text: A little more than two years ago, the project of rethinking and revising Regnum Christi's youth club ECYD was begun. Headed by Sonia Gonzalez, a former ECYD member from Spain, a team of lay people, Legionaries, and consecrated members from around the world have been working on updating the identity and mission of ECYD. The club's name has been changed from ECYD – Education, Culture, Youth Development – to ECyD: Experiences, Convictions, and your Decisions, a name which the team believes is a better expression of what happens in the heart of youth when they experience a life-changing moment of grace. These moments of grace are one of the elements around which the team is attempting to re-center ECyD, along with attention to the real needs of young people, and the idea of the ECyD mentor as one who accompanies the club members on their journey towards God.The ECyD revision team gave a course in Madrid late last year, and invited a group of mentors from each territory to discuss and learn about the rejuvenated vision of ECyD, in order to help extend that vision to their own territories. The course was meant to be an experience of ECyD for each of the mentors; an experience that they could then share with those they help in the clubs. Br. Lucio Boccacci, LC, and consecrated women Carrie O'Connor, Helen Yalbir and Racine Silva represented the North American territory at the course.Along with offering the participants a real-life experience of ECyD, the course covered topics such as a youth-centered approach for activities and programs so that they respond to the needs and questions of young people, and a fresh and positive look at the identity and mission of young people. As mentors, they also discussed the role of a mentor as one who awakens a thirst for God and accompanies the young person in his search for God. As mentioned above, "moments of grace" were an important theme: the inner workings of an encounter between God and a young person's soul, which becomes a life-changing experience. "I learned that if we are to make ECYD what it is meant to be then it cannot start with a conversation about structures, programs, and methodologies," said Br. Lucio, who works with ECyD in Dallas, "but it must start with me; with the charism that God wants to release from the tension and scars that prevent it from blossoming to its full."Br. Lucio was surprised by the experiential, rather than informational focus of the course. "The course ended up being what I was really longing for without fully knowing it: finding true friends, friends from the heart, and experiencing a profound encounter with them as a family, along with the realization that I was an indispensible part of something larger than me." God's grace at work in a person's life is something larger than any of us, but the work of ECyD mentors is a very important part of the chain of grace for many young people.


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Our famous Kurly 'Q' Fries, and homemade side salads are the perfect compliment in our Value Combos. We're constantly developing new products to keep the menu fresh. That's how Great Wraps continues to build on its long-term success.
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The one whose perspective on marriage just inflames you, whose theology seems absurd.
This perpetuates the cycle of poverty that led to their marriage in the first place.
My (ex) husband was well aware of my feelings before and all through our marriage and never questioned their validity.
Does her character continue to find her independence and assert herself in their marriage this season?
In other words, they agree they need to provide better advice on what marriage is in real life rather than what it is on paper.
It is also told that, though many sought her in marriage, she wedded none.
It long ago learned that marriage is a travesty and our marriage a nightmare.
And you dare to tell me that you'll consent to Charles's marriage with her?
marriage is the best means we've found for perpetuating and improving the race.
Let his marriage go on, as though there were no such person as John Gordon.
c.1300, "action of marrying, entry into wedlock;" also "state or condition of being husband and wife, matrimony, wedlock;" from Old French mariage "marriage; dowry" (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *maritaticum (11c.), from Latin maritatus, past participle of maritatre "to wed, marry, give in marriage" (see marry (v.)). The Vulgar Latin word also is the source of Italian maritaggio, Spanish maridaje.
Meaning "a union of a man and woman for life by marriage, a particular matrimonial union" is early 14c. Meanings "the marriage vow, formal declaration or contract by which two join in wedlock;" also "a wedding, celebration of a marriage; the marriage ceremony" are from late 14c. Figurative use (non-theological) "intimate union, a joining as if by marriage" is from early 15c.
[W]hen two people are under the influence of the most violent, most insane, most delusive, and most transient of passions, they are required to swear that they will remain in that excited, abnormal, and exhausting condition until death do them part. [G.B. Shaw, preface to "Getting Married," 1908]Marriage counseling recorded by 1939. Marriage bed, figurative of marital intercourse generally, is attested from 1580s (bed of marriage is from early 15c.).
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was instituted in Paradise when man was in innocence (Gen. 2:18-24). Here we have its original charter, which was confirmed by our Lord, as the basis on which all regulations are to be framed (Matt. 19:4, 5). It is evident that monogamy was the original law of marriage (Matt. 19:5; 1 Cor. 6:16). This law was violated in after times, when corrupt usages began to be introduced (Gen. 4:19; 6:2). We meet with the prevalence of polygamy and concubinage in the patriarchal age (Gen. 16:1-4; 22:21-24; 28:8, 9; 29:23-30, etc.). Polygamy was acknowledged in the Mosaic law and made the basis of legislation, and continued to be practised all down through the period of Jewish histroy to the Captivity, after which there is no instance of it on record. It seems to have been the practice from the beginning for fathers to select wives for their sons (Gen. 24:3; 38:6). Sometimes also proposals were initiated by the father of the maiden (Ex. 2:21). The brothers of the maiden were also sometimes consulted (Gen. 24:51; 34:11), but her own consent was not required. The young man was bound to give a price to the father of the maiden (31:15; 34:12; Ex. 22:16, 17; 1 Sam. 18:23, 25; Ruth 4:10; Hos. 3:2) On these patriarchal customs the Mosaic law made no change. In the pre-Mosaic times, when the proposals were accepted and the marriage price given, the bridegroom could come at once and take away his bride to his own house (Gen. 24:63-67). But in general the marriage was celebrated by a feast in the house of the bride's parents, to which all friends were invited (29:22, 27); and on the day of the marriage the bride, concealed under a thick veil, was conducted to her future husband's home. Our Lord corrected many false notions then existing on the subject of marriage (Matt. 22:23-30), and placed it as a divine institution on the highest grounds. The apostles state clearly and enforce the nuptial duties of husband and wife (Eph. 5:22-33; Col. 3:18, 19; 1 Pet. 3:1-7). Marriage is said to be "honourable" (Heb. 13:4), and the prohibition of it is noted as one of the marks of degenerate times (1 Tim. 4:3). The marriage relation is used to represent the union between God and his people (Isa. 54:5; Jer. 3:1-14; Hos. 2:9, 20). In the New Testament the same figure is employed in representing the love of Christ to his saints (Eph. 5:25-27). The Church of the redeemed is the "Bride, the Lamb's wife" (Rev. 19:7-9).


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Dance as an academic discipline encompasses the role of dance as a performing art, as well as roles in other areas, including education, health, anthropology, history, and the science of human movement.
Bachelor's and graduate degrees in dance and related fields provide a variety of career opportunities in the public and private sectors.
Many four-year colleges and universities offer emphases in areas such as modern dance, ballet, performance, choreography, musical theater, dance education, dance therapy, somatics, dance ethnology, dance history, and criticism. Specialties are also offered in physical therapy for dancers, dance for children, seniors, and special education.


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AUDIO: Brian Gionta | Hal Gill | Jacques Martin (barely audible) | Jeff Halpern | P.K. Subban
Defenceman James Wisniewski returned to practice today after missing two games with the flu. He's expected to face the Bruins tomorrow night in Boston.
Jacques Martin, who juggled his lines for the last two periods Sunday against the Devils, returned to a more familiar lineup. There are some changes on the bottom two lines. Jeff Halpern is between Benoit Pouliot and Travis Moen in what shapes up a checking line. David Desharnais is between Tom Pyatt and Mathieu Darche on a line which didn't see much ice time against Jersey and probably won't see much more action in Boston.
The top line has Max Pacioretty, Tomas Plekanec and Brian Gionta while Scott Gomez is with Andrei Kostitsyn and Lars Eller.
Michael Cammalleri is still out with a separated shoulder. He didn't skate with the team and will not accompany the team to Boston.
Defence pairings are Hal Gill-P.K. Subban, Roman Hamrlik-Wiz and Jaro Spacek-Yannick Weber, with Alexandre Picard as extra Dman.
The Bruins had a casualty at practice this morning. A shot hit Patrice Bergeron in the chin and he was taken to hospital for stitches.


