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Same-Sex Marriage Statute Prompts Warnings
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ROME, JULY 5, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Catholic bishops in various parts of the world have publicly expressed concern in the wake of Spain's legalization of homosexual marriage and warned about its effects.
Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, warned that the new law is "an aberration of the principles that derive from nature" and stressed that the decision "does not reflect the true will of the Spanish people," the Italian newspaper Avvenire reported Friday.
For his part, Cardinal Alfonso López Trujillo, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, called the Spanish measure an "iniquitous law."
It is hard to understand "how the proposal can promote the family," given that it implies the latter's "destruction," he told Colombia's National Radio Network.
Also on Friday, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, archbishop of Lima and primate of Peru, warned of a dictatorship of moral relativism.
"Evil is disguised as good and is imposed," he said, "and woe to the one who doesn't accept it as he is labeled 'intolerant.'"
"I say all this because we have just learned that … [a] country of an enormous Christian tradition has approved pseudo-marriage and imposed on society a disfigurement, that is, a most pharisaic, hypocritical attack," Cardinal Cipriani said during a Mass.
Grave attack
It is a "grave threat for the family institution and for the future of the world," said Bishop José Hugo Garaycoa Hawkins of Tacna-Moquegua, Peru, in a statement to the Vatican agency Fides.
Archbishop José Ríos Reynoso of Arequipa, Peru, in a note sent to ZENIT, said: "We believe that it is not possible to accept passively such a grave attack against authentic marriage and the painful consequences and sufferings for families. It is necessary, therefore, to defend the historical and moral heritage," which is affected by this law.
"The reasons to reject this law are not against homosexuals, who insofar as human beings have the same rights as the rest of people," he said. "What we wish to do is to defend the anthropological and social reality of the union of man and woman, in its specificity and in its irreplaceable value for the common good."
Bishop Catalino Claudio Giménez Medina of Caacupe, president of the Paraguayan episcopate, told Fides: "For the sole desire to appear as a nation in the vanguard, trampling on fundamental principles, the Spanish government has approved a law that legalizes the so-called marriage of homosexual couples.
"This is no more than the aberration of a society without objectives and horizons, which causes profound confusion, the fruit of an age that shows itself ever more decadent."
Step backward
Archbishop John Baptist Odama of Gulu, Uganda, in statements to Fides, said: "I hope that other countries will not follow Spain's example. Europe seems to be losing its soul and to be prey to a relativism without ethics."
Archbishop Theodore Adrien Sarr of Dakar, president of the Senegalese episcopate, lamented: "This law is a step backward, not a step forward, in human civilization, because it goes against the natural law.
"Africans of all religious creeds have been profoundly astonished by this law, because the natural law is rooted in our continent's culture."
Fides, the Holy See's missionary news agency, also reported the statements of Father Donald De Souza, secretary-general and spokesman of the Indian episcopate.
"The Church in India expresses its disconcert over the approval of the law that legitimizes homosexual 'marriage' in Spain," he said. "The Indian episcopal conference expresses its full solidarity with the Spanish bishops in the battle for life and the authentic family which they carry forward."
Father De Souza stressed that "beyond the Christian religion, ancient Indian traditions see marriage as between man and woman, and would in no way understand marriage between two men or two women."


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Feb. 26Black History Month DeKalb Technical College's Student Affairs Departments hosts "Celebrate As We Educate, Moments in Black History," Covington Campus Auditorium, 16200 Alcovy Road, Covington, reception at 6:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Info: 404-297-9522, ext. 1291. Christian Singles The Rockdale/Newton Christian Singles Group hosts its dinner group, Jim 'N Nick's BBQ, 2275 Ga. Highway 20 in Conyers, 7 p.m. Info: 770-785-4453. Pond Management The Newton County Extension Office hosts a pond management class, learn about stocking, feeding, weed control and more, Newton County Library, 6 to 9 p.m. Info: 770-784-2010. 'The American Clock' The Newton County Arts Association presents "The American Clock," Feb. 26, 27 and 28, Oxford College, Tarbutton Performing Arts Building, 8 p.m., tickets $5. Info: e-mail: email@example.com with the night, number of tickets and any special requests. Board of Education The Rockdale County Board of Education public hearing, opportunity to share comments concerning the development of the school system budget for fiscal year 2010, Central Board Room, 954 N. Main St., 6:45 p.m. Board of Education The Rockdale County Board of Education regular monthly meeting, Central Office Board Room, 954 N. Main St., 7 p.m. Bible Classes Abiding Grace Lutheran Church hosts Bible information classes, a 12-week program, Thursdays, 5510 Ga. Highway 212, Covington, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Info: 770-385-7691, Vicar Aaron West or e-mail: email@example.com. XYZ Organization The XYZ Organization, lunch meeting, Elvis tribute artist Ben Mance presents program, First Baptist Church of Conyers, 2100 Ga. Highway 138, 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-483-8700. Financial Workshop Salem High School is hosting a financial workshop for Salem High School students and parents, Salem High School, 3551 Underwood Road, Conyers, Salem Theater, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 770-929-0176. Feb. 27 Pancake Supper The Oxford Lions Club hosts annual pancake supper, Palmer Stone Elementary School, 1110 N. Emory St., Oxford, $5 for adults and $3 for children, 5 to 8 p.m. Info: 770-786-4896. Movies That Matter Conyers First United Methodist Church, Movies That Matter, showing "Fireproof," 921 N. Main St., kids movie offered and childcare provided by making reservations, 7 p.m. Info: 770-483-4236. Nancy Guinn Library The Nancy Guinn Library holding an after-hours event - African-American Read-In, stories, activities and snacks, 864 Green St., 7 p.m. Newton County Library The Newton County Library Board of Trustees, 7116 Floyd St., Covington, 9 a.m. Info: 770-787-3231. Fish Dinners St. Pius X hosts fish dinners on six Lenten Fridays, $6 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12, St. Pius X, 2621 Ga. Highway 20, Conyers, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 770-483-3660. Feb. 28 Step and Dance Competition Jayann Youth Network and Girls To Women sponsoring 2nd annual step and dance competition, Newton High School, 1 p.m. Info: 404-797-0624 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Seasonal Craft Program Newton County Library hosts a seasonal craft project, for all ages, in the Story Room at Newton County Library, 7116 Floyd St., Covington, 3 p.m. Info: 770-787-3231. 'Behind the Mask' Good Hope Baptist Church will present the play "Behind the Mask," by Anna Kay P. Murray, Good Hope Baptist Church, public is invited, 4 p.m. Info: 770-787-4928. Free Throw Contest The Knights of Columbus Council hosts annual Free Throw Contest. Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited, J.P. Carr Gym, 986 Hardin St. in Conyers, Sign-ups begin at 9:30 a.m. Info: 678-553-3278 or 770-330-1281 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Rockdale Democratic Party The Rockdale County Democratic Party members meeting, Rep. Pam Stephenson (District 92) speaking, Johnson Park Recreation Center, continental breakfast served, 9 a.m. Info: e-mail: email@example.com Black History Program The Rockdale County Branch of NAACP's Annual Community Black History Program, the Rev. Anthony Smith speaking, Bald Rock Baptist Church, 2284 Old Covington Road, Conyers, 6 p.m. Info: 770-922-9408. Free Seminar Corinth Missionary Baptist Church hosts business seminar, "How to Start a Business," Lucy Holifield speaking, 813 South Cherokee Road, Social Circle, free, 10 a.m. to noon. Info: 770-464-2949. March 1 'The Shirey's' The Community Church of Praise hosts a gospel night featuring "The Shirey's," 10 Birds Crossing, Covington, 5 p.m. Info: 770-787-4311 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Church Anniversary White's Chapel United Methodist Church hosts 139th anniversary, 2020 White's Chapel Road, Conyers, 11 a.m., fellowship following service. Info: 770-922-0227. Gospel Band Allen Memorial United Methodist Church hosts The Flatpickers Gospel Bluegrass Band, 803 Whatcoat St., Oxford, 6 p.m. March 2 Dr. Seuss Day The Nancy Guinn Library celebrating Dr. Seuss Day, storytime at 10:30 a.m., crafts, balloons and more throughout the day, 864 Green St., Conyers. Rockdale Homeowners The Rockdale Coalition of Homeowners and Civic Associations, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, 6 p.m. NAACP The Rockdale County Branch of NAACP, Sheriff Jeff Wigington speaking, Macedonia Baptist Church, 1052 Barton St., Conyers, 7:30 p.m. Info: 404-401-0189. Tour of Historical Sites Deadline to register for tours of local historic sites, including the Aaron Parker House and the Haralson-Parrish House. Sponsored by the Rockdale County Historical Society, tours to be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7. Info: 770-922-4547. New Rock Chapter Noon deadline to register for the New Rock Chapter of the IAAP presentation of "Fitness and Diet and the Benefits they Provide," Rockdale Medical Center, 1412 Milstead Ave., Classroom 2, cost: $18, registration at 6 p.m. Info: 770-918-3146 or 770-918-3913. March 3 Peek's Chapel Showcase Day Peek's Chapel Elementary holds a PCE Showcase Day, showcasing performing arts, physical education, and more, Peek's Chapel Elementary, 2800 Avalon Parkway, Conyers, 8 to 10 a.m. Info: 770-761-1842 ext. 130. League of Women Voters Rockdale-Newton League of Women Voters meeting, Sheriff Jeff Wigington and Sheriff Ezell Brown speaking, Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Drive, Conyers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 678-615-7598. Main Street Board The Conyers Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Board meeting, City Manager's Office, City Hall Complex, 1184 Scott St., 6 p.m. Info: 770-483-4411. March 4 Scrapbooking Scrapbooking class, Olivia Haydel Senior Center, 6 to 8 p.m., cost is $25, advance registration required. Info: 770-922-4633, Susan. Reclaiming the Five Senses St. Andrews Charismatic Episcopal Church hosts a Lenten study series called "Reclaiming the Five Senses," five Wednesdays, 375 Old Oxford Road, Covington, 7 p.m. Info: 678-371-6498. March 5 Celebrate Life Banquet Refuge Pregnancy Center hosts annual Celebrate Life Banquet, tickets are $12.50 or $100 for a table of 8, 6:30 p.m. Info: 770-922-5939. Board of Assessors Rockdale County Board of Assessors work session, 981 Milstead Ave., BOA Conference room, 10 a.m. Social Circle Theatre The Master's Academy of Fine Arts presents "Shakespeare with a TWIST!," noon, also March 6 and March 7 at 7 p.m., Social Circle Theatre. Info: 404-580-5737. March 6 American Musical Journey The Newton County Arts Association presents Dallas Brass - American Musical Journey, 7 p.m., Porter Hall Auditorium, Newton High School, tickets: $20 Adults, $15 senior citizens, $10 students. Info: 770-786-8188 or www.newtoncountyarts.org. March 7 MEGA Sports Camp Conyers Church of God hosts MEGA Sports Camp for children, ages 5 through 12, Conyers Church of God, 1825 Ga. Highway 138 in Conyers, 9 a.m. to noon, $15, Info: 678-614-1942 or visit www.ccogignite.multiply.com. Jail Museum Tours The Rockdale County Historical Society sponsors tours of the Olde Jail Museum, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 770-929-4270 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. Newborn Opry Gospel The Newborn Opry Southern Gospel featuring Logan Smith, Crimson River Quarter and Enlisted Quartet, Newborn School, Newborn, $5 per person, 6 p.m. Info: 404-815-9973 or www.newbornopry.com. March 8 Women's Day Bentley Hill United Methodist Church celebrating annual Women's Day, "Christian Women Working Through God For Change," 584 Bentley Hill Road, Stockbridge, 11 a.m. Info: 770-957-6140. March 9 Newton Board of Elections The Newton County BOE and Voter Registration regular monthly meeting, 1113 Usher St., Suite 103, Covington, 2 p.m. Info: 770-784-2055. March 11 Scrapbooking Scrapbooking class, Olivia Haydel Senior Center, 6 to 8 p.m., cost is $25, advance registration required. Info: 770-922-4633, Susan. Reclaiming the Five Senses St. Andrews Charismatic Episcopal Church hosts a Lenten study series called "Reclaiming the Five Senses," five Wednesdays, 375 Old Oxford Road, Covington, 7 p.m. Info: 678-371-6498. March 13 Special Speaker CrossPoint Christian Church hosts Ben Alexander, author of "Out of Darkness," 4550 Ga. Highway 20, Conyers. 7 p.m. Info: 770-483-1887 or www.espministries.com. March 14 Free Concert East Lithonia Baptist Church hosts free concert featuring Crystal River, 2219 Jacksonville Road, Lithonia, 7 p.m. Info: 770-314-5331. March 15 Fellowship of Love Day Sanctuary of Christian Fellowship hosts Fellowship of Love Day, Medical Alliance Building, 1775-A Access Road, Covington. Info: 770-787-3305. Hightower Trail Anniversary Hightower Trail Elementary hosts 20 year anniversary reception, former and present students invited to attend, Hightower Trail Elementary School, 2510 Ga. Highway 138, Conyers, 3 to 5 p.m. Info: 770-388-0751 ext. 179 or e-mail email@example.com. March 17 St. Patrick's Day Parade St. Patrick's Day Parade, Olde Town Conyers, 4:30 p.m. Info: 770-602-2606. Citizens Sheriff's Academy Class The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office is taking applications for its Citizens Sheriff's Academy Class, Sheriff's Office, 911 Chambers Drive, Conyers, Tuesdays, March 17 through May 12, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Info: 770-918-6726. March 18 Reclaiming the Five Senses St. Andrews Charismatic Episcopal Church hosts a Lenten study series called "Reclaiming the Five Senses," five Wednesdays, 375 Old Oxford Road, Covington, 7 p.m. Info: 678-371-6498. March 19 Board of Assessors Rockdale County Board of Assessors work session, 981 Milstead Ave., BOA Conference room, 10 a.m. Remembering Lewis Grizzard The Rotary Clubs of Covington and Social Circle host "Remembering Lewis Grizzard - In His Own Words," special performance by Bill Oberst Jr., proceeds benefit the American Heart Association and local Rotary projects, Social Circle Theater, Social Circle, 2 to 4 p.m., tickets: $19.99 per person and can be purchased at Pinnacle Bank, The Covington News or the Rockdale Citizen, or by mail: Remembering Lewis Grizzard, P.O. Box 164, Social Circle, GA 30025. Atlanta Zoo Rockdale County Parks and Therapeutic Recreation hosts trip to the Atlanta Zoo, bus leaves from Johnson Park, 12:30 p.m., 1781 Ebenezer Road, cost: $3. Info: 770-918-6306. March 20 Fashion Show Rock the Runway Fashion Show, benefits Rockdale County High School's prom, RCHS Theater, 6:30 p.m. Info: 678-431-9292. March 21 Resource Fair The Newton/Rockdale Resource Fair for families of children with disabilities birth through adult, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 24 Soil and Water Conservation The Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation meeting, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission's Regional Office, 1500 Klondike Road, Suite A109, Conference Room, Conyers, 8:30 a.m. Info: 770-761-3020. March 25 Reclaiming the Five