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== OpenGL accelerated hugin preview ==
== OpenGL accelerated hugin preview ==
There is a nice proof of concept for this idea created as [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/mmvlwiki/index.php/Panorama_Viewer student project at Hallam University].
There is a nice proof of concept for this idea created as [http://vision.eng.shu.ac.uk/mmvlwiki/index.php/Panorama_Viewer student project at Hallam University].
== Ghost removal for enfuse ==
== Ghost removal for enfuse ==
Revision as of 00:48, 5 March 2008
If you are a student willing to participate in The Google Summer of Code 2008, do as suggested below:
- find out what ideas we have for SoC projects this year (read below);
- make up your mind, if you want to pick one of those tasks or if you have your own idea;
- join our community at hugin-ptx;
- introduce yourself and tell us about your plans and wishes.
Development style
Most of the projects below are related to Hugin, and some also relate to Panotools or tlalli. Hugin is mostly written in C++, and uses the VIGRA image processing library to support different types of images (for example, 8bit, 16bit and float (HDR) images). The core functionality is implemented in a platform independent C++ library, which is used by the GUI based on wxWidgets toolkit, and the command line programs (nona, fulla). We also very much welcome contributions to Enblend/Enfuse.
The development of the projects should take place in a separate branch of the projects CVS (or SVN) repository. Communication with the mentors should usually happen through the appropriate development mailing list. All code should work on the major platforms supported (Linux, OSX, Windows).
Possible Projects
Some of the SoC2007 projects proposals were not done last year and are potential projects for this year.
munin — interactive openGL based GUI
Possible Mentors:
- Pablo?
Intuitive and interactive GUI, with priority in usability over available features and flexibility, based on what users should see — not on what software does internally.
- Qt4
- OpenGL
how about relaxing the skills, and instead of fixing on Qt4 work on a combination of high level scripting language and widgets? Phythons + wxWidgets or Lua + wxWidgets come to my mind. Right now we have the option as both wxWidgets and Qt are in trunk, and if the student codes those widgets that require speed in OpenGL so that they integrate into such an API, any scripter can then leverage them for the fast and efficient design of GUI. Yuval 12:50, 4 March 2008 (CET)
enblend-enfuse zenith/nadir and more
Primary Mentor
Andrew Mihal
- implementing blending of the zenith and nadir in Enblend and Enfuse
- The best way I can think of to do this is to use a cubic projection and provide all cube faces to the tool simultaneously. All of the boundaries will be horizontal or vertical lines, which will fit in well with the SKIPSM-based pyramid algorithms currently in use. Enblend and Enfuse can share the same pyramid code.
- Enblend would additionally need a nearest feature transform algorithm that works on the cube surface for mask generation. I am not aware of a published algorithm to solve this.
- Improve the seam optimization algorithm in Enblend.
- GUI hooks: an API to a higher anstraction level language such as Python+wxWidgets or Lua+wxWidgets, with a real time interface into the enfuse functionality so that when changing weights with a sliders a preview can be generated in near real time.
- multi-step fusing and alternative, user controlled, weighting (sigma).
Admission Test
A potential applicant for this project should first try to add boundary conditions to the localVarianceIf function in enfuse.h.
OpenGL accelerated hugin preview
There is a nice proof of concept for this idea created as a student project at Hallam University.
Ghost removal for enfuse
Thanks to SoC2007 project Anti Ghosting, hugin has ghost removal when merging bracketed series to HDR, but this isn't currently available for enfuse.
Masking in GUI
Currently masking to remove unwanted objects from panoramas has to be added to alpha channels which is laborious, this could be integrated into the hugin GUI via a simple vector/polygon editor. It would need to be simpler to use than the equivalent process with Inkscape
Batch processing
SoC2007 project Batch Processing was an unadopted project last year.
Now that hugin has a Makefile based stitching process, it is much clearer what a batch stitcher would look like. This would need to support 'plug-in' Makefile add-ons for additional views, QTVR generation, uploading, sharpening etc... as well as a queue/spool manager.


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I'm trying to figure out whether it's best to:
stick with the tried and true link text for login ("log in" -> linking to the login page)
Make the login button custom to the site and somewhat of a call to action ("Become a ninja" -> linking to login and signup page.)
The familiar and boring vs. the custom and possibly ambiguous? (Err, this is in context of a ninja webgame [ http://ninjawars.net ], of course)

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The zombie invasion was bigger than expected, but so was enrollment at a university for monsters
Despite a strong showing from Brad Pitt's zombie flick World War Z, Pixar's Monsters University looks on track to win one of the more hotly contested weekends of summer.
The prequel did $82 million, according to studio estimates from Hollywood.com. The debut was $7 million above analysts' predictions and marked the 14th straight No. 1 film in Pixar's 18-year history.
While forecasters expected a Monsters victory, they weren't ready for such tight competition from WWZ, which did $66 million.
Analysts predicted a $50 million opening for WWZ, which became Pitt's biggest opening weekend, eclipsing Mr. & Mrs. Smith's debut of $50 million in 2005.
Monsters capitalized on a dearth of films geared toward family and younger kids, says Tim Briody of Boxofficeprophets.com.
"With schools out, there was demand and Monsters University is coming along at the right time," he says.
WWZ, meanwhile, demonstrates "the star power of … zombies," he says. "Oh, and maybe that Brad Pitt guy, too."
Briody says WWZ fed off "the popularity of The Walking Dead, and zombies in general, a Super Bowl commercial and being a well-known book."
Man of Steel, the Superman film that scored the biggest debut for a movie in June last week, looks to be coming to earth quickly, dropping more than 65% this weekend for a weekend haul of $41.2 million.
The Seth Rogen comedy This is the End took fourth with $13 million, followed by the magician-caper film Now You See Me, which did $7.9 million. Final figures are due Monday.


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1 year
This morning I was wide awake at 5:30 am. This was not intentional, believe me.
Maybe somewhere in my mind I was too restless to sleep, thinking about this exact
moment in time, exactly 365 days ago. I predicted the very feelings I have right
now, part sadness and longing to go back and experience all of the excitement and
newness of that day. I'd love to go back and savor every moment, to pay careful
attention to details, to smells and sounds. I'd like to go back and take mental, or
actual, snapshots of moments that happened so quickly it's hard now to remember
At the very same time, I feel joy. Joy because I have this sweet, healthy little
boy all to myself today. He's going to wake up babbling and laugh the moment I open
the door to get him. I'm happy because right now I can savor moments and remember the
tiniest, minute details of being 1 year old and I can take mental, and actual,
snapshots of fleeting moments. I'm happy because this innocent child is completely
unaware of the gift he is and that by making me his mom, he's has made me immensely
I could go on and on about our love for you but I would run out of words.
