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Some of the codes are actually useful, like color coding all your different windows (bikeshed). And some are, well, we'll just go with less than useful (ponies). Try them all out and let us know which ones you like best. I'm a big fan of the Google Now style background you get from the Konami code. If you've found any others, be sure to share in the comments. You'll find all the codes in the image above.


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Trolls are bullies, no new laws required
Australia apparently has a troll problem. When footballers call prime ministers, attorneys-general get involved, it seems.
Originally internet "trolls" got their kicks from provoking newer members of the online community into a furious defence of some well-worn topic. Delight was taken by the older members in watching the zeal pour out. Traditionally, "trolling" was a Usenet hazing ritual - the victim came through a little bit humiliated and a lot more aware of how the community operated.
I have been trolled in this way more times than I wish to admit, and I learnt that when joining an online community it pays to "lurk", to read and ponder the workings of the group for a while before jumping in, opinions blazing.
As the World Wide Web developed and more people started to participate, trolling started to change in character. Trolling became more about drive-by-like incitement, where the troll had no intention of being part of a community, rather they derived pleasure from how far they could drag as many people as possible from the original discourse, often into intellectual back alleys. The tone became darker, the methods less like gentle poking and more hostile and provoking. At this point, the endgoal of trolling was to maximise the ensuing vitriol.
Trolling is now the internet pastime of the bored, insecure and antisocial trying to bait members of the community into descending to their level - gutter boors. It is bullying and puerile name calling, pure and simple.
Sadly, trolling is now about growing your own status through hurt.
Social networks have provided the audience that can turn your nasty tweet into an avalanche.
We have been told that this is all because we don't use our real identities, that we hide behind anonymity as cowards. I don't buy into this reasoning at all. Real names might make the individual easier to track down, but even well-known and validated identities will still bully if they think it will earn them status in their community. Using your real name doesn't magically make you less of a jerk and it isn't a guarantee of accountability. Nor does it necessarily lessen the hurt felt by a bully victim.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) last week released a five-step plan to reduce the impact of internet bullying. These steps, which include "Ignore the troll; block the troll; report trolls; talk with friends and family; and protect friends from trolls", are all good advice but the most important in my opinion is "protect friends from trolls".
Trolls need a passive audience, it is their oxygen. If they feel they can say what they like without censure then they will. It's one thing to escalate policing the problem to the likes of Twitter/Facebook and Google, but the most immediate and long-term solution is, as a society, to call them out and say that it is not OK, and sideline them.
When a spiteful tweet is targeting someone, the troll's pleasure is increased when the victim's own network is a silent witness, or even prolongs it by sharing it. Nasty comments can be diluted and the heat dissipated by your network of friends running interference so to speak. Fellowship is the key - early intervention in the event is preferable to legislation.
My own experience in these matters can be distilled into the following points. When witnessing someone being bullied online:
- Don't ever share/retweet nasty comments - even "funny" ones.
- Give the target of the online attack some positive attention to balance out the negative. This doesn't mean you have to agree with their position, but acknowledge they don't deserve this level of disrespect.
- Don't spin nasty comments into some form of comedy and then share them.
- Don't follow/friend a troll and if you do, unfollow/unfriend them as soon as they start. They will soon get the message that their comments are negatively affecting their social status.
- Encourage the victim to log off and take a break for a few hours. Bullies get easily bored. Remind your friend that this is not a sign of surrender, there is no war, the troll does not win when you do nothing; they win when you keep raging at them. Invite your friend out for a coffee and laugh at the bully in real conversation.
- Don't troll the bully.
- Don't tell the victim to harden up or "get over it".
A person who feels part of a community has less to gain from trolling behaviours, regardless of what label (real name or alias) they use to identify themselves. Often the bully reveals more about themselves in the exchange than they do about the victim. A solid online community has its own defences against trolls.
Swords and Laser co-host Tom Merritt suggested at a recent panel that his approach to troll messages is to remove all the inflammatory and charged language, if there is anything left in the comment, respond to that in a reasonable manner - at least give them the option of rising above their initial comment. If, after you remove all the hatred there is nothing left, down-vote, ban or delete the message and move on.
In closing, hate language, bigotry and defamation is just that. There is no need to put it under a new and nebulous banner of trolling - call it what it really is and deal with it as the current laws have specified.
It is wrong no matter what medium is used to express it. However, putting all care and responsibility on the social network providers isn't a sustainable solution and it doesn't relieve the wider community of looking out for, and coming to the aid of, all targets of bullying - cyber or otherwise.
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The theme of this particular episode was "What do you do when you want something, and the person putting obstacles in your way is YOU? How do you get around yourself?" They interviewed a woman who found a novel way to convince herself to quit smoking, and a doctor who'd managed to make a bargain with himself (a threat, actually) in order to push through his writer's block and get his book on migraines written. He gave himself a deadline that was a DEADline, if you get me, and managed to finish ahead of schedule.
I don't know how effective these strategies would be for everyone, but I've made myself a huge threat, and New Guy is prepared to hold me to it. Considering the nature of the bargain--finish a project within the next 40 days, or else--I'm hoping the motivation will work. If it doesn't...I don't even want to think about it. It's nothing dangerous or damaging--more in line with the retarded things they get people to do on Fear Factor--but I still don't want to do it. :P
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Last year's Academy Award winners Meryl Streep, Jean Dujardin, Octavia Spencer and Christopher Plummer will return to present on this year's telecast, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have announced.
"We are honored to have Meryl, Octavia, Christopher and Jean, last year's Oscar winners in each of the acting categories, return to the Oscar stage," Zadan and Meron said.
Streep, who is the most nominated actor with 17 nominations, has won three Academy Awards, including last year's lead actress award for her performance in "The Iron Lady." Dujardin won the award for his lead performance in the Best Picture winner "The Artist," it was his first nomination. Spencer, also a first time nominee, took home the Oscar for her supporting role in Best Picture nominee "The Help." Plummer, who has twice been nominated, won the award for his supporting role in "Beginners."
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Gov. Pat Quinn has selected former Chicago schools CEO and 2002 gubernatorial candidate Paul Vallas as his running mate in 2014.
The Chicago Democrat announced Vallas as his pick in an email Friday.
Quinn says he's known Vallas for 30 years and "he's never been shy about fighting for education, reform and opportunities for working people.''
