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Tom Jones' 46-year career has remarkably gone from strength to strength. Along with sustaining his popularity as a live performer and recording artist for more than four decades, he has garnered—at the age of 71—the best reviews of his career for his recent album, Praise & Blame (Island/Universal). Critics across the world are unanimous in their approval and admiration for both the recorded work and the performance of it in concert.
Tom Jones plays Belsonic at Custom House Square in Belfast on Friday August 24th.
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Sir Thomas Jones Woodward, KBE (born 7 June 1940), best known by his stage name, Tom Jones, is a Welsh pop singer particularly noted for his powerful voice. He was born in Treforest, near Pontypridd in South Wales. He rose to fame in the mid-1960s, with an exuberant live act which included wearing tight breeches and billowing shirts, in an Edwardian style popular amongst his peers at the time. He was known for his overt sexuality, before this was as common as it became in subsequent years.
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Cockatiels make great pets because they are extremely social and easily forge bonds with their owners. Also, they are easier to rear than other parrots. Usually people who have cockatiels as pets claim that the birds become a part of the family. At some point or the other, many owners decide to get a mate for their bird and that is why it is important to known How Do Cockatiels Mate ?.
Usually when cockatiels mate, they produce anywhere between 2 eggs to 8 eggs each time. When you get a mate for your bird, it will take some time for the two cockatiels to get to know each other and forge a bond. They will do this by preening and snuggling up together. However, this will take time and be prepared for the initial stress that your cockatiel will have when you introduce the mate.
The male cockatiel will first try to woo the female. This is the courtship period and involves a lot of screaming, screeching and chirping. This is basically to attract the attention of the female. Also, you will see the male strutting around or pecking at the perch or cage. He may also keep walking in and out of the nestbox. Once the female cockatiel is impressed by the male, she will crouch down. This is her way of showing that she is ready for mating. The male will then mount the female and flick his tail from one side to another until he is in the correct position to commence the copulation. The copulation takes just a few seconds, and once it is over, the male will dismount while the female will preen herself.
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Full detailed profile on Lisa Miller Hughes Eldridge Shea Colman McColl Mitchell Grimaldi Played by Eileen Fulton on As the World Turns Daytime Soap Opera.
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Birthday: 1933-09-13
Kim and Margo bring in a special guest. After they hide her, Margo talks to Tom about how Lisa never dwells on her mistakes. She wants to be like that too. They sit down and Lisa returns to the stage. She calls up April to sing a song. As she sings, Chris and Katie bicker at the back of the room. He insists that there is nothing going on between them. "Definitely. Right. Nothing. Right. Definitely," she stutters. Alison sneaks in and sits beside Casey. She tries to tell him something but stops herself. The sing stops and Lisa thanks everyone for being there for her for all of her life. She serenades her friends and they clap.
Tom drops by Fashions to see his mom. Lisa is a bit distracted and says she wants some spice in her life. He encourages her to get a date and invites her out. She checks her datebook and notices that she's been in Oakdale for fifty years. She recalls her arrival and how she fell in love with Bob. Everything has sort of snuck up on her. "You've done pretty well. You've lived the lives of nine women," he says. She ushers him away. Moments later, a man comes in looking for an anniversary gift. Lisa talks about young love and remembers her life with Bob.
Kim and Bob are at the Lakeview having lunch. He hands her a drawing and explains that it could be their dream house in Arizona; a place for them to retire to. She likes that idea. They start talking about design and kiss. "Get a room," Tom jokes as he walks in. He tells them about Lisa's anniversary. "Only your mother would keep track," Bob says. Tom thinks they should commemorate the occasion with a party. As they plan, Lisa arrives and eavesdrops. Kim doubts Lisa wants a surprise party planned by Tom and Bob. She thinks they should have it in the hotel and hold a tea party. Lisa rolls her eyes and then interrupts them. She's furious. "I'm not dead yet! You don't have to bury me before my time," she says, firing them all from party planning and declaring that she will do it herself. Lisa wants to do a musical about her life and broadcast it on TV. They joke around.
Craig goes to see Lily at her place. He thanks her for lying to Margo. They bicker about who has told more lies. He thanks her for finally giving him a chance to get to know his son. She asks him to promise to be a father to his son. "It's an easy promise to keep," he says.
Bob sits in the bar at the Lakeview. He thinks of spending the night with Kim and takes a drink. Tom tracks him down. "Let's have a bachelor party. I could be a bachelor for the rest of my life," Bob says. Tom suggests that he apologize to Kim. Bob won't let his wife run his life. Lisa arrives and asks Tom to leave them alone. She's sorry about what happened but she says that this could be a gift... for them. "A long time ago, we had quite a spark between us and something like that doesn't go away," she says. Bob blinks uncontrollably and then they laugh. Lisa remembers their quiet times. Bob says he would rather remember their past fondly. He's a better man for her loving him. Lisa tells him she can still love him. He's determined to stay with Kim. "Can't blame a girl for trying," Lisa says.
At Tom and Margo's, Susan tells Bob that she's always liked him and he's single right now so... "We'll always be friends, but no more than that," he says. He walks off. Lisa comes up to her. Susan feels humiliated. They each agreed to make a pass at Bob to test his love for Kim. Bob overhears and they explain. He laughs. The reverend arrives and Margo does a background check on him. Kim and Barbara come in next. Henry and Barbara sneak away as the ceremony begins. They go into Casey's room and make out until Tom yells for her.
Katie and Henry arrive at Tom and Margo's. Barbara makes eyes at Henry and then tells everyone that she saw tension between Bob and Kim earlier. Lisa says that should be gone now and they should be in the making up stage. Bob and Reid drive up. Everyone shouts surprise at Bob and then asks him where Kim is. "That's a good question," he says. He explains that he had a fight with Kim. Barbara promises to find her and bring her back. Nancy asks Bob what happened. He says it was an old argument. Bob looks over at Susan and remembers telling Kim about their affair. Susan smiles at him.
Downstairs, Lisa talks about when she left Bob because he was so obsessed with the hospital. Barbara leads Kim in and everyone claps. Bob wishes her a happy anniversary. Margo gets a call and ushers Tom off. They return a moment later and explain that Bob and Kim aren't actually married. They went looking for the minister at their original wedding and discovered he was in jail for fraud. He was a con artist, not a clergyman. Reid cracks some jokes and leaves. Kim laughs hysterically. Everyone starts to worry, offering her tea, water and beer. "Twenty five years of living in sin!" Lisa laughs. Chris says they can have a real ceremony. Tom offers to call a judge. Kim decides that she's not sure she wants to marry Bob at all. She says this is a chance to re-evaluate. Bob says they belong together. She's not so sure.
Barbara goes into Fashions and returns the dress Henry bought for her. Lisa digs into why she's returning it and Barbara blurts out that she's been sleeping with Henry. Lisa gasps and stutters before telling her that she's seen a real spring in her step. Barbara admits it was fun and sadly walks off.
Margo arrives at the Lakeview where Lisa and Susan inform her that everyone else has other plans and will be going to the shower on the weekend. Margo pouts but Lisa tries to put a positive spin on things and insists that they jump up and down. Susan thinks that will embarrass her daughter. Alison and Casey arrive. They shout surprise and then kick Casey out so they can eat cake and open gifts. Lisa gives her some lingerie and tells her to make her husband happy in the boudoir. They joke about how many times Lisa has been married. "Alison certainly knows her way around sex," Lisa tells Susan. They bicker about whether or not Alison should change her name when she gets married. She spots Mick smiling at her from across the room and suddenly excuses herself. The other women stay behind and bicker until Emily shows up. They wonder where Ali has vanished to and then Emily begins telling that she is going to have a baby. "Oh no," Susan groans. Emily tells her mother that she just had her eggs harvested.
