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Daniel Gilbert - The smell o'thunder (video)
Here's the video for the new Daniel Gilbert single "The smell o'thunder".
Here's the video for the new Daniel Gilbert single "The smell o'thunder".
Speaking of , the label is also now streaming the new Disco Ensemble album "Warriors" in full via Soundcloud which I appreciate because it's not available on Spotify in the US yet.
Presenting NEØV, the band once known as Neufvoin and now newly signed to . Look for the album "Orange morning" to be released this fall.
Hear a new Graveyard tune as part of NPR's Fall Music Preview: http://www.npr.org/2012/09/19/161004028/fall-music-preview
"Outrun" is the 2nd video from Murmansk's excellent new album "Rüütli". It's also the track that seems to reliably come up on shuffle almost every day when I'm out running (no complaints!).
Finnish indiepoppers Paperfangs do a low-key cover of "Everyday" by Buddy Holly.
Pitchfork praises the new audiovisual album/DVD from cryptic Swedish pop act Iamamiwhoami: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16722-kin/
World Tour now have a video for their single "Forever tonight".
Coming November 5 via , the new EP "Variations" from Danish artist CTM aka the solo alias of Cæcilie Trier (Chimes & Bells, Choir of Young Believers). A 2nd EP will follow in early 2013.
The new Daniel Gilbert 7" is now streaming via ' Bandcamp page.
The Quietus talks to Årabrot frontman Kjetil Nernes about the band's new EP "Mæsscr": http://thequietus.com/articles/09864-interview-arabrot-kjetil-nernes-maesscr
Live footage of Haust playing in Oslo last weekend with their new lineup and a guest appearance from AnnK of Dark Times.
Since I've totally failed to cover this record myself in a timely fashion, allow me to redirect you to Still Single's assessment of Finnish noiserockers Giglinger's latest 7": http://still-single.tumblr.com/post/31841845298/giglinger-red-7-ep-king-penguin
It was bound to happen eventually: they're making a film based on the lyrics of Håkan Hellström called "Kånn Ingen Sorg" starting in Göteborg this fall with the expectation of a February 2014 premiere. Måns Mårlind and Björn Stein -- from "Underworld: The Awakening" which does not exactly bode well -- will direct.
Hear the new Markus Krunegård single "Vi dansar bättre utan kläder" via SR P3: http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=4067&artikel=5273860
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The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) have endorsed oocyte freezing as a standard and safe procedure in 2012. ASRM issued a new report on 22 October, 2012 stating that in young patients egg freezing techniques have been shown to produce pregnancy rates, leading to the birth of healthy babies, comparable to IVF cycles using fresh eggs. After much work and deliberation by fertility experts, who reviewed the world literature on the effectiveness and safety of egg freezing and, most importantly, on the desired outcome: healthy babies, egg freezing is can now be used in routine practice. More studies are being published regarding this age range, and all is reassuring.
Egg freezing could provide a viable alternative source for couples needing donor eggs to build their families. In addition, among the medical indications for its use are fertility preservation for patients who may be left infertile following medical treatments for other diseases (viz., cancer), some genetic conditions, or IVF treatment interrupted by the unexpected inability to obtain sperm.
The Committee points out that the age of the woman at the time of egg freezing is a very important factor. "Success rates with oocyte cryopreservation appear to decline with maternal age consistent with the clinical experience with fresh oocytes." ASRM did not encourage egg freezing for "social reasons," such as a delay in childbearing as, although the technical procedure of egg freezing is safe, we do not have enough long-term data about babies born to women using eggs frozen when they are older than 35. Citing a lack of data on safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and potential emotional risks, the report states, "Marketing this technology for the purpose of deferring childbearing may give women false hope and encourage women to delay childbearing. Patients who wish to pursue this technology should be carefully counseled."
Rotunda is now offering oocyte cryopreservation as part of its ART services using the latest cutting edge Cryotec vitrification technique. We also have initiated donor egg bank. We have achieved comparable success rates with frozen donor oocytes to fresh donor oocytes.
The excellent survival rates, embryo development and pregnancy rates have given a tremendous new hope to young cancer women. These young cancer patients can now dream of becoming a mother one day in future when they are cured of their disease.


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Model A Ford Supplier and Resource Links Page
I have complied a few links of companies that re-produce, or sell Model A Ford parts. This would include Fords made in 1928, 1929, 1930, and 1931. Many of these companies will also sell parts for the Model T Ford and 1932 Ford and newer models. As I find more, I will be updating this page.
If anybody can suggest other links, please use the "CONTACT 1929fordhotrod.com" button at the top of this post and let me know so I can add them to this page. It's all about making vintage and custom car repair easy for all involved.
Brookville Roadster is known for their "Body of Steel". They produce several Model A Ford bodies, 1932 Ford Roadster, and the 1932 Ford Coupe bodies. Brookville Roadster also sells accessories, chassis kits, and a variety of starter kits. I have personnally ordered many parts from Brookville Roadsters and found them to be very helpful and cooperative. They even shipped to me, 1928 Ford Roadster doors, 1932 dash, 1929 windshield frame / parts, and the 1932 radiator shell / grille insert all via the post office. Shipping to Canada from other countries is the most cost effective method of shipping especially when items arrive at the door. Carriers like UPS, and Fedex have extremely high brokerage fees over and above the regular cost of shipping. I can remember one instance purchasing a set of gauges on eBay about $45 including shipping. Once the item arrived at my place, the Fedex guy wanted an additional $28 for the item. He tried to explain that this was Fedex's cost for submitting the taxes to the government. I must say that is very expensive handling of money. The deal I thought I had was no deal at all now. So the moral of the story here is, know all of your shipping costs especially when ordering items outside of your country. My suggestion, especially for Canadians, is to use the post office. Here is the Brookville Roadsters link:
The Model A Ford Workshop is a great resource for a variety of topics valuable to the hot rodder and vintage car restorer. Here is the Model A Ford Workshop link:
Snyders Antique Auto Parts has been around for over 50 years now. Snyders Antique Auto sells Model A Ford, Model T Ford, AA Ford truck parts, along with many other items. Snyders Antique Auto Parts link is:
MAC's Auto Parts sell parts and accessories for Fords and Mercury's from 1909 to the 1970s. MAC's lonk is:
Bert's Model A Store is an interesting site. They sell parts, have a technical tips section, and links to other Ford sites. This store sells reproduction and original parts. Bert's Model A Store's link is:
Bob Drake sell everything you might want for your 1932 to 1948 Ford V8, 1948 to 1966 Ford pickups, 1949 and later cars, along with books, prints, gas tanks and much more. Bob Drake's link is:
The Model A Ford Club of America MAFCA is an interesting and valuable resourse. There is all kinds of technical information, links, publications, and references that should not be passed by. The MAFCA link is:
The Model A Ford Club of America MAFCA has a great list for parts and suppliers. This most likely the most complete list around. It can be found at the following link:
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Streamlined & Organized: Medicine Cabinet Necessities
When disaster strikes, there's nothing better than knowing that everything you need is available and in its proper place, yet it's so easy to let the medicine cabinet fall into overpopulated disarray. Take some time this month to streamline and organize your medicine cabinet, and I promise that the future, sick you (or your future, sick family) will thank you.
1. Declutter: We all have those idle containers of expired and nearly-empty medications lurking around in the cabinet, and these should be the first to go. Second, try to target medications that you never use. Here are some tips for when to heed the expiration dates on drugs, and here is the FDA's guide to proper drug disposal.
2. Restock: Yes, this sounds a bit counter-intuitive after you've just spent all that effort pruning, but there are some things that every good medicine cabinet should have, and if you have them on hand now, your life will be much easier when sickness strikes. Obviously, everyone's needs are different, but here's a basic checklist:
- Medication for pain, headache and fever (acetaminophen, ibruprofen, or aspirin)
- Antihistamine (like Benadryl)
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Bandages
- Antiseptic for cleaning wounds (like hydrogen peroxide)
- Ointment to prevent wound infections (like Neosporin)
- Sunscreen
- Aloe vera gel
- Medication for digestive problems: antacids, antidiarrheal medication, stool softener
- Cough medicine (It may be good to keep both a.m. and p.m. formulas handy.)
- Decongestant
- Throat Lozenges
- Thermometer
- Nail Clippers
- Cotton Swabs
- Tweezers (for splinter removal)
3. Contain: Your organizational system need not be elaborate, but the neater and more localized your items are, the easier your life will be in the future. Think of classifying items by use. For instance, Benita from Chez Larsson keeps two separate kits: one for medicine and one for first aid supplies. DaNita from Delightful Order separates her children's medication from the adult medication. Think about how you use your medicines, and the organization most fitted to your situation will become clearer.
4. Store: Given that drugs should be kept in an area with low humidity and a steady temperature, the bathroom may not be the ideal place for medicine storage, even though that's the place that immediately comes to mind for most of us. If you have the space, consider moving your medicine storage to the kitchen, pantry, or linen closet. And as always, if you have small children, try to pick a place where their hands can't pry. If you don't have any available out-of-reach space, you may think of investing in a small child-proof medicine safe, like this one.
(Images: 1. IHeart Organizing, 2. Chez Larsson, 3. Randomly, Robyn, 4. Delightful Order, 5. IHeart Organizing)


