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- Mass Effect 3
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- Release Date (US):
- March 9th, 2012
- Release Date (UK):
- March 9th, 2012
- Players:
- 1
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- Developers:
- BioWare
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- Rating:
- RP [Rating Pending]
- PSU Rank:
- 0 of 1166 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 0 of 0 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also coming for Xbox 360 and PC.
About Mass Effect 3
Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth in this third entry in the epic intergalactic RPG.
- PSU Review Score
- 9.5
- Avg. user review score:
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Mass Effect 3 is unequivocally the game to beat this year. If you're not a fan, this is a great time to hop on board the Normandy.
We like
- Superb plot filled with gripping twists and thought-provoking choices
- Finds a great balance between ME1 and 2 in terms of combat/upgrades
- Multiplayer is surprisingly solid
We dislike
- Some minor performance issues
- Quest management not as good as ME2
See PSU's review on Metacritic & GameRankings
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- Posted Mar 16th 2012
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7 Sep 2011 5:36 AM #1
ExtJS 4: Grid Printer Plugin
ExtJS 4: Grid Printer Plugin
I ported GridPrinter plugin to ExtJS 4.
This plugin was originally written by Ed Spencer.
Code: https://github.com/loiane/extjs4-ux-gridprinter
Demo: http://loianegroner.com/extjs/exampl...x-gridprinter/
Blog post: http://loianegroner.com/2011/09/extj...printer-pluginSencha/Java evangelist
Author of ExtJS 4 First Look and Mastering Ext JS books
English blog: http://loianegroner.com
Portuguese blog: http://loiane.com
Sencha Examples: https://github.com/loiane
7 Sep 2011 9:11 AM #2
This is great, I was planing on porting this plugin to ext4 but you did it!
Thanks for share.
8 Sep 2011 8:28 PM #3
9 Sep 2011 9:06 AM #4
23 Sep 2011 3:56 AM #5Sencha/Java evangelist
Author of ExtJS 4 First Look and Mastering Ext JS books
English blog: http://loianegroner.com
Portuguese blog: http://loiane.com
Sencha Examples: https://github.com/loiane
29 Sep 2011 12:41 AM #6
Adding Ext.grid.column.Template support
Adding Ext.grid.column.Template support
Hi Loiane,
thanks for the migration.
I like to see that the code quality of migrated extensions is getting better and better and Ext 4 has the possibility to produce same quality with less code ;-)
Currently Grid Printer does not support TemplateColumns -> XTemplate Exception.
I added support this way
Ext.each(columns, function(column) { if (column.dataIndex == key) { // template column support if (column instanceof Ext.grid.column.Template) { convertedData[key] = column.tpl.apply(item.data); } else { convertedData[key] = column.renderer ? column.renderer(value) : value; } } }, this);
10 Oct 2011 2:47 PM #7
I will update the plugin code with these new fixes!Sencha/Java evangelist
Author of ExtJS 4 First Look and Mastering Ext JS books
English blog: http://loianegroner.com
Portuguese blog: http://loiane.com
Sencha Examples: https://github.com/loiane
11 Oct 2011 1:41 AM #8
I am using chrome and the code doesn't print automatically. In chrome I get the notification.."Print Preview failed". The code works fine when printAutomatically is set to false.
14 Oct 2011 12:20 AM #9
First: Thx 4 ur great support, mates!
Second: For @parkcity, to delete this error, u need to erase or commented the windows internal command to close the windows, then, it will run nice again
Now, my question I need to print all the grid, but not all the grid print on the current screen, else all data store. Then, how could I return all the storage on a "grid.panel" that is the parameter i need to ?
thx 4 ur time!
PS: sorry if i didnt explaned very well
Last edited by mfruizs2; 14 Oct 2011 at 12:25 AM. Reason: scheen = screen :P
14 Oct 2011 1:55 AM #10
A little addon to the htmlMarkup with table headers (THEAD) and table body (TBODY) tags will allow printing table head on each page (if printing large grids that are printed on different pages).
Concerning question printing large store, the grid prints the binded store. So make sure the store contains all data and you do not use filtering or paging (ex. paging plugin) or paging should be a very large value.
This solution should not be a genrall solution for printing very large data sets! In such a case you should generate print output on server side and maybe download it as PDF.
The plugin is thought as a quick and easy solution to print the visible grid part, including custom renderers, etc.
Currently all columns are printed, but it is also possible to filter hidden column, or prior print to hide some columns that contain html markup not needed to be printed in a later version.
var htmlMarkup = [ '<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">', '', '', '<meta content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" />', '<link href="' + this.stylesheetPath + '" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen,print" />', '<title>' + grid.title + '</title>', '', '', '
', '
', headings, '
', '
', '<tpl for=".">', body, '</tpl>', '
', '
', '', '' ];
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The Minnesota Wild were stung twice by late goals and overtime losses earlier in their first-round playoff matchup with the Colorado Avalanche.
In the biggest game of the season, they turned the tables on the Avalanche, and are now moving on.
Minnesota right winger Nino Niederreiter scored 5:02 of overtime and the Wild rallied late and beat the Avalanche 5-4 in Game 7 on Wednesday night.
It was Niederreiter's second goal of the game, and it came on a 2-on-1 break right after the Avalanche had a chance at the other end.
"It happened so fast, I felt the (defenseman) gave me the shot early and then I had the feeling I had to take it and see what happens," Niederreiter said. "It went in over his shoulder. I'm very happy about it.
"It was an unbelievable feeling. As a little kid, it's exactly the moment you dream."
It was the fourth overtime game of the series and the first win for the road team.
Center Mikko Koivu and left winger Dany Heatley also scored regulation goals for the Wild, who move on to face the Chicago Blackhawks in the conference semifinals starting Friday night in Chicago.
Niederreiter also had an assist.
"He raised the bar," Wild coach Mike Yeo said of Niederreiter. "He got himself in trouble now because this is what we expect."
The Avalanche went from 29th in the NHL a year ago to finish second overall in the Western Conference and won their ninth division title since moving to Denver 19 years ago.
"We made huge strides, coming from second-to-last to the top five and a 50-win season," rookie center Nathan MacKinnon said. "We wanted to make a run here and we had a chance twice to win the series, once in Game 6 and obviously tonight. We've got to wait until September to get things going again, which is going to be a long summer, especially watching the playoffs. It's going to be tough."
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Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon scored with 2:27 left in regulation to send the game into overtime.
"We knew they weren't going to give up just like we wouldn't give up if we were tied or down one," Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog said. "It feels like we deserved more than this. But that's the way it goes."
Center Paul Stastny, defenseman Nick Holden and left winger Jamie McGinn also scored in regulation for the Avalanche.
Colorado goaltender Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves through regulation and overtime but couldn't keep his team in the lead throughout the game.
"We were up 4-3 and it's tough to give up a goal with a few minutes left," Varlamov said. "It's frustration."
Minnesota goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 17 saves before leaving the game with 8:13 in the third with an apparent injury. Ilya Bryzgalov, who was pulled midway through Game 2, came on and made one save in overtime after not facing a shot in regulation.
Bryzgalov's one save came on Stastny with his shoulder when it looked like the puck was headed to the top corner.
"It nicked his shoulder. It should have gone in," Stastny said. "It's one I'll be thinking about for a while."
