text:
The H.U.R.D. Casting Network - Helping yoU Reach Dreams Message Board › ★ Do You Have A Demo Reel? ★
|Veleka G.
New Orleans, LA
Need a great demo reel? The Actors Alliance is gearing up to shoot another film this fall, and you have the opportunity to join us and be cast in a super scene for your demo reel, get a great credit for your résumé, and be listed on IMDb.
Who needs a demo reel? Anyone who is serious about breaking into show business. A demo reel is as vital a tool for a professional actor as is an excellent head shot and a well-crafted résumé.
This next film will be another class project, so you must be in class to be cast in a role. As with our previous films, you will need to make a three-semester commitment to be considered for a cameo or supporting role in this production. There will also be smaller roles and featured extra roles, so something for everyone.
This next film will be another class project, so you must be in class to be cast in a role. As with our previous films, you will need to make a three-semester commitment to be considered for a supporting role in this production. There will also be smaller roles and featured extra roles, so something for everyone.
Students will train on camera throughout the course, which will culminate by our team filming you in a scene perfect for your demo reel in the fall/winter. Experienced actors in class will audition for the largest roles in the film.
Beginner actors, you will be cast in roles in keeping with your training, experience, and type using your strengths so you look your very best.
If you want to train but don't care to be in the film, you can still study these techniques as each semester is stand-alone training.
Next SEMESTER - BRAND DEVELOPMENT
Practice with advanced monologues, scenes, and improv will help you discover and refine your brand so you can learn to choose a wardrobe, style your hair, and even change your name to be the performer you aspire to be.
2nd SEMESTER - SCENE STUDY WITH THE SCRIPT
Working with sides from films and even the actual film script, you will practice scene study, pacing, and timing and train to work with others on camera.
3rd SEMESTER - AUDITION, CASTING, AND REHEARSAL FOR FILM
In the final semester, you will continue learning how to act on camera, especially for close-ups, so you are prepared when we shoot your scenes on the weekends (and in some cases during the week) during principal photography, starting in September. By the time you walk on set, you will be cool, collected, experienced, and ready for your close-up!
After your eighteen weeks of studying acting for film and learning all the steps you must take to succeed... from preparing for the audition, to preparing for production, to being on set and doing the work... you will have a confidence that it could take years to develop without an amazing opportunity and priceless experience like this one!
The Actors Alliance is the only private acting school that gives actors that opportunity to train and then have an important role in a film. If you are serious about acting in film, you want to enroll in this course.
• Metairie - Monday evenings - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30, starting May 19
• Baton Rouge - Wednesday evenings - 7 p.m. to 10, starting May 21
• Covington - Thursday evenings - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30, starting May 22
Each six-week semester, tuition is $300 if a $50 deposit is paid in advance, or $325 at the door. Actors age 14 and up may enroll. Cost of your demo scene on DVD is an additional $300 that will be due before filming your role begins.
Call 504-812-3379 or e-mail email@example.com
Students accepted must be teenagers or older. Once registered, students are expected to attend all classes or make them up in other venues in the same semester. All deposits and tuition are non-refundable.
"I am so grateful for the amazing opportunities you have given me."
~ Tricia Ball, Baton Rouge, LA
"If you have ever considered acting or have someone in your family that is interested in the craft, then I would turn to Veleka. She is not only knowledgeable, but she has a sincere and deep appreciation for all of her students, whether they be novices or well-seasoned actors. If you are on the Gulf Coast or the New Orleans area, then check her out...you will not be disappointed!"
~ Sherrod Sisco, Pensacola, FL
"I just want to take a moment to thank Veleka for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this production. I also want to say BRAVO for providing us with footage for our demo reels. I have had previous experiences in the past when a producer has promised me the footage of my scenes and didn't follow through and fell off the face of the earth. If anyone else has experienced that, you know it's a real disappointment because as an actress/actor trying to build a demo reel and have probably did a few acting gigs where financial compensation is replaced with your footage, you feel robbed! Anyway, great job everybody and kudos to Veleka! :)"
~ Christy B. Devarauxx, Houston, TX
"Veleka, I just did a total improv scene for an internet radio show. Once again, damn sure couldn't have done it without you."
~ Sabrita Gordon, Picayune, MS
"Just a note to let you know I attended the 2013 Academy Awards with Court13 Productions for Beasts of the Southern Wild! I am so excited while, at the same time feeling very humbled by the whole experience. I also wanted to thank you, personally, for your contribution of help through your teachings and knowledge. If it weren't for you sharing tips on a positive and loving mind-set towards going about auditioning, I may have never come this far in such a short time span. I am forever indebted to you and your services to this wonderful art form and industry. The best thing, now, for me that keeps playing through my head is, 'There is so much more to come!'"
~ Levy Easterly, New Orleans, LA
➤ You can do this, too! E-mail Veleka Gray at email@example.com now for how you can register for this extraordinary course and train with the top acting coach in the South. You'll be glad you did!
Veleka Gray is an award-winning producer, screenwriter, director, actress, and acting coach. She is a member of Women in Film and Television and of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences where she has been a finalist judge for the national Emmy Awards for over twenty years.
As an actress, Miss Gray shared the stage or screen with scores of luminaries, including Sigourney Weaver, Ted Danson, Dana Delany, Elliot Gould, and Jobeth Williams. In the fifteen years she reigned as one of the brightest stars on daytime television she had more contract roles than any other actor in history on such shows as The Young & The Restless and As the World Turns.
Miss Gray has been coaching actors for the past twenty years in New York, San Francisco, at the College of DuPage in Chicago, and, since 2000, all over Louisiana. In addition to the classes she teaches weekly in Metairie, Baton Rouge, and Covington, she brings her coaching to Lafayette, Shreveport, Monroe, and Alexandria, Louisiana, and to Hattiesburg and Jackson, Mississippi.
She is currently in pre-production on her seventh feature and in post-production for her sixth film, a SAG New Media feature titled Blood Relatives. Her SAG pilot titled Making The Grade that she wrote and directed was screened at last year's Mississippi International Film Festival. She is a member of Mensa and was inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame in 2004.
Meetup members, Log in
By clicking "Sign up" or "Sign up using Facebook", you confirm that you accept our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy


text:
Enter your mobile number below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
Getting the download link through email is temporarily not available. Please check back later.
To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number.
Learn more
10 Conversations You Need to Have with Your Children Hardcover – April 4, 2006
|New from
|Used from
Parenting in a complicated world
Strategies to help you be the best parent you can be. See more
Frequently Bought Together
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Shmuley Boteach is host of the daily national radio program The Rabbi Shmuley Show on Oprah & Friends and Sirius XM Satellite Radio and host of the award-winning national television show Shalom in the Home on TLC. He is also the international bestselling author of twenty books, including the New York Times bestselling Kosher Sex and Ten Conversations You Need to Have with Your Children. In 2007, Boteach was labeled "a cultural phenomenon" and "the most famous rabbi in America" by Newsweek, and was also named one of the ten most influential rabbis in America. He has been profiled in many of the world's leading publications, including Time, Newsweek, the New York Times, London Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and Washington Post. Shmuley and his wife, Debbie, have nine children.
Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Customer Reviews
Top Customer Reviews
This book is about the conversations you need to have with your children, but parents should heed the wisdom from these pages. For parents to be role models for the younger generation, they can only influence their children's behavior through their own actions. This book outlines the steps to take, using real life examples. Although at first glance it seems easy, it may take 2-3 reads to fully digest the entire book.
I praise Shmuley for another great book. Thank you.
I would have given it 5 stars if there had been nothing religious contained in it. Every person interested in raising confident well adjusted children, grandchildren should enjoy this book. Its an easy read and a subject close to everyones heart.
Boteach stresses the importance of interaction with your children. He says that everything that happens in life provides an opportunity for conversation, and you shouldn't overlook those opportunities; rather, you should train yourselves to see them.
All parents can learn from Boteach's book that making the investment in children by conversing with them and teaching them their uniqueness will reap rewards. Work on motivating your children to hear their inner voices, and it will inspire them to become better people. Boteach says, "Success is never immediate, and sometimes it's nowhere in evidence, but talking to your kids really works."
Boteach's book also has four great lessons for improving communication skills with everyone you live with or work with. These are Boteach's four lessons:
1. You can control your emotions by controlling your actions. When you force yourself to behave in a certain way, even if you don't feel it, the action creates the emotion.
2. The foundation of every relationship and interaction you have is the "desire to know". Much of Boteach's advice is based on the premise that you have to find ways to be stimulated every day, and your relationships and interactions are a source of stimulation.
3. The world will be a kinder, gentler place if we each honor and exhibit what Boteach identifies as the "feminine qualities" we all have within ourselves, such as peacefulness, tenderness, nurturing, and relationship-building.
4.Read more ›
Shmuley uses situations from his own life raising eight children as well as stories from the people he meets to illustrate the importance of a parent's role in their child's life. He has inspired me to be a better role model for my children, and also inspired me not to be afraid to discuss some of these critical topics with my children. This book has had a HUGE impact on how I look at my role as a parent: not simply as making my kids do what I want, but inspiring them to be the best individuals they can be. To discuss these deeply important topics, like what kind of person they want to be, the importance of dignity and forgiveness, being happy, how to ignite their passion for knowledge... these are critical things we simply are NOT teaching our children, which I believe is the reason why so many children have such a hard time dealing with the challenges of life today.
This book has also helped me see that I can integrate these concepts into my own life to be an inspiration for my children. Many people tend to focus on Shmuley's Jewish beliefs, which he clearly articulates in this book. Come on! He's a Rabbi! Would you expect him NOT to write about them?? I am not Jewish nor Christian. I choose not to label or identify myself with any organized religion. Shmuley writes in the last chapter about the importance of teaching children about God. He gives very compelling reasons why this is important. He also gives examples of how America was founded "Under God," which is true.Read more ›
Customer Images
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I dont even have kids and this book was great, its not just for parents. It changes your overall outlook on life, and many areas in it.Published 1 month ago by Shakaya
This is another book that I recommend highly for parents and actually anyone who is any relationship. This book goes very well along with the One Minute Mother and Father. Read morePublished 4 months ago by Amazon Customer
Enjoy reading the book. It does touch on religion and God but not in a demagogic way. It is full of good parenting advice and common sense approaches to raising your kids. Read morePublished 19 months ago by sferka
Great reference all around -- not only for conversations with children, but adults as well.Published 21 months ago by Angela Geli
Some good points are made in this book, but several of them I would argue with as they seem discriminatory from a male perspective. Still, there are parts considered useful. Read morePublished 22 months ago by MJ Brewer
I did not purchase this book for myself. However, who I gave it too found t interesting and think she might be able to use some of the confersationsPublished on April 30, 2014 by c.becker
Was a gift for a single dad of two small children, and I understand that he enjoys it and is utilizing it as they grow. Read morePublished on February 11, 2014 by Alice Mason
I don't buy into absolutely everything Shmuley advocates but you have to read this book if you are a parent.Published on February 9, 2014 by Elroy Bosch
Rabbi Shmuley inspires our family! I recommend all his books... to everyone with children, even if you are still expecting!Published on January 31, 2014 by Nakiah Burnes
Set up an Amazon Giveaway
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
10 Conversations You Need to Have with Yourself: A Powerful Plan for Spiritual Growth and Self-Improvement HardcoverShmuley Boteach$17.77
The Kosher Sutra: Eight Sacred Secrets for Reigniting Desire and Restoring Passion for Life PaperbackShmuley Boteach$13.37

