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13 Rules For Frustrating Your Worship Team
Passing On My "Wisdom"
At some point in one's life, one realizes, "Wow, I've been doing ________ for how long?"
And in those moments you reflect on the fact that, indeed, "My wisdom and experience might be worth passing on to others."
Looking back over my own career as a worship pastor, I can see glimpses in my formative years of what I might call genius (if I weren't so humble).
I had the natural talent, spiritual gifting, and unfounded confidence to exasperate even the most grace-filled of my team members.
Admittedly, these abilities have waned in my later years. But I can still draw from that deep well of aggravating behavior.
So it is with the utmost humility that I submit to you a sort of "rulebook" that encapsulates my two decades of frustrating worship team members.
My 13 Rules
Rule #1: Planning Your Setlists
Plan your setlist a day before rehearsal. Remind your team that they're required to find time within the next 26½ hours to practice these songs.
Also, don't bother giving your projectionist/video tech the song list until the Sunday sound check. He doesn't need much time to build it out.
Rule #2: Arranging Songs
Arrange each song differently EVERY time you schedule it. Your band (and video tech) will appreciate the extra work that requires.
Rule #3: Managing Your List
Curate an active song rotation of at least 378 songs. And, please, make sure you never repeat any song often enough for your team (or congregation for that matter) to really know them.
Bonus: Populate that list with as many of your God-breathed originals as you can.
Rule #4: Personal Practice
As the leader, you're entitled to "wing it" at rehearsal. Let's face it, learning the songs by rehearsal requires a fair bit of work, and you have a lot going on. You'll have them down by Sunday.
And if you don't, that's what the confidence monitor is for, right?
Rule #5: Introducing a New Song
When you introduce a song, make sure your team only has a few days to learn it. Oh, and change the key right before rehearsal since you just discovered it's too low for you to lead.
Rule #6: Scheduling Team Members
Team members yearn for erratic scheduling. So here's a quick, practical guide:
- Create the team schedule three months ahead.
- After that schedule runs out, plan week-by-week for approximately two months.
- Then schedule five months ahead.
- Repeat, randomly.
Additional Tip: Make sure you never ask your team members how much they want to serve or when they're available.
Who has time for that?
Rule #7: Running Rehearsals
Never start rehearsal until the final person shows up, even if they're 20 minutes late.
To kill time, tell some stories about your band from your college days—especially that one time you opened up for The Newsboys.
They never get sick of that story.
And here's a free tip on how to deal with tardiness:
If the late-arriving team member is a friend of yours, let it slide.
If you they're not one of your favorites, a "nice of you to show up" says enough without engaging in some emotionally-messy conversation.
Rule #8: Fostering Band/Tech Relationships
Encourage each of your team members to dictate their monitor needs to the sound person at anytime during rehearsals and sound checks.
Audio engineers LOVE hearing, "I need more me."
Rule #9: Qualifying New Team Members
Value musical talent over character. When you're assessing a potential new team member, it's all about sounding good.
And certainly, don't involve your current team members in the qualification process. They might see, hear, or intuit things that you've missed.
That could make you look bad.
Rule #10: Assimilating New Team Members
Once you put a brand new member into the rotation, your job is done. Let her figure it out from there. If she's lucky, someone might see her floundering and offer to help.
But with the team culture you've created by following these rules, it's doubtful.
Rule #11: Encouraging Team Members
Only praise and encourage those team members who you deem to be musically exceptional (or if they're one of your favorites).
For the rest of the team, a vague "Hey, nice job today" as they're walking out of church will suffice.
Rule #12: Spiritual Shepherding
Every so often, you may get a twinge of guilt that you're not focusing enough on "spiritual things."
So occasionally, spend the first 52 minutes of rehearsal talking at them about whatever theology of worship stuff you remember from Bible college.
Consider reading aloud lengthy passages from John MacArthur's The Highest Priority.*
And by the way, you'll still want to get a full rehearsal in. Just run rehearsal an hour later to make up the time.
Rule #13: Leading Spontaneous Worship
If you want to linger in a moment at the end of a song, just signal your band with a random chopping motion of your hand.
If the electric guitarist doesn't drop out, shoot him a dirty look.
And what if your team has no idea what to do while you're singing random Matt Redman lyrics and swaying side to side?
It doesn't matter. You're having a Jesus-moment.
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So there are my 13 Rules For Frustrating Team Members. I hope you appreciate the relational wreckage and organizational bedlam I've caused to bring these to you.
Now, if you're feeling like this list is more of a cautionary tale and something to avoid, that's your prerogative. And if you were hoping for some practical help in that direction, I can offer you this:
One of the ways that I lost some of my ability to frustrate team members was to develop and implement good ministry systems and processes.
I know, systems? Really?!
My 24-year-old self would be punching me in the forehead right now for even talking about organizational systems. But if you persist in eschewing these thirteen rules, you may want to check out this free resource:
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And which eight systems are essential to your worship ministry.
If you're a complete tool or jerk-face to your team members, it might be too little, too late.
But for the rest of you dabbling in the occasional, low-grade frustration-inducing behavior, you'll find The Eight Essential Systems Checklist to be a valuable resource.
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1) you've frustrated your team members in the past
2) you had a worship leader frustrate you.
I'm excited to hear about your experience with organizational mayhem and relational wreckage.
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Our return trip to Israel stirred memories of our first adventure there. As was the case last time, it rained a bit for a few days. Still, I appreciated the weather. The fifty and sixty-degree temperatures provided welcomed relief from the cold we'd left behind in Gurnee. Our guide Yossi shared our gratitude for the weather. However, it was the rainfall which pleased him. Israel currently suffers with a drought and Yossi viewed every raindrop as a precious commodity. While driving between sites, I marveled once again at the stark contrasts in Israel's geography. Because Yossi's commentary was familiar this time around, I concentrated more fully on the view beyond my window. A short bus trip often carried us through both rocky stretches of desert and lush greenery. While the bulk of Israel's population fills its flourishing cities, a persistent remnant of its citizenry abides in the desert. Those who make their homes in these arid conditions are particularly attentive to any decrease in rainfall. Their struggles multiply when this occurs. So it was that this rainfall was a much appreciated blessing.
Community takes on great importance for desert-dwellers. Their survival depends upon their supportive interactions with one another. One of our fellow tourists is a seasoned traveler who has learned a great deal along the way. She was familiar with a sort of "desert code of hospitality" which compels those who dwell there to welcome travelers. Offering shelter to one who happens by is simply the humane thing to do. Yossi pointed out that though some who inhabit these tiny hamlets voiced displeasure with government supported settlements which abutted their property, they eventually welcomed these newcomers as well. Their new neighbors' efforts have provided improved irrigation, fresh crops and work opportunities for them. In spite of the difficult conditions, these cooperative efforts have transformed vast lifeless parcels into productive green oases. I smiled each time I passed one of these Bedouin settlements. "What amazing things God's people can do," I thought, "when we work together,"
Today's scripture passages drew my thoughts back to those unlikely desert communities. Both today and in ancient times, relationships with ones neighbors made the difference between survival and extinction. This is the reason a leper's plight was so completely devastating. Leprosy was one of the most dreaded afflictions encountered by our Old Testament counterparts. Today's passage from Leviticus (13:1-2, 44-46) tells us that isolation was the indisputable remedy for the disease. Though being plucked away from ones life and loved ones did nothing for the leper, isolating him or her from others protected the community from the same fate. The people felt no sympathy for lepers because they considered sin to be the cause of their disease. They believed that those afflicted were simply living out the consequences of evildoing on the parts of their parents or themselves. Centuries later, Jesus' contemporaries treated lepers with equal contempt. In today's gospel (Mark 1:40-45), Mark tells us of a leper who ignored the law's mandates to remain isolated and who boldly approached Jesus. This man had lost everything and he had nothing more to lose. Jesus welcomed the poor man in spite of the sores which betrayed his disease. Then, somehow through his ravaged skin, this leper felt the warmth of Jesus' love. Somehow, in spite of the hatred and disdain in the eyes of his neighbors, this man saw acceptance in Jesus' eyes. Somehow, this leper found the courage to kneel before his Lord. Moved with compassion for this suffering soul, Jesus cured him with a single touch.
I think each of us can recall moments when we've felt the misery of the lepers chronicled by Leviticus and Mark. Painful circumstances chip away at our spirits. They wound us both psychologically and physically. Sometimes, they isolate us from those whom we need most. Fortunately for us all, Jesus recognizes our pain. Jesus separates the appearances of things from the reality of our suffering and Jesus heals us. Though our recoveries may not be as visually dramatic as that of the leper, we do recover.
