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Manchester Astronomical Society
Manchester Astronomical Society, Godlee Observatory, Sackville Street Building, University
of Manchester, Manchester M1 3BU
Tel: +44 (0) 161 306 4977 (24 Hour Voicemail)
Established: 1903
A selection of projects undertaken by members of the society
Society members aim to image objects in the solar system.
Does the moon have any colour? A Project in the Manchester Astronomical Society to investigate the subtle colours of the Moon's surface
Society members aim to image all the Messier objects within one year.
A 5" f11 Newtonian Telescope for solar observations which can be built for £25.
A Teaching Aid to illustrate the night sky as seen from the UK
by Kevin Kilburn
Astronomical Exposure Calculator
Only needs card, glue & paper fastener
by Mike Oates
A Quartz Controlled Scotch Mount
Full construction details
A modified version of the Scotch Mount
by Kevin Kilburn
Lunar 100 - imaging 100 lunar features
One of the biggest challenges of lunar imaging is a complete coverage of the Lunar 100.
Open to all MAS members
High Resolution Moon Imaging with a simple digital camera
by Kevin Kilburn
All information on skynotes
A course on the basics of astronomy

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It's the late summer dull-drums and I feel like I'm going stir crazy! I want to see some basketball, or at least start thinking about it. I read an article in the Detroit Free Press today about Brandon Knight looking up to and getting advice from Kenyon Dooling and it made me think a bit about just how young and inexperienced these Pistons are.
That's where the hope for improvement lays! They are so young! They are so inexperienced! Yet, their potential is so high!
So many fans have taken pot shots at Brandon Knight. He was just 19 years old last year in his rookie season. In the not so distant past most 19 year olds would still be fighting for playing time in college. Instead with the expansion of the NBA to 30 teams, he is a pro. Not only did he play as a pro, but was a first-team all-rookie team player. Yet, at 19 no one should expect him to be the best he will be - his career will progress and his game will grow.
This year's #1 pick is Andre Drummond, who just turned 19 a few weeks ago. Again he is a raw player, but with equally immense talent and potential to become a future star. Just last year he changed his mind to play major college ball versus staying in high school to mature. Although it was a year filled with new challenges many basketball scouts drooled over his athleticism and potential. Some projected him as the top pick!
Of course we also have the wily old veterans. Guys like Greg Monroe, who will be all of 22 this year, should be starting to realize more of his full potential. I believe he is motivated by being slighted as an Olympic's pick, and will show a lot of determination to assert his presence this year in the league as one of its top young stars. Did I call him a wily old veteran? Well, in comparison to Knight and Drummond he is at least of drinking age!
Perhaps falling more into the wily veteran status is a player like Rodney Stuckey who will be 26 this season. Is it just me, or does it seem like he's been a Piston forever? It's easy to forget that this really could be the season when he comes into his own, in terms of maturing as a player that is able to combine strong physical skill with accumulated knowledge and discipline about how best to play the game.
Is Jonas Jarabko about to become a star? At 24 he has played just two full seasons now, but has also gained experience from playing Internationally. If you've been following reports of his play on the Swedish National Team, you have to be impressed that he isn't just playing well, he is dominating in the games and leading his team in scoring and other aspects of the game - assists, threes, and rebounding.
Although I and many others may tend to write off Austin Daye, at just 24, it may be that he could still prove to be a valuable commodity. He's a uniquely built 6-11 player that can play small forward or power forward. He has had a great shooting touch in the past, although last season it seemed he had somehow lost it. Perhaps it was a lingering ankle injury that stymied his progress and through his game off kilter? At just 24, with strong showing in the Summer League, there is still some reason to wonder about whether there is some potential yet to be realized.
This might be the first year in a long, long time when the Pistons have five rookies on their roster. Kyle Singler, Slava Kravtsov, Andre Drummond, Kim English, and Khris Middleton offer a variety of talents. Singler and Kravtsov have International experience. Singler and English also spent four full years playing an important part on their college teams. Middleton is 21, but has just three years of college ball under his belt. Of course, Drummond is the baby, just turned 19, he has just one year of college ball on his resume.
So far I've mentioned 10 players that make up the 15 man roster. The other 5 players are veterans. Yet, only two of these players are over 30 - Tayshaun Prince and Corey Maggette are both 32. Jason Maxiell and Will Bynum are both 29. Charlie Villanueva is just 28. These players will likely see their roles decreasing over the course of the season. It is also possible that one or more may be traded during the preseason, or at the middle of the season prior to the trade deadline. Maggette and Maxiell are on one year contracts and, given the depth of the team at their positions, and likely not to be re-signed, but both could be appealing players to a contending squad. Prince, Villanueva, and Bynum may be the most controversial players on the roster.
Prince, it has been argued by some fans, robs the younger players of playing time. Villanueva has unique skills as a big man, yet doesn't seem to really make the best use of them to be a dominate player. Bynum brings energy and court vision, but most believe he is simply too short to adequately defend most opponents. These three players are also candidates to be traded before or during this season.
The first ten players I've reviewed all have excellent upside potential for improvement. This translates into the potential for the Pistons to win more games. If you believe that a coach can utilize players to make a difference, I'm inclined to believe that the Pistons can be a .500 club or perhaps even better this year. Here are a few ways this team would seem to likely achieve significant improvement:
Brandon Knight - Improve FG% from 41.5% to @47% by reducing 3-pt shooting from 40% of shots to approximately 30%, increase scoring average from 12.8 to @ 14 ppg, increase assists to 4.5 from 3.8, reduce turnovers from 2.6 to 2.0, increase steals from 0.7 to 1.0.
Rodney Stuckey - Improve scoring average from 14.8 to @17.
Greg Monroe - Improve scoring average from 15.4 to @20, reduce turnovers from 2.4 to 1.9.
Andre Drummond - Improve upon Ben Wallace's scoring average of 1.4 to @5, sustain his rebounding average of 4.3, increase his blocked shots average from 0.8 to @1.6.
Jonas Jerebko - Improve field shot percentages to .500 and .350, increase scoring average to @11 from 8.7, increase assists from 0.7 to about 1.5.
Corey Maggette - Sustain scoring average from Ben Gordon of 12.5, improve rebounding of Gordon from 2.3 to @4, increase blocked shots from 0.2 to 0.5, increase FG% of Gordon from .442 to @.480, increase free throw chances from 2.6 to approximately 4.3.
Slava Kravtsov - match or improve upon the statistics provided by Jason Maxiell: FG% 47.8, FT% 54.7, 6.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG - including 1.9 ORPG, 0.8 BSPG.
Kim English - improve upon Damien Wilkins 3.2 PPG, .394 FG%, .630 FT%, 0.7 APG, 0.5 SPG, while sustaining his .304 3-point shooting average.