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Reading mode: Light Dark
Forum indexLeica TalkChange forum
Leica film cameras.
Started Nov 21, 2012 | Discussions thread
Shop cameras & lenses ▾
rubicon OP • Senior Member • Posts: 1,630
Re: Leica film cameras.
In reply to Godfrey • Nov 21, 2012
The photography statement was just a play on words, I know what you mean, just a "kidder"
Thanks on the info, I'll be looking, I don't know if I'll ever do anything, but I always try to know something before "jumping"
Thanks Rubicon:
rubicon's gear list:rubicon's gear list
Nikon D90 Nikon D2X Nikon D200 Nikon D700 Nikon AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED +6 more
Reply Reply with quote Complain
|Post (hide subjects)
|Posted by
|Nov 21, 2012
|Nov 21, 2012
|Nov 21, 2012
|Nov 21, 2012
|Nov 21, 2012
|Nov 21, 2012
|Nov 21, 2012
|Nov 21, 2012
|Nov 22, 2012
|Nov 22, 2012
|Nov 22, 2012
|Nov 22, 2012
|Nov 22, 2012
|Nov 22, 2012
|Nov 22, 2012
|Nov 24, 2012
|Nov 25, 2012
|Nov 27, 2012
|Dec 10, 2012
|Dec 10, 2012
|Nov 27, 2012
|Dec 9, 2012
|Dec 10, 2012
Keyboard shortcuts:
FForum PPrevious NNext WNext unread UUpvote SSubscribe RReply QQuote BBookmark MMy threads
Color scheme? Blue / Yellow
Latest reviews
Finished challenges
|Meet at HKCC Rain or Shine by pen araneae
from Your City - Rain Down on Me
|Pregnancy Is Beautiful by sye46
from Women's World
|Criss-Cross Traffic by PEB
from Best Use of Motion
|Picking a Star in the Milky Way by vbuhay
from My Best Photo of the Week
Most popular cameras
In-depth testingLatest Camera ReviewsBeyond the studio testsFeature Articles and VideosPIX VideosTalks, demos and panels691The Canon that canCanon EOS 80D Review364Touchscreen street shooterFujifilm X70 Review2136Upwardly mobileSony a6300 Review325Power ZoomPanasonic Lumix ZS100/TZ100 Review2479Retro through-and-throughFujifilm X-Pro2 Review
Top threads in this forum
Top posters in this forum
Follow us
All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998 - 2016 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without specific written permission is prohibited.


text:
I need to create a formula that has three lookup criteria. I have one source document, called "Sales Force". I want to know if the value in A1 is in column AA of Sales force tab, if not, then look for the value in A3 in the sales force tab, if still nothing, then look for the value in A5 in the sales force tab, otherwise, enter zero.
What do you want to return if the value is found?
Since you only look in one column, Vlookup is not required.


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|Joshua Slive <jos...@slive.ca>
|Re: negotiation and order of filename extensions
|Thu, 07 Mar 2002 16:29:30 GMT
On Thu, 7 Mar 2002 firstname.lastname@example.com wrote: > Therefore, I would think the problem must rather be that inside the Apache > > docs all hyperlinks explicitly use the ".html" extension. > > And if so, then only additional extensions _after_ this strings can still > be > > negotiable, thus the language extension in this case must be the last one. Yes, exactly. We could go through and change every single link in the docs to not include any extension. But that sounds like too much work for me. By the way, your email is double-spaced for some reason. It makes it rather difficult to read. Joshua. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com
|View raw message


text:
This profile was last updated on . .
Is this you? Claim your profile.
Insurance Broker Sales Team Manager
Insphere Insurance Solutions Inc
Email: j***@***.com
Insphere Insurance Solutions Inc
9151 Boulevard 26
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
United States
We are one of the fastest growing insurance distribution companies in the country. more
Sales and Marketing Business Manager
Brian Bading
BioSAFE Engineering
Audrey Bading
Gettha Agency
Mary Bading
University of Southern California
Todd Bading
The Anderson-Shiro CISD school
Dawn Bading


text:
Sports Authority Sporting Goods | Spokane Northpointe Store Hours & Directions
Your Spokane Sports Authority has everything you need to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Visit us in Northpointe Shopping Plaza, just North of the division Y on Newport Hwy. At Sports Authority, sporting goods are what we do-but that?s not all we do. Your Northpointe store is staffed with associates who are customer-service oriented and are experts in their designated areas, giving every customer an exceptional shopping experience.
But our reach extends beyond the store-we strive to integrate our passion into the Spokane community, partnering with local youth organizations, schools and rec leagues, as well as many other neighborhood organizations, to offer each organization exclusive partnership benefits.
We are passionate about the good in sport and seek to inspire our customers to discover what sport can do for every athlete and their family. Sport is more than just a game-it can inspire, excite, and motivate each of us to become healthy, active and dedicated individuals.


text:
Mexican Journal
Mexican Journal is a snapshot of a particular moment in North American life, captured from the perspective of an artist and an outsider. Mexican Journal, the second volume in a... Read More
Mexican Journal is a snapshot of a particular moment in North American life, captured from the perspective of an artist and an outsider. Mexican Journal, the second volume in a... Read More
Ribbed paper, evocative language, and sculpted lines make Thoughts on Driving to Venus an interactive artistic experience of the highest order. Canadian artist Christopher... Read More
No Fixed Address is a rare treat as a travelogue, managing to be thoughtful, hilarious, and inspiring all at once. Ricocheting across continents in Jon Evans's No Fixed... Read More
Memphis minister Audrey Taylor Gonzalez's first novel, South of Everything, is a quintessentially Southern Bildungsroman that focuses on a young girl in postwar Tennessee as... Read More
As a quick thriller with fascinating religious elements, Island of the Assassin snares interest and rushes relentlessly toward surprising conclusions. In Joseph Roccasalvo's... Read More
Jake Travis distinguishes himself amongst other dynamic PIs in the genre via his pure zest for life, which often presents with a sensual edge. In The Gail Force, the dangerously... Read More
Its pages are sharpened by contrasts—between the dull nature of a regimented religious existence, and the colorful needs of a young girl. In a communal home in a quiet Indiana... Read More
Daitch's novel is Indiana Jones for the introspective crowd—a continual, thrilling, and harrowing search for historical treasures. Beneath the sands of Iran lies a... Read More
Every moment of this novel becomes appealing for its thoughtful approaches to the complicated nature of fraternal love. A pitied son rejects low expectations, leading to a deep... Read More
Narada's Children is an exceptional reminder that the past is alive within us, and that all of our actions stand to resonate far beyond our own lives. Woody Carter's... Read More
No moment of Jodorowsky's book is at all predictable, and those who have a taste for the uncanny will be in awe over its undulations into strange, even godly, territory.... Read More
Approaching seemingly impenetrable passages of rabbinic discourse with artful inquisitiveness, Skibell brings early authorities back to life. Joseph Skibell shifts his incisive... Read More


text:
Hi guys, if you are looking for a lodge not only super good value for money but also located right nearby the train... Maggiori informazioni »
Dalian Hai Villa Hostel is located in the middle of coastal scenic area in Dalian, near the FuJiaZhuang beach that... Maggiori informazioni »
Dalian Noah Golden Beach International Youth hostel, is situated at the west of BinHai Road in the Golden Beach... Maggiori informazioni »
Dalian UniLoft Hostel is a contemporary setting featuring black in-room framing and earth-toned colours. Free WiFi... Maggiori informazioni »
Dalian Buzzlight Year Hostel is in the opposite of XingHai Park, which is close to the biggest square of... Maggiori informazioni »
Joy Plus is located at a quiet street in the buzzy city center, yet an easy connection to different parts of Dalian.... Maggiori informazioni »
Shanshui Trends Hotel (Xinghai Park Branch) is located in Zhongshan Road, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning... Maggiori informazioni »
Welcome to Enjoy Hostel. There is free Wi-Fi available. After check in, you can take advantage of on-site... Maggiori informazioni »


text:
Live racing every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday!
Mondays in July - Player's Club Members Earn Double Points On Every Track!
$900 Weekly Sunday Handicapping Contest!
Saturday, July 30 - Summit County Fair
Click To Watch Northfield Live Races & Replays!
Saturday - July 30
Pick 4: $0
Pick 5: $7500 Guaranteed Total Pool-includes $2054 carryover
Ayers Above Handicapping Selections
Horsemen Click Here for the Iron Maiden Series


text:
Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Twp. get $50,000 grant for tech program
Jan 21, 2016 5:20 PM - Thanks to a $50,000 grant, members of the Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township may be able to take their computer skills to a new level. Awarded by the Comcast Foundation, the money will go toward expanding My.Future, a technology training program that gives users a chance to build upon their skills week after week, club officials said.