Stastny gave Colorado a 3-2 lead 2:55 into the third with his NHL-leading fifth playoff goal. The Wild came back again and tied it on Niederreiter's first goal of the postseason at 6:33 of the third.
The Avalanche scored a power-play goal for the second straight game after having just one in the first five games, but it wasn't a clean goal.
McGinn was standing in the net when Holden put a backhander past Kuemper just 2:52 in to make it 1-0.
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Jesse will also address the former couple's adoption of baby Louis, whom he has since ceded his custody of.
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Jan. 25, 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - After a grueling three and a half hour long match, with points going back and forth between Florida State (8-1) and TCU (1-0), the No. 35 Seminoles lost their first match of the year as the No. 38 Horned Frogs won 4-3 Saturday on the campus of the University of Florida.
In the first match of the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, the Seminoles came out strong to win the doubles point. Senior Blake Davis and junior Dominic Cotrone nabbed a quick 6-1 win over the No. 11 doubles team of Nick Chappell and Will Stein. TCU came back to make doubles tied as sophomore Marco Nunez and freshman Grayson Goldin lost 6-4.
Down 4-2 on court three, junior Cristian Gonzalez Mendez and sophomore Michael Rinaldi took control and fought back to win four straight games to clinch the doubles point for the Seminoles with a 6-5 (5) win over Jhonathan Gonzalez and Facundo Lugones.
"Doubles was well played today," said head coach Dwayne Hultquist. "It was very intense. The most important game on court one was them winning the first game very decisively. Third doubles being down and then coming back to win was great for them and it showed their improvement after playing for the first time together last week."
In singles Goldin got off to a quick start by winning his match in under an hour. His 6-3, 6-0 win over Jhonathan Gonzalez gave the Seminoles a 2-0 lead. Davis fought hard in his first set to come back and force a tiebreaker but was unable to keep that momentum going as he lost his match 6-5 (5), 6-0 against Arnau Dachs.
"Grayson did a great job of winning quickly," continued Hultquist. "We put ourselves in a position to win by getting three first sets."
After winning his first set 6-0, Gonzalez Mendez lost his second set to force a third set. With both players battling back and forth, the Seminole got back his momentum to win the match 6-0, 3-6, 6-5 (4). Cotrone also played a three set battle, but lost his match to No. 84 Chappell 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in the first position.
Nunez lost his first set and was down 5-2 in the second set until he battled back to win four straight games to win the set. He was unable to hold on as No. 118 Lugones tied the between the two schools with his 6-2, 5-6 (9), 6-1 win.
The deciding match came down to the fifth court as Rinaldi faced off against Trey Daniel. After winning the first set in a tiebreaker, Daniel bounced back to win the second set. Unable to hold his serves, Rinaldi lost the third set as Daniel won 5-6 (4), 6-4, 6-2.
"I thought it was great Marco and Dominic won their second sets to hang in there and give us a chance," concluded Hultquist. "We had a chance with Michael in the third but unfortunately he didn't get the win."
The Seminoles return to the courts Sunday to compete against No. 44 UNC-Wilmington. Check back to Seminoles.com for all your information on the men's tennis team and follow the team at twitter.com/fsu_mtennis.


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By John Shinn
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — The 12 games Oklahoma played through the last two months were all in preparation for today.
It opens Big 12 Conference play at 3 p.m. today against West Virginia at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, W.V. The grueling conference grind is about to begin.
It will be a tough environment, but one OU has conditioned itself to play in.
"Yes, I think we're in a lot better shape. Last year, we got off to a pretty good start and then we lost some key games we thought we should have won. I don't think we really learned from that," forward Romero Osby said. "We went on the road a lot this year and got out of our comfort zone. We have three losses to show for it, but we were able to gain some experience for the young guys. I think we'll have a better opportunity in the Big 12 because we played some tough road games in the non-conference schedule."
Success in the Big 12 is dependent on winning at least a couple road games. Just breaking even away from the home court is usually enough to earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
OU hasn't come close to getting one since 2009. The reason: the woeful performance in conference road games. The Sooners have two wins in their last 25 conference road games since 2010.
OU coach Lon Kruger beefed up the non-conference schedule with the hopes of toughening his team for the long haul. The conference opener against the Mountaineers marks the eighth game away from Norman. The Sooners went 5-2 in those previous seven games — including a 77-70 victory over West Virginia — and enters conference play at No. 25 in the latest Ratings Percentage Index.
The Sooners believe they're a better, tougher team than at any point in the previous three seasons.
"Relatively to last year, sure. We have more guys playing with more confidence right now. Obviously, we're deeper as a group, which helps your confidence level," Kruger said. "I think they trust each other to be able to step in and take care of responsibilities in kind of an unspoken way. Yeah, we've taken steps in that direction to be ready for Big 12 play."
What has helped has been the ability to win close, low-scoring games. OU has had a penchant for digging out games in the last five minutes all season. The victory over the Mountaineers was one of several that came in that manner.
"There are gonna be games that are tight with the score in the low 60s and they are really defensive battles," Osby said. "You have to figure out a way to scrape out a win in those games. We've played in games like that and won them. I think we're better prepared for that."
What happens today could be a precursor to the rest of the season. The Mountaineers (7-5) didn't get off to the hot start it hoped for this season. They have a three-game winning streak heading into today's game, and are undefeated at WVU Coliseum.
It's the kind of game the Sooners have habitually lost since 2009. They've shown signs this season of how that could be different.
"There's a knack to winning and it usually comes down to getting a rebound, getting a stop or making a key shot," Kruger said. "It comes in a lot of different forms, but we've had some close ball games that we have figured out how to win and that's a good quality to have."
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A Sherman Oaks teen who suffered a brain injury in a violent crash of two sport utility vehicles is recovering from surgery, authorities said on Monday.
The teen, who was wearing a seatbelt, was the front-seat passenger in a dark-colored 1999 Ford Explorer which flipped in the collision Saturday. One of the four back-seat passengers suffered a broken leg in two places, said Det. Jennifer Ward of the Los Angeles Police Department Valley Traffic Division.
The crash happened on rain-slicked Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Plummer Street at about 11 p.m..
The driver of the Explorer, Michael Thrasher, 19, of Sherman Oaks, was turning west from Topanga Canyon Boulevard onto Plummer Street, when his car
was T-boned by a southbound white 2008 GMC Denali driven by Chazz Anderson, 24, of Chatsworth, Ward said.
Anderson was wearing a seat belt and declined medical treatment, Ward said.
Ward said the three females and one male in Thrasher's SUV suffered minor to severe injuries and not all of them were wearing seat belts when the car flipped over from the impact. Their names were not released.
No arrests were made in the incident, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation, Ward said.
Anderson's Denali struck the Explorer on the passenger side, Ward said.
Ward said the teens in the Explorer were friends and members of a band. She said she didn't believe any of them were related, but the musical instruments inside the Explorer were damaged.
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If you are headed to central texas this weekend, you might want to check out their gas prices.
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Serious question. You always hear about John Geiger. Even in the mold of Thomas 'all business' Jones, shouldn't there be a Megan Good somewhere?
He has a daughter
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There u go thanks. But that doesn't mean he's not.
He probably is so that is why we are trading him.
I hate the offseason.
