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God shows himself not just in the orderliness of nature, but powerfully, joyously and always surprisingly in its beautiful "non-order" as well.
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God shows himself not just in the orderliness of nature, but powerfully, joyously and always surprisingly in its beautiful "non-order" as well.
In this excerpt from the book Delight in Creation: Scientists Share Their Work with the Church, astronomer Deborah Haarsma shares her excitement about recent findings about our universe from a Christian perspective.
The song is built around the image of a river flowing through a canyon it has sculpted—an image that can easily be played out as a picture of the way that the Lord has been at work preparing a path for us in the material world, complete with signposts to his former and present activity.
The universe that inspired the psalmist three thousand years ago grows grander as each new generation of astronomers adds yet another layer of understanding.
N.T. Wright explores the context and manner in which Scripture is authoritative. He does so by questioning the meaning of an authoritative book as well as the application of such authority. Wright encourages us to flee from the controlling "list" mentalities that belittle the richness of God's Word, and rather to understand it as a narrative inspired by God and recorded by ancient persons. Ultimately, God "organizes" his people through his Son Jesus and by the Holy Spirit, and not through extracted rules from the Bible.
Predictably, "Jesus Wept" did not make it into the Jefferson Bible. John 11 was cut out entirely, falling onto the floor of his Monticello home and discarded, along with Martha's confession.
In this brief series (taken from a 2009 paper), Jennifer Wiseman uses an excerpt from the famous hymn "How Great Thou Art," to explain why the study of God's creation can lead Christ's followers into meaningful worship and overcome the obstacles which impede true praise. Creation as encountered through our senses is pondered by our minds, which flows into wonder-filled songs from the soul. She further explains how knowledge of creation will help Christians to address the moral dilemmas of science, and she encourages all to see the process of scientific inquiry as a means to discover God's truth.
Dr. Heather Whitney's double major in physics and performing and visual arts suggests that she lives—as well as understands—the connections between subjective and objective ways of engaging the creation. She is committed to communicating that experience with her students, too.
In today's video, Rev. Lincoln Harvey discusses our desire to "domesticate" the liveliness and abundance of God. Harvey notes that the Trinity highlights both the manyness and oneness of God, which can be hard to Christians to fully understand.
So, for Driscoll, the choice is a simple dichotomy: Scripture or science. Scripture is the highest court of authority in all matters, and the role of believing scientists is to affirm Scripture. To fail to do so is to "exchange the truths of Scripture for the truths of science".
We should not be ashamed of the fact that our faith integrates spirit and body; our faith calls us to regard the stuff of creation in all of its materiality as good, and thus offers the best starting point for the practice and pleasure of art.
This series by Michael Horton first appeared in the March/April 2010 issue of Modern Reformation. Horton begins by pointing out that the concept of inerrancy goes back to the ancient Church, but was most clearly developed by Princeton theologians A.A. Hodge and B.B. Warfield in their 1881 book, Inspiration. These men emphasized that the Holy Spirit worked through limited human authors in a centuries-long process to produce the Bible. Hodge and Warfield defined inerrancy not as the absence of technical errors but as the truthfulness in what the biblical writers were affirming.
During the late 19th century when critical views of Scripture came to prevail in American universities, Warfield was responsible for refurbishing the conviction that the Bible communicates revelation from God entirely without error. Yet while he defended biblical inerrancy, Warfield was also a cautious, discriminating, but entirely candid proponent of the possibility of evolution.
Old Princeton and the Dutch Calvinists understood that the human dimension of Scripture—which pervades Scripture thoroughly—is not merely tolerable of a divine book, but a necessary component of what inspiration means.
With Christ, his humanity is essential to who he is. Likewise, the Bible's "human side" is an essential part of what Scripture is, and recognizing this has practical implications.
This video features a discussion with Mark Sprinkle -- painter, educator, writer, and BioLogos Senior Fellow -- about the relationship between art and science.
At the heart of Orthodox Christianity is an experience of connection with God. In the Eastern view, the whole point of Christian faith—the whole point of human life—is that connection, or, to put it more precisely, communion.
In this video Conversation, Joel Hunter addresses the "slippery slope" argument supported by many evangelicals and suggests that not only is this perspective flawed, but it also may prevent believers from appreciating the fullness of God's creation.
In this video Conversation, Hunter explains that a view of scripture as the "inerrant Word of God" means that God is inerrant, not that the person interpreting the Bible is inerrant.
The Bible is no more a book dropped out of the sky than Jesus is some superman who flew down from heaven. Instead, just as Jesus is "God incarnate," both divine and human, the Bible is a book that speaks God's word and reflects the thoughts, ideas, and worldviews of the human authors.


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SOUTH BEND — A former custodian at a northern Indiana high school was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison for placing a camera in a boys' locker room shower.
Robert Troup, 54, of Mishawaka, pleaded guilty in November to enticing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct to produce pornography, a federal offense. The camera recorded 43 boys, according to police. There is no evidence the images were distributed.
A prosecutor said the government settled for a sentence slightly below the minimum recommendation because it wanted to spare victims the pain of testifying if the case went to trial.
Troup admitted putting the camera in the shower at Penn High School sometime around December 2010, The South Bend Tribune reported.
Two students found the camera weeks later at the South Bend school and put it in a drawer after they couldn't access the recordings. They told a swim coach about the camera in November 2011 after a discussion about Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant football coach at Penn State who was convicted of child sexual abuse.
Troup worked at the school district for more than 20 years. He was fired in December 2011 after criminal charges were filed.
"I'm sorry for what I did," Troup said in court. "I made a mistake. I let my community down."

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This has just crossed over to my Most Annoying Expressions list. The gushing is now so deliberate, so ubiquitous, so extremely religious, that it nearly turns my stomach to hear it. And like the universe conspiring to favor my amusement and discomfort in tandem, I hear it multiple times weekly.
"We are all one!" Russell Brand pushing it on Alex Jones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJVbccKJwEw
"You're a spiritual man, right?" he asks. Russell Brand reminds me of Jim Morrison. A kind of man that is certainly very gifted and profound, but displays his sexual allure like a Don Jon dressed in peacock colors. It makes it a bit harder to take him seriously.
