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This is a small Krenov-inspired cabinet I made from cypress I bought from Treebones. Most of this was built with hand tools. The exceptions being the band saw and power planer for stock prep, and the router for removal of the bulk of the wood in the stopped rabbets for the back panel.
The door I sliced into five staves, bevelled them, and reassembled them. I was doing this to enter in our woodworker's guild show, and I didn't have time to make a coopering plane. So I smoothed the inside of the door the best I could with a round card scraper.
I learned a ton on this project. This is my first project that I would consider calling "fine" woodworking. In addition to the coopered door, it was the first time I'd made a frame and panel like this, used knife hinges, did the Krenov-style doweling, and used files to round and soften the edges.
Given all that I was pretty happy with how it came out. But there are a number of things I'll do differently next time, and plenty of room for improvement.
-- johnjoiner
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#1 posted 04-30-2008 06:24 AM
good looking posting. sweet details
-- keeping myself entertained ... Humor and fun lubricate the brain
#2 posted 04-30-2008 07:23 AM
What a beautiful piece. You should be very proud of it. I have never worked with cypress and am wondering how it compares to other woods? Let me know your thoughts if you have some time. As I said on another post – a Krenov style cabinet is definitely on my list. Great job!
-- Joe, Indiana, http://www.crookedshack.com
#3 posted 04-30-2008 12:21 PM
This is a gorgeous cabinet. I really the design and execution. Building it largely with hand tools is a compliment to your craftmanship.
Thanks for the post.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
#4 posted 04-30-2008 02:09 PM
Great design..Great execution…great project.
-- Brian, Ontario Canada,
#5 posted 04-30-2008 02:27 PM
Great job on this piece. Top notch design and execution!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
#6 posted 04-30-2008 05:19 PM
Looks great. Darn fine job on the coopering too. I'm sure you can see them close up, but I cant see the joint lines at all. Looks like one big curved board with continuous figure.
-- Use the fence Luke
#7 posted 05-01-2008 12:36 AM
Very elegant design
-- Shawn, I ask in order to learn
#8 posted 05-01-2008 01:13 AM
Wonderful! What are the dimensions? Also, how are the sides joined to the top and bottom?
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
#9 posted 05-01-2008 01:35 AM
FANtastic cabinet – I really like how you gave attention to interior detail – nice job.
-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ
#10 posted 05-01-2008 01:36 AM
Very nice looking cabinet. You did a great job on it. Really like the curved door. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
#11 posted 05-01-2008 05:06 AM
Thanks everyone for taking a look.
Crookedshack, the cypress was interesting. I'd say it's similar in density to the heavier softwoods. So it was pretty quick to work with hand tools. But it's brittle, so I had to be very careful when working the end-grain or it would chip at the corners. I also had a tough time planing it in spots where the grain was wavy. But I don't have my smoothing plane tuned well yet. I had to use scrapers and sand some spots.
Dorje, It's 19" tall, 6 1/4" wide and 4 3/4" deep. The top and bottom are doweled to the sides the way Krenov describes in his books. I used 6 1/4" dowels at each corner. I've never thought much of doweling. But for something this small, and with the rear panel nice and tight in the back I think it will be fine.
-- johnjoiner
#12 posted 05-01-2008 08:01 AM
Thanks for the extra details!
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
#13 posted 05-01-2008 06:29 PM
Very nice looking. makes me want to build one too. Thanks for sharing this with us.
-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...
#14 posted 05-03-2008 02:56 AM
Hi, John. This is a very nice piece and it was a pleasure to get to see it in person at Northern Woods. When my girlfriend came up to the show on Saturday I made sure to point it out to her. She and I were quite impressed. She "wanted one for our house."
My apologies for not telling you in person but you were in an interesting conversation with Paul and I didn't want to interrupt. Keep up the good work! What do you have in mind for next year?
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
#15 posted 05-03-2008 06:51 PM
Thanks Jeff.
I'm working on an idea for a really cool cantilever table! Just kidding.
I think I'll try another cabinet to see if I can be more efficient, and add a few things, and tighten up a few things. I want to add dovetails to my repertoire so I can include some drawers.
-- johnjoiner
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i get it, the comedie is the bad graphic...
I honestly have to say that the PLOT of the whole thing wasn't even a plot, it was the opening cutscene from WoW3! Also, the graphics were horrible, the sound was hard to understand, and it wasn't funny. And I like funny... -_- Overall, I give it a two...
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I thought it was pretty good, and i liked the idea of it. but you shouldnt make it drop off so suddenly when it ends.
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The ECJ upheld the jurisdiction of the Republic of Cyprus' courts over Greek Cypriot land under the illegal occupation of Turkish forces and also endorsed the enforceability of the Republic of Cyprus judgments against those illegally occupying Greek Cypriot land in the northern part of Cyprus. The Apostolides v Orams case will now return to the English Court of Appeal later this year.
Haris Sophoclides, President of POMAK the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots, President of the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood, Vice-President of the World Council of Hellenes Abroad and former President of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK, chaired the Seminar.
Outlining the history of litigation taken in Cyprus to date regarding the illegal sale of Greek Cypriot-owned land and property in the occupied north, Mr Constantis Candounas, lawyer for Mr Apostolides, explained the process of action taken in Cyprus and the steps required to enforce those judgments in England and the implications of the decision in the ECJ.
Following the invasion of the northern area of Cyprus by Turkish troops in 1974, the Apostolides family was forced to flee to the Government-controlled areas. In 2002, Mr and Mrs Orams, a British couple, purported to purchase the land from a third party. Mr Apostolides' orchard had by then been destroyed and the Orams had instead built a villa upon the land, which they now occupy as a holiday home. In 2004 and 2005, Mr Apostolides obtained judgments against the Orams in the courts of the Republic of Cyprus. These judgments ordered Mr and Mrs Orams to cease trespassing on the land, deliver up possession of the land to Mr Apostolides, pay compensation to him, demolish the villa and refrain from continuing with the unlawful intervention on the land. Due to the practical impossibility of enforcing the judgments in the northern area, because of the presence of Turkey's 43,000-strong occupation army, Mr Apostolides sought to enforce the judgments against the Orams in England. European legislation provides for the mutual recognition of judgments among EU member states and enables such judgments of the courts of EU member states to be enforced in the courts of other EU member states. The case, therefore, basically concerned the enforceability in EU member states of judgments of the courts of the Republic of Cyprus which relate to land in the northern area of Cyprus. In the ECJ's decision, such a judgment of a court of the Republic of Cyprus must be recognised and enforced in other EU states.
In a moving and very personal account, Meletis Apostolides, an architect whose family lived in Lapithos, in the northern area of the Republic of Cyprus, recounted his memories over the last few decades and explained the emotional turmoil that he and his family had endured on discovery of the Orams' house on his land. He emphasised that it was important for all to understand that this decision was important for his family because of the personal emotional attachment to their ancestral land, although they still cannot return home.
Also on the panel were Costas Frangeskides, a member of Lobby for Cyprus, whose law firm represented Mr Apostolides; and the prominent lawyer Nick Kounoupias of Lobby.
