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Posted by Libbye Morris/@libbyemorris
" It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure." Joseph Campbell.
I am very pleased to welcome back Libbye Morris, Author of Root, Little Pig,or Die: My Journey Into and Out of An Abusive Relationship, a memoir of teenage abuse. You can read my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. You'll recall that Libbye did a previous guest post on Reflection and Introspection in Memoir.
Since facing a painful past then writing about it from a personal perspective can be fraught with repercussions from other people who may have a different perception of the same events, I invited Libbye back for this interview to discuss how she has handled her truth-telling.
Welcome Back, Libbye!
KP: How has the experience of writing your truths in Root, Little Pig been for you?
LM: It has been empowering. I am still anxious about possible repercussions, but I wanted to tell my story about my journey into and out of an abusive relationship to help others who are, or have been, in a similar situation. If my book helps even one person leave an abusive relationship, I will have accomplished my goal.
KP: Have you experienced any minor or major repercussions from your truth-telling?
LM: The wife of my first cousin bought my book. My cousin probably didn't know that our grandfather was a child molester and rapist. I have not heard from the wife, but I am waiting anxiously for the repercussions and the questions about why I chose to disclose our family issues publicly. I also am anxious about my ex-boyfriend finding out about the book. That possibility is always in the back of my mind, but I decided to publish the book anyway.
KP: How did you handle the idea of possibly disparaging others by revealing your truth?
LM: I did not publish my memoir to enact revenge on anyone. Long ago, I forgave those who caused me harm. My purpose in publishing the book was simply to tell my story and to give hope to others. I agonized over it for years but finally decided that I should not let my fear of hurting the perpetrators' feelings stop me from telling my story.
KP: Have you considered helping abused women since publishing your memoir?
LM: Yes. I now volunteer at the Barrett House in Albuquerque, a homeless shelter for abused women and their children.
KP: Was the writing healing for you?
LM: Yes, it was extremely cathartic. If I had not written the book, I would not have realized how my father's illness, my mother's inability to cope, being molested by my grandfather, and being bullied in junior high school set the stage for me to enter an abusive relationship and stay in it for three and a half years. I also wouldn't have realized what helped me get out of the relationship: my faith in God, my dream of becoming a veterinarian, and friends who serendipitously appeared just when I needed them.
You know, the last thing I wrote before publishing my book was the promotional blurb that describes what the book is about. I now think that blurb should be the first thing a memoirist writes—it forces you to focus on what the book is really about in a succinct way and to define the narrative arc.
KP: Did you inform any of the involved people ahead of time? Family? Friends?
LM: My siblings knew about the book, and I wrote very sparingly about the ones who are still living! My friends have been quite supportive. And a man who plays an integral part in the book Googled me, found the book online before I even knew it was available, and contacted me. We dated 32 years ago in college, and now we have reunited! That has been the most exciting result of publishing the book.
KP: Did you seek legal assistance?
LM: Yes, I met with an attorney before self-publishing my memoir. It was a tremendous relief to find out that, in the state of New Mexico, there are nine criteria that must be met before my ex-boyfriend can sue me for libel, defamation of character, or invasion of privacy. One criterion is that he has to be able to prove that the abuse didn't happen. He would be unable to do that. The most valuable lesson I learned from the attorney was the importance of securing a personal liability policy that will protect me in the event of such a lawsuit. I think that is sage advice for any memoir writer.
I think many people are stymied by the fear of repercussion. My advice is to stand in your truth and proceed!
American mythologist Joseph Campbell said, "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek."
Not only will completing and publishing your memoir give you an understanding of your own life story that you could never otherwise gain; it will help other people learn important lessons based on how you overcame adversity.
Maybe they are in the same situation you were in and need inspiration. Don't deprive yourself or your readers of those gifts just because of fear.
Go find your treasure. It lies in your memoir.
KP: Thank you, Libbye for showing us how you found the treasure within by writing your memoir! Root, Little Pig, or Die will give hope and inspiration to all young women who find themselves in a similar situation. And it seems writing the memoir has opened up a whole new path for you to reach out to women in an abusive relationship. It appears that life after the launch has been very productive.
How about you? How is your own truth-telling going? What are your main concerns about truth-telling?
Let's talk~
Please leave your comments or questions below~ your name may be selected in a random drawing of all commenters. The lucky winner will receive a copy of Root, Little Pig, or Die.
Root, Little Pig Or Die can be ordered on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Libbye A. Morris is a freelance writer and editor who has just returned to her beloved home state of New Mexico after working on the East Coast for 25 years. She can be reached at:
Website: www.libbyemorris.com
Facebook: Libbye Morris
LinkedIn: Libbye Morris
This Week: I am also over at Christian writer and freelance writer, Cate Russell-Cole's blog, CommuniCATE with a guest post on "The Transformative Power of Memoir." Hope you'll join me there, too.
Next Week: A recap of the Annual HostingCon2012 in Boston. I have been asked to participate as a consumer in a panel discussion about web security services- "And I Thought I Was Just Writing a Memoir."


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First and foremost I am a physician, I am also a computer science professor (retired) and I am enthralled by imaging of all types. I am the inventor of "Spectral Mastering" for processing sound in movies and I think virtually everyone has heard the results of my labors. I have not worked in the field of sound for some time, but I have focused my professional efforts on genomics/proteomics and helping to bring the medical community into the 21st century. Many, many physicians do not have any knowledge or training in computer technology and it has been a real challenge to move them. Thanks to President Obama and the Congress of the USA, I think it will now be a little quicker.
I have traveled the world, teaching and lecturing. Most of it in the Middle East, Africa, & Europe. I have spent some time in Indonesia, also.
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Whitney Houston – Greatest Love Of All
Alicia Keys Sings At Whitney Houston Funeral by First Day Church Atlanta
Thank you LUCIFER at Whitney Houston's funeral?
Published on Mar 28, 2012
THIS IS CRAZY RIGHT HERE.. alicia keys sing at witneys funeral and says thank you LUCIFER Iin her song?
i knw many will deny it but at least just listen and judge for yourself
Uploaded on Dec 18, 2009
A Poisoned World – Pt 79H – Illuminati Planned to Replace Whitney Houston With Jennifer Hudson
Published on Jun 12, 2013
APW – The Dark Side of the Entertainment Industry (playlist)
alicia keys unthinkable hidden meaning
Uploaded on Jan 20, 2010
Alicia keys vid has nuthin to do with the lyrics,if u watch closely,the video evokes her achivment to the dark side…With the element of freedom she's showin us that she's pledgin allegiance to the devil
The Whitney Houston Sacrifice Exposed (1/2)
Uploaded on Feb 25, 2012
What we feel is the truth about how and why Whitney Houston was murdered as a ritual sacrifice (with convincing evidence.)
R.I.P Miss Whitney Houston 1963-2012 http://truth777exposed.blogspot.com
The Whitney Houston Sacrifice Exposed (2/2)
Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You 1999 Live Video
Whitney Houston backstage at Grammy's
Published on Mar 24, 2012 hard to watch this…she was so young..still so innocent!!
Whitney Houston WAS Sacrificed – The Best Evidence for YOU to DECIDE!
Published on Jun 30, 2012
Here is All the evidence for you to assess. It seems clear that Whitney Houston WAS sacrificed, question is by whom? Those in the Music Industry that work on behalf of the 'shadow force'.
However, don't take my word for it, investigate it for yourself. This video aims to provide all the evidence for your assessment.
We can help the artists who are victims in this cut-throat industry, many of them want out but are blackmailed into silence… We can support their exodus.
Artists – PLEASE find the Strength and Courage to say no-more… your continued 'negative/sexual/beastlike expressions' contribute to the destruction of 1000's of young Minds which is an abomination. What they promise you is a LIE and serves only to reinforce their evil plan… the consumption of the Pure and Innocent. RESIST AND RECLAIM YOURSELF.
It's not just artists like Brandy, Monica, Jennifer, Lil Wayne, Kanye West… it is a bag-of-them. In Unity you can be Strong and will not be defeated in regards to Resisting the dark-beings… Pure Goodness conquers ALL.
Re-tune Yourself to the frequency of Rightness, Kindness, Affection, Protection, Forgiveness, Unity, Peace and Harmony.
The time is now… it will be your neck on the line when the new artists are recruited, remember that… GET OUT NOW and prevent young minds from Spiritual destruction!!! 😉
Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, she (you) always had the power to get home. Any celeb who has been tricked into submitting their soul can leave… LEAVE NOW!
We no longer have pity for you… But, if you ever change your mind and do the right thing, We will welcome you with open arms.