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Stimulate the brain for better recall
It's hard enough to remember every #!*$#! computer password, let alone your mother-in-law's birthday. To increase your capacity for instant recall, Arden Sundari Pierce, a structural yoga therapist based in western Massachusetts, recommends a pose that stimulates the brain to ramp up. "This yoga nidra (sleepless sleep), a breathing and visualization technique, energizes the brain," Pierce says. Here's how to do it.
Lie down comfortably. Relax your body and mind completely. Then imagine you are smelling a beautiful flower. Gently bring the scent into your nostrils. On the inhalation, visualize the breath like an aromatic fog coming in through your nostrils, eyes, and ears, nourishing your mind. Pause after the inhale; hold the awareness of the breath at your "third eye" area (about 1 inch above the eyebrow line in the mid-forehead). Imagine a ball of light resting there. As you exhale gently, the breath moves out through the same sense doorways. Repeat this for 10 breaths, then relax and observe the effects of the breathing.


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I have a business requirement to add a Share on Facebook button to a site. There are a lot of links on the web that point to "http://www.facebook.com/facebook-widgets/share.php" but that just points to "http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/like/". Considering there really isn't any talk of a Share button on that page, makes me think it's going away.
This blog post from 2009 talks about the Share button. I didn't see, when I searched, any mention about the Share button being phased out.
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Historic Photography Show 2014
"Faces of Ligonier: Veterans of World War I"
September 9 - November 18, 2014
Observance of Armistice Day
The 2014 Historic Photography Show commemorates the Ligonier veterans of World War I and features a fantastic display of photos and memoribilia. This is also the 100th anniversary of World War I (1914-1918).
The exhibit is on display inside the Pennsylvania Room and in the hallway just outside the room. There is also a small display in the outside window case near the library's main entrance.
November 12 - Observance of Armistice Day
In observance of Armistice Day, the ending of The Great War in 1918 (now called Veteran's Day), there will be a reading of the names of Ligonier Valley men and women who served.
The mission of the Historic Photography Show (as well as the smaller shows held throughout the year) is to present a facet of Ligonier Valley history that is interesting, educational and may have been overlooked in the past. In addition, the photographs and documents copied become a permanent part of the Pennsylvania Room collection. This is an ideal manner of preserving our history and provides patrons with a strong base from which to conduct research.
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The Historic Photography Show is an exhibit put on by the Ligonier Valley Library's Pennsylvania Room staff and volunteers. If you would like to be a volunteer, then please stop by the Pennsylvania Room and speak with a staff member.


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by Janus Boye
September 5, 2012
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Royals, artists and other famous people have long used pseudonyms on Facebook. Might it be time for the general public to consider something similar to better protect themselves?
European Union Justice Commissioner, Viviane Reding has said that "personal data is in today's world the currency of the digital market" and called for better protection, including a "right to be forgotten", in particular designed at helping teenagers and young adults manage their online reputations.
Facebook (and many others) are watching
As a consumer you are constantly tracked in the digital world – most often without noticing or knowing about it – and not just on Facebook. At home, at work, at school. Where you're jogging or dating, shopping or searching, streaming music or simply reading something.
Companies feast on your digital identity. They mine, store and sell information about your interests, tastes, religion, age, political belief, health, sexual orientation, even your friends. And they make billions scraping together the pieces of your identity.
In the future, it might be considered a universal human right to have access to and control over your own data, but at the moment there is effectively no legislation in place to protect you.
Fake it on Facebook to protect yourself
Copenhagen-based communication strategist and digital expert Pernille Tranberg and IT correspondent Steffen Heuer have teamed up to write the controversial book Fake It – Your Online Identity Is Worth Gold. The book came out in late August and the main message is that you should separate the 'professional you' from the 'private you'. In the latter case you should consider carefully whether to use your original identity or whether to fake it with pseudonyms.
Facebook and many others have their own rules telling you to use your real name. But your identity and privacy are more important, so you have to perform 'digital self-defense' advices the 2 authors.
In a keynote at the J. Boye Aarhus 12 conference in November titled Fake Your Online Identity, Pernille will talk about what is happening, why it is happening and how to take care of your – and thus also your company's – reputation, and what signs to look for to trust a company.
Do your customers like that you are using their personal data?
Besides the personal perspective, the widespread usage of personal data also has far-reaching implications from a company perspective. In a more transparent world, your brand has suddenly become much more reliant on the social media profiles of its employees.
Also, might there be a point when your customers no longer see the benefit in Facebook selling your data? Could it potentially backfire and cause damage to your reputation?
One of the themes of this year's conference is "Sharing is Caring". Yet, we realise that sharing everything without thinking can have grave consequences – so here a keynote that highlights some of the considerations that need to be remembered; by individuals and by organisations.
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Hessam has exhibited throughout Europe, Asia and North America. The
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The dry season in Phuket extends from November to April. The rainy season is between May and October. While there are frequent showers during the rainy season, these often last only a short time and are often followed by sunshine. Temperatures year round range from 21°C to 35°C (70°F to 90°F). Water temperatures are always a pleasant 25°C to 28°C.
Thai is the official language but most people associated with travel on the island understand English.
The Thai currency is the baht which is convertible into most major currencies. Common bank notes are in denominations of 1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 20 baht. The baht is further subdivided into 100 satang but it is uncommon for travellers to deal with such small denominations. Major credit cards are accepted in larger hotels and restaurants. Money changers are located at the airport, banks and major hotels.
Most travellers will not require a visa for stays of less than two weeks, provided their passports are valid for more than six months from the date of entry. Enquiries should be directed to the Thai embassy or consulate in your area.
A doctor is on call at Amanpuri 24 hours per day. In certain areas of Southeast Asia there is a chance of contracting mosquito-borne diseases. Reasonable precautions, including the use of mosquito repellent, will minimise the risk. You may also wish to consult your doctor.
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March 29, 2005
The University of New Mexico football officially began the 2005 spring practice season yesterday with a spirited 90-minute workout at the UNM practice fields south of University Stadium. The Lobos' will hold 15 practices over the next month, culminating in the annual Cherry-Silver spring game on Saturday, April 23.
Several compelling position battles on both sides of the ball will take place this spring, including:
Wide Receiver Senior Hank Baskett could be one of the top talents in the Mountain West this year, but the rest of the receiving corps is eager to step up and prove themselves after an up-and-down 2004 campaign. Seniors Anthony Carter and Chris Brawley should be much improved in their second year of Division I competition, while sophomores Travis Brown and Marcus Smith have shown tremendous potential. Senior Daniel Ramirez moved over from tailback, while Aaron Brack shifted from cornerback to help spark the unit. Working in a more wide-open offense, New Mexico's wide receivers will have ample opportunity to increase their role this spring and become legitimate threats on game day next fall.
Tailback With senior DonTrell Moore out until August recovering from a knee injury and D.D. Cox graduated, the UNM coaching staff will be looking for the next generation of Lobo tailbacks to emerge. Senior fullback Adrian Byrd has shown the ability to handle the rushing load if needed, while powerful sophomore Rodney Ferguson displayed flashes of greatness in his rookie season last year. Redshirt freshman Paul Baker and sophomore Martelius Epps, a converted defensive back, could also emerge as solid contributors this spring. Both players could provide a more shifty and elusive presence in the backfield in contrast to the bruising Byrd and Ferguson.