Who cares if he is? It doesn't affect my day to day life one way or another.
Jesus Christ I can't wait for Revis to be traded......
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This upcoming Sunday, Jun 30th, Showtime's 'Dexter' returns for its 8th and final season! And one of the things I've always loved about the show is the time it takes to set up its key story threads for the entire season; meaning it usually takes a good 3-4 episodes before I get a feel for the overall direction they're heading in. And with that, there are often interesting side stories that seem prominent at first but then never pan out. Now, I'm sure there are plenty of plot threads you're all wondering about – whatever happened to Lumen? Is Jordan Chase presumed dead, or in hiding? Whatever happened to that hottie Masuka started dating while setting up Dexter's bachelor party? Inquiring minds want to know. But for right now, here are 6 of my personal curiosities. With the final season fast approaching, might some of these get mentioned again or resolved? Only time will tell!
Whatever happened to Angel Batista's daughter Auri? If you recall all the way back to Season 1, Angel Batista (David Zayas) was in the process of separating from his wife. His one ray of sunshine, the thing he'd say would always keep him going was his daughter Auri. We got to see her sporadically throughout season 1. In season 2, he mentions bringing her to the beach with Dexter's step-children to Lila. But by season 3, she was only mentioned once when Angel discovered that Dexter was expecting a baby with Rita and he told Dex that having Auri was the best thing he'd ever done. Perhaps his daughter and former wife got tired of all the serial killers in Miami and moved out of town? Neither has been mentioned since Season 3, although in that time period Angel (briefly) re-married with LaGuerta (Lauren Valez) and his younger sister Jaime (Aimee Garcia) has moved in with him and currently works as Dexter's nanny. Hope you're doing well wherever you are, Auri!
Whatever happened to the internal affairs investigation against Quinn? Looking back in retrospect, it's kind of hard to imagine Dexter without the character of Joseph Quinn (Desmond Harrington), but Joey didn't make his first appearance until the beginning of Season 3 when he switched from the narcotics division to homicide. After being partnered up with Deborah (Jennifer Carpenter), she immediately keeps getting harassed by an internal affairs agent named Detective Yuki Amado (Liza Lapira) who's aggressively trying to convince Deb to "get close" and "spy" on Joey Quinn in exchange for a recommendation for her badge for her cooperation. When I say aggressive, I mean bordering on stalking and blackmail! Yuki did not play around. What unfolded over the course of Season 3 was as follows. Yuki keeps harassing Deb. Deb finally tells Quinn about her. Quinn confesses it's an old fling that has it out for him and nothing more. Yuki comes back at Deb saying the real reason they're after Joey is because he killed a cop. (Whoa.) Joey explains that it was complicated. He knew a cop was on drugs and by not reporting him, he OD-ed. And then, that was it. The main storyline of Miguel Prado (Jimmy Smits) and his relationship with Dexter took front and center and Yuki just kind of… gave up? I wonder whatever happened to Detective Yuki Amado?
Remember that innocent victim Dex kills in Season 4? Does anyone remember (or care) about the totally innocent victim that Dexter kills in episode 7 ("Slack Tide") of season 4? It was that creepy, sleazy photographer Jonathan Farrow (Greg Ellis) who took pictures of women that were bruised because it "made them more beautiful." Then the girls in his pictures started turning up dead. Dexter snags him and takes him out. But then Batista walks in with Farrow's assistant, the true culprit behind the murders and Dexter realizes he killed a totally innocent man. A sleazebag for sure, but still innocent of murder. And then… he kind of shrugs it off. We never, ever hear about this again after this episode. Considering this is in complete defiance with Harry's code, you'd think this kill would hold more significance, but it appears… it doesn't.
Whatever happened with the death of Stan Liddy? In Season 5, convinced that Dexter was hiding something in regard to Rita's murder, Quinn hires an old associate Stan Liddy (Peter Weller) to do some spying on his co-worker, at the same time that he's just started a romantic relationship with Dexter's sister Deb. (Wow.) Eventually, his feelings for Deb make him second guess his side project and he wants to drop his private investigation. But now that Liddy is hot on Dexter's trail and convinced that there is in fact something off about him, Liddy won't give up! It eventually leads him to a confrontation with Dexter in the Season 5 finale which costs Liddy his life. At first, the police find a drop of Liddy's blood on Quinn's shoe and pin the murder on him, but after some noodling with the blood work, Dexter manages to clear Quinn's name for the time being. Yet… no one was ever curious as to who really killed Stan Liddy? Given the circumstances regarding the Dexter, Quinn, Liddy triangle, just seemed odd that no one ever truly put it all together. Then again, we know very little of Liddy's background. Maybe he has no family or anyone that cares that he's gone?
Whatever happened to the new Trinity Killer? I have to admit something. The time table regarding Rita's murder never quite sat right with me. I mean, there is mention of it in Season 5 that clarifies that Dexter was at the raid on Arthur Mitchell's house at the time the murder was estimated to have taken place, but deep down, a small part of me wanted to believe that maybe, just maybe someone else killed Rita. And so when I saw the preview for "Nebraska," episode 7 of Season 6 where Dexter treks (with his imaginary brother Rudy in tow) to investigate the suspicion deaths of the remaining Mitchell women, I was tremendously excited at the potential return of the Trinity Killer through his son Jonah (Brandon Eaton) taking up his mantle. Part of me wanted to believe that maybe Jonah started continuing his father's work with Rita as his first victim. Alas, as much as I (and other fans) wanted them to go in a radical direction with the Jonah character as the potential new Trinity, he was only in one episode and spared by Dexter for not really being directly responsible for their deaths. Jonah's sister committed suicide & blamed his mother whom he accidentally killed. Just seemed like a missed opportunity judging from what the promo spots for this episode promised.
What was up with Ryan Chambers and the Ice Truck Killer evidence? An interesting sub-plot that started in Season 6 and then concluded in the beginning of Season 7 was the Ice Truck killer evidence that was stolen from lock-up by Masuka's new intern Ryan Chambers (Brea Grant). Ryan eventually sold it on-line in a private auction to a collector which turned out to be Louis Green (Josh Cooke), ironically enough Masuka's replacement intern for Ryan and eventually the boyfriend of Dexter's nanny Jaime. (All surprisingly convenient in retrospect.) Slightly obsessed with Dexter, Louis ends up sending him the arm back from the Ice Truck Killer case and suddenly has a hate-on for Dexter because he rejects the notion of his serial killer video game. So, it appears that Louis never actually knew that Dexter was the Bay Harbor Butcher? And I guess Louis himself was never an aspiring serial killer as was suggested by the end of Season 6? The twist was a nice change of pace, but whatever happened to the arm? Well, in season 7, Dexter returns it to evidence and has a conversation with Masuka where Masuka explains the whole story. Looking back, it just seemed like Ryan's sole purpose was to show up, steal the arm, sell the arm, get fired? Ok, and make Masuka sweat a little. It was a potentially interesting character for the opening of Season 6 that eventually got dropped in favor of Louis.
Looking back at the previous 7 seasons, were there any other moments or plotlines you felt were left unresolved?
It's 'Dexter' week here on FEARnet, so here's what we talked about earlier this week. Stay tuned tomorrow for our favorite 'Dexter' killers!