Kyle Singler and Tayshaun Prince - have to match or improve upon Prince's season stats that are based on an average of 33.7 minutes per game. In that much time it seems like it should be very possible to match 12.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, .421 FG%, .774 FT%, 2.4 APG, 0.4 SPG, 0.5 BSPG, although averaging just 1.2 personal fouls might seem unlikely. Prince did post a solid .356 3 point shooting mark too, but Singler seems to possess comparable skills. Perhaps Austin Daye, Charlie Villanueva, or even Khris Middleton will help to boost overall production from this niche role as well.
The remainder of the Pistons stat sheet is composed of playing time that is split between four players: Will Bynum, Walker Russell, Vernon Macklin, and Charlie Villanueva. Here are their combined stats:
total minutes: 1178 actual playing time, spread over the total 66 game schedule averages nearly 18 MPG
total points: 437, averaged over 66 games, 6.6 PPG
total rebounds: 172, averaged over 66 games, 2.6 RPG
total assists: 114, averaged over 66 games, 1.7 APG
estimated overall FG%: 39%
estimated overall FT%: 68%
In my opinion, I expect this year's roster to replace these stats with marked improvement in nearly every area, and this in and of itself could prove to be an aspect of considerable improvement from last year.
Incremental improvements really do translate into additional wins. The prospect of seeing significant improvement from several players that are simply growing and realizing an incremental piece of their potential should buoy every fans hopes and expectations!


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Site: Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pa.
Captains: Great Britain & Ireland - Bernard Hunt; USA - Arnold Palmer
And while the United States won the singles, too, something significant did happen for GB&I that makes the 1975 Ryder Cup memorable.
First, some background: At the Ryder Cup this year, there were two singles sessions, a morning and afternoon session, both with eight matches played (for a total of 16 singles matches). So multiple golfers on both sides played two singles matches.
For example, Jack Nicklaus played both singles sessions for Team USA. And Brian Barnes played both singles sessions for GB&I.
So what happened? In the morning singles, Nicklaus and Barnes were drawn to play the eighth singles game. And Barnes beat the Bear, 4 and 2. When the afternoon draw was announced, Nicklaus vs. Barnes again was in the anchor position.
When the two golfers reached the tee for the start of their second singles encounter of the day, Nicklaus told Barnes, "... there ain't no way you're going to beat me again."
Then Barnes went out and beat Nicklaus again, winning 2 and 1. So there's the answer to a trivia question: Which golfer beat Jack Nicklaus twice in the same day in Ryder Cup singles? Brian Barnes.
In an interview many years later with the Golf Channel, Barnes described entering the locker room the two teams shared following the second win. The USA and GB&I sides were separated by a partition. On the other side of the partition, Barnes could hear Nicklaus slamming his shoes and other equipment, cursing to himself, muttering. Barnes peeped over the partition and innocently asked, "Something wrong, Jack?" Nicklaus burst out laughing. The Nicklaus and Barnes families, Barnes said, spent the evening in a local restaurant together, eating, drinking and laughing liberally.
Team Rosters:
USA - Billy Casper, Raymond Floyd, Al Geiberger, Lou Graham, Hale Irwin, Gene Littler, Johnny Miller, Bob Murphy, Jack Nicklaus, J.C. Snead, Lee Trevino, Tom Weiskopf
Day 1 Results:
Jack Nicklaus/Tom Weiskopf, U.S., def. Brian Barnes/Bernard Gallacher, GBI, 5 and 4
Gene Littler/Hale Irwin, U.S., def. Norman Wood/Maurice Bembridge, GBI, 4 and 3
Al Geiberger/Johnny Miller, U.S., def. Tony Jacklin/ Peter Oosterhuis, GBI, 3 and 1
Lee Trevino/J.C. Snead, U.S., def. Tommy Horton/John O'Leary, GBI, 2 and 1
Peter Oosterhuis/Tony Jacklin, GBI, def. Billy Casper/Raymond Floyd, U.S., 2 and 1
Tom Weiskopf/Lou Graham, U.S., def. Eamonn Darcy/Christy O'Connor Jr., GBI, 3 and 2
Jack Nicklaus/Bob Murphy, U.S., halved with Brian Barnes/Bernard Gallacher, GBI
Lee Trevino/Hale Irwin, U.S., def. Tommy Horton/John O'Leary, GBI, 2 and 1
Day 2 Results:
Billy Casper/Johnny Miller, U.S., halved with Peter Oosterhuis/Tony Jacklin, GBI
Jack Nicklaus/J.C. Snead, U.S., def. Tommy Horton/ Norman Wood, GBI, 4 and 2
Gene Littler/Lou Graham, U.S., def. Brian Barnes/Bernard Gallacher, GBI, 5 and 3
Al Geiberger/Raymond Floyd, U.S., halved with Eamonn Darcy/Guy Hunt, GBI
Tony Jacklin/Brian Huggett, GBI, def. Lee Trevino/Bob Murphy, U.S., 3 and 2
Tom Weiskopf/Johnny Miller, U.S., def. Christy O'Connor Jr. /John O'Leary, GBI, 5 and 3
Hale Irwin/Billy Casper, U.S., def. Peter Oosterhuis/Maurice Bembridge, GBI, 3 and 2
Al Geiberger/Lou Graham, U.S., def. Eamonn Darcy/Guy Hunt, GBI, 3 and 2
Day 3 Results:
Bob Murphy, U.S., def. Tony Jacklin, GBI, 2 and 1
Peter Oosterhuis, GBI, def. Johnny Miller, U.S., 2-up
Lee Trevino, U.S., halved with Bernard Gallacher, GBI
Hale Irwin, U.S., halved with Tommy Horton, GBI
Gene Littler, U.S., def. Brian Huggett, GBI, 4 and 2
Billy Casper, U.S., def. Eamonn Darcy, GBI, 3 and 2
Tom Weiskopf, U.S., def. Guy Hunt, GBI, 5 and 3
Brian Barnes, GBI, def. Jack Nicklaus, U.S., 4 and 2
Afternoon Singles
Ray Floyd, U.S., def. Tony Jacklin, GBI, 1-up
Peter Oosterhuis, GBI, def. J.C. Snead, U.S., 3 and 2
Al Geiberger, U.S., halved with Bernard Gallacher, GBI
Tommy Horton, GBI, def. Lou Graham, U.S., 2 and 1
Hale Irwin, U.S., def. John O'Leary, GBI, 2 and 1
Bob Murphy, U.S., def. Maurice Bembridge, GBI, 2 and 1
Norman Wood, GBI, def. Lee Trevino, U.S., 2 and 1
Brian Barnes, GBI, def. Jack Nicklaus, U.S., 2 and 1
Player Records (wins-losses-halves)
Brian Barnes, 2-2-1
Maurice Bembridge, 0-3-0
Eamonn Darcy, 0-3-1
Bernard Gallacher, 0-2-3
Tommy Horton, 1-3-1
Brian Huggett, 1-1-0
Guy Hunt, 0-2-1
Tony Jacklin, 2-3-1
Christy O'Connor Jr., 0-2-0
John O'Leary, 0-4-0
Peter Oosterhuis, 3-2-1
Norman Wood, 1-2-0
Billy Casper, 2-1-1
Raymond Floyd, 1-1-1
Al Geiberger, 2-0-2
Lou Graham, 3-1-0
Hale Irwin, 4-0-1
Gene Littler, 3-0-0
Johnny Miller, 2-1-1
Bob Murphy, 2-1-1
Jack Nicklaus, 2-2-1
J.C. Snead, 2-1-0
Lee Trevino, 2-2-1
Tom Weiskopf, 4-0-0


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It's that time of year again as students are beginning a new school year. They are probably feeling excited or perhaps sad that summer vacation has come to an end. Most likely they are feeling both emotions.
