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Scotland to appoint interim coach?
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November 27, 2012
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Former Scotland international Kenny Logan has suggested that the Scottish Rugby Union should turn to Scott Johnson to fill the void left by Andy Robinson on a temporary basis.
Robinson left his post as Scotland coach on Sunday following their 21-15 defeat to Tonga at Aberdeen. Johnson joined the SRU in the aftermath of their dismal 2012 Six Nations campaign and has taken up a position as senior assistant coach. And Logan claims that Johnson should take charge of the team on an interim basis for the forthcoming Six Nations, similar to what England did with Stuart Lancaster.
"I wouldn't rush into getting somebody before Christmas," Logan, who won 70 caps for Scotland, said. "I'd let the team sweat and see how they perform under Scott Johnson.
"It would be silly to try to get a coach for the start of the Six Nations. Do what England have done, see how the players react and what happens."
Various names have already been suggested for the post with Sean Lineen heavily linked with the interim role. According to reports, other expressions of interest have already been made and the formal process could begin by the end of this week. Led by SRU chief executive Mark Dodson, discussions over Robinson's successor have begun, with Nick Mallett, Jake White, Todd Blackadder, Wayne Smith and Bryan Redpath rumoured contenders.
Some have commitments elsewhere, meaning an interim appointment would make sense. But former Scotland coach Jim Telfer has suggested two different figures for the post - Gala's George Graham and former Blues coach Pat Lam - and goes on to claim that Johnson should not be considered for the interim role.
"What I think we need right at this moment is a bit of realism in the Scotland squad about where we are and where we can get to, and sometimes that comes not from a coach's skills on the field necessarily but in his approach and what he says," Telfer told the Scotsman. "What I like about George is that he never goes over the top about how good his players are, but is very honest.
"He is always looking for improvement from his players, at whatever level he has worked, and he has also built up a lot of experience as a coach over the past decade or so. I think Andy Robinson was a good coach and George is also a very honest coach. He has improved Gala enormously and has been around the international scene, and in Italy, for a while.
"I wouldn't appoint Scott Johnson, because he still has to prove himself as far as I'm concerned, but the SRU may do. But even if they go instead for Sean Lineen, who would be my preference, Graham would still be a good forwards coach for either of them.
"Another I would look at is Pat Lam, who worked with the Scotland squad along with Alan Tait before Matt Williams came in and took a different tack.
"Pat is a very good coach. He was dumped by the Blues this year after four years with them in Super Rugby, but he knows the game very well and is a positive coach, always looking to develop players and improve the team. That is the job, to bring these players together and push them to a higher standard; to their ultimate. I think Andy Robinson was trying to do that, but it's no easy job."
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South Africa has been on the world's main stage for several years. A country of great diversity in its people, geography, wildlife and economy, South Africa is not easily explainable or forgotten.
CSB/SJU students on the South Africa program live in Port Elizabeth, situated on the Indian Ocean near the southern tip of the African continent. With a population of over one million, it is South Africa's fifth largest city and host to several World Cup matches. It has a sunny, dry, temperate climate similar to that of Southern California, combined with the wind of Chicago.
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- South Africa is at the same time a first world and a third world experience.
- Excursions to Cape Town, the frontier, and other local attractions are included in the program.
- The cost of living in South Africa is quite affordable compared to many other programs. Daily expenses can be lower than many other metropolitan areas.
Students study in classrooms at Nelson Mandela University (NMU). Students choose from seminar courses designed specifically for our program including political science, literature, South African music, and marine biology. In addition, all students enroll in the Study Abroad Seminar taught by their faculty director.
CSB/SJU students have access to library, computer lab, recreation and sports facilities with South African and other international students at NMU. Many choose to get involved with the local clubs and organizations.
Volunteer and Service Learning are major components of this program. All students enroll in a Community Service Learning course and participate in one of three projects sponsored by CSB/SJU. Each week students spend 6 to 8 hours on-site in some of PE's most impoverished areas.
For a complete list of classes please refer to page 2 of the South Africa brochure.
Participants live in apartments at Langerry Holiday Flats which overlook the beach. Each flat is fully furnished and equipped so students have the facilities to prepare their own meals. The flats are located approximately two miles from NMU's campus. Students can use the public transportation system between NMU and their flats, or walk.
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The approximate program dates for South Africa are late January to late May.
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For more information on the Program Fees for this program, please refer to the South Africa Program Brochure. Another great resource is the Financing your Experience brochure. This brochure includes estimates of what past participants spent on this program, along with information regarding scholarships and financial aid for study abroad.
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Please note: to obtain the required visa to study on this program you will need to travel to a South African Consulate in the US for visa processing (most commonly, Chicago). This is not included in your program fee.
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The Role of Rural Advisory Services in Agricultural Innovation Systems
26-28 September 2012, Manila, Philippines
Programme (pdf, 90KB)
Side events: APIRAS meeting, Farmers' Experiences, Gender in RAS, Extension Policies
Participants list (pdf, 319KB)
Context and objectives of the meeting
From 26-28 September 2012, the 3rd GFRAS Annual Meeting took place in Manila, Philippines, hosted by the Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services (APIRAS) Network. 141 people from various countries and sectors participated in the 3rd GFRAS Annual Meeting. The meeting focused on the role of rural advisory services in agricultural innovation systems and the functioning of the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS), especially in regards to results-oriented networking.
