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The above sextant has a PLATINA scale ie platinum. not a SILVER SCALE INSERT the vernier
is also platinum .It could be the sextant used by E.J.White in hte gold fields during his observations of Donati's Comet.1858 Brian
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Sextant - Troughton, London, circa 1820 Reg. No: ST 22157
- Summary:
- Pillar frame sextant, with platinum scale, no 940, Troughton, London, circa 1820. In wooden case. Used at Melbourne Observatory.
A sextant measures the elevation of objects above the horizon.
- Description:
- Brass sextant in fitted wooden box, two interchangeable eyepieces, two sets of coloured filters. Graduated to 145 degrees. Silver scale inset. Arm has silver vernier & microscope.
- Statement Of Significance:
- This type of sextant was used by ship's navigators to measure angles between two points. Typically the altitude of the sun above the horizon was measured at noon, to determine the ship's latitude. Other observations of the moon and stars could be used to calculate longitude, using the lunar distance method. The sextant was developed in the 1770s and continued to be used into the 20th century.
This sextant was made in the workshop of Edward Troughton (1765-1835), one of England's leading scientific and astronomical instrument makers, in about 1820.
It is possibly one of the original sextants used when Williamstown Observatory was established near Melbourne in 1853. The observatory was created to provide an accurate time signal to ship captains and navigators. Providing precise local time enabled mariners to correct their ship chronometers after the long voyage from Europe; accurate chronometers and good quality sextants were essential for accurate and safe navigation across such long distances.
Astronomer Robert Ellery was appointed Superintendent of the Observatory and later recalled that initially he had only two chronometers, two 'indifferent' sextants, and an artificial horizon. If the Troughton sextant was one of the original instruments, it is likely that its 'indifferent' quality would have been due to slight damage to an otherwise quality instrument, which would have rendered the readings with it unreliable and slightly inaccurate.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
|9 cm (Height), 28 cm (Width), 26 cm (Length)
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|Williamstown Observatory, 1853-1863, Troughton & Simms, Instrument Makers, Melbourne Observatory Collection, Engineering Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Transport Collection, Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory, Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria, Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria, Astrographic Catalogue, Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882, Buildings at Melbourne Observatory, Star Observations & Personal Equation, Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908, Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944, Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872, Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872
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|angular measurement
|Scale inscribed "PLATINA TROUGHTON LONDON"
Label in lid "MOON & LEMING".
|Troughton, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, circa 1820
|Moon & Leming, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain
|Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, post 1863
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|Williamstown Observatory, 1853-1863
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- Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882
- Buildings at Melbourne Observatory
- Star Observations & Personal Equation
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- Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872
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These are the movies being released on DVD and Blu-Ray: Bright Star, Michael Jackson's This is It, Saw VI, Surrogates, and Whip It.
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Gaming should be about fun, not gender equality.
Originally posted by DarkPony
Typical fan response without adressing any of the points brought up.
What is the big hit? The ancient GFX? The ridicilous PvP? The linear stories which you cannot affect in any way or sort? The same type of combat which we have seen since the last 5-6 years? The lack of housing and persistant space travel/combat in a STAR WARS game?
This game is nothing but a disguised single player game. A good one at that, which is why people are having fun, but if they open their eyes and look past all the voice overs and single player storylines you should notice that there is nothing there.
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It's a fair review but how the hell can the crafting be considered fun?
You click a button and someone else goes off and does whatever for you, it's more passive then wows crafting.
You literaly click a button and go do other things and then the things get brought to you.
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Visceral "Star Wars" combat... and how is crafting ever going to be fun?
Honestly, I tried to read the review, then I saw "TOR's PvP is basically a better balanced evolution of Warhammer Online's PvP." That isn't even... F... I... I don't even know how to respond to that. I mean that line might be THE most incorrect statement I've heard this month, and considering republican primaries and caucus this and caucus that have been going on, that really says something.
At most Illum can be compared to Wintergrasp, Alderaan civil war could be the most pointless battle in Star Wars history, and Huttball is just a bloodsport.
At least Warhammer had pvp brackets.
Maybe in a year or two, you can compare Warhammer PvP to SWTOR pvp, in the sense that a fresh level 50 will not stand a chance against a BiS level 50, yay gear grinds!
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"The flow of time is cruel...its speed seems different for each person, but no one can change it..."
Originally posted by moosecatlol
At least in patch 1.1 they are introducing a lvl 50 only bracket.
Im not a pvp player, in fact I hate pvp. But this is why I know that this story driven games are made for pve players, not pvp. A game with the ammount of different stats and item can never be fully balanced.
Guild Wars is a PvP game, at least the first, because all the armors had the exact same stats to everyone, there was no BiS, every item was BiS.
