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A school-based internship of one academic year is required of all students. Every effort will be made to match you with a school setting that is appropriate for your background and interests. You must enroll in EDPS 690, which must involve a full academic year in a school setting for a total of 1,440 clock hours of experience. You will take an active role in securing your internship. You will develop a curriculum vitae and apply to at least three sites that offer the best chance for your personal and professional growth.
After the internship placement is approved by the internship supervisor, you will be asked to develop a plan of objectives. Modification and approval of this plan must come from the Ball State internship supervisor.
After each semester, you will evaluate your experience and, in turn, be evaluated by the site supervisors. Data from these evaluations and visits are used in assessing your progress toward stated objectives as well as judging the feasibility of the future use of each site.
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It's amazing how, out of nowhere the pain comes flooding in. I've been living my life, busy as hell, enjoying everything and not thinking about babies, especially the one that died. And out of the blue, one comment sends me into a tailspin.
I've been crying for at least an hour and the pain sitting in my gut feels as strong as it ever has been. I understand it hasn't been long enough, but I did expect it to get weaker, like ice melting into a drink.
I know that tomorrow I will get up in the morning and go to work and act as if nothing has changed, but right now I feel lost, helpless, hopeless, despairing. My world is fucked up right now.
And I feel fat and old and ugly and unwanted. Infertility added pounds, and a miscarriage added more. I haven't been motivated to eat healthy either. I've only been out once to run. I haven't yet joined the gym. And when I see myself in pictures, I see my mom. Sometimes I don't know if my husband and I can survive this. And if I lose him, who would want me? Would I even want to be wanted?
"Well, I've been afraid of changing
'Cause I've built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older and I'm getting older too
Oh, I'm getting older too"
~Stevie Nicks, "Landslide"
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The Murkowski administration is moving the Alaska Marine Highway System headquarters to Ketchikan. Juneau doesn't like that decision.
Its political leaders - city and state - have voiced outrage since the announcement. Some of the outrage would have come no matter what Murkowski decided to do because the complainers aren't in the governor's camp; they supported the other gubernatorial candidate. Other Juneau complaints are about being surprised by the announcement or its timing. No one's timing is always right.
Bruce Weyhrauch, R-Juneau, chair of the House State Affairs Committee, which has jurisdiction over state Department of Transportation facilities, said this week's legislative hearing on the move is only the beginning of a long public comment period. Juneau crowded into the hearing room in indignation.
There is much to be discussed, according to Juneau political leaders. After all, Juneau stands to lose 40 to 45 jobs to Ketchikan.
That's a concern Ketchikan understands. It lost jobs by the hundreds in recent years.
Where was the Legislature with its hearings when Ketchikan stood to lose more than 1,000 jobs, and did?
Ketchikan's jobs went the way of the timber industry with its pulp mills and sawmills. They did the same in Wrangell, Petersburg and on Prince of Wales. Between those areas, 1,396 jobs were lost between 1993 and 2002.
Juneau, meanwhile, gained 2,719 jobs or experienced a 19 percent employment increase, while the rest of the region registered a 5 percent decline, according to the March 2004 issue of Alaska Economic Trends, a publication of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Where was the Legislature with its hearings when the entire region - with the exception of Juneau - lost all of those jobs?
Juneau legislators questioned the quickness of the Murkowski decision, the perceived lack of discussion and, of course, the environment.
The environment! The worst environment to be in is that without employment. Just ask all of the Ketchikan residents who lost their jobs or had family members move to find work after the pulp mills and sawmills closed.
Before the Legislature starts to question the environment of the proposed site for the new ferry headquarters - Ketchikan's pulp mill site - shouldn't it ensure all of its existing facilities meet environmental standards and safety?
Where was the Legislature with its hearings when a Juneau building housing ferry employees had to be cleaned up because of an overwhelming smell of diesel? Did that get cleaned up or does diesel still tease the nostrils upon entering that building?
Ketchikan believes something doesn't smell right. The Murkowski administration decided it would save state dollars to move the ferry headquarters. It did the same thing as Boeing Co. when the Seattle-based company decided to make a similar move. It's all about economics. It's a business decision.
That Ketchikan will benefit economically, that's good for Ketchikan. But the bottom line is that the state officials are managing as if they owned the ferry system; they're doing what's right regardless of where the political power calls "home."
Juneau can talk all it wants about the decision. It isn't "losing" any jobs. The jobs that move to Ketchikan will be offset by jobs gained with a new fast ferry being home ported there. And Juneau still has the more than 2,500 new jobs it got in the past 10 years.
Now that's something to talk about.
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- Worshipers of Garl Glittergold celebrate the Communion of Laughter with various activities[1]
- Worshipers of Tyr perform the ritual of the Maiming at which a giant gauntleted hand appears above the congregation and then disappears in an illusion of flaming blood[2]
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (1998). Demihuman Deities. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 152. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
- ↑ Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc), p. 170. ISBN 978-0786903849.


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I love that Josh is fulfilling his doctorate dreams by being in school to be an ER doctor, I am so grateful for being able to be home with Eli and watch him grow and develop into his own little person.
I love going on walks with him during the day and having our little lunch dates just the two of us. I've been finding beauty in the simple things and trying to find thankfulness in everything apart of our lives. Sometimes it's definitely tough but I realize if I have a positive attitude then so does the rest of my family.
This is SUCH a true statement and a good reminder for me to watch my attitude around the house.
We live a loving, but a bit of a hectic life and I think lately it's been wearing on Eli. This is so hard to see. This morning for example he woke up at 3:45am and didn't go back down until 6 am. Josh woke up to get ready for work and we took Eli out of his room and he shared some breakfast with Josh. While Josh was getting ready to leave Eli wouldn't let him go. He walked out into the garage with Josh waving good bye at the same time as trying to get in the car with him. Heart breaking! I think it hurt Josh more then anything because he had to leave and knew he wouldn't be coming back until late because of class.
1 Corinthians 16:14 Do everything in love. Let all that you do be done in love. Let all that you do be done in love. Let all your things be done with charity.
While it may be hard on Josh to fulfill his dream of being a doctor, I know he enjoys it (well, maybe not the road to get there) because it is IN love he's doing it for himself, for his family and most importantly I know he is going to glorify God with his career. A long and tedious road, but it will all be worth it.
There is not another person in this world who loves Eli more then his daddy. The bond they share is amazing. While I tend to get jealous of Josh because his patience for Eli easily outweigh's mine (he doesn't spend all day with him), I am so very appreciative for their bond. It's a bond he can't share with anyone but his daddy and I absolutely love it.
Eli, we love you more then you will ever know. Thank you for being you. Thank you for showing us innocence and happiness through the eyes of a child. Thank you for showing us how to be kiddos again. We love you so much and we can't wait to see you grow up.


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Work has started to fix a lift bridge between New Hampshire and Maine that had gotten stuck and caused traffic problems along the seacoast.
The work could take up to two days. Conditions weren't optimal: Workers started at 7 a.m. Thursday in subzero weather. By noon, it got up to 12 degrees in Portsmouth.
Department spokesman Bill Boynton said authorities were performing a routine test on Sarah Long Bridge on Wednesday when it failed to close all the way, becoming stuck about a foot over the roadbed.
Officials don't know for sure whether the cold weather contributed to the problem.
