text:
Basic to the concept of Wittenberg University as a church-related college is a deep and abiding concern for the total welfare of each of its students. Accordingly, a primary function of its faculty and staff is to provide professionally competent counsel and advice for each student with respect to educational, career, and personal planning as well as personal, interpersonal and adjustment problems which may affect the student's work. Each faculty and staff member accepts an equitable share of the advising program to work with students in this task. Academic Services is responsible for coordinating academic advising, while the Student Development staff provides additional counseling services.
Equally basic to the concept of the church-related college is recognizing that personal growth and maturity are achieved through acceptance of responsibility. Wittenberg University, therefore, affirms that the primary responsibility for the pattern and outcome of the student's education lies with the student. The role of the advisor is ancillary; the student must be responsible for knowing institutional policies and programs and must accept responsibility for the decisions made.
Wittenberg also considers the student a young adult and a responsible agent. While the legitimate interests of parent are recognized the college considers that it has entered into a contract with the student and that, in this relationship, it stands on its own integrity as an educational institution not in loco parentis.
Students need to use effectively the campus network of advisors and counselors. Students living in residence halls are urged to contact their Area Coordinator first to focus quickly and realistically on problems related to personal and adjustment issues. Those students living in Greek houses or off campus are urged to contact any member of the Student Development staff regarding adjustment problems.


text:
Pentre Ifan
Dating from around 3500 BC, Pentre Ifan (Ivan's Village) stands on slopes north of the Preseli Mountains in North Pembrokeshire overlooking the Nevern Valley. The huge capstone, 5m long, 2.4m wide and 0.9m thick is estimated to weigh 16 tonnes and rests on the tips of just three of the six upright stones. Although traditionally identified as a communal burial chamber, no evidence of burial has ever been found here. An alternate theory suggests that what we see today is the monument as it was intended to be seen, perhaps as a more elaborate version of a standing stone or maybe to demonstrate the status and skill of its builders.
The Devil's Den
Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones
Arthur's Stone
Arthur's Stone or Maen Ceti is a Neolithic burial chamber dating back to 2500 BC. The capstone is a 25 tonne quartz conglomerate boulder that has split leaving a broken part alongside it on the ground. It is likely that the stone is a glacial erratic deposited on Cefn Bryn during the last great Ice Age. Legend has it that King Arthur threw the stone all the way from Carmarthenshire across the Loughor Estuary after finding a rock in his shoe.
Maen Llia
Maen Llia is a huge standing stone sited at the junction of two valleys in an isolated spot of moorland high in the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is a large piece of diamond shaped Old Red Sandstone measuring 3.7m high, 2.8m wide and 0.6m thick with a quarter to a third of the stone likely to be buried beneath the ground. It's age and original purpose are unknown but it's position suggests that perhaps it was a territorial marker or that it could have marked an ancient path to guide travellers through the mountains. At an altitude of 573m it is thought to be the highest standing stone in South Wales. It is said that the stone goes down to drink from the river Afon Llia on occasion, a legend that likely alludes to its shadow casting long across the moorland when the sun is low in the sky.
Coetan Arthur
Coetan Arthur (Arthur's Quoit) stands on a ridge on St David's Head and is silhouetted against the sky on the approach from Whitesands Bay. The site has impressive views across to Ramsey Island and back inland to Carn Llidi. It dates from approximately 3000 BC and has a large 5.9 x 2.6m capstone projecting at an angle, it's shape seeming to mimic that of the volcanic crag of Carn Llidi. Some theories suggest that the capstone has fallen into this position and was once held horizontally by other now collapsed uprights. Others believe that it was built like this and never had a covering mound like a typical dolmen, a style of tomb known as an 'earth-fast' chamber.
St Lythans
St Lythans burial chamber is an early Neolithic dolmen built around 4000 BC in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The stones are local mudstone and its construction is of the Severn-Cotswold type with a cove of three upright stones supporting a large, flat capstone. It is likely that it would have formed a burial chamber by being covered with a mound of earth and smaller stones. The site has never been fully excavated although some surface finds have been made including a fine leaf-shaped arrowhead, a fragment of polished stone axe and several arrow flight flakes.
Sweyne's Howes
Sweyne's Howes is the name of two burial chambers standing on the eastern slope of Rhossili Down on the Gower Peninsula. The megaliths are named after Sweyne Forkbeard, an 11th century Viking Warlord said to have been the founder of Swansea (Sweyne's Land), but pre-date him by at least three thousand years.
Carreg Samson
Carreg Samson (Samson's Stone) dates from around 3000 BC and overlooks Abercastle Bay and the North Pembrokeshire coast. The capstone (4.7m x 2.7m x 1.0m) is held up by three of the seven upright stones and was once covered by a mound of earth or stones to form a burial chamber. The site was excavated in 1968 and it was found that the monument had been raised over a pit 0.8m deep filled with clay and stones. Evidence of a passage leading off to the north-west was also found along with a quantity of burnt bone, pottery and flints.
Maen Mawr
Maen Mawr (Big Stone) is a tall standing stone at the Cerrig Duon (Black Stones) stone circle in the Brecon Beacons National Park close to the source of the River Tawe. The stone circle lies to the south of Maen Mawr with two rows of smaller stones forming a sloping avenue down to the river. Accessing the site from the road involves crossing the river which is not easy after heavy rain. The site dates from the Bronze Age (2500 - 800 BC) and along with other nearby ancient features is thought to have formed a large ceremonial site. The connection to the river is obvious and the site may have also been associated with seasonal alignments. Looking down the valley, the large stone of Maen Mawr seems to align perfectly with the gap in the hills to the south.
Adam's Grave
Carreg Bica
King's Quoit
The tomb of King's Quoit lies on the cliffs of Old Castle Head overlooking Manorbier Bay. Three buried uprights support the massive capstone of Old Red Sandstone that measures 4.5 by 2.5 metres.
Penmaen Burrows

subset: commoncrawl


text:
|Seattle, WA
|High School:
|Lakeside School
#15 Morgan Merriman - Career Stats
Career Game-by-Game Stats: 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10
2012-13: Appeared in and started 32 games… Finished her senior season averaging 31.3 minutes, 11.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks per game… Led the team shooting 45.7% from the field for the season… Recorded a career-high 22 points in the program's first win over an ACC team as the Pioneers defeated Boston College 54-48 in the Washington Dental Seattle University Thanksgiving Tournament. She shot 81% in the game, making 9 of her 11 field goal attempts… That game, combined with a 17-point performance win the home-opening win over Saint Peter's where she shot 80% (8-10) from the field earned Merriman her first Choice Hotels/NEC Player of the Week nod on Nov. 26… Posted a career-best four assists against Lehigh on Dec. 20… Recorded her first double-double of the season on Jan. 7 against LIU Brooklyn when she pulled down 10 rebounds and lit up the scoreboard with 20 points… Posted five steals against Saint Francis U… Played her first complete game on Jan. 26 against Monmouth… Collected a career-high 11 rebounds against Quinnipiac on Feb. 23… Finished her senior season 6th in the NEC with a .457 field goal percentage, 12th averaging 0.81 blocks per game, 13th with 1.63 steals per game and 3.94 defensive rebounds per game and 14th in the league in scoring (11.2 PPG) and rebounding (5.5 RPG)…
2011-12: Played in all 33 games averaging 7.2 ppg and 3.9 rpg... Set a career-high with 8 rebounds against Bryant on 2/15/12, 6 made free throws against Lehigh on 11/16/11, 4 steals against Bryant on 2/11/12 and 4 blocks against Fairleigh Dickinson on 3/3/12...
2010-11: Played a career high 30 minutes and dropped in six points while adding four rebounds as the Pioneers top player off the bench in a 68-45 opening night victory over Saint Peter's...Posted career highs of 12 points, six field goals, and 32 minutes played in a non-conference contest against Saint Joseph's...Made her first start of the season in a win against Auburn, posted five points....Made first start of 2010-11 in Sacred Heart win over SEC member Auburn...Rejected a career best three shots in the Pioneers 72-33 triumph over Siena...Posted the best overall game of her career with 12 points and eight rebounds in the Pioneers NEC opener against Mount St. Mary's...Set new career highs for points and field goals with 14 points on seven buckets February 7th against Long Island...Improved her career best for the second straight game with 16 points against Quinnipiac...Set a career high with nine rebounds in a victory over Quinnipiac during NEC rivalry week.
2009-10: Five minutes, hitting one-of-three in her collegiate debut at Columbia...Played 17 minutes, collecting four rebounds and three steals in win over Monmouth...Scored four points with three boards and two steals in 17 minutes against Wagner...Posted a season-best seven points and five rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench in a win over the Mount...Had a season-best three assists and a steal at Bryant...Played a season-high 26 minutes off the bench at the Mount, grabbing six rebounds with a blocked shot and an assist...Got her first career start due to an injury, played 22 minutes with six points and five rebounds before fouling out...Played 26 minutes off the bench with a season-high nine points and six rebounds in a win at Quinnipiac...Season-high 28 minutes off the bench in loss to Long Island...Second start of the season, turned it over a season-high four times against St. Francis (NY).
High School: Attended Lakeside High School in Seattle...A three-sport athlete earning varsity letters in basketball, lacrosse and volleyball...Named the Seattle Times Athlete of the Year in 2009...A two-time team captain, she led her team to a fourth place finish in the 2009 State Tournament...Named WIAC All-State as a senior...Selected to the 3A Seattle All-Metro first team as a junior and a senior and led her team to the 2009 Metro Championship...Earned 3A All-State Tournament second team honors in 2008 and 2009 and led all players in the state tournament in rebounding and posted the tournament high for points in a game in the 2008 tournament with 28 points against Auburn High School...Team captain of the lacrosse team in 2008 and 2009, leading her team to three-straight State Championships...Named to the Northwest Regional team and to the All-State second team as a midfielder...Named the Metro League Co-Player of the Year as an outside hitter on the volleyball court...A second team All-State pick and an All-Metro League first team pick in 2008 and 2009.
Personal: Morgan Merriman Born: 5/16/91 Parents: Kirsty Ellison and Sam Merriman. Siblings: Elle Misko. Her father Sam played football at the University of Idaho and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks and spent five seasons with the team. Favorite Team: USC Trojan Football. Favorite Book: The Things They Carried. Favorite Movie: Role Models. After graduations she would like to travel. She considers her parents to be her role models.


