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Free Online Radio Player Recorder 9.8.4
Free Online Radio Player Recorder is a powerful and effective music recorder to record streaming audio, Internet radio, webcasts, music, convert LP's, records, tapes and a lot more to your computer's hard disk. Your recording time is unlimited, so you can enjoy your favorable music or online TV channels to the top of your bent.
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Swifturn Free DVD Copy 7.2.5
Swifturn Free DVD Copy, one of the most popular free DVD copy software, is practical when you try to save the movie collection in the computer for permanent backup. The straight 3-step process makes it easy to operate even for inexperienced users. Now you can easily backup your favorite DVD movies on hard drive or watch them on your iPod, iPhone, iPad, PSP or other devices with stunning speed while preserving the quality.
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If your computer or Internet feels slower than usual, Auslogics might have a remedy - its award winning Auslogics Boost Speed. Run the program on a weekly basis to clean up disks and the registry, fix errors, and tune up the one-size-fits-all Windows settings to your particular computer configuration. Not only will this improve Internet speed, it will reduce computer startup and shutdown time, and tweak Windows to its top performance.
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Include all the features of SuperEZ Wave Editor and provide more professional tools like Audio Merger, Audio CD Ripper, Audio CD Burner, Disc Eraser and much more to meet your demands. SuperEZ Wave Editor Pro is a more functional version of SuperEZ Wave Editor. You can record any sound from computer's sound card, like voice, MP3, WAV, etc., edit audio files, add audio effects, load audio CD, batch convert audio files and so on.
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Backing up your driver is extremely useful and plays a vital role during any data disaster situation. Fortunately, Free Driver Backup helps create backup of all the drivers of your system and restore them for safekeeping in case of computer crashes or other disasters.
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SpeedEase Video DVD Copy is a versatile DVD copy application that can copy DVD to any major video/audio format or most popular device. The built-in player empowers you to preview the DVD. The audio track & subtitle selection makes multiple-language DVD easily converted in the language you want. It provides an all-sided solution for DVD conversion and backup.
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Magic Burning Toolbox is an all-sided music/video burning tool for disc creation and backup. It provides music CD burning to create stylish audio CD from your music pieces; you can save the music CD tracks onto your computer; movie DVD as well as video CD can be easily burned; data disc is good for a second copy of your stuff; also there are some tools for ISO image making and burning.
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PCBooster Free Wi-Fi Hotspot Creator is an application that can create a Wi-Fi hotspot on your laptop to generate the Wi-Fi signals, making it a Wi-Fi router to share the network connections you have with other Wi-Fi-enabled computers or devices like, iPad, iPhone, Android phones, etc., and of course you can customize SSID and password to keep the freeloaders out.
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When it is time to remove unwanted programs, it is actually more difficult than installing them because not every bit of them is removed. PCBooster Free Uninstaller displays an alphabetical list of all programs, games & tools that have added an uninstall entry to Windows registry with detailed info and then completely remove applications. In this way, this free uninstaller will save your harddisk space and ensure your computer's performance.
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Audio Recorder for Free 13.4.6
Just play audio stream you want to record and click the "Record" button! Audio Recorder for Free will help you record sounds from your favorite music video, Internet broadcasts, or programs like Real Player, CDs, microphones, vinyl records, and other input lines on a sound card. Audio Recorder for Free uses a virtual sound card to record any audio played through your computer's sound card, preserving 100% of the original audio quality.
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PCBooster Free File Locker 7.3.5
PCBooster Free File Locker is a safeguard against any kind of data theft or the loss of data during a system crash. It provides most advanced cryptographic algorithms and allows you to use your own password to preserve file secrecy and confidentiality. It protects all computers that have been compromised by malicious users - only the person that knows your password can decrypt them.
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Computer errors, system instability, unresponsive/malfunctioning hardware, etc. - our free driver backup software can free you from the aforesaid annoyances to by running through your system to find & backup every single driver. No need of old driver CD or surfing around to find the driver needed after breakdown, crash, reformat or reinstall.
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PCBooster Free Auto Shutdown is a small and intelligent program to create schedule for PC shutdown. You can set a specific time to shutdown/restart/standby/hibernate your computer daily, monthly or on any designated date in a year. No need to worry about the power control after unattended installation, download, conversion, email receiving, recording, playback and some other automatically performed actions.
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Aiseesoft FoneTrans does well in transferring video, music, photo and many other multimedia files from computer to iOS device such as iPhone 5S, iPad mini 2 and iPod, etc. FoneTrans can also convert the uncompatible video/audio to iOS device supported format before transferring. It also allows users to export iOS files to computer/iTunes for backup. To transfer files between iOS device is also available for users. Key Features 1.Transfer between iOS device and PC FoneTrans can helps users import video, music, photo and other media files from computer to iOS device. As for the unsupported video/audio files, it can convert them to iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible formats before transferring. It can also export iOS files to computer/iTunes for backup. 2.Share files between iPhone/iPod/iPad Users can also transfer files including music, movie, picture, TV show, Podcast, iTunes U, eBook, camera roll, ringtone, SMS(MMS) between any two iOS devices(iPhone, iPod and iPad). 3.Backup iPhone SMS(MMS) and Contac ...
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Restore data from VMFS/VMware disks and computer images from ESX servers, safe and corrupted RAID arrays, even without a RAID controller . VMFS Recovery is an indispensable tool for anyone using virtual machines and disks, including VMware, VirtualPC, VirtualBox, Parallels, EnCase, ProDiscover disk images. Supports VMFS partitions up to 64 TB, files up to 2TB, drives with more than 100,000 files. It features vSphere 5 and ESX Server support.
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Spyware creates backdoors for intruders and is not easy to find. At the very worst, it usually refuses to be uninstalled through your control panel when caught. PCBooster Free AntiSpyware is able to scan every corner of your computer to search out & remove all the spyware and other malware threats. As a professional anti-spyware tool, it has a vast database with constant updating which won't let you slip any newest spyware attack.
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Being a keystroke logger, Keylogger Free records all keys pressed on the keyboard. You'll be able to see each word typed in documents, emails, chat room activity, instant messages, website addresses, search engine searches and more. In a word, this powerful and invisible PC keylogger recorder software helps record virtually every action that occurs on the computer so you know what application was used, what was typed, and who typed it.
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Free Video Capture is free screen recorder software that can help all users to record anything on your computer screen with audio. This free video capture application brings you convenience if you want to create video tutorials, capture online streaming video that can't be downloaded, capture PowerPoint slides, record DRM video and more. The screen recorder supports recording in all video codecs that you have in your computer.
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TrueTTY 2.95
A program for amateur radio digital communications via a sound card. Supported modes are RTTY (Baudot code), ASCII (7 or 8 bits), PSK31, BPSK63, QPSK63, BPSK125, AMTOR-FEC (SITOR-B, NAVTEX), MFSK16, MFSK8. HF-PACKET and UHF-PACKET (AX25) are supported in KISS-TNC emulation mode. SELFEC SITOR, AMTOR-ARQ (SITOR-A) and DTMF-code decoding is also possible. No additional hardware is required. You only need a transceiver and computer with a sound card.
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Save time,money and effort sharing your live photo.Take advantage of the BEST photo compression method on the planet. Unite your photos into highly-compressed,easy to post or e-mail,albums and rich slideshows.Feel the love from your friends when they receive these fast-loading albums 2 times faster,view and print it directly from the Web or local media with just 1 mouse click on any computer. Let people focus on your photo not the way to open it.
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PC Screen Spy Monitor 9.23
PC Screen Spy Monitor software secretly caputres your computer screen. It is like a invisible surveillance camera aimed directly at your PC screen. It records a screenshot every X seconds (adjustable) without being detected. This captures all activity performed on your PC, no matter who performs it! You can view the screenshot images taken directly from the embedded image / slideshow viewer.
