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I personally do not believe in such things, but it makes me wonder why some of the people I know, really genuine, nice and truthful people, tell me these things that makes it hard to tell them to their face "You were halluccinating or possibly paranoid, it's not possible" If you guys can please help me, this is the only question I have on my mind! : Can you please help me figure out the reason why my co-worker, who I believe doesn't make stuff up, sees and feels paranormal phenomenon?
He told me this story about how all his life there's been something following him, and when he was little, about 8 or 10, he wouldn't believe in ghosts or demons because he thought it was nonsense, that's what his family told him and believed too. So when stuff would happen, he would say "There's an explanation for that" He truly didn't believe in that stuff. But it would still happen: Hearing noises, stuff flying in front of his eyes. At this point I asked clearly if he thought maybe he was paranoid or imagining it happen. He then said "Well if I was, I clearly was imaging all my life about my bed shaking and all the noises from different houses right?" I asked what makes him certain that it's a demon or ghosts. He then said that he thinks he's been possessed, that his mom saw him with glowing red eyes. He didn't believe at first either, he said there was no way scientifically that could happen. Then she showed him a video she recorded so she could have proof. He said everything was true. The final thing that made me weirded out was when he said recently it's come back, something's come back, and it's been messing with everything: furniture moving aroud and what not. THEN he said he's PHYSICALLY SEEN his roomate being DRAGGED from the floor!?! and that lighting candles and other religous stuff stopped it, but it wou ld continue. Sooooo, please give me reasons to be safe and know that some of this stuff is just in his head. He wasn't a believer and a skeptic, but he's said that it's happened and no matter what people say, that they aren't living it, and he has nothing to hide. He wants to show me the video and wants me to go over to see for myself about the phenomenon. So please help clarify this. Thanks!
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Sounds like he is having nightmares after watching paranormal activity movies.
He is most likely manifesting his own reality in his mind based on what he already knows. He obviously is not manifesting gods/demons from other religions--but he is manifesting the "red eyed" ones from our Christianized modern world which are regularly portrayed as such in movies and books. This is cultural relativism. Now, if he thought he was being possessed by Gorgon, and never heard of that demon before, he would have a better case.
Our minds are very powerful--more powerful than most realize, and your friend seems to believe what is happening to him--but it is just his mind playing tricks on him. He needs professional help, and I hope that he gets it.
Thank You Cathy!
So far everyone in the comments is dead on with their advice. Do not go to this guy's home alone. Also, ask him to give you a copy of the video, we would all love to see it.
As far as him "physically seeing" and all that... People can convince themselves of anything.
My mother in law swears on her life that her roommate (a 50 year old Catholic woman) is a drug dealer. She swears that the people who live in the apartment under theirs have dug a secret tunnel from their apartment into her roommate's closet, and they use it to sell drugs and climb through at night to watch TV in her apartment.She also swears that in the apartments across the street, there is a person watching her day and night.
She also swears that her roommate is possessed by Satan.
She also thinks that my book of ancient history and mythology is a book about the devil, and that rock music is the devil.
She is a very nice, honest and good person, but she thinks some pretty nutty things.
The mind has a powerful imagination, and can be very convincing at times.
The things your friend describes; moving furniture, red eyes, bed shaking, is all so cliche. Every horror movie or story which involves ghosts or demons has one, or all of those things happening.
If he is so worried about this, why would he go to you.. Why not a doctor, or a priest if all the religious symbolism helped. Why does he feel the need to "prove" anything to you?
I wholeheartedly call utter bullshit on all of it.
I say get the video from him, upload it here, let us dissect it. Some of us have experience with video editing and effects, we can see how "real" it is.
I will try my best to get a copy of the video for you all to see it. I hope he gets help but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't go through, he truly believes. All of this is cliche, I don't want to tell him to his face "There is no demons" cuz then he might get "possessed" right then and there. Thank you!
Yeah, I am by no means suggesting that you confront him about his delusions, unless you are in a very safe environment, where he can't get "possessed" and do any real harm to himself or others.
As for the help, a psychiatrist would be beneficial, but I agree that he would never go for that, just like my mother in law didn't let me go into her roommate's room to inspect the secret closet tunnel.
I say keep your distance from this guy. Be friendly and all, but you gotta know when to walk away. Preferably before it gets "too" crazy.
Crazy people are everywhere, you can't help but meet one once in a while.
Why do you feel it's your job to fix him?
Yeah, it was crazy when he was telling me these things. I was all in my head "Mann, I thought you were really cool, but c'mon not that stuff -_-" I feel bad for him. I don't really feel itt's my job, but I don't want him to hurt himself or it to get too chaotic.
Thank you all again for your comments, each one is spot on!
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After reading Pawel's article, I'm now toying with the idea of bringing my Nikonos 15mm lens out of retirement (hasn't been used in years!). I think this is especially interesting in the age of travel restrictions (weight, size, etc.). If I could ditch a large dome by using this with a housing that supported the direct attach of the lens, I think that would be cool.
That said, other than the main body o-ring, do 15mm lenses need servicing (given that it has set in a box for many years)?

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How the test is performed
The test is done in the ultrasound or radiology department or in a peripheral vascular lab.
A water-soluble gel is placed on a handheld device called a transducer, which directs the high-frequency sound waves to the artery or veins being tested.
When examining the arteries, the following will also be done:
Blood pressure cuffs may be put around different parts of the body, including the thigh, calf, ankle, and different points along the arm. A paste is applied to the skin over the arteries being examined. Images are created as the transducer is moved over each area.
How to prepare for the test
You will need to remove clothing from the arm or leg being examined.
How the test will feel
There is little or no discomfort associated with this test.
Why the test is performed
This test is done as an alternative to arteriography and venography. It may help diagnose:
Arteriosclerosis of the arms or legs
Blood clot(deep vein thrombosis)
Venous insufficiency
The test may also be used to evaluate injury to the arteries and to monitor arterial reconstruction and bypass grafts.
Normal Values
A normal result means the blood vessels show no signs of narrowing or closure, and the arteries have normal blood flow.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results may be due to:
Blockage in an artery by a blood clot, piece of fat, or an air bubble
Blood clot in an artery or vein
Narrowing or widening of an artery
- Spastic arterial disease (arterial contractions brought on by cold or emotion)
Venous occlusion (closing of vein)
Additional conditions under which this test may be performed include:
Arteriosclerosis of the extremities Deep venous thrombosis Superficial thrombophlebitis Thromboangiitis obliterans
- Vascular tumors of the arms or legs
What the risks are
There are no risks specifically associated with this procedure.
Special considerations
Cigarette smoking may alter the results of this test, because nicotine can cause the arteries in the extremities to constrict.
Quitting smoking significantly lowers the risk of problems with the heart and circulatory system. Most smoking-related deaths are caused by cardiovascular problems, not lung cancer.