Vallas is currently the school superintendent in Bridgeport, Conn., where he's been fighting to keep his job in a court battle waged by his critics. Vallas ran Chicago Public Schools from 1995 until 2001.
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The other day, I was throwing together a hash-brown potato casserole at the last minute for a potluck family reunion when I realized the recipe called for a can of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup, an item I'd forgotten to pick up on my run to the grocery store. But not to worry, I thought.
In 2006, we were told by doctors in another hospital that our mother would die in the next few days.
The reason I am sharing these thoughts with you is I was approached by someone who wanted more information on the home dialysis and I feel there are more people out there who one day may need to think about going this way instead of going to a clinic and going through a more aggressive treatment.
Instead of doing it daily, you do it every two to three days and it is more aggressive.
Thank you, Owen County.
I was overwhelmed with gratitude for the Rotary Club's "Owen Countian of the Year" award, presented to me at the Owen County Fair 2010. I was so surprised.
I was about age 42 when I felt the urge to record Owen County's local history. My dreams, aspirations and desire of yester years began to unfold into action.
1 John 5:2 says, "This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands."
Notice the word of God tells us to first of all love God and also carry out his commands. During the summer months of 2010, the Baptist churches in Owen County surely showed their love for God and his children; and by doing this they also followed his commands. Almost 100 percent of the Baptist churches collected school supplies for the Owen County Schools.
My name is Patty Barnes and I have been on dialysis for almost a year.
Three times a week I travel to northern Kentucky to receive dialysis treatment. I also see Dr. Mital, a kidney specialist in northern Kentucky.
If the dialysis clinic had opened here in Owenton, I could see him more, instead of traveling.
I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to those who have been taking the time and energy to pick up trash along the roads in Owen County. I've seen them a few times on my way to Frankfort and I saw a group working on the Sparta Road the other day. It surely does make a difference when people care enough to keep our county clean.
It would be wonderful if people wouldn't throw the trash out in the first place, but thank goodness there are those willing to pick it up. Your efforts are appreciated. If I were able, I would help you myself.
For 37 years, I have made Owen County my home. It is a home by choice, having decided all those years ago to leave the home of my childhood and the home of my young adult life. From New York to Owen County – followed by many instances of having to address the question posed by all of my family and each of my friends in the North, "Why Kentucky?" And from my new-found friends and neighbors in Kentucky the question, "Why here, why Owen County?"
"Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone can learn from the stories of others. These stories, taken together, are the stories of our communities, our counties, our regions, and unique Kentucky culture and heritage."
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A wise man once uttered four words that have changed my life. While talking to him about his life and the successes he had enjoyed, he offered me some marital advice that I try and live by. Notice I said "try." He said, Brian, if you want to find happiness then you need to remember this phrase: "Happy wife, happy life."eeBefore I go any further let me just say, I love you, honey. eeSaturday night was my 20-year class reunion from Campbell County High School.
Edith Rose Stewart was born on Dec. 14, 1923. She was raised on a farm on Stewart's Ridge Road in Owen County with her parents and nine siblings.
I would like to commend the Owen County Board of Education in its choice for interim superintendent for Owen County Schools.
In the course of my tenure at Grant County Schools, Mr. Don Martin was an exceptional superintendent for that school district.
When I was a young boy, one of my most treasured possessions was my stuffed frog.
I remember stalking around the Harrison County Fair – probably sometime around 1971 or 1972 – with my older sister, looking atone of those games where you toss a dart at a balloon and the tag behind it tells you what you won.
It was always my favorite game at the county fair. Boys seem to have an innate love of things that go "POP."
I've always had a bit of a jaded attitude toward the world we live in.
My parents, both part of the baby boom era, were older than the parents of the other kids in school. Both grew up on farms where work was something you did if you wanted to keep food on the table and clothes on your back.
From the stories they've told all my life, neighbors were an integral part of day-to-day life. You shared what you had with your neighbor, though it may not be much, and you helped each other in whatever way you could.
For those who say nothing ever happens in Owen County ... I almost knocked down William Shatner at Elk Creek Winery a few weeks ago.
I was there to have lunch with Benjy Hamm, editorial director for Landmark Community Newspapers, the parent company of the News-Herald.
We discussed business and, as always, had a great meal at the winery.
After lunch, we walked around and visited the store.
Today we no longer express our feelings, thoughts, or do daily work at our place of employment on the written page.
We now tend to communicate in new ways. We have been swallowed up by technology. We e-mail, copy on disc, text abbreviated messages, or talk on the cell phones. In these paperless times, writing letters, lists, or paper work is nearly a lost art.
In some circumstances, however, things written down can be more effectively used. I found this to be especially true involving the delinquent tax list for 2009.
It seems to me that bad fathers, from King Lear to Angela's Ashes, get more coverage in literature than good ones. From a lifetime of reading, I finally pulled up Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird as an example of a great literary dad. Perhaps the villains outnumber the nice guys in fiction because they drive a plot more easily than steady men. Or perhaps it is true, as the Bible warns us, that the sins of the fathers are visited on the children even unto the third and fourth generation.
You may have heard of Tona Barkley because she and her husband, John Harrod, are local musicians who perform throughout the region. Another reason you may know her is because she is on the ballot to serve as a director of Owen Electric Cooperative.
We have known Tona for over 30 years. She is an intelligent, hardworking and honest person. She retired from KET in Lexington and has the time, energy and interest to serve the members of our electric co-op and help Owen Electric as it moves into the future.
I am writing this letter in support of Ann Bond to the Owen Electric Board of Directors.
I have known Ann all of my life. She is a life-long resident of Owen County. Ann is just an all around good person and has served Owen County well over the years. She welcomes your questions and concerns regarding Owen Electric.
I am asking members in her district to come out and support her on June 25 at the annual meeting. It is held at Grant County High School in Dry Ridge. The voting is held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and you are allowed one vote per household.
One of the lessons we all should have been learning through the last couple years is that large corporate enterprises can run extremely askew from the public interest. We have even seen them operate against their own best interests as their executives helped themselves to personal financial rewards while steering their companies into devastating circumstances.
I would like to take an opportunity to thank everyone who participated in Relay 2010 for all their hard work. Relay has grown to something that is bigger than a steering committee, bigger than team captains, bigger than participants – it has become a community in and of itself. As a community, we have raised over $71,000, in spite of other events and some weather challenges. What a huge accomplishment for a community our size.
