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Study Abroad in Scandinavia at Copenhagen (DIS-Copenhagen) offers English-language study abroad programs for American university students in their third or fourth year of study. Students take four classes, one of which is a core class that includes faculty-led, course-integrated study tours in Western Denmark (3 day trip) and a European city (5 day trip). Some DIS programs also offer internships, and all students have the opportunity to volunteer with various organizations in Copenhagen. DIS offers many unique housing options including living with a Danish host family, a Danish roommate, or with other students in apartment-like or dorm settings in greater Copenhagen. For a taste of Scandinavian life, with easy access to much of Europe, many psychology majors elect DIS-Copenhagen for their study abroad program.
* PSY125 is a required prerequisite.
** This course is not currently offered at DIS
***The grade will be averaged for the course and lab and transferred as a single course - PSYC380. Students signing up for this course and lab should take 3 additional DIS courses.
Psychology courses offered on the DIS program (whether courses are listed here or not) will be counted as Dickinson courses' and grades received for these courses will be factored into the student's Dickinson GPA
Notes on the Study Abroad in Scandinavia (DIS) psychology program:
- Students may take more than one PSYC 180 course at DIS. Courses noted as PSYC 180(1) fulfill the 100-level Group 1 requirement, courses noted as PSYC 180(2) fulfill the 100-level Group 2 requirement, and courses noted as PSYC 180(3) fulfill the 100-level Group 3 requirement.
- Because differences exist in offerings between institutions, students are advised to choose psychology courses from the above pre-approved list.While other courses at DIS may be worthwhile and may complement a student's study of psychology, they will not typically transfer for credit as a psychology course. If a student chooses to take a course that has not been pre-approved, that student must request course approval from the Department of Psychology. The student should provide course syllabi, course descriptions, and samples of assignments in order for the Department to determine whether or not the student should receive Psychology credit for that course. Questions about Psychology course credit should be directed to Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen.

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What Is Involved In a PROPER Letter for Reinstatement as a JW?
by Spike Tassel 14 Replies latest jw friends
Spike it varies from cong. to cong. and the person will probably be more successful having an elder in the cong he wants to get reinstated outline what he needs to put in the letter.
Spike Tassel
can that outline be written? that's be my stumbling block so far. the elders on my JC have refused to come up with anything in writing, despite promising to do so, and despite me explaining to them last time (8 months ago) that I have Asperger's, which they refuse to discuss, though the Awake! experience on the Asperger's pioneer had just come out in the September 2008 issue.
What a horrible bunch, spike! Why is it important to you, to be reinstated? Do you have family in?
I guess thats enlighting !!!
AK - Jeff
Here you go:
Dear Judicial Committee,
I really wish to inform you that I have repented. I do not sin any longer with my flesh. I really, really, really want back in the cult.
I miss my friends. I miss the constant rhetoric about the end coming 'any day now'. I don't want to miss the opportunity to watch most of mankind laying dead as manure upon the ground, whilst the carrion pluck out their eyeballs. That seems like so much fun. I want to be among those that Jehovah does not murder!
So, I will study, study and study, even though nothing new will ever come along I am aware. I will attend meeting after meeting after meeting, and will happily endure berating by the elders if I miss a few because my grandfather died or my left foot was amputated - for I know that it is good and pleasant to dwell in the midst of brothers. I will sing plagarized kingdom songs will poor rhyme and worse lyrics, for I know that Jehovah loves a 'cheerful noise'. I will pray, pray, pray, even though Jehovah will seem to turn an unhearing ear - I know that he is busy. I will go in service, service, service, though I know that the people are unto us and our efforts to recruit them. I will lie to them and tell them that 'we are not soliciting church membership, we are only encouraging Bible reading and study'. I will report my 'time' to the Governing Body, for I know that Jehovah loves those who 'obey without question'. I will attend only 'Christian gatherings', limited in size of course by guidelines that change from time to time. If I am in doubt about whether the 'sons of Sodom and Gommorrah' will be brought back to life in the new world, I will check the latest version of that.