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The abduction of about 20 UN peacekeepers by Syrian rebel forces along the border of the Golan Heights on Wednesday has Israel concerned for the future.
While rebel officials insisted the victims were being treated well and would be released as soon as forces loyal to the regime of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad withdraw from the area, Israel fears the incident could lead to the UN ending its 39-year-mission along the border.
Since the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the subsequent establishment of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), the Syrian border has been Israel's quietest frontier.
But that has already started to change as civil war rages in Syria. On numerous occasions, shells fired by both rebel and government forces in Syria have landed in Israel. After Wednesday's abduction, the UN might decide it's too risky and costly to remain deployed in the Golan.
Were UNDOF to pull out, Israeli officials are fairly certain that Syrian rebel elements with ties to Al Qaeda and other international Islamist groups would begin operating in the area, resulting in a situation where Israeli forces might have to launch incursions into Syria.
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Emerging Leaders 2009: Group V
Sponsored by The Emerging Leaders Task Force
This year, 100+ Emerging Leaders will graduate the program, joining the ranks of more than 200 who have already graduated. There is currently no structure in place that facilitates ongoing contact among EL graduates.
The charge of this group is to create a robust community of Emerging Leaders Graduates that facilitates ongoing contact, networking, learning, sharing, and development around issues of leadership in the Association and in the broader profession.
The structure of this community could include (but is not limited to):
- the integration of a variety of social networking tools and platforms
- online forums
- listservs
- ongoing program offerings in online spaces (i.e. OPAL/Webjunction Webinars)
- conference programs and/or social events.
The group will develop and execute a plan to make EL graduates aware of the Emerging Leaders Community, and will develop a plan that addresses fostering initial participation, and future sustainability.
Expected Outcomes
- By June 2009, there will be at least one element of the Community in place. 20% of EL graduates will have used or registered to use this element (i.e. listserv, social networking space, online program, etc.)
- By June 2009, All EL graduates will be aware of the Emerging Leaders Community, and how to get involved.
Group Members
ALA Staff Liaison
Mentor & Champion
The Interest Group
Inspired by the Spectrum Scholars Interest Group and in response to feedback from past ELs, Team V approached its charge to create a robust community of Emerging Leaders Graduates by proposing the formation of an Emerging Leaders Interest Group. The Interest Group will be a working group of past ELs from past cohorts that will:
- Organize national and regional social and networking opportunities
- Facilitate online connections through Facebook (see below)
- Address and incorporate EL feedback into future EL program planning
- Promote ELs within ALA and the wider profession
Here is the full proposal that was approved by the Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) Advisory Committee, which oversees the Emerging Leaders Subcommittee. [[1]]
In addition to creating an Interest Group to facilitate face-to-face communication, Team V created an ALA Emerging Leaders Facebook page, a central clearinghouse for communication where ELs can:
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Where Is Apple Executive Bob Mansfield?
Bob Mansfield, Apple's senior vice president of technologies, no longer has a biography listed on the company website. It is unclear what circumstances surround the change. Ian Sherr has details on digits.
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The men who often open large holes through which Texans running back Arian Foster could ride his Segway have now received Segways of their own from Foster.
As explained by Dave Zangaro of CSN Houston, Foster sprung for the pricey devices for every offensive lineman on the roster.
"They all, as a front, can enjoy the joy that I get from riding my Segway," Foster said.
It also sounds like Foster opted to make the investment so that his offensive linemen would stop giving him grief for rolling around on the two-wheeled individual transportation device.
"A couple of guys like Chris Myers and [Duane] Brown and Wade Smith [are] always getting on me about riding my Segway," Foster said. "'You can't walk? You too good to walk?' I'm like, 'Nah man, I just like to ride wheels.' I saw a little bit of jealously in their eyes when they were talking about me, so I figured I'd give all the linemen a gift."
And the gift will have an added benefit, beyond getting the linemen off Foster's back regarding his selected means of mobility.
"It's awesome," Brown said. "For him to make that gesture is a big deal for us. I'm gonna block my hardest for 23 on Sunday."
"I can't do anything without them," Foster said. "If there's no them, there's no me. That's what a team's all about. It's just my way of giving back to the big fellas up front."
Foster also isn't concerned that they'll crash the devices. "Sometimes they're like a polar bear on ice but they should be fine," Foster said. "You can't go that fast on it so you might get a scrape when you fall but I don't think they're going to fall."
By our count, there are 10 offensive linemen on the roster and one on injured reserve. At roughly $5,000 each, that's an expensive set of holiday presents.