Happy Birthday Israel!
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Happy Birthday Israel!!! We just love you so much! :) I can't believe our babies are getting so big. It is so fun to watch them grow. :) Love you guys!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Israel! Grand Ma and Grandpa Hagler love you so very much. Your a walking little miricle.ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Israel!, Felíz Cumpleaños!,have a happy birthday, lots of fun, presents and cake : ), God bless you.ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Israel! What a special day!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday Israel! Hope you all have a great day!ReplyDelete
He's so cute! My baby turns 2 next month. It's so bittersweet because she's truly not a baby anymore. :[ Happy birthday Israel!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Israel :)ReplyDelete
happy birthday baby boy!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday! xoxo!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday to such a special boy...hard to remember life before you came to your mama and daddy! You are loved little Israel!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Israel!!!! We love you!ReplyDelete
aw, happy birthday israel!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday : )ReplyDelete
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oh my gosh, that second one is SUCH a great pic! very cute! congrats!ReplyDelete
You've echoed my sentiments exactly on my daughter's first birthday. How time flies!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Isreal!
Wow, beautifully said Jenn - those feelings won't change as the years go by - the awe will hit you at random moments when you realize what a beautiful person your son has become. We have a little gift for Israel - I'll give it to your mom when we hook up - i need to give her the jewelry she ordered.ReplyDelete
I remember reading your post about Israel's arrival and caanot believe that a year has already passed! I need to cherish my time with my baby girl.ReplyDelete
i honestly got the urge to cry. you put it so sweetly.ReplyDelete
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Schools in Illinois have begun their academic years with two dozen new requirements from lawmakers that don't come with any corresponding state funding.
The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers reports data collected by the Illinois State Board of Education show the 24 additional requirements this year are down slightly from the average 27 new rules imposed each year since 2007.
This year the new rules include training students how to use automatic external defibrillators and practicing how to evacuate schools in emergencies.
The new requirements for schools come at the same time as Illinois' rising unfunded pension liability prompted severe cuts to school funding in recent years, with district officials frequently voicing complaints that the cost of complying often comes at the expense of other programs or even local property tax increases.
State officials say at least 64 of the estimated 224 new requirements handed down in the past seven years would cost school districts money.
"Obviously, there are some things that are worthwhile," Mike Williams, superintendent of the Maroa-Forsyth school district in central Illinois, said. "We'd just appreciate the ability to review some of them and decide whether they fit with our mission."
Mandates put on the books in recent years that some decry as unnecessary include requiring school districts to accept miniature horses as service animals for certain disabled children. Others require schools to teach about Internet safety and to have all flags flown at public school buildings manufactured in the United States.
Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar of Bunker Hill last spring introduced a proposal that would allow school districts to opt out of having to comply with some mandates - a way of appeasing some districts that questioned his plan to overhaul the state's school funding formula.
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Naples After Dark: Local Nightlife & Entertainment
While the Naples, Florida area is known for great golf, beaches and resort getaways, there's a lot to be said for the city's emerging nightlife scene.
Entertainment districts that host family-friendly shopping and dining during the day, like Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South, double as after-dark hot spots serving up hand-crafted cocktails and dance-worthy live music. If watching the orange sky with a tropical pick-me-up in hand is more your style, you're in luck. Marco Island serves up a selection of laid-back beach bars and tiki huts – all of which showcase local bands and day-to-evening action with a view.
Naples Nightlife
Bar Tulia
With its hip yet intimate tavern-style atmosphere, this downtown Naples neighborhood eating bar welcomes wine enthusiasts, beer drinkers and foodies alike. Bar Tulia pays homage to hidden gems from small wineries and craft breweries, both locally and abroad, while offering an all-evening food menu in the coolest surroundings. Open until after midnight almost every day, Bar Tulia serves classic yet modern pub fare with an Italian rustic twist to satisfy the palate of the discerning late-night crowd.
HobNob Kitchen & Bar
Named on OpenTable's "Top 100 Hottest Restaurants in America" list, HobNob Kitchen & Bar serves up sexy hand-crafted cocktails in a trendy, eclectic atmosphere. Libations vary from a signature version of the traditional martini, the Nobtini, to a moonshine-cherry topped concoction, the Total Eclipse. Open until midnight Thursday through Saturday, HobNob Kitchen & Bar is a popular weekend spot serving up sophisticated, tasty bar bites like Hob Nob Deviled Eggs made with sugar-cured bacon and sweet tomato jam.
Paddy Murphy's Irish Pub
Authentic Dublin flavor meets happy hour heaven at Paddy Murphy's Irish Pub. With Guinness on tap, live music gigs and Ladies Night every Wednesday, Paddy's is a lively favorite for the late-night crowd. The only establishment on Fifth Avenue South in Naples open until 2 a.m., this is the rowdy big brother to other area bars and restaurants.
7th Avenue Social
With an ever-changing menu featuring fresh, local and artisan suppliers, 7th Avenue Social puts a focus on offering hand-crafted food and drinks. Here, the comfortable ambience is accentuated by eclectic décor, live music and a loyal clientele. It's also one of the only late night spots in the City of Naples open until 1 a.m. every night. Stay out too late? Not to worry, 7th Avenue Social also has its "Bangin' Brunch" every Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. to refuel after any late night soirees.
Yabba Island Bar and Grill
Yabba Island Grill is the spot on Fifth Avenue South for a casual, fun island atmosphere and flavorful Floribbean cuisine that won't break the bank. Sip and savor after a day in the Florida sun with a tropical cocktail and a signature rum tour, or explore the extensive wine and craft beer list.
