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As we get close to Thanksgiving and the official start of the Christmas shopping season, one of the beneficiaries of the annual gift giving season is the video game industry. With Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all releasing next-generation video game consoles in the coming weeks, the industry is poised to see a better than seasonal revenue bump. According to research firm Gartner, the worldwide video game marketplace, which includes video game console hardware and software, online, mobile and PC games, will reach $93 billion in 2013, up from $79 billion in 2012.
While , and will be beneficiaries, video game manufacturers such as (ATVI), Electronic Arts (EA), Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), Zynga (ZNGA) will also benefit. Video game sales in September spiked due to Take-Two's Grand Theft Auto V. The game, which hit the $1 billion mark in just three days, making it the highest-selling title launched in any September since market research firm NPD began tracking the industry in 1995. Today, Activision will release Call of Duty: Ghosts for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PCs. Alongside the new game launch is a new mobile Call of Duty app for Android, iOS and Windows 8 devices that lets players customize characters and track progress in a Call of Duty Clan Wars metagame.
Although mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market, with revenue set to nearly double between 2013 and 2015 from $13.2 billion to $22 billion, Gartner sees the video game consoles still accounting for nearly half of industry sales even as industry revenues climb to $111 billion in 2015. Embedded in that outlook is the continued deterioration of the PC market, which is being replaced by tablets. Given the success of 's iPad and efforts by Samsung, , Blackberry (BBRY) and others in the tablet market that shift comes as a surprise to no one, except maybe .
Yes, the outlook is better than it has been in some time for the video game industry, yet this sector does have some caution flags. One is the state of the consumer and his or her ability to spend. We'll get ample data on that from the likes of Gallup and others in the coming weeks.
Another is Congress. Following recent tragedies, some politicians have called for censorship of media, including video games that depict violence. While you may think the politicians in Washington should have a full plate getting ready to tackle the federal budget, the debt ceiling and entitlement reform in early 2014, there are several pieces of potential legislation winding their way through the House of Representatives and the state of New York. In Washington, HR231 "Video Games Rating Enforcement Act", which has been House Committee on Energy and Commerce, would require warning labels on video games "that are given certain ratings due to violent content." In New York, there are three bills pending that would restrict the sales of video games to persons under the age of 18.
While these bills may seem innocuous enough in and of themselves, the fact that they are being moved through legislative bodies based not on scientific evidence, but rather media myths or some politician's desire to seem responsive is most alarming. There is no independent research that shows a connection between video games and violence. In fact, while video games have exploded in popularity over the last decade, violence has declined according to FBI crime studies. That makes these attempts at regulating video games politically driven objectives, which also makes them volatile, unpredictable and a challenge for investors to assess.
In the near term, assuming strong consumer buying power and pent up demand for new video game consoles and the latest games, the video game sector is looking strong. Investors would be wise to keep an eye on Congress, however, and any changes in the regulatory environment be it for video games, the Internet, the entertainment industry, trucking or any other industry. Sometimes, the outcome can spur business, but more often than not it weighs on it instead. As we have seen before and will likely see again, the facts and science matter little when political points can be scored.

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JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a three-year contract extension with general manager John Mozeliak and exercised the 2014 option for manager Mike Matheny. The 44-year-old Mozeliak will now be with the Cardinals through 2016. Matheny, in the second year of a two-year contract, is now guaranteed through next year. Terms were not announced.
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LAS VEGAS March 26, 2013; Carroll Shelby, founder of the Carroll Shelby Foundation, Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., and Shelby American, Inc., wholly owned subsidiaries of Carroll Shelby International Inc., has been inducted into the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place at the SCCA's Annual Meeting on March 2, 2013, at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas. The award will reside with the Carroll Hall Shelby Trust and eventually the Carroll Shelby Foundation, established by the automotive legend in 1991 after his successful heart transplant.
"Carroll Shelby is an icon in the automotive performance industry," said SCCA President and CEO, Jeff Dahnert."He impacted the SCCA as a competitor, as an automotive designer and builder, and his influence within the motorsports world elevated SCCA. We are very proud to have had him as a member of the SCCA and now as a member of the SCCA Hall of Fame."
Carroll Shelby was involved with the SCCA for well over 50 years and his impact on the club continues today. As a driver, he took home the SCCA National Championship in 1956. When Shelby turned professional, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 and competed in eight Formula One races before his career was cut short with a heart ailment.
Shelby's involvement with the SCCA continued in the 1960s through his Cobra sports car and then his efforts turned the Ford GT40 into a winner that defeated Ferrari. Shelby is also known as the man who turned America's "secretary car" into a pony car. In 49 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, 35 drivers have won in a Mustang or Shelby Cobra.
"Carroll Shelby's racing fame began with his domination of SCCA, winning a national championship as a driver during the 1950s," said SCCA President Dahnert. "Later as an auto manufacturer, his cars regularly won SCCA championships during the 1960s. And with the launch of the current generation of cars a few years ago, Shelbys are once again topping SCCA podiums."
Fellow legends John "Skip" Barber, Bill Noble, Bobby Rahal and Andy Porterfield accompanied Carroll Shelby into the SCCA Hall of Fame. The Hall was created to pay tribute to those members that made a significant impact on the development of the SCCA throughout history. With only five inductees this year, initiation into the sacred Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors given in the world of automotive racing.
"Although Carroll passed away last May, his memory and legacy live on today through his Trust and the Carroll Shelby Foundation," said Neil Cummings, Co-Trustee of the Shelby Trust and Foundation Board member. "The Foundation is dedicated to helping young people build a better life, and Shelby American and Carroll Shelby Licensing honor his memory by continuing to build exciting cars and create licensing programs that celebrate his ideals."
Shelby American manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company builds authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles. Shelby American offers the Shelby 1000, GT350, GT500 Super Snake, and GTS post-title packages for the current generation Ford Mustang, as well as the 2013 Shelby Focus ST.
Automotive manufacturer and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby was one of the most famous and successful high performance visionaries in the world. He was also a pioneer for modern automotive licensing programs. Beginning in the 1960s, he started licensing his name and designs for various products. He founded Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., which is the exclusive holder of trademarks and vehicle design rights for some of the most famous muscle cars and high-performance vehicles. CSL also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and collectibles.
To learn more about the Carroll Shelby Foundation, make a donation or order an item with the exclusive commemorative signature, follow the link to www.carrollshelbyfoundation.org.
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The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby. Headquartered in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is dedicated to providing medical assistance for those in need, including children, educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other training programs and benefitting the Shelby Automotive Museum. For more information visit CarrollShelbyFoundation.org.


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Mathias pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and related charges after police said he crossed the center line while driving in Monroeville June 30, 2013, and collided with a motorcycle, killing its driver, 69-year-old Lawrence Matvey.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Philip Ignelzi sentenced Mathias Thursday to one to two years in state prison followed by five years of probation. After the hearing, sheriff's deputies took Mathias and others back to the Allegheny County Jail, where they were screened by corrections officers, per normal protocol.
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On Sunday I mowed the lawn and felt very awesome about my ability to get things done...until I went to put the mower away and pain shot through my low back. Yes, I threw my back out mowing the lawn. Which is pretty pathetic, I have to say. I'm usually very careful standing, lifting and changing positions (the little bridge-hula maneuver I do to turn over in bed is stupid-looking but great back insurance), so the idea that I could hurt myself walking around my front yard offends me. This is my second pain flare-up in three weeks. I've already started chiropractic care, but I'm seriously considering a buying a maternity belt. Because I have given up on the ridiculous notion that my core is capable of supporting itself. I have also abandoned all hope of ever feeling sexy again. At least for the next few years.
