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- What Customers Want From Their Banks: Ease - Wall St. Journal - "Nearly 80% of readers responding identified online and mobile functionality as being among the most important features a bank can offer."
- Crooks Are Using an International Messaging System to Rob Banks - Bloomberg - "All of the attacks were committed by cybercriminals, and at least some made use of a messaging system run by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, better known as Swift."
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- Wall Street is turning up the heat on start-ups - CNBC - "ClearXchange's digital cash transfer program was launched earlier this year. It's a payment network that consisted of seven banks making up 60 percent of the mobile banking market."
- Forget about debit cards — here come debit rings - WTKR.com - "The ring has a secure microchip and works when the wearer hovers it over the sensor on a card reader."
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- Using a Credit Card to Save for College - New York Times - "A small number of credit cards offer cash-back rewards that can be deposited directly into a 529 college savings account, the popular state-sponsored accounts that offer tax advantages."
- European Commission Approves Visa Inc.'s Acquisition of Visa Europe - "Visa has now received all regulatory approvals required for the acquisition. The transaction has already been cleared by both the Jersey and the Turkish competition authorities. The transaction is expected to close in Visa Inc.'s fiscal third quarter of 2016."
- Retailers Ask FTC to Investigate Credit Card Industry's PCI Security Group for Antitrust Concerns - "In a 19-page white paper submitted to the FTC, NRF said the card companies use their market power to "unfairly leverage their brands and proprietary technology through webs of closely controlled interdependent bodies and compliance regimes" including the council."
- Amazon Alexa Continues to Get Smarter: Over 1,000 Third-Party Skills Now Available - "At Capital One, we're continually exploring new ways to harness technology to help our customers confidently and securely manage their money, wherever they are," said Ken Dodelin, Vice President of Digital Product Management, Capital One. "Through the Alexa Skills Kit open APIs and developer tools, we were able to easily give our customers direct voice access to their accounts so they could hear how much money they have in their accounts, make credit card payments and stay on top of recent account changes."
- Apple Pay Coming to Grubhub's Customers - "We're always looking for ways to make it easier for our diners to find and order the type of food they want, when they want it, from their favorite local restaurants," said Sudev Balakrishnan, SVP of Product for Grubhub. "We're thrilled to bring the ease of use of Apple Pay to our diners. It offers another quick and convenient way for them to pay for their meals, whether they're at home or on the go."
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EL PASO, Texas –The UTEP women's basketball team turned the page on its record-setting campaign by landing six individuals for the 2012-13 season, head coach Keitha Adams announced Tuesday. The group is comprised of four domestic high school prep stars, a junior-college transfer and the Miss Basketball from Lithuania. There are three guards and three forwards, with each of the post players checking in at least 6-1.
"I'm very excited about this group of ladies," Adams said. "They will be fine additions to our program, both on the court and in the classroom. I look forward to them being with us."
A brief profile, along with a quote from Adams on each signee is below.
Tommitrise Collins
6-1, Forward
Macon, Ga. (Westside HS)
Centerpiece for Westside HS who led her team to a 22-6 record as a senior … earned All-District accolades after providing 14.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 3.5 steals and 3.0 blocks … swatted 101 shots as a junior, her first season as a starter … also chipped in 7.5 ppg and 6.5 rpg … all-around athlete who was also on the school's track & field team.
Adams on Collins: She's an athletic forward who can really run the floor and rebound the basketball. She plays hard!
Destinee LaFountain
6-1, Forward
Simi Valley, Calif. (Ventura College/Royal HS)
Became the first player at Ventura College since 1993 to average a double-double for her career … tabbed Honorable-Mention All-American and the California Co-Player of the Year in 2011-12 … two-time All-WSC selection … led VC to a 32-2 record while posting 12.4 ppg and 11.0 rpg to go along with 91 blocked shots in 2011-12 … started all 30 games as a freshman, netting 13.4 ppg and 11.4 rpg and registering 80 rejections … finished her career as the program's second-leading rebounding (715) and No. 18 scorer (765) … at the prep level she was a two-year All-CIF honoree while twice earning team MVP accolades for Royal HS.
Adams on LaFountain: She's a power forward who plays very hard! She really hits the boards hard, and she comes to us from a winning tradition.
Jamie Madden
5-8, Guard
Detroit, Mich. (Inkster HS)
Rated No. 103 point guard in nation by All Star Girls Report … earned second-team All-State honors after leading Inkster HS to a 25-2 record and the 2011 Class A State Championship … also tabbed first-team All-District and the Defensive MVP as a junior … contributed 15.6 ppg, 6.9 apg, 4.5 rpg & 2.3 steals while guiding squad to final record of 21-6 and a spot in the state's Final Four in 2011-12 … reaped honorable-mention All-State and All-Metro accolades for her efforts … played with adidas Top Ten AAU team
Adams on Madden: She's a very skilled player with good basketball IQ. She can play point guard and the off guard position. She comes from a winning tradition, which we love.
Diamond Posey
5-7, Guard
Detroit, Mich. (Cody HS)
Ranked as No. 106 guard in country & assessed a grade of 87 by ESPN HoopGurlz … recognized as All-PSL, All-Metro and All-State following her senior season with Detroit Cody HS… explosive scorer who had 23.5 ppg while also recording 7.1 apg, 6.0 rpg and 6.0 steals … quality student earned placement on her school's academic honor roll … recognized as the Salutatorian of her class.
Adams on Posey: She's a scoring guard who really shoots the basketball well, and she is very athletic.
Cameasha Turner
5-9, Guard
Dallas, Texas (Lincoln HS)
Rated as No. 74 point guard in country & assessed a grade of 86 by ESPN HoopGurlz … was voted as an All-District, All-Region and All-State honoree while starring at Lincoln HS … also chosen as the District 12 4-A Offensive Player of the Year … provided 15.2 ppg, 4.2 apg, 3.8 rpg and 3.2 steals as a senior … excellent student who landed on the district's All-Academic squad and was the Valedictorian of her class.
Adams on Turner: She's an upsize guard who is a very well-rounded player. We will look for her to be a great defender. She's a competitor.
Vita Zilinskaite
6-3, Forward
Vilnius, Lithuania (Vilniaus Vytauto Did?iojo)
Honored as the Miss Basketball in Lithuania in 2011-12 … has represented Lithuania at the European Championships, competing at the U16 event in 2009 and the U18 tournament in August 2011 … contributed 11.9 ppg and 8.5 rpg in 2009, which was aided by a trio of double-doubles … overall appeared in 17 combined games at the tournaments, connecting on 57.7 percent (45-of-78) of her shots from the floor.
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LOL! I drive by that water tower almost weekly.
IIRC it did say Mall for a while, maybe 15 years ago.
This is a discussion on Is Ohio anti-gun? within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Originally Posted by Doc Holliday They live about 35 miles south of Cleveland so KY is out of the question. You know, one of the ...
Haha, it was originally going to say Florence Mall, but there's a state law that won't let you advertise on government buildings or whatever. So they changed it to ya'll. Good decision I think. :)Originally Posted by Doc Holliday
LOL! I drive by that water tower almost weekly.
IIRC it did say Mall for a while, maybe 15 years ago.