PvP players should not expect SWTor to ever fit their needs, but I guess only time will tell
Usually I'm fairly happy that people are having such a good time, even in such a mediocre game.
But really... this is the absolute reason why the MMO genre for the last decade has crawled to a standstill.
What do you think will happen when investors look at a potential new game and see it isn't anything like all these themepark games that score 8+ but it has more features in common with games that get flamed all day long like Darkfall.. actually I would go so far as to say Darkfall is a better MMO than SW:TOR is. Hell.. NWN is a better MMO than SW:TOR!
And no, I'm not 'a sanbox guy' before anyone says it. I couldn't get myself into EvE the same way I have done previous games and my most anticipated games are GW2 and ArcheAge, hardly the crown of sandbox achievement.
SW:TOR would have been nice, 6 years ago.
Originally posted by Aroich1
Considering that there hasnt been a single bad review of the game anywhere credible, perhaps its time to face the fact that its just a good game, and millions of people agree.
If you dont like it, who cares? Go play something else. There are plenty of well rated games out there that arent my cup of tea, but I can see why they got high ratings from an objective perspective.
SWTOR is a good game, and its here to stay.
So you would be willing to rate the game 8+ even with all the flaws? Even with things missing that have been absolute themepark MMO standard for years? You would be willing to give innovation an 8/10 for introducing one new aspect to an MMO game and going backwards in nearly a dozen? (Don't even get me started on companions.. they pretty much go against everything an MMO should try to accomplish)
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Originally posted by alexmino
This made me laugh, everything about this game is easy mode. You might be having fun with it now, but you will soon be quite bored. This game has so little challenge I was bored at the end of beta. This is just a well done single player game that has some multiplayer events.
No spaceflight except for a kids rendition of it, highly simplistic crafting that is not all that useful, heavily instanced pvp, Wow type raiding, small worlds, etc.
No one is questioning that the game is fun because it is. Just that there is basically no substance to it. It is not really a MMO world in the sense that players really effect it, you just experience only what they allow you to.
If you are enjoying the game, which many of you are, then do that, but attempting to defer the criticism is useless, there is a lot to criticize when you consider the huge budget they had and the end result of the game. Adding more content will not change that much at all unless they make major changes which would be highly unusual considering how EA cuts development funds on all it's games once released.
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"The flow of time is cruel...its speed seems different for each person, but no one can change it..."
Good review. Agree with most of it and 8,7 is fair.
In fact, the critics have been pretty much unanimous, the average is around those values.
Excellent job Bioware, once again. This only shows the type of game the people really want, this are the ones who sell millions and entertain families and friends.
Now, keep doing lots of aditional contents =P
Originally posted by tryklon
Yes and we all know how accurate critics scores of MMO's have been in the past, don't we?
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"The flow of time is cruel...its speed seems different for each person, but no one can change it..."
Originally posted by Zezda
Curious, I was simply giving my opinion there, didnt even mentioned anyone else.
Strange enough it seems to be forbidden to present a positive opinion here, no matter, I have a simple answer to you, the game sold MILLIONS of boxes, is having BRUTALLY good reviews, the servers are FULL and people are having alot of FUN.
If that isnt being successfull what is? You opinion of what a good game should be? To me, your opinion is worth squat.
But it seems mine is important to you, or else you wouldnt be quotting my "positive feedback" of the game...
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Looks like they knocked off about 8 points to appease the trolls.
You seemed to be under the impression the game was doing well and this was proved by the fact all the critics have been giving the game absurd scores. I thought I would just link another game that's generally accepted by the MMO community to range somewhere between fail and 'ok' and show you what the critics said about that.
I don't have a problem with SW:TOR itself. Hell I might even have been able to get myself into it, had it been released 6 years ago. I do however take issue with it getting such ludicrous scores, you would think that on a 1-10 scale 5 would be average but it seems like all these themepark games that insist on copying each other (and badly at that) seem to work on their own little scale where 8 is average and anything below it is terrible. I am aware a similar thing happens in other genre's and even media in general but bear with me here right..
So, the game is Star Wars. Cast aside what you know of SW:TOR and SWG and imagine what a Star Wars MMO could be like. Imagine all the awesome and cool things you could do and see. Imagine the almost limitless possibilities the universe could bring. Snap back to 2012, here you have a SW MMO. The worst part? It plays the exact same as every.. other.. popular.. mmo.. since 2004. With absolute zero ambition. You know what SW:TOR reminds me of? Rune of Magic, you know some of the art and even area layouts in RoM are *exactly* the same as WoW?
