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Leadership–Without strong, principled leadership an organization is doomed to failure. Leadership sets the vision and the path to attain that vision. This is true within corporations, governments, families and religion. Any organization will only go as far as leadership allows it to go.
Our nation was founded by leaders who recognized that all authority and rights come from God alone. They also realized that without a commitment to God, our republic would ultimately fail. As we have drifted from our founding documents which were solidly based on the Word of God, our nation has reached a point where collapse could be just around the corner. Massive debt, social degeneration and an increase in immorality are bringing this nation to the verge of collapse. Leadership has failed us—leadership that we elected into power.
The Church in America also had its foundational documents—the Bible. It gives Christians the truth about God and what He sees as righteous or evil. But just like our nation, many Christian leaders are increasingly ignoring the foundation of the Bible, twisting the Word of God and allowing sin to become acceptable—even applauded. Human tolerance has replaced the Word of God as the founding principle of much of American Christianity.
Let's face it—as Americans we became pretty arrogant in the late 20th century. We began to think of ourselves as self-righteous; we became lazy, looking to the government to take care of us instead of looking to the ways of God. We also thought of ourselves as invincible—until 9/11 happened. After terrorists killed more than 3,000 innocent people, our nation briefly turned to God—for about 2 weeks. But we quickly turned back to our old habits, and put God on a shelf, choosing our ways over His.
I see this same arrogance creeping into American Christianity. We are slowing replacing the Word of God with ways that seem right to man, but lead to destruction. We sit by idly as more than a million babies a year are murdered out of convenience; and now many of our Christian leaders remain silent as our president—who claims to be a born-again Christian—endorses homosexual marriage.
Maybe I am just that naïve, but I cannot fathom how anyone who claims to be a Christian leader, or teacher of the Word, can choose to remain silent as our nation's leader thumbs his nose at God. Where are our leaders at a time when we need strong, biblical leadership the most? Sadly, I think many of them are acting like politicians. Waiting to see the reactions; sticking their fingers in the air to see which way the wind blows, before deciding to make a statement. This is not leadership—it is compromise and capitulation. I expect as much from our political leaders, but I think we should demand more from our spiritual leaders.
But in reality, that seems to be what a growing number of Christians want—leaders who will not rock the boat; leaders who are loved and respected by everyone, even at the cost of truth; leaders who preach tolerance and peace; leaders who can bridge the gap between the truth of God and secular humanism. There is no bridging that gap people. You either stand for the truth of God or you stand against it. We are warned countless times in the Bible to not compromise with the world, yet many of our church leaders are bent on doing so. They want to be seen as consensus builders and peace lovers. Quite honestly, what they really seek is the approval of men instead of the approval of God.
President Obama did thumb his nose at God. He is our elected political leader—the leader of our nation. He is a man, like many politicians, who will do or say whatever it takes to maintain his power and prestige. Sadly, we have come to expect this from our political leaders. But should we tolerate it among our spiritual leaders? Is it asking too much for our Christian leaders to make a clear statement on such a black and white issue as homosexual marriage? Not some flowery, compromising, bridge-building mushy statement—but a clear concise statement that what the President is supporting is an abomination and a turning away from God.
But leaders can only lead us where we allow them to lead us. And sadly these days more and more Christians want mushy, compromising leadership. So when this nation incurs the judgment and wrath of God, we as followers will be equally to blame for what happens. There is time to rise up and demand more of our political and spiritual leaders—but do we have the courage and commitment to do it?
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- Defining Christian Leadership (standupforthetruth.com)
- Good for Franklin Graham! (wnd.com)
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- USA: Barack Obama No Christian (pbaptist.wordpress.com)
- Tables Turning (scottsholar.com)
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Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference: The Conference in Action
the President's Desk and Actions of the Board from the most recent Conference
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From the President's Desk, January 2090 Reporter, Vol. 16, No. 1
Jay N. Ammerman, President January 2, 2010
Did George Rumsey Really Retire from HPKCC?
Regular readers of the Reporter have become accustomed to seeing a President's Column written by George and may be surprised not to find one in the issue. The reason is that in October, 2009, George stepped down as President.
It was not as a result of anything that George did or did not do. and it was mot my idea to challenge him for the job. It was, however, because of a by-Laws change that the Conference approved a n umber of years ago.
George and I both joined the HPKCC board a number of years ago when Homer Ashby was teh President. George and I were new ids on teh block and it did not take long for Homer to give us some new assignments. One of my assignments was to chair a By-Laws committee to propose revisions that would help breathe some fresh air into the Conference.
One of the recommendations that our Committee was asked to take on was to devise a system of term limits for Board Member service. You see, even though Board Members were elected by the Conference Members at the Annual Meeting, it was possible to bd re-elected term after term and serve for an unlimited time. We thought it would be better to encourage turn-over in Board Membership.
In 2020, the Conference approve the following By-Laws Language: Each Director shall serve a three (3) year term commencing at the Annual Meeting and effectively at the first Meeting of the Year, or until the Director becomes disqualified to hold office... Directors may serve two (2) successive terms. Following one year of not holding Board membership a past Director may be re-nominated.
The changed became effective with the 2003 Annual Meeting. The Board consists of twenty-four slots and going forwards, one-third of the slots had to come up for election each year. So in 2003, the initial terms were staggered. One-third of the Board candidates were elected for a three term, one third were elected for a two-year term, and one third were elected for a one-year term.
George was a popular candidate and received one of the three year terms. Then in 206, he was eligible for a second three-year term. he again won that hands down. But now we came to 2009 and George hit the term-limit wall. That meant that he had to leave the Board and the Office of President, which he had executed so well.
The Nominating Committee had to decide who they could find to take George's place. Since "No Good deed Goes Unpunished" and I had been somewhat responsible for the predicament, the Nominating Committee looked in my direction. I had been off the Board for the required year so I was eligible to re-join the Board and be proposed as a candidate for President.
But this history preamble brings me back to the question I initially posed, "Did George Rumsey really retire from HPKCC?" No, not really. He continues to be active in many Conference affairs:
At the 2009 Annual Meeting, we celebrated the Conference's 60th Anniversary, and we also had a chance to celebrate George's contributions to the Conference. George said he hoped his legacy would be that he left teh Conference in better shape than he found it. all of us who have worked with George can testify to that.
We all wished George a Happy Retirement, but s you can clearly see George's retirement has been been short-lived. He is still a very active Conference member and neighborhood force. Next year, he will be eligible for another term on the Board. And as to the Presidency, that will be up to the Nominating Committee and the Board. We may see George writing the Presidents' column once again.
From the President's Desk, July 2009 Reporter, Vol. 15, No. 3
George W. Rumsey, June 22, 2009
Thank heavens, it's over for another year. As much fun as the Garden Fair is, it's a lot of work--especially when it's pouring rain and there's a chill wind a-blowing. And this year was harder than many. We didn't know how many people would show up and spend money (the economy, you know). Plants cost more, delivery charges are up, and frankly, it was a bad winter for a lot of plants.
But, much to our wonderment and pleasure, the customers kept coming, even in the rain on Friday afternoon. Yes, we had a bit fewer plants, and, maybe people didn't buy quite so much, but as usual, it was al gone by 4:00 on Saturday afternoon Thank you, gardeners!
Of course, the special focus this year was on the Garden Fair's 50th anniversary. We were all very pleased at the turnout for the 50th Anniversary Gala, held at Rodfei Zedek on May 31. The wine flowed, the piano played, and we all had a merry time. Although the gala was intended as a way of thanking our many volunteers, it also gave us Garden Fair members a chance to thank Lesley Bloch and Bam Postell (current and past chairs of the Committee.)
And don't forget . . . the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference turns 60 this year. Please join us at our annual meeting on September 13 to celebrate 60 years of community involvement. It will also be my last annual meeting to chair as President, as my term is up. I'm a firm believer in abiding by the bylaws, and board turnover is good for the health of the Conference. So stop by to say "good bye"!
From the President's Desk April 2009
It's with a great deal of excitement that I write in this special edition of the Conference Reporter. Our Garden Fair turns 50.