The thought of the first day of school can make any student, regardless of age, a bit nervous no matter how many times they have experienced it. The first day entails adjusting to new teachers, new schedules, new friends and maybe even a new school. Even children who are eager to return to class have to adjust to the greater levels of activity and structure.
This may be an even more challenging year than in the past as students will be thinking about more testing and meeting the Common Core State Standards. As these standards are implemented, students and teachers are unsure of what is being expected from them.
Test scores for students in third through eighth grade plunged in the first year of new, tougher standardized tests. Will this put an added pressure on teachers and students? Probably yes, even though State Education Commissioner John King repeatedly stressed that the new results are a "baseline" for future years and shouldn't be viewed as a slide in the performance of teachers and students.
"It's important to emphasize that the changes in scores do not mean that schools have taught less and that students have learned less, but rather reflect this new standard, the Common Core," King said in a conference call with reporters.
Hopefully this is true, but how can teachers not question whether they are doing all they can to prepare students and how can students not question their intelligence levels after such poor outcomes? It has to be discouraging.
New York is one of 45 states to implement the Common Core standards, part of a national effort pushed by President Obama to increase accountability in schools.


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The SI program offered through the HSC provides free academic support for several undergraduate education courses. SI is internationally recognized and found in over 1500 institutions in 29 countries. SI Leaders are EMU students interested in assisting their fellow peers and have been trained to facilitate biweekly collaborative study sessions.
Sessions are offered in courses like:
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HUBBARD - Theresa Suzanne Smiley, 70, died Monday morning, Dec. 31, 2012, at her home.
She was born July 8, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of John Frances and Edna Gertrude Snelus Dahman.
Mrs. Smiley retired as an insurance agent for Paige and Byrnes Insurance Co. in Hubbard and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.
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She leaves her husband, Albert Smiley; two sons, A.J. Smiley of Hubbard and Thomas Jon Smiley of South Euclid; a daughter, Suzanne Lewis of Greenville, Pa.; three brothers, James Dahman of Canfield, Larry Dahman of Boca Raton, Fla., and Joseph Dahman of Elyria; a sister, Carolyn Gilson of Sugarland, Texas; and seven grandchildren.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home and 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.
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TALLULAH, La., (KNOE 8 News) - A Tallulah woman answered her phone and was told by the caller that he was her grandson's lawyer in Guadalajara, Mexico.
He said his name was Jesus-Marcelino Valdez-Gonzalez.
He then put someone else on the phone saying it was her grandson and the second person was able to actually call her by her pet family name.
She was then asked to withdraw money from her bank, go to Western Union and send the money out of the country, allegedly to help her grandson.
The man claiming to be a lawyer was even able to provide locations for Western Union in Tallulah since the victim didn't know where to go to wire money.
This is not a new scam, but a very effective one, since the scammers have a great deal of personal information and even information on how to get the money to them.
A good general rule is to NEVER give personal information or money to someone you do not know who calls you. There are many scams similar to this one that are going on now.
For information on the BBB-Western Union Scam Stopper Partnership go to www.bbb.org.scam-stopper/about-scam-stopper.php


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Stephen Jones will make his competitive debut for London Wasps this weekend, having been named in the number 10 shirt to take on London Irish in round three of the Aviva Premiership.
Following two narrow defeats, there are five changes in all to the starting line-up.
The 104–times capped Welsh international Jones, will direct a backline with one change in it, with Andrea Masi coming in as a direct replacement for Chris Bell, who suffered a deep cut to the head last time out.
There are three changes up front with T Rhys Thomas, Joe Launchbury and Ashley Johnson all starting.
London Wasps Director of Rugby said: "London Irish present a potent attacking threat and we will need to step it up in defence to try and keep them out. Like us, they are a new looking squad, still finding their feet but home games are vital in this league and we want to get off to a winning start at Adams Park."
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KSP Working Death Investigation in Nelson County
Date of News Release: 04/22/2014
(BARDSTOWN, KY.) - On Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at approximately 10:41 A.M. EST, Kentucky State Police Post 04 Troopers responded to a residence located at 5120 Springfield Rd. in response to two deceased females found at that location. Kathy Netherland (48) and a juvenile female (16) were both pronounced dead at the scene. Autopsies will be performed tomorrow morning at the State Medical Examiner's Office in Louisville. KSP is still on the scene investigating and further information will be released when available. KSP was assisted by the Nelson Co. S.O., Nelson Co. EMS and the Nelson Co. Coroner's Office.


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In Greek: γλυκό κυδώνι, pronounced ghlee-KOH kee-THOH-nee
Quince are the perfect fruit for cooking. In Greece, we cook them with meats, alone (similar to baked apples), and make them into marmalade and this delicious and colorful spoon sweet (preserves, served by the spoonful), with a sugar syrup. The recipe calls for 2 parts peeled, seeded quince (by weight) to 1 part sugar. This recipe will make 6-7 cups. To make more, increase quantities.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- 4 1/2 pounds of quinces (3 1/2 pounds peeled and seeded)
- 1 3/4 pounds of sugar (just under 4 cups)
Run quinces under running water and towel dry to remove fuzz (similar to peach fuzz). Prepare a large bowl of water.
To prepare quinces: Because the quince pulp turns dark once cut open, work with small slices, one at a time. Cut a thin slice of quince from top to bottom of the fruit (not across), about 1/3 inch wide. Remove peel and trim center, the way you would an apple. Cut the slice in half lengthwise and then into thin chunks, and put in the water, otherwise the quince will turn dark. Continue until all quinces have been cut, peeled, and put in water. Drain in a strainer, and rinse under running water.
Transfer quince to a large pot and add enough water to reach the top of the fruit. Add sugar, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. When full boil is reached, lower heat to medium-high, remove cover, and cook until the syrup coats a spoon, medium drip - about 1 hour.
- Note: The color of raw quince is similar to a pear. When it cooks, it turns a reddish color, from light to dark, depending on the recipe.
Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Spoon into jars with airtight seals, and allow to cool completely before sealing.
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JOE TALAMO, INTERACTION, WINNER: "We had a perfect trip. The whole way around I was able to save a lot of ground. Turning for home I took him out and he gave me a huge effort the last eighth of a mile. The horse that ran second (All Squared Away), you can't take anything away from him, he was pretty hard to get by. My horse just showed a lot of heart and effort, he showed a lot of class today."