The desert communities I observed in Israel will continue to flourish because of their unlikely liaisons. Those involved have set aside their religious, political and cultural differences in order to dwell with one another on common ground. Today and every day, you and I are invited to do the same. Though each of us has a bit of that loathsome leper within us, we also carry a bit of Jesus everywhere we go. Like the leper who couldn't keep his healing a secret, we share our good news with those whom we meet along the way. Through one act of kindness after another, we bring life to the deserts of suffering which afflict us all.
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For some people, silence is a weapon. For Mallory "Mouse" Dodge, it's a shield. Growing up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it's been four years since her nightmare ended, she's beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime.
Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at public high school. But of all the terrifying and exhilarating scenarios she's imagined, there's one she never dreamed of—that she'd run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn't seen since childhood, on her very first day.
It doesn't take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more it becomes apparent that she's not the only one grappling with the lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider's life spiral out of control, Mallory faces a choice between staying silent and speaking out—for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard.
I went into this book with huge expectations because when a book has Jennifer L. Armentrout name on it, it can't be anything less than incredible. I thought I would like this book, but I didn't. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED it! This book is everything you can ask from a young adult contemporary. From characters that feel so unbelievably real to flawless words used to bring them to life and to paint such a heartbreaking image of the harsh reality we live in, this book has it all.
Once there was a girl who was too afraid to speak for herself and for others and for what she stood for. Her name was Mallory. The Problem with Forever is her story, Rider's story, the story of every child in foster care.
These were the kinds of things a lot of people never had to worry about, but I did- we did- because we know that having walls and a roof over your head didn't equal safety.
This is why I must take a moment and tell you right now that if you're looking for a nice, cutesy romance, this is not what you'll get with this book because Armentrout doesn't sugarcoat anything. Instead, you'll get so much more. You'll get a stunning story about moving on and accepting the past, about reconnecting with old friends and learning to trust new ones and about the wonder that is first love.
When Mallory Dodge is unexpectedly met with a second chance at life after a tragic night, she is thrust into a world full of new possibilities, a world where she doesn't have to worry about going to bed hungry and the most important of all, a world where she is cared about and loved. She has been out of the System for four years now, but she's still dealing with the aftermath of a decade spent in an abusing environment. The process of healing is slow, but it's there. With the help of her adoptive family and her therapist, she feels that she is finally ready to give public school a try.
She expects to encounter some sort of difficulties, like having to strike up a conversation with a fellow classmate or giving a speech in front of a whole class, but what she doesn't expect is to see Rider again, her friend and protector back in the days when she used to hide in a closet because the monsters where real and they were living under the same roof as her. From there on, we get to see Mallory embark on a self-discovery journey, learning to accept her past and herself.
This speech wasn't forever. Being embarrassed was not forever. None of this was forever. But trying was. Living was.
I loved seeing her grow and come to terms with who she is, I loved seeing her struggles because that meant she was trying and I freaking loved her relationship with Rider. It was such a bittersweet experience seeing them reconnecting with each other and acknowledging the fact that they have both changed so much and yet so many of their feelings toward each other have remained the same. We got to see Rider through Mallory's eyes, first as a friend and then as something more and every step that took them closer to finally moving on and letting the past be the past made my heart burst with joy.
This book is very character driven, as a lot of contemporary novels are, and I assure you that you will love every single one of them to pieces. Even Paige (you'll just have to go and read the book if you want to figure out what I'm talking about).
Mallory is a sweet character, caring and gentle despite everything she went through as a child. She has anxiety as a result of past traumas and although I'm not dealing with anything similar and I wouldn't know from experience, I think the author has done a fantastic job portraying it. Also, another aspect that JLA nailed were relationships between children and parents and family dynamics in general. Mallory's adoptive parents were very realistic and even though sometimes questionable, I could understand on some levels their overprotective attitude toward their daughter.
It was nice seeing some diversity in nationality as well. Which brings me to the Lunas, whom I absolutely loved. I could tell from the beginning I would like both Hector and Jayden, Rider's foster brothers. They were a really sweet, funny addition to the cast of characters and even though granny Luna made rare appearances, I could tell she was a loving woman who cared deeply about her grandsons and Rider.
I left Rider last, because I knew he would be the hardest to talk about. His situation is, to put it simple, heartbreaking. He's not the bad boy we usually see in Armentrout novels. He is just a broken boy, trying to piece himself back together not only for himself, but also for the people he loves. We never really see him overcome his guilt, but all I can do is hope that he will in the end. He was also very sweet, corny, loyal, selfless, funny and charming. Simply, everything you could ask for.
JLA tells the story from Mallory's perspective and she does it in such lovely manner. She puts a lot of emotion in her words and if they haven't managed to move you deeply, to make you feel powerless and connect with the characters' pain, then I don't know what else will. The book is full of inspiring quotes and I could make a full list with them but I've already made this review way to long, so I'll limit myself to this one:
Forever was the fire-breathing dragon inside me that had shed the fear like a snake shedding skin. Forever was simply a promise of more.
Forever was a work in progress.
And I couldn't wait for forever.
Never, but never, did a contemporary novel manage to surprise me with such a twist. It was so unexpected and painful, but it also brought to attention a problem we need to be aware of. I won't go into further detail because I don't want to spoil anything, but clearly the author is just as good as writing contemporary as she is paranormal. Maybe even better. I will admit that there was a certain point where I felt the plot dragged a little bit and it didn't manage to completely suck me in, but I think this was more my problem than the book.
I could go on and on about how much I loved The Problem with Forever, but I think I've already bored you to death (that is, if you are still here) and really I don't think a review will fully grasp all the emotions this book makes you feel. So I'll guess you'll have to read it and find out for yourself. You're in for quite a thought-provoking read, with a swoony romance, great friendships and a lesson about why your voice is important.
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"Me" Intelligence
May 28, 2012 • Category: Proverbs
Today's scripture: Proverbs 18:9-16 (NRSV) (The Message) (KJV) What might God be saying to me?
My thoughts (David Zier):
As I read this group of proverbs, the contrasts that are presented in each verse seemed very intriguing to me, especially how they are translated in various versions of the Bible. Jump between a contemporary version, the NRSV, King James, and NIV, and the flavor of the contrast is presented more starkly in some versions over others.
The Good News translation of verse 15 is a simplified statement, "Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn." The NRSV places a contrast here, "the intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge." I love this contrast because it reminds me how I can sometimes place too much emphasis on what I have learned or acquired in my life. Just because I have many degrees, or I have taken many classes in a variety of areas, certainly means I have acquired much knowledge over my lifetime. But this proverb reminds me that it is not about what I have acquired, but what wisdom I seek and what do I learn and live by. We are taught in society to get well educated and get into a good profession, and all will be set well for our lives, career, and financial security. Times are changing, and that may not be such a guarantee like when I went to college.
This reminds me of the book Falling Upward by Richard Rohr. He describes that in the first half of life, which varies from person to person in events and years, we care about our careers, courtship, finding a mate, establishing ourselves, financial security, climbing the corporate ladder, etc. I guess one could call that ego-centric. In the second half, after falling down many times over the course of life (being fired, illnesses, broken relationships, etc.), the joy of life is about getting back up, learning from what life throws at us, and being more about opening ourselves up and understanding "me" a lot better; getting beyond the more personal concerns for material things and getting to a place of a more spiritual nature. Truly seeking God and understanding self is a big part of the second half. Verse 15 is a good summary of the book. (This is not the movie version, so you still need to read it!)
As I have read about many ancient Christians in seminary and in my monastery classes, the saints, and followers of Christ over 2000 years, male and female, all seem to get to a place where seeking knowledge, learning about self, and integrating that self with God and Christ's call in life takes precedence. I know we all have a different take when we read the proverbs. But Proverbs 19:15 carries with it a lot of history of wise Christians and their experience and knowledge. Don't waste a day longer. Dig down deep, pray, and seek knowledge; about who you really are.
Thought for the day: Am I willing to do the hard work of looking inward and understanding myself better; daring to understand God better. After all, God wove me together. Do I seek knowledge?
We encourage you to include a time of prayer with this reading. If you need a place to get started, consider the suggestions on the How to Pray page.


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This article was originally published in the 2015 Langara Journalism Review.
The wind carried the smell of death. Bodies lined sidewalks of the Filipino city of Tacloban and filled the beds of cargo trucks while others, still trapped under the rubble, awaited recovery.
"It's the worst smell in the world, partly because you know what it is. It is powerful; it sucks the breath out of your lungs. It hits you in the face, it's sharp, it's pungent, it's sour, it's gag inducing. If it had colours it would be yellow and green. It was horrendous and it was everywhere," says CBC National Radio reporter Curt Petrovich of the unforgettable odour.
Petrovich, along with colleagues Chris Brown and Chris Corday, were among the first foreign journalists to arrive in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan ripped through the island nation in November, 2013, claiming 6,268 lives. The storm came with record-breaking winds up to 315 kilometres per hour and destroyed up to 90 per cent of the homes in some areas.