3 years, I don't want to jinx us, but our laws should be fixed by then.Originally Posted by Doc Holliday
I was driving back from Lexington just this afternoon and laughed at that tower.Originally Posted by GoodSamaritan
I don't think the people of Ohio are anti-gun as a whole. I'm sure there are some of the cities that are though - like Columbus and Toledo. And some of the CCW laws are just plain stupid but we are slowly working on fixing them. There is a bill now that would fix the plain sight (which is exceptionally vague and basically left up to whoever stops you to decide) and I think make the state law preempt city laws. Taft has threatened to veto this bill because the Ohio State Highway Patrol is against it. In my opinion it is the politician leaders of the HP and not the majority of the troopers - just my opinion.

For all you other Ohioans, the bill which we are talking about is House Bill 347 (HB347). It passed overwhelmingly in the house, but we need to get it through Senate. Please contact your senators and let them know how you feel. Stand up for our state and let your politicians know we are NOT anti-gun. Also, contact Bob Taft and remind him who he works for. One of the many ways to get your politicians' contact info is through Ohioans for Concealed Carry (www.ohioccw.org), but if you don't want to go that route, its really only a Google seach away.
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This is the most ludicrous gun law I have ever read!Originally Posted by Doc Holliday
But what an opportunity for holster makers: transparent lexan instead of kydex.
Something else to be aware of in Ohio - you must be carrying the gun in a holster, in plain sight, and on your person while in a vehicle. That means no seat belt clips (not on your person) or in your (unlocked) console. And you can't forget the holster part.
As anti-gun as Illinois? Give me a break. We have our faults but we're getting better.
The state troopers will give you a problem before any local cops will. They are the ones that petitioned for the 'poison pill' - the plain sight law. However, to date, everyone I know who has been pulled over (state police or local) have had good experiences.
Myself - I carry IWB in the car and just pull my shirt over the butt of the gun. A lot of folks are weary of this since it may not qualify as 'plain sight'. My take on it is - 'plain sight' has NEVER been defined in regards to CCW - so if the cop wants to bust you for a plain sight violation, and you don't have the gun duct taped to your forehead, then he's going to bust you.
Really, the ONLY safe way to vehicle carry is in a locked glove box. The locked case may look like a good alternative - but guess what - it has to be in 'plain sight' too.
I believe that the name and website of the organization changed to Buckeye Firearms Association at http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/index.phpOriginally Posted by Hooligan

"As anti-gun as Illinois? Give me a break. We have our faults but we're getting better."
Ok, I'll give you that one for sure. You aren't is bad as MASS., CAL, or ILL.
"The state troopers will give you a problem before any local cops will. They are the ones that petitioned for the 'poison pill' - the plain sight law. However, to date, everyone I know who has been pulled over (state police or local) have had good experiences"
Well these are the ones that I have the most chance of encountering on my joyful jaunts up I-71. A Georgia resident with a non-resident FLA permit. I hope they are well versed on the reciprocity laws because my two year old, my wife, and me would not appreciate having a .40 Glock stuck to my head because of some over zealous trooper. Also, if I am by-passing CINN and COL am I still within city limits? If so isn't my carry in the glove box now illegal. I'm not trying to be a pain in the wazzu, but I really don't want to be the one fighting the test cases in court. Not that I don't want to fight for FREEDOM, I just don't have the deep pockets or a very understanding employer.
"Really, the ONLY safe way to vehicle carry is in a locked glove box. The locked case may look like a good alternative - but guess what - it has to be in 'plain sight' too."
Doesn't offer quick access but it'll do for now. I guess that I can reholster the weapon in the car and carry into the Stop and Robs?
Guys I have just edited this for the fourth time and I can't get my quotes to break up the way that I want them. Forgive me for the rookie mistakes.
Why Ike, whatever do you mean? Maybe poker's just not your game Ike. I know! Let's have a spelling contest!
Doc,Originally Posted by Doc Holliday
You could do that. But like I said - I just carry my weapon in an IWB and don't worry about it. It's up to you - but in my experience the police - even the troopers - don't give us CCW'ers many problems here in Ohio. Of course - you could always get that one anti-gun trooper...
In the more 'anti-gun' areas of Ohio (Columbus, Toledo, and Cleveland) you'll see a plethora of no gun signs hanging about. There is no pre-emption law (yet) so city-wide bans of high-cap magazines still apply.
Rest stops are also no-carry zones - so make sure everyone uses the bathroom before you cross the border. :)
I hope your trip goes well.
Tony:Originally Posted by TonyW
Very long story, but both OFCC (ohioccw.org) and Buckeye Firearms are active in the protection of our RKBA.
The Buckeye group split off from OFCC a little while back.
There's a bunch of activity in the legislature to get rid of the "plain sight" issue and other problems in OH's CHL law, but the odds are that nothing really will happen until the next Governor is sworn in and is willing to sign something. I don't have a lot of faith, but I've been wrong before. There was that day in 1967..... :)
Why leave a quick note when you can write a novel?
Why do those who seek to protect me feel that the best way to do so is to disarm me?
Plain sight in a vehicle. That makes things interesting for those on 2 wheels. How about this scenario, a long haired biker riding down the highway w/ a thigh holster to hopefully be in plain sight and comply w/ the law. How many calls to the police are going out for that one??? How about a slick transformation to concealed once said biker dismounts bike??? ridiculous!!Originally Posted by Anubis


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Former media executive Kirk LaPointe did more than launch a campaign to become mayor of Vancouver this week.
Mr. LaPointe, well known in the media fishbowls of both Toronto and Vancouver after 35 years in the business and a rapid-fire series of management jobs, also crossed the thin line that often separates journalists from politicians. He was a scrutinizer of government. Now he'll be scrutinized by his one-time employees, colleagues and, in some cases, students.
The move to politics makes for a strange and bumpy ride for former journalists, say those who've done it and those who've watched it – but the two worlds are not so far apart.
"Journalists and politicians aren't as different as they like to think they are. We all want to govern," said Mel Rothenburger, the highly respected former editor of the recently deceased Kamloops Daily News for most of the past five decades – except for six years he spent as mayor of Kamloops.
"I think there's a natural temptation. Journalists spend a lot of time reporting and writing about what politicians do. We begin to think we could do it better," said Mr. Rothenburger, who retired last year but continues to maintain a news blog, armchairmayor.ca, on local issues.
Ivor Shapiro, chair of Toronto's Ryerson School of Journalism and co-author of a set of ethics guidelines for journalists getting involved in politics, said it's because the two groups have a similar sense of mission.
"Many journalists are attracted to the profession because they want in a positive way to influence the world," he said. Politics is another form of that.
Certainly, the annals of Canadian history are rife with examples of journalists who have decided to put on the play themselves instead of just being theatre critics. Some of the notable successes: René Lévesque in Quebec, Ralph Klein in Calgary, Simma Holt in B.C.
There have also been some notable flops. The Vancouver Sun's popular columnist, Nicole Parton, got a Social Credit nomination in 1990 but then, in a dust-up with the party, quit before the election. The Globe and Mail's Michael Valpy made a foray as a federal candidate for the NDP in 2000 and lost.
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Mr. Rothenburger said journalists have the advantage of being able to communicate with the public in direct, accessible language. And they like speaking. That was obvious on Mr. LaPointe's first day, when he hovered around reporters waiting to answer more questions until his handlers removed him.
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When I want to quickly find some specific technical info on Microsoft TechNet, I usually just google the Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB). That's why I created the scripted Web page that I shared with you in last week's post — it's a lot quicker to type "Remote Assistance†Vista in a search box than "Remote Assistance†Vista site:support.microsoft.com when you're looking for KB articles concerning the Remote Assistance feature in Windows Vista. See here for a demo of my KB quick search page.
