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THE Ordinary of NEWGATE HIS ACCOUNT OF
The Behaviour, Confessions, and Last Speeches of the Malefactors that were Executed at Tyburn, on Friday the 25th of September, 1713.
AT the Sessions held at Justice-Hall in the Old-baily, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th instant, Eleven Persons, viz. Seven Men, and Four Women, being found Guilty of several Capital Crimes, did receive Sentence of Death accordingly: But one of the Women being found pregnant, and another Woman and Two of the Men having obtain'd HER MAJESTY'S Gracious Reprieve, are now respited from Execution, and Seven are order'd for it.
When they lay under this Condemnation, I constantly visited them, and had them brought up twice every Day to the Chapel of Newgate, where I pray'd with them, and gave them such Instructions from the Word of God (which I then read and expounded to them) as I judg'd proper for the bringing of them to a Sense of their Sins, the Reformation of their Lives, and a due Preparation for a Christian Death here, and a Happy Life hereafter.
On the Lord's Day the 13th instant, I preach'd to them, both in the Forenoon and Afternoon, upon Psal. 39. 12. the Words being these, Hear my Prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my Cry; hold not thy Peace at my Tears. For I am a Stranger with Thee, and a Sojourner, as all my Fathers were.
Which Words (with their Context) having first explain'd in general, I then proceeded to discourse in particular upon these three Propositions, resulting from them, viz.
I. That all the Sons and Daughters of Men are but Strangers and Pilgrims upon Earth, travelling towards their Long Home; as David professes for himself, and for all before him, in these Words of the Text: I am a Stranger with thee, and a Sojourner, as all my Fathers were.
II. That from thence it follows, That as this Life is short and transient, our Abode in this World but temporal, and of no long duration, so we should set our Affections not on things on Earth, but on things that are above; raising our Thoughts and our Desires to that blessed Life which is to come, eternal in the Heavens; as the Apostle excellently exhorts, 2 Cor. 5. 1. and Col. 3. 2.
III. and lastly, That the best Expedient, for us to reach home to that most glorious Place, (which we should look upon as our Native Country, and Eternal Inheritance and Abode) we are to make this present Life a Life of Prayers and Tears; mourning for our Sins, and imploring God's Mercy, and Pardon, and Grace, saying with Holy David in the Text and Words following; Hear my Prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my Cry; hold not thy Peace at my Tears.-Oh! spare me a little, that I may recover my Strength before I go hence and be no more seen.
On the last Lord's Day, the 20th instant, preach'd again to them, viz. in the Morning upon these Words, Psal. 19. the 12th and 13th Verses, Who can understand his Errors? Cleanse thou me from secret Faults: Keep back thy Servant also from presumptuous Sins; let them not have dominion over me. Then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great Transgression. And in the Afternoon upon St. Mark, chap. I. the latter part of the 15th Verse.-Repent ye, and believe the Gospel.
Upon the first of those Texts (after a short Introduction) I examin'd the Nature of Sin, and the different Characters under which it is here represented in the Text, viz.
I. Sins of Ignorance and Infirmity, such as the Royal Prophet calls Errors and secret Faults, which we often fall into inadvertently and unawares, without knowing, or considering at the time of our committing of them, that they are things forbidden by Almighty God; and therefore to be carefully avoided by all Men.
II. Sins of Presumption, which imply such, as are both known and wilful; and have Dominion over us; i. e. a reigning habitual Power in us.
Having explain'd these two principal Distinctions of Sins, I proceeded to consider,
III. and lastly, That if we are kept from Presumptuous Sins, and habitual wilful Trangressions, we shall be safe and out of Danger: We shall be in a State of Grace, a State of Sincerity and Favour with God: So that notwithstanding our Errors and Infirmities, God will account of us, and deal with us, as righteous good Men: Which David insinuates in the latter part of the Text, where he says, Then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great Transgression; that is, as if he had said, I shall be clear of any such Sin, as may endanger my Soul, and expose it to eternal Damnation and Misery.
Upon the other Text (which I also explain'd in general with its Context and parallel Places) I first took notice, that herein were couch'd the very first Words of the first Sermon preach'd by our great Master, JESUS CHRIST, containing the whole Tenour of the Gospel, as to what is requir'd of us in order to our Salvation; and therefore highly deserving our utmost attention, regard, and obedience: Which having shewn, I then took occasion from those Words, Repent ye, and believe the Gospel, to explain the Doctrine,
I. Of Faith,
II. Of Repentance.
And this done, I concluded my present Discourse (as I did the foregoing) with a particular Application, and suitable Admonitions to the Condemn'd; who seem'd to be very devout and attentive to what was then deliver'd them (in the Name of God) for their Spiritual Instruction, and the Comfort of their Souls.
Those of them now order'd for Execution, did (in my private Examinations of them) give me the respective Accounts of their past Lives and present Dispositions (in substance) as follows.
I. William Bettings, alias Smith, condemn'd for Assaulting and Robbing James Harrison, Esq , on the Queen's Highway, upon the 11th day of August last. He said, he was 22 years of age, born in the Parish of Wolhope in Herefordshire; That he liv'd with his Father, a Grazier, till he was about 16 years old, and then he came up to London: That soon after this, he got into a Gentleman's Service, and lived with him a pretty while in the Capacity of a Foot-boy ; and afterwards try'd other Services, and was sometimes a Butler , and at other times a Foot-man , as it happen'd; That in all those his Services together, he spent about 5 years, and might have done well, had he continued honest and diligent, as he at the first was: But in process of time he fell into bad Company, which debauched and corrupted him, and drove him at last into that wicked Course of Life, that soon brought him to this his shameful Death, which he now said was (though untimely, yet) what he willingly submitted to, as being very sensible, not only that he had greatly deserved it, but might have gone on in his wicked Way, and still done worse things, had not Justice arrested him, as it did, almost in his very first setting-out to rob on the Highway; where (as he told me) in a few Days, but could not particularly remember what Days, he committed these following Facts.
1. He robb'd a Man a foot on the Way to Chelsea, and took from him about 12 Shillings, and a pair of Silver Buckles.
2. He robb'd a Stage-Coach on Hounslow Heath, taking from the passengers a Silver-Watch, and some Money.
3. He robb'd another Stage-Coach not far from Reading in Berkshire, and took four Guineas, and some Silver.
4. He robb'd Esquire Dashwood's Coach on the other side of the Water, a little beyond Putney, and took from him and his Lady that was in the Coach with him, a Gold-Watch, and 3 or 4 Pieces of Gold, with some Money in Silver.
5. and lastly, He robb'd Esq, Harrison and his Lady, riding in their Calash towards Fulham, and took from them a Purse with 4 Guineas in it, and some Money: For which Fact he was committed to Newgate, and is now to die.
All those wicked Things, he said, he did within the space of less than 3 Weeks, and 3 of them on one Day; and were all (as far as he could recollect) that ever he committed, saying that about two years since, he being then in London, took a Journey into the Country on purpose to rob the House of a dear Friend and nearest Relation of his, which he effectually and easily did, as being well acquainted with all the Parts of that House, and the Ways to come into it; taking away from thence a Horse, some Money, Gold-Rings, &c. He further said, that in all those his Robberies, he never did, nor had it in his thoughts to commit Murder; for which he thanked God, as having so much the less to answer for. He seem'd (by his whole Carriage all the time he was under this Condemnation) to be very sensible of his past Follies, and very penitent.
2. John Heath, alias James How, condemn'd for stealing a brown Mare out of the Ground of Mr. Edward Cabell, on the 27th of August last. He said, he was about 22 years of age, born at Thornwood in Essex; That while he was in the Country, be follow'd Husbandry , and when about 10 or 11 years old, he was put to a Cook (upon liking) behind the Royal Exchange, London; but as he did not like that Employment, so at the end of 3 Months trial, he quitted it, and went to Gentlemen's Service , and afterwards to Sea: That both before his going to, and after his Return from Sea, where he served about 3 years in the Royal Navy (the last Ship he was in being the Chichester, a Third Rate, commanded by Capt.
Lake) he committed diverse Robberies and Burglaries; breaking open, and taking Goods out of four or five Houses in Essex, in the Neighbourhood where he was born, and robbing several Farmers and others on the Highway between the Green-man and Stratford. He confess'd, he had broke all the Ten Commandments, even that against Murder; for once he had resolv'd (in case of Resistance) to have committed it (though he never actually did) upon the Persons he assaulted and robbed: But as to that heinous Crime, the very next in Order and in Nature to this of Murder, viz. Adultery, he own'd, That he was highly guilty of it; and earnestly pray'd God to forgive it him, and all other his Sins, which were many and great, and for which he was not able to make any other Reparation, than to beg (as he heartily did) their Pardon whom he had any ways offended. He also readily acknowledg'd, That he was justly condemn'd; and, That he had indeed deserved this Death, as having so very lately abused the Mercy of the QUEEN'S Pardon to him, which he pleaded at the Old-Baily, on the 12th of August last. It seems, he then thought (when he receiv'd that Pardon) that by it he was discharg'd not only of the Temporal Punishment he deserved, but of all Guilt; and therefore might begin to Sin upon a new Score, and no notice taken of his former Faults; but he found his Mistake afterwards, when by the Abuse he had made of former Mercy, his present Condemnation stuck so much the closer upon him, and his Heart so much the harder and the more difficult to be melted into Repentance; of which he grievously complain'd, and upon that earnestly desired my Prayers. This ought to be a Warning to those that presumptuously make a Mock of Sin, and grosly abuse (as I know many do daily) the Mercies of God and of the Queen, shewn to them, with this gracious Intent, viz. To encourage and lead them (not to Sin, but) to Repentance and Reformation of Life.
