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Donald Miller is wrong.
Kind of.
I like Donald Miller a lot. I love his writing and almost always agree with him. He wrote an interesting piece on his blog about the evangelical church's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" fiasco approach to the issue of homosexuality. He is 100% correct in that assessment. Pretending that there are not gay people in our churches who love Jesus is not a formula that is going to work.
Miller also blames people like Ted Haggard and Eddie Long for the graceless culture of the church and the church's anti-gay homophobia. Not all people who hold a traditionalist view on homosexuality are anti-gay homophobes; but many are. He blames the hypocritical teaching of Haggard, Long, et al, for this… and here is where I think he is wrong.
Miller writes:
"In my opinion, the reason Christians become marginalized for being open about their homosexuality is because of people like, well, Ted Haggard and Eddie Long. And not because both men have been accused of being gay. It's because both men actually created the attitude that judges them in the first place.
Both men, perhaps acting out of insecurity and self deception, trained the mobs that attacked them. They are the ones who brought a black-and-white, judgmental attitude about the issue to the table, and then got cut on the knife they sharpened.
I heard Ted Haggard speak at a conference in Austin two years ago, and he got a round of applause when he took a stab at his staff back in Colorado, saying he only did one thing wrong, and they wouldn't show him grace. Mr. Haggard, with all due respect, buying drugs from a prostitute and having sex with him while leading the nation in a stand against homosexuality and also being married yourself is not one little thing, and also with due respect, that no-grace attitude amongst your staff came into existence under your leadership. You taught them to think that way. If you would have taught them grace, they would have shown you grace. Who exactly was their leader in the first place?"
Miller blames Haggard and Long (and those like them) for the lack of grace in the church, saying that the church is simply doing what they have been taught by their leaders.
It is is easy to make that case by looking at the two examples in question (Haggard & Long), but less easy if you include other examples of closeted gay evangelical pastors who have been outed in scandal and lost their ministries.
The standard script is easy with people like Haggard and Long — ultra-conservative, anti-gay, republican, hypocrites.
But the script only works if we don't look at other examples.
Now I am rarely happy to be compared to either Haggard or Long — I think the differences in my situation and what happened when compared to theirs is considerable. For example, I was not a mega-church pastor, so no one outside my congregation really cared (this was a good thing!) And more importantly: I was single and unmarried, no kids, never denied the accusations when confronted (I actually went to my Board to tell them — under pressure from my accuser, of course), what I did was 100% consensual with an adult friend, there were no prostitutes or drugs involved, no international flights or teenagers… so my case is not that interesting.
And some other differences: I never preached an anti-gay message in my life, I never opposed civil unions nor condemned homosexuals. When the issue came up, I did hold a traditionalist theological view (one I no longer think is the best reading of the scriptures), but always spoke about it with compassion, grace and nuance.
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If you would have taught them grace, they would have shown you grace. Who exactly was their leader in the first place?
My case disproves (or at least mitigates) against this assertion. Miller argues that the church lacks grace because its leaders have not taught grace. I think it is a more fundamental problem. The church lacks grace because people fundamentally misunderstand the radical nature of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
If there was one topic — besides the Lordship of Jesus Christ — that I taught, preached and modeled as a pastor for over 10 years it was the centrality and significance of grace in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I taught on grace.
I preached on grace.
I practiced grace with my staff, volunteers, leaders, members and community.
I modeled grace in every aspect of our church.
Grace was one of our core values as a church — "believing that having received unmerited grace from God we are compelled to extend unmerited grace to others."
The grace I taught on and extended to people included issues of sexual immorality and other moral failures. I taught and believed that no one was outside the radical, restorative and redemptive grace of Jesus Christ — and that the church cannot have higher standards than Jesus in terms of who gets grace, who gets to be in the church and who gets to serve in the church.
Does practicing and extending that kind of grace get messy or complicated sometimes? You bet. It is messy and complicated and often there are no easy answers. But grace demands that we get our hands and feet dirty sometimes — as Jesus did.
So I taught, preached and modeled grace in our church. And, if I can say so humbly, I did it well.
And yet, I can honestly say, in the 15 months since my life exploded and I left the church, I have not received any grace from the church I led.
Have some individuals extended grace and forgiveness to me?
Yes, and for that I am deeply thankful for it is always healing and powerful.
But the church-as-church has not extended any grace to me, and whenever they had the opportunity, denied even small moments of grace.
I have detailed out some examples of this before, and most of the examples I have never written about and probably won't. My point is not to accuse or rehash those issues. One of the things about grace, is that by definition you do not deserve it and therefore cannot expect or demand it. And so I neither think I deserve it, I don't expect it… I only continually hope and pray for it.
My point in this post is simply that Miller's assessment that the problem is that church-goers have not been taught grace (and therefore do not extend it) is not true — at least in my situation. To the contrary, despite years of experiencing grace, they chose not to extend it likewise
I am still not 100% sure. I have some ideas… some theories… some thoughts. But I don't really know and honestly was surprised by it.
But I think we should resist easy answers and the blame game… it is much more complicated than that. Haggard and Long both produced the culture that led to their fall, but just as much were created by a culture that made their fall at some level inevitable. In other words, the church has a lot of work to do on the
se issues still.
If I had to posit an answer?
I think the problem is that people — beyond my circumstance or church, both pastors and pew-ers — don't believe Jesus. They don't take him at his word. The Gospel teaches that we are always to extend grace, that grace is radical and transformative, that no one is beyond grace or redemption, that we are never to give up on or abandon people. This is the GOOD NEWS — and for many, it is too good to be true.
The Bible also teaches that church is a family. This is not a metaphor — it is a reality. And there is no mechanism to get out of the family… grace keeps you in the family, even when it is hard and even when you have messed up royally. That is what family is about and that is what grace is about.
Simply put, people don't really believe in grace. They believe in a modified legalism of look-good-do-good-be-good — the kind of "gospel" Jesus explicitly rejects.
Or at least that is my best guess… I am open to other explanations and interpretations.


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Every summer EASA gathers over 500 students of architecture from more than 40 countries and 200 different schools of architecture. For over two weeks the architecture students, graduates and tutors live, learn and create together and are involved in various practical and theoretical workshops held by skilled tutors and accompanied by lectures from locally and internationally acclaimed architects.
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In a world of obliged and desired mobility, the way we welcome each other is essential. Our cities need to be open and friendly for social diversity as we are when we welcome guests to our homes. Through environment, architects may construct the framework of hospitality, and provide solutions for social mistrust and fragmentation.
We see that hospitality is commercialized, which implies that all newcomers or people with different demands need to pay for help or be out casted. To respond to this, we need to implement enforceable concepts of hospitality in our social frameworks. We believe that through an ongoing process of formal and informal interactions within and between individual communities and different cultures, new humanity will emerge.
