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Nikon COOLPIX S2500 review
Review Date : Tue, 15 Mar 2011
Author : Paul Nuttall
There are more cameras available around the £100-mark than ever before, but how does Nikon's latest S-series compact compare?
|Good design, great value, decent images
|Simple interface and shooting controls, average LCD screen, plasticy body
There was a time when £100 wouldn't buy you that much of a compact camera. Due to production costs, manufacturers had to cut down on specification to meet the price point, with this often affecting the performance of the compacts.
However, in recent times the circa-£100 market has seen the addition of a host of models that have offered specifications and performance belying their price-tag. Nikon's S-range of COOLPIX cameras offers a host of models around this price-point, with the S2500 being the most recent - but what exactly can you get from Nikon for around the magical £100 price tag?
Nikon COOLPIX S2500 review - Features
The times when one had to compromise in getting a compact under £100 are long gone, and this can be seen in the specification of the COOLPIX S2500. The model features a 1/2.3in CCD sensor with a 12MP resolution, while a 4x optical zoom also features covering a 27-108mm focal range in 35mm equivalent terms, even complete with electronic vibration reduction. The model also features an LCD screen with a resolution befitting it's price tag - a 2.7in, 230k-dot is hardly going to set the world alight, but it's more than adequate for review and composing images.
A lot of the camera's functionality is aimed at those who are either new to photography or want the camera to do the work, with this once again being a common feature of compacts around the £100 price tag. The S2500 features a 'Smart Portrait' capture system - the mode features Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Skin Softening features which all combine to help take better portraits. The camera also features Scene Auto Selection technology, whereby the camera will address the scene and choose the right scene mode for the best image from one of 17 different modes.
The COOLPIX S2500 also features Subject Tracking Auto-Focus mode, which is perfect for a moving subject and a relatively high-end feature, while the model also benefits from built-in anti-blur technology, assisting in sharp subjects using four different methods.


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Trailing at halftime 27-23, Markeith Cummings scored 20 points in the second half to keep Kennesaw State (1-3) in the game.
Down 48-45, Cummings scored six straight points - a layup, a jumper, and two free throws - to give the Owls the lead 49-48 with 6:44 left to play.
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As Alex Kovalev has left the NHL for the KHL, firing shots at reporters and coach Cory Clouston this week, a conflicting picture gets painted over a player that played 1,302 games, scoring 428 goals and 1024 points (along with 45 goals and 100 points in 123 playoff games), won a Stanley Cup and was often regarded as the most talented player on virtually every team for which he played.
Given those accomplishments, why would there be a downside to consider?
In Kovalev's case, to some degree at least, it's because he was cursed with superior talent.
When a player has Kovalev-like talent, expectations are going to be astronomical and, when it comes to Kovalev specifically, it's incongruous for fans to hear other NHL players talk in reverential tones about Kovalev's outrageous skill level, then see that in his last seven NHL seasons, he had three years in which he scored at least 65 points and four seasons in which he tallied fewer than 20 goals and 50 points.
So, when David Perron (an elite stickhandler in his own right) and Mike Commodore came to Kovalev's defence on Twitter they, not surprisingly, met resistance from fans that haven't consistently seen results commensurate with Kovalev's other-wordly skill.
At the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference this year, there was a panel in which the topic of underachievers was discussed and NBA star Tracy McGrady's name was brought up by both former coach (Jeff Van Gundy) and GM (Darryl Morey), as a phenomenally gifted player that could accomplish so much due to his skill level that he wasn't necessarily driven to work on other facets of his game and it may have caught up to him when the competition picked up (ie. the playoffs).
Recently retired NFLer Randy Moss would hardly be considered an underachiever in the classic sense, but the common perception was that, as great as he was, scoring 153 touchdowns in his career, Moss could have been even better if he had the drive of Jerry Rice, for example.
Some parallels might be drawn to Kovalev. Not that he struggled in the postseason; since 1990, his 45 playoff goals ranks 23rd in the league. But, as age caught up to Kovalev, like it catches up to all eventually, he couldn't just get by on being the most talented puckhandler on the ice and the results weren't good.
Beyond the goal or point totals, though, the evidence that Kovalev was not a factor in his last two seasons could be found in shots on goal numbers. In 2009-2010, Kovalev managed 2.14 shots on goal per game (165 in 77 games) and followed up with a career-low 2.04 per game (151 in 74 games) last year after finishing with a miserable 1.40 per game (28 in 20 games) with Pittsburgh. At his peak, Kovalev was putting up nearly four shots on goal per game and even had 2.80 per game as recently as 2007-2008.
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Fans see what Kovalev did for Montreal in 2007-2008, scoring 84 points in 82 games as a 34-year-old or a three-year stretch from 2000-2003 during which Kovalev scored 248 points in 224 games and wonder why there weren't more of those electrifying seasons.
The picture painted by Kovalev's talent is that he should have managed more than three point-per-game seasons in 18 NHL campaigns. Matthew Barnaby weighed in as well, complimenting Kovalev as the most skilled player he ever played with or watched, while suggesting that Kovalev might be the only 1,000 point scorer to be considered an underachiever.
There have been and will most certainly be elite players that accomplish more in their careers than Alex Kovalev. Whether that's because those players are more driven, are in better situations or, in the rarest of cases, are more talented, Kovalev won't be considered among the all-time greats.
That can be the curse of superior talent. Great accomplishments, that only the tiniest percentage ever have a chance to achieve, are not enough when you have seemingly unlimited skills.
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Dr. Arter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Marywood. Dr. Arter received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Towson State University. At Johns Hopkins University, she earned her Master of Science Degree in Special Education-Inclusion and her Doctorate (Ed.D) in Special Education Administration and Leadership in Urban Setting Schools. Dr. Arter came to Marywood from Maryland, where she had taught in inclusive classrooms since 1993. She also served as an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University.
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Kristin Samsell
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Francis DeMatteo is an Associate Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program at Marywood University. He is a nationally certified school psychologist and has worked as a practitioner and Director of Student Services in public school settings. Dr. DeMatteo has served as Co-Director of SOAR since 2011. His research interests include: family-school relations, providing feedback results to parents, instructional design and measurement, and post-school transition.
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For discussion: http://blog.ted.com/2013/04/01/a-note-to-the-ted-community-on-the-withdrawal-of-the-tedxwesthollywood-license
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Apr 3 2013: Some new stats on what American voters think. Data to consider in the selection of TED content by popular opinion, especially when considering the numbers of people these percentages represent.
Conspiracy Theory Poll Results
Detail on the poll:
Some excerpts:
37% of voters believe global warming is a hoax, 51% do not.
29% of voters believe aliens exist.
28% of voters believe secretive power elite with a globalist agenda is conspiring to eventually rule the world through an authoritarian world government, or New World Order.
21% of voters say a UFO crashed in Roswell, NM in 1947 and the US government covered it up.
20% of voters believe there is a link between childhood vaccines and autism, 51% do not.
15% of voters say the government or the media adds mind-controlling technology to TV broadcast signals (the so-called Tinfoil Hat crowd).
14% of voters believe in Bigfoot.
Apr 3 2013: And yet the public isn't stupid enough to fall for the nonsense TED is trying to pull.
John, maybe you would feel more secure having Jerry Coyne tuck you in bed at night while keeping away all those people with dangerous and scary ideas. But most people would rather make up their own minds. When organizations like TED decide to make up our minds for us, that's when things get really scary.
So if you want an anonymous science board editing your thoughts, that's up to you. But the rest of us would prefer to think for ourselves.
Apr 3 2013: No, this is when things get scary:
Nazi Pseudoscience
Nazi eugenics
The Horrifying American Roots of Nazi Eugenics
Bourgeois pseudoscience
I think, with the death of the generation that survived and/or lived through the 1930s and World War II, people like you have forgotten what "really scary" actually looks like. The kind you fear is trivial compared to the other kind.