Sunset Beach Bar & Grill
The Sunset Beach Bar & Grill is the quintessential Naples nightlife spot, named the "Best Place to Catch a Southwest Florida Sunset" by the readers of Gulfshore Life, and the "Best Beachfront Bar in Naples" (especially at sunset) by Travel Channel. The Beach Bar was recently renovated to make it even better, which included expanding the bar, updating the décor and adding comfortable new furniture – big round group loungers, traditional chaise lounges, cocktail tables and chairs. And to top it all off, an open-air grill was added so you can now enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and a relaxing setting while taking in beautiful Gulf of Mexico sunsets. Join the locals for the ever-popular Sunday Night Party from 6 to 9 p.m. with live island-style music.
North Naples Nightlife
Burn by Rocky Patel
Rocky Patel is internationally known in the cigar-making world, and he happens to live in Naples. His very first signature cigar and fine spirits lounge is right here as well: Burn by Rocky Patel at Mercato. Patel describes Burn as an evolution in cigar lounges, featuring a design that draws on an exotic mix of Mediterranean, Asian and Cuban cultures. Burn is a sanctuary for those who enjoy fine cigars and premium spirits, along with live music. Top DJs and musicians frequent the hip late-night spot, adding to the sexy atmosphere. Menu offerings are available from the neighboring restaurants in Mercato, especially Patel's new Cavo Lounge gastropub next door offering small plates in the evening.
The Pub
Also at Mercato, The Pub offers a unique combination of British hospitality and American flair. Their gastropub-style menu incorporates brilliant pub fare with an extensive beverage selection that can be enjoyed in an authentic British pub atmosphere, creating a one-of-a-kind experience.
Blue Martini
Naples' Blue Martini has bars both inside and out that fill up nearly every night. Live bands typically play from 7:30 to 11 p.m. followed by the house DJ spinning hits until 2 a.m. Try one of their 35 superior martinis guaranteed to excite your taste buds and elevate your spirit.
Marco Island Nightlife
Little Bar Restaurant
Passionate, carefree and possibly even a little reckless, your time at Little Bar Restaurant in Goodland may just go down in history. Many visitors arrive by boat during the daylight hours for some classic Everglades eats such as frog legs and stone crab claws. Come nightfall, the scene becomes more of a local party, with live music and drinking on the bayside porch or indoors. Open 7 days a week, Little Bar is open until at least midnight, or 'til everyone is done singing. Little Bar closes the summer after the annual Spammy Jammy party in late June.
CJ's on the Bay
Known as Marco Island's "Best Kept Secret," CJ's on the Bay exudes laid-back island style at both the full-size outdoor gazebo bar and inside the full-service restaurant – each of which overlook the waterfront. Accessible by land and boat, CJ's is a lively evening spot open Thursday through Saturday until 11:30 p.m. For music lovers, live entertainment is a constant at CJ's along with gorgeous sunsets, great signature drinks and an assortment of mouthwatering entrees, including fresh local stone crab.
Immokalee Nightlife
Seminole Casino Hotel
Naples nightlife doesn't have to start and end at the bars. You can also try your hand at the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. Open 24/7, this is one of seven casinos owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. They offer a large variety of Vegas-style table games, as well as the newest slots and wide-area progressive slot machines. The casino also features non-stop live poker action in the new Seminole Poker Room and high-stakes Blackjack and Mini-Baccarat. There's lots of great music and other live entertainment as well as many top special events. Plan ahead and book yourself a room at the hotel and rest up before heading back to the Naples area.


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Trinity Catholic College, Lismore
Inspired by the relationship of Australian and European cultures, Shipped: voyage through the colonies explores the sharing and assimilation of history and landscape that have taken place within the relationships surrounding Australia's environment and society. The repetition of the horse bust conveys a sense of overwhelming conformity brought to Australia upon settlement, which is then changed and morphed by the diversity of Australian flora and fauna. The display of the artwork is inspired by a historical tradition of showcasing the peculiarities of natural history. Shipped: voyage through the colonies shows how context and identity can change so that culture and landscape are one.


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"Marijuana leads to homosexuality and therefore to AIDS."
Boy, perceptions of drugs (and the gay community and disease) have changed a lot since President Reagan's drug czar made that claim. Actually, they haven't come that far. In his documentary "How to Make Money Selling Drugs," Chicago native director Matthew Cooke becomes the latest filmmaker to show how financial incentives and inherent racial bias fuel a drug war that crowds prisons and devastates families but make limited societal progress, if any.
Eugene Jarecki's "The House I Live In" more thoroughly deconstructed the issue, and Cooke duplicates Jarecki's work by interviewing "The Wire" creator/former police reporter David Simon and Russell Simmons, who was an executive producer on "The House I Live In." ("How To Make Money" is less impressively exec produced by "Entourage" star Adrien Grenier.)
Cooke does, however, have something useful to add to the debate.
Some of the doc's most sobering content depicts the regularity of SWAT raids--and how often these go wrong. That's not to say, "The criminal inside fights back and people get hurt." It's more like, "It's the wrong house, and an innocent 92-year-old woman dies." Law enforcement's belief in using people arrested for possession as pawns in a sting crumbles with a story about a 22-year-old college girl killed during a dangerous attempted sting. It's also fascinating to hear how ex-cop Barry Cooper made a fortune on a video series about how not to get busted and worked to expose corruption in the force.
Though it's not necessarily illuminating to hear that people have attempted to smuggle drugs in prosthetic legs and kidney beans, those are memorable anecdotes all the same.
Cooke shouldn't have framed his doc, which features interviews with 50 Cent, Eminem and drug-law reform activist Susan Sarandon, as a cutesy lesson that alternates between self-help book and underground video game. He's working toward change, and a sarcastic tone probably isn't a step in the right direction there. The film also opens with too much useless chatter: We don't need someone to explain why some people become dealers and some want to steal drugs from them. The economics of illegal activities are clear to most, whether they've been around that world or not.
While changing laws is easier said than done and Cooke's film doesn't include recent changes regarding legalization in Washington and Colorado, "How To Make Money" showcases the hypocrisy that drives a situation where politically driven emotion typically trumps common sense. Or are you the one person who thinks all politicians are driven only by good reason?
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Liam Hemsworth has been photographed kissing Mexican singer/actress Eiza Gonzalez, just a day after his split from fiancee Miley Cyrus was made public.
The former Hannah Montana star ended months of speculation about their rocky romance on Monday by announcing that she and Australian actor Hemsworth had called off their engagement after almost four years together.
The news emerged two days after The Hunger Games hunk was snapped flirting with Gonzalez at a Las Vegas nightclub on Saturday, and it appears a new relationship is already blossoming after they arranged to meet up again in California.