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After learning that her father will be transferred from Cincinnati to a job in Texas, Dovie Cates decides she wants to visit the Amana Colonies, where her mother spent her formative years. She writes to relatives still living in the Colonies and is invited to spend some time there. Soon after her arrival, Dovie meets Berndt, the handsome young man who delivers bread to the kitchen house each day. But when Dovie begins to ask questions about her mother's past, no one seems willing to tell her anything, so Dovie decides to take matters into her own hands. Will her decision spell disaster for her future with Berndt?
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Will Starflower prove the key to Lady Gleamdren's rescue? Or will the dark power from which she flees destroy both her and her rescuer?
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Miranda Kerr steps out in style while leaving an office building on Thursday (January 17) in New York City.
The 29-year-old model's stylist Jessica Paster recently criticized the Fashion Police panelists Kelly Osbourne and Joan Rivers for being unqualified for critiquing fashion.
"It's an opinion. These are not fashion people. If Kelly Obsourne didn't have Fashion Police, what is she going to do? Did she go to school to be a lawyer? Did she go to school to be a stylist? What I'm trying to say…it's not derogatory. I think she's nice and cute at what she does. But it's just an opinion," Jessica told Fashionista.
"What gives Joan Rivers the right to talk about what people are wearing when she looks like she's being injected by god knows what," Jessica added.
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Credit reports now show your credit card bill-paying habits
Trended credit data added
In a little-noticed change, your credit report has started revealing more about your credit card payment habits.
The big three credit bureaus are adding new payment data to the reports of some 160 million card-carrying adults. The "trended data" show whether you rack up interest charges, giving card issuers another reason to chase you -- or avoid you -- as a customer.
"That sort of information would be considered pretty valuable from an issuer standpoint," said Michael Masasi, senior analyst at Mercator Advisory Group.
In the past, your credit file displayed your monthly balance, your credit limit and whether you failed to make at least the minimum payment.
What credit bureaus are adding now is a two-year review of the actual amounts you paid each month. These figures reveal whether you are a revolver who carries a balance and pays interest charges, or a transactor who makes purchases but generally pays them off before interest charges are triggered.
"Historically it has been incredibly difficult on the credit file to identify a transactor versus a revolver," said Ezra Becker, vice president of research and consulting for TransUnion's financial services unit. "The way payments look, they were indistinguishable."
TransUnion added 24 months of payment history to accounts on consumer credit files in January. Experian has expanded the trended data on credit reports within the past year, Vice President for Analytics Michele Raneri said. Equifax is adding payment amounts starting sometime in the third quarter of 2013, according to Demitra Wilson, senior director of public relations.
Credit bureaus say that the new information will help card issuers target their offers. "Lenders want to offer products that consumers want to have," Becker said, "and offer the right product to the right person."
Consumer groups wary
Consumer advocates see the potential for both positive and negative results.
"I think it's a benefit to know there are consumers who pay off their balances, and who they are," said Linda Sherry, director of national priorities at Consumer Action. "It shows they're more responsible; or rich."
However, "if it leads to discrimination, it could have a downside." In the card world, discrimination could take the form of aiming high-fee cards at transaction-oriented users. Fees could help issuers make up for the transactors' lack of interest payments. "Some of the offers we get in the mail may be different," Sherry said.
Credit scores unchanged, for now
Like other information in your report, the trended data is subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The law gives you a right to protest errors and sets out a process for having problems reviewed and corrected.
Your credit score is based on your credit report, but the traditional score does not consider whether you are a transactor or revolver -- at least not yet.
"The FICO score is just looking at making payments on time," FICO spokesman Anthony Sprauve said.
However, people who usually pay their full balance have lower default rates than those who pay the minimum, credit bureaus said. That means your payment detail could eventually become part of the traditional score -- or of new, alternative scores.
At FICO, Sprauve said the company would need to evaluate two years' worth of the new data to see how it connects with delinquencies. "The whole purpose of the FICO score is to rank people in terms of their likelihood of repaying a debt," he said.
Cards shift to new target
The expanded credit report data comes during a shift in the credit card business. Traditionally, card issuers made their heaviest profits from users who carry a balance. But after taking heavy write-offs in the Great Recession, issuers are increasingly seeking transactors, who generate more transaction fees and are seen as lower-risk, longer-term customers. Cards generally collect transaction fees of 1 percent to 3 percent of each purchase from retailers.
"I think it has changed over the past several years," said Sanjay Sakhrani, an industry analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. "The issuers have moved up-market -- that's the transactor-oriented business."
Transaction customers, who are enticed by rewards cards, may not be as loyal as issuers believe, Sakhrani said. But they do have one important advantage: Unlike card revolvers, who use their cards for borrowing, they don't put a burden on the card issuer's capital reserves.
Capital One is building its transactor business as credit card balances stagnate, executives said on a conference call with analysts in June. The transactors generate more transaction fees, cause fewer write-offs, and "the customer relationships have longer duration," Chief Financial Officer Stephen Crawford said.
Separating transactors and revolvers is not entirely new. Experian has gained insight into payment behavior by analyzing changes in the balance over time, Raneri said in an email interview. Credit bureaus use data on the reports in market analyses that they sell to businesses.
How card use is revealed
But the addition of trend data going back two years provides a more focused view of how you use your card, experts said. The balance alone is difficult to interpret -- it may show revolving debt, or new charges made since last month's balance was paid off.
"We can now compare this month's payment to last month's balance, so we can determine if a consumer paid all the balance or just a portion," said Charlie Wise, vice president of business development at TransUnion U.S. information services.
Looking at consumers as pure transactors or revolvers is still difficult, however. The reason is that the same individual may use different cards for different purposes. You might park a balance on a 0-percent interest introductory rate card, for example, while making monthly purchases on a lucrative rewards card with airline miles or cash back.
Based on a sample of credit report data from March, Experian found big differences in transactor and revolver cards, which have typical monthly balances of $1,037 and $8,220, respectively.
In addition to revolvers and transactors, the card world is populated by "rate surfers," who frequently transfer balances, Experian says. Then there are consolidators who move debt from multiple sources to a card or maybe a home-backed loan, and seasonal users who dip into their available credit only at certain times of year.
Transparency added
"In general, it's probably better to have this information accurately reported," Sherry of Consumer Action said of the payment data. The financial consequences of paying only the minimum are very different from paying the full balance on a credit card, yet the different groups of consumers were hard to tell apart by looking at their credit history. "There's always been that bit of non-transparency," she said.
Why is the payment detail being added to credit reports now? The "Metro 2" format that lenders use to report data to credit bureaus already includes payment details, so the information is not new. But now credit bureaus say they are devoting the computer resources to maintaining the figures on millions of credit reports, after testing the data to meet FCRA standards. And analysts said that the growing fragmentation of the card market into different types of cards is driving demand for more refined information about how customers use cards.
"It's more a case of the technology catching up with the aspiration," said Wise at TransUnion. "Think of 300 million consumers -- billions of (accounts) get reported to us. That's big data ... it's a pretty big advance."
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I see where Omar Minaya gave Jerry Manuel a vote of confidence. Not that it matters. You know how those things work out.
Also, Fernando Nieve was designated for assignment after last night's game. Yeah, that will do it.
Honestly, after doing the math I'm not sure anything will, even if the offense scores ten runs tonight.
Just do the math.
The Mets are 49-47, two games over .500 when they were once 11.
Assuming it takes 90 wins to qualify as a wild card, the Mets would have to go 41-25 (16 games over .500) the rest of the way.
Never mind how many days until the trade deadline, how many days until spring training?


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SAN BERNARDINO >> In what was a relatively quiet Saturday morning practice for UCLA, the team's most notable development was a position change: cornerback Adarius Pickett took his first practice reps at running back.
The true freshman enrolled early at UCLA as one of the country's top defensive back prospects, rated eighth at his position nationally by Rivals.com and No. 126 overall. But given how deep the Bruin secondary has become over the last two years, there may be a better chance for him to make an impact on special teams and in the offensive backfield.
It isn't a completely new spot for the 6-foot, 185-pound Pickett, who rushed for 31 touchdowns and over 1,800 yards at El Cerrito High in the Bay Area.
"I don't know that he'd get in the rotation at defensive back," head coach Jim Mora said. "Running back is still a spot where we're looking for some depth. He seemed like the perfect guy. … We're looking for reasons not to redshirt guys, rather than redshirt them."
The move isn't set in stone, but Mora said Pickett took the news well: "He certainly was open to it. His quote to Coach Meat (defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin) last night was 'I'll leave here the starter' — not in an arrogant type of way, but a determined type of way. He's excited about it."
Of course, UCLA's coaching staff has a good track record with moving players across the line of scrimmage. Anthony Barr turned into a top-ten NFL draft pick after moving from F-back to outside linebacker, and former running back Fabian Moreau looks like a potential pro at cornerback.
Those were just the full-time moves. Last season, linebacker Myles Jack famously spotted at running back to help support a banged-up unit, reeling off 265 yards and six touchdowns in three games.
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Former starting tackle Simon Goines had surgery on Friday to remove bone spurs from his ankle, the latest in a series of leg injuries for the junior offensive lineman.
However, Mora wasn't high on the idea of potentially redshirting Goines to get him fully healthy. The coach said he wants him to be mentally prepared to play by the Bruins' Sept. 13 game against Texas.
"I think we're taking a little bit different tactic with our offensive line this year, because it is a good group," Mora said. "There are some good players. We don't want to lose them. We just have to be a little more conscious of where they're at physically and not grind them into the ground."
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Freshman linebacker Cameron Griffin will also require surgery on his shoulder after injuring it earlier this week.
Offensive linemen Carl Hulick and Alex Redmond are still out with heat exhaustion symptoms, and should return Monday. Running back Jordon James and inside receiver Thomas Duarte remain out with hamstring injuries.