In Nazi Germany, people made up their own minds and came to conclusions that were horribly, devastatingly wrong. The same thing has been true in the U.S. The sad reality is that the public is often not only stupid, but also mean, even to the point of being genocidal. Jews know this. Native Americans know this. African-Americans know this. We should ALL know this.
Without Sanctuary
Letting people make up their own minds does not always result in good things, which is why the wisdom of successful organizations such as TED is required, expected, and deeply appreciated.
sandy stone 30+Apr 3 2013: So it's not the general public you don't trust to think for themselves, it's only people younger than yourself you don't trust, is that it?
You forget that many of the greatest atrocities required the public to believe what they were told without question. Controlling what people see has an effect on what they believe. The Nazi's knew that. Jerry Coyne knows that. So does TED.
Censorship and willful blindness have led to terrible tragedies.
Lewis Smart 20+
Apr 3 2013: That's a good point, Lewis. There are good arguments for how implications of philosophical materialism actually promote the kind of thinking that logically lead to ecological collapse. To paraphrase Bernardo Kastrup (who was a TEDx speaker, by the way): if only matter exists, then the only viable goal to have is the accumulation of material goods; if consciousness ends upon cessation of brain metabolism, then there's nothing to lose, so take what you can while you can; if existence is random and meaningless, then this spares us any responsibility for achieving something meaningful in life. There are powerful psychological consequences to holding this philosophy. That is why this discussion is important.
Steve Stark 50+Apr 3 2013: John, are you suggesting that if, eg, Larry Dossey or Russell Targ are allowed to speak at a TEDx event then something akin to the Holocaust will surely follow on account of it. That, I would suggest, is exactly the kind of crazy thinking you claim to be against. It is a completely fantasy. There is not the slightest evidence to suggest anything like it could even be remotely true. Thus I will only note that many brilliantly educated, critically thinking scientists, were heavily involved in the horrors to which you refer. Thus your whole claim here, from premise to conclusion, and everything in between, and everything surrounding it, and everything within a hundred miles of it, is preposterous.
Apr 3 2013: A more rational and scientific approach?
From A.N. Whitehead, Science and the Modern World:
The important question is, In what spirit are we going to face the issue? There we come to something absolutely vital. A clash of doctrines is not a disaster-it is an opportunity. I will explain my meaning by some illustrations from science. The weight of an atom of nitrogen was well known. Also it was an established scientific doctrine that the average weight of such atoms in any considerable mass will be always the same. Two experimenters, the late Lord Rayleigh and the late Sir William Ramsay, found that if they obtained nitrogen by two different methods, each equally effective for that purpose, they always observed a persistent slight difference between the average weights of the atoms in the two cases. Now I ask you, would it have been rational of these men to have despaired because of this conflict between chemical theory and scientific observation? Suppose that for some reason the chemical doctrine had been highly prized throughout some district as the foundation of its social order:-would it have been wise, would it have been candid, would it have been moral, to forbid the disclosure of the fact that the experiments produced discordant results? Or, on the other hand, should Sir William Ramsay and Lord Rayleigh have proclaimed that chemical theory was now a detected delusion? We see at once that either of these ways would have been a method of facing the issue in an entirely wrong spirit. What Rayleigh and Ramsay did do was this: They at once perceived that they had hit upon a line of investigation which would disclose some subtlety of chemical theory that had hitherto eluded observation. The discrepancy was not a disaster: it was an opportunity to increase the sweep of chemical knowledge. You all know the end of the story: finally argon was discovered, a new chemical element which lurked undetected, mixed with the nitrogen. ... (continued below)
Apr 3 2013: (cont.) But the story has a sequel which forms my second illustration. This discovery drew attention to the importance of observing accurately minute differences in chemical substances as obtained by different methods. Further researches of the most careful accuracy were undertaken. Finally another physicist, F. W. Aston, working in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge in England, discovered that even the same element might assume two or more distinct forms, termed isotopes, and that the law of the constancy of average atomic weight holds for each of these forms, but as between the different isotopes differs slightly. The research has effected a great stride in the power of chemical theory, far transcending in importance the discovery of argon from which it originated. The moral of these stories lies on the surface, and I will leave to you their application to the case of religion and science. In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of a defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge it marks the first step in progress towards a victory. This is one great reason for the utmost toleration of variety of opinion. Once and forever, this duty of toleration has been summed up in the words, 'Let both grow together until the harvest.' The failure of Christians to act up to this precept, of the highest authority, is one of the curiosities of religious history ..
Apr 3 2013: John Hoopes -" Letting people make up their own minds does not always result in good things, which is why the wisdom of successful organizations such as TED is required, expected, and deeply appreciated."
John I am sure the victims of the concentration camps agreed with those sentiments as the gas was administered.
Apr 3 2013: You refer to "the public" as if it's of one mind. It's not. I don't think there's any danger of TED arresting people for what they think. However, the staff of TED have done a great job of mamaging content so far. I don't think they should delegate that task to the general public. Would you?
sandy stone 30+Apr 3 2013: You don't think very highly of the public. It seems TED suffers from the same problem. But people are not as stupid as you (and TED) seem to think. They can spot censorship. They know when they are being lied to. They can recognize "damage control" for what it is, a lame attempt to win back the public's approval after messing up big time.
It's the public that made TED what it is, not Jerry Coyne. TED needs to remember that.
Apr 3 2013: Noah, you say, "if only matter exists, then the only viable goal to have is the accumulation of material goods; if consciousness ends upon cessation of brain metabolism, then there's nothing to lose, so take what you can while you can; if existence is random and meaningless, then this spares us any responsibility for achieving something meaningful in life. There are powerful psychological consequences to holding this philosophy."
What you've just described has been used to mischaracterize and target Judaism and Jews in particular and was the basis for Nazi antisemitism. In fact, targeting that "materialism" was at the heart of the ideology that resulted in the Holocaust. That dangerous rhetoric is more hushed today, but nonetheless present, often couched in complaints about a "Zionist conspiracy." The hoax of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion was a method for spreading lies that materialism was at the heart of Judaism. Education and the internet have still not been successful at putting that pseudohistory to rest.
Protocols of the Elders of Zion
However, the truth is quite different. I think the Jewish concept of "tikkin olam" ("perfecting the world") is especially valuable, as is the essence of Torah as stated by Hillel: Do not do to others what is hateful when done to you.
Tikkun olam
Hillel the Elder
I think the horrific experience of the past means we should be circumspect about demonizing any particular philosophy, including Judaism, atheism, scientism, and materialism. I think fears for the future of planet are well-founded, but we should never forget the horrors of the past. The former are only imagined; the latter are tragically real.
The issues you discuss are part of a larger collection of ideas known as antimodernism.
Apr 3 2013: John, what are you saying? Where have I mischaracterized materialism, or targeted Judaism, or controverted the golden rule, or "demonized" anything? I am really taken aback by your new offensive. Do you imply I am an advocate for forgetting the horrors of the past?
As I mentioned elsewhere you betray a woeful lack of philosophical understanding. What reasons do you have for assuming I am mischaracterizing anything? What is your evidence that I am opening the door to human injustice?
These aren't criticisms leveled at materialists, but logical corollaries of its philosophy. You probably don't believe that any other credible philosophy exists, which demonstrates the extent of your ignorance. I paraphrased Bernardo Kastrup because I find his rational articulation of idealism very compelling. What's that? Oh, it's the exact same philosophy of Hitler? Better stick to materialism then since nothing destructive ever came of that.
Well John, thanks for irrationally invoking Godwin's law. If you're interested in researching Bernardo's revitalized idealism you can start here:
And by the way, I find your suggestion that I'm a Nazi sympathizer (Reductio ad Hitlerum) in poor taste.