Objectives of the 3rd GFRAS Annual Meeting were to:
- Understand and agree on the role of rural advisory services (RAS) in agricultural innovation systems (AIS)
- Strengthen RAS networks for results-oriented activities
- Update participants on progress in GFRAS
Since its 2nd Annual Meeting in Kenya, GFRAS developed into a functioning network on RAS. Its vision to see RAS effectively contributing to the sustainable reduction of hunger and poverty worldwide can only be achieved in collaboration and active exchange with other actors in AIS and rural development. The 3rd GFRAS Annual Meeting gave space to reflect on the roles that RAS need to play in AIS and on actions that are required from other actors to realise operational agricultural innovation systems. Participants reflected on how their fora can be strengthened to be reliable partners in AIS that contribute to results in regards to rural development and poverty reduction.
Participants appreciated the participative approach of the event. The opportunity to network and exchange with peers was considered motivating and helpful for activities to strengthen RAS. "To compare with others helps to develop your own organisation: GFRAS meetings are perfect to do so" (male participant from Europe). The GFRAS Annual Meeting was recognised as a mechanism to create relations and access information and documents. "Participation in this 3rd Annual Meeting gave me the opportunity to create relations with an organisation using ICTs in the Philippines and…to know how to apply a number of tools in Benin in addition to the existing ones" (male participant from West Africa).New affiliates increased their understanding of the purpose and functioning of GFRAS. Sponsored participants plan to share meeting outputs with their constituency and apply new insights in their positions. "I plan to conduct a workshop…to discuss RAS and AIS from different perspective in order to promote better RAS and AIS services" (female participant from South East Asia).
Minutes (pdf 1MB)
Recommendations and main conclusions of the meeting
An evaluation showed the vast majority of participants were very satisfied or satisfied with the achievements of the meeting. The recommendations and conclusions they gave during the meeting and in evaluation forms and reports are summarised below. GFRAS will consider them in 2013 and report on them at its 4th GFRAS Annual Meeting.
The role of rural advisory services in agricultural innovation systems
Innovation is crucial in rural development and happens mostly through interaction between actors and sectors in AIS. Based on discussions about RAS links and institutions, capacities and policies for effective RAS, and business orientation in RAS and AIS, participants elaborated a shared position on the role of RAS in rural development and AIS. They concluded that RAS contribute to innovation by facilitation, fostering joint learning, alliance building, empowering and strengthening capacities of farmers, not neglecting technical tasks. In order to play this role, RAS need the ability to deal with change, entrepreneurship and business skills, and the capacity to listen and respond to demands.
- Other AIS actors should create an enabling environment for interaction with RAS:
- Farmer leaders need to collate and express demands
- Education should revise curricula and develop module-based courses and distance learning
- Policy is required to coordinate and integrate actors in AIS on different geographic levels and introduce incentives
- Investors should use mechanisms that reflect sustainability
The session on the role of RAS in AIS increased participants' understanding of the need for capacity strengthening in RAS, coordination and advocacy in AIS, and for the involvement of producer organisations and the private sector.
RAS fora: Strengthening results-oriented networking
After a period that concentrated on the inception of regional fora, the 3rd GFRAS Annual Meeting provided a space to reflect network mechanisms and structures that lead to results and a strong position in AIS. Presenters from Africa, Europe, and Latin America shared their approaches with less established networks and identified as success factors for young fora to
- Elaborate an overview of the RAS and AIS system and generate evidence on effects of RAS
- Identify focal points on national level who gather diverse actors, coordinate activities in countries, collate a country-based position, and strengthen thereby advocacy
- Initiate the establishment of country fora and provide guiding documentsEstablish working groups, virtual social network platforms, and partnerships
- Attract interest by responding to identified needs and elaborate concrete results
The GFRAS steering committee and secretariat were recommended to continue supporting the institutionalisation of (sub-) regional networks, fostering interaction and networking between regions, engaging in capacity strengthening and thematic support, and advocating for RAS.
Comparing their own regional efforts with other networks helped participants in the GFRAS Annual Meeting to better understand how to establish or strengthen their RAS fora. "A learning from the meeting was about how collaboration in RAS networks can take place. In this regard, we improved our ideas about how to…transform RELASER into a dynamic network with high utility to support Latin American RAS" (male participant from Latin America). Participants got a deeper insight of the functioning of GFRAS and found partners for networking and content-related activities. "The meeting was an opportunity for me to meet AFAAS members and discuss about the development of the network within Benin and also in West Africa" (male participant from West Africa).
GFRAS will continue fostering RAS and strengthening their contribution to AIS. Interactions with different AIS actors will be key: The GFRAS capacity working group and (sub-) regional networks will discuss RAS roles, strategies, and capacities and engage in improving education curricula on RAS. A stronger focus will be put in 2014 on RAS interaction with policy makers. "Funding and political influences remain the main hurdles in the development process of our region" (male participant from South Asia).The role of producer organisations and private sector in RAS will be the topic of the 4th GFRAS Annual Meeting, taking place on 24-26 September 2013 in Berlin, Germany.
