text:
|More Like This
Underdiagnosing and Overdiagnosing Psychiatric Comorbidities
Bipolar Diagnosis: Navigating Between Scylla and Charybdis
Protecting Your Children From Bad Medicine: How the ADHD Diagnosis Has Been Abused
Major depressive disorder (MDD) has become psychiatry's signature diagnosis. Depression is diagnosed in about 40% of patients who see a psychiatrist. This percentage is double that of just 20 years ago, and it is far higher than that of any other diagnosis. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that worldwide depression is the leading cause of disability for people in midlife and for women of all ages.
Consumption of antidepressants has soared since 1990. Roughly 10% of women and 4% of men in the United States take antidepressant medication at any time. By 2000, antidepressants were the best-selling prescription drugs of any type. Yet epidemiological studies suggest that there are still vast numbers of untreated depressed individuals. Consequently, primary care practitioners have been recruited as the first line of defense, and many now routinely screen patients for depression. To catch the problem early, a presidential commission has recommended that every adolescent in the country should be screened for depression by the time he or she reaches age 18. Screening is proceeding in some schools.
What accounts for this seeming epidemic of depression? Although depression has been part of the psychiatric canon since the earliest writing of the ancient Greeks, depression was a relatively insignificant diagnosis just 50 years ago. In our recent book, The Loss of Sadness: How Psychiatry Transformed Normal Misery Into Depressive Disorder (Oxford University Press), we argue that the recent pandemic of seeming depressive disorder is the result of changes in the psychiatric diagnostic system presented in DSM-III in 1980 and that persist to the present.
In many respects, DSM-III (and subsequent versions) has been one of psychiatry's greatest accomplishments. It was the first to use observable symptoms, rather than unobservable (and undemonstrated) etiological processes, to define the various types of mental disorders. Its clear definitions of discrete categories of disorder enhanced diagnostic reliability, thus putting to rest antipsychiatric arguments about the spuriousness of psychiatric diagnosis. These definitions allowed psychiatrists to communicate in a common theory-neutral language, irrespective of theoretical perspectives, that improved the cumulativeness of research.
Yet, these undoubted achievements also entailed some important disadvantages. These drawbacks have become especially apparent in the definition of MDD, and have had substantial social consequences.
A diagnosis of MDD is warranted, according to DSM, when a patient has at least 5 of 9 specified symptoms for at least 2 weeks, and the 5 symptoms include either depressed mood or an inability to derive pleasure from life. The sole exception is that bereaved patients are not considered to have a disorder if they otherwise meet the criteria, as long as their symptoms are not unusually severe and last no longer than 2 months. The reason for the bereavement exclusion seems obvious: people who respond to the loss of an intimate with intense sadness, sleep and appetite difficulties, a loss of concentration on usual roles, and the like, do not have a mental disorder. Rather, they are responding normally to a situation of intense loss. The distinction between sadness that is a normal result of painful losses and depressive disorder is a fundamental one that has been explicitly recognized throughout the 2500-year history of psychiatric medicine.
Yet, the bereavement exclusion raises the question of whether people with enough symptoms to meet the MDD criteria—after, for example, the unexpected loss of a valued job, the collapse of a marriage, the failure to achieve a highly valued goal, or the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness in oneself or a loved one—are similarly reacting normally to situations of intense loss. For thousands of years, until DSM-III, physicians understood that these kinds of situational contexts were an important consideration in determining whether someone was experiencing normal—although intensely distressing—sadness or a depressive disorder in which something has gone wrong with mood processes and the sadness symptoms are no longer linked to the situation or likely to remit over time. Unlike many other diagnoses in DSM, which contain qualifiers that require symptoms to be "excessive" or "unreasonable," no such qualifiers exist for MDD. Aside from the bereavement exclusion, the diagnostic criteria do not take into account the context in which symptoms arise.
1. Wakefield JC, Schmitz MF, First MB, Horwitz AV. Should the bereavement exclusion for major depression be extended to other losses? Evidence from the National Comorbidity Survey. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2007;64:433-440.


text:
Overview and History
Magic is dangerous; this adage is well known, as magic descends from the gods; each tier down from the absolute primal level is easier to handle, but also less broad in scope, until at the near-mortal level of divinity, the gods are so aspected and divided that while the power is almost safe, it is also almost useless save for a few small, limited effects. Mages are drawn to the higher sources of power, wanting the greater versatility offered by the more powerful entities, despite the risk of a magical accident killing them and likely destroying the area around them.
Sane individuals want nothing to do with these kinds of risks, but the utility of even basic magic is bit too useful to be ignored. Thaumatechnology serves as the stepping stone for the majority of the world's population. Comprised of a wide body of knowledge across several disciplines, the core knowledge is comprised of time-tested methods to tap the power of the very minor, safe spirits and godlings of the world. Composed of runes, alchemy, geomancy, astrology, and other 'little' disciplines, it makes simple mow-grade magic accessible to the populace at large.
Until relatively recently, with the rise of the Goblin race and their inspiration of new experimental efforts, thaumatechnology was a craft that advanced slowly, with each advance tested and checked in theory many times before ever being implemented, and then only being accepted grudgingly. Divided chiefly into the art of glyphs, which held mastery over runes and geomancy, and the art of alchemy, holding the crafts of the actual alchemists, astrology, herbalism, and the like. The two only casually intersected, the former concerned with semi-permanent effect, the latter with transient ones.
This changed when a few goblin glyphmakers and alchemists got together and decided that perhaps what was needed was a more synergistic approach. Building a set of alchemist's equipment enhanced by glyphs, the initial results were wildly successful, inspiring the initial crafters to widely publicize the effects and the benefits. Many others - chiefly the impulsive goblins, but also a minority of other races - quickly followed up on their efforts. Simple attempts at combining the arts were fruitful, leading the impulsive to attempt larger and more complex experiments - and in a few cases, attempts to harness larger and more versatile sources of energy than the broad lore of thaumatechnology dictated.
The results have become ingrained in the collective awareness as the very definition of 'goblin thaumatech' - often useful, but prone to accidents and unpredictable side effects. It was the birth of a new era of civilization, with the costs of simpler alchemical creations dropping sharply and the rise of the 'new' thaumatechnology.
Now, massive buildings reinforced by mazes of glyphs hold complex devices that bear only a passing resemblance to the old tools of the thaumatechnologists, working to produce the quantities of consumable items that civilization has grown addicted to, while smaller laboratories work to bring the next generation of 'improved' thaumatechnology to the world, while theoretically trying to work out the flaws of existing designs and formulae. Where once the two branches of the art stood apart, now there are at once both a single total art and manifold specializations struggling to emerge; at the moment, the safest form of address for any thaumatech specialist is 'Engineer'...
Runes, Glyphs, and Scripts
The craft of glyphmaking is based on two things: runes, and geomancy. The most basic degree of the craft, working with simple runes, is easy enough that many people know two or three helpful runes to use in day-to-day life; it is only with the more potent runes, and joining them to form Glyphs and Scripts, that knowledge of geomancy becomes important.
A Rune is the basis of the craft; it essentially serves as a circuit for a single specific low-grade magical effect, drawing on the power of a specific Mortal God - sometimes gods of such minor effect and scope that the Rune's effect is the only one that can be magically produced with the deity's power. There is a benefit to the god whose power is being tapped, however; each Rune is, essentially, a continuous prayer, invoking the god's power and making it clear to the world. Even if those observing the effect are unaware of the god, their awareness of the effect feeds a small trickle of energy to the deity, just enough to help ensure the god's existence continues and thus the effect remains in a continual positive feedback loop.
A Glyph - alternately called a 'runeword' - is several Runes bound to form a larger structure; at this point, geomancy become necessary, as the Runes need to be arranged to ensure the power flowing among them is optimal rather than conflicting; it does no good to position a rune that invokes a goddess of dampness in a way that interferes with the interaction of a god of kilns and a god of heated air, and may cause a mishap of some sort if left uncorrected, as magical pressure accumulates over time. Done correctly, however, a Glyph's component parts - generally no fewer than three and no more than five Runes - form a synergistic effect, the small individual spell-invocations blending to perform a single larger task. The best-known Glyphs are found inscribed on the structurally important points of buildings, such as the keystones of archways, enhancing the stability and durability of the structure in question.
A Script is merely a further complexification above the Glyph, combining the effects of two to four Glyphs to form an effect over a more significant area or at a greater level of power. Under standard thaumatechnology, most large buildings have a single Script worked into the entire structure, providing a measurable enhancement of durability to the whole without risking any buildup of magical energy in the area. Goblin thaumatechnology, however, often crams entire Scripts into large rooms or even on solitary machines; while the results are powerful compared to the traditional method, the risk of energy building up to the point of thaumaturgic fallout resulting is much, much higher than the older methods.
Alchemical Augmentation
Simple alchemy has much in common with basic medicine and folklore; most people know a few quick tricks that they can use in daily life, be it the boiling of white willow bark to make a tea that helps with fevers and aches, the mixture of goblin grass into a chew for night sentries to improve their vision in the darkness, or any number of other quick little quick, helpful concoctions. Creation of greater complexity are where the true domain of alchemy begins, however, much like the art of glyphcraft.
Alchemy differs from the workings of glyphs, however, in that much of the work comes not in binding ever-more-complex layers which work together without mishap, but instead in taking the ingredients and working them through the myriad devices of the trade to produce the final result; a simple salve or potion merely requires a mortar and pestle - or in the case of goblin thaumatech, a rune-etched millstone. Alembics, simple retorts, athanors, and calcination kilns are all used to create more refined (and powerful) alchemical compounds; powders, elixirs, dusts, draughts, and more all can be produced by skilled enough application.
Goblin thaumatechnology, applied to alchemy, often involves the application of glyphs to individual parts of the process, as well as the processing of far more than a single dose at a time. In the best cases, this results in a large number of doses, some of which are enhanced by thaumaturgic resonance during the process to either a higher potency or the presence of beneficial side effects. Usually no more than one or two doses per batch of hundred or so are enhanced this way, and there is little way to distinguish them save through use. Unfortunately, just as often, something goes awry during the process; components are not mixed in the right proportions, outside energies contaminate the materials, or resonance with the process produces a weakened product or even one with significantly detrimental side effects.
Even when the process runs smoothly, there remains a significant problem, in the form of waste material - the unusable dregs of the process, which pick up sufficient magical energy to become dangerous, if left to accumulate in the equipment. Even the most prolific of goblin thaumatech production processes need to halt daily to scrub away the dregs, lest the material either contaminate future batches or build up to such a level that thaumaturgic fallout results. Given the overall toxicity and energy level of the waste, cautious thaumatech engineers handle it carefully. Unfortunately, most thaumatech engineers are goblins, who are notable more for a severe lack of that trait.
Thaumatech Hazards
Thaumaturgic Fallout
A relatively innocuous name for what is, in truth, the most dangerous result of goblin thaumatechnology, thaumaturgical fallout is what happens when a process goes awry for some reason - be it runes arranged such that they interfere rather than working together, slop piling up to critical levels, or simple contamination of the magical energy. Similar to the results of a Whisp overfeeding or a Mage failing to control a spell's energy, thaumaturgical fallout is the sudden release of all the potential magical energy in an area. There are two factors which govern this release - the nature of the energy involved, and the astrological aspect at the time of release.
If the energies involved release during a favorable aspect, the energy becomes amplified as it is released; this can, on occasion, have beneficial results. If an alchemic line is producing elixirs that speed the healing process and the astrological aspect favors healing energies, fallout can potentially produce an 'explosion' of curative energy across the contaminated area. Those thaumatech engineers who deal with such potentially beneficial energies often try to provoke fallout reactions at favorably-aspected days. Others who work with less beneficial energies tend to try to delay the fallout as long as possible, and often empty the area on neutrally aspected days while trying to provoke a fallout reaction to 'clear' the danger.
Fallout reactions on unfavorably-aspected days have a much more disastrous result; the conflict of energies results in explosions and magical backlash, often destroying everything in the area and possibly contaminating the surrounding locations with polluting energy. In worst-case scenarios, this is easily capable of destroying neighborhoods, and is one reason many thaumatech factories are relegated to the lower-class sections of the cities, or separated from the city proper.
Thaumaturgic Pollution
The most pervasive of the hazards of goblin thaumatechnology, thaumaturgic pollution can result from either too high a concentration of Glyphs in an area, raising the ambient energy to hazardous levels, or from alchemical dregs being allowed to flow into the environment at large. Many unexpected effects can result from thaumaturgic pollution; these range from the harmless displays of light that flicker across open surfaces in many thaumatech facilities to the spontaneous generation of undead in a graveyard alongside a drainage channel from an alchemy facility.
Most efforts to 'solve' this problem involve attempting to ensure sufficient space between Glyphs and Scripts, and directing alchemical dregs into drainage channels that either empty into waste wells dug for the purpose (which inevitably contaminate the groundwater with magical energy) or into the lower-class areas of the cities, where the people who are too poor to afford the thaumatech products live. The former effort generally lessens the severity of the pollution without mitigating it; the latter, if insufficient diluted, can result in energy buildups and thaumaturgic fallout. In either case, those exposed to the pollution will often be negatively affected; this can range from simple sensitivity to the energy in question, causing an allergic reaction, to outright mutation and insanity.
Thaumaturgical pollution will, over time, decay into a harmless form; glyph-bearing materials corrode at an accelerated rate in polluted areas, breaking down the energy circuit, while alchemical dregs gradually decay into a non-magical sludge. Whisps can accelerate this process, as the gnome-descended creatures are capable of feeding on the toxic energy without significant harm; the chief difficulty in this situation is preventing the thaumavoric creatures from overeating and going up in a magical explosion that is likely more dangerous than the pollution they're feeding off of.
Additional Ideas (0)Please register to add an idea. It only takes a moment.
Suggested Submissions
- Thaumatech Kit Bag Items By: Kassil