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I haven't gotten a really straight answer that I can agree with, so I wanted to know from you.
Normally Strength and Dexterity are for Melee and Ranged attacks.
Could you have it so that One could choose which Attribute's Bonus he will use for Specific Attack powers?
Would it be free? an Extra like Mental? a Stunt like Attack Finesse?
Saves being interchangable (Except Damage) for free made sense to me, but what about Attack-Attribute Bonuses?
Now I don't mean the way Attack Finesse allows you to use Either Strenght or Dexterity.. but Let's say you have a "Charisma Blast" power. I guess you... shoot your mouth off *yuck yuck*. You'd roll a ranged attack using your Charisma, at range normal, and they'd have to roll a damage save. (if you switched the save, I guess it might be an extra).
I think you get the idea, thanks you're a genious.
the long version of what I'm trying to ask is here http://www.mutantsandmasterminds.com/ph ... hp?t=10977
Change Attack Attribute
These questions about M&M's first edition were posed to Steve Kenson--and then he answered them! Steve's now providing official answers to second edition questions, but we've archived this forum for you to search.
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A feat like Attack Finesse is probably in order for something like this.
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About ASDOH
Leadership Team : Dean's Council : Executive Committee
Mission : Goals : Community-based Education Model : Accreditation : Identified Need
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health aspires to be a worldwide leader in healthcare education, transforming dental education to advance the art, science and distribution of oral health services incorporating an integrated approach to whole person health.
The purpose of the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is to educate caring, technologically adept dentists to become community and educational leaders, serving those in need, and to:
- be the leader in the lifelong education of community responsive general dentists
- prepare graduates with a strong foundation of critical inquiry, evidence-based practice, research, cultural competency, and orientation to prevention, and interdisciplinary healthcare experiences
- promote the delivery of optimal patient care and for the transfer of newly acquired knowledge, skills, and technology to the profession and the community
A. Education: To promote excellence in dental education
B. Patients: To promote excellence in patient care
C. Research: To promote excellence in research
D. Service: To promote excellence in service (continuing dental education, lifelong learning and dental public health, etc.)
E. Students: To promote the quality and diversity of ASDOH students and residents
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Southeast students Amanda Baker and Emily Nantz honored by KCTCS as part of All-Academic team
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College students Emily C. Nantz of Harlan and Amanda Baker of Middlesboro were named recently as a members of the 2014 KCTCS All-Academic Team. Honorees from all 16 KCTCS colleges were honored during a luncheon in Owensboro and held as part of the system's New Horizons initiative. Here, Ms. Nantz (left photo) and Ms. Baker (right photo) are shown being congratulated by Dr. Michael B. McCall, president of the system and Dr. Lynn Moore, president of Southeast.


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yesterday i see the new rebel 2010 in action Kitemaster Alvor (Portugal) in Races. lot´s of riders use the new rebel 2010 ...... not the rhino 2009 to race....
I have lot of pictures and hd videos but i only upload at 27/06/2009 because i don´t have the cable of my camera with me (holidays).
I confirm the new rebel have 5 struts, 5th line and straight segment leading edge.
I see some heats of the freestyle with rebel 14 and the kite is very fast, looping is easy (wind 15 kts).


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Last week, the federal government announced its plans to legalize marijuana and, in so doing, threw the ball into the provincial court. The provinces will have the final say on how weed will be marketed in their regions, and also on things like the minimum age of purchasers. And that's only the beginning. In fact, the provinces have more than a little heavy lifting of their own to do in the 15 months before the federal government's changed rules become law.
For the most part, the response has been like that of a representative for Nova Scotia's provincial government: "Legalization of cannabis must ensure that the health and safety of children and youth are protected. It is important that we focus on responsible use and that the sale of cannabis is well-regulated and minimizes the involvement of organized crime."
In Newfoundland and Labrador, there was a promise of public consultation and a clear process for police to deal with pot-impaired drivers, with Justice Minister Andrew Parsons saying, "No doubt there's a lot of challenges here. This is a huge, fundamental shift for our province, and for the country."
Prince Edward Island already has a licensed medical marijuana producer, as does New Brunswick. And while P.E.I. politicians may still be considering the impact of the upcoming legislation, in New Brunswick, they've jumped in with both feet.
The push has been to take advantage of a financial opportunity: "We believe that here in New Brunswick, we should do what we can to get a piece of the economic growth that's going to happen because of the legalization of marijuana. There are going to be jobs created," Premier Brian Gallant said in early April. "Once we keep people safe and get marijuana out of the hands of youth, we should be treating this industry as any other."
There's a lot to do, and precious little time. And the four Atlantic provinces, with so much in common, should be aware that, along with shared borders, we're going to have shared marijuana users. If one jurisdiction has regulation that's more lax than the others, buyers will stream in and pot will stream out.
It makes for an interesting juggling act — not only do individual provincial governments have to listen to the desires of their constituents, they have to be aware of the close geographic connections.
There are interesting times ahead and a tight timeline, along with the chance at a new source of tax revenue.
Not being ready when next July arrives probably isn't an option. As other jurisdictions have shown, if you're not ready for marijuana legalization, it can overtake you in a hurry.