Don't get me wrong! I too of course find him alluring, but that's the point. He needs to stop selling it. Like Miley Circus. Ok, we get it, you've got it in spades and need to show it off. Great, a sec of gawking and can we get back to something of substance please?
And, fortunately for Russell, he does try to sell us that. But I'm not buying it. I dare propose that Russell is bought and sold and that his reasoning in these matters amounts to two hours of weekly coaching by the collectivist political teacher among his elite handlers.
But I could be wrong. It does happen occasionally.
Don't get me wrong again! The Oneness thing is a delicious sentiment and if in community circles of a spiritual and creative nature this is an avenue that fosters awareness and communal spirit and personal development and fulfillment, wonderful, kudos, I'm all for that. But if this is to be expected to apply to public policy, and be enforced somehow, in any way, then I must beg we consider all the issues from every angle.
An easy way to prove if I'm wrong and Russell is genuine and not actually a Jester of the Court, would be if he would, at Stefan Molyneux's request, come on his show at Freedomainradio.com. Stef is my greatest teacher at the moment. I know he could get to the bottom of this Oneness thing. Which, I just can't help it, but it stinks to me a bit foully of a collectivist agenda. But, I'm not a philosopher, I just run on instinct.
And I've been on this scent lately . . .
Here's a few I've found on it with me, teaching me all kinds of new things. In case you care to venture into new territories together.
Coming from a highly controversial teacher, this subject is an old favorite of mine, being that I spent some time in Mena, Arkansas:
Whistleblowers are everywhere and exposing it all, you just need to tune in. This one is Sibel Edmonds, whose book, Classified Woman, I'm looking forward to reading next.
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Selena Gomez is back on Disney Channel, as The Wizards of Waverly Place returns with an all-new special on March 15 - more than a year after the show ended its run.Exclusive: Disney Channel Sets Premiere Date for Wizards of Waverly Place ReunionIn the hour-long event The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, the Russo family goes to Tuscany, Italy, to visit relatives. But Alex (Gomez) accidentally invokes a spell that splits her into two people: An "Evil Alex" and a "Good Alex." When "Evil Alex" joins forces with a young wizard to take over the world, "Good Alex" must battle her nasty twin in a battle that culminates atop the Tower of Pisa.The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex also stars Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise, Gregg Sulkin and Beau Mirchoff.Here's a first look at the special, which premieres Friday, March 15 at 8/7c on Disney Channel. (The program will get an early sneak peek starting Friday, March 8, on Disney Channel On Demand.)
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Steph breaks down a tough road trip out East, the return home versus Portland and Eddie Robinson joining Twitter.
Ahead of Sunday's match with Portland, Dynamo TV spoke to Dominic Kinnear, Tally Hall and Andrew Driver.
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Eddie and Sebastian discuss another controversial red card, officiating this season in MLS, the offensive output of the Dynamo and this week's games against New York and Portland.
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As a part of being named Major League Soccer's 22nd club earlier today, Atlanta native Ricardo Clark and a host of other soccer stars welcomed the newest city to MLS.
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"This is a yummy, crunchy cabbage salad with toasted ramen noodles and almond slivers. The bowl is always licked clean at potlucks!"
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napa cabbage
1 bunch
minced green onions
1/3 cup
1 (3 ounce) package
ramen noodles, broken
2 tablespoons
sesame seeds
1 cup
slivered almonds
1/4 cup
cider vinegar
3/4 cup
vegetable oil
1/2 cup
white sugar
2 tablespoons
soy sauce
We have been making this salad for years in my family. Instead of cider vinegar we use seasoned rice vinegar and instead of vegatable oil we use peanut oil. Never put dressing in the fridge. You must heat the dressing to a boil to make sure the sugar is dissolved. I always use at least 2-3packages of ramen noodles and slivered almonds. And to cook the crunchies I use 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Always add crunchies after you have mixed the dressing in. I have used coleslaw salad instead of napa in a hurry and no one ever complains. However napa is the best.
Did not really like. Break up ramen noodles before you open them. Expensive for what you end up with. Highin calories low in flavor.
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I have just about had it with people changing the recipes and writing about it in the reviews/ratings. Just make it a new recipe and post it under a new name!
This is a great salad! I have been making this salad for several years and always get rave reviews. I have had more requests for this recipe than I can count. I always use 1/4 cup of butter, melt it in a skillet and brown the almonds, sesame seeds and noodles. Increase the noodles to two packages, minus the seasoning package. The noodles are better if you break them up well, I put them in a plastic bag and break them with a rolling pin, just don't pulverize them. Use sliced almonds rather than silvered almonds. The dressing is much better if it is heated and boiled for the 1 minute, it dissolves the sugar. This salad is just not the same without the Napa cabbage. I cut the whole cabbage in half, cut each half three times lengthwise, then slice it across in about 1/2 inch slices. This works well for me. I must stress to let everything cool before mixing with the cabbage. Mix at the last minute before serving because the crunchies will get soggy, as stated in other reviews.
5-Stars just as written! No doctoring up required. I did feel there was a tad more butter than necessary for the crunchies (but maybe that's just me). I can see where this would be an easy "make ahead" dish to transport to an event and assemble just before serving. Adding this one to my "Favorites" List. UPDATE: I have found a way to "lighten" this salad without losing any of the flavors: I spray the crunchies with butter spray before I bake them & use brown sugar Splenda in place of the sugar. Other than the oil, you have a Weight Watcher's friendly meal on your hands. A regular in our house now. My teenaged son loves it too and the dressing is GREAT on baked chicken!
Hearing people rate this recipe, but switching everything only makes it sound confusing to me. My husband made this for me and he FOLLOWED the RECIPE EXACTLY! WE BOTH LOVED IT! We were both pleasantly surprised how well the ingredients blended together. WE WILL MAKE AGAIN, JUST AS IS! ~Thanks.
