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Strong schools are viewed by many as being critical to the prosperity of communities. Few Western New Yorkers have been more attuned to issues involving education than Robert M. Bennett, chancellor emeritus of the state Board of Regents.
Bennett sat down sat with The Buffalo News' Brian Meyer to discuss recent education reforms and some proposed changes. Here is a summary of some of the issues covered in an interview that is part of the weekly "In Focus" series. Watch the full interview at BuffaloNews.com/video.
Meyer: If someone asked you to give a few sentence summary of where education is across the state, what would you say?
Bennett: I think we're doing OK, but we could do much better ... Good to great is what the expectation is. Every single change that's occurring these days is based on the belief that we have to do much better to get kids ready for careers and college by the end of 12th grade ...
Meyer: The mantra in Albany has been education reform ... we've seen some new learning standards imposed.
Bennett: That started about 3½ years ago ... With 40 other states, we said that English and mathematics are the key components. We call it the common-core learning standards. Everything emanates from that. The new curriculum, the new teacher preparation, the new teacher evaluation, the better use of data, professional development along the way. It's all based on what should a child know at the end of each grade level and how do we know whether they've learned it or not.
Meyer: You've mentioned one of the real hot-button issues, and that is teacher evaluations. We've heard so much debate – fiery debate on that issue. Most of the districts have submitted plans and seen them approved ... Has the state overstepped its bounds and perhaps imposed evaluation methods that aren't going to get to the goal, which is higher achievement?
Bennett: This is principal and teacher evaluation, which is a key component. The role of the principal is critical to a school's success. I think that this is basically a professional development opportunity. It is not a "gotcha" at all.
It is to learn better how to improve the profession of teaching ... [I've wondered] what's all the fuss about, because it is a marvelous approach to telling parents, telling teachers, telling leaders, telling government bodies how are you doing ...
Meyer: Let's talk about the region's largest district, which is the Buffalo School District. The new superintendent, Pamela Brown, has talked about a very lofty goal. That would be to increase graduation rates to 80 percent within five years, which would be a stunning 30 percent increase. Is that pie in the sky in your estimation, or is it realistic?
Bennett: It could be realistic if they make the changes along the way in terms of central office becoming a support system to all the schools ... It can work if we expand career opportunities for kids starting as early as seventh grade. It can work if we have the highest quality leaders in each and every school, high expectations for the kids and full engagement of their families. Now that means you've got to have support systems around, which we have ...
Meyer: But when you talk about family support networks, you look at the socio-economics. There are so many students who don't have that support network ...
Bennett: I've seen it throughout the state. If you have an extraordinary leader in the school, that means that they have reached out to the support network that is there in most communities – with counties, cities, towns, United Way, Catholic Charities – to develop a support network for those kids and never, never, never lower the expectations for that child.
Meyer: Let's talk about rethinking the school calendar. Gov. [Andrew M.] Cuomo is talking about efforts to either extend the school year or increase the number of hours [a day], or both. There's a small grant program for some select schools ...
Bennett: Nine years ago, with our study on time and learning, we said the current school day and school year is not sufficient to fulfill the obligations to get kids career- and college-ready. I'm totally in support of it. I think that there should be legislation passed that says the school day can go to 5 o'clock, they can be open on Saturdays and you need 20 more days of instruction.


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Source: Science Daily
quote: Apparently the fact that there has been no global warming since 1998, a period of fourteen years has no statistical significance whatsoever but a period from 1980 to 2000 does.
quote: The letter was signed by seven Apollo astronauts, a deputy associate administrator, several scientists, and even the deputy director of the space shuttle program.
quote: Award-winning NASA Astronaut and Physicist Walter Cunningham of NASA's Apollo 7 also recently chastised Hansen. "Hansen is a political activist who spreads fear even when NASA's own data contradict him," Cunningham wrote in an essay in the July/August 2008 issue of Launch Magazine. "NASA should be at the forefront in the collection of scientific evidence and debunking the current hysteria over human-caused, or Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW). Unfortunately, it is becoming just another agency caught up in the politics of global warming, or worse, politicized science," Cunningham wrote.[Note: Theon joins many current and former NASA scientists in dissenting from man-made climate fears. A small sampling includes: Aerospace engineer and physicist Dr. Michael Griffin, the former top administrator of NASA, Atmospheric Scientist Dr. Joanne Simpson, the first woman in the world to receive a PhD in meteorology and is formerly of NASA, Geophysicist Dr. Phil Chapman, an astronautical engineer and former NASA astronaut, Award-Winning NASA Astronaut/Geologist and Moonwalker Jack Schmitt, Chemist and Nuclear Engineer Robert DeFayette was formerly with NASA's Plum Brook Reactor, Hungarian Ferenc Miskolczi, an atmospheric physicist with 30 years of experience and a former researcher with NASA's Ames Research Center, Climatologist Dr. John Christy, Climatologist Dr. Roy W. Spencer, Atmospheric Scientist Ross Hays of NASA's Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility]
quote: "We called the Weather Bureau and found out what historically was the hottest day of the summer. Well, it was June 6th or June 9th or whatever it was. So we scheduled the hearing that day, and bingo, it was the hottest day on record in Washington, or close to it. What we did is that we went in the night before and opened all the windows, I will admit, right, so that the air conditioning wasn't working inside the room."
quote: Note: On RealClimate, NASA's Gavin Schmidt writes: "Dr. Theon appears to have retired from NASA in 1994, some 15 years ago. Until yesterday I had never heard of him (despite working with and for NASA for the last 13 years). His insights into both modelling and publicity appear to date from then, rather than any recent events. He was not Hansen's 'boss' (the director of GISS reports to the director of GSFC, who reports to the NASA Administrator)."
quote: Peer review doesn't mean much in my book. They are gate keepers, if they don't like something(based on personal views), it doesn't get past them. And it does happen. I know, those in the bubble think the peer-review is the holy grail.
quote: When uncertain language is used, like possible, potential and the like. I don't trust the findings.
quote: In the end, when I have climate scientists tell me in private they dont' really know for 100% for sure what is going on. Models have about 14 variables they are making assumptions on. There are problems basing our future or policy on, if that is the case.
quote: Thirty years later, models alone still cannot do much better. Here is another killer: Even as our understanding of some feedbacks improves, we don't know what we don't know--there may be other feedbacks. Climate sensitivity will never be defined accurately by models. (p 44)

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Most of us have many things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving Day.
We have adequate food, shelter and clothing. We enjoy rights and freedoms that are unknown in some parts of the world.
But most likely, we also have a reason to be more than thankful. We not only have enough to eat - especially today - but the food we have is plentiful and delicious - especially today.
We don't just have housing; we have homes - homes often furnished with creature comforts and closets packed with clothes and, more importantly, filled with family and friends.
We have hospitals and ambulances to take us there just a phone call away, all possible because of caring, trained professionals available 24 hours a day - even today.
Simply put, a whole lot of us have more than we need, and what we have is very good. It's possible for us to share with those less fortunate because of our bountiful blessings.
But that's not the reason for our compassionate acts. Truth is, we are surrounded by folks eager to offer support when needed, because that is the kind of neighbors we are.
That sense of community is something for which we at The Advertiser-Tribune are appreciative.
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The Hornets traded Bobby Jackson, Adam Haluska and Marcus Vinicius to the Houston Rockets Thursday morning in exchange for Bonzi Wells and Mike James, Hornets Coach Byron Scott said.
Both players are expected to arrive by Friday to take physical examinations, but Scott said he is unsure if they will play against the Houston Rockets at the Arena.
The Hornets have made a push to re-sign free agent P.J. Brown, who has turned down offers with several teams to remain retired.