EDWIN MALDONADO, ALL SQUARED AWAY, SECOND: "I couldn't have asked for a better trip; it was beautiful. I hit the lead a little too soon and my horse kind of played around in the lane and it cost us the race. He can handle the distance, he ran a huge race at 1 ½ (miles) last out (San Luis Rey), so he ran good, but we just took the lead too soon."
MARTIN GARCIA, SKY KINGDOM, SIXTH: "I don't think the distance was a problem at all, but that grass is pretty hard for him and he didn't like that at all. When I asked him to go, he just stayed the same, he never responded."
RON McANALLY, INTERACTION, WINNER: "It was a slow pace but he's still got that kick the last part of it. I think the turf last time was a little bit hard for him . . . Joe (Talamo) rode a terrific race, saved a lot of ground on the rail and managed to get through.
"We only got 11 more to go to catch him (Charlie Whittingham, who won the San Juan 14 times; McAnally won it with John Henry in 1980 and Amerique in1998). We don't have that much of a chance with me being 80, but we're still here.
"That was the way we had planned it (to be well back early) no matter what the pace was. He stayed back on a slow pace and he's got that good kick at the end . . . to win here at Santa Anita is very special."
NOTES: This is the 701st Santa Anita win for McAnally. He won No. 700 at Santa Anita when Suggestive Boy took the Grade I Frank E. Kilroe Mile on March 2.
The winning owner is Jose Cerillo of Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, who races as Pozo de Luna, Inc.


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UFC on FUEL TV 2 drug test results are in from UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner (via MMAWeekly.com), who yesterday confirmed that 24 fighters tested for illegal/banned substances after competing at the "Gustafsson vs. Silva" event on April 14 have all passed with flying colors.
Main event participants Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva, as well as every other fighter competing on the card, were all screened for performance enhancers such as steroids and drugs of abuse like cocaine and marijuana, among others.
Results from these battery of tests all came back negative.
Typically, fighters are selected randomly for drug tests. However, athletic commissions typically test the main event participants and fight night winners, as well as those who have failed drug tests in the past.
UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson Silva," featuring Alexander Gustafsson continuing his rapid rise up the light heavyweight ladder by soundly defeating the returning Thiago Silva.
The next Jon Jones? We shall see.
Brian Stann got back on the hog despite extensive trouble at home with one of the sickest knockouts you'll see this year. That's because he put Alessio Sakara out with short shots from guard inside the first round.
And what's there to say about Siyar Bahadurzada and his 42 second destruction of Paulo Thiago?
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If you need help just show up to his office and he will tell you what to fix. Awesome sense of humor. Crack jokes along with him, he loves that. Try not to miss class he lets you know what you need to wright in each paragraph of each essay. Do the work and you will be fine.
I took a poetry class, and I found Dr. Xidis to be an amazing professor. He's "aold-school," in the sense that he has expectations for you. I enjoyed his classes, admired his knowledge and learned a lot. Highly recommended.
He was a great teacher. He was hilarious-- and definitely involved everyone in the class. All you need to do is participate, listen in class, and write essays. He makes class interesting!
Freakin funny. I wish I could keep him in my pocket! If you think poetry is boring, take this guy. He says things you never would expect from a sweet old man, keeps it very interesting. Not difficult, just go to class and listen to his interpretations of the poems, he makes them make sense. A++ Take him, you'll be sorry if you don't.
Dr Xidis is not an easy teacher but he is a pretty nice guy. Sometimes goes off on tangets and his class can get really boring but nothing terrible.
He has a delightful personality and he makes all the material very interesting. If the opportunity should arise to take another of his classes, I would be thrilled.
Professor Xidis is a pretty good teacher. You have to work hard on each essay to get an A. Class is almost always just a discussion of whatever. We will often talk about current issues or topics of his interest for almost the whole class period. He is pretty funny. He is quite liberal.
If you are gonna take compII... take it with this teacher.. he is the best
Dr.Xidis is the greatest professor I have ever had. Not only is he very skilled at getting his students interested in what he's teaching, he is a very wise and entertaining man, and a good friend. He truly values each student and treats them as people. I have taken every class that he has taught and would highly recommend him to anyone.
I guarantee this man is the best professor at jccc. He is a great teacher and is always there to help you understand the material
Engl 256
Dr. Xidis is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is hilarious, and makes every class fun. I also learned more in his class than a lot of my other classes combined. If you can take one of his classes, you won't regret it.
Comp II
He is the greatest! Plus, how cool is it to take a class taught by Professor X? He is the best teacher at JCCC.
Composition II
He tries to scare you at first, but if you stay with it and atleast turn in all the work on time, you will pass. Class is actually fun.
Comp II
A great professor. He had such an impact on me that I changed my major and my career path. You can't help but learn from him, and he challenges you to achieve more than you believed to be possible. I highly recommend him.
eng 231
take him at all costs! great teacher, great guy. he knows his stuff and has a great sense of humor. it was an honor to be around him :)
American Poetry
Bob is a tough grader and he expects high quality work, but he won't leave you out to dry on how to get to that level. If you take the time to talk to him about things, he will help you. I learned a lot from him.
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McCourt School of Public Policy
|This article appears to be written like an advertisement. (April 2014)
|Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
|Edward B. Montgomery
|Washington, District of Columbia, USA
The McCourt School of Public Policy (MSPP) is one of nine schools at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.[1] The McCourt School is based in Old North, the oldest academic building on the main Georgetown University campus.[2] Formerly known as the Georgetown Public Policy Institute (GPPI), The McCourt School became Georgetown University's ninth school in October 2013 as a result of a gift from Georgetown University alumnus Frank McCourt.[3]
The school is currently led by Edward B. Montgomery, who became Dean of GPPI in August 2010.[4] Montgomery was preceded by interim Dean William T. Gormley.
Establishing a public policy school in Washington, D.C. originated as an idea in the Georgetown University Department of Government and Economics in the late 1970s.
In 1980, the Government Department instituted a certificate program and in 1982 hired two junior faculty members to teach courses in public policy. For the next five years, the Public Policy Program expanded, granting a master's degree program in government with a concentration in public policy to approximately 15 students. In 1985, the Government Department hired the first part-time director to help establish the framework for the Public Policy Program. By the late 1980s, enrollment in the program had grown to about 75 students.
In 1990, the new president of Georgetown University, Father Leo O'Donovan, S.J., prioritized the expansion of the Public Policy Program under the direction of the program's first full-time director, Colin Campbell S.J., a Georgetown professor of philosophy and politics. Dr. Campbell was charged with the task of significantly expanding the program's faculty, students, and facilities.
In 1996, in recognition of the program's status as one of the premier professional programs at Georgetown University, the Public Policy Program was renamed the Georgetown Public Policy Institute.
