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West Point, the country's oldest continuously operated military post and home to the eldest of all American military academies, held two weddings last week.
Every aspect of these weddings spoke to tradition. Each was held in a cadet chapel. Finely dressed brides graced the aisles while attendees stood in rapt attention. Both culminated in the traditional saber arch, which is the only fitting way to welcome a new spouse into the Army.
Yet one thing was different from the countless weddings I watched after my graduation there 11 years ago. For the first time since the Academy's founding in 1802, those being wed were of the same sex, and their weddings were legal. For the alumni present, we saw our intensely traditional, Rockbound Highland Home respond a way some might expect. They celebrated it, for that's the natural response when two people honor their conviction to each other with matrimony.
The irony of this display of apparent equality is that nowhere are the deleterious effects of the Defense of Marriage Act felt more acutely than in our nation's military. For this reason, service members and veterans should be watching very closely as the Supreme Court proceeds to hear marriage-equality cases from across the U.S., having just agreed to review a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (as well as a challenge to California's Proposition 8) on Friday.
Family Values
Families matter immensely to our military. As an infantry commander of nearly 200 troops, the only thing I spent more time on than supporting families was the training of soldiers.
Why was this? Simple. What we ask of our soldiers is tough stuff, but the stronger and more complete the team supporting them, the better they will do their jobs and the more likely all of us will get back alive. Strong families make soldiers more resilient and effective than they would otherwise be. When we are at war and ask ourselves "why we fight," we simply need look no further than our spouses and children back home to see what we are protecting.
The military recognizes this value. Married soldiers, who make up more than half of the all-volunteer force, receive greater pay and benefits based upon family size. This simply makes good practical sense: married troops stay in longer, keeping more seasoned troops in the force, resulting in an unparalleled level of training and experience that heightens unit quality and soldier safety. Further, it is a cost-saving measure, reducing the number of new recruits requiring costly initial entry training that would be needed if retention were lower.
Double Standards
The couples legally married at West Point will find they get few of the benefits granted to every other military couple. Because of the Defense of Marriage Act, only opposite-sex marriages may be recognized by our military. The tradition of reciprocity on state-led issues suddenly does not apply. So if you are gay, the federal government will recognize your state-issued birth certificate, driver's license and divorce decree. But your marriage license? Sorry. No such luck.
In the military, where double standards are an anathema, the disparity between how gay and straight couples are treated could not be more stark. Same-sex marriages are legal in many states; "Don't ask, don't tell" is history (to no ill effect); our Department of Defense publicly supports the equality, dignity and respect of all troops. Yet military leaders are barred from treating their troops equally. No wonder so many of my West Point classmates — military leaders — find this law abhorrent.
So what are the differences?
— A gay or lesbian couple can get hundreds of dollars less per month because of differences in benefits, but they pay higher taxes because they must each file as "single."
— Need to visit the base to go to the hospital, drop kids at day care, buy food or see a counselor because your spouse has been deployed for a year? Sorry, that all requires access that the gay spouse does not have, because he or she cannot get a military ID card.
— Have a medical emergency? The gay spouse goes to a civilian provider and pays out of pocket, while the straight spouse simply goes to the military hospital and everything is covered.
— Moving? Gay couples can't ship as much to their next duty station and have to pay the airplane ticket of the civilian spouse.
— If you're dual military and gay, you could be sent to duty stations thousands of miles apart, even if you have kids.
— Foreign national spouses, met overseas, can't even get into the country since no visa exists for them.
— And what if the deployed soldier dies or comes down with a terminal illness? The straight spouse gets all survivor benefits such as back pay and pensions. The gay spouse? Nothing.
Honor Their Service
In their Joining Forces campaign, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden have rightly repeated "Families serve too." All families serve, and they all sacrifice — equally. But gay families will end up with less money, a smaller house, fewer possessions, less access to services, less access to unit events, more separation if both are in the military, less support if killed in action and second-class status. The fact that these families serve at all is a testament to the honor and dedication of the families of our armed forces.
At our most historic, tradition-bound institutions, gay marriages are happening, they are legal, and they are accepted. The loving support of these families increases our troops' resilience and improves our national defense. In a military that despises double standards, and in a country that despises injustice, it's time for the Supreme Court to affirm what history will show to be right: that marriage is sacred not just for a select few but for all loving adults to experience and treasure.
Jonathan Hopkins is a former U.S. Army captain who was honorably discharged under "Don't ask, don't tell" in August 2010. Mr. Hopkins graduated fourth in his class at West Point. He was deployed three times to Iraq and Afghanistan, earning three Bronze Stars, including one for valor. He is currently a fellow with the Truman National Security Project and serves on the board of OutServe-SLDN.


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To our Brethren in Jesus,
It is appropriate for me to commence by earnestly thanking you all for your much valued and appreciated prayers and support during the last year. This has been particularly true in light of my own health struggles with lympho-edema and the infectious cellulites in my lower limbs that easily cause recurrence. I have spent three stretches hospitalized in the UK & USA totaling nearly seven weeks since September when I very nearly went home to glory because of bilateral kidney and hepatic failure due to cellulite infection. I have since that time been hospitalized twice and had surgery in California plus a series of subcutaneous tissue ingrates above my ankle. My lower legs remain in compression castings and I undergo self administered lymphatic pump treatments daily plus, for the moment, a cocktail if medication. I frequently require crutches to be mobile. The susceptibility to cellulite reinfection is high and the ramifications for my neck injury and restrictions on the hydro therapy I used to reduce reliance on anti-inflammatory agents is problematic. The anti inflammatory drugs, without which I experience extremely painful brachio-plexis and partial paralysis in my left arm, are contra-indicated for other medications I am required to take. Yet The Lord has allowed this.
International State of Moriel 2013-2014
Blessings in Jesus to all of our brethren with much gratitude in Christ for your prayers and support as we approach the arrival of 2014 and close of the present year (actually the Jews in Moriel observe two New Years, the secular one and Rosh Hashanah and/or the 1st of Nissan).
Sexual Orientation Discrimination Law
Religious Exemptions Removed!
The Australia federal Labor government is pushing ahead with its proposal to ADD 'sexual orientation' and gender identity' as protected attributes to federal anti-discrimination laws.
The government had initially proposed wide-ranging changes to the anti-discrimination laws - including combining all the discrimination laws from five Acts. However, due to public outcry at the restrictions they would place on freedom of speech and freedom of religion, the Labor government ditched the proposals - ALL EXCEPT the addition of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex to the current Sex Discrimination Act.
Warning to Our Readers
An approach was made to someone at a Moriel office concerning a plan to purchase a "refuge" property on a remote island for some kind of eschatological escape haven stating that others known to Moriel may be interested. We are not. Fortunately the Moriel team member whom he contacted ignored his suggestion out of hand as crazy. Others outside of Moriel however, it seems, did not.
Canberra Declaration Released
Following Christian declarations in the USA (Manhattan Declaration) and UK (http://www.westminster2010.org.uk/declaration/) The Canberra Declaration - a call for Christian Conscience and renewal of Christian Values in Australia - was released on Friday 23 July 2010, in Canberra.
Park to Pay for Muslim Group's Ban
Kim MacDonald
The West Australian
May 24, 2010, 9:35 AM
WA News / Sandra Jackson ©
An Islamic woman has won $16,000 in compensation and a written apology after she and her friends were refused permission to go on water rides at Perth's Adventure World because of their religious clothing.
Pakeeza Shaikh won the money this month following a year-long court battle after her group was told they could not go on water rides because of inappropriate swimwear.
Ms Shaikh complained in a private conciliation at the Equal Opportunity Commission that the group had suffered discrimination, and had been humiliated about covering up their bodies in line with their religious beliefs.
An Open Letter to Western Leaders
For publication in the Adelaide Advertiser. Thanks heaps.