Frangeskides covered the legal points of the English High Court's decision which was appealed to the Court of Justice, as well as the significance of the latter court's decision. Kounoupias covered the implications of the ruling with regard to future property-related cases brought in the English High Court and also what practical steps property owners could take to discover who was in their property. It means, also, that those who occupy homes or land on which they build houses will not only lose same but also the money they paid in the fraudulent purchase. The ECJ's ruling reinforces previous decisions of the European Court of Human Rights, which all have been in favour of the Greek Cypriot refugees, that the absence of the owners and their inability to return to their homes and property does not mean that they no longer own the property left behind as they fled the Turkish invaders. With the ECJ ruling, decisions in the Republic's courts relating to property issues in the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus must be enforced in all countries of the European Union. Mr Apostolides case will now be referred back to the English Court of Appeal for a final ruling later this year.
Present at the Seminar were a large number of dignitaries including representatives from many embassies and Greek Cypriot Associations.
More than 160 people attended the Seminar at the Hellenic Centre on Paddington Street, which was a successful and important event.
A large amount of time was spent on the night in a lively question and answer session. Most of the Greek Cypriots were very grateful to Mr Candounas and Mr Apostolides for giving them some hope in the pursuit of their properties in the occupied part of Cyprus. Two recurrent themes were also seen on the night. Firstly, that the Greek Cypriots all want to return to their homes and villages and no amount of compensation will ever replace that demand and secondly, they all wanted to know how they could also follow the legal route to reclaim their properties - with three distinguished lawyers on the panel they were not disappointed with the answers.


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Apartheid South Africa. Jannie grows up in a affluent white Afrikaaner racist family . 1983; He ends his school career and joins the South African Police. He intends to dedicate himself to the protection of the Afrikaaner nation and the minority white apartheid regime. After graduating from the police training college he is partnerd with an experienced white English speaking South African who has a profound affect on him and insists on calling him Johnny. His influence tears at Johnny's conscience about being racist and the right to be human. Together they set out to catch a gang of thieves. It's leader is Simon Skosana. A member of the A.N.C and a challenger of racist South Africa.
They have many violent encounters and Skosana flees to Zimbabwe. The A.N.C. send him to America where he becomes a member of their Security branch.
Changes start occuring in South Africa. Deklerk becomes President and all political parties are unbanned. Nelson Mandela is released and the process of democracy begins.
A group of wealthy white business men team up to halt this process and bring in professional killers to kill all negotiaters. Johnny is heading a special branch that investigate threats against; and protect all poloticians. He hears of this intended threat and gets drawn into a world of international and local assassins. He and his team set off on a chase to catch these killers and stop them.
This gripping story speaks of the brutality during the apartheid era, but what sets it apart from other stories is that in the end reconciliation prevails and a unlikely union, - to fight crime and injustice - is formed despite all the anger and hatred of the past. A new country is born. Another country. South Africa
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In the January issue, Chuck Salter examined the many ways telephone calls can be monitored — and the many reasons why. Companies such as NICE can analyze call recordings to learn which competitors are stealing customers — and which agents defuse irritated callers.
A New York Post article Tuesday expands on NICE's work. Based in Israel, the company is developing a technology that measures the pitch and tone of callers' voices. Doing so can help analysts pinpoint if — and when — a caller becomes irate. It can also help identify whether particular regions tend to contain more angry customers or sales problems.
Some people suggest that technology of this sort will help send more call center jobs overseas. "If the operator is in India, sometimes frustration isn't so easily translated," one NICE representative says. "They may not realize how much of an issue something is."
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The Samsung B7722 comes in a tiny box with some shiny writing. Thats kind of odd since the phone itself isnt really about glamour or fashion. In fact, the shiny lettering is in stark contrast to the rather plain design of the phone. Anyway, lets see whats inside the box.
The B7722 retail box packs quite a lot of things. Theres a small microUSB charger, a standard microUSB data cable, the usual paperwork as well as two CDs with the Kies software.
You also get a headset and a microUSB-to-3.5mm-audio-jack adapter with a Call/End button and a mic.
The Samsung B7722 is more than decently sized for a dual SIM touch phone. The handset measures 113.5 x 55.5 x 14.3 mm and weighs in at 112 grams. Not bad at all. The Samsung B7722 fits snuggly in the hand the round edges make it very secure and comfortable to handle.
There is nothing unusual in the looks of the Samsung B7722, but that wouldnt surprise anyone since touchscreen phones arent the best devices to get creative with design. Its all black, save for the shiny dark silver frame surrounding the display. much like the Samsung Omnia II really.
Samsung B7722 and Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3
The phone is made of plastic of decent quality: essentially the Samsung B7722 feels good to handle and looks well put together. You may even go ahead and call the design attractive but we fear it doesnt quite fit the target audience. Theres too much Corby in the styling while the likely dual SIM users are perhaps a little older. It would be difficult to guess whats hiding under the hood just by looking at the device.
Both the front and the back are prone to fingerprints.
Samsung B7722 looks like a standard issue full touch phone
The Samsung B772 features a 3.2 WQVGA resistive touchscreen. Its responsive enough, but the sunlight legibility is questionable. The plastic over the screen is highly reflective and gets covered in fingerprints in no time, which doesnt help at all. Basically the screen is only really useable indoors.
The 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen
Above the screen we find the earpiece. Right next to it, on the right, is located the secondary video-call cam. Below the display are the standard hardware buttons: Call and End keys, as along with the Back key in between. The End key doubles as a Power button.
Earpiece and secondary camera above the screen and some buttons underneath it
The left side of the Samsung B7722 accommodates the volume rocker and the microUSB port placed next to it. You can use the microUSB port to connect the charger, data cable or the enclosed headset adapter (which allows you to use headphones with a standard 3.5mm audio jack). A plastic lid covers the connectivity port.
On the right-hand side are the screen lock button, the SIM switch and the camera key.
Volume rocker and microUSB port on the left Right-hand side: lock key, SIM selection button and camera key
The B7722 bottom features only the mouthpiece while the top is completely bare.
Mouthpiece at the bottom and nothing on the top
The back of the Samsung B7722 has the 5MP autofocus camera lens, as well as the LED flash. The speakerphone grill is also at the back of the device.
Samsung B7722 rear cover 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash
Under the battery cover there is the microSD card slot. Cards of up to 8GB of storage are compatible with the B7722. And indeed, the phone handled our reasonably full 8GB microSD card trouble free.
Under the battery cover, youll find the two SIM card slots. Keep in mind that the 3G connection is only supported on SIM 1 so if any of your cards comes with a data plan, it would make sense to put it in the SIM 1 slot.
As for the battery, its a 1200mAh Li-Ion unit quoted at up to 420 hours of stand-by and up to 12 hours 50 minutes of talk time.
The SIM beds the microSD card slot the 1200mAh Li-Ion battery
The B7722 raises no build quality questions. We didnt experience any body creaks while reviewing the phone. It feels solid and is very comfortable to use as well. The Samsung B7722 doesnt look classy (read: expensive) and maybe its just a bit too youthful for its target audience.
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Iconic Masters Cards — Live Update Thread
by mtggoldfish // Sep 08, 2017
Iconic Masters reveals are underway at HASCON. We'll be posting pictures from social media here of all the new cards as they appear live.
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The Heart of Tea with Tolkien
I realized that it's been a while since I've shared about what my hopes are for Tea with Tolkien and how I hope to serve you, my dearest reader!, so I wanted to take a few moments to write it all out for you...