The bridge carries the Route 1 Bypass over the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth and Kittery, Maine
One of the two remaining bridges connecting Kittery, Maine to Portsmouth, New Hampshire is stuck. The bridge's lift mechanism broke down with the bridge about a foot above the roadway. All traffic trying to cross from Maine to New Hampshire must now be rerouted across the I-95 bridge, since both the Memorial and Sarah long bridges are out of service.
DOT Spokesman Bill Boynton says the Sarah Long Bridge was being lifted in order to quote "give it some exercise" in the cold weather, when it came out of skew. "It really has to be perfectly level in order to get back into place on the road-bed," Boynton says, "Getting out of skew is not unusual, what is unusual is that there is some damage associated with this particular problem."
Boynton says it's not clear why the damage occurred, or how long before the bridge is operational again. But the bridge is slated to be replaced.
"It's our number one red-listed bridge right now. It dates back to the early 1940s. It's a lift bridge which gives it more moving parts." He says Maine and New Hampshire are working on finding the funds to fix the bridge, but haven't come up with them yet.
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Local teacher arrested on drug charges
Wanda English Burnett
A South Ripley teacher has been suspended pending an investigation after being arrested on drug charges at the Orlando Airport in Florida. South Ripley Superintendent Dr. John Mehrle could only confirm that a teacher from the school has been suspended with pay.
This is a personnel matter under investigation, which he is not legally allowed to comment about. She has been a teacher at the high school since 1999 and teaches high school English.
According to information from the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida, Karen Halcomb-Hafft, 49 of Versailles, was arrested at the airport and initially charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone >14,<28 grams. Court documents reveal the amount was 18.7 grams. The arrest took place last Tuesday, January 17 at 3:27 p.m.
The "trafficking" charge generally refers to the illegal sale and/or distribution of a controlled substance and the amount of drugs involved. This particular charge is a felony and carries a minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years, with a fine of $100,000 if the person is convicted.
According to Public Information Officer, Allen Moore, from the Orange County Corrections Department, Halcomb-Hafft had obtained a pill bottle containing 149 Oxycodone pills from another traveler that did not belong to her.
According to the charging affidavit, Halcomb-Haaft knowingly opened the traveler's pill bottle and poured (149) Oxycodone into her own Diazepam bottle.
After Halcomb-Hafft was read her Miranda rights, she agreed to talk to the arresting officer, Agent Steven Smith. She told the officer that she knowingly took the pills that did not belong to her because she wanted to sell them in exchange for money back home in Indiana.
The pills could go for as much as $100 each on the street, making the value nearly $15,000.
Halcomb-Hafft was booked in the Florida correctional facility on Tuesday, January 17 and released on a $200,000 bond on Wednesday, January 18, according to PIO Moore.


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2 bedroom Holiday house for rent in Manly
$180.00 - $300.00*per dayprice range estimate for 5 guests*
Guest rating: 5 / 1 review
The Corporate Beach House, an extremely popular accommodation choice due to its immaculate presentation inside and out, its convenient location and its 4½ Star accredited tourism rating. 'A true mark of quality'
Ideally located in the fashionable Brisbane Bayside suburb of Manly, famous for its Yachting and seaside restaurants, clubs, markets and many other attractions the house provides the perfect holiday accommodation venue for couples or families seeking an enjoyable and relaxing stay.
The stand-alone self-catering house is the epitome of a Queensland indoor-outdoor lifestyle with open plan living and fully equipped modern kitchen adjoining a private rear deck and a garden for the children to play in. With two sizable bedrooms there are three beds (one queen, one double and one single). The house comfortably accommodates a single person through to a family of five. The house and landscaped garden are always immaculately maintained ensuring you will feel relaxed from the moment you arrive. There's a high standard of quality furnishings and appliances throughout the entire house. Fully equipped with a plentiful supply of the 'essentials' as well as fresh linen and towels you need to pack only your clothes, beach towels and personal items. The house has a wonderful ambiance due to the welcoming spacious design and standard of cleanliness. 'Simple yet Perfect'.
On a practical level, the house has:-
- Open plan lounge-dining area which includes a 50 inch HD TV, blue-ray DVD player and IPod dock with blue-tooth connection. Modular couch, dining table and chairs to comfortably seat four.
- The galley kitchen includes European appliances such as a 5 burner gas cook top, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave oven and a full size fridge. All crockery and cutlery is supplied.
- Gas barbeque and outdoor dining for six situated on a covered deck surrounded by sub-tropical plants and lush green lawn.
- The bathroom has a walk-in shower with a separate deep soaker bath and polished porcelain tiling. All towels are supplied.
- All bedroom linen is supplied. Each bedroom has a built-in wardrobe including a chest of 5 drawers.
- The laundry includes a family sized front loading washing machine and clothes dryer.
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans keep the house cool in summer as well as a North Easterly Aspect attracting natural light and sea breezes.
The location of the Corporate Beach House is very convenient for travellers wanting to enjoy the local Manly attractions as well as visit Brisbane City and South East Queensland. Its peaceful residential street is within a stone's throw of the Manly Esplanade and waterfront. Manly village is a simple 5 minute walk along the esplanade and Brisbane City is 30 minutes by car or 35 minutes by train. Via the nearby Gateway Motorway the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast surf beaches are a 1 hour drive and Brisbane's airport is a very easy 20 minute drive.
Manly is a very popular holiday destination and The Corporate Beach House one of the most favoured accommodation homes. Thus unfortunately the house is often booked out, especially during holidays. To ensure that you are able to stay at The Corporate Beach House we suggest that you book as far in advance as you can.
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Functions, parties and large gatherings are not permitted. Any unnecessary disruptions and noise caused by guests to surrounding neighbours will not be tolerated.
No smoking is permitted inside the house.
All quotes are inclusive of other expenses such as agent booking fees and Paypal surcharges.
Nightly and Weekly stays.
25% deposit is required. (7% payable to AURA and 18% to owner)
The balance of payment is due 4 weeks prior to arrival.
Full payment is required for any bookings made less than 4 weeks prior to arrival.
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Corporate Beach House was very homely for us. Lots of extras we didn't expect as we normally don't get them anywhere else (eg sufficient toilet paper for the whole stay, big bottle of shower gel, salt, pepper, oil, paper towel, cling wrap, Aluminium foil, dishwashing liquid and powder, laundry detergent and softener and the list goes on). Location was great and convenient, plus very quiet and relaxing. The house was very clean and immaculately presented. Will definitely be back again soon!!!5/5 by Mihaela Colla, Melbourne 04/03/2015


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Host by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University,
On 8th and 9th April, 2011 Vilnius will host an international scientific conference, Vizuality 2011: Interactions of Creativity and Images.
Image and creativity are inseparable aspects of visual culture. Any kind of creativity acquires visual forms and conversely, such that images affect creative intentions. The pervasive presence of image in Western culture formed not only directions of creativity but visual consciousness as well. The result was and continues to be, the preeminence of visual awareness and its interpretation of the lifeworld. To address the question of creativity with respect to visual images, we must confront our lifeworld and its all pervasive visual consciousness. The latter may tend to diminish creativity by some of its contemporary techniques such as a screen. Resultantly interconnections of image and creativity require novel user strategies and tactics, which, in turn may rearticulate the visual lifeworld.
Moreover, the conference is focused on relationships of creativity and image in different cultures and their lifeworlds, different historical eras, having different categories and approaches. The purpose of the conference is to gather various researchers in humanities, social sciences, and cross-cultural communication specialists. The interaction of creativity and image can be fruitful ground for discussing basic issues in philosophy, diverse conceptions of history, interaction among cultural managers, literary theories and art criticism, psychological systems, and creation of advertisements and their affects.