Wells has had some character issues during his10-year NBA career that started in Portland in 1998-99.
"I've had the pleasure of talking to him on a number of occasions during games and things like that and I think his experience now in being in the league in a while has helped him,'' Scott said. "We didn't feel the chemistry would be affected at all when you have Tyson (Chandler) and David (West).''
Scott said James will be used at both the shooting guard and small forward spots. If Morris Peterson continues to struggle, Wells could eventually replace him in the starting lineup.
The trade deadline is 2 p.m. today and the Hornets' deal will involve the Rockets sending Vincius to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Neither Jackson, Vinicius or Haluska, a second-round pick in 2007 were at the Hornets' practice Thursday morning at the New Orleans Arena before the deal was announced.
Before Thursday, it appeared unlikely that two teams in the same division like New Orleans and Houston would be involved in a deal to strengthen their rosters for a possible playoff run.
Houston has won nine consecutive games and has the seventh best record in the Western Conference at 33-20. Before Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, Jackson said he would be surprised if the Hornets made a trade deal because of their 37-15 record, which leads the Western Conference.
Scott said Wednesday night every Hornets backup should be nervous because they have been told everybody is expendable because they have been looking for the past month and a half to strengthen their bench through a trade.
Jackson came off the bench and scored 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field against the Mavericks. The Hornets are interested in dealing Jackson, so backup guard Jannero Pargo can get more minutes.


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I dunno, did you see how much Datsyuk and Abdelkader were buzzing last night?
I wouldn't mind a little more physicality but its not nearly as black and white as you make it out to be.
A physical guy in the bottom 6 isn't going to get our star players playing like they used to. He isn't going to motivate the team to play 60 minutes. He isn't going to help defensive zone turnovers or late period goals.
I do think more phsyicality would benefit this team, but I don't think its the solution to all of the problems in Detroit.
Thats not beicause their skill levels mesh perfectly that was pure energy from Abdelkader being all over the puck all the time, hitting everything.
Also last night, after the lead got outta hand Murray started running around throwing big hits and going out of his way to do so. Same with that ****** bag Brent Burns.
Where was that from any of the wings to show Jumbo Joe and Marleau that if they wanna blow the wings out, theyll have some lumps to prove they did it?
I dont mind losing, but losing and laying down like a bunch of cowards is pretty embarrassing as a fan


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Here's a screenshot of something I've been playing around with. It's just a proof of concept, but I was wondering if it would be worth it to put some time into full 3D for Planet in a Bottle 2.0 possibly. Let me know what you think.
BTW, I've got some updates coming soon for the current version.


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What is Baptism: A few musings. - DanielM - 24-05-2010
And so, tomorrow I celebrate one month since my baptism.
It seems about right that I now write something about it. So, what is Baptism?
If I look back to Bishop Kallistos Ware, whose writing littered my bedroom floor for months as I pondered Orthodoxy I read that Baptism âis for each one of us a personal Pentecostâ explaining how âthe spirit, who descended visibly upon the apostles in tongues of fire, descends upon every one of us invisibly, yet with no less reality and power.â This is surely a keynote definition for we see the Baptism of Christ in this also.
But I canât help but ask myself is this all that Baptism is? Yes, the spirit entering us is certainly a big deal, as is the salvation it brings, but is there more to it... Fortunately on a recent trip to St. George Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Stevenage I found n answer. A little book called âBaptism as thirty celebrations.â Naturally it made me think.
So, what is Baptism, going by this book. Baptism can be one of many things, from a wash, to a birthday, to an exorcism or even a funeral. Morbid right? Not really when you think about the Baptism in itâs context.
There is an age old expression âyou need to die before you die, so that when you die you do not die.â To me this is the essence of the Baptism. In order to gain eternal life through Christ when you die you must be reborn. This is what a Baptism is; a drowning of the old self, followed by a rebirth in Christ.
1 Corinthians 5:7 speaks of this rebirth. âPurge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:â
This was explained by John Chrysostom in his Homilies when he wrote:
âBut if a man asketh me, he shall hear not of Egypt nor of Pharaoh; but of our deliverance from the deceit of demons and the darkness of the devil: not of Moses but of the Son of God; not of a Red Sea but of a Baptism overflowing with ten thousand blessings, where the "old man" is drownedâ
So Baptism is an end and a beginning.
It is a death:
âKnow ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?â Rom 6:3
This is a rebirth:
âAs newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow therebyâ 1 Peter 2:2
It is also the very essence of the faith, and the enthronement of Christ.
âThe water of Baptism is like the Virgins womb: it is impregnated by the same Holy Spirit who overshadowed Mary, so that the sin which was destroyed by jesusâ birth may also be washed away by the water and Spirit of Baptism.â St. Leo the Great.
So a baptism is many things, an eternal gift, a sign of love and a second chance. All of which are given in a tiny bit of water with the Wholeness of God and his Holy Spirit. We are freed from our prior life and become citizens of the Kingdom (as Ephesians 2:19 puts it). St. Diadochos put this change of allegiance as a straight switch, stating that âFrom the moment we are reborn through Baptism, the demon is outside, grace is inside.â He says that we are still open to attack, but now have this holy defence protecting us. Do I feel safer, yes, as I know that I am reborn through Christ.
Before my Baptism I did not know what to expect, there was anxiety, and somewhat of confusion about what will happen. I even had a worrying dream of me getting into the water and time freezing. I soon found out that the only thing that was freezing was the water itself! But next time anyone tells you that Baptism is a symbolic ritual, remind them that they are taking this divine gift for granted. Maybe they do not feel reborn, but they are.
Your Brother in Christ,
- Antony-Paul - 25-05-2010
Dear Daniel,
How marvellous to hear your thoughts about Baptism.
As one who predates you by a whole month (!) I too have had to consider this amazing and mysterious gift from God. Only the other day I wrote some notes in another place, and though far from as eloquent as your posting it is clear that we have both experienced change, perhaps a little unexpectedly.
As a lifelong Christian I suppose I felt that I 'knew' Christ already, so there was not going to be much for me to learn. And I 'knew' about the theology of Baptism. How wrong can one be. Despite my infant Baptism in the RCC which had brought me into God's family, there is certainly something different about me now that I am Orthodox. However, it is taking me some time to figure it out - always assuming that I will ever do so.
Like you, although I approached total immersion with some trepidation, it was actually a profound experience. My infant Baptism had a profound spiritual effect, of course, but I was effectively unaware of it, or perhaps more accurately I had no idea what life was like without it. Now I have had to make a conscious committment to Jesus in a manner completely new to me. This has allowed me to compare my new situation with my former life. Not being critical of the RCC, which nurtured and cared for me very faithfully for all those years, but still it is not the same now.
Although I am still working things out, two points stand out at present.
First, I have a feeling of joy which I had not experienced before. Yes, I had been joyful at various times, but not like this, and not so constantly. This sense of joy was also evident in the sisters and brothers we met at Stevenage, and seems to be a characteristic of Orthodoxy. This has caught me by surprise, because my stereotype of the Orthodox was a stern, rigorous institution run by black clad clerics who seldom smiled, let alone laughed! It is wonderful to be part of this uncomplicated joy expressed by all the people .
Second, I have a new prayer life. Not only is the emphasis of the prayer different and in keeping with my acknowledgment of my personal sinfulness, but it has a new intensity which has brought an interesting consequence. I find my prayers are always being interrupted or distracted, and clearly Satan is getting worried! I comfort myself with the thought that if that is the case I must be doing something right! And every time it happens, Jesus bolsters me up as I reject Satan and tell him to be gone.