text:
Shopping cart empty
Shopping cart empty
LifeExtension- Magnesium Citrate 160 mg- a unique source of Magnesium, one of the body's most important minerals. It is required as a co-factor in hundreds of enzymatic processes within cells and it helps to maintain normal muscle and nerve function.
Optional: Help others find your review.Enter Descriptive Keywords (ex. heart, cholesterol, arteries)


text:
For those not bothered by facts and real science, do a search on "Little Ice Age: Big Chill".
Sentiment: Hold
bump for notthat
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Re: "Read the actual publications from reasearchers and real scientists with no agendas, who were sponsored by NOAA and non Koch affiliates."
fraudleyz, I will be happy to read an such studies if you supply some references. Personally I doubt there any that argue against Global Warming or Climate Change that are not sponsored by Big Oil, Coal, or other such interests. And, at any rate, it has been clearly established they make up only about 1% of peer reviewed and well designed studies. But don't let that affect your opinion.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Because, in your world, I know - 99% of the scientific establishment is wrong and they hate "facts"... Funny!
bump for westley
Sentiment: Strong Buy
poleo and fraudleyz, I don't mean to baffle your RWNJ bubble bal-loons with facts because I know it makes your heads hurt. On the other hand it could be productive if you guys get motivated to lobby ACTC to eventually come with stem cell treatments for migraines, if not for the cause of the symptom, i.e. total denial of reality in the service of ideology.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Re: "Fraud, the hockey stick has been debunked in the last couple of years. The Earth cools and warms in cycles naturally. It has done this for millions no billions of years."
Poleo and fraudleyz, here's only the first part of the scientifically established case so checkout the full post I made on the other BS thread of poleo:
Soon and Baliunas controversy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia THE SOON AND BALIUNAS CONTROVERSY INVOLVED THE PUBLICATION OF A PAPER WRITTEN BY WILLIE SOON AND SALLIE BALIUNAS IN THE JOURNAL CLIMATE RESEARCH,[1] WHICH PROMPTED CONCERNS ABOUT THE PEER REVIEW PROCESS OF THE PAPER AND RESULTED IN THE RESIGNATION OF SEVERAL OTHER EDITORS AND THE EVENTUAL REPUDIATION OF THE PAPER BY THE PUBLISHER. ………….
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Elky, what are you, a wiki scholar? Read the actual publications from reasearchers and real scientists with no agendas, who were sponsored by NOAA and non Koch affiliates. or search this board for my posting in educating harryblue on the same topic not long ago., It will cure ya migraines....hehehehehehe
Tell yourself a lie long enough, it takes on a "life" of reality....just look at harryble and his "church phone call" fabrication....bwahahahahahahaha.
So much for Al's convenient LIES on climate change, aka global numbing, and the dishonest "scientists" with their DEBUNKED "Hockey stick" bull shards....bwahahahahaha
Funny, ya don't hear the media and their purveyors of propaganda talking about the weather and "global worming", hehehehehehe. Why the silence...embarrassed or just waiting for the pied piper of the district of corruption....bwahahahahahaha.


text:
Hockey school, conditioning camp set for August
NORTH BAY, Ont. — The North Bay Battalion staff once again is running both the Battalion Hockey School and Elite Conditioning Camp, scheduled for Aug. 22-26 at Memorial Gardens.
Troops take Thilander in CHL Import Draft
NORTH BAY, Ont. — On a June day more suited to baseball than to hockey, Stan Butler swung for the fences Tuesday in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.
NHL clubs draft Dineen, Shoemaker, McKenzie
BUFFALO — Cam Dineen, selected in the third round by the Arizona Coyotes, was the first of three North Bay Battalion players taken Saturday in the National Hockey League Draft.
McMaster, Forhan invited to Under-17 camp
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Centres Adam McMaster and Rhys Forhan of the North Bay Battalion are among 111 players invited to Hockey Canada's summer development camp for entries in the…
Cam Dineen - 68th Overall
The Arizona Coyotes selected North Bay Battalion's Cam Dineen 68th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft.
Battalion releases 2016-17 schedule
NORTH BAY, Ont. – The North Bay Battalion will open its 2016-17 regular season on Friday, Sept. 23, at home against the Niagara IceDogs, the Ontario Hockey League club announced…
North Bay's Lyle invited to under-18 camp
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Brady Lyle of the North Bay Battalion is one of eight Ontario Hockey League defencemen invited to the selection camp for the Canadian summer under-18 team,…


text:
Aging Baby Boomers with a lot to offer Millennials often lament, "We're just too old to be taken seriously" by the Millennials. Sure, Boomers had to adopt technology as a second language and sure Millennials were born with an extra brain, the smartphone, in their hand. It is true Boomers are leaving … [Read more...]
KGO AM 810 – Consumer Talk
We were interviewed on KGO's "Consumer Talk" by host, Michael Finney about ""Graduates, Do You Have the Most Important Quality Interviewers Look For? Here Are Seven Ways to Show Off Your Entrepreneurial DNA". To listen to the interview, please click the play button below. … [Read more...]
KUCI 88.9 FM – Get Notified Interview
We were interviewed on KUCI's "Get Notified" show by host, Ryan Foland, about communicating online like its offline. To listen to the interview, visit their podcast. … [Read more...]
LA Talk Radio – What Women Want
Bonnie was interviewed on LA Talk Radio's "What Women Want" by host, Judy Goss. To listen to the interview, please visit the What Women Want Podcast … [Read more...]
All Business with Jeff Hayzlett
We were interviewed on "All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett"on CBS' Play It Radio Network. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below. … [Read more...]
Are You Paying for Attendance or for Production?
When you are a startup entrepreneur, you must hire those who are production driven and not attendance driven. Brian Tracy says, "Fully 80% of all production problems are caused by compensation plans!" In other words, you get what you pay for. If you pay by the hour, you get hours. If you pay for … [Read more...]
True Entrepreneurs Do What It Takes – No Matter What!
Once the afterglow of the launch wears off, and once the business plan takes a back seat to the cash flow projection, you discover what the real work is in your new business. We call it the "real" work because it generally takes more time and focus that anything you have done before or even anything … [Read more...]
Love Stories with Sean Glynn Interview
We were interviewed on "Love stories with Sean Glynn." To listen to our interview, please click the play button below: … [Read more...]
Ireland Stands to Gain by Brexit
Whatever you think about the UK's decision to leave the EU, American businesses must find a new gateway to Europe. For American's, our 'mother' country has always been our foot in the door to Europe. If you could prove yourself in the UK, the door was open to the EU. Trademarks from the EU were … [Read more...]
Straight Talk & Motivation Radio
We were interviewed on Caribbean Voice Radio by host, Aubry Padmore. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below. … [Read more...]


text:
Milt and the Battle Creek P.D. work overtime to locate and rescue Russ after he is taken hostage by an escaped convict.
After Charlie and Jordan counsel a prisoner who is close to being released, the prisoner gives Charlie a rat-tooth necklace that he made and asks him to deliver it to his girlfriend. Charlie does so, but the woman says she plans to leave her boyfriend and offers Charlie sex. The prisoner finds out his girlfriend cheated and is leaving, just before being released early. But Charlie has a scapegoat. Meanwhile, Charlie's therapy group members all try to give up something they love for 24 hours, but all soon fail.moreless
Haskell and Eden attend an odd version of "Twelve Angry Men". Nicki returns and causes trouble for Phil and Stuart.
This week's celebrity video is by Fred Willard.
This week's web redemption is News Puke Kid.
D.J. invites a senior with Alzheimer's disease to her house.
A would-be extortionist becomes emboldened when a corrupt businessman's attempt to kill him goes awry.
User Score: 2


