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It was 95 degrees in the valley when we left. By the time we got to Solitude, the temperature had dropped 20 degrees. We checked in under the tent and were handed a fig-infused gin cocktail.
The table was set in a flowering grassy meadow beside a stream and the mountains rose straight up behind the fir trees. Chipmunks scampered through the daisies. Children played tag on the lawn.
Waiters strolled by offering caviar pillows, ricotta-filled fried squash blossoms and warm goat cheese-stuffed figs with a crisp prosciutto triangle.
It all seemed like, and sounds like now, some kind of gastronomic Disneyfied hallucination, like a feast scene out of Fantasia, or Cinderalla's wedding reception.
Wasatch Mountain Table is a dream come true dining series presented by Solitude Resort. Mike Richey, formerly of Pago, turns to all his farmer, gardener, rancher, cheesemaker, sausage-maker friends to find the best of seasonal local foods–our menu drew from Creminelli Meats (Cristiano and his wife Silvia were guests); Clifford Farms (the Cliffords were also present); M & M Farms; Sandhill Farms; Shepherd's Dairy; Beehive Cheese; Uinta Brewing. The four-course meal was served at a long white linen-draped table adorned with wildflowers. No concrete, no deck, no flowerpots, just pure unembellished Wasatch mountain scenery.
First course was a dishe Richey made famous at Pago: cinnamon beets with Greek yogurt and cashew brittle over bitter greens.
Second course was a wax pepper stuffed with Beehive cheddar, battered and fried like a Mexican chile relleno, served over chorizo.
Third course, my favorite: slow-cooked lamb chunks and gnocchi served in a light curry with fresh sweet corn kernels, cherry tomatoes and Thai basil. Brilliant.
And finally, an apricot gelee tart in a graham crumb crust topped with Italian meringue. Served with moscatoas as moon rose and the clouds turned pink.
No, really.
Youll just have to forgive me if I sound over-the-top gushy. But this dinner reminded me why I live in Utah. You oughtta go.
There are two more in this summer's series: August 18th and September 15th. Cost is $95 per person; $125 per person with wine pairings. Better call 801-536-5722 now and make your reservation.


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Cornell Sweeps Baseball in Home Finale
Box Score: Game One
Box Score: Game Two
The Princeton baseball team ended its hopes of advancing to the Ivy League Championship Series, suffering a sweep to Cornell Friday at Clarke Field. The Big Red defeated the Tigers 4-2 to open the series and managed to cling to a one-run advantage to hand Princeton a 2-1 loss to conclude the afternoon.
Turning Point of the Game: Game one starter Zak Hermans put together a solid overall performance, aside from a tough third frame. The inning opened with a leadoff homer and Cornell carried that momentum to a 4-0 lead off four hits. Princeton was unable to find the offensive burst it needed to tie things up or take the lead, including not capitalizing on a bases loaded sixth inning.
The latter game saw starter Kevin Link retire the first 12 batters, setting the tone for the Tigers early on. During that span the offense did not provide Link with any run support and was limited to a pair of base runners and one hit.
Cornell broke up the draw, scoring an unearned run in the fifth and adding the game-winner in the sixth. Again Princeton's offense did not have much an answer, only finding home plate once in the outing.
Player/Pitcher of the Game: Despite suffering the loss, Kevin Link had one of his best performances of the year in game two. He tossed a complete game, striking out six and scattering four hits in 32 batters faced. He had six 1-2-3 innings, including retiring the side over the first four frames.
Batter of the Game: Mike Ford led the offense, tallying four hits, a run, an RBI and a walk over two starts at first base. In game one he went 3-for-4, including an RBI single through the left side in the bottom of the seventh. The RBI marked his 34th of the year, a team-high, as he improved his season batting average to .309 (43-for-139) on the year for third-best on the team.
On Deck: Princeton (12-28, 9-9) concludes the year with a final doubleheader at Cornell (26-15, 11-7 Ivy) on Sunday, Apr. 26. First pitch is set for 12 noon.

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I was reading an ATFE approval letter for one of those rigs that mounts 2 ruger 10/22s on a tripod when an idea suddenly occured to me. This particular rig uses a hand crank that turns a couple cams. The cams rock a bar back and forth, firing each rifle in turn rapidly. The letter stated that as long as it was hand cranked the setup was semi-auto. It further stated that adding a motor to the setup would make it an illegal full auto. The reason given was the switch for the motor then became the trigger and fed law states that a machine gun is: "Any weapon which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger."
Many other hand cranked rapid fire devices exist and most of them have an approval letter stating the same thing. Add a motor, switch becomes trigger, device becomes a machine gun. The key words here are "single function of the trigger". Say one connected a stepper motor to a trigger actuater on a semi automatic firearm. A small built in circuit would limit the action so that one pull of the trigger switch equals a single step of the motor and a single round fired. Pull 3 times slowly, 3 shots fire. Now, this circuit could also have a rapid fire mode. Pull the trigger twice in say a half second or so (think double mouse click) and the circuit continues to fire the gun until the trigger switch is released. Or let the circuit "store up" the pulls. If you rapidly pull the trigger it counts how many pulls were made then waits to activate the motor until the pulls stop. Say you rapidly pulled the trigger 20 times then stopped. A second later 20 shots are fired in about a half second. 20 shots, 20 pulls. Neither situation involves more than one shot for a single function of the trigger.
Now, I'm sure ATFE is gonna come up with some way of saying this is illegal, the timer circuit itself becomes the trigger, etc. But it would be an interesting project for an SOT to play with, who knows it just might pass.


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How do I do this? I think its with width_bucket and not ntile, but I can't get it to work. This is what I tried.
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Walk with the indigenous people who settled North America and with their descendants, whose more than 500 tribes range from the Arctic Circle across the Great Plains and to the Eastern Seaboard. Lakota, Cherokee, Navajo, Haida: these groups and many others are profiled in engaging entries and portrayed in magnificent images and maps that authentically evoke each tribe's history and character. Organized into eight geographical regions, this encyclopedic reference gives fascinating details about key tribes within each area: their beliefs, sustenance, shelter, alliances, interaction with nature, historic events, and more. Learn about the spiritual and cultural traditions of Native Americans across the continent. Investigate how and when each tribe came into contact with Europeans, and how their lives changed. This is the definitive, insightful reference on Native Americans, captivating and informative for all who appreciate history, diverse cultures, stunning images, and the artistry of maps.
Native American expert and Smithsonian curator emeritus Herman Viola consulted on and wrote the foreword for Indian Nations of North America. The book's eight Native American authors include renowned academics, national leaders, lecturers, and authors. Among them are noted lecturer George Horsecapture; professor and art expert Rick W. Hill, Sr.; Monacan official Karenne Wood; and National Museum of the American Indian training director Jill Norwood.
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My husband is part Native American Indian and this book helped him to further pursue his "roots". He was given this book as a gift.
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Friday Fun - Time to start a utility bike revolution in Colorado
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The hardest part about being a bike commuter is logistics of stuff. Everyday I carry my computer, lunch, cycling cloths for my lunch ride, work cloths and misc stuff and it adds up quickly! For me I use a CETMA Rack which helps me transport my stuff.
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We live in Arvada and I work in Golden while my wife works in Westminster. We both have cargo bikes (a Kona Ute and an Xtracycle) and we both commute and use them for other utility purposes.
I just had someone give me a Schwinn mountain bike and I want to put a FreeRadical on it and give it away or sell it for a minimal cost just to get another cargo bike on the roads here in Arvada.
With my Xtracycle I never have a problem getting my clothes and lunch to and from work. I always have my tools and repair stuff and never sweat the weight or bulkiness of all of those things. I also haul my four year old 8 miles to the babysitter three days a week.
