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Haven't written anything in a while, mostly because I was just too bummed out. Filled with an ongoing sense of ennui brought about by the endless onslaught of instability filling our national discourse making those of us with any sense of decency feeling as though the abolitionist movement never was. That we would be forced to start all over again against the undercurrent of racism that came roaring back to the surface with Donald Trump and his "good" Nazis. In 2018. It strains belief.
As a white man, I will never be able to appreciate what it must feel like to have to worry about being pulled over for "driving while black" each and every time I pull out of the garage. I will never be able to truly appreciate the black experience in America or being Latino with a president calling out Latino immigrants for being "rapists." I might try, and I might think I can sympathize and even empathize with black and Latino Americans, but I really can't. Not fully. Not after growing up wrapped in the arms of white privilege.
Just when I was about to step off the cliff and into the eternal abyss the Ford Motor Company did something that was noble and right. They came out in support of black athletes being allowed their freedom of expression. The good folks at Ford own the Detroit Lions, by the way, so this was no small gesture – particularly on top of what Nike did with their continued support of Colin Kaepernick, which boosted Nike's online sales by more than thirty percent.
Suddenly I was feeling not great, but something at least approaching good, again. I mean it's really something when you feel like giving thanks for a week-long memorial service, only because it provided a pause from the relentless madness emanating from the White House. A temporary return to civic decency provided by the funeral of American hero, John McCain. A man who may have been the last good Republican standing.
However, as it turned out this new-found flicker of decency promising to light the fire of hope didn't stop there. It kept burning with Bob Woodward's book, followed closely by a gut-spilling op-ed in the New York Times, telling us all that there are still adults keeping an eye on things at the White House. That yes, our commander in chief might be a freaking loon, but that there are patriotic Americans working behind the scenes to make sure the Donald doesn't fly into a rage and do something really, really stupid – beyond his normal stupidity – because his nanny showed up late for work and consequently failed to provide him with a clean nappy for his shiny giant heiny.
Thank you, Ford. Thank you, Nike. Thank you, New York Times. Thanks to all those nameless patriots who stand for civil rights and against racial injustice. Thanks to all those nameless bureaucrats who daily, stand between Donald J. Trump and the potential annihilation of the Republic. Thank God and the founders, for our free press.
What an interesting coalition this is turning out to be, American corporate capitalists joining forces with pro-athlete civil rights protesters, the FBI and unnamed behind-the-scenes patriots in the man-child president's inner-circle supported by a free press.
To be sure, Ford and Nike never would have taken the positions they adopted without first conducting enough market research to ensure that what they were doing wouldn't cripple their bottom lines. So what? The point, is that instead of playing it safe, they did it. Additionally, their research surely convinced them that there are more of their customers out there who want us to work out our problems than to continue denying and failing to deal with the ongoing problem of racism in America.
Hang on, a resolution is coming. A big blue wave that will wash over the fat blubbering man-child lying on the floor of the Oval Office, banging his fists into the carpet and flailing his fat feet, trying hard to pronounce actual words as he throws his latest tantrum for being unloved, unappreciated and misunderstood. For in his mind, he is the only one that matters. The one and only one. Therein lies the real danger. And his party does nothing. If this fact alone doesn't motivate you to throw these Republican bums out in November, then you will deserve nothing less than the economic ruin and assorted chaos that is sure to follow. Vote. We are so much better than this.


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We've got a lot planned for 2017!
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We're rebuilding our existing nursery that was damaged by Hurricane Matthew and we plan to build another nursery in Bedard. We will use the tree seedlings that were recovered after the hurricane plus some new ones...
New Trees!
We're going to be planting seeds for citrus fruit trees and we're in the process of costing out buying Mango Francique seeds. As a side note - you can buy these types of Mangoes in Whole Foods and other stores in the USA - why not try some next time you are out shopping!
We will also shop and buy the best mango seedlings in April and May to supplement our seeds.
We anticipate growing several thousand trees in each location and then distributing them to the local people in May.
It's going to be a busy year! Stay posted for more news and please consider a donation to help us with these projects. The Haiti Tree Project is entirely volunteer run from Raleigh NC.


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Around the time The Searchers were trilling these inane lyrics (that I store in my grey cells for some unknown reason), you could still buy a chocolate bar called Fry's Five Boys. As I recall, each of the five segments was imprinted with a different smiling boy's face - or perhaps it was only on the wrapper?
Anyway, it struck me that, on a night when The Galaxy Book Awards denied Lord Sugar the honour of biography of the year for Stephen Fry's second volume of memoirs – The Fry Chronicles – the aforesaid chocolate bar might have made a better title to continue the saccharine theme?


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Variations 9 – 11: "Turning" the ridiculous into the sublime, part one.
Up until this point, Beethoven has already had some fun at Diabelli's expense. From the very beginning he seems almost to mock the whole enterprise by trading in the "waltz" for a march. He consistently (and insistently) draws attention to Diabelli's little cheat (the rosalia) by utilizing ever more creative ways to move the harmony to the final phrase of each half of the variation. It's hard not to see the humor in much of what has come so far.
With variation 9, humor gives way to satire and parody as the entire variation is built upon the almost insignificant turn at the very beginning of the theme. But while he's having fun he nevertheless takes the time to replace the first half's rosalia with a passage containing all three possible diminished 7th chords, and the second half's with an enharmonic progression leading chromatically back to the tonic. Way to rub it in, Louis!
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I think Talysman's rule is too fiddly (no offense!) and it occurred to me that there's already a common "house rule" that could be extended instead: lots of people seem to give characters who attack with two weapons (aka "dual wielding") a +1 on their to-hit roll. (I don't want to debate whether that's a "realistic" approach, let's just take the mechanic at face value.)
A direct application of this to the carrion crawler may not be such a good idea: they'd get +7 on their to-hit roll and that seems way too much of an advantage. (Actually it may not be, but I didn't want to run the probabilities and just went with "gut feeling" instead.) But we can go with an "exponential" system to "soften the blow" as it were:
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Seems fair to me, and the math is nice too because the bonus is just the logarithm (base 2) of the number of attacks. (I should get extra credit for that!) But some may complain that this way ghouls with their 3 attacks are not scary enough anymore: a measly +1? Tweaking the cutoffs a bit differently we get this:
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The math is now off, but hey, your beloved ghouls stay relatively scary while at the same time carrion crawlers are not completely "off-the-charts" either. And I don't even know of a monster with 9+ physical attacks, so the +4 probably never applies at all? Anyway, just my $0.02!
Edit (aka Actually Doing the Depressing Math): Carrion crawlers have 3+1 hit-dice and 8 attacks in B/X. Let's say one of these beasties is fighting a guy with AC 3 (plate mail) and no other bonuses, so it needs a 13+ to hit. Rolling 13+ on a d20 means a 40% chance to hit. Using (hopefully correctly) the binomial distribution we find that the chance for no hit in 8 attacks is only 1.6% meaning the chance for at least one hit is 98.4%! (The most likely outcome is actually 3 hits which has a 28% chance.)
That's rather sobering and sort of what I feared when I said "it may not be" in parenthesis above: Using the +7 suggestion the carrion crawler would make a single attack roll for which it needs 6+ on a d20 which is a 75% chance, a far cry from the 98.4% of actually rolling 8 attacks. It really should get +12 bonus, then it would have at least a 95% chance to hit.
Now let's do this again for a ghoul, just to see what's what. Ghouls have 2 hit-dice and 3 attacks in B/X. Again assuming an opponent with AC 3 a ghoul needs a 15+ to hit, that's a 30% chance. (This is actually small enough to run a simulation to double-check our math.) The formula comes out to 32.4% for no hit, meaning 67.6% for at least one hit. Translating that back into a attack bonus, we should give a ghoul +7 or +8 for its attack routine.
And what about a character using two weapons? Assuming we use the same reasoning, that there are really two attacks but we abstract that into a bonus for a single die roll, what should that bonus be? Let's say a level 3 fighter attacks a carrion crawler with two weapons. The carrion crawler has AC 7 so our fighter needs a 12+ to hit, that's a 45% chance. (Here's the simulation.) That's a 30.2% chance for no hit and a 69.8% chance for at least one hit. So instead of a +1, the character should get a +4 or +5 attack bonus for attacking with two weapons.
In summary, all these bonuses are seriously flawed approximations. I'd contend that you can still use them, but you should be aware that you're paying for the convenience of rolling fewer dice with (overall) much lower chances for a successful attack. Or the other way around (for the min-maxers out there): If you can get an actual second attack, you should almost always take it instead of taking a constant bonus.