3. George Hollingshy, condemn'd for breaking the House of Mr. William Tidder, and taking from thence an Iron Chain, and other Goods, on the 3d of March last, and for several other Felonies specify'd in the Book of Tryals, to which I refer the Reader. He said, he was about 20 Years of age, born at Mile-end near London; that he had liv'd most of his younger Years with a Blacksmith in that Place, and work'd with him at that Trade for the space of two Years; and then rambled about London, and afterwards went to Sea, and serv'd about six Years, off and on, on board several Men of War , especially the Warspight, a third Rate, commanded by Capt. Crow; adding, that being once a Servant to the Cook of the Royal William, a first Rate, which at that time had no Commander, he took six Guineas out of a Chest in that Ship, and ran away therewith; and when he had spent all, and was reduc'd to Poverty, and urg'd on by the bad Company he kept, he betook himself to the breaking of Houses, and picking of Pockets, which he chiefly did, viz. the former at Ratcliff High-cross, and the latter in London, where he also frequently stole Things out of Shops, tho' but small matters at a time. He further acknowledg'd, That now he saw his Follies, and was made sensible both of the ill Effect of them, and of his Obligation to make what Satisfaction he could to the Persons he had wrong'd; and therefore sent for such of them as he knew, to ask their Pardon, and give them what Information he was able, that might be of use to them; as being desirous to do whatever lay in his Power to clear his Conscience, and make his Peace with God and his Neighbours (whom he had so greatly offended) before he was call'd to receive his Sentence at the dreadful Tribunal; the thoughts of which made him very much fear and tremble.
4. Thomas Turner, condemn'd for stealing a brown Gelding, out of the Ground of Mr. Ambrose Benning, on the 20th Day of August last. He said, he was 30 Years of Age, born at Thriplow in Cambridgeshire: That his chief Employment was Husbandry ; but had made it part of his Trade for these six Years past to steal Sheep and Hogs, and was for such a Fact burnt in the Hand at Cambridge about nine Months ago; and tho' his Offences had often escap'd the Notice, and consequently the Punishment of the Law, yet he found now, by his woful Experience, that Sinners do not always go unpunish'd, even in this World. He confess'd, that he was justly condemn'd, and that if God were not most merciful to him, who had been a wicked Sinner in many Ways, he should utterly perish.
5. John Joyner, condemn'd for breaking the House of Mr. John Kelly, and stealing from thence 15 Perruques, and above 4 l. in Money and other Goods, to the value of 60 l. on the 14 Day of November 1712; and also for stealing out of Mr. Gurney's House 2 Watches, and 15 Shillings in Money, &c. on the 30th of December following. He confess'd, that he was guilty of those two Robberies; and that it would have been well for him, if he had learn'd to amend his Life, by the Punishment he receiv'd on the 10th Day of July last, at the Old-baily, where he was burnt in the Hand for a Felony he was then try'd for, and convicted of, by the Name of John Williams, under which he went at that time. He said, he was about 28 years of age, an Irish-man by Birth, a Roman-Catholick by Religion, and a Taylor by Trade. He appear'd very thoughtful, and very serious, and gave sufficient Demonstrations of the sense he had of the Misery attending a wicked Life; declaring, that he was griev'd at the Heart he had offended God, and wrong'd his Neighbour, and humbly begg'd Pardon of both.
6. Sarah Clifford, alias Atkins, condemn'd for privately stealing 13 l. in Money from the Person of Ralph Stocking. She said, she was 28 years of age, born in the Parish of St. Giles Cripplegate, London: That she wrought, for a considerable time, at the Weavers Trade ; and then betook herself to another sort of Employment, which was, her going about the Streets and crying (in their Season) Dilters, Alounders, Mackrel, &c. That by degrees, she fell into ill Company, and on the doing of ill things of several kinds, and chiefly Picking of Pockets: Which the better to effect, she allured Men into her Company, especially when she perceived them in Drink, and made them quite Drunk, as she did Mr. Stocking; whom she robbed of the Money he had about him, and then put him into an Hackney-Coach, in which she rode with him a little way, and when she found her opportunity, lipt out of it, and left him there alone: That soon after this, she heard he was dead, and herself suspected of having murder'd him: But she protested to me, that though she had committed the Robbery, yet was clear of his Death. Upon this I endeavour'd to make her sensible; That (indeed) she was not so clear in the Matter, as she deceivingly flatter'd herself to be; for though she might not have laid violent Hands upon the poor Man, yet by her forcing him to drink, when he had drank too much already, and by that means making him Dead-munk (as by her own Confession she had done) it plainly appear'd to me (as no doubt it did so to others) that she was the Cause of his Death: And therefore must expect to be call'd to a strict Account before God, both for that and for all other the Sins she had committed, unless she truly repented of them. At this Discourse she mightily started, and seem'd to be very much concerned, and discompos'd in her Spirit; and then appear'd stupid and harden'd. Sometimes she would justify herself; and at other times fell a crying bitterly; speaking more with her Tears, than in Words; but whether those Tears were Tears of Repentance, or not; Whether they proceeded from her Love to God and Goodness, or from natural Sorrow and Fear, or from all these together, I do not here determine
7. Jane Wells, alias Elizabeth Wells, alias White, alias Dyer, &c. condemn'd for privately stealing a Silk-Gown, a Silver-lac'd Petticoat, a Muslin-Apron, two Gold-Rings, a Diamond-Ring, 15 l. in Money, &c. the Goods of Mr. Samuel Makepeace. She said, she was about 29 years of age, born in the County of Surrey, within 3 Miles of London; but would not tell the particular place or Parish from whence she first came; only said, she had lived a considerable time, and in very good Families, in and about this City: That in all her Services she behav'd herself as a careful, faithful, and honest Servant in every respect: That she was Guilty neither of Murder, nor Whoredom, nor Swearing, nor Excessive Drinking; nor any such like Crimes. And so she was going on in the setting-out of herself under a fair Character, and making herself appear (all she could) as a very honest and good Woman: But I stopt her too fluent Tongue in this her own vain Commendation; putting her in mind, not only of the Fact for which she stood now condemn'd, but of that also she had done before, and was about ten Months since, Burnt in the Hand, and sent to Bride-well for; reproving her (at the same time) for her wicked Presumption in breaking out of that Place (as she lately did) and presently returning to her former evil
Ways; and adding to all this, That I really believed she had been a very Ill-liver, and had (as I was told) done much Mischief in the World by her debauching young Men, and doing abundance of other wicked Things; for which she was now very near her being call'd to a most severe Judgment before Almighty God, unless she prevented it by a free Confession, hearty Prayers, and sincere Repentance. When I laid all these malancholy Matters before her, she groan'd, and shed some Tears, and said, I have been a great Sinner indeed: And the Lord have Mercy upon me! And this was all she said, for she would not confess any thing in particular, saving what was most plain and universally known, viz. Her Escape out of Bridewell (where she was by Order of Court, to have remain'd two Years) and the Fact for which she was now to suffer this shameful Death: To which, as she was approaching, she seemed to entertain more serious Thoughts, and grieve very much for her Sins.
At the Place of Execution (whither they were all carry'd from Newgate in three Carts this Day) I attended them for the last time. I exhorted them still more and more to stir up their Minds and Hearts (all the Affections of their Souls) to God, whom they had so much offended. I pray'd, and sung some Penitential Psalms with them, and made them rehearse the Apostles Creed; and finally recommending them to God's All-sufficient Grace and boundless Mercy, I retired from them; who at the same time spoke to the Standers-by, that were many, to this purpose: That they would take Warning by them, and so avoid such an Untimely End as they themselves were now come to, for their Sins.
After they had done speaking, they apply'd themselves to their private Devotions, for which they had some small time allotted them: And then the Cart drew away, they all the while calling upon GOD, To have Mercy upon them; to pardon their Sins, and to receive their Souls.
This is all the Account here to be given of these dying Persons, by me,
Friday, Sept. 25. 1713.
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Nov. 17, 2012
LOS ANGELES - UCLA softball head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez has announced her early signing class. Gabrielle Maurice (Modesto, Calif./Johansen HS/Sorcerer) and Delaney Spaulding (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Etiwanda HS/Team Mizuno) have signed National Letters of Intent to become Bruins starting with the 2013-2014 season.
"Both athletes truly represent UCLA softball with a strong academic foundation, tremendous athletic ability, and wonderful families that will represent the four letters with great pride," Inouye-Perez said.
Maurice, a left-handed hitting utility player, is coming off an outstanding junior campaign in 2012 at Johansen High School. She was named the Sacramento Bee's Player of the Year for the second straight season after hitting .614 with nine home runs, 27 runs batted in, 10 doubles, four triples, 36 runs scored and 18 stolen bases. Maurice was also named First Team Modesto Metro Conference and an ESPN All-American. She has been named All-State in each of the last two years, also earning CalHiSports POY accolades as the state's best sophomore and junior. As a sophomore in 2011, she batted .506 with eight homers, 24 RBI, five doubles, six triples and 41 runs to help the Vikings to a conference title and a quarterfinal appearance in the state tournament. Maurice plays club with one of the top travel teams in the Bay Area, Sorcerer 18 Gold, coached by Phil Mumma.