Apr 3 2013: Steve, you write, "John, are you suggesting that if, eg, Larry Dossey or Russell Targ are allowed to speak at a TEDx event then something akin to the Holocaust will surely follow on account of it. That, I would suggest, is exactly the kind of crazy thinking you claim to be against."
No, I'm not suggesting that. I think that would be crazy thinking.
"Thus your whole claim here, from premise to conclusion, and everything in between, and everything surrounding it, and everything within a hundred miles of it, is preposterous."
If one spins out that argument as you do, not I, that's true. Your interpretation is preposterous.
Steve Stark 50+Apr 3 2013: Well you kinda are arguing that. You are arguing that someone has to filter the information the foolish public receives because we all know what happens (the Holocaust) when the public are simply given information and allowed to make their own mind up. Now, ignoring the simple fact that in Nazi Germany the public were told exactly what to think and no mind making up took place at all, that point can only have some relevance here if it is related to TED's decision here. And since the force of your argument is entirely dependent on the severity of the consequences (ie, the Holocaust), you are basically engaging in argumentum ad holocaustum, and claiming that we must agree with you here because otherwise piles of bodies. It's nonsense. It's irrelevant. It's overblown. And it's everything I've come to expect from your arguments. What relevance does the holocaust have here, none, drop it.
Apr 3 2013: My point is that the public often "makes up its mind" in ways that are stupid, violent, and genocidal.
My point is the same as that made by Charles Mackay in 1841.
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
It is as relevant today as ever, especially with the Internet.
"Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one." -- Charles Mackay
Apr 3 2013: Yeah, but Mackay's quote is quite clearly against the herd (or rather flock) mentality that you are advocating. That is, you are advocating us (the flock) being given only the information deemed appropriate for us (by TED) so that we will not get to, or there will be no need to, think for ourselves. But that's exactly what Nazi Germany was all about. People didn't think for themselves there and what they heard was totally controlled by others. And so your only point can be that Chris Anderson is a good shepherd whereas Hitler was not. Thus your analogy is the wrong way round for your Mackay quote and even it it wasn't, your argument would be so out of proportion that it has nothing going for it at all.
Apr 3 2013: "It is as relevant today as ever, especially with the Internet."
You could make the claim that the Internet has "still not been successful at putting pseudohistory to rest" as you do above, But you're in effect suggesting that, were the existence of an Internet able to dispel untruths and ignorance, it "ought" to have already done so. The implication is that, since it has not done so absolutely, then its existence significantly contributes to the level of misinformation, hence the "especially." The "is-ought" problem, succeeded by a black/white fallacy.
In fact, I don't accept your premise. I think there is reason to think that the existence of the Internet has a moderating effect on the currency of ideas. That this process is gradual is not evidence against its actually occurring.
Apr 3 2013: Steve, that's yet another interpretation that I would characterize as bizarre. I am not advocating that you be given only the information deemed appropriate for you by TED. That would be absurd. Don't you have access to other sources of information? Schools? Libraries? The Internet? If you are utterly dependent upon TED, your knowledge will be severely flawed. As much as I like TED, I wouldn't advise relying upon it as your only source of information.
Apr 3 2013: I think you underestimate the reach of TED. How often do people link you to TED videos? For me, it happens quite regularly. For better or worse, TED has insinuated itself into the public conversation on legitimacy, much like Wikipedia has.
People expect TED to abide by their slogans and mission statement. Very few are aware of the extent to which TED actively curates its brand.
TED is in a unique position to influence what is considered intellectually legitimate, if not outright dictate it. The concern is that whatever doesn't make the grade will be further suppressed irrespective of its actual claims to legitimacy. Surely you can appreciate TED's great responsibility here.
I know you disagree that any of these things are legitimate, and it may be you are right, but in case you are not (babies in bathwater), it would be better to let a guilty man go free than to execute one who is innocent.
Apr 3 2013: I hope Chris Anderson takes a good look at what you've written, John. If someone like you speaks for TED, it really is going down the tubes. Your message is very clear, you don't think people can be trusted to think for themselves. If that is what Chris Anderson thinks, I wish he would save us all a lot of trouble and announce that to the world as you have done. It would be the honest thing to do, don't you agree?
Apr 3 2013: Saying "you don't think people can be trusted to think for themselves" is a bizarre misinterpretation of what I've been saying here. I'm confident that Chris will understand the points I've been making better than you have. In fact, I think you provide an excellent example of why at least one person can't be trusted to correctly interpret the information or arguments with which they've been presented.
Apr 3 2013: "I can tell you that most people reading this won't be giving you any thumbs up."
If that's so, perhaps it will also be further evidence of the point I've been trying to make.
"I bet Chris will want to distance himself from the all the things you've been saying."
I hope that we shall see.
Apr 3 2013: Adrian, I think you're right. I am confident that ultimately it has been science and rationality that has kept many of us from being burned at the stake.
Remember Hypatia!
Apr 3 2013: Noah, I'm sorry, but your erratic twists and turns of logic are absolutely baffling to me. I don't know how to untangle where you've gotten. I suspect some of it has to do with the limited "Reply" features and the difficulty of tracing specific subthreads. Why do you assume the worst of me?
Apr 3 2013: Noah, you wrote: "And by the way, I find your suggestion that I'm a Nazi sympathizer (Reductio ad Hitlerum) in poor taste."
That's a fallacious non sequitur if I've ever seen one. Reductio ad absurdum as well. I never suggested that you were a Nazi sympathizer.
That said, it may be useful for you to consider the role of actual Nazi sympathizers in the construction of antimodernism. Here are two books on the subject that I've found worthwhile, one written for a nonacademic audience and the other for an academic one:
Politics and the Occult: The Left, the Right, and the Radically Unseen, by Gary Lachman
Against the Modern World: Traditionalism and the Secret Intellectual History of the Twentieth Century, by Mark Sedgwick
(Note that Lachman's book draws upon Sedgwick's.)
Apr 3 2013: You suggest that there is a degree of isomorphism between what I wrote and Nazi rhetoric.
That is a textbook case of reductio ad Hitlerum -- an egregious logical fallacy.
You're obviously aware of the absurdity of reductio ad Hitlerum, as evidenced in this exchange:
Hoopes: I happen to think that the world could benefit from superior pedagogy. I must be an idealist as well as an elitist.
Grobbelaar: Didn't Hitler also think that?
Hoopes: Yes, I suppose so. Does that make it bad, or do the details of the pedagogy matter as well?
Yet that doesn't prevent you from pursuing it here.
You write: "it may be useful for you to consider the role of actual Nazi sympathizers in the construction of antimodernism."
Why would this be useful to me? I can see how saying so is useful for you in giving the impression that my comments are trivial. I assure you they are not, but you don't seem interested enough in philosophy of science to find out.
Apr 3 2013: Thanks John, interesting links. But, from a quick search (i.e. specifically the review by Michael Fitzgerald), Sedgwick doesn't seem to be privy to much impartiality in analyzing Traditionalism. Care to comment and/or share more links in answer to Fitzgerald's compelling critique of Sedgwick's work maybe please?
"The book purports to be a scholarly document, but it fails on several counts to meet the criteria of such a work." - Fitzgerald
Apr 4 2013: Noah, you write:
"You suggest that there is a degree of isomorphism between what I wrote and Nazi rhetoric."
Okay, but it is a looooong stretch from that to the conclusion that I've suggested you're a Nazi sympathizer. So long a stretch that I consider it to be an absurd non sequitur.
"That is a textbook case of reductio ad Hitlerum -- an egregious logical fallacy."
No, it's really not. I never even mentioned Hitler. Do you honestly believe that it is impossible to discuss Nazi ideology without committing a fallacy? What kind of twisted ideology is that? If I didn't know better, I'd say you were a Nazi sympathizer determined to quash any negative implications about the Reich or the Fuhrer.
Your comment about my interest in the philosophy of science is insulting and dismissive. I'm sorry, Noah, but my conversation with you is over.