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Experimental treatment for PTSD: Ecstasy - CNN.comQuote:
Of course, he wasn't calling it Ecstasy. Neither were the scientists from the Food and Drug Administration and certainly not the DEA agents who had picked over Mithoefer's bungalow in Charleston, South Carolina, making sure it was "secure" in case drug-hunting criminals tried to break in and grab the stash.He'd gotten the 3,4-methylenedioxy-methylamphetamine (MDMA) -- the chemical name for pure Ecstasy -- from Rick Doblin, the founder of a MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. The group's stated purpose is to develop "medical, legal and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana." It wants to turn mind-altering drugs like Ecstasy into prescription medicine.


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BELLINGHAM - The public is asked to comment on a proposal to permanently close one block of 20th Street, between Wilson Avenue and Old Fairhaven Parkway.
The stretch of 20th Street has been closed since May for construction of a bridge over what will be a new course for Padden Creek. The land would be converted into creekside habitat and an area for filtering stormwater.
A public hearing on the proposed street closure will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in City Hall, 210 Lottie St.
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Kidney Disease Research Updates
Winter 2011
Cholesterol a Poor Predictor of Heart Disease in Some Kidney Disease Patients
A new report from the African-American Study of Kidney Disease and Hypertension (AASK) helps explain the ambiguous relationship between cholesterol and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study suggests health care providers also consider CKD patients' weight and C-reactive protein—indicators of malnutrition and systemic inflammation—when assessing CVD risk.
Elevated cholesterol in people without kidney disease is a well-established risk factor for CVD. To reduce CVD risk, health care providers advise their patients to reduce cholesterol through dietary changes and medication. Studies supporting this clinical goal in patients with moderate to severe CKD, however, are inconclusive. While some studies demonstrate an association between cholesterol and CVD risk, others find no link.
Looking at data from the AASK, the researchers tested whether the presence of inflammation, malnutrition, or both changed the relationship between cholesterol and CVD risk. Inflammation was defined as having a C-reactive protein—a protein in the blood that increases in response to disease or infection—level above 10 milligrams per liter. Malnutrition was defined as a body mass index (BMI) of less than 23. BMI is an evaluation of a person's weight in relation to height.
Supported in part by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the AASK is the largest study of CKD in African Americans. The study's goals are to determine the underlying causes of CKD, which disproportionately affects African Americans, and find better ways to slow its progression.
Of the 990 participants with pre-dialysis CKD included in the analysis, 31 percent had either malnutrition or inflammation or both (M-I). During a 6-year period the occurrence of heart attack, stroke, death, or first hospitalization for coronary artery disease was similar to participants without M-I; however, elevated cholesterol was a risk factor only for the participants without M-I.
The finding indicates that while cholesterol is an important indicator of CVD risk, so too is M-I. "The pathogenesis of CVD in CKD is complex, with multiple risk factors contributing to the disease," wrote Gabriel Contreras, M.D., associate professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and colleagues in their report published online September 23, 2010, in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
The report argues for better clinical tools for predicting CVD risk in the CKD population, where M-I is present in up to 77 percent of patients. "Our study provides strong evidence that the equation development process should consider the role of M-I and potentially test separate equations based on the presence or absence of M-I," Contreras and colleagues wrote.
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, part of the NIDDK, has information about kidney disease. For more information, visit www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov.
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Somewhere between the naked bike and the stylized chopper sits the custom cruiser. This class of motorcycles has been hit-and-miss amongst buyers as it toes a fine line between overly aggressive and under-performing. Most bike makers seem to build theirs in color schemes that scream power or intimidation. Honda went the middle road with this middle cruiser sitting between the Stateline powerhorse and the Interstate luxury liner. Balancing the menacing look of the chromed out customs with the softer but dynamic appearance that electric blue can give, Honda created the Sabre.
With minimalist styling, a 33-degree rake and a long wheelbase, the 2011 Honda Sabre definitely says custom. For the rider, this results in a slightly hunched, but not uncomfortable position on the low-slung seat, reaching over the long tank to the stubby, raked bars. Controls and dashboard are laid out with this position in mind, however, making for an ergonomic feel and the far forward, adjustable foot pegs help give balance to the ride.
The 2011 Honda Sabre flows forward, with its huge 21-inch, five-spoke wheel and front tire leading the way. Sitting on the bike, the rider feels and hears the impressive engine curdling and roar whereas the tuned mufflers and pipe positioning spares onlookers from an onslaught of decibels. A comfortable, powerful, sporty and attention-getting ride sums up the excellent design of the Sabre.


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The resort is conveniently located in Palm Coast, a mere 30 minutes north of Daytona Beach and conveniently located just off I-95.
The AAA Four-diamond-rated resort features 320 accommodations, including an intimate oceanfront lodge and array of spacious villas and suites located in an oceanfront 12-story tower. These stunning villas and suites range in size from one to three bedrooms, and feature full kitchens, washer/dryers and multiple bathrooms – making them the perfect choice for family retreats.
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"Hurricane Hugo" continues to prove he's the biggest mass of hot air in the Caribbean.
I'm talking about Venezuela's preposterous president, Hugo Chavez.
Wailing like a baby needing a diaper change (and probably for the same reason), he continues to amuse with his incessant Castro-wannabe rants against America.
This time Chavez is concerned about the number of military personnel the United States is sending to Haiti. He complains America is taking advantage of the situation in order to "occupy" Haiti, as if we don't have enough problems.
In reality, Chavez is probably shaken because he just realized Caracas isn't much farther from Washington than Port-au-Prince. Not to worry, Amigo! America won't invade Caracas anytime soon, although you do make it tempting.
As for helping the people of Haiti, it's simply the American way – something your tiny mind will never comprehend.
Next to God almighty, the U.S. military offers Haiti the best hope for making it through this crisis. It will play a key role in Haiti for the foreseeable future. The nonstop media coverage won't pay the military its due. Personal experience in relief operations in Hurricane Andrew, Somalia and the former Yugoslavia have given me some insight into the incredible challenges our military faces in Haiti.
America's armed forces are the world's best humanitarian relief organization. This is attributable to two factors.
First, America's global reach has no equal. No nation comes close to the Unites States' ability to project power on a global scale. The strategic airlift capabilities of the Air Force and the sealift capabilities of the Navy are unequaled, as are the force projection capabilities of the Army and Marine Corps.
Only America can deliver the manpower and the medical, logistics and construction support needed to help the people of Haiti overcome this disaster.
Second, America's fighting men and women have no equal. Ronald Reagan said, "No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is as formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women."
He was right. No military force in history has given so much, with no expectation of receiving something in return.
Advanced elements from the U.S. Air Force were dispatched to Haiti almost immediately after the earthquake. Getting the Port-au-Prince airport open was a key requirement. The Air Force accomplished this in short order, establishing air-traffic control, installing runway lights to allow 24/7 operations and organizing the available tarmac space to accommodate the greatest possible number of aircraft on the ground simultaneously.
The airport is critical for the initial stages of the relief operations, but opening port facilities is a top priority. Only ships can carry the massive volume of materiel Haiti needs.
Army and Navy divers will assist in clearing damaged vessels and debris blocking access to the port facilities.
Military engineers will support the damage assessment and repair of port facilities.
They may also construct temporary port facilities.
