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This is a discussion on Man on bicycle shot, killed near Palm Springs within the In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly forums, part of the The Back Porch category; This is the second such incident in the last 24 hours. I didn't bother posting the first one because people tend to become numb to ...
This is the second such incident in the last 24 hours. I didn't bother posting the first one because people tend to become numb to the same old stories. I'll see if I can track down the first one I saw. This may be random gang initiation-type stuff where a car pulls up on an unsuspecting victim and opens fire for grins and giggles.
Some of the third world countries I've spent time in or call a second home don't see this kind of vagrant disregard for human lifeBy ROCHELLE E.B. GILKEN
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Friday, May 16, 2008
A man on a bicycle was shot several times and killed at 1995 South Military Trail west of West Palm Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
After the shooting at 7:15 this morning, witnesses said a black Mitsubishi was seen speeding away, but no additional suspect information is available.
The victim appeared to be in his late 20s.
The sheriffs office said several 911 calls came in for multiple gunshots and deputies found the body behind a closed shopping plaza. A witness told deputies there were other people in the area who may have seen something. Anyone with information should call (561) 688-3400 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.
Wow, I just started a thread the other day "Need bicycle recommendations". We haven't bought them yet, but will soon enough. My wife and I will ccw on the bikes, and we'll be riding during the daylight in "safe" areas. Of course you never know.......thanks for the head's up.
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Filmmaking siblings David and Nathan Zellner strike the mother lode with their latest film "Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter" screening at this year's SXSW in Austin, Texas.
With "Kumiko" the brothers have crafted a visually striking and haunting film that not only pays homage to the Coen brothers "Fargo" but also stands out for its own unique take on a real-life story that spawned an urban legend.
In the Zellner's cinematic fairy tale version of the story, Rinko Kikuchi ("Pacific Rim") stars as Kumiko, a troubled young woman, who lives in Japan and works in a boring office job where she doesn't get along with her boss or coworkers.
Kumiko is not married and doesn't have a boyfriend or any friends to speak to (except for her pet rabbit).
She also has an overbearing mother, who constantly calls to nag her about getting married and having children or coming back home to live with and take care of her.
But Kumiko is steadfast in her rebellion against her mundane life situation, eventually losing herself in repeated viewings of an old VHS copy of the movie "Fargo" directed by the aforementioned Coen brothers.
Believing that the Coen's movie is based on a true story, Kumiko begins taking notes and details on where Steve Buscemi's character buries a suitcase filled with cash.
With her treasure map in hand, Kumiko sets out on a journey to Minnesota to find the cash, but along the way she encounters an assortment of colorful locals who try to help her in their own way.
After awhile, it becomes obvious that Kumiko is lost in a delusional fantasy world of her own (at one point describing herself as being like a Spanish Conquistador traveling to the New World to seek buried riches using her hand-drawn treasure map) but no one seems to know how to really help her out.
Instead of delving into the deeper psychological aspects of her seemingly delusional fantasy, the Zellner brothers depict Kumiko's journey in an oddly believable and endearing light, which makes viewers care about her finding that treasure rather than getting her life in order.
It's a bold move, which leads to an unexpected ending.
"Kumiko" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. It screened at SXSW on Tuesday, March 11 and will have an encore screening on Saturday, March 15 in the Paramount Theatre at 9pm.
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Like any other place you share with others, there are things you should do and not do at the dog park. Here are some examples from the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and Whole Dog Journal.
Be sure your dog is healthy and shots are up to date.
Obey all the rules of the park.
Practice good dog manners and a solid recall before going to the park.
Bring only friendly, social, and relatively confident dogs to the park. Work on any behavior issues somewhere else.
Closely supervise your dog. This means keeping it in sight and monitoring its behavior to prevent any rough play or aggression and to see if it eliminates, so you can:
Clean up after your dog! (This should go without saying, but unfortunately it doesn't always happen.)
Bring young puppies who haven't had all their shots. Most parks have rules regarding the exact age that puppies are allowed, but a good rule of thumb is four months old, and their shots need to be up to date.
Bring your dog if they don't enjoy the dog park or have aggression or socialization issues. You need to work on this before taking your dog to the park for a romp.
Bring treats to the dog park. This can encourage bad behavior from all the dogs.
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Fire Marshals charge 8-year-old in playground fire
ABERDEEN, Md. - Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged an 8-year-old boy from Aberdeen with intentionally igniting combustibles under playground equipment Wednesday afternoon.
The small fire broke out around 5 p.m. at North Deen Park in Aberdeen.
Officials say investigators quickly identified a suspect after a concerned citizen came forward with a tip.
The fire was quickly contained by firefighters from Aberdeen Fire Department after the boy ignited paper and mulch directly underneath the playground equipment.
The 8-year-old was charged with second degree malicious burning and was released to the custody of his mother.
Further action is pending from the Department of Juvenile Services.
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Lady Aggies Lose a Close One, 55-53
by Scott Puryear of Aggie Sports on 02-10-06
Goodwell, OK - After 39-plus minutes
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I wish I could offer all Dads a nice weekend for Father's Day, but for now, it looks like a good plan to bring the umbrella along!
Have a great weekend and be sure to catch Nicole Misencik tomorrow and Sunday on Sunrise and me on the Nightbeat this weekend. We'll keep you informed of any severe storms on twitter and facebook as well. If you're not already following the weather team and WTHR, here's how:
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St. Patricks Day is over for the year, but that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty of Irish partying to be done. The Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road kicks off over at Downtown Disney in less than a week. It starts on Friday, August 29, and runs through Monday, making is a great way to celebrate over the long Labor Day Weekend.
A Hooley is a rollicking celebration, and that's exactly what unfolds at Raglan Road each year. The restaurant and Irish pub features delicious cuisine all year 'round, so of course its available for this event. There's plenty of Irish dancing, too, and an expanded musical schedule features the following artists:
- Scythian, a headliner on the Celtic festival circuit and equally at home in rock venues.
- The Raglan Rebels, Ireland's best up-and-coming young band with traditional and modern songs and ballads.
- Drops of Green, an exciting new ballad group from the heart of Ireland.
- The Brayzen Heads, a popular duo on guitar and banjo playing Raglan Road regularly.
- The West Coast Trio, from Connemara, playing traditional and contemporary Irish songs on accordion, flute and guitar with plenty of reels and jigs.
The event is family friendly, with fun for the kids like face painting Saturday through Monday and Irish dance workshops. You'll even meet Ronan McCormack, formerly of the original Riverdance cast, and learn from a true expert. Click the video accompanying this article for a quick summary of all the fun from last year's Hooley.
Want the full entertainment schedule? You'll find it here. If you come early on Saturday or Sunday, you can enjoy a sumptuous brunch.
Even if you can't make it to the Great Irish Hooley, Raglan Road is always a great spot to dine at Downtown Disney. Enjoy a quiet lunch or head over in the evening, when things get more lively.


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After a one-year stint with the San Diego Chargers, wide receiver Robert Meachem returned to the New Orleans Saints in 2013. This season, the veteran is vying for a roster spot.
At 29 years old, Meachem is the second-oldest wide receiver in a group that averages about 24 years of age. Not only is Meachem trying to earn a starting role, he's now charged with being a mentor.
During minicamp this week, Meachem discussed being a veteran among a young receiving corps, as well as his return back to New Orleans last season.
Your one of the "old guys" among a young wide receiving corps. How does your role change?
In a way it changes, but every year it's the same. We're still able to give each other advice. I still ask coaches for advice at times. Whatever I can do to help, I'm trying to do because at the end of the day we all have the same goal, and that's to get a ring.