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Visiting the law school is the best way to find out if Seattle University School of Law is the best fit for you. We can arrange for you to tour the law school, meet with professors and students, attend classes and talk to financial services representatives. You have several options:
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To set up an appointment in the Admission Office, please call (206) 398.4200 or (800) 471.1767 to schedule a time and date that is convenient for you. We value the opportunity to sit down with prospective students and encourage you to come in and talk with us if you have any questions about the application process, curriculum, faculty, our mission or anything else. Please call to set up an appointment between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Evening appointments are available by request.
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There are two ways to see Sullivan Hall, a self-guided tour or walking with a current student. Both begin at the Admission Office. All aspects of Sullivan Hall are highlighted. If you prefer a guide over the self-guided option, please call to set up an appointment.
During the academic year we offer tours of Sullivan Hall on select Saturdays. This popular event provides you with the opportunity to get the "inside scoop" on the Seattle University experience. Current students will address your questions, concerns, fears, and curiosity on what it means to apply to law school and survive and enjoy it.
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What better way is there to find out what law school is about than sitting in on a class? Class visits are only available fall and spring semesters, and classes typically end the last week of April. We offer class visits every day of the week. Give us a call and we will be happy to schedule your visit.
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The Office of Admission holds these informal gatherings with a maximum of 30 prospective candidates in the fall, spring and summer. These provide an intimate opportunity to chat with an Admissions staff member in a small group setting. The events usually begin with light hors d'oeuvres, a tour of Sullivan Hall, and then an hour of answering your legal education questions, no matter the specific topic.
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Christopher Jackson
Manager of Greenhouse and plant-related facilities
Office: (269) 387-5618
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1304 Wood Hall, Mail Stop 5410
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Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5410 USA
Mr. Jackson oversees the greenhouse facilities which house a collection of ornamental plants and an area for research stations. He also provides support for courses in botany, ecology and plant physiology. Mr. Jackson's area of expertise is ornamental horticulture and Integrated Pest Management. Mr. Jackson joined the department in 1996.


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Chicago Bears running back Marion Barber has moved closer to returning from a calf injury that has sidelined him the last three weeks.
Barber suffered the injury during the preseason and has yet to make his debut with the Bears, who signed the former Dallas Cowboys' Pro Bowler to a two-year, $4.5 million contract to be the No. 2 back behind Matt Forte. After the release of veteran Chester Taylor, those duties have fallen to Kahlil Bell while Barber has been inactive. Bell has 23 yards on 11 carries in two games this season.
This week, Barber was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before being a full participant in Friday's practice, putting him on target to back up Forte on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Barber is considered to be a game-time decision.
During his six-year career with the Cowboys, Barber had 56 carries for 263 yards and a touchdown in four games against the Packers.
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Thinkwell Design & Production has formed a new Events & Exhibits group to produce temporary projects for the sports, special events, branded entertainment, and corporate production markets. It will be headed by executive director and partner Joe Zenas, formerly with Universal Studios, where he was director of the Creative Studio and live show producer for the past three years.
Zenas has years of production experience with Radio City Productions, Don Mischer Productions, MTV, and the Walt Disney Company. He has been involved in some of the world's most visible events in the last 10 years, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 1997 spectacular celebrating Hong Kong's reunification with China, and NetAid, among others.
Thinkwell's Events & Exhibits group launched with its first project, the Pre- and Post-Game Shows for the 2003 Super Bowl in San Diego featuring Santana and Bon Jovi. Zenas served as associate producer and designer for the shows.


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Where do you plan to retire? Perhaps in your own back yard. Bankrate.com named Louisiana one of the best states for retirees.
The report cites a great mix of low taxes and balmy weather as a reason people may want to retire here. Last year, Louisiana was ranked among one of the worst places to retire, with Bankrate citing our crime rate.
While the study took new factors into account this year, it still says our crime rate, among the highest in the nation, is the big knock on the bayou state. Imagine the possibilities if we could reduce crime. We all know that in addition to the positive factors mentioned, Louisiana is just a great place to live with a culture all its own. Sometimes it's easy to take that for granted. Studies like this remind us that we already have what many people are looking for.
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What does your cat get up to?
There was a program on tv here last night (I only saw part of it so will have to watch it again on catch-up tv) where in a village somewhere in the UK, a pair of scientists used special collars with gps trackers and cameras to see what 50 cats in the village get up to. There was one cat mentioned that walked upto 2 miles each day, I'm sure our cat used to explore the local area alot when she was younger.
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The Scotto family has been cooking up a storm at their first restaurant, Fresco by Scotto, since 1993. Rosanna and her mother, sister and brothers are taking their signature style to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Potato and Zucchini Chips with Gorgonzola Cheese
1 pound large baking potatoes
½ pound large zucchini
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 quarts peanut oil for frying
1 cup Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
Kosher salt to taste
1. Peel potatoes, cut into very thin slices and immediately place in a bowl of cold water. Cut zucchini into thin slices, place in a large bowl and toss with flour. Drain potatoes and dry on paper towels.
2. In a heavy sauté pan, heat oil to 325°. Deep fry potato and zucchini chips for about 2 to 3 minutes; drain, season with salt and let cool.
3. Add potato and zucchini chips to a large baking pan. Spread out evenly to make just one layer. Top with gorgonzola cheese and bake in a 350° oven until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
Sunday Chicken Meatball Slider (4 to 6 servings)
4 pounds ground chicken, yields 24 to 30 (3 ounce) meatballs
¼ quart Panko
3 cups milk to soak Panko in until soft and mushy
1 cup grated Grana Padano Parmesan
¼ pound smoked mozzarella cut into small dice
¼ pound provolone cut into small dice,
6 slices provolone for the sandwiches
3 whole eggs
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes Tabasco
8 ounces olive oil
1. Place panko in a large mixing bowl, add milk and let sit 15 to 20 minutes, until the panko softens.
2. Add the cheeses, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper, poultry seasoning, Worcestershire and Tabasco; whisk until well incorporated.
3. Add ground chicken, mix thoroughly, and form meatballs 3 ounces in size.
4. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and sauté until brown on all sides.
5. On a Brioched roll, place a slice of provolone cheese and top with a chicken meatball.
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Whipped Ricotta and Mascarpone
1 container of mascarpone (500 g)
1 container (1 pound) ricotta cheese
1. In a bowl, combine mascarpone and ricotta and blend until smooth.
2. On a platter, place the whipped ricotta and mascarpone and spread evenly to create a
1-inch thick layer.
3. Place the chicken meatballs on top and drizzle with the red pepper sauce.
Red Pepper Sauce
4 sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
½ cup onions or shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves peeled and crushed with knife
1 ounce extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup vegetable stock or canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon excellent quality balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Sauté the pepper, onion and garlic in the olive oil until heated through.
2. Cover the pan and sweat until the vegetables are softened to the touch.
3. Add the stock; simmer until the sauce is reduced to the point at which there is no free liquid visible on the bottom of the pan (about 8-10 minutes).
4. Puree the sauce in the blender until it is completely smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed; to thin the sauce, add a little stock.
5. Taste the sauce and finish by adding balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Sauce can be used hot, warm or cold.
Note: To give a more intense flavor, roast and peel the red peppers before preparing this sauce. Peppers roasted in a hot oven have a better flavor or peppers that are roasted by means of grilling over an open flame. In both cases, the skin needs to be removed after cooking the peppers and before proceeding with sauce recipe.


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Prairie View A&M: Head coach Henry Frazier has been rewarded with a reworked contract. The Panthers finished 9-1 last season under Coach Frazier.
Ursinus College: Our sources have just told us that wide receivers coach Kevin Czapor will be leaving to accept an assistant position at Spring-Ford Area high school.