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Manfrotto has launched the StilePlus line of camera bags aimed at fashion-conscious photographers. Intended to appeal to shutterbugs who want a practical but stylish camera bag, the company offers this range in three varieties: the Diva 15 Tote Bag, Bravo 50 Backpack and Amica 10 shoulder bag. The bags are available in a variety of colors and sizes. UK prices start from £39.95, £69.95, £19.95, respectively. U.S. prices have yet to be confirmed.
IT'S IN THE BAG: Manfrotto launches StilePlus, a new range of stylish camera bags
Are you addicted to your camera, but turned off by the look and feel of traditional camera bags? They can be bulky, frumpy, and a big red flag to anyone looking to get their hands on someone else's expensive kit. Thankfully, Manfrotto has designed a solution for the style-‐conscious photography lover who needs a versatile, yet stylish and practical bag. Enter the new StilePlus range of camera bags.
The StilePlus collection combines Manfrotto's signature Italian style with excellent functionality and great protection. Whether you're capturing holiday memories in exotic locales or snapping pictures of your everyday life, no one will ever guess that your StilePlus bag is also a camera bag.
StilePlus comprises a range of shoulder bags, totes, messenger bags and backpacks, available in Black, Black Iris (blue) and Dove.
Manfrotto Diva 15 Tote Bag
The Manfrotto Diva 15 is a multifunctional and stylish tote bag for everyday use, with a super protective removable insert for your photo gear. The insert is made with Thermoforming technology to provide the perfect protection for photographic equipment while remaining lightweight.
It is kitted out to carry:
- CSC's with attached zoom lens & additional lens
- 10" tablet
- Smartphone, wallet, keys, pens, etc.
Manfrotto Bravo 50 Backpack
The Manfrotto Bravo 50 backpack is a multifunctional backpack for everyday wear, with a super protective removable insert for your photo gear, and adjustable straps and a padded back panel. The insert is made with Thermoforming technology which provides perfect, lightweight protection for photographic equipment.
It is kitted out to carry:
- DSLR with attached standard zoom lens & additional lens
- 15" laptop
- Smartphone, wallet, keys, pens
Manfrotto Amica 10 Shoulder Bag
The Manfrotto Amica 10 is a stylish shoulder bag for everyday use. It has extra padding and special pockets to hold your photography kit and everyday accessories, including:
- CSC's with attached zoom lens & additional pancake lens
- Smartphone, keys, pens The Manfrotto Amica range is available in larger sizes with even more pockets in the Amica 20, 30, 40 and Amica 50 models.
- SRP prices from £19.95


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When the Pathfinder Hybrid quietly ended production early last year, it didn't spell the end of Nissan's electrified crossover plans in the U.S. The powertrain has now been resurrected in another model, but there'll be slim pickings for U.S. buyers, according to AutoGuide (via Hybrid Cars).
The Nissan Murano Hybrid bows as a 2016 model, and its specifications can more or less be directly imported from a 2014 Pathfinder brochure. However, the new model's fuel economy is higher than its spiritual predecessor. (Read More…)


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Do you want to make Ohio.com your homepage?
XHaving given up long ago on resolutions concerning better diet and exercise habits, I like to focus my goals for the New Year to things that interest me. Specifically, that means cars. I have several perennial resolutions such as:
-Checking the tire pressures on my daily cars weekly
To read more or comment...OK, we've talked about the old cars of our dreams and the new ones we aspire to. Now it's time to wish for car stuff. You know, things that have a chance of actually fitting under the tree. When I say car "stuff", a lot of people's thoughts immediately go to tools. Wrenches, ratchets, creepers, lights, etc. are all very cool but, due to my limited mechanical skills, are never high on my wish list.
Also, "stuff'" to me does not mean swag. NASCAR t-shirts, Ferrari driving shoes, Porsche fanny-packs and pre-frayed Ford Truck baseball caps all have their place but they don't qualify as "stuff".
To read more or comment...OK, now that I've narrowed down my wish for an old car, it's time to move on to a different category. Let's go with a new car wish today.
To read more or comment...It's that time of year and, for car guys*, there are endless lists of automotive related things to lust after. In trying to make my own personal wish list, I have tried to discipline myself into picking one thing from each category. Today's choice: an old car.
To read more or comment...It was just announced by Toyota that they would be marketing a plug-in electric automobile in 2010, that is, a car that can be plugged into an electrical outlet for re-charging when not in use. Great ideabut it was done more than 100 years ago! At the turn of the century there were three types of horseless carriagescars powered by steam, electricity and the internal combustion engine. Steam was the proven power source. Electricity was all the rage, thanks, in part, to Thomas Edison. And while the internal combustion engine was getting better it was still smelly, erratic, noisy and hard to start. The electric car proved to be popular with women drivers in cities. They could drive the cars from their homes to downtown department stores or clubs, where charging stations had been installed; their cars' batteries could be charged while they did their business. Women loved electrics because they were easy to start, quiet and easy to operate. The last electric car was built in the U. S. in the early 1930's. Steam had proved to be too complicated. And the internal combustion engine jumped to number one with the invention of the self-starter. Several electric cars were manufactured in Cleveland for many years, including the Baker and the Rauch & Lang.
To read more or comment...If you are having a hard time finding the perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves driving collector cars, the AM Gizmo is your answerespecially if they also love music!
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Pentagon Report on Iranian Intelligence agents Who Collaborated with NIAC Hassan Dai |
Iranian American Forum, 5 January 2013 The Library of Congress has released a report prepared by Pentagon on Iranian intelligence ministry, their techniques in recruiting agents in Europe and the US and in infiltrating US academic institutions and Iranian-American organizations. The 64 page unclassified report published by Washington press and Farsi media names two individuals as the agents of Iranian secret services. Both persons have collaborated with National Iranian American Council (NIAC) led by Trita Parsi, a Washington based advocacy group viewed by many Iranians to be the Mullahs' lobby in US. The government press in Tehran calls NIAC the "Iran lobby in US." The Pentagon report names London based Massoud Khodabandeh and his wife Anne Singleton as the recruits of Iranian intelligence services. (pages 26-27). NIAC's internal documents obtained during a defamation lawsuit, (that NIAC lost) show close collaboration between NIAC and these two individuals. In 2008, NIAC organized a Congressional briefing in Washington for these Iranian agents and paid their travel fare but the US Homeland Security intervened and stopped them from boarding the London flight to Washington. Furthermore, the report identifies several websites such as Iran Interlink as being operated by the Iranian intelligence agency. (p. 41) NIAC also collaborated with H. Sobhani, editor of Iran Interlink. Sobhani wrote an article and labeled Daioleslam a terrorist. Then, Trita Parsi and NIAC used this article in a large scale campaign against Daioleslam to discredit him and eventually use it in the defamation lawsuit. Parsi further instructed numerous friendly websites to use Sobhani's article and smear Daioleslam. This new credible revelation by the Pentagon and the Library of Congress about NIAC's collaborators raises serious questions about US National Security as NIAC maintains intimate relations with US government. For example, in a series of troubling emails the State Department officials coordinated a joint lobby in Congress to raise funds for an initiative that would allegedly facilitate better relation between Iran and the US. In another series of emails, the US Consular official based in Dubai asked NIAC to help the Consulate in its outreach program towards Iranians. The American official suggests funding NIAC through a detour in order for the funds to be untraceable. In a third example, complicity between the State Department and NIAC is beyond comprehension. In a series of emails, a State official asked Trita Parsi about the Iranian regime's motivations in foreign policy and how best the US can approach the regime. Parsi burst into an emotional defense of Tehran and presented the regime as a victim of US belligerent policies. Strangely enough, the State Department official agreed with Parsi. NIAC is the administration's main interlocutor on Iran issues, US embassies continue to invite Parsi to speak at events organized and sponsored by their embassy, he is invited to brief the State Department officials, teach classes for them (paid for) and most prominent State's officials speak at NIAC's event. US government may think that they have found a back alley doorway to the Iranian regime. In reality, it could be Tehran's Ayatollahs who have found a back alley door to the State Department! * According to a press report,
the Library of Congress has announced that "The report was pulled for
revisions after the Division staff
identified a passage that should have been caveated but was missed in
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Anything that brings Gervais into homes more frequently is welcome, if not necessarily, as the Brits say, brilliant.
Rosie O'Donnell once again scored daytime Emmy nominations Wednesday for talkshow and talkshow host, categories she has won four years in a row.
Regis Philbin has the chance to be a double Daytime Emmy award winner this year. Philbin was nominated for both outstanding talkshow host and gameshow host on Wednesday.