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for today's sneak peeks we're venturing to portland, oregon. first up: tess darrow, lead designer and owner of egg press (celebrating 10 years of fine printing this year). her 1950s style ranch home has it's own built in charm, but tess's style really brings it to life. and after our mini "heat" wave here on the east coast this weekend, all i know i know is that i'd really kill to have her porch right now. click here to see additional images, and don't forget to check out the greatest new cards from egg press here. [thanks, tess!] –anne
[above: We knew when we bought the house that it was a bit dark, but in some places the darkness feels cozy, so in here we put in the mahogany paneling. ]
The graphic green and black painting was something our older son, Rye did when he was 2, and we have a canvas waiting for younger brother Chet. The Boston Terrier portrait was something I commissioned a 10-year old girl to do of our late dog, Pearl, after I'd seen another of her paintings at a county fair.
We have a very small back yard, so we use our covered patio a lot. It's right off the kitchen, and functions as an extra dining room. The chairs are Eames fiberglass, kind of institutional. The bear on the was carved by our neighbor.
The long sofa came with the house and we had it reupholstered in a sturdy Knoll fabric. The bent plywood chairs came from a second hand shop in central Washington, and are said to be from the Walla Walla State Penitentiary waiting rooms.
CLICK HERE for the rest of Tess' sneak peek after the jump!…
We haven't done much to the kitchen, but it's always been last on the list.
Silhouettes of our sons that my husband painted when they were each about one. And the dog was a gift, the artist is Jennifer Muskopf.


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Quick Update
Sorry I've been absent recently! I actually made another vlog, but the sound didn't work and I didn't have the time to re-record the video.
Things have been going alright, I have been home for a while, recovering. This round of treatment has been giving me more trouble than the first. I've had some extreme stomach trouble– vomiting almost every morning before eating anything, and all day my stomach is just extremely temperamental. The past few days my tear ducts have stopped working– so, although my eyes are minimally moist by nature, no extra tears have been coming to the rescue! It's extremely painful, especially when something gets into them.
I'm going to see the doctor on the 19th when I get my levels checked, and at that point I'll ask about what I can do about my stupid tear ducts. Although, I'm not sure I'd be willing to try surgery. We'll see.
I'll be going in for a mini-treatment in May so that I can get scanned properly, but with I-131, so this will entail another week off.
In non-health related news, there's some exciting stuff coming up, my birthday is tomorrow, and I'm heading to Portugal on the 22nd of March.
Mr. Asshole is still being an ass, and even more than just an ass. Which makes things nice, of course. But I'm pretty sure I'm in a good spot here, so, Mr. Asshole can go fuck himself- big time.
I've been thinking a lot about the "what if" question lately– and also about what is going to happen. Every day it gets a bit harder to breathe- which I am sure is just secondary to the treatment working and the inflammation that comes with it. But still. It's a bit disconcerting. Uncomfortable, to say the least- especially when trying to focus on my future a bit farther down the road.
I've decided that after May, if nothing's gotten too big or bad or anything, that I will hold off on any other radiation treatments for another 8-12 months so that I can freeze my eggs. I'm afraid that the treatments/mini-treatments will effect my fertility earlier rather than later- considering my family's early-menopausal tendencies.
Well, I'll post my promised (mostly via youtube) vlog before I head to Portugal!
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Saturday, 12 September 2009
Today's outfit
This morning I wanted to try my WiaW waistcoat with more casual pieces, so added the wide leg jeans and slash neck tee from the SWAP, flats and a necklace. A great Saturday outfit for food shopping, laundry etc.
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- kiltsnquilts said...
I totally agree, now I want to make one!! :-) It looks great with your jeans and good with your top untucked and the waistcoat open. Great outfit!
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That's a great outfit. Casual, but professional also.
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You will definitely be the best dressed person in the grocery store! Very nice outfit, Ruthie.
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Very nice. I too like the waistcoat over the untucked top. Very smart indeed.
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Award winning American cartoonist, painter, writer, educator and comedian Carol Tyler has garnered acclaim and notoriety from both her peers and the public for her vision and unabashed openness. Her illustrated autobiography Soldier's Heart: The Campaign to Understand My WWII Veteran Father, A Daughter's Memoir" (2015) describes the relationship she had with her father and how his PTSD shaped her childhood. The adverse affects of her upbringing results in a tale of truth, connection, and finally resolution. The recent release of the book and the tangible culmination of ten years of work come to fruition as we find Tyler exploring the next chapter of her creative endeavors. This exhibition serves as the purging of the past with fragments of past projects, objects from her past and her fathers work shop. In addition, we present a collection of artifacts from her life and studio practice, which provides a look into the mind and spirit that molds her vision of the world.
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Physical, sensory and consumer analysis of pear genotypes among South African consumers and preference of appearance among European consumers
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The aim of this research project was to determine the preference of pear appearance and taste among South African pear consumers using descriptive sensory analysis, consumer preference and physical maturity measurements. The preference of external pear appearance among European consumers was also established. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, South Africa, aims to breed new cultivars with a local as well as export market potential. They are focused on a range of blushed cultivars from early to late season which do not loose their skin colour. Important eating quality characteristics they are focused on are high sugar content (sweet taste) and a strong pear flavour. Both research studies performed on local South African consumers showed that these objectives align very well with consumer preference. Lightly coloured blushed pears were preferred and important sensory attributes were pear flavour, sweet taste, melt character, juiciness and a soft texture. Sour taste, astringency, mealiness and grittiness were negative attributes. The appearance preference conducted on European consumers determined that these consumers prefer a bright yellow or green colour with a light red or pink blush. Shape played a role and a typical pear shape was preferred. The outcomes of the research performed on local South African consumers were compared to results found internationally. The findings were consistent with important sensory attributes being pear flavour, sweetness and juiciness and yellow or green colours preferred or a light blush was also acceptable. Age and gender did not seem to play a role in the preference analyses. Therefore, preference studies can be conducted locally on new cultivars for the export market. Blushed cultivars are prone to red colour loss in high temperature conditions. Breeding of selections (e.g. 'Cheeky') that accumulate more red pigment and are therefore less prone to colour loss has been done to try to overcome this problem. However, these selections are redder and darker in colour and have a lower preference among consumers. A possible solution to this could be to breed light blushed pears (e.g. Rosemarie) but to market the cultivar, as is the case with Cripp's Pink apples, with separate trademark names for fruit with adequate and inadequate blush development. Thereby, the producers will still receive compensation for their produce if the colour is lost but if not, a higher premium will be received.


