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The California Energy Commission (CEC) still plans to vote on a controversial television energy use requirement that could restrict the sale of inefficient TVs in the state, starting in 2011. Opponents to the plan, led by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), say the restrictions would effectively ban the sale of plasma-based TVs and many large-screen LCD TVs.
The CEC says the mandates will save Californians $18 to nearly $30 per year per television in energy costs. The CEA says it will cost the state $50 million annually in state tax revenue and destroy 4,600 jobs that are tied to TV sales, distribution and installation.
Seeing the "facts" disseminated from both sides of this issue is like watching the health care debate. I don't know what to believe any more. Is California ordering up a death panel for plasmas? Or is it merely trying to offer its citizens more energy-saving opportunities and save itself from having to build more power plants?
True, the proposed regulations don't ban big-screen TVs outright. But according to the CEA and an economic report the trade group contracted by Resolution Economics, the law could outlaw the sale of "80 percent of current 35-to-39-inch LCD TVs and 100 percent of current plasma TV models larger than 60 inches." The CEC has its own sample of current TVs that would meet its requirements.
In an attempt to look beyond the hue and cry and shed some real light on this issue, I am going to do something that may be considered radical in the blogosphere: I will attempt to objectively and impartially present both sides of the issue, with a level-headed analysis of much of the available information.
(Total disclaimer time: I realize that by boldly stating my objectivity, I may well provoke each side to claim that I am not representing its side fairly and fully. And I likely can't, without retiring from my present position and obsessively poring over each and every "fact" and then writing an extremely boring white paper that no one will read or care about, becoming depressed about that and turning to the life of a recluse and quite likely going insane. And I'm very sorry, but I just don't have time for all of that right now.)
Really, I can see both sides of this issue. I can see that restricting the sale of TVs not meeting certain energy requirements will encourage the use and development of more energy-saving TVs. California represents one of the world's largest economies. It is more than a significant market, and if it restricts the use of high-energy consuming products, we will almost certainly see more energy conservation taking place and more energy-efficient products.
Will it save the amount of energy the CEC claims? Dunno. Will it really save consumers energy and money? Dunno, but more efficient TVs will save people money in the long run. Will it prevent California from having to build more power plants? I have no idea. Will it result in a bright new world of energy efficiency and clean technologies ringed by great green rainbows? I wouldn't count on it, because there's a whole lot more we need to do.
On the flip side, who wants to ban certain sizes of TVs, especially if it will result in job losses and less tax income and upset an already fragile economy? I am not an economist, so I don't know if the effective "ban" of plasmas and large-screen TVs will negatively impact California's economy. I'm sure it could. But do we believe the dire predictions put forth by the CEA, with an economic analysis by a hired company? I am always wary of those.
The answers, my friends, are likely somewhere in the middle of these claims. A restriction on energy use that makes it much tougher for plasma TVs and large-screen LCDs will almost certainly prevent some of those models from being sold in California, but it won't prevent all plasmas and big LCD TVs them from being sold there. Voluntary Energy Star guidelines, for one, encourage more energy-efficient models. The newest Energy Star 3.0 specifications for TVs, the first of which included guidelines for power use when a TV is on, didn't even go far enough, because most TVs available on the market have met the requirements. That means manufacturers easily made their TVs more energy efficient. (Energy Star designs its specifications so about 25 percent of the products meet it, representing the most energy-efficient TVs.)
Could we expect the same innovation from TV makers if a real restriction—and not just a voluntary program—were put into effect? Absolutely. And will those TVs cost more, at least in the short term, as the CEA claims? Almost certainly. And will they save people energy in the long run? Almost certainly as well.
Future Energy Star specs for TVs will go into effect in May 2010 and May 2012, and the proposals are much more strict than the current standard. And brace yourself: The new Energy Star specs are even more strict than the proposed California requirements.
From the information I have gathered, here are the allowable energy use for the current and new Energy Star specs going into effect in 2010 and 2012, as well as the proposed California requirements for both 2011 and 2013. The California restrictions would also require TVs sold there to use 1 watt or less in standby power. (Note that the Energy Star specs for 2010 and 2012 are still being finalized and subject to change.)
42-inch TV (754 square inches)
Current Energy Star 3.0 spec—208 watts
Energy Star 2010—115 watts
Energy Star 2012—81 watts
Proposed California 2011 mandate—182 watts
Proposed California 2013 mandate—115 watts
50-inch TV (1,068.2 square inches)
Current Energy Star 3.0 spec—318 watts
Energy Star 2010—153 watts
Energy Star 2012—107 watts
Proposed California 2011 mandate—245.6 watts
Proposed California 2013 mandate—153 watts
60-inch TV (1,537.6 square inches)
Current Energy Star 3.0 spec—391 watts
Energy Star 2010—210 watts
Energy Star 2012—108 watts
Proposed California 2011 mandate—None, but original proposal was 339.5 watts
Proposed California 2013 mandate—None, but one may be set; original proposal was 209.5 watts
We should keep in mind, however, that Energy Star is a voluntary program and the California proposal would be a law restricting the sale of TVs that don't meet its efficiency requirements. That's a totally different ballgame. Some TVs under the proposed California law will likely be prohibited from being sold in the state. But all TVs that meet Energy Star, and many that do not, will be available for sale as well.