Today, just as the Filipino people continue to rebuild their communities and industries with the help of international aid, Petrovich is working with his doctors to recover from the personal toll the storm took on him—a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. The tragedy of Haiyan damaged him so badly that he could not rebuild himself alone.
PTSD is not a disorder but an injury that should be rebranded, according to Dr. Frank Ochberg, a pioneer in the study of PTSD and founder of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, now at Columbia University. Ochberg compares traumatic experiences to standing beside a lightning strike.
"You're not actually struck by the lightning, but you're close enough so that the electrical field of your heart is damaged and you go into ventricular fibrillation, and you die."
If trauma is a lightning strike, Petrovich has stood in the middle of more than one electrical storm. Whether the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan was the sole cause of his PTSD or just the trigger, no one will ever know. (Petrovich covered the Littleton Colorado shooting, Winnipeg's Red River Flood of 1997, refugee camps in Africa, the deadly mudslide in northern Washington and the aftermath of the Japan's 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.)
Ochberg's research shows that repeated or consistent exposure to tragedy and stress can have a cumulative effect leading to depression, PTSD and other physiological changes in the brain.
Petrovich returned to work shortly after his Philippines assignment but found it increasingly difficult to concentrate. He went on to cover the landslide in Oso, Washington that killed 43 people in March 2014. By May, he was having nightmares. He wasn't sleeping well and was experiencing mood swings. At the behest of his wife, he started to see a psychologist who was the first to suggest the issues might stem from PTSD.
"I thought, wait a second. I'm not a soldier, I'm not a cop," Petrovich recalls. "If anything, I find it difficult to talk about because I haven't been in a war. I have colleagues who have probably been through much worse than I have. I was with two people who seem to be fine."
Many journalists don't realize they are susceptible to PTSD, says Ochberg. "It's not just about going to war. It has to do with things that happen in everyday life. It is a mistake to think it is only the military. It's mainly non-military."
While accepting the Jack Webster Award for best radio reporting in October 2014, Petrovich recalled the desperation of typhoon victims as they begged for food and water, neither of which he had enough to give away. He spoke to the crowd of journalists at the annual B.C. journalism awards show, recalling how helpless he felt in the face of so much despair, hinting subtly at his own injury.
Describing his symptoms now, Petrovich says he suffers from nightmares, insomnia, mood swings and an inability to focus. A father of two children aged eight and nine, he became aware of his changing personality when his family pointed out that he simply wasn't himself. They missed their "old daddy."
Ochberg says a traumatic event can be too much for the brain to handle so, in a way, it shorts out. "Something real happened and it was terrifying."
While PTSD presents itself differently in every individual, he describes three distinct symptoms.
"Your memory has been changed and it comes at you like an epileptic attack, it knocks your socks off. It's extreme, it's unwanted and it can feel like it's happening to you in the present tense."
The second part is just the opposite. You're numb, you're avoidant. You have less than a full range of human feelings. It's emotional anesthesia; you're just not there."
The third symptom is another extreme altogether. Ochberg compares it to having a fire alarm in the body that won't turn off. "You're so much on guard, all of your fear and arousal and alertness switches have been thrown and you can't turn them off."
One of the many images that still sticks with Petrovich is that of a small, blue coffin on the edge of the road in Tacloban. It sat on a sawhorse, its luster juxtaposed against the surrounding detritus. "As I walked towards it, my foot slipped on something. I looked down and before I could even say anything, the fixer I was with said 'don't worry, don't worry, it's just a dog.' I knew it wasn't a dog. It had to have been human."
Petrovich can tell other, similar stories from the trenches but he has shared little of his experience with his co-workers. "Journalists don't talk about PTSD or mental health. They worry it will affect their assignments or their reputation. I was told when it occurred to me that I might have PTSD, don't talk about it, because people might start to associate you with somebody who's not well, who's not up to the job."
Despite a six-month absence from the newsroom last year, Petrovich hasn't shared his story with many co-workers, save for those who have reached out to him first.
Veteran CBC reporter Terry Donnelly made a point of calling Petrovich at home to check in with his old friend. The two go back about 10 years, to when Petrovich moved to Vancouver. Donnelly says he has a great amount of admiration for Petrovich. "He's one of the best that I've ever come across. He's a massively important storyteller."
This sentiment is evidenced by his winning of the 1999 Michener Award, presented to him by then-governor general Adrienne Clarkson. (From 1997 to 1999 Petrovich worked on uncovering and detailing how the Conservative party of Manitoba fixed the 1995 elections in a massive vote-splitting scheme. His reporting resulted in an official inquiry and the party has not won an election in Manitoba since the story broke.)
Donnelly recalls that the first time newsrooms considered the impact of secondary trauma on reporters' mental health was during the Robert Pickton trial in New Westminster, B.C. in 2006. (Pickton was eventually convicted of murdering and dismembering women at his Coquitlam pig farm.)
"Before that it wasn't even thought of. CBC especially, reached out to its reporters because of what they had to sit through every day."
Historically, journalists have been left alone with their thoughts," Donnelly says. He also points out that Petrovich is not a coward. "Every journalist should be as brave as Curt."
Ochberg notes that, "It has nothing to do with cowardice. It happens to the bravest people."
While his colleagues describe him as courageous, Petrovich feels he is an empathetic reporter who cares deeply about the people in his stories. "I can put myself in their shoes and appreciate what they're going through," he says. "It doesn't make me weaker."
Such empathy may actually contribute to the trauma, according to Canadian researcher Anthony Feinstein. "When sympathy for the survivors merges into personal identification with them, the resultant image assumes a different emotional valence, becoming even more moving, disturbing, and, thus, unforgettable," Feinstein writes in his book, Journalists Under Fire: The Psychological Hazards of Covering War.
He has also done research on the effect of traumatic images on journalists. His 2014 study concluded that just looking at images of trauma was enough to cause PTSD. The study was based on responses from 144 journalists who had to deal with graphic material, such as photos, videos and other media submitted to the newsroom. It concluded that journalists who were frequently exposed to violent or disturbing content were more likely to exhibit depression, PTSD, anxiety and alcohol consumption.
Many Canadian media organizations are doing a good job supporting their staff, according to Feinstein, who has consulted for CNN, CBC, The Globe and Mail and The Canadian Press. He says news organizations need to provide not only hostile-environment training —as has become standard practice in many newsrooms—but also educate their reporters about the psychological risks associated with experiencing or witnessing trauma.
Petrovich, still not fully recovered, is again on leave as of this writing. He was working two days a week out of the CBC Vancouver newsroom until mid-February. Doctor's orders stated that working part-time was an essential part of his recovery plan. At some point, as Petrovich understands it, some of his colleagues felt that his arrangement was unfair, and that they would "like to trade places with him."
He expresses hope that he can be back at work by early summer, but adds there's no way of knowing if that will be possible. It is difficult if not impossible to predict when PTSD is "cured".
Days after Petrovich left the newsroom for a second time, former senator Roméo Dallaire was interviewed on CBC's The Early Edition. Dallaire suffered with PTSD and alcoholism after returning from the 1994 United Nations peacekeeping mission in Rwanda, where he witnessed a violent genocide. "I am also injured," Dallaire told host Rick Cluff, going on to describe how being at work helps him cope even now, after 16 years of living with PTSD. "When you're busy and working hard, it hurts less."
Petrovich says leaving his job for the second time has only hardened his resolve. "If anything, I'm working harder now to get better."


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"Lemon prices increase every two days, especially for what concerns the organic produce," explains Daniele Di Mauro, operator at the Cesena wholesale market and exporter of Sicilian lemons.
"The 'Bianchetto' season is almost over, then it will be time for 'Verdello', though it is mostly destined to the processing industry as it is harder and has less juice. As the Italian season is coming to an end, prices are increasing. I also believe large groups are making big purchases to have stock available, and of course this contributes to the higher prices."
Italian lemons will be available for another 15 days, then we will have to wait for October. Argentinian and Spanish produce can already be found on the market, but the quality is just not the same. "Only one Spanish variety has good organoleptic qualities and a good appearance, while the Argentinian fruit is rather disappointing."
Argentinian lemons are currently sold at €2/kg, while the Italian ones are more expensive. Biachetto and Verdello have a shorter shelf-life than Primofiore.
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May of 1944 was the last "quiet" month before a decisive strike against Atlantic Wall was made. Thousands of Allied bombers taking part in night and operations softened the ground before the major onslaught. Two Polish Fighter Wings (131 and 133) were ready for immediate action.
I commanded the 133 Wing, which was based on an Advanced Landing Ground at Coolham, near Horsham, 50 miles north of Southampton. Every day we took part in long range flights, escorting American Flying Fortresses and Liberators on their missions to attack strategic targets deep in the heart of the Third Reich.