(Sub-) regional networks will contribute to these planned activities and initiate their own discussions and results that are appropriate to their contexts. "The learnings from this meeting will be used to improve the links between research and extension in innovation while searching a much more integrated process with a high level of participation of producers in all steps" (male participant from Latin America). GFRAS will continue backstopping (sub-) regional networks upon demand and fostering their exchange. In response to enhanced structures, learning between country fora from different regions will be initiated and supported.
The Role of Rural Advisory Services (RAS) in Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS)
A.P. Saliot: The role of RAS in the Philippine AIS (pdf 1.8MB)
R.S. Vadakkel: The role of RAS in AIS (pdf 425KB)
Strengthening RAS Links and Institutions in Agricultural Innovation Systems
E. Ruz: Integrative Vision of PROCISUR (pdf 3MB), Annex, Spanish presentation, Spanish Annex
M. Kuegler: European Innovation Partnership (pdf 507KB)
M. Blum: AIS in Family Farming and the Role of Innovation Brokerage (pdf 5MB)
Capacities and Policies for Effective RAS in Agricultural Innovation Systems
R. Murray-Prior: Framework for Enhancing RAS Contribution to AIS (pdf 626KB)
Ch. Ketter: Strengthening Public Extension Services and Agricultural Education in Timor Leste (pdf 2MB)
O.I. Oladele: Improving Extension Services in AIS- ExtensionRrecovery Plan in South Africa (pdf 515KB)
Business Orientation in RAS and Agricultural Innovation Systems
S.G. Kim, M.H. Lee: Case Study on RDA - PLA model with Agriculture SMEs in the Republic of Korea (pdf 3MB)
M. Hird-Younger: Building Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation Skills (pdf 489KB)
Y. Zhou: Strengthening Extension - The Role of the Private Sector and ICT (pdf 783KB)
GFRAS Activities since Nairobi 2011
K. Davis: GFRAS Activities Since Nairobi (pdf 440KB)
Results Oriented Networking
K. Davis: Progress Reporting on GFRAS Function 3 since Nairobi 2012 (pdf 220KB)
E. Waldmeier: Certifying European Consultants in Rural Areas - An IALB Lead Initiative (pdf 590KB)
F. Aguirre: Results-oriented Policy Dialogue to Strengthen RAS - The RELASER Case (pdf 681KB)
S.M. Nahdy et al.: Strengthening Agricultural Extension in Africa - AFAAS Role in Supporting AAS Reforms (pdf 786KB)


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Last week I watched "My Mum and Me" the inspirational documentary featuring Tulisa Contostavlos and exploring the challenges faced by young carers. She not only traced her own experience of growing up caring for a mother with schizoaffective disorder but introduced us to other young people in similar circumstances. It certainly struck a chord with me, having grown up with a bi-polar father and having a sister with schizoaffective/bi-polar disorder, I am only too aware of the impact living with someone with a mental health condition has on the whole family. For me, even at 14, it was terrifying when my father had his first "episode", but it only really hit me how terrible it was for my mum when at 18, stationed in Germany, I was sent home to care for the family since my mum had also had a breakdown, having been totally stressed out by watching for the signs of my dad becoming ill. She was always a buffer for all of us children, but even then, I know it had a negative impact on our schooling and sense of security. How can you concentrate on your studies when your father is seriously ill, behaving in a way that is at best unsettling and at worst terrifying? So how much more unsettling and terryfing must if have been for Tulisa, on her own, no father or brothers and sisters for support, being the only one having to deal with her mother's terrifying illness from 11 years old? No wonder it impacted on more than just her schooling!
So re-reading Nadine Dorries' self-righteous hypocritical rant against Tulisa becoming an X Factor judge has, I am afraid, initiated a right royal rant of my own! If Nadine was in any position whatsoever to pass judgement on anyone else, even then, what she says is cruel, self serving and ignorant. Her basic, flawed logic is apparently based on her view that no one deserves as second chance........oh, unless your name is Cameron or Coulson of course. So to take her argument to its logical conclusion, Cameron, who in his youth, despite coming from a privileged background, allegedly took drugs and smashed up places, really should never have been allowed to become an MP, let alone Prime Minister?
So this apparent paragon of virtue who pontificates on everyone else without allowing them the right to reply, thinks she can stand in judgement on a young woman who has taken on huge caring responsibilities at an early age, has had mental health issues to deal with herself and still managed to turn her life around? The most ridiculous comment in her blog claims "And for anyone who is even getting near to thinking it's ok, because she has turned her life around and what she is doing is showing teenagers that it's ok to behave badly, because they can turn it around too, let's get real shall we?" Who on earth would make that argument? No-one would argue it's OK to behave badly - but surely those who have been able to turn their lives around should be applauded? Where I do agree with Nadine is that not every young person can become a superstar, but whether we like it or not, many do look to the stars for their role models. What they also need are role models closer to home - sadly with the cuts to the voluntary and local authority youth provision many of those opportunities are being lost. And I haven't seen Nadine argue once against the swingeing cuts Central Beds have made to their Youth and Connexions services who for many young people would have offered just the kind of role models they need.
