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Published: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6:36 p.m.
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A DeLand businessman known as a major "player" in the local oil and gas retail and distribution industry was found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, an official said.
Stephen DeLuca was convicted Wednesday after a 10-day jury trial of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud and 32 counts of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney's Office spokesman William Daniels said in a release.
DeLuca faces substantial prison time and fines as the conspiracy conviction carries a maximum of 30 years in federal prison and a fine up to $1 million, and each wire fraud conviction carries up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.
DeLuca was indicted on the charges in April 2011 when he was accused of falsely inflating the value of his company, Delco Oil Inc., to get $18 million from lenders between 2002 and 2006.
Daniels said the Attorney's Office intends to seek a monetary judgment of $18 million because that is how much CapitalSource Financial Services lost.
DeLuca's sentencing hearing is set for May 24.
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Though head coach Bill Sanchez decided to rest some of his top players, the Pasadena City College women's badminton team proved it is a force to be reckoned with by defeating El Camino College-Compton Center, 20-1, at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium Wednesday. That makes it 38 consecutive conference wins for the Lancers.
PCC won its third straight this year and is 3-2 overall, 3-0 in the South Coast Conference.
Alyssa Boyt, Pasadena's sophomore No. 1 player for this match, had two singles wins as well as a doubles victory with freshman partner Alejandra Palacios. Boyt defeated Compton's No. 1 Martha Vega, 21-11, 19-21, 21-6, then swept Compton's No. 2 performer Michelle Naranjo with two scores of 21-8. In their doubles match, the Lancers' No. 1 pair of Boyt and Palacios defeated the No. 2 pair of Jessica Phillips and Trina Armstrong in straight sets, 21-17, 21-13.
Pasadena's No. 4 player Sophia Njomin was kept on her toes when she faced the Tartars' No. 4 player Marlene Monzon. In the first set, Njomin eked out a 22-20 win but was defeated in the second set, 15-21. In the deciding third set, Njomin gained some momentum and won, 21-8. Njomin teamed with Serena Yan in No. 2 doubles and rallied for a 11-21, 21-16, 21-16 win over Compton's No. 1 of Monzon-Vega.
Yan, Njomin, and Palacios won two singles matches each.
The Lancers' only match loss came late in the contest when PCC's No. 5 player and freshman Grace Park faced off against Compton's No. 5 Armstrong. In the first set, Park kept it close but Armstrong ended up pulling away and went on for a 24-22, 21-10 sweep.
PCC will continue its three-game home stand at the HP Gym when it faces El Camino College (Torrance) at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
Release by Sara Medina, PCC sports information assistant
[Photo--Sophia Njomin hits a shot during the Lancers' win over ECC Compton Wednesday at Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium, image by Richard Quinton, sports information photographer.]
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Sometimes it can seem like cyber bullying will never end, but there are some things you can do to make it stop.
Nobody has to go through online bullying alone. Often the first step in stopping it is telling someone about it.
Someone you trust could help you report the cyber bullying and give you more confidence to deal with the situation.
You could talk to:
There are lots of great things about using social networks, but sometimes people use these sites to be abusive or nasty towards other people.
Setting up a safe profile is a really important part of social networking. If it's possible, it's better to set up your profile so that you have control over who can see anything you post.
Remember that you have the right to block anyone who bullies you and report them to the social network so they can take down anything offensive.
There are lots of ways to deal with bullying on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube and many more. Find out more.
Try and remember these tips:
- Don't reply to any nasty messages you receive. - Keep the messages that you have been sent so you can show someone. - Don't answer any calls from a withheld number, or from a number you don't know. - If it gets really bad, you could change your number.- If you change your number, only give out your new number to close friends.- If the problem is serious, tell the police or call ChildLine for free on 0800 1111 and we can help.- Don't keep it to yourself or try to deal with it alone. - Tell an adult you trust, like a parent, grandparent or teacher. It helps to talk.
Mobile phone operators can't stop or block a particular number from contacting another phone, but you can do this on some types of phone. Check your phone user guide to see if yours can. Mobile phone companies can only take action on the bully's account, such as blocking it, if the police are involved.
Online bullying is very serious. You can feel scared, upset, embarrassed or like everyone is against you.
If you are being bullied at school, you can usually go somewhere after school to get away from the bullying. With online bullying it can sometimes feel like there is no escape as it can happen anywhere and at any time.
Cyber bullying can also be really scary as it might involve a lot of people. It can often be done without anyone knowing who is behind the bullying. They might set up fake accounts, hide their IP address or block their mobile number. You might feel that people are ganging up on you.
Nobody has the right to make you feel this way If you are experiencing online bullying, it's a really good idea to talk to someone you trust. This could be a family member, teacher, friend or a ChildLine counsellor. There are ways to stop cyber bullying and talking to someone is often the first step in getting help.
Some people who are bullied find themselves doing things they would not normally do in order to cope like harming themselves or running away. Remember that you are not alone. With the right support, things can get better.
Bullying hurts. It can really start to knock your confidence if it seems like lots of people are doing the bullying.
Remember that confidence is something that you can work on. It's not always easy, but there are things you can try to help you build up your confidence.
Check out our tips on building your confidence back up if you've been affected by online bullying.
It's never easy to say why someone starts being hurtful to other people. Sometimes we can all say or do things that we don't mean that upset someone else.
Sometimes people have their own problems and it makes them feel better to hurt others. They may want to be popular and might think that humiliating someone else will make them to look better. Whatever someone is going through, it is never okay to bully someone else.
Sometimes people choose to embarrass, upset, pick on or intimidate other people using the internet or a mobile phone because it feels safer this way. Online bullying is easier as it means the person doing the bullying can't see how much it hurts the other person. This means they can feel more distant from what they are doing. Sending a nasty message or text can be done so quickly that the person doing the bullying might not think about how hurtful it is.
Bullying is not specifically against the law, but harassment or threatening behaviour is. That means if someone keeps making you feel scared on purpose, what they are doing could be illegal.
If someone is bullying or threatening you, something can be done to stop them and you should report it to an adult you trust. If you can, keep a record of the bullying. Having a record of when and where the bullying happened can help to get it stopped.
Nobody really likes to think they are involved in bullying and we can often make excuses for the way we treat people. Sometimes this makes it difficult to realise when we are a part of bullying.