It was a memorable day in May when, from the early morning hours we were receiving a number of conflicting orders from the Headquarters. Something was not quite right. Our ground crews were working hard alternatively mounting long range tanks or the 500lb bombs. To make things worse, after two weeks of typical hot African weather, the sky was invaded by dark, low clouds. The changing weather was one reason why conflicting orders were being issued.
Finally, at 8am, a messenger brought us the final order, which was the "D" form. Although in appearance it resembled a roll of toilet paper the "D" form contained secret information pertinent to the ensuing operation. I set the briefing time for 8:30 a.m. in the Operations Room, which in reality was a large tent suspended between tow heavy lorries. Pilots from the 306, 315 and 129 squadrons filled the room. I looked at them from a raised platform and saw a group of young, suntanned, determined faces, whose excited eyes, directed towards me, were anxious to know where we were going and what was our target. My briefing was naturally conducted in English, because our Wing consisted of two Polish and one British squadron and because in the air we had to communicate in English.
Addressing the squadrons I told them – "Our objective is as follows: We are assigned to escort the middle box of the Fortress on their way back from Hamburg – our target for today. We will rendezvous with the Fortresses over Hamburg at 12.00 hrs. When over enemy territory I will order the Wing to form the battle formation, i.e. each squadron with three sections of four aircraft, and on meeting with the Fortresses we will position ourselves on the right side of the box. Strict radio silence, until over enemy territory, shall be observed. I will lead the 306 Squadron, close target, at an altitude of 30,000 feet. Above us will be 129 Squadron as middle over and above them, 315 as top cover. From Coolham to Hamburg our route will be Coolham-Dover-Hague-Hamburg. All section leaders will receive maps with calculated courses and times. From the Hague, at an altitude of 30,000 feet, we will face quite a strong headwind. At present the cloud ceiling is 600 feet with layers of clouds ending at 24,000 feet. We will climb, each squadron in tight formation, until we are through the clouds, at the speed of 220 mph. We will enter the cloud layer simultaneously, line abreast, with each squadron one mile apart from the other. When we break through clouds over the English Channel we will set course for The Hague. Take off time 10.10 hrs. Please synchronize your watches. We will take off in the following: 315 – top cover squadron; 129 – middle cover; and 306 – the lead squadron.
Any questions?" There were questions, only silence. Everybody, a little nervous, begun talking at once while collecting maps and route information from Intelligence Officers and then proceeded by car or foot to their respective dispersal areas.
All around the airfield engines could be heard, either still idling quietly or emitting a mighty roar of the maximum rpm. Soon the noise became unbearable and the nearby wood reflected their echo into surrounding countryside. The Mustangs, with the underslung long range fuel tanks, begun rolling towards the starting location on the steel-net runway. Each squadron was on the runway in the take off position before the signal was given.
Suddenly, a green rocket was fired and the first squadron took off, then second and finally, the 306. Before I completed the first turn over the airfield, I had the whole formation in place. As we approached the clouds I set the course east and saw all the aircraft flying in their respective formations, each of them in their proper place. We entered clouds and it was quite dark. We continued to climb, still wrapped in by a thick, nerve ending cloud. The altimeter indicator was moving steadily, showing our progress upward. From the corners of my eyes I could see my wingmen. We were experiencing a little turbulence but the heavily loaded Mustangs took it in their strides. The flight was quite tranquil; there was no surprises. As we gained altitude there was more light and the surroundings seemed more pleasant; pilots liked that much better and they felt much happier.
Suddenly the Mustang's body shuddered. Not to worry, we just went through 21,000 feet and the second supercharger kicked in increasing the engine's power. In our ears we could hear the difference – the pleasant, more rhythmic sound of the classic engine. It was getting very light and sunrays began to penetrate the clouds. Outside cockpit was quite wet. Radio silence continued to be strictly maintained. I realized that all pilots were under tremendous stress but nobody interrupted the radio silence.
On everybody's mind was the thought that somewhere close by there were two other squadrons trying to break through the cloud cover at the same time. Any deviation from the set course could end in a disaster – air collisions have been known to happen during flying on instrument. Nothing was heard from the Ground Control, nothing interrupted the deadly silence, except the regular hum of the engine.
We had reached 24,000 feet. It was very light and yet we were not through the clouds. I knew everybody was very impatient, for we had reached the estimated altitude. However, our pilots were very skilled in formation flying and would not dream of breaking formation while still in clouds.
Suddenly, at 25,000 feet, I seemed to have jumped out from the cloud, as though from a catapult, and immediately began to look around for the rest of the formation. Like black beetles, Mustangs were popping out from the clouds below. The two other squadrons, still in parade formation, appeared on my left and my right, respectively. I checked my watch – we were on time. I set the course for The Hague holding a map in my lap, knowing that it would come in useful, but then I realized that the cloud cover extended all the way to the target and the dead-reckoning navigation as out of the question. I put the map away and concentrated only on holding the calculated course setting and on the time checkpoints.
We were flying at an altitude of 28,000 feet. I would have preferred to fly higher because, from experience, I had a lot of respect for the German ack-ack. Besides, higher would be best altitude for our Mustangs. In a flight over the unending cloud cover the rhythmic sound of engine and the monotonous panorama created boredom. There were no landmarks for one's eyes to observe, nothing but an expansion of a great white ocean below and the blue sky above. Time passed so slowly, although our true airspeed was steady. Every few seconds I glanced at my watch to check whether it was time to change the course. We were still a long way from the target. Four minutes more and I set course for Hamburg a 109 degrees. Since nothing was happening around us I chose not to announce changing of the course on the radio, but simply made a gentle turn to the right and proceeded along the new course. The sun was now above and a little to our right. The middle cover (129) and the top cover (315) squadrons, after changing their respective formations, took their new positions on my left, in two echelons, all the way to 30,000 feet.
As soon as we had completed our manoeuvre we were greeted by the German artillery fire (88 mm cannons), black smoke puffs exploding below at about 25-26,000 feet. Soon the salvos became more frequent, more accurate, approaching our formation at the correct altitude and perhaps a little above and in front of us. I began gentle manoeuvres changing our speeds and altitudes.
"More gas everybody", I announced over the radio. After a few isolated salvos behind us we were out of their range. In the sky above us there was no sign of the German Luftwaffe. Our Ground Control was completely silent. By this time we might be already out of their range.
Steadily we were approaching German territory, not far from the Ruhr region, which meant concentrated antiaircraft defence. I surveyed the sky for signs of the German fighters. I was positive that the they would not let us through easy. Suddenly, radio silence was broken. "Hello Oxo Leader, Carmen one eight – a formation of bogey (unidentified) aircraft at 3 o'clock below!" I looked over and indeed I saw over 30 black spots rapidl gaining altitude. "Oxo Leader speaking. They are probably ours since they are flying on the same course as we are. Keep them under observation". The bogey aircraft did not try to close their distance between us but continued flying on their own course. They were probably ours, flying towards the target with possibly the same assignment as ours. For some time we were flying in parallel. Suddenly I saw black smoke puffs as several accurate artillery salvos were being fired at the bogey aircraft below us. At once the whole formation scattered all over the sky. I could not tell whether any of the aircraft had been hit though after few seconds I could no longer see any aircraft below us at all. In order to avoid the German ack-ack I made a slight turn to left, changing course by 4 degrees, from 109 to 105 degrees.
After a few minutes there was a concerned reaction on the radio waves. It was Dziubek (S/Ldr Horbaczewski) Squadron commander of the 315 Squadron, enquiring: "Hello Oxo Leader, Rainbow 14 speaking. Is your compass OK.? What is your course?"
"Hello Rainbow 14, Oxo Leader speaking. Course 105 degrees, my compass is OK!" But Dziubek was not convinced.
"Hello Oxo Leader. Why are changing course?"
"Hello Raibow 14. Don't worry".
Actually Dziubek was right to worry and to question my decision because, if we did not keep the original course, which was calculated taking into consideration the speed and the wind direction, where the heck would we end? An I had absolutely no reason to change the course in the first place, especially that without seeing the ground there was no way to confirm our position, nor did I have any additional information from our Operations Room, which continued to remain silent.
At 11.30 hours I changed the course again by five degrees to the bearing of 100 degrees. This time my decision was too much for the Squadron Commander of the British 129 Squadron, S/Ldr Haw. "Hello Oxo Leader – Bad Hat 14 speaking. What is happening? Why have you changed the bearing again? We will miss our target!" With a noncommittal reply I managed to pacify Haw and although it was quiet again I could only imagine how worried everybody must be, listening to this conversation and thinking thus: "We were still half an hour away from the target and our Wing Commander is leading us into an unknown territory. With a considerable distance away from Hamburg, any small deviation from the course could have tragic consequences. Where the heck is he going?"
