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First aired on public television in 1987, at the height of the 12-year Reagan-Bush era and in the thick of a rapidly consolidating alliance between Christian fundamentalists and the United States' political right wing, Bill Moyers's three-part series on the intertwining of religion and politics thoughtfully takes on events and issues very much of its time: Iran-Contra, the Cold War's Central American manifestation, the rise of the suburban mega-church and televangelism. But what makes God and Politics so immediately unsettling, and its fascinating and in-depth examination of its subject so enlightening and relevant for today, is that most of the core overlaps and conflicts between secular society, religion, and politics explored by Moyers back then continue to be just as relevant to American (and world) politics, if not more so, in 2011.
The first episode, "The Kingdom Divided," introduces the ongoing binary opposition of the series--established, "mainline," generally moderate and/or apolitical Christian denominations in the U.S. vs. a highly politicized, right-wing, non-denominational evangelical fundamentalism--as exemplified by various Christian missionaries and their work in conflict-ridden Latin American states, specifically Nicaragua and Honduras. Moyers outlines the geopolitical situation in accessible terms, and representatives of two groups--fundamentalist missionaries closely aligned with the Reagan administration and its support of the right-wing Contras, and "liberation theology" missionaries who work alongside the leftist Sandinista government--are interviewed, explaining their views regarding the purpose of their missions and offering their answers to the question, is it more important--more "Christian"--to save souls through charity or to advocate for the replacement of unjust systems with policies of economic and social justice? The justifications and thought processes from each side are given a patient hearing (this is by far the longest episode of the series) and offer substantial food for thought. Moyers also includes ample footage of the suffering Nicaraguan and Honduran people to underline their hunger for some kind of intervention or "salvation," and the urgency of the debate as it pertains to that troubled region.
The next part, "The Battle for the Bible," has a personal urgency for Moyers himself; raised a Baptist in Texas, he, like many Baptists (whose wide-ranging adherents have included, as he notes, "Martin Luther King, Jr., and Jerry Falwell; Jesse Helms and Jesse Jackson"), is befuddled by the politicization and regressive theological literalism advocated by a fundamentalist faction within The Southern Baptist Convention, which at that point was completing its takeover of Baptistry in the U.S., creating the dogmatically ultraconservative force familiar to us today. While still measured and respectful, giving voice to all sides of the debate through a half-dozen or so interviews, Moyers cannot avoid expressing his concern over the divisiveness now present in a denomination he no longer recogonizes. Changes like what amount to loyalty oaths for Baptist seminary professors and conservative stances all "real" Baptists are expected to embrace are vociferously defended by fundamentalist reformers at the same time they are the cause of the disappointment and alienation expressed by the many Baptist faithful who no longer recognize their church, which has become what amounts to a religious auxiliary of and advisor to the Republican Party.
In the concluding chapter, "On Earth as It Is in Heaven," Moyers turns his cameras and commentary to "Christian reconstructionism," a strain of the faith that denies the legitimacy of a separation between church and state, demanding the elimination of pluralism and making a literal, legal and civic reality of the debatable concept that the United States is a "Christian nation." The not-yet-official term "Christian coalition" is presciently used by some of the activists themselves to describe the variously fundamentalist and/or reconstructionist supporters of 700 Club host and cable-TV tycoon Pat Robertson for President. With an admirable patience and evenness of tone, Moyers asks the series's most probing and challenging questions of some surprisingly calm and articulate reconstructionist spokesmen, including the movement's "godfather," Rousas John Rushdoogy, and the Rev. Joseph Morecraft of Georgia, who claims, "The choice is Christian morality or no morality." He also interviews other prominent fundamentalists who cannot bring themselves to go as far as the reconstructionists, allowing us to deduce for ourselves that if former Nixon adviser and criminal/current born-again author and radio personality Charles Colson is the most rational voice in a group of interviewees, it must be an unusually extreme group, indeed.
As a personality, Moyers has always made something of an easy target for the zippier, more ironic SNL sensibility, and it may be true that his soft-spoken, earnest, syncretic, fact-relating style is blandly PBS-neutral and soporifically calm compared to.... Well, compared to what? This series is a welcome reminder that our current, shouty, high-turnover 24-hour news cycle--only an apple in the eye of Rupert Murdoch and Ted Turner in 1987--is not nearly as enlightening, relevant, or "fair and balanced" as it wants us to believe. Moyers is dignified and lucid. He is proudly, refreshingly committed to documentary as information and news as news, not news as entertainment. But that is not to say that his presentational style is not engaging and absorbing, or his straightforwardly constructed talking-heads-and-background editing is not dynamic or well-done. And, while entirely upfront about his modestly secular-humanist-pluralist point of view, he is in practice almost obsessively egalitarian, giving a voice and listening with sincere respect to his ideological opposition, and therefore markedly more "fair and balanced" than any cable news network that feels obligated to dissemble its unavoidable biases. One has the all-too-rare feeling, while taking in God & Politics, of being offered something both immediately diverting and truly, substantially informative. Moyers is in the honorable fair-play tradition, now long faded but no less essential, of Good Night, and Good Luck hero Edward R. Murrow; his genuine curiosity and integrity, palpable in every moment of this important, prescient series, make it worth the attention of anyone wanting to educate themselves about the right-wing evangelical phenomenon that is still a pressing fact of political life in the United States.
Athena Learning, God & Politics's distributor, prefaces the program (presented in the 4:3 full-screen aspect ratio standard for all television at the time) with a disclaimer about the original source materials of the program, videotape circa 1987, which means blur, glare, and a not exactly felicitous relationship between actual and taped light and color. Certainly, this technology appears primitive in light of current broadcasts of this type, most of which are done with digital video. Still, the dated visual qualities of the program are as well-preserved as possible (think of the Criterion Golden Age of Television box set's accurate, if hardly pristine, presentation of its great, important, but very low-definition 1950s live broadcasts), and the DVD presentation is surely of at least equal quality to that attained by adjusting the rabbit ears upon its original broadcast.
The sound is nothing special, but the sonic elements here offer more to "clean up" than did the visual dimension of the program, and the clear, well-balanced 2.0 stereo soundtrack means that viewers of the series on DVD will be getting much higher quality sound than most who tuned in when it aired.
The wide-ranging extras, each of which expands in some way upon the main program's religion-and-politics theme, are extensive enough to fill an entire bonus disc:
A 2006 installment of Moyers's Moyers on America series, Is God Green?, takes us back for another look at the fundamentalist Christian movement, now at the height of its political power. Instead of revisiting the split between fundamentalists and mainline Christians, Moyers explores a surprising division within the evangelical movement over the issue of global warming. He introduces the topic with documentation of West Virginian born-again believers who cannot ignore the devastation of the coal mining industry that affects them directly, as well as members of a fundamentalist church in Boise, Idaho whose pastor, initially fearful of "coming out" as an environmentalist, now has a congregation that spends its spare time partnering with the local Forest Service to plant trees and renew land destroyed by industry. He wraps things up by crosscutting interviews with two right-wingers who find themselves in unexpected opposition: F. Calvin Beisner, a member of an ExxonMobil-funded right-wing think tank and a believer that Hurricane Katrina, the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, and global warming are "God's will"; and Richard Cizic, an ultraconservative spokesperson for the National Association of Evangelicals who has brought the wrath of the right-wing establishment down on himself by dissenting from the party line on global warming. It's fascinating on both the political and socio-cultural levels, and a nice complement to the 1987 series.
Also included are three segments taken from Moyers's NOW with Bill Moyers series: a "talking about God" roundtable discussion featuring Muslim, Christian, and atheist experts surveying and commenting on the post-09/11 religious and political landscapes in the U.S.; an interview with agnostic author Wendy Kaminer on the relationship between secularism and religious liberty; and a 2004 interview with Sister Joan Chittister, a feisty nun ferociously opposed to U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq and appalled at the prospect of a second George W. Bush presidential term.
Text-centered extras include on-screen biographies of the United States's higher-profile right-wing religious leaders (Dr. James Dobson, Rev. Jerry Falwell, Rev. Pat Robertson, etc.) and Moyers himself, as well as a 12-page booklet packed with information and statistics on the history of American politics in relation to its Christian traditions.
Religion and politics may be the two topics traditionally forbidden at the American dinner table, but with the steadfastly even-handed Bill Moyers facilitating a far-ranging and conscientiously inclusive discussion on the points where they intersect in the nation's political life, rancor is kept to a minimum; no matter what your own politics or beliefs are, you can come away from God & Politics with more knowledge and perspective, without feeling either bullied or patronized. It's a timely reminder, in a period when it's constantly under attack, of the specific value of public broadcasting--of the depth, focus, and thoughtfulness that become possible in TV programming when bigger audience shares and revenues are not the central concern. Highly Recommended.