The Xtracycle goes where bikes go, rides like a bike and gives my bike a back seat and a trunk. I no longer need a car and have no intention of ever going back to using one as my primary mode of transportation.
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I've been looking at trailer options, but having a dedicated cargo bike (I'd love a box bike if I had a safe place to store it) looks and sounds like a lot more fun.
I do have an older mountain bike, that I think a FreeRadical would work perfectly on...
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Incognito's latest masterpiece Transatlantic R.P.M. will be released next Tuesday, 7/27. This 'buttery smooth cut' (Premiered by Okayplayer) "Gotta" features spoken-word songstress Ursula Rucker, who has worked with artists like The Roots, King Britt and 4hero. Her silky smooth sung and spoken verses reflect both the pain of loneliness and the hope for future love.
Besides Ursula Rucker, Transatlantic R.P.M. has an incredible line-up of featured collaborators including Chaka Khan, renowned Italian singer Mario Biondi, Eric Benet, Stuart Zender (bassist for Jamiroquai), longtime Incognito vocalist Maysa and Motown legend Leon Ware, to name a few.


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George Herman Kiick
Position: FB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 lbs.
Born: September 5, 1917 in Hanover, PA
Died: March 21, 2002 in Pompton Plains, NJ
High School: Ephrata
College: Bucknell (school history)
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 3rd round (18th overall) of the 1940 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 0 (15060th overall since 1950)
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Religious Notes
Published: Friday, October 12, 2012 at 4:52 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, October 12, 2012 at 4:52 p.m.
The Religious Notes column is published every Saturday to highlight special religious services (fundraisers go in the Calendar). E-mail information to email@example.com, bring in printed information to 30 E. First Ave. or mail it to The Dispatch, P.O. Box 908, Lexington, 27293. Notes must be submitted by noon Wednesday to run the following Saturday. Notes will run no more than two times prior to the event.
Bethel Baptist
The church, 159 Klopman Mill Road, Denton, will host The Pioneers at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Beck's Reformed
The church will have its revival at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Guest Speaker will be Stan Hankins, who will preach a sermon series titled "A Force to Be Reckoned With." It considers the early church, a minority in a hostile world that made an impact. Youths are invited to youth night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, where Hankins will speak just to them about "Making Your Mark Without Leaving a Stain." He will conclude his revival message at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday after speaking to the youths.
Buncombe Baptist
The church, 539 Hairston Road, will celebrate the sixth pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Claude E. Forehand II at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker for the 11 a.m. worship service will be the Rev. James Brooks, associate pastor of Edwards Grove Missionary Baptist in Liberty. The guest speaker for the 3 p.m. service will be the Rev. J.W. Brunson, pastor of Greater Fellowship Baptist in Charlotte.
Cedar Grove Baptist
The church will have its revival Sunday through Wednesday. Services begin at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Richard Johnson of Monroe.
Gravel Hill Baptist
The church, 6733 Gravel Hill Road, Denton, will host a revival Oct. 19-21 with Evangelist Casey Johnson (the man with the cross) from Asheboro. Service times begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20 and 10 a.m. Oct. 21.
Lexington Church of God
Higher Site, a group from Lexington, will sing at the Lexington Church of God, 802 W. Fourth St. Ext., at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday.
New Life Worship
The church, 171 Garden Drive, will have a musician's appreciation service honoring their musicians, Deacon Allen Bennett, Deacon David Clodfelter, Minister Steve Williamson and Brother Lonnie Watford. This program will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. All area groups and soloists are invited to attend. For more information, contact the church at 243-5773.
Old Smith Grove View Baptist
The pastor and members of the church will have a deacon installation service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Dr. Keith Curry will be the speaker.
Shady Side Presbyterian
The church, 217 E. Center St., will have its homecoming Sunday. The speaker at 11 a.m. will be the Rev. Calvin Crump. The speaker for the 3 p.m. service will be Dr. Howard L. Woods Jr. of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Greensboro. Music for the 3 p.m. service will be provided by the male chorus of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
Sonlight Baptist
The church, 1588 Pine Ridge Road, will have a gospel singing at 6 p.m. Sunday.
The Blessing of God Ministry
The church, 412 Westside Drive, will host the first appreciation service for Prophetess Elaine Hardy at 3 p.m. Sunday. Guest speaker will be Pastor Calvin Miller, prelate/overseer of the western district of the A.M.E. Zion Church.
United Full Gospel
Heart's Song Quartet will perform at 11 a.m. Sunday at the church, 204 Beethoven Ave. Lunch will follow.
Vernon Forest Baptist
Sunday is Pastor Appreciation Sunday at the church, 274 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Wallburg. The church will honor Pastor James M. Brown at 11 a.m. At the end of the morning service, there will be pot-luck dinner. For more information, call the church office at 769-4680.
Yadkin Star Baptist
The church will celebrate the 47th singing anniversary of the Hoover Sisters at 3 p.m. Sunday. The speaker for the program will be the Rev. Herbert Miller and congregation of the First Baptist Church, Village Drive. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will try to build on the momentum of back-to-back wins on Saturday, as the Buccaneers host Austin Peay inside Memorial Center at 4 p.m.
In a rematch of former Ohio Valley Conference foes, the Bucs are coming off two-straight wins while the Governors are winners of six of their last eight games. Fans who are unable to attend the game in person can listen to the live broadcast of the game on any of the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneers Sports Network radio affiliates, or by clicking on the Buccaneer Sports Network logo located at ETSUBucs.com.
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Gerry Goffin was born.
Carole King was born.
Goffin & King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," recorded by the Shirelles, reaches #1 after being released on Scepter Records.
"Every Breath I Take," by Gene Pitney, just misses the Top Forty. The song, written by Gary Goffin and Carole King, features a monumental Phil Spector production.
Gerry Goffin and Carole King's "Go Away Little Girl," recorded by Steve Lawrence, reaches #1.
Gerry Goffin & Carole King's "Pleasant Valley Sunday," recorded by the Monkees, reaches #3.
Gerry Goffin and Carole King inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


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Janet is the branch manager of the Novato and South Novato Libraries.
This is an official blog for the Marin County Free Library.
All branches of Marin County Free Library will be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Updated Feb 25, 2013 to add Novato Library Closure FAQ (pdf)
Get ready for the exciting new look and services coming to the Novato Library! For a sneak preview, check out the video below of the planned renovations to the lobby area. To prepare for the changes, the Novato Library will be closed starting March 7th for renovations. We are scheduled to reopen the first week of April.
In March, our South Novato Library will have extended hours and extra programs. From March 11 – 30 the South Novato Library hours will be:
10-9 Monday – Thursday
12-5 Friday
10-5 Saturday
All Novato Library programs have been cancelled or rescheduled to the South Novato Library. Please check the library's website and calendar for latest information.
The Novato Library will not be accepting returns during the closure. Library materials checked out prior to the closure will be given extended due dates. Materials can always be returned to another library, anywhere in Marin County. All materials placed on hold at Novato will automatically be available for pickup at the South Novato Library during the closure, unless another branch is specified.
During the closure period the Novato and South Novato Libraries will not be able to accept book donations. Donations can instead be dropped off at the Friends of the Marin County's Book Place located at 1608 Grant Ave in Novato. This is a great opportunity to check out one of Marin's best places to shop for books!
This renovation is made possible with funds from Measure A and was planned to respond to community needs. High demand materials will be easier to access, there will be a single convenient information desk, more convenient and efficient check-out, improved lighting and carpet and improved accessibility to the library.
We look forward to welcoming you into your updated library!