Weber State: Our sources tell us former Central Florida offensive line coach Tom Freeman has accepted the offensive coordinator job under Ron McBride at Weber State. We also hear McBride has given the assistant head coach title to Matt Hammer. Hammer served as the interim offensive coordinator during spring football and will remain heavily involved in the offensive planning.


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By Shawn Regan
---- — HAVERHILL — Veteran's Memorial Skating Rink is the latest city-owned property to go under the microscope amid claims it is in declining condition and that the city is hogging rental income rather than spending it to take care of the facility.
City Council President Robert Scatamacchia said he has received complaints that the facility is falling apart and that the city is not following the terms of its contract with the state to provide preventative maintenance.
The state handed control of the rink to the city more than two decades ago in an arrangement that requires Haverhill to spend at least 10 percent of rental income on maintenance. The facility, which charges $220 an hour for ice time, is on track to generate about $310,000 this year, officials said.
Scatamacchia said there are concerns about the rink's ice-making machine and its ice-resurfacing machine. He also said the roof leaks in several places.
"The concern is the facility is in poor condition and that we're not doing proper maintenance," Scatamacchia said.
The council's Administration and Finance Committee is meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall to listen to concerns and investigate the matter. Scatamacchia said he supports creating an independent commission, similar to the Stadium Commission, that would oversee the rink. The facility is at 229 Brook St. behind the high school.
Human Services Director Vincent Ouellette is in charge of the ice rink. He said the city is actually spending more on maintenance than required.
Ouellette said the facility is on track to generate about $310,000 in rental income this year and that $48,000 has already been spent on maintenance and repairs. The city spent $78,000 on the facility last year, $90,000 the year before and $101,000 three years ago, Ouellette said.
Some of that money was used to replace plexiglass and dasher boards that surround the rink and floor tiles in the lobby. Dressing rooms were also redone and a new fire alarm system was installed, Ouellette said. Repairs have also been made to the roof, he said.
Moreover, Ouellette said the city has set aside $70,000 to replace the leaking sections of roof and buy a new ice-making machine this summer. The city also intends install a woman's dressing room, now that the high school plans to offer girls ice hockey next school year, Ouellette said.
"I have received lots of compliments that the ice was better and the rink looks better this year that is has in previous years," Ouellette said. "But it's 40 years old. It has very small dressing rooms. We are doing the best we can to keep it clean and updated."
Ouellette said he believes one of the problems is that people don't see all the improvements that have been made. As examples, he pointed to the new fire alarm system and boiler, which is used to heat water before it is converted to ice.
"A lot of the improvements are behind-the-scenes," he said. "People don't see them or know about them."
Ouellette said the facility's ice-resurfacing machine — called a UKKO — is almost 20 years old but is still in good condition.
"It still works fine, but we'll probably look at replacing it in three years," he said. "The ice condensation machine is just about at the end of it's life, but we have $38,000 to replace it. We're also going to be replacing the roof around the perimeter of the building. We have $40,000 for that."
In recent weeks, the council has been pushing Mayor James Fiorentini to spend more money on maintaining city property, specifically Trinity Stadium and Winnekenni Park.
Councilor John Michitson, one of the loudest critics of the city's maintenance record, said he plans to focus on preventative maintenance during the council's upcoming budget hearings.
"Moving forward, we should ensure that revenues from the rink are spent on the rink, especially for preventative maintenance," Michitson said. "More broadly, I'll ask Mayor Fiorentini to identify minimum preventative maintenance needs and associated cost for each city-owned facility during budget hearings. That way we can track where we are falling short in budgeting for preventative maintenance and the implications of falling short in funding. That will end uncertainty and instill accountability.


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Career Pathways
It is important for Dornsife College students to take advantage of career opportunities and resources available at USC as they prepare for life after graduation. By now, you have come to undertand the meaning and significance of transferable skills; skills that are learned in one area that can be utilized in other areas.
A Dornsife College education provides a solid foundation in critical thinking, reading, writing, communication, interpersonal skills, research, and cultural competency. These competency skills parallel the top 5 personal qualities/skills employers seek of prospective employees:
1. Communication
2. Strong work ethic
3. Teamwork
4. Initiative
5. Interpersonal skills (NACE, 2010)
It is now up to you to apply all that you have learned and experienced inside and outside of the classroom to life beyond USC. There are a multitude of things to consider but one of the most relevant is career choice. Outlined below are some important career services and resources to help you with your career exploration.
One of the best ways to learn about careers is to research and explore as much as you can about different careers before you enter the job market. There is no limit to how you learn about prospective careers, but we recommend three simple yet effective ways to learn about career opportunities:
Paid. Non-Paid. Good. Bad. All internships are good for your professional development and career prospects. Internships provide hands-on work-experience as well as opportunity to observe and participate in workplace culture. Internships are an effective way to learn about careers before you apply for and accept job offers. Visit the USC Career Center to get started with your internship search.
Informational Interviews
Informational interviews provide an inside look at the private and public industries by allowing you the opportunity to speak with professionals in a desired field. Informational interviews help you expand your network of contacts and resources as you build your career and job acumen. Connect to the Career Network now!
Research jobs and careers of interest. The following sites provides information on thousands of jobs, careers, and outlook on current and emerging markets:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook - An occupational handbook that chronicles careers from A-Z
O*Net Online - A dictionary of over 20,000 occupational titles
WetFeet.com - A database for career profiles
Fortune.com - A search engine for company research
Businessweek.com - Research articles on targeted companies
Money Magazine - An overview of top and emerging careers
USC Career Center
The USC Career Center is central to the on-going preparation of Dornsife College students as they prepare to enter the job market. The mission of the Career Center is to provide exceptional career services to all members of the Trojan Family. For more information please visit: The USC Career Center
Career Possibilities for Liberal Arts Majors
The Value of an Internship
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$41,600: Average salary for entry-level positions for college graduates with internship experience (NACE, 2010).
$34,600: Average salary for entry-level positions for college graduates with no internship experience (NACE, 2010).
$7,000: Difference in dollars for not having internship experience for first-year employment
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The first route up Tahquitz, and one of the easiest. Three long pitches of cracks and chimneys. Belay 1 near end of rope at decent stance. Belays 2 and 3 are from large trees. The last pitch is a short friction pitch up to the top. A great climb to get into the multi-pitch groove.
Head straight above Lunch Rock (around left side) to the base of the cliff. Head left onto ledges. The obvious break between the West Face Bulge and the West Face is the climb. Rope up at the ledge and head up and left to gain The Trough. Climb then diagonals up and right.
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Celebrate July 4th with Philly and its Roots
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For the second consecutive year, The Roots, Philadelphia's Grammy-winning hip-hop heavyweights, will host the annual Fourth of July concert on Ben Franklin Parkway, with iconic drummer/DJ Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson serving as musical director.
This year's diverse lineup will feature Grammy-winning rapper/actress Queen Latifah, hit-maker Daryl Hall of the top-selling duo Hall & Oates, hip-hop artist/actor Common, and pop sensation Joe Jonas.
"We are excited to help put together such a great show! Philly's a natural fit for the Fourth of July Concert," says Questlove. "The Fourth of July on the Parkway should be what New Year's Eve in Times Square is to New York."
Once again, 6abc will broadcast the Independence Day festivities live, beginning at 10 a.m. with the "Celebration of Freedom Ceremony." Taking place on the steps of Independence Hall, this "patriotic and inspiring" morning featuring music, speeches and excerpts from the Declaration of Independence, will pay tribute to the history of our great nation.
At 11 a.m., the station will begin live coverage of the "Philadelphia Independence Day Parade" as it travels through historic Philadelphia. With marching bands, floats and more than 5,000 participants, this year's parade features a "Heroes Salute" honoring the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 – The United States Military, veterans, firefighters and police officers.
The evening's festivities, airing live on 6abc from the Ben Franklin Parkway, begin at 7 p.m. with "A Special July 4th Edition of FYI Philly," hosted by Karen Rogers and Adam Joseph. The highly anticipated "4th of July Jam" starring The Roots begins at 7:30.