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Tabouli Salad Recipes
Tabouleh Stuffed Mushrooms (Mushroom Appetizer Recipe)
In this recipe, mushrooms are used as little receptacles for serving tabouleh. They make very refreshing appetizers, which pair perfectly with the beautiful weather we've had in the Bay Area.
I pickled the mushrooms days in advance so the mushrooms aren't raw but still hold their shape and don't darken. The appetizers are assembled at the last minute and they make an ideal dish for a buffet-style party. We're hosting our annual pool party soon, so I've been experimenting with fun, summer-y appetizers for the occasion and this mushroom dish is definitely going to make the list!
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Tabouleh Recipe
Tabouleh is one of the easiest salads you could prepare. All you need to do is to cook semolina until soft and fluffy and season it with a mixture of lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil. I also added pickled grape vine leaves for a briny flavor to the salad and feta cheese for more creaminess.
This can be made in advance and is great to bring to a pot luck.
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I originally posted this topic back in September, and by the end of November was making good progress on getting the apartment building completed. I was posting my progress updates in the first post of the topic every time I did some work on the lot.
Then I blew it, and saved over my BUILDING world with another world, and had to go back to a save that was from a couple of weeks before I had made some BIG progress on the apartments themselves. Since then, though all the rest of that world was just like I left it before, I haven't been able to get back in and work on the apartments...sigh.
When I downloaded the Movie Stuff Pack last night, I decided the perfect place to put my first viewing room would be in the basement of that building, so I went in and got the activity basement updated to where I wanted it (pretty much like I'd had it done before), then added a second basement level with the movie theatre in it. I really like how all of that came out.
Before coming in here, I completely deleted the old topic, and started over. The pictures below are of how the Magnolia Elder Housing lot looks right now. Tonight I plan to start adding in the actual apartments. That should go faster for me than it did the first time, because I have a better idea of what I want to do, than I did the first time around.
Photos from 01/15/16...
Photos from 01/16/16 (three layers of basic apartments)...
If these pictures look identical, they pretty much are, except that they actually are three levels. I had previously made each layer of apartments somewhat different for the different Sims involved. This time I decided to go with identical basics (mirrored in the two units), and I'll just decorate with the Sims' own belongings in their apartments. I should have taken at least one side view, since the added balconies at the center of each unit do change the profile. Next time I'll show that.
I'll have to experiment with locking bedroom doors and choosing beds, so that the Sims who don't belong in each apartment will go home (or down to the community areas) at night (or in their off-times, if they have night jobs). Since they're all Elders, they probably won't have any jobs, though I haven't decided on that yet. I had, at least, saved my Elders group already by the time I made that mis-save, so they were in my backup Tray.
I've noticed that though there's plenty of food down in the basement where they all are, so far, there's also workout equipment and the swimming pool, so every one of the Sims (including me) has become more fit than when the group was placed! Nice!


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FTC 6002 Basilisks 2012-Present
2013 Northern California Champions
2014 Robot Design Western US Champions
2015 Northern California Champions
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Basilisks Win Promote Award at 2015 FTC World Championships
Terra Nova (Basilisks, 6002) was placed in the Edison Division for the 5th straight year. Despite the robot working flawlessly the entire week, and their #1 ranking by FTCstats.org going into their Edison qualification matches, bad luck plagued the Basilisks in too many matches.
Basilisks (FTC 6002) 2015 Edison Division Match Results
5. Lost 636-612
20. Lost 568-322
35. Won 587-473
55. Won 543-317
79. Won 368-336
94. Lost 467-367
105. Lost 548-339
118. Lost 536-268
132. Won 450-238
6002 Basilisks 2015 World Championships Promote Video Winner
Promote Award Announcement at 2015 World Championships Awards Ceremony (actual Promote Video is low quality and missing opening audio. See link above for actual video submission.)
6002 Basilisks 2015 Robot Design Animation
Basilisks Take 3rd at 2015 FTC Western US Championships
Terra Nova (Basilisks, 6002) was the second highest-ranked Gold Division team after the qualifying rounds, and ultimately took 3rd place overall (Inspire Award). This advances them to the World Championships in April for the 6th straight year.
Basilisks Sweep 2015 FTC Northern California Championships
Terra Nova (Basilisks, 6002) swept both the Inspire Award (overall winner) and were captains of the Winning Alliance at the 2015 FTC Northern California Championships. This advances them to the Western US Championships in March.
Basilisks Have Winning Record at 2014 FTC World Championships
Terra Nova (Basilisks, 6002) advanced to the FTC World Championships for the 4th straight year, this year as Western US Robot Design Champions and Northern California State Runners-Up. The Basilisks were randomly assigned a favorable match schedule, but a set of electrical and programming problems lost them 2 matches and incapacitated partners lost them another 2. The wins and losses came in pairs, raising hopes then lowering them throughout the 4 day tournament. Still, Terra Nova should be proud of their winning 5-4 record, and their double infrared block and full bridge score for 100-solo points in match 17's autonomous period and the more important perfect 120-point autonomous alliance score.
Basilisks (FTC 6002) 2014 Edison Division Match Results
6002 Basilisks at the 2014 FTC World Championships
6002 Basilisks 2014 Robot Design Animation
6002 Basilisks 2014 FTC World Championships Promote Award Submission
6002 Basilisks with Cougar Robotics at 2014 FTC World Championships - Match 69 Autonomous
6002 Basilisks with Cougar Robotics at 2014 FTC World Championships - Match 69 Teleop
Not a great Teleop period for 6002, but a nice double-hang...
6002 Basilisks at the 2014 FTC Western US Super-Regionals
Terra Nova Robotics featured in the Edutopia film series "Is School Enough?"
RobotC's Video interview with Terra Nova Robotics mentors Violet Replicon and Kjersti Chippindale at the 2013 FTC World Championships in St. Louis, Missouri
Terra Nova Becomes First Northern California team to Captain Alliance at FTC World Championships
(At least we think so. If anyone knows differently, please tell us)
Terra Nova (the Basilisks) advances to the FTC World Championships for the 3rd straight year, this year as Northern California State Champions. The Basilisks were briefly in 1st place (out of 64) after their qualification matches, but fall to 3rd place after all teams competed. When #1 chose #2 to be alliance partners for the quarterfinals, Terra Nova chose Combustible Lemons and N.U.T.S. to join their now second-seeded alliance. Combustible Lemons tried their hardest to get their malfunctioning robot working, but couldn't, eliminating the alliance after just 2 matches. Their 3rd place Edison Division finish put the rookie team in the 99.8th percentile of the close to 3,000 teams that competed this year.
Basilisks (FTC 6002) 2013 Edison Division Match Results
Teleop period from Terra Nova team Basilisks' fifth match with alliance partner Combustible Lemons. This match was a 210-210 draw.
The team shows up about the middle of this RobotC recap from the World Championships, and the robot and CAD animation are shown back-to-back about 3 quarters of the way through.
(Click on the title above to read Autodesk's press release)
Above are the Lemon Drops' and Basilisks' CAD design models animated to demonstrate how the actual robots function on the field.
(Click on the title above to read Autodesk's press release)
Terra Nova Team 6002, The Basilisks, Win 2013 Northern California State Championships, Advance to World ChampionshipsThe Basilisks won their first 4 matches, extending their winning streak from the Elk Grove Qualifier to 13 matches. They lost their 5th match, but had the 4th highest Ranking Points of any team in the world this year. That made them the second seed going into Alliance selection. They chose the Robo Knights (FTC 5220) and Topsy Turvey (5818) to be their alliance partners. The Basilisk Alliance lost the first semifinal, but followed up with 2 strong matches with their backs to the wall. The Basilisks won their first Final match, but dropped the second. The third match win made them Northern California State Champions and advanced them to the World Championships in St. Louis.
Above are photos from the tournament.
Above is the Teleop Period from the Basilisks' 3rd finals match. The Basilisk Alliance scores eight rings on the top pegs, three rings on the middle pegs, two rings on the bottom pegs and six Tic-Tac-Toes, only one peg away from a "Black-Out". They win the match 342-151, becoming Captains of the Northern California Winning Alliance and advancing to the World Championships.
Terra Nova Teams Up to Win Elk Grove FTC Ring-It-Up Qualifier
Terra Nova Team Basilisks (6002) went undefeated at the Elk Grove, California Qualifier, advancing to the Northern California FTC Championships February 24 at Newark Memorial High School in Newark, CA. They teamed up with their alliance selection, Terra Nova Team Lemon Drops (6001) to win both Semi-Finals and Finals matches. The Lemon Drops were the PTC Robot Design Award Winners and the Basilisks were the Rockwell Collins Innovation Award Winner.
Above is the Autonomous Period from the 2nd Finals Match. The Basilisks score the top IR peg for a 65-0 lead going into Teleop.
Above is the Teleop Period from the 2nd Semi-Finals Match.


