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Foreskin restoration is the process of expanding the residual skin on the penis, through surgical or non-surgical methods, in an attempt to expand or restore the foreskin, which may have been removed by circumcision, with new tissue.
Foreskin restoration can be attempted for several reasons, among them being a desire to create the appearance of a natural foreskin (prepuce) covering the glans, or to increase sexual sensitivity of the glans and the interior of the restored foreskin, or to reduce discomfort due to exposure of sensitive areas during everyday activities. Foreskin restoration techniques are most commonly undertaken by men who have been circumcised or who have sustained an injury, but are also used by men who desire a longer foreskin and by men who have phimosis. Bigelow lists:
- aesthetics
- restoration of glanular sensation
- sexual stimulation and restored sexual function
- restoration of a sense of wholeness
- improvement of body image
as reasons that circumcised men choose to restore their missing foreskin.[1]
In classical Greek times, the exposure of the glans of the penis was considered offensive and men with short foreskins would wear the kynodesme to prevent its accidental exposure.[2]
A form of foreskin restoration, historically known as epispasm, was practiced among some Jews in Hellenistic and Roman societies.[3] Some European Jews sought out underground foreskin restoration operations during World War II as a method to escape Nazi persecution.[4]
The practice was revived in the late 20th century using modern materials and techniques. In 1982 a group called Brothers United for Future Foreskins (BUFF) was formed, which publicized the use of tape in non-surgical restoration methods. Later in 1991, another group called UNCircumcising Information and Resources Centers (UNCIRC) was formed.[5]
The National Organization of Restoring Men (NORM) was founded in 1989 in San Francisco, as a non-profit support group for men restoring the appearance of a foreskin. It was originally known as RECAP, an acronym for the phrase Recover A Penis. In 1994 UNCIRC was incorporated into this group.[6] Since its founding, several NORM chapters have been founded throughout the United States, as well as internationally in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany.
Surgical techniques[edit]
Surgical methods of foreskin restoration, known as foreskin reconstruction, usually involve a method of grafting skin onto the distal portion of the penile shaft. The grafted skin is typically taken from the scrotum, which contains the same smooth muscle (known as dartos fascia) as does the skin of the penis. One method involves a four stage procedure in which the penile shaft is buried in the scrotum for a period of time.[7] Such techniques are costly, and have the potential to produce unsatisfactory results or serious complications related to the skin graft.[citation needed]
British Columbia resident Paul Tinari was held down and circumcised at the age of eight in what he stated was "a routine form of punishment" for masturbation at residential schools. Following a lawsuit Tinari's surgical foreskin restoration was covered by the British Columbia Ministry of Health. The plastic surgeon who performed the restoration was the first in Canada to have done such an operation, and used a technique similar to that described above.[8][9]
Non-surgical techniques[edit]
Non-surgical foreskin restoration, accomplished through tissue expansion, is the more commonly used method.[10] Both the skin of the penile shaft and the mucosal inner lining of the foreskin, if any remains after circumcision, may be expanded.
The skin is pulled forward over the glans, and tension is applied manually, by using weights or elastic straps. In the second two cases a device must be attached to the skin; surgical tape is often used. An example of a device using elastic straps is the T-Tape method,[11] which was developed in the 1990s with the idea of enabling restoration to take place more rapidly. Many specialized foreskin restoration devices (like Dual Tension Restorer shown in the picture) that grip the skin with or without tape are also commercially available. Tension from these devices may be applied by weights or elastic straps, by pushing the skin forward on the penis, or by a combination of these methods. Another method which has gained traction in recent years amongst men on the forum www.restoringforeskin.org is the technique of inflation. It involves sealing off the area between the glans and the skin pulled over it using a clamping device (commonly baby bottle nipples are used) and either inflating the skin or a balloon placed under the skin. This causes circumferential skin stretch which is thought to stimulate mitosis. Men using this technique report fast skin regenerative growth, and in particular it is thought to be beneficial to stimulate growth of inner skin (mucous membrane) tissues which are vital to restoring the lubrication function of the foreskin.
The amount of tension produced by any method must be adjusted to avoid causing injury, pain or discomfort, and provides a limit on the rate at which new skin can be grown. There is a risk of seriously damaging tissues from the use of excessive tension or applying tension for too long. Websites about foreskin restoration vary in their recommendations, from suggesting a regimen of moderate amounts of tension applied for several hours a day,[12] to recommending periods of higher tension applied for only a few minutes per day, as with manual techniques.[13][14]
Tissue stretching has long been known to stimulate mitosis, and research shows that regenerated human tissues have the attributes of the original tissue.[15] Unlike conventional skin expansion techniques, however, the process of nonsurgical foreskin restoration may take several years to complete. The time required depends on the amount of skin available to expand, the amount of skin desired in the end, and the regimen of stretching methods used. Patience and dedication are needed; support groups exist to help with these (see External links section). The act of stretching the skin is often described informally as "tugging" in these groups, especially those on the internet.
Artificial foreskins[edit]
Instead of growing new skin, some men may opt to use a device to hold over the glans the remaining skin of a less extreme circumcision similar to the ancient Greek kynodesme). Others could use an artificial covering for the glans such as Viafin-Atlas sells a "prosthetic foreskin" made of latex that covers the glans in a moist environment. The product Manhood is an undergarment that holds loose circumcisions in a double layered soft fabric "hood" to minimize friction on the glans.[citation needed]
Results of surgical foreskin restoration are much faster, but are often described as unsatisfactory, and most restoration groups advise against them.
Results of non-surgical methods vary widely, and depend on such factors as the amount of skin present at the start of the restoration, degree of commitment, technique, and the individual's body. Foreskin restoration only creates the appearance of a natural foreskin; certain parts of the natural foreskin cannot be reformed. In particular, the ridged band, a nerve-bearing tissue structure extending around the penis just inside the tip of the foreskin,[16][17] which helps to contract the tip of the foreskin so that it remains positioned over the glans, cannot be recreated. Restored foreskins can appear much looser at the tip and some men report difficulty in keeping the glans covered.[citation needed] Surgical "touch-up" procedures exist to reduce the orifice of the restored foreskin, recreating the tightening function of the band of muscle fibers near the tip of the foreskin, though they have not proven successful in every case.[18] A loose effect can also be alleviated by creating increased length, but requires a longer commitment to the restoration program. In addition, several websites claim that the use of O-rings during the restoration program can train the skin to maintain a puckered shape. The circumcision scar becomes covered and invisible as the lengthened shaft skin starts to fold due to increased length and this contributes to the improved more natural appearance.