So, Baptism is all those things you mentioned, and then some more. So much more that I cannot begin to understand it, but I let the Holy Spirit wash over me enveloping me in His inexpressible love. I have a renewed sense of Jesus being close by me all the time, defending me from Satan, despite my best efforts to keep on sinning, and constantly forgiving and healing me. I believe you are right when you imply that we will probably never understand fully what Baptism does for us, but I look forward to many years of exploration, together with you and all my other sisters and brothers Christ.
With much Love to you, my new Brother in Christ,
- vrc - 25-05-2010
[quote]Second, I have a new prayer life. Not only is the emphasis of the prayer different and in keeping with my acknowledgment of my personal sinfulness, but it has a new intensity which has brought an interesting consequence. I find my prayers are always being interrupted or distracted, and clearly Satan is getting worried!
This is very interesting as I also find recently that every time I sit down to pray, some 'thing', some 'noise' or some disruption/anxiety/event occurs - a horse bolting outside in the field, or someone bashing on the door, sirens on the road, the alarm clock going off - you name it, it happens!!!
I have not yet been baptised, and not yet even accepted as a catechumen (although this is in hand) but have had some profound and beautiful experiences as a result of my introduction to BOC. However, I have been taken aback by the 'co-incidence' of the timing of the distractions on every prayer occasion. I agree that probably, we meet the testing forces of the dark once we are clearly minded to become subsumed into the light of Christ.
I have never read that the path was easy.
The thoughts about Baptism are fascinating and I look forward to my own.
Technical point (I am trying to visualise it) - what were you baptised IN..? A pool? extra-large font? Portsmouth Harbour? :lol:
p.s. please excuse my technical ignorance about the delineation for quotes...hopeless :oops:
- DanielM - 25-05-2010
vrc Wrote:Quote: I find my prayers are always being interrupted or distracted, and clearly Satan is getting worried!
I was discussing this with Fr. Simon this weekend. Whenever I am saying my prayers there is something more interesting going on, whether I am suddenly fascinated by the fact that a bird whistled 10 minutes before and suddenly wish to hunt for it, or whether someone knocks on my door, there is always something going on. There is no way escape this, endurence in prayer is the only key I think.
To answer the Baptism question, I was baptised at a local baptist church here in Portsmouth, as we do not have the room to do it at the Portsmouth Church. They had a problem heating the pool, so it was a bit chilly.
heres the video of the Baptism. There are a few BOC Baptisms on there now which is good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5ZRwCHUBZg
- Fr Simon - 26-05-2010
From a paper I presented on prayer, various quotes from various writers on this difficulty:
But there is another side to prayer⦠In the words of Saint Isaac the Syrian: âWhenever you wish to make a beginning in some good work, first prepare yourself for the temptations that will come upon you, and do not doubt the truth. For it is the enemyâs custom, whenever he sees a man beginning a good mode of life with fervent faith, to confront him with diverse and fearful temptations, so that he should be afraid, his good intention should be chilled, and he should lack the fervor to undertake this God-pleasing work.â
âThe demon will suggest to us that reading Holy Scripture is a worthless, boring, time wasting and tiring effort that we could best do without. He will make us yawn, cause our eyelids to become heavy, make us burp, hiccup, sneeze, cough, cause our stomach to rumble, give us itches, pains, restlessness, lack of attention, daydreams, temptations⦠ideas that there are more important things we must think about or do etc., etcâ¦.â
Concerning the difficulties of prayer, Tito Colliander writes: âSome time you must take the first uncertain steps - if you wish at all to draw near to God. Do not be anxious about your clumsy beginning; do not yield to shyness and uncertainty, and the mocking laughter of enemies, who try to persuade you that you are behaving ridiculously and that the whole thing is only a child of fantasy and meaningless... The childâs desire to read increases as he learns to read; the further one gets into a language, the better he speaks it and the more he likes it. Enjoyment increases with proficiency. Proficiency comes with practice. Practice becomes more pleasant as proficiency increases.
âDo not suppose that it is otherwise with prayer. Do not wait for some extraordinary divine inspiration before setting to work...â
âYou should not wait until you are cleansed of wandering thoughts before you desire to pray. If you only begin on prayer when you see that your mind has become perfect and raised above all recollection of the world, then you will never pray.â (Saint Isaac the Syrian)
And back again to Tito Colliander: âA person standing at an open window hears the sounds from outside; it is impossible not to do so. But he can give the voices his attention or not, as he himself wishes. The praying person is continually beset by a stream of inappropriate thoughts, feelings and mental impressions. To stop this tiresome stream is as impracticable as to stop the air from circulating in an open room. But one can notice them or not. This, say the saints, one learns only through practice.â
On this matter of distractions Father David and Presbytera Juliana Cownie similarly write: âKeep in mind that many distractions will occur just as the prayers begin. The phone will ring, salesmen and neighbors will come to the door, dogs will bark, etc. Anything that can be disruptive always seems to come along at prayer time. At such times, persevere! Do not be discouraged or dismayed. âResist the devil, and he will flee from you.â These distractions will become less frequent with the passage of time.â
Though of course they may never go away entirely in this life - as the desert father Abba Agathon taught: âI think there is no labour greater than that of prayer to God. For every time a man wants to pray, his enemies, the demons, want to prevent him, for they know that it is only by turning him from prayer that they can hinder his journey. Whatever good work a man undertakes, if he perseveres in it, he will attain rest. But prayer is warfare to the last breath.â
But donât let that put you off and never (no matter how tempted) give in or give up. âSometimes, completing the reading of prayers in a prayer book becomes toilsome. We must force ourselves (The kingdom of heaven is taken by force) to complete them. This is especially so in the early stages of the development of our daily prayer ruleâ¦â
âWhen praying with a set rule of prayer, the spiritual teachers tell us to put our whole mind and heart into the meaning of the words... They tell us not to allow our mind to wander from the words of the prayers... They also tell...never to go back and repeat prayers done poorly. They tell us rather to put ourselves at the mercy of God, and to try to do better the next time. This method reduces the possibility of thinking that God hears our prayers according to the perfection of our performance and not according to the greatness of His mercy, and safeguards against both pride and despair. It gives humility and hope, and keeps us always forging ahead...
âThus when one finishes his rule of prayer, however well or poorly he has done it, he should say Amen, and go about his business of living in Christ, remembering God and doing His will until the next time comes for the rule of prayer to be done. Then he should do it as well as he can, beginning all over again.â
what is baptism:a few musings - kirk yacoub - 27-05-2010
One of the hazards of prayer life is the attack of the demons. The stronger we hold fast, the more ferocious these attacks become. The great ascetic Evagrios wrote of Desert Fathers who, despite being bounced around like a ball or thrown up in the air on a blanket by demons, still concentrated totally on prayer. Needless to say, such powers of concentration do not come easily or without God's aid.
One of the favourite attacks of the demonic pests who attack me is to slyly change a word, so that instead of praying "and deliver us from the evil one," I hear myself praying "and deliver us to the evil one"! Also, when reaching that crucial phrase, "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against", my mind becomes completely diverted. The only thing to do here is to repeat the prayer correctly.
The Desert Fathers and the Fathers in the Philokalia urge us to invoke the Holy Name of Jesus, because His Name spreads fear amongst the demons, dispersing them. For this reason I often "season" my prayer with
"Help me, Lord Jesus!"
Kirk Yacoub
- vrc - 27-05-2010
If I am getting this right then, in a peculiar way, it appears that the more such distractions arise, it points to our success, in that the direction of the mind towards God the Father, God the Son and the God the Holy Spirit is freaking out the 'opposition'. If we were being blancmange-like, I suppose that opposition would not be roused, so it's kind of an inverse compliment.