If you use digital technology to upset, anger or embarrass someone on purpose, this means you are involved in online bullying.
It might be as simple as 'liking' a mean post on Facebook or spreading a rumour on Twitter. The person being bullied could feel like you are part of the bullying.
Never underestimate the impact that bullying can have on someone. It can make the person feel deeply upset and hopeless. Sometimes it can make people self-harm or, in some very serious cases, might contribute to someone feeling suicidal.
It's important to think about how we might feel if someone said the same thing about us.
Thing about what you're doing: The first step is realising that you have been involved in bullying. We all make mistakes and it doesn't make you a bad person. Ask for some advice: Tell someone you trust, like a parent, carer or teacher. They may be able to offer you some advice about what to do. Delete the bullying: Go back and delete any upsetting or nasty posts, Tweets or comments you have written Be the one to make a stand: Talk to others involved and encourage them to stop the bullying. It only takes one person to start making a big change Say sorry: Apologise to the person who was bullied and offer them support. This can mean a lot to the other person. Learn from this: Sometimes we do things without really thinking them through but the important thing is to learn from it and change the way you act in the future.
Being bullied is often a very difficult experience – so it could really help to have a good friend to listen and offer support.
Things you can do to help a friend: - Be there to listen to them. If they are being bullied they might be going through a lot of emotions and it can be really helpful for them to have someone to talk things through with. - Support your friend by offering to go with them to report the bullying and help them think about what they want to say. - Think about writing supportive comments when other people are posting negative messages. This may help them feel like they are not so alone. - Do things together that may take their mind off things for a short while. For example, you could watch a DVD or go to the cinema.
Getting support for yourself If someone you know is being bullied, it can be tough for you to deal with too. You might also feel upset and unsure what to do. You don't need to try and solve the problem on your own. Talk to someone you trust or visit the ChildLine message boards to see what other young people have done in your situation.
Some young people post online about going through depression or experiencing self-harm. This might be on Tumblr, Twitter, or Instagram. It could also be on a site or community especially for young people going through a certain issue. Bullying like this can also happen on fandoms.
Sometimes when people tag posts with 'self-harm', 'depression' or even 'suicide' it can lead to other people sending them nasty messages. They might say to the other person things like "I hope you die." This is bullying. It is wrong.
The best thing to do is not reply to these people. People who bully online like this often want to get a reaction. Showing that you are angry or upset could make things worse. It's also a good idea to take screenshots of any nasty messages you are sent. This way you can tell an adult you trust about what's happened. You can also sometimes report bullying to the site it happens on. Find out how to report bullying on different social networks.
Remember that it's likely that those people don't actually know who you are. Even if they say they know you in real life, it's likely that this isn't true.
There are lots of different ways that someone can experience bullying through the internet or mobile phones. Some of them are really subtle, so it might be difficult to realise what is happening.
Text messagesSending abusive, nasty or threatening text messages to someone is a type of bullying. This could include sharing those texts with other people who might join in the bullying.
Sexting Sexting is when someone takes a sexually explicit picture or video of themselves and then sends it to someone else. Sometimes people who are trying to bully someone may ask for these kinds of images so they can send them on to other people. If someone's asking you for sexual pictures of yourself, download ChildLine's free Zipit app. It gives you loads of great ways to deal with sexting.
Email Sending abusive emails is a type of bullying. Sometimes those emails might be shared with other people who could join in the bullying. Sending computer viruses or hurtful videos and pictures by email is also online bullying.
Instant messaging (IM) and chat rooms Sometimes people might get nasty messages when they are using instant messaging or chat rooms. Sending those types of messages using someone else's account without their permission is also online bullying.
Social networking sites Social networks can be used in lots of different ways to bully someone. Learn more about how to stop bullying on different social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube and many more.
Online gaming Being abusive towards someone or harassing them on an online multi-player gaming site is also a kind of online bullying.
Abusing personal informationSometimes people involved in bullying might post someone else's photos or personal information without that person's permission. This could include pretending to be someone else and writing fake comments or blogs.
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Television crime shows aren't reality TV
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Television dramas like CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation have brought attention to DNA analysis, but Tim Kupferschmid, executive director of Sorenson Forensics, frequently finds himself correcting misinformation about his work. He calls the disconnect the "CSI effect." Kupferschmid's list of the top TV myths:
Myth: Crime scene investigators (CSIs) and forensic lab scientists are one and the same.
Fact: They belong to separate professions and rarely, if ever, cross paths. CSIs are usually police officers without a science degree. Forensic scientists have advanced training in biology, chemistry and forensic science. CSIs collects evidence at the scene, which forensic scientists analyze in the lab.
Myth: Forensic scientists visit crime scenes and join police raids.
Fact: They rarely leave the lab, ruling out emotionally charged subplots and exciting shoot outs.
Myth: DNA evidence is slathered on every object the suspect touches.
Fact: It takes sustained contact to transfer DNA, and not all surfaces capture it.
Myth: Evidence of a person's DNA at the scene of the crime means the suspect is guilty.
Fact: DNA from many people is usually found at a crime scene. "It takes old-fashioned gumshoe detective work to determine guilt," Kupferschmid says.
Myth: DNA evidence found at a crime scene is analyzed immediately.
Fact: DNA labs nationwide have a backlog ranging from several weeks to years.
Myth: DNA results are instantly generated at the laboratory.
Fact: It takes about five days to produce a DNA profile.
Myth: TV CSI labs crackle with case discussions, verbal sparring and sexual innuendos.
Fact: Real labs lean toward a monastic quiet, and the real lab's coiffure and fashion sense is sorely lacking. "We are gowned up in lab coats and tiebacks, gloves and face shields," says Kupferschmid. "Simply talking over the evidence can contaminate the DNA."
Myth: Database searches produce complete information on a suspect, including a photo.
Fact: The real lab's computer spits out a simple number code that can be fed into the FBI's CODIS database. Time on the database is rationed. A hit, if there is one, can take weeks.
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If you swear not to do something can you send someone to do it for you?