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Snow Skin Mooncake (冰皮月饼)
Snow skin mooncake or crystal mooncake is a non-baked mooncake with a soft and chewy texture. It is eaten chilled best eaten with a cup of hot Chinese tea.
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130g Cooked Glutinous Rice Flour (Gao Fen) Sifted
160g powdered sugar
130 ml boiled carrot, dragonfruit juice or screwpine leaves juice
2 Tbsp fresh milk
1 Tbsp shortening (I use Crisco)
1 kg Moocake paste (Red Bean, Lotus, Green tea)
80g melon seeds (lightly toasted)
Sieve together the icing sugar and cooked glutinous flour.
Add in the shortening. Combine until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.
Add in the juice and milk. Mix to a soft and smooth dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Divide the dough in 60g and roll into a ball. Wrap each ball with cling wrap until ready to use.Filling:
Add melon seeds to mooncake paste.
Roll it tightly into a ball of 120g each.To make MooncakesLightly dust hands with cooked glutinous rice flour. Flatten the dough. Place the filling into the center of the dough.
Wrapped it up tightly and seal the edges.
Put in a floured mooncake mould. Tap and remove it.
Chill for at least 6 hours before serving.
Snow Skin Mooncake
Snow Skin Mooncake – Crystal mooncake is a non-baked mooncake with a soft and chewy texture. It is eaten chilled best eaten with a cup of hot Chinese tea.
It's almost the time of year for mooncake as the Chinese will be celebrating Mid-Autumn festival (中秋节) on Sept 12. The markets and stores are filled with various brands and forms of mooncake. I have never attempted to make mooncake at home but my contributor Siew Loon is so talented that she even makes her own mooncake. Check out these gorgeous looking snow skin mooncake. Enjoy! (If you wish to buy mooncake, click the link. This pork jerky is also great with mooncake.)
Time flies and in 2 weeks time we will be celebrating the Mid-Autumn festival. The history Mid-Autumn festival can be found at this link. This year the Mid-Autumn festival will be celebrated on September 12. This festival is also commonly known as Mooncake Festival. There are so many varieties of mooncakes these days and honestly I have lost count of it. Like every other year, I will make some mooncakes to be given away as gifts to friends and relatives. Instead of the traditional mooncakes, there was a special request from a very close friend to do Snowskin Mooncakes with natural ingredients. It came as a challenge, and I finally decided to use carrots, dragonfruits and screwpine leaves. I thought it will be great to share with our Rasa Malaysia readers.
Snowskin mooncake is a non-baked mooncake which is commonly eaten cold and fresh. It has a elastic, chewy and soft skin. It is made of Cooked Glutinous Rice flour (Gao Fen) which you can get at any Asian grocery shops or bakery supply shops. This is a must try recipe for those who loves Snowskin Mooncakes.
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Camp Jeep® is Heading for Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., August 10-12
Auburn Hills, Mich., May 25, 2006 - Camp Jeep®, the off-road driving and activity-filled event for Jeep vehicle owners and their families, will be held for the first time ever at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., August 10-12, 2006.
From across America, more than 7,000 devotees of Jeep vehicles and the Jeep lifestyle are expected to participate in the event, along with their estimated 1,800 Jeep vehicles. This is the 12th year of Camp Jeep.
"Camp Jeep is the ultimate destination for owners who are truly passionate about their Jeep vehicles," said John Plecha, Director, Jeep Marketing and Global Communications. "Camp Jeep gives them the opportunity to share the 'go anywhere/do anything' attitude of Jeep with family and friends from across America."
Camp Jeep attendees will be able to test drive three all-new vehicles: the
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will be on display. New this year are thrill rides in the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 8 and a rally course for the Jeep Compass. Back for the second year in a row will be a special exhibition by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, plus the Jeep King of the Mountain Professional Bike World Championship.
Yet, what keeps Jeep owners coming back year after year are the opportunities to drive Jeep vehicles off-road and the nearly 150 family-oriented outdoor activities that tap into the Jeep lifestyle of freedom, adventure, mastery and authenticity. Among the many popular activities:
4x4 off-road trails, ranging from scenic to difficult
For those who want pre-trail training, there will be the Trail Rated® Off-Road Course, where owners learn off-road driving skills by navigating steep grades, large rocks, log crossings, sand and other obstacles
Engineering Village is where Jeep owners can talk to Jeep engineers about every aspect of their vehicles
The Camp Kids Village will feature arts and crafts for youngsters and a driving course with miniature Jeep vehicles
A variety of outdoor adventure sports are slated for the Sports & Adventure Village, including a 60-foot Adventure Tower, rock climbing, hiking, fly-casting, scuba diving and more
The 65-year history of Jeep -- complete with memorabilia and vintage vehicles dating back to WW II -- will be in the World of Jeep Village
Two events will bring even more excitement to this year's Camp Jeep.
There will be a 45-minute air show over Camp Jeep featuring rare WWII aircraft on Friday, August 11.
Also, the National Anthem Project, sponsored by Jeep, will make a special stop at Camp Jeep as part of a 50-city nationwide tour. The National Anthem Project: Restoring Americas Voice is a multi-year national education initiative to re-teach Americans the words to The Star-Spangled Banner. The display will feature a patriotic-themed Jeep Liberty and Jeep Grand Cherokee as well as interactive activities that teach about the historical significance of the national anthem. Camp Jeep attendees can sign up for the National Anthem Project All-Star Contest, in which one winner from each state will be awarded a $1,000 donation to their local music program and given the opportunity to perform at a concert in Washington, D.C. in 2007.
Jeep vehicle owners who register by June 15 pay $345 per vehicle to attend. After that date, registration is $395. Those who refer a friend who registers will receive a $25 discount card to be used at the Jeep Store on site. This popular venue is where Jeep gear and Camp Jeep merchandise is sold. When attendees refer four or more friends who register, all will receive a $50 refund in the mail after the event.
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We know that some of you think we're die-hard Bellator haters, simply because we have no problem calling a garbage show a garbage show. But believe us, we don't go out looking for ways to embarrass America's #2 MMA promotion — this stuff just has a way of finding us.