A little bit about me. I'm Kaitlyn and I'm a Catholic convert, wife, mom, writer & creator, drinker of coffee and tea, and reader of Tolkien. Side note: I was also voted Catholic Hipster Mom of the Year on Twitter and you betta believe that's the best made-up internet award I've ever received so of course I'm going to tell you guys about that (hahahaha!). I'm from Phoenix, Arizona where I was born & raised but am living now in Indiana with my husband and our three babies and we very much love it here. It reminds me of Ithilien.
Now back to Tea with Tolkien.
I want this to be place where we can talk about how we can better ourselves and our own world by embracing the spirit of Middle-Earth and carrying it into our own lives - in the simplest ways.
We've already been doing this for about a year and a half, and I'm blessed to see that our community is growing and growing!
So my hope for Tea with Tolkien is to create a place for you to come, have a cup of tea or coffee, and to be inspired and edified as we chat about Tolkien together.
We don't have to be great warriors or counted among the wise to make a difference, and maybe that's the most important thing we can learn from Tolkien.
He chose the humblest, simplest characters to be the heroes of his story.
And in their pride, the villains of Tolkien's works overlooked the power of the small, weak, and humble -- and this was their downfall.
I think of this quote from The Council of Elrond, "This is the hour of the Shire-folk, when they arise from their quiet fields to shake the towers and counsels of the Great."
We are the Shire-folk and this is our hour!
When we study Tolkien, we enter into a world woven together by the Truth of the Gospel. We see ourselves mirrored in his fairy-stories. We experience the triumph of his eucatastrophe as it points to the Resurrection, the greatest Eucatastrophe.
In becoming like Hobbits, I don't necessarily mean we have to stop wearing shoes and eat second breakfast everyday-- although those things are great!
But what I mean is that we can become poor for the sake of our Quest like Frodo, we can accompany our loved ones as they carry their Burdens like Samwise...
And there are even so many non-Hobbit characters in Tolkien's Middle-Earth that we can be greatly encouraged and inspired by. Even the "villains" have so much to teach us!
So I'd say that I'm here to point you to Tolkien, because Tolkien points you to Truth & Beauty in a way that only a fairy-story can. I'm not an expert or anything great. I'm not Gandalf or Elrond.
I'm more of a Samwise Gamgee and I'm here for you.
Many of you might have known that Tolkien himself was a thoroughly Catholic man, but for those of you who didn't know, I wanted to share this quote from one of his letters. It was written to a friend, Father Robert Murray, SJ, in 1953:
"...I think I know exactly what you mean by the order of Grace; and of course by your references to Our Lady, upon which all my own small perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded.
The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally religious and Catholic work; unconsciously so at first, but consciously in the revision. That is why I have not put in, or have cut out, practically all references to anything like 'religion', to cults or practices, in the imaginary world.
For the religious element is absorbed into the story and the symbolism. However that is very clumsily put, and sounds more self-important than I feel.
For as a matter of fact, I have consciously planned very little; and should chiefly be grateful for having been brought up (since I was eight) in a Faith that has nourished me and taught me all the little that I know; and that I owe to my mother, who clung to her conversion and died young, largely through the hardships of poverty resulting from it."
So, as we journey through life together, I hope to continue to chat with you about simple ways we can grow in hobbitness and holiness, inspired by study of Tolkien and the Catholic faith he was so thoroughly steeped in. And of course, tea.
… and Lembas! And friendship and mushrooms! And beer, bacon, and balrogs! Galadriel, Eowyn, Luthien, Arwen, and Elbereth. Eucatastrophe, Magic versus the Machine, the gift of mortality, maybe even a little CS Lewis and GK Chesterton and St. Thomas Aquinas, Flannery O'Connor… all in good time.
And I want to know what you'd like to hear about, so please send me a tweet or fill out our contact form or leave a comment here because I'd love to hear from you!
Before I go, I just want to end with this quote -- my absolute favorite quote from The Fellowship of The Ring:
"The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater" - Haldir
So find what is fair. Cultivate it in your own life and share it with others.
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." - Colossians 3:12
I just want to encourage you to embrace these virtues and hopefully be inspired by our beloved hobbits as you're doing whatever you're doing today and everyday.


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Bob Stoops says he shouldn't have called out fans back in 2008
Back in 2008, Texas Tech came to Norman ranked No. 2 in the nation.
The fifth-ranked Sooners smashed Tech that day, winning 65-21. By most accounts, it was the loudest the Oklahoma crowd has ever been, but it came only after coach Bob Stoops challenged the fans, called them out, suggesting home games in Norman were never that loud.
This week, with Texas Tech coming to town once more, Stoops says he regrets challenging the fans.
"Our fans have been pretty special," Stoops said to The Oklahoman earlier this week. "We've had a great year. They've been awesome. Loud, into it. Let's be great again this week."
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My Kitchen Window View
I grew up saying the Pledge of Allegiance every school morning. It started my day. Even now, as my morning coffee brews, I look out my back kitchen window and look at my neighbor's flag and say The Pledge of Allegiance. It still starts my day.
I catch myself saying the Pledge of Allegiance whenever I'm at my kitchen sink and see the flag. And I think that I say it more than any normal, sane human being. My neighbor's flag is getting a little shabby…I might need to give him a new one, for me to enjoy.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
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The beauty industry is full of promises and expectations. And so are we. We promise not to create work that's a feel-bad reminder of what most women are not, and we expect women to be savvy and capable of understanding the way what they put on their bodies works. For Exuviance, a high-end Johnson & Johnson brand, we created a campaign that successfully invigorated three products with gorgeous visuals that focused purely on the product and its attributes, along with language that relied heavily on wit and was loaded with hardcore science - never dumbed down, never inflated.
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Jenitta's story began with hardship. Starting at a young age, her father took advantage of her innocence and sexually abused her. "I didn't know it was wrong, so it continued for years" she told us.
Her mother eventually came to the realization that her daughter was being abused, and brought Jenitta to our home in Tamil Nadu. Jenitta told us that "after coming here I came to realize that there were other children who were abused just like me. I am happy here, I have friends and the team has looked after me so well ever since I arrived."
Now Jenitta is sent to school, fed, and clothed. But most importantly, she is surrounded by a new community that loves her. She lives in an environment which fosters hope and generously gives opportunity. Jenitta is currently in high school, and dreams of being a teacher. "By becoming a teacher I want to help children like me who are in homes like this one." Her ultimate dream is that no child will every have to go through the agony and trauma she has endured. We are so excited that we will get to walk with Jenitta, seeing what comes of this dream that has been planted inside of her.
A story shared by one woman:
"My father would beat my mother. All I heard were screams. I felt so helpless. One day my father told me I needed to find some kind of work in order for our family to survive. When I came over to my father's shop after school, my father's friend was there. He kept asking me to bring him tea and biscuits. Little did I know what was going to happen.
My father brought me to the back of the shop, and his friend came along and gave my father money. I couldn't stop what happened next. I had no power to protect myself, and was completely vulnerable. This continued to happen every day. I didn't understand why father allowed this to happen, and I started to believe this was my lot in life. When my mother found out what was happening, she brought me to this home, left me here and ran away. I haven't seen her since. I don't even know if she's alive. I want to see her.
Every day I thank God that my mother saved me and brought me here. All of us are looked after and loved. I have made friends and found a new mother and father here.