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Last weekend encompassed a myriad of frills and lace at the Australian Bridal Service Exhibition. Covering all aspects of planning the perfect wedding, from your dream gown to flower arrangements, this expo was a must for all soon to be brides (and grooms). Whether your special day is to be a simple affair, or a full blown extravaganza, the collection of ideas that were brought together under the one roof made for a weekend of excitement, organisation and dreams a plenty.
The highlight of the exhibition is of course the hourly runway shows that took place over the weekend, allowing the crowd to admire some of the best bridesmaid dresses in the business up close and personal. Designers included the whimsical Craig Braybrook, who ensured the bold colour is certainly a possibility on your wedding day, with a standout amethyst toned gown flouncing down the runway complete with nude bodysuit and intriciate beading. Ruby reds featured in Braybrook's collection, along with an array of simplistic ivory toned gowns for the more traditional bride.
Menswear designer Zenetti ensured the boys were looking fine, with classic suits impeccably tailored and of the highest quality on display. Shapewear designer Nancy Ganz had her models take to the catwalk adorned in underwear designed to be worn under tricky bridal gowns, instantly toning the body for the perfect sillhouette. If you are lucky enough to be engaged to a Scottish boy, never fear, because Kilts by Anderson ensured that your man can indeed wear a skirt on your wedding day – and in style. Sassy Boutique showed a range of designs versatile enough for the more colourful bride, while each piece was more than suitable for the more formal bridesmaid, a highlight being a sheer leopard print strapless gown (sounds garish, but it was incredibly delicate).
Simone Perele's runway was a vision of elegant yet sexy wedding night lingerie, featuring plenty of lace and other feminine detail. Maria Gonzales designs provided plenty of variety, with classic princess style gowns featuring heavily, along with beautiful draped grecian styles for the more modern bride to be. La Menz continued to impress with elegant menswear in a variety of colours, shying away from classic black. For the woman who is all about the details, Ania G Couture was the one to watch, with each gown encompassing beading, sequins, lace and intricate design. Raffale Ciucca's designs for both men and women definately fulfilled the traditional wedding brief, with classic tailored suits and simple yet beautiful gowns.
Romeo Bastone provided a parade which had a very young modern feel, with a variety of sillhouettes on display, including a daring mini dress for those with the legs to pull it off! Calvin Klein took their clothes off much to the delight of many women in the crowd, showing off their latest line of mens and womens underwear, and bodies. Baccini and Hill provided ultra feminine gowns comprising mainly of slinky cuts with detailed busts and bodices, whilst Manuelle and Moore ensured that lovers of frills, ruffles and lace were not forgotten.
No matter what look you are going for on your wedding day, the daily runway shows were bound to give you plenty of inspiration, or you may have simply gone running to the designer begging to buy off the rack! Either way, Style Melbourne most certainly recommends checking out such exhibitions as they come to town…with everything from your cake to your shoes under one roof, what a timesaver.
The next Ultimate Bridal Exhibition will be held on the 8th and 9th of August in the Royal Exhibition Buildings in the surrounds of the glorious Carlton Gardens.
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More good discussion from the comments of marginal revolution.
I'll call this: Ask Officer Pete!
Q: Peter, I have an issue with you comments about police use of force. Your argument that the use of "muscle," physical strength and holds, will lead to less excessive force issues in contrast to Tasers or other less lethal uses of force, needs to be substantiated. Officers who go over the line, in my experience prefer to use physical strength and intimidation. It gives them a better "high;" that feeling of control and power. It has been my experience with the modern Tasers, ... that trained Officers are more likely to stay within the bounds of Departmental policy and the Law. Additionally, do we as a society want to expose our law enforcement officers to MORE danger by not allowing them the advantage of distance? Officers and suspects are less likely to be injured if there is no physical force used. This has multiple "good" effects.
A: You very well might be right. What you say is certainly the modern and progressive thinking of the day. But I still disagree. I'm not talking about officers who want to use excessive force. I'm not talking about abuse by "bad" officers. I'm talking about torture by otherwise "good" officers.
I have three main problems with Tasers: 1) they're used too readily, 2) the pain they cause isn't geared toward the compliance I want, and 3) people die.
Nine times out of ten officers exercise more restraint that allowed by departmental policy and law (See Dave Klinger's book Into the Kill Zone for lots of examples of this). In Baltimore I didn't have a Taser, but the use-of-force guidelines for Tasers and mace (actually pepper spray) is generally the same--for compliance. That's too low a bar.
If I followed departmental policy, I could have maced about 3 people a shift. Instead, I maced one person in 14 months. Mace has a natural check and balance: it goes everywhere. No officer quick with the mace will be popular in the department for long.
Physical force can often be done without too much pain. And the pain caused is directly proportional to your resistance. For instance, I need you to put your hands behind your back. I use force. Force isn't the same as pain. It might hurt if you fight it. But as soon as you stop resisting, any pain is over.
Officers use Tasers quicker than they otherwise would apply hands-on force. "Comply or I Taze you." You don't comply so I Taze. Clean and legal. But wrong because it's not necessary. Departmental regulation be damned! It's too easy to press a button.
We're talking about pain compliance... hurting somebody. Tasers cause pain as punishment. That's not right. We shouldn't pretend that causing pain is clean process. It never is.
Force is part of the police job. No suspect puts handcuffs on himself.
Without a Taser, I just say "Comply." You don't. So I keep talking to you, cajoling you, ordering you, threatening you. But the point is I'll work harder trying to convince you to comply if my only alternative is hands-on force. Officers *should* be reluctant to use force. You don't want to use physical force because there is some danger... and also you break a sweat--something you always want to avoid while wearing body armor.
When I do use hands-on force, at least my force is geared toward getting you to do what I want (like getting your arms behind your back so I can cuff you). With a Taser, it's just about disabling pain. That's torture. And consider this, it's not easy to follow instructions after being in the greatest pain of your life. So you get tazed again.
I worked in a rough district. I want to police to be safe. But the danger police face isn't really from officers working to put handcuffs on one suspect or get that suspect out of a car. That's just part of the job.
Besides, I trusted my squadmates because I knew they could handle themselves in a fight. I don't care how hand-off people try and make policing in theory and in the academy, on the street, it's hands-on. I want to work with officers who aren't afraid to use their hands. Reluctant, yes. But afraid, no.
And oh yeah, Tasers kill people.
April 8, 2008
T[aser] is for Torture
2 comments:
- PCM said...
A police officer emailed me:
I am a NYC police Sergeant.
You gave the best explanation against the use of Tasers I have read. We only disagree in degree. NYPD as you know has a rule that only Sergeants use Tasers. Not every cop has one. I think that is wise.
Tasers are Less Lethal and in some cases people die from mace.
- April 10, 2008 at 6:11 PM
- PCM said...