Senses St. Andrews Charismatic Episcopal Church hosts a Lenten study series called "Reclaiming the Five Senses," five Wednesdays, 375 Old Oxford Road, Covington, 7 p.m. Info: 678-371-6498. March 26 An Evening of Learning Rockdale County Public Schools hosts an evening of learning for parents, faculty and the community, session 1 begins at 4:45 p.m., session 2 begins at 7 p.m., Conyers Middle School. Info: https://pdx.rockdale.k12.ga.us. Financial Workshop Salem High School is hosting a financial workshop for Salem High School students and parents, Salem High School, 3551 Underwood Road, Conyers, Salem Theater, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 770-929-0176. March 27 Art Exhibit Newton County Schools and Newton County Library presents True Colours, Youth Art Exhibit, Newton County Library, 7116 Floyd St., Covington. Info: 770-786-8188. March 28 March for Babies March of Dimes' March for Babies, Olde Town Pavilion, Conyers, registration starts at 8 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. Info: 678-546-0023, Stephanie Moraille or email@example.com. Defensive Driving Class AARP sponsors a defensive driving class, AARP members pay $12, non-members pay $14, Heritage Hills Baptist Church, 987 Ga. 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EDITOR: Before I vote for any more elected officials in Sonoma County ("Wysocky to seek county's top fiscal post," Tuesday), I want to know what their potential retirement package is worth. After being blindsided by the former tax collector, Rod Dole, who retired nearly a decade before us mere workers who are supporting his $250,000 a year pension, I want to know the bottom line. I am sick of elected officials lining their pockets at our expense.
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Rather than continue down this self-destructive path of locking away historically unprecedented percentages of our society, we should be looking to rebuild the entire system.
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A key excerpt from John Boehner's Monday night speech on the debt ceiling:
The New Republic's Jonathan Chait writes: "Boehner says he wants to cut trillions, which would have to entail cutting Social Security and Medicare." Politico's Jake Sherman came to a similar conclusion: "by mentioning 'trillions' in long-term cuts, Boehner is clearly putting entitlement reform in play — including Medicare — since it would be nearly impossible to cut trillions without affecting entitlement spending."
But the House Republicans' budget resolution cuts spending by $6.2 trillion compared to the president's budget over the next decade. The GOP budget does not touch Social Security. And Paul Ryan's proposed Medicare reform wouldn't begin to go into effect for 10 years*--that is, outside the budget window. So why would anyone claim that the only way to achieve trillions in savings is through Medicare and Social Security cuts?
In fact, the Ryan budget achieves about $2 trillion in spending cuts just by capping non-defense discretionary spending and restraining the growth of Medicaid:
Yes, Boehner said that "everything is on the table," including "honest conversations" about preserving Medicare. But does having an "honest conversation" mean anything more than continuing to make the case for Medicare reform in the long run?
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Egypt: Graffiti Over Presidential Palace Walls
Written by Ahmed Awadalla On 13 December 2012 @ 18:58 pm | No Comments
In Arabic, Arts & Culture, Egypt, English, Freedom of Speech, Middle East & North Africa, Photography, Photos, Protest, Weblog
It seems like the revolutionary spirit is galvanized in Egypt, thanks to President Mohammed Morsy's power grab [1] – his recent decision that gave him broad decision-making power. The decision sparked nation-wide protests, most notably a sit-in was staged around the presidential palace.
Photographer Jonathan Rashad [2], who has been actively using his camera to document major events since the beginning of the Egyptian revolution, shared the following photographs of graffiti which tell the story on his Flickr account [3].
Here is a selection:
The sit-in in front of the palace was attacked on December 5th, which resulted 6 deaths and much more left injured. Testimonies of anti-Morsi protesters being tortured [7] at the hands of Morsi supporters began surfacing later. Various walls were erected around the palace to prevent protesters from approaching. These walls were targets of graffiti artists as well.
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URL to article: https://globalvoices.org/2012/12/13/egypt-graffiti-over-presidential-palace-walls/
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[1] power grab: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/nov/22/world/la-fg-egypt-morsi-powers-20121123
[2] Jonathan Rashad: https://twitter.com/JonathanRashad
[3] his Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drumzo/sets/
[4] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drumzo/8264591190/in/set-72157632220070345
[5] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drumzo/8263518181/in/set-72157632220070345
[6] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drumzo/8264595378/in/set-72157632220070345
[7] protesters being tortured: http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/11/evidence-of-torture-by-egyptian-islamists/
[8] Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drumzo/8263509313/in/set-72157632220070345/
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Bishop Connolly High School has shaped and developed some incredible young talent over the years, and Tommy Keyes is one such example.
Along with his classmate and varsity baseball teammate Ian Chaney, Keyes is a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). For his two years with SADD, Keyes has helped create awareness with the dangers of drinking and driving during prom season and the detrimental effects of smoking.
Keyes has also helped Connolly's athletic programs during his off seasons by performing as the scorer for the girls' volleyball team the last three years.
What separates Keyes from his peers is the amount of community work he does while at the same time excelling in the classroom and starring as one of the area's best sports athletes.
Tommy is a two-time Renaissance Winner, which is a teacher-nominated award presented to those students for being a peer among peers in student excellence. Keyes maintains a 3.4 GPA while enrolled in Honors classes at Connolly.
The last four years Keyes has served as a Eucharist minister and the previous six years as an alter server at Sacred Heart Church in Fall River.
Growing up in Somerset, a lot of his friends from there asked him to take part in the Relay for Life, a 24-hour walkathon, which he has participated in the last five years. The event has helped raise more than $50,000. "I did it when I was at Somerset and a lot of my friends asked me to do it with them. It's fun," said Keyes, who added they have had carwashes and bake sales to help raise money.
In 2012, Keyes participated in a two-day 92-mile bike ride for the Pan Mass Challenge, an organization founded in 1980 that helps raise money for life-saving cancer research by holding bike-a-thons of varying routes and lengths. Keyes said he didn't train for the ride. "I thought I was OK at the start, but I realized in those two days I wasn't," laughed Keyes in reference of being fit for the race. "What got me through it was the other people around us that were encouraging you and signs from people saying 'thank you.' It just gave you chills. It was fun."
Keyes would love to do the Pan Mass Challenge again but not this year, as he is too busy prepping for college.
In the fall, Keyes will be attending Salve Regina College majoring in secondary education and English. He also plans on continuing to play basketball at Salve Regina, a sport where he stood out at Bishop Connolly as the school's second all-time leading scorer with 1,351 points.