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Jennifer Lopez has thanked her former husband, Marc Anthony, for making her feel secure with her singing voice.
The "On The Floor" hit maker felt tormented for years as she doubted her musical talent despite selling 70 million records, and it has now emerged her ex-husband helped her overcome her insecurities.
Lopez tells Cosmopolitan magazine, "The biggest insecurity I had was my singing, even though I had sold 70 million records. Marc helped me get over it. He kept telling me, 'You're the only one holding yourself back'. Gradually I realized this is not a fluke. I work my [bleep] off. And I know what I'm doing."


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Shale gas is a controversial fuel source. A form of "unconventional" natural gas trapped in nonporous shale rock, it is accessed by hydraulic fracturing - "fracking" - and horizontal drilling. These techniques have been associated with risks of seismic activity, water contamination and fugitive CO2 emissions - as highlighted in the 2010 US documentary Gasland.
Yet, despite these environmental concerns shale gas has a certain allure for policymakers. By increasing gas supply, shale could act as a brake on future gas price increases and ensure the cost-effectiveness of combined cycle gas turbines (CCGT) - where fuel costs typically account for around 60% of total levelised cost. Moreover, in countries with domestic resource, shale gas has the potential to provide energy supplies independent of fickle gas markets and unpredictable geopolitics.
Advocates claim that shale gas can play a role in reducing carbon emissions: gas-fired power generation emits roughly half the carbon dioxide of its coal-fired counterpart.
Given the scale and pace of developments in the US, shale-gas developments have been reported in the renewables press as a threat. The wind industry has expressed nervousness at the emergence of a potentially competing energy source which, like wind, is affordable, indigenous and (allegedly) "green". Concerns have escalated following reports of competition for sites between shale-gas exploitation and offshore wind development in the Polish Baltic Sea.
But will fracking's well-publicised seismic effects really shake the European wind industry? It is reasonable to expect that some shale gas development will occur in the EU, with Poland a likely hotspot. But this must be put in perspective. There are two reasons why its impact of shale gas on wind power in Europe will likely be more muted than the press attention suggests.
First, it seems unlikely that the American fervour for shale gas will spread rapidly across the Atlantic. The geological and regulatory conditions in Europe are different to those that drove the American shale boom.
The extent and recoverability of the European shale-gas resource is subject to greater uncertainty than in the US. Initial indications suggest that reserves are located deeper in the ground - and drilling deeper will inevitably increase production costs. EU land tenure and mineral rights legislation is also less amenable to shale-gas development: it is not landowners, like in the US, but the governments in Europe who own the rights to shale gas.
Local resistance to shale-gas development seems more likely in the EU - due both to higher population density and increased environmental awareness. Indeed, the EU's relatively strong decarbonisation commitment means that the carbon lock-in effects of shale gas are likely to be politically salient, especially while carbon capture and storage technology remains unproven on a commercial scale.
A second reason for a more muted impact of gas on wind power in Europe is in recognising that power stations fired with shale gas need not be a straightforward competitor to wind. On the contrary, in the grid's complex energy mix, a certain capacity of CCGT could play a vital role in accommodating wind's variability by virtue of its flexibility. In the meantime, longer-term, more sustainable means of balancing the grid, such as interconnection, storage and demand-side management, could be developed.
Common enemy
Although shale gas may not pose an imminent threat to the EU wind sector, its development may still create losers. Arguably, other industries such as nuclear, oil and coal have more reasons to be fearful than wind does.
In particular, due to the very long payback times on nuclear investments, the pervasive uncertainty in future gas (and therefore electricity) prices threatens to cause a hiatus in nuclear investment unless governments step in and underwrite this market risk. Also, while renewables have targets for 2020, the nuclear industry has no such policy commitments; this means that the competition between gas and nuclear is more direct than that with wind.
The shale gas hype should be re-evaluated. A golden age of gas - operating in partnership with wind - might just outshine the radioactive glow of a potential nuclear renaissance.
Felicity Jones is a policy analyst at renewables consultancy GL Garrad Hassan


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|Anaheim, Calif.
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Jon Pastorek averaged 2.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game in his first season after transferring from San Diego State...Had season-high 11 points in the opener against Cal State Los Angeles...Pulled down season-high 11 rebounds in win over Weber State...Started the first three games of the year and then came off the bench the rest of the way.
Pastorek redshirted the 2008-09 season after transferring from San Diego State
Pastorek played two seasons at San Diego State...Played in 27 games as a sophomore...Averaged 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds per game...Made 18 out of 36 field goal attempts, 50.0%...Scored a season-high 10 points in 16 minutes against Navy...Also had nine points and a season-high seven rebounds against UC Riverside...Hit a trio of three-point baskets as a sophomore...In his freshman season, Pastorek played in 23 games for the Aztecs, averaging 1.5 points and 0.8 rebounds per game...Had a career-best 13 points against UC San Diego...Made six three-pointers as a freshman.
High School
Pastorek attended Canyon High School in Anaheim, Calif....Averaged 12.6 points per game as a senior in 2005-06...Ranked second on the team in rebounds at 9.8 per game...Blocked 61 shots in his final campaign...Helped Canyon to a 22-9 record, including 7-3 in the Century League, and a spot in the CIF Southern Section playoffs...As a junior, Pastorek helped Canyon to an 18-9 overall record, 7-3 in the Century League...Led the Century League in blocked shots during his junior season...Grew nine inches during his prep career...Played for Nate Harrison and Matt Dale while at Canyon.
Jon James Pastorek was born Dec. 7, 1987 in Fountain Valley, Calif....The son of Jim and Sheryl Pastorek...Roots for the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim...His favorite food is pizza...Pastorek's favorite movie is Superbad...Favorite television show is Newport Beach...Would like to play professional basketball after his collegiate career is over...Communication studies major.
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Watch Jim Carrey's Inspirational Graduation Speech [VIDEO]by Michelle McGahan | PopCrush
Jim Carrey is the latest actor to speak at a graduation ceremony this spring, but his speech may resonate with students most of all.
Speaking at the Maharishi University of Management graduation, the funnyman was honest, yet inspirational, revealing a personal tidbit about his own childhood that could prove as helpful to others.
"My father could have been a great comedian, but he didn't believe that that was possible for him, and so he made a conservative choice," Carrey revealed in his inspirational speech. "Instead, he got a safe job as an accountant, and when I was 12 years old, he was let go from that safe job and our family had to do everything we could to survive."
"I learned many great lessons from my father," Carrey continued, "Not the least of which is you can fail at what you don't want, so why not take a chance at doing what you love?"
Wise words, indeed. Watch his moving graduation speech above.