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The Sefer Tiferes LiMoshe (יור''ד סימן שי''ז) says you may not as normally You might say אין שליח לדבר עבירה (there is no sin through messenger) this situation is different because that is when you both have the Sin. Here only the sender has the sin so we sayשלוחו כמותו the messenger is like the person himself and he can not send someone else to do it.


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After completing back-to-back tours of Catholic middle and high school, laughter and faith weren't subjects I ever put together. But now, as Associate Producer of JustLove, our Catholic Charities weekly radio program on Sirius XM Channel 129. I had the pleasure on September 14 of hearing Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Comedian Stephen Colbert and host Fr. Jim Martin, Author of "Between Heaven and Mirth" and frequent Just Love radio program guest, dig into the lighter sides of faith at Fordham University's special event "Humor, Joy, and the Spiritual Life."
The purpose of the event was to have an open discussion about the relationship between humor and faith, something many of us do not think about when we talk about Catholicism. And who better to discuss this topic than arguably three of the most comedic Catholics in the media?
At first thought, a Cardinal and a Comedy Central satirist might seem like polar opposites. After all, the nature of satire is to poke fun at serious things like politics and religion. Although Cardinal Dolan and Stephen Colbert come from different walks of life they actually have a lot in common. Both are Catholic public figures with massive followings, and both use jokes and laughter in a way that is endearing to their audience. As the evening rolled along it became clear that Stephen Colbert takes his Catholic faith seriously and enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the importance of laughter.
"Are there flaws in the Church?" Colbert asked. "Absolutely, but is there great beauty in the Church? Absolutely," Colbert said to rousing applause. "I like to make jokes about things I love, and I love my church!"
Cardinal Dolan echoed this in his own open remarks by stressing the importance of being joyful with your faith.
"Why is a crabby believer a contradiction?" the Cardinal asked the crowd. He then explained that although we understand Jesus was crucified, he rose three days later for our sake. "'He, who laughs last, laughs best," he continued, "so Good Friday did not have the last word…Easter did! That's why I can laugh."
For me, as a young Catholic, it felt great to see so many young faces in the crowd enjoying the panel and taking part by submitting their own questions, both serious and humorous. When one student asked the panel for advice on whether it was a good idea to date while considering entering the priesthood, Cardinal Dolan replied that it was good to date as part of deciding whether the celibate life of a priest is something he could live with. He also joked that "by the way, let me give you some of the numbers of my nieces."
Colbert weighed in on the question by telling the student to "Go for it! It actually could be a great pickup line: 'I'm thinking of becoming a priest, but you could change that!'" Cardinal Dolan and the crowd roared with laughter.
After seeing Cardinal Dolan, Fr. Martin and Colbert share their joy of being Catholics, I left Fordham with a renewed feeling of pride and joy about my own spirituality and was eager to talk about it with a friend over drinks. After all, as I learned from the panel, it's healthy to have fun when reflecting on religion. And besides, I thought, "We're Catholics, not Puritans!"
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This very talented author let me pick her brain a bit regarding her sexy hero Bran, along with his story in the full length novel edition of the Immortals of Annwyn - VELVET HAVEN.
Available in stores now, this dark and erotic paranormal romance stole my reader heart and you can read my review of VELVET HAVEN HERE.
Sophie is also generously giving away a copy of VELVET HAVEN to one lucky commenter. Please see the end of the interview for contest details. Good Luck!
In today's paranormal romance market, coming up with an original world or putting a refreshing spin on a familiar myth, is becoming increasingly difficult. However, Annwyn and her inhabitants are extremely unique. How did you approach the development of the world in VELVET HAVEN knowing this about today's market? Was the idea of sidhe heroes and heroines something you set out to write deliberately or was it a lucky happenstance?
When my editor turned down Trey's book (I know...booo! :) we discussed options. One of them was that the publisher was looking for an erotic shape shifter series. I immediately balked at it. I had ZERO ideas how to bring in a unique vampire or werewolf to the mix, so I told her I would think on it. And I did think, racking my brain for ideas. I already knew that I wanted to write something related in the fairy genre for Harlequin Spice. All the Celtic mythology research that I was doing for the Celtic Spice anthologies had opened a creative font for me and I was very eager to explore my historical Dark Fey Court.
So, I began mulling over ideas, thinking of things that interested me about the Celts, but that wouldn't be overlapping for the faeries that I was doing for Spice.
And then it hit me, to combine the Druid aspect of the Celtic culture, and draw on inspiration for Avalon, and the religious aspects of the Celts. That's when I researched Annwyn, and the kind of animals they revered. I learned about Druidism and the Dark Arts that at once drew them yet terrified them. The Sidhe, I used because I have always had an absorption with them. I made the Sidhe in Velvet Haven, and Annwyn, totally different from the Fey in the Sins and Virtues series, exploring different facets of Fairy folklore to make each series completely different. I knew the Sidhe of Annwyn would need to be more than just fairies. I wanted them magical, but I also wanted them to actually practice Druidism. To have a faith, and beliefs.
When I pitched the idea verbally to my editor, I told her I was going for a dark and sexy, Celt-Druid kind of vibe, with Wyverns, Gargoyles and Goddesses—and Sidhe. She loved the idea, and the first book sold on two paragraphs!
In VELVET HAVEN, not only are you creating this new and exciting world of Annwyn, you're also running this fictional world parallel to a familiar - potentially controversial - realm of Christianity. Writing about such a prevalent religion in paranormal romance can be a scary topic. Why did you decide to incorporate the God of Christianity into your Immortals of Annwynn series? Was there any hesitancy with regards to reader reactions?
What a fabulous question! In a word, religion fascinates me. The bible is filled with beautiful descriptions, with stories of love, faith, devotion, over-coming obstacles. But it can also be a terrifying read. It's this dichotomy that intrigues me. I was raised Presbyterian—pretty strict, too! As I've grown up, I've retained my faith, but have also become very spiritual as well. It's this meshing that made me desirous to combine both thoughts in Velvet Haven.
The early pagans had religion—it was spiritual. They worshipped the stars, moon, sun, elements, trees. And then Christianity came and incorporated many Pagan beliefs and festivals into the Christian calendar. So, to me, I couldn't not incorporate Christianity into the series. I chose Christianity because I understand it. I know it. I didn't want to work with other religions for fear of misrepresenting it. I have no wish to offend anyone. Christian or otherwise. I only wanted to present parallels in Celtic religion and those that were presented in the bible. I wanted to bring those doctrines forth to show the mortals, and the immortals, that they're really not all that different. There is Heaven and Hell, and Purgatory in Christianity, and there is The Summerlands, The Shadowlands, and The Wastelands in Celtic folklore, that mirror the three realms in Christianity. So, they really do parallel each other quite nicely.