Regeneration of the foreskin[edit]
Recently there has been growing interest in regenerative medicine as a means to regenerate the human male foreskin. This option, unlike foreskin restoration, would result in a true human male foreskin being regrown. Pioneers in the field of regenerative medicine include Dr. Anthony Atala of the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM).[19]
In early 2010, Foregen, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding a clinical trial for the purposes of regrowing the human male foreskin using the regenerative capabilities of the extracellular matrix, in the hopes of eventually being able to provide free regeneration to circumcised men, was founded. A clinical trial had been scheduled for late 2010, but there were insufficient donations to follow through.[20] The goal was reached in June 2012, and they managed to obtain a laboratory and cooperation from biochemists and regenerative medicine experts. Results from their first clinical trial were released in February 2013, and they are preparing for a human application trial. Clinical trials on human subjects might be achieved by 2019.[21]
The proposed method would involve placing the patient under general anaesthesia. The penile skin would be opened at the circumcision scar, while the scar tissue is surgically debrided. A biomedical solution would then be applied to both ends of the wound, causing the foreskin to regenerate with the DNA in the patient's own cells. A biodegradable scaffold would be used to offer support for the regenerating foreskin.[22] While social forums have assisted in the discussion of current tools and hurdles towards this method [23] scientific and medical institutes, and bioengineering companies must be involved for a more professional and meaningful discourse, and plan of action.
Foreskin regeneration along with laboratory-grown penises (regeneration of the entire penis) could be possible very soon. In 2014, it was announced that it might be possible in 5 years.[24]
Physical aspects[edit]
The natural foreskin is composed of smooth dartos muscle tissue (called the peripenic muscle[25]), large blood vessels, extensive innervation, outer skin, and inner mucosa.[26]
The natural foreskin has three principal components, in addition to blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue: skin, which is exposed exteriorly; mucous membrane, which is the surface in contact with the glans penis when the penis is flaccid; and a band of muscle within the tip of the foreskin. Generally, the skin grows more readily in response to stretching than does the mucous membrane. The ring of muscle which normally holds the foreskin closed is completely removed in the majority of circumcisions and cannot be regrown, so the covering resulting from stretching techniques is usually looser than that of a natural foreskin. Nonetheless, according to some observers it is difficult to distinguish a restored foreskin from a natural foreskin because restoration produces a "nearly normal-appearing prepuce."[27]
Non-surgical foreskin restoration does not restore portions of the frenulum or the ridged band removed during circumcision. Although not commonly performed, there are surgical "touch-up" techniques that can re-create some of the functionality of the frenulum and dartos muscle.[28]
The process of foreskin restoration seeks to regenerate some of the tissue removed by circumcision, as well as providing coverage of the glans. According to research, the foreskin comprises over half of the skin and mucosa of the human penis.[29]
In some men, foreskin restoration may alleviate certain problems they attribute to their circumcisions. Such problems include prominent scarring (33%), insufficient penile skin for comfortable erection (27%), erectile curvature from uneven skin loss (16%), and pain and bleeding upon erection/manipulation (17%). The poll also asked about awareness of or involvement in foreskin restoration, and included an open comment section. Many respondents and their wives "reported that restoration resolved the unnatural dryness of the circumcised penis, which caused abrasion, pain or bleeding during intercourse, and that restoration offered unique pleasures, which enhanced sexual intimacy."[30]
One man reported he has great loss of sensation in the glans because his foreskin is not present.[31] Some men who have undertaken foreskin restoration report a visibly smoother glans, which some of these men attribute to decreased levels of keratinization following restoration.
Emotional, psychological, and psychiatric aspects[edit]
Foreskin restoration has been reported as having beneficial emotional results in some men, and has been proposed as a treatment for negative feelings in some adult men about their infant circumcisions.[7][27][32][33]
See also[edit]
- Mitosis
- Tissue expansion
- RestoringForeskin.org - Foreskin Restoration Community (forum)
- Foreskin Restoration Network (forum)
- TLC Tugger
- RTM/Reverse Taping Method
- ^ Bigelow J. The Joy of Uncircumcising. Hourglass; 1992. ISBN 0-9630482-1-X. Why men today want to uncircumcise. p. 113–20.
- ^ Hodges FM (2001). "The Ideal Prepuce in Ancient Greece and Rome: Male Genital Aesthetics and Their Relation to Lipodermos, Circumcision, Foreskin Restoration, and the Kynodesme". Bull. Hist. Med. 75 (3): 375–405. doi:10.1353/bhm.2001.0119. PMID 11568485.
- ^ Rubin JP. Celsus's Decircumcision Operation. Urology. 1980;16(1):121–4. doi:10.1016/0090-4295(80)90354-4. PMID 6994325.
- ^ Tushmet L. Uncircumcision. Medical Times. 1965;93(6):588–93.
- ^ Bigelow J. Uncircumcising: undoing the effects of an ancient practice in a modern world. Mothering. 1994;Summer:36–60.
- ^ Griffiths, R. Wayne. "NORM - History". Retrieved 2006-08-21.
- ^ a b Greer DM. A technique for foreskin reconstruction and some preliminary results. Journal of Sex Research. 1982;18(4):324–30. doi:10.1080/00224498209551158.
- ^ Euringer, Amanda (2006-07-25). "BC Health Pays to Restore Man's Foreskin". The Tyee.
- ^ Laliberté J. BC man's foreskin op a success. Nat Rev Med. 2006;3(12).
- ^ Collier. Whole again: the practice of foreskin restoration. CMAJ. 2011;183(18):2092-3. doi:10.1503/cmaj.109-4009. PMID 22083672. PMC 3255154.
- ^ http://www.restoringforeskin.org/public/foreskin-restoring-methods/t-taping
- ^ Griffiths, R. Wayne. "NORM - Recommended Restoration Regimen". Retrieved 2006-08-27.
- ^ "Foreskin Restoration Chat Manual Restoration Method and Guide". Retrieved 2006-08-27.
- ^ "Manual Methods of Foreskin Restoration". Retrieved 2007-07-19.[dead link]
- ^ Cordes, Stephanie; Calhoun, Karen H.; Quinn, Francis B. (1997-10-15). "Tissue Expanders". University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds.
- ^ Taylor, John R. (1997-02-04). "Interview with John Taylor".
- ^ Bigelow. The Joy of Uncircumcising!. p. 13. ISBN 0-9630482-1-X.
- ^ Bigelow. The Joy of Uncircumcising! (1998 ed.). pp. 188–192. ISBN 0-9630482-1-X.