For us, now, it is about Healing the Childrens Minds and Saving the Future. 🙂
Whitney Houston Funeral – T.D. Jakes: DEATH HAD WON BUT (Love will last forever)
Jordin Sparks — I Will Always Love You 2012 – Whitney Houston Tribute
THEY DON'T GIVE A FLYING FCUK ABOUT THE PEOPLE…You better WAKEUP my Friends! Here you will see their 'negative' agenda at work…
OVERWHELMING Evidence Boston Bombs WERE False-flag Operation!
Bobby Brown's Sister states that Whitney's death was "no accident."
Uploaded on Feb 29, 2012
Bobby Brown's Sister says Whitney's death was no accident and that Bobbi Kristina is "Not Safe" and she shouldn't trust anyone but her father, aunt and grandmother Cissy.
Kevin Costner's emotional speech in full at Whitney Houston's funeral
Proof Whitney Houston Was Murdered
Published on Mar 23, 2012
Thanks for subscribing to LRJTV The Coroner's Office says Whitney used cocaine "immediately prior to her collapse." Investigators who arrived on scene found no traces of cocaine or any other illegal substance.
One source who is extremely close to the situation tells us … the individual who removed the cocaine was also the person who supplied it to Whitney.
As we previously reported, other items were removed from the room as well, including bed sheets.
The coroner is stupid. He says that cocaine was found in Whitney's body at acute levels and directly contributed to her death — but NO cocaine nor any traces of the deadly drug were found in her room.
Whitney consumed a heavy dose of cocaine right before she died — but all traces of the drug were obviously removed from her room before the cops arrived! This is the definition of foul play — someone is covering up the truth.
Music Industry Executive, Heard Two Loud Booms From Whitney Houston's Room (Blood Sacrifice)
Uploaded on Feb 13, 2012
Whitney Houston's death mourned as questions swirl
Intoxicated David Silva Beaten To Death By 8 Sheriff Deputies!
Additional information…
Whitney Houston's Death and The Secret-Society, Called The Music Industry.
According to John Todd, every musician and entertainer in the music industry and Hollywood, has to be a initiated wizard or witch before they are offered a recording contract. This is what some writers have called the selling of the soul or light to Lucifer.
If you want to research Todd's work in full I have all of his recorded material on MP3 and would be glad to send it to you.
More Info Email: (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston: The "Demonic" Music Industry
Uploaded on Feb 21, 2012
RIP Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson!!
"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Whitney Points to Clive Davis as the Man Who Had Motive to Kill Her on ABC 2002 INTERVIEW
Uploaded on Feb 18, 2012
First of all I want to give a Special thank to YahlahYisrael for finding this interview and for pointing this out to all of us. Now I can see the motive as to why she was killed.
Every one that has had problems with Clive Davis Phyllis Hyman Kelley Clarkson list goes on and on and lots of these people where found dead in a hotel OD'ed Like Whitney Houston. Here Just watch video and read this very very Eerie Facts About Clive Davis and how he treated everyone that signed with him and look what happened to them that crossed him
Clive D. Replaces Whitney Houston for Jennifer Hudson day before Whitney's Death:
Phyllis Hyman :
Kelly Clarkson:
Combs quickly found a new home for Bad Boy at Clive Davis's Arista Records. The approximately $1.5 million deal gave him creative control over the label's product, which Arista would distribute.
Bad Boy's first successes, which were produced by Combs, included Chris Mack and Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Chris Wallace) Notorious Biggie Big Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997) was signed with BAD BOY RECORDS at the time of his Death and Clive Davis Owned Arista Records and bought a 50% stake in Bad Boy in 1994.
No matter What Clive Davis or Sean "Diddy" Combs Has their hands in or what stakes they own or Record Labels contracts that they sign with Celebrities There is Someone that has always turned up dead and these two Clive Davis or Sean "Diddy" Combs are always involved in deaths of these very famous Celebrities that have died:
Clive Davis or Sean "Diddy" Combs has Murdered or had Murdered:
Whitney Houston , Notorious Biggie Big, Phyllis Hyman, Heavy D Tupac S. And many more… Clive Davis or Sean "Diddy" Combs Are Mafia Just have a look at this….
The Winans Family Sing Tomorrow at Funeral of Whitney Houston by First Day Church Atlanta
Whitney Houston 911 Call – Full – No CPR; Illuminati Murder
Why did this guy keep saying '46 year" That is nuts.. How would he know her age and why would it be so accurate… Then he knows shes in the bathtub yet in the call he said he could not check on her because she kept hanging up.. Come on people… This is so abviously a planned and staged event.. and the guy on the phone had no urgency to his voice..he even sounded like he was actually smiling during the call.
Published on May 9, 2012
See Our Full Article: http://truthquake.com/2012/04/12/whitney-houston-911-call-no-cpr-illuminati-murder-video/
By Truthquake.com Staff
April 11, 2012
Whitney Houston 911 Call; No CPR; Illuminati Murder — Video
The 911 call made on the night Whitney Houston died has been released.
A member of the Beverly Hilton security team placed the call about a "46-year-old female found in the bathroom," but does not not refer to Houston by name.
In the recording, the male caller can be heard saying: "I'm not sure if she fell or if she was in the bathroom with the water."
He said said he alerted to the situation by an "irate" woman but could not provide more information or giving instructions for CPR because she "kept hanging up."
"I look to you" R.I.P. Whitney Houston's Funeral R. Kelly Kim Burrell Alicia Keys
Whitney Houston & Diane Sawyer – 2002 Interview
Published on Mar 26, 2012
R Kelly fights for control at Whitney Houston's funeral
'Extra's' Lost Video! Brandy and Whitney Houston's Meeting in 1995
Uploaded on Feb 15, 2012
The day Whitney Houston died, she was scheduled to be interviewed for VH1's "Behind the Music" with singer Brandy, 32.
Clive Davis: Satan's Son (Part-1)
Published on Aug 13, 2013
Clive Davis, Whitney Houston, Aaliyah, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Janis Joplin, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Jennifer Hudson, Monica, Brandy etc… and A Host of Other Celebrity Reveals. Human Blood Sacrifices Exposed. This Is a Qaraah Films Authorized & a "Fair Use" Protected Video.
Clive Davis: Satan's Son (Part-2)
Published on Aug 13, 2013
This Video Continues From "Clive Davis: Satan's Son" (Part-1). This Video Is Authorized by Qaraah Films & Is "Fair Use" Under The Copyright Law Protected, Section 107.
Clive Davis: Satan's Son (Part-3)
Published on Aug 14, 2013
This Video Is A Continuation of "Clive Davis: Satan's Son." This Video Is a Qaraah Films Authorized & "Fair Use" Under The Copyright Law Section 107 Protected Video.
Clive Davis: Satan's Son (Part-4)
Clive Davis: Satan's Son (Part-5)
Clive Davis: Satan's Son (Part-6)
Whitney Houston FUNERAL – Donnie McClurkin – STAND
T-Boz talks about Holding Clive Davis at Gun Point
Uploaded on Dec 1, 2011
T-Boz talks to Monique about missing money and what they did to recover it. Courtesy of http://www.LoudMusic247.com
Tyler Perry speaking at Whitney Houston's funeral 2/18/2012
I Love The Lord- Whitney Houston Live (one of her finest performances)
Sparkle WARNED ILLUMINATI WAS TARGETING WHITNEY HOUSTON FOR ELIMINATION
Published on Sep 11, 2012
This video is uploaded from the internet, i know a little bit about illuminati, but …? this feels like bullshit, anybody can tell you if its real? i mean about whitney joined iluminat?
Whitney Houston 'The Untold Story'
Whitney Houston in her own words: A clear look into her soul
Uploaded on Feb 16, 2012
I produced this video in 2010 as a demo of how we could repurpose our library of movie star interviews… Whitney Houston gave us a long and intimate look into her life.
She shared her rise to fame, crediting her mother Cissy Houston for teaching her how to sing, She also shared the bittersweet side of fame that took her away from her early love of gospel music. Whitney Houston, RIP.
This is the original cut of the Houston interview. I have recently recut and mixed the interview with footage from Whitney Houston's new feature film Sparkle, with Jordan Sparks.
I am using the interview to draw attention to the book "nearly Famous, Secrets, Lies and Videotape" written by Reba Meriill, the interviewer who sat down with all these stars. She shares her own struggle with addiction and how that impacted her life and career as one of Hollywoods top celebrity interviewers. her book is available through amazon.com http://tiny.cc/xkdwgw
'Extra's' Last Interview with Whitney Houston: 'I've Matured in So Many Ways'
Uploaded on Feb 13, 2012
Here is "Extra's" last interview with Whitney Houston, back in November.