I find the whole topic of being 'unworthy' arising at the moment. I think this is the "opposition's work", too, as I am quite clear that any progress I make is entirely through Grace and not my own puny efforts, in any event. I have often thought that we don't do spiritual growth - 'It' does us, if we invite it and allow. Unworthiness doesn't bar us from Divine assistance, if we ask for it. Yet still...those nagging doubts.
After one highly profound (and recent) experience, I find even more to deal with. Glimpses of the Heavenly state are often just that - short glimpses of sublime beauty. And after ecstasy (as the Zen masters say), the laundry. Worse than the laundry (which is bad enough), I find myself wondering why that glimpse stopped - was I doing or saying something wrong? Have I bished it up? Will it ever happen again? Have I been found wanting...? and so on.
It's all rubbish, product of the feeble human mind (and the 'opposition'?), but it still occurs. Those events are gifts, not a product of deserving. The only tack I know how to take is just to plough on in prayer and more prayer, and just accept that, in the words of Manuel, "I know nothing', and wait for everything to be revealed, in time, by Grace.
Kirk, I am going to do what you suggest, too - and pepper my prayers and moments of doubt with 'Help me, Lord Jesus!". Great idea. Thanks for that.
- Antony-Paul - 28-05-2010
Dear vrc,
It certainly sounds as though you have started doing all the right things!
Clearly your experiences are much the same as those of countless Christians over the centuries, and hopefully that will encourage you. You are neither unusual nor strange, but very human. Being human, you are fair game for Satan, as are we all. Trust in Jesus, He will get you to His heavenly kingdom. All you have to do is ask Him. When I find I am being distracted by wandering thoughts or voices when I am at prayer, I ask Jesus to back me up with His grace, and then I denounce Satan and order him to be gone, then return to my prayers. I sincerely hope it upsets the devil(!) but it doesn't stop him coming back for more of the same. He's a very slow learner, but refuses to give up easily. I comfort myself with the knowledge that my team (well, Jesus' team actually) will always prevail.
This trust in Jesus is also relevant to our unworthiness and sinfulness. As long as we keep asking Him, He will forgive us and accept our frailties. He will never let us down, all we need to do is accept that He has everything under control, and we can trust Him implicitly.
I suppose this sounds rather simplistic, and there are those who would seek to complicate things, but in reality Jesus' Way is very simple - even if it is difficult. I subscribe to the concept of keeping it that way.
I hope this helps,
RE: What is Baptism: A few musings. - jacob374 - 28-10-2013
I have a new prayer life. Not only is the emphasis of the prayer different and in keeping with my acknowledgment of my personal sinfulness, but it has a new intensity which has brought an interesting consequence. I find my prayers are always being interrupted or distracted, and clearly Satan is getting worried! I comfort myself with the thought that if that is the case I must be doing something right! And every time it happens, Jesus bolsters me up as I reject Satan and tell him to be gone.
After one highly profound (and recent) experience, I find even more to deal with. Glimpses of the Heavenly state are often just that - short glimpses of sublime beauty. And after ecstasy (as the Zen masters say), the laundry. Worse than the laundry (which is bad enough), I find myself wondering why that glimpse stopped - was I doing or saying something wrong? Have I bished it up? Will it ever happen again? Have I been found wanting...?
I was discussing this with Fr. Simon this weekend. Whenever I am saying my prayers there is something more interesting going on, whether I am suddenly fascinated by the fact that a bird whistled 10 minutes before and suddenly wish to hunt for it, or whether someone knocks on my door, there is always something going on. There is no way escape this, endurence in prayer is the only key I think.
RE: What is Baptism: A few musings. - rebamarvin - 01-02-2014
Anyway, I seem to be ravenously devouring books of late, and researching all I can. I'm very interested in the history of the early church in Britain. I quite like the whole 'celtic' thing, even though it is perhaps sometimes portrayed in modern times in a contrived, 'twee', harking-back to a supposed Golden Era. I'm also drawn to the Orthodox church, but have sometimes felt a bit alienated by my feeling that it is somewhat 'exotic'!
So, I would like to know more about the British Orthodox Church (which I never knew existed until a few days ago), and here I am, hoping to learn Smile
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In an effort to retain control of church property that local officials say is worth more than $500 million, the breakaway Diocese of South Carolina, joined by 16 parishes, filed a lawsuit Friday against The Episcopal Church, asserting its historical sovereignty and newly established independence.
The parishes
Following are the 16 S.C. parishes that have joined the suit:Christ St. Pauls Episcopal ChurchChurch of the Cross, BeaufortChurch of the Holy Comforter, ColumbiaChurch of the Redeemer, OrangeburgSt. Lukes Church, Hilton HeadSt. Johns Episcopal Church of FlorenceSt. Matthias Episcopal Church, ManningThe Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, CharlestonThe Church of Our Savior, BeaufortThe Church of the Good Shepherd, CharlestonSt. Philips Church, CharlestonSt. Michaels Church, CharlestonThe Episcopal Church of the Parish of Prince George, WinyahThe Episcopal Church of the Parish of St. Helena, BeaufortSt. Pauls Church, SummervilleTrinity Church, Myrtle BeachThe intact diocese has 71 parishes and mission churches; 55 were represented at the Nov. 17 special convention, called by officials to formalize the break with The Episcopal Church. Four parishes and two missions abstained from voting because their members were still in discernment. About 16 parishes did not participate in the voting at all, apparently because they remain aligned with the church.
The lawsuit, filed in circuit court, also seeks to prevent the church from infringing on the trademarks and identity of the incorporated Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of South Carolina, the name disaffected Anglicans aligned with Bishop Mark Lawrence claim for themselves.
The Episcopal Church certainly has a right to maintain a local diocese, said the Rev. Jim Lewis, canon to the ordinary under Lawrence, but it cannot assume the dioceses legal identity. It will have to come up with a different name, he said.
At the heart of the dispute is the definition of the word diocese and the dioceses legal claim to the physical property located in the region. People loyal to The Episcopal Church say a diocese is an administrative and geographical entity thats part of a larger institution, and it cannot leave the church. Only people can leave the church.
But Lawrence, Lewis and other officials argue that a diocese is merely a collection of parishes under a bishop.
We seek to protect more than $500 million in real property, including churches, rectories and other buildings that South Carolinians built, paid for, maintained and expanded and in some cases died to protect without any support from The Episcopal Church, Lewis said in a statement. Many of our parishes are among the oldest operating churches in the nation. They and this diocese predate the establishment of The Episcopal Church. We want to protect these properties from a blatant land grab.
Neva Rae Fox, public affairs officer for The Episcopal Church, said Friday the church had not yet received notification of the lawsuit and therefore could not comment.
In 1789, the Diocese of South Carolina became one of nine founding dioceses of The Episcopal Church. In 1979, it voted in favor of the Dennis Canon at General Convention, a church law that requires local authorities to hold property in trust for the diocese and national church.
In recent years, diocese officials have distanced themselves from the church, citing theological and administrative concerns. They object to what they consider the liberal leanings of an institution too quick to compromise Scripture in favor of social trends, including same-sex unions and ordination of gay clergy.
The diocese changed its constitution and canons in 2010, declaring itself sovereign, then modified its corporate charter in 2011, removing reference to the national church. The churchs response was to declare those changes null and void.
In late 2011, Lawrence issued quit-claim deeds to each parish, relinquishing his oversight of the property. This move, which violated the churchs Dennis Canon, and other recent actions undertaken by Lawrence prompted the church to declare in October that he had abandoned his vows as an Episcopal bishop.
That announcement triggered an automatic disaffiliation in the form of a resolution prepared in advance by the diocese.
Now the legal battle has begun.