"Gabby Maurice has an impressive combination of speed and power from the left side, and her athletic versatility will be a strength in the 2014 season," Inouye-Perez said.
Spaulding, a right-handed hitting infielder, also had a fantastic junior season in 2012 at Etiwanda High School. The First Team All-Baseline League, All-Valley and All-State selection hit .490 with 13 home runs, 49 runs batted in, eight doubles and 33 runs scored. Spaulding has helped the Eagles to three consecutive Baseline League titles. As a junior, she hit .468 with eight homers, 33 RBI and 39 runs. Spaulding, who plays club with Team Mizuno under head coach Mike Stith, was also invited to the USA Softball Junior Women's National Team selection camp in 2010.
"Delaney Spaulding is a dynamic and very athletic infielder who will impact our lineup immediately," Inouye-Perez said. "She brings championship experience with her impressive softball instinct."

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Nigerian lawyer defends human rights of women in West Africa
Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
Hauwa Ibrahim was enjoying a snack of a fried bean cake in the public square of her village in northern Nigeria when she noticed a picture on the newspaper used to wrap her food.
The photograph of a person dressed in a graduation cap and gown captivated her.
"I wasn't looking at who the person was, whether it was a man or a woman, but what confidence the person had," Ibrahim recalled some 40 years later. "There was something about the confidence that person had, and I wanted to have that confidence when I grew up."
Today, Ibrahim exudes a calm confidence as she describes her remarkable journey from an 11-year-old girl who ran away from home to pursue her education to a lawyer recognized internationally for defending people, particularly women, facing flogging, amputation or even death for violating local interpretations of Islamic law, also known as Sharia.
An observant Muslim, Ibrahim has patiently and persistently worked within the religious and cultural systems of her native land to persuade local leaders to look beyond local customs and apply what she believes is the just and equal treatment required by the Quran, Islam's holy book.
"For us, winning is not going into the courtroom with a wig and gown and arguing all day long," she said. "You may win there, but if you come back and you don't have the village behind you it won't matter. We don't want that to happen."
Ibrahim has spent the past three years at Harvard Divinity School's Women's Studies in Religion program articulating her strategy of "walking from within" in her new book "Practicing Law in Shariah Courts: Seven Strategies for Achieving Justice in Sharia Court" (American Bar Association, $49.95).
"I explain Sharia and how we practice it, what are the strategies that can be adopted in any given society," she said. "So, I hope it can be a teaching tool to help people see justice from another angle."
In Utah recently to deliver a lecture at the Christian Center of Park City, Ibrahim took time to sit down with the Deseret News and express her views about Sharia and human rights.
Deseret News: Explain how you apply your theory of "walking from within" to ensure your clients are treated fairly.
Hauwa Ibrahim: My team would have a local leader, a (Muslim) imam of the village, and a local lawyer to give us local input because Sharia is not always the same in every village or town. Having a son or daughter of the soil enhances our ability. In some of the cultures, if you go there and they offer you water and you don't drink it, you lose them before you even start. Even if the water looks like mud, you drink it if you want their confidence and trust. These are things that are subtle, and if you don't know them you lose out.
DN: In the first Sharia case you took on in 2001, you made a public statement that stoning was not in the Quran and the local imams accused you through the local media of being anti-Muslim and anti-Sharia. How did you win their trust?
HI: (Their accusation) meant I was an apostate and should be stoned to death. I could either go into hiding or come out and face it. I decided to face it, so I called the (BBC) reporter asked him to introduce me to the imams. They accepted to see me in a mosque. So, I covered myself from my head to my toes and went into meet with them. ... There were eight of them sitting on chairs, and there was a chair for me, but I walked toward them and knelt down on the floor. I was looking at the floor because you are not allowed to look at them. They asked me to sit on the chair but I said, "How can I, your daughter, sit on a chair when you my fathers sit on a chair." By that act of humility, I captured their ears just to listen.
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Fusion Middleware Radio podcast: Secure and Track Information Everywhere It's Stored and Used
By Simon Thorpe on Jul 17, 2008
A few months back I recorded a little podcast via Oracle Fusion Middleware Radio.
Secure and Track Information Everywhere It's Stored and Used. Simon Thorpe, senior sales consultant, discusses how Oracle Information Rights Management uses encryption to extend information management beyond the repository. Learn how to prevent unauthorized access and maintain control over your documents, even after they leave your organization.
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White House Counsel: Robert Bauer Out, Ruemmler In
The White House Counsel job sure eats up lawyers and spits them out.
About a year-and-a-half after replacing former WH Counsel Greg Craig, Bob Bauer is now leaving the post for private practice. He'll return to his old stomping grounds at Perkins Coie at the end of June.
Craig, as you may recall, left the job less than a year into it.
So, who will enter the meat grinder next? None other than Kathryn Ruemmler, the former Enron prosecutor and Latham & Watkins partner. Here's a prior LB look at Ruemmler.
Click here for a White House press release on the personnel change, reported earlier by the BLT blog.
"Bob is a good friend and has served as a trusted advisor for many years," President Obama said.
At Perkins, the release said, Bauer will focus on serving as general counsel to Obama's reelection campaign, as well as general counsel to the Democratic National Committee, and personal lawyer to the president.
Ruemmler, who currently serves as Bauer's deputy, earlier served as Associate Counsel to President Clinton. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and Georgetown Law.


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Current Residence: New Zealand
Favourite genre of music: R&B and pretty much anything
Personal Quote: 'If you don't say anything I don't say anything' and 'No shit'
I mainly draw in my spare time or suffering from writers block. only this year have i truely payed any attention to my deviantart account (that and now the house has a scanner and a proper internet connection). i like doing pattern work mostly and designing costumes and fashion, i can sew and own a sewing machine, but getting to a good fabric supplyer is a struggle.
I LOVE writing and smuggle every second i can writing my novel, but my number1 flaw is that i get half way through and think of another story and then the only thing i can think about are my new characters and only write my new idea. (sigh) then i started writing fan fictions....yeah, not a lot of my writing gets completed. gotta work on that...
any way, please comment and tell me what you think or what i can improve on. Thanx.


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Fan of the Serious Sam games? Yes? Good. You're going to love the below trailer, Serious Sam is making a return in Serious Sam 3: BFE and it looks to have the same crazy, high-octane, constant-horde-of-omfg-enemies running at you wanting to kill you. A sweet polish of next-gen graphics when compared to the ageing first titles, and bigger, badder enemies and it creates a new entry in the Serious Sam franchise. Check out the below trailer to see what I mean:
Pretty slick, huh? I'm enjoying the huge enemies and swarms of foes, new weapons and iron sights make the cut. This is not the typical console ported COD clone with regenerating health and a cover system so that you never die and never complain to your Mom to return the game. This is serious, Serious Sam.
Can't wait!


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Working to get a CentOS / Apache / PHP stack running... At this point, I have SSH access, and in the Bash, can use php to do simple math; so I know the php is on the machine and working, (sorta). Also, Apache must be okay; I can stop and start it and just the fact I can get to my ip and use bash says it's ON, I deduce. Finally to the moment.
When I navigate to the server over the internet, no website! But,in the php error log, I get an error message very similair to this, one for each module in the php package:
[12-Aug-2012 18:34:53] PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library '/etc/php.d/curl.so' - /etc/php.d/curl.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory in Unknown on line 0
Sure would be good to recieve a hint where to look next.


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Forecast discussion: For anyone who wants to know, Sharon, VT received the highest snowfall amount in Northern New England, receiving 26 inches. For Providence, it was more of an evening of rain Wednesday night, with a little bit of snow early Thursday morning. Foster, RI received the heaviest snowfall, measuring in at 3.4 inches. For Friday, Providence will see sunny skies and dry weather. However, things will be quite chilly as we start the day. With clear skies and calm winds, the temperatures will fall to near record lows. The all-time low for Friday morning is 12 degrees, set in 1948. As you can see in my forecast, I am expecting the capital city to break the record.
Temperatures will warm up through the day, thanks mostly in part to southwest winds that will be strong during the afternoon. Temperatures will remain steady Friday night, as skies will begin to see increasing clouds Friday night. We will see rain showers, as there will be too much warm air in the upper levels to make the precipitation snow. We will see showers into Saturday morning, but skies should begin to clear through the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to near 50 degrees.
Sunday will be dry but cooler as a cold front from the low that brought showers on Saturday passes through New England. As we move into the start of the workweek, my eyes will be watching a low pressure system developing in eastern Texas. This low will quickly move up the east coast and off the Mid-Atlantic coastline for Sunday evening. This low right now will provide us with light snow Monday morning, and continue into the evening commute. I am not expecting heavy snowfall totals, and there is still the chance the system moves further out to sea. For now, I am keeping snow in the forecast, as the computer models continue to track the low more and more back to the west.
We will remain dry with temperatures warming once again on Wednesday. A low pressure system will bring some possible showers by Wednesday night, and continue into Thursday. Southerly winds will help keep temperatures above freezing, as daytime highs on Thursday reach the middle to upper 40's.