- ^ "Cell and Tissue Types". June 23, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ "Foregen". 09-21-2010, 2010. Retrieved 2012-06-12. Check date values in:
(help) - ^ http://www.foregen.org/faq
- ^ "Clinical Regen Trial". June 23, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ "Epistemcouk can create foreskin". January 29, 2012. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/08/laboratory-grown-penis_n_5951870.html?fb_action_ids=882834578407011&fb_action_types=og.comments
- ^ Jefferson G (1916). "The peripenic muscle; some observations on the anatomy of phimosis". Surg Gynecol Obstet (Chicago) 23 (2): 177–81.
- ^ Cold CJ, Taylor JR. The prepuce. BJU Int. 1999;83 (Suppl 1):34–44. doi:10.1046/j.1464-410x.1999.0830s1034.x. PMID 10349413.
- ^ a b Goodwin, Willard E. (1990). "Uncircumcision: A Technique For Plastic Reconstruction of a Prepuce After Circumcision". Journal of Urology 144 (5): 1203–5. PMID 2231896.
- ^ Bigelow, Jim. The Joy of Uncircumcising!, pp. 188-191.
- ^ Taylor JR, Lockwood AP, Taylor AJ (1996). "The prepuce: specialized mucosa of the penis and its loss to circumcision". Br J Urol 77 (2): 291–95. doi:10.1046/j.1464-410X.1996.85023.x. PMID 8800902.
- ^ Hammond, T. (1999). "A Preliminary Poll of Men Circumcised in Infancy or Childhood" (PDF). BJU Int 83 (Suppl. 1): 85–92. doi:10.1046/j.1464-410x.1999.0830s1085.x. PMID 10349419.
- ^ Anonymous. The Joy of Uncircumcising! Restore Your Birthright and Maximize Sexual Pleasure. BMJ. 1994;309(6955):679. doi:10.1136/bmj.309.6955.679a. PMC 2541521.
- ^ Penn, Jack (1963). "Penile Reform". British Journal of Plastic Surgery 16: 287–8. doi:10.1016/S0007-1226(63)80123-X. PMID 14042759.
- ^ Boyle, GJ; Goldman R.; Svoboda, J.S.; Fernandez, E. (2002). "Male Circumcision: Pain, Trauma and Psychosexual Sequelae". Journal of Health Psychology 7 (3): 329–43. doi:10.1177/1359105302007003225. PMID 22114254.
- Griffin, Gary M. (1992). Decircumcision: Foreskin Restoration, Methods and Circumcision Practices. Los Angeles: Added Dimensions Publishing. ISBN 1-879967-05-7.
- Bigelow, Jim (1992). The Joy of Uncircumcising!: Exploring Circumcision: History, Myths, Psychology, Restoration, Sexual Pleasure, and Human Rights. Aptos, CA: Hourglass Book Publishing. ISBN 0-9630482-1-X. (foreword by James L. Snyder)
External links[edit]
- Foreskin Restoration
- CIRP Foreskin restoration for circumcised males
- Foreskin Restoration
- Foreskin Restoration Community
- Payne, Roy M.; Fryer, Leo (March 2001). "My responses to a few Frequently Asked Questions about Non-Surgical Foreskin Restoration:" (PDF).
- Brandes, S.B.; McAninch, J.W. (1999). "Surgical methods of restoring the prepuce: a critical review" (PDF). BJU Int 83 (Suppl. 1): 109–13. doi:10.1046/j.1464-410x.1999.0830s1109.x.
- Schultheiss D, Truss MC, Stief CG, Jonas U (1998). "Uncircumcision: a historical review of preputial restoration". Plast Reconstr Surg 101 (7): 1990–8. doi:10.1097/00006534-199806000-00037. PMID 9623850.


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So when we ordered the only thing on the menu that was available for breakfast that was labeled "Breakfast", I was hoping for something filling. Now naturally I wasn't expecting all of the above listed on the menu because it wasn't the Western Café (where I'm going as soon as I get home), but at least one thing would have been nice. Eggs, or maybe some form of meat.
Eight croissants between the four of us. Now don't get me wrong, they were decent croissants, but I kind of feel like I might have been more hungry leaving then when I entered the restaurant.
We then made our way to the hostel and stopped in the Plaza San Martin for some photos, when a random old man missing more teeth then he had came up to us and just started talking about cars and our countries that we were from. I very interesting and nice guy, and after about five minutes, he made off on his way and we did as well to our hostel.
The hostel got us back to regular Argentina. There were about fifteen people waiting around because there rooms had been double booked and waiting for rooms, and not a chair in the lobby to sit in. Fortunately, our rooms were still good to go, so we dropped our bags, and got some advice as to what to do from there from the attendant. She advised us to go to a village called Alta Gracia that was located about an hour away to do some mountain biking. Being the adventurous group of fellows that we are, we hopped on to the next bus to Alta Gracia. But right before we left, there was a guy all by himself who asked the exact same question to the tenant. Claudius from Germany was his name, and he seemed like a rather pleasant fellow.So being the good citizens that we are, we invited him along on our journey.
Once we got to the village, we knew we'd made a good decision to get out of town. Low, rolling mountains all around us, and in a town of what seemed to be no more than 10,000 people, we had truly escaped the city lifestyle.
We got all of our bikes, and then cruised on out of town. I'd forgotten how liberating riding a bike down a hill feels, but the cool air rushing against my body heading down that first hill out of down was as refreshing as finding water in an oasis. After riding through a park and passing by some kids playing soccer, we found the dirt road that was leading us to where the owner of the bike store had told us to go.
After about four miles of pretty hot mostly up hill riding (and Jonas insisting that this must be as painful as women giving birth… not so sure about that one), we find the gate we were supposed to turn off. Of course, there was a "Private Property, No Trespassing Sign", but we were told that many people make there way back here, we hopped the gate.
Now, the bike store owner had also told us to walk, not ride, our bikes for the first couple hundred yards until we had passed the trees, because the supposedly these trees possessed some thorn that would pop your tires. I kind of thought that he meant like small thorns that you find on a rose bush or something, that wouldn't cause you any pain unless you grabbed it, but I was wrong.
Claudius jumped the fence and landed with a scream of pain and hopping around on one foot. I don't know German, but I know German well enough to know pretty much what he said, and that what he said is not exactly kosher for many people. We walked over to investigate, and were shocked to see a freaking huge thorn about 1½ inches in size buried halfway into his Converse shoes. Needless to say, we were a little more cautious as to where we walked after that.
It took about 45 minutes, and after much self questioning of whether or not we had taken the wrong trail, we finally crested over a ridge that gave us a very welcome view on that hot day.
La laguna azul.
