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The Religious Must Stand Up for Atheists
January 26, 2011
Today's guest post is by Joshua Stanton, a man I am lucky to call both a good friend and a colleague at the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue in my work as the Managing Director of State of Formation. In this post, Josh offers a thoughtful, personal reflection on why it is essential for the interfaith movement to stand up against anti-atheist rhetoric and action in the way that it does when particular religious communities come under fire. As an atheist, I couldn't appreciate this post more. Many thanks to Josh for his important perspective, and for using his voice to advocate for people like me. Without further ado:
The interfaith movement is beginning to rack up successes. While outbursts of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia (among other expressions of prejudice against religious communities) are nothing new, the growing and remarkably diverse chorus of voices trying to drown bigots out certainly is.
To take but one recent example, when the Park51 Muslim community center in Lower Manhattan was subjected to undue criticism this past summer, the groups that gathered behind closed doors to support its besmirched but beloved leaders included atheists, Jews, Christians, Muslims and more. It was heartening — as were the rallies led by Religious Freedom USA and New York Neighbors for American Values, which drew thousands to the streets to support the rights of all religious communities to assemble on private property. You could feel the interfaith movement surging forward on its remarkable course.
But I am uncertain, if not outright skeptical, that members of the interfaith movement would equally protect non-religious communities that come under similar scrutiny. To take a personal (and rather confessional) example, when a friend was excluded from an interfaith peace-building initiative because of being non-religious, people told him they were sorry. But nobody refused to continue participating in the group. It just didn't seem like a reason to protest the decision or leave the group altogether.
I am among those guilty of not speaking up — cowed by diffusion of responsibility and the glow of opportunity that the group provided. I am certain, based on the numerous stories my humanist and atheist friends have told me, that this was not an isolated occurrence, nor an unusually cowardly reaction on my part. Yet it is something for which I am still performing teshuvah — answering as a Jew and human being for wrongdoing to my friend, in this case through wrongful inaction.
Why is it that when someone criticizes or excludes atheists, it feels like the interfaith movement forgets its identity, if only for a split second? Why is it that well-meaning interfaith leaders defy their identities and fail to speak out against those who threaten or undermine the status of the non-religious? Individually, we may comfort our friends, but by and large we are not sticking our necks out, writing op-eds, holding protests and publicly condemning those who single out the non-religious.
In part, I would suggest that members of the interfaith movement have not yet developed reflexes for protecting the non-religious. There is somewhat less of a history of hatred for atheists in the West (and even less education about the hatred that has been made manifest), so it does not always register in our minds when someone speaks ill of atheists in a way that it would if someone spoke similarly about people of a particular religious group.
But guilt for the repeated historical failure of Western countries to protect religious minorities is hardly an excuse for inaction in the present to protect the non-religious. It is time that we, most especially in the interfaith movement, recognize, denounce and speak out against anti-atheist bigotry.
Admittedly, many religious individuals feel intellectually and theologically challenged by atheists. But this challenge is one we must greet and learn from, rather than respond to with aggression, passive and active alike. If God is truly powerful, non-believers can hardly break our belief, much less the Divine we believe in. If God is loving, then why should we hate — or ignore hatred directed towards others? If God is a Creator, how can we allow others to speak ill of the atheists and non-believers God gave life to? Non-belief is a reality for hundreds of millions of people around the world, and the religious can hardly condemn atheists without running into contradictions rendered by their faith.
If religious affiliation is a protected category in our laws, our minds and our actions, so too must non-affiliation and atheism. The interfaith movement must lead the way, and so too must its believing members. They — we — cannot allow this double-standard to persist.
This post originally appeared on The Huffington Post Religion.
Joshua Stanton serves as Program Director and Founding co-Editor of the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue at Auburn Theological Seminary and co-Director of Religious Freedom USA, which works to ensure that freedom of religion is as protected in practice as it is in writ. He is also a Schusterman Rabbinical Fellow and Weiner Education Fellow at the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City.
God, We Need Atheists
January 19, 2011
Today's guest post, by my friend Frank Fredericks (Co-Founder of Religious Freedom USA and Founder of World Faith), addresses the gaping cultural divide between Christians and atheists. Like Amber Hacker's NonProphet Status guest post, "A Committed Christian's Atheist Heroes," Frank writes as a dedicated Christian interested in finding ways to work with and better understand his atheist friends and neighbors. As someone who knows Frank and respects his work, I'm delighted to share his thought-provoking reflection here. Take it away, Frank:
The discourse between evangelical Christians and atheists has been antipodal at best. Whether it is Richard Dawkins calling faith "the great cop-out," or countless professed Christians using "godless" like an offensive epithet, we've reached new lows. In fact, generally the discussion quickly descends into a volley of talking points and apologetics. I abhor those conversations with the same disdain I reserve for being stuck in the crossfire between a toe-the-line Republican and slogan-happy Democrat, rehashing last week's pundit talking points.
I believe we need to revolutionize the way we interact. As an evangelical Christian, I recognize that my community equates atheism with pedophilia, like some dark spiritual vacuum that sucks out any trace of compassion or morality. Even in interfaith circles, where peace and tolerance (and soft kittens) rule the day, the atheists are often eyed with suspicion in the corner — if they're even invited.