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Ok.I will start the donations. I am going to buy 1 PDGA membership for someone at the Ice Bowl. I am uncertain how I will make this determination (no I won't buy it for myself, but I like your thinking).I am undecided if I am going to buy it for a NON-PDGA person (meaning they have never been a member), or a renewing member. My thought was initially that I would buy a membership for the person that brought the most people to the Ice Bowl, regardless, and I may do that. I may also look at a method to the person that most epitomizes the Ice Bowl, and works the hardest towards it's success (Rick and BoD, and usual suspects don't count, I hope and am inspired by all of you already, and how could I make that determination).Suffice it to say, I will look a method prior to the event, but wanted to get people thinking about the Ice Bowl as we are about 12 weeks away from having that wonderful weekend upon us again.Hopefully a new Chili Contest winner (though I hope he returns to feed us) and other items, but I would encourage us all to be thinking about the Ice Bowl and what we can do to make it better this year again!
Do we have dates yet for the ICE BOWL?
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P15: Things may happen V
P16: The Ascension Factor
The Ascension Factor has the reputation of being probably the most challenging and exciting of the dream levels. As it happens, it's certainly the most straightforward of them: climb to the top of the stairs. This is the final turning point: you can go back to the Salinger plank by, once you reach the top, heading back down and reading the only terminal again. Or you can finish the Pfhor plank by taking the tempting teleporter.
This level is not easy. Knowing that the next level is a Rebellion makes this easier, as using the rest of your SPNKR, Mortar, and Maser ammo is definitely the way to go on TC. If you were an idiot and didn't grab any health from Bump and Grind, and then saved, you're going to have a monstrously tough time.
The entire level is just a gently curving staircase, which is fine for most of the fights, but there are some enemies with seeking shots and the gentle curve of the stairs makes it impossible to dodge them. The Enforcer horde at the very top of the stairs is pretty much a guaranteed death on your first run, because you just won't be expecting them and they'll get off enough shots to blast you right away. Cheap.
But other than that, it's pretty fun, if not exactly a masterpiece. It's definitely the most normal of the dream levels.
Level design: 3/5
Aesthetics: 4.5/5
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READ GENESIS 1 & 2 tonight and come up with 10 questions each
questions for u ..
1. what are the names of the 4 main streams in Eden ?
2.what day did God make the seacreatures and birds ?
3. what was Gods first word or instructions to man ?
4. another name for God thats used 11 times ?
5. define the word Cleave ..
6. every tree in the garden of eden had 2 characteristics what are they ?
7. the garden of eden faced what way ?
8. the lights in the heavens determine 6 things .. what r they ?
...... that 'll do ya for this round
A1: Pison, Gihon, Hiddekel, Euphrates
A2: 4th day
A3: get amongst each other mwah mwah
A4: Jehovah Elohim
A5: what im going to do to you as soon as i possibly can
A6: pleasent 2 sight and good for food, knowledge of good and evil
A7: Eastward
A8: day & night and 4 seasons??
Q1. wot does Elohim mean?
Q2. wot is the expanse?
Q3. wot was man made to look like
Q4. wot was man and women not ashamed of in this chapter?
Q5. wot happened on the seventh day and what does it represent?
Q6: how did Jehovah Eloim make a helpmate for Adam?
Q7: wot stones were created?
Q8: wot tree was man not allowed to eat from in the garden on eden?
Elohim means "The mighty" also supreme......see the notes on the first page of chap 1
A1: um is this a trick question?? does it even say cains wifes name??
A2: he would become a wanderer and fugitive on earth and had a mark put on him so everyone slew him when they found him.
A3: Had to eat of the ground all the days of his life
A4: inteligent
A5: i dont know....does it say?? to gard the way to the tree off life?
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"Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine goes down," the old song says. Just a spoonful of medicine at the wrong time, and your driving skills could go down. Such was the unfortunate reality of Doug, a 56-year-old accountant who had taken an over-the-counter cold medication before driving to visit a client. He didn't know that the medication he took would make him drowsy until he woke up in his car in a deep ditch by the side of the road.
Many Consumers Unaware of Risks
Most consumers are aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs, but many don't realize that certain prescription and over-the-counter medications can also impair driving. Certain drugs can interfere with factors that are essential for safe driving, such as:
- Coordination—needed for steering, braking, accelerating, and manipulating the vehicle
- Reaction time—needed to respond in time and appropriately deal with certain situations
- Judgment—helps with risk assessment, avoidance of hazards, and emergency decision-making
- Tracking—helps to stay in the lane and maintain the correct distance from other cars and obstacles
- Attention—ability to handle the high demand for information-processing
- Perception—needed for glare resistance, dark and light adaptation, and dynamic visual acuity
The effects of medications can vary among people. They are often influenced by length of use, tolerance, overall health, individual sensitivity to the drug, metabolism, age, interactions with other medications, and other factors. For instance, older adults process some medications differently than younger adults, which could cause these drugs to affect them more.
Use Caution With These Medications
Many medications can impair your ability to drive, such as those that affect the central nervous system. They may have side effects such as drowsiness, lightheadedness, or impaired motor or judgment skills. Such medications may include:
- Pain relievers with codeine or other opiates
- Muscle relaxants
- Sedatives and tranquilizers
- Anticonvulsants
- Some medications used to treat high blood pressure
- Some medications used to treat depression or anxiety
Over-the-counter medications containing antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, brompheniramine, or chlorpheniramine. These medication can be found in products to treat:
- Allergies symptoms
- Colds symptoms
- Motion sickness
- Central nervous system stimulants used to treat ADHD
- Medications administered to the eye, which can alter vision
Precautions You Can Take
In many states, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of sedating medications. But it's important to take precautions when taking any medication. Here are some tips:
- Educate yourself about the side effects of any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) or herbal supplement you take by reading the instructions carefully. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication, and ask about possible effects on driving and what precautions you should take.
- If you are taking multiple medications or mixing medications with herbal substances, ask your doctor and pharmacist about possible interactions and side effects that could impair your driving.
- If you feel that your medication has impaired your ability to drive in any way (you feel drowsy, lightheaded, or are having visual problems), have someone else drive.
- If you plan on driving, look for over-the-counter medications that do not cause drowsiness or other side effects that could impair driving.
- Keep track of what medications are causing specific side effects that cause impairment.
- Allow your body time to adjust to new or changes in medications.
- Ask your doctor if there is an alternative to any prescription medication that is impairing your ability to drive.
Do not stop taking medications in order to drive. Talk to your doctor before adjusting doses or stopping any medications.
- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD
- Review Date: 05/2016 -
- Update Date: 06/11/2014 -


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Some of us around Hometown Pasadena like a proper drink every now and then, so we talked amongst ourselves and came up with a short list of personal favorites. We're saving wine bars for another post. If we've missed your favorite cocktail, please let us know!
Aviation. Palate bartender Antoine makes this historic, gin-based cocktail with his own homemade violet essence. It's as if Earl Grey and Tom Collins had an illegitimate daughter, and this is her son. We think it was named the Aviation because it leaves you floating on a cloud of wonderfulness. If you can, stick around this modern bistro for some of Octavio Becerra's potted meats and small-plate dishes, so you don't drink on an empty stomach.
Palate, 933 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, 818.662.9463, palatefoodwine.com. Mon.-Sat. to 10 p.m., Sun. to 9 p.m.
Margarita. It seems odd that an order-at-the-counter taqueria would even be allowed to serve tequila at all, but not only does Doña Rosa serve tequila, but it makes a superb and astonishingly inexpensive margarita. Not too sweet, with a good lime bite, it's served in a short, thick glass on ice, and at just $1.50 on Tuesdays, and $4 every other day, it's the best drinking bargain in town.
Doña Rosa, 577 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, 626.449.2999, dona-rosa.com. Mon.-Sat. to midnight, Sun. to 11 p.m.
Martini. A proper martini requires everything to be just right, including the glassware, which is why our very particular friend Gwen loves the martinis at the swank Bar at the Langham Huntington. Cocktails are an investment here, but they are made flawlessly to your specifications — in Gwen's case, a Grey Goose martini up with two olives and just a little dirty. Splurge even more and get a lobster corn dog. You won't be sorry.
The Bar, Langham Huntington Hotel, 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, 626.568.3900, pasadena.langhamhotels.com. Sun.-Thurs. to midnight, Fri.-Sat. to 2 a.m.
Sake. Not a cocktail, exactly, but really good sake is hard to find in the Pasadena area — unless you go to Japon Bistro. Its selection of small-producer, seasonal sakes is exemplary. If you find one you really like, drink up — once these seasonal sakes are gone, they're gone for good. While you're there, enjoy the very good izakaya dishes.
Japon Bistro, 927 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.744.1751, japonbistro-pasadena.com. Sun.-Thurs. to 9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. to 10:30 p.m.
Sangria. La Cabanita is a Mexican restaurant, not a Spanish one, but its sangria is nonetheless the best for miles around. Most everyone else gets the good margaritas, but we've always marched to a different drummer. As for food, don't miss the smoky salsa, the soups, the chuletas en chile pasilla, the chile rellenos and the pork chile verde.
La Cabanita, 3447 N. Verdugo Rd., Montrose, 818.957.2711. Nightly to 10 p.m.
Scotch. When we want to go old-school, we head to the historic, racetrack-adjacent Derby for a generous single-malt Scotch neat, perhaps with a bowl of nuts on the side. Sometimes if we get carried away we have a second one and then move to a cush banquette by the fireplace, order a huge steak and baked potato, and feel very, very happy. The Scotch collection is sufficient enough to satisfy all but the most insufferable Scotch snob.
The Derby, 233 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, 626.447.2430, thederbyarcadia.com. Mon.-Thurs. to 10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. to 11 p.m., Sun. to 9 p.m.
Sidecar. When we get a hankering for this legendary concoction of Cognac, Cointreau and fresh-squeezed lemon juice, not to mention a handsome room and the smartest bartenders in town, we head to the Parkway Grill. Despite the sugared rim, it's got a bite and isn't too sweet. All the drinks, in fact, are expertly made and generous in quantity; if you're not a Sidecar kinda drinker, try the superb margarita in a martini glass or the elegant kir royale. Excellent piano jazz and tip-only valet parking are further perks. Parkway Grill, 510 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, 626.795.1001, theparkwaygrill.com. Sun.-Thurs. to about 10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. to about 11:30 p.m.