This beautiful lagoon was surrounded by cliffs on all sides and ran about 100 yards back by 25 yards wide. We dropped our bikes and went whooping and hollering down the hill towards the oasis that awaited the five handsome men. The water had several small fish swimming in it, and that was enough for us to strip down and do a little good ol' swimmin'.
Extremely refreshing.
After about an hour of cooling off and relaxing, we remounted our lofty steeds, and peddled back down the mountain back to down. The ride was smooth and liberating. The only hiccup was that we had to stop for about twenty minutes to wait for Claudius who was apparently taking a lot of pictures of a horse on the side of the road. Apparently they don't have horses in Germany, because taking twenty minutes worth of photos of not the prettiest horse in the world is something only people do when they've never seen that animal. And twenty minutes is a lot. I saw a giraffe in a zoo the other week, stared at it for about 60 seconds, and then headed back on my merry way.
And that was a giraffe. They're cool. Horses… not so much.
Anyway, got back into town, and bought some very delicious ice cream and headed back to town. The ride was a pretty challenging and draining one, so that night we just passed out.
The next day I woke up to the pleasant sound of some old man's raspy voice screaming "HELADO! HELADO! DOS PESOS! HELADO!" Apparently ice cream is a hot commodity in Cordoba at 8:30 in the morning. Who knew?
After changing hostels, the original four figured on taking another day out of town and seeing some more of the mountains. We hopped on a bus to some town, not really knowing what was there, and fortunately found a local nice girl on the bus to give us some advice on what to do. She told of us of a lake about 2 miles up the road where we could see some pretty sights and take in the view. So, we laughed and joked our way up the mountain until we reached a big dam that gave birth to a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. The blue bird sky provided a gorgeous background to the low rolling green mountains. We had brought some food along for sandwich making, so we hiked about halfway around the lake where we found a nice bank in the shadow of a tree and had ourselves a wonderful man picnic or "man-nic". Extremely manly, of course.
We then made our way back to the dam, did some picture taking, before taking the bus back home.
The following day was the purpose of the whole trip. Every year, Argentina has it's very own Octoberfest in a town called Villa Belgrano, which lies in the middle of the mountains about an hour and half outside of Cordoba.
Though Argentina has a very strong Italian heritage, Germany played a fairly large role in the development of the country, and this original settlers of this town had brought their festival with them.
Once on the bus, we encountered traffic jams about halfway to our final destination, as it became apparent that there were a lot of people interested in enjoying the festival themselves.
The town was very much German. There was traditional German music playing inside of the park and up and down the streets of village, along with parades of people dressed in lederhosen playing accordions and drums. The atmosphere was very much alive, and very contagious.
Once inside the park, we were able to find many of our friends from the university who had also made the trek to enjoy the culture. With friends from France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, and several other European nations, we were able to hear and sing along with many of their local drinking songs and be merry. We stayed until about midnight when we were good and tired, and headed back for to Cordoba. The next morning we woke up early, and took the bus back to the city that never stops rocking.


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Bible Verses About Slothfulness
Bible verses related to Slothfulness from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance
Proverbs 20:4 - The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; [therefore] shall he beg in harvest, and [have] nothing.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Proverbs 6:6 - Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Ephesians 6:5-9 - Servants, be obedient to them that are [your] masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; (Read More...)
Ecclesiastes 9:10 - Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Proverbs 19:24 - A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Colossians 3:23 - And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Colossians 3:17 - And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Romans 12:10-11 - [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; (Read More...)
Proverbs 18:9 - He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Ephesians 4:28 - Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Luke 16:10 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Matthew 25:23 - His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Song of Solomon 2:15 - Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines [have] tender grapes.
Proverbs 24:30-34 - I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; (Read More...)
Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 13:4 - The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 12:24 - The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 12:11 - He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.
2 Corinthians 2:11 - Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
Proverbs 26:13-16 - The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets. (Read More...)
Proverbs 11:1 - A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight.
1 Samuel 16:7 - But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
1 John 2:5-6 - But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. (Read More...)
1 John 1:7-9 - But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (Read More...)
Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (Read More...)
1 Timothy 5:8 - But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
2 Thessalonians 3:11-12 - For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. (Read More...)
Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: (Read More...)
1 Corinthians 5:11 - But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
1 Corinthians 2:10 - But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Romans 16:17 - Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
Romans 10:17 - So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
John 10:10 - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
John 6:44 - No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Luke 11:13 - If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Luke 6:31 - And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Luke 4:18 - The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Matthew 6:6 - But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Proverbs 22:13 - The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
Proverbs 21:25 - The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
Proverbs 20:13 - Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
Proverbs 19:15 - Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 15:19 - The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain.
Proverbs 13:11 - Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Proverbs 10:26 - As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.
Proverbs 10:5 - He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son: [but] he that sleepeth in harvest [is] a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 10:4 - He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Revelation 17:6 - And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.
Revelation 12:11 - And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
1 Timothy 2:5 - For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Isaiah 12:5 - Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this [is] known in all the earth.