Linebacker New Mexico's 3-4 scheme is back this year, giving the production and depth of the linebacker corps added significance. The Lobo defense will face a real challenge in replacing Nick Speegle, Fola Fashola and Chrishone Harris, but the talent in the group could be among the best in the Mountain West. Senior linebacker Mike Mohoric is the lone returning starter and is a strong all-conference candidate. However, junior Quincy Black, sophomore Cody Kase, senior Joe Selander and sophomore Michael Tuohy, a freshman All-American at defensive end last year, are expected to give New Mexico a tremendous linebacker rotation. Redshirt junior Yimin Bauman, redshirt freshman Herbert Felder, sophomore George Carter and junior Justin Clayton could all vie for time as well with a strong spring season.
Safety The UNM safeties could be perhaps the deepest and strongest group on the team this year with as many as nine talented players battling for time. Senior Charles Brown is the lone returning starter, while sophomore Tyson Ditmore will open the spring as the replacement for standout Josh Bazinet. The battle for the starting job will be fierce, however, with senior Ken West and redshirt freshmen Jake Bowe, Blake Ligon and DeAndre Wright all in the mix. Vaunted junior transfer Aleem Harris will also push for the starting job, along with fellow juco transfers Darvin Peterson and Othellus Swift.
Kicker New Mexico faces the unenviable task of replacing one of the top kickers in school history in Wes Zunker. After watching Zunker win two games for the Lobos last year, every UNM kicker is aware of how critical their performance can be to the success of the team. Junior Kenny Byrd gained a tremendous amount of experience as a first-year football player in 2002 and has quietly made significant improvement on his leg strength over the past two years. Redshirt junior Garth Archibald, however, worked his way up the depth chart last fall and will compete for the first string role this season. While strength and accuracy will be prized, the coaching staff will be looking for the winner to display some of the mental fortitude and toughness that Zunker exemplified throughout his career.
All practices are tentatively scheduled from 3 - 5 p.m. each day on the UNM practice fields, though the times and dates are subject to change at any time. The Cherry-Silver Game is slated to begin at 4 p.m. at University Stadium. All practices are open to the public. No photography or video recording is allowed without approval from the UNM media relations department. Contact Alfredo Moreno at 505/925-5524 for any photography or video requests. Numerical practice rosters will be available for download in PDF format after the first week of spring practice.
2005 Spring Practice ScheduleMonday, March 28 - 3:30 - 5 p.m. (helmets/shorts)
Tuesday, March 29 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (helmets/shorts)
Thursday, March 31 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (helmets/shoulder pads/shorts)
Saturday, April 2 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (full pads)
Monday, April 4 - 3:30 - 5 p.m. (helmets/shoulder pads/shorts)
Tuesday, April 5 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (helmets/shorts)
Thursday, April 7 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (helmets/shoulder pads/shorts)
Saturday, April 9 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (full pads)
Monday, April 11- 3:30 - 5 p.m. (helmets/shoulder pads/shorts)
Tuesday, April 12 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (helmets/shorts)
Thursday, April 14 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (helmets/shoulder pads/shorts)
Saturday, April 16 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (helmets/shoulder pads/shorts)
Tuesday, April 19 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (helmets/shorts)
Thursday, April 21 - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. (helmets/shoulder pads/shorts)
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Worldwide leaders such as EMI Music in the UK tripled their digital product line sales in 2005 with the help of Panorama. Nearly all of EMI's 6,000 employees leverage Panorama's self-service reporting, analytics and performance dashboards to obtain structured data, as well as in-depth research on the all aspects of EMI's business. Panorama eliminates the burden on IT, empowering the information worker to find the insight they need to make sound and informed decisions.
The result – employees can now access detailed sales data from around the world, which was previously not possible, and they are also able to run sophisticated self-service reports that provide granularity and a near real-time view into sales performance, ultimately helping these users make informed decisions that drive the results of the business. In addition to sales data, EMI and other media customers also use Panorama to measure marketing and promotion effectiveness and monitor corporate performance and results. Panorama is an integral part of how these organizations manage their day to day business.
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On November 20, 2012 at 12:13 pm Sharon S. said...
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I take it all back. It was a special deal on amazon.de tonight. Obviously the law does not apply in this case.
On November 21, 2012 at 11:14 am Barbara said...
I use the address of a place just south of the US/Canada border which does a HUGE business in receiveng parcels for Canadians who order stuff from online companies who won't ship to Canada. For free books, it's easy-breezy — just input it as my billing address…
Actually, though, I didn't check Amazon.ca. They may have had it, too, with no manipulation neccessary.
On November 20, 2012 at 6:20 pm ChelSierra Remly said...
I created a short url should anyone be interested is using it:
On November 20, 2012 at 6:22 pm ChelSierra Remly said...
is = in
On November 20, 2012 at 6:23 pm Clever Cherry said...
I got it – thanks. I already have it in paperback but it's nice to have it on my kindle as well.
On November 21, 2012 at 1:11 pm Jessie said...
Jenny. Have you had any problems with someone hacking into your site? And has Krissie had any problems? This morning my bookmark for your site had disappeared from my toolbar. I rebookmarked it and it has been just fine – although previously it was slow to download. And the bookmark for Reinventing Fabulous won't open at all. And I tried opening if from Google and it is the same – it won't open. I have a 6 week old MacBook Air and have had no problems with it at all. And I have not transferred anything from my old iBook G4 onto it. It could be just weird behavior from power surges from all the rain storms we have had (over 2 inches of rain on monday, .6 inch yesterday and at least one wind gust to 100 mph). But I thought it might be something someone did to Krissie's site or attempted to do to yours.
On November 21, 2012 at 4:32 pm ChelSierra Remly said...
If you do a Google search for Anne Stuart, they have her website tagged as possibly compromised. Don't know if that has anything to do with your situation though.
On November 21, 2012 at 10:24 pm Jessie said...
Thanks. It seemed weird after years of using Argh to have it act up on me. And to have Refab totally disappear.
On November 22, 2012 at 12:46 am ChelSierra Remly said...
You're welcome. ReFab has been slow to open for me for a while now. I got a brand new laptop last week, and it's slow on it too. So not sure what's up with that.
On November 23, 2012 at 3:44 pm ChelSierra Remly said...
Do you use AdBlock? Yesterday some sites kept freezing up and I found that the list hadn't downloaded properly. I had it do another download, and now sites are loading better.
I did ctrl+/ to have it come up. Clicked on the logo to bring up the menu. Clicked on Control Preferences … or just click ctrl+shift+f … On the filter subscriptions is a Fanboy's Adblock List. It will say whether or not the download was successful or if there was a problem. Then let you fix it.
Hope this helps your situation.
On November 25, 2012 at 4:38 pm Jo Walton said...
Downloaded, read, thoroughly enjoyed, bought two more of her books.
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Air New Zealand has reduced its carbon emissions by 15%, avoiding 142,000 tonnes of CO2 every year. As well as improving fuel efficiency, it is using biofuels in its ground fleets. Air New Zealand won the 2012 EECA Supreme Award. Read the media release.
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From: Greg Thorne
Location: Tulsa, OK
Date: 09/11/2007
I have a long drive from where I'm currently attending classes in OKC to Tulsa on the weekends, so I picked up "Darwin's Radio" at my local library to keep me occupied for a few weeks.
