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Current Projects
Patient Navigation Program
The Patient Navigation Program (PNP), a team-based approach, will provide coordinated one-on-one services to obstetrics and gynecology patients whose care is provided by Family Medicine physicians at the UMH Ypsilanti Health Center. The basic goal of the PNP is to provide personalized assistance, in a culturally sensitive manner that will improve the patients' healthcare experience by addressing and diminishing barriers to care, providing language translation and interpretation as needed, providing culturally tailored health education and social support, increasing health literacy, conducting community outreach, and linking patients to available community and social resources.
Health Care Reform Education Workshops
The overall goal of this project is to provide collaborative interactive community forums that educate culturally diverse communities about the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on racial/ethnic populations. Events will be tailored to meet the social and cultural needs of African American and Latino adults (aged 18 and older), and African American and Chinese American seniors (aged 50 and older) in Washtenaw County.
Sponsored by PMCH in partnership with Packard Health, Casa Latina, Washtenaw County ETCS Foster Grandparent Program, Asian Center Southeast Michigan, Washtenaw Community College Harriet Center, and Washtenaw County Public Health, with funds from the Michigan Department of Community Health Division of Health, Wellness and Disease Control Health Disparities Reduction and Minority Health Section.
Washtenaw County Health Disparities/Health Equity Capacity Building Project
PMCH in collaboration with several partners is implementing activities to address racial and ethnic health disparities, and to improve health equity in Washtenaw County. Phase I of the project included building partnerships to mobilize communities to address social determinants (healthy food access, recreational spaces, safer neighborhoods, literacy/education, skills development, improved housing, improved air quality, etc.) and gathering community assessments from the African American and Latino communities on barriers to achieving optimal health. Current project activities (Phase II) include improving (1) health literacy and access to resources for the African American community, and (2) transportation and social support barriers for the Latino community.
The partnership is led by Washtenaw County Public Health with: Corner Health Center, Packard Health, Washtenaw Community College Harriet Street Center, St. Joseph Mercy Health System - Neighborhood Health Clinic, and the Spanish Health Care Outreach Collaborative.
Hepatitis B Project (Education, Screening, Vaccination and Treatment)
Since 2006, the Asian group (initially under the Healthy Asian Americans Project at School of Nursing) started screening Asian Americans for HBV infection. To date, about 1,300 people have been screened. The project moved to PMCH in 2009, and continues its screening and education. After securing free vaccines from CDC in 2010, the program started to offer free vaccination to qualified participants in the community with a $10 process fee. (The HBV immunization costs about $75 plus processing fee at the local county health department). In 2011, medical students of the United Asian American Medical Students Association (UAAMSA) at UM are planning to follow HBV patients from the past screening and help them getting treatment if possible. Dr. Lok, the collaborating hepatologist, has agreed to support this project. If the model is successful, it will be introduced in the national APAMSA (APA Medical Student Association) conference to share with other medical schools in the nation.
PATH is an acronym for Personal Action Toward Health, and is a Chronic Disease Self-Management workshop, endorsed by Michigan Department of Community Health. The program is to teach chronic disease patients and/or their caretakers how to take care of and control their chronic diseases. The workshop meets 2½ hours every week for 6 weeks. It is an action oriented program, each participant is expected to commit an action to help control their disease every week. In 6 weeks, they can build up actions to keep their chronic disease under better control. The curriculum is developed by Stanford University Patient Educational Department and is a proven evidence-based program.
CBG (Capacity Building Grant) Project
The Capacity Building Grant, from Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), was developed to offer help to Asian American communities in improving health and reducing health disparities, particularly social barriers.
Minority Health Month 2011
This project is designated to disseminate the 2010 newly approved "Health Reform Law". The project will conduct trainings for bi-lingual health advocates from five Asian ethnic communities (Asian Indians, Chinese, Korean, Philippines and Vietnamese). Health advocates will offer health reform workshops/seminars in the preferred languages of the Asian ethnic communities. There will be four workshops/seminars offered to the Asian communities in April, the Minority Health Month.
MAPI Diabetes Project
Asian Center - Southeast Michigan in collaboration with Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian origin (MAPI), Oakwood Hospital and PMCH is planning to conduct a diabetes research study in the Asian Indian community in metro Detroit. A detail work plan is being developed and will start implementation at the MAPI health fair in April.
Community-Based Health Education and Outreach for Women
Collaborative project with community partner, Girls' Group, Inc. and U-M Social Work faculty, Trina Shanks to lead a series of 2-3 group health literacy sessions for mothers and high school daughters that help each increase their individual health literacy on stress and depression, educate them on options and resources available for addressing mental health challenges, and increase the likelihood that mothers and their families will access needed resources in order to address depression.
Community-Based Health Education and Outreach for Senior Citizen Women
A targeted, community-based, culturally competent, small group, interactive session that connects U-M Social Work faculty member, Trina Shanks with Foster Grandparent (FGP) participants. In addition, a certified personal trainer will provide demonstrations of effective physical activity strategies to FGP specifically designed for elderly women.
Free Community PAP Screenings
In honor of Women's History Month, PMCH is partnering with the UMHS University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and the Women's Health Program are hosting a free Pap test screening.
A collaborative event between UMHS partners The Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Women's Health Program, The Program for Multicultural Health, and The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department to provide free PAP screening for un-insured and underinsured women in the community. This community event is part of an ongoing 2011-2012 series of free community-based PAP screenings for underserved women in the community.
3X More Likely Campaign Infant Mortality Campaign
Serve as partner with Washtenaw County Coalition for Infant Mortality Reduction with implementation of Community Education Campaign in Washtenaw County to create more awareness and action around disparities in infant mortality. The campaign addresses African American women's health and infant mortality in Washtenaw County. Black infants are three times more likely to die than white infants before their first birthday in Washtenaw County.
Mother's Infant Feeding Research Study
Ongoing qualitative research study being conducted by the Program for Multicultural Health (PMCH), Women's Health Program (WHP) in partnership with Michigan State University, Department of Sociology, to investigate mothers' experiences related to decisions they make about feeding their babies. Goals of the study are to better understand disparate breast feeding rates among mothers by interviewing African American mothers about the social context of their infant feeding experiences. This research is an expansion on previous research conducted 2009-2010 "Disparate Breast Feeding Outcomes Through Intersectional Paradigms."
SIDRA Community Partnership
Assist community partner, SIDRA (Sister Initiative for Development Reformation and Awareness) with securing support for addressing domestic violence among Muslim/Arab American women. SIDRA Foundation is a non- profit, educational organization in Michigan with the mission to empower women through targeted education. SIDRA's mission is to build a bridge of communication between Muslim/ Arab Community and the American Community, to facilitate better understanding between the two cultures.


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On October 31, 1517 a monk with a mallet nailed a document to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, changing the course of history. Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses was a pivotal moment in a Reformation that spread throughout Europe and eventually impacted the entire world.
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West Henderson falls to Tuscola, 9-3
Fri. April 26, 2013 at 10:53 p.m. | By John Domansky
West Henderson's pitcher Lane Grant waits for the ball as Tuscola's Dylan Powell scores a run after a wild pitch Friday night at West Henderson High School. (Photo by MIKE DIRKS/TIMES-NEWS)
The first-place West Henderson Falcons experienced what they have been dishing out to their opponents all season, falling 9-3 to the visiting Tuscola Mountaineers on Friday night.