To be fruitful, the organizers of the conference encourage discussion of topics that are controversial and challenging, as befits the multi-disciplinary format suggested above.
Discussion Guidelines:
Image: self-generated or an effect of a cause?
Visual thinking and creativity
Phenomenology of visual experience
Creative media relations in different cultures and epochs
Phenomenon of the imagination and artistic creation
Creativity and image interaction in media
Image and self-creation in gender relations
Images in popular culture: advertising industry, biographies of the stars and the cult of success
Creativity and image in technology, Creativity and Image in Chinese and Japanese cultures
Organizers: prof. A. Mickūnas, prof. T. Kačerauskas, dr. Jūratė Černevičiūtė, dr. Jekaterina Lavrinec, dr. Agnieška Juzefovič, dr. Kęstas Kirtiklis, Elena Sakalauskaitė, Rasa Levickaitė, Ramojus Reimeris, Auridas Gajauskas.
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Government Seeks High-Fidelity "Brain-Computer" Interface
Konrad Kording has seen the future of neuroscience and he finds it depressing. A few years back, Kording, a data scientist at Northwestern University with an interest in neuroscience, decided to examine how many neurons scientists had ever simultaneously recorded in the brain of a living animal. Recording the electrical chatter of neurons is something we'll need to do much more of if we want to understand consciousness or develop ways to restore movement to paralyzed individuals. The result was a 2011 Nature Neuroscience article detailing "Stevenson's law"—so named for graduate student and first author Ian Stevenson. Similar to Moore's law, which predicts a doubling of computing power every two years, "Stevenson's law" also documented exponential growth in the number of neurons scientists have been able to record from at…
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Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani says his heart is still bleeding after the 1-1 draw with Juventus. He's also ruled out an extension for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Galliani was left fuming last weekend after Sulley Muntari's ghost goal was not awarded, with the score already at 1-0, in the Scudetto clash with the Old Lady.
The game eventually ended 1-1, but that controversial incident and a few more have led to a week of arguments.
"I am a great Milan fan, my heart belongs to Milan and I am their director," he told Sky Sport Italia on Friday.
"I reacted in the way that Milan fans reacted. My heart continues to bleed. Peace with Juve? It's not a question of peace, let's look ahead."
The Italian football world today awoke to news that the Italian champions were apparently in talks with star striker Ibra about a new contract – a claim denied.
"There will be no renewal for Ibrahimovic, absolutely not," the former Lega Calcio chief continued.
"We are only at the start of 2012 and he still has two years to run on his present deal. It's a long deal and agent Mino Raiola was here yesterday to talk about some youngsters."
And what about reports suggesting that European champions Barcelona could perhaps tempt Thiago Silva into a move?
"Thiago Silva has a long contract with us until 2016, so I don't think he can be abducted by Barcelona."
Galliani was also questioned on the fitness issues surrounding Alexandre Pato, a player who has picked up his 13th injury since 2010 this week.
"I don't know the precise details of the problem, it is up to the medical staff to evaluate and then we'll see."
Milan, one point clear of Juventus in the standings, are next in action on Saturday when they travel to Palermo.
See the latest Serie A predictions and betting tips with Eurotips.co.uk


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Parish Social Ministry
Moving Faith into Action
Overview on Vision, Mission, Leadership and Management Tips
Offered by: Tom Burns
September 2010
PSM Coordinator Christ the King, Commack
Day 1… September 22
1. Vision and Mission of PSM 2. Leadership – Management Church Minister
Day 2…September 29
3. An Approach to Implementation 4. Random Tips from Tom
Getting a Pulse
How long in this ministry? (volunteer and paid staff) How many consider your role to be Parish Outreach Coordinator? PSM Coordinator? Are you part of the "Pastoral Team"? How many are in it for the money?
What is a Vision
1. Creating a vision forces one to take a stand for
2. 3. 4.
a PREFERRED FUTURE. Our vision must be STRATEGIC and LOFTY. A vision works if others understand, support, and want to be part of it. A vision is an expression of hope and idealism.
The embarrassment we may feel is really our vulnerability at taking a stance of innocence in the midst of an environment that seems sophisticated, hard nosed and pragmatic.
Parish Social Ministry
The VISION of PSM is to build a truly
caring, compassionate, Christian community. (where others will know we are
Christian by our care for one another and thirst for a more just society/world)
The MISSION of PSM is to help
parishioners understand and act on Catholic Social Teaching
A Definition:
Leadership is about:
1. Setting a Direction 2. Aligning people to a
vision of the future 3. Empowering them and 4. Motivating them to pursue the challenges created by the vision.
Management is about making a Leader's Vision a Reality by:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Planning Budgeting Organizing Staffing Empowering and Delegating Monitoring and Supervising Working to make goals and objectives of the leader come to reality
Parish Minister
1. Rooted in the Holy Spirit 2. For the benefit of others 3. For the sake of the Kingdom
of God 4. In the name of the church 5. For the sake of her mission.
Types of Ministry: Word, Worship, Witness and Service.
Leader? Manager? Parish Minister?
• Truest sense of word… we are not leaders. • Jesus set the vision and mission. (LOFTY) • We are followers of Jesus… (CEO) • But… Christ has no body now but YOURS. • Need to hold up HIS vision • Need to provide concrete ways to follow him.
We need to call people to the great vision of God.
The PSM Coordinator
Part Leader Part Manager Parish Minister…. Like a CONDUCTOR Did not write the Music. But are Passionate about it! Do not play the instruments.
We find the musicians, teach, oversee, inspire, and follow the vision of the master songwriter and share our passion to yield beautiful music… helping to build of the Kingdom of God.
Setting the Groundwork
• PSM coordinators need basic leadership
and management tools to be a good CONDUCTOR • However, most critical:
A Faithful disciple who challenges others to the vision of Jesus One who shows/empowers others to follow that vision i.e.., UNDERSTAND AND ACT
Leadership 101
• Vision • Communication (of Vision) • Character • Boldness • Servanthood • Network
Leadership 101
• Vision • Communication
• Every leader MUST have a
vision.. a LOFTY vision. • The vision defines what success looks like • Leader and volunteers struggle and sacrifice for the vision. • Leaders are challenged and inspired by the Vision.
• Character
• Boldness • Servanthood • Networking
Leadership 101
• Vision • Communication
Communication (of vision)
• Every leader must
be able to communicate the VISION to the parish and volunteers, and must do so effectively and persuasively so that all the volunteers want to buy into it.
• Character
• Boldness • Servanthood • Networking
Leadership 101
• Vision • Communication
Volunteers buy into a church leader who is faithful to the gospel at any cost, and who exhibits honestly, humility, integrity, social responsibility, courage, fairness, tolerance and respect for others.
So just be yourself!
• Character
• Boldness • Servanthood • Networking
Leadership 101
• Vision • Communication
Do you have bravado to do what you know is right even when everyone is against the idea? Leaders overcome shyness, timidity, and the tendency to play it safe. Being faithful demands courage and conviction.
• Character
• Boldness • Servanthood • Networking
Leadership 101
• Vision • Communication
True leadership is not about being "the boss" but being a servant. Leading should not expand our egos, but provide a rich opportunity to serve God and others.