Houston sat down with "Extra's" AJ Calloway, and revealed, "I've matured in so many ways. I'm good where I am at this moment."
Cece Winans 'Don't Cry For Me' | Whitney Houston Funeral
Cissy Houston's FIRST Interview since Whitney Houston death
Published on Apr 2, 2012
Janet Jackson Talks about Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson's Death
Uploaded on Feb 17, 2012
Janet Jackson Talks about Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson's Death – http://stylemagazine.com
Secret Of Whitney Houston's Death Discovered!
Uploaded on Feb 12, 2012
This video exposes the fact that her tragic death, like those of Elvis and Michael Jackson, could have been avoided.
Illuminati Blood Sacrifice of Whitney Houston Michael Jackson Isaac Hayes Full Documentary (1)
Published on Sep 14, 2012
The Three Kings, Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, Orion, Virgo, illuminati!
Whitney Houston's death mourned as questions swirl
Etta James's Record Sales Rise After Her Death
Sony Apologizes for Whitney Houston Price Hike in U.K.
Obama stays at same hotel where Whitney Houston died
Whitney Houston Found Underwater
Whitney Houston's Daughter Frighteningly Similar Incident the Day Before Whitney Died
Whitney Houston's 911 Call Will Not Be Released
DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS (DEW) AND TARGETED INDIVIDUALS (TI's)
Illuminati Blood Sacrifice of Paul Walker 11/30/13 (The Burnt Offering), NY Train Derailment 12/1/13
The Satanic Cult Behind the Music Industry – 36 videos
Uploaded on Jan 17, 2010
This documentary explains the secret agenda behind the music industry. Most notably last year MTV VMA Award Show which was heavy based on Occult Rituals.
End of Whitney Houston's Funeral on I will always love you


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Repairing Small 34cm Panasonic TV, blown cap? I think in PSU, Identify please!
Hi, I'm trying to identify this blown cap inside of a Panasonic TC-14S10A (Chassis MX-3).
It seems like an easy fix as no other components in it are blown.
Here is an overview of the mainboard incase you're curious:
Its 3-pin btw, I just want to know where to get a replacement part from.
I don't think it's a capacitor.
The PCB designation next to it suggests it is a diode.
If it's accross the incoming supply lines as it appears to be then it is most likely a varistor or MOV for over voltage protection. As this is a safety related component it would be best to replace it with the same component. Try to get hold of a schematic and parts list to identify it.
And Leg 2 goes to one of the terminals for the demagnetizing coil before coming through that and connecting back into the BR and Leg 3.
And thank goodness for this site: http://elektrotanya.com/panasonic_tc.../download.html
^^ Just the user manual though... sigh.
Bingo, MX-3 chassis: http://elektrotanya.com/panasonic_mx.../download.html
I've downloaded a few manuals from them before.
Hmm, the serviceman has a writeup on this chassis: http://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_30707/article.html
Thanks for the advice.
Ok, now that I can see it's a three legged device, it is part of the degaussing circuit called a PTC which allows a large initial current to flow through the degaussing coil and then lets it decay slowly. Try and get the correct part if you can but, if not, WES components have one that may be OK. Its part number is PTC3.
Give them a call or email with your requirements and they may be able to help.
If I may suggest, there is a local forum with several TV servicemen which may be of use to you.
Try www.austech.info and check out the Electronics section.
This is what I just tried showing you but imgur won't work on Firefox 3.6 anymore, they've gone the way of every other image host out there and won't work with partial java scripting enabled anymore.
Fixed it today with a subbie from another tv set of the same size (NEC).
Working fine! Cheers, this will do nicely in the room here for me to watch the NYE celebrations on.
Well done. :)
cool studio freax :)
thank you :) the microphone and stand are suprisingly cheap on ebay. Mic is an ISK BM-600 and makes voice sound apsolutley beautiful when coupled with an art tube mp studio mic preamp.
A foam spit cover is mandatory for these mics tho, i just took it off for purposes of this photo.
The "tube amp" is actually a cheap hybrid and while looks great frankly sounds terrible :)
hi freax, thanks for the links. Ebay is a gr8 website :)
what do you use your mic for? I've got a big tube amp with 4 el34 valves in it. they sound nice :) can be a bit to powerful though :S
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"Holy Ghosts" with Peter Rollins Pt.1
(A quick update while on the road)
I'd planned little updates from the Holy Ghosts event but quickly realised that probably wasn't going to happen. The itinerary was full, the conversations lively…and the Guinness…well…
I arrived in Belfast on Sunday and enjoyed an afternoon of sleep after spending a couple days around London catching up with friends old and new. Although Holy Ghosts didn't begin until Monday, a pre-event reception was held on Sunday for those who arrived into the city early.
For the last two years. Peter Rollins books and work have had a great influence on myself so it was a real privilege to finally meet him in person. The Irish though are a pretty humble and self deprecating people and Peter is no exception. In a matter of minutes we just became two guys in a pub talking about God, life, and the upcoming 4 day event.
Also got to meet a lot of my fellow "Holy Ghosters" who I would be sharing the next 4 days with. They came from across the globe; the U.S., Canada, Australia, South Africa, and, of course, Great Britain.
Rather than a play by play which I had originally intended here are some musings and highlights I took away from the event:
Most (all) people engaging in Holy Ghosts were people who got to the center (of church life) and found it didn't hold
Holy Ghosts was populated with pastors, former pastors, worship leaders, former pastor's wives and even some from outside the Christian tradition. They were the ones who did as they were instructed and slayed the Wicked Witch only to then be told by Oz to come back tomorrow. They thought they were getting their heart's desire only to discover something completely different when they peeked behind the (church) curtain.
"What you repress by day will haunt you by night"
Pete's theme for the event, Holy Ghosts, was a jumping off point to examining the issues (ghosts) in our lives that we often like to keep at bay. We pray and sing songs of praise to silence the ghosts and pretend they are gone… but until we engage them honestly they will continue to haunt!
Suspended space that allows us to continue (get by) rather than one that transforms
People religiously attend church and Christian conferences often to just give them the strength needed to get through the week…or till the next conference. They often just create a "suspended space" which allows the individual to tolerate the systems they are surrounded with in regular life. Pete talked on the need to create places that went beyond simply giving us the strength to get by but instead transformed those systems around us.
The steak tastes better in The Matrix
Some of us joked that the number of people who engaged in these types of conversations and communities was small compared with Christianity as a whole. Many people talk about wanting more authenticity, honesty, and reality within church circles…
…but they really don't.
Like Cypher in The Matrix, once we get a glimpse of "the real" many Christians choose to go back to the artificial. The steak may be fake, but it does taste better.
Keeping it "real" at Holy Ghosts
A lot of the Holy Ghosts event was facilitated by other contributors who are close friends with Peter Rollins and who he admits have been big influences on him. The out working of which was having smart folk like Gladys Ganiel and Katherine Moody asking Pete some very tough questions ( a couple that obviously threw him a little off guard). The effect was very positive for me. I've been to so many Christian workshops and conferences where " the man" we were all there to see just dropped sound bite after sound bite (with the occasional "soft ball" question) for an audience ready to eat it up. Holy Ghosts was full of conversation that was honest about what we know…and don't know!
Anyhow, I'm doing this on an iPad on the road so I'm not sure how it is going to look. There is so much more to say; Padraig O' Tuma, John Caputo, Duke Special…and a whiskey tasting! The list goes on…
Maybe need to do a part 2 when I'm back at home in a couple days
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This is something I can really relate to Steve. I wish I could have been at this. It sounds refreshing.
Thanks for the update Steve. Sounds great and I look forward to hearing more. Enjoy a pint for me!
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JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 2, 2013) – East Tennessee State University's Fall Choral Concert this weekend will feature the debut of two new vocal ensembles, as well as that of the university's new choral director.
A Men's Choir and Women's Choir will give their first public performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St. Also appearing will be the popular ETSU Chorale and the new select vocal jazz ensemble Greyscale. Highlights of the program include works by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Quilter, Vaughan Williams, Whitacre, Ticheli and others.
Dr. Matthew Potterton will make his first appearance as director of Choral and Vocal Activities for the ETSU Department of Music. He directs the Women's Choir and ETSU Chorale. Dr. Alan Stevens, associate director of Choral Activities at ETSU, directs the Men's Choir and Greyscale, which gave its debut performance in September in the inaugural concert of the "Java and Jazz" series at ETSU.