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Division of Health Sciences
In support of the mission of Georgia Highlands College (GHC), the Division of Health Sciences provides innovative, state-of- the-art courses in dental hygiene and nursing. The department of dental hygiene offers an associate of science degree in dental hygiene. Beginning summer 2015, the registered dental hygienist to bachelor of science in dental hygiene (RDH-BSDH) online completion program will be offered. Dental hygienists who have earned an associate's degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and hold an unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in the United States may apply to the program (Link to BSDH). The dental hygiene's associate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).
The Department of Nursing offers an associate of science degree in nursing and LPN/Paramedic-RN bridge programs to the ASN. A RN-BSN online completion program was implemented in fall 2013. The bachelor of science in nursing is offered to RNs who hold an unencumbered license in the United States and are graduates of an accredited associate or diploma nursing school.
Both nursing programs are approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS). Both programs are also accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 30326, Atlanta, GA. 30326 404- 975 5000; http://www.acenursing.org/ http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm


text:
This year at Minecon 2012, we held the annual Diamond Deposit Scavenger Hunt, and it was a lot of fun! Participants had a chance to win all sorts of awesome prizes this year, so lets take a look at the winners!
- Curse (prize provided by Alienware) - Alienware M14x Samuel Hutchinson
- Xbox - Xbox 360 signed by the entire Mojang Team Christian Bedfsson
- Intel - Intel Solid-State Drives x4 Ryan Melcher
- J!NX - 100 Euro J!NX Gift Certificates x5 Dylan Torralbas
- Shapeways - 300 Shapeways Gift Certificate Ma Wanfei
- 57Digital - iPad Mini Alan Broadhead
- CraftStudio - Xbox Kinect Bundle + 4 Premium CraftStudio Accounts Sander Peters
William Monprode
Jorgen Weterings
Quinty Dyk
Michael Heath
Liam Salzman
Michael Findlay
Pam Hale
Diamond Deposit Scavenger Hunt Drawing! Click the image to see the whole gallery!
It was really awesome to see so many great people at the convention this year, and we were very excited to give out some truly awesome gear to the winners! We hope everyone had a great time at Minecon this year, and with the Scavenger Hunt as well. Winners who weren't present to receive their prizes are being contacted, and sent their winnings. We would like to thank our incredibly generous sponsors, as well as everyone who participated in this year's Diamond Deposit Scavenger Hunt! See you at next year's Minecon!
Alienware: http://www.alienware.com
Shapeways: http://www.shapeways.com/
J!NX: http://www.jinx.com/
Intel: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/solid-state-drives/solid-state-drives-ssd.html
57Digital: http://www.57digital.co.uk/
Xbox: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/
CraftStudio: http://craftstud.io/
Curse: http://www.curse.com/
Disclaimer : *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Copyright © 2012, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel Inside, Intel Core, Ultrabook, Intel, Intel SSD , and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. For more information and details, visit http://www.intel.com/ultrabook
Lindsay gives us a tour of the Diamond Deposit Scavenger Hunt!


text:
China Pollution Report: Only Four Cities Make Cut
More In Pollution
- Chinese Scientist Blasts Trump's Climate-Change Talk
- Consumptionomics: China's Dilemma on Moderate Prosperity
- How Much Chinese Are Willing to Pay for Cleaner Air
- Chinese Children Dizzied by 'Toxic Tracks'
- While Beijing's Air Quality Improves, Smog Makes Journey to the West, Greenpeace Finds
- Nearly 500 Students Fall Ill at 'Toxic School' Built Near Former Chemical Plants in China
People who want to live in a Chinese city with acceptable air quality can try the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, the island city of Haikou, the coastal town of Zhoushan or the Pearl River Delta city of Huizhou.
That's it.
No other major population center in the country makes the cut, according to a report by China's environment ministry on air pollution in the first half of 2013.
Levels of airborne PM2.5—particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter—measured on average 76 micrograms per cubic meter across 74 large urban areas in China from January through the end of June, the ministry said. That's more than seven times the World Health Organization 's recommended exposure of less than 10 micrograms per cubic meter over the course of a year.
The WHO advises exposure to levels less than 25 micrograms per cubic meter over a 24 period.
Among all 74 cities, only Lhasa, Haikou, Zhoushan and Huizhou met the national grade-2 standard of 35 micrograms per cubic meter, the ministry noted.
The results, while grim, are part of a wider reckoning for the government and ordinary Chinese who viewed deteriorating air quality in many areas as a serious threat to public health. Calls for the government improve air quality surged this past winter, when swaths of the country were blanketed by rarely seen air-pollution levels.
In Beijing in January, an air-pollution monitor at the U.S. embassy recorded PM2.5 levels above 800 micrograms per cubic meter – more than 25 times the recommended health standard in the U.S. The embassy monitor published a reading of around 107 on Friday afternoon.
Growing vehicle traffic and industrial output such as steel production, among a variety of other sources have contributed to rising PM 2.5 levels in recent years. An official from the environment ministry was quoted by the state-run Xinhua news agency this week as saying the central government would invest 1.7 trillion yuan ($280 billion) in the coming years in efforts to control air pollution. The news agency quoted another official as saying a draft of the action plan to control air and water pollution would be published within the year.
Corrections & Amplifications: A previous version of this post included the wrong conversion for 1.7 trillion yuan. It is the equivalent of $280 billion, not $280 million.
--Brian Spegele. Follow him on Twitter @bspegele.
Like China Real Time on Facebook and follow us Twitter for the latest updates.