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Welcome to Part 2 of my series on romantic pitfalls, what I call the "tangles of desire". In Part 1, Best Friend Forever, I introduced the idea that our path to true love can be a bit rocky at times because our desires are learned from others. In other words, desire is triangular. Our desires don't arise spontaneously from within us – if they did, advertisers would be out of a job! And objects of desire aren't imbued with some amazing dose of desirability – if they were, fads just wouldn't exist. Fashions in clothing, music, hair styles or food would never change because if something were desirable today it would still be desirable tomorrow – that is if the thing that made it desirable were really an essential part of its nature.
What makes something desirable to us is so obvious we overlook it – we desire what other people desire. Duh, right? Advertisers know that if they want us to desire their products they show us happy people, preferably famous happy people, with their products. The more their product appears to be the source of happy celebrity for others, the more we want it, too. What we often fail to notice is that our desires for people operate the same way. Even our desire for ourselves! That's right – in order to know ourselves as lovable, we need to be loved by someone whose love for us we absorb and imitate. And when it comes to choosing who we will love, we often seek out types of people that our friends and our culture tell us are lovable.In my book I identify five patterns of triangular desire that can get us into trouble in our love lives. In my first post, I introduced the first type, the Best Friend Forever. Today's post is about a tangle I call the Celebrity Chef after those TV chefs who tempt us with their food, courting our applause and love. If you fall into the Celebrity Chef tangle, you will notice the triangular nature of desire in action: Celebrity Chefs need the approval of others to feel secure about their choice of lover. If you have fallen into this pattern of desire, you will find that you parade your lover in front of your friends to excite their admiration, just like a TV Chef tempting us with his latest creation. If you do succeed in arousing desire in your friends, it often triggers an unexpected response in you. Even though you wanted their approval, you may begin to suspect that your friend has fallen in love with your beloved, for real! You begin to be suspicious that your lover is cheating on you and that your friend has betrayed you. This is the dynamic driving the jealous and insecure lover.
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The Wicked Truth About Love: The Tangles of Desire contains a full discussion of the triangular nature of desire and all the tangles, including advice on how to get untangled and back on the path to love. Just in time for Valentine's Day!


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Our Holy Father Pope Francis took a very unusual step by issuing a Letter to the People of God on August 20 (published on page 9). This is not an encyclical letter but rather a personal letter from the Pastor of the Catholic Church to his flock. He wrote this letter in response to the reports of sexual abuse of minors and the abuse of power by some clerics and consecrated persons. The Holy Father calls for the creation of a culture in the Church that will prevent these crimes from happening ever again and from being covered up.
The letter is a bold and much needed teaching to which we must give attention. Sexual abuse by clerics is not a pleasant topic, but it cannot be swept under the table. Recent reports of shameful activities by bishops, priests and deacons cannot be ignored. The victims of these despicable activities have been damaged spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically by some clerics and, furthermore, by the failures of some bishops and superiors to respond to their suffering as Christ would.
As we acknowledge the truth of what happened and endure the pain this brings to the Body of Christ, we must reach out in deep solidarity to the wounded. The Holy Father invites everyone to be involved in a conversion that is so desperately needed by our Church.
Among the topics the Pope references are: the suffering, which does not disappear, endured by many of the victims of sexual abuse; the failures of some church leaders — bishops — to properly report to civic authorities the criminal activity of priest abusers; the need for public repentance of these atrocities by the Church; a resolve to pray and do penance as an expression of combating "all forms of the abuse of power"; a solidarity that takes on the pain of our brothers and sisters and "summons us to fight all forms of corruption."
The Pope reminds all the People of God that their active participation is essential to the "ecclesial and social change that we so greatly need." As Saint Paul teaches, "If one member suffers, all suffer together with it" (1Cor.12:26).
I invite you to read Pope Francis' letter which is reprinted here. Sit quietly with it and allow yourself to respond. You can hear the sorrow of the Pope in these words. You may even weep for the victims of sinful sick clerics. Hopefully, you will also hear the determination and resolution the Holy Father proposes to insist that this horror in our Church be brought to an end and that the Church be rid of abusers.
With sincerity and honesty the Holy Father has reached out to us who are the Church. In our diocese, since 2002 we have addressed this issue with vigor. However, we need to do more to bring about the purification that is needed. With your participation and prayer, may that happen.


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As some of you may have noticed I haven't updated my website in a while, and I've been posting a lot less frequently. It's been upsetting not being able to post recipes and other blogs, but I promise I haven't forgotten about you. It's time that I fill everyone in and share with you something … More Health > anything else


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With oil continuing to leak Wednesday from a runaway well in the Gulf of Mexico despite BP's success in capturing some of the flow, a top Coast Guard official ordered the company to come up with a plan "to ensure that the remaining oil and gas flowing can be recovered."
In a letter to Doug Suttles, BP's chief operating officer for exploration and production, Rear Adm. James A. Watson, the on-scene coordinator of the unified command that is overseeing the response effort, gave the company three days to provide plans for "parallel, continuous and contingency collection processes."
Among the requirements, Admiral Watson wrote, are that any new method to contain the leak be devised to reduce disruptions from hurricanes, when the full flow of oil would once again spew into the gulf.
The letter came amid continuing questions about how much of the leaking oil was being captured by BP's latest containment effort, a cap that was lowered over the top of the well last week, and whether the company could be collecting more but had failed to provide enough surface equipment to handle it.
BP said it captured about 15,000 barrels of oil on Tuesday, which it has said is about the daily limit that its collection ship, the Discoverer Enterprise, can process. But video feeds from the seabed continued to show oil billowing out from under the cap, and company officials reiterated that there was no way of knowing how much was coming from that source or from several vents atop the cap that remain open. Some experts have said the amount could be very high and that the leak could have been made far worse by the containment effort.Continue reading the main story
But Mr. Suttles, in an appearance on NBC's "Today"show, said that an additional system being installed to collect and process 5,000 to 10,000 barrels a day "should give us the capacity to capture the great majority, the vast majority of this flow."
In response to the letter from Admiral Watson, which was dated Tuesday, David Nicholas, a BP spokesman, said the company worked "extremely closely with the federal authorities including the Coast Guard in all our operations and will continue to do so." Previously, BP engineers working on containment and capping efforts had said that all plans and projects were sent to the unified command for approval.
The system that Mr. Suttles referred to would use pipes and other equipment installed for the failed "top kill" effort weeks ago to instead siphon some oil and gas out of the well closer to the seabed. The oil would travel through pipes up to another rig, the Q4000, which is being outfitted with processing equipment, including a device called an EverGreen burner that can burn both gas and oil.
Beyond that, BP has described a plan to replace the current containment cap with a tighter-sealing one, perhaps by early next month. A new riser system would be built that would allow for the surface vessel collecting the oil to disconnect and reconnect quickly in the event of a hurricane.
As part of that project, said Andrew Gowers, another BP spokesman, a floating production storage and offloading vessel, known as an FPSO, was on the way to the gulf from Britain and would be in place by early July.
Mr. Gowers said the FPSO should be the final stage in the containment effort, and that it should collect virtually all the escaping oil until relief wells are finished and the runaway well can be permanently plugged.
As to whether BP failed to bring adequate equipment to the site and thus could not currently handle as much oil as it might be able to capture, Mr. Gowers said the Discoverer Enterprise was chosen because it was available to be brought to the site quickly.
"We put together the capacity we could in the time available, and that continues to be growing as we learn about the amount of oil we are dealing with," he said.Continue reading the main story