An associate professor of Music, Potterton comes to ETSU after teaching and conducting at Baker University, Baldwin City, Kan.; the University of California at Irvine; Carroll College, Waukesha, Wis.; Alverno College, Milwaukee; and the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he earned his doctoral degree. He has also taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Potterton has appeared as a tenor soloist in recital and on stage, and has performed in Europe, Asia and throughout North America and as a member of various ensembles.
The Men's and Women's choirs were formed this year to provide the university a non-auditioned choir, giving students from all over campus an opportunity to sing, according to Potterton.
"You do not have to have previous singing experience to be a part of these groups, just a passion to want to make music with fellow students," he said. "In previous years, it was hard for some to dedicate the time it took to be a part of Chorale, an auditioned group meant for people who have had significant music training. However, I want everyone to have an opportunity to sing.
"The reaction has been very positive. Students who are science majors or math majors who have not been able to fit Chorale into their schedules in the past are now able to be a part of one of these groups. There are also students who do not have lots of singing experience who likely would not have made it through the auditions for Chorale but want to share their voice. All are welcome, and we are making great music!"
Potterton says there are 40 to 45 members in each of the choirs. "We want those numbers to grow, and we feel that they will once the word gets out that there is a non-auditioned group that provides this opportunity to sing."
Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students with ID.
For more information, contact the ETSU Department of Music at (423) 439-4276 or firstname.lastname@example.com . For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at (423) 439-8346.


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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accused the Congress of misuse and manipulation of the CBI to target it in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, which it termed as a "political conspiracy".
BJP alleged the United Progressive Alliance government was playing politics on serious issues like terrorism and corruption. The opposition party said while all encounters across the country were termed as genuine by the investigating agency, only those happening in Gujarat were touted as "fake".
"The CBI is acting as a private militia of the Congress party in so far as the Ishrat Jahan case is concerned. The whole case is a political conspiracy to discredit the anti-terror machinery of central and state government," BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi told reporters. She said the high court has in its recent verdict questioned the CBI's timing of the chargesheet as to "why was the delay". "It proves political conspiracy..this is a well-hatched conspiracy," she said.
"In this case, like in several other cases, the CBI is again being misused and manipulated by the central government," she said while questioning the change of affidavit in the Ishrat Jahan case by the Intelligence Bureau.
"On whose instructions the affidavit was changed," she asked adding, "the CBI should also probe who called for a change in the affidavits. Agencies don't change their affidavits due to change of officials or ministers."
Lekhi said, "The Congress states thrive only on fake encounters. They think the whole world is like them, that's why they are targeting the Gujarat government."
"Encounters which happen in Gujarat all are to be treated as fake encounters, whereas far higher number of encounters which happen across the country are correct encounters, especially in Congress-ruled states like Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. During this particular period, eight encounters took place in Gujarat out of 880 encounters happening across the country in which the highest number of 89 were in Uttar Pradesh and more than 80 in Andhra Pradesh followed by Maharashtra and other states," she said quoting national figures.
Lekhi said the BJP stands for impartial and efficient functioning of security agencies and termed as "unfortunate" the Congress party's attempt to attack opponents by "abusing" CBI. She alleged Ishrat Jahan was a known terrorist and her details were available on Jamaat-ud-Dawa website even as 26/11
Mumbai attacks mastermind David Headley had knowledge that she was a Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative.
The BJP spokesperson said the IB had sent inputs to the state and the affidavit was changed in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case by them. "We need to find out who did it," she said.
"The ministry of home affairs had in an affidavit claimed that Ishrat was a LeT terrorist, which got collaborated by David Headly's statement and the posting on LeT website that she is a martyr. We want to know what motivated the MHA to change its own statement.
"There should be investigation as to how with the change of ministers, the affidavit of the central government has been changed. This case is similar to the coal scam where government interfered and changed the affidavit.
"Every IB report, which is wrong, has never led to any conspiracy or prosecution in the past, then why is it that this case is handpicked," she asked.


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He argues for a more inductive approach to learning Greek, and suggested that word frequency is not the best choice for the order in which students should learn new words. Students should first learn the words that occur together most frequently, allowing them to read a broader base of the Greek New Testament earlier on. He also suggests learning the inflected forms first, and then learning the lemmas and other deductive categories later.
The biblical text would be a combination of Greek and English words (following Greek word order) that would take into consideration the vocabulary that the students have learned. As they learn more, the English words would become Greek words. This approach allows students to dive in just about anywhere in the Greek New Testament without the clunkiness of multiple levels of text that you get with interlinears.
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A colorful Texan family faces a reunion of sorts after the accidental death of their matriarch. Guilty of having an affair, the matriarch trips on her lovers' wooden legs, hits her head on a sink and dies. Full of outrageous moments and extraordinary people, the play "Sordid Lives" represents a larger picture: learning to accept those who seem different. Director Ed Wagenseller, who also teaches theatre at UNCW, has never been a fan of the ordinary or expected.
"I'm drawn to the misfits and the people who are still trying to find their place in this world," he says. "There is something about that human condition, and in a weird way that is what this play has on a couple of levels."
Originally written by Del Shores, "Sordid Lives" appears in numerous media: as a play, a movie, and even a sitcom. What remains a Southern comedy, and in much of its "white trash" glory, still, it tackles heavy content, such as sexuality, infidelity, love lost, and of course the ups and downs of dealing with family.
In 1996, the play premiered in Los Angeles, and in 2000, Shores produced and directed it into a movie featuring Olivia Newton-John. With a total of 14 wins at the Drama League Awards, including Best Production, "Sordid Lives" has caught the attention from a variety of audiences. The film version quickly solidified itself a "cult classic" among the LGBT community, as a major plot point features a transvestite.
"There is nothing you can do in the theatre to shock me," Wagenseller says. "I don't believe in shock. I want [the audience] to take away acceptance, but I also just want them to leave having a good time."
Without seeing "Sordid Lives," Wagenseller is coming at this play with no prior influences as director. He hasn't seen the movie, the TV show or the stage version. "I have nothing to compare it to," he admits, "which means I could really screw it up or come out with a really original attempt. I don't have any preconceived notions of what this needs to be. I can approach it from a sense of originality."
A director for the past 20 years, Wagenseller auditioned 70 people over a two-day period and filled 10 spots. The cast has been rehearsing four nights a week, for a mere three weeks, in order to prepare for opening night. "I like the pressure," he says of the quick pace. "I like teaching actors that you don't necessarily need six to eight weeks to put a show up. You can do it in four. You just have to be willing to work your ass off."
Del Shores' writing background shines a light on colorful individuals in "Sordid Lives." Earl "Brother Boy" Ingram (Richard Smith) deals with parents who have institutionalized him for 23 years due to his cross-dressing ways. Wardell "Bubba" Owens (Nicholas D. Kempton) catches Earl's attention and affection for a bit of a love story. Protagonist Bitsy Mae Harling (Leslie Williams) is a local singer, who just got released from prison, and happens to be thrown into the mix from her connection with the now-deceased Peggy Ingram. The characters seem nothing short of dysfunctional. Even though they have a lot on their deep-fried plates, they still find time to be in each other's business.
"In a nutshell the play is a reflection of our society and the people who are considered normal," Wagenseller says. "The people who are seen as crazy are the ones who are most comfortable and normal with themselves. The play hits on that by using comedy. . .What matters is how someone treats another person and how you treat someone sitting across from you."
As week three of rehearsals dwindle, major elements of the play are coming together. This includes technical aspects of the show, which are handled by the students, as teachers mentor and supervise.
"Essentially [UNCW] students are the ones who make the wheel move," Wagenseller explains. "We hold them to the highest of standards because the important thing to remember is we are a training program, and it is important to train people to not settle for anything but their best."
Likewise, the theatre department introduces students to professionals in the field. Local lighting designer Scott Davis ("Homeland") acts as a guest artist on the production. Students work alongside him as a valuable resource. In fact, guest artists will help with every play this fall and next spring. "We seem to have chosen plays where we can cast primarily from the students we have here in the department," Wagenseller says, "but there will always be one outside professional working on every show."
They've also had their hands in the costuming. Overseen by designer Max Lydy, they've worked carefully.
"Creating a costume for a 6'3 transvestite hasn't been easy," Wagenseller jokes. "Seriously, I want them to have fun because in my opinion, if you're having fun then you're creating things."
As a bonus to the students and director, Del Shores will be attending the October 5th showing of "Sordid Lives." Tickets for this show only run $25 for the general public and $15 for students. It includes the show, as well as a Del Shores meet-in-greet, question-and-answer session and a wine-and-cheese reception. Otherwise, tickets are $10 to $12, with opening night on September 26th at UNCW's Cultural Art Building. The wacky, eccentric and endearing story runs weekends through October 6th, falling shy of two hours in length.