If I must - I will happily die rather than accept blood transfusions. For I know that Jehovah is far happier with saving blood for proper use than he is in keeping me alive. If I wish to marry, to drive a car, to watch hummingbirds mate, I will consult the Awake, for it contains valuble lessons in life for those who love Jehovah. I will keep my Kool-Aid Watchtower, as it should be, private. I will only 'place' those magazines with the public that are approved for general distribution. Should any of my dear brothers or sisters ever sin privately and I become aware - I will become a stoolie for Jehovah. I will gladly testify against them in Judicial meetings. I will look at them with disdain forever after for giving into the flesh. I will shun them, and call it love. However, if they are walking in the rain or the snow toward the Kingdom Hall for a meeting, I will stop, consult the latest Watchtower for advice on 'How to Treat Disfellowshipped People Walking in the Snow to the Kingdom Hall'. If it is currently approved by Jehovah, then I shall pick them up, and never speak to them, but get them to Jehovah's Table. Should any of my children, my parents, my uncles or aunts, or cousins, my best friend, or my mate, ever turn on Jehovah, I will shun them until Jehovah changes the rules again.
If I ever masturbate or think unclean thoughts again, I will immediately seek out the assistance of the elders, particularly the young inexperienced ones with tremendous zeal for God. I know these will properly discipline me. If I ever fornicate, lie, steal, or gaze at the ample breasts of a woman with low cut clothing, I shall immediately report this to the elders. For Jehovah loves for these window washing men to interrogate me in sessions behind closed doors regarding matters of personal privacy. If I was involved in unclean acts, then I shall detail all of them so that the elders can relive the experience, making them capable of rendering fair judgement against me. Even if they druel excessively, I will not omit a single detail. If I have a recorded session of the 'sin' I shall play it for them, and surrender the tape for the file and later review.
If the Governing Body tells me to run around the Kingdom Hall naked for seven days, blowing a trumpet, and announcing Jehovah's Kingdom, I shall do so without hesitation. For I know that only Jehovah's direction thru the 'faithful slave' will save me.
Please reinstate me. I repent!
Spike Tassle
AK - Jeff
Oh, I forgot to say - use all or parts of the above letter. Glad to provide it.
AK - Jeff
Well, nath, what is stopping you? Go ahead. Find a sin that you like, confess it, and they will kick your ass right to the curb. Jehovah disciplines those he loves you know?
Then you can send the letter and try and get back. It's a win/win situation. You get to sin. You get to piss on the elders later. And if they reinstate you, you can do it all again later!
nice one jeff.........but no matter what you or anyone else sends spike, make sure it is very neat........then wipe your ass with it and send it in bubble wrap............oompa
Excellent summary of the entire situation Jeff. How anyone could go back to that stinking rotten cult knowing what's involved, is beyond me.
Nice job Jeff!
Glad to provide it.
WEll I needed a laugh to day Jeff thanks a lot!!!!
Actually, the WTS thinks that even if you think you didn't do what you are accused of, you should admit you did and repent.
*** w02 11/1 pp. 5-6 Apologizing—A Key to Making Peace ***
'But I Have Not Done Anything Wrong
'When we find out that someone was offended by what we said or did, we may feel that the person is being unreasonable or too sensitive. Yet, Jesus Christ advised his disciples: "If, then, you are bringing your gift to the altar and you there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar, and go away; first make your peace with your brother, and then, when you have come back, offer up your gift."—Matthew 5:23, 24.
For example, a brother may feel that you have sinned against him. In such a situation, Jesus says that you are to go and "make your peace with your brother," whether you feel you have done him wrong or not. According to the Greek text, the word Jesus here used 'denotes mutual concession after mutual hostility.' (Vine'sExpositoryDictionaryofOldandNewTestamentWords) Indeed, when two humans are at odds, there may be a measure of blame on both sides, since both are imperfect and prone to err. This usually calls for mutual concessions.
The issue is, not so much who is right and who is wrong, but who will take the initiative to make peace. When the apostle Paul noticed that the Christians in Corinth were taking fellow servants of God to secular courts over such personal differences as financial disagreements, he corrected them: "Why do you not rather let yourselves be wronged? Why do you not rather let yourselves be defrauded?" (1 Corinthians 6:7) Although Paul said this to discourage fellow Christians from airing their personal differences in secular courts, the principle is clear: Peace among fellow believers is more important than proving who is right and who is wrong. Keeping this principle in mind makes it easier to apologize for a wrong that someone thinks we have committed against him or her.
Dear please let me back in. Waa! Waa! Waa! I promise to do whatever you want. please please please lol spike your fictional story is comical. In fact even if it is true it is comical.
And if they still don't reinstate you, maybe you need to show more acts of repentence. Some religions are more articulate about exact requirements. Maybe you will need more active demonstration...like this:


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Here's a mea culpa on my part. I try to bring readers information without hyping it up. In this case I failed.
Last year I tapped out a blog entry on the Great Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean and plastic in general in the world's seas. The "garbage patch," as I reported, was widely characterized as being the size of Texas.