They spent time together on Monday and on Tuesday, Hemsworth was spotted at Gonzalez's Beverly Hills apartment block, where they were caught on camera kissing before the actor headed to his car and drove off.
Gonzalez, 23, reportedly moved to Los Angeles earlier this summer, after breaking up with her boyfriend to pursue a career in Hollywood, according to Eonline.com.
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About 11 million people aged 65 and up live alone, per the U.S. Census Bureau, and 42 million people over the age of 45 suffer from chronic loneliness, says an AARP Loneliness Study. As the likelihood of living alone increases with age, so does a higher risk of mortality, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) journal.
In fact, another study by Brigham Young University found the health risks of prolonged isolation are on par with obesity and smoking.
Divorce, the death of a spouse or relative, illness, and changes in mobility, memory, hearing and vision are among the reasons older adults isolate themselves — sometimes unintentionally. A surviving spouse may be paralyzed by grief, struggling to adjust to her new normal as a widow. She may feel she needs more time to grieve but is unaware of the risks of isolation. A fiercely independent retiree who has lived alone for years may find his impaired hearing an obstacle in social situations and choose to isolate himself, not recognizing the effects of loneliness on his health.
Isolation doesn't happen overnight, so it's important to be proactive at the first signs of loneliness. Here are five ways to combat the dangers of isolation — currently considered a growing health epidemic among older adults — with the benefits of professional companion care:
These trends around isolation are dramatic, but so are the results of staying connected. According to the Holt-Lunstad study, a greater social connection is associated with a 50 percent reduction in the risk of early death.
Stephany Hartman is a 65-year-old divorcee who lives alone by choice. She welcomed the solitude after a lifetime of caring for her husband, children and parents; however, Hartman — who is now retired — does get lonely. "My children are grown and have homes, jobs and families of their own, and I may go weeks without speaking to them," she says. Hartman relies on her dogs for company, and the internet — Facebook in particular — for companionship. "I depend on that connection to keep in touch with friends and see what my children and grandchildren are up to."
Social media does offer an easy, efficient way to connect with those we care about, but it is not a replacement for human contact and real-time, face-to-face interactions. Companion care can meet that need.
Some people may associate home care with surrendering independence — or with a feeling of "I can't." Hartman says this is her biggest frustration about living alone. "I can't do many of the things for myself that I used to do. My kids have said that all I have to do is ask and they will help me, but I understand they have their own responsibilities," she says.
Deb Hallisey, a family caregiver to her father before his passing and now to her mother, who lives alone, describes her mom as being "resigned" to companion care — and not necessarily in a negative way.
She knew her diminished eyesight would make living alone without support a challenge. "My mother is also very social," says Hallisey. And after losing her husband of 61 years, she knew that she wanted to stay at home — and that companion care offered the best solution. She's still able to be independent at home, maintain social connections, and has someone to talk to on good and bad days.
Whether your older loved one is exceptionally social or shy, companion care strikes a healthy balance between independence and isolation.
Living alone isn't just about loneliness: it means an older adult now must do things alone — like preparing meals, scheduling appointments, doing laundry or making household repairs. Since Mom passed away, it may be the first time Dad is doing laundry or buying groceries. For surviving spouses, taking on the responsibility of the whole household can be intense and overwhelming.
"On days when I'm able, I work on home improvements, but that is sporadic because of arthritis and fibromyalgia," says Hartman. "I can deal with quite a bit of pain but some days are more difficult than others."
For Hartman's parents, keeping up with the activities of daily living are complicated by their care needs. "My father was blind and nearly deaf when he was diagnosed with metastasized cancer. At nearly the same time, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease." It was hard for Hartman to meet all their needs, as she was single and had a full-time job.
The companion for Hallisey's mother helps her with grocery shopping, but it was important to establish early on in their relationship that her independence on that task was respected. At first, her companion would rush through putting the groceries away. "Mom remembers where things go and she wants to do it," Hallisey says. So her companion had to learn to slow to her mother's pace.
Open, honest communication about what's important to the older adult who lives alone is key to establishing a positive relationship.
You may be genuinely concerned about how a parent will fare once she's on her own. You may be just as concerned about his safety as you are about his potential for isolation and loneliness. Grief and depression are closely tied to isolation, and both can seriously interrupt daily life — turning an independent person into one unable to keep up with basic daily tasks.
That doesn't mean a move to assisted living is necessary. The health risks of isolation are significant, but the opportunities for extended independence, support at home and a positive relationship with a professional caregiver are even more significant. If the companion is simply there to let you know how your parent is doing and provide a listening ear in a time of grief and loneliness, it's worth it.
For Monica Stynchula, CEO and Founder of ReunionCare, companion care was "a blessing" for her mom after her dad's passing — as she and her siblings did not live in their hometown. "Our parents had been married for 59 years. Mom was lost in her grief for years and wanted to stay in her home filled with the memories of raising a family with her love," she says. "Her medical conditions limited her ability to get out when the weather turned cold and lowered her motivation for good self-care. Having a professional caregiver come in to visit and do light housework was a blessing when none of us could get to her," Stynchula says.
Winter is a particularly difficult season for seniors living alone, but for an isolated adult, grief and loneliness can visit any time of year. If your loved one lost a spouse in the fall, he might struggle most during that season. If your parent lost a sibling in the summer, she might feel the weight of grief more sharply at that time.
Isolation and loneliness can happen year-round. But a companion caregiver can support your loved one through the difficult and not-so-difficult seasons: providing social connections, friendship, household help, enhanced independence and more.
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A large and complex hacker group connected to China's military has been linked to hacks involving more than 100 companies in the U.S. and the theft of several hundreds of terabytes of data, according to a comprehensive report released Tuesday that unabashedly blames China for some of the largest hacks detected in recent years.
The group, known as the Comment Crew and APT1, operates out of a 12-story office tower in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, and is said to be part of Unit 61398, a unit of the People's Liberation Army that has a staff of hundreds and perhaps thousands of hackers who have systematically stolen valuable data from U.S. firms since at least 2006 using the resources of state-owned enterprises, such as China Telecom, to conduct the attacks, according to Mandiant, the computer security firm that released the detailed 76-page report.