Proverbs 20:22 - Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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virgin canister vacuum shopper here! i've been researching all over the web for a canister vacuum and narrowed it down to a miele or possibly sebo. currently, driving myself batty sweeping and swiffering. initially was going to buy a stick vac, but the canisters can do soooo much more! plus santa is buying the vacuum (within reason) 750 sq feet home, mostly hardwood, little tile, do have sheepskin and flokati rug (both are rolled away right now), short haired cat and myself- medium/long shedding hair, vertically challenged with small hands, no major allergies but do not want dust coming back out of vacuum. needs to be a simple, reliable work horse,store compactly, do its job well. would like on-board storage. do not want electric wand/telescope. will buy parquet floor attachment. miele- s2 olympus- cheapest, lightest while using the largest bag. i really thought this was a perfect first vacuum but it lacks on-board storage and does not store upright/compactly. made in china? skimped on finish and uses lesser quality attachments, uses the largest bag but is it able to fill it up within the compact canister? s5 ariel or pices- basic s5 models. hepa filter, non electric wand, uses largest bag and stores compactly. finish and quality of materials is better than the s2 class, but is it more than $200 better quality/materials vs the olympus? skipping the s4 group b/c they use a smaller bag but is midsize? sebo- not sure about the models, but sebo kept coming up as an direct alternative to miele. plus the handle is more fitting for petite hands and lower in price(?). i finally found a vac shop that is relatively close. hopefully they have a lot of models to play with. opinions? |
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- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Sat, Nov 27, 10 at 9:02
Bare floors are the easiest thing to clean, it's carpeting that complicates the matter. Traditionally canisters have done better with the former and uprights with the latter. Quite frankly you could save yourself a ton of money by buying a small shop vac. It will get your floors plenty clean and you can use it to vacuum the car or garage too. Then buy an inexpensive upright for the area rugs. I have an Electrolux canister than I've been quite pleased with. Does a great job on hard surfaces, better than average on rugs. I don't have pets so I can't evaluate it's performance with pet hair. I bought it reconditioned from a company called CPO Electrolux. I couldn't tell you what was reconditioned about it, other than a stamp on the bottom. About $250 delivered. |
In the past, I've owned 2 Electrolux canisters, one had a power head that converts it to a stand-up vacuum. Both worked very well. One was old, a hand me down from a relative, I just gave it away. the second (with the power head) hsd preoblems with the hose. It kept getting jammed with hair and dust. Expensive to pay to clean out. That one got thrown away. Since then I've had three different vacuums, all proved to not work very well at all. Hoover Windtunnel (the worst), a Bissell, and Eureka The Boss. Don't buy any of the lst three. |
m.k.- i actually do have a small shop vac. used it to clean up dust/dirt from home repairs. but its very noisy and dusty and scratches the wood floors. jannie- ruled out the electrolux early on as well as the other brands you mentioned. the sebo c2.1 seems like the miele s5 ariel but is actually costs a little bit more. heading to the vac shop. seeing them in person should help make a decision. |
just came back from the vac shop. unfortunately, the s5 ariel is discontinued. checked out the pices (comprable to the ariel) and the olympus. as i suspected, the fit and finish is better on the s5 vs s2 olympus. the latches on the olympus are wimpier as is the floor/carpet attachment. but is lighter and swivels better than the s5. i like the on-board storage on the s5 but it might be easier to switch and use the attachments on the s2 b/c they are out and readily available vs having to open the latch on the s5. surprisingly, they said both have super clean filtration, and are sealed systems. s5 isn't better than the s2. so right now, i'm leaning towards the s2 but would like to see the s5 in person too. sebo is larger and heavier- out. |
- Posted by livebetter (My Page) on Sun, Nov 28, 10 at 23:53
I'm not sure if the information you received re: s2 is correct. I have always understood it to be a "lesser" quality than the s5 (thus the price difference). This is what a Canadian on-line seller says: "Miele S2 Series Econo Line Canister Vacuums |
Here is a link that might be useful: McHardy Vac - Miele
Consumer Reports has said both Electrolux and Dyson are not that great. |
- Posted by lizbeth-gardener (My Page) on Mon, Nov 29, 10 at 22:18
We purchased the Meile Neptune canister about a year ago. We have mostly all hardwood with tile in bathrooms. We love the Meile and think it is the best vacuum we have ever owned--have had a Kirby, a Hoover Windtunnel & an Electrolux. We do not have pets, so don't know if this particular one is the one for you. The bag on this is NOT small. There is lots of info and reviews online if you just google Meile vacuum. Also try to find a dealer who carries lots of models of Meile. HTH |
- Posted by ruereynolds (My Page) on Mon, Dec 6, 10 at 13:43
Best canister vac is the Hoover PortaPower I believe! Its a commercial lightweight canister vac that will last forever! I absolutely love mine! : ) Here it is $99 with free shipping! A great deal! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Hoover PortaPower
- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Tue, Dec 7, 10 at 8:00
Consumer Reports has said both Electrolux and Dyson are not that great. At the time I bought my Electrolux canister it was highly rated by Consumer Reports. I haven't read up on vacuums lately but they always gave good reviews to Kenmore (which are made by Panasonic). I had a Kenmore and thought it did a very good job. I've also used a Dyson DC17 and think it does a great job on carpets. Better than the more modestly priced Kenmore? Maybe just a little. Far less than impressed on hard surfaces but uprights tend not to do well on hard surfaces. |
well, i ended up purchasing the s2 olympus. had it for 2 weeks now and love it. it is lightweight and has great suction. vacuumed drapes, walls, cob webs, couch, bed and oh yeah, the floors too. the cord IS kind of short! i assumed it would be ok b/c i live in a small home but found the cord length only lets me vacuum half of my home at a time. totally doable. i do love the attachments being out in the open, very easy to change out. never did see the ariel s5 in person. looking into buying boar bristle brush attachment ( s2 comes with nylon bristle brush) and the parquet floor attachment. is the parquet floor brush MUCH better vacuuming the floors than the combo? and vacuum bags- miele or made for miele (knockoff)? thanks! |
What is special about a parquet floor attachment? Meaning why would parquet be any different than any other wood floor in terms of vacuuming? |
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Does hanging a hoodie (or generally stretchable clothes) stretch or damage it irreversibly? If the effects are temporary then it's fine, but I'm worried that if I hang it for a long time (say a month or more) it will stretch irreversibly.
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All depends on what it's made of and what you are hanging it from. The looser the knit, the more damage hanging will cause. A hook might cause more damage than a hanger. If we're talking about the typical hoodie made of sweatshirt-type fabric, with cotton and maybe a little spandex, hanging most likely won't hurt it. There might be a "bump" in the fabric where the hook or the end of the hanger was, but washing and drying the hoodie will make that disappear. But if you're thinking of hanging a good wool sweater--well, those can stretch out if hung too long and they might not go back to their original shape. So for a fine cotton or wool sweater, I'd fold it and store it in a drawer or on a shelf. The more you can stretch a knit fabric, with or without spandex, the greater the risk of harming it by hanging. |
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I'm in total agreement with Camlan. The only thing I want to add is that a padded hanger can prevent "bumps" on some items. I hang my velour hoodies on the curved clear plastic hangers and have not had a problem. I hang some good sweaters and keep others in a drawer; it depends on the tightness of the knit. |
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8 Icons Kanye West Has Compared Himself To
What Yeezy Said: "Good morning/On this day we become legendary/Everything we dreamed of/I'm like a fly Malcolm X/Buy any jeans necessary." -"Good Morning"
What We Say: A modern day version of Malcolm...sort of. On Kanye's first album The College Dropout, he rapped about social awareness. Now with his new song "New Slaves," Ye is bringing back his ability to be provocative and get people thinking with his conscious raps. Malcolm X would be proud of Ye's resilience to never back down to "the man." Still, Ye's lyrical uprisings could never compare to X's physical movement and ability to mobilize followers into action.
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An executive officer in one of the state's most influential Hispanic organizations announced his resignation Tuesday in a statement that unveiled deep turmoil within the Arizona chapter.
Avondale resident Silverio Garcia, who served as state education chairman of the League of United Latin American Citizens until this week, said a national league officer improperly suspended him on Jan. 4 to halt a planned public statement against a Phoenix school official with political clout in the Hispanic community.