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I had stumbled across the recipe for Spinach Salad with Apples, Avocado & Bacon one day when I was taking a leisurely browse through Epicurious.com. I was in search of a solution for an avocado and a Gala apple and this recipe instantly clicked. The author, Jeff Edmunds, published it in Bon Appétit in the December 2000 issue.
I am quite fond of the President's Choice Thick-Sliced bacon whenever a recipe calls for the salty stuff. In hindsight, I think I could have used less as it seems to remain substantial through the rendering. And perhaps a few extra chops with the chef's knife before it hit the salad would have made its bite a more appropriately portioned for its crispy crunch. The salty flavour has a way of making a fruity apple pop.
I was originally planning to serve the salad with Baby Back Ribs since I saw them on sale at Farm Boy. My shopping excursion afforded me very well priced Extra Lean Ground Beef and also steeply reduced Striploin Steaks.
Knowing I was getting short on my shopping to dinner window, I decided to go with steaks for today and the ribs can be tomorrow's delight. The steak proved to be a worthy choice in that it allowed me to move along some onions, mushrooms and potatoes. In the end I was glad that the Striploin was not full price as there was too much grisel for our liking. We much prefer a steak that cuts like hot knife through butter. So I won't be telling you to run to Farm Boy for this special but the salad is certainly worth a try!


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NorthWind takes an interesting approach to the concept of Deity. We recognize the God and the Goddess, but we also honor a third power: the Community of the Stone People — those people world-wide (and throughout time) who, like us, are committed to the Earth and the natural universe and the concept of divinity in all things. We, therefore, usually do our rituals with three people as High Priests/esses and we invoke all three Powers at the beginning of our rituals. Many of our rituals involve several more individuals than three as we find this a further aid to our goal of doing powerful ritual.
Honoring Community in ritual is also a way of honoring the Divine found within each of us. By calling Community, we acknowledge our link to the Gods; to those who follow similar paths past, present and future; to the ancestors; and to ourselves.


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A couple weeks ago I shared Carlie and Brian's wonderful Toronto wedding with you here
Brian and Carlie's Knox Chapel and Fermenting Cellar Wedding
The only unfortunate part of their entire wedding day was that Brian's Grandfather was too ill to leave his care home and had to miss the wonderful day. Being the kind and wonderful people that Brian and Carlie truly are they came up with a game plan.
The very next weekend they headed to Brian's Grandfathers care home and restaged the entire wedding. Everyone at the home had their hair and makeup done. They got dressed in their best outfits and watched the ceremony take place once again, in the care centre.
Here is the email from Brian.
So on the weekend Carlie and I came home to get re-married.. no not because we got divorced after our honeymoon, but rather so my grandpa could witness his grandson marry his new beautiful grand daughter in-law. As grandpa has to remain at his care home, we wanted very badly to share a wedding experience with him, and his fellow residents.
We arranged it with the care home "Country Lane" in rural Chatsworth, ON. So many staff, volunteers, and most residents were present for the small ceremony, which had a very proud grandpa at the front of the room in his chair. He was dressed in a smart suit jacket, boutiniere, and tie. He looked so handsome.
All week leading up to the wedding, the care residents were getting their nails done, and hair, in preparation for what they called 'the big wedding". We had their organist, Hazel, and weekly minister, John, carry out the ceremony for us. My sister was the maid of honour and my uncle John, the best man. We got to walk down the aisle, created by separated chairs in their lunch room. The minister performed a few blessings, we did a ring exchange, and a kiss, which got the residents cheering and laughing.
It was truly a memorable experience to witness my grandpa looking so handsome, and actually having a day to smile, and alert, and even to say a few words on how he thought "today is a great day"..and noticing him saying "his big family". It really was a great day for him, and many others who really seemed to enjoy it, and we definitely were so happy. Grandma said that was the most responsive, and happy he has been. We all toasted with apple juice, and enjoyed a big wedding cake. After we left the home, he told the care nurses that he was going to wear his suit and tie for the rest of the evening.
Here are a couple of the guest snapshots from the big day
This job has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people with the biggest hearts in the world. I get a chance to be close to their families and become apart of their lives. If I knew I would get a chance to meet people like Brian and Carlie sooner, I would have started this career much earlier in my life.
Thanks for letting me share your story B&C. I think you two are amazing. So happy I had the chance to get to know you both.


