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The First "In Search Of Heroes" Article Published in the Coronado Eagle Newspaper in 1993
What is a Hero or Heroine? How does one arrive at this exalted position? According to "Big Brain," my talking "Franklin Language Master," the attributes are the same for both sexes. Heroes are individuals admired for their achievements and qualities. They especially demonstrate the courage to conquer fear or despair. Where are the Heroes of today, when the world needs them so desperately?
Are we the audience and the major news media equally responsible for the lack of publicity for Heroes? Have you ever wondered, "Why is there such a focus on traumatic, violent and frightening events?" Does a steady diet of this material perpetuate fear and despair?
Do we experience a vicarious thrill from the misfortune of others? Are our senses dulled, ethics corrupted and morals so jaded we require greater quantities of violence and shocking events to stimulate our interest? I still remember when one murder caused social outrage and community activism!
Too many people today are apprehensive, frightened by things beyond the edges of perception. They are afraid of many things. Riots, wars, terrorist acts and natural catastrophes are increasing in frequency and intensity.
Physical and emotional abuse, chronic diseases, financial failure affect every family to different degrees. The consequences of unremitting fear just don't go away by themselves. The quality of life decreases dramatically when all hope is lost. Something positive must be done. A solution is to locate and publicize real-life Heroes in these fearful and perilous times.
The tremendous need for inspiration and positive role models increases exponentially with each horrific act and devastating event. Experts believe a factor of ten times as much positive stimulus is required to overcome one negative event.
How many people are desirous of reading and seeing uplifting articles about people triumphing over human trials, tribulations and misery? Are there any real-life Heroes laboring to help solve the immense social and environmental problems facing humanity?
I believe the answer is an emphatic yes! Heroes are everywhere! They are ordinary people determined to serve and help others; to make the world a better place. Daily, across the face of the earth, people willingly assist family members, friends, and strangers. They compassionately minister to the injured, poor and sick. They Help Enthusiastically, Responsibly, Optimistically, Exceptionally and Socially (HEROES), with no fanfare, demand for recognition or public acclaim. These humble people of every race demonstrate the loftiest qualities of humanity.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated, "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." True unconditional love is helping and serving others without expectation of return. This is heroism at its most intimate and beneficial level. Mahatma Gandhi said, "Where there is love there is life…"
All societies need Heroes to rise up and be recognized. The light of their actions should be publicized by local television and print media. These extraordinary, ordinary people are an inspiration to others. They are a catalyst for beneficial change in their communities.
The time has come that people must concentrate on the good in each person, rather than the evil that plagues our world. Children and teenagers desperately need to learn about those who reach out and beneficially touch the lives of others and those less fortunate.
Victor Hugo once shared, "There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come." A group of individuals concerned about the minimal amount of media coverage for real-life Heroes are creating a "In Search Of Heroes Program" for teenagers. Ralph Zuranski, former Special Features writer for the "Coronado Eagle Newspaper," is looking for promising young writers and journalism mentors for them to go out into their communities in search of local Heroes.
Just as "Superman" was accompanied by "Jimmy Olsen," these cub reporters will help locate the Heroes, conduct the interview and contribute their thoughts and impressions. The finished product will then be submitted to newspapers, magazines, television stations and published on the In-Search-Of-Heroes website that is in the final developmental stages.
Hopefully, the news media will publish and broadcast these stories. The goals of the program will be to:
1. Identify and praise local Heroes.
2. Educate people about Heroes and heroic action.
3. Inspire young people to want to become Heroes.
4. Help young writers and photographers develop and perfect their writing skills.
5. Receive published credit for their writing, art and photo contributions.
Extensive research has proven individuals often meet or exceed their own and other's expectations. When children envision themselves as Heroes, heroic action is not far behind. Public recognition and concrete rewards for excellence are a wonderful incentive for young people. Every person can benefit by creating a Hero or Heroine within, to help them deal with the difficulties of life.
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." The creators of the "In Search Of Heroes Program" have the desire to inspire young children to dream, to imagine themselves Heroes. These people are working hard to create vehicles for the dreams of teenagers to become reality. As in the book "Dune," the dreamers must awaken. People need to believe they can make their dreams for global peace, joy, prosperity and love a universal experience. The heroic example of others is a prerequisite.
"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve." Dr. Albert Schweitzer. If you want more information about the "In Search Of Heroes Program," contact Ralph Zuranski: firstname.lastname@example.com "Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises." Demosthenes
The Second "In Search Of Heroes" Article Published in the Coronado Eagle Newspaper in 1993: Parents Are Heroes!
Who are the real Heroes in society? What are the names of those that daily Help Enthusiastically, Responsibly, Optimistically (HERO)? After two weeks of living with a visiting thirteen year-old, the answer became readily apparent; all mothers and fathers!
My first attempt at surrogate parenting is completed. I now respect and admire all parents, especially single moms and dads, more than ever. They are truly the ultimate, unsung, and unnoticed Heroes.
How did I arrive at this conclusion, this realization of fact? Well, after 44 years of being single, I assumed I was ready to teach a young person about super nutrition, brain integration, exercise, stretching, two-handed tennis and creative writing.
I had spent many years preparing myself to teach a young person like David Ganong, the first Hero-In-Training, the most valuable things I had learned in 30 years of health research. Boy, was I in for a big surprise! I erroneously believed I could transform him into the ultimate teenage athlete and genius. Little did I realize my expectations were radically different than his desires and interests.
Where does adult idealism and high expectations end and the childhood reality begin? I recently discovered the answer. It ends during your first couple of days! Everything that can go wrong will! My high hopes, great expectations and idealism diminished quickly. I began to wonder how parents raise kids without going insane.
From the beginning things went other than planned. I waited for David at the wrong gate at the San Diego Airport. After the passengers emptied from the plane, a sick feeling arose in the pit of my stomach. "No David! What now? Do I have the airline and the flight number correct? Obviously not!"
I immediately checked with the agent. She searched for his name on all flights out of Boston. There was no listing. I wondered, "Am I getting old and senile or are his parents playing tricks?" I was looking for someone to blame.
Had I transcribed the wrong information or did they mistakenly give me incorrect data? Was this a test of my intestinal fortitude and ingenuity? I began to feel the stress building, the anxiety increasing.
After numerous pages and missed connections, David came up and grabbed my arm, as I desperately searched for a face barely remembered, one that had almost certainly changed in the last 5 years. He said, "Ralph, I am glad I found you. I recognized you because you look the same but your hair is a lot grayer."
I thought sarcastically, "Fine, thanks a lot kid. You really know how to score points with someone, concerned about getting older." I began to get upset but suddenly realized his statement was only childhood honesty. I was getting older, just as he was becoming a young man.
We started off on the wrong foot. Someone had blown the flight information, but everything worked out. He confessed being quite frightened after 90 minutes of searching for a familiar face. I was very relieved he had recognized mine, no matter how I had aged.
"Well David, what do you want to eat," I asked enthusiastically. I had accumulated the most nutritious food; alfalfa, clover and sunflower seed sprouts, three types of lettuce, cabbage, carrots and squash and sprouted grain Essene bread. I was ready, willing and able to feed him fresh fruits and juices, slightly steamed vegetables, delicious brown rice, soy protein smoothies, fertile brown eggs, lean steak and fresh fish. "Whoa, was I mistaken!"
David quickly set me straight, "I hate fish. I eat cereal with milk for breakfast. I usually have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch. Pizza and ice cream are my favorite foods. I don't eat sprouts but like lettuce with Italian dressing! I like hamburgers and fries!"
I was stunned! I suddenly saw the big picture. I was learning fast about the nutritional battle that rages between kids that like junk food and parents that want them to eat healthy. His father, a medical doctor had counseled me long before David arrived, "Make sure he takes two acidophilus capsules in the morning, 40 minutes before eating. Give him two enzymes pills with every meal and two Super Blue Green Alpha and Omega Algae capsules at breakfast and lunch. Everything will be okay."
Dr. Ganong told me, "The acidophilus keeps his intestines healthy and elimination normal. The enzymes help break down all foods. The Omegas are nerve and brain cell food. The Alphas provide all the micro-nutrients required to keep him healthy and energetic."
This sounded good! I realized my only choice was to take the capsules also. If they helped a kid be healthy while eating what I considered junk food, perhaps they would help me survive a journey into the nightmare of "Junk Food Hell."
One thing that really surprised me was how much children sleep. David worked overtime at the San Diego Comic Convention. He interviewed Jim Shooter, one of the most important people in the comic industry and head of "Defiant Comics" We were up until 11 PM every night and had to get up early.