I like the idea of sergeants with Tasers. I think that's a good solution. They do have a role. And yes, they are less lethal. I think too many police treat them as less-than-lethal.
- April 10, 2008 at 6:12 PM
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What's It Like to Become a Minecraft Celebrity?
"Minecraft is a platform as much as it is a game," writes Seth Porges in his recent story on Mashable about TeamCrafted, a supergroup of YouTube stars who have made names for themselves simply by playing the game.
That platform has turned these guys into Internet celebrities with hundreds of thousands of Twitter followers and millions of YouTube subscribers. And as TeamCrafted grows, so too do the business opportunities.
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Since the birth of his daughter Aurora, Byron Smith has been posting some great little reflections on baptism, on whether to dunk, dip, douse or dribble?, and his latest on timing and why parents should not wait:
… when it comes to baptism, church family trumps blood family. No waiting until great aunt Gertrude can make it up from the farm; the child is welcomed immediately by and into the congregational family at their next major gathering. And this makes good sense. If children are to be welcomed into the household of God so that they are always raised within the Christian faith (as the practice of baptising infant baptism implies), then to be consistent, this baptismal welcome should occur as soon as possible …
Therefore, resolve to make your arrangements for a baptismal celebration prior to the birth. Expectant parents often spend hours researching prams and selecting nursery colours. Why not also (instead?) put some time into making preparations for the child's spiritual growth? Settle your conscience on the good gift of infant baptism. Meet with your priest or minister to discuss any concerns and to ensure you understand what baptism means and how it will work. Think about godparents early (and remember, godparenting is not primarily a chance to honour your closest friends, but a responsibility for those who will be faithful in prayer and example, taking the lead in discharging the duty and privilege of the whole church family in raising a new child in the faith and love of Christ). Check your church has a font or pool large enough for the infant to be dipped into. Have your child baptised at the first service available after their birth. And read your prayer book.
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Kaluka Maiava could feel the excitement rushing through his body as he lined up for one of the final plays of practice.
It was the same it had been all summer. Another hot August day was coming to an end and USC's practice field was filled with blue-chip recruits and future NFL stars.
Except on this day, the end was in sight. Four weeks of a rigorous fall camp for the nation's preseason No. 1-ranked team was coming to an end.
"It was a long month," Maiava said. "We were ready to start playing (other teams)."
The season opener against Idaho was just 48 hours away. The next time Maiava would strap on his crimson and gold No. 43, it'd be inside the famed Los Angeles Coliseum in front of more than 90,000 people.
The 2005 Baldwin graduate dropped back in coverage during the 11-on-11 scrimmage. He turned to chase one of USC's speedy receivers downfield when he felt something twinge in his leg.
In the final three plays of the last practice before the opener, Maiava strained his left hamstring. He attempted to play against the Vandals, but after five snaps, had to call it a game. He spent the second half in street clothes watching from the sidelines.
"It's just my luck that had to happen to me," the 5-foot-11, 230-pound junior said. "I played a couple kickoffs, but I was scared because it felt like there was a bubble in my hamstring that was about to pop."
Maiava suffered a broken foot and arm in high school, but has stayed relatively healthy in his first two years at USC.
The Star-Bulletin's high school defensive player of the year in '04 wasted little time earning playing time as a freshman. He played in all 13 games his first year and even started a game against Stanford.
He recorded 34 tackles as a sophomore and for the second year in a row, was honored as USC's co-special teams player of the year.
His play on special teams has been stellar. But with just two years of eligibility left, time is running out for Maiava to accomplish what he originally set out to do.
"Start and win a Pac-10 and national championship," Maiava said. "But I'm still working on that starting part."
Maiava has the talent to be a starter at most Division I schools, but USC is a different animal.
He currently backs up All-American candidate Keith Rivers at weakside linebacker. Rivers, a senior and team captain, heads the best starting linebacker corps in the nation with Brian Cushing and Rey Maualuga.
All three guys made either first or second all-conference teams last year and Rivers passed up millions of dollars in the NFL to return to USC for one last season.
"They really are the best," Maiava said. "Those guys are amazing to watch. (Rivers) leads by example and I just try to follow his lead."
The entire group is coached by NFL legend Ken Norton Jr., who spent six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and seven with the San Francisco 49ers.
He is the only player to play for three consecutive Super Bowl winning teams and has helped bring that winning tradition to USC.
Norton Jr. was promoted to linebackers coach just prior to Maiava's freshman season. Maiava, who grew up on Maui, had no idea what to expect because he didn't know much about the two-time Pro Bowler.
"I didn't watch any pro football when I grew up," Maiava said. "But having him as a coach I can imagine how he was as a player."
Norton's intensity inspires the entire unit. In practice, he's the loudest guy on the field. If a receiver makes a catch he feels the linebackers shouldn't have allowed, he'll chase the receiver all the way down the field.
On game days, he will tape his fingers like he's the one taking the field.
"That guy is crazy," Maiava said. "He's nuts."
The Trojans have the weekend off before a showdown with Big-12 powerhouse Nebraska next Saturday. It's a key bye week for Maiava, who plans to play against the Cornhuskers. He didn't know if he'd be able to play in a game tomorrow.
Even when healthy, his playing time is sporadic. Some games, Norton Jr. will rotate him and Rivers a lot. In others, he might barely see the field.
It's a tough situation for most 20-year-olds to be in, especially for someone with Maiava's talents. However, USC has had the cure for athletes wanting more playing time in recent years.
It's called winning.
"There's a lot of guys on this team in the same situation," Maiava said. "I'm behind great linebackers. You want to play but it doesn't matter as long as we win.
"I love winning. It's the best part about being here."
With a wealth of talent at every position, it doesn't seem like that will change any time soon.


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The subject of the sentence can also be compound. Example: The belland siren rang.
Instructions: Find the subject, verb, and conjunctions in these sentences.
1. Barbara, Ann, and Jeanne came home for the holidays.
2. Either Jim or Jeff will move to the new apartment.
3. Both Pam and her husband love the new baby.
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5. Mom or Dad will be gone by morning.
