text:
Simon & Schuster Audio is proud to present one of the best-selling books of all time, Dale Carnegie's perennial classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, presented here in its entirety.
For over 60 years the rock-solid, time-tested advice in this audiobook has carried thousands of now-famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives.
With this truly phenomenal audiobook, learn:
And much, much more!
There is room at the top, when you know...How to Win Friends and Influence People.
©1936 Dale Carnegie; ©1964 renewed Donna Dale Carnegie and Dorothy Carnegie; ©1981 Donna Dale Carnegie and Dorothy Carnegie, all rights reserved; (P)1988 Simon & Schuster Inc. All rights reserved. SOUNDIDEAS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.
"This is well worth listening too! Main points are."
Here are the main points of the book.
Fundamental Techniques in Handling People
1. Don't criticize.
2. Give honest and sincere appreciation.
3. Arouse in the other person an eager want.
✦ Six ways to make people like you
1. Become genuinely interested in other people.
2. Smile.
3. Remember a person's name.
4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
5. Talk in terms of the other person's interests.
6. Make the other person feel important - and do it sincerely.
✦ Win people to your way of thinking
1. The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
2. Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong."
3. If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.
4. Begin in a friendly way.
5. Get the other person saying "yes, yes" immediately.
6. Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.
7. Let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers.
8. Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view.
9. Be sympathetic with the other person's ideas and desires.
10. Appeal to the nobler motives.
11. Dramatize your ideas.
12. Throw down a challenge.
✦ Be a Leader
1. Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
2. Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.
3. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
4. Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
5. Let the other person save face.
6. Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement.
7. Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.
8. Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
9. Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.
Thanks Ralph
"The Reference Manual of Human Relations"
The fact that this book was published in 1936 and is still a top seller today says a lot more than I can manage to convey in this review.
The book is filled with sound practical advice. It is probably the best book ever written on human relations. Anyone and everyone should find it to be a valuable guide, whether in personal, family, or business relationships. Despite the title, which some may consider overly aggressive by todays'standards, the practices discussed in the book are in no way manipulative. To the contrary, this book helps you learn the art and skill of conversation and persuasion through attentiveness to, and consideration of others.
This is not a story that you listen to once and get rid of it. It is a reference manual that you will be able to use and refer to for years to come. I own it in hardback, as well as on cassette (remember those?) so I was excited to see a digital version made available from Audible. I bought it immediately and now look forward to being able to enjoy it again and again on my MP3 player.
I am an avid eclectic reader.
"A guide book for dealing with people"
I remember back in the 1950's the seminars held by Carnegie, they were very popular. I saw the book off and on over the years and thought to myself I should read this, then I saw it on the Audible list and said okay now is the time. I am glad I did. Most of the book is common sense but stated in an easy acceptable manner, the examples given demonstrate each point and make it more enjoyable and understandable. The book was written in 1936 and examples of what was current events or people at the time the book was written is history today which I enjoyed. I saw in myself some bad habits I should correct to become a better listener. Overall this is a enjoyable self help book, I wished I had read it years ago. I noted most of the information is aimed at sales people, but everyone that interacts with people can benefit.
"Simply wonderful"
Sometimes the classics just can't be beat. I took the Dale Carnegie course, and this book was required reading. It completely changed the way I deal with people, and the overall effect is astonishing. After reading the book, you'll be astonished as to how common-sensical the teachings are, but boy do they work.
I've had at least ten occasions over the past year where I had to deal with very difficult people who were bent on starting a fight or argument. When we were finished, in each case the other person heartily apologized for their behavior and thanked me for keeping a cool head about things. Most importantly though, is that I approached each of these encounters with the utmost confidence that I could handle this person, and this situation. I didn't feel even the slightest bit nervous or afraid. To encounter these types of situations feeling calm and confident is a rare gift that I now have. There is no way to put a price tag on that.
I plan to listen to, and read this book many times over my life. The lessons are invaluable. Don't wait another day before learning the secrets contained in this book.
"Don't judge by the title"
The title doesn't do it justice. I was half expecting some slimeball manual of how to fake being a sympathetic person. On the contrary, this is a classic. Its message is that if you want to do well with people, you'd better become interested and considerate and pleasant to be around. The book tells you how, over and over, with principles and examples and anecdotes.
The book was written in 1936 and listening to the audio version is rather like watching an old black and white movie. It's a little corny nowadays, but in an extremely charming way. I found myself enjoying the politeness of a byegone age and looking forward to the next installment.
After listening once and becoming inspired, I requested a job upgrade, and my boss was smiling as he agreed. Wow! I was so shocked that I think I instantly forgot everything I learned. You bet I'll be coming back to study this one.
"Living Proof of its Sucess"
I was given a copy of this book when I was 17 years old, by my friend "Mad Harry". In it he wrote "Call me when you are Famous". Well I am not famous, but did get to be a director of a large company in my mid 30's, and I have to say, without this book, I doubt if I would have made it. I am known for getting things done with minimum conflict. Listen to this, it is very polite and old fashioned now, but the principles of how to deal with people are every bit as valid as when this wonderful book was written.
Call me when you are famous!
"I should have read this years ago!"
If you don't need this book, then chances are you don't talk to people. You do talk to people right? This book is well worth your time, if you don't learn anything from it then you probably have people skills to rival those of Charles Schwab or Abe Lincon.
I had heard about this book for years in various circles, in fact, I was even amused when it was referenced in the game "Baldurs Gate". I knew about it, yet I never took the time to read it. Well, I have now listened to it twice, and it will certanly get a third listening. I can't believe that I got this far in life and was unaware of some of the simple people skills presented in this work. Fortunately, I have done some of them naturally, and some have developed over time as I have grown up - still, had I had this book 20 years ago my life would have been a whole lot easier.
This book is not filled with "tricks" to get people to like you, rather, it is how to develop your own character so that people like you naturally, and you like them naturally as well. No "tricks" involved, but it certanly gives you better insight into the nature of people, and I can testify that it works incredibly well.
"Dad Was Right"
Like most children I ignored my father's advice, given years ago, that I should read this book. At age 45 I picked it up and can see Dad was (once again) right and I was wrong. Some of these ideas will sound familiar to you because you may already practice them. Old ideas like personal integrity, connecting with people on a thoughtful and personal level, being able to admit your mistakes, being forthright, candid and authentic in your dealings and being actually interested in people and what they want (instead of just what you want!) are powerful and timeless. Read this book with an open mind, noting that it is an old book and the references are from a man's world of old - but the principles apply to all genders. I apply these concepts to my law practice every day and find they have increased my income and grown my referral network. Put this one on your shelf, it is worth the subscription price.
"Good for some situations"
I went into this book with high expectations, as several people have said how much it helped them socially. I can't yet say whether it lived up to its reviews.
I think the book had a lot of good ideas. I expect I will try to use some of them, and actually already have. I especially liked the section on arguing (or not), and think national debates (not to mention local) might go a lot better if people applied the principles from this book.
It did seem to have its faults though. For one thing, it seemed kind of dated... I realize it was written in the 1930s, but it seems like human nature shouldn't have changed much since then, yet it feels like it has. For example, it's hard to imagine an owner of a large company giving you lots of his time and choosing your product over your competitors' just because you commented on something of interest to him (something that happens in about 25% of the book's examples). I recognize that this might be my limited experience though.
Also, it's pretty clear that this book is intended to help people with their business relations, rather than close personal relationships and such, though there are some points that apply to the latter. But in most of the examples, someone gets another to like them and secures a business deal or something out of it.
Though Mr. Carnegie stresses that sincerity is essential for his principles to work, it's hard, with all the examples ending in someone making out well business-wise, to keep that in mind, rather than thinking, "Okay, I just have to say what people want to hear; flatter them, pretend I'm interested in their interests, and they'll be eager to help me and do what I ask!" That's just a matter of how it's written though, I guess.
I will end by saying, again, that there are good points to be distilled out of the book, but it's not a complete and perfect guide to social interaction.
"Greatest Self Development Book !"
Two points I hope you take away from this review
1- The lessons in this book are timeless. So don't be concerned that it was written many decades ago the advice is just as relevant today.
2- Unlike other self development books this approaches life through positive techniques as opposed to controlling and manipulative tactics like other ones. The great news is that this approach is even more effective.
"Life changing"
This book is amazing. It gives you examples of how people have managed different situations successfully and unsuccessfully. It explains the ways to influence people without being false but just being nice. I wish I had listed to this book 20 years ago. I have been captivated. I find myself unconsciously changing my behaviour, what a difference it has made when working with my staff or playing with my children.
"True Classic"
This is one of those books that you will hear people talking about and this is also one of those books that it took me 30 years to get round to reading. I wish that I had done so earlier. This book has greatly improved my outlook on life and I can handle situations in a far slicker and more helpful way than before. excellent book, I would recommend it to everyone.
Everyone should read this book - parents and children, managers and employees. Excellent and enjoyable.
"Everyone should listen!"
This is a great book not only for the subject matter, but also the excellent narration.
While this book was written several decades ago, the principles are still as relevant now as they were back then. Some may say some of what Carnegie writes is common sense, but one could say the same thing about many self help books.
I have used many of the tips and techniques in the book and am enjoying a more comfortable time at work. Well worth a try!
"I tried to be cynical...."
...but after reading this book I realise that most of my failings in business and personal life are easily-explained. Within a week I have already seen positive changes in my relationships with people. It can't be this easy can it?
"Read every 10 years for an optimal life"
I read this originally well over 30 years ago, and it is one of the books that has profoundly influenced my life. The essence is simply the golden rule: Do as to others as you would be done by. In a world where every one is (whether we like to admit it or not) out for themselves, it is still optimal to be loving and co-operative if you understand that life is essentially win-win: we gain ourselves by giving to others what they most want. And if they only give us back 80% of what they get, we are still both better off, because a lot of what we want (recognition, respect, affection) is FREE. So once this 'enlightened self-interest' gets a hold, out of the crooked stuff that man is made of, we find...we can all be happy! Read it, DC explains it better than I do.
"Better than reading the book"
I really enjoyed listening to this and managed to listen to it all in over a few weeks.
The readers voice is warm and engaging and the advice went in.
I enjoyed the book but definitely prefer the audio version.
Highly recommend.
"timeless advice"
this book is timeless. it offers great insights and examples of human behaviour. the only criticsm would be that it mainly deals with office and business. otherwise a great suggestion from a friend
"An American Classic"
It is important to say that Old Dale?s book does exactly what it says on the tin and really does work. However,read from the point of view as a work of narrative fiction, this book also functions perfectly well and is hugely enjoyable. It presents as a work of early twentieth century Americana as much as the novels of Scott Fitzgerald or Upton Sinclair and presents a picture of American Society and in particular American corporate life that will be very familiar to anyone who has either worked with or visited the United States. I kept returning time and time again to a mental picture of an American corporate mentor of mine ? comfortable in his late middle age with all the assumptions of middle class life and, no doubt, many of its frailities?and heard his voice speaking from within these pages. ?How to win friends? informs so much of American Literature ? John Updike and Richard Yates are two particular but not exclusive examples ? so the book also becomes a valuable work of reference to the modern American psyche and the cultural revolution that has and is taking place in that great country.
"Excellent book!"
A must read for everyone! Includes lots of great stories and examples of how smart communication techniques can improve both your work and you personal life.
Report Inappropriate Content
If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.