At first I had thoughts of 'uh oh, how is this gonna work'. I was pretty certain that my editor was not of Christian faith—going solely on last names. But that's not something you come out and ask! So, I was worried on her take. But she came back loving everything about it, and I felt okay with it. We did discuss briefly, reader reaction, and in the end, we decided to go with it, thinking that there really wasn't a huge religious overtone that overshadowed the Celtic feel of Annwyn.
I'm not planning on getting preachy or really delving into religion as the series progresses, but there will be some mergence of sin and beliefs in life after death etc... To me, that's pretty much universal doctrine across all religions whether based more on spirituality or a specific deity.
I have had a few reviewers say that the religious parallels were thought provoking and interesting. No back lash, yet!
Sidhe, in general, aren't your typical paranormal character. Can you describe in more detail who and what they are?
In general, the Sidhe are fairies. Like I mentioned earlier, I decided to explore a jyhthygrfdvc different facet of Fey folklore with this series. I discovered an anecdote in one of my Celtic mythology books about an ancient race called Fomorians that many people believed became the Fey. They were giants, and fierce warriors as well.
Because I was such a huge fan of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, and I wanted some big hunky type heroes, I decided to go with this image. So, the Sidhe are a group of Fey that are fierce warriors—their weapons, ancient magic. They're tall, powerful, merciless when required. They're secretitive, and don't really mix well with the other inhabitants of Annwyn. They tend to keep to themselves.
I made Bran a Night Sidhe because they're the fiercest of the Sidhe. They're like mercenaries for hire. But I didn't want to be ripping off JR Ward's brotherhood, so I made the Night Sidhe mine in a way. I made them old, with an ancient religion and rules they must play by. Their language is more sedate, rooted in the old world, as opposed to modern slang, which played well into my strengths as a historical writer.
Bran, he's an incredibly dark and tortured hero. I know that you've mentioned that he was difficult to write at times and I did notice that he not much of talker unless he's in the bedroom. And can I say YOWZAA, that man had a mouth on him then! *blushing* He had me squirming on my couch more than once. Can you describe who Bran is to you? Was his darkness something you sought for in his character or did he pour out onto the pages that way? And why does he shapeshift into the Raven? What appealed to about this type of animal?
Bran....ACK! He was a bugger to write sometimes. I threw out about two copies of the first three chapters because he wasn't working—for either me or my editor.
By far he's been the most difficult hero I've ever written. When I write, I can hear the characters in my head. The men all chatter along in my mind, but Bran, he never talked to me. Never surfaced. I really had no idea who he was when I sat down to write him. I knew what he was, what his role in Annwyn and the book was, but who he was....total mystery.
So, I did something I do a lot when starting a book. A stream of conscious writing. This exercise is basically when I sit down, and say, 'right, I'm going to type whatever comes into my mind'. I did that, that exercise is now the opening of Velvet Haven, with Bran in his sacred grove, practicing his magic, and religion. It's where I heard him first—a mixture of modern man, and ancient Fey.
When I sent this to my editor, she knew I had found him. He sounds a bit historical, and I couldn't write him any other way.
He doesn't talk much. He never did in my mind, so I decided that it was him. How he was meant to be. I put it down to the fact that he's a king. He doesn't really have friends—just allies. He would naturally keep to himself, therefore his social skills wouldn't be all that hot! So, I guess the round about answer to your question is, he poured onto the page that way, all dark and brooding!
As for his raven form, the raven was the symbol of the Otherworld. There's much known about the animals the Celts worshipped. The raven, the Celt's believed, was the ruler of the Otherworld, and the Gaelic meaning of the name Bran is Raven.
So, I used that link to create him.
I loved Mairi and that's not something I often say about a heroine. Her prickly nature combined with her unshakable loyalty really had me bonding to her. Also, her overall necessity to Bran and Annwyn was beautifully choreographed making her originality something that others will be hard-pressed to top in my opinion. How was she different from Bran writing wise? Without giving away her amazing gift, can you say whether or not it was an idea you had been harboring for a long time or was it something that was just as surprising to you as it was to me?
Well, thanks for loving Mairi! Heroines are not my strong suit! Sometimes I really struggle with them, to make them identifiable. But Mairi was a dream to write. Where Bran was closed off, Mairi was just so honest and open. Mairi chatted away, so much so, that I had to cut some of what she said, to make way for plot points!
As for her gift, I knew it all along. My editor when I told her, was immediately intrigued, but a little worried how I was going to pull it off for the reader, once she read the importance of Suriel in Mairi's life. She thought it was going to really confuse the reader, but somehow, I managed to pull it off!
For me, I love how Bran and Mairi, mortal and immortal, male and female, are completely integral to the other's existence. It goes beyond love and sexuality. I'm really pleased with how it turned out, and I will say, that I'm tickled no one has come up with it—at least not that I know.
In addition to being Sophie Renwick, paranormal author extraordinaire, you also write erotic historicals as Charlotte Featherstone. Out of your entire combined backlist, which book represents you the most as a writer and why?
LOL! Well thanks for that!
Man, this is hard a hard a question to answer. I suppose the historicals are more me as a writer. I have been blessed with an editor who gets my writing, my style, my use of language for historicals. When you peel back the layers of me, I think you'll find hidden there, what I put out in my historicals.
That said, the Sophie voice has not been easy to find. My editor for Sophie likes a more clean, stream lined voice, and readers will laugh at this, because that is the total opposite to Charlotte. So, finding the right nuances for Sophie hasn't been as easy. I always worry that readers who like Charlotte, won't like Sophie and vice versa. But I'm trying to find that happy medium between contemporary and historical for Sophie. I think, probably where you'll see some of Charlotte reflected in Sophie's voice, are the love scene.