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I am getting this error and I'm not quite sure why...
java:69: error: missing return statement
That's the entire error, and here is the code:
public int get (String s) { final int notfound = -1; if (head == null) { System.out.println (notfound); } else { ListNode current = head; while (current.next != null) { if (current.thepair.getString() == s) { System.out.println(current.thepair.getInt()); } current = current.next; } } System.out.println (notfound); }
So basically, this is part of a linked list. Each node in the list stores a pair (an integer and a string).
The get() method takes a string and traverses the list until it finds a pair which contains the same string.
If the list is empty, or if the string isn't found, it returns -1. If it finds the string, however, it returns the integer that is paired with it.
Any help would be much appreciated.


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At a glanceLovely baby sleeping bag for a cosy and peaceful night's sleep.
Features and benefits for Mothercare Butterfly Baby Sleeping Bag 2.5 Tog
- Pretty baby sleeping bag, featuring a cute pink and turquoise all over butterfly print
- Removes the risk of baby getting tangled up in the bedding or kicking off bedding and waking up cold
- Keeps your baby warm when feeding or comforting at night
- Unzips from the bottom for changing baby at night
- Helps Baby feel secure in unfamiliar surroundings
- Available in 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months and also 1 tog
Baby sleeping bags can be the perfect solution to a number of common sleep problems. Your baby has plenty of room to kick and wriggle but without the worry of getting tangled in layers of bedding or waking up cold having kicked their bedding off. When you're away from home, it can also help settle them to sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.
During night feeds, a sleeping bag helps to keep them cosy throughout so you can settle them back to sleep afterwards and this sleeping bag unzips from the bottom for easy nappy changing too.
Created with a colourful all over butterfly print and a 2.5 tog rating, this is perfect for cooler months.
Don't forget...
Mothercare has a range of nursery thermometers that give you a quick reference to the temperature in your little one's room so you can give them the right amount of bedding.
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Care instructions: Machine wash at 40˚C. Tumble dry
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The County Clerk Register is an elected official with a four-year term as provided by the Michigan Constitution.
The duties of the Clerk Register are prescribed by law and include:
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Jim Leonhard, a pro's pro even in a season when he didn't play much for the Broncos, has signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. The deal was announced on Leonhard's twitter account.
I was surprised Leonhard didn't play more safety for the Broncos last season, as he was pretty much restricted to dime packages. But after a broken leg in 2010 with the New York Jets and blown out knee in 2011, it apparently wasn't easy for Leonhard, who the Broncos didn't sign until training camp, to cover the type of ground the Broncos' coaching staff deemed necessary, especially when starting safeties Rahim Moore and Mike Adams were having solid seasons.


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Policies concerning evaluation of student work ("grading") are under continuous review and subject to change. Department chairs are responsible for informing department members of basic faculty grading policy and procedures and for ensuring adherence to these policies and procedures.
It is the responsibility of the instructor to describe to each class the methods of evaluation. Students should feel free to ask for an explanation of the grading practices in any course.
Additional definitions which are applicable to special circumstances for graduate programs can be found in the Graduate Education section, Registration and Grading Procedures for Culminating Experience Courses.
The following symbols shall be used in evaluating student performance. Performance will be interpreted to reflect the quality of the student's accomplishment relative to the standards set for each course.
|Performance of the student has been of the highest level, showing sustained excellence in meeting course responsibilities.
|Performance of the student has been good, though not of the highest level.
|Performance of the student has been adequate, satisfactorily meeting the course requirements.
|Performance of the student has been less than adequate.
|Performance of the student has been such that course requirements have not been met.
|(Credit) Performance of the student in undergraduate level course has been equivalent to grades A through C-; performance of the student in graduate level courses has been equivalent to grades A through B-.
|(No Credit) Performance of the student has been less than that of CR level.
(Incomplete Authorized) Indicates that a portion of required course work has not been completed and evaluated in the prescribed time period due to unforeseen, but fully justified, reasons and that there is still a possibility of earning credit. It is the responsibility of the student to bring pertinent information to the attention of the instructor and to determine from the instructor the remaining course requirements which must be satisfied to remove the Incomplete. A final grade is assigned when the work agreed upon has been completed and evaluated. An I must normally be made up within one calendar year immediately following the end of the term during which it was assigned. This limitation prevails whether or not the student maintains continuous enrollment. Failure to complete the assigned work will result in an I being converted to an IC symbol, unless the faculty member assigns a specific letter grade at the time the Incomplete Authorized is assigned, which would replace the I in the student's record at the end of the calendar year deadline.
(Incomplete Charged) Indicates that a student who received an authorized incomplete (I) has not completed the required course work within the allowed time limit. The IC replaces the I and is counted as a failing grade for grade point average and progress point computation.
(Withdrawal) Indicates that the student was permitted to withdraw from the course after the 4th week of instruction with the approval of the instructor and appropriate campus officials. It carries no connotation of quality of student performance and is not used in calculating grade point average or progress points.
(Withdrawal Unauthorized) Indicates that an enrolled student did not withdraw from the course and also failed to complete course requirements. It is used when, in the opinion of the instructor, completed assignments or course activities or both were insufficient to make normal evaluation of academic performance possible. For purposes of grade point average and progress point computation, this symbol is equivalent to an F.
(Audit) Indicates that the student was enrolled on a non-credit basis. Enrollment as an auditor is subject to the permission of the instructor and shall be permitted only after students otherwise eligible to enroll in the course on a credit basis have had an opportunity to do so. Auditors are subject to the same fee structure as credit students and regular class attendance is expected. Once enrolled as an auditor, a student may not change to credit status unless such a change is requested prior to the last day to add classes. A student who is enrolled for credit may not change to audit after the second week of instruction.
(Report in Progress) Used in connection with courses that extend beyond one academic term. It indicates that work is in progress but that assignment of a final grade must await completion of additional work. Work is to be completed within one year except for graduate culminating experience courses.
(Report Delayed) Indicates no grade was turned in by the professor. It is used where a delay in the reporting of a grade is due to circumstances beyond the control of the student. The symbol may be assigned by the registrar only and, if assigned, shall be replaced by a substantive grading symbol as soon as possible.
The basic grading system to be used at San Francisco State University is the A-F system (see definitions above).
An alternative Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) system may be used under the following conditions:
- For students working toward a master's degree, no more than 30% of the units used on the Graduate Approved Program, including transfer work, may be taken for CR grades.
The symbol "I" (Incomplete Authorized) indicates that a portion of required course work has not been completed and evaluated in the prescribed time period due to unforeseen, but fully justified, reasons and that there is still a possibility of earning credit. It is the responsibility of the student to bring pertinent information to the attention of the instructor and to determine from the the instructor the remaining course requirements that must be satisfied to remove the incomplete. A final grade is assigned when the work agreed upon has been completed and evaluated.
An incomplete must normally be made up within one calendar year immediately following the end of the term during which it was assigned. This limitation prevails whether or not the student maintains continuous enrollment. Failure to complete the assigned work will result in an I being converted to an IC symbol.
If a student has extenuating circumstances and an extension of the one year is necessary, the student should contact the instructor involved and obtain a designated extension of time to make up the incomplete. The form to be used for this extension is the Petition for Waiver of College Regulations. The petition must be approved by the instructor and the department chair and forwarded to the Registrar's Office.
A grade of Incomplete (I) will not be changed after a degree or credential has been awarded even though it is made up within the time period.
The RP symbol is used in connection with theses, projects, and similar courses in which assigned work frequently extends beyond a single academic term. It indicates that work is in progress and has been evaluated and found to be satisfactory to date, but that assignment of a precise grade must await completion of additional work. Cumulative enrollment in units attempted may not exceed the total number applicable to the student's educational objective. The RP symbol shall be replaced with the appropriate final grade within one year of its assignment except for graduate culminating experience courses.
The symbol WU shall be used where a student, who is enrolled on the census date, does not officially withdraw from a course but fails to complete it. Its most common use is in those instances where a student has not completed sufficient course assignments or participated in sufficient course activity to make it possible, in the opinion of the instructor, to report satisfactory or unsatisfactory completion of the class by use of the letter grade (A-F). The instructor shall report the last know date of attendance by the student. The WU symbol shall be identified identified as a failing grade in the transcript legend, and shall be counted as units attempted but not passed in computing the grade point average. In courses that are graded CR/NC or in cases where the student has elected CR/NC evaluation, use of the WU symbol is inappropriate and NC shall be used instead.
Grade point averages are determined by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of units attempted in courses in which A-F grades are assigned.
The following grade points are assigned per unit of course work:
|= 4.0
|= 2.3
|= 0.7
|= 3.7
|= 2.0
|= 0.0
|= 3.3
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|= 0.0
|= 3.0
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No other grading symbol, including W, I, AU, RP, RD, CR, NC, carries grade point credit.
One Semester Unit--One class meeting per week for fifteen (15) weeks. (At least two hours of study is expected in preparation for each hour of class.) or
Three hours of laboratory work per week for fifteen (15) weeks, or
Two hours of class work in activity-type courses in art, music, and speech per week for
fifteen (15) weeks.
(At least one hour of outside preparation is expected for each hour of laboratory or activity class work.)
Summer session and extension units are evaluated on a basis of hours to units equal to those above, but adapted to the special schedules of these programs.
CEUs are nationally recognized units of measurement for participation in professional development programs for which academic credit is not awarded. CEUs may neither be applied to nor substituted for graduation requirements. One CEU is earned for 10 hours of instruction. San Francisco State University policy requires an evaluation of student learning for all courses which award CEUs.
San Francisco State University policy, consistent with California State University policy, guarantees the student a right to appeal a final course grade when the student believes that the assigned grade does not reflect what the student has earned according to the criteria for grading as outlined by the instructor of the course. SFSU policy states that: (1) It is the responsibility of the instructor of each course to define his/her grading policy and criteria as early in the semester and as explicitly as possible while conforming to accepted university practices. If there is any deviation from this original statement of course policy, all affected students should be informed. (2) It shall be assumed that the grade assigned is correct and that the student appealing the grade must justify the need for a change of the grade assigned. (3) Normally, grade appeals should be resolved informally between the student and faculty involved. (4) A student who believes s/he has been assigned an improper grade should meet with the instructor of record and together review the grading procedures used to determine the grade assigned on the student's transcript. If, after careful review of the grading procedures, the student is still dissatisfied, or if the instructor of record refuses to take part in the informal process, the student may initiate the formal grade appeal procedure of the particular SFSU college by which the course is offered. For information about the specific grade appeal policies and procedures of each of the eight colleges, contact the appropriate college dean's office.
Unless otherwise stated, courses may not be repeated for additional units of credit.
When undergraduate students must repeat a course in which the grade was F, they will earn units completed only once. All units attempted and all grade points will be included in the student's cumulative totals.
When undergraduate students choose to repeat a course in which the grade was passing, in order to raise the grade, they will be charged for all units attempted and all grade points earned but units completed will be granted only once.
A student in graduate standing may not repeat a course taken for credit since earning the baccalaureate degree, in which a grade of C or better was earned on the first attempt. Grades of C- or lower are not acceptable on a Graduate Approved Program for meeting the requirements of a master's degree.
If graduate students repeat a course in which a C or lower grade was earned, they will be charged for all units attempted and all grade points earned but units completed will be granted only once. (Thus, the grades earned will represent an average of the number of times the course was taken. Units are counted on the GAP only once.)
It is not possible for graduate students to raise their undergraduate grade point average by repeating undergraduate courses.