What's your advice to the young guys about being a professional wide receiver?
Whatever I can. Whatever I see them lacking in, I try to help them. We had a guy who was off to kind of a slow start, so I decided to figure out how to motivate him to get him going. You know when you were at that age as a rookie, you were anxious to get out there and play, especially with the veteran guys and the big names. You want to be out there with them catching balls and making plays.
You spent a few years with the Saints then a year in San Diego. How does it feel to be back in New Orleans competing for a championship?
It's the life. I'm truly blessed. I don't know how many people have gotten the opportunity I have to leave a team then come back a year later. That's pretty special. All I can do is make the best of it.
Do you consider New Orleans home?
It became home a long time ago, the moment I became a rookie it became home. Just like Tennessee was a home away from home. Tulsa, Okla. is always going to be home, but here and Knoxville, Tenn. is home.
At the start of camp you might've been on the rostr bubble, but now you're working in with the first team. What changes did you make?
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Raspberry Pi model A sold out in US within hours of launch
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LOW COST TINY PC the Raspberry Pi Model A went on sale in the US on Sunday, and managed to sell almost 1,000 units within a matter of hours.
Model A of the Linux based PC, which costs only $25 and has 256MB of RAM, a single USB port, a HDMI port, a SD card reader and a 3.5mm audio socket, was available from Allied Electronics' online store, but according to the retailer's website, didn't stay in stock for long.
We contacted the Raspberry Pi Foundation regarding sales figures. Its executive director Eben Upton told The INQUIRER that there were fewer than 1,000 units in stock initially.
"These all went within a few hours," Upton said. "I've heard from Allied that they expect to be able to resupply with some hundreds of new boards in the next few days.
"We're currently building a few thousand Model A's a week, so we hope to reach the same stocking situation as the Model B within a couple of months," he added.
The Raspberry Pi model B, which costs $35 and offers two USB slots, 512MB of RAM and an Ethernet port has been on sale in the US for a year now. This is also out of stock at Allied Electronics, but it can be bought at another US retailer called Newark, which sells only that particular model.
The Raspberry Pi, which was originally developed as a way to interest school children in computer technology and programming, has been on sale in Europe for over a year now after it was launched on 29 February 2012 for £19.33.
The device has had a whirlwind first year. On its first day, it managed to crash the websites of the two lucky British firms chosen to retail the machine, and excited buyers were forced to wait for weeks before getting their hands on a Raspberry Pi, as demand far outstripped supply.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation also launched its credit card sized computer in Asia last week. µ
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The Web 2.0 agenda looks interesting. Here are the sessions I plan to attend -- I have back up sessions for a few of them.
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"Could you show us a spot that doesn't use the ah luck like cooking?"
This comment made me go... what? Seriously? Ouch, my head hurts.
Now I'm not demeaning the person who wrote this, he is actually being quite serious. What really made me upset for this person was the word 'luck.' As if using the auction house is based solely on the random event that someone will buy your item at the price you want to sell it. There is almost no luck on the auction house, unless of course you consider finding this blog as a lucky thing. Then yes, there's a lot of luck in the world of warcraft auction house!
To the player who wrote this, now is your chance to change that 'luck' into certainty. Read this blog from beginning to end, dive into the forums, watch the auction house youtube videos, and most importantly experiment in world of warcraft. Educate yourself and most importantly have a blast experiencing the learning process.
Get used to it because you never stop learning.
Since you are obviously very new to the world of warcraft economic system I would start off with items you personally use or buy frequently. Find out what that item is worth to not only yourself but other players. Is it used in professions, is it used in raiding, etc etc. Then find out what you and more importantly other players are willing to pay for that item. Watch the auction house each day and observe how the item's price changes througout the week. You'll be well on your way to becoming an auction house pro.
"Could you show us a spot that doesn't use the ah luck like cooking?"
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Jederus said... September 22, 2009 at 9:14 AM
The only 'luck' in the AH is when you get 'lucky' and find an idiot that priced their item too low or bought yours too high. But even then, you were the one that planned for such an occaision by either scanning for such mispriced items or pricing your items at high but still sellable levels. Your headache is understood!
Dahk said... September 22, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Honestly, luck does truly play a role in the AH. I mean, of course there are trends to follow and in general, if you know what you are doing, you will make a profit. However, you never know 100% when someone will click 'buyout', nor will you know when someone will undercut you. A lot of purchasing decisions, despite all we do, are still done on a whim. When a choice is made, outside every controllable, predictable factor, luck will decide.
If we were to give the commenter as much credit as we could, I'd equate his statement of luck as an actual measure of time. If he is searching for ways to make money, the two most prevalent things he has seen are a) gold sellers and b) sites and videos claiming that he can make 600G/hr. The 600G/hr sites are pretty easy to interpret after a while - they are relying on two things. 1) That you won't notice that they measure their drop rates (and thus ROI of time spent) are extremely idealized. 2) The statements of 600G/hr are based on AH value of items, not actual gold.
Now the savvy AH pro can actually convert that value of 600G in items to actual gold, but it often takes multiple selling cycles to post a large quantity of farmed materials. At this point, the average Joe just looking at the 600G/hr site sees a lot of luck involved - luck on drops and luck that the materials will move on the AH the first time they are posted.
Its wrong, but it is a little more forgivable than just flabbing his mouth off calling AH playing luck based.
Dahk said... September 22, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Well, I think the way that the 'average joe' role comes into play is that the luck aspect of the AH is much more visible when you only are dealing with a handful of auctions. When you're posting frequently and have many auctions going at once, the fluctuation of sales is a lot less visible.
For instance, I sell glyphs on my server using QA to maintain 300-500 auctions at a time. Some days I will sell something like Glyph of Fire Elemental Totem for a decent price. There is no reason or logic around why someone would buy this terrible glyph, let alone at a high price, but when you have the same glyph posted all the time, eventually that luck will strike and someone will buy it. However, to me, it's just another expected instance where even the bad glyphs will sell eventually.
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But the best, most certain, and surest way in this controversy is this, namely, that what Christ has received according to His assumed human nature through the personal union, glorification, or exaltation, and of what His assumed human nature is capable beyond the natural properties, without becoming annihilated, no one can know better or more thoroughly than the Lord Christ Himself; and He has revealed it in His Word, as much as is needful for us to know of it in this life. Now, everything for which we have in this instance clear, certain testimonies in the Scriptures, we must simply believe, and in no way argue against it, as though the human nature in Christ could not be capable of the same.
Now it is indeed correct and true what has been said concerning the created gifts which have been given and imparted to the human nature in Christ, that it possesses them in or of itself. But these do not reach unto the majesty which the Scriptures, and the ancient Fathers from Scripture, ascribe to the assumed human nature in Christ.
For to quicken, to have all judgment and all power in heaven and on earth, to have all things in His hands, to have all things in subjection beneath His feet, to cleanse from sin, etc., are not created gifts, but divine, infinite properties; and yet, according to the declaration of Scripture, these have been given and communicated to the man Christ, ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; .
And that this communication is not to be understood per phrasin aut modum loquendi (as a phrase or mode of speaking), that is, only in words, with respect to the person according to the divine nature alone, but according to the assumed human nature, the three strong, irrefutable arguments and reasons, now following, show:
1. First, there is a unanimously received rule of the entire ancient orthodox Church that what Holy Scripture testifies that Christ received in time He received not according to the divine nature (according to which He has everything from eternity), but the person has received it in time ratione et respectu humanae naturae, that is, as referring, and with respect to, according to the assumed human nature.
