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Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)Why Einstein cheated on his work
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September 13th, 2012 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) A century ago, Einstein cheated on his work. His model of the universe wasn't working because the math didn't seem to add up. Everybody at that time believed the universe to be a fixed, steady thing with stars and galaxies hovering in place, but Einstein's math said it should be expanding. Einstein faced a problem, how to fit a round peg into the square hole of his theory. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - So Einstein cheated, in a way. He created the cosmological constant, a sort of fudge factor to make his new calculations work. This allowed his new calculations to show that the universe was a steady place after all, thus matching the prevalent scientific expectations of the time. Unfortunately, this was a mistake. As with all cheaters, conscience is a nag and Einstein remained troubled by what he would later call his "greatest blunder." The good scientist corrected himself as soon as contradictory evidence came available. Luckily, he didn't have to work very hard. Georges Lemaitre, a Catholic priest and professor, studied Einstein's work, then predicted the universe could be expanding and suggested with great accuracy just how fast that might be happening. Subsequent observations by the preeminent astronomer, Edwin Hubble, proved Lemaitre correct. Hubble's method was to observe the light coming from distant objects. Light, like any other energy travelling through the universe, moves in waves. As an object moves closer, the light becomes more intense, or specifically, blue. As it moves away, the light becomes less intense, and red. You may experience a similar effect, known popularly as Doppler shift, when you listen to the sound of an oncoming vehicle. As it gets closer, the sound gets much louder, but the instant it passes you, the sound rapidly fades. When Hubble observed a "red shift" in the light of distant objects, it became obvious that the universe was expanding. That meant Einstein's original calculations that predicted an expanding universe were right. In the decades that followed, scientists have asked why the universe is expanding, but until recently they haven't had the technology to properly study the question. Fortunately, new technology and methods have made advanced observations possible and scientists now know, with over 99 percent certainty, that the universe is expanding because of a mysterious force known as "dark energy." Scientists call it dark energy because they cannot (yet) directly observe it. So far, only its effects have been measured. Nobody can say precisely what it is, but it is very evident what it does. And what it does will also surprise you. Scientists now know that the universe is not only expanding, but that the rate of expansion is accelerating. Scientists now also know that empty space isn't empty space. New observations demonstrate that particles in space literally pop into existence from nothing (that we can yet observe) and also disappear. There's no agreed explanation yet for this phenomenon, but some think this phenomenon could be strongly related to dark energy. Ultimately, scientists now know with great certainty that dark energy is real and that Einstein was correct the first time around; despite the pressure to be right, he didn't have to cheat. Although scientists will continue to test his theories, few actually expect to see contradictory answers. The good news is that these new understandings bring us closer to understanding how the universe works, and thus helps us to appreciate the marvel of all creation. Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) |


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Kelli Payne,
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Ms. Kelli Payne has served as Administrative Analyst/Specialist for IR at CSU Stanislaus since 2007. In addition to her primary duties that include a full range of administrative in support of IR functions such as budgeting, accounting, and purchasing, her other duties include coordinating and organizing efforts and activities involved in the research, review, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of a variety of data and information used in assessing institutional effectiveness; assisting with strategic planning, accreditation, grant support, decision-making, program reviews, the assessment of student learning outcomes, and determining implications of university practices, policies, measures and procedures as well as campus-wide client relations for IR.
Other responsibilities include the use of a variety of software (e.g., IBM SPSS Statistics, IBM SPSS Text Analytics for Surveys) to analyze statistical, demographic, and other educational data in order to draw conclusions, develop proposals, and test research hypotheses. Ms. Payne also supports and creates presentations, institutional reports and other documents used for all aspects of strategic planning and program review that are associated with statistical reports for a variety of nontechnical and technical audiences; prepares complex reports for broad dissemination using a variety of desk-top publishing applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Publisher, MS Excel); synthesizes data into various report formats, including summaries of statistical studies, narrative reports including tables, graphs, and charts. Ms. Payne is also responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the IR website that supports a variety of key institutional research and planning activities and serves the needs of diverse audiences.