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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they learned after putting on their first event.
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are you unreachable by God This story's almost too over-the-top, completely ridiculous, "what are the odds it could happen?", to believe. God time and again shows that no one is out of his reach. No matter who you are or what you've done, God still pursues you. Of course if you don't believe me, you can listen to Tom talk about his experiences with drugs, the occult, and God.
chasing after lonely hearts Sometimes when I look at the world, I don't see it as busy or angry or bored or exciting. I see it as lonely. That's what I think when I see a video like this. People are so desperate to be loved, that they'll do and believe anything. (And yes, I realize that some people believe Christians are the same way. But that's a discussion for a different topic.)
worshiping an idol I struggle with football because I love it so much. There are few things (maybe nothing) that I get more excited about than football. I'm so passionate that I physically feel the anguish with the Steelers lose. Which they did this weekend. I've wondered if loving football is a sin. And I think for me, at least, football is a sin. Not because football itself is evil. But because I...
What to do when the world fights back If there's a section in the Bible that I really struggle with, it's the timeline that surrounds Jesus' trial. In those hours Jesus meets with pretty much the movers and shakers of the Jewish and Roman worlds. We know that Jesus was a powerful speaker, we know that he performed miracles, we know that he had wisdom to surprise (and sometimes shame) his opponents. Yet in the most important...
The Unfair Treatment of Ben Roethlisberger The following is a post I made on a Steelers football blog. It seemed more appropriate there, than here. However, it was deemed "too religious" to stay there, so they deleted it. No hard feelings on my part. But more on the experience next week. In the meantime, I thought it was too good to end up in the delete bin of some random server. So here you go.... This is one of those posts that...
God is my joy
By e. barrett | Posted on 12-09-2010
Sometimes I wonder if I really "get" it. I was listening to David Crowder's "you are my joy" and started wondering, do I really live as if God is my joy? Do I even believe that? Even just a little bit? There are days I think I come close. But if I'm really honest, there are far more days where my joy is in football, video games, books, TV, relaxation, my wife, my family, or my house. How different would my life be if I really lived as if God was my joy. I mean really lived that way. How different would your life be?
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is it okay to question God?
By e. barrett | Posted on 12-03-2010
If you follow football at all, you've already heard about the "drop heard around the world." During last week's Steelers – Bills game, Stevie Johnson, dropped a sure touchdown for the Bills. In fact, it would have dramatically won the game in over time. In all my years of watching football, rarely have I seen a wide receiver drop such a sure catch. Immediately after the game, I heard both journalists and Steelers players give the usual it was a "miracle" talk. And say things like, "God helped us". Maybe that's true. I have no idea. I'm not really sure how often God gets involved in football. (Although I certainly don't mind if he's a Steelers fan.) After the game the Bills receiver (Johnson) had a different reaction. He tweeted, "I PRAISE YOU...
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something to be thankful for
By e. barrett | Posted on 11-24-2010
This is going to be my first thanksgiving with my own family meaning my wife and step-daughter. Because of that we've been talking a lot about family traditions, what holiday's should look like, etc… In the midst of all of those conversations I find myself thinking a lot about "what do I have to be thankful for." And let me tell you, God has been over-the-top generous with us this year. After being unemployed for a year, I was able to buy a house, pay for a wedding, buy an engagement ring, and pay for a honeymoon. And replenish all of my savings. How you ask? I have no idea. The only thing I can say is that it's a true "fish and loaves" miracle. For me it's easy to be thankful this year. But for a lot of us, 2010 has been a brutal year. Unemployment. Foreclosure. ...
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God is not passive
By e. barrett | Posted on 11-19-2010
So far we've looked at several examples of people who thought it would be best to be passive. In contrast, the Bible clearly paints God as an active God. Even in rest, he's making a conscious decision to "take a break." You never see God sitting back and saying, "I'm just going to see what happens." Instead he does everything imaginable to try and engage with us and change our actions. Here's just a quick list of what he did: he gave us a perfect garden to live, gave Adam a perfect wife, provided Moses with miracles to free the Israelites, provided them bread and meat in the desert, brought floods, protected them from enemies, sent Israel into captivity, In the end God decided to take the most proactive step of all: dying on the cross. The one person in history who...
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Repentance and Passivity (the Prodigal Son)
By e. barrett | Posted on 11-05-2010
Most of us have heard the story of the Prodigal Son. We know that there are two brothers. One brother is a major screw-up. He's lazy. A partier. A womanizer. And he even wants his father dead. (At that time if you asked for your inheritance while his father's still alive, you were sending the not so subtle message of, "I want you dead!") He makes most politicians look good. The other brother is upright. He does what he's supposed to. Always finishes his chores. And is loyal to his father. He's the ______ of brothers. The younger brother (the screw-up) goes off and does a lot of bad things. He gets himself in trouble and realizes he has a choice: starve to death or go back to the father he said he wanted dead. In the end he decides it's better to go...
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David & Bathsheba
By e. barrett | Posted on 10-15-2010
David was a great and mighty ruler. He had always passionately and actively followed God. Even when it cost him a great deal (he had to hide in a cave for a long time because he refused to kill the man who was trying to kill him). That desire to follow God, and the fact that David was a man of action is what led David to the throne of Israel. He ruled justly for a long time. That is, until one day, when he decided to give up his kingly duties (going off to war with his soldiers) and instead stay behind in the comfort of the palace. It's during that time when David met Bathsheba. Or more accurately watched her bathing on the roof, had an affair with her, got her pregnant, and then killed her husband to hide the whole thing. (It was a busy couple of days.) David risked everything including...
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Adam throws Eve under the bus
By e. barrett | Posted on 10-01-2010
Sadly, throughout much of history, Eve has been blamed for eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and causing Adam & Eve to be kicked out of the garden. This has been used to justify a lot of things against women. Certainly Eve bears responsibility for eating the fruit. She knew just as well as Adam that God had forbidden it. But who's fault was the "fall" really? Look closer at Genesis 3: 6-12. Adam was standing right next to Eve. At any point he could have stepped in and said, "you know Serpent, that's not really what God said." He could have even said, "Eve, I have a bad feeling about this. Let's ask God next time we see him." Almost anything Adam would have done would have been better than what he did. Which was nothing. Adam stood...
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the dangers of passivity – Adam & Eve
By e. barrett | Posted on 09-24-2010
We live in a world where there's a lot of choices. Who should I marry? Is this job right for me? Can I really eat a dozen donuts? In the midst of all of that, we can easily wonder what we should do. We can become frozen by our fears, our doubts, and even the excitement of what's to come. Frankly we can wish for a "simpler time" or "clear choices." But would that really help? Adam & Eve had it all. They had an awesome place to live. Probably some sweet beach front property. They loved their jobs (naming animals and taking care of Eden). And Eve was literally created for Adam. (There was no need to rely on e-harmony to figure out that one). Life was pretty good. But they still found themselves struggling with a choice: to eat the fruit or not. Instead of...
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does the universe need God?
By e. barrett | Posted on 09-17-2010
The news last week was that Stephen Hawking now believes that you don't need "a" god to create the universe. Instead, it can be explained by physical forces such as gravity. In his view, Big Bangs don't need a "Big Banger" because gravity will cause universes to collapse and then explode. The overall argument, as I understand it is that natural forces cause the universe to expand, collapse, and be created. Because it's all natural, you don't need anyone starting the whole process. I'm not a physicist or astronomer. For all I know everything Hawking says is true. But what I don't get is this: where does the stuff come from so that gravity can work? Where was the first particle of matter that decided, "Hey I'm going to create multiple universes today!" Maybe...
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following Jesus means dying for those who hate us
By e. barrett | Posted on 09-10-2010
All the news for the last week has been about a church that says it's going to burn the Koran in retaliation for the proposed Mosque near Ground Zero. And as the weekend draws closer, a handful of other churches are saying that they will do the same. I hate writing about things like this. I really do. The whole purpose of R3 is to help people understand what it means to live out a life of faith. The purpose of R3 is not to tell you who to vote for or what social policies you need to implement. Jesus was very clear about church / state issues. Render unto Caesar what is his, and render unto God what is His. But there are times when I feel the need to talk about current events. Like this church down in Florida. We can disagree about whether a mosque should be built in NYC. We...
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Welcome to Smith's Electrical Supplies.
Many of you will have noticed the trade counter has been closed sine the end of July and wondered what had happened to Smith's.
In July, Pat Keegans the CEO of BEF Ltd t/as Smiths Electrical Supplies unexpectedly passed away. As Pat was a major share holder the company went into liquidation.
In September a new team formed a company Smiths Electrical Supplies Ltd and bought the assets of BEF Ltd.
In October the doors are once again open and Smith's Electrical Supplies are trading.
We are pleased to be able to tell you that we have retained Mike Hayes on the trade counter. Mike has worked for Smith's for the last 10 years.
We look forward to welcoming new and old customers.
The web site is currently under development so please bare with us as we move into a new and exciting era for Smith's.


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Technical Q&A
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07.10.2019Cayman | Wheels and Tires
2007 Cayman Wheels and Tires OTtawa Ontario The pressure (by hand held pressure gauge) is the correct "door jam plaque" pressure but the TPS continues to display annoying warnings ⚠, insisting that...
I have a 2007 911 C4S. The battery was load tested and is fine yet the car will not charge up and start. I am looking for some advice as to what the problem might be. I have heard some have issues with the starter cable?
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2007 Boxster S 31 000 Interior Ellicott City Maryland I noticed the knobs to my OEM CD-24 radio are really sticky. I haven't spilt anything on them so it seems wierd. I started with just some...
Past comments suggest that different wheel diameters front to rear is a bad idea; however, Porsche does this on two or more models. I want to put 18s front & 19s rear on 2007 Cayman. Problems? Thx.
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2007 Cayman Wheels and Tires Florence Kentucky See above. Will 18-inch wheels in the front and 19s in the back cause problems (2007 Cayman)? Porsche puts different diameter wheels on some models...
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2007 Cayman 98 500 Other Los Angeles California During a recent rear brake service I noticed that the CV boots at both ends were leaking grease. There are no rips in the boot- the clamps are just no...
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2007 Cayman S Brakes Jacksonville Florida I need to replace rotors and pads. Can you guys please reccommend which brand/parts I should buy. I have a great mechanic however I am trying not to pay the...
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2007 Boxster 75 000 Engine yuba city California How to test for a "bad" coil pack- 2007 Boxster.... 2.7L?? What are the symptoms of a bad coil pack? Thanks. 0 No votes yet
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2007 Cayman S 62 000 Accessories CARMEL California I JUST PURCHASED A FRIEND'S 2007 CAYMAN S, AND I AM WONDERING IF "SPORT EXHAUST" COMES STANDARD ON THE "S" MODEL, OR IF T MST BE ORDERED AS AN...