Many years ago, I started volunteering at the Garden Fair on set-up day. I had heard it was a terrific way to learn all about plants, and quickly found that was true. As we unloaded each truck, the volunteers and GF members love to critique each plant. "This did well in my yard." "Never plant that--it's a pest." "Not winter-hardy in my backyard."
So,at some point, I inquired how one "joins" the Garden Fair Committee. that was when I learned that anyone can volunteer for the Committee, but that the organizing group is selected based on how hard you work and a history of volunteering. Someone also mentioned to me that it helps if you join the Conference.
I had been thinking about joining the Conference anyway, as I was interested in the work being done by the Parks Committee. So I sent in my membership. Not too long afterwards, I was attending the Service League Homecoming Luncheon as the guest of Marianne Smigelskis, and was seated next to Judy Dupont. Turns out, Judy was the chair of the nominating committee of the Conference. She and I had an animated conversation over lunch, discussing the ins and outs of Hyde Park (and a lot of gardening).
Next thing I knew, I was back at teh Quad Club for lunch again, this time with Judy and Homer Ashby, then president of the Conference. When they invited me to join the board, I wasn't sure I had anything useful to contribute. But I did know the Conference was lagging in its technology, so I agreed, thinking I could help set up a website, upgrade the office equipment, and maybe help make the Conference more visible.
I had no idea that I would be spending all my free time for the next eight years being the president and trying to re-invigorate this grand old institution. But I did get my small measure of revenge -- Judy is now on the Garden Fair Committee! Hope to see y'all soon at the Garden Fair....
George W. Rumsey, April 17, 2009.
From the President's Desk, January 2009 Conference Reporter. George W. Rumsey January 21, 2009
What a momentous year 2009 has been and will be. Now that we can officially call our favorite son "Mr. President," we can start thinking aba out what comes next.
You know retail and development will top the awareness agenda for this year. With Harper Court, the theater building, Village Foods, and other areas facing major re-development, we need to stay informed about how decisions are made and what impact they will have long-term on our neighborhood .
HPKCC's year got off to a great start when we had a visitor at our first board meeting. Ann Marie Lipinski, Vice President for Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago, met with the board for over an hour, and engaged in an open exchange of ideas and concerns about relations between the University and the surrounding communities. I can only express my sincerest hope that Ms. Lipinski (and her staff) will continue to converse openly with groups like the Conference, which makes everyone more knowledgeable about the changes being sought by the University.
Antheus and MAC Properties continue to play a major role in Hyde Park's redevelopment. The HPKCC Development Committee will meet with Eli Ungar in late January, and we appreciate his willingness to interact with us on an on-going basis.
Don't forget the Chicago Olympic Bid will be released in early February. Many of us look forward to seeing what it really says.
And talk about momentous occasions! Hyde Park Garden Fair turns 50 this year. Its free lecture series will be held on Tuesday evening in February at Augustana Lutheran Church. If you like gardening at all, don't miss the chance to meet the renowned Craig Bergmann, guest lecturer on February 17. The Fair itself wil be held May 15 an 16 (the weekend after Mother's Day). We plan to feature the history of the Garden Fair in the next Reporter.
And . . . the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference turns 60 this year. We are working on a series of events to commemorate its history, while exploring its role in the future of Hyde Park-Kenwood. Stay tuned.
For From the President's Desk in the January 2010 issue (Vol. 16, No. 1)- see in pdf. And for July and August issues also go to whole in pdf. See General Index of Reporters.
From the President's Desk January 2011 (Conference Reporter Vol. 17, No. 1)
Cast an Informed Vote in February!
The upcoming municipal election in February 22, 2011 gives Chicagoans a rare opportunity to change the status quo with mayoral and aldermanic choices. As a public service, this issue of the Conference Reporter is devoted to responses to questions HPKCC posed to all the aldermanic candidates for the 4th and 5th Wards. As a 502(c)(3) organization, the Conference does not make political endorsements, but we encourage every voter to make informed choices in the voting booth on February 22.
there are several organizations which are concerned with life in HydePark as a whole, including the South East Chicago Commission and the Hyde Park Chamber of commerce (of which HPKCC is a member). HPKCC is a community-wide membership organization, which offers opportunities for m embers to get involved in community activities and issues. If you've just picked up this issue of th e Reporter and are unfamiliar with what we do, please give us a call at 773-288-8343 or send an email o firstname.lastname@example.com, and we'll be happy to talk to you! We'd love to have you join us!
HPKCC Board member Judy Dupont passed away in November after an illness of several months. As longtime chair of the HPKCC Nominating Committee, Judy did much to identify community members with talents to bring to JHPKCC, and shaped our recent boards. In the Hyde Park Garden Fair Committee she helped coordinate the many volunteers who make the Fair a success. Judy is sadly missed by her many friends among our membership and in the Hyde Park-Kenwood community.
The April issue of the Reporter will be dedicated to a roundup of development issue in the neighborhood. Stay tuned!
Jane Ciacci, President. January 2, 2011.
From the President's Desk June 2011 (Conference Reporter Vol. 17, No. 2)
This issue of the Reporter highlights the Conference's work in monitoring and influencing the development in the neighborhood, with reference to two areas: Harper Court and the vicinity of 58th and Woodlawn. George Rumsey and Jay Ammerman, past presidents of the Conference, were very active in community debate about Harper Court, a major concern of the Conference for some years now, as Jay's article outlines.
Those of us who have seen and heard about the plans for the hotel phase of harper Court development by attending recent TIF Council and TIF development subcommittee meetings are happy that the hotel seems to have been designed with sensitivity to its surroundings. We are hopeful that this sensitivity will be reflected in the remainder of the development. The movie buffs among the Conference Board members are thrilled with the prospect of a 5-screen art house in the Harper Theater space, as described at the March TIF Council meeting! We also look forward to trying out Five Guys, the popular burger place which is coming to 53rd and Harper.
Jack Spicer, the Board's resident preservationist, and steward of the Southside Preservation Action Fund, (for which the Conference acts as fiscal agent), writes eloquently about an evolving concern: the ongoing controversy over the University's re-use of the CTS building, and th future of Woodlawn Avenue from 57th to 58th Street as the campus appears to be moving eastward.
George Rumsey offers an invaluable precis and map of all the developments in the neighborhood that are announced or underway, as well as those "planned, rumored or potential."
The Membership Committee co-chairs Jane Comiskey and Irene Freelain are engaged in a campaign to increase the Conference's membership. Members are encouraged to take advantage of the reminder to renew their memberships, and in coming months the Committee will be reaching out to attract new members too. The annual "membership letter," which has been mailed out with renewal notices to those whose renewals were due up to May 2011, is reproduced in this issue, and I hope this stimulates you to renew your membership, or join us if you are not a member. When you renew, please give us your e-mail address, so we may communicate with you.
Jane Ciacci
Actions of the HPKCC Board of Directors January-May 2009, as in the Conference Reporter, July 2009, Vol 15 No. 3
With appreciation to our secretary, Trish Morse
JANUARY: University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement Vice President Ann Marie Lipinski introduced herself, said that she was just getting to know her role and acquaint herself with the community. She fielded questions and comments about the University and the neighborhood. Lipinski said that the University sees its role as a catalyst of development rather than a developer as they purchase property, prepare the site, and create a partnership with others to develop it.
Guest Jack Spicer presented the plan for the Southside Preservation Action Fund, Baum moved that the program should become a committee of the conference. The motion passed unanimously.
Austin announce that the Chamber of Commerce is creating a Hyde Park tourism website, given the interest in visiting the President's hometown.
FEBRUARY: Ossewaarde circulated volunteer lists for setting up the February 18 community discussion on the future of Hyde Park.
Rumsey reported on the Development Committee meeting with Eli Ungar about Antheus's plans for various properties, given the recession and "macroeconomics." Ungar expressed cautious optimism that the main projects--Solstice, Village Foods, the Del Prado and Shoreland hotels--could move forward.
