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ODU Gets New History Courses from Holocaust Museum Connection
The summer studies relationship that Annette Finley-Croswhite, professor of history at Old Dominion University, has forged with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., has resulted in some important new courses being offered by the university's Department of History.
Finley-Croswhite is a specialist in French history and the co-author of "Murder in the Métro: Laetitia Toureaux and the Cagoule in 1930s France" (LSU, 2010, 2012), which exposed a fascist underworld in pre-World War II France.
The book led to her receiving a Silberman Teaching Grant that allowed her to spend last summer working with the Holocaust Museum's Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies. This summer she was granted a Silberman Follow-up Award at the center. The product of the two summers' work are new history courses at ODU and an upcoming study abroad program that focus on the Holocaust.
Her teaching grant and fellowship have allowed her to prepare two new courses. During the spring 2012 semester she taught Vichy and the French Holocaust/Shoah and this fall she will teach Holocaust and Film. In addition, she will lead a study abroad course in spring 2013 titled Paris/Auschwitz.
"No Holocaust courses have ever been offered by the Department of History at ODU, so this grant and fellowship have allowed us to broaden our curriculum in history with these important courses," Finley-Croswhite said.
"My time at the museum has allowed me to collect materials for use in my teaching, and pursue applicable related research interests. I have full access to the museum's rich research resources - the library, archives, memoir collection, photo archives, oral testimony collection, film and video archive, Holocaust survivor database, etc. - as well as the opportunity to consult, interact and work with museum staff and visiting scholars on issues relating to both teaching and research."
This summer, she is also writing a scholarly article, "Synagogues on the Streets of Paris: October 2-3, 1941, and the French mini-'Kristallnacht.'"
"This is about the bombing of seven Paris synagogues by right-wing French extremists and the Jewish reaction to, and memory of, these events," she said.
Finley-Croswhite's major research project currently is aimed at producing a new book related to her last one. "While writing 'Murder in the Métro,' I began to focus on a group of right-wing extremists who were also anti-Semites. I'm currently writing a new book with co-author Gayle K. Brunelle that follows this group of terrorists into World War II." The title of the new work will be "Vengeance: Vichy and the Assassination of Marx Dormoy."
The ODU professor will summarize her work in a presentation at the Center for Advanced Holocaust studies on Aug. 6 and will finish the fellowship program Aug. 10.
"Being a Silberman Scholar is such an incredible privilege," Finley-Croswhite said. "The Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies is a fantastically stimulating place for a scholar to work, and in this case, the benefits for Old Dominion students will be immediate. It is extremely important to engage our students in the study of the Holocaust and the lessons history teaches about the horrific ramifications of racism and the obligation of responsible citizenship in our world."
This article was posted on: July 31, 2012
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Jeffrey Dotson serves as the Treasurer and has interests in other corporate entities including Shapes Family Fitness, Inc., Crunch Sarasota, Inc. and six more corporations. Jeffrey's past corporate affiliations include Dotcor Enterprises LLC, Vrj Holdings, Inc.
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Administrators, directors and professors from The University of Texas-Pan American and Universidad Autonoma de Tamualipas (UAT) met Monday, Sept. 29 at the UTPA campus to discuss future plans to help create better academic opportunities on both sides of the border.
"We are looking at duplicating efforts that have been very successful in the past," said UTPA President Dr. Miguel A. Nevárez. "We have similar needs, and I think we can help each other become more productive in our academic efforts."
Participants from both universities were divided among academic programs including music, nursing, engineering, business, education, information technology, criminal justice, psychology and research. Each group formulated a plan that would enhance their relationships.
The participants suggested exchange programs for the music department, and the doctoral business and education programs; library services where both universities would have access to databases; engineering programs that would allow students from UAT to work on their thesis at UT Pan American; and collaborative research on topics such as public health, the economy, bio-medical/bio-technology and environmental issues.
"Our main goal is to provide exchange programs for our students and our professors that will make our schools competitive around the world," said Jesús Lavin Santos del Pardo, president of UAT. "Ultimately, we hope to provide consistency and quality among our programs."
Attending the event was Dr. Rodolfo Arévalo, provost/vice president for Academic Affairs; deans from each of the UTPA colleges; and more than 40 representatives from UAT.


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Just a quick update with the no-shaviness. Lookin good boys, looking good.
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Welcome to No Shave November!Posted in Off Topic on November 2, 2012 by sylus
This post is a bit different. It's a rare thing to get a glimpse behind the curtain, but today you are in luck. With November now under way, some of us at forthehorde are having a friendly little competition, not on the battlefield, but on our faces…. Okay, it's more innocent than it sounds. Let NO SHAVE NOVEMBER BEGIN!!! Forthehorde bloggers, Nimrock and Sylus, will be joined by friends of the blog(and real life friends). We have Kaza, brother of our Canadian correspondent and founder of forthehorde, Fikkle, we have Spiffie, one of our long time friends and guildies, and Jaarka, of former Wow fame, and current correspondent at Gaming Invaded. So, we will take a pic a week to keep you guys updated on the state of our faces. So, here's our first picture… Looks like some crazy mugshots if you ask me. You guys be the judge. Anyway, stay tuned to further developments on our faces…?
From left to right we have Nim, Spiff, OldManSy, Jaarka, and Kaza.
Until Monday, Monk Up.
Fickle Friday: List EditionPosted in Cataclysm, Discussion, Guild, Humor, Leveling, MOKFP, Off Topic, Rant, Top 10, Warrior, WOTLKEE on September 1, 2012 by Kor
Lok'tar friends,
Yes I know our Friday post is a day late this week, but I blame our self appointed editor and chef (who cuts a mean carrot). He's had this post for about four or five days and instead makes me post it from an igloo. Anyways…
So I'be been bombing around Azshara with my lowbie Goblin warrior this past week having a blast. My play time has been sporadic and very limited due to work, but I've still managed to start a new guild (new server requires new shenanigans guild, for the shenanigans require their own home… Guild is Skullreaver on Winterhoof Horde if anyone's interested).
Anyways, I know all you Cata players are saying that Azshara was so two years ago, and you'd be right, but this is my first run through of the retuned zone, so for me, it's all new. But the real topic of today's post is a list. Two years ago, right before I stopped playing for good, I posted a few lists that were sort of reminiscing about my playtime in WoW up until the end of Wrath. Since I didn't really play Cata, I can't do the exact same, but I have played other MMOs so I decided to make today's list all about "Things WoW Does Wrong". Now before you get the wrong idea, let me start by saying that wow does a lot of things right. It's those things that have kept the game going for so long. But there are some things that WoW just doesn't do right. (By the way, this list is brought to you by the number 6 and the letter PH, because there a lot of sixes who just don't get enough recognition and there is a lot of PHail out there).
6. FFS Enough With The Rediculous One Off Mini-Games
This is a trend that started in BC with bombing runs, but was taken to a whole new level in Wrath with the real instigator being vehicle combat. There were a few quests using vehicles that prepped players for later usage of them in pvp and raids. Fine. I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either. The jousting is another example.for Cata, I have only done a few of the new zones so far, but there are two types of minigames that are terrible, irrelevant and downright annoying. I'm talking about the archmage questline in Azshara that has you bounding up a mountain a la super mario, and the stupid Hippogryph flapping in Mount Hyjal. Holy Hanna Blizzard. Enough is Enough. Pick a mechanic that is fun and works and stick with it. Wasting time to learn a new mechanic (that often sucks moar with lag) for a single quest (and failies, you figure it out) is terrible game design. If you're gonna make us learn a new minivans mechanic, make it fun and doable.
