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Does the OPC have a preferred or authorized version of the Bible?
The OPC does not have one official version of the Bible. The predominant version used is the New International Version (NIV), although the English Standard Version (ESV) is gaining in popularity. Other respected versions include the New American Standard Version (NASV) and the New King James Version (NKJ). Some still use the old King James Version (KJV).
I was reared on the KJV, so I still have a warm feeling toward it, though I recognize that the younger generations have difficulty with the "Thees" and "Thous" and the "eth" endings. My personal choice hovers between the NASV and the NKJ.
There are those who hold that the "Textus Receptus" (Greek text of the New Testament) ought to be held by Reformed Christians because it is the text used by the 16th Century Reformers. That would shut them up to the KJV and the NKJ. However, most of that opinion, cling to the old KJV. I hold to the earlier Greek text, which was not available to the Reformers.
The NIV, though linguistically smoother than some of the others, is lower on my list because of its "dynamic equivalence" principle of translation. This translation has made plain some portions that are vague because the original text is vague. My problem with that is that the translators choose a meaning that is not clearly derived from the original texts. If the Holy Spirit puts some inspired texts in less than clear language, then it is no improvement if the translation does away with the lack of clarity. It should be left to the commentaries to cope with difficult texts. An example: "Flesh" in reference to human sinful frailty is translated in the NIV, "sinful nature." Probably a good interpretation, though perhaps not as forceful as "flesh." Another example: In Romans 11:25, the Greek text has "until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in." The NIV has "until the full number of the Gentiles has come in." A slight difference, but an interpretation of a text that might have a different meaning in its total context.
Again, it would be better to leave it up to the commentaries. In other cases a whole idiom is substituted for the original since the substituted idiom is not that of the original. In spite of these criticisms, all the more modern versions mentioned are not so diverse as to say, "This is not the Word of God!" It would be good if the churches could all settle on one modern version, as it was when I was young with the old King James Version.
In closing, let me say in defense of the OPC that we will never quarrel with the Word of God, but we can live with diversity WITHIN the boundaries of our confessional standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms).
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Ex-Connecticut Gov. John Rowland indicted on 7 charges alleging campaign finance violations
Disgraced ex-governor facing 7 charges in alleged campaign schemes
NEW HAVEN >> Disgraced former Gov. John G. Rowland was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in New Haven on seven charges, alleging that he attempted to conceal the extent of his involvement in two Congressional campaigns in the state's 5th District.
Rowland, who resigned from his position as governor in 2004 and served 10 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to corruption charges, will be arraigned in federal court in New Haven Friday afternoon. The U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut announced the indictment in a press release Thursday evening.
The indictment alleges that the 56-year-old Rowland devised schemes to work for the campaigns of Republicans Mark Greenberg in 2010 and Lisa Wilson-Foley in 2012. While Greenberg rejected Rowland's offer, Wilson-Foley and her husband agreed to a similar scheme. Wilson-Foley and her husband, Brian Foley, pleaded guilty last month to federal charges and cooperated in the investigation. They are awaiting sentencing. They face a maximum of one year in prison.
Rowland, who was governor from 1995 to 2004 and a congressman from 1985 to 1991, was charged in the indictment Thursday with two counts of falsification of records in a federal investigation, conspiracy, two counts of causing false statements to be made to the Federal Elections Commission and two counts of causing illegal campaign contributions. If convicted on all counts, Rowland faces a maximum of 57 years in federal prison.
Rowland has turned down a plea deal that would put him behind bars for 18 months in this case, according to a report from Hearst Connecticut Newspapers.
Earlier Thursday, amid growing speculation about the next steps in a federal probe of Rowland's role in the Wilson-Foley campaign, Rowland's wife said that, "We haven't had our day in court yet."
Outside the couple's Middlebury home Thursday, Patricia Rowland said politely that her husband was in New York City for the day.
"I'm sorry I can't help you, he's out of the loop until tomorrow," she said as she stopped at the end of their driveway in her black SUV to get the mail. "It's just everything's got its process. We haven't had our day in court yet."
After a reporter and photographer pulled away from the bottom of the Rowlands' driveway, Rowland on her way out stopped to speak further with the photographer, conveying that there are great qualities about her husband people don't focus on. She said they are extremely moral, have good values and are "God-fearing people."
"We built our lives from nothing 10 years ago," Patricia Rowland said. "He's worked really hard, he's done everything by the book."
Rowland said her husband has worked extremely hard to help people and many people just don't know about all good he's done.
"Our faith has seen us through many hardships in our lives," she said.
Following his release from prison, Rowland worked as an economic development adviser for the city of Waterbury from 2008 to 2012. He was hired by WTIC News-Talk 1080 to host the afternoon-drive talk show. He stepped away from that show last Thursday, saying he needs to deal with personal issues.
Rowland, a Waterbury native, is collecting a $50,000 annual pension from the state. He has hired prominent Washington-based attorney Reid H. Weingarten, a partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP.
According to a press release, the indictment alleges that during the 2009-10 election cycle, Rowland devised a scheme to work for the campaign of Greenberg, a Litchfield businessman, and conceal it from the FEC and the public. Rowland drafted a "sham consulting contract pursuant to which he would purportedly perform work for a separate corporate entity." Greenberg previously has said he rejected Rowland's offer to be paid for campaign work through funds from a nonprofit animal shelter Greenberg supports.
Rowland also is accused in the indictment of bringing a similar scheme to Wilson-Foley and her campaign during the 2011-12 election cycle. Federal authorities allege Rowland worked with Wilson-Foley, her husband and others to conceal that he was paid to help her campaign by using funds from Brian Foley's nursing home company, Apple Rehab.
Wilson-Foley and her husband admitted to paying Rowland $35,000 through Brian Foley's company in exchange for work on their campaign in 2011 and 2012. According to the indictment, the payments originated with Foley and constituted campaign contributions, but were not reported to the FEC in violation of federal campaign finance laws.
Wilson-Foley lost in the Republican primary to Andrew Roraback, who went on to lose to U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty.
The campaign worked with Rowland to keep the agreement secret, including using an unnamed political adviser to "mislead the public concerning the true purpose of payments to (Rowland)."
But despite the efforts at secrecy, the former governor's work with the Wilson-Foley campaign first came to light during the race.
The Register Citizen reported in April 2012 that Rowland had been paid by Brian Foley in a "private business relationship," but campaign spokesman Chris Healy, the former head of the state's Republican party, denied that Rowland was working for the campaign.
Rowland's role in the campaign also led to a FEC complaint by Wilson-Foley's Republican opponent, Mike Clark, a former FBI agent who had helped investigate Rowland while he was governor.
Court documents show that the Wilson-Foley campaign was discussing how to handle the allegations that had been made public.
In an April 21, 2012, email, "political advisor 1" sent a text message to Rowland saying, "we have to disclose the legal relationship between you and (Apple Rehab) as a subcontractor. Brian, (unnamed campaign worker), (Wilson-Foley) and I have talked and we need to chat but call Brian ASAP."
Also in April 2012, another opponent of Wilson-Foley, Mark Greenberg, told the Register Citizen that Rowland had proposed a similar scheme during Greenberg's 2010 congressional campaign. Greenberg said Rowland offered "campaign consulting services," and proposed that he be paid through Greenberg's nonprofit animal shelter. Greenberg, who is running for the Republican nomination for a third time this year, turned down the offer.
After those allegations were made, "political advisor 1" emailed Rowland and said, "if you have anything to refute (Greenberg), I need it to start to f-ck this smuck (sic)."
In June 2012, the Register Citizen reported that a federal grand jury was investigating the campaign's ties to Rowland and Clark's claims.
The campaign also was the target of another FEC complaint, made by Ken Krayseke in May 2012. Krayseke alleged that Rowland used his WTIC talk show to attack Wilson-Foley's opponent, Roraback, and that Rowland gave out Roraback's personal cellphone number over the air.