But what if you want to browse more systematically the available technical information concerning some Microsoft product or technology? You could of course try going to http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/default.aspx and click through various menus and links until you find something relevant to what you're looking for. The problem however is that there are over 50 million pages on Microsoft's Web site, so you can spend a heck of a long time browsing around there and still not find what you want.
By luck however I stumbled across this page which, in my opinion, might be called "the IT pro's home page for technical info on microsoft.com. I love this page because it lists all the various products and technologies Microsoft has, and if you click on one of the links it takes you to a TechNet page that typically includes information on deploying, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting the product. So if you're an IT pro who works mainly with Microsoft products, you might want to add that page to your Favorites, or even make it your home page.
And here's another useful page on microsoft.com you need to know about. Using this page and an RSS newsreader, you can subscribe to RSS feeds telling you about the latest KB articles for specific products.
Have you found any other pages on microsoft.com that have been especially useful to you as an IT professional? Feel free to add a comment. Thanks!


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I have an 05 STi with Crucial Lowering Springs (previous owner) and "clunking" struts. I want to change the springs and struts to fix the VERY harsh ride the Crucial springs have and fix the strut clunk at same time. This is STRICTLY a DD car and I will not be tracking, autocross....
One of the suggestions I received from a vendor was use RCE Black springs and Koni struts and Group-n top hats. He said this would give the best ride, and only drop the car about 10mm from stock. This is what I am looking for, I just want other opinions before I buy the parts.
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Fox's Snow falsely claimed that Wilson said Plame was not covert
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On The O'Reilly Factor, guest host Tony Snow repeated the false claim that Valerie Plame's husband, former ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV, said his wife "wasn't covert for six years" before she was exposed as a CIA operative by Robert Novak in a July 14, 2003, column. In fact, Wilson never made such a statement.
On the February 3 edition of The O'Reilly Factor, guest host Tony Snow repeated the false claim that Valerie Plame's husband, former ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV, said his wife "wasn't covert for six years" before she was exposed as a CIA operative by syndicated columnist Robert Novak in his July 14, 2003, column.
However, Media Matters for America has previously noted (here and here) that Wilson did not say that.
Snow's false claim appears to be in reference to a comment Wilson made in an interview on the July 14, 2005, edition of CNN's Wolf Blitzer Reports. In the interview, Wilson stated: "My wife was not a clandestine officer the day that Bob Novak blew her identity."
From the July 14, 2005, edition of CNN's Wolf Blitzer Reports, which featured host Wolf Blitzer:
BLITZER: The -- but the other argument that's been made against you is that you've sought to capitalize on this extravaganza, having that photo shoot with your wife [in the January 2004 Vanity Fair magazine], who was a clandestine officer of the CIA, and that you've tried to enrich yourself writing this book and all of that.
What do you make of those accusations, again, which are serious accusations, as you know, that have been leveled against you?
WILSON: My wife was not a clandestine officer the day that Bob Novak blew her identity.
BLITZER: But she hadn't been a clandestine officer for some time before that?
WILSON: That's not anything that I can talk about. And, indeed, I'll go back to what I said earlier, the CIA believed that a possible crime had been committed, and that's why they referred it to the Justice Department.
She was not a clandestine officer at the time that that article in Vanity Fair appeared.
Media Matters previously noted that following Wilson's initial July 2005 comment, some media outlets inaccurately reported that Wilson said his wife was not covert at the time of Novak's column. But Wilson simply noted that Plame's identity was no longer secret after Novak publicly revealed it. In fact, when Blitzer specifically asked Wilson if his wife "hadn't been a clandestine officer for some time before" Novak's column was published, Wilson responded that he could not comment on her past status as an undercover officer, but noted that "the CIA believed that a possible crime had been committed." The implication of Wilson's statement is clear: Had Plame not been a clandestine officer at the time Novak published her identity, the CIA would not have believed a possible crime had been committed.
Soon after that CNN interview, Wilson clarified his remarks, and many media outlets, such as the Associated Press, corrected the error. For example, in a July 15, 2005, article, the AP revised its report on Wilson's comment:
In an interview on CNN earlier Thursday before the latest revelation, Wilson kept up his criticism of the White House, saying Rove's conduct was an "outrageous abuse of power ... certainly worthy of frog-marching out of the White House."
Wilson also said "my wife was not a clandestine officer the day that Bob Novak blew her identity."
In an interview Friday, Wilson said his comment was meant to reflect that his wife lost her ability to be a covert agent because of the leak, not that she had stopped working for the CIA beforehand.
From the February 3 edition of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor:
SNOW: Very quickly -- very quickly, you got this Valerie Plame case. Now, it turns out that [special counsel] Peter (sic: Patrick) Fitzgerald doesn't -- can't even identify any harm. She wasn't a covert agent. She wasn't compromised.
As a result, what you're doing is possibly sending a senior administration official off about a faulty memory over something that wasn't a crime.
Meanwhile, you got [CIA director] Porter Goss saying that there's serious damage here. Don't you think this deserves at least an opportunity to try to figure out what happened?
CROWLEY: Well, I'll take exception with you. The fact that we had a covert operative that was exposed, it's possible.
SNOW: She wasn't covert anymore. Even her husband says she wasn't covert for six years.
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Re: Mathematica materials for Chemistry
Phillip Kent,
I would be very interested in seeing a summary of any information sent to
you by private email regarding your question about what pachages, etc. are
available in the area of chemistry.
I am a physcis professor with research in chemical physics and thus have
some interest in this area. So I checked into the MathSource listings. There
are only five packages available in /pub/Applications/Chemistry/. These are
listed in the file "00-Index" in this directory. But there is also a file
"00-SeeAlso" that describes some other packages of interest. In addition,
your colleague may want to check out the "00-Index" and "00-SeeAlso" files
in the Physics/, Complexity, and Education/Other/ directories.
A lot of useful packages obviously come as part of the Mathematica software,
but these are of a more general nature which an instructor or professional
would have to incorporate into his or her own notebooks.
Are there any other ftp sites or WWW sites with Mathematica "stuff"?
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Faced with a boring retirement, Sir George Russell, former chairman of Camelot and venture capital company 3i, Sir Murdo Maclean, former Private Secretary to the Government Whip, and Professor Achi Racov, an inventor in chip technology, have formed Tridos Solutions.
The VIP trio, who are longtime friends and share a love of opera, have hired a top floor office in an anonymous City building near Cannon Street. They decided they wanted to do something different in retirement.
Russell, 66, said: 'A year or so ago we were taking about what we would do in retirement and we came to the conclusion that we wanted to do something that was first of all fun and, second, would not take up all our time.
'But the main thing was that it had to be fun. So we dreamed up this idea of becoming Britain's first technology venture company. Instead of raising capital and investing it in a company in exchange for a stake, we would give our technology away.
'And if the technology, which would be based on the work and the patents owned by Professor Racov, worked we would be paid by that company or given a stake in it. If it does not, there would be no charge.
'I am sure that between us we know a few people. I have very good business contacts. Murdo, through his contacts in Government, is very well connected and Professor Racov is well known in his field.'
Russell said that the trio had decided to give the idea about four years to work.
'The idea is not to make lots of money - though that would be nice - but to have lots of fun,' he said.
Racov's ideas based on the chip had a wide range of applications, from credit card technology to heart monitoring, said Russell.