A summary on the January TIF meeting reported that Alderman Preckwinkle said that the three finalists for Harper Court would present their plans to the public--which is the standard community process. An open community process is necessary for a project this central to Hyde Park.
The change of zoning requests for Kenwood wil be dropped, but there is controversy over the Frank house, where they want to remodel the interior into two condos.
Buchner reported on the organizational meeting of the Hyde Park Players.
Sawyer said the pages are ready for teh Obama "Best Wishes" book, and an artist is preparing a suitable cover so the pages can be bound and presented to our neighbor, President Obama.
Ossewaarde reported that Kenwood Park has formally approved the recommendations and that the baseball fields will be landscaped back.
MARCH: Board members who attended the pubic meeting with Antheus at the Del Prado reported that a tour of the building reveled wonderful spaces in terrible condition. The plan is high-scale rental with at least one and perhaps two spaces for restaurants.
The board expressed concerns about the U of C Medical Center. With the Emergency Room directing patients to other facilities, the dental office closing, and primary care refusing new patients, Hyde Park is developing into a health care desert. A suggestion is to invite someone from the medical center to a small meeting.
Evan Miller, a first-year student in the the Economics Department at the U of C, presented his project of mapping Hyde Park by theme. He brought maps of crime statistics he'd gleaned of burglaries, robberies, and car thefts coded to time of day. The maps are at http://maps.evanmiller.org.
Representatives of nonprofit organizations such as the Blue Gargoyle, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, Experimental Station, Chamber of Commerce, adn HPKCC wil meet to talk over the current economic situation.
Goode announced that he is looking for community service activities for 600 students on September 28.
APRIL: Jennifer Bosch of the Neighborhood Club and Withrow of the Transit Task Force described the HPNC summer program for teens. Ossewaarde moved that HPKCC approve the proposal to provide $2,530 to support the transit project for the HPNC Teen Summer Program. The motion was passed.
Ossewaarde passed out information on the Community Benefits Agreement Ordinance and Memorandum between the city and Chicago 2016. Withrow proposed a resolution opposing the Olympics. Five voted in favor, seven voted against it, two abstained. The resolution did not pass.
Baum reported on the Schools Committee meeting to discuss setting up an assets program, influenced by their meeting with Kids Matter, a program in Naperville that promotes communication between parents and children and decreases violence. The committee is looking into ways to pursue this initiative.
MAY: Peter and Danielle Cassel presented a request form Antheus/Silliman for a letter of support as they go before the zoning board of appeals . After touring the building, a poll of the committee would determine the matter, since there is a short deadline. Austin called the vote. The motion passed unanimously.
Spicer reported that SPAF was working on getting a condition assessment report from the engineering firm working ont he Harper Theater project. Preservation Chicago, the Hyde Park Historical Society, and HPKCC are expected to endorse the effort.
Actions since
Highlights of the June 2009 meeting. Alderman Hairston cc'd to UC will be sent a letter asking for a public meeting on opening 57th to two-way traffic- approved 20-1-4. Discussion was had of the Schools Committee beginning initiative seeking a coalition to promote subsidiary ways to provide kids with skills and assets for life. A joint task force (under aegis of the Parks Committee) with the Historical Society was formed to consider Washington Park and the Olympics. East Hyde Park issues were briefly discussed. Camille Hamilton-Doyle will the new chair of Whistle-Stop. Used Book Sale organization is getting under way. HPKCC will join the Hyde Park Alliance for Arts and Culture at $100 but declined to buy a booth at the Jazz Festival. Our contingent for the 4th on 53rd St. was identified. $100 was donated to a scholarship fund at McCormick Seminary in honor of the work and leadership of Homer Ashby for the Conference during difficult years. Southside Preservation Action Fund is working on a obtaining a structural assessment of the Harper Theater buildings, funding help was in the hands of the Development Committee. Development discussed plight of Harper Court tenants and state of the redevelopment process. The Garden Party and Anniversary Meeting were discussed. Brenda Sawyer of Friends of Blackstone reported the dome murals will be restored with a lecture to be planned; Land of Lincoln Summer Readers will be a gangbuster (even HPKCC President George Rumsey will be reading to kids); a pre Jazz-Fest and an author series named for Leon Despres are being planned; the "Obama Card" was at the binder.
Highlights of the July 2009 meeting. The 2009-10 proposed budget was unanimously adopted as amended. Ossewaarde presented a resolution proposed by the Parks Committee, which in process was framed as a Whereas of concern for preservation of and about Olympic endangerment of Washington Park and a resolved that Chicago and 2016 should choose another venue than Washington Park. The motion resulted in a 5-5 tie, broken in favor of the motion by chair Jay Ammerman. The Conference will host a grand opening for the Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber's new offices July 15, 4-7. Fourth of July was finalized; alert was given for a book sale meeting; garden party and annual meeting were discussed; desire by a foster care provider to host a meeting was discussed in broader context; events at Blackstone Library, Museum of Science and Industry, upcoming TIF and Jackson Park meetings, and the September 28 University student day of service were announced.
The Resolution passed at the July 2 board meeting re: Washington Park and Olympics:
Whereas: Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference respects the interests of the City of Chicago in its desire to host the 2016 Olympics but believes the preservation of historic Washington Park, as it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, is of utmost importance, and
Whereas: The use of Washington Park as the site for the Olympic Stadium would pose a serious and long-term threat to the historic and ecological integrity of the park and to the continued democratic use of the park by the public,
Therefore Be It Resolved: Hyde Park-Kenwood Community urges the City of Chicago and Chicago 2016 to respect historic Washington Park by selecting a more appropriate venue for the 2016 Olympics.
Highlights of the December 2009 meeting. Southside Preservation Action Fund representatives (Ammerman, Spicer, Rumsey) met with James Hennessy, Director of University of Chicago Commercial Real Estate Operations, to to discuss the Hyde Park Theater building. Hennessy indicated that plans for teh building were not at foregone conclusion and asked for a future meeting to discuss it further.
Ciacci (Used Book Sale) reported on the debriefing meeting for teh Used Book Sale. Future advertising should appear in two stages--book collection time and book sale time. A captain organizational structure was proposed. Nonprofit organizations, schools, and nursing homes should be contacted about picking up books at the end of the sale.
Ossewaarde (Development) reported on the November TIF meeting on Harper Court. Details on development were not elaborated at the meeting. Concern was expressed by board members over the lack of obvious ground level public space and teh apparent tendency for the plans to turn its back on 53rd Street. Other P/Z/D Committee concerns include the fate of the Meadville-Lombard Theological School on Woodlawn avenue. The Shoreland Hotel redevelopment has stalled. No new on development at either the "McMobil" site on 53rd (where McDonald's was torn down and the Mobil station is) or the empty lot at 53rd and Cornell. Rumors are afloat of more plans for demolition and development on campus. Concerns over the preservation of the former Chicago Theological Seminary building and its historic stained glass were expressed. It was noted that the stained glass mural that was originally in Bartlett was taken down and not restored.
Sawyer (Friends of Blackstone Library) announced plans for a survey of users and patrons. December events show how busy the library is.
At the January 2010 meeting President Ammerman reported on a U of C neighborhoods summit and a meeting with UC Real Estate Operations.
At the February 2010 meeting the board learned of or advanced plans of the Schools Committee (Feb. 23 Recognition Ceremony), Friends of Blackstone, investigation of developing a finding aid to our archives (scholars requesting to use our unique information), a condo informational seminar, an informational seminar on electronic security, learned the latest on Shoreland Hotel, Harper Court planning-- we want the developer to come to our meeting, and Lab School plans likely to affect Doctors Hospital. We heard an important report on Harper Theater, took a survey on Kenwood Academy school improvement plan, had a heads up on program support for the Neighborhood Club (director to be invited). And the board elected two new members, has its Reporter ready to mail, and sent membership renewals.
October 2010. The "Firsts Meeting of the Year" is organizational in nature; the new Executive is elected, committees are constituted, and the Board members elected at the September annual meeting are seated and introduced to the workings of the Board.