Perfect potluck dish for traveling! Here's how: make the dressing at home, let it cool and pour into a leakproof container, and seal the container in a ziplock bag. Gladlocks will leak! Toast the crunchies on the stovetop (in REAL butter, never the stuff in the tub!) and put crunchies in a container or quart-size ziplock bag. When you toast the nuts in real butter (not margarine), as the butter browns, the nuts become a little bit salty, and they offset the sweetness of the dressing. Do NOT use the seasoning packet; too much unhealthy sodium and MSG. Throw it away, it was only twenty cents and you're doing your body a favor. Nuts are heart- healthy; we prefer a mixture of pine nuts, sunflower seeds and sliced almonds because they look better and add texture. Use your nicest large bowl and tongs, and use the pre-shredded bag-o-cabbage to save time. When you arrive at your destination, put the cabbage in the bowl. As people line up to eat, add the dressing, a can of drained mandarin oranges, 1/2 cup of dried cranberries (Craisins), and the crunchies. Stir well to coat everything, but don't add the dressing too early or it gets soggy. This salad does not do well as a leftover. Thanks for the post!
Delicious! I didn't change a thing on the first try, but I will next time. I am in the camp that says "you can't have too much butter" but 1/2 cup really IS too much. I think 1/4 would be plenty, since with 1/2 I had to spoon the ingredients out of the butter and drain on paper towels. The sweet dressing is a refreshing change of pace. I'd like to add a sliced up grilled chicken breast and make it a whole meal and will try with peanuts for my almond allergic sibling next time.
This salad is delicious! The only 2 things I did different is cut the oil to only 1/2 cup instead of 3/4, and it did not change it a bit. I also cut back on the butter to mix the ramen noodles, almonds and seseme with. It tasted great to me. Everyone who has ever been served this loves it.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Napa Cabbage Salad
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 631
Calories from Fat: 462
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First Foreign Exchange Students Join the Webb Alumni Association
The first group of exchange students from the University of Southampton were inducted into the Webb Alumni Association (WAA) at the Annual Alumni Banquet on November 18 in Houston, marking another significant milestone in the history of Webb Institute.
The three students – Elie Amar, Marion James, and Ruth Taylor – attended Webb during the spring semester of 2011 and became associated with the senior class with whom they took most of their courses. Although Webb has been sending sophomore students to Southampton since the fall of 2009, this year was the first that the University of Southampton had been able to reciprocate the opportunity. The foreign students formed a strong bond with their senior classmates, and on the day before Homecoming, they inquired about getting inducted into the Alumni Association along with their senior classmates at the WAA annual meeting during Homecoming. Unfortunately, there was insufficient time before the meeting for the WAA Executive Committee to pulse the sentiment of the alumni about admitting foreign students, and to check on the legality of their induction with respect to the WAA by-laws. Later, a check of the WAA bylaws indicated that there was no statutory problem; they state that, "Any person who was enrolled at Webb Institute shall be eligible for membership at any time after that person's class shall have completed the first half of its senior year." The exchange students fit that bill and alumni sentiment was found to be clearly in favor of their admittance. This was communicated to the three students and they then formally requested admission into the WAA, acknowledging the expectation that they will pay dues and contribute to the annual Webb Alumni Fund. In order to obtain final approval of the WAA membership, alumni were invited via the annual banquet invitation to vote on-line at the Webb Institute website alumni portal and 100% of those members who did vote were in favor. At the banquet, WAA President Rich Celotto convened a special meeting and a motion to admit the students was passed with unanimous acclaim. The Association welcomes these three exchange students as the first of many who will join the WAA along with their graduating classmates each year.


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Exploring Peru: A Family Adventure
Open new windows of understanding in your grandchildren's eyes as they discover ancient Incan heritage at astonishing Machu Picchu and go off the beaten path to meet the Uros people of Lake Titicaca.
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We loved all the family-oriented activities – making the tiles at Pablo Seminario, weaving at Chinchero, participating in the cooking lesson, taking the market tour, and visiting the llama center."
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[My family's favorite part was] Machu Picchu – absolutely awesome!"
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Overall this was a very well put together package and gave us a good sampling of history and culture of Peru."
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Join us in Peru to open new windows of understanding, knowledge, and wonder for your family. Introduce your children to history and archaeology in an exciting way at the famed "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu. You'll learn about the construction of this mountain citadel, have the chance to hike to the sacred summit of Huayna Picchu for stunning views, and explore other Incan sites such as Pisaq and Ollantaytambo.
You and your family will also experience unique cross-cultural opportunities, such as meeting a renowned Peruvian ceramicist who works with traditional techniques and designs. Learn about the importance of llamas and alpacas to the Peruvian way of life at the Awanacancha Llama Center. Cuzco, with its blend of Inca and Spanish architecture, promotes further historical discussion, plus, you'll meet with a local family who shares secrets of Peruvian cooking. Travel by chartered boat out on Lake Titicaca to the magical floating reed islands of the Uros people, where you can explore the islands and meet with the local families who live there. Spend an afternoon at the remote and bucolic village of Charcas, where the local people still gather potatoes and grow quinoa on the shores of Lake Titicaca, much as they have for centuries. Our local guides provide insight throughout your vacation, as well as take care of all the details so that you'll have time to relax and enjoy being with your family as you create lifelong memories. Our family adventure to Peru is geared for families with kids ages 10 and older.
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Day 1 — Arrive Lima
Upon arrival in Lima, your family is met and transferred to the hotel. Rest and relax after your long journey. Overnight: Ramada Costa del Sol
Day 2 — Lima to the Sacred Valley
Start the day with an orientation and welcome breakfast at the hotel, then return to the airport. Fly to Cuzco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire, where your first stop is the Awanacancha Llama Center, where you can learn about llamas, alpacas, and other New World camelids, which have been important to the way of life here for centuries. Continue to the Sacred Valley, with an in-depth walking tour of Pisaq ruins. This site is known for its meticulous stone terrace, its aqueducts, Sun Temple ruins, and one of the largest known cemeteries from the Empire, yet no one fully understands what its original purpose was. Casa Andina Private Collection (B,L,D)
Day 3 — Sacred Valley
Spend this morning visiting the ceramic studio of Pablo Seminario, whose work is dedicated to rediscovering and preserving the ceramic techniques and designs of ancient Peruvian cultures—an important part of this area's cultural heritage. After, set out to explore the Ollantaytambo ruins, village, and surroundings. The village is the best surviving example of classic Inca town planning. Many of the original Inca walls, compounds, and irrigation channels date back to the 15th century or earlier. Ollantaytambo is so well preserved it serves as a veritable replica of a typical community during the reign of the Incas. Be sure to stroll along the river and take a peek in the buildings, a unique glimpse into the life of this long-lost culture. Lunch is at the Kuchuwasi restaurant, a quiet haven in a shaded back street of Ollantaytambo that is operated by a local family. After lunch, walk down the street to the train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu. Enjoy spectacular views of the valley and of the Urubamba River as the train winds its way to Aguas Calientes. **Note: there is an 11-pound carry-on limit per person. Excess luggage will be stored.** Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel in December 2015 (B,L,D)
Day 4 — Sacred Valley
Spend a full day at the citadel of Machu Picchu. The guide will work out how this day unfolds based on the interests of the group. Together the group will hop the shuttle bus up to the ruins for exploration of the trail system and surrounding ruins. After a tour and explanation of the ruins, the guide will offer an exciting hike up to the sacred summit of Huayna Picchu, the rocky knoll overlooking Machu Picchu. The trail is steep and at one point you pass through a natural cave just before emerging at the summit. The view from the top is extraordinary.