In the end you got what they wanted, a cash grab. And I'm cool with that, honestly.. they are a business at the end of the day. But let's not label the game something it isn't.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, NWN was a better MMO than SW:TOR is.
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"The flow of time is cruel...its speed seems different for each person, but no one can change it..."
Zezda, thanks for proving me right and show precisely why you critics are all the same.
"The game could be the best ever if only it was the way I thought it could be".
Guess what, the world isnt always made to you, learn to live with it.
Once again, great game, good job Bioware, the scores, population, numbers and pretty much everything involved show exactly this excellent results.
I'm always blown away by these reviewers(Gamespot) etc. that are never happy unless theirs something completely 'NEW'?...
Have you people ever heard the phrase 'if it aint broke don't fix it'?!?!... EXACTLY what they are doing with Diablo 3?. & I CANT WAIT! for more of the same...
KOTOR 1, one of the greatest games of all time?, this is KOROR 3. you know?, the game everyone has been crying for?, for how many years now?!. yet BIGGER & BETTER. not good enough...
Mass Effect & Dragon Age. both amazing games that have set 'NEW' standards in 'fully voiced character interactions'?, more of the same?, well that just sucks...
The bottom line is this is a MMO, it can be changed & improved over time like many B4 it including WOW. play it yourself & decide.
I didn't say that at all, don't put words into my mouth thanks.
This game barely deserves the label MMO let alone one that could offer such vast possibilities as the Star Wars IP can provide. It is clear that Bioware and EA had zero ambition with this game.
You know why it leaves a bad taste in the mouth? Ambition was once the very foundation of what it meant to make an MMO. Now it isn't even mentioned and to make matters worse they actually get praised for it??
Well done for continuing to make processors and graphics cards on the 120micrometer process, we don't need none of these new fangled faster chips that produce less heat! God forbid we ask for something to be better than what came before it.. God forbid anyone to have the ambition to try make something different or better. You would think that with games and other forms of media being a largely creative process that making more of the same would be frowned upon? You know.. like x book is good therefor all other books of this genre should read like this does!
Originally posted by tryklon
Hahaha exactly. To top it off, the fact is that if the game was how all these critics wanted it to be... it wouldnt have millions of subscribers.
Hell, if we went by what most people want on this site, Vanguard and SWG should have been the most popular MMOs in history. But they werent.
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I'm embarrised to say I subscribed. I wanted a game with GREAT 24/7 persistent realm vs realm conflict...and today this game doesn't have it.My perception is Bioware continues to have no clue as to what great realm vs realm conflict design is ....nor any inclination to implement such a system. Never the less I was so desperate with the paucity of decent mmo games...I had to have something that would hold my intereste and provide hope against hope that I'm wrong about Bioware's intent and capabilitys.. And so I play ...... until games like Guild Wars 2....Dominus.....ArcheAge...Secret World come along....or Bioware proves me wrong.
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"The flow of time is cruel...its speed seems different for each person, but no one can change it..."
Originally posted by evilastro
Yeah, I honestly never understood that "SWG-Pre NGE was the best" crap talk.
It it was indeed the best why was it that no one played it, at least in decent numbers, and Sony felt the urge to release the NGE?
Honestly, the problem with all this so called Sandbox people, is that they can never fully enjoy or appreciate anything, they simply like to be left in the dark.
They released Darkfall, the sandboxers bashed Darkfall, they released Mortal Online, the sandboxers bashed Moratl online, they end up destroying any sandbox attempt by bashing it till it's dead.
They then feel that, because they don't have any decent sandbox, the players that actually enjoy Theme-park games, should not enjoy them because they think theme-park games should not exist.... I swear, I never met so self-centered, jealous people...
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Originally posted by evilastro
And that tells me that there definitely is something going on behind the scenes in this industry.
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Not sure what Miller will do this year, but he is off to a better start than Richardson. Richardson will be a bust.
Not sure what Miller will do this year, but he is off to a better start than Richardson. Richardson will be a bust.
Richardson is a mad man..I knew he was going to go top 3 and deserved to that high....that being said this knee issue is a major concern...I think he will bounce back from it...but right now he is a huge doubt...
RB's bounce back from knee injuries all the time. I'm far more concerned with Miller's shoulders.
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t richs knee is worrisome imo...dr james andrews...thats never a good thing
hoops scoops 2012 season ..."in 2014 ryan tannehill etches his name in stone amongst the games elite qbs"..."ryan tannehill and andrew luck will carry the afc for the next decade plus the way peyton manning and tom brady have this last decade plus"
for the love of god get a real freaking mike already!!!
richardson will do all his running in games, the browns offense will run him in the ground, like the nfl does with most young backs
richardson is going to be a stud. 25-30 carries a game and rookie of the year
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Lowe arrested on tax charges
RALEIGH — Former N.C. State basketball coach Sidney Lowe was arrested Monday and charged with failing to file his North Carolina state income taxes for three years.