72 hour forecast:
Tonight: Clear skies and bitterly cold with the mercury falling to 11.
Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy, and warmer with a high of 36. Winds will come from the southwest at 12-15 mph.
Friday night: Increasing clouds with possible rain showers by 2 a.m. and a low of 34. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 9-12 mph.
Saturday: Overcast with rain showers by mid-morning, but ending by noon with mostly sunny skies. It will be milder with a high of 50.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy with a low of 28.
Sunday: Mostly sunny skies and cooler with a high of 39.
Sunday night: Increasing clouds with a low of 22.
Extended Forecast:
Monday: Cloudy with light snow developing around 6 a.m. Snow ends around 7 p.m. Highs 30-33, lows 19-22.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 35-38, lows 23-26.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny through the early afternoon, with increasing clouds and possible rain showers by 10 p.m. Highs 41-44, lows 30-33.
Thursday: Rain showers ends around 4 p.m. Highs 46-49, lows 30-33.


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A "well-respected source" with knowledge on the situation has revealed that Microsoft will launch a cheaper edition of the Xbox One sometime within 2014, according to a report today from VG 24/7.
The senior source confirmed the new model of the next-gen console, after a post by NeoGAF user ntkrnl kicked off the rumor, though did not dish on exactly what price point Microsoft had in plan for the new Xbox One.
At $499, the Xbox One currently sits $100 more than Sony's next-gen system the PlayStation 4, which runs gamers $399.
The report follows rumors that Microsoft had plans to launch a new, 1TB, white Xbox One that did not contain a Blu-ray disc drive.
However, industry analyst Michael Pachter panned the idea, as it would alienate both consumers, who paid much more for the original Xbox One, and retailers. You can read that full Examiner report by clicking here.
It seems that Microsoft is none-to-pleased with the leaks coming from Redmond, which include the Xbox One disc-less console and a bevy of other rumors circulating, and is seeking to find out the informant to bring legal action against him or her.


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Tables in Wonderland are offering a unique dining experience for their card holders, the latest being the Deign & Display Warehouse Dinner.
Registration for this event will open at 10:00am EST on Thursday 7th February 2013 and you must show your valid Tables in Wonderland ticket to gain entrance into the event. The event is limited to 100 Guests each night, and is exclusive to Tables in Wonderland members.
It will be the same Event both nights, so members will have to select which night the wish to attend.
There will be no photography permitted at this event and spaces will be limited.
The Park Event Operations Design and Display team dreams, designs, and creates themed atmosphere settings for Conventions, Special Events, and many other activities throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. From concepts to renderings, through finished construction, the Design and Display team can bring any theme to life. They use their talent, experience, and design skills to design and build custom pieces for events. With hundreds of props, sets, and backgrounds in the warehouse, they create the perfect atmosphere and surroundings for events. This is your opportunity to peek backstage, and see historical Disney pieces like the Nautilus and Mr. Toads Wild Ride! Come meet the Design and Display team, learn about what they do, see all the props up close, and enjoy a Buffet Reception with fellow Tables in Wonderland members!
You will need to have the following information ready:
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- Special Dietary Needs (if any)
- Location: Design & Display Warehouse (2490 Principal Row, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32827) - Please note: This location is NOT on Disney Property and transportation to and from the event location is NOT provided.
- Date: Friday February 22 and Saturday February 23, 2013
- Time: 6:30-9:00pm
- Dress Code: Casual Evening Attire
- Price: $121.57 per person, includes tax and gratuity
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Popcorn Chowder with Grilled Chicken, White Cheddar and Roasted Red Pepper
Gourmet Salted Freeze Fried Popcorn dusted with Truffle, Bacon, or Lobster Sea Salts
Seafood Ceviche topped with Green Onions, Popcorn and Corn Nuts
TRON Chilled Action Station
Trio of Flavors from the Grid
Duo of Sweet and Sour Isomorphic Test Tubes
Heirloom Tomato Disc with Micro Basil and Balsamic
The Little Mermaid Action Station
Nori Sea Salted Kale Chips
Baked Indian Ocean Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges
Under the Sea Conch Roll (Conch Fritters served in Bun with Lettuce and Key Lime Aioli)
Good vs. Evil Action Station
Medley of Good Greens and Vegetables served with Evil Bloody Mary Vinaigrette
Good Roasted Marble Potatoes with Seared Beef Medallion and Evil Red Wine Demi
Creamy Good Sweet Polenta with Evil Shrimp Fradiavlo
Evil Charred Flatbread with Good Butter
Star Wars Dessert Station
Wookies Mickey Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Princess Leia - Panna Cotta with Strawberries
Yodas - Green Pistachio Cupcake with Cannoli Glaze
Death Star - Salted Caramel Crunch
Darth Vader - Dark Chocolate Indulgence
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Where to find help when your child's behavioral problems need medical care.
Where to find help when your child's behavioral problems need medical care.
A group of aspiring doctors from the New York City area have been awarded scholarships from the Health and Hospitals Corporation.
Family chiropractor, Dr. Dana Walters, expands her Long Island practice to Great Neck.
Pediatricians give is the facts on common medical myths.
When scheduling back-to-school doctors' appointments for your children, don't forget to schedule a scoliosis screening. ChiroMom, a Bellmore chiropractor, is offering free scoliosis screenings for kids all summer.
Tenafly Pediatrics, a doctors' office network in Bergen County, NJ, now offers patients the ability to book appointments online.
Andrew Parker, M.D., ear, nose, and throat specialist, opened two new locations of his practice Parker Ear, Nose and Throat of Fairfield County in Westport and New Canaan.
Helping Kids Pediatrics, a New City pediatrician team, now offers the Earwell device as help for infants who have deformed ears. The device reshapes infants' ears without pain.
Reproductive Medical Associates of Connecticut recently opened its location in Norwalk. The clinic is staffed by fertility specialists and focuses on reproductive medicine.
Phillips Pediatrics, a children's health care practice, recently opened in Flatbush. The pediatrician's office serves children in the Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush neighborhoods of Brooklyn.
PM Pediatrics, an urgent care center that specializes in treating newborns to young adults, recently opened in Yonkers. The Yonkers urgent care center features a jungle theme to make the facility kid-friendly.
Suffern's Women's Wellness Group, which recently opened in Airmont, offers internal medicine, nutrition counseling, and breast-feeding counseling to women in Rockland County.
Union Medical Urgent Care, an urgent care center in Fresh Meadows, recently added a dental office to its Queens location and welcomed David J. Wiseman, D.D.S., as its dentist to offer urgent dental care.
ChiroMom, a chiropractic practice located in Bellmore, now offers acupuncture services to Long Island residents. The chiropractic practice is a family-based wellness center that offers services for the whole family.
PM Pediatrics, an after-hours urgent care center catered to children, recently opened a location in Carle Place. This urgent care center on Long Island is decorated in a southwestern theme.
When searching for doctors to treat your child with intellectual and developmental disabilities, there are specific attributes you may want to look for, such as office wheelchair accessibility. Others, like cancellation policies, are universal but take on greater significance for a family of a person with special needs, whose day-to-day lives can be less predictable. These questions are a good place to start.
Among the many transitions your child will make, leaving a pediatrician and switching to adult health care may be one of the most important. Follow our plan for easing the change.
We interviewed Hai Cao, M.D., a local pediatrician, to find out what qualities families should look for in a pediatrician, what to ask during a pediatrician meet-and-greet, and why his practice offers sick and well waiting rooms.
Sanjiv Shah, M.D., chief medical officer of Fidelis Care, shares what families should look for when choosing a pediatrician, what questions to ask a pediatrician during an interview, the qualities to look for in a pediatric office, and how to switch pediatricians.
ER-DOX, an urgent care facility, recently opened its Hewlett-Five Towns location. The urgent care center is an emergency room alternative that can treat coughs, sore throats, injuries requiring stitches, and broken bones.
Urgent care center CityMD recently opened its Murray Hill location, making it CityMD's seventh urgent care center in New York City. The location provides walk-in medical care for New York City residents.
The husband-and-wife team of Helping Kids Pediatrics now offers infant care classes for first-time parents in New City. The free infant care classes in Rockland County teach new parents about breast-feeding, bathing, sleeping, safety, and more.
Doctors at Brooklyn Pediatrics Infectious Disease Associates, a health care office that recently opened in Bay Ridge, specialize in treating various viruses and infectious diseases, including Lyme disease, the flu, and Staph infections. The office also provides vaccinations necessary for travel outside the U.S.
Urgent care center Premier Care recently opened four new locations across Long Island: Carle Place, Commack, Great Neck, and Syosset. The urgent care centers treat all injuries, including colds and broken bones. All doctors at any of the Premier Care locations are board-certified emergency doctors.
After hours urgent care center PM Pediatrics will open its first Brooklyn location early this fall. PM Pediatrics delivers urgent care to children without a visit to the emergency room.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Oh Come On. Just Watch It.
7 comments:
- Syd said...
I can tell that they are characters--LOL on liking a woman with "some meat on her bones". I could tell these fellows weren't into the model types.
- March 6, 2013 at 9:35 AM
- heartinhand said...
I know people like this. Here in northern Canada. Camo sportin', gun totin', truck drivin' country folk. I guarantee the women on this show get help with their makeup and clothes because in my experience, the women are just as rough as the men. LOL!