I just wanted to shed some light on this subject, which you're unlikely to get from the arm waving on both sides this issue. If you want to find out more information from both sides of the issue, check out Californians for Smart Energy website, which contains links to the CEA report, as well as the CEC's FAQ on the proposal and its own fact sheet.
What side you take may be a matter of whether you think mandates are needed to encourage more energy-efficient electronics.
Note: This article was edited to reflect changes in the California proposal announced on Sept. 18, 2009, excluding sets of 1,400 square inches in screen size, or equivalent to a 58-inch screen and above, from Tier 1 restrictions. The CEC may institute restrictions on those TVs in Tier 2 (set to go into effect in 2013).


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The U.S. Congress needs to help address this by way of immigration issues. Guest worker programs being proposed do not address skilled labor. The current laws on the books restrict technical, highly skilled labor to inadequate H1B levels, and more visas could help solve many demands. (See Sidebar, "Help Wanted: Construction Labor Shortages.")
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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "UV Curable Resins Market by Application, End-User Industry & Geography - Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.
UV curing has found a wide acceptance in various industries, on account of its high performance and emission-free nature. Though coatings and inks are the major UV curable products, they serve an array of industries due to various properties and performance advantages. As an end user, the market of UV curable resins can be segmented into graphic arts, industrial coatings, and electronics.
The drivers of the industry are identified as the budding demand for green coatings, growing electronics manufacturing, and increased use of environment-friendly inks in packaging applications. The restraining factors are identified as application limitations and not being an attractive product in price competitive markets. The major issue pertaining in the market is manufacturing of UV resins by renewable feedstock.
Additionally, need for performance products for manufacturing electronic equipments is pushing the demand for energy curable products at a considerable pace in the region. With the implementation of emission standards effectively in the region, the demand growth for UV curable resins may improve further at a high pace.
Currently, the penetration of UV curable resins is increasing in coatings and inks manufacturing segment at a very high pace around the globe. Industrial coating, as an end user industry is strong in all the regions while electronics industry is strong only in Asia-Pacific with demand of UV formulated products by graphic arts industry being quite low in the region.
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The War Of The Worlds: The Final Arena Tour at Brighton Centre in Brighton
|Doors Open
|Sunday 14 December 2014 at 6:30 PM
|Sunday 14 December 2014 at 8:00 PM
No under 14's allowed in standing areas.JEFF WAYNE'S MUSICAL VERSION
".Dazzling.I felt a shiver of excitement..."
Daily Telegraph
".Simply Epic!"
The Sun
"a veritable feast of live stage and musical brilliance" - Newcastle Evening Chronicle
"Wayne's music has never sounded more commanding" Liverpool Echo
Following a triumphant UK and European arena tour in 2012, Live Nation and SJM Concerts, are delighted to announce that one of the most ground-breaking tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is to return for the sixth and final time in 2014.
The announcement coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Orson Welles iconic radio adaptation, the 35th anniversary of Jeff Wayne's classic multi-platinum album and the 115th anniversary of HG Wells' classic novel.
The show will again feature a stellar cast with Jeff Wayne returning to the Podium to conduct the 9-piece Black Smoke Band and 36-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings with the final two musical Guest Artistes to be announced.
Liam Neeson's 3D holographic performance as The Journalist will also return but with enhanced technology.
The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist will be performed by Brian McFadden, Jason Donovan is reprising his hugely popular role as Parson Nathaniel and Carrie Hope Fletcher featuring as Beth, Parson Nathaniel's Wife, direct from her current and widely acclaimed West End performance in Les Miserables, as Eponine.
The production will be the sixth UK tour in eight years. Jeff Wayne said: "Bringing The War of The Worlds to life in many of the world's finest arenas has been the most amazing experience for me over the last seven years. We've achieved more than we ever thought was possible both musically and technologically.
However, the time is right to take The War of The Worlds in new directions after the 2014 tour. I am so very appreciative of the fantastic support over the years from so many established fans as well as numerous new ones we've attracted. Thank you all sincerely.
All I can say for the future of TWOTW is - Watch this space!"
Westlife Star Brian McFadden is excited about being involved in the show. He commented:
"I've long been a fan of The War of The Worlds and am so excited to be involved in the tour. It's a true honour to be involved in this electrifying show and to be joining such an exciting cast, including singing the thoughts of The Journalist, who is played by one of my Irish heroes, Liam Neeson. It's also a thrill to be performing the two international Hit Singles "The Eve of The War" and "Forever Autumn". I can't wait for the tour to start - it's going to be incredible!"
Jason Donovan said he was delighted to be reprising his role as Parson Nathaniel having played it last year. He said:
"The War of The Worlds is a classic. This production is on a scale like nothing I have ever done before - the effects are breath-taking both in front and behind the stage! It's also one of the most enjoyable, most exciting and most memorable musical productions of all time. It's a true honour to be returning for the third time, especially as this is the final Arena tour."
Les Miserables star Carrie Hope Fletcher, who also has a significant YouTube following, and whose brother, Tom Fletcher, is McFly's guitarist, said: "I'm delighted to have been cast as Beth, Parson Nathaniel's wife: I genuinely can't wait to get started. My family and I grew up listening to the album and now I'm going to be a part of it. My character levitates and disappears into thin air in full view of the audience, so that's rather exciting too!"