5. Expansions do NOT require you to change the way your entire skill / talent / spell / random mechanic system works.
I really hope you're done doing this to us. Adding a few tiers of abilities was great for the first three expansions. Albeit by the time Wrath hit, there were a lot to learn and there were a lot of spells that needed reworking. I get that. I still hate the way it was done, but whatever, you're the ones with millions of customers, not me. Still, I was hoping that for the next few expansions we could build on the NEW talent system you developed, And start to develop intricate builds, strange hybrids and wicked cool twists. So what if there were junk talents, that was never something I cared much about. Having to relearn two specs on all eight of the different classes I have at endgame? That sucks. But oh wait, we're gonna do that all over again, and now, you can just play whackamole with your talents cause they don't really matter. That's shitty. That's like seeing your best friend sleeping with his mouth open and deciding to drop a deuce in it. It might seem cool at the time, but it's kinda offside.
4. Crafting Isn't Interesting, More Like Set It and Go Do Your Laundry
Seriously, Star Wars did a really great job with their crafting. I don't know that it will work for wow, but what I do know is that having to level first aid on my umpteenth character is getting ridiculous. Seriously, I get a bunch of linen cloth, hit craft all and have time to go watch an episode of Big Bang Theory. The crafting system in game is really a testament to what existed in the MMO space when WoW was in development. Things are different now and it's time for an update. I mean really, if you can sunder the whole world, the least you can do is find a homeless bum for me to hire who can make bandages for me. I mean when was the last time they were in a city? There are always people begging for golds. Why can't we make them do it?
3. Hearthstones suck.
I'm sorry, but I got spoiled while playing TOR. Their system worked so that once you discovered a hearth location, you could hearty there any time, provided it wasn't cooldown. The Hearthstone system could really use an overhaul and it would get rid of the need for portals, teleports, etc. c'mon Blizz, this would make everyone's lives less annoying.
2. Moar RP Love! (But not the Deep Run Tram kind)
Seriously, I love to RP, even if I only do it casually. But this is one aspect of the game that always takes a back seat to mechanics and content. It's sad, considering that WoW is an amazing RPG, except for the fact that the majority of the RP has to be played driven. The Transmog thing (which I haven't tried yet) is a step in the right direction, but I suspect that it made the cut only because people are vain. Give my character the ability to select a last name, or a place to call home (aka housing), to name that one special weapon you have (I call her Vera, she is my most favorite gun) or some cool thing you've thought of but I haven't yet. Your stories can be so wonderful, and they are made all the better when I can Roleplay my characters through them.
1. Class Legendary Quests & Weapons (or Armor)
I know this may sound far fetched, but I really want to see Class Legendary quest lines, for all Classes, that are amazing in their story telling and then at the end allow you to chose the type of weapon/armor piece that you want (sword, axe, dagger, etc) and a special effect (three for each class, allowing you to tailor it to your spec) and then to name the weapon/armor yourself. Invariably some d-bag will call it 'yomama' or something as equally unimaginative, but it would give people a chance to really pick the weapon that best suited their character. My orc warrior would take an 2H axe, my dwarf paladin a 2H mace, my blood elf Mage would take a a kick ass robe, while my Forsaken Rogue would get a fist weapon, and my Tauren Warrior would get the biggest baddest mofo shoulders you could dream of.
At the launch of an expansion is the worst possible time to ask for something to be added to that expansion. So I'm not asking that. What I am asking for is consideration for the expansion after Mists. Think about it. In the meantime,
Stay Hordecore,
Ten Things I've Learned About WoWPosted in Discussion, Humor, Off Topic, Random, Top 10 on September 16, 2010 by Kor
Lok'tar friends.
So today I thought I'd drop another quick list. This was cobbled together a few weeks ago, but its made up of things that I learned as I played through wow. Gear is like Cocaine. For some people, cocaine is a helluva drug, to quote the Chappelle show, and gear can be the same way. Some people do it for fun, but more often than not, gear, as cocaine, turns people into whores.
Us versus them. People who've only played one side of the game tend to buy into the idea that the factions are actually different. There are two views on this, though. The first is that the other faction is dirty and evil and filled with arse-chapeaus, which is generally spouted by those who've had bad experiences in pvp, where the other faction has acted like jerks a bit. The other group is those that have just had enough with the jerks on their own faction and feel their faction is filled with idiots while the other faction can work together and is superior and therefore must be better. Once you've played both sides, you'll realize that the idiots are like the curse of flesh, their everywhere and affect everyone. That being said, both sides has its diamond's in the rough.
There are two types of inexperienced players: newbs and noobs. While both words technically mean the same thing, there is a slight distinction. Newbs are players that are legitimately new to the game and just don't have the years of experience that everyone else does. In time they will get that experience and stop being newbs. The second group, noobs, are the idiots and arse-chapeaus and morons. They are the players that either know better, should know better or just don't care. They grief and cause grief to those people they are playing with. They may know how to play their class, but don't bother to learn fights, or they may know fights but don't bother to learn their class. These kind are everywhere.
Ignore and Report Spam are your friends. The ignore function is that friend that you've had around since grade school who you've fought with from time to time but always came back to in the end. The Report Spam button is your best friend in the whole world, the one that you'd do anything for all the time no matter what, except for maybe out and out betrayal, but you get the idea. Your ignore list is only so big. I reserve it for the repeat offenders. If I know there are a few uber-idiots that are always in trade chat, they make this list and almost never get taken off. In my experience there is always one or two on every server I've played on, and I can still remember the names of most of them. The report spam function is really for reporting spam, but it also has the function of ignoring the individual as well. I'm pretty sure it's only a temporary ignore, but I'm not sure. The great thing about this is, if you want to overuse it, as I do, you can and it keeps idiots from annoying you, whether it's with offensive language, rude behavior, or actual spamming.
Guildies can be fleeting but friendships are forever. I've been in several guilds since I joined wow and have made several friends that I consider best friends. We don't always talk every day, but we stay in touch and enjoy playing the game with each other. When I've left the game, they've always been the reason I've come back. When I've left the guilds they are in and gone out in search of raiding or other nonsense, I've always gone back to whatever guild they are in, because they are who I want to spend my gaming time with.
Internet Dragons are cool. Because real dragons don't exist, and dragons are cool, thus internet dragons are cool.
Class wars. Each class has a widely accepted nemesis, or at least each player who pvp's with a class, generally finds there is at least one other class that can just get under their skin. It's just the nature of trying to provide balance to the game in the only way they can: A beats B, who beats C, who beats D, who beats C, who beats A, who beats F, who beats B… etc. I'm sure someone somewhere has done a class comparison chart like this somewhere, although I've never seen one. Either way, these rivalries can be good for the game and you tend to find this out the more you play each class. For example, mages and warlocks have this eternal hatred of each other. Personally, I've found that there is a private rivalry between me (as a warrior) and every alliance hunter in existence. I'm not sure if I posted about this back in the day when I was levelling through BGs, but hunters always tried to kite me, and I always tried to catch them. The really good hunters tended to win more against me than I did them, while I tended to win more against the really bad hunters. The more hunters tried to kite me, the more I tried to prove that I could get in close and kill them. The more I tried to get in close and kill them, the more they tried to kite me. I love vicious circles, they're so much better than tame ones.
Everyone has been fooled, no one was prepared and the billions upon billions of deaths were merely a setback; I for one welcome our future swine overlords. Everyone knows that Boars are the biggest, baddest and most dangerous threat that there is, or ever has been in the World (of Warcraft). Consider this: Everywhere you go, the boars are there. All the quest givers everywhere pay you to kill them, but no matter how many you kill they always come back in equal or greater numbers. It is only a matter of time before they revolt against this oppression. It is only a matter of time before they all rise up at once, overwhelming everyone, everywhere. In the end, we will all be rolling in the mud bowing to our new swine overlords.