Those who seek a less strenuous route are encouraged to hike back along the famed Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to the Inti Punku, the Gate of the Sun. This is a walk of one mile distance, and approximately 1,000 feet vertical gain. The view down to Machu Picchu from the ceremonial platform here is a classic. The remainder of the afternoon will be free at leisure; the park closes at 5:00 p.m. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel in December 2015 (B,L,D)
Day 5 — Sacred Valley to Cuzco
Return to Ollantaytambo and drive to the Maras region to explore its fascinating salt mine terraces, operated since early Inca times. Then, continue to the small, adobe Andean village of Chinchero. Here you can enjoy a traditional highland huatia—potatoes roasted in an earth oven, served with other food that is traditionally offered when family members join together to harvest the new crops. Visit the Cuzco Traditional Textiles Center, where a local expert gives a one-hour talk and demonstration of Andean backstrap weaving techniques and discusses the meaning of weaving in the local economy. Meet some teenage girls who are learning to make wool sweaters, and learn how the CTTC fits into their world-view. Late this afternoon return to Cuzco, where dinner is on your own. There are many wonderful restaurants to choose from! Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka (B,L)
Day 6 — Cuzco
The temples and buildings of Cuzco once shimmered with gold, but the Spanish conquest left its architectural mark, wiping away any traces of richness. Your city tour begins this morning with a visit to the Koricancha temple, the Incan temple that was dedicated to the worship of the sun. Transfer to the San Pedro market, Cuzco's largest, to meet Cristina Olivera, who supports her family by preparing meals for the many popular street festivals in Cuzco. Here you spend one hour assisting Cristina with her shopping amid the bustling aisles and mountains of produce. Then continue to Cristina's house in the San Cristobal neighborhood, where you can meet her family and participate in a lesson in Peruvian country-style cooking. Dinner is included tonight at the Tunupa Restaurant, with its lively music and dance show. Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka (B,L,D)
Day 7 — Cuzco to Puno
This morning explore Cuzco by walking to the Plaza de Armas, the Hatun Rumiyoq stone, and artisans' shops in the San Blas neighborhood. Enjoy leisurely wanderings and discover the tempting souvenir treasures in Cuzco. Lunch and the afternoon are on your own today to enjoy a little family time. Late this afternoon fly south to Juliaca, the largest trade center in the Puno region. Transfer to your hotel in Puno, where you can check in and enjoy dinner. Hotel Libertador Isla Esteves (B,D)
Day 8 — Puno
Head to the port to board a small chartered boat to cruise out onto Lake Titicaca. Your destination is a floating reed island Uros community in Puno Bay—this lively visit is very popular, and you will have time to explore these unique islands and talk with some of the residents. Returning to port, drive southeast, leaving the main highway to follow a secondary road over a low range of hills and down to the lakeshore. Here, in tiny valleys tucked between folds of wind-eroded sandstone, the members of the community of Charcas farm, fish, and raise a few animals. Hike to a ridge-top viewpoint, meet some local villagers, and make the most of the spectacular rural surroundings. Return to your hotel this evening for dinner. Hotel Libertador Isla Esteves (B,L,D)
Day 9 — Puno to Lima
Return to Lima by plane this morning. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the Miraflores district, where you can rest, relax, and enjoy some lunch. This afternoon you may opt to visit the Mercado Indio, a popular open-air market which features the best of folk art from all over the country. Your farewell dinner is at Rosa Nautica. The compass-rose-shaped restaurant, located on Pier 4 above the Pacific, is famous for its wonderful food and for the dramatic waves that roll and break among the pilings below. Casa Andina Private Collection (B,L,D)
Day 10 — Depart Lima and arrive U.S.
Families are transferred to the airport for their departing flight. (Note that flights often depart Lima shortly before or shortly after midnight, in which case families would be transferred to the airport after the farewell dinner.)


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The Maplecrest Road extension from Lake Avenue to New Haven's Adams Center Road at Indiana 930 will officially open Tuesday, Oct. 30, according to the Allen County Commissioners.
The opening will coincide with a ribbon-cutting event set for 11 a.m. near the Do-It-Best headquarters in New Haven, with parking available on Nelson Road, according to a new release.
The Maplecrest extension is about 1.5 miles of four-lane roadway complete with four new bridges and a corresponding multi-use trail.
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Evans, Vizcarrondo lead ETSU women in final round
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
PALOS VERDES, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2011) - Freshman Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) and junior Mayte Vizcarrondo (Cadiz, Spain) carded rounds of 74 and 75, respectively, leading the ETSU women's golf team during final round play Wednesday at the 2011 Northrop Gruman Regional Challenge, hosted by Ohio State University at the Palos Verdes Golf Club.
Evans and Vizcarrondo posted the best overall finishes of any Buccaneer players, tying for 36th on the individual leaderboard. As a team, the Bucs finished in 11th on the team leaderboard, two strokes ahead of No. 30 Louisville.
Playing in one of the toughest fields the ETSU women have ever faced - including three of the nation's Top 15 teams - the Bucs looked on as No. 3-ranked Southern Cal held off Arizona State by two strokes for the team title.
Individually, Arizona State's Carlota Ciganda finished at 2-over 215 (73-70-72) to best Wake Forest's Natalie Sheary for the tournament championship.
While Evans and Vizcarrondo finished at 19-over 232 for the tournament, other ETSU results included a tie for 42nd by senior Nina Muehl (Vienna, Austria).