Lewis said the lawsuit was filed in response to the use by The Episcopal Church of the dioceses seal and name. It was also undertaken in anticipation of forthcoming legal action diocese officials think is inevitable based on the experiences of four other breakaway dioceses and multiple reported statements made by members of the steering committee (of the continuing Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina).
Late last year, that committee was formed to lay the groundwork for a new local Episcopal administration since Lawrence and his colleagues declared they had left the church.
Steering Committee Chairman Hillery Douglas said he could not comment on the lawsuit since only The Episcopal Church was named as the defendant and since he had not seen the documents. But he did defend the church in general terms, saying that canon law dictates how church officials will respond to Lawrences actions of disassociation.
They have canons they have to follow, Douglas said. The Episcopal Church was doing what it was supposed to do. It gave Mark Lawrence every chance in the world to do the right thing.
Lewis said all worshippers in the diocese are free to choose what to do, suggesting that the dispute largely will be settled at the parish level.
Were not forcing anyone to stay with the Diocese of South Carolina, he said. Weve made it quite clear that parishes that wish to return to The Episcopal Church have the freedom to do so.
Parishes with a divided congregation might have a more difficult time, he said, especially if a group of worshippers loyal to The Episcopal Church insists on using the same congregational name. That presents a great challenge in trying to have friendly arrangement, Lewis said.
Asked if he thought an out-of-court arrangement were possible, Lewis struck a pessimistic note.
The Episcopal Church has not demonstrated a willingness to negotiate in good faith, he said. Nor does it have the financial resources to maintain all the properties it seizes from breakaway groups.
He said local officials had broached the idea of some kind of settlement, but actions taken by the church put a stop to those conversations.
Uncertain future
The legal battle could last awhile, and its outcome is uncertain.
The breakaway diocese is relying on a 2009 S.C. Supreme Court decision in favor of All Saints Church on Pawleys Island, which had broken from the diocese (and Episcopal Church) a few years earlier. That decision cited an unusual deed transfer that occurred more than a century earlier, long before the Dennis Canon was adopted.
But several court decisions elsewhere have backed the churchs claim that its a hierarchical institution that ultimately controls all the property.
Meanwhile, Lawrence continues to assert his authority as the bishop of an autonomous diocese even as some others work to ensure a church-designated diocese continues, albeit under new management.
A special convention is scheduled for Jan. 26, hosted by Grace Church downtown, at which a provisional bishop will be named. The Episcopal Churchs presiding bishop, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, will attend.
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An offbeat personality, a tough-as-nails approach and a track record as one of the country\'s leading investigators: These are just a few of the traits exhibited by Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson. For the Atlanta transplant heading up the Priority Homicide Division of the Los Angeles Police Department, her position on this elite detective squad, which handles high-profile cases of a sensitive nature, is a tenuous balancing act. She faces antagonistic roadblocks, even from her own peers within the department, and must manage a team that remains wary of her unconventional style.


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COLUMBIANA - Marcie McMannis believes times are tough for small business owners. That's why she is looking to add alcohol sales to her business on North Main Street.
McMannis has owned Sunbreeze Tanning the last four years, although it has been in operation at the same location since 1994.
She said the business is the oldest salon in town and very reputable.
"Everyone is like friends here. No one tans and (then) leaves, everyone sits down and tells their story. It just made sense to offer cocktails," she said.
The Monday through Saturday on-premises sale of beer, wine and liquor will be featured on the Nov. 6 election ballot. It's not the first time McMannis has tried to add the service.
About two years ago she wanted to add alcohol sales but the move didn't make it to the ballot.
She said customers have indicated they would enjoy the new service and she doesn't believe the sales will change the atmosphere of the salon.
"I'm not trying to (make it a) bar. We are going to remain open the same hours," she said.
She described the tanning salon as a "mom and pops" type business.
"Everyone likes to sit around and tell me their problems and hang out. If you come in here it's not like your regular tanning salon, it's more like your tiki lounge. It's (alcohol sales) going to help the business," she said.
Tiki lounges are typically known as exotic-themed establishments that offer cocktails and other mixed drinks.
"Small businesses are really struggling right now. I'm just trying to make the business better," she said.
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CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney has surpassed a full decade with the Clemson football program. His new deal puts him close to a decade more at Death Valley.
Tigers coaching salaries
Head coach Dabo Swinney: $3.15 million
Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Chad Morris: $1.3 million
Defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Brent Venables: $800,000
Defensive ends coach/co-defensive coordinator Marion Hobby: $375,000
Tight ends coach/special teams coordinator Danny Pearman: $310,000
Defensive tackles coach/associate head coach Dan Brooks: $310,000
Offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell: $310,000
Secondary coach Mike Reed: $260,000
Receivers coach/recruiting coordinator Jeff Scott: $245,000
Running backs coach Tony Elliott: $240,000
TOTAL: $7.3 million ($3.15m Swinney, $4.15m assistants)
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Clemson locked down Swinney through the 2021 season, adding four years to his existing contract and infusing a healthy raise among beefed-up performance incentives. The term sheet was finalized Wednesday and approved Saturday morning by the Clemson board of trustees.
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Dabo Swinney performance incentives:
ACC Championship berth ($50,000)
ACC Championship winner ($100,000)
APR score 950 or higher ($75,000)
AFCA or Bear Bryant Coach of the Year ($50,000)
ACC Sportswriter Coach of the Year ($25,000)
College Football Playoff bowl, non-ACC champ ($200,000)
College Football Playoff bowl, ACC champ ($300,000)
College Football Playoff semifinal ($400,000)
College Football Playoff title game ($400,000)
College Football Playoff champions ($100,000)
Non-CFP bowl appearance ($25,000)
Non-CFP bowl victory ($25,000)
"I'm extremely excited and appreciative for the opportunity to continue to build our program," Swinney said in a statement. "The future of Clemson University is extremely bright, and the future of our football program is as well. While we have accomplished many goals, we still have several out there to reach and we will continue to work to get there."
Even more than the dollars and cents, the significance is the commitment level agreed to by the employer and the employee.
Buyouts for either Clemson or Swinney to cut ties were considerably raised, essentially guaranteeing Swinney will lead the Tigers the next three seasons and likely keeping him there at least until his three boys are out of high school eight years in the future.
"Dabo is one of the top coaches not only in the ACC but in the entire nation," athletic director Dan Radakovich said in a statement. "His teams have succeeded on the field, in the classroom and in the community. We're excited to have him lead our program for a long time into the future."
Swinney, 44, will make $3.15 million in 2014, $3.3 million in 2015 and is scheduled to earn $3.45 million each of the ensuing six seasons. That's an average of $3.39 million over the life of the contract.
His 2013 take-home was $2.55 million (including two one-time bonus payments), which ranked Swinney No. 28 overall among head coaches, according to a USA Today Sports database. His 2014 salary of $3.15 million is just above Cincinnati's Tommy Tuberville, who was the No. 15 best-compensated head coach last year.
The Swinney extension arrives just two days after South Carolina's board of trustees raised head coach Steve Spurrier's salary to $4 million Thursday.
Swinney's base salary stands pat at $245,000, while his supplemental salary was raised, in addition to a new $500,000 yearly licensing fee. USA Today reported Nov. 6 that Clemson was working to create such a stipend to allow the school to promote his name and likeness.
Swinney's agent, Mike Brown, told USA Today in November that "next to Nick Saban, Dabo's name and likeness probably means as much" to his school compared to all other college football head coaches.
The entire contract (eight years, $27.15 million) is guaranteed, minus mitigating salary from other employers, if Swinney is fired by Clemson without cause any time in the next three years.