I thank God for atheists. During my college years at New York University, I had the superb opportunity to have powerful conversations with atheists who challenged me to have an honest conversation about faith. I appreciate and a value how atheist friends of mine encouraged inquiry. Remarkably, while this may not have been their intent, it only strengthened my faith. While I was able to begin weeding out the empty talking points from the substantive discourse, I hope they also got a glimpse of the love of Christ from an evangelical who wasn't preaching damnation or waiting to find the next available segway into a three-fold pamphlet about how they need Jesus in their life. The point is, Christians need to stop seeing their atheist neighbors, co-workers, and even family members as morally lost, eternally damned, or a possible convert.
What lies at the bottom of this is the assumption, as pushed by many Christian leaders, is that religious people have the monopoly on morality and values. That, in a sense, you can't be good without God. This is troubling on several levels. While at first glance this seems theologically sound to assume the traditional concept of salvation, most haven't grappled with the problematic idea that Hitler could be in heaven and Gandhi could be in hell. That should be troubling for us. Also, the cultural and social ramifications of this leads to an antagonizing relationship. The Bible is littered with examples of non-religious, non-Christian, or non-Jewish people who do good in the eyes of God. It shouldn't be shocking to see atheists teach their children integrity, or volunteer in a soup kitchen.
While I reserve the bulk of my frustration for those misusing my own faith, atheists aren't blameless in this tectonic paradigm. Rather than taking the inclusive road of respectful disagreement, many of the largest voices for atheism find it more enjoyable to belittle faith, mock religion, and disregard their cultural and sociological value. In fact, many consider it their duty to evangelize their beliefs with the same judgmental fervor they fled from their religious past. Knowing that many came to define themselves as atheists against rigid religious upbringing, I don't judge their disdain and frustration. However, like venom in veins, it keeps them from moving forward to having a more productive discourse. So often, when the religious and non-religious traditions grapple with the big question, like ontological definition, theorized cosmology, or the inherent nature of man, these discussion happen separately, without an engagement that is both fruitful and intriguing. I know many of those atheists have something wonderful to bring to that discussion, if they would stop throwing rocks at the window and come sit at the table.
So this is what I propose to my Christian and atheist friends: If we Christians challenge ourselves, our communities and congregations, to treat our atheist brothers and sisters as equitable members of our communities, nation, and in the pursuit of truth, will atheists recognize the value of faith to those who believe, even while they may respectfully disagree? As atheism quickly becomes the second largest philosophical tradition in America, the two communities will only have a greater need of a Memorandum of Understanding to frame how we can collectively work together to challenge the greater issues that face us, which starts by recognizing that it's not each other.
Not sure where to start? Let's feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and protect human dignity. While community service can be utterly rational, I am also pretty sure Jesus would be down for that, too.
Frank Fredericks is the founder of World Faith and Çöñár Records; in his career in music management, he has worked with such artists as Lady Gaga, Honey Larochelle, and Element57. Frank has been interviewed in New York Magazine, Tikkun and on Good Morning America, NPR, and other news outlets internationally. He also contributes to the interView series on the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue. He currently resides in Astoria, New York, leading World Faith and working as an Online Marketing Consultant.
Tell Bill Maher About a Mohamed
November 5, 2010
Today's guest post, by my friend Frank Fredericks (Co-Founder of Religious Freedom USA and Founder of World Faith), calls out Bill Maher for his recent narrow-minded comments on Islam. All the more, it's a call to action — and one I plan on participating in. Take it away, Frank!
Last Friday on Bill Maher's show on HBO, he had an epiphany that should trouble many of us. After discovering that the various spellings of Mohamed together comprised the most popular name for baby boys in the United Kingdom, he claimed he was "alarmed" and later divulged, "I don't have to apologize, do I, for not wanting the Western world to be taken over by Islam in 300 years?"
Now, I know that Bill Maher has it out for all faiths. I saw his feature-length documentary, Religulous, where he found ignorant religious people to mock, and his spurn for faith leaves no religion untouched. However, I think for many religious and non-religious people alike, whose faith and intellect are not at odds, it is time to challenge Bill Maher.
I think he makes two errors that undermine the ethos of pluralism in America. Firstly, naming your child with a religious name doesn't necessitate faithful devotion in the child's life. I know plenty of Marys who avoid mass, Sauls who rarely go to synagogue, and yes, even Mohameds who really love bacon on their cheeseburgers.
The second issue is that Bill Maher implicitly proposes that religious observance of Islam is a threat to Western Civilization. This assumption of incapability of faith and patriotism is the same crime committed by the groups he makes a living mocking. We have an opportunity to reveal to Bill Maher that one's religious observance is not a hindrance to patriotism.
Since Maher already made it clear that he isn't interested in apologizing for his statements, I think we can one up him. Religious Freedom USA is announcing a campaign, asking people to email Bill Maher a story about a person you know named Mohamed. Perhaps your friend Mohamed is religious, non-observant or converted to another faith. Maybe Mohamed has an accent, whether an Indian accent, or a Brooklyn accent. Whoever your friend is, share with Bill Maher how your friend's name has not somehow caused him to inadvertently undermine the foundation of Western Civilization, and that he's even a productive member of society.