I'm very at odds with my body now. The pain certainly isn't helping, but mostly it's the weight. At 29 weeks, I've gained 25 pounds—and I feel like a complete failure. Because as practically every pregnancy resource will tell you, 25 pounds is an acceptable amount of weight to have gained...at 40 weeks. I know that 25 pounds is the bottom of the "healthy" range for a full term pregnancy, but the idea that I'm "over" where I should be is hard to shake. And I worry about how much bigger I'm going to get.
The receptionist at Rob's office thinks I'm "tiny" for having about two more months to go. I managed to stop myself from blurting out, "It's a total optical illusion! You should see me naked!"
I may have to become something of a nudist over the next ten weeks. Getting dressed is becoming a lot more challenging. Thank heaven for long, loose maxi skirts! I wanted to avoid wearing maternity clothes as much as possible this pregnancy, and my body seems to agree with that goal at least, as I've already outgrown my maternity jeans. I tried on a pair of maternity jeggings this week, hoping the "-eggings" part would mean stretchy comfort for my lower half. Alas, no. I just ended up with a pregnant muffin top. NOT a good look.
The baby seems to be slowing down a bit, movement-wise. She doesn't startle me now, or wake me up with her punches. Naturally, instead of being grateful for the break, I worry that this means something is wrong. I still feel her move a little during day, but she seems to hit her sweet spot in the evenings. She's most active while I'm resting in my crazy nest of 300 pillows and Rob is reading out loud.
Almost every night, Rob and I have some version of the conversation where we just stare at each other and marvel: "There's going to be a baby." I don't know why it keeps hitting us like this. But I still sometimes gape at Westley and think, We MADE him. And now there's going to be another, slightly (very?) different one. How is that even possible?
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Should have been raising his bat today for a pretty spectacular century.
Great man.
Properly inspirational man. A message from history about discrimination that many of us seem to have forgotten....
Was going to do that myself, obviously in jest to see if anyone took a bite (geddit?)
Obviously as a Manc, who studied Computer Science, before moving to Politics (with lots of War history in the mix), the guy is simply one of the most astounding people of the 20th Century, and really more should be made of this fine occasion
Wag. One of the best of the past century. Did not deserve the despicable treatment he received (though neither did anyone else).
An undeniably great man. It's tragic to think he died in ignimony and it wasn't until twenty years after his death that the full extent of his heroism became apparent due to the declassification of the documents pertaining to his work at Bletchley.
One must note he made some terrible choices tho; not least the decision to allow himself to be chemically castrated to avoid a custodial sentence. A gay man not wanting to be sent to prison is rather like a kid not wanting to go to a sweet shop, surely?
Legend. Should be talked about more.
Respect to the man. Quickly googled his private life and...
"Turing was given a choice between imprisonment or probation conditional on his agreement to undergo hormonal treatment."
What the ****, in England, in the 20th century?!?! Unpleasantly surprised by the british law here.
Beeb carrying an an article suggesting new evidence that he didn't commit suicide, but was just a bit careless with his personal cyanide stock...
Yes I was surprised how late homosexual acts were decriminalised - 1967 apparently for England and Wales. 1980 and 1982 in Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively. Obviously it is still illegal in a lot of countries.
I had read the BBC item about how it may not have been suicide. It was interesting and it certainly doesn't sound as though there should be a conclusion one way or another based on the evidence.
Discrimination and prejudice is a part of human evolution, in this day and age Turing would instead be discriminated on because of the autism he likely had. Perhaps it would have been harder in the 21st century for his talent to come through - in the UK at least anyway.
As the film Gattaca goes, we now have discrimination down to a science. I think that is going to be true soon.
Gattaca was a pretty awesome society on the whole tbf. But back to Turing, i doubt that in this day and age he wouldn't be able to do mathematics - there are lots of people in many fields who have some form of autism. If you can prove theorems, people will take notice.
I mean to suggest that people with autism had it better in the 40s and 50s than they do now seems to me a bit of an outlandish statement.
During the war it would be all hands to the pump. The drive for any sort of exceptional ability that could help the war effort would trump everything else. Even the educational system back then may have been more suited to someone with exceptional talent, instead of what we have now where everything is watered down and the morons are the priority. With less discipline he may also have been more prone to bullying. The level of evolution at that time may also have been suited to Turing's skillset.
The UK is actually pretty pathetic at taking notice of talent in regards to autists. The USA is far better. Their culture and society is better geared to making the most of a talented autist. They have their cliques - jocks, nerds, cheerleaders etc. but they're more accepted for who there are. And they realise talented people will make an absolute fortune because it's a free for all where ability gets a very high premium - there is also the pressure to work in the USA, the number of autistic people in the UK not in full time work is over 80% (off the top of my head). Also in this country the vending machine repairman will get more money than an award winning scientist.
TBF pure science doesn't pay well anywhere. That statement is true here as well - unfortunately that's just the price youve always had to pay to be a scientist.
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Ah a lot of that brings back memories from my own time at school. Except I was even lazier and disorganised rather than untidy. I used to lug around my bag with all of the books etc. I had, regardless of whether I needed them that day or not. Never took anything out and any homework was done at school, if at all.


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Yesterday we joined some incredibly creative D*S readers for a morning of Easter Egg Decorating. After polishing off some Munchkins and bagels, we settled into all sorts of crafty projects and techniques. From gold paint pens and fabric decoupaging to string patterns and pressed botanicals, we were blown away by the amazing eggs our crafters produced. We'll be sharing their projects and all the other party details tomorrow, but I wanted to show the eggs that our D*S team produced — along with how-tos. I'll be honest, I broke more quail eggs than I finished successfully (though I did ultimately make a pretty cool necklace once I got the hang of it), but the process reminded me of being a kid again. Even though every inch of my clothes was covered in glitter, string and glue, by the end of the morning I felt both relaxed and inspired. I have a feeling those leftover eggs are coming home with me this weekend for some lazy Sunday crafting. I hope you enjoy the egg decorating ideas! xo, grace
The full how-tos continue after the jump . . .
- eggs (we ordered a wide assortment of pre-blown eggs from Bracken Ridge Ranch)
- wooden Eggs*
- plastic Eggs
- paint brushes
- Mod Podge
- string/Thread
- needle
- gold/copper/silver leaf and adherent
- Sharpies
- crayons
- paint
- letter stickers
- craft glue
*You can use real eggs for these projects, but we used different eggs for techniques that required a firmer hold.
Egg 1 (Max's String Eggs): With a string or yarn of your choice, begin by tying a large knot at the end. Adhere this knot to the bottom of your egg with hot glue. Then cover half of the egg, from bottom to center, with Mod Podge. Spiral your string from the knot around the egg until you reach the center. Cut your string, and glue the end down with hot glue. Repeat all steps from the top to center until the entire egg is covered.
Egg 2 (Crosshatch Eggs): One of our party guests came up with this beautiful yet simple technique. Simply create light crosshatch lines with a black crayon. You could also use the wax crayon to create a pattern and then dye over it.
Egg 3 (Grace's Initial Egg): This is a simple egg that requires only a sticker and paint. I placed my initial sticker on the egg, painted copper paint on top and then removed the letter after the paint dried. You can use an X-Acto knife if it's hard to get the corner of the sticker up.
Egg 1 (Amy's Circle Eggs): Using Sharpie marker, Amy made tiny circles on the surface of her eggs. It takes time to cover the whole egg, but it's worth it!