That complaint was dismissed by the FEC in February 2014, according to documents on the commission's website.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Investigation Service and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Liam Brennan and Christopher Mattei.
State Democrats drew parallels to the ongoing issue with Rowland and Thursday night's Prescott Bush Dinner, at which former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush was keynote speaker.
"Today, Connecticut Republicans are waking up to the same thing they did back in 2003: the felonious John Rowland's friend, Jeb Bush, coming to Connecticut to raise cash," the party said in a press release.
The party likened the events to the movie "Groundhog Day" — in which the same day keeps repeating.
"We've definitely seen this movie before, and we know how badly it ends," Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy DiNardo said in a statement. "The CT GOP bringing back John Rowland's close friend, Jeb Bush, on the eve of more expected felony indictments for Rowland only reinforces the fact that the Connecticut Republican Party is still influenced by Rowland."
Republican party chairman Jerry Labriola responded to DiNardo's comments.
"It's a cheap shot from a Democrat party which is desperate to change the subject from (Governor) Dan Malloy's mismanagement of our economy and the brutally high taxes we all have to pay," Labriola said. "The Republican Party is focused on the future, and is committed to fixing Connecticut's economy."
"While there may be great fascination in this story, the fact is John Rowland has no connection to the Connecticut Republican Party, nor has he for over 10 years," the statement read.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's spokesman, Andrew Doba, also commented on the indictment.
"This is another sad chapter in a story that Connecticut knows all too well," Doba stated. "Law enforcement should be commended for their diligence on this matter. Governor Malloy hopes for a quick resolution."
The Associated Press and CT News Junkie contributed to this report.


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JILL PERTLER | Life and death in the backyard
The sky may not be falling, but in my backyard, baby birds sure are. They are tumbling from their nests like a hot pair of dice during an even hotter game of craps.
My son found the first fatality in the grass near the trunk of a spruce tree, where robins inhabit a nest above. Baby bird lay orange belly up — dead on impact. We buried him in the garden so he can fertilize the soil. Rest in peace baby bird.
We found bird No. 2 in a similar fashion: lying on his back at the base of a tree. This bird was a starling with feathers not yet formed. He, too, is resting in peace in the garden.
Happily, the third baby bird we spotted on the ground this year was not dead. He was alive and sitting in the middle of the road, which was not the safest place (ask any dead skunk). When we returned to check on him minutes later, he'd bird-hopped to the relative shelter of the grassy lawn. At least in this location a car wouldn't run him over. Although I realize now cars were probably the least of the little guy's worries.
Bird four was in the driveway, looking like a lost bird. He was covered in downy pre-feathers and flapped his baby wings to establish a sort of flutter-fly that lifted him a few feet off the ground.
The abundance of baby birds falling and flutter flying away from the safety of their nests made me wonder about what was happening in my backyard. I did a little research, and it turns out the situation isn't uncommon or accidental. On rare occasions, it may even involve murder, or in this case, birdacide.
Nature is a harsh, albeit practical, entity. Newborn chicks without feathers or any chance of survival — like the first two dead birds we found — do not usually fall from their nests; they are pushed.
This can happen accidentally, when babies jostle for food. Other times, a bird may be born with a genetic imperfection incompatible with life. A mother bird may push the dead chick out to make room for her growing brood. Or, in some pre-emptive cases, she may not wait for the chick to take its last breath before giving it the heave-ho.
Turns out, the little bit older, flutter-flying baby birds we saw probably were not pushed, nor did they fall. Fledglings leave the nest voluntarily a few days before they are skilled flyers to allow their parents the ground oriented opportunity to teach them to hunt, forage and avoid neighborhood predators.
It's a cold cruel world in my backyard, and we haven't even touched on the fact that I live with two cats. Baby birds and cats are not a harmonious combination. Experts advise keeping cats inside when baby birds are about. Duh. However, anyone who's owned a cat understands no one really ever owns a cat — or tells any cat what to do.
I could pretend to be perfect and promise you our cats never disturb the robins in the backyard, but in all honesty that would be a bunch of (well) bird crap. Our cats sneak out on occasion, and when they do the adult birds go on super-mega squawk and chirp alert. They swoop and divebomb the felines, whose aloof attitude of superiority makes them unaware they are on the receiving end of any sort of avian disrespect.
Speaking of respect, I've developed a new sense of it for our fine-feathered friends. It isn't easy being a bird — in my backyard or anywhere else. Baby chicks must flutter fly through a gauntlet that includes neighborhood cats, genetics, their own siblings and even parents. According to the Audubon Society, only 30 percent of young songbirds survive the first year of life. That's less than even odds.
Talk about a crapshoot.
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In grade school, Mrs. Pickering may have improved your syntax, your vocabulary, even your margins—but she's not your audience anymore.
1. They got you used to a captive audience.
At school, you handed in your homework, and it came back marked. This process taught you that every word you wrote would be read and evaluated by someone deeply interested in your thoughts.
Things couldn't be more different in business. Your colleagues and clients are busy people with a hundred demands on their time. And unlike your teachers they aren't paid to read your stuff.
The lesson: In business, unlike at school, you have to fight to be read. Accept that most people will scan your words. Make it easy on them by using headers, bullets, and short paragraphs.
2. They taught you to write with a beginning, a middle, and an end.
At school you learned that any essay must have an introduction and a conclusion. The meat of your argument came in the middle.
Judging by the number of business documents we've seen that begin by setting the scene, explaining the context, and generally "warming the reader up," this is a hard habit to shake.
In business, you don't have the luxury of the preamble. Your readers are time-pressed, so you need to dive straight in with your main point.
The lesson: Before writing that email, memo, Web page, or report, ask yourself, "What do I want my reader to do as a result of my words?" The answer gives you your first line.
3. They taught you to pad, not prune.
At school, you were told to expand on your answers. And while this trained you to think more deeply about questions, it also taught you to value padding over pruning—as editor Bill Harper has also argued.
Alas in business, sometimes people really do just want a "yes" or "no" answer. Filling pages for the sake of it is more likely to exasperate than impress your reader.
The lesson: Prune, prune, and prune again! Once you've reached the point where you're happy with your work, go back and cut 20 percent.
4. They rewarded you for using fancy words.
When you were introduced to a new word at school, your teachers no doubt asked you to use it in a sentence to prove you understood it properly. This task was essential because it increased your vocabulary, but it also subtly rewarded you for using words that were new and strange and only just within your grasp.
Pretentious words, nasty neologisms, and impenetrable corporate jargon are your adult equivalent. But such words are letting you down. In business, your goal is to be clear and persuasive, not to impress some authority figure.
The lesson: If there's a choice between a short word and a long word, go for the short one. For example, say "start" and not "commence," "after" and not "subsequently," and "change" and not "adjustment."
And never use a word you wouldn't use outside the office—do you "align," "integrate," or "leverage" things at home?
5. They made you distance yourself from your words.
At school, we were taught that overt references to the reader (as "you") or the writer ("I") were a no-no. In academic or scientific writing this approach made you sound more persuasive because you appeared objective.
For example, in the chemistry lab you were taught to use a passive form, such as "the sodium chloride was added to the test tube" rather than the active form "I added the sodium chloride to the test tube."
Or in a literature essay, you'd win points for a formal expression like: "Hamlet's fatal flaw might be considered to be procrastination." You'd probably lose marks for the more familiar: "You could say Hamlet's fatal flaw was procrastination."
Alas, the reverse is true in business writing. In business, address your reader as "you," and she feels a connection with you. Refer to yourself as "I," and you sound accountable.
Compare: "It is regrettable that mistakes were made in the dispatch of the order," with, "I'm sorry your order didn't arrive on time." Which would you rather hear?
The lesson: Learn to spot passive verb forms, and rework them so they're active. Address your reader as "you." This article, for example, contains over 70 references to "you" or "your"—that's nearly 10 percent of the text. Does it sound any less authoritative for its friendly approach?