The Bucs will return to action Feb. 27 at the Canes/Cards Challenge in Miami, Fla. For more on ETSU women's golf throughout the spring season, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the women's golf link.
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Interpretive Handbook
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von Willebrand Disease 2N (Subtype Normandy), Blood
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Hemophilia A (HA) and von Willebrand disease (VWD) are bleeding disorders caused by quantitative or qualitative defects in factor VIII (FVIII) or von Willebrand factor (VWF), respectively, and constitute 2 of the most common bleeding disorders. Hemophilia A is inherited as an X-linked recessive disorder while most subtypes of VWD are inherited as autosomal dominant disorders.
VWF plays 2 essential roles in hemostasis. VWF mediates platelet adhesion to damaged blood vessel walls and VWF is a carrier protein for FVIII.
Noncovalent binding of FVIII to VWF is necessary for normal survival of FVIII in the blood circulation. In patients with severe VWD, the circulating half-life of endogenous or infused FVIII is shortened.
Mutations within the VWF gene regions encoding for the FVIII binding domain of VWF may produce a phenotype of isolated FVIII "deficiency" associated with a clinically mild-to-moderate bleeding disorder which may be misdiagnosed as HA. This mild VWD phenotype was first described in patients from the Normandy region of France, VWD Normandy (VWD Type 2N). VWD Type 2N inheritance pattern is autosomal recessive.
In an international survey, VWD Normandy was detected in 58 (4.8%) of 1,198 patients previously diagnosed as having mild hemophilia A. Three VWF gene mutations (VWF Thr791Met, Arg816Trp, and Arg854Gln) accounted for 96% of patients with mutations in the FVIII binding domain of VWF.(3) Patients who are homozygous for 1 of the 3 common mutations have reduced levels of FVIII activity, whereas patients who are heterozygous typically have normal FVIII activity. However, patients who are heterozygous for 1 of the 3 common VWD Type 2N mutations may have decreased FVIII activity in the presence of a second (compound heterozygous) mutation in the VWF gene that typically results in a Type 1 or Type 3 VWD (quantitative defect). VWD Type 2N also has been associated with a more severe bleeding phenotype among patients who are homozygous for other mutations (VWF Glu24Lys) within the FVIII binding domain of VWF.(1,2)
Additional studies suggest that 1.5% (3/199) to 13.8% (5/36) of patients with vWD Type 1 have a FVIII binding defect.(2,4)
The diagnosis of VWD Type 2N is important for appropriate genetic counseling, because the inheritance of VWD Type 2N is autosomal recessive (as opposed to the X-linked recessive inheritance of HA).
Optimal treatment or prophylaxis of bleeding requires products containing functional VWF.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of von Willebrand disease (VWD) Type 2N
Evaluation and genetic counseling of patients with mild-to-moderate hemophilia A with an atypical inheritance pattern
Evaluation of hemophilia A patients with a shortened survival of infused factor VIII (FVIII) (not caused by a specific FVIII inhibitor)
Evaluation of female patients with low FVIII activity and no prior family history of hemophilia A
Evaluation of patients with Type 1 or Types 2A, 2B, or 2M VWD with FVIII activity discordantly-lower than the von Willebrand factor antigen level
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Interpretive report will include specimen information, assay information, background information, and conclusions based on the test results.
Clinical information and results of patient testing (factor VIII coagulant activity, von Willebrand factor antigen, and ristocetin cofactor activity) are useful for test interpretation.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
On-site Hemophilia Center, Special Coagulation, and/or Medical Genetics consultations are available for registered Mayo Clinic patients and may be especially helpful in complex cases. Phone consultations are available for Mayo Medical Laboratories clients.
This test will not detect other rare mutations within the known factor VIII binding domain of the von Willebrand factor (VWF) gene or other mutations in the VWF gene.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Tuley EA, Gaucher C, Jorieux S, et al: Expression of von Willebrand factor "Normandy": an autosomal mutation that mimics hemophilia A. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1991;88:6377-6381
2. Schneppenheim R, Budde U, Krey S, et al: Results of a screening for von Willebrand disease type 2N in patients with suspected hemophilia A or von Willebrand disease type 1. Thromb Haemost 1996;76:598-602
3. Mazurier C, Meyer D: Factor VIII binding assay of von Willebrand factor and the diagnosis of type 2N von Willebrand disease-results of an international survey. On behalf of the Subcommittee on von Willebrand Factor of the Scientific and Standardization committee of the ISTH. Thromb Haemost 1996;76:270-274
4. Nesbitt IM, Goodeve AC, Guilliatt AM, et al: Characterization of type 2N von Willebrand disease using phenotypic and molecular techniques. Thromb Haemost 1996;75:959-964


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Reese Witherspoon's mugshot (Atlanta Police Department)
According to police reports, Witherspoon became agitated when Toth was given a field sobriety test. "Mrs. Witherspoon began to hang out the window and say that she did not believe that I was a real police officer," the arresting officer said. "I told Mrs. Witherspoon to sit on her butt and be quiet."
She didn't listen. The "Devil's Knot" star continued her rant, asking, "Do you know my name?" When the officer said he didn't need to know her name, she stated, "You're about to find out who I am ... You are going to be on national news." Witherspoon also argued that she was a "U.S. citizen" and that she was allowed to "stand on American ground." Charming.
Now, it's true that this little outburst seems a bit out of character for one of America's sweethearts; however, she's not alone. History (and by history, we mean the Internet) provides a long and distinguished list of other stars who have lost their cool during run-ins with the law.
Mel Gibson's 2006 mugshot (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)
• Lindsay Lohan: When the star was arrested last November for allegedly punching a psychic at a Manhattan nightclub because the woman offered her a free reading, she was surprised. When LiLo emerged from the hot spot and officers cuffed her she snapped, "Are you kidding me?! Are you kidding me?!"
• Orlando Brown: During his DUI arrest, the "That's So Raven" actor had a slightly more nuanced strategy: he claimed he wasn't even driving at all. That's a new one. His manager later claimed that Brown was simply letting a female friend listen to some new music of his and he was only sitting in the driver's seat in order to put in the CD. He wasn't going to drive anywhere. Apparently, the CD player in the car is the only one he has.