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The Pattern Jury Instruction Commission met October 7, 1999, at the Heritage Center, State Capitol, in Bismarck, from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Blazer, K. Brust, S. Lian, J. McClintock, S. Plambeck, J. Rustad, J. Simonson, T. Slorby, D. Vogel, J. Vukelic
MEMBERS ABSENT: J. Hagerty, J. McLees
Chair Judge Vukelic called the meeting to order. Law Clerk Matt Sagsveen, who assisted during the meeting, was introduced. Judge Simonson, Judge Vukelic, Tom Slorby, and Brenda Blazer have been reappointed to the Commission.
Election of Chair. Brenda Blazer was proposed as Chair for 1999-00.
Motion to approve: D. Vogel
Second: J. Rustad
Election of Vice-Chair. Judge McClintock was nominated as Vice-Chair.
Motion to approve: J. Rustadl
Second: D. Vogel
Minutes. Minutes of the June 1999 meeting were reviewed.
Motion to approve: J. Vukelic
Second: J. McClintock
Financial Report. The 1999/2001 budget allocation is $23,000. As of 8/31/99, $21,800 remains.
Interim Activities.
1. Handouts from the June meeting were distributed. An article in the Notepad described the publication of the reformatted jury instructions. Minutes were sent by e-mail and posted on the Supreme Court website.
2. Mock juries at the Law School will again use several of the most common jury instructions and request feedback from the jurors. The trials are scheduled for November 9, 15, and 22, 1999. Members are invited to observe jury deliberations. The staff attorney will request videotapes for review. The staff attorney was contacted by a psychology graduate student who is interested in doing her thesis on jury instructions. Assistance was offerred and the list that has been proposed for testing by themock juries was sent.
3. The reformatted jury instructions are scheduled for publication this fall. SBAND did not complete typing the index or the table of cases or statutes but plans to distribute these with the year 2000 updates.
Sexual Harassment. Judge Vukelic had reviewed Opp v. Source One Management, Inc., 1999 ND 52, 591 NW2d 101 and Jones v. Meyer, 1999 ND 141, a Cass County case. The elements of a proposed instruciton on sex discrimination by creating or maintaining a hostile or offensive work environment was proposed. The elements match those enumerated in Opp. The word "class" was changed to "group," as this seems easier for a jury to use. There was discussion on the use of "gender" rather than "sex." "Gender" seems to make the statement easier to understand but "sex" is used in case reviewed. In the element stating that "the sexual harassment was based on the Plaintiff's gender, that but for Plaintiff's gender, Plaintiff would not have been the object of harassment," the Commission discussed the "but for" clause. This language was not used in Opp but was used in xxxx. Judge Vukelic is going to do some further research on the implied exclusivity.
There is very little North Dakota law on this subject, and D. Vogel suggested waiting and researching more Minnesota law. The Commission, however, decided that this instruciton would be a beginning to a discrimination section which could be added to as the law develops. "Plaintiff" was used instead of "she" and instead of "employer/employee" becasue the situation may encompass different sexes and job classifications. This instruction does not cover the quid pro quo type of case, only hostile environment. Whether the burden of proof should be included was discussed. Suggesting that continuity would be preferable, the Commission looked at some previous instrucitons: Sometimes the burden is included and sometimes not. S. Lian suggested specifying the burden of proof required only when it is greater than the preponderance standard. A vote on whether to include the burden of proof was four to four. S. Plambeck suggested adding "essential" before the word "elements." He suggests that the civil be presented more like the criminal and noted that it helps organize one's presentation.
Motion for preliminary approval: D. Vogel
Second: K. Brust
Fault. The Fault instructions had presented in March and were reviewed for final approval.
1. Definition of Fault. S. Lian commented that the instruction does not add anything new. It is a general introductory statement.
Motion to approve: D. Vogel
Second: J. McClintock
2. Accident-Causing Fault and Injury-Causing Fault. This instruciton would only be used when there was evidence of both types of fault. The potential awkward use of hyphenated words was discussed.
Motion to approve: D. Vogel
Second: J. McClintock
3. Burden of Proof. This instruction will replace Civil NDJI 40. Matt Sagsveen researched recent cites, and D. Vogel will select the most appropriate ones for inclusion.
Motion to approve Assault: D. Vogel
Second: S. Lian
4. No Inference of Fault from Accident or Injury. This instruction is part of the standard negligence instruction. The purpose of the new section is to convert to the fault system. Thus, it should be eliminated from Civil NDJI 105, Ordinary Negligence, so that it is in one instruction. K. Brust noted that the problem with an instruction worded in the negative is that it does not tell the jurors what they need to find only what they should not consider.
Motion to approve: D. Vogel
Second: S. Plambeck
Approved with one dissent (K. Brust)
5. Forseeability. The instruction defines consequences that are probable as forseeable. S. Lian suggested that this is the opposite of the law: Events may be forseeable whether thay are anticipated or not. They are not defined in terms of probability. The statute was reviewed. The instruction had been drafted and used by S. Plambeck in a case which was appealed. The jury instruction had been raised as an issue on appeal and was upheld although not specifically approved. Discussion concerned the interpretation of "probable." J. Rustad indicted that the use of "probable" implies over 50 percent. Foreseeability is an essential element in negligence, although it was not defined in a number of cases quickly searched, eg., Stewart v. Ryan. K. Brust noted that the definition needs to apply to a number of situations. Whether something is foreseeable will depend on the particular situation.
Motion to table for further discussion: S. Lian
Second: T. Slorby
6. Special Verdict. K. Brust present two special verdict forms that he has used. The current Verdict Form, Civil NDJI 1856 was reviewed. It was decided to make slight revisions to the existing form. One question asks for past economic damages, future economic damages, past non-economic damages, and future non-economic damages. The issue was whether to add more specific questions. This is done in some cases, for example, to offset no-fault benefits. It was decided that specific additional questions could be added as needed--that the pattern instruction should fit the general case. A paragraph stating that the Court may include an instruciton concerning the effect of the allocation of fautl in a particula case and whether depending on that allocation, the jury should answer the damages questions was deleted. If fault has been allocated, the question is whether the Plaintiff is 50% or more at fault. The jury is not to be instructed on the effect of percentages.
Motion to approve Battery: J. Vukelic
Second: K. Brust
Driving Under the Influence/Actual Physical Control. J. Simonson reviewed State v. Huber, 555 NW2d 791 (ND 1996) in which the ND Supreme Court reversed a DUI conviction becasue the jury ws not instructed on the distinction betwen APC and DUI and given the corrct verdict forms and instrucitons on deliberating when a lesser included offense is a possibility. Instructions which permit a defendant who commits a lesser offense to be convicted of a greater offense and receive the consequent of the greater offense is not harmless error. The elements are the same but there would be an additional instruciton on APC as an included offense of DUI. However, J. Simonson noted that the distinction may be moot because the law was amended in 1999 and the penalty for APC no longer differs.
Judge Vukelic had received a letter from Rick Volk requesting review and modification of Criminal NDJI 2940 due to caselaw suggesting that one may be convicted of DUI on public or private land whether or not there is right of public access. The Commission looked at NDCC 39-10-02 and 39-08-01. Section 39 refers to "elsewhere" but the DUI statute doesn't. There appears to be divergence between the legislation and caselaw as the statute requires a right of access. T. Slorby will study further and report in March. CHECK STATUTE.
Carrying Loaded Firearm in Vehicle. J. Simonson drafted this instruction which was suggested from the old TBD list. The instruction tracks the statute. The only discussion was the definition of "loaded." Whether to add a definition was discussed. The Commission decided to just put the cite, 62-01-01(16), in the "Definitions" section.
Motion to approve: J. Vukelic
Second: T. Slorby
Elements of Damages. The discussion concerned whether damages awarded for the future are those that "reasonably will be required in the future" or "are "reasonably certain to be required in the future." Similary, whether losses will those the injured party "will likely sustain in the future" or "is reasonably certain to sustain in the future." S. Plambeck proposed using "certain" in this instruciton; S. Lian noted that "certain" is used in Civil NDJI 1202 in the Damages Defined instruction. It is explained in 1202 that damages must be "certain" and "certain" is defined differently from common usage. S. Plambeck noted that not all judges use 1202 so the term is needed in the elements instruction, 1225. The federal instructions (Devitt and Blackmar) and California use the words "reasonably certain" to sustain (or be required) in the futture. S. Lian proposed that if "certain" is used in 1225, reasonble certainty needs to be defined in that instruction. A paragraph on separate findings on damages was removed.