As for myself I was convinced that the new bearing selected by me was the correct one. So I thought, "Let them worry a bit, they still have to follow me! There must be strict discipline in the air! Without team work we cannot expect positive results! After all, I am responsible for executing the task assigned to me by my Command." In spite of my defiant thoughts, I was still sweating it out, thinking perhaps they had been right and that I might have been wrong. After all, I was responsible for the 36 aircraft and the 36 human beings – my experienced and brave pilots. I agonized with my negative thoughts, but I stuck to my last bearing. There was not much time left, for we were only 10 minutes away from the designated target. What if I made a mistake? What if we were already over the North Sea flying towards Denmark instead? I did not want to believe that.
At 11.54 hours – there were only six minutes left. I had to control my nervous tension! After a while, however, on the horizon ahead, I spotted some aircraft sparkling in the blue sky, but then they disappeared in the cloud cover. With confidence I did not feel I decided to break the heavy silence.
"Oxo Leader speaking – everybody look out – observe the horizon. The target is in front of us. In three minutes we will be at the randezvous region." In the meantime, I had been straining my eyes, scanning the sky for any sign of American Fortresses and Liberators which would fly in a "box" consisting of three columns of 250 aircraft each. Surely we couldn't possibly miss such a "tiny" formation unless, due to my decision to "adjust" the course, we might have passed Hamburg some 70 to 100 miles to the left?" Nevertheless, I continued to strain my eyes even harder. Finally, in front of me, on the horizon, I saw some black spots. I carefully checked whether, by chance, these were not small oil drops on my windscreen. But no, I was not mistaken.
"Hello Carmen, Rainbow and Bad Hat aircraft. A large formation of planes straight ahead." But as we flew closer, the mirage dissolved, like a soap bubble. There were no planes, but a heavy concentration of black smoke puffs from the German anti-aircraft salvos. I was really getting nervous. I looked at my watch, it was exactly 12.00 hours – the time of the randezvous. They had to be somewhere there otherwise why the anti-aircraft gunfire? By that time they must have completed their bombing run over the target, and should be on their way back! As yet I could see nothing. Where were they?
Once more I "hit" the radio. "Oxo here. Look out for the Fortresses formation. They have to be in front of us! Scan the skies carefully." We flew straight through artillery barrage and they let us have it! I saw black smoke exploding all around us – above, below, on the left and on the right. I was getting very hot! Then I yelled in the microphone again (although my mouth was full of saliva, and my message probably came out like confused bubbling), "Oxo here. Everybody make 45 degree right turn, the Fortresses are to our right at 14.00 hours. Watch out for German fighters in the sun! OK boys?"
They were executing a right turn in a wide arc – that great mass of silver, four-engine giants, looked very imposing. It was when the sunrays reflected on their silver bodies that I spotted them first. Right away I felt 10 years younger. A few Messerschmidts or Focke-Wulfs would made our day. Unfortunately, the whole sky was full of our own fighters. We then began the process of taking over from the fighter squadron, which escorted the bombers to the target. The task was completed, so they started back, on the way to their respective bases. Their job might have included additional tasks and if the weather on their operational altitude was good, they would fly high, possibly looking out for some air encounters with the enemy. Other times they would sweep down to the ground level and attack targets of opportunity such as enemy airfields, railway yards, military columns or factories. Hopefully they would return home safe and sound.
In the meantime, we had began to take our proper positions, approaching the "box" very carefully, for we did not want to be shot at by nervous American air gunners. Any single aircraft, friendly or otherwise, approaching them from the rear, was immediately fired upon.
"Oxo Leader here – Carmen, Rainbow and Bad Hat – take your assigned position in relation to the Fortresses and Liberators." Each squadron took their respective position on the right side of and above the column, echelon starboard to the rear. From their gun turrets American air gunners were greeting us with "thumbs up" signs. We could see their faces peering at our Mustangs with looks bordering on worship. They certainly appreciated us! By that time I was not worrying about navigation, letting the bombers' Commander take care of the detail. Our job was to protect the bomber group from the German fighters' attacks. I scanned the skies for any sign of their presence, hoping for an opportunity to shoot one or more down. However, all was well, there was no sign of any Luftwaffe aircraft.
In the meantime the bomber formation, probably to avoid some known anti-aircraft nests, made some course adjustments. I checked my watch and was surprised how quickly the time had passed. Naturally, when there are now worries time passes quickly. Since the return route had a slightly different bearing we were probably over France already. And since the Germans did not do it over their own territory it was unlikely that we would be attacked by German fighters over France, although one could never tell. Sometimes they were known to surprise us over our own coastline.
The group began its descent so we had to be over the English Channel. I checked my watch again. We would be landing in an about half an hour. As soon as they entered the cloud cover again all the fighter groups disengaged.
"Attention! Oxo Leader here. All aircraft make a left turn and each squadron re-form into parade formation." We began to form tight formations before re-entering the clouds. "Hello! Oxo Leader here. Begin descent through the cloud cover, with one mile spacing between each squadron." In a minute we were enveloped by thick white clouds. I decided to give it more gas, since I had had enough of the sitting around and of that strange, somewhat confusing flight. I felt my nerves relaxing though by that time I felt very tired. I was anxious to be safe on the ground.
I saw buildings through a break in the clouds, dived through it and then in a low flight approached our airfield. "Prepare for landing." Everybody knew what to do. My Mustang landed hard on the steel net and continued to roll to the end of the runway. We were back!
Passing the dispersal tent I heard Dziubek's voice grumbling: "How the hell did he find the target? That I don't understand! Let's go to the de-briefing, maybe we will learn something!" The Operations Room was full of noise. Almost everybody was there. Immediately I assaulted our Intelligence Officers with questions, but they would not let me speak. Everyone was talking at the same time. Finally, I silenced them, so that I could address the Intelligence Officer.
"Why don't you tell me where I would end had I stuck to the course that you gave me? Go on – tell me! Why don't you re-calculate?"
"But let me explain old man…."
"Don't say anything! Just re-calculate!"
With reluctance the Intelligence Officer began re-calculate our original course. Something certainly did not fit! "Sometimes following the tip of one's nose is better than badly calculated course" said F/Lt Potocki, illustrating statement by pointing to his own outsize schnozzle. S/Ldr Haw, the Englishman, addressed me: "I really don't understand anything about this flight! What do you say to that!"
"I don't really understand it mayslef, what made me adjust the designated course the way I did" I replied. "I have re-calculated the course!" interrupted F/O Przymienski, the Intelligence Officer. We looked at the map. "Just as I thought! If I stuck to the course we would have drifted towards Magdeburg."
"May I explain something?" asked F/O Przymienski.
"Please do!"
"When you were approaching The Hague I received a new metrological forecast. It turned out that the wind at your altitude had suddenly changed by 90 degrees and the original course was calculated with the headwind." We all looked at one another. I felt that Haw and Dziubek had forgiven me.
"Having the latest information, and realizing the seriousness of the situation, we calculated the new course. Then we called Operations Room to give you new data. Unfortunately, you were already out of range. Could you hear anything?" asked F/O Przymienski.


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Changes schedules to Clause 52.03 (Specific Sites and Exclusions) and Clause 81.01 (Table of Documents Incorporated in this Scheme) to include Incorporated Document titled "Ballarat & Queens Anglican Grammar School Foundation Ltd, Lot 2 (PS622085) Gillies Road, Mount Rowan 9 April 2013"
Approval of Amendment by the Minister for Planning
The Minister for Planning has now approved Amendment C169 to the Ballarat Planning Scheme.
The Amendment amends the Schedule to Clause 52.03 to provide site specific use and development of an education facility and amends the Schedule to Clause 81.01 to introduce 'Ballarat and Queen's Anglican Grammar School Foundation Ltd, Lot 2 (PS622085) Gillies Road, Mount Rowan, 9 April 2013' as an incorporated document.
The incorporated plan is available here:
A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure website at
and free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Ballarat City Council, Town Hall, 225 Sturt Street, Ballarat.
Request to the Minister for Planning
After considering submissions received during the informal consultation period to the above amendment, Council resolved at its meeting on 10 April, 2013 to refer the amendment to the Minister for Planning.
Council has requested that the Minister for Planning authorise, prepare and approve Amendment C169 to the Ballarat Planning Scheme under the provisions of section 20(4) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
The following documents have now been lodged with the Minister for Planning:
What has happened
Council received an application from Ballarat Grammar to establish an educational facility at its property located at Lot 2 Gillies Road, Mount Rowan.