Anthony Doanghey
Dear Editor,
I've noticed there have been a lot of articles of late concerning the West's condemnation of Israeli policy, especially policies that supposedly interfere with the current Peace Talks. And as President Obama and his administration has recently been most verbal of this kind of criticism, I believe there is a real danger of Prime Minister Rudd following suit, as there seems to be a sad and sorry history of Australian politicians playing "follow the leader" when it comes to American policies, especially Foreign Policy, the Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan Wars would be fair examples to drive home this particular point.
Encounter with Vicky Dillen
Moriel recently received the following email:
Brother Jacob,
I have recently had a very rude and unexpected introduction to Vicky Dillen's blog. In my 38 years of being in the Lord, I have rarely encountered such a blatant "root of bitterness" in my spiritual life, and that's saying something considering my life experiences. After a series of unintended unpleasant exchanges, I managed to earn a sort of "red badge of courage" and was banned from further participation for a season. Somehow, I think I'll get over the disappointment. An unteachable teacher is quite unseemly, and before I look at anyone else in this regard, I must first look at myself, endeavoring to take Paul's admonition to Timothy to heart, "Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching." Their website states, "People are free to believe what they want." What they fail to state [is] that it only applies as long as you are in agreement with them.
Elim Temple Bible Institute Appointment
Exposed Homosexual Scandal Preacher Appointed to Direct Elim's Kinsington Temple Bible Institute
by Jacob Prasch
Roberts Liardon, the publicly exposed homosexual preacher and the defender of heretic William Branham and of Oral Roberts' 900 foot tall Jesus threatening to kill Roberets if he did not come up with millions of dollars by the end of the month to save Robert's now defunct medical institution, is now appointed to run Elim's Kensington Temple Bible institute.
I once walked out in front of 3.000 people when Liardon was ranting his nonsense in Bournemouth and I once watched him on TV in Califiornia defend the maniacal antics of Oral Roberts and his 900 foot tall Jesus Christ threatening to kill him if he didn't cough up the cash by the end of the month.
For years I warned about former ballet dancer Colin Dye's association with this proven homosexual preacher. Not that it made a bit of difference to Wynn Lewis (now standing before the judgment seat of Christ to give account for his relentless promotion of the Toronto Deception and feeding the Lord's sheep to wolves like Morris Cerullo). Neither did it make a difference to the Elim establishment such as John Smith, Gordon Hills, and Elim's elder statesman John Lancashire.
Muslim Teacher Refused Position At Christian College
A MUSLIM student teacher has labelled a Christian school in Wyndham (near Werribee) discriminatory for refusing her a position based on her religion.
But Heathdale Christian College is standing by its decision, saying that as a faith-based school it expects its teachers, including student ones, to support its Christian perspective, the Wyndham Leader reports.

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Goldman Sachs Analysts Warn US Manufacturers That Performing Better Than Europe And Japan Is Nothing To Get Excited About
Goldman Sachs has a sober analysis of the U.S. manufacturing renaissance.
In its new report, "The U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance: Fact or Fiction?" Goldman's chief economist, Jan Hatzius, said that U.S. manufacturing's positive figures are a good sign but warns that such recent figures actually show cyclical behavior that should be expected -- not structural behavior that could be considered extraordinary.
One of the main points he makes in the study, which was released Monday, is that the industry's growth in the U.S. compared with the performances of manufacturing in other countries says more about the weakness in other parts of the global economy than about the strength of U.S. manufacturing.
"Outside the goods-producing sector, U.S. real GDP has grown just 0.5 percent (annualized) since the start of the recovery in the middle of 2009, by far the slowest rate of any postwar cycle," Hatzius said. "And of course, the gap between U.S. and foreign industrial output mostly reflects the weakness in Europe and Japan following the intensification of the European financial crisis and the Japan earthquake in early 2011."
Hatzius' report also says there has not yet been a significant output pickup in the production of aluminum, steel, plastics, basic chemicals and fertilizer production as one would expect from currently low natural gas prices.
"Total output in the truly energy-sensitive sectors shown account for 7 percent of overall industrial production, or around 1 percent of GDP," Hatzius said. "So unless the impact of low U.S. energy prices on output growth in these sectors is dramatic, the macroeconomic repercussions are likely to be fairly limited."
"Over the next few years, the manufacturing sector should continue to grow a bit faster than the overall economy. But the main reason is likely to be a broad improvement in aggregate demand, rather than a structural U.S. manufacturing renaissance," he added.


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I missed somthing spent to much money on what ?
Bounty hunter colony? Any pics of the comic you are referring to?
I can scan the comic some time this week it might take a bit of time . I have thousands of comics. Ths comic came out just after the 2nd movie did. Its about Janga and his family . They all live on a planet thats some what old west but are raised and live as bounty hunters. Its a cool comic it was a 3 part series if i find them I will scan every page so you can read it .
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1) Twin Peaks Sheriff Department mug (prop reproduction)
Produced in association with the Twin Peaks Archive, this mug almost didn't get made. Last Fall, the Archive identified the type of mug used in the show (Pyrex/Corelle milkglass from the 1970s) and then provided us with a copy of the original prop decal which was placed on the mugs during production.
We then began buying these vintage mugs in small batches through eBay and looked for a local screen printer who would print the Sheriff Dept. logo on a vintage mug. After seeing prototypes from a couple of companies, we're finally satisfied with the results.
PLEASE NOTE: These are vintage mugs, and although they are in very good condition, they also have small imperfections. The printing process was done by hand and each is unique. Hand-wash only.
Limited to 50 pieces. Six colors: (in order as shown below) light green, burnt orange, black, tan, steel blue, and citrus.
3 5/8" tall. Limit 1 per household/PayPal address. (Preferred colors can be requested, but cannot be guaranteed.)
One of the original prop mugs as seen in the show:
2) Double R Diner mug
These were created as a more practical version of last year's Double R mug (this one holds 10 oz.)-- and this time the logo is even more saturated and printed on both sides.
Limited to 100 pieces. Limit 1 per household/PayPal address.
3) "Fire Walk with Me" Laura / Doorway photograph (prop reproduction)
Printed directly from an original, alternate/unused prop photo in the Twin Peaks Archive collection. Officially licensed and printed by The Icon (same photo lab we've used for Richard Beymer's photos).
Image size: 9.6 x 13 inches (11 x 15 including white border)
Limited edition of 100. Unframed.
Framed version as seen at the "Fire Walk With Me" 20th Anniversary Art Exhibition at Copro Gallery:
To order, send us an email (firstname.lastname@example.com) at/after 10:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time) this Wednesday the 20th with your order, preferred colors (if ordering the Sheriff Dept. mug), shipping country, and PayPal address, and we will send you an invoice.
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Virginia Business celebrates The Big Ball
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Virginia Business celebrated Virginia's business leaders and publication of The Big Book Thursday night at its second annual The Big Ball.
This marked the magazine's second annual event, which was held at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Photos from the red carpet can be viewed here.
Part of the event's proceeds benefited the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure that all of Virginia's children are prepared for school when entering kindergarten.
The Big Book includes more than 50 lists in areas ranging from construction and development to tourism and a list of the 50 Most Influential Virginians.


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Then he abruptly stops, allowing the purple-clad crowd to complete his sentence by screaming, "First down!" It's gimmicky and mostly meaningless – except many spectators probably became hoarse Sunday.
Just as the 49ers resurrected their franchise on the strength of a stout defense, they absorbed their first loss of the season because of defense. They didn't play much, really, leaving Alex Smith and his offense standing on the sideline for large chunks of San Francisco's 24-13 defeat.
"The defense didn't play up to its standards today," cornerback Tarell Brown said.