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text: Theology Minor Minor Overview 18 credits Why theology? One may pursue a Theology minor to supplement any major in the liberal arts, to further one's knowledge of the human persons' relationship to God, or for other personal interest. Goes great with: Global Studies History History/Social Science Human Services IHM Seminary Philosophy Psychology Social Science Sociology Course descriptions + More (From the 2013-15 Catalog) A. One of the Faith Traditions One (FT1) courses from: TH112 - History of the Bible (3 credits) The Christian Bible inspires faith for billions of persons worldwide and is a best-seller every year. In this course the Bible is studied as a product of God and of people. Students consider how the Bible actually emerged in the lives of Jews and Christians as well as how it sustains Christianity today. Typical areas of study are the Bibleメs literary forms, historical contexts, and faithful heroes. TH113 - Bible and Belief (3 credits) The Christian Bible inspires faith for billions of persons worldwide and is a best-seller every year. In this course the Bible is studied as a means of Godメs revelation. Special focus is given to how different denominations vary in their respective use of the book as a source of divine revelation. Also considered is how broad assumptions about the nature of the text shape various theologies and how issues like inspiration, myth and ethics are determined both from and for the reading of the Bible. TH114 - Religions of the Book (3 credits) The Christian Bible inspires faith for billions of persons worldwide and is a best-seller every year. In this course the Bible is studied as an example of the worldメs Scriptures. Comparisons and contrasts are drawn between both the content and the use of Scripture in Jewish, Christian and Muslim denominations. Attention can be given to some of the uses of Scripture in eastern world views, for example, Hinduism and Buddhism. TH115 - The Mystery of Salvation (3 credits) The Christian Bible leads to Christ, the mystery of salvation. This course is divided into four parts corresponding to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: professing our faith, celebrating our faith, living our faith, and praying our faith. The primary sources are Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: IHM seminarians only. B. One of the Faith Traditions Two (FT2) courses from: H333 - The Reformation (3 credits) In traditional terms the Reformation refers to the sixteenth- century religious movement that culminated in both the reforms of the Church and its division. The course balances a study of the theological issues that defined the magisterial Protestant Reformation and its Catholic counterpart with an exploration of popular religion and the everyday religious experience of sixteenth-century men and women. TH250 - Christian View of the Human Person (3 credits) This course explores the set of Catholic Christian doctrines and interpretation surrounding the question モwhat does it mean to be a human person?ヤ for example, the creation to the image of God, sin, redemption, sacramentality, and vocation. There is a focus on modern questions of the mind, conscience, embodiment, gender, and sexuality. Prerequisite: TH112, TH113, TH114, or TH115. TH260 - Foundations in Catholic Theology (3 credits) This course is an introduction to Catholic theology that explores fundamental doctrines, e.g., the Triune God, the creation of the cosmos and humanity, sin, grace, salvation, sanctification, and sacramental imagination. Students attend to the development of these creedal doctrines building on their biblical understanding of how these doctrines frame the human experience through a coherent system of thought, which addresses the challenges that modernity and post-modernity pose to the Christian world view. Students who have taken TH209 should not take this course. Prerequisite: TH112, TH113, TH114, or TH115. TH270 - Christianity in a Global Context (3 credits) Through comparison and contrast, students define and articulate how the Christian, especially Roman Catholic, world view relates to those of others. Prior to such comparisons students focus on being able to articulate the basic world view of several mainstream religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and the religions of the Far East, especially Shinto, Dao and Confucian thought. Prerequisite: TH112, TH113, TH114, or TH115. C. The following course: TH209 - Methods in Catholic Theology (3 credits) This course explores the tenets and practices of theology through the study of the interpretations of Christian doctrines noted in the Nicene Creed and select catechetical texts. Issues of method, authority, and the interface of faith with modern culture are highlighted. Prerequisite: one of the following: TH112, TH113, TH114, or TH115 (may be concurrent). D. 9 additional theology credits TH210 - Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credits) Students survey examples from the Pentateuch, Prophetic, Historical and Wisdom texts, their forms, settings and theology. This survey incorporates an appreciation for some basic contemporary interpretive methods. Methods encouraged by Vatican IIメs Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation are studied. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: TH112, TH113, TH114, or TH115. TH220 - Introduction to the New Testament (3 credits) Students survey examples of texts from the Pauline, Catholic and Pastoral Epistles, the Gospels and Acts; Hebrews and Revelation are also introduced. Working with the interpretive strategies gained in TH210 Introduction to Old Testament, students begin to assess the dynamics of interpretation through the completion of an exegetical paper. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: TH210. TH280 - Latin American Catholics (3 credits) This course addresses the demographic reality of an expanding Latina/o presence in the Roman Catholic Church, both worldwide and within the United States. Specifically, topics covered are: the dynamics of Latina/o migration; Jesusメ attitudes and behaviors towards the marginalized; Mayan Catholic faith expressions; the U.S. Catholic Churchメs response to the Latina/o Catholic presence; and an appreciation of the one baptism that bonds us with our sisters and brothers in faith. This is an in situ, student-centered course. Students are expected to complete the Prerequisite course work before coming to Guatemala and, while in Guatemala, to actively participate in all course related activities. TH281-290 - Special Topics (1-3 credits) TH298 - Field Exploration (1-3 credits) Field exploration experiences offer students who are considering a major in the department the opportunity to explore a variety of pastoral and theological ministries in a supervised setting. More limited in scope and time than an internship, field exploration involves mainly observation of ministry and is coordinated through the Career Services & Internships Office. Sophomore status and permission of the department are required. Graded pass/no credit. TH310 - Principles of Sacraments and Liturgy (3 credits) Students consider the history, theology, and practice of Christian sacramental life as they address the questions of ritual, celebration, and worship. The course also examines general principles of liturgy and ritual, as well as guidelines for planning and implementing pastorally effective liturgy. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite: TH209. TH345 - Catholic Social Teaching (3 credits) This course acquaints students with the modern history and current application of Catholic social teaching, focusing on the themes of economics and work, life and death, and war and peace issues. Students engage both primary and secondary literature and examine how Christians critically think through social issues. A service learning component is offered. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH209. TH350 - Introduction to Catholic Moral Theology (3 credits) As the foundational class in moral theology, this course addresses the different moral theologies in the Catholic tradition, from Scriptural ethics to natural law. Contemporary issues are addressed as a means of explicating schools of ethical method and applying moral reasoning. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH209. TH360 - History of Catholic Thought (3 credits) Defining moments in Catholic tradition from earliest Catholicism up to the First Vatican Council (1869-70) are investigated. Official Catholic teachings, major thinkers and cultural movements are considered for their insights into Christian faith and human development. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH209. TH375 - Contemporary Catholic Thought (3 credits) After establishing familiarity with the history and texts of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), students consider theological and pastoral thought from the 20th and 21st centuries. Special attention is paid to ecclesiological innovations concerning lay and clerical leadership, the local and universal Church, and the universal call to holiness and justice. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH209. TH380-390 - Special Topics (1-3 credits) TH400 - Christology (3 credits) This writing intensive course studies the development and interpretation of Christian theological doctrine on the person of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. The course treats issues from the various interpretations of the Gospel tradition to the development of doctrine (particularly in the councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon) to modern interpretations of the role of Christ in systematic theology. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH209. TH410 - Theology of Pastoral Ministry (3 credits) Theology majors and minors examine both the theological and practical dimensions of the tasks of ministering in different contexts, e.g., youth ministry, parish life, hospital chaplaincy, and campus ministry. The course encourages the development of theological perspectives and pastoral skills necessary for effective ministry in one or more of these settings. TH420-429 - Seminars in Theology (1-3 credits) TH460 - Seminar in Youth Ministry (3 credits) Pastoral and youth ministry majors examine the theological and practical dimensions of youth ministry. Particular attention is given to the specialized issues of ministry to adolescents through an examination of the document モRenewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.ヤ As a seminar, student leadership in planning and developing the course is assumed. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: TH209. TH475 - Senior Seminar (3 credits) Majors prepare professional credentials as well as collaborate with a professor to conduct research within an area of their interest and the professorメs expertise. Preparation of credentials may include development of a personal mission statement, resume, and certifications relevant to national standards for Catholic lay ecclesial ministry. Research approximates graduate-level study of classical and contemporary perspectives that are doctrinal, academic, and/ or pastoral. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: junior or senior status in the theology department. TH497 - Internship in Pastoral Ministry (1-17 credits) Pastoral and youth ministry majors and religious education majors test their aspirations and apply their knowledge in professional and pastoral contexts. Students and the departmentメs internship coordinator facilitate placement, planning, and assessment through the universityメs internship office. The internship usually involves a weekly group theological reflection. This internship is also coded as high school teaching for religious education majors. This course requires the completion of a professional portfolio and is graded pass/no credit. 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ETS is conducting a validity study to determine the degree to which the ETS® Personal Potential Index (ETS® PPI) predicts success in graduate school above and beyond traditional predictors, such as GRE® scores and undergraduate grade point average.