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EN: Scott MacPherson is back recapping all the weekend action from the SELC First Division. With all the wins and losses piling up, Scott creates the weekly Power Rankings, which let you know EXACTLY where every team stands.
After one and a quarter seasons of writing the "SELC D1 POWER RANKINGS" for the first time we have a new #1. Clemson defeated FSU in Greenville SC 10-3 to grab the #1 spot. Congratulations Tigers, well earned! The "bad" weekend for FSU continued with a 10-7 loss to Georgia Tech, which was an even bigger upset then the Clemson loss. GT moved up to six slots to #4 with the FSU victory. Virginia Tech moved to #2.
Georgia is #3 with a two win weekend. The Dawgs continue to impress me. Power Rankings are a strange thing, as I watched Georgia get destroyed (13-6, 10-2 at half) by FSU 9 days ago. But two unexpected FSU losses are just too much to ignore. FSU drops to #5, South Carolina moves up a spot to #6 benefiting from FSU (2 losses), #10 Florida (2 losses) and #8 UCF losses. Richmond got two wins over this weekend, one over UCF, and made a big 6 slot leap to #7.
How about Georgia Tech? That opening loss (turned into a forfeit win) to SELC D2 Kennesaw State just ignited a flame in the Jackets! With the 10-7 victory over Florida State, Georgia Tech jumped 6 slots to #4 in the power rankings. It's a long season, play them one at a time and improve every day, that's what Jackets are doing. Go get 'em, Jackets!
Tennessee dropped 2 places to #11 after a 2 loss weekend. Great overtime win for #16 Mississippi over SEC rival LSU in New Orleans is nice for the "Admiral Ackbar's".
I characterize the SELC D1 season to this point with these phrases; "Expect the Unexpected", and there will be many dog fights for the 8 playoff spots and the SELC Championship Tourney will be ultra competitive. We have a long way to go, but I am pumped for an exciting March and April.
The "SELC D2 POWER RANKINGS" is on spring break in Helsingborg Sweden next week and will return in two weeks!
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June 2011 Forum Game - Re-June-Venate
Posted 21 June 2011 - 02:21 AM
Spend a few minutes in your scrapping software learning how to do something new. You can use the ScrapGirls University, the ScrapGirls Newsletter tutorials, your software manual or simply play around with your software.
Requirement: Briefly share what you've learned in this thread.
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SG University Instructor Jene Parks loves all things creative. Her passion for learning led her to embark on a two year design course which opened the door to making soft furnishings for two leading house builders in the UK for their show houses. Nice to meet you Jene!
Posted 21 June 2011 - 08:26 AM
Father's Day was a good opportunity to take lots of pics of family, the yard and a flower arrangement from my son. One technique I experimented with was to open up the lense by using my camera in Appeture mode to let in more light.
Posted 21 June 2011 - 08:27 AM
Selected one favorite photo from Task 16 along with a few runner ups.
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I re-read Lori Cook's tutorial on brushes. I love brushes but usually just use basic size and opacity, so I thought it would be good to learn more about other menus and options.
Posted 21 June 2011 - 10:13 AM
I played around more with brushes and created a photo mask!
I use a Canon Rebel T1i and PSE10.
my photos and layouts
Posted 21 June 2011 - 01:15 PM
For the attached pic, I selected the warmer using Point-toPoint Freehand Selection, and then inverted the selection so that the remainder of the photo was selected. I used the Time Machine, under Photo Effects, to age that selection, then I inverted the selection BACK to the warmer and adjusted the saturation of the photo so that it had more of a pink look to it, as this was lost when the photo was snapped.
Posted 21 June 2011 - 01:21 PM
There are sooooo many, but these three would compliment my photo wonderfully!
Posted 21 June 2011 - 04:58 PM
I also browsed the Fonts section and downloaded a couple free fonts there in the University and thought I would try out the Font thing. So now I'm just learning that program a little.
So . . . Task #18 done.
My mission in life in not merely to survive, it is to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.
Posted 21 June 2011 - 06:31 PM
I tried using the Lasso tool in my PE6 to trim a photo on a background when I was making Miniature Candy covers from Syndee Nuckles Assorted Candy wraps.
I always used to just use the crop tool to cut a paper, but this was so easy - I put the photo on the background and cropped it right there to the exact dimensions I needed right on the template! Great!
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So sorry -- I played with, learned about and used the tool, but gave it the wrong name in this post!
The tool I used was the Rectangular Marquee Tool.
Posted 21 June 2011 - 06:39 PM
Today I played around in Lightroom and found a little button in the upper-left corner of the "Tone Curve" section. When you click that little button, and then drag on a specific area in your photo, it adjusts the tone curve up or down as you wish, customized for the area you selected. Very nice! No more eyeballing it manually.
Posted 21 June 2011 - 07:37 PM
I used the two other pictures that I modified in Task 2 for the layout. Then I added another that I had cropped.
Posted 21 June 2011 - 07:46 PM
Watch out, my beginning post count is 7 (including this post?).
Posted 21 June 2011 - 08:12 PM
I now have 5 layouts to inspire me and to move me along in the game!
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I use blending modes but I haven't ever really messed with the selective burn tool so that's what I worked with a little today.
proud mom to Aspen (15), Caeleb (13), Kai (10), & Taliah (9)
He died for me, I'll live for Him!
My gallery
Posted 21 June 2011 - 10:31 PM
Here is my layout:
And here is the layoutthat inspired it!
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Use the photos from Task #17 and the technique you learned in Task #18 to create a layout.
Requirement: Post layout in the gallery and post link in this game thread.
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What grows together.
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Crud...I wrote 8 already and I'm already picturing a layout, heh heh.
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ZNICK necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 121 diseños de 33 diseñadores freelance.
I am seeking a clean, memorable logo for use on websites and business cards. It should enforce that our info-products and ideas teach you how to "do" whatever it is the product addresses. (buy a house, market your website, etc)
Ideatrak (can change upper and lower case individual letters)
Get on Trak (not needed in the logo)
Desired Color Scheme:
Prefer colors easily reproduced/copied. I have no specific choice at this time.
Desired Style:
Can be classy or even cartoonish. Please be creative.
Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai)
I am seeking a logo for use on websites, business cards, and possibly a newsletter. I have some ideas, but am relatively flexible. If I knew exactly what I wanted I would have done it already myself, hehe.
This is a new company, so I am open to all ideas.
The name of the company is Ideatrak LLC. The logo can have "LLC" included, but it is definitely NOT required. I wouldn't mind it to be able to be used with and/or without "LLC" eventually.
I would be open to "classy" as well as "cartoonish" or anything in between. I can go in almost any direction, and would like to see a few different concepts.
I would like to see a logo idea with a Light Bulb included to signify an "idea", (a smile on it and/or it giving a "thumbs up" may be interesting) . This is NOT required though. You guys are much more creative than I am, so don't feel it's a requirement... it's just something I thought of, so please don't just give me 20 of those to pick from.
I prefer the design be not too intricate, so if shrunk it can still be clearly seen.
I may add a slogan/tagline at a later date including "Get on Trak", or something similar, so something depicting tracks or "direction" may work. Right now, I don't feel the tagline needs to be a part of the logo itself, although I'm flexible.
I am open to color suggestions, but would like it to work in black and white as well. I may ask to see the design in a different color scheme as part of my feedback.
I feel more of a horizontal look will work better than vertical or square, although it does not have to be a straight-line logo whatsoever.
I will definitely give feedback... also, PLEASE ask questions here or by e-mail if it will help you be more creative.