"In my quitting the organization and coming forward in what I know, I hope to start the public unveiling of some very ruthless and self-serving people," Garcia said.
He also said the same league faction that silenced him has made plans to oust state director Sam Esquivel as early as February.
Esquivel, a Glendale resident, said he has endured threats of impeachment since he took control of the state chapter in May 2003, but he has paid little attention. "My concern has been for the welfare of the Hispanic community, and nothing else," he said.
Esquivel said infighting among league factions in Tucson and Phoenix has festered for decades, and caught him off guard when he retired from the Air Force in New Mexico and moved to Arizona in 1996.
The Tribune reported in November 2003 that outgoing league state director Mary Fimbres of Tucson retained control of the organization's bank account for six months after Esquivel took office. The feud eventually led to Esquivel's public call for a financial audit.
In May 2004, the league again made news when members protested the plans of East Valley chapter president Jon Garrido to organize a Mesa event that banned non-Hispanics.
"At first I thought it was a harmonious organization," Esquivel said. "I wasn't fully aware how deep the divisions existed."
Esquivel said Garcia defended Hispanic schoolchildren well against civil rights abuses, and his resignation will be a loss for the league.
But national executive director Brent Wilkes in Washington, D.C., said Garcia needed to be reined in to protect the organization's reputation.
Wilkes said Garcia too often filed federal complaints or called for boycotts, resignations and student walkouts without approval from the Arizona governing board of the league.
Garcia's actions included federal civil rights complaints against the East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa and the Paradise Valley Unified School District.
"You just don't go out and start throwing the LULAC name around like it's personal property," Wilkes said.
Wilkes said calls have been made for Esquivel's impeachment on the grounds that the state director allowed Garcia and Garrido to operate unchecked.
Esquivel's supporters, meanwhile, said Tuesday that Garcia won numerous civil rights victories as education chairman and did not need permission from the state board to take action in that position.
Kathy Poulos-Minott, a Hispanic activist from Maine who serves on the National Limited English Proficiency Advocacy Task Force, said she worked with Garcia on numerous civil rights cases in Arizona and found him to be a strong advocate on Hispanic issues.
"He's not your usual LULAC person," she said. "Your usual LULAC person is a sellout."
She said her organization does not allow league members on its board because of evidence that large corporations control the group.
She said activists such as Garcia who stand up to political pressure usually do not survive in the league.
"I'm surprised he lasted this long," she said.
Garcia might find a new position as education chairman of the Arizona Hispanic Community Forum.
Paradise Valley Community College Spanish instructor David C. Rubi, a Cave Creek resident who serves as president of the Arizona Hispanic Community Forum, said in an e-mail circulated among Hispanic activists on Tuesday that he would offer the job to Garcia.
Rubi declined to address the situation further.
"I don't believe any organization should air its dirty linen in public," he said. "It's bad for the organization. For example, I am sure that there are negative office politics and discord at the Tribune that would make the Tribune look bad if it were reported on and taken out of context."


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Seeing the heading "The Invasion Steams On!" on the Home page got me thinking in a very different direction from the Warhammer LCG that this news report is highlighting. A friend of mine is involved in bringing the old television series V (for "Visitors," as in alien visitors and potential invaders, not the V of the movie about a masked superhero in a future fascist Britain) back to life in a new format and storyline. Likewise, stories of invasions of earth are a staple both in sci-fi novels and in video games. So, I got to thinking, what about an LCG about an invasion of earth in which players could be either human factions/nations/alliance or invader/alien factions or alliances? There could be goals on the one hand of "exoforming" (the alien version of terraforming) the earth, of conquering cities, nations, or continents, or wiping out human armies, or of preventing these things from happening and destroying alien motherships, armies, etc. on the other. The new warhammer LCG has "zones," so earth could have zones as well: an ecology zone for exoforming, a political zone for cities and nations, and a military zone for armies and their support bases, technologies, etc.
It seems to me that we really need a good sci-fi LCG with outstanding artwork and game play. An alien invasion of earth would make for an interesting game, it seems to me. In addition to chapter packs, there could be meta-packs that introduce different kinds of aliens and different kinds of invasions (for instance, direct military invasion or a sinister, stealth invasion a la the pod people) and different earths with varying levels of technology, political cohesion, etc. (one interesting variation, for instance, would be similar to Harry Turtledove's alien invasion during WWII when not only do the human nations need to confront the aliens but they need to confront the hostilities created by their own international war). So you could have an LCG on Invasion: Earth that not only had story arcs and chapter packs within a particular invasion sequence but also different kinds of invasions, aliens, and earths, all using the same core rule system.
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Jun 23rd 2009 4:22PM I smiled when I saw swampsquatch's comment. Spot on, but harshly expressed.
It is very hard to comprehend what you are trying to say when you write like that.
End sentences with a period, nothing else.
Don't let you brackets get out of control (starts with X amounts, ends with X).
and please look over your writing once or twice before you post. people will respect your opinion more if you do.
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Jun 20th 2009 5:30AM @Ryan
Ever considered the fact that some people educate themselves for an opportunity of doing something they love rather than getting craploads of money. My profession requires 4 years of college studies but it doesn't have an eye popping salary attached tot hat education. I am however very passionate about my field of expertise.
Now spot the metaphor.
Gentlemens Club achieves Herald of the Titans world first (Edited) {WoW}
Jun 6th 2009 6:26AM Not to be a prick... (or really just to be a prick):
2. You don't need to include the word 'has' in that sentence, 'hit' being past tense of 'to hit'.
Since I hit you, you've had a bruise.
*Since I has hit you, you've had a bruise.
World of Fighter is Street Fighter rip off {WoW}
May 28th 2009 5:56PM "the Chinese idea that nobody has any right to IP ownership at all is fairly stupid as well, as it prevents anyone from wanting to come up with new ideas"
I call bullshit on this statement. What it does however, is prevent people from wanting to invent copyable products for PROFIT. People invented things for fame, personal gratification and advancement of their society long before copyrights and such existed. The quote is a very "American" statment, if I may be as bold as to call it that (seeing as It is a statement often heard from American multimedia-corporations, their lawyers and their affiliates). I, for one, would be very happy to invent a product that everyone uses and not get a dime for it. I'd also be very happy to get a shitload of cash but those facts aren't necessarily related.
I do agree with the rest of your post though Random.
... and boy, Chun-Li either had breast-cancer and/or she really needs a right-boob-job.
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May 20th 2009 3:18AM Are you seriously complaining that your University network doesn't support online gaming very well? :) I know you might mean your dorm's connection but I get a mental image of someone alt-tabbing from their essay to play whilst muttering "damn latency".