We have conducted several small-scale pilot studies with the ETS PPI, which have shown positive results.
This large-scale study will specifically address the issue of whether and by how much the predictive validity given by undergraduate grades and test scores can be increased by including ETS PPI data. More specifically, it will yield findings on person-program fit and which scales in the ETS PPI are most important for which graduate programs. This kind of information could then be used to fine tune admissions formulas for specific programs.
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London electro-pop trio Belleruche tickles us so. Remember their awesome video for "Stormbird?" We do.
Now with their recent release of Rollerchain, the group is offering a free download of the playful album track "Afan." A little spooky, a little bouncy, and a little mellow – the song takes us back to the mood of some of our favorite tunes by The XX.
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soft, watercolor prints. So perfect for this Christmas-is-over-along-with-its-ecxessiveness time!
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The idea behind htis mother's day celebration was to create something that the kids could do FOR the mom. With that in mind, all of the delicious treats at our garden party were made by the kids! Peanut butter and jelly "snail" roll-ups, open faced herbed cream cheese sandwiches with flower-shaped cucumbers, miniature trifles, caprese salad, simple garden cupcakes, veggies and dip. Beverages were also made by my girls: sun tea and pink lemonade.
Decorations were kept very simple. An old potting bench made the perfect table for our garden party ($10 craigslist score). No fancy flour arrangements necessary--we just bought flowers and herbs that we planted together in our garden after we ate. A big balloon with a garland for the string added the perfect whimsical touch.
I don't want a mediocre, overcrowded brunch for mother's day, lovely though the intentions may be. A sunny afternoon, a rolling green lawn, tasty treats, a big balloon, and my family--now that's what I call a great celebration.
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Planning for the holidays is important. People with Alzheimer's disease typically do well with routine and the simple pleasures of life. By planning for the holiday's caregivers, family and friends can reduce the possibility of increased stimulation and stress for all concerned. Take positive steps to ensure that everyone enjoys the holiday festivities.
As the caregiver encourage simple gifts that focus on present abilities, invite family and friends for shorter visits and consider scaling back on traditional holiday activities. Involve your loved one wherever you are able to do so. Keep things as safe as possible by avoiding unnecessary decorations, wires, lighting and plants such as mistletoe. Make sure there's a quiet place for your loved one to retire to in case the hustle and bustle of the holiday season overwhelms him or her.
Avoid alcohol and don't forget include yourself in the equation of care. Take breaks when you get tired and give others the opportunity to serve you and your loved one.
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The Pasadena City College women's basketball team is serving notice it belongs high on the state rankings after outlasting state No. 1-ranked Long Beach City College, 69-64, in overtime to capture the Irvine Valley Tournament title. The No. 7-rated Lancers won their second straight tourney championship, extended their winning streak to six games, and improved to 7-2 overall.
PCC handed the Vikings (7-1) their first loss of the season. Tournament MVP Skai Thompson lifted the Lancers with five points and two steals in the 5-minute overtime period that clinched the victory.
Overall, Parks scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds while Loving, an All-Irvine Tournament selection, totaled 15 points. Thompson, a transfer guard, added seven points, nine rebounds, five steals and four assists. Sophomore forward Tyler Crockom contributed eight points and 14 rebounds plus four assists. Off the bench, Kiara Phillips scored eight points while Williams notched six points and five rebounds.
Abbey Goodsell scored 18 points to lead Long Beach. One of the big factors for Pasadena was it made 25 free throws (40 attempts) to just seven made by the Vikings (16 shots). PCC also outrebounded the LBCC, 67-51.
The Lancers will travel to face Los Angeles Pierce College in a non-conference game on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Tip-off is 6 p.m.
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London – 11 January 2011
A 19-year-old Iranian man is facing imminent execution on charges of attempting to rape another man (sodomy or lavat), even though the allegation was withdrawn by the accuser. There is no evidence that the accused youth is gay.
Ehsan was 17-years-old when he was arrested in late 2008 in Shiraz, in the province of Fars, after a man pressed charges against him and two other youths, alleging that they attempted to rape him.
Under torture that may have lasted over a month, only Ehsan, who is the youngest of the three accused, confessed to the charges. The Fourth Branch of the Criminal Court of Fars province, in Shiraz, found him guilty of lavat and sentenced him to hang. Ehsan has since withdrawn his 'confession', saying that it was extracted under torture."
The execution of Ehsan is opposed by a coalition of Muslim organisations from across the world: the Association of British Muslims (AOBM), Faith Matters, Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV), USA and Canada, Canadian Muslim Union (CMB), Members of The Royal Order of Noor of Buayan, Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) and el-Tawhid Juma Circle.
"We appeal to the Supreme Leader and Chief Justice of Iran to show mercy by revoking the death sentence and releasing Ehsan. The evidence against Ehsan is weak. The accuser has withdrawn his allegations. It is unIslamic to sentence a person without 100% proof of guilt," said Paul Salahuddin Armstrong, Co-Director of the Association of British Muslims.
Under Articles 108 to 113 of the Iranian penal code, lavat is proved either if a person confesses four times to having committed sodomy or by the testimony of four righteous men. Neither of these legal conditions have been met. Ehsan confessed only once and under torture. Four righteous men have not testified that they saw him commit sodomy.
Ehsan denied the charges in court in front of the judges. He mentioned that his confession was made under torture.
Furthermore, the alleged victim dropped all charges against all three boys before the trial. One out of the five judges pronounced him not guilty and asked for his immediate release. It appears that the four remaining judges used the clause "judge's special knowledge", or allowed the forced confession as sufficient to convict the boy to death. Either way, it seems the trial was grossly flawed.
Ehsan was detained when he was 17, a adolescent, and kept in a juvenile detention centre up until a month ago. Since his execution order was approved by the Supreme Court (Branch Thirteen) he was transferred to Aadel Abaad Jail in Shiraz, where is awaiting execution, which could happen any day now.
Saghi Ghahraman, chair of the Iranian Queer Organisation (IRQO), told the Human Rights and Press Director of the Association Of British Muslims (AOBM), Dan Littauer:
"We should urgently ask the Iranian judicial system to show sympathy to a mere minor who has been falsely accused. Either forgive and release him or have another trial and investigate the evidence more thoroughly."
"Ehsan's family is terrified of government and security service reprisals if their family name appears in the media, and so is Ehsan's lawyer. This is why we are not releasing Ehsan's full name or the name of his lawyer," said Ms Ghahraman.