I thought David would want to get up at 5 AM every morning to work out on the "Life Cycle," "Stair Master," and Dyna-Cam machines, stretch and learn to play two-handed tennis. Was I in for another shock; one workout and that was it! The exercise part of the program was suddenly history!
"Welcome to child reality versus adult expectations!" David needed lots of sleep. On most days, after the third time of telling him, "David, it's time to get up," I realized I was doing something wrong. With no response other than open glazed eyes, it occurred to me to ask, "Are you listening to me?" The blank stare was enough. It dawned on me he was sleeping with his eyes open.
I wondered, "How do kids do this? Is he deliberately trying to torment me?" I soon discovered the answer was no. The simple fact is, kids need more sleep than adults; so much for the physical conditioning and tennis lessons.
Another question I asked often is, "Why do kids need a new towel every time they take a shower? After all, their bodies are clean when they come out of the shower, aren't they?" Theoretically, one towel should last at least a couple of weeks.
For all you concerned moms, yes, I did burn the midnight oil washing clothes and towels. David insisted on clean clothes every day. This was a real eye opener, changing under wear I can understand but different pants every day? This was a mystery. "Ralph, welcome to laundry reality!"
My respect for parents, especially single moms and dads, escalated to the Nth degree. "How do they keep their sanity, feed the kids, clean the house, wash the clothes and make a living all at the same time?" I was just barely competent at all four! I wondered, "Does daily practice make it any easier?"
After the four days at the comic convention, David slept one entire day. I was very impressed with his sleeping ability. I assumed he was really tired. I had learned my lesson. Let him sleep and get as much done as possible.
For two days, David transcribed his interview with Jim Shooter and filled out his contest entry form to be a "Good Guy" in the "Defiant Comic Contest ". David was very interested in winning the $1000 and royalty contract so he could buy a new CD-ROM drive for his MacIntosh computer. We made a lot of trips to computer stores to look at software and hardware. David and I had a running battle over which was best, Windows or MacIntosh based computers. After a few days, I didn't really care anymore.
During his stay, David proved he was a real HERO. He taught Kelly McCormack at the "Coronado Fitness Center" how to use her computer. David helped interview CHS Water Polo Coach Randy Burgess. When he discovered the Coach had a software problem with his "Mac," David volunteered to fixed it. Randy, his wife, daughter and new son were so grateful, they bought him dinner at "La Salsa."
As a reward for his hard work and computer knowledge generosity, I decided take David in search of Heroes at the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Universal Studios, Disneyland and Magic Mountain. We worked together to make "Eagle" Press Credential Passes. David helped write and fax HIT proposals to the different theme park public relation departments.
After going to the Zoo and Sea World I was sick of amusement park rides. We needed another teenager to accompany David. I called my best friends Cindy and Ted Neale. Their 15 year old daughter Laura was interested in participating in the HIT Program. I was thrilled and relieved.
We traveled to Los Angles and stayed at the luxurious home of Bernie Kowalski, television producer of Magnum P.I., Air Wolf, Perry Mason, Knight Rider and Jake and the Fatman. Laura is his granddaughter and her parents were very gracious.
We visited Universal Studios, Disneyland and Magic Mountain. Laura and David enjoyed just about every ride and interviewed Heroes in the public relations department at Disneyland. They evaluated all the rides and compared the features of each park. (These interviews will appear in a future issue of the Eagle.)
The whirlwind tour was exhausting and humorous. I will have a special report on the perceptions of my two cub journalists, their ratings of the parks and rides and the funny situations that occurred. We all ate lots of junk food and ice cream.
After my two weeks of parenting I am compelled to say, "Parents I salute and admire you! How do you do it? I thank God for Super Blue Green Algae that makes you smart, keeps you healthy and gives you energy, enzymes that digest pizza (which we ate continuously), and acidophilus that prevented constipation." Both David, Laura and I survived in style, became the best of friends, and learned to respect each other. Both David, Laura and I learned that becoming HEROES is not as simple as we thought.
I am thankful for the training I received and realizations experienced during the Heroes-In-Training Program. I have gained a greater appreciation and respect for young people and am beginning to understand parental responsibility.
The Third "In Search Of Heroes" Article Published in the Coronado Eagle Newspaper in 1993: Laura Neal Comic Book Heroine!
The sickening screech of tortured rubber against rough pavement startled early morning Los Angeles commuters and residents. The frightening sound was a forewarning of impending tragedy.
In the blink of an eye, the thunderous explosion of sound caused by two autos colliding announced the beginning of the ultimate, unthinkable, nightmare chain of events for an innocent family. The hearts of witnesses ached at the terrible sight before them.
Waves of anger and disbelief washed over the bystanders. People raced to aid of the seriously injured young girls. Strong arms imprisoned the drunk driver, as he attempted to run, blocking his escape.
Laura and Sarah Neale were on their way to school. Now they lay trapped in the twisted wreckage of their parents car. Both were screaming in pain, grief and disbelief. The irresponsible young man who caused the accident was too drunk to care; too inconsiderate to comprehend the devastating consequences of his drinking and driving.
The thoughtless actions of this drunk, uninsured driver, who was on probation, resulted in a tragedy of devastating proportions. The lives of the Neale family had been violated and brutalized at the deepest levels. They did not have "Uninsured Motorist Coverage" on the girl's insurance policy. The guilty man would not pay one penny. The victims would be made to suffer even more. This was a cruel, unexpected financial blow.
Laura had been sitting on the top of the world. She was one of eight children chosen from thousands to appear in "Defiant's Good Guys" comic book about the fictional lives of young super heroes.
Now this beautiful, kind, loving fifteen year old writhed in terrible pain. Her back was broken. The L1 vertebrae had disintegrated. The powerful shearing forces of the crash were beyond belief. Her sister Sarah's elbow was crushed.
Their parents, Cindy and Ted were devastated by this unexpected, incomprehensible turn of events. They suffered in agonized silence. They were unable to help Laura as she fought an intense battle against total paralysis, her body wracked by incredible pain.
As Laura lay immobilized in her hospital bed, Jim Shooter and the staff at "Defiant Comics" were stunned and dismayed by the bad news relayed by a grieving father. Each of the thousands of children entering the contest had found a special place in the hearts of the "Defiant" staff.
J. Clark Smith told me emotionally, "The children's letters were so poignant. Many exposed the injured hearts of many young people brutalized by a viscous and cruel world."
The eight contest winners had been adopted into the "Defiant" family.
Many prayed for Laura and desperately wished for her complete recovery. The staff immediately sent a large get-well card composed of the original cover artwork for the "Good Guys" and a gorgeous, stuffed animal. This gesture was a magnificent display of their love and concern but it paled in comparison to the magnitude of the disaster.
The "Good Guys" kickoff promotion was only two weeks away. The big question was, "Would Laura survive the ten hours of dangerous surgery required to repair the severe trauma to her spine?" No one even considered the possibility she would be able to attend the function.
Laura's spine required the fusing of three bones in her back. She would have three stainless steel rods in her spine forever. Bone fragments were surgically removed from her hip and rib to build a replacement vertebrae. All her organs were temporarily removed from the body cavity during the delicate surgery. Laura bravely fought for her life on the operating table; tenaciously clinging to the fleeting hope of a normal future.
During this long, horrible ordeal, Laura was given morphine to help control the unbelievable pain. Once she was released to go home, she could only take Tylenol. Other stronger pain killers made her sick.
Laura's insides hurt terribly. They were bruised during the operation. She could hardly eat or hold down food. Laura was forced to begin walking and standing immediately. Most of the time was spent sitting in a wheel chair fighting the pain and trying to sleep.
Laura refused to become discouraged, bitter or angry. She decided to focus on good. Laura made up her mind that she would be there, on stage, when Jim Shooter introduced the eight "Good Guys" to the world. She knew that a lot of kids who read the "Good Guys" comic were expecting her character "Flex" to triumph over this tragic event.
November 27, the big day, arrived in a blur. Laura proved she possesses a special, heroic level of courage and determination. She survived the 60 minute drive to "Mile High Mega Comic Store" and stood on stage with the other children long enough to be introduced as a Good Guy. Then she sat bravely in her wheel chair for over an hour signing autographs for the adoring fans.
Everyone was so of proud Laura, especially her parents. The "Defiant" staff and fans were impressed and inspired by this girl's strength, stamina, perseverance, fortitude and love. She is a true heroine, just like her character "Flex."
Cindy, her mom, said joyfully, "It feels really good. I am just so happy that Laura is here. She has always been a good guy to me. Now she is a good guy to everyone. This contest has really helped. She lives day-by-day and hour-by-hour because of the accident. Today she has been able to go one step above."
Ted Neale said gratefully, "It is very, very exciting as I stand here watching her enjoy being a celebrity for a little while. It is neat thing she is doing. I think she is a little awestruck at all this. It is kind of overwhelming. I just thank God she can be here. It is amazing how everything worked out. All I can say is that God is good."