Egg 2 (Silka's Copper Leaf Egg): Silka sprayed her egg with 3M fixative and then laid copper leaf on top. She used liquid gold leaf adherent to fill in any patches and covered them with copper leaf.
Egg 3 (Silka's Silver Leaf Egg): Silka used masking tape to cover a portion of her egg, then she sprayed the rest with spray fixative and attached the silver leaf on top. Once it had fully dried she peeled off the tape.
Egg 4 (Grace's Egg Necklace): Using a small needle and thread, I poked holes on either side of three button quail eggs. I strung the thread through them and knotted the string at the top. Then I covered a small quail egg in marker circles (using Amy's technique above), pulled the string through and knotted it on each side to hold it in place. Then I knotted the string at the end to create a necklace! A more elaborate version would make a great wall hanging.
Our upstairs neighbors stopped by after the party to join the egg decorating fun. Eggs 2 and 4 were created by Alex Eben Meyer (Amy requested they draw cats!), Egg 3 was done by Paul Hoppe and Egg 1 was done by Jesse Ragan.
for the eggs on a necklace, how did you get the "stuff" out first? the yolk and the white?
I love 'em! I'll taaaake… the string eggs, the copper leaf eggs, and the kitty face egg. :) Happy Springtime !
I love those string eggs. And I'd never have guessed those circle eggs were made with sharpies!! Such a great idea.
Oh cool! I love the circle eggs and the copper leaf one. It's really neat to see easter eggs done in a way thats so grown up and stylish. I bet you had fun making them!
Thanks for the great ideas, I'm getting ready to dye eggs with my son.
These are so pretty!! Really getting me in the mood for easter. I'm going to decopage some eggs with floral paper!!
My favourite is the initialled egg..so simple and so stylish!
By the way, if you want to know how to get the yolk and eggwhite out and have an empty ( uncracked ) egg shell to decorate, here's a link to how to do this.
Have fun and I look forward to the next egg-straordinary installment.
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The eggs look so lovely! Love the materials you used. Very cool Easter DIY.
I feel like 2013 has declared itself The Official Year of the Amazing Easter Egg. Normally, I drool over Easter Egg DIYs and photos each year, but this year… well, the eggs are off the chain! haha
I love the darker colors you guys are using – and the cross-hatch effects too. They're just lovely – it's a nice change from the usual pastel tones : )
I especially love the Sharpie eggs! So funny how sometimes it's the simple things! Love that they are all fun and not "traditionally" Easter. :)
Wanted to share some fun ones I made. haha, LEOPARD PRINT Easter Eggs. yup. I had a blast with these! http://hennablossom.com/?p=809
a lovely ideas i got juz because of u thank u really thanks alot
How artistic! Love the string egg. Great idea.
Nice work.
When my siblings and I were younger we used to throw eggs on Halloween. Once our mom found out, she made us blow the eggs out fill them with flour. We made a pinpoint hole in both ends and blew into one end gently. It worked out well.
We just started a mini farm so I have duck, quail and hen eggs ( including Americauna hen's natural blue eggs). No more cracking the shells and composting them for me after seeing these! Must read article and learn to blow the eggs from their shells. An artist friend of mine is an egg carver. She fills the empty shells with Plaster of Paris first to keep them from breaking.
Rhonda, why flour inside the shells? What does that do?


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, but I see Davis playing a lot at C before I see Anderson playing a lot at SF
. If he gains 10-15 lbs before next season he will be able to be a part-time center at least.
With all the talk of putting on weight, can anyone here with some know-how on the matter comment on how much weight he (as a 19 year old, 6'10+ guy) can realistically put on between now and November?
.as has been said a bunch of times on here, traditional position definitions are getting less important.
No doubt, but AD and Ryno being able to play together at the same time is a necessity if they are to remain on the same team. I know depth is a good problem to have, but 2 of your top 3 players at one position isn't "wise" depth if they can't both play ~32 minutes per game successfully.
but, as a Monty supporter, he should be fired if he plans to make AD a "project" player beyond next season
The issue for me here is that Davis needs a guy who can attract attention in the post so he can find the space to work with down low.
Well, only 3 PFs are playing 35+ mpg this year.
I was excited about the Ryno signing, and he's proving to be worth more than what he's getting paid (definitely a top 5 non-rookie deal in the NBA), but I really, really, REALLY wish he were capable of defending SFs. I know he can't get to the basket like many 3's can, but I really think AD will be great at doing that.
The whole thing gets more fricked up if Monty values a guy like Al Jefferson and can get him at what feels like a reasonable price.
quote:Totally agree. The comparison I look to is Garnett as a rookie. He was just about as skinny as Davis. It was a slow build, but eventually he got to the point where he could compete down low.
I think they are going to develop him as a face up PF early on and let him gain strength and mass slowly while sprinkling some post offensive in there somewhere. I am certain the team is trying to mold him slowly but surely. Davis at center would be a waste right now as his strengths are clearly at the PF position.
quote:There was a really nice 3 team trade between NOLA, Minnesota, and the Lakers involving Gasol, Anderson and Pekovic that could've been great for all 3,imo.
I don't find Davis and Anderson compliment each other well anymore now that teams have adjusted. Anderson is usually on the perimeter while Davis is always in the post. While it worked early in the season when Anderson was drawing out bigs in the post, teams have adjusted by rotating a wing on Anderson while Davis has to deal with all the bigs in the post.
There was a really nice 3 team trade between NOLA, Minnesota, and the Lakers involving Gasol, Anderson and Pekovic that could've been great for all 3,imo.
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When the Roman Emperor Constantine convened the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D., both the church and the empire were in a state of flux. A little more than a decade earlier, Constantine had legalized Christianity, because he recognized the growing social and financial power of Christians within the empire. But controversy, turmoil and violence raged over some unsettled theological issues. Chief among them was the question of the relationship of God the Father and the Son. How could Christianity make the claim that God is one, and at the same time affirm the divinity of the Son? For that matter, how could Christianity affirm that Jesus, a human being, was also the divine Son of God?
The 300 or so bishops who gathered at Nicaea followed a creative and precedent-setting path in resolving the issues before it.
First, the perceived need for unity among the many diverse Christian communities in the empire led them to create creedal formulas that excluded dissent -- and dissenters. The bishops wanted to create unity in the church -- and help maintain it in the empire -- by clearly establishing in the creed who was "in" the church and who was "out." The council chose an "either-or" path to determine who could rightly call themselves Christian. Their message was clear: Believe this way, or you're out.
Second, the ambiguity of certain biblical assertions about the relationship of the Father and the Son motivated the council fathers to creatively incorporate philosophical terms and categories into the creed. The most well-known of these is the word homoousious, "one in being" or "consubstantial," which the bishops used to describe the relationship between the Father and the Son.
Third, the very fact that the bishops gathered together established the general council as a model for resolving major doctrinal issues in the Roman church.
Now, almost 17 centuries later, we stand at another crossroads. Catholics are deeply divided over issues of theology, authority, scriptural interpretation, tradition and canon law. Developments in archeology, biblical exegesis, historical research, psychology and other disciplines make me wonder whether the Nicene Creed remains sufficiently elastic to embody the truths of Christianity as they -- and the Christians who recite it -- have evolved.
At this moment in Christian history -- initiated by the wise and courageous retirement of Pope Benedict XVI -- we need a "new Nicaea," a new attempt to unify the people of God courageously and creatively through the vehicle of a general council.
The major difference between the new Nicaea and the first one, however, is that this time around the church can build unity through a "both-and" inclusive approach rather than an "either-or" exclusivist stance.