• Character
• Boldness • Servanthood • Networking
Leadership 101
• Vision • Communication
Leaders thrive on relationships and contact. We can bring those in need onto contact with those who can help. Keep your rolodex handy. Know who to call. Don't be afraid to ask for help and empower those who want to help.
• Character
• Boldness • Servant Hood • Networking
Management 101…making the
• Plan • Organize • Staff • Empower • Communication • Supervision • Motivation
Leader's vision a reality… skills that help:
Management 101
• Management starts with a plan.
Without a plan you will never get the things that matter accomplished. Figure out what your goal is. Then figure best way to get there. Resources, strengths and talents, look at all scenarios, weigh options, set goals and objectives… small steps are ok.
Plan Organize Staff Empower Communication Supervision Motivation
• •
The Main thing is to keep the Main thing the Main Thing
• You have a plan, now
you have to make it work. Do you have space? Do you have volunteers? Are they trained? Do you have resources for them? Procedures? Systems? Files? Forms?
Management 101
Plan Organize Staff Empower Communication
Mission is to get parishioners to understand and act on CST. You should NEVER be playing an instrument. Do you have receptionists, case managers, drivers, companions, helpers, pantry workers? Scheduled? Volunteers want to help!
Management 101
Plan Organize Staff Empower Communication Supervision
Good Managers delegate tasks to others.
Management 101
Plan Organize Staff Empower Communication
Signs of Empowerment: Volunteers answer phones, see clients, make decisions, run office, arrange rides for homebound, arrange companionship visits, take care of Christmas….
90% if understand will make it happen…unless….
PSM is about the empowerment of the laity… Not YOU helping those in need.
Good managers keep those that need to know informed of pertinent activities and latest information. This includes training, updating resources, and good public relations.
Does everyone understand their role and importance to overall success?
Management 101
Plan Organize Staff Empower Communication
• Keep an eye on things. • You will have to make
• •
adjustments just like a conductor has to adjust tempo. Problems will come up. Develop contingency plans and try to anticipate new needs. Have trained Substitutes available.
Management 101
Plan Organize Staff Empower Communication
Managers must keep people interested and passionate about doing what they do. Regular meetings, prayer and inclusion in decisions are essential. To manage church volunteers it is critical to be centered on the gospel and to show appreciation.
Management 101
Plan Organize Staff Empower Communication
Implementing PSM: An Ongoing Cycle
• Awareness • Obligation • Empowerment • Response:
Direct Service Social Justice
Implementing PSM – Step 1: Awareness
• Of Needs – Local – National – Global • Of volunteer opportunities at parish • Of current events and implications of faith • Of good works taking place at parish • Of Basic Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
How? Bulletin – Local Papers – Speak at Mass – Trainings – Ministry Fairs – Bulletin Boards - Video Awareness – Obligation – Empowerment – Response
Implementing PSM – Step 2: Obligation
• Of Gospel • Of Catholic Social Teaching • Nudging parishioners to action • Of Baptismal and Confirmation Call
Vatican ll Documents: "…from the reception of these gifts, including
those which are less dramatic, there arise for each believer the right and duty to use them in the Church and in the world for the good of human kind and for the up building of the Church."
(Apostolican Actuositatem, 3)
Awareness – Obligation – Empowerment – Response
Implementing PSM – Step 3: Empowerment
• Good Training so volunteers know what to do…
• • • •
including procedures and resources Decision Making Volunteers RUNNING Parish Outreach Volunteer Heads of Committees FORMATION Pray with them and be sure volunteers are doing ministry for right reason.
Awareness – Obligation – Empowerment – Response
Implementing PSM – Step 4: Response
1. Direct Service: Volunteer initiatives
addressing the needs of individuals residing within the local community.
Examples: Office Workers, Case Managers, Drivers, Companions, Pantry Workers, Pro-bono professionals, Christmas volunteers…….
2. Social Justice: Address root causes of
injustice; locally, nationally and globally.
Examples: World Hunger, Capital Punishment, Immigration, Discrimination, Welfare Reform.
Awareness – Obligation – Empowerment – Response
Key PSM Relationships
• Pastor • Parish Team • Outside Support
Key PSM Relationships Pastor
Ideally: • Understands and supports full scope of PSM • Considers PSM an integral / essential component of parish team • Willing to pay a just wage • Provides a workable budget and resources for PSM • Offers benefits, retreats, and conferences • Understands and supports CST – willing to take an occasional hit when applied to current events Suggestions:
Meet with once a month, report accomplishments, number of people served, types of situations, volunteer activities, and write a quarterly summary for pastor and Pastoral Team.
Key PSM Relationships Pastoral Team (staff)
Ideally: • PSM considered essential to parish life • Supportive of Goals and Events • PSM is integral part of yearly planning and staff meetings.
The parish team should all believe that "Effective social ministry helps the
parish not only do more, but be more – more of a reflection of the gospel, more of a worshipping community, more of a faithful community. It is an essential part of parish life." (Communities of Salt and Light, U.S. Catholic Bishops )
Key PSM Relationships Outside Support
• Regular support / meetings with local peers • Support and guidance from Catholic Charities
– Training of Coordinators – Training of Volunteers – Help with Public Policy and other resources. – Catholic Charities USA, USCCB, CRS, Network, Education for Justice, NYSCC, etc….. – Workshops, Conferences, Retreats, vacation, quiet work time.
• Connection with Larger Picture
• Personal Support and Education
Key Qualifications of a Parish PSM Coordinator
• Deep spirituality, with an Understanding and Passion
for Catholic Social Teaching Leader/manager skills:
• • • •
Ability to Prioritize Empower Delegate Communication Skills Set up office Schedule Procedures Systems
• Holy Fool
– – – – –
Doing right thing for right reason Can handle criticism Prayerful, peaceful, centered, courageous Can Laugh at self Take care of self (i.e., retreats, vacations, quiet work time)
Tidbits from Tom
Humbly offered for whatever they are worth.
Things that work for me… a
Parish Social Ministry Coordinator….
presented in no particular order
When do I find time to do all this?
Managing….Planning…. Ministering?
• Are you overwhelmed yet? • DON"T BE! • But be sure to create time to do YOUR job
Close your door Work at home Close the office
• Take time each day to pray. • Ask God what is most important for you to
do this day…. Month… year…. 5 years. • Listen to how it should be done. • Remember, HE is your only boss. • And HE called YOU by name.
Think…… Dream…… Plan
• Close the door and put your feet up. • After talking to the Boss, what do you
need to do today. Align these with your passions. • Set priorities to most important task. • Schedule a time in your day to work on your ToBeDone List
Put down that instrument … be a good Conductor!
If you are doing tasks you are not leading, managing, or being a minister. Focus on YOUR job and if need be, stop…. RECRUIT TRAIN EMPOWER Or call for help!
Focus on your volunteers (musicians) REMEMBER THE MISSION!
• • • • • • • •
Monthly meeting Gospel Readings and Faith Sharing Challenge them… stretch them Force them to make decisions Allow them to run the office Inspire, empower and delegate. Spread around the tasks Ongoing Recruitment and training.
On Decision making Good leaders make decisions….
• • • • • • •
Get information Look at pros and cons Ask others for advice Pray Follow First the Gospel and Second your Heart Decide and be at peace, you did all you could. Expect criticism… but know you did your best. (what more can anyone ask)
"When you get criticized, let it be not because we are too emotional but because we are not emotional enough; not because our passions are so powerful but because they are so puny; not because we are too affectionate but because we lack a deep, passionate, uncompromising affection for Jesus Christ."
from The Ragamuffin Gospel, by Brennan Manning , Multnomah Publishers, Inc.