6. They taught you outdated rules about grammar.
You can't blame your teachers for instilling in you the rules that apply to academic prose. And if you went on to college, such rules probably fared you well.
But as any writer will tell you, in business writing it's perfectly OK to start a sentence with "and" or "but." In fact, doing so can make your sentences shorter—and your writing easier to read.
Similarly, contractions aren't a problem if you're after a conversational style.
And if a split infinitive just sounds better to the ear, feel free to boldly go there.
The lesson: Break the rules if the result sounds better and is easier to read. Develop a writer's ear by reading your work aloud.


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The fish oil market includes fish oil obtained from fishing as well as aquaculture. In terms of application, this report analysis the primary uses of fish oil such as aquaculture, direct human consumption (DHC) and industrial. Peru, Chile and Denmark were the leading producers of fish oil and account for over 50% of production. In terms of consumption, the European region was the largest consumer primarily due to the farming of salmons and trout.
The report comprises a detailed description on the forecast and analysis of the fish oil market on a global level. The forecasted demand is based on volumes (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million) for the period ranging from 2012 to 2018. The study consists of drivers and restraints of the fish oil market and their impact on the growth of the market within the forecast period. In addition, the study includes opportunities available for the fish oil market on a global level.
Browse Report : http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/fish-oil.html
For better understanding of the fish oil market, we have given a detailed analysis of the value chain. In addition, a comprehensive study of the Porters five forces model has been provided for better understanding of the intensity of competition present in the fish oil market. Furthermore, the study comprises a market attractiveness analysis, where the applications are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate and general attractiveness.
The fish oil market has been segmented based on its application and geography and each segment is forecast in terms of volume (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million). All application segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends and are forecast over a period from 2012 to 2018. Geographically, the market has been segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Analysis and forecast are based on current trends and ranging over a period of six years, from 2012 to 2018.
Detailed profiles of certain leading fish oil producers are covered in this report along with thorough analysis of their market share. The renowned companies have been profiled with respect to attributes such as company overview, financial overview, SWOT analysis, business strategy and recent developments.
Fish Oil Market: Application Analysis
- Aquaculture
- Direct Human Consumption
- Others (Hydrogenation and Industrial)
Fish Oil Market in Aquaculture, by Species:
- Salmon and Trout
- Marine Fish
- Carps
- Tilapias
- Others (Eels, mackerels, herrings)
Fish Oil Market: Regional Analysis
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Rest of the World (RoW)
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Petition to: Dave Bamford - Governor of Brixton Prison
Reinstate Pastor Paul Song as a Chaplain at Brixton Prison, and allow him to run Christian courses as he has in the past.
Reinstate Pastor Paul Song as a Chaplain at Brixton Prison, and allow him to run Christian courses as he has in the past.
Pastor Paul Song was a volunteer Chaplain at HMP Brixton for nearly 20 years. Many prisoners became Christians through the courses he ran (including Alpha) and had their lives transformed. He had full security clearance for all his activities and had even been given keys to the prison as a sign of the high esteem in which he was held.
But in 2015, this changed - the Senior Chaplain at the prison was replaced by a Muslim. Imam Mohamed Yusef Ahmed began scrutinising the material used in Pastor Song's courses, commenting that the material was "too radical"; and that the Christian views expressed were "extreme" – despite the fact that these courses are mainstream Christian courses, used by Christians throughout the world.
Imam Mohamed asked Paul to stop running the courses, which he reluctantly agreed to, though Paul carried on going into the prison to meet with prisoners. At no point were complaints made by prisoners either about the content of the courses or Paul's attitude towards any of the prisoners.
Then, in August 2017, Paul received an email from Imam Mohamed, telling him that he no longer had permission to enter the prison wings or speak to any prisoner at HMP Brixton. Pastor Song was not informed of any substantive grounds which may justify his removal.
Bemused by the email, and having no awareness that anything was wrong, Paul met with the Imam, during which he was again told that he was no longer welcome at the prison and he had "no right to appeal against" the decision. Again, no reasons were given.
Eventually, Paul received a letter from Graham Horlock (Head of Reducing Re-Offending at HMP Brixton) on 4th September 2017, informing him for the first time that an accusation had been made that Paul called a prisoner a "terrorist", and stating that the decision to remove him from his role applied "permanently with immediate effect". This was the first occasion on which Paul heard about the allegation - which Paul denies.
The prison has ignored requests to even provide information of the alleged complainant and a copy of his statement.
After being kept waiting for 5 months without explanation, he received an email on 11th January nothing that "the exclusion [from HMP Brixton] is permanent."
Former Brixton prisoner Jeremy Conlon said: "Prison is a tough place to be, though Paul was a light in the darkness for me and many others. Paul's humility, wisdom and gentleness amazed all the prisoners, and he gave us a much-needed opportunity to receive prayer, to discuss issues we were struggling with and to ask questions. I cannot speak highly enough of him, and am deeply saddened by the way in which he has been treated".
Another former prisoner at Brixton, Peter Levy, said: "Paul's continued support for me and other prisoners, even after the course had finished, brought us all hope of a new way of life. He even met me at the prison gates on the date of my release and took me for food, and helped me work through the family and work issues I was having at the time. Without him, I would have had nowhere to turn, and to think he was doing all this voluntarily is amazing".
Please sign the petition to show your support for Pastor Paul, so that prisoners can continue to benefit from his life-changing ministry.
Sign this petition now!
Petition to: Dave Bamford - Governor of Brixton Prison


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Charles Barkley ranks among the NBA's greatest power forwards of all time and most entertaining personalities, both on and off the court. One of Barkley's proudest moments was winning gold at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the original Dream Team, here's a look back at Barkley's Hall of Fame career and the stuff that NBA legends are made of.
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Investor Chris Hansen has contacted the Maloof family about buying the Sacramento Kings, setting up the possibility of the NBA's return to Seattle.
Hansen's interest was confirmed Wednesday by people with knowledge of the situation. They spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because no deal has been reached.
One person said the Kings could sell for more than $500 million. The Kings' future in Sacramento has been uncertain because the Maloofs and the city haven't been able to come up with a long-term arena solution.
Yahoo! Sports first reported the discussions between the Kings and Hansen. Yahoo! reported a possible sale could land the Kings in Seattle for the 2013-14 season, where the team would play at KeyArena as a temporary home until a new arena is constructed.
"I know as much as you do," Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn said when asked about the situation. "If it's true, ain't it cool?"
His counterpart in Sacramento thought the news anything but cool. At an afternoon news conference, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson said Wednesday was significant because for the first time Kings fans know the team is for sale. Johnson said he would do all he could to try to find a buyer with a Sacramento connection to possibly purchase the team and keep it in California's capital city.
Spurs 108, Lakers 105: Tony Parker scored 24 points and host San Antonio handed slumping Los Angeles its fifth straight loss.
Manu Ginobili added 19 points and Tiago Splitter and Stephen Jackson had 14 each for San Antonio, which has won 11 straight at home.
Thunder 106, Timberwolves 84: Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and host Oklahoma City overpowered outmanned Minnesota.
After losing its last game on a buzzer-beater against a last-place Washington team saddled by injuries to its three top players, Oklahoma City left nothing to chance with the Timberwolves missing All-Star forward Kevin Love and four others.
The Timberwolves announced earlier in the day that Love would miss eight to 10 weeks after breaking his right hand for the second time.
Cavaliers 99, Hawks 83: Kyrie Irving scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and injury-riddled Cleveland beat visiting Atlanta.
The Cavaliers, who had only 10 available players, announced earlier in the day that center Anderson Varejao will have surgery Thursday to repair a muscle that split near his right knee. He will miss six to eight weeks.
Bucks 104, Bulls 96: Brandon Jennings scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter and visiting Milwaukee beat Chicago for the Bucks' second consecutive victory under interim coach Jim Boylan. Mike Dunleavy had 16 points and Monta Ellis finished with 14 for Milwaukee, which made 10 of 22 3-point attempts.