Bloggers make the world go round. I'm not trying to toot my own horn here, what I do mean to say is that there are several influential bloggers out there that have been consistently correct, funny, up to date and verbose in this wonderful community and if it wasn't for their inspiration, many of us wouldn't stay as interested as we do, or we may have suffered severe withdrawal pains from not having wow stuff to read while at work. A special thanks to some of those who've been inspirations to me, thank you all for the inspiration and entertainment.
Cake really pisses Pie off. If you're talking to Pie, don't mention cake.
So that's what I've learned, everything else is just fluff, so keep on keeping on and,
Stay Hordecore.
– Fikkle
This is not my Retirement Post!Posted in Off Topic with tags baby, gnome, lily, retirement, work on June 20, 2009 by sylus
How in the world…of Warcraft, are ya? It's been a while, and for that I'm sorry. Alot has been happening over the past few weeks in my crazy nutshell of a life, and I wanted to take a minute to share all of the good news with you guys, the loyal 4thehordies.
I handed over the guild leader position last night, and I feel really good about it. I've played a total of maybe 5 hours over the past few weeks, and that means I wasn't even coming close to being a "good" guild leader.
Not that any of the things keeping me away from Azeroth were bad things, but they were things none the less. As I've mentioned in a previous post, I'm working with guildy Spiffy. He's what you would call a "macho man." He's got the whole construction thing down. He's worked me to the bone, but it's been good for me. I've learned alot of new skills that I will be able to pull out when needed. (yes honey, I can get to that fence eventually!)
I've been working my normal part time job as well, so between teh two jobs, that's six days a week….eek! Then I've been helping out a VBS at our church, and that has been fun. I'm getting my teaching degree next spring, so working with elementary age kiddo's has been a blast, and has confirmed that this is what I want to do with my life.
Also, as mentioned previously, the wife and I are having a baby in October. Crazy huh? We went in this week for our usual monthly appointment, and there were two nursing students there. The doctor offered to give us a second sonogram for free so she could show the nursing students. SUH-WHEAT. This time, the baby was very cooperative, and showed us all that she is definatly a girl. No mistaking it. So, world, meet little Lily.
I say all of this to lead up to this statement. I'm not retiring from world of warcraft, blogging, or gaming in general. I'm just slowing down. I assume I won't be making my regular Monday posts until the fall semester starts back up and I can at least comment on what is going on. Right now, I have no clue what is going on. I mean, seriously, I hear there is a big patch coming, but I had no clue how big until yesterday when I FINALLY got around to looking online at the notes! So, until I see you all around, here or in Azeroth, have fun, and stay classy. Also, if Pie gives you too much of a hassle as GL, show him this!
~Uncle Sy
Warcraft Gourmet!Posted in Dailies, Discussion, Humor, Off Topic, Professions, Real Life on June 12, 2009 by sylus
A conversation that started yesterday in email, and that has now boiled over onto the blog has brought up a few interesting questions. Lets go back to the beginning.
I've been working construction with a guildy, One Mr. Spiffy. It's been a blast. He found out early on that I go above and beyond for our lunches, as we have a grill at the work site. I usually pool everyone's resources, and prepare the items to be grilled the morning of and bring them ready to cook. This day was different. I had no time to prepare, so I brought everything with me, and would cut and prep on site. A true work site gourmet! Here's the picture Spiffy snapped of me while I worked.
Yes, I'm using the cooler as a cutting board to cut a bell pepper. Yes the cooler looks dirty, but I cleaned every surface with soap and hot water before I used it. The stain is a plastic paint that bonds, and will not come off. It may not look appetising here, but when it is done, mmmmm so good.
mmmm, here they are.
Okay, so that is a ripped off pic from the web, but mine totally look like this with peppers, shrooms, and onions bursting forth from the perfectly grilled bacon wrapped brats.
Here are a few pics of what I have actually done in progress on the grill.
This leads me to my warcraft related question for the day. It took me a bit to get here, but here we are. What warcraft dishes that can be prepared in game, would you like to see cooked in real life. If you can come up with a good one, I will write up a post for my favorite one, complete with pictures of me cooking said warcraft inspired dish. I might even have a loot card lying around I could give out as a prize. I'll have to wait and see, if not I'll give out a drawing of your toon for free. You may not know this, but I haz art skillz. Give me your best wow inspired recipes folks. I'll even have Mr Nimrock from this here blog taste them, and give an open, and fair judgment of how they are! Have fun with this one, get as wild as you can!
~Uncle Sy
Fikkle Friday's Noon News with FikklePosted in Humor, Off Topic on May 22, 2009 by Kor
This just in: Sy gets pants-ed by guild. In related news, Kansas residents have been suddenly struck ill. At this stage authorities are speculating that the contagion could be eye-born and they are recommending people stay in their homes with their blinds closed and whatever you do, don't go looking for small objects around the neighbourhood.
In Ashes of Tirisfal news, the ever elusive Fikkle made an appearance in guild earlier this week. Some guildies were shocked, others horrified, and yet others ran in fear. After a few guildies were revived, having "passed out from manly hunger" the introductions were passed out and the newest additions to the guild were able to say hello to the unfamous guild leader (yes, I said unfamous… I don't care that it isn't a word…. This is the Fikkle Friday Noon News with Fikkle, not the Evening Report with Ran Dather). So where was I? Right… the newest additions to the guild were able to say hello to the unfamous guild leader and finally see what all the hype wasn't aboot. That's right, aboot.
After the usual pleasantries, Fikkle shocked the guild with a stunning slash command and then pointed, laughed and quickly ran and hid under a rock, which happens to be the only safe place at the moment. What could possibly be so terriblaar you ask? Ask it, damn you. Nothing short of the apopcapolypse:
/gleader Sylus
Cue end of the world music
That's right, the fallable Fikkle has stepped down as the master of mystery and arbiter of absence, leaving only the Sillyus to lead the lambs to their slaught-… err, to their celebration.
The spokeswoman for Sillyus, a Ms. Belf Rouge, had only this to say: "Partay's at the Dark Portle. Wen? Weneva? Just show up and bring gifts, Mr P. Boss likes to receive presents, yo. Othawise, you may become a casualt-… err, you may become like Fikkle."
We here at Fikkle Friday's Noon News with Fikkle would like to say this to all those suffering under the current regime in the Ashes of Tirisfal. Update your wills.
That is all.
— Fikkle
May the Horde be with you
Wait, What?Posted in Guild, Off Topic, Random on May 19, 2009 by Kor
So for those who may or may not have noticed, I've been on a bit of a break from the game and from blogging as well. For the immediate future, that isn't likely to change much. RL stuff has been a bit topsy turvy (what does that mean anyways?) for the last little while and is likely to continue that way for the next bit. My latest-hiaitus has basically included a complete full stop of everything wow-related, including podcasts and blogs, and even my own. I've been goofing off in the daily email threads with the rest of the gang when I get a free minute, so I've had some idea of stuffs that has been going on, but to be honest, this is the first time I've stopped in at the blog in about two weeks.
And holy craps! I'm looking around and I notices we has readers, we has commenters, we has trolls, priests, a recruiting drive, newbies, lowbies. Wait what? I leaves and everything gets awesome? Okay, okay, I can take a hint. Anyways, it was a bit of a nice surprise to show up here and see things being handled in my abscence, not that I expected anything less.
So this is the standard, Nim-shunned, I'm posting about not posting, post. There it is.
So for the time being, keep coming back. Thank you to all those who have taken the time to comment over the last couple weeks. I've read them all, even though I haven't had a chance to respond to most. So keep it Horde and I hope to see you all again soon.
– May the Horde be with you
Where I play the Bad KittehPosted in Humor, Off Topic with tags bad-kitteh, gamedame, Humor, machinima, nim, nimrock, shenanigans, slig, wow-video on May 14, 2009 by Natalie
Updated! Added text link to movie for RSS readers.
Nimrock let it be known through our daily shenanigans email thread that he has standards. Cue Homer prancing around like a pixie elf using a sing-song voice: OOoooOOOooo, "STANDARDS!"