text:
Posted by James McQuivey on August 23, 2011
All through the past decade, observers in industry and on Wall Street have offered reasons to discount Netflix's efforts. Supposed obstacles ranged from Blockbuster to scant streaming options to recent rate hikes on DVD renters. When will these people ever learn? We understand why people cheer against disruptive players like Netflix — it would be nice if we could pretend all these digital disruptions will go away. But they won't, and neither will Netflix. We've written about this in our latest report that people who keep an eye on content strategy will find valuable (see our newest report on Netflix).
But it's not really written for them – it's written for people who take an even bigger view, as do we. These people – today's product strategists – know that Netflix is a powerful example of disruptive digital product strategy and are eager to learn how to act like Netflix in their own context and industry. In our report, we extract three specific lessons from Netflix:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
So I thought I would take some more rough draft shots today and show the progress on my ESB Fett. Feedback would be appreciated so I know what to work on....I think it's coming together nicely?
I have my jetpack being worked on by FettDad and armor on order with FettPride. Wookie braids are also on order with Woodman and decals from Lucky. Awaiting darts from EVO....pfff.


text:
Edge wrote:It's bad on SI as well, if you have a 25 you need to sleep with it. They hit my boat and took all my rod and reels. They had four lug nuts off my boat trailer at the landing when I got back, a few minutes later and I would have been up the creek.... it is getting bad.
And Heaven help them if they get cought.....
wanapasaki wrote:Crazy stuff.. Lock your crap up.. Are your dogs bigger than 10 lbs?
Duckedo wrote:I'm new the area. I'm in MC and have just rented storage for my boat. It is a fenced area. How worried do i need to be. I can't stand a thief. If I had woke up and found my dog chewing on the a$$hole I would have let go on until somebody else called the police.
Edge wrote:I would buy a brand new trailer and bush hog, wire it with 220 and wait.
bigsprig wrote:Go to Bright yellow pawn shop, your stuff is probably there already.
Trailers with mowers, 4 wheelers are number one up in this area. Most end up at that bright yellow pawn shop in Summerville.
One regular thief from this area has been caught repeatedly, but is still out driving around every night in his white pickup.
Last time he was caught he tried to run over someone that caught him in act and was let go next day with only a 50,000 bond, so he is right back at it.
Was out on bond and on probation for previous thefts by the way when committed the last one.
Slap on the wrist and back on the street again.
klee7013 wrote:Someone cut a hole in a fence at work and stole some scrap metal from AC units.
Tried to the cut the masterlock and barely scratched it so they cut a hole in the fence.
They had to do it for a hit of something because it was a car if they wanted to they could have had all kinds of crap.
The lady at the gas station in front of our shop saw it pull up and was park in a back corner of their lot between10-12 PM.
Hate a thief.
Return to South Carolina Duck Hunting
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
Just a couple of hours ago FindMyPast announced the launch online of the Canterbury Collection. This is a major addition to their offerings for Kent and is a significant archive to have as a partner.
What is the Canterbury Archive Collection?
The Canterbury Collection is housed in the Canterbury Cathedral Archives which at the present time is undergoing extensive building works and is closed until the autumn of 2012. The archive holds records relating to the cathedral and city of Canterbury, Kent, the parishes within the historic Archdeaconry of Canterbury, other local institutions and local family archives. A catalogue of their holdings is online at www.archives.canterbury-cathedral.org
FindMyPast and the Canterbury Archives announced their partnership earlier this year and it has meant that whilst the archives are closed the material is still available for research. Also, of course, it means that those who are unable to visit Canterbury can now have access to the documents. The documents released today are of the parish registers of the churches within the Archdeaconry, and is of scanned images not transcripts so it is as good as being at the archives. The images at the present time have not been indexed, but it is hoped that indexes will be available later this year.
What can you expect to find in the Canterbury Archive Collection?
A lesson on parish registers can be found at Mad About Genealogy's sister site Teach Yourself Family History, this lesson explains what details the records will contain at what time period.
How to use the Canterbury Archive Collection.
The collection is available on www.findmypast.co.uk which is one of the major subscription website. The records will also be available at the Canterbury Cathedral Archives once they reopen in the autumn. It would be wise to phone the archives first to ascertain when the archives will be re-opened and to book a seat in the reading room as space is limited.
Because the images have not been indexed the "old" way of researching will have to be employed. The parish will need to be identified as the most likely place for the event to have occurred and the time period that it would have happened in. Then it is a case of reading through the register page by page. This won't be as onerous as it sounds as the registers make fascinating reading.
The time period covered is 1538 – 2005, but of course this period will vary parish to parish depending on when the church was built and if the records have survived.
So if you have ancestors in Canterbury Archdeaconry of Kent then this collection certainly merits time spent researching.


text:
Going boosted is definitely the better bang for your buck, but I do plan on owning more than one car and I feel like starting with NA will help me build a better base knowledge of these cars, or at least the functioning of an engine.
So although I did get into NA expecting a cheaper build, as time went on, I kinda stopped caring about the cost haha.
If you plan on ITB's try TWM's model for the 16v. A friend of mine has them and they are quiTE Impressive. You'll want to run Electromotive Tec-3 I believe to have worry free driving and the hottest spark etc. Super quality yet Expensive stuff. GL
I run electromotive XDI on a pretty well built 2.1l 16V motor with dual 45 dcoes and after some Initial tunung by the correct people I have been effortlesly driving It for over a year now with no issues and If I am not hammering It too bad the gas mileage Is even bearable.
Please don't hate on me because my cars are nice Mr.Tucson D-Bag! Vettes are for closet drunks FYI.
I just googled TWM ITB's and looked around for a minute (seriously not long at all)
One thing I noticed was the Google Shopping links with prices over $1g, and I'm just kind of curious as to why they are so expensive?
What would the improvements be over GSXR ITB's?
I also know that those prices are for a new set of ITB's where as the prices I have looked at for the bike throttles are Used prices, but if there aren't $900 worth of reasons to buy the new throttles, I probably wont.
Anything you can show me with some more info on electromotive?
Twm you get a finished product. You bolt it on and you drive the car. The linkage is figured out. The fuel rail. The tps sensor. Extrudabody also makes a similar setup.
I am suprised someone actually recommends a electromotive unit. It seems they have not updated their system for quite some years and there are products that do a much better job that are more affordable.
The Professor
Melbourne, FL
92 Corrado OBD2 ABA-T (BW EFR 6258) Powered by MS3Pro
Linfert Performance: The Megasquirt guy in central Florida Like my Facebook page....
Sandy Linfert 11/4/1991 - 5/13/2013
Ah, seems like a lot of money to avoid a little bit of work.
Also, I see you have a link to Lugnuts tuning in your signature, is that you? or are you just promoting someone who does good work?
Only reason I ask is because I know Lugtronic is in Harrisburg (well not know but I've been told) and your profile says rockaway, nj which looks a little closer.
Basically I'm looking for someone who will be able to tune the car (leaning towards a lugtronic set up) that I can get to easily instead of having a map made for me then giving it a shot.
Lugtronic is located in Harrisburg area but he does do remote tuning support and does travel for street/dyno/track tuning. He works closely with my buddies shop Caste Systems Performance in Norwood, NJ
Getting closer to actually starting this build!
Probably going to start with getting an ABA bottom end and stripping it down, having it cleaned, then rebuilding it / having it rebuilt.
Then the same for the 16v head.
Then finishing building the motor out of the car to run a normal 16v ABA swap on stock management.
Then getting the ITB's and while I get that all set up, save the money for the Lugtronic.
Goal is to have it done by next show season.
These blocks have oiling issues at really high rpm, we've blown up a few of them so I know what of I speak. If you plan to turn them much over 8000 rpm get oversized bearings that increase the main and rod clearance by 0.001". This is one of our 8v grenades, it happened when coming off throttle at about 8700 rpm.
Last edited by ABA Scirocco; 05-27-2012 at 03:51 PM.
DAMN. Thats impressive
The Professor
Melbourne, FL
92 Corrado OBD2 ABA-T (BW EFR 6258) Powered by MS3Pro
Linfert Performance: The Megasquirt guy in central Florida Like my Facebook page....
Sandy Linfert 11/4/1991 - 5/13/2013
There may be problem with the stock oil pump, but there's more going on than just that, we've had similar things happen on engines with an external dry sump style oil pump. The problem is at least somewhat related to how much power the engine produces, a 175bhp motor that's turned 8500rpm seems to be much more reliable than a 195 bhp motor that's turned 8500bhp, I have no way of confirming this but I think something is flexing under extreme load, either the crank or the block, a little extra bearing clearance seems to help the engine withstand this. BTW, the blown up engine in my picture was one of our first 200 bhp 8v's, it had standard bearing clearances.
Are there any better oil pumps I could get? Not even to step the RPM's up more, just so that the oiling system works a little better.
As for buying the GSXR's from you, PM me about it.
Last edited by Sycoticmynd29; 05-29-2012 at 09:19 AM.
I did the gsxr throttles on my 16v about 5 years ago. The car ran ms1 v2.2 and it ran decently. The biggest issue with them is that it was never consistent. I was constantly under the hood tweaking the throttles to try and retain a good idle. The biggest issue I found was the intake boot would swell and compress and would get leaks no matter what I tried.
The car ran well and sounded cool, but in the end I switched to a custom built intake with a single 70mm throttle body. The throttle response was very close and the car made a lot better power and torque.
Like valvecovergasket said, its not so much the basic tune, its getting the off idle and mid range tuned. Consistency with that setup was difficult and I would never run those or suggest running those on a high power engine. On our race car we are making 185whp and 149ft/lbs running a stock 50mm intake, 276 cams, basic port work, 12:1 compression and ms1. That is a car that runs 30min track sessions at nothing under 4000rpm If you want to do ITB's, spend the money on a nice set from TWM or Jenvey (jenvey being my preference) and you won't have to screw with trying to make the bike throttles work.
I used ae111 throttles from Toyota and have been very happy with them.
2L 9A Block
.040 Wiseco 11:1 pistons
IE rods
Balanced crank
Windage tray
SCCH intermediate shaft
Autotech lightweight intermediate gear
MLS 9A headgasket (stock)
Ported 1.8L PL Head
Supertech +.5mm Intake valves backcut to 6.5mm
Supertech +.5mm Exhaust valves
Tapered TT guides
Basic 3-angle valve job
Supertech valve springs
Supertech Ti retainers
German OE lightweight mk4 TDI lifters
TT 288 cams
Autotech adj. cam gear @ 3* retarded
GSXR1000 TB's w/ 3" Velocity of Sound trumpets
yes this is the black one and sorry they are 11.3:1
I would highly recommend going with TWMs over Jenveys and this is coming from someone that has ran both.
really, i was looking at the twms as well. a buddy of mine has them on a counterflow 8v and hates them. have you run the dth ones? from the pics i have found it looks like the linkage may not clear the water neck on the front of the head.
I built this
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ntake-manifold page 5 and 6 have the final assembly pics, the first 4 pages are parts gathering and figuring out how to do it.
what I learned is use the oe injector position, moving the injectors away from the intake valves increases the fuel wall wetting which makes tuning the off idle lean and large throttle close movment over rich impossible to tune out.
also if you are running a stand alone absolutley make sure you have your wiring dowm pat, no short cuts or you will have electrical noise issues. all sensors should have the the ground wires twisted around the signal wires to prevent inductance issues and the grounds must return to the ecu. you must have a noise free tps signal as there is a drastic change in the fueling for 0-7% throttle position.
Last edited by weeblebiker; 05-31-2012 at 08:59 PM.
'87 rocco ,ABA16VitbT, dual exhaust cams, megasquirt 2-extra v2.2 box
volvo TD04h-14T turbo, celica intercooler, corolla manifold, gsxr itbs,beer can, staged injection, maf, COPs
I really don't trust myself and have a tendency to catastrophize, but I don't even trust that I screw things up, so I'm pretty damn good at making and fixing stuff!
I run jenvey itb setup on my 16v and it came as a kit with fuel rail, injectors, linkage. It costs about 1500 bucks well worth it and it looks badass.


text:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Hermione Granger and the Failures of Feminism
But Hermione is not just a reflection of the wonderful things about feminism. In her work on behalf of the equality of magical people, Hermione often flaunts her human privilege and unintentionally enforces the oppression of the house-elves, giants, goblins, trolls, and centaurs she claims to support. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in particular, Hermione ignores or minimizes house-elf and non-human magical beings' opinions and autonomy, though she claims to have their best interest at heart. With SPEW, Hermione participates in the grand feminist tradition of devaluing, disregarding and silencing oppressed classes while centering herself and her opinions on their marginalization.
Hermione isn't wrong to advocate for the rights of house-elves. Her interest in their oppression was ignited when she saw high-ranking Ministry official Bartholomew Crouch abusing his house-elf, Winky, at the Quidditch World Cup. Hermione identified this particular injustice while she was herself vulnerable to the rioting of the Death Eaters. On page 139 of Goblet of Fire, in response to Barty Crouch's dismissal of Winky, Hermione said: "The way they were treating her!... Mr. Diggory, calling her "elf" all the time … it was like she wasn't even human!" Though her outburst is brave, there is still an exercise of privilege here; she makes humanity the norm and standard for deserving fair treatment. However, Hermione does correctly identify the endorsement of abuse and mistreatment of house elves from magical humans who thought that it was their right to mistreat and neglect elves; she thought outside herself in a situation where she was personally in great danger. This is a just and good impulse delivered, as with many of her well-intentioned acts, without a whole lot of inconsideration and privilege.
Speaking out against her peers' devaluation of house-elves is a brave move befitting the best parts of Hermione's character. Hermione faces a lot of discrimination and danger because of her marginalization as a Muggle-born and a woman (though the latter is played down in the magical world, as I hope to discuss in the future) in the series. But in forming SPEW, she uses her oppression as license to act as an authority, as a leader for folks who experience oppression she did not. This is a grave mistake common to people of privilege in social justice movements: she centers and prioritizes her skewed and unsuitable vision of what house-elf protection means over the concerns of house-elves; in return, the elves reject her leadership and seek their own glory.
The formation of SPEW in Goblet of Fire is rotten at its core because it is led by a witch rather than an elf. A movement for the advancement of an oppressed class must be centered on and led by members of the oppressed class. Supporters can play a helpful and even vital role, but as with Hermione here, they can also be hurtful. Hermione fails to understand that as an ally, she must remain in a supportive role, promoting their protection and welfare without dominating the conversation. Though it is repeatedly demonstrated that house-elves have autonomy to an extent and have powerful magic of their own, Hermione considers them lesser creatures who need protection. When Ron compares the discrimination against trolls to that against elves in book four, she says that "goblins don't need protection". This is a condescending and presumptuous idea that reflects her own biases and her own assumptions about the powers and possibilities of a race of creatures she doesn't bother to credit.
When Hermione formed SPEW, she crossed a boundary many feminists (including myself) find themselves on the wrong side of. Hermione goes from defending an oppressed class to appropriating their struggle. She goes from promoting the worth of Winky and Dobby to ignoring the wishes of the house-elves at Hogwarts. While trying to advocate for the equal rights and fair treatment of house-elves, she engages in rhetoric and behavior that devalued their autonomy and existence.
Had Dobby started SPEW and Hermione supported it, this would not be a problem - but Dobby's voice and contributions seem to matter little to Hermione except as an example of how some elves do want freedom. She devalues his often-successful support of Harry by saying that "Dobby's plans aren't always that safe" on page 388 of book five, attributing a human error of Lockheart's to Dobby. Her devaluation of Dobby, the only elf who actually wants what she seeks, is reflective of her erasure of the wishes and words of all house-elves.
But SPEW in and of itself is downright harmless when compared with Hermione's malicious actions towards house-elves in the name of their protection in Order of the Phoenix. In this book, Hermione finds that house-elves do not regard her as their glorious liberator witch, better than all the other witches. Dobby and many other house-elves directly tell her in books four and five that they do not want or need her help, saying "they do not care for clothes" on page 385 of book five. They could care less about her vision of their liberation; they are happy where they are, in a place where they feel safe and where their work is appreciated, where they do work they enjoy.
When Hermione realizes that house-elves are not sufficiently appreciating and participating in the movement she so helpfully designed for them*, she decides to remove them from their homes and employment by force. In the HP universe, house-elves are set free when they are given clothes. So, Hermione decides to take up knitting so that house-elves can be freed, by her ignorant definition. Hermione's past-time - her hobby - is trying to eject house-elves from their lives against their consent.The house-elves roundly reject this; those who find her clothes refuse to accept her direction of their life and simply avoid Gryffindor castle. Once again Dobby proves a knowledgeable and enthusiastic foil to Hermione's plans, even as she's trying to make him her justification. Dobby tells Ron and Harry, "[other house-elves] find them insulting" on page 385 of book five, but he is happy to take the clothes he loves for himself, having already gotten his freedom and needing no help from some human girl. This complete erasure of the explicitly expressed wishes of the house-elves is the most striking and most hateful example of Hermione's bossy nature; the assertiveness that serves her so well throughout the series she uses here to violate the safe space of the creatures who have done nothing but support her.
*Big sarcasm here.
House-elves - who want to work for no pay and at time desire enslavement - are not parallel to actual people who experience real oppression. House-elves are a problematic metaphor for actual oppressed people because the eagerness of the house-elf to be servile robs actual people of their very real agency. Furthermore, the larger spectrum of non-human beings are often used as points at which to explore oppression. Rowling also examines privilege through magical humans, obviously, but her more nuanced exploration of inequality is often focused on non-humans: this is rather dehumanizing to the actual people who experience the exploitation and discrimination she metaphorically describes. While goblins and giants push back actively against human oppression and privilege, Rowling's focus on house-elves creates a straw oppression that adds depth to Hermione without raising too many difficult questions about the many different forms oppression can take.*
*This is a bigger issue than a single paragraph can really acquit, and one I haven't totally grasped yet. Apologies for the lack of nuance.
Hermione did not only exercise her human privilege against house-elves, but also against giants, centaurs, and goblins. When Firenze is hired as a teacher in Order of the Pheonix, Hermione reacts by saying she "never really cared for horses" on page 599 of book five – a serious insult to Firenze, who is frequently called "horse" or "nag" as a slur by those who seek to de-legitimize his authority. She is less obvious about her devaluation of giants: she assumes that Grawp, Hagrid's brother, is unable to learn English, and mocks his attempts along with Ron and Harry.She frequently speaks out against giant and half-giant oppression, which is valuable - but again, that doesn't really make up for anything. She uses another creature's perceived stupidity as a slur, calling Pansy Parkinson "thicker than a concussed troll" in book four. Her transgressions against non-elf non/part-humans are less aggressive and more rhetorical, but they are still there.
To Hermione's credit, she seems to recognize the error of her ways and correct her actions without abandoning her efforts. She never discusses abandoning SPEW, but her mentions of it taper off after Order of the Pheonix. When Kreacher tells her not to touch him while telling of Regulus Black in book seven, she respects his space. Though Kreacher invokes her oppression by calling her "Mudblood", she does not make it all about her, but instead continues to listen to his story; she recognizes and vocally critiques his mistreatment and devaluation by Voldemort. In her after-Hogwarts life, JK Rowling said that she went into magical law and advocated for laws to protect Muggle-borns and non/part human magical beings. This is an appropriate use of her privilege; she has prioritized non/part human being oppression as she does oppression she experiences firsthand, making a difference through existing power structures without invading spaces and conversations that are not hers to inhabit.
Hermione's exercise of oppression is not immediately apparent. She herself is the most major character who experiences the focal point of oppression in the books: as a Muggle-born, she is in constant danger because of her birth. She is also a woman, and though sexism seems to be a less-than-significant problem in the magic world, as a girl raised partially in the Muggle world she is acutely aware of sexism, and she frequently counters Ron and Harry's sexism. But she confuses the authority with which she speaks on these experiences with authority on all oppression, and uses that confidence to silence house-elves. Like many of us who experience and fight both sides of inequality, she uses her privilege to enforce another form of the system of oppression that implicates us all, kyriarchy.
10 comments:
This piece is really, really clever. I'm really glad that you wrote it and included so much careful detail because I often blank out on criticizing texts/movies/tv shows that I read a lot when I was younger. My brain just doesn't seem to 'go there' when I think about them and I really, really appreciate when other people do the hard work and point this stuff out to me. I'm really glad that you made by brain take the jump from "Oh man, Hermione needs to stop speaking for those house elves" to "what Hermione is doing is actually really problematic." Really love your fatness and Harry piece too - I reread the first book recently and cringed whenever JK dwelled too long on Uncle Vernon's puffy face. She really hammered in that dichotomy of skinny, hungry, good Harry and fat, greedy, bad Dudley at the beginning too.ReplyDelete
I *love* this piece. Best idea ever.ReplyDelete
I Love this piece and totally recognize the validity of everything you are saying. However, there is a small part of me that immediately rushes to defend Hermione here, just a little. She is a teenager after all. That doesn't erase the problematic aspects of her actions, but I think her characterization would be less realistic if she was a perfect advocate for non-humans in her mid-to-late teen years. This is especially true because she only truely encountered non-humans at and after the age of 11.
An amazing, well-written, and accurate analysis! Thanks for sharing!
First, thanks to everyone for their kind comments! :) I worked REALLY hard on this piece, so I'm very pleased to see it doing so well.ReplyDelete
And in response to Molly - I absolutely agree! No one can be a perfect activist at any age. And as I tried to express in my penultimate paragraph, I think that she eventually listened to the elves and learned from them, which is what one needs to do after making mistakes :)
RMJ, this was yet another instance in life where I get to read/hear/view something from a Hollins friend and feel insanely proud to call so many amazingly clever, brilliant women my friends. This piece is amazing. Like. Damn girl. I am so proud of you. :)ReplyDelete
Hermione's exercise of oppression is not immediately apparent. She herself is the most major character who experiences the focal point of oppression in the books: as a Muggle-born, she is in constant danger because of her birth.ReplyDelete
Don't you mean "because of her conception"? This idea that we originate at birth marginalizes a great deal of already marginalized infants. Wouldn't want to do that...
Usually I wouldn't let a pro-abortiony comment through, but Austin's made me smirk so ... way to go, Austin.ReplyDelete
I adore this article. It pointed out in a concrete way a part of Hermione that really, really bothered me for so long. I've gone from being a completely Hermione fan (after accepting certain aspects about her) to neutral, if not hostile. I just don't see Hermione as this beacon of feminist power. A few word choice nitpicks...shouldn't it be "couldn't care less" since the house elves don't care at all? and I believe it's Gryffindor Tower, not castle.ReplyDelete
diestarcrossed: To nitpick your nitpick, 'could care less' is a totally standard and widespread way of expressing that, coming out of ironic use which became turned into an idiom.ReplyDelete
RMJ: I love this to pieces. I love to see examples like this, because they show that the model of oppression holds generally, and they're just generally pretty interesting perspectives.
Very interesting post. I've always viewed the elf matter as some kind of (most likely unintended) anti-Tom ingredient to the story. It's not very far-fetched to compare the elf situation to things that occur in what we usually refer to as the real world. Wizards have used elves as slaves. White people have used black people as slaves. So what do you say by saying that elves like to be slaves? This is of course only one way to interpret this, and though I don't believe it is the one Rowling intended, I think it is an obvious one. Then of course you can always read it as a parody of such views. And then there is the question of why the elves prefer slavery. Is it because they are used to it, or simply because they are elves? That question is of course unanswered and open for interpretation.ReplyDelete