Who am I to judge, I watched nine episodes of Honey Boo Boo one day. I get just as obsessed with things.
Have a great day!
- March 6, 2013 at 9:44 AM
- NOLA said...
I know nothing about Duck Dynasty and can't understand their accents (how do I live in Louisiana?), so I looked them up. Morrissey's self-righteous indignation fueled this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt2fp-puBLk
Too. Awesome.
- March 6, 2013 at 10:17 AM
- Mel said...
Duck Dynasty is a hoot. There are too many fascinating shows on tv and just not enough time to watch them all.
My mother in law is freezing in Venice, hope your weather gets more Florida-like soon.
I've been leaving heart felt comments that don't show up, probably because I get the WV wrong and don't notice. Just wanted to say I'm reading, riding the roller coaster with you, empathizing, sympathizing, and wishing you well. You've got a lot going on right now, hope you get time and a break from the pain to enjoy the shower and having your Jessie home. And as always, thanks for writing, for sharing. Your posts make my day.
- March 6, 2013 at 10:57 AM
- Petit fleur said...
I can see why you are into it. They are a blast!
Hug Ms Jessie for me.
- March 6, 2013 at 11:45 AM
- Steph(anie) said...
I have a crush on Phil.
- March 6, 2013 at 12:25 PM
- Ms. Moon said...
Syd- The sons are married to women who do look rather model-like but they've all been married for at least 20 years so at least there's that.
heartinhand- You're telling me about the Honey Boo Boo marathon made me feel much saner. Thank you.
NOLA- Ha! I know. I saw that.
Mel- I hate to think I'm missing any of your comments. I have no idea how that could happen. I'm so sorry.
Ms. Fleur- Will do.
Stephanie- I'm not sure I'd like Phil in real life but I sure do think that Jase is cute.
- March 6, 2013 at 5:06 PM


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TC TO JANE WELSH CARLYLE; 17 July 1849; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18490717-TC-JWC-01; CL 24: 125-129
Imperial Hotel, Cork, 17 july (Tuesday forenoon) 1849—
Well, dear Goody, here I am, and your Letter is here; safe both, tho' exposed to injuries and the chances of travel: but where you are is much a mystery to me at present, for you make no prophecy of times to me after Rawdon, and it is somewhat dubious to me whether you are still there, or gone forward into the twilight region that intervenes between Fife and the Yorkshire Hills. Good weather, and all good,—including, if it were possible, a little good sleep,—go with you whatsoever the steps of your course be! Yesternight I shot a Newspaper off to "Liverpool," but with hardly any expectation of its finding you on that side of the Island; I will write to Rawdon, all will surely follow you from that, were it even with a day or two days of delay. From Waterford I told you my next "Post-Office" was Limerick (probably 4 days hence), to which I hope some Letter from you is now under way: after Limerick comes "Galway" (but observe, very shortly after, 3 days at most); after Galway, "Sligo" is likely, but I have written to Lord George Hill this moment, and he must decide as to Sligo. At any rate a Letter thither would get to me, for if I do not pass that way, I will write to the Postmaster.— And this is all I can say at present as to routes and times; for all ahead is one unravelled mass, depending on possibilities not yet disclosed, and many details of it are obliged to change from day to day. Do you write to Galway (I will make them forward it, if needful); and say there, if you can, about what date I may begin addressing you at Walter's (Auchtertoul, is it not?) in Fife. Somehow I shall feel more easy about you there. Poor Goody,—I know it well, that of wandering about, without sleep, with a sick body, with an escort only of sad thoughts for company! I wish I could but pluck away that latter element from you; but, alas, I cannot, and my poor wish is not worth the ink it costs. Insist at least on the hospitable people leaving you alone: that is an immense point, not to be tormented with talk, to lay oneself down on a sofa, and say, "Silence in the name of Allah!"—
I continue to get on admirably in all respects except that one fatal respect of the faculty of sleep. Little sleep going; too little for a wae fellow like me! Ach Gott, I have been dreadfully off for a little quietude more than once; at Waterford the morning after last writing, I rose rather than awoke, very ill fitted indeed for breakfasting with revd Fathers1 and seeing sights in the hot weather: accordingly about one o'clock I resolutely struck work; gave up, went home to my inn, and lay down on two chairs, deciding to speak no more till the hour came for leaving Waterford. Which really did somewhat relieve me!— What negociations I had with the Duke of Devonshire's Agent at Waterford, and how he would take no denial, but do the impossible to entertain me at Lismore (which really, with the Lord Stuart so close, was quite needless, nay superfluous), I will tell you some other day: also of the said Ld Stuart and Dromana House (the Drum of Ana), a huge grey pile in the middle of woods and lawns in the grey of 9 p.m. with a traveller in pilot-jacket, all one heap of road dust, and dreary dispiritment,—which the social welcome, polite mild-toned, hearty, and the blessed stillness of the place dispatched. Ld Stuart a man about my own age, is altogether English in manner and character; his Wife had gone to the German Baths, a step-daughter Irish-German, Baroness (I really never can remember what), whose Husband it is hoped will soon thrash the Hungarians,—she a little talking, musical, melodious-insipid Lady, and his Lp a man of Twistleton dialect and manner,2 were our only company in the huge house,—where doubtless any one to talk a little must be welcome enough if there were food going! I had a room (best bedroom, I suppose) of almost an acre in extent; and silent, Oh with the silence as of the flight of Time. Had I not been driven nearly out of my skin by former excitations, I must have slept here;—indeed I did sleep, and Devonshire Currey let me alone, I should have quite recovered here before Monday. But no, that was not to be: after one night there, I was bowled away late next night to "the Duke's" big palace,3—room almost for a little House of Peers in it,—and no soul visible there but one or two domestics, especially one old halting Irishwoman, who seemed to keep the rooms, and have an eye for shillings: truly a place worth seeing however, and which could not under better auspices, or at less expenditure of comfort by me, be seen. From Currey too, and from Dromana, I learned a variety of things. Finally I passed the Sunday night in Sir Walter Raleigh's House (or College) at Youghall,4 and there—had a sleep; two sleeps, amounting in sum to almost 8 hours! So that yesterday Evening on getting hither, to rendezvous again with Duffy I hoped the bitterness of misery was past! Alas, last night, the wind blew rattling my window (my bed one of those accursed "French" crotchets), so that with all my industry I could not get adjusted till 3 a.m; and then I did fall sound asleep, and then,—O Heaven!—a voice was heard, and again and again ever louder heard, "SEVEN O'clock, Sir! SEVEN O' &c &c," till I did awake, and there stood a little bottlebrush head of the infatuated Boots, with a little jug in his hand:—a mistake of "the slate," my name was on the slate. A malison rest on thee, wretched Boots. And so my head again is aching; and busy sight-seeing, dinner with some Cork dignitary being unavoidable, my outlooks are none of the best. Courage, however; we are getting thro' it, and if Heaven will, we shall get some benefit of it too.
Last night Duffy was out at dinner; did not see me till after 11; as harbinger to him came a little "Father Shea,"5 one of the two souls in the world (beside my Goody's, which I had within myself) who approved of Sartor in Fraser's time.6 I thought fully surely the good Father had been dead, years ago; but no here he was, a little squat grey figure, considerably gone in drink at the moment; could hardly be kept from falling into my arms;—is to dine in our party today. A party that goes down the river or Harbour, a celebrated "Sail," and comes up again &c— I wish only, for my own share, it were well done.— Tomorrow, all day in open car, we run right over to Killarney, omitting Miss O'Neil, Ld Doneraile,7 Ld Lansdowne's people, are to see the Lake,8 the people, and one Shine Lawlor, a Repeal Landlord of Note;9 after that, if possible, one Crosbie a Tory Landlord,10 and then Limerick and Letters from Goody and others. Did Forster write as I suggested? I do not think it is much matter to me now whether he come or not. Indeed I rather think of parting with Duffy before long; who (in my sleepless state, he being a sleeper) does me almost as much ill as good.— He is about beginning the Nation again; is the idol, and sacred martyr of all the repeal population, which I think means all the mere-Irish population taken together,—something sadly canaillish in that kind of relation; but it shews me at present the inside of repeal, and has its worth for a while.
Adieu dear Jeannie, O adieu! My heart and head are very weary; in all dispiritments I turn (as by old wont) to you. I have still a word to answer Jack.— This birthday I was among the Knockmeldown Mountains in a real live "Monastery of La Trappe" there,11 and could send my dear Goody no gift,—only wishes, wishes. Yours ever
T. Carlyle


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Bloops: Patrick Flood's Mets Blog – Exile on 126th Street: WAR problems and the Mets Crazy Horse.
Posted by Sean Forman on July 20, 2010
Patrick Flood's Mets Blog - Exile on 126th Street: WAR problems and the Mets Crazy Horse. / Part 2: the Pitchers
If you are a serious stathead and are curious about the differences between our WAR numbers as produced by Sean Smith and those on Fangraphs.com check out this two part (very extensive) set of posts by Patrick Flood. Very worth your while if you are into this sort of thing and written in an entertaining way as well.
5 Responses to "Bloops: Patrick Flood's Mets Blog – Exile on 126th Street: WAR problems and the Mets Crazy Horse."
DavidRF Says:
July 20th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Thanks! I've been waiting for this question to be addressed.