Council considered this matter at its meeting on 26th September, 2012 and resolved to:
1. Acknowledge the request from Ballarat Grammar School to allow the use of 'Education' to become a permit required use at the Ballarat Grammar, Mount Rowan Campus (Lot 2 Gillies Road, Mount Rowan).
2. Acknowledge that the Minister for Planning's proposed Reformed Zones recommend to make the use 'Education' a permit required use in the Farming Zone.
3. Require Ballarat Grammar (the applicant) to:
a) Provide Council with a consultation strategy and undertake adequate community consultation to the satisfaction of Council prior to 1 November 2012; and
b) Provide Council with an Incorporated Document setting out Ballarat Grammar's intended site use and development for inclusion in the Schedule to Clause 52.03.
4. That a report be presented to Council following informal consultation to consider endorsement of the Incorporated Plan and if endorsed, Council write to the Minister for Planning requesting the Minister authorise, prepare and approve an amendment to Clause 52.03 of the Ballarat Planning Scheme to list the development of the Ballarat Grammar Mount Rowan Campus (Lot 2 Gillies Road, Mount Rowan) in the Schedule to Clause 52.03, using the provisions of section 20(4) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, if the proposed changes to the Farming Zone are not implemented by 1 November 2012.
The following documents are available for download:


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28 de junho de 2015
The ENHR2015 Conference
Housing and Cities in a time of change: are we focusing on People?
(European Network for Housing Research)
28th June – 1st July
Lisboa - ISCTE
This conference will get together in the same place people from all over the world. We will meet to discuss new and better places to live focused on persons
Plenary Sessions
- Housing and welfare state in a time of change
- Urban regeneration and territorial development - the need for new approaches
How does the territorial approach to urban challenges matter in a time of change?
Urban marketing and competition between cities and regions often hide the decline of both central areas and suburbia, dwarfing severe cases of social, economic and cultural crisis. Our cities are becoming increasingly unbalanced regarding access to housing and services of general interest, commodities, jobs and welfare.
The need for integrated urban policies aimed at regenerating these declining areas, providing growth, houses and jobs, is increasingly consensual. Urban regeneration involving an intervention in time and space to achieve the qualification of both the physical structures, the social fabric, the economic dynamics and the quality of built environment, is encouraged by the European Union specific programs.
Success of urban regeneration is very much dependant of the ability to mobilize hidden resources and address the different dimensions of the urban problems it is meant to tackle.
Giving the concerned populations and other stakeholders a relevant role in the design and implementation of appropriate solutions for each local context, in the framework of a democratic participatory multi-level governance system, is a major factor of success.
But, cities are not isolated. In a time of globalisation, cities and regions are increasingly interdependent and local problems are often determined by factors arising well beyond the cities' boundaries. A territorial development approach, with a strong strategic mind set and innovative methodologies and tools, is necessary to tackle the new challenges our cities are facing and project them into the future.
- Housing market and territory - (new) tools for a better integration
- Social and associative involvement - Social dimension of space
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28th June
ISCTE-IUL (the same venue as the ENHR2015 Conference)
Offers PhD students and early career delegates a supportive environment to present full papers, outline methods or work in progress and receive constructive feedback.
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- http://www.enhr2015.com/index.php/newresearch/4-venue
- http://www.enhr.net/newhousing_researchers_colloquium.php
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Welcome to Florence
Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible, Florence (Firenze) is a place to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine.
Art & Architecture
Few cities are so compact size or so packed with extraordinary art and architecture masterpieces at every turn. The urban fabric of this small city, on the banks of the Arno river in northeastern Tuscany, has hardly changed since the Renaissance and its narrow cobbled streets are a cinematic feast of elegant 15th- and 16th-century palazzi (palaces), medieval candle-lit chapels, fresco-decorated churches, marble basilicas and world-class art museums brimming with paintings and sculptures by Botticcelli, Michelangelo et al. Unsurprisingly, the entire city centre is a Unesco World Heritage site.
Boutique Shopping
Italy's fashion industry was born and bred here. Homegrown designers Guccio Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo opened haute-couture boutiques in Florence in the 1920s and shopping in the Tuscan capital has been stylish ever since. A-lister fashion houses lace Via de' Tornabuoni and a Pandora's box of specialist boutiques selling all manner of beautiful objects parade alongside family-run botteghe (workshops) in a glorious tangle of medieval backstreets. Watch fourth-generation Florentine goldsmiths and shoemakers at work, buy artisan scents evocative of the Florentine countryside and Tuscan sea breeze, and know the tag 'Fiorentina' is one of the finest international labels going.
Food & Wine
Quality produce sourced locally, seasonally and sustainably is the Holy Trinity and Florentines share an enormous pride in their culinary tradition. Their city, surrounded by wine-rich hills, is a gourmet paradise where eating and drinking exceedingly well is mandatory. Be it a traditional bowl of earthy ribollita (bean, bread and veg soup), a tripe panino at a family-run food truck or a blue T-bone steak served in a market trattoria unchanged since 1915, dining in Florence is timeless and memorable. Raw cuisine, fish bistros, craft cocktails and the dazzling creativity of modern young Tuscan chefs add contemporary edge.
La Dolce Vita
Stand on a bridge over the Arno several times in a day and the light and mood changes every time. At sunset hike to Piazzale Michelangelo to be dazzled by a palette embracing every known shade of soft pink, orange, fiery amber. Surprisingly small as it is, Florence looms large on the world's 'must-sees' list – and not just for its unmatched treasure chest of art. Rich in culture, backdropped by history and anchored by family, faith and food, Florentine lifestyle is enviably sweet. Enjoy a go-slow afternoon passeggiata, indulge in an aperitivo at dusk, savour la dolce vita…
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Florence activities
Tuscany 1-Day Sightseeing Tour with Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano
Meet your local guide before heading for the hills on a scenic drive through the Tuscan countryside. Your first stop for the day is gothic Siena, famous for its medieval streets. Choose to join a guided tour through the city(free entry inside the Cathedral is included). Or, alternatively, you're free to marvel the sights of Siena at your own pace, enjoy a drink in an open air cafe and meet the locals. Enjoy a stroll among Chianti vineyards, olive groves and wine cellars before indulging in a traditional Tuscan lunch amongst the Sienese hills where Chianti wine is produced. Surrounded by grapes vines you'll have the opportunity to meet fellow travelers while feasting on local foods including cold meats, salads, pasta and bread. A wine-tasting class will be held during lunch including free samples of wine and olive oil (which are also available for purchase). After lunch you will visit San Gimignano where you can roam the maze of cobbled streets and small squares, grab a gelato and walk between San Gimignano's famous 14 towers. Your final stop is Pisa, where you can take an up-close inspection of The Leaning Tower, view the Cathedral, the Baptistery and monumental Cemetery in Pisa before venturing back to Florence where your full-day tour concludes. Want to skip the long lines at the Leaning Tower of Pisa?Upgrade to the Tour & Leaning Tower of Pisa option and you'll receive pre-booked entrance tickets. Go to the front of the queue at the Leaning Tower of Pisa without having to wait in line and experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to climb the world's most titled tower. Leaning Tower of Pisa has 296 steps over 7 floors. The climb will take approximately 30 minutes. You will arrive in Pisa approx. 6pm and leave 6.50pm. Children aged 8 years and under are not permitted to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Florence to Cinque Terre Hiking Day Trip with Boat Ride
Led by your knowledgeable guide you will trek scenic trails and wander through vineyards and olive groves, over stone walls and along a spectacular coastline. This tour includes coach transportation, rail and boat travel between villages and entry in to Cinque Terre National Park. The Cinque Terre takes its name from the five picturesque fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Each town has a distinct character, but all share alleys, arches and steep stone steps, best explored on foot. An idyllic snapshot of old-world Italy, the villages are surrounded by sunny beaches, narrow lanes lined with shops and stalls, brightly colored fishing boats, seaside promenades and sleepy piazzas. The ancient trails are rough but manageable. Be prepared for the hiking – although the path is open to everyone, remember that the ground can be slippery, uneven, and in places steep and narrow. The charm of the area is that it is natural and unspoilt, so do not expect hand rails or safety rails when steps are steep or when the path is close to the edge.