So is this reason for 49ers fans to panic? Hardly. It's one game in September, in a noisy bubble-covered building, against an offense with one of the NFL's best running backs in Adrian Peterson and one of its most underrated quarterbacks in Christian Ponder.
Relax, people. Dashon Goldson doesn't usually commit costly penalties. Donte Whitner doesn't usually drop a gift-wrapped interception. There's nothing to suggest this will become a weekly happening.
Sunday's improbable pratfall still illustrates the thin line between 13 wins and 13 losses in the NFL. The 49ers won that many games last season, instantly stamping themselves as a Super Bowl contender. The Vikings lost that many, sinking deeper into irrelevance.
Those perceptions spilled into this season, naturally, and nothing happened in the season's first two weeks to change them. The 49ers looked impressive, again. The Vikings seemed mediocre, again.
Then, out of nowhere, came this game – with Peterson dancing for nice gains, Ponder channeling his inner Fran Tarkenton and the 49ers suddenly without answers on defense. They surrendered three touchdown drives of 67 yards or longer. Each of those drives took 11 plays or more and consumed 6:44 or more on the clock.
The Vikings finished with 25 first downs in all (hence, the PA guy's act became more than a bit redundant), the most the 49ers have allowed in a regular-season game in nearly three years.
Smith and his offensive friends could be forgiven for wondering, "Our turn yet?"
More numbers: The 49ers relinquished 146 yards rushing, the most they have allowed in the Jim Harbaugh/Vic Fangio era and more than they allowed in their first two games combined (127). San Francisco led the NFL in rushing defense last season, at 77.2 yards per game.
But the problem stretched deeper. The 49ers put absolutely no pressure on Ponder – zero sacks and only two quarterback hits – and seldom acted like one of the league's best, most ferocious defenses. Late in the game, Fangio dialed up some blitzes in a futile, belated attempt to cause havoc.
Too late.
"We didn't get out to a good start," Goldson said. "We got off to a slow start. Give credit to those guys. They did a good job preparing. … We've just got to come out next week, learn from our mistakes and don't let it happen again."
The defense had chances for atonement Sunday, after its uncharacteristically meek first half. The 49ers could have reasserted their superiority late in the third quarter, down 17-13, but Minnesota put together the last of its clock-draining drives (aided by the questionable helmet-to-helmet penalty on Goldson).
Even more telling was a sequence in the fourth quarter, after Andy Lee's punt stuffed the Vikings at their 2-yard line with 9:02 left. The moment screamed out for an elite defense to squish Ponder and Co. right then and there, to give the offense a short field.
Peterson promptly bounced outside for 20 yards, creating room for Minnesota to breathe. Three plays later, Ponder floated a wayward pass toward Whitner – standing on the 35-yard-line, with plenty of fake grass between him and the end zone once he made the interception.
That's exactly the kind of play the 49ers made last season.
And that's exactly the kind of play they didn't make Sunday.
"I just dropped it," Whitner said. "My hands are terrible. … That's a play I have to make. That play can change the momentum of the game. I take full responsibility for blowing it."
Whitner's candor extended to his wider appraisal of Sunday's loss. He dismissed any suggestion the 49ers overlooked the Vikings – 9-23 the past two seasons, if you're counting – but he also acknowledged the 49ers showed unusual lethargy.
"I don't think the energy level was where it normally is," he said, "but we were physically ready to play."
Now they head to Youngstown, Ohio, with a week to rediscover their energy before facing the Jets in New York. Also worth noting: Arizona won again, to move to 3-0 and take sole possession of first place in the NFC West.
It's only September, sure, but Sunday reminded the 49ers that the ride to January can include unexpected potholes.
Ron Kroichick is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @rkroichick


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Tiago Veloso - What Makes an Infographic Cool?
Guest post by Tiago Veloso
The 'infographic explosion' in the Internet began, as many of Cool Infographics readers probably know, around 2009. Since then, a whole new industry emerged, one that is dedicated to develop visual representations of information for organizations across pretty much all sectors.
It's obvious that, as the number of marketing infographics grew, it became more difficult to achieve the link-bait impact we see so many agencies and SEO experts advertise, when defending the reasons why potential clients should include infographics in their marketing efforts.
Of course, a 'viral infographic' can have that impact, but the Internet user is getting more mature, I believe, in terms of what's worth spending time reading. That means your infographic will have a couple of seconds to create an impression and captivate the reader – much like the 'old' newspapers headlines.
In fact, you can't ask for a better reference of 'what makes an infographic cool' than the works published by many newspapers and magazines. And, from everything one can learn about infographics just by admiring some of best works in the world - like the ones awarded at Malofiej21, recently -, here are some of my favorite lessons:
Make it relevant to your audience, not to you
To be relevant, no matter in what context, implies to be correct. Nothing can be more destructive to an infographic than lack of accuracy. Dedicate enough time to research and instead of trying to mold the facts to an initial question or point of view, let the stories emerge from the data exploration process. Aim for that unique story everyone else missed. Concentrate on having a strong data-based story, in opposition of creating 'lists of facts'.
Now, the problem with corporate clients is that usually you don't have much data to work with in the first place. They just want an infographic, and if you're an agency trying to make it in this market, you can't afford to let any client escape, right?
However, poorly sourced and meaningless infographics tend to be less 'viral' – if they do go viral, it's not usually good for the brand behind it. That just means it's up to you to go after the sources – and I don't mean just Wikipedia -, verify them, collect and explore the data, find the story before you even start drawing a chart or graphic.
The '8 hats of data visualization design', by Andy Kirk, showing the multiple dimensions of developing a data visualization.
Make it easy to the brain, not the eye
The 'visual impact' of an infographic it's key in the Internet marketing business, a concept that has led to the premise that aesthetics means more to the general audience than the content itself. So, to create 'awesome infographics', graphic designers (most of them without any experience in visual journalism) run to vector illustrations, start playing with typography and colors, textures and even photos, adding elements that can fill up the space of those widely adopted 'tower' formats that the client demanded.
This strategy helped the "Infographic Industry" to grow quickly, but like I said before, I think the information consumer is adapting, evolving, learning to process visual information more intuitively, and therefore, paying more attention to the content.
And what your brand really wants, ultimately, is a message that sticks to the brain, not only to the eye. Too many colors, fonts and vectors will only take away the reader's attention from what really matters in an infographic: the layers of information, the multiple insights you're not only saying (in text and numbers) but showing (with comparative graphics).
There are scientific principles applied to all dimensions of information design, and I must recommend Alberto Cairo's book The Functional Art as the perfect starting point in that journey towards a deeper understanding of this topic. The important thing to have in mind is that if you focus on providing the best information display possible, and not the easiest or the most 'eye-grabbing' one, you'll be heading in the right direction to get an infographic that will please both the eye and the brain.
'Tower infographics' can be useful, and even newspapers use them. See this recent example from Canada's National Post, designed by Richard Johnson.
Make it as an investment in branding, not sales
This third point is sort of a consequence of the previous ones. To create a 'Cool Infographic' you'll have to make an investment in research, find the right balance between form and function and still have the proper connections to see it featured in major websites. Most of times, you'll need to outsource these tasks.
Worst of all, infographics don't sell. They're not supposed to. They can generate lots of website traffic, perhaps even some leads, but if you're thinking about investing in Infographics to rise sales or something like that, than my advice is that you channel those resources on to something else (please remember that we're talking about a specific type of 'infographic', not all the uses for information design inside a company).
If you add to that the general lack of tolerance the internet user has to ads disguised of something else, the only truly good reason for a company to create an infographic is that it has something meaningful to communicate, that is better (not 'easily') understood through this specific form of visual representation.
Or, simply putted, instead of looking at infographics as 'illustrated ads/press-releases", think of them more as "summarized insightful white papers".