Lowe, currently an assistant with the NBA's Utah Jazz, didn't file returns in 2009, 2010 and 2011 — the last three years he coached the Wolfpack, according to the state Department of Revenue. He was booked at the Wake County jail Monday and released on a $10,000 unsecured bond on the misdemeanor charges.
Lowe was not with the Jazz when they returned to practice Monday night after the All-Star break, but head coach Tyrone Corbin said Lowe would be with the team Tuesday when it faces Golden State in Salt Lake City.
At N.C. State, Lowe was paid a base salary of around $210,000 per year. That was boosted to $760,000 with television and radio commitments, and with bonuses and endorsements could have been up to $900,000 a year. A contract settlement after his 2011 resignation was expected to pay Lowe around $900,000, athletic director Debbie Yow said then.
No. 1 UNC tops Coastal Carolina
CHAPEL HILL — No. 1 North Carolina scored in each of the first three innings en route to a 7-1 win over Coastal Carolina on Monday at Boshamer Stadium.
UNC jumped out to a 5-0 lead after three frames with single runs in the first and third innings. Colin Moranplated Chaz Frank with a sacrifice fly in the first before Cody Stubbs added a sacrifice fly of his own in the third.
The Tar Heels broke the game open in the second when Stubbs opened with a line-drive double over the right fielder's head and Landon Lassiter walked. The pair moved into scoring position when Parks Jordan dropped a sacrifice bunt.
After a Brian Holberton walk that loaded the bases, Matt Roberts hit a shallow fly to left field but not deep enough to score Stubbs from third.
Frank delivered the big hit of the inning when he turned on a Tyler Poole offering and sent a ball down the right-field line for a three-run, stand-up triple.
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CHAPEL HILL — The top-ranked North Carolina women's tennis team suffered its first dual match loss of the season Monday, falling to No. 2 Florida 4-2 at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center.
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UNC's Zoe De Bruycker and Gina Suarez-Malaguti had a chance to clinch the doubles point on court two with a match point at 7-6. But Florida's Danielle Collins and Olivia Janowicz fought it off, and the two teams entered into a pair of marathon games. At 7-7, Florida spoiled multiple game points before breaking to take an 8-7 lead. After spoiling a Florida match point, De Bruycker hit a backhand winner down the line to force a tiebreak.
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DURHAM — Duke senior Abby Johnston, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist in the women's 3-meter synchronized diving event, will miss the remainder of the season after having shoulder surgery, diving coach Drew Johansen announced Monday.
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RIO GRANDE, P.R. — North Carolina fell three spots to 10th place among 15 teams after shooting an 8-over-par 296 on Monday at the Puerto Rico Classic.
UNC is at 11-over-par 587 for the tournament heading into today's final round.
UNC senior Patrick Barrett scored a 1-over in the second round and is tied for 53rd. Barrett was 3-under-par after nine holes but finished his last three holes 3-over.
Alabama and SMU both shot 10-under for the day, but Oklahoma an 11-under-par. Alabama and Oklahoma share the lead at 19-under 557, while SMU is third at 11-under 565. Georgia is fourth at 570, followed by Georgia Tech at 571.
Oklahoma's Eduardo Castiello and Virginia Tech's Mikey Moyers share the individual leaderboard at 7-under 137. N.C. State's Albin Choi moved his way into a tie for fourth after shooting 3-under on the day.
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Her statement came shortly after the embattled NCAA said it was pressing on with the case against Miami, even after the acknowledgment Monday of "missteps" that led to the replacement of its enforcement department and the throwing out of all ill-gotten information gleaned from two depositions that could have been very damaging for the Hurricanes.
The NCAA said it paid Maria Elena Perez, the attorney for former booster Nevin Shapiro, more than $19,000 for work she performed, primarily using subpoena power to ask questions on the association's behalf and doing so under the guise of a bankruptcy case. The NCAA does not have subpoena power and was not involved in Shapiro's bankruptcy proceedings.
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Vince gives up information on his boss, Silas has a private conversation with Sam, and Felix tries to save Carly.