I enjoyed it. I thought the science was intriguing, and the concept was fresh and original. I'm an analytical person, and a graduate student in Nutrition Science, so the ideas of this novel really appealed to me.
What did break me out of the narrative, though, was the depictions of Christians. It seemed that whenever Christians were mentioned in the story, they were either (a) uneducated, reactionary simpletons who saw the Shiva infection as some sort of punishment from God, or (b) sheep that would follow the directive of anything Pat Robertson says.
I think I should inform you that there are also educated, rational minded Christians out there as well. Christians who understand science, but also believe in the sanctity of life, that would go through with a Shiva pregnancy. Christians who never listen to Pat Robertson, and could care less about what he says (or, think he's an embarrassment to their faith). I thought these types of Christians, the kinds I know personally, were glaring omissions from an otherwise fine book.
Overall, however, I did enjoy it very much, and look forward to "reading" (listening to) your other books as well. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and keep up the good work!
Greg Thorne
2nd Year MA in Nutritional Sciences
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
From: Greg Bear
Date: 09/18/2007
You cite no specific passages, Greg, so I guess I can't respond. Take a look at DARWIN'S CHILDREN for an even more nuanced depiction of religions and affiliations.


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With the Formula 1 world focusing on the forthcoming season opening Australian Grand Prix, the big talking point is how the all new V6 turbo power units will fare in the first race of this new era for the sport – Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo wondered out loud how many cars will cross the finish line on 16 March.
"It will be interesting to see how many cars will finish the first race in Australia," said Montezemolo at the Geneva Motor Show.
Speaking to journalists, the Ferrari boss added, "The design of these new Formula 1 cars is very complicated, with a lot of aspects still to be defined. Some parts of it we have already developed, whereas others still need working on to give their best. The run up to this season is a bit like a puzzle, with the parts slowing fitting together."
With not long to go to the start of the Formula 1 World Championship, many teams – including world champions Red Bull – have had difficulties during pre-season testing and look like heading to Melbourne less than completely ready.
However, the President was only concerned with his own team, "The testing we have been able to do has been indispensible. I'm not interested in what the others are doing, we are only concentrating on ourselves."
"It seems to me, that in terms of reliability the work is very complicated for everyone. These difficulties are understandable, because for 2014, Formula 1 has taken on a big challenge, going down a very innovative route." (GP247-Ferrari)
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I see I'm not the first Colorado resident on here but I don't see Colorado listed in the Regional listings. Seems like there are a lot of missing states, though.
Naw, there not missing... We jsut can't find them at the moment.... :-D
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We've lost another '80s sitcom legend. Alex Karras, 1960s football legend-turned-Webster-star, died at age 77 of kidney failure this morning in his Los Angeles home. The former Detroit Lions defensive tackle was one of the first big (literally) football players to parlay his size and charisma into a successful acting career. While still playing for the Lions, he played himself in the 1968 movie Paper Lions, and after being retired from the team, he ventured into TV, working for Monday Night Football from 1974-76. That's when he also found a new set of fans for playing Mongo in Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles.
And then in 1983, he was welcomed by an entirely new generation of TV viewers when he and real-life wife Susan Clark played the adoptive parents to adorable Emmanuel Lewis in Webster.
Earlier this year, Karras joined other former players in a lawsuit against the NFL, charging that the organization failed to protect him from multiple concussions which he blamed for his dementia. His attorney also told the Associated Press today that Karras suffered from cancer as well. He is survived by his wife and children, George, Alex Jr., Peter and Katie.


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EVANSVILLE - "We need a hotel here," Marvin Guilfoyle leaned in and spoke loud enough for his group of friends at the Wine and Jazz Festival to hear.
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"If we had a hotel," the former Evansville City Controller motioned around to the bustling crowd at the Main Street festival on Saturday, "there would be more people here tonight."
Guilfoyle's friends all nodded in agreement, sipping their wine.
"We all wrote letters to the City Council urging them to vote yes," said Guilfoyle, a retired University of Evansville librarian. "They have to have a municipal death wish if they burn this proposal. This will solidify Downtown. This will bring people in, bring money in a way you can't imagine."
He was referring to an ordinance that the Evansville City Council is expected to vote on at its Monday meeting that would provide $31.5 million of public money for a proposed convention hotel and related infrastructure. The rest of the cost would be picked up by HCW, the project's developer.
The proposal has brought out stark supporters and opponents within the community. Supporters believe the new hotel will revitalize downtown. Many of those against the hotel don't necessarily disagree, but they insist the taxpayers should not pay to get it here.
"I don't think taxpayers should have to pay for it," said Mary Rosenbarger. Her friend, Lori Powell, nodded.
That's a view several City Council members have previously stated. Six of the nine members declared their opposition to the original public funding proposal which called for $37.5 million.
Friday, Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke announced the proposed public contribution was to be cut by $6 million. He hoped doing that would sway some of the council members to vote yes.
"God, let them pass it," Kristi Miller said Saturday night. Her husband, Guilfoyle, and the others at the table all nodded. The group threw out multiple arguments proponents of the project have made since it was first proposed. A hotel would bring in more visitors and, importantly, conventions, they said. Without one, convention business would dry up in Evansville.
Raben and Greg Hart said they would patronize a new hotel if it were to come. "We live 45 minutes away and we like to come to Evansville for a weekend away," Raben Hart said.
"It would be nice to have a new hotel to stay in," Greg Hart chimed in. "With a view of the river. We'd stay there."
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Stewardship and ministries provide opportunities for Christians to make good use of our God-given resources of time, talent, and treasure. It enhances our relationships with God and one another. Stewardship is living out a commitment to be Christ-centered rather than self-centered and involves a conversion of the heart. At Our Lady of the Lake practicing stewardship and ministry isn't just something you do on Sunday - it's every day!
Altar Servers
Joe Chautin - 504-439-2350
The Altar Servers are boys and girls in the 5th grade or older, who assist the presider during Masses, weddings, baptisms, funerals, and other liturgies. Training is offered once a year in the fall.
Deacon Jay Frantz – 985-789-0293
Individuals seeking an annulment from a broken marriage are encouraged to call the church office to set up an appointment to review the Archdiocesan guidelines for submittal of a case to the Tribunal. The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is, by God's plan, an enduring and exclusive partnership between a man and a woman for giving and receiving of love and for the procreation and education of children. An annulment does not deny that a real relationship existed, nor does it imply that the relationship was entered into with ill will or moral fault. In addition, the children of a marriage which has been annulled, do not become illegitimate. Rather, a declaration of nullity by a Church court is a statement that the relationship fell short of at least one of the elements considered essential for a binding, lifelong union.
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Baptisms are celebrated each Sunday after the noon Mass in church. Parents must attend a seminar reviewing the guidelines for Baptism. Our Lady of the Lake requires 2 practicing, confirmed Catholics to stand as Godparents. All forms must be submitted before a date can be set. All forms are located on our parish website at ollparish.info.
Children's Liturgy
Amy Drez - 504-401-3543
The Children's Liturgy is a program which teaches the Gospel to children ages 3-6. During the liturgy of the word, children are called in prayer to meet with volunteers who will present the readings to the children on their level.
Jeff Harris - 985-674-9730
Commentators assist the presider in providing direction during the celebration of the Mass. Archdiocesan training is required. Check the bulletin or website for scheduled class times.