But how big is it really?
According to a new analysis by Oregon State University researchers, funded by the National Science Foundation, the patch is smaller than that. The oceanographers drew their conclusions after surveying the seas.
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Small pieces of plastic taken during trawls as part of the research project.
The area of plastic the size of Texas, says oceanographer Angelique White, is loosely concentrated (see comment by N-G below). In other words, there are no large plastic islands out there. Most of the plastic cannot be seen from the deck of a boat. And it's not visible from space.
A recent study in the journal Science (see abstract) drew similar conclusions about plastic accumulations in the Atlantic Ocean, finding no increase in concentrations from 1986 to 2008.
This is not to say we're not polluting the world's oceans in an alarming way, but it appears the problem may not be insurmountable, especially if we continue to limit the throwing of plastics into the seas.
It's also a cautionary tale for environmentalists. Do they have a legitimate issue with plastic accumulation in the oceans? Without a doubt. But what do they have to gain from overhyping the issue? Perhaps a short-term gain in buzz, but in the long-term it diminishes their credibility.


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Fill your Easter baskets with a cute little crochet bunny peeps compliments of Alicia Kachmar of Create! You need a small amount of worsted weight yarn and an F hook. For a large peep, check out this Easter crochet pattern. If you are looking to add crocheted flair to your Easter décor, make these free crochet patterns for bunnies immediately. Perfectly simple to work up and looking lovely in just about any pretty pastel yarn color, these cute little stash busters could easily be crocheted for an Easter basket surprise or pinned to your jacket. The possibilities are endless for these bitty bunnies.
- Crochet F hook
- Any worsted weight yarn in bunny color and brown (I use Red Heart 100% acrylic)
- Needlepoint needle
- Polyester fiber filling
Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet
Sl: slip
Hdc: half double crochet
Dec: (decrease) pull up a loop in next 2 sc, yarn over (YO) and draw all 3 loops on the hook
Ch 2; 6 sc in second ch from hook; join (6 sc)
Ch 1; 2 sc in same stitch and in each sc around; join (12 sc)
This forms the bottom circle of the body. The top half is worked by moving across and turning at the end of each row.
Ch 1 (do not turn; right side is facing you) sc into next stitch, 2sc into next, sc, sc. (5 sc)
Ch 1 turn; Sc across row. (5 sc)
Ch 1 turn; Sc, dec, sc, sc. (4 sc)
Ch 1 turn; Sc across row. (4 sc)
Turn the work so that the right side is facing you without making a Ch 1 turn.
Ch 5 (ear); sc, hdc, hdc, hdc, sl stitch into next sc on the top of the body (head)
Ch 5; sc, hdc, hdc, hdc, skip the next sc and sl stitch into the last sc. Finish off.
This is the "front" of the bunny. With a brown yarn and needlepoint needle, make two eyes and a nose. There's no exact way to do this, but I made each by coming up with the thread and going down vertically in another spot very close by. It took me a couple tries to get it right. You could also use beads to make more uniform eyes and nose.
Repeat the above instructions for the "back" of the bunny, except do not finish off. Place the wrong sides together:
For the body, single crochet into the inner loops to give the bunny some depth. When you're working the part of the bodies that aren't the circles, there are no inner or outer loops; single crochet here.
For the ears, slip stitch together.
Stuff the body, but not the ears, when he is about 2/3 stitched together. Finish off.
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Perhaps the issues regarding the directions lie within the "print" tab. I have printed instructions for several projects over the past few days, which have all had rounds or rows that did not print, just a blank space. I did not have this issue with this pattern when I copied it and saved as a pdf file and then printed. It makes all the difference!!
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These are adorable! It took a little time to get the "hang" of the directions, but they worked out great. The more I made, the better they looked! Thank you so much!
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The instructions leave a lot to be desired. Steps have been left out or not explained correctly. I had to make changes so it would come out correctly. Must know how to crochet to do this. Joan M.
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Just what I needed! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I needed a extra FUN gift to give to my nieces with there Easter gifts. These bunnies are perfect! The girls will love them! To Ann (posted first comment) I would rate this project a step above easy for someone that has just started crocheting. Check out www.youtube.com for how to Slip Stitch "sew" crochet together. More than likely they will have a video to help you out. Tina =)
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First, what level of Crochet is this? Do you ever put how to sew stitches? I have never done this before. Ann
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It's one of the few universal signs left to mankind, and allows us to express a whole tirade in a single gesture.
The middle finger has been around since mankind's earliest recorded histories, long before cameras and television were here to record people doling it out in public.