GPPI experienced rapid expansion after Dr. Judy Feder was appointed Dean in 2001. Faculty, applications, enrollment, staff, and facilities all grew under Dr. Feder's tenure.
In 2013, the University announced a $100 million gift—the largest single gift in Georgetown University history—from alumnus Frank McCourt (C'75) for the establishment of the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown's ninth school, and their first new one since the McDonough School of Business was formed in 1957.[3]
Under the leadership of current Dean Edward B. Montgomery, The McCourt School launched its first year in October 2013 and enrolled its first students in the Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) program in the fall of 2012.
The McCourt School currently offers three master's degree programs and eight dual-degree programs. McCourt includes thirteen affiliated research centers, twenty-one full-time faculty members, ten visiting faculty members, more than one-hundred adjunct faculty members and approximately 450 enrolled students across the various degree and executive education programs.
Master of Public Policy Degree[edit]
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a 48 credit hour, multidisciplinary program offered as both a two year full-time and three year evening program.[5] The program's focus is designed to meet the needs of individuals desiring a strong analytical background, particularly those planning careers in public or private sector policy analysis and management.
Dual Degrees[edit]
For the MPP degree, MSPP offers dual degree programs with Georgetown Law Center, McDonough School of Business, Walsh School of Foreign Service, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, as well as with the University of Geneva:[6]
- Master of Public Policy/Master of Business Administration (MPP/MBA)
- Master of Public Policy/Master of Arts in Economics (MPP/MA)
- Master of Public Policy/PhD in Government (MPP/PhD)
- Master of Public Policy/PhD in Psychology (MPP/PhD)
- Master of Public Policy/Juris Doctor (MPP/JD)
- Master of Public Policy/ Master of Science in Foreign Service (MPP/MS)
- Master of Public Policy/ Master of Arts in German and European Studies (MPP/MA)
- Master of Public Policy/International Organizations MBA (MPP/IOMBA)
International Programs[edit]
MSPP students have a number of global opportunities including a dual degree with the University of Geneva, five study abroad options, a Spring Break immersion experience, and a sustainable development project.[7]
- University of Geneva, Switzerland
- The Hertie School of Governance, Berlin, Germany
- Oxford University, Oxford, England
- Fudan University, Shanghai, China (in collaboration with Queen's University, Ontario, Canada)
- Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
- Carleton University School of Public Policy and Administration, Ottawa, Canada
- Project Honduras, Roatan, Honduras. Project Honduras is MSPP's sustainable development project providing students with the unique opportunity to apply public policy skills learned in the classroom to an underserved community in Honduras.
The McCourt School consists of 21 core faculty members, 10 visiting faculty members, and more than 100 adjunct faculty members.[8] A 2010 report by the Women in Public Policy group at the Goldman School of Public Policy found that of 10 leading public policy schools, that MSPP ranked #1 in the overall percent of tenured and tenure track faculty that are women (about 40 percent).[9]
The 2012 U.S. News & World Report ranking of graduate programs in public affairs ranked The McCourt School in the 91st percentile of all programs in the nation at 23rd, tied with UCLA, University of Chicago, and UNC-Chapel Hill, among others.[10] MSPP ranked first in the Washington area in the specialty area of public policy at 15th; the School also ranked 12th in health policy and 17th in social policy. The McCourt School is not ranked by the National Research Council because it does not have a doctoral program.[11]
Student Organizations[edit]
- Georgetown Public Policy Student Association: The Georgetown Public Policy Student Association (GPPSA) is the student government of MSPP. GPPSA facilitates communication among students, administration and faculty; organizes academic, professional, social, and community service initiatives; and provides support and funding for MSPP student organizations.[12]
- McCourt School Policy Conference: Each year, MSPP students work together to plan an annual public policy conference. The event brings distinguished academics and policymakers to Washington, D.C. to discuss the most pressing and complex social issues of the day. This day-long event also provides a unique opportunity for current policy experts to address and hear from the next generation of policy professionals. The McCourt School Policy Conference attracts speakers and a diverse audience from the nation's top policy schools, non-profit and government organizations, in addition to members of the Georgetown and Washington, D.C. policy communities.[13]
- Georgetown Public Policy Review: The Georgetown Public Policy Review (GPPReview) is MSPP's nonpartisan, student-run peer-reviewed academic journal. GPPReview's mission is to provide an outlet for innovative new thinkers and established policymakers to offer perspectives on the politics and policies that shape our nation and our world. Approximately 50 dedicated staff members work to produce and promote this print publication. The organization also maintains an online website, GPPReview Online, which accepts contributions from Georgetown students and faculty as well as from policy thinkers worldwide. "GPPReview Online strives for quality, evidence-based analysis, commentary, and research, but unlike the print publication, GPPReview Online is not peer-reviewed."[14]
- Project Honduras: Since 2007, MSPP students have worked to develop a relationship with the residents of Roatán, Honduras. Four groups of students have now traveled to the island of Roatán over Spring Break to implement ongoing service and development projects.[15]
- Public Policy OUT: Public Policy OUT (P-POUT) is the MSPP LGBT policy issue group whose vision is to provide a visible and public forum within the student body for discussion of LGBT issues. This includes both national and local policy issues, as well as issues facing LGBT individuals working in policy-focused careers. The group focuses specifically on education, networking, outreach, and awareness.[16]
- Sustainability Working Group: The Sustainability Working Group (SWG) is a partnership of students, faculty and staff. SWG is dedicated to increasing sustainability efforts and awareness at MSPP and the surrounding community.[16]
- Women in Public Policy Initiative: MSPP's Women in Public Policy Initiative (WPPI) is dedicated to developing exceptional female leaders in public policy and increasing awareness of issues that disproportionately affect women and girls through strategic partnerships, service, and advocacy. As an organization, we strive to increase the visibility of women in the policy arena both inside and outside of the immediate Georgetown University community. We seek to provide an inclusive forum for MSPP students interested in issues pertaining to women in politics and public policy, to support the professional development and skills of female students, and to connect current students with alumni and professionals in the field.[16][17]
Research Centers, Projects and Organizations[edit]
The McCourt School's affiliated centers are engaged in research, professional training, and sharing of information on Congress, health policies, and social policies.[18]
- The Government Affairs Institute (GAI): The Government Affairs Institute provides education and training about congressional processes, organization, and practices, and about selected legislative policy issues.[19]
- The Georgetown University Initiative on Innovation, Development and Evaluation (GUI²DE): Conducts empirical field-based research to assess the impact and effectiveness of interventions and policies aimed at empowering individuals in developing countries to improve their lives.[20]
- The Health Policy Institute: HPI is a multi-disciplinary group of faculty and staff dedicated to conducting research on key issues in health policy and health services research, including health care financing, the uninsured, and health insurance reform.[21]