So, my message to Nadine is please, for once, start putting your money where your mouth is. If you really care about young people, demonstrate it by recognising the support they need and deserve. You clearly care deeply for children before they are born, if only that care and concern extended beyond the womb! I hope you will watch Tulisa's story with just a little compassion and perhaps think twice before judging her, or calling others "nutters" (something you also called me) without a modicum of understanding about the challenges many of our young people face. And I trust having watched it you may have the good grace to apologise.
And to Tulisa I would say thank you. Thank you for being so honest, for admitting to not only what you have done wrong in your life but also for speaking openly about what it is like to grow up caring for a parent with a mental health condition. Thank you for the genuine care and understanding you showed for other young carers and for drawing our attention to a group of young people who so often get ignored because they are not on the streets causing a problem, but dealing with fear, anxiety and isolation on their own. I think you are a fantastic role model and I am delighted that you are using that position to make a real difference to the lives of other young people.


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text: In last Friday's edition of the Bob Dylan Rankings, I linked to Led Zeppelin's version of "In My Time of Dying" from Physical Graffiti, an 11-minute blues rock rendition of the song that somehow doesn't feel as long as Dylan's version, which clocks in at just over two and half minutes. This got me thinking about the somewhat lost art of the long rock song. I'm not just talking about long by the standard definition of long—I'm talking about songs that make "Stairway to Heaven" and "Free Bird" feel inadequate. Pop songs over 10 minutes have always been rare for the obvious reason that sustaining interest for that long is quite difficult. When a song does manage to maintain an exciting and powerful sound over such lengths, particularly one that steadily evolves, it can result in a totally riveting song. There are actually a surprising number of great, marathon-length songs; putting together a Top 10 list was a surprisingly difficult task. Here are some notable songs that didn't make the cut: Continue reading


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Wow! October just flew by, didn't it? I think the stress of work and football season just about did me in this year though. Thankfully, my mother is home and doing very well after her surgery. She is still not able to do much, but at least she is getting some well-deserved and needed rest. We have one final game this week, but the official marching season has ended. The kids were great this year. This is a picture of my son, Patrick, on field during the weekend competition. They placed 6th in the state for our school division, which is pretty great. They also placed 3rd for music performance. We are very proud of this group of kids.
This past week I finished a quilt project. I am so excited about this one. Isn't it adorable. This is Spooky Hollow, an applique quilt. This is my very first completed applique quilt. I had such a great time working on this one. I love the fabric colors and everything. I have plans to complete more of these smaller quilts soon.
Finally, we went to a Halloween party last night at our friends, Theresa and Steve. Hobbie and I dressed as Flo (Progressive insurance commercial) and Mayhem (Allstate insurance commercial). Patrick is dressed as Beetlejuice and Nicholas is a "stupid" mime (he wouldn't wear make-up and talked the whole time). We had such a great time last night. Hobbie and I won the Golden Pumpkin award for best costumes. Thanks!


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MARQUETTE, Mich. – The NMU hockey team wraps up the regular season this weekend against Lake Superior State. The puck drops at 7:35 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (March 1-2) nights from the Berry Events Center.
The five seniors will be honored at the Blue Line Club Luncheon on Friday at noon in the Wildcat Room and before Saturday's game. The annual Silent Auction is being held on Friday night and there will also be a 4th Period Party at Buffalo Wild Wings after Saturday's game.
NMU is 14-16-4 overall and 8-14-4-1 in the CCHA. The Wildcats sit in 10th place in the CCHA with 29 points. The 'Cats split last weekend at Bowling Green and enter the weekend two point behind Michigan for ninth place and three points behind LSSU for eighth.
Senior forward Matt Thurber (5-26) leads NMU with 31 points. Sophomore forward Reed Seckel (12-10=22) and junior forward Stephen Vigier (7-13=20) also have over 19 points. Seckel leads the team with 12 goals while sophomore forward Ryan Daugherty has 10. Junior goaltender Jared Coreau is 14-16-4 on the season with a 2.65 goals against average and a 91.8 save percentage.
LSSU is 15-18-1 overall and 8th in the CCHA at 10-15-1. The Lakers swept Alaska on Feb. 15-16 and were swept by Miami last weekend (Feb. 22-23). Domenic Monardo (18-11=29) and Nick McParland (6-15=21) lead the offense while Kevin Murdock is 9-11-0 between the pipes with a 2.46 goals against average and a 93.1 save percentage.
The Lakers swept the 'Cats on Dec. 14-15 in the Sault and lead the total goal series for the Cappo Cup, 6-1. Jake Baker scored the only goal of the weekend for his lone tally of the year.
NMU leads the all-time series 60-34-10. The 'Cats lead the series in Marquette 37-11-4. NMU swept the Lakers in last year's final series of the regular season.
Northern's five seniors are Kyle Follmer, Kory Kaunisto, Scott Macaulay, Brian Nugent and Matt Thurber.
Defenseman Kyle Follmer (St. Paul, Minn.) has scored 13 goals and tallied 51 assists from the blueline in 148 career games. He had a career and team-high 22 assists last season. Follmer is +19 in his career and has totaled 159 blocked shots. He was named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team in 2009-10 and was a Preseason CCHA Second Team selection this year.