text:
Later this year we'll see Bryan Cranston in the sci-fi epic John Carter, but before that, the Breaking Bad star is heading into space along with the animated spy Archer for the two-part season finale. The new season doesn't even begin until January 19th, but The Huffington Post reports the finale is already slated to have Cranston play Commander Drake an "earnest, conscientious astronaut" trying to stop mutiny aboard the International Space Station. In addition, series creator and executive producer Adam Reed also revealed that Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) and Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead) will also guest star in an upcoming episode where the Isis team heads to West Virginia to help Gillette's marijuana farming brother (Rooker). McBrayer is perfectly suited for backwoods parts of West Virginia, but Cranston in space with some of the crew will be something special to behold. The third season of Archer begins on January 19th at 10/9c on FX.
Details on Emma Stone and others taking guest spots on 30 Rock after the jump.
EW has learned that Emma Stone has cemented herself for a guest spot on 30 Rock along with Andy Samberg and Nick Cannon. In fact, they'll all show up in the same episode as Jenna (Jane Krakowsky) stars in a fictional movie called Martin Luther King Day from the producers of Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve. Basically it's a movie that has everyone in the world in it with these three guest stars appearing in the trailer, and it isn't too far of a cry from Garry Marshall's star-powered romantic comedies. 30 Rock returns for its sixth season on January 12th at 8/7c on NBC.


text:
The Central Intelligence Agency has declassified 1,400 pages of intelligence related to the Camp David Accords that President Jimmy Carter negotiated in 1978 with the leaders of Israel and Egypt.
The documents include political and personality profiles of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin that Carter read before the 13-day summit at the presidential retreat.
Carter said Wednesday in Atlanta that the documents helped prepare him to negotiate what became the first treaty between the Jewish state of Israel and one of its Arab neighbors.
There also are transcripts of US National Security Council sessions and summaries of key meetings among US officials, Egyptians and Israelis.
The papers cover the period from January 1977 to March 1979.


text:
Product Recycling Fund
The price of this item includes a contribution to a Product recycling fund to ensure that waste electrical and electronic equipment is collected and recycled in a responsible manner.
- Home
- /
- Bedroom
- /
- Mirrors
- /
- Large mirrors
Material matters
100% lead-free mirrorsMirrors used to be coated with lead, a toxic metal. IKEA was one of the first companies in the world to introduce lead-free coating. So you can rest assured knowing that all our mirrors are 100% lead free. By the way, you look great today.


text:
Breakfast Menu
A selection from the Breakfast menu at Sandbanks. Click here to download Sandbanks Breakfast Menu as Word Doc
A selection of reviews from Sandbanks clients
"Great Restaurant in a great location" Lovely food, bubbly atmosphere with the live band playing, service was excellent, sat outside and blankets were provided when the wind picked up a little. Love that attention to detail. Will be back. Reviewed 8 October 2014
"Decent Italian Food" Decent location and a good authentic Italian restaurant. The kids wanted to share their mains so we asked for a separate bowl. When they bought the food out they had already halved the portions which I thought was a nice touch. Visited October 2014
"Long weekend made great " Iv visited la Terrazza this week had an absolutely great meal. The choice on the menu was perfect something for everyone really. I had the lamb cutlets based on our waitresses recommendation not being something I would have ordinarily chosen I was very pleased indeed what an excellent meal and experience we had all together. Reviewed 10 May 2015


text:
I need to customize the document library upload form in such a way that if user has uploaded 2 files. The next metadata form should show 2 sets of metadata form like if I have 2 properties I should see 2 set of 2 properties.I can then set all properties for both files and save and redirect to some different page.
I created custom rendering template for document lib new form. I am stuck here now..
Is it possible to know how many files user has uploaded in previous form and then render properties multiple times using documentlibfields class in metadata form?
Any pointers /suggestions would be useful...


text:
The RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum announced today (July 26) that it had reached its fundraising goal to match the Ingram Family's $100,000 challenge grant "" a full month prior to the Aug. 31 deadline.
"I am overwhelmed by the generosity of all those individuals and companies who contributed and helped us achieve this success. Contributions snowballed over the last month, putting us over the top," stated Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation Inc.'s RV/MH Hall of Fame, in a press release.
Two weeks ago, the Hall announced that it was still nearly $10,000 shy of reaching the $100,000 goal. That's when Jim Hammill, president of Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc., a Kitchener, Ontario-based Class B motorhome manufacturer, called the RV/MH Hall of Fame and said he believed it was time the Canadian RV industry "stepped up and showed its support for the Hall of Fame." Roadtrek contributed $10,000 to make up the shortfall.
In the meantime long-time Hall of Fame supporters Derald Bontrager and Wilber Bontrager, president and CEO, respectively, of Middlebury, Ind.-based Jayco Inc., each personally donated $5,000, bringing the total to 110% of the goal.
This week, Thor President and COO Bob Martin visited the Hall bringing two $25,000 checks. Martin emphasized that both the Thompson Family Foundation donation and the matching Thor contribution are in memory of Wade F.B. Thompson, co-founder and former chairman, president and CEO of the Jackson Center, Ohio, RV manufacturer. Thompson passed away in November of 2009.
"Thor definitely sees the importance of the Hall of Fame," says Martin, "and Thor was one of the large initial donors to the Hall of Fame. And for our industry – and for our community – we want to see the Hall of Fame survive and thrive. And after meeting with Darryl Searer, the new president of the Hall, (current Thor Chairman and CEO) Peter Orthwein and I contacted the foundation and talked with them and decided to make this gift as a match in memory of Wade Thompson, the founder of Thor Industries."
The timing of this donation comes at a time when the Hall's prospects seem to be improving, agrees Martin. "Yes, it does. The Hall of Fame seems to be gaining their financial stability, and there are many in the community who are stepping up and helping the Hall of Fame. And it definitely sounds like they have a very good plan in place that many people are willing to buy in to."
In May, Tony Ingram, representing the Boots and Betty Ingram family, offered $100,000 in the form of a challenge grant for the purpose of lowering the Hall's bank loan at 1st Source Bank if the Hall could match the grant through contributions from friends of the Hall prior to Sept. 1.
Searer pointed out that he expects the total to rise even higher once the results of the NTP Brick Program promotion is complete. Wilsonville, Ore.-based NTP Distribution Corp. has offered to buy a brick in the RV/MH Walk of Fame honoring all customers who meet a minimum purchase level. The Ingram family had previously agreed to count contributions to the Brick Program as part of the matching donations.
"The success of this fundraiser is a bold statement that people and companies in the RV/MH industries want the hall to succeed and prosper. I cannot thank all of those who contributed enough for their generosity," Searer said. "It is truly a time for celebration and our celebration continues through the 2012 RV/MH Hall of Fame induction dinner and golf tournament on Aug. 6."
For those who would like to make reservations for the induction dinner and/or the golf classic visit www.rvmhhalloffame.org. Reservations can also be made by mail, phone or fax.
RV/MH Hall President Daryll Searer (L) accepts a check from Thor President and COO Bob Martin


text:
This five star hotel in Killarney is beautifully located overlooking the world famous Lakes of Killarney. The Europe Hotel & Resort is one of the leading luxury hotels in not just Killarney, but also in Ireland. It holds a designated Conference & Event Centre, in addition to ESPA at The Europe, one of the premium spas in the area. It is in the beautiful grounds of this luxurious and decadent spa resort that the waters of Killarney's largest lake, Loch Léin, reflect the wilderness of Co. Kerry's magnificent McGillycuddy Reeks mountain range in the scenic South West of Ireland. Guests can relax and unwind by enjoying a wide range of wonderful leisure activities on the extensive grounds.
As one of the best known luxury hotels in Ireland, The Europe Hotel & Resort captures the imagination of visitors with our our spa, our restaurants, our scenic surroundings, and for our conferencing facilities. We have a wide range of leisure activities and amenities to choose from including; golf, horse riding, boating and fishing, walking and hiking, tennis, swimming, gym activities and spa treatments. Enjoy our elegant accommodation and let relaxation envelop you as you enjoy one of Ireland's finest views from your own private balcony overlooking the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club or the Lakes of Killarney.
The Europe Hotel & Resort is regarded as one of the most opulent hotels in Killarney and is ranked as one of the top five star hotels in Ireland. Offering everything and more for your break, we will be delighted to arrange your stay. Download Hotel Brochure Here. Click here to view our Online Brochure about Killarney.