So today I intend to mock him for it.
He has thusly declared the following topics to be off-limits when one of us swaps blog days with him, and I quote:
- loot posts
- what boss we killed
- blogrolls
- anything with the word tard in it
- a review of what all your characters are doing
Just so y'all know. I guess that means he doesn't read WoW Insider any more. (HA!)
So what does that leave me to write about? Well, he didn't expressly forbid me from pimping my own blog, on which I wrote an eloquent essay about Blizzard's missteps in the marketing of WoW. But that would be crass and shallow of me, wouldn't it? Maybe we should add "cross-blog link-baiting" to Nim's list. (Sorry, Sy.)
Oh, and what about…
- the ubiquitous how-to post,
- the long-page-loading screen-shots post,
- the omg, isn't our guild chat hilarious! post,
- the my humble opinion of the patch notes post,
- the gratuitous back-links post (does this really need an example??),
- and finally, the standard blog anniversary post?
I mean, it's wayyyyyy too boring to post about any of those things, so I shan't. They must all go on The List.
Instead I have decided to offer you a precious, precious gift. Here is the first part of my semi-autobiographical in-process movie. The song is "The Long Way Around" by the Dixie Chicks. (Buy it!)
Lastly, I want to add one more banned topic to The List. We should probably kill posts in which the blogger rambles and whines about what to write. Those kinds of posts are clearly the most annoying.


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Hey everybody, First of all, some background is in order. I have been climbing single-pitch and some multi-pitch trad at the Red River Gorge, the New River Gorge and Stone Mountain for a little while. I plan on going to North Carolina a lot more to climb and I wondering what would suit me better- TCUs or Mastercams? I am already well on my way with Camalots (.3-4, doubles of #1 and #3, triples of #2) and I already have a #1 blue metolius mastercam that I prefer over my #1 BD C3. I was just wondering if there is a significant amount of difference in the head width TCUs and Mastercams and which would be better for places like Looking Glass. Thanks!
No, there isn't a specific need for either brand. I often carry the C3's and TCU's when a route takes lots of small to medium sized gear. I got away for a long time here with just the C3's, but the Metolius sizes fit perfectly in between the BD sizes. So its good to have some complementary sizes. The glass also eats up the tri-cams. There are many flared eye-brows which sometimes will only take a tri-cam. I carry the small black all the way up to the large navy blue. There are a few climbs where you need a specific brand cam and size, but you'll have to look up that beta here, ask someone, or just carry a little extra and find out on the climb. Do you have some specific climbs in mind?
Masters. I have a set of both and use both frequently, but if I only had one I'd choose the masters. There are a lot of horizontals here and the tcu's can get pretty messed up after falling on them in a horizontal placement. The stem of the master holds up better after falls in horizonatals. For LG, I'm not sure it matters all that much. The eyebrows take either about the same. I've also had good luck with offset cams in the eyebrows, but that tends to be more of a specialty situation.
The Master Cam (4 lobes) actually has a narrower head than the TCU.
My choice of cam is very dependent on the size. For super small stuff I like C3's (grey, purple, green). I have blue, yellow and orange TCU's and place them on just about every pitch I climb in NC. I also have Aliens from black to orange but the green, yellow and red are the most useful. Anything larger than that and I go w/ Camalots or WC Friends. I do, however, LOVE my red Metolius 4CU (older, u-stem version of the Mastercam). C3's will fit in more places than Mastercams but like you, I don't like the larger sizes. If I were you I'd buy TCU's in yellow and orange since you already have the Camalots (similar to Mastercams but a bit wider) in those sizes. If you want a Metolius in Red, get the Mastercam as the TCU that large feels a bit awkward. Then when you decide you need super small cams go for either C3 or Mastercams. The grey and purple TCU's are good aid pieces but their springs are only attached to tiny little cam stops on the lobes which break pretty easily. I've broken them on two cams in two falls. Both cams held the falls, but now I can't retract the lobes anymore. The blue TCU has a different design. Tri-cams are essential for any NC rack and will go where you might be placing those TCU's. They are harder to place though so it's nice to have cams in those sizes as well. I learned how to climb in NC and purchased in this order: .5-3 Camalot ABC Huevos (stoppers) 4-13 Blue, Yellow, Orange TCUs Pink, Red, Brown, Blue Tri-cams Red Metolius 4CU
Thanks for the responses! I really appreciate the help. My main concern was head width between TCUs and Master cams for eyebrow climbing, so that helps a lot. As for tri-cams, I already have the pink and red dynex tri-cams, and I will certainly be getting more. As far as Looking Glass goes, I plan on climbing The Nose, Sundial Crack, Second Coming, Rat's Ass, and Gemini Crack. Hopefully soon I will try some of the free routes on the North Side like the first pitch of Invisible Airwaves as well. Other places I'm looking to go are Linville Gorge, Rumbling Bald, and (maybe someday) Laurel Knob. Basically, I'll climb anywhere. ...now if only I had a partner who lead trad :P
Those Looking Glass routes will eat up whatever you bring. Make sure you bring some nuts for Rats Ass. Not many other routes at the Glass will take nuts, but that is definitely one along with Invisible Airwaves that you mentioned. Most of the eyebrows at LG are just so wide that they will take any size cam head and often multiple sizes in gear. Its a little hot to be hitting the South Face, but you still may have a good day or two there for the next month. For those routes, especially eyebrow routes, .5-.75 camalot size is great to have doubles, whether it is the camalots or metolius in that size it doesn't matter.
Thanks for the beta, Tom. That really helps in my trip planning. I'm hoping to do a week long visit in the near future to hit at least a few of the good multipitch locations.
Phil, One more thing to keep in mind with the Metolus TCU's: The newer design (lighweight) has the ends of the stem sticking out past the axle (on the cam lobe end). This will sometimes interfere with the shallow placements that are so common here in NC. The old style was much better... pick up some of those if you can find 'em.


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WSU was in position to add to its lead in the Apple Cup, then it wasn't. We take a closer look at the final drive of the first half.
We're talking bowls and a brief Apple Cup postmortem on this week's edition of the CougCenter Hour.
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Missed opportunities, a crucial mistake and the inability to stop Bishop Sankey came back to bite WSU in a 27-17 Apple Cup loss.
WSU isn't done yet and the Cougars drove 83 yards to cut into the Husky lead.
Bishop Sankey is rolling and the Huskies are now up by 10.
Two possessions two touchdowns for Washington to start the second half.
Washington tied the Apple Cup with a early third quarter touchdown drive.
A touchdown near the end of the first half was enough to put WSU in the lead at halftime of the Apple Cup.
For the first time all game, WSU was able to mount an offensive drive and it ended with a touchdown
The Cougar defense came up with another big play, this time by senior Nolan Washington.
After three punts to begin the game, WSU finally got on the board with a field goal.
Washington scored on its opening possession, but it's been a defensive battle since.
Washington State went 3-and-out on their second possession and still trail 3-0.
WSU found some success on its first possession, but didn't come away with points.
Washington received the opening kickoff and found some success on their first drive.
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Muskegon, MI – Just before the snow flies, the Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS) has added ten (10) new accessible bus shelters with benches along heavily-traveled routes within Muskegon County, according to MATS Transit System Manager Jim Koens.Read more...
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There are six kinds of light to choose from here. Take a look at the following examples of trendy interior lighting designs:
These are wall-mounted or floor-mounted. Set the former somewhat above the eye-line to cast a glow onto a ceiling, the latter to create a striking highlight to any feature.l element. Check heat output for a floor lamp. Make sure a ceiling is pristine if you wish to light it; flaws can jump out in a very obvious way.
Recessed into a ceiling, these can be downwards-directed or directional. Low voltage lights are brighter and whiter than mains lights. Wide beams can cover 12-50 degrees.