As an athlete, Keyes is one of seven 1,000 points scorers at Connolly, thus putting his stamp on Bishop Connolly boys' basketball history. He also is a three-time Herald News All-Scholastic basketball star, and was named to both the Boston Herald and Boston Globe All Scholastic Boys Basketball All-Star team.
Page 2 of 2 - After college Keyes wants to return to the area to teach. "I'm looking forward in coming back to the area and teaching wherever I can find a job. I would like to be in the inner city and be a difference maker," said Keyes. "There are struggling backgrounds there as everywhere else, but I feel as though that I could do best with students like that. I've played basketball. I've played sports as well as interacted with people in other community events where I feel I can help those people."
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The only people who showed up on Wednesday for a public hearing on Ball State University's proposed tuition increase were university officials and three news reporters.
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A week removed from the Super Bowl, who is the early favorite to win it all in 2014?
By Kate Fagan
I think next year's Super Bowl will be a rematch (for the second time) of the New England Patriots and the New York Giants.
This will be the perfect matchup because both teams are used to New York's cold weather, so the media won't be able to make a big fuss about the weather in the host city. (OK, who are we kidding? Doesn't matter which teams are playing; the weather will play a starring role.) I think this will be the Patriots last chance at glory with QB Tom Brady. As for the Giants, well, they're really good every other year or so. Makes sense they'd be good the year their city is hosting.
I'm also going in early on who will be next year's halftime act. Sadly, Bruce Springsteen already has performed at halftime, or he'd be in line to rock the house. So who will be tapped? I say Broadway -- compilation of all of the best numbers.
Next year will be a New York-centric Super Bowl -- all the way around.
By Melissa Isaacson
If Jim Harbaugh ever lets the rest of us forget about that non-pass-interference call, and Im not getting my hopes up, hes not likely to do the same with his team.
San Franciscos loss to Baltimore in Super Bowl XLVII after three failed chances by the 49ers to score from the 5-yard line with less than two minutes remaining would normally serve as motivation enough this offseason. Having Harbaugh drive that memory home with the added message that they had the title ripped from their grasp should make them hungrier.
Combine that with a team that will return one of the best offensive and defensive lines in the league -- and a young quarterback who nearly led the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history and should only continue to develop -- and I like the 49ers to return to the big game and win their sixth title next season.
By Michelle Smith
The Denver Broncos look like an early favorite in their second season with Peyton Manning at the helm.
Denver has what is considered the easiest schedule in the NFL next season, particularly with so many struggling opponents in the AFC West.
Finishing with the AFC's best record at 13-3 this past season, the Broncos have set expectations and perhaps set the table. Manning will be stronger, more settled and more in tune with his receivers, and the Broncos have enough talent on both sides of the ball to wear the favorite label comfortably as the 2013 season begins.
By Jane McManus
So the way the NFL is going, it's all about the quarterback. When you have the combination of a great quarterback and a front office that invests in skill players, plus a scouting department that can pull in an occasional overlooked player in the draft, you have a team that can be a Super Bowl contender for a number of years.
With so much left to be determined through free agency, I'd say early contenders are teams that with a winnable structure in place -- San Francisco, the Giants, Denver, New England and Green Bay.
Those teams are solid enough that a free-agency loss won't be too damaging, and they can still build through the draft.
Picking a Super Bowl winner in February is a thankless job, but there is a reason the playoffs have so many returning teams. Stable franchises and good owners who find franchise quarterbacks have always been a winning formula.
By Sarah Spain
The team best set up to win it all next year is the team that just barely got beat this year. With Colin Kaepernick showing signs of greatness after just a handful of NFL starts, Justin Smith and Patrick Willis leading a dominant defense, and out-for-blood Jim Harbaugh at the helm, the 49ers are the clear favorite to emerge victorious in 2014.
Of course, preseason picks rarely come true. (Heck, neither do midseason picks.) That's why we watch -- for stories like the 2011 Giants and the 2012 Ravens. Right now, it's anyone's game.


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The crew of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" finished its work in Rochester last Thursday, wrapping a 10-day shoot that captured onlookers' imaginations with car chases and gunfights and brought residents from all over Monroe County downtown to see the action first-hand.
Though the film's fleet of NYPD cruisers and yellow taxi cabs left last week, the experience of working on the set will stick with one Rochester Institute of Technology student for years to come.
Loren Azlein, a fourth-year film and animation student in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, worked as a camera production assistant on set throughout the shoot. She got the opportunity after taking a production assistant workshop at the Rochester/Finger Lakes Film and Video Office and found out she had been selected only three days before shooting began.
"Working on this production has definitely cemented the fact that this is what I want to do with my life," Azlein said in an interview during her lunch break on the last day of shooting. "I definitely want to be on location on production sets working alongside the camera crew. I don't know entirely what position I want to be in yet, but I definitely know this is where I want to be in my future."
Q: How did you feel when you first heard you landed the job?
A: I was more than excited. I was actually with my parents. They were up in Rochester because I had my last senior game, and we were at dinner. I got the email on my phone because I was constantly checking it, and I was like "I got the job!" They started screaming, so they were real excited for me too.
Q: What's your role on the set?
A: They call me the runner. I'm working directly with the camera crew. I take the film from the camera loader and bring it directly to the camera, then back and forth from that. I make sure all the batteries are charged and distribute them to all the different cameras. We have at some times seven film cameras all running at once and three digital cameras, so I have to run batteries and mags [camera magazines] between all of those, which is a little exhausting.
Sometimes I get the slate ready, which means I have to find out what the scene number is and write all the information directly on the slate. I get a bunch of camera accessories that are needed, like I'll bring somebody a lens or a different type of cable or filter. I go back and forth between the camera truck to the set and get everybody what they need, with the occasional coffee run too.
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Q: What's a typical day like for you and the crew?
A: I get here anywhere between 5:30 and 7:30 in the morning. That's usually our call time. We have about eight camera carts, and cameras go on most of those. I have to make sure each one has extra batteries and an extra mag for the camera so that when one runs out of film it gets loaded on and is ready to go right away. I pretty much just do what people need from me, running back and forth from place to place all day.
I have a [pedometer] which counts your steps, and the other day it said I went 38,000 steps, which is equivalent to 17 miles, so I'm doing a lot and a lot of walking.
W: What is the atmosphere on set like?
A: It's really laid back — more so than I thought. Everyone's been really great and really nice and supportive knowing that I've never been on a professional film set before. I know what I'm doing, but not in the professional setting. I get to learn how a feature film is run.
It's a little different for this particular shoot, because this is the second unit stunt crew. We're just crashing cars and shooting a chase scene, so the setting is a little interesting because there are so many cameras going at once in so many different locations that there's a lot of people on the crew I need to attend to.
W: What have you found most challenging about the experience?
A: The most challenging part is trying to make everybody happy. I'm one of two camera PAs, and there are approximately 15 to 20 different camera people in our department. I'm all over the place. When I get orders to do something, there's always three other people that need something at the same time, so it's challenging trying to get everything straight and clear. It's kind of hard to be in four places at once. When I go get coffee sometimes I miss people, and I have to go get like 15 coffees at once. I've only gotten orders wrong one or two times and I feel really bad, so it's challenging to have to report to so many people's needs.
W: What has surprised you most about the job?