"The sheer scale and duration of sustained attacks against such a wide set of industries from a singularly identified group based in China leaves little doubt about the organization behind APT1," Mandiant writes in its report. "We believe the totality of the evidence we provide in this document bolsters the claim that APT1 is Unit 61398."
According to Mandiant, senior leaders of the Communist Party of China are directly responsible for tasking China's military with committing systematic cyberespionage and data theft against organizations around the world, and Unit 61398 aggressively recruits new talent from the science and engineering departments of universities in China to conduct the activities.
Victims have included the security firm RSA, Coca-Cola and the maker of equipment used in critical infrastructure systems. Multiple industries have been targeted, including the aerospace and high-tech electronics industries as well as transportation, financial services, satellite and telecommunications, chemical, energy, media and advertising and food and agriculture.
But there are concerns that instead of just stealing data, the group may be targeting critical infrastructure systems with the aim of planting malware to conduct sabotage.
One of the most recent hacks attributed to the group involved Telvent Canada, a maker of control software used in the smart grid. According to the company, which is owned by Schneider Electric, the attackers installed malicious software on its network and also accessed project files for its OASyS SCADA system, which is heavily used in oil and gas pipeline systems in North America, as well as in some water system networks.
The breach raised concerns that the hackers could embed malware in project files to infect the machines of program developers or other key people involved in a SCADA project. One of the ways that Stuxnet spread — the worm that was designed to target Iran's uranium enrichment program and was reportedly designed by the U.S. and Israel — was to infect project files in an industrial control system made by Siemens, with the aim of passing the malware to the computers of developers.
Though Mandiant doesn't name victims in its report, The New York Times attributes a hack of Coca-Cola in 2009 to the group. The attack occurred while the beverage giant was attempting to acquire the China Huiyuan Juice Group for $2.4 billion.
"As Coca-Cola executives were negotiating what would have been the largest foreign purchase of a Chinese company, Comment Crew was busy rummaging through their computers in an apparent effort to learn more about Coca-Cola's negotiation strategy," the paper reports.
The hackers are responsible for engaging in prolonged breaches of victim networks that last months and in some cases years, during which they have stolen technology blueprints, proprietary manufacturing processes, test results, business plans, pricing documents, partnership agreements, and emails and contact lists.
The average hack has lasted 356 days, but in one case a victim was compromised for four years and 10 months. One victim lost 6.5 terabytes over a 10-month period.
The hackers used tried-and-true techniques that involve sending aggressive spear phishing emails to victims and using custom digital weapons to gain a foothold on systems and establish communication with a command-and-control server before they begin exporting data.
"They employ good English — with acceptable slang — in their socially engineered emails," Mandiant writes. "They have evolved their digital weapons for more than seven years, resulting in continual upgrades as part of their own software release cycle. Their ability to adapt to their environment and spread across systems makes them effective in enterprise environments with trust relationships."
Forensic investigators at Mandiant uncovered a complex infrastructure backing the operation that involves 937 command-and-control servers hosted in 13 countries and an arsenal of more than 40 families of malware. The vast majority of IP addresses used for the servers were registered to organizations in China.
Mandiant says the operation likely includes linguists, open source researchers responsible for investigating victims, malware and exploit writers, and industry experts and translators who are responsible for communicating requests to the hackers and analyzing data stolen from victims.
In its report, Mandiant identified three specific individuals who are part of the hacking group – hackers known as UglyGorilla, DOTA, and SuperHard. UglyGorilla has been responsible for registering domains used in the attack and writing malware. DOTA has been traced to e-mail accounts that were used in spear phishing attacks against victims. SuperHard is described as a "significant contributor" in the creation of malware used by the group.
Mandiant identified domain names, IP addresses, and MD5 hashes of malware used by the group so that system administrators can take steps to block malicious activity identified with the group.
Although China has long been suspected of engaging in systematic hacking and espionage against Western countries, attribution is difficult to determine definitively in computer intrusions, and many have been reluctant to publicly point a finger at China or other specific nation-state actors. That changed in 2010, after Google was hacked and accused the Chinese government of being behind the attack, which focused on obtaining access to the Gmail accounts of Tibetan activists as well as Google's source code. Following that hack, the U.S. government took the unprecedented move of publicly condemning China for the breach, which China denied.
Mandiant discussed its decision to publish a report definitively identifying China as the culprit behind such hacks.
"The decision to publish a significant part of our intelligence about Unit 61398 was a painstaking one," the company writes. "What started as a 'what if' discussion about our traditional non-disclosure policy quickly turned into the realization that the positive impact resulting from our decision to expose APT1 outweighed the risk to our ability to collect intelligence on this particular APT group. It is time to acknowledge the threat is originating in China, and we wanted to do our part to arm and prepare security professionals to combat that threat effectively."
"Without establishing a solid connection to China," Mandiant notes, "there will always be room for observers to dismiss APT actions as uncoordinated, solely criminal in nature, or peripheral to larger national security and global economic concerns. We hope that this report will lead to increased understanding and coordinated action in countering APT network breaches."
At the same time, Mandiant said it was "acutely aware" of the risks in publishing its report, since revealing the tactics of the attackers will lead them to change their techniques, thus making it harder to track them in the future. "We expect reprisals from China as well as an onslaught of criticism [from other security professionals]," Mandiant noted.
"When Unit 61398 changes their techniques after reading this report, they will undoubtedly force us to work harder to continue tracking them with such accuracy," the report states. "It is our sincere hope, however, that this report can temporarily increase the costs of Unit 61398's operations and impede their progress in a meaningful way."


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Mitchel Guttenberg, a former institutional client manager in UBS' equity research department, admitted in a guilty plea in February to selling nonpublic information about the bank's stock recommendations. He was sentenced today to 6 and a half years in prison.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge sentenced a former UBS AG executive to 6-1/2 years in prison on Monday for his role in what prosecutors called the most pervasive insider trading ring since the 1980s.
Mitchel Guttenberg, a former institutional client manager in UBS' equity research department, admitted in a guilty plea in February to selling nonpublic information about the bank's stock recommendations.
In handing down the sentence, which includes three years of supervision after his release, Judge Deborah Batts of U.S. District Court in Manhattan said, "from the moment he joined the (UBS) investment review committee he planned to give that information to others to use illegally."
Batts did not fine Guttenberg, who expressed his remorse to his family, the court and his former employer. His lawyer Sean O'Shea described Guttenberg as "a broken man" whose wife had left him, and he was living in his sister's apartment.