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When I found Him Whom my heart loves, I held on to Him and did not let Him go. ~Songs 3:4
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Heavenly Resolutions
While our Heavenly Father certainly does know what is best for us, our Holy Father Benedict XVI also has some special intentions for each month of the new year. They are listed below. A common practice for praying for the Holy Father's intentions is to say an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be at the end of your Rosary each day. Speaking of the Rosary, if you don't already do so, praying the Rosary on a daily basis is a great resolution to make for the new year.
Whatever your resolutions may or not be for 2009, pray for the grace to stick to God's will for you. Have Happy, healthy and Blessed 2009!
Family. That the family may increasingly be a place of formation in charity, personal growth, and the transmission of the faith.
Christian Unity. That Christian denominations may strive for full unity so as to be more credible witnesses of the Gospel to a world in need of a "new evangelization."
Church Pastors. That the Church's pastors may be ever more docile to the action of the Holy Spirit as they teach and serve the people of God.
Peace in Africa. Guided by the 2nd Special Assembly of the African Synod of Bishops, may the local Church find effective ways to promote reconciliation, justice, and peace.
Dignity of Women. That all nations of our world may grow in appreciation of the dignity and value of women and their roles in society.
Church Unity in China. That all the bishops, priests, consecrated persons, and laity of the Catholic Church in China may strive to be instruments of unity, communion, and peace, as enjoined by the letter sent to them by Pope Benedict XVI.
Farmers and World Hunger. That our Lord may bless farmers with abundant harvests and sensitize the richer nations to respond to the ravages of hunger throughout the world.
Christians as Signs of Hope. That Christians working in desperate conditions among women, children, the poor, and the weak, may be signs of hope in their courageous witness to the Gospel of solidarity and love.
Lay Vocation Promoters. That the laity and Christian communities may embrace their responsibility for promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
A Missionary Church. In response to the Lord for the gift of faith, may the younger Catholic communities generously participate in the universal mission of the Church to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Foreign Debt Relief. That international efforts to help poorer nations bring prompt, concrete results to relieve the crushing burden of foreign debt.
The Church in Areas of Violence. That local Church communities serving areas torn by violence may be supported through the love and help offered by Catholics around the world.
Christians in the Middle East. That Christians in the Middle East may live their faith in complete freedom and become instruments of reconciliation and peace.
Humanity Reconciled. Through the witness of the faithful, may the Church be the seed and soil of a humanity reconciled to be God's one true family on earth.
Refugees. That the world may become aware of the plight of the millions of displaced persons and find solutions to their tragic conditions.
Persecuted Christians. That Christians who suffer persecution and discrimination may be granted human rights, equality, and freedom to live their faith.
Knowledge of God's Word. That the Word of God may be better known, accepted, and lived as the source of freedom and joy.
Christians in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. That by trusting the Holy Spirit, Christians in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar may, amid great difficulties, courageously proclaim the Gospel to their brothers and sisters.
Sunday Eucharist. That Sundays may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the Risen Lord in the table of the Eucharist.
Spirit of Mission. That all the people of God, whom Christ has commanded to go and preach the Gospel to every creature, may diligently fulfill their missionary responsibility.
Care of Creation. That all people of good will, especially those who make political and economic policies, may commit themselves to care for all creation.
Peace of God. That believers of every religion may witness through their lives and through dialogue that the Name of God brings peace.
Children. That children may be respected, loved, and never exploited.
Christ, Light of the World. That during Christmas the peoples of the earth may recognize the Incarnate Word as the light that illuminates every person, and that every nation may open its doors to Christ, the Savior of the world.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Catholic Backbone
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Tonight's Dinner
As Catholics, we celebrate 12 days of Christmas, known as Christmastide, which is the season from Christmas Day until January 6 (in the West, Epiphany is celebrated on the Sunday between Jan. 2nd and Jan. 8th). Epiphany is the feast of the Magi bringing gifts to baby Jesus. Traditionally, Catholics bless their homes in remembrance of the three kings visiting the home of the Holy Family. The custom is to write the initials of the three kings, in chalk on the back of the door with the year of our Lord, such as: 20 + G + M + B + 08. Tradition tells us that the names of the kings are Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar.
Also during Christmastide, the Church celebrates the feasts of Saint Stephen (Dec. 26), Saint John (Dec. 27), the Holy Innocents (Dec. 28), the Holy Family (first Sunday after Christmas), and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Jan. 1).
Christmas does not end abrubtly on December 25th. May God bless your Christmastide!
Blessing of the Home on Epiphany
You may go through the various rooms of the home sprinkling holy water. As the various rooms are sprinkled, read the prayer:
Bless, O Lord, almighty God, this home so that in it there may be health, chastity, victorious strength, humility, goodness and mildness, obedience to God's laws, and acts of thanks to God the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, and may this Blessing remain upon this house, and upon all who dwell in it. Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
After the prayers of the blessing is recited, the initials of the Magi are inscribed upon the doors with blessed chalk, as 20 + C + M + B + 08. (The initials, C, M, B, can also be interpreted as the Latin phrase "Christus mansionem benedicat" which means "Christ bless this house".)
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Prayer to the Holy Family
O most loving Jesus, Who by Thy sublime and beautiful virtues of humility, obedience, poverty, modesty, charity, patience and gentleness, and by the example of Thy domestic life, didst bless with peace and happiness the family Thou didst choose on earth, in Thy clemency look down upon this household, humbly prostrate before Thee and imploring Thy mercy. Remember that this family belongs to Thee; for to Thee we have in a special way dedicated and devoted ourselves. Look upon us in Thy loving kindness; preserve us from danger; give us help in time of need, and grant us the grace to persevere to the end in the imitation of Thy Holy Family; that having revered Thee and loved Thee faithfully on earth, we may bless and praise Thee eternally in heaven.
O Mary, most sweet Mother, to thy intercession we have recourse, knowing that thy Divine Son will hear thy prayers.
And do thou, O glorious Patriarch, St. Joseph, assist us by thy powerful mediation, and offer, by the hands of Mary, our prayers to Jesus. Amen.
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Parents' Prayer for Children
Lord God! Thou hast called us to the holy state of matrimony and hast been pleased to make us parents. We recommend to Thee our dear children. We entrust them to Thy fatherly care. May they be a source of consolation, not only to us, but chiefly to Thee, Who are their Creator. Be watchful, O Lord; help and defend them. Grant us the grace to guide them in the way of Thy commandments. This we will do by our own perfect observance of Thy holy law and that of our holy Mother, the Church. Make us conscious of our grave obligation to You and bless our efforts to serve You. We humbly ask this blessing from the bottom of our hearts, for ourselves and for the children whom Thou hast been pleased to give us.
We dedicate them to Thee, O Lord. Do Thou keep them as the apple of Thy eye and protect them under the shadow of Thy wings. Make us worthy to come, at last, to heaven, together with them, giving thanks unto Thee, Our Father, for the loving care Thou hast had of our entire family, and praising Thee together through endless ages. Amen.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Let's Say Merry Christmas!
Merry and Blessed Christmas to all.
*Twas the month before Christmas*
*When all through our land,*
*Not a Christian was praying*
*Nor taking a stand.*
*See the PC Police had taken away,*
*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*
*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*
*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*
*It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say*
* December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.*
*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*
*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*
*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*
*Something was changing, something quite odd! *
*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa*
*In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.*
*As Targets were hanging their trees upside down*
* At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.*
*At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears*
*You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.*
*Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty*
*Are words that were used to intimidate me.*
*Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen*
*On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !*
*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*
*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*
*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*
* Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace*
*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*
*The reason for the season, stopped before it started.*
*So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'*
*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*
*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*
*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS ,
not Happy Holiday !*
Please, all Christians join together and
wish everyone you meet
Christ is 'The Reason' for the Christ-mas Season!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Catholics for Santa and Tolkien
Of A Dear Fat Ol' Elf and Diverse other HeathenriesDecember 20, 2008
I teased Patty a bit about her question, but I am actually glad she asked it:
I have a totally off the subject question for you…There's Catholics for Obama, right? Well, what's your whole take on Catholics for Santa? Could you write a post on that?