text:
by Jun Chen, Mark B. Carter, Bruce S. Edwards and Larry A. Sklar
The Y2H system has been the most commonly used method for large-scale analysis of protein-protein interactions. While the current Y2H array approach has been automated, it remains difficult due to intricate colony handling requirements. Here we describe an integrated Y2H array approach utilising liquid handling automation and employing high throughput flow cytometry analysis of the yEGFP reporter.
Y2H system
The identification and characterisation of protein-protein interactions (PPIs) is a key focus in post-genome research. The yeast two-hybrid system (Y2H) is the most commonly used method for large-scale identification of PPIs, and the experimental Y2H data play crucial roles in establishing large protein-protein networks (Interactomes) in various species including virus, bacterium, yeast, fly, worm and human. The Y2H system, developed two decades ago [1], is a genetic screen wherein the interaction between proteins of interest is detected by the reconstitution of a functional transcription factor, such as yeast Gal4p. Two proteins, one fused with the DNA binding domain (often called "Bait" or BD-X), the other fused with the transcriptional activation domain (often called "Prey" or AD-Y), are co-expressed in yeast cells. The interaction between the bait and prey proteins brings the DNA binding domain and the transcriptional activation domain into close proximity, forming a functional transcription factor which subsequently activates reporter gene expression. Typical Y2H assays aimed at fishing for PPIs in cDNA libraries, i.e. library screening approaches, have limited applications in the current high-throughput, large-scale Y2H campaign due to the tedious procedure and the cost of DNA sequencing for clone identification. Instead, the Y2H array (or matrix) approach in conjunction with increased access to automation has been employed for large-scale analysis. The array approach requires cloning of all individual cDNAs into the Y2H bait and prey vectors and comprehensively testing all possible bait/prey combinations. A one-to-one test of a binary protein interaction (the so-called matrix approach) is likely to be the most comprehensive and sensitive approach, but it requires a large number of time-consuming and labour-intensive manipulations for large sets of bait and prey. While pooling and mass-mating strategies have been developed to reduce labour, automation remains the key for performing large-scale Y2H assays.
Automation in Y2H
The current standard Y2H array approach is performed on agar plates by mating haploid cells on rich media plates, transferring colonies to the selective plates and scoring the positive PPIs on the selective plates [2]. While this procedure has been automated, it remains difficult because of the requirement for colony transfer. To eliminate the colony handling steps, the Y2H array approach was developed in liquid media by quantitative analysis of the LacZ reporter [3]. However, this procedure has been rarely used due to the requirement for lysing cells and adding substrates for measuring the LacZ reporter. Therefore, there remains a need to develop a novel, more efficient liquid handling automation procedure for such a Y2H array approach.
Flow cytometry and high throughput application
Modern flow cytometry has been a versatile high speed cell analysis method that has played key roles in proteomics and systems biology. The recent invention of the HyperCyt high throughput flow cytometry (HTFC), enables the processing of a 96- or 384-well plate in as little as 3 or 12 min, respectively [4]. This technology allows for the first time, the application of flow cytometry in the field of high throughput screening. To explore the utility of HTFC for large-scale analysis of PPIs, we sought to develop a flow cytometry-based Y2H system incorporating automation with liquid handling instruments.
GFPY2H system
To enable flow cytometry-based detection, we established a GFPY2H system wherein the yEGFP reporter was integrated into the chromosome of both mating types (a and α) of the yeast host strains (AH109 and Y187) in the Matchmaker Y2H system (Clontech) [5]. The green fluorescent signal triggered by PPIs in both host strains can be quantified in live yeast cells by flow cytometry without substrate addition or further treatment. The sensitivity of the yEGFP reporter is comparable to the classical nutrient or colorimetric reporters and allows detection of weak interactions. In addition, the quantitative analysis of GFP expression may allow identification of the binding partner of self-activators, such as eukaryotic transcription factors, which is difficult to achieve with the classical Y2H system. The GFPY2H affords advantages of rapid, convenient, sensitive and quantitative analysis of PPIs.
Integrated liquid handling automation procedure for Y2H array approach
We designed an integrated Y2H array approach that can be easily automated with liquid handling instruments: 1) mating bait and prey cells in liquid YPD media; 2) selecting diploid cells in selective media;and 3) subsequently analysing PPIs by flow cytometry. The major liquid handling instruments that are recommended for each step are listed in the right panel [Figure 1]. The mating step can be carried out with an automated pintool transfer instrument and a microplate dispenser. The most difficult step for automation is to change media after mating. A microplate washer can be applied to fulfill this task, but the yeast cells have to be spun down prior to liquid aspiration, a step that would benefit from the use of an automated centrifuge. After growth in the selective media for 3-4 days, the yeast cells are ready for analysis of GFP signal by the HyperCyt HTFC platform with the capability of processing ~120 96-well plates/day/cytometer. We have validated this approach using the control protein pairs in the Matchmaker Y2H system [6]. Briefly, we carried out a one-to-one test of 12 bait/prey combinations with 6-9 replicates for each pair in 96-well plates. A distinct population of GFP positive cells can be detected in the wells containing the positive interaction control pair P53/T by flow cytometry [Figure 2]. The key to successful application of this approach is to ensure that the diploid cells containing positive interaction pairs can overgrow in the culture within 3-4 days. This is dependent on the mating efficiency and the doubling time of the diploid cells. Since the doubling time is intricately determined by the protein pairs and often varies from 3-5 hrs, the mating efficiency becomes the key optimisable factor. In principle, as long as the mating procedure results in one diploid cell in the post-mating culture containing 106 cells, the diploid cell can reach 50% after 72-96 hrs growth, allowing robust detection of GFP signal by flow cytometry. Only a complete failure in the mating step will result in false negatives. It is unlikely a failure in mating will happen in a one-to-one test because a mating efficiency of 0.1% is routinely achievable in microplates. With a high complexity pooling and mass-mating strategy, such as 100 bait/prey matings in a single well, the percentage of the diploid cells containing each individual bait/prey pair in the post-mating culture is 100-fold lower than that in the one-to-one test. In this scenario, a mating efficiency that is lower than 0.1% may result in unsuccessful mating of some bait/prey pairs. Therefore, an optimised mating protocol is important and we do not recommend a pooling strategy that results in a mass-mating of greater than 100 bait/prey pairs in a single well. It is noteworthy that the multiplexing capability of flow cytometry is able to analyse multiple bait proteins simultaneously, allowing analysis of a "bait pool" in a mode of one-to-one tests of bait/prey combinations. This may increase the assay sensitivity for the pooling strategy without compromising the pooling complexity and the assay throughput. The pairing of the GFPY2H system with automated liquid handling is therefore a union of techniques that simplifies the handling and transfer of yeast colonies, gaining the advantages of speed and consistency from automated liquid handling with the speed and robust signal of flow cytometry.
Future prospects
This flow cytometry based Y2H array approach affords the advantages of automated liquid handling and quantitative reporter analysis, as well as detection of self-activators. It shows promise for future large-scale analysis of PPIs and adds a powerful new assay to the toolbox of flow cytometry-associated proteomics technologies. With further optimisation and miniaturisation, this Y2H array approach could become a useful tool in the large-scale analysis of PPIs, particularly, in the identification of host-pathogen PPIs.
1. Fields S and Song O Nature 1989; 340: 245-246.
2. Rajagopala SV and Uetz P Methods Mol Biol 2009; 548: 223-245.
3. Buckholz RG et al. J Mol Microbiol Biotechnol 1999; 1: 135-140.
4. Sklar LA et al. Curr Opin Pharmacol 2007; 7: 527-534.
5. Chen J et al. Cytometry A 2008; 73: 312-320.
6. Chen J et al. Cytometry A 2012; 81: 90-98.
This is supported by NIH U54 MH084690. BSE and LAS are inventors of HyperCyt and co-founders of IntelliCyt.
The authors
Jun Chen, Mark B. Carter, Bruce S. Edwards and Larry A. Sklar
UNM Center for Molecular Discovery,
Health Science Center,
University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Correspondence to Jun Chen or Larry A. Sklar
Copyright © 2004-2016 - Av. Princesse Elisabeth 176 - B-1030 Brussels - Belgium
Tel:+32-2-240 26 11 - Fax:+32-2-240 26 18
BTi and PanGlobal Media are not responsible for any error or omission that could take place in the electronic display of product or company Data. BTI's privacy policy - Powered by Studio-Web


text:
This is a split board - You can return to the Split List for other boards.
that said i did just find thishttp://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1381/97/1381976192979.png
paipr posted...that said i did just find thishttp://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1381/97/1381976192979.pngI thought the Goomy line was gold.
I thought the Goomy line was gold.
You are not allowed to request a sticky.


text:
Moe And The Big Exit/Ballad of Little Joe, Double Feature DVD
Email me when this product is available.
- All Products
- Academic
- Accompaniment Tracks
- Audiobooks
- Bible Accessories
- Bible Covers
- Bible Studies & Curriculum
- Bibles
- Books
- Buy in Bulk
- Catholic
- Children
- Christian Living
- Church & Pastoral
- Church Supplies
- Closeouts
- Clothing & Accessories
- Crafts & Recreation
- Download
- DVDs
- eBooks
- eBooks On Sale
- Family
- Fiction
- Gift & Home
- Homeschool
- Last Chance Bargains
- Music
- New Release
- Non-Fiction
- Pre-Order
- Slightly Imperfect
- Software
- Spanish
- Subscriptions
- Sunday School
- Teens
- Toys
Product Description
Moe And The Big Exit - Meet Moe (Larry the Cucumber), a good-natured cowboy living high on the hog in Dodgeball City while his kinfolk were toiling to dig the Grand Canyon. When Moe asks the heartless Mayor to let his people go, he refuses and trouble comes to town. Can Moe help free his people from bondage and flee Dodgeball City once and for all? Includes the all-new Silly Song "A Mess Down in Egypt" by Boyz in the Sink.
Ballad of Little Joe - Tune in to a rootin' tootin' Wild West version of the story of Joseph, set in the Okie-Dokie Corral in Dodge Ball City! Who could pull off something this weird? Bob and Larry, of course---and they throw in a brand-new silly song, to boot. Plus, Qwerty's back with a Bible verse about trusting God in difficult times! 30 minutes.
Product Information
|Format: DVD
Vendor: Big Idea
Publication Date: 2013
Availability: No longer available at CBD.
Email me when this product is available.
Series: VeggieTales
Other Customers Also Purchased
Lyle, The Kindly Viking, VeggieTales DVDBig Idea / DVD$8.99 Retail:5 Stars Out Of 5 7 Reviews
$9.99Save 10% ($1.00)Availability: In StockCBD Stock No: WW003698
A Snoodle's Tale: A Lesson in Self-Worth, VeggieTales DVDBig Idea / DVD$6.99 Retail:4.5 Stars Out Of 5 17 Reviews
$9.99Save 30% ($3.00)Availability: In StockCBD Stock No: WW189756
Heroes of the Bible: Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Joshua, and the Good SamaritanBig Idea / DVD$8.99 Retail:5 Stars Out Of 5 26 Reviews
$9.99Save 10% ($1.00)Availability: In StockCBD Stock No: WW618599
Heroes of the Bible Volume 1: Lions Shepherds and Queens (Oh My!) VeggieTales DVDBig Idea / DVD$7.99 Retail:5 Stars Out Of 5 21 Reviews
$9.99Save 20% ($2.00)Availability: In StockCBD Stock No: WW618490
Related Products
VeggieTales: Moe and the Big Exit: A Lesson in Followin' DirectionsBig Idea / DVD$5.99 Retail:4.5 Stars Out Of 5 44 Reviews
$9.99Save 40% ($4.00)Availability: In StockCBD Stock No: WW465897
The Ballad of Little Joe, VeggieTales DVDBig Idea / DVD$8.99 Retail:5 Stars Out Of 5 13 Reviews
$9.99Save 10% ($1.00)Availability: In StockCBD Stock No: WW102298
Gideon: Tuba Warrior/King George and the DuckyBig Idea / 2013 / DVD$2.49 Retail:5 Stars Out Of 5 1 Reviews
$3.97Save 37% ($1.48)Availability: No longer available at CBD.CBD Stock No: WW063031
Product Reviews
rootedoakAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5great movieOctober 3, 2014rootedoakAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5my children love these.
3sunflowersIowaAge: 25-34Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great movieJune 16, 20143sunflowersIowaAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5My kids love Veggietales. This is just another great awesome Veggietales movie. They really enjoyed it. The movie is perfect.
Ask Christianbook
Ask Christianbook
Find Related Products
- Children >> DVDs >> Family Entertainment
- Children >> DVDs >> Movies
- Children >> VeggieTales >> DVDs
- DVDs >> Children >> Family Entertainment
- DVDs >> Children >> Movies
- DVDs >> Movies >> Children
- DVDs >> Movies >> Family Entertainment
- Last Chance Bargains >> Children
- Last Chance Bargains >> DVDs