text: Tulane holds off Herd 66-64 By Doug Smock March 13, 2013 TULSA, Okla. -- It's no surprise that Marshall's season ended in a rain of 3-point goals by the opposition, for the Thundering Herd had struggled in defending those all season.But what was surprising was the shot that ultimately killed the Herd's 13-19 season once and for all -- Ricky Tarrant's bank shot from the top of the key, fired with the shot clock nearing zero. That gave the Green Wave a 66-63 lead with 6.9 seconds left.Marshall got the benefit of a belatedly enforced technical foul and got one shot at the buzzer, but Elijah Pittman's off-balance shot from the corner bounced away at the buzzer."It was a frustrating end to our season, dagger through our heart at the end," said MU coach Tom Herrion. "Three-ball ended up beating us in the second half, didn't guard it well enough in the second half. Did a great job in the first half, didn't do a great job [after that] and they bank one in to win it." Indeed, the Herd played great defense in the first half, probably the best all season. It held the Green Wave to 26.7 percent and just 1 of 12 from 3-point range, taking a 29-20 lead in the process.That was a stunning reversal of the first half of Tulane's 91-75 win in New Orleans, in which the Green Wave took a 59-35 first-half lead. The Herd also scored eight points off 11 Tulane turnovers and shot 52.2 percent offensively.And the good fortune continued in the second half. When D.D. Scarver found Dennis Tinnon for a bucket that made it 40-27, the Herd seemed to have a big enough lead to weather the next Tulane run. But then the 3-pointers flew.Ben Cherry drew first blood and then Jordan Callahan, left open for the first time all night, fired in his only long shot. Tarrant hit a really long 3, hit two free throws and tied it at 47 with another bomb and gave the Green Wave a 50-49 lead with yet another. With 6:39 left, the Herd had to abandon what was a successful zone defense strategy.Herrion said his team wasn't surprised by Tulane trying 3-pointers, but were surprised by the distance of those shots."They shot '5s' instead of 3s," Herrion said. "They shot '5s.' And give them credit -- they made big shots." The lead changed nine times the rest of the way, with D.D. Scarver hitting his only 3-pointer and DeAndre Kane scoring seven of his game-high 22 points along the way. The last Herd lead was 63-61 with 1:19 left, on two Pittman free throws.Kendall Timmons tied the game at 63 with 1:02 left, getting inside for a short shot off the glass. Kane worked the ball into the top of the lane and fired a pretty open jumper, but that missed. He was elbowed in the head on the rebound, but play continued.Tulane ran the ball to the other end before coach Ed Conroy ordered his troops to slow things down. With 7 seconds' difference between the shot clock and the game clock, they almost slowed it down too much, forcing Tarrant to heave a shot from 22 feet or so.It hit the glass hard and went in, the seventh Tulane 3-pointer of the half and Tarrant's 19th, 20th and 21st points. "It felt good," he said. "It sailed straight to the backboard and then in. I was looking at the shot clock after Jordan passed me the ball and knew I had to get a shot off so I just threw it up."Marshall had 6.9 seconds left, but had a chance for two free points. During the Herd's timeout, officials reviewed Davis' elbow of Kane and assessed a flagrant foul, giving Kane two foul shots before the Herd inbounded. Kane hit the second to cut the lead to 66-64.(Had that flagrant foul been called at the time it was committed, Tarrant's particular shot would not have been possible. MU would have gotten two free throws and possession.)On the final play, Kane weaved around one defender and went straight to the rim, dishing out to Pittman in the left corner. Pittman had to fake out his defender at the arc but didn't have time to set his feet for his final attempt, which still banked off the glass and across the rim at the buzzer."I had an option to get the layup, but [a defender] caught me off a little bit on my way to the basket," Kane said. "I saw Elijah open and he's a great shooter, he's been knocking down shots all year, so I got him the ball. He got a good look at it, it just didn't sink."Reach Doug Smock at 304-348-5130 or dougsmock@ wvgazette.com or at twitter.com/dougsmock.


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Ridge rioters sued by ICBC
Two Maple Ridge men and one from Pitt Meadows who destroyed cars during the 2011 Stanley Cup riot are among 46 people being sued by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
The civil suit, filed June 13, seeks to recoup more than $526,000 in insured losses to 77 damaged or destroyed vehicles.
"ICBC has a responsibility to protect our customers' premium dollars and is taking legal action to recover the costs of these acts of vandalism to ensure they are not passed on to our customers," the auto insurer said in a statement.
The civil court claim was filed two years after a riot in downtown Vancouver following the Canucks' Game 7 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Besides looting businesses, rioters flipped and torched numerous vehicles.
Andrew Cuthbert and Jordan Houde from Maple Ridge have already been convicted and sentenced for their role in the riot, but will now have to face the provincially owned insurance company in civil court.
Cuthbert, who received a 90-day prison sentence in April, is accused of helping to destroy a 2007 black Hummer. ICBC has already paid out $39,693 for the Hummer H2.
In February, Houde received a five-month conditional sentence and 12 months probation for his role in the riot. He is accused of destroying a Mini Cooper, for which the insurance payout was $27,346.
Matthew Schulz, a former Burnaby resident who now lives in Pitt Meadows, is accused of destroying a green GMC. He pleaded guilty last November to rioting and stealing a light bar off a police cruiser. Schulz received a 12-month conditional sentence followed by 12 months of probation.
Others named in the law suit come from across the Lower Mainland and all over B.C., from as far away as Nelson, Windermere, Prince George and Tofino.
The claim names Jane Doe or John Doe in some cases where accused rioters have charges pending or may be identified at a later date.
The losses range from small amounts for scratches or broken mirrors to total write-offs.
The largest single damage claim is $61,000 for a 2006 Bentley that was trashed and torched by rioters.
In the past two years, police have recommended 1086 criminal charges against 325 suspected rioters. Police expect to charge 25 additional people in the coming months.
So far more than 100 rioters have been convicted and sentenced.
To read ICBC's notice of claim, visit mapleridgenews.com.
– with files from Jeff Nagel