2. Secondly, the Scriptures testify clearly, ; , that the power to quicken and to execute judgment has been given to Christ for the reason that He is the Son of Man, and in as far as He has flesh and blood.
3. Thirdly, the Scriptures speak not merely in general of the Son of Man, but also indicate expressly His assumed human nature, : The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin, not only according to the merit a which was once attained on the cross; but in this place John speaks of this, that in the work or act of justification not only the divine nature in Christ, but also His blood per modum efficaciae (by mode of efficacy), that is, actually, cleanses us from all sins. Thus in the flesh of Christ is a quickening food; as also the Council of Ephesus concluded from this b that the flesh of Christ has power to quicken; and as many other glorious testimonies of the ancient orthodox Church concerning this article are cited elsewhere.
Now, that Christ, according to His human nature, has received this, and that it has been given and communicated to the assumed human nature in Christ, we shall and must believe according to the Scriptures. But, as above said, since the two natures in Christ are united in such a manner that they are not mingled with one another or changed one into the other, and each retains its natural, essential property, so that the properties of one nature never become properties of the other nature, this doctrine must also be rightly explained and diligently guarded against all heresies.
While we, then, invent nothing new of ourselves, but receive and repeat the explanations which the ancient orthodox Church has given hereof from the good foundation of Holy Scripture, namely, that this divine power, life, might, majesty, and glory was given to the assumed human nature in Christ, not in such a way as the Father from eternity has communicated to the Son, according to the divine nature, His essence and all divine attributes, whence He is of one essence with the Father and is equal to God (for Christ is equal to the Father only according to the divine nature, while according to the assumed human nature He is beneath God; from which it is manifest that we make no confusionem, exaequationem, abolitionem, that is, no confusion, equalization, or abolition of natures in Christ), so, too, the power to quicken is in the flesh of Christ not in that manner in which it is in His divine nature, namely, as an essential property.
Moreover, this communication or impartation has not occurred through an essential or natural infusion of the properties of the divine nature into the human, so that the humanity of Christ would have these by itself and apart from the divine essence, or as though the human nature in Christ had thereby c entirely laid aside its natural, essential properties and were now either transformed into divinity, or had, with such communicated properties, in and by itself become equal to the same, or that there should now be for both natures identical or, at any rate, equal natural, essential properties and operations. For these and similar erroneous doctrines were justly rejected and condemned in the ancient approved councils on the basis of Holy Scripture. Nullo enim modo vel facienda vel admittenda est aut conversio aut confusio aut exaequatio sive naturarum in Christo sive essentialium proprietatum. That is: For in no way is conversion, confusion, or equalization of the natures in Christ or of their essential properties to be maintained d or admitted.
Accordingly, we have never understood the words realis communicatio or communicated realiter, that is, the impartation or communion which occurs in deed and truth, of any physica communicatio vel essentialis transfusio, physical communication or essential transfusion, that is, of an essential, natural communion or effusion, by which the natures would be commingled in their essence, and their essential properties, as some have craftily and wickedly, against their own conscience, perverted these words and phrases in order to make the pure doctrine suspected; but we have only opposed them to verbalis communicatio (verbal communication), that is, to this doctrine, when such persons assert that it is only phrasis and modus loquendi (a phrase and mode of speaking), that is, nothing more than mere words, titles, and names, upon which they have also laid so much stress that they would know of no other communion. Hence, for the true explanation of the majesty of Christ we have used such terms de reali communicatione (of real communion), and wished to indicate by them that this communion has occurred in deed and truth, however, without any confusion of natures and their essential properties.
We, therefore, hold and teach, in conformity with the ancient orthodox Church, as it has explained this doctrine from the Scriptures, that the human nature in Christ has received this majesty according to the manner of the personal union, namely, because the entire fulness of the divinity dwells in Christ, not as in other holy men or angels, but bodily, as in its own body, so that it shines forth with all its majesty, power, glory, and efficacy in the assumed human nature, voluntarily when and as He e wills, and in, with, and through the same manifests, exercises, and executes His divine power, glory, and efficacy, as the soul does in the body and fire in glowing iron (for by means of these illustrations, as was also mentioned above, the entire ancient Church has explained this doctrine). This was concealed and withheld f at the time of the humiliation; but now, after the form of a servant g has been laid aside, it is fully, powerfully, and publicly exercised before all saints, in heaven and on earth; and in the life to come we shall also behold this His glory face to face, .
Thus there is and remains in Christ only one divine omnipotence, power, majesty, and glory, which is peculiar to the divine nature alone; but it shines, manifests, and exercises itself fully, yet voluntarily, in, with, and through the assumed, exalted human nature in Christ. Just as in glowing iron there are not two kinds of power to shine and burn h, but the power to shine and to burn is a property of the fire; but since the fire is united with the iron, it manifests and exercises this its power to shine and to burn in, with, and through the glowing iron, so that thence and from this union also the glowing iron has the power to shine and to burn without conversion of the essence and of the natural properties of fire and iron.
For this reason we understand such testimonies of Scripture as speak of the majesty to which the human nature in Christ is exalted, not in such a way as if the divine majesty, which is peculiar to the divine nature of the Son of God, is in the person of the Son of Man to be ascribed i simply and purely according to His divine nature, or that this majesty is to be in the human nature of Christ in such a manner only that from it His human nature should have but the mere title and name per phrasin et modum loquendi (by a phrase and mode of speaking), that is, only in words, but in deed and truth should have no communion whatever with it. For in that way (since God is a spiritual, undivided essence, and therefore present everywhere and in all creatures, and wherever He is, dwelling, however, especially in believers and saints, there He has with Him such majesty of His) it might also be said with truth that in all creatures in whom God is, but especially in believers and saints, in whom He dwells, all the fulness of the Godhead dwells bodily, all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hid, all power in heaven and earth is given, because the Holy Ghost, who has all power, is given them. In this way, then, no distinction would be made between Christ according to His human nature and other holy men, and thus Christ would be deprived of His majesty, which He has received above all creatures, as a man or according to His human nature. For no other creature, neither man nor angel, can or shall say: All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth, since, although God, with all the fulness of His Godhead, which He has everywhere with Himself, is in the saints, He does not dwell in them bodily, nor is personally united with them as in Christ. For from such personal union it follows that Christ says, even according to His human nature, : All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth. Also : Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands. Also : In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Also: Thou crownedst Him with glory and honor, and didst set Him over the works of Thy hands; Thou hast put all things in subjection under His feet. For in that He put all in subjection under Him, He left nothing that is not put under Him, ; . He is excepted which did put all things under Him, .
By no means, however, do we believe, teach, and confess such an infusion of the majesty of God and of all its properties into the human nature of Christ by which the divine nature is weakened j, or anything of its own is surrendered to another that it does not retain for itself, or that the human nature in its substance and essence should have received equal majesty, separate or distinct from the nature and essence of the Son of God, as when water, wine, or oil is poured from one vessel into another. For the human nature, as also no other creature, either in heaven or on earth, is capable of the omnipotence of God in such a manner that it would become in itself an almighty essence, or have in and by itself almighty properties; for thereby the human nature in Christ would be denied, and would be entirely converted into the divinity, which is contrary to our Christian faith, as also to the doctrine of all the prophets and apostles.