First off, I think the comparison is a bit of a gargantuan stretch, but perhaps not everyone would agree with me. I suppose there are those who believe that both Obama and Santa are pure Freemasonic constructions with no other purpose than to destroy Christianity. While I am less sympathetic to a defense of Obama against this criticism, I certainly think that Santa deserves a fairer shake.
I want to address Patty's question directly, but in so doing I would also like to deal with a more general and larger question, namely, what should be our general attitude toward all the "heathenries" about us? I use that term a bit tongue in cheek because there are any number of heathen customs which over the ages have been baptized and purified by the Catholic religion.
The picture above is the cover of the published version of J.R.R. Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas. These letters were originally handwritten and illustrated by Tolkien himself for his children. Each Christmas from the years 1920 to 1943 Tolkien's children would receive a special letter from Father Christmas himself (the English Santa Claus), or so they thought! In each of the letters the old elf told the children of the goings-on and adventures in the North Pole. In the picture below are several of the North Pole postage stamps illustrated by Tolkien for some of the Father Christmas' letters.
I guess my point is that Tolkien's Catholic credentials are pretty much impeccable. He even was somewhat of a traditionalist, having a strong dislike for the new rite of the Mass, though he continued to be a daily communicant in his local Novus Ordo parish to the end of his life. His intuitions were entirely Catholic, but many of his inspirations were of heathen origin. If it weren't for these, there would never have been The Lord of the Rings.
It was Tolkien's love for the ancient literature of the North that in a large measure inspired the form of his mythology. Such things in the hand of a master produce masterpieces; however in the hands of a knave, the same things can produce atrocities. One such knave was Adolf Hitler. Tolkien wrote the following to his son during the great war:
You have to understand the good in things, to detect the real evil. . .Yet I suppose I know better than most what is the truth about this 'Nordic' nonsense. Anyway, I have in this War a burning private grudge — which would probably make me a better soldier at 49 than I was at 22: against that ruddy little ignoramus Adof Hitler (for the odd thing about demonic inspiration and impetus is that it in no way enhances the purely intellectual stature: it chiefly affects the mere will). Ruining, perverting, misapplying, and making for ever accursed, that noble northern spirit, a supreme contribution to Europe, which I have ever loved, and tried to present in its true light. Nowhere, incidentally, was it nobler than in England, nor more early sanctified and Christianized. . . (Letters, # 45).
Hitler had taken Norse mythology and turned into a diabolical religion of hate and racism. Tolkien took the same material and Christianized it in way that is almost mystical. The myth of Santa Claus or Father Christmas is an element of Western culture that has the same quality. It is what you make of it.
I most certainly think that we do well to lift the Christian history out from the myth so that we can once again see it for what it is. We need to celebrate the memorial of St. Nicholas of Myra (December 6), with some solemnity and make sure our children hear the true story and develop a devotion to the real saint. There are all kinds of Catholic, ethnically based customs that could be adopted to do this. But that the Father Christmas myth should be banished from every true Christian home? I don't see that such a precept should follow from an authentic understanding of the Catholic faith.
True, much of the image and story of the modern Santa Claus takes its origin from heathen mythology, some of which is of that Norse persuasion for which Tolkien had such a fondness. But so what? I have heard arguments that the Christmas Tree is of pagan origins also and I have heard arguments to the contrary. I have never bothered to resolve the issue because I really don't see the point. It is true, there are elements of culture that are truly beyond rescue (to my mind, I think Rap and Hip Hop may be such), but I don't see a historical or doctrinal basis for the narrowest possible interpretation of these issues.
I can't imagine that Tolkien's children were harmed by the letters from Father Christmas. Even though, like all other children who have been told the myth, eventually they had to be disabused of their belief, I can't imagine that as adults they had anything but fond and wholesome memories of their childhood Christmases. What would it have been like to be a child at the feet of J.R.R. Tolkien and hear him tell a story or read a letter from Father Christmas?!
And this brings me to the larger issue. I have no problem with people arriving at their own solution to this question or ones like it, and I don't see why anyone should be particularly bothered that we might make up our minds differently. I fully understand the reaction that traditional Catholics have had against secularization, particularly when they have felt themselves left out to sea by their fathers, both within the family, in the government and in the Church, but I grow more and more suspicious of the way that personal opinions become absolutized as the only real "Catholic" option.
I see the attraction of it for sure. There are so many voices and so many unwholesome influences. We want to control the environment as much as possible and we want to offer relatively simple solutions that can be explained easily and applied without variation. I can see a father of a family making a simple and sweeping generalization about a certain kind of music, for example, and then expecting unquestioning obedience. But the real dimensions of this issue are not confined to this, especially in America, where our individualism leads us either to throw off the yoke of rules completely, or on the other hand, to absolutize our own opinions as necessarily to be followed by all those of good faith.
There is here a larger question of the governance of communities, whether they be loose associations of families or parish communities, or organizations like the MIM. It is one thing to speak of the relative dangers, say, of rock music, it is another to assert that all men of good shall not have any CD that is not first approved by the local pastor or the acknowledged oracle of the community. For example, I have been generally willing to talk about cultural issues and the moral implication of Catholics' participation in world around us, but I am loathe to pronounce generalized condemnations of cultural elements where the Church has not. I even avoid being the arbiter in disputes about whether this or that movie or music is okay, not because I think such guidance is misplaced, but because my opinion is likely to be accepted as gospel, or on the other hand, if another priest has given different advice, there appears to be some scandal, which there is not. I think there is a real danger of orthodox and traditional communities and associations of becoming merely sectarian sub-cultures within the Catholic Church.
Unfortunately, in my opinion, not enough of us realize this. We tend to think that persons who do not wish to live with all the restrictions generally assumed to be necessary in more orthodox circles to not be sufficiently converted, when in fact they merely find our narrower interpretation of what is permissible to be just that, our narrow interpretation.
Once again, with eyes wide open I set myself up to be misinterpreted and misunderstood. But it is necessary. I have argued strenuously for the restoration of Catholic Culture (unfortunately I can only find the third part online) and have thought long and hard about it, but I don't think it can be accomplished by piling rule upon rule, or assumption upon assumption about what is universally best for everyone.
A few years ago, I looked with suspicion upon an effort to build a traditionalist Catholic village in the Eastern United States, because I thought that throwing a pile of money at a mountain to build something that looked like a medieval town and engineering a pristine Catholic culture to be imposed on this little community of people was naive. Perhaps I am too harsh. I do understand that these are the days when radically Catholic ideas and the courage to implement them are necessary, but I also think that practical common sense and the good will to know the difference between doctrine and opinion are more necessary today than ever.
The Church has always been in dialogue with the world. She has sought to escape the world, it is true, but never completely, otherwise the evangelization of the nations and the conversion of souls would be impossible. I have said this before and I will say it again: orthodox and traditional circles of people need to direct their attention outside their own little worlds and quit assuming that they have everything all figured out for everyone else.