Motion to approve: J. Vukelic
Second: T. Slorby
Approved with one dissent (S. Lian)
Damages Defined. This instruction explains that a literal interpretation of "certain" is not what is meant when awarding future damages. S. Lian proposed including the burden of proof required. Whether a different burden of proof is required for present versus future damages was discussed. No ND Supreme Court case requires a different burden according to S. Lian. S. Plambeck commented that there is a difference between past bills and what may or may not occur in the future.
Motion to approve: B. Blazer
Second: T. Slorby
Approved with two dissents (D. Vogel, S. Plambeck)
Administrative Details
The next meeting will be October 1 and 2, 1998.
This instruction will be presented for final approval in June.
13. Permissible Conduct (PJI 656). Whether this instruction should be defined by the negative example was discussed. The desire to use positives rather than negatives for clarity was mentioned.
Motion to approve: J. Simonson
Second: J. McClintock
Approved (J. McLees dissenting)
14. Driving Under the Influence (PJI 2940). Why option "b" is needed was discussed: Prosecutors like it if they do not have a breathalyser to qualify under option "a." The present tense was used.
Motion to approve: M Stenehjem
Second: J. McClintock
Whether to use "person" or "defendant was discussed with "person" selected.
Motion to approve: J. McLees
Second: J. Simonson
15. Essential Elements of Offense (PJI 2944). The note stating to use subparts [c] and [d] when pertinent was eliminated. The introductory phrase, "any of the following," was changed to "any one of the following."
Motion to approve: M. Stenehjem
Second: D. Vogel
16. Actual Physical Control (PJI 2945). "Person" will be used in the general instruction. "Motor" is to be deleted from "motor vehicle."
Motion to approve: J Simonson
Second: M. Stenehjem
17. Essential Elements of Offense (PJI 2946). The note was eliminated, and the introductory phrase will be "any one of the following."
Motion to approve: J. McLees
Second: J. Simonson
18. Assault. Judge Schmalenberger had written the Commission suggesting that an Assault instruction was needed. The Commission reviewed the restatement and BAJI. They discussed why it was not titled "Battery." It is not in the statute. ND only has a criminal assault instruction. . The criminal instruction combines assault and battery. Further discussion was postponed.
19. Murder (PJI 2201). The words, "the burden of proof resting upon the State" will be changed to "the State's burden of proof is" in all instructions.
Motion to approve: J. Simonson
Second: J. McLees
20. Criminal Mischief (PJI 2604): The only change was corrected numbering.
Motion to approve: J. Simonson
Second: J. McLees
21. Criminal Trespass (PJI 2520, 2521, and 2522). This instruction reflects a change in the law in which the legislature added that it is criminal trespass if one stays on property after being told to leave. The problem of using the word "person" three times in the first sentence of 2522 was discussed.
Motion to approve: K. Brust
Second: D. Vogel
22. Disarming Law Enforcement Officer (new).
Motion to approve: D. Vogel
Second: J. McLees
23. Endangering a Vulnerable Adult (new).
Motion to approve: J. Simonson
Second: J. McLees
24. Gross Sexual Imposition (PJI 2302). The Commission decided that numbers from one to ten would be written out and from eleven on, the numerals would be used. This instruction was tabled.
25. Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child (new). Stylistic changes were made.
Motion to approve: J. Hagerty
Second: M. Stenehjem
26. Corruption of Minors (PJI 2307). Minor style changes were made.
Motion to approve: J. Simonson
Second: J. Hagerty
27. Sexual Assault (PJI 2323, 2325). These instructions were tabled for further review.
28. Comparative Fault. D. Vogel, S. Plambeck, and K. Brust presented a review of their work. Ten points of discussion were noted: the scope of fault, the propriety of jury instructions and arguments on the effect of percentages, enhanced injury cases, failure to mitigate, liability for subsequent care, liability for pre-existing condition, the seat belt defense, statutory basis for continuing to give an instruction on negligent failure to warn or design and a second instruction on a strict liability failure to warn or design in a products liability action, and application of the comparative fault act to intentional acts. The need to get people thinking in terms of fault rather than negligence was presented, and that it has been difficult to get away from old methods. . Part of the mission of the Commission is to educate. J. Hagerty suggested that this subcommittee write an article for the Gavel. Fault and Special Verdict will be discussed at the October meeting. Comments on fault can be sent to the staff attorney for distribution.
29. Supplier's Duty to Warn (PJI 414). D. Vogel reported that this instruction is tabled pending the new Restatement.
June Meeting. The June meeting will be in conjunction with the state bar association's annual meeting in Grand Forks.
J. Hagerty will prepare a sample style sheet for the criminal instructions for the June meeting.
In October, the following will be presented:
Responsibility for Joint Conduct--J. McClintock
Note-taking--J. Vukelic
Terrorizing--J. Vukelic
Instruction References--J. Vukelic
Assault-Battery--J. McClintock
Gross Sexual Imposition--J. Simonson
Solicitation--J. Simonson
Sexual Assault--J. McLees
Fault/Special Verdict--S. Plambeck, D. Vogel, K. Brust
Insurance-Bad Faith--M. Stenehjem
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn A. Kerbeshian
Staff Attorney
2812 B 17th Avenue So.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
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> > That's one of the places where slide rule training helps. You can't
> > do anything with a slide rule without being able to guess the proper
> > order of magnitude of the answer.
> Well, oddly enough, I did actually learn how to use a slide rule at school.
> I had a really nice one in a tough blue plastic case. (I wonder what
> happened to it?) Anyway, I didn't happen to use a slide rule for this; it
> was more a case of native stupidity - I knew perfectly well how fast light
> is, but that real world knowledge somehow didn't filter through to my
> calcs.
> > Didn't someone write a story where people live in everyday life with a
> > very low speed of light?
> You may be thinking of Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" series. This isn't the
> only or even the main scientific spoof in the book, but it's mentioned
> occasionally. Light is slowed as it passes through a magical field. IIRC
> the speed of light on the Discworld is around 600mph.
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The Samba-Bugzilla – Bug 1274
smbfs change milliseconds on Windows-Server to 0 while reading a file
Last modified: 2004-10-19 14:49:53 UTC
I mount a windows-share(tested on 2003, XP) on a Linux-PC and I have
write-access to the windows-share.
Now, if I only read a file, smbfs changed the milliseconds from the file to 0!
you are using smbfs/smbmount ?
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My son was born Sept 24th and is currently 20lbs and 28.5 inches long. He is at the maximum height for his infant car seat right now (baby trend) and I need to purchase a new convertible car seat. I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for or against any seats?!?
Here is the big problem....my husband and I are both tall (I'm 6' and he is 6'5") and I drive a Chevy Trailblazer. The bench seat in the back isn't the same size in the middle and therefore we had to put the infant seat behind the passenger seat instead of in the middle. I was hoping to find a convertible car seat that will fit in the middle so we can both ride in the front of the car again. I typically have to ride behind the driver's seat in the back and it is terribly uncomfortable. I am hoping that purchasing another vehicle is not my only option. I was looking at the Evenflo Symphany car seat - any one have experience with this one?
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Property owners fight for new stormwater fix
COLUMBIA — A "huge, smelly mud pit" is what some residents say they are left with as a result of a Cat Island developer's stormwater plan.
The conflict over a lake near the Garfield Park Phase 3 subdivision now rests in the South Carolina Administrative Law Court.
On June 18, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control approved a developer's new stormwater system rather than requiring the replacement of a dike and outlet control structure, which had washed away. The site lies adjacent to Chowan Creek, which empties into Port Royal Sound and contains oyster beds.
A few days later, nearby property owners called for the lake to be restored and appealed the decision to the DHEC board, which voted in their favor in August.
The board's decision was based on a single point: That regulators had failed to demonstrate the project was more than 1,000 feet from the shellfish beds, as required.
In response, Gary Meyer with the Cat Island Property Owners Association, hit back with an appeal to the state Administrative Law Court on Oct. 8.
The residents who are protesting the developer's stormwater plan say the 6-acre lake was once a playground for otters, alligators, herons, egrets, endangered wood storks and other creatures. One property owner submitted sections of her wildlife journal to regulators in DHEC's Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.
"Not only is that environment gone, but a huge, smelly mud pit has taken its place," wrote the residents' attorney John North, in his June appeal to the DHEC board.
"OCRM's acquiescence in that result is inconsistent with the goals that it is supposed to serve."
Agency staff, however, defended their decision, writing to the agency board that the area was "returning to its historical state." They said that continued tidal cycles would convert part of the lagoon basin into a "marsh meadow," which would attract a greater diversity of animals. They also refuted the property owners' claims that the project would affect threatened and endangered species, and stated that there were no records of wood storks or bald eagles nesting there.