Apr 4 2013: Please learn what "Reductio ad Hitlerum" means. It's one of the most misunderstood fallacies in online discussions.
Wiki: "Reductio ad Hitlerum is a form of association fallacy. The argument is that a policy leads to – or is the same as – one advocated or implemented by Adolf Hitler or the Third Reich and so "proves" that the original policy is undesirable."
Let me reiterate. You suggested that there is a degree of isomorphism between what I wrote and Nazi rhetoric. Why? It's not made explicit. In what way am I saying anything comparable to Nazi ideology? You allude to some anti-Zionist propaganda. That's great! But it doesn't discredit my comment at all; in fact it's completely irrelevant other than as a minor historical coincidence -- talk about stretches! But you seem intent on demonstrating the inherent ideological dangers lurking underneath. Really!
I agree, what I said was was a stretch, but here you are, suggesting brazenly that I am opposed to discussing Nazi ideology and may in fact be what you said you did not mean to imply. You're the one that brought up Nazis at all! Demonstrate their relevance please!!
You say: "my conversation with you is over."
Indeed. It should have been when, instead of pursuing a dialogue, you eagerly misinterpreted my meaning with your questionable analogy. Can you appreciate my position in this? From where I sit, you could have explained yourself much better.
Good Luck!
Apr 4 2013: You're welcome, Wian. To make things easier for you, here's a link to an online excerpt of a relevant chapter from Lachman's book:
Archangels of Our Darker Natures
(Yes, I know. It's on a woo-friendly website, but I like Lachman's work.)
I would respond about the critique of Sedgwick, but it will have to wait until I'm not pecking with one finger on an iPhone.
Apr 4 2013: I know this blows my credibility Noah, but I apparently don't have any with you so what the hey? One final reponse and I'm done.
I know perfectly well what "Reductio al Hitlerum" is, which is how I know it doesn't apply. I was not trying to refute your argument, but to augment your understanding. Now I'm sorry I even bothered.
No, I didn't make things explicit for you. I apparently overestimated your intelligence. My mistake.
What offends me most is that you say I "allude to some anti-Zionist propaganda." That's wrong. I specifically mentioned the "Protocols", which is not anti-Zionist but anti-Semitic (that means anti-Jewish). There's a difference and it's worth learning.
I'm done.
Apr 4 2013: Wian, if you read the review you cited carefully, you'll see that it was written by a self-professed Traditionalist whose bias is made evident from the start. The review includes ad hominem attacks and insinuations about Sedgwick of a personal spiritual nature, peppered with speculative statements and resentful jabs. I don't think it represents a fair or impartal appraisal.
Sedgwick's book does have some shortcomings, among them factual errors. For example, he gets important details wrong in writing about the affair between Aleister Crowley and the wife of Ananda Coomaraswamy (something I checked against independent sources. I don't know if there are others.
I was surprised to find that there is no mention in the book of Godfrey Higgins, an early 19th century author whose "Anacalypsis" is critical for understanding the origins of some mahor ideas.
That said, I do like this book and think Sedgwick makes some important points. It's worth reading. Sedgwick opens new territory into which I hope others will venture. The nature of the material means it will be the subject to biased misinterpretation, so good critical thinking skills are required.
Apr 5 2013: Thank you, John. I followed up a bit. Excuse the nitpicking now. I'd like to address this specific thread, for I find it quite relevant to the broader issue at hand.
Noah initially wrote, "There are good arguments for how implications of philosophical materialism actually promote the kind of thinking that logically lead to ecological collapse." Noah then paraphrases TEDx speaker Bernardo Kastrup to make his point.
You then later on categorize this as "dangerous rhetoric," and state that "targeting […] "materialism" was at the heart of the ideology that resulted in the Holocaust", and that the "issues [Noah] discuss are part of a larger collection of ideas known as antimodernism."
Then you refer two books, one by Mark Sedgwick and the other by Gary Lachman as basis for the consideration of the role that Nazi sympathizers played in the construction of antimodernism, namely, "Against the Modern World" by Sedgwick and "Politics and the Occult" by Lachman (with Lachman's book drawing upon Sedgwick's).
Then I point out that Sedgwick's been accused of not being privy to much impartiality in analyzing Traditionalism and then link to Michael Fitzgerald's compelling critique of Sedgwick's work. You then 'accuse' Fitzgerald of being "a self-professed Traditionalist whose bias is made evident from the start" and that it "includes ad hominem attacks and insinuations about Sedgwick of a personal spiritual nature, peppered with speculative statements and resentful jabs."
That said, I will acknowledge that what you categorize as "attacks" and "jabs" (which specifically and respectively showed Sedgwick's [Edited: possible bias], as far as I can tell) possibly portrays Fitzgerald's own [Edited: bias] (as well as possibly those of Poindexter and Horvath in the following reviews) because of them being Traditionalists.
(Part 1 of 6)
Apr 5 2013: (Part 2 of 6)
But, ya, these are Traditionalist scholars… Still, ultimately, just as Sedgwick writes on his website, "In the end, the real test should be of the work [itself]."
Although you acknowledge that Sedgwick's book does have some shortcomings (factual errors, etc.), Traditionalist scholars also maintain that it is a very inaccurate portrayal of the core ideas of contemporary Traditionalism. This School is chiefly associated with the names of Guénon, Coomaraswamy and Schuon (note: not solely Guénon's writings), with other followers (and their respective followers) not all being acknowledged generally.
Says Fitzgerald, "Many readers will be very surprised to see the names of Julius Evola, Mircea Eliade and Alexander Dugin on [Sedgwick's list of "The Seven Most Important Traditionalists" used throughout the book], because many aspects of each of their writings deviate significantly from the other men's writings and from the central ideas of the School."
Sedgwick's new definition of a Traditionalist as a "follower of Guénon in one sense or another, or a follower of such a follower" allows the author to trace Dugin back to Evola, and then Evola back to Guénon. The author therefore paints Traditionalism in political terms, as the advertising story lines for the book assert in connecting Traditionalism with "Fascism, Nazism and anti-democratic forces in post-Soviet Russia."
"Dr. Sedgwick is the first author to link Traditionalism to these political movements and to coin the term "political Traditionalism" […] "Political Traditionalism" is a non sequitur because it is inconsistent with the apolitical nature of Traditionalism, which is focused on a study of the underlying spiritual truths and practices that live at the heart of each religion. The fact that Dr. Sedgwick has coined such a term indicates that he does not understand the foundational principles of Traditionalist thought and that the ambitious scope of his elaborate schema is intrinsically flawed."
Apr 5 2013: (Part 3 of 6)
Moreover, [Edited: the reviews show that] Sedgwick does not explore the actual writings or thought of any Traditionalist author in detail. He re-defines Traditionalist terms out of context, overemphasizes them and distorts Guénon's views, ignoring the contributions of these other acknowledged founders.
As for Lachman, I generally like his blog entries on that website. Like you acknowledged, Lachman draws upon Sedgewick's [questionable] work. This he does through exploring the influence of the work of Evola and "other Traditionalist thinkers" on the historian of religion Mircea Eliade. Both of them rejected liberalism, democracy, and "modernization," writes Lachman. But, it's been shown that Evola isn't recognized as part of the core formative thinkers of the School; he was a follower who only used some of the ideas to support his own views.
Now, you previously wrote, "I think the horrific experience of the past means we should be circumspect about demonizing any particular philosophy, including Judaism, atheism, scientism, and materialism." But, in this same thread you then propagate a book that basically does just that… Only, it seems, this time around, it's just not against any philosophy You may hold…
I concede that nefarious "occult politics" can have very unfavorable consequences. But, in another blog entry, Lachman himself says that, "One of the central themes of [his book] is the idea that, contrary to popular belief, occult politics does not always mean far-right or fascist politics."