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15 Knit Sweaters to Cozy Up In
My pre-requisite for a boyfriend? I have to be allowed to steal your sweater. Or all of them. I can't get enough of warm and cozy oversized sweaters this season. Wrapping up in a knit is so comforting, like a bowl of chicken noodle soup in clothing form!
While I do love a BF's sweater, sometimes they can seriously lack in the cuteness department. Which is why I thought it was necessary that we round up a few knit options that combine warmth and style!
1. NastyGal Block On Knit (C$57.56)
2. Top Shop Knitted Mirror Bunny Jumper (UK$46.00)
3. H&M Jumper (C$34.95)
4. SheInside Black Lapel Long Sleeve Ouch Cardigan Sweater (US$38.08)
5. Forever 21 Open Southwestern Cardigan (US$27.80)
1. Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade Braided Arm Sweater (US$69.00)
2. French Connection Ashley Knits Slit Jumper (C$79.99, on sale)
3. Old Navy Honeycomb-Knit Crew Sweaters (C$29.94)
4. Club Monaco Avery Cashmere Sweater (C$129.00, on sale)
5. J Crew Collection Cashmere Colorblock Sweater (US$258.00)
1. Urban Outfitters Staring at Stars Textured Oversized Dolman Sweater (US$69.00)
2. Romwe Houndstooth Yellow Jumper (US$79.99)
3. Asos Boyfriend Cardigan With Stitch Detail (C$67.28)
4. Anthropologie Rose Snapshot Top (US$88.00)
5. Joe Fresh Crewneck Sweater (C$29.00)
Which of these sweaters would you love to get toasty warm in?
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NastyGal Block On Knit (C$57.56) is my fave! | |
I`d wear the Nasty Gal, H&M;, Sheinside, french Connection, Old Navy and Urban Outfitters sweaters. | |
I really like the shlenside black lapel sweater, looks cozy, cute, and different! | |
I really wish that I could wear sweaters. I find the majority of them itch and irritate my skin, and I can't take the risk of buying something that I'm unable to wear.. Bummer. Because the Urban Outfitters braided arm sweater is absolutely amazing! That is a style that I would absolutely love to wear around. | |
I like the NastyGal Block On Knit, the H&M;Jumper, the Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade Braided Arm Sweater. Although it wouldn't keep your arms very warm in the weather we're having now I still love it. I also like the Urban Outfitters Staring at Stars Textured Oversized Dolman Sweater. |
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Throughout the week we have been breaking down the Packers' 2013 roster as it stands right now. I have to admit that the process was a bit sobering. Each new article found a way to point out that the team has a litany of questions that need to be addressed this offseason, and unfortunately there are not simple answers for any of these questions. So out of this negative place we thought to bring you some good news. Pat Kirwain at CBS came up with a list the "Power Teams" going into 2013. These teams are the five teams he thinks are best situated going into 2013, and the Packers landed at number 4 on his list.
Kirwain used eight factors in order to come up with his list including: the team's record in 2012, the number of returning starters, is there a franchise QB and is he number contract, how much cap room does the team have right now, are the coach and coordinators back, how many "significant players" does the team have with five or fewer years of experience, how many veterans look to be cap casualties, and does the team have a full complement of draft picks?
Here is what Kirwain had to say about the Packers:
4. Green Bay: The Packers won 11 games in 2012, have 20 returning starters, Aaron Rodgers is still under contract and they have a modest $7 million in salary cap space. They have 12 significant players with five or fewer years of experience and seven draft picks.
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Because the onset of symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats can be slow and gradual, it can be quite difficult for a cat's owner to become aware of the disease until it has already progressed quite a bit.
The most common sign in a cat with hyperthyroidism is weight loss even though the cat might have a seemingly ravenous appetite; this is due to their body's rate of metabolism being increased. You may also notice that your cat will eat more frequently and more greedily. If you have an outdoor cat, he or she might hunt and catch mice and small birds more often.
However, this is not always the case and in some cats will actually display signs of lethargy and weakness and have no appetite at all.
Other common signs of hyperthyroidism in cats are diarrhea, vomiting, excessive drinking and urinating. Cats with hyperthyroidism may also become rather vocal virtually overnight.
These cats will also lose the desire to keep themselves well groomed and will need to rely on their owners to regularly groom them. Conversely, there are a few cats who will over-groom themselves to the extent of losing their hair caused by excessive licking. Their nails may also grow faster and longer than usual.
Regardless of the season, cats with hyperthyroidism will usually try to find the coolest place in the house to nap. This is because they are not able to withstand high heat.
Another sign of hyperthyroidism is a rapid heartbeat as well as murmurs and arrhythmias. Your cat may also show difficulty with breathing normally and and may not be able to tolerate stress or playtime like they used to. Sadly, nearly 15% of cats with hyperthyroidism will suffer from congestive heart failure because the hyperthyroidism literally wreaks havoc on a poor cat's hear.
Since hyperthyroidism has the ability to affect every organ and system in the feline body, early detection is vitally important to the continued health and wellbeing of your cat.
There are quite a few different courses for treatment and your veterinarian will help you in deciding the best course of action for your cat. Your veterinarian will be able to thoroughly test your cat to determine the extent of the illness. Armed with that information you can figure out the best treatment plan for your cat.
However, besides all the surgical and medicinal treatments that your veterinarian may recommend, you should also consider adding an all-natural medication, like Thyroid Support Gold for Feline Hyperthyroidism. Being that it was painstakingly formulated by a naturopathic veterinarian, Thyroid Support Gold is a great herbal compliment to any treatment plan.
Thyroid Support Gold contains a mixture of seven powerful herbs which work together to inhibit the over-production of thyroid hormones whilst also improving a cat's cardiovascular functions and improving digestion.
Since most cats are often nervous and irritable, Thyroid Support Gold's herbs will help to keep your cat calm and relaxed with no adverse side effects. Thyroid Support Gold is also safe for long term use.


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Amazon.com is offering the new Taylor Swift's Speak Now album for only $3.99! You can download it instantly and listen to it on your computer, ipod or phone. What a deal!
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Apple on Wednesday released a sleek new MacBook Air notebook computer inspired by its winning iPad tablet devices.
Coming Soon T-mobile to launch HD7 Nov 8
Coming song T-Mobile's Windows Phone 7-equipped HTC HD7 will retail for $199, and ship Nov. 8. That's according to T-Mobile's corporate Twitter feed, and a note on T-Mobile's corporate Website.
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MOC-Floyd Valley Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Date posted - October 4, 2012
MOC-Floyd Valley Board of Education Meeting Agenda
October 8, 2012
1301 8th Street SE , Orange City, Iowa
Regular Meeting – 5:00
1) Call to Order
2) Approve or Amend the Agenda
a) Additional Agenda Items
b) Request to Speak to items
3) Public Hearing on the Purchase of Property
4) Approve Purchase of Family Dollar Property
5) Recognition of citizen comments, or, requests to speak to items
a) Correspondence
b) Student/Staff Recognition
6) Consent Agenda:
a) Approve September 10th, 2013 Minutes
b) Approve September Bills
c) Approve Secretary's Financial Report
d) Personnel
e) Open Enrollment
7) Reports:
a) Wellness Committee Report – Brittany Adams, School Nurse
b) Building Reports – Building Principals
c) OCADC Report – Mr. Richardson
8) Old Business.
a) Approve Revisions to Board Policies 804.1-804.5
9) Informational Items.
a) State Task Force News
b) Update onCareerAcademyDiscussions
c) Certified Enrollment
10) New Business.
a) FirstReadingof Revisions to Board Policies 403.4, 504.16, 804.6-805.3
b) Discussion onSaleof Current Property
c) Resolution Directing theSaleof $2,007,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012.
d) Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate.
e) Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds.
11) Adjourn
12) Next Regular Meeting: Monday, November 12th, 2012 – Superintendent's Office – NOON
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High School Football Coach Arrested For Allegedly Vandalizing His Own School
The Marion County-South Pittsburg football rivalry is one of the most heated in Tennessee. Separated by just eight miles, both high schools entered this year's rivalry game among the top three powerhouses in the state.
So when vandals caused "several thousand dollars" worth of damage to the Marion County High School football field house before the big game — derogatory names spray-painted, trash strewn on the field — students and officials took one look at the South Pittsburg "P" and knew where to look.
Get ready for the M. Night Shyamalan Presents: Fast Times at Ridgemont High plot twist: "Marion County teacher and assistant football coach Michael Schmitt was arrested and booked into the Marion County jail on charges of vandalism of $1,000-$10,000," according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
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It's unclear exactly how police figured out that Schmitt was the alleged culprit, but they did gather enough evidence to arrest and charge him.
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The coach's apparent attempt to psych up his team failed: The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated Schmitt's Marion County 35-17.
Both teams are still alive in the Class 2A playoffs, the Free Press reports.


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Sister Settles Sibling Rivalry Once and For All, Yanks Brother's Tooth with Pocket Rocket
by Theta1138
July 20, 2011 at 6:00PM
Views: 814
We're not really sure, in the video you're about to see, who is the most awesome participant. The adult who shot all of this, despite the fact that he's probably going to jail for child neglect? The little brother, who agreed to a tooth removal bit straight out of "Jackass"? Or the sister, who was obviously the one who had this idea in the first place, and followed through?
We're also up in the air about what the best part is. The brother at the beginning, realizing just what he's gotten himself into and refusing to open his mouth? The obvious look of glee on his sister's face about being able to yank the tooth with an adult's permission? The incredibly cute yet utterly hilarious letter the kid wrote to the tooth fairy?
Either way, it all adds up to the funniest video of sibling abuse we've ever seen. Maybe because it's a carefully shot video of sibling abuse: there are no less than three cameras trained on this. One strapped to the back of the bike, one shooting in slow-motion closeup, and one camera for a broader angle.
In short, aside from the moment in "Jackass 3D" where one of the guys gets his tooth pulled with a Lamborghini, this has to be the best tooth removal we've ever seen on video. Well, aside from "Marathon Man," but that has a slightly different tone.
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The Epiphone EL-00 Pro Parlor Acoustic Electric Guitar features the 'blues box' style body that is favored by blues players of all eras for its compressed, woody tonal quality, short scale, and comfortable weight which makes it ideal for fingerpicking or the bark of a bottle neck slide. The EL-00 Pro also gives you a Fishman Sonitone soundhole preamp and Fishman Sonicore pickup so you can plug-in and be heard on any size stage with first class acoustic/electric sound. Fishman Electonics Epiphone is proud to re-introduce the classic Epiphone EL-00 PRO Acoustic/Electric with the superb Fishman Sonitone preamp and Fishman Sonicore pickup system. Fishman is an industry leader in bringing a guitar's true acoustic tone to bigger stages. The Sonicore pickup is set underneath the saddle. The Sonitone sound-hole preamp is an active preamp mounted in the soundhole with easy-to-access mounted rotary controls for Master Volume and Tone adjustment. Now you can make your adjustments during soundcheck and even fine adjustments on-the-fly during your set. The active preamp is powered by a single 9-volt battery. You can connect your Epiphone EL-00 PRO to a PA or amp of your choice with a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable. Batteries typically last up to 100 hours.