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If you are interested in Serbian, I can also give you some recommendations for that - just in the last two years some great resources for Serbian have come out.
I'd like to see those recommendations if you have the chance. My attempts to learn Serbian are going a lot slower than I had hoped.
This newer textbook is great, but alas pricey:http://www.amazon.com/Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian-Textbook-Exercises/dp/0299212041/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-6924980-6054210?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189292238&sr=8-2The grammar that goes along with it is also very good:http://www.amazon.com/Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian-Grammar-Sociolinguistic/dp/0299211940/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/103-6924980-6054210?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189292238&sr=8-3The only main complaint that I have seen against this is how it overplays the differences in the three standards. But, that is such a dicey issue that no matter how it is handled somebody will still complain.This is still the best everyday usage dictionary:http://www.amazon.com/Standard-English-SerboCroatian-SerboCroatian-English-Dictionary-Standards/dp/0521645530/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-6924980-6054210?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189292902&sr=1-1Another good reference grammar out there is this:http://www.amazon.com/Serbian-Essential-Grammar-Routledge/dp/0415286417/ref=sr_1_1/103-6924980-6054210?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189293082&sr=8-1Prijatno!
Can anyone help me find some good sites to look for Serbian Orthodox Chants?
What is a good site for both liturgies and chants in English and Greek (not together)? For both written and audio.
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Police arrest Kay Jewelers robbery suspect
Police have arrested a Worth, IL man in connection with last week's robbery at Kay Jewelers in the Northfield Square Mall in Bradley.
37-year-old Jason M. Murawski was arrested Sunday evening at his home.
Police reported Murawski asked to look at a few items in the sore July 1, then grabbed the merchandise from the employee and fled the store.. He then, allegedly, lead police on car chase through parts of Bradley and Bourbonnais.
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SYDNEY (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe is planning to sell his stake in Australian rugby league club South Sydney Rabbitohs in an effort to "simplify" his life after breaking up with his wife.
In an e-mail to a local television reporter, the 48-year-old said the split had caused him to put on the market the 75 percent holding in the club he has co-owned with businessman Peter Holmes a Court since 2006.
"My family situation has changed," Crowe wrote. "I have to address personally how busy I have made my life outside of my actual job.
"It doesn't change anything at the club level. I will always be a South Sydney supporter and member, as I have been, man and boy, South Sydney 'til I die.
"If I have any chance of keeping my family together, I have to simplify my life where I can."
The Rabbitohs, named for the cry of rabbit hawkers in early 20th century Sydney, are the most successful team in Australian rugby league with 20 premiership titles but had fallen on hard times before Crowe made his investment.
Since then, they have enjoyed a revival and this year boasted 22,000 members and reached the semi-finals of the post-season playoffs.
New Zealand-born Crowe won his Oscar in 2000 for his portrayal of Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius in the historical epic Gladiator.
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All parents hope that their children will be a credit to them. That can literally be the case at tax time.
The popular $1,000-per-child tax credit was made a permanent part of the tax code, thanks to the American Taxpayer Relief Act, also known as the "fiscal cliff" tax bill, that was enacted Jan. 2, 2013. That's great news for parents, who find the credit is an easy way to reduce their tax bills dollar for dollar.
In addition to the financial benefit, there are no records to keep or extra forms to file to claim the child tax credit. You simply enter the proper amount directly on your 1040 or 1040A form.
You will, however, have to fill out a worksheet to figure your exact credit amount. And if you're eligible for the additional child tax credit, there is even more paperwork involved.
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There are also certain tests you -- and your kids -- must meet before the Internal Revenue Service will let you claim the tax credit.
The key requirement is that your youngster be 16 or younger at the end of the tax year.
But the child doesn't have to necessarily be your child. A qualifying child in the IRS' eyes also could be your sibling (either full or step) or a descendent of one of these relatives, such as a grandchild, niece or nephew.
As for your kids, they can be yours by birth, adoption, or because your son or daughter was placed in your foster care by a court or authorized agency.
The IRS also looks at how much income you have in providing for most of the child's care.
And the credit begins phasing out if you make $110,000 and are married, filing a joint return; earn $75,000 and file as head of household, single or qualifying widow or widower; or make $55,000 and are married filing separately.
If you take other credits, they could affect the final amount of child tax credit that you can claim. Instruction booklets for both Form 1040 and Form 1040A contain the work sheets you'll need to figure this credit. You also can find detailed examples in IRS Publication 972, Child Tax Credit.
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One drawback of the child tax credit is that it is nonrefundable. That means it can help you erase your tax bill, but it won't get you a refund.
Take, for example, Jim and Joan, a couple with two kids who translate to a total child tax credit of $2,000. However, because Jim and Joan's tax bill is $900, they lose some of the tax benefit of the credit. They can use it to wipe out what they owe the IRS, but the other $1,100 is effectively lost.
But Joan, Jim and other filers in similar situations might be able to get all or some of that nonrefundable portion back via the additional child tax credit. Again, some calculations will be required to determine the exact amount of this added credit. Generally, this is 15% of your taxable earned income that exceeds $3,000.
And parents with three or more children might be able to get back even more. In this case, parents could possibly get an additional child tax credit up to the amount of Social Security taxes paid during the year, less any earned income credit they received.
Of course, the additional credits, like most child-related duties, require extra time and work. To calculate your precise added tax credit, you'll have to complete a work sheet and fill out Form 8812 and send it along with your individual tax return.
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Within the qiraa'at of Hafs, are madd elongations supposed to be exactly the same per recitor e'g madd tabiee 2 counts?
Assalaamu 'alaikum warahmatullaah
Say within the qiraa'at of hafs are madd elongations supposed to be exactly the same per recitor e'g madd tabiee 2 counts, the counts should be exactly the same time for all recitors or does the lengthening differ according to the pace of the individual recitor?
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Wa alaikum assalaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
The timings of the lengthenings or mudood, are based on the timing of one harakah (which is the Arabic word for vowel), then multiplied by a number based on the vowel timing.
One reading at a fast pace will have faster timings of individual harakaat (vowels) than one reading at a slower pace. The mudood then are not equal in length from reciter to reciter unless there are two reciters reading at the exact same speed. Instead the mudood length will be a mutliple of the speed of the individual vowel counts and this speed with determine the length of the medd.
The natural medd or is two vowel counts; so the reader lengthens it based on the speed of an individual vowel, multiplied by two (i.e., two fathah).
The reader of the Qur'an must make each vowel count equal to the other in his/her reading.
The speed of reading that one adopts is based on ones abilities and circumstances. In front of a teacher, one usually reads slowly and deliberately so the teacher can correct and hear all the letters clearly. If one is reviewing by himself/herslf a large portion by of the Qur'an, the speed may be a bit quicker.
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LinkTop 10 Everyday Things People Do To Ruin Their Cars
Posted in Car Tech, Commuter Cars, Guide · Published on October 3, 2008