I am so happy and thankful for Lighthouse Voyage as they provided me with new clothes, a bed, blanket, my health and education. Thank you for loving me."
Sharma Kani is from a small village in Tamil Nadu called Sambavarvadakarai, and she lives in one of the facilities run by our partner organization, Believers Active Mission. Currently studying in 9th grade, she has a loving and supportive home and is encouraged in her studies. Unfortunately, Sharma's story has not always been one of love and care.
Sharma Kani's mother is a prostitute and her family lives in poverty. Her parents did not send her to school, she had very little to eat, and she lacked a proper set of clothes. Her grandfather was an abusive man who would touch Sharma Kani inappropriately throughout the night in her house. It would be so bad, that there were nights she was unable to sleep at all. When her mother found out, she brought Sharma Kani to our partner's facility, where she found love, rest, and comfort.
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Safer towing message for North West drivers
DRIVERS in the
North West and visitors to the region are to be reminded to tow
safely this spring and summer.
The Highways Agency, which operates motorways and key A roads across
England, is using some of its national network of electronic
variable message signs (VMS) to get the safer towing message across.
The short national messaging campaign, which will remind drivers to
�TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN TOWING�, is being extended to 18 days
at the request of officials in the North West.
The Highways Agency is concerned at the number of accidents
involving towed vehicles in the region and wants to get the safer
towing message across ahead of this month's long Easter, Royal
Wedding and May Day holiday break; a timely reminder for those who
are towing trailers or caravans during the extended break.
The reminders will run just before and into the holiday period,
starting for 11 days from Wednesday, 20 April 2011. They will resume
again on Monday, 23 May 2011, for a further seven days ahead of the
Late Spring bank holiday.
Experience has identified when and where towing accidents are likely
to happen - many of which involve no other vehicles but can cause
hours of delays for other drivers.
The experience of Highways Agency Traffic Officers over several
Easter holiday periods suggests Maundy Thursday is the most likely
day for accidents - peaking between noon and 5pm.
Incident 'hot-spots' - unsurprisingly on holiday
routes to Blackpool, North Wales and the Lake District - include:-
- M6 junctions 32 - 33 (northbound)
- M6 junctions 41 - 40 (southbound)
- Between the M6 and M56 around Lymm interchange
- M6 northbound Junctions 25 - 26 and the M56 between junctions 12
and 14.
Variable message signs near these junctions and throughout the
region will be used to drive home the safer towing message �
encouraging drivers to think about how they prepare for towing or
even to stop in a layby or service station, once they have set out
on their journeys, to carry out some basic checks.
The campaign is designed to encourage drivers to think before they
tow � to avoid getting stranded on the motorway with a large
recovery bill or causing hours of disruption for fellow motorway
users from needless breakdowns or accidents.
Andy Withington, the Highways Agency's Area Performance Manager,
said:- "Because of our location and the strategic importance
of major holiday routes like the M6, it is important we continue to
ask those who tow trailers, horse boxes, boats and caravans to take
extra care. I hope our �take extra care� messages will remind
drivers they need to prepare before dusting off their trailers or
caravans for the first long break of the year and think about safer
towing once they are on the road."
Key issues for anyone towing a caravan, trailer, horse box or boat
include ensuring it is regularly maintained and checked � including
tyres and brake lights - especially after a long winter lay off.
Drivers should also ensure any loads are correctly balanced within
the caravan or trailer and that the correct insurance and recovery
in the event of an accident or break down is in place. Drivers are
also reminded that they must stick to the speed limit for the
vehicle they are towing.
The initiative is part of the Highways Agency�s ongoing support and
advice for drivers.
Tribute to Yuri Gagarin - 50th anniversary of the first man in space
DID you know
that it is only a few days off the 50th anniversary of the first man
in space? Too many of us now space travel is less of a headline
maker, but in the world of 1961, the news of the first man in space
was an electrifying announcement, that shocked nations. That
historic announcement that a man was in space was made while Gagarin
was orbiting once around Earth. This made him not only an
international hero, but also the very first human to ever to see our
planet as a planet! Americans were stunned and worried, but the
congratulations they sent to Moscow were genuine. In total this
historic only lasted 108 minutes, but at the age of 27 he was truly
the first human in space. �THE world�s first spaceship, Vostok,
with a man on board, was launched into orbit from the Soviet Union
on 12 April 1961. The pilot space navigator of the satellite
spaceship Vostok is a citizen of the USSR, Flight Major Yuri
Gagarin. Ever since then his legacy has inspired many young people
to follow careers in science and engineering - and to become
astronauts.� said ESA.
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A day out on the river is a must do experience during the spring
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treasure trail across the world famous Mersey waterfront.
Neil Scales, Chief Executive of Merseytravel said:- �We have
worked very hard to reposition the ferries as one of the most
popular paid for attractions in the region with the Beatles Story
Museum at the Pier Head, the U-boat Story at Woodside, and Spaceport
at Seacombe Ferry Terminal, which is currently hosting the 'Wallace
and Gromit in Space' exhibition. This competition adds an extra
dimension to an already enjoyable day out on the world famous Mersey
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THE stars of
Universal Pictures� latest blockbuster �HOP� will be
swapping Hollywood Boulevard for Church Street, Blackburn as they
bounce into The Mall in time for Easter.
E.B, the teenage son of none other than the Easter Bunny, and his
co-stars Carlos and Phil the fluffy chicks, will be making a
special, one day only, guest appearance on Monday, 18 April 2011,
which is sure to have fans young and old hopping with delight.
The appearance is part of an Easter bonanza at The Mall Blackburn,
which also includes craft sessions with The Creation Station on
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 and Wednesday, 20 April 2011, and children�s
face painting on Saturday, 23 April 2011.
The fun doesn�t stop there though! Anyone that signs up to, or is an
existing member of, The Mall Blackburn�s popular �Reward Me�
loyalty scheme can collect a free chocolaty Easter treat
from The Mall�s Ask Me Point.
Loraine Jones, General Manager at The Mall Blackburn, said:-
"It isn�t every day that Hollywood stars come and visit us here in
Blackburn and everyone is getting very excited. We are sure anyone
that has been to see the film, no matter what their age, will �jump�
at the chance of meeting E.B and his friends. In addition, our
fabulous craft sessions, children�s face painting and free Easter
treats are sure to keep the kids entertained this Easter."
Adam Steel, Promotions Manager at Universal Pictures, added:-
�It�s great to be working with such an enthusiastic partner as The
Mall Blackburn. The centre offers us an ideal opportunity to let
shoppers across Lancashire know about �HOP�, and the story of E.B,
which is proving a big hit in cinemas.�
Liverpool Hope University is brought to a standstill
LIVERPOOL Hope
University was brought to standstill on Friday, 8 april 2011, as
members of the University and College Union (UCU) took strike action
as part of their ongoing row over job losses and the institution's
response to cuts in funding. According to University and College
Union over 90 jobs are at risk at Liverpool Hope and UCU says that
the university is acting prematurely in making hasty and deep cuts
that go beyond the government's funding reductions for universities.