A: It surprised me how the atmosphere is friendly. I was kind of expecting it to be a little daunting, with people looking down on me and splitting me in different directions and yelling at me to do this, do that, but that's not how it's been. It's been very nice.
I think the most unexpected thing I've found was that all of these people that I'm working with are top camera department people, and they were more than happy to take me in and show me how to do their thing and were more than helpful in trying to make sure that I know what I'm doing in my future, because I'm graduating from college in a week and a couple days. This has kind of roped me into the industry and it's going to hopefully help me with what I'm going to do in the near future.
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W: Do you have any plans for the near future?
A: I'm still figuring it out, but my lease runs out at the end of this month so I need to find someplace to move. They're all telling me to move to New York City because that's where all the jobs are now, so I think that's where I'm headed.
Q: How do you think it'll feel to see your name in the credits when "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" hits theaters next May?
A: I'm not entirely sure if it's in the credits or not. I think it is, but I'm not sure. If it is, I'm making everybody watch this movie with me, just so they can see the credits. They're all going to have to stay and watch the credits just so they see my name.
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"Microsoft .NET for Programmers" - Release announcement - Manning Publications
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Manning Publications Releases
Microsoft .NET for Programmers
GREENWICH, January 15, 2002
Manning Publications Co. is broadening its publishing scope by releasing the first in its series of books designed to cover .NET, Microsoft's new programming platform, arguably the most important Microsoft innovation since the introduction of Windows itself. .NET fuses desktop and network-based development and provides programmers with a unified, language-neutral framework. It also makes many existing developer skills obsolete and a transition to .NET inevitable.
Microsoft .NET for Programmers is designed to ease that transition.
Manning's focused, no-nonsense approach is evident in this book. A concise text written in a lucid writing style, it presents the multitude of complex concepts of .NET simply and assembles them into a meaningful whole.
While other books in the market are bloated trying to contain all of .NET in one volume, this 386-page book is light on its feet. It teaches savvy programmers the key skills they need in order to design and implement fully functional .NET applications now.
The book begins with an overview of the .NET architecture and introduces the fundamental .NET features, illustrated through practical examples using the C# language. The author incrementally builds a case study that takes the reader through the design of an application engine and its implementation as a .NET assembly. This enables the reader to create different versions of the
application using Windows Forms, Remoting, Web Services, Windows Services, COM, MSMQ, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and the Mobile Web SDK. A bonus 30-page
appendix contains an introduction to the C# programming language, useful in understanding the book's examples. Source code is included in the book as well as online at the publisher's Website. Readers will profit further from direct access to the author at the publisher-sponsored Author Online forum (www.manning.com/ grimes/forum.html). Microsoft .NET for Programmers is published in both print and
ebook editions.
About the Author
Fergal Grimes is a .NET expert with 15 years' experience developing diverse applications for embedded, mainframe, client/server, and Web-based
platforms. He is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer and a Sun Certified
About Manning Publications Co.
A growing and well-respected independent publisher of computer books, Manning is launching its .NET series with Microsoft .NET for
"Ever since it was announced in the summer of 2000, we have viewed .NET as an opportunity to offer Microsoft-oriented developers Manning's brand of computer book." says its publisher, Marjan Bace, PhD. "There is a massive amount of .NET knowledge and they will have to retool their skills. The Manning .NET books will be well focused and without fluff which is what
most experienced people are looking for." Other books planned for Manning's new series include ADO.NET Programming, Windows Forms Programming in C#, and others in development on sub-topics such as .NET Remoting, Security, ASP .NET Controls, Multithreading, and .NET and XML.
Microsoft .NET for Programmers By Fergal Grimes
Print edition: Softbound, 386 pages, $34.95
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Why to buy a book if there is so much info in Internet...
But what is torturing me it is whether MS has certification exams on OOAD/UML/patterns?
I plan to pass UML exam but there is nothing stand-alone or not connected to application server administrations or Java while UML is rather omni-present.
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Intel Atom processor used in Lenovo Tab S8 with Burst Performance Technology
Lenovo kicked off its IFA device launches, by revealing its first Intel-powered Android tablet. The Lenovo Tab S8 uses a quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 with 2GB of RAM, with the processor's Burst Performance Technology said to help provide more processing power when it is required, in turn saving on battery life when performing lower-impact tasks.
On the front of the 64-bit tablet is an eight-inch 1920x1200 display with a 1.6-megapixel webcam, while on the back is an 8-megapixel camera with an f2.2 lens. Storage capacity runs to 16GB, the dual front speakers use Dolby audio processing, and the battery life is said to last for up to seven hours, while connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, with optional LTE access.
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Allegheny Health Network unveils new brand logo in Jefferson Hills
Employees and visitors at Jefferson Regional Medical Center had a chance to see the Allegheny Health Network brand that was introduced on Wednesday.
Jefferson is one of seven hospitals in the Allegheny Health Network marking the new colors and logo.
"This brings together a single brand for the network of providers and hospitals Highmark partnered with in the community," Jim Cooper, senior executive vice president at Jefferson Regional, said.
He said the facility will maintain its name in the network, which has more than 2,000 physicians.
Employees, volunteers and medical staff had a chance to attend one of three gatherings to see the new brand, and new signage was displayed throughout the hospital.
"We are showing that we are committed to patient care," Cooper said, "and we wanted to spend the day telling our employees and visitors all about it. We are proud to be a part of the Allegheny Health System."
In June, Jefferson Regional and Highmark took steps to pursue a strategic partnership they said will "enable both organizations to continue to provide patients with quality health care at affordable costs."
Allegheny Health Network was established by Highmark when the state Insurance Department approved the insurance company's acquisition of West Penn Allegheny Health System in March.
"Today is another significant step forward in the establishment of Allegheny Health Network as the region's premiere health care provider," Dr. William Winkenwerder, president and CEO of Highmark, said.
"Our brand rollout marks the start of a long conversation we will be having with the community about why Allegheny Health Network is uniquely capable of providing the high-quality, affordable health care choices that are so vital to the future of health care in our region and beyond," Winkenwerder said.
Jefferson Regional is embarking on four major construction projects, two of which will result in new service initiatives.
One involves women's services, including obstetrics. "It's a big deal for a hospital to open an OB unit," Cooper said. "Plus, we will have a full range of subspecialty services, including a GYN oncology surgeon who recently joined our staff."
Construction on that project is expected to begin in 30-60 days and be completed within 14-18 months.
The hospital will construct a comprehensive cancer care center that Cooper said will include all oncology surgeries as well as radiation and chemotherapy treatments.
"We have some elements now but we will be full range" when the project is completed in 12-16 months, he said.
The two other construction projects include a new emergency department facility and a 40 percent expansion of the Bethel Park campus.
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Richard Hummitzsch (from left), Keith Hummitzsch and Ron Hummitzsch stand in front of St. Paul's Lutheran Church on North 13th Street in Sheboygan. Three generations of Hummitzsch bricklayers have left their mark on Sheboygan-area buildings, including this church.