Simple graphics can be picked up by major websites, if the content is relevant. Here's one of many examples of charts provided by Statista that ended up in Mashable.
Tiago Veloso is the founder of Visual Loop, a collaborative digital environment for everything related to information design and data visualization. He lives in Brazil, and you can connect with him online on Twitter and LinkedIn.
on 2013-06-04 15:16 by Randy
This post has now also been published on Portuguese on the Visual Loop Brazil site: http://visualoop.com/br/7072/infograficos-virais-comofaz


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Nice little board. How much are they?
Hi Zitron,I'll take one of your new boards as it'll just about shoehorn into the Futaba T9C module cavity.PayPal OK?I have enough components to build onto the board.Real shame you couldn't get it to fit inside a Futaba Tx module case Nigel.
I would really like to build your Spectrum Analyser. Could you please tell me where to find the component layout etc of your board. I see a comment in this forum that the schematic is "attached", but i cant see where it is attached. Sorry to be so stupid. You also offered to send a copy of the board to someone. I would really appreciate this. My email is firstname.lastname@example.com Thanks a lot.
Wait are you sure you measured the Futaba modules? I have a 9X which I think uses JR modules, but also measures 54x34??


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Immoral and Unwise
David P. Gushee
At the moment my fingers hit these keys, the U.S. government debt had reached $17.071 trillion, or $58,853 per citizen. Our debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio sat at 107 percent. Our credit rating had fallen to AA plus, with a negative outlook—the first time our rating has been downgraded. By all these measures, our country is falling behind Canada, Great Britain, Germany, and other peer nations.
Most progressive evangelicals who address government spending focus on compassion issues. They connect God's care for the poor to U.S. government spending priorities. This often seems to mean by default that all cuts to social welfare spending are bad, and that all increases are good.
I agree with my progressive evangelical allies that our government—which projects spending $3.77 trillion in fiscal 2014—seems to have sufficient resources to provide for the sick, the aged, the poor, and the uninsured. I agree with an overall reading of the Bible that prioritizes physical human needs over most other priorities. But I protest a too-easy move from "God cares for the poor and calls Christians to do the same" to "God wants the secular government of the United States to spend x on social welfare." Translating a sacred text into a political ethic is not that easy.
Still, we have a moral problem on our hands: While our nation budgets $3.77 trillion for spending in fiscal 2014, it forecasts revenue of $744 billion less than that. If a nation does that for long enough, it ends up with a debt of $17 trillion—and rising.
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Probiotics, Teeth Whitening, and Bad Breath
By Dr. Harold Katz – Bad Breath Expert
Posted: February 19, 2010
Posted: February 19, 2010
Probiotics have taken an even greater plunge into the mainstream. The mint form of these probiotics are now stocked in over 7,000 stores throughout the US. Allegedly, this probiotic mint is supposed to help encourage good health for the teeth and gums. It is said that this oral probiotic supposedly has teeth whitening qualities, as well as the ability to banish bad breath. Streptococcus mutans is the main bacteria that causes tooth decay, and this bacteria transforms sugars in the mouth (from snacks, meals, etc.) into acids, which in turn attack the enamel of the teeth and possibly cause lesions or caries. This probiotic targets this bacteria and helps prevent the damage it can cause. Obviously, more research has to be done on these new probiotics before further developments and assumptions can be made. We are finally seeing the probiotic market expanding throughout the US, after being stuck in a smaller niche for so long. Other companies are doing research in hopes to formulate a type of probiotic that fights against dental caries. Some of these new formulas will likely have the probiotic Lactobillus paracasei, which binds to the bacteria that causes caries and groups them together. Also, Aktiv-K12 is an excellent probiotic that helps prevent and treat bad breath, so check it out!
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Winter 2010 GeneaBloggers Games – Game Plan
Carrying the flag for Greta's Genealogy Bog in the 2010 GeneaBloggers Games is Humble Researcher. For any success she may achieve in the Games, HR credits the highly skilled and hardworking coaches of the GeneaBlogging community, led by Head Coach Thomas Macentee of Geneabloggers.
The flag carried by HR represents the United States, where she lives, the United Kingdom, where many of her ancestors originated, and Georgia, a country whose language she enthusiastically studies.
HR is a relatively junior athlete in these Games. Although she has a couple of documented strengths, in other areas she is either unproven or known to have weaknesses. She is not expected to be a top finisher, but we believe she will make a respectable showing and gain valuable experience in her first GeneaBloggers Games!
1. Go Back and Cite Your Sources!
Goal – Platinum medal
Athlete rating – Not a top contender, but not too bad for a newcomer
HR has been doing this one fairly consistently in her Reunion genealogy database and will continue it with her current research, so it should be fairly easy to reach 50 citations. She states that she will go back to her earliest entries to make sure she sourced all of them, and since she occasionally uses a "shorthand" source citation form in the program, she will create a file with the citation numbers that contains a proper, fully expanded citation for those sources.
2. Back Up Your Data!
Goal – Bronze medal (Outside possibility – gold)
Athlete rating – Flabby
This is HR's weak point and the area of her most modest ambitions; in these Games she says that she is "only going to put her toe into the water. " She has done one recent backup of all digital data and has most of her loose pictures in waterproof containers. A major scanning effort awaits the purchase of a high-quality scanner. She will write up a backup plan, publish it on the blog, and ask for recommendations and suggestions on accomplishing the goals of the plan and improving it.
3. Organize Your Research!
Goal – Diamond medal (Outside possibility – Platinum)
Athlete rating – A strong contender; rarely the leader of the pack, but usually among the leading pack
Most of her genealogy books, binders, hardcopy files, and digital files are fairly well organized and are kept together in a single location (hardcopy photos being the major exception). However, she has a few odd files, notes, and pieces of paper here and there, there is always more organization to be done on digital photos, and she can add some metadata to her digital files (and a few of those digital files are still "loose" on her computer desktop). Be careful not to let those little stray pieces trip you up, HR!
4. Expand Your Knowledge
Goal – Gold medal (Outside possibility – Platinum)
Athlete rating – An unknown, no known racing record, but could be a dark horse
Given enough time, she could probably achieve a platinum in this category, but she has admitted that she needs to be realistic. She has used Google maps but has not yet tried to post a map on her blog. She has created a timeline for an ancestor, but has not yet tried any of the timeline applications. One thing that she claims she would really like to do is create one or more memorial pages on Footnote, so this will be an incentive to do so. She also loves to read the tutorial pages on various genealogy sites, so this will be an enjoyable task. Known failure: She has created a Wordle, but did not succeed in saving and posting it (though a different application did work for her). So … it will be interesting to see what success she has with this category.
5. White, Write, Write!
Goal – Platinum medal
Athlete rating – Has kept in shape, strong hopes
This is one area where HR has kept in training. According to HR: "Whoodathunkit? A year or so ago, I would have thought that regularly writing and posting would be one of the least likely things for me to accomplish, but in the supportive atmosphere of the GeneaBlogging community, that assumption has been turned on its head. I had already planned to do several of these tasks; possible difficulty – prepublishing posts." We'll see!
6. Reach Out and Perform Genealogical Acts of Kindness!
Goal – Gold (Outside possibility – Diamond)
Athlete rating – Has experience in some areas, but this is a multiple-skill (decathlon/pentathlon) event, so best hopes are to place
She has some practice in the "following" blogs part, but is inexperienced in some of the other areas. Joining another genealogy society was already in her plans for this year, so this should give her a start.
That wraps up our "Up Close and Personal Interview: Humble Researcher's Game Plan" here in Virginia.
Let the games begin!
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Happy New Year all. Once again I deeply appreciate everyone's patience with me the last 6-8 months. Posts and reviews have been sparse, and I'm working hard to get things rolling on Sour Mash Manifesto. Thanks for sticking with the site.