The new live production will once again include:
Liam Neeson's performance in 3D holography sees him as an 11-foot high 'head and shoulders' as The Journalist recounting in 1904 his story of survival from the Martian invasion of Victorian England of six years earlier. However Liam's performance will be seen with new technological advancements.
Liam Neeson will also seen in full body on stage interacting with the show's live performers. A triumph of technology and a remarkable performance by Liam.
A 100-foot wide 'Animation Wall'.
The iconic 3-tonne, 35-foot tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real flame Heat Rays at the audience and scanning them with its bug-like eyes, as it 'lands' on centre stage.


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"'Kyrie eleison,' the congregants intone, while at the altar, a retired cop-turned-Orthodox priest performs rituals as old as Christianity. When he steps down to face the crowd, he delivers a sermon like a country preacher, sweat beading on his forehead. 'Some of us here are former Methodists,' says the Rev. James Hamrick, wearing white vestments over a black cassock, addressing two-dozen worshippers scattered sparsely through the pews. 'Some of us were former Lutherans. Some of us were former Episcopals. Evangelicals. Non-denominational Christians. Pentecostals. But the one single factor that is common to all of our journeys — no, not where we come from — is that fact that we pursued the truth of God's self-revelation.'"
Fr. George Shalhoub Releases Book on Love and Marriage
Founding pastor of the Antiochian Orthodox Basilica of St. Mary in Livonia, MI, The Very Rev. George Shalhoub, has released a book titled The Mystery of Love and Marriage. An associate professor at Madonna University as well as a priest of many years, Fr. George draws from more than 40 years of experience in counseling, teaching and educating the community on the foundations of a healthy relationship. His book provides practical advice about healthy living in a complicated and fast paced world, and about how to live a balanced way of life.
"This book is a roadmap for anyone looking to be in a relationship,' said Fr. George Shalhoub. "The Mystery of Love and Marriage exposes the truths to communication, forgiveness and unconditional love, all the scariest and most important pieces of being in a partnership."
OCMC Short-term Missionaries Report on Summer of Ministry
The summer is an especially busy season for the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), as short-term mission teams are trained and then sent out to minister in other parts of the world. In 2013, teams journeyed to Alaska, Tanzania, Kenya, Guatemala and Albania, and several of the participants shared their stories on the OCMC's Website and Facebook page.
Jamil Samara, director of Internet Ministries for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, served on the Albania Mission Team in the early summer. On Day five of his blog diary, he wrote:
Thursday, May 30, 2013
My head popped off the pillow about 4 am, even before my alarm went off! I intended on waking up early, as today was a big day, and I needed to prepare for it. Andrew Otto and I were tasked with giving a presentation today in front of 100 teenagers in Berat, a nearby city. I'm not used to public speaking, so I like having what I'm going to say clearly written out and rehearsed.
St. Vladimir's Seminary Announces 75th Anniversary Autumn Events
[SVOTS Communications/Yonkers, NY] "This fall, as we conclude our 75th Anniversary year, we will bring some innovative events to our campus," remarked The Very Rev. Dr. John Behr, dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Yonkers, NY. "Our fall schedule is quite full, and it will hold some surprises, in honor of our Jubilee.
"Most notably," he continued, "Father John Erickson, former dean of our school and professor emeritus of history, will present our inaugural Father John Meyendorff Annual Memorial Lecture in September; and in October, we will host a college conference with the theme 'For the Life of the World,' titled after the phenomenal book by Father Alexander Schmemann.
"With these two events," he concluded, "we plan to give special honor to two former deans who had immeasurable impact upon our seminary during their tenures."
Fr. Constantine Nasr Speaks on Parish Growth and Evangelization
View Video of Fr. Constantine's talks
The Diocese of New York & New Jersey for the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) recently sponsored the 2013 Parish Council Conference for the Diocese. At the invitation of His Grace Bishop Michael, the conference facilitator was Antiochian speaker and author The Very Rev. Constantine Nasr. Father Constantine oversaw the growth of a modestly sized parish in Oklahoma City, OK to a truly thriving community of over 1,000 souls during his three decades of pastoral ministry. With enthusiasm, clarity, and wit, Father Constantine shared his years of expertise and highly practical methods for making the faith contagious and parishes inviting to both new visitors and to those who have fallen out of regular participation in parish life.
Blake Keller (Parish Council Warden, Saint John the Baptist Church, Rochester NY) said: "Father Constantine Nasr immediately got the attention of the conference participants by reminding us that in the Gospel of Mathew we are told to 'Go ye therefore...!' He repeatedly inspired us that this requires energy and effort, not sitting frozen.
Download Logos for 2014 Conferences
Color and black and white versions of the official logo for 2014 Parish Life Conferences are now available online:
Download the 2014 Convention Logo (JPEG, Color)
Download the 2014 Convention Logo (PDF, Color)
Download the 2014 Convention Logo (EPS File, Color)
Download the 2014 Convention Logo (JPEG, Black and White)
Download the 2014 Convention Logo (EPS File, Black and White)
2014 Bible Bowl and Oratorical Sell Sheets - low resolution (PDF)
2014 Bible Bowl Sell Sheet - high resolution (PDF)
OCN's August Theme is "Overcoming Habits and Addictions"
August is "Vice Month" for The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) flagship podcast, "Come Receive the Light. The August theme is introduced in the video "Overcoming Habits and Addictions" with Fr. Christopher Metropulos, OCN's executive director. To kick off the discussion, Fr. George Aquaro of St. Matthew Antiochian Orthodox Church in Torrance, CA tackles the topic "Substance Addiction: A Spiritual Illness." Author of the blog Orthodoxy and Recovery, Fr. George seeks to aid individuals struggling with addiction through the 12-Step program and the tools available through the Orthodox Faith.