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1. Barbara, Ann, Jeanne – subjects; came – verb; and – conjunction
2. Jim, Jeff – subjects; will move – verb; either, or – conjunctions
3. Pam, husband -subjects; love – verb; both, and – conjunctions
4. you, Joe, I – subjects; are – verb; and – conjunction
5. Mom, Dad – subjects; will be gone – verb; or – conjunction
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|one of the flags of insurgent group boko haram
"while everyone is talking about 12 people killed in the #charliehebdo attack, no one is mentioning that boko haram just killed 2000 people in africa."
normally, there follows a link to a news story like this one.
the thing is, the discussion usually ends there. there is perhaps a brief bemoaning of how no one in the west cares because it's happening in africa, which is possibly a valid point, but no one seems to want to investigate how this state of affairs has come to be, why boko haram are who they are and what can be done to stop them. [no, john mccain, bombing them out of existence is not a viable option. not even if you dropped all the bombs right on top of them. you don't get terrorism.]
it's easy to look at a group like boko haram and think "these are bad guys". and they are bad guys. really bad. but nothing is solved by believing that this group of bad guys has just spontaneously appeared in west africa and even less is accomplished by trying to link the rise of boko haram to the activities of groups like islamic state and al-qaeda. [although there are some links between the leaders of boko haram and some al-qaeda leaders, they aren't central to the group's existence.] rather, boko haram is a geographically specific entity borne of an uncomfortable-sounding fact: nigeria is, and always has been, a bad idea.
|happy together? photo by pieter hugo
the reason that what's happening there should be of interest to us [aside from the fact that caring about the suffering of others should be considered one of the most basic components of our alleged humanity] is that nigeria is part of a coming wave of nations who will play an increasingly important role in world events. it is already the most populous country in africa, the seventh most populous in the entire world. although the vast majority of the people live in poverty, there is a reasonable size middle class and a substantial amount of money in the economy, much of which has unfortunately been pilfered through corruption. they're also in possession of massive oil reserves along the niger river delta, although the extent of their control over those reserves and the benefits derived from them are certainly subject to question. those questions, however, are for another blog post, because, as surprising as it seems, they're not particularly germane to a discussion of who boko haram are and why they exist.
nigeria is home to hundreds of ethnic groups, but for our purposes, we only need to look at the three major ones: the hausa, igbo and yoruba. each of the three is among the largest ethnic groups on the continent, to give some perspective on the numbers of people involved and all three groups have an extremely long history in west africa. the hausa live in the northern part of nigeria and number almost thirty-five million. however, the hausa are hardly bounded by nigerian borders, with over ten million hausa living in niger, two and a half million in cameroon and around a million each in benin and côte d'ivoire. interestingly, the hausa share a culture, but are racially diverse. their language, part of the afro-asiatic group, is the most widely spoken in all of western africa and is used as a lingua franca in muslim west africa. the hausa were fairly early adopters of islam and the vast majority are muslim today. hausa society is deeply traditional, almost feudal in nature, with various emirates long established within their territory. [side note :: i always simplify matters in these posts, but i feel the need to mention here that i'm using the term "hausa" to refer to the muslim population in northern nigeria. there is also the fulani, a major group who are later arrivals and from a separate culture, but who currently exist more or less alongside the hausa, as one people.]
|yoruba religious art
when the british began to actively colonise the area now known as nigeria- part of the european "scramble for africa", where nations rushed to stake a claim to the one part of the world that they'd thus far failed to occupy- they found the igbo in particular difficult to deal with. their confederate alliance was anathema to the centralised control the british required in order to maintain control and therefore structures were imposed on the igbo people that felt foreign. the desired effect was to diminish the differences between the different groups, thus giving the british less to manage. [for an excellent study of this process, see igbo author chinua achebe's things fall apart.] however, as they compressed the igbo and the yoruba into more homogenous groups, they also started to set them at odds with each other and especially with the hausa, with whom they had little in common. the british had little interest in the hausa territories, beyond being able to say that they controlled them. the natural resources- chiefly palm oil- were concentrated in the southern territories. although they did claim the northern territories, once they had gone through the motions of conquering them, the british left things more or less as they had found them. the emirs were allowed to remain in place, as long as they reported to a british authority and didn't try to raise trouble. since it made pretty much no difference whatsoever to the emirs and their way of life, this arrangement suited them fine.
|hausa architecture
by the time world war two ended, it was obvious that the european-based empire was a sinking ship and that the passengers were lining up to secure their lifeboats. however, while europe's powers were willing to reconcile themselves with the idea of relinquishing their claim to the lands [eventually], they weren't so willing to relinquish their rights to the booty they'd been claiming. and to complicate things further, as calls for the british to release their hold on nigeria, it was discovered that the country was sitting on great surging vats of oil.
as talks to move towards independence progressed, fueled chiefly by political leaders in the southwest and southeast, it became obvious that there was no particular interest in keeping british-defined nigeria in tact. politicians from the north were interested chiefly in maintaining the integrity of their territory and in allowing things to continue much as they had for hundreds of years- the same arrangement they had made with the british, but taking the british back out of the equation. the yoruba and igbo regions were interested in going their own ways and in reaping the benefits of having control over their own resources. all were eager to foster relationships with other emerging african states, whatever shape that alliance might take. the northern faction proposed a federation with several other african countries, unsurprisingly those which had significant hausa populations. and in the midst of this, the west had a problem.
|igbo masked dancers
the grand experiment in cohabitation went exactly as well as one might have predicted: the northern state dominated the elections and the south gritted their teeth for a couple of years before a military coup lead by an igbo soldier dislodged the democratically elected president. six months later, a counter-coup organised by hausa military leaders dislodged him. almost immediately, the igbo decided to say "screw you guys, we're outta here" and declared their own independent state of biafra in 1967. [side note :: although the hausa majority should have been enough to secure victory on its own, evidence has been emerging that britain, in an excess of caution, intervened to make sure that the northern faction carried the first election, thus establishing a precedent of corruption in a nation now widely known as one of the most corrupt in the world. we won't know for sure for about fifty years, when the relevant documents are declassified. because security.]
the british took the dignified approach and said that it was up to nigeria to determine its own future, but that didn't stop them from sending massive goody bags of armaments to the hausa faction, in order to allow them to crush the insurgency, which they did. biafra was brought to its knees by 1970, essentially starved into submission, and the igbo were forced back into the nigerian household. [side note :: for those of you, like me, were deeply and permanently marked by a punk "phase", the name "biafra" will conjure up images chiefly of dead kennedys front man jello biafra. this conflict is, in fact the genesis of his name, which was an ironic amalgamation of the non-food gelatin dessert so popular in the seventies and the name of the nation defeated through engineered famine.]
|modern day lagos, nigeria
so where does boko haram come into it? well, if you've been reading carefully, you'll already know the answer: they've always been there. the hausa region of the country has been progressively more marginalised and progressively more frustrated as their influence waned and western powers became more concerned with courting the english-speaking, western-educated people in the south. ironically, boko haram's stated aim: the establishment of an islamic caliphate in nigeria- is exactly the aim that the hausa region has always had when negotiating with outsiders. and up until the last few decades, westerners were generally ok with that.
nigeria's regions have operated with some level of autonomy since the democratic reforms of 1999 and in the north, that has meant that a dozen muslim-controlled states have introduced sharia law. however, as often happens, partial autonomy has only served to spur the desire for more autonomy. there are few examples of a people who, given some freedoms, have been wholly satisfied with compromise. the nigerian hausa are just a particularly violent example.