Guttenberg was among 13 people, including former employees of Wall Street firms such as Bank of America Corp, Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns Co Inc, who were criminally charged last year in an insider trading ring.
Guttenberg admitted in court that on numerous occasions between 2001 and 2006 he told two traders about upcoming analyst stock recommendations, including those for Caterpillar Inc and Goldman Sachs Group Inc shares.
The information about upcoming UBS analysts' upgrades and downgrades was used to execute hundreds of transactions, netting more than $17.5 million, prosecutors said.
In court on Monday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Fish told the judge that the securities industry is "full of people like Mr. Guttenberg. They have access to information they can use to make millions."
Guttenberg had pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy and four counts of securities fraud. He had faced 78 months to 97 months in prison under sentencing guidelines.
The judge ordered Guttenberg to begin his sentence in 60 days. She recommended that he serve his term in the minimum security prison at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
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On the scale of unpleasant things, this "just the tip" joke that CNN's Alex Castellanos managed to squeeze out of a discussion about Ann Romney campaigning for the Michigan primary falls somewhere between touching a hot pepper before rubbing your finger in your eye and walking in on your grandparents having sex. Skip to the 1:00 mark to get right into the action, and enjoy the moments you'll spend contemplating Mitt as a sex robot instead of one of the smooth-genitaled Ken doll robots!
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Originally Posted by metrocard
The thing with Hill that upsets me is his whole demeanor and the way he carries himself.
I hate to judge people because I would hate it if someone judge me like that too, but as a professional, you gotta carry yourself better.
Hill just doesn't look interested in dominanting, just doing enough to get it in...if that makes sense.
I mean this is a 6"11 guy who can run the floor, has a jumpshot, skills and can rebound at a high rate.
Just his whole mental aproach to the game is mad noticeable.
You're upset because he is humble and realizes he is playing in a jammed frontcourt? In every interview that's all I've seen of his "approach to the game", he realizes he needs to learn before he gets minutes.
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You're upset because he is humble and realizes he is playing in a jammed frontcourt? In every interview that's all I've seen of his "approach to the game", he realizes he needs to learn before he gets minutes.
He doesnt seem like he wants IT, though.
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ty lawson is a nc bum. 1. Go duke 2. Toney douglas is better
Originally Posted by knickzrulezH20
and bout the post, i agree lawson is the better passing, but you make it seem like jennings and lawson are equal in scoring. thats where i got to disagree, i believe jennings will be the best pure scorer outta this draft. not saying lawson cant score i just believe jennings is better at that. jennings is also more flashy, but flashy doesnt always produce more wins. i like what lawson brings to the table, but ive seen more from jennings personally and i jst think hes gonna be starbury like(more speed, less strength) so i like him as a better prospect.
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lol...."stress free", seriously?
Lawson is a NCAA Champion and a proven leader, he could play with stress or without.
And coming off the bench, theres no room for error. You have to impress the team as a rookie. I don't know how being a NBA rookie, esecpailly a PG is "stress free", especially when the standard is Chauncey Billups. When your a starter, your job and position is already SET, you could make errors but the coach is still going to stick with you, look at D'Antoni and Duhon for example.
Lawson is going to be a top 5 PG in the NBA, mark my words...I wanted Rubio, if not Rubio, then Lawson.
I was telling people we had to draft Lawson at 8, and people said it was too high.
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And oh yea I'll still draft Hill over Lawson any day because coming into the draft we lacked size/defense and Hill provides that.
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Today begins a week-long series dedicated to MS Awareness Week. Most of the "awareness stuff" is aimed at getting the word about multiple sclerosis out to the world. It got me wondering how much each of us knows about this disease. We know symptoms and our own experience with MS; do we know the history?
I found many interesting tidbits that I'd not known, only heard snippets of and had forgotten that I'd once read. I dug up interesting research reports, unusual literary references and scholarly tomes. I hope you will enjoy the product of my MS Archeology and feel more "aware" at some point during the series.
Was it the Vikings?
It is the conundrum of the historical sciences: to look at ourselves we must look to our past but in order to understand the past, we must look to our present. So it is when trying to nail down where MS "came from". We see latitudinal diversions in MS epidemiology and we see many "clues" as to susceptibility to MS owing to genetic factors.
I found elusions to an interesting report on MS in Kuwait which has been sighted as evidence of a genealogical trace back to the Norse. In the study it was observed that Arabs of Palestinian descent, living in Kuwait, were 2.5 times more likely to develop MS than Arabs of Kuwaiti origin. Along with significant differences in eye color, blood type and other factors, it was determined that susceptibility to MS was related to origination to the Eastern Mediterranean Basin.
One of the authors of the above study, neuroepidemiologist Dr Charles Poser, proposed that a traceable genetic susceptibility may be at work and followed that back with historical, anecdotal and genetic clues to the Vikings of Scandinavia.
While Poser does not say that the Vikings "had" MS or "spread" multiple sclerosis. He simply states that, through a series genetic mutations for susceptibility to the disease, the Vikings "may have contributed to the dissemination of MS" to parts of the world they concurred and to the rest of the world via their progeny. It can be argued that wherever the Vikings are known to have landed and established themselves that MS rates appear to be higher than places they did not (if you're wondering about the Palestinian Arabs in Kuwait, that is postulated to go back to the days of the Crusades during which Normans - of Viking lineage – spent a great deal of time in the area).
With all we know about the Human Genome, however, we have yet to nail down any one gene responsible for MS (which actually may support this theory as it may take a blending of genetic material to create susceptibility). It's an interesting theory and, like much of history, may never be fully proven or disproven.
If you are interested in this way of looking at MS, I highly recommend Richard M Swiderski's book Multiple Sclerosis Through History And Human Life.
We'll continue our series tomorrow (yes, we'll be posting every day in honor of MS Awareness Week) with a look at what is widely thought to be the first "documented" case of multiple sclerosis.
Wishing you and your family the best of health.
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Negative interest rates may be coming to America. A reality in Japan for years and a growing trend throughout Europe, negative interest rates on government bonds have wreaked havoc on financial markets and standard economic models of bond prices and monetary theory.
Negative interest rate policies, or NIRP, are intentional moves by Central Bankers to cause buyers of bonds to actually pay debtors for the privilege of lending them money.