text:
Jones For A Lifetime
|Engine Guaranteed for a Lifetime
As long as you own your Jones car or truck, your engine is guaranteed. Just follow the manufacturer's service and maintenance schedule.(See Jones Manager for details. Diesels, turbocharged engines and vehicles sold with 80,000 plus miles are excluded.)
|Oil and Filter Changes for a Lifetime
You'll never pay to change your vehicle's oil or replace the oil filter as long as you own your Jones car or truck. (Diesel and turbocharged engines excluded. See Jones Manager for details.)
|Parts & Service Guaranteed for a Lifetime
Should a genuine manufacturer's part or a service we provide fail, due to workmanship, we'll replace the part and provide service at no additional cost. Failure due to abuse or wear is excluded.
|Car Washes
When your vehicle is at Jones for service we will wash your vehicle - at no extra charge. (vehicle must have a Jones license plate bracket)
|Certified Collision Repair
At our state-of-the-art Collision Repair Center Jones works with ALL major insurers to get your vehicle back on the road ASAP.
|Jones Rewards for a Lifetime
10% of all customer paid service and parts invoices will be saved and applied towards the purchase of your next vehicle.
|24-hour Roadside Assistance
Jones will provide Emergency Roadside Assistance to Customers within 25 miles of the dealership.
|JONES Charge Card
Take up to one year, interest free, to pay for service and parts purchases.
|Rental Cars Onsite
Available for service customers.
|HD Flat Screen TV's in Waiting Rooms
Catch the big game and news while you wait.
|MD State Inspections
Bring your vehicle to Jones and we'll inspect it - no charge.
|Free WiFi
For online work and personal business while you wait.
Get a Free Manicure while you wait for service.
Coffee, Bottled Water, Snacks & Fresh Fruit Available
| Multi-point Certification on ALL used vehicles
|Service Customer Shuttle Bus to Home or Work
|Extended Evening and Weekend Service Hours
|Tank of gas with your new vehicle
|Kid's Play Areas Available
|Free Carfax Reports


text:
Fomepizole Solution for injection
What is this medicine?
FOMEPIZOLE is used to treat ethylene glycol or methanol poisoning. Ethylene glycol is found in antifreeze and coolants. Methanol may be found in windshield wiper fluid and many cleaning solutions.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
kidney disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to fomepizole, other pyrazoles, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What may interact with this medicine?
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
fast or slow heartbeat
low blood pressure
pain at site where injected
trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
uncontrolled back-and-forth eye movements
unusual bleeding or bruising
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
bad or metal taste
changes in vision
dizzy, drowsy
feeling of drunkenness or hangover
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
stomach pain
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
March 21, 2017
U.S. FDA-approved Package Insert


text:
Find A Game
Do you long for the days when hockey video games didn't require an engineering degree to master? 2K Sports has listened to the masses by bringing the fun back to hockey video games with an intuitive control scheme, hard-hitting action and by announcing the debut of NHL 2K9 on the Wii console. Developed by award-winning Visual Concepts studios, NHL 2K9 brings a totally rebuilt NHL experience to life with a brand-new in-game presentation system, as well as fresh player animations and controls that fans will enjoy from the moment they play their first game, until well after they become a seasoned veteran. Further adding to an unmatched level of fun and celebrating the NHL's uniqueness are an all-new Zamboni mini-game, playoff beards, a new fighting engine and more! Complete with new commentary, a user-friendly franchise mode and upgraded online features, NHL 2K9 brings the fun back to game consoles! READ MORE [+]
Available On
- PlayStation®2
- PlayStation®3
- Wii™
- Xbox 360®


text:
Want to help Colorado's poor? Stop fossil fuel subsidies
By the Rev. Jim Ryan and Bradley A. Wood
Guest Commentary
What does Head Start have to do with big oil, or protecting creation with balancing the federal budget? A lot more than you may think. With massive automatic spending cuts to the federal budget — known in D.C. as sequestration — going into effect, there's been a lot of talk recently about airline delays and cancellations, and even some discussion about cuts to social programs.
What's not being discussed is how each of these cuts represents a moral choice that reflects our values as a nation. Take as a prime example our approach to fossil fuel subsidies and programs that benefit struggling families here in Colorado.
Every year as a nation, we give $10.17 billion in subsidies and tax breaks to the fossil fuel industry making record profits. While budgets are complicated matters, and no solution is simple, if Congress is looking for a way to reduce our deficits, this could be a good place to start.
Instead, they have chosen to let sequestration take effect, creating devastating consequences for low-income families and children in Colorado. Some of the specific programs being slashed are ones that provide food for infants and nursing mothers, accessible health care for children, and Head Start. These cuts are not a mathematical inevitability. They are a product of the choices we make. Read more…


text:
Back pain affects seven out of ten people at some point in their lives. Back pain that also creates numbness, weakness or tingling in the legs is commonly caused by herniated or ruptured lumbar discs, located in the spinal column in the lower back.
The spine is composed of several bones, called vertebrae, that are cushioned by small discs. These discs are made up of a tough outer layer that surrounds a jelly-like substance. They act as shock absorbers for the spine.
A disc is herniated when a fragment of the jelly-like substance, called the nucleus, is pushed out of the tough outer layer (called the annulus) through a tear or rupture into the spinal column. When this occurs, the displaced disc fragment presses on the spinal nerves, causing pain that can be severe.
The location of the herniated disc determines where pain occurs. Ruptured discs in the lumbar area of the spine, located at the base of the spine in the lower back, cause back and leg pain.
In many cases, nonsurgical measures, including back exercises, reduced activity, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, injections, weight loss and physical therapy, may provide relief. When these measures do not control pain, your physician may recommend evaluation by a neurosurgeon.
At Baptist's Spine Center, we have built an experienced team to make your spine surgery as smooth as possible with high quality outcomes.
To help determine if you are a candidate for back surgery, a surgeon will perform a physical examination and review your medical history. Diagnostic tests that may be used include:
In general, back surgeries to relieve pain will involve one or more of the following procedures:
removal of a herniated disc
removal of most of the bony arch, or lamina of a vertebra.
grafting bone onto the spine to create a solid union between two or more vertebrae. Screws and rods may be used to provide additional spinal support.
In certain cases, surgeons may use minimally invasive techniques for these procedures. One of these procedures is called a minimally invasive microlumbar discectomy.
Recovery will depend on the type of surgical procedure you have performed. Your doctor will usually prescribe pain medication and help determine when you can resume normal activities, including work, driving and exercising. It is common to feel some discomfort as you slowly increase activity, but an increase in pain may be a warning that you are doing too much too soon.
If you would like to be treated at Baptist for back pain, the first step is being seen by one of our neurosurgeons. Your physician can make arrangements for this appointment. All neurosurgeons on staff at Baptist are board certified, and many have sub-specialty training within their field.
See Neurosurgeons at Baptist.
Source: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
What can we help you find?


text:
At least 2 cows die due to blackleg disease
A drought-related disease known as blackleg is blamed for the deaths of at least two cows in Arkansas.
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture officials say the disease has caused the deaths of cows in Lonoke and Sebastian counties.
Agricultural officials say the bacterial disease typically appears during drought because the dry conditions reduce forage for cattle - and the animals then graze close to the ground and ingest small soil particles that contain the bacteria.
The latest US Drought Monitor shows all but northeastern Arkansas in drought or abnormally dry conditions.
Blackleg can affect all cattle - but usually affects animals between 6-months and 2-years of age. It can cause severe lameness, fever and sudden death of a cow.
Officials say a vaccine is available to prevent blackleg.


text:
Mr Steve Wasserman, Christopher Hitchens' literary agent, kindly replied to my query about a possible memorial. Posted with permission.
"In accordance with Christopher's wishes, his body was donated to medical research. Memorial gatherings will occur next year."
Yahoo! News
Popular Posts
Hugh Hewitt posts an email sent to him following "Unanswerable Prayers". Christopher Hitchens in his column in the new Vanity ...
The iconoclast Christopher Hitchens loved life and delighted in "doing and thinking and writing all the things that he had always don...
The professor's pronouncements about Osama Bin Laden are offensive and ignorant. By Christopher Hitchens "Anybody visiting th...
What's an atheist to think when thousands of believers (including prominent rabbis and priests) are praying for his survival and salvation—w...
Time has come to publish the last post on this site. I've been posting links and articles for three years, and it's been great. I a...
Jeremy Paxman interviews Christopher Hitchens in Washington D.C. Full interview on BBC2, Nov 29, 7.30pm.
A rabbi and an atheist walk into a room … "But Hitch, being Hitch, sauntered out onto the stage at Cooper Union's Great Hall wearing ...
Vanity Fair, June 2011 By Christopher Hitchens "Like so many of life's varieties of experience, the novelty of a diagnosis of m...
Watch the debate: Does Atheism Poisons Everything with Christopher Hitchens and David Berlinski on C-SPAN2 here . Hosted by the Fixed P...
Memorial gatherings and the body of Christ(opher)December 24, 2011
Mr Steve Wasserman, Christopher Hitchens' literary agent, kindly replied to my query about a possible memorial. Posted with permission.
Posted by Tom at 20:16 69 comments
Labels: 2011, Christopher Hitchens, medical research, Memorial
Forced Merriment: The True Spirit of Christmas
Ever since Tom Lehrer recorded his imperishable anti-Christmas ditty all those years ago, the small but growing minority who view the end of December with existential dread has had a seasonal "carol" all of its own:
Christmas time is here by golly: disapproval would be folly. Deck the halls with hunks of holly, fill the cup and don't say when. Kill the turkeys, ducks and chickens, mix the punch, drag out the Dickens. Even though the prospect sickens—brother, here we go again.
Read more (online.wsj.com)
Posted by Tom at 19:45 9 comments
Labels: 2011, Christmas, Christopher Hitchens, Tom Lehrer, WSJ
Remembering Christopher Hitchens
By Lawrence Krauss
The world, which Christopher Hitchens would have happily admitted was already pretty dark, got a little darker yesterday. With his death, it also got a lot emptier. Christopher was a beacon of knowledge and light in a world that constantly threatens to extinguish both. He had the courage to accept the world for just what it is, and not what we would like it to be. That is the highest praise I believe one can give to any intellect. He understood that the Universe doesn't care about our existence, or our welfare, and epitomized the realization that our lives have meaning only to the extent we give them meaning.
Read more (richarddawkins.net)
For our Finnish visitors
Matti Apusen kolumni Yhden miehen totuuskomissio (hs.fi) sekä
Kultakuume, Yle Radio 1, 'Hitchens ja kriittisyyden abc' http://areena.yle.fi/audio/1324564681224
Posted by Tom at 06:25 9 comments
Labels: 2011, Christopher Hitchens, Lawrence Krauss, Matti Apunen