Before the strike UCU regional official, Martyn Moss, said:- "UCU
members here at Liverpool Hope have no faith in how the university
is handling its funding problems and will do all it takes to defend
their jobs and the education of their students. The fact that
Liverpool Hope has been forced to cancel all lessons underlines the
strength of feeling here against the cuts. It is a great shame that
things have had to come to this. Had the university agreed to UCU's
request to extend the window for potential industrial action we
could have focused on trying to resolve the dispute. By refusing the
union's olive branch they have left staff with little choice.
Swinging the axe so hastily is in no-one's interest."
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# tommy-odonnell - Thursday 3 October, 2019
Murphy set for scan on rib injury as Ireland count cost of Russia win
Ireland said it was always the plan to replace Johnny Sexton after 40 minutes.
# tommy-odonnell - Wednesday 7 August, 2019
After 'freak accident' in 2015, TOD targets spot in Schmidt's World Cup plan
The 32-year-old Munster man was injured in a warm-up game four years ago.
# tommy-odonnell - Monday 21 January, 2019
Concern for luckless O'Donnell as Munster fear another injury setback
The flanker suffered a shoulder injury at the weekend.
# tommy-odonnell - Monday 22 October, 2018
Anxious wait for Munster and O'Donnell as luckless flanker goes for scan
The extent of injuries to Rhys Marshall, Dan Goggin and Arno Botha will also be known in the next 24 hours.
# tommy-odonnell - Thursday 6 September, 2018
O'Donnell leaves injury frustration behind him as he bids to get back to his best
The flanker has been endured his fair share of setbacks and lay-offs, but is fit and ready to kick on again.
# tommy-odonnell - Monday 20 August, 2018
O'Donnell gets timing right to return to Munster jersey and Ireland camp
The 31-year-old captained his province to a win against London Irish on Friday.
# tommy-odonnell - Thursday 16 August, 2018
O'Donnell leads Munster for clash with Kidney's London Irish in Cork
JJ Hanrahan is first up in Munster's number 10 shirt tomorrow night.
# tommy-odonnell - Sunday 1 April, 2018
O'Donnell ruled out for rest of season, but Zebo on the plane to South Africa
Munster have confirmed their squad for the Pro14 trip to South Africa.
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'It's not an excuse for us' - Munster face up to serious injury issues
Toulon will arrive in Limerick on the back of a 49-0 hammering of Clermont.
# tommy-odonnell - Saturday 24 March, 2018
O'Donnell 'another big blow,' Scannell a doubt as Munster move into European mode
The openside looks set for another long stint on the sidelines, while the centre left the field for a HIA.
# tommy-odonnell - Wednesday 21 March, 2018
O'Donnell looking to take a leaf out of Scarlets' book on how to tackle Toulon
"We'll get a good idea of what it takes to beat Toulon if we play well against Scarlets," says the Munster flanker.
# tommy-odonnell - Monday 19 February, 2018
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Tommy O'Donnell is also very close to making his comeback.
# tommy-odonnell - Friday 22 December, 2017
'If you are focusing on "I have to get back to Ireland," you're not going to play your best rugby'
Tommy O'Donnell is licking his lips at the prospect of three straight interpros.
# tommy-odonnell - Thursday 7 December, 2017
Good news for Munster as O'Donnell gets game time following injury lay-off
The Ireland flanker will start for the Munster 'A' side in the British & Irish Cup tomorrow night.
# tommy-odonnell - Tuesday 15 August, 2017
Tommy O'Donnell back in full training as Munster prepare for hit-out against Connacht
JJ Hanrahan has stepped up his recovery from a shoulder injury and Peter O'Mahony has begun his pre-season prep.
# tommy-odonnell - Tuesday 6 June, 2017
Irish camp talk up US after first workout in New Jersey
The sides face off on Saturday night.
# tommy-odonnell - Wednesday 31 May, 2017
Tommy O'Donnell ruled out injured as Ruddock appointed Ireland captain for summer tour
Ulster's Sean Reidy will replace the Munster man once the squad get to Japan for the second and third matches of their tour.
# tommy-odonnell - Tuesday 18 April, 2017
Munster in a happy place after transformation under Rassie Erasmus
Saracens provide their greatest test yet this weekend in Dublin.
# tommy-odonnell - Friday 20 January, 2017
Tommy O'Donnell returns as Munster target win and home quarter-final
TOD, Cronin and O'Mahony all named to start Munster's final pool game.
# tommy-odonnell - Tuesday 17 January, 2017
POM undergoing return-to-play protocols, with TOD back in Munster training
Fullback Simon Zebo suffered a dead leg against Glasgow last weekend.
# tommy-odonnell - Tuesday 10 January, 2017
Quarter-final return beckons for Munster ahead of demanding Glasgow clash
The southern province can secure a knock-out place this weekend in Glasgow.
# tommy-odonnell - Monday 9 January, 2017
O'Donnell a doubt for Glasgow trip after new ankle injury against Racing
The Munster openside damaged his right ankle a week after hurting his left.
# tommy-odonnell - Thursday 29 September, 2016
We've waited 12 months to see Peter O'Mahony - but the wait is nearly over
"Good chance" that flanker will face Zebre on Saturday evening.
# tommy-odonnell - Friday 9 September, 2016
Munster concerned over injuries as Rassie rues poor exit kicks against Cardiff
However, Keith Earls and Conor Murray are set to return next weekend.
# tommy-odonnell - Monday 30 May, 2016
'I've to report in with my mum after the tour': Schmidt focus on 'Boks before new contract
Ireland's head coach explains why he called on Connacht's Quinn Roux and omitted Munster's Tommy O'Donnell for the tour to South Africa.
# tommy-odonnell - Thursday 28 April, 2016
O'Donnell predicts bright future if Munster can attack huge Edinburgh tie
The Ireland international feels tomorrow's Pro12 meeting is like a European Cup fixture.
# tommy-odonnell - Monday 21 March, 2016
'It was a nice surprise to get the call from Joe considering how well Josh had gone'
Tommy O'Donnell was determined to grasp his chance against Scotland with both hands.
# tommy-odonnell - Monday 7 March, 2016
Tommy O'Donnell only absentee from 34-strong Ireland training
Jared Payne is fit and available to face Italy this weekend.
# tommy-odonnell - Saturday 20 February, 2016
Big boost for Ireland as O'Donnell winning England fitness race
Stomach illness forced the Munster flanker off against Glasgow Warriors on Friday night.
# tommy-odonnell - Saturday 13 February, 2016
'We're not going to look for excuses' - Ireland face up to failure in Paris
Joe Schmidt's men aren't giving up on the Six Nations just yet.
# tommy-odonnell - Sunday 7 February, 2016
Earls a doubt for France, but Schmidt confident SOB and Kearney will return
Johnny Sexton was 'sore' after an intensely physical battle with the Welsh.
# tommy-odonnell - Friday 5 February, 2016
'Lying on the turf in the Millennium Stadium, I didn't think this was possible'
Tommy O'Donnell is ready to seize an opportunity he thought was beyond him.
# tommy-odonnell - Wednesday 27 January, 2016
'Dwell on the past, you're going to be stuck there': O'Donnell at peace with World Cup woe
The flanker's healthy mind has helped his body to follow suit after a horrible dislocated hip injury in August.
# tommy-odonnell - Monday 4 January, 2016
Analysis: O'Donoghue and O'Donnell shine in Munster's back row
Anthony Foley has finally been able to get his best back row on the pitch.