As the other half of the IR Survey Research and Assessment Team, Ms. Payne is also jointly responsible for management and on-campus support of the university-wide contract for Qualtrics Survey Research Suite including training and consultation with various members of the university community in the selection, design, and validation of survey tools and other qualitative research instruments and methodologies.
Ms. Payne's research and development passion began as an undergraduate student working as an Interviewer and Data Collection staff for the Public Research Institute at San Francisco State University where she was responsible for assisting in social science policy research and data collection to service SF State University as well as the Bay Area and California governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, community groups, and businesses. She continued with her enthusiasm for research by working as a Staff Research Associate in Neuropsychology in the Department of Psychology at SF State where she aided in several clinical trials and administered various human psychophysiological measures of workers and residents who may have incurred occupations toxic exposures; as a Market Researcher and Data Analyst for Better World Advertising, a social marketing firm in San Francisco, CA where she assisted with needs assessment, formative research, and impact monitoring and evaluation; and as a Staff Research Associate for the University of California, San Francisco where she was responsible for gathering, monitoring, and analyzing critical data for clinical research studies in areas such as psychopharmacology, as well as human physiology and behavior. Prior to working at CSU Stanislaus, Ms. Payne also served as an Administrative Assistant of Communications and Missions Advancement for a local non-profit organization where she was key leadership of mission advancement, fund-raising events, and plans for growth.
Ms. Payne earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology at San Francisco State University. She then went on to complete master's coursework in Human Cognitive Psychophysiology and worked as a graduate researcher in the SF State Cognitive Psychophysiology Lab.


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« on: March 06, 2014, 01:38:46 PM »Well, if Canon or Nikon actually came out with a FF mirrorless it would sell. But they haven't, so it doesn't. Meanwhile, Sony has stepped up big time to fill that need, and it's paying off. Canon & Nikon seem too scared to make a move. The demand is there. Just look at Sony's A7. It's selling very well. The demand is high.
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A way to ease the heartache
Reaching out to assist others who are hurting helps provide healing for Tennessee volunteer
By Major Frank Duracher
Southern Spirit staff
Tragedy is no stranger to Mattie Mullins, a well-known and respected volunteer in Johnson City, Tenn. However she met a series of heartaches head-on by immersing herself in helping others.
Before trouble started, Mullins and her husband, Kelver, had been faithful Salvation Army volunteers for each Christmas effort over the past 20 years. She eventually became a member of the Army's advisory board in Johnson City and was the obvious choice for Christmas Committee chairman.
Within the last few years, the Army formed a Women's Auxiliary and Mullins was elected the group's first president. Under her leadership, the auxiliary membership has topped 30, performing various projects throughout the year benefiting Salvation Army programs. But her dream of a gigantic annual Christmas bazaar not only captured the community's attention, it proved to be spectacularly effective and has raised no less than $25,000 in each of the three years it has been operating.
However, a series of heartbreaking events began. Mattie and Kelver suddenly had to cope with the tragic loss of her daughter, Judy, who was brutally murdered by the daughter's husband. Judy's husband was convicted and sentenced to life without parole in prison, leaving the family to struggle with, in effect, also losing a son-in-law and caring for the two children left behind.
Supported by the community, their church and friends across northeast Tennessee, Mattie and Kelver found deliverance from their sorrow and anger by turning to their faith in Christ and by reaching out to others in need.
Mattie even wrote a book on her bittersweet experience, Judy: The Murder of Our Daughter; The Healing of Our Family. Because of her testimony, she is a sought-after speaker at churches and civic groups all over the Southeast.
If that weren't enough, husband Kelver was diagnosed with liver cancer. After a successful surgery and treatments, the cancer is in remission - but the uncertainty was yet another ordeal for Mattie to endure. She continued to focus her energy in a positive ways, particularly in her work as women's auxiliary president.
"I thank God for the opportunity to volunteer. It's The Salvation Army bazaars, especially the one at Christmas, that means so very much to me," she said.