At the Metro Court, Franco's surprised to see Heather Webber. She talks herself into being invited in and he allows her to enjoy his birthday cake. Franco wonders how she got loose and Heather explains she has a system for sneaking in and out on special occasions. She announces she has his present. He doesn't know what to say when she gives him a painting of stripes and is ready to show her out the door. She refuses to head back to her cell until she gets what's rightfully hers, a BLT from Kelly's. They argue. He's certain she doesn't know who she's dealing with. She reminds him that he doesn't know who he's dealing with. Downstairs an employee confirms with Carly that Franco's suite is going to be comp'd. She confirms it will be indefinitely and remembers Franco blowing out his birthday candles. She bumps into Felix who wonders what has her on edge. She's excited to hear about his blind date. He's just happy he's getting himself out there and inquires if she's been with anybody since her night with AJ. She's upset when he jokes about her dating dangerous men. She claims she's not upset and is joking too but confesses she's helping Franco. Felix can't believe she's getting involved with that 'psycho'. He decides to help her confront the situation. Upstairs Felix knocks on Franco's door. Inside Heather knocks over a lamp. Felix yells thinking Franco's in there. Heather gets a knife while listening to Felix and Carly arguing in the hall. Franco arrives and demands to know what they're doing.
At Kelly's, Vince believes Sonny will find out who he works for soon enough without him telling Shawn and Max. Shawn threatens to kill him if he doesn't tell them what they need to know. [Show preempted for national news update 2:14 PM to 2:18 PM EST in the middle of commercial break.] He offers to show Max how to work the deep fryer. Vince is eager to tell them what he knows when Shawn turns it on. They are interrupted by Franco's knocking. Shawn answers and gives Franco a sandwich box to get him to leave. Later, Vince is surprised they let him go. Max suggests he catch the next boat to Toronto for fear of his boss finding out that he gave up his name.
At home, Sonny asks Ava to tell the cops what happened between her and AJ at the Floating Rib. She will if he agrees to throw a party with her for Morgan and Kiki. He doesn't think it's a good time for a party but she believes they should acknowledge the occasion since they were both behind the couple. She knows this is a dark time and comments on whether it is better to feel too much pain or no pain at all. Sonny takes his bipolar medicine from her. Ava apologizes and didn't mean to pry in his personal life. She's ready to leave when she gets a text from Derek. Before she leaves, Sonny tells her to throw the party.
At GH, Silas gives Sam an update on Danny. She's worried that signs of one disease are present but Silas confirms it is a good thing. Alexis leaves them and Silas thinks Sam should go celebrate. She tries to reach Molly but gets voicemail. Silas decides maybe they should talk first. He hopes they can have dinner when everything settles down. Sam realizes he's asking her out on a date. Elsewhere, Derek tells someone on the phone that Vince should keep his mouth shut so he's not exposed. He bumps into Duke and Anna and says, "Commissioner. It looks like you got me." He introduces himself and Anna introduces him to Duke as the publisher of the paper. Anna inquires to his business there and he jokes at the odds of him being the donor. From the staircase above, Alexis watches the exchange as Duke stops Derek to ask about a job. Derek encourages him to send his paperwork his way. From what he knows of him, he could use a man like Duke in his organization. Later, Alexis comes down to be certain nothing was wrong between Derek and the commissioner and then shares the good news about him saving Danny. She awkwardly pulls away from him in the middle of their embrace.
Derek finds Vince on the pier before Ava meets them. He admits only giving up the name Julian Jerome. He thinks it's all good since everyone thinks Julian is dead. Derek decides Vince can join him and shoots Vince. Ava kicks the body into the harbor.
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Kiki does not want to bond with Silas.
Felix wants to know what Franco is hiding.
Silas hasn't proven himself to Alexis yet.
Olivia finds Sonny yelling at Shawn.
Derek is upset with Ava for visiting Sonny.
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•7 a.m.-9 a.m.-An ALL YOU CAN EAT pancake and sausage breakfast breakfast will be held at Deep Creek Baptist Church, 2401 Old Stage Rd., Yadkinville. The breakfast will be sponsored by the Baptist Men and Women. The cost will be $5 per person payable when served. Proceeds will be used for youth projects. Everyone is invited to join the folks at the Creek. For more information call 336-409-1994 or e-mail www.mydeepcreek.com.
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•10 a.m.-The Calvary Moravian Friends invite you to join us for our event. We will have a presentation by the well-known Old Salem Archivist, Dr. Daniel Crews. Daniel's lecture topic will be "All About Easter". The program will be at Calvary Moravian Church. Daniel has been a very popular speaker for previous Calvary Moravian Friends' programs. His knowledge and humor of Moravian history is extremely informative and entertaining. You don't want to miss this opportunity to enjoy a great time of fellowship and learning. After the program everyone is invited to join us for lunch, "Dutch Treat" at the Filling Station on West Fourth Street. We hope you can join us for this March Event!