# tommy-odonnell - Wednesday 30 December, 2015
'It wouldn't happen again in 1,000 tries': O'Donnell on the freak injury that ruined his World Cup
Back-row returned to action against Leinster, a couple of months ahead of schedule.
# tommy-odonnell - Wednesday 23 December, 2015
Speedy recovery puts O'Donnell in contention to face Leinster
Munster flanker was expected to be out until February after dislocating his hip on international duty.
# tommy-odonnell - Friday 4 December, 2015
Tommy O'Donnell commits long-term future to Munster
The 28-year old will remain with the province until at least June 2019.
# tommy-odonnell - Tuesday 10 November, 2015
O'Donnell working towards Munster return early in New Year
Foley in buoyant mood with relatively clean bill of health ahead of Champions Cup opener against Treviso.
# tommy-odonnell - Wednesday 12 August, 2015
'A great example to any young player' - O'Connell says O'Donnell will bounce back
"He's a special type of athlete."


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If you care about Web Performance then you should check if there is alocal Web Performance Meetup Group in your area. Jonathan Klein just recently started a new Group in Boston. Sergey Chernyshev runs his Group in New York City.
Both guys invited me to give a detailed Hands-On overview of the latest dynaTrace AJAX Edition on the next upcoming meetings. Sergey – the creator of ShowSlow.com – will hopefully be happy to hear that I am also going to talk about and demo the automatic upload feature to any ShowSlow instance which will be part of the next version of dynaTrace AJAX.
Where and when are these meetings taking place?
- July 28th, Prudential Center in Boston: dynaTrace AJAX and Velocity Recap (MEETUP DETAILS)
- August 4th, Rockeffeler Center, NYC: dynaTrace AJAX Edition (MEETUP DETAILS)
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Once you've honed your angle, you're ready to approach an editor. Don't pick up the phone and call. Just as if you were selling any other product, you need to write a convincing, professional proposal. But don't worry, it doesn't need to be lengthy; in fact, the shorter the better.
Editors want ideas submitted in the form of a short pitch email called a query. They don't want to see the entire manuscript. And you're wasting your time by writing the entire article before you know if you have a salable idea or the specific slant an editor may want.
Query emails do three primary things. They:
It's important that your email not just whisper your idea in a boring business email style. It must trumpet it in a way that will be music to the ears of an editor whose email inbox is deluged with proposals from professional writers, public relations agencies and others who want to see their names in print.
Your first paragraph—the lead to your email—should capture the imagination of the editor by painting a scenario with a real-life anecdote, offering a startling statistic, posing an intriguing question, or turning a phrase in such a way that it makes the editor want to know more.
Read the following lead from a few queries we've written to see how the introductory paragraph in a query email differs significantly from the first paragraph of a traditional business email.
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Nearly every American boy dreams of playing baseball in the major leagues. Stepping up to the plate on a warm summer day and cracking one over the center field wall to the roar of the crowd is a romantic, but rarely realized, fantasy. But for a few days a year, the dream comes alive for men who enroll in what has become known as fantasy baseball camp.
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"A leader isn't worth much if he can't step in and take charge." "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself." "Good managers have all the answers."
Such take-charge sentiments are natural for company leaders. Since owners or managers of small and medium-size companies are ultimately responsible for the success of their businesses, they feel compelled to perform or oversee every aspect of their operations.
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When your sleepy-eyed grandchild says, "Tell me a story," do you reach for a book to read instead of stretching your imagination? "I'm no storyteller," you may think, remembering that your own dad seemed to have a special knack for telling tales. But we're all storytellers. What did you do the last time you explained to someone why you were late?
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Bold Biz: Libertarian Candidate for Governor
Larry Sharpe for New York stopped by #BoldBiz to discuss where he stands on the libertarian ticket!
Posted by BoldTV on Sunday, February 11, 2018
Technology is a blessing and a curse. While it has created huge advances in medicine, science, transportation and other fields, it is also a creation we heavily rely on. The workforce is changing — robots taking jobs over from people means the demographic has shifted. In order to continue working in manufacturing and other fields, adaptation is necessary.
What are the robots actually doing?
Some jobs that are being moved toward automation are factory assembly line jobs, cashiers, drivers and a series of others. This is because of advances in technology that are capable of removing human error from the process. For example, cars are becoming self-driving, and car services such as Lyft are investing in these new cars. Manufacturing is becoming robot-led, but that does not mean there will be no jobs left? Also in the manufacturing field, millennials are being hired at large rates if they study robotics. Hope is not lost for us humans, but a shift in the workforce is going to happen.
Larry Sharpe, a 2018 Libertarian Candidate for New York Governor, is running on a platform of government reform. He also recognizes a change in technology and has plans for New York City to better adapt.
What is Sharpe's model of change?
Sharpe recognizes how deeply the technological portion of America affects daily life as well as the government. In a BoldTV interview, he said, "Two of the biggest jobs we have in the United States are driver and server/clerk, and you've already seen driverless cars are coming and you've already seen the kiosks … so you add all of that together, and you have a lot of disruption. … Government cannot be the answer … you add on top of that that 40 percent of people in the next 40 years will not be tradition employees." Sharpe sees how the government traditionally reacts to technology. Generally, they fight technological progress and businesses such as Uber or Airbnb. But we are living in a world flooded with robotics. So, to better prepare people for non-traditional more technological jobs, a change in government and the workplace must happen.
The idea of robots taking everything from us is scary. But it does not have to be. By better preparing millennials and other generations to work with robotics, the future seems brighter. Change and acceptance of this shift in traditional work form need to happen within the government as well as corporations.
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By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. – Hebrews 11:8-10
Dear Heavenly Father,
Your friend Abraham is one of the greatest mentors of faith that I have ever known. He went even though he did not know where. We waste so much time waiting to see where we think you are leading when you love to hide the details. You want us to put our hand in yours. Instead of charting a course for myself and calling it your plan, I will let you drive where you want me to go. I want to live by faith that doesn't have to see to step out. Shed light on my next step and I will go that direction even if the following steps are still hidden to me. I do not have to know exactly what you are doing, only that I have you guiding my life. Give me the faith of Abraham so I am truly your friend and not your boss.
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2019 NYSP General Information
8 to 15. Must turn 8 by the last day of August to attend (no exceptions).
See sliding annual income scale for registration fees, on registration tab.
June 17 through July 12, 2019. No camp June 20 or July 4
Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m Daily supervision will begin at 8:30am, please do not drop children off before 8:30am. All children must either take the bus home or be picked up by 12:55 p.m.
WVU Shell Building (near the Coliseum) Evansdale Campus. View more information about our location and facilities.
Orientation Day
June 17, 2019. The purpose of orientation day is to complete all physical exams and learn camp rules. Campers will not swim or do sport activities on this day. Orientation day is the only day free physicals are provided by NYSP.
Physical Exams
All campers must have a completed physical examination before participating in camp. NYSP will provide free physicals on Orientation Day (06/17/2019) only. NYSP physical examinations cannot be used for any other camps or programs. If participants are not in attendance on June 17, physical exams must be completed by a family physician at one's own expense. View more information about physical exams.
Are provided daily. All participants must have a completed free or reduced lunch form on file, even if they are not eligible for the service. All children are served the same lunch unless special medical/dietary requests are made in advance with proper paperwork on file with NYSP office. More information about lunch.