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Brussels, 2010
The EU Internal Security Strategy in Action: Five steps towards a more secure Europe
The development of the EU's Internal Security Strategy (ISS) is an important contribution to the Stockholm Programme's aim of an open and secure Europe. The Internal Security Strategy in Action provides a basis for concerted action to address common security challenges.
Why is this communication needed?
Until now, there has been no single document explaining what the EU seeks to achieve in the area of internal security.
Considerable progress has been made at EU-level to supplement the work of national law enforcement, customs and border authorities: facilitating cooperation and information exchange such as through the European Arrest Warrant, funding for joint investigation teams targeting cross-border criminality, common strategies for counter terrorism and drug trafficking, using customs controls to assess the security risk of goods entering the EU, common procedures for better protecting critical infrastructure.
However, there has never been any attempt to link together these policies in a coherent and comprehensive strategy. With the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty and the abolition of the 'pillars' which separated border management and customs controls on the one hand, from police and judicial cooperation on the other, there is now a unique opportunity to take a more strategic approach, and to identify and exploit synergies between the various activities.
Building on the Internal Security Strategy adopted by the Council in February 2010, and within the global perspective of the European Security Strategy (see Report on the implementation of the ESS), the Commission in its communication seeks to identify clear strategic goals for the EU's internal security policies, and to clarify roles and responsibilities as part of a shared agenda. As a result of this communication, the Commission believes that the EU will be able to measure progress against these strategic objectives, determine what further action is needed, and demonstrate to citizens the benefits of the EU's role.
What can be done at EU level to help dismantling criminal networks?
Criminal networks operate internationally. It is often the same groups involved in diverse criminal activity, whether human trafficking, child exploitation, drugs trafficking, arms trafficking or illegal shipment and dumping of waste. Crime at a more local area, burglaries, car theft and sale of counterfeit dangerous goods are often manifestations of global networks of organised crime.
The EU should strengthen existing practical cooperation between relevant law enforcement and judicial authorities in the Members States and EU institutions and agencies. Obstacles posed by divergent national approaches to criminal law should also be overcome, if necessary through legislation on common definitions of criminal offences and minimum levels of criminal sanctions.
For instance, Joint Investigation Teams (JIT) have proven to be effective and should be conducted more frequently. JITs are set up for a limited period of time on the basis of an agreement between two or more EU Member States and /or third parties in order to fight serious cross-border crime. Europol and Eurojust have been able to support several JITs in the last couple of years within the traditional fields of organised crime activities such as drug trafficking, trafficking in human beings and counterfeiting of the Euro. In an example this year of the effectiveness of JITs, a number of charges were brought against a group who had trafficked over 160 children from a small town in Romania and forced them into street-begging in London.
How can the EU help seize more of the proceeds of crime?
The profits derived from organised crime are substantial. For example, EU sales of illicit drugs generate an estimated €100 billion per year. Organised VAT fraud in the EU also represents a similar amount. This, and associated other frauds, is revenue denied to government and has direct impact on the taxpayer. Through money-laundering criminals disguise the illegal origins of their wealth and protect their asset bases in order to avoid the suspicion of law enforcement agencies and prevent leaving a trail of incriminating evidence.
The EU should consider amending its anti-money laundering legislation (Directive 2005/60/EC) to enable identification of company owners and therefore improve the tracking of criminal assets. In 2011, the Commission will also propose legislation to strengthen the EU legal framework on confiscation (Framework Decision 2001/500/JHA). Member States should also establish fully equipped Asset Recovery Offices, with trained staff and necessary powers.
How can an EU Strategy help preventing terrorism?
The terrorist threat remains real and serious, as the recent discovery of explosives hidden in ink cartridges being exported out of Yemen demonstrated. While Al-Qaida-inspired terrorist groups continue to aim to perpetrate mass casualty attacks, several Member States are also the targets of separatist and political extremist terrorism. The EU should look to address possible gaps in our approach.
The EU should help Member States encourage networks of community activists, law enforcement, academics and others to share and discuss best practice in spotting and addressing radicalisation and recruitment leading to acts of terrorism. A dialogue on increasing protection of land transport should be developed. The Commission will propose an EU approach for freezing the assets of suspected terrorist individuals and groups active inside the EU and for the extraction and analysis of financial messaging data.
What is the size of the threat from cybercrime?
Although there are no precise figures, the incidence of attacks against information systems has increased significantly in recent years. Estonia in 2007 and Lithuania in 2008 were subject to large-scale cyber-attack. The botnet 'Conficker' (also known as Downup, Downadup and Kido) has since November 2008 spread to affect millions of computers worldwide, including, in the EU, France, the UK and Germany. The 'Stuxnet' worm, possibly the first targeted cyber weapon, infected industrial control systems probably through USB-stick propagation. Every individual and business using the internet is potentially vulnerable to cybercrimes such as ID theft and credit card fraud.
To increase Europe's resilience, the Commission will establish an EU cybercrime centre by 2013, improving cooperation between Member States and EU institutions with international partners in the fight against cybercrime. In order to improve our capacity to meet cyber attacks, each Member State and European institution should have Computer Rapid Response Teams (CERTS). The Commission also supports the establishment of a network of contacts among rapid response teams and law enforcement authorities.
How can border management increase EU's security?
Border controls and surveillance have been viewed mainly as a migration management tool. Coordinated and integrated border management are also a potentially powerful means of disrupting serious and organised crime.
The Commission believes that Frontex, the EU's border agency, can make a considerable contribution to internal security by being able to process personal data where relevant for preventing and combating crime, especially the trafficking of persons, at the external border. The Commission will also continue the implementation of the European Border Surveillance System ('Eurosur') and work to improve risk assessment in relation to movement of goods across the external border.
How to shape an integrated approach towards disasters?
The risk of natural disasters in the EU vary according to geography and climate: many southern Member States are particularly exposed to earthquakes and forest fires, while northern Member States are more prone to flooding or severe snowfalls. Increased vulnerability to natural disasters is associated with climate change. Other crises precipitated by terrorist or cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, energy shortage, major ICT-breakdowns and industrial accidents, such as the recent leak of toxic sludge, may also have massive cross border and cross sectoral impact.
The EU should aspire to a more coherent approach to threat and risk assessment and risk management. To this end, the Commission is proposing a set of measures to identify better and minimize the impact of all natural, accidental and malicious threats and hazards. Existing sector-specific risk assessment and situation awareness functions in the EU institutions and agencies, such as those concerning natural disasters, threats of health pandemics, nuclear risk monitoring and terrorism, should be linked up. Response to emergencies, as set out in the Commission's communication last month, is an integral part of this objective.
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Since the dawn of television, conventional wisdom has held that American regional accents and dialects are on the wane. The prevailing belief has been that mass media communication has homogenized the regionally-specific diversity of our American English. But a new essay by Rob Misfud says our linguistic diversity is growing, specifically in something called the North Cities Shift. It's a vowel-manipulation you hear sometimes from people native to Chicago, the characters in the movie Fargo, and even Sarah Palin.
Are we all going to sound like Michelle Bachman in the future? Do people who speak in this manner have any awareness of their accent? What's in an accent, anyway?
Rob Misfud, columnist at Slate and author of the essay on the NCS
Aaron Dinkin, assistant professor of sociolinguistics at Swarthmore College


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732 - Ryan Braun (I can't look at this guy anymore.)
518 - Tom Glavine (Someone give this man a job! I just want to see him stick to it the Braves, really.)
566 - Micah Hoffpauir (Definitely not related to Cardinals farmhand Jarrett Hoffpauir.)
694 - Jeff Mathis (Upper Deck Series 2 is also known as the Backup Catchers Series. Mathis would appear to be standing for some patriotic song or some such thing.)
587 - Brent Lillibridge (It's the classic signing autographs for kids photo. Wait a sec... those hands a bit too large to be kid hands...)
873 - Ryan Franklin (Franklin has been, surprisingly, one of the NL's top closers. Unfortunately, he's barely been used lately because the Cardinals have completely fallen apart.)