Tuscany Cooking Class, Market Tour, and Lunch from Florence
Meet your guide in central Florence and take a short walk to Mercato Centrale, a historical food market in the San Lorenzo area, to see where the locals shop. En route, stop by a local bakery for some tastings and to buy fresh bread. Then follow your friendly guide around the market stalls, and meet butchers and farmers selling vegetables from their fields in Tuscany. The market teems with fresh fruit and quality local produce including cheese, cured meat, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and many other Italian specialties. Select some of the finest ingredients to use later in your cooking class, and enjoy samples of some of the food and wine. Hop aboard your minibus and travel to a farmhouse, tucked away in the Tuscan hills, where your cooking class takes place. Don your apron, which you can keep as a souvenir, and help your chef prepare a full Tuscan meal, starting with a selection of appetizers. Learn how to make proper Italian pasta using freshly laid eggs, and discover the secrets behind traditional meat sauces, using ingredients from right outside the door!A pasta dish, pizza and classic bruschetta are all on the menu, so help your chef prepare them with fresh bread, tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil — each produced on site. When the dishes are ready, take a break to eat and enjoy your creations with a glass of the region's full-bodied Chianti wine. Then, head back to the kitchen to prepare traditional Tuscan arista (succulent roast pork) with roast potatoes, seasoned with fresh herbs from the farm. As the pork cooks, prepare a classic tiramisu, layering delicately flavored mascarpone with liquor- and coffee-soaked sponge biscuits, and learn about strong and rich Italian coffee.The highlight of your tour comes next: sitting down to eat your 4-course meal! Savor your main course and desserts along with a carefully selected Tuscan wine while chatting to your chef and fellow lovers about your day of food.Then, return to your minibus and relax on the journey to the start point in Florence where your tour finishes.
Accademia Gallery, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Duomo Walking Tour
Skip the Line: Best of Florence Walking Tour to Accademia Gallery:Start your morning bypassing the line with your skip-the-line ticket, enjoy a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery. Check out Michelangelo's David, a magnificent 17 foot marble masterpiece -- easily the most famous statue in the world! You will also see the Slaves that welcome you to the room where the David is. Set off on a leisurely walking tour around Florence's historic center with your guide. Stop to rub the nose of Florence's piglet statue (Il Porcellino) for luck! Cross the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge offering beautiful views of the Arno River, and stroll through Piazza della Signoria. Head to the Florence Duomo for a tour of this stunning building, officially known as Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore. Learn about the Duomo's history from your guide.Your morning tour ends here and you have two hours of free time for lunch (own expense) before your afternoon tour starts. Skip the Line: Uffizi Gallery Walking Tour:Meet your expert guide outside the world-famous Uffizi Gallery, and bypass the queues with your skip-the-line entrance ticket. As you walk, your guide will entertain you with tales of the artists, architects and wealthy patrons who've contributed to the gallery's collections.Gaze at masterpieces by renowned Italian artists, such as Raffaello, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, and see Botticelli's famous Birth of Venus and Primavera paintings. Da Vinci's The Annunciation and Michelangelo's Doni Tondo paintings are also showcased here, and your guide will help you interpret these complex works of art.Your afternoon tour ends with a walk along the gallery's rooftop terrace to enjoy panoramic views of Florence.
Tuscany Cheese and Wine-Tasting Tour with Lunch from Florence
Leave central Florence, and travel out of the city by air-conditioned 4x4 bus. Soon, the views of Florence's travertine buildings and bustling roads are replaced with the lush green hills of Chianti, the famous wine region nestled in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Your first stop of the day is at a beautiful winery belonging to one of the most prestigious Italian aristocratic families. Here you taste three wines paired with cheese and two olive oils, but first there's a fascinating guided tour of the historic wine cellars and to the olive mill through underground tunnels that pass under the villa, and to the enchanting garden of the villa. Hop back inside your 4x4 minibus and buckle up for an off-road experience, through stretches of Tuscany's ancient woodland and rolling hills, to your next stop: a traditional Tuscan restaurant. Take a seat and treat your taste buds to some of the finest food that Tuscany has to offer; your lunch is sure to be a highlight of the tour! See the Sample Menu below for examples of the dishes. Feeling refreshed, continue with a visit to Greve-in-Chianti, a quintessential Tuscan town with pretty streets and quaint shops. Make the most of some free time to explore, enjoy a coffee (own expense) or simply soak up the unique Italian culture that abounds. Here you will also buy a selection of typical Salumi (cured meats) from one of Italy's most famous butchers which you will enjoy later at the second winery. The rest of your afternoon is spent deep in the Chianti hills at a vineyard that produces Chianti Classico wine. In contrast to the well-established winery visited in the morning, this second winery is smaller and less-known, but it has produced two award-winning varietals. Sample these varietals, and learn how innovation and ancient traditions have combined to make them. Finish with a sweet treat, and then relax on the journey back to Florence where your tour ends.
Florence and Tuscan Hills Vespa Tour with Italian Cuisine Meal
It's not just a cliché; Vespas – the famed Italian scooter romanticized for decades through countless movies, ads and postcards – are truly everywhere in Florence. The city's narrow streets hum with these shiny scooters, confirming that the best way to navigate them is on two wheels! Follow the lead of knowing locals by hopping on one yourself for a small-group tour. Meet your guide in the center of town, collect your helmet and get acquainted with your mode of transport -- an original Vintage PK Vespa (this classic model is no longer in production). After a safety briefing and a few practice sessions to get used to the scooter, you'll be on your way. Following your attentive guide, take a leisurely drive through Florence's backstreets before reaching the sweeping boulevards on the outskirts of town. Stop at the Church of San Miniato al Monte for breathtaking views over Florence and a quick look around inside with your guide. One of the city's true gems, this beautiful Romanesque church contains a fascinating mish-mash of architecture and art from different eras. Your tour continues into the vineyard-studded hills of Tuscany, meandering through leafy villages and poppy-filled fields. If you've chosen to share your scooter with your traveling companion, there'll be plenty of breaks to stop and switch drivers, or to simply stretch your legs while admiring the views. On your way back to town, stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, a popular vantage point for gazing over Florence.The one thing left to do is eat! Before returning your Vespa, sit down with your guide for a relaxing meal on a private terrace. Dishes vary, but will always be typically Tuscan. Expect artistically arranged antipasti like bruschetta with ripe tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, panzanella salad and cold cuts of meat with fennel. It's the perfect ending to a perfect day in Tuscany!


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Originally posted 2/9/2016—revised and updated 2/8/2018
Psalm 22:1–8: This opening line of this psalm of supplication—"My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?—is among the most familiar lines in the Psalms because it is what Jesus spoke in his agony on the cross. [Although he spoke it in his native tongue of Aramaic rather than Hebrew.] Anyone who heard those lines on that fateful day knew the lines that followed spoke of the desperate realization that unlike the sunny optimism of the preceding psalm, God's rescue was not forthcoming:
"Far from my rescue are the words that I roar.
My God, I call out by day and You do not answer,
by night-no stillness for me." (2b, 3)
To be deserted by a silent God was perhaps even greater torment for Jesus than his very real physical pain. Our psalmist goes on to plead with God:
"In You did our fathers trust,
they trusted, and You set them free." (5)
Why would God listen to them but not the pleas of the psalmist? Not only did God listen to his forefathers, he acted on their behalf:
"To You they cried out, and escaped,
in You they trusted and were not put to shame." (6).
The psalmist asks the eternal question we all ask at some point in our lives: You're there for others, God, but why have you abandoned me?
He goes on to theorize that perhaps God's silence is because of his inherent unworthiness which is evident by the mocking disrespect of the men around him:
"But I am a worm and no man,
a disgrace among men, by the people reviled.
All who see me do mock me—
they curl their lips, they shake their head " (7, 8)
In some ways this cry contains even greater pathos that the psalm's first line. It is one thing to be mocked by one's peers but to believe one is unworthy even to be heard by God only compounds the agony. Yet, the world is full of this self-loathing that keeps so many from discovering the comfort and succor that only God through jesus Christ can provide.
And yet… a tiny flame of hope burns, a hope that God will indeed hear his cries:
"Who turns to the Lord, He will set him free.
He will save him, for he delights in him." (9)
This is the hope that we have to believe that despite the agony and the feeling of abandonment, Jesus still felt as he hung on the cross. That God's abandonment was only temporary. It is the same hope that we can call on even in the deepest night of the soul.
Genesis 38: One wonders why the story of Judah's offspring interrupts the flow of the Joseph story. Judah has married the Canaanite woman, Shua, who bears him two sons, Er and Onan. Er marries Tamar but he is "wicked in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord put him to death." (7) Judah asks the younger son Onan to impregnate the widow Tamar, but he only masturbates "so that he would not give offspring to his brother." (9) For this, God puts him to death as well. I think it's crucial to note that Onan died not because he "spilled his seed on the ground" but because he selfishly did not follow Judah's orders to continue the ancestral line. Judah then invites the widowed Tamar to live in his house.
Judah's wife, Shua, dies and following the requisite period of mourning, Judah is on the move. Tamar hears this and stations herself at the city gate. She is veiled, so Judah does not recognize her. Thinking her to be a prostitute, Judah promises to pay with a "kid from the flock," but Tamar insists n a pledge that he will indeed pay for her services: "Your signet and your cord, and the staff that is in your hand." (18) Judah hands these items over to Tamr and has sex with her, resulting in her impregnation.