All campers are expected to dress appropriately. Closed toes shoes are required. Examples of appropriate and acceptable attire consist of shorts, t-shirt, sneakers (comfortable clothes that allow for movement during activities). No sandals (open toed shoes) or flip-flops permitted for any activity, other than swimming.
Each participant will need to bring his/her own swim suite/trunks and towel (goggles if needed) for swimming on Tuesday and Thursday. One-piece bathing suits recommended for females.
It is the expectation that everyone attending camp participate in all activities, including swimming. Any child being disruptive or disrespectful of others participating, will be sent home. Activities take place indoors and outdoors, and sunscreen is recommend for outdoor activities.
Any child with a disability requesting additional assistance with activities will be asked to complete some additional forms. View more information about inclusion.
Monongalia County School buses provide transportation to and from camp each day. Summer bus schedules can be found on web site. Please call 304-983-8204 for any bus route or transportation questions. We will be sending emails out with the schedule before the first day of camp. View more information about transportation.


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To Be Free: CounterPulse Festival 2019
To Be Free explores improvisation and structure, and improvisation in structure. Be it a somatic costume that actually changes how you move, or an improvised dance that changes how you see time. This is a study of freedom. You are welcome To Be Free at the second CounterPulse Festival, a time and place to blur […]Find out more »
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Wear, move and create in somatic costumes that generate specific body-mind experiences. Balloon Spines, Feather-Fingers, Heart-Protectors and more, will heighten kinesthetic awareness, fuel creativity and imagination into subtle and wild improvisations—culminating in an optional performance showing on Sunday, March 17th. Participants may take either the Saturday workshop only, or participate in the workshop and performance-making […]Find out more »


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Today's card is being featured on Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration. The challenge was to create a card using the requirements from the April Mystery Challenge.
This month, I went with three elements: shape, color, and tool. I stamped and punched a bunch of flowers in Daffodil Delight and Mossy Meadow to create a bouquet. I added a heat embossed sentiment. Candy dots, a bow, and a punched out sentiment completed the card. The finished card is more subdued than my usual design and palette, but it's a nice change. I love doing these mystery challenges. I never know what I will end up creating.
- Stamps: Flower Shop; Petite Petals; Perfect Pairs (SAB)
- Inks: Hello Honey; Mossy Meadow; Early Espresso
- Cardstock: Daffodil Delight; Mossy Meadow; Early Espresso; Very Vanilla
- Accessories: Candy Dots; Crumb Cake 3/8" Stitched Ribbon
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October 6, 2013
TOPIC: Informational Part II
Meeting Preparations
CIA Minute Prep
Claire C on Pro-Life Night
Saint of the Week
Torrey M on St. Therese
Opening Prayer
Today we're going to talk about the requirements of being the SEAS CIA.
Requirements and Expectations
Have received the sacrament of Confirmation
Uphold Catholic teachings
You can't spread the faith in its authentic form if you're not in agreement with what the Church teaches
It's okay if you don't know everything
Important to seek the truth
Participate in the celebration of Mass
No matter where you go, you can always help out in Mass
Using me as example, I was active in the Mass Choir in high school. In college, that was the first way I sought how to be active in my college parish
Root yourself in the Mass, because ultimately you'll be rooted in Christ (I wrote a blog about it)
Commit to living a holy lifestyle
Go to Mass at least weekly (Daily Mass available!)
Holy Days of Obligation
Going to Confession at least monthly
Having an active prayer and interior life
Praying daily
OFFICIAL SEAS CIA Confession & Adoration run will be every 3rd Thursday of each month
Live a Christ-centered life as a genuine Christian witness every day through words and actions everywhere you are
"Preach the Gospel at all times, if necessary, use words"
I really want to stress online
Be careful of what you post and Like/favorite/retweet
Register for at least one religious education class
Options are SNL or come to BASIC
Because you still need to be fed spiritually and knowledge-ly
Commit to active participation in youth ministry and the parish
You can't really serve others if you're passive and not taking action
You will be called upon for many various opportunities to help
You are servant and leader...servant leader
Attend CIA meetings or if unable, at least catch up via my meeting notes
Posted online
Attend a Teen KCS class
You can go to <http://www.fwdioc.org/safeenv/Pages/safe_environment_sessions.aspx> http://www.fwdioc.org/safeenv/Pages/safe_environment_sessions.aspx for KCS classes around the diocese if you cannot make this one
I stress the importance of this because we need to be knowledgeable and aware of situations that can put us in an unsafe circumstance or how we can put others in an unsafe circumstance. Also, recall back to SNL when we talked about boundaries because we don't want to violate those.
Once a SEAS CIA member, always a SEAS CIA member
The whole idea that you're Catholic all the time
You've been anointed and appointed by God to spread and defend the faith by word and deed
So, once you say yes to being SEAS CIA, you're acknowledging that you're doing what you're already supposed to be doing...but now you're specifically represented as our group
Even if you have to quit or even if you graduate, I still expect you to live out your active Catholic life continuing to be an example to others
Do work
Parish staff and volunteers will look to the SEAS CIA first when seeking help
Be prepared to serve when asked
The SEAS CIA have built up a reputation over the years to be that group of youth
You don't see this as much since you're not on my side of youth ministry, but I hear many adults compliment the SEAS CIA alllll the time...even from people not of this parish
We are not an exclusive group (both online and offline)
The goal is to lead others to Christ by developing personal friendships with others
Our actions should be directed towards others and not toward ourselves
Whenever you're at youth events that we put on, I expect you to not be in groups with a large number of CIA--no mingling group of more than 3 CIA at any given time
At SNL
At BASIC
At Retreats
We are not a clique
CIA members are asked not to enter into a dating relationship with Confirmation candidates during their time of formation prior to receiving the sacrament of Confirmation
Teenage years are an important time for deepening ones' faith
The youth we minister to should not associate their deepening of faith through a dating relationship with you
Relationships don't tend to last in high school
Raises the question of what faith should be rooted in...relationships can intensify and fade...but you don't want their faith to do that
We'll talk about this more in the Spring, when banquets and proms happen...and when we interact with the Confirmation candidates more closely
Our purpose is not solely the Confirmation retreat
We do so much more...and the Confirmation retreat is not our focus
We have a broader and greater purpose
We'll talk more about it later, but if you want to staff either Confirmation retreat, there will be an application and interview process at the start of next semester
EMHC Training
Tuesday October 8, 2013 in the church
7:30PM (or after 6:30PM Solemn Vespers)
Ministry to the Sick Training
Tuesday October 8, 2013 in the Formation Bldg (Rm 114)
SEAS CIA Challenge of the Week
Random Act of Kindness
Closing Prayer
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The Speech Acts in English Legal Texts
A Master Thesis Submitted to Graduate School, Southwest University of Political Science and Law
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Master Degree of Forensic Linguistics in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
April, 2008
I would like to extend my gratitude to the following people, without whose support and encouragement, I could not complete the thesis. My deepest appreciation first goes to my thesis instructor, professor Xiao Yunshu, from whom, I have gained the most precious treasure, i.e., the independent thinking ability, the problem-solving ability and the inspiration for my thesis. I have benefited not only from his teaching and expert guidance, but also from his thinking methods. And what's more? His great patience and encouragement has given me so much confidence for completing the thesis. I should say thanks to Professor Zhao Liang, professor Song Lei, Professor Xiong Demi, Professor Zheng Daxuan and Professor Cheng Rukang, who used to teach me major courses from which I learned a lot of things, which are quite helpful for my thesis writing. Thanks should also go to my friends in Sichuan International Studies University, who provided me with a lot of significant materials. And last but not least, I should say thanks to my parents and my boy friend who have given me the strongest support during the several months of my painstaking thesis composition.