text:
How to Use
the Readings
Inquiry Question
Reading 1: Establishing Savannah
In 1732, most of what we know today as southern Georgia and northern Florida was considered a "no man's land" because this land area was claimed by both England and Spain and was home to many tribes of Indians. When the Trustees of Georgia applied in 1732 for a charter from King George II to settle this contested area, the monarch readily granted it to them. He believed the settlement would provide an important buffer between the Spanish stronghold of St. Augustine and the main English town of the Carolinas, Charleston.
With the blessings of the Trustees, Oglethorpe led a sea voyage from England to America aboard the ship Anne which landed in Charleston, South Carolina, in early February 1733. That voyage included 114 men, women, and children who hoped for a better opportunity to carve out an agricultural livelihood in Georgia. Although Oglethorpe had hoped to draw his colonists from those released from debtor's prison or struggling with dire poverty, the descriptions of Georgia as a "promised land" attracted a very different group. They included laborers, adventurers, and merchants, a group drawn from the middle class rather than former debtors.
Oglethorpe explored further down the coast for a viable site, eventually deciding to establish his new settlement on a high bluff on the western bank of the Savannah River, approximately 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Pleased with the geographical advantages of the site, Oglethorpe set about befriending the local Indian population. Oglethorpe and Tomachichi, the Yamacraw Indian chief (or Mico), became friends and a mutual respect developed between these two men. This friendship led to stable relations between Savannah's settlers and Tomachichi's Yamacraw tribe. Several years later, Oglethorpe took Mico Tomachichi and several of his tribesmen to England to visit London and the King and Queen. With security and friendship firmly established between settlers and local Indians, Oglthorpe felt comfortable sending this account to the Trustees:
I chose this Situation for the Town upon an high Ground, forty feet perpindicular above High Water Mark; The Soil dry and Sandy, the Water of the River Fresh, Springs comming out from the Sides of the Hills. I pitched upon this Place not only from the Pleasantness of the Situation, but because from the above mentioned and other Signs, I thought it healthy; For it is sheltered from the Western and southern Winds (the worst in this Country) by vast Woods of Pine Trees, many of which are an hundred, and few under seventy feet high. The last and fullest consideration of the Healthfulness of the place was that an Indian nation, who knew the Nature of this Country, chose it for their Habitation.¹
It was the Trustees' intention to develop an egalitarian settlement, that is a town divided in a way where all residents had equal amounts of land and, consequently, opportunity. They expected the settlers to be industrious, become self-sufficient food producers, and eventually to produce surplus goods that could be sent back to England. However, they also realized that developing a town in a land filled with danger needed defensive protection from possible attacks either by Indians or the Spanish.
The Trustees placed limits on the settlers to maintain equality and order, defensive readiness, and to prevent bad behavior:1) Settlers were each allocated one town lot, a five acre garden plot for food production and a 45-acre farm outside the town limits. The equal land allotment promoted equality and limited land speculation. It was hoped it would inspire an industrious attitude among the settlers.
2) No slavery or negroes were permitted in the colony to ensure that the settlers led industrious lives and worked their own land.
3) Settlers had to trade fairly and equally with their Indian neighbors, to prevent Indian opposition to Georgia's growth and possible devastating attacks.
4) Rums, brandies, or distilled spirits were strictly prohibited in the colony, to ensure good behavior and industrious lives.
5) No paid lawyers were allowed to practice in the colony. All persons accused of a crime pled their own cases before the grand and petty juries; the Trustees believed this would maintain equality in civil and criminal matters.
The Trustees hoped these rules would insure the survival of the fledgling colony of Georgia by preventing from the outset the ills which had doomed other colonizers' efforts.
Questions for Reading 1
1. James Oglethorpe is believed to have given the city of Savannah its name based on the geographic features he found near the bluff where he landed. Look up the definition for savanna in a dictionary? Are there such natural landscapes in your area?
2. What are two reasons why the English wanted to develop the colony of Savannah?
3. Define and then discuss the similarities and differences between the terms "egalitarian" and "utopian." Decide which term best fits the type of development James Oglethorpe had in mind for Savannah. Explain.
4. Examine your textbook or a general U.S. history reference book about early relationships between English colonists and the Indians on whose land they were settling. Which of these relationships were pleasant and friendly? Which were not. If not, why? On the whole, was Oglethorpe's relationship with the Yamacraw typical of English-Indian relationships?
5. Why did the Trustees place restrictions on the settlers? What were they? Do you think the restrictions were reasonable or unreasonable? Explain.
Reading 1 was compiled from James E. Oglethorpe's correspondence in the Earl of Egmont Papers at the University of Georgia; Preston Russell and Barbara Hines, Savannah: A History of Her People Since 1733 (Savannah: Frederic C. Beil, 1993); and Phinizy Spalding and Edwin Jackson, James Edward Oglethorpe: A New Look at Georgia's Founder (Athens, Ga.: The University of Georgia Press, 1998).
¹James Oglethorpe to the Trustees, February 10 and 20, 1733, in John Percival, the Earl of Egmont Papers, Phillips collection, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, 14200: 34-35.
¹James Oglethorpe to the Trustees, February 10 and 20, 1733, in John Percival, the Earl of Egmont Papers, Phillips collection, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, 14200: 34-35.


text:
Applying is easy and you can get started online.
Apply now
Find classes and events that enrich your faith and strengthen your congregation.
Find opportunities
Your support ensures that future church leaders can pursue their call to ministry today.
Give now
Posted by awinebrennerpal001 on Monday, August 04, 2014 2:07 PM
One of the side-road routes I take when driving from my home to the Luther Seminary campus takes me past an aging elementary school in St. Paul. It is neither the shortest route nor the quickest, but I drive that route because I like to look at that school.
I like the view because to me it looks like a school is supposed to look, meaning it looks like the schools I went to back in the mists of the ancient past. When my gaze falls on that school I know what the rooms look like and smell like and feel like. I can see the desks and the chalkboards and imagine the students there with a mini-me in the midst of them. Driving past that school stirs up good feelings in me.
But here's the reality: it isn't a school any more. It really isn't anything. It was a parochial school, but that closed down some time ago, and now the sign on the outside of the building that used to announce concerts and plays and scout meetings usually just says "For Rent." That is appropriate for me. I didn't visit the town where I grew up for 25 years, and then when I went back for my 50th reunion, I discovered that none of the schools I attended through high school is now in use as a school, and most of the buildings don't even exist any more. Sanderson School and Horace Mann Junior High are only memories. Perkins School and Prospect Hill School and Burlington High School sit vacant.
There is that little virus called nostalgia that creeps in now and then even for the heartiest and most forward-looking of us. In one of his poems A.E. Houseman has a verse that says:
This is the land of lost contentI see it shining plain.The happy places where I wentAnd cannot come again.
That old school for me is the land of lost content, a place I cannot go again, any more than I can go back to that old home town and find things the way they were when I left 50 years ago.
Supervisors live and serve among people who carry around their own little lands of lost content and now and then those noble saints persevere in the sad and destructive notion that they can go there again, that St. Susan's By The Gas Station can be just like it was in 1955 or 1975 or maybe 1925. It can't. Interns, most of whom are now finishing up their years, had the chance to see this up close and personal, perhaps for the first time. If a congregation is more than, say, 18 months old, there will be people in it yearning for the good old days. Every now and then they will drive pastors and interns crazy.
The truth is that there is a little bit of that in all of us. As interns transition back into the student role and return to their campuses, they find that "things aren't the same," that some of the people who were always there aren't there any more, that the walls have been painted in some of the classrooms and even, miracle of miracles, different people are teaching the old classes in new ways. This is followed by a wistful yearning for the way things used to be and now and then, even among forward looking and spiritual grounded seminarians, by a hushed level of grumbling.
Verily, even supervisors, when they return to visit the congregations where they grew up or congregations they previously served, may find that things have changed there, and wish they could find them the way they used to be.
There is a tinge of the nostalgist in all of us, that little cluster of atoms that yearns for the old, for the way things used to be, for the good old days. It is that portion of my being that enjoys driving past the old school. But on our good days we have the wisdom and the discipline to acknowledge the nostalgist, and then whomp him upside the head and send him to his room as we embrace the present and look forward to the future. Yesterday is over, it isn't coming back, so let's enjoy today and tomorrow without that foolhardy quest to bring back the good old days. We work with congregations that way; may we do the same thing with ourselves.
Tags: awinebrennerpal001
Blog editor: Lisa CarpenterAdministrative email@example.com
Subscribe to Ministry in Context
Welcome Login to participate.