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Referee course ignited Gallay beach volleyball involvement
Lausanne, Switzerland, June 10, 2014 - As Ana Gallay sits atop the FIVB's season standings for beach volleyball with Georgina Klug, the Argentine Olympian initially thought she would be standing on a platform officiating the sport when she was first introduced to the activity at a national referee clinics in 2006.
"I started playing beach volleyball recreationally in 2007," said the 28-year old Gallay. "I was first introduced to the sport when I attended a referee course since I was a physical education teacher at the time. After refereeing a few games, I fell in love with it."
Gallay's initial foray into competitive beach volleyball was in 2011. "After playing for pleasure and as a hobby because I was teaching full-time, ENARD (Ente Nacional de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo) was founded and I received a scholarship and money to help pay for the trips to the different beach volleyball tours. Finally, I chose to start to play it professionally."
With the help, Gallay earned a spot in the London 2012 Olympics where she and Virginia Zonta became the first Argentine women's team to qualify for the beach volleyball competition at the Summer Games. Despite not winning a match against pairs from the United States, Spain and The Netherlands, Gallay and Zonta left London on a high.
"Not everyone gets to experience being part of an Olympic Games," Gallay said. "You don't get to experience that kind of thing every day. With us paving the way, Argentina started staging women's beach volleyball tournaments for the first time as previous events had been male-only competitions. Perhaps us two going to the last Olympics has helped pave the way."
On the strength of Gallay and Klug's participation in eight South American Tour events, the Argentineans lead the FIVB season rankings with participation in eight continental tournaments and three FIVB World Tour stops so far in 2014. Gallay and Klug have posted seven podium placements in South American tournaments with three gold medals and six appearances in finals.
With their best showings together on the FIVB World Tour to date, Gallay and Klug have claimed a pair of fifths in Open events with a ninth in the Shanghai Grand Slam where the Argentineans captured their pool. Overall, Gallay and Klug have won 11 of 16 FIVB matches this season with losses to pairs from Brazil (twice), China, Spain and the United States.
"The FIVB season has started really well for us," said the 29-year old Klug. "We didn't expect the results we have had with the fifths in Fuzhou (China) and Mexico (Puerto Vallarta), and the ninth in Shanghai - our best result in a Grand Slam so far."
Klug cites "teamwork as the strength" of her partnership with Gallay. "We play as a team, fighting for every point and working hard to win every match," Klug added. "We love playing together because we have the same fighting spirit and the same overall goals. It's great to play with Ana, I think she was born for this sport, she is talented and we have a great chemistry on the court."
After placing third in their last South American tour stop in Columbia, Gallay and Klug took time to answer questions before resuming FIVB World Tour play in Europe at the Grand Slam stop in Moscow from June 11 to 15.
Question: What is your pre-season training regime like? Where, when and with which teams do you train? Do you have a coach?
Gallay: "We stayed at home for our pre-season training in Mar del Plata. We train with the other players on our national team throughout the year. Pablo del Coto is our coach but he cannot always travel with us. His is an excellent trainer as he has experience as both a player and coach. Pablo is the coach of the Argentine women's beach volleyball team."
Question: What are your goals for 2014? How has your season started?
Gallay: "We would like to get classification in all Grand Slams and to place among the best 24 teams. We have started the season with very positive outcomes. On the South American Tour, we are in second place behind a Brazilian team. As for the FIVB World Tour, we have placed fifth in two Opens and ninth in the Shanghai Grand Slam. All great results for us."
Klug: "In 2014, our goals are to qualify for the Pan-American Cup, win stops on the continental tour and go step-by-step on the FIVB World Tour to improve as a team every game, every tournament."
Question: What are your individual strengths and what do you need to improve?
Gallay: "My strengths are the winning attitude, the physical aptitudes and ball control. On the other hand, what I need to improve is my block since I am not a tall player. Apart from that, I have to adjust and train my pass (reception) and serve."
Klug: "I feel more confident with my reception and defense. I really love defense. I think I need to improve on my attack to play at the FIVB level."
Question: What
are your team's strengths and what areas of your team's game needs improvement?
Klug: "There are a lot of areas that we need to improve on since we are a new team. We need the experience in these kind of games to have more side out options."
Question: What was the process in forming your team? What are your thoughts on playing with your partner?
Gallay - "I started with Georgina in June 2013. We have also played together twice on the South American Tour and placed second and first in the tournaments. After that, we participated in seven phases of the FIVB World Tour. We qualified for all of them obtaining 17th place in a Grand Slam and fifth in an Open. To be honest, I am proud to be playing with Geo. She is an optimistic person who is always positive towards every situation and never loses her hunger for winning. What is more, I believe that she is an excellent receiver and the best digger."
Question: What do you believe are your chances at the Olympics?
Klug: "The Argentine women qualified for the first time in the Olympics at the London 2012 Summer Games. We are training for that goal in Rio. It's possible to reach our goal through the South American Tour and Continental Cup, but our dream is to get there via the FIVB World Tour ranking."
Question: When,
where, why and how did you become a beach volleyball player?
Klug: "I played professional volleyball for almost 10 years. I started beach volleyball training one day for fun and I loved it! The coach asked me to play the last stop of the Continental Cup to help Argentina gain a spot in the London 2012 Olympic Games, and I started with that tournament. We won and Argentina had a women's team in the Olympics for beach volleyball for the first time in history. After that, I kept playing indoors while training on the beach at the same time. From day one, I fell in love with this sport, and then last year I decided to dedicate myself only to beach volleyball until the Olympics."
Question: When not practicing and playing, what do you do with your time?
Gallay: "In my free time I enjoy watching a film, going out with my husband, listening to music or visiting my family and friends. But the truth is that we don't have too much free time."
Klug: "I like to be with my husband enjoying simple things like drinking maté (typical Argentinian drink), going out together and hanging with friends. When I have free days, I like to visit my family in Santa Fe, and spend time with my nephews and niece."
{Note: Gallay married Eduardo Traverso on December 28, 2013. A National Physical Education Teacher, Gallay graduated in Gualeguay, Entre Rios from UADER (Universidad Autónoma de Entre Rios) with a degree in Life and Health Sciences. Klug, who was on the Argentine women's national team for six years and was captain for two seasons, is married to Ignacio Forastiero, who retired last year as a professional volleyball player. She finished her university studies at UCES in Buenos Aires.}
Question: What has been your greatest experience and/or accomplishment in beach volleyball?
Gallay: "My greatest experience in beach volleyball has been going to the London 2012 Olympic Games and to be able to participate on the FIVB World Tour as I am doing now. Both are dreams which I have always wished to achieve in this sport."
Klug: "My greatest experience was in Shanghai this year when we finished first in our pool and reached ninth position in a Grand Slam for the first time."
Question: Have you had any disappointments?
Gallay: "I haven't had any disappointments. But of course there are always different problems to be tackled but generally they can be solved quickly."
Klug: "We haven't had any big disappointments. I think we are growing like a team and working hard to be better."
Question: How do you rank on your domestic tour? Have you ever earned a podium berth in your country's national championship for beach volleyball?
Gallay: "We are not participating on the national tour because we are playing on the South American and FIVB Tours. However, some years ago I played on the domestic tour and I had a lot of success."
Klug: "I have never played on the national Beach Volleyball tour."
Question: How do you rank on the South American tour? Have you had any podium placements together on the confederation tour?
Gallay: "Up to now in 2014, we have competed seven times on the South American Tour. We won three times, placed second three times and finished fourth once."
Klug: "Right now, Brazil ranks as the top country on the South American women's tour, but we are the No. 1 team. Brazil sends different teams to each event while we have represented Argentina in every tournament."Question: Argentina is scheduled to host an FIVB World Tour event in October. How excited are you about Argentina hosting a world tour stop for the second-straight season?
Gallay: "I am very proud that Argentina has decided to bring here the best beach volleyball world competition. It is extremely important for us because it means that this sport is growing in significance everyday in the country."
Klug: "We are really excited, it´ll be our first time playing the World Tour at home as a team. I think it will be a great experience for us, and a good opportunity to share our passion with friends and family and to show our country our hard work. I think it will also be good for our country (federation and government) to show how hard they are working to make beach volleyball, and sports in general, grow."
Question: Is there a history of playing beach volleyball and/or volleyball in the family?
Gallay: "In my family, no one played any sport. As I said before, I was introduced to beach volleyball after attending a referee course. Still, my family supports me and they are very proud of what I am doing."
Klug: "My whole family used to play volleyball. Actually, I learned how to play in my weekend house when I was a kid."
Question - If you are not playing beach volleyball, what do you do with your spare time? Do have professional career or occupation?
Gallay: "I am a Physical Education teacher, but I am not working now as I'm concentrating on my beach volleyball career."
Klug: "I finished university in 2007. I studied to be a physiotherapist. I worked only a couple of months and after that went to play volleyball in Europe."
Question: Do you have any nicknames? Who are your beach volleyball heroes?
Gallay: "In the beach volleyball environment, I am known as "Gallo" but in my family I'm just Ana. My beach volleyball hero is Juliana (Felisberta of Brazil). I have watched her playing in many videos. As I am a 1.73cm blocker, I would like to play as she does."
Klug: "Everybody from Argentina calls me Geo. However, over the last couple of years my crazy favourite American teammate started calling me "G", so some teammates from other countries call me that too. I love it! I like how Laura Ludwig plays and Kerri Walsh is very inspirational especially how she is on and off the court, and how she can balance enjoying sports and family life at the same time."