But we believe, teach, and confess that God the Father has so given His Spirit to Christ, His beloved Son, according to the assumed humanity (on account of which He is called also Messias, i.e., the Anointed), that He has not received His gifts by measure as other saints. For upon Christ the Lord, according to His assumed human nature (because, according to His divinity, He is of one essence with the Holy Ghost), rests the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge k, not in such a way that on this account, as a man, He knew and could do only some things, as other saints know and can do by the Spirit of God, who works in them only created gifts, but since Christ, according to His divinity, is the second person in the Holy Trinity, and from Him, as also from the Father, the Holy Ghost proceeds, and thus is and remains His and the Father's own Spirit to all eternity, not separated from the Son of God, therefore (as the Fathers say) the entire fulness of the Spirit has been communicated by the personal union to Christ according to the flesh, which is personally united with the Son of God. This voluntarily manifests and shows itself, with all its power therein, therewith and thereby l, so that He m not only knows some things and is ignorant of others, can do some things and is unable to do others, but n knows and can do all things. For upon Him the Father poured without measure the Spirit of wisdom and power, so that, as man, He has received through this personal union all knowledge and all power in deed and truth. And thus all the treasures of wisdom are hidden in Him, thus all power is given to Him, and He is seated at the right hand of the majesty and power of God. From history it can be learned that at the time of the Emperor Valens there was among the Arians a peculiar sect which was called the Agnoetae, because they imagined that the Son, the Word of the Father, knew indeed all things, but that His assumed human nature is ignorant of many things; against whom also Gregory the Great wrote.
On account of this personal union, and the communion resulting from it, which the divine and the human nature have with one another in the person of Christ in deed and truth, there is ascribed to Christ according to the flesh what His flesh, according to its nature and essence, cannot be of itself, and, apart from this union, cannot have, namely, that His flesh is a truly quickening food and His blood a truly quickening drink; as the two hundred Fathers of the Council of Ephesus have testified, carnem Christi esse vivificam seu vivificatricem, that is, that the flesh of Christ is a quickening flesh o. Hence, too, this man only, and no man besides, either in heaven or on earth, can say with truth, : Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them. Also : Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.
And these testimonies we do not understand, as though only the divinity of Christ were present with us in the Christian Church and congregation, and such presence were to concern Christ according to His humanity in no way whatever; for in that manner Peter, Paul, and all the saints in heaven, since divinity which is everywhere present dwells in them, would also be with us on earth, which the Holy Scriptures, however, testify only of Christ, and of no other man besides. But we hold that by these words p the majesty of the man Christ is declared, which Christ has received, according to His humanity, at the right hand of the majesty and power of God, namely, that also according to His assumed human nature and with the same, He can be, and also is, present where He will, and especially that in His Church and congregation on earth He is present as Mediator, Head, King, and High Priest, not in part, or one-half of Him only, but the entire person of Christ is present, to which both natures belong, the divine and the human; not only according to His divinity, but also according to, and with, His assumed human nature, according to which He is our Brother, and we are flesh of His flesh and bone of His bone. Even as He has instituted His Holy Supper for the certain assurance and confirmation of this, that also according to that nature according to which He has flesh and blood He will be with us, and dwell, work, and be efficacious in us.
Upon this firm foundation Dr. Luther, of blessed memory, has also written q concerning the majesty of Christ according to His human nature.
In the Large Confession concerning the Lord's Supper he writes thus concerning the person of Christ: Now, since He r is such a man as is supernaturally one person with God, and apart from this man there is no God, it must follow that also according to the third, supernatural mode He is and can be in every place where God is, and all things are through and through full of Christ, also according to the humanity, not according to the first corporeal, comprehensible mode, but according to the supernatural, divine mode. Vol. 2, Wittenb. Germ., fol. 191.
For here you must stand s and say: Wherever Christ according to the divinity is, there He is a natural, divine person, and He is there also naturally and personally, as His conception in His mother's womb well shows. For if He were to be God's son, He must, naturally and personally be in His mother's womb and become man. Now, if He is naturally and personally wherever He is, He must also be man in the same place. For there are not t two separate persons, but only one person: wherever it is, there it is the one undivided person; and wherever you can say, Here is God, there you must also say, Then Christ the man is also there. And if you would point out a place where God is, and not the man, the person would already be divided, because I could then say with truth: Here is God who is not man, and who never as yet has become man.
However, no such a God for me! For it would follow hence that space and place separated the two natures from one another, and divided the person, and yet even death and all devils could not divide or rend them from one another. And there would remain to me a poor sort of Christ u, who would be a divine and human person at the same time in no more than in only one place, while in all other places He must be only a mere separate God and divine person without humanity. No, friend, wherever you place God, there you must also place with Him humanity; they do not allow themselves to be separated or divided from one another. There has been made v one person, and it w does not separate from itself the x humanity.
In the little book concerning the Last Words of David, which Dr. Luther wrote shortly before his death, he says as follows: According to the other, the temporal, human birth, also the eternal power of God has been given Him; however, in time, and not from eternity. For the humanity of Christ has not been from eternity, like the divinity; but, as we reckon and write, Jesus, the Son of Mary, is 1543 years old this year. But from the instant when divinity and humanity were united in one person, the man, the Son of Mary, is and is called almighty, eternal God, who has eternal might, and has created and sustains all things per communicationem idiomatum for the reason that He is one person with the divinity, and is also true God. Of this He speaks : "All things are delivered unto Me of My Father"; and : "All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth." To which Me? To Me, Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of Mary, and born man. From eternity I have it of the Father, before I became man. But when I became man, I received it in time, according to humanity, and kept it concealed until My resurrection and ascension; when it was to be manifested and declared, as St. Paul says, : "He is declared and proved to be a Son of God with power." John y calls it "glorified." Vol. 5, Wittenb. Germ., fol. 545.
Similar testimonies are found in Dr. Luther's writings, but especially in the book That These Words Still Stand Firm, and in the Large Confession concerning the Holy Supper; to which writings, as well-grounded explanations of the majesty of Christ at the right hand of God, and of His testament, we would be understood as having referred, for the sake of brevity, in this article, as well as in the Holy Supper, as has been heretofore mentioned.
Therefore we regard it as a pernicious error when such majesty is denied to Christ according to His humanity. For thereby the very great consolation is taken from Christians which they have in the aforecited promise concerning the presence and dwelling with them of their Head, King, and High Priest, who has promised them that not only His mere divinity would be with them, which to us poor sinners is as a consuming fire to dry stubble, but that He, He, the man who has spoken with them, who has tried all tribulations in His assumed human nature, and who can therefore have sympathy with us, as with men and His brethren,–He will be with us in all our troubles also according to the nature according to which He is our brother and we are flesh of His flesh.
Therefore we unanimously reject and condemn, with mouth and heart, all errors not in accordance with the doctrine presented, as contrary to the prophetic and apostolic Scriptures, the pure z symbols, and our Christian Augsburg Confession
1. As, when it is believed or taught by any one that on account of the personal union the human nature is mingled with the divine or is changed into it.
2. Also, that the human nature in Christ is everywhere present in the same mode as the divinity, as an infinite essence, by essential power and property of its nature.
3. Also, that the human nature in Christ has become equal to and like the divine nature in its substance and essence or in its essential properties.
4. Also, that the humanity of Christ is locally extended in all places of heaven and earth; which is to be ascribed not even to the divinity. But that Christ, by His divine omnipotence can be present with His body, which He has placed at the right hand of the majesty and power of God, wherever He will, especially where He has, in His Word, promised this His presence, as in the Holy Supper, this His omnipotence and wisdom can well accomplish without change or abolition of His true human nature.
5. Also, that the mere human nature of Christ has suffered for us and redeemed us, with which the Son of God is said to have had no communion whatever in suffering.
6. Also, that Christ is present with us on earth in the Word preached and in the right use of the holy Sacraments only according to His divinity, and that this presence of Christ does not in any way pertain to His assumed human nature.