Two thirds of all Americans aged 18-24 cannot find Iraq on a map; 33% couldnt identify Louisiana; 47% couldnt find India; 75% think English was the most widely spoken language in the world. People are idiots, and this isnt a uniquely American phenomenon, its worldwide. The majority of human beings on Earth are stone dumb. Being dumb, most people do dumb things, like unknowingly destroy their car.
So weve assembled the top 10 everyday things people do to ruin their cars, to help guide you through your own stupidity, into the light. Check it:
1. Not Using The Parking Brake
Its a little pedal near your left leg, or a lever on your right. Yes, that mysterious device that youve never used is actually valuable. When you park on an incline, or even on fairly steady ground, without using the parking brake, youre putting all of the stress of the car on your transmission. The only thing inside that transmission holding your car steady is a little pin called a parking pawl. By using the parking brake, you lock up the non-drive wheels as well as the drive wheels and take the stress off of the transmission. Itll add years of life to your cars transmission. Just remember to disengage it before you start driving again.
2. Not Coming To A Complete Stop Before Shifting
So youre in a rush, and you pull out of a parking space and shift into drive while the car is still coasting backwards. Youve just added months of wear to your transmission in seconds. Inside your transmission is a complex set of gears, when you shift without stopping like that, youre asking those gears to work as your brakes, which puts an amazing amount of stress on such a small area. You can also damage your drive shafts, the things that send power to the wheels, by shifting that way. After a while, itll lead to sloppy suspension handling, and a worn out transmission.
3. Riding The Brakes Down A Hill
If you are driving on a hill that goes on for a while, youll want to avoid riding the brake the whole time. Alternate between braking and letting off the brake so you dont heat up and wear out your brake pads. Its a common mistake, because it feels like the safest way to maneuver down a hill, but if the hill is sufficiently long, you can end up almost totally wearing out your pads, since as they heat up, they wear faster.
4. Forgetting To Change The Oil
You need to change your oil every 5,000 miles at the most. Thats really all there is to it. I actually read a blog online that said you can wait until your oil light comes on to change your oil. Ive worked in the automotive business by the time your oil light comes on, the oil inside your engine has turned into jet black molasses and is of no use to your engine. In the short term, I suppose its not that important, but more frequent changes can actually double the life of your car and greatly increase its performance.
5. Pressure Washing The Engine
I can respect a persons desire to want a clean engine. It gets grimy under there and a guy with a pressure washer is a dangerous thing for grime - you want to point it at anything even slightly dirty. But a grimy engine that runs right is better than a clean engine that doesnt run at all. And if you spray a high powered jet of water around rubber seals and hoses and electrical bits, youre bound to dislodge something important. A modern engine is a complex thing, all manner of sensors and wiring harnesses and components, and its no place for a jet of high pressure water. A regular garden hose is OK if you want to wash it down, just be careful with the high pressure business.
6. Starting Your Car The Wrong Way
It seems simple, but you can make a big difference by turning off your radio, wipers, climate control, all of those accessories, when you start the car. Most of the wear on the engine happens when you start the car, and by turning off those accessories, your engine doesnt have to work as hard when starting.
Another thing people do is revving the engine in the winter. This actually doesnt help warm up the car. Although it does technically make the engine hotter, its not the kind of warming up that you want. Revving your engine in the winter causes extreme temperature changes right away, which is actually the opposite of what you want. When you start the car, the oil hasnt yet worked its way through the system, so the engine is working without lubricant. The right way to do it is just let the car sit and idle for about 30 seconds to a minute at the least.
7. Ignoring Your Cars Sounds
Every sound your car makes means something, if you pay attention, your car can usually tell you exactly what needs fixing. Those squeaking brakes mean you need new pads, and if you ignore that sound, eventually youll hear scraping metal, which means you need new rotors, and if you ignore that, youll eventually hear the sound of your own scream as you lose your brakes completely and fly off a cliff in a spectacular fireball of death. Its more common than you think. Listen to your car.
8. Letting The Interior Go
Youre in a rush again, and you eat most of your disgusting egg and cheese bagel, and toss the rest in the wrapper on the passenger seat. Lovely. You know who you are, youre car is filthy, never been vacuumed, 15 air fresheners hang on the mirror, and yet, no air freshener made by mortal man can stop the sickening wind within your car. You need to clean it. If you dont vacuum your carpets and clean out the garbage every so often, youll develop a smell that is impossible to destroy. Ive worked in the auto salvage business, and I know that there exist smells that are so obscene, so inhuman, that no shampoo can vanquish them. The only way to stop them is to never let them develop. Clean your car, for the sake of all mankind.
9. Running Your Car Down To Empty
Theres actually a bit of a debate about this one. The old wisdom says if your car gets down to E, the sediment in your tank will get sucked into the system and foul your fuel injectors. Although some mechanics says thats not true. Either way, running down to E does pose other problems. You cut the life of the fuel pump considerably, since the fuel actually cools the pump.
An interesting note: Most cars can drive another 60 miles+ after they hit Empty, automakers call this extra gas the buffer zone. US cars have the largest buffer zone of any vehicles. German drivers, for instance, like to know exactly how much gas in is the car, so their buffer zone between the gauges E and the actual empty tank is much smaller.
10. Driving Past Attractive Women
This is a common mistake, especially among younger male drivers. Attractive women can be incredibly damaging to your vehicle, they can cause the driver to install bizarre over-sized woofers or 22 inch rims, or even spontaneously crash the car into a nearby tree or telephone pole. When youre driving, be careful to avoid swimming pools, beaches, college campuses, anyplace where beautiful girls assemble in any significant numbers. Your car will thank you.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2013) - Just three years ago, Aaron Schoenfeld (Knoxville, Tenn.) helped lead ETSU to a program-record 15 wins and its first ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Saturday, Oct. 19, the former ETSU standout scored the first goal of his professional career, striking an incredible 71st-minute goal in the Columbus Crew's match in Foxborough, Mass.
With Columbus trailing the New England Revolution, 2-1, Schoenfeld unleashed the equalizer, a lethal, left-footed strike that went viral throughout the social media scene shorty after hitting the back of the net.
After gathering a pass from Dominic Oduro just inside the box, Schoenfeld gave the ball a quick touch to his right before burying an unstoppable drive into the top left corner of the goal.
Enterting the match as a second-half substitute, Schoenfeld made the most of his 45 minutes of play, recording a goal and an assist in a narrow 3-2 setback en route to garnering Barbosal Man of the Match honors.
Schoenfeld's goal, one of five goals in contention for the AT&T MLS Goal of the Week, can be seen here.
Fans can vote for the goal until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 by following this link.
Over the course of his two-year professional career with Columbus, Schoenfeld has appeared in 18 games, recording one goal, two assists, and 16 shots.
Before being selected 20th overall in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft, Schoenfeld enjoyed a successful four-year career at ETSU, helping lead the Bucs to their first Top 25 national ranking, an NCAA Tournament appearance, and a pair of wins over Top 25 opponents.
The Knoxville, Tenn., native was twice named to the All-Atlantic Sun First Team, and earned a spot on the A-Sun All-Tournament Team three times.
Following his senior campaign in 2011, Schoenfeld was named to the NSCAA All-South Region First Team and stood alone as ETSU's all-time leader for career goals (20), assists (10), shots (194), shots on goal (77), and games started (68).
Schoenfeld's streaks of 72 consecutive games played (2008-11) and 62 consecutive games started remain program records.
Keep up with Schoenfeld's professional career by following the Columbus Crew on Twitter, Facebook, or at TheCrew.com. Follow Schoenfeld on Twitter @AaronSchoenfeld.