After working with and interviewing most of the "Defiant" staff over the last six months, I believe they are the moral leaders in the comic industry. They are dedicated, caring individuals producing quality stories. Their efforts to inspire young and old alike to live good, responsible lives are making the world a better place.
The "Good Guys" comic book and the ongoing contest to find new Heroes is transforming the minds, hearts and spirits of young people. They single-handedly are creating a grass roots movement designed to inspire young people to become real-life Heroes in their homes, schools and communities. It is about time someone caused people of all ages to discover and implement the human qualities and actions that make Heroes out of ordinary people.


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St. Marys in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort St. Marys
Erected 1974 by The Auglaize County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts or Castles • Military • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 40° 32.306′ N, 84° 23.106′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker is on Herzing Street 0.2 miles east of South Main Street (Ohio Route 66), on the left when traveling east. This historical marker is located in the south end of the village of St. Marys, in a Lutheran cemetery, along the banks of the St. Marys Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Marys OH 45885, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Saint Marys River (approx. 0.4 miles away); The "Short Level" of the Miami and Erie Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Miami and Erie Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort St. Marys / Fort Barbee / Girty Town (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grand Lake Saint Marys (approx. 1.7 miles away); Broadwell Mill (approx. 3.8 miles away); New Knoxville: The Ladbergen Kinship (approx. 4.7 miles away); Plank Road (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.
More about this marker. To get to the remote location of this historical marker one needs to travel through the south end of St. Marys on South Main Street (State Route 66). If traveling north on South Main Street then just before you go under the railroad viaduct turn right onto Herzing Street.
If you are traveling south on South Main Street then immediately after you pass under the railroad viaduct, turn left onto Herzing Street.
Once on Herzing street proceed due east and almost immediately the street appears to dead end into the parking lot of a building that was once a bowling alley. Before you enter the parking lot, turn left onto a gravel road and follow it to the cemetery. Once you travel about 0.2 miles from South Main Street you will see this historical marker, affixed to a large rock, on your left, on the edge of the cemetery.
Regarding Fort St. Marys. In his book, "The Forts of Ohio" (copyright 2005), author Gary S. Williams states the following:
"The northernmost post on Anthony Wayne's water-based supply route was also selected because the site had been used previously. The current site of the Auglaize County town of St. Marys had been a trading post and village headed by James Girty, a brother of the notorious renegade, Simon Girty. James had been a partner of Peter Loramie, and had fled to the banks of the St.Mary's River after George Roger Clark's men had destroyed Loramie's Store in 1782."
"From 1783 to 1790, Girty maintained his trading post. He was married to a Shawnee woman,
"When Wayne had Fort St. Marys built on the site in 1795, many referred to it as Fort Girty Town. Fort names were sometimes a generation behind in St. Marys, because when Fort Barbee was built during the War of 1812, many referred to that post as Fort St. Marys."
"Wayne had considered a water route for supplies during the summer of 1794, but it wasn't until a year later that he authorized Henry Burbeck to build a blockhouse to store building supplies at St. Marys. The actual construction of the fort was done in October, 1795, by a detail under the Lieutenant John Michael. After the small fort was completed, the officer in charge was a Lieutenant John Whistler. Whistler had come to America with the British Army during the Revolution and was captured when Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga. He returned to this country and took up a military career, as did his son. His grandson, however, took a different path as the painter, James Abbot McNeil Whistler."
"As the first fort on the Lake Erie watershed, Fort St. Marys was where the military
"The fort was abandoned in 1796. When a new fort was built in 1812, it was located slightly closer to downtown St. Marys, almost adjacent to the old grounds. There is a marker in the Lutheran Cemetery noting the location of Fort St. Marys and an archaeological dig has uncovered several artifacts from the era."
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Simon Girty's life as a renagade.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,551 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.


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Just when you thought this fall's lineup of independent ski & snowboard movie premieres was a little light, out of nowhere a flood of ski movie tours have released their schedules. From Faction Skis to Travis Rice's newest flick, the tour front has exploded! But, we know how painful it is for you to try and find them all, so we keep on adding them to our event calendar. And don't forget to check out our first installment of Ski Movies being released this fall as well.
Depth Perception – Quick Silver
"Thank you" Travis Rice and Brainfarm Productions for raising the bar on snowboard film production. Before That's It That's All, it seemed like the only goal of a video was to showcase riding thirty minutes straight without telling you anything about the person. Travis then combined cinematography, storytelling, and off the hook riding to make a film like no other before it. And for 2017, Travis is back with his sponsor Quicksilver to bring you: Depth Perception. From what we've heard, this film goes back to the roots. I don't know about you, but I'm incredibly excited to see his latest installment.
Check out our event calendar to see all the U.S. stops.
Monday – October 16th – Bozeman
Tuesday – October 17th – Jackson Hole
Travis Rice, Bryan Fox, Austen Sweetin, and Robin Van Gyn
Filmed on Location
CMH Galena
Arcadia – Transworld Snowboarding
Transworld as a company has ALWAYS been at the forefront of the boardsports industry. From publishing a business magazine to covering snowboarding, skateboarding, and surfing, they are a juggernaut! With such a large footprint, it makes sense that their films are just as impressive and important for snowboarding. Their latest installment Arcadia looks amazing and we're excited that we've been given the opportunity to premiere this film in Lake Tahoe. Stay tuned… more Local Freshies® info to come! Until then, be sure to keep checking out our website or better yet, sign up to our newsletter so you don't miss ANY news.
Friday – November 17th – South Lake Tahoe
Halldór Helgason, Alek Oestreng, BYND X MDLS, Victor Daviet, Jesse Paul, The Manboys, Jordan Small, Victor De Le Rue and Red Gerard
Guest List – Good Company Skis
The importance of "Good Company" to make the best out of your day skiing can't be stressed enough. And just like the name of the business, this group of skiers is putting out their second feature film and it looks beyond amazing. If you're near Sun Valley, we HIGHLY suggest putting the single stop Guest List premiere on your calendar.
Saturday – Oct 14th – Sun Valley
Tom Wallisch, Karl Fostvedt, Dale Talkington, Mike Hornbeck, Khai Krepela, Niklas Eriksson, Dylan Sondrup, Andy Partridge, Lucas Wachs, Thayne Rich, Lupe Hagearty, Tim McChesney, John Ware, Colby Stevenson, Ethan Swadburg, and Maggie Voisin
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Deadwood SD, Cook City MT, Sun Valley ID, Seven Springs PA, BC, and so many more
Numinous – Dendrite Studios
The award-winning film production house Dendrite Studios has brought us such legendary films as Jumbo Wild and Out of the Shadows. After a seven year ski film "hiatus", they're now returning with a bunch of ideas both simple yet complex. Shot entirely in British Columbia, expect to have your mind blown and perceptions changed of what a big mountain ski flick is supposed to be!
Thursday – October 5th – Homewood
Saturday – October 7th – Sun Valley
Kye Petersen, Logan Pehota, Matty Richard, Dane Tudor, Callum Petit, Chris Rubens, Pep Fujas and Ryland Bell
This is Home
Known as "nomads", some skiers follow the snow wherever it falls, only returning home because they must. In their first film endeavor, the Faction Collective returns to their homes all around the world, taking them back to their old stomping grounds. From new challenges, secret spots and their favorite lines, they chronicle what is now the new norm for freeskiers. It's up to them to make the best of the conditions available. It teaches us that the search for the perfect ride starts in our own backyard.
Check out our event calendar to see all the U.S. stops.
Thursday – October 12th – Burlington
Duncan Adams, Sam Anthamatten, Johnny Collinson, Adam Delorme, Mathilde Gremaud, Alex Hall, Daniel Hanka, Tim McChesney, Antti Ollila, Arnaud Rougier, Eirik Sateroy, Pablo Schweizer, Kelly & Henry Sildaru, Giulia Tanno, & Candide Thovex
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Flathead Valley MT, USA. Jyväskylä, Finland. Kuopio, Finland. Alta UT, USA. Wasatch Mountains UT, USA. Deštné v Orlických horách, Czech Republic. Zermatt, Switzerland. La Clusaz, France. Verbier, Switzerland.


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The nonsense never stops in Britain
Now music teachers are ordered to wear earmuffs by health and safety watchdog. There must be a heckova lot of stone-deaf music teachers around according to this
School music teachers have been warned to wear earmuffs or stand behind noise screens to protect their hearing. This is because beginners tend to blast away much louder than professionals. The most potentially deafening instrument is the cornet, with just one honk being enough to cause permanent ear damage. And standing in the direct fire of instruments such as the flute, oboe and saxophone can become risky after just 15 minutes.