The Roots, who regularly add their funky flavor as the "house band" for NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," threw an awesome party in 2011, hosting Earth, Wind & Fire, Estelle, Michael McDonald, Sarah Bareilles and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
This year's musical celebration, which concludes with the traditional Grand Finale Fireworks, will also feature performances by surprise guest artists, and last summer Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Eddie Levert of the O'Jays stopped by to join the party.
"We know that what really makes it magical are the acts that we didn't announce yet, so we have about three or four surprise artists that we're not even going to advertise," says "Questlove" Thompson. "So when you see them there, it's going to be that much more magical."
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Recently, Master Liao gave an incredible private seminar to a small group of advanced students in Tucson, Arizona. Not to worry, though, you didn't miss out. We recorded the entire seminar for you, which is now available in two separate DVD sets.
Learn to Connect and Broadcast gives you high level information on the energy truths behind real Taichi practice. You'll learn the corrrect focus of meditation necessary to broadcast a signal through a connection with your original energy and Tao. In addition, you'll enjoy several hours of talk, flow practice, form correction and even a demonstration of Chi power as Master Liao effortlessly maneuvers another person in several directions
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To really practice your ability to broadcast an energy signal, you'll need two-peson practice. That's why Master Liao taught special exercises in two-person practice using Punch Form to the advanced Tucson group. We have it for you in the set Hollow Fist Training. In addition to learning how to broadcast through a Taichi Ball held in a hollow fist, you'll learn how to use a Taichi Ball in your palm to neutralize a punch form. You'll also learn how to practice with two fists at a time so that you can separate Yin and Yang, manipulating them to throw an opponent off balance. These practices have never been available on video before.
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The amount of build-up bestowed upon Cain Velasquez leading up to UFC 99 bordered on "enough already." But when it was learned that Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic refused to replace Heath Herring against Velasquez, it spoke volumes about a reputation that has preceded Cain ever since he signed with the UFC.
As overhyped as some thought Velasquez was, the pounding he put on Cheick Kongo was a tipping point for him becoming a credible name among UFC fans. Credit fellow Mexican-American fighter Miguel Torres for declaring it would be Cain's coming-out party.
Cheick Kongo is no certainly no slouch. He was considered top five in the heavyweight division. Minus a few devastating head shots dished out by Kongo, Velasquez grounded him for three full rounds.
No one will claim Cain is perfect -- including himself. In our post fight interview with the talented up-and-comer, we asked him why he was disappointed with his most recent performance.
"I was disappointed with my stand-up game. I need to improve upon that aspect. I went after Kongo, which wasn't part of the game plan. I will go back and work on my footwork and head movement. I am still new in my career and still need to gain some experience.
Overall I am satisfied. I got the win. I just know that I am not where I need to be. I know I can get a lot better and will get a lot better. It was an average performance. I didn't stick to my game plan so I made the fight a lot harder than it had to be."
Two components of his game that did not disappoint were his wrestling and cardio. Velazquez used his collegiate mat experience to take away Kongo's advantage in the stand-up game while his cardio allowed him to grind out a decision win fought mostly on the ground.
"It was fun to finally get to showcase my wrestling abilities in a fight. Kongo is known for not having good takedown defense so that was part of the game plan. We knew the fight would be won there. Getting those big body slams in was fun. Kongo is big but when you have been training to do that for years, it is actually a lot easier then it looks.
As far as my cardio, I knew that it would be there. It allowed me to push the pace throughout the fight."
Everyone who watched the fight couldn't help but notice the shots that Kongo used to momentarily stun Velasquez with. Fortunately for Cain, he recovered quickly enough to use that wrestling to get the fight where he needed it to be.
"I was never worried about being knocked out but yeah, the shots he landed stunned me. I was able to snap out of it though and do my job."
In his previous interview with MMAmania.com, Cain stated he would love to pull off an armbar in the Octagon while adding that a rear naked choke would be less likely given his style. But that's exactly what he put himself in a position to do during the fight until Kongo escaped.
"I wanted to finish the fight with a submission but I couldn't set it up exactly like I needed to. I couldn't get my hooks all the way in. He was able to scramble and roll out."
While Velasquez spent most of the fight in Kongo's guard, grounding and pounding on the powerless kickboxer, some saw his inability to finish the fight as a weak spot.
"I was able to beat and bloody him but Kongo is as tough as they come. Kongo has never been manhandled like that in a fight before. I do need to find more explosiveness and power for my ground and pound. It will come with experience like everything else. Kongo earned my respect though. He took that fight on less then a month's notice."
People are already speculating on Cain's next opponent after passing the biggest hurdle in his young mixed martial arts career. One such foe could be fellow undefeated heavyweight Shane Carwin.
For Velasquez, he is less concerned about his next opponent and more focused on improving his own game.
"It doesn't really matter to me who I face next. Kongo is one of the best out there. I knew after this fight my opponents would just keep getting tougher. I'm ready to climb the heavyweight ladder one fight at a time. I will let the UFC decide who they want me to fight next. I will keep training and improve on the areas that need improvement. I will be ready for when that next fight comes."
While it may be prudent for Zuffa to protect both Carwin and Velasquez by giving them different opponents, it is unlikely they can do that for much longer. Both guys are now in the top six in the division while the other four are already booked for fights this summer.
Unless the UFC is willing to feed them lower ranked opponents while UFC 100 and 102 play out, a Cain Velasquez vs. Shane Carwin fight may be coming to a pay-per-view near you later this year.


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There are many markings noted in the Harry Potter series such as Harry's famous mark on his forehead, Harry's hand marked by a quill in the fifth book, and Dumbledore's blood on a cave entrance in the sixth book. The three types of markings – head, hand, and on an entrance reminded me of the Shema in the Bible, one of the most important passages in the Old Testament with great meaning for both Jews and Christians. Besides the Shema, there are other references to markings in the Bible worth exploring, especially those marks associated with sacrifice.
Some very conservative Christians find Bible verses and Harry Potter quotes and lay them side-by-side. Then they claim Rowling's work unholy. I am lifting up Bible verses and Harry Potter quotes, laying them side-by-side, and saying that the Potter series, although certainly not holy writ, is not all that secular. Harry is all about loving with all your heart, soul, and might.
First, we will review what the Shema means overall to the Jewish and Christian faiths and why there is emphasis on three places: hand, forehead, and entrance. Secondly, we will look for places where similar markings occur in Harry Potter. Thirdly, we will consider other types of markings noted in the Bible and look for instances in the Harry Potter series that can relate. Finally, heart, soul, might, and being chosen will be addressed. As I compare and contrast biblical markings to the markings in Harry Potter, along the way I will venture forth with a few speculations as to the final outcome of Rowling's series.
Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart [Lebab], and with all your soul [Nephesh], and with all your might [Meod]. Keep [Shamar] these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite [Shanan] them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. Bind them as a sign [Owth] on your hand, fix them as an emblem on your forehead, and write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates (Deut. 6:4-9)1
The above passage is the primary faith statement for Jews to be recited every day. These words are to be taught to the children. The goal of the emphasis on the Shema (Called Shema after the first word in the passage "hear") is to keep God present in your life all the time, to make God your focus. Christians recognize a portion of the Shema as the Great Commandment per Jesus.2
The black boxes worn by Jews on their heads and arms are in remembrance of God. The black boxes, called tefillin, are worn on the head (near the mind) and on the left arm (near the heart). The words of the Shema are written on little scrolls in the tefillin. This practice, "symbolizes obligation to serve God with one's mind and with one's emotions." 3
On the doorways of most Jewish homes is a mezuzah, a small container for the words of the Shema that are also written on a little scroll. This marks the home as Jewish and is "symbolic of the Jewish values and behavior espoused inside...crossing the threshold...is thus a ritual act, a movement inward, from the world to the distinctly Jewish domain...a good-luck charm and loose badge of social identity." 4
Choosing these practices indicate a person's choice to be in a relationship with God. God also chooses to be in relationship with them. The one God is their choice and they are a chosen people. It is a covenant, a promise, between two parties. Although our human weakness leads us to break the covenant again and again, our steadfast God has made the ultimate Unbreakable Vow and will not let us down. We are God's treasured possession.