text:
Breaking Down a Pitcher's Stuff: Fastball Velocity
September 29, 2009 3 Comments
Sorry about the last entry, everyone. I made a mistake in my query, which skewed the results.
Anyway, here are the actual results for fastball velocity, particularly swing and miss percentage and foul balls.
The sample includes every fastball that was swung at during the 2008 season, broken down into velocities of 85 mph and up. This yielded a sample of 38108 events. There were a number of interesting trends, particularly the correlation coefficients of fastball velocity relating to swing&miss percentage, and foul ball percentage.
To me, the foul ball percentage was the most interesting, but I'll let you decide.
Below is a description of the data, with velocity in the first column, followed by the percentage of all swings at each velocity according to: Swing&Miss Percentage, the Foul Percentage, then Foul Tip Percentage, then In Play Percentage, followed lastly by the number of total events at each velocity.
Part 1: Velocity versus Swing and Miss Percentage
This one was no big surprise. In essence, the higher your velocity is, the more swings and misses you get.
The correlation coefficient for this data set was 0.89. Therefore, there is a strong linear relationship between the velocity thrown and the percentage of swings and misses at the pitch. One thing to notice, however, is that this graph is not completely linear. At the velocity gets above 95, especially with the point at 98 (which, granted, has a small sample size), the graph becomes non-linear, with what looks like an exponential relationship. Therefore, it gets exceedingly harder to make contact with a pitch that is going that additional mile per hour.
As a result, this also causes a lower value of the correlation coefficient, even though the graph has a clear upward trend. Remember, a correlation coefficient is a measure of linear relation. Therefore, when the graph is exponential, the linear relation will be less.
Still, no surprises, as this was expected.
Part II: Foul Ball Rates
This graph was particularly surprising. Maybe because I never have really given it much thought, but I didn't think I would find such an interesting trend. Here's the graph:
For the rate of foul balls per swing, there is a clear upward, linear trend until 95 mph, where the graph falls at a pretty steep rate.
Foul balls are one of the last unexplored realms of baseball statistical analysis. Hopefully Hit F/X will be able to give us some useful data, but until then, I'll be waiting. Also, why do we only measure foul balls when they are caught by a fielder? Otherwise, they wouldn't even be counted as a ball in play. There's a lot we can learn about the batter-pitcher interaction by foul balls, but there is very little information out there. It would be a great leap forward if there were some good studies on foul ball data.
But, back to the graph. There isn't a strong linear trend on the graph because of its parabolic shape. However, the correlation coefficient between 85 and 95 mph is .97949, which is an incredibly strong correlation.
This is a very important point when analyzing the success of soft-tossing pitchers. For pitchers who throw at low velocities, it is important to note that by getting fewer fouls, they are essentially giving away free strikes. These batted balls become balls in play, while for pitchers at higher velocities, the batter now has one additional strike on them, with a great chance for a strikeout. Besides the low swing and miss totals, these low-velocity pitchers have fewer strikes in their favor.
As to why there is a sharp downward trend in the data after 95 mph, I'm not totally sure as to why, though I do have a hypothesis. One, is to think of the graph not in terms of foul or non-foul, but in terms of being late on a pitch. While some of these fouls are going to be pulled, the fact that it is dictated by velocity means that the ones affected by velocity are those that the batter is late on. Therefore, as the velocity goes up, the batter will be late on the pitch to a greater degree. As a result, when the batter gets beyond 95 mph, they are no longer late and fouling off the pitch, but they are late for a swing and miss. This probably has something to do with the exponential increase in swing and misses for high velocities.
This may not change the end result of the at-bat too much, as a strike is still a strike whether its a whiff or a foul; though, higher velocities will have more 2 strike swing and misses (for a K), while lower velocities have longer 2-strike at-bats, due to the at-bat staying alive. The lower velocities will probably have more foul-outs as a result, however.
Part 3: Ball In Play Rate
This last graph shows the rate of balls in play per swing at each velocity. Again, the data is about where we'd expect it, as its harder to put a ball in play at a higher velocity. This speaks volumes as to why low-velocity pitchers struggle in the majors: if the batters can put your stuff in play more often, there are more chances for hits, and fewer for free outs (strikeouts). This one follows common logic: the faster the velocity, the fewer balls in play per swing.
The graph follows a very consistent linear trend from 85 to 97 mph, then drops suddenly at 98+ mph. It is difficult to say why there is a sudden drop, as it could be due to small sample size or due to the fact that they're just so hard to make contact with at those speeds. It may very well be a mix of both, though the fact that even 97 mph is within the linear trend makes me believe there is a significant sample size component to this issue.
From 85 mph to 97 mph, the correlation coefficient is -0.977, which is another very, very strong correlation. The fact that there is a correlation is not surprising, though the strength of the correlation is quite shocking. I didn't expect there to be such a substantial correlation.
This study brings about some very interesting trends, as the strength of these correlations are very strong. In particular, the relationship between velocity and foul balls (which is probably causal, velocity causing foul ball percentage for the reason explained) is particularly interesting, especially because the issue is rarely discussed. I think this could give us some insight as to the relationship between velocity and pop-up rate, as pop-ups are generally thought to be the result of being late on a pitch, particularly on inside pitches, where its hard to get the bat head to the ball on time.
In the end, the data seem to back up the reasons why it is so hard to succeed in the MLB without fastball velocity: low-velocity means fewer Ks, more balls in play. I'll do more research on this, and I hope to post more next time.
Thanks to TheHardballTimes.com for their contributions to this article.
Mike Silver recently completed his requirements for the Sport Management Major at THE University of Massachusetts-Amherst, where he is a brother of Theta Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, the best house in the country. He is a huge Red Sox and Bruins fan, and longs for the days of the REAL Boston Garden, Cam Neely, and the ultimate Dirt Dog Trot Nixon. Aside from StatSpeak, you can find Mike at TheHardballTimes.com and FireBrandAL.com. If you have any questions, you can reach him at email@example.com. Have a good night readers, and know that Mike hopes to hear from you soon. If you quote Mike in an article, please let him know. He'd love to hear it.


text:
Volume 1: Kananaskis Valley, Smith-Dorrien, Kananaskis Lakes, Elk Lakes
With over 100,000 copies of the previous editions sold, Gillean Daffern's bestselling hiking guides to Kananaskis Country (Where is Kananaskis Country?) have been completely revised and updated. As the pre-eminent expert on the area, the author continues to offer something for every level of outdoor enthusiast, be they novice or experienced hikers, scramblers or backpackers. Gillean's clear and detailed text, enhanced with colour photos and maps, enables everyone to navigate safely through this complex and beautiful area.
Each new volume includes exciting and previously unpublished trails and routes and full-colour photographs throughout do justice to the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies.
The previous two volumes have been extended into five exhaustively researched books:
- Vol 1. Kananaskis Valley, Smith-Dorrien, Kananaskis Lakes, Elk Lakes
- Vol 2. Jumpingpound, West Bragg, Elbow
- Vol 3. Ghost, Bow Valley, Spray
- Vol 4. Sheep, McLean Creek
- Vol 5. Flat Creek, Highwood, Cataract, Willow Creek, Livingstone
Gillean has been writing and publishing bestselling trail guides to Kananaskis Country for over 30 years, ever since the dawn of K Country in 1977. She was exploring the area well before then, too, so she knows it intimately and in every season of the year. She also travels to mountain areas outside of Kananaskis Country, and in particular enjoys visiting countries off the beaten tourist path. Gillean is the founder of Rocky Mountain Books and, along with her husband, Tony, was awarded the Banff Mountain Festival's Summit of Excellence Award in 2006.