All 11th graders are required to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Students must attend 2 years of preparation for this sacrament. The student must attend Catholic School or CCD for both 9th and 10th grade. They must also attend our Confirmation Preparation Program following their 10th grade year. Please look in the bulletin for registration dates.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Karen Maricle - 985-727-2615
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass. Archdiocesan training is required. Check the bulletin or website for scheduled class times.
Homebound / Nursing Home Ministry
Joan Bailey- 985-624-2936
These Extraordinary Ministers visit homebound parishioners once weekly to share the Eucharist and act as a liaison between the parish and the Church community.
Hospital Ministry
Bonnie Gallodoro - 985-626-5671 ext.107
These Extraordinary Ministers visit 50-60 patients a week in local hospitals to share the Eucharist and let them know they share in our Church community. Training is required.
Jeff Harris 985-674-9730
Lectors take part in the entrance procession with the presider and proclaim the first and second readings.
Beth Zima – 985-626-5671, ext. 116
Couples considering marriage must follow Archdiocesan and parish guidelines. Couples should contact the wedding coordinator at the church office at least 6 months prior to proposed wedding date.
Music Ministry
Sharon Smode - 985-626-5671, x102
The purpose of a choir is to enhance the atmosphere of worship during our Liturgies.
Reconciliation/First Communion
The usual time for First Reconciliation and First Communion is the Second Grade. In addition, according to Archdiocesan Sacramental Guidelines, children must be in their second full year of parochial school or parish religious instruction before receiving the sacraments.
Sponsor Couple Ministry
Beth Zima - 985-626-5671, ext. 116
This ministry is a couple to couple approach to marriage preparation consisting of several meetings between the engaged couple and the Sponsor Couples. The main role of these Sponsor Couples is to be a witness and a guide to our engaged couples and to share their experience of Catholic Marriage.
Stewardship Committee
The Stewardship Committee endeavors to accomplish the work of the Lay Apolostolate in Our Lady of the Lake Parish and the Community it serves by inviting all members to live "Stewardship as a Way of Life."
Ellen Cartier - 985-373-5782
This ministry is responsible for greeting parishioners and churchgoers as they enter mass. In addition, they assist with the offertory collection and ensure the orderly procession for the reception of communion.
Beth Zima - 985-626-5671, x116
Couples seeking to have their marriage validated or "Blessed" in the Catholic Church are encouraged to call the church office to set up an appointment to review the paperwork required. This is a simple and beautiful way to solidify a civil marriage in the sacrament of holy matrimony as well as enable the couple to return to full communion with the Catholic Church.


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DURHAM, N.H. - The University of New Hampshire will be the host of the 2002 NCAA Women's Frozen Four on campus at the 6,501-capacity Whittemore Center. The announcement was made today by the NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Committee.
The semifinal games will be played March 22 and the championship contest is scheduled for March 24.
"We are delighted to have been chosen as the 2002 site for the NCAA Women's Hockey Frozen Four," said UNH Athletic Director Marty Scarano. "UNH is one of the nation's "charter institutions" in sponsoring women's ice hockey and has a great tradition. We are justly proud of our hockey teams and the Whittemore Center. This will allow UNH to showcase its fine programs. We are sure the NCAA will find the "Whitt" a fine venue to host this prestigious event."
"The awarding of the 2002 NCAA National Championship to UNH is a very proud moment for our women's ice hockey program," said head women's ice hockey coach Karen Kay. "The tradition we've established, along with the outpouring of support we've received from the Seacoast community, has been instrumental to the success of UNH hockey and has made the Whittemore Center a special place to play for our student-athletes. I know that UNH hockey and the enitre state of New Hampshire will pull together to make this championship one that the NCAA will be very proud of."
It will mark the second year that the NCAA administers a championship for women's ice hockey. The 2001 Women's Frozen Four will be held March 23 and March 25 at the University of Minnesota's Mariucci Arena.
"The University of New Hampshire has a great history and tradition in women's ice hockey, and the community is passionate about the sport at all levels," said Carolyn Campbell-McGovern, Chairperson of the NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Committee. "The committee is excited about bringing the championship to the East, and we know UNH will do a terrific job as the host institution."
UNH has been the host of NCAA championship events in other sports, including the Division I-AA football tournament games at its own Cowell Stadium in 1991 and 1994.
The Whittemore Center played host to the ECAC women's hockey Championships in 1996 - the building's opening season - when the Wildcats defeated Providence College in the longest game in NCAA history. Brandy Fisher, who was named the winner of the 1998 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, scored in the fifth overtime to end the game with a win for the Wildcats.
New Hampshire owns the fourth-highest women's hockey attendance in in the nation for the 2000-01 season. That number, however, does not include the 1,871 fans - the largest crowd ever for a women's hockey game at the Whittemore Center - who witnessed the Feb. 10 exhibition game against the U.S. National Team.
The Whittemore Center is also the home of the UNH men's ice hockey team, which boasts some of the highest attendance figures in the nation. So far in 2001, UNH's cumulative home attendance is 100,667 and only 17,170 fans are needed to set a new all-time season-high. The UNH men's team has enjoyed sellouts in 15 of 16 Whittemore Center contests this season.
Before moving into the Whittemore Center in 1995, New Hampshire was the host of the ECAC Championships at the old Snively Arena as well.
Prior to the NCAA's sponsorship of a national championship, the American Women's College Hockey Alliance (AWCHA) crowned titleists in the 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons. New Hampshire won the inaugural national championship in 1998 and advanced to the title game in 1999.
Tickets for the 2002 Women's Frozen Four will become available on June 18 and can be obtained by calling TicketMaster at (603) 868-7300. Ticket prices for both sessions are $40 for adults, children and seniors and $20 for UNH students. Prices for single sessions are $20 for adults, children and seniors and $10 for UNH students .


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The Norton Marching Band appears to be one of the most successful and vibrant organizations at Norton High School. For the past
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Bands of America [BOA] Regional Championships and Grand National Championships annually. Finally, the band marches in at least two local parades.
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BOA Monroeville Regional Championships; Monroeville, Pennsylvania
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-Outstanding General Effect in Class A
-Class A Champion
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OMEA Revere Minutemen Marching Band Invitational; Bath, Ohio
-1st Place in Class A
-Best Music in Class A/AA
-Best General Effect in Class A/AA
-Grand Champion
-Superior (I) Rating
OMEA Norton High School "Art In Motion" Marching Band Invitational; Norton, Ohio
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OMEA State Marching Band Finals; Brunswick, Ohio
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2013 Andy Landers Lady Bulldog Basketball Camps
Andy Landers, Camp Director
A four-time National Coach of the Year, Landers' recipe for success is simple - attack every task with the same competitive fire synonymous with his teams. Personal care and attention to detail are the essentials to producing winning basketball in the Winter...and super camps during the Summer.
A Note from Coach Landers...Basketball is more than a game to me, it has been a lifelong calling. As early as the sixth grade, I knew I wanted to coach. I have always found basketball camps to be extremely beneficial. My staff and I are dedicated to making the camp experience valuable and worthwhile for every player at every level. Sessions are designed to build a solid foundation for newcomers or hone the skills of developed players. My continued pledge to you is to make our camps both as enjoyable and productive as possible.
Register Online | 2013 Camp Brochure
For more information, contact Kelly Mathis at 706-542-1176 or email@example.com
A camp experience that's second to none
Every aspect of the Lady Bulldog Basketball Camps, which are open to any and all participants, is meticulously addressed.
Space will be limited to a maximum of 100 in individual camp sessions to provide the best attention and instruction.