The president ordered the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson to Haiti a short time after the disaster occurred. The Vinson picked up 19 additional helicopters and extra medical personnel along the way.
America's carriers have small but state-of-the-art surgical suites. They can also produce 400,000 gallons of drinking water per day from seawater.
The Vinson's helicopters will deliver medical and other relief supplies and evacuate the most severely injured.
The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Lejeune, N.C., was also dispatched. The MEU has a reinforced infantry battalion and a supporting air component, with more helicopters.
It is embarked upon a group of U.S. Navy amphibious ships. These ships bring more emergency medical facilities to the scene. The MEU can self sustain for 30 days and can deliver relief supplies ashore without the need for port facilities, using its amphibious vehicles and helicopters.
The 2nd Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division brings 3,500 soldiers to the mix. It has substantial helicopter assets, giving it the capability to spread out across the devastated region to gather information, evaluate the situation, evacuate the severely injured and begin providing relief.
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne and Marines of the 22 MEU will make contact with and provide support to the local authorities, international relief organizations, U.N. peacekeepers and the international police that were in Haiti even before the earthquake.
Army Public Affairs and Psychological Operations units will play a key role in keeping the Haitian public informed about the operation, thereby helping maintain hope and public order.
Army and Marine helicopters will be critical until military engineers succeed in clearing the main roads. The initial priorities for the helicopters includes transporting assessment teams; delivering food, bottled water and medical supplies; and transporting severely injured civilians to military medical units.
When the main roads are cleared, Army and Marine Corps heavy truck units will join the relief effort. Army and Marine units will begin expanding their presence throughout the devastated areas as the roads are cleared.
They will set up and operate from locations where they can best support the people of Haiti, and they'll stay until relieved. They'll also plan and provide security and transportation support for many of the non-military relief organizations in Haiti.
Army Civil Affairs units will help plan and coordinate this.
A few days ago, none of the servicemen and women supporting this effort was planning to go to Haiti. Many had just returned from deployments to Iraq or Afghanistan and were expecting some long-awaited rest. Now they're working seven days a week and living in the most austere conditions imaginable.
They're taking malaria prophylaxis because Haiti is mosquito-infested. Many have sore arms or backsides from being stuck with multiple inoculations. They'll live under canvas; the remaining buildings aren't safe.
They won't shower for weeks, because water is scarce. They'll bathe as best they can with the box of baby wipes tucked away in their rucksack.
They'll drink bottled water and eat combat rations from plastic pouches for weeks. They won't complain, because they realize the gravity of the situation.
Before going to bed tonight, pray for the people of Haiti and thank God for the men and women who selflessly serve in America's armed forces.
There are none better, Mr. Chavez – and don't you dare forget it.
Zachary Hubbard is a retired Army officer and a freelance writer residing in Upper Yoder Township. He is a member of The Tribune-Democrat's readership advisory committee.
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ZACHARY HUBBARD | Haiti's best hopes: God almighty and the U.S. military
"Hurricane Hugo" continues to prove he's the biggest mass of hot air in the Caribbean.
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Zachary Hubbard | Some actions defy explanation
Like a poorly delivered joke that leaves a comedian's audience waiting for the punch line, there are scores of factors about American society that make me moan, "I don't get it." Sometimes it seems as if we Americans are losing our minds. I see evidence of this every day.
Zachary Hubbard | Obama should study Powell Doctrine
During his tenure as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Colin Powell elaborated on eight questions he believed should be considered before committing U.S. military forces to war.
Zachary Hubbard | EPA taking jobs, hope from coal country
I just returned from a visit to my birthplace in Harlan County, Kentucky, which lies in the southeast corner of the state.
Zachary Hubbard | Random thoughts on politics, our money
Lately, the news has contained more baloney than usual. Let's start with Ukraine, where I left off last time.
Zachary Hubbard | Obama's diplomacy pickle: Crimea crisis
With all of the political pundits piling on about the current crisis in the Ukraine, I'm puzzled that I have yet to hear anyone seriously discuss Russia's Near Abroad policy.
Zachary Hubbard | Federal contracting system broken, out of control
I've been feeling surly. It started several weeks ago when Congress passed legislation making large cuts in the annual cost-of-living pay adjustments for active and retired military personnel.
Zachary Hubbard | It was so cold ...
Late last night I got a phone call from a friend stationed at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. He told me that since early morning, the snow had been coming down steadily.
Zachary Hubbard | Throwing veterans under the bus
Americans love honoring their military veterans. They cheer loudly for troops returning home from combat zones in far away countries; they hold veterans' parades and decorate veterans' graves; and they walk up to veterans and thank them for their service. Unfortunately, most of the honors end there.
Zachary Hubbard | Republican Party is in need of a facelift
Thirty-nine House Democrats facing re-election in 2014 recently jumped ship and sided with Republicans to vote for changes in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare.
Zachary Hubbard | For military brats, Germany was a magical place
A long chapter in U.S. history is closing. The once behemoth U.S. military forces in Germany are slowly withdrawing. In April, the last Army tanks were shipped home, marking the first time in almost
70 years there were no American tanks on German soil. While most Americans would consider this a political development, for some of us, it's quite personal.
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By Clay Horning
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NORMAN — Bad break, right?
First, Oklahoma goes up to Manhattan, Kan., against the greatest coach in the history of the game, against a team that had turned its season around, that few thought it could win, in which it entered a 5 1/2-point underdog and won 41-31.
Next, the Sooners went to Boone Pickens Stadium a 10-point underdog by the time it all kicked off, lost its starting quarterback, lost confidence in its back-up quarterback and returned with the only quarterback on the squad to be a starter, back-up and third-teamer this season, and needing a two-minute drive in less than two minutes, Blake Bell brought the Sooners back.
Now OU must return to the scene of a most difficult memory, where the Nick Saban-coached Tigers of LSU ended the Sooners' national championship dreams 10 years ago to face the Nick Saban-coached Crimson Tide, who everybody still believes to be the nation's best team, who would surely beat Auburn in a best three-of-five or four-of-seven if that was the way football worked. And, oh yeah, Alabama's a 15-point favorite.
Tough sledding.
Thanks a lot.
No fair.
Instead, it is the best of all possible worlds for a Sooner team that was moribund and listless and 7-2 (and seemingly going on 8-4) following an embarrassing 41-12 loss at Baylor Nov. 7.
Indeed, this is a case of everything coming together.
One, the Sooners are playing with house money. When was the last time they were ever playing with house money.
Everybody should have taken a 10-2 regular season when it all began the last week of August. And nobody figured the Sooners would ever get there when they stood 7-2 with three games remaining, two of them against the Wildcats and Pokes.
Now, there's just no losing. Also, OU might not lose.
As long as it remains unclear what's happening with Mack Brown at Texas, and as long as Nick Saban waits to sign his next extension at Alabama, there will be a cloud over the Crimson Tide's preparations for the game.
Also, we've seen it so many times before. We've actually seen it happen to OU before. That is, when the game feels like a consolation prize, it's hard to get very motivated. Well, Alabama never wanted to be playing in the Sugar Bowl the same way OU wasn't wild about having to play Boise State one year at the Fiesta Bowl and West Virginia the next and it showed. The Sooners were just plain bad and lost both games.