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Christine and I are happy to announce the birth of our daughter Sophia Jo Halbrook. "Sophie" came into the world at 10:58 this morning. She is 21" long and weighes 10lbs 6oz. Mom and baby are both doing well and will be at Iowa Methodist Medical Center for the next few days. We look forward to sharing her with everyone soon.
Dr. John Alfred Ronning
Dr. John Alfred Ronning, 90, of Burr Ridge, Illinois died on April 4, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He was devoted to his family. Dr. John was a dedicated dentist, an avid golfer and a faithful churchman.
Dr. Ronning was born on April 21, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Magnus and Henrietta (nee Reinholtzen) Ronning. The grandson of Norwegian immigrants, John attended Mozart School and North Park Academy in Chicago. In the 1930's John achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, a tradition continued by his son and three grandsons.
John attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and in 1986 was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of his Alma Mater. He pursued his dental training at Northwestern University School of Dentistry and upon graduation in 1944, he joined the faculty and taught in the Crown and Bridge department.
On March 14, 1945, John married Leila Ann Southard, the daughter of Ann Nelson Southard and Albert Edwin Southard. Leila was a nursing student from Fargo, North Dakota.
During World War II, Dr. Ronning held the rank of Lieutenant J.G. in the U.S. Navy. He served at Sampson Naval Base in Geneva, New York and Paris Island in Beaufort, South Carolina. In 1952, Dr. Ronning was recalled into military service during the Korean Conflict and served at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Ronning practiced dentistry in Chicago, Highland Park and Hinsdale, Illinois. While in private practice, he was on the staff of Hinsdale Adventist Hospital. He was a recipient of the Northwestern University Alumni Service Award, and in 1983, he was inducted as a Fellow in the Academy of the American College of Dentists.
Dr. Ronning also served as Past President of the West Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society. After 45 years of care for his patients, he retired in 1990.
Dr. John was recognized for his civic, philanthropic and professional leadership. He served on the Planning Commission for the Village of Hinsdale.
Dr. Ronning was an active member of the Hinsdale Covenant Church. He served as superintendent of the Sunday School and chairman of the church. At Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Juno Beach, Florida, Dr. Ronning served as an advisor for fund development as the church expanded and grew over its 25 years of ministry.
Dr. John was a member of the Hinsdale Golf Club and served as a member of the Board of Directors. He was also a member of Old Marsh Golf Club in Florida. He amazed his opponents with his "straight ball" and accurate putts, shooting his age well into his 80's.
"Poppa" to his grandchildren, was a great cook. His legendary "Poppa Pancakes" were always a special treat. Poppa was also a great fisherman—many memories were made in the fishing boat on Rainy Lake, or playing games in the cabin on Island A-77.
Dr. Ronning is survived by his wife of 67 years, Leila Ann Southard Ronning: his sister, Carol Ronning Hanson and her husband, Minnard "Dusty" of Burr Ridge, Illinois; his son, Dr. John David Ronning and his wife Kerry (nee Stewart) of Oak Brook, Illinois; his daughters, Dr. Diane (nee Ronning) Halbrook and her husband Dr. Steve Halbrook of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and Karen (nee Ronning) Lang and her husband Dr. Curtis Lang of Sycamore, Illinois; eight grand-children, 10 great-grandchildren, his cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.
A Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Juno Beach, Florida. A reception will follow the service.
On Friday, April 27, 2012, a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Hinsdale Covenant Church, Fourth at Garfield Streets in Hinsdale, Illinois. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Hinsdale Golf Club.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers that memorials be sent to:
King-Bruwaert Retirement Community
6100 South County Line Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Hinsdale Covenant Church
Fourth and Garfield Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
13301 Ellison Wilson, Juno Beach, FL 33408
When one is nine months pregnant, one gets all sorts of comments and advice from others. My pregnancy has been no exception. For about the past month, I've had to put up with the constant comments regarding my size. Lots of people have wondered if I'm carrying twins (for the record, I am not) while others stare while I walk by – without even the decency to look away when I catch their eye. And there are the people who just have no filter – like the seemingly nice woman at the restaurant the other day that said "Oh my god, you are HUGE" before I could even place my order (which was a big grilled cheese and a side of french fries).
While the constant comments regarding my size has worn down my ego and my patience, the part that still amuses me is the advice given to me by complete strangers. And perhaps the most entertaining advice comes in the form of advice on how to induce labor. As such, I thought I should share with others some of the more unique stories I have heard about how to "get things moving".
Here are some of my favorites:
I'm wondering what some of you have heard or been told (or even better, what has worked!). Please share in the comment section below.


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Memphis City Council members sent a plan Tuesday, Oct. 15, to settle the last barrier to direct day to day city control of the Beale Street entertainment district to a federal bankruptcy judge.
The council approved a resolution that would use $400,000 from a dormant city fund related to the abandoned Midtown interstate corridor and $100,000 in revenues it has collected from the Beale Street district to pay off a loan Beale Street developer John Elkington took out for improvements he made to Handy Park.
The Handy Park loan goes to federal bankruptcy court judge Jennie Latta for her approval. Latta had already scheduled a hearing Nov. 6 of all parties in the bankruptcy case involving Elkington's company, Performa Entertainment.
Performa's bankruptcy filing was part of a series of actions settling the legal dispute between the city and Performa. Still unresolved in Chancery Court is a lawsuit among both parties and Beale Street Development Corp., the nonprofit middle man between the city, which owns the district, and Performa, which subleased from the BSDC.
If Latta accepts the arrangement on the Handy Park debt, it could lead to direct city control of the district for an interim period as the city seeks to hire first an interim management firm as it solicits requests for proposals from management firms to run the district long term.
The council also delayed action Tuesday on a proposed new McDonald's restaurant at the southeast corner of Highland Street and Southern Avenue. Neighbors oppose the loop drive-through that Century Management, the developers, say is essential. But the setback from the street involved with such a drive-through violates terms of the University District overlay.
Cindy Reaves, representing Century Management, told the council the developers are willing to compromise and put the building at an angle on the lot but still insist on keeping the drive-through. The alternate plan is being reviewed by McDonald's corporate office.
Council members also held up Tuesday on approving the portion of the minutes from their Oct. 1 meeting that would set in motion $1.5 million in city funding for a renovation of Southbrook Mall in Whitehaven.
The council approved the measure contingent on the administration of Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. researching the legality. The funding for the improvements would come from federal funding for streetscape improvements along Elvis Presley Boulevard between Brooks Road and Shelby Drive.
But the mall may be considered a private use for which such government funding cannot be used. If it is a private use and the federal funding is used, it would jeopardize not only the renovation project. It could lead to a withdrawal of funding for the larger streetscape project.
The administration didn't have a legal opinion Tuesday on the matter and wanted another two weeks before the council made the funding final with the approval of the meeting minutes.
The council approved a $225 million general improvement refunding bond issue Tuesday as well as a companion $150 million issuance of commercial paper in general obligation bonds that is part of a process of moving short-term city debt over one to three years to longer term debt of approximately 20 years.
And the council approved a residential tax abatement program contingent on approval from the Tennessee Attorney General. The measure, sponsored by council member Lee Harris, targets "tax dead" or "tax limbo" properties in which property owners owe much more back taxes on the property than the property is worth. The Attorney General's office in Nashville is being asked to issue a legal opinion on the program.
The council also approved a combined $255,000 in funding by Memphis Light Gas and Water Division for the Greater Memphis Chamber. The resolutions had been delayed two weeks ago in the committee headed by council member Janis Fullilove.
Both resolutions cleared the committee Tuesday although the committee session featured a blistering rebuke by Fullilove of MLGW president Jerry Collins over Smart Meters.
After the committee session, council chairman Edmund Ford announced he was forming an ad hoc council committee to examine the council's rules of procedure. Ford said actions by council members prompted the reexamination of the rules including possible interference by an unnamed council member in a member of the administration performing his or her duties.
Collins is appointed by the mayor in his position as head of the utility.
The committee consists of council members Wanda Halbert, Bill Boyd and Myron Lowery. It is to make its report in November.
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In 3 weeks, Snowden's revelations have roiled the globe
Edward Snowden, the former defense-contractor-turned-classified-document-leaker, has received most attention in the United States for revealing wide-ranging government snooping into phone and Internet records. But the activities Snowden has exposed are not limited to inside the United States. His leaks also have made waves in Hong Kong, China and Great Britain. Here's a look at what he's alleged.
Verizon customer metadata
On June 5, The Guardian newspaper revealed a top-secret order issued in April by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court directing cellphone carrier Verizon to turn over millions of customers' cellphone records to the National Security Agency on a daily basis until July 19, 2013. This metadata, while not containing actual content of calls, includes time and duration of calls along with numbers dialed.
PRISM Internet surveillance program
The Guardian and The Washington Post reveal June 6 a set of government PowerPoint slides that describe PRISM, a top-secret National Security Agency program that allows data collection from Internet giants Apple, Google and Facebook, among others. The slides show that collected data can include email, voice and video chats, and social networking details, and can also include "special requests" for additional information. The documents say that the data sweeps are run with cooperation from Internet companies, but both Google and Apple deny having knowledge of the PRISM program.
Boundless Informant analytics tool
On June 8, The Guardian, working with another document leaked by Snowden, reveals an NSA program called Boundless Informant, an analytics tool that can be used to analyze data on "a country-to-country, program-to-program" basis. By aggregating the enormous amount of data collected through the previously revealed programs, the Boundless Informant program reportedly stores surveillance information that the government previously said it didn't track. The documents also suggest that U.S. surveillance efforts could extend outside national borders.
NSA hacking of Chinese cellphone companies
On June 12, the South China Morning Post quoted Snowden as saying that the NSA has been hacking into Chinese cellphone companies "to steal your SMS data." Claiming to have documentary proof, Snowden said that the NSA has snooped on targets both in Hong Kong and mainland China. Akin to the information NSA collected under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court order in the United States, Snowden said that the surveillance programs allowed for the mass collection of user and text message information from Chinese cellphones.
British spying on diplomats at 2009 G20 Summit
On June 17, The Guardian reports that documents leaked by Snowden reveal that the British spy agency GCHQ "intercepted foreign politicians' communications" at the 2009 London G20 summit with cooperation from the NSA. According to The Guardian, GCHQ breached security walls on delegates' laptops and Blackberries to access emails and phone calls during the conference, and targeted South African, Turkish and Russian officials. Although other snooping programs have been justified as a means to crack down on international terrorism, The Guardian reports that the G20 summit spying "appears to have been organized for the more mundane purpose of securing an advantage in meetings."
FISA allows NSA to analyze inadvertently collected data
On June 20, The Guardian reported that top-secret documents spell out how the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the NSA to analyze information that is mistakenly collected in data sweeps, suggesting that warrants are not always necessary to access the content of phone conversations and emails of U.S. citizens. In addition, the documents indicate that the U.S. government has discretion when it comes to determining if a targeted individual is inside the United States or outside its borders, which would allow for greater liberties in tracking. The reports run contrary to congressional testimony from NSA director Gen. Keith Alexander, who told the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence that any data mistakenly collected through NSA surveillance is immediately destroyed.
Fiber optic cables eavesdropping
On June 21, The Guardian reports that documents show a wide-ranging effort by Britain's GCHQ to collect Internet and phone data from worldwide fiber optic cables. The British agency shares the information with the NSA, the paper reports. The report also points to a GCHQ program called "Tempora," which allows mass amounts of data to be stored and analyzed. British Foreign Secretary William Hague defended the surveillance program and insisted that the GCHQ is well within the law and held accountable by democratic oversights. However, The Guardian reported that unnamed sources close to the organization said that their oversight is far less than that of the NSA.
Snowden says NSA has hacked Chinese computers
On June 23, The South China Morning Post reports that Snowden's leaks reveal attempts to hack into computers at China's Tsinghua University, one of the country's premier research universities. Snowden, the Post reports, says that the NSA targeted Tsinghua's servers as recently as January. The reports also suggest that the NSA has hacked into computers at the Hong Kong-based submarine fiber optic cable network, Pacnet.