• Kevin Hart: The funny man was arrested on suspicion of DUI (a theme seems to be emerging here) just last week and he wasted no time, tweeting, "When the cop asked me to take the sobriety test I said 'WHY WASTE OUR TIME… I'M DRUNK MAN'… #TrueStory."
Randy Travis's mugshot (Splash News)
• Fiona Apple: The songstress wins the award for one of the oddest rants of the bunch. She used her first public statement since her arrest for marijuana possession to accuse the officers of "inappropriate" and "probably illegal" conduct. In a widely distributed video, she goes on for nearly two minutes, threatening to make the police "famous" for their wrongdoings.
So while Reese is obviously on damage control after her, umm, colorful statements, at least she's in good company with some of Tinseltown's elite.
More Celebrity Features on Yahoo!:
- First Photos of Kate Middleton's Baby Bump (for Real This Time)
- Justin Bieber Tweets Then Deletes Cozy Selena Gomez Photo
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Entries tagged with "hwang" from Hawk Talk - Andy
I am set to graduate with the class of 2013 in a couple of weeks. I cannot believe time has flown by so fast. As I look back on all of my blog posts from my freshmen year, I have grown tremendously as a person. It was such an important and valuable experience for me.
Thirteen years ago, I moved to the United States from South Korea. My family and I pursued a better life and education, with a big dream and goal of attending a university here in America. I can't believe that I will be completing that dream soon. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to learn and experience higher education.
During my years here, our university has grown tremendously. I think some students often take this for granted. We have a university here that truly cares about the quality of education and its students, which is refreshing and something we should value greatly. I am always proud about that part of our university.
Having said that, my time here at the University of Massachusetts Lowell means more than words on a resume. I have learned to become a better human being and prepared myself to make a difference out in the real world. I've always said that what differentiates UMass Lowell from other schools is our students. Our students are commonly referred to as working class, something that I deeply understood after my interaction with the student body through all these years. We all should be proud for contributing a little bit toward our education and achieving academic success at the same time. Its not easy and I applaud all of you for it.
I also wanna take the time here to thank all of the UMass Lowell students, faculty, and staff that I have interacted and worked with for the last four years. They were some of the most unique, knowledgeable, and inspiring people that I have ever met.
Elaine Keough took this clueless freshmen student four years ago under her wing to work on a blogging project. I want to thank you, Elaine, for the opportunity. I really enjoyed my time writing the blogs. I also want to thank Julia Gavin, Michael Pueschel, and Amy Eddy for implementing the HawkTalk project. I learned a lot about the campus through this project and you guys were nothing but kind and generous to me.
This is it. Thank you to anyone who has read any of my blogs in the last four years (you can still read all of it in my archives hehe). I hope you enjoyed at least some of it! You can still keep up with me through commencement with UMass Lowell's Twitter and Facebook feed (watch for the hashtag #HawkTalk). Lastly, be proud of your school! You all may not realize it now, but we are part of something special, trust me. Enjoy your summer and good luck in all of your future endeavors!
For the last time,
Andy Hwang
So today's blog will just focus on some updates of my life. First things first. I will be blogging in the summer again! I love blogging, as you guys can see, so it should be another fun summer with random updates. I will be working in UMass Lowell for summer employment, so I will provide lots of updates about the school as well. They are renovating a lot of buildings so maybe I can take a peak at it to provide updates.
My birthday was on Friday and I made it over to Fenway Park to celebrate it. Heading out to the city always lightened up my mood, and I needed it that day. My father got into a big accident in the highway. My father was okay, but the car was not. That's the frustrating part. Now I don't have a way to get to work! I am scrambling to find out a way to get to work and that's been stressing me out. Not a good way to begin the summer but I am trying to look at everything positively.
I rarely get comments (that aren't spam), but I am curious to know what you all are doing for the summer. If you have anything, let me know. You can always contact me through Twitter for any suggestions or comments. I really do care what people are thinking, especially who are reading this!
Let's all keep our fingers crossed for a good week. I feel so apologetic for my work study employers but they were very understanding. I'll hopefully have a solution by next week and I will be blogging in a much happier mood (maybe) haha. Until then, study hard and stay healthy! It's going to get hot soon.
So in case you have not heard, our school was in the NCAA men's ice hockey tournament last week. It was the first time 16 years our school has made it and safe to say, it was a tremendous accomplishment.
We went into the tournament as heavy underdogs, many predicted we'd get knocked off in the first round by Miami (OH). They do have a talented team, but we play the game to see who really is the better team that night. Safe to say, in a hard fought battle, UMass Lowell pulled out a win in OT after blowing a 3 goal lead. It was dramatic to say the least, since they had to kill a 5 minute major penalty just to get to overtime. It was some of the best hockey I've watched since last June, when the Bruins were in the playoffs.
We eventually lost the next night to an excellent team in Union, again in a hard fought battle. Amidst all this action, I was so proud of the way this hockey team represented the school. To be honest, I've met many people who had a negative view about the hockey team in general and I'm not sure that's warranted. The school may invest in the hockey team and favor it over other activities that students may find more interesting or important, but that doesn't mean the team itself deserves the hate. I know some of the "hockey people" over at our radio station were not very friendly or considerate, but I never despised the team for it.
So watching these guys fight for a win on ESPNU as the underdogs of the tournament just made me a proud student inside. Being a sports fan, I may have had that extra emotion compared to others, but nonetheless, a very proud feeling. It's almost like that tournament defined who we are as a school. We are underdogs and not very well known compared to other high end schools. But we defy the odds. The way these players fought for all battles on the ice was just a pleasure to watch.
But the most important message of all? The fact that we lost but we left a message to all other schools in the tournament and in the nation. We will fight until the bitter end and will keep on improving, both the school and the hockey team alike.
Do I sound too dramatic? Haha I might sound a bit dramatic but you guys can see I enjoyed watching our team play. Some of the guys are in my classes and they seem like very nice, good students. Hopefully, they keep on improving and I hope to see them in the big level someday, should they decide to pursue that road.
Well that's it for me. I'll talk to you all next week! I have an ambitious project I want to start for next year and I'll reveal that in the next blog.