The Christmas Bazaar is quite structured. Mullins tapped a rich volunteer resource in a local women's service club, the Monday Club of Johnson City (the oldest federation women's club in Tennessee). The 250 members of that club gladly followed Mullins to work in the process of conducting what has become a community event, an endeavor requiring several months of preparation.
"We formed 28 departments, with six members each and a captain heading up sections like men's clothes, women's clothes, toys, appliances and so on," Mullins said.
Money raised is left to the discretion of the Salvation Army staff and advisory board. An amount may be earmarked for improvements around the corps, but most of the proceeds are used for the Army's varied spiritual and social programs.
Mullins and her volunteers collect items from the community and garner donations for local businesses for the bazaars.
This year the Christmas Bazaar was bigger than ever. Mullins estimates that about 550 people were waiting in line for the store to open on the first morning of the two-day event.
"So many good things have come out of hardship," Mullins observed. "I know that is hard to understand on the surface, but God is so good and He sends healing and help as we reach out to others!"
The 2006 Salvation Army kicked off its annual Red Kettle Christmas campaign for the 10th straight year at halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on national TV. Country muic recording artist Carris Underwood was the featured performer in the show. Underwood was recently named Female Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association. (Above) Commissioners Israel and Evas Gaither, national leaders, are joined by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Charlotte Anderson Jones.
Words and songs to greet the Savior
The opening chapters of the Gospel of Luke hold the divinely inspired record of words and songs that preceded and greeted the glorious birth of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Today these words and songs still lift our hearts as we celebrate Christmas again. It is a time for speaking the good news of Jesus, and a time for singing in praise of His birth. Let Salvationists declare that the Savior is born! Let the Army rejoice with songs of praise and gladness!
The angel Gabriel spoke to Mary with a message from God: 'You ... are highly favored! The Lord is with you.' Then words of reassurance: 'Do not be afraid.' Still God speaks today to affirm and encourage us. Mary was called to a sacred task, a highly privileged task, as the mother of the Savior. Although questioning, she gave her assent: 'May it be to me as you have said.' Her words of obedient surrender are an example to us all.
Next Elizabeth offered words of blessing to Mary and the child she carried: 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!' Mary's instinctive response was to burst into song: 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.' What a marvelous picture we have of these two godly women encouraging each other and lifting their hearts and voices to Almighty God.
Elizabeth's child, John, was born first, destined to be the forerunner of the Christ. John's father, Zechariah, had been unable to speak (Luke 1:22), but suddenly he was released from silence to voice words of praise and gratitude to God: 'Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people.' Zechariah recognized that John would be 'a prophet of the Most High' who would 'go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him'. Here is a father releasing his child into an unknown future for the sake of the plan of God.
Angelic words accompanied the good news of the birth of Jesus. The angel told the shepherds by night: 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today ... a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.' This same message is the one we are called to declare today. It is simple, yet profound. It happened long ago, but is for all eternity. We join our voices with the song of the angels to proclaim: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.'
I urge the Salvationists of the world to speak on, to sing on. Let our telling of the Christmas message be clear, using words that echo the words of old, bringing blessings as of old. Let our songs be as glad and spontaneous as the songs of old that accompanied the news of His coming, songs that give glory to God.
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voices, lift up the Savior of the world! (All Scripture quotations are from the New International Version)


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Property Description
Reggello: Just half an hour from the wonderful city of Florence, cleverly restored estate composed of several buildings, various annexes and one swimming pool. Situated in a flat, quiet spot, the property enjoys enchanting views stretching through the surrounding verdant countryside.
Buildings: The estate is composed of a series of restored, elegantly furnished buildings: one principal land house over two floors and additional four stone outbuildings.
The main land house measures about 200 sq.mt. and it is composed of one kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room, one large terrace on the ground floor and three bedrooms on the first floor. It has also a restored old cellar where were created two bedrooms for a total surface of 70 sq.mt.
The adjacent building has been divided in two small apartments, respectively of 100 and 75 sq.mt. The first one is set on the ground floor and contains three bedrooms with en suite, one big kitchen, dining room and a panoramic terrace, while the apartment on the first floor has one little, nice apartment with kitchenette and bathroom.