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One Year/
Three hundred and sixty five days ago, Promise of Blood hit shelves worldwide. I still have a hard time getting my head around it. My first novel. My book, something that came out of my brain, was released into a thousand or more bookstores all across the globe. It attracted some really great reviews (and some crumby ones). It was blurbed by multiple New York Times Bestselling authors. It broke the top ten in Fantasy on Amazon on several occasions. It did quite well. Far beyond my expectations. I had help, of course. No matter what even the most successful self-published author will tell you, this kind of thing isn't accomplished alone. My agent, editor, cover artist, and all the staff at Orbit. My wife and beta readers. If I've achieved any level of success it's because of these people just as much as it is any effort of my own.
I continue to learn something new every day. I try to keep up with the industry, equipping myself to navigate the ins and outs of that crazy thing we call publishing. And it is crazy. Parts of the business still run like they did a hundred years ago which is absolutely nuts if you think about it. That's a whole blog post (or twenty) all on its own. I've gotten two royalty statements now and I can only make sense of about 60% of them which, from what I can gather, is the norm.
I've made dozens of new friends in the industry. I've met my heroes and found out that they're just regular people (who write incredible books). I've learned that neurosis describes most authors and not just me. I had this fear, and still do from time to time, that I'm a great big phony and that everyone will figure that out and my subsequent books will tank and no one will like me. Then I found out that "Impostor Syndrome" is a thing and just about every author has experienced it to some degree.
During this last year The Crimson Campaign, my second book, went through copy edits and production and will be out in just three weeks. It would have been out in February if Promise of Blood hadn't done so well that Orbit wanted time to give it an extra push. That extra push was successful, by the way, if pre-orders are any indication. The Crimson Campaign has already gone back to a second printing.
I wrote book three, The Autumn Republic. The first draft was accepted and I'm working on edits. I signed a contract for three more books in the Powder Mage Universe, locking me into this world for another four years or more. I find that to be almost as amazing as the fact that I've written three whole novels now. I also wrote and self-published three pieces of Powder Mage short fiction (two short stories and a novella), which people really seem to enjoy. I plan to do several more of those this coming summer.
So that's the last 365 days. It probably sounds like another round of self-congratulatory back-patting. It is. I spend enough days staring at the computer, locked in my office, getting nothing done and wondering what I'm doing with my life that sometimes I need to remind myself that I actually have a job where I'm supporting my family and accomplishing things. Even if people only see the fruits of my labor once every year or so. That might sound a little dark, but I really do love this job. I'm grateful to all the awesome people who buy my books and allow me to keep pursuing my dream every day.
Thank you. And I hope you all enjoy The Crimson Campaign.


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You are here: ASPR: Training Programmes: Civil-Military Training Cooperation
The reform of the national security sector has become one of the major topics of international concern regarding crisis management and post-crisis recovery during the last decade.
The focus on traditional security actors such as the police, the military, the judiciary, prison personnel, border guards, and intelligence has been complemented by a more comprehensive view on human security, bringing the basic needs and physical, social and economic security and safety of individuals and the population to the centre of attention.
ESDC Core Course on SSR: 2 – 10 October 2019
Application Deadline: 30 June 2019
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This Senior Level Course addresses the challenges at the policy/strategic level to include comprehensive, long-term considerations into short term international interventions to ensure that recovery and stabilisation efforts are successful and the transition from emergency to development can be managed. It highlights a number of selected challenges which require particular attention and includes case studies from ongoing recovery processes for analysis and critical review or inspiration.
Reports of ongoing conflict and post-conflict contexts sadly still record the civilian populations as the major causualty. This course builds capacity for senior decision-makers of armed forces, police as well as civilian experts working at the operational level with or in the context of international peace missions and enables them to address challenges in protecting civilian populations in conflict or post-conflict contexts.
It is conducted under the Training Programme of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and has furthermore been certified by the UN Department for Peacekeeping Operations (UN DPKO).
ESDC Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course (UN certified): 10 – 15 November 2019
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The UN Security Council Resolution 1894 calls upon the international community and conflict parties to implement far-reaching measures to protect and Support civilian populations in situations of armed conflict. The Content of this training course reflects a broad Interpretation of protection, which goes beyond the provision of protection from physical violence but also includes the creation of larger protective environments and the implementation of activities which enhance the rights of individuals in accordance with international humanitarian law, human rights and refugee law.
Graduates of this course will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of the multiple dimensions and meanings of the protection of civilians. They will have enhanced knowledge of the actors and their roles and responsibilities in the subject matter and be in position to identify Options for coordination and synergies in the implementation of protection for civilians.
They will be able to analyze the specific threats to and the needs and rights of different vulnerable groups of civilians affected by armed conflict in order to develop and implement context-sensitive, effective strategies and measures to improve situation of civilians in armed conflict.
The methodology of the course aims at communicating the content in a way that participants can later adapt and apply it in their daily work or in a new setting. Therefore the methodology of the training is based on adult learning principles which allow the transfer of knowledge not only cognitively but also experimentally. A participatory co-learning methodology will be used in order to encourage participants coming from different fields to contribute with their specific experience to the content of the course, the discussions, working groups, and scenario-based exercises.
The course has been developed by the Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) in close cooperation with the Austrian Ministry of Defence and other Austrian line ministries and is part of the Austrian contribution to the Training Programme of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC). The course has furthermore been certified by the UN Integrated Training Service from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, as its contents are following the UN subject matter training standards.
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Browsing Faculty and Researcher Data and Papers by Subject "Kinetics"
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Feedback effects of the testis on pituitary responsiveness to luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone infusions in the ram (Endocrine Society, 1980-01)
Pituitary autonomy in hyperprolactinemic secondary amenorrhea: results of hypothalamic-pituitary testing (Endocrine Society, 1977-05)Twenty-seven women with secondary amenorrhea of greater than six months duration were subjected to multiple testing of hypothalamo-pituitary function. They were divided into normo-prolactinemic (Group 1 mean ...
A role for galanin-like peptide in the integration of feeding, body weight regulation, and reproduction in the mouse (Endocrine Society, 2003-03)Galanin-like peptide (GALP) shares sequence homology with galanin and binds to galanin receptors in vitro. GALP neurons in the arcuate nucleus coexpress leptin receptors, and GALP mRNA expression is up-regulated ...
Suppression of plasma gonadotropins and testosterone in adult male monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) by a potent inhibitory analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Endocrine Society, 1986-01)The reduction of circulating levels of gonadotropins and testosterone is of value for the treatment of steroid-dependent neoplasms and the control of fertility. We tested the ability of single and multiple ...


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The November edition of BJPsych Advances has been published. This issue includes articles on models of mental capacity, good practice guidelines for expert psychiatric witnesses, and bullying victimisation and psychosis.
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Stage & Dance
Brazilian troupe heads for Norton Center stage in Danville
Norton Center for the Arts director Steven A. Hoffman sees Balé Folclórico da Bahia as an operatic ensemble of musicians and dancers, but he sees even more to it than that.
"This is one of those groups that truly are ambassadors of their country," Hoffman says of the Brazilian performers who visit Centre College's Norton Center this week. "Their culture is so beautiful in terms of blending African and Latin cultures, and it really lets us explore our own culture from a different perspective."
Balé Folclórico founder Walson Botelho recently described creating the 25-year-old company to the Washington City Paper: "I had the dream to create my own company to show all over the world my own culture, the popular culture of my land."
His land, specifically, is Bahia, Brazil's fourth-largest state by population. The state, on the Atlantic coast, was the center of sugar cultivation and imported a large number of African slaves from the 16th to 18th centuries, creating a large black or multiracial population that endures today and has mixed with the country's Portuguese heritage.
That cultural mix is largely what is on display when Balé Folclórico takes the stage.
Hoffman compares Balé Folclórico to the Japanese Yamato Drummers or Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble in terms of presentations of world cultures he has booked at the Danville venue. But the Brazilian troupe brings the biggest show, a riot of 38 performers in colorful costumes dancing to wild rhythms.
"It's spectacular," he says, "not something you often see in this country, particularly here."
In keeping with recent Norton Center presentations, Balé Folclórico will be part of a number of extra presentations, including a matinee for school students, a panel discussion on religion in Brazil and a demonstration of capoeira, a dance style that Hoffman says looks like ultimate fighting.
"It looks like mixed martial arts, but they never touch each other," he says.
Hoffman acknowledges that the center is catching the South American export at a time that Brazil's profile is rising on the global cultural radar, particularly with the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament and 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
That, Hoffman says, is part of the reason he tries to select carefully when bringing in international programs that can paint broad impressions of their cultures.
"We want to make sure that what we are bringing in is of a very high quality," he says. "This is a blend of the historic and storytelling in a colorful program I think people are going to love."
Balé Folclórico da Bahia
What: Brazilian dancers, instrumentalists and singers in traditional and contemporary performances.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Where: Centre College's Norton Center for the Arts, 600 W. Walnut St., Danville.
Tickets: $19-$36. Available at box office, 1-877-448-7469 or Nortoncenter.com.
Additional events
Capoeira demonstration by Balé company members: Introduction of the basic movements of capoeira, a martial arts dance form. 11:20 a.m. Oct. 29. Cowan Student Center.
Panel discussion: "Religion and Folklore in Afro-Brazilian Culture": Two Brazilian members of Balé Folclórico will join Francie Chassen-López, University of Kentucky distinguished professor of arts and sciences, to discuss the historical development of Afro-Brazilian culture and its roles in society today. 5 p.m. Oct. 30. Combs Center, first floor.
Brazilian Dinner: Brazilian-themed buffet at the College's Dining Hall. $8 adults, $5 children, free for Centre students. 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 30. Cowan Student Center.