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12/03/2012 06:12 PM ET - China's factory output expanded for the first time in 11 months in November. But stock markets in the world's second-largest economy fell on poor U.S. and eurozone manufacturing activity. IShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund (FXI) — the flagship ETF tracking the People's Republic — fell ... More »
11/28/2012 06:14 PM ET - President Obama's agenda the next four years could be a boon or a bust for some stock sectors. Here's an overview of what investing strategists say are the best sectors to buy and steer clear of. Health care: Among myriad changes, the sweeping ObamaCare plan enables more than 30 million uninsured ... More »
11/26/2012 06:27 PM ET - After lagging the global markets the past year, China's stock market has regained its momentum as the world's growth leader. IShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund (FXI), the flagship ETF of the People's Republic, rallied 9.53% the past three months vs. 3.97% for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) ... More »
11/21/2012 04:44 PM ET - Corporate bond ETFs have proved they're a safe haven in the latest stock market sell-off. While the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has fallen 7% from its multiyear high, corporate bonds are still trading near their highs. IShares IBoxx $ Invest Grade Corporate Bond Fund (LQD) and other corporate bond ... Subscribe to read article »
12/17/2012 04:48 PM ET - Russell Investments released results of its fourth-quarter survey of high-level money managers Monday. Here are the five key takeaways from its report. 1. Two-thirds of money managers are most bullish on emerging market stocks. That's in stark contrast to this time last year when only 16% of ... More »
12/14/2012 03:42 PM ET - Solar energy and China ETFs are outshining the rest of the stock market this December, when the stock market typically enjoys a so-called Santa Claus rally through year's end. Guggenheim Solar (TAN) and Market Vectors Solar Energy (KWT) are up 17.4% and 16.3% for the month so far, respectively. By ... Subscribe to read article »
12/13/2012 05:25 PM ET - Gold and silver prices sold off as traders booked profits Thursday following a rally the prior session sparked by the Federal Reserve announcing more economic stimulus. In afternoon trade, spot gold prices plunged 0.98% to 1,695.80. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), tracking a 10th of an ounce of bullion, ... More »
12/13/2012 03:05 PM ET - The headlines out of Europe scream the continent's economic crisis is deepening, unemployment has soared to a new all-time high and that it's just a matter of time before the countries that aren't in a recession join the club. But Europe's stock markets are rallying to new highs, suggesting they're ... More »
12/11/2012 04:00 PM ET - Gold and silver prices lost luster along with the dollar as investors pushed up stocks on hopes that the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee will announce more economic stimulus after its two-day policy meeting Wednesday. Spot gold prices fell 0.25% to $1,709.30 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), ... Subscribe to read article »
12/10/2012 04:40 PM ET - Turkey has flown higher than all global stock markets this year and could very well be the best investment in Europe for years to come, thanks to its improved credit rating, government reforms, low unemployment rate and young population full of workers and consumers. IShares MSCI Turkey (TUR) ... Subscribe to read article »
12/07/2012 04:49 PM ET - Investors turned defensive Friday, bidding up consumer staples stocks while shunning the high-growth tech sector following a surprisingly strong jobs report. Fears over the fiscal cliff don't appear to be hurting employment growth, but they're weighing on consumers — the key drivers of ... Subscribe to read article »
12/06/2012 04:25 PM ET - Oil prices, energy stocks, the euro currency and European stock markets sold off the most Thursday following news that the European Central Bank cut its eurozone economic outlook for 2013. It left interest rates unchanged owing to tame inflation. In addition, data confirmed the eurozone fell into ... More »
12/06/2012 02:56 PM ET - Gold and silver prices rebounded from one-month lows in heavy volume Thursday, even as the dollar rallied thanks to bargain hunters buying on the dip. Kitco attributed it to safe-haven buying on news of the European Central Bank cutting its economic growth forecast for the European Union. The euro ... Subscribe to read article »
12/04/2012 03:59 PM ET - Despite a weakening dollar, gold and silver prices plunged sharply Tuesday — breaking below key price support levels — as lawmakers failed to make progress over resolving the fiscal cliff. Spot gold prices fell 1.19% to $1,696.60 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), tracking a 10th of an ... Subscribe to read article »
11/30/2012 06:24 PM ET - Palladium shined brightest over all other ETFs in November. ETFs Palladium Trust (PALL) soared nearly 13% during the month as workers went on strike at South African mines. The metal used in automobile catalytic converters is produced as a byproduct of platinum. South Africa accounts for 75% of ... Subscribe to read article »
11/30/2012 05:39 PM ET - The stock market went on a roller coaster in November and just like an amusement park ride, it ended pretty much where it started. It sold off following President Obama's re-election. The market's focus turned to the fiscal cliff that threatens to throw the country into recession if automatic tax ... More »
11/29/2012 03:32 PM ET - Gold prices rebounded Thursday following a fluke "flash crash" the prior session that erased all of last week's gains. In intraday trade, spot gold climbed 0.49% to $1,729.20 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), tracking a 10th of an ounce of bullion, added 0.49% to 167.36 a share. It's trading below ... More »
11/27/2012 07:52 PM ET - The best ETF investments at the moment are biotechs and international bonds, according to the Ned Davis Research Group of Venice, Fla. In an "ETF Highlights" report sent Tuesday, Ned Davis ETF strategist Neil Leeson writes that these groups sport the most bullish trends according to the firm's ... Subscribe to read article »
11/27/2012 03:29 PM ET - Gold prices weakened Tuesday as the dollar rose on news that Greece struck a deal with global lenders to reduce its debt and get more loans to keep the country on life support. Spot gold prices slipped 0.42% to $1,743.00 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), tracking a 10th of an ounce of bullion, fell ... Subscribe to read article »
11/26/2012 04:53 PM ET - Investors tossed major brick-and-mortar retailers into the bargain bin on Cyber Monday — a day celebrated by online retailers as consumers shop till they drop over the Internet. Nordstrom (JWN), Macy's (M), Big Lots (BIG) and Coach (COH) dragged the S&P 500 down the most, falling 3.00% to ... Subscribe to read article »
11/26/2012 04:13 PM ET - Egypt's stock market and ETF crashed Monday following days of violent protests across the country against President Mohammed Morsi's move to give himself sweeping new powers. In afternoon trade, Market Vectors Egypt Index ETF (EGPT) — the only ETF tracking that country solely — gapped ... More »
11/23/2012 03:30 PM ET - Gold prices broke above their key 50-day moving average, marking a very bullish development as the U.S. dollar nose-dived and the major stock indexes cheered Black Friday. The spot gold price jumped 1.21% to $1,751.70 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), tracking a 10th of an ounce of bullion, surged ... More »
11/21/2012 01:47 PM ET - The stock market sell-off that started in September has spared very few stocks or ETFs. But there are a few defying the swoon that are also paying juicy dividends, rewarding investors to sit on their hands. Here's an overview of five ETFs yielding 7% or more that are also trading above their ... More »
11/20/2012 05:48 PM ET - Homebuilder ETFs defied the stock market's sell-off Tuesday on news that new-home construction rose to its highest rate since July 2008. IShares Dow Jones U.S. Home Construction (ITB) rose 2.51% to 20.39. SPDR S&P Homebuilders (XHB) added 2.15% to 25.93. Both regained their 50-day moving ... Subscribe to read article »
11/20/2012 03:20 PM ET - Crude oil prices and energy stocks plunged Tuesday on news that Israeli forces and Hamas militants will cease fire in the Gaza Strip after nearly a week of turmoil. But the two sides have yet to reach an agreement and conflicting reports abound. West Texas intermediate crude oil, traded in the ... Subscribe to read article »
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Data Transfer Tools for Hadoop
Sriram Mohan
Hadoop has become the preeminent platform for storage and large-scale processing of data sets on clusters of commodity hardware. Organizations are increasingly seeking to take advantage of the batch processing capabilities of the Hadoop ecosystem for efficiency and direct cost savings. However, these same organizations are wrestling with moving data from their current data stores to Hadoop and back. In this hands-on half-day tutorial, you will be led through the following common use cases of data transfer from data stores to Hadoop:
Moving event data and structured data to Hadoop Clusters using Flume: This part will explain the capabilities of Flume and provide examples of using Flume to move event data from Web servers, access logs and other such structured files.