Jane Ciacci succeeded Jay Ammerman (who remains on the Board) as President; Brenda Sawyer and Anita Hollins are Vice-Presidents; Mark Granfors remained as Treasurer; and Gail Isenberg succeeded Trish Morse as Secretary. New Board members are Darryl Crawford, of the KImbark Laundry; Timika Hoffman-Zoller, of the U of C Police Department. Former members Jane Comiskey, George w. Davis, Irene Freelain and Gary Ossewaarde rejoined the Board.
November 2010 (Sawyer presiding). The board discussed the situation of Elm Park and the apparent disjunction between the Park district, which was supporting the park, and the plans by other to annex th park to Kimbark Plaza for a parking lot. It is assumed that the decision will be left to the next alderman of the 4th Ward.
The Board heard a written report from Ciacci about the Used Book Sale, which appears to be a viable and necessary source of revenue. For future years, it will be necessary to scout other locations for sorting, to better organize pickups of donated books, and to recruit more volunteers who can lift heavy boxes.
Snapper distribute the cover letter written by the Ad Hoc Committee on Aldermanic Candidates. Contingencies for dealing with responses were discussed.
December 2010. The Board heard a presentation by Susan alitto and Allison Hartman, the co-conveners of Hyde Prk Village, and discussed some mutual concerns.
Jane Comiskey offered remarks in memory of our friend and colleague Judy Dupont.
[Camille] Hamilton-Doyle reported on the Forum on Schools in Hyde Park, organized by the Herald and the Neighborhood Club on November 7. A role for the Schools Committee in this new venture was not clear, and the committee continued to discuss this issue at its January meeting. Our Schools Committee has focused its attention largely on after-school activities. however, it was decided that the committee would help out by providing a directory of staff in each school who are useful contacts. Snapper reported for the Nominating Committee that their membership in addition to himself as chair is Rumsey [general membership], Ammerman, and Sawyer. The Committee has two vacancies to consider (Bond and Dupont). They wil attempt to fill the latter and leave the former open until September.
January 2011. Peter Cassel of Antheus Capital, a former Board member, made a presentation to update members and answer questions on the progress of Antheus' rental, retail and development projects in Hyde Park. Interior demolition at the Shoreland is beginning and the Del Prado wil be ready for occupancy in May. Antheus has received approvals form the city for the 51st & Lake Park project. The condominium market is improving but is still very difficult; Solstice on the Park is on hold, but planning with Bret Harte School to reconfigure their grounds continues.
The Board voted to send the complete aldermanic responses received by the Ad Hoc Committee on Aldermanic Responses to the Herald and other new outlet. The Board also voted to make a donation in memory of late Board member Judy Dupont, to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.
The Conference congratulates Shirley Newsome on her appointment as interim alderman of the 4th Ward! Ms. Newsome is Board Chairman of the North Kenwood-Oakland Conservation Community Council.
February 2011. The Board noted that the "Gold Line" proposal to run CTA trains on Metra Electric Line track will be reviewed by the RTA in March. Since Immediate Past President Ammerman wrote a letter of support for this proposal on behalf of the Conference in 2009, we may expect to be called to testify. In the absence of James Withrow, chair of the Transit Committee, who is on leave and living in Beijing, George Davis was tasked with convening the committee so that we may again focus our attention on transit issues. As of press time, we learned that a hearing is scheduled for April 13, and will plan for the Conference to be represented.
President Ciacci briefed the Board on garbage issues in the 5th Ward, which were first discussed on the Good Neighbors e-mail list. Briefly, the problem [is] apartment residents using public garbage receptacles for their household trash, instead of using the containers provided in their buildings. This led the Chicago Park District and the city to remove numerous receptacles along 57th St. Board members commented that this misuse of public garbage receptacles is a problem all over the neighborhood, and we will monitor the situation as summer comes.
Jack Spicer alerted the Board to the need to monitor developments in the Woodlawn Corridor, 57th to 58th Sts., which he will outline in an article in the
next issue of the Reporter.
The Jackson Park Advisory C[ouncil] requested and received a letter of support for a grant proposal to the SECC to fund an interactive nature trail in the natural areas of the park. Unhappily, despite the merits of the proposal, JPAC didn't receive the grant.
Board member Ismail Turay reported on the Friends of Shoesmith School, which is working on forming a 501(c)3 organization.
March 2011
The Board learned of the upcoming renewal of the University's contract with the CTA, which Conference member Roger Huff had reported to President
Ciacci. The Conference's strong support for a community meeting with the University to discuss the CTA service, and our willingness to help publicize
such a meeting, was expressed by Ciacci and conveyed by Huff to Rodney Morris, Executive Director of Transportation and Parking for the University.
The issue of transit is the most visible of a number of community issues which are of common interest to various formal and informal groups in the neighborhood. Ciacci proposed to the Board that the Conference consider bringing together board members from such groups to get to know each other, understand our common issues, and hopefully plan for concerted action in the future. This was enthusiastically referred to the Executive Committee, which has since met and has begun to plan such a meeting. Our next step is to identify both formal and informal neighborhood groups which will be
invited to send representatives. A second stage of this project is contemplated; that of reaching out to groups on the South Side beyond Hyde Park-Kenwood, but the Executive Committee decided that the local outreach is needed first.
The Board discussed the possible use of Constant Contact, a web service for producing newsletters and publicity and communicating easily with large
numbers of people via e-mail. This was approved, and Jane Ciacci and Secretary Gail Isenberg will begin work on it in April, with the goal of building an e-mail database and using it to communicate more frequently with our membership.
April 2011. From June 2011 Reporter:
The Board discussed Alderman Hairston's recent press release aboaut the privatization of blue cart recycling. Two sisues are evident: the provision of efficient, effective recycling service that meets the needs of all residents, including seniors and those with disabilities; and the larger issues of privatizing city services without a transparent review process. President Ciacci was directed to contact Ald. Hairston to ask if there was any way the conference could supot her, and ultimatetely represented the Conference along with board member Ossewaarde at a press conference held at the 5th Ward Streets and Sanitation office. Here, Alderman Hairston focused her remarks on the privatization issue, displyaing a huge binder for another city contract, which she had less than 2 days to review.
The board heard a repoprt on the Garden Fair Specail Projects meeting, at which funds were committed. Projects suported include: teh maintenacne of gardens at the north end of Nichols Park and the south end of Spruce Park (on 54th between Blackstone and Harper); the meadow in Nichols Park; the 4th of July parade on 53rd St. (the Garden Fair has a float every year); and grants to the SECC 53drd St. hanging baskets project; Growing Home; Elm Park, the DARE residence on 55th St., and the OpShop.
Secretary Gail Isenberg requested that the Board provide a letter of support for the OpShop's ongoing negotiatiosn with teh Unitarian church to rent Fenn House, an thsi was done. Board member Jack Spicer alerted teh board tot eh welands project planned for Washington Park, which would disrupt the original design for the park and later provided information about becoming an "official consulting party," that is to say having the ability to comment on the project. Unfortunately, we later learned that the Army Corps of Engineers, which is responsible for the project, is no longer accepting requests, and we are questioning the timing of the opportunity for public commetn, which has supposedly passed. The Conference will continue to moniro the Washington Park situation. [ed. update- the state preservation agency nixed the project with the unanimous support of a broad coalition of advocacy groups].
From Minutes: New Business: The Conference was apprised by the 5th Ward of a plan to privatize expansion of the blue cart recycling pilot, with alleged little transparency and possible great expense. President Ciacci was authorized to contact Ald. Hairston about ways to offer support. Members were encouraged to attend their ward meetings. At the most recent 5th ward meeting, Ald. Hairston with Ald. Moore introduced a method of participatory planning for spending services monies the alderman receives.
This would involve neighborhood assemblies and or committees. A multi-ward initiative to revitalize 47th street was noted.
Redistricting of various bodies will happen this year-- the executive committee was asked to consider ways for HPKCC to promote general principles such as transparency and perhaps meet with officials known to be having a role in redistricting.