Standing next to a school band is even more dangerous, the Health and Safety Executive warns. 'Sound levels produced by groups of student instrumentalists are likely to be higher than those produced by a professional group of players because of less-developed technical abilities and natural exuberance,' the organisation said. 'Damaging sound levels have been measured at the conductor's position in school bands.'
The warning has been posted on the HSE website. It sets the lower safe daily limit for exposure to a prolonged noise at 80 decibels. This level takes account of the actual volume of sound and how long it continues. Noise exposure is not the same as sound level, which is the noise measured at a particular moment. After just 15 minutes of a saxophone lesson, teachers can reach their safe daily exposure limit.
Conducting a brass, woodwind and percussion orchestra can be done safely for just 19 minutes. For a one-off sound, the lower safe limit is 135 decibels and 140 decibels must not be breached.
When officials visited a school, they found that noise in a cornet lesson hit 140 decibels. In comparison, a pneumatic drill makes a 100-decibel sound and 140 decibels equates to a plane taking off. A school that allows staff to be exposed to the cornet without protection would likely be in breach of noise regulations, the HSE warns.
'Sounds peaking above 140dB are liable to cause immediate and lasting damage rather than accumulating over time,' the HSE warns. 'It is therefore crucial that a thorough noise control strategy is in place before any exposure to loud noise might occur.' To avoid overexposure, teachers can stand behind screens, ensure they do not stand in the line of fire of an instrument or, as a last resort, wear ear protectors.
If they do use acoustic screens, they must be careful not to place them so that the sound reverberates back to the child, putting them in added danger. The advice is aimed at protecting workers. But the HSE says: 'Consider the use of hearing protection for both teachers and students to protect hearing during "loud" lessons.'
Another triumph of British bureaucracy
Fifty child-sex offenders were cleared to work with children, new probe reveals
At least 50 sex offenders who pose an 'ongoing risk' to children were cleared to work in schools, an inquiry has found. Some were approved by ministers or senior officials to continue working with children despite evidence they had committed sex offences. A small number were free to seek work in schools three years after a teacher scandal highlighted the loopholes that can allow paedophiles to gain positions of trust.
An investigation - instigated in January 2006 by then Education Secretary Ruth Kelly - this month ordered the barring of 50 offenders initially permitted to work with children. Whitehall officials declined to say whether any had committed sex offences against children since an initial reprieve from the blacklist of those banned from working with children, known as List 99.
But, in a written statement to the Commons yesterday, Children's Secretary Ed Balls said in some cases the decision to bar had been based on 'further information' from police.
During the crackdown on sex offenders working with children List 99 grew to an unprecedented 13,000 names, Mr Balls said. Numbers surged by 60 per cent in just a year mainly because laws have now been tightened so that all those added to the sex offenders register - for cautions as well as convictions - are automatically put on the list.
A review of historical cases has also swelled the list. Mr Balls said 2,560 cases of sex offenders dating to 1940 had been re-examined in a review by a panel led by Sir Roger Singleton. Fifty more individuals were placed on the list as a result of the review, 46 of them by March last year. Officials are unsure how many, if any, worked in schools and for how long. They said schools' own background checks would probably have prevented them from being employed.
Liberal Democrat schools spokes-David Laws said: 'Ministers must explain why at least 50 people now thought to pose a risk to children were originally excluded from the official list.' There were 'still far too many unanswered questions', he added.
Ministers have already admitted 33 offenders had slipped through the net and were banned after loopholes came to light in January 2006. These included 32 individuals on the sex offenders' register not referred to the Department for Children, Schools and Families by police.
The row over loopholes allowing sex offenders to work in schools threatened to engulf Miss Kelly's career. The first case to get widespread attention - that of Paul Reeve - highlighted how individuals cautioned for sex offences might still be cleared to work in schools. Reeve was placed on the sex offenders register after a caution from police in 2003 for accessing banned images of children on the internet.
Legally, in accepting a caution, guilt is admitted. But the decision was taken at ministerial level not to put the teacher on List 99. He was appointed by a school in Norwich but resigned after eight days when police raised concerns.
Mr Balls said the Government was transferring administration of List 99 cases to the new Independent Safeguarding Authority, which will hold a list to replace List 99.
Another triumph of Australian bureaucracy
Taxi sex fiends allowed back behind the wheel
TAXI drivers who sexually harass and assault passengers are being allowed back on the road and taking fares within months of being caught. The Courier-Mail can reveal drivers are escaping with little more than a slap on the wrist after groping passengers and making unwanted advances to women and children. One woman was even compelled to tell a driver she had a knife after being so frightened of his sexual small talk.
Documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws show life bans were handed out after a driver received a sexual favour as a fare from an underage girl while another was charged for allegedly raping a disabled passenger.
But tougher punishments are being demanded after seven cabbies in the past two years were still allowed behind the wheel despite multiple misdemeanours in some cases. One current driver was involved in four cases inside 12 months, including sexually assaulting two women and cajoling another to let him inside her home, before Queensland Transport suspended him for three months last year.
Transport Minister John Mickel yesterday insisted passenger safety was paramount, with all drivers convicted of an offence to be immediately banned indefinitely. However, Mr Mickel admitted to a loophole in which his department only heard about lesser complaints if taxi companies offered the information. "Assaults by taxi drivers against passengers, and particularly sexual assaults against women, are totally unacceptable," Mr Mickel said.
But Queensland Taxi Council chief executive Blair Davies said no driver caught for predatory behaviour of any kind should be allowed to drive again. "Where somebody has acted in a sexually and predatory manner in any way, there is no place for them and we would want Queensland Transport to get rid of them for good," Mr Davies said. Both Black & White and Yellow Cabs insist they tell the Government about all sexual complaints received.
But the FOI documents, which censored the taxi company identities, show companies often did not tell the Government. Black & White Cabs general manager John Tighe said only one of the cases involved the company and the driver was banned forever. "We take these offences very seriously and we act upon them and investigate them," Mr Tighe said.
The documents reveal a driver was spotted performing a lewd act outside a hotel in the Brisbane CBD in 2006. However, the taxi company did not tell Queensland Transport, with the driver not denying the claim during an interview. "What can I say?" he said.
The Government was finally told about the case a year later after the driver inappropriately touched a female passenger. He was banned for only eight weeks.
Australian newspaper's apology over anti-Semitic article 'inadequate'
On Tuesday "The Age" carried a very brief apology (under Contacts) on Page 2. I reprint it in full below:
"A column by Michael Backman, headlined "Israelis living high on US expense account" (BusinessDay 17.1.09) was published in error. The Age does not in any way endorse the views of the columnist, apologises for the distress the column caused to many readers, particularly in the Jewish community, and regrets publication of the column."
The Jewish community is considering legal action over the matter and in my view they should insist on "The Age" giving space to a comprehensive reply to the Backman article. With the Murdoch press on their tails (see article below) as well as the Jewish community, I think "The Age" would be wise to surrender quietly and soon
A former editor-in-chief of The Age has accused the paper of "journalistic failure", blasting the newspaper for printing an "inadequate" apology after it published a column espousing racist views. The apology said an article titled "Israel living high on US expense account", which caused outrage in the Jewish community, was "published in error". "The Age does not in any way endorse the views of the columnist, apologises for the distress the column caused to many readers, particularly in the Jewish community, and regrets publication of the column," the apology said.
Former editor-in-chief Michael Gawenda yesterday said the paper had missed the point, and demanded it tell its readers how it would prevent the publication of racist material in the future. "This is a journalistic failure, this is an editing failure," Mr Gawenda said. "The apology is not about offending people, the apology ought to be about the publication of something which should not be published. "Newspapers publish lots of things that they don't endorse, that's what an op-ed page does, it publishes views that the paper disagrees with."
Victoria's Jewish community has considered taking legal action over anti-Semitic comments in the article, written by London-based business contributor Michael Backman. The piece blamed the 9/11 attacks and the Bali and London bombings on the inability of the Israelis to make friends with the Palestinians, suggested the historical persecution of Jews constituted punishment for the death of Jesus and reinforced stereotypes that Jewish people were selfish and stingy.
Mr Gawenda, who served as editor-in-chief from 1997 to 2004, famously refused to publish a Michael Leunig cartoon that compared the plight of Jews in Nazi concentration camps during World War II to that of the Palestinians today. Before editing The Age, he worked as associate editor of the Australian Jewish News. Writing on a blog on The Australian's website yesterday, Mr Gawenda said: "What this apology seems to be aimed at doing is limit the damage to the paper from the publication of this piece." He told The Australian that questions should be asked about the journalistic culture at The Age. "What I want to know is how The Age has reached the point where racist rubbish like this gets published, and what the new editor-in-chief intends to do about changing this culture."