Michael E Sullivan Says:
July 20th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
His decimal hatred is a bit weird from a guy who cares about sabermetrics. Seems to be assuming a pretty astounding level of innumeracy from the casual fan to want to avoid decimals altogether.
dukeofflatbush Says:
July 20th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Its a lot of fun to read an article that marries our nerdy number systems to witty and insightful writing. I think a casual baseball fan could appreciate that article's style. The author obviously knows baseball, knows how to write, knows how to make fun of himself and us. But I think the overall point, and a great one at that, is there is no sure fire way to measure player value. I was skeptical of WAR at first, but it became standard in every discussion very quickly. It became our yardstick before many of us were even sure how to tabulate it ourselves. I'm all for the idea of creating one number to attribute value, but there is way to much subjectivity with WAR. Anyway, Patrick Flood's writing is 7.8 WAR... give or take.
Johnny Twisto Says:
July 20th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
From the article:
Also, at the end of the season, B-R's offensive number is adjusted so that the number of runs a team is credited with creating matches up with the ACTUAL number of runs the team scored; Fangraphs doesn't do the same thing. B-R's version of WAR is rooted a bit more in what actually happened on the field.
I didn't know Sean Smith/BR did that. I like that. When I calculate runs created that's how I do it too.
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Thing I have thought about WAR is that a "replacement level" defender is actaully probably better than an average MLB fielder because players make it to the bigs with their bats, but it seems like WAR treats a replacement level players as being well below MLB average at everything. The same thing may also be true of baserunning.
I don't think that is true. That is what Baseball Prospectus's WARP did -- set a replacement batting level AND a replacement defensive level, and compare players to both. The accepted wisdom now seems to be that "replacement level" players are mostly bad with the bat, and average, on average, with the glove. WAR just estimates replacement to be worth about 2 wins less than average, and those 2 wins are not broken down into batting/fielding/whatever.
His decimal hatred is a bit weird from a guy who cares about sabermetrics.
He didn't say this (I don't think), but he may have a problem with these numbers implying a level of precision that they don't have. There is a lot of research and solid theory as the basis of these calculations, but they are all still estimates, and WAR is a bunch of estimates added together.
Michael E Sullivan Says:
July 21st, 2010 at 1:42 pm
That didn't seem to be his complaint. And even if it was, I don't really like the idea of randomly rounding, as it just gets rid of even more precision, when you start doing calculations with the results (like tabulating career WAR). It might be worth doing a study, so at least stat heads who spout the number have an idea of what the confidence intervals are, given the general distribution of probability around events.
But the real lack of precision comes from the fact that you simply can't consider what isn't on the scorecard (or visible and interpretable on the video record for UZR, or whatever), and the other fact that no measure of ability is fully predictive. Even if we found the perfect measurement, players get better and worse.
It does seem to me that, whatever their shortcomings, modern sabermetric statistics give us a *much* better sense of player's value than the statistics which were most common 20-30 years ago.


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Lighting is the most visible example of electricity at work in the home. Appliances and the various devices around the house may create a slight hum or flash a digital clock in our direction, but without proper lighting, we're banging our shins, hips and heads against them. These days, however, lighting is not simply about buying a light bulb and screwing it in. Convenience, application and energy all play an important role in home lighting decisions.
Lighting fixtures are always functional in some regard, but can be as ornate or simple as you desire. For instance, think about how different two otherwise identical rooms would look if one had recessed can lights and the other had an illustrious chandelier. Other popular electrical amenities include dimmer switches, ceiling fans, track lighting and more.
How you light your home will have a profound effect on its overall feel and ambiance. The following articles will go into detail on the array of lighting options available for all your home designs and upgrades. A wisely designed lighting system is essential to fully realizing the home that so far only brightens up your dreams.
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We've seen Selena Gomez as a teen wizard, a spring-breaking college student, a tabloid fixture and, until very recently, one half of a famous pop culture couple. But finally, at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, we saw Selena take the stage for her performance of "Come & Get It" and prove her prowess as a triple threat and maturing musician.
Wild-haired, barefoot and adorned in a dupatta, tunic and bindi, Gomez was flanked by a harem of dancers. She summoned bhangra beats, Bollywood, Thai dancing and "Arabian Nights" in a performance that borrowed from and mashed up several ethnicities and seemed to salute several Eastern members of the United Nations all at once.
Selena's new single is a confident mantra, and her "Come & Get It" Movie Awards performance saw the singer making good use of her husky alto while tackling complex Bollywood-inspired choreography for a more mature moment that felt less Disney schoolgirl and more tempting seductress.
Her "Come & Get It" performance marked the first time she sang and danced simultaneously during a televised show. And though during rehearsals she told MTV News that she was nervous to perform the song live, her louche, alluring set expertly belied any overt anxiety.
The 10 Best Twitter Reactions To Selena's Movie Awards Performance.
Much like Britney Spears, Selena seems to be in the In the Zone phase of her musical career, experimenting with world music and taking confident control of her sexuality. Her sultry, earthy and ethereal Movie Awards performance cast her in a new light that felt like a hat tip to Spears' iconic "Slave 4 U" performance at the 2001 VMAs (and, more recently to Rihanna's "Cockiness/ We Found Love" performance at the 2012 VMAs).
Gomez most overtly referenced Indian culture, striking silhouettes that conjured images of the Indian goddess Kali, often associated with empowerment — an apt reference for a singer (and actress and now dancer) who proved at the Movie Awards that she's completely comfortable both onstage and in her own skin, and more empowered than ever.
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One reason that the "Real Housewives" franchise has been so successful in reality TV is due to the fact that every branch of this franchise is skilled at delivering one surprise after another to its growing audience. And the one franchise that has probably delivered the most surprises this season is the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" franchise. In season 6, the women of Atlanta surprised the world time after time with one drama after another. Whether it was a legal drama, a public drama, or a hair pulling drama, it happened on the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" this season. As a result of this drama, a lot of speculation occurred around what would become of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta: Season 7", with many of the assumptions surrounding cast members and who would, and would not, be returning for Season 7. The cast list for Season 7 of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" has just been announced by E! News online on June 13, and once again the ladies of Atlanta have surprised their growing fan base.
E! News Online is reporting that despite all of the hair pulling drama between the cast members of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" that the show will go on for all six of the lead cast members. Returning for Season 7 to the show are NeNe Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, and Porsha Williams. Many viewers will remember the incident that occurred on the Reunion episode of Season 6 between Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore.
As a result of that incident, sources told many media outlets that it would be "highly doubtful" that either of the two ladies involved in the incident would be returning for Season 7. A source has confirmed however with E! News that all 6 ladies will be back to surprise their audience week after week on the next season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. E! News confirms that all of the previous season cast mates are finalizing the details of the next season's contracts.
Some might think, who wouldn't be? The salaries the ladies are drawing just for appearing on the show and allowing their every surprise and daily dose of drama and ugliness are not that bad. NeNe Leakes is reportedly the highest paid of all of the "Real Housewives" across the country, and she told E! News that being on the show is both "a blessing and a curse."
"It has definitely opened up so many doors and opportunities for me. I have been able to do some of everything just from being on this platform. But at the same time, it can be very negative and very draining and all of things. But also, it can put a lot of money in my pocket. Not just the show, I'm saying, other things come to you."
How much money is going into NeNe's pocket? According to OK Magazine , NeNeLeaks is the highest paid of all of the Real Housewives and made over $1 million dollars, not including bonuses, for Season 6 of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta". She has not revealed how much she has signed on for with Season 7, but it would likely be higher than that. OK Magazine reported that behind NeNe Leaks is Kandi Burrus, who signed onto Season 6 for $450,000. Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey made $300,000 for Season 6.
Other high paid Housewives include Teresa Guidice from the "Real Housewives of New Jersey who makes $650,000 plus bonuses per season. She is followed by Caroline Manzo who makes $400,000, her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga who makes $350,000, and Jacqueline Laurita who makes $275,000.
Over in New York City, the "Real Housewives of New York" that have been around the longest are the ones that get paid the most. Ramona Singer and the Countess LuAnn DeLesseps both made half a million dollars for last season plus bonuses. Sonja Morgan made $220,000, Aviva Drescher made $200,000, and Heather Thompson made $175,000 for last season.
On the other side of the country, the "Real Housewives of Orange County" are making very similar amounts. Vicki Gunvalson who is the only current housewife who has been on since day one is making $500,000 according to OK Magazine. Lisa Vanderpump from the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Lisa Vanderpump made $350,000 last season, Kyle Richards made $225,000, and Brandi Glanville saw an increase in her salary from $18,000 to $175,000 for the last season.
The "Real Housewives of Miami" is the only branch of the franchise that never really took off in terms of fan base. As that franchise only ran a couple of seasons, cast mates Joanna Krupa, Marysol Patton, and Adriana DeMoura all made less than $75,000 each season according to OK Magazine.
Will you enjoy watching more drama between Kendra Moore and Porsha Williams in the next season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta? What do you think of these salaries? Are they on the high side for people that are already supposed to be 'wealthy'? What do you think about Teresa Guidice making $650,000, and still being found guilty of fraud over $5 million dollars?
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CLEVELAND (CNS) — Amid the anger, the attacks and the sometimes boisterous nature of this year's presidential campaign, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is encouraging parishioners to remember that civility in politics is a virtue.