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CODY, Wyo. — For many, the federal budget ax that fell last month has meant a few nicks here and there. For Joe Kondelis, it's sliced a lot deeper.
After stewing for days, the 53-year-old opened his wallet and delivered a $2,000 check to the Cody Chamber of Commerce to help pay for snowplowing at Yellowstone National Park. It wasn't easy. Cash is scarce once Yellowstone shuts down for the winter.
But after automatic spending cuts idled the National Park Service plows and threatened to delay opening day for two weeks — two weeks that could cost his beer distributorship $100,000 in sales — Kondelis felt he had no choice.
"You live and die by the tourist market," he said beneath a framed picture of the Budweiser logo, which loomed overhead like a portrait of the family patriarch.


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This unit consists of five activities, all of which focus on the response of plant life-cycle events to climate change. Students participate in discussions, field observations, data collection and analyses, plant identification, seed dispersal... (View More) comparisons, and graphing and analyses of plant phenology (timing of life-cycle events). Project BudBurst, a citizen science project which studies the impact of climate change on phenology, is integrated into this unit. The unit is one of four under the Chicago Botanic Garden curriculum entitled, "Climate Change in My Backyard." (View Less)
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In this engineering challenge, student teams are introduced to the engineering design process, and then construct and test an earthquake-resistant structure. The lesson plan includes teacher support, student worksheets, multimedia assets, and links... (View More) for students to conduct Web-based investigations. Authentic assessments, a multiple choice test, and rubrics are included. This is an optional extension activity associated with the resource, Flight Mission Challenge: Improving Earthquake Monitoring, a 3 part, multiple-day Earth science and engineering investigation. (View Less)
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This resource complements a planetarium experience. However, the accompanying educator's guide and companion guides - with lessons on observing and investigating the Moon - are available to download for independent classroom use. The hands-on... (View More) activities, which take up where the show leaves off, motivate students to use their cooperative learning skills to design a self-sufficient lunar station. Working in teams, students develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving techniques, and an understanding of complex systems as they discuss solutions to the essential questions they are presented. (View Less)


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Scratched Port!?
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Posted 26 October 2011 - 09:38 AM
The kit number I got was NC-78-1. I ordered mine from www.micro-surface.com and it arrived in Hawaii within a week.
I can't find that product on their website. Is there any chance you can send me a link to it? I think I could do with some of that stuff!
Posted 26 October 2011 - 10:42 AM
Just got this from an Ebay vendor http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649. Arrived in 2 days
and am about to order this http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1438.l2661.
Might be a better option as you are in the UK.
Posted 31 October 2011 - 02:50 PM
There's a Pinned Thread about dome scratch repairs it includes some photos and video from members showing the process.
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In between housings. Nikon 60mm, 105mm, 10-24mm, 18-55mm, Tokina 10-17mm, Kenko 1.4 TC, SubSee +5 & +10 magnifiers & Inon Z240 strobes.
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The housing is in perfect condition and has only been used in a fresh water pool (expected to be able to use it in the surf but turned out there was no surf).
If you are interested let me know. I have not decided on the price yet but even though all items are as new I will be giving a good discount.
SPL housings are extremely strong and very light. I like it so it is a shame to sell it, but have decided to sell now, so this is good opportunity for someone wanting to upgrade.


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Travis and I just rolled in last night and immediately hunted down the best and brightest here in Hannover. It's violently cold here, horrible snow, and the expo center is huge-normous.
Thus far we've found quite a lot of the same-old-same-old—MP3 players we'll never see, cameras that kick ass that we'll never see, and laptops that look amazing and we'll never see. But we've got lots of new mobiles and PCs, including video of the Q1 from Samsung, one of the first UMPCs. Your first amazing shot from CeBIT—the Samsung SCHWANG chair featuring a strange, bulbous appendage that could do some damage.
We'll be posting more goodies as we spot them. We'll be needing input from you all as to what you'd like to see here at the show. Drop me a line at john at bigwidelogic dot com—that's the mobile email that's working for me right now—or SMS me at 12067537175. If you're at the show and want to suck down a Spaten later on, drop us a line as well.


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Hi there! this time I'm going to show you a quick way to know the total size of any select files or folders.
My idea is to give a sum up about how this task is accomplished typically so, you first select the elements you want to measure, this by using "Ctrl" key and click over the files or folders without releasing the key.
As a second step you click the right button of your mouse and select "Properties" option displayed in the menu.
With the procedure explain lines above you'll finally get here, where you will see the total amount of space used by the chosen elements.
And what is the trick? Well, it's quite simple but I know there are people who may not have acknowledge about this, just use the keys "Alt" and "Enter" and you'll skip the right-clicking thing and selecting "Properties". Yes! just select the elements and press "Alt" + "Enter" to go straight to "Properties" windows.