This is important here and now in America. Genuine Islamophobia is becoming increasingly frequent and its perpetrators unrepentant. Given the climate for such inflammatory language, this poses an opportunity to reframe the discussion on Islam in America, with a human face of our Muslim friends and neighbors.
We've written detailed instructions on the RFUSA website, which you can use to email and send your friends. If he gets a thousand emails from all of us, perhaps Bill Maher will rethink his sloppy analysis of Islam in America.
This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post.
Frank Fredericks is the founder of World Faith and Çöñár Records; in his career in music management, he has worked with such artists as Lady Gaga, Honey Larochelle, and Element57. Frank has been interviewed in New York Magazine and Tikkun and on Good Morning America, NPR, and other news outlets internationally. He also contributes to the interView series on the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue. He currently resides in Astoria, New York, leading World Faith and works as an Online Marketing Consultant.
A Call to Love With Our Feet
September 13, 2010
September 11th is a difficult anniversary. "Love" is perhaps the last word we might associate with that day.
On September 11th, 2001, I was fourteen-years-old and ignorant to a lot of what was happening in the world outside of my home of Minnesota. That day was a wake-up call to me, to be more aware of what was happening outside of my own context. To listen more and to learn more. But love was far from my heart.
Nine years later, we are experiencing another wake-up call. The call is the same: we must listen more and learn more. And, with a surge in anti-Muslim sentiment and hate crimes enveloping our nation, love again seems far from our collective hearts.
On Saturday, September 11th, 2010, I participated in a day of prayer and reflection. Granted, I did not pray, but I was glad to be there among those who do. On such a day, little else seems more appropriate than prayer or reflection.
On the ninth anniversary of 9/11, at that day of prayer and reflection, I listened to a woman who was in Lower Manhattan on the day of the attacks reflect on her experience. Through tears, she recounted the horror and fear she experienced that day. But she added that 9/11 was a wake-up call to her: it was a call to love more, not less. She spoke of her God's vision of inclusion and integration for all people; it was a message I carried with me when I hit the road for New York City just an hour later to attend Religious Freedom USA's Liberty Walk: An Interfaith Rally for Religious Freedom.
Yesterday, September 12, 2010, was a rainy day. In spite of the rain, at least 1,000 people came out to march for religious freedom in support of the Cordoba Initiative's Park51. We gathered at St. Peter's, the oldest Catholic church in NYC, to listen to speakers including the Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky, Father Kevin Madigan, Religious Freedom USA founders Joshua Stanton and Frank Fredericks, author and environmentalist Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, Auburn Theological Seminary President Rev. Katharine Henderson, and Charles Wolf, who was the husband of a 9/11 victim. After being inspired by their calls for inclusion and interfaith cooperation, we took to the streets.
It was a cold and rainy day, but as a diverse group of people of all faiths and none at all walked the streets of NYC arm in arm with flags in hand, it felt like a moment of transformation. It was not "us" supporting "them" — it was all of us, together, walking in hope and mutual loyalty. We were listening. We were learning. We were loving one another.
One man stopped us and asked what we were marching for. When we explained that we were walking for religious freedom, particularly in support of the Cordoba Initiative's Park51, he scoffed and said, "The whole country's against you!"
In one sense, he's right: the road to religious freedom in America has been long and it will continue to be. But he also couldn't be more wrong: pluralism will prevail. Those of us who walked the NYC streets that day proved it.
Our nation will heal from the wounds we sustained on September 11th, 2001, but we must do so together. Let us extend the call to be more than it is. It is not enough to listen more and learn more – we must, as both a survivor of 9/11 and a crowd of people walking in interfaith solidarity taught me, love more.
The Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel once said of his interfaith efforts for the Civil Rights movement: "When I march in Selma, my feet are praying." At the Liberty Walk, a group of people marched for religious freedom. And though I am a Secular Humanist who does not pray, truly it felt like all of our feet joined together in a common call: to listen more, learn more and, above all, to love more.
Jon Stewart Takes on Islamophobia
August 11, 2010
Last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart took on the islamophobic critics of Park51, aka the "Ground Zero" "Mosque." Everyone needs to watch the video — you can see it here. Best line? "Why does everyone think America is divided? It appears distrust of Muslims is the only thing that goes from 'sea to shining sea.'"
Why This "Mosque" Matters to Atheists
July 28, 2010
I remember the first time I was invited to attend an Islamic prayer meeting with a friend. As I sat and observed, I closed my eyes and listened to "as-salamu 'alaykum" sound against the walls of the mosque. Though it was my first time at an Islamic prayer meeting, the words rang familiar. I was transported back to my years of Christian worship attendance before I stopped believing in God, to services that concluded with an equivalent wish: "Peace be with you."
As most folks now know thanks to Sarah Palin's liberal use of the english language (never thought I'd put "Sarah Palin" and "liberal" together), there is a controversy brewing in lower Manhattan. Park51, a proposed Muslim community center, is coming under significant fire for its proximity to Ground Zero. The very conservative right, once again conflating the individual actions of an extremist fringe with the larger religion of Islam, has taken to calling this Muslim community center a mosque and is demanding that the city forbid its construction.