Judah eventually discovers that the woman he had intercourse with is pregnant is Tamar who "has played the whore" and he demands she be burned. But Tamar cleverly produces the pledge items, making it clear to all that Judah is the father, so he must relent, "and said, "She is more in the right than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah." (26). But he never has sex with her again.
In an eerie replay of Rebekah and her twins Jacob and Esau, Tamar also has twins. In order to ensure the firstborn child has the right of primogeniture, the midwife wraps a red thread around the wrist of the first one to emerge. That hand is withdrawn back into the womb and the second child comes out first.
So why is this story about Judah and Tamar here? Is it more than just a tale of yet more family dysfunction? Somehow I think the story has symbolic parallels to the future history of Israel. Judah marries a Canaanite woman, just as the Israelite generations to come would do. Very little good comes of Judah's marriage, and this story must stand as a warning to the Jews in Babylon about what happens when intermarriage forbidden by God occurs. Moreover, it is something of a morality tale for all of us, as well.
Matthew 13:36–46: Once again, Jesus accedes to the disciple's request to explain a parable. This time it's the one about the wheat and weeds. And again, Jesus is very clear in his explanation: "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one and the enemy who sowed them is the devil" (37-39a). He also makes it clear that the harvest "is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels." (39b) Following the judgement at the end of history, the evildoers "will [be thrown] into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." (42) We will see this acted out big time in Revelation, for whom I believe Jesus' words was a major inspiration for the judgement scene near the end of that apocalyptic book. There can be little question that this verse must have certainly been an inspiration for the lurid paintings of the Last Judgement by Hyronomous Bosch back around 1486 and also Michelangelo's painting of the last judgement behind the altar in the Sistine Chapel.
This is also an uncomfortable parable for us since most of prefer not to think about the possibility of there ever being a last judgement at the end of time. But Jesus is awfully clear here as he explains every detail of this parable. We cannot ignore it. At least there is the wonderful promise, "the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father." (43)
At this point, Jesus focuses on the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven, describing its myriad qualities with a series of with what I think of as a series of "mini-parables employing the similes of "treasure hidden in a field" (44) and "a merchant in search of fine pearls." (45) In both cases the discoverer pays a price to obtain that treasure or those pearls. But he does so happily. As should we. Above all, Jesus is telling us that following him on the journey will be arduous and its rewards are well hidden, but if we seek to understand and follow, the rewards will be far greater than buried treasure and a string of pearls.


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Protein Requirements
November 5, 2013
There is always talk of protein and the need for it in an active population. From gym rats to athletes to the everyday person protein comes up as a required nutrient that is important for muscle growth, energy and health. Often people will look at the progress, or lack of progress they see in their training or diet and assume that it is more protein they need. With all this talk about it, advertising and "bro science" around let's clear some things about protein up.
Protein is a term for a class of nutrients that are made up of amino acids amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins. There are a large number of amino acids, some of which are standard and others which are non-standard, but as humans we are most concerned with 22 standard amino acids, 9 of which are considered to be essential as the human body is unable to produce them. These 9 essential amino acids need to be ingested in order for our bodies to have access to them. When amino acids are connected through chemical processes they form chains of proteins called peptides. Peptides sometimes do things in the body by themselves, but often they will combine with other peptides to form usable proteins for enzymes, structural and contractile proteins.
Protein can also be used for energy. Protein provides 4 calories (16.7 Kilojoules) per gram, fat provides 9 calories (37.7 Kilojoules) and carbohydrate provides 4 calories. As an energy source carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars (think glucose) for our body to use, they are then either used as fuel for a variety of processes, stored as glycogen or stored as fat once the glycogen stores are full. We won't talk about fat here as we all know about that, but protein is different. In a recent study (Bray et al 2012) found that protein did not contribute to increased fat mass in research participants.
Protein requirements are based off of an individual's bodyweight and activity level. The recommendations are as follows:
For athletes or highly active individuals trying to lose body fat while maintaining lean mass – 1.5-2.2g/kg bodyweight (0.68-1g/lb body weight) would be your target.
For athletes or highly active individuals, or you are attempting to lose body fat while maintaining lean mass, then a daily intake of 1.0-1.5g/kg bodyweight (0.45-0.68g/lb body weight) would be appropriate.
For sedentary individuals not looking to change their body composition 0.8g/kg bodyweight (0.36g/lb body weight) and upwards would be appropriate.
For those that are obese, use your lean mass (overall weight after subtracting fat mass, which can be calculated by body fat percentage) or use your goal/target weight to calculate your protein requirements.
It is not hard to get the right amount of protein in your diet without supplementation. One example is the humble peanut butter sandwich. If you use a good whole wheat bread you can easily get in almost 20 grams of protein (5 grams per bread slice and 8 grams per serving of peanut butter). If you like eggs, 1 large egg has 6 grams or protein. Yogurt is a good source. Typically Greek yogurt has around 10 grams per serving. Lean red meats, chicken, fish are of course good sources of protein. For the non-meat and dairy eaters it gets a little more complicated to get in the right amount of protein, but legumes are a great source and so are nuts. Almonds have 20 grams of protein per cup, but there is almost 550 calories in that same serving.
Check out your diet and see what your protein intake is before you decide to buy a supplement. It may not be that you need it, but maybe you need to change your workouts or some other habit.
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Shaq told Ernie Johnson on the TNT set that one thing he didn't like about the world we're "living in now" is that some "unwritten rules are being broken." Shaq pointed out that Brandon Jennings somehow thought it was his place to say Paul Pierce, a surefire Hall of Famer who's retiring, should get a farewell tour (like Kobe Bryant) since Pierce only won a single championship. Shaq's problem? Since "when can a player that doesn't have game talk about a guy who does have game?"
Charles Barkley took the opportunity to give a shout out to Pierce, saying he had "an amazing career" and calling Pierce a "good guy." Barkley also mentioned that Pierce had "probably one of the great nicknames in NBA history" — Pierce was called "The Truth." Shaq, of course, chimed in with "You're welcome." The big fella nicknamed Pierce "The Truth" back in the day and it stuck. Pierce played 19 years — some as the self-proclaimed best player in the world — and a lot of people better than Brandon Jennings (Kobe, Oscar Robertson, Kevin Garnett, etc.) appreciated Paul Pierce — as you see below:
From @KobeBryant to Kevin Garnett, NBA legends say farewell to @PaulPierce34 pic.twitter.com/TSPvCbimjN
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) April 30, 2017


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Spring 2010 One-Credit Courses in Methodology
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HD FS 597A - Causal Inference in the Social Sciences
Instructors: Dr. Donna Coffman, Research Associate, The Methodology Center
Course Dates: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10
Prerequisites: HDFS 519 or equivalent
Course Description: This course will provide an introduction to causal inference under the potential outcomes framework. We will discuss the meaning of an average causal effect (ACE) and how it differs from a regression coefficient. We will learn about the various methods for estimating an ACE and also extend the notion of an ACE to models which include moderating or mediating variables. Social and behavioral scientists will be provided with practical tools for estimating causal effects from observational data. All techniques for estimating the ACE and computing standard errors will be illustrated with R code and worked examples. Knowledge of computing with R will be beneficial but not required. Course grade will be based on homework assignments and class participation.
HD FS 597C - Social Network Analysis
Instructor: Dr. Wayne Osgood, Professor of Sociology; Dr. Scott Gest, Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies
Course Dates/Times: 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17, 3/24
Prerequisites: One year graduate social statistics sequence.
Course Description: This course provides a brief introduction to the concepts and methods of social network analysis. We will focus on peer networks in childhood and adolescence, and especially on concepts and measures that may be useful in developmental or intervention studies. For example, we will discuss measures of network centrality that can be used to describe an individual's potential for influence within a peer network, and measures of cohesion, cliquishness and status hierarchies that can characterize entire networks. Each class will include an introduction of new concepts and methods, a demonstration of their application to peer network data, and time for students to practice applying the methods with example data sets.
HD FS 597B - Experimental Design for Building and Evaluating Behavioral Interventions: Introduction to Phased Experimental Approaches
Instructor: Dr. Linda Collins, Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Dr. John Dziak, Research Associate, The Methodology Center; Dr. Inbal Shani, Research Associate, The Methodology Center
Course Dates/Times: 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28
Prerequisites: HDFS 516 and 519 or equivalent, and a basic working knowledge of SAS.
Course Description: Most behavioral interventions are developed a priori and evaluated as a package. If the intervention is found to be efficacious, little attention is paid to whether the intervention is as potent as it could be. An alternative approach is to take a systematic, phased experimental approach to optimize the potency of the intervention. In this course we will discuss experimental design for use in phased experimental approaches to building optimized behavioral interventions. Factorial, fractional factorial, and Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) designs will be covered.
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