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I'm also trying to focus on following the Forgeworld IA 10 book as closely as possible with my decals and coloring. There are some things I just won't be able to do, like the lines on the rhinos - I just don't think I have the ability to do that.
These terminators turned out way better than I could have expected. I did some heavy highlighting (something I haven't done a ton of with Tyranids) and dry brushing and followed it up with badab black wash. I painted each one's helmet a little differently to provide some variation. I ended up using Iyanden yellow on their shoulder pads just because it is a foundation paint and it goes on so much better than regular yellow paints. I think iyanden yellow will be my go to for the rest of the army. (Thanks Cerberus).
Maxmini. The one thing I messed up on are the crux pads. They're not yellow like in the FW book. I think I can manage to deal with it... not every force will look the same.
|You can see the yellow on their helmets in this photo.
|All of my painted Mantis Warriors, minus two drop pods.
|Geneguard painted up a Chaplain for me for Christmas. You might notice that he is very similar to the one in our blog header :) He'll be based and decaled tonight!


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Teen Talk
Teen Talk: Friends' ex-boyfriends in play for dance
DEAR KELLY: I come from a really small high school where most of us have been together since almost kindergarten. It seems like every boy in my class is one of my friends' ex-boyfriends, so he's off-limits to me. We have a dance coming up and I don't know who to go with because it seems like whoever I go with will make someone mad.
I've heard rumors that like three different guys want to go with me, but all three are my friends' ex-boyfriends, so none seem like good options. When I mentioned this to another friend, she immediately said, "Oh so-and-so would flip if you went with him. He was her first true love and she wants to go to her last dance with him. You can't go with him."
Then I said another guy and she said, "You don't want to wrath of so-and-so. They dated for over a year. If you go with him, she may never speak to you again." And when I said the third guy, she said, "So-and-so would be crushed. I think he still likes her and I know she still likes him. Don't come between them. Don't be 'that girl.' "
Seriously, Kelly, what should I do? All the other boys in my class are either already in a relationship or too shy to go to the dance. I'd rather not go solo, but I also don't want to be hated just because of who I go to a dance with – even if we are just friends. Is there a good solution?
DEAR DATELESS: The simplest and easiest solution is to just say: "I will go with whoever is the first person to ask me." You said it – you are just friends. Why would someone give you "wrath" because you are going to a dance with her ex-boyfriend? It doesn't matter how long they dated. All that matters is that they are exes. That word says it all.
Stop asking advice from your friends. Odds are, it won't be the smartest advice (case in point: the friend you already asked). She is approaching it from a no-win situation for you. The reality is that it is just a dance. You aren't marrying the guy or entering into a committed relationship with him. You are buying him a boutonniere, eating dinner, taking pictures and sharing a couple of dances. End of story. If someone can't handle this, that sounds like their problem, not yours.
One more suggestion: Don't be opposed to inviting a friend from another school to the dance if your school allows it. Also, maybe the "shy guys" who you don't think want to go to a dance are also options. If they are your friends and you like them, consider asking them to go. Sometimes the people you think don't want to talk with you are the ones waiting for you to talk to them.
DEAR KELLY: The crop top is back in. My parents think it's inappropriate. What do you think?
Fashion Girl
DEAR FASHION GIRL: I think anything can be inappropriate. Overalls, if worn wrong, can be inappropriate. It's not what you wear, it's how or where you wear it. A crop top to the beach sounds fine. To church or to meet your boyfriend's grandparents? Probably not the best idea.
One of my concerns for your generation is the need to be sexy – at 13 years old. Unfortunately, many girls think they are being sexy or hot when in reality they look trashy and tasteless. It is very easy to cross the line from tasteful and cute to cheap and trashy. Some girls struggle with knowing where that line is and don't seem aware of how they are presenting themselves when they "dress to impress."
Let me clarify before I get bombarded with letters: Not all crop tops are trashy. If they are worn with the right clothing, say a pair of high-waisted bottoms like shorts or a skirt, a pair of jeans or a pencil skirt, it can be just fine. It all depends on how you wear it and what your intention is.
Recently the media has been all over the crop top and what type of body or stomach you need to have to wear it. I think we need to worry less about the body and more about the person. If the person feels confident and wears her clothing tastefully, more power to her. If she is insecure and seeking attention by looking half-naked, she needs to put a sweatshirt on and work on what's going on inside of herself first.
What kind of image do you want your clothes to say about you? Look at some pictures of crop tops you think are appropriate and share them with your parents. See if you can agree on when they look cute and when they look tacky. I, for one, would rather see a girl rocking classy than trashy. Show self-respect and others will treat you accordingly. Sometimes, modest is hottest.


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De Blasio Would Make A Great POTUS
This Time Trump Was Telling The Truth
This narrative, fueled by center-left outlets like MSNBC, Center for American Progress and Mother Jones, has reached its inevitable, sleazy nadir: the smearing of a black activist by an NPR affiliate for the crime of going on a Russian government–funded radio station a handful of times.
your link doesn't work, I found it by googling the tit.e. When that happens, click on edit over your entry and hit edit and edit the url in.
another way to do it is to just hover your cursor over the entry in "In the News" menu on the right side on any page and it will give you the poster a view that has an "edit" link at the bottom
Methinks Adam Johnson doth protest too much. Nobody says its a crime to go on Russian government funded sites, it's just stupid if you're doing it to win hearts and minds. I have noted some people have taken on paid gigs because they were desperate to get journalist creds anywhere. And all it did was hurt their chances of ever being taken seriously.
Whatever you think of American media, that doesn't take away from the very clear fact that Russian-funded media is mostly garbage, on purpose, blatantly. Get real: the enemy of your supposed enemy is not your friend.
LULU, Russians used black Americans pawns during their hack of the election. You should be outraged. When you tell blacks that they overly concerned about being pawns, that is dismissive. Appearing on a Russia backed sanctioned entity will raise questions. Jill Stein sat down at a table with Putin. The majority of black voters don't trust Jill Stein. People can either deal with that fact, or they can just yell about the "unfairness". A popular rapper, Killer Mike", appeared on NRA TV. Killer Mike got dragged by black Twitter. The rapper had to repeatedly explain why he thought that going on a biased network like NRA TV was a good idea. The same standard applies in this case.
You repeatedly yell that the United States is evil. Then you say that you don't expect things to change. When people suggest combating voter suppression, attacks on women's rights, stopping immigrant families from being separated, you complain that we are not talking about the evil United States. You are dismissive of the pain felt by those people because you are fighting the global cause. Yet you have no plan only complaints. Fortunately, while you pen your complaints, others actually work to ease the pain felt by people you dismiss.
Blacks are able to ask why someone appeared on a Russian outlet or NRA TV and still issue the same complaints that you have about the action the United States takes across the globe. You type out complaints and ignore the plight of people you see everyday because you are chasing windmills elsewhere. That seems to make you feel superior.
By agreeing to appear on two Sputnik programs, Changa gained something hard to find: a bigger platform to broadcast her political views. But Changa's association with Sputnik may put her credibility at risk, while furthering Russia's effort to create chaos in the US.
One could be forgiven for thinking "may put her credibility at risk" sounds more like a threat than a neutral observation: Nice reputation you have here, African-Americans who may be thinking about using Russian-backed media. Be a shame if something happened to it.
The above is from your link. I don't see that as a threat. It seems obvious to me. Some years ago long before 9-11 and before there was much fear of Islamic terrorism I was out on the Lakota reservation. Some Natives were quite excited that some Middle East nations had reached out to them to support their claims for historically indian land. I supported the Native Americans. I was doing sweat lodges, vision quests, and sundances with Lakota elders on Lakota land. I told them I thought these Middle East nations didn't care at all about them or their claims. They were using American Indians and their quasi-independant nation status to embarrass the US government. I told them that while the association might have short term gains in publicity in the long run it would harm them and put their credibility at risk.
It wasn't a threat. It was an observation I thought was fairly obvious.