text:
A-Z Index
It widens your social perspectives, enables you to explore connectedness between subjects and you to develop practical leadership skills. BU's general education unveils a broad range of knowledge in different academic areas, that in essence, shapes well-round thinkers and prepares you to be a difference-maker in your chosen profession.
New transfer students enrolled in Summer 2014 and after follow the MyCore Requirements general education program.


text:
Three-striped night monkey
|Three-striped night monkey[1]
|Scientific classification
|A. trivirgatus
|Binomial name
|Aotus trivirgatus
(Humboldt, 1811)
|Three-striped night monkey range
The three-striped night monkey (Aotus trivirgatus), also known as northern night monkey or northern owl monkey, is one of several species of owl monkeys currently recognised. It is found in Venezuela and north-central Brazil.
Until 1983, all the owl monkeys were regarded as subspecies of Aotus trivirgatus, and all were referred to as douroucoulis. The use of the name douroucouli exclusively for the three-striped night monkey is not universally accepted; some authors use it for the entire genus, or for the grey-necked group of species within it (to which A. trivirgatus belongs).
Like other owl monkeys, the three-striped night monkey lives in woodlands including rain forest. It is mainly black, with striking white markings on its face. Its body size is 27–48 cm, and its tail is about the same length again. Adults weigh up to 1 kg. It has very large eyes, and is most active on moonlit nights, feeding on fruit, nuts, leaves, insects and other small invertebrates, and birds' eggs.
The three-striped night monkey forms pair bonds which are broken only by the death of one partner. It lives in family groups, with the immature young staying with their parents until sexual maturity at the age of 3 or 4. Normally only one infant is born, after a gestation period of a little over 4 months.
|Wikispecies has information related to: Three-striped Night Monkey
- ^ Groves, C.P. (2005). Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M., eds. Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 141. ISBN 0-801-88221-4. OCLC 62265494.
- ^ Veiga, L. M. & Rylands, A. B. (2008). "Aotus trivirgatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 20 January 2012.


text:
Size: 185 sq ft.
Location: Riviera
Cabin Category: 6B
Amenities: Two twin beds that convert to a king size bed picture window sitting area desk private bathroom with shower telephone individual climate control and a 22" flat-screen TV with first-run movies.
Please Note: Smoking is prohibited in all guests staterooms.
Riviera features staterooms in categories:


text:
Note: This message is displayed if (1) your browser is not standards-compliant or (2) you have you disabled CSS. Read our Policies for more information.
There are several different types of appeals available to a taxpayer.
The Form 130, Petition for Review of Assessment by Local Assessing Official - Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals, and the Power of Attorney form are prescribed by the Department of Local Government Finance ("DLGF"). To visit the DLGF's forms catalog, click here.
The IBTR has also created several samples of documents often submitted as part of the hearing process.


text:
This game has came through with a new patch on 02/13/14 and it changed almost everything about this game! Honestly I cant stop playing it now!
For this month they offer lots of new drops, and a 10% xp gain!
It has a few minor glitches, and lots of Korean texts, but they will update all that with another patch soon!
Hero of The Obelisk is a dungeon mmorpg, with LOTS of drops and if you capture the dungeon you get a wing buff!
If your bored, come try it out. We need lots of new players to join the community!