"As has happened in several cases in the past, you don't need to be gay or lesbian in Iran to be in danger of execution for homosexuality – a simple, unfounded accusation can be enough to see you sentenced to death," added Dan Littauer, Human Rights and Press Director of AOBM.
The Muslim coalition oppose Ehsan's execution on religious grounds, arguing that the Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) was known as Rahmatulil Alimeen – Mercy unto all the Worlds. Surely, it's better to follow the example of the Prophet and be merciful…
Allah says in the Holy Qur'an, "…if anyone slays a human being unless it be [in punishment] for murder or for spreading corruption on earth – it shall be as though he had slain all mankind; whereas, if anyone saves a life, it shall be as though he had saved the lives of all mankind…" 5:32 (M. Asad)
This verse highlights the high priority Allah places on the sanctity of human life. Unless there is no doubt whatsoever of a person's guilt of a very serious crime, no one is granted permission by Allah to take a human life.
In Ehsan's case, the evidence is extremely tenuous. The Holy Qur'an strongly highlights the importance of justice and being merciful, as did Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib when he said,"God's verdict is judicious and full of wisdom. His pleasure implies protection and mercy. He decides with knowledge and forgives with forbearance.". (Sermon 159, Nahjul Balagha)
"And when those who believe in Our messages come unto thee, say: 'Peace be upon you. Your Sustainer has willed upon Himself the law of grace and mercy – so that if any of you does a bad deed out of ignorance, and thereafter repents and lives righteously, He shall be [found] much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace.'" Holy Qur'an 6:54 (M. Asad)
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the presence of non-impairing marijuana compounds detected in a person's body does not give authorities the right to prosecute under Arizona's driving under the influence laws.
Last year, the state Court of Appeals upheld the right of authorities to prosecute pot users for DUI even when there is no evidence of impairment.
The Supreme Court opinion released Tuesday notes that while Arizona statute makes it illegal for a driver to be impaired by marijuana use, the presence of a non-psychoactive compound does not constitute impairment under the law.
The opinion focuses on two chemical compounds in marijuana that show up in blood and urine tests — one that causes impairment and one that stays in the system for weeks but doesn't cause impairment.


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Venus Williams' infamous French Open outfits created some buzz. So why not this?
The WTA launched a new global advertising campaign "Strong is Beautiful" featuring 38 players, including Kim Clijsters and Serena Williams. The media campaign is designed to promote women's tennis and will be unveiled in 80 markets over the next two years, according to the WTA website.
If you've read any of my previous columns in the Orlando Sentinel, then you'll know I am against exploiting looks in professional women's sports to gain an audience.
I can't imagine the NBA pushing mist machines in front of Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant or Derrick Rose to help promote the upcoming NBA season. Their marketing is focused on the talent and athleticism. (On a sidenote, the NBA has done a great job in cross-promoting the upcoming WNBA season with the NBA playoffs).
Of course, the NBA doesn't need as much aggressive marketing as many of the professional women's sports need.
As much as I hate the fact that marketing women's sports always involves a sexy photo shoot or something that plays up her sex appeal, it's a reality that men and even women, at times, prefer watching and buying products from attractive female athletes.
That's why the Lingerie Football League has potential to outperform arena football. That's why the LPGA picked out their "prettiest" golfers for the Wilhelmina 7 campaign a few years ago. That's why Anna Kournikova, without a WTA singles grand slam title, dusted her competitors off the court in endorsement dollars. And that's why Maria Sharapova and Danica Patrick don't necessarily have to win consistently in their respective sports to rule the marketing dollars.
Love it or hate it, sex appeal is just a part of marketing professional women's sports. And the WTA is just participating in the game.


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On the summer afternoon when his mother is raped on the outskirts of their Ojibwe community, 13-year-old Joe Coutts is catapulted into adulthood so quickly and entirely, the change leaves him breathless. His mother retreats to the silence of her bedroom; his father, a local judge, gets mired in the limitations the federal government places on the tribal justice system he has fought to uphold all his life; and Joe is left alone to protect his mother, avenge her violation and salvage what he can of his family's happiness and sense of safety. He relies on his intelligence, his wry sense of humor, the stories of his elders and his dreams, which, along with ghosts and visions, are in Erdrich's world as much a part of daily life as a box of Cheerios. ("The ghost had come for my mother, or to tell me something," Joe says of a spectral visitor. "The last thing I want to know is something that a ghost wants to tell me.") He also leans on his best friend, Cappy, who has his back when it really matters and who teaches him that even when your parents fail you, someone else in the community will hold you up. Like Erdrich's other novels, The Round House gives us entrée into a whole new way of configuring reality and invites us to witness the particular warmth and tenacity of the Ojibwe women in the face of a tangled bureaucracy that lets them down again and again.
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NFL has speed on and off the field
Nathan Palmer keeps finding out that the speed of the NFL off the field is only surpassed by the game's speed on the field.
A week filled with plane trips and a flurry of phone calls from his agent ended with Palmer, the Elkhart native who was on the Indianapolis Colts roster until their last exhibition game, signing with the Miami Dolphins.
"I'm now really understanding the businesss end of it," Palmer said Tuesday, Oct. 29, from his new apartment in Miami. "You basically get the feeling at this point as to what goes down and not to let it catch you off guard ... nothing's impossible in this league."
Palmer began last week's whirlwind search for a new team with a Monday workout at the Dolphins' training facility in the morning followed by a personal trip to New York City in the afternoon. That same day, his cell phone blew up with more calls.
"My agent wanted to tell me what the scouts said, that they loved me, but didn't have space for me. He told me to stay positive because it could happen," Palmer said. "Then he called me again and talked to me about my Bears tryout on Friday."
Then came a third and a fourth call.
"I was like, 'What's going on here?'" Palmer said. "I think it was the fourth call and I asked him if the Bears had canceled. He told me, no ... Miami picked you up."
Palmer then grabbed a quick flight from New York to Chicago and then he immediately jetted back to Miami. Palmer arrived in Florida at 1 a.m. Tuesday and was up and at the team's 10 a.m. workout.
"I went through that last year, how fast that turnaround was," said Palmer, who joined the Colts after being plucked from the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. "That prepared me for this situation. I wasn't scrambling. It's like, 'Let's handle business.'"
Palmer, a second-year wide receiver and Northern Illinois graduate, was placed on Miami's practice squad. The Dolphins play a Thursday night home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Miami is thin at wideout with only Mike Wallace, Brian Hartline and Rishard Matthews on the 53-man roster. Brandon Gibson, the team's fourth receiver, injured his knee last Sunday agaisnt New England and could be lost for the season. Brian Tyms, a receiver on the Dolphins' practice squad, was picked up by Cleveland last week.
Palmer and Ryan Spadola, a rookie from Lehigh, are the only receivers on the Miami practice squad.
Last season, Palmer caught one pass after being signed to the Colts' active roster. The Elkhart Central graduate injured his knee during the last preseason game against Cleveland and was waived after an injury settlement with the team.
"It's time to learn and adjust and we'll see down the line on being active," Palmer said. "Right now, it's a numbers game."


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Men's Squash Prepares For Harvard Showdown With 8-1 Win Over Dartmouth
One year ago, Princeton and Harvard battled down to the ninth match before the Tigers took control of the Ivy League race. After taking care of business in Saturday's Ivy League opener against Dartmouth, the Tigers will look to seize control of the race once again when they take on Harvard Sunday at 2:30.
Princeton moved to 5-0 on the season and 1-0 in the Ivy League with an 8-1 victory over the Big Green Saturday afternoon in the league opener for both teams. Playing in a two-shift format, Princeton took over with a 4-0 sweep in the opening matches and quickly finished off the Big Green in the second shift.