Nourish Your Soul
• Pray • Retreats • Vacations • Quiet reflection time • Seek the common ground • Go to workshops, conferences… • Be grateful… be passionate… live by grace
Distractions and Interruptions
• Learn to deal with them: • Recognize them… and be sure this is where you • • •
want to spend time. Set a time when they are acceptable Set a time when they are not acceptable. Make sure other people's priorities do not alter yours! You have a mission…. Stay on course. Respect other people's time… and be sure others respect yours. You are a leader.
• •
WE have the BEST Sandbox
(but don't tell anyone)
• Moral Issues of Church bit Conservative • Liturgical Issues of Church bit Conservative • Social Justice Issues Bit Liberal • Enjoy our Sandbox and try to stay out of
the other ones.
On Negativity
• Don't get caught up in the negativity
around the institutional church • Don't become overly critical yourself • But don't sign on unconditionally • Take your teachings from Jesus • Is it a church question or gospel question? "Catholicism taught me to talk this way"
Father Richard Rohr
Help set the course
• Be positive but
be unrelentingly faithful
• Ask challenging questions • Challenge parish priorities • Quote the gospel • Always strive to Help parish remember:
The Main thing is to keep the Main thing The Main Thing
Have Fun
• We have a GREAT JOB • We are following Jesus… • We have people willing to work for us
without pay. • We are in touch with the needs of others and have the opportunity to help. • God loves us… in all our brokenness.
If you take nothing else:
1. Make Time to
Lead – Manage - Minister 2. Empower: Get others to act on their faith 3. be Grateful / Happy :
We have an awesome job and God loves you (us).
Thank you!
This presentation was humbly offered by:
Tom Burns Coordinator, Parish Social Ministry Christ the King, Commack Phone: 631-864-2314 E-mail: email@example.com
Please feel free to contact me for additional information, comments, or to voice your constructive criticism. Your feedback is most appreciated as we work together to build truly caring compassionate Christian communities.
And remember…
The Main thing is to keep the Main thing the Main thing.


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Price Chopper's Latham supermarket, which has undergone extensive and lengthy renovations to turn it into what is described as a flagship concept for future supermarkets in the chain, debuted Monday, and the store, which I happened into tonight because I was in the area, is deeply impressive.
Besides about a dozen restaurant-style options for cooked-to-order seafood, burgers, burritos, deli and more, the location has an expansive produce section — I've never seen fresh turmeric root anywhere before, and the varieties of carrots and baby beets were extraordinary in a mainstream grocery — plus eight craft beers on tap at a growler station, abundant cheese and meat departments (3-year Gouda, 21-day dry-aged beef) and about 30 types of fresh sausage (right), including wild boar, lamb merguez, venison with cherries, duck-Armagnac and Chinese-style with pork or turkey. There's also said to be a hydroponic garden for produce and a drop-in health clinic.
The concept store, called Market Bistro by Price Chopper, is at 873 New Loudon Road (Route 9), across from Latham Farms.


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McIntosh, Will Burning Midnight, 309 pgs. Delacorte Press (Random), 2016. Language: PG-13 (42 swears, 0 f's, 17 deity) Mature Content: PG-13 (some sex talk, teen drinking) Violence: PG-13
When Sully was 13, he found a rare red cherry sphere and sold it to Alex Holliday who had the matching sphere for $2.5 million. On his way out the door, Alex cheats him out of his money claiming the sphere didn't give him enhanced abilities, after all. Five years later Sully and his mom are just making ends meet. Sully spends his Saturdays at the flea market trading, buying and selling spheres. No one actually knows how the spheres got here. Some say they prove the existence of God, others think they are from aliens or another dimension and some even think they are evil but everyone knows what they do. If you have a matching pair and you burn them, they will give you enhanced abilities. When Hunter walks into the flea market wanting to sell a semi-rare hot pink sphere, Sully strikes up a tentative friendship with her. She tells him that she thinks she knows where to find more spheres so he offers to help. They make a plan and head out. Much to their surprise they end up finding a gold sphere which neither of them has ever heard of before. Also, it's acting a bit odd. Neither Sully nor Hunter has ever seen a sphere act alive. The sphere is trying to locate its match so Hunter and Sully follow to find the other gold sphere and the possibilities it might bring them.
I started out really enjoying this book – I'm a fan of sci-fi and I thought the spheres were interesting and I could see the masses clamoring to get more and more. There's action and a little romance, and I really liked Sully's character and how he responded to the conflicts he encountered. While it wraps up nicely, the ending came rather quickly and isn't as strong as I had hoped. The language and some of the content keep this at a high school level.
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Transmission problem
2000 Toyota Camry 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 100000 miles
My 2000 Camry V6 started doing a very short and sudden hesitation while driving at full speed. It seems to only happen when the pavement is wet or there is a mist in the air. When the conditions are right it will happen every 5 minutes or so. And it's getting worse. In dry weather it drives perfectly.
The car has traction control so I experimented switching it off. It seems to happen less (maybe) when traction control is off but it still happens.
Turning off overdrive seems to do the trick.
Any clue what could be happening? My guess is a bad wheel sensor but then why would turning off overdrive solve the problem?
have the same problem?
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Wallis, Duchess of Windsor; Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
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Wallis, Duchess of Windsor; Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
by Dorothy Wilding
cream-toned bromide proof print, 7 February 1955
9 1/8 in. x 7 1/4 in. (233 mm x 185 mm)
Given by the photographer's sister, Susan Morton, 1976
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- Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976), Photographer. Artist associated with 2147 portraits, Sitter in 30 portraits.
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When I use only the WP default themes and I share a post or page with the FB share button, the except appears below the site title and url just like it is supposed to. But, as soon as I load another theme, it doesn't matter which one, the excerpt disappears and changes to The Plant Hangout - . This is the same info in the meta description but even though I change the meta description, it defaults back to The Plant Hangout - . I've actually uninstalled my whole WP site and started from scratch and the same thing happens.
Something interesting is that regardless of theme, when I share with LinkedIn, the entire excerpt will appear just like it is supposed to.
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Published September 7, 2016
SOMEWHERE IN LAOS – President Obama, who visited the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, in June 2014 is totally clueless as to what is happening there now. For a president who has done so much for American Indian tribes during his presidency, his response was clearly disappointing.
It took a foreign correspondent to ask the president about his position on the Standing Rock resistance to the Dakota Access pipeline for the first time what he personally thinks about the situation.
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Breaking Point
1989, Crime
U.S. Intelligence Officer Pike (Corbin Bernsen) is captured by the Germans, who want information about the Allies' secret D-Day invasion. They try torturing him, but when he reveals nothing, they take a new approach. He awakes seven years later and is told he has been in a coma, as a mysterious nurse (Joanna Pacula) tends to him. Pike, however, doubts the reality of his surroundings and is still reluctant to share his information, which his captors insist is now outdated.


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Boston Bruins history for August 2:
1932: Leo Boivin (full name Léo Joseph Boivin) is born in Prescott, Ontario. He played 19 seasons in the NHL, 12 of those for the Bruins (from 1954 to 1966), getting all the way to the Stanley Cup Final in two years, though never hoisting the Cup himself. He was even made captain of the Bruins in 1963. During his career, he also played for Toronto, Detroit, Pittsburgh and the Minnesota North Stars. After his 1970 retirement, he went into scouting, was an interim coach for a time and, while coaching a junior team, took Denis Potvin under his wing. In 1986, he became part of the Hall of Fame.