Like tonight at Bellator 130, for example. We were prepared to give Bobby Lashley a respectful pat on the back for running through his fifth consecutive non-Wiki opponent. But it was the way Lashley won that made us shake our damn heads.
The former WWE star and current TNA attraction faced off against undefeated British heavyweight Karl Etherington, who had come into the fight with a 9-0 record, and all wins coming in the first round — seven of which were earned in under a minute. On paper, Etherington is no can. He was also billed as a judo black belt, which is kind of hard to believe when you watch the GIF of the finish, in which the Brit tries to pull Lashley to the mat, loses his grip, and flops onto his stomach where Lashley bashes him until Etherington taps to strikes. Not exactly Rousey-esque.
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Law enforcement executives prioritize competing demands for police services every day. The scope of these demands continues to expand while operating costs increase and resources diminish. This conflict between available resources and priorities has been detrimental to traffic enforcement and crime prevention.
A number of law enforcement agencies have developed strategies based on the confluence of traffic incidents and crime to address both issues through common interventions. These strategies translate accurate and timely local data into an effective and fluid action plan to reduce crime and crashes.
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December 10, 2012
Lemme guess: You just sang that song from those silly Chia Pet commercials. "Cha, cha, cha, chia!" Well, believe it or not, the chia seeds that are currently a nutrition rage are the same chia seeds that made grassy porcupines a fad back in the 80's and early 90's. It looks like chia seeds may offer more value to our bodies than they do as a holiday gag gift so, perhaps this time, chia is here to stay!
Chia is a very tiny seed that packs a really big punch. I just recently discovered these seeds and used them to whip up a delicious Chia and Almond Baked Oatmeal with Raspberry Swirl that gave me a killer energy boost. This is a big deal to a sitter who has to keep up with little ones all day, so I was intrigued. I wanted to know more about chia seeds and whether they were really worth the hype, so I did some digging and here's what I found (including that they can be used as a butter and egg substitute… seriously, read on!).
Chia seeds are harvested from a plant in Central American that's related to mint. The seeds were used by the Aztec and Inca people as an energy source because they are a complete protein. With the combination of high protein and a good mix of amino acids, these little beauties will help you keep your energy up. In addition, chia seeds have three times more calcium than a serving of milk. This makes chia particularly great for the mamas in the house. And there's more: chia seeds are also a great source of fiber.
Now that we have established that chia seeds are a great addition to any diet, what do we do with them?! The easiest thing is to throw them into smoothies, oatmeal or even cereal. And I literally mean throw them right in. The seeds are virtually tasteless and, unlike flax seeds, don't need to be ground in order for you to absorb the nutrients.
If you're feeling really adventurous, you can easily (and in no time!) use chia seeds to make a nutrient-dense gel that can be used as an egg or butter substitute. Check out how below and be sure to grab my recipe for Chia and Almond Baked Oatmeal with Raspberry Swirl, and awesome make-ahead breakfast that will give you a energy boost, too!
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Chia Gel
(can be shared with kids 6+ mos)*
Makes 1 cup of gel
1 cup water
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1. Whisk together water and seeds. Let stand for at least 10-15 minutes until a gel forms. One tablespoon of chia gel is equal to one egg. You can also substitute up to half of the butter in your recipe with an equivalent amount of gel.
*Note: This gel can safely be used in any foods shared with kids 6+ months. It will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Chia and Almond Baked Oatmeal with Raspberry Swirl
(Can be shared with kids 6+ mos)*
Serves 4
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon nutmeg
1 cup almond milk, plus more for serving
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons chia gel (see recipe above)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract, you can substitute the resin scraped from 1/2 a vanilla bean
1/4 cup favorite, all-natural raspberry jam
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8″ baking pan or 4 individual ramekins; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine oats, almonds, cinnamon, baking powder and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup almond milk, butter, chia gel and vanilla resin or extract.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir to mix well.
4. Pour mixture into prepped pan or ramekins. Add raspberry jam on top, all of it if using an 8″ pan or 4 equal portions if using ramekins, and, using a butter knife, swirl it into the oat mixture. Bake for 25 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown on top. If using an 8″ pan, scoop oatmeal into a bowl before serving, otherwise allow ramekins to cool completely before serving. Serve with a splash of almond milk on top.
*Note: This can be safely shared with kids as young as 6 months. Just be sure to cool completely and puree oatmeal into an age appropriate consistency before serving. Also, consider serving little ones portions with less jam. They won't miss it and it cuts down on the amount of sugar in their meal.
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Why don't we have a TTT clone with Brikwarsy art that we could reuse later on?
Ideally by the end of this we could have some uberviolent simple turn based strategy game - something that *feels* like Brikwars.
I'm doubtful about my ability to help as I have a broken arm.
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You've done so much with performance-capture technology, with varying opinions about some of those films. When you look back at the early stuff like "The Polar Express," what do you think about? Do you ever wish anything was different or have any regrets how they turned out? No, not at all. Like I said earlier about "Back to the Future," I think you make movies in the time that you make 'em with the technology that you have with the abilities that you have. That's how they live and that's how they are in the universe. I'm not one of those people that believes in going back and changing things because you can. When I finish a movie it's done.-- Matt Pais Click here for the full Q&A
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18.104.22.168.2.2. Floods
Floods also may become more frequent (see Section 126.96.36.199). All rivers are susceptible to flooding, and nearby populations are potentially vulnerable. In the United States, floods are the most frequent natural disaster, as well as the leading cause of death from natural disasters. The mean annual loss of life is estimated to be 146 deaths yr-1 (National Weather Service, 1992; Patz et al., 2000). In 1997, the Canadian Red River flood displaced more than 25,000 people (Francis and Hengeveld, 1998; Manitoba Water Commission, 1998).
During a flood, disaster relief workers may be at risk of injury. For example, 119 injuries were identified from medical claims of people engaged in sandbagging activities in the 1993 Midwest floods. Heat-related injury or illness (HRI), which occurs when the body can no longer maintain a healthy core temperature, was the most frequently reported injury diagnosis; a total of 23 HRI (19.3% of the 119 total injuries) were reported (Dellinger et al., 1996). HRI therefore is a potential problem in disaster relief situations, particularly if high ambient temperature and high humidity exist. Following a flood, flood victims may be at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, which are risk factors for suicide. Krug et al. (1998) showed that suicide rates increased from 12.1 to 13.8 per 100,000 population in the 4 years after floods. Inundations of sites that contain toxic wastes, sewage, animal wastes, or agrochemical products may result in immediate human exposure to wastes from floodwaters, contamination of edible fish, and long-term contamination of flooded living structures (see Sections 126.96.36.199 and 184.108.40.206.2.2).