NEW YORK (CNS) — One can only hope that "X-Men: Apocalypse" spells not the end of the world, as the title implies, but the conclusion of this tiresome franchise.
After all, how much more global destruction and superhuman angst can a reasonable moviegoer take?
NEW YORK (CNS) — The simple joys of a stable career and a second chance at love are celebrated in "A Hologram for the King" (Lionsgate).
While Catholic viewers will welcome the former element in this adaptation of Dave Eggers' 2012 novel, the personal component will strike them as less straightforward.


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University of Arizona coach Mike Stoops has added the final piece of the puzzle to his coaching staff, bringing Joe Robinson on board to be defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator.
Robinson, 43, brings more than a decade of experience as either a recruiting or special teams coordinator, and has coached on both sides of the ball. He was special teams coordinator and linebackers coach last year at Central Florida. He was special teams coordinator at Houston in 2002, running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Louisiana Tech in 2001, and spent seven seasons with Southern Mississippi from 1992 to 1998.
At Southern Miss, Robinson was special teams coordinator for the last three years of his tenure, and was recruiting coordinator during the last six years. He coached linebackers from 1994 to 1996, and coached the defensive live in 1992 and 1993. He earned a master's degree in education from Southern Mississippi in 1994.
Prior to that post, he coached for three years at Louisiana Tech - the first in 1989 as a graduate assistant and from 1990-91 as the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator.
Robinson began his career shortly after earning his bachelor's degree in education from Louisiana State in 1985. He was defensive coordinator at Catholic High of Pointe Coupee in New Roads, La., in 1986, and then was head coach at Pointe Coupee in 1987. In 1988 he served as defensive coordinator at Bastrop, La., High School.
Robinson's 2003 units at Central Florida put up some good numbers. The Golden Knights blocked seven kicks - four punts and three field goals and punter Matt Prater led the nation with a 47.95 average on 58 kicks. UCF was second nationally with a 41.9 net punting average, and returners Luther Huggins and Tavaris Capers ranked nationally - Huggins at 25th with a 25.44 kickoff return average and Capers 51st with a 9.67-yard punt return average. Prater, a Ray Guy Award candidate, earned second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors and also connected on 14 of 21 field goal tries.
In his year at Houston, the Cougars led Conference USA in net punting (35.9) after finishing 10th the year before. Field goal kicker Dustin Bell hit 12 of 14 tries and was a semi-finalist for the Lou Groza Award. Houston improved in both kickoff and punt return averages and coverages under Robinson's direction.
While at Louisiana Tech, the Bulldogs won the 2001 Western Athletic Conference title and appeared in the 2001 Humanitarian Bowl. Running back Joe Smith earned second-team All-WAC honors under Robinson's tutelage and gained more yards than a Tech back had in seven seasons.
Robinson's special teams units at Southern Miss led the nation in kick returns in 1997 and posted top 10 finished in five other categories during his tenure in Hattiesburg. His defensive line helped the team lead the nation in turnovers gained in 1994.
The 1997 Southern Mississippi team won the Conference USA Championship and split in 1996 during Robinson's tenure, and the 1997 team won the Liberty Bowl. In Robinson's first stint at Louisiana Tech, his defensive line helped the defense ranked eighth in the nation in rushing defense in 1991, and ranked 19th in scoring defense in 1990.
Robinson and his wife, Abby, have three daughters, Alexandra (10), Madeline (8) and Valerie (5).
The Robinson File Born: 9-12-60, Abilene Texas College: Louisiana State `85 Advanced Degree: Master's, Southern Miss `94 Family: Wife, Abby; daughters Alexandra, Madeline and Valerie
Robinson Coaching Chronology 1986 Catholic High of Pointe Coupee, New Roads, La., Defensive Coordinator 1987 Catholic High of Pointe Coupee, Head Coach 1988 Bastrop, La., High school, Defensive Coordinator 1989 Louisiana Tech, Graduate assistant 1990-91 Louisiana Tech, Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator 1992 Southern Mississippi, Defensive Line 1993 Southern Mississippi, Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator 1994-96 Southern Mississippi, Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator 1996-98 Southern Mississippi, Special Teams Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator 1999-00 Private business as financial advisor 2001 Louisiana Tech, Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator 2002 Houston, Special Teams Coordinator 2003 Central Florida, Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers
Robinson's Bowl History 1990 Independence Bowl, Louisiana Tech, defensive line coach/RC 1997 Liberty Bowl, Southern Mississippi, linebackers coach/RC 1998 Humanitarian Bowl, Southern Mississippi, linebackers coach/RC 2001 Humanitarian Bowl, Louisiana Tech, running backs coach/RC


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Long stay visa for studies
You may apply for a visa at the Consulate General of France in Atlanta if you are a resident in the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee (please provide a copy of your driving license).
- 1. Long stay visa and residence permit in France
- 2. Do I need a visa?
- 3. How to apply for a long stay student visa?
- 4. How to make an appointment?
- 5. Processing time
- 6. Requirements
- 7. Important information
Applications can be processed up to 3 months from your departure date.
As slots are limited, it is strongly recommended to make an appointment as early as possible. Applicants should be aware that the visa department is busy all year long, with peaks from March to the end of September, and from mid-October to the end of December.
You MUST RESERVE your airline ticket but do NOT PURCHASE until the visa has been approved. The presentation of that airline reservation will be required before issuance of the visa.
From the 1st of June 2009, long stay visa holders will be allowed to reside in France for up to 12 months according to the validity of their visa and purpose of stay. They will no longer be required to obtain a residence permit ("carte de séjour") from the French local authorities ("Préfecture") as long as their visa is valid.
However, long stay visa holders will have to register to the French Office of Immigration and Integration (OFII) during the first three months of their stay in France. For further information please check the residence permit page.
Please note that the new regulations applicable from the 1st of June 2009 will require a longer processing time to issue long stay visas that will serve as first residence permits.
You must obtain your Student Visa while in the USA. The visa cannot be issued once the applicant is in France.
Yes, except if you are a citizen of Switzerland, Andorra, Vatican, San Marino, Monaco or of the European Economic Area :
|Czech Republic
|The Netherlands
Also special rules apply for family members of an European Union citizen.
All applicants for a student visa must first register with "CampusFrance". Please visit www.usa.campusfrance.org (e-mail: email@example.com) for more information.
STEP 1 : register and obtain an "attestation" from "CAMPUSFRANCE", www.usa.campusfrance.org, prior to applying for a visa at the Consulate General of France in Atlanta.
STEP 2 - Once you complied with CAMPUSFRANCE requirements, please make an appointment.
For security reasons, all applicants have to appear personally at the Consulate General of France in Atlanta.
The visa section is open to the public on an appointment basis, with no walk-ins allowed.
>> Make an appointment by clicking here.
To use the system, the following configuration is required :
Firefox 1.0 and higher
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher
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IF YOU CANNOT PRINT YOUR CONFIRMATION RECEIPT IT IS NOT A PROBLEM. Simply show up on the date and time of your appointment.
No appointment can be made by phone or by e-mailing us. If you are not able to attend, please free a slot by canceling your appointment.
Make sure you bring all the required documents when coming to the Consulate General.
2 months for citizens from :
|Congo DRC
|North Korea
|US Re-entry permit
|US Refugee travel document
|Saudi Arabia
|United Arab Emirates
It may take about 21 days for all other nationalities.
Applications can be processed up to 3 months from your departure date.
A missing document or photocopy = an incomplete visa file = high risk of delay in obtaining the visa.
a) This simplified list is intended only for students applying through CampusFrance. It is not a substitute for the more detailed information appearing on consular websites.
b) Consulates cannot make photocopies for applicants.
c) Applicants are required to appear in person at the consulate only once. The applicant's passport, containing the visa (visas are never granted on the spot), will be returned to the student using a secure form of delivery provided by the student. The consulate assumes no responsibility in case of loss.
Please note: An extended-stay student visa (for periods of more than 3 months) cannot be combined with a tourist visit of less than 3 months, which does not require a visa. At the discretion of the consular officer, applicants may be required to provide documents in addition to those listed below.
- Copy: A copy of the student's official acceptance letter or acknowledgment of enrollment. This letter should :
- be addressed to the student and mention his or her full name, and be printed on institutional letterhead;
- specify the beginning and end dates (day, month, year) of the academic program;
- include full contact information for the individual issuing the offer or acknowledgment, as well as the full address of the educational institution, and be signed and stamped.
Three cases are possible:
(a) Students taking part in an exchange program between an American and a French institution. In this case, the acceptance or enrollment letter may be issued from either institution provided the formal exchange agreement is identified and the information specified above is provided. The letter should include an institutional address in France.
b) Students enrolling directly in a French institution as an independent student. In this case, the acceptance or enrollment letter must be from the admitting institution and include all of the information specified above. The letter should include the address of the French institution.
c) Students enrolling in an American program in France (operated by an American institution with a branch in France). In this case, the acceptance or enrollment letter must come from the American institution and include all of the information specified above. The letter should include an institutional address in France.
- Copy: An e-mail message from CampusFrance (entitled "confirmation e-mail") informing the student that he or she may begin preparations to apply to the consulate for the visa (make appointment, collect documents). Attention! This message should not be confused with the earlier message from CampusFrance notifying the student of the creation of his or her CampusFrance account, or with the message indicating that a receipt for payment was available for download.