While the team score was decisive, there were several tense moments, especially in the opening shift. The top match came on the main court, where Dartmouth's Robert Maycock pulled out 11-8 and 13-11 wins over Samuel Kang to open a 2-0 lead. Kang, whose indefatigable style helped him earn All-America honors last season, was too strong over the last three sets and pulled out wins of 11-2, 11-3 and 11-3.
Sophomores Taylor Tutrone (No. 6) and David Hoffman (No. 8) were both pushed to four games in their wins, while junior Dylan Ward, who provided that final win for Princeton over Harvard last season, took out Christopher Jung in three games.
Freshmen Michael LeBlanc and Vivek Dinodia both took 3-0 wins in their Ivy League debuts, while senior Todd Harrity won three tough games to defeat Christopher Hanson at No. 1. Tyler Osborne won at No. 3, while senior Steve Harrington was forced to retire late in a marathon match at No. 5.
Both Princeton and Harvard will be 1-0 in Ivy play when Sunday's match begins at approximately 2:30 (it will follow the Princeton-Harvard women's match). The highlight match will come at No. 1, where Harrity, the 2011 national champion, will take on reigning national champion Ali Farag of Harvard. Farag won a tight five-game match over Harrity last season.
All three courts will be streamed live on GoPrincetonTigers.TV.
1) Todd Harrity (P) d. Christopher Hanson 8,7,8
2) Samuel Kang (P) d. Robert Maycock (8),(11),2,3,3
3) Tyler Osborne (P) d. Kyle Martino 5,6,5
4) Dylan Ward (P) d. Christopher Jung 4,5,2
5) Alexander Greer (D) d. Steve Harrington (7),(16),8,5,0 (Ret.)
6) Taylor Tutrone (P) d. Michael Mistras (7),4,5,2
7) Michael LeBlanc (P) d. Fletcher Pease 9,10,9
8) David Hoffman (P) d. Alex Kurth 5,7,(6),8
9) Vivek Dinodia (P) d. Mark Funk 9,7,8


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By Brittany Knight
Getting a new PC up and running can be a frustrating experience. It feels like you don't know where anything is, you're not sure what you need to do first, and the whole process seems to take forever. As my family's go-to tech expert, I've certainly seen my share of setup confusion.
Good news: Setting up a computer doesn't have to be this way. Windows 7 offers lots of ways to make the setup process easier so you spend less time tearing your hair out and more time having fun with your new PC.
I just finished setting up my own new PC running Windows 7, and I was surprised by how fast and simple the whole process was. Here are some of the things that I found especially helpful.
Don't you hate it when you can't find things on a new PC? I've spent time browsing aimlessly on a new computer, hoping I'll find what I'm looking for. Luckily, in Windows 7, there's one central place to go when you're setting up a computer—it's called Getting Started. Getting Started is kind of like one-stop shopping for setting up a new PC. It features a list of common setup tasks, like transferring your files, creating user accounts, and setting up a home network. Plus there's a link to each task, so you can click the link and be on your way, no aimless browsing required.
One of the first things I want to do with a new computer is transfer all of my documents, pictures, music, and videos from my old computer to my new one. I used to do this with an external hard disk and a lot of copying and pasting, but a friend of mine convinced me there's an easier way: Windows Easy Transfer.
Windows Easy Transfer is a step-by-step guide for transferring files and settings from one computer running Windows to another. It helps you choose what to move to your new computer—such as documents, music, pictures, videos, user accounts, Internet favorites, and email. It also lets you decide which method to use to transfer your files, and then performs the transfer.
So when I got my new PC, I decided to give Windows Easy Transfer a try. And now that I have, I don't know why I didn't give up on copying and pasting my files sooner. I chose what I wanted to transfer, then sat back and let Windows do the heavy lifting for me. When the transfer was done, Windows Easy Transfer Reports showed me what was transferred and provided a list of programs I might want to install on my new computer, as well as links to other programs I might want to download.
For more information about Windows Easy Transfer, see Transferring files and settings: frequently asked questions and the Windows Easy Transfer
feature page.
Planning to buy a new router to go with your new PC? Look for one that displays the Windows 7 logo or the phrase "Compatible with Windows 7." You'll be able to set up the router automatically using the latest version of Windows Connect Now (WCN) on either Windows 7 or Windows Vista with Service Pack 2.
Since I can't do without an Internet connection for long, next on my list was setting up a home network. I wanted a wireless network so that I could take my laptop anywhere in my apartment and still be able to access the Internet and use my printer. When I bought a new router, I made sure it displayed the Windows 7 logo, so that I could set it up automatically with Windows Connect Now (WCN). I turned on my router, then went to my PC and typed a code from a label on the router. With just a few more clicks, I had my secure wireless network ready to go. Then I connected my other computers and devices to the network, and I was done. Within minutes, I was sprawled on my sofa, happily browsing the Internet. For more information about the hardware you need and the steps to follow in setting up a wireless network, see Start here to set up a home network in Windows 7.
If you have more than one PC, you might want to give HomeGroup a try. HomeGroup is a new feature in Windows 7 that makes sharing things like files and printers a lot easier. You choose the libraries—Music, Pictures, Videos, and Documents—that you want to share, and then you (or other people in your home) can access those libraries from any computer that belongs to the homegroup. You can also prevent specific files and folders within those libraries from being shared.
I love the fact that I can store things like music and photos on one PC, and then access them from any computer in my homegroup, no USB flash drive or external hard disk required. To find out more about HomeGroup, see What is a homegroup?
Now comes the part I like best about getting a new PC: making it feel like mine. In Windows 7, there are lots of ways to personalize your PC so that it's comfortable for you. You can change the size of the text on your screen, change the screen resolution, add gadgets to your desktop—the list goes on and on. See Personalizing your computer
for more ideas.
My new favorite way to personalize my PC is themes. A theme is a combination of a desktop background, a window border color, sounds, and a screen saver. With a single click, you can change the appearance of your computer completely. The best part is that you aren't limited to just one desktop background picture anymore—you can have a slide show of pictures. Lots of the themes included with Windows 7 come with a desktop background slide show, and you can even create a theme with a slide show of your own pictures. Then you can save the theme and use it whenever you like. Check out Create a desktop background slide show
and Create a theme
to learn more.
Now that I have my new PC set up and ready to go, I have time to explore Windows 7 at my leisure. After seeing firsthand how much easier it is to set up a computer, I can't wait to find out what else has changed in Windows 7.
About the author
Brittany Knight is a writer on the Windows team at Microsoft. Before joining the company in 2007, she studied Communication and International Relations at the University of Southern California. In addition to writing, she enjoys traveling, reading, and skiing.
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The Beatles played Shea Stadium in New York City on August 15, 1965. They were the first rock group to play an outdoor sports stadium, and the show attracted 55,600 fans - the most attended show of the time. The promoter of the show, Sid Bernstein, said that the concert grossed $304,000, the largest gross from any event in show business up to that point. "It was the biggest crowd we ever played to anywhere in the world," John Lennon said of the Shea show. "I heard a jet taking off, and I thought one of our amplifiers had blown up. We couldn't hear ourselves sing." The noise was so deafening that at the end of the show, during "I'm Down," Lennon began playing a keyboard with his elbows while the whole group laughed hysterically. A documentary about the show, The Beatles at Shea Stadium, was produced by Ed Sullivan and was broadcast on ABC-TV the following year. The Beatles played a second show at Shea on August 23, 1966. It was one of their final live performances.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's newly revamped Beatles exhibit includes the jacket that Paul McCartney wore at the first Shea show and a poster (pictured above) advertising the 1966 Shea show. It also includes a suit that George Harrison wore on the group's 1966 U.S. tour.