Popular, although increasingly controversial in the European Union, NIRP has been used as one method of encouraging banks to lend to businesses and individuals, as holding bonds would cost banks money. A growing number of analysts warn, however, that NIRP has also made it impossible for banks to be profitable, as negative interest rates cannot be passed on to account holders in a sustainable and consistent manner.
Nonetheless, NIRP is seen as an alternative to quantitative easing as a method of encouraging more money lending and a higher rate of money velocity, which has fallen to an all-time low in America. The cause of the decline in money velocity remains controversial and poorly understood.
One of the most popular theories is that growing wealth inequality, and a propensity towards capital preservation and risk-averse investing from ultra-high net worth individuals and institutions in the wake of the 2007-2009 Global Financial Crisis, has caused money to move from place to place less frequently, with deposits being kept in safe assets like government bonds.
NIRP is one method of reversing that, which is why the policy was mentioned as Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen spoke to Congress on Tuesday afternoon. In her testimony, Yellen said the Fed has the legal authority to target and allow negative interest rates on bonds, but she also said that NIRP was not a policy the Fed was currently embracing and negative interest rates were unlikely to come to America in the short-term.
That does not mean the Fed is planning to raise interest rates, and in her testimony Yellen admitted that rates were likely to remain historically low. "The Committee expects that the federal funds rate is likely to remain, for some time, below the levels that are expected to prevail in the longer run," she said.
The causes for these low rates were "restraint on U.S. economic activity from economic and financial developments abroad, subdued household formation, and meager productivity growth," all of which were causing "the interest rate needed to keep the economy operating near its potential" to remain low by historical standards.
At the same time, Yellen admitted that the Fed could change its monetary policy if the economy improved. "Monetary policy is by no means on a preset course and FOMC participants' projections for the federal funds rate are not a predetermined plan for future policy," she said, adding that rate policy will "depend on economic and financial developments and their implications for the outlook and associated risks."


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Phoenix, Arizona is a great place to travel with your pet. However, there are a few things you need to be aware of when planning a trip with a pet to this city. The summers in Phoenix get very hot during the day. It gets so hot that most people don't spend any time outside during the day. Early mornings and evenings are the times when the heat becomes bearable enough to be outside. When traveling with pets, it is probably best to plan your vacation during fall, winter, or spring rather than summer.
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Jets may quickly regret signing March Sanchez long-term
The New York Jets aren't exactly in an envious position when it comes to their quarterback situation.
They have a guy in Mark Sanchez whom they parted with first and second round selections, as well as players Kenyon Coleman, Abram Elam and Brett Ratliff in order to acquire on draft day in 2009. Since then Sanchez has led them to two AFC title games in the past three years but he hasn't exactly been Peyton Manning in the regular season.
Oh, and speaking of Manning, the four-time league MVP became available last week when the Colts released him following multiple neck surgeries and before he was due a massive roster bonus. As of this writing, Peyton is still available but you won't be seeing him in green and white any time soon. That's because the Jets decided to pass on signing Manning, at least according to owner Woody Johnson. Said Johnson, "We're signed up with our quarterback. Sanchez is not leaving."
No, he certainly isn't. Not after the Jets signed him to a three-year, $40.5 million extension through 2016 after briefly flirting with signing Manning (who, as reported, rebuffed their advances). By committing to Sanchez long-term, I envision the Jets pushing all of their chips into the center of the pile and saying, "All in." And I don't like the move.
There will be plenty of people who suggest that former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who was viewed as too conservative and predictable, held Sanchez back the past three seasons. But offensive coordinators are always "too conservative and predictable" when an offense is struggling. I'm not a big fan of Schottenheimer's playcalling but I think the problem in New York is that he was awfully limited at quarterback.
Has Sanchez played well in the postseason? No question. But the Jets reached the playoffs in 2009 and 2010 almost in spite of their limited quarterback – not because of him. Had it not been for Rex Ryan's defense and a solid running game, there was no way Sanchez was putting the Jets on his shoulders and willing them to victories. If you disagree, then I wonder how you felt watching the Jets last year when their running game fell apart and the team crumbled under Sanchez's play.
Teams shouldn't make it a habit of rewarding quarterbacks that have regressed each year but that's exactly what the Jets have done by signing Sanchez to an extension. What's worse is that they've settled for complacency at the most important position on the field. Because of this contract extension, the Jets aren't going to lure many veteran free agents wanting to win a job. And with nobody pushing Sanchez, what's going to make him reach new heights as a quarterback?
Granted, the final three years allow the Jets to cut Sanchez without taking a massive cap hit. But for the next two seasons he'll make big-time quarterback money and the problem is that he isn't a big-time quarterback. Instead of restructuring his current deal, the Jets should have concentrated on creating competition at the position by bringing in a veteran starter. Now they're committed to "Sanchise" for at least another two years and that, my friends, is a risk that probably wasn't worth taking.
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Survey Research and Design
The module aims to provide students with an introduction to and overview of survey methods and its uses and limitations. It will introduce students both to some of the main theoretical issues involved in survey research (such as survey sampling, non-response and question wording) and to practicalities of the design and analysis of surveys. The module consists of three three-hour sessions, split between lectures and practical exercises.
At the start of the module, the theoretical aspects of designing surveys will feature more, and topics covered include: the background to and history of survey research (with examples mostly drawn from political polling); an overview of the issues involved in analysing data from surveys conducted by others and some practical advice on how to evaluate such data; issues of sampling, non-response and different ways of doing surveys; issues related to questionnaire design (question wording, answer options, etc.) and ethical considerations. These lectures are relevant for all students taking the module, irrespective of whether they will conduct surveys themselves or are 'passive' users of survey results.
As the module progresses the practical aspects of designing surveys will feature more, particularly issues directly related to questionnaires (and less on issues of sampling), such as the wording of questions, the order of questions, and the use of different answer options. Most of the exercises will be provided by the instructors, but there will also be opportunities for students to bring in examples of surveys they would like to develop for their own research (and participants in the sessions may be asked to answer each other's surveys as a pilot test). We encourage all students registered for the module to attend the more practical sessions, but it will be of most direct relevance to those who are using, or plan to use, surveys in their research.
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- The evolution of survey research
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- Sapsford, R. (2007) Survey Research (2nd ed). London: Sage
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- de Vaus, D.A. (2014) Surveys in Social Research (6th ed [or an earlier ed]). London: Routledge.