A source close to staff at The Age said employees were "upset and amazed" the article had gone to print.
Jewish Community Council of Victoria president John Searle said the apology was seen as a first step, but by no means the conclusion of the matter. The Age failed to return calls from The Australian yesterday.
Political correctness is most pervasive in universities and colleges but I rarely report the incidents concerned here as I have a separate blog for educational matters.
American "liberals" often deny being Leftists and say that they are very different from the Communist rulers of other countries. The only real difference, however, is how much power they have. In America, their power is limited by democracy. To see what they WOULD be like with more power, look at where they ARE already very powerful: in America's educational system -- particularly in the universities and colleges. They show there the same respect for free-speech and political diversity that Stalin did: None. So look to the colleges to see what the whole country would be like if "liberals" had their way. It would be a dictatorship.
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Untimely Skull Pin
Regular price £42.00
Untimely skull pin, cast in solid sterling silver with sterling pin and stainless steel locking back. Oxidised and hand finished.
Part of my collection of Memento Mori pieces; reminding us that all life ends. Less morbid than first appearances suggest, this latin phrase encourages us to seek solace in our eventual fate, to grasp and make the most of our time whilst we tread this ground.
‡ Sterling Silver .925
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Bullet Run is a Free to Play, fast-paced, First person shooter Multiplayer Online Game with nice graphics.
"Set in the near future, the game features the hottest new reality TV game show, Bullet Run, where performance is everything - simply gaining the kill does not win your character fame. Style and attitude, combined with a hair trigger and cat-like reflexes, will bring contestants the fame they crave. Players, also known as "Contestants," battle to the death with ammo, weapons and attitude. With fame on the line, an array of customization options will allow players to create unique looks for their characters and ensure the style system spotlight is on them. Matches take place in a variety of settings, each of which provides a different mix of tactical options, play styles and equipment options. Through a revolutionary "Synth" technology, these reality stars will die, re-incarnate into a new body and jump right back into the action until the match is complete."
Bullet Run look great, graphically speaking but when it come to the actual gameplay the game make you feel like you are in a crowded storeroom, the map are so small that if you spit with more greater forces you reach the opposite end of the map. Come on, I know is hard to make huge maps but this is ridiculous.
Overall, Bullet Run can be a good game, even great one, but it need larger maps and a more decent character animation, or maybe... some realistic weapon behaviour.
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Here's a sneak peek at the beginning of my new novel, Arthur's Legacy, which retells the tale of Camelot from a perspective that alleges not only that Mordred was not a traitor, but that King Arthur's descendants live among us today. Enjoy!
"For God's sake let us sit upon the ground
And tell sad stories of the death of kings."
— William Shakespeare, Richard II
Meleon had never thought it would come to this. He knew he and his brother, Prince Morgant, were far from the great knights that their grandfather, King Arthur, or even their father, Prince Mordred, had been, so if those two great men had not succeeded in defeating the usurper Constantine, how could he and Morgant? Yet, Meleon had hoped the good Lord above would aid them in their battle.
But it had been a slaughter, a hopeless slaughter. The brave and loyal men of Britain, those left who had not been slain at Camlann and many more—farmers, millers, merchants, all able bodied men who remained loyal to Arthur's blood—had done their best. But what could they do against a tyrant who was aided by a witch?
The men had fought valiantly all that afternoon, but when the ravens began to flock above the battlefield with the decline of day and Meleon looked about him, having just run his blade through one of Constantine's men, he saw that few of his own army remained on the field, and if they did not retreat now, those few would also fall by the sword.
"Meleon!" cried Morgant. "It's hopeless! Hurry! We must get away!"
Meleon hated to turn and run, but he knew his brother was right. His father and grandfather would not have thought it cowardly if he sought to save his own life. Then perhaps he could make it safely to Lesser Britain, to their distant cousins there, to raise a new army, to seek out Merlin, the great wizard who had disappeared from Britain years before, but who might be the only one alive now who could fight against the witch. Meleon, however, had never even met Merlin, only heard tales of him, so how could he know whether the wizard were still alive? But sightings of him had been rumored over the years, and what other hope was there?
No time to think of Merlin now. Meleon turned and rushed after his brother, joined by a couple of dozen fellow soldiers as the enemy's army tried to pursue them. They ran over the nearby hill and into the forest, the enemy cutting down half of them along the way, the blood of his comrades spraying onto Meleon's face as he fought to try to save them. But once his men reached the forest, the enemy failed to pursue them farther, and Meleon and Morgant led their loyal handful of followers into the woods.
They were hardly worth pursuing now. Doubtless, Constantine and his men would find them if he wanted their lives, and they were bleeding so profusely from their many wounds that they could not run far.
Still, they managed to make their way through the forest as the sky darkened, and after a couple of miles, as night finally fell, they emerged into a clearing where stood a small monastery, one Meleon knew well—it was where the great Sir Bedwyr had retreated after the fatal Battle of Camlann where Arthur and Mordred had been slain.
Just that morning, Meleon's men had camped at the monastery before going to face Constantine, and Meleon had then begged Sir Bedwyr to join them in battle, even declaring that as Arthur's heir, he, Meleon, was now Bedwyr's king, so it was his duty to obey him.
But Bedwyr had calmly said, "No. All the trouble that has come upon Britain is my fault. It is God's punishment for my and Queen Guinevere's sins. I am not wise, nor good, but I can hold off causing more pain and bloodshed."
Meleon could not believe the knight's words. Never had there ever been a braver man in all the history of Britain than Sir Bedwyr, so how could he desert them now?
"It is desertion, you know," Meleon had said, trying to incite the knight to anger so he would join them. "You are being disloyal to Arthur. If you wish to make penance for your sins, the best way is to take up arms against he who has usurped Arthur's throne."
But Bedwyr would have none of it. "My king is in heaven now," he said. Meleon did not know whether by "my king" Bedwyr meant his deceased grandfather or God himself, but either way, it would not help Britain.
"God does not want an evil witch to sit on the throne of Britain," Meleon had argued.
"God takes no interest in the wars of humans," Bedwyr had replied. "He cares only for their salvation, and war, in any form and for any reason, works against that salvation."
Now as Meleon struggled across the meadow to the monastery's door, he wondered whether Bedwyr would even give him and his men sanctuary.
He need not have wondered, however, for the monks had been watching for their return, and without surprise at their greatly reduced numbers, the holy brothers quickly rushed outdoors to help them inside to treat their wounds.
Bedwyr greeted the princes, separating them from their men and telling them to come with him into the chapel.
"We will pray," said Bedwyr, "for those whose lives were lost this day, both those of your own men and those of Constantine's."
"Pray for the souls of traitors!" spat out Morgant.
"Before your grandfather Arthur went to Avalon to be healed, he told me to pray for him and the souls of all men," said Bedwyr calmly. And then he turned and walked to the chapel, and the princes, too exhausted to argue, decided it was best to follow and get the praying over with so Bedwyr might find them a meal and aid them in further escape.
"We cannot stay long," said Meleon. "My wife Rachel will be grief-stricken with worry. We must find a boat and sail to Rheged so I can warn her of what has happened."
"There is no need," said Bedwyr, "this morning after your army left, a messenger arrived to bring news of your wife. He journeyed all night and was exhausted; he is resting inside the monastery, waiting to give you the news, but for now, it is enough to tell you that Princess Rachel gave birth two days ago to your son, whom she named Arthur after your grandfather, and this morning, she embarked with the child and several knights of her father, King Accolon, for Lesser Britain to find safety there, for Constantine has sent another army against Rheged. The messenger barely escaped them as they marched toward the castle just an hour after Princess Rachel and the child made their escape."
"Thank God for her safety," said Meleon as they entered the chapel. "I will pray then that God be with her, as well as with my father-in-law, King Accolon, and his people."
Bedwyr bid the princes follow him to the altar in the small chapel, and there the three knelt and spoke silently to God of what troubled their hearts.
But their prayers were not to be finished. Not three minutes after they knelt, the chapel door was flung open and in strode Constantine with half-a-dozen of his armed men and the Witch Queen following him.
Bedwyr jumped up, instinctively reaching for his sword, but there was none by his side.
Morgant only had time to half-draw his sword before Constantine's own sword swung through the air, severing the prince's head.
"No!" cried Meleon, his sword drawn to engage his enemy in combat.
Constantine's men, however, quickly surrounded the prince. One of them, having not a shred of honor, struck Meleon a blow in the back, which did not pierce his armor but sent the prince to the floor. A second later, Constantine's sword rested against Meleon's throat.