We want to know: What are your favorite Beatles concert memories? Share them with us in the comments section below!


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Many consumers and chefs often have problems finding the correct temperature for frying meat or fish. When the food is overheated, it burns and sticks to the bottom of the pan. A product with a non-stick layer prevents the food from sticking, but at specifically high temperatures, the coating will disintegrate and loose its non-stick properties.
Demeyere produced the first woks with the ControlInduc system that limits the maximum temperature to 250°C/485°F on induction cookers. Even at full power, the wok will regulate the temperature.
Up to +/- 220°C/425°F, this product, incorporating the ControlInduc system will heat up normally like any other wok, but above that temperature the energy of the inductors will gradually decrease and stabilize somewhere between 245°C/475°F and 250°C/485°F. Then, it automatically adjusts itself as to how much power is required to keep this temperature or to compensate for the heat lost in the air or the food.


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Go swimming and have a picnic at Burr Pond, then hike the trails in search of the bronze tablet marking Connecticut's role in the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution.
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Off Route 8 North: Exit 46 . At end of the ramp, take a left onto Pinewoods Road. At the first stop sign go left onto Winsted Road. Follow Winsted Road for approximately 1 mile and take a right at the blinking yellow light (turn is marked with a park sign). The park is 1 mile on the left.
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In 1851, Milo Burr placed a dam across the confluence of several mountain streams impounding water for power. The tannery and three active sawmills erected downstream consumed the finest pines and oaks for miles around to meet the needs of lumber production. The clearings became homesites and Connecticut's industrial leadership was further strengthened. Burr Pond was designated as a state park in 1949.
Gail Borden, discoverer of the process of milk preservation by evaporation and condensation, built the world's first condensed milk factory here, in 1857. The new milk product proved to be of great value, particularly to the Union Army during the Civil War. Fire destroyed the mill in 1877. A bronze tablet marks its site, just below the falls.
Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:
Black Rock State Park, Thomaston/WatertownLocation: 2 miles west of Thomaston on Route 6Activities: Picnicking, Camping, Swimming, Fishing, HikingCharge: Daily, in season
John A. Minetto State Park, TorringtonLocation: 6 miles north of Torrington on Route 272Activities: Fishing, PicnickingCharge: None
Mt. Tom State Park, Litchfield Location: 3 1/2 miles west of Bantam off Route 202Activities: Picnicking, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking, Boating (non-motorized)Charge: Daily, in season
Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield Location: From Route 118 turn left (coming from Torrington) or right (coming from Litchfield) onto East Litchfield Road. Proceed to the first right and turn onto Buell Road. Follow for 1/8 mile. Turn right onto Chase Road. The parking lot is on the right.Activities: Walking, House Tours, Birding, Cross Country SkiingCharge: None
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Team Fortress 2 update corrects Windows XP issues
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Total War: Rome 2 pre-purchases through Steam turn Team Fortress 2 into a bot-filled Rome
Total War: Rome 2 pre-purchases through Steam will hand buyers a wreath in the Team Fortress 2 inventory which upon being equipped, will change the look of TF2 to Rome 2. It's mad fun, really.
Team Fortress 2 major update now live
Valve has unleashed an enormous title update for Team Fortress 2. The full patch notes are, as promised, extensive; if you're a fan, you probably want to go through them with a fine-toothed comb to find out how Valve's major weapon and item rebalance and map redesigns will affect you. The update itself 875 MB. […]
Team Fortress 2 update to rebalance weapons, items
Valve is bringing a huge pile of changes to Team Fortress 2 in an upcoming update, including overhauls to a number of weapons – and nerf to the Dead Ringer.
Team Fortress 2 update to add two new maps, close exploits
Valve has big plans for Team Fortress 2's next update, starting with a couple of new maps and fixes to some of the more easily-exploited existing layouts.
Team Fortress 2 community members have made $10 million
Team Fortress 2 community members have had a total of $10 million paid out, and the 60 or so who participated in Robotic Boogaloo made a quarter of a million between them.
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Valve has announced the Linux client for Steam is now available with 50 Linux titles on sale for 50-75% off until Wednesday, February 21. You can grab the client from the Ubuntu Software Center. Team Fortress 2 is also now available on Steam for Linux and for a limited time, users will automatically receive a […]
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TF2 fans have uncovered a pile of clues with that distinctive Valve ARG flavour, suggesting a third faction is on the way to the class-based multiplayer shooter.
Kong King TF2 map inspired by Sleeping Dogs
Team Fortress 2 map, Kong King, has been detailed by Valve. It's the King of the Hill map which will be released for everyone who plays the game, regardless of whether they pre-ordered Sleeping Dogs through Steam or not. It's the first time a city-themed map has been added to the game, and it was […]
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will be featured in a special television show called "Evacuate Earth" on the National Geographic Channel.
According to the university, the show will air at 9 p.m. Sunday. On BrightHouse Networks, the channel is 145.
The two-hour special explores the possibility of building spacecraft to fly humans to "new and habitable words" if Earth "faced a countdown to destruction," according to National Geographic.
The show was partly filmed at Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach campus and is expected to feature several staff, faculty and students.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (10/6/13) – The Princeton women's cross country team was able to compete in the women's open 6k race before the Paul Short Invitational meet was cancelled by the county.
Freshman Nicole Marvin posted the fastest time for the Tigers, clocking a 22:18 to finish 30th out of 484 total runners. Junior Jackie Nicholas and freshman Zoe Sims finished in the top 50 with times of 22:31 and 22:40, respectively. Sophomore Sarah Porter ran a 23:24 to finish 95th. Sophomore Amanda Chang, senior Henriette Miers and freshman Mary Hui all finished under 24 minutes at 23:26, 23:45 and 23:47.
Temperatures soared into the 90s and with heat-related illnesses and many athletes being sent to hospitals the meet was called by the Lehigh and Northhampton Counties EMS.
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- Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011
- Stakeholder type: Major Group
- Name: Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention
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Submission by the Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention (ISCC) for
The Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention (Slovak Republic, 25-27 May 2011, called ?upon the interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention and all relevant institutions to promote the Carpathian Convention as a best-practice example of institutional framework for promoting sustainable development and green economy, in the
context of the process leading to the Rio+20 Earth Summit in 2012?, The Carpathian Convention is an active Member of the Mountain Partnership.
The Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians (Carpathian Convention) was adopted and signed by the seven Parties (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine) in May 2003 in Kyiv, Ukraine, and entered into force in January 2006. It is the only multi-level governance mechanism covering the whole of the Carpathian area and besides the Alpine Convention the
other sub-regional treaty-based regime for the protection and sustainable development of a mountain region worldwide.
The common vision of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention is to pursue comprehensive policy and cooperation in order to guarantee protection and sustainable development of the Carpathians. The improvement of the quality of live, the strengthening of local economies and communities, and the conservation of natural values and cultural heritage should go hand in
hand in the Carpathian area.
The Convention provides a framework for cooperation and multi-sectoral policy coordination, a platform for joint strategies and projects for sustainable development, and a forum for dialogue between all stakeholders involved ? from the local community and various NGO?s up to the regional and national Governments, Institutions of the European Union and the United Nations.
The adoption of Protocols is one of the most important means for achieving the overall objectives of the Convention through effective implementation. At the moment the Protocol on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological and Landscape Diversity entered into force and the Protocols on Sustainable Tourism and Sustainable Forest management have been adopted.
As a regional mountain agreement the Carpathian Convention gains also importance on the global level in terms of contribution to the implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its related Programmes of Work (PoWs) (e.g. on Mountain Biodiversity or Protected Areas) or the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The Carpathian Convention likewise the Alpine Convention follows a ecosystem-based management approach, taking into account socio-economic and environmental concerns at the same time. This approach is also in line with the principles of integration and interdependence
as enshrined in numerous political documents such as the Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development 2002.