"They jumped out big early, hit the ball well and played good defense. Hats off to them," said Falcon coach Brandon Ball.
The middle of the Mountaineer (10-11, 6-6 WNC Athletic Conference) lineup, led by designated hitter Dillon Powell, roughed up Falcon (16-3, 10-2 WNCAC) senior starter Lane Grant (3 2/3 innings, six runs allowed, six strikeouts) for two runs in the second, third and fourth innings, to grab a 6-0 lead.
The Falcon bats did not get going until the fifth inning, when senior Josh Carter (two RBIs) flared a single to center field, driving in Brandon Bloomfield and Grant to cut the lead to 6-2.
"We had a good approach at the plate tonight. We outhit them tonight. We just could not get a key hit at the right time. You can't score with two out all of the time," said Ball.
"We had a few errors tonight," Ball said of the Falcons uncharacteristic defense that committed three errors.
The knockout punch by the Mountaineers came in the top of the sixth inning, as they piled on three more runs, to extend the lead to 9-2. Their final run came on a Cody Ledford steal of home.
The Falcons were able to push a final run across the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning, when Hunter Lawton's infield pop fly was misplayed by the Mountaineer first baseman, scoring junior Mitchell McCrary.
The Falcons return to action on Tuesday night when they travel to Franklin, before wrapping up their regular season Thursday night against cross-county rival East Henderson.


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Myke Reilly Caduta Artwork
- Summary
San Francisco abstract artist Myke Reilly draws inspiration from simple, organic forms, creating modern works that evoke sense of serenity. For Caduta, Reilly photographed driftwood formations at a beach in Monterey, California, then reinterpreted them in asymmetrical brushstrokes with bold, balanced asymmetry.
- 36" sq.
- Original painting in acrylic on canvas.
- One-of-a-kind artwork.
- Signed by the artist.
- Unframed.
- This piece is wired and ready for hanging.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 36" sq.
- 8 lb.
- Made in USA.
- Use & Care
- OK to hang by window.
- Hand wipe clean with damp cloth (water only).
- If canvas gets dented, sometimes this can be repaired by wetting the back side of canvas and drying with hot air dryer.
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At Williams-Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
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For returns of items purchased from your Williams-Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Return Policy.


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What is Assessment?
Assessment is a program required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and most other states, as well as regional accrediting bodies, to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and support services at all colleges and universities. In Virginia, each college or university may design its own assessment program, although each is required to assess the general education program, each major program, and achievement among alumni. At Old Dominion University, we survey all entering freshmen, graduating seniors and graduate students to evaluate the learning that has occurred, along with students' satisfaction with our programs. We also survey alumni up to 3 years after graduation. Assessment does NOT evaluate individual students, faculty, or classes. In order to respect the dignity of all individuals, responses will be kept strictly confidential, and only group data will be reported.


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It all happens so fast. Opening Day seems almost like yesterday, and before we know it the season will be winding down, with two clubs fighting so desperately for one berth in the postseason tournament. So let us take just a moment to recall the stories that grabbed our attention in the first half of the 2011 season ...
1. The Los Angeles Dodgers are Bankrupt
Just in cased you missed it, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt doesn't have any money, Major League Baseball would love to seize the franchise, and attendance is in the toilet. Good times in Chavez Ravine!
2. Derek Jeter Homers for 3,000
Sorry, only one Yankees story per customer, and Jeter's 3,000th hit -- coming in the midst of his 5-for-5 game -- trumps The Posada Adventure and the club's ability to thrive with Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia and Ivan Nova in the pitching rotation.
3. The Pirates, Indians, and Diamondbacks are Contenders
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't tasted the postseason since 1992. No big deal; the Royals haven't been there since 1985, the Nationals/Expos since 1981. But the Pirates haven't enjoyed a winning season since 1992. The last time the Pirates weren't losers, a wiry 27-year-old named Barry Bonds was their left fielder. Today they're 47-43, thanks largely to sensational center fielder Andrew McCutchen and a surprisingly good pitching staff.
Hey, we never thought the Indians were really going to win 60 percent of their games and run away with the American League Central championship. But they're still only a half-game out and it's not like they're facing awesome competition.
And let's not forget the Diamondbacks, who were supposed to finish fourth but enter the second half only three games behind the first-place Giants.
4. Jose Bautista Gets Even Better
Flash in the pan. One-year wonder. That's what "some" said after Bautista's big 2010, which had been preceded by a sort of replacement-level career. There were "some" who suggested that Bautista's new five-year, $65 million contract was at least a bit of a stretch by the Blue Jays. Look who's laughing now, as "Joey Bats" has been Major League Baseball's best player this season. Hands down. No argument.
5. Buster Posey's Season Wrecked
On the 25th of May, Marlins outfielder Scott Cousins changed directions at the last microsecond and plowed into Giants catcher Buster Posey, who didn't yet have the baseball. Posey, not prepared for the collision, was bent backwards at a terrible angle and suffered a season-ending ankle injury. There was talk, for a day or three, about doing something to prevent such needless accidents in the future. As usual, the emotions faded and the status quo prevailed.
6. Jim Riggleman Ups and Quits
It's not often that a veteran manager with a career losing record and little history of success quits in the middle of a season ... let alone a season in which his team is playing good baseball.
7. Albert Pujols is, After All, a Mortal
Or at least half-mortal. Pujols's quick return from his mid-season wrist injury seemed almost god-like. But his first-half numbers were unimpressive and he failed to make the National League All-Star team for just the second time in his brilliant career.
8. Ryan Vogelsong is Comeback Player of the Century
Vogelsong entered this season carrying 33 birthdays and a 5.86 career ERA, and was lucky to have a job pitching for the Giants' triple-A affiliate in Fresno. But then Barry Zito hurt himself, Vogelsong got a shot in the big club's rotation, and three months later he's an All-Star? What??? Yeah.
9. Red Sox Surge
Since opening the season 2-10, the Red Sox have gone 53-25 despite the loss, at various times, of four-fifths of their pitching rotation. They've done this because the rotation fill-ins have been adequate, but largely because Adrian Gonzalez, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis and Jacoby Ellsbury have all been outstanding.
10. Manny Ramirez Up and Quits
He was going to rejuvenate his career as Tampa Bay's every-day Designated Hitter. Instead -- Manny being Manny for perhaps the last time, at least publicly -- went 1-for-17 in five games and failed a drug test. Rather than serve yet another long suspension, Ramirez summarily ended his brilliant career in the most non-brilliant way. We might never see him again.