Surface or recessed, very effective for textured surfaces.
Effective from a ceiling or wall, but beware using a pendant lamp on a low ceiling.
This is a concealed form of illumination that hides the source. Works very well with cabinet interiors, bookshelves, over units, and so on. This is a good method of creating warmth and mellowness.
These can be stood on tables or floors. Use a translucent shade for a softly diffused light, an opaque shade for a more solid beam.
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Community Policing, LAPD says this is why we are becoming one of the safest cities in the U.S.
July 29, 2012 at 10:46 am in Crime, News, Social issues, The Valley
When I was a Valley dweller back when we were first married in Valley Village our neighborhood started experiencing gang related activity and auto thefts. We were in the LAPD's North Hollywood divisions policing territory. They worked with us to establish a Neighborhood Watch and worked with us on a variety of community issues. We became friends with several of the officers that patrolled our area. Community Policing now as outlined in the video has grown and is helping to make the neighborhoods in North Hollywood safer.
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CATEGORIES Action, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Deals, Newsstand, Comic/Superhero/Geek, War, Movies, CinematicalThere's a lot of comic book properties being optioned in this post-ComicCon period, and the latest just happens to be IDW's World War Robot. (I think they're in a race with Radical as to who can get the most options in a week.) According to Variety, Jerry Bruckheimer snatched up the rights at Comic Con, and is remaining utterly silent on the deal.
Naturally, I must be honest and say I haven't read Ashley Wood's Robot, and I can't find any previews or reliable reviews of it online. I can merely quote the official IDW summary: "A dwindling band of humans and robots face off in a battle that will likely end humanity as we know it ... on Earth, on the Moon, and on Mars, too. Badass battles, really intense human/robot drama, and even a little black humor and political intrigue are the order of the day." The story is told in a war-diary format, with accounts from both sides of the conflict.
Thought it was just published last year, it's already been the focus of some heavy marketing and tie-ins. It has an iphone app, a line of toys from Toybot Studios, and now a movie deal. The art is excellent, but the only thing people are raving about are the toys / sculptures, and commenting that it's a bit like World War Z. So, I guess we'll see what Bruckheimer does with it. I mean, it's robots versus humans. What's the worst that can happen?


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GLEN DANIEL (WVVA) - A Raleigh County man has been charged with the sexual assault of a teen who had been reported missing.
Deputies with the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office located the missing 14-year-old female at approximately 11:15 a.m. Wednesday in the Glen Daniel area. She had been reported missing from the Shady Spring area early Tuesday morning.
The teen was in the company of 20-year-old Joshua Cline of Surveyor at the time she was found. Deputies charged Cline with third-degree sexual assault and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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As frontman of LCD Soundsystem and co-founder of DFA records, musician James Murphy helped redefine New York City's underground music scene over the last fifteen years. Now he wants to revolutionize another underground sound — the turnstiles of the NYC subway.
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Instead of the cold, sharp beeps that riders hear when swiping their MetroCards, Murphy has proposed "making the city a slightly nicer place to be" with a subway symphony. He wants to replace those unpleasant sounds with a unique series of more soothing notes of his own composition. A sample of the new notes can be heard here and sound like thumb piano lullabies.
At peak hours, stations would radiate rich harmonies. Each of NYC's 468 subway stations would boast notes in different keys. As well, those same notes would play in a sequence as the train arrives at the stop.
A self-described subway sound geek, Murphy told the Wall Street Journal his obsession began in the 1990s when he rode the Tokyo metro and was in awe of its "incredibly gentle beeps."
"In New York at the time, you had all this indistinguishable yelling and horrible 'you've done something wrong' sounds," he said. "I became kind of obsessed with this idea that instead of just unpleasant, with almost no change at all, it could be beautiful."
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Several other people have proposed similar ideas over the years, but Murphy's name-recognition and resume could provide enough momentum for the initiative to manifest, especially now that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has two projects in the works to improve passenger flow and redesign turnstiles.
MTA spokesman Adam Lisberg called Murphy's plan "a very cool idea," but ultimately said taking the city's 3,289 turnstiles out of service was something the MTA was not inclined to do "for an art project."
Murphy writes on the project's website: "I believe that music makes people happy, and makes them reflective. I think people who are willing to do what it takes to live here and work here — the commutes and the crowds, deserve a small sonic gift on their way home, or to deliver something, or getting to their school in another neighborhood."
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WYTHEVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Western Virginia's death toll from drug overdoses hit a record 270 fatalities in 2011.
That's more than three times the annual rate during the late 1990s.
The Roanoke Times reports that Dr. Paul Benson with the state medical examiner's office presented the figures Wednesday during a prescription drug abuse summit in Wytheville.
A majority of fatal overdoses involved prescription drugs. Cocaine and other street drugs accounted for the other deaths.


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Steven Hahn
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Steven Hahn received his Ph.D. from Yale University and is a specialist on history of nineteenth-century America, African-American history, the history ofthe American South, and the international history of slavery and emancipation. He is the author of The Roots of Southern Populism: Yeoman Farmers and the Transformation of the Georgia Upcountry, 1850-1890 (Oxford University Press, 1983), which received both the Allan Nevins Prize of the Society of American Historians and the Frederick Jackson Turner Award of the Organization of American Historians, as well as of articles that have appeared in Past and Present, the American Historical Review, and the Journal of Southern History. He is also the coeditor (with Jonathan Prude) of The Countryside in the Age of Capitalist Transformation: Essays in the Social History of Rural America (University of North Carolina Press, 1985); and (with Steven Miller, Susan O'Donovan, John Rodrigue, and Leslie Rowland) of Freedom: A Documentary History of Emancipation, 1861-1867. Series III: Land and Labor in 1865 (University of North Carolina Press, 2009).
In 2004, Hahn's book, A Nation Under our Feet: Black Political Struggles in the Rural South from Slavery to the Great Migration (Harvard University Press), received the Pulitzer Prize in History, the Bancroft Prize in American History, and the Merle Curti Prize in Social History of the Organization of American Historians. In 2007, he delivered the Nathan I. Huggins Lectures at Harvard University which were subsequently published as The Political Worlds of Slavery and Freedom (Harvard University Press, 2009).
Hahn writes regular review essays for The New Republic, and is currently at work on two major projects: A Nation without Borders: The United States and Its World, 1830-1900 (to be published by the Viking Press), and Colonies, Nations, Empires: A History of the United States and the People Who Made It (to be published by Bedford/St. Martin's Press).
Hahn has been on the faculties of the University of Delaware, the University of California, San Diego, and Northwestern University before coming to Penn, and he has taught a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in American and trans-national history, winning three Distinguished Teaching Awards (including the Richard S. Dunn Award at Penn). He has held fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford; he has been appointed the Lawrence Stone Visiting Professor at Princeton University and the Pitt Professor at Cambridge University; and he is an elected Fellow of the Society of American Historians.
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An Open Letter to Galaxy Gaming Shareholders
July 19, 2013
Dear shareholders and friends of Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (GLXZ):
I am writing to you today to provide new information following the events of last week.
While there are many different ways to communicate, I believe open letters to shareholders are an essential and effective way for me and our company to make certain that everyone associated with GLXZ understands the truth, the facts, and the direction we will travel together in the future.
For me, this letter is especially important. I am grateful for the opportunity to ask for your consideration, to keep your trust and to sustain your support.
Action by the California Gambling Control Commission
During a closed deliberation held last week, the California Commission accepted a proposed decision previously submitted by an Administrative Law Judge and set the stage for further consideration. The proceedings did not directly involve GLXZ but rather a predecessor entity that ceased business operations in 2009 and dissolved.