Yesterday my friend Joshua Stanton, in collaboration with a diverse group of young leaders, launched Religious Freedom USA, a counter-movement in support of Park51. In a write-up for the Huffington Post, Josh and Frank Fredericks offered a poetic explanation of why they are establishing this initiative:
Some may wonder why a Born Again Christian and a future rabbi, both under the age of 25, are working to build support for a Muslim community center. To us it seems natural: this is not simply a Muslim issue, a Jewish issue, or a Christian issue. This is an American issue, and members of all religious communities are affected by a threat to religious freedom.
We Atheists, Agnostics, Secular Humanists, Freethinkers, Skeptics and the like should be leading the charge in support of Park51 alongside Josh and Frank. We value freedom of choice when it comes to religion — because of it, we are able to choose "none." Which means we should rally behind the right others have to practice their religion of choice, and stand in solidarity when their right to do so is threatened.
As we well know, surveys show that the non-religious are among the most marginalized groups in this country. We understand what it is like to have our non-religious beliefs and identities diminished or dismissed. So too is Islamophobia rampant in our culture; yesterday the Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee was quoted as saying that he is "not sure" if the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion to Muslims, calling Islam a "cult." Such inflammatory rhetoric should sound very familiar to our community, which is often accused of being a cultish and immoral outlier in a religious nation.
Park51 is under attack because of how demonized Muslims are in America, plain and simple. Many Americans see nothing but godless, immoral, savage heathens when they think of Muslims. As a community comparably cast, we should empathize and come to their defense. Defending their freedom is defending our own. Josh and Frank get it just right when they write that "more extreme voices want this right to apply only to their own religious communities, and not to others. But when one group's freedoms are threatened, the religious freedom of all Americans is at stake… This is about protecting the civil rights assured to all Americans in the Constitution."
If we want to ensure that our non-religious freedoms are protected, we must stand up for our Muslim neighbors. This is not merely a civil imperative: it is a moral one. Our Humanistic values call us to act on behalf of the oppressed. The first Humanist Manifesto states that Humanists should "endeavor to establish the conditions of a satisfactory life for all, not merely for the few. By this positive morale and intention humanism will be guided, and from this perspective and alignment the techniques and efforts of humanism will flow."
Another central value of Secular Humanism is reason; the propaganda being put forth by those who oppose Park51 is entirely irrational and unethical. We can and should call them out. Let's join the Religious Freedom USA campaign and stand up for Park51. I can see the headline now: "Atheists and Muslims Band Together!" The political right would have a field day. It may sound farfetched but it's happened before. It can and should happen again now.
You don't need to be a Muslim or a Christian to wish peace, or salam, for us all. Now, let us have freedom too.


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Women In Media: It's Foxtel's Director Customer & Loyalty Chantal Walker
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What would you do if you were the Prime Minister?
Having worked full-time while having all my three kids (now 23, 20 and 15) in different countries, South Africa, Canada, USA and Australia I think there is a lot that Australia needs to fix on this one to make women feel empowered to continue their careers, make the choices that suit their family situation whilst at the same time recognising that the most important thing is that darling new baby who needs quality care to thrive and become a valuable part of a future Australia.
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Story telling and creating lasting memories, some of the physical nature (I love sewing and knitting) and some of the metaphysical in terms of good times to draw on in the dark times in our minds. Life is too short to focus on the negative – every day we have so many things to be grateful for and one should always look for the funny side of life as it is always there – it's just hidden some days!
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Have you ever felt like giving up?
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You may be quite familiar with the name Blake Robinson by now, especially if you're a fan of video game music. Using software and tools that he's meticulously developed, Robinson produces orchestrations of iconic video game soundtracks that, arguably, take the source music to another level. He's produced plenty of free material, but also licensed albums for Super Metroid and Banjo-Kazooie.
Robinson has once again obtained the relevant licensing through JoyPad Records and is working on possibly his most substantial project yet, which will incorporate the music from iconic Super NES title Chrono Trigger. Due to the volume of content this will be split into multiple releases, with Robinson saying the following:
CHRONO TRIGGER SYMPHONY focuses The Synthetic Orchestra's efforts on recreating and remastering the soundtrack to Square Enix's classic video game from the Chrono series. Spanning several volumes, the project re-orchestrates all your favourite music from the game while remaining faithful to the originals. As each volume is released, every piece of music from the game will be featured, re-orchestrated by hand - one note at a time.
This first volume will be released on 22nd August and will be available on Loudr and iTunes, with more information on the official Chrono Trigger Symphony website. If you want to learn more about Blake Robinson and his work, meanwhile, you can also check out our interview with the man himself and our Banjo-Kazooie Symphony review.
In the meantime, the trailer below gives a sample of what to expect. Are you interested in picking this up?


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August 11, 2011
Baldwin High School alumni Nick Nelson, left, and Eric Jorgensen take a moment to relax before they start the San Francisco marathon July 31. The pair of former BHS students finished their first-ever marathon and have a craving to run another one soon.
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BHS graduates fight through 'wall' during first marathon
Eric Jorgensen and Nick Nelson's hardest step of their 26.2-mile race on the west coach wasn't their final step across the finish line. It was a small step up a curb near the 25-mile mark of the San Francisco Marathon.