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Climate models currently are unable to project accurately how hurricanes will change in the future. Today, an average of two hurricanes make landfall each year along the coastline of the continental United States (Hebert et al., 1993). There has been considerable interdecadal variability in the number of landfalling hurricanes in the United States (Pielke and Pielke, 1997). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared fewer than 20 natural disasters annually in the 1950s and 1960s but more than 40 yr-1 in the 1990s (Miller et al., 2000). Hurricanes' strong winds and heavy rains cause injury, death, and psychological disorders (Logue et al., 1979; Patz et al., 2000). A total of 20-30% of adults who lived through Hurricane Andrew showed evidence of PTSD at 6 months and 2 years after the event (Norris et al., 1999).
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Milder winter temperatures will decrease heavy snowstorms but could cause an increase in freezing rain if average daily temperatures fluctuate about the freezing point. It is difficult to predict where ice storms will occur and identify vulnerable populations. The ice storm of January 1998 (see Section 22.214.171.124) left 45 people dead and nearly 5 million people without heat or electricity in Ontario, Quebec, and New York (CDC, 1998; Francis and Hengeveld, 1998; Kerry et al., 1999). The storm had a huge impact on medical services and human health. Doctors' offices were forced to close, and a large number of surgeries were cancelled (Blair, 1998; Hamilton, 1998). One urban emergency department reported 327 injuries resulting from falls in a group of 257 patients (Smith et al., 1998b).
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Although some evidence is available regarding increases in the intensity and frequency of some extreme weather events, it is not yet clear how tornadoes will be affected. The tornado of July 31, 1987, in Edmonton, Alberta, killed 27 people and injured 253 (Etkin et al., 1998). Trends in the United States appear to show a decreasing number of deaths since the 1950s, although data on the number of events causing deaths do not show a trend (Kunkel et al., 1999). Godleski (1997) reports that persons who endure tornadoes often experience a variety of stress responses, including depression, acute and post-traumatic stress disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, and somatization.
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Jeff's Resourceful Remodel
Name: Jeffrey Lamb
Location: Travis Heights, Austin, Texas
Size: 1650 square feet
Years lived in: 0 years; still looking to live here someday
Jeffrey, who currently lives in New York with his wife and two children, is accustomed to living small and smart. A self-identified DIY'er, he's also not afraid to get his hands dirty and involved in projects of all sizes. As he started getting things in order for a relocation back to his home state of Texas, he knew he had to put trust in a professional. See how they brought this mid-century style home up-to-date in a format suitable for his growing family.
Jeffrey's feeling the call to 'come back to Texas' so his children can grow up near the rest of his immediate family. He purchased a place in Austin with hopes of transforming it into a home they all can enjoy. Jeffrey had a vision for the space but needed help realizing it while still working in New York. A longtime friend recommended his brother, Erik Gonzalez, of design-build firm Sago International. In five short months they transformed a well-worn space, with old tile floors and awkward bathroom spaces, into the large and open floorplan you see here today.
Jeffrey felt really lucky to work with Erik and appreciated the relationship he developed with him. "He asked my opinion on several ideas he had, and I would tell him what I thought...but I also told him to be honest with me if he disagreed. I'm not a designer, so I wanted his professional opinion and guidance so I didn't mess this up." Erik used his resourcefullness to stay on budget, repurposing an old kitchen cabinet for use in the laundry room, as well as sourcing several items from eBay, such as the Starck toilet and Grohe shower hardware in the bathrooms. Jeffrey did a little smart shopping himself, gathering two large aluminum mirrors, featured in the hallway and bathroom, from a Gap store closing sale for only $20 a piece.
To maximize living space the floorplan was re-thought and configured. Bedroom closet space was traded in for a wider kitchen walkway, and an unusually large utility room was shrunk to accomodate a full-size bath and larger bedrooms. The main living area and kitchen showcase clean all-white walls and counters. Jeffrey mentions he was initially skeptical of that design decision, but now that he's furnishing the space he sees how well the motif lends itself to posters, art and other decor. On the walls are photos from New Zealand and China, and sculpted masks from the Caribbean. Jeffrey is still thinking of ways to infuse the space with more decorative elements and midcentury colors like avocado green, saffron orange, and powder blue. It's a work and dream in progress but the fit and finish of the space is something Jeffrey is proud of and realizes he couldn't have done himself.
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My Style: Modern, clean, simple, tropical.
Inspiration: The inspiration for this house comes from its midcentury modern heritage.
Favorite Element: Open layout and large rooms.
Biggest Challenge: Changing the floor plan to make the kitchen bigger and move the second bathroom across the house.
What Friends Say: Why don't you live here yet?
Biggest Embarrassment: The backyard grass
Proudest DIY: The built-in wooden bench around the deck.
Biggest Indulgence: The large Caesarstone countertop and cherry wood floors.
Best Advice: Alan Gonzlez, owner of Papi Tinos on E. Sixth, said "call my brother (Erik Gonzalez of Sago International), he can help you!"
Dream Sources: Any modern design store.
Resources of Note:
- • Cirrus Fan by Modern Fan Company
• Chesterfield-style Couch
• Propaganda posters from China
• TV cart from CB2
- • Chandelier from David Trubridge
• Side chairs from West Elm
• Bench and Table from Organic Modernism
- • Flight of the Concords Poster
- • Eames-style Shell Chair
• Desk from Organic Modernism
• Original photos of the Māori - native New Zealander's
- • Mask sculptures from the Caribbean
• Drawings from Bali
• Starck Toilet
• Grohe Hardware
Thanks, Jeffrey and family!
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FRANKFURT—Deutsche Telekom AG's chief executive said Thursday he hasn't received an offer for U.S. subsidiary T-Mobile US Inc. that meets his requirements for a deal after Iliad SA of France bid $15 billion for a majority stake in the U.S. cellular carrier.