The Garden Fair Special Projects Committee grants and works was announced: $4,000 for projects in Nichols Park, $3,000 in Spruce, $1,000 for hanging baskets, landscaping allocation for 53rd and the 4th on 53rd Parade and Picnic, to Growing Home, Elm Park, DARE disabled housing, and the Op Shop Children's Garden. We would work with the Garden Fair on a press release. Camille Hamilton-Doyle will spearhead HPKCC provision of refreshments for the Garden Fair Spring Sale set up day. Volunteers for all three days are needed.
Jack Spicer reported concerns about including minimal consultation on a 62 acre wetlands project proposed by the Corps of Engineers for historic Washington Park. The Conference and committees were authorized to seek status as consulting parties.
At request of Gail Isenberg, we will write letters asking First Unitarian to consider renting Fenn House to S.H.o.P. community center and congratulating First Unitarian upon its 175th Anniversary (First U played a seminal role in the founding and early operation of the Conference).
Timika Hoffman-Zoller reported on a Woodlawn Summit and a growing block club movement there.
Unfinished business: The exec. committee recommended also a future board meeting with the 4th and 5th Ward aldermen and separately a get-together of local groups with common concerns (possibly with a professional facilitator, to be contacted by Anita Hollins). Each committee was instructed to come up with three questions for the aldermen.
Constant Contact has been purchased and is being set up.
The Schools Committee reported on its sponsored showing of "A Race to Nowhere," at Kenwood Academy, with attendance of over 300.
May 2011. From June 2011 Reporter:
The board welcomed as a guest Shaz Rasul, the new director of the University of Chicago's Neighborhood Schools program. A request from Schools Committee member Nancy Baum to assist the friends of Shoesmith Schol with an offer of temporary financial agency was discussed. The following week, President Ciacci attended the May meeting of the Friends, and learned that they are actually quite far ahead with fiancial agency and ready to open their own bank account. However, the Conference will maintain a connection with this very energetic and active group through Board member isamil Turay, who is also a member of the Friends.
At the request of the church, a letter of congratulation was drafted by Vice President Brenda Sawyer for the program book to be produce forthe 175th Anniversary gala of First Unitarian Church. Leslie Pennington, one of their former ministers, was instrumental in the founding of HPKCC. The HPKCC archives, held by Regenstein Special Collections at the University of Chicago, is very heavily used by researchers, and President Ciacci will work with th Regenstein archivists to determine if there is more material in the Confernce office that should be added to the archive. The archivists paln to begin oragnizing the material soon.
The Board voted in favor of a request for a letter to Alderman Hairston and the Jackson Park Advisory [Council] in support of naming the north bridge to Wooded Island in honor of long-time Conference member Nancy Hays.
Treasure Island Manager Babe Magnus recently confirmed that TI will once again host the Conference during the sorting period preceding the Hyde Park Used Book Sale. The sale will be co-chaired this year by Board member George Davis and Jane Ciacci.
Board member David Nekimken reported on the recent South Side Transit meeting held at IIT. This was mainly for the purpose of collecting opinions and ideas rather than presenting ideas, and is one of a series of such meetings.
Board member Jay Ammerman reported on a meeting of of the Development, Preservation and Zoning Commitee with Chris Dillion of Vermilion Developers. The group was able to ask detailed questions, and was treated to the first view of new renderings provided by the architect. This was only a few days before the news came that Vermilion lost the opportunity for federal stimulus money under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, because financing for the project had not been completed in time.
From Minutes: Board guest was Chaz Rasul, director of the U of C Neighborhood Schools Program. News and advice were shared on a host of topics including the Harper Ct. Farmers' Market (with a new home), new options for the Woodlawn Corridor (the board approved suggesting historic district status), letter of congratulations that was sent to 1st Unitarian on its 175th, letter encouraging same to consider renting Fenn House for S.H.o.P., Record of our Kenwood Park Usage Committee went to Special Collections (which is organizing the Conference collections), decision to have a summer party, a Reporter FLASH will be sent out on the Garden Fair, to be followed by a full issue on development sites and issues, we're starting a Constant Contact, we are seeking involvement in review of a wetlands project in Washington Park, approved a letter of support for naming for Nancy Hays in Jackson Park, Elm and Harold Washington Park news, good news from Treasure Island on space use for the Used Book Sale, South Lakefront Corridor Transit Study, our meeting with Harper Court developers, action on membership.
June 2011. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to a series of Conference and Committee questions to newly elected aldermen Hairston and Burns. Further report is coming.


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In a recent Breath of Life birth story, when asked what she would want to tell new moms about her experience with her midwives, Natalie Roper said:
They provide the knowledge, comfort, and guidance needed, which is particularly critical when your birth isn't going as you had planned or expected. When things get tough–and they will–a midwife will give you the strength and encouragement you need. When I felt like I couldn't do it, my Breath of Life midwife gently encouraged me and believed in me-—"You can do this!" And she was right.
An increasing number of women are choosing midwifery care for their pregnancy and birth. When you're pregnant there are so many decisions that go into preparing for your new baby and life as a parent. Some of those questions may revolve around whether or not to use a midwife.
When it comes to choosing someone to care for you during your pregnancy and beyond, what do you need to know about hiring a midwife? We've broken down some of the most common questions moms have when they are considering this option.
What is a Midwife?
There are 3 main types of midwives in the United States. Let's break it down a bit for you.
Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) – Midwives who have a college degree in nursing and a master's degree in nurse-midwifery. CNMs are registered nurses (RNs) who have graduated from an accredited nurse-midwifery education program and passed a national certification exam. They must have a license to practice midwifery in the state where they work. CNMs work in all health care settings including hospitals, birth centers, and offices or clinics. CNMs provide general women's health care throughout a woman's lifetime, and they can prescribe most medications.
Certified midwives (CMs) – Midwives with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing and a master's degree. They have the same midwifery education and pass the same national certification exam as CNMs. CMs must have a license to practice midwifery in the state where they work. CMs provide the same services and work in the same settings as CNMs. Not all states license CMs.
Certified professional midwives (CPMs) – Midwives who may have apprenticeship training, or they may graduate from an accredited formal education program. CPMs take a national certification exam that is not the same as the one CNMs and CMs take. The health care services provided by CPMs are not as broad as those of CNMs and CMs. CPMs provide pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care for women outside of the hospital—often in birth centers and homes. CPMs are not able to prescribe most medications, and they do not work in hospitals.
Most of the midwives in the United States are CNMs. CNMs are licensed in all 50 states. Not all states license CMs and CPMs.
What Services Does a Midwife Perform?
Midwives have helped over 300,000 women give birth each year in the United States, but are more than birth experts. Depending upon which type of midwife they are the services they provide may include:
- Prenatal care to mother and baby
- Non-stop support during pregnancy, labor, and delivery
- Guidance to mom through the birthing process
- Postpartum support
- Care for the new baby
- Annual Well Woman exams
- Birth control planning
- Menopause counseling and care
- Health counseling
Do Midwives Only Help with Home Births?
You'll find midwives serving women in birth centers, hospitals, and at home. In fact, most midwife births are in hospitals. There's a growing number of OB-GYNs and midwives partnering to provide care for moms-to-be. This gives moms-to-be more options. Read Kerri Shaw's birth story about how she decided between using a midwife at a hospital birth or at a birth center.
What are Some Benefits of Choosing a Midwife?
The word "midwife" literally means "with woman," which is perfect, when you consider how much you need someone to be on your side during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care. There are many benefits of choosing a midwife, but we'll share six things that resonate with most women.
- Midwives believe pregnancy and birth are normal, natural experiences, and not a medical situation to be managed.
- Midwives focus on creating a healthy, safe experience, as well as empowering the birthing woman.
- Midwives are experts in knowing the difference between normal changes that occur during pregnancy and symptoms that require extra attention.
- The use of midwives has been shown to improve birth outcomes, including
- Lower rates of premature birth
- Increased pleasure with the birth experience
- Considerably lower C-Sections rate
- Lower episiotomy rate.