2011: Chris Kelly has his day with the Stanley Cup in Ottawa, Ontario, his home base since becoming part of the Ottawa Senators in 2005. He and his wife Krissy, a teacher in Canada's capital city, greeted the Cup at their house and took pictures with their new silver guest. Then, he started his visits around the city, going first to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario to visit young patients. He then met with friends and family at a golf and country club, including former teammates from his days with the Sens. Even Daniel Alfredsson was there! Shean Donovan, who spent a season in Boston and closed out his career with Ottawa, was also among the guests. After that it was back to the Kelly house for a relaxing afternoon spent sipping champagne from the Stanley Cup. More former Sens teammates joined Kelly for dinner at a restaurant with a lakefront view before the day wound down and Kelly passed the Cup to its next host.
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Officials at Sam Houston State University are confident that the university's new Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science Facility will provide enhanced training and research for crime scene investigation, thereby providing a valuable service to the people of Texas.
But more importantly, according to those involved, the results of studies conducted there could give deceased victims a voice that they might not otherwise have and provide closure for families who have lost loved ones because of traumatic events.
The facility is located in an isolated wooded area northeast of Huntsville surrounded by 247 acres of property belonging to Sam Houston State University. A one-acre plot of land secured by an eight-foot razor fence and privacy slats provides a hands-on lab through which researchers can scientifically study human decomposition after death in the subtropical climate of southeast Texas.
The purpose of studying the process is to better enable law enforcement officials, medical examiners and crime scene investigators to extract evidence, which would lead them to more accurately determine critical information such as timing and circumstances of death.
Bodies will be placed in a variety of settings within the confines of the area and left to decompose. Researchers will then observe and make notations not only about the decomposition process, but also about any impact the environment has on the state of the bodies.
Not only will the facility provide a venue for interdisciplinary research by scientists and criminologists at SHSU, but there will also be opportunities for area law enforcement officials as well as national and international investigators, particularly those from countries where human body research is not allowed.
In addition to studying the effects of decomposition on individual bodies, plans are also being made to use the facility to re-enact mass disasters.
Joan Bytheway, a forensic anthropologist specializing in skeletal analysis who teaches in the university's forensic science program, spearheads the project, shared by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Criminal Justice.
Before coming to Sam Houston State, Bytheway was part of an international team that excavated mass graves in Iraq to gather evidence to convict Saddam Hussein of genocide.
"When I went to Iraq, I saw the results of violence on bodies of individuals whose stories would have never been told if we had not been there," she said.
Sam Houston State University is the fourth university in the nation to have a forensic science facility for the study of human decomposition and the second one in Texas. The other is located at Texas State in San Marcos.
The property where the facility is operating is outside the Huntsville city limits and has been used for many years by SHSU biologists and entomologists to study topics relating to decomposing bodies of animals.
Officials at Sam Houston State have addressed numerous safety issues regarding the new facility and are following standards required by several government and environmental agencies, including the installation of containment ponds to collect any body fluids that might leach from the cadavers.
"We will also require training and testing of all individuals who participate in activities at the facility," said Bytheway.
Individuals may donate their bodies to the facility, just as they would for scientific or medical studies.
"The bodies will be treated with dignity, and once studies are completed, they will be disposed of according to their wishes as stated before their deaths," said Bytheway.
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so finally we have some proper sustain Dmg or does it still need some calculation?
so finally we have some proper sustain Dmg or does it still need some calculation?
I think the best way to use Justice if you're HA is actually to stack Truth, swap and stack Justice (or the other way around, as long as they both end up at 5), pop your cools for a huge first TV then swap back to Truth until HA ends and you can gain more than 1 stack of Justice again.
DP, meh. You're going to have TVs with a possible 0 stacks if you TV twice in a row.
Last edited by Smrtby; 2013-02-09 at 04:13 PM.
What stacks the SoJ debuff? Auto attack? Any attack?
Same rules as Truth according to GC.
All *melee* attacks.
Last edited by Smrtby; 2013-02-09 at 05:34 PM.
GC need to add the following :*When a Paladin perform a Judgement using the PTR Seal of Justice can it Proc the Old Judgement of Justice effect (Woltk - Red Judgement)
Remember, that one their effect was judge an enemy for 20 sec , preventing them from fleeing and limiting their movement speed.(doesn't count like a snare effect)
With this will no longer be mandatory for Rets pick Burden of Guilt if we want a snare effect , and we can catch up mounted players in Bg`s.
Consider Ret's history of not being able to snare/catch things, BUT in Wotlk we use to have Judgement of Justice (Red Judgement) and that was enough ... in that exp.
Somebody supports my idea?
Burden of Guilt should be a glyph that lowers the damage of Judgement by like 20% but gives it a 50% snare(Ret only, or this is insane for Holy). BoG really doesn't and will never compete with Fist. Ret pretty much needs to pick Fist or our CC is terrible. BoG should be replaced in the tree with either a Root effect or a buff to blinding light or a new talent altogether.
The new justice will be strong, I believe, but losing a snare sucks. Especially being the ONLY melee without one again. Even if we have to lose damage for it, I wouldn't mind.
Or just make Crusader Strike snare, and make Justice also root the target for 2 seconds when we TV or something.
A Frozen Power type effect would be cool. If you use X ability from so far away it applies a root.
Hell, even a glyph for Blinding Light that allows us to place it somewhere ala consecrate would be nice, and definitely help us on the CC front.
`So a 125% weapon damage as a holy attack every few seconds... sounds kind of like old Seal of Command only more predictable.
oh, and pvp power benefits pvp healing by 13% and some change right now. ret FoL heals for between 50k and 60k.
i apologize for not clarifying: i did not take this into a pvp scenario. from what i understand, bf is disabled in ptr currently, so no way to really be accurate. the 50k to 60k was merely me casting it on myself in a non-pvp scenario. 3-stack of selfless healer fol cast on somebody else yielded avg 100k (again, non-pvp scenario).
Seal of Justice is still not doing any damage right now, but if it functions as it currently does where Judgment only refreshes the stack, Crusader Strike and auto attacks proc it but TV doesn't actually consume it, me likey. Highly doubt it will function like this when it's fixed though.
I wonder if TV will stack it the way it currently procs SoJ on live. So basically right after you consume 5 stacks, the TV that consumed them already puts you back at 1 stack... hopefully it will, but this might a bit too generous. Anyway the current version is totally messed up as previously mentioned, it's not supposed to be magic and it's supposed to last 15 sec not 8.
By the way the new snare on Light's Hammer is a bit better than I though it would be. It looks like it will not be magical, and it is re-applied every 2 seconds, making it difficult to get rid of with emancipate, roll/fsk, and other snare breaks. It really is pretty top notch as far as snares go, but once again it's probably not enough to get us into RBGs.
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1) Flash of Light buff makes Selfless Healer mandatory.
2) Hand of Sacrifice buff makes Clemency even more mandatory.
3) Justice change makes Burden of Guilt very difficult to pass up (I can't believe Ghostcrawler gave us the same crap excuse we have been getting since tBC he said, more or less,"everyone else has a snare so your partner's will bring it anyway", well if pretty much everyone has one, then just give us a freaking baseline snare)... without Fist of Justice Ret quite literally might have the worst CC of any spec in the game.