My list of agenda items for the new Nicaea is clearly overly ambitious. But the opportunity this agenda presents to unify and energize the church is equally enormous. It includes:
- A more up-to-date affirmation about God. Our new and rapidly changing understanding of the universe, our ever-deepening awareness of the beliefs about God in other religious traditions, the deeply troubling questions about God's willingness and ability to prevent both moral and natural evils -- all challenge the church to focus more on God as mystery, unknown and unknowable, and less on God as the eternally motionless, all-knowing and all-powerful Supreme Being of fourth-century Neo-Platonism.
- A broader understanding of Jesus. Modern biblical scholarship has revealed much about the life and ministry of Jesus -- as a Jew, as a social rebel, as the leader of the reign of God movement -- that should have its place alongside the traditional affirmations about begetting, consubstantiality and incarnation.
- A broader understanding of salvation. Nicene orthodoxy focused on the death and resurrection of Jesus as the defining soteriological events. Implicit in this assertion was the belief that humanity needed to be, and was, saved from sin through the cross and Resurrection. But recent scholarship has shown us that salvation from sin through death and Resurrection was not the only soteriological paradigm among the earliest Christians. Likewise, contemporary existentialist philosophy and clinical psychology have led to the development of a model of personal wholeness that focuses on self-knowledge through therapy and introspection as the key to mental health and wellness. Based on these advances, a broadening of our understanding of salvation to include the teachings of Jesus on the necessity of overcoming ignorance of self should be included to expand our understanding of salvation.
- A broadened understanding of revelation. The early church determined that God's revelation in Christ came to a close with the death of the last apostle. In order to counter the threat of the Gnostics, the early church affirmed that the authentic teachings of Jesus were received and understood only by the apostles, and that these truths continue to be accurately and authoritatively communicated only by their successors, the bishops. Without denying apostolic succession, the church should affirm that God's will continues to be revealed today to any and all who sincerely seek God.
- A broader understanding of authority and ministry. Recently discovered early Christian writings such as the Gospel of Mary have indicated that women had prominent leadership roles in the early church -- roles that were suppressed over time. The new Nicaea could take another look at how and by whom authority in the church is exercised, and at who may be ordained for liturgical ministry in the church.
- An expanded canon of Scripture. Without altering the current canon, the church should undertake a careful review of those writings deemed heretical by the early church -- for reasons that may have made sense at that time -- and expand the canon of the Christian Scriptures to include writings that are consistent with the renewed understandings of God, Jesus, salvation, revelation and authority described above.
- A new creed. Given all the above, isn't it time for the church to formulate a new Nicene Creed -- a creed for the 21st century that articulates the core beliefs of Christianity as we have come to understand and affirm them since the Nicene Creed was completed in 381? In fact, the new Nicene Creed wouldn't be "new" at all -- it would embody the deeper, fuller understanding of the Christian mysteries that 17 centuries of research, reflection and life experience under the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit have given us.
A new Council of Nicaea is a golden opportunity for the church to make its core teachings more relevant and transformative by making them less exclusive and more inclusive. This is our moment -- our chance to build a bigger banquet table for the Lord.
[Mark Etling works for the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Belleville, Ill., and teaches theology at St. Louis University's School for Professional Studies.]
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Here is a brief case-study:How do y'all like the American standard of living since unions are all but totally abolished? How do you like knowing you're expendable?
1) Corporation XYZ has 1000 union labor workers on its payroll. They are making an average of $65,000 per year per the union-negotiated contract. That is a solid, middle class wage.
2) Corporation XYZ is struggling with sales declines, global competition, etc. It is forced to either cut costs or shut down.
3) The union, rather than accepting an adjusted market-value wage of $45,000 for its employees, refuses to accept any negotiation. As a result, Corporation XYZ either ceases operations or relocates overseas.
4) Because of union roadblocks, the union labor workers now make $0 instead of the $45,000 they would have made had the union never existed. That does not include the union "dues" that would have come out of the $65,000 they otherwise earned prior to the economic downturn.
Unions are miserable and are no better than crooked lobbyists in Washington. They are masked as the working stiff's savior but they are really only looking out for their own best interests. Unions did not single-handedly ruin this country's manufacturing economy, but they certainly have negatively contributed to what has happened over the last 25 years.
OK, so if a union is bullying a corporation into bankruptcy and it completely shuts down and pays


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Since the Surface debut last fall, Microsoft has only made $853 million from them, significantly less than the $900 million spent on Surface RT inventory adjustments as well as the $898 million spent on Surface and Windows 8 advertising.
The Surface RT write-down value was first announced in Microsoft's initial Q4 earnings report but at that time there was no Surface revenue with which to compare it. Since the write-down -- which decreased the Surface's value in an attempt to increase sales -- was worth more than the full-year revenue for the product, Microsoft may have made the wrong decision with its inventory adjustments.
Where it went Awry
From the beginning, the Surface was set as a direct competitor to the iPad, and in 2012 the Surface RT was priced at $499 just as the iPad was. Unfortunately, price matching has not worked for Microsoft. When launching the Zune, Microsoft tried to match the iPod, which resulted in a market failure. The same thing seems to have occurred with the Surface.
Despite some of the specs being higher, along with a higher profit margin, there were multiple things that prevented the Surface RT from selling. One of the largest factors preventing sales was the lack of interest from consumers, who were hooked on the iPad and did not see enough in the Surface that made it worth switching to.
The most important difference between the $499 Surface and $499 iPad was the larger storage capacity on the Surface; however, Microsoft ruined that advantage by taking up almost all the extra storage simply by installing Windows.
Without at least a full version of Windows that could run legacy Windows software, the Surface RT was doomed to fail without anything near the number of apps the iPad had. The primary issue with the Surface ended up being an overstock of the device rather than a lack of sales. By manufacturing millions of units in anticipation of tremendous sales, Microsoft has been left with an estimated 6 million unsold Surface RT tablets.
Not an iPad Competitor
The longstanding feud between the late Steve Jobs and Bill Gates has seemingly forced all Microsoft products into direct competition with their Apple counterparts. By believing the Surface was better or had a chance of selling like the iPad, Microsoft's strategy failed.
"They have not adjusted to a changed marketplace," said analyst Jeff Kagan. "Microsoft still operates in the same heavy-handed way they always did."
Recent reports from Bloomberg and from other analysts have shown that only around 1.5 million Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets have been sold ,whereas 14.6 million iPads have been sold just in one quarter. These types of sales are something that the Surface will have a hard time matching and by overestimating their potential, Microsoft is now dealing with the Surface's failure.
"The problem they have now is overcoming a bad first impression," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst with the Enderle Group. "If you are going to target a product like the iPad you have to be seen as having something clearly better -- not two things, neither of which appear to truly stand out as clearly better."


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Vanguard University Ranks No. 4 in the U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges for Veterans in the West Region
In the U.S. News and World Report's 2014 Best Colleges for Veterans, Vanguard University ranked No. 4 for the West Regional Colleges category.
According to the U.S. News and World Report's site, the schools that receive these rankings are "the top-ranked schools in the Best Colleges rankings that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active service members apply, pay for and complete their degrees." Vanguard was one of 234 ranked schools.
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Grapefruit juice, orange juice, choice of cereals, grapefruit segments, prunes, fresh fruit salad with natural yoghurt, porridge.
Toasted Brown or White Bread, Conserve & Home Made Marmalade, Yorkshire Tea, Speciality Tea, Ground Coffee.