Forward Kory Kaunisto (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.) has 17 points in his four-year career on seven goals and 10 assists. He has appeared in 117 games and has a career-high four goals this season. Kory has many ties to NMU as his older brother Ray played for the Wildcats and his uncle Joe Shawhan is an assistant coach.
Captain Scott Macaulay (Winnipeg, Man.) has nine goals and 44 assists in his four years at Northern from the blueline. He is a two-time captain and was awarded the team's Tom Laidlaw Best Defenseman award in 2010-11. Macaulay had four assists in a game vs. LSSU last season and has totaled 114 blocked shots in 138 career games.
Forward Brian Nugent (Victoria, B.C.) has nine goals and six assists in 106 career games. Four of Nugent's goals are game-winners and three of his goals are against Michigan State. He received the team's Jim Mussatto Memorial Fitness Award last season.
Forward Matt Thurber (Beaver Dam, Wis.) has 16 goals and 45 assists in his two years with the Wildcats. He leads the CCHA in assists with 26 this season and his tied for fifth in overall points in the league. Thurber is also +16 in 65 career games. He played 43 games for the Wisconsin Badgers, recording 11 points on two goals and nine assists.
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Bieke Depoorter, a photographer based in Ghent, Belgium, found a way to capture the often-unseen reality of a nation collapsing into its past. She would ask people on the streets of Cairo and other areas to stay a night in their homes. In each of her four several-week trips since late 2011, she would spend a few nights photographing, each time with a different family, then take a day off and repeat. She's been to between 30 and 40 homes but denied entry from far more.
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She mostly approaches women with her request but has also struck up conversations with others, like older men who were drinking tea. A translator helps her facilitate access, and after that she usually works alone. But as xenophobia has escalated and as a foreigner with a camera, she nevertheless stands out.
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Ever since looking at the Olive & Orange fall collection I've been thinking about the perfect pair of oxfords. I have a vintage pair that I like but it would be nice to some day invest in a well crafted pair that will last forever. When that day comes I think it will be a pair of Hudsons that grace my feet. They have a really nice selection of classic shoes with just the right amount of details. I don't like fancy shoes with lots of embellishments so these are right up my alley. I really like the "washed" collection where the leather has been treated to give it a vintage feel. Right now they don't deliver anywhere outside the U.K. but for us Stateside gals, UO carries a few of the styles.
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- Anonymous said...
Such lovely shoes. I wish that I could have them all!
- August 09, 2011
- Rosy (of Raindrops on Rosy) said...
oh my gosh....I love all those shoes more than my unborn children.
- August 09, 2011
- Joy said...
These look really fantastic. I wonder if they have monk straps!
- August 09, 2011
- Caitlin Rose said...
last year when I was in the UK I invested in a pair of Russel and Bromley oxfords, and I'm really happy I did, they look much better than the other topshop shoes I bought while I was down there. the heel is worn a bit (I walk like a duck) but I can easily get the heel replaced.
I still might have to get these here with the fringe, they are different enough from oxfords right?
- August 10, 2011
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- Vega said...
totally in love with these! all of them!
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My name is Barry. Not too long ago I was on here after having suffered a crushing blow at an SBC church as a former associate pastor. I actually came across this site looking for people who had been scorned by the church in their past. My scorn was in regards to child safety. There were serious safety issues in the children's program run by a very prominent family in that church and when I went to address them under the direction of the senior pastor, I was quickly threatened and intimidated to keep my mouth shut if I valued my job. They also tried to force me to make my children part of their program even though I was not confident in it at all. This left me with a choice: either tow the church political line and act as if nothing happened, or stand up for children whose safety and well-being was put at risk. The experience left me so emotionally bruised that I wound up resigning in disgust of the church - especially since the senior pastor quickly betrayed me and sold me down the river the moment things got to politically hot for him. His famous last words to me were "Barry, this church is dysfunctional; it's not going to change." This was my cue to exit.
Any way, what I wanted to ask was for a few good atheists to give me their take on the institution we all know as church. If you have roots specifically in the SBC, that is a plus. The reason why I am asking for you to do this is that I intend to start writing about it. There are many problems within the church - starting with the fact that it is an aging, irrelevant, and corrupt institution that is more concerned with power and control than it is with providing freedom, salvation, and enlightenment to humanity.
Oh, and if you are wondering as to whether or not I am a theist? The answer is yes - just not the same one I was several months ago or even years ago, and I am not a pastor anymore. I am not here to debate whether there is a God or not; nor do I wish to convert anyone - the reason why this site exists is because many of you on here have already made up your mind definitively and I would rather respect your position than attack it. You are welcome to ask any question you may have of me if you are skeptical.
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Hi Barry and Welcome. I don't distinguish too many differences between the various Christian denominations when it comes to the indoctrination of children. I have no time for it. However it seems that you are talking about their physical well-being in this case. I admire your courage to stand up against the powers in change. Without knowing the exact problem I would suggest that it might be worth considering involving a children's welfare officer in this case. At least get their opinion to start with and keep monitoring it yourself before any legal involvement. Most modern churches are political. Promotion is based on ones history of towing the conservative line without rocking the boat. For your Church to change the old guard will need to go and this won't happen as they have the power.
Don't leave it too long in case something "bad" happens. I hope things work out ok for you and especially the children.