If terminated in 2017 or 2018, Swinney is owed 75 percent of the remainder of his paycheck. In 2019, his buyout is $4 million; in 2020, it's $2 million, and nothing in the final year of the deal in 2021.
This is, in the event Swinney's success went south and his job status were called into question, a riskier buyout to Clemson. On his previous deal, Swinney's contract was only 100 percent guaranteed for the first year, dipping to 90 percent in year two, 75 percent in year three and 60 percent thereafter.
On the flip side, the new contract makes it harder for Swinney to leave Clemson. Previously, Swinney would have owed the university $2 million beginning Dec. 1 of this year had he left for another job (a figure decreasing in future years.)
Now, Swinney's tab, should he accept another position, is $5 million for the next three years, decreasing to $3 million in 2017 and continuing to fall from there. Contractually, Radakovich has the right to waive or modify the employee buyout.
There are bonuses and incentives included to escalate his salary based on academic success, regular season victories and ACC championships.
His supplemental salary could increase beginning with the 2016 season based on regular season victories, starting at $100,000 yearly raise for a 9-3 year and topping out at a $300,000 yearly raise for a perfect 12-0 season.
A College Football Playoff semifinal appearance garners Swinney $400,000, a title-game berth nets him another $400,000 and a championship gets $100,000.
Swinney's academic performance rate incentives were tweaked. On the old contract, his on-field achievement bonuses were increased provided Clemson surpassed the national median in APR scores.
It's more cut and dry now. If Clemson's football program has an APR of higher than 950, Swinney banks $75,000 and may earn performance incentives. But if the Tigers don't reach 950, the contract states "no postseason bonuses available to Coach."
This shouldn't be an issue for Clemson, which ranked in the top seven in national APR the past two seasons, with a score of 983 in 2011 and 985 in 2012.
A June 2013 NCAA report indicated Clemson remains among the national leaders, on pace for a score around 985 once again.
Swinney unlocked a $215,000 bonus Jan. 3: $75,000 for coaching in the Orange Bowl, $100,000 for winning it and $40,000 for winning his 11th game. His 2013 base and supplemental earnings of $1,965,024 was accompanied by a $500,000 longevity fund for remaining as the Tigers' head coach through Nov. 30, 2013 — the day South Carolina defeated Clemson for the fifth straight year.
After serving as wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator from 2003-2008, Swinney was named interim coach on Oct. 13, 2008, upon Tommy Bowden's midseason resignation. He was promoted to permanent head coach after the 2008 season, and has compiled a 51-23 overall record (33-12 in the ACC) with wins over top-10 squads Virginia Tech, LSU, Georgia and Ohio State the past three years.
Clemson opens the 2014 season Aug. 30 at Georgia.


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A proposal on how to wring money out of the Ohio Turnpike could be announced within 30 days, Gov. John Kasich has said.
One possibility involves a long-term lease of the 241-mile toll road through northern Ohio. Another would involve issuing bonds against turnpike revenues.
If a lease ultimately is suggested, the governor and lawmakers don't have to look far for examples of public assets being leased to private entities.
In June, 2006, a foreign consortium paid $3.8 billion to lease the 157-mile Indiana?Toll Road for 75 years. So far, the investors - due mainly to the Great Recession - are losing money on the deal. The big difference for drivers has been tolls that have doubled.
Thus, Kasich's original hope of getting $3 billion for leasing the Ohio toll road may be overly optimistic.
But state officials needn't look outside the state when evaluating the idea. A private firm, Corrections Corp. of America, paid $72.7 million last year for a state prison in Ashtabula County.
Recently, it was reported Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has found the company hired to run the prison is failing to comply with a third of the state's operating rules for corrections facilities. State officials found health, safety and security problems at the prison, which houses about 1,500 inmates.
That's something for lawmakers to keep in mind if they evaluate leasing the turnpike or issuing bonds against future toll revenues. The former is more plausible, assuming a privately run turnpike could operate more profitably - either through greater cost efficiencies, higher tolls or both.
Otherwise, as with bonds, the move essentially would involve taking an advance against future income. The risk is whether that income also would be needed in the future.


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Iain McDonald – Iain McDonald has worked for Microsoft for 15 1/2 years; currently he is a director in the Windows Server group. A native of Australia, he started working for Microsoft's Australian Subsidiary in 1991. After moving to the US in 1992, he spent 6 years in the Exchange Server development team where he worked on the first three versions of that product. Over his time in Exchange, his responsibilities moved from the connectivity components, to the deployment in Microsoft, to being the Project Manager for the 5.0 & 5.5 releases. At the end of 1998 he moved to the Windows group where he accepted responsibilities as the Project Manager for Windows 2000. In this role he owned day to day operations of the development group, & project schedule. For Windows XP & Windows Server 2003 he was Project Director where his responsibilities included day to day operations of the development group, project schedule & the overall feature set of Windows. In his current role in the Windows Server organization, he owns program management for Windows Server. Recently, he has been doing some stuff for Longhorn Server and releases after that. Prior to working for Microsoft he worked with Northern Telecom, as software development contractor & spent his twenties as a good for nothing professional musician. He lives in Seattle with his wife, Melanie, 2 dogs, a noisy Harley & too many guitars.
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The mechanisms that ensure that cells from multicellular organisms are genetically homogenous, but structurally and functionally heterogeneous, represent one of the most intriguing areas in biology. Increasing numbers of studies reveal that genetics alone cannot explain all aspects related to development and differentiation. At the same time, the importance of nongenetic or epigenetic factors is supported by several lines of evidence, including health problems that develop in certain cloned animals, possibly as a result of improperly expressed imprinted genes, or the causal link between adversity during pregnancy and adult-onset diseases later in life.
Many embryonic stem cells that are used in regenerative medicine are generated by in vitro approaches, and previous studies have linked in vitro manipulation to certain diseases, such as Angelman and Prader-Willi syndromes, possibly as a result of abnormal genomic imprinting.
"When performing in vitro culturing of cells or embryos, it is very important to check their epigenetic status," says Izuho Hatada, Ph.D., professor at the laboratory of genome science, Institute for Molecular and Cellular Regulation, Gunma University.
After comparing the methylation pattern and gene-expression status of embryonic stem cells derived from in vivo and in vitro generated blastocysts, Dr. Hatada and colleagues reported that embryonic stem cells established in vitro exhibited, at the very early passages, increased abnormal genomic imprinting as compared to cells that were established in vivo.
"We are interested in learning what causes these abnormal epigenetic states," explains Dr. Hatada. Dr. Hatada's group recently found that Gadd45b, a putative demethylation factor that is implicated in the stress signaling pathways, was upregulated during in vitro culturing conditions when compared to in vivo embryonic stem cells, a finding that explains, at least in part, the increased demethylation and decreased methylation that were observed in several genes from early-passage embryonic stem cells.
"One of the most important things in regenerative medicine is to check the epigenetic status of the genes and learn more about how to normalize it before clinical medicine applications."
One of the most widely used techniques to create a clonal embryo, with applications in regenerative medicine, reproductive cloning, and biomedical research, is somatic cell nuclear transfer. During this in vitro approach, the donor nucleus from a somatic cell is inserted into an ovum from which the nucleus has been removed in advance. Subsequent to the transfer, the donor nucleus is reprogrammed by the host cell and initiates divisions to form a blastocyst. Increasing numbers of studies have revealed that this nuclear reprogramming process is the result of epigenetic changes.
Theodore P. Rasmussen, Ph.D., associate professor in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Connecticut, and colleagues, recently reported that during somatic cell nuclear transfer, nuclear reprogramming likely occurs by the same chromatin remodeling mechanisms that reshape the genome immediately after fertilization.