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Luxurious 6 Bedroom Dream Home in Breckenridge
- bedrooms 6
- baths 5
- sleeps 19
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
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$ 2,370 - $ 10,465 / week
vacation rental description
Completely remodeled and beautifully furnished 6 bedrooms plus office sleeps 19 , two full living areas and a "relaxation area". Located 100 yards from the lake, one mile to town with a 2 car garage and boasts a six-person outdoor Hot Tub on the lower deck. The master bedroom upstairs has a king size bed, full bath suite complete with 2 shower heads and separate 2-person bathtub, a fireplace, flat screen tv and dvd player. The upper guest room has a king size bed, 2 queen Aerobeds and it's own batroom with shower/bathtub, tv/dvd (this 1 TV does not have cable), and at this level you have an "office/lounge" area with flat screen tv/dvd and two huge "relaxation chaise chairs" facing a fireplace. Two bedrooms on the main level each have a queen size bed, and the 3rd one on this level has two twin beds. On this level you also have two full bathrooms with shower/bathtub, the dining room with a table that sits 12 people and additional seating for 4 at the kitchen island. The main living room facing the dining/kitchen area, has another fireplace and stereo system.
On the lower level you'll find a bunk room with 1 queen bed and 3 twin beds with a full bathroom. On this level you have the family room with a 6-person couch facing a 52" inch TV, stereo, VCR & DVD. On the other side of this level you have a wet bar area facing a 2000 bottle wine cellar with a poker table inside of it. Next to it you have a 7ft. pool table with a ping-pong top and next to it you have a tournament foossball table.
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house rental amenities
Fully furnished, pool table, foosball, tvs, cd players, vcr, videos, hot tub, linens provided,
wireless internet.
activities and attractions in Breckenridge Colorado
SKi, bike, hike, white water rafting, horse backriding.
vacation rental rates
Dec 20 - Jan 02 $1,495/night Jan 03 - Feb 04 $695/night
Feb 05 - Apr 04 $745/night Apr 05 - Apr 23 $525/night
Apr 24 - Jun 10 $395/night Jun 11 - Sep 03 $545/night
Sep 04 - Nov 18 $395/night Nov 19 - Dec 19 $495/night
STAY 7 NIGHTS & GET THE 7th NIGHT FREE (except during holidays)
$275 cleaning fee for stays less than 5 nights.
11.675% Tax / $1,500 Security Deposit / Ask for last minute specials!
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LECOM welcomes Class of 2013
Date: July 24, 2009
by: The Observer Staff
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton is readying to usher in a new class of medical students.
An open house is scheduled for the Class of 2013 from 9 a.m. to noon, July 26.
More than 162 students, of which more than half are from Florida, will report to class July 27.
"With Florida being hit the hardest with the physician shortage, it is our hope that by recruiting more students from Florida, we will be able to train them and have them stay in-state for their post-graduate training," LECOM Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Robert George said.
Second-year medical students will start classes Aug. 3, and pharmacy students will report back Aug. 24.
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Students make splash for school
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. this weekend will celebrate the start of school with its annual Back to School Splash Bash event Aug. 23, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Klauber, Mancini honored by AJC
The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, in November.
Temples share the Torah
Twenty-three years ago, Temple Sinai received a Torah on loan when it organized a new congregation in Sarasota.


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South Korea and Japan on Friday postponed the signing of a landmark military intelligence pact after the prospect stirred discontent among Koreans.
With a new corruption scandal emerging regularly, South Koreans appear to be turning away from traditional political parties and toward the unaffiliated underdog. In response, the major parties are panicking, changing their candidates, their policies and even their names in preparation for Wednesday's parliamentary election.
It may not be on the official agenda, but North Korea's ears will be burning during the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul.
North Korea will admit delegations from the South that wish to visit Pyongyang to express their condolences following the death of the leader Kim Jong Il, according to a statement posted on a government website run by the North.
The sense of security that South Koreans had enjoyed for almost 60 years was shattered one year ago, when the North launched an attack on the civilian island of Yeonpyeong, killing two marines and two civilians.
Despite scuffles and a tear gas attack in parliament, South Korea's governing party rammed through a free trade agreement between Seoul and Washington Tuesday after painstaking weeks of negotiations.
Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, whose recent landslide win against the ruling party sparked a public frenzy, vowed to invest heavily in city welfare and scale back on major projects put in place by his predecessor.
South Korean officials said Tuesday the country has approved $6.94 million in aid to be sent to its neighbor through the World Health Organization.
Signaling South Korea may be attempting to cool tensions with its neighbor, Seoul has vowed to actively review sending humanitarian aid to North Korea through third channels.
As the regime of Moammar Gadhafi crumbled, the value of South Korean construction firms rose.
Massive downpours in South Korea -- the heaviest rains in a century -- are blamed for 51 deaths, the country's Central Disaster Relief Agency reported Friday.
The South Korean military apologized Monday for shooting at a commercial airplane carrying 119 passengers and crew.
South Korean military fired at a civilian plane mistaking it for a North Korea military plane. Paula Hancocks reports.
Investigators believe a single person is responsible for planting two small bombs at Seoul's main railway station and bus terminal, South Korean officials said Friday.
Talks between North and South Korea collapsed Wednesday after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on securing high-level military discussions during preparatory meetings held in the border area of Panmunjom.
North Korea is sending an onslaught of faxes to South Korea, blaming its neighbor for tensions over a disputed island, an official said Wednesday.
North Korean military leaders agree in principle to a hot line with Seoul and offer to return U.S. remains.
Yesterday afternoon, the worst artillery attack since the end of the Korean War happened in the vicinity of Seoul. North Korea shelled Yeonpyeong Island, killing two civilians and two marines, and destroying a number of buildings there.
Mike Chinoy reports on the exchange of artillery fire between North and South Korea.
Two viewers who live in South Korea tell CNN how they are reacting to news of the crisis.
On the surface, Seoul, the capital of economic powerhouse South Korea, is one of the most impressive cities in East Asia: Sprawling and prosperous, hi-tech and self confident.
A bronze statue was unveiled in Seoul on June 22, honoring a young American hero who fell in the battlefield in September 1950. A doctorate candidate of honor at Harvard University, William Hamilton Shaw did not hesitate to answer the call to defend Korea and protect freedom and peace.
South Korea has denounced a policy that called for a peaceful engagement with North Korea as a failure.
An early-morning fire tore through a South Korean nursing home, killing ten people and injuring another seventeen, according to police.
South Korea will mobilize its largest security force ever in anticipation of widespread protests during the G-20 summit next month in Seoul, the Yonhap news agency said.
Greece's Finance Minister says there is common ground for countries to resolve the current global currency spat.
Record rainfall that flooded roads, subway lines and buildings has left two fishermen missing in northeastern South Korea, the Yonhap news agency reported Wednesday.
A frenzy of diplomatic activity was underway around the tense Korean peninsula Thursday, with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il reportedly traveling through China, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visiting Pyongyang, and the Chinese envoy to six-party denuclearization talks landing in Seoul.
Park Sang Hak and his family jammed 150,000 sheets of paper, dollar bills, DVDs and tiny AM/FM radios inside bags attached to giant inflatable helium balloons.
A couple whose baby starved to death while they raised a virtual child in an online fantasy game was sentenced Friday, their defense attorney said.
As South Korea awaits the results of a probe into the sinking of a warship, expected to be made public Thursday, debate is already underway over the policy options open to Seoul if the investigation holds North Korea responsible.
The mood was somber in South Korea Thursday as the nation officially honored the sailors who were lost when their warship went down near disputed waters off North Korea last month.