Workouts are supplemented with lectures to inspire and teach the game by those who know it best. Who's on tap? Recent sessions included former Lady Bulldogs who have gone on to the WNBA and top college coaches.
The facilities used to stage each session are second to none. Historic Stegeman Coliseum underwent a $12-million facelift in the last year. Returning campers won't recognize it and first-timers won't believe it's 50 years old. In addition, Georgia Basketball's $30-million, 120,000-square foot practice facility is utilized extensively with its magnificent side-by-side private gyms where the Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs practice on a daily basis.
The standard of excellence certainly doesn't stop when you step away from the hardwood.
Campers are housed in UGA dormitories that many Olympians and WNBA superstars once called home!
Breakfast, lunch and dinner ensure peak physical performance. Most meals are in UGA's dining halls, which rank among the finest in the nation.
Individual Camps
Sessions are geared toward skill instruction and development. Campers will work with their favorite Lady Bulldogs and Georgia coaches while being exposed to hands-on teaching incorporating drills and skills used by the team. Each session will provide position breakdowns, shooting instruction, skill stations, 5-on-5 games and much more. Camps will provide instruction and motivation that will assist beginners and experienced players alike.
Camp Dates for 2013
June 3-6: Day Camp Session I
June 14-16: Team Camp
July 8-11: Day Camp Session II
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Beachy Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Johns Hopkins molecular biologist Philip A. Beachy, Ph.D., has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, an honorary society whose members advise the government on scientific matters.Beachy, professor of molecular biology and genetics at Hopkins and an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, has spent his career studying the "hedgehog" gene and protein, work that has advanced understanding of embryo development, cell differentiation and cancer development.
Hedgehog is a signaling molecule, a protein that carries messages from one cell to another. Beachy's early work revealed that hedgehog helps orchestrate the organization of cells into tissues and into organisms, adding to scientists' fundamental understanding of how embryos develop and the important role of signaling molecules in that process.
By studying genetically engineered mice, Beachy and his colleagues have identified the cells, tissues and developmental steps in which hedgehog signaling plays a key role. Their discoveries also revealed hedgehog's links to rare, naturally occurring birth defect syndromes in humans, and other scientists have linked hedgehog's misbehavior to development of certain cancers.
Beachy's work has also revealed how hedgehog is secreted by the cell, how it becomes activated, and what other proteins interact with it. Surprisingly, the work revealed that the hedgehog protein cuts itself in two and is attached to cholesterol - an essential and beneficial role for this otherwise much maligned molecule, he says.
Born in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, in 1958, and a U.S. citizen by birth, Beachy attended Goshen College and Stanford University, where he received his Ph.D. in 1986. He was a staff associate researcher at the Carnegie Institute of Washington from 1986 until 1988, when he came to The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine as an assistant professor. He was promoted to associate professor in 1993, and to full professor in 1998. He has also been affiliated with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) since arriving at Hopkins. He became a full investigator of the HHMI at Johns Hopkins in 2000.
Beachy is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 1997, he received Maryland's Outstanding Young Scientist Award and in 1998 received the National Academy of Sciences Award in Molecular Biology.
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Other Events and Opportunities
The Interfaith Center does not endorse the events listed on this page.
The Lansdale Annual International Spring Festival will be held on Saturday, April 26th 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the North Penn High School.
Admission is free, parking is free.
The Wissahicken Walking the Walk Network will staff an interactive booth. The North Penn High School is probably one of the most religiously and culturally diverse high school in Pennsylvania. The Festival includes international foods, music, entertainment, a Health Fare and tons of children's activities.
For more information and directions, go to their website
Join us for the Interfaith Peace Walk!
This year the Interfaith Peace Walk will take place on April 27 in Kensington/ N. Philly, starting at 3:00 p.m. with a short program and prayers inside the Al Aqsa mosque (3rd and Jefferson).
God and Health
Free one-hour talk by international speaker Rob Gilbert about how correcting misconceptions often held about God shows the nature of God, divine Love, to be a consistent healing Principle.
Saturday, April 20th at 2 pm
Curtis Institute of Music, Lenfest Hall, 1616 Locust Street
Sponosred by: First Church of Christ, Scientist of Philadephia
For more information go to: www.csphilly1.org
Cabrini College Invites You to a Speakers Series:
Ecumenical Faith Reflections on International Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of John XXIII's Peace on Earth.
A free speakers series at Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa., will feature diverse perspectives on international peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and human rights. Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Baptist, and Quaker leaders will visit campus beginning in February to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pope John XXIII's encyclical,Pacem in Terris, or Peace on Earth.
Click here for more information about the speakers and dates.
Heschel-King Festival
Join us for Learning, Conversation, Action & Performances!
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere… Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What is at stake is a social movement, a call for change in social theory and practice… Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Start off the New Year with the Heschel-King Festival, on January 4-5, 2013 at Mishkan Shalom Synagogue, 4101 Freeland Ave, Philadelphia PA 19128, where we will celebrate and learn from the lives, work, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Dr. King and Rabbi Heschel worked together in the 1960's on behalf of racial equality, economic justice and peace. What are the civil rights issues of today? How can we work together across race, religion, class, and ethnicity to create a more just society? Co-sponsored by more than 35 faith and community groups, the Heschel-King Festival will explore these questions for a new generation. We hope you will join us!
Register Today. Admission is free (only a small fee for optional meal) but donations are most welcome. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Fund the Festival . We have chosen to offer the Festival FREE OF CHARGE to welcome as broad a community as possible. Nevertheless, the costs of organizing the event are considerable. We invite participants and supporters to join us in an economic expression of "The Beloved Community" (a phrase frequently used by Dr. King), by sharing what you can to make this festival possible. If you are able, share a bit extra to support those who are not able to contribute much.
Download a Complete Schedule. The Heschel-King Festival will be a robust and inspiring weekend. Keynote speakers include two close colleagues of Dr. King – Dr. Vincent Harding, civil rights historian and scholar and Ms. Dorothy Cotton, former Education Director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun magazine, who studied with Rabbi Heschel. The program includes performances by a multi-faith choir, conversations among the speakers and local leaders, a showcase of 15 community action groups, a performance by a multi-faith group of teens developed by Philly's own Bible Raps, excerpts from a film about Heschel by Steve Brand …and more!
Spread the Word to your Communities and Friends Please reach out to your communities and friends to encourage registration … and support for the Festival! We need your help in getting the word out about this amazing Festival. To help, we attached a two-sided flyer and text for your community's newsletter. Please feel free to use and adapt them.
We look forward to seeing you at the Heschel-King Festival!
New Leadership Opportunity for Walking the Walk Alumni!
Apply to be on the YOUTHadelphia Board!
Deadline: November 26th, 2012
The Interfaith Center is proud to have had three Walking the Walk alumni serve as members of the YOUTHadelphia board, a program of the Philadelphia Foundation.
"YOUTHadelphia is the Youth Advisory Committee of the Philadelphia Foundation's Fund for Children. The mission of YOUTHadelphia is to give Philadelphia teens opportunities to build youth leadership through philanthropy and civic engagement. YOUTHadelphia provides grants of up to $10,000 for youth-led and youth-engaged projects."
Says Walking the Walk Alumni Baseerah Watson, "It felt empowering. It's really cool and a great preparation for the business world!"
Applications are currently open to serve on the YOUTHadelphia board. If you are a currently 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student and live in the city of Philadelphia, please apply!
The deadline is November 26th and the application can be found here.