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Welcome to Rotary in the Thames Valley
We are people of action, making a difference in our communities.
Rotary is one of the world's largest and most successful global membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.2 million members in over 200 countries. Our very lively District, which covers Berkshire, Oxfordshire, South Buckinghamshire and West Middlesex has 58 clubs and approximately 1860 active members all serving their communities and having great fun at the same time. See more
GIVE SOMETHING BACK: If you enjoy helping others, connecting with Rotary gives you the chance to do something really worthwhile.
FUN AND FRIENDSHIP: Rotary membership is a lot of fun. We arrange activities which provide a welcome distraction from busy lives and the opportunity to make new friends who share common values.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Rotary was founded over 100 years ago as a business networking club and this is still part of Rotary life. Ethical practice is encouraged and, with members drawn from all walks of life, the opportunities to network are endless.
New members are always welcome, and with the unique character of each Rotary Club, the opportunities are endless. Clubs meet for breakfast, lunch, in the evening and even at the weekend. So what are you waiting for? Start your Rotary journey today...
OK Our Kids - Supported by Rotary in the Thames Valley
A new initiative has been launched across Rotary in the Thames Valley in partnership with "OK Our Kids". It is hoped that all primary schoolchildren across Thames Valley see a copy of the book Watch Out, published by OK Our Kids, to help them navigate through the dangers in the world out there which all children face these days.
Without exception, the response from the teachers in the schools so far approached by our Rotary Clubs has been very positive.
Here is a video explaining what OK Our Kids is all about! (Our thanks to Take One TV for the use of the video)
The Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches (RCBB) is the host club for OK Our Kids. The Club has been very successful in obtaining outside funding to help fund the cost of free books. Outside organisations are very supportive and are aware of the challenges that young people are facing in the community today. They want to help!!
Frances Habgood Thames Valley Police Speaking about OK Our Kids.
The Way Forward
If you are a club who are considering supporting OK Our Kids, then the first stage is to purchase a small number of books to give to head teachers in the schools you cover. They are £1 per book.
The Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches is managing the process for ordering books and payments. To order books please contact Ian Griffith via email or phone. Contact details: Tel: 01753-644151
The Ebola Legacy Campaign
The Rotary Club of Marlow launched its new appeal on Sunday 10th March at District Conference.
Why do we need more money? The Rotary Club of Monrovia has been running a very successful project since mid-2014 at the height of the epidemic. Initially, the project was to raise funds for 'hands-on' support and education during the catastrophic epidemic. The work the Club undertook was at great personal risk to Club members. Subsequently, they have equipped an oxygen plant (global grant $200,000) and trained 35 medical graduate students (global grant $100,000)
There are still major issues with the shortage of trained medical staff and we would like to start a new medical student training program along similar lines to the first grant. The number of students we can train will depend on the amount of money we can raise. Please give generously.
Donations to be sent to RC Marlow c/o Niton Cottage Munday Dean Marlow Bucks SL7 3BU or via https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3624921
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The Young Chef Competition 2019 District Final
This is the qualifying heat for the Rotary District competition with all of the competitors having won their local Rotary Young Chef competitions earlier in the year.
The Winner and Runner-up of this District Final goes forward to the Regional Final which is being held on Saturday 23rd February at Orpington College. The winner of the regional final goes forward to the National Final at Leeds City College in April. The District Final was held on Saturday the 19th of January at Newbury College Catering Department
The competitors are required to produce a healthy 3-course meal within a set budget of £20. They are given 2 hrs to produce the meal and the candidates are judged on their costing and planning of the menu in addition to the quality of the meal that they produce
The winner of the national final wins a prize which includes a visit to the olive harvest sponsored by Filippo Berio who are international producers of olive oil.
Ron Howard, Thatcham Rotary Club and competition organiser, said that
'I am delighted with the excellent facilities provided by Newbury College and we are very grateful they have been made available to us. The skills and maturity shown by all the candidates during the competition was very impressive.'
The winner of the competition was Amy Price, 15, of Licenced Victuallers School, Ascot, sponsored by Ascot Rotary Club. The runner-up of the competition was Emily Woodford, 14, of St Gabriel's School, Newbury, sponsored by Thatcham Rotary Club.
Both candidates were presented with book tokens and a voucher for a meal at the Red House, Hamstead Marshall. They both proceed to the Regional Final later in the year
The competition was judged by Malcom Baggott, Catering Course Leader at Newbury College and Laurent Lebeau who is the Chef/ Proprietor of the Red House at Hamstead Marshall.
The Competition was opened by Rotary District Governor Gillian Pearce and the prizes were awarded by Chas Cairns, Rotary District Co-ordinator for Youth.
So if any of the above inspires you to get involved, get in touch with us today and become a Rotarian.
Rotary members unite to tackle world hunger
Two days, 29 Rotary clubs, hundreds of volunteers and 100,000 meals packed to feed hungry school children in Kenya. Together, we unite to make a difference.
Thames Valley e-Rotary is a new venture, introducing a different set of opportunities for those wishing to support their local community but unable to participate regularly though pressures of work, family or travel. This new group operates online with regular discussions, interesting speakers and support for local communities.
The aim is to offer Rotary 24/7 so you can keep informed of the latest developments and projects and offer what time you can to participate in activities undertaken by ordinary people just like yourself. Find out more on Facebook
Thames Valley e-Rotary could offer a solution. No matter your background, age, experience or skills, Rotary can bring a new dimension into your life. Why not connect with us and find out for yourself? http://thamesvalleyerotary.org/
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Discerning the Universe at Work in Our Lives
Frequently we think that there is no rhyme or reason for the ways things occur in our lives. We, more or less, just keep moving forward without thinking too deeply about how things come together or why they don't. But I think there is great joy, wonder and wisdom in seeing the invisible hand of the Universe in those actions that conspire to help us move forward.
Keep your eyes open and watch for the signs that the Universe is acting on your behalf. It's actually a lot of fun, like a parlor game. And when you raise your frequency, then begin Consciously Creating, you'll note a significant increase in these little miracles and how they just seem to appear. You'll casually think you'd like to see something happen, and voilà! It does! These are simply delicious moments! But keep looking for the less obvious ones, too, to keep the delight in your life.
Here are some examples of what to watch for:
You have a need for a specific person or resource and it just appears out of nowhere.
You are pressed to get a project done and your schedule is too full—and then suddenly one of your projects falls out, so you now have the perfect amount of time to get the urgent project finished.
The parking lot is overfull, but just as you pull up to the front, one spot appears.
Somebody gives you a gift of something you really wanted, but couldn't or wouldn't buy for yourself.
Your roses bloom on the perfect day for the wedding shower you are throwing for 50 people.
You lose your seat on an airplane that gets overbooked, and the flight has to make an emergency landing, or you get stuck in traffic and have to take an alternate route, only to discover that if you had been traveling the original route at that exact time you would likely have become involved in a 10-car accident?
You go to the doctor for a small thing, but the doctor discovers something much bigger that would potentially have been critical to your health if not caught in time.
Somebody shows up and hands you tickets to a concert you've been dying to attend.
Your kids get exactly the minimum score that will allow you to get them into the school of their choice. One point less and they wouldn't have made the cutoff.
You truly need a break and someone offers you their home at the beach for a few days.
You had plans, but they fell through. But then a friend calls at the last minute to invite you over for a small gathering and you meet the love of your life. Had your plans not cancelled, you never would have met your beloved.
You have a bill to pay, or staff paychecks that need to be written and you don't have the funds in the bank. Suddenly, the money just shows up unexpectedly… the very day you need to have it.
You have a certain dress you've created in your mind that you would love to wear to a special occasion and you turn a corner in the mall, and there is something almost identical.
You make a business choice, but time and time again it doesn't work out. When you finally make an alternate choice, everything proceeds beautifully. The obstacles pointed you back in the right direction.
You have an opportunity to hire someone, but all of a sudden the job funding disappears. You learn later this person went to another company and was a major headache.
These kinds of synchronicities are part of the fun of living in a Universe that recognizes your vibration and matches it to your need. And, that looks after your wellbeing. The Universe ultimately finds multiple ways to support you and your intentions. The true joy is being aware of these as more than coincidence and reveling in the wonder of it all!
Jackie Lapin is the world leader in educating, mentoring and coaching people on Practical Conscious Creation, selected best spiritual book of the year at the International New Age Trade Show. She is the bestselling author of "The Art of Conscious Creation; How You Can Transform the World" and "Practical Conscious Creation: Daily Techniques to Manifest Your Desires." Filled with specific and imaginative practices, Practical Conscious Creation offers 70 articles with step-by-step actions to achieve greater empowerment and a more satisfying lifestyle. Visit www.jackielapin.com. You can also "Like" Practical Conscious Creation atFacebook.
Jackie is also the founder of Conscious Media Relations and Conscious and Transformational Speakers, serving individuals who are working to effect personal and global change.