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Congrats, Stu, Steve
Glad to see the comments get over 200, but I'm sure that has more to do with the fact that there was no post yesterday. That was with good reason, as I was lucky enough to go out to the Dodgers Dream Foundation Golf Tournament at Trump National, where several players, coaches, broadcaster and former Dodgers hit the links for a good cause. It's always nice to get out of the office for the day, but it's even better at Trump National, where every hole is right on the ocean. It seemed like everyone had a great day and our community affairs department, particularly David Brennan, deserve a huge congrats on a job well done.
As for the headline of this post, it's a reference to Stu Nahan (at left in this photo), who is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. Stu has been a mainstay in Los Angeles for decades and as recently as a couple years ago, was a regular part of the KFWB pregame show. He's an incredibly nice gentleman and always keeps things light and humorous, even through his recent bout with cancer. I'm honored to consider him a friend and the entire Dodger organization wants to wish him congrats on his latest honor.
Also, in case you missed it, here's a link to one of Steve Henson's final articles for the L.A. Times. Steve is moving on to Yahoo Sports and will certainly be missed on the beat. He did an extremely fair job in covering the team over the past three seasons and I'm guessing you all, as his readers, enjoyed his work. No word yet who will be replacing him in the short-term or long term, but we look forward to seeing his articles on Yahoo.com. In this article, Steve wrote all about the Carne Asada Sundays with Nomar, which was actually Nomar's idea! The event is June 10 and tickets to the event can be purchased on the Reserved Level at tonight's game or Sunday's game or by calling 323.224.1435. Spots are extremely limited so if you're interested, I'd get on it now.
And for what it's worth, here's an update on the parking situation from yesterday's L.A. Times.
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Congrats Stu. I can't shake the image of you standing there with Jeff Spocoli just before he booked Van Halen to play his birthday bash. Also calling the Rocky/Appollo fight was cool.
I know Stu. I worked for his mom at a coffee shop. He would come in every morning and we would talk dodgers and LA Kings. He really is a class act, good guy, funny guy and an someone you would want to head to the yard with.
Having spent my entire life in the Southern California, I grew up watching Stu Nahan's nightly sports reports. He was always very professional and always told it like it was. I am really surprised that he hasn't received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame until now. He should have received one MANY years ago. I still see him occasionally at the Ravine, though not quite as often as I used to. Congratulations to Stu Nahan and his entire family on this well deserved honor.
Now, about them Dodgers – JUST WIN BABY!
Grady needs to use some common sense and pair Furcal & Abreu at the top of the lineup tonight.
Hahaha Momo that was pretty funny considering you stated that totally off topic on this post!! But its a lefty and he has already stated that Furcal will bat leadoff with a lefty and Pierre hitting right behind him. But hey all we can do now is wait and see if Pierre can come up with some hits or even maybe take a couple pitches so Furcal can grab a few bases. Who knows maybe my boy Grady will try the whole having a leadoff batter hitting 8th thing.
Congrats to Stu its always great to see a great guy and a Dodger get a star on the Walk of Fame! The article about the parking is pretty much how i felt about the whole situation and i must tip my hat to Mr. McCourt because the parking situation is definately better than in previous years. And yes next is the horrid concession stand lines, maybe they should have some training for the people who work at those things. The only reason i think the lines are like that is because they have, im going to try and be nice here and no offense intended, old ladies and gentlemen working at these stands who can't do more than one thing at a time, if they got some younger people who could do that, that would help as well and also some of the younger people are just as slow so i think they need to have a training on maybe how to multi-task a tad bit more and you will see a slight improvement. I had to attend a seminar about multi-tasking for a previous job and it helped a lot so maybe thats something to think about!
I feel more like an observer than anything else….we want power….we want power…Ned Colletti…power..there is nothing like a power surge,like a couple of round trippers,CLOUTS,also known as HRS to give a team the boost that they need to leave these cars,shuffling for position, in the NL West race. Everybody seems to want Nomar to slay the 3 headed monster at 3rd base and leave Loney at 1st to spell Gil Hodges. But Loney,Kemp,Pete Reiser..Oh I mean Repko, Reiser's re-encarnation, should know that Ethier isn't Carl Furillo Yet. My name sake, in Center,should really fear the Repko. If only J.P. didn't wear his glove on the wrong hand, he would be able to join the party at Billy Cox's. Everthing else is moving along nicely..Super J.K. and if da Gonz would stop hitting out of sink(Skully),Furcal, the intaganizer,my friend,a Met Fan, like most of the people around me,use to say Furcal in such a nasty way, when he was with the Braves which I wouldn't discribe here. We're blessed again behind the plate,as the speediest catcher I've ever seen,Russell Martin is doing a great job replacing LaDuca/Piazza/Yeager in Campy's old spot. No problem in the pitching department, We're 5th in the majors, at this moment, but they are #1 to me and we should be well pleased with them, who will carry us to who knows where.
Dodgers need to trade Loney and Kuo for Mark Teixeira.
Throw in Tomko too.
Mark Teixera, one of the best players around today, It would be great for the Dodgers. I don't see that happening, especially with the above trade. Why would the Rangers give up Tex? I think we'd have to wait for him to become a free agent.
David Brennan is very hard worker for the Dodgers publicity dept, as well as being a very personable guy. I enjoyed meeting him last year at the Bowling Extravaganza.


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As Payroll and Benefits Coordinator Ms. Mora-Herrera is responsible for payroll, tuition remission, health insurance, time sheets and retirement.
Her personal interests include spending time with my family, collecting frogs, dancing, cooking, watching movies, relaxing, reading good writing, listening to good (opera) music, and teaching Spanish.
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Twice each day, once during daytime and once at sunset, students observe sky color, visibility, and sky conditions over a one week period. Each observation is recorded on a sky report form (included) for follow-up discussions and comparisons. This... (View More) lesson is one of four in the GLOBE program storybook entitled, "What's Up in the Atmosphere? Exploring Colors in the Sky." GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) is a worldwide, hands-on, K-12 school-based science education program. (View Less)
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Students read and analyze two different articles about medical imaging using X-rays. This activity is from the NuSTAR Educators Guide: X-Rays on Earth and from Space, which focuses on the science and engineering design of NASA's NuSTAR mission. The... (View More) guide includes a standards matrix, assessment rubrics, instructor background materials, and student handouts. (View Less)
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This is an online lesson associated with activities during Solar Week, a twice-yearly event in March and October during which classrooms are able to interact with scientists studying the Sun. This activity is scheduled to occur during Monday of... (View More) Solar Week. The lesson introduces the concept of astronomical filters and their connections to imaging different objects in space. Learners will explore perceptions of images as seen using different colors of light, construct a filter wheel, and practice investigating various astronomical images using the filter wheel. This material was designed to highlight how filters are useful to astronomers and show how a real astronomical telescope uses filters to image the Sun. Outside of Solar Week, information, activities, and resources are archived and available online at any time. (View Less)
Each lesson or activity in this toolkit is related to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). The toolkit is designed so that each lesson can be done independently, or combined and taught in a sequence. The Teacher Implementation Guide provides... (View More) recommendations for combining the lessons into three main strands: 1) Lunar Exploration - These lessons provide a basic introduction to Moon exploration. Note that this strand is also appropriate for use in social studies classes. 2) Mapping the Moon - These lessons provide a more in-depth understanding of Moon exploration through the use of scientific data and student inquiry. The lessons also include many connections to Earth science and geology. 3) Tools of Investigation - These higher-level lessons examine the role of technology, engineering and physics in collecting and analyzing data. (View Less)
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This is an activity about electromagnetism and the Sun. First, learners will do a KWL activity using six vocabulary words. Next, they will build an electromagnet and investigate how it works. Finally, learners will relate the workings of their... (View More) electromagnet to a Solar Dynamics Observatory magnetogram image of the Sun. Per group of learners, this activity requires materials such as a length of insulated wire, alligator clips, a 2-D-battery holder, two D-batteries, and a nail. (View Less)
In this lesson, learners will first use computers to research and learn how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. Next, they will calculate the surface area of solar panels board a satellite and their total power generated in various... (View More) positions of the satellite, given the dimension of the panels. After, learners will organize and write a report summarizing the information about the MMS mission satellites. This activity requires student access to internet accessible computers. This is lesson four of the MMS Mission Educator's Instructional Guide, which uses examples from the mission to introduce mathematics (focusing on geometry) in a real-world context. The lessons use the 5E instructional cycle. Note: MMS launched March 12, 2015. For the latest science and news, visit the MMS Mission Website under Related & Supplemental Resources (right side of this page). (View Less)
This is an activity about how much atmospheric pressure is needed on Mars to maintain surface water and why the planet does not have surface water today. Learners will use a computer interactive to learn about Mars past and present before exploring... (View More) the pressure and greenhouse strength needed for Mars to have a watery surface as it had in the past. This lesson is part of Project Spectra, a science and engineering education program focusing on how light is used to explore the Solar System. (View Less)
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This is a demonstration about the density of the planets. Learners will compare the relative sizes and masses of scale models of the planets as represented by fruits and other foods. They will then dunk the "planets" in water to highlight the fact... (View More) that even a large, massive planet - such as Saturn - can have low density. They discuss how a planet's density is related to whether it is mainly made up of rock or gas. This activity is part of Explore! Jupiter's Family Secrets, a series designed to engage children in space and planetary science in libraries and informal learning environments. (View Less)
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Learners will model the gravitational fields of planets on a flexible surface. Children place and move balls of different sizes and densities on a plastic sheet to develop a mental picture of how the mass of an object influences how much effect it... (View More) has on the surrounding space. This activity is part of Explore! Jupiter's Family Secrets, a series designed to engage children in space and planetary science in libraries and informal learning environments. (View Less)
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The 9-session NASA Family Science Night program emables middle school children and their families to discover the wide variety of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics being performed at NASA and in everyday life. Family Science Night... (View More) programs explore various themes on the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, and the Universe through fun, hands-on activities, including at-home experiments. Instructions for obtaining the facilitator's guide are available on the Family Science Night site. (View Less)