text:
Lessons from Mars 500
Mars500 European candidates. Credits: ESA/S. Corvaja, 2010
520 days without sunlight, fresh air or direct contact with the outside world – the six test subjects on the Mars500 mission have had to forego plenty of things while 'travelling' to Mars and back to Earth in their virtual spacecraft. After a year and a half of isolation, the sealed hatch of the Mars500 container was finally opened at 11:00 CET on 4 November 2011. The 'cosmonauts' at the Moscow Institute of Biomedical Problems (IBMP) had been simulating a flight through space since 3 June 2010 and carrying out numerous experiments along the way.
"The crew is doing well," says Peter Gräf of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR), Project Manager for the German part of the mission. He is pleased with the research results thus far: "The scientists working on the 11 German experiments have already started their initial assessments and are very satisfied with the quality of the data."
Harmony among the crew
Mars500 experiment facility in Moscow. Credits: ESA/S. Corvaja
The 'spacecraft' in which Europeans Diego Urbina and Romain Charles, Russians Alexey Sitev, Sukhrob Kamolov and Alexandr Smoleevskiy and China's Wang Yue have spent the past 520 days is just 180 square metres in size. During a real flight to Mars, the team on board the spacecraft would be able to work together without major conflicts. The cosmonauts wore radio sensors on their bodies twice a week, enabling Bernd Johannes from the DLR Institute of Aerospace Medicine to monitor the group dynamic. The sensors provided information on how often, for how long and at what intervals individual crewmembers were in contact with one another. The conclusion so far: "There was no isolation in the isolation chamber." Each cosmonaut had at least a minimum amount of social contact; nobody was excluded from the group or withdrew from it.
"We found a pleasant and unexpected feeling of harmony among the crew. The structure of the relationship between crewmembers remained relatively stable throughout the mission." But, as Italian Diego Urbina explained over the loudspeaker in the control room in the days before exiting the spacecraft, there were still things that they longed for during their isolation in the virtual spacecraft: "Of course, I will be delighted to see my family and friends again," he explained, "But I have also missed seeing unfamiliar faces and getting to appreciate other viewpoints."
Testing a Martian version of the Orlan spacesuit. Suit has been modified for use in Earth gravity. Credits: ESA/S. Corvaja, 2010
Another critical issue for a real flight to Mars is the growth of microorganisms inside the spacecraft; DLR scientists have been researching this in the MICHA experiment. The test subjects took hundreds of air and surface swipe samples in the living and work areas, in the infirmary and in the sanitation facilities. No microorganisms dangerous to humans have been found among those discovered so far. Increased formation of biofilms on structural elements inside the spacecraft (metals and polymers) and on components in the life support system (water tanks and air filters) has been found. This could present a risk for the crew of a long-term space mission, both in terms of potential infection and in terms of damage that might lead to the malfunction of important instruments.
Stress and isolation
These results are also important for another experiment, in which doctors are studying the effects of stress caused by isolation and unusual living conditions on the immune system.
"We have identified significant changes in the test subjects' immune systems, which are comparable with changes we have also seen in astronauts during actual spaceflights," says Alexander Choukèr of the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, summarising the initial results.
To be able to draw conclusions on the condition of the immune system over the course of the 520-day mission, the doctor is analysing blood, urine and saliva samples as well as respiratory gas samples. These results can subsequently be applied to patients who are exposed to stress in intensive care units, for example. The Mars500 cosmonauts are facing yet another study; brain scans will be carried out at the end of November to determine whether the stress of their virtual flight has had any effects on the structure of the brain. "We can compare these with the brain scans taken before the mission, to analyse whether connections between areas of the brain have changed as a result of isolation and stress."
Fitness training for the Mars500 crew. Credit: DLR
Isolation, stress, unusual light levels and confinement also have a decisive impact on circadian rhythms; that is, the cosmonauts' internal clocks.
"The test subjects' biological clocks tick differently in the Mars500 container," says Hanns-Christian Gunga of the Charité university hospital in Berlin.
The scientists recorded the subjects' body temperatures as they changed over the year and a half. The temperatures dropped by 0.4 degrees Celsius on average and temperature minima and maxima moved to different times of day.
"The temperature is the conductor and the rest of the body is the orchestra," explains Gunga. "During isolation, this orchestra has become slightly off beat." The results of this experiment will also be applicable to shift workers, among others.
Not only was the test subjects' daily routine strictly predetermined, in the first year their diet was also the subject of an experiment by Erlangen University. Using almost 400 different products that can all be bought at any supermarket, Jens Titze's team put together a specific diet in which the volume of salt consumed was significantly reduced over the course of the year. After assessing the first of 6000 blood and urine samples, Titze is certain: "The salt balance in the human body is significantly more complex than previously thought."
Saliva samples from the Mars500 crew. Credit: DLR
The doctors have determined that the salt consumed by the human body can sometimes be excreted after some time. "This has not been considered in previous clinical studies." Another conclusion of his experiment is that: "It is not only worthwhile reducing the amount of salt added to food for those who are ill – even the blood pressure in healthy individuals such as the Mars500 test subjects was reduced." Limiting salt intake can therefore be effective in preventing strokes, heart attacks and arteriosclerosis.
Eleven German experiments
Additional experiments focused on the study of bone metabolism, the learning of complex control mechanisms on a computer, improvement of physical fitness through vibration training, autonomous emergency medical care and the effects of exercise on stress and isolation. The German Federal Ministry for Economics and Technology (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie; BMWi) is supporting the 11 German Mars500 mission experiments via DLR.


text:
We've launched a Tracker Users Group in San Francisco, and the second meetup is on June 24th at 6:30pm at the Pivotal Labs office on Market St.
This second meetup will include a demo for new users; a rundown of the new features rolled out last night and soon to come; and a discussion of Story Estimation, Point scales, and the philosophy behind how they are used in Tracker.
Click the link below to become a member of the group and RSVP. We hope to see you there!
About the Author


text:
Chelsea star Juan Mata misses playing with striker Didier Drogba
Juan Mata admits losing Didier Drogba was a huge loss for Chelsea and it has taken them time to adapt.
Last Updated: 07/12/12 8:23am
Ivory Coast international Drogba moved to Shanghai Shenhua this summer, leaving a hole which Mata's fellow Spain international Fernando Torres has struggled to fill.
In an interview with French magazine So Foot, Mata said: "Drogba's departure was like an electric shock for us. He was a warrior.
"We've had to learn to cope without him because for many long years he was Chelsea's lightning conductor.
"With Drogba we were conditioned to play in a certain way."
Torres has faced much criticism for his performances, but Mata believes the onus is on his team-mates to adapt to the former Liverpool player's style.
"His runs aren't the same," said Mata. "He's not a funnel for our play like Drogba could be.
"He doesn't like the holding-it-up role. He prefers finding space and facing the goal."
Despite his struggles since moving to Stamford Bridge, Mata still has full confidence in Torres.
"For me, he is still one of the best strikers in the world," he said.
Don't miss any live and exclusive football coverage this festive season. Click here to visit Sky Sports' Festive Calendar


text:
Hirschfelds of Hatton Garden London Jewellers since 1875
Alexander Hirschfeld Snr 1920s
Hirschfelds are one of the oldest established jewellers in the world. Specialising in fine Antique jewellery and beautiful antique engagement rings London. Rare and high quality items of Antique jewels, Vintage jewellery and Estate Jewellery. Bespoke hand made contemporary jewellery. Exclusive jewellery from antique to the contemporary. Hatton Garden jewellers. Precious jewelery since the 19th Century.
Our Address: 7 Bleeding Heart Yard Hatton Garden London EC1N 8SJ
We are a family wholesale jewellers, antique jewellers and diamond dealers. Hirschfelds have had strong roots in the jewellery and diamond trade in Hatton Garden London UK for almost 145 years with an exquisite collection of fine jewellery.
Hirschfelds Ltd London Jewellers Hatton Garden.
Precious jewellery since 1875
Established in Clerkenwell 1875, Hirschfelds have constantly strived to maintain traditions of service and reliability that have distinguished us throughout that time. Antique jewellery London, Wholesale jewellery London, Fine jewellery, Antique jewellery dealers, Jewelry manufacturers & exquisite jewellery making. Jewelry repairs London.
London jewellery repair and jewellery restoration ring sizing and ring resizing London since the nineteenth century.
Our extensive London jewellery stock includes a wide range certificated diamonds and diamond rings. We specialise in loose diamonds in a range of sizes from ½ Carat to Ten carats, and offer a wide selection of diamonds in all categories. We also stock a wide variety of diamonds of different clarity and colour, ranging from the very best quality to more "commercial" and showy diamonds.
Our London jewelry collection includes an eclectic collection of Antique jewellery, Vintage Jewellery, Vintage diamond rings, Antique diamond rings Second-hand Jewellery, Art Deco Jewellery and period Jewels. We have Victorian rings including Victorian diamond solitaires, Edwardian diamond rings, Antique engagement rings London.
Please click here: Second hand jewellery and rings to view our Antique jewellery and Vintage Jewels..
Vintage jewels and antique jewellery are brimming with charm and steeped with character.
They are jewels with a past, each with a story to tell. Inspired with history, yet original, one of a kind pieces full of charisma.
Vintage jewellery has become the discerning choice for all our fashion conscious, stylist and celebrity customers.
We are The Antique jeweller London Hatton Garden antique jewellery.
There is old jewellery, there is estate jewellery & secondhand jewellery.
We handle jewels with jewelery history and provenance. 20th Century jewellery,
Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s Jewellery
This is heritage jewellery that makes a better investment than ordinary Vintage jewellery..
Big bold 1950's jewellery and 1960's jewellery pieces are back in vogue right now.
Click to the left for some of our 1950s jewellery selection
Ring mountings produced by the company in the 1920s.
Using The finest material and workmanship from that periiod
Click here to the Left to view our original collection
Art deco watches and diamond cocktail watches
Diamond watches hand made in Platinum
in our Hatton Garden jewellery workshop in the 1930s
Feast your eyes here -
Hirschfekls 1930s catalogue of Art deco brooches and Pendants
Every period jewel in our antique jewellery collection
has it own story to tell.
Click here to view our 1935 Diamond Ring Catalogue
Hirschfelds Ltd 7 Bleeding Heart Yard Hatton Garden London EC1N 8SJ +44 (0)20 7405 1536


text:
Effective November 6, 2014, Access Securepak is your ONE STOP SHOP for sending commissary packages
to your family or friends in Sutter County Jail. Placing an order can be accomplished by clicking
on the link below or by calling 1-800-546-6283.
Please call 1-800-546-6283 to check the status of your order 24 hours a day. Customer Service Hours:
Mon - Fri 5:30 a.m. -9:00 p.m. PST and Sat 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST.