The South Korean navy honors 46 sailors killed or left missing when a ship sank in waters near North Korea.
We know the point of the 2010 Census is to count us, one by one, to tally every last resident, but the massive project of course has more prying, if limited, interests.
Police have arrested a South Korean couple whose toddler starved to death while they were raising a virtual child online, authorities said.
Imagine that you could double the size of your apartment as a reward for saving electricity, water and gas. It's an idea proposed by the Seoul-based design collective Randomwalks and architect Lee Min-soo for the green redevelopment of Incheon, outside the South Korean capital.
An explosion at a state-run weapons research lab north of Seoul killed one person and injured five on Thursday, South Korea's semiofficial Yonhap news agency reported.
Seoul is a bit of curio. On the surface it's as modern as any city could hope to be, addicted as it is to technology and modern design.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton on Tuesday urged urban leaders and policymakers they need to take the lead now in fighting climate change.
The owners of New York's Empire State Building are spending millions to go "green." CNN's Maggie Lake reports
England's Football Association is struggling to improve sportmanship on the pitch. ITN's Richard Pallot reports.
South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into a deadly fire that broke out during a police standoff with protesters, a police spokesman said Wednesday.
Working-level military officers from North Korea and South Korea met Monday to discuss improving their lines of communication amid strained ties between the divided nations, officials said.
A financially strapped South Korean man went on an arson and stabbing rampage in Seoul on Monday, leaving six people dead and seven others wounded, police said
While the world speculates on Kim Jong Il's health and whether Washington can get nuclear talks back on track, millions of North Koreans are running out of food
North Korea's rejection this week of the Six Party nuclear disarmament terms didn't shock the diplomats who helped make them. But it did inspire a few choice words: Here we go again
An American woman received five puppies Tuesday that were cloned from her beloved late pitbull, becoming the inaugural customer of a South Korean company that says it is the world's first successful commercial canine cloning service
A North Korean soldier fatally shot a South Korean tourist Friday at a mountain resort in the communist north
South Korean police raided the offices of civic groups that have led weeks of protests against a government plan to resume U.S. beef imports
Thousands of protesters battled riot police in downtown Seoul early Sunday morning after a rally opposing South Korea's decision to import U.S. beef turned violent. More than 100 were wounded, the state news agency reported.
A deal to resume imports of U.S. beef may have sparked the demonstrations in Seoul, but the unrest feeds off a menu of grievances
South Korean officials said Monday they have killed all poultry in Seoul, the capital, to curb the spread of bird flu following a new outbreak of the disease in the city
A catastrophe is poised to strike the most isolated and dangerous country in the world, spurred by the global food crisis and Kim Jong Il's pride
After a suspected arsonist destroys one of Seoul's most important landmarks, questions are being raised over why South Korea isn't doing more to protect its architectural heritage
It all starts on the sixth floor of the five-star Lotte Hotel, in the center of Seoul. After booking my place for Panmunjom Travel Center's Combined Tour, I show up at the agency office at 7:45 on a chilly Friday morning in December to begin my adventure.
South Korea is reputed to be the most wired country in the world. CNN has asked readers to weigh in on the topic. How is technology affecting daily life in South Korea, and influencing the rest of the world? Below is a selection of responses, some of which have been edited for length and clarity:
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il greeted South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun Tuesday at the start of only the second-ever summit between leaders of the two nations, but Kim won't meet formally with Roh until Wednesday.
With his term ending, President Roh Moo Hyun wants a dÉtente with Pyongyang to cap his political career. Not everyone is convinced
Freed hostages return home
Seven years after a historic but virtually fruitless meeting, the rivals schedule a summit. But will it be any more successful?
South Koreans expressed shock Wednesday, as new details revealed that the Virginia Tech shooter was Cho Seung-Hui, who was born -- and lived for eight years -- in Seoul.
South Korea's President Roh Moo-hyun sits down for a summit meeting with President George W. Bush on Thursday at a time when the security alliance between the two countries that has helped maintain stability in Northeast Asia for more than half a century faces unprecedented challenges.
A huge "red wave" is expected to engulf downtown South Korea's capital Tuesday as the nation kicks off its participation in World Cup 2006.
South Korea coach Dick Advocaat named 10 World Cup veterans Thursday in his squad for the finals in Germany and hopes to repeat the semifinal showing of four years ago.
Group G | World ranking: 29
An American real estate developer is planning to build one of the world's tallest buildings near Seoul, South Korea, according to a published report.
An upturn in oil prices could overcome some positive corporate news to send stocks lower when markets open Thursday.
Delegates from North and South Korea have agreed to seek a peaceful resolution to the North's nuclear standoff with the international community, but they failed to set a date for stalled disarmament talks to resume.
North Korea has proposed working-level meetings with South Korea early next week, ahead of the five-year anniversary of the historic inter-Korean summit, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said Saturday.
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Festival of Christmas Praise
The Providence Chamber Singers invite you to celebrate the season with the annual Festival of Christmas Praise. The choir will perform highlights from their repertoire along with seasonal music from across the centuries.
Providence is also pleased to welcome back the Winnipeg Brass Quintet, sure to add to the festive settings of carols and songs for the season. The audience will be invited to join the chorus, brass quintet and string ensemble, accompanied by the chapel organ, in singing a selection of beloved hymns and carols.
The Festival of Christmas Praise has a strong and loyal following and the concert is a gift to the community. This concert is made possible by a number of generous sponsors. There will be an opportunity to contribute to the Providence University College Performing Arts Department.
Location: R. W. Affleck Chapel
Contact: Karen Sunabacka
Phone: 204-433-7488 ext. 271
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WASHINGTON – Retired Colonel Dan Choike, the former commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, at which Private Bradley Manning was held, took the stand Tuesday and shed more light on the public relations and mental health concerns surrounding the incarceration of the Army intelligence analyst whose "Cablegate" document provisions to WikiLeaks sparked a global conflagration, culminating in the Arab Spring and the Occupy movement. Senior Quantico Marine officers anticipated ongoing complaints about the private's treatment, and disregarded repeated advice from base forensic psychiatrists that the private did not need to be on suicide watch. Outright disagreement continued regarding the facts of an incident in which Private Manning alleges he was forced to stand naked. Col. Choike claims that he was offered a suicide smock and a blanket but refused those coverings.
Defense attorney David Coombs asked Col. Choike if he "knew" that Private Manning was asked to "put the blanket [covering him] back" when ordered to stand up. First the colonel replied simply, "no," before adding to the attorney, "You're talking hypotheticals." As this exchange proceeded the private watched with wider, more interested eyes than usual, biting his lips.
Black-and-white factual disagreement also exists as to whether Private Manning was allowed only 20 minutes, as opposed to a full hour, of "sunshine call," time outside in shackles.
The commander consistently ignored the advice of two psychiatrists, and Captain William Hoctor and Colonel Rick Malone — Capt. Hoctor's advice particularly because one of his patients had recently killed himself while in the brig only a couple of weeks into his detention.