"Sacrilege!" shouted Bedwyr, who had been grabbed by three burly knights, now struggling to hold him, his old fighting spirit having been raised by the attack. "Would you shed blood in the House of God?"
"Silence!" screamed the Witch Queen, she who was named Gwenhwyvach and who claimed to be sister to Guinevere and the true Queen of Britain. Stepping up to Bedwyr, she laughed in his face. "Fool knight, you who thought yourself invincible—look at you now, a beggar monk. To such humility I have driven the strongest man in Britain. You are just like every other man since the time of Adam himself. Weak, foolish, a coward, afraid of women, afraid of my power, afraid of your very self."
"My lady," said Constantine, drawing her attention, "with this sword blow, I now do claim all Britain as wholly ours."
And with those words and before Gwenhwyvach even could speak, he plunged his sword through Meleon's throat.
Meleon could not believe the agonizing sting of the metal as it severed his flesh. He struggled for breath, his body going into panic mode.
"Fool!" screeched Gwenhwyvach at her consort. "Did I tell you to slay him? First I must know where the rings are!"
"What rings?" asked Constantine.
"Where are the rings?" Gwenhwyvach demanded, staring down at Meleon with piercing eyes.
But Meleon closed his eyes, for he had heard that the Witch Queen could read the very secrets of a man's soul in his eyes. He knew which rings she meant—the royal rings of Avalon, the rings his grandfather and grandmother had always worn. Once, when he had been a small boy, he had sat on his grandfather's lap and played with his ring and his grandfather had said, "This ring holds incredible power such that even I don't know how fully to use it or all its secrets. But one day it shall be yours, and you shall pass it to all the Kings of Britain who shall come after you." Meleon had always wondered what power it held, but he had never dared to ask his grandfather more. Neither his grandfather nor grandmother ever would have taken those rings from their fingers, so if…as Sir Bedwyr had told him…Morgana had…had taken…. Meleon could barely think…hated that he was dying…would never again…see Rachel or his son…. But if Morgana had taken…King Arthur to Avalon…the rings were there…and safe until his son….
Tyler Tichelaar, Ph.D. is the author of King Arthur's Children: A Study in Fiction and Tradition, The Gothic Wanderer: From Transgression to Redemption, and the novel Arthur's Legacy, The Children of Arthur: Book One, to be released in June 2014. You can visit Tyler at www.ChildrenofArthur.com and www.GothicWanderer.com


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The sleeper effect is a psychological phenomenon whereby a highly persuasive message, paired with a discounting cue, causes an individual to be more persuaded by the message (rather than less persuaded) over time.
When people are normally exposed to a highly persuasive message (such as an engaging or persuasive television ad), their attitudes toward the advocacy of the message display a significant increase. Over time, however, their newly formed attitudes seem to gravitate back toward the position held prior to receiving the message, almost as if they were never exposed to the communication in the first place. This pattern of normal decay in attitudes has been documented as the most frequently observed longitudinal pattern in persuasion research (Eagly & Chaiken, 1993). In contrast, some messages are often accompanied with a discounting cue (e.g., a message disclaimer, a low-credibility source) that would arouse a recipient's suspicion of the validity of the message and suppress any attitude change that might occur with exposure to the message alone. Furthermore, when people are exposed to a persuasive message followed by a discounting cue, people tend to be more persuaded over time; this is referred to as the sleeper effect (Hovland & Weiss, 1951; Cook & Flay, 1978). For example, in political campaigns during important elections, undecided voters often see negative advertisements about a party or candidate running for office. At the end of the advertisement, they also might notice that the opposing candidate paid for the advertisement. Presumably, this would make voters question the truthfulness of the advertisement, and consequently, they may not be initially persuaded. However, even though the source of the advertisement lacked credibility, voters will be more likely to be persuaded later (and ultimately, vote against the candidate in the advertisement). This pattern of attitude change has puzzled social psychologists for nearly half a century, primarily due to its counter-intuitive nature and for its potential to aid in understanding attitude processes (Eagly & Chaiken, 1993). In addition, it has been the most widely studied phenomenon in persuasion research (Kumkale & Albarracín, 2004; see also Cook & Flay, 1978).
Controversy surrounding the existence of a "sleeper effect" Edit
One of the more challenging aspects that the sleeper effect posed to some researchers in early studies was the mere difficulty in obtaining the effect (e.g. Capon & Hulbert, 1973; Gillig & Greenwald, 1974). After attempting to replicate the effect and failing, some researchers went as far as suggesting that it might be better to accept the null hypothesis and conclude that the sleeper effect does not exist (Gillig & Greenwald, 1974). However, Cook and his associates (Cook, Gruder, Hennigan, & Flay, 1979) responded by suggesting that previous studies failed to obtain the sleeper effect because the requirements for a strong test were not met. Specifically, they argued that the sleeper effect will occur only if: (a) the message is persuasive, (b) the discounting cue has a strong enough impact to suppress initial attitude change, (c) enough time has passed between immediate and delayed post-tests, and (d) the message itself still has an impact on attitudes during the delayed post-test. Experimental studies conducted did, in fact, provide support for the sleeper effect occurring under such theoretically relevant conditions (Gruder, Cook, Hennigan, Flay, Alessis, & Halamaj, 1978). Furthermore, the sleeper effect did not occur when any of the four requirements were not met.
Past hypotheses on how the sleeper effect occurs Edit
Because the sleeper effect has been considered to be counter-intuitive at face value, researchers since the early 1950s have attempted to explain how and why it occurs.
Forgetting and dissociationEdit
Hovland, Lumsdaine, and Sheffield (1949) first discovered the effect in a well-known study that demonstrated the delayed impact of a World War II propaganda film on American soldiers. In a subset of conditions that caused participants to question the credibility of the source in the film, participants later reported a slight increase in persuasion (much to the researchers' surprise). After examining the results, they initially hypothesized that forgetting of the discounting cue (in this case, the non-credible source) was driving the effect. However, this premise turned out to be incorrect, because the recall measures indicated that recipients of the message were remembering the source of the communication. Consequently, Hovland and Weiss (1951) modified the forgetting hypothesis to one of dissociation. According to this reasoning, the sleeper effect occurs because the association between the discounting cue and the message in one's memory becomes severed over time; hence, when the message is recalled for purposes of producing an attitude, the source is not readily associated.
Differential decayEdit
Years later, Pratkanis, Greenwald, Leippe, and Baumgardner (1988) offered an alternative hypothesis that differed from Hovland and his colleagues. They argued that the conditions under which the sleeper effect is more likely to occur were not highlighted under the dissociation hypothesis. In addition, the requirements for a sleeper effect laid out by Gruder et al. (1978) did not detail the empirical conditions necessary to observe the sleeper effect. Based on a series of 17 experiments, the researchers proposed a theory of differential decay; that is, they suggested that the sleeper effect occurs because the impact of the cue decays faster than the impact of the message. Consequently, an overall increase in attitude change is observed at a later time. Moreover, they found that a critical requirement needed to observe the sleeper effect included the discounting cue following (rather than preceding) the message.
This relatively complicated literature has been synthesized recently in a meta-analysis (see Kumkale & Albarracin, 2004).
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References Edit
- Capon, N. & Hulbert, J., "The Sleeper Effect — An Awakening", Public Opinion Quarterly, Vol.37, No.3, (Autumn 1973), pp. 333–358.
- Cook, T. D. & Flay, B. R., "The Persistence of Experimentally-Induced Attitude Change", Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, Vol.11, (1978), pp. 1–57.
- Cook, T. D., Gruder, C. L., Hennigan, K. M., & Flay, B. R., "History of the Sleeper Effect: Some Logical Pitfalls in Accepting the Null Hypothesis", Psychological Bulletin, Vol.86, No.4, (July 1979), pp. 662–679.
- Eagly, A.K., & Chaiken, S., The Psychology of Attitudes, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (Fort Worth), 1993.
- Gillig, P.M., & Greenwald, A.G. (1974), "Is it Time to Lay the Sleeper Effect to Rest?", Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol.29, No.1, (January 1974), pp. 132–139.
- Gruder, C.L., Cook, T.D., Hennigan, K.M., Flay, B.R., Alessis, C., & Halamaj, J. "Empirical Tests of the Absolute Sleeper Effect Predicted from the Discounting Cue Hypothesis", Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol.36, No.10, (October 1978), pp. 1061–1074.
- Hovland, C.I., Lumsdale, A.A. & Sheffield, F.D, Experiments on Mass Communication: Studies in Social Psychology in World War II: Volume III, Princeton University Press, (Princeton), 1949.
- Hovland, C.I., Weiss, W., "The Influence of Source Credibility on Communication Effectiveness", Public Opinion Quarterly, Vol.15, No.4, (Winter 1951), pp. 635–650.