Celtics 87, Suns 79: Jeff Green scored 14 points, rookie Jared Sullinger added 12 points and a career-best 16 rebounds, and Boston recovered from a 14-point third quarter with a big rally to start the fourth and held off visiting Phoenix, which has lost 11 straight away from home.
Raptors 90, 76ers 72: Amir Johnson had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Jose Calderon added 14 points and 11 assists, and host Toronto handed Philadelphia its fifth straight loss.
Hornets 88, Rockets 79: Roger Mason scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to rally host New Orleans over Houston.
Nuggets 108, Magic 105: Kenneth Faried scored 19 points and grabbed 19 rebounds to help host Denver rally past Orlando.
Knicks: Carmelo Anthony was suspended one game by the NBA for confronting Kevin Garnett after New York's loss to Boston on Monday. Anthony, who was angry about Garnett's choice of words during a fourth-quarter altercation, went toward the Celtics' locker room after the game and later waited for Garnett outside Boston's team bus.


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Law and Liberties International Criminal Court Economy
To the International Criminal Court
Sat 17/01/2009
Throughout my political career, I have always been a staunch advocate for the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a world where atrocities against men, women and children are perpetrated, it was a historical move for the international community to step up and decide that genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity can never be tolerated, no matter who commits them, or where. That, in my view, is nothing less than great progress for mankind.
One of the key figures in putting the ICC on the map and making it a legal body for all the world to reckon with, is the current ICC-president Philippe Kirsch. President Kirsch has been President of the International Criminal Court from its inception and has travelled around the world tirelessly to explain the importance of its work.
I was in South Africa when I got a call from President Kirsch' office. In two months, the Court will have a new president and they were looking for a new chef de cabinet to help ease the transition. As you can imagine, I have great respect for the ICC as well as its President. Getting that call from the President must have been a bit like a golf enthusiast receiving a call from Tiger Woods. It goes without saying that I accepted the offer. I studied international law in university, so to be part of the ICC in this important period in its young existence, is to me is a tremendous honour.
The Court will be dealing with some very interesting challenges in the coming months. Its first ever trial, against Thomas Lubanga, will start in January. He is charged with grave crimes committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including recruiting young children to fight. The Court will also have to deal with its first ever request for an arrest warrant against a head of state. The Prosecutor has requested that the President of Sudan be tried for crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide in Darfur. As the world watches these proceedings go ahead in an impartial and juridical way, it is my hope that international support for the ICC will continue to grow. Obviously, this new position also means silence on this site for the foreseeable future, since what I say could be associated with the Court. But that will be a small price to pay for the chance the ICC is giving me: to make a contribution to the global fight against the worst kinds of injustice and impunity.


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Taiwan China's second city, Kaohsiung is a city in near-constant transformation. The 20th century industrial heartland of Taiwan China, the city has updated its image with modern urban landscapes and natural spaces. Enjoy a coffee in a local backstreet café or walk along beaches into lush forests. Experience the new side of Taiwan China – book your flights to Kaohsiung with Cathay Dragon.
Things to do in Kaohsiung
Head to the Cijin District for a host of visual and delectable delights. From art installations to its local seafood restaurants, Cijin is the modern, revamped harbour area. Kaohsiung is home to many sacred ancient temples and historic sites, including the Tianhou Temple and the Chihou Fort. Enjoy natural beauty by heading to the mountains for a hike. For something more peaceful, explore one of many Buddhist temples.
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The city's new metro system makes Kaohsiung easy and comfortable to navigate. Taxis are available, and affordable, for added convenience. For something different, rent a bicycle to meander around Kaohsiung at your own pace, or ride along in an ornate rickshaw. Experience luxurious travel when you choose Cathay Dragon for your Kaohsiung flights.


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Weather Blog: Weekend rain chance looming
Thank you for stopping by the Weather Watch 12 blog! A gorgeous stretch of fall weather continues across the Midwest through Friday. In today's blog we discuss a rain threat this weekend and look ahead to clues of the new LRC weather pattern.
Let's start by fast forwarding to the end of the work week. Wednesday and Thursday will bring suntastic weather conditions to Wisconsin with highs inland in the low to mid 70s, and lakeshore areas staying in the 60s.
High pressure(big blue H) on the map below will keep us dry and sunny today and Thursday. This high slips east and is located near New England at 7am Friday morning. The map below also shows a cold front entering the upper Midwest. This front will signal the next chance of rain for southeastern Wisconsin.
If you have outdoor plans this weekend make sure to have a plan 'B' ready on Saturday. As of this writing the best chance for showers or thunderstorms will be Saturday afternoon or evening. The band of showers looks to be fairly narrow, and would not last all day.
The GFS computer model(one of many we use) shows total rainfall between 7am and 7pm in a narrow band from the U.P. of Michigan south through southeast Wisconsin. The darker green shade over Milwaukee represents rainfall of 0.25" to 0.50".
The band of showers looks to develop near Madison and move east. Right now rain cannot be ruled out for the Badgers homecoming game at 2:30pm, but hopefully the rain will miss Madison or move east by kickoff.
Finally, I want to provide a quick LRC update to those following along with the new weather pattern. Remember, the weather pattern that sets up from roughly October 1 through November will cycle and repeat through next summer. Each trough or storm system holds clues to the type of winter we may have in Wisconsin.
One important clue was the large storm system that brought severe weather and a blizzard to the Midwest and Plains this past weekend. The 500mb map below shows the position of the upper level low pressure area on Sunday, October 6. Keep in mind using the LRC we look for the trough axis. In the case below the trough axis would run from say International Falls, MN south to north Texas.
If a long term long, long wave trough sets up over the Midwest it may mean an active winter for some. Keep in mind this was just one part of the pattern and we need to see how the next 4-6 weeks play out before making the winter forecast.
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Loyola at a Glance Faculty/Staff Newsletter
Loyola Theatre features two new productions
October 26, 2012
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Loyola University New Orleans kicks off the 2012-13 season in November with two new productions, including Noel Coward's ghostly comedy "Blithe Spirit" and the New Orleans premiere of Tanya Saracho's "El Nogalar," an explosive tale of humor and heartache in today's changing Mexico.
Directed by C. Patrick Gendusa, "Blithe Spirit" is the wickedly spirited comedy about a successful novelist, Charles Condomine, who is haunted by his biggest fan—the spirit of Elvira, his first wife who has been dead for seven years. While working on a novel about the occult, Condomine decides to get a feel for the "real thing" by inviting Madame Arcati, an eccentric medium, to hold a séance at his house. Arcati's bumbling efforts inadvertently summon his deceased wife. Mayhem ensues as Elvira makes herself at home and tries her best to ensure she won't spend the afterlife alone. "Blithe Spirit" will run in the Marquette Theater Nov. 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.
"El Nogalar," directed by Laura Hope, is a comical and moving story about family and self-identity set against the impending issues plaguing Mexico today. A contemporary adaptation of Anton Chekhov's classic, "The Cherry Orchard," Saracho's play is set in present-day Northern Mexico and portrays an upper-class Mexican family about to lose their pecan orchard. The play charts the family's experience as their way of life is threatened by encroaching drug cartels, violence and economic upheaval. "El Nogalar" will run in the Lower Depths Theater in the Communications/Music Complex Nov. 28, 29, 30 and Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.
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4 Absurd, Damaging Right-Wing Lies About Food Stamps
On November 4, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, D-Calif., and eight of her Democratic colleagues ended their week-long "food stamp challenge." During the challenge, the congresspeople maintained a $4.50-per-day food budget to better understand the situation of those in the food stamp program, which delivers an average weekly benefit of $32.59. (The program was officially renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, in 2004.)
"There are a lot of myths associated with food stamps," including "the argument that it is rife with fraud" and the idea that beneficiaries are shiftless, said Speier. "Many of those who are on food stamps are the working poor. I really feel strongly that unless we walk in the shoes of someone on food stamps, we have no idea. I had no idea, I really didn't."