OCF Launches Chapter Sponsorship Program
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) has announced a new Chapter Sponsorship Program to help ensure that every college chapter is prepared to bring Orthodoxy to the campus this year.
Chapter Sponsorship Kits will include:
1 full-color 2'x4' icon banner with image above
10 "Timeline of Church History" brochures
10 "What on Earth is the Orthodox Church" brochures
10 "The 4 Elements of OCF Life" flyers
20 OCF prayer cards
10 OCF pens
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, OCF has the means to send out 40 Chapter Sponsorship Kits, in order that the nearly 200 OCF chapters might bring a strong Orthodox presence to their welcome week activities and student activity fairs.
More information on sponsoring a chapter is available on the OCF Website.
Teacher Training and Church School Director Workshops in Leavittown, NY
Educating Ourselves and Our Children in Godliness
St. John Orthodox Church
80 Water Lane North
Levittown, NY 11756
Saturday, August 10, 2013
8:30am-4:30pm (lunch provided)
Pre-Registration Required by August 4
Download brochure (PDF)
Download Flyer (PDF)
The Orthodox Christian Education Commission (OCEC) and St. John Orthodox Church are proud to present an exciting workshop that will enhance the quality of teaching in our church schools.
IOCC Ministers to Jordanians and Displaced Syrians
Baltimore, MD (IOCC) — By day, Rasha is known throughout her church community in Amman as the compassionate woman who visits Jordanian families and Syrian refugees in need and brings them relief items such as blankets, food and personal hygiene kits provided by International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) in Jordan. By night, few are aware that Rasha returns to her family and a life of poverty worse than many of those she seeks to help.
Her situation is shared by a growing number of Jordanians whose standard of living has suffered as a result of the Syrian refugee influx. With the flood of refugees who have arrived during the last two years seeking private accommodations over the conditions in the refugee camps, monthly rents are rising faster than wages for Jordanians.
Orthodox Primates Issue Statement Regarding Middle East Christians
From the Department of External Relations, Russian Orthodox Church:
The Primates and representatives of the Local Orthodox Churches, who came to Moscow for the celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia, adopted the joint Statement. The main theme of the Statement is the situation of Christians in the Middle East. On 25 of July 2013, the Primates and representatives of the Local Orthodox Churches met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. On behalf of all those present at the meeting, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia handed over the text of the Statement to Mr. Putin.
We, heads and representatives of the Local Orthodox Churches, who have come to Moscow on the occasion of the celebration of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia at the invitation of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, consider it our duty to raise our voice in defense of our Christian brothers subjected to persecution for their faith in various parts of the world today.
Every day thousands of believers in Christ are being tortured and driven out of their native lands; many people meet their death. Read the full statement of the Primates.
SVS Press Releases Book by "The Opinionated Tailor," Kh. Krista West
July 2013
Khouria Krista West, owner of Krista West Vestments and an Ancient Faith Radio podcaster ("The Opinionated Tailor"), has released a new book with St. Vladimir's Press titled The Garments of Salvation. The first comprehensive book on this topic in the English language, the text invites readers to explore the fascinating and colorful world of Orthodox Christian vesture and church adornment. Wife of Fr. Alban West, the rector of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Portland, OR, Kh. Krista is unveiling her new book at the 51st Annual Archdiocese Convention in Houston throughout the week of July 21-28. The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) is also airing an interview with Kh. Krista about her book on the podcast "Come Receive the Light."
Praise for Kh. Krista's book:
The Garments of Salvation will fascinate anyone who loves "the beauty of Thy house" with its insight into the meaning and making of liturgical vestments and fabrics. Most importantly, it returns to us our own holy tradition, a tradition of great beauty, which threatens to be lost to the temptations of cheap materials and hasty production. Beauty matters, and The Garments of Salvation will make you hungry to see it in your own church. ~Kh. Frederica Mathewes-Green
Works of the Order in Action: Project Mexico
A ministry supported by The Order of St. Ignatius and many individual Antiochian parishes, Project Mexico is in the midst of its busy summer in Tijuana, Mexico. Home building crews have been working each week since May.
Two types of homebuilding groups participate each summer: small groups, and Orthodox Basic Training (OBT) groups. During small group weeks, teams from one, two, or three parishes construct a single home for a needy family and spend the afternoons interacting with the boys of St. Innocent Orphanage. During OBT weeks, larger groups travel to Tijuana to construct between four to seven homes in one week, and evening speakers each evening discuss a variety of Orthodox Christian topics. Two of this year's presenters are Antiochian priests Fr. Michael Nasser from Bowling Green, KY and Fr. John Bethancourt from Santa Fe, NM.
Memory Eternal! + Helen Thomas
It is with saddened hearts that we inform you of the passing of our sister and aunt, Helen Thomas. Surrounded by family and friends, she died peacefully in her Washington, D.C. home Saturday morning, July 20, 2013.