Even if we are good in 5.2 somehow, we can still be assured that this spec will never receive proper attention and will constantly be subject to badly designed band-aids. We barely have any optional talents any more, which completely clashes with their philosophy on talents. They might fix some problems, but in the grand scheme things the changes make Ret an even worse spec, albeit perhaps more playable.
Last edited by Tangra; 2013-02-10 at 12:20 AM.
And that, Tangra, is why I will never play Ret main spec ever again.
Honestly, I always get the feeling that nobody's ever happy, even before they tried the new tools we've got. Let's try in situation, and then we'll talk. I too have the feeling that most players speak from an Arena point of view, so it's hard for me to get it as I don't care much about arenas. They're setting up some changes, that may not be right for now, but let's help them adjust these instead of always reacting like an angry old man (or woman ). Let's encourage the devs, for one time they're giving us some attention, let's try what they give us and give them some real feedback.
As it is, the new Seal design appears slightly interesting and has some potential.
Against this must be balanced the loss of an integral snare, the near mandatory requirement to use BoG in Tier 2 thus wrecking Blizzard ideas of "choice" and the devaluation of two important talents.
As for SoR - I'm still trying to recall the last time I felt switching to an AoE Seal was actually worth it.....if the old Seal didn't really cut it at 6 (they died too quickly to make it worthwhile) will having to switch at 4 targets make much of a difference now?
Trying what they give us isn't really necessary to point out the incredibly obvious and glaring flaws in the design. Giving feedback is OK, but Blizzard tends to listen to it months after its of any value. The new Seals may work out in practise, but right now they don't seem that attractive given their flaws.Let's encourage the devs, for one time they're giving us some attention, let's try what they give us and give them some real feedback.
My general thinking was to be more positive, I'm fed up with constants complaints, even if i understand what some are complaining about and might be justified. Theses days, I enjoy playing Retribution more than anything else, just because I feel useful for my team. I played several melee classes, but I always come back to my Ret. Yesterday I read a post of someone asking something like " Before I invest myself in my Ret, will Rets be taken in 2200 + rbgs ? ". I think that way of reasoning is more common than we can think of. But shouldn't that player first enjoy the class, what he can bring to 1500 - rbgs before ? Many players, whatever they play, from mage to priest, or warrior, most players in fact, will never reach 2200 + ratings, even with " the right class " or " fotm ". I sometimes tend to think people don't take things in consideration in the right order.
Let's have fun, hope, try and do our best, we can do it, we already did before, and the most insisting of us surely will in the future.
what about Mass exco glyph ( melee range , melee attack ) it should stack with SoJ


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Silverman: Could Tortorella Be Next Coach On NHL Firing Line?Do the Rangers have a complete team? Could they turn it around at the right time? It's unlikely, but they still have a chance. They are almost certainly playing for their coach's future employment.
Devils Shoot For Five Straight At HomeThe Southeast Division-leading Lightning look to win four in a row on the road Wednesday night when the Devils try to win a season-best five straight at home.


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On Feb 20, 2008, at 4:31 AM, Johnny Billquist wrote:
Jan-Benedict Glaw skrev:On Tue, 2008-02-19 10:27:10 +0100, Johnny Billquist <bqt%softjar.se@localhost> wrote:Jan-Benedict Glaw skrev:No, -current have shared libs and PIC fixed compiler, but it is also a broken compiler, along with a broken system.I'm failing to compile some of the more interesting packages withNetBSD-4.0 . It seems -current should come along with the PIC- fixedcompiler and shared libs enabled. How do I install that on a nakedSIMH VAX? I tried to find some binaries, but it seems all the snapshotand daily directories don't contain any VAX packages?Do you know what's actually broken?Nope. I've tried looking at gcc a few times, but I just don't have the time or resources to get a grasp of the thing. But Matt fixed gcc 4.1.2. But 20070621 we imported gcc 4.1.3, and Matt's fixes got lost again, and we haven't had thing working since.
btw, I can do a clean release build on my amd64. So I haven't run into the
gcc bug yet.
On top of that, we also have the idlelwp changes, which came 20070518, which broke the kernel as such, on the VAX. Not fixed yet, either.
So there are no builds of -current for VAX, and haven't been for over six months...To draw the line: There's no way installing a "current" VAX?Correct.It appears that Matt might be working on something right now. He have commited some stuff in the last few days. I actually managed to build a kernel right now, if not a GENERIC one. But it don't boot. But I think (hope) that something will happen with that soon. So keep your eyes open.
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Manager Buck Showalter talked about the latest roster move while meeting with reporters this morning.
Catcher Craig Tatum is in the lineup. First baseman Brandon Snyder is back with Triple-A Norfolk.
"We want to make sure Brandon continues to have a pretty good year down there, but it gives us an opportunity to move Jake (Fox) around a little bit. This is beneficial for everybody," Showalter said.
"Craig's been hurt down there, his shoulder, something similar to what was going on last year with him. But only catching once a week or at the most twice a week, it was very manageable and wasn't a problem. But down there, he was catching more consistently. It kind of cropped up on him. He's caught a couple games down there and feels really good.
"It's going to give us some more flexibility. It's kind of hurt Jake some because we had to hold him out in case something happened with Matt (Wieters)."
Does this mean more days off for Wieters?
"Not more than the schedule calls for," Showalter replied. "I could have, with no rain, pretty much told him which days we'd probably try to stay away from him. If there's a good matchup on a Friday night and one that fits Tatum or Fox better on Saturday, you may not catch him that night game before the day game and have him catch the day game. You also have to look at what's behind that. With off-days and what have you, you'd like to have a Sunday off with the off-day Monday so you get the benefit of two.
"I've been looking at it a little bit with Nicky (Markakis), but he doesn't want to hear it, so don't anybody tell him."
The Orioles have five open dates on the June schedule, so resting players shouldn't be an issue.
"We're trying to position ourselves to have (Wieters) in good physical shape in July and August when it gets challenging physically," Showalter said.


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If you've ever played an EA game before, then you're familiar with bugs. Can't put the blame fully on them though…EVERY game has it's share fair of bugs and errors – game developers are human too! While companies tend to beta test their games before deadlines, it's occasionally known that if they are on a tight schedule they have to accept the fact there are bugs and still release it. EA's been known to do this a lot, releasing patches over time to correct them. And if all of the information from the Sims 3 Creator's Camp is true, TS3 will have it's fair share of bugs (but technically you can't hold Maxis/EA against some of those as the fans were playing an earlier build of the game).
The reason why I'm brining up this topic is that an article from Kombo caught my eye. For those who follow gaming news, you know that EA has been laying off employees left and right. According to the article, EA has fired a large chunk of the Play-Testers – the people who play and test the game to report bugs. Kombo questions the reasoning behind this and comes up with the guess that they don't need testers – we're the testers! Well…after thinking about that, I'd have to kind of agree. From all of the PC games I've played (keep note that I only play games from Maxis/Simulation Games), I've lost count of the many of times bugs popped up and countless issues that other people are experiencing. It's pretty much been this way all along…and with the recent firings, it's possible it can get worse.


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I don't know what it is about this season, maybe its the fact that we had five inches of snow at my house this past week. But I am SUPER ready for Christmas. I already have most of my presents bought and wrapped.
Even though I have most of my presents already bought I really struggled on what to get everyone this year. I still haven't really gotten my husband anything. Am I the only one? It seems like everyone already has everything they need. What can you get someone who already has everything? So I have been scouring the interwebs for possible presents for a variety of nerds. Maybe this will help others that are having my same problem.