Thus, the "fascist sensibilities" displayed by the figures analyzed by Lachman, such as du Lubicz and Evola, are outliers (albeit very dangerous ones) when analyzed vis-à-vis the School demonized by Sedgwick's work, which you care to advocate here.
Apr 5 2013: (Part 4 of 6)
Certainly they are occasions to be vigilant about by both materialist ideologues and others alike. But it seems like you're using them solely as scare tactic to obstruct any discourse whatsoever which may color materialism as a socially- or environmentally harmful worldview. This would be very shortsighted and irresponsible.
For comparison purposes, how is the following critique of Sam Harris being a "scientific racist" dissimilar?
I only share the this to show how all atheists may come forth as being demonized by a writer through similar logic, instead of only the writer's intended group (cf. the first two 'best' comments).
The reviews above also show that Sedgwick fails to clarify "what characterizes "modernity" for Guénon or other Traditionalist philosophers or why and in what ways they may disagree with it." Therefore, to better clarify this School of thought, the following:
First and foremost, contemporary Perennialists acknowledge acceptance and inclusivity as being vital to human survival. For them mutual tolerance, understanding, and ultimately appreciation among members of different religions and cultures is critical to peaceful co-existence both within nations and globally.
Some of their critiques of modernity echo that of philosopher A.N. Whitehead namely the "compartmentalization" of knowledge and disciplines. To them, the goal of life on earth is to become integrated. This vision is not very different from that of Ken Wilber's Integral Theory, wherein a comprehensive interdisciplinary paradigm is proposed.
A holistic worldview is called for without which it's believed the environmental crisis cannot be addressed properly. Similar to Hancock's censored TEDx talk, they believe that there is no way of solving the environmental problem without realizing that nature and all forms of life are sacred.
Apr 5 2013: (Part 5 of 6)
Says Hancock, "Ayahuasca has a very insistent message. It's one of those universals that almost everyone who drinks the brew sooner or later reports. It's about the sacred, magical, enchanted, interconnected, precious nature of life on earth, and the interdependence of material and spiritual realms."
Therefore, the awareness of the sacred should be revived. They believe that as long as this vision of nature as being sacred is lacking, no improvements in engineering and technology can heal the damage that's been caused to the environment. Their critique of modernity is that the sacred conception of nature was given up in Europe after the 17th century.
Perennialists thus don't use the term "modernist" to mean the same as "contemporary" or "modern civilization." Rather, they see it as being opposed to traditional metaphysics, which they feel should provide the principles with which a critique of modernism should be carried out because it provides "a view based upon thousands of years of human existence, upon how mankind has experienced the world, upon the wisdom of the ages which the greatest sages of the world have expounded, and it reveals the ways in which men have been able to live for a long time in happiness and harmony with themselves and with the natural environment."
Moreover, modern technology and science is recognized by them as being capable of the destruction of all of human life, and whole ecosystems. They thus implore that humans should again realize their duty to be stewards of the natural world and not simply its exploiters.
They believe a new paradigm should incorporate eternal wisdom, but recognize that a new paradigm will obviously not be identical in its expression with the various traditional formulations of the perennial philosophy, i.e. modern sciences should be integrated. To them, the initiation into the new paradigm must ultimately start from a change in worldview from a matter-based universe to a consciousness-based universe.
Apr 5 2013: (Part 6 of 6)
Having clarified that a bit (without necessarily espousing all personally), I'd now like to reiterate Noah by quoting the former president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Willis Harman (Global Mind Change (1989)), who incidentally also acknowledged this very perennial wisdom, which Sedgwick seems to have some vendetta against,
"Since modern society ascribes no 'reality' to inner experience, transcendent values have no power and materialistic values prevail. Thus it seems reasonable for society to be characterized by economic rationalization of an ever-increasing fraction of social behavior and organization. Industrialization of production of goods and services gradually extends to more and more of human activities; increasingly, they all become included in the economy. One result is monetization and commercialization (all things coming to be measurable by and purchasable in units of currency). The economic rationalization of knowledge leads to the 'knowledge industry': to science justified by the jobs it prepares for. Economic rationality becomes predominant in social and political decision-making, even when the decisions it leads to are unwise by other standards (such as the wellbeing of future generations). Technological solutions are attempted for problems that are basically socio-political in nature. The worth of persons (to say nothing of our nonhuman fellow creatures on earth) is assessed by their value in the economy. Humankind's relationship to the earth is essentially an exploitive one."
You write, "I think fears for the future of planet are well-founded, but we should never forget the horrors of the past. The former are only imagined; the latter are tragically real."
Without taking away anything from past horrors, I seriously think you are underestimating what the current path and paradigm holds for the future of the planet and humanity.
Apr 5 2013: I'm sorry, Wian, but you are mistaken. You write:
"Noah initially wrote, 'There are good arguments for how implications of philosophical materialism actually promote the kind of thinking that logically lead to ecological collapse.' Noah then paraphrases TEDx speaker Bernardo Kastrup to make his point.
"You then categorizes this as 'dangerous rhetoric,'"
That is seriously incorrect. What Noah wrote and what he quoted were not characterized by me as "dangerous rhetoric." If this is how you interpret the conversation, you are mistaken. I encourage you to go back and read more carefully what was actually written. If the conversation is difficult for you to follow or you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me to clarify.
Furthermore, you write, "You then 'accuse' Fitzgerald of being 'a self-professed Traditionalist."
I don't know why you characterize this an accusation. Fitzgerald calls himself a Traditionalist. That's what "self-professed" means.
You also write: "That said, I will acknowledge that what you categorize as 'attacks' and 'jabs' (which specifically and respectively showed Sedgwick's impartiality, as far as I can tell) possibly portrays Fitzgerald's own impartiality"
I really cannot understand how you came to that conclusion given that Fitzgerald says he is a Traditionalist and then uses ad hominem and resentful statements against someone critical of Traditionalists. How can you possibly interpret that as impartiality?
You then write: "Moreover, Sedgwick does not explore the actual writings or thought of any Traditionalist author in detail. He re-defines Traditionalist terms out of context, overemphasizes them and distorts Guénon's views, ignoring the contributions of these other acknowledged founders."
Have you read Sedgwick's book yourself? If not, then your claim is based on what a biased writer has written. I advise you to think for yourself and consult the primary source.
Apr 5 2013: Wian, you write: "Now, you previously wrote, 'I think the horrific experience of the past means we should be circumspect about demonizing any particular philosophy, including Judaism, atheism, scientism, and materialism.' But, in this same thread you then propagate a book that basically does just that..."
No, I don't. Your conclusions about Sedgwick's book appear to be based on a review of the book by Fitzgerald, which is readily identified as one that is not impartial and in fact is severely biased. I do not think that Sedgwick's book demonizes Traditionalism. I think it attempts both a definition--one that is not yet widely accepted--and also a careful critical analysis.
I encourage you to avoid basing your opinion on reviews by authors who are openly biased and hostile. If possible, you should read Sedgwick's book yourself and come to your own conclusions.
Apr 5 2013: My "accuse" in "You then 'accuse' Fitzgerald of being 'a self-professed Traditionalist" is written like that because I don't see it as an "accusation" the way you implied it would bias Fitzgerald in criticizing a work in a field in which he specializes. You have no real ground to simply infer that he does not abide by professional standards when analyzing the work.
As for the "dangerous rhetoric," that's still the way I interpret it.
What you refer to as "jabs" and "attacks" in the review (from what I could find) I contextually interpret as Fitzgerald maybe being a bit overzealous in (specifically only) showing Sedgwick's own bias. But, disregarding all the background specifics of him, what mostly matters is the work itself, which I then highlighted. Your second last paragraph in your previous reply refers to a summary of the reviews.
I've read what's available on Google Books, and don't find any inconsistencies with the reviews. So far, I couldn't find any positive reviews or articles in response to stated reviews. Are you aware of some which you would interpret as more "objective" then?