text:
Electrical problem
1992 Dodge Shadow 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
My 1992 Dodge shadow has the ignition switch light stuck on. How can I either fix the problem or disconnect the light all together? I've already had my battery go dead twice.
Monday, August 31st, 2009 AT 6:04 PM


text:
Upcoming Events
FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE
August 5, 2016 to December 2, 2016FIRST FRIDAYS is a great way to get to know the Exchange District every 1st Friday of each month, 5-9pm, all year round. Make a night of...
Oviloo Tunnillie
July 26, 2016 to September 4, 2016This exhibition is the first retrospective of work by Oviloo Tunnillie (1949-2014), one of the most respected Inuit sculptors from the Canadian...
July 26, 2016 to August 28, 2016Russian-born artist Marc Chagall was a pioneer of modernism. Picasso proclaimed that after Matisse, "Chagall will be the only painter left who...
Summer Rooftop Pop-Ups
July 27, 2016 to August 24, 2016Wednesdays, 8-11pm, starting June 1. The WAG's new series of summer events under the skyline includes trivia, mixology, movies, and more! 18+...
Downtown Concert Series - Air Canada Park
July 27, 2016Free outdoor concerts from noon until 1PM featuring artists from across Manitoba!
The Big Boom Theory 3: The Early Years
July 27, 2016 to August 6, 2016What if I told you there was a day almost twenty years ago - when Sheldon, Leonard, Bernadette and Penny all met each other, but didn't know it?...
cityplace Concert Series
July 26, 2016 to August 30, 2016More free noon hour concerts to keep you entertained during your lunch.
Karel Funk
July 26, 2016 to October 2, 2016This major retrospective of Karel Funk features over 25 paintings by the Winnipeg-born and -based artist. As the most comprehensive survey of...
Salsa Sundays 2016
July 31, 2016Hosted by LM Event and Image Productions in association with Salsa Explosion Dance Company. Salsa Sundays offers great Latin bands and DJs, dance...
Qua'yuk tchi'gae'win: Making Good
July 26, 2016 to October 23, 2016In Anishnaabemowin, qua'yuk tchi'gae'win means "the honour of righting a wrong." Qua'yuk tchi'gae'win: Making Good acknowledges the residential...


text:
Learn more
What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition Paperback – Dec 26 2007
Amazon Price
|New from
|Used from
Kindle Edition
"Please retry"
Frequently Bought Together
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
No Kindle device required. Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer.
Getting the download link through email is temporarily not available. Please check back later.
To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number.
Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price?
Product Description
"Gee astutely points out that for video game makers, unlike schools, failing to engage children is not an option." ―Terrence Hackett, The Chicago Tribune
"These games succeed because, according to Gee, they gradually present information that is actually needed to perform deeds." ―Norman A. Lockman, USA Today
"James Paul Gee's What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy has been a transformative work. Gee might be described as the Johnny Appleseed of the serious games movement, planting seeds that are springing new growth everywhere we look. More than anyone else, he has forced educators, parents, policy makers, journalists, and foundations to question their assumptions and transform their practices. Gee combines the best contemporary scholarship in the learning scientists with a gamer's understanding of what is engaging about this emerging medium." ―Henry Jenkins, author of Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide
About the Author
James Paul Gee has been featured in a variety of publications from Redbook, Child, Teacher, and USA Today to Education Week, The Chicago Tribune, and more. He is Professor of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Described by the Chronicle of Higher Education as "a serious scholar who is taking a lead in an emerging field" he has become a major expert in game studies today.
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Jane McGonigalCDN$ 14.30
SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient HardcoverJane McGonigalCDN$ 19.36
James Paul GeeCDN$ 18.87
Customer Reviews
Top Customer Reviews
S'cratchy the Khajiit: I'm more interesting that George Washington, teacher. That's not because Washington is boring. It's because you are.
Well written
Very worth reading for educators and parents
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
This book is NOT a methods book. You will NOT learn techniques on how to design better games or better instruction. But you WILL learn how video games encourage deep learning (i.e., a deep understanding of the game and how to be successful) and develop critical thinking skills that players use to become successful at playing a specific game AND video games in general. You will learn that game designers deliberately develop deep learning and critical thinking skills, NOT to make players experts in zombies or war, but to set them up to be successful at playing the game and to have a great game playing experience. That gamers foster learning that develops self-esteem and self-efficacy through game play. Gee will also share his opinion of how the educational system might incorporate these elements in the classroom to foster critical thinking and deep learning of subject matter.
If you don't play video games, this book will give you insight in to the kind of learning that is deliberately encouraged in video games.
If you DO play video games, you'll develop an understanding of why the games you play are designed that way.
If you design instruction (or video games) you'll now have a framework and a vocabulary you can use to design and discuss those elements that make learning engaging and effective.
He makes excellent points that I, and I am sure others, will relate to. Learning through hands-on experience can be so much more rewarding and long lasting, and the scenarios which video games players find themselves working within, activate situated cognition and social learning. In other words, Gee shows us how video games help players learn how to pick up on patterns, learn through the situations they engage within, and operate within a social network where they can synthesize their skills and strategies as a main character in the drama of the game. What I have learned from reading this book is how transformative video game learning can be as compared to passive or outside experience of, for example, listening to a teacher lecture, because players can actually become one of the characters and therefore activate higher levels of learning.
He does mention the issues of violence and gender (how women are depicted) in video games (an area of concern for parents and educators), and in that chapter he briefly provides readers some research based evidence to consider on the effects of violence and gender issues on players. I understand that he is asking readers to re-consider pop culture's sometimes overblown concerns of video gaming, and take a good look at really what is really going on in video games.
It is a fascinating read and it has caused me to reconsider the hours my teens spend on their video games. Although balance is neccesary, I am priming myself to not be so judgemental in my thinking that they are just "wasting their time" and not being productive. There is more going on than I ever realized!
That's not to say that every video game on the shelf will meet the above criteria, but as James Gee points points out: many do. After all, if they don't, they're out of business. In the meantime, our educational system could really benefit from picking up a few of the techniques described in this book - ever wonder why so many "ADHD students" can't sit still in class, but then spend hours concentrated on a video game? Perhaps it's not the students, but rather the method of delivery and the content itself? The book offers 36 principles that are often found in great games, and which can help us build both better classrooms and computer games -- or, even better, classrooms with engaging computer games.
I'd like to note that Mr. Gee's book does not advocate the use of video games in classrooms. Instead, he argues that well designed video games require players to learn and think in new ways. If the game does not teach players have to survive and thrive in its virtual world, the game will be a failure and the company producing it will not see a return on its investment. Thus, failing to educate its players properly is not an option for video game makers. He then works through how video games make use of his 36 principles of learning and relates these examples to more traditional classroom learning.
Throughout the book, Mr. Gee makes some interesting arguments. Among those I found most interesting are his claim that good video games allow for effective learning in players because they follow a cycle of "automatization, adaptation, new learning, and new automatization (p. 67)." In this cycle, players automate a skill or strategy through constant practice, but are forced to rethink it when faced with a new challenge. This routine then becomes automated, but players are once again forced to alter it when faced with a still different challenge. It is through this cycle that players become quick thinkers capable of getting by in an ever changing world.
Similarly, Gee argues that good video games present players with challenges that are tough enough to be compelling but not so hard that they are seen as insurmountable. This allows players to effectively develop new and higher-order skills. When learners deal with skills that are too easy, they may increase their fluency with that skill but will struggle to learn the higher-order skills. Conversely, when the challenge is too hard, players give up because they are too frustrated.
Later, Mr. Gee uses video game instruction manuals to show one of the problems many students have in school. He found that, after reading the instruction manual for first-person shooter Deus Ex, he realized that, while he understood all of the individual words, he did not understand them in context because he had no experience with that type of game. In effect, this is what happens to many students when they read their school textbooks. They may understand what the words in their Biology textbook mean, but because they have little experience within the world of biology, they have no "situated meaning" and are unable to fully understand and apply what they've learned. Even students who do well on tests may have this problem, though they are able to succeed because they are able to repeat the information even if they are unable to apply it.
What I found most interesting, and had never considered before, was just how effective some of my favorite games were at teaching me how to survive in their worlds. Gee's dissection of the techniques used by these games makes it sound as though the designers were sitting in some of my Education classes with me. I can't count how many times I stopped because I came across a principle employed by video games that would make my college professors proud. My notes from the book look like some of my old college notebooks in their content.
On the negative side, the book could have used a little more editing. There were a few spots where I had to go back and read paragraphs multiple times to completely understand Gee's point. There were also a number of times in which his parenthetical asides got in the way of what he was trying to say. While these problems weren't necessarily severe, they did at times stand in the way of my enjoyment of the book.
Look for similar items by category
- Books > Computers & Technology > Computer Science > Human-Computer Interaction
- Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > Child Psychology > Development
- Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > Cognitive
- Books > Humour & Entertainment > Pop Culture
- Books > Humour & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Video Games & Strategy Guides > Internet Games
- Books > Humour & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Video Games & Strategy Guides > Video Games
- Books > Kids & Family Store > Parenting & Families
- Books > Parenting & Relationships > Parenting > Babies & Toddlers > Child Development
- Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Popular Culture
- Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Behavioural Sciences > Cognitive Psychology
- Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Behavioural Sciences > Cognitive Science
- Books > Science & Math > Behavioural Sciences > Cognitive Psychology


text:
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands -- Dutch speedskater Carl Verheijen
set a world record at 10,000 meters Sunday, edging Chad Hedrick of
the United States at a World Cup meet.
Verheijen finished in 12 minutes, 57.92 seconds to beat Jochem
Uytdehaage's record by 0.10 seconds. Uytdehaage, a Dutchman and the
first to break the 13-minute barrier, set the previous record at
the Salt Lake City Olympics in 2002.
"I am delighted," Verheijen told Dutch television. "I think
credit should go to the supporters who kept cheering me up to the
Hedrick finished in 12:58.25, followed by Norway's Lasse Saetre
in 12:59.47.
Also Sunday, Germany's Anni Friesinger won the 1,500, beating
Cindy Klassen and Kristina Groves. Friesinger won in 1:54.66, six
seconds ahead of Klassen. Groves finished third on her 29th
Friesinger leads the overall World Cup standings in the 1,500,
followed by Klassen and Groves.
The German set a world record in the same event last month in
Utah, crossing the line in 1:53.19. The record lasted only for
minutes, with Klassen reclaiming the top spot in 1:51.79.
Friesinger, whose mother skated for Poland at the 1976 Games,
won the gold medal in the 1,500 at the 2002 Olympics.