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Typical overachiever paranoia: if I don't agree to do *EVERYTHING* they'll get *MAD* at me and take it *ALL* away. Life doesn't work that way.
They want you to do more and more because you are good at it and get it done without constant oversight. You really think that if you establish a limit, they are going to just say, "Fucke this guy, if he won't give me everything I want, then even though he is totally competent and self-regulating, I am going to tell him to take what he does provide and shove it all up his ass, and then start looking for someone else to take it all on, who might suck completely and be a complete disaster. Yeah, that's my plan!!!!"???


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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Clothes make the . . . deacon?
2) Where and when did the idea of a distinctive dress for Christian clergy come about? Obviously, early Christians, like St. Peter or St. Paul, or Phoebe, wore no distinctive attire that identified them as "clergy" or even as someone serving others in some kind of ministry. Consider this quotation from Pope Celestine in 428 AD to some bishops in Gaul. After he takes them to task for wearing clothing which made them conspicuous, he writes that "we should be distinguished from the common people by our learning, not by our clothes, by our conduct, not by our dress, by cleanness of mind, not by the care we spend upon our person (Mansi, "Concilia", IV, 465). I would point out that this letter was written after the church had emerged from persecution and, in fact, more than 40 years after the church had become the official and exclusive religion of the empire. It will only be after the adoption of newer clothing styles influenced by the arrival of the Germanic peoples, that bishops decided that clergy should retain the "older" styles, including longer gowns (togas) rather than the shorter "doublets" and "trousers" coming into fashion. The various letters and decrees we see from this time seem to be concerned that clergy dress in a subdued and appropriate manner -- again, without the notion of setting them apart -- that would simply reflect the seriousness of their purpose. We also see the practice of the wearing of "liturgical vestments" (chasubles, dalmatics, e.g.,) as street wear. Finally, even in the later Middle Ages, the concerns of bishops seem to be with the wearing of "closed" capes and full length, somber vesture. This was to counter the practice of many clerics of all clerical ranks to dress more like nobles, with colorful and costly clothes.
This brings up an important point: UNIVERSAL church law says very, very little about the SPECIFICS of what clergy should wear, simply that they should wear something distinctive as determined by the bishops' Conference and/or their own bishops. I mean, in theory, the USCCB could easily say that ALL clergy were to start wearing brown suits with white shirts and red ties. Clerical attire has been so varied in both specific clothing and practice, that perhaps it is useful to remember that what we see now has not always been the case, and it need to be the case in the future.
3) Who wears clerical attire? As the name indicates, "clergy" wear the clothing of clergy. So, how is it that seminarians wear clerical attire when they're not yet clergy? We need to remember that UNTIL 1972, a person became a CLERIC through the rite of TONSURE, long before they were ordained to anything. In the seminary, seminarians "received the soutane" [started to wear the cassock] at about the same time they were tonsured, which took place at sometime between the last 4-6 years of seminary formation. For those not familiar with the "cursus honorum", this means that a young man became a cleric with tonsure; then, he would later be ordained porter, then lector, the exorcist, then acolyte (the minor orders). Then, about a year or so before ordination to the presbyterate, he would be ordained a subdeacon, and eventually, a deacon. So, my point is this: Until 1972, SEMINARIANS IN MAJOR SEMINARY WERE CLERGY, even though they weren't yet presbyters, so it was most appropriate that they be in clergy attire.
4) Since 1972, of course, this is no longer the case, and seminaries have adopted different policies, with some having seminarians in clericals, and in others, only deacons wear them. This is adding a LOT to the current confusion.
SHOULD deacons wear clericals? In my opinion, this is a decision best left to the deacon in question. The reason that the OBLIGATION to wear clerical attire is waived for permanent deacons (canon 288) is because there could be a conflict with the deacon's secular employment. I, for example, was a career Navy officer. Without canon 288, I would have had an obligation to wear clerical attire as well as an obligation to wear my Navy uniform. This is the rationale behind c. 288, not to deny deacons the ability to wear clerical attire in appropriate venues. The policy of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, is, in my opinion, the best-stated policy I've seen: "If, in the professional judgment of the deacon, the wearing of clerical attire will enhance his ministry, he may do so." This puts the emphasis where it should be: It is not a question of a deacon exercising a "right" to wear something (which could border on clericalism), but rather, a deacon wearing attire that will make him more accessible to the people he serves. For example, I was once taking communion to some folks in a retirement/health facility. I noticed that when I made my rounds wearing "civvies" one woman would never receive communion. She was struggling with senile dementia, and she would look up and when she saw a collar, she'd receive; if she didn't see a collar, she'd refuse. This was not the time for a long doctoral dissertation on why she should receive, regardless of the minister! The poor lady just looked for a simple sign, and from that point on, I wore a collar when visiting that facility.
Hope this is helpful. Comments? Disagreements? Questions?
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I agree with you that it should be left to the discretion of the individual deacon. If we are found mature and worthy enough to be ordained, we shoould also be mature enough to know when and when not to wear clercial attire.ReplyDelete
I guess I begin to take issue when a bishop sets forth the "you may onyl wear the collar when..." regulations but makes no such restrictions or stipulations upon the presbyters. I take it as an unjust double standard.
BTW I do not think claiming one'canonical right borders on or hints at clericalism as you seem to indicate. A right is a matter of justice and one should not be put down for asking that a legal or canonical right granted him be respected.
I volunteer with a local hospice organization. For this hospice, I've covered four counties that spread over two dioceses.ReplyDelete
On five occasions I've been called and told that the family of an actively dying person wants someone to pray with them, but the hospice chaplain is out on a call or otherwise unavailable, and could I, as clergy, step in. The family is typically not Catholic - or they'd call for a priest.
If I show up with a deacon cross, they'll not know what that means. If I show up with a crucifix, they're likely to recoil from the corpus. I'm beginning to think that I need to make the argument that "you may only wear the collar when..." applies in this case. So has anyone made such an argument successfully?
Lacustrine Lectio - I would think it depends on what diocese you are in and what its regulations might be. I think that even in the most stringent of dioceses your case would be a prime example of when to wear a collar. I know that in some dioceses you simply need to send a letter to the bishop or perhaps his vicar for clergy or the director of the diaconate laying the case before them. In my diocese the individual deacon simply says to himself "Yup , better put on my collar for this one." Its at our discretion.ReplyDelete