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Southwestern Oklahoma State University is one of twenty-five institutions in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education (Oklahoma Constitution, Article XIII-A, Section 1). The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is the legal structure for public education at the collegiate level and is the coordinating board of all state institutions for higher education. SWOSU is one of six state supported regional universities governed by the Regional University System of Oklahoma. Southwestern Oklahoma State University provides access to higher education for all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, age, religion or disability status. The mission of Southwestern Oklahoma State University is to provide educational opportunities in higher education that meet the needs of the state and region; contribute to the educational, economic, and cultural environment; and support scholarly activity. Major areas of study on the Weatherford campus, associate degree programs on the Sayre campus, the general education curriculum, and participation in student activities/organizations provide opportunities for students to obtain skills, knowledge, and cultural appreciation that lead to productive lives and effective citizenship. The mission is manifest and the purposes of the University are accomplished through the following: insuring quality education, the University recruits qualified faculty without regard to national origin, race, gender, disability, age or religion. Faculty growth opportunities are provided through an organized faculty development program. Excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service are encouraged and recognized. An organizational and intellectual environment is provided that insures freedom of individual expression and inquiry, provides representative governance for all members of the University community, and promotes student/faculty interaction. An assessment program provides the basis for continuous evaluation and program improvement. meeting its commitment to student development, the University recruits qualified students without regard to national origin, race, gender, disability, age, or religion and provides a community that encourages participation in intellectual and physical activities and leadership development. A curriculum is provided that develops communication and analytical skills; a comprehension of the arts, humanities, and cultural diversity; and knowledge of the scientific/technological world and of our historical heritage. Student orientation, advisement, enrichment, and participation in organizations and activities contribute to student growth and development. fulfilling its role as a cultural and educational resource for western Oklahoma, the University provides distance learning opportunities, continuing education associated with career enhancement, personal development, and cultural growth. Performances, exhibitions, and research that enhance knowledge and enrich society are supported and services to communities are provided through academic departments and other university agencies. Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Sayre enables the university to focus its mission on that campus to provide lower division programs and educational opportunities in higher education that meet the needs of the Sayre campus student body. The following institutional functions have been approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma, and are considered essential components of the mission on the Sayre campus: to provide a lower division program of higher education for traditional and non-traditional students in Western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. to provide a general education that enables students to become informed responsible citizens. to provide programs of education in the liberal arts and sciences leading to the Associate in Science degree through campus-based and distance learning. to provide career and technical programs to enable students to seek employment in various job fields, with completion of such programs culminating in the awarding of the Associate in Applied Science degree or an appropriate certificate. to provide transfer programs which include liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional subjects, thus enabling students to pursue completion of baccalaureate or professional degrees at four-year colleges and universities. to provide courses, services, and programs in remedial education for individuals who require such assistance in order to function effectively at the collegiate level. to provide guidance services and a program of student activities for the promotion of personal development and effective citizenship. 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Eddie Bauer First Ascent Rainier Storm Shell Pants - Men's
Suprisingly rugged for how they feel! I bought mine…
Source: bought it used
Price Paid: $100
Suprisingly rugged for how they feel!
- Rugged
- Sized to fit over layers
- 7/8 zipper instead of full zip
- Not very breathable
I bought mine used through Whittaker. They have three holes in the butt area that were patched. They were obviously caused by crampons.
Problem for me is, they only have a 7/8 side zip. I would prefer a full zip. But I couldn't pass on the deal. They didn't breathe very well, which I guess most hardshell don't, but I would just unzip the side zips a little and problem solved.
For how thin they feel they are suprisingly rugged (unless you are sticking some spikes through it). I fell a few times and tumbled through rock, snow and brush.
Most important, they are waterproof and wind proof. I wore just a midweight EMS base layer and an OR softshell pant under them in subzero temps... plenty warm.
Where to Buy
The Eddie Bauer Men's First Ascent Rainier Storm Shell Pants is not available from the stores we monitor. It was last seen July 19, 2016 at Eddie Bauer.