Now, let's get 2014 started off with a new review of a Heaven Hill brand, Henry McKenna Single Barrel (10 year old) Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey. Henry McKenna was said to have brought his family's whiskey recipe from Ireland in the 1830's, and established a distillery in Kentucky in 1855. Heaven Hill procured the Henry McKenna brand from Seagrams and began producing this whiskey in the mid 90's. Let's take a further look shall we?
Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bottled In Bond Bourbon (10 Years), Barrel #1025, 50% abv (100 proof), $30/bottle
Color: Deep Amber/Russet
Nose: Caramel, golden raisin, rustic corn, vanilla, root beer, and firm oak.
Palate: Classic bourbon flavors of caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, golden fruits with some spicy zip (cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper). Sturdy oak backbone provides some structure. Concentrated, sharp with a beautiful mouth feel.
Overall: This is a satisfyingly delicious bourbon – straight forward in delivery, and rich with rustic character. There's a healthy dose of spice and heat on the palate to give this bourbon a little pop as well. If you enjoy the Evan Williams Single Barrel vintage dated releases – this 10 year old Henry McKenna has similar DNA, albeit with just a tad less finesse and grace. Outstanding value.
Sour Mash Manifesto Rating: 8.8 (Very Good)


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Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple You may offer flowers at mahalakshmi Feet by clicking here. You may also perform aarti by using the lamps provided. Kolhapur is located in Kolhapur district and is well connected with Pune, 240 km north. It is on the national highway between Bangalore and Pune. It is situated on the banks of the Panchganga river and is full of ancient temples and shrines.
This is the Real photograph of Kolhapur, Mahalaxmi Temple
The Shri Mahalakshmi Temple of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India, is one of the Shakti Peethas listed in various puranas of Hinduism. According to these writings, a Shakti Peetha is a place associated with Shakti, the goddess of power. The Kolhapur Shakti Peetha is of special religious significance being one of the six places where it is believed that one can either obtain salvation from desires or have them fulfilled. The temple takes its name from Mahalakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, and it is believed that the divine couple reside in the area.
The puranas, have listed 108 sites where Shakti (the goddess of power) is manifested. Amongst these, the Karveer area (the area where the present town of Kolhapur is located), is of special significance. This is one of the six abodes of Shakti, where one can achieve both fulfillment of desires as well as salvation from them. It is therefore considered to be of greater significance than Uttar Kashi. Shri Mahalakshmi is the consort of Shri Vishnu and it is said that they both reside in the Karveer area.
The four Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra are Tuljapur enshrining Bhavani, Kolhapur enshrining Mahalakshmi, Mahur enshrining Mahamaya Renukaand Saptshringi enshrining Jagadamba. Other Shakti temples in the state are those at Ambe Jogai and Aundh.
Blessing on the Net
You may offer flowers at mahalakshmi Feet by clicking here. You may also perform aarti by using the lamps provided.
Kolhapur is located in Kolhapur district and is well connected with Pune, 240 km north. It is on the national highway between Bangalore and Pune. It is situated on the banks of the Panchganga river and is full of ancient temples and shrines.
A festival image of the deity is taken out in procession around the temple courtyard each Friday, and on full moon days.
Legends: The Karavira Mahatmya states that Vishnu resides in the form of Mahalakshmi at Kolhapur. Legend has it that Kolhasura, a demon that tormented the Gods and other beings, was destroyed by Mahalakshmi here at Karavira, and that the spot of his death became a thirtha and that she took abode here in a shrine which constitutes the temple today. (Legend also has it that Parvati - Kolhambika destroyed the demon Kolhasura at Tryambakeshwar).
History:: Although several parts of the temple are of the second half of the second millennium CE, epigraphic references place the deity in the 7th century CE, and the temple in the 10th century CE. For a period in the interim, this temple had fallen out of worship and the image of the Goddess was housed elsewhere. Worship was restored in the year 1715 after the Marathas rose to power.
The Temple: The main entrance Mahadwara of the temple is the western entrance. Upon entering the Mahadwara one is confronted with several deepamaalas on either side, and enters the Garuda mandap with square pillars and foliated arches of wood, characteristic of Maratha temples. This mandap dates back to the 18th century. An image of garuda faces the sanctum. Another stone mandap, on a raised platform enshrining Ganesh, also faces the sanctum. Following this is the mandap with three shrines facing west. The central one is that of Mahalakshmi and the two on either side are those of Mahakali and Mahasaraswathi.
Shri Mahalaxmi temple has 4 entrances out of which main is on the west side and has a place over it to keep the kettle drums. There are 2 pilgrimage spots viz Kashi and Manikarnika on north side. In the yard, there is a group of lamps in a row. Also there are 2 modern fountains. On the entrance of north side, large bell is rung. It is one o the largest bells in Maharashtra. This loud clanging of the bells is heard in the region up to 4 miles radius.
The temple complex exhibits mortarless construction echoing the style of the early Deccan temples. Also to be noted here are the horizontal mouldings and the vertical offsets which create a rich light and shade pattern. Also seen in this temple is a rich display of sculpture of figurines in dancing poses, musicians, gods and goddesses. The three sancta have rather simple shikharas of brick and mortar dating back to the 19th century.
The image of Mahalakshmi carved in black stone is 3 feet in height. The Shri yantra is carved on one of the walls in the temple. The sanctum is designed such that once a year, the setting rays of the sun fall on the face of the image of Mahalakshmi for a period of 3 days in the months of Pisces and Leo.
Above the Mahalakshmi sanctum is a shrine with a Shivalingam and a nandi. The devakoshtas house Venkatesha, Katyayani and Gowri Shankar - facing the north, east and the south. There are a number of subsidiary shrines in the courtyard to the Navagrahas, Surya, Mahishasuramardini, Vitthal-Rakhmai, Shiva, Vishnu, Tulja Bhavani and others. Some of these images date back to the 11th century, while some are of recent origin. Also located in the courtyard is the temple tank Manikarnika Kund, on whose bank is a shrine to Visweshwar Mahadev.
Worship: Five worship services are offered each day here. The first one is at 5 am, and it involves the waking of the deity with a Kakada - torch, to the accompaniment of hymns. The second worship service at 8 am involves the offeirng of the Shodashopachara pooja consisting of 16 elements. The afternoon and evening services and the Shejaarati pooja constitute the three other services.


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I am having some fun playing online at the Hogwarts School of Magic, at Ravelry and have just posted some of my school supplies.
Brent, the wee brown owl, pattern:
Book bag, pattern:
Flying broomstick, pattern:
Not finished yet is a witches hat and my magic wand! (Maybe the wand should have been first!)
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|9th July 2013, 05:39 AM
Johto Region Champion
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[JOHTO LEGACY] Pokémon Christmas - 2014 Version Released!
Trainin' in a Winter Wonderland
Hack of:
Pokemon Gold Version
This is much more than a simple graphics hack to add snow. This game takes place the same year as GSC, just later in the year. It assumes that the events of GSC (the radio tower take over, the sick Pokémon at the lighthouse, all that stuff) took place that summer, so the major events will be different and more holiday themed. Since this is part of what I'm calling the "Johto Legacy", I will also include a few references to things that happened in "Pokémon Secrets and Rumours" and things that will happen in "Pokémon Spirits and Legends".
What's New:
- Physical/Special split, like the newer games have
- Ability to play as a Boy or a Girl player, chosen in the intro
- Kris as the player's friendly rival
- The player you didn't choose as an extra rival
- Major events changed to new and holiday themed ones
- Updated tilesets to give it a snowy winter feel, with Fire Red looks
- Maps updated to their designs from Heart Gold
- New Pokémon added (from newer gens, NO Fakemon)
- A completely new move, "Flame Ball" used to melt ice blocks
- Rock Climb added to certain areas
- Draco Meteor added (only available in the Dragon's Den shrine in a gift Pokémon)
- Zigzagoon and Linoone have the "Pickup" ability
- New items (Key Items, Regular Items, etc.)