Presented exhibits included a "standard confinement pillow;" a "suicide mattress;" a green "suicide smock," a cousin to the straitjacket; and two nooses — one a peach-colored makeshift bedsheet noose, the other constructed from sandbag ties. While defense counsel were quick to chime in that Private Manning had used neither noose, later this week Private Manning would testify to having made the bedsheet noose during his initial detention in Kuwait, a time during which American politicians and media personalities were roundly calling for the prisoner's execution. Col. Choike cited factors that encouraged him to disregard psychiatrists' advice that Manning not any longer be required to be put on suicide watch, a condition that would necessitate his wearing a chafing, restrictive smock the private claims gave him rub burns. Col. Choike, now a civilian employed at Stafford, Virginia's Technology Associates, said the "seriousness" of Private Manning's charges, "strained family relationships" and "erratic behavior" contributed to the continuing suicide watch. The "erratic behavior," testified Col Choike, included "playing peek-a-boo," "erratic dancing" and licking the bars of his cell.
Incredibly defense counsel claimed that the bar-licking might have been due to sleepwalking caused by anti-anxiety agents given to Private Manning. Neither side offered any details on the specific prescription medications given to Private Manning, but Capt. Hoctor said that Private Manning's medication could cause sleepwalking and allegedly the bar-licking.
Col. Choike said that, instead of Capt. Hoctor and Col. Malone, he deferred to the chain of command and specifically the judgment of a dentist in charge of the Quantico medical clinic.
Both sides agree that Private Manning communicated to a guard that if he really wanted to hurt himself he could do with his waistband or his flip-flops. Col. Choike said that that guard took the statement so seriously that he relayed the concern to Barnes. In Mr. Coombs' questioning of Col. Choike, he said that Private Manning was merely commenting on the absurdity of his being on suicide watch, a status that denied him more comfortable bedding and underwear to sleep in at night. Col. Choike said that subordinates did not make him aware that Private Manning was smiling when he made the observation, as Mr. Coombs implied.
Upon being questioned by David Coombs, Col. Choike disavowed the tone of a Dr. Seuss-ian poem in an email by Marine Corps legal counsel Christopher Greer to Col. Choike:
"I can wear them in a box. I can wear them with a fox. I can wear them in the day. I can wear them so I say. But I can't wear them at night. My comments gave the staff a fright."
Brig Commander Col. Robert Oltman would respond to Lt. Col. Greer's email by himself referencing "Green Eggs & Ham," signing his name "Sam I am." On Wednesday, when he took the stand, Col. Oltman said that it would have been irresponsible not to take what Manning's "flip-flop" line as being serious. "You don't joke about suicide," Col. Oltman testified, according to Bradley Manning Support Group writer Nathan Fuller.
Given the generally high rate of guilty verdicts in military trials, and his own offers to make a conditional plea "by substitution," Private Manning's defense strategy over the next three months hinges on calls for sympathy based, respectively, on the length of his pre-trial incarceration (over 900 days), and the severity of his treatment during that time. Private Manning will try to cut deals in which each day of his upcoming will count for multiple days, depending on how much defense counsel can impress upon Judge Denise Lind the degree of unpleasantness in at least 23-hour-a-day lockdowns in a 6-foot-by-8-foot cell. Private Manning has called for a dismissal of his case due to a claim that his right to a speedy trial was ignored.
David Coombs and prosecutor Major Ashden Fein are locked in a chicken-and-egg argument on the relationship between precautions allegedly intended to prevent Private Manning's suicide, and those measures' ironic, potential debilitating effects on Private Manning's state of mind. The private's treatment faced such scrutiny that it was enough to elicit criticism from a State Department spokesman and a U.N. special rapporteur on torture. Throughout his hours of questioning Tuesday's witness Mr. Coombs tried to highlight for the judge and the press in attendance a contrast in the levels of attention Col. Choike and his superiors paid to public relations management of Private Manning's incarceration, as opposed to the prisoner's actual treatment.
Observers to the first day of the trial included Maryland Green Party Senate candidate and attorney Kevin Zeese and Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst who briefed multiple presidents on the Soviet Union during the Cold War. As the trial was on recess, waiting in the observers trailer next to the courtroom, Mr. McGovern communicated his confidence that there was a net social benefit to Private Manning's leaking of secret-classified documents. Near and dear to Mr. McGovern's heart is fragmentary order (FRAGO) 242, revealed via the Iraq War logs, which Mr. McGovern said was the brain-child of now resigned CIA director David Petraeus, who then served as the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq.
Field reports, made available through Private Manning's infractions, reveal a tolerance of detainee abuse by occupying U.S. authorities, in light of FRAGO 242, named in one May 16, 2005 instance as: "Provided the initial report [of abuse] confirms US forces were not involved in the detainee abuse, no further investigation will be conducted unless directed by [higher headquarters]."
A November 29, 2005 press conference provides an exchange in contradiction with this fragmentary order, during which then Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Joint Chiefs Chair General Peter Pace exhibited differing perspectives on the blind eye UPI's Pam Hess said the U.S. military was turning to prisoner abuse by Iraqi security forces, who Secretary Rumsfeld opined were doing a "darn good job."
General Pace said, "It is absolutely the responsibility of every U.S. service member, if they see inhumane treatment being conducted, to intervene to stop it. As an example of how to do it if you don't see if happening but you're told about it is exactly what happened a couple weeks ago. There's a report from an Iraqi to [General Karl Horst] that there is possibility of inhumane treatment in a particular facility. That U.S. commander got together with his Iraqi counterparts. They went together to the facility, found what they found, reported it to the Iraqi government, and the Iraqi government has taken ownership of that problem and is investigating it. So they did exactly what they should have done.
Secretary Rumsfeld said, "But I don't think you mean they have an obligation to physically stop it. It's to report it."
To this General Pace offered contradiction, "If they are physically present when inhumane treatment is taking place, sir, they have an obligation to try to stop it."
Ray McGovern published a blog post Wednesday that details his own take on Private Manning's treatment, which takes much inspiration from The Guardian's reporting on the revelations Private Manning brought to the eyes of the world. Secretary Rumsfeld did publicly urge the Iraqi government to investigate grisly examples of prisoner abuse, while insisting on deferring to Iraq's own investigative mechanisms, citing the occupied nation's "sovereignty."
From The Guardian:
A man who was detained by Iraqi soldiers in an underground bunker reported that he had been subjected to the notoriously painful strappado position: with his hands tied behind his back, he was suspended from the ceiling by his wrists. The soldiers had then whipped him with plastic piping and used electric drills on him. The log records that the man was treated by US medics; the paperwork was sent through the necessary channels; but yet again, no investigation was required.
The court has ruled that Private Manning's own motives or the effects of his leaks, as The Internet Chronicle has previously reported while attending a pre-trial session, are to have no effect on the outcome on his sentence or charges. As evinced by the private two consective nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, his motives have elicited widespread laud.
As The Internet Chronicle reported last April, David Coombs' pre-trial arguments suggested the possibility that Private Manning may have exercised personal discretion in his choice of particular documents to hand off to WikiLeaks, leaving open the possibility that the private may have removed information to protect U.S. assets, techniques, tactics and procedures. However, as was reported, "the defense's suggestions that Private Manning, Mr. Fein argued, had performed self-redactions to mitigate damage were not material; the defendant, he said, lacked the direct knowledge as well as the original classification authority (OCA) to properly make such an assessment [of what to leak]."