Helen Thomas devoted her nearly 70-year career in journalism to the pursuit of the public's right to know. She was a champion of the First Amendment, fervently advocating for the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. For years, she proudly occupied her front row seat in the Press Briefing Room at the White House, considering it the people's chair in the people's house. She always acknowledged the privilege of being the eyes and ears of the public, and she boldly and unabashedly asked the hard questions to hold our leaders accountable.
Care for the Aging Patient is the Theme of Orthodox Medical Conference
The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology & Religion (OCAMPR) has announced the theme of its 2013 Conference in Falls Church, VA at St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church on November 1-2, 2013: "The Clinical and Pastoral Care of the Aging Patient."
Speakers include The Right Rev. Bishop John, Diocese of Worcester and New England, Dr. Helen Kales, geriatric psychiatrist at the University of Michigan, Dr. Brenda O'Reilly, a clinical psychologist in private practice, and The Rev. Dr. Anthony Ugolnik, Emeritus Professor of Ethics and Humanities at Franklin and Marshall College.
Memory Eternal! + Kh. Jacqueline "Jacqui" (Tomey) Rados
Khouria Jacqueline "Jacqui" (Tomey) Rados, age 75, of Potomac, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 after a long, courageous battle with an extended illness. Jacqui was born on January 20, 1938 in Canton, Ohio to Mike and Peggy (Albert) Tomey. She married and moved to Terre Haute, IN where she raised five sons before moving to Maryland and working over 20 years in the Montgomery County School system while performing her most beloved role of mother and grandmother.
Khouria Jacqui was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Peggy Tomey; son, Christopher Rados; and sisters, Marlene Booth and Kathryn Martinez. The survivors include her husband of 52 years Fr. George Rados; son and daughter-in-law George and Hanada Rados; son and daughter-in-law Mark and Dana Rados; and sons, David and Paul Rados; grandchildren, Corey, Paul, Christopher, Nicholas, Alexi and Michael Rados; brothers, David, Michael and Alan Tomey all of Canton, OH; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Don Boord of Massillon, OH, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Khouria Jacqui loved to bake and cook for all who visited her kitchen and was the adopted mother of many. She will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched. Friends were received on Monday, July 15th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Potomac, MD. Funeral Services were held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Tuesday In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ss Peter & Paul for the benefit of the Memorial Garden Fund.
Maryland Newspaper Features Western Rite Parish
Journalist David Frey recently wrote about St. John the Baptist Mission, Lewistown, MD, for the Frederick News-Post. "In an old red brick church down a winding road," begins the article, "Gregorian chants and incense rise up to the bell tower.
AFR Interview Addresses Canonical and Regional Issues
Ancient Faith Radio (AFR) has released an interview titled "Correcting a Canonical Anomaly." AFR's Website explains that "One Bishop per city or region is what the canons call for. Yet, here in North America we have multiple bishops in one location. The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops is working to correct that, and today we speak with Protodeacon Peter Danilchick (Orthodox Church in America) who is the liaison for the Canonical Regional Planning Committee. Learn about the importance of this task and how long it will take to get it done."
For more information on this issue, visit AFR's documentary section and the page, "Unravelling Chambesy."
Bishop John Ordains Readers, Deacons and Priests in Western Rite Vicariate
On Saturday in the Fourth Week after the Octave of Easter on June 8, 2013, His Grace Bishop John ordained Subdeacon James Tochihara to the office of Deacon at St. Mark's Orthodox Church in Denver, CO, . Deacon Patrick is assigned to St. Mark in Denver. Three young men were also ordained Readers. Father John Connely celebrated Mass following the ordinations. Axios! Ad multos annos! Many Years!
On the Feast of Pentecost on June 23, at St. Peter's Orthodox Church in Ft. Worth, TX, His Grace ordained Deacon Robert Weber to the Holy Priesthood. Father Robert is the non-stipendiary curate at St. Peter, and Fr. Daniel Keller sponsored Father Robert for ordination. Axios! Ad multos annos! Many Years!
On Ember Saturday in Pentecost, June 29 at the Parish Life Conference (PLC) for the Diocese of Worcester and New England, His Grace Bishop John ordained Subdeacon Benjamin Kjendal to the Holy Diaconate. Then on Trinity Sunday, June 30, His Grace ordained Deacon Benjamin Kjendal to the office of Priest in the Orthodox Church. Father Benjamin is assigned to St. Stephen Orthodox Church in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Michigan Parish Administers Successful Summer Programs
Richard Ajalat, Assistant Youth Director, Basilica of St. Mary, reports:
The Antiochian Orthodox Basilica of Saint Mary in Livonia, MI, praises God for all His blessings, as the Lord provides us with multiple opportunities to serve our beloved children—God's inheritance. They are our greatest gift from the Lord.
Every summer, the Basilica of St. Mary hosts both a weekly "Camp St. Mary" ministry program for our children 13-17 years of age, and a one- week Vacation Bible School ministry program for children 3-12 years of age. The goal of the summer programs is to teach the children the meaning of Christ's two greatest commandments: to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. All the activities are designed to instill these spiritual truths into the lives of our children by teaching them how to be strong in their faith, and how to represent Christ to the world.
OCN's Theme for July is "Faith and Nations"
In July of 2013, the Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) is featuring the evangelistic theme titled "Faith and Nations," an exploration of "...the richness of the diversity within the Orthodox World," notes OCN's website. On the podcast "Journey to Orthodoxy," convert to Orthodox Christianity Christa Belyaev shares how she fell in love with Russian culture, went to Russia to win converts to Protestantism, and instead found the Orthodox faith.