text:
Other than a raft of temporary Census Bureau jobs, employers showed little enthusiasm to add to their payrolls last month.
On Friday, in a disappointing report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said the economy gained 431,000 jobs and the unemployment rate slipped to 9.7 percent, down from 9.9 percent in April. The unemployment rate fell because there were fewer people looking for work, not because there was a jump in employment – private sector businesses added only 41,000 jobs last month, far fewer than economists had expected.
The May jobs numbers may have deeper ramifications. They confirm to the Federal Reserve that the economic recovery remains fragile, prompting some economists to speculate that the Fed will not raise interest rates for the rest of the year. In addition, May's numbers might give impetus to a new fiscal stimulus bill working its way through Congress. And investors may have further doubts about the strength of the economic recovery, a fear that weighed on the stock market Friday morning which slumped after the jobs report came out. At 11 a.m., the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 184 points.
"This report quells the most optimistic views on the job market – business is still very cautious, they have not gotten their groove back," says Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Economy.com.
The White House tried to put a positive spin on the numbers. President Obama, visiting a truck leasing company in Hyattsville, Md., said the numbers show the economy was moving in the right direction. He noted the economy had added jobs for six of the last seven months.
"The question is how to keep it going," said Mr. Obama, who pointed to his policy to give tax incentives to businesses that hire new workers and add new equipment.
Congress may have something to say about trying to get more jobs going, since they are considering a new spending bill.
"[Congress] was going to pass a stimulus bill anyway, but this may result in a bigger bill," says Mr. Zandi.
For example, lawmakers have already stripped out a section of the bill that would give additional aid to state and local governments. In the latest jobs report, employment in state governments, excluding education, fell by 13,000 last month. So far this year, state and local governments have shed 250,000 jobs. "That's only going to intensify," says Zandi.
Republicans were quick to claim that the report shows the Obama economic plan is not working. "The job market clearly is not improving, and Congress needs to take a different tack, such as making the current tax rates permanent and cutting spending," said economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth, a fellow at the Hudson Institute, in a statement released by the Republicans.
Although the jobs report was not as good as expected, economists cautioned that it represents only one month.
"The trends still look pretty good," says Bob Brusca, an economist with his own consulting firm, Fact & Opinion Economics in New York. "Often we get a weak month sandwiched in between good months, so the numbers can be somewhat irregular."
Within the report were some improvements. For example, the average hourly work week for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose by 0.1 percent to 34.2 hours. While that may seem small, every 0.1 increase in hours worked is equal to 300,000 jobs, Zandi says. "It's a good leading indicator of future job growth," he adds.
In addition, hourly earnings rose 0.3 percent, their best showing in five months. The longer work week combined with higher wages increased payrolls by 0.7 percent, calculates Nigel Gault, chief economist at IHS Global Insight in a commentary. "Combine that with consumer prices, which probably fell in May, and that means a big increase in purchasing power for those with jobs," he wrote.
Next month, when the June employment numbers are announced, most of the temporary Census jobs will be gone. "It would not be surprising to see 250,000 layoffs by the Census Bureau," says Sung Won Sohn, an economist at the Smith School of Business, California State University, Channel Islands.
If the June layoffs are that high, he says, it would not be surprising for the June employment numbers to be negative.
Mr. Sohn, however, does not think a backsliding in employment will send the US economy into a second recession. "The European economic situation would have to get much worse for that happen," he says. "But a negative jobs number by itself will not send us into a double dip recession."


text:
Novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China
All the latest information on the cases of 2019-nCoV infection that have first been reported in Wuhan City, China.Read more
Responding to HIV: how is Europe doing?
New progress report for 2018 monitoring the Dublin Declaration on Partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia looks at the situation among men who have sex with men, a key group affected by HIVGet the 2018 results
Latest measles data
In total,13 460 cases of measles have been reported between 1 December 2018 and 30 November 2019. In November, Romania and France had the highest case counts, with 79 and 48 cases respectively.See the latest report
Influenza season 2019/20 - early assessment
Currently dominating viruses point at possible heavy impact on the elderly and healthcare systems, warns ECDC and WHO joint assessment.Find out more
HIV and men who have sex with men - Monitoring implementation of the Dublin Declaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia: 2018 progress report
Rubella notification rate per million population by country, EU/EEA, 1 December 2018–30 November 2019
Active threats and outbreaks
Pneumonia cases associated with a novel coronavirus, China
A cluster of pneumonia cases associated with a novel coronavirus has been reported in Wuhan. Chinese authorities have ruled out SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, seasonal influenza virus, avian influenza virus, adenovirus and other common respiratory pathogens. Latest updates
Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cases have been declining in the last few weeks, with more recent cases restricted to rural, hard-to-reach communities instead of the urban areas where the hot spots were previously located. Find out more
We work on
Data and tools
Vaccine Schedule
The Vaccine Schedule is an interactive platform of vaccination schedules for individual European countries and specific age groups.Access the platform
ECDC focus
ECDC's work plan 2019-2021: Guarding European public health
23 Jan 2019 - The latest ECDC work plan reinforces the role of ECDC as a strong and trusted partner for the EU Member States and the European Commission enabling and supporting them in protecting everyone in the EU equitably from communicable diseases.


text:
This is what Seymour Glass wrote to his brother, Buddy, who had sent him a new story to read:
When was writing ever your profession? It's never been anything but your religion. Never. I'm a little over-excited now. Since it is your religion, do you know what you will be asked when you die? But let me tell you first what you won't be asked. You won't be asked if you were working on a wonderful, moving piece of writing when you died. You won't be asked if it was long or short, sad or funny, published or unpublished. You won't be asked if you were in good or bad form while you were working on it. You won't even be asked if it was the one piece of writing you would have been working on if you had known your time would be up when it was finished…I'm so sure you'll get asked only two questions. Were most of your stars out? Were you busy writing your heart out? If only you knew how easy it would be for you to say yes to both questions. If only you'd remember before ever you sit down to write that you've been a reader long before you were ever a writer. You simply fix that fact in your mind, then sit very still and ask yourself, as a reader, what piece of writing in all the world Buddy Glass would most want to read if he had his heart's choice. The next step is terrible, but so simple I can hardly believe it as I write it. You just sit down shamelessly and write the thing yourself. I won't even underline that. It's too important to be underlined. Oh, dare to do it, Buddy! Trust your heart. (From "Seymour: An Introduction")
Today, J.D. Salinger died. Was he busy writing his heart out? One can only assume that yes, he was. Even if the pen was set down and the body was still, he was writing, writing, writing. Much like Franny's Jesus Prayer, after a time, you are praying without ceasing. Writing becomes an unconscious act, like a heartbeat, internalized in our very being. Salinger may have withdrawn from public life and ceased publishing, but as the accounts go, he never stopped writing. He called publication "a damned interruption." For him, writing was holy. A prayer to be uttered without ceasing. It was so holy, in fact, that he built his own monastery and shut himself inside.
I forget exactly how I became such a huge fan of Salinger's work, but I know it wasn't due to "The Catcher in the Rye," which has had to grow on me over the years. Rather, it was his short stories, especially the works about the Glass family. What J.D. Salinger did so well was create compelling characters — flawed, complex, at times annoying, but always mesmerizing. It was as if they spoke in their own voice, not a voice an author assigned to them — that is how real they are. They pop off the page. I've read "Franny and Zooey" so many times and have such clear pictures of those two main characters in my mind, I could swear up and down I've seen them in a movie, or shared an Upper East Side walk-up with them for a year.
In truth, I'm grateful to Salinger for creating not just characters, but people. In the people he introduced to us, and that we got to know, so many readers found sides of themselves. Whether it was Franny's religious crisis, Holden's struggle to understand why people were the way they were or Buddy's insecurity as a writer, I know I did. As Lee Anne said, he wrote "in a way that made sense and [told] stories that people are still afraid to tell, but can almost always relate to." What Salinger did was write them them real — perhaps outlandishly so, but real nonetheless. And being real is scary. Salinger, thankfully, was unafraid.
In the same letter, Seymour offered Buddy this advice:
Give me a story that just makes me unreasonably vigilant. Keep me up till five only because all your stars are out, and for no other reason.
Tonight, all of Salinger's stars are out. And we are standing vigil.


text:
Criminal Justice is the scientific study of the variety of ways in which the various components of the criminal justice system work together from the creation of laws to the treatment of those who violate laws. Studying criminal justice at Benedictine University at Mesa provides a student with a well-rounded, liberal arts preparation to work in the areas of law enforcement, probation and parole, and the judicial system. The program can also serve as a basis for graduate work in criminal justice or as a foundation for students who want to attend law school to become a criminal law attorney.
Studying criminal justice at Benedictine University at Mesa teaches students to be critical thinkers; to acquire, understand and synthesize knowledge pertaining to the criminal justice system; to learn research methodology and how it can be applied to questions of the correctional process and law creation, law enforcement and criminological theory; and to solve problems independently and cooperatively. Students also study the political, social and cultural forces that shape the criminal justice system.
A degree in Criminal Justice can open the door to a number of careers such as lawyer, judge, police officer, crime scene investigator, youth counselor and probation officer. Positions can be found on the local, state and federal levels and in the private sector.
The Criminal Justice major includes a field placement component. As a Criminal Justice major, students develop a foundation in American government, ethics and cultural heritage. They learn the fundamentals of juvenile justice, delinquency and crime, criminal investigation techniques and research methodology. Advanced students learn criminal investigation methods and statistics methodology. They gain a broad background in criminal law.
A Catholic University in the Benedictine Tradition, founded in 1887. Learn more about our values and rich heritage.
© 2020 Benedictine University
225 E. Main Street in Mesa, AZ 85201
firstname.lastname@example.com | (602) 888-5500


text:
Communities in Vt., Maine, to get EPA money for technical help with sustainability
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) � The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says one community in Vermont and two in Maine will receive technical assistance to pursue sustainable growth that encourages local economic development while safeguarding people's health and the environment.
Brattleboro, along with Brunswick and Portland in Maine, are among 43 communities in 27 states across the country chosen to receive the assistance through the EPA's Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.
EPA staff and national experts will conduct one- or two-day workshops focusing on the specific sustainability goal each community chose in their initial application to EPA.
Some of the tools offered this year included projects called a Green Building Toolkit, Land Use Strategies to Protect Water Quality, and Using Smart Growth to Produce Economic and Fiscal Health.