text:
Discussion in 'Great Skate Debate' started by missing, Nov 27, 2012.
None in the Women's category.
I would think Lori Nichol would be a shoo-in.
I thought Lori was Canadian..???
I don't know anything about the nominating rules, etc., but obviously Lori Nichol's contributions as a choreographer for U.S., Canadian, and a multitude of international skaters are inestimable, and extend far beyond any barriers of nationality/ country of origin.
I recall reading an article in which it was mentioned that Lori Nichol competed up to the Novice level in the U.S. and was coached by Don Laws.
From the press release:
^^ Then maybe Lori has dual citizenship.
I hope that Rudy makes it, this time.
I think this must be the most BS Hall of Fame anywhere. Any skater who ever wins a world medal or national title seems to eventually get in, so it really should be called Hall of Pretty Good Skaters and a Lot of Folks Noone Outside USFS Circles Ever Heard Of. As I recall, half or more of the members are not skaters at all but USFS administrators and other off-ice employees. I've been watching skating since Peggy Fleming and have never heard of most of these folks (the exceptions being the 3 men skaters, Nichol and Claire Ferguson).
Plus one and ditto about Rudy! I bet he makes it and he does deserve it.
I think what's BS is that some of the categories are blank. Could they not find any Ladies or Pairs to nominate?
Pretty amazing that you never heard of Lori Nichol considering she was Ms. Kwan's choreographer. Sounds to me like you might not be the knowledgable judge you think you are of BS LOL!
You need to read a little more carefully before you start insulting people. I said I had heard of Nichol, Ferguson and the three men. (See the part where it says "the exceptions being ...")
Not to get myself tangled up in a disucssion on the merits of the USFSHOF or its nominating process, but in her post, SusanM did mention that she knows who Lori Nichol is.
Al Beard is the man who wrote the programs that allowed for US Figure Skating to go from manual calculations to computer results (starting in 1972). He was responsible for getting Honeywell to donate computer time so that the results could be presented live following each skater. Whel personal computers became available he was responsible for converting the programs so that every event could offer the same quick turn around of the results for the skaters. He has been involved with about every generation of system improvement including the current IJS systems. A skating father, who became a pioneer in development of the sport's accounting systems. He is well deserving of a place in the US HOF
Lynn Benson may be the most acclaimed synchro coach in USFS history: http://www.usfigureskating.org/Story.asp?id=29648&type=news
A local Massachusetts article on Thomas McGinnis after he was voted into the PSA Coaches Hall of Fame in 2009: http://www.wickedlocal.com/weston/n...re-Skating-Coaches-Hall-of-Fame#axzz2DX925ZS7
Al Beard is a famous accountant. ETA: Thanks to Emmett for elaborating more than I could about Beard's significance to USFS' development. (Is he the Al in HAL, anyone know?)
I am rooting for him.
congrats to all nominees, none in women isn't except for kimmie who might be eligible. she is the only lady with a medal that is eligilbe in the last few years.
sasha went to 2010-otherwise would have been
other could have been tonia kwiatikowski, angela nikodinov.
or nicole or tonya harding, but personally i wouldn't nominate them.
Tom McGinnis is pretty much of a legnd in the New England skating scene. I'm only surprised that he isn't already in the US Hall of Fame.
Thanks for the info on McGinnis, Beard and Benson.
You are right. I apologize for that
I assume in most sports there are LOTS of behind the scenes folks that do a LOT to make things happen that you and I wouldn't know about. I would not assume "honoring" them is BS. It's just as "insulting" for you to assume that since you don't know them they don't deserve to be in the Hall of Fame.
Emmett - thank you for posting the information about Al Beard. He is one of many accountants who work hard, often in a little back room of an arena where they can't even watch the skating. I know Al's story well - he is a skating dad who was amazed at how long it took to post the hand-calculated results from his daughter's ice dance event. Even though he was not a programmer, he went home and bought a USFSA rulebook and a book about computer programming and wrote a program that calculated the results. He gave that program to the USFSA and maintained it for decades. 40+ years later, he still works many hours per week programming and testing each year's version of the accounting software. He also served on the USFSA Board of Directors and as the USFSA Secretary. He just quietly and humbly works in the background to make sure that everything goes smoothly. And he does it really well. I truly hope he gets in the HOF this time.
Sylvia - I think that Al named the software "HAL" after the computer in 2001 Space Odyssey.
So he has a sense of humor too. I hope he gets in too!
I agree. How someone is selected is interesting to know and to be informed about the potential HOF inductees is great. Thank you
Hard act to follow after last year's solo celebration for the Kween. That said, I would have wanted to make it the year Nationals returned to San Jose.
RUDY GALINDO, LORI NICHOL NAMED TO U.S. FIGURE SKATING HALL OF FAME - today's press release: http://www.usfsa.org/Story.asp?id=48800&type=media
Thanks, Sylvia! I was just coming here to post the news. I should have known you'd be a step ahead.
I'm so happy for Rudy that he made it into the HOF. It would have been great if he'd been inducted last year in his hometown, but I'm sure to him it probably doesn't matter. And even though I haven't always loved Lori Nichol's choreo, I agree that she's created many 'signature' programs in U.S. skating, and deserves to be in the HOF.
Meh. They should have given it to Rudi last year.
Really? Sure, I suppose it's nice to just be in, but given that it was practically a certainty that he would be inducted, don't you think it would have meant a whole lot more to him to have had that celebration in San Jose, where "the Rudy Galindo moment" happened?
I agree. (And Al Beard wuzrobbed!)
Lori is Canadian so how can she be elected to the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame?
Posted up thread:


text:
a place for zinesters - writers and readers
Search Videos
Sort by:
LatestMost PopularRandom
I made a short film last year. It was for The 'Bunny and the Bull' competition where you had to mak…
Tags: Bluetit, Living
Jun 18, 2010
24 views
Welcome toWe Make Zines
Sign Upor Sign In
349 members
692 members
369 members
77 members
1 member
Ist preference given to distros and zines. Rates and details are here. Limited space. Very Low Cost!
© 2017 Created by Krissy Ponyboy Press.
Powered by
Badges |
Report an Issue |
Terms of Service
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
Secure Reservations
Show is in past. Call for more info 608-256-0099.
Please select a
show here
Kyle Kinane
Premium Show - No Coupons or Free Passes Kyle Kinane is a comedian seen on Comedy Central and Conan, as well as peddling his wares in lands near and far. His...
T&C's and Privacy Policies
Find us on Google+


text:
|Topic Review (Newest First)
Great! Thanks for the info Sam.
First thing to do is scuff the areas to be painted..I use the blending rolocs which are scuff pads on a 2" roloc holder about a 120 grit works good..you do not need to remove the powder coat just scuff it well..Mask off the wheel and then shoot two wet coats of epoxy primer and then scuff again to get it smooth as possible..then base clear..
I use Spi products and have had no difficulty doing this..Brkae heat does not seem to be an issue as I have used the SPI on engines and on a jet car and it seems to hold up well..
Painting new, previously powder coated wheels. What kind of paint, primer etc. ?
Hello, haven't posted here in a while though I drop in now and then.
I bought a set of brand new 18" American Racing Torque Thrust wheels with the grey powder coated center spokes.
My plan is to paint match the powder coated center's to match the body color of the car which is silver.
-What's the best way to prep the powder coating for paint?
-Would I need to put down a primer/sealer first? In other words, will the paint stick to the powder coat?
-Is regular base coat-clear coat paint ok or is there a tougher paint for wheels. I don't want the clear to yellow from brake heat which I've seen after painting rally wheels with Autozone wheel paint in a can.
-Do I need to sand before the clear coat because the texture of the spokes is rough so I would only get the high spot's.
I have some bucks tied up in these and It has to be right. They were custom ordered to my specs so I sure can't return them!
My friend has all the equipment to shoot them, I just need to buy the paint and supplies.
Any advice on paint brands, tips or anything else you can think of is well appreciated! Thank's in advance!
There's pics of the wheels and car in my gallery. The car is an '01 Lincoln Town Car! Share my vision-->
|Posting Rules
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


text:
Our Books
Hamlet's Hit Points
"A critical hit! Whether you approach Hamlet's Hit Points as a writer, as a critic, as a film buff, or as a gamer, you'll find that Robin Laws is there ahead of you, pointing the way."
The Bones
"The Bones is a wonderful and entertaining read for anyone who has ever gamed. You'll smile as you recognize the victories in getting the perfect roll at the right time and commiserate with the low roll that caused everything to fall apart."
Things We Think About Games
"An unholy mixture of helpful guidebook and jabbing provocation, it will earn its right to rattle around your brain. It is essential reading for designer, critic, and straight-up rank 'n' file gamer alike."


text: Yup alot of options out there and "bet ya can't eat just one"applys. That's why I always pause at the "mentally defective" part of the ffl forms, I MUST BE CRAZY to spend all these bucks on guns!!!! Hey you enjoy that new toy, sounds like you got a decent deal on it.


text:
Its nice to hear that there are still people that will take the time to help out others. Cheers RayMarler!
Hey Ray,Did she let you hold the umbrella? If so, JP is REALLY jealous now :devilbanana:
That's great and good on you Ray Marler. It's people like you that make this form better then the rest :-D Annette the lady know's that the bee's will have a good home with you.
Great Post Annette, great job Ray - makes a guy all fuzzy inside :)I remember when Annette use to brag about this handsome studly dude, http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=405;type=avatar now she's rating all the men of the forum for the ladies :devilbanana: Just kidding of course - great work on all's part!!!!
Very nice :)I have had the pleasure of meeting Annette once briefly at the County Fair bee booth, and Ray is a frequent attendee and presenter at the local Bee Association meetings. Both are classy, knowledgeable, and just basically terrific people.I'm glad you got your second hive, Annette!
Quote from: Robo on March 28, 2009, 10:39:33 AMHey Ray,Did she let you hold the umbrella? If so, JP is REALLY jealous now :devilbanana:I thought about bringing the umbrella to the meeting with Ray, but you are absolutely correct. Only JP can touch that umbrella :shock: :shock:


text:
This was the beginning of a fulfilling journey, sharing one of the happiest,most special times in a couple's life. Modern designs combine with classic technique to create a unique work of art.
My designs are interpretations from the great masters of modern art. Drawings and watercolors combine with mixed media and alternative printmaking, forming the modern ketubah. My inspiration is a variety of artists and movements through out art history: masters of mixed media and painting like klimt, diebenkorn, johns, picasso, lichtenstein and carle, to traditional japanese and chinese watercolors and drawings, tonature.
Creativity, versatility and flexibility define my style, distinguishing me from other artists.


text:
Diocese of Fort Worth Website
This pro-life talk at Google's headquarters was a hit
Author says Rosary 'can help us achieve peace in the world'
Charting change: Vatican statistics track Church health indicators
Why married priests won't really fix the shortage
Behold, Catholic beard balm (yes, it's a thing)
Encuentro process aims to create more involvement among Hispanic Catholics
Joy in Carmel: Mother Anne Teresa celebrates 50 years of religious life
Texas bishops decry state's new immigration law
Legacy of service celebrated at Catholic Daughters of the Americas centennial
Couple provides a lift out of poverty at CCFW
Supreme Court to hear Colorado baker's appeal in wedding cake case
Bishop: 'Fundamental defects' persist in Senate's version of health bill
Eucharist is reminder of God's love, call to unity, pope says
Bishop Cantu reports on unrest, religious persecution around globe
U.S. bishops urged to be vigilant, never complacent, in stopping abuse
Bearing fruit for the Kingdom
Surprisingly modern insights from an old children's book
Why do we renew our baptismal promises?
Mary, Mother of Priests
Priests Offer Their Lives in Persona Christi
Our Feature Articles
Local News
National / International News
Bishop Michael Olson's Column
Fr. James Wilcox's Column
Marlon De La Torre's Column
Jeff Hedglen's Column
Noticias en Español
Word to Life
Movie Reviews
Book Reviews
Juan Guajardo
Susan Moses
Associate Editor
Rosa Rosales
Administrative Associate
Advertising Guidelines
The North Texas Catholic has been in publication since 1982. To view our archives please visit the link below.
Past Articles
Past Issues
North Texas Catholic
800 West Loop 820 South
Fort Worth, Texas 76108
Fax: 817.244.8839
For Address Changes:
817-945-9465 or
Home Login
© 2012 North Texas Catholic
Powered by liveSite.