The residents, including North, who had appealed to the agency board are: Ken Bruning, Janet Bruning, David Feron, Mary Feron, Byrnal Haley, Sally Haley, Martha James, Don Haarmeyer and Pamela North.
Area residents sometimes refer to the lake as a pond.
"With the tides significantly higher than the lake level, the fresh water vegetation around the lake is dead, the oaks will eventually die, and tidal waters have encroached to within three feet of a house," said North in an email Thursday.
A message submitted to Meyer's attorney received no response. DHEC spokesman Mark Plowden declined to comment on the board's action, citing the pending court decision.
Meanwhile, as one of the local conflict-watchers put it: "I would stand on my head to get my beloved pond back."


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I have cleared SoO normal mode and wanna do heroic but can't keep up a guild for long because for some reason my damage is so damn low. On multitarget (above 6 or so) it is fine because that is as easy as a Hurricane. On anything below that I can't keep up any more than around 180k. On fights with many targets and movement like spoils it is as low as 130k.
On single target boss fights I surge is about 280k and then it gradually drops down to 180k and stays around that level, sometimes going lower. I know my rotation and fully understand it, having been on Icy Veins many a time.
As for my rotation I start off by putting down 3 shrooms on a boss before a fight and exploding them as soon as it is pulled. I am also one spell away from Lunar eclipse. So my first ability is the explosion, followed by Starfall. I then use Starsurge to get to Lunar eclipse, cast Starfall again followed by a Sunfire, then a Moonfire, in that order so that the Moonfire gets a little more powerful because of Lunar Shower. I then use Starfire all the way until I am out of the eclipse. As soon as I am out of the eclipse, I use a macro that contains Incarnation, Berserking, Celestial Alignment and Nature's Vigil. I then spam Starfire and one single dot as it applies both on a regular basis. I do this until they run out and I end up hitting Solar eclipse. I cast both of the DoTs in between Starfire/Wrath casts when they're about halfway through the duration. I also cast Starsurge whenever it is off cooldown and whenever it procs, instantly. Then when I get to Solar I do the exact same thing but with wrath, and applying Moonfire first, then Sunfire. I am also always using Starfall whenever it is off CD.
Initially, with my CDs and all that, I peak 280k. Then I gradually wittle down to about 180k to sometimes as low as 170k
This is my rotation for single target. For multitarget it is about the same except depending on the amount I just use the eclipsed DoT on all targets and then single target the one with most health. For a big group I just hurricane.
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The Real Housewives of New York City ~ Season 8 - Episode 5 "Birthday Bashing"
6 0 Beanie 3.0 04 May 2016
Jules airs her grievances to Dorinda and Carole concerning Bethenny's abrasiveness during the Hamptons trip. Bethenny gains a newfound respect for Jules when Jules opens up about a personal struggle. Meanwhile, Ramona finally tells Sonja why she has avoided spending time with her. Then, Ramona hosts an eventful birthday lunch where Luann makes a regifting faux pas, Bethenny confronts Luann about her behavior over the summer, and Dorinda delivers a double-edged toast.


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The call for the 8th Annual BendFilm Festival is now open! Entries will be accepted until August, 2011. Narrative and documentary features, short, student and animated films and conversations are all being accepted for the competition program of the festival.
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Launch of Strategy and Statecraft in Cyberspace research program
8 March 2014
Good afternoon
It is an absolute pleasure to be here today at what, I have no doubt, is destined to become one of the world's leading research programs.
I congratulate:
- Professor Ian Young, ANU Vice Chancellor and
- Professor Michael L'Estrange, head of the National Security College.
The context
It is common place to compare the Internet with other technology revolutions — the invention of the steam engine or the automobile.
However that shortchanges the Internet and its significance. Already most people in the developed world and shortly most people in the world will be connected to the Internet, and thus to each other.
The Internet has grown without government direction, it has grown across borders and defied, constrained and on occasions toppled tyrants. Its benefits are incalculable.
But there are risks and there are threats and I will discuss a few tonight, but above all we must never forget that the Internet is the most powerful single driver of innovation and commerce in human history and it will not just transform industries and governments, it will change humanity itself.
This policy area known as 'cyber' has come to encompass an extraordinary range of issues. For example Cyber-security, internet governance, privacy, data sovereignty, online freedom of expression, cyber-crime, intellectual property.
At times these issues are confusingly and unhelpfully conflated in public debate. However it is also true that there are many interdependencies between them and the policy responses to them.
A necessary consequence of this conflation and interdependence of is that many parts of government are involved.
Here in Canberra the Department of Communications, the Australian Signals Directorate, the Attorney-General's department, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Department of Foreign Affairs, to name just some, all have an important role to play both in domestic and international cyber policy debates.
Today I will speak mostly about the growing debate, some authors have described it as "a war"[1], over the governance of the Internet.
But before I do I will make some observations about cyber security.
The Internet age, the digital age, has turned many paradigms on their heads.
Consider remembering. For all of human existence to date the default has been to forget — we had to go to great lengths to remember things, whether by painting them on a cave wall or a canvas or committing them to memory or writing them in a book or pasting snapshots in a photo album.
Now the default is to remember — and forgetting, or deleting, requires great effort and in many cases is not achievable. And it is not just Facebook selfies involving a surplus of alcohol and a deficit of decorum that change this paradigm.
A lot of information which in the analogue age may not have been actually deleted, was in fact forgotten — lost in a filing cabinet or the stacks of a library and could only be found, with some considerable effort. Now it is available in a few clicks on a smartphone — a device a now to be found in the hands of 73% of Australians and by 2019 in the hands of 5.6 billion people around the world.
Not only is information getting harder if not impossible to forget more of it is being stored and in hitherto unimaginable quantities, indeed 90% of all the information in the world has been created in the last two years.[2] (I note however that this claim made by IBM says nothing about the quality of the data)
This has considerable implications for cybersecurity, as we have seen with Mr Snowden's burglary.
The spy of yore may have been able to steal a few cables from the Ambassador's safe — the spy of today can steal millions of files.
Our ability to make, transmit, store and process vast amounts of data creates huge vulnerabilities as well as opportunities.
This has given both those who seek to protect us and those who seek to harm us the ability to delve deeper and deeper into our lives.
It has enabled us to access data, with or without authority, at the other end of the world without any physical presence at the site of the data we are accessing.
This has made a profound change in the context of signals intelligence — an activity which began with listening to radio waves travelling through the atmosphere, like sitting in the back of a restaurant and listening to the diners' conversations and now can be more like backing up a truck and sending in a huge team to copy a warehouse of documents.
Associated with this is the ability to publish hitherto confidential information, without any practical means of restraint. In the past publication could be restrained by taking action against media platforms — they have an address. But the global hyperplatform of the Internet means that once confidential information has been stolen the chances of preventing its publication are negligible.
The ability to publish without restraint changes another paradigm. Consider the Snowden revelations of NSA surveillance of foreign governments and officials. Had those governments become aware of this type of surveillance they may have shrugged their shoulders, they may have made a quiet protest, they would certainly have sought to close the vulnerabilities which were being exploited. But they would have been most unlikely to make that surveillance public.
However the combination of the ability to steal vast amounts of data plus the ability to publish it universally and potentially simultaneously means that a foreign government presented with a public revelation that it is being spied on will have no choice but to protest and loudly.
And this has changed the risk reward calculus for signals intelligence — no doubt a key area for consideration in this programme.
Cyberspace as a domain
A common phrase, I have used it myself, is the "digital economy". We should think about dropping it. The reality is that the economy is thoroughly dependent on the connectivity afforded by the Internet and becoming more so. There is an economy and it is digital.
We see it in the statistics: in 2012, there were 8.7 billion connected objects globally; by 2020 there will be 50 billion. [3] Cyberspace is often described as a domain — like land, air, sea or space. But it is unlike all of them, because not only is it entirely man-made it has been built, is operated and owned almost entirely by the private sector and is in large measure beyond the control of any government whose jurisdiction is limited by geography.
The bodies, like ICANN, that settle the standards and protocols and manage the critical domain name system are not agencies of governments but essentially confederations of interested and like minded parties which have grown up organically and are described with the unwieldy term of a "multi stakeholder system".
Cyberspace is a place where states and other actors compete and assert power as they pursue their own national strategic, security and economic interests.
That means enormous political pressures are at play around the governance of this online world, a world built on openness and freedom and now subject to fierce scrutiny.