The food stamp challenge highlights the realities of a program in peril and serves as a necessary corrective to the narrative promoted by today's ultra-conservative Republican Party. The Wall Street Journal recently published a piece calling SNAP "a magnet for abuses and absurdities" and a "conspiracy against self-reliance." In March, the powerful House Agriculture Committee recommended cutting SNAP in lieu of farm subsidies, which largely benefit the wealthy. And in October Senator Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, fumed, "No program in our government has surged out of control more dramatically than food stamps."
The congressional supercommittee, which has been attempting to reduce the deficit, eyed the program hungrily as well, even though SNAP costs a mere $68 billion of a federal budget that is larger than $3.5 trillion -- a drop in the bucket compared to the reckless, wasteful and fraud-prone Pentagon spending or the nation's unbelievably high healthcare costs.
The attacks on SNAP are wrong on their merits. They are also cruel, especially if the accompanying proposals are enacted. There are currently 45.8 million people on SNAP (an astounding one out of every seven Americans). Less than half of beneficiaries are of working age, but a majority of adults on the program are underemployed or work jobs with wages so low they can't always afford housing, utilities and transportation in addition to sufficient food for their families. They aren't lazy or weak; they're trapped by low-wage employment in an economy that's mostly creating jobs that pay less than $13.52 an hour.
Perhaps SNAP's congressional opponents wouldn't be such a danger if voters better understood the program. But as Speier noted, there are many myths about the program that poison the public perception of it. Here are four rebuttals to common misconceptions about the federal food stamp program.
1. The program is rife with fraud and abuse
In the Wall Street Journal editorial, SNAP is denounced as an "unmonitored welfare program" that hemorrhages billions in unjustifiable and fraudulent claims. This is demonstrably false.
In 2010, the Government Accountability Office found that "the national rate of food stamp trafficking [trading benefits for money or non-food goods] declined from about 3.8 cents per dollar of benefits" in 1993 to 1 cent per dollar today -- a historic decline. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, which runs the program, SNAP "had the lowest error rate in history at 3.81%. Over 98% of those receiving benefits are eligible for SNAP."
Steps can be taken to bring those numbers down even further, but to argue, as the GOP has, that sweeping cuts are needed to address minimal levels of fraud and abuse is akin to recommending a howitzer barrage as an appropriate response to a household fruit fly infestation.
A more appropriate response would be to double down on the USDA's successful anti-fraud campaign. The Electronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT, cards that went into circulation in 2004 (replacing traditional food stamps) make it significantly easier to detect abusive users and the retailers that enable them. The USDA employs over 100 staffers to investigate these crimes. Hiring a few more to bolster the effort makes more sense than letting millions of Americans go hungry.
2. There are too many "hipsters" and college students on food stamps.
Since the start of the Great Recession, the food stamp population has almost doubled, from 26 million in 2007 to between 45 and 47 million starting in 2009. This increase has largely been the result of the cratering economy and persistent unemployment making more Americans poorer and therefore eligible for food stamps. But the government also set higher income eligibility limits in recent years (130 percent of the poverty line, or annual income of $14,157 for an individual) and eased accessibility restrictions on the unemployed and childless.
These changing criteria should be welcomed. Too frequently social programs (e.g., Medicaid and the Earned Income Tax Credit) are limited to families, while low-income people without children are left to fend for themselves. These attempts to bring policy in line with economic realities have broadened access to food assistance to demographics that stretch the stereotypical image of "poverty," including jobless professionals, students, young people and people with middle-class backgrounds.
Presumably it is these people who the Wall Street Journal refers to as "trust fund babies driving Rolls Royces [getting] free food courtesy of Uncle Sam." Salon's coverage of this non-issue brought swarms of commenters (478 as of this writing), some of whom responded humanely, but many who denounced "self-imposed poverty" and called the "hipster" recipients a "burden to society."
"There are some people who may have a hip looking haircut or a tattoo who are unemployed or underemployed and have the same legal rights and moral rights to food as anyone else," noted Joel Berg, executive director of the New York City Coalition Against Hunger and author of All You Can Eat: How Hungry is America?. "Anyway, the vast majority of people who are using food stamps were poor, and are now poorer."
The "hipsters on food stamps" narrative gets a spotlight that is disproportionate to actual trends. For one thing, beneficiaries aren't "secretly middle-class." Close to 90 percent of households that use SNAP live below the poverty line, while 40 percent of households live at half of the poverty line (less than $10,000 a year for a family of three). According to the USDA, close to half of the beneficiaries are children (48 percent), and another 8 percent are over 60. A majority of those who are of working age are working. In the 1990s, half of new food stamp beneficiaries participated in the program for eight months or less -- basically, until they found a job. There is no reason to assume that the same isn't true for today's beneficiaries; it just takes them longer to find employment.
SNAP is an entitlement program, meaning that anyone who is eligible can gain access. Just because someone graduated from college, or grew up outside of poverty, doesn't mean she don't need help now. This recession devastated the assets and savings accounts of many middle-class people, so relying on family isn't an option for many individuals. Meanwhile, the job market remains exceptionally weak. More people need food assistance now, no matter their background.
3. Recipients "waste" their benefits on unhealthy food.
Many policy analysts and other influential figures argue that recipients should not be allowed to use food stamps to purchase soda or other junk food. This proposal is both demeaning and doesn't address any actual problems. First of all, there is little evidence that, given options, low-income people eat less healthily than middle-class people. (One recent study shows that poor people tend to eat less fast food than their middle-class counterparts -- and food stamps can't be used to purchase hot food anyway.) It isn't as though food stamp beneficiaries are buying unusual amounts of soda, candy, other junk food. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, "Almost 90 percent of the food consumed by food SNAP households goes to fruits and vegetables, grain products, meats, or dairy products."
The reason that many low-income areas have higher obesity rates than wealthier areas is that low-quality food, like white bread, is cheaper and more easily accessible than, say, fruits and vegetables, especially in areas where supermarkets are scarce.
4. The program is too generous, and food stamps are a significant contributor to national debt.
Conservatives have made a great show of moaning about the recent explosion in SNAP's caseload. Those who would make this an issue (ahem, Jeff Sessions and the Wall Street Journal) are being dumb-headed or malicious, or both. The food stamp program is designed to be responsive to economic downturns. The reason over 15 million people have been added to the rolls is simple: We've suffered the worst economic downturn since the 1930s, and the economy is still stagnant. SNAP is doing exactly what it is meant to in these circumstances: ease the plight of those who have been negatively affected by the downturn and boost their purchasing power.
The idea that benefits are too generous is absurd. Monthly benefits run to $133.80 a month for each member of the household, or about $4.50 a day -- although poorer households get more generous benefits, while increased income leads to stingier assistance. And, again, food stamps can't be used to purchase hot food, alcohol, tobacco, or other non-food items.
Also, the expanding food stamp program is not even close to being a significant driver of our national debt. As previously stated, SNAP rolls expand and contract with the health of the economy. If and when the nation gets to a better place economically, the number of enrollees will decline; it's no miracle. The only reason food assistance is being targeted is because the constituencies that use food stamps -- the poor and nearly-poor -- are not particularly powerful, especially compared to the those who protect genuinely wasteful spending, like agricultural subsidies and the gluttonous military budget.
Cutting food stamps in the name of debt relief would be a PR stunt, a political ploy. And while its effect on America's debt will be negligible, the suffering that would be inflicted on millions of Americans, almost half of them children, would be very real.


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The climate researcher Michael Mann last worked at the University of Virginia in 2005, but his past employment has continued to haunt him. Virginia's attorney general, Kenneth Cuccinelli decided that, in the wake of some of Mann's work e-mails being released, he'd like to see more of them. So, he sued UVa under Virginia's Fraud Against Taxpayers Act (FATA), claiming that Mann had engaged in fraudulent activity. A preliminary ruling had blocked the suit, as Cuccinelli was unable to specify whether there was any actual fraud to investigate. Cuccinelli appealed, and the Virginia Supreme Court has now officially thrown out the suit.