text:
Results 1 to 12 of 22
Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
Ages as of 9/1/13 *denotes starter
1-QB- Flacco (age 28)*
2-QB-Taylor (24)
3-RB- Rice (26)
4-RB- Pierce (23)
5-RB-Allen (25)
6-FB Juszczyk (22)
7-FB Leach (31)
8-WR Smith (24)*
9-WR Jones (29)*
10-WR Doss (23)
11-WR Reed (26)
12-WR Streeter (23)
13- WR Thompson (24)
14-TE Pitta (28)*
15-TE Dickson (26)
16-LT-Osemele (24)*
17-LG-Reid (25)*
18-C- Gradkowski (24)*
19-RG Yanda (29)*
20-RG Oher (27)*
21-OT/G Harewood (26)
22-G/C Jensen (23)
23-G/T Wagner (23)
24- LS Cox (27)
25- P Koch (31)
26- K Tucker (23)
27- DT Ngata (29)*
28- DE/DT Jones (27)*
29- DE Dumervil (29)*
30- DT Cody (25)
31- DT/DE Spears (30)
32- DT/DE Canty (30)
33- DT Tyson (24)
34- DE McPhee (24)
35- DT B. Williams (24)
36- OLB Suggs* (30)
37- OLB Upshaw* (23)
38- ILB R. McClain (24)*
39- ILB A. Brown (23)*
40- ILB J. McClain (28)
41- ILB McClellan (27)
42- ILB Bynes (24)
43- OLB McAdoo (23)
44- CB Webb (27)*
45- CB Smith (25)*
46- CB Graham (28)
47- CB C. Brown (26)
48- CB A. Jackson (23)
49- CB M. Anthony (23)
50- S Huff (30)*
51- S Elam (21)*
52- S Ihedigbo (29)
53- S O.Brown (25)
Last cuts: Emanuel Cook, Chris Johnson, Caleb Hanie, Spencer Adkins, Anthony Levine, Damien Berry
Practice squad: LaQuan Williams, Nigel Carr, Jack Cornell, Adrian Hamilton, Matt Furstenberg, Bobby Rainey, Rogers Gaines, Will Pericek
IR/Redshirt: Simon, Mellette, Lewis-Moore
Suspended List: C.Thompson
And this is BEFORE we address LT with a veteran like McKinnie (hopefully). A lot of tough decisions ahead. We are absolutely loaded at DL. I have Dumervil listed as a DE, but I think he will probably see more time at OLB.
- Join Date
- Aug 2011
- Location
- Cincinnati
- Posts
- 1,920
- Blog Entries
- 1
Re: Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
04-29-2013, 08:06 PM #3Regular 1st Stringer
- Join Date
- Dec 2011
- Location
- NoVA
- Posts
- 902
Re: Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
Ha. I just resurrected your old thread on this...
Re: Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
Nice job. I like that you had their ages listed. I don't see many north of 30.
I believe Simon makes the team too.
Leach could be cut unless we are standing pat on LT. Losing his contract would free up money to sign a LT. He's an expensive one dimensional player and we just drafted his cheap replacement who is much more versatile. We'll see.
Cody could be a casualty too if he doesn't step up. Sure he's cheap, but his play last year does not warrant taking up a roster spot.
- Join Date
- Jun 2011
- Location
- The Land of Verdite
- Posts
- 22,576
- Blog Entries
- 1
Re: Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
Don't forget Bryan Hall."Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
04-29-2013, 08:41 PM #6Veteran Poster
- Join Date
- Oct 2011
- Posts
- 4,412
Re: Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
It's a pickle with Leach. Based on everything the Ravens have said thus far, I don't think they'll play Juszczyk at TE at all--he's going to be a fullback, end of story, and nobody carries 2 pure fullbacks. Without cross-listing him as the 3rd TE I have to think he'll push Leach off the roster. In that case, I fully expect Furstenburg to make the team as the 3rd FB--he might be the smallest TE on the team by measurements, but he's probably a better blocker today than either Pitta or Dickson, and even if he's not going to be the "blocking" TE he's more than good enough to stick as the backup guy.
I don't think McAdoo makes it. People are overrating him--he hasn't played a snap of football since 2009 and he's not very good at all. If Simon does get the "phantom IR," I think Adrian Hamilton would get the call over McAdoo.
- Join Date
- Feb 2009
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Posts
- 4,008
- Blog Entries
- 3
Re: Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
And my only real beef with us keeping McAdoo and Harewood around for so long is that we are wasting coaching time on guys who aren't going to make a difference. On the back end of the roster/PS, you really want to make sure you're developing guys with the potential to occupy real, definite roles on your team. There's got to be better "raw material" out there for the coaches to mess around with; guys with more experience, better technique, and who have more experience in better coaching environments.
That's why I liked the Ricky Wagner pick so much. Sure the guy fell off last year. But jeez... he was a 2 year starter at LT at a major program, a program known for churning out killer Olinemen, and has a lot of physical tools, experience, and good coaching under his belt. You can build off that. That's a guy who's maybe needs a specific cardio program, or a footwork correction or technique adjustment, maybe some simple thing that can make the difference in him becoming a good NFL player.
It may not work out, but you have the chance with a guy like that.
Also, Rolando McClain is probably on the bubble at this stage, with a number of scenarios possible with the LBs where he could get bumped. With versatility being emphasized, I could see a Nigel Carr getting the nod over Rolando when it's all said and done.
04-30-2013, 12:31 AM #8Regular 1st Stringer
- Join Date
- Jul 2007
- Posts
- 693
Re: Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
Rolando as the starter, wow. In my book he is a bubble player. He needs to demonstrate his willingness to be a part of this team
If healthy I am pretty sure Jameel will be the starter together with AB, if not it will be McClelland or Bynes.
Other bubble players.. Streeter, Jensen, Wagner, Marc Anthony and McAdoo.. And maybe even Tyson and Deonte.
04-30-2013, 10:30 AM #9Regular 1st Stringer
- Join Date
- Oct 2006
- Posts
- 164
Re: Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
OK.. did some math and we got WAY younger. Assuming the list above..
I don't have the months in here so we're older than this in the official calculation I'm sure,
(Baltimores ast year's ave age in parenthesis)
Offense Ave Age 25.3 (27.7)
Defense Ave Age 25.9 (28.9)
Team Ave 25.8 (28.3)
Last year's youngest team ave age were the Seahawks with 26.1.
04-30-2013, 01:41 PM #10Regular 1st Stringer
- Join Date
- Aug 2011
- Posts
- 224
Re: Our 53 if the season started today (projected)
Is LaQuan Williams really eligible to be on the practice squad?


text:
Keep to your holiday budget by booking one of our conveniently-located cheap hotels in Phoenix.
Book your hotel with British Airways and enjoy all these great benefits:
Keep to your holiday budget by booking one of our conveniently-located cheap hotels in Phoenix.
Our family-friendly Phoenix hotels offer terrific facilities like water parks and kids' activity clubs.
Book flights with one of our sumptuous Phoenix spa hotels and unwind with luxury pampering.
Our carefully selected Phoenix hotels cater to all budgets and requirements. Choose between great value suites in convenient locations, family-friendly hotels with superb children's facilities, or luxurious five star properties with stunning spas.
Book one of our cheap hotels in Phoenix on budget holidays. Enjoy the huge heated outdoor pool at the conveniently located Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix-Mesa/Chandler. Play a round of golf on the vivid green fairways of Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and enjoy the full-service spa. A water park, miniature golf course and ice cream parlour at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak will ensure little ones are content on family holidays.
Take in the magnificent sights and sounds of the desert while feeling like you're floating on a cloud on this exhilarating hot air balloon ride. Gaze at the vivid colours of the sky on this sunrise or sunset flight, while enjoying a breathtaking 360-degree view over Phoenix. The tour lasts approximately one hour, affording incredible photograph opportunities. Choose between a champagne breakfast or gourmet picnic for the perfect start or finish to this unforgettable experience.
Get an incredible aerial view of one of the world's seven natural wonders on the Grand Canyon Helicopter and Ground Tour From Phoenix. Your guided excursion will take you through the Red Rocks of Sedona and on a scenic drive up Oak Creek Canyon before arriving at the Grand Canyon National Park for a thrilling 50-minute helicopter ride. You'll spend a total of three hours exploring the Park before driving back to Phoenix through the Navajo Nation and Painted Desert.
Gaze at Arizona's breathtaking landscape below on your scenic flight over the Tonto National Forest, Verde Valley, beautiful Sedona Red Rock Country, San Francisco Peaks, legendary Grand Canyon and more. After taking in the dramatic spires, buttes and mesas of Monument Valley, you will board a four-wheel drive jeep for a two-hour journey through the awe-inspiring Colorado Plateau. Feel like you've stepped into a Western movie and capture the experience with incredible photographs on this exhilarating tour.
Discover the spectacular Red Rocks of Sedona and explore ancient Native American ruins on this memorable day tour from Phoenix. You'll have nearly four hours to photograph the famous sculpted rock formations, and to wander around Sedona city's world-class galleries and shops. The Sedona day tour also gives you the chance to visit either the incredible Native American pueblo ruins at Tuzigoot National Monument, or the stunning Montezuma Castle National Monument, set into 70 feet of white limestone cliff.
Journey into an amazing underwater world at SEA LIFE Aquarium Arizona. Experience amazing close encounters with a vast array of creatures from starfish and seahorses to stingrays and sharks. Make your way through the exhibits, from the Arizona park lakes to river canyons and caves. Arrive at the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean and meet the strange and wonderful inhabitants of the sea. Become a rock pool explorer then venture into the dark ocean depths on this fascinating voyage.