Here is a link to a site you might like to checkout.
Reg, since I severed my ties with the church back in June, and the fact that this particular church is very abusive in its powers to keep members quiet, it would not be worth pursuing a child welfare officer at this point. Besides, the incident of child safety at the church directly involved the well being of my own children - specifically in regards to bullying and the inaction of the prominent family's unwillingness to stop it - saying it was just kids being kids (though at what point does "just kids being kids" involve one child being terrified of another because of poor behavior?). I have a background in education, and specifically crisis management, so I already knew what signs to look for in case there was anything more serious going on. Luckily, there wasn't, but I still took issue with things. And when dealing by direct means didn't work, the indirect method of changing the child safety policy didn't help either (even though no one knew what the child safety policy was, and the fact that the policy they had on file hadn't been changed in over 30 years).
Long story short, the most effective means I found to deal with the issue was simply pull my children from the program, which already was suffering from a dry spell of absentee kids anyway. This of course didn't go over well with the church, as they were adamant that my children needed to be in Sunday School to be taught the Word, and I was directly interfering with that. Hello? Since when does the church's authority override mine as the parent? But I digress.
The good news is that my children are safe, and are not part of that poor environment anymore.
It doesn't really matter to me what denomination you've had experience with. I was referencing the SBC because of my history with them, and the fact that they appear to one of the most restrictive and prejudiced main protestant denominations when it comes to race, gender, and sexual orientation. I've come here because the criticism of the church as an institution by atheism is far more informed than in most other parts of society.
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Hi Barry, and welcome to TA.
At first, when you mentioned child safety, I was afraid you were talking about pedophilia, because that is so topical with church-related problems. On further reflection it seems you mean bullying. Do I have that correct? I'm certainly not trying to insinuate bullying is not a vile activity, just working out where you are coming from.
What kind of book are you going to work on? I do a lot of internet shuffling, and if I had a better idea of the structure or purpose or intended audience for your book, I might be able to find some relevant material for resource.
Well, I have a few book ideas up my sleeve. One of my first ideas is to take the teachings of Jesus, who I do believe is a historical figure, and then comparing them to how church members and clergy actually behave in following them. For instance, how the church proclaims God's love to be unconditional through Christ, yet, in the same breath places conditions on receiving God's love (i.e the issue of homosexuality and same-sex marriage). I already have a few resources (friends in the homosexual community) that can help me with that. After all, if the church proclaims freedom through Jesus, then why is the shackling of thought necessary?
I'm a woman married to a woman here in Vermont, although a Brit by nationality and upbringing. I am always open about this, and have never found it necessary to defend my lifestyle. I gather from work colleagues that is is much easier to be accepted as a lesbian than it is as a gay man, which I find fascinating. Homophobia has been discussed on these boards as well as other boards, and the general consensus seems to be that it is a fear-driven issue.
I found a talk given by a Christian gay lad that discusses this, and I'm desperately rummaging to find it because I think that it has absolutely direct bearing on the matter, and that you would be the perfect audience for it.
The link is here. It is a young christian man addressing a Kansas church, and I think you might find it helpful.
Thank you! And my hat is off to you and your wife! I had the pleasure of presiding over my first same-sex marriage a month ago in Maryland. They are dear friends of mine, who won my friendship an loyalty because it was they, and others like them, who helped me and my family pick up the pieces of my broken self. The whole experience had made me become very ill, and they were many among the few that came to my aid. They were my (and my family's) Good Samaritan. They stood by me when not a single, "good church going folk" ever did.
Do you think religious snobbery plays a part in discrimination? Exaggerated example, "I may be poor or uneducated (or not) but I am going to heaven and you will not be allowed in so I have a pass to the First class lounge and you don't, so I am better than you". I have heard the term "holier than thou", maybe that's a shorter way to put it - a 'them and us' situation where 'us' has a special top rank on the social scale.
Without a doubt, yes! Exclusionary is another term that could be used for it - as in "exclusive club." Let's not also forget that even the exclusive churches have "exclusive" cliques. There is also a "hierarchy of sin" that churches seem to often apply and a double standard regarding sin.
Another resource you might find interesting is the Anglican retired Bishop, John Spong. Here is a video of an interview with him that may add some content for your book. I picked one of his interviews, but I'm sure you can watch more if you want to. I think he's also written a book or two.
I like him, I like the way he talks.
A few years ago, I found out that a close friend in both college and HS had died. He had been in a wheel chair for some time due to a birth defect and had been a deeply religious person that I respected. I had a little time and visited my friend's church in my home town, and talked with his father that was a minister there. I mentioned my respect for his son, and also that I was not a believer. The minister told me that he was not concerned about his son, and that they will meet again in heaven, but that I was somehow disabled by not having a similar belief. He could have just shown appreciation for my candor, and sadness over my friend, his son's loss, but he needed a 'dig' also. It seemed like a terrible thing at the time, I wonder if this was the reason that my friend was a literature major?


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With meeting offices in Toronto, London, Peterborough, Kitchener-Waterloo and Owen Sound, the Goldfinger Law Firm has lawyers with the tenacity, experience, knowledge, and compassion to get the results you deserve for your personal injury or disability case. We act exclusively on behalf of seriously injured accident victims, long term disabilty claimants and their families. If you have been hurt or injured in a serious auto collision, slip and fall, dog bite, or catastrophic motor vehicle crash, you've visited the right website.