CEO Timotheus Höttges said he is open to a transaction in the U.S. if it is value-accretive, but "at this point in time, we have no offer on the table which increases value more than what we're developing organically." The offer from Iliad, an upstart French operator...


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Nora Bredes, director of the Susan B. Anthony Center for Women's Leadership at the University of Rochester, died on Thursday, Aug. 18, of complications from breast cancer. Ms. Bredes, a former Suffolk County (N.Y.) legislator and longtime activist in women's, environmental, and public health issues, was 60.
"Nora Bredes made enormous contributions to the advancement of women in politics in New York State by creating programs and initiatives that support women's aspirations and talents," said University President Joel Seligman. "Her research on women in politics had an impact on the democratic process at the state, regional, and national levels. Nora was a person of extraordinary commitment and intelligence who made a difference in the life of our University. I am deeply saddened by her too early death. She will be profoundly missed."
Ms. Bredes had served as director of the Susan B. Anthony Center for Women's Leadership since 1999. Her work at the center involved celebrating women's achievements and analyzing barriers to their progress. The center conducts biennial surveys of the number of women serving in New York's local governments and sponsors the Women Leading Local Governments Initiative, an effort that links women elected to New York's city and county governments to each other and to public policy experts and resources.
"Nora Bredes was dedicated to furthering Susan B. Anthony's enduring vision for women, both on campus and within the Rochester community," said University Provost and Executive Vice President Ralph Kuncl. "Among her many accomplishments at the University was the expansion of the center's hallmark program, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton/Susan B. Anthony Conversations, and the creation of a history conference about the life and times of Susan B. Anthony. More than that, she was passionate about the substantive political change that women could achieve in American political life if given the chance."
In 2006, she created ''100 Years Since Susan B.," a yearlong, community-wide examination of women's progress since Susan B. Anthony's death in 1906. In 2010, under Ms. Bredes' leadership, the Anthony Center launched the First Women website, an online resource dedicated to the first women elected to political office in New York State.
"Nora Bredes was an incredibly courageous woman who took on some of our state's toughest battles, and inspired countless individuals along the way," said U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. "From the halls of government to the classrooms of the University of Rochester, and throughout our communities, we will greatly miss her leadership and her pioneering vision. But in the spirit of Susan B. Anthony and Eleanor Roosevelt, Nora's life's cause will continue as we keep fighting for the empowerment of all women. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones."
Before coming to the Anthony Center in 1999, Ms. Bredes spent more than 20 years working in government and for nonprofit organizations. From 1992 to 1998, she served on the Suffolk County (N.Y.) Legislature, winning passage of comprehensive anti-tobacco measures, improving protections for victims of domestic violence, and sponsoring the Greenways Bond Act, a measure that secured $62 million to preserve Suffolk's open space, parks, and farmlands.
In 1996, she was a candidate for U.S. Congress, winning the endorsement of the New York Times, which described her as "a reform-minded member of the Suffolk County Legislature who has proved a tenacious and effective advocate for the causes she pursues." In 2009, she ran as a Democratic candidate for Monroe County (N.Y.) Legislature.
"Nora Bredes brought to Rochester a woman who possessed integrity, intelligence, dedication, and loyalty," said U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter, who represents the 28th Congressional District. "Her love for Rochester was sparked by her love for the women's movement and Susan B. Anthony. Her dedication to her family, her profession, and her friends was complete, and I'm sure served as a model for the young people she taught at the university. She truly left a void in us that cannot be filled."
Before becoming a legislator, Ms. Bredes directed the New York League of Conservation Voters. From 1980 to 1989, she led the Shoreham Opponents Coalition in a successful effort to prevent operation of the Long Island Lighting Company's Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant. The grassroots campaign against the nuclear plant eventually won support from a majority of Long Island's citizens and elected officials. In 1987, then-Gov. Mario Cuomo appointed Ms. Bredes as a founding trustee of the Long Island Power Authority.
Ms. Bredes earned numerous honors during her career, including Champion for Public Health (1995/1998, American Cancer Society); Woman of the Year in Government (1995, Times-Beacon Newspapers); Environmentalist of the Year (1994, LI Sierra Club); NYS Environmentalist of the Year (Environmental Advocates, 1986); and one of 10 National Grassroots Heroes (1990, Mother Jones magazine).
Lynn Sherr, award-winning former ABC news correspondent and author, met Ms. Bredes on her travels to Rochester when researching her book, Failure Is Impossible, and later attended several University of Rochester events at Ms. Bredes' invitation. "Nora cared deeply about the issues that affect women today," said Ms. Sherr. "She never compromised her values and she wanted everyone to understand as she understood that equal rights were not a privilege, but they were in fact a right."
Ms. Bredes served on the boards of several not-for-profit organizations. After four years as board member of Eleanor's Legacy, a statewide pro-choice Democratic women's organization, she was elected president in 2010.
Ms. Bredes also served on the boards of NYS Environmental Advocates, the Mid-Suffolk NOW, the University of Rochester Medical Center's Women's Health Partnership, and the Harley School in Brighton, N.Y. From 2005 to 2007, she was president of the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, a 150-year-old congregation of 800 members. As president, she helped guide the congregation through a transition to new ministers and a reformed governance structure.
"Nora was a tremendous source of personal support and inspiration during the early days of my race when very few people believed in my chances," said U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul, who won a special election in May to represent New York's 26th Congressional District. "Nora was a believer and I will always treasure the faith she had in me. In her memory, I will continue the fight to encourage and support more women in the political process. My friend was taken from us far too young and she will be deeply missed."
Ms. Bredes was regularly sought by media for comments on issues related to women and politics and appeared on CNN, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, ABC News, and in other print and broadcast outlets. She was featured in Good Housekeeping magazine, New York Woman, Newsday, and the New York Times. Her commentaries on politics and public policy also were carried in Newsday and the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
Ms. Bredes was born and raised in Huntington, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree from Cornell University, and also studied family and community education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She taught "Women in Politics" in the University of Rochester's Department of Political Science.
Allida Black, project director and editor of the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, is former president of Eleanor's Legacy, and knew Ms. Bredes well. "It's an unfathomable loss," said Ms. Black. "Nora took the best of what a university should be and combined it with her commitment to public service." Ms. Black's project at George Washington University is designed to preserve, teach, and apply Eleanor Roosevelt's work in support of human rights and democratic principles.