BTW I agree that while the Deacon Cross (as pendant or pin)is a good reminder to us of our vocation it really is an unintelligble sign to most of the people. I mean, so many people wear crosses of various designs these days that most just see it as a piece of jewelry not a clerical sign of service. I will say that I prefer the clerical collar shirts that have the Deacon Cross embroidered on them. You might want to look into this as a nice way to combine both the general clerical dress and the particular vocation as deacon.
- AnonymousNovember 17, 2010 at 1:22 PM
It seems counterproductive to argue the canon law aspect of this since in fact, Canon Law, perhaps purposefully, has left this subject open to interpretation, and therefore ultimately the bishops will decide clerical dress policy for clergy in their diocese. However, there seems no ambiguity whatsoever in the 3nd Plenary Baltimore Conference statement that mandates that clerics must wear clerical garb. Perhaps repealed by CIC 1917, but that too is open debate (Maybe that is another discussion). Clearly, CIC 1983 C.288 relieved permanent deacons from the obligation, but not the right to wear clerical dress.ReplyDelete
Having said that, I'd like to toss in my 2¢ on other aspects of this debate.
Any reason for a priest or seminarian to wear clerical garb is an equally valid and compelling argument for a deacon, too.
I have read and heard many substantive and substantial ministerial reasons given in favor of a deacon wearing clerical dress, especially in situations that would warrant that type of dress (no need for me to discuss those situations since they are many, varied, and well substantiated both here and in other places). The flip side is that I have yet to hear ANY compelling argument for why the right to clerical dress is denied to deacons.
I have heard the "confusing the laity" argument. That argument leaks like a sieve considering that seminarians (and other non-ordained) wear clerical dress. Not to mention that many Protestant ministers wear collars. I have heard the "bishops have the right to decide for their diocese" argument, which I will agree is a substantive impediment to a deacon wearing a collar, but it's certainly not a "substantive and substantial reason" for not allowing deacons to wear "the collar" in an appropriate ministerial setting. I have heard the "deacons should look like the people they serve" argument. Then why shouldn't priests look like the people they serve also? One might say that priests are full-time where permanent deacons are part-time, but presumably then, permanent deacons who work full time in the church should be allowed to wear clerical garb all the time too? I have heard the "it makes the deacon less approachable" argument, which ironically, I think is reversed. Also, I think it ill advised to hide those most able to minister, from those needing to be ministered to.
Over and above the "ministerial" reasons for a deacon to wear a collar, I can think of several non-ministerial reasons as well. First, I think this will go a long way in the priest vs deacon mentality that is sadly evident in both orders. Is this thinking not the same that led to cursus honorarium in the first place?
Second, and I guess ultimately this is a ministerial reason, but a "secular ministerial" reason, is that the more the church can have ministers who are highly visible, normal, reasonable, well connected to the community, respected, etc. (all things that one would suspect a deacon is), the more we can combat the negative stereotypes that the press wants to foist upon their audience, which sadly the audience is buying into. Somehow I just don't see how it makes good sense to "hide" our clergy.
It would seem to me if the bishops are as aware of this debate as this and other threads have indicated, would it not be wise for bishops to give substantive reasons why they are choosing to not allow deacons to dress as clergy in their diocese? I don't think anyone is arguing their "right" or "authority" to make the decision (at least I am not), but it would seem inexpedient to the purpose of unity of clergy to not give some substantive reason. It would almost seem that this is the ecclesial equivalent of a parent saying "because I said so" when asked "why" by their child.
I hope this is clear as I typed this out pretty quickly and did not have time to proof it adequately.
The decision should be left up to the individual deacon, but also his bishop. The one point that seems to be left out is that the wearing of distinctual garb, that is the roman collar, is a visual encouragement to future vocations.ReplyDelete
The bishops ARE aware of the issues, but there are two things that they insist upon:
1) They want each diocesan bishop to make his own decision in each diocese; they do not want a national policy or even a regional policy that would tie individual diocesan bishops' hands. We tried on several occasions, without success.
2) The bishops are, by and large, frightened of a "creeping clericalism" within the diaconate that would give an impression of "deacons-wanting-to-be-priests", and right now, everyone is so defensive about the state of the presbyterate that this becomes an uphill battle. I like to remind folks that this is less about the clerical identity of the deacon than it is about the perceived fear of a LOSS of identity within the presbyterate.
On the other hand, I will say that, as of this writing, MOST of our 196 dioceses permit deacons to wear the collar under certain pastoral conditions. One of the perception problems we have is that deacons in those dioceses that do NOT allow collars sometimes extrapolate from that fact, thinking that it is permitted nowhere!
In my experience, the majority of bishops will not restrict the use of the collar if deacons can make a convincing pastoral case to him. This is a matter that must be handled diocese by diocese, bishop by bishop.
God bless,
When it comes to the issue of a bishop's authority regarding clerical dress he is bound by canon law as well. Now Canon 288 exempts the permanent deacon from the right and obligation of clerical dress BUT it contains a clause: "unless particular law establishes otherwise".ReplyDelete
In other words, the individual permanent deacon may choose to claim this exemption and not wear clerical dress UNLESS the bishop decrees that it must be worn (not the contrary). This nuance is often misinterpreted to mean that the bishop will decide when his deacons may or may not claim this exemption. Properly understood, and as some canonists I know have concurred, what a bishop CAN legitimately mandate in this regard is the wearing of clerical dress for certain occasions or ministries as an obligation. However, he cannot forbid the wearing of clerical dress EXCEPT as a penalty levied for some serious infraction of canon law and clerical living.
So Canon 288 allows the bishop to state when the deacons may NOT claim this exemption in dress. This is the particular law referred to in the clause. It is not visa versa.
I think this is a very important distinction and it in no way seeks to minimize the authority of a bishop or to promote any kind of disobedience or even neglect of diocesan directives. A bishop does indeed have ultimate ecclesial authority in his diocese as its chief shepherd. But it is not unbridled and must be subservient to Church law unless that same law stipulates otherwise on the topic at hand.
I never understood why they don't just have a collar with the Deacon cross imprinted, embroidered, whatever....on the front part of the collar. This would allow for an easy distinction.ReplyDelete