Past Events
Arabic Poetry Reading
October 10th
7:00pm at Bryn Mawr College
The Congregation Crawl! Presented by Out and Faithful
The William Way Community Center
Sunday, September 23, 11 am, Christ Church
Come "church shop" with your friends at the William Way Community Center by joining Crystal and Candice this fall for our Congregation Crawl. Together we will peruse some of Philadelphia's most affirming and accepting congregations for LGBTQ people. You are invited to relax and get into the swing of it. It doesn't matter what you're searching for—a synagogue, church, or other house of worship—our goal is to introduce you to new faith perspectives as well as offer you the chance to find a new spiritual home. Join us for a trip to historic Christ Church in Olde
Also from the William Way Community Center, the Identity Kit Project – Workshops on Identity & Faith, starting September 20th.
Courage to Connect: Tools for Making Change Happen in Our Community
The Rev. Patricia Davenport, Director for Evangelical at Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod invites you to join the synod and the ELCA's Congregational and Synodical Mission unit for a Churchwide Summit for Leadership and Evangelical Justice.
The Courage to Connect: Tools for Making Change Happen in Our Community summit will be held in Philadelphia September 17-19, 2012. This summit will encourage our relationship with people who are not like us by strengthening our connection with those different from ourselves.
Please join Bishop Claire Burkat, Rev. Stephen Bouman, Executive Director of Congregational and Synodical Mission Unit, ELCA, Rev. Violet Little, the Welcome Church and leaders from across the church for this exciting ELCA Churchwide event. Please click here to download the brochure and registration form, go to www.ministrylink.org, or call 267-323-3752 for more information.
Blessing the Waters: Healthy Water for a Sustainable Future
September 7, 2011
Penn Treaty Park
1199 N. Delaware Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Sponsoring Groups: Protecting our Waters, the Shalom Center, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of PA, Sisters of St. Joseph Earth Center, and many others.
An interfaith gathering at the shore of the Delaware River for the protection of all waterways being threatened by fracking, followed by a free concert at 6:30PM. There will also be food available for purchase, as well as space to picnic.
For more information visit shalegasoutrage.org or e-mail email@example.com.
Download the flyer for this event.
A Taste of Judaism
August 18, 2011
346 Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041
Sponsoring Group: Beth David Reform Congregation
A free series on Jewish spirituality, ethics, and community. Designed for interfaith couples and those curious about Judaism. Led by Rabbbi Jim Egolf. RSVP – email@example.com or call 610-624-3441
August 18, 2011 – 7:00 to 9:00pm
Saxby's, 346 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041
August 25, 2011 – 7:00 to 9:00pm
Saxby's, 346 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041
September 01, 2011 – 7:00 to 9:00pm
Beth David Reform Congregation,
1130 Vaughans Lane, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Web Site: http://www.bdavid.org
Phone Number: (610) 624-3441
ADL's Walk Against Hate
Sunday, May 15, 2011
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Philadelphia, PA
Beginning at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive
and the Schuylkill River Path, adjacent to the Art Museum
The WALK is pet-friendly and will have family-friendly activities.
Sign yourself up…then your family,
your math class,
your soccer team,
or your entire company.
Register Now! $10 for adults, $5 for children Just log on to www.WALKAgainst Hate.org to win the battle against hate.
Prayer Vigil for Peace and Reconciliation in the Middle East
March 20, 2011
Overbrook Presbyterian Church
6376 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Sponsoring Group: Overbrook Presbyterian Church
This is intended to be an interfaith event, open to participation from different communities of faith. If you or someone in your community is interested in participating, or if you have any questions, please contact the prayer vigil coordinator, Jennifer Cleghorn at email@example.com.
Contacts: Phone Number: (215) 877-2744 | Email: email@example.com
The Interfaith Center wishes to inform you about interfaith related events and opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia Region. If you have an additional event/opportunity to publicize, please click on the button below.Submit Your Event or Opportunity
Note: The Interfaith Center is not responsible for the accuracy of the calendar listing. Interested persons are encouraged to confirm the event, the location, date and time with the posting organization.


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New Landlord Steve welcomes you to the Bridge Inn, which has now re-opened and we
are serving an exciting new menu.
Please check here for our latest news.
The Bridge Inn is situated in the pretty town of Hatherleigh close to beautiful Dartmoor
and offers the very best in quality, pub food, real ales and hospitality.
New Landlord Steve has brought the pub back to life with new menus and welcomes customers
old and new.
We create tasty dishes using the finest, locally sourced produce. Join us at lunch
time for a lite bite or in the evenings for a leisurely dinner and you can accompany
your meal with a choice of real ales, fine wines or a soft drink.
Pop in and enjoy a relaxed meal or drink with friends and family in comfortable surroundings
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Kanawha Valley seniors can remember when flamboyant Elmer Fike operated a small Nitro chemical plant and ranted endlessly against government safety inspections. He ran as a Republican against Sen. Robert C. Byrd (singing "Bye, Bye, Bob Byrd" in a TV spot) and abetted the 1974 fundamentalist Kanawha County uprising against "godless textbooks." After Fike's plant closed, taxpayers were stuck with monumental pollution cleanup costs.
His clamor against inspections — echoed often by industrialists and Republicans — came to mind after the explosion at the West Fertilizer Company factory, which killed 14, injured 200 and turned much of a small town to rubble.
University of Texas law professor Thomas McGarity, author of Freedom to Harm, says the doomed plant was a classic example of inadequate inspections. Writing in the Christian Science Monitor, he said Texas has no workable safety enforcement system, and federal inspectors rarely examined the dangerous plant.
When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered the plant to provide its "worst case scenario," operators listed possible leaks, but didn't mention any explosion risk. The EPA took no further action.
Professor McGarity said Republicans in Congress systematically slash spending for safety inspections in an attempt to "starve" watchdog agencies, making them less able to perform their job. It's part of "a concerted attack by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, industry trade associations and conservative think-tanks on what they see as onerous regulatory programs." He continued. …
Since short-staffed government inspectors can't police all plants, the law professor says whistleblowers among plant workers and nearby neighbors should file complaints and lawsuits to spotlight potential dangers.
Of course, another solution would be to value the lives of workers and agree to fully fund and staff meaningful inspections to insure compliance with safety laws. Another part of the solution is to value the lives of firefighters and rescuers who respond when emergencies do occur, and make sure they have the best preparation possible so they don't run into situations where explosions are likely.
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Stanley Burrell knocked down five of XU's 15 three-pointers to set a new school record on the evening.
Jan. 11, 2007
Box Score | Highlights from Game
BRONX, N.Y. - In the 18th meeting all-time between the two schools, Xavier University used a 71.4 percentage from behind the arc to cruise past host Fordham, 71-56, on Thursday evening at Rose Hill Gymnasium. Senior Justin Doellman led the way with a team-high 20 on 7-for-12 shooting, including 4-of-7 from deep, to help the Musketeers improve to 12-4 overall and 2-0 in Atlantic 10 play. The Rams fall to 8-7 on the season and 1-2 in conference action.
Doellman got the Musketeers started as the senior bucketed eight of XU's first 14 points, including two treys, to give Xavier the early six-point advantage.
XU would extend its lead to 11 points after an acrobatic jumper in the lane by Stanley Burrell resulted in a three-point play the old-fashioned way. That would be followed by a 15-footer by Drew Lavender that ended the quick 5-0 run at 22-11 in favor of the Blue and White.