Ms. Bredes is survived by her husband, Jack Huttner of Pittsford, N.Y., and their three sons, Nathan, Tobias, and Gabriel; her mother, Dorothy Black of Lakewood, Ohio; a brother, Donald, of Danville, Vt.; and a sister, Amy, of Port Jefferson. Funeral arrangements are pending.


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32. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5) - Previously: #32 - Chapter 6 of Mike Mularkey's upcoming book, 101 Ways to Lose a Football Game After Establishing a Big Lead:
Running the ball chews up the clock, so doing so is inadvisable when you have a comfortable lead. Throwing the ball every down puts you at risk of turnovers and clock stoppages, so this is the preferred option after establishing a huge advantage on the scoreboard.
Calling pass plays becomes even more prevalent when your backup quarterback is in the game(1). Backup quarterbacks tend to have worse accuracy and arm strength than your starter, even if said starter happens to be Blaine Gabbert. Thus, asking reserve signal-callers to throw non-stop in the fourth quarter is one of the best strategies you can employ.
(1) - If your backup quarterback is intoxicated (see Chad Henne, Week 7, 2012), make sure you remove the running back from the game entirely so he doesn't drunkenly audible to a running play.
31. Kansas City Chiefs (1-5) - Previously: #31 - With the Chiefs on a bye, I can further discuss Chad Henne, who naturally is featured in this week's episode of the Adventures of Derek Anderson's Magic Flask!
Derek Anderson: Heyyyyzzz yeewwww Jjaaagggaaarrr quaarrrrbbbaacckk! Havvvee drrriiinkk froommm myyy fllasskk and yewwwwlll beee beeeerrrrr quuaarrrbaacckk hic!
Chad Henne: NOOOOOOOOOOOO I DUNNNNNNNN WANNNNNN PLLALAAYY QUAUAARRRBBACCKK!!
Derek Anderson: Wuuutt?
Chad Henne: I JUUSSSS WANNNN DRRRIIINK AT FRRAATT PPARRTTAAAYY!!! WHHHYY OTTHHURR QUAARRRBBAACK HAVVE TAAAA GGGEETT HURRRTTT!?
Derek Anderson: Yeewww wannnn driiinkk froommm flaaask hic?
Chad Henne: OOOKKK BUUTT I DUNNN WANNNN PLLLAAYY QUAARRBBACCKK NOOO MOOREEE!!!
30. Cleveland Browns (1-6) - Previously: #30 - I got a kick out of Adam Schefter saying that teams are now going to call Joe Banner instead of Mike Holmgren when inquiring about players at the trade deadline. I can only imagine how that'll go...
Joe Banner: Hello, this is Joe Banner!
Random General Manager: Joe? What happened to Mike Holmgren?
Joe Banner: I'm in charge now.
Random General Manager: Oh, OK. Well, I was calling to inquire about all of your great players.
Joe Banner: Terrific! Whom are you looking at?
Random General Manager: Hmm... what can I get for... umm... Mohamed... no... uhh... Colt... meh...
Joe Banner: You want Mohamed Massaquoi and Colt McCoy!?
Random General Manager: Eh... nah... how about Montario... nah he sucks too...
Joe Banner: I'll give you a sweet deal for all three players. Just give me a seventh-round pick!
Random General Manager: Uhh... nah... I'll try some other team.
29. Oakland Raiders (2-4) - Previously: #28 - I'd say Raider fans should thank Mike Mularkey for Sunday's win, but they're just losing out on a chance at Star Lotulelei.
Sticking with the AFC West, how about those Chargers? (Get it, sticking with the AFC West? Zing). If you haven't heard, San Diego could be in trouble for using a Stickum substance of sorts in the Monday night loss. You can read all about it and discuss it by clicking the link.
Seriously, how pathetic is that? Not only did they (potentially) cheat, they also lost in an embarrassing fashion. Forum member Michigan Mike put it best, "I believe the Chargers made a mistake and accidentally used the Stickum on the Bronco defenders' gloves."
Norv Turner has to be fired for this, right? Lethargic Chargers' owner Alex Spanos doesn't care if his team wins or loses, but maybe he'll hate being humiliated like this. If so, this could be a blessing in disguise for San Diego fans.
28. Carolina Panthers (1-5) - Previously: #27 - Cam Newton told the media that changes would be made following Sunday's loss to Dallas. Lo and behold, general manager Marty Hurney was fired. I just had to call Newton up for an interview about this:
Me: Hey Cam, thanks for agreeing to do this interview.
Cam Newton: No problem, Walt! What a great day!
Me: A great day? Oh, because Marty Hurney was fired?
Cam Newton: Yes! I asked for him to be fired and it happened! Never has the sun shone brighter!
Me: Oh, OK...
Cam Newton: Wait, I sense something is wrong with you, Walt. Care to share?
Me: It's... I don't know... I'm upset about about losing four units on the Ravens on Sunday.
Cam Newton: Tell Cammy Cam about it.
Me: I thought it was the right side... I don't know what to do anymore... I don't know... Maybe if the employees at Wawa prepared my breakfast faster the day I made my picks, I would've gotten it right.
Cam Newton: That sounds reasonable.
Me: Oh, and then there's the seasonal change. Why does it have to get darker and colder? Why can't it always be sunny and warm?
Cam Newton: I hate when those things make me lose. Go on.
Me: And then there's my left big toe. It's been hurting me for a couple of days. That clearly affected my pick!
Cam Newton: I really sympathize with you. I hate when others affect my performance.
Me: Yeah! I'm glad you agree with me because something has to change. I don't know what, but something has to change!
27. Indianapolis Colts (3-3) - Previously: #26 - Congratulations to Chuck Pagano, who is out of the hospital. Hopefully he'll continue to recover.
26. Buffalo Bills (3-4) - Previously: #22 - Marty Hurney was just fired. Will Buddy Nix be next? How can his defense be so bad after spending all of that money in free agency?
Speaking of Hurney, we have a thread about his firing here, so you can discuss it with others. Two of my favorite comments from there:
MrPlow456 - When you spend somewhere between 100-200 billion on RB's (approx.) you deserve everything coming to you.
McNulty - So, is this a strike against the strategy of collecting Running Backs when you have a running QB who takes away carries from the RB position?