text:
Why did God "repent" regarding his decision to create man, and to destroy the city of Nineveh?
On occasion, within Scripture we find the comment made that God "repented" of certain actions (or intended actions) on His part. For example, in Genesis 6 and Jonah 3, we find the following statements:
And it repented Jehovah that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. And Jehovah said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the ground; both man, and beast, and creeping things, and birds of the heavens; for it repenteth me that I have made them (Genesis 6:6-7, emp. added).
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil which he said he would do unto them; and he did it not (Jonah 3:10, emp. added).
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil which he said he would do unto them; and he did it not (Jonah 3:10, emp. added).
Such texts represent God supposedly changing His mind and reversing His course of action (i.e., He "repented" of something). The adverb "supposedly" in the previous sentence, however, was chosen deliberately, since in each of the situations discussing God's repentance, the change of heart or action actually occurred in man, not in God. Jehovah is just (Psalm 7:11, NKJV), and His laws are invariant. Therefore, when man, acting with free will, behaves in a manner worthy of the teaching he has received, God considers him righteous. The converse applies for transgressions of that law.
For instance, during the Patriarchal Age in which they were living, Noah and his contemporaries had received instructions on how to live righteously (see 1 Peter 3:18-20), and as long as they continued in this manner, God's presence and blessings would abide with them. But when they became sinful and unrepentant, He no longer could condone their actions. As a consequence of their sinful rebelliousness, God withdrew His spirit (Genesis 6:3), and pledged to send a flood to destroy all mankind except Noah and his immediate family (6:7). God was grieved (6:6), not because He did not know that this series of events would happen, or because He somehow "regretted" having created man in the first place, but because, having given man the choice to serve Him or reject Him, man had chosen the latter with such unanimity. When we hear God described in terms such as "sad," "joyful," etc. that frequently are used to describe human emotions, we must remember that such descriptions are not intended to imply that God is emotionally vulnerable in the same way that humans are (cf. Acts 17:25). Rather, such descriptions are intended to show that God is compassionate and loving.
The examples described above (from Genesis 6 and Jonah 3) represent situations in which God's actions were necessary because of the fact that man, although created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27), had morphed into a sinful creature. Thus, God's decision to judge man via a universal flood, or to destroy the inhabitants of an entire city, was dependent upon man's (negative) response to the conditions of righteousness that God had imposed at an earlier time via His divine commands. Such conditions might have been stated in explicit terms, or they could have been simply implied. In the case at Nineveh, for example, when Jonah preached that God would destroy the city, the conditions obviously were implied. A promise or threat does not have to be couched in a specific form to have meaning. God did not have to say in explicit terms, "If the people of Nineveh repent, then I will spare them; otherwise, I will destroy them." The fact that the people did repent after Jonah's preaching, shows that they understood God's intended message. To use a more modern example; if a young child is about to touch something that he should not, and a parent firmly says to him, "No, don't touch that," the child fully understands that touching violates the wishes of the parent, and that punishment may ensue—even though the implied punishment is not specifically mentioned. Consider the following passage.
At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it; if that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them. And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it; if it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them (Jeremiah 18:7-10).
This passage is an explicit statement of the very principle under consideration here—i.e., God's plan or rule of conduct in dealing with man. God's promises and/or threats may be either directly stated, or implied. Whenever God, in reacting to a change of character or intent in certain persons, does not execute the threats, nor fulfill the promises He made to them, the reason is clear. If a wicked man turns from his wickedness, God no longer holds the threat against him. If a righteous man turns from righteousness to wickedness, God withdraws the previously promised blessings. It is precisely because God is immutable that His relationship to men, and/or His treatment of them, varies with the changes in their conduct. When the Scriptures thus speak of "God having repented," the wording is accommodative (viz., written from a human vantage point). As Samuel Davidson has well said: "When repentance is attributed to God, it implies a change in His mode of dealing with men, such as would indicate on their part a change of purpose" (1843, p. 527). From a human vantage point, we view God's act(s) as "repentance." But, in reality, God's immutable law has not changed one iota; only the response of man to that law has changed. Seen in this light, God cannot be accused of any self-contradictory attributes.
Men sometimes charge Jehovah with being an arbitrary Tyrant. They suggest that He has given capricious and meaningless commands, thereby taunting humanity and frustrating true loyalty. Such a charge cannot be substantiated, however, in light of the following principles.
First, the notion that God does anything whimsically or arbitrarily is not consistent with what we know of His wise and orderly nature. All that we are able to learn about the Lord, both from nature (Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20, etc.), and through His verbal revelation (John Psalm 119:160; John 17:17), declares that His activity is characterized by deliberate intelligence. The ancient Greeks even called the Universe "Cosmos" —a term suggesting the arrangement of order that is displayed so marvelously in the material realm. Even the Bible, with its ingenious development and unfolding plan of redemption, pays tribute to the wisdom God.
Second, a multitude of evidences surrounding us, both in the book of nature and in the book of inspiration, argues for the love and benevolence of our Creator. Nowhere is this demonstrated more forcefully than in the gift of Jesus Christ, the Savior of all who come unto Him in humble obedience (Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 1:5; 8:32; 16:26). It therefore is not consistent with the known character of God to suggest that He ever would make demands upon the creature of His own image (Genesis 1:26), simply to taunt or to frustrate him.
Third, we must recognize that God is God, and man is man, and, due to the nature of the difference between them, we cannot always understand why God has acted as He has. As the apostle Paul put it: "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!" (Romans 11:33). On the basis of what we do understand, though, we must learn to trust Him Who always does that which is right (Genesis 18:25).
Fourth, for the studious and discerning person, the wisdom in Heaven's commands usually is apparent. For example, moral obligations, such as "do not murder," or "do not commit adultery," obviously are designed to enhance a peaceable social order, which, of course, facilitates the type of environment in which Jehovah's redemptive plan can flourish. Morality is reasonable, as even the atheist admits. The late evolutionist of Harvard University, George Gaylord Simpson, stated that although "man is the result of a purposeless and materialistic process that did not have him in mind," nonetheless "good and evil, right and wrong, concepts irrelevant in nature except from the human viewpoint, become real and pressing features of the whole cosmos as viewed morally because morals arise only in man" (1967, p. 346, emp. added). In his book, Ethics Without God, humanist Kai Nielsen admitted that to ask, "Is murder evil?," is to ask a self-answering question (1973, p. 16). So far as creatures of the Earth are concerned, morality is a uniquely human trait—a fact that even unbelievers concede.
Sometimes, our greatest problem is in failing to see the reason for certain divinely instructed obligations. Let me introduce just one prominent example. Why did God command Abraham to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice? Does not this incident "smack" of capriciousness—a sort of cruel hoax upon the patriarch? Not in the least. First, it was intended as a test of Abraham's obedience. Isaac was the only son of Abraham and Sarah, and the heir to God's promise of a great nation (Genesis 12:1-3), so how better for God to test Abraham's loyalty to Him than by asking Abraham to give up what was perhaps his greatest possession—his only son (cf. Hebrews 11:17-19). [God, of course, by preventing Abraham from completing the sacrifice, obviously never intended for Isaac to be killed, but merely wanted to demonstrate Abraham's obedience—possibly for the sake of Isaac as much as for Abraham; cf. A.P. Staff, 2003.] Abraham's obedient faith has been a blessing to countless thousands across the centuries.
Second, we must remember that the Canaanites of that region practiced human sacrifice as a way of life. This circumstance afforded an excellent opportunity of showing that an animal sacrifice was an acceptable atonement in exchange for human life. Third, this case provided a remarkable way to prefigure the death and resurrection of Christ, and thus prepare for that coming climax in the divine scheme (cf. Hebrews 11:17-19; John 8:56). It thus was not an arbitrary demand.
The more one carefully studies the nature of the God of the Bible, the more the "mystery" surrounding His actions dissipates. Let us, therefore, trust, and submit to Him Who has demonstrated His concern for us in a myriad of ways.
Davidson, Samuel (1843), Sacred Hermeneutis Developed and Applied; Including a History of Biblical Interpretation from the Earliest of the Fathers to the Reformation (Edinburgh: Thomas Clark).
Nielsen, Kai (1973), Ethics Without God (London: Pemberton).
Simpson, George Gaylord (1967), The Meaning of Evolution (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press), revised edition.
A.P. Staff (2003), "Did God Tempt Abraham?," [On-line], URL: http://www.apologeticspress.org/articles/589.


text:
Many people recently have been sharing "the cup song" with me. It is this creative little number where an empty cup is used as percussion and a simple song is sung over top of it. It was previously very popular because of Lulu and the Lampshade's 2009 video where they mash the "miss me when I'm gone" song with this musical cup percussion. This version of the song was featured in the 2012 movie Pitch Perfect. But did you know that the folk song that we see in the 2009 Lampshades video is actually a folk song from 1937, a group called Mainer's Mountaineer's recorded the video for a J.E. Mainer greatest hits album.
1937 - Mainer's Miners - "Miss Me When I'm Gone"
This was a group led by J.E Mainer who was a renowned fiddler in the 1930's and was born in North Carolina in 1898!!
2009 - Lulu & the Lampshade's - "Miss Me When I'm Gone"
In 2009, these ladies uploaded a youtube video that in the last 4 years has gotten over 3.4 million views! These ladies both have a cool style and nice sounding voices. And that rhythm is SO CATCHY! So catchy that it was worth being featured as the heroine/protagonists's rebellious audition song in the 2012 film, Pitch Perfect. (oh, and the Cup Song has its own website too!)
2012 - Pitch Perfect Audition
No words are needed, but this is very nice to listen to :)
2012/2013 - Covers & Remixes & YouTube awesomeness
Since it was featured in Pitch Perfect it has blown up and spawned many many hundred of video covers and remixes that are mostly awesome. I have selected these as my 2 favourite videos, so far
Titanium by David Guetta CUP SONG
CUP SONG remix by 2 random dudes
And now...where's your version?