As far as backlist goes, I think I'm going to have to cop out and say both Addicted, and Sinful, from Charlotte. There is an incredible amount of introspection in those books, which really is me as a person, and a writer. I suppose I am most proud of those books because I dared to look deep into human behaviour and write about it—warts and all. Neither of those books was easy to write. But as a writer, they're the ones I'm most proud of—maybe because they were so difficult to write and perhaps, some of the underlying human weakness I share with my characters.
If you could only choose one heroine from all your written titles as your best friend, who would it be and why?
Two heroines came to mind, and I suppose it's because they were basically written side by side. They are Jane, from Sinful, and Mairi from Velvet Haven. I suppose, if I had to pick, it would be Mairi. I could see me sitting around with her in her apartment, chatting and laughing. She's prickly, but then, so am I. There are a few facets of her personality that mirror mine, but in all, she is a different person from me, but not so different that we wouldn't be friends, have a beer, and check out hot guys!
Jane on the other hand, is the heroine who is most like me.
Cailleach, co-ruler of Annwyn with Bran, is a mystery and not only to the reader but to Bran as well. Why does Annwyn need a goddess co-ruler? What was the inspiration for that? Also, she and Bran have a pretty volatile relationship; will that improve now that Bran has Mairi?
Cailleach is a mysterious figure. I like her. She's a very strong woman. She's a goddess, and Annwyn, which is based on the Otherworld, and Avalon was traditionally presided over by a Druid Priestess. They taught the ways of the Mother Goddess to females. The world grows and evolves through them and their fertility and magic. So, I definitely wanted that strong feminine figure in Annwyn. But Goddesses divine power through nature, and inner strength. She's very magical, but she needs a strong, warrior type consort. So, that's how Bran, and the Sidhe came into play. It's a symbolic marriage of two races, one ancient and ethereal, and the other dark, powerful, and strong.
I like that the goddess need someone, and that it is a man. I like the imagery it evokes, and of course, the nuances of sexuality it. An ethereal female, with a strong male protector.
As to whether Cailleach and Bran will ever soften to one another. I've written the opening for book two of the series, and interestingly it begins with Bran at the Goddess Temple, giving Cailleach the names of his nine warriors. They still seem stiff and unyielding with each other. But Mairi will be a calming influence on Bran, but I still don't see him softening too much to Cailleach. I think the only person he can truly open up with is Mairi.
In book two, readers will learn much more about Cailleach, and who she is on the inside. She is, of course, not everything she appears to be, like so many in the book, and in Annwyn. We'll also learn more about Annwyn, and the order of the Goddesses. As well, we'll learn a bit about the goddesses weaknesses...fallen angels, for one! :0
What's up next for the Immortals of Annwyn? Can you give us some juicy gossip on who the hero and heroine will be as well as their story?
Definitely more time in Annwyn, and learning about the Goddesses. The prophecy will evolve, and the quest for the amulet and flame will be going full force. As well, something sad is going to happen. I've already written that scene!
The hero is Rhys, Bran's mortal nephew who runs the Velvet Haven club. His heroine is a goddess amongst other things. We'll learn more of Keir, Rhys' Shadow Wraith, and more about Rowan and who she really is.
And of course, the Soul Stealer, and that mysterious Destroyer will be begin to take shape. I'm expecting book 2 to be a bit more dark, with more scenes of the actual Black Magic being conducted. As well, Rhys, and his heroine, Bronwnn are going to be combustible. I've already written TWO scenes for them, and Rhys stole my heart in one. ;)
Me and my blogger friends have a love for what we affectionately call "Hussy Reading Material". Do you have any romance authors that you prefer when or if you're in need of erotic romance reading material?
Argh! There are so many good authors out there, and my reading time has been greatly cut back! But I love, love, Joey Hill, and Shayla Black. Lisa Kleypas, although not erotic, can make me sigh with her excellent dialogue and sexy heroes. JR Ward. Rhage...his book always works for me to get the inner hussy purring! But then, who doesn't love the brothers?!
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Arcadia: Pray for our coastal neighbors in need
Published: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 12:30 a.m.
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My family has been going to the Outer Banks on Hatteras Island for many, many years for the week of Thanksgiving. Sometimes the weather is cold, but many times it has been very warm and pleasant. This year was a very different experience. Because of the hurricane that went through a while back and also very bad Noreastern winds, things are very bad. At high tide the ocean came over the roads and they were closed. The only access for vehicles that did not have four wheel drive was by ferry, with waiting in line for up to nine hours. We need to pray for all the people that were involved in these bad situations. It not only affected their homes, but also all the businesses and economy on the islands.
Church will host chicken stew Sunday
Everyone in the community is invited to come to a chicken stew on Sunday at the Arcadia Church of Christ. Serving will begin at 4 and the night service at the church will be at 6. You are invited to come and bring a friend. The young adults of the church are making this event happen and they would love to see you there.
Come to Wednesday night planned events
The following events are taking place at Friedberg Moravian Church on Wednesday nights through Dec. 12. Supper for everyone in the fellowship hall from 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. Children's classes and singing from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. FMY from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Adult class (mission presentations) 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. If either Forsyth or Davidson County cancel school due to bad weather then Wednesday night fellowship will be canceled.
December will be busy time for students
Northwest students are looking forward to a busy December. The fourth- and fifth-graders presented a holiday performance on Dec. 4. The students did a great job singing and acting. Ellen Clayton, music teacher, was proud of all who participated. Canned goods were collected for needy families. Cheermania night, sponsored by the PTO, will be Friday. You can support the PTO while your children have fun. Speedy Lohrs' Restaurant is hosting a Northwest night on Dec. 18. We are so thankful for all the support the community gives to our school.
Help the Lions help others in community
The Arcadia Lion's Club is very busy during the month of December, as well as all year long helping people who have vision problems. The club will take their VIP's to the annual Christmas party at the YMCA in Lexington on Friday. This year the club has assisted three people with vision exams and getting glasses. They also participated in the Charity Days at Belk as a fundraiser. They would like to thank everyone who helped and supported this project.
Join the book club
The North Davidson LIbrary now has a book club that all you avid readers will find very interesting. Check with the staff there for lots of interesting events for children to adults that are going on. They will be happy to inform you of all kinds of interesting things that you will be interested in.