text:
- Detail
Additional Information
Flower Color Pink, Yellow, Orange, Mixed Common Name Tulip Botanical Name The Legends Collection Light Requirements Partial shade / Full sun Bloom Time Mid to Late Spring Estimated Mature Height 12-14" tall Optimal planting spread 3-6" wide Planting Season Autumn Planting Depth 6-8 Inches deep Soil Moisture Average
- Description
DetailsTriumph Tulips are the result of a cross between the Single Early Tulips and some of the later flowering varieties. Triumph Tulips are the largest and most important class of tulips. They come in every possible shade of color possible for tulips, including some marvelous pastel shades. They are particularly prized for their beautiful, traditional "tulip" flower shape. Triumph Tulips have sturdy stems, which allows them to stand up well to bad weather. They make excellent cut flowers, as they have a long vase life. Finally, many consider them to be the absolute best type of tulip for indoor forcing. Triumph Tulips have an height of 12-14 Inches. Bulb Size: 12/+ cm
- How-To-Guides
The Legends Collection
Did you know that there are over 3,000 unique varieties of tulips?! Tulips were first introduced to Europe in 1559 and over the next 100 years led to a speculative craze in which single tulip bulbs were sold for over 10 times the annual income of a skilled craftsman.
Today tulips are loved for their beautiful, upright flowers and gorgeous array of colors.
How to Grow Tulip Bulbs:
1. In the Fall, choose a spot that is mostly sunny or has only light shade. Also make sure that the location has fairly good drainage and does not tend to get waterlogged.
2. Planting tulip bulbs is fairly simple. Bulbs look much like a small onion, sometimes with a spike or point on one side and sometimes with wiry roots growing out of one. Plant with the spike pointing up.
3. Follow the rule of thumb when planting bulbs and give the bulbs at least 2 times their height of soil above them. Dig a 6-7 inch hole, drop the bulb into it and cover with soil.
4. Regarding the spacing between bulbs, if planting in beds, leave approx 5-6 inches between each bulb. If you are planting in containers, you can cluster them a little closer together.
5. After planting, water well so that the soil above the bulbs settles.
6. Tulip bulbs will flower in the spring. After the flowers die back in late spring or early summer, let the plant enjoy a drier, warmer rest period. After leaves die back, stop watering so that the bulb can rest.
7. In cooler zones, you can leave the tulip bulbs in the ground over winter so that they can receive their required period of winter cooling in order to flower the following Spring.
- Shipping Info
Fall Planted bulbs are shipped from September through December.Orders placed before Sept 15:Expect your order to arrive mid September at your location.Orders placed Sept 15 to Dec 15:Orders are shipped the same week that they are placed.


text:
ReasonAndRhyme wrote:smcj wrote:And has Low been authorized to teach?
Yes, Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche has authorized both him and Gudrun Knausenberger to teach and to give initiations, I've heard him say that about two dozen times and hundreds of others will be able to confirm that.
I assume in this sentence the pronoun "him" refers to CR Rin.
In that case may there be benefit!


text:
Steven Alan's spring / summer 2013 collection was unveiled during New York fashion week (NYFW).
You can see all of the Steven Alan spring / summer 2013 collection by clicking on a thumbnail on the left. From there you can browse through each of the pictures from the fashion show.


text:
Your shopping cart is empty!
Spain 2006 Presantation suit navy/red/gold with full-zip jacket and pant. Both jacket and pant feature an embroidered team badge and adidas logo. Jacket has side-zip pockets, stand-up collar, straight hem with bungee and elastic cuffs. Pant has side-zip pockets, lower leg zip hem expanders, elastic cuffs, elastic waist and inner drawcord. 100% ClimaCool polyester with mesh lining.
Soccerplus first opened in 1994. We were one of the first soccer websites to hit the webView more
Address: 1640 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, Ca 91104, USA
Phone: 1-800-945-7291
Get Direct


text:
body restoration plan of attack
So I am new at all of this, I am 24 and trying to restore a '58 gmc in my garage with pretty limited resources. I have been reading up and I come up with this plan of attach for doing bodywork in a small garage in the middle of a neighborhood on my own... The plan is to D/A large areas (doors, hood, fenders, any flatish parts I can get the sander on) then use a flap wheel (like on a dremel or die grinder) in tighter areas. I was looking at picking up a "speedblaster" or something similar for real tricky areas and corners and seems. Then I will use ospho and scotchbrite pads or steel wool to scrub every surface and finally coat with ospho and let dry. when i get a few parts completely cleaned I will scuff the surface, degrease, and spray with spi epoxy. Anyone see any potential problems with this? I know it won't be a very quick process, but thats okay with me as long as the work will last when it is done.
If you do not need to use the Ospho I wouldn't use it. Just get it to bare metal and degrease, then don't touch the metal. My metal will actually flash rust in shapes of my finger prints. I have found that when I degrease my metal after stripping it, it takes longer to flash rust. The Ospho really complicates epoxy application. SPI doesn't recommend it at all, and say the ospho needs to be well neutralized before hand. But the epoxy forms an air tight barrier over the metal. If the metal is clean to start with it needs no extra protection if it's getting epoxy.
In the tighter areas I would use a wire wheel before a flap wheel. Flap wheel generates more heat and can remove metal.
The speedblaster is good for those areas with little nooks and crannies that abrasives don't get down into.
I think you'll find you will want to do your sanding outside because it makes so much dust; your garage will be coated in dust on the inside if you were to sand inside. Secondly, get yourself a half face respirator (you can get them at Lowe's etc for $30, 3M brand) or at MINIMUM, an N95 mask. Any other 'dust mask' below N95 rating is pretty pointless when it comes to protecting you from the material you will be sanding off.
Also, when spraying epoxy your metal temp will need to be at least 60F. Depending on where you live, epoxy spraying season is nearly over.
how much paint.
Has it been repainted, how many layers, there is quite a bit of info in the WIKI article here on HR about paint removal, prep, My willys had several layers and I scraped it first , faster than all the sanding,
|All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:44 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2
vBulletin Security provided by vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright Hotrodders.com 1999 - 2012. All Rights Reserved.


text:
The front page of this website states……..
The purpose of this page is to aid one in finding a will of a person who died in Lancashire, England from the time period of the mid sixteenth century to the early nineteenth century. This resource should only be used as an index and a search of the original probate records should always be done to overcome transcription errors and omissions. A record found in the index does not guarantee that a will can be found since not all wills were microfilmed due to the fact that many were lost or destroyed.
Current Record count: 248660 Transcription for 1720s and 1730s has been completed!


text:
'Jeanneret will call 39 home games and 18 road games along with analysts Harry Neale and Rob Ray. Sylvester and Gare will do the Feb. 24 home game against Boston and 22 road games. The games will continue to be a simulcast on MSG and WGR Radio. No determination has been made about local broadcasts of the two season-opening games in Europe, likely to be telecast by Versus.'
Jeanneret slated for 57 games
July 12, 2011 Submitted by
Via: Buffalo News


text:
Phoenix Can Clinch Playoff Berth on Senior Day
By Justin Grones
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The Green Bay women's soccer team (5-10-1, 2-3-1 HL) will honor its two seniors, Megan Braatz (Waukesha, Wis.) and Chanel Aries (Calgary, Alberta) in a key Senior Day matchup at Aldo Santaga Stadium on Saturday. The Phoenix, currently holding the number six spot in the standings and final postseason slot in the Horizon League Championship, will face Valparaiso (9-5-3, 2-2-2 HL) at 1 p.m.
After Braatz delivered in the 86th minute to give the Phoenix a 1-0 win at Loyola on Tuesday, Green Bay jumped from the number eight spot to the number six spot in the conference standings. With seven points in the standings, the Phoenix leads Youngstown State and Cleveland State by one point. Currently in seventh place, Youngstown State will host third-place Wright State Saturday at noon. Cleveland State travels to play second-place Milwaukee Friday at 7 p.m.
If Green Bay, Youngstown State and Cleveland State all win or all lose this weekend, Green Bay will remain in the final playoff spot and could jump as high as the number three spot in the Horizon League standings with a win. The Phoenix could be unseated from the number six spot with a loss and wins by either Youngstown State or Cleveland State. If Green Bay loses and Youngstown State ties, the Phoenix will remain in the number six spot due to a 1-0 overtime win over the Penguins this season. If Green Bay loses and Cleveland State ties, the Vikings will take the sixth spot after defeating Green Bay 1-0 in double overtime on Oct. 3.
Following the win over Loyola, Green Bay returns to Santaga Stadium for the final regular season home game against Valparaiso. The Crusaders played their last two games at home, dropping a 1-0 contest to visiting Youngstown State on Oct. 20 and tying Loyola 0-0 on Monday. Although dominant at home, Valparaiso is an even 3-3-1 on the road this season.
If Green Bay remains in sixth place or higher, the team would participate in the Horizon League tournament for the first time since 2009, being held Oct. 30 and Nov. 2-4. Seedings, game times and locations will be announced following the conclusion of the regular season this weekend.
FOLLOW IT LIVE: Links for live stats and live video will be available on GreenBayPhoenix.com for the Phoenix game against the Crusaders.
GOING OUT WITH A BANG: With her goal on Tuesday, Braatz now has five goals in her senior campaign, the most scored by a Phoenix player since the 2006 season. Braatz is in a second-place tie for goals scored in the Horizon League, and is tied for the third-place spot in points with 13.
ALL-TIME NOTES: Green Bay holds an 8-4-2 record all-time against Valparaiso, dating back to 1993. Green Bay won the first eight meetings from 1993-2001, and then didn't face Valpo again until 2007. Green Bay fell 1-0 on the road in 2011, and battled the Crusaders to a scoreless tie the last time they visited Santaga Stadium in 2010.
DOUBLE TROUBLE: For the first time since 2003, Green Bay has two goalkeepers with
shutouts in a season. Freshman Nastacia
Behle (St. Paul, Mo.) picked up her first career shutout in Green Bay's 1-0
win over Loyola on Tuesday. Behle joins sophomore Katy Pilarzyk (Madison, Wis.) who recorded a shutout on Aug. 31st
against UNI.
For the latest and most up-to-date information on Green Bay Athletics, please visit GreenBayPhoenix.com.
Follow us on Twitter: @GBPhoenix, @GBPhoenixWSOC and @GBGavin.
Like Green Bay Phoenix women's soccer and Green Bay Phoenix Athletics on Facebook.