In conversation with Kevin Zeese in the parking lot of the Fort Meade base theater, long-time source Mr. Zeese contended that, had any harm come to a U.S. serviceman or servicewoman, as a result of Private Manning's leaks, political pressure would have been too seductive to avoid placing this additional heat on the private, despite the State Department's standard line, dating back to December 2010, that it does not comment on leaked classified information.
"If the government could show the documents Manning released caused direct harm they would jump at the opportunity," said Mr. Zeese. "I would be surprised if they didn't."


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Comment posted on Now see for yourself: For Argyll challenges anyone to say SPR plans for Argyll Array at Tiree are acceptable by Karl Hughes
I think the biggest issue here is that neither side at the recent circus meeting had their act together…much of what was said was subjective…(Alex rubbed his hands with glee having ensured the debate became a farce…he is a master player…a consumate player of persona's) this coming from un-elected members of the public is fair enough…but subjective comments from elected members of parliment, or indeed disrespectfull gestures eminating from elected members of parliment should raise eyebrows if not questions…after all I am sure they put in their expenses claims at the end of the day and we foot the bill…the issues involving wind power have such far reaching consequences on both a local and global level that we need debate backed by fact…not political posturing and showmanship…what ever happened to plain speaking and respect…I fear that it ended when politicians entered the ranks of the pseudo professional.
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I read somwhere that on average wind velocity drops at night…but do't quote me…
En route home…catch you soon. Karl
- I am not sure Robert…but it would have to be a pretty huge battery…worth looking into simply to be amazed !
When I say battery…I am refering to pump storage.
- Will more Glens have to be flooded to provide a "battery" facility for wind…or is the possibility of an export cable to Norway part of this plan ?
If this does become the case…then the environmental footprint of wind is a true can of worms that needs further review…we will have folks all over Scotland and maybe Norway too… becoming NIMBY by proxy.
Rather than in my case NIMBY by necessity.
- Hi I am just going on the JNCC/and Dipper 1981 documents. I would presume the higher oxygenation is due to the swell breaking over so many skerries in the Skerryvore area, the large tidal races, the near continual pounding of an Atlantic swell on shallow water…
"Are you saying the waters of Tiree are SUPER SATURATED with oxygen" No…you have said that…I did not say that please read my post again !
Also note the other contributing factors for good conditions, seabed, cover…kelp etc. It takes, I presume many contributing factors to make a sustainable and varied ecosystem…one of these being above average (whatever average is) O2 levels.
- SPR's EIA is ongoing…seems that SPR are trying to fill in any percieved gaps…lets remember JNCC etc are out there to find out what should or needs to be protected…SPR are out there to look at mitigation…or to look and see if mitigation is possible !
And yes if this project goes ahead…the damage will happen, at seabed/beneath the waves and on the surface…SPR are only now realising how much damage will occur.
Ultimately how much environmental damage are the Scottish Government willing to allow for 6.5 billion GBP ?…and does SPR really want want to end up having world wide headlines saying it is going ahead with damaging areas already noted to be in need of full protection…It will do nothing for offshore wind renewables, or the green credentials this multi national uses to support it's projects. The Scottish government also have to realise that this development is a step to far.
Recent comments by Karl Hughes
- Challenge to Scottish Government: Change the everyday racist discrimination that asks how civilised is Scotland?
"who I helped fight against the 'Tiree Array'. Have a nice one" LOL… don't even go there MK…unless you feel you want to take a fall from that self constructed ever wobbly pedestal.
"Change the everyday racist discrimination that asks how civilised is Scotland?" no changing you malcolm..
C U next time we pass Ardfern, we will pop in for a nice cuppa chia…Can't involve myself in your rhetoric just now….. I have a plane to catch.,,fun things to do…
toodle pip '
- Challenge to Scottish Government: Change the everyday racist discrimination that asks how civilised is Scotland?
Two balanced articles here…recognising the problems and the solutions associated with nomadic people within the uk. Please also note the two distinctive ethnic groups…Roma & Irish Travellers
Please also note the biggest issue is deeply ingrained social xenophobia and racism from local government, sucessive national government and the general population…
FA also shows its own lack of knowledge of Roma culture and traditions, perfectly condensed in this sentence…"There are flush lavatories on the site – in the wash block, with residents forced to go outside in the night in all weathers."
Roma do not have inside toilets, and do not wash clothing inside the van…this is a historical hygiene tradition brought about by life on the road…
Anyways…having slept on the entire thread; I am still of the mind that unless folk learn the difference between all the groups that make up travelling folk, look at the different cultures…. and the deeply rooted historic xenophobia…then look at the simple solutions to obvious problems associated witn traveler illegal camps…the percieved poblems will persist…problems generated by society and placed on the travelers.
Its a sad fact that these British Citizens have less resources available than your average asylum seeker, or lifer in a uk prison…Its even sadder that we still have individuals who seem hell bent on burning witches in the 21st century… they can be found on this thread and typify the ignorance of the extreme few.
Leave you to it.
- Challenge to Scottish Government: Change the everyday racist discrimination that asks how civilised is Scotland?
Fair enough…I have a bee in my bonnet over the whole issue…roma/romanichal are thrown into the pot with other travellers….there should be recognition of all the different groups. Ultimately they have all been pushed out to the fringes of society…the problems, and they do exist…have been caused by ignoring all the needs of a nomadic people in a fixed society….for centuries…biggest changes happened with mechanisation of farming practices…enclosure act, etc…etc..etc..the xenophobic attitude towards these folk is beyond comparison in the uk…
- Challenge to Scottish Government: Change the everyday racist discrimination that asks how civilised is Scotland?
LOL… warranted ?… ouch ! anyhow maybe you have sent lowry hamewart, Tae think again.
- Challenge to Scottish Government: Change the everyday racist discrimination that asks how civilised is Scotland?
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"Pack everything you might need, then take half of it out," was one student's advice. It will be there when you get back. Let practicality be your guide for packing.
Keep in mind that overseas it's perfectly acceptable to wear the same outfit a few times in one week. If you plan carefully so that all articles of clothing mix and match, you can create plenty of different outfits from a minimum number of items. Also remember that the weather can vary quite a bit throughout the day and from town to town. Choose clothes that are good for layering.
The climate varies across Greece. Winter weather in is typically in the 30s/40s and snowfall is rare. Without the powerful heating that you may be used to, it will seem colder, so remember to wear layers.
In the summer it is very hot with temperatures and seasons that correspond to the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Remember, though, that air conditioning is not common in homes, businesses, and transport so it will seem even hotter!
Practical and sturdy clothes are what you need for your stay in Greece. Here's a list of things to take:
Students who have participated on the program in the past have said it is important to know how stylish the Athenians dress. Elementary school students aside, young Greek women and men are very keen on tailored clothes and baggy attire is not acceptable. They tuck in their shirts and wear belts with their trousers and jeans with belts. Sweats are worn only to the gym.
You should feel free to bring what you would wear at your home school as well as things that you might consider slightly too dressy for at home. We want to stress that layers, cotton and sweats will be needed to stay warm in the under-heated apartments. The list above is a guide for you to consider.