Then you've got all the things Bob Stoops has said about the SEC, all of which have been incendiary but also correct, yet it's hard to believe Alabama must care much about it. After all, he was never talking about Alabama.
But, just maybe, his team will play inspired football in the name of backing up its coach, knowing full well how big a Sooner win would be on the college football landscape.
To say nothing of the fact that any underdog — right, it doesn't happen often, by OU is a clear, clear, clear underdog — should be only too happy for a game like this.
Unless you're playing for a national championship, you want to be the underdog in January. It's never done anybody any good to pick a fight with a bottom-dweller. You can only lose. But try to knock somebody off a top perch and its hard to finish any lower than where you began,
Really, this is a game to be celebrated. Win it and it will feel like a national championship just as long as Saban remains on the Tide sideline. Lose it and, whatever, this team was never supposed to go 10-2 in the first place and certainly wasn't after losing at Baylor.
Stoops like to say he loves every game because it's the next one and he's in the game-playing business. It's a good line and a fine way to look at things. But there's so much more to like about this matchup if you're donning crimson and cream.
Even if OU falls short.
Also, it might not.
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Bhaktivedanta College's online three-year BA in Theology and Religious Study (TRS) is going to start a little earlier this year than our usual academic year. It begins on August 11, 2014.
We are doing this to be able to offer you smooth course delivery without any overlap of the modules. In other words, a new module is not going to start until the previous one is delivered and assessed.
The program is offered fully online, which means that you are not at all required to come to Belgium. The TRS program is offered under an exclusive partnership with the University of Chester (UK). Being so accredited, this degree is well accepted and officially recognized worldwide, which gives our graduates the opportunity to continue in postgraduate education or to find employment in the fields of education, consulting, practical theology, and so on.
We are accepting online applications for the TRS online-degree program until August 1st 2014.
Please contact us if you need more information.
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A new academic work by ISKCON scholar and guru Krishna Kshetra Das (Kenneth R. Valpey) aims to give both devotee practioners and an educated general audience a deeper understanding of deity worship, specifically in the Chaitanya Vaishnava tradition.
Attending Krishna's Image: Caitanya Vaisnava Murti-seva as Devotional Truthdiscusses how the ancient historical tradition was brought from India to countries all over the world. It shows how it has taken firm root today in both India and the West. And in a study comparing two temples – one Radharamana in the North Indian pilgrimage town of Vrindavana, the other Bhaktivedanta Manor just outside London – it paints a nuanced picture of deity worship and the theological reflection supporting it.
First released in 2006 by academic publisher Routledge and intended mainly for academic libraries, the hardbound edition of the book cost an astronomical $160. But this year, it has been published in a paperback edition priced just €20 (27 USD), making it decidedly more "affordable for the average mortal," as author Krishna Kshetra jokes.
Krishna Kshetra intends his book to be an intellectually rigorous work that can be taken seriously by other scholars, as well as an answer to questions by educated people such as "What is the temple worship that Hare Krishnas do?"
"I wanted to be able to hand them a book that would satisfy them that this is a very rich tradition with a deep intellectual background," he says. "It's also for the wider devotee community, because I think there is room for deeper reflection and appreciation of our tradition."
Krishna Kshetra is uniquely qualified to explain the topic of deity worship, as he is not only an academic scholar but also a long-time practioner of the ancient tradition ofmurti-sevahimself.
He first began serving as apujari, or priest, in Germany in 1975, two years after joining the International Society for Krishna consciousness, and did some of the society's first research on how to worship the Deity of Nrsimhadeva.
In 1995, he produced the Deity worship manual Pancharatra Pradipa, which became an invaluable resource to temples all over the world. And soon after, he helped form the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry and became its first Minister.
Meanwhile Krishna Kshetra also studied the Sanskrit language in depth and became an academic scholar of religion, receiving a Masters Degree on the subject at Graduate Theological Union in Berkely, California. He also received a D. Phil at Oxford, where he wrote the Doctoral ThesisKrishna-Seva: The Theology of Image Worship in Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
His new book is a direct revision of the ideas in his Oxford Doctoral Thesis, and is in many ways the culmination of all his years of study and practice.
Attending Krishna's Imagespans four chapters. The first, "Texts as Context: core textual sources and patterns for Caitanya Vaisnava image worship," gives the scriptural background of the tradition of deity worship. This includes an explanation of Pancharatra, a genre of Sanskrit literature containing many texts – seventy have been recovered so far – that give step-by-step instructions on the rituals of deity worship.
Chapter 2, "Temple as Context: the Radharamana temple as embodied community," goes into detail about the daily worship at the ancient Radharamana temple in Vrindavana.
"I spent four months living next door to the temple, because I had learned that [ISKCON's founder] Srila Prabhupada had instructed some of his pujari disciples to study how they do deity worship there," says Krishna Kshetra. "No one had really done that yet, so I thought, let me do this as a service for ISKCON. While there, I was able to get a copy of their daily worship procedure, which is only eight pages long and is in handwritten Brajabasha Hindi. I got it translated, and I've included a portion of that, detailing how they do their middaybhogaoffering, in the chapter."
In Chapter 3, "Krishna's new look: a worship tradition faces West," Krishna Kshetra tells the story of deity worship moving West. He begins with the intellectual preparation by Bhaktivinode Thakura, then Srila Prabhupada's guru Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, and then tells how Srila Prabhupada realized their plans by physically bringing deities to the West.
The final chapter, "Migrant texts, migrant images: resettling Krishna in the West," focuses on the deity worship at Bhaktivedanta Manor in England, and makes a comparison between it and the Radharamana temple in India. Using terminology coined by the scholar Barbara Holdrich, Krishna Kshetra calls Bhaktivedanta Manor a "missionizing community" as opposed to Radharamana's "embodied community."
He also discusses Bhaktivedanta Manor's ten-year legal battle with the local council for the right to public worship, and how the presence of the deity may have affected the outcome. And he talks about Vaiddhi Bhakti – the rules and regulations of worship – and Raganuga Bhakti – spontaneous devotional service, and how the two may not be mutually exclusive.
Finally, in his conclusion to the book, Krishna Kshetra reflects back on the topics discussed and the academic purpose of comparison, and discusses the notion of "images of religious truth."
Overall,Attending Krishna's Imagewill help devotee readers delve into the rich tradition behind their practice, get a better understanding of how rules relate to devotional emotions in the context of deity worship, and become better equipped to explain deity worship to interested persons.
"My hope is that devotees who read it will think more deeply about our tradition, and get a richer sense of just what it is we're doing when we go into the temple, offer obeisances, offer arati, and all the other things that we do," says Krishna Kshetra. "I also hope it will inspire some more writings by other devotees."
Next up,Attending Krishna's Imageis scheduled to be published in Spanish soon. Meanwhile, Krishna Kshetra is also working on the second in his two-volume Bhagavata Purana series. The first, subtitled "Sacred Text and Living Tradition" is a collection of articles by twelve scholars introducing the Bhagavata Purana's key themes and examining its extensive influence on Hindu thought and practice. It was edited by Krishna Kshetra with Radhika Ramana Das (Ravi Gupta) and was published by Columbia University Press in March 2013.
The second volume, which will be an abridged translation from the original Sanskrit by the two scholars, is forthcoming.