Moving relational data to and fro using Sqoop: This part will explain the capabilities of Apache Sqoop, a tool designed for efficient bulk transfer of data between Hadoop and structured data such as relational databases. The session will also highlight features of the upcoming Sqoop 2.0 platform.
Moving data from an enterprise NoSQL Database: This part will provide a detailed overview of the capabilities of the MarkLogic Hadoop Connector as: a) Parallel loading from HDFS to MarkLogic, b) Leveraging MarkLogic's indexes for MapReduce processing, and c) Parallel reads and writes between a MapReduce job and a MarkLogic database.
Moving data from MongoDB: This part will provide a detailed overview of the he MongoDB Connector for Hadoop is a plug-in for Hadoop that provides the ability to use MongoDB as an input source and/or an output destination.
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This column may be of a different caliber than usual, however, without this realization in life that "our focus must be on becoming better individuals," we will not achieve success and peace in any part of life.
One of my biggest desires as a motivational speaker and writer is to see people become better individuals realizing their value and worth and living it out to its full potential. There is truly nothing sadder than watching the life of an individual live in constant turmoil and dissatisfaction with everyone and everything in their life.
I am greatly saddened by what I see escalating in today's society-people settling for less than they were meant to be without identifying what is keeping them from achieving this goal. My heart has been especially burdened by some recent news stories and the condemning comments of those voicing their opinions. One thing I see as the greatest obstacle in discovering an individual's purpose and life happiness is this—more time is focused on the lives of what other people are doing or not doing instead of what they could be doing.
This is one of the biggest distractions of the enemy creating the most havoc and keeping people from a life of purpose and peace. When lives are constantly focused on excuses for actions, reasons for approval, opinions, and judgment of others there is absolutely no room for advancement of an individual's purpose in life. Society is quick to categorize the sins of others, judging and pronouncing due punishment. It is true sin must meet punishment, but is it man's opinions that justify the outcome?
Jesus said, "They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, "All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!" Those who found their purpose years ago and find their purpose today are those whose focus is on looking at and evaluating themselves and repenting of their own shortcomings. These are the people who God moves forward from complacency to directive purpose. These are real, transparent people who know they don't have what it takes without God's strength and intervention. They make mistakes, confess them, are forgiven them and a life of failure is turned to life with a future.
Matthew 21:28-32 shows us this very application, "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard. 'I will not,' he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. "Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir,' but he did not go. "Which of the two did what his father wanted?" The first," they answered. Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him."
Many are those who are products of their past making choices based on what they experienced as a child. It is the tactic of the enemy to weaken them into questioning their true identity. True identity of every human being is this- you are loved, you are called, you are able. When someone steps out of the shadows of codependency, leaning on the approval of others, they often move to the far side of the spectrum into total independence, believing they are strong enough to make it on their own, the result will always be failure. Codependency creates bondage, while independence creates loneliness both causing a downward spiral of defeat.
Perfect balance is found in dependency on Christ, which perfects, equips and moves us upward in purpose and peace.
It must be remembered that all success and happiness comes first from evaluating your innermost heart and discovering who you are, shortcomings and all. Once someone faces their shortcomings and learns why they think the way they do, they can then start the process of healing and move forward into a life of completeness.
Judgment imprisons the one judging more than it does the condemned. For the one who can be honest with himself is the one who can secure a future of favor despite their failures.
Although we each have specific calls on our lives, the one purpose we all have in common is this- we are called to love the sinner not the sin.
Love cannot be expressed by condemnation and opinions, but by a love that speaks, "I want to see you succeed; I want to see you healed; I want you to be blessed and happy." When this can be spoken with truth and empathy, an individual's life purpose becomes visible as they have discovered what it truly means to love with the love of Christ.
On Tuesday from 6-9 p.m., I will be at the, "Once in a Wifetime, Once in Manhood," monthly meeting @ Logan's Roadhouse in Madison with host Tiffany Love.
On July 12 from noon until 2 p.m., I will present the program, "Changing Your Financial Future Through Couponing," at the Destiny Center at 1510 Memorial Blvd. in Murfreesboro.
Ann Haney is homeschool mother of 18-plus years to six children, including four entrepreneurs, CEO of Aaron Publishing, founder of Ann Haney Ministries and Living In Abundance, nationwide motivational speaker, coupon specialist, empowerment coach and best-selling author of 18 published products, including her books, "Exploding Into Successful Entrepreneurship" and "Single Steps In A Married World." Contact Ann at firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule a speaking engagement, individual coaching or view her website for more information at annhaney.com.


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December 1, 2015
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Budget Committee is poised to
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details to be penciled in later.
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Testimony for Presentation at the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Hearing on Driver Distractions: Electronic Devices in the Automobile
Wednesday, May 9, 2001
Jane C. Stutts, Ph.D.
Manager, Epidemiological Studies
University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center
Chapel Hill, NC
Driver inattention is a major contributor to highway crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that at least 25% of police-reported crashes involve some form of driver inattention. Driver distraction is one form of inattention, and is a factor in over half of these crashes. Distraction occurs when a driver is delayed in the recognition of information needed to safely accomplish the driving task, because something within or outside the vehicle draws his attention away from driving. The presence of a triggering event distinguishes a distracted driver from one who is simply inattentive or "lost in thought."
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety awarded a contract to the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center to conduct research on the role of driver distraction in traffic crashes. The goal of the project is to identify (using both crash and field data) the major sources of distraction to drivers and the relative importance of the distractions as potential causes of crashes. As a part of this project, we have recently completed a descriptive analysis of five years of Crashworthiness Data System (or CDS) data, made available to us by NHTSA's National Center for Statistics and Analysis.
The CDS is a national, annual probability sample of approximately 5,000 police-reported crashes involving at least one passenger vehicle that has been towed from the crash scene. Data are collected by trained professional crash investigation teams that visit the scene of the crash, examine the crash-involved vehicles, interview the crash victims and other witnesses, and review available medical records. Beginning in 1995, "Driver's Distraction/Inattention to Driving" was added to the CDS variable list. The variable includes codes for "attentive," "looked but did not see," and "sleepy or asleep," along with more than a dozen specific distractions (eating or drinking, other occupants in vehicle, moving object in vehicle, talking on cellular phone, etc.).