text:
Cool Queen Beds
Cool Queen Beds
Cool Queen Beds
On this website we recommend many designs abaout Cool Queen Beds that we have collected from various sites home design, and of course what we recommend is the most excellent of design for Cool Queen Beds. If you like the design on our website, please do not hesitate to visit again and get inspiration from all the houses in the design of our web design.
And if you want to see more images more we recommend the gallery below, you can see the picture as a reference design from your Cool Queen Beds.
Thank you for seeing gallery of Cool Queen Beds, we would be very happy if you come back.
Cool Queen Beds #1
Cool Queen Beds #2
Cool Queen Beds #3
Cool Queen Beds #4
Gallery of "Cool Queen Beds"


text:
Apple has really taken mobile computing to the next level with the iPhone. I heartily look forward to the legion of clones cropping up, as they provide more competition for Apple and drive Apple to improve the iPhone with each successive generation, like the iPod.
Let's compare across product lines and generations:
2002 T-Mobile Color Sidekick
2005 Nokia 770
2007 Apple iPhone
Sidekick barely fits into a pocket. Its thickness allows for a built-in keyboard, but it prevents the Sidekick from being dropped into a pants pocket by any but the largest of men. The 770 is much thinner, at the expense of the keyboard. The virtual keyboard really keeps the 770 from being useful for email or bboard posts. The iPhone is yet thinner again than the 770, as well as shorter and slimmer. The lack of screen real estate is made up by the excellent zooming technology and the neat portrait/landscape switching facility. The iPhone's virtual keyboard uses an impressive autocorrect feature which allows for typing speeds on the order of a Blackberry after practice.
The Sidekick did not know about RSS, but it was 2002. The 770 had a built-in RSS reader which was very slow and not integrated with anything. The Opera browser did support Google Reader, but the Ajax made the page load so slowly that I never seriously used Reader. The iPhone and Google Reader, on the other hand, are configured so that one automatically starts Reader in mobile mode, which I didn't even know existed. Mobile mode makes using RSS feeds on a mobile device almost perfectly simple. The one blemish is Google's image resizing technology reduces the size of comics to the point where the text is not legible. They only apply this technology when one clicks on the Show Original link and not on inline images, so I only experience this problem with the Penny Arcade feed which doesn't include the comic in the news item.
The Sidekick had a serviceable email client. It did not do images or HTML. The 770 had a terrible email client, though I think this was cleaned up in later OS releases. I did figure out Gmail mobile, so I generally used that. The iPhone has a setup wizard for commonly used web emails, and utilizes Gmail's IMAP to keep the unread status synced between your
The 770 had a built-in video player. The Sidekick did not. The 770 required that video be saved to a third party memory card (not included) and be encoded using one of a variety of handheld formats. I tried transcoding some things I had on my computer, but I never was excited enough by the results to actually put them on the device. The iPhone has the built-in YouTube application and the built-in iTunes Video application for delivery of video over the air. The YouTube app is smart enough to deliver full bandwidth video when using WiFi and reduced bandwidth video when using Edge, automatically.


text:
Artificial Eye has acquired U.K. distrib rights to Eran Riklis' "Zaytoun," which screens at AFM on Saturday and Monday.
The U.K. distrib has set the drama for a Dec. 26 release.
Produced by Bedlam Prods. and Far Films, the film, scripted by first-time Palestinian scribe Nader Rizq, tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a 12-year-old Palestinian refugee and an Israeli fighter-pilot shot down over Beirut in 1982. Stephen Dorff stars.
The film is the first to take advantage of the newly ratified co-prod treaty between the U.K. and Israel. Gareth Unwin and Fred Ritzenberg are producers.
"Zaytoun" received its world preem at the Toronto Film Fest in September, and recently played in the U.K. at the BFI London Film Fest. It was runner-up for Toronto's audience award. The film sees its U.S. preem at the AFI Film Fest on Nov. 7.
Pathe handles international sales for the film and will distrib in France. Senator/Telepool has rights for Germany and Austria, CCC in Japan, Kinoswiat in Poland and United King in Israel.


text:
Smythe was alerted to Apps when a friend told the Leafs' owner of a great football player at McMaster University who was studying economics. When he heard the young man's name was Sylvanus Apps, Smythe laughed and said, "Nobody with a name like that could possibly become a pro hockey player." Still, he traveled to Hamilton to watch Apps play football. Smythe was so impressed that he offered Apps a hockey contract right then and there, but Apps declined, saying he did not wish to turn professional as he still had to compete in the pole vault at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Apps had previously won the British Empire championship with a jump of 12½ feet. And those were the days when poles were made of bamboo and players landed on their feet in a sand pit.
In his first NHL season with the Leafs, he won the Calder Trophy, the first Leaf so honoured, and his career continued to flourish. During that first year, many players thought he was too nice and not tough at all. Flash Hollett discovered this belief was mistaken one night when he highsticked Apps, knocking out two teeth. Apps dropped his gloves and pummeled Hollett, but he got into only two other skirmishes in his whole career. In 1941-42, he went the whole season without getting a single penalty and was awarded the Lady Byng Trophy for his gentlemanly play. At the end of that season, he led the Leafs to the most improbable Stanley Cup win in NHL history, a series against Detroit that he called his career highlight. The Leafs lost the first three games of the finals to the Red Wings but somehow won the next four in a row to win the Cup, the only time this has happened.
Apps played on a line with Gord Drillon and Bob Davidson, and this unit quickly became the team's best line. He teamed with Harry Watson and Bill Ezinicki after the war, once again forming a powerful offensive unit. Watson and Ezinicki were ideal linemates for Apps because they could score goals and take advantage of Apps' ability to draw players to him before passing the puck.
Apps once crashed into the goal post during the 1942-43 season, breaking his leg. He missed almost half the season, and one day during his time off for his injury, he went into owner Conn Smythe's office with a cheque for $1,000. "He was getting $6,000 for the season," Smythe recalled, "and he came to me and said, 'Conn, I'm making more than I deserve. I want to give you this cheque.' Well, I almost died of heart failure. Of course, I refused his cheque. I felt that anyone who thought in such terms was bound to square off what he thought was a debt the following season." At the end of that season, while in the prime of his career, he left the team to join the Canadian Army. There he stayed for two years until the war was over. When he resumed his career, he put the captain's "C" back on his sweater and promptly picked up where he left off.
In 1947, he was appointed Athletic Commissioner for Sport in Ontario. Later, he became a Conservative member of the Legislature, representing Kingston, Ontario. Apps was chairman of the Select Committee on Youth until appointed Correctional Services minister in 1971. Apps was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961. In fact, he is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and the Canadian Amateur Athletics Hall of Fame. In 1993, his number 10 was honoured at Maple Leaf Gardens, and is now retired. In January 2017 as part of the NHL's centennial, Syl Apps was selected as one of the 100 Greatest Players in History.
Syl Apps's legacy extends even further than his on-ice career. His son, Syl Apps Jr., starred in the NHL, and his granddaughter, Gillian Apps, was a member of Team Canada's Olympic gold medal tournaments in 2006, 2010 and 2014. His grandson, Syl Apps III, was a college star at Princeton University and played four seasons of professional hockey.
A TopicSite MapAccessible Customer Service PlanAdmission RatesAudio/Video VaultCorporate InformationDid You Know?DonationsDynastiesEducation ProgramElection ProceduresExhibits TourFace-Off Interplay Fan FeedbackGalleryGeneral InformationGroup SalesHonoured MembersHours of OperationInduction ShowcaseLegend SpotlightNewsNHL Player SearchOlympic Hockey HistoryOutreach ProgramPro ClassicsPromos & EventsRecords & RankingsResource CentreSilverware & WinnersSpirit of Hockey Retail StoreStanley Cup JournalStanley Cup TributeTeammatesThis Day In Hockey HistoryTime CapsuleVenue RentalsVisitor InformationWomen's Hockey TributeWorld of Hockey Calendar


text:
Nairobi startup's health app surges; Safaricom gives subscribers links to experts for two cents a minute.
Mobile health platforms are fast emerging in Kenya, where one startup's newly launched mobile health platform is attracting nearly 1,000 downloads daily, and the dominant telecom, Safaricom, has forged a partnership that will give its 18 million subscribers access to doctors.
A World Bank official sees significant promise from such efforts, pointing to the fact that 50 percent of all Kenyan banking is already done on mobile phones—suggesting that the population is ready to go mobile with health care, too.
"In terms of providing basic services through mobile phones on the continent, Kenya is in the lead in many ways, and showing the way," says Elizabeth Ashbourne, director of global health information forums at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. "Local applications in the health space are absolutely frontier activities."
Many Kenyans have serious health problems; for example, according to the World Health Organization, more than 30 percent of children under age five show stunted growth. At present, only 7,000 doctors serve a nation of 40 million people. But Kenya is rich in mobile phones, with 25 million subscribers (Africa has more than 600 million of them.)
The new app, called MedAfrica—available for smart phones and less powerful feature phones—is the product of Shimba Technologies, a Nairobi-based company founded by two locally educated entrepreneurs, Stephen Kyalo and Kezia Muoki, with $100,000 in seed money from a European VC.)
Shimba's business model is straight from Silicon Valley: free content supported by advertising, with future plans to offer premium content for a subscription, and to charge doctors about $10 a month for access to its user base. Of the 25,000 people who have downloaded since the launch in November, 60 percent are "active users," says Kyalo. Shimba has not yet sold ads or begun trying to get doctors to pay.