Also, clothes are not terribly expensive in certain shops, so you can buy a few things upon arrival.
You will need to bring your own sheets and towels. We provide blankets and pillows. Bring two sets of flat twin sheets (not fitted). Two towels should be enough. Don't forget a washcloth.
Irons will be provided in Arcadia University housing. Do not bring a hair dryer from the US because using one in your Athenian apartment usually results in blowing the fuses! Be prepared to buy a hair dryer in Athens. The Arcadia Center has several hair dryers left by previous students. These, and other small useful appliances, will be raffled off during orientation week.
If you wear soft lenses, bring all of your solution from home. You may not find your brand abroad and, even if you do, it will be very expensive. Remember, Greece is often dusty in hot weather creating problems for lens-wearers. Be sure to bring along a pair of regular glasses as well as sunglasses.
Because of the difference in voltage, the timer may not shut off properly. Besides, it may be hard to find electrical outlets when you're on the road traveling. However, if you can't stand chemicals, try the dual voltage (120/240) unit from Cooper Vision.
Bring your laptop with you. The Arcadia Center and all the student apartments are equipped with wireless internet. There are 12 desktop computers in the Arcadia Center computer lab as well as one student printer.
These count as one piece of luggage on the flight if they're large (like guitars). If you bring an instrument, make sure it is properly insured and safeguarded for travel in a sturdy, hard-surfaced case.
A bicycle isn't practical in Athens, so leave yours at home.
You'll need a small bag for books and perhaps a larger backpack (with frame) for weekend trips and field trips. Large backpacks count as one piece of luggage on the flight over since they're too large to take on board as carry-on luggage.
Don't invest in a brand new set of luggage for the trip. A sturdy suitcase or duffel bag and one backpack will do. Duffel bags are the easiest to store and practical as long as they're a reasonable size. If your duffel bag is bigger than you are, it's too big. Whatever luggage you choose, be sure to put your name and home address on a luggage tag on the outside and on a piece of paper in an inside pocket.
A camera will help you to capture your overseas experience. One word of caution, though, cameras disappear. If you have an expensive camera, have it insured.
You'll find everything you'll need in Greece, so don't bring extra supplies with you.
If you take a prescription medication make sure you have enough to last your entire stay abroad. Don't assume that you can get the same medication abroad. A prescription from home will NOT be filled in Greece. You'll need a new one from a Greek doctor before you can purchase a refill. Be sure all prescriptions you take with you are labeled with your name, the name of your physician and the generic name of the medication.
Pack the small, battery-operated, travel kind. It's an absolute must if you want to catch an early train.
Bring along your favorite photos of your family and friends. You can decorate your room with them and show them to people you meet.
Pack a copy of your college's undergraduate catalog and/or any papers you were given with instructions about credit transfer. Also remember to pack the course descriptions you received for your program and anything else you received from us. You'll need to refer to these materials overseas. Your study abroad advisor's/home school's fax and phone numbers, as well as the e-mail address, will prove to be helpful too, especially if you have to contact your advisor for course approval.
The Arcadia University College of Global Studies supports the guidelines described in "Responsible Study Abroad: Health and Safety Guidelines" for program sponsors, participants and parents by the Interorganizational Task Force on Safety and Responsibility in Study Abroad. To view the complete text of these guidelines, visit on our website.
A little common sense goes a long way. Do not bring any valuables which promote theft and cannot be easily replaced. Put identification labels inside each of your bags (not just on the outside). We also recommend that you leave a photocopy of the data page of your passport (passport number, the date and place of issue) at home and keep a copy with your belongings in case it is lost or stolen. To insure your baggage and personal effects inexpensively, investigate adding a rider to your family's homeowners' policy or purchase personal possessions insurance. Arcadia University does not insure your possessions against loss or theft, but you can and should. Some other valuable tips to protect yourself include:
If you pack carefully, you will be able to fit all that you need within the airline baggage allowance (two checked pieces and one carry-on). We strongly recommend against your planning to have things sent to you after you settle in overseas. You may have things shipped to the Arcadia office, but they must arrive after you do. Shipping overseas can be very expensive, so you may want to comparison shop to find the best rates. Since there is always an Arcadia staff member in our office, we recommend that you send mail, particularly parcels, to the Arcadia Center.
Whatever you do, do not send a trunk. Even if you can find a freight forwarder to ship it and clear it through customs, it will be difficult to handle once you get it, a problem to store, and even more troublesome and expensive to send back home.
Keep in mind that when you ship items, Customs officials sometimes add a VAT (Value Added Tax). If your friends or family are shipping items to you, make sure that all tags are removed from the item and mark the package "For personal Use Only." In general, it is better to bring all items with you in your luggage and NOT have additional items shipped unless absolutely necessary.


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God's Rich Mercy: Everybody Knows That?
by Rev. Thomas Egger In his letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul proclaims that our God is "rich in mercy" (Eph. 2:4). Throughout Holy Scripture, no other description is so central to the character of God. When the children of Israel rebelled against Him in the wilderness, building and worshipping a golden calf, they were […]Read full story
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Lutherans Engage
Youth Ministry: Connecting Young People to Christ
Matthew Rhodes, a 19-year-old college sophomore from South Dakota, said his local church and youth ministry helped him find a solid faith in Jesus Christ. Learn how LCMS Youth Ministry works with congregations and districts, and serves as a resource and a network for their ministry to young people inside and outside the Christian faith.Read full story
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Ministry News
StewardCAST Newsletter – August 2014
In this issue from LCMS' Stewardship Ministry, an updated list of objectives for stewardship ministry is provided. The goals listed are practical and functional and are meant to be applied to situations that are both internal and external. The list's intended audience is individuals, families and congregations. The Board of Stewardship has adopted these objectives […]Read full story
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Press Room
Missouri Synod Lutherans plan fall filming of Rosa Young documentary
ST. LOUIS, August 28, 2014—A script is ready to go, casting has begun and filming is planned by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) for Sept. 22-26 in and around Rosebud and Selma, Ala., for the first documentary about the life of Dr. Rosa Jinsey Young, often considered "the mother of black Lutheranism in central Alabama."Read full story
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By Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse Progressive fads sweep through the culture like clockwork. Remember the impending global ice age in the 1970s that morphed into global warming today? How about the fight about abortion where anyone who dared criticize it was branded as a hater of women? Remember the Equal Rights Amendment and how convinced its supporters were that it was absolutely necessary for a just society? None of these movements should be taken lightly of course but that doesn't disqualify them as fads. There is always a strong strain of self-justification among Progressive Culture Warriors; a posturing that creates a facade of virtue and labels the critic as ignorant. Fellow travelers bask in that warm glow of imputed righteousness that they generously confer on each other. The rest of us can return to our caves. That kind of arrogance informs the new Facebook group "Listening: Breaking the Silence on Sexuality with the Orthodox Church." The tendentious title … [Read more...]
Facebook "Listening" Group Drags Culture Wars into the Orthodox Church
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Peter Kreeft: Moral exhortations
February 15, 2010 6:52 PM
H/T: Mere Orthodoxy Peter Kreeft is an incisive social thinker who draws from Catholic social teaching for insight into the deeper currents of American culture. The Orthodox and Catholics see eye to eye on many of his points. … [Read more...]