- Ice sliding on frozen lakes outside, not just in Ice Path
- New locations, including: South Isle, Battle Tower, Ecruteak Shinto Shrine, and more
- Locations from Heart Gold and Crystal added: Dragon's Den Shrine, Johto Safari Zone, and more
- Restored Kanto locations, including: Viridian Forest, Pewter Museum, and more
- Some wild Pokémon location changes, some are the same
- Trainers sprites and rosters updated
- All Gym Leaders have additional Pokémon, and all of Kanto's gyms are higher levels
- Lots of events have been redone, removed, added, etc.
- Some trainer classes have been changed
- There have been changes to the Elite Four
- Viridian Gym has a different leader
- New Game Corner prizes (Johto and Kanto)
- Additional Prize Exchanges added at the Battle Tower
- Practice Battle Machines added for the Battle Tower. (They are like the ones in the old Sterling Silver, but improved)
- Something special involving the Global Terminal in Goldenrod City
- More
New Pokémon
New Evolutions
Eevee -> Glaceon = Ice Shard
Eevee -> Leafeon = Leaf Stone
Snorunt -> Glalie = Level up
Snorunt -> Frosslass = Sun Stone
Piloswine -> Mamoswine = Level Up
Sneasel -> Weavile = Moon Stone
Poliwhirl > Politoed = Moonstone
Kadabra > Alakazam = Moonstone
Slowpoke > Slowking = Moonstone
Haunter > Gengar = Moonstone
Machoke > Machamp = Lv 44
Graveler > Golem = Lv 41
Onix > Steelix = Lv 30
Scyther > Scizor = Lv 30
Porygon > Porygon2 = Thunderstone
Seadra > Kingdra = Moonstone
Pokémon You Cannot Get (Even by trading)
Hoppip (Replaced by Mudkip)
Skiploom (Replaced by Marshtomp)
Jumpluff (Replaced by Swampert)
Spinarak (Replaced by Mamoswine)
Ariados (Replaced by Weavile)
Dunsparce (Replaced by Leafeon)
Tangela (Replaced by Glaceon)
Sunkern (Replaced by Snorunt)
Sunflora (Replaced by Glalie)
Yanma (Replaced by Froslass)
Sentret (Replaced by Zigzagoon)
Furret (Replaced by Linoone)
If you have VBA link or another emulator that supports trading, you can still trade like normal. All Pokémon that require trading to evolve will still evolve normally if traded, but they will also be able to evolve without trading as well in the ways described in the "New Evolutions" section.
Screenshots: (I will continue to update these soon once I get the new tilesets finalized)
Support Banner:
Here is a banner you can put in your signatures, (on forums that have them) or you are free to make your own. I just put this together because I realized I hadn't made one!
RED - Contributed a lot of the code for the gender selection, also a few devamped tiles
Miksy91 - Taught me ASM, and was a lot of help with the routine for the Pickup ability
Tauwasser - Created the Ex Tileset patch which I used
Koolboyman - Original designer of the Physical/Special split routine
Kanzure, and the other contributors to Pokecrystal - Even though this is a hack of Gold, Pokecrystal helped me track down several various routines that I needed to modify. Sorry I talked bad about that project in the past, that was very stupid of me.
~G0LD! and Chamber - Town Map graphics
Luigi-San - Various sprites
Amvz08 - Various sprites
Pixel Eye - Various sprites
Berries Inc - Various sprites
Pia Carrot - Various sprites, Various Text
Mateo - 99% of the devamped tilesets, also primary scripter, mapper, designer, etc. Generally everything else.
South Isle and the Legend Festival were inspired by Pokémon: The Movie 2000.
Ecruteak Shinto Shrine was inspired by Sailor Moon.
Above Cerulean Cave was inspired by Pokémon Secrets and Rumours.
Jack's Secret Base was inspired by Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Battle Tower was inspired by Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Sterling Silver, and various Battle Frontiers.
Town and Route designs inspired by Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver.
The Rival's personality was inspired by Lyra from Pokémon Heart Gold & Soul Silver, and May from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
The Rival's design was inspired by Pokémon Crystal.
Vulpix appearing in Union Cave was inspired by Pokemon Brown, where Vulpix can be found in Merson Cave.
2014 Johto + Elite Four Release
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|9th July 2013, 05:47 AM
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Say, if I'm Jewish, will I be able to play this hack without going to hell?
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|9th July 2013, 05:50 AM
Orange Developer
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Valencia Island
Age: 24
Posts: 811
It's actually been awhile since I've seen the progress on this hack. It's really looking good Mateo and I can't wait to see what's in store for this year's release. I've always loved the fact it feels like an addition to Gold/Silver's storyline, along with Spirits and Legends.
|9th July 2013, 05:53 AM
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Canada
Posts: 72
I have to say, this is a terrific hack. I've been playing casually for the past couple of months now and you've done a great job.
I haven't looked much into the future update, but are you planning on adding any new Pokémon? I would love to have more to catch!
Maybe something kinda draws near.
|9th July 2013, 06:08 AM
Johto Region Champion
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Johto
Age: 30
Posts: 779
As for new Pokemon, I've replaced Sentret and Furret with Zigzagoon and Linoone (and with the help of Miksy91, I added a cool new secret to go with them, but you'll have to play to find out haha.) I've also added 3 fakemon that were created, designed, and sprited by amvz08. I don't know how people feel about Fakemon around here, but I personally think that they are very well done and they won't hurt the feel any. These new fakemon fill the slots that were originally used by Mudkip's family in the last update. It didn't seem right to include only 1 line of Hoenn starters, and they didn't fit especially well anyway.
Mostly this new update is about events and gameplay though. Some of the maps have been tweaked a little, trainers have been changed around more, and Kanto isn't as easy as it was before. Also a lot of events have been redone that were still too similar to Gold. I know the start of the game was almost identical with the whole "Meet Oak at Mr. Pokémon's house, fight the rival in Cherrygrove" thing going on. Plus the lighthouse event was still the same and a lot of other things that should have been different were... not different. So this should help with continuity as well as giving new things to enjoy throughout the game.
EDIT: I did keep the Red Gyarados event in though, and I now have NPCs lampshading this. One in particular comes to mind who says something like "People are all going nuts about a Red Gyarados. I've seen like a dozen of 'em living here by the lake like this."
Also, Pia Carrot, there are a few more continuity hints at Spirits and Legends as well, including the player from that game's house in Cherrygrove and an NPC based on an anime character that I know we both like
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|9th July 2013, 12:07 PM
P l a y t h e f i e l d
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: The seas
Age: 24
Posts: 49
This hack looks sooo bomblastically awesome! I love the new additions and CHRISTMAS IN JOHTO AND KANTO AGisduhaDS?OGASGSDFHOASDIGHADOPGJDAS
Definitely gonna try this out as soon as that version comes out!
|9th July 2013, 12:58 PM
Let it go!
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: United States
Age: 22
Posts: 365
This is an absolute gorgeous hack
I can't wait for the release, because I will definitely play it!
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|9th July 2013, 04:25 PM
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Canada
Posts: 72
Awesome, Matt. I'm all for fakemon, and I wouldn't mind having more than just 3!
But my dilemma is if, after you release the next version, I should start a new save or continue from my last one...
Maybe something kinda draws near.
|9th July 2013, 05:03 PM
Johto Region Champion
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@Esmas - You'll want to start a new save, this one won't be fully compatible with the 2012 version. What with the added Boy/Girl option and a lot of events being changed, you might run into errors (or at the very least, end up not getting to see events because they would be marked as already having passed).