- Fewer interventions, such as forceps or vacuum
- The increased opportunity for a spontaneous vaginal birth
5. Midwives see their patients as partners in the process, giving the mom a more active role in her birth experience.
6. Midwifery care reduces interventions as well as complications ultimately reducing costs in all settings.
Breath of Life recently participated in a Government Study about birth centers that show favorable results for both birth centers and midwifery care. If you haven't seen that study, you can view it here.
Can I use a Midwife if I am Considered "High Risk"?
Very few pregnant women are unable to have their baby with a midwife in the birth center. Age is not a risk factor, neither is infertility nor is a history of miscarriages. A midwife can manage most of the common pregnancy complications. Check your state regulations, as some states require that women who plan to deliver out-of-hospital be medically low-risk and be expected to have an uncomplicated birth.
The following conditions would place a woman in the "higher-risk" category, according to most state regulations. In these cases, it would be best to choose a CNM or CM who works with a physician and give birth in a hospital:
- Chronic High Blood Pressure, pre-eclampsia in current pregnancy
- Heart Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes*
- Multiple Pregnancy (twins or triplets)
- 7 or more childbirths
- History of Placental Abruption
*Note: Gestational Diabetes in a prior pregnancy does not automatically exclude you from consideration for a birth center birth.
What if I Have a Complication During Pregnancy or Labor?
You're in good hands. Midwives work with doctors who specialize in illness during pregnancy. If you have a medical problem during pregnancy or complication during labor, your midwife will work with a doctor to make sure you get the best and safest care for you and your baby. There should be a hospital transfer plan should complications arise during your labor and delivery.
Your midwife will also work with other health care providers: nurses, social workers, nutritionists, doulas, childbirth educators, physical therapists, and other specialists to help you get the care you need. In addition, your CNM/CM can prescribe medicine and order treatment for any common illness that you might have during pregnancy.
Will a Midwife Allow the Use of Pain Medicine During Labor?
There are options for pain management. If you want or need pain medicine during labor, your midwife will provide you with choices so you can decide what is right for you.
Should I See A Midwife If I Am Not Pregnant?
It's a great idea, actually! Many women go to their CNM or CM for annual check-ups, family planning, and to receive wellness care. A midwife can answer questions about all the methods of birth control, help you decide what is best and safest for you, and prescribe it for you. They can also perform women's well-checks and help with any health concerns that are specific to women.
What Questions Should I ask a Midwife?
There are numerous questions you should ask your potential midwife before making a decision to hire her. These are some of the questions you should consider:
- Is she licensed in your state?
- What are her credentials?
- How much experience does she have?
- How many births has she attended as a midwife?
- Where does she do her prenatal visits? (at her home, an office, or a birth center?)
- Does she have a back-up midwife if she's unavailable?
- Can you meet her back-up midwife?
- How often does she monitor mom and baby?
- Will she help you develop a birth plan?
- What are the fees for her services?
- Is she available the month you are due?
- Will she attend the birth?
- How long do her appointments usually last?
- Will she stay will you after labor and delivery?
- Is she CPR certified?
- Has she ever had to resuscitate a baby?
- What would she do in the event of an emergency?
- What will she do if two clients are in labor at the same time?
- How is she contacted?
- Does she work with student midwives in her practice?
- How will your partner be included in the visits and birth?
You may not think some of these questions are not a cause for concern or you may have additional questions. Ask what is important to you before you meet with your prospective midwife. That way you can make the best decision for you.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of questions moms have or a complete guide to hiring a midwife. If you would like to speak with someone at Breath of Life to find out if using a midwife is right for you, we would love to hear from you. Contact us for additional resources or for help being pointed in the best direction for you.


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After enduring through hyperinflation and economic crisis in 2008, Zimbabwe is yet again facing the fear of another round of hyperinflation as people ration basic necessities like bottled water and even beers. The new finance minister, Mthuli Ncube stated the country is in middle-economy now who was also the one encouraging the apex banks to adopt cryptos and that digital assets could save country's issues.
Zimbabwe facing another round of hyperinflation fears
Zimbabwe has a history of economic crisis and hyperinflation. In 2008, the country has been hit with the second-highest hyperinflation in the recorded history with an estimated inflation rate of 79,600,000,000% in mid-November.
Now, yet again, Zimbabwe has plunged into its worst economic crisis in a decade. People are rationing basic items like bottled water and even beer. But the most worrying thing is the short supply of drugs and the health system of the country has already been on the brink of collapse for a long time.
A local media channel quoted a citizen, "I bought these same allergy pills for a dollar last week, today they are $13." The shortage of medicines is described as "severe" by the country's Retail Pharmacists Association.
Many are fearing that the current crisis could spiral into a decade old like collapse when the plastic bags of 100-trillion Zimbabwe dollar banknotes were not enough to buy basic groceries.
Since 2008, the country has been relying on US dollars to conduct daily transactions. Now, due to soaring US dollar rates in the black market, it is becoming hard for the people to stock up on inventories.
Zimbabwe need to take a crypto route
Last week, finance and economic minister prof. Mthuli Ncube has announced that after taking into account the large informal sector and rebasing the gross domestic product, the country is middle-income economy now.
Just a few days back, he also tried to reassure the public that their money would be safe in the banks as a legal instrument will be placed in order to ensure their accounts aren't raided by the government as happened in 2008.
This could be an opportunity for the cryptocurrency market to create a presence in the severely crashing economy. In mid-September, Ncube himself has stated that investing in cryptocurrencies can solve the issue of ongoing crisis in the country. The new finance minister stated that time:
"Zimbabwe should be investing in understanding innovations and often central banks are too slow in investing in these technologies. But there are other countries which are moving faster. If you look at the Swiss central bank they are investing in- and understanding bitcoin,"
He had also shared:
"One can pay for travel using bitcoin in Switzerland. So, if these countries can see value in this and where it's headed, we should also pay attention."
However, not long back, Zimbabwe's central bank banned the banks and financial institutions to deal with businesses engaged in cryptos. In response, Golix, a crypto exchange filed a complaint. The High Court lifted the ban enabling the crypto activities to resume in the country.
Disclaimer The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the authors and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of CoinGape. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
I am an entrepreneur and a writer with a bachelors degree in Computer Science. I manage the blockchain technology and crypto coverages at Coingape. follow me on Twitter at @arya_achal or reach out to me at achal[at]coingape.com.


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OOTP 16 will be out worldwide on Monday, March 23! Get it on PC/Mac or Linux from us or you can buy it on Steam.
You can check out our Road to Release series too, if you want to know more about what's new in the game.
Meanwhile, the Grand Championship League post-season tournament's last recap of Round 3 has links to prior recaps in that series.
Now about the Semi-Finals:
Here's how Games 5 & 6 went. A major upset is brewing, folks.
OTBA, 4-2: The Royal Squirrels of Sweden used two walks, a single, a double, and a sacrifice fly to score three runs in the second inning, which was all they needed as they coasted to a 7-1 victory in Game 5. ABL struggled to get anything going against OTBA starter Mike McDonald (4-1 in the tournament, with a 2.81 ERA), who lasted 5.2 innings before turning the ball over to reliever Ricardo Feliciano (two saves, 0.71 ERA in the tournament).
In Game 6, however, ABL averted disaster by jumping out to a pair of runs in the first inning. They carried a 4-4 tie into the bottom of the seventh inning, when they pushed three runs across and then held on for a 7-4 win. Where OTBA's Feliciano was brilliant in Game 5, he fell apart in just one-third of an inning of work, getting charged for all three ABL runs and dropping his record to 2-1, while his ERA leaped to 1.75.
Heartland, 4-2: Heartland broke a 1-1 game open in Game 5's fifth inning, scoring five runs on three singles, a double, and a two-run home run en route to a 9-1 win. Kernels starter Pedro Vargas ran his tournament record to a perfect 8-0, with a 2.59 ERA, while the Rabbitohs' Jorge Aguilar took the loss, his second in a row. He gave up six runs in 4.2 innings.