7. Also, that the assumed human nature in Christ has in deed and truth no communion whatever with the divine power, might, wisdom, majesty, and glory, but has in common only the mere title and name.
These errors, and all that are contrary and opposed to the aa doctrine presented above, we reject and condemn as contrary to the pure Word of God, the Scriptures of the holy prophets and apostles, and our Christian faith and confession. And we admonish all Christians, since in the Holy Scriptures Christ is called a mystery upon which all heretics dash their heads, not to indulge in a presumptuous manner in subtile inquiries, concerning such mysteries, with their reason, but with the venerated apostles simply to believe, to close the eyes of their reason, and bring into captivity their understanding to the obedience of Christ, , and to take comfort ab, and hence to rejoice without ceasing in the fact that our flesh and blood is placed so high at the right hand of the majesty and almighty power of God. Thus we shall assuredly find constant consolation in every adversity, and remain well guarded from pernicious error.
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The rocket's expected longer range required moving the launch site from Kummersdorf to the island of Greifwalder Oie (offshore of the permanent new rocket test facilities being built at Peenemuende). All of the test launches were failures. A total redesign, the A5, was used for subscale development of A4 technology. Propellants were Lox and 75% alcohol, and burntime was 45 seconds. A notable A3 innovation was a liquid nitrogen tank (inside the liquid oxygen tanks) which was heated by small electrical elements to provide gaseous nitrogen to pressure-feed the propellants. A small film camera recorded instrument readings in the nose.
Failures: 4. Success Rate: 0.00%. First Fail Date: 1937-12-04. Last Fail Date: 1937-12-11. Launch data is: complete.
Status: Retired 1937.
Gross mass: 740 kg (1,630 lb).
Height: 6.74 m (22.12 ft).
Diameter: 0.67 m (2.21 ft).
Span: 0.93 m (3.05 ft).
Thrust: 14.70 kN (3,305 lbf).
First Launch: 1937.12.04.
Last Launch: 1937.12.11.
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Aye AT-AT sorry. I will get a screenshot up after I get my new computer. (my old one is the one with photoshop and that computer aint working atm) I made it the first time, failed the second and made it the third.
I was however dumb enough to try flying through an AT-ST's legs as well :P.
OK again only bots but my kill record now stands at 187, again on the dune sea by concentrating on killing the sand people rather than the enemy.
Another moment, playing on hoth with a freind, needed to take out the AT-AT's, we were both in seperate speeders. Didn't have a bot gunner, couldn't be bothered stuffing around trying to rope it as I wasnt used to the xbox controller, said as much to my freind, he said "why dont we just blast it", "I said nah that will take ages". I said that while swooping down strafing the AT-AT just for good measure. 2 seconds after I said that the AT-AT blew up from my straffing, I hadnt realised it had taken so much damage and was ready to blow, just marvelous timing.
As far as I know you can run over anyone (on foot) in any walker. I've stomped a few bots in my time, just this morning a dark trooper jumped into my path and was made ready for recycling by my at-at. Usually they are pretty good at avoiding the feet though.
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Ghost Lamps Hover With The Power Of Magic
Ghost Lamps from designer Tim Baute look like they're hovering. Plus, unlike most shit you see that's cool, they're actually available for sale ($250 for a small, $275 for a large) and go perfect with a Ghost Table. Just don't ask me how the illusion works. But if I had to guess I'd say it has something to to with anti-gravity lampshades. Or sorcery. Probably sorcery (I applied the scientific method).


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Officials Release Names of Newtown Victims [Updated]
During a Saturday afternoon press conference, Medical Examiner H. Wayne Carver II released some additional information about those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, along with the victims' names. Carver described the fatal injuries he saw inside school as "the worst that I have seen" and "the worst that I know any of my colleagues have seen." Most of the children were first graders, and Carver said all the bodies he examined were "hit more than once" by a one weapon, which he described as "a rifle." The names of the kids and adults who died are below, along with some remembrances of them collected by various news outlets:
Dawn Hochsprung, 47: The principal reportedly died while attempting to tackle gunman Adam Lanza as he entered the building shooting. Though she'd only been at Sandy Hook for a few years, she has been described as a "charismatic" and creative administrator who eagerly posted to her Twitter feed about the activities of her students. Speaking about the school to the Newton Bee in 2010, she said, "I don't think you could find a more positive place to bring students to every day."
Mary Sherlach, 56: The school's longtime psychologist also confronted Lanza alongside Hochsprung. Sherlach had plans to retire soon, though her son-in-law said during a Saturday press conference that she had always loved her job: "Mary felt like she was doing God's work, working with the children."
Anne Marie Murphy, 52: Murphy's parents remembered their daughter, a teacher's aide, as "a happy soul. A good mother, wife and daughter. Artistic, fun-loving, witty and hardworking." She reportedly died trying to shield her students from the gunfire.
Lauren Rousseau, 30: Rousseau, who, according to her mother, was having "the best year of her life," had just landed a permanent substitute teaching job at the school after working there occasionally for several years.
Victoria Soto, 27: Another teacher, Soto is also being called a hero for trying to save the kids in her classroom. Her cousin told Fox NY, "The comfort is knowing that Vicki passed away doing what she loved to do and we're proud to know that and it brings peace to the family to know she was protecting those kids."
Rachel Davino, 29: Davino was a teacher's aide who taught special education students.
Charlotte Bacon, 6: "She was going to go some places in this world," her uncle told Newsday. "This little girl could light up the room for anyone."
Daniel Barden, 7: A "sweet boy" and "budding athlete," Barden was remembered by a friend — a Sandy Hook third-grader — as someone who "likes to play foosball and soccer."
Olivia Engel, 6: "She loved attention," said a family friend. "She had perfect manners, perfect table manners. She was the teacher's pet, the line leader."
Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 6: In a Facebook wall post, Marquez-Greene's father wrote, "As much as she's needed here and missed by her mother, brother and me, Ana beat us all to paradise. I love you sweetie girl."
Dylan Hockley, 6: In a note attached to some family photos, Hockley's mother recently wrote to her own mother that her two sons were "no longer babies, their personalities are really shining through the shots now." "They chose that town to live in specifically because the school was so good," the grandmother told The Mail on Sunday. "My daughter told me, 'It's safe and lovely here Mum.'"
Catherine V. Hubbard, 6: Her parents released this statement: "We are greatly saddened by the loss of our beautiful daughter, Catherine Violet and our thoughts and prayers are with the other families who have been affected by this tragedy. We ask that you continue to pray for us and the other families who have experienced loss in this tragedy."
Chase Kowalski, 7: "You couldn't think of a better child," recalled a neighbor who said Kowalski won his first mini-triatholon last week.
Jesse Lewis, 6: "He was always friendly, he always liked to talk," said the manager of a restaurant Lewis's family frequented. "Jesse liked to think up far-fetched scenarios, asking 'What if...' before spinning a hypothetical tale," a family friend remembered.
Emilie Parker, 6: In a Saturday evening press conference, Parker's father described her as "very close" to her two younger sisters: "She was teaching my middle daughter to read. She would help my youngest daughter how to make things, show her how to do crafts." She was "the type of person who could just light up a room," he added. "An incredible person."
Noah Pozner, 6: "When I was his age, I was not like him," Pozner's uncle told Newsday. "Very well brought up. Extremely bright. Extremely bright."
Grace McDonnell, 7: "She was a wonderful little girl. She was always smiling," recalled McDonnell's grandmother. "I think everybody should know about these beautiful children whose lives were cut short."
Caroline Previdi, 6: An online memorial has been set up here.