For the current analysis two variables were defined – one identifying the attention status of the driver (attentive, distracted, sleepy/asleep, or unknown), and the second the specific distracting event for those drivers identified as distracted. For the overall 1995-1999 CDS data, 48.6% of the drivers were identified as attentive at the time of their crash; 8.3% were identified as distracted, 5.4% as "looked but did not see," and 1.8% as sleepy or asleep. The remaining 35.9% were coded either as unknown or no driver present. This high percentage of drivers with unknown attention status dilutes the percentages in the other categories. Without the unknowns, the percentage of drivers identified as distracted increases to 12.9%. The percentage of actual crashes involving driver distraction would be still higher.
The specific sources of distraction identified were as follows:
|Specific Distraction
|% of Distracted Drivers
|Outside person, object or event
|Adjusting radio, cassette, CD
|Other occupant in vehicle
|Moving object in vehicle
|Other device/object brought into vehicle
|Adjusting vehicle/climate controls
|Eating or drinking
|Using/dialing cell phone
|Smoking related
|Other distractions
|Unknown distraction
|100.0 %
Young drivers (under 20 years of age) were the most likely to be involved in distraction-related crashes. In addition, certain types of distractions were more prominent in certain age groups, for example, adjusting the radio, cassette or CD among the under 20-year-olds; other occupants (e.g., young children) among 20-29 year-olds; and outside objects and events among those age 65 and older. Variations by driver sex were less pronounced, although males were slightly more likely than females to be categorized as distracted at the time of their crash.
In addition to these driver factors, a number of roadway, environmental, vehicle, and crash variables were also examined to determine their relationship to driver distraction. Although these results were less clear, they nevertheless underscore the importance of considering specific contextual factors in collecting and analyzing driver distraction data. A few illustrative examples include the higher proportion of adjusting radio/cassette/CD events occurring in nighttime crashes, the higher proportion of moving object in vehicle events occurring in crashes on non-level grade roadways, and the higher proportion of other occupant distractions occurring at intersection crashes.
When interpreting these results, one should keep in mind both the stated purpose of the analysis, and the limitations inherent in crash data such as the CDS. The primary purpose of this analysis was to provide input for developing a taxonomy of driver distractions that would guide subsequent real-world observations in people's vehicles. Our analysis was not intended to provide definitive answers as to which distractions pose the greatest risk to drivers. Additional data are needed to address this question, including information on how often and under what conditions drivers engage in different distracting behaviors.
It is also important to consider the limitations of the CDS data. Despite the in-depth nature of the data collection activities, there is potential underreporting of distracted driving in general, as well as differential underreporting of specific distracting events. Crashes involving cellular phones offer a good example. Given the huge increase in reported ownership and use of cellular phones nationwide, one might expect an increase in the reported number of crashes involving cell phones over the five years covered by the analysis. No such increase occurred, however. The actual recorded number of cases involving cellular phones was 8 in 1995, 10 in 1996, 8 in 1997, 10 in 1998, and 6 in 1999. It may be that as more attention has been drawn to the potential role of cellular phones in unsafe driving and crashes, drivers have become less willing to reveal this information when involved in a crash. People may believe that admitting to cell phone use at the time of their crash puts them in more legal or financial (insurance) jeopardy than admitting to spilling a cup of coffee or dropping a CD.
The larger issue here is that of potential biases in identifying sources of driver distraction, not only in the CDS data, but in any crash data that relies on information accessible to officials investigating a crash. As suggested above, a differential willingness by drivers to report a particular distraction could very well influence these results. In addition, distracting events that leave some form of "evidence" (drink containers, loose CDs, pets, spilled packages, etc.) may be more likely to trigger an inquiry and subsequently get reported than those (such as adjusting climate controls) that do not entail evidence. When cellular phones were first introduced in the mid-1980s, they were much larger than the small hand-held models popular today, and potentially more likely to be observed and reported by officers investigating a crash.
Clearly better crash data are needed to clarify and quantify the magnitude of the driver distraction problem and the relative contributions of different sources of driver distraction. Equally important, however, are empirical data on how often drivers engage in potentially distracting behaviors and what it is about these behaviors that increases crash risk. For example, does a particular distraction lead to reduced vehicle control (in the form of lane wandering, reduced headways, lower speeds, braking, etc.), reduced situational awareness (measured by eye gaze direction, longer response times, fewer mirror checks to monitor surrounding traffic, etc.), or both? To date, these kinds of data have primarily been collected in laboratory settings, but there is growing recognition that they also need to be collected in real-world driving environments, with people driving their own vehicles.
I appreciate the opportunity to speak before the Subcommittee, and applaud its efforts to address the safety concerns related to the proliferation of new in-vehicle technologies.
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Tiger Cub Scouts Troop 3152 collected a total of 1,305 items and donated them to the Northern Wells Food Pantry. The boys went door to door with their families collecting the items. Pictured above are, front row, from left: Jensen Miller, Ethan Williamson, Hayden Elzroth, and John Stile. Haley Williamson is seated in the back. (Photo provided)
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I have owned a few Psychlo-X in my day, and the first meeting of 2001 vs 2009 went as well as can be expected:
Changes: YBB vs. non-YBB, 1" headtube vs. 1 1/8" headtube.
Similarities: 2001 IF steel fork and Ksyrium SL wheels; 2008 IF steel fork and Ksyrium SL wheels (soon to change).
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Nathan Hill feeds a pair of doe at his TNT Whitetails farm.
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Nathan Hill, the owner of TNT Whitetails, 304 Ohio 300, is well aware of the controversy surrounding deer farms nationwide. However, his 10-acre farm serves a different purpose than breeding deer for hunting preserves, or providing a space for locals to hunt.
"No one can come here to hunt one of my deer," said Hill, who has owned TNT Whitetails for four years. "I don't have a hunting preserve. I just have a license to raise them."
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Heavy rains moved Susquehannock's graduation to the school's gym on Friday night. Overflow seating was available in the auditorium. Friends and family carried umbrellas as they headed inside.
237 graduates walked through the gym in their red robes.
Valedictorian Timothy Frey told his classmates that greatness does not require special talent and comes in an infinite number of forms. Greatness can be whatever someone wants it to be, but one must go out and find it, he said.
He told his fellow graduates that they can achieve greatness if the go outside their comfort zone and continue to push the bar higher.
Salutatorian Colleen McGonigle thought back to when the dream was to be a princess or superhero. Now that graduates are thinking at jobs and majors, it's important to remember that even if they are not superheroes trying to save the world, they can still use their skills and, with the help of others, can change the world, she said.
Darryl Engler is an alumni who graduated in 1965. He started teaching for the district in 1969 and retired in 1999.
Engler said he lives by the saying "nothing's fair." He told graduates that when they encounter something that's not fair, that there are two options: accept things the way they are, or change them.
"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country," Engler said, quoting President John F. Kennedy.
He then gave the graduates a challenge.
Principal Robert Bryson continued his tradition of sitting in his white rocking chair and reading a story to the graduates. This year the story was "Yay You" by Sandra Boynton. The story ended with, "I know you'll be great, you already are."
Bryson's final words to the class were, "Make it a great life or not, the choice is yours."
Susquehannock High School Class of 2013
Number of graduates: 237
Graduation ceremony held: June 7 in the gym
Valedictorian: Timothy Frey
Salutatorian: Colleen McGonigle
Other speakers:
Class Vice President Mackenzie Bates, Principal Robert Bryson, class Secretary Jeanette Wilson, alumni Darryl Engler, class President Kristin Hedgeland