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It was only after I situated the aqua garden just so with irises, water lilies and stones that a frog came by. Introducing Maurice, the star of the garden this summer. He is a bronze frog, green face and bronze body, very contemplative and still around even though it's getting colder at night.
There was a mini Maurice as well, in the smaller pond.
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The Pickerel Frog who has a nice flashy coat
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A geometric mechanism of diffusion: rigorous verification in a priori unstable Hamiltonian systems
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In this paper we consider a representative a priori unstable Hamiltonian system with 2 + 1/2 degrees of freedom and we apply the geometric mechanism for diffusion introduced in [A. Delshams, R. de la Llave, T.M. Seara, A geometric mechanism for diffusion in Hamiltonian systems overcoming the large gap problem: heuristics and rigorous verification on a model, Mem. Amer. Math. Soc. 179 (844) (2006), viii + 141 pp.], and generalized in [A. Delshams, G. Huguet, Geography of resonances and Arnold diffusion in a priori unstable Hamiltonian systems, Nonlinearity 22 (8) (2009) 1997– 2077]. We provide explicit, concrete and easily verifiable conditions for the existence of diffusing orbits. The simplification of the hypotheses allows us to perform the straightforward computations along the proof and present the geometric mechanism of diffusion in an easily understandable way. In particular, we fully describe the construction of the scattering map and the combination of two types of dynamics on a normally hyperbolic invariant manifold.
CitationDelshams, A.; Huguet, G. A geometric mechanism of diffusion: rigorous verification in a priori unstable Hamiltonian systems. "Journal of differential equations", 01 Març 2011, vol. 250, núm. 5, p. 2601-2623.
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The sample application named Collection Variable, demonstrates the usage of the Fetch Records task to fetch records from a Form and use it for calculation in another form. This application has two forms:
In the On User Input block of Customer Field in Form B
if (input.Customer != null) { if (input.Commission != null) { dat = FormA [ID == input.Customer]; input.Total = (dat.Salary + input.Commission); } }
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Verdict in Jobstown case - All defendants cleared by jury!
An initial statement from the Committee for a Workers' International (CWI):
In a crushing defeat for the Irish political establishment and ruling class, the jury in the #jobstownnotguilty case in Ireland found all six defendants not guilty of the "false imprisonment" of former deputy prime minister Joan Burton, during a spontaneous protest against water charges and austerity in the working class neighbourhood of Jobstown, in Tallaght, South West Dublin.
The defendants included Paul Murphy, Solidarity TD (MP) and Socialist Party (CWI in Ireland) member, as well as Kieran Mahon and Mick Murphy, Solidarity councillors and Socialist Party members. Also on trial were Mick Banks, Scott Masterson and Frank Donaghy.
This defeat of an establishment attempt to punish the working class and socialists for the mass victorious battle against water charges is a historic victory for working class struggle as well as Solidarity, the Socialist Party and the CWI, and all others involved.
Click here to see short clips (on the CWI website - below its statement) of Paul Murphy addressing the press, following the verdict, and of Mick Barry, another Solidarity TD and Socialist Party member revealing the verdict to the Irish parliament.
The CWI would like to thank all comrades in its sections throughout the world who organised powerful international solidarity in the last months against this attack on democratic rights.
A press release from Neil Cafferky, Jobstown Not Guilty England & Wales Coordinator:
The biggest political trial in a generation in Ireland has concluded today with all defendants being found not guilty.
The trial arose from a sit down protest in front of the car of then Táinaiste (deputy [prime minister) Joan Burton.
The six defendants TD (Member of Parliament) Paul Murphy, Michael Murphy and Kieran Mahon (both elected councillors for Solidarity, the Left Alternative) Frank Donaghy, Michael Banks and Scott Masterson were charged with false imprisonment.
There were scenes of wild celebration outside the court with chants of 'Jobstown innocent, Labour guilty' (Joan Burton is a member of the Labour Party). Members of the police and the DPP were booed by supporters as they left the court.
The campaign will now focus its efforts on ensuring the remaining false imprisonment charges against 11 other defendants are dropped.
There are also calls for an 18-year-old who was convicted in the juvenile court in relation to the protest in 2016 to have his conviction overturned.
Jobstown Not Guilty England & Wales would like to thank everyone here who supported the campaign, particularly those trade union branches and trades councils who sent messages of protest and solidarity and made financial contributions. Your support was vital in bringing this case to international attention.
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As we get older, things just seem to not work as well as they once did. Most people focus on the aging signs on their skin, hair and figure. But did you know that aging causes changes in our vision?
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We talked about thanksgiving and what being thankful is. We began to list all the things Daisy is thankful for (all the people or things) she is happy to have in her life.
As I am writing this I am thinking about how we will discuss this further, talking about the opportunities she has; being able to play soccer, play with her sister, dance, learn. The list could go on and on, as could the discussion. Teaching children to have a 'cup half full" attitude is wonderful skill to carry though life. Being able to find the positive in most situations makes life easier and often more fulfilling.
When we had a list Daisy was happy with, we started work on our tree.
We glued the tree onto construction paper.
What time of day we start a craft, often influences the amount of energy Daisy can give to a project. This activity was started after 2pm and she was lacking enthusiasm so I wrote the 'Thanks' on the leaves. If we had done this in the morning Daisy would have been able to write some of the leaves herself. With younger children the leaves would need to be bigger and photos and magazines could be used for collage. I wrote on the leaves for her.