Jessica Rekos, 6: In a statement sent to the New York Times, Rekos's family remembered her love of horses and how she'd asked Santa for cowgirl boots and hat. "Jessica was our first born. She started our family, and she was our rock," they wrote of their daughter. "We cannot imagine our life without her."
The other children killed were Madeleine F. Hsu, 6; James Mattioli, 6; Benjamin Wheeler, 6; Jack Pinto, 6; Avielle Richman, 6; Josephine Gay, 7; and Allison N. Wyatt, 6. We'll update if and when anyone close to them releases a statement.
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WACO, Texas – Stanford's David Shaw, the Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football, is one of five American Football Coaches Association's 2013 Regional Coach of the Year winners
The AFCA recognizes five regional Coach of the Year winners in each of the Association's five divisions: Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III and NAIA. The winners are selected by Active members of the Association who vote for coaches in their respective regions and divisions.
The 2013 Regional Coach of the Year winners will be recognized at the AFCA Coach of the Year Dinner at the 2014 AFCA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14.
Shaw guided Stanford to an 11-2 overall record and a 7-2 mark in the Pac-12. The Cardinal won its second consecutive conference championship with a 38-14 rout of Arizona State last weekend in the Pac-12 Football Championship Game. Stanford now heads to a second consecutive Rose Bowl Game – its fourth straight BCS bowl – where the Cardinal takes on Michigan State.
On Monday, Shaw was named among the finalists for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award.
2013 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year Winners
Football Bowl Subdivision
Region 1: Jimbo Fisher, Florida State University
Region 2: Gary Pinkel, University of Missouri
Region 3: Jerry Kill, University of Minnesota
Region 4: Art Briles, Baylor University
Region 5: David Shaw, Stanford University
Football Championship Subdivision
Region 1: Joe Moorhead, Fordham University &
Jack Cosgrove, University of Maine (tie)
Region 2: Jamey Chadwell, Charleston Southern University
Region 3: Dino Babers, Eastern Illinois University*
Region 4: Craig Bohl, North Dakota State University
Region 5: Ron Roberts, Southeastern Louisiana University
Division II
Region 1: George Mihalik, Slippery Rock University
Region 2: Scott Maxfield, Henderson State University
Region 3: Bill Conley, Ohio Dominican University
Region 4: Josh Lynn, Eastern New Mexico University
Region 5: Aaron Keen, Minnesota State University-Mankato*
Division III
Region 1: Mike Welch, Ithaca College
Region 2: Jim Monos, Lebanon Valley College
Region 3: Pete Fredenburg, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor*
Region 4: Tom Arth, John Carroll University
Region 5: Steve Johnson, Bethel (Minn.) University
Region 1: Chris Oliver, Lindsey Wilson College
Region 2: Mike Woodley, Grand View University
Region 3: Larry Wilcox, Benedictine (Kan.) College
Region 4: Ross Cimpl, Dakota Wesleyan University
Region 5: Mike Van Diest, Carroll (Mont.) College
*-2012 winner
Award History: The AFCA began recognizing district coaches of the year following the 1960 season. The awards were established the same year Eastman Kodak agreed to sponsor the AFCA Coach of the Year award. Prior to 1960, the Scripps-Howard newspaper chain had sponsored the program, which recognized one national Coach of the Year.
The AFCA first recognized eight district winners in each of two divisions: university and college. In 1972, a ninth district was added in each division.
In 1983, the award was changed to recognize regional winners instead of district winners, and the number of divisions was increased from two to four, and five regional winners were selected in each division. This resulted in a more equitable selection process and better represented the make-up of the membership. At the same time, the new system increased the number of honorees from 18 to 20.
In 2006, the AFCA Division II Award was split into separate Division II and NAIA divisions, giving us the 25 winners we now recognize.
Repeat Winners: Eastern Illinois' Dino Babers, Minnesota State-Mankato's Aaron Keen and Mary Hardin-Baylor's Pete Fredenburg are the repeat winners from 2012. Fredenburg added his seventh Regional honor in 2013.
Multiple Winners: Other multiple winners in the 2013 class are Mike Van Diest (fifth; 2007-08-09-10-13), Jerry Kill (third; 2003-04-13), George Mihalik (third; 1998-99-2013), Craig Bohl (second; 2011-13), Art Briles (second; 2010-13), Steve Johnson (second; 1996-13), Chris Oliver (second; 2011-13), Ron Roberts (second; 2011-13), David Shaw (second; 2011-13), Mike Welch (second; 2008-13) and Larry Wilcox (second; 1985-2013).
First Time Winners: Twelve coaches earned their first AFCA Regional Coach of the Year Award in 2013: Charleston Southern's Jamey Chadwell, Dakota Wesleyan's Ross Cimpl, Eastern New Mexico's Josh Lynn, Florida State's Jimbo Fisher, Fordham's Joe Moorhead, Grand View's Mike Woodley, Henderson State's Scott Maxfield, John Carroll's Tom Arth, Lebanon Valley's Jim Monos, Maine's Jack Cosgrove, Missouri's Gary Pinkel and Ohio Dominican's Bill Conley.
Most Awards: Mount Union's Larry Kehres (1986-90-92-93-96-97-99-2000-01-02-06-07-08-09-10-11-12) has the most district/regional honors in AFCA history, with 17. Penn State's Joe Paterno (District 2: 1967-68-71-72-73-77-78-82; Region 1: 1985; Region 3: 1994-2005) is second with 11 District/Regional Coach of the Year honors. Following Kehres and Paterno is Bloomsburg's Danny Hale with 10 awards (College Division I, Region 1 1986-87-88-94-95; Division II, Region 1, 2000-01-05-06-08). Hale won his first three awards while at West Chester. Eight coaches have won the award seven times: Tubby Raymond, Delaware; Jim Butterfield, Ithaca; Pete Fredenburg, Mary Hardin-Baylor; Bo Schembechler, Miami (Ohio), Michigan; Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne, Nebraska; Mel Tjeerdsma, Northwest Missouri State and Carmen Cozza, Yale. Five coaches have won Regional honors six times: Vince Dooley, Georgia; Roy Kidd, Eastern Kentucky; John McKay, USC; Jerry Moore, Appalachian State; and Darrell Royal, Texas.
Most Winners by School: Mount Union-18 (Ken Wable-1, Larry Kehres-17); Nebraska-15 (Bob Devaney-7, Tom Osborne-7, Frank Solich-1); North Dakota State-12 (Darrell Mudra-1, Ron Erhardt-4, Jim Wacker-1, Don Morton-3, Earle Solomonson-1, Craig Bohl-2); Penn State-12 (Rip Engle-1, Joe Paterno-11); Texas-11 (Darrell Royal-6, Fred Akers-2, David McWilliams-1, Mack Brown-2); USC-10 (John McKay-6, John Robinson-2, Pete Carroll-2); Wittenberg-10 (Bill Edwards-3, Dave Maurer-4, Ron Murphy-1, Joe Fincham-2); Alabama-9 (Bear Bryant-4, Bill Curry-1, Gene Stallings-2, Mike Shula-1, Nick Saban-1); Ithaca-9 (Jim Butterfield-7, Mike Welch-2); Michigan-9 (Bump Elliott-2, Bo Schembechler-6, Lloyd Carr-1); Arkansas-8 (Frank Broyles-4, Lou Holtz-1, Ken Hatfield-1, Houston Nutt-2); New Hampshire-8 (Clarence Boston-1, Jim Root-1, Bill Bowes-3, Sean McDonnell-3); Ohio State-8 (Woody Hayes-4, Earle Bruce-1, John Cooper-3); Oklahoma-8 (Chuck Fairbanks-3, Barry Switzer-2, Bob Stoops-3); Texas A&M-Kingsville-8 (Gil Steinke-2, Ron Harms-5, Bo Atterberry-1); Yale-8 (Jordan Olivar-1, Carmen Cozza-7).