At GLXZ, it is business as usual and we continue to provide our products and services without any interruption. Our status as a licensee with California tribes is unchanged and in good standing. Likewise, our status in all other jurisdictions we serve is also unchanged and remains in good standing. In fact, we continue to seek and acquire new licenses and approvals in additional jurisdictions in support of our expansion plans.
I have personally been very involved in this ongoing process in California, which has now lasted more than a decade. My personal credibility is being questioned. And so I must respond.
Last week's closed session was not a regulatory hearing. I have not yet had the procedural ability to appear before the Commission, to directly contact the Commission, or to submit evidence in support of my suitability to the Commission. I expect to now have ample opportunity and a very appropriate forum to do this, and I am totally confident that once the Commission examines my complete career, reputation and character, they will conclude that prior reports were inaccurate and unjustified.
Media Reports
Not for the first time, however, media reports neither fully explained nor even clearly summarized the California proceedings. Although we are keenly aware that sensationalism sells, much of this journalism is removed from reality and lacks an obligation to the truth. In contrast, as the CEO of a publicly traded gaming company, it is my absolute responsibility to report accurate, factual events. The news media is not continuously monitored by various watchdog regulatory agencies such as the SEC, FINRA and hundreds of gaming regulators. We are.
That is why I am compelled to correct some of the truly egregious misstatements and mischaracterizations that have recently appeared in the press:
- The Administrative Law Judge did not deem GLXZ to be unsuitable.
- The Commission did not find GLXZ to be unsuitable.
- The Commission did not rule against GLXZ.
- No "Board" told us to "stay out of California."
- We are operating in California right now – the same as last week, the week before, and years before that.
- Galaxy Gaming of California, LLC is not a subsidiary of GLXZ.
Additional Inaccuracies
In addition to the inaccurate reporting pertaining to the California matter, the media erroneously reported other falsehoods. For the record:
- GLXZ did not develop the TableMAX product.
- The Saucier Business Trust did not have "less than $50,000 in assets against nearly $2 million in debts," as was reported. It actually had less that $50,000 in debts against nearly $2 million in assets. The media also carelessly failed to understand the complex technical nature of the bankruptcy filing, which was used solely to prevent an unwarranted foreclosure connected with a fully performing loan.
- The Saucier Business Trust never transacted business with, and does not owe $1.8 million to, the Bank of America. Indeed, the Trust owes Bank of America nothing.
A Personal Point
Most of all, I welcome the occasion to answer several of the specific statements that were irresponsibly reported about me in the media – an essential step for me to uphold the personal reputation and standing I have worked 40 years to develop and maintain.
The truth is that I was never offered any opportunity to address these allegations with the news media before they appeared in public. While I can accept fair criticism and the differences of opinion that result in business life, the attacks on my character crossed the line. One reporter wrote about me:
"He also allegedly inked licensing deals with several California Indian tribal casinos — collecting as much as $2,000 a month from each in licensing fees — without state approval."
By including the word "allegedly," irresponsible reporting can advance almost anything, no matter how divergent from the facts the allegation is.
Let me be absolutely clear on this: No person or entity associated with any Galaxy Gaming company, now or in the past, has ever operated in California without the requisite state and tribal approvals. Period. I challenge anyone to claim differently.
Pertaining to other allegations inaccurately reported about me, I want to set the record straight:
- I do not have a criminal record. The only blemish on my lifetime record is a few traffic citations, the most serious and recent of which (reckless driving), occurred more than a decade ago.
- I did not intentionally fail to disclose any of my business dealings, including any business interests, associated businesses or valid gaming licenses in other jurisdictions.
- I did not lie about my college education.
- I did not "sue myself."
- I never failed to report that I previously paid child support. Indeed, I am proud of my perfect history of fiscal support for my lovely daughter, who is now attending college full-time in California.
I make you this promise: If anyone has any concerns about my background or any questions about any issue here, I hope you will call or meet with me in person. Your confidence in me is worthy of such a discussion and I will make myself available anytime. This invitation extends to the news media, provided you agree to report only factual and truthful information from that discussion.
BYI Acquisition of SHFL
By now, you have probably heard the industry news concerning Bally's acquisition of SHFL Entertainment. Since the announcement, I have received numerous inquiries about the significance of this event on GLXZ and our activities. Let me share some of our initial observations.
This transaction did not come as a surprise, since the lines between table game and other casino gaming products are becoming increasingly blurred. Bally's desire to enter the table game space, however, only underscores the increasing importance of table games in providing a complete product line to the gaming customer. Clearly, Bally's competitors have taken notice and they must determine their strategic approach pertaining to entering the table game space. This positions GLXZ to move into the spotlight as the leading independent company focused on the ever-expanding table game segment. While we continue to assess the impact the Bally / SHFL transaction will have on GLXZ, at this juncture we can find no negatives and we foresee only significant positives as a result of this transaction.
I want to recognize SHFL's accomplishments and congratulate their employees for an incredible run. Started more than 25 years ago by a truck driver with a vision, and guided by some early industry pioneers, (four of whom are now with GLXZ), the company matured to reach a $1.3 billion market valuation. Bally has made a good investment and we welcome them to the table game marketplace.
Focus On The Future
So, now it is our turn. The future is bright for GLXZ and we continue to advance our ambitious growth agenda by developing innovative products and new technologies.
I just returned from a successful trade show and exposition: The Northwest Indian Gaming Conference and Expo held this week at the Tulalip Casino Resort, just north of Seattle. We displayed some of our latest products and technologies, which were enthusiastically received by the tribal casino operators in attendance. Our presence in the Pacific Northwest remains strong and is expected to continually increase. This is just one corner of our total distribution network, but one with a very bright future for us.
Like the Pacific Northwest, we believe there are great opportunities for us in the Golden State and we look forward to increasing our presence there as well. We are actively addressing the administrative issue in California and will appropriately respond to every requirement the respective regulators have of us.
Finally, for me, this is a time to reflect on the things that matter most and to devote all of my energy to ensuring that this great company and its outstanding team of people achieve the full measure of success that is the future of Galaxy Gaming.
Thank you for your support.
Robert B. Saucier
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Bay County has one case of blood confirmed West Nile Virus (WNV) in a 46 year old female. The West Nile Virus was detected through a routine blood screening process and it is suspected the person was bitten in early September 2012. The risk of transmission to humans has increased.
Bay County Health Department reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes that may cause West Nile Virus. Bay County Mosquito Control is stepping up its mosquito control prevention efforts. Everyone is encouraged to take basic precautions to limit exposure by following the recommendations suggested by the Florida Department of Health.
The easiest and best way to avoid WNV is to prevent mosquito bites. The best preventive measure for residents living in areas with mosquitoes is to eliminate the places where mosquitoes lay eggs, primarily artificial containers that hold water. This prevents mosquitoes from living and multiplying around your home or business:
DRAIN standing water:
COVER your skin with:
CLOTHING - If you must be outside when mosquitoes are active, cover up. Wear shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeves.
REPELLENT - Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing. Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with 10-30% DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535 are effective. Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old.
COVER doors and windows with screens: Keep mosquitoes out of your house. Repair broken screening on windows, doors, porches, and patios.
For more information on West Nile Virus, visit www.cdc.gov/westnile or contact the Bay County Health Department at 850-872-4455 ext. 1269.
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INDIANAPOLIS — American Senior Communities raised $227,730 this year for the Alzheimer's Association, the largest amount contributed in Indiana by a single company in a calendar year.
The amount includes funds raised by ASC's participation in Alzheimer's Association Memory Walks statewide, along with ASC's annual corporate sponsorship. ASC has more than 60 communities that support the fundraising effort.
Most of ASC's communities offer specialized memory care. "The Alzheimer's Association does invaluable work. As a senior healthcare provider, we understand the importance of what they do and consider it an honor to support them in every way possible," said ASC's Chief Operating Officer Dan Benson.