Grange visits rest home to spread cheer
The Arcadia Grange visited with the Landmark Rest Home on Tuesday evening. The residents enjoyed ice cream and cake and playing bingo. The Grange will have its annual Christmas party at 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Bring your favorite covered dish to share and support the juniors and youth who are helping the community. Gail Whitehead from Crisis Ministry will be there to tell us about the homeless shelter and other things that are happening there.
Prayers are needed
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Ward Perrell ,who passed away last week. Death is always hard on a family, but it seems there are added sorrows when it happens near a holiday. God Bless.
Thought to ponder
My friend. I love you, not for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me. You have done it without a touch, without a word, without a sigh. You have done it by being yourself. Perhaps that is what being a friend mean.
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While Silicone Valley is heralded as the leading hub for high-tech innovation and development, Wilmington is climbing the ranks among metropolitan areas as one of the best cities in the country for tech start-up companies.
According to a report released by technology policy coalition Engine and entrepreneurship research association the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Entrepreneur Magazine ranks Wilmington 24th among 25 cities with the highest ratio of tech start-ups compared to the national average.
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Full SubmissionThe Trade Dimension of the Green Economy
The 2012 Rio+20 Conference will provide an opportunity to reaffirm the positive links between trade, environment and development, and allow developed and developing countries alike to cooperatively define and shape a green economy that supports sustainable development goals by catalyzing new investments, income sources, jobs and enhanced social equity across and within countries.
A key thrust of the green economy concerns unlocking technological progress so that economic and social objectives can continue to be advanced. However, beyond advancing environmental sustainability, the green economy must be development-centered to improve living standards across and within countries by generating new employment opportunities for the poor and enhancing their access to basic services such as energy, water, transportation, communications, healthcare and education.
The green economy should also be inclusive. Action towards preserving our global common goods start at the national level and all countries urgently need ?green? technologies to combat climate change, preserve biodiversity, reduce pollution and conserve natural resources wisely. And all countries require the economic growth and jobs that the green economy will promote going forward. No population group should be marginalized from a full and beneficial participation in a global green economy.
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The goals of a green economy are broad, comprehensive and ambitious, but they are not new. A lot of what is implied in a green economy dates back to Agenda 21 adopted at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. In particular, with regards to the interface of trade and green economy policies, chapter 2 (B) of Agenda 21 which calls upon the international community to make trade and environment mutually supportive remains a valid basis for action.
The 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development will focus on promoting a green economy that could act as catalyst to accelerate progress on sustainable development and poverty eradication, yielding positive outcomes for the economy and environment, and for developing and developed countries alike. In this context, trade can play an important role in sustainable development and the transition to a green economy. Already in 1992, it was acknowledged that an open multilateral trading system, supported by the adoption of sound environmental policies, can have a positive impact on the environment and contribute to sustainable development. Twenty years on, the fundamental message remains that mutually supportive trade and environment policies can promote sustainable development. The 2012 Conference will be an opportunity to reaffirm these links and reinstate Principle 12 of the Rio Principles on Environment and Development as a guiding tenet.
There have been concerns that measures put in place to advance the transition to a green economy could potentially create trade distortions or new forms of "green protectionism". WTO trade rules provide policy space for countries to promote green economy sectors. Equally, they offer a framework to guard against green protectionism and to ensure that these measures are not disguised restrictions on trade and are not applied in a manner that would constitute a means of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination between countries. Thus, the multilateral trading system must continue to be strengthened to meet future challenges in this area.
Negotiations on the removal of trade distortions, in particular harmful subsidies such as fisheries and agriculture subsidies, and the elimination or reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers to environmental goods and services should be an integral part of an equitable transition to a green economy.
Sustainable trade is a trading system that ties to important human values, welfare goals and inclusive growth, assisting those developing countries that are marginalized in the global trading arena. Concerns have been raised that a green economy will introduce constraints on growth, competitive disadvantages and unequal benefits among countries. Advancing a green economy agenda thus requires reinforced commitment to Principle 12 of the Rio Principles and calls for policy coherence to ensure that trade and development and the protection of the environment can be mutually supportive. Trade policy needs to be accompanied by complementary policies in both the social and environmental spheres, while ensuring that trade rules support a global transition to a green economy.
Moreover, Capacity building activities of international and regional organizations and international programmes must be furthered to assist developing countries to design mutually supportive and domestically-driven trade and green economy policies, enhance regional cooperation in trade and environment, identify green export opportunities, and develop capacities in the production and export of green goods and services.


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My parents were squares in the '60s. When it came time to raid their record collection, there were no Jim Hendrix, Canned Heat, or Creedence Clearwater Revival albums to discover (those were in my cool uncle's stacks). Instead, there were Time-Life classical sets, Herb Alpert, some show tunes, and lots of folk revival records. And of the latter, heavy on the Kingston Trio and Irish Rovers, it was the Peter, Paul and Mary records I loved the most.
What made those records so wonderful was Mary's voice. It was so different from the Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell records: big and loud and round, a voice for ringing the rafters and raising spirits. It was a civil rights march voice, a union rally voice, stirringly put in service of some of the best songs of the era. Peter and Paul could do some tight harmonies, but without Mary they would have been an earnest shadow of the Kingston Trio.
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Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Birth of St. John the Baptizer, who leaped for joy in the womb of Elizabeth because of the coming of Christ. John told the people to prepare for Jesus' coming by repenting of their sins, and continued to preach that message of repentance to those in power, such as when he told King Herod that it was wrong for him to have his brother's wife.
John is an example for us to speak the truth boldly. Being a prophet is not primarily about telling the future, but about telling the present – pointing out what God thinks of what is happening now and what He wants us to do about it.
As we honor John the Baptizer, then, let us resolve to boldly proclaim the right to life for all, including the unborn.


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P.F. Chang's announces dates, locations of security breach
P.F. Chang's China Bistro Ltd. alerted customers and the public Monday that a data breach involving customers' credit and debit cards affected 33 locations in the U.S.
The company's investigation is ongoing.
The company said the problem has been contained, and it has been securely processing credit and debit card data since June 11, a day after the U.S. Secret Service flagged a possible security problem. It hasn't been determined whether any specific customer's data was stolen.
The breach was first disclosed in June, as the investigation began with third-party forensics experts and the Secret Service.
According to the company, data exposed and potentially stolen includes card numbers, cardholder names and expiration dates.