I know what is likely to happen, I will be quoted out of context as though I am supporting some form of mushy Catholicism. In the post-Vatican II disarray some have suggested that the only way to counter the disintegration of Catholic life is to fight it with the other extreme, as though if we are left with any liberty to think for ourselves we will be betraying the faith. This can only be based on revisionist history. Not even the Middle Ages was like this. It is myth that there was no diversity of culture and usage among the people of Christendom. In fact I will go a step further, with Chesterton I say:
[T]here never was a time in the whole history of the human race when it was more necessary to defend the intellectual independence of man that this hour in which we live.
In our world gone wild we don't need more and more secondary restrictions, we need people who have the fulness of the faith, but who are also intellectually independent enough to find creative solutions to the problems which we face, or in the words of Tolkien who defended his mythology against the supposition that it could be misused and abused:
. . . Abusus non tollit usum [the abuse of a thing does not take away its proper use]. . .[W]e make in our measure and in our derivative mode, because we are made: and not only made, but made in the image and likeness of a Maker ("On Fairy-stories").
We should use this power wisely, but use it we must; and never was it more important that we should do so than now.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Saint Joseph
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Waiting For Jesus
(Traditional "O" Antiphon)
Well here we are in the final days of the Advent season. Today the Church begins praying the "O" Antiphons. Each one of these seven prayers addresses the God who comes in Christ by a different biblical title.
I always become a little more excited at this point in the Advent season. Praying these antiphons enhances the anticipation of Christ's coming, at Christmas, at the end of time, but also His coming in the little ways he does each day.
"Waiting for Jesus" seemed to be the theme of my day today. On certain days I find myself in my office alone early in the morning. On these days I attempt to say my Rosary. I have found a site that brings a virtual image of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament to your computer screen (www.Savior.org) so it's like praying in the Presence of Jesus. This morning was one of those mornings but the image seemed to be having difficulty downloading to my computer. Well at first I was a little frustrated and disappointed, but then I realized I needed to wait for Jesus today- He had His reasons. Finally, while praying the last decade He came and stayed. During this time of prayer I began to think about how long He has waited for me and suddenly my frustration and disappointment faded.
Sometimes we do have wait for Him, but He always comes. Advent is a great reminder of that.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Warning! Merry Christmas!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Book Recommendation
Several years ago a dear friend gave me a book to read. She prefaced the gift by saying that she didn't give this book to just anyone and felt I was ready to read it. The book is
Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard. The title comes from the Old Testament book of Habakuk 3:19. It is an allegory of the journey we each need to take before we can live on the "high places". As I read the book the first time, I immediately recognized myself in the main character "Much Afraid". Like her, I often forget to call the Shepherd and trust that He will come when my enemies Pride, Fear, Doubt and Despair (and others) rear their ugly heads.
"Much Afraid" learns a lot on her journey, and like most of us, has many setbacks. The main lesson of the story is to never lose hope and to remember that all we need to do is call the name of the "Good Shepherd". He will be at our sides as soon as we call. There are many other lessons to be learned depending on where we are on our journey. "Much Afraid" has an awesome adventurous journey and even comes to be called by a "new name"(which I won't give away in case you haven't read the book).
Since receiving this book, I have made it my own personal Christmas tradition to reread it every Christmas. It helps me to take stock of where I am on my journey. Sometimes I am still
"Much Afraid" and sometimes I am a little closer to hearing our Good Shepherd call me by my new name.
How about you? If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it. I believe it was first published in the 1970's so it may be out of print. There are plenty of online resources to help find out of print books. If you have read it, it certainly is worth rereading.
Friday, December 12, 2008
You Are All Fair
Friday, December 5, 2008
Cookie Swap
Choc-Full Chocolate Cookies
1 cup chopped hazelnuts (pecans also work nicely)
2 cups (1 11.5 ounce package) extra-large semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup(2 sticks) unsalted butter- softened
1 cup sugar
1 3-ounce package cream cheese-softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 ounces good quality unsweetened chocolate- melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa
1 cup commercially prepared marshmallow cream
Preheat oven to 325. Spread nuts on ungreased cookie sheet and toast 7 -12 minutes until light brown and skins have loosened) Set aside to cool.
Butter 2 cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine: chocolate chips, cranberries, raisins and cooled nuts; set aside. In another large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, cream cheese and egg until creamy and smooth. Beat in milk, melted chocolate and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa and add to butter mixture. Blend in the marshmallow cream, stirring until thoroughly combined. Add chips, cranberries, raisins and nuts. Batter will be thick.
Using a 1/4- cup measure or an icecream scoop, measure out batter and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Six cookies per sheet fit comfortably. Bake 13 - 17 minutes, until puffed and cooked through. Cool on sheet 1 minute; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 2 dozen
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Defender of Death Becomes Defender of Life
Another 'champion of abortion' becomes defender of life: the story of Stojan Adasevic
Madrid, Nov 12, 2008 / 09:21 pm (CNA).- The Spanish daily "La Razon" has published an article on the pro-life conversion of a former "champion of abortion." Stojan Adasevic, who performed 48,000 abortions, sometimes up to 35 per day, is now the most important pro-life leader in Serbia, after 26 years as the most renowned abortion doctor in the country.
"The medical textbooks of the Communist regime said abortion was simply the removal of a blob of tissue," the newspaper reported. "Ultrasounds allowing the fetus to be seen did not arrive until the 80s, but they did not change his opinion. Nevertheless, he began to have nightmares."
In describing his conversion, Adasevic "dreamed about a beautiful field full of children and young people who were playing and laughing, from 4 to 24 years of age, but who ran away from him in fear. A man dressed in a black and white habit stared at him in silence. The dream was repeated each night and he would wake up in a cold sweat. One night he asked the man in black and white who he was. 'My name is Thomas Aquinas,' the man in his dream responded. Adasevic, educated in communist schools, had never heard of the Dominican genius saint. He didn't recognize the name"
"Why don't you ask me who these children are?" St. Thomas asked Adasevic in his dream.
"They are the ones you killed with your abortions,' St. Thomas told him.
"Adasevic awoke in amazement and decided not to perform any more abortions," the article stated.
"That same day a cousin came to the hospital with his four months-pregnant girlfriend, who wanted to get her ninth abortion—something quite frequent in the countries of the Soviet bloc. The doctor agreed. Instead of removing the fetus piece by piece, he decided to chop it up and remove it as a mass. However, the baby's heart came out still beating. Adasevic realized then that he had killed a human being,"
After this experience, Adasevic "told the hospital he would no longer perform abortions. Never before had a doctor in Communist Yugoslavia refused to do so. They cut his salary in half, fired his daughter from her job, and did not allow his son to enter the university."
After years of pressure and on the verge of giving up, he had another dream about St. Thomas.
"You are my good friend, keep going,' the man in black and white told him. Adasevic became involved in the pro-life movement and was able to get Yugoslav television to air the film 'The Silent Scream,' by Doctor Bernard Nathanson, two times."
Adasevic has told his story in magazines and newspapers throughout Eastern Europe. He has returned to the Orthodox faith of his childhood and has studied the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas.
"Influenced by Aristotle, Thomas wrote that human life begins forty days after fertilization," Adasevic wrote in one article. La Razon commented that Adasevic "suggests that perhaps the saint wanted to make amends for that error." Today the Serbian doctor continues to fight for the lives of the unborn.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Inner Peace
Symptoms of Inner Peace
A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences.
An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
A loss of interest in judging other people.
A loss of interest in judging self.