Because the Internet began in the United States and because ICANN has a foundation agreement to administer the Domain Name System with the US Department of Commerce, there has been growing criticism of what is seen as the US centric nature of the Internet.
Of course the governance of the Internet is thoroughly internationalised as the membership of ICANN (not to speak of other bodies like the World Wide Web consortium) attests.
But this model is under attack — a range of governments are now calling for the governance of the Internet to be placed under formal management by Governments, through the United Nations for example.
Their motives differ. Some like Russia andChina and Saudi Arabia have been felt threatened by the freedom of the Internet and sought to more control over its content.. Others simply resent the historic role of the United States and no doubt imagine that if the Internet was not governed by a California not for profit, the innovation of Silicon Valley would find its way to their country as well.
This is dangerous ground: once States start competing for a greater voice, greater control, we are absolutely kidding ourselves if we imagine only those with benign objectives will eventually get it.
Maintaining an open, global cyberspace system not dominated by governments is one of the key strategic issues of our time and it is a goal the Australian Government is committed to pursuing.
Australia's approach
There are two competing key visions for the governance of the internet.
One is of a globally interconnected and open system subject to multi-stakeholder governance where states participate but do not dominate: the status quo.
The other seeks to put the state at the forefront of cyberspace and the internet, upholding the concept of state sovereignty in cyberspace.
Such an approach could be the the beginning of a journey towards a balkanised internet — where each country runs its own DNS root and effectively creates its own national intranet or walled garden. China has gone some way towards this, what if other countries followed?
Of course the Snowden revelations have supercharged this criticism of the status quo leading to charges the United States is abusing its central role in the Internet. However, espionage and surveillance is not connected to the governance of the Internet, its open architecture agnostically enables all those seeking access legitimately or not.
Australia supports the existing multi-stakeholder approach to internet governance that has evolved organically, and successfully. Under this model, the private sector, governments and users all participate in shaping the evolution and use of the internet. Multi-stakeholder arrangements maximise access and opportunity to the benefit of all.
The status quo works. That is undoubted. But it has grown organically — you could say of it as a French diplomat (no doubt apocryphally) said of a treaty "It works in practice, but not in theory."
The problems
That doesn't mean there are not significant issues to manage; cyber-related security considerations we need to take into account in maintaining and developing any sort of internet governance.
They are things like:
- systemic vulnerabilities in the infrastructure of globalisation and military power
- friction between private sector actors who manage the internet and public sector actors who are supposed to defend them
- the mismatch between the pace of policy formation and the pace of technological change.
- coordination challenges for government agencies responsible for national security, law enforcement and industrial policy, and
- those major normative disagreements about how the internet should be managed domestically and internationally that I've already referred to.
In looking at these problems, real as they are, we need to avoid a tunnel vision — to avoid becoming over-focussed on potential threats and control at the expense of the flourishing, and often surprising and unexpected, economic and social opportunities.
We must … and we want to … continue to encourage dynamism and growth, collaboration and creativity in cyberspace while preventing malicious activity and encouraging the protection of basic rights.
We need conceptual clarity on cyberspace issues: for instance to differentiate between the protection and defence of networks, and issues relating to competition between states in cyberspace, that is, between cyber security questions and international security questions.
Legal frameworks
The internet and cyberspace policy issues are now issues for the policy mainstream, integral to overall domestic and international policy development. Internet governance and cybersecurity issues are being dealt with routinely in a range of forums and high level meetings such as the G8 and APEC Leaders meetings. They are being debated in civil society circles, by foreign and strategic policy think tanks, at united nations fora, and inside governments across the world.
I think it not unreasonable to suggest that trust in cyberspace is diminished. Many citizens have lost faith in the activities of their governments and, in some cases, are beginning to question the privacy and data use policies of the large online platforms like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo. Governments have lost faith in each other — witness Brazil's reaction to the NSA disclosures and the ongoing debate between the US and China on cyber activities. And, corporations are losing faith in governments — as evidence see Yahoo's denials that it authorised or was aware of the NSA's collection of images from its video-chat service.
The two issues are not the same, but there is little doubt that debates about governance of the internet are being coloured by the debates arising from Snowdon.
Significantly, in recent times, we have seen the European Commission come forward in support of the current multi-stakeholder model of governance but advocating the need to 'globalise' the framework. Brazil too has stepped forward to make a contribution to the debate by arranging and hosting an internet governance conference in April this year — the objective of which is to agree a set of principles for internet governance. We have also seen Chatham House and the Centre for International Governance Innovation establish the Global Commission for Internet Governance chaired by the Swedish Foreign Minister.
This research program at the National Security College is timed to make a significant contribution to these policy debates. The international community is engaged in elaborating how the rules that apply offline apply online. This is a long-term task, a negotiation between competing interests that is proceeding through different bodies of international and national law.
Australia is actively engaged. We chaired the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Cyber which last year released a landmark report affirming that international law, in particular the UN Charter, applies to States' use of cyberspace. This lays the foundation for all other work in this area.
We're active in working on cyber issues in the ASEAN Regional Forum.
We support the work of the International Telecommunication Union to assist in developing standards and building capacity, particularly among developing countries.
We also support the work of ICANN — the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
State competition
The fact there are differing views and, yes, tensions about the governance of cyberspace causes concern in some quarters about the worst case scenario. What about the role of cyber tools and techniques in conflict? What about terrorist use of the internet? What about the suggested balkanisation of the internet?
Some of these uses are still hypothetical — as Peter W Singer has pointed out recently, squirrels have taken down the power grid more times than the zero times that hackers have.
And while we should not diminish the threat from remote cyber thieves, the fact is that the two most notorious breaches of United States security information were the consequence of US Government employees downloading millions of files onto their own external mediums.
As is often the case the biggest vulnerability was neither hardware nor software but warmware.
Because cyberspace covers many functional, jurisdictional and intellectual borders, a basic challenge is simply to develop useful theoretical concepts to analyse them.
Which is where the ANU's National Security College and the Strategy and Statecraft in cyberspace research program comes in.
The classic paradigms of political science tend to emphasize States as the primary actors in the world and neglect the role technology plays in facilitating political behaviour.
One of the key challenges in analysing cyberspace is accounting for relationships between non-state actors with global reach — firms and hactivists for example — and state actors with limited influence on the architecture of the internet.
What we need
We need theoretical tools that can handle the reciprocal relationships between technological resources and the diverse economic, political and social communities that utilise them.
We also need intellectual rigour focused on thinking about how policy settings fit into this complex web.
The NSC's research program
The NSC, the purpose of which is to enhance strategic understanding and critical thinking about Australia's national security, is responding to this challenge.
Today, I am launching the NSC's new international and interdisciplinary research program Strategy and Statecraft in cyberspace.
The program brings together research centres from five universities in Australia, the UK and the US:
- The National Security College here at the ANU
- The Centre for Research in Complex Systems at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst
- The Centre for Applied Cybersecurity Research at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana;
- The Strategy and Security Institute at the University of Exeter in the UK; and
- The Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation at the University of California San Diego in La Jolla.
I am also pleased the program will unite the expertise of researchers from the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities. It will provide a hands-on environment for advanced teaching in cybersecurity, political science, international relations and international law.
The program aims to better understand cyberspace as a domain, and will create an integrated conceptual, analytical and computational modelling framework to explore this new frontier. It will allow scholars to create and test hypotheses about security in the cyber age.
As the program develops, its modelling framework will provide an environment in which policy makers can road-test new policy ideas that will shape the cyber domain into the future.
The program will create a resource for government to generate and test policy options.
It will provide a rich environment within which corporations can embed their own models to explore their own cyber strategies
The NSC and its partners will use the outputs of the program in advanced teaching of postgraduate students.
The research involved in the development and testing of the modelling framework will provide thesis material for one or more doctoral candidates
The program will also allow other researchers to test their cyber hypothesis.
Strategy and Statecraft in Cyberspace is exactly the research program we need… and has come exactly when we need it.
Cyber infrastructure provides new connectivity between actors and new tools for them to use, but it doesn't free them for the constraints of power-based competition and institution-based cooperation.
It is a complex socio-technical system of many layers… and many players.
Understanding cyberspace in all its wonderful complexity is critical to harnessing its benefits and managing its threats.
I know this centre will lead the way in that understanding, and ultimately help all nations navigate a way to a safe and stable cyber future.
Thank you
[1] See "The Global War for Internet Govenance" by Laura DeNardis Yale, 2014
[2] See Science Daily 22 May 2013
[3] Cisco How Many Internet Connections are in the World? http://newsroom.cisco.com/feature-content?type=webcontent&articleId=1208342