The Musketeers would continue to pour it on as Doellman would cap an impressive 21-1 run over an 8:41 stretch. B.J. Raymond would put on the finishing touches to a great first half by knocking down back-to-back threes to close out the half and give XU its largest lead of the stanza at 29, 44-15.
XU shot an impressive 53.3 percent in the first half, which was the second highest first half percentage of the season behind a 63 percent effort against Detroit. The 44 points scored was the third highest total of the season behind the American (51) and Detroit (50) games.
The offensive was not the only thing clicking for the Musketeers as the team stepped up its defensive efforts to hold the Rams to no field goals over an 8:41 stretch and the lowest point total allowed by XU this season. The 15 points allowed, on 4-of-16 shooting for 25 percent, topped the previous high of 24 allowed in the first half of the Coastal Carolina game and topped the overall mark of points allowed in a half of 22 also recorded in the Coastal game.
It would be a tale of two halves as Fordham would respond to the XU barrage by holding the Musketeers to no field goals over a 7:23 stretch and making a 13-1 run over a 6:02 span during that time to cut the Xavier lead to 15 points, 52-37.
The Rams would continue to chip away at the XU lead, getting as close as 12 points with 4:00 remaining before Burrell took over with two key three-pointers to push the XU advantage back to 19 at 69-50. The two threes by Burrell marked 15 treys by the Musketeers on the evening and set a new school record, with 14 being the previous set last season at Temple on January 25.
The win pushes Xavier's current win streak to four games and the Musketeers now own a 15-3 advantage over the Rams in the series, including taking 14 of the last 15 meetings.
The Musketeers will return to the court this Saturday, January 13, as they continue their first A-10 road trip at Saint Louis. Game time against the Billikens is set for 9:00 pm EST and 8:00 pm local time. You can catch the game live on FSN Ohio with play-by-play and color commentary from Brad Johansen and Steve Wolf.


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The Express-News medical reporting team discusses the health behind the headlines.
Monthly Archive for February, 2009
Doctors often interpret women's heart disease symptoms as psychological
It's all in your head, honey. At least, that's what a lot of doctors think. Although it's well-known that heart disease is a major killer of women, doctors in one study tended in high proportions to blame the women's symptoms of that ailment on stress, according to this blog by Dr. Bonnie Weiner. [Read More]
Mentally ill in jails not just a Bexar County problem
It's long been true that there are more beds for mentally ill people in the Bexar County jail than at the San Antonio State Hospital. That the jails and prisons, chronically a source of budget struggles and crowding issues, are filling up in large part with the mentally ill is, however, a national problem. [Read More]
Recognizing a heart attack
With the launch by a couple of dozen hospitals and EMS companies of the Heart Alert Response System, a regional system of emergency heart attack care, local experts now are urging people to recognize heart attack symptoms and take them seriously. The problem is, recognizing those symptoms isn't so easy, particularly if you're a diabetic, […] [Read More]
Chagas disease here
Chagas disease is a deadly problem in Mexico, Central and South America, but a new screening test for blood donors has shown it's a lot closer to home, as my story on Sunday shows. The question is, how many people are becoming infected in the U.S.? The kissing bugs that transmit it are here, many […] [Read More]
University Hospital to reward 'extraordinary' nurses
Many of us who have been in the hospital, or had a loved one there, are keenly aware of how vital it is for the patient to have a caring, competent nurse on hand 24 hours a day. University Hospital has affiliated with the DAISY Foundation to locally launch an awards program that recognizes nurses […] [Read More]
Fatty acids and heart health: more good news
Put down that mid-morning carne guisada — I know it hurts — and pick up a fish taco (maybe in a corn tortilla). Research from Columbia University Medical Center examines yet another link between omega-3 fatty acids and artery health. Do I sound begrudging? I adore my Tex-Mex. But science is science, fellow grease-lovers. [Read More]
Youth, media and electronic communications: different theories of effects
The studies don't so much contradict one another as point to differing possible effects of increasing electronic media consumption by youngsters. One observes that teens who spent fewer nights out with friends reported less marijuana use. It theorizes that instant messaging, e-mail and cellphones may be replacing some of that face-to-face social interaction. The other […] [Read More]
Radiation threats
For those of us who came of age during the Cold War, who learned to duck and cover in elementary school hallways, the threat of a nuclear attack has always been a bone-chilling one. Although in recent years, the threat of chemical weapons, and biological weapons such as anthrax, seem to have taken center stage […] [Read More]


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Programming and coding for beginners
Ok so I am what you call a BEGINNER!
I had this idea about an app, it reflects my career. Now I want to try and make it real.
I dont know anything about coding, programming etc.
So please someone tell me where do I start, what is the first step.
I have tried to google but I found myself going around and around, not understanding words.
Please help, from the beginning!
There are a bunch of books and free resources available ( like codecademy.com) to help you start coding. That being said, it sounds like you just want the quickest way to build an app. I have used and recommend livecode by runrev because its a super user friendly mobile development platform that doesn't require any formal coding experience. Hope this helps
Hey thanks Chemadian,
But really where do I start. Do I need a special programme or does this state in the books? I have tried to google all this, but I cant find out exactly the first place to start. Do you know what I mean?
If you want to learn how to program i suggest buying some "how-to" books on your preferred coding language and get start practising in a text editor program ( there is one that comes pre-installed on macs or i use textwrangler, which is still free, but has a few more bells and whistles). Like i mentioned earlier codecademy.com is a website that teaches you the basics of coding, and it has a build in text editor right on the website.
awesome, thanks heaps
Just to reiterate what Chemadian has advised, you need to decide on a programming language, also you need to decide if you want to target iOS portable devices, or just Mac desktop PC's.
The only real choices in my opinion, are the C++ or Objective-C languages, if desktop applications are your main focus, then either of the above languages are suitable, but if you want to target the iOS devices, then the Objective-C language will be the number one choice.
There are lots of online resources on both languages, but if Objective-C is your preference, then the book I have listed below is the best I have come across for beginners, its written by the most Knowledgable and upto date tutors on the subject, try not to run before you can walk, make sure you understand the basics, before you attempt a complex app project.
When you get going, if you need any coding help, then come back and see us, maybe we will be able to help you.
Good luck.
Regards Mark
Hi Mark thanks a lot, I will start with this straight away. And yes "walk before running!"
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Soldier from Sanford injured in Fort Bragg training exercise
Military officials have identified the 82nd Airborne soldier killed during a training exercise at Fort Bragg as a 22-year-old man from Ethal, Wash.
Authorities say Army Pfc. James Groth was a cannon crew member.
Authorities say two other cannon crew members, 25-year-old Sgt. Jason Muzzy of Pecos, N.M., and 30-year-old Spc. Scott Yeates of Sanford, Fla., remain in the hospital. The five soldiers who sustained minor injuries and were later released were Staff Sgt. Gonzalo Manriquez, 31, of Babson Park, Fla., the howitzer section chief; Sgt. Keith Robinson, 28, of Fayetteville, N.C., a supply sergeant; Sgt. Jonathan Handwerker, 30, of Dayton, Ohio, a cannon crew member; Spc. Shawn Bates, 22, of Sanford, N.C., a cannon crew member; and Pfc. Yonathanmarti Nunezmartinez, 20, of Flushing, N.Y., a cannon crew member.
A statement from the North Carolina Army post says Friday's blast occurred during artillery live-fire training involving the 18th Fires Brigade. Officials said there was an incident with a M777 light, towed howitzer, but have not released any other details.
The Army is investigating.