text:
Why U.S. Casinos Aren't Gambling on Manila
The Philippines' first high-end casino-resort opened in Manila, as the country tries to become Asia's third major gambling destination after Macau and Singapore. The WSJ's Kate O'Keeffe tells us whether the country can make a name for itself in the industry.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... the the ... I ... a ... gambling destination with the opening of this Atlantic CEO ... I'd ever con joining me now is reporter Katie achieved Kate ... so first the Cal band Singapore says Manila released it in ... all the things I mean I think ... it's pretty realistic that they can use some of the analysts' projection of bite twenty fourteen ... to bring in about three billion making the big question is ... whether they can actually pick on Singapore and the last business trip which are in about six billion ... which is obviously a significant other ... Q I e look at the place like Singapore and Andy created this gambling clothes are pretty darn quickly came back Chinese Torah as ... I aam coming through ... isn't this a man and Ella are they really coronary and the Chinese and tried to woo the Chinese tourists at to Manila ... I mean I think the name of Chinese tourists would be a great thing I know but when other about many things to go to a book and I think only about six percent of their international ... tourist arrivals come from China ... um but the good thing is that the local market is very big and the economy in the Philippines is growing ... very fast and there's a lot of domestic consumption growth so ... I think really the locals will be the main source of revenue on at the beginning and I think ... just ... any revenue they can get from ... ten am career some these other markets of being up close what chance a physical sense and where exactly is this an NL advantage is that the potential for more casinos to be developed in this area ... so the properties of an upgrade by in Manila Bay which it which actually it's a really nice this is a good few of the ASIC review the sense that when they aren't everything but it hadn't been developed previously so ... there's there's a lot of land and has plans for at least three more projects to go up in an area ... of right now I guess the next property on track to use the project run by ... Mikhail company Melco Crown and ... local property developer Bill Court ... today Nesat synth sounds I should say of us sat gambling or any of the Big Giants considering the Philippines on not yet ... yet I think that ... the U S operators have been coming down and the Philippines think said privately that you know they're worried about potential corruption and then also ... disappoint potential disappointment in growth projections ... but there is actually ... Solera had a bunch of guys who previously worked with both the ISM's another ... gaming company is to run their gaming operations so ... there is that the U S presence in that sense these guys are ... really expands operators but ... we don't we're not seen the likes of Las Vegas Sands carpet it's all for Wynn Resorts MTN renewing my topic is not yet at least ... let's see how I'd take


text:
Wengrow, one of the most ancient communities in the country of Poland, was, according to the story, about 800 years old at its destruction. As in each community, [1] it had both periods of prosperity, and times of hardship. The dynastic history is one of the most honorable in greater Poland: in her Rabbis, her Judges, her participation in the committee of 4 countries, her Chassidim, Parties, important people and the plain inhabitants which were most of her people. Legend states, that Reb Yehuda Ha'Chassid and his followers were there, before they went up to Eretz-Yisrael, they learned in its ancient Beis-Midrash and went to the Mikvah in its basement. There were many other Betei-Midrash, and Synagogues, built with thick walls, and seen in the distance were the Ten Commandments on the front of the building; on the internal walls were pictures which were the work of much thought, and rare sculptures. The Admor of Kaloshin put into it his soul, and many Chassidim came from the local area, and from far away.
The Historians claim that Wengrow was founded in 1414, and what was before its foundation is hidden in fog. In the 15th century, people arrived from Western Poland, looking for a place to live in the East; in those days it was a point of Eastern light on a border of silence, bordering Lithuania. Afterwards the city was attached to the Duchy of Mazovia. Through the market place there were two main roads, one from Lithuania to Warsaw, and the other, from Dagnansak to Lokov. On the roads there were still wild animals, and they were considered unsafe, and having Wengrow on the main roadway, and the river route, on the right bank of the river Livietz was very good. In the middle of the 16th century there was a published document connected to the Religious Reformation which was then sweeping Poland; in 1570 a printing house was established (which didn't exist for very long) and a school which was famous throughout Poland.
It is accepted among the natives of the city, that close to the holocaust there were 8000 people living there, and at the height of the German conquest the population doubled (as full as it was, it was warmly hospitable to refugees from Wishfkov, Poltosek, Tishnitz, Makov, and others who were forced into Wengrow) According to the older books that we have, there were some 1430-1580 residents (approx. 286 families) in 1840 - 3902 residents (of them 2130 Jews) in 1921 9416 residents, (of them 5100 Jews)
As far as the socio-economic status, the city had a working class, people who lived by the sweat of their brows, and only a few merchants. In general, it was known for its knitting, (done at home by women and girls) and its Torah Scroll writers (sofrei-stam) and those who made boxes for Tefillin. The political activities of all the parties (each party that existed in the Jewish world was represented there, in large or small numbers) and Zionist youth movements put their stamp on the residents, in addition to activists who worked for labor unions and all the political arguments found their way into the clubs of the Chassidim, and the Jewish "hat" wearers. The public struggle was active and temperamental, in internal elections for the city and the community, and in elections for the Zionist Conference, Activities in Eretz Yisrael and so forth. The town's character as though it belonged to an earlier generation, and the Jewish charm were found on Shabbatot and Jewish holidays, which were accepted while it was still daytime, and the religious flavor predominated. The Shabbat candles gave light and happiness and the songs of Shabbat gave a sweetness to the heart. In fact, from the holiness of the day they drew the strength and faith to survive the difficulties of the gray and depressing everyday life.
Wengrow was one of the last cities in Poland to fall to the Nazi beast. While it was still sitting calmly, before the first world war and after it, many of its children left, some to Eretz Yisrael as Chalutzim, some to Argentina and the US, and other places. These small groups kept their love for their old home, and remained in contact with its residents, and in the terrible time they were the core which accepted the survivors, who arrived by way of Siberia, Persia, the Camps, freed Poland. The refugees found help and assistance, they told the story of the horrors they'd survived, and gave testimony, and remained a living warning: Never to forget what the Germans and their helpers did to us.
As in other communities, here also the idea came up, to create a memorial to the city and its residents this book of remembrance. In 1940, Mr. Efraim Przepiurka, who visited Wengrow in its last days before World War II, collected information and documents. He saw the people of his city in their fear, and their hope, and their illusions, stayed with them, talked to them, and took pictures which were saved in this way. In the end of December 1945, a general meeting of the Wengrow Association in Tel Aviv met, and decided to put out a book of remembrance. The collection of material (testimony, lists, documents and pictures) continued for years. The sources, a rare collection from "Yad Ve'Shem"; collecting testimony by volunteers for years; German posters, and letters of the aid society of the Yudenrat in Wengrow, and the Social help of the Chassidic organization of Krakow; an article from the "Jewish Newspaper" in Krakow in 1941; memories and testimony of survivors; the collection of pictures from the time of the holocaust and the years previous to it.
With the intention of knowing the depths of the city the Archivists of the community itself, the "Book Society" spoke to Mr. Nissan Slotzky, a young researcher from Jerusalem, who worked for some years and found the history of the city and the community, based on historical and bibliographical sources from their time, from the beginning of the 15th century. To this he added a collection of documents, from the "Jewish Court Records" ("Pinkas Hadayanim") a rare and valuable resource- pictures of about a dozen documents from 150-175 years ago and managed to decode them. The results of this research is given in the book in its original Hebrew and also translated into Yiddish.
In 1954 it was decided to complete the publication of the book. The author Moshe Tamari was contacted, and he took on this project. Since in his youth, in 1930, Mr. Tamari was in our town for close to a year, as a representative of a Zionist Youth Group, his memories of that time left their stamp on him and this book.
With the completion of this project we see the fulfillment of a Holy requirement to memorialize our loved ones, and a privilege to us, the "book committee" who worked day and night, in hundreds of meetings, in collection of data, and checking it, in collating facts and documents, collecting money and using it efficiently, and all that is connected to publishing. Maybe we didn't reach perfection, there are some names and dates missing, perhaps some facts, but we did all in our power to do the maximum.
Our thanks to our organizations in Israel and in other countries, and to all of the children of our city, in Argentina, in the USA, in France, and it's survivors wherever they are, that thanks to their help and financial aid this book was made possible. Especially to Mr. Shlomo Zvolodovitz, a son of our city who lives in Venezuela, who gave a lot of himself to this book and even worked to get information in universities and libraries, which helped us in collecting historical material and documentation. To Mr. Nissan Slotzky, on his scientific contributions. To Mr. M. Tamari, who sifted the material, edited it, and prepared it for printing, arranged its format and its content and thanks to him our desire was fulfilled. To the printing company "Achdut"' and its workers who created this book with love and dedication, and to Mr. Moshe Vizlberg, who helped us with advice from his experience. To the members of the committee in Argentina, D. Eizenberg, Z. Glicksberg; . To the printing company "Achdut"' and its workers who created this book with love and dedication, and to Mr. Moshe Vizlberg, who helped us with advice from his experience. To the members of the committee in Argentina, D. Eizenberg, Z. Glicksberg, Y. Holland, Y. Varnick, M. Zivnitz, A. Zilbershtein, P. Tashpov, Y. Nivisky, Y. Friedman, H. Przepiurka, A. Kochan, V. Shdlinsky, - who worked very hard for this book, in both spiritual and physical ways, and accompanied its labor pains for a distance with great interest and dedication. To our comrades H. Brener and D. Recanat, from the USA, may all of them be blessed.
While the destroyer cut off millions of souls from Israel not only those alone he wanted to destroy - but the generations that could have come after them with the help of G-d and the hand of fate, some were left, a few remnants of the ancient and glorious tree of Polish Jewry, that the destroyer tried to finish.
Full of awe of this holy work, to write down all memories, we are left without speech. Let the pages of this book, full of blood and tears, be a remembrance for our loved ones, whose blood was spilled on the stones of their city, who died of torture, who went up in smoke in the crematoria of Treblinka, and may this book be in the homes of all of the children of our city, as a sign of what was destroyed, as a testimony to the peoples who stood in our blood, and a tombstone on graves whose places are unknown, and on the mass graves, in remembrance to them and to those who come after them. The name of the community of Wengrow, hundreds of years old, will never leave our hearts, and the hearts of our children, forever.
The Book Committee
JewishGen, Inc. makes no representations regarding the accuracy of
the translation. The reader may wish to refer to the original material
for verification.
JewishGen is not responsible for inaccuracies or omissions in the original work and cannot rewrite or edit the text to correct inaccuracies and/or omissions.
Our mission is to produce a translation of the original work and we cannot verify the accuracy of statements or alter facts cited.
Wegrow, Poland Yizkor Book Project JewishGen Home Page
Copyright © 1999-2019 by JewishGen, Inc.
Updated 18 Oct 2009 by LA