"We are hoping the book, which is part of the Bhagavata Purana Research Project at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, will come out in the next year or so," says Krishna Kshetra.
Attending Krishna's Imagecan be ordered from Bhaktivedanta Library Services here:blservices.com/attending-krsna-s-image. Or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
VTE Bhakti-Sastri Teacher Training Course in Goloka Dhama – Abentheuer, Germany: October 16th-19th.
Bhaktivedanta College in collaboration with Vidyanagara (the Educational Office of ISKCON Germany)
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Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th of October 2014
Facilitator: Yadunandana Swami
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Registration: Damodara-priya dasi: email@example.com
Deadline: 15th September 2014
Cost: 108 Euros (includes ashram accommodation, prasadam and course fee)
Requirements: The VTE Bhakti-Sastri, TTC1 and TTC2 Certificates (or equivalent)
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Learning and teaching sastra is one of the most important aspects of any Krishna conscious education. Srila Prabhupada's books form the foundation for ISKCON's activities and therefore ISKCON devotees hold the study of these books as essential to their spiritual growth. Bhakti Sastri study has become an essential anga of Krishna conscious life.
In order for ISKCON to offer excellent opportunities for devotees to study sastra qualified teachers are necessary. VTE, recognizing the need for these qualified teachers, established TTC1 and TTC2. These courses offer training in basic knowledge, skills and values required of an effective teacher.
Bhakti Sastri Teachers' training is specifically designed to further build on the learning of the previous two teachers' training courses with the aim of equipping teachers of VTE Bhakti Sastri courses with the specific skillset necessary for teaching sastra systematically.
The Bhakti Sastri Teachers' training course offers potential teachers training in lesson planning, analyzing the aims of sastric study, effective assessment as well as the practical details of organizing a bhakti sastri
An important note: This course is available only for devotees who successfully completed Bhakti-Sastri, TTC1 and TTC2 courses and are seriously interested in teaching sastra.
Yadunandana Swami has been the Principal of Bhaktivedanta College since its opening, in 2002 until May 2014. He joined ISKCON in 1977 in Spain and received initiation from Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami and later sannyasa initiation from Jayadvaita Swami (both disciples of Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada). He has performed leadership and educational services in ISKCON since 1982. The latter include ministering spiritual education and counseling to many persons; teaching scriptural, academic, and vocational courses; and lecturing in more than twenty universities. He holds a MA in the Study of Religion from the University of Wales. He is also the Rector of the Instituto de Estudios Bhaktivedanta in Spain.
This year's Kirtan Course in Radhadesh will open with a training in the secrets of the Holy Names given by HH Sacinandana Swami. It is based on Harinama Cintamani (the touchstone of the Holy Name) by Srila BhaktivinodaThakura.
This seminar takes place from 30th June to 6th July. We also welcome students who cannot attend the whole two months course.
The teaching sessions are called: "Mining the jewels of the Holy Names".
Subjects include:
* The best type of sadhana and how to perform it for best results
* The secrets of attentive chanting
* Shadow chanting (namabhasa) and how to move on to the next stage
* Entering a substantial relationship with the Holy Name and the Holy Named
* The eigth offense and its remedy
* The difference between belief and faith
* Tasting ecstasy – a guideline to ecstatic nama-bhajan
* Srila Prabhupada's amazing relationship with the Holy Name and lessons we can learn from that
In addition to the discovery lectures in the mornings there will be many experience-oriented workshops, lila kathas and kirtans.
The teaching of Harinama Cintamani will guide and inspire the saintly devotees who stay in this world, but who have developed the desire to live in the higher connection with Sri Sri Radha and Krsna.
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura writes:
"The touchstone of the Holy Name is an unlimited mine of necterean jewels. Those fortunate souls who find them by the blessings of Lord Krsna will always experience the fullness of joy, for they will be lead to worship Krsna in spontaneous love" (HNC, Conclusion of chapter 15).
One practical tip from Sacinandana Swami: if you wish to experience the next level in your chanting then just listen to yourself chant sincerely!
All the best,
Sacinandana Swami
More about the program:
You did your Bhaktivedanta College studies in two periods.
Yes. I started in 2007, did two years, then took a two-year break. I started my third year in 2011 and graduated in 2012. I took a break because I wanted to travel and do other things. But since I like to finish what I start, I returned to earn my degree. Coming back was great, because of the improved facility and academic standards. The college had opened its new building, where I had a single room, and had become affiliated with Chester University. Some great new teachers lived on campus, such as Rasamandala and his wife, Abala.
What is your most vivid memory of your time studying?
I first remember the friends that I met. We truly became like a family. They all play an important part in my life even today. I remember with equal feelings the highly qualified teachers who visited the college and their courses. I remember deep, thoughtful discussions we had in the classroom and the interactions between students and teachers. At the same time, Sri Sri Radha-Gopinatha stole my heart from day one and arranged many experiences and learning opportunities for all of us. I also remember the many smiling faces of devotees who dedicated their lives to the deities or the community.
What is the most precious thing you gained?
Along with the lifelong friends I made, the most precious thing was the college courses. These courses are unlike anything else offered in our movement, except perhaps at the other devotee college in Budapest. The teachers are all highly qualified, insightful, devotional, and in touch with modernity. They shared their knowledge and hearts with us. Learning about our siddhanta in that light was unique and enriching. It is hard to describe how important these precious courses actually are for the education of the members of our movement (or even anybody outside it who wants to understand Chaitanya Vaishnavism). At times it felt like we were making history together as our minds opened to the vast possibilities of establishing Srila Prabhupada's movement on many levels in the broader society. Additionally, I gained so much faith in our acharyas and their genius. This was exactly what I needed to feed my intellectually inclined mind and a heart eager for devotional progress. I really hope that many devotees will study at the college. The experiences and knowledge are priceless. Although at times I felt that three years would be too long, I now see the positive impact it had on me. It's like baking bread: You need to "stay in the oven" of the college long enough to be properly baked for Krishna's pleasure.
Please tell us about your fellow students.
I was always impressed with the students who came to the college. Those who were serious about studying showed in time just what great souls they actually are. I remember sitting among them my first year, looking around the classroom and feeling safe in their association, and safe about the future of Srila Prabhupada's movement if these students were to become its leaders. The fact that these students decided to dedicate their lives, money, and interests in studying at the college, while also being active in the community and preaching, showed me that these were future leaders of a certain kind.
What are you doing now?
I am doing a teaching degree at Southern Cross University at the Gold Coast, Australia. I am doing it together with my fiancé, who was also a Bhaktivedanta College student. I chose to do this degree because I would like to contribute to the field of education both in our movement by teaching and by developing educational programs useful to all kinds of schools. Some may think it is a cliché to speak about investing in youth and future generations, but this does not lessen its importance. Their devotional lives and dedication may very much depend on the quality of education they receive. I saw first-hand what an impact educated devotees have in the broader society. I just finished my first five-week teaching practicum at a high school in Australia, where the kids are coming from pretty low socio-economic backgrounds. Krishna opened up many opportunities for me to inspire these kids in various ways, even to discuss with them spiritual and moral values and challenge them to change their thinking. These kids then ended up writing protest poems on themes like animal cruelty and materialism, and we did pranayama exercises before their exams. I could see how tangible it is to change someone's perspectives, even just slightly, by investing in his or her education. The biggest part of my own success is owed to the education I received, so I truly hope that Bhaktivedanta College will flourish by receiving the support it needs.