Saturday, March 16
•12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.-On behalf of the New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) Scholarship Committee and Youth, you are cordially invited to attend our annual Multi Affair Event. There will be a program in which the NBWC Youth Choir and "Angels of Mercy Dance Ministry" will perform. Also, there will be a Talent Show, Christian Comedy, a Silent Love Auction, and lunch available for a reasonable love donation. It is our prayer and hope that you will be able to join us for an afternoon of Christian Love, Fellowship, and Fun as we give unto God all the praise, thanks, and glory! The address is 1033 Newbirth Dr. Dr. James L.E. Hunt is the pastor. For additional information please call 336.699.3583 or 336.922.2692.
Sunday- Wednesday, March 24-27
•7 p.m.-Mountain View Baptist Church of Hamptonville, NC will hold Spring Revival Services. Our guest speaker will be Brother Glenn Sellers, Pastor of Center View Baptist Church in Maiden, NC. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions or need directions, please call Mountain View's church office at 336-468-8199.


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Art of Hope to host second fundraiser at Calvary Assembly of GodWritten by Staff Reports | | email@example.com
By Chase Will, Toledo Free Press Staff Writer
On May 3, The Art of Hope will host its second fundraiser at the Calvary Assembly of God.
This event will feature a fashion show for women of all sizes as well as a tea party. Local artists will be selling their work, and half the profits will go to the organization.
The Art of Hope's mission is to spread awareness about human sex trafficking while helping women transition off the streets and into a healthy lifestyle. Donations from this event will go toward repairing a house given to the organization with the purpose of sheltering two women for one year at a time. Women living at this house are provided with clothing, food, therapy, and spiritual guidance.
"Toledo's No. 3 in the U.S. with human sex trafficking, which is sad. We consider ourselves missionaries, and our mission's right here," said Tina Robinson, co-founder of The Art of Hope. "We're strictly funded by donations, everything in the house. We also have a doctor who comes in once a month to check the girls and make sure they're healthy."
The organization was created when Genevieve Abalos, co-founder and local artist, looked for a way to use her passion for arts as a tool to fight human trafficking.
"I decided it would be awesome if we could get artists together to help support women coming out of that lifestyle," Abalos said. "With donations from these fundraisers, we're able to keep these women clean, sober, and off the streets one hour at a time."
The Art of Hope provides women with tutoring toward GEDs. When the women are ready, Art of Hope helps prepare their resumes, trains them for success at potential job interviews, and gives them clothing to wear in the workplace.
"A lot of the women coming to us are broken down and believe they're not worth anything. We're trying to build them back up," said Robinson. "We have what we call a spiritual room upstairs, and we also do activities like learning how to sew, gardening, and book reading."
"We work with them mind, body and soul until they can find a way to transition into an average lifestyle," Abalos said. "We have a lot of people willing to help take on this project, and we're really grateful."
Tickets to the fundraiser are $20, and start times are 11:30, 12:30, and 1:30pm. Volunteers willing to assist with the fundraiser may send an email to email@example.com.
Calvary Assembly of God is located at 1360 Conant St. For more information, call (419) 654-4527 or visit toledoartofhope.org.
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No injuries reported from Brattleboro-area crashesNovember 23,2012No injuries in Brattleboro crashes
Troopers from the Brattleboro barracks of the Vermont State Police investigated a few crashes on Thursday but reported no serious injuries.
Senior Trooper Genevra Cushman said a crash on Route 9 near the intersection with MacArthur Road in Marlboro around 10:15 a.m. sent a man to the hospital.
Police said Patrick Perrotti, 68, of Wilmington, was traveling west on Route 9 when he lost control of his 1993 Toyota truck on black ice. Perrottis truck collided with the drivers side of a 2007 Chevrolet HHR, driven by Thomas Albercio, 51, of Brattleboro, who was also traveling west on Route 9.
The Toyota truck then entered the oncoming lane where it collided with a 2012 Toyota Sienna, driven by Jeffrey Salmon, 45, of Rexford, N.Y., who was traveling east on Route 9.
The truck and the Sienna were towed from the scene but the HHR was able to be driven away.
Perrotti was taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to be treated for a laceration of the ear, Cushman said.
The Marlboro Fire Department assisted at the scene.
In Brattleboro, a 3-year-old child was in a car with his parents when it crashed but none of the family members were injured. Trooper James Matthews said the crash took place around 2 p.m. on Exit 3 of Interstate 91.
According to Matthews, Christopher Bellemare, 34, of Naugatuck, Conn., lost control of the 2002 Ford Excursion he was driving while on the northbound off-ramp of the highway, resulting in a roll over crash.
Bellemare, his wife, Melissa and their 3-year-old son were not injured as they were all wearing seat belts, police said, but Bellemare was issued tickets for failure to maintain his vehicle in the lane of travel and driving with defective equipment.