- Kumkale, G.T., & Albarracín, D., "The Sleeper Effect in Persuasion: A Meta-Analytic Review", Psychological Bulletin, Vol.130, 1, (January 2004), pp. 143–172.
- Pratkanis, A.R., Greenwald, A.G., Leippe, M.R. & Baumgardner, M.H., "In Search of Reliable Persuasion Effects: III. The Sleeper Effect is Dead. Long Live the Sleeper Effect", Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol.54, No.2, (February 1988), pp. 203–218.
Further readingEdit
- Ajzen, I., "Persuasive Communication Theory in Social Psychology: A Historical Perspective", pp. 1–27 in Manfredo, M.J. (ed.), Influencing Human Behavior: Theory and Applications in Recreation, Tourism, and Natural Resources Management, Sagamore Publishing, (Champaign), 1992. [1]
- Catton, W.R., "Changing Cognitive Structure as a Basis for the "Sleeper Effect"", Social Forces, Vol.38, No.4, (May 1960), pp.348-354.
- Cohen, A.R., "Need for Cognition and Order of Communication as Determinants of Opinion Change", pp. 79–97 in Hovland, C.I. (ed.), The Order of Presentation in Persuasion, Yale University Press, (New Haven), 1957.
- Hannah, D.B. & Sternthal, B., "Detecting and Explaining the Sleeper Effect", The Journal of Consumer Research, Vol.11, No.2, (September 1984), pp. 632–642.
- Hovland, C.I., "Introduction", pp. 1–10 in Hovland, C.I. (ed.), The Order of Presentation in Persuasion, Yale University Press, (New Haven), 1957.
- Hovland, C., "Reconciling Conflicting Results Derived From Experimental and Survey Studies of Attitude Change", American Psychologist, Vol.14, No.1, (January 1959), pp. 8–17.
- Hovland, C.I., Janis, I.L. & Kelley, H.H., Communication and Persuasion: Psychological Studies of Opinion Change, Yale University Press, (New Haven), 1953.
- Lariscy, R.A.W. & Tinkham, S.F., "The Sleeper Effect and Negative Political Advertising", Journal of Advertising, Vol.28, No.4, (Winter 1999), pp. 13–30.
- Mazursky, D. & Schul, Y., "In the Aftermath of Invalidation: Shaping Judgment Rules on Learning that Previous Information was Invalid", Journal of Consumer Psychology, Vol.9, No.4, (2000), pp. 213–222.
- Mazursky, D. & Schul, Y., "The Effects of Advertisement Encoding on the Failure to Discount Information: Implications for the Sleeper Effect", Journal of Consumer Research, Vol.15, No.1, (June 1988), pp. 24–36.
- McGuire, W.J., "Creative Hypothesis Generating in Psychology: Some Useful Heuristics", Annual Review of Psychology, Vol.48, No.1, (February 1997), pp. 1–30.
- Priester, J., Wegener, D., Petty, R. & Fabrigar, L., "Examining the Psychological Process Underlying the Sleeper Effect: The Elaboration Likelihood Model Explanation", Media Psychology, (1999), Vol.1, No.1, pp. 27–48.
- Schulman, G.I. & Worrall, C., "Salience Patterns, Source Credibility, and the Sleeper Effect", Public Opinion Quarterly, Vol.34, No.3, (Autumn 1970), pp. 371–382.
- Sitton, S.C. & Griffin, S., "The Sleeper Effect in Reconstructive Memory", Journal of General Psychology, Vol.103, No.1, (July 1980), pp. 21–25.
- Underwood, J. & Pezdek, K., "Memory Suggestibility as an Example of the Sleeper Effect", Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, Vol.5, No.3, (September 1998), pp. 449–453.
- Weiss, W., "A "Sleeper" Effect in Opinion Change", Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, Vol.48, No.2, (April 1953), pp. 173–180.
- Wilson, T.D., Lindsey, S. & Schooler, T.Y., "A Model of Dual Attitudes", Psychological Review, Vol.107, No.1, (January 2000), pp. 101–126.


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Bible Study: Sunday Worship
There is much debate down through the ages as to whether believers should congregate for communal worship on the seventh day – Saturday – or first day – Sunday. Historical evidence supports the first day Sunday experience, but some believers … Continue reading
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Words of Wisdom: There Are False Prophets Among Us
Throughout the history of God's people, there have been legitimate concerns over the presence of false teachers and false prophets among the Church. Today is no exception. The Apostle John speaks to the issue in his first epistle, in which … Continue reading
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Words of Encouragement: The Promise of Jude 24
In a book filled with dark passages of evil, immorality, false teachers and more, God addresses believers and their call to remain faithful. In other words, no matter how ugly things get in the world, God is always there to … Continue reading
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Christian Living: Are Believers Becoming Numb To Sin?
The nation of Israel was exiled to Babylon for a period of 70 years. At the end of that time, God directed the pagan king Cyrus to order some of the exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. … Continue reading
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Christian Living: How To Do Something Amazing
One of the few television shows that I enjoy is "So You Think You Can Dance." I was particularly impressed recently by the performance of a young hip-hop dancer named "Fix-tion" who had no formal dance training at all. Fix-tion … Continue reading
Missions: Why Go to Lands Overseas?
Christians sometimes question why we should go on short-term mission trips to third-world countries after a church has been established there, and we are sending financial support to that particular body of believers. Why not just send the money for … Continue reading
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YGBS started the new school year the first week in June with 42 students. This exceeds the enrollment of most other Bible schools in the city. God is continuing to bless Philip's ministry with abundant participation in his programs. "My … Continue reading
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We now know what is coming for Volume 3 so what do you think will be showing up for Volume 4 in May??
Didn't Zen say that the 4th volume would be the start of licensed tables or was it that they would start having tables that weren't in TPA already??? I was trying to remember what exactly they stated about that.
My guess is they will stay with Williams for a pack since they just did Bally tables:
Tales of the Arabian Nights
Space Shuttle
For a fun guess if they do the license way:
Monster Bash
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Zen fantasy table with Universal monsters


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Retail Markets
Our retail markets provide local communities with access to a wide range of fresh produce, including fruit & vegetables, butcher meat, poultry, eggs and fish, as well as groceries, clothing and household goods.
Where & When
- Bridgeton Cross: Every Tuesday, 9am – 3pm
- Partick, Mansfield Park: Every Friday, 9am – 3pm
- Govan*: Every Saturday, 9am – 3pm.
Prices for stalls start from £28.00.
For full list of options click here > Retail Markets Price List 2015-16
* A car boot sale also operates from Govan. Price for selling old goods £12 & new goods £35.
Trader registration scheme
A trader registration scheme operates for those wishing to trade at retail markets. Registration requirements comprise of a utility bill, photographic id and public liability insurance minimum indemnity £5million.
For traders wishing to sell food products, they need the same as above plus a food hygiene certificate and certificate of compliance from local environmental health officer (EHO).
Traders are required to bring and erect their own stalls at Govan and Partick retail markets.
Stalls are provided for traders at Bridgeton Cross.
For more information concerning selling at or attending these retail markets, contact us:
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Kingdom Idol
For those of you, who don't get American TV, let me fill you in on some of the most popular shows: American Idol, The X Factor, The Voice – all singing talent shows, America's Got Talent, and Dancing with the Stars. There are probably more shows in this category but you get the picture. We are bombarded with people trying to be the next showcase. People cry, they scream, they want to be "famous". Maybe at age 18 I felt like this at times but at 52 I just want to be left alone.
What would a show called "Kingdom Idol" look like? Would a fast talking emcee call contestants up to perform their greatest "Kingdom deed"? Would contestants try out before a panel of judges to see who had the best "spiritual gift"? How would we judge the contestants? On the number of souls saved? The number of miracles performed? How well they prayed? How well they preached? We could test them on how well they know the scriptures or how many books they've written.
How would our "Kingdom Idol" look compared to God's Kingdom Idol? I don't think Jesus would have showed up for the audition yet alone performed on stage. The people that Jesus nominated would have been laughed out of the audition without receiving a ticket to Hollywood. Cripples, tax thieves, prostitutes, adulterers.
Auditions begin now for the next season . . .
Matthew 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.


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Time to Talk About Ticks
The rise in outdoor temperatures is a sure sign that spring is here, and with the change come ticks.
When the weather warms it's safe to assume that ticks are out looking for their next meal. Although the arachnids are found throughout the United States, deer ticks, also known as blacklegged ticks, are common carriers of Lyme disease. They often are found in wooded areas and along forest trails, primarily where their preferred host, the white-tailed deer, is located.
For veterinary clinics, spring is a time to educate pet owners about flea and tick season, and to recommend preventive measures such as parasitic control and vaccination against Borrelia burgdorferi, or Lyme disease.