DreamHack to feature its own WoW realm {WoW}
May 17th 2009 3:01AM You didn't appear to be a small protruding object of any kind to me. There is indeed a huge difference between those phrases and one shouldn't turn down advices in English from someone who seems to know the difference between 'there' and 'they're'. ;)
Stealth detection items nerfed {WoW}
May 14th 2009 7:36PM "All epic engineering goggles will no longer grant stealth detection."
Will no epic engineering goggles grant stealth detection, or will some do that?
Call me a grammar-nazi if you want. But this sentence is actually quite ambiguous.
The Colosseum: Merlizzel {WoW}
May 10th 2009 3:45AM I've seen 3 Disc priests in his articles over the last 3 months, that amounts to 20% of the Colosseum articles.
Disc Priests, Rogues and Holy Paladins are absolutely overrepresentated in this column even though it is a good read.
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May 9th 2009 4:39PM Rapid Defense
This one really grinds my gears.
Martin Fury cheat draws Blizzard ire {WoW}
Apr 30th 2009 5:56PM While you might not question Blizzards decision to send you and awesome item by in-game mail, I wonder why you went ahead and cheated through Ulduar with it?
I'm pretty sure that if you'd just had some fun soloing world dragons or some "lesser" content you would not be on a permanent ban right now.
This whole thing was pretty stupid. It's like finding a wallet full of money and then using the money while turning the empty wallet in to the police. Some people would do it that way; I wouldn't.


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If you have a very long trip with small children, try to keep your traveling in sync with their normal schedule. Try to leave 30 minutes before their normal naptime, then offer them their blanket or bear just as you would at home. This can help encourage them to sleep in the car without damaging your hearing too much.
To keep your older kids from complaining or moping, you can up the car game ante with the Road Trip edition of Table Topics. Talking to each other is what Thanksgiving is all about, after all, so these fun questions also make a great activity for your extended family get-together.
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"I studied abroad because I wanted to be completely immersed in the culture, rather than be a tourist."
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Whether you are inside or outside the classroom, remember that studying abroad can be more invigorating, meaningful, and long-lasting simply by its nature. You are more alert, curious, and willing to explore because you are in a new place. That eagerness extended to your studies could make you a different kind of student; take full advantage of this opportunity.
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You may enroll in up to 4 credits in Session I and up to 6 credits in Session II, plus one additional credit if enrolled in the 1-credit Field Study. This list of courses is subject to minor changes; course availability is conditional on student interest and enrollment.
If you choose this option, you will be enrolled in the 9-credit block of courses; these courses must be taken as one unit and to participate you must be enrolled in Sessions I & II (8 weeks). There is a surcharge for this set of courses.
This interdisciplinary program explores the ecological foundation of food production systems, focused on particular case studies in Northern Thailand as well as the intersection of Thai history and contemporary social-cultural issues, with particular attention to gender roles, immigration, hill tribes, class structure, and intra-family dynamics. The courses are team taught by Thai and US professors, and include sustained interaction with local Thai students and course-specific service learning projects, language and culture lessons, visits and interviews with locals, guest speakers, field trips, and undergraduate research.
USAC helps you explore the cultural, historical and natural features of the region with carefully planned excursions. These experiences combined with academic components (readings, research, written assignments, reports, etc.) deepen your understanding of what you are exploring. A field study course counts as part of your credit load. The Hill Tribe Field Study (1-credit, Session I) and the Hill Tribe Peoples and Culture Field Study (3-credits, Session II) course are examples of this type of course.
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Prof. Courtney White | Boise State University
Course Offered (Session I): Intercultural Communication
Prof. Courtney White (MBA, Stanford) has a background managing organizations in five countries, which adds practical insights to the program. She has taught a wide range of courses, including change management, strategy, intercultural communication, service learning, and environmental entrepreneurship. She has previously taught for USAC in Costa Rica and India.
Dr. Lee Altier | California State University, Chico
Course Offered (Session I): Food Forever
Dr. Altier (PhD, Cornell University) has over 18 years teaching experience in the College of Agriculture at CSU Chico. He was a horticulture volunteer for the Peace Corps in Nepal for three years, worked for the USDA on agricultural water quality for three years in southern Georgia, and has been teaching and doing research in Thailand since 2001. His research interests are in cropping systems and agricultural ecology, and he directs the Organic Vegetable Project on the Chico State University Farm.
Dr. Tony Waters | California State University, Chico
Course Offered (Session II): Ethnicity and Society in Modern Thailand
Tony Waters is a professor of sociology at CSU Chico (PhD, University of California, Davis). He has worked and taught internationally for many years in Germany, Tanzania, and Thailand. His introduction to working internationally was in northern Thailand where he was a Peace Corps Volunteer. He has written five books and many academic articles.
Dr. Daniel Veidlinger | California State University, Chico
Course Offered (Session II): Southeast Asian History and Culture
Dr. Veidlinger studied South and Southeast Asian culture and history for his PhD at the University of Chicago and has taught at CSU Chico for ten years. He has written a book about the impact of writing on the oral transmission of Buddhist texts in Thailand, and teaches courses about Asian religions, the relationship of science and technology to religion, and the effects of religion on current events.
Summer Session I (Economics, 3 credits, 400-level)
A study of the national and regional economies of Southeast Asia; Agriculture, Industry, Finance, and the Services sector. The role of government. Development and economic change in the post-war period. Regional and international economic relations. Present economic trends.
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Summer Session I (Philosophy, 3 credits, 300-level) Summer Session II (Philosophy, 3 credits, 300-level)
This course is an introduction to a wide range of the Buddhist ideas and practices that have developed within the diverse regions of South, Central, and East Asia. The course covers a wide range of Buddhist traditions: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Chan/Zen, Pure Land Buddhism, etc. The course will address several areas of Buddhist Philosophy such as social, political, religious vs. non-religious, "who am I?", Buddhist Thought and Psychology.
Summer Sessions I & II - ICCE (Sociology, 3 credits, 300-level)
Ethnicity and Society in Modern Thailand is a comparative study of the nature of inter-cultural contacts. Focus will be on the cultural diversity of Northern Thailand including the role of hill tribes, immigration, and national Thai culture, and the ancient Lanna Thai culture.This course provides the opportunity to adopt a "hands-on" approach to the study of Social Science using the city of Chiang Mai (and surrounding countryside) as a real-life workshop and classroom. These will appear on your transcripts as separate classes, however we teach it as a joint class, and both of us will be present during class time. We encourage students to integrate the social sciences in evaluating literature, and vice versa.
Summer Sessions I & II - ICCE (Agriculture, Environmental Science, Geography, Political Science, 3 credits, 300-level)
Are you concerned about the quality of your food, where it comes from, and how it is produced? Are you concerned about your impact on this planet and how you can maintain a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle? Are you interested in understanding more about the science underlying lifestyle choices? Then, get geared up for a stimulating experience!During three weeks in the vicinity of Chiang Mai, Thailand, you will see, hear, and discuss critical challenges facing food producers and consumers. You will learn about how people in Thailand and elsewhere have adapted food production systems to environments around the world, and you will understand how agriculture has evolved into the intensive, mechanized production systems that we take for granted in the United States. Most importantly, you will be better able to evaluate choices in your life and make informed decisions affecting your own resource use and food supply.
Summer Session I (Anthropology, 1 credit, 400-level)
Students get the chance to participate on an educational tour of the Hill Tribes. This is an excellent opportunity to break the routine of classes and get acquainted with other parts of the country.
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Summer Session I (Speech Communications, 3 credits, 400-level)
A study of human communication across cultures focusing on variables which influence interaction when members of different cultures come together. The goal of the course is to increase Intercultural Communication Competence. Topics will include cultural adaptation and culture shock, nonverbals, identity, conflict, etc. with a special focus on Thailand.
Summer Session II (International Business, Management, 3 credits, 300-level)
Entering the new millennium, the environment that corporations operate in has been developed beyond recognition. Along with information technology, international management is the major challenge facing organisations in the new century. Students must now be knowledgeable about the international dimensions of management. This module enables students to expand their knowledge of management and international business in a range of organisations by engaging in practical business tasks, such as preparing business plans, undertaking negotiations and giving presentations. This module has two primary objectives. The first objective is to provide students with an understanding of the international business environment. The second objective is to provide a context in which students can continue to develop their general business skills, such as analysis, strategic decision-making, presentation skills and writing skills
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This course is designed to provide students an understanding of issues and theories in international relations: the nature of world politics, theories of international relations and diplomacy and elements of world system. This course also will discuss state foreign policy in international relations: intervention, alliances, economics integration and interdependence neutrality, isolation and non-alignment.
Summer Session I (Thai, 1 credit, 100-level) Summer Session II (Thai, 1 credit, 100-level)
This is a course for students who have not taken any Thai language courses before. Its purpose is to provide the students with basic lexical, grammatical and functional resources to manage in daily situations while studying in Thailand.
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Summer Sessions I & II - ICCE (Anthropology, History, Thai, 3 credits, 300-level)
Southeast Asia is an extremely diverse area that includes people from a variety of religious and ethnic groups and has played a major role in history, from a supplier of spices that drove the age of exploration to a battleground between communism and capitalism in the late twentieth century. It also lies between the two great world civilizations of India and China and has taken many features form both of these to create a unique hybrid identity. This course will look at the history of the region from early times to the present with a focus on the way the indigenous cultures of Thailand have adapted to the changing times.
Summer Session II (Anthropology, Sociology, 3 credits, 100-level)
The course aims at the studying social, cultural, economic and political history of Thai and Tai people in an evolutionary perspective. The continuity and discontinuity of the Thai and Tai high cultures from past till present time will be emphasized.
Summer Session I (Nutrition, 1 credit, 400-level) Summer Session II (Nutrition, 1 credit, 400-level)
Cuisine is a very important part of Thai culture. In this course we will explore the main themes in Thai cuisine: rice, noodles, herbs & spices, and typical fruits and vegetables. Cuisine varies from northern to central to southern regions of Thailand with differing uses of hot, sour, sweet, salty and bitter. Be prepared to dive into new and exciting flavors, learn how to serve like the Thai, what influences the cuisine and how to make all kinds of new dishes.
Summer Session I (Anthropology, Sociology, 3 credits, 100-level)
This course deals primarily with a survey and analysis of sociological, anthropological and cultural issues related to Thai Society and Culture. Topics include Thai Buddhism, family organization, political and economic structures, educational systems and cultural identities. Guest lectures, field trips and participatory experiences will supplement lectures.
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Get in the fall spirit with these October family events in Rockland County, NY. Head to Congers to celebrate Italian culture, Sparkill for a Storytelling Festival, or Pomona for a harvest celebration.
An Italian Celebration
Make your way to Congers for the Rotary Club of Congers-Valley Cottage's fourth annual Italian Festival, celebrating Italian food, music, and culture. In addition to a long list of Italian cuisine, visitors can enjoy live music and entertainment and children can play on inflatables and paint their own pumpkins. Sunday, October 3, 11am-6pm (rain date is October 17). FREE parking and admission. Congers Station Park, Burnside Avenue at Lake Road. For more information, visit www.congersitalianfestival.com.
Jump, Catch, Move, and Play
Bring your toddler to the JCC Rockland for some fun this month with Sukey Molloy. On October 5, Sukey presents her new JumpCatchMove program, and on October 7 the JCC hosts her popular PlayMoveSing. Both workshops incorporate motion-play activities designed to develop physical skills and body rhythms in young children. Kids can jump hurdles, catch scarves, bounce balls, tap drums, and enjoy other activities in an atmosphere of joyful play. Each workshop is an introductory session to a series. JumpCatchMove at 4pm, PlayMoveSing at 10am and noon. $20 per parent/child pair. JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. www.jccrockland.org.
Telling Tales
Make a date for the 15th Annual Rockland County Storytelling Festival, presented by the Hudson Valley Storytelling Alliance. Professional storytellers will present tales for readers of all ages. FREE. 1:30pm. October 10 at the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville. 845-786-3800. October 16 at St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-4079. www.storycircleatproctors.org/hv/rockland/index.shtml.
The Fruits of Fall
The Orchards of Concklin hosts its annual Fall Festival each weekend this month. After picking your own pumpkins and apples, head over to the activity area for a corn maze, haunted house, and blow-up amusements, including the new Jurassic Park Adventure. Check the Orchards' website for apple availability. $1.25 per pound for apples; additional fees for children's activities. Weekends (Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day) through October 24. The Orchards of Concklin, 1010 Route 45, Pomona. 845-354-0369. www.theorchardsofconcklin.com.
Calling All Artists
Budding artists can get some professional guidance while socializing with their creative peers at an ongoing workshop hosted by the prestigious Hopper House Art Center in Nyack. The Afterschool Art Club for Kids (ages 8-13) resumes this fall on October 12 and meets every other Tuesday, including October 26. Each session features a guest artist who will offer students tips and ideas and help guide them through various art projects. Participants can bring their own materials or use those provided by Hopper House. Suggested donation $5 per session. 82 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-0774 or www.hopperhouse.org
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