Now, with the power of these technologies, we have the ability capture this hallowed gesture in its most open and powerful arena—on full display in front of thousands at sporting events across the world.
Middle fingers fired off during televised sporting competitions are the reason Tivo was invented (unconfirmed), so in the name of the mighty rewind and replay buttons, here are 20 athlete throwing up the only finger that matters.
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The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, which was searched by federal agents Thursday, pays tens of millions of dollars a year to a network of nonprofit and for-profit companies run by former executives of the state's largest online public school.
The relationships between the Beaver County-based school and those businesses were a concern to former Gov. Ed Rendell's administration, which late in its tenure asked PA Cyber for better accounting of its payments to spin-off entities. Gov. Corbett's Department of Education, though, opted early on to let the relationships continue without heightened accountability.


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I'm trying to solve the effects (deflictions, tensions, etc) of a load on a timoshenko beam. It uses two partial diffential equations, wherein q is the load:
> PDE1 := kappa*G*A*(diff(y(x, t), x, x)-(diff(theta(x, t), x)))-rho*A*(diff(y(x, t), t, t))-q;> PDE2 := E*J*(diff(theta(x, t), x, x))+kappa*G*A*(diff(y(x, t), x)-theta(x, t))-rho*J*(diff(theta(y, x), t, t));
The boundary conditions are that in the corners the moments (derative of theta) en the deflections (y) are zero, therefore:
> BCS := {y(0, t) = 0, y(L, t) = 0, (D[1](theta))(0, t) = 0, (D[1](theta))(L, t) = 0};
The initial conditions are that there is no movement in the beginning, so y has to be zero everywhere, the derative of y (the velocity). Also the rotation of the normal starts of as zero, so theta at t=0 and the derative of theta also has to be zero.
> ICS := {theta(x, 0) = 0, y(x, 0) = 0, (D[2](theta))(x, 0) = 0, (D[2](y))(x, 0) = 0};
Solving this PDE system numerically for y and theta, ie:
> sol := pdsolve({PDE1, PDE2}, {BCS, ICS}, {theta(x, t), y(x, t)}, numeric, time = t, range = 0 .. L);
Gives me this error:
Error, (in pdsolve/numeric/process_IBCs) invalid initial/boundary condition: {theta(x, 0) = 0, y(x, 0) = 0, (D[2](theta))(x, 0) = 0, (D[2](y))(x, 0) = 0}
And whatever I change, I cannot get it right. I've tried numorous things, but I keep getting this error... If I loose some boundary or initial conditions (I believe you need 8), doesn't make a difference, same error...
What am I doing wrong?
Thank you!
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Homemade Naan
I remember the first time I tried Indian food. I fell in love with the naan bread we ordered. The soft, fluffy pancake shaped bread reminded me a lot of chinese breads like green onion/scallion pancakes.
Whenever I go out to eat Indian food, I look forward to ordering naan bread to help soak up any curry dishes we order. I love how the bread puffs up and bubbles at certain spots. It looks thin and frail, but manages to be soft and chewy and fluffy.
I recently saw a few recipes for homemade naan and thought I'd be fun to try it out. The end result was pretty tasty, though not as soft as the naan I usually eat at restaurants. I also felt like it ended up being a lot of work.
Since I have so many good Indian restaurants nearby I'm not sure I would make this again. But if you aren't nearby a lot of Indian restaurants or you feel like making your own naan, you may want to try this recipe out.
I am submitting this post to Yeastspotting.
Recipe: Naan
(Slightly adapted from recipe found on Mel's Kitchen Cafe)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pour the milk into a small bowl and heat to to 110 F. Add in the sugar and yeast into the milk and let it sit for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is foamy and the yeast has activated. Once the yeast/milk mixture is foamy, pour the mixture into a large bowl of a stand mixer and add the salt and 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
- Using the dough hook attachment, begin mixing at medium speed. Gradually add in small amounts of the remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes in the mixer.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and let it rest at room temperature, covered lightly with greased plastic wrap, for about 2 hours. (Don't worry that the dough won't rise as much as usual bread.)
- After the dough has rested, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, rounding each into a ball shape. Cover the pieces with a towel and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 500 degrees F. Sprinkle a pizza stone with some cornmeal and place the pizza stone on the bottom rack of the oven.
- Once the dough has rested for 30 minutes, one by one, roll out each piece into a circle about 6-8 inches wide, depending on how thin or thick you want your naan.