At 50mt. from the main land house there is a 320 sq.mt. restaurant overlooking the pool. It includes one 320 sq.mt cellar set on the basement floor.
At 100mt. it stands a 4 apartments house for a total surface of about 230 sq.mt.. Each apartment provides car park and access to the panoramic terrace.
On place boiler building of 25 sq.mt. and two agricultural tools warehouses plus four horses wooden boxes.
Land: The property is surrounded by 7 ha of land. Swimming pool with relax area, shower and small building with bathroom and dressing room.
- Reference Code: C763
- Type: Country Houses
- Province: Firenze
- City: Reggello
- Surface: 1300.00 mq. (ft. 13993.2)
- Swimming Pool: Yes
- Building Condition: Finished
- Position: Countryside
- Land: Park and Olive Grove
- Price: 2.400.000,00


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Release Date: 31 January 2012
Malcolm X releases on Blu-ray with the following bonus materials:
- Commentary with Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander Brown, and costume designer Ruth Carter
- By Any Means Necessary: The Making of Malcolm X documentary
- Deleted scenes with introduction by Spike Lee
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- Bonus DVD - 1972's Academy Award-nominated documentary Malcolm X
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Releases Date: 8 February 2005
The Special Edition DVD of the movie Malcolm X offers an in-depth look at the man and the makers of this celluloid biography. Bonus features include, the 1972 Oscar nominated documentary Malcolm X (90 mins), the documentary By Any Means: The Making of Malcolm X, Commentary by Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander Brown and costume designer Ruth Carter, as well as ten deleted scenes. The English and French audio tracks are available in Dolby Digital 5.1, with English, French and Spanish subtitles.
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Planning Policy
Planning Policy deals with the preparation of the Local Development Framework (LDF). The LDF is a series of documents which set out the planning policies for Winchester District to guide development. The LDF includes the saved adopted policies in the Local Plan 2006 and its' supplementary planning documents; The adopted policies of the Local Plan Part 1 - Joint Core Strategy March 2013 and its' supporting documents, and will also include the Local Plan Part 2 – Development Management and Allocations Document.
- Local Development Scheme 2014 (Local Development Framework Timetable) Sets out our programme for the production of documents that will form part of the Winchester District Development Framework.
- Local Plan Part 1 - Joint Core Strategy Adopted March 2013 & Local Plan Review 2006 On this page you can view the adopted policies of Local Plan Part 1 (Adopted March 2013) together with the saved policies in the Winchester District Local Plan Review 2006, which now form the development plan for the Winchester District
- Local Plan Part 2 - Development Management & Allocations On this page you will find more information on Local Plan Part 2 - Development Management and Site Allocations which incorporates both detailed development management policies and also allocates (non-strategic) sites.
- Local Plan Review Adopted 2006 and Previous Local Plans The saved policies in the 2006 Local Plan Review together with the adopted policies from the Local Plan Part 1 - Joint Core Strategy form the development plan for the Winchester District.
- Evidence Base The Evidence Base is information collected on key aspects of the social, economic and environmental characteristics of the district.
- Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) The Winchester City Council CIL Charging Schedule was adopted on 8 Jan 2014 and will be brought into effect on the 7 April 2014. Find more information on these pages.
- Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) Supplementary planning documents provide guidance on local planning matters.
- Village & Neighbourhood Design Statements All the design statements we have available electronically are available in this section.
- Neighbourhood Plans on this page you can find general information on Neighbourhood Plans and the Denmead Neighbourhood Plan
- Planning Guidance & HCC Planning Guidance A selection of planning guidance documents.
- Sustainability Appraisals Helping to ensure that the spatial planning process and its policies and proposals make a positive contribution to sustainable development.
- Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) Annual Monitoring Reports (AMR) dating back to 2004/5.
- Statement of Community Involvement The statement sets out our policy for engaging the community on the different types of documents in the Local Development Framework and also major planning applications.
- South Downs National Park Website The SDNPA planning website where you can view planning applications and view guidance.
- Planning Planning section gives details on how to make an application, lists of current and archived applications.