- Copy: Receipt for payment issued by CampusFrance (does not apply to exempted students).
- Originals: 2 application forms for extended-stay visa (downloadable), completed and signed.
- 2 recent photographs, less than 90 days old in U.S. passport photo format.
- Original + 1 photocopy:
U.S. citizens: (i) Passport in good condition, with a date of expiration _ * U.S. citizens: (i) Passport in good condition, with a date of expiration at least 3 months after the end of the student's proposed stay in the Schengen area, issued within the past 10 years and containing at least 2 blank pages. (ii) Photocopy of the pages containing the passport holder's personal data.
* Citizens of third countries: (i) Passport in good condition, with a date of expiration at least 3 months after the end of the student's proposed stay in the Schengen area, issued within the past 10 years and containing at least 2 blank pages. (ii) Photocopy of the pages containing the passport holder's personal data plus proof of legal presence in the United States (green card, visa, I-20, etc.).
- Visa application and processing fee (nonrefundable) in the U.S. dollar equivalent of €50 (check your local consulate's Web site as the rate of exchange changes frequently).
Exceptions: Recipients of scholarships from the French government or European Union (Chateaubriand, Eiffel, Franco-American Fulbright Commission, Erasmus Mundus, Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie) are not required to pay the application and processing fee.
- Original + 1 Photocopy: Proof of sufficient means of support
*Nonscholarship students must prove that they have access to at least $820 per month. Proof must be provided in the form of:
(i) The applicant's bank statement showing a balance of $820 multiplied by the number of months to be spent in France
Or (ii) a notarized financial guarantee form signed by the guarantor declaring that the guarantor will provide the student applicant with at least $820 per month, accompanied by the guarantor's most recent bank statement.
*Scholarship and financial aid students: Letter of scholarship award specifying amount and duration of award, issued by the financial aid office of the student applicant's home institution. Visa services at the Consulate also need a specific breakdown of the available financial resources (remaining aid) of the student once the tuition fees have been paid for.
Airline ticket or reservation: An airline reservation showing date of departure or a handwritten and legible statement from the applicant indicating the intended date of departure, as well as a formal commitment not to depart before that date. It is not possible to modify the start date of a visa once the application is made
- Original + 1 Photocopy: Positive proof of residence in the geographic area for which the consulate is responsible.
Lease or rental agreement in the applicant's name or a notarized statement from the owner or leaseholder plus a recent (utility) bill in the applicant's name
or the applicant's driver's license issued by a state falling within the consulate's jurisdiction
or a valid student ID card (or a statement issued within the past 2 months from the registrar of your university, which must be located in the consulate's jurisdiction.
- Original: The French immigration (OFII) (available online on the Web sites of all French consulates) form should be filled out by the following students:
ALL students who will be staying in France for more than six months (180 days);
Students who will be staying in France for a period of time between four and six months (for a total duration of 91-180 days) who wish to be allowed to work in France while studying;
Students who will be staying in France for a period of time between four and six months (for a total duration of 91-180 days) who wish to be able to extend their visa once they are in France.
The French immigration (OFII) form is available online on the Web sites of all French consulates. Students should bring the OFII form to their consulate appointment, and should make sure to print their e-mail address very carefully on the form to avoid any risk of confusion or error.
- A self-addressed prepaid EXPRESS MAIL envelope from FEDEX and UPS. You may use one envelope per family. The Consulate General of France in Atlanta cannot be held responsible for loss of mail leaving the consulate.
Please stick the mailing label on the envelope and fill out as follows :
Your full name
Your address
Your full name
Your address
The consular administration has full authority to evaluate and request more documents than those submitted by the applicant.
Please be aware that submitting the aforementioned documents does not guarantee the approval of the visa.
Please note that holders of visas are still subject to immigration control upon first entry into France. The visa itself does not grant the right to enter France.
Please be aware that the visa application process (between CampusFrance and the consulate) can take up to 4 weeks.


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Charlie "Chuck" Tatum (Kirk Douglas) is a fast-talking,
hard-hitting, arrogant, and ambitious New York newspaper reporter
who's been fired one too many times and winds up penniless in
Albuquerque, New Mexico where he strong-arms his way into a job
writing for the local paper. Biding his time for one big story
that will push him into the spotlight and possibly get him his
fancy New York job back, a year goes by with only "good"
news ("bad news sells best, good news is no news") leaving
him little opportunity to regain his notoriety. On a routine assignment,
Tatum happens upon a story worthy of his nefarious talents - an
unfortunate treasure hunter, Leo Minosa (Richard Benedict) is
trapped in the crumbling caves of an old Indian tomb, and Chuck
knows just how to spin the story. Recalling the big news success
of an earlier, similar incident, Tatum quickly begins setting
in motion plans, contacts, and influences to drag out the one-day
rescue operation into a seven-day catastrophic media circus in
the hopes of drumming up publicity to suit his selfish ambitions.
But he may discover too late that the price of human life in the
chaotic "big carnival" is worth as little as his own
soulless intentions and that he is as cut off from redemption
as Leo is from the hope of escape.
As corrupted as Tatum is, so too are the others that stand to
benefit from Leo's predicament. The rescue operation planner is
easily convinced to use an alternate method of excavation, one
that will delay success long enough to create a media frenzy and
false sympathy. The town Sheriff seeks re-election and Tatum agrees
to portray him as a savior and dedicated worker for the people
in exchange for story exclusivity. Even Leo's "caring"
wife only stays to extort the influx of travelers who wish to
view the proceedings, and Charlie's young assistant Herbie quickly
becomes engrossed in the excitingly hectic and escalating hysteria.
No one is saved from the corruption of the media and its deceitful
promises, and as Wilder suggests, so too is the audience for participating
in this carnivalistic spectacle.
In a cryptic retort to Leo's tragic circumstances, Tatum states
that "I don't make things happen, I just write about them."
An ironically foreboding statement, and one that reflects society's
infatuation with "bad news" and the media's willingness
to deliver it. The rescue attempt rapidly escalates into a three-ring
circus with Tatum's sensationalistic exaggerations and buttered-up
reporting, and then becomes one literally when Mrs. Minosa allows
a carnival to set up at the mountainside to increase profits (a
double-entendre for the film's second title, The Big Carnival,
one as ironically befitting as its original). In a moment of blood
loss and mental clarity (should you choose to see it as such),
Tatum realizes the damage he's done to create his "Great
Human Interest Story," but as he attempts to rectify what
he can, a far grimmer truth reveals itself - no longer does anyone
believe him, even in his utmost sincerity. And in a dramatic closing
scene that rivals any in cinematic history, we witness our antihero's
revelation of his own humanity lost in the quest to exploit another's.
- Joel Massie
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A few years ago, I was blessed with an opportunity of a lifetime with my Church, St. Michael, in Wheaton, Illinois. I was able to lead the Special Needs Ministry and did so with pride.
During my too short years there, I was able to learn a great deal about many of the Needs that the children had. One that stuck out was Autism.
In just the short time that I was working there, the number of children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum grew by leaps and bounds to some outstanding number. It was really something to be concerned about. At the time, I was also writing for Examiner, and the more I looked into the increase, the more disturbing it became!
Finally, a really great organization, Autism Speaks, reached out to me and asked me to write about their Light It Up Blue Campaign. I was so proud to be, what I considered, an integral part of getting the word out.
In the meantime, I have begun my own business, Time to Care; an elderly caretaker business that allows me to use my credentials and compassion from my days at St. Michael. It also allows me to meet some wonderful families that tie me back into my old stomping grounds.
Beau Howell is one such link. I have never met Beau, but have met his parents and have the pleasure of working with his grandparents.
Beau is a prime example of what I wanted to accomplish during my days at St. Mike's. This young man has Autism, but does not let it stop him.
A short time ago, Beau got his television debut as his story about scoring the final basket for Trinity Classical Academy hit the airwaves. Thanks to Desert Chapel's head coach for teaching his team that even a loss is a gain in this case. Both teams, Beau's and his opponents made certain that in the final 40 seconds of the game that Beau scored his first and only basket of the season. That is team spirit. That is good sportsmanship. That is team pride!
As Liz, Beau's grandmother spoke about her very special grandson, you could see the gratification she felt to have such a wonderfully successful boy in her family. As she said, if it weren't for those that help fund and develop the gifts that these children have to offer, they would continue to be overlooked and left behind as when she was a child in school. Both Liz and Jim, Beau's grandfather, are just so grateful for organizations like Autism Speaks, schools like Trinity Classical Academy for giving kids like Beau a fighting chance, and people like Beau's parents, Stark and Megan Howell, for helping Beau to succeed in life by getting the help that he deserves.
As more information about Autism comes to the forefront, it is easier to teach acceptance, respect and even gratitude like that displayed by the Desert Chapel team. Autism is not going away, but organizations like Autism Speaks make it more bearable. I am just happy I can still be involved.


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|Construction Update
School is out for the summer, but it's not all quiet on the Idaho campus. Crews have broken ground on the renovation of the Dan O'Brien Track & Field Complex and are already installing the new drainage system for the infield area. The new West Wall is starting to take shape on the Kibbie Dome, as much of the central framework is in place and some of the translucent wall panels are in place. The new Bob Curtis Press Box on the North side of the Dome is already to the drywall phase, while the South side premium seating area framework is advancing on schedule.
Click Here for a photo gallery of the construction.