The research on legal language has been very popular in recent years, which mainly focuses on lexicology, syntax, translation of legal language, i.e., but rarely on the speech acts in English legal texts. Therefore, based on the speech act theory, the thesis intends to study the speech acts in English legal texts, including legislative texts, judicial texts and other legal texts, which are called legal speech acts, since they are of legal effects. Generally, the speech acts in legal texts, performs the functions of normalizing and regulating people's behavior, which are usually reflected by the combination of such modal verbs as "shall", "may", "can", "should", "ought to", etc. and such performative verbs as "enact", "command", "repeal", "entitle", "amend", "agree", "award", "certify", "swear", "affirm" and so on. In many cases, a legal speech act verb is enough to demonstrate a legal speech act. Based upon the previous studies on speech acts by Austin (1962), Searle (1975), and Trosborg (1995), the thesis classifies the English legal speech acts into regulatives, declarations, behabitives, verdictives, directives and requestives. Almost every research on a specific language phenomenon has its own purposes, which can be generalized as follows: (1) to illustrate an abstract language system or to verify a linguistic theory based on the whole language; (2) to solve the problems of language life. Therefore, the overall aims of the thesis are to analyze the manifestation of English legal speech acts, to exam or certify the speech act theory in legal register and to reveal the principles, the functions and the characteristics of legal speech acts. To achieve those objectives, the thesis first gives a brief introduction to the speech act theory, the present research states both at home and abroad and the significance of the study. Then an overview on English legal texts is made to lay a foundation for the analysis of English legal speech acts. Finally, a full discussion on the classification, the functions and the characteristics of English legal speech acts is presented. Key words: legal speech acts; legal texts; requestives; conferring rights; imposing obligations
当前,国内的法律语言研究十分盛行,主要集中在对法律语言的词汇、句 法、及其翻译等方面的探讨,然而却很少涉猎英语法律语篇中的言语行为。基于 此种现象,本文借助语用学中的言语行为理论,以英语立法语篇、司法语篇及其 他法律语篇为素材,探讨英语法律语篇中的言语行为,即英语法律言语行为。法 律言语行为通常是指具有法律效力的言语行为, 其主要功能是调节和规范人们的 行为,具体表现为赋予权利、规定义务和调节行为。英语法律语篇中常常以 "shall", "may", "can", "should", "ought to",等情态动词作为辅助手段来表示法律...
Bibliography: Searle, John R. Indirect speech acts. In Cole and Morgan (eds.), reprinted in Searle 1979, 1975.
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Equality is a religious vision. Nowadays, of course, it has become associated with a secular political agenda, but this agenda lies in the realm of religious ideals. Nobody has ever seen an empirical society of equality. Everything in the secular world is arranged on a hierarchical scale. If, on secular reductionist principles, one should only believe in what one has seen and had evidenced, then nobody should have any faith in equality, yet this faith is widespread and powerful. Take any two individuals and you have difference of power, money, strength, influence, status, intelligence, etc.etc. The secular world is the world of hierarchy - verticalism. Motivation in the secular world is entirely a matter of improving one's position on one or other of the many intersecting vertical scales by which everything there is given meaning and standing. This is the nature of samsara.
Equality is a religious vision. It cuts through samsara. Before God we are all equal - nowhere else. For God you can say Allah, Tao, Amida Buddha, The Confucian Mean or whatever. It does not matter what religion we are talking about. Before the divine we are equal and experiencing the divine includes experiencing that complete and perfect equality. In Buddhism this is called the samadhi of equality. It is an ecstasy that leaves an enduring impression that one will be eternally mindful of.
We could say that this must tally with some deep structure or archetype within us which would be why the idea has such power to move people - however the notion of archetypes is just one metaphysic by which we try to explain these things. The experience itself is a religious experience. The writings of many great sages, such as Dogen, for instance, revolve around it. When we are before the divine we experience this equality. Similarly, when we experience this equality we are in the divine. Experiencing it is quite different from having a concept of it, or an agenda about it. To experience it is a mystical state.
When that state is genuinely experienced one is affected, not just at that time, but enduringly. It affects how one relates to others. One sees the light in them. One experiences a clear certainty that, in the eyes of Buddha, all are equally precious.
Although this vision must lie at the back of many political and social agendas, there is no social structure that can achieve or grant such a vision. The imposition of equality in a polity tends only to discourage people as it erodes all worldly motivation, as has been found in the various communistic experiments. Nonetheless, even if one does not subscribe to a communistic agenda, one can still feel the power of the ideal. One is inclined to say, "It is a perfect idea, but it reckons without real human beings," but the very fact that it feels as a perfect idea is a reflection of the religious vision that lies behind it and accounts for the religious fervour with which many people pursue such ideals.
Paradoxically, in the minds of many people, especially in the West, religion has come to be associated with hierarchy and verticalism. I imagine that this is because religion has fallen into disrepute in many quarters because it became too much implicated in non-religious, secular interests. The Church was used as a support for the political establishment and clerics traded authenticity for power and influence. This has not just been a problem in the West. When a religion becomes popular and influential, secular authorities want to appropriate and use that power and greedy people start to see the church as a vertical self-promotion ladder. So God then becomes the validator of the social order which, being secular, is hierarchical. This, however, is the decay of the religious vision.
In the fullness of awakening, all beings are radiant and all are loved. This is a condition of equality that transcends all differences of intelligence, virtue, merit, earning power or whatever. Every blade of grass is a splinter of enlightenment - not even only a splinter - is the whole of it. The whole moon is reflected in every dewdrop. They are all equal in moonshine whether they are big or small, new or old. Even in the smallest dew drop, the whole universe is reflected. That is true equality.
This equality, however does not inhere in the things themselves. It is a function of the moon. Each drop has the power to reflect, but that is all. In self-power there are many differences of level - the dewdrops are various - but in other-power there is complete equality of beings for it is the very same light that is reflected in every one and this is the essence of religion.
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The essence of religion
I sadly recognize the corruption that has stained the Church in Christianity, as well as its faith and practice, becoming in many aspects a religion of fear and control.
But I think, If one has the opportunity to go beyond this surface and find the real experience of faith and God at any time, then one understands the great value of this religion, the testimony of Jesus through his life and death, his revolutionary message of a God that is all-tenderness, all- compassion, all-love where one can get relief and rest. This God could be called Amida Buddha…different names for one experience.
In fact when I practice the nembutsu I do not feel I am changing my religion or something like that. I feel the same experience adopting a new form of expression. If someone could see me in that moment , he or she could say I am a Buddhist, but, many times I finished my practice making the sign of the Cross, and , in that moment, anyone could say I am Christian. What am I?
Really I do not know. But I feel some sort of spaciousness and freedom in this lack of definition
Maybe I am wrong and, in some time I will feel the need of belonging clearly to one or another.
Maybe some of you have experienced something similar to this….
Yes, I know exactly what you mean, Nati. Thank you.