I wanted to get in a blog discussing the Chancellor's Forum I attended a few weeks ago. It was my first time attending the forum and needless to say, I came away fascinated. If you haven't been there yet, I'd recommend going to the next one. There weren't as many people I had expected, but students had the privilege to ask the Chancellor questions directly, any concern they had about the university. I think many students that had the courage to ask things were fantastic. I didn't even need to think twice about the students that they were. Some were really passionate about the university and some spoke on behalf of many others. It was a great thing to see and experience.
I also learned some interesting facts about the university. The one that stuck out the most is that the university is making a $9 million investment to the Fox Dining Halls and that it would look completely different once we got back from summer break. It is apparently going to be something that we've never seen before and I'm already getting excited by thinking about it. I rarely eat at Fox Hall, but if this thing is what it's expected to be, then who knows haha. By the way, did you guys know that we had a West Campus? I never knew that. There is nothing there really (it's in Chelmsford), but it's interesting nonetheless.
So I really recommend all of you to attend the next one if you have free time. I honestly went there as an obligation and a commitment I made to ODK, but from now on, regardless of the obligation, I am going to attend. It's something that just interests me as a whole. I still care about the activities of the university and such.
I gotta do some more homework now. How obvious right? *Sigh*
I'll write again soon,
Recently I have interviewed a student living on Fox Hall to discuss a problem that he/she had with the dining hall food services on East. I tried to dig in to the problem briefly but precisely. It came as a surprising note to me because I try the East dining hall every now and then, and didn't have a problem. For those that actually live on campus though, it was a different story. I hope you guys enjoy the interview. I will be doing more of these student-oriented blogs from now on!
What is the major problem with the food in the dining hall?
Are you satisfied with the taste regardless of the selection? In other words, is the lack of choices making good food taste bad since you repeat eating it so much?
The taste is alright and hasn't really changed much as the year went on. I think that the lack of choices is affecting the taste of the food. I have started to like the sandwich station a lot less and have tried to move on to the hot dishes, which they only have during certain times.
How were the staff with distribution? Do you have to wait a long time to get your food on most occasions?
Not on most occasions but few. It's understandable most of the time. The portions are usually pretty big too.
If you have a suggestion to the dining hall, what would it be?
My suggestion is for there to be more selection for the hot dishes and just in general. I think they should always try to have the hot plates running in order for there to be more food to choose from.
Do you feel like you are getting what you paid for overall in terms of food/dining hall?
Overall, I dont think I am. There are times that I will want to go after getting out of class and there will be nothing to choose from. I have to resort to eating a moist sandwich or fries and a hot dog.
So that was it. I thank the anonymous student for their time. Do you guys agree with what he/she said?
So the topic today pretty much is from what I wrote in the opening paragraph. I am going to now think back to when I was a freshman and tell you some of the things I don't regret doing and some of the things I do regret doing. Keep it in your minds!
I was a shy kid back then (still am). I didn't know how to approach someone the "right way" and I certainly couldn't keep a conversation going with someone. It was all a new experience for me because high school was a completely different atmosphere.
The difference between high school and college though, and you will find this out soon enough, is that everyone wants to get to know each other. It's a new experience for everybody at the freshman stage of college. I definitely regret not being as interactive as I could have been with people on campus. I used the "I'm a commuter" card too much to avoid interaction. Don't make the same mistake!
What I don't regret is joining a club like WUML Radio. It's been an amazing experience so far with some great people who really care about the station. I have learned a lot about college radio over the years and it reassured me that there are students out here that really are passionate about what they are doing or what they want to do. This is your best way of meeting people that will influence your life in a positive way. So please, I beg you, join a club of your interest. There are 100+ clubs on campus.
Did I ramble on too much? I didn't want to go on for too long. I am sitting here today thinking that I should have made more friends in the time period that I was given! So I am telling you guys now, that academics are important, but making friends are just as important in college. Make it an objective if you will. You will have a much higher quality college experience.
My next blog will be on night classes. I'll see you next time!
Follow me on Twitter or add me on Facebook! I'm always down for a nice talk!
My blog today focuses on one of the most underrated tools for college students today. It is the website called ratemyprofessors.com. Now this site has been criticized by some people before, as it critiques teachers harshly (too harshly). I honestly believe it is a necessary and useful site for all of us.
As useful as this site might be, it has some flaws as well. Now I'm here to point out a couple of them.
Negative Ratings
So there is a class that fits your schedule perfectly. You look up the professor on the website and the ratings aren't so great. Well examine it with a grain of salt.
More than half of the time, there are students who go on the website to vent their emotional bias toward a professor. They offer no objectivity nor helpfulness, pretty much just a waste of time. It's up to you how you can judge this.
For example, there are students that go on and leave a short message like "OMG COULDN'T STAND HIM. WILL NOT TAKE EVER AGAIN." I mean, that doesn't tell us anything. Now maybe a comment like this could certainly help you make a decision: "Class is a lot of work. Attendance is required and be prepared to take a lot of notes. Overall a fair grader and teacher." At this point you can draw a much better conclusion of what to expect and whether you would like this kind of professor or not.
Majority Rules
This one is a simple concept. If you see a professor with a couple ratings that were in the negative side, then don't be afraid to take their classes. Granted, if the ratings went into extreme details of the professors' class and it doesn't fit you, then ignore it. Most of the time, however, there won't be too many details on those short-listed ones. It will more than likely mean that the professor is new and is adjusting to the university themselves.
What is overrated? It's none other than the easiness rating. From my experiences, these easiness ratings are never what I expect them to be. Remember, every student has their own "easiness" rating, so even if it is a low rating, that doesn't necessarily mean you will think it's easy. Instead of focusing on the numbers on the site, try focusing on the text. See what the students had to say about this professor. Was the comment objective? Was it helpful? What is the majority saying?
That pretty much sums up how I use ratemyprofessors. I should advise that this site is not the 100% answer to your college life with classes, but it should help one way or another.
Hope you enjoyed the blog. Make sure to follow me on Twitter and/or add me on Facebook. I'd be happy to chat about anything.


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The Cammenga AR15/M16 Mag Well Dust Cover provides protection from the elements. Simply slip the dust cover over the magazine well to block dust, dirt and other problem causing contaminants. This reduces the chance of malfunctions such as jamming, and can substantially increase the life of the firearm. Especially useful in sandy desert environments.