text:
Download (Registration Required, 449K) Download (French; Registration Required, 341K) Download (Italian; Registration Required, 206K) Download (Portuguese; Registration Required, 376K) Download (Spanish; Registration Required, 349K)
Provide feedback on this document Visit the Mobile Computing Knowledge Center community View News Release
Mobile payments as a financial transaction medium emerged around a decade ago. Adoption was slow due to the nature of the mobile technology supporting the concept. However, recent significant advances on the technology front have made this area one of burgeoning growth in the financial services sector. Services-based and text-based payment and proximity device communications are appearing worldwide. Widespread use of smartphones and consumer comfort with mobile devices for more than communication are the principal drivers of a resurgent and increased interest in mobile payments. In addition, advances in software and hardware security techniques have made trusted financial transactions possible from these devices. This white paper examines the current state and nature of the mobile payments market, some of the relevant enabling technologies, and looks at the relevant risk, security and assurance issues that security and audit professionals will want to consider when developing and evaluating mobile payment services.
Additional mobile payments resources:


text:
iPhone Repairs Hurstville Blog
Australian app developers win big on Apple's "best of 2012" wrap-up
App developers must focus on creating fresh, original content rather than parroting existing ideas in order to stand out, says an Australian developer whose app has just been named one of Apple's best of the year.
The list comes just as Google released its long-awaited Maps app, after being banished by Apple in favour its infamous home-grown option. The app has rocketed straight to number one on the most-downloaded list.
The annual Apple list of best iOS apps includes a number of Australian apps, including Virgin Australia Flight Specials, Sydney Food Trucks and OzTV, developed by young programmers Alex Johnston and Jeff Tan-Ang of Apps Perhaps.
Getting mentioned on these lists has become increasingly important, as developers struggle to stand out in the burgeoning app market.
Johnston told SmartCompany this morning the apps which tend to get noticed allow users to create, or at least consume, original content that hasn't been copied.
"When I look at the apps this year, one thing that stands out to me is that apps which have content seem to do extremely well," he says.
He points to the Apple app of the year – a program that allows users to add special effects to their video clips. "It really ticks all of those boxes," he says.
"You have the ability to create content, but it comes with content itself. Certainly, I know when we've made and shared videos with the app, people enjoy seeing what we've done."
"If you've got content that isn't currently available, or you put a spin on it that people will find interesting, then it's going to stand out."
Johnston has identified a number of trends in this year's winners, including minimalist design – like the bare-bones structure seen in a reading app like Pocket – or more social elements like in the Pinterest app.
Another big trend this year has been free-to-play, Johnston says. Many games and apps will offer the initial program for free, and then encourage users to buy small upgrades that only cost a minimal amount that builds up over time.
"I think Apple this year has been more selective in what they've chosen to award," he says. "Previously you've seen the apps be awarded in each category, but you can see themes that have appeared this year."
Usually, Apple awards the best apps based on a category, but this year Apple has chosen its own, such as "free to play", "discover with friends" and "photo and video magic".
As for OzTV, Johnston's television guide app, the developer says his team's effort to include a social layer may have earned them a mention in this year's awards.
"We've tried to do that in a way that gels with the experience of the app, and we didn't try to make a social app, but something you could use and then share with your friends."
"I think it helps we don't have any affiliations to any of the major networks and we're not trying to promote any sort of agenda."
The full list of apps:
Disruptive services:
Photo and video
Intuitive Touch
Discover with friends
Hidden gems
Google Maps returns to life in iOS 6 as an app
The original map resource for owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch has returned, with Google bringing the power of its maps back to iOS.
Ever since iOS 6 debuted and Apple gave Google Maps the flick, in exchange for its own mapping platform which it worked on with TomTom, people have made fun of Apple's maps. They're often wrong, don't show detailed information, and generally feel less reliable than what was previously offered when Apple used Google's.
It's probably not hard to see that the iOS 6 maps were nowhere near as ready for prime time as Google's own, which have years of development behind them, compared to what was revealed for iOS.
In fact this week, Victorian police actually urged people to be more careful when using iOS 6 maps after people became stranded in the Murray Sunset National Park while trying to reach Mildura.
Samsung took advantage of the situation this week (above) with a little four-wheeled drive promotional stunt outside various office blocks in Australia.
Regardless, this week, iOS users can get their feel of the proper Google Maps, at least on iPhone and iPod Touch devices, with an app now available through the App Store that brings it back, and even logs you into your account to find your older maps.
It won't actually replace your own iOS maps app, so if you're looking to make it your proper mapping system, just move your iOS 6 supplied one to a folder somewhere and put this in its location.
Here are some Well-known iPhone 5 Issues
For starters, the screen on the iPhone 5 received a lot of favorable reviews as it appeared to be more durable than the ones on its predecessors but the back and the sides of the phone are more prone to scratches. This seems to be a common problem and it is best to avoid placing the phone next to keys and the like. Moreover, the delicate exterior seems to have been damaged in the shipping as several owners complained of phones with scratches immediately after unboxing. The internals of the screen seem to be causing some sporadic problems. Air bubbles are a common issue while flickering is also reported by many. One flaw in design is that the light from the screen is leaking out from between the phone and the power button, something not many are impressed with.
A serious connectivity issue that a lot of users are facing happens to be the phone's ability to connect and hold WiFi connections. It appears that the iPhone is not very good at connecting to background networks or even detecting them in some cases and a lot of the phones fail to hold on to the network after working for a while. Moreover, the WiFi networks aren't being used to their full extent as internet on the phone is quite slow with them.
Build issues continue to pour in and one of the common but trivial ones is that the iPhone is not heavy enough and this results in difficult handling. Apple prides itself in the fact that this is the lightest phone it ever built but it could be a little heavier and sturdy according to people who have had the phone slip through their fingers.
Youtube can be used on iOS 6.0, here is how! [iOS 6.0 Tips & Tricks]
1st iPhone 5 Unboxing in Australia - Real Video
Real iPhone 5 Unboxing from Vodafone Australia
The wait is finally over and the iPhone 5 is here. It's thinner and lighter than before, connects to Vodafone's 3G+ network and is fully compatible with our new 4G (LTE) network rolling out from early 2013.
Online Crazy Sale /Limited Time Only
iPhone 5 Pre-Order
iPhone 5 16GB - Unlocked (B/W)
{Order NOW @ Kogan}
iPhone 5 32GB - Unlocked (B/W)
{Order NOW @ Kogan}
iPhone 5 64GB - Unlocked (B/W)
{Order NOW @ Kogan}
iPhone 5 Unboxing (Australia)
After an hour and a half in line at the Optus store we now have our hands on the iPhone 5 White 16GB. In this video we give you a quick look at what to expect inside the box. One downside that we did notice was that there was no lightning to 30 pin adapter in the box as promised by Apple.
Leaked photos: Is this the iPad mini?
Yes, We can Use Google Maps on iOS 6.0 Instantly [iOS 6.0 Tips & Tricks]
The company still offers it's maps services via mobile web, and the result is quite useful when the mobile web is mixed with home screen web bookmarks and Mobile Safari.
The way to get Google Maps on iOS 6
Step 1: Start Mobile Safari on your iOS 6 device and go to maps.google.com.
You need to accept and allow if a user facing alert relating to permission to track the current location is provided by the interface. It's not necessary to grant this permission. However, without doing so, the service won't be able to provide anything that relies on the device location for example, routing.
Step 2: From the middle of the toolbar at the bottom of Mobile Safari, press the action button and choose 'Add to Home Screen' option from the list.
The system will create a quickly accessible bookmark when this option is selected with the given web address and will be added to the home screen of the device to be invoked like a standard app.
Give to desired name to the bookmark and choose ok. The home screen will appear again on the device and an icon of Google Maps would be created. Press it to open, just like all other apps, and enjoy the Google Maps experience on iOS 6.
This is a good option for those who are not doing well with Apple's new native maps. So you can use mobile Google Maps site and add it as a bookmark to the home screen on your iDevice running iOS 6. Some native options are still there, including getting directions and routines and what's the location of the device, making it quite useful.
ALL New iOS 6 direct download links - iPhone , iPad & iPod
Right on schedule, after going through four beta versions, Apple today released iOS 6, a major and free update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The iPhone 5 will ship with iOS 6, while owners of older iOS devices can download iOS 6 software update via an over-the-air (OTA) or through iTunes.
iOS 6 is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, third- and fourth-generation iPod Touches including iPod touch 5G, iPad, iPad 2 and 'The New iPad' (iPad 3). As usual, users with older iOS devices remain on older versions of the system software. The build is marked as 10A405 for iPhone 5, 10A406 for iPod touch 5G and 10A403 for rest of the iOS devices.
Apple announced iOS 6 and seeded to developers at WWDC in June bringing more than 200 new features with enhancements to its digital voice assistant. Among the new features are a totally redesigned Maps app, a revamped Mail app and tight Facebook integration. iOS 6 is considered as a next generation update that enables developers to implement thousands of new APIs to take advantage of Apple's latest technologies in their apps.
Why Should I update to iOS 6?
Siri: Coming on iPod touch and iPad - Apple has extended Siri support to the iPad and iPod Touch but specifically only on iPad (3rd generation), and iPod touch (5th generation).
It can now do sports scores, stats, standings and schedules. Enhancements to data on restaurants, in-Siri reviews from Yelp, reservations and lots more. Siri knows movie theater listings, integrates with Rotten Tomatoes reviews and trailers. Siri digital assistant can even launch apps: "Play Temple Run." With iOS 6, new languages support has been added – English/French forCanada, Spanish for Spain/Mexico/U.S., Italian, Korean.
Phone Updates: Call Me Later - With iOS 6 installed on iPhone, in addition to answering and declining a call as usual, you can now press a button to reply with a pre-defined or custom message to call them back later.
Camera: Panorama Mode - Apple SVP Philip Schiller demonstrated the feature during iPhone 5 launch.
Just by swiping your iPhone vertically as you take a photo, Panorama lets you create panoramic photos. Panorama is available only on iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and iPod touch (5th generation).
Facebook: Deeper Integration - Like Twitter was integrated in iOS 5, Facebook is now tightly integrated into iOS 6.
Without much hassle, you can share photos without launching a Facebook App, and your friend's profile information is also integrated into your contacts, including their birthdays and email addresses.
FaceTime: Video Chat over 3G - FaceTime now works over cellular and unifies phone number and Apple ID.
Incoming FaceTime calls to phone number can be answered on Mac as well. FaceTime over a 3G cellular network requires iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, or iPad (3rd generation) with cellular data capability.
New app: Passbook - It can handle tickets and boarding passes, customer loyalty/discount cards, movie ticket apps, etc.
When you're near Starbucks, card pops up. Cards are live too and if airline gate changes, virtual boarding pass will alert you.
Why Shouldn't I update to iOS 6?
Jailbreak developer, BigBoss has called the latest iOS 6 mobile operating system as 'a total dud' which is more like an incremental update iOS 5.1.2 rather than a feature-rich upgrade. Since Apple has removed YouTube and Google maps, jailbreakers have two more reasons not to update their jailbroken iOS devices to iOS 6. Those who inadvertently update will get Apple maps with no street view, no transit directions.
iPhone unlockers and those preserving their unlockable basebands 'must' stay away from installing the iOS 6 update. Since most of the jailbroken applications and apple's official apps are still not supported; it is advisable to stay away from the update. Unlocker and jailbreakers are advised to save 5.1.1 SHSH blobs. Once 5.1.1 stops being signed, you will NOT be able to downgrade from 6.0.
iOS 6 direct download links:
Video - 'Real iPhone 5′ caught booting up on camera
Completely Redesigned Headphones for iPhone 5 - Youtube Video & Photo
New headphones to accompany the iPhone 5?
(Credit: Tinhte.vn)
A Vietnamese tech news site published images of earphones that it speculates will come with the new iPhone this month.
With the iPhone 5 expected to make an official debut in the next few weeks, the rumors and pictures are hitting a fever pitch. The latest, from Vietnamese tech news site, tinhte.vn, offers images of earphones that it speculates could accompany Apple's next wave of devices.
Of course, it could be earphones from a third-party, rather than Apple, or another rumor that won't pan out. Apple isn't telling.