The ruling indicates that the suit was flawed from the start. The statute in question allows suits that target persons and corporations, but UVa is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and past precedent dictates it is "entitled to the protection of the immunity of the state." In fact, the majority ruled that treating the university as subject to the Act would create internal inconsistencies that would "do superior damage to FATA as a whole."
One of the justices dissented, and argued that FATA should apply. That said, he ruled that Cuccinelli's suit should be thrown out, as it never specified any conduct by Mann that constituted a violation. The nature of the ruling gives Cuccinelli no ability to target the university at all, and thus seems to end this phase of the legal attack on Mann. This still leaves him facing a Freedom of Information Act suit in Virginia, brought by a private organization that calls itself the American Tradition Institute.


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When people first think of Colorado, they might picture the majestic Rocky Mountains and wintertime fun on skis and snowboards. However, you might be surprised to know that the foundation of the state is agriculture.
What is agritourism? Agritourism covers a wide variety of recreational, educational and other leisure activities and services, provided by farmers and ranchers and experienced by consumers who value the activity or service they receive and seek it out. Agritourism may be defined as activities, events and services related to agriculture that take place on or off the farm or ranch, and that connect consumers with the heritage, natural resource or culinary experience they value. There are three general classifications of agritourism activities: on-farm/ranch, food-based, and heritage activities.
We encourage visitors and Coloradans to experience the state's agricultural heritage by visiting agritourism events and activities. The last USDA Ag Census (2017) indicated that 1,056 Colorado farms offered agritourism and recreational services, totaling nearly $64 million in farm income.
If you are looking to diversify your operation by including agritourism activities on your farm or ranch, visit our Agritourism Resources section for helpful information and a list of workshops across the state.
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Back in late October, Google announced that it will finally start rolling out the much awaited Honeycomb update for devices running Google TV. The update was first meant to be rolled out to Google TV devices manufactured by Sony, and then to the Logitech Revue, which has been a disastrous product for the company.
Today, Logitech has finally announced via a blog post that the Android 3.1 Honeycomb update for the Revue will start rolling out from this week onward. For the unknown, the Honeycomb update for the Revue brings with it lots of changes, including access to the Android Market. At the moment, 50 apps are specifically available for Google TV on the Android Market, including Google's own Music app.
The whole UI has also been refreshed, and makes browsing through content much easier. The in-built Google Chrome browser has also been updated to the latest version, and brings enhanced search capabilities and keyboard navigation along with support for Adobe Flash 10.2.
Logitech Revue users will automatically get the update when they start their device next time. New Revue owners will get the update when they activate their device. Revue owners can find more info about the update here.


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Queer eye: New Jeepers has strange slant
Watching Jeepers Creepers on cable in preparation for the sequel, I decided I had underrated it somewhat the first time around. Or maybe it's just easier to take when you're not locked in a dark theater with its obnoxious protagonists.
Jeepers Creepers 2 has a bigger budget, which means a bigger cast, longer running time and more (sometimes better) effects. That's not necessarily all to the good, as money is no substitute for imagination in filmmaking, and a lack of money sometimes stimulates the imagination.
Another double-edged sword is writer-director Victor Salva's refusal to play by the rules of horror movies, in part because he's gay. That's why, for example, even though three of the female characters are cheerleaders they don't shake their pompoms at the camera; but the male characters, mostly high school jocks (talk about unsympathetic protagonists!), have trouble keeping their shirts on.
Despite the mostly teenage cast of characters (most of the adults are killed off early), none of them have sex to be "punished" for. Both the good and bad die young, and a lot of interpersonal conflicts that are set up are resolved only by someone being carried off to be eaten. At one point, several people run away and are never seen again; we don't know whether they escaped.
One advantage the first film had was not having to show the Creeper (Jonathan Breck) right away and not revealing his ability to fly until near the end. Like Jaws, it created a fear of the unknown that was more visceral than the fear of something we can see, however horrible it looks.
Another Jaws parallel, though not developed, is a scene of six shirtless hunks sunning themselves on the roof of their school bus. To the Creeper flying overhead, this must be like all those legs in the water were to the shark.
Although authorities have uncovered the Creeper's "house of pain" with over 300 victims dating back over 200 years, it doesn't appear that the National Guard, FBI, or any other reinforcements have been sent to aid the local rural authorities in their pursuit of the killer. He's nearing the end of his feeding period– 23 days every 23 years, as we're reminded at the outset.
After snacking on a blond boy in a cornfield for an appetizer on Day 22, the Creeper blows out the tires on a school bus carrying the winning basketball team back from the state finals. They don't act very happy for winners, especially star player Scott Braddock (Eric Nenninger), who didn't have enough playing time in the final game. He blames racism, that he's the "token white boy," and takes it out on Deaundre "Double D" Davis (Garikayi Mutambirwa, the most likely to succeed of this crop of newcomers; he has moments when he seems to be channeling the young Sidney Poitier).
Besides being racist himself, Scotty is homophobic, as he shows Izzy Bohen (Travis Schiffner), who's suspected of being gay (they call him "Izzy or Izzn't He?") because he was involved in a fight outside a gay bar.
We never find out whether he Iz or Izzn't, but when the chips are down, Izzy and Double D race to Scotty's aid. Does this awaken him to the error of his ways? We don't find that out either.
The kids learn about the Creeper from a radio report and dreams one of the cheerleaders has in which she sees Darry (Justin Long) from the first movie, and he tries to warn her.
The bus comes equipped with a flare gun and a javelin(?), which our jock heroes fail to use at some pretty obvious times. They also struggle with jammed doors, never thinking of exiting or entering through windows that have been blown out. But that's all typical horror-movie stupidity, as is logic like "Let's run out in an open field where we'll be safe!"
Help may be on the way from a farmer, Jack Taggart (Ray Wise), who's waited all his life to play Charles Bronson. He's the father of the blond boy the Creeper carried off in the beginning, and he's loaded for bear– or whatever.
As he's done for centuries, the Creeper replaces any of his damaged body parts (like a robot) with those taken from his victims, whom he chooses because he likes their scent. At one point he replaces his head, but it quickly takes on the hideous look of the original.
To Salva's credit, he resists loading the soundtrack with heavy metal to spin off an album, instead using atmospheric original music by Bennett Salvay.
Jeepers Creepers 2 is just different enough to be interesting, just familiar enough to go down as easy as popcorn– or body parts, if you're the Creeper.


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SLR Lenses – What Type is Right for You?
Lenses for the SLR camera come in different types and sizes. Whether you're an amateur photographer or a very demanding professional, there are SLR camera lenses available to suit every type of SLR camera buff. When shopping for lenses there are few things you should keep in mind:
- Depending on the type of SLR camera you have, you should get lenses that are specific to the manufacturer as different brands of SLR cameras have different mounts which connect the lenses to the SLR camera.
- There are different types of SLR Lenses:
- Standard Zoom Lens – This is a basic sort of lens and is best used in an SLR camera that's ready to shoot anytime, anywhere
- Telephoto Lens – This type of lens is ideal if you want to capture distant objects. These SLR lenses are a must have if you plan on capturing some candid moments, or if you'd like to shoot some wildlife or sports photography
- Wide Angle Lens – This type of lens is great for taking panoramic shots
- Macro Lens – If you love taking photographs of extreme close-ups, then this type of lens opens up a whole new world of photography for you to explore
- Standard Zoom Lens – This is a basic sort of lens and is best used in an SLR camera that's ready to shoot anytime, anywhere
SLR Flash - Figuring Out your Needs
Some SLR cameras have built-in flash; some SLR cameras have a hot shoe mount bracket so that you can attach an external flash unit to the SLR camera, while some other SLR cameras offer both – a built in flash as well as a hot shoe mount where you can attach the flash. While built-in flash is great, it cannot match the quality of an external flash in SLR cameras. But, what is the purpose of using an external flash for SLR cameras? External flash units provide more light output from the flash and significantly reduces red-eye.