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Harris has ways to make its customers communicate. The company, which develops communications products for government and commercial customers in more than 125 countries, makes radio-frequency (RF) and satellite communications and other wireless network transmission equipment; air traffic control systems; and digital network broadcasting and management – plus... systems. Harris also offers specialized IT services. Its primary customers are US government agencies, including prime contractors and supported foreign militaries, accounting for about 70% of sales. Harris' commercial clients come from the construction, energy, health care, maritime, oil, transportation, and utilities industries.
Harris' largest segment, RF communications (40% of sales), offers radio communications and encryption technology for the US DoD, international tactical communications, and public safety and professional communications. Government communications systems (about a third of sales) provides advanced communications and information systems to government civil, national intelligence, and defense programs. Civil settings include aviation and weather; national intelligence applications provide tracking, surveillance, cyber security and other functions; defense programs offers communications and information processing in support of missions and other defense operations. Integrated network solutions (less than 30%) offers IT services, managed satellite and terrestrial communications, and health care interoperability and image management.
Harris has seen a steady rise in sales over the years, but revenues finally dipped in fiscal 2012 (ended June), by 8% to $5.5 billion. Some of that came, however, from discontinued operations, and its continuing operations did sustain annual growth, though only barely, rising less than 1% over the previous year. Sales growth in its largest segment, RF communications, was hampered by a change in the way the DoD market was driven. Sales for its integrated network solutions saw growth from its CapRock and Schlumberger GCS acquisitions, as well as from health care solutions, which included another recent acquisition, Carefx. Harris' government communications segment achieved a modest 3% increase. Although the company preserved its streak of profitability, it netted only $30 million, resulting in its narrowest margin in the past decade at little more than half a percent.
Harris considers its greatest opportunities for growth to be in managed satellite communications, public safety and professional communications, health care IT, and emerging national markets. Affected sectors include energy, maritime, and government. The continued global deployment of the wireless 4G LTE standard will help fuel growth. In a bid to court more international customers, Harris opened a European headquarters in the UK in 2010. More recently, the company is focusing on Brazil and the Middle East. To better focus on these growth areas, Harris in late 2012 agreed to sell its Broadcast Communications unit, which includes TV and radio transmission systems, digital signage, and other digital media management services.
Harris' purchase of managed satellite communications services provider CapRock Communications earlier in the year. That $525 million deal added a range of remote communication and support services for the oil exploration and drilling, military, maritime, and mining industries to Harris' portfolio, and provided the company with new customers for its satellite equipment (part of its integrated network solutions division). It also marked the company's entry into the energy market.
Further strengthening its growing satellite communications business for the energy industry, the CapRock deal was complemented by the purchase that year of the global communications services business of oil field services provider Schlumberger for nearly $350 million. Known as Schlumberger Global Connectivity Services (GCS), the division provided communications and support services to clients in the global oil and gas industries. Its key operations are located in Norway, Singapore, the UK, and the US.
Harris has also added to its IT services and software operations through acquisitions. In 2011 it paid $155 million for Carefx, a private company that offered Fusionfx, a software platform that compiles patient information from different systems and departments and delivers it in one program. The purchase put Harris in position to provide services related to the integration of the VA and Military Health Systems. In 2010 Harris bought SignaCert, a provider of IT compliance applications that combine change detection capabilities with both custom and commercial lists of approved software, so-called whitelists. – moins


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Vitra's Ball Clock from 1949 is one of the over 150 clocks that George Nelson's office designed for the American clock manufacturer Howard Miller between the years 1948–1960. Nelson's mission was to add more modern design to ordinary American homes, and he succeeded in a brilliant way. The Ball Clock is a true design classic of the mid-20th century, and it still makes a stunning eye-catcher in any interior. The clock is made of metal and equipped with high-quality quartz movements and a rechargeable AA battery.
- Manufacturer:
- Vitra
- Design:
- George Nelson
- Material:
- Metal
- Colour:
- Multicolour
- Diameter:
- 33 cm
- Notes:
- Runs on 1 x 1,5V AA battery (included)


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Vermont Modern - Yesss!
Last week Hubbardton Forge introduced their new contemporary collection Vermont Modern at Lightovation (aka Dallas Market.)
Color, innovative design, quirkiness, fun paired with quality and attention to detail. What is there not to love?
I have enjoyed a wonderful working relationship for decades with my friends at Hubbardton Forge and have always appreciated their designs and exquisite craftsmanship. It was therefore such a treat to get introduced to Vermont Modern.
My absolute favorite piece was the Cumulus, below. This unique fixture is available both as a floor lamp and a pendant plus a mini-pendant. Each "leaf" of this contemporary sculptural fixture is crafted from a single steel plate, cut and folded to create facets – nine on each plate. Both the floor lamp as well as the large pendant have 18 separate plates for a total of 162 facets that filter and redirect the light. The individual leaves articulate, with one plate on either end of a steel bar for balance, which creates the unique effects of movement. Design Team Leader, David Martin, found his inspiration for the Cumulus from the organic shape of tree leaves.


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--EUR/USD at 1.2920, stop-loss at 1.2990, target at 1.2910 or MOC. Over the short-term, risk aversion could support the U.S. dollar. Technically, the price is leaning against both the upper channel-line and the 100 days moving average. Finally, there is a strong divergence between current price and the RSI indicator on the daily chart. In the past, it has been a strong indicator of trend's reversal.
The data contained herein is believed to be drawn from reliable sources but cannot be guaranteed, neither the information presented nor any opinion expressed constitute a solicitation of the purchase or sale of any forex, futures or commodity product. Those individuals acting on this information are responsible for their own actions. Forex, futures and commodity trading may not be suitable for all recipients of this report. The risk of loss in trading forex, futures and options can be substantial. Each investor must consider whether this is a suitable investment. All recommendations are subject to change at any time. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Please Note: All performance figures and illustrations were obtained using historical back testing on a computer and are not the results of an actual account. No guarantee is inferred that future performance will be like the results shown. Futures, forex and options trading involve risk. There is a risk of loss in futures, forex and options trading.


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Third Space Wellness
Wellness Unlocked
Produced in collaboration with Third Space Wellness, this podcast focuses on opening the dialogue of health and wellness as hosts Rachel, Joy and Sam share their wellness stories and expertise.
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Roundtable Wellness with Nate
Another project developed in collaboration with Third Space Wellness, I share my history and experience with mental wellness issues, including anxiety and depression, and the effect acupuncture and yoga has had on my wellness journey.