- Lay the circle of dough on the hot pizza stone and spritz lightly with water. Close the oven and bake the naan for about 4 minutes, until it is lightly puffed (some pieces will puff more than others) and brown spots begin to appear on the top.
- Remove the naan from the baking stone and place on a cooling rack.
10 Responses to "Homemade Naan"
Ooh, make garlic naan next! I have a severe weakness for it.
You can try using yogurt for the milk to make the naan tender and soft.
Ohhh my! I love naan! This is going to be bad for me
Great blog; happy I found you!
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The naan looks mighty tasty! I was wondering what you rolled the dough out on? Is that a mat measurements stenciled on it? I've been looking for one for myself and the one you're using looks really neat!
These were delicious! I made a little change or two though and here is what I did. Since my children are allergic to milk, I used soymilk. AND, since many of the Naan recipes I have seen called for yogurt, I added some vinger to the warm soymilk and let it curdle a bit. sort of like buttermilk. The other change I implemented was to use 2 1/2 c. white wheat flour (freshly ground) and then just under 1 1/2 of white flour. I did not spritz them with water before baking-simply because I forgot. Honestly, they were much like a pita pocket. But oh sooooo delicious!! serving with Minted Rice and garbanzo curry tomorrow! thanks!
My mom cooks them on a pan on the stove; wait for the pan to get hot, and brush it with butter. Then cook and flip, brush with butter, and put on a plate to hold the naan.


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Reiki literally translated is Universal (Rei) Life Force Energy (Ki) from the Japanese language. It is a method of energy healing which was developed in the early 1900's by Dr. Mikao Usui. It is a method that anyone can learn to use with the help of a Reiki Master-Teacher. Reiki is non-invasive, gentle and pleasant to receive. Reiki is practiced worldwide, being incorporated into healthcare in many hospitals. Reiki is safe. It is always for the recipient's highest healing good and will do no harm. Reiki goes to where it is needed for the individual.
How much does a Reiki session cost?
A standard Reiki session is one hour and the fee is $55.
What happens during a Reiki session?
There are two different answers depending on whether the treatment is in person or is sent as a distance healing. In person, the client will lie on a comfortable surface, preferably a massage table, fully clothed, and relax. I use soft lighting and music to help the client relax. During the session I will begin the flow of energy through my hands and transfer it by gently placing my hands on different areas of the client's person.
If the session is a distance healing we will initially discuss the circumstances leading the client
to me for Reiki. Then we set up a time to hold the session. I ask that the client try to relax and have as few distractions
as possible during the agreed upon session time. I will begin sending Reiki from where I am and will follow up after
the session.
What will I feel during a Reiki treatment?
Reiki is life energy. We all have it to different extents. The difference between what we already have and what I am giving is that Reiki will go where it is needed most. I do not control that.
Some people feel warmth, some deeply relax. Others may feel waves of energy or vibrations. Others yet,
may feel nothing but the fact that they are lying there with warm hands on them. In many instances a person will feel
some combination of the above.
Do I need to do anything to prepare for a treatment?
No. I do suggest that the client not eat much for a couple of hours before the treatment. You should definitely not be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics during your session. If you are on prescription medication please try to time it so that the drugs are taken 2-4 hours before the session. Other than that, dress for comfort and enjoy. (See "Reiki Sessions" for more information)
Can I get a Reiki treatment if I am receiving other types of therapy?
Yes. Reiki works very well with all types of healthcare. In most cases it will enhance the benefits of other forms of therapy.
Can I receive Reiki in my home?
Yes. I do occasionally do on location sessions, depending on the circumstances and the distance. If we are not able to meet in person a distance healing session would be suggested. (See "Reiki Sessions" for more information)
What can I expect to happen after my treatment?
Anything can happen. You may be so relaxed that you feel groggy. Depending on what you needed from an
energetic standpoint, you may feel anything from an increase in your normal level of energy to a drastic purging of
your system. Most cases result in the gentle healing energy improving a condition the client had prior to the session,
helping to relieve pain and anxiety.
I honestly do not know how it works but I do that it does work. The best explanation is that we are all energetic beings. All life has it's own vibrational energy. There are ways that we can direct energy toward another.
If the session is a distance healing we will usually set up a time to hold the session. I ask that the
client to relax and have as few distractions as possible. I will begin sending Reiki from where I am and will follow
up after the session. (See "Reiki Sessions" for more information)
Does Reiki have any religious affiliations?
Why would an animal need Reiki?
Animals need Reiki for the same reasons a human would need it. Reiki enhances the physical, emotional, spiritual and mental well-being of the one receiving it, whether they are human or any other animal. Even plants, the environment and inanimate objects can benefit from Reiki.