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Carlos and Derek discuss bringing Sonny down, Sonny finds common ground with D.A. Lazarro, and Carly has breakfast with Derek.
From the penthouse, Ava leaves Derek a message, "Did you get the job done?" She reminds Morgan not to eavesdrop when he asks, "What job," and answers a knock at the door. Diane hands Morgan annulment papers and retrieves Ava's contract for Franco's show. She assures Ava her silent partner will be kept secret. Morgan knows Derek's her silent partner. Diane leaves and Ava argues with Morgan about her privacy and denies his claims that she's sleeping with Derek. She thinks he's jealous. Maybe he wants what they have to be serious. Morgan slams the door when she leaves to see Derek. Alone, he remembers Derek's comments about wanting to take care of Sonny and his parents' warnings about Ava.
At the Metro Court, Derek admits his invitation to breakfast was in hopes of her staying over. He wonders if the real reason she didn't come home with him is because she's hung up on Franco. Carly could care less about Franco. Derek ignores a call from Ava. Carly excuses herself when Carlos arrives and Derek kisses her before she leaves. Alone, Carlos confirms the coffee warehouse job is done but he's confused about hitting a legit business. Derek wants to follow the money. Ava breaks up their meeting and learns Corinthos is down for the count. Morgan arrives and listens outside as Ava jokes that Morgan thinks she's sleeping with her own brother. In his room, Franco's disturbed at the series of striped paintings. Heather startles him. She wants an honest opinion and asks, "Do you like them?" She's busy explaining how much she wants to please him when there's a knock on the door. Carly threatens to come in and he begs Heather to hide. Carly's surprised by all the paintings when she enters. Heather eavesdrops as Carly explains she wants her money and overhears Franco take credit for her work – the masterpieces for his upcoming show. Carly promises to bring Derek and leaves. Franco claims he didn't want to ruin the mystique of his new art by showing it to Carly when Heather storms out upset. He refuses to show Heather, leaving her eager to see his show.
At Kelly's, Kiki's interested in Michael's visit with AJ. He discusses AJ's chances when Lucy comes in promoting Scott Baldwin's run for D.A. Kiki wonders how a change in D.A. could affect AJ's chances. Michael thinks anything's better than going up against D.A. Lazarro. Outside, Scott discusses his campaign with Lucy. In a perfect world, Laura would be by his side. Lucy gives him a pep talk. Scott wonders if her involvement is an escape from the distraction that Kevin is busy somewhere else without her. Lucy's upset at his inference that her marriage is on the skids like his and she rushes off to meet Kevin. Later, Diane joins Kiki and Michael inside. She's hopeful at the prospect of winning the case if Scott's elected. She gives Kiki annulment papers before joining Scott. Scott refuses to tell Diane his thoughts on AJ's case until he's in office. She promises to file Kiki's annulment papers when she leaves. When Scott leaves, he's surprised to find Heather in disguise waiting outside.
Alexis is surprised the DNA results are in so fast when she meets Sam at GH. Sam wants to get it over with. Alexis opens the results and shares that Sam and Lucas are a match. He's her brother and Julian Jerome is her father. Sam's sad, thinking the moment would have been one where she'd find out who her father was and then she'd meet him. Alexis remembers Julian as being handsome and nice but it's probably better she never got to know him. Julian Jerome became a dangerous man. She reminds her something good came of it – she has a sibling out there. Sam remembers something Kiki said about her mother and wonders if her father is Ava's brother. They are discussing Julian's only sister, Olivia, who is also dead when Lucy arrives. Alexis asks her about her relationship with Victor Jerome. Lucy recalls another mistress that he had a child with.
Sonny and Shawn investigate the coffee warehouse. Inventory is in disarray causing Sonny distress. They've been hit again. Both are startled when D.A. Lazarro arrives with the police. He wants to help Sonny. He needs to look tough on crime during election time and needs a big name to take down. Sonny gives him Julian Jerome. Lazarro wants proof and Sonny plans to leave that up to Lazarro hoping he can retrieve old case files. Carly wants to know about Morgan when she finds them and Sonny tells her where he's staying.
Carly finds Ava's penthouse empty.
Back at the Metro Court, Diane has a problem with the fact that Franco didn't paint any of the striped paintings.
Tomorrow's Port Charles spoilers for General Hospital:
Michael wants to help Sonny.
Morgan interrupts Ava and Derek.
Franco doesn't want a written contract.
Lucy tells Sam never to fall for a doctor.
Heather tries to stab Scott.
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Students will be able to express in oral and written form their understanding of major concepts and intellectual traditions within the field of philosophy.