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Believe it or not, there may be greater support for repeal within military families than within the general population. In a Pew poll taken earlier this month, 58 percent of Americans said they support letting gays serve openly. That's not precisely the same question the Pentagon asked in its survey of troops, but it's close:
A majority — about 55 percent — of respondents to a survey sent to 400,000 servicemembers in the active and reserve components said allowing gays to serve openly would have either no effect or a balance of positive and negative effects on the military, and between 15 and 20 percent said such a change would have only positive effects.
About 30 percent of respondents said overturning the law would have a mostly negative impact, and those respondents mostly were part of the warfighting specialties, Ham said.
Fully 69 percent of troops surveyed said they'd already served with someone they believed to be gay, and of that number, 92 percent said the experience had been either good or neutral. (Among combat troops, 89 percent of Army soldiers and 84 percent of Marines had good/neutral experiences.) The full report's available on the DOD's website along with press releases emphasizing that Gates and Mullen endorse the findings. Although Gates, very shrewdly, added this caveat:
Gates said the military needs time to prepare for such an adjustment, even though he said he didn't envision any changes to housing or other personnel policies. He said a sudden, court-issued mandate would significantly increase the risk of disruption.
"Given the present circumstances, those that choose not to act legislatively are rolling the dice that this policy will not be abruptly overturned by the courts," Gates told reporters.
He's couching that in terms of readiness but I've made the same point before in terms of political saleability: Americans don't like big policy shifts "imposed immediately by judicial fiat," in Gates's words, so this transition is likely to be smoother if it gets the official congressional democratic seal of approval. Which it probably will: In the Pew poll linked above, conservative Republicans oppose repeal but practically every other demographic is in favor, including Republicans overall if you include leaners. Reid's not going to get DeMint voting for this but Lugar, Murkowski, Collins, and a few others? Sure, why not?
The one notable caveat to the findings: Combat troops are decidedly less enthusiastic about this than the rest of the military.
However, the survey said that 48 percent of Army combat troops and 58 percent of Marines in combat units feared the change would affect their ability to fight, though the report said those statistics were contradicted when service members were asked about their actual experience.
"The percentage distinctions between warfighting units and the entire military are almost non-existent when asked about the actual experience of serving in a unit with someone believed to be gay," the report found.
As you'll see, Gates is vowing to focus first and foremost on minimizing the disruption to combat units if the law is repealed. And according to the results of the survey, it may be that relatively few gay troops will actually take advantage of the new policy to come out. Just 15 percent of those who identified as gay said they'd want everyone in their unit to know.


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|Gobwin Knob
|We see Ansom walking away, a somewhat disappointed expression on his face. His cape billows behind him. Over Ansom's shoulder, Ossomer stands with his hands on his hips, and Tramennis stands with his right hand on his hip and his right foot forward.
Ansom: So be it.
Ansom: We have nothing further to discuss.
Prince Ossomer: You've made a tactical blunder, Ansom.
Prince Ossomer: And a basic one.Prince Ossomer: You cannot get your siege engines to Jetstone without taking this hex. And you cannot take this hex.
|A close-up of Ansom's face, wearing a grim expression. Over his shoulder, Ossomer and Tramennis have not moved, but we can see that they are smirking.
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|Ansom, turned halfway so that the wall of the bridge is behind him, looking back over his left shoulder. His expression is confident.
Ansom: We certainly could.Prince Tramennis: Nnnope.
|Ansom has returned to where he was standing in the previous page, with his left arm raised, palm outwards towards his brothers. Ossomer and Tramennis have not moved.
Ansom: Assuming you brought maximum stacks of top heavies, we still have the forces to fight through you...
Prince Ossomer: This is a capital fight, brother.Ansom: By which you mean?
|We look over Ossomer's shoulder at Ansom, who is standing with his hands on his hips, his mouth slightly opened. In the background, we see a sourmander with a rider (presumably Wanda Firebaugh), a Siege Tower, the giraffe Cloth Golem, and several other units. From what we can see of Ossomer's face, he is still smiling.
Prince Ossomer: Father approved deployment of casters to my command.Unlike the last Chief Warlord to make that request of him.
|Looking over Ansom's shoulder as he points to the other side of the bridge. Tramennis is grinning at him, and Ossomer is smirking.
Prince Tramennis: Oh!
Oh, that zinged him, Ossomer.
I saw his hair move.hex?
|A split panel. On the left, a close-up of Ansom's face in profile, rubbing his chin with his left hand as he speaks. On the right, a close-up of Ossomer's face in profile, smiling as he also speaks.
Prince Ossomer: All but Cubbins, yes.
So. With a Dollamancer to heal the Cloth Golems and a Healomancer for the rest...
Ansom: Yes...Yes, and a Dittomancer doubling leadership and specials...duplicating surviving units...I see.
|Facing Ansom as he walks away again. His head is bowed somewhat, and his expression is disappointed. Behind him, Ossomer and Tramennis have not moved.
|Ansom: You're more committed to holding this bridge than I'd realized.
|A wide view looking from behind and somewhat to the left of Ossomer and Tramennis, neither of whom has moved. Ansom continues to walk back towards his army, his cape billowing behind him. We can see a pink dwagon and a pink sourmander, three siege towers, the giraffe Cloth Golem, and Ansom's carpet clearly.
Prince Ossomer: You made it easy!
Bringing your usual siege-heavy infantry assault? Come now, Ansom.Someday, you must develop some tactical imagination!
|Looking at Ansom as he rejoins his forces, his back still turned to the Jetstone side. On the left side of the panel, we see a male unit with gray skin in black armor and helm with finlike protrusions and highlights of blue, yellow, and purple.[1] On the right side, we see Wanda Firebaugh[2] mounted on a pink dwagon. Both are looking at Ansom, and the unit on the left is smiling slightly.
|Jack Snipe: Aye, Warlord.
|As Ansom turns to mount his carpet, the veil falls, revealing the unit in black armor from the previous panel to be Jack Snipe, and the siege towers and infantry to be large stacks of dwagons and Archons. Wanda is holding the Arkenpliers. Jack is actually wearing a purple suit with a blue shirt, a white straw hat with a purple ribbon around it, and a beige bow-tie. He is carrying a cane or staff with an 8-ball at the top.[3]
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|In the foreground, Ansom stands beside his carpet, his mouth open as he shouts orders. Behind him, a purple Dwagon and three Decrypted Archons take off.
- ^ This unit resembles the character of Kain from the Final Fantasy 4 video game.
- ^ Wanda's hair is a copy of that of the Bride of Frankenstein; her outfit is reminiscent of that worn by Magenta at the end of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. At the end of the film, Magenta also wore Bride of Frankenstein hair, according to IMDB.
- ^ Jack's outfit is a take on the classic Joker look, specifically referencing Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the Joker from Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" film.[4]


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WASHINGTON, June 7 (UPI) -- The White House denounced a House vote to restart the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought illegally to the United States as children.
The largely party-line 224-201 vote in the Republican-controlled House came the day before the Democratic-controlled Senate was to begin formal debate Friday on its version of a comprehensive immigration-reform measure to grant a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the country illegally.
The largely symbolic House vote -- its first vote on an immigration-related measure this year -- would prevent the White House from spending any money to implement President Barack Obama's 2012 election-year executive order to stop deportations of many so-called DREAM Act individuals.
"These are productive members of society who were brought here as young children, grew up in our communities and became American in every way but on paper," White House spokesman Jay Carney said in a sharply critical statement of the House vote.
The measure, sponsored by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, was tacked onto a Homeland Security spending bill as an amendment.
"This amendment ... runs contrary to our most deeply-held values as Americans," Carney said. "It asks law enforcement to treat these Dreamers the same way as they would violent criminals. It's wrong. It's not who we are. And it will not become law. "
The administration has declared it would veto the overall legislation for Homeland Security spending in the fiscal year 2014, beginning Oct. 1 on budgetary grounds.
King, a prominent opponent of immigration reform, turned Carney's words around in a statement of his own.
It is "the president's executive amnesty [that] runs 'contrary to our most deeply held values as Americans,'" not the amendment, King said.
The values that run most deeply "include the rule of law and our Constitution," he said.
"The president has acted in a lawless fashion, violated his own oath and now insists Congress conform to his partisan, political perversion of the rule of law" by funding Obama's two-year, renewable "deferred action for childhood arrivals" policy, King said.
Deferred action, adopted by Obama a year ago, permits young immigrants living in the United States without legal permission to apply under certain conditions for the right to remain in the country temporarily and work.
Those conditions are generally that they were under age 31 on June 15, 2012; arrived in the United States before age 16; lived in the country continuously for at least the past five years; haven't committed a major crime; and have either a high-school degree, equivalency certificate or served in the military.
King has also pledged to do everything he can to kill the Senate's bipartisan "Gang of Eight" bill, which proposes comprehensive immigration reform, if it passes the Senate and goes to the House for consideration.
The Senate was to begin debating the Gang of Eight measure, called the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act, at 9:30 a.m. Friday.
The Senate has scheduled a vote Tuesday on whether to consider bill amendments.
Gang of Eight member Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has said the bill's border-security provisions must be strengthened before the measure can pass the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has said he hopes the Senate will vote on the measure by July 4.
Meanwhile, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, told reporters he hoped the House Judiciary Committee would have a bill or series of bills ready for full House consideration by the end of June, with a House vote at the end of July.