We used leaves from the Family Tree Kit and Autumn Leaves Paper Bits. The leaves from the family tree kit were a bit difficult to remove for kids so I did this. I would recommended having some ready before the activity starts. Autumn Leaves Paper Bits were easier to use as they were all loose. The texture was lovely to write on.
Daisy wrote her name on the little sign provioded in the Family Tree Kit and her Thanksgiving Tree was finished. It is proudly displayed near our dinner table.
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| This is the 81st story of Our Life Logs | I'm not exactly certain where to start with my story, so I will begin at the beginning. I was born a long time ago, in California. My father was in seminary and my mother was working for the same institution where my father was. I was rather unexpected since my mother had been told … Continue reading One of Us


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A Florida appeals court has a message for drug dealers: don't take your kids to work.
The Third District Court of Appeals today upheld the child neglect conviction of a man who police say stood on a Miami-Dade County street corner selling drugs with his two-year-old child in his arms.
James Thompson argued he should have been acquitted of child neglect, a charge he faced when arrested in November 2011 at what the police say was an open-air drug market.
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"Over the course of 20 to 25 minutes, the detective observed Thompson engage in six hand-to-hand narcotics sales with the child in his arms," three judges wrote in their unanimous opinion upholding the conviction.
The court said it had "little difficulty in concluding that Thompson's willful exposure of his two-year-old child to multiple drug transactions could reasonably be expected to result in serious physical injury or a substantial risk of death to the child." Those are the relevant elements of "child neglect not causing great bodily harm," the crime Thompson was convicted by a jury of committing.
"'Drug rip-offs' are 'common place' in our community 'and usually involve violence with a firearm resulting in death or injury,'" the court noted, citing its 1991 precedent.
Thompson, 44, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in July 2012 for child neglect, according to Department of Corrections records. It is his fifth stay in prison since 1990, the records state, most for cocaine convictions, but also for aggravated battery on a pregnant victim, theft and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


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TyrodTaylor wrote:Oh no, I didn't mean to ask if u had applied to W and L. I was replying to the above posters comment talking about how their spouse hqated lexington, which I was asking if she meant lexington,va ie W and L. Lexington va is awful and there is nothing to do there. Wmbg isn't like that
Got it. Yeah, I've heard from many that live there that Williamsburg is a good place to live, especially for those not in the partying singles crowd. And it's close enough to DC to keep things fresh, I guess.


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Art Hayes
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(b. 1923)
Joseph Arthur (Art) Hayes was a Canadian fan in the 1950s-1960s.
He was a member of several clubs, including the N3F. For the N3F he edited issues of Tightbeam, Writer's Exchange, and The National Fantasy Fan, was OE of N'APA, and chaired the club's Welcommittee. He published Len Collins' Science Fiction Collections Index for the Collector's Bureau. He won the club's Kaymar Award in 1963.
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Ok, if there is anything I hate it's being a one trick pony, and I don't want this series to only be about how sick Jess gets, and all of the messy fallout thereafter.
That being said this one is too good to pass up. The following is an instant message Jess sent me this morning:
Jessica: I'm dying.
me: Oh honey, your stomach is really bad?
Jessica: nooo, i just wanted you to say "you're not dying" teehehehe... sowwy. No but seriously, I don't feelz nasueous too much, I think seeing something Amy was eating was what brought on the dash to the toilet (seriously, some kind of cold macaroni salad, NASTY) it was like within two minutes that I was just like ok, we gonna get sick NOW.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Creature Chronicles: Sick Update
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- Jessica DesLongchamp said...
I can't believe the way your exploiting me!!!!
Hahaha.. all my bad stupid spelling in gmail chat. I guess it is funny though, so totally worth it. Ilu.
- July 27, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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Mines Malingerer
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Location: Folsom, Ca, USA
How do Ghost moths mate?
Do we only see the male of the Species and the females are very rare. If true, and the females had see invisible this would let the female chose the mates without being mobbed like ducks. If what we see is the females then maybe the males are rare and are visible and have see invisible. This way only the strongest males would mature and the weak would be culled by other monsters.
Just won a game and my brain is running a little overboard.


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Largest Apple store worldwide in Grand Central Terminal
Apple will open its largest store in the world in Grand Central Terminal New York City, potentially bringing in $5 million in revenue for the MTA, officials said.
"Our four stores in Manhattan are incredibly popular with customers and we are excited to bring the Apple retail experience to this incredible location," said Apple spokesman Nick Leahy.
The submitted proposal would allow the use of more than 23,000 square feet, and the takeover of both the north and northeast balconies, making it Apple's largest store worldwide.
Apple released a new iPad advertisement called "We'll Always" which shows off the iPad in many different uses.
As with previous iPad ads, Apple is focusing on the user experience by demonstrating various iPad apps.