Some of the suspected breaches date back to October 19, 2013.
A list of affected locations, as well as suspected dates of the breaches and a statement from P.F. Chang's CEO Rick Federico, is available here.
As Target did with its infamous breach, P.F. Chang's is providing identity protection services for those who may have been affected.
The restaurant has a credit monitoring company available to its customers who believe they were affected by the breach. You can find more information on their website.
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God sends a literal lesson
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 7:36 a.m.
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Many of us have listened to the lesson of the week at church and pondered how that would fit into our daily lives. I mean we all hope to be good neighbors and judge not least ye be judged, but realistically how often do you get to apply the lesson you hear at church to your normal life? Not that often, right? And if you do get an experience, it's more of a broader sense. But for me, I had am honest-to-goodness, straight-from-the-Bible experience.
On Sunday, we heard the lesson of the Good Samaritan. For those who might need a refresher, this is the story of the man who had been robbed, beaten and left to die on the side of the road. Two men not only passed him by but crossed to the other side of the street to avoid him. The third person was the Good Samaritan who not only treated his wounds but picked him up and took him to an inn where he could rest and recover. The moral of the story is of course to love thy neighbor, or more specifically who is your neighbor, which is anyone who is in need.
Normally we would think upon this in the figurative sense. We might give a homeless person some spare change or check on the elderly neighbor once a week to make sure they were OK. But in my case, it was literally a guy lying on the side of the road.
My family and I were coming home after church driving down Raleigh Road, when suddenly my husband whipped the van into a side street. Before I could ask him what in the heck he was trying to do, he said, "Did you see that? There was a man lying on the side of the road."
He started maneuvering through the streets to circle back to the main road. My first thought was he must have been imagining things, there can't be someone lying on the side of a busy street without someone noticing. But sure enough, there was a man lying face down on the corner of the street. Cars were whizzing by, and there were groups of people standing around not even 200 feet from where he was lying.
I have to admit that I didn't want my husband to get out of the car, so at first I just called to him from my car window. But when he didn't respond, my husband got out and walked over to him. Maybe I'm a horrible person, but the only thing I was worried about at the time was my husband being attacked or at worse some lunatic starting to scream at him.
Luckily, the man opened his eyes and nodded when my husband asked if he was OK. Evidently, he was inebriated to the point of passing out, but he gave a thumb's up and shook his head when we asked if he needed any help. He was sitting up and putting on one of the shoes he had lost by the time we drove off. We decided not to call the police because I didn't want him arrested, we just wanted to make sure he hadn't been hit by a car and was bleeding.
There were two things I learned from this incident. Number one, we showed our children how to apply what we learn in church to real life. But secondly, more sadly, there must have been hundreds of people who drove right past this guy and didn't bother to check on him. I hope that I'm wrong and more people did show concern, but from what I could tell we were the first.
If he had been there all night, why didn't the police pick him up? If he was passed out drunk, why didn't someone try to find out where he belonged? Maybe other people felt the same way I did and were concerned about their own safety. I understand, but we shouldn't let that keep us from helping others.
In the end, he was just some guy who drank too much, not a man beaten and broken. But either way, we literally became the Good Samaritans we had just heard about mere hours before. Sometime God works in mysterious ways, but there are also times he sticks to the original script.
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Tubi's Tire Tread Black Licorice is something I discovered back at the All Candy Expo, now the Sweets and Snacks Expo, back in 2007. I was immediately smitten and I now scoop the stuff up whenever I see it, which sadly isn't very often.
First off, the name is very descriptive of the candy itself, and you have to look at it to figure it out. The licorice is made of little laces, which are lined up in rows to make a big ribbon. These ribbons are stacked three high and then cut into squares. They do look a lot like tire treads, with their black color and texture due to the ribbons stacks. It also provides a fun way to dissect the candy when you consume it. It's very interactive and fun.
The licorice slice is very slick and thick. The chew is very dense and soft and the flavor is very rich of molasses and licorice. It has very rich sweet notes, with a very sweet aftertaste and herbal flavor to it. The taste is so lovely, I could eat it all day.
I highly recommend these if you're a black licorice lover, or if you're looking to try some awesome black licorice to see if it's something you'd like. You really can't go wrong with Tubi's as far as I'm concerned.
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Airport Hotel Mayank Residency
Operating a 24-hour front desk, Mayank Residency is only 1 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport and a convenient 8-minute drive to Ambience Mall. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel, while complimentary private parking is provided. A free airport drop-off service is also available.
Furnished with a desk and seating area, air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, a flat-screen satellite TV and a mini fridge. En suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer, hot/cold shower facilities and free toiletries.
Hotel Mayank Residency provides luggage storage, currency exchange and laundry services. A tour desk and a business centre are also available. Guests can rent a car to explore the area; alternatively, shuttle services can be arranged at extra charges.
The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Qutab Minar and New Delhi Railway Station. The famous Red Fort is a 30-minute drive away.
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She sings, she dances, runs an entertainment/clothing/perfume empire, is married to one of the most successful Latin pop stars in the world, is a mother to twins and, oh yeah, Jennifer Lopez is also part-owner of the Miami Dolphins.
Jennifer Lopez revealed her opinion on who the Miami Dolphins should select for the No. 12 NFL draft pick tonight while promoting her movie "The Backup Plan" on the Jay Leno show Wednesday night.
New York residents Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony negotiated a deal with another New Yorker, real estate entrepreneur Stephen Ross, who bought a 95-percent stake in the Miami Dolphins franchise in January 2009.
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"We have the 12th pick, you know, so I'm leaning towards Dan Williams," Jennifer Lopez said. "We need a defensive tackle, he's really explosive off the line, can beat the double team and does a nice job finishing the play. But that's just my opinion."
Dan Williams, a 6-foot-2, 325 pound defensive tackle from the University of Tennessee, is expected to be selected in the first round of tonight's NFL Draft in New York City. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper also projected Dan Williams will most likely go to the Miami Dolphins.
Dan Williams led the SEC last season with 70 tackles.
Should he end up a Dolphin, he'll be in, um, good hands. Other celebrity Miami Dolphins part owners include tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, Latin singer Gloria Estefan and husband Emilio and singer Jimmy Buffett. Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie was also approved for a Miami Dolphins stake last year.