How did the college help your career development?
Successful students will develop very good research and writing skills. Furthermore, they will develop higher order thinking skills, and a range of ways to express their thoughts creatively and effectively. These are only some of the external skills that can be measured. Another way the college helped me was internally, because studying there was like making a journey. On this journey I had to learn so much more than I thought I would. I learned about communication, interaction, and how to find my own dharma and act on it. Hence studying there will challenge static thinking patterns and make students find out what is important for them and then how to go for it with determination and conviction. Even though theology may not be a promising "career," studying Vaishnavism was never my career choice. It was an inner calling and an investment in my spiritual life. What I gained from it was very fulfilling. I developed practical skills that help me in my current studies. I had contact with devotees who have successfully established their lives in their dharma and service, and this allowed me to thoroughly think about how I want to use my short life in Krishna's service. Thus I am grateful that I had a chance to be a student and really believe that it is a privilege to study in such devotee association.
Do you have a message for the present and future students?
For the present students, I would say give your best and use all you have in your learning experience. Try to find and hold onto the opportunities you will get to develop your own life. And seek positive learning experiences and think of ways that you can use what you have gained to make someone else's life better. Have faith that Sri Sri Radha-Gopinatha know what is best for you and that all the experiences will end up being positive and enriching. For future college students, I would say that success is measured on many levels: financially, socialy, spiritually, and internally. The success of your studies will therefore depend on your own readiness to independently seek the success you are looking for. Bhaktivedanta College can open up many doors, if you are ready to find them. Studying theology may not seem like a practical career choice externally, but theology was never about this anyway. It is about developing the right internal attitude toward your future, a life that is not only a career path but an offering of service. Therefore if you seek something unique, which will help you develop a deep and vast understanding of spirituality, then the college may be the right place for you.
Our general policy for devotees joining the course on a part-time basis is that they can join part time during the weeks when one of the five main guest teachers are teaching. But the practical courses during those weeks with the resident teachers (who teach the instruments and singing) are open only to full-time students (about 2-3 hours a day). Part-time students are welcome to audit these sessions and even take part to some extent if the teacher is ok with that. But if they wish part-timers not to take part, then that wish should be respected, as it is difficult to teach more than fifteen full-time students at the same time.Per week for the course we ask for a donation of 108 EUR to cover costs. This does not include prasadam and accommodation, which need to be arranged separately. Dinadayal Dasa is taking care of the lodging, meals and fees.
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Radhika Ramana Dasa (Ravi M. Gupta) is an internationally known Vaishnava scholar who has been on the faculty of Bhaktivedanta College since it opened, in 2002. He teaches Sanskrit and a module on Jiva Goswami's Sad-sandharbhas. He holds the Charles Redd Chair of Religious Studies at Utah State University. In this video he is sharing his experiences of being associated with Bhaktivedanta College.
I had studied Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam for six years in India. Then, for another six years, I was a teacher of those scriptures, mostly at the Mayapur Institute and the Vrindavana Institute for Higher Education. I am originally from Brazil, and before going to India I was an officer in the Brazilian Army.
I developed a desire to communicate the philosophical treasures I found through my studies and experiences in India. I also wanted to broaden my understanding of other religious traditions and become acquainted with Western philosophy, to be better equipped to teach in a Western context what I learned in India. My aim, however, is not to promote Hindu religion in the West, but to use the Vaishnava scriptures as a reference point to identify essential spiritual science, foundational to all religions.
I enjoyed learning about religious and philosophical worldviews, not least because these were presented by devotee scholars. I wouldn't like to study under atheistic scholars, but I enjoyed studying Freud and writing an essay about his perception of religion. Above all, I enjoyed writing essays, because they entail research and make me think deeply about many interesting topics. Researching and writing are the best learning experiences.
Sometimes, while researching, I had a hard time locating relevant scholarly books and articles online. Now, though, I have become more experienced in that. Another challenge for online students is the lack of personal interaction with the teachers and students. Also, there is a tendency to lose focus on the studies. I plan to move to Radhadesh whenever possible so that I will have access to the college library and will have the personal association of the teachers and students.
I am pretty satisfied with the online study I have done so far. I can't think of any room for improvement.
My overall learning experience has been great. In my short experience, it seems to me that the main principles for successful learning online are to listen to the classes, to take part as much as possible in the forum discussions, to select appealing essay topics, to find good reference books besides the ones suggested by the teacher, to thoroughly research, to take some time to reflect, and then write.
I felt that all the modules were extremely relevant.
I hope that this degree course will equip me with the knowledge and the credentials to effectively contribute to a healthy religious dialogue in today's society. My aim is to teach Religious Studies in a university. Thus I plan to continue my studies and get a Master's degree and a PhD.
Written by Ananda Murti (the first year student).
Who would have thought that taking a field trip with my seven classmates, all girls except me, and three adult teachers to two Benedictine monasteries in Belgium's Ardeen region would be enlivening and eye-opening?
As usual, we were an hour and a half late (following our ashram time), and so the priest, Pere Luque, who had to show us around Maredsous Abbey was unavailable. We waited for a bit before he finally came and engaged us in an extremely wonderful conversation regarding his monastary's founder, followed by questions from us on traditions, rules, and values.
Surprisingly, he was more interested in our culture than we were in his, and thus we students answered his questions.
Lunch was simple yet satisying. We had a few other brothers from the church join us, and they were extremely friendly and open to talk. I personally loved talking to the head father of the monastery as he was so overly confident of himself and took joy in having us inquire about his personal spiritual practice and the monastery rules and schedule. It goes something like this:
The second monastery was shared by the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. It is called an ecumenical church. They see it as a way to do research into other religions and let all the different paths meet at certain points and topics.
To sum up, they were very open-minded, and what we liked the most was their attitudes toward other religious groups. To be honest, we are usually a bit closed, but they were not at all like that but rather inclusive. Although their philosophy, for some of us, is not as deep as our own, their attitude is what struck us the most. To end the day we drove back to Radhadesh eating whatever ladoos were left over. We really learned a lot about this two-thousand-year-old religion.
It is because of an expansion of existing schools in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and India, and the proposed opening of more than fifteen primary and secondary schools in the UK, North America, Africa, Central Europe, South America, India, and other southeast Asian countries. If our movement can meet this demand for teachers, it will develop in an unprecedented way.
If you are looking for this sort of stable devotional career, enabling you to substantially contribute to ISKCON's development, please consider enrolling at Bhaktivedanta College at Radhadesh to get the educational training you will need. Our BA (Hons) in Theology and Religious Studies (TRS) can lead to such positions as primary or secondary school teachers, ISKCON leaders, sastric teachers, preachers, counselors, and university professors specializing in education, philosophy, theology or religion. With the demand for so many primary and secondary teachers, we will need more and more professors to train them. All our graduates will be well-versed in Chaitanya Vaishnava philosophy.
With Online Education you can increase your qualifications from your home. The Bhaktivedanta College Online Campus offers a dynamic, convenient way to learn. Under the motto "swift access to lifetime success," the Online Faculty provides innovative, easy-to-access programs focused on the relevance of ethics and spirituality today. The online community includes three thousand registered users from ninety countries.
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