@Rocka and @Pirate Ninja - Thanks guys! Hope you all enjoy it (I'm sure you will though). Assuming nothing weird comes up, hoping to have this patch ready by the end of the month. But I'll keep everyone updated on things.
|21st July 2013, 09:57 PM
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Just bumping this thread with a few screenshots.
Oh you know, just a new area.
Whichever player you didn't chose in the intro will still be around and do things.
A little update to Elm's Lab.
Pocky and Rocky.
Well, it doesn't seem to be actively snowing and its sunny, so I guess it works.
An incense burner. Unlike the ones in houses, you can actually use these.
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STRATFORD, Conn. (AP) � An off-duty New Haven police officer shot and critically wounded his 18-year-old daughter, apparently mistaking her for an intruder after she sneaked out of their Stratford home and re-entered through the basement.
Eric Scott, 41, on the New Haven force for nine years, has not been charged in the Tuesday shooting.
�Mr. Scott was under the impression his daughter had gone to bed for the night,� Stratford Capt. Thomas Rodia said. �He did not expect his daughter to be outside or down in the basement.�
Investigators said Tasha Scott left her home late Monday to meet a boyfriend. She triggered a backyard motion sensor light as she tried to enter through a basement door.
Awakened by the light, Eric Scott spotted someone moving in the basement bathroom, police said. He fired his department-issued pistol once, hitting the teen in the knee. The bullet traveled up her leg and lodged in her thigh area, police said.
Her father called 911, authorities said.
The teenager underwent surgery and was listed in critical but stable condition Wednesday morning.
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Laura Lee Midgette of Farmville and Randy Lee Potts of New Bern were united in marriage on June 22, 2013, at Farmville United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Price officiating.
Laura Lee Midgette of Farmville and Randy Lee Potts of New Bern were united in marriage on June 22, 2013, at Farmville United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Price officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Carolyn Midgette of Farmville and the late Willie Midgette. She is the granddaughter of Careda Midgette of Virginia Beach, Va. and Louise Little of Suffolk, Va.
The bridegroom is the son of Mitchell and Konni Potts of Reelsboro and the grandson of Helen and Joe Patterson of Gallipolis, Ohio.
The bride was given in marriage by her mother and her family.
Nuptial music was provided by pianist Janet Joyner.
Maid of honor was Lisa Midgette of Farmville, sister of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Keevet Hooks of Greenville, Ashley Little of Hopewell, Va., and Tiffany Turk of Virginia Beach, Va.
Naomi Hill was the flower girl.
Best man was Jason Potts of Raleigh, brother of the groom.
Groomsmen were Steven Cook and Will Dilbeck, both of New Bern, and Curtis Hill of Reelsboro.
Ushers were Glenn Still and Lionel Still, both of New Bern, and Ayden Hill of Reelsboro.
Donavan Still was the ringbearer.
Assisting with the wedding was Mary Jones of Chesapeake, Va., matron of ceremonies.
A reception, hosted by the bride�s mother, was held in the fellowship hall of the church.
Assisting with the reception were caterer Deborah Dail Inc. of Snow Hill and family and friends of the couple.
The couple took a honeymoon trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The bride graduated from Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, Va. and is employed by Advance Auto as a commercial mobile sales pro.
The bridegroom graduated from Pamlico County High School and is employed by Walmart as an electronics department manager.
They plan to live in New Bern.


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Release Date: November 1, 2013
BUFFALO, N.Y. – John Gottardy, director of operations in the Student Financial Aid office at The Ohio State University (OSU), has been named director of financial aid in the University at Buffalo Office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment. The announcement was made today by Lee H. Melvin, vice provost for enrollment.
Gottardy's appointment begins Nov. 8.
Melvin said that Gottardy's credentials and experience set him apart from a very accomplished group of candidates.
"John Gottardy is an outstanding higher education professional, with more than 25 years of experience, who has demonstrated forward-thinking ideas on the strategic management of valuable institutional funds to support enrollment, retention and graduation goals," says Melvin.
At OSU, which has a semester enrollment of approximately 64,000 students, Gottardy directed all aspects of daily operations for the Student Financial Aid Office, and reengineered all business processes in an effort to increase service, improve efficiency and reduce costs.
He was responsible for the awarding, disbursement and reconciliation of over $1 billion in federal, state and institutional funding in 2012. He streamlined the university's business processes, reducing the financial aid application processing time from 10 weeks to a turnaround time of 24 to 48 hours.
As UB's financial aid director, Gottardy will provide leadership, oversee budgets, formulate and implement policies and procedures and develop strategic financial aid initiatives in conjunction with UB's vice provost for enrollment to achieve the university's recruitment and retention goals for undergraduate and graduate students.
He will lead, mentor, train and develop a staff of 41; award an aid budget in excess of $265 million annually, including a $14 million merit scholarship budget; develop new policies and procedures that enhance efficiency; and complete all required annual federal, state and institutional reports.
Seventy percent of UB's 29,000 students receive financial aid.
Scott Weber, senior vice provost for academic affairs, said Gottardy will bring a wealth of valuable experience to UB's financial aid business practices.
"In John Gottardy, we have identified an individual who is more than capable of balancing the management of the ever-increasing number of aid applicants with a keen understanding of the financial aid process and the importance of financial aid to students and families," Weber said. "And most importantly, Gottardy has a proven record of providing outstanding service to students and their families."
Prior to OSU, Gottardy served at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkson, Ga., Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz., and Temple University.
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Jul 27, 2012
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Professor Emeritus in the Patton College of Education Ray Skinner, 86, died at Riverside Hospital in Columbus on July 15.
According to his obituary, Skinner taught at Ohio University for 30 years and during his first year, he submitted a proposal that was funded by the U.S. Department of Education to start the Upward Bound Program.
"Dr. Skinner has been a tremendous supporter of our Upward Bound program," said Director of Upward Bound Kwabena Owusu-Kwarteng. "In addition to setting up and supporting the Ray and Marilyn Skinner Upward Bound Scholar Athlete Award (UBSAA) in 2010, he was an active member on our advisory board.
"He was always full of life and ready with stories of his and Marilyn's travels as well as his experiences with Upward Bound. We dedicated our end of summer awards ceremony to his memory and will be looking to honor his legacy some more in the coming year. His loss is deeply felt."
Skinner also directed many other programs such as the Ohio University Governor's Scholars for Talented and Gifted Students, The National Science Foundation Summer Institutes for Earth Science Teachers, and the Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.
A native of the Columbus area, he graduated from Carroll High School in 1944. During his senior year, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Army Air Corps during WWII.
Using the G.I. Bill, he earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Ohio State University before obtaining his Ph.D. from Kent State University. Before coming to Ohio University, he taught math, biology and earth science at the high school level in northern Ohio and coached basketball for 15 years.
During his lifetime, Skinner received many distinguished service awards for his professional career as well as his service to the community and is included in a number of halls of fame.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Lamont Skinner; two daughters, Sarah Jane and Suzanne Skinner of Florida; and stepson Sam DiLiberto and his wife Bunny of The Plains.
"Dr. Skinner is and will always be a beloved member of our faculty," said Patton College Dean Renee Middleton. "He was responsible for the writing of our first Upward Bound grant and has had a significant impact on the lives of students who aspire to go to college. More than that, he has continued to be supportive of the mission of Upward Bound. He has established a legacy that we will continue to cherish and honor."
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, in the Ohio University Walter Hall Rotunda. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Upward Bound Program, c/o Ohio University Patton College of Education, McCracken Hall, Suite 124, Athens, OH 45701.


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The Bridge of Life: Options for Placentas
Editor's note: This article first appeared in Midwifery Today, Issue 84, Winter 2007.