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Years after walking away from her past as a teenage private eye, Veronica Mars gets pulled back to her hometown - just in time for her high school reunion - in order to help her old flame Logan Echolls, who's embroiled in a murder mystery.
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The Other Woman
After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been betraying. And when yet another love affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot revenge on the three-timing S.O.B.
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of super villains against him, impacting his life.
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A scientist's drive for artificial intelligence, takes on dangerous implications when his consciousness is uploaded into one such program.
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Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery
When Shaggy and Scooby win tickets to WrestleMania, the entire gang travels in the Mystery Machine to WWE City to attend the epic event. However, when a mysterious ghostly bear appears and threatens to ruin the show, Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred work with WWE Superstars to solve the case.
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Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.
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Million Dollar Arm
A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball.
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text: Celebrity Twitter Hair and Beauty Tips Celebrities Talk Beauty on Twitter by Lacey Gattis 4/09/12 0 Reactions 19 Shares Print 0 3 16 0 0 So many celebrities are tweeting these days, and among all the fan shout-outs and teasers for new projects, there are also some pretty great beauty observations. Whether it's Zooey Deschanel talking about her latest manicure, Ke$ha hyping up the benefits of backcombing, or Katy Perry explaining her latest hair saga, check out these glimpses into your favorite stars' dressing rooms. Source: Getty Zooey Deschanel What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Zooey Deschanel is quite the nail art aficionado, and she tweets her new manicures pretty frequently. So what are her top nail art ideas for Spring 2012? So far, she's tweeted these quirky blue French tips and these writerly courier font stencil nails. Source: Getty 1 / 9 Ke$ha What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ke$ha really, truly loves her messy bedhead. "Why did my mom never tell me the magic of teasing ones hair," she once tweeted. "It actually is the f***ing jam. And some rave hairspray." She also advised her followers that "bigger = better. with my hair that is . . . well. and everything else." Source: Getty 2 / 9 Kelly Osbourne What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kelly Osbourne is a big fan of MAC lip products. Last November, when Twitter fans asked her about her signature shade, she responded, "It's MAC and it's called candy yum yum it's my favorite lip stick on earth! I wish they would rename it kelly yum yum!" Source: Getty 3 / 9 Rihanna What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Young ladies, love yourself! Your skin, your booty, your hair...," Rihanna tweeted last year. "You're all beautiful! Keep your hearts pure! Love and laugh, and live life." Even with such a circumspect philosophy, though, she's no stranger to more plebeian beauty issues. After a particularly egregious hairstyling mishap, she tweeted, "New hair....new curling iron BURN......damn 5head always in the way." Source: Getty 4 / 9 Ginnifer Goodwin What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ginnifer Goodwin wowed at the People's Choice Awards with vintage-inspired hair, but admitted that it's not the easiest look to get on your own. "Been trying to finger wave my hair in the days since," she tweeted. "Harder than i thought it'd be!" Source: Getty 6 / 9 Lady Gaga What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Back in January, the Lady went on a home hair-bleaching adventure and tweeted a series of tips that could only have come from Gaga. She started with "Bleaching my hair! Scalp burning like a champ. A real blond loves a #PeroxideShot." By later that evening she was advising "Note to bleached blondes who are toning: do not fear the sting of toner! Wait five minutes and it's just so painful your scalp will numb." Clearly, Gaga's hair philosophy is just as avant garde as her fashion sense. Source: Getty 6 / 9 Britney Spears What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Britney Spears isn't as beauty-obsessed as many of her fellow celebrities, but she knows a good hair tool when she sees one. Ms. Spears was looking for a gift for her mother when a Twitter follower recommended an EZ Curler curling iron. After the holidays, she came back with a mini product review, telling the Twitterverse "I went ahead & gave mom her ezcurler… it works!!!" Source: Getty 7 / 9 Katy Perry What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Color chamelon Katy Perry knows of what she speaks when it comes to changing hair. On March 5, she tweeted her backup dancer @onlyLeah that "girls that have straight hair want curly and the curly girls want straight #happinesscomesfromwithin." Katy's also not shy about revealing that her hair often comes from someone else's head, and tweeted a photo of her extensions lying on a dressing room table with the caption "the hair of blessed virgins. That is my secret." Source: Getty 8 / 9 Taylor Swift What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Taylor Swift is willing to try lots of different makeup and hairstyles, but according to her Twitter account, she does have one cardinal rule: "Beach hair is glamorous. Lake hair is not." 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CHICAGO, Ill. -- Chicago Police closed a portion of North Michigan Avenue for nearly two hours Tuesday morning after a suspicious object was found taped to a flag pole.
Bomb and arson units were called to the 400 block of Michigan Avenue just after 10 a.m. A remote-controlled robot was seen retrieving the object and a bomb technician dismantled it on the sidewalk. The object was later determined to be a stuffed animal.
Squad cars blocked Michigan Avenue in both directions and police began reopening the busy street just after noon. This is the second time in as many days that part of the Magnificent Mile was shut down for a suspicious item.
On Monday, the Michigan Avenue Bridge was closed to pedestrians and Chicago River closed to boats after a suspicious-looking bottle was found near the bridge. It was determined the bottle contained drain cleaner.
An all-clear was given Monday about an hour after the bridge and river were shut down.


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A back injury that forced Houston Texans running back Arian Foster to exit last week's loss will keep him sidelined during Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, interim head coach Wade Phillips announced.
Arian Foster is out Sunday, Wade Phillips announced.— NFL: AroundTheLeague (@NFL_ATL) November 8, 2013
Foster has missed practice this week after he suffered the injury during the first quarter of the Texans' 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Phillips did not expand on a timetable for the Pro Bowler's return.
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Ben Tate, who rushed for 81 yards on 22 carries against the Colts, will fill in for Foster.
Foster has battled through injuries all season, also leaving a loss to Kansas City in Week 7 with a hamstring injury. After averaging 113.7 yards per game between Weeks 4 and 6, he has just 11 yards in limited playing time over the last two games. He has rushed for a total of 542 yards and scored two touchdowns this season.
Phillips is serving as the Texans' interim coach while Gary Kubiak recovers from health problems.
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April 25, 2007
KISSONLINE.com KISS comments on upcoming summer shows: KISS - it's bigger than all of us. It's bigger than me. It's bigger than you. It does what it wants. It has a life of its own. It defies gravity, critics and the Gods. Paul, Tommy, Eric and yours truly will show up this Summer - Ready to Rock! - Gene Simmons It's exciting that KISS is gearing up for a few shows this summer. I'm very much looking forward to seeing all of our friends out there, and rockin' and rollin' in the summer heat. See ya on the road! - Tommy Thayer The BIG Silver & Black machine (also known as KISS) will roll once again this summer! Looking forward to putting on the warpaint and rockin' your world! - Eric Singer KISS will perform at Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie on July 20. Tickets are available via the Internet at www.kewadin.com or by phone at 1-800-KEWADIN (539-2346) KISS will also perform at the Rock Fest 2007 in Cadott, Wisconsin on July 21. To order tickets for the Rock Fest at http://rock-fest.com/ or by calling 800-326-3378.
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