This work also revealed that reprogramming of the somatic cell heterochromatin is linked to epigenetic remodeling activities present in the recipient oocyte. An activity that occurs in the ooplasm strips MacroH2A, a unique histone variant originating from the maternal protein pool, which is eliminated shortly after fertilization and starts being synthesized in the embryo three cell divisions later, at the 16-cell stage, when it is assembled into facultative heterochromatin.
Research in Dr. Rasmussen's lab showed that soon after the somatic cell nuclear transfer, MacroH2A is first stripped from the chromosomes and subsequently degraded in a process that requires intact microtubules and nuclear envelope breakdown. "It is becoming quite clear that a lot of things happen that change the dynamics of chromatin as the zygote transitions to the blastocyst and beyond that stage as well," explains Dr. Rasmussen. "But exactly how a cell regulates its epigenetic information is still a mystery."
"The epigenome is becoming a very exciting field of study," says Jeanne F. Loring, Ph.D., professor in the department of chemical physiology and founding director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine at the Scripps Research Institute. "And it makes perfect sense, because the interest should be in the activity of the genome, not just the genome that is sitting there with its sequence."
Recently, Dr. Loring and colleagues described a new approach to characterize the global miRNA profile of human embryonic stem cells and several types of differentiated cells. This work, which reportedly provided the most comprehensive set of differentially regulated miRNAs in human embryonic stem cells to date, also revealed that miRNAs associated with human embryonic stem cells occur in genomic clusters. Two clusters that previously had not been associated with this cell type were unveiled in this research.
Oncogenic miRNAs were overrepresented among miRNAs that were upregulated, and tumor suppressor miRNAs were overrepresented among miRNAs that were downregulated in human embryonic stem cells, suggesting certain self-renewal mechanisms that are shared with cancer cells. "We want to understand the remarkable state of pluripotency; no other cells are like that, and we are trying to find out how epigenetics plays a role in their reprogramming and differentiation."
An important research effort in Dr. Loring's group focuses on DNA methylation, including the methylation of cytosine residues from CpA and CpG sites. Dr. Loring and colleagues recently conducted a whole-genome comparative analysis of DNA-methylation dynamics in three cell types at progressive differentiation stages: pluripotent human embryonic stem cells, fibroblast-like cells differentiated from them, and primary neonatal foreskin fibroblasts.
This work revealed certain features that are shared by undifferentiated and differentiated cells, such as the association between promoter hypomethylation and gene hypermethylation on one hand, and increased transcription on the other. An unexpected finding emerging from this analysis is the increased methylation of exons relative to introns and the sharp methylation transitions at exon-intron boundaries, pointing toward the potential involvement of differential methylation in the coupling between transcription and gene splicing. Other epigenetic features, such as global methylation and non-CpG methylation levels, correlated with the developmental stage and were highest in human embryonic stem cells.
"It is important to remember that the epigenome is impossible to interpret if we do not know a lot about the genome. We are still in those gray days, when we are looking at the actual DNA sequence, lots of data is coming out, and we are discovering a lot of sequence variation. But one major question is how to reliably identify changes that are associated with disease," says Dr. Loring.
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North Hollywood, CA, February 11, 2014 -The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) – improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure – said POMALYST® (pomalidomide) approval by Health Canada provides patients the most up-to-date oral therapy available for patients who have exhausted all other treatments. In a Phase III clinical study, POMALYST increased survival when measured against a comparison regimen. It was approved in the U.S. and Europe last year for use in relapsed/refractory myeloma patients along with low-dose dexamethasone, a steroid.
"When current drugs stop working, patients who've been through the full arsenal of available treatments need powerful new therapeutics, and POMALYST is one of the newest medications that meets that need," said Brian G.M. Durie, M.D., Chairman and Co-founder of the IMF. "The IMF is working to find a cure for myeloma, but in the meantime we are pleased to see new innovative treatments becoming available to patients worldwide."
The IMF, through its global advocacy arm, supported affiliated partner Myeloma Canada by gathering information from myeloma patients and caregivers who have experience with pomalidomide where it has been approved. Myeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is a cancer of cells in the bone marrow that affects production of red cells, white cells and stem cells and can damage bone. There are approximately 7,000 Canadians living with myeloma, with more than six new cases diagnosed each day in Canada.
"We believe it is only right for patients everywhere to have equal access to vital new therapies, and this is an important move in that direction," said Susie Novis, President and Co-founder of the IMF. "However, regulatory approval by Health Canada is just the first step. We stand ready to support Myeloma Canada to encourage the individual provinces, territories and private insurers to provide funding for POMALYST so patients can readily access the drug when their doctors prescribe it."
Since the introduction of the novel therapies to treat myeloma beginning more than ten years ago, the median survival rate for myeloma patients has increased from three years to nearly ten years. POMALYST now joins with VELCADE®, REVLIMID® and THALOMID® to help extend these remissions. Another new therapy, KYPROLIS® (carfilzomib), a second-generation proteasome inhibitor is still awaiting approval in Canada.
Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, the International Myeloma Foundation reaches more than 350,000 members in 120 countries worldwide. A 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients and their families, the IMF focuses on four key areas: research, education, support, and advocacy. To date, the IMF has conducted more than 250 educational seminars worldwide, maintains a world-renowned hotline, and established the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG), a collaborative research initiative focused on improving myeloma treatment options for patients. The IMF can be reached at (800) 452-CURE (2873). The global website is www.myeloma.org. Follow the IMF on Twitter at @IMFmyeloma.
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Yes, a hard cap would be illegal. It's wage fixing. For that matter, any agreement between two or more teams to place any limits at all on player compensation of any type (salary, term, benefits, etc.) would be illegal collusion. Any team on its own could decide on whatever limits they want, but they couldn't make any agreements with other teams. NHL owners have pretty well proven that in a true open market they will spend themselves into the poorhouse.
MLB owners got busted for collusion in the mid-80s.
During the recent NBA lockout, the players union more or less dissolved itself in order to open the door for an anti-trust suit against the owners. A couple cases were actually filed, but a new CBA was reached before they went anywhere.
I see - I will take your word for it then. So I guess the real problem is with labor laws that force union acceptance on private enterprise by controlling the means available to address inhospitable business environments (ei - no hard cap without a union). In the context of the NHL, that is assuming of course that a hard cap was necessary for the NHL to avoid going belly up... which I am not at all convinced was the only solution to address the problem. But that's another discussion altogether...
At any rate, thanks for dropping some knowledge on me.
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A first-block Tomb Street man reported Tuesday afternoon he was threatened over the phone by an unknown caller.
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A 3000-block South CR 591 man reported Tuesday evening an outside building had been broken into overnight. Items were missing.
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A 1000-block North Countyline Street man reported Tuesday evening someone threatened to fight and kill him.
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Everyone knows how much Stephen Harper loves his Queen -- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
He has put up pictures and paintings of her in Canadian embassies and consulates around the world, and has brought her and her family to Canada four times in four years.
Harper tapped into our pockets for $ 6 million this year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of her reign and had 60 000 medals struck to be awarded to Canadians who have done "services for Canada."
It's not been explained exactly what these "services" might be or who are the recipients.
In the good old Harper style everything has been kept secret.
If you didn't get a medal, you don't need to ask.
Except that the other day in Ottawa the news leaked out that one of the 60,000 recipients is Jenni Byrne, campaign director for the Harper Conservatives in the 2011 election.
What could the good lady Byrne have possibly done that rates a medal except maybe get elected Harper?
Was that really a "service" in Canada?
Some might say getting Harper elected rather falls under the heading of "doing harm" to Canada.
Oh well, her medal is awfully nice. We hope she enjoys it.