Science Nerds: Periodic Table Name Sign
I thought this personalized name sign was so cool. It's very unique and I like the way it uses the elements of the periodic table to spell out the name. It's definitely something that you wouldn't have to worry about someone already having. Also it seems like something you could even try to make yourself!
Space Nerds: The Planetary Society Membership
This is definitely a gift that keeps on giving all year. With the membership to The Planetary Society you are helping to support the society but you also get their newsletters and info on events throughout the year. Also right now they are throwing in a pretty cool t-shirt with the membership, so you will have something to wrap and put under the tree!
Book Nerds: Pride & Prejudice Bracelet
As someone obsessed with Mr. Darcy I LOVE this one! It's cute and you could wear it everyday. Plus this Etsy store has other book themed bracelets so if Pride & Prejudice isn't your girl's thing, no problem!
Comedy Nerd: Bill Murray Key Holder
I'm saying this is for comedy nerds, but really, who doesn't love Bill Murray!? Given the fact that he randomly shows up at people's house parties I think that if you put this in your entryway you have a real chance of having the actual Bill Murray be pretty impressed with it.
Foodie Nerd: Stovetop Popcorn Maker
Not only could this item be a great gift for a foodie nerd but I think it might also be great for a movie nerd as well! This is something that I don't think someone will already have, and something people would definitely use. It looks really fun and I bet the popcorn tastes GREAT!
Sports Nerd: Tabletop Cornhole set
For the sports nerd who has everything! I think this is something that really would appeal to people age 8-80. Once it's unwrapped on Christmas morning, I can't imagine it will stay in the box for long. MUST PLAY IMMEDIATELY!
Pregnant Nerds: Lil' Asskicker/Baby Timelord Tees
Let's just say that the cool factor of these shirts makes me want to get pregnant. These are a must have!
White Elephant: Squatty Potty
Last but not least a great idea for the office white elephant party. If you don't know what white elephant is it's a game played where people bring in really weird gifts and it's kind of like dirty Santa where there's some stealing involved. It's really fun and if you want all the precise rules you should Google it. The squatty potty makes me giggle.
I hope this nerdy gift roundup helps give you some ideas! It actually helped me think of things to give and to ask for! If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them! Please leave them in the comments below!


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Shane Watson will be given the first chance to fill the immense void in Australia's batting order left by Ricky Ponting's retirement, with the talented allrounder set to bat No.4 in next week's first Test against Sri Lanka in Hobart.
While Phillip Hughes earned his recall due to Ponting's retirement, the natural opener will be first drop in a re-jigged Australian top order.
On the same day skipper Michael Clarke fronted the media in Sydney, suggesting the Test batting line-up was still up in the air, top-order specialist Watson confirmed in Brisbane he would slide one spot down to No.4.
"(Coach) Mickey Arthur talked to me at the end of the last Test to say the way it was looking, they were going to move me down to four," Watson said.
"It's taken me a few days to get my head around that, but it means I can bowl a few more overs.
"In the last Test match, I know Michael (Clarke) in the second innings was a bit hesitant to bowl me a few times towards the latter part of their innings, just to give me the chance to be as fresh as I could going into bat.
"The ultimate is to be able to contribute with both bat and ball throughout the whole Test match and not be held back.
"Batting at four will give me that extra time to freshen up."
Clarke contrastingly said the top order had yet to be finalised and that he was open to a move up the order, a shift that Greg and Ian Chappell have both suggested would benefit the team.
"I'll speak to Mickey Arthur about that when we get into camp in Hobart," Clarke said of the Ponting-less batting order.
"As for where I bat, the number I bat doesn't bother me. It's about fitting in with what's best for the team."
Hard-hitting batsman David Warner, one of four openers in Australia's new-look top six, believed Watson moving to No.4 would be the optimal outcome for the Test side.
"As Shane said, (it would be great) if we can get the most out of him bowling. It's going to be fantastic for him to get that little extra rest," Warner said.
"Me and Ed (Cowan) are in a good space at the moment. They've told us where we're at," the 26-year-old added when asked whether Arthur had assured him Australia's opening partnership won't change.
"We always look forward to batting with each other, and we're playing down in Hobart which is Ed's home ground."
Clarke also failed to shed any light on who was the frontrunner to win the pace-bowling selection battle between Ben Hilfenhaus, Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc.
"When somebody doesn't play in a match, it gives someone else an opportunity and that's what has happened," Clarke said of Hilfenhaus and Peter Siddle's absence in the WACA Test.
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Staff and students at Doncaster College rolled back the years to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day with a 1940s themed street party.
For one afternoon only there was a variety of themed stalls, games and activities as well as live music throughout the day for visitors to enjoy.
Guests could have a go at building a bunker or cooking with wartime ingredients and The British Legion and veterans unveiled their colours to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
A brass band and choir highlighted memorable music of the era and other activities on offer included conscription, a chance to browse the NAAFI and 1940's games and quizzes.
Among the guests at the event at The Hub was war veteran Flt Lt Eric Clarke, 101, who served in the Royal Air Forced during World War Two.


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After riding Specialized for +10 years, I have finally pulled the trigger : sold my Specialized S-Works Epic 2012 29'er and ordered a Merida Big Nine Team Edition frameset. Should be here end of the week.
Why? There was a lot of maintenance on the S-Works Epic as there was always something that started creaking : sand between headset lower bearing / framecup or into the bottom bracket bearings, the downtube protection foil always peeling off over time, etc. On a 29'er there is less need for a full suspension anyway.
The Big Nine is designed for 100mm travel fork, X-12 axle and has some really neat features like the FSA Head Block headset, which prevents damage from the brakes / shifters to the top tube of the frame in event of a crash.
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Monday Recap for June 24, 2013
Here are some interesting genealogy articles from the past week.
The Genealogy Sphere
- Uncovering genealogy can lead to fascinating insights (ReadingEagle.com) – A genealogist discovers the story behind her great grandfather Thomas Armitage, a Civil War veteran who died in a Confederate prison in 1864
- Obama's Irish ancestry highlighted during first family's visit to Trinity (Irish Times) – President Obama and his family learn about their genealogy while visiting Ireland
- 33 Reasons You Should Be Searching Old Newspapers for Your Family History (The Ancestor Hunt blog) – Great reasons why you should be looking at old newspapers in your family history research
- Math pages suggest Lincoln had more education (CBS News) – Recently authenticated notebooks reveal Abraham Lincoln may have been better educated than originally thought
- Revealed: The young woman who threw a message in a bottle into a Michigan river in 1915 – before it was found by a diver a century later (Daily Mail UK) – A message in a bottle from 1915 is discovered
- Samuel Sproule, President of the Medical Board of Bombay (Sproule Genealogy blog) – Highlighting the life of Samuel Sproule
- Those Little Slips of Paper (Genealogy Tip of the Day) – Good tip! Keep an eye on the subpoenas and notices court case paper packets
- George W. Bush's Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather Was a Slave Trader (Slate.com) – A surprising new discovery shows that President George W. Bush is a descendent of the notorious Thomas "Beau" Walker
- The Ruins of Normandy: Unpublished Color Photos From France, 1944 (Life.com) – Amazing color photos from 1944 Normandy
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- Monday Recap for June 17, 2013 – Last week's recap
- Family Tree Tuesday – John Davis Lodge - Learn more about John Davis Lodge's family tree