External flash units for SLR cameras come with a variety of features. Some features to look out for when shopping for an external flash unit for your SLR camera includes:
- Bounce – Almost all external flash units have this feature. If the external flash unit has bounce, it simply means that you can turn the angle of the external flash unit so that the light from the flash can 'bounce' off the ceiling instead of aiming the flash directly at the subject.
- Swivel – This feature allows the external flash unit to 'swivel' to make the flash point left or right in order to 'bounce' the light from flash off of the walls.
- Power – Different external flash units offer different power settings. You should choose an external flash unit by determining how much power you need from the flash. Choosing a high power external flash unit is generally considered better as you can minimize the light output of a flash, but not usually the other way around.
- Manual or Auto – Determine if you'd want an external flash unit that has automatic control (where the external flash unit communicates electronically with the SLR), or manual control (where you want to change the flash output manually)
Some of the benefits of opting for an external flash unit for your SLR include:
- The external flash units for SLR cameras are compact and easily portable
- The external flash unit can easily fit into your SLR camera bag
- Most external flash units for SLR cameras run on batteries
- Cost effective when compared to heavy duty lights
We hope we've made it easier for you to buy SLR camera lenses and external flash units for your SLR camera. Browse through our entire range and purchase one that's best suited for your needs.


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This is a four-year degree programme that is focused on mathematical and statistical approaches for quantitative management. Mathematics and statistics are core to most modern-day science and have important applications in industry and commerce. The concepts introduced in this pathway span from deriving sound inference from limited or large amounts of data to the mathematical modelling and solution to problems in the organisation and management of complex systems in industry and commerce. The skills acquired include formulating problems in mathematical and/or statistical terms, and expressing solutions in a form intelligible to lay people.
Information on the implications of Brexit for prospective students.
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|The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
|Stage 1
|In the first year of study, most Mathematics students choose to take the six modules on offer within Mathematics
Analysis and Calculus
Mathematical Reasoning
Mathematical Modelling
Numbers, Vectors and Matrices
Introduction to Statistics and Operational Research
Introduction to Statistical and Operational Research Methods
|Stage 2
|Students will choose 6 modules from the list below, this must include the compulsory* modules
Statistical Inference*
Linear Algebra*
Linear Models
Methods of Operational Research
Classical Mechanics
Elementary Number Theory
Group Theory
Numerical Analysis
Fluid Mechanics
|Stage 3
|Students must take 6 modules which must be approved, the selection must include 2 modules with statistics content
Linear & Dynamic Programming
Statistical Data Mining
Stochastic Processes and Risk
Mathematical Investigations
Set Theory
Mathematical modelling in biology and medicine
Calculus of Variations and Hamiltonian Mechanics
Financial Mathematics
Partial Differential Equations
Tensor Field Theory
Quantum Theory
Electromagnetic Theory
Ring Theory
Computer Algebra
Algebraic Equations
Metric and Normed Spaces
|Stage 4
|Students must do a Statistics project and select 4 other modules
Statistics Project
Advanced Quantum Theory
Algebraic Topology
Rings and Modules
Integration Theory
Functional Analysis
Survival Analysis
Mathematical Methods for Quantum Information Processing
Information Theory
Practical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
Statistical Mechanics
Advanced Mathematical Methods
School of Mathematics and Phys
Cathy is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics.
|Large Group Teaching
|10 (hours maximum)
10 hours of lectures
|Medium Group Teaching
|4 (hours maximum)
4 hours of practical classes, workshops or seminars each week
|Personal Study
|21 (hours maximum)
21 hours studying and revising in your own time each week, including some guided study using handouts, online activities, etc
|Small Group Teaching/Personal Tutorial
|1 (hours maximum)
1 hour of tutorials (or later, project supervision) each week;
At Queen's, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable student to achieve their full academic potential.
On the MSci in Mathematics and Statistics & Operational Research we do this by providing a range of learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work in a global society and make use of innovative technologies and a world class library that enhances their development as independent, lifelong learners. Examples of the opportunities provided for learning on this course are:
Assessments associated with this course are outlined below:
As students progress through their course at Queen's they will receive general and specific feedback about their work from a variety of sources including lecturers, module co-ordinators, placement supervisors, personal tutors, advisers of study and your peers. University students are expected to engage with reflective practice and to use this approach to improve the quality of their work. Feedback may be provided in a variety of forms including:
Entry Requirements
|A level requirements
AAA including Mathematics
A* (Mathematics) AB
|Irish leaving certificate requirements
H2H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 in Mathematics
|Access Course
Not considered. Applicants should apply for the BSc Mathematics and Statistics & Operational Research degree.
|International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics. If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 4 in English would be accepted.
A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirement is also met.
In addition, to the entrance requirements above, it is essential that you read our guidance below on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application.
Applications are dealt with centrally by the Admissions and Access Service rather than by the School of Mathematics and Physics. Once your on-line form has been processed by UCAS and forwarded to Queen's, an acknowledgement is normally sent within two weeks of its receipt at the University.
Selection is on the basis of the information provided on your UCAS form. Decisions are made on an ongoing basis and will be notified to you via UCAS.
For entry last year, applicants for programmes in the School of Mathematics and Physics offering A-level/BTEC Level 3 qualifications must have had, or been able to achieve, a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C or better (to include English Language and Mathematics), though this profile may change from year to year depending on the demand for places. The Selector also checks that any specific entry requirements in terms of GCSE and/or A-level subjects can be fulfilled.
Offers are normally made on the basis of three A-levels. The offer for repeat candidates may be one grade higher than for first time applicants. Grades may be held from the previous year.
Applicants offering two A-levels and one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent qualification), or one A-level and a BTEC Diploma/National Diploma (or equivalent qualification) will also be considered. Offers will be made in terms of performance in individual BTEC units rather than the overall BTEC grade(s) awarded. Please note that a maximum of one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent) will be counted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications. The normal GCSE profile will be expected.
Applicants offering other qualifications will also be considered. The same GCSE (or equivalent) profile is usually expected of those candidates offering other qualifications.
The information provided in the personal statement section and the academic reference together with predicted grades are noted but, in the case of degree courses in the School of Mathematics and Physics, these are not the final deciding factors in whether or not a conditional offer can be made. However, they may be reconsidered in a tie break situation in August.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking would not normally be considered as part of a three A-level offer and, although they may be excluded where an applicant is taking four A-level subjects, the grade achieved could be taken into account if necessary in August/September.
Candidates are not normally asked to attend for interview.
If you are made an offer then you may be invited to a Faculty/School Visit Day, which is usually held in the second semester. This will allow you the opportunity to visit the University and to find out more about the degree programme of your choice and the facilities on offer. It also gives you a flavour of the academic and social life at Queen's.
If you cannot find the information you need here, please contact the University Admissions and Access Service (firstname.lastname@example.com), giving full details of your qualifications and educational background.
For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country.
An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering Academic English and Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.
INTO Queen's offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare international students for undergraduate study at Queen's University. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre on campus, and will have full access to the University's world-class facilities.
These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.
INTO - English Language Course(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)
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Studying for a degree in Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research at Queen's will assist students in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from this degree at Queen's are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline, including mathematics.
Although the many of our graduates are interested in pursuing careers in teaching, banking and finance, significant numbers develop careers in a wide range of other sectors. The following is a list of the major career sectors that have attracted our graduates in recent years:
• Management Consultancy
• Export Marketing (NI Programme)
• Fast Stream Civil Service
• Varied graduate programmes (Times Top 100 Graduate Recruiters/AGR, Association of Graduate Recruiters UK)
Additional Awards Gained(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)
Prizes and Awards(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Degree Plus. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
Entry requirements
Fees and Funding
|Northern Ireland (NI)
|England, Scotland or Wales (GB)
|Other (non-UK) EU *
Tuition fee rates are calculated based on a student's tuition fee status and generally increase annually by inflation. How tuition fees are determined is set out in the Student Finance Framework.