Continuing this monthly theme, Fr. Bill Mills shares excerpts from his book Baptize All Nations on the podcast "Theologically Thinking. The book refers to the Gospel of Matthew readings which the Church proclaims throughout the summer months.
View OCN's video newsletter for a further explanation of July's theme.
IOCC Frontliners Assist Families Impacted by Arizona Wildfires
July 2, 2013
As the communities of Prescott and Yarnell, Arizona, mourn the loss of 19 firefighters and the destruction of 200 buildings by the wildfires that have already scorched 8,400 acres and are still raging out of control in the area northwest of Phoenix, please join IOCC in praying for the impacted families and lost loved ones.
IOCC has been in contact with the Orthodox community in the affected area as well as its ecumenical partners, and at the request of the local Orthodox priest, has sent a team of its Frontline trauma counselors to assist in spiritual and emotional care as well as further assess the emerging needs for any appropriate future responses that IOCC might offer.
For more information or to find out how you can help, visit the IOCC's Website.
Now's the Time: Register Collegians for The First Forty Days
Calling all parents, Sunday School teachers, youth workers, parish priests, and Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) alumni!
OCF is in the midst of collecting names for its First Forty Days program and it needs the help of each parish, to help high school graduates seamlessly join the OCF network. First Forty Days aims to integrate new collegians into the life of an OCF chapter during the first forty days of college. Please submit student information on OCF's website by June 30th to ensure that each students will be directly contacted by the OCF North American Office and greeted on his or her college campus by an OCF family and local parish at the beginning of the fall semester.
Questions? Please contact North American Chapter Relations Coordinator Christina Andresen at email@example.com.
Operation: Lace Up is FOCUS Summer Project
June 28, 2013
The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS) writes:
Imagine if you or your children could not attend school or stay healthy because you did not have a sturdy pair of shoes. Children should be able to have the freedom to run and play with durable soles and their feet protected. Throughout the country, children who are experiencing homelessness and poverty have inadequate or no shoes at all, which leads to being unable to go to school, participate in sports, play on the playground, and pose numerous health risks.
In response, FOCUS is launching Operation: Lace Up, a national shoe distribution program that will begin in the summer of 2013. Hundreds of thousands of children affected by homelessness and poverty will receive two new pairs of high-quality shoes each year. The goal of the program is to ensure that all school-age children have comfortable, properly-fitting shoes and are able to attend school. Operation: Lace Up will work with public school districts in 28 metropolitan areas across the United States to reach kids in need.
The first shoe distributions will begin in August 2013, in preparation for the new school year. Details are available on the FOCUS website.
Daily Photo Updates Chronicle Camp Life at Antiochian Village
Antiochian Village announces that "Session One of camp is underway and the campers are loving it...all thanks to God. This year we are using a new website for our photography and we are excited to provide the campers and parents, per request, with many more photos from every day this summer! At present we have our 2013 Family Camp album and our Staff Training Week album full uploaded. The Session One Album is up and running and we are keeping it updated with hundreds of pictues every day!"
View the Staff Training Week Album
Information on Financial Transactions to Aid Syrians
The Archdiocese has received the following authoritative information:
"Executive Order 13528, signed by President Barack Obama on 17 August 2011, includes an exemption under General License No. 6 authorizing U.S. registered financial institutions the ability to transfer funds to individuals in Syria. Attached is a copy of General License No. 6 signed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). As parishioners encounter challenges in transferring funds, they may provide this documentation to their financial institution or call OFAC's hotline (202) 622-2480. It is important to have all relevant information on the intended transaction, including the names of the financial institutions in the U.S. and Syria."


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What instances? What bosses?
I got a question about what is wrong with my stats.
i should be able to tank but it seems healers just can't keep me up cause i'm still getting hit by a truck.
Armory link:
The World of Warcraft Armory
Could use the advice. Kinda getting desperate here.
Thx in advance.
What instances? What bosses?
[ vine's TankUI & HealUI ] *UPDATED*
ToC 5 is mainly the problem. But i tried some other runs where healers also said i was getting hit to hard
You have over 50% avoidance, plenty of stamina, plenty of armor, and enough expertise that you're in no danger of getting gibbed. As long as you have Frost Presence up and you keep them in front of you, and you're not standing in the poison pools, etc. you should be fine.
You are extremely well-geared for heroics. You are even better geared than required for ToC5. Unless you've bound "sit" to your primary threat abilities, you aren't getting hit too hard: they are not dealing with the incoming damage properly.
Consider Phase 1 of the Black Knight, for instance. Those diseases hurt. Yet many healers (and DPS who have a disease cure) will ignore them and happily let you take it in the face.
so its not realy my fault, healers just need to focus more?
It's perhaps not the fault of your *gear* (your armory page currently has you in dps gear), that doesn't mean it can't still be your mistakes that are making you take more damage.
- Are you 'standing in fire'?
- Are you making good use of your defensive cooldowns?
- Are you keeping the mobs in front of you (i.e. not turning your back on them)?