How can my pet/animals receive Reiki?
I will come to your home to give your animal a Reiki session if you live in North King or South Snohomish counties. Otherwise I can do a distance healing for your animal (please see question above which explains distance Reiki and "Reiki Sessions").
Yes. Once you have received an attunement from a Reiki Master you are capable of giving Reiki to yourself and others. With the Reiki I attunement you learn guidelines. Beyond that it is up to you how much you want to learn and what you want to do with it. Reiki can do no harm, the worst that can happen is that you don't use it once you are able to.
Reiki is passed on to students by a Reiki Master-Teacher. There are somewhat different styles of teaching Reiki but the general system involves 8-10 hours of instruction each for Reiki Iand Reiki II with the attunements the Master gives to allow you to fully receive the energy and fully pass it to whomever you are treating. Reiki Master training is dependent on the student seeking the Master level. Please see "Reiki Classes" for more information.
What is a Reiki Share or Reiki Circle?
A group of Reiki practitioners who gather together to share Reiki with one another is usually called a Reiki Share or Reiki Circle.
Most often they will be held in someone's home or office and there will be one or more massage tables set up. One practitioner will lie on the table and the other practitioners will perform an abbreviated Reiki healing session on them. Each practitioner takes a turn as the receiver until everyone has been treated. Most shares will last 1 ½ - 2 hours and a receiver can be treated by up to 5 other Reiki practitioners. Needless to say, it can be very powerful. A receiver is generally on the table up to 20 minutes at most.


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I love Atlus:
That is all.
As always, thanks for reading! Until next time.
Feb 27, 2013 4:52PM PST
I love Atlus:
That is all.
As always, thanks for reading! Until next time.
I need to beef up on my quest to gain more RPG titles for my portable systems.
and get a 3DS XL.
Good day sir.
I said GOOD DAY!
And candy.
That I have yet to even put the first one into my DS...
Before it disappears. Wait, that's not how it works. Nevermind.
and all I can say is "I don't really play RPGs." lol
However, I can respond to your comment back last time: I'm not sure I put that much distinction between "violent" and "aggressive" behavior (forgive me if there actually is a massive difference in the definitions, I didn't check), but I do understand your point that one is more subtle, and that's the one games influence.
I also read that about video game designers that worked on racing games: I forget the exact article, but I know I saw something specifically ralted to one developer and his change in driving habits after having worked on a Burnout or something all day long, which is another point: the time you spend with a game also determines its effect on your psyche.
And yes, sadly, history repeats itself, and while we're SUPPOSED to learn from it, we never really do, do we? I patiently wait for when I can ask a friend, "hey, you play Etrian Odyssey yet?" and it be treated the same by bystanders as if I asked about going to the Avengers. Oh well.
I would define aggression as a state of aggravation. Basically, being pissed off or macho or aggro. Within the realm of being a dick.
Violent behavior would be physically hurting someone.
Aggression leads to violence. Now, these aren't scientific explanations by any means. Just my own definitions.
As for Etrian Odyssey, they're not the most accessible RPGs out there. It's the difference between recommending someone play Gran Turismo instead of Burnout or NBA 2K instead of NBA Jam. Etrian Odyssey could actually turn people off of the genre rather than bring them into the fold.
since the only RPGs I've enjoyed have involved Nintendo characters, and that's cause those are watered the fuck down as RPGs. lol
They release too many good games. I wish I could keep up with them all.
And I always have to make room for them in my purchasing decisions because I know most of their games have limited print runs.
As long as they are around, the classic JRPG will live on.
I enjoy classic-style role playing. Etrian Odyssey, Shin Megami Tensei, The Dark Spire, the list goes on and on.
I do hope Atlus published enough copies of this game; Etrian Odyssey IV is the main reason why I want a 3DS, but it's going to be a long while yet before I get one. So, if this game sells out before then, I'll scream.
Also, congratulations on making it to the end of the BaD challenge, regardless of the situation.
I'd recommend picking up EOIV sooner than later. Atlus doesn't have the best history of long print runs.
Also, thanks. I've seen many have carried over their BaD business to Pixlbit and finishing the job over there. Good for them.
They are awesome on aregular basis. What's not to love about them?
Nope, I can't think of a reason to dislike them. Wait - no.


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Move over Miley: There's a new Cyrus in the spotlight.