text:
GCC Developers Publish Bugfix Release
The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) developers have now released version 4.2.3, which fixes a number of bugs.
The latest release appeared after three months of work by the developer team. Joseph Myers does not reveal the bugs the release fixes in his announcement – he simply refers generically to regressions. This said, the fixes seem to be fairly major, drawing conclusions from the 31MB footprint of the patch for the previous version. No new functions were added.
The GNU Compiler Collection includes compilers for the C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, Java and Ada programming languages. Both the patch and the complete GCC 4.2.3 archive are available for downloading from various mirror servers.
Issue 26: Linux Shell Handbook 7th Ed./Special Editions
Buy this issue as a PDF
Mirantis to Refactor OpenStack Fuel for Kubernetes
The company is collaborating with Google and Intel to use Kubernetes as an engine for Fuel
Canonical Joins Document Foundation Advisory Board
The upcoming release of LibreOffice will be available as a snap package
SUSE Joins the Microsoft Test Drive Program
Customers can take a free test drive of SLES for HPC on the Azure Cloud
SiFive Launches a Line of Open Source Chips
San Francisco-based chip company announces their first fully open source chip platform.
Fedora 24 Released
The whole distro gets rebuilt on glibc 2.3
Canonical Announces Cross-Distro Support for Snaps
Ubuntu Vendor tries to solve app packaging and distribution problem across distributions.
ownCloud Forked
Founder of ownCloud launches the Nextcloud project.
HP Enterprise Unveils a Futuristic Computer
Will The Machine change the way future programmers think about memory?
CoreOS Announces Distributed Storage System
The new Torus distributed storage system is available under an open source license on GitHub
Google Beats Oracle in the Android Lawsuit
Juries decides Google's use of Java APIs Was Fair Use


text:
Reload the page and try again.
Overall Experience:
I never really looked into career prospects also I can not honestly answer this question.
Overall Experience:
The courses are usually very interesting and the professors are very helpful.
Overall Experience:
The students are smart, the professors are helpful, and the overall motivation to succeed is evident.
Party Scene:
There are not a lot of bars/clubs in the area.
Party Scene:
There are usually parties every weekend. They are not usually advertised though.
There is some diversity. Everyone is friendly.
Rigorous academics with great professors
There is a lot of student participation in sports. More students could go to the games though.
Drug Safety:
There are very few people who engage in drug/alcohol abuse.
Campus Housing:
Very spacious, clean and new
Health & Safety:
It is a very safe campus. Security is always around.
Rigorous academics. I am getting my money's worth from this unparalleled learning experience.
Health & Safety:
The only major crimes on campus are people stealing each other's bikes. They are usually found soon after they are taken, though, because there are few places to hide a bike on a small campus where everyone knows each other.
Campus Housing:
Dorms are new and large. Perfect environment to form close friendships.
Overall Experience:
I expected my college experience at a small, Catholic school to boring, but I've never been more wrong! My first semester has been the most fun and most formative few months of my life. I've learned a lot with respect to academics and life lessons, made wonderful friends, cultivated relationships with prominent professors, began working out, managed a budget, and enjoyed clean parties and school-wide weekend festivities. My only complaint about my wonderful school is our horrible mosquito problem.
Health & Safety:
Very safe and secure campus
Athletics are an important part of student life
Overall Experience:
Amazing campus, people, and teachers!
Overall Experience:
The parties are great, just got to watch out because people Will try to take advantage of you. The people in general aren't the friendliest but once you establish a good group you have all you need. Most of the classes are big so don't expect one on one attention, also be prepared to freeze in the winter walking to classes. The gym is out of this world, words can't even describe. It has its negative, but overall between the friendships, the phenomenal cafeteria food, and the gym make it the perfect school for me personally.
Overall Experience:
My school is unique due to its religious aspect. I am not sure if I would choose to go here again if I could do it all over, because I feel like I am missing out on a lot of the "typical" college experience. On the other hand, I am happy with my decision to go here as I am excelling in classes and am happy with the campus.
Overall Experience:
Ave Maria is pretty awesome! There are many great teachers and students here.
Overall Experience:
I love my university so much.
Overall Experience:
Overall, Ave is a pretty awesome place. There are amazing people there, and you develops some pretty close friendships. The Academics are pretty tough, but the professors are very helpful and they will go out of their way to help you, if you are having difficulties with a particular subject.
Overall Experience:
It's pretty significant: asking some of the most fundamental questions.
I wish I received more aid and the financial aid office was more acessible to contact
{{review.SectionLabel}} at {{review.EntityName}}:
Sorry, there are no reviews.
Ave Maria offers a unique and fulfilling experience to its students by providing an excellent and well-rounded education, a Catholic foundation and community, and an opportunity for growth and spiritual development. Overall, it's an experience that cannot be found anywhere else! Although Ave Maria is a new university, it has grown despite the hardships of the recession, demonstrating the determination of the school and student body. While this may not be the school for everyone, Ave Maria will definitely help you grow intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The combination of a liberal arts education and love for God helps to drive the University and its students. The University may not have the best sports teams and isn't located in the most exciting town, but the knowledge and wisdom gained here is incomparable.
While the academics and modernity of the school are certainly impressive, it's the community and faith of the school that ultimately attract its students. Between the households and dances, essays and lectures, students at Ave not only gain an education but also an experience like none other. Ave certainly isn't perfect and it still needs a lot more work before it is fully developed, but considering the newness of it, the University undoubtedly has a lot of opportunity to grow. The current students are helping to build the foundation for one of the best Catholic universities around.
Compared against the students in the chart, you are in the:
Non-registered users are limited to 5 school profile page views per month.
Register for free to gain full access!


text:
Please join us for both commencement and the graduation ceremonies, listed below, to fully experience the pomp and circumstance, and joy and pride, that marks one of the most memorable times in a student's life. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Join the story:
Share your commencement memories using the hashtag #ucsd2016 (and look for the Class of 2016 Snapchat filter on RIMAC field)