- Are you responding to any special moves they do?
yeah breh all your stats are fine(d is 1 under cap for raids, still fine in heroics though) dodge and parry are well over par for heroics, and with that added expertise you wont be getting parried..
yeah its just like they said people are used to healing extremely over-geared tanks just out there to do there H daily for badges or ones helping friends/ guildies out.
just keep it up meng your a smart player based on your stats, your doing fine.
i agree with the what someone else said there are alot of healers who are use to healing tanks in full t9 gear and in easy heroics. I have a resto shaman so i understand the problems in some heroics and raids. on the other hand there are alot of tanks in good gear and hp that also do not so smart things too. like stay in poison cloads or fire and anyother aoe. thinking or hoping the healer can keep up with the dmg being done to the tank and the rest of the group.
I find toc5 hc you always take a battering if the healer isnt really on the ball
i once got told to "stand still"
i was like "so you want me to stand in the green rings of death!"
i wouldnt mind but at about 40-50G repair for full epic plate it gets a little annoying
Everyone gets hit like a truck in ToC HC, Sure its not like one of the harder hitting raid bosses but its far harder than any other HC and like someone else said some healers today are used to only running with over geared tanks. Both the 3 champion fight, the confessor and the last phase of the black knight can be tough to heal if one is used only to easier heroics. With some healers I cant see I'm loosing much health at all and with some I am constantly below 50% and afraid of dying any second. Just make sure you use you CDs, isnt standing in poison/other things on the ground and are holding on to all enemies and the rest is up to the healer. One thing that I have seen gone wrong for some tanks in the 3 champions fight and the confessor is that the tank misses to hold onto the ranged mob. Somtimes they move just out of range of your AoE attacks and start attacking the healer instead, preventing them from focusing on you.
I guess I am just repeating what other ppl have said already but your stats are definately not the problem in there. I have seen plenty of tanks of other classes go down like a rock in there also, it isnt a DK problem.
ok guys thx for all the awnsers, this has givven me some courage again to tank from time to time again.
Your not alone. If I had 1 gold for every person that has told me im a rubbish tank in TOC 5 man heroic I'd be a very rich warrior. I do everything right or at least I think I do I don't stand in green rings of death take healer out first etc. But the problem I find is the healers themselfs are not on there game at all, so what happens "Its the tank we got a paper tank the tanks rubbish" etc. Rather then admiting they aren't as good as they think they are. It takes a lot of hard work to be a good tank and you got to have eyes in the back of your head. The group is relaying on you to take there argo for them. Anyone can be a DPSER. I'm sure most of the guys on here will agree with me. I find that when your in a good group tanking is very rewarding and ultimately always fun. At the end of it all WOW is just a game that we all enjoy playing.
now im a pretty well geared tank, and i've been in a ToC 5 where the healer was better geared than me, but we still kept wiping over n over n over on the 3 champs and he was blaming me. We wiped more times on this one run than all the other times i've done ToC put together i think, or was atleast close lol, i've dun ToC 5 sooooooo many times i can't even begin to think of a number that comes close lol so i'd like to think i know what im doing in there, all this healer was doing was the same shitty little heal again and again, cant remember which one it was but it was like a purple beam or some think, and not a shammy's chain heal i know what that one looks like lol i donno what it was, it was a little while ago and my memorys crap lol well anyway i kicked him got a guildy in, not longed turned 80 so he had mostly blues and 1 or 2 low lvl epics n we flu right thru it no problem, alot of healers think just because they have really good gear means there gona be good because they don't have many moves too use so they just keep spamming the same ones over n over, and when ever it don't work the first thing they think is it's the tanks fault, im the main tank in my guild so i know what im doing and i still get told im a crap tank in pugs when things keep going wrong, and its always the healers thats the first to say it must be the tanks, but then again most tanks will be the first to say its the healer fault lol i'll admit when i make a mistake and cause a wipe, cuz lets face it everyone makes mistakes every now and then, my worst one is when i change specs, because i keep forgetting that when you change spec your presence gets reset so your not in one lol but like ppl are saying, ToC 5 HC is harder than any other HC well not so much harder as you just get hit harder, and for good reasons you get really good gear in there for a 5 man HC, even in the normal u can get really good gear, healers have alot more to do in ToC than they do in most of the other HCs, and alot of healers just not use to it for a 5 man run.
It is hard to be a good tank because tou have to know more about the bosses than everyone else, keep an eye on things just as much as a raid healers does and have more to do because your right in front of the boss at all times so tou have more to do than just keep slapping away with your sticks like dps'ers do or stand off at a nice safe distance and heal away, iv dps'ed pretty much everywhere and it is easier than tanking as im sure anyone else who has a tanking n dps spec or a tankin n healer spec or anyone who has different toon with different specs can tell you, that tanking is harder, i've also started a pally healer, while his only in his 40s atm i can already tell that i won't have as much 2 do as what i would do tanking. so just pay no notice to them and just keep doin what ur doin mate
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lol yea thx
I had this happen to my friend, I tank mainly and went ret so my friend could get Dps/tank gear. He is well overgeared for heroics, he even tanked some of ulduar. We had the healer ask if someone else could tank because he was getting hit hard. I said "It's not the tank its you only using flash heal." Really, if you are over 25k hp buffed and are holding aggro on the mobs then its most likely the healer.