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Bacon, Pork/Vegetarian Sausages, Eggs, Black Pudding, Grilled Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Hash Brown Potatoes.
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Of those that made a change, nearly two-thirds (65 percent) increased workers' co-payments or deductibles, 30 percent raised the percentage of premiums the employee pays, and 29 percent cut back on the package of benefits offered. More than a third (35 percent) switched insurers.
But more than a quarter of the group (26 percent) increased the scope of their health benefits. However, employers also reported that the cost of health benefits has affected their business in other ways. Some employers reported that they reduced or eliminated pay raises or bonuses, reduced other employee benefits, or delayed investments
Affordability for the employer and the worker is clearly a critical factor affecting the future changes to health benefit programs. Nearly a quarter of small employers think they'd change coverage if premiums rose by 5 percent or more. Three percent said this size increase could cause them to drop health benefits entirely.
The 2002 Small Employer Health Benefits Survey (SEHBS) is cosponsored by EBRI, the BlueCross BlueShield Association, and the Consumer Health Education Council. Details are published in the January EBRI Issue Brief, available online at EBRI's Web site at www.ebri.org
Most large employers offer health insurance to their workers, but large numbers of small employers do not—and most Americans work for small firms. The SEHBS also examined major causes of the uninsured problem among small businesses. Among the survey's highlights:
- A third of small employers not offering health insurance say they are either extremely or very likely (11 percent) to add this benefit in the next two years
- Firms offering coverage tend to pay more and have a larger percentage of full-time employees than those that do not. Firms not offering coverage employ a larger percentage of women, young people (under 30) and minorities.
- Employers offering coverage believe it has positive impacts on their business, but those not doing so do not identify any negative benefits of their decision.
"The cost pressures of rising health insurance make it likely that employees at small employers will continue to pay more for health insurance—if their employer offers the benefit at all," said EBRI President Dallas Salisbury. "This survey shows that those small employers that offer coverage are struggling to find ways to deal with this issue."


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Death Valley is a Strange Land, and we were strangers within it. Even the volcanoes are kind of odd, at least if you think volcanoes are big cones that put out lava flows and clouds of seething ash. The presence of the volcanoes is not strange in itself; it is a natural consequence of crustal extension. As normal and detachment faults broke up the crust, decompression allowed partial melting of the underlying mantle, producing basaltic magmas. Sometimes the magma rose into the crust, and melted the granitic rock into rhyolite lava that produced explosive caldera eruptions, including the one we observed in this earlier post. There was also some cinder cone activity at the south end of Death Valley, including a cone that was offset by a right lateral fault. But it is the northern end of Death Valley that has one of the stranger "volcanoes" that you might want to investigate if you ever visit.
Ubehebe Crater is a half-mile wide hole in the ground, around 600-700 feet deep. It's a bit unlike your stereotypical volcano, in that there are no lava flows or ash deposits. It is a big hole, but the walls of the crater are composed of orange and yellow lake sediment, and a nicely exposed fault (above). There are just little fragments of basaltic rock spread over several square miles, and a dozen or so craters. Ubehebe is the biggest, and Little Hebe (below) is one of the youngest, at least in appearance.
The other oddity is the bizarre layering along the margins of the craters (below). They are composed of bits and fragments and sedimentary rock and basalt that have been blown out of the crater onto the surrounding terrain. But no lava flows in or around the craters at all. So what was exploding?
Basalt is not as explosive as other types of lava, and other cinder cones in the region along the margins of the valley formed normal cinder cones and lava flows, which can be seen in the picture below. The Ubehebe Craters are more in the middle of the valley, but in a spot where a fault was present which allowed magma to rise through water-saturated lake sediment. The water was heated far past the normal boiling point because of the higher pressure at depth. Eventually the temperature rose so high that the water flashed to steam, and the ensuing explosions formed the craters and layering along the rim. Such volcanic features are called maars.
The National Park Service has recently completed a renovation of the parking area, and has posted new interpretative signs, including the aerial view of the site (below). It allows us to see the overlapping nature of the craters, showing their relative ages. The Ubehebe Craters have always been known to be young features, less than 10,000 years, but some recent research indicates they could be as little 800-2,100 years old. Media reports kind of played up the "recent" angle a bit much, suggesting they could erupt any moment (sillies, those things won't happen until December when the Mayan Calendar ends). I guess that is what the media needs to do to sell things, but at least people learn that there are things in Death Valley other than reptiles and sand.
Walking down into Ubehebe is a really breath-taking experience (I mean that literally, especially when one is trying to climb back out). I was struck by the youthful appearance of the slopes. One has to allow for the arid climate, but I have seen quarries and failed housing developments that look more gullied, and more recent.
Check out the miniature wineglass canyon below, with an alluvial cone forming the base, and the valley in the shadow above forming the cup. Sort of a Death Valley mountain range in miniature.
Ubehebe Craters are a fascinating place to visit, but are pretty isolated unless you are headed to Scotty's Castle. On the other hand, the Craters are on the road to one of Death Valley's strangest sights of all, which we discuss in the next post, even though I've never been there. But I have pictures of what makes it strange!


text: Madagascar swamp creature is the first carnivorous mammal discovered in 24 yearsCyriaque Lamar10/11/10 10:11amFiled to: MonstersamongusDurrellsvonistraCarnivoresmadagascarbiologymammals91EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkMeet Durrell's Vonistra, an aquatic, mongoose-like creature the size of a cat. This little beast lives in Madagacar's largest lake, Lac Alaotra, which is becoming polluted and drying up thanks to rice farming.AdvertisementSalanoia durrelli is named after the late conservationist Gerald Durrell and was first spotted in 2004. Researchers originally thought that Durrell's vonistra was the previously discovered brown-tailed vonistra until they noticed important morphological differences. Say vonistra-discoverer Fidimalala Bruno Ralainasolo:We have known for some time that a carnivore lives in the Lac Alaotra marshes, but we've always assumed it was a brown-tailed vontsira that is also found in the eastern rainforests [...] However, differences in its skull, teeth, and paws have shown that this animal is clearly a different species with adaptations to life in an aquatic environment.Frank Hawkins of Conservation International also notes:AdvertisementThis species is probably the carnivore with one of the smallest ranges in the world, and likely to be one of the most threatened [...] The Lac Alaotra wetlands are under considerable pressure, and only urgent conservation work to make this species a flagship for conservation will prevent its extinction.[Wild Madagascar via Slashdot. Photos via The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.]


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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Pie on the Farm
So the rain cleared up, the sun came out, and my pie won 3rd place at the UCSC harvest fair. Of course, with half a pound of fabulous Marin-raised Straus organic European-style butter (that is, butter with MORE fat and less water in it) in the crust, and lots of beautiful organic greening and jonagold apples in the filling, well, maybe the judging was rigged.
But there was bluegrass music and loads of kids running between the hay bales, and fresh hand-pressed apple juice, and a wild diversity of pumpkins and squashes everywhere. We did our best to add a little tattooed glamour to the proceedings, even though we didn't get a chance to eat a piece of my award-winning pastry-- after the judging, the pies were sold by the slice as a fund-raiser, and by the time we got up to the head of the line, one lone apple slice and bit of crust were all that was left of my pie.
Thus, pie #2, made the following morning for Shar's birthday. We ate all the eggs in the fridge for breakfast (along with Papa Steve's killer sausage gravy, biscuits, and home fries) so I couldn't glaze the crust, but it still came out pretty cute. No one could find the birthday candles, so a tea light had to suffice.
4 comments:
- mtheiler said...