text: If it were not for all the small ball I would be fine right now. When Chauncey was here, Curry did not make stupid lineups. I guess he feels like he has to have Stuckey, AI, and Rip on the floor at all times. We need to get a win streak going soon. Like an 8-10 win streak. Lets start today with Atlanta who is ahead of us in the standings.


text:
Free Stuff World provides huge list of Free Gift Cards, Free Samples, Free Stuff, Free Trial Offers & Coupons . Update daily for everyone to try :)
New Mobility Magazine Sale Price : 19.95 USD
You're looking for best price for New Mobility Magazine ?. Checkout this Magazine Deal and you will get New Mobility Magazine Subscription only 19.95 USD for 1 year. Get New Mobility Magazine Subscription Now !
Here we have a lot of Deals for Magazines Subscription. Get more Discount Magazines Here
If you enjoyed this article, Get email updates (It's Free)


text:
80 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
Location: Strip
Type: Resort/Hotel, Non-Gaming Hotel
(702) 669-6700
Every visit to Elara is an opportunity to take life to the next level. It's an invitation to be bold. Spontaneous. To explore sophisticated flavors in food and drink. Indulge the senses. A perfect place to hide away in comfortable luxury. See. Be seen. And everything in between.
Illuminate the good life in Las Vegas! Vibrant energy revolves around Elara— a bright light right at the center of the Las Vegas strip. Guests land in the midst of Las Vegas' splendor, steps away from all the excitement and entertainment. Connected to more than 170 shops in the Miracle Mile and across from City Center, Elara features an exotic pool oasis, fitness center, and meeting rooms. Plus a lively bar and lounge—where stars align.
Their luxurious studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom suites allow guests to escape to somewhere far away—that also feels a bit like home. Retreat to comfortable luxury in airy contemporary spaces. Stay connected with wireless Internet. Soak away stress in an en-suite whirlpool. Watch the world turn from expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.
Enjoy marble accented bathrooms, suites with kitchens and stainless-steel appliances, expansive living and seating areas, over-sized jet-stream tubs and showers with rain shower heads, room automation system, wireless high-speed Internet, on-demand movies, and a state-of-the-art fitness center open 24 hours a day!


text:
'By just offering Campbell a contract, the front office can uphold the fact that it wasn't about the money, that the Sabres weren't being cheap. Technically, however, they are being cheap, relatively speaking. Instead of tying up about $36 million over six years, they're only paying Campbell something in the ballpark of $19 million over three years.'
Campbell on the way to San Jose
February 27, 2008 Submitted by
Via: University of Buffalo Spectrum


text:
Cory Durden and Jalaysha Thomas named Scholar Athletes of the Year. Both took home $1000 scholarships each.
Latest in Scholar Athlete
About Scholar Athlete
To nominate someone for Scholar Athlete of the week, make sure he or she has at least a 3.0 grade average, is a major contributor in his or her sport and a senior. We'll need the name of the Scholar Athlete, his or her school, and as much contact information as you can give us on him or her and the coach.
Send your information to Elgin Rucker, or you can call Elgin at (352) 416-0646
The more information you give about the Scholar Athlete the better!
The Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates has sponsored the Scholar Athlete Program since 1997. Every week of the school year, a high school senior in the North Central Florida area is chosen as the Scholar-Athlete of the Week and given a $100 scholarship and a plaque. At the end of the school year we hold a banquet for all the winners and their families. Last year nearly 200 people attended the Scholar Athlete Banquet, where one male and one female is chosen as The Scholar Athlete of the Year. The winners receive a $1,000 scholarship plus a beautiful glass trophy commemorating their achievement. Starting in 2003 the Law Offices of Jeffrey Meldon & Associates teamed up with WCJB TV20 to promote the event widely on TV 20.


text:
or…Some thoughts on Personal Responsibility and the Peer Review Process
Eric Steig
Ryan O'Donnell made a series of serious of allegations against me at ClimateAudit, in the context of our friendly dispute about whether his new paper in the Journal of Climate supports or 'refutes' my own results, published in Nature.
To his credit, Ryan has offered to retract these allegations, now that he is a little better acquainted with the facts. However, it is still important, I think, to set the record straight from my point of view. There were such a great number of claims about my "dishonesty," "duplicity" and [implied] stupidity, all of which are untrue, that it really isn't worth trying to respond in any detail. Just responding to the main two ought to suffice to make the point.
"Eric recommends that we replace our TTLS results with the ridge regression ones (which required a major rewrite of both the paper and the SI) and then agrees with us that the iRidge results are likely to be better . . . and promptly attempts to turn his own recommendation against us."
"[in his RealClimate post]…he tries to … misrepresent the Mann article to support his claim [about the iridge routine] when he already knew otherwise. How do I know he knew otherwise? Because I told him so in the review response."
While it is quite possible that O'Donnell believes both of these claims, they are both false, as it is rather easy to demonstrate.
First, I never suggested to the authors that they use 'iridge'. This was an innovation of O'Donnell and his co-authors, and I merely stated that it 'seems' reasonable. As O'Donnell's co-authors are fond of pointing out, I am not a statistician, and I did not try to argue with them on this point. I did, however, note that previously published work had shown this method to be problematic:
"The use of the 'iridge' procedure makes sense to me, and I suspect it really does give the best results. But O'Donnell et al. do not address the issue with this procedure raised by Mann et al., 2008, which Steig et al. cite as being the reason for using ttls in the regem algorithm. The reason given in Mann et al., is not computational efficiency — as O'Donnell et al state — but rather a bias that results when extrapolating ('reconstruction') rather than infilling is done.
Second, I was the reviewer of the first three drafts of O'Donnell et al submission. However, I did not the review draft four, which was the published one.
, and which is markedly different from draft 3 [note correction: it has been pointed out that it's not really very different; in other words, my criticisms of draft 3 were ignored]. Nor was I ever shown their response to my comments on draft 3, so I did not in fact 'already know' what O'Donnell claims I did. It appears that the editor was swayed by the arguments that I was not a helpful reviewer. In other words, even if one believes that I was "bullying" them into showing particular results, they still had the last word (as any author should).
The fact of the matter is that my reviews of O'Donnell's paper were on balance quite positive. I wrote in the confidential comments to the editor in my very first review that
I emphasize that I think that a fundamentally reworked version of this manuscript could potentially provide a useful scientific contribution, and many of the points made do indeed have scientific merit. Indeed, the authors have done a very thorough analysis, and are to be congratulated on this.
In my second review, I wrote that "O'Donnell et al. have substantially improved their manuscript … and clarified a series of items that led to some confusion on my part."
Page 1 of 3 | Next page


text:
The Public Safety Department is responsible for the safety and security of more than three thousand faculty, staff and students and over fifty buildings located on three campuses. It is our mission to serve and protect the Lesley community to ensure our campus buildings and community members remain safe.
The Public Safety department investigates all criminal incidents, responds to emergencies, patrols the campus, escorts community members upon request, and checks the well being of students, faculty, and staff. Every community member will be treated with respect, care, and confidentiality. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and make high community satisfaction our priority.
Our Public Safety personnel are not police officers and do not have powers of arrest nor do they carry weapons of any kind. Our Officers' legal authority is limited to issuing "Trespass Notices." If police assistance is necessary, the City of Cambridge police will respond. We have cultivated strong relationships with agencies and other area university public safety departments to ensure prompt response during emergencies. The Captain of Public Safety often meets with representatives from the police department and other area public safety/security professionals to exchange ideas and discuss current events. This collaborative approach to law enforcement provides numerous benefits to the community.
The training program for our Public Safety officers is ongoing. All new officers receive a dedicated, one-on-one, extensive orientation. The training program includes topics such as: emergency response, patrol techniques, customer service, incident reporting and access control. Additionally, each officer receives annual bloodborne pathogens, sexual harassment, legal aspects of public safety, first aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and CPR training from Securitas.
Main Page
Emergency Plan
Security Report
In case of emergency, call 911 before calling Public Safety.
Main: 617.349.8888
Brattle Campus: 617.871.6029
Porter Campus: 617.349.8390
Concerned about crime prevention in your residence or place of work? Want to learn how to protect yourself from harassment or theft? Want to learn more personal security tips?
Read More


text:
Wedding Photos from around the world
< back to thumbnails >Full-length strapless Stretch Charmeuse dress w/ beading at empire waist and shirred bodice. Beading always complements dress color The Dessy Group: http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/2742/
Requires Login
Save this photo in your wedding notebook.
Requires Login
You must log in before you can save anything to your wedding notebook Log in here.
If you do not have an account, you can register a new account here.
The Dessy GroupWedding Party Attire, Jewelry/Accessories, Tuxedos
Featured Photo


text:
Shot Glasses
Espresso Shot Glasses
When your road trip collection of novelty shot glasses just won't do (or when you can't look at them with out remembering that final, ill-fated tequila shot last weekend), we have options. From double-walled shot glasses designed to go from the machine to the table to more industrial looking beauties, Seattle Coffee Gear is ready with the glasses you need to hold those few precious pulled ounces of creme.
JoeFrex Shot GlassNot just the boozy kind of shot glass! The JoeFrex Shot Glass is great when it comes to espresso making because it won't leave you guessing about how many ounces is in a single, double or ristretto shot. Marked with dashes, ounces and type of shot you're pulling for every kind of espresso. You'll feel like you've extracted that ideal espresso shot every time --quantitatively and qualitatively! Learn More$4.50
Out of Stock


text:
Mould has developed on some of my frames over winter in two of my bee hives. I suspect this is due to the small colony sizes as these hives were started just prior to winter. One was in a shady position, while the other was in a sunny sheltered position which hasn't made much difference. What should I do with the mould? Clean it or let the bees deal with it? How do I prevent this from happening in the future?
My hives are fully enclosed apart from the entrance. Would putting a match under each corner of the lid to create some ventilation help? My only concern would be that it would make the hive colder. I'm guessing that this will not continue to be a problem now that the weather is warming up. Has anyone else had this problem?