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Wake up! Foodie Roots was originally inspired by a foundation that wants to symbolise a new fresh beginning. It's a lovely logo that would work well for health-based businesses that want to use leaves for their symbol.
Perfect for:
Wellness & health experts
Nature inspired brands
During check-out you will fill out a form asking about your business, business name and tagline (if you have one), colour preferences, facebook cover text and any other questions you have.
Once purchased, the logo will be taken off the collection and you are the only one that will have it! No need to worry about someone having the same logo!
I will email you with any questions I have and you can do the same.
You get one set of edits. If you have any edits, I will email back with your new logo within three working days from receiving your feedback.
You will get:
Your amazing new logo ready to use!
Different file formats: JPG, PNG, EPS, PDF
Extra secondary logos (horizontal, vertical, stamp, sub mark)
Logo in white and black
Patterns and illustrations by themselves (if the logo has one)
Recommended free font to go with your new logo
BONUS: Social media profile photo and banner
Copyright © The Wildly Design. This logo is licensed for one business only. Any items included may not be copied, distributed, altered or resold in any form or fashion. Due to the digital nature of this service, refunds are not available.
No need for design programs and doing it yourself, I have it under control ;)
This logo will only be sold ones, so do not worry about others having the same.
One round of revisions if needed. This will then take up to three extra days.
You won't get the font in the logo, it will be outlined, but you get a link to a free font to use that matches the logo.
Only colour and name are to be changed. I will adjust around the business name.
If you want any extra graphics that will come at an additional cost. Contact me and we can figure out what you need and the price.


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Radiator Fan Assembly Replacement Cost
Know what price you should pay to get your vehicle fixed.
What is a radiator fan assembly?
Radiators use airflow to cool the engine. The radiator cooling fan is a powerful fan that can create additional airflow when needed.
How does the radiator fan assembly work?
Hot engine coolant is pumped into the radiator when the thermostat opens, and the radiator sends the coolant through a set of coils to be cooled. The radiator uses airflow to cool the radiator coils, and the radiator fan can increase this airflow when the temperature hits a certain point. This process occurs the entire time the engine is running, and prevents the vehicle from overheating.
What are the symptoms related to a bad radiator fan assembly?
When the radiator fans stop functioning properly, the engine temperature will rise. The spike in temperature will be highest when the vehicle is idling at a stop, but should subside once the vehicle begins moving again.
Additionally, the air conditioner typically won't blow as cold. This is because the air from the radiator fans also blows across the air conditioning condenser, so when the fans fail, both systems suffer.
You'll also usually see the check engine light and notice a drop in fuel economy. It's possible the fan will start making noise if it's failing, as well.
Can I drive with a radiator fan assembly problem?
If your car has a cooling system problem don't drive it. Doing so can result in overheating and severe engine damage.
How often do radiator fan assemblies need to be replaced?
Radiator and air conditioning cooling fans fail, but it doesn't happen often. Most vehicles will never need one replaced. The most frequent causes of failure are collisions or overheating.
How are radiator fan assembly issues diagnosed?
When the check engine light is on, a mechanic will use a scanning tool to find out what the car's computer is reporting. If the car is overheating and the scanner finds codes related to the radiator fan, the fan will be tested to see if it's working properly.
How is a radiator fan assembly replaced?
The radiator fan slides out easily on most vehicles. The battery will be disconnected, then the fan connector will be unplugged, and retaining hardware for the upper fan will be removed. Some plastic guards will need to be removed from the undercarriage of the vehicle in order to access any retaining hardware.
RepairPal recommendations for radiator fan assembly issues
There are many universal radiator cooling fans available for purchase, but they may not be reliable. It's best to purchase the fan made specifically for the vehicle.
Can I replace the radiator fan assembly myself?
To properly diagnose the fan, you'll need some knowledge of electrical circuits, and you'll need to know when it's supposed to run. If you can confirm it's faulty, it's often pretty easy to replace as a DIY project.
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Bereavement support for children
We are at the heart of our communities and have a responsibility to offer support to them and their families in their time of need.
We've teamed up with Child Bereavement, Trauma and Emotional Wellbeing Service (CHUMS) to provide local schools, medical professionals, community groups and bereaved families with access to a series of short animated films aimed at helping bereaved children aged 7- 16 cope with the loss of a loved one and provide additional resource to relatives, teachers and other organisations who all play a role in supporting a child through their loss.
The four animated films including 'Our Year Since Dad Died' and 'Our Year Since Grandma Died' look at issues young people face when losing a parent or grandparent and focus on difficult dates such as Mother's Day, Father's Day and a family member's birthday providing practical guidelines on how to overcome these hurdles.
Bereavement is a difficult subject for many and the reality is that in the UK a parent of a dependent child will die every 22 minutes, leaving 41,000 children without a parent each year. In addition to this, currently in the UK 309,000 children aged between 5 and 16 years old have been bereaved of a parent or sibling*. For many children the loss of a Grandparent is their first experience of bereavement.
We're the only organisation in the UK to make the animated films available free of charge to local schools, churches and community groups.
*Research was conducted by the Child Bereavement Network in October 2014
You can view a preview of each of the videos below. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of any of the DVDs please contact your local Co-operative Funeralcare Funeral Home.
Amy and Tom
The launch follows on from the success of the Amy and Tom books, which are a tool for bereaved primary school children and distributed free to family liaison officers, schools, bereaved families and medical professionals across the country.