The Hannah Montana star's older sister, Brandi Cyrus, recently performed with her band Frank and Derol, which includes lead singer Codi Caraco and Secret Life of the American Teenager star Megan Park, who plays bass and sings. The trio made their big stage debut opening for another Cyrus of note – Brandi's dad Billy Ray – at Los Angeles's House of Blues on Sunday.
Not that this was a first gig for Brandi, 22. She's been a guitarist for Miley on tour and on Hannah Montana.
"I was really excited because the House of Blues is such a cool venue and we have been working so hard, rehearsing every day," says Park. "Honestly, I just couldn't wait to get up and do it again!"
Park and Caraco formed the indie pop group less than a year ago after meeting at a family friend's birthday party. Park later recruited close pal Brandi to write songs with them and "we really liked what she contributed," Park told PEOPLE, "so we started working with her a lot more and it all naturally fell into place."
Out to support Brandi's first major public performance: None other than Miley's ex, Justin Gaston, who was spotted in the VIP balcony and stayed through the end of the show. Miley, meanwhile, was in Georgia filming her new movie, The Last Song.
The all-girl band plans to continue performing at various venues while pursuing a record deal.
Reporting by ESTHER ZUCKERMAN
Miley's Sister Brandi Cyrus Hits the Stage
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Cartoon sweeps ratings on CCTV
BEIJING — Are you ready, kids?
"SpongeBob SquarePants" has swept to the top of the ratings on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV's Kids Channel. The quirky toon has become the most popular children's show in 15 key cities, drawing viewership of 20.5 million to Bikini Bottom.
SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy and friends, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, have proven a big hit with Chinese auds since bowing in 2006.
The success of "SpongeBob SquarePants" comes despite the fact the toon is not shown until 9 p.m. (In an effort to boost the domestic animation industry, the Chinese government has banned foreign product to the period after peak viewing times.)
However, it does not seem to have made a big impact on the relentlessly cheerful sponge. Since SpongeBob picked up his spatula again at the Krusty Krab on Christmas Day, he has swatted aside the competition, said MTV Asia in a statement. Show is No. 1 among kids 4-14, according to CSM Media Research.
A breakdown of viewers between Dec. 25 and Feb. 4 shows that 45% of SpongeBob's audience are ages 4-14, while one-third of SpongeBob fans in China are 25-44.
CCTV Kids Channel ranks No. 1 among children, unsurprisingly, but is also the fourth most popular of all CCTV channels among women 25-44.


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Ubuntu Has New Sample Content Art
For quite a while Ubuntu had been including example-content packages with its releases that contained the same content: some audio and video data to test the playback, including a video of Nelson Mandela.
Ubuntu contributor Jono Bacon had been calling for renewed content and announced a competition that ended September 4. The competition is now over and Bacon presents the winners in his blog.
While Ubuntu users submitted a host of audio samples, there were only two video submissions. The winner in the audio category was Andrés Vidau of Mexico. Bacon's blog includes Vidau's instrumental track that he created using the free OGG format. The video category winner was 14 year old Andrew Higginson with his stop motion animation produced almost exclusively with free software (Whiteboard, Ffmpeg, Mencoder among others). The 2-Mbyte video can be seen on the archive.org site. Vidau's and Higginson's submissions will become part of the next Ubuntu 8.10.
According to Bacon, the next versions of Ubuntu will continue to incorporate the creative work of its users. The stipulation is that submitted work must come under the CC-BY-SA license, which grants attribution rights, but also share-alike rights to ensure that licensees may distribute derivative works only under a license identical to the original.
Issue 192/2016
Buy this issue as a PDF
Nextcloud Announces Raspberry Pi-Powered Home Cloud Box
Innovative system adds a hard drive and Ubuntu Core to the RPi for an IoT hub.
Linus Torvalds Confirms the Date of the First Linux Release
Linux is two weeks younger than we thought!
End of OpenOffice?
The Apache Software Foundation considers retiring OpenOffice
Adobe Gives New Life to NPAPI Plugin for Linux
Adobe won't kill the plugin in 2017
LinuxCon North America Convenes in Toronto, Canada
Linux Foundation's big event celebrates the 25th anniversary of Linux
Linux Turns 25
Linux has evolved from "won't be a professional" project to one of the most professional software projects in the history of computers.
Mirantis Joins Hands with SUSE To Offer RHEL Support; Red Hat Not Happy
Competitors get in the game with RHEL without Red Hat
Linux on Windows 10 Poses a Security Risk
Security researchers have already notified Microsoft; some fixes are available
Mirantis to Refactor OpenStack Fuel for Kubernetes
The company is collaborating with Google and Intel to use Kubernetes as an engine for Fuel
Canonical Joins Document Foundation Advisory Board
The upcoming release of LibreOffice will be available as a snap package


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This isn't all that complicated. All you need to do is grab a wireless
router and patch it to your existing ethernet hub/switch via LAN ports.