Long live the Pie Queen. Cute little entry. Have fun!
Marc Theiler
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- Stephanie J. Rosenbaum said...
Thanks, Marc!
Surely the judging was rigged. Your amazing pies are yet another reason (as if I needed more) for me to hurry home in January.
You were robbed! I had the tart you made with the show pie leftovers, and I simply cannot believe that anyone used more butter in their crust than you. That crust was an "I now belive in God" kind of experience, and the judges in Santa Cruz were either confused dilettantes high on the organic bud they surely have hiding around there or paid off.
I was there when you won the mega grand prize at the much larger, far more prestigious Gravenstein Apple Fair, I saw the decimated pie that the hard bitten cynical foodie judges couldn't control themselves from devouring, even after eating countless slivers of other pie contenders.
While in the real world we should all be proud of 3rd place, I still maintain your permenant top position on the winners dais of my heart. All hail the true Pie Queen.
xoxChristina - 10/13/2006 8:45 PM


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MCJ Biography.m4v - Section 1: Motivational Hook
Focus on Research
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Objective: SWBAT identify and apply text features to locate information for research.
Motivational Hook
Prior to this lesson, I ask students to create four questions they would ask if they were to interview Mae C. Jemison. I use these questions to generate guiding questions for this project.
I begin this research project by introducing a Biography Research Promethean Flip Chart (see resource). I introduce students to our goal of gathering relevant information from provided sources. Since this is their first research project, I provide guiding questions to give focus to this activity. Common Core encourages students to find text based or multimedia evidence to support answers. Therefore, I provide sources from articles, videos, books and also distribute jump drives loaded with these sources and internet access from laptops. We discuss the learning progression via a Rubric or Scale that directly correlates with our goal. It is important for students to know where they are and how they can measure their own learning growth. It gives students ownership in their learning process. Also, having a learning progression posted demystifies teacher expectations.
As a motivational hook, I show a movie clip of Mae C. Jemison talking about her life. I select MC Jemison because she is a great example of someone who has accomplished so much. Her life is rich with ambitious endeavors that is admirable and gives hope for women and minorities. MC Jemison overcame obstacles to achieve, and that is inspiring to students. Sometimes, biographies have more meaning when the person tells about their on life in their own words.
To see this part of the lesson unfold, watch: Classroom Video: Routines and Procedures
Afterwards, we discuss milestones in MC Jemison's life. Since students are familiar with timelines and milestones, I start with a graphic representaton of a timeline that students filled out. See previous lesson on timeline and milestones: http://cc.betterlesson.com/lesson/517625/application-of-timelines-in-research?from=owner_view. Furthermore, I use a pre-test as an anticipation guide and to develop student curiosity for what they are about to learn. Responders are the tecnhology peripherals I integrate into this lesson. Common Core lessons need to integrate technology because our target audience are 21 Century students.
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We review the students' previous lessons on text features and discuss their importance in finding information during shared research. I encourage students to use text features to facilitate locating relevant information embedded in resources asked via guiding questions. See the previous lessons on text features.
To see this part of the lesson unfold, watch: Classroom Video: Gradual Release
I introduce the class to a packet containing guiding questions and provided resources. I explain that students will work in their collaborative groups and we review group roles, norms, rules, and cooperation rubric that will also be used to rate their final performance (see resource). Each group will receive a packet that applies to their assigned area of research. We discuss the Jig Saw process and that each team will receive a certain part of MC Jemison's life to research. Following the timeline concept students had learned in earlier lessons, I group students into four categories Early Years, Middle Years, Later Years. The fourth category will research unusual facts. I provide a bubble map for each category to guide students in gauging the life spans for each category. Students at this age do not necessarily have a concept of the age span per each category. They are limited in their prior knowledge and experience to gauge milestones in these age categories. It is important to specify and clarify areas that are relevant per life span. Otherwise, misconceptions can occur. Using a graphic organizer simplifies this process.
Once students indicate they understand the expectations of this shared research project, I gradually release ownership of this activity to them. We use color cups to signal need for my assistance. I walk around to facilitate as each group works cooperatively to answer their guiding questions. The time keeper in each group is aware of the time limits (I give them approximately 20 minutes to work together). Each student has a copy of the Cooperation Rubric to guide their participation and contribution. I walk around with my flip camera to document their contributions as I videotape each group in action. This will be used later to rate ourselves on the Cooperation Rubric.
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Jig Saw
To see this part of the lesson unfold, watch: Classroom Video: Student Ownership
After students complete their collaborative research on their section of Biography Timeline (Early, Middle, Later LIfe of MC Jemison), students choose speakers from each group to share their findings. They discuss their answers to the guiding questions on their portion of the report. The fourth table shares their findings on any interesting facts they wish to add to MC. Jemison's life.
We also have a discussion about how each group rated themselves in the Cooperation Rubric (see resource). Brainstorming ways of improving our collaboration will also help future collaborations.
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To see this part of the lesson unfold, watch: Classroom Video: Student Feedback
Our concluding activity is to retake the test as a post-test to see what knowledge students have gained after this research project. We use our responders so that I can show students the graphical representation of their answers per question. This serves as my feedback to their formative assessment. Using technology responders allow immediate feedback. Common Core integrates technology into the curriculum because the use of technology is predominant in 21st Century life. It is real world application.
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Unfortunately, I am not able to upload Promethean Flip Charts in its original formatting. So, the flip charts I am referring to is in the PDF format under resources. Thanks.
Thanks for your positive feedback. I am glad the lessons are helpful :)
| 2 years ago | ReplyThank you for sharing your lesson sequence. I don't see one resource you list in your lesson the "Biography Research Promethean Flip Chart". Is that attachment available? I use the Smart notebook software, but I think I can use a version of Active Inspire to view the lesson. Thank you.
| 2 years ago | ReplyThank you for this wonderful site. Great examples. Please keep adding to it!
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Screening of the documentary "Rising From Ashes"
UNESCO is very pleased to announce the screening of Rising from Ashes on 8 July 2013 at 7pm at its Headquarters in Paris. This award-winning documentary feature film was produced by our Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation, the Oscar wininng-actor Forest Whitaker. This movie was created with a common goal, to tell a story of redemption, hope and second chances. It is about two worlds colliding when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda to help a group of struggling genocide survivors pursue their dream of a national cycling team. As they set out against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past.
Rising From Ashes is more than a movie; it is a story that relates to each and every one of us. It is a gateway of hope. Rwanda is a country recovering from one of the World's most devastating genocides and they have longed for heroes. The riders of Team Rwanda have become more than just a cycling team, they have become ambassadors of hope and men to look up to.
The screening will take place in Room I in the presence of Forest Whitaker as well as T.C. Johnston, Director, and Greg Kwedar, Producer.
Rising from Ashes will be screened in English with French subtitles.
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Viburnum opulus var. americanum
Viburnum opulus L. var. americanum Aiton
American cranberry bush, Highbush cranberry, American cranberrybush viburnum, Cranberry viburnum
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)
Synonym(s): Viburnum opulus ssp. trilobum, Viburnum trilobum
USDA Symbol: VIOPA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
Highbush-cranberry is a 6-12 ft. shrub which can reach 16 ft. Dense upright or arching branches create a round outline. Maple-like, deciduous foliage is colorful in fall. White, flat-topped clusters of flowers are followed by persistent red berries.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf: Green
Fruit: Red, Orange
Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
USA: CT , IA , ID , IL , IN , KY , MA , ME , MI , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SD , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NS , PE , QC , SK
Native Distribution: Nf. to B.C., s. to NJ, n. IN, n. IL, Black Hills, WY & WA
Native Habitat: Cool woods; thickets; rocky shores; slopes
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: None
Soil Description: Wet to average, well-drained loams.