Each American Senior Communities location set fundraising goals and raised money by holding contests, auctions, bake sales, food sales, raffles, bazaars, donations/contributions or other fundraising activities for employees and the public.
"Every person who worked as a team member, attended an event, bought a raffle ticket, bought a pie at a bake sale, or donated their time in any way was part of this chain of success that is benefiting a great organization," said Benson.
For more information about how you can help support the Alzheimer's Association, visit www.alz.org/Indiana, or call 800-272-3900.
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Two famous people made the news this week because of their public sin. Michael Phelps, Olympic gold medal swimmer, was photographed smoking a glass marijuana pipe. And, Ted Haggard made the talk show rounds telling Larry King that his public appearances are helping heal the wounds from his transgressions made public.
Both accounts disturb me. I do realize that I'm in the forgiveness business, and that preachers hold out the hope of forgiveness each week from pulpits around the world. But there is something about the way we in America deal with public sin that disturbs me. Both Phelps and Haggard have recently issued public statements acknowledging their wrong-doing and apologizing for their behaviors. Should that be it? Should we, the public, accept their weak explanations and their routine apologies, let bygones be bygones, and all move on?
I don't think so. While Ted Haggard may say God has forgiven him, Haggard sullies the work of ministry with his attempts to explain his sin as confusion over his sexual orientation. Fine, if that is really true, but work out your inner demons privately, not in our living rooms. Some are also suggesting that Haggard is trying to monetize his notoriety. His HBO documentary debuts this week, and he's open to public speaking, he told his interviewers. So far, I don't think Haggard has anything to say. His rehabilitation is suspect, his apology self-serving, and his return to the kleig lights is much too soon.
Phelps disappoints because we have seen his story before. In Michael Vick. In every kid who flies high and then crashes to the ground, brought down not by the heat of the sun on his Icarus' wings, but by his own arrogance and self-conceit. Phelps apology that he acted youthfully is an insult. He acted criminally, and if he were a poor ethnic kid on the street corner of a major US city caught smoking pot, he'd be in jail right now. Sorry Michael, not all Olympic medalists smoke pot at a college frat party after winning a chestful of gold medals representing the hopes of the United States.
So, I'm not in a very forgiving mood tonight. At least not for these two very public figures. Am I wrong? Did I miss something in both of these cases? What do you think?
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I echo your feelings and thoughts on this situation. It seems that if you have achieved some level of perceived success in the eyes of our culture then you are granted "diplomatic immunity" when it comes to moral and ethical failure. I do hope that we that are called to share the Good News will understand that we also have a responsibility to speak the truth in love and be the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. – Jimmy
the devil loves it when things like this happen. Haggard gives one more black eye to the church while Phelps sends a negative message to young children who look up to him, that you can have it all…including the party life. The media loves this stuff too and only adds to the hype. If Phelps were an ordinary college kid he wouldn't be on the front page of the tabloids with his lips wrapped around a bong. Like you said, we've seen it before…young celebs crash and burn. I pray for both of them though!
With Haggard, I say you're spot on. I've read several pieces on him lately and it all seems well timed for him to come out of the hole and start telling his story right as his story is about to be told to make money. Ted also seems to be avoiding an apology of any real kind and is pointing lots of fingers outward about why he did what he did. Sin is, of course, sin and forgiveness is up to God. But I think Ted isn't seeking forgiveness as much as he's seeking affirmation that all of this problems were out beyond his control.
On Phelps, I've got to use a different standard and take a completely different stance from yours. Michael Phelps is a kid. We forget just how young he is and how young he was when he first sprang into our living rooms. I hope he learns from this. But, as we all know, at this age the Superman complex is pretty strong and it's hard to see how a dumb decision (smoking dope in a room full of kids with cellphone cameras?) can grow way out of proportion. Now, I wonder if anybody has pictures of the kid who likely sold this picture for thousands of dollars and if he/she took a turn at the pipe?
Phelps is a kid. He is not, I think, comparable to Michael Vick. Vick lived in a strange bubble of his own creation and the signs of trouble with him extended long before his final crumble at the hands of law enforcement. His brother didn't even make it as far as that and, sad to say, his brother was as or more physically gifted. Vick was a man when his crash came. One who had for several years continued to crash and burn and be allowed to do so.
The test here, obviously, is how Phelps comes out on the other side. Is the pattern beginning or is this where the brakes get put on.
No, I have to disagree on a young man like this (perhaps it's because I'm the father of a college boy) for many reasons. But on Haggard, I agree that the insincerity seems to drip as much now as, in retrospect, it did before his fall.
One of the forgiveness lessons I work on with my kids is this: apologize, yes, but then ask, "How can I make it better?" With Ted Haggard, I don't see an attempt to right his wrongs, only, as you said, justify them publicly and save face. Repentance has nothing to do with saving face! To make amends I think he would have to remove himself from the limelight, deal with his demons, and then enter the world again as a very humbled man. God could use that humility in so many ways.
With Michael Phelps, I think he is not so young that he can't be held accountable for his actions, but he is young enough to know that sports figures who resist such accountability will still be followed and adored. The "I never asked to be a role model!" defense is certain to come. He is a poor example to children, but he is an excellent reminder to us all: heroes are still just human.
We have great advancement opportunities that will be realized when we move to a place of not judging others.
If this was Phelps first offense that would be one thing but on an internet news site a few days back I read that when he was 19 he was arrested for drunk driving. So, is this the beginning of a life filled with accesses and apologies for bad behavior? When anyone decides to be the best at what they do in sports they know that they will be looked up to by young people. I was also reading responses after an article on Phelps yesterday and most of them said that if marijuana would have been legal Phelps wouldn't even be in the news. So sad but an honest reflection of times.
I think the situations are different in two ways: one, I agree to a point with the assertion that Phelps is a kid and is doing stupid, kid-like things. More than that, he didn't "put himself" into the spotlight that is on him; he just excelled at what he DID do, which is simply swim. He's actually handled the attention very well, mostly by saying, "I'm not holding myself up as a role model at all." He broke the law, and should suffer the consequences– which he will, at least because his endorsements will drop a bit.
Haggard, on the other hand, is not a kid, and put himself into the spotlight he has– at least in a roundabout way, since he sought high-level leadership in the broader church, and once there soiled both his own name and the offices of leadership he occupied.
But another thing that makes Haggard different (#2 from my original "two ways") is that Haggard is a Christian. Even after being forced out as an evangelical pastor, he has repeatedly appealed to God's forgiveness but hasn't consistently (or even frequently) demonstrated publicly that he is willing to be accountable in the manner that God has framed for him (and all of us).
The Scriptures offer good guidance in how to deal with sin, both private and public. The evangelical church has long had understood principles for discipline and restoration in the church. Oddly, the talk show and lecture circuits aren't a part of those principles. If Haggard wishes to advance himself in the world, continue to sully the church's reputation ("can you believe that they continue to reject him after he is so sincere?!?"), and capitalize on his own sin, he's on the right track. If he truly wishes to re-join the church and even regain a place as a leader, he is pursuing the wrong path.
Should Haggard be held to a higher standard? Yes, because he is both a professing Christian and because he aspired to a teaching office in God's church (James 3:1). Phelps, on the other hand, is acting like a kid and a pagan– that doesn't excuse him in God's eyes, but we can't expect him to have the conscience of a Christian without the Holy Spirit.
The tragedy of Ted Haggard increases as he struggles to correct his sense of who he is, of what God requires of him. One might say that what it means to "abide in Christ" has become twisted in him and he's having trouble getting straight again. He apparently needs the kleig lights to feel alive and worthy. Whether those lights were the motivation of young Ted we cannot know, but after many years of work and service, he found himself on the grand stage. Fallen from it, he now seems to understand that his journey of faith and reconciliation must lead back to that stage. I think that's the lesson I'm studying–how do I understand my own worth in God's sight? Is my life as graceless as Mr.Haggard's? It used to be if a Christian expressed "true repentance", then one could expect changed behavior from him or her. That was a key aspect of the mystery of God's work in us. That was the joy and victory of repentance and faith –a truly changed life, something beyond mere human achievement.