For you are a people holy to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on earth to be his people, his treasured possession. (Deut. 7:6)5
Having established that markings on heads, hands/arms, and markings on buildings is symbolically and spiritually important, I will now relate all this to Harry Potter. The Potter series has references to many markings, some of which appear to be in complete opposition to the Shema.
"Anti-Shema" – Markings on Buildings
I just made up the term "anti-Shema" so don't go looking for it elsewhere! I needed a term to summarize everything Voldemort stands for because Voldemort is evil's man through and through. Voldemort does not love anything with heart, soul, and might. Voldemort's "anti-Shema" stance has many markings on buildings, hands/arms, and on at least one famous forehead.
Mr. Weasley, in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the World Quidditch campsite, explains that Voldemort's followers put the Dark Mark up over places where they have attacked people.6 Thus, the Dark Mark appears in the sky whenever Voldemort's minions create terror and destruction such as when they attacked the World Quidditch game and when they infiltrated Hogwarts in book six, an act which ended with Dumbledore's death.7 So this mark is an evil counterpart to the Jewish mezuzah.
Many Christian Harry Potter fans have noted that the Dark Mark in the sky, a skull image, may be symbolic of Golgotha, a word that means "place of the skull." 8 Golgotha is the name of the place where Christ was crucified. The geography on that hill in Jerusalem looked a lot like a skull and there were a lot of people killed and buried in this location.9
Voldemort provides a "to-your-door" Golgotha experience.
"Anti-Shema" – Marking on Hands/Arms
The Death-Eaters, Voldemort's inner circle, are marked with a tattoo on their arms. So far, we have no evidence that one can be so branded without one's consent; they evidently willingly choose to submit to this procedure. However, some, like Peter Pettigrew, submitted out of fear. Pettigrew gets a silver hand from Voldemort, a reward for fear.
It appears that Draco accepted the Death-Eater tattoo. If so, then he is very proud to have the Death-Eater mark as evidenced by his bragging at Borgin and Burkes and on the Hogwarts Express at the beginning of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.10 By the end of that book, Draco even holds aloft a glowing Hand of Glory, a grisly relic made from a murderer's hand,11 as he leads Death-Eaters into Hogwarts. Thus the Death-Eater mark is a mark of covenant, but quite opposite to the Shema. You see, Voldemort is no steadfast partner worthy of being served. A covenant with Voldemort certainly does not lead you to a flourishing soul.
Movie goers shudder at the sight of Pettigrew cutting into Harry's arm during the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire graveyard scene.12 This wound is close to the location where tefillins are worn. This cruel assault upon a boy is very evil and horribly against the Shema.
Harry's hand is inscribed with his own blood repeatedly due to Umbridge's detention in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.13 "Recite [Shanan] them" says the Shema referring to the words of the passage. The Hebrew word "Shanan" means, "to point, to inculcate, prick, sharp, teach diligently, whet." 14 This is a mighty interesting word in light of Umbridge's use of the quill that etched a teaching onto Harry's hand through repetition. Umbridge may not be an official Death-Eater, but she certainly has fallen into the "Anti-Shema" ditch. She is so far gone, that her grasping hand is seen raking through fire.15
"Anti-Shema" - Foreheads
Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked [Charagma] on the right hand or the forehead (Rev. 13:16)16
This passage refers to the "Mark of the Beast", the sign of the "anti-Christ". The Greek word here for "mark" is "Charagma." 17 This word means, "A scratch or etching stamp as in badge of servitude or sculptured figure (statue) graven, mark". The Mark of Beast is the opposite of the Shema because it is a mark of ownership. The Beast owns you. In contrast, you choose the signs of head and hand in the Shema because you love God with all your heart, soul, and might. The signs of head and hand in the Shema also show that you are chosen by God. You are loved in return. When you choose the "Mark of the Beast", love has nothing to do with it.
We have similarities between the Mark of the Beast from the book of Revelation and the Death-Eater tattoo. The Death-Eater tattoo is an arm marking and the Mark of the Beast is a forehead or hand marking. The Death-Eaters know that when Voldemort calls them to his side and when he gives them assignments, they had better come running and they had better not fail the tasks he sets for them. Voldemort is a cruel master, indeed. If one is going to make a choice to serve, at least avoid cruel masters.
Among the various persons that the term "anti-Christ" has been applied to, Nero is right up on top of most scholarly lists. Many scholars agree that the number "666" is the Mark of the Beast and numerically this signifies the name of Nero. This is because the book of Revelation was written at about the time frame that Nero's reign and the burning of Rome occurred. On July 14, 64 A.D, a huge fire began and much of Rome burned. Nero then made scapegoats of the Christians for this tragedy. There were terrifying persecutions throughout the Roman Empire and many Christians were murdered in the Roman Colosseum.18
"Mark of the Beast" also refers to Roman commerce per many scholars19 and Nero's image was on Roman coinage. The Imperial Roman seal was mandatory for conducting business in the Empire. Relating this to Harry Potter, Hermione uses markings on coins for communication purposes within the Dumbledore's Army.20 So it is an interesting contrast that Hermione uses coins to combat Umbridge's Beastly "anti-Shema" ways.
Speculations: Will there be a "graven image" of Voldemort's Dark Mark skull on Galleons as he takes over the wizarding world? Will it get to the point that the wizards won't be able to buy even a thin bottom cauldron in Diagon Alley without a Death-Eater mark? Will the Dumbledore's Army members be persecuted again? Will they be scapegoated? Will the Quidditch pitch become a Colosseum if Voldemort/Nero takes over Hogwarts in his quest to complete the Great Work of Salazaar Slytherin by murdering the mudbloods and blood traitors? Knowledge is a form of power and Salazaar was an educator, idolized by Voldemort. So for the wizarding community, Hogwarts is a place of power, a place to teach the children.
Scar on the Famous Forehead – Shema or "Anti-Shema?"
We have one marking that can be interpreted as either good or bad - Harry's famous emblem on his forehead. In the first book of Rowling's series, McGonagall doesn't like Harry's scar,21 yet Dumbledore says that the scar may come in handy. To quote Ron in the first movie, Harry's scar is, "Wicked!" As readers and movie-watchers, we have concern as to whether the lightning bolt scar is "wicked" as in "Cool!" or "wicked" as in evil. The scar is "Cool!" in that Harry has abilities that make him a prodigy in the wizarding world. However, one of the abilities, snake language, is not well favored by the wizards as it indicates dark wizardry. We are certain that there's a great mystery to be solved regarding the scar. Most fans of Harry Potter will even tell you that the last word of the entire series is supposed to be "scar".
In the Shema, we have the Hebrew word "Owth". It means, "a signal as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, mark, miracle, sign, token." 22 From this definition, I would like to point out the words "omen" and "miracle."
Here is another incidence where the word "Owth" appears in the Bible:
Then the Lord said to him, "Not so! Whoever kills Cain will suffer a sevenfold vengeance". And the Lord put a mark [Owth] on Cain, so that no one who came upon him would kill him. (Gen. 4:15)23
The Mark of Cain seems to match Harry's scar quite well. Cain was a murderer of his own brother. Yet, God, who certainly has a 'saving-people-thing', put a mark on Cain to protect him. Harry was marked by Voldemort to be murdered, but Lily's sacrificial death provided some kind of protective marking for Harry because it is a miracle he survived Voldemort's Avada Kadavra curse. If the Voldemort horcrux lies hidden within Harry, as claimed by some fans, certainly a murderer lurks, parasitically, within our hero.