- Fowler, F. (2009) Survey Research Methods (4th ed). London: Sage.
- Groves, R. et al (2009) Survey Methodology (2nd ed). London: Wiley.
- Lee, R. (2000) Doing Research on Sensitive Topics. London: Sage.
- Lyberg, L. et al. (1997) Survey Measurement and Process Quality. London: Wiley
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Marduk Blackpool is a brutal warlord of the Scourge, also known as Marduk the Black. Amongst his many campaigns against the humans of Lordaeron, he cut a swath through their forces at the Battle of Darrowshire causing great death and suffering with his foul, rune laden sword.
Marduk's involvement in the Battle of Darrowshire was corrupting Captain Joseph Redpath and many other members of the Redpath Militia to ensure the defeat of the Defenders of Darrowshire.
Some days after the battle, his blade was lost in another battle near Corin's Crossing. A dwarf captain shattered the sword on his enchanted shield, forcing Marduk to flee the field and winning the day for the Alliance. Marduk's sword sank into the earth and corrupted it, eating a gorge into the land, now known as the Infectis Scar. However, it seems that the death knight still retained the hilt of his sword and is still able to spread corruption through it.
After the initial invasion, he became a tutor in the Scholomance. He was a partner of Vectus, who researched corrupted dragon eggs in the hopes of creating a plagued dragonflight for their use.
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Marduk Blackpool and in turn his partner Vectus can be fought like any normal boss in Scholomance. Unlike the other bosses, both of them and the students in the room are neutral and allow adventurers to enter and leave freely without incident. There are two ways to kill Marduk, the first way involves killing all the students in the room as they are, before killing him. Unfortunately, the students in their normal form are very tough. They hit hard and have a very large health pool making them annoying to bring down. However if all the students are killed, players can then attack Marduk and Vectus with little difficulty.
The second way is by using the Dawn's Gambit which is a powerful, though experimental device provided by a quest or talking to the quest giver after completion and asking for an additional device. This device when used, turns all the students in the room into hostile skeletons with a much smaller health pool, allowing them to be taken down very quickly.
Attacking Vectus and Marduk without killing the students is NOT recommended, as every student will attack the party. This even at higher levels is not recommended.
When killed both Marduk and Vectus have a chance to drop a blue item, along with a Corruptor's Scourgestone.
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"Marduk" is also a name of an ancient Mesopotamian deity.
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One of the events that most moved me over the past year was the tragic and joyful life and death of Rosie the Chihuahua. Rosie was the victim of a backyard breeder/hoarder who made money selling puppies, including from fashionable "designer" breeds. In their quest to create "teacups," "merles," and other designer dogs, many such breeders wind up with deformed and chronically ill dogs in their litters, and Rose was one of those. Along with her shockingly deformed muzzle, she also suffered from mange-induced fur loss, immune suppression, scoliosis, and fused leg bones. (Some of these conditions were from lack of care rather than genetics.) Looking at her picture, you can't even recognize her as a chihuahua. Rosie grew up in a crowded, chaotic house with more than 40 dogs, where, despite her serious health problems, she never once saw a veterinarian. Who knows what successes of intelligence, insight, perseverance, resourcefulness, and plain old toughness she had to accrue just to survive? Eventually, Rosie … [Read more...]
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Cardinal Burke Heartened by U.S. Pro-Life Marches
The American cardinal, who serves as head of the Vatican's highest court, praises the marches as a witness 'to the respect for the inviolable dignity of every human life.'
ROME — Cardinal Raymond Burke says that the pro-life marches taking place across America this week "are a most important witness to the respect for the inviolable dignity of every human life."
"It is heartening to note the increased participation in the pro-life marches," the head of the Vatican's highest tribunal, the Apostolic Signatura, told CNA Jan. 23.
"Surely, the witness of the pro-life marches gives occasion for all citizens in the nation to consider their fundamental duty as citizens to promote the respect for human life and to foster human life in our society."
From coast to coast, pro-life marches and rallies in America marked the week of Jan. 22 as the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade — the Supreme Court decision that effectively legalized abortion throughout the nation. San Francisco's Walk for Life West Coast on Jan. 26 was attended by Archbishop Carlo Viganò, papal nuncio to the United States.
The March for Life in Washington, D.C., occurred Jan. 25 and drew hundreds of thousands of participants.
Pope Benedict XVI himself has shown support for the rallies, tweeting Jan. 25 that "I join all those marching for life from afar, and pray that political leaders will protect the unborn and promote a culture of life."
Cardinal Burke noted that the "greater the participation in the marches, the stronger the message is to our government that its citizens, those whom the government serves, desire most of all that the laws of the nation foster the common good by protecting all human life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death."
The Wisconsin native, who served as archbishop of St. Louis before being called to Rome, also addressed the devastating effect that legalized abortion has had on the people of America.
The more than 50 million deaths in the wake of Roe v. Wade "is a great scourge in the United States of America and must be repaired at the earliest possible time," he urged.
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He also addressed the effect that the cultural acceptance of abortion has had on the way women are treated in American society.
"The loss of respect for woman in our society and the ever greater incidence of sexual promiscuity are all products of the loss of the respect for the inviolable dignity of the innocent and defenseless life of the unborn. One of the most deadly products is the multi-million dollar business of pornography on the Internet."
Cardinal Burke further said that abortion is an attack on the family.
"Abortion represents, of course, an attack on marriage because a man and woman become one flesh for love of each other and for the sake of the procreation and education of human life made in God's own image and likeness. The practice of abortion attempts to deny the essentially procreative nature of the union of man and woman in marriage and, therefore, does a great violence to the family."
Cardinal Burke commended "most highly" the American bishops' efforts to transform the country into "a civilization of life and love."
"Prayer, in all of its forms, is of course the first and most important instrument for the conversion of hearts and for the transformation of our society," he noted.
He also discussed the importance of explaining truth and goodness in overcoming the scourge of abortion. Cardinal Burke said, "the teaching of the natural moral law and conscience, that is, the moral truth known by right reason and confirmed and fully expressed in Divine Revelation" is also central.
"The Catholic Church, in particular, has a most serious obligation to give witness in the world to the truth of the natural moral law and to work for the salvation of the world through the transformation of the culture of death into the civilization of life and love," he concluded.