Conditions Comments: Flood, disease and insect tolerant. Transplants easily. Edible berries.
Use Wildlife: Songbirds, gamebirds, small mammals.Use Food: The berries make an excellent winter-survival food because they remain above the snow and are sweeter after freezing. (Kershaw)
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds , Butterflies
Larval Host: Spring Azure
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
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Seed Collection: Collect the fruit as soon as it has turned a dark blue-black color. Store seeds with pulp on at 41 degrees.Seed Treatment: If seeds must be stored, they will need a period of stratification.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:ArcheWild Native Nurseries - Quakertown, PA
Toadshade Wildflower Farm - Frenchtown, NJ
Prairie Nursery - Westfield, WI
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.
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21st Century Medicine Series - Why diets (usually) fail
25 September 2013
Associate Professor Amanda Salis, NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, The Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders, Sydney Medical School
A21st Century Medicine Lecture, presented by the Sydney Medical School, the University of Sydney
A major reason why diets fail is that the body responds to energy restriction with a 'famine reaction' that increases appetite, reduces metabolic rate and alters circulating concentrations of hormones in a way that stimulates fat accumulation. Drawing on insights from her work leading a research team at Sydney University's Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders, Associate Professor Amanda Salis will discuss three scientifically based strategies that may reduce the intensity of the famine reaction, thereby increasing the efficiency of weight loss. Having personally struggled with binge eating and excess weight (and having now lost 28 kilos and kept it off for over 15 years), Amanda is passionate about her team's research, which aims to help more people to lose excess weight and keep it off for life.
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Location: Law School Foyer, New Law School
Cost: Free and open to all with registration requested.
Contact: Sydney Ideas
Phone: 9351 2943
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July 15, 2013 Overthinking ItThis Week in Catcher Framing, 7/14We were off last week for the holiday, so this edition will cover the two weeks since last time. 2013 League Leaders (Out-of-zone strikes and in-zone balls, not adjusted for other factors) The Best (min. 160 OZoneStrikes+ZoneBalls) Ratio
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*** This Week in Jose Molina, 6/27-7/10 Weekly Net Strikes: 8 I've always wondered how poorly Molina would have to hit for the Rays to reduce him to a backup role, but we haven't had a chance to find out. Molina's .250 TAv isn't far below league average at catcher, and qualifies as the second-best mark of his career (min. 100 plate appearances). 3. Date: 6/29 Molina reaches out to catch this one before it can drop farther out of the zone. Pena isn't pleased. 2. Date: 6/29 The more subtle the adjustment after the catch, the better. 1. Date: 6/29 Like the previous pitch, but a little lower. *** This Week in Jonathan Lucroy, 6/27-7/10 Weekly Net Strikes: 25 3. Date: 7/3 This big-breaking curve finishes below the knees, and Lucroy has to reach for it, but it doesn't sink an inch more after it gets to his glove. 2. Date: 7/10 The classic Lucroy low frame. 1. Date: 7/8 Lucroy barely budges, but Rodriguez makes enough movements for both members of the battery. *** Best Frames of the Week 5. Date: 7/9 Nice work by Wieters. The batter reaction tells us almost as much as PITCHf/x does. 4. Date: 7/8 Same as the best Lucroy example above. 3. Date: 6/30 Grandal's post-catch adjustment isn't quite as understated as Molina's, but it works just as well in this case. 2. Date: 7/8 Phegley was called up to replace Hector Gimenez in the first week of July. He shows good stillness here, frustrating Darwin Barney. 1. Date: 7/2 Hanigan hasn't shown up in the TWiF series often since I interviewed him, but he demonstrates the quietness and post-catch quickness he told me about here. *** Worst Frames of the Week 5. Date: 7/6 Capps misses over the middle, Zunino is set up outside, and the fastball doesn't leave him enough time to adjust. 4. Date: 7/4 Castillo hasn't rated particularly well as a receiver, but we've seen the missed call on a catch-and-throw happen to a lot of backstops lately. On the bright side, the runner was out. 3. Date: 7/2 Montero doesn't really stick this one and give Dreckman a longer look at it, maybe because he assumed he'd get the call. 2. Date: 7/7 Montero might've had a better chance to get Collmenter a call if he'd caught the ball cleanly. 1. Date: 7/9 Ellis seemed to be expected a pitch with a lot less break here. *** Bonus Worst Ryan Doumit Frame of the Week This was a borderline call, but Doumit's head dip, non-glove-hand movement, and shifting knees deprived Duensing of it, sparing us another Jose Bautista blowup.
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Precious CargoPosted Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at 10:01 PM KaeLynn, our skinny little sock monkey in 2006.
Mary was carrying precious cargo that year. Her life changed dramatically for such a young girl, but she was obedient to God. And Joseph took on something that most men would never choose to do, take Mary as his wife so that she would not suffer shame. He too, was obedient to God. There are times when we are called upon to do things that will make others judge us. Without question, there has never been another event quite like this one and there never will be. In this day and age, the argument of when life begins is a hot topic. If you believe as I do, babies are spiritually made before they are physically made. God gives us the blessing of life and it is our choice to accept that blessing or to destroy it. Mary and Joseph had a great deal of courage for their time. They honored the gift of the precious cargo which had been bestowed upon them. Many of the modern religions say that the Christmas Story is just a myth. That there wasn't a spiritual conception or a virgin birth. I guess I am different from most people, I find it be one of the most awesome events in the History Of Man. I don't believe that anyone can perceive the Great Plans of God unless they witness the beauty and joy of welcoming new life to this world. When we talk about accountability, it should start with the question, that we all argue about, how valuable is life from the moment of conception? It should be more precious than all the gold in the world. We have failed two generations of children by telling them that life is expendable if they happen to be conceived by teenagers or irresponsible adults instead of a couple who made a covenant to each other. As I have mentioned before, Mother Teresa said it best, "It is a Poverty to Decide that A Child Must Die So That You May Live As You Wish." Christmas will be a sad event this year for many individuals, I too feel the tug of darkness and depression as I miss my loved ones. But God entrusts us with Precious Cargo and I hope that we will always be up to the task. If not, there are those whose arms ache to hold a child of their own. The Christmas Story has humble beginnings. Joseph and Mary were turned away from a warm comfortable place to stay. They many have not been blessed with the finest of silks, gold or other wealth, but can you imagine raising a child who was the Son of God? To witness first hand, the many miracles and the wisdom of Jesus? I count my blessings with all of the precious cargo that I know. I love the numerous babies that have crossed my path. They give us all hope and teach us that the simple things matter more than material wealth. This Christmas, pay it forward to young mothers, stressed families and strangers on the street. Be a blessing to all those around you. Continue the Christmas Story in your own homes by hugging your loved ones a little tighter. Comments Showing comments in chronological order [Show most recent comments first] Bonnie, as always, thank you for a wonderful blog. You are such a gifted writer. Thank you for blessing us several times a week with your insight and wisdom. I look forward to your blogs very much. Merry Christmas. Big hug headed your way. Take care and be well! -- Posted by OpinionMissy on Wed, Dec 19, 2012, at 10:33 PM
Thank you Opinion Missy. That means a great deal to me. I feel blessed to have so many friends. -- Posted by KH Gal on Wed, Dec 19, 2012, at 10:38 PM
It really is the little things like giving up your place in line. Smiling at the clerks in the store, taking overexcited children so that a parent can rest for a few minutes. The kids and I used to follow our hearts and give money or gloves to homeless people that we saw outside of the convenience stores. Or if you are going in for a hot cup of coffee, getting an extra one for them and a hot breakfast sandwich. Sometimes it is just praying for people or giving them a hug. I feel a little down, but really I have many blessings and they keep me going every day. I don't give in. Just the edge of sadness in the moments that I am not busy. Dad loved Christmas so and I miss him more at this time of year. So I guess follow your heart and look around, you will be surprised as what can be done with the little things. -- Posted by KH Gal on Thu, Dec 20, 2012, at 7:34 AM
Another heart warming blog entry but you always do that Bonnie, keep up the good writings of yours Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, enjoy it with family and friends and don't let those ones that have lived and departed get you down. -- Posted by Eagle_eye on Thu, Dec 20, 2012, at 2:37 PM
Thank you Joe. I must give God the credit for this one. He placed the subject into my mind and heart yesterday. -- Posted by KH Gal on Thu, Dec 20, 2012, at 3:10 PM
Great stuff as always, Bonnie! I envy your creativity and style. I did a lot of creative writing in my early years, but certainly struggle with it now. Wishing you and yours a joyous Christmas season. Warren -- Posted by wh67 on Thu, Dec 20, 2012, at 5:49 PM
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Walking the Fence Line - Archives - Blog RSS feed - Comments RSS feed - Send email to Bonnie Bird - Login Fixing fence is the one of the hardest jobs on a ranch. I no longer live on a ranch, but I do know what hard work is. Fences are everyone's concern, but nowadays,the "hole" is always your neighbor's side not your own. It used to be that you would respect your neighbor and mend the fence together. If their cows got in your field, a simple phone call resolved the problem. You might even saddle up your own horse and help them gather them up. We need more people who are willing to roll their sleeves up and fix the fence regardless of who your neighbor is.