And by looking at your dps gear, I can tell your tank set is probably on par with your dps set.
as long as your mate was defence capped then yea 25k is plenty for HCs and some of the easies bosses in uld, healers never think its them thats the problem lol


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Sorry about that. I had thought this scenario was "clean" enough, and Mike posted it at my request. I just want to make sure that is clear to everyone. Any mistake was mine, not his.
Also, just to be clear, the reason this scenario was considered "unpublishable" was because of the massive customizations required (firing under cloak; plasmas on Klingons), not because of the copyright issues.
Anyway, I will let this sit so we can keep clear on this mess (and my mistake), then I will just kill it all. Then we can just pretend none of this happened.
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I want to take this moment to use this scenario as an example.
Recently, there have been two topics (since locked, and soon to be deleted) that attempted to recreate battles from a couple of movies. Unfortunately, they were done in such a way that probably (if not definitely) violates copyright. I freely admit I should have pointed this all out earlier than now. I apologize for that. However, in things like this, later is better than never, so I am doing it now.
This scenario, on the other hand, does a good job of recreating the "feel" and effect of one of the movie scenarios, but does so such that no copyrights are infringed. The author (Mike) has made some decisions on what he feels is important and not important, and he has chosen certain weapons (plasma) when others would have chosen something different (photons). This does not mean he is "right" (or wrong). He could have made different decisions and still done a good job.
So, my using this as an example is not to say his version is the best or only possible version. The purpose of this example is to show how to present the scenario and idea in a way that is fully Federation Commander, but still evokes the source material.
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Recently, there have been two topics (since locked, and soon to be deleted) that attempted to recreate battles from a couple of movies.
Interesting you should say that. Is the scenario in the new Communique not also a movie scenario, and starring [instead of the USS Dakota] a freighter sporting a Japanese freighter-style name with the initials KM, and which was reportedly a no-win scenario defeated solely by a certain Legendary Captain?
Not that I think that Mike's new scenario is close to the bone; I don't. But your points are well made, MJW. I myself submitted a recreated scenario from the game 'Starfleet Command' where the players fight a succession of ships beginning with a small one and working up the ship classes in order of size; last man standing wins. The scenario was rejected on just those grounds: copyright.
But I would love to know how near to the line we are allowed to get, and what constitutes a violation and what does not. The name of Mike's scenario in this thread is dangerously close to that line imo! Perhaps if I had called my scenario 'Slugfest' instead of 'B*****fest', it would have been ok?
I'm fully aware that copyright is a real minefield and one that we all have to be fully alert to when doing anything creative, especially where Paramount copyrights are involved.
Btw, my scenario is still on paper and we play it in our group - and only in our group. In fact, only at my house, indeed. However it would have been nice for it to have been published, so others could enjoy it, but there we go
. Interestingly, the scenario is as basic as possible; there's not much room for changing it at all - like Plasma for Photons and such - perhaps that's where the problem lay!
What I'm trying to say is that while the example in this thread is a most welcome one, I'm still not sure how we can tell how near to the wire we are in each case.
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Like you can i have all together about a dozen scenarios on paper. and also on my pc i do play mine in my little group .
But iam not sure if any of them would break the copyright law. so what does mike and mj west suggest so may i make one .if any one has one that they use the forum has it should be used in a rough form and if it is any good include in a future communique. i think this will also make certain no copyright is broken. the other solution is to convert some more sfb ones.
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I gave the rough guidelines in the Forum Rules announcement in the General Discussions topic.
The base idea is you can't use Paramount Intellectual Property. So, for the sake of discussion, you cannot use Kirk, Pike, Picard, Spock, et. al. In your scenario or story. You can't use the
fighting the commandeered
in a nebula. You can't post a ship card for the
. You can't post a ship card for Loknar (or however you spell that), either. In all of these cases you are using the actual IP in your efforts. That is what is not permitted.
Now, there is nothing wrong with, say, making a scenario where a Federation CA is fighting a mutinous NCL in a nebula. But you have to keep the separation from Paramount's IP.
Also, feel free to make a ship card of that Loknar (sp?) for your own use, and that of your friends. Just don't widely distribute it, and don't post it on the internet. Above all, don't post it
I hope that helps explain the issue more.
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I'll add one thing that SVC has stressed several times (and some folks might have missed if they haven't been around for long) -
SVC doesn't want anyone to convert ships from SFB to FedCom and then post them (anywhere).
As-above, doing SFB-FedCom conversions for your own fun is a different matter (and I
done quite a few for my own fun, with my group) - just
put them where other people can copy/download/distribute them.
You can make up your own ships from "clean cloth" (i.e. if you invent a Frathmorian Avenger Battle Strike Cruiser, shaped like a pair of scissors; that would be fine), but converting the Gorn DND would not be. Inventing a Federation Plasma Breaker Cruiser and posting it is also in a pretty gray-area (some ADB IP there, some Paramount) and best avoided. ADB wants to keep all FedCom conversions of their intellectual property in-house.
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The base idea is you can't use Paramount Intellectual Property. So, for the sake of discussion, you cannot use Kirk, Pike, Picard, Spock, et. al. ....
I hope that helps explain the issue more.
Yeah, it does, thanks. Could I have a couple of hints, then, on the scenario I mentioned, and how I might make it 'legal'? Or can't it ever happen?
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Even this is "too close to Paramount" to make me confortable. If I want to pick a fight with Paramount, I'll do so, but I don't want somebody else doing picking one for me.
Somebody make this go away.
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