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Happy Labor Day! Had time to take a few pics. As you can see I haven't made much progress, been busy with other projects and work. But the plants have hit their peak.
The alocasia in the foreground is about 6 feet tall. I need to get a pic with some scale in it. The basjoo was a little disapppointing in it's first year. The top of the highest reaching leaf is about 10 feet, however I expected more being that the stump I took from Dubois was huge. Chicago hardy on Memorial Day. Chicago hardy on Labor Day. Well over 6 feet tall with probably 100 figs. Memorial Day Labor day Time to make some hot sauce June - notice the little washy that's never had a leaf pruned. Labor Day - still never been pruned Unfortunately, the mums are ready to explode Natchez blooming and some redesign in the "veggie bed" due to the squash bugs destroying half of my garden Tough to see, but I picked up a purple leafed honeysuckle for $3. It's in the foreground meant to cover the fence. 2nd mag flower of the year. Enjoy. Thanks for looking. |
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Awesome job! When you think of all the days of Labor it is to relocate,you Nice job. What are your thoughts on the cactus and palms in regard to protection this winter? Did you say you are in a warmer "zone" now? |
wow !. your landscaping is Amazing !. I need to hire you. What are your plans for protection on your Washy's ? |
Thanks Jim, my plans on protection for the desert bed are the same as in Dubois, pretty much none! Some moisture protection for the agave, other then that, nothing. The problem is that it is right on the street where plow $%^& and salt will land right there. We'll see what happens. |
bama - i will not be protecting any washies just yet. I have done it, but it requires way too many resources up here. I'll dig it out every year until I have to. |
Awsome, well best of luck to you and hope to see more updates. |
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You got some amazing growth out of that unpruned washy! How did you get your magnolia to flower twice in one season? Any idea what variety it is? I've never had mine flower twice in one summer. |
Your garden is looking great. It has really come along considering all your plants are first years. None of my first year stuff looks like yours! |
Island - that's only the second bloom of the season. First year in the ground BBB. Got one in June, one coming. Chad - thanks! I'm a stickler about soil, I believe it's the main ingredient. |
- Posted by islandbreeze 6b MI (My Page) on Wed, Sep 5, 12 at 23:56
That's strange that the blooms were so far apart. Mine flowers all within probably a 2-3 week span, usually in late June. I'm hoping as it gets larger, it will have a longer flowering time span. |
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Translate this page Deputies bust two local marijuana growing operationsFriday, January 4th, 2013 Issue 01, Volume 17.
The first operation was discovered at about 9:30 a.m. on January 1 in the 31300 block of Eagles Perch Lane in Bonsall. "A squatter was living in this million dollar home that was up for short sale," said Sgt. Joe Montion. Arrested was a man in his 30's named Phillip Walek. Some 185 marijuana plants were confiscated at the site. Montion said Walek was arrested for cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, and possession of concentrated cannabis. The plants were being grown indoors. The second bust was made at approximately 11:56 a.m. that day in the 2100 block of Brooke Road in Fallbrook. "Deputies responded to a medical call at the address and one of the occupants of the home was transported to the hospital as a result," said Montion. "While at the site, deputies came across a marijuana growing operation inside the home of about 100 plants," said Montion. "No arrests have been made in this case yet. The investigation continues." 19 comments
A couple lessons can be learned here. Don't grow pot in a house that is up for sale ... Duh! If you're growing pot beyond the amount for personal medicinal use, don't call 911.
What a set up. Wonder if he had water and electric in that million dollar house and exactly how long he was able to get away with it.
There's been continual drug related problems emanating from one particular house on Eagle's Perch for years. And if it's the house I'm thinking of, this has certainly not been the first drug related arrest on the property. It amazes me that the owner can still allow this sort of stuff to continue unabated w/o the DA's Office ever getting involved. How long does it take to shut down a drughouse anyway? I mean it certainly doesn't take years for any legitimate business to be shut down because of illegal conduct once it has been brought to the attention of the proper governmental authorities (police/DA/California Franchise Tax Board/County Department of Public Health/EPA).
If it was legalized no one would be squatting in your million dollar home to grow it, and no money would have to be spent on law enforcement for such a trivial problem. The War on Drugs is costly and, like fighting prohibition of alcohol was, it's pretty much senseless. Take that money and put it into freely available drug rehab for those who want it. This would empty our expensive prison system of about half its prisoners.
The prohibition of marijuana is a farce. We are a free people. It is time to start living the way our forefathers intended. Law enforcement needs to re-direct its focus on crime...to those that are REAL crimes. I was in Federal Prison for 5 years for a marijuana offense. No, it was not for simple possession. I was arrested aboard a Lockheed PV2 in Marianna, Florida...charged and convicted for conspiracy to import and distribute 12,000 pounds of marijuana. As my years in prison rolled by, what I did see were armed bank robbers, coming and going...while I still sat there for marijuana. Most of the bank robbers only spent 17 to 24 months. But, I and my fellow 'drug offenders,'...we stayed for YEARS. I wrote about the escapades that led to my incarceration. I admit, I had a great time. No one was injured, no one was killed, firearms were not involved...there were no victims. We were Americans...doing what Americans do best...living free. Truly, it is time for this lunacy to end...it never should have begun. My book: Shoulda Robbed a Bank Tales of adventure in the marijuana trade...all fictitious, of course??? Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
All card-carrying members of the DEA need to read: Shoulda Robbed a Bank Here is one of its reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars... If David Sedaris had written 'Catcher in the Rye'..this would be it, June 30, 2012 Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Shoulda Robbed a Bank (Kindle Edition) I have never smoked pot in my life...nor do I ever care to. I read about this book in numerous Huffington Post comments. Thought I would read it because I know nothing about marijuana or the people involved with it. I am ecstatic that I did. Funny, Funny, Funny!!! The chapters are like short stories. Stories about unloading boats with helicopters, close encounters with law enforcement, traveling through the jungles of South America. The chapter about the author's first time smoking marijuana made me feel like I was with him...coughing. All of the characters were just a group of loveable, nice guys and girls. Not what I had been raised to believe...hysterical maniacs high on pot bent on death and mayhem. They were nothing like that. If you have ever read any of David Sedaris' books, and like them...you will love Shoulda Robbed a Bank. And the crazy things happening reminded me of Holden Caufield in 'Catcher in the Rye' and the way he staggered through life. The way the words are put together are like nothing I have ever heard. I am sure I will use many of the sayings found in this book just to dazzle my friends. A terrific read. I love this book.
"Montion said Walek was arrested for cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, and possession of concentrated cannabis. The plants were being grown indoors." To heck with the weed....how about an arrest for trespassing?
good job!
If mariguana gets legalized we can gain tax money instead of weisting our tax money to put people in jail for petty crime, helloooo..... amigos
@fb resident, You really think growers wont go deeper underground, or go more "black market" to keep from paying taxes? As soon as its taxable, there will be an even greater black market for weed. You think for a second somebody growing weed for sale is gonna WANT to register/license thier operation and pay tax on the sales? You must be high...amigo. LOL.
Yo, fb resident, your comment reads like you have been "weisting (sic)" away your grey matter. If you truly believe that marijuana can successfully be taxed you need to smoke another doobie, bro. LMAO...
Hey, this is Fallbrook. We grow some darn fine herb here and have since the 50's! I well remember going to Hollywood Disco cocaine parties in the 70's with people finding out I was from Fallbrook and asking "If I had any." If pot is legalized there will be a huge underground economy. Not a good idea.
You really think weed should be illegal? Read a book.
weed is bad. burn it.
I don't give a crap if pot is legal or not, just it's incredibly stupid to think it will be taxable because its so easy to grow at home. I never said it should be illegal. You assumed that and are putting words in my mouth. How about you read a book, maybe on the subject of ignorance.
The squatter story seems odd, but both growers quite possibly could be LEGAL growers in CA under our laws and the SD Sheriff's ignored CA laws....growing more than 99 plants IS taking a chance but since this article doesn't mention FED involvement DEA), it seems our local sheriff's dept is not following CA laws. NOT surprising at all!
Legalizing pot is a bad idea: 1) IT WOULD STILL BE ILLEGAL. In July 2011, the federal government reaffirmed marijuana as a Schedule I substance; i.e., no accepted medical use and high abuse potential. Therefore, its possession and use remains a federal crime. Since federal law pre-empts state law, marijuana would still be illegal. 2) MARIJUANA USE WOULD INCREASE. Marijuana use and its negative health, behavioral and society impacts will increase among both youth and adults. Experts project that the number of regular users would at least double and likely triple in the most vulnerable 12 - 25 age range. 3) TREATMENT AND ADDICTION RATES WOULD RISE. Regular marijuana use can be addictive and lead to deteriorating behavior, particularly in young people. In 2009, 830,000 youth had marijuana addiction characteristics. Sixty-eight percent of youth in drug treatment are there for marijuana use. 4) ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. If marijuana was legalized, it is estimated that 20 - 30 percent of our school-aged children will become regular marijuana users. That will negatively affect their attendance, concentration, memory, brain development and thus academic achievement and participation in a positive educational setting. 5) DEATHS FROM IMPAIRED DRIVING WOULD INCREASE. Marijuana use affects coordination, decision-making and perception which directly results in impaired driving. A few months ago, the results of a survey conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) found that 19% of teen drivers said they have driven under the influence of marijuana. In fact, according to the survey, more teens are driving after smoking marijuana than after drinking, with only 13% of teens surveyed reporting they had driven after drinking. 6) HARM TO EXISTING BUSINESSES AND THE ECONOMY. Substance abuse studies have shown that businesses and employers will experience greater rates of absenteeism, industrial accidents and tardiness as well as less productivity with a potential work force regularly using marijuana. This not only results in economic losses, but conflicts with the federal Drug Free Workplace and companies losing federal contracts. Businesses would be less likely to stay or move into a state where drug use related risks are high. 7) BLINDSIDE ECONOMICS. At best, potential tax revenue generated by legalizing marijuana will cover only 15% of the collateral costs to our community such as: increased drug treatment, emergency room visits, crime, health care, and traffic crashes from marijuana use. 8) MARIJUANA POSSESSION/USE IS NOT IMPACTING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. Proponents often make misleading statements about marijuana arrests and the jail population. A recent KBPS report found that inmates in our states prisons incarcerated for marijuana charges alone and thats all marijuana charges: possession, transport and sale make up less than 1% of the prison population. 9) WHY REPEAT AMSTERDAMS MISTAKE. People would be attracted to California for the wrong reasons. We need tourists attracted by our pristine streams, beautiful mountains, and refreshing ocean. 10) NEGATIVE IMAGE OF CALIFORNIA. If marijuana is legalized in California notoriety would have a negative impact on attracting new businesses and families decisions to send students to Californias institutes of higher education.
If you want to learn something about he Pot industry spend a little time in North San Juan, Nevada County, California. I can tell you this, the growers there do not want it legalized, they make far to much the way it is now. Something that always amazed me was the amount of time Law Enforcement spent tracking down the large growers (using helicopters and all) when all they had to do was follow the mushroom mulch trucks (from the amendment companies) in the spring. Another thing I can tell you is Pot will destroy a community and the lives of the young people that grow up in a pot infested area and I didn't have to read a book to learn that.
The war on drugs is really stupid. Child molesters get only 5 years in prison, while people who are in possession of marijuana get far more time. How is that possibly fair? Child molesters damage innocent children for the rest of their lives. People who buy pot make it profitable. It's their choice- to buy it or not. Smoke it or not. I don't think anyone ever held a gun to someone's head, forcing them to smoke weed.
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I'm growing edamame for the first time, and my plants turned out tiny. There's only about 3-5 branches per plant, three leaves per branch, and they're about to flower now. I'm wondering, is there a good way to make my plants more prolific next year? I innoculated them as seeds and started them indoors, and it seemed like as soon as I transplanted them their growing would slow to a crawl. |
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I have no idea how to answer your question, but I have one for you, and that is, where did you get your edamame seeds? I can't find them anywhere around here. :( Thanks |
I went to Garden Works and I had to ask one of the employees and it took her a while to find it. Apparently they're really popular! The brand is 'Renee's Garden Seeds'. |
Most mail-order catalogs offer at least one edamame soybean. SSE and Territorial offer several. But the best selection is offered by Asian seed companies, such as Evergreen Y. H. and Kitazawa. Eyes5, where are you located? This has not been a good year for soybeans in the northern tier of states; too cool and wet. They need warm temperatures to do well. They also need plenty of direct sun, so the large number of cloudy days this year has set them (and many other vegetables) behind in development. I grow a lot of soybeans for preservation, so normally my emphasis is on dry seed... I've written off this year except for harvesting edamame. The inoculant may - or may not - be beneficial. In my area, most gardens are on former farm land, so the bacteria is already present, and there is no need. I've experimented with planting soybeans both with- and without inoculant, and found no observable difference. It couldn't hurt, though. The degree of branching is largely determined by the variety, but it can be reduced by crowding. Most of the edamame types will branch well if given sufficient space, but not to the same degree as field soybeans. The most heavily-branched edamame soybean I have grown was "Oosodefuri", which I obtained from the former Peace Seeds. Two years ago, I did a big experiment with sowing soybeans as transplants, vice direct seeding. 28 varieties were involved, not all of them edamame. The transplants were stockier & yielded better, partly due to greater spacing... but they were not much earlier. Soybeans are daylength sensitive, so they tend to flower near the same time, regardless of when they are planted. For every 3 days gained in planting earlier, there was only about a day gained in maturity. My recommendations are to plant soybeans when the soil has warmed thoroughly, not by the calendar. Be sure they have a location with full sun, and good drainage. Most edamame soybeans are 18-24" tall, and will yield best if given plenty of room - at least 4-6" between plants, with up to 12" if you have the space. Rows should be about 24" apart. |
- Posted by ruthieg__tx z8 TX (My Page) on Sun, Jul 6, 08 at 8:19
Is the edamame a particular variety of soybean or just any soybean can be used for edamame... |
Ruthie, any soybean can be eaten green as edamame; but not all are suitable. Most field soybeans are small, yellow, and may not be palatable. They are also mostly GMO (genetically modified), so if that matters to you (as it does to me) then you might not choose to eat them. Most edamame soybeans are green when dry, although there are some yellow, black, and bi-colored cultivars. They are also much larger, and were bred to have tender skins, and better flavor. Some of the better varieties available are "Butterbean" (Johnny's), "Sayamusume" (Territorial), "Shirofumi" (SSE), and "Gion" (Evergreen Y. H.). There is also a good one available through the University of Illinios/Urbana (the home of the USDA's soybean repository). It is "Gardensoy 24"... and it is free for the asking. You can find more info on it in the thread below. |
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Hi! I'm trying to grow edamame indoors (we live in a small apartment and don't really have outdoor gardening space). Unfortunately, the position of our building and the trees around it means that our window only gets direct sunlight after about 1 in the afternoon, and - from what I understand - edamame requires quite a bit more than that. Can I put a certain type of lamp or light bulb over the plant to make up for the lost sunlight hours? Thanks! |
To grow edamame indoors would require a bright, full-spectrum light source, something like HPS. You might want to check out the Gardening Under Lights Forum for recommendations. But before you do... you might want to investigate "OPP" gardening (on Other People's Property). I have lived in many urban locations (including my current one) where I did not have enough space at home to have the garden I wanted. Without exception, I have been able to find land on which to garden, usually more than I needed, often with water paid for! You can find a discussion of this issue in the thread below: |
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Is the black soybean Johnny's sells good as edamame? Also, would the bean be black or green at the edamame stage? I love the idea of black edamame! |
While searching for something else, I came across this thread, and realized that I never answered the last question. Am I late to reply or what??? :-) Soybeans that are black when dry will be either green (if picked early) or red (if the seeds have matured). I grew "Black Pearl", and it had large red beans in the late stage - very attractive. The skin of the beans was thicker than I liked, though, so I had to 'pop' them twice... once to get the seeds out of the pod, once more to squeeze the bean out of its skin. The flavor was pretty good, but that's a lotta popping. Probably the reason I haven't grown it since. |
I am late also, Zeedman! I hope I'm not hijacking a thread the original poster is subscribing to by saying so. My 2011 soy crop was excellent! I didn't grow a black edamame, tho'. Had one that's called Bei that has just done a real good job for me! After a few years of narrowing the selection down to the best performer for a difficult place to grow soybeans, maybe this year, I'll add another variety. But, I hardly feel the need. You know, I look into this forum - maybe - once a month but just can't resist the opportunity to say, thanks a lot for another good season! Steve |
Good to hear from you again, Steve! It's been awhile. Glad to hear that Bei 77-6177 has done well for you. I take it that GL 2216/84 (the one from N. Korea) didn't make the cut? Take your time, I'll wait. ;-) |
I grew the North Korean for 3 years, or was it 4 years. It finished a strong 2nd each season, Chris. Probably influenced by the name more than anything, I grew Sapporo Midori probably 1 more year than was really necessary to realize it wasn't doing very well here . . . This year, I am planning to do a little staggering of the sowing, hoping to extend the fresh edamame season. I can't get too carried away with this, however. The full maturing of the seed doesn't occur until well into September so, saved seed will have to come from the 1st sowing in May. Thanks for helping to make the challenges interesting, productive and experiences to look forward to. (I guess I'm shooting for that 50th season just a few years down the road. Maybe my back can hold up. ;o) Steve |
Beer Friend did well in my garden last year and did well in a friend's garden for the past two or more years. The plant is huge, about waist high, and the seeds are fairly large. Jim |
"Beer Friend" is one of the few commercial varieties I've yet to grow. It must be pretty good, several sources carry it. I won't be able to grow it for at least two years, though, until I renew my aging soybean collection. |
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If there is one skill that undoubtedly translates to success in the professional ranks, it's a work ethic. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist not only has a tremendous work ethic, he has an insatiable desire to win. The trump card for MKG is his fearless attitude on the court. These intangibles add up to a can't-miss prospect and while his ceiling is debatable, there no question that MKG has one of the highest floors of any prospect in this draft.
MKG has the ideal size for a wing player in the NBA. His 7-foot wingspan will make him a superior rebounder at his position and he already has enough muscle on his frame to hold his ground under the basket. His conditioning levels are exceptional. The early morning workouts that he organized for his Kentucky teammates are an indication of his commitment to fitness.
Kidd-Gilchrist does a great job of exposing the weaknesses in his defender. He has the post moves necessary to take advantage of smaller players down low, while his ball-handling and dogged determination allow him to beat players his own size. MKG uses an assortment of moves to find his way to the hoop. He has a mean crossover, a refined hop-step and most importantly, an aggressive nature that, more often than not, leads him to choose driving over shooting. He is an unstoppable force in the open court, with 71 percent of his baskets this season coming on the fast break. He forces his way into seams and does an excellent job of drawing contact. However, what really makes him special is his ability to affect the game whether he has the ball in his hands or not. He sets screens, rebounds and never plays selfishly. This will make him a fit on any team, no matter the role he is asked to play.
On the defensive end, MKG can defend multiple positions. He has the lateral quickness to stay with guards and the strength and determination to fight with post players. This versatility gives him the potential to be a lockdown defender at the next level. It's hard to imagine Kidd-Gilchrist not making All-NBA defensive teams over the course of his career.
The only real weakness in his game at this point is his jump-shot (25 percent from three-point land). There persists a hitch in his shooting motion as he brings the ball up. This unorthodox release hurts his percentages. There are also concerns that he has trouble creating his own shot in the half-court.
As the youngest prospect in this year's draft, MKG still has plenty of time to expand his skill-set. The intangibles that he brings to the table make him a no-risk prospect now, and if he continues to expand his game, he can become an elite talent in the NBA.
Chad Ford of ESPN sums up MKG nicely, writing "Ask anyone who knows anything about basketball what label should adorn Michael Kidd-Gilchrist as he prepares for the 2012 NBA draft and they all, to a man, say the same thing. Winner."


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S.K. William Summers wins the UAB School of Education Conceptual Framework logo competition
Faculty members in the UAB School of Education want to thank all students who submitted logo entries in last year's logo competition. By involving our students in the process of revising and refining our Conceptual Framework, both faculty and students have reflected on why and how we go about the business of preparing educators and health professionals. Spearheaded by Dr. Veronique Zimmerman-Brown, this competition reflected the true spirit of a professional learning community as both faculty and students reflected on our guiding principles, beliefs, and values.An alternative fifth-year student in English Language Arts, S.K. William Summers competed with numerous undergraduate and graduate students to create a new logo for the UAB School of Education Conceptual Framework. Although there were many exceptional entries, S.K. Summers' entry was selected by School of Education faculty because they believed it best encapsulated our Conceptual Framework Mission, Values, and Themes. This new logo appears throughout the School of Education and is embedded in our syllabi, handbooks, and other foundational documents. Our Conceptual Framework provides the structure for all of the School of Education programs and community outreach.
Born into a military family, S.K. Summers has traveled extensively and moved 17 times during his childhood. Of these moves, approximately one-third of them brought his family to the Birmingham area. S.K. Summers describes Birmingham as his ideal city and has made this area his home. He graduated in graphics design/digital media from the University of Alabama in 2010, and he is currently employed as the Bishop's Secretary at the Catholic Diocese of Birmingham. In a recent interview, he stated that his work at the Diocese has afforded him many opportunities to design various conceptual frameworks and to create numerous visual representations reflecting theological concepts for the Catholic Church. In his current job, he is able to combine his love of digital media with his deep faith. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he received the honorary title of Sir Knight this last winter.
S.K. Summers currently is completing his master's degree on a GI Scholarship, and he believes providence has guided him to pursue his teaching degree here at UAB. During a recent interview, S.K. Summers said that his experiences in the School of Education have been extraordinary. What has most impressed here at the UAB is the intellectual curiosity of both students and faculty. He stated, "I have found the atmosphere here to be one of genuine scholarship and goodwill because both faculty and students value diversity in thought and greatly respect different viewpoints and perspectives." S.K. Summers describes Dr. Tonya Perry as inspirational to him, and he has greatly appreciated her guidance and support through his tenure in his program. He will complete his internship in spring 2014. Upon graduation, S.K. Summers hopes to combine his love of theology and English to gain a teaching position in a Catholic school setting.
Faculty members congratulate S.K. Summers for winning this competition and hope to continue to support and provide him with the best education possible here in the UAB School of Education. We also appreciate everyone who submitted an entry; your engagement in this process was inspiring and we greatly value your commitment to help us to refine and revise our Conceptual Framework.
Grant Partnership between UAB and Jefferson County creating better teachers
Innovation grant focuses on preparing better teachers Thirteen UAB students are participating in a first-of-its-kind grant partnership that aims to prepare pre-service and veteran teachers for a significant shift in how English language arts will be taught.For Teachers, By Teachers, a $150,000 grant from the American Federation of Teachers, gives UAB education students the chance to work closely with Jefferson County teachers who are creating an innovative writing curriculum based on the new national College and Career Readiness Standards. "The opportunity to actually teach now has been the biggest blessing," says UAB senior education major Kenslea Ray. "It has prepared and challenged me in ways that I didn't even think were possible."
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SOE Alum Robert Barnes Receives Honor
Richard Barnes, a Special Education graduate of UAB's School of Education and teacher from Creek View Elementary was named to select group of National Board Certified teachers invited to a special recognition at the White House.
Barnes recently earned National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and was one of 100 teachers in the nation to receive a White House invitation to attend the NCBT Forum on Effective Teaching in Washington, D.C. He was the only teacher from Alabama to be invited.
He and other colleagues from across the nation were honored with a special Certification Day. The event celebrated the accomplishments of these dedicated teachers and included discussions about how undertaking the national boards process can lead to both improved instruction and enhanced leadership in the profession.
Dr. Jennifer Kilgo Awarded $1.25 Million Grant
Jennifer Kilgo, Ph.D., professor of curriculum and instruction in the UAB School of Education, has been awarded a $1.25 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The funds will be used to prepare early childhood special educators as well as physical and occupational therapists with training on team-based services to infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children with disabilities and their families. This award is part of the Special Education--Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities Program.
Counseling clinic will train students, help underserved
A new in-service training opportunity will enable graduate students to receive hands-on instruction from licensed, professional instructors and provide counseling services to people in the community who otherwise could not afford them.
The UAB Community Counseling Clinic is a practicum and internship site in the School of Education building and a service of the Counselor Education Program (CEP). "Until now, all of our students have been placed in different community agencies for their practica," says Solange Ribeiro, Ph.D., clinic director and licensed therapist. "With that, some agencies by nature have a niche population they serve. We want our students to have an opportunity for a more rounded experience in which they are exposed to a variety of different clients."
The clinic will serve pediatric, adult and geriatric patients from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday in its location in School of Education Room 157. The cost for an individual session is $5. Call 996-2414 for referrals and appointments.


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Myth No. 4: Jesus Didn't Found the Church
The neo-atheist authors attack the foundations of Christianity as well as its doctrines, in an attempt to undermine both its historical roots and its internal consistency.
Though the neo-atheist authors such as Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins take issue with God himself and religion in general, they devote dozens of pages to criticizing Christianity in particular.
They attack the foundations of Christianity as well as its doctrines, in an attempt to undermine both its historical roots and its internal consistency.
To begin with, the atheists question the historical existence of Jesus Christ himself. Next they cast doubt on the reliability of the New Testament texts as a historical document. The issue that concerns us here, however, is the atheists' claim regarding the founding of the Christian Church.
They claim that even if Jesus did exist, he certainly never intended to found a church. This latter innovation -- they assert -- would be the work of the generations that came after him and twisted his original intention.
Here one must inquire after the historical record. Do we have any reason to believe that the founding of a visible community of believers played a part in Jesus' mission on earth? Did Jesus intend to establish a church or didn't he?
Curiously, though our atheist authors may question whether Jesus ever existed and argue that the Gospels tell us nothing about him, they are more than ready to assert categorically that he never intended to found a church.
How they could know this without the help of the Gospel record is a true miracle of atheist logic. Hitchens, for example, states that Jesus' disciples "had no idea that anyone would ever found a church on their master's announcements" and that Jesus himself evidenced "complete indifference to the founding of any temporal church" (God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything).
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The idea of the Church was a familiar concept to early Christians, who universally understood it to be founded by Jesus Christ. The New Testament is replete with references to the Church.
Writing in the first century, St. Paul refers to the ekklesia (Church) some five dozen times in his letters, and there is no record of anyone standing up and accusing him of innovating something that Jesus never intended.
He speaks variously of the visible Church as Christ's body, as Christ's spotless bride, as the community of Christian believers, as the household of God, as the pillar and bulwark of the truth. He moreover writes of "deacons," "presbyters" and "bishops" -- giving good evidence that a differentiated Christian clergy was in existence as of the first century.
The Apostle John uses the term "church" several times in his third epistle, and another 20-odd times in Revelation, whose authorship is generally attributed to him. The Apostle Peter uses the term "church" in his first letter, and it can be found in the Letter of James as well.
All three of these men formed part of the original band of 12 apostles who, according to Hitchens, "had no idea that anyone would ever found a church on their master's announcements."
Either they quickly gathered in a conspiracy to undermine their Lord's wishes (for which there is zero historical evidence) or Hitchens has got the story terribly wrong.
But let us turn to the witness of Jesus himself.
Hitchens doesn't bother to even acknowledge the text that most clearly contradicts his claim. St. Matthew's Gospel records Jesus saying to Peter, in front of the other disciples, "I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18). Unlike other thinkers and founders, Jesus left nothing in writing; what we do find is a stated intention to establish a church.
What other evidence can be found of Jesus' project? He carefully selected out 12 "apostles" from among his many followers, and gave them special training as well as explaining many things to them in private that he didn't announce to more general gatherings. This number 12 mirrored the 12 tribes of Israel, the "people of God," and expresses an intention to establish a new Israel.
Early Christians attributed significance to this special "college" of apostles surrounding Jesus. When Judas, one of the twelve, betrays Jesus and later commits suicide, the Christian community hastens to appoint someone else to take his place (Acts 1:15-26). The appointment of successors to the apostles underscores the Christians' sense that the apostles represented an institutional structure that was meant to continue through time, rather than a mere group of individuals. The apostles left behind them a structured community, under the guidance of acknowledged pastors, who built and sustained it. This was understood by all to be a fulfillment of the express wishes of Jesus.
In their attempts to discredit Christianity, our atheists seem blithely uninterested in the historical facts at our disposal. A dispassionate look at the historical record reveals something quite different from what the atheists propose.
Jesus not only intended to found a church -- he really did so.
Father Thomas D. Williams, LC. "Myth No.4:
Jesus Didn't Found the Church." National Catholic Register (June 29-July 5, 2008).
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Father Thomas D. Williams, LC, is dean of the theology school at the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University in Rome. He has also worked extensively for Sky News in Britain covering church and ethical issues. For both NBC and Sky News, Father Williams has appeared as analyst on church affairs for CNN, CBS, ABC, and Fox News and now serves as consultant on Vatican affairs for NBC News and MSNBC. He is the author of A Heart like His, Can God Be Trusted?: Finding Faith in Troubled Times, Knowing Right From Wrong: A Christian Guide to Conscience, Greater Than You Think: A Theologian Answers the Atheists About God as well as Spiritual Progress: Becoming the Christian You Want to Be and Who Is My Neighbor? Personalism and the Foundations of Human Rights. Father Williams is on the advisory board of the Catholic Education Resource Centre.
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The face of Minnesota's customer is changing. The 2000 U.S. Census suggests that 19% of Americans have disabilities, 25% of the population is under the age of 18, and 25% are Minorities. Serving these diverse customers happens across communities from main street businesses to the courthouse, convenience stores to healthcare facilities. At Your Service can help!
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