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VANCOUVER, B.C.—As Canada endures yet another painful international experience at this summer's Gold Cup, in which the side sits in last place in Group A after losing its first two games, fans might take a bit of solace from word that one of Major League Soccer's most dangerous attackers is considering signing up.
Vancouver Whitecaps striker Camilo revealed to MLSsoccer.com this week that eventually he hopes to represent his new home after playing for the club since its inaugural MLS season in 2011.
"For me, I think it will be a good opportunity to play for Canada," Camilo said after a training session at the University of British Columbia. "Vancouver is a good city, Canada is a beautiful country and if I get the opportunity I will decide with my family."
READ: Whitecaps hope Caleb Clarke's German loan yields more cultured player upon return
Camilo, 24, is currently in great form, with eight goals and three assists in his last eight matches. He's exactly the kind of creative attacking player the Canadian national team could use should he commit when he becomes fully eligible.
The Brazilian-born forward has applied for permanent residency, and joins Ghanaian Gershon Koffie as the second Whitecaps player of foreign origin to express an interest in one day representing Canada. Koffie is further along in the process, having secured his permanent residency earlier this year, and is now pursuing full citizenship – which would enable him to play for the red and white.
"In Canada soccer is getting bigger and bigger," Camilo explained. "Now, Gersh is going to take a passport and there are good young players coming up. I think it's going to be a good national team."
For Camilo, the Canadian experience has been a strange but pleasant adventure. When playing in South Korea for K-League side Gyeongnam, his agent contacted him about potentially playing for the Whitecaps. He laughs when recalling the memory, explaining that he thought his agent was pulling his leg.
"I asked, 'Seriously? Canada is good for soccer?'" Camilo recalled.
READ: Keys to the game for Whitecaps vs. Chicago Fire
The decision to come to Canada is one the diminutive striker hasn't regretted. In 2011, Camilo was named the club's Player of the Year, an honor, he says, attracted the attention of others clubs outside of MLS. But after a conversation with his wife, Jessica, the couple decided Vancouver felt like a place they wanted to make their home. And soccer was on the way up int he city.
"In the first year we were so bad, but people continued to go to the stadium to support us," Camilo said. "It's fantastic, and you see the passion."
Now, as he enjoys his third and so far best season in Canada, Camilo may repay the Whitecaps supporters and others even more, by helping Canada become competitive once again.
Martin MacMahon covers the Vancouver Whitecaps for MLSsoccer.com.


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Whistler, BC, Canada beckons families with its pristine natural environment and vibrant village. An ideal family spot, this Canadian IRONKIDS race offers a mix of athletic and relaxing activities. Its beautiful scenery and friendly community offer an environment of fun and excitement. The IRONKIDS fun run offers young athletes the unique opportunity to feel the excitement of competition while enjoying the outdoors and promoting healthy living. Parents, family, and friends are invited to cheer on the racers while enjoying the area and family-centered event.
Date: July 27, 2019
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Ages: 1 year to 13 years
Distances: 500m, 1 km, 2 km and .009 (Toddler Dot Trot; 30ft)
Price: $20 CAD
Entry Includes: Each athlete receives a race bib, finisher
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The journey has been incredible for InfoSource's clients, partners and employees with the birth and growth of a truly extraordinary company. InfoSource
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Our client-centric orientation and our continuous product investment are major contributing factors to InfoSource's success. However, we believe that what truly differentiates us is our passion for what we do and what we offer and our dedication to our clients.
Organizations shortlist and select InfoSource for two reasons:
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Office Phone:
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E-mail Nancy in Currie Library at nfuller(at)fpcgreensboro.org.
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At First Presbyterian Church we honor the many different ways to worship. During the school year, we hold three worship services, each with its own flavor of music and formality, while still connecting you with the same message.
Music occupies a prominent place in worship. FPC's Ministry of Music offers musical experiences for all members, of all ages, whether you want to sing or play an instrument.
Join our live stream from the Sanctuary each Sunday at 10:30 am, or watch previous services anytime.
An important role all churches in a community is to care for those in need. At FPC, there are outreach opportunities for all ages and gifts. From Kids Disciple Club, to youth and adult mission trips, to Triad Career Network and Hot Dish & Hope, we serve locally and globally.
It is equally important, when our own members are in need of care, that the community of the church is present. Our Congregational Care ministry is not only composed of our clergy, but all within the congregation, who provide support services where needed.
Activies abound all week, on and off campus, for all ages, to come together in the name of Christ.
Visit our Calendar of Events
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Our library offers Christian reading material for all ages, and is open during the week and our Sunday Church School hour.
Our Weekday Preschool Center is a NAEYC accredited morning preschool program, serving infants (age 2 months) through children in private kindergarten.
We are committed to providing a church environment that is safe for children and youth and that will protect them from any abuse when they are involved in church-related activities.
Sign up for FPC Plus member access to our database of groups and our online directory. Friend us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Subscribe to our weekly E-news and Sunday Preview emails. And of course, use our website to view the events calendar and stay up-to-date with all of your FPC activities.
First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1824 with just 11 members, but my how we've grown. Watch our welcome video for a quick glimpse of who we are.
Learn more about becoming a member in our Explore FPC class.
First Presbyterian has three pastors, a governing body (Session) of 62, a staff of 40, and a congregation of over 2,700. That's a lot of people to know!
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We think of ourselves as a church of and for growing disciples. That means that our 2,800 or so members are at many places on our spiritual journeys. No matter what are you seeking, we offer a community of seekers with someone at your stage of life and spiritual development. Our Discipleship ministry offers Explore FPC for anyone interested in becoming a member.
Each Sunday morning, our faith community comes together to learn, grow and worship together. You are invited to join us. Get directions, a map, parking suggestions, and find out where to go when you get here. We look forward to seeing you.


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5 examples of cinematographer Deakins' best work
LOS ANGELES -- Roger Deakins is the rare person I was actually nervous to interview because I'm such a huge fan of his work. When I talked to the veteran cinematographer in early 2008, after he'd received Academy Award nominations for both "No Country for Old Men" and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," I found him to be lovely and humble, with a dry and self-effacing British wit -- which naturally made me admire him even more.
Now he's shot the most gorgeous James Bond film yet: this week's "Skyfall," which marks his third collaboration with director Sam Mendes. But he's probably best known as the Coen brothers' usual director of photography, having shot 11 of their films. He's a nine-time Oscar nominee but, in a travesty of justice, he's never won. Maybe "Skyfall" will change that.
So we're going to get a little nerdy this week and discuss five of the most excellent examples of Deakins' work:
• "The Man Who Wasn't There" (2001): One of my favorite films from Joel and Ethan Coen, and one that's underappreciated compared to the better-known "Fargo" or "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Deakins photographed this darkly comic homage to film noir in lushly beautiful, striking black and white. He's said this is his favorite film he's made with the Coens; a longtime still photographer, Deakins lights for light and shade anyway rather than color. The scene in which a hotshot lawyer played by Tony Shalhoub explains Heisenberg's uncertainty principle while walking back and forth beneath rigidly structured beams of light is just breathtaking.
• "No Country for Old Men" (2007): This is the Coens' masterpiece, and it allowed Deakins to bring the harshly beautiful, seemingly endless expanse of scrub-brushed West Texas vividly to life. Much of this tale of crime and carnage along the Rio Grande, which won the best-picture Oscar and three others, is marked by a parched, bleak openness. But it's also filled with many memorable, intimate images: a silhouetted reflection on a turned-off television screen, the shadow of a pair of boots in the crack of a hotel doorway, or a set of headlights shining into a crime scene at night.
• "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" (2007): Andrew Dominik's film is set during the late 1800s in Missouri, as Jesse James (Brad Pitt) nears the end of his storied criminal career and is shot to death by a member of his gang. Deakins bathes everything with a soft, warm sense of nostalgia and melancholy, which may seem like an unusual choice given the violent subject matter. But the result is disarming and inspired. A nighttime train robbery, for example, becomes an almost romantic ballet of light and shadow.
• "Jarhead" (2005): I did not love this movie as a whole but Deakins created some powerfully dramatic visuals here. This was his first collaboration with Mendes (they'd also work together on 2008's "Revolutionary Road"), based on the true story of Marines who fought in Operation Desert Storm, with Jake Gyllenhaal serving as our guide. As the film descends into its darkest period, Deakins' depiction of a burning oil field is stunning -- a bold swirl of orange and black, like some beautiful version of hell. And his shots of the desert, usually through an eye-level, hand-held camera, make the dry vastness and shimmering sun feel palpable.
• "A Serious Man" (2009): Not exactly the Coens' best-known movie (although it earned Oscar nominations for best picture and original screenplay) and not even the showiest example of what Deakins can do. That would probably be "The Big Lebowski." But the look of this film is so lovely and dreamlike, it draws you in. It's inspired by the brothers' youth in a predominantly Jewish suburb of Minneapolis in 1967, so it's very specific in terms of costumes, music and production design. But Deakins' often surreal cinematography adds to the off-kilter mood as we trudge along with the put-upon Michael Stuhlbarg. See it for the "goy's teeth" scene alone.