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
A loss in interest in conflict.
A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom.)
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
Frequent attacks of smiling.
An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the
uncontrollable urge to extend it.
-Saskia Davis
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Prayer of Gratitude
For a moment of stillness in which to pray,
For health and strength,
For a sunset,
For lessening of fear,
For a connection with friend or family,
For a chance to offer kindness,
For a sense of oneness with the whole human family,
For something beautiful, inspiring, funny, delicious, or restful,
We respond with a prayer of gratitude.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Perfect Day
Saturday, November 29, 2008
New Explorations
Closing Prayer
Psalm 45: Canticle of Love to the King
My heart overflows with a good theme;
I address my verses to the King;
My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
You are fairer than the sons of men;
Grace is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.
Gird Your sword on Your thigh, O Mighty One,
In Your splendor and Your majesty!
And in Your majesty ride on victoriously,
For the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;
Let Your right hand teach You awesome things.
Your arrows are sharp;
The peoples fall under You;
Your arrows are in the heart of the King's enemies.
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
With the oil of joy above Your fellows.
All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;
Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made You glad.
Kings' daughters are among Your noble ladies;
At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.


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The crime? Using a currency outside the Jew-run Federal Reserve system.
Liberty Dollar creator convicted in federal court
The leader of a group that marketed a fake currency called Liberty Dollars in the Asheville area and elsewhere has been found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy against the government in a case of domestic terrorism.
Bernard von NotHaus was convicted Friday at the conclusion of an eight-day trial in U.S. District Court in Statesville. The jury deliberated less than two hours, according to the Department of Justice.
Charges remain pending against William Kevin Innes, an Asheville man who authorities said recruited merchants in Western North Carolina willing to accept the barter currency, according to court records. Innes was indicted along with von NotHaus in 2009.
Liberty Dollar creator convicted in federal court | The Asheville Citizen-Times | citizen-times.com


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News About: Vinery Stud Handicap
Best Years Still Lie Ahead For Single
Four-year-old gelding Single will feature at Rosehill this weekend as he attempts to overcome a disappointing performance in Sydney last start.
The High Chaparral gelding finished fourth by four lengths in the Happy New Year From ATC Handicap on December 31.
Trainer Craig Carmody conceded the result was both unsatisfactory and unexpected.
"On face value …
Jones Onthelookout For First-Up Win
Onthelookout is set to resume at Canterbury this Saturday in the Vinery Stud Handicap after a five month spell.
Co-trainer Paul Jones is hopeful that a change of gear will be the difference Onthelookout needs to win the race.
The six-year-old gelding will wear blinkers for the first time since the early days of his …
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- Chris Waller
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DIARY- Top Economic Events to June 22
June 11 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:
U.S. Federal Reserve
Polling unit diary
Today in Washington
Political and general news
Index of all diaries
Major central bank events
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THURSDAY, JUNE 11 LONDON - Office for Budget Responsibility publishes annual Fiscal Sustainability Report - 1000 GMT. WELLINGTON - Reserve Bank of New Zealand announces monetary policy statement and official cash rate. OTTAWA - Bank of Canada will release its financial system review, where it talks about the main risks to the economy - 1430 GMT. OTTAWA - Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz holds a news conference following the release of the financial system review - 1515 GMT. DUBLIN - Germany's Bundesbank Chief Economist Jens Ulbrich speaks in Dublin - 1145 GMT. THE HAGUE - European Central Bank board member Sabine Lautenschlager speaks to Dutch Finance Committee - 1230 GMT. PRAGUE - German's Bundesbank Board member Andreas Dombret to speak on "Designing a Stable Monetary Union-Progress and Open Issues" - 1600 GMT. GARBSEN, Germany - German's Bundesbank Board member Carl-Ludwig Thiele to speak on "The future of Money" - 1600 GMT. MUNICH, Germany - German's Bundesbank Vice-President Claudia Buch to speak at symposium on the 100th birthday of Hans Moeller - 1700 GMT. ** PARIS - French Finance Minister Michel Sapin holds a press conference with financial journalists - 0830 GMT. Continuación...


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Anyone participating in a KAL using Anne Hanson's stole pattern "Stung", the honeybee stole? I just ordered the pattern and some luscious silk yarn in the color Honey - what else, yes?
Just wondered!! :woohoo:
I love her patterns... I only have the wing o' moth shawl pattern, but this is on my to do list... it is sooo pretty.. I can't wait to see how yours turns out :happydance:
I just saw these....Im wanting to try one...
Ive got some pretty light orangy/rusty colored lace weight I might have to pull out...
I still haven't started my stole, but it's edging closer to the top of my queue. I really love the yarn I bought, so I might not be able to wait a whole lot longer.
I got this pattern in the mystery theme swap, and I cast on in JaggerSpun Zephyr Silk-Wool 2/18 in Daffodil today. This is my first real attempt at lace, and it's a doozy. I'm going to be frogging in a bit and starting over. I was a 2 stitches off on my last row, and then my cat chewed through my working yarn, so I figure it's a sign. So I'll restart tonight. I love this pattern though. So pretty!
I'm so sorry to hear about your cat eating your yarn! I'm very thankful that my cat only seems to want to chew on my DPNs. I have not yet cast on for my Stole, but I still do plan on it.


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The Leadership Lee's Summit program, sponsored by the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce, graduated 24 students at a luncheon held in their honor on May 14, at Longview Mansion. The students completed nine months of leadership training, community service hours and a class project as part of their requirement.
Congratulations to the following 2014 graduates:
Cindy Barber, TMC-Lakewood
Scott Barton, Hollis + Miller Architects
Mark Bieber, Unity Hotel & Conference Center
Jennifer Brown, Metcalf Bank
Chris Culbertson, Creative Planning Risk Services
Kaitlin Drennan, Northwestern Mutual - Wirsig Team
Andrew Felker, Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C.
Sharel Hagar, Hawthorn Bank
Matthew Killion, Missouri Department of Transportation
Michelle Kinnison, Lakewood Counseling TMC
Kim Klockenga, John Knox Village
Michelle Kralicek, Saint Luke's East Hospital
Patrick Kueny, Lee's Summit Medical Center
Beto Lopez, Arvest Bank
Kelley Manning, Waddell & Reed - Manning
Tami Morrow, MCC-Longview
Brett Randol, Polsinelli PC
Kevin Reaves, Lee's Summit Police Department
Scott Rowe, Arvest Bank
Brian Scott, City of Lee's Summit
Sarah Shelton, Reinhart Foodservice
Vanessa Starke, Starke Law Offices
Trevor Stiles, City of Lee's Summit
Katie Tholen, Equity Bank
Leadership Lee's Summit was developed to assist in motivating the visionary leaders of the area. Since its inception in 1991, the program has graduated more than 475 leaders who have gathered knowledge and skills to become influential in the community.
Approximately 25 participants are selected each year based on strict criteria, including personal motivation, an interest to serve in Lee's Summit, potential or existing opportunities for advancement to top leadership positions, willingness to commit time and energy to complete the program and full support of the business or organization that is represented.


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FARRAH FRANKLIN: More Details About Her Arrest
We've learned some more about the disorderly conduct arrest of former Destiny's Child member Farrah Franklin early Sunday morning in South Carolina.
Photo: Splash News
According to police sources, Franklin was partying with NFL players Da'Quan Bowers and Ricky Sapp at Sapp's home when she started to go "nuts" and fled from the home. The players called police, who later found her sleeping in a neighbor's yard. Fraklin told police, who called her "highly intoxicated," that she was simply trying to go sleep somewhere in the woods.