Apr 6 2013: Wian, I think you misunderstand. You say that Fitzgerald, who says he is a Traditionalist, is "criticizing a work in a field in which he specializes". However, Traditionalism is not a field of specialization. As Sedgwick defines it, Traditionalism is a philosophy and an ideology. Someone who is a Traditionalist may not be impartial about Traditionalism, and Fitzgerald indicates that he is not. Rather, he is deeply biased and even prejudiced against what Sedgwick has to say in his critique of Traditionalism (itself a highly charged topic).
I have not yet looked for any other reviews of Sedgwick's book, which I have read myself. However, you are not the first to direct me to Fitzgerald's hostile review. I suspect it is widely read because it is readily available for free online. Journals with reviews of academic books such as Sedgwick's are often behind a paywall and not readily available outside of university or individual subscriptions or purchases, which can be expensive. I will look and see if I can find some other reviews.
Apr 6 2013: Wian, in re-reading your comments above, I'm concerned that you may have mistakenly used the word "impartiality" when you actually meant "partiality," meaning bias or prejudice.
Fitzgerald, Poindexter, and Horvath are all Traditionalists and their reviews have been published in journals that would have what Sedgwick would probably define as having Traditionalist sympathies. Note that the review by Poindexter was originally published in Sophia, a Traditionalist journal, and subsequently in Studies of Comparative Religion, a journal inclined to defend Mircea Eliade, a scholar whose work Sedgwick sharply critiques.
I think it is important to remember that Sedgwick's book was published by Oxford University Press, which has a policy of careful peer review. The reviewers you cited all have significant axes to grind and are probably far from impartial (in the actual meaning of the word).
Note that this issue of biased review is also central to the discussions here about literature concerning psi.
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Amy Yee is an American journalist based in New Delhi, India from 2006-13. She is currently on a fellowship at Columbia University in New York. Her articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The International Herald Tribune, Forbes, The Lancet and other publications. She is a former correspondent for The Financial Times based in New Delhi and New York.
"Since 1998 I've written nearly 1,000 journalistic articles across a wide range of subjects. Some are short, long, boring, interesting, forgettable, memorable, depressing, inspiring,were drudgery to write or a joy. On this website you will find about 100 of the longer and (I hope) interesting, memorable and perhaps inspiring ones. Below are a handful of articles; under the articles tab above there are dozens more.
I started out in journalism writing about books, ideas, and arts and culture, with a focus on China (I lived in Nanjing for two years). I am personally interested in social inequality, social change and cultural identity. Sometimes I was lucky enough to find stories where those things intersected like this article for The Christian Science Monitor on a classical music program for inner-city kids.
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Microhydro Drives Change in Rural Nepal
International Herald Tribune, June 20, 2012
The World Bank estimates that Nepal's swift-flowing torrents could supply as much as 83,000 megawatts of electricity through hydropower. making them one of the largest untapped hydro power resources in the world. Some hydropower plants can be made without costly and environmentally damaging dams, yet bring life-changing electricity to tens of thousands of rural poor… GO TO ARTICLE
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Atlantic.com, April 12, 2012
In what has become an annual tradition, 1,100 mostly Israeli travelers gathered in Kathmandy to celebrate Passover — with plenty of kosher wine. The tradition begins with the steady influx of young Israeli backpackers. They usually travel after their required stint in the army, from age 18 to 21, and before university. Israelis come to Nepal to hike, river raft, bungee jump, hang out in cafés, and generally let down their hair, often literally…GO TO ARTICLE
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New York Times, Opinionator, April 4, 2012
Intestinal worms are pervasive in the developing world and can have devastating effects. But there is growing awareness about how easy and inexpensive it is to treat worms, as well as surprising longer-term socioeconomic benefits. Research shows deworming to be extremely cost-effective: you get a lot of bang for your buck… GO TO ARTICLE
Liter By Liter, Indians Get Cleaner Water
International Herald Tribune, March 22, 2012
Access to clean water is an urgent global health issue. Dirty water can cause typhoid, hepatitis and cholera, in addition to diarrhea, which kills about 1.5 million children worldwide each year — more than AIDS, measles and malaria combined — according to Unicef.
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King of India
Wall Street Journal Asia, February 27, 2009
Gandhi was a source of inspiration for Martin Luther King Jr. GO TO ARTICLE
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Tibetan exiles: 'We Shall Overcome'
The Nation, February 25, 2009
For the pro-Tibet movement, better nonviolence training and education have been critical to stepping up the campaign in the hills of Dharamsala and far beyond. GO TO ARTICLE
Although it is their winter holiday, about sixty Tibetan students are attending this two-week workshop on "active nonviolence," led by the Active Non-Violence Education Center (ANEC) in Dharamsala, the northern Indian hill town that has been home to the Dalai Lama for nearly fifty years. Over the next few days ANEC will lead a workshop based on the teachings of Gene Sharp, who outlined 198 methods of nonviolent action in his 1973 book, The Politics of Nonviolent Action... GO TO ARTICLE
In New Delhi, Sampling India's Regional Food
New York Times, April 11, 2010
Like those of the other 27 states, the cafeteria at Andhra Pradesh's center in the capital serves its regional cuisine.
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The Buddhist heritage of Pakistan:
The beauty of ancient globalisation
Economist, Prospero, October 20, 2011
TODAY Peshawar in north-west Pakistan is a hotbed of insurgency and a strategic military entry point into Afghanistan. But more than 1,500 years ago the Gandhara region, which surrounded present-day Peshawar, was an important point along the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean. Propelled by Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire, settlers from the West brought classical Greco-Roman influences, while traders from the East brought Buddhism. … GO TO ARTICLE
Showing and saving arts as old as centuries in India
Boston Globe, April 8, 2012
Travels to the heart of Udaipur in northern India, a city known for royal palaces, luxury hotels, and traditional arts. GO TO ARTICLE
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The Dalai Lama's Embrace
Financial Times, March 20, 2008
…The Dalai Lama asked what part of China my parents hailed from and exclaimed "Ni hao", or "hello" in Mandarin. Only talks between Tibetan leaders and their Chinese counterparts would resolve the conflict engulfing his homeland, he offerred. Then Tibet's spiritual leader clasped me to him and gave me a bear hug… READ MORE
Lunch with the FT: Wynn's World
Financial Times, April 22, 2006
Lunch with Steve Wynn, the iconic founder of modern Las Vegas.
Just before I go in to see Steve Wynn, one of his staff asks if I like dogs. As soon as I enter the casino magnate's office in Wynn Las Vegas, his new $2.7bn casino-resort, I understand the question: two German Shepherds lie by his feet under his desk. A third dog, a sleepy cocker spaniel, ambles across the plush carpet and carefully sniffs me.
Wynn, clad in black, is reading a letter at his desk. "Just a minute," he intones. As I wait, I stroke the spaniel and look at the large Mark Rothko painting on the wall. A Basquiat hangs near by. Finally he looks up and greets me with a steady gaze. He doesn't bother with niceties, throws a black blazer over his black turtleneck, slips on a pair of aviator sunglasses and heads off to choose one of the casino's 22 restaurants for lunch… READ MORE


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A7. Visit https://www.paymentportal.pnc.com/ccac/login.htm and click on "I need a code." A new code will be mailed to you the next day using the mailing address you have on file with CCAC.
Q8: What if I received a Temporary Authorization Code but I do not get financial aid?
A8: A code is supplied to all students in the event of a financial aid or a student account refund.
Q9: Does the Temporary Activation Code expire?
A9: Yes, the Temporary Activation Code expires after three months. If it has expired or you have misplaced it, visit https://www.paymentportal.pnc.com/ccac/login.htm and click on "I need a code" to have a new code mailed to you.
Q10: Can I have my refund deposited to any bank account?