25. Tennessee Titans (3-4) - Previously: #29 - Vince Young recently tried out for the Cardinals, so it's time for the Adventures of Stupid Vince and Senile Bud! In this week's episode...
Bud Adams: Weh? What is this news? Man servant, get in here.
Vince Young: What do ya want boss ha?
Bud Adams: Did you see this report? It says Vince Young is trying out for the Cardinals!
Vince Young: Derrr, I tink I tell ya Cardinal call and say come trow ball so...
Bud Adams: Man servant, you did not tell me this! How can the Cardinals try out Vince Young when he's my starting quarterback? Tell Vince to come in here when he gets the chance. I want an explanation!
Vince Young: Derrr, but I tink I Vince Young but I dunno maybe I wrong about dis ha.
Bud Adams: I know the Cardinals need a quarterback because Jake Plummer sucks, but that doesn't mean that they can poach my starter! Man servant, I told you to tell Vince to come in here now. Here, call him!
Vince Young: Derrr, OK I press number. Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep. OK I press 10 number wait for phone ring. I hear buzz buzz sound. Now my cell phonie ring. I pick up cell phonie while wait for no more buzz buzz. Hello? Hello? Who dis?
Bud Adams: Who is it? Is it Vince?
Vince Young: Hello? Hello? Your phone no more buzz buzz sound. Hello? Boss, guy in both phonies say da say ting I dunno what going on derrr.
Bud Adams: It appears as though the Cardinals have already stolen Vince Young from me. I guess I have to find a new quarterback.
24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-4) - Previously: #24 - Greg Schiano spent a ridiculous amount of time yelling at the officials on Sunday. He kept arguing calls that the refs were correct about, so I can only imagine how this exchange went...
Greg Schiano: RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!!!
Official: But coach...
Greg Schiano: RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!!!
Official: But coach, that's not the rule in the NFL. You're thinking about college rules.
Greg Schiano: RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!!!
Official: No, coach, those are the college rules.
Greg Schiano: RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!!!
23. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) - Previously: #23 - In consecutive weeks, the Bengals have dropped games to a quarterback in a diaper and then this guy (thanks, Ryan K.):
2012 NFL Power Rankings: The Rest:
11. Washington Redskins (3-4). Previously: #13
12. Minnesota Vikings (5-2). Previously: #14
13. Baltimore Ravens (5-2). Previously: #9
14. Arizona Cardinals (4-3). Previously: #12
15. Detroit Lions (2-4). Previously: #15
16. Miami Dolphins (3-3). Previously: #16
17. Philadelphia Eagles (3-3). Previously: #17
18. San Diego Chargers (3-3). Previously: #18
19. Dallas Cowboys (3-3). Previously: #19
20. New Orleans Saints (2-4). Previously: #20
21. St. Louis Rams (3-4). Previously: #21
22. New York Jets (3-4). Previously: #25
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Sister Jo-Ann Iannotti will speak on the
"Dominican Charism and the Arts" at a luncheon for faculty in
Aquinas 163 at 12:30 pm, followed by an evening lecture for the
entire Mount community at 7 pm in the James Finn Cotter Library in
the Villa.
Sister Jo-Ann Iannotti, OP is a Dominican
Sister of Hope who is presently the Art and Spirituality
Coordinator at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center in
Litchfield, CT.
Her ministries have included teaching at the elementary and
secondary levels in New York and New Jersey. Since moving to
Connecticut, she has been Associate Director of Vocations for the
Archdiocese of Hartford, as well as a reporter and photographer for
The Catholic Transcript newspaper. She also scripted programs for
the Office of Radio and Television for the Archdiocese of Hartford
and was Director of Religious Education at St. Ann Parish in Avon,
She is a poet and photographer. Her poetry has appeared in
national and international magazines. She has had one woman shows
of her photography in New York and Connecticut.
A native of Paterson, New Jersey, Sr. Jo-Ann holds a bachelor's
degree in education from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New
York and a master's degree in theology from Fordham University,
Bronx, New York. She is a guest preacher in local churches in
Northwest Connecticut. She lectures frequently on the 14th Century
English mystic, Julian of Norwich, as well as the
inter-relationship between art and spirituality. She is the author
of the book, Remember, Return, Rejoice: Journeying from Ash
Wednesday to Easter Sunday.
This event is sponsored by the Catholic and
Dominican Institute.


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When life is fair, someone will explain to me what lesson we are teaching our children with the recent controversy over the resignation of the principal at one of our local high schools involving the changing of a number of student's grades.
Today according to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, a school is defined as "an organization that provides instruction or an institution for the teaching of children" and fair, one of my favorite words, is defined as "marked by impartiality and honesty, free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism."
If indeed this individual changed student's grades for whatever reason, the school district is absolutely correct in accepting his resignation. At Tuesday night's board of education meeting one member twice correctly stated that the school district is in the business of preparing the students for real life. In real life, changing numbers to make people feel better about themselves will lead to much more severe consequences than resignation.
I suspect that those students would feel better about themselves if they were to legitimately earn their scores, not rely on an administrator's misguided sense of fairness. Why should a zero on a test be changed to some arbitrary number such as a 60 so that feelings aren't hurt. Shouldn't we then change a child's grade that legitimately earned a score of 61 to say a 98 since he or she scored 61 percent better than the student with the zero, of course that would lead to all students scoring over 60 having grades in the 98th percentile, but they will all feel better about themselves? For that matter, why test at all if the scores are not to be tallied the same way across the board.
Moreover once we start down this path why should we stop with only grades, where was the parent outrage when one of our local high schools was winning football games by 30 or 40 points, don't you think the athletes on the opposing team felt bad about themselves, maybe all final scores should be pre-determined so that a team can only win by one point and spare the opposing team's feelings. Why is a test of athletic skills treated differently than a test of academic skills?
Children shouldn't be entitled to grades, they should earn them "impartially, honestly and without favoritism" in "institutions designed to teach children."
In the end, this misguided sense of fairness does not prepare the student for the real world, I suspect that children in China and other emerging countries are concentrating their efforts on the achievement of knowing that one and one equals two, or that Pi is actually a calculation not something to eat.
The real world rewards individual achievement without regard to entitlement or feelings. Although his intentions may have been noble, the wrong lesson was being taught.
In the meantime, you can contact Joe Croley at email@example.com.