* The tuition fees that EU students starting courses at UK universities following the agreed transition period are required to pay will depend on what is agreed as part of the UK's exit negotiations. Please refer to www.qub.ac.uk/brexit-advice/information-for-students
All Students
Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.
Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library.
If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. A programme may have up to 6 modules per year, each with a recommended text.
Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.
Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.
If a final year includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.
Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.
There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.
Mathematics and Statistics & Op Research costs
All essential software will be provided by the University, for use on University facilities, however for some software, students may choose to buy a version for home use.
There are different tuition fee and student financial support arrangements for students from Northern Ireland, those from England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain), and those from the rest of the European Union.
Information on funding options and financial assistance for undergraduate students is available at http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/.
Each year, we offer a range of scholarships and prizes for new students. Information on scholarships available.
Information on scholarships for international students, is available at http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/International-scholarships/.
How to Apply
Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/students.
When to Apply
UCAS will start processing applications for entry in autumn 2020 from 1 September 2019.
Advisory closing date: 15 January 2020 (18:00). This is the 'equal consideration' deadline for this course.
Applications from UK and EU students after this date are, in practice, considered by Queen's for entry to this course throughout the remainder of the application cycle (30 June 2020) subject to the availability of places.
Applications from International (non-UK/EU) students are normally considered by Queen's for entry to this course until 30 June 2020. If you apply for 2020 entry after this deadline, you will automatically be entered into Clearing.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as is consistent with having made a careful and considered choice of institutions and courses.
The Institution code name for Queen's is QBELF and the institution code is Q75.
Further information on applying to study at Queen's is available at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/How-to-apply/
The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study. Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions.
Fees and Funding
Queen's University Belfast is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
For more information please read our Equality and Diversity Policy.
Queen's University Belfast is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC101788
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Q I have read that aspirin can cause tinnitus (a constant ringing in the ears). My mother-in-law was put on 225 mg of aspirin a day and, several months later, she developed tinnitus. Her doctor said her dose was too small to be the cause, and this opinion was confirmed by an ear specialist. She was prescribed aspirin as a blood-thinner. Are there other options she could try? - DK, via e-mail
A Aspirin is among a wide range of drugs, including other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), that has been linked to tinnitus. Aspirin contains salicylate, which is a known cause of tinnitus, and even one tablet can worsen the condition if you are already a sufferer, so it's important that your mother-in-law stops taking aspirin if she has not already done so.
However, in most people, it takes far more than one or two tablets a day to trigger the condition, and it has been estimated that only 1 per cent of all tinnitus cases is caused by aspirin. Even in these instances, the tinnitus often disappears as soon as the patient stops taking the aspirin.
Your mother-in-law now has two problems: she has tinnitus, and she needs to take a blood thinner that won't worsen the problem.
If she does suspect the aspirin as a cause, she should remove all salicylates from her diet. Unfortunately, many common foods contain them, so it's important to read the labels.
Tinnitus could also be a symptom of high cholesterol; if so, she should reduce her intake of saturated fats. Saturated fats are those that remain solid at room temperature and tend to be animal fats. Butter, lard, suet and meat fat are saturated fats.
Supplementing with vitamins A and E can also improve the problem.
Tinnitus may also be an indicator of poor circulation, so Ginkgo biloba supplements and the O-(beta-hydroxyethyl)-rutoside bioflavonoids can help if this is the cause.
Many tinnitus sufferers are also found to have high insulin levels, so a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet can improve matters.
Finally, your mother-in-law may consider trying osteopathy or chiropractic, as manipulation of the neck and jaw has on occasions reversed the condition.
Dr Paul Yanick, of Monmouth College in New Jersey, often advocates daily supplements of magnesium, which is known to maintain and improve hearing.
Turning to a blood-thinning treatment that will not exacerbate tinnitus, the classical approach is to take fish-oil supplements, or to regularly include fatty fish such as herring, salmon, mackerel, sardines and anchovies in the diet.
Cod liver oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, but can cause heartburn in some people, especially if it is not taken at mealtimes.
Other supplements to consider include garlic and pantethine; garlic, in particular, is a mild blood-thinning agent.
In addition, the Mediterranean diet, which includes olive oil, as well as beans, bran, soy products and nuts can improve the blood. Drinking green tea is also preferable to black tea, and contains half the caffeine.
The revised diet will also lower cholesterol and may, in turn, reverse the tinnitus if high cholesterol proves to be the culprit rather than the aspirin.


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Please join us at the LCVA on August 30th from 5:30 to 8:00pm for an opening reception for Present Continuous: Longwood University Department of Theatre, Art, and Graphic & Animation Design Faculty Exhibition.
Like their colleagues in other academic disciplines at Longwood University, art department faculty members teach full loads throughout the academic year and conduct research in their areas of specialty. For the art department, that means delving into the process of creating works of art aesthetically and technically. As they instill in (and insist from) their own students, their work is grounded in exceptional craftsmanship and use of materials which support the meaning and intent of their work. The range of service to Longwood and experience in the field of art is great; all have a deeply felt commitment to their professions as educators and artists. This year's participants include Mark Baldridge, Brian Barr, Angela Bubash, Kathleen Calhoun, Andy Campbell, Leslie Cook-Day, Keith Cummings, Kerri Cushman, Randy Edmonson, Alex Grabiec, Lisa Johnson, Wade Lough, Michael Mergen, Kelly Nelson, Adam Paulek, Chris Register, Lauren Rice, Homer Springer, and Jay Simple.
This exhibition highlights the innovation found in Longwood University's Department of Theatre, Art, and Graphic & Animation Design faculty. In addition to teaching, all of the faculty engage in the contemporary discourse within their respective fields. The collective connection to craft, rigor, and material reflects the wide range of practices and inquiry found within graphic and animation design, visual, and the performing arts.
Present Continuous is on view August 31 – October 20, with an opening reception on August 30 from 5:30-8p.m.
About LCVA:
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts presents a rotating program of inspiring and conversation-starting exhibitions. Admission to LCVA and its programs is—and always has been—free for all. It is located at the intersection of Main and Third Streets (129 North Main Street) in Farmville, Virginia. For additional information on these exhibitions or other programs and events, contact LCVA at firstname.lastname@example.com or 434.395.2206.
LCVA exhibitions and programs are made possible through the generous support of the Wells-Fargo Foundation, the Walter J. Payne Foundation, Anne Carter & Walter R. Robbins, Jr. Foundation, the E.B. Duff Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Southside Electric Cooperative, Walmart, Julie Kline Dixon and Guy Dixon, Navona & David Hart, Real Living Cornerstone, Helton House, Haley Auto Mall, The Woodland, Inc., Candice Jamison Dowdy '69 and Charles H. Dowdy III + Northwestern Mutual, Foster Fuels, Linda Arthur, Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, and Longwood University Office of Alumni and Career Services.


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Seattle is how expensive? Very expensive, says cost-of-living site
Seattle ranks among the country's 25 most expensive cities, says Expatistan
Everyone knows Seattle is an expensive place to live, but how does it compare with Milan, Dubai, Shanghai and other glamorous cities around the world?
Answer: More expensive than they are, and expensive enough to rank among America's top 25 priciest cities.
That's according to Expatistan's global cost-of-living index, a crowdsourced gauge geared toward ex-pats around the world.
Basically, people input a city's cost for rent – plus wine, cheese, gas and a pair of Levis (all the essentials) – and Expatistan figures out how relatively pricey a city is.
Click the slideshow above for Expatistan's 25 most-expensive American cities, and see where Seattle ranks in the country and around the world. For the full cost-of-living index, go here.
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