Also, one can't help but notice that Voldemort and the term "sevenfold vengeance" seem very appropriate together.
Here is another example of the word "Owth" in the very first chapter of the Bible:
And God said, "Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs [Owth], and for seasons and for days and years." (Gen. 1:14)24
And in the beginning, we have Harry marked mysteriously and deposited at the Dursley doorstep.
Throughout the series, we see the Ministry of Magic and the student population of Hogwarts pivot back and forth between celebrating Harry as a savior and dismissing him as a joke or a threat. We also see Harry debating within himself whether he is the heir of Slytherin in the second book, fearing himself to be a death-dealing snake in the fifth book, and considering the role of "Chosen One" that has been applied to him in the sixth book. There is a duality to Harry and to his forehead mark.
In current Christian practice, there is a forehead mark that also deals in duality. Christians have a worship service every year that involves emblems on heads. On Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on the foreheads of worshippers as we are called to repent our sins. We are also to remember that we were created out of the dust of the earth and to dust we shall return. We are marked by our mortal and sinful nature.
The duality is that the ashes also represent Christ's triumph over sin and death. Traditionally, branches of palms used on Palm Sunday the previous year, are burned and the ashes used for Ash Wednesday. The Palm is considered a symbol of victory. Christ's entrance into Jerusalem was heralded with palm branches and he then triumphed at the cross for us. The palm ashes are symbolic of this linkage to Christ. Our sins will not win and death will have no victory.
Sinless Christ gained marks on his forehead from the crown of thorns at the crucifixion. Stags, with their crowns of antlers, were often used as images to suggest Christ.
So we have Harry with a mark on his forehead, a Patronus stag in tow, and romping about while some people call him the "Chosen One". This all sounds very much like Harry will be the savior for the wizarding world.
Yet, we have scar duality. In Order of the Phoenix, Harry finds himself looking at the world from inside a snake at one point and sinking his fangs into poor Arthur Weasley. At times, he feels Voldemort's maniacal glee when others are in pain.
Messiah, "mashach", means Anointed One. Mashach is defined as: "to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint, by implication to consecrate; also to paint." 25 Examples of anointed ones in the Bible include prophets, priests, and kings. Also, Christ is a word from Greek, "Christos", for anointed one.
Speculation: There will be some sort of anointing of Harry if he is the true chosen one.
Speculation: Voldemort, for theological purposes, is the devil. He is the one that chose Harry and "[marked] him as his equal." 26 This is why I sometimes question whether Harry is the true chosen one. Why should unworthy Voldemort be the guy doing the most important choosing?
Back to the Shema - Marks on Buildings
Having reviewed the "anti-Shema" markings, let's return to markings that indicate goodness. "Write them on the doorposts of your house" say the Shema.
To examine markings as shields, barriers that keep people safe, the best example in the Bible is in the story of Passover in the book of Exodus. To avoid the plague that killed the first-born Egyptian sons, the Hebrews were told to sacrifice a lamb, and mark its blood on the entrance of their houses. When the Angel of Death saw the blood of the lamb marking their doors, he passed over those houses. So the blood mark protected them.
But not a dog shall growl at any of the Israelites – not at people, not at animals – so that you may know that the Lord makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel. (Ex. 11:7)27
Dumbledore had to mark the cave entrance, the "doorway" with his own blood in the quest to defeat evil in Half-Blood Prince. For all we know, Dumbledore may have obtained a sample of Lily's blood and made a shielding mark on the entrance of Privet Drive. "Whatever you say, blood is important." 28
Slughorn splashed dragon blood on his own walls to tell a story.29 The story was to make it look as if Slughorn had died so the Death-Eaters would go away. So this blood marking was protective in its way.
The blood writing on the wall in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets tells a story about the Heir of Slytherin and gives a warning.30 The famous writing on the wall described in the book of Daniel is prophetic, a warning of doom for evil Belshazzar. A disembodied human hand appears and writes four words on the wall of the royal palace, indicating that Belshazzar has been weighed on the scales and found wanting and that the days of his kingdom are coming to an end.31
Speculation: This makes me want to see a withered disembodied hand write, "Nitwit, Blubber, Oddment, Tweak" 32 on some wall and let Voldemort be the one to have disturbing dreams for a change. After all, Voldemort's kingdom will come to and end and Voldemort has been weighed on the scales (blubber) and found wanting. Voldy, you nitwit!
Another speculation: We know that there are twelve uses of dragon's blood. Could dragon's blood be put on the doors of houses and prevent dogs (were-wolves) from attacking the innocent? For that matter, would dragons attack a place where they scent dragon blood?
Back to the Shema – Marks on Hands/Arms
In the Bible, arms and hands are often metaphors about strength. There are many quotes about arms/hands in the Bible. In Hebrew the word for arm is "Zeroah" defined as "the arm as stretched out, force, arm, help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength." 33 Here are examples:
Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. (Deut. 5:15a)34
Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power – your right hand, O Lord shattered the enemy. (Ex. 15:6)35
Harry, as seeker of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, has a specialty in outstretched arms. Even when sometimes his arms get broken (or even boneless), Harry still wields a mighty force.
There are also many metaphors in the Bible about dealing with enemies: you "break the arms" or "cut off the arms".
Light is withheld form the wicked, and their uplifted arm is broken. (Job 38:15)36
Break the arm of the wicked and evildoers… (Ps. 10:15a)37
Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father's house… (1 Sam. 2:31a)38
A humorous Harry Potter example of "arms" is Ron "disarming" his rival by tearing off the arm of the Viktor action figure.39
A more serious example is Dumbledore, by destroying an evil horcrux, has his arm withered.40 When you look at this injury metaphorically, Dumbledore's might has been diminished forever. Dumbledore sacrificed his own hand. Dumbledore fought his own fight with his own power.
Voldemort, in contrast to Dumbledore, used Pettigrew's hand, Harry's blood, and his father's bones to return to power. Voldemort did not have enough of his own personal power to physically return. Just like Diary!Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets did not have enough of his own soul to return and resorted to stealing Ginny's soul.41
Harry endured Umbridge's quill which etched words on his hand. But what he wrote is, "I will not tell lies". He did not tell a lie about Voldemort. " 'The truth.' Dumbledore sighed. 'It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution.' " 42 By not lying about Voldemort's return, by learning about the truth of Voldemort via Dumbledore's Pensieve lessons, by teaching Dumbledore's Army and thus empowering others, and by his steadfast resolve to find the horcruxes and destroy Voldemort, Harry will vanquish and disarm his enemies because he is mightily armed with truth, heart, soul, and love.
'Can I not do with you, O house of Israel. Just as the potter has done?' says the Lord, 'Just like the clay in the potter's hand.' (Jer. 18:6a)43
The Hand of the Potter: In pottery, you shape and create ceramics. Harry begins his process of shaping the wizarding world into a world without evil Voldemort. Harry put his hands on Quirrell at the end of the first book:
Quirrell couldn't touch his bare skin…Harry jumped to his feet, caught Quirrell by the arm and hung on as tight as he could. Quirrell screamed.44
Harry is mighty because he is armed with so much love from his mother Lily.
Speculation: It seems highly likely that at least one of Harry's enemies will have a serious arm injury. Also, Pettigrew will switch allegiance to Harry, and use his hand against Voldemort.
Back to the Shema – Keeping
Keep [Shamar] these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. (Deut. 6:6)54
Cain murdered his brother Abel, who was a keeper of sheep. "Am I my brother's keeper?" says Cain to God.46 The Hebrew word for keeper in this sentence is the word "Shamar" which means, "to hedge about, guard, take heed, keep, mark, observe, preserve, regard, save, sure, wait for, watch." 47 In Rowling's world we have several types of keepers: keeper of keys, secret-keepers, and Quidditch keepers.