- Center for Children and Families: CCF is an independent, nonpartisan policy and research center whose mission is to expand and improve health coverage for America's children and families.[22]
- Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR): CHIR is composed of a team of nationally recognized experts on private health insurance and health reform. Our mission is to improve access to affordable and adequate health insurance by providing balanced, evidence-based research, analysis, and strategic advice.[23]
- National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health: The Center provides national leadership to the maternal and child health community in program development, education, and state-of-the-art knowledge to improve the health and well-being of the nation's children and families.[24]
- National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC): OHRC supports health professionals, program administration and staff, educators, policymakers, and others working in states and communities with the goal of improving oral health services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families.[25]
- Health Information Group: The Health Information Group provides leadership in program development, educational resources, and innovative technology to improve health and well-being.[26]
- The Center on Education and the Workforce: The Center is an independent, nonprofit research and policy institute that studies the link between education, career qualifications, and workforce demands. The Center conducts research, engagement, and outreach to policymakers and practitioners.[27]
- The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR): CJJR advances a balanced, multi-systems approach to reducing juvenile delinquency that promotes positive child and youth development, while also holding youth accountable.[28]
- The Center on Poverty, Inequality, & Public Policy: The Center on Poverty works with policymakers, researchers, advocates, and others to develop effective policies and practices to alleviate poverty and inequality in the United States. The Center's areas of anti-poverty work include: developing effective workforce and education policies and programs; improving outcomes for disadvantaged and disconnected youth; and expanding and improving the Earned Income Tax Credit and other federal poverty-reduction programs.[29]
- The Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership (CPNL): CPNL is a leading education, research and training center dedicated to the development of public, nonprofit and philanthropic leadership.[30]
- The Center for Research on Children in the United States (CROCUS): CROCUS focuses on policy issues related to children, including early childhood education, pre-K programs, Head Start, and child care programs.[31]
- ^ http://mspp.georgetown.edu/
- ^ http://maps.georgetown.edu/oldnorth/ Profile of Old North
- ^ a b Anderson, Nick (September 18, 2013). "Ex-Dodgers owner McCourt gives Georgetown $100 million to launch public policy school". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
- ^ http://explore.georgetown.edu/news/?ID=51126 Pugh, Rachel. "New Dean of Public Policy Named" Georgetown University. 10 June 2010.
- ^ http://mspp.georgetown.edu/academics/mpp/ Masters in Public Policy
- ^ http://mspp.georgetown.edu/academics/dual-degrees/ Dual Degree Programs
- ^ http://mspp.georgetown.edu/academics/international-programs/ International Programs
- ^ http://mspp.georgetown.edu/faculty-directory/ List of MSPP Faculty
- ^ http://gspp.berkeley.edu/students/docs/WiPP_Faculty_Report.pdf Bonaguro, Joy, Christine Frey, Tara Regan, Felicity Rose, and Kathy Wilson. (2010) "Women in Public Policy: A Framework for Greater Faculty Diversity." Women in Public Policy group at Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley. http://gspp.berkeley.edu/students/wipp.html
- ^ "Graduate School Rankings in Public Affairs". US News and World Report.
- ^ http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/resdoc/pga_051962 Research Doctorate Program Rankings FAQ
- ^ http://www.gppsa.org GPPSA website
- ^ http://www.mspconference.org/
- ^ http://www.gppreview.com Georgetown Public Policy Review
- ^ http://mspp.georgetown.edu/project-hondura/
- ^ a b c http://mspp.georgetown.edu/current-students/student-orgs/ MSPP Organizations
- ^ http://www.wppigppi.org
- ^ http://mspp.georgetown.edu/research-centers/ MSPP Research Centers
- ^ http://gai.georgetown.edu The Government Affairs Institute
- ^ http://gui2de.georgetown.edu GUI²DE
- ^ http://ihcrp.georgetown.edu/ The Health Policy Institute
- ^ http://ccf.georgetown.edu/ Center for Children and Families
- ^ http://chis.georgetown.edu/ Center on Health Insurance Reforms
- ^ http://www.ncemch.org National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
- ^ http://www.mchoralhealth.org/ National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
- ^ http://www.healthinfogroup.org/ Health Information Group
- ^ http://cew.georgetown.edu/ The Center on Education and the Workforce
- ^ http://cjjr.georgetown.edu/index.html The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform
- ^ http://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/centers-institutes/poverty-inequality/ The Center on Poverty, Inequality, & Public Policy
- ^ http://cpnl.georgetown.edu/ The Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership
- ^ http://www.crocus.georgetown.edu/ The Center for Research on Children in the United States
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HORSHAM pin-up model Laine Munn will compete in the world's largest pin-up competition in Las Vegas.
Mrs Munn, also known as Miss Ruby Rabbit, was chosen as a
contestant for the Miss Viva Las Vegas Pin-up Competition in April.
"Initially, I was told the contestants had to be voted for, but the judges would also pick four girls to skip the voting and compete at the competition," she said.
"When voting opened I was trying hard to get votes, but then found out I was chosen by the judges.
"It was incredible and I was so surprised. Out of almost 200 entrants, I was one of four chosen."
Mrs Munn said the competition would involve answering questions on stage.
"Unlike other competitions, I need to win over the audience at this competition instead of the judges, so I will try to think of a quirky way to present myself so the audience doesn't forget me," she said.
"Hopefully it will bring across my personality as well."
Mrs Munn started doing pin-up modelling in 2012.
"I found that I was putting on weight and I was unhappy with how I was feeling in modern fashions," she said.
"I had a friend who dressed in rockabilly style clothing, so I researched it and found a pin-up competition I could enter.
"I found it was a good way to build my self-confidence."
Mrs Munn was runner-up in the Miss Pin-up Australia competition, which was the first competition she entered.
"I then entered a few more competitions and had similar success, which sparked me to enter the Las Vegas competition," she said.
Mrs Munn said the reason she started pin-up was to improve her body confidence.
"I found that since I have been winning competitions, a lot of girls have approached me saying they felt better about themselves because of what I was accomplishing," she said.
"It promotes a better body image than what the magazines are portraying."
Mrs Munn said she could not wait to go to Las Vegas.
"It will be an experience of a lifetime and I am happy just to be competing," she said.
Mrs Munn said she would
encourage more women to become involved in pin-up.
"The style and the culture of pin-up is very supportive of women who are lacking in self-confidence," she said.
Mrs Munn is now raising money for her trip to Las Vegas. She has had support from the Little Desert Rockers, which pledged $500.
"I just want to thank them for supporting me and getting behind me," she said.
She said anyone else who wanted to help could go to www.gofundme.com/5xjvdo.


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By Jacqueline Sit, NEWS 9
GARFIELD COUNTY, Okla. -- Members of a historic Garfield County church that was destroyed by a tornado Saturday vowed to rebuild.
The members of the Potter Community Church met Sunday for worship on the steps where their church once stood. A tornado ripped the building from its foundation during Saturday's storms. Members of the 103-year-old congregation said the church is a part of their lives and they plan to rebuild.