text:
Williams Sonoma Nonstick French Skillets, Set of 2, 10 1/4" & 12"
- Only at Williams Sonoma
- Free Fast Shipping
- Exclusive
Easy, hassle-free returns online and in-store for eligible items.Learn More
Earn 5% Back in rewards4 plus free standard shipping3every day when you shop with your Williams Sonoma credit card at Williams Sonoma.Apply Now Learn More
- Summary
Our nonstick French skillets come in handy for a wide variety of cooking tasks, from browning and searing to pan frying. The low, angled sides offer easier access to the large cooking area, and facilitate tossing ingredients or turning steaks, eggs or delicate fish fillets with a spatula. A quick-heating aluminum core offers exceptional temperature control and the nonstick surface ensure easy cleanup.
- Set includes 10" and 12" skillets
- Combines a polished magnetic stainless-steel exterior with a fast-heating aluminum alloy core
- Durable PFOA-free nonstick cooking surface can be used with metal utensils
- Shallow, flared sides offer easy access with a spatula
- Ergonomic stay-cool handle provides a comfortable grip
- Oven and dishwasher safe
- Designed and developed by Williams Sonoma, and exclusively ours
- Dimensions & More Info
- 10" Skillet: 10" diam., 1 1/2" high; 2 lb. 8 oz.
- 12" Skillet: 12" diam., 1 1/2" high; 3 lb. 2 oz.
- Made in Thailand
- Use & Care
- Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
- Oven safe to 400°F.
- Allow pan to cool before washing.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads or harsh detergents.
- Stubborn food residue and stains can be removed with a nylon scrubbing pad and a fine-powdered cleanser.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3–5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Next Day Delivery
For an additional charge of $26 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
Return Policy
At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners and knife storage), please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
Made to Order and Final Sale Furniture items are non-returnable and cannot be cancelled once the order is placed.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.


text:
Log In
Create a Sneakerhead Account
"Very comfortable right out of the box. The padded tube things that are just below the ankle give great support and comfort, and are what makes this shoe really superb. They dip down below the ankle, so there is no breaking in there. The workmanship is first class, which I expect from these shoes. I got the white ones, which look good. Not a running shoe, not a dress shoe, but good for everything else office, boat, bicycle, hiking... I tried some that cost hundreds of dollars, but they were either uncomfortable or fell apart too soon. One pair got squeaky. These shoes are relatively expensive, fit exactly right, have perfect arch support, are comfortable with no break in, lightweight, and stable."


text:
|The tofu is the rectangle on the bottom right
Mixed together, and prepared as follows, it made a zippy, crispy chicken coating. The flavor, and a little bit of spiciness, creeps up on you. Not too spicy. Just right. But if you don't like anything spicy, I'd suggest halving the cayenne. But our six year old guest devoured it, and asked me to make it the next time she visits. Success!
I also baked some extra-firm tofu with this recipe for my vegetarian daughter who is hard to please. When she learned I was (yet again...) trying to make one of my chicken recipes with tofu, she pretty much told me I "didn't have to", claiming she only liked my pecan crusted tofu. Well, I already had the tofu. So I made it. And she ate it! A little of it (she's sick and not eating much of anything). She asked me to make it again, as she thinks it'll be even better without a cold. More success!!
Oven "Fried" Chicken (and Tofu)
(Food Network)
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a rack on a jelly roll pan. Spray the rack generously with cooking spray.
1 1/3 C Crispex cereal
2 1/4 C melba toast (I used the entire 5.25 oz. box)
Transfer crumbs to a large bowl. Add, and mix thoroughly:
1 TB canola oil
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or less if you don't like that much spice)
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
In a medium shallow bowl, mix together:
1/2 C light mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Add chicken* (or extra-firm tofu**) to mayonnaise mixture and turn to coat all the pieces evenly. Place the chicken into the breading bowl, evenly coating each piece. Place coated pieces on the prepared rack. Spray the chicken pieces evenly with cooking spray, and bake until the coating crisps and browns and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the pieces registers 160 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes.
Transfer to a platter and serve hot or at room temperature.
Transfer to a platter and serve hot or at room temperature.
*(Food Network's note) We like to cook the chicken on the bone for a real moist and juicy chicken experience. If you can't find bone-in skinless chicken, simply pull off the skin before coating. Chicken breast halves can be quite large. To get a healthy 6 ounce portion, cut the breast pieces crosswise with a heavy knife into pieces about the same size as a chicken thigh.
*(My note) I used thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast, as that's what I had on hand.
**To prepare the tofu, cut it into 1" thick slices. Place paper towels beneath and on top of the tofu slices. Put a flat pan/cutting board on top of the paper towel, and place something heavy on top. This presses out the water of the tofu, and helps keep it from crumbling.


text:
Hello again ! I bring you something unusual and I bet you didn't expect this, one of the greatest Marvel heroes of all times , The Amazing Spierman .For years he has been my favorite Marvel hero and even though Iron Man has taken his place , he'll always have a place deep down inside, love ya Spidey ! This tutorial will guide you (successfully I hope) through the process of drawing Spidey in his symbiote suit . Take your time, this took a lot of time for me, so it's gonna take you a lot more .
DragoArt members upload artwork and drawing tutorials! They are also allowed to leave comments on tutorials, profiles, etc. Many more features, as well; it's way better than just being a boring guest! Register Now!


text:
SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, USA, June 21 2010 The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has awarded its Product Innovation Award to VeriPRO®, the earplug fit testing system from Howard Leight®. The award, which is designed to recognize excellence and innovation within the safety industry, was presented at the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards Gala Dinner held during Safety and Health Expo 2010.
VeriPRO makes it easy to determine the Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR) of a worker fitted with any earplugs through a simple listening test. This allows both safety managers and workers to ascertain if the worker receives optimal protection from noise with their earplugs, requires additional training, or needs to try a different model.
"Hearing conservation is an area that we are passionate about," said Josephine Audoin, Marketing Manager for Sperian Protection UK. "We are delighted that the genuine innovation demonstrated by VeriPRO has been recognized by the British safety community."
A report recently issued by the UK Health and Safety Executive, entitled "Real World Use and Performance of Hearing Protection," gave a positive indication about the availability of appropriate Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) in the UK. However, it also reported that "possibly only 60% of workers supposedly using hearing protection are in fact protected." One of the major reasons for this (and this applies particularly to ear plugs) is that the HPD is incorrectly fitted. Another concern for employers is the weakness of the published attenuation ratings system in regards to the specification of earplugs. The published attenuation ratings system only provides a theoretical level of hearing protection as opposed to an actual measurement of protection.
To help combat these issues, Howard Leight developed VeriPRO. VeriPRO benefits those that manage safety and employees alike. For the safety professional, occupational health manager or site manager it fulfils European Directive 2003/10/EC requirements for training. For employees, VeriPRO demonstrates the importance of hearing protection in the workplace, and helps employees select and compare protectors to find the best choice for their ears and specific applications.
Unlike other field verification systems, VeriPRO can be used with any earplug, and the tests performed in virtually any setting. VeriPRO offers two test protocols. The Complete Check runs employees through five frequencies to determine PAR and is recommended for annual use. The Quick Check is a simplified test of earplug fit at one frequency, used as a fast and easy pass/fail check for more frequent use.
The VeriPRO system consists of PC-based software, an audiometrically optimized headset, audio processor, QuickStart guide and USB cable.
For more information about VeriPRO, visit http://www.howardleight.com/veripro.
About Howard Leight
Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and the founder of the HearForever™ initiative. For over 30 years, Howard Leight has pursued the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss through innovation in hearing protection design, technology, performance and comfort, and the promotion of progressive Hearing Conservation Programs. Leading solutions include the highest attenuating Max® single-use earplug; patented Air Flow Control™ technology for optimal earmuff attenuation; QuietDose™ personal in-ear dosimetry; and the industry-changing VeriPRO® earplug fit testing system. Visit: www.howardleight.com.
Visit the Howard Leight website at http://www.howardleight.com. Follow us on Twitter (@HowardLeight) at http://twitter.com/HowardLeight.
About Sperian Protection
With nearly 6,000 employees worldwide, Sperian Protection is resolutely geared towards international markets. The world leader in personal protective equipment (hearing, eye, respiratory and fall protection, gloves, clothing and footwear), the Group offers innovative products adapted to high-risk environments so that all workers in the manufacturing and services industries can work with confidence. Sperian Protection is listed on Euronext's Eurolist and on the SBF120.