Two Consecutive Years, Two Schools: Kevin Sumlin (Houston, 2011 & Texas A&M, 2012) joined five other coaches who have earned AFCA Regional Coach of the Year honors at two schools in consecutive years: Fred Akers (Wyoming, 1976 & Texas 1977), Dick Sheridan (Furman, 1985 & North Carolina State, 1986), Dennis Franchione (Pittsburg State, 1989 & Texas State, 1990), Joe Tiller (Wyoming, 1996 & Purdue, 1997) and Hal Mumme (Valdosta State, 1996 & Kentucky, 1997).
Most Schools: South Carolina's Lou Holtz is the only coach to earn AFCA Regional Coach of the Year honors at four different schools. Holtz has earned the honor at North Carolina State (1972), Arkansas (1979), Notre Dame (1988) and South Carolina (2000). Brian Kelly (Grand Valley State, Cincinnati, Notre Dame) became the seventh coach to win district or regional honors at three different schools in 2012. He joins Jerry Claiborne (Virginia Tech, Maryland, Kentucky), Darrell Mudra (North Dakota State, Western Illinois, Northern Iowa), Houston Nutt (Mississippi, Arkansas, Murray State), Mike Price (UTEP, Washington State, Weber State), Jim Sweeney (Montana State, Washington State, Fresno State) and Jim Wacker (North Dakota State, Texas State, TCU) on that list.
Consecutive Years: Mount Union's Larry Kehres is the only coach to win district/regional honors in seven consecutive years, winning in Division III from 2006-12. Northwest Missouri State's Mel Tjeerdsma and Nebraska's Bob Devaney are the only coaches to win district/regional honors in five consecutive years. Tjeerdsma earned the honor in Division II from 1996-2000. Devaney earned the honor in the AFCA's old University Division (1962-66). Carroll's Mike Van Diest joins Trinity's (Texas) Steve Mohr, North Dakota State's Ron Erhardt and Kehres as the only men to win the award four years in a row. Van Diest earned the honor in NAIA from 2007-10, while Kehres won his four in a row from 1999-2002 in Division III. Erhardt earned district honors in the AFCA's old College Division (1967-68-69-70) while Mohr earned the honor in Division III (1996-97-98-99). Thirteen coaches have earned district or regional honors three years in a row. Ithaca's Jim Butterfield (1978-79-80 and 1984-85-86) earned the award in three consecutive years on two different occasions.
AFCA National Coach of the Year: The AFCA will announce its five 2013 National Coach of the Year winners at the 2014 AFCA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. All head coaches who were eligible for regional honors are eligible for national honors as well.
Vince Thompson (AFCA) contributed to this release


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What is HFCS? High Fructose Corn Syrup and it is the topic of much controversy and anger among consumers. Many researchers state that HFCS contains empty calories that lead to increased weight gain and health issues.
While some continue to debate the real difference between HFCS and other sweeteners, manufacturers are getting the hint. Pepsi has announced that it would be removing HFCS from its Gatorade products; Con-Agra plans to remove the sweetener from its Hunt's ketchup and Kraft is doing the same with its Wheat Thins and Snapple drinks. Even on the local levels, such as in San Francisco schools, HCFS has been banned from chocolate milk used for school lunches.
Now What? Many consumers are now looking to 'natural' alternatives to use as sweeteners such as:
- Xylitol
- Stevia products
- Agave nectar
- Raw, organic honey
Also, don't underestimate the value of fruits and fruit juices as sweeteners or substitutes to satisfy sweet cravings.
While the debate is still on to determine the best alternative for HCFS, it is evident that consumers are starting to read the labels and raise the bar regarding the ingredients in their foods, especially those responsible for feeding children – and companies are getting the message!
For more information about High Fructose Corn Syrup,
• The 76 dangers of Sugar to Your Health
• A sweet problem – Princeton study
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Namco Bandai Games signed an American distribution deal with CI Games to become the exclusive distributor for the upcoming releases of "Enemy Front" and "Lords of the Fallen," Namco Bandai said in a press release today obtained by Examiner.
"Enemy Front" is an upcoming World War II-based first-person shooter on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, set for a Summer 2014 release. According to the release it promises an original take on the familiar setting.
"Lords of the Fallen" is an Action/RPG also set for a Summer 2014 release, but unlike "Enemy Front," it's slated to appear on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The game is co-developed by CI Games and Deck 13, under the direction of former senior producer of "The Witcher," Tomasz Gop.
"We are very excited to be partnering with CI Games for 'Enemy Front' and 'Lords of the Fallen,' and looking forward to maximizing the success of both games across the Americas," Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. said in today's press release.
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Administrative Fellowship
Contact Information
Tracey Glinski
Recruitment Manager
(608) 265-8893
Related Resources
UW Health offers a two-year Administrative Fellowship. This program is designed to cultivate leaders in the field of academic health care by fostering close working relationships between the fellow and senior leadership of the three organizations while exposing the fellow to a diverse array of operational activities.
The fellow will spend a year each working with the respective senior leadership teams at the University of Wisconsin-Hospitals and Clinics and the UW Medical Foundation. Preceptors will serve in advisory roles that pertain to:
- Preparation of strategic plans and initiatives
- Gaining exposure to the day-to-day operations of an academic medical center
- Providing experience in marketing, planning and system development
- Developing and enhancing leadership skills
- Ensuring a positive and rewarding experience
The fellowship at UW Health is tailored to the interests of the selected candidate. Areas of opportunity for project work include, but are not limited to:
- Operations
- Strategic planning
- New business development
- Quality improvement
- Compliance
- Financial analysis
- Contract negotiations
- Organizational development
- Labor relations
- Pediatric services at American Family Children's Hospital


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Belmont-based bridal salon Allegria Bridal will be hosting a Jim Hjelm bridesmaid trunk show from June 5-7, 2014.
The show will feature the entire collection and offer bridesmaid the opportunity to view it while taking advantage of special discounts and offerings. Allegria is encouraging attendees to register early and/or book appointments as space typically fills up quickly for these types of affairs.
Allegria Bridal prides itslelf in housing a significant collection of dresses from top national and international designers including: Judd Waddell, Jenny Packham, Lazaro, Jim Hjelm Bridal, Matthew Christopher and Amsale. Their impressive bridesmaid collection includes dresses by designers Monique Lhuiller, Jim Hjelm, Alvina Valenta and Amsale.
Jim Hjelm is known for pairing luxurious fabrics with delicate embroidery and using unique detailing. His collection ranges from gowns made of vintage-inspired fabrics to modern silhouettes.
To learn more about Jim Hjelm Couture, pleas visit www.jlmcouture.com. Information about registering for the event can be found on Allegria's website at www.allegriabridal.com.
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Rhode Island mortgages may contain a statutory power of sale clause, which may be incorporated by reference into the mortgage document. If the mortgage does not contain a power of sale clause, then the lender has four options:
If the lender maintains possession, then, after a time, the lender gets full title. The borrower has three years to file a lawsuit to redeem the property by paying up the full sum, both principal and interest, that is due on the mortgage (but not interest for future years). Rhode Island does not bar deficiency lawsuits.