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The Quest for Quality Healthcare
Access is a human issue, not just a diabetes issue.
By Deanna Glick
Editor's Note: While this columnist is no longer writing for dLife.com and we have ceased to update the information contained herein, there is much to be read here that is still applicable to the lives of people with diabetes. If you wish to act on anything you learn here, be sure to consult your doctor first. Please enjoy the column!
December 2007 — My daughter finally started walking on her own — just two months shy of her second birthday.
It was the final achievement in a series of physical milestones that came far beyond the normal timeframe for babies and toddlers as a result of a diagnosis she received at 4 months old.
Torticollis. Basically, it means she had a tight neck muscle on her right side. It is believed to be a result of in utero positioning. Think sleeping wrong for nine months. But treatment involves a lot more than a massage with the latest trend in smelly muscle rub. The condition causes babies to resist movement and favor the unaffected side of their bodies. Affected babies typically sit up, roll over, crawl, stand, and walk later than normal. They tilt their heads and tend to sleep with their heads turned to one side, which can cause plagiocephaly, which is the fancy word for misshapen head. Treatment for torticollis involved an exercise regimen several times daily and weekly physical therapy; and for the resulting plagiocephaly, wearing a helmet type device for a few months.
During this time I still had to manage my diabetes. And my husband had knee surgery. And my mom was diagnosed with ALS, perhaps more popularly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The psychological impact, out-of-pocket financial burden of a pre-approved and later denied claim based on "reasonable and customary" costs on top of already pricey co-pays, and the time and energy taken to appeal it (unsuccessfully) was overwhelming at best. And the experience ruined a fantasized theory I had developed soon after my own diagnosis. I imagined I and perhaps my whole family, had reached some sort of disease quota. We had our share of chronic illness and financial contributions to the health care system. I guess I was mistaken that we lived in a world of socialized disease acquisition. Not that I hoped for everyone to be sick. It just seemed that surely it wouldn't be fair for our family to have to deal with more than we already had. Amongst my extended family, we already had diabetes, addiction, cancer, depression and related disorders, HIV/AIDS, a seizure disorder. I may be forgetting a few.
The fantasy obviously died. Advocacy seems to have taken its place and occupies a far bigger place in my being. In the almost 15 years since my diagnosis, I have personally witnessed dramatic changes in the healthcare industry. I recall an appeal hearing I attended when I was just 21 and fighting for coverage of diabetic supplies through my HMO. At the time, the company paid nothing toward the almost $200 per month I was spending on glucose meter strips. One of the three head honchos sitting at the vast conference room table on the third floor remarked that her grandmother "didn't take care of herself. Most people with diabetes aren't going to use the strips the way you are." So, what are they going to do? Make the insurance company pay and then squirrel them away in a closet?
Coverage for diabetic supplies has improved. So has technology. But it's expensive. And the epidemic has exploded, the uninsured population has skyrocketed and even covered patient care and coverage itself can be questionable. The healthcare problem has become expensive enough to receive bipartisan lip service on Capitol Hill. But the solution remains elusive.
Love her or hate her, Oprah recently made an interesting point.
As she was interviewing filmmaker Michael Moore on a recent episode of her namesake television show about his latest creation, "Sicko," spotlighting the ills of the healthcare industry and set to debut in theaters June 29, she shared the results of one of her famous "Aha!" moments.
People get easily unsettled by the notion of "socialized medicine," despite our enjoying and championing various "socialized" public services like police and fire departments. You know, those people that provide basic needs such as saving our lives. Oprah uttered the obvious question: "Isn't that what health care is supposed to do?"
"Sicko" was actually inspired by a segment of a previously aired cable television series about a diabetic seeking a pancreas transplant. Suddenly my plight for a few strips seems a bit silly. As does my narrow-minded diabetes advocacy. It's not just about my diabetes anymore. Because my daughter and everyone else lives in a world where quotas on medical misfortune truly are a fantasy, but access to good health care and the means by which to take care of themselves doesn't have to be.
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Reform and Conservative Judaism… What's the Difference?
Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkas has an interesting article in the New York Jewish Week entitled "The Re-founding of Conservative Judaism," in which he argues that Conservative Judaism has outgrown its historical reasons for existence and needs a "re-founding" based on community organizing. He's probably right. But as a Reform rabbi, it got me to thinking about the movements. In recent years, I have become more and more convinced that the differences between Reform and Conservative are shrinking, and that interdenominationalism will be an important trend in the future.
I'm not here to rail against organized religion (it wouldn't be good for my career!) or to disparage religious movements. The movements play an importance role in organizing the Jewish world, providing resources, educating leadership. My question is: Is there still a distinctive social or ideological gap between the Reform and Conservative movements?
Historically there have been at least three (and probably more) important distinctions:
- The ethnic: Reform Judaism was founded by German Jews, who were largely assimilated and were looking for a more assimilated Judaism. The earliest Conservative Jews were immigrants from Eastern Europe who were interested in more traditional Judaism in an American context).
- The ritual: Reform rejected traditional practices – such as kashrut and kippah – that were aesthetically or ideologically out of sync with modernity, while Conservative maintained them (if only because they provided a sense of "Jewish authenticity").
- The ideological: Conservative Judaism remains halachic – i.e. it continues to embrace the binding nature of Jewish law (within the scope of modernity) – while Reform affirms that halacha is nonbinding or optional.
There is truth to all of these. There is no question that German-dominated Reform Judaism was quick to discard ritual that many Eastern European Jews found necessary/meaningful/ endearing/nostalgic/authentic. The Conservative movement probably owes its existence to that fact. But it is a largely irrelevant fact three generations later. Today, if anything, the Reform world is moving toward the right, taking on Hebrew prayer, rituals like kippah, mikveh, and aspects of kashrut.
It is also true that the Conservative movement continues to speak in the language of halacha (it has a law committee and teshuvot) while Reform speaks in the language of personal autonomy. But even here, the divide is not so wide. The Conservative movement has always referred to itself as "Positive-Historical Judaism" – i.e. Judaism that is rooted in divine revelation (which is the meaning here of the word "positive"), and simultaneously shaped by historical evolution. But Reform Judaism similarly embraces the notion that Judaism is based both on eternal divine (however you define it) commands – the ethical mitzvot – and on historically evolving culture and folkways – the ritual mitzvot. From the 1999 Pitsburgh Principles of Reform Judaism:
We are committed to the ongoing study of the whole array of (mitzvot) and to the fulfillment of those that address us as individuals and as a community. Some of these (mitzvot), sacred obligations, have long been observed by Reform Jews; others, both ancient and modern, demand renewed attention as the result of the unique context of our own times.
Furthermore, the Reform movement has a Responsa Committee (of which I happen to be a member), which deliberates on matters of Jewish law. The difference is that those responsa are non-binding. The Reform way to talk about Jewish tradition is to use the language of "Choice Through Knowledge" – we make choices about our ritual practice based on our study and our understanding of the meanings of those traditions. Contrary to the notion that Reform is "non-halachic," I believe that this is a type of halachic process. And let's be honest – Conservative Jews also make choices. Conservative rabbis know this, which is why they often operate on the assumption that the more knowledge their congregants amass, the more they will choose to fulfill the mitzvot.
So while differences between the two movements remain, I think it's more useful to think of a continuum of liberal Judaism that includes the Conservative and Reform movements with significance points of connection between them. Every continuum has its extremes, but there is too much in common here to think of them as being really separate.
April 5, 2013 at 9:14 am
Thank you, Rabbi! I was seeking to determine which branch/denomination of Judaism to convert to. I have been considering converting and even spoke with three Rabbi's to see where I would best fit! I know for a certain Conservative Judaism is for me! AND Baruch HaShem my children are also going to convert to Conservative! In fact my son and daughter are going to 'Shul tonight to begin the process, I will have to come on alternate Sabbaths since I have to wait until someone stays with my 94 yr old aunt who has Alzheimers. (My daughter and I will take alternate Sabbaths) I hope I didnot take up too much of your time! Wanted to get all this in before Shabbos!(smile)


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Attack This: Hot Videogames
Posted: October 30, 2007
Grip your gamepad and strap on your headset. You've got business to take care of. You think these games are going to beat themselves? Not very likely. Now, get to work!
By "work," of course we mean, the action of goofing off and playing videogames. We think that was pretty clear, but we had to make sure.