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The thought occurred to me the other day that some people may find the use of their baby's placenta as medicine unusual. I also have begun to see that many people do not know the placenta's purpose and how it works. I realized that if people correlate the two (placenta medicine and placenta physiology), perhaps such use would not seem so bizarre to them.
The placenta is a beautiful organ. It is the only organ that develops and grows within another organ. It is responsible for growing a healthy baby. It is the bridge between a mother and her baby in the womb. In some cultures, it is called the called bucha-co-satthi, meaning baby's friend.(1) Others see the placenta as the baby's protective older sibling.(2) For these reasons alone, it is unique, amazing and beautiful.
The baby and the placenta are made from the same cells, which are formed through combination of the egg and the sperm. Once implantation occurs on about day six after fertilization, the gestation period begins and the fertilized egg and the placenta begin to develop separately, still connected. The placenta stays attached to the uterine wall while the fetus has the ability to move around the uterus.
The placenta is the fetus's only source of food, blood, oxygen, vitamins and nutrients. All of these vital resources are carried from placenta to fetus via the cord. These resources come from the mother's bloodstream, which is why a healthy nutritious balance of whole foods is so important during pregnancy. Iron is especially important because iron increases the hemoglobin level in the blood; hemoglobin carries oxygen in the body. Once the baby is born and the cord stops pulsing, that baby is no longer getting its oxygen from the placenta. When baby takes a first breath, the lungs begin to work and baby begins breathing on his or her own. In order for the baby to receive all the blood and oxygen required, the cord must stop pulsing before being cut.
What should be done with the placenta once it has served its purpose? Women who have a baby in the hospital most likely will have their placentas taken away for testing or for incineration unless they specifically request to take it home. When I think about my placenta being incinerated, I am so sad. The fact that no one ever told my parents that they had other options makes me angry.
Many people bury their baby's placenta under a tree or in the garden. That way, they will always know where it is. The nutrients from the placenta also make a great fertilizer! The downside to planting the placenta is that if you move away from that home, you have to leave it there. It also needs to be buried at least one foot deep in order to keep animals from digging it up.
Another option is lotus birth, where the placenta is left attached to the baby via the cord until the cord falls off on its own. Many people believe that the baby will separate from the placenta when he or she is ready and that cutting the cord intervenes in a natural process. The placenta may be covered with salts and/or herbs (great ones are rosemary and sage) and then covered with a diaper or cloth pad and kept close to baby. Lotus birth can be an incredibly spiritual experience for everyone involved. It is also a great way to keep visitors away for a few days! The downside to having a lotus birth is that the placenta may possibly hinder physical bonding if either of the partners feels uncomfortable with the process.
Another popular method for handling the extrauterine placenta is to consume it. If a woman loses a lot of blood at a birth, some midwives recommend that the placenta immediately be cooked with some onion and served. Women who have done this tell me that it tastes like a combination of liver and beef. I also have seen some women take a small piece of fresh placenta after the birth and consume it in order to feel grounded after the birth.
Women who cannot quite stomach eating their placenta can use it in another way. They can turn the placenta into capsules and still receive all of the amazing benefits that it has to offer. Often a local midwife or student midwife will be willing to take the placenta after the birth and bring it back within the next couple of days in pill form. The organ is steamed and then cooked at a low temperature (below 100 degrees F) for 8–12 hours. Then it is ground up into powder form and placed in capsules. I like to burn a candle while making the medicine and then give it to the woman along with the pills. The candle helps to ground me while making the medicine and helps me to think about the birth that this placenta came from.
Because the pills are in capsules, they are tasteless and can be taken with other vitamins. I had one client who could, nevertheless, taste the placenta in this form, so she simply opened the capsules and sprinkled the powder over some yogurt and could not taste it then.
Placenta medicine can benefit the women who take it for a number of reasons. In Chinese medicine, placenta medicine is called Zi He Che and is given for various health problems, including infertility, impotence and asthma. It is given to correct an imbalance in the body.
After a woman has a baby, many changes quickly begin to occur in her body. Hormones revert to pre-pregnancy levels, organs shift and blood levels decrease—just to name a few. This transition can sometimes be difficult. Placentas contain hormones which, when given in the postpartum period, can make the change easier. Ingesting the placenta also can help to prevent postpartum depression. I have seen quite a few women who had postpartum depression with previous pregnancies take placenta medicine after a current pregnancy and feel completely different.
Placenta medicine also has nutritional benefits. It is a high source of iron and protein. Because the placenta is the bridge between mother and baby, it contains all of the same vitamins and nutrients that mother has passed across to baby. This may be especially important if a woman experiences postpartum hemorrhage.
The recommended dosage of placenta pills is one twice a day for two to three weeks. Each placenta can usually make about one hundred pills, depending on the size. The rest of the pills that are not used immediately can be stored (in the refrigerator) for "low" times, either emotionally or physically. They also can be saved for menopause or other big changes.
Another use for placenta is as a homeopathic remedy for the baby. This requires taking a piece of the placenta after the birth and letting it dilute in alcohol for a few days and then going through a process of diluting and succussing (repeatedly shaking vigorously) the mixture. This remedy is comparable to the baby's own special rescue remedy. It can be used for traumatic experiences or just a simple rebalancing. The energy released during the making of this medicine is quite astounding. Every time I have made this special remedy, the liquid actually changed color during succussing (it appears cloudy and white) and I felt the energy through my hands and arms.
Placenta prints are a terrific complement to any of the above methods. They can be done even if it is decided that the placenta be buried, consumed or kept attached to the newborn. You will need a couple pieces of paper (good canvas paper works the best) and preferably a chux pad or a lot of newspaper. Begin by letting a lot of the extra blood drain from the placenta onto the chux pad. Once this is done, place the placenta with the baby's side facing up (you can do both sides, but most people prefer using the baby's side because it resembles a tree and is quite often said to be the "tree of life"). Slowly lower the paper onto the placenta and gently press down. Lift up slowly and the print should be seen. It may be wise to do a few in case one smears or doesn't work properly. I like to do placenta prints with children that are present at the birth. It helps them to feel involved and is similar to painting for them.
The placenta is an incredibly important and spiritual piece of life. It has many uses, both spiritual and medicinal. It can provide whatever is needed and should not be wasted. If none of the above methods seem appealing, try finding a midwifery school in the area to which the placenta can be donated for teaching purposes. At least it will not be wasted. We are responsible for treating the placenta with respect for everything that it has done.
Kelly Graff is a student at Birthwise Midwifery School. She is currently completing her training at the Hollywood Birth Center. She was first taught by Robin Doolittle, CPM, about placenta medicine and then carried the knowledge with her to Australia where she helped women to appreciate their placentas. You may contact her for instructions to make medicinal recipes. Do not attempt them without proper instruction from someone who has previous experience with placenta medicine, as very specific directions must be followed.
- Dunham, Carroll. Mamatoto. Viking Penguin, 1991. Page 108.
- Ibid.


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Hyperventilation is breathing too deeply and faster than normal. This causes too much carbon dioxide to be exhaled. As a result, levels of carbon dioxide in the blood and brain tissue drop.
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Symptoms usually last 20 to 30 minutes, but seem to last hours. Though scary, hyperventilation is not usually dangerous.
Self-care may be enough to treat hyperventilation. If it persists or occurs with other symptoms, seek medical care.
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Do you breathe rapidly and have any of these problems?
Do you hyperventilate often? Or, have you had 4 or more panic attacks over a 4-week span?
Self-Care / First Aid
See also Self-Care / Prevention for Anxiety.
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1. Computer was idling with nothing running (not even msn) for a couple hours, walked into the room to find it had blue screened.
2. Restarted computer, windows wouldn't start, instead I got some Hard Drive configuration error message.
3. Shut off computer completely including hard switch in back. Turned it back on and got a new error message that System32/Hal.dll was missing or corrupt.
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