The Lord God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to till it and to keep [Shamar] it. (Gen. 2:15)48
"Privet" is a type of hedge often used in landscaping as a privacy barrier. Dumbledore put up a barrier connected to Lily's blood to shield them from Voldemort. The protective spell that keeps Harry safe from Voldemort is located at Privet Drive, although the Dursleys are the worst kind of keepers for Harry. His life there is no Garden of Eden! The Dursleys treat Harry like a Cain, a person who has done great wrong.
In contrast, the Weasleys are loving keepers of Harry whenever they get the chance. Harry even likes their garden! "The garden was large and in Harry's eyes, exactly what a garden should be." 49
Back to the Shema – Chosen People
The Hebrew word for "holiness", "Qodesh", means "apartness, sacredness, holiness, and separateness." 50 The wizards have set themselves apart from the Muggles. The separation for the Malfoys, for example, is a rigid boundary. They are boxed in by their prejudices. The Malfoys and other pure-blood supremacists, see the separateness as a firm boundary protecting themselves and their purity from the vastly inferior Muggles. They bring new meaning to the phrase, "Holier than thou"!
Dumbledore and the Weasleys support the separateness to the extent that it keeps everyone, wizards and Muggles, safe. In contrast to the Malfoys, the Weasleys are able to think "outside the box" as evidenced by their hospitality to Harry, Hermione and her parents, and Arthur's work at the Ministry of Magic. The Weasleys, see the separateness as a protective necessity because they want to protect the Muggles from dangerous magical items, creatures, and dark wizards. But their barrier is permeable; the Weasleys live amongst the Muggles of Ottery St. Catchpole.
An essay about biblical markings is not complete without delving into the topic of blood sacrifice. So too an essay about the final book of Harry Potter would not be complete without delving into the topic of sacrifice. Lily has blood that Dumbledore trusts and her sacrificial death gave Harry life when he should have died.
A sacrificial lamb's blood was marked on doors at Passover. Markings made a difference between whether an animal was chosen for sacrificial purposes or not in the Bible. The sacrificial lamb or goat should not be marked.
...that same day Laban removed all the male goats that were striped or spotted... (Gen. 30:35a)51
And Aaron shall cast lots on the two goats, one lot for the Lord and the other lot for the Azazel. Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for the Lord, and offer it as a sin offering but the goat on which the lot fell for Azazel shall be presented alive before the Lord to make atonement over it, that it may be sent away into the wilderness to Azazel. (Lev. 16:8-10)52
Azazel is a demonic figure. This name pops up in the Bible in relationship to the scapegoat, the goat that escapes.53 The Hebrew priest would confess the sins of the people over a scapegoat. The goat was then allowed to escape out of the wrongful barrier constructed by sin between God and us.
We put up wrongful barriers by our bad choices and need to tear these down to get back into closeness to God. Wrongful barriers keep in the bad things and keep out things that would help us flourish. "The Old Testament viewed a number of offerings and sacrifices as atoning ... Atonement removed the sinful barrier." 54 The blood sacrifices, as described in the Old Testament era, were considered necessary to tearing down the wrongful barriers.
Over the years, current Jewish practices do not require ritual sacrifice of living animals. However, God is still honored by careful application of kosher food laws. These laws indicate that certain animals are good for consumption and these should be slaughtered in a proper manner causing the least amount of pain to the animal. The handling of the blood must be handled respectfully.
Christians believe that the crucifixion of Christ was the ultimate sacrifice, the ultimate atonement. Christ died for our sins, and he breaks down all wrongful barriers of our own creation on our behalf.
Speculation: We have a Dark Lord who experienced rebirth. Why is unworthy Voldemort the only character to be revived? Doesn't it seem logical to consider that we will see a Lord of Light? A Golgotha image leads the theologically intrigued Harry Potter fans, such as me, to wonder if we will have a character sacrificed and be brought back triumphantly.
In today's world, we use the term, scapegoat, for a person, group, or thing held responsible for problems. The scapegoat bears the blame, yet had absolutely nothing to do with the problems. In the wizard world, we have 'speckled' Stan Shunpike locked up as a scapegoat. Stan, in a moment of false bravado, claims to be a Death-Eater.55 He is no more a Death-Eater than Crouch-Moody was a fairy princess! The Minister of Magic needs to show the wizarding world that his government is finding and locking up Death-Eaters, hence Stan is in the slammer. There isn't a more classic example of a scapegoat than Stan Shunpike.
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Marietta Edgecombe started her school year unspotted. When she did something quite wrong by turning traitor on Harry and his Dumbledore's Army friends, Hermione saw to it that Marietta came down with a bad case of speckles.56 She had a chance at worthiness and she blew it.
The goat is a source of bezoars, which provides a protective barrier from poisoned death. In Sorcerer's Stone, in the very first potion class, Snape asks Harry how to find a bezoar. Ron fans are thankful that Harry figured out to find a bezoar in Slughorn's potion lab because it saved Ron from poisoning.57 However, before the bezoar ended up in Slughorn's possession, it was found in the intestinal track of a goat.58,59
Speculation: Does Aberforth and his inappropriate goat charm problem as noted by Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,60 relate to acquiring bezoars?
A more speckled speculation: It also makes one wonder if a well-"bezoared" and well-spotted Weasley is going to become a scapegoat?
Back to the Shema – Heart, Soul, and Might
I believe it is with heart, soul, and might that Harry and the good wizards will prevail.
The word "Meod" used in the Shema for "might" also means, "vehemence, wholly, speedily, diligently, exceeding, far, louder and louder, fast, good, might, much, quickly, utterly, well."61 This brings us back to the might of the Potter's hand.
The word "Nepheth" is in the Shema meaning "soul". Defined as, "A breathing creature, vitality, bodily or mental, any appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, desire, contented, lust, man, mortally, one, own person, self." 62 The Dementor's kiss is on the mouth, taking away the soul, the nepheth of the victim. This brings us back to foreheads because the pineal gland, the seat of the soul per Egyptian beliefs, is right behind the forehead.63
The word for "Heart" in the Shema is "Lebab" and is defined as, "the most interior organ, breast, courage, midst, mind, understanding." 64 "Lebab" means all the things the English word "heart" means but with extras. All wrapped up in that one Hebrew word is heart, intelligence, and courage.
It is interesting that another word shares the same root. "Labab" means, "to be enclosed, to transport with love." 65 This brings us back to enclosed protection and keeping. Love is the quality that Harry has that Voldemort knows not. Quirrell and Voldemort think, "There is no good and evil, there is only power, and those too weak to seek it." 66 Voldemort and his minions are wrong; "might" alone isn't the answer. Loving with all your heart, soul, and might is the answer.
On a hunch, I looked up the Hebrew word for lion. It is "Lebaowth" which has the root word for heart "Leb" plus "Owth." 67 Harry - Heart of a lion – that one!
Mark of 7/07/07
We will have to wait until the calendar mark of 7/07/07 (or later) when the final book is published to find out the answers to all our Harry Potter mysteries and just how thoroughly connected is Rowling's work to spirituality.
All things considered, it is fortunate the final book does not come out on 6/06/06!
1. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Deuteronomy 6:4-9" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
2. Ibid. "Matt. 22:36-40, Mark 12:29-34, Luke 10:27-28" See also "Leviticus 19:18."
3. Fishbane, Michael. Judaism. HarperSanFrancisco, 1987. p147.
4. Ibid. p109.
5. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Deuteronomy 7:6" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
6. Rowling, JK. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. New York: Scholastic, 2000. p142.
7. Rowling, JK. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. New York: Scholastic, 2005.
8. Bassler, Jouette. "Calvary." Harper's Bible Dictionary, New York: HarperSanFrancisco, 1985. p150.
9. Wikipedia. " Calvary" Wikipedia Encyclopedia. 2005-6. Wikimedia. 27 April 2006. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golgotha.
10. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. New York: Scholastic, 2005. p125.
11. Ashliman, D L. "The Hand of Glory." Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts. 1997. University of Pittsburgh. 27 April 2006. http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/hand.html.
12. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. New York: Scholastic, 2000. p641.
13. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. New York: Scholastic, 2003. p267.
14. Strong, James. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Iowa Falls: Riverside Book and Bible House. Hebrew #8150.
15. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. New York: Scholastic, 2003. pgs372-373.
16. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Revelations 13:16" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
17. Strong, James. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Iowa Falls: Riverside Book and Bible House. Greek #5480.
18. The Mysteries of the Bible. Ed. Reader's Digest Association. Pleasantville, New York: 1997. p360.
19. Benko, Stephen. "Mark." Harper's Bible Dictionary New York: HarperSanFrancisco, 1985. p605.
20. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. New York: Scholastic, 2003. p398.
21. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Scholastic, 1998. p15.
22. Strong, James. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Iowa Falls: Riverside Book and Bible House. Hebrew #226.
23. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Genesis 2:15" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
24. Ibid. "Genesis 1:14".
25. Strong, James. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Iowa Falls: Riverside Book and Bible House. #4886.
26. Rowling. J.K. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. New York: Scholastic, 2003. p841.
27. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Exodus 11:7" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
28. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. New York: Scholastic, 2003. p564.
29. Rowling. J.K. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. New York: Scholastic, 2005. p65.
30. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. New York: Scholastic, 1999. p138.
31. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Daniel 5:24" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
32. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Scholastic, 1998. p123.
33. Strong, James. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Iowa Falls: Riverside Book and Bible House. #2220.
34. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Deuteronomy 5:15a" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
35. Ibid. "Exodus 15:6".
36. Ibid. "Job 38:15".
37. Ibid. "Psalm 10:15a".
38. The Holy Bible, King James Version. "1 Samuel 2:31a" American Bible Society: New York. Reference Edition.
39. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. New York: Scholastic, 2003. p44.
40. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. New York: Scholastic, 2005. p58.
41. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. New York: Scholastic, 1999. p310.
42. Rowling J.K, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Scholastic, 1998. p298.
43. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Jeremiah 18:6a" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
44. Rowling. J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Scholastic, 1998. p295.
45. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Deuteronomy 6:6" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
46. Ibid. "Gen. 4:9".
47. Strong, James. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Iowa Falls: Riverside Book and Bible House. Hebrew #8104.
48. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Gen. 2:15" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
49. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. New York: Scholastic, 1999. p36.
50. Strong, James. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Iowa Falls: Riverside Book and Bible House. Hebrew #6944.
51. The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version. "Gen. 30:35a" Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
52. Ibid. "Leviticus 16:8-10".
53. Kohler-Rollefson, Ilse "Goat." Harper's Bible Dictionary. New York: HarperSanFrancisco, 1985. p350.
54. Saldarini, Anthony. "Day of Atonement." Harper's Bible Dictionary New York: HarperSanFrancisco, 1985. p80.
55. Rowling. J.K. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. New York: Scholastic, 2005. p211.
56. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. New York: Scholastic, 2003. p612.
57. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. New York: Scholastic, 2005. p398.
58. The Alchemy Lab. Alchemy Electronic Dictionary. 2005 Alchemy Lab. 27 April 2006. http://www.alchemylab.com/dictionary.htm#sectB
59. Rowling J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Scholastic, 1998. p138.
60. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. New York: Scholastic, 2000. p454.
61. Strong, James. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Iowa Falls: Riverside Book and Bible House. Hebrew #3966.
62. Ibid. Hebrew #5316.
63. The Alchemy Lab. Alchemy Electronic Dictionary. 2005 Alchemy Lab. 27 April 2006. http://www.alchemylab.com/dictionary.htm#sectB.
64. Strong, James. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Iowa Falls: Riverside Book and Bible House. Hebrew #3824.
65. Ibid. Hebrew #3823.
66. Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Scholastic, 1998. p291.
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House Results 2006: Winning percentages by Party and Region
by David Kowalski, Thu Nov 30, 2006 at 09:49:07 AM EST
A simple snapshot of the past election can be found by looking at two narrow winners from the small freshman class of 2004. Brian Higgins won two years ago in NY-27 with 51%. This year he was barely challenged and piled up 79%. Freshman Democrat Stephanie Herseth (SD-AL) had an even harder time in 2004 winning both a special election in a squeaker and a general election by a slightly larger margin. Herseth was on many lists of endangered Democrats. In the end, Stephanie cruised to an easy win with 69% of the vote.
In an election where Democrats did wvery well, Herseth and Higgins typified many of the trends. No Democratic seats were lost, and most elected Democrats (117 out of 232) were either unopposed or received 70% or more of the vote. In fact, in the Northeast, 45 of 68 Democratic winners (and nearly all the incumbents) pulled in 70% or more. Herseth was typical of the second largest group of Democrats: those polling from 60% to 69% (73 of 232). Overall, twice as many Republicans were elected with percentages under 60% (85) as Democrats (42). In the closest elections, where winners drew 52% or less, Republicans won by a 26 to 19 margin. If you wonder why Democrats did not win 40 or more seats, there's the answer. Unlike in 1994, the losing Republicans managed to win a lot of close elections.
The Republican edge grew as the margins moved up a bit. from 53 to 55%, GOPers posted 16 wins to 15 for Democrats. But from 56% to 59% the Republican edge was a stunning 43 to 8. If you want to find eighty seats to challenge hard in 2006, they are clearly available within this group.
Although Republicans enjoyed a 92 to 73 edge for races won with 60% to 69% of the vote, Democrats had a whopping 117 to 25 edge in seats won with 70% or more of the vote (or unopposed). The margins in this super safe class outside the South are amazing. Democrats won 45 seats in the Northeast with 70% or more; Republicans won none. In the six Great Lakes States, a region where Republicans have 39 seats to 38 for Democrats, Democrats have a 20 to one edge in these walkovers (the only Republican win in this category was Tom Petri's unopposed effort in Wisconsin). In the five states bordering the Pacific, Democrats won 23 70+ contests to just 2 for Republicans. Even in the South, Democrats won more seats by 70% or more than Republicans by a 24 to 19 margin. The edge came from thoroughly gerrymandered Florida, where all 7 seats held by Democrats before the election produced 70%+ wins (6 inopposed and 70% in an open seat) vs.just 1 70+ win for the Republicans.(Note: All percentages are from the NY Times web site. A winning percentage of 52% or under is used for Democrats in LA-2 and for Republicans in FL-13 and the Texas seat in the special election)
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The 2012 Wimbledon winner Roger Federer designed the Nike Zoom Vapor 9 Tour tennis shoes with adaptive fit qualities that wrap your foot from the bottom of the arch to the laces. Nike Zoom Air in the heel provides lightweight cushioning and impact protection for comfort that gives you the advantage on the court.
Upper: Adaptive Fit construction features "fingers" of soft material that wrap the midfoot and arch from underneath the foot for a truly glove-like fit and total comfort on the court. Plus, ultra-breathable mesh throughout helps keep your foot comfortable by maximizing air flow.
Midsole: The Nike Lunarlon cushioning system delivers lightweight, springy protection for soft yet responsive shock absorption. An encapsulated Nike Zoom unit in the heel offers super-light, ultra-responsive cushioning and comfort. Removable OrthoLite® insole.
Outsole: Overlays cover the toe and heel to protect high-wear areas and the rubber outsole wraps up the toe to help minimize damage from sliding on the court. Extra-durable rubber protects the heel and forefoot for long-lasting durability. Outsole flex grooves give enhanced flexibility and a smooth, efficient stride.
Style #: 488000-101
Color : White/Black/Pure Platinum/Court Green
Weight : 13.5 Ounces
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