the name "boko haram" is widely understood to mean "western education is forbidden". [their official name is actually "people dedicated to the prophet's teachings for propagation and jihad", but no one really wants to go through the process of saying all that every day in any language.] "haram" does mean forbidden, but the meaning of "boko" is a little more fluid. its current connotation is generally "western knowledge" or simply "westernisation". its earlier meaning was simply "fake", which would imply that the knowledge gained from secular western sources is fake and that the indictment is against false knowledge rather than specifically western knowledge, but, moving on... western media have interpreted that as indicated a particular hatred for america and the west in general, but viewed in the context of history, while fundamentalists undoubtedly despise much of popular western culture and may feel that they were betrayed by westerners after they had been valuable partners, it seems more likely that the name is pointed in the direction of other nigerians who have chosen to run the country in accordance with their western-educated principles. it is we who have chosen to interpret this long-standing conflict as part of a larger, anti-western movement.
the scariest thing about boko haram is that capitulating to their professed aim may have at one point been the best idea for the region. now, of course, agreeing to terms with such a violent gang of criminals. [aside from the kidnapping, bombings, enslavement and destruction for which they are known, boko haram apparently raise funds by robbing banks, demanding ransom for kidnap victims, serving as porters for drugs from south america to europe and engaging in the illegal elephant ivory trade. i'm pretty certain that the prophet mohammed wouldn't be down with any of those things.] the question now is: what can be done to stop them? i don't have an answer to that, but i am certain that unless world leaders bone up on their history and figure out who these people actually are, no answer they come up with is going to be of much use.


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"Gregoire certified as next governor," by Chriss McGann, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/206033_governor31.html, 31 December 2004.
Why bother winning, when you can just cheat?
OLYMPIA — Democrat Christine Gregoire was declared Washington's next governor yesterday, but Republican Dino Rossi refused to quit the race and cited thousands of "mystery voters" in King County as ample ammunition for continuing the fight.
The state Republican Party obtained a list of the people who voted in King County as part of a larger request for information designed to show systemic problems with the election.
The data showed that 895,660 people voted in the state's largest county. That's a problem, Republicans said, because King County tallied 899,199 votes — 3,539 more votes than there were voters.
They stole the 1960 Presidential election, tried to steal the 2000 Presidential election, and now are stealing the 2004 Washington Gubernatorial election. God bless the Democratic Party.


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Since yesterday's The Finest Hours pass giveaway had me digging around for director Craig Gillespie earlier work; a re-boot of Fright Night. So enjoy a little bit of retro from the August 2011 archives of Atomic Popcorn!
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane it's…something that's distracting you from the fanged dude right next to you. Oops, too late. If you liked the original Fright Night, this new re-telling should have you jumping for joy. This is a remake that isn't fresh and original, but it does hit all the right notes and should have horror fans happily shrieking with delight, and even jumping at a scare or two. Who'd thought a gal would want to stay away from Colin Farrell?
Welcome to your everyday, average suburb of Las Vegas. It's plopped in the middle of nowhere, a microcosm all to itself. The fact that it looks like it's been built by the same guys that put up the Poltergeist subdivision doesn't exactly bode well for our hero. That'd be Charley Brewester, a guy that has moved up the high school ranks from nobody to stud, with all the trappings, including a super-hot girlfriend and a group of broad-shouldered jockmeat pals. Charley's former BFF Ed seems to think there's something wrong with Charley's new next-door neighbor, Jerry. But Jerry is a stay-at-home kinda guy who loves just about everything your usual adult dude living in a subdivision loves. Fixing up the house, painting all the windows black, and eating folks that won't be missed. When homeroom roll-call is a pause-a-thon of missing kids, Ed stumbles on to something. But when Charley finally puts two and two together and comes up with vampire, there's precious little to do except head to Vegas and beg a flashy "Fright Night" magician to help him out. This should go well.
The original Fright Night was a big hit back in 1985, and started up the careers of stars William Ragsdale (Justified) and Amanda Bearse (Married With Children). Not to mention the boost it gave to Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowall. (The less said about Stephen Geoffreys' post-Evil Ed career the better. Oh, okay; Butt Blazer.) This time around Anton Yelchin (Star Trek) plays Charley, Imogen "Please Change Your Last Name I Can't Stop Giggling" Poots plays Charley's girlfriend Amy, and Colin Farrell plays the vampire stud/neighbor Jerry. Toni Collette (The United States of Tara) brings her considerable talent to the table as Charley's mom Jane. Amping up the acting ability in this remake was a wise decision. Though the original is still a horror fan favorite, being able to keep up with today's tv and movie characters, whose quick thinking and uber-cool banter requires decent actors to make it not sound like another cable-ready sitcom. By casting actors that have experience with well-made tv and indie films, you get a better flow, even when they're playing it strictly tongue-in-cheek. Add David Tennant (Doctor Who) who plays magician Peter Vincent (yes, he's a magician here, not a late-night monster movie host) as the bastard love child of Criss Angel and Russell Brand, and the stage is set for one helluva ride. Tennant and Collette do such a great job playing it up for the cameras that it's a shame they didn't have a real scene working off each other, that'da been amazing.
Heeeeey, this cool back-and-forth banter between all these characters sounds an awful lot like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Well duh; Fright Night was written by Marti Noxon (Buffy, Angel, Private Practice, Mad Men). She's the master of the hip conversation, so it's no surprise that the characters here are just as hep as the one's you're more familiar with. What's great about this film is the choice of setting. In a Las Vegas suburb, apparently there are tons of folks that work strange hours, and that come and go based on availability of work. So someone who sleeps all day, and folks that disappear? Not really an issue. People react as you'd expect them to in real life; he's a bit of a nutter, maybe a little psycho, but nothing supernatural is going on. But when Vampire Jerry starts eating on the street, things start to get all sortsa nasty. All props to the filmmakers for keeping standard vampire lore intact, which makes the story more fun to follow with that bit of the familiar around.
The effects in Fright Night are well done, from vampire fangs to re-healing to the poof of a dead vamp to the "no vamp on camera" shots. One scene, where a vamp almost gets beheaded and you can see behind the neck to the wall felt straight out of Death Becomes Her, and it's an amazing piece of work. Points deducted for the Monty Python-esque one-armed vampire in one scene though. I just wanted to tell the poor vamp to look under his shirt. The 3D works well here, giving you ashes of dead vamps floating all over the theater, and claws grabbing for you when you least expect it. It feels like old black-and-white B-movie 3D, and I mean that in the very best way. All cheese, no filler. Though gotta say I think it would have been better if Farrell had been allowed to keep his usual speaking voice, as the American accent he uses here seems put on and in some scenes he looks frankly uncomfortable speaking that way. But he looks like he's enjoying himself playing a really, really bad guy. Unlike the original Fright Night, once people start to figure him out, this Jerry doens't give a rat's ass who knows what's going on. He'll attack anybody, anywhere, and if you don't let him in? He'll blow up your house. Like David Tennant's rolickin' Peter Vincent, Vegas Showgirl, watching Farrell/Jerry strut his stuff might be just as much fun as he had doin' it.