Back in 2000, when Destiny's Child was a foursome, Franklin spent five months as a member of the group before she was given her walking papers. This isn't the first time Franklin has been arrested for disorderly conduct. She was busted back in 2011 in Los Angeles. At the time, she claimed she was a victim of racial profiling.
Dang Farrah...like that? Well, at least she got the most press she's had in a long time. Check out more mugshot pics:
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Hey folks, sorry I've been quiet lately. I'm just getting over a very nasty cold that took me out of circulation for the last two weeks. Thought I'd catch up today with some recent ICONS news.
ICONS: Great Power! by Steve Kenson. This sourcebook presents dozens of powers, new and old, along with power stunts and limits, more details on how to use powers, and how to look at renaming (or "reskinning") them to make "new" powers with the same essential mechanics. If you make a pledge to this Kickstarter now, you will receive instant access to the playtest draft of Great Power and get to try out all the new goodness inside immediately. The good news is that this Kickstarter was funded within 24 hours so it's going to happen. It's great to see that there is still a lot of enthusiasm for ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying and a resurgence of interest in the game going into 2013!
Steve Kenson recently stopped by the BAMF! Podcast to discuss Great Power with host Mike Lafferty, Walt Robillard and Stacey Montgomery, so check it out!
RPGNow and DriveThruRPG.
Fainting Goat Games has been very busy over the last couple of weeks as well. Work continues behind the scenes on Stark City (due out in early 2013), and a decision was recently made after consulting with the backers to update the stats to incorporate the new rules for powers in Great Power. While this will delay the project about four weeks, draft versions of Stark City with the original ICONS power rules will be sent to all backers on schedule. This way, fans who supported Stark City through the Kickstarter will get NPC stats for both Classic ICONS and Great Power! Fainting Goat Games has also been faithfully pumping out new Justice Wheels and Improbable Tales titles, and below are their most recent releases.
This 31-page ICONS PDF adventure was written by Mike Lafferty, Dan Houser and Curt Meyer and features artwork by Adrian Smith and Dan Houser. This action-packed adventure has it all - Giant Monsters! Giant Robots! Science Ninjas! - and contains art, maps, standees of the important NPCs and antagonists and
play-tested tips on getting the most fun from the adventure. Also included is a new ICONS power, Gestalt. Tokyo Kaiju Chaos! is available now from RPGNow and DriveThruRPG for only $2.50.
Justice Wheels #13 MAKO Commander
Written by yours truly (Joe Bardales) with Mike Lafferty and featuring artwork by Jacob Blackmon, this 11-page PDF features the MAKO Commander, (leader of an top secret, water-based, highly organized terrorist organization) and his flying shark submarine. Included (for free!) is a MAKO trooper in a battle-pod. Available now from RPGNow and DriveThruRPG for only $1 buck!
Written by John Post and Andrew Cook and featuring artwork by Adrian Smith and Dan Houser, this 29-page PDF adventure was inspired by a classic Sci-Fi movie. Extraordinary Journey is a short, fun, fast-playing scenario for the ICONS RPG that is ideal for a quick evening's entertainment or to drop as a set-piece into a longer adventure, and contains art, standees of the important NPCs and antagonists and play-tested tips on getting the most fun from the adventure. Available now for only $2.50 from RPGNow and DriveThruRPG.
This issue of Justice Wheels features Night Hunter, an eagle-eyed vigilante archer with a high-tech sky-bike. This 8-page PDF written by Jonathan Thompson with artwork by Rick Hershey contains the ICONS stats, images, and paper miniatures for one character and their signature vehicle along with tips for using them as either a hero or villain in your game. Available now from RPGNow and DriveThruRPG for only $1 buck!
It's a very exciting time for ICONS right now and the future of the game looks very bright indeed! In the next few days, I'll be sharing some of my thoughts on Great Power. Plus I'll have an announcement about a new project I'm working on for ICONS (and more!) due out in 2013! Thanks again for reading!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
ICONS News Roundup Late November/Early December 2012
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I hope you're okay by now, and back to good health again.
For a guy who tries to "reskin" the powers myself, I saw the opportunity to get Mr. Kenson's book passing me by. Living outside U.S., where federal laws and lack of international credit card hinder our possibilities to pledge money in products like these, I just can pray the book is available soon or the content becomes open sourced like the core book itself.
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Apple will announce its second quarter financial results at 5 p.m. EST today, and this could be one of the company's most interesting earnings calls for some time. Wall Street has been less than optimistic about the Cupertino company's recent performance, and some believe that Apple will post its first quarter of negative growth income for over a decade.
But some analysts are a little more positive. According to averages put together by Yahoo! Finance, Apple is likely to announce revenue between $41 billion and $43 billion for the second quarter, with margins between 37.5% and 38.5%.


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Chicago mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel is taking aim at Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for his handling of the state's budget crisis.
Emanuel, a former aide to President Obama and President Bill Clinton, is the front-runner in today's mayoral race in Chicago.
In an interview with CNN, to air at 7 p.m. ET today, Emanuel said Walker has not been handling a dispute with unions in a "cooperative" way with "understanding and respect."
Wisconsin residents have been protesting for eight days over a plan by Walker, a Republican, to curb collective bargaining rights of unions in a bid to ease the state's financial troubles.
Emanuel, known for his aggressive and sometimes combative personality, vowed he would solve Chicago's financial woes in a different way.
"We're gonna deal with our fiscal issues by being honest with each other, straight forward and on a level of respect to work out the agreements that are necessary to put our fiscal house in order so our economy can grow," he said.
There are six candidates running for Chicago mayor, a non-partisan position. If no one gets 50% of the vote today, a runoff will be held April 5. The winner will succeed Richard M. Daley, who is retiring.
To learn more about the Chicago mayor's race, watch the video posted above.
Catalina Camia leads the OnPolitics online community and has been at USA TODAY since 2005. She has been a reporter or editor covering politics and Congress for two decades, including stints at The Dallas Morning News and Congressional Quarterly. Follow her at @USATOnPolitics.
USA TODAY's Jackie Kucinich (@jfkucinich) and Fredreka Schouten (@fschouten) also contribute to the OnPolitics blog.


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Ben Hardy • Dec 13, 2012
Hulu hosted the Los Angeles Scala Users Group's October 2012 meet up as part of our ongoing support of the local tech community.
Our two speakers included our own Ben Hardy, who gave an introductory presentation on Scala's Option class, and local Scala authority Paul Snively, who gave a detailed presentation on SLICK. SLICK is Scala 2.10's advanced type-safe database access layer, which provides a lightweight alternative to ORM, and provides functional manipulation techniques for objects in databases.
Stay tuned for more Hulu tech community events!
Check out the video of the event below.


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Turns out – you may not realize it, but you already are a social media marketer.
Just read a great entry over at our partner McClenehan Bruer's blog & newsletter titled "You Are a Social Media Marketer (Almost)". The main takeaway I got from the article was:
"Most social media tools that work today in deep tech have analogues in the marketing work you've always done… The key difference is this: social media opens up an intimacy and ongoing dialogue not found in traditional marketing communications."
The article goes on to discuss some key social media tools & tactics and talks about what's the same and what's new for marketers, and presents specific examples for:
- Blogger relations
- Corporate blogging
- Social media networks
- Microblogging
Excellent topic. Go check it out at the McBru Deep <Tech> Dive blog