text:
T-Shirts and Clothing ►
Posters and Art ►
Stickers and Flair ►
Drinkware ►
Home Decor►
Find it Now! >
Don't miss out on your chance to subscribe and have your very own historical record of the breeds of the CFA.
Get Meow Power and Subscribe to Cat Talk, the CFA's bi-monthly, print magazine that captures the many voices of the Cat Fanciers' Association.
CFA Yearbook
Order 2017 Yearbook Ad (coming soon)
Cat Talk
Online Almanac
White Pages Directory
CFA Newsletter
CFA News (Breaking news/announcements)
CFA Online Services
Rules for Registration
Online Cat Registration
Litter Registration
TRN Notification (after final reg # issued)
Tracking Service Request
New Cattery Names
Cattery Name Registration
Online CH/PR Claim
Herman On-Line
Cats Ancestral Tracking Service (CATS)
Price List
New Club Instructions
New Club Applicants
Club Application Form
Club Constitution Outline
Clubs in Good Standing
2015 Delegate Forms Received
Club Dues
Club Deadlines/Mailing Dates
CFA Member Clubs
Club Media Guide
Corporate Sponsorship Questionnaire (Word format)
Public Relations 101
Regional Show Schedulers
Show License Application
Show Insurance Card
CFA Entry Clerk Software
Catalog Forms
Agility Information
Motel 6 Info for show flyer
Red Roof Info for show flyer
Staples Discount Program (printing fliers, catalogs, etc)
Judging Applicants
Deadline Dates
Judges' Code of Ethics
Judging Program Forms
Officer and Regional Director Candidates
Board of Directors
Breed Council Secretaries
Annual & Board Meeting Minutes
Suspensions & Probations
CFA Protest Procedure
CFA Protest Form
CFA Constitution
CFA Timetable
New Breeds & Colors
CFA Logo Usage and Link Buttons
Text Show Schedule
Cat Shows US!!
Unofficial Show Counts
Traditional Show Date Calendar
Novice Procedure - for Entry Clerks
CFA Entry Clerk Software
Spectator Guides
Youth Feline Education Program
Herman On-Line
Regional/National Award - Point Minimums
Breeder Code of Ethics
Cattery of Distinction Guidelines
Cattery of Distinction - Application for Merged Catteries
Show Rules (2015-16, through Sept 14)
Show Rules (2015-16, Sept 15-Oct 3)
Show Rules (2015-16, as of Oct 4)
TRN Application Form: PDF | Word
TRN Notification (after final reg # issued)
Online Forms Index
Mentor Program
Newbee Program
Definition of a Breed
Breed Standards (2014-15)
Breed Standards (2015-16)
Structure: Normal and Abnormal
Genetics FAQ
Color Charts
Color Prefix Charts
CFA Pet Healthcare
Animal Hoarding
Breeders Assistance Program
Crown Partners Scientific Library
CFA Breed Councils
Breed Council Secretary
Breed Council Members
Breed Council Application
Clerks - Fees Paid
Dues Payment
Clerking Evaluation Form
Consolidated Clerking Manual (2014)
Clerking Requirements (updated 2/25/2015)
Show Rules (2015-16, through Sept 14)
Show Rules (2015-16, Sept 15 - Oct 3)
Show Rules (2015-16, as of Oct 4)
Region Boundaries
North Atlantic (1)
Northwest (2)
Gulf Shore (3)
Great Lakes (4)
Southwest (5)
Midwest (6)
Southern (7)
Japan (8)
Europe (9)
International Division
Use the links below to save on reservations!


text:
egghead is a group of working web development professionals and open source contributors that provide you with concise, information dense video courses on the best tools in the industry.
We are dedicated to respecting your time. This means that egghead courses get to the point and deliver knowledge that you can use today. You won't find boring 8 hour courses on egghead, instead you'll find a wealth of bite-sized courses that pack more information in a fraction of the time.
Ready to get started? egghead has many free community resource courses for you to start learning today. Create your free account and choose something to learn. Creating a free account will allow you to view all of the free courses egghead has to offer as well as tracking your progress as you learn.


text:
Happy hockey campers
I want to pass along information about one of the most unique development programs for junior, midget and bantam hockey players looking to take their game to the next level.
Evergreen resident Mike Gempeler, a former DU volunteer assistant coach and college player, runs the U.S. Junior Development Program, and puts on a fantastic, star-studded camp in Boulder every summer. It's for birth years '86 to '93. Here's some info off Mike's website, with the link below. — MC
2008 USJDP Junior Prep Camp
June 29 – July 5, 2008
July 6 – 12, 2008
July 13 – 19, 2008
University of Colorado, Boulder
The USJDP Junior Prep Camp provides elite North American Junior, Midget and Bantam players (birth years 1986-93) the professional skill development and exposure necessary to better prepare for junior and college hockey. This camp is directed by NHL, college and Junior coaches/scouts and is intended for current year Junior, AAA, or AA players only.
Featuring players from the US, Canada, Switzerland, France, Slovakia, England, and the Czech Republic, this 3-week development camp includes both on- and off-ice development, strength training, off-ice conditioning, daily seminars, and a multitude of networking & recruiting opportunities.
The camp includes 4 hours on-ice instruction, 3 hours off-ice strength training, and an 1-hour Junior Hockey seminar each day. Each player will have multiple opportunities throughout each week to network with, and showcase their skills to, the top professional coaches in North America.
All Prep Camp activities are coached and directed by NHL, collegiate and Junior A coaches and scouts. These coaches are responsible for all aspects of player development as they are with the players all day long directing and managing all aspects of the development process.
FOR MORE INFO, go to the USJDP website:


text:
by Brian DeCandia, sports information graduate assistant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College softball squad (17-11. 4-0 PBC) swept the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes (12-12, 0-2 PBC) at the Peeler Complex Sunday afternoon, 9-5 and 3-2. The Bobcats start 4-0 in conference for the first time since 2003, when they started 6-0 in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC).
In game one the Bobcats jumped out to an early 3-2 lead after one, aided by a Haley Burnett (Columbus, Ga.) double to right center plating junior Natalie Bellantoni (Oviedo, Fla.). GC added one more in the fourth and four in the fifth when Bellantoni singled to right field driving in two.
Kelsea Martin (Dacula, Ga.) and Bellantoni both finished 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Burnett also finished 2-for-3, driving in one.
Sabrina Chandler (Covington, Ga.) started the game giving up two earned runs in 4 and 1/3 innings of work. Freshman Kelsey Edmonson (Sandy Springs, Ga.) picked up the victory pitching one inning and surrendering one run. Erica Bell (Fayetteville, Ga.) came in to shut the door picking up her second save of the season.
Game two started off fast paced as the Bobcats led 2-1 after one when Martin hit a two-run triple to the gap in right center. The Hurricanes would tie it up in the fourth when Jessica Chewning drove in Janna Anderson with a single to left center.
The game stayed knotted at two until the bottom of the seventh when Whitney Okvist (Kennesaw, Ga.) led off with a triple over the leftfielder's head to the wall. Bellantoni finished a great afternoon by hitting a sacrifice fly that scored Okvist to end the game.
Burnett had a solid outing receiving the no decision in 5 1/3 innings of work surrendering two runs. Bell came in relief shutting down the Hurricanes in one and 2/3 innings, picking up her fifth win of the season. Okvist finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base.
She has a combined 58 stolen bases in her first two seasons, placing her third on the all-time list and just three behind Aundrea Baker (2003-2006) for second place.
GC softball will finish off its home stand, hosting Flagler College Thursday, March 15 in a PBC doubleheader set to start at 3 p.m.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/BobcatSports and www.facebook.com/gcbobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.


text:
Blogging is kind of like living in the dorm again. You have lots of fun girls at the tip of your fingers to ask their advice. Thanks so much for answering my questions from the last post and giving me some great suggestions.
Now I wish we could all borrow clothes and jewelry too!
Look at this super cute sign!
My friend Amanda, who actually did live in the dorm with me and for the rest of college, sent this for Katie's room! I just LOVE it to pieces! I can't wait to decorate her nursery. I just need to know where we are going to live first!!
So this weekend we celebrated my mom's birthday. She doesn't read my blog, so I can tell you that she turned 62!
My mom on Morgan's scooter:
Don't break a hip lady!
Then on Saturday Marcus and I went to Oklahoma City for him to run the Memorial Marathon on Sunday.
He ran with his friend, David, from the fire department.
They also did an Ironman together 4 years ago! Stud Muffins!
The marathon started and finished at the OKC bombing memorial. It is beautiful and sad all at the same time.


text:
Alden needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 21 designs submitted by 9 freelance designers.
Asthma & Allergy Specialists, PA
We are a 25 year old, 4 doctor practice specializing in Asthma and Allergies in adults and children. We also work with pediatric pulmonary patients. We pride ourselves on personalized and friendly patient care. Our office is well known in our region and very busy. We are technologically advanced and on the cutting edge of our field.
We target patients who have allergy and asthma problems. Primarily women ages 28-45 make the healthcare decisions in families. Also, we might be targeting other doctor's offices for referrals.
We are open to creativity with our logo. We had used royal blue in the past but are definitely open to color ideas. We want a logo that shows what we do but are open to something abstract. We want something that portrays the idea of "Breathing Easier".
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.