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Location: The hotel is just a short walk from the Opera House, within easy reach of the main sights (Heroes' Square, Parliament, Synagogue, St. Stephen's Basilica). In the very heart of the business,...
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Buffet-style breakfast: 9 EUR / person.
Garage: 15 EUR / night.
Room and breakfast for children under 12 is free!
Location: The hotel is just a short walk from the Opera House, within easy reach of the main sights (Heroes' Square, Parliament, Synagogue, St. Stephen's Basilica). In the very heart of the business, shopping, cultural and entertainment centre of the city. Excellent for businessmen and tourists.
Rooms: 125 rooms: all with shower/WC, hair-dryer, air-conditioning and sound-proofing, 26" LCD TV with satellite channels, direct-dial telephone and free cable internet connection, keycard.
2 rooms for handicapped
5 floors for non-smokers
Catering Services: Buffet breakfast (from 6.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.,
at weekends 6.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.) with a selection following modern nutrition trends (wide range of dairy products, cereals and fruits, quality cold cuts, bread and rolls freshly baked on the spot). In summer meals can also be enjoyed on the inside hotel-terrace.
Drinkbar around the clock.
For groups pre-ordered half board available.
Meeting room: for 14 people with leather chairs, air-conditioning, sound-proofing, internet connection. Natural light. Complete darkening possible. Pre-ordered coffee break and lunch are available.
Parking facilities: in-house garage and parking place for 2 busses
Other services: safe at reception, photocopying, organisation of excursions, sight-seeing and theater tickets, pre-ordered airport-transfer (shuttle-bus or taxi).
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ZF-8589: PDOException::getcode() returns string but Exception expects int
In Zend_Db_Statement_Pdo line 234 the PDOException is catched and re-returned as Zend_Db_Statement_Exception.
In the process of this getCode() from PDOException is passed into the new exception. However its expecting an int, not a string, and fatal's on this issue.
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Sussex Technical High School, 17099 W. Market St., Georgetown, is sponsoring a community emergency preparedness drill from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 10.
Three incidents will be staged that will require an emergency response. This is a community event that will provide information to the public in case of an emergency. Volunteers from the Georgetown Fire Department, volunteers from local hospitals, Delaware State Police, Amateur Radio Emergency Service, and Sussex County emergency personnel will be participating in the drill.
The cosmetology students at Sussex Tech will be applying makeup to volunteers who will serve as victims during the drill. For more information, call (302) 856-0961.
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ACPE Outcomes
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ACPE Level I
ACPE Level I students fulfill the following objectives:
Articulate the central themes of their religious heritage and the theological understanding that informs their ministry.
Identify and discuss major life events, relationships and cultural contexts that influence personal identity as expressed in pastoral functioning.
Initiate peer group and supervisory consultation and receive critique about one's practice.
Risk offering appropriate and timely critique.
Recognize relational dynamics within group contexts.
Demonstrate integration of conceptual understandings presented in the curriculum into pastoral practice.
Initiate helping relationships within and across diverse populations.
Use the clinical methods of learning to achieve their educational goals.
Formulate clear and specific goals for continuing pastoral formation with reference to personal strengths and weaknesses.
ACPE Level II
ACPE Level II students fulfill the following objectives:
Articulate an understanding of the pastoral role that is congruent with their personal values, basic assumptions and personhood.
Provide pastoral ministry to diverse people, taking into consideration multiple elements of cultural and ethnic differences, social conditions, systems, and justice issues without imposing their own perspectives.
Demonstrate a range of pastoral skills, including listening/attending, empathic reflection, conflict resolution/ confrontation, crisis management, and appropriate use of religious/spiritual resources.
Assess the strengths and needs of those served, grounded in theology and using an understanding of the behavioral sciences.
Manage ministry and administrative function in terms of accountability, productivity, self-direction, and clear accurate professional communication.
Demonstrate competent use of self in ministry and administrative function which includes: emotional availability, cultural humility, non-anxious and non-judgmental presence, and clear and responsible boundaries.
Establish collaboration and dialogue with peers, authorities and other professionals.
Demonstrate self-supervision through realistic self-evaluation of pastoral functioning.
Standard 313 Objectives of Supervisory CPE
Through Supervisory CPE, qualified persons who have demonstrated pastoral, professional, and clinical competence will develop competence in the art, theory and practice of supervision of clinical pastoral education.
The objectives of Supervisory CPE define the scope of the Supervisory CPE program curriculum. Outcomes define the competencies that result from a supervisory student's participation in Supervisory CPE programs.
Standard 313 The Supervisory CPE center designs its Supervisory CPE curriculum to facilitate achievement of the following objectives:
To develop supervisory students' knowledge in theories and methodologies related to CPE supervision drawn from theology, professional and organizational ethics, the behavioral sciences, and adult education.
To provide students practice in the supervision of CPE under the supervision of and ACPE Supervisor.
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Life that doesn't end with death
In Tana Toraja, weddings and births aren't the social gatherings that knit society together. In this part of Indonesia, big, raucous funerals form the center of social life. Anthropologist Kelli Swazey takes a look at this culture, in which the bodies of dead relatives are cared for even years after they have passed. While it sounds strange to Western sensibilities, she says, this could actually be a truer reflection of the fact that relationships with loved ones don't simply end when breathing does. (Filmed at TEDMED.)
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|Whyte wins, Winger second
It was a busy weekend for some former Vandals with hurdler Angela Whyte winning the 100-meter event at the Canadian National Championships and former Vandal weightman Russ Winter taking second in the discus at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships.
Whyte, a Vandal Athletics Hall of Famer and assistant coach at Idaho, won the 100 hurdles in 12.90 seconds. Another former Vandal, Christie Gordon, was third in 13.38
At the U.S. meet, Winger's throw fo 203 feet, 6 inches earned him second behind champion Lance Brooks' 204-4.
Also at the Canadian meet, current Vandal Ben Ayesu-Attah was second in the 400 meters with a 47.20. Philip Osei won the event with a 46.47. In the 1500 meters, former Vandal Erica Digby was seventh in 4:24.02, and in the 5000 meters Stephane Cole was seventh in 14.27.75 and Barry Britt was 11th in 14:33.62.