Possible considerations by the ISCC for the process leading to Rio Earth Summit 2012
� Further capitalizing on the results gained through UNEP?s Green Economy Initiative, such as the synthesis for policy-makers entitled ?Towards a Green Economy: Pathways to Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication? (2011) and in sector chapters available as part of the Green Economy Report (2011) as well as a number of other significant documents that have been published on this concept.
� Since 1992, when chapter 13 on mountains as fragile ecosystems was introduced in Agenda 21, the demand for goods and services from mountains has grown considerably. Moreover, the ability of mountain systems to provide essential goods and services for all of humanity is increasingly under threat from climate change, globalization, a chronic lack of investment and ongoing land degradation.
� The natural capital is source of ecological functions, which are essential for the human well-being. Mountains host a wide range of ecosystems, different in quantity and quality and generally in a good state of conservation. Consequently, mountain areas provide significant ecosystem services of which we are only partially aware, at present. In order to promote the enduring and sustainable development of mountain areas, generally less competitive from a socio-economic point of view, it is essential to identify the natural capital held by these areas, as well as the ecosystem services that they offer. Moreover, this also ensures the preservation of such a capital and the integrity of the services provided. Such ecosystem services are not fully recognized by the conventional measures of income and wealth. Therefore it is necessary to promote actions aimed towards the recognition and the valuation of mountain ecosystem services, by applying market-based mechanisms in the transition to green economy, according to the requirements of mountain territories and consistent with the preservation of the multi-functionality of these ecosystems. In the context of a Green Economy, new opportunities for investments by the private sector are emerging in mountain regions, especially in Renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem goods and services.
� However, innovative institutional arrangements are urgently required to trigger governance models and decision support systems aiming at both the integration of the social, ecological and economic capital at all scales in mountain regions, as well as the actual mainstreaming of mountains into overall national development andconservation processes. The Carpathian Convention is a regional governance mechanism and a best-practice example of institutional framework for promoting sustainable development and green economy.
� The Lucerne Call for Action as outcome of the Lucerne World Mountain Conference, 11 to 12 October 2011, organized by Switzerland is an important strategic document in the field of Sustainable Mountain Development that needs to be taken into account for the discussions and preparation of the Rio Earth Summit 2012.
Contact information: Mr. Harald Egerer (Head of Office),
Further information: www.carpathianconvention.org
Mountains for the World: Call for Action
Mountains are vital for sustainable development and human wellbeing. More than half of the earth?s population depends on fresh water coming from mountains. Mountains also provide a number of important global goods and key services which are under increasing pressure from globalization and climate change.
Following the invitation of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Mountain Partnership Secretariat (FAO), international experts and policy makers met in Lucerne on 11 and 12 October 2011 to convey the importance of mountains to the Rio +20 summit.
Protecting future water supplies, reducing poverty in mountain populations and unlocking the economic potential of mountains calls for the following actions:
1) Adapt and develop mountain governance that takes into account the unique characteristics of mountains in order to overcome poverty, food insecurity, and social exclusion.
2) Facilitate mountain communities to gain fair access to resources and share benefits of their use equitably.
3) Involve mountain people in decision making processes that concern their livelihood, economy, environment, and culture.
4) Strengthen and develop national, regional and global institutions that address highland-lowland interactions and transboundary cooperation, support capacity building, generation and dissemination of knowledge, technical expertise and innovation for sustainable mountain development.
5) Provide enabling conditions and incentives for investment by the private sector in sustainable development in mountain areas and include appropriate funding in national budgets in order to enhance wellbeing and reduce disparities.
6) Recognize the vulnerability of mountain ecosystems within the three Rio conventions and adopt action plans for each related to sustainable development.
7) Make best use of all new and existing funding mechanisms such as the Global Environment Facility.
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Monday, August 08, 2011
A freakin' disaster
And that brings me back to Bill Parcells. Kudos to H Wayne for getting him and making the effort. Jeers to Stevie for letting him walk away without a word.
So, there a couple of thoughts I had on this topic. As I've noted many times, the Falcons tried to lure Parcells there and he rebuffed them, to come here instead. The Falcons are in much, much, MUCH better shape. Some of you argued with me that the Falcons started off with a better roster. But with 4 years worth of churn, I think that argument is pretty much moot now. There has been enough time to "rebuild" but it never happened.
And then there's the Carl Peterson factor. Carl's a friend of Stevie's, and a lot of you were wary of him coming here and "ruining this franchise, like he did the Chiefs." But I would argue that his time with the Chiefs wasn't that bad. He was there for 20 years and (according to Wikipedia) "The Chiefs were the NFL's winningest team in the 1990s, won four AFC West championships, and played in the team's only AFC Championship Game in January 1994. Over Peterson's 20 years, the Chiefs' record was 176-141-1 and qualified for the NFL playoffs nine times."
Hmmmm. Sounds like (a) he was committed, and (b) he actually brought some winning attitude to the team. Two things Parcells did not do. In fact, I would argue that what Parcells did here was far worse than what Peterson did to the Chiefs.
So we lost out there, too. In retrospect, I would MUCH RATHER have had Carl Peterson running this franchise with a modicum of dignity!
But we are we is. All I can hope for is something better. Maybe it happens mysteriously with the team we have, and if not, we're years more away in rebuilding...
Oh how I long for the Don Shula days....
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I am so sick of going to my Phins news wire just to see jackasses bitch and moan about what could have been. They haven't won it all since I was 9 yet I have a new found optimism each year. Maybe it's the negative karma being spewed by you constant naysayers that keeps us down. Shut up and enjoy the possibilities.
By the way, Shula didn't win any for Dan, either.
I agree with rick. Tired of all the pissing and whinning. Its all so negative and getting old. I dont know how you can think we got worse from last year.
I mean come on. How many years would it take you to rebuild a team from a 1-15 team? How many seasons does a rookie qb need before you know if he has it or doesnt? Less then 2? Thats what fans are giving Henne.
BTW we were a bad call away from one of the worst officiating games ive ever seen from not having a losing record for the 2nd time in 3 years after a 1-15 season. Our team is not as horrible as the "suck for luck" fans even come close to thinking we are. Its as if we have had 3 x 1-15 seasons in a row when i read these boards and elsewhere. Sucks
call a spade a spade....
we were 7-9 and 7-9 last two season and SHOULD have lost the Minnesota game and probably the Jets game too, so it evens out losing the Pitt game we should have won. Bottom line, we pretty much sucked. 1-7 at home.
Hade we not had the easist schedule in the league in 2008, we would have probably been 6-10 in 2008.
Its time to deliver or get off the .... this team is stuck in neutral.
I think they go 6-10 this year with an even tougher schedule and pretty predictable schemes.
I agree. Enough whining! Shula was great, but then again he kept and supported the Fin Fan's nemesis, Tom Olivaditti and his "prevent a win" defense, so how smart was he? If we had a Mike Nolan kind of guy then, we probably would have won a SB for Dan.
Agree with Rick & others. Another thing I would like to put out to all the negative so-called fans; if you are so unhappy, pick another team that you can be excited about! Do the REAL FANS a favor! We all think we know better than the FO & HC, but there are many franchises that have done WORSE then us since Dan left. I perennial playoff contender is hard to build and easy to split up. I'm convinced we will be a better team this year regardless of our record. Last year I agree was difficult to watch. This year I believe you will absolutely see a positive difference. I for one hope Henne has his best year ever and shows all you "know it alls" that being a good NFL QB takes alot more opportunity & coaching than Chad has received. Go Fins!!!!!!