text:
quick linksCURRENT ISSUE PREVIOUS ISSUES NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS COLUMNISTS BROWSE EDITORIAL TOPICS WEBINARS
resourcesABOUT MT AUTHOR GUIDELINES CLASSIFIEDS EDITORIAL CALENDAR MEDIA GUIDE MASSAGE MART SCHOOLS & EDUCATION FEEDBACK
The Need for Standards
ISO-TC-249: You may look at these letters and numbers and wonder what they are and what they might mean. They turn into: International Standards Organization- Technical Committee – 249. There is a global organization called The International Organization for Standardization.
Holistic Skin Care and Modern Technology
Anti-aging is a concept that we hear in reference to skin rejuvenation and growing older on a daily basis. Aging begins as soon as we are born; therefore "pro-aging" is embracing all stages of life gracefully, with vitality, wisdom, joy, and gratitude as the goal.
Living Well: Lessons From Our Oldest Old
Aging is a significant public health problem, important to chiropractors in practice and important to DCs who teach students training to become chiropractors.
Romantic Love
Sleepless nights, anxiety, mood swings, euphoric energy bursts, obsessive thinking, and a strange feeling in his chest. That is what Matt was experiencing when he first entered my practice. Rather than being concerned, he was loving every minute of it.
Finger (Pad) Pointing: Repetitive-Use Injury Waiting to Happen
"My wrist and hand hurt. I spend all day working on computers and then I come home and spend more time on a computer, usually playing video games."
In This Current Age of Anxiety
Anxiety, also referred to angst or hysteria, goes by many names. One, popularized by the sagacious Zhang Zhong Jing, who many practitioners of Chinese Medicine may be familiar with, is known as Restless Zang/Fu disorder.
Understanding Levels of Evidence
The concept of levels of evidence is a cornerstone of research literacy and a great starting point for understanding basic principles of how research works.
Low Fat vs. Low Carb & the Power of Protein
A science-based website recently posted a nice summary of 23 randomized, controlled trials from peer-reviewed journals pitting low-carb diets against low-fat diets.
Distal Style Treatment of Neurogenic Pain
Treat locally or distally? This question has frequented my thoughts for the treatment of pain throughout my acupuncture career. Each style has strengths and weaknesses, thus the versatile practitioner would do well to forgo dogmatic adherence to any one style in deference to the needs of the individual patient.
Streamline Your Front Desk
Your front office can be your greatest source of efficiency or it can be a constant bottleneck. Increasing the productivity of this area, while not sacrificing the quality of patient interaction, can be a little tricky. However, with some focused effort and intention, your front desk can keep your practice running smoothly.
Hip Flexor Contractures & LBP in Above-the-Knee Amputations
Patients with above-the-knee amputations (AK or AKA) are particularly prone to developing hip flexor contractures. Not to be confused with muscle tightness, contractures are a permanent shortening of tissues which cause deformity or distortion.
Constructing Our Reality, Part 2
My last article discussed perception and its relationship to the primary channels. Before we get to the channels most commonly used to treat sensory disturbances, the small intestine and triple heater, we should first talk about the bladder channel.
Transforming Las Vegas
On a warm spring day in Las Vegas, Sonia Kim, clinic front desk staff, is busy preparing for a full day of intern shifts at Wongu Health Center. She greets patients, makes sure documents are properly signed, and lets the interns know that their patients have arrived.
A Different Way of Looking at It
The way you and your chiropractic colleagues access information has changed over the past decade. According to a recent survey conducted by Dynamic Chiropractic, almost half (48 percent) of DCs read online articles on their personal computer or laptop daily.
How to Reach Your World With the Chiropractic Message
My latest effort to share chiropractic occurred in mid-May while I was sitting at an introductory parent information night for high schoolers. The IT instructor informed us that each student would be receiving a computer for all their studies.
Adrenal Problems
One of the most common trends to see in clinical medical practice and public health is the cycles of health "buzzwords." These come and go depending upon the current cultural zeitgeist. One year, "parasites" are causing all the issues, and the next year it's "candida."
A Whole-Body Approach to Chronic Tension Headaches
Nearly every day in our practices, we see patients with chronic headaches that have not responded to traditional treatment. They present in our offices with a feeble hope that "maybe" a chiropractor can help.
Building Bridges with Discipline
As practitioners of traditional Chinese herbal medicine, our role is to educate patients and medical practitioners about the various safety aspects of our medicine. Medical doctors that embrace Chinese medicine want to collaborate and include Chinese herbal medicine in more aspects of clinical care to support their patients.
Keeping Malpractice Allegations at Bay
It has been suggested that in the litigious environment in which we live, the practice of chiropractic should be defensive and practitioners should constantly be watching their backs. An element of defensive practice is a good idea.
Prostate Cancer Risk
A large study published in January 2016 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that men who are vegans had a 35% lower risk of developing prostate cancer compared to non-vegan men. The study followed more than 26,346 men who are part of the Adventists Health Study-2.
Billing One-on-One, Direct Patient Contact
This is often misunderstood and leads to trepidation when documenting and subsequently billing timed services.
News in Brief
NYCC Aggregates Degree Programs in New School; Palmer Chancellor Receives Education Award From ICA; Oklahaven Announces "Have a Heart" Winners.
Discovery: Finding Insights and Each Other in Different Disciplines
Recently I've been thinking about all sorts of things which are hidden from our daily direct experience. That general category is what links nearly everything that catches my attention and then demands some kind of investigation.
Parker University Embraces New Era
Change is in the air at Parker University, which recently announced the selection of both a new president and a new consultant for its seminar program.
With Low-Back Pain, Sometimes Little Things Matter
Typical treatments for low back pain involve large muscles like the quadratus lumborum, iliopsoas, and piriformis. However, there are situations when a very small muscle, the multifidus, can play a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of low back muscular or spinal injury.
August, 2014, Vol. 14, Issue 08
How To Effectively Work with Wheelchair-Bound Clients
By Sharon Puszko, PhD, LMT
There are more than 1.7 million people in the U.S. who depend on wheelchairs and scooters to get around. Most of these people are currently over the age of 65, which means massaging them requires specific knowledge about how to work with geriatric clients, as well as clients with mobility issues.With the growing number of elderly in our country, as well as veterans of war, practitioners would benefit from learning how to properly work with wheelchair-bound clients.
Common Issues
Injuries to the elbow, wrist and hand are common among wheelchair users, but shoulder injuries are the most prevalent. Torn rotator cuffs and tendinitis are often the causes of shoulder pain. Muscle imbalance caused by overuse can lead to abnormal biomechanics and thus, injury. The most common disparity in strength associated with rotator cuff tear or tendinitis is an imbalance between the internal and the external rotators of the shoulder. Also, the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among manual wheelchair users is between 49% and 73%.
Proper positioning in the wheelchair is probably most important for the prevention of repetitive strain for manual wheelchair users. A combination of manual mobility and powered mobility may be a workable compromise for some wheelchair users. Modern manual wheelchairs are easier to transport and easier to carry than powered wheelchairs. However they may not offer the same degree of independence for users with chronic arm or shoulder pain.
Many people who use wheelchairs suffer from foot pain as well. Walking and standing allows people to stretch the achilles tendon that runs up the back of the leg. Constantly sitting can cause the achilles tendon to shorten, placing the foot in a constant state of extension. Many people using wheelchairs develop plantar flexion, a condition in which the achilles tendon shortens as a result of sitting for most of the time. When the foot is being pulled into an extended position by the ever shortening Achilles tendon, it becomes very painful as it progresses. Plantar flexion also makes relearning to walk after a stroke even more difficult because it disrupts the normal heel to toe gait. An extended foot massage can help relieve some of this pain. Passively flexing the foot and stretching the calf muscles can also help with pain management of this condition.
"Massage therapy is seen as a positive method of pain management, but just treating the pain is not an end in itself," said James Laskin, MS, PT, adjunct professor for the division of rehabilitation services at the University of Oklahoma and the Health Services Center of Oklahoma City. He emphasizes the importance of treating the problem, not just the symptom.
Pressure Sores
Many people who spend their time in a wheelchair will develop pressure sores. These lesions are caused by unrelieved pressure over a period of time sufficient to cause the destruction of soft tissue cells. The pressure between bone and searing surface compresses the soft tissues of the buttocks and forces the blood out of the tissues. The longer one sits without movement to change the pressure areas, the greater the cellular damage. The same process occurs for those of us who can walk when we sit on a hard surface for too long. However, our subconscious nervous system causes us to move periodically, shifting the pressure points and allowing blood to re-enter the compressed tissues. Spinal cord injury causes a loss of the sensation that is vital to this process.
Most paraplegics and quadriplegics have no feeling in their soft tissues. They feel no distress, fail to move periodically and consequently develop pressure sores. Chair-bound individuals are advised by their physicians and therapists to change their position every 10 minutes or so by doing "pressure lifts" or other pressure point changing routines designed to stimulate the flow of blood to soft tissue. This allows the blood to re-nourish the tissues that have been under high pressure. The sad fact is that people forget to move, or may be unable to move themselves. The use of massage therapy on the coccyx, ischium (pelvic bone) and lower back can help prevent pressure sores on wheelchair users.
Even with the best passive cushion technology available, pressure sores are one of the greatest health risks a chair-bound person can have. They can cause a drastic decline in quality of life. Curing a sore may require weeks or months lying face down on the stomach or even skin grafts. Deep sores may very well develop into life-threatening bone infections, and can change a productive, self-sustaining individual into a bed-ridden patient dependent upon others for a long period of time.
Ultimately, the benefits of massage therapy for wheelchair-bound clients include improved range of motion, circulation and alleviated decubitus ulcers. This specific modality is also important for the massage therapists who are led to the rewarding practice of working in nursing homes and with assisted-living residents.
Sharon Puszko is the owner/director/educator for Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute. She may be contacted at
or through her Web site: www.daybreak-massage.com.
Join the conversation
Comments are encouraged, but you must follow our User Agreementcomments powered by Disqus
Keep it civil and stay on topic. No profanity, vulgar, racist or hateful comments or personal attacks. Anyone who chooses to exercise poor judgement will be blocked. By posting your comment, you agree to allow MPA Media the right to republish your name and comment in additional MPA Media publications without any notification or payment.


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
If the Mayans were correct, this will be my last column. As I'm sure you've heard, some say that the ancient Mayans predicted that the world would end on December 21, 2012.
With the benefit of hindsight, some pundits have noted that it's now obvious that the world can't go on without Twinkies.
Others, such as AFC North football fans, have pointed to another sure sign of an impending apocalypse: last Sunday the Cleveland Browns won, while the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Baltimore Ravens all lost. If you follow professional football, you know that means something weird is going on.
And, according to the Mayans, that 'something weird' is that the world as we know it will come to an end next Friday.
Most would see that as bad news. But, in every cloud there is a silver lining.
For example, since that is before my next deadline, I would be spared the trouble of composing another 1000 or so witty (yet compelling) words, and you would be spared of wading through any more of my witty (yet compelling) columns.
And here's even more good news: if the world ends next Friday, we will be spared any further noise out of Washington, DC regarding the current crisis-to-end-all-crises, the so-called fiscal cliff.
For any who aren't familiar with this coming calamity, or who think it is too complex for mere mortals like us to understand, in the famous words of Inigo Montoya, from The Princess Bride, "Let me 'splain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up."
In the summer of 2011, in an attempt to avoid the then-current crisis-to-end-all-crises, raising the federal government's 'debt-ceiling' limit, and to ensure that politicians wouldn't have to talk about such grim matters in an election year, Congressional leaders came up with a 'serious' plan to address their out-of-control spending.
To 'splain that, I turn it over to that bastion of helpful information, Wikipedia: "On August 2, 2011, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011 as part of an agreement to resolve the debt-ceiling crisis. The Act provided for a Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (the 'super committee') to produce legislation by late November that would decrease the deficit by $1.2 trillion over ten years. If the committee failed to do so, as it in fact has failed to do, another part of the Act directs automatic across-the-board cuts (known as 'sequestrations'), split evenly between defense and domestic spending, beginning January 2, 2013. Also, the Affordable Care Act imposed new taxes…starting at the same time."
So, the term "fiscal cliff" refers to the simultaneous spending cuts and tax increases that are slated to take place at the beginning of 2013. The theoretical idea behind the Budget Control Act of 2011 was to make the consequences of inaction so distasteful – tax increases for Republicans and spending cuts for Democrats – that it would force both sides to come together to make the necessary, but politically difficult, changes.
I say 'theoretical' because, as they have proven time and time again, politicians have a near supernatural ability to do avoid doing the right thing.
So, do we really have a bona-fide fiscal crisis on our hands? Absolutely and without doubt.
It is impossible to continue our current level of deficit spending and avoid an eventual total meltdown of our economy. Unfortunately, none of the proposed solutions do much about it.
For example, if you watch the nightly news or read the newspaper, you'll know that the issue that is getting all the headlines is President Barack Obama's plan to raise tax rates on the top 2% of earners. To hear the president tell it, in order to solve our current financial dilemma, we need to take a "balanced approach".
That sounds good until you realize what he means, which is along the lines of "we'll raise taxes now in exchange for spending cuts that we'll decide on later…trust me."
And, despite all evidence to the contrary, recent polls show that a significant percentage of Americans have once again bought in to the deceptive rhetoric. In fairness, the president's tax increase on 'the rich' is projected to bring in an extra $80 billion each year. Unfortunately, that is only enough to fund the government for about a week. Literally.
You see, the real problem isn't that the government takes in too little, it's that it spends too much. Our federal government is poised to post another $1 trillion deficit in fiscal year 2013, which would mark the fifth straight year it has done so.
In case you were wondering, the record before that was $438 billion, which came in 2008, President George W. Bush's last full year in office.
So, arguing about $80 billion in potential new 'revenue' out of a more than $1 trillion deficit is like arguing over re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic—you can do it if will make you feel better, but in the end the boat still sinks.
Now, I know any discussion of budgets, deficits or debts that are given in terms of billions or trillions make most people's eyes glaze over faster than listening to Ben Stein read the dictionary, so allow me to try to put things into terms that might be easier to understand.
In the spirit of the season, consider this: if you were alive when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and spent $1000 every minute from then until now, you still wouldn't have spent as much as our government borrowed in the last year alone. Merry Christmas!
Or how about this: so far this fiscal year, the federal government has borrowed 46 cents of every dollar it has spent.
To put that into perspective, suppose you make $54,000 per year, but instead of managing your money wisely and living within your income, you throw fiscal restraint to the wind and spend $100,000.
Congratulations! Your spending habits now correlate with the federal government's. Unfortunately, unlike the federal government, you can't print your own money, so your ride on the gravy train will be much shorter lived – though the outcomes will eventually be the same.
And that's the real issue: eventually the whole financially unstable house of cards we have been building over the past few decades will collapse.
In the Bible, Galatians 6:7 says, "Do not be deceived: God [or the financial principles He put in place] cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows."
Perhaps the Mayans were right, and now is when we'll reap the destruction from the irresponsibility we have sown. But regardless of what happens this time around, eventually the 'fiscal cliff' will be real, and the fall will be harsh.
In the meantime, if you're looking for any last minute gift-giving ideas, I have a few deck chairs to sell.
Chuck Souder is on staff at Shelby Christian Church. If you have questions or comments for Chuck, he can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
Add new comment
Read and share your thoughts on this story