text:
Yale begs student startups to stay — except this guyPaul Boutin · 08/01/08 02:00PM
The Yale Entrepreneurial Institute is a program whipped up by the school to connect student-founded startups with the local business environment. The program's director hopes YEI "leaves students and potential students with the impression that Yale is an incubator for student-run businesses, just like Stanford or MIT." This is the program's second summer. Last year, four of the six startups in the program left for literally greener pastures. Yale should be careful what it wishes for. At a school known for its tradition of naked parties, shouldn't authorities be glad the program wasn't around to keep the pants-shedding likes of Justin.tv cofounder and Yale alum Justin Kan on campus?


text:
Goose Sound DeterrentsTuesday, March 27th, 2012
Each year thousands of Golf Courses, Parks, Green Belts, Back Yards, Baseball Fields and even cemeteries are inundated with messy, slippery Canada Goose droppings. Canada Geese can be found on any type of grassy area that surrounds water, from backyard ponds, to large lakes and rivers. They breed throughout North America. Spring migration usually starts in late winter and will take several weeks to complete. The fall migration will begin when the water and soil begins to freeze. Geese feed mainly on land grazing on grassy plants and our lawns. In the spring and summer they can feed for up to 12 hours a day. This extended feeding leads to a lot of waste; a goose produces up to a pound of droppings a day. Multiply that by hundreds of geese and you have a big problem with goose droppings. This can lead to public health concerns in parks, golf courses, and other public areas.
One method of goose control are goose sound deterrents. (more…)


text:
The patent application covers the idea that kinetic energy from everyday wrist movements could be converted to power to recharge an iWatch battery, and the suggestion that the iWatch screen could be set in a holster that converts from straight to a wristband as it is 'slapped' onto the wrist.
The latter proposal could make the watch easier to remove and put on, and consequently easier to charge when it is on an owner's desk or bedside table.
The application, which was made in August 2011 and reported by Engadget, shows that Apple has been working on iWatch ideas for a number of years, and suggests includes a 'simple virtual keyboard' and an Amoled screen, which would reduce power consumption.
The device would, as has been rumoured extensively, include music browsing and phone call information. It would also include a flexible display that could be deactivated in areas that are not on display.
A range of designers have mocked up what they think an iWatch could look like
There is no certainty that the patent will be granted, or that its contents will ever go into production, but the news of its submission adds to speculation in recent weeks that has all-but confirmed Apple is developing a smart watch as it seeks to repeat its success with the iPhone and iPad and spur a new market.
The details of the device itself are sketchy, but it is claimed its features could include a curved touchscreen made from a new type of flexible glass, as featured in the patent, an array of sensors to monitor exercise patterns and heart rate, "wave and pay" function, access to maps, voice control and wireless integration with the iPhone. That could allow the wearer to take calls and read messages without having to delve into their pocket or bag, or mean the iphone would know when it was in its owner's hand and unlock automatically.
Apple reportedly has a team of 100 product designers working on the project, indicating it is now beyond the experimentation phase and heading towards production. It is claimed that Foxconn, the contractor that assembles iPhones and iPads in vast Chinese factory complexes, is in talks with Apple about the device, as well as working with component suppliers on efficient microchips and displays.


text:
The Wenner-Gren Foundation supports worldwide research in all branches of anthropology. This map of the globe shows active and recently completed grants and research sites receiving foundation support.
To zoom in, click and drag a box around the area you want to see in detail. Click on individual sites to learn more about the kind of research being conducted, the amount of funding, and the particular program providing support.


text:
Cyber Risk Services
Boost security, vigilance, and resilience
Investments in security are at an all-time high, yet successful cyber-attacks are still on the rise, both in number and sophistication. While today's fast-paced technology innovation powers new strategic initiatives, it also opens new doors for cyber criminals. They target financial assets and personal data, but also intellectual property and critical infrastructure. Our Secure.Vigilant.Resilient. approach helps you get ahead of cyber risk so your business can keep moving forward. Explore our insights and service offerings below.
Secure Services
Secure services
As organizations adopt more and varied ways of interacting with employees, constituents, customers and partners, securing proprietary information and other critical business assets becomes exponentially more difficult, and regulatory requirements more stringent. Addressing an ever-changing set of requirements–typically with finite budgets and security talent–presses business leaders to be more risk-focused in prioritizing their security investments. SECURE services help clients establish controls and processes around their most sensitive assets, balancing the need to reduce risk, while also helping to enable productivity, business growth, and cost optimization objectives. Change and innovation don't have to be the enemy of security. We can help.
- Enterprise Application Integrity (EAI) solutions help organizations build the controls they need to protect enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and other core business applications.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions leverage 702AV's LEAN methodology to help clients control which employees, customers, partners and suppliers access sensitive corporate resources, and streamline the process of managing the explosion in "digital identities."
- Privacy and Data Protection (PDP) services help clients protect personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive data, reducing the risk of data breaches, while also supporting the need for flexible and timely access to a wide range of corporate users.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
SIEM Services:
Security monitoring and cyber threat intelligence services are now part of 702AV 's portfolio of security solutions for high-risk industries.
As it becomes increasingly difficult to prevent infiltrations and unauthorized activity, organizations need threat awareness and advanced detection and intelligence solutions to rapidly identify unauthorized or anomalous activity in their environments. 702AV leverage deep experience with analytic and correlation technologies to help clients develop monitoring capabilities focused on critical business processes. By integrating threat data, IT data, and business data, security teams are equipped with context-rich alerts to help prioritize incident handling and streamline incident investigation. You can't respond to threats you can't see. We can help.
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Development services help clients with tools, technologies, and processes for effective, risk-aligned detection and incident handling, including capabilities for application security and privileged user monitoring.
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Optimization services help clients leverage SIEM technologies for actionable visibility across the IT environment.
- 702AV provide outsourced Security Operations, Managed Regulatory, and Threat Detection support. This can include remote management of the client premise monitoring technologies; integration of threat intelligence; development of monitoring for prioritized alerting when applications, business processes, or critical assets may be compromised; and support for threat and incident analysis.
- Threat Intelligence and Research solutions provide threat data and integration services to automate detection of malicious activity, supported by customized threat research to help companies identify emerging targeted threats and take preemptive action.
Resilient services
Given the ever-changing nature and complexity of today's business ecosystems, the technology environments, and cyber threat environments, business leaders are beginning to accept that not all cyber incidents can be prevented. Of the cyber-attacks and breaches that do occur, some may become full-blown business crises. How damaging they become could depend, in part, on how rapidly the situation can be analyzed, how decisively leaders take action and how effectively teams interact with customers, media, legal counsel, law enforcement and industry peers. Resilient services help clients be prepared. Don't wait until a cyber-attack happens. We can help.
- Cyber Crisis Management services help clients develop playbooks, policies, and skillsets to support quick, effective cyber incident response.
- Cyber War-Gaming and Simulation services create environments for teams to rehearse their response to staged incidents, allowing them to develop "muscle memory" and identify areas that may need to be improved in order to prepare for a real-world situation.
- Disaster Recovery services provide support to enact contingency plans and return technical operations to a normal state following a cyber-attack or other disruption.
- Cyber Incident Response Support services dispatch skilled technical and crisis management personnel when an incident occurs to assist in technical analysis, containment and post-incident recovery.
Managed Security services
It is more challenging than ever to keep pace with leading security practices and technologies, the regulatory landscape, and evolving cyber threats. Selectively outsourcing aspects of the cyber risk program can help contain costs, broaden coverage, provide access to subject matter specialist, and guidance to mature operational capabilities.
Compared to the broad range of companies that focus on standardized programs for managing security devices and technologies, the mission of 702av's managed security services is to deliver higher value offerings that support our clients' transformation to a secure cyber risk approach.
Offerings are organized into two areas:
1. Application Management Services help clients manage the security and integrity controls pertaining to enterprise applications, and the underlying infrastructure components, to support key risk and compliance management functions.
2. 702AV Managed Security Services provide outsourced security operations, managed regulatory and threat detection support. This can include remote management of SIEM or other on-premise monitoring technologies; integration of threat intelligence; support for threat and incident analysis; and platform development for advanced alerting when applications, business processes, or critical assets may be compromised.
Program Development and Governance
To grow and thrive, organizations are increasingly dependent on their complex technology ecosystems to connect with customers and constituents in new ways, to increase reach and profitability, and to garner data-driven insights for strategic decision-making. But as cyber-attacks occur with greater frequency and severity, board members and executives are becoming aware that technology-based innovations and initiatives also open doors to cyber risks.
Traditional security programs have often been unsuccessful in unifying the need to both secure and support technology innovation required by the business. 702AV's Cyber Risk Program Development and Governance services support the transition to an executive-led cyber risk program that balances requirements to be secure, vigilant, and resilient in line with the risk appetite of the organization.
Services include:
- Cyber risk and IT security program assessments, conducted on an enterprise-wide basis for specific business areas, provide insight on areas of strength and weakness and guide ongoing investment and organizational transition strategies.
- Executive cyber threat awareness programs help business leaders gain a better understanding of the cyber risk landscape, including how it may impact their particular organization, and establish cyber risk management priorities.
- The CISO transition lab is a one-day experience designed to help newly appointed CISOs develop a 180-day action plan to lead the cyber risk program, focusing on management of time, talent, and stakeholder relations.
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) services help organizations develop practical solutions to achieve better visibility over key components of the cyber risk program, leveraging leading vendor GRC platforms or custom-built solutions.