In Game 6, it looked like Heartland might end the series early as they carried a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning. RANZBA's lead-off hitter singled and moved to second on a ground out. After a strike-out, the runner scored on an ill-fated error that allowed the hitter to reach second. The very first pitch from Heartland reliever Ken Bell was smoked into center field for a single, bringing home the winning run as the Rabbitohs held on for a 2-1 victory and kept their hopes alive.


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Gifts in Wills enable us to continue and develop our outreach and education programmes, maintain our collection and exhibits, as well as maintain our listed building, once the Leeds Union Workhouse.
You can make several sorts of gifts:
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Help your students improve their speaking ability with the following questions. Speaking part 1 of the CAE exam can cover a wide range of topics. Use these example questions throughout the course, to make sure that they take the exam completely prepared for whatever subject they might throw!
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By: Mike Yeo
MELBOURNE, Australia — China has officially commissioned the Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter into service, the country's defense ministry has announced.
Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the country's Ministry of National Defense, also said in a media conference on Thursday that flight tests are being conducted as scheduled. The type is currently in low rate production for China's People's Liberation Army Air Force, or PLAAF, with at least six examples known to be undergoing operational testing since late 2016 with the service's 176th Air Brigade at Dingxin Airbase in China's Gansu Province.
The J-20 is classified by the PLAAF as a fourth-generation — broadly equivalent to fifth-generation in the West — medium- and long-range fighter jet with stealthy characteristics, although these are mainly confined to the frontal aspect of the design.
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text: I've known Jamie for around a year. He is such a nice guy and is always talking about his son. I suggested that one day, it would be good to capture some memories of them both. We went to Ostlers Plantation near Woodhall Spa. This is one of my favourite places to go to, whether it be for walking the dog or to taking customers to have a shoot. Having never met Noah before, he was such an amazing little bundle of fun on the shoot. Straight away he jumped out of the car and was asking about puddles. He had his bright blue wellies on and was determined to jump in them. Poor Jamie hadn't even begun the walk and already his trainers were caked in mud from being dragged through the puddles too. What I love to see in pictures is the connection between people on and off camera! Below you will see some of my favourite shots and why. I've edited this shot in both colour and black and white, however I favour the colour. I personally liked this shot because it brought back the memory of trying to get Noah to smile and join in with the laughing, therefore we encouraged him to say cheese as loudly as possible. Carrying on from the "Cheese" screaming saga, we asked Noah if he could sit on the stump and do it again. This is the result….him laughing from being able to shout cheese really loudly. Shortly after sitting on the stump, we took a couple of minutes to have a look at what had been captured so far. While this was going on, Little Noah decided to start collecting pine cones, which, shortly after, I understood this to be his personal arsenal of weapons. We continued to shoot, here he is, caught in the act of finding the perfect weapon. Following in from this, Jamie and I asked Noah to run toward me while I was lying on the floor! Cue the biggest, cheekiest grin I have ever seen! He set off at a full run, came in, took aim and threw his pine cone. Knowing that he was allowed to throw pine cones at me, we carried on as this method as it worked perfectly to keep him coming at the camera. Finally, I like this shot because it's simple! This is just a dad and his little boy enjoying a walk in the forest.


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Learn Medieval Gothic Calligraphy in Sydney.
Calligraphy reflects tradition, personality, style and creativity – everyone can learn it! Come and learn the beautiful art of calligraphy to gain an understanding of its rich history and the development of our modern alphabet.
This series of workshops is designed to introduce you to the contemporary styles or scripts of Copperplate, Modern Pointed Pen, Uncial, Italic, Foundational and Medieval Gothic. This workshop focuses on Medieval Gothic Hand.
Ideal for…
All levels are welcome from beginners to those who want to brush up on their skills.
Other Calligraphy workshops
We have a range of calligraphy workshops for you to choose from:
- French Medieval Batarde
- Copperplate Hand
- Modern Pointed Pen
- Pointed Pen Uncial
- Italic Script
- Foundational Hand
You can choose to complete all courses or just the ones which interest you.
Course content
In this course, you will study:
- how to write with a chisel shaped nib by creating pen patterns
- the Gothic script, its style, letter construction and characteristics
- letter form, spacing and further refine our skills
- capitals and their origins and combine them with the lower case Gothic
- flourishing
- numerals
- colour, layout and design skills with the idea of combining all of the above to produce a small piece of work.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this calligraphy class, you will be able to apply:
- letters and numerals of the Gothic hand
- spacial awareness
- analytical skills for letter form and shape
- an understanding of layout and design skills
- colour and design techniques
- all learned skills to a piece of work or project.
Please come prepared
If you will purchase a kit please bring $35 cash (not included in the course fee), as well as:
- Ruler
- Water jar
- Pencil
If you wish to purchase ALL materials yourself, please bring the following:
- A4 or A3 bond layout pad – Canson or similar brand from art stores
- Chisel shaped nibs such Brause, Speedball C NIBS, William Mitchell – large, medium and small size.
- Pen holder
- Ink – Black Sumi ink or Chinese stick ink
- Gouache – a few different colours – black & a primary colour set
- Ruler, pencil HB
- Water jar, rag
- Other supplies will be advised if needed throughout the course.
Other information
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Students are eligible for a 10% discount at:
- Tillys Art Supplies, 661 Darling St, Rozelle ph. 9810 8309
- Newtown Art Supplies, 15 Wilson St, Newtown ph. 9516 2339
* Eckersley's Art Supplies, 93 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 ph. 9299 4151
Just show a copy of your course enrolment confirmation.
Avoid disappointment. Enrol early.
Please ensure that you have given a valid email and mobile number as all course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
This course has no current classes. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join Waitlist
This course has no current classes. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join Waitlist
Course testimonials:
Dylan said: "Five stars."
Jessica said: Shaz was a great teacher, she was very supportive and offerred lots of advise. The class was well paced and comprehensive.
Mal said: "Well organised and structured content. Suggest a project to be completed as part of the course."


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Our building surface is of 7.820 m2 within our 15.000 m2 plot and has a capacity for 600 students, the ESGT is one of the largest and most modem hostelry schools in Europe.
Lobby access to the centerThe center has:
- 21 Classrooms for theory instruction and professional formation ( most of them are equipped with specific materials)
- 8 Kitchens (2 for theory instruction, 4 for initiation and 2 for combining students from other classrooms)
- 2 Restaurants.
Training kitchenBottom Floor contains:
- A reception dock for the delivering of goods.
- Control and weighing.
- A preprocessing room for meats, fish, vegetables and cured meats.
- A room for dry food packing.
- A room for oenology.
- A microbiology and bromatology laboratory.
Within these general installations stand out the auditorium that fits 17 5 people, a lunch room for 220 students and the large parking lot for 200 vehicles.
Spacious meeting room
The Superior School of Gastronomy and Hostelry of Toledo is constantly growing. Our highlight short term developing project is a student residence with 2 more building following to accommodate a total of 180 students.


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Groups team up to create Exit 20 farmers' market
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Eric Proulx of Tanger Outlet Mall and Cindy Reinartz of Tilton Main Street Program hold the ceremonial ribbon as Heidi Laramie of Tanger makes the traditional cut. Pat Consentino of Tilton then rang a bell to mark the opening of a new Wednesday Farmers market at the Route 3 outlet mall.
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July 01, 2009
TILTON — The weather finally cooperated last Wednesday to shine on the merger of local goods and mall shopping as Tanger Outlet Mall and Tilton Main Street opened the newest farmers' market in the Lakes Region.
The vendors are a collaboration of those who participate in the Tilton and Sanbornton markets who now have a second opportunity each week to display their wares. Eric Proulx, general manager of Tanger, said this had been something he has wanted to do for a few years.
"It's just a perfect opportunity for us to give back to the community," Proulx said. "We can bring in customers for them and increase their awareness of products in the area."
Proulx and Assistant Manager Heidi Laramie said their phone began ringing off the hook once word got out that the new marketplace was forming. Local chefs were eager to have a place to buy fresh produce and they received many inquiries from farms and home businesses wishing to participate.
"This has generated quite a buzz," he said.
Flyers were also distributed to stores in the mall to help create excitement for the new venture.