There are a few tip-of-the-hat moments to fans of the original in this remake. Chris Sarandon has a thoroughly enjoyable cameo. Amy still wears a white dress at the big climax. The freaky teeth you see on the original are still around. Colin's Jerry is just as suave as Chris Sarandon's. But a few of the new twists to the movie, especially the hurry-up-and-wait reveal of Jerry and the undoing of Evil Ed, sucked a bit of life out of the picture. It's hard to root for the good guys if we haven't been given enough time to really like them. I felt a pull to root for them, but that's because I'm a big fan of the original, not because there was any believable character development. There wasn't time. I also fear the use of current pop hits like Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks" will leave the movie feeling dated.
So what did I learn watching this remake? Anton Yelchin makes a badass Ghostbuster. A bottle of Midori fits perfectly in the pocket of a black satin robe. Stupid people still run upstairs to get away from bad guys. Peter Vincent is still a pussy. And if you put it all together, it makes for one enjoyable, if not exactly lingering, experience.


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I want food. 'fun' food. Not broccoli and veggies and good for me things. I want coca-cola gummy bears and chips and cereal. I want to bake … chocolate chip cake and lemon whippersnappers, just to eat them. To taste the sweet and the crunchy.
I am full. Physically full, my belly is. From lunch that took place merely 1 hour ago.
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Is a router also a modem?
I have a Linksys – Wireless-G Broadband Router with 4-Port Ethernet Switch
Model: WRT54G2 from bestbuy. I need to choose an ISP for my new apartment and I am thinking about comcast. when I try to sign up for comcast, they ask if I need to lease a modem for one person, purchase a gateway for up to 5 people or if i already own a modem. They also ask if I want installation on 1 computer or installation on 2–5 computers. So will my old router count as a modem? and which installation will I need to choose for me and my roomate? can I just get the installation on one computer and use the wireless router so my roomate can have internet?
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Depression and Suicide
Depression and the Heart - ABCNews (video link)
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Bad Breakups Cause Depression
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Losses that involve lower self-esteem are more likely to lead to depression than a loss such as a death of a loved one.
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Vitamin deficiency may lead to depression and dementia in the elderly.
In a study conducted by the National Institute on Aging, disabled women over age 65 with a vitamin B12 deficiency were twice as likely to suffer from depression as those with a full store of the vitamin. In related research, men who took vitamins C and E seemed to have mental abilities that were superior, on the average, to those men who did not.


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Summer is almost here, and it's a great time to get our patios party-ready. Whether your summer will be jam packed with casual BBQs, al fresco dinner parties, or anything in between, outdoor furniture is a great, stylish way to transform a backyard into an outdoor living space everyone will enjoy all season. We've put together some of our favorite picks for styling an outdoor living space. If you're into classic colors, textures, and prints, we've got looks you'll love! If you're all about casual styles, and laid-back designs, we've got something for you, too!
What makes our classic picks "classic?" Traditionally-inspired lines, rich textures, and subdued hues combine to give timeless style to these outdoor pieces.
1. St. Teresa Sofa – The rich rusty color of the sofa is neutral, elegant, and perfect for any outdoor living area. Soft, supportive, and made for outdoor use, this piece is a great addition to your space!
2. St. Teresa Fire Pit – This fire pit brings Old World-inspired craftsmanship to your patio with its metalwork. This classic piece is one everybody will love to gather around!
3. Haven Umbrella – We LOVE the classic canvas color of this nifty umbrella that can be moved and positioned wherever shade is needed!
4. Montego Medallion Rug – Medallions that mirror the circular details of the fire pit bring a colorful yet classic touch to the space. Rugs are a great way to add a room-like feel to your outdoor space!
Keep it casual:
How can you style a more casual outdoor living space? Choose pieces with relaxed lines, choose colors you love, and design a space that has comfort in mind!
1. New Haven Sofa– Sleek, laid-back style and bold red make this outdoor sofa a colorful, casual must-have for any outdoor living space.
2. New Haven Coffee Table – Streamlined and simple, this coffee table is multi-purpose, and is sure to suit any chill patio setting.
3. New Haven Umbrella– Matching the red of the sofa, this casual umbrella provides shade with a no-fuss, fun-in-the-sun design.
4. Montego Striped Rug – Colorful stripes are a great way to accent a relaxed patio. We LOVE this colorful, casual area rug that's made for outside.
Things to keep in mind about patio furniture:
When shopping to furnish your outdoor living space it's important to know what makes certain pieces patio party-ready. As is the case with all Furniture Row outdoor designs, products should be specifically intended for outdoor use, and to withstand the elements.
- Our metal pieces feature either tubular or hand-cast aluminum to bring you durability and weather resistance without unnecessary weight. With proper care, pieces should not rust, and should wear well. All wood and woven pieces are durably made and finished to be protected, too.
- From sofa cushions to rugs and pillows, outdoor fabrics are made of high quality, durable yet soft materials. They're designed to dry quickly, and to hold up better to weather and sunlight then indoor furniture. Proper care varies for each piece, but it's good idea to move upholstery to covered storage during extreme temps, rainstorms, or extended periods of time.
- While made to be outside, patio furnishings are not designed to be left outside year-round. Seasonal use, gentle cleaning and maintenance ensure your favorite outdoor living pieces will be ready to rock each year.


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Submit an application for permanent residence to the Government of Canada
The Government of Canada has jurisdiction over the final admission of applicants. After obtaining your Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate), you must submit an application for permanent residence (visa) as a skilled worker selected by Québec to the Centralized Intake Office in Canada, in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
The Government of Canada will evaluate your medical records and those of your family members, and conduct a security check.
If you meet all the requirements, you will be issued a permanent residence visa by the Government of Canada.
Fees and timeframes for a permanent residence visa
Fees are levied by the Government of Canada for processing applications for permanent residence (visa).
Fees are also levied for medical examinations and security checks.
Processing times can vary from one territory to the next.
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Our programs give children amazing experiences; putting smiles on faces and developing skills which set them up for life.
At Flyaway Gymnastics we believe that through positive experiences children can achieve great things.
Our programs make children smile. We teach boys and girls how to do handstands and cartwheels and hang upside down, everything they love doing; but Flyaway Gymnastics offers so much more than this.