text:
Book your room at The Renaissance Guest Lodge
Get an overview of this hotel3-star Cape Town guesthouse in Blaauwberg Coast with free parking
Located in Blaauwberg Coast, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Milnerton Medi-Clinic, Milnerton Golf Club, and Sunset Beach. Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary and Ratanga Junction are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Property Features
This guesthouse features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a spa tub, a rooftop terrace, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Room Amenities
All 8 rooms offer balconies, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities available to guests include free newspapers, hair dryers, and safes.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
The Renaissance Guest Lodge93 Pienaar Road, Milnerton Cape Town Western Cape 7441
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to an outdoor pool, The Renaissance Guest Lodge provides a spa tub and a children's pool. The guesthouse offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
This Cape Town guesthouse also offers a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
The Renaissance Guest Lodge has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Children's pool
- Designated smoking areas
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Number of floors - 2
- One meeting room
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Restaurant
- Rooftop terrace
- Spa tub
- Total number of rooms - 8
- Tours/ticket assistance
Family Friendly Amenities
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free newspaper
- Flat-panel TV
- Hair dryer
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
Where to Eat
The Renaissance Guest Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site.
Hotel Policies
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Hotel Name
- Renaissance Guest
- Renaissance Guest Cape Town
- Renaissance Guest Lodge
- Renaissance Guest Lodge Cape Town
National Rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.


text:
Ipswich A-A Middlesbrough
- From the section Football
Ipswich's home Championship clash with Middlesbrough was abandoned after 37 minutes because of a frozen pitch, with the game still goalless.
The surface, which had been protected for eight days, had earlier passed two inspections on Saturday, including one at 1345 GMT.
But referee Dean Whitestone took the decision to halt proceedings just before the interval.
Ipswich came closest to a goal when Daryl Murphy's shot hit the bar.
However, the pitch contributed to a match which was anything but a classic before referee Whitestone signalled for the players to leave the field following discussions with both benches, a decision which was greeted by a chorus of boos from supporters.
Lineup, Bookings (0) & Substitutions (1)
- 12 Lee-Barrett
- 03 Cresswell
- 07 Edwards
- 20 Smith
- 31 Sonko (Delaney - 32' )
- 09 E'-Thomas
- 17 Drury
- 19 Hyam
- 27 Murphy
- 10 Chopra
- 11 Martin
- 32 McCarthy
- 05 Delaney
- 06 Leadbitter
- 21 Bullard
- 14 Scotland
- 01 Steele
- 02 Hoyte
- 03 Bennett
- 14 Williams
- 15 Hines
- 08 Thomson
- 18 Arca
- 29 McMahon
- 09 Emnes
- 25 Main
- 30 Jutkiew'z
- 31 Ripley
- 19 Halliday
- 33 Smallwood
- 16 Ogbeche
- 20 Williams
Match Stats
On target
Live Text Commentary
The match is abandoned.34:37
Corner crossed in by Andy Drury, clearance made by Rhys Williams.34:30
The ball is swung over by Daryl Murphy, Seb Hines gets a block in.33:26
Joe Bennett sends in a cross.31:41 Substitution
Substitution (Ipswich) makes a substitution, with Damien Delaney coming on for Ibrahima Sonko.25:42
A cross is delivered by Aaron Cresswell, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Tony McMahon by Luke Hyam. Free kick taken by Jason Steele.24:39
Corner taken by Tony McMahon from the left by-line, save made by Arran Lee-Barrett.24:32
The ball is swung over by Joe Bennett, Ibrahima Sonko manages to make a clearance.21:06
Michael Chopra challenges Rhys Williams unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Jason Steele.20:18
Aaron Cresswell delivers the ball, Daryl Murphy takes a shot. Seb Hines manages to make a clearance.19:46
Andy Drury decides to take a short corner.19:17
Kevin Thomson is adjudged to have handled the ball. Carlos Edwards restarts play with the free kick.17:44
Lukas Jutkiewicz has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide right of the goal.14:19
Corner taken right-footed by Andy Drury from the right by-line, Shot from outside the penalty box by Jay Emmanuel-Thomas goes wide right of the goal.13:35
The assistant referee flags for offside against Marvin Emnes. Carlos Edwards takes the direct free kick.9:53
Michael Chopra is caught offside. Direct free kick taken by Rhys Williams.8:45
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Joe Bennett by Michael Chopra. Free kick taken by Rhys Williams.7:07
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas crosses the ball, Close range headed effort by Daryl Murphy clears the crossbar.6:23
Rhys Williams gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Lee Martin. Aaron Cresswell restarts play with the free kick.1:39
The ball is sent over by Andy Drury, Seb Hines makes a clearance.
A cross is delivered by Tony McMahon.0:33
Aaron Cresswell produces a cross, Jason Steele makes a save.0:00
The game kicks-off.
Live data and text provided by our data suppliers


text:
This makes just as much sense as [insert the faith of your choice here]: Though a watering can is directly responsible for giving plants the nourishment they need to grow… so it's actually pretty damn powerful… Hm. I need to go rethink my atheism now. [Read more…]
Religion is Like a Watering Can…
The Most Inoffensive Atheist Bus Ad Ever… Rejected!
A few weeks ago, I mentioned how atheist Justin Vacula was planning to put up this ad on buses in the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) in Pennsylvania: That ad was inspired by our own Richard Wade. The goal was to see how offended religious people would get by a billboard that's so obviously [Read More…]
Doctoral Student Says Video Games Equate Religion with Violence
Greg Perreault, a doctoral student from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, is getting some publicity for a recent presentation he made at the Center for Media Religion and Culture Conference on Digital Religion. (Yep. That's a thing.) His finding: "… Many newer-generation video games equate religion with violence in the game narratives." Perreault [Read More…]
New Zealand Billboard Claims That Jesus Cures Cancer
So, this is a real billboard that the Equippers Church in New Zealand just put up: You can't see it in that picture, but there are currently six lines on it, representing the six people who have been "healed" from cancer by Jesus… even though the six people are using modern medicine to treat their [Read More…]
Rick Santorum doesn't believe in church/state separation and that should frighten everybody, religious and non-religious. Here's the relevant excerpt from his interview on ABC's This Week With George Stephanopoulos, regarding the speech President John F. Kennedy made in which he spoke out in favor of church/state separation: STEPHANOPOULOS: That speech has been read, as you [Read More…]


text:
Legends can be made and Traditions created
The Centre hosts a variety of weddings each year, from ceremonies to dinners and receptions. Let us be a part of your special day.
We welcome all types of weddings at our Cultural Centre and are very open to allowing couples to create the special day they are looking for. To make this day special we do require that couples have a wedding planner on the day of the event to assist with any details leading up to the big day.
If you are interested in viewing our venue space or checking the availability of a preferred date please use our event inquiry form to reach our event department.
Congratulations on your engagement and we hope to be apart of the big day!
To download our Event Marketing Material click here.
To request more information on specific dates and details for your event please fill out our inquiry form.


text:
Top in 24 Hours
- Pirating
- /fit/izen is a true hero.
- What The Actual Fck Is This.
- What modded GTA V looks like on PC now!
- "Straight people are boring"
- Anime comp
- Ninja Warrior takes a different approach
- An alien visits /pol/
- A Clever Trap
- awwwww
- The OTP
- Forever!
- here's a reason the classics are effective
- Let's wreck this poll.
- A+ for effort!
- poor guy
- Forever 21's layout is a personal attack on me personally!!
- Every match I get in