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Thin China
Sizes: 16" 18"
Weight: medium
Volume: soft to medium loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium short
Bell Character: integrated
Sound Character: Fairly trashy, bright attack, low wash. Wide frequency range, fairly clean mix. Explosive response, fast fade. Size range allows everything from quick accents to complex ride playing.
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Two Bergen County men indicted in heroin death of Emerson woman
Two Bergen County men were indicted Tuesday on manslaughter and drug charges for allegedly causing the death of an Emerson woman last June by supplying her with the heroin that led to a fatal overdose.
The charges against Christopher Benvenuto, 27, of Old Tappan, and Jessie Kurzweil, 26, of Closter, reflect a growing trend among prosecutors across North Jersey over the past year to hold dealers at any level in the distribution chain criminally liable for a drug-induced death.
Benvenuto and Kurzweil are accused of supplying heroin to Doreen Leach, 47, who died last June 11 after she was injected with the drug.
The seven-count indictment charges the two men with first-degree "strict liability for drug-induced death," second-degree manslaughter and third-degree distribution and possession of heroin. Benvenuto was also charged with concealing or destroying evidence of the crime — drugs and paraphernalia — in a bid to hinder his apprehension and prosecution.
Both men are free on bail.
Aiming to combat an epidemic of heroin abuse and fatal overdoses, Bergen County prosecutors have dusted off a decades-old law that treats drug suppliers as killers if a death can be traced to the drugs they distribute.
New Jersey's strict-liability statute, which dates to 1986, had rarely been used because of its severity and the challenges inherent in tracing the supply chain in a drug death. But in recent years, as heroin overdose deaths have climbed statewide, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli and other county prosecutors have been more willing to file those charges.
"With more and more people dying from heroin overdose, we will be looking into each and every overdose case" in an effort to hold the dealers responsible, Molinelli said after the arrest of Benvenuto and Kruzweil last year.
Police and paramedics responding to a 911 call from Leach's apartment found her unresponsive and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The woman who called 911 was also using drugs but she was not charged with a crime because a good Samaritan law grants her immunity for calling for help instead of fleeing the scene when Leach overdosed.
Benvenuto had allegedly injected Leach with the heroin and he bolted from the apartment with paraphernalia as soon as she overdosed, authorities said. Kurzweil was alleged to have sold the heroin to Benvenuto.
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Kelly Osbourne Says Lady Gaga's Jo Calderone Rips Off Annie Lennox
When Lady Gaga opened the MTV VMAs as her male alter ego Jo Calderone on Sunday, she triggered yet another wave of the obsessive buzz that has surrounded her reign as one of pop's biggest-selling stars, with pundits across the media spectrum weighing in on how her performance went and what it all meant.
One person who wasn't impressed, however, was Kelly Osbourne. In fact, she thinks Lady Gaga ripped off her whole Calderone persona from Annie Lennox.
Justin Bieber to Record All Original Songs for New Christmas Album
There are plenty of things you can safely count on when it comes to Justin Bieber's upcoming Christmas album — including healthy sales, excited tweens, and a holiday hit single or two.
One thing you won't get, however, is traditional yuletide music. According to Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, the album will consist of all original songs.
Dolly Parton Shows Sisterly Support for Lady Gaga
With more than 40 albums, 20 number one singles, and the title 'The Queen of Country' to her name, Dolly Parton has certainly earned the right to share her thoughts on whatever topic she chooses — and when a British reporter asked her recently to weigh in on Lady Gaga, he could have been looking for nothing more than a few controversial quotes.
Leave it to Dolly, however, to accentuate the positive — and to find common ground with someone who may not appear similar to her.
Lady Antebellum, Maroon 5, and Kid Rock to Perform at 2011 NFL Kickoff Concert
After a long, cold winter of labor disputes, lockouts, and a few months where it looked like we might not have a football season this year, the 2011 NFL season is just about ready to begin.
And before the Packers and Saints finally take the field for the first game on September 8, some of music's biggest stars will celebrate the new season with this year's NFL Kickoff Concert, featuring performances from Maroon 5, Kid Rock, and Lady Antebellum.
Justin Bieber 'Punk'd' Taylor Swift for Season Premiere of Show's Return
After four years away from the airwaves, the MTV hit 'Punk'd' is preparing its comeback — and this time, producer and former host Ashton Kutcher is remaining strictly behind the scenes.
But that doesn't mean the new-look 'Punk'd' will lack for star power. In fact, the new season's premiere will feature host Justin Bieber putting one over on Taylor Swift.
Kelly Clarkson Premieres New Song, 'Mr. Know It All'
After a year of delays and a handful of Internet leaks, Kelly Clarkson is finally getting ready to release her next album, 'Stronger' — and she kicked things off Tuesday, when she debuted the set's first single, 'Mr. Know It All.'
The song was unveiled via a live premiere at Kelly's official site, but if you missed it, don't worry: she's thoughtfully kept it up for your listening pleasure — and posted the lyrics, too, so you can read along while you celebrate her return.
Are Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber Writing Songs Together?
When Justin Bieber showed up onstage at Taylor Swift's August 23 show for a surprise duet rendition of his hit 'Baby,' their impromptu collaboration made the concert memory of a lifetime for several thousand concertgoers and set news feeds abuzz for the rest of the week.
And as it turns out, that might not be the last we hear from the young megastar duo.
Ellen DeGeneres Makes Surprise Appearance at Taylor Swift Concert [VIDEO]
It was impressive enough that Taylor Swift booked a four-night run of sellout performances at L.A.'s Staples Center. Then she went and added surprise cameos from Justin Bieber and Jason Mraz, who each popped up for unannounced duets. Sunday night marked the end of Taylor's Staples residency, and she had yet another surprise special guest for her fans: Ellen DeGeneres.
Lady Gaga Opens 2011 MTV VMAs as Drag Alter Ego, Jo Calderone [VIDEO]
Lady Gaga has earned her rep for lighting up the red carpet with splashy awards show ensembles, and during the leadup to this year's MTV VMAs, the network promised more of the same with a #whatwillgagawear Twitter hashtag.
As it turns out, the VMAs were opened by none other than her sideburned alter ego, Jo Calderone, who started things off by launching into a profane tirade about the end of his relationship with … Lady Gaga.
Kathy Griffin Makes Jim Carrey-Inspired Love Video for Justin Bieber [VIDEO]
Jim Carrey raised a lot of eyebrows yesterday when he posted a bizarre video love letter to Emma Stone — and he seems to have started a miniature trend in the bargain.
Not to be outdone in the "hopefully fake and wildly inappropriate public expressions of affection" department, comedienne Kathy Griffin has posted her own video. The object of her desire? None other than Justin Bieber.
Justin Bieber Announces He's Making a Christmas Album
Do you hear what we hear? It's the sound of millions of Justin Bieber fans shrieking with glee at the news that the junior pop phenom will be releasing a Christmas album this year.
Bieber broke the news via Twitter and an interview with TMZ this week, revealing that he's been in the studio cutting some holiday tunes — and for a good cause, too.
Taylor Swift Spends a Staggering $2.5 Million on a Mansion for Her Mom and Dad
In a move that pretty much locks up Daughter of the Year honors for her, Taylor Swift has plunked down $2.5 million on a 5,600-square-foot Nashville mansion for her mom and dad.
Let this be a lesson to you, parents: supporting your children's dreams can really pay off. Big time.