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At the time of the 31-year-old actor's death last weekend, the couple was closer than ever to tying the knot, a source tells PEOPLE. Other sources say they had been discussing marriage and were planning to walk down the aisle.
Still, another source maintains that there was never a formal engagement. But by all accounts, in the weeks prior to Monteith's trip to Vancouver, he was spending almost all of his time with Michele.
On Tuesday, in a statement via her reps, Michele, 26, extended her thanks for the outpouring of support during this devastating time.
"Lea is deeply grateful for all the love and support she's received from family, friends and fans. Since Cory's passing, Lea has been grieving alongside his family and making appropriate arrangements with them," the statement reads. "They are supporting each other as they endure this profound loss together."
Though the Glee costars hadn't been photographed in the days leading up to Monteith's shocking death, they were "happy and very in love," a different source says.
After dating for more than a year, Michele told PEOPLE that working with her real-life love was something she enjoyed.
"I love working with Cory, I always have," she said in September 2012. "He really, really inspires me, and he motivates me and I think he's just so talented. Working with him has been one of the best experiences of this whole process."
When Monteith entered treatment for substance abuse last March, Michele stood by her man and the pair reunited and relaxed in Mexico in May.
Fans of Monteith may make donations in his name to three charities that were especially important to him: Project Limelight Society, which exposes youth living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to the arts; Virgin Unite, founded to support entrepreneurial efforts to better the world; and Chrysalis, which helps homeless and low-income individuals find employment.


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MAC Basketball Tournament Central
2013 Mid-American Conference Tournament
March 13-16 | Quicken Loans Arena | Cleveland, Ohio
Men's Tournament Central | Women's Tournament Central
The Ball State women's basketball team secured the No. 2 seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament and a bye into the semifinals Friday, March 15. The men's basketball team earned the No. 5 seed and a bye into the second round Wednesday, March 13. Find information below on tickets, hotels, trips and special events for the MAC Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Semifinals, March 15: No. 2 Ball State lost to No. 3 Akron, 70-61
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Second Round, March 13: No. 5 Ball State lost to No. 8 Buffalo, 76-61
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Gather with fellow alumni and Cardinal fans for a pre-game party 90 minutes prior to the Ball State men's and women's basketball games at Quicken Loans Arena. Complimentary game-day appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. A cash bar with beer and wine will also be available. All pre-game parties will take place in one of the banquet rooms on the second level of Quicken Loans Arena. The banquet room is accessible by entering the arena through the northeast entrance on the corner of Huron and East 6th Street. Once inside, you will be escorted down to the second level where the banquet room is located.
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Students interested in this travel package can sign up at the Worthen Arena Ticket Office. Sign-up will conclude at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12. Full payment of $30 is due at time of registration, and you must be a current Ball State student and present a valid Ball State Student ID when signing up. Each student will need to fill out a registration form, sign a waiver and pay by credit card, cash or check (Make out to Ball State University).
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In August, George Jurak of Auburndale, FL met with staff member Perianne Boring from Representative Dennis Ross' district office regarding HR 2746, the Cancer Coverage Parity Act of 2011.
At the start of the meeting George got choked up as he told Perianne that the worst thing you can ever hear is that you have cancer. It was then he learned that Perianne's mother had battled breast cancer and they immediately had a connection.
She listened intently to all of George's points and agreed with them. He explained that all patients should have access to chemotherapy regardless of the delivery method. And, emphasized that the bill is not an insurance mandate because it will only apply to health plans that already cover chemotherapy.
Perianne asked George to email the leave behind materials the IMF Advocacy Team put together so Rep. Ross could read through it. She then informed him that she would be in touch with an answer from Rep. Ross told George that she would be in touch with an answer to whether her boss would co-sponsor HR 2746.
"Meeting the Representative of Congressman Ross was my first experience in dealing with Government identities. I was encouraged in how professional the Representative's staffer handled herself and how genuinely concerned she was with my myeloma condition and request for the Congressman's help," said George.
George plans to follow up with Perianne this week.
If passed, HR 2746 will require health insurers that already cover chemotherapy to cover oral anticancer medications on a basis no less favorable than intravenous or injected anticancer medications. Insurers cannot raise the out-of-pocket costs of IV nor can they reclassify anticancer medications to achieve compliance.
Congratulations and THANK YOU to George for being Advocate of the Month for September!
How You Can Help
Please email your US Representative and ask him/her to co-sponsor HR 2746 TODAY!
Contact your Representative's district office or DC office and ask that he/she co-sponsor HR 2746. If possible, schedule a face-to-face meeting in the district office. To locate your Representative's district office, visit our Action Center at www.advocacy.myeloma.org.
We have drafted everything you need for a district meeting including talking points, advocacy tips, and materials to leave with Congressional staff at the meeting. All of these documents are posted on our website.
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on February 1, 2013 - 12:10 AM
The defending Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament champions were in town Thursday, so Canisius didn't have time for self-pity following its emotional loss to rival Niagara. And with the MAAC title still hanging in the balance, 'tis not the season for giveaways, although the Golden Griffins seemed to be in a benevolent mood against Loyola (Md.).
Up 21 points midway through the second half, Canisius put it on cruise until Loyola cranked up its full-court pressure to cut the lead to five points with just over four minutes left. But Canisius made enough plays and hit key free throws down the stretch to pull into a third-place tie with the Greyhounds after a 91-79 victory in front of 1,303 at the Koessler Center.
Five Golden Griffins (14-8, 7-4) finished in double figures, led by junior Jordan Heath, who flirted with a triple double while finishing with a career-high 21 points, 11 rebounds and a personal-best seven blocks. Heath was also 8 of 11 shooting and had six offensive rebounds.
Three-point shooting carried the Griffs – 13 of 19 from downtown – and Billy Baron (16 points, seven assists) and Harold Washington (13 points) made critical plays in the clutch. Baron hit a three-pointer with 2:25 left that gave Canisius an 85-76 lead and after a Dylon Cormier trey, Washington made the first of six consecutive free throws to ice the victory. For the game, the Golden Griffins were 20 of 24 from the line.
But it was the 16 turnovers, 10 in the second half, that helped Loyola (15-8, 7-4) whittle down a 69-48 lead to 80-75 with 4:16 remaining in the contest.
"It comes down to taking care of the ball," said senior guard Isaac Sosa, who sank six three-pointers and finished with 19 points. "We had 16 turnovers and a lot of them came toward the end. That's something we've had to work on throughout the whole season."
Loyola constantly switched defenses to confuse the Griffins before finally settling on a full-court press that produced a large part of their turnovers. Canisius coach Jim Baron said it is a matter of learning how to close out games.
"We just haven't been in that position before," he said. "If you're up 21, you don't know how to act. ... It's new territory and we were coming off a tough game against Niagara that was so emotional."
Indeed, Baron's biggest task was erasing the memory of last Sunday's last-second loss in which an off-balance runner by Billy Baron was waved off.
"Niagara was a tough loss and we knew that we had to stay together as a team," Heath said. The Golden Griffins beat the Greyhounds in transition for easy layups and wide open three-pointers to open up a 23-8 lead. Loyola senior guard Robert Olson had seen enough and put the team on his back.
He converted a conventional three-point play then hit back-to-back three-pointers as the Greyhounds pulled within six at 23-17. Moments later, Erik Etherly hit a reverse layup and Canisius' lead was down to 27-23. That's when Loyola went cold while Canisius' offense revved up.
Chris Manhertz added 11 points for Canisius. Loyola was led by Olson's career-high 27 points.
Next up for the Griffs is a 7 p.m. game Saturday against Iona.
For more on this game, go to the Campus Watch blog at buffalonews.com.
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