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15 July 2011
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Wine may not just be for unwinding after a hard day of work on Earth. French researchers suggest red wine may reduce the effects of microgravity on astronauts in space. Microgravity is also known as weightlessness or zero gravity. It is a state of free fall, just like the feeling you get as you drop on a roller coaster.
When experienced over an extended period of time, microgravity can have some scary consequences. Bone deterioration, muscle loss, weakened immune system, dehydration, and shortness of breath are all common side effects of weightlessness on astronauts. Human bones grow in a state of gravity and our immune system builds up to ward off infections we are exposed to on Earth. Once humans are taken out of that state of gravity and familiar environment for an extended period of time, our bodies can react negatively to the change. In space, many astronauts experience nausea, headaches, sweating, and of energy from Space Adaption Syndrome. It usually lasts a few days, but their immune system is weakened.
Astronauts go through extensive training to prepare for these effects. But according to recent research, drinking red wine could reduce the risks associated with zero gravity. As stated in an article from DiscoveryNews.com, "Red wine contains resveratrol, an antioxidant that prevents blood clots, lowers "bad" cholesterol levels, and just helps protect your blood vessels in general. And now it seems as if resveratrol can also prevent bone density loss and muscle atrophy." By studying rats in a simulated microgravity environment, the French researchers were able to see that those rats that didn't receive resveratrol showed a loss of bone and muscle density, as well as signs of pre-diabetes from insulin resistance.
So what's the catch? Why aren't astronauts popping bottles of vintage in space? It turns out the rats had to consume quite a bit of resveratrol to show resistance to microgravity. It would take more than one or two glasses of wine for humans to do so. NASA certainly doesn't want our astronauts intoxicated in space, so more research will need to be done. For now, the astronauts aboard Atlantis can look forward to a nice glass of wine when they come back to earth.


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Based on a new financial report, environmental groups are claiming Dominion Resources doesn't have the necessary funds for its proposed $3.8 billion liquefied natural gas export project at its Cove Point facility.
On Wednesday, Profundo, a Netherlands-based research company, released its report, "The financing of Dominion Resources." Environmental groups held a teleconference Wednesday morning during which they claimed the report demonstrates Dominion can't fund its project, which is still in the permitting and approval process, and warned investors of the controversy surrounding the project.
"The Profundo report … could find no evidence that Dominion has secured the financing for the project," Doug Norlen, policy director at Pacific Environment, said during the teleconference. "For Dominion to say they have secured financing and to not identify the source is rather odd and raises tough questions for potential investors."
The report was prepared for Pacific Environment, an organization dedicated to protecting the living environment of the Pacific Rim, and Chesapeake Climate Action Network, a nonprofit group that fights global warming in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., area, according to Profundo, an economic research consultant. CCAN also has held meetings in Southern Maryland rallying against the proposed LNG project.
The report assessed Dominion's financing by financial institutions since January 2010 with a focus on financing that could be used for the Cove Point export project.
Dominion Resources will attract a project loan for 60 to 70 percent of the total estimated construction costs ($3.8 billion), and 30 to 40 percent of that would have to be financed by existing financial stakeholders of Dominion Resources, according to the report.
The report does not make the conclusion outright that Dominion does not have the funds for the Cove Point LNG export project. When asked to clarify the report's findings, Jan Willem van Gelder, one of the report's authors, said in an email, "Dominion Resources has stated that it is looking at long-term debt for the Cove Point project, seeking a 16-year project loan for 60 percent to 70 percent of the projects total cost. According to our information, it has not yet secured this project loan."
Dominion's Manager of Media Relations Dan Donovan said the report is "totally false." Dominion isn't using project financing for the Cove Point venture, as the report states, and already has the necessary funds in place, he said.
"It's going to be financed by Dominion Resources Incorporated," he said, adding, "We do have a financing plan in place that Wall Street likes, and we do have customers in place."
The company sold mandatory convertible security, Donovan said, to finance the project. Mandatory convertible security is a bond that must be converted to common stock in the company issuing it at a certain time.
"We have the money. They are listed as the shares on the stock exchange, but we've got the money," Donovan said.
Officials from Pacific Environment, CCAN, Earthjustice, a nonprofit environmental law group, and Interfaith Power & Light (D.C., MD, VA), an organization that helps congregations address global warming through actions and policies, spoke during the teleconference.
One item that "jumps out" in the report, Norlen said, is that the capital expenditure costs "seems kind of small" based on his experience of looking at fossil fuel project financing and LNG projects worldwide.
"It seems to us that their projected cost for this LNG project is understated and will be much higher," Norlen said, adding that cost overruns include a variety of factors, such as regulatory risks and opposition.
During the past several months, Dominion's proposed project has been a source of contention in Calvert County.
"If investors understand climate change is real, if investors understand how climate change hurts our neighbors close to home and around the world, if investors don't feel right about profiting from an industry that injects gallons of 'fracking' chemicals into people's drinking water, if investors understand that clean, renewable energy is the future for Maryland and for all of us, if investors are committed to be part of economic solutions to the problems we face, then they'll know better than to try and spend their good money after this mammoth project," Interfaith Power and Light (D.C., MD, VA) Director Joelle Novey said.
She said some investors have concluded that making money on such a project "just wouldn't be right."
CCAN Executive Director Mike Tidwell spoke during the teleconference of the opposition to the project in the county and across the state. He cited several town meetings in the county and CCAN's "Maryland Crossroads 2013 Tour: Clean Energy, Not Cove Point!"
"The resistance to Cove Point is now arguably the hottest environmental issue in the state," Tidwell said. "… Most people now across the state have heard of it. ... They know there's controversy."
A public campaign rally is scheduled for Jan. 8 before the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter's appeal in court, he said. Earlier this year, a Calvert County Circuit Court judge ruled Dominion's export project does not violate a 2005 agreement with environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club.
A rally is also scheduled for Feb. 20 in downtown Baltimore before the Maryland Public Service Commission — one of the permitting agencies for Dominion's project — he said.
"So, to investors, I would just underline in summary, that this is a legally, highly uncertain project. It is morally objectionable and socially, highly controversial," Tidwell said.
To view the report, go to www.chesapeakeclimate.org/file-uploads/ddascalu/Profundo-Report-Financing-Dominion-Resources-Final.pdf.


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