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Went to Tinkle last night.
Stood in front of Julia Stiles and her boyfriend while waiting in line for tickets.
Had Leon (you may remember him as THE BLACK JESUS in the Like A Prayer video) ask Colin what the line was for.
When Katie was going to the bar, she saw David Cross, went over, told him such a big fan she was – and then Janeane Garofalo claimed that she told Katie to say that to him. She promptly forgot anything about getting drinks at the bar.
As for the show itself? Jesus christ, the hilarity. David/Todd/Jon riffed like there was no tomorrow. The pantomime renditions of the NJ Guido stuff was drop-dead funny, even when David Cross forced us all to view some pubic hair. The Aislers Set were shockingly good. The other comedians ranged from crowd-killing (the writing email bit) to kill-them-with-laughter (the last guy – I am so going to prank call some bees).
Tinkle is, without a doubt, the best $6 you can spend in NYC.
Monthly Archives: July 2003
NYC Preflight
Things to do:
Do laundry and pack said laundryInstruct Amanda on how to care for ButtonsFind day bag, pack with entertainment- Finish Gamer's Den interview
Charge electronic devices (both phones,iPod is not here!!!, GBASP)Pay car insurancePack toiletriesChange cat litter
Close But Not Quite
Modern Day BBS Doors
Before I ever got on the Internet, I was an avid BBSer. For two years of my life, I spent time dialing up onto one-user systems running anywhere from 2400-28800 baud.
It was bliss.
Part of that bliss was thanks largely to BBS doors. A variety of strange games, all text based, drew me in and kept me addicted for months. Legend Of The Red Dragon, Usurper, Tradewars, Barney Splat, The Pit, Planets: The Exploration Of Space…even the more obscure ones like Cannons & Castles, Food Fight, and n-space were fantastic. (I've been meaning to devote an entire entry to n-space, but god knows when that'll happen.)
Unfortunately, text-based BBSing is nearly entirely dead – which is doubly sad for me because that's where I started online and stayed for nearly three years. Sure, there are some small systems here and there – but of course, there's a minor hitch. With a dial-up BBS, you had guarantees that everyone was most likely in the same geographic area. With a telnet BBS, there's no immediate personal connection, outside the fact that you all telnet to the same address.
On the other hand, I do have a number of small communities I'm in now, with some common threads. One in particular is very passionate about retrogaming and emulation and geeky things such as these. Luckily, a number of us have fond BBS Door memories, and there's some good open source work-alikes for the web. So we've made some installations of two of them and I'd be more than happy if some of you wanted to join us.
Legend Of The Green Dragon – similar to Legend Of The Red Dragon, a somewhat rudimentary RPG. Still fun, although this particular installation has a lot of very inside jokes for the particular community I'm in.
Black Nova – similar to Tradewars, without the inside jokes. A lot of fun, a lot of depth, and certainly able to eat up a ton of your time. A little poorly documented, though.
Hope to see some of you joining in on the fun.
The Winer Watcher
I just can't compete with Mark Pilgrim. Not two weeks after I mention the "diff" feature on nntprss and use the example of Dave Winer's often changing page, we get the Winer Watcher.
This is gorgeous, Mark. Any way you could release the source for it? (And does it have n-Echo support?)
Update (7/11/03): From Mark: "Also, to further fuel rumors of a global conspiracy, WW is now password-protected" – oh well, it was fun while it lasted.
Pie/n-Echo/Whathaveyou Validator
I'm happy to note that the new Feed Validator for RSS and Pie says that my MT Pie/n-Echo/Whatever Templates produces a valid feed.
Just in case you were worried about my prototype template not properly meeting a prototype spec. ;)
Backwards Logic
I've been on the Internet for eight and a half years. Not long compared to some people, but long enough to have seen a lot of really, really confusing things. Things in every category about every topic imaginable.
Today, I have had to re-adjust my logic meter, because obviously there is a new zero point.
Adam Curry – yes, the ex-MTV VJ Adam Curry – is taking a stand in the RSS/n-echo war. To quote Homer Simpson, a freaky stand. Let's dissect this.
Blogs To Check Out
Danny Ayers' Formerly Echo, covering the Echo project. Makes me wish I had a typepad beta account so I could spin off some of this content into another blog.
Kevin Fanning's The Knowledge For Thirst, a beverage blog I'm taking a second look at and cackling uncontrollably over. And I hate it when I cackle uncontrollably.
More typepad beta sites – David's, Mena's, Anil's. Everything is looking great.
Updated n-Echo Prototype (0.1.1)
I have taken a few minutes to clean up my n-Echo template due to the release of Kevin Shay's new UTCDate plugin. This removes the dependency on MTPerlScript (of course, adding one for UTCDate), and certainly makes the template look a lot cleaner without all the perl script inserted into it three times.
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Huge thanks to Kevin Shay for the help.
Edit: Thanks again to Kevin for the comment – I removed the context for MTEntryDate. I also realized that using MTEntryDate for the main modified element of the feed is technically wrong considering that MTLastModified is available. So that's changed as well. People who have grabbed the template earlier today are recommended to grab it again.
The NYC Dance Begins
The hotel is booked.
The booth is reserved.
The comedy event is…well, not updated yet.
Yes, folks, we're heading back to New York City for MacWorld New York CreativePro Conference And Expo. This will likely be complete overkill, but hey. We'll be at booth #360, showing off our latest and greatest and selling games at what may or may not be described as "insane prices".
Katie and I will be staying in the city for an entire week, Sunday through Saturday starting the 13th. This is also serving as sort of a second-chance honeymoon, since our plan was always to make a longer trip this year after the 4 day honeymoon last time.
Anyone who's in the NYC area and is interested in getting an exhibits-only badge to the conference, let me know. $25 is a ripoff.


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For a very long time, a forum buddy, Jen, has been talking about this Tom's Light Bread Recipe that she got from http://www.celiac.com. It's been on my to-do list that whole time, and I finally got around to it, LOL!
I made this recipe 2 ways – the way Jen makes it (the original way), and a European way of making bread (sourdough sorta). (I'm not going to copy down the original recipe, you can click on that link and go to it. There are oven and bread machine directions.)
The European method was recently posted on the Delphi Celiac forum by Mireille, having come from the Better Batter Blog. Essentially, you are letting the yeast meld with the flours and create a sour, more complex flavor.
We did not find any difference in the texture of the two breads, but we highly favored the flavor of the sour one. These breads were baked side by side, for exactly the same amount of time. (The sponge of the sour one had sat on the counter for 27 hours.) Interestingly, the regular version got a really dark crust, though the European method was a light golden brown.
Tom's Light Bread, European Style
To make the sour sponge (this part to be done the day before):
Mix together in a bowl:
1 1/8 cup chickpea flour (garbanzo bean)
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup + 1 TBS tapioca starch
3 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
Remove half of this mixture and store in a bag.
To the bowl add:
3 TBS brown sugar (make sure there are no lumps)
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
Whisk together well, then stir in (gently – does not need to be beaten):
1 1/8 cup warm water
Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm area for 8 to 24 hours. I placed mine in the microwave (off, of course), after having heated a bowl of water to warm the microwave.
The next day:
In the bowl of your KitchenAid, place:
Sour Sponge (yesterday's work)
The rest of the flour mixture
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
3 TBS vegetable oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten (before cracking, warm the eggs in a bowl by running warm water over them)
Beat on medium speed for a few minutes (remember to scrape the sides). You may need to add a little warm water to achieve a thick cake batter-like consistency. Place in a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm, draft-free place, until the dough has doubled in size.
Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 35-40 minutes, until the bread sounds hollow when thumped. Turn out onto cooling rack and allow to cool. Store in a large ziploc bag or other closed container.


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I admit I was largely intrigued by the packaging and website for Sanctuary T's new Mentor Tea line. (We've argued this point in the forums before… I like packaging and design, and it will always affect my purchases.)
I was happy to see Assam and Ceylon on the label, as they are my favorite black teas. I'd asked about the blend on Twitter, because I didn't want to get myself into a Smoky Tea Situation, and was pretty sure I'd like this one. And I did. It makes a nice breakfast tea… maybe closer to Irish than English, which is lovely.
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