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Emile Cornelissen PhD MSc
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Emile Cornelissen is a Senior Scientific Researcher at KWR and since 2014 a Visiting Scientist at the Singapore Membrane Technology Centre (SMTC) at the NTU in Singapore. He obtained his Chemical Engineering MSc degree (1992) and his Chemical Engineering PhD degree (1997) at the University of Twente (the Netherlands). From 1997-2002 he worked as a Process Engineer at Seghers better technology for Water in Belgium and worked on membrane filtration in wastewater treatment. Since 2003 he is a Senior Scientific Researcher at KWR Water Research Institute and his research topics include membrane fouling and cleaning, rejection of emerging contaminants by pressure driven membranes and developing innovative processes. He published more than 81 papers in well-respected scientific journals (h-factor of 22), co-filed 3 patents and written three book chapters. He received several innovation awards in the field water treatment and membrane filtration.


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This is the second in a series of posts on "Building an LMS (Learning Management System) in WordPress".
I have been using various kinds of Learning Management Systems over the years including commercial and open source.
First we need to clarify that this is using the software from WordPress.org and not the blogging option available at WordPress.com.
- Hosted by WordPress, named by WordPress which means your web address will have .wordpress.com at the end of it
- Limits to what can be set up on your site
- You can't upload and use plugins
- If you just want a blog, it's perfect!
- Free use of WordPress software
- Thousands of free and premium plugins
- You control what is included, access, etc.
- You must have a domain name
WordPress is just the Software which includes:
- a Theme – what the pages will look like
- Pages and posts – this is where your courses/content resides
- Plugins – the bits of software you choose to create the LMS you want
Choosing a Theme
- A theme, that will respond/work with mobile devices, these are usually called "Responsive" themes and look for the type of device your learner is using
- A theme that will work well with your LMS plugin, many plugins have themes that work better with them than others, so make sure your theme works with the LMS plugin you decide to use
- Simple to use, and customize, we like plugins that are simple to use
- Most Wordadequate Press sites, themes or plugins do NOT have security built in. While WordPress.com has all the security built in, not as much is included in the .org software. So it is important for you to protect your site as best you can
- A security plugin like iThemes Security is required to protect data and site
- Simple to use, just answer questions / choice options
In the next issue, I will talk about what I was looking for and what I found for LMS plugins in WordPress.


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French Bakery are hosting a Gingerbread House decorating feature at the festival. For just AED40 you can decorate your own 2D gingerbread house to take away with you! This is the perfect sweet treat to take away with you! Yum!
Welcome to "France in Dubai" is the idea behind the French Bakery concept. It's the joy of eating freshly baked goodies straight from the bakery in a French inspired café setting. French Bakery has been serving UAE residents with its authentic baked products "Made in France" for over 16 years. Pioneering the unique concept of a Bakery plus Café plus production facility it has redefined the concept of boulangerie patisserie.
Each French Bakery outlet epitomizes the experience of the proverbial French Café Culture, which is to get pampered by a luscious array of crème de la crème offerings. Our new shop design, more urban and modern interior welcomes customers for either coffee with friends, including one of our wide selection of pastries or for a business lunch comprised of a selection of sandwiches, quiches, mixed salads or something from our bistro menu.
In addition to the Emirates, French Bakery is also in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Through our franchising, you will soon find our innovative concept in neighboring countries such as Egypt, Sultanate of Oman, Qatar and Azerbaijan.


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Yes, the Olympics have started today. I've watched most the opening ceremonies over two time zones as the afternoon also involved work and a nap. LOL. I love the Olympics every time. I like the spirit behind getting the world together to celebrate one thing, in this case sport. The rest of the time I'm not really a sports person – I watch the occasional baseball or hockey game, skating competition or curling match but nothing serious. So why the Olympics?
Two reasons – Honestly, cheesy but the honestly, the spirit. I got a bit emotional when I saw Palestine then Syria come in. Both countries that have had a long road to get to these Olympic games. BTW, did anyone see South Sudan come in? They are supposed to be competing under the Olympic flag since the country doesn't have an Olympic body yet (since it's only a year old). Countries that are experiencing civil war and international disputes and questioned whether they should even exist all come together in sportsmanship. It makes the heart a bit soft.
My second reason – I love cheering on my country. Canada is not overtly patriotic, especially when compared to our southern neighbours, but that doesn't mean we don't feel it. The Olympic games give us a chance to show it. So locally — here's a list of our athletes There are many more Canadians worth mentioning like Adam van Koeverden, Clara Hughes, Ian Miller (the oldest competitor for Canada at age 65), Alexandre Despatie and Dylan Armstrong.
Click here for the full schedule, including an easy link to each sport and the competitors. Cheers to Canada!!!


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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Welcome to the archive of No More Consultants
Welcome! This site contains much of the content from the original NING community site associated with No More Consultants. The NING site has run its course now, and has been dormant for some time, so we have taken the decision … Continue reading
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11.2015 - 09.2016
Uniteh Ltd - Elpromproekt Ltd - ETSK Ltd (Bunge Ukraine) Nikolaev
SCADA WinCC 7.2, PLC Siemens SIMATIC S7-416 (Step 7 V5.5), remote IO stations ET200M and ET200iSP, frequency converters Sinamics G120P (SINAMICS Starter), control and protection devices Simocode Pro V (Simocode ES)
Automation system for the sunflower seed transportation and cleaning site as part of production and processing complex, as well as its integration with the other sites. Automated equipment: 3 silos with discrete and radar (analogue) level sensors, 4 silo dust aspiration fans, 7 bucket elevators, 33 conveyors, 10 dust aspiration filters, 2 probe sampling machines, 6 electrically driven valves with positioning (encoders) and 13 without positioning, 4 change-over valves, 4 hoppers (with discrete upper level sensors) and 4 cleaning lines, each of which comprises a separator, drum sieve and dust aspiration (fan, scraper, dozer). Features: automated route management - up to 10 concurrent channels (1300 pass options for each channel); manual control of individual devices from both the computer screen and locally; emergency protection (jamming, current, speed, and level sensors, also by the signal from frequency converters anf starters) and alarm system; alarm and event log; trends for analog values (currents, levels, speeds, positions of valves); separate authentication for all users. See screenshots.