How to Recognize Animal Abuse
Animal cruelty is an unfortunate, horrific reality involving innocent beings that are unable to speak up for themselves. Veterinary professionals have a moral, ethical and, in some states, legal obligation to be the voice for these victims.
Animal cruelty is a catchall statement for offenses that include neglect, abuse, abandonment, animal fighting and even practicing veterinary medicine without a license. State laws vary in whether animal cruelty is deemed a misdemeanor or a felony, and they even go so far as to detail which animals are included. For example, New York laws cover "every living creature except a human being," while in Alaska, protected animals include vertebrates but not fish.
How to Have 'The Talk' on End-of-Life Care
One of the most difficult conversations to have in the veterinary industry is "the talk"—the end-of-life and euthanasia discussion.
How does one approach clients to tell them their beloved companion must cross the rainbow bridge after 15 or more years together? How does a veterinary practitioner discuss options or bring up memorial keepsakes? What do you do if euthanizing is the only ethical and humane option but the client doesn't want to let go?


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NEA National Back to School Tour
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel visits educators across the country to highlight NEA's "Raise Your Hand for Public Education" initiative.
As students and teachers headed back to school, the National Education Association joined them on its annual "Back to School Tour." NEA President Dennis Van Roekel crisscrossed the country September 9 to 13 to raise awareness about the organization's bold new initiative to further strengthen public education through the power of its members: "Raise Your Hand for Public Education." The tour made stops in Portland, Ore.; Salem, Ore.; Chicago, Ill.; Minneapolis, Minn.; and Boston, Mass.
"Raise Your Hand for Public Education" is a national initiative that aims to supercharge the drive for public education and student success. The foundation of the campaign rests on the strong belief that educators – not politicians or self-proclaimed "reform" experts – know what works. Educators have the best experience and expertise to lead and act for student success. The campaign has identified four simple yet ambitious goals: successful students, accomplished professionals, dynamic collaboration and empowered school leaders.
Read all the news from the 2013 Back to School Tour:
NEA Today
- NEA President Hits the Road for 2013 Back to School Tour
- Van Roekel Talks Class Size, Teacher Voice, and Putting Students First
Back to School Tour kicks off with stops in Oregon and Illinois.
- Minnesota Gets it Right
The second day of NEA's Back to School Tour highlights successful early childhood education and school safety programs in Bloomington.
- In Massachusetts, Education Innovation is in Full Force
NEA's Back to School Tour Comes to a Close in Somerville.
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Raise Your Hand for Public Education
NEA is issuing a renewed call to action—Raise Your Hand—a national initiative to mobilize educators, parents, and community leaders who share our commitment to ensuring the success of all our students.
External Media Coverage
- Twin Cities.com | National NEA President Praises Minnesota's Education Efforts
- Chicago Daily Herald | Teacher's Union President Tours Des Plaines Touting Common Core
- East Oregonian| NEA President Presses for Greater Teacher Role in School Reform
Features interview with St. Paul Pioneer Press and interview with Joe Nathan (blogger and syndicated columnist)
- Oregon Public Broadcasting | NEA President Presses for Greater Teacher Role in School Reform
- Oregon Public Broadcasting | Teachers Prepare for a New 'Common Core' Curriculum
- Digital Journal.com | NEA President Goes Back to School; NEA's Back-To-School Activities to Highlight "Raise Your Hand for Public Education" Initiative
- Hometown Source | Joe Nathan Column: Union President's Visit Highlights Potential Progress, Problems of More Early Childhood Funding


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CIM Editor Peter Braul Interviews EduMine Author and Presenter Jack Caldwell
CIM Magazine Editor Peter Braul sits down with Jack Caldwell, EduMine author and presenter, mine closure expert, and blogger, and talks about leaving a mining legacy to be proud of. Among other topics, Jack talks to Peter about why he blogs openly about issues the mining industry faces, and the drivers for good post-closure practices.
Jack Caldwell is the author of eight online courses with EduMine, and is presenting a live webcast this April entitled Mine Water Management: Surface and Groundwater, along with several other industry experts. To learn more about Jack and his many contributions to EduMine, visit his author page.
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Today, I want to share my new book cover for Velvet Ball and The Broken Fairy.
The new cover was designed by Patti Roberts at Paradox Book Cover Designs and Formatting.
Though I liked the older cover, I always wanted a picture of Velvet and Roseberry on the front, then readers could see straight off what the story is about.
Nine-year-old Velvet has alopecia due to a long illness, and though she doesn't mind being bald, she minds getting bullied by Rodney O'Leary and his gang. When her classmates call her a pixie and steal her headband, she runs off into the forest to escape their taunts. Enjoying the peace in the woods and picking pink wildflowers, she comes across a tiny fairy stuck in the bow of a tree. The fairy promises to grant her a wish if she saves her, but when Velvet rescues her, she finds out that the fairy can't even fly, and she has no magic powers at all.
Roseberry's not capable of granting one little wish because she didn't listen in Magic School. All she wants to do is hide away in Velvet's bedroom, dance around in Barbie clothes, and eat nice food. When the fairy becomes too rude and demanding, Velvet threatens to dump her back in the forest. But before she has a chance, Roseberry is kidnapped by Rodney O'Leary and his gang. Fearing for her tiny friend's life, Velvet knows she has to rescue her. And she'd better get there fast before the bullies kick her around like a football. After all, they think Roseberry is just a doll and they'll do anything to upset Velvet.
The new version eBook is available on Amazon Here And on Smashwords: Here
The paperback version will be available on Amazon in a week or two, but if anyone wants to buy it now, it's available now with CreateSpace: Here
You can find Velvet and Roseberry on FaceBook: Here
Soon there will be a chance to win free eBooks and paperbacks. Watch this blog for updates. I promise not to be away so long next time.


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The New Rage Of Sports Betting System
The new rage among sport lovers are the sports betting system and have been gaining popularity each day. It has been developed by sports enthusiasts keeping sports fanatics in mind and helps people to win sports bets on their favorite team or player. In today's everyone looks for extra income whether he works in an… Read More »


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AMMB HOLDINGS A Record Year
Current Price :RM4.93 Target (12-mth): RM5.50
Maintain BUY with a target price of RM5.50, based on 1.6x 1-year forward P/B and PE of 14x.
AMMB Holdings made a record profit for FY10. It is likely to maintain this momentum with management committed to delivering mid-to-high teens growth for the next three years, driven by fee income and a focus on higher-yielding credit products. Maintain BUY with a target price of RM5.50, based on 1.6x 1-year forward P/B and PE of 14x.
Continue to deliver record earnings. Management is confident that AMMB will continue to deliver record earnings for FY11 after putting most of the infrastructures in place. Business lending is back on track after the market rate reverted back to
normal. For FY11, management is guiding for a net profit growth of 16-10% and ROE of 12-13%. We think this is achievable and have adjusted our earnings expectation by 6.2% for FY11.
Strong non-II from investment banking. Deals in the pipeline for its investment banking and new insurance segments are likely to lead to: a) higher brokerage income on higher trading value, b) initial public offerings, and c) higher advisory fees from debt and capital-raising exercises. Insurance activities also picked up following the tie-up with Malaysian Assurance Alliance Bhd. This is expected to continue as the earnings growth driver with potential earnings upside.
Sound earnings growth. We raised our earnings forecast by 6.2% for FY11 to factor in a stronger non-II and expect EPS of 40.0 sen, 47.5 sen and 54.0 sen for FY11, FY12 and FY13, respectively. We are looking at an ROE of 12.0% after the FY11 earnings revision, which is at the lower end of management's target.
Maintain BUY with target price revised to RM5.50 from RM5.10, based on the banking sector's 1.6x P/B or 1-standard deviation from P/B since 2006. At the target price of RM5.50, AMMB is valued at 1-year forward PE of 14.0x.
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This review was kindly requested by Lean Stone Book Club.
Canada is a non-fiction history book about the history of this wonderful country. It is a short book covering the basics from the aboriginals, Vikings, British and French colonization, places and events that make what Canada is today.
What I enjoyed most about this short book is that the content covers what Canada's influence is in the world today. The extent of the influence is affected by the country's economic, military power and diplomacy. This, of course, may not be per say -historical – however, I believe the information was a nice addition to the book.
The writing was smooth and the content was easy to read and understand. I recommend this book to anyone that likes to read about the country.
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The Art of Jazz Series
Each of the original abstract paintings in this series was inspired by the jazz song of the same name. Each work is created in acrylic on gallery-width, stretched canvas. The series was first presented in July 2011 at The Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth, NS to coincide with the TD Halifax Jazz Festival.