"It's just a building I know, but it sure meant a lot to a lot of us," said Bonnie Roberts, long-time church member.
The 92-year-old is one of 12 regular attendees.
The piano that Roberts used to play for Sunday services was found in a nearby field.
"Oh mercy, I'll never get to play it again," she said.
Pastor Sam Jerome has ministered for the congregation for 30 years.
He said the church plans to start cleaning up by next weekend and have a fundraiser next month to rebuild the church for the close-knit family of faith.
"We know the people that are here, their children, their birthdays, their anniversaries; we're just really close," he said.
This is not the first time the church was damaged. The church burned in the 1950s.
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Autogrill S.p.A. : Retail - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report
Autogrill S.p.A. : Retail - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report
Published: August 2013
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This report is a crucial resource for industry executives and anyone looking to access key information about "Autogrill S.p.A."
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Autogrill S.p.A. (Autogrill) is a full-service restaurant and duty free shops operator, and a travel retailer based in Italy. The product portfolio includes food, beverages, fragrances, cosmetics, spirits, tobacco and confectionery. All the products are sold under more than 350 national and private labelled brands, which include Puro Gusto, Ciao, Bubbles and Beaudevin. The company operates 1,065 food and beverages outlets and 102 travel retail and duty-free retail stores under the banner Autogrill. In addition, it manages 5,300 points of sale in 1,200 locations. The company operate outlets at airports, motorways, railway stations, trade fairs, museums, shopping centres and high streets across 38 countries that include the US, Canada, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, India, Kuwait, Spain, Chile, Mexico, the Netherlands and Germany among others. Autogrill is headquartered in Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
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2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit
2.2.2 Asset and Liabilities
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio
2.2.4 Solvency
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Bison Kabini Resort, Kabini Karnataka
Experience the true romance of the 'Raja' coming back to life at The Bison resort at kabini, a Bush Betta luxury tented camp that bears testimony to the timeless Man-Animal conflict synonymous with African adventure. Located on the shores of the exotic Kabini river the bison resort kabini offers you the perfect wild life adventure. The Bison resort kabini is a consequence of Bush Bettaa continued quest to give back to wilderness, its glorious past. This adventure trip into the bush is not only going to give you an adrenalin rush but also an opportunity to help you be part of a movement of saving our environment in a sustained manner. The people at the bison resort kabini - True people of the bush, colourful characters, man the camp. Dumi Sakuijne - A Shangaan Chief of the Sakuinje village in Zimbabwe, with extensive experience of managing wildlife camps in Africa will be your host. Nawabzada Saad Bin Jung - Former Cricketer, Wildlifer, Eco-tourism operator, Columnist, Novelist, Angler, Royalty - is a jungle-man who has implemented and established ecotourism as an integral tool for conservation since 1988. He owns Bush Betta. Riad Fyzee - A wildlifer whose foundness for the wilds is known to all, a person with extensive experience in trekking and camping in the Himalaya's, is a co-founder of The Bison.
How to reach this place
Reaching The Bison Resort Kabini : Take the H.D.Kote road and once you touch Handpost (Around 50 minutes from Mysore) proceed straight on the Mannantvady road. Cross Karapura and get to Gundathur village (45 minutes). At Gundathur turn into "The Bison resort"
Amenities at The Bison Resort, Kabini : The Spa: Well placed in a machan, between a clump of trees, so you can soak in the sounds of nature while you unwind. The Proposed Pool: Set well back, to ensure complete privacy from roving eyes. Library: Read in peace with the winds of the backwaters ruffling your hair. For Carrom, Chess, Cards, Monopoly, Volleyball, Cricket - ask your camp host.
Rates and packages
Important Notes
- The above tariff is valid from 1st october 2012 to 31st December 2012.
- Luxury Tented Accommodation or as stated in booking voucher, All Meals, All Taxes, Tea & Coffee (twice a day), Bird Watching,Trek to Tribal Village, Coracle Ride (Round bamboo & tar boat), bonfire with snacks & use of swimming pool.
- Child below 5 years - free sharing bed with parents. Child above 5 to below 12 years - 50% of the above mentioned tariff includes all meals & extra mattress in parent's room. Thought the camp is designed for your comfort - We are a boutique game lodge with limited space and seating.
- Tariff is for Resident Indians only and separate rates for foreign nationals.
- All wildlife activity charges extra at 1250 per person per safari.
- Tariff subject to change without prior to notice
- Cancellation or refund as per resort rules
- Special supplement of 15% will be charged from 21st December to 31st December 2012 during christmas and new year period.


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Dejan attempts to address this weighty question in his latest Q&A :
His attitude is not at all what it is portrayed to be by so many people who write to me. You are correct about a lack of taking responsibility -- again last night, he blamed the home plate umpire for his early labors -- but there is no sign that I can see of anybody else being terribly turned off by it, certainly not to the point of distraction.
I often write that intangibles are overrated, usually referring to leadership. But the same applies the other way. All successful teams -- and you can go through Pirates history for plenty of evidence -- have players who are quirky, out of bounds, irritating, even downright infuriating, but they learn to deal with them. Snell is nothing close to any of those extremes. He is a kid, a big kid, but a good, big kid. And he has a very good arm.
What he needs to figure out is how to be more efficient, more aggressive early in the game. If that happens, I strongly suspect no one will mind much what he says afterward.
There are a lot of cool things about being a fan in the modern era. One of the coolest of those things is the instant access to information about virtually any aspect of a player's life, no matter how trivial. How did he pitch last night? Fire up MLB-TV. Does he have tattoos? There's a picture on Flickr. Does he like dogs, or punk bands, or 19th-century firearms? Somewhere out there is a blog interview with an answer. Does he go out drinking and chase skirts? Deadspin to the rescue!
The downside to this flood of information is that it creates a false sense of intimacy between you and the players you follow. You absorb all these facts, but the flow is only in one direction, and it's biased and incomplete in ways you're fundamentally incapable of understanding. It's easy to "know" that Ian Snell is a whiny prima donna without ever actually having any real connection to the man or any dealings with him.
I know this is kind of a crazy idea, but maybe we should leave the psychoanalysis to the professionals, and spend the time we save watching some baseball instead?
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Temperatures on Tuesday remained well below average as highs made it to the single digits. It seems that's been the norm for this winter of well below average temperatures.
Of the 58 days since December 1, Sioux Falls has registered 30 below average highs, 27 above average and one at average. The 27 days above average included a stretch of 12 consecutive earlier this month. While the highs in January have been average, December was below average by eight degrees.
On the other side of the state, in Rapid City, there have been 31 days with below average highs and 27 days with above average highs. While Rapid City has been above average by three degrees in January, December was below average by six degrees.
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From year to year, Florida consistently has one of the highest rates of divorce than any other state in the United States. In fact according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), records indicate that over 50,000 couples filed for divorce in the Sunshine State in 2005. This staggering number outweighs the combined divorce rates of each state in the Northern Midwest.