A10: Yes, when you log in to set up your account, just click on the direct deposit option and complete the information. You can use CCAC eRefund to change/update your banking information at any time. Note that contact information supplied on the PNC website will update information for PNC only. Use CCAC eCentral or visit your CCAC Registration and Advising office to update contact information with CCAC.
Q11: Is there a fee for having the funds directly deposited into my account?
A11: No. There are no fees for students using this service, regardless of which electronic payment option is selected.
Q12: How will I know the refund amount that will be deposited?
A12: If you have signed up for CCAC eRefund, you may log in to the system to view this information under the "History" tab.
Q13: How will I know when the refund has been issued?
A13: If you have signed up for CCAC eRefund, you may log in to the system to view this information under the "History" tab.
Q14: How will I know when my financial aid refund automatic deposit has been credited to my bank account?
A14: When funds are ready to be sent to your bank account, you will receive an email notification from email@example.com to the email address you provided. When you receive that message, you can check your bank account online, at an ATM or at your bank's branch office.
Q15: What happens if I do not have or cannot open a bank account?
A15: You will receive a refund check via US mail to the home address you have on file with CCAC. You may cash that check at PNC. A photo ID will be required, and a check cashing fee may apply.
Q16: Iam a parent. Can I receive my PLUS refund in another form other than a paper check?
A16: Not at this time.
Q17: Who do I call if I have a question about my financial aid?
A17: For questions about CCAC financial aid, call the Financial Aid office at your campus. Telephone numbers and other information may be found on CCAC Financial Aid Contact Us.
Q18: Who do I call if I have a concern with my refund?
A18: For questions about CCAC eRefund call PNC at 1.800.745.7577.
Q19: What if I haven't received my refund?
A19: For questions about CCAC eRefund call PNC at 1.800.745.7577.
PNC Bank Related Questions
PNC Q1: Are there PNC ATMs located on CCAC campuses?
PNC A1: Yes—there is one PNC Bank ATM located on each of the following CCAC locations: Allegheny, South, Boyce and North campuses and the West Hills Center. For additional ATM locations, please visit https://www.paymentportal.pnc.com/ccac/login.htm and click on the "ATMs & Branches" button.
PNC Q2: Where is the closest PNC ATM to my home?
PNC Q2: Go to https://www.paymentportal.pnc.com/ccac/login.htm and click on "Locate PNC" at the top of the page.
PNC Q3: Is there a PNC bank on campus or near campus?
PNC Q3: There are no PNC branches located on CCAC campuses. There are, however, several PNC branches near each of the campuses. To find the closest branch, please visit https://www.paymentportal.pnc.com/ccac/login.htm, click "Locate PNC" at the top of the page, then input the address of your campus of choice. Those campus addresses are below for your reference.
Allegheny Campus
808 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-6097
Boyce Campus
595 Beatty Road
Monroeville, PA 15146-1396
North Campus
8701 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5353
South Campus
1750 Clairton Road (Route 885)
West Mifflin, PA 15122-3029
West Hills Center
1000 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
PNC Q4: Does PNC offer student checking accounts?
PNC A4: Yes. For more information, visit https://www.paymentportal.pnc.com/ccac/login.htm.
PNC Q5: How do I contact PNC?
PNC A5: For banking questions, visit https://www.paymentportal.pnc.com/ccac/login.htm, call 1.877.PNC.1000 or visit any of our local PNC branches.


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Would you rather be the next Micheal Jackson (more likely to be miserable). Or the next Justin Bieber (still able to make a lot of money)?
Micheal seem to be miserable all his life, he spent that last years of his life trying to beat the young genius image that he once was.
Justin seem to be more happy, because he is too smart to know people are talking behind him.
Those are two equal option. No choice is better than other. I think both are the same. It's just the other form of life. But what would you rather choose, and why?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/35641#i0,p0,d0 Here is a link to an anime named Mushi-shi, it is very peaceful, it's kind of on the Justin Beiber side. If you have time, I recommend you watch it, and tell me about your thought.
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Aug 4 2013: Let's take a Nobel Prize at an example, let's look at it as an ultimate way to serve society. To get that prize, you have to do a lot of learning and training. Doesn't seem like you will like to get the most happiness, isn't it?
Otherwise, you can choose to be the cool guy in high school right now. But it doesn't seem like you are going to be very helpful, isn't it?
Chances are, you could win the lottery, but you are most likely to invest that in education in hope of be more useful in helping people. Or you could be a fool and spend it all in a stupid car to get more chick.
What I mean is, a genius or a fool in my way of though is not define by by his/her IQ. For example: a Wall street worker is very rich because he is very smart, but he doesn't help any one, so he is a fool for he only wants to be happy himself. But now, he has to worry about losing money, or about his son in law may be a gold digger, so he may not be very happy, but that's is not likely to happen, and I call him the fool.
In the other hand, If a man spent 50 years of his life on researching on a vaccine that could save millions, and even though he may not find it, he is still a genius. And he spend all that time, not with his family, but with his research, so he is not likely to be maximize his happiness, but he just might find the vaccine.
You are more likely to choose path, but if you can do both then that's great, but most people are not that lucky, so you have to choose the path and take the chances. So head or tale?
See the point I want to show here, you can't see the future so you can only choose one path because you are playing with chances.
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everything she does is golden.
"You are black gold." -LP
its simply dreadful
not really surprised tho i mean seriously
Thanks for listening... she's trying to get jazz to breakthrough to new audiences. People have been trying to do that for years unsuccessfully. It has a lot more swing than your Norah Jones, acad.
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acad u made the stream go away
didnt really like it
Go listen to Esperanza.
She should stop trying to make jazz popular, it's not going to happen, people are much too stupid.
I will admit.
she's cool
haven't listened to the album but "precious" from some other album is the best song ever
yea the stream disappeared... all of my streams did, oh well
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Archive for September, 2014
Sneak Booze Into the Game With These Binoculars
Similar to the Beer Belly and the Winerack, the Binocular Flask appears to be a regular pair of binoculars, but is in fact a flask in sheep's clothing. Each eye piece unscrews to provide access to a separate compartment, ideal ...
Cell Phones
Sprint Launches HTC Shift
Neither cell phone or computer, the HTC Shift has arrived in the US and is available on Sprint's network. It's ship March 24th for $1,500. Features you ask: EVDO copmatible Windows Vista and Microsoft Origami 2.02 Push Email (m...
Door Jam Alarm System
The Super Door Stop Alarm sounds a 125db alarm when pressure is applied to the foot pedal like device. Meaning the door would have to open onto it. On the converse, when the alarm is not turned on (total guess) it can act as a ...
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3-in-1 USB Memory Stick
What can I say, it's just one of those days. The details on this product, the Cellink M, aren't entirely clear, but from the looks of it, it doubles as a USB plug for compatible phones (not sure on the serial port) and can also...
Record Your Pet's Nefarious All Day Activities
There isn't alot of details about the Pets-Eye-View Camera, but the obvious is that it's intended to record your dog's, or cat's activities. How much it can record is unknown, but my best guess is that the quality isn't top not...
Gutair Hero On Tour (aka Guitar Hero On The Nintendo DS) (video)
[GR]EJdU0f8STN0[/GR] Guitar Hero is coming to the Nintendo DS. It's called 'Guitar Hero On Tour'. Check out the commercial to see how it works, and all the cheese.
Jamming Figurines & A Kenwood Stereo System
This has to be one of the oddest stereo systems I've ever seen: The Bandai Little Jammer Meets Kenwood Pro. I'll be honest, I'm not even sure you can play CDs on this thing, but for $570 you'd better be. What is it? It's 6 'Lit...
'Don't Cook Your Dog' Temperature Alarm
One too many times I've seen dogs furiously panting away in the car on a hot summer day while their owner carelessly shops in air conditioned bliss. So if you're of the forgetful, or just not aware of the temperature, do your d...