Students demonstrate their ability to utilize the principles of critical thinking and formal logic in order to produce a sound and valid argument, and to evaluate the soundness and validity of the arguments of others.
Students demonstrate their ability to complete research on a philosophy-related topic, analyze objectively the results of their research, and present arguments to support their point of view in a variety of venues.
There is a widespread view of philosophy in which philosophical study is viewed as purely theoretical, as purely speculative, and as having no practical relevance. "The Thinker," a figure deep in thought and apparently doing nothing, best represents this image. We contend that this view is a serious mischaracterization of philosophical study. Philosophical study is not a form of purely detached speculation and contemplation. Rather, philosophical study is a kind of activity, a kind of doing. And it is practical in what we believe to be the most important senses, the senses that lie at the heart of Millikin's mission. Serious philosophical study is a rigorous activity that facilitates the development and growth of skill sets that are essential to any occupation or vocation, to any effort to engage in democratic citizenship, and to any attempt to develop a life of meaning and value. These skills sets include:
These skill sets are always already practical. For example, in any field of inquiry or vocation, individuals will have to problem solve, think critically, assess arguments or strategies, communicate clearly, spot unspoken assumptions that may be driving a certain position, etc. Since we encourage the development and growth of the skill sets that are essential to doing any of these things well, philosophical study is inherently practical.
In philosophy, our emphasis on the development and growth of skill sets is an emphasis on how to think well, not an emphasis on what to think. Again, this focus is perfectly consistent with Millikin's goal of preparing our students for professional success. In terms of post-graduate employment, the vast bulk of knowing what to do is learned on site, in the actual doing of the job. You learn "on the job." The skill sets we aim to develop, however, are skill sets that will allow students to do what they do in their jobs well. And this applies to any and all jobs.
The inherent practical value of philosophical activity makes philosophy not only an excellent choice as a major, but also an excellent complimentary (second) major. In fact, many of our students are double-majors with English, history, psychology, computer science, theater, political science, etc. Our double majors have discovered that doing philosophy is not only intrinsically rewarding; it also helps them do their work in their other majors better. The complimentary nature of philosophical study quite naturally extends to the post-graduate endeavors of our students.
Every department at Millikin claims to develop critical thinking skills, but traditionally philosophy pushes these skills to their highest level. The reading, writing, and speaking that students do about Aristotle, theoretical and applied ethics, or political philosophy are more complicated, more nuanced, and require more articulation than any other discipline. If students can read Plato, write about the ontological proof for the existence of God, and speak coherently about what constitutes a just state, then they will be able to tackle reading a computer manual, writing a grant request, or defending a business proposal.
The fact that philosophy students do so well on standardized tests, (link to section in why philosophy about testing) from the LSAT to the MCAT is proof that philosophy skills are universal. Given our emphasis on skill set development, it is no accident that philosophical study is excellent preparation for law school. Accordingly, our Department has developed and implemented a "pre-law track" for those students who are interested in law school. It is extremely important to emphasize that gaining admission to law school is not a function of gaining substantive content knowledge. Law schools require no specific curriculum, no specific major, and no specific plan of study for admission. Law schools do not select students based on their knowledge of the law. Law schools select students on the basis of evidence that the student can "think like a lawyer." This can be vividly shown by pointing out that the major with the highest acceptance rate to ABA approved law schools is physics. Like physics, philosophy prepares students to think in this way. In fact, a recent study by the American Bar Association shows that, after physics, the major with the highest acceptance rate to law school is philosophy.
Millikin began with an allegiance to philosophy as a discipline and that allegiance continues. When the MPSL plan was developed, the philosophy department faculty suggested that the central questions we ask each day in class, "Who am I?" "How can I know?" and "What should I do?" are primary questions each student needs to contemplate. The faculty embraced this idea, and these three questions continue to form the heart of our general education program.
The curriculum of the philosophy department reinforces and promotes the stated MU learning goals. Philosophy's curriculum asks the questions that are at the core of Millikin's MPSL program, so it is not coincidental that the university's curriculum goals reflect our own.
The accompanying table shows how Philosophy Department goals relate to University-wide goals:
Philosophy Department Learning Goal
Corresponding Millikin University Learning Goal Number(s)
1. Students will be able to express in oral and written form their understanding of major concepts and intellectual traditions within the field of philosophy.
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Students will demonstrate their ability to utilize the principles of critical thinking and formal logic in order to produce a sound and valid argument, or to evaluate the soundness and validity of the arguments of others.
Students will demonstrate their ability to complete research on a philosophy-related topic, analyze objectively the results of their research, and present arguments to support their point of view in a variety of venues, including an individually directed senior capstone thesis in philosophy.