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Wheeling Intelligencer
July 10, 1861
The Election for Senators Yesterday.
Yesterday, at two o'clock, both houses of the Legislature went into an election for U. S. Senators, and the result was, that Hon. John S. Carlile was elected to fill the place of R. M. T. Hunter, and Waitman T. Willey, the place of Jas. M. Mason. Mr. Carlile was unanimously elected. Mr. Willey was elected by a majority of three - the former getting 38 and the latter 22 votes. Mr. Carlile has the long term, running to March 4th, 1865, and Mr. Willey the short one, running to March 4th, 1863. Concerning Mr. Carlile's election, every reader knows our opinion. It was, in our judgment, an honor well bestowed. Concerning Mr. Willey's election, we can only say that we would have preferred either of the other candidates voted for, viz: Messrs. Van Winkle and Lamb. Not because Mr. Willey is not a man of good enough abilities, experience, good character, and all that, but because he is not, never was, nor never will be a leader. He has not the back bone for times like these, as the records of the Richmond Convention, both in secret and public session will amply attest. This we say in all respect and kindness, and without any personal feeling whatever, for as a citizen Mr. Willey is deservedly esteemed. We are in hopes, however, that once in the Senate and unmistakably assured that the government is thoroughly in earnest and the nation thoroughly prepared to put this rebellion down, that he will lend himself to the help of the Union without stint and without any half way provisos.
These two elections yesterday will settle to the world the validity and standing of our State government. Up to this time it has only been recognized by the administration, but now it will be recognized by Congress, and this will put us in formal possession of all the attributes of sovereignty that ever attached to the late government at Richmond.


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Why this Manifesto ?
Citizens of societies everywhere on the planet are sensing that those societies are in the midst of major, epochal change. In an important sense, all of us are like explorers seeking a new continent, but without any maps to guide us.
We understand that it's the wealthy who are now managing the planet, not those we have elected; and that it is the economic model of that rich elite (.. profit at all costs ...) which is making our societies so dysfunctional. We also realize that the television, which the rich and their corporations control, is being used to tell us all sorts of stories rather than for informing us fully on the important issues.
We no longer have complete confidence in our political and economic elite, and we know that they are leading us into a dangerous cul-de-sac. Those who are trying to foresee strategies for the future are doing so with the mentality and the tools of the industrial era whereas in fact we are tumbling quickly into a post-industrial era. We realize today that we cannot pass on to our future generations that which we were fortunate to receive .. a future holding out hope and the promise of a better quality of life.
The current wave of techno-scientific optimism promises marvels (for example, interactive cities, homes controlled by software, or wearable computing). However, the true changes which will define the post-industrial society will be the creation of a new model of access to knowledge using information as the fundamental element of development for an emergent world. That's the real revolution (in the sense of an accelerated evolution) to come.
In two or three years or so, when the current conditions (wherein each individual experiences her or his own messy transition to a post-industrial society) become experienced and felt on a much more collective and widespread basis, we will have to make choices. But, what mechanisms will we have available ?
Societies progress from one era to the next
During all epochs of the past, societies adapted to their political, economic, and climactic challenges by developing new tools for communications. For example, the alphabet permitted the birth of the first cities and the first empires, printing, the unfolding of the Renaissance, television and the cinema, and the arrival of the Industrial Age.
Today our societies are facing a collection of inter-related crises because our societies are essentially globalized. Many of the key elements of each society depend upon the effective functioning and goodwill of other people in other societies.
Also, we are beginning to develop a new global tool, the Internet, which integrates the written word, sound and images .. or in other words, the existing networks of computers, telephones and television.
For the first time in history Internet 2 (or Web 2.0) will permit citizens to exercise and amplify their voices. So, they are able (if willing) to create a participative democracy with which to respond to the series of current and sure-to-come crises. Internet 2 will become a place where we will battle with each other (with ideas, opinions, facts and organized activities) in order to change the word.
At this point in time, we are living in new situations that are difficult to evaluate :
- The solutions to our problems will not be technical or economic (as the media suggests to us) but mainly cultural. The changes in behaviour which will required of all people will be very difficult to accept for most, and even more difficult to carry out and sustain.
- We are not facing several isolated crises but rather an ensemble of interrelated crises. To date, we have not responded to these crises with effective tools or developmental initiatives.
- But if these situations seem full of threats and general menace they also offer much opportunity for new and inovative solutions.
What are the mechanisms that we must learn and use if we want to create and live in a society which is becoming much more complex that the industrial society which preceeded it ?
In other words, our societies evolve at the speed at which the behaviors of its citizens change, which is clearly too slow to respond effectively to the series of rolling crises we are experiencing. That observation has caused several important thinkers to believe that we are enrolled in a race between catastrophe and education.
The tools and dynamics of educating citizens and communicating effectively with them will make all the difference with respect to our collective future. That is why this document is concentrated on the tools and information that make up Internet 2.
Recently, the complete text has been published in France :
La société émergente du XXIe siècle
(The Forces and Choices Shaping the 21st Century)
Michel Cartier et Jon Husband,
Dangles Éditions, 2010. (208 pages, 18 euros)


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CHL Playoffs Game Night: 4/6
Submitted by chad on April 7, 2007 - 10:37
Prince George 2 @ Everett 3
Prince George 2 @ Everett 3
Everett leads best-of-7 series 1-0
The Cougars' Vladimir Mihalik, fresh off signing a professional contract with the Lightning, was credited with his first career playoff goal, but it wasn't enough as Prince George fell to Dane Crowley and Everett 3-2 in Everett. The Silvertips used a 3-goal second period to take a 3-0 lead and hold on for a 1-0 series lead in the clubs' WHL Western Conference Semifinal matchup. Mihalik was credited with a goal when his shot bounced in off a Silvertips player. He also had 2 PIM and an even rating. Crowley was scoreless and even. Game 2 is tonight (Saturday) in Everett.
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