Be James Bond With This Underwater Contraption
Oh how this reminds me of the days of watching the old James Bond movies - I'm talking Sean Connery, none of that Roger Moore crap. The Reef Rider Sea Scooter propels you forward under water at up 2.2 mph (boooo). But at about ...
Airhockey Without The Table
Although this probably won't provide the same level of entertainment, it might shut up the nagging kids you manifested one drunken night(s). The Air Hover Football puts all the air in the puck and turns any flat surface into an...
Dummy Surveillance Camera With Built-In Motion Detector
Not everyone can afford a few hundred dollars worth of gear when it comes to securing the premises. Your next best bet, beyond the sign that reads "this area is under video surveillance" is a fake camera. But not just any camer...
Chewbacca or Dead Cat Backpack, You Decide
Geek chic is just plain ugly. The Star Wars Chewbacca Backpack looks more dead cat, or at the very best like an Ewok humping your back. Includes a 13" compartment as well as "Chewie's trademark shoulder bag" - sweet, not really...


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Careers that Could Kill You
Keep reading to learn about careers with the highest occupational death rates.
If you think airline pilot and firefighter are high-risk jobs, you'd be right.
But you might be surprised at which careers had the highest number of death rates in the U.S. Department of Labor's 2011 report, "National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2010."*
Keep reading to learn more about these risky careers with high death rates.
Career #1: Fisherman
Number of fatalities in 2010: 116/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: $27,880**
Fishing is a relaxing pastime for most people. But for fisherman, it's their daily grind - and a dangerous one at that.
Fisherman responsibilities vary hugely, whether you want to be a deckhand or a captain of a vessel, but could include baiting, haulage, navigation, and unloading the catch, among other things, notes the U.S. Department of Labor.
What could kill you: Fishermen have a lot to contend with: baited hooks that can snag gear, getting dragged overboard by a large wave, slippery decks, and more, according to the Department of Labor. No wonder this is the occupation with the highest percentile incidence of fatalities.
Career #2: Logger
Number of fatalities in 2010: 91.9/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: $38,660**
Can you see yourself cutting down trees with a hand-held power chain saw? We didn't think so.
Logging workers are pros at it though, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In addition to cutting down trees, they might also be responsible for loading logs onto trucks, hiking through forests to assess logging conditions, and clearing areas of brush to plant another species of trees.
What could kill you: "Workers spend all their time outdoors, sometimes in poor weather and often in isolated areas," notes the Department of Labor. "Falling branches, vines, and rough terrain are constant hazards, as are the dangers associated with tree-felling and log-handling operations."
Career #3: Airline Pilot
Number of fatalities in 2010: 70.6/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: $115,300**
Do you have a fear of flying? Your fear, unfortunately, might be justified with airline pilots having the third highest occupational death rate.
Pilots have career duties that include flying planes, understanding navigation and topography, monitoring weather conditions, and supervising crew members, notes the U.S. Department of Labor.
What could kill you: "Although flying does not involve much physical effort, the mental stress of being responsible for a safe flight, regardless of the weather, can be tiring," notes the Department of Labor. Other job hazards include the dangers of flying new and experimental planes.
Career #4: Farmer or Rancher
Number of fatalities in 2010: 41.4/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: $65,960**
Feeding America isn't an easy or safe task - just ask our nation's farmers and ranchers.
Farmer and ranchers work to produce enough food and fiber to meet the needs of the American population as well as for export. This includes cultivation, spraying, seeding, fertilizing, wrangling, herding, mechanical equipment operation, and monitoring of crop prices, among other things, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
What could kill you: "Tractors and other farm machinery can cause serious injury, and workers must be constantly alert on the job," says the Department of Labor. "The proper operation of equipment and handling of chemicals are necessary to avoid accidents, safeguard health, and protect the environment."
Career #5: Sanitation Worker
Number of fatalities in 2010: 29.8/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: $34,310**
The fifth most dangerous job in America involves cleaning up. Surprising, right?
Refuse and recyclable material collectors are often responsible for gathering trash and recyclables from homes and businesses and transporting to a dump, landfill, or recycling center, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
What could kill you: "Some work at great heights and some work outdoors - regardless of weather and climate," notes the Department of Labor. "Some jobs expose workers to fumes, odors, loud noises, harmful materials and chemicals, or dangerous machinery."
Career #6: Truck Driver and Deliveryman
Number of fatalities in 2010: 21.8/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: $32,140**
Coming in at number six are the men and women who spend most of their work days behind the wheel: truck drivers and deliverymen. They're the ones responsible for picking up and delivering freight and packages, long hauls, unloading items, and route planning, among other things, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
What could kill you: Some trucks carry hazardous materials, such as dangerous chemicals needed for industrial purposes, or waste from chemical processes that must be stored in approved facilities, notes the Department of Labor. Fatigue is also a danger that faces those in this profession.
Career #7: Police Officers
Number of fatalities in 2010: 18/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: $52,810**
Unfortunately, those who protect and serve us must face a dangerous daily grind to do so.
Common responsibilities for police officers include emergency response, suspect arrest, traffic management, testifying in court, and first aid, notes the U.S. Department of Labor.
What could kill you: "In addition to the obvious dangers of confrontations with criminals, police officers and detectives need to be constantly alert and ready to deal appropriately with a number of other threatening situations," according to the Department of Labor.
Career #8: Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Number of fatalities in 2010: 16.1/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: $21,550**
If you've been to New York City and ridden in a taxi cab, you're probably not surprised with this career's ranking.
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs are responsible for the transportation of passengers, sightseeing services, vehicle-repairs, and more, notes the U.S. Department of Labor.
What could kill you: In addition to the hazards of the road, taxi drivers have a high risk for robbery because they work alone and often carry large amounts of cash, according to the Department of Labor.
Career #9: Construction Laborers
Number of fatalities in 2010: 15.6/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: $28,517**
From highways to heavy construction sites, construction laborers are unfortunately surrounded by hazardous materials.
Common responsibilities include scaffolding, removing debris, distributing building materials, clearing and preparing highway work zones, operating mechanical equipment, and transporting, and setting explosives, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
What could kill you: Of the 635 fatal falls recorded overall across all occupations in 2010, over one-third involved falls from ladders or roofs, according to the Department of Labor's 2011 "Occupational Injuries" report. Construction laborers might also be exposed to hazardous materials, fumes, asbestos, and more.
Career #10: Athletes, Coaches, Umpires
Number of fatalities in 2010: 11.3/100,000 workers**
Average annual salary: Athletes $40,480; Coaches and Scouts, $28,340; Umpires and Related Workers, $23,730**
Whether it's getting tackled by five other guys on the football field, or getting smashed against the wall during a hockey game, athletes have a very dangerous career.
An athlete is responsible for training and participating in games, while coaches are responsible for getting the athlete in shape, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Umpires and referees are responsible for refereeing sporting events.
What could kill you: Forget that on-field testosterone; the Department of Labor notes that many athletes push their bodies to the limit, so career-ending injuries are always a risk.
*Note: The U.S. Department of Labor states that "the survey should not be misconstrued as a list of the 'most dangerous' jobs" as there are a variety of other elements to take into account when determining what jobs are "dangerous." According to the Department of Labor, these factors include "the likelihood of incurring a nonfatal injury, the potential severity of that nonfatal injury, the safety precautions necessary to perform the job, and the physical and mental rigors the job entails."
**All fatalities per 100,000 come from the U.S. Department of Labor, National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2010. All average salary information is from the U.S. Department of Labor, May 2010 statistics.
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AO 2013: The Bridesmaid-Bride Double. The Sequel.
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I didn't watch the match but glad to see the scores are in Maria's favour. Hoping for some highlights on Eurosport later. The match against Makarova will be tough especially Makarova now looking for revenge. She will be all out to take Maria's scalp.
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