There are people in this country who need to be reminded that a fence is like the way you should conduct your life. Your posts should be straight and neat. The wire needs to be stretched tight and your gate might be closed, but can still be easily opened. And most of all, we can all saddle
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RALEIGH, N.C. –Campbell Law School and the Wake County Bar Association (WCBA) will partner to host an informative and free legal information session at the law school on Saturday, Jan. 19. Open to the general public, "People's Law School" will consist of three one-hour sessions on a variety of legal topics. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with sessions running from 9 a.m. until noon. Parking will be available at the City of Raleigh Municipal Parking Deck across from the law school on West Morgan Street.
"Campbell Law is excited to host this event in collaboration with the Wake County Bar Association," said Campbell Law Interim Dean Keith Faulkner. "We view the practice of law as a calling to serve others, and we are fortunate that our strong relationship with the WCBA allows us to work together in an effort to inform our neighbors in the community."
Discussion topics will include bankruptcy, custody and child support, estate planning, landlord and tenant issues, traffic court, and a general "understanding the legal system" unit. There is also a unit that features the Advocates for Children's Services' Push Out Prevention Project (POPP), which is working to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline in Wake County. Each session will be led by a member of the WCBA.
"Serving the public is part of the WCBA's mission, and we feel that this is a great way to bring important information to members of the community," said WCBA Executive Director Whitney D. G. von Haam. "Our partnership with Campbell Law is one that continues to encourage great interaction between lawyers, students and the public."
Since its founding in 1976, the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University has developed lawyers who possess moral conviction, social compassion and professional competence, and who view the law as a calling to serve others. The school has been recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) as having the nation's top Professionalism Program and by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers for having the nation's best Trial Advocacy Program. Campbell Law boasts more than 3,400 alumni, including more than 2,400 who reside and work in North Carolina. For 26 years, Campbell Law's overall record of success on the North Carolina Bar Exam has been unsurpassed by any other North Carolina law school. In September 2009, Campbell Law relocated to a state-of-the-art building in downtown Raleigh. For more information, visit http://law.campbell.edu.


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1. Iiris, 27
"This sweater makes me happy. It's half Liberace, half Henrik VIII." That's a sweater?! Good god that's amazing.
2. Heini-Maria, 22
Nothing to see here, it's just a KIMONO WITH BIRKENSTOCKS.
* faints *
* moves to Helsinki *
3. Tim, 24
Tim sums up his style pretty well: "Because I'm a grandmother in heart, I decided to wear floral patterns and mix them with see-through shirts. I guess you could describe my style a mix of tomboy and crazy catlady." Honestly, those pants, though. BOLD.
4. Elina, 31
Pretty inspired mixture of fabrics, colors, and patterns. There are a lot of creeper-esque shoes happening in Helsinki.
5. Tiina, 19
Actual quote: "I found these trousers at the recycling center and wanted to wear them tonight." VISIONARY.
7. Ama, 20
There is nothing that is not perfect and amazing about this. That jacket was 3 euros! Dammit, Finland.
8. Uula, 28
"I like to wear practical and long-lasting clothes in which I can walk straight from the forest to a restaurant." Of course you do. You are wearing the best vest I've ever seen and you are amazing.
9. Lauraliisa, 34
First of all: cool name. Second of all: You are a delightful cartoon character.
10. Iida, 24
More color, fabric, and pattern madness. Bonus roses! Best accessory.
12. Antton, 24
Wisdom from Antton: "I chose this outfit because I wanted to show up. Happiness is stylish. My style tip: wear a hat." Perfection.
13. Emma, 22
Emma made that jacket herself. NO BIG DEAL. (Except yes, big deal.)
14. James, 24
Fact based on thorough research: Finland has the best sweaters.
15. Helene, 27
"I usually buy all my clothes at 1 euro days at Humana second hand store in Tallinn. I make and modify clothes myself. I like 80s Madonna and Boy George."
Length, color, cut of that jacket… fantastic. Also: cool attitude.
16. Aaro, 20
First thing Aaro has to say about his look is, "This is my standard outfit." The thing is, I believe him.
17. Katja, 21
"My husband gave me the jacket as a gift. I like it because it reminds me of Andy Warhol. The skirt is second hand."
"MY HUSBAND GAVE ME THE JACKET AS A GIFT." Helsinki husbands: so damn advanced.
18. Jalmari, 21
Somehow this is both casual and comfortable-seeming, but also, like, CRISP. Fisherman's sweater turtleneck too — nice touch, guy.
19. Tia, 26
The contrasts are so good. Self-dyed muff + pearls. Long, elegant jacket + secondhand Docs. Just a little weird, but super fun.
21. Hanna, 50
"I'm wearing my daughter's hat, a 10 year old poncho, self-made gloves and socks and shoes I bought about 15 years ago in Salo… I think I don't need to buy new clothes anymore. I have everything I need for the rest of my life."
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Joe Manganiello, Luke Evans, Jonathan Rhys Meyers & More Get In Bed With 'W Magazine'
If you've ever wondered what it's like to wake up next to a guy who's already gone through hair & makeup, W Magazine's "Pillow Tweet" spread will give you a glorious idea. Found in its first ever "social media" issue (boasting that Miley Cyrus cover we told you about), "Pillow Tweets" sees photogs "@MertAlas & @MacPiggott gather a few (insta) celebrity friends and their legions of followers for some serious social networking."
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Johnathon Rhys Meyers is absolutely hands down the most hot and sexy man on this earth. He is definitely in a class all by himself no one can compare!!!!!
omg-joe manganiello looks so hot&sexy! l luv him so much! is he real or a dream?? when i look at him, i feel so mmmhhh