Lenders in Rhode Island generally prefer to foreclose under a power of sale clause. The lender first accelerates the loan, then conducts a foreclosure sale after giving proper notice. The lender must send a notice of the foreclosure by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the buyer 20 days before publishing the first newspaper ad. Notice of the time and place of the sale must be published once a week for three weeks in the proper newspaper. The notice must be published not only on the day before sale, but on the same weekday for each of the three weeks preceding the sale. Furthermore, the power of sale statute literally spells out which city's newspaper must be used! The statute further specifies that the sale must take place at a public auction conducted on the premises, or at a location specified in the deed. The lender may bid at the sale in the same manner as other bidders.


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Ignoring China
By Jimgris-Oracle on Aug 04, 2008
Should be an interesting decade, eh? Not asking questions is a fascinating position to take in any situation. Looks like an interesting new book. Will check it out.
doing what I can .. okay ?
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Posted by Jim Grisanzio on August 05, 2008 at 02:22 AM JST #
Thanks for the recommendation - the book is intriguing. I'll order it.
Posted by melanie gao on August 05, 2008 at 04:37 AM JST #
Melanie .. yah, I'm having fun poking around all these China books. I'm especially interested in the Japan-China connections, though, around power generation and manufacturing and even software.
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Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears need to go to rehab? Managers and various hangers-on aren't willing to tell musicians what they need to hear? You think so, doctor? Updated list of things Don Henley is bad at:
- Writing songs
- Singing songs
- Drumming
- Extemporaneous speech
- Cogent thought


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Want a unique way to wear your initials (or those of your loved one) around your neck? Jennifer Zeuner's Swirly 3 Initial Pendant ($176) offers an artistic alternative to some of the more direct initial necklaces we've seen. We love that it's not so blatant as to cause strangers to stare at our chest to read the letters or try and guess our middle name.
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Congressman Paul Ryan is an excellent choice for vice president. He will help to energize the Republican base and tea party voters, and he'll present a compelling choice to independent voters looking for positive solutions to our nation's fiscal crisis.
Conservatives have not been entirely comfortable with Gov. Mitt Romney due to some of his past policy positions. The idea of Romneycare in Massachusetts still gives conservatives pause, even though Romney has vowed to repeal Obamacare.
With the selection of Paul Ryan, the conservative Republican and House Budget Committee chairman from Wisconsin, grassroots conservatives and mainstream Republicans alike can embrace an intelligent and articulate spokesman who has had the courage to recommend measures to reduce federal spending and reform entitlements such as Medicare.
The contrasts between Obama-Biden and Romney-Ryan could not be clearer. The Obama White House and its Democrat accomplices in the Senate have not passed a budget for more than three years. Under Ryan's leadership, Republicans in the House have approved Ryan's budgets twice, and candidate Romney has embraced the Ryan budgets. While the Obama White House insists on escalating the amount of red ink in the federal budget—with deficits projected in every future year, Ryan drafted a budget plan, "The Path to Prosperity," that leads to a balanced budget. While Obama and company continue to expand the reach and scope of the federal government, Ryan's budget supports the principle that all policy solutions do not emanate from Washington, D.C.
In his speech in Norfolk, following Romney's announcement that Ryan would be his running mate, Ryan said, "President Obama and too many like him in Washington have refused to make difficult decisions because they are more worried about their next election than they are about the next generation."
Ryan, in contrast, took the courageous step of proposing reform of the nearly bankrupt Medicare program, and should be commended for his courage in doing so. With so-called "entitlement programs" comprising more than 60 percent of the budget, every scholar and analyst knows that this is a step that must be taken. Yet neither the president nor his Democrat allies—even when they had control of both the House and the Senate from 2009 to 2011—had the honesty, good sense or fortitude to solve the problem. This is because they are small, timid souls, afraid of the very people they are elected to represent.
Ryan observed in his speech, "Politicians of both parties have made empty promises, which will soon become broken promises with painful consequences if we fail to act now."
Ryan is absolutely right. The Obama Administration's spending excesses and its practice of running the federal government without a budget that has been approved by Congress is intolerable. Businesses and even federal agencies cannot plan for the future in an environment such as this. Is it any wonder that businesses are not investing and the federal behemoth itself is dysfunctional? Unless we, the people, dismiss the Obama Administration in the upcoming election, our nation will likely follow Greece down the road to national insolvency.
There is no one who serves in Washington who is more qualified to make the case for a new team in the White House than Congressman Paul Ryan. His command of the budget and the prescriptions needed to fix our fiscal problems is obvious. In a Romney Administration, he would be in a position to work with Congress to resolve our fiscal crisis.
Gov. Romney made his choice from a distinguished list of potential running mates. In the end, he picked someone who looks toward the future and offers positive policy solutions. Ryan is a stellar choice and will make a difference in governing should the pair win the November election.


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Release date: May 30, 2014
Directed by: Robert Stromberg
Written by: Linda Woolverton
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning
Bad news. This one gets ugly fast. No, not in that awful train wreck of a movie type ugly. Sadly, "Maleficent" is, for the most part, an awful movie -- but it's also ugly as in unattractive and visually unpleasant. At least most of it is, which is a shame because there are fleeting scenes of visual brilliance. Unfortunately, it's all wasted on a rushed and sloppy adaptation Disney's own classic animated feature, "Sleeping Beauty".
"Maleficent" is the latest in the bizarre trend of rebooting a familiar fairy tale story and giving the villain a twist of sympathy. Played by the steely eyed Angelina Jolie, Maleficent is portrayed as a fallen fairy who, when scorned by her cruel experience with "true love", goes a little overboard and says a bunch of stuff in the heat of the moment that she really doesn't mean, but hey -- it's out there.
Of course, this is the curse she places on little baby Aurora, the little princess who would grow up to be a somewhat version of the Sleeping Beauty Disney tale princess and played with wide eyed bewilderment by Elle Fanning (Super 8). The three fairies are there. So briefly is Prince Phillip. But these characters feel more like heavy handed references to the animated flick more than actual living characters within this gloomy universe.
These references are both highlights and detractions in what is mostly a sloppily written film. The movie spends most of its brief 97 minute running time establishing an enchanted, fairy godmother type relationship between Aurora and the seemingly wicked Maleficent. There are a few scenes that are straight out of the source material, but for the most part, this is an entire re-imagining of the Disney tale you grew up with. And that's not exactly a good thing.
The one detail to which pristine attention was payed is in the visualization and execution of the character Maleficent herself. Angelina Jolie is perfect to bring a little beauty to the mistress of all evil. But there's too much being rewritten here. Maleficent was always one of the most memorable and evil villains from those early Disney movies. She's the hero here. Yes, the hero. Which is all fine and good, but this is Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent is supposed to be horrible and evil. Make her tortured and conflicted, fine. But why does Hollywood insist on making all the bad guys into good guys?
Director Robert Stromberg, making his feature debut here, seems to struggle with an identity for the film. Is it a live re-telling of the 1959 classic? Or is it a backstory about why Maleficent became the source of evil she was? It's actually kind of both, using the basic themes to completely redefine her as a misunderstood and vengeful fairy with a broken heart in order to sell more merchandise at the Disney Store probably. Stromberg has always been known for his visual effects work and "Maleficent" looks mostly fantastic, as long as everything is fairly stationary. One the action kicks in, it gets a little messy. And avoid the 3D up-charge this time around.
For what it is, it's not bad. But those going in hoping to find a somewhat faithful adaptation of the beloved classic are going to be disappointed. But Jolie is pretty magnificent even though she isn't quite playing the Maleficent everyone knows and loves to hate. But it's dark and gloomy, but ultimately it's pretty kid friendly. At least until they grow up and realize it was a missed opportunity to retell the real story of Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent, and true love's first kiss.
Running time: 97 minutes.
Rating: Rated PG for sequences of fantasy action and violence, including frightening images.


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