When Goldfinger Law was first established, we made a promise never to accept cases on behalf of insurance companies. We continue to honor that promise; something we take very seriously. Our law firm prides itself on standing up for, and fighting for the rights of the people, and seeing that our clients get the results which they deserve. As a result of our tenacity, hard work, skill, and commitment to excellence, our Toronto personal injury attorneys have built a reputation both inside and outside of the courtroom which has seen us recovery millions of dollars on behalf of our clients and their loved ones.
Our knowledge and years of experience has taught us that every person, every case, and every legal battle is unique. Each case comes with it own challenges, twists and turns. Fortunately, we have proven time and time again that he have the skill and know how to get our clients and their families maximum results for their injury case to ensure peace of mind for years to come.
Our practice areas encompass the complete gambit of accident law, from brain injuries, spinal cord injury, catastrophic car collisions, drunk driver negligence, motorcycle/bike crashes, fatality cases, pedestrian knock down cases, ankle fractures, dog bites and long term disability claims against large insurance companies . Our team does not practice in any other field outside of injury or accident law in Ontario. We focus our practice 100% on plaintiff side personal injury law. We have been chosen time and time again as the source which professionals, doctors, rehabilitation workers and other lawyers turn to when seeking legal advice in this field.
Goldfinger Law has the ability to serve clients across Ontario. If you can't make it to one of our three office locations, then one of our lawyers will be happy to visit you at your home, hospital, at a rehabilitation facility, or anywhere else convenient for you. All of our consultations are free, and we guarantee not to charge you any legal fees until your case settles. If our law firm doesn't get you any money from your injury or disability case, then we don't charge any legal fees. That's called the Goldfinger No Fee Guarantee, and that's our commitment to every single one of our clients. It's that simple, and that straight forward. We like to keep it that way, and our clients appreciate that.
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If you're visiting this website for the first time, then we know how difficult finding a good Toronto personal injury lawyer can be. We know this can be a scary and difficult time for you and your family. You likely have a million and one questions, but don't know where to turn, and don't know what to expect.
We have no doubt that this will be your one stop for all of the information, comfort, support and legal advice which you will need throughout your journey. Want to learn how car collision cases work in Ontario? No problem. Order the Goldfinger Guide to Fair Compensation free of charge. Have you or a loved one sustained a brain injury and you're looking for a source for rehabilitation information and what to expect following the trauma? We have that covered too in "Headstrong: The Goldfinger Guide To Understanding Brain Injury". Both Guides were written by our team, and have been published and distributed by hospitals, doctors and rehabilitation clinics throughout the province. Want up to date legal news and headlines from the Financial Services Commission and the License Appeals Tribunal? Check out our Blog which provides the most current updates.
If you're looking for a lawyer to handle your injury or disability case, then you've come to the right place. Contact us for your free consultation, and we would be pleased to assist you any way that we can. We look forward to serving you, and helping you along your road to recovery to ensure that you get the results and compensation which you and your family deserve.


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Coffee Chronicles: Modca Warms Up Williamsburg
People in luxury condos need fantastic coffee, too, and the owners of hip hideout El Beit are no strangers to supplying what's in demand. Their new shop, Modca, fills a needed niche in the increasingly fancy part of Williamsburg that even its around-the-corner neighbor, Blue Bottle, can't satiate. (In part because Blue Bottle's standing-room-only scene works better for cyclists than, say, freelance graphic designers.) Owner Bassam Ali is excited about the potential to combine a passion for coffee with a passion for food.
"It's hard to open up a coffee shop that actually serves good coffee and good food. I think at this point I wanted to take on that challenge."
The El Beit offshoot is an expanded, thoughtful version of the family-owned cafe, a sleek concrete cave warmed by reclaimed wooden beams and the wafting smell of cacao from next-door-neighbors Mast Brothers. There's a full food menu, but of course, we've come for the coffee: rich espresso beverages fueled by Vancouver roaster 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, my lush macchiato prepared breve by Modca's baristas in the signature 49th Parallel style: yes, indeed, there's a touch of cream in there. Single-origin coffees are available brewed to order on French press and Brewt immersion brewer (no relation to Brewtbart).
There's room to linger here, and there's also room to geek out: Modca is offering regular tastings from their coffee menu to the public; currently, tastings are held Sunday evenings at 6:00pm.
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Following two weeks of rigorous two-a-day training sessions the Chicago Fire played their first competitive fixtures of 2010 Monday afternoon at Arizona State University Women's Soccer Stadium in Mesa. The Fire earned back-to-back victories, by defeating the USSF Second Division's Vancouver Whitecaps 4-1, before besting local side Arizona Sahauros, 1-0.
The two matches were played with different starting lineups, giving head coach Carlos de los Cobos a chance to look at a number of different signed players, draftees and trialists, as he begins to work toward filling out the club's 24-man roster for 2010.
The Fire put out a side of mostly trialists and reserve players in the first match against Vancouver. Headlining the starting eleven in the first match was former Fulham striker Collins John who needed just 17 minutes to open his preseason account.