We don't just teach gymnastics skills, we give children the opportunity to learn important life skills in a fun, safe and friendly environment so that they can strive to be the best they can be, and believe than anything is possible.
Gymnastics offers many developmental benefits to children of all ages and abilities, and is considered as a fundamental life sport which builds confidence, strength, balance and coordination in all those who participate.
Gymnastics is a sport that optimises activities for brain and body development. It is lots of fun, beautiful to watch and anyone can give it a go.
Children can start as young as 4 months old and parents can be confident that their child is developing strong foundations for whatever they choose to do later on in life.
"Gymnastics is to sport what the alphabet is to reading"
Gymnastics Australia.
Our Vision
That all children (have the opportunity to) participate in gymnastics programs, giving them the best possible foundations for life.
Our Mission
To prepare children for a happy and healthy future by delivering high quality gymnastics programs which develop strong bodies and strong minds.
Our Values
- Fun - Fun is an essential element of all our programs. We want to see smiling, happy faces.
- Safety - The safety of gymnasts, coaches, members and visitors is our number one priority.
- Diversity - We respect diversity and provide opportunities for all.
- Community - To feel a sense of belonging in a community, we must be involved. Our programs bring people together and make a positive difference to our community.
- Inclusive - Gymnastics is a sport for every body.


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Midwest Electric honored as Chamber Business Spotlight
The Perkins County Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight honor was awarded to Midwest Electric for the month of August.
Midwest Electric Cooperative Corporation was formed in 1945 to supply electric service to Perkins and Keith counties.
According to General Manager Larry Umberger, Board Chair Dale Erlewine "closed the switch to provide the first power to Perkins County."
As a member owned cooperative, Midwest Electric is focused on providing electrical services to rural population and businesses. The majority of the company's sales are to irrigators in the surrounding area.
During the company's first month in 1945, Midwest Electric was connected to 224 farm customers, averaging 78 kWh's per month.
Today, the company provides power to over 2700 customers, averaging 220 million kWh's annually.
The company currently has 29 employees and nine Board of Directors.
Midwest Electric continues to stand for what they started in 1945, providing reliable and affordable electricity to their members.
As the Business Spotlight for August, Midwest Electric received the Perkins County Chamber traveling trophy to display at their location until the September meeting.
Midwest Electric is located at 104 Washington Ave., in Grant and can be reached at 308-352-4356.


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This handloom cotton fabric is in light pink mixed with beige.
I wanted to do a medium sized motif repeat pattern for a yoke,for quite sometime.
For this set, the salwar[Indian pants] is block printed cotton in dark pink.
The basic pattern is in oval shape, which is repeated all over the yoke.
The colours used were pink& green, apt for creepers,flowers& leaves.
This picture was taken,while I was still working the embroidery-
After finishing the embroidery, I added a few zardosi beads at the tips,
Now, the finished yoke with the salwar.
Though the basic pattern is not very big, by repeating it,we can have a big embroidered yoke.A few years back, I had a store bought tunic, embroidered[machine] with this type of yoke, This tunic is inspired by that.


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Over the past 15 years, palm oil has been under increased scrutiny for its negative environmental and social impacts. Environmental issues highlighted include extensive deforestation, habitat loss for threatened and endangered species, poor air quality from burning forests and peatlands, as well as greenhouse gas emissions deriving from land use change. On the social side, the greatest concerns revolve around land rights of communities, as well as labour conditions in plantations and the potential exploitation and exclusion of smallholders from the value chain.
This new paper from CSR Asia looks at the experience of smallholders in the case of palm oil – primarily through the work of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) set up in 2003 to define and implement standards for sustainable palm oil. In particular, the paper examines the certification of sustainable palm oil and the opportunities that this can provide for smallholders.
The public debate on palm oil has often centred on large corporate entities driving the industry, ignoring the fact that smallholders play a critical role in the sector. In the large palm-producing countries, smallholders make up over 40 per cent of planted hectares. In emerging palm growing markets, such as Thailand, smallholders make up almost 80 per cent of production area.
In addition to the important current role of smallholders in oil palm, the report explores the lessons from palm oil, and opportunities for large palm oil producers to expand the model of smallholder inclusion. This is seen as key to the local license to operate, and often is one of the critical negotiation cards held by the large companies when acquiring land.
Private sector companies are best placed to drive inclusive business opportunities for smallholders and enhance productivity
Key findings of the report include:
- Robust land governance is a prerequisite for sustained success of smallholder and community programmes and avoidance of conflict. RSPO social tools have proven useful to address these challenges, but more robust implementation is still needed
- Private sector companies are best placed to drive inclusive business opportunities for smallholders and enhance productivity, but may need support for funding and capacity building
- The most important role of government is to provide clarity on legal land titles and enable civil resolution of conflict without interference. In addition, government can supply funding and capacity to companies wishing to engage smallholders in marginal locations
- Intergovernmental and Non-Governmental Organisations play critical roles as watchdogs, facilitators and advocates for communities and smallholders
- Multi-stakeholder initiatives have the potential to create sector-wide, systemic change, focussing on joint solutions, resulting in better informed, better supported and more sustainable policy and practice changes
- As pressures on companies to reduce carbon emissions and protect forests are mounting, specific consideration and participatory frameworks must be developed to ensure that land set-asides does not prevent communities from access to development and basic needs
- Women's economic empowerment has received little attention within the RSPO framework, but robust free prior and consent approaches can be adjusted and improved to strengthen opportunities for women
- Reliance on retailers and brand support is unlikely to drive inclusive agriculture models, as there is scant willingness to pay a premium. Instead focus on traceable and low-risk supply chains can be leveraged as a strategic advantage
Using the example of the RSPO, the paper argues that multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) are seen as potentially powerful institutions filling the governance gap that exists around complex sustainability issues. Voluntary initiatives across an entire sector can change policies and practices, and attitudes and beliefs of companies.
MSIs have the potential to create sector-wide, systemic change, focussing on joint solutions, resulting in better informed, better supported and more sustainable policy and practice changes. Inclusive business interventions associated with a MSI can help to address the interests of underrepresented, marginalised and vulnerable groups.
The paper, written by CSR Asia is part of a partnership with Oxfam on inclusive business value chains. Professor Richard Welford is chairman of CSR Asia. This post originally appeared in CSR Asia.
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text: Error correction attempts to detect and correct errors in systems that transport information. Many systems use error correction. From proof readers of books through to biological systems that check DNA replication. It is very important in the domain of data transfer over computer networks. Error detection methods are the bedrock of error correction. Errors need to be identified before any action can be taken. Some networking protocols include extra information within data packets that can be used to repair the data if required. There are many ways to do this. Sometimes the error correction method is simply to ask the sender to try again until no errors are detected.