06.2015, 02.2016
NPP Uniteh - complex for transshipment and storage of crops in the territory of "Port Ochakov" Ochakiv
Schneider Modicon M340 (Unity 7.0), Insat MasterSCADA 3.6
Modification of grain elevator control system due to the addition of: dust aspiration machine and pneumatic positioned valve for scales; dust aspiration fans for transport equipment; direct routes from truck reception to loading on the vessel (without loading in silos).
12.2015 - 08.2016
AMICO - Plant "Pallada" - Dormac Durban, South Africa
Schneider Modicon M251 PLC, Delphi HMI with Modbus TCP driver. Double redundant Modbus TCP network with software hot standby.
Developed dock ballast control system: designed electrical diagrams, developed PLC and PC software, performed installation supervision and commissioning, translated design and operational documentation into English. See photos and video. See screenshot.
03.2016 - 10.2016
NPP Uniteh - Novoodesskiy elevator LLC, Nova Odessa
Schneider Modicon M251 & M241 (SoMachine 4.1). OPC: CoDeSys v3. Insat MasterScada 3.7. Soft starters: Altistart ATS48
Automation system for elevator: reception from trucks, cleaning (Luch ZSO-200), drying (Bonfanti), storage (8 silos by 4 thousand tons), shipping to trucks. Automated equipment: bucket elevators (5 pcs.) with soft starters, conveyors (20), valves (33), change-over valves (16), silo fans (34), dust aspiration systems (4), silos and hoppers (12), separators (2), Bonfanti dryer (1). Features: automatic routes - up to 5 concurrent channels (900 pass options for each channel); manual control of a separate devices from the computer screen; emergency protection (current, velocity, jamming and level sensors) and alarm system; logging of alarms and operator actions; flexible adjustment of the technological settings. See screenshots.
08.2016 - 09.2016
NPP Uniteh LLC - ETSK LLC (Bunge Ukraine) Nikolaev
SCADA WinCC 7.2; PLC Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 (TIA Portal V13 SP1)
Automation system for three-tower dryer Mega, as part of production and processing complex, as well as its integration into the overall system. Automated equipment: 15 fans and common dust aspiration (rotary-valve feeder and fan), 3 discharge mechanisms with controlled speed of discharge, 9 discrete level sensors and 12 temperature transmitters (3 for drying agent, 9 for seed), 2 valves regulating the flow of steam to heat-exchangers (PID-control of position according to the pressure and temperature of the agent). Features: manual control of separate devices from the computer screen; automatic temperature regulation of the drying agent; emergency protection of individual devices, as well as the drying process as a whole (by overheating of the drying agent and/or seed, empty tower, discharge failure, dust aspiration failure) and alarm system; alarm and event log; separate window with trends for analog values (temperature, discharge rate, valve position); flexible adjustment of drying process interlocks. See screenshots.


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Jane Van De Velde
Jane Van De Velde, DNP, RN is president of THE REIKI SHARE PROJECT, a nonprofit organization that teaches Reiki to individuals with serious illnesses. Jane holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and has been practicing and teaching Reiki for over 11 years. Jane has extensive experience working within the cancer community. She has offered over 1000 Reiki sessions to individuals and caregivers who are dealing with cancer diagnosis. She volunteers at both a cancer treatment center and a nonprofit support center in the Chicago area.
In the past five years, THE REIKI SHARE PROJECT has offered over 25 Reiki classes for the cancer community. She seeks to integrate the practice of Reiki into health care organizations.


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Military & Veterans
Making the transition from the military back to civilian life can be a challenge. To help, we formed a dedicated Veterans Community Network (VCN), where the support of fellow service members fosters engagement and creates a sense of community. Bristol-Myers Squibb provides a rewarding work environment for veterans to build their careers and to create a new life for themselves and their families.
Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your job search:
- Your plan: Invest time in thinking about your personal and professional goals and how you can apply your experiences to the journey ahead.
- Your resume: It's important to align your skills, training, and accomplishments—and their relevancy—to the job's basic requirements. If you're applying to more than one job, it's often helpful to have several versions of your resume, each corresponding to the different roles/positions.
- Your job search: Focus on jobs that not only interest you, but that you are also qualified to perform. A well-written resume will help recruiters see how your skills align with the job.
- Your interview: Before you interview with us, get advice from someone who's been in your shoes. Your recruiter can connect you with one of our Veterans Community Network (VCN) ambassadors.
If you're ready for a career with us and have a disability that inhibits your ability to complete our application process, we're happy to provide assistance. Simply email email@example.com.