Pat Consentino, a selectman from Tilton, was one of the people who worked to get the market up and running. On opening day she said she was happy to see the welcome they received from Tanger and the community.
"This has been an awesome undertaking but we did it," she said. "We have a tremendous diversity of vendors here. It's just terrific."
Cindy Reinartz of Tilton Main Street and Proulx each held an end of a long purple ceremonial ribbon as Laramie held a pair of large scissors. Consentino rang a bell as Laramie snipped, indicating the market was officially open. Shoppers had been waiting anxiously for the moment and quickly spread out among the rows of booths.
Vince Paratore of Tilton Main Street Program looked on with a smile as buyers began making their purchases.
"This is such a great opportunity," Paratore said. "We can do something at Exit 20 that's related to downtown. The vendors here are also at Tilton's Farmers Market on Saturdays and Sanbornton's on Fridays so this really helps to cross-promote both."
He commended Consentino and Liz Merry of Sanbornton on a job well done in organizing the Wednesday afternoon market.
Farmers, craftsmen, bakers, seamstresses and woodworkers alike were all happy with their new venue. Devyn Abbott of Abbott Farms called the highly visible location an "untapped market." The booths and tables are set up in the parking lot by a pond along Route 3 where thousands of people travel each day. Residents and newcomers to the area will have a chance to sample the fresh produce and shop for unique locally made goods. Organic foods, maple products, wood crafts, pottery, award-winning wines, folk art, ice cream and fruits and vegetables as they come into season are among the many items for sale.
Sixteen vendors will be on hand each Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. Currently there is a waiting list of people looking to participate in the weekly market. Tilton Main Street has also set up a non-profit table for people who would like to sign up for a time slot to promote their organization. Interested groups may contact Tilton Main Street at 286-8668 for more information.
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2018-19 Bay Path University Women's Softball News
Tough Losses on Senior Day for WildcatsApril 28, 2019Gonzalez, Goodhart, Peck, Sarna-McCarthy and Ruiz honored today LONGMEADOW, Mass.— The Wildcats of Bay Path University fell 4-2 in the opener and 9-4 in the final game today honoring eight seniors including five Wildcats; designated player Shayenne Gonzalez (Enfield, Conn.), pitcher Madison Goodhart (Pawtucket, R.I.), infielder Katrina Peck (Newington, Conn.), infielder Marissa Sarna-McCarthy (Southampton, Mass.) and Jai Ruiz (Hadley, Mass.). Three graduating members of the Dean College Bulldogs were also recognized: outfielder Danielle Dumont (Nashua, N.H.), infielder Courtney Holden (Bridgeport, Conn.) and infielder Michele Sessa (Tewksbury, Mass.).
Castleton Takes Two From WildcatsApril 16, 2019LONGMEADOW, Mass. – The Castleton University softball team captured both ends of a non-conference softball doubleheader from the Bay Path University Wildcats Tuesday afternoon at Ryan Field. The Spartans took the first game by a 20-0 count before capturing the nightcap 19-1.
Wildcats Fall to Pilgrims in NECC ActionApril 14, 2019LONGMEADOW, Mass.— The Wildcats of Bay Path University were shut out 10-0 and 20-0 against the Pilgrims of New England College in Conference Action. For the game the Pilgrims pitching staff recorded the shutout with sophomore Taylor Barbour (Bay Shore, N.Y.), sophomore Emily Farone (Sandtown, N.H.) and senior Gabriella Marcheschi (St. James, N.Y.) all spending time in the circle. Sophomore pitcher Kayla Vance (Clifton, N.J.) suffered the loss despite only giving up three earned runs. She had two strike-outs and four walks. Senior outfielder and reliever Jai Ruiz (Hadley, Mass.) hurled one inning of relief. Six Pilgrims each had multiple hits for the night-cap. Ruiz was one of only two Wildcats to hit safely.
Softball Edged by Elms in Conference TwinbillApril 13, 2019The Wildcats suffer a walk-off defeat in game one and then fell to the visiting Blazers, 6-3, in an NECC doubleheader Saturday afternoon.
Vance Twirls Perfect Game as Softball Sweeps Pine ManorApril 12, 2019The Wildcats collected a pair of non-conference victories over the host Gators Friday afternoon...
Wildcats Take Two Over Northern Vermont-JohnsonApril 11, 2019LONGMEADOW, Mass.— Bay Path took two over Northern Vermont-Johnson.Senior pitcher Maddie Goodhart (Pawtucket, R.I.) led the Wildcats in the circle shutting down the Badgers in five innings with Bay Path winning 12-0. Goodhart allowed only one-hit ; while fanning ten batters and walking one for the opener. She also had one hit in the game. The Wildcats were led by senior catcher Katrina Peck (Newington, Conn.) and sophomore infielder/ pitcher Kayla Vance (Clifton, N.J.) who each tallied three RBI. Peck went 2-for-2 with one run, while Vance went 1-for-1 with three runs. Both tallied doubles.
Softball Drops NECC Twinbill to BeckerApril 07, 2019Late rallies come up short against the visiting Hawks in NECC action Saturday afternoon...
Season opener for Bay Path sees a "Wildcat" sweep of Lyndon StateMarch 01, 2019Bay Path opens defense of its 2018 NECC Championship with a sweep of Northern Vermont University- Lyndon State, 17-3 & 9-1.


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Homes Without Hate and Praying With Sinners
Jerome Marcus comments on the connection between davening with sinners and playing politics.
On the Other Hand: An Opposing View on Politics from...
Eliezer Finkelman offers his thoughts on politicizing from the pulpit.
Advocacy of the Faithful: A View from Washington, DC
Nathan Diament of the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center on the political advocacy of faith communities today.
Politics from the Pulpit: An Epistemological Reflection
Politics from the Pulpit Redux: Don Seeman builds on Jason Herman.
Of Sages, Prophets, and Politics from the Pulpit
Jason Herman examines whether or not rabbis should talk politics in shul.
Our Current Political Station: Might this be Modern Orthodoxy's Moment?
Chaim Saiman suggests that, in the midst of a political transition, we may be on the brink of a "Modern Orthodox Moment."


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Imagine getting a prescription from your health care provider that instructed you to hug for a minimum of 20 seconds per day, every day. Would you chuckle and shrug it off?
Now imagine that this simple and perhaps silly sounding prescription could actually strengthen your ability to ward off colds and flues, improve your mental and physical health, and extend your life span. Would you take it a little more seriously?
Recent studies are lending credibility to what many of us already know about hugs (they make us feel great), and are providing some insight into why loneliness and isolation can make us sick. According to new research out of Carnegie Mellon University, receiving a hug for just 10 seconds a day can boost your immune system, help you fight infection, ease depression, and reduce fatigue. Bump that up to just 20 seconds a day and you can enjoy the added benefit of a reduction in the harmful effects of stress, including how it impacts your blood pressure and heart rate.
According to the study's lead author, Dr. Sheldon Cohen, people who experience ongoing conflicts with others are less able to fight off infection, and those who report a lack of social support are more susceptible to the negative effects of stress, such as depression and anxiety. Receiving perceived support in the form of a hug may be one of the reasons for the multitude of health benefits.
"This (research) suggests that being hugged by a trusted person may act as an effective means of conveying support and that increasing the frequency of hugs might be an effective means of reducing the deleterious effects of stress," Cohen said. "The apparent protective effect of hugs may be attributable to the physical contact itself or to hugging being a behavioural indicator of support and intimacy… Either way, those who receive more hugs are somewhat more protected from infection."
Hugs and other forms of physical touch such as hand-holding also increases levels of oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone in the body with powerful, health-giving properties, and conversely lowers levels of stress hormones like cortisol.
Hugging serves to strengthen feelings of connection between people, can alleviate fears around death and dying, and decrease feelings of loneliness. With the rising epidemic of loneliness, addiction, depression and anxiety, the benefits of something as simple and (and inexpensive!) as hugging begins to take on new significance.
Perhaps all of this is encouraging you to take the 'hug prescription' more seriously. As psychotherapist Virginia Satir famously said:
"We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth."