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Olivia Munn & Jeff Daniels: 'The Newsroom' Season 2 Premiere Olivia Munn steps out for the second season premiere of The Newsroom held at the Paramount Theater on Wednesday night (July 10) in Hollywood. The 33-year-old actress was joined on the black carpet by her co-stars Jeff Daniels, Thomas Sadoski, Alison Pill, Dev Patel, and John Gallagher Jr. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Olivia Munn A few days before, Olivia was spotted arriving on a flight at LAX Airport in Los Angeles. FYI: Alison is wearing a Christian Dior dress. Olivia is wearing a custom made Thakoon dress, Thakoon earcuff, and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and a bag. 25+ pictures inside of Olivia Munn, Jeff Daniels, and the rest of the cast at the premiere… Related Male Celebrities:
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Wed, 10 Jul 2013 - 17:30 GMT +1
Freida Pinto: We Need More Female Writers & Directors! Freida Pinto pulls her own luggage after arriving on a flight at JFK Airport on Tuesday (July 9) in New York City. The 28-year-old Indian actress flew in from Los Angeles. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Freida Pinto Last week, Freida's boyfriend Dev Patel was spotted giving a thumbs up while exiting the Sunset Marquis hotel in Hollywood. "The only way to cure that problem is to have more female writers and more female directors. There will be a different perspective when you have women writers and women directors. There is sometimes a misconception that a female director can't really tackle manly issues and definitely Kathryn Bigelow proves them wrong," Frieda recently told CNN about the male-dominated world of film. Related Male Celebrities:
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Fri, 5 Jul 2013 - 0:50 GMT +1
Dev Patel: 'Newsroom' Recap Video - Watch Now! Dev Patel gives onlookers a thumbs up as he leaves the Sunset Marquis hotel on Monday (July 1) in West Hollywood, Calif. The 23-year-old actor was all smiles as he was joined by a few buddies for their night out together. A recap video to prep for the upcoming second season of HBO's The Newsroom was just released by the hit station. It features all the characters' journeys as commented on by Newsroom favorites including writer Aaron Sorkin. Check it out below! Be sure to catch The Newsroom when it premieres its second season on July 14. Related Male Celebrities:
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Sun, 23 Jun 2013 - 15:48 GMT +1
Teaser for Season 2 of "The Newsroom" Released: Watch Here! Whetting fans'' appetites for new episodes, HBO released a teaser for Season 2 of "The Newsroom" on Saturday (June 22). In the hit series created by Aaron Sorkin, a news anchor''s life is stirred up when he''s forced to work with a new team of colleagues. Returning for a whole new crop of shows are Emily Mortimer, Jeff Daniels, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, Olivia Munn, Dev Patel, and Sam Waterston. Check out the video below, in which Jeff''s character deals with the aftermath of referring to the Tea Party as the American Taliban. "The Newsroom" returns on July 14th. Related Male Celebrities:
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 - 5:20 GMT +1
Olivia Munn & Dev Patel: 'The Newsroom' Trailer! Check out Olivia Munn and Dev Patel in this brand new trailer for the upcoming season of The Newsroom! The hit HBO show also stars Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Jane Fonda, Sam Waterston, and more. The trailer also features new player Marcia Gay Harden. "THIS JUST IN: Watch the first trailer for #TheNewsroom Season 2″ HBO tweeted about the trailer, tagging some of the leading actors. The Newsroom season two returns to HBO on July 14 – be sure to check it out! WHAT DO YOU THINK of The Newsroom trailer??? Related Male Celebrities:
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Mon, 3 Jun 2013 - 4:40 GMT +1
'The Newsroom' Season 2 First Trailer - Watch Now! Check out the very first promo for the upcoming second season of The Newsroom! Stars Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Olivia Munn, Thomas Sadoski, Alison Pill, John Gallagher Jr., Dev Patel, and Sam Waterston appear one-by-one in a desert, set to the score of Tom Odell's "Can't Pretend." At the end of the video, the cast stands in front of a television as the tagline "Together, They Stand Alone" appears on the screen. The promo aired during the much-anticipated penultimate episode of Game of Thrones on Sunday (June 2) on HBO. That same night, Emily stepped out for the BAFTA LA Garden Party held at the British Consuls General Residence in Los Angeles. The Newsroom returns for season two on July 14th. Watch the official trailer below! WHAT DO YOU THINK the trailer means for the new season? Related Male Celebrities:
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Wed, 15 May 2013 - 7:20 GMT +1
Dev Patel: Mother's Day Lunch! Dev Patel carries a big box of articles as he as he walks down Abbot Kinney Boulevard on Sunday (May 12) in Venice, Calif. The 23-year-old The Newsroom actor was accompanied by two gal pals as they grabbed lunch before Dev made his way back home on Mother's Day. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Dev Patel Also pictured: Dev exiting a local eatery with two friends on Monday (May 6) in Los Angeles. 10+ pictures inside of Dev Patel out and about in Los Angeles… Related Male Celebrities:
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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 - 15:0 GMT +1
Olivia Munn & Dev Patel: "The Newsroom" Pals Hard at work on their hit HBO series, Olivia Munn and Dev Patel shot scenes for "The Newsroom" in New York City on Wednesday (April 24). Looking casual for the day on set, the on screen duo enjoyed conversation and lunch while filming in Madison Square park. According to the show''s site, "The Newsroom" is a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. The series tracks their quixotic mission to do the news well in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles-not to mention their own personal entanglements. Check out the clip below for a teaser of the second season and be sure to tune into the premiere on July 14th. Related Male Celebrities:
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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 - 17:10 GMT +1
Dev Patel: Little Door Lunch! Dev Patel is all smiles as he leaves The Little Door restaurant after eating lunch on Wednesday (April 10) in Los Angeles. After his meal, the 22-year-old The Newsroom actor waited outside the restaurant's valet stand for his car to be returned. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Dev Patel A writer for The Newsroom, Gideon Yago, is currently working with Starz to develop a series called Airborne, a Vietnam War drama, according to THR. The Newsroom returns for its second season this June on HBO. Related Male Celebrities:
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 - 5:32 GMT +1
Olivia Munn & Dev Patel: PaleyFest with 'Newsroom' Cast! Olivia Munn is hot white while arriving at the 2013 PaleyFest Panel for her show The Newsroom at the Saban Theatre on Sunday (March 3) in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 32-year-old actress was joined by her Newsroom co-stars Dev Patel, Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Alison Pill, Sam Waterston, John Gallagher, Jr., and creator Aaron Sorkin. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Olivia Munn Olivia recently chatted with Vanity Fair about the most difficult thing in the entertainment industry. "Scrutiny over things that shouldn't matter. Good news is you eventually learn to laugh it off or just stay inside," Olivia shared. FYI: Olivia is wearing a J. Mendel dress, Manolo Blahnik shoes, Vince Camuto bag, and Tivon jewels. Emily is wearing a Preen dress, Casadei shoes, Edie Parker bag, Joan Hornig cuff, and Graziela earrings. 25+ pictures inside of Olivia Munn and Dev Patel attending PaleyFest… Related Male Celebrities:
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Georgia Brown of Hampshire, England, has a 152 IQ and is the youngest member of MENSA. She's two years old. Brown's parents noticed how clever she was after she started crawling at five months, walking at nine, and chatting with people by the time she was eighteen months old.
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(Middlesex University) psychologist Joan Freeman, who tested Georgia, said she thought the toddler could have scored even higher but needed a nap after 45 minutes of work...Link
She told the BBC: "She is two years, nine months - not very much older than a toddler really - and she is able to answer questions five and six-year-olds can't.
"The test uses questions like 'If brother is to boy, then sister is to ...?'. If you take a normal two-year-old, they cannot hold a pencil, they don't know the colours and they would not be able to answer those simple questions.
"The thing I found most striking was the copying of a circle. Most two-year-olds cannot do that but she drew a perfect one.
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The fifth-annual Kraft Celebration Tour hits the road this Friday beginning with a special stop in Northern Canada, as Fort Smith, N.W.T becomes the first ever territory to host the Tour. From Friday, Aug. 16 to Sunday, Aug. 25, the Kraft Celebration Tour criss-crosses the country to visit this year's 10 winning communities alongside Canada's #1 sports news program, SPORTSCENTRE on TSN (see below for broadcast schedule).
The 10 winning communities will also each receive $25,000 for the community projects nominated as part of this year's campaign – from splash pads to curling rinks.
The cross-country Kraft Celebration Tour kicks off this Friday in Fort Smith, N.W.T.
"The Kraft Celebration Tour is all about recognizing our country's vibrant communities, encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and bringing community projects to life," said Jack Hewitt, Vice-President of Marketing Services, Kraft Canada. "Visiting 10 communities across Canada in 10 days is an ambitious undertaking that Kraft Canada and our colleagues at TSN are very proud of. We're thrilled to begin this year's Kraft Celebration Tour in Fort Smith and celebrate our first ever stop in Northern Canada. We couldn't have asked for a better host to mark this special milestone."
Anchors Darren Dutchyshen and Jennifer Hedger kick off the Kraft Celebration Tour with a live broadcast of SPORTSCENTRE in Fort Smith on Friday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN.
The following day, SPORTSCENTRE touches down in Morell, P.E.I., as anchors Rod Smith and Kate Beirness kick off the Eastern leg of the Tour when they bring SPORTSCENTRE to the Island on Saturday, Aug.17 at 3 p.m. ET on TSN.
"Jen and I are so excited to bring SPORTSCENTRE to the Northwest Territories – we've never travelled that far north," said Darren Dutchyshen, anchor, SPORTSCENTRE. "This is my fifth year on the Kraft Celebration Tour, and it's something special that I look forward to every summer. I can't wait to explore our beautiful country and take SPORTSCENTRE fans along for the ride."
Dutchyshen and Hedger host SPORTSCENTRE from all winning communities in Western Canada, including Fort Smith, N.W.T., Invermere, B.C, Raymond, Alta., Rocanville, Sask., and Fort Frances, Ont. In Eastern Canada, Smith and Beirness bring TSN's flagship daily sportscast to Morell, P.E.I., Bridgewater, N.S, Fredericton, N.B., St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois, Que., and Wilmot, Ont.
RDS anchors Luc Bellemare, Valérie Sardin, and reporter Geneviève Langlois join the Kraft Celebration Tour festivities in Quebec when they host a live broadcast of SPORTS 30 LE MAGAZINE from Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois, with Marc Labrecque providing special reports from Montreal as he covers the Alouettes.
Broadcast ScheduleThe broadcast dates, locations, and live show times for the 2013 Kraft Celebration Tour editions of SPORTSCENTRE are as follows:• Fort Smith, N.W.T. – Friday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN• Morell, P.E.I. – Saturday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. ET on TSN• Bridgewater, N.S. – Sunday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN• Invermere, B.C. – Monday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN• Fredericton, N.B. – Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN• Raymond, Alta. – Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN• St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois, Que. – Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN• Rocanville, Sask. – Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN• Wilmot, Ont. – Saturday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET on TSN2 (7 p.m. ET on TSN)• Fort Frances, Ont. – Sunday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. ET on TSN
Last month, more than 3 million votes were recorded by Canadians from across the country to determine the 10 winning communities for this year's Kraft Celebration Tour. Fort Frances, Ont. garnered the most votes in this year's campaign with 518,082 votes cast in support of their nomination.
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Universal wall Android-controller for home and office automation
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Why is having an Imam speakSubmitted by GuestyGuest (not verified) on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 7:47am.
Why is having an Imam speak at a PUBLIC university wrong when plenty of Christian pastors and preachers speak without any problem? We have freedom of religion in this country. UNC-CH is not Bob Jones or Liberty. An Imam has the same right to speak at a public school as any other person representing any faith. That's what it means to live in a country that is supposed to value its Constitution and the freedom of all people to believe or not to believe in whatever they want. No one is forcing you or anyone else to attend this meeting; public funds are NOT used. A university is supposed to be a place of exposure to different ideas and beliefs; what's wrong with that? Colleges and universities host guest speakers all the time. Having an Imam speak is no different than having the Pope or Pat Robertson or a Druid or even George Lucas speak... big effin' deal. Grow up people. If your faith is threatened by people of different beliefs speaking on a public non-religious campus, then your faith isn't very strong to begin with. »
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Finding God
By Bethany Hawley
Albert- Very scientific. Always found making calculations and taking measurements. Very precise in all of his actions. Wears "nerdy" type clothing.
Sky- Very earthy and "balanced." Believes in higher order: crystals, yoga, meditation, and earthly spirits. She's wearing hippie clothes, loose and flowing.
Sally Ann- Army Barmy to the max. She believes that true Christianity is found in the strict order of Salvation meetings and traditions. Wearing her Uniform, hat and all.
Thomas- Doesn't even know if God exists. He's doubtful that they will find God, but was dragged along by the others. Has a "doesn't want to be here" attitude, and it is reflected in his clothing.
Brittney- Materialistic and shallow character. She should be dressed according to the current style, carrying a purse and constantly fixing her hair.
John- A true Christian who has gone to seek a quiet place to spend time with God. Should be dressed in regular hiking clothing, carrying a Bible.
This scene takes place on the top of a mountain. Characters enter one at a time, winded from the climb. A large rock is found down stage left.
Albert Enters, compass extended and map open, trying hard to stay on course.
Albert- OK... ok... I think, if my calculations are correct.... Then we should be.... (Looks over map) here! We made it! I KNEW I did the right calculations! YES! But... where is He?
Sky is following in behind him, munching on granola and carrying her yoga mat and a small knapsack.
Sky- Oh, do calm down, Albert. Put that silly map away and lets take a moment to thank the wind for guiding our path.
Sky begins to set out her mat (cs) and pulls multiple crystals out of her bag. Prepares ceremonial blessings. Sally Ann and Thomas enter (usr). Sally Ann is whistling "On We March With the Blood and the Fire." Thomas is obviously not enjoying himself.
Thomas- 18,965 feet. Do you know what that means? That means, (panting) that today, I have climbed 18,965 hot, sweaty, bug infested, poison-ivy ridden feet up this mountain with you lunatics. He had BETTER be here.
Sally Ann- Well, of COURSE he'll be here, Thomas. You know how the song goes. I mean... SURELY this is Beulah Land. God's GOT to be here!
Albert- What are you talking about?
Sally Ann- Oh.. you know how it goes! (Goes into full-out Army singing mode, clapping, and swaying) "I'm living on a mountain underneath a cloudless sky!"
Thomas- PRAISE GOD!
Sally Ann- See? We've gotta be close to God's house here. There's not a cloud in the sky! God has GOT to be here!
Albert- Well... he's not... and neither is Brittney! Where is she?
Thomas- She broke a nail a while back and had to break for a full-beauty treatment.
Now in full meditation, Sky sits cross-legged on the ground, begins her thank-you ceremony. Others roll their eyes.
Sky- THANK YOU Mother Earth for your gracious spirit, for making a safe path unto us, the suckling of your vigorous bounty.
THANK YOU Sister Wind for guiding us to our destination, for the breeze that did cool us off and waft Thomas' smells unto other directions.
THANK YOU Brother---
Albert- WOULD you desist! Something is very wrong.
Brittney enters wearing high heels and a skirt, and has her hair down with a headband, somewhat disheveled. She is OBVIOUSLY not used to such exertion. She's so exhausted, she can't say anything other than whimpers and whines as she sits on the rock and pulls a bottle of Evian out of her purse.
Thomas- (Obviously amused) Have a nice hike?
Brittney- Ugh!! This is the worst day of my life!! Is He even here???
Sky- Nope.
Brittney- Ugh! (she falls back on the rock, absolutely exhausted and frustrated)
Sally Ann- Who's bright idea was this, anyway?
Everyone looks at Albert, who is carefully studying his map/compass. He looks up, abashed.
Albert- I.. I... I don't know what happened. I double checked my calculations a dozen times... but... I guess if God's not here, then I must've made a mistake somewhere... but.. where??
Brittney- Way to go, Albert. I should've known better than to follow a member of the chess team up a mountain.
Thomas- Lay off, would you? All of you wanted to do this. I told you it was a stupid idea from the beginning. Maybe next time you'll listen to ol' Tom.
Sky- Thomas, you have doubted the integrity of this journey from the beginning! I do wish you would find peace with your inner self... inhale Mother Earth... exhale negative energy... in Mother Earth.... Out negative energy....
Thomas- Is this chick serious?
Sally Ann- Alright, everyone! Focus! We're getting way off track. Let's recap, shall we? We all agreed to climb this mountain with the idea that we would find God at the top.
Albert- And now we're all here.
Brittney- Minus a few perfectly manicured nails!
Thomas- ...and no God. Surprise, surprise, surprise. (Annoyed and cranky.) I don't know why I ever let you guys drag me up here. I TOLD you we wouldn't find God. I doubt he even exists. (Others gasp) And now I've wasted a perfectly good Saturday climbing a mountain with you clowns when I could be sleeping in! GREAT!
Albert- (Trying very hard to come up with an explanation) Maybe I miscalculated the relationship between the distances of the stars in comparison to the feet Jesus traveled between Jerusalem and.... (Begins mumbling, trying to figure out the proper equation)...
Sky- Albert... you think too much. You just need to BE. It has nothing to do with formulas and equations. It's because of the stars!! We were silly to come at a time when Jupiter is crossing with Saturn! Of course the odds are against us. We must wait and return when Venus is showing in full, shedding her light upon the cross section of Mars and Mother Earth, showering us with luck and good blessings.
Brittney- Ok, that's like, the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Honestly, I'm not surprised at all that God isn't here. Why would he come to see us anyway? I mean... ugh! Look at your backpack! Where did you get that? K-Mart? Aren't we supposed to look our best for God? We look disgusting. Not one of you is wearing designer clothing. You look like you've all been shopping at the Salvation Army Thrift Store!
Sally Ann- Now wait just one minute! If you ask me, we could use a little MORE Salvation Army on this mountain! I mean... we don't even have a band! Everyone knows the Holy Spirit doesn't move unless there's at LEAST a 5 piece brass band! And we expected to find God here, when we don't even have an offering plate. It's laughable! At least I have my timbrel!
Sally Ann starts playing her timbrel and singing onward Christian Soldiers while the others begin to bicker and argue with each other. Meanwhile, John slips in unnoticed. He goes to the rock and sits down, taking his water out of his backpack and taking a drink. He then stands on the rock and begins to sing out to God in a still, small voice, "I love you Lord." Only then do the others begin to notice.
Thomas- (tapping him on the shoulder) Hey there, buddy. What on earth are you doing?
John- Oh, hey. Sorry... was I disturbing all of your fighting?
Sky- There is just too much negative energy on this mountain...
John- No, I'm sorry. I just didn't expect to find all of you up here. You see, this is kind of my place, you know? I like to come up here every once in a while to spend some time with God.
Albert- So He WILL be here! I was right! I knew it!
Sally Ann- Wait... are you a cornet player? Is the rest of the band coming? I have my timbrel if you need an extra!
Brittney- Don't listen to him. He's lying. Just look at his shoes. God wouldn't come just to see HIM in those ridiculous Payless sneakers!
John- What on earth are you guys talking about?
Thomas- What makes you so special that God will come to "spend time" with you, but won't show up for us?
John- Oh, no! I think you've got it all wrong. You see, I just come here to get away from all the worldly things so that I can focus more on Him.
Sky- I don't think I understand.
John- Back in the city, there are so many things that distract me from my personal walk with God. I get caught up in materialistic belongings, or in my routine at church. I watch the news and hear about scientific break-throughs and new religions and beliefs and before I know it, I find myself doubting and falling from God. But here, I can just separate myself from all of that and focus in on the absolutely incredible God who created all of this. (His arm sweeps across the audience as though it were a beautiful scene. Others take notice of the scene for the first time)
Albert- Whoa.... Has this been here this whole time?
Sally Ann- I didn't even notice...
Brittney- It's beautiful!
Thomas- Yeah... look over there! How cool is that?!
John- The truth is you don't have to climb 19,000 feet to find God. He's already with you everywhere you turn. We just get so distracted with our everyday lives we forget He's with us.
Sally Ann- (Sadly) So I don't need my timbrel?
John- Nope.
Albert- (Skeptical) Or my calculator?
Brittney- (Confused) Or designer clothes?
Sky- Or my crystals?
John- Definitely no.
Thomas- Are you sure?
John- Yep. God said "Surely I am with you always, even unto the very end of the age."
Murmurs of understanding.
Brittney- Well... in that case... (Pause) GET ME OFF THIS MOUNTAIN! I need my Evian! Is there a salon near here? I'm in MAJOR need of a manicure... (exits.)
Sally Ann- That's the perfect devotional thought for band practice next Wednesday! I better go let our band sergeant know, straight away! (Exits)
Albert- I wonder if I can create a working formula for the EXACT location of God at all times? I'm sure it's possible... (Exit)
Sky- Maybe I can work this into my sun salutations... It can be like... meditation for two... (Exit)
John- Oh good grief...
As others exit, Thomas hangs around, shuffling his feet.
Thomas- Hey... (John looks up). Mind if I sit up here for a while, too?
John- Not at all. (Hands Thomas his Bible)
Thomas sits and they both begin to spend time with God.
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First-quarter productivity growth revised upward
June 05, 2003
Productivity in the nonfarm business sector—as measured by output per hour—increased at a revised seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.9 percent in the first quarter of 2003.
A preliminary estimate of 1.6 percent had been reported on May 1, based on information available at that time. The upward revision was due to a larger increase in output than originally reported.
Output in the nonfarm business sector increased 1.8 percent in the first quarter, revised upward from a preliminary estimate of 1.4 percent. Hours of all persons were down 0.1 percent, the same as previously reported.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, First-quarter productivity growth revised upward on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2003/jun/wk1/art04.htm (visited March 06, 2015).
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Of course, there's also something to be said for the occasional well-placed bribe. Says family physician Jill Grimes, M.D., a mom of two middle schoolers: "Whether it's a trip to the yogurt shop or a new sports accessory, you can use that as a carrot." And if one of Dr. Grimes's daughters asks, "Can I go to my friend's house today?" she replies, "Absolutely as soon as your room is clean."
Another tip: Avoid what Bradley calls the "chain gang" chores those jobs that, like moving a humongous pile of gravel from the front yard to the back, never feel done. "For kids this age, anything that can be finished in an hour is best," he says. "They're not built for delayed gratification."
Finally, remember to praise your kid to keep the good vibes going, advises Bradley. If he tidies the kitchen (though perhaps not perfectly), say, "It's such a pleasure to come into a clean kitchen. Thanks!"
Layer in Some Learning
First, the scary news: Kids can fall behind in school if they slack off in the summer. "It's hard to overstate the importance of summer learning," says Karl Alexander, Ph.D., a sociology professor at Johns Hopkins University who recently found that disadvantaged first graders who had fewer enriching summer experiences (going to museums, visiting libraries) were two and a half years behind their more advantaged and involved peers in reading by the end of fifth grade. By ninth grade, the gap widened to five years. Most learning loss happened over the summer, notes Alexander; during the school year, all the kids advanced at a similar rate.
You don't have to hire a pricey tutor to keep kids on track. You can promote reading with these tactics:
- Let kids pick their own books: Last summer, A.J. got hooked on Maximum Ride, an action-packed sci-fi series I never would have chosen for him. (My pick, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, probably would have languished under his bed.) Even if kids gravitate to books that seem to be too easy, encourage them to read what they want, says Diane W. Frankenstein, author of Reading Together: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read they'll move on to more difficult books when they're ready. "Kids only read for story. If they can't engage with what they're reading, they won't stick with it," she says.
- Revisit old favorites: My 15-year-old daughter, Mathilda, has read the Harry Potter series so often she has sections of each book memorized, but that's OK, says Frankenstein: "It's like spending time with an old friend. Each time kids read an old favorite, they see something new."
- Create a summer book club: According to James S. Kim, Ed.D., assistant professor of education at Harvard, research shows that kids who discuss what they read actually comprehend more. And any summer learning whether it's practicing the violin or reviewing math facts is more fun with a buddy, says Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions. "Set a weekly schedule with other parents, and rotate houses," she suggests.
- Use technology to your advantage: Websites and even YouTube can encourage reading through videos of author interviews, for instance. Some great tween/teen sites: guysread.com (cool, boy-friendly picks), teenreads.com (tons of reviews and info on how to start a book club), and readergirlz.com (an online book community for teen girls that has a young-adult author in residence). Just be sure to monitor, as always, where your child clicks to on the Web.
Encourage Good Works
Help kids to explore volunteer opportunities, from spending a couple of hours helping out at the local rec center so they can have pool access later on to working at an animal shelter just because they love to. Look online at volunteermatch.org for local openings, or ask at your local community centers and houses of worship.
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When you were a school kid the month of February was significant for two things: Valentine's Day and Black History Month. Although you always got the same candy hearts and valentines every year, Black History Month, with its yearly theme, always brought something new. (Okay, mentioning George Washington Carver -- Mr. Peanut Butter himself -- was one constant too.) The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History is the organization that, among many other things, comes up with the annual theme for Black History Month. For the first time in the group's 83-year history, it is holding its convention in Miami at the Wyndham Hotel (1601 Biscayne Blvd.) today through Sunday. The public is invited to participate by attending luncheons, panel discussions, a Pan-African bookfest, and taking black history bus tours. Registration ranges from $30 to $90. The fee for some special events ranges from $30 to $60. Call 305-636-2390. (


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Heavy Putter Used by Runner-Up and Top-10 Finisher(RIDGEFIELD, CT) - Boccieri Golf announces that runner-up Felipe Aguilar and top-10 finisher Ignacio Garrido used the company's popular Heavy Putter line at last week's Johnnie Walker Classic on the PGA European Tour.
Playing with Matte Series models incorporating a special, non-reflective surface, both players benefited from increased consistency provided by the unique Heavy Putter system of added weight in the head and grip. Aguilar used the B3-M model and shot four straight rounds of 68 and recorded an impressive "putts per GIR" of 1.76. Garrido chose the B2-M en route to four sub-70 scores and a tie for 10th place.
In 2008, Boccieri Golf products contributed to a victory on the PGA European Tour at the Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia Open - where this week Aguilar will defend his title - and three top-five finishes, while its putters have also been used in competition by major-tournament winners on the PGA, Asian PGA, Canadian and Nationwide Tours.
"Week after week players on major professional tours worldwide are benefitting from the unique technology of the Heavy Putter," says Stephen Boccieri, President and CEO of Boccieri Golf. "These tremendous results are leading more and more top performers to switch to our putters - a trend we know will continue."
The Heavy Putter's global popularity stems from its unprecedented counter-balance theory of a heavier mass head and weighted grip. This causes the body to engage its larger, core muscles for greater stroke stability, consistent swing paths, uniform pace, precise distance and directional control, tightening end-over-end golf ball roll.
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Introduced in early 2005, the Heavy Putter is now carried in all 50 states and in 30 overseas markets. It is found in many of the finest off-course shops and most prestigious golf courses, country clubs and resorts worldwide.
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The Heavy Putter Original, Matte and Deep Face Series models, which spawned a global following, each incorporates the company's pioneering weighting technology, including a 550-gram head (conventional heads are 330 to 350 grams) and a 250-gram weight installed in the grip end, producing a balance point 75 percent higher than conventional putters.
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Catch A Kang Nam Mother
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Title: 강남엄마 따라잡기 /Catch A Kang Nam Mother
Chinese title : 追赶江南妈妈
Also known as: Chasing after Kang Nam's Mothers
Genre: Romance, Family
Episodes: 18
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2007-Jun-25 to 2007-Aug-21
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Hyun Min Joo (Ha Hee Ra) is a single mom who moved to Seoul's Kang Nam district for the sake of her son's education. Seo Sung Won (Yoo Joon Sang) is Min Joo's son's teacher and her tenant, who has looks and brains as well to make him a good catch in the eyes of many women. Han Soo Jin (Kim Sung Eun) comes from a rich family background, and became a teacher with the purest intentions of wanting to provide an education for children. She is a physical education teacher and she becomes involved in a love competition with Min Joo for the affections of Sung Won.
Yoo Joon Sang as Seo Sung Won
Ha Hee Ra as Hyun Min Joo
Maeng Se Chang as Choi Jin Woo (Min Joo's son, 16)
Do family
Jung Sun Kyung as Lee Mi Kyung
Kim Il Woo as Do Sang Sik (husband)
Lee Min Ho as Do Joon Ong (stepson)
Lee family
Im Sung Min as Yoon Soo Mi
Sun Woo Jae Duk as Lee Joon Ho (husband)
Kim Hak Joon as Lee Chang Hoon (son)
Park Eun Bin as Lee Ji Yeon (daughter)
School people
Kim Sung Eun as Han Soo Jin
Lee Seung Min as Jung Myung Shim (teacher, Soo Jin's friend)
Jang Jung Hee as Na Eun Mi (school principal)
Jung Eun Pyo as Lee Tae Goo (teacher)
Jung Won Joong as Park Kyung Sup (teacher)
Other people
Nam Yoon Jung as Jang Young Ja (Jin Woo's grandmother, 60)
Choi Soo Rin as Choi Il Young (Jin Woo's aunt, 45)
Kim Mi Ra as Choi Yi Young (Jin Woo's aunt, 37)
Song Ji Young
Production Credits
Producer: Choi Moon Suk
Director: Hong Chang Wook
Screenwriter: Kim Hyun Hee


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Asher began her Martial Arts career in 2007 at Alliance Martial Arts in Corbin, Ky.
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As they becan to walk down the tunnels none of them knew what they were gonna find. Whether it was the hooded figures or something worse.
"So, River, What happned between Amy and my Ganger?." "Nothing. She's was just upset about what happened to you. She thinks it's his fault." "Why don't you think that?." River didn't answer him. "River?." She stayed silent. She really didn't want to answer that question. The Doctor stopped and turned round so that he was facing her. "What's wrong? Did he say something to you?." "No." She couldn't look him in the eyes. What was she suppose to say?. He placed his hand on the side of her face and rubbed her cheek with his thumb. "Is there anything you want to tell me?." River looked into his eyes and saw that he really cared. "No, I'm fine. Promise." He gave her a quick smile then carried on walking. But he couldn't help thinking that she was hiding something from him. That feeling wasn't unusual because River always has something to hide. As they walked through their tunnel, the 'Doctor' and Amy stayed silent. They didn't know what to say to each other. "Amy, I know I'm probably the last person that you want to talk too. But i just wanted to say that, I'm sorry. I didn't want any of this to happen, especially to you. But i promise you that i will get us out of here. Even if it's the last thing i ever do." Amy stopped and looked at the 'Doctor'. She didn't know that he cared so much about her and just then she realised that she was so wrong about him. The 'Doctor' realised that Amy had stopped walking, he turned round to find her standing a few steps behind him with tears in her eyes. "Amy? You ok?." Amy ran to him, wrapped her arms around him and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said all those things to you." She cried into his shoulder. He wrapped his arms around her waist and held her for a while. "River, can you scan and see where we are?." River stopped,took out her scanner and began to scan the area. But nothing was coming up on the screen. "It's not working." "What?." The Doctor stopped. "It's not working. Somethings intervering with it." The Doctor went over, looked at the scanner then let out a little chuckle. "Why are you laughing?" River looked at him with her annoyed face. "Because if you want something right you have to do it yourself." He took out his sonicscrewdriver and scanned the area but his screwdriver wasn't working either. River let out a little chuckle then went over to the Doctor. "You were saying?." "Oh....... Shut up." They both looked at each other for a minute, smiled then started laughing. "Should have know the screwdriver wouldn't have worked." He put it back in his pocket, feeling stupid. "So, We have no idea where we are or what's down the tunnels." "There's always one way to find out, sweetie." River walked past him and headed off down the tunnel. He hates it when she does that. Just then the Doctor's torch started to flash. "Uh.... River." River looked back to see that the torch was about to go out. The 'Doctor' and Amy came out of the hug, gave each other a quick smile and started to walk down the tunnel. Amy felt more safe with the 'Doctor' now that she knew he wasn't anything like she thought. "So Doctor, where are we?." He stopped. "What's wrong?." He turned round and smiled at her. "You called me Doctor." "Well, When you were telling me about how you will do anything to get us out of here,i realised that you are the Doctor. No matter what any one says." He took her hand in his, pulled her in closer and placed his forehead against her's. "Your so beautiful." Amy looked into his eyes and saw that he really loved her just like her Doctor. They leaned in closer and just when their lips were about to touch, The 'Doctor's' torch started to flash. "Doctor, What's happening?." Amy hugged him tightly. "No idea." Then the light went out. |
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Has anyone ever converted an OWB belt holster to IWB?
Been thinking about how maybe to do it, trick is without ruining the OWB holster.
Anyone done it? If so, how, and pics would be appreciated.
This is a discussion on do it yourself IWB?? within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Has anyone ever converted an OWB belt holster to IWB? Been thinking about how maybe to do it, trick is without ruining the OWB holster. ...
Has anyone ever converted an OWB belt holster to IWB?
Been thinking about how maybe to do it, trick is without ruining the OWB holster.
Anyone done it? If so, how, and pics would be appreciated.
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I haven't tried converting an OWB but I did a make it myself IWB. So far it hides well but I am having a problem with it pressing on my sciatic nerve when I carry in the 4 o'clock. Maybe I did something wrong when I made it? (Yeah I'm cheap and didn't want to spend the money ;-)
I tried to start a thread about this last night but failed miserably.
Im thinking you need to have a leather strap that goes through the belt loops and then you mount the belt clips to that.
Im actually surprised that the holster makers have not already done this.
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FIST makes a number of holsters that convert between IWB and OWB.
I always aim for the right eye...and I never miss - Goldeneye
I rigged a Galco matrix m7x to IWB a few weeks ago. I've been meaning to post about that here - I'll have to take some pics of the final product.
I bought one ,but it was double leather at the top, with a steel strap inside to help hold it open at the top. For me, this was uncomfortably thick, so I removed the doubler and steel, cut the front down 1 1/4", but left the back where it contacts the skin. the tuckable belt strap still works fine, and it is much slimmer, and now it's my favorite IWB rig. It fits my Colt Pocketlite .380, AMT Back-Up .380, And wife's Beretta Tomcat .32 which it was made for.
I was looking for a cheap, readily available holster for my XD45c and the Galco Matrix M7X fit the bill at less than $25 at my LGS.
As an OWB holster it works quite well but of course concealing the slide is easier IWB so I decided to see what I could come up with to convert it. My original plan was along the lines of a supertuck or MTAC with a large backing piece of leather with mounted belt clips. The local leather store wanted $20 for said large piece of leather, vs. $10 for a belt sized piece, so I ended up going with the belt sized piece figuring I could I always go back to plan A if I didn't like how it turned out. The results are more along the lines of a CTAC than an MTAC, but I think it works quite well and is certainly thinner without the larger backing leather.
Parts and tools used included:
-belt clips from Tandy Leather: 2 at $3
-chicago screws from Tandy Leather: $4 for package of 10
-leather strip: $10
I initially used a full length strip of leather with mounted belt clips (first 3 pics) but decided to cut down on thickness by trimming out the middle section and mounting the resulting pieces to the wings of the holster. I think most OWB holsters could be converted to IWB using something like that longer strip of leather with belt clips on either end.
Cant is adjustable with the 3 holes through the leather, and I also drilled an extra hole through each clip for even more choices.
I'm pleased with how it turned out, particularly for the price (under $45) and the versatility of using it either IWB or OWB.
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Tandy Leather Factory - Spring Belt/Holster Clip Black
I had this same thought a couple years ago. This is what I came up with...
first attempt - Hidden Defense: How to turn your OWB into an IWB for $20...The Bucket Holster!
second attempt - Hidden Defense: Another conversion from OWB to IWB - the OTI holster
The second attempt worked pretty well. I used it for several months before trying out and sticking with Crossbreed's Supertuck.
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Thanks for the responses folks, I knew I couldn't be the only one who had ever thought about it. I'll have to look thru my shop for leather and hardware and give it a go.
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Officials say a new type of wire will make the flow of information faster, cheaper and better -- and it will be manufactured right here in Wilmington.
Corning's new type of wiring will easily bend around corners. It will be crafted from copper and fibers that allow for more flexibility. Data will be able to pass through the wire uninterrupted.
The federal communications commission chairman was at the plant today. He says changes in regulations lead to the new technology.
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said, "It's certainly exciting to see the new technology and the potential that it has to deliver new services to people. But what was most exciting was to get to come down here to Wilmington and meet some of the people who have been laid off in 2002, 2003 and companies weren't buying fiber anymore, and now that they've been re-employed here at the plant."
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whoseyourdaddy12 wrote:What do you guys think of Bourn right now?
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Michael Bourn will sit in favor of Darin Erstad for the foreseeable future, manager Cecil Cooper said Friday.The completely ridiculous thing is that Bourn either hits leadoff or he's not good enough to play. It's like it's never occured to Cooper that maybe he should have been hitting seventh or eighth all along. The Astros might as well go back to Bourn for the final two months, as it's very unlikely that they'll put themselves back into contention in the NL Central. Going to Erstad could be an attempt to showcase him, though Erstad probably looks better the less he plays.
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While we didn't get a chance to sit down with anyone from Square Enix, we did get to see a couple of cool games coming to the iPad.
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For my Reserve Officer training.
I am going to be so sore for the next few days I am afraid. Great training though! After going through the use of force, escalation/de-escalation of force, and the lethal areas, we started the 'fun' stuff.
Small class of 7, mixed backgrounds for sure. Some active military(CID agent, and Sr Drill Instructor), some really close to retiring military, and a few civilians.
Surprising as to which ones had trouble with opening and closing.
We learned the strikes, and practiced them with our partners holding the pads, then switching up and taking the abuse. Really nice to have someone on the other side to encourage, and critique from an non-professional view.
The instructor told of his real world experience on a disturbance call that ended only after 4 officers were were involved.
He told us that he struck the guy atleast 8 times on the common peroneal, and the subject didn't even flinch. They did not know at the time that he had just smoked PCP prior to them getting the call. He went on to say that the subject went to the hospital via EMS from the scene, and was released from care to be taken to jail. The subject died in jail 2 days later. Not from the incident fortunately. Luckily one of the dash cams caught the entire incident on tape. It showed that use of force was justified, and ended as soon as the subject was in cuffs.
Broke for lunch, and some how we ended up at Taco Bell. There was quite a few jokes made about how it would look, when it came back up, after we started the Redman training.
After lunch, we practiced our strikes on pads, which truly showed everyone how tired you could be after just a 1 minute fight. We were pretty wooped, then he suits up!
The Redman training was GREAT! Really puts everything into perspective. We had to indentify ourselves, state why he was under arrest,and give orders for him to comply with the arrest. Of course we all told him to turn around and put his hands behind his back. SO he was doing circles with his arms behind him, and telling us "No" he wasn't going peacefully. At that point, we could strike him. That was much more difficult than it appeared at all. The whole time we were strinking, and moving, we had to give commands to comply, LOUDLY. If he coudln't hear it, we had to keep striking. Man that wears you down quickly. Once you struck him hard enough, in the correct locations without being struck yourself, then you could take him to the ground for the arrest.
Distance was a big thing for most of us. We seemed to want to start crowding him, so he would take a light swing at our heads to remind us to keep our distance.
Everyone finished up, and we all talked about what we learned and observed. The instructor told us he was glad we weren't a re-cert class for the department, since that usually beats him down after about 30 people wail on him in an afternoon.
Good training as far as I am concerned, no injuries, and everyone now understands why there are choices for escalation of force.
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October 11, 2012
Soon after the Senate Homeland Security Committee's Subcommittee on Investigations issued a report [1] stating that fusion centers not only violate the constitutional rights of Americans, but are also a colossal waste of tax payer money, the committee issued a statement [2] trashing the report.
"The ACLU warned back in 2007 that fusion centers posed grave threats to Americans' privacy and civil liberties, and that they needed clear guidelines and independent oversight," said Michael German [3], ACLU senior policy counsel. "This report is a good first step, and we call upon Congress to hold public hearings to investigate fusion centers and their ongoing abuses."
"I strongly disagree with the report's core assertion that 'fusion centers have been unable to meaningfully contribute to federal counterterrorism efforts,'" said senator Joe Lieberman [4]. "This statement is not supported by the examples presented in the report and is contrary to the public record, which shows fusion centers have played a significant role in many recent terrorism cases and have helped generate hundreds of tips and leads that have led to current FBI investigations."
As Craig Monteilh [5] and Mother Jones [6] have revealed, the FBI's so-called terror investigations are largely a sham and most that go to court are frame-up jobs led by the agency.
In addition to Lieberman, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King, R-N.Y., who has made a cottage industry out of shrill warnings about the supposed Muslim threat, said the House will soon produce its own report.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Sheriffs Association, Major Cities (Police) Chiefs Association, Major County Sheriffs Association, National Governors Association Homeland Security Advisors Council, National Narcotics Officers Coalitions Association, National Fusion Center Association, and Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies also condemned the report.
The Senate report, however, misses the point – for the government, fusion centers are not a boondoggle wasting tax payer money, they are the tip of the spear in intelligence gathering on enemies of the state. Scores of fusion centers around the country are not tracking al-Qaeda, they are tracking and monitoring Ron Paul supporters [7] and dangerous constitutionalists.
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[1] report: http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/investigations/media/investigative-report-criticizes-counterterrorism-reporting-waste-at-state-and-local-intelligence-fusion-centers
[2] statement: http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/media/fusion-centers-add-value-to-federal-government-counterterrorism-efforts
[3] Michael German: http://houstonfreethinkers.com/all-news/80-national-news/3386-homeland-security-fusion-centers-spy-on-citizens-produce-shoddy-work-report-says
[4] Joe Lieberman: http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/defenders-fusion-centers-hit-back-senate-panels-criticisms/58652/
[5] Craig Monteilh: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/mar/20/fbi-informant
[6] Mother Jones: http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2011/08/fbi-terrorist-informants
[7] Ron Paul supporters: http://www.infowars.com/baldwin-paul-and-barr-send-letter-in-opposition-to-miac-report-to-missouri-officials/
[8] DoD Announces New Information-Sharing Access to Help Fusion Centers Combat Terrorism: http://www.prisonplanet.com/dod-announces-new-information-sharing-access-to-help-fusion-centers-combat-terrorism.html
[9] DHS Fusion Centers Spend Much, Learn Little, Mislead a Lot: http://www.prisonplanet.com/dhs-fusion-centers-spend-much-learn-little-mislead-a-lot.html
[10] Senate panel criticizes anti-terror data-sharing centers: http://www.prisonplanet.com/senate-panel-criticizes-anti-terror-data-sharing-centers.html
[11] Suspicious Activity Reports From U.S. Malls Being Processed By Police State Fusion Centers: http://www.prisonplanet.com/suspicious-activity-reports-from-u-s-malls-being-processed-by-police-state-fusion-centers.html
[12] Arkansas Fusion Center Admits It Spies On "Antigovernment" Groups: http://www.prisonplanet.com/arkansas-fusion-center-admits-it-spies-on-%e2%80%9cantigovernment%e2%80%9d-groups.html
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As the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act approaches, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced that people with Medicare in North Dakota saved $15,398,792 on prescription drugs because of the health care law.
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The Affordable Care Act makes Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) more affordable by gradually closing the gap in coverage where beneficiaries must pay the full cost of their prescriptions out of pocket. This gap is known as the donut hole. Nationally, since the law was enacted, more than 6.3 million people with Medicare saved over $6.1 billion on prescription drugs.
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March is not only National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, it's also National Kidney Month. In 2012, I attended Kidney Action Day on the Hill, met spokesperson Laila Ali, got my kidney screened, and learned plenty about the cause and prevention measures. http://www.pamelaspunch.com/american-kidney-fund-celebrity-health-champion-laila-ali-looks-for-a-ko-against-kidney-disease/
This year, the American Kidney Fund hosted its fifth annual Kidney Action Day on the Hill on March 5th. The event was held in the Rayburn House Office Building, and featured remarks by Representative Tom Marino (R-PA), Representative Jim McDermott (D-WA), Representative Marcia Fudge (D-OH), American Kidney Fund president and chief executive officer, LaVarne A. Burton, and patient-advocates from around the country. During the event, the American Kidney Fund provided free kidney health screenings, kidney health education and fun fitness activities.
Additionally, 10 patient-advocates from the American Kidney Fund's Advocacy Network, which includes more than 3,200 kidney patients and caregivers, met with their Congressional representatives to share personal stories of living with kidney disease or caring for a loved one who suffers from this chronic condition. Each advocate met with their legislators and discussed key issues that included: maintaining access to quality care for people living with kidney failure, the importance of providing lifetime immunosuppressive drug coverage for kidney transplant patients and the importance of adequate funding for the Medicare ESRD program. Advocates also urged lawmakers to increase federal support for institutions and organizations engaged in kidney disease research, education and prevention efforts.
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Swimming in Symbols
Reviewed by Ben Spackman
Anyone who has attempted to read the Isaiah chapters of the Book of Mormon, or the book of Revelation, can attest to the challenge of understanding the scriptures. Peter himself thought that Paul had written some things difficult to understand (2 Peter 3:16). But Peter had the advantage of being Paul's contemporary, while we find that our distance from the text multiplies that challenge. The scriptures inhabit a foreign land and speak a foreign language.1 Even the Doctrine and Covenants, the "nearest" book of scripture for English-speaking Saints, can prove problematic.2
Serious students of the scriptures may appreciate a guide to accompany them on their voyage into the obscure jungles of the scriptures. Alonzo Gaskill, a PhD in biblical studies and formerly the LDS institute director at Stanford University, presents some of his research in The Lost Language of Symbolism.3 Written for the Latter-day Saint nonscholar, the purpose of his book is twofold: to "(1) open the eyes of those who feel frustrated when reading scripture or attending the temple because of their lack of understanding and insight, and (2) help satisfy the cravings of those who are curious about the meanings of things symbolic" (p. xvi). Though I do not fit his target audience and have some criticisms, I find that Gaskill largely succeeds in opening the door to understanding common scriptural symbols.
Gaskill provides two excellent introductory chapters entitled "Why Symbols?" and "The Art of Interpreting Symbols." He then offers a typology of symbolism, each chapter dealing with a specific kind of symbolism, including body parts, clothing, colors, numbers, directions, people, names, animals, and types and symbols of Christ. These chapters resemble a dictionary that moves into interpretation and application. Endnotes are plentiful and often cite multiple sources—Catholic, Protestant, patristic, and Jewish, as well as Latter-day Saint scholars and General Authorities. Gaskill also provides a scripture index, a subject index, and a bibliography arranged into categories of ancient sources, articles, and books. These provide the reader with ample follow-up reading.
The introductory chapters constitute the most useful part of the book because the principles discussed can be universally applied to scripture study. Gaskill introduces the reader to his definitions (an important step), some technical terminology of symbolism, and rules of responsible interpretation. He also points out some common scriptural pitfalls, such as proof-texting4 and eisegesis.5
I wish to focus here on Gaskill's "rules of responsible [scriptural] interpretation" (pp. 18-22) and "pitfalls to avoid" (pp. 22-25) for three reasons. First, parsimony. Second, they reveal Gaskill's methods and the means by which he has arrived at his interpretations in the rest of the book. In essence, he is "showing his work." Third, at least in theory I agree with Gaskill's hermeneutic. However, when it came to particular applications of those interpretive principles, I wondered how we could think so differently. I perceived tension between some of his principles and pitfalls and realized that most of my interpretive criticisms resulted from the difference between how we (he and I) resolve that tension. Gaskill might consider me too restrictive (e.g., giving too much emphasis to authorial intent), while I consider Gaskill a little too broad (e.g., reading into the text things that may not belong there).
Gaskill's Rules of Responsible Interpretation and Pitfalls to Avoid
"Rightly determine which elements of the verse under consideration are meant to be interpreted as symbols" (p. 19).6 How does one determine whether something is literal or figurative and therefore what its significance might be? Gaskill suggests that when a passage makes no literal or actual sense, we should consider symbolic meaning. However, what makes no sense to later readers coming from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds may have made good sense to the original audience. For example, Jeremiah 1:11-12 reads, "Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod [or branch] of an almond tree. Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it." An Israelite would probably have understood, because Hebrew saqed, the "almond tree" and soqed, "watching over" are nearly homophonous.
If the author deliberately employs such a device, something easily understood by a contemporary, then it is not symbolic per se, but culturally encoded. Gaskill addresses this: "Study the meaning and origin of the idioms employed" (p. 20). Such things are decoded by knowledge of the language and culture of the time period.
"Look beyond the symbol" (p. 19). That is, be aware of both its denotations and connotations, the "actual literal meaning" vs. "what our minds associate with the symbol, the images, ideas, and values the symbol stirs in us."
"Consider what the scriptures or modern prophets teach regarding the symbol" (p. 19). Sometimes the scriptures themselves offer an interpretation, as with the angel in Nephi's dream (1 Nephi 11-14).7
"Let the nature of the symbol help clarify its meaning" (p. 20). Gaskill offers the moon as an example. "The moon merely reflects the light of the sun. Thus when John speaks of a celestial woman (the Church) with the moon under her feet (see Revelation 12:1), it should be clear that the moon symbolizes a weak or greatly diminished portion of light. Much like the moon, nonrevealed religions reflect watered-down versions of the fulness, in this case the fulness of gospel truths" (p. 20).
"Watch for a consistency in use of particular symbols" (p. 20). Gaskill suggests that we can learn about what a symbol means by looking at each occurrence, but he rightly cautions that the same symbol can have different meanings depending on the context. He reiterates similar caveats several times throughout—that the same object can be figurative or literal, but if figurative, it may not consistently represent the same thing.8 A serpent would be one example. The serpent in Genesis 3 traditionally represents Lucifer, while according to Helaman 8:14-15, the serpent of Numbers 21 represents Jesus.9
"Balance the interpretation of symbols with an overall knowledge of gospel teachings" (p. 21). "Keep in mind that symbols do not reveal new doctrines" (p. 25). "Avoid reading into a scriptural symbol or passage something that the Lord or his prophet did not intend" (p. 22). "Be cautious not to limit a symbol" (p. 24). I treat these four together because they are related. Symbols can have multiple meanings, and one meaning does not preclude another. However, reading between the lines, Gaskill also seems to suggest that a symbol can lend itself to whatever meaning we can appropriately read into it, unless that reading is contrary to prophetic interpretation or gospel sense. On the other hand, the range of interpretation within the boundaries of orthodoxy is quite broad. We are free to offer alternative interpretations as long as we are not dogmatic about them.10
"Use the footnotes, chapter headings, dictionary, and other study aids provided in the standard works of the Church" (p. 21). These useful aids have been added to the scriptural text with no claim of inspiration and can at times mislead the reader.11 On the other hand, I have found that many still "do not make use of the means the Lord has provided for us" in studying the scriptures (Alma 60:21).
"Be attentive to linguistic issues" (p. 21). In other words, the King James (or Authorized) Version is not always a reliable guide to what the underlying Greek, Hebrew, or Aramaic means. The 1981 Latter-day Saint version of the KJV tried to minimize this effect by including in the footnotes alternate translations of archaic or difficult words. Another way to get at the underlying meaning is to consult other translations.12 Or, as with Joseph Smith, one can remove the middleman by studying ancient languages. Joseph recorded, "my soul delights in reading the word of the Lord in the original, and I am determined to persue the study of languages untill I shall become master of them."13
"Don't get too caught up in determining authorial awareness" (pp. 21-22). That is, sometimes a prophet wrote under the inspiration of the Spirit without being aware of the full import of his words. Certainly, an author's intent is not the final authority of what a text "means." I think it is important to recognize, as Gaskill does elsewhere, that a difference exists between what an author intended (generally revealed by context, language, and the historical-critical method), personal meaning (or reader response), and personal application. Indeed, Gaskill draws on 1 Nephi 19:23 and argues that personal application "is vital because the absence of application entirely misses the point of why divinely inspired texts have been preserved. The role of scripture to instruct and inspire presupposes our need to, as Nephi said, 'liken all scriptures unto us that it might be for our profit and learning'" (p. 18).
Gaskill seems at times to blur the line between a symbol's meaning and its potential applications, between the interpretive and the hortatory or homiletic. In reading, I sometimes felt I gained insight into a passage and other times felt that Gaskill was violating the rules that he himself had set forth, seeing things that weren't in the text, or playing fast and loose with a symbol's potential meaning in order to make a point.
In his defense, I should note that Gaskill frequently offers more than one reading for a given text. Sometimes he anticipates my objections. For example, he presents several symbolic readings of Jesus's swaddling clothes in Luke 2. But if all newborns were wrapped in swaddling clothes, why is it symbolic with Jesus? Gaskill responds that I would not be "alone in the assumption that 'swaddling clothes' were the common covering of most newborns of the era. However, the acclaimed biblical scholar Joseph Fitzmyer questions this. He queries, if swaddling clothes were so common, why is this a sign to the shepherds who would seek out the child?" (p. 347 n. 87). This is a good point. However, the swaddling clothes alone do not constitute the sign. The shepherds would find the child both wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger. The likelihood of both of those items happening randomly is small. A toddler could conceivably climb into a feeding trough, but a child wrapped tightly (as a newborn would be) could only be placed there deliberately. What mother would place her newborn into the equivalent of a barnyard feeding trough? This is one place where Gaskill (and, admittedly, Fitzmyer) see meaning that I do not.
"Avoid extremes" (p. 23). Of course, while some may enthusiastically read meaning into everything, others may refuse to ascribe meaning to anything unless they can find backing from the prophets.
Most of my concerns with this book arise because Gaskill sees things one way and I another. However, these concerns do not lessen the book's value. Gaskill applies the methodologies he advocates and takes a mature and nuanced approach to the scriptures throughout. He consults other translations, original languages, and text-critical tools. He cites sources and avoids proof-texting. He offers analysis of and alternatives to the JST.14 For the most part, he refrains from attributing "modern meanings to ancient symbols" (p. 23). The depth and breadth of research, as well as the general skill in presenting a difficult and nuanced subject, are frequently impressive. The Lost Language of Symbolism stands head and shoulders above many Latter-day Saint books on the scriptures and should be read as an example of how to study and interpret them.