Taking advantage of a poor clearance out of the back, trialist Jaao Baptista found the opportunistic Dutchman at the left side of the penalty area. John slotted the ball towards the right post, beating Whitecaps goalkeeper Dan Pelc.
In the 36th minute, it was a case of John being in the right place at the right time. Following rookie Drew Yates' deflected shot, John took a first-time half volley from inside the penalty area, that slotted into the corner netting, giving the Fire a 2-0 lead just before the half.
Just two minutes later, last year's USL First Division finalists cut the lead in half after Fire trialist Izzy Iriekpen committed a foul in the penalty area, resulting in a converted penalty kick from new Whitecaps signing Ricardo Sanchez. The forty minute interval ended with the Fire ahead 2-1.
"It was a high intensity game for a preseason match," said John. "You could tell it was an early season match because our touches and movement weren't where they should be. Overall though, we were just a bit stronger and I thought I did well today with two good strikes."
De los Cobos made three changes at the half, most notably replacing the John with striker Stefan Dimitrov. Looking to equal the European veteran's performance, the former Bulgarian youth international opened his preseason account ten minutes past the interval.
It was Yates again providing the help. After receiving a long ball from Calen Carr, the Maryland product laid off a square ball at the top of the 18 for Dimitrov, who struck it first time past Pelc to make it 3-1. Eight minutes later, the Fire saw another trialist make an impression. Mark Blades received a long ball out of the back and crossed for Dimitrov, whose header to the far post put the game out of reach at 4-1 in the 58th minute.
"Preseason is always tough," said Dimitrov. "There's always a lot of work going on, but I'm enthused about my performance today and just looking forward to continuing preparation for the season."
In the second match of the double bill, the more veteran side controlled possession against the host Arizona Sahauros but failed to mirror the margin of victory put up by their teammates in the first match, coming away with a 1-0 victory.
The star of the match for the Fire was Marco Pappa, whose speed and presence on the left wing gave Arizona trouble in the first half. The Guatemalan international swirled a corner kick into the box on 20 minutes, finding Brian McBride, who headed the ball off the crossbar.
Fifteen minutes later, Pappa picked up a loose ball and was chopped down inside the penalty area, giving the Fire a penalty kick in the 35th minute. Veteran midfielder John Thorrington stepped up and converted the spot kick past Sahauros goalkeeper Brad Swenby.
Making only one change in the second half, the heat became an issue for the Fire players who went into a more defensive mode, looking to work in possession and slow down the tempo of the match. A solid defensive contribution in this effort came from rookie draftee Steven Kinney, who partnered in central defense with veterans Wilman Conde in the first half and C.J. Brown in the second.
"I think I played all right today," said the humble center back. "It was good to be out there with most of the veteran guys and we're looking forward to working on what we learned from both matches today going forward."
Though Fire goalkeeper Jon Busch did not have much to do in the first half, he was called on to make a couple of crucial saves in the second half to preserve the shutout victory.
"Overall we're very happy with the performances and results today," said Fire Technical Director Frank Klopas. "We saw some of the things we've been working on displayed, specifically moving the ball quickly and keeping possession. We took our chances in front of goal well today and so we're content with the outcome."
The Fire will continue training in Phoenix until Thursday, when they'll return to Chicago for a few days before leaving for Guadalajara, Mexico for the second leg of their 2010 preseason tour.


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Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, Irv Moss and others named to CHSAA Hall of Fame
CHSAA announced its 27th Hall of Fame class — selections "the selection committee agonized over, knowing that there are so many good people out there deserving of recognition," CHSAA Hall of Fame administrator Bert Borgmann said in a press release.
The CHSAA Hall of Fame's Class of 2015 includes: Judy Beardsley, Jess Gerardi, Maurice "Stringy" Ervin, Natalie Hughes, Homer "Irv" Moss, Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, Chuck Williams and Art Wollenweber.
"From three absolutely educationally-focused coaches and music directors, to a career education administrator, to three highly successful athletes and adults, to a man who has literally spent over 50 years marking these accomplishments, this class reflects all that is high school sports and activities," CHSAA Commissioner Paul Angelico said in a press release.
The Class of 2015 will be inducted during a ceremony, Jan. 27, 2016, at the Radisson Hotel-Denver. Tickets are $50 per seat or $500 per table of 10, and can be purchased through CHSAA. Email Whitney Webermeier for reservations.
Here are short bios on the inductees, courtesy of CHSAA:
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Secretary of State says NBC drama taught leaders about the democratic process.
The popular political drama The West Wing inspired more than just future Washington staffers -- it may also have inspired some of Myanmar's former top generals.
At an event honoring democratic activist Aung San Suu Kyi, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recounted a story of when she met with Myanmar's lower house speaker last year on a trip to the country.
He "said to me, 'Help us learn how to be a democratic congress, a Parliament,'" Clinton said, according to the Associated Press . "He went on to tell me that they were trying to teach themselves by watching old segments of The West Wing . I said, 'I think we can do better than that, Mr. Speaker.'"
The NBC drama played during part of the speaker's term in office.
On Wednesday, the show's fictional President, Josiah Bartlett, and his staff got together once more to promote voting on down-ballot, non-partisan initiatives in an online video .