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Think about your relatives for a moment. Who is the difficult one in yourfamily? Yes, every family has one, a psycho, tough-to-deal-with sort ofderanged person who makes life challenging for everyone around them.They may be angry or silly, defensive or detached, petty or delusional,shrill or sullen, whiny or saccharine, bitter or baffling, critical orindulgent—or all of the above!
Based on my experiences and observations, I see three common types of toxicpeople. They can be found in most any family, office, church orneighborhood.
The chronic critics. These are the people who can find fault in everything — and I do meaneverything. The chronically negative person wears on you, dragging youdown day by negative day. Their criticism is never constructive. Theirjudgmental spirit clogs your heart. Their gossip infects your opinion of others. Some have the spiritual gift of encouragement; these peoplehave the unholy gift of complaining.
The controller. Controllers are overbearing, forcing their way and opinions upon youregardless of your will. It might seem small and insignificant at first — going to their favorite restaurant or movie. Before long they arechoosing your college, your girlfriend, and your future career. Ifyou're married to a controller, you might feel like you are losing yourpersonal identity. You're barely able to make even the simplestdecisions for yourself, always surrendering to avoid a fight. Yourspouse knows how to manipulate, wielding fear and guilt as weapons thatthreaten your soul. Controllers may have good intentions, but theirdarts are poisonous.
The tempter. This type encourages you to do things that you know you shouldn't and maynot normally even want to do. It might be your boyfriend who pushes youto do things sexually, although you've made it clear that you'd rathersave that for marriage. Or it might be your buddy who smokes two packs a day and lures you back into the old destructive lifestyle you fought so valiantly to leave behind. It could be your rich friend who lives formaterial things. Though you know there is more to life than possessions, each time you're close to your blingy-friend, you crave what she has.
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If you try faithfully to establish healthy boundaries with a toxic personand the person continues to abuse, criticize, threaten, tempt or harmyou, it's time to cut off the toxic relationship. The right thing to dois sever the relationship to protect yourself.
To be crystal clear, I'm not talking about divorcing your spouse. If you are having a tough time in your marriage, don't run into the bedroom shouting, "You're toxic so I'm leaving you!" Instead, call your pastor or a Christian counselor andwork on your marriage.
I'm also not talking about cutting off one of your family members. It mustbreak God's heart how often a parent writes off a child or a siblingstops speaking to another. With the exception of extreme abuse, mostproblems can be resolved.
But if we can't redefine the relationship and it becomes increasinglydangerous, we must cut off the relationship. Genesis 39 shows us a great example as Joseph faithfully and loyally served his master, Potiphar.He did anything the family needed, until Potiphar's wife crossed a lineand made a move on Joseph. The story says, "She caught him by his cloakand said, 'Come to bed with me!' But he left his cloak in her hand andran out of the house" (Gen. 39:12).
Notice Joseph didn't stick around to share his faith with the seductive wife.He didn't stop and hold hands with her to share a prayer. Instead, hegot out of Dodge. He severed, cut off, and ended whatever type ofrelationship they had.
Once you've tried and tried and tried but failed to detox a toxic friend, it's time to clear out so you can heal.
As we mature both spiritually and with age, ending relationships shouldbecome more and more uncommon. The most important thing to remember isthe why. If you ever have to distance yourself from someone toxic, theonly reason is to protect yourself so you can be spiritually strong,know God intimately, and share His love. You must be spiritually healthy if you want to bring God's healing love to a world of sick people.
Taken from Soul Detox by Craig Groeschel. Copyright 2012 by Craig Groeschel. Used by permission of Zondervan.
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Hey Erin,
That was probably the most useful post (for myself) yet.
Thanks for letting God speak through you,
When a relationship is no longer beneficial, it's time to end.
Forgive me if I'm misunderstanding the article, but are we as believers supposed to avoid any relationship with "toxic" people? If so, how do we tangibly love them? Are you saying it's appropriate to be estranged from some people? Is it possible to love people from afar and not be personally involved in their lives? I'm having a hard time reconciling this idea.
You must always love people but the first commandment that fulfills ALL commandments is Love God with all your heart, soul, might and strength. Then Love your neighbour. If the latter comes in direct compromise to the first, then it must be killed because it is now a sin. My sister also pointed out to me that if you also look at the first commandment in the old testament it was "You shall have no other gods or idols before me" God takes being first VERY SERIOUSLY and He is worthy and rightfully deserves to.
I'm sure you're aware of "If it causes you to sin, cut it off" This is not being unloving to the person, this is protecting your love for God which again is the most importantRead Matthew 10:34-39, Jesus said "...I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother...whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me..."(Read whole verse please). It is because Jesus Christ knows the anatomy of the heart and if God is not first within a human, that human is already compromised and the devil will work. "The heart of man is desperately wicked" (Jeremiah 17:9)
In conclusion Read Revelation Chapter 2:1-5 - After all the impressive things that God stated about this church, He said they were without their first love(First commandment both in the old and new covenant) and if they don't repent He will remove their lamp stand. Your Love for others MUST only come from Your love for God and never without.
Grace and Peace to you sir
For His Glory always
The word beneficial makes me conclude that you're in that relationship for selfish gain unless you want to explain the term beneficial within context. Maybe I'm taking it out of context. It should be more about if the relationship is instigating and awakening sinful desires that you should be killing. Otherwise, if it's not doing any of those (AKA threatening your love for God), then you should never give up on the person...ever


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Was MI6 spy Gareth Williams the target of a professional hit, or an introverted computer geek seeking fetishist gratification inside a gym bag dying by misadventure? His family believes that there is still much to be revealed in this perplexing case.
A California woman charged with murder in the death of Marine wife Brittany Killgore has reportedly delivered a baby. The San Diego Reader reported Monday that Dorothy Maraglino, 37, gave birth to a child fathered by Louis Perez, 46, who is also charged in Killgore's slaying. Maraglino, Perez, and a third co-defendant, Jessica Lopez, 25, have all pleaded not guilty to murder.
Some people never learn. Bob Bashara, 54, of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, who has been on investigators' radar since the January 2012, murder of his wife, Jane Bashara, 56, has been arrested by police for soliciting a hit on the hit man, whom he allegedly hired to kill his wife. The case, which gained notoriety as salacious details of Bashara's personal life emerged, is being called the Gross Point Murder Mystery.


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Email, Blogs and social media are great. Quick info and a sense of connection.
But, when was the last time you actually talked to your 10 best customers?
The recession is easing, but the economy is still in a state of flux. Do your clients have a personal connection with you?
Set aside a day and call your top clients to find out how they are doing. No rush. No pitch. Just get feedback.
Real relationships and trust take time. The investment in picking up the phone to call can reveal emerging client needs, bring feedback on your services and can build loyalty–because you show that the client is important to you as the business owner.
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Mike: Great addition. Thanks for sharing your comment.
Making calls and getting in touch with clients can create great relationships. It is worth all the extra efforts.