I think the issue has to do with the position we allow people in "public" to attain. I still deal with my own sin, I am glad I don't have to do it with the eyes of the world on me. Maybe I have a bad take on this, but are we surprised that people sin? I am not saying its OK, I am just not surprised by it. I don't know anyone who doesn't sin, so I guess I am used to it. My hope for both of them is that they get whatever help they need to work through their issues.


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Had a blast from the past last night. Went out with three work friends to a bar that used to be close to our job nearly THIRTY YEARS AGO. I first wandered in to this bar mid-April 1979, when I was visiting Texas on spring break. After I moved here, I did go to this bar on occasion, along with several other in the owners' stable of nightclubs.
The old bar did not reopen in the same place, but it did reopen with hundreds of old pictures both on their website and in the bar itself. Disregard the Wet T-Shirt type photos (I never saw any of those contests) and just look at the people. What a blast from the past! Why did we ever, ever, ever think any of those looks were attractive?
Take good care of yourself. Be kind to others. Find a way to have a few laughs.


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Dynamic Fuels to supply Norfolk Southern with renewable diesel
In Virginia, Dynamic Fuels and Mansfield Oil Company have signed an agreement to supply renewable diesel to Norfolk Southern Corporation, one of the nation's largest transporters of coal and industrial products. Norfolk Southern has primarily been using a 100% pure Dynamic Fuels renewable diesel at its Meridian, Mississippi rail yard since early January.
Dynamic Fuels, a 50/50 venture owned by Tyson Foods and Syntroleum, recently signed commercial off-take and strategic alliance agreements with Mansfield to market renewable diesel to fleet customers.
Dynamic Fuels, operator of the first commercial advanced biofuels plant in the United States, produces next-generation renewable and synthetic fuels from animal fats and greases. The company's Geismar, La., plant produces renewable diesel as "drop in" fuel that can replace 100% of petroleum diesel in a diesel engine without engine modification.
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I, The Prime Minister of India (a.k.a Pradhan Mantri), blog here for the Indians who are rich, sexy and nerdy! Rest can watch TV! This is a log of the nation in Hypertext Marked Lies. It will show lies in any of the popular, unpopular or controversial browsers. Politics, Technology, Entertainment. Update daily when updated. I do not miss reading this myself!
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Police say they now know who has been making 'Purge' posters, and will be confronting them soon.
Marathon runners will lace up their shoes and run through the streets of Albany on March 1st. Many of them will be trying to qualify to run the Boston Marathon, but they need your help."We have road marshals that are available that is on Saturday, you can take different shifts so if you have something to do that morning, we welcome you to the opportunity to come down that afternoon," said Rashelle Beasley, Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau.If you aren't interested in being a road marshal, there are other ways you can volunteer your time."You can volunteer at the finish line, putting on medals on the runners, giving them blankets, if you are a caring person and you love helping people, that is a great opportunity for you," said Beasley.But what if you don't want to leave your neighborhood? Don't worry, the runners may run right past your front door, and you can still help out."We need people in the Rawson Circle area, out in the doublegate area, downtown of course," said Beasley.The Hilton Garden Inn is the host hotel, and employees are ready for the rush."Not only is it sold out, you're looking at two people to a room, sometimes three, and we offer an Italian feast before the marathon that has already filled up," said BJ Fletcher, Director of Sales, Hilton Garden Inn.Organizers really want South Georgians to volunteer their time, they are giving everyone a reward at the end of the day."Being a volunteer you get a T-shirt, you get a ticket to the Mardi Gras street festival later day," said Beasley.The Mardi Gras Festival runs from noon to midnight that Saturday and includes games, vendors, and live music.
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Yeah great win tonight against Indiana. We should all stop and bask in the glory for about 5 minutes. Unfortunatley that's all the time we can spend gloating over this win, as tomorrow night's game is a VERY important game.
Suprisingly, tomorrow night in Denver we will be playing for first place in our division. That is, if we win. A loss would be very costly. Only 1 game separates 3rd place through 7th place in the West right now. Losses will be very costly down the stretch.
That is not the case however, in the East. After losing to us tonight, Indiana finds themselves 10 games below .500! Lucky for them, they are still only 2 games out of the playoffs right now. Phoenix must be filled with gealousy as they look at the standings in the East. The Suns are starting to look solidly like the odd man out in the Western Conference, yet they would be the 4th seed in the East. (and that's not even taking into account their record would be better if they had been playing all those games against Eastern Conference teams)
The Blazers are now 19-2 against the East. Who would have predicted that in the preseason? Also, we have and impressive home record at 25-5. It's really looking like home court advantage is vital if we want to advance to the second round. More important than who we face, we must have home court advantage.
Yes Portland, the taste of victory is very sweet. Good job tonight! All Blazer fans should really take a moment to enjoy the feeling. Remember those recent times when we were not anywhere near the playoff race, and you would rather stick your head in the Willamette than watch them stink it up on and off the court? Thank God those days are gone. We have some great guys to cheer for, and Blazers managment has earned our trust.
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Gulf Brew 2013 - Beer Festival
Saturday, October 19 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
At The Horse Farm
Lafayette's original beer festival is back to support the arts!
Get the full Gulf Brew run down including beer listings, park layout and more by downloading the 2013 Gulf Brew, Brew Book!
The AcA presents Gulf Brew 2013, offering the best brews from the Gulf Coast and beyond, now combined with the beauty of The Lafayette Horse Farm. Enjoy delicious brews, live music, food and the luscious green space of the The Horse Farm Saturday, October 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
One hundred percent of proceeds directly benefit AcA and its efforts to bring creativity and culture to the Acadiana community.
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- The VIP Tent will be privately catered by Zea, with a cooking demonstration by Zea Chef Heath Lemoine.
- The LSU game will be broadcast live this year at Gulf Brew.
- Gulf Brew's first Firkin Garden. A firkin, an old English keg will be on site. With a firkin, the yeast are activated live and the cask is tapped.
- The Greenroom Lounge is a cool new lounge where you can grab a beer and sit and discuss your favorite brews with friends at this year's event
- If you really get in a pinch Guy's Towing will provide free tows home, to ensure all of our friends and family make it home safe from GB 2013.
- This year you can bring a blanket or lawn chair and hang out on the beautiful greens of the Horse Farm as you enjoy all of your favorite brews and listen to awesome local tunes.
Music Lineup
Devils & Trains 5:00-5:40
Cedric Watson 6:00-7:20
The Babineaux Sisters 7:40-9:00
Food Lineup
Viva La Waffle
Freetown Fries
LA Streat
Hibachi Hero
Pelon's Mexican Hot Dog
Chef Gregory
Rice Kings
Non-taster, designated driver: $15
General Admission: $30
Early-bird tasting @ 5:00 pm: $50 Get in an hour early, enjoy tastings with zero lines and direct access to brewers for any burning beer brewing questions you might have. (no VIP Tent admission allowed with pre-taster ticket)
VIP tickets: $75 VIP's get in early at 5:00 p.m. with special access to the VIP tent catered by Zea. The VIP tent also boasts specialty brews and restroom access not available to the general public
How to purchase:
**1. Visit our Box Office at 101 W Vermilion St. from 10 am - 5 pm
2. Call us at 337.233.7060 from 10 am - 5 pm
4. Go online to AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org, online ticket sales end Oct. 19 at 9 am
5. Visit our ticket booth at the Farmers Market and The Horse Farm starting at 9 am Oct. 19
6. Purchase at the gate, we will take walk ups but expect lines
This event is 21 and older.