Assuming you already have a DHCP server, gateway, etc., you disable these
features on the wireless router, since they are redundant. Patching may
require a crossover cable, or a standard cable will do if one of the units
has an uplink port, or supports MDI/MDIX.
You could also just buy a wireless access point, but they tend to be much
more expensive (min $80, often higher). But the basic AP features available
in a typical consumer model of router is usually more than adequate.
Purchasing a cheap wireless router vs. a dedicated access point could save
you considerable expense. Of course, you could just replace your existing
wired hub/switch/router with a wireless router (most have at least 3-4 LAN
ports). But if you want to continue using your existing huh/switch/router,
then patching a wireless router/AP to it is a simple solution, and will add
LAN ports in the process.
As far as quality of reception, the only way to know is try it. There's
always the possibility of local issues/interference. But in general, 50-75
ft. is not going to be an issue, you may simply not get the optimal
performance. And you can always choose one of the new MIMO wireless routers
which extends range quite a bit. I use an 802.11g router across two floors,
a staircase, a couple walls, about 50 ft., and reception is decent
(18-22mbps). I recommend a wireless router w/ detachable antenna so you can
optionally purchase a high-gain directional antenna, should reception prove
a problem. Some models, like those from Belkin, have a permanently attached
antenna, yuck.
But overall, this is pretty simply setup, much less complicated than you
might have expected.
wrote in message
> I have an established ethernet network through cat5 cable in my
> building. I recently acquired a small office in the building next door.
> I want to be able to link a machine over there to the network in the
> main building. As it is not feasible to lay a cable across to the other
> building, that machine will have to be wireless.
> I've never done anything with wireless lan setups before.
> I want to be able to retain the wired network and somehow link the
> machine with a wireless network card into the existing network.
> Is this possible? Is there some sort of gizmo I can plug into an
> ethernet hub which will receive the wireless traffic from the remote PC
> and integrate it seamlessly into the existing network.
> Also the remote machine's physical distance from the main network
> "straight through the walls" is approximately 20-25 metres... is that
> too far to expect a satisfactory signal from a wireless lan card?
> Any help appreciated
> Fred


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Three adults and four children were forced out of their lower West Side home by a Monday evening fire that caused an estimated $65,000 damage, Buffalo fire officials reported.
Firefighters responded to a 5:20 p.m. alarm at 357 Hudson St., two blocks south of Symphony Circle. The blaze, which started on the second floor, extended into the attic of the 2½-story house.
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Pulp Fiction? Sounding The Alarm on ... Fruit Juice!
Introducing the latest villian in the war on childhood obesity: Fruit Juice.
That's right - fruit juice! And its big reveal has been a snowball effect in the making, with scientific studies colliding against a new HBO documentary "Weight of The Nation", the growing consensus among experts and scientists alike is this: Fruit juice just isn't all it's
cracked squeezed up to be.
And if this is jaw-dropping news to you, then it's time we played a little catch-up.
For as long as we've had nutritional guidelines in this country, the daily intake of fruits and vegetables have been at the top of the list for optimal nutrition. And despite an ongoing 25 year campaign encouraging the public to increase their daily intake, we are grossly - and collectively - noncompliant.
Now putting vegetables aside for just a minute, what do you suppose it is about fruit that makes it such a chore for us to eat? Is it the nuisance of finding a faucet to wash an apple? The laborious task of peeling an orange? Or maybe we just can't muster up the energy for all that chewing.
The answer is: All the above! Could it be that we're just too lazy to eat fruit? I'll go out on a limb and say ... yes! And because I always love to relate our modern-day eating habits with those of our prehistoric caveman cousins' - I'll tell you why this is!
We actually are lazy. And I don't mean "lazy" in the same context that our parents or teachers may have meant it. I mean, literally, we are purposely hard-wired to conserve our energy. Despite evolving over hundreds of thousands of years into a species that can launch a man into space, or send an email through space - and around the world in just seconds, we are still hard-wired for surviving in a feast or famine environment. Contrary to the images that cavemen conjure up: chasing woolly mammoths, building fire and keeping the cave tidy, their instincts were to lay low and save their energy. This is probably why we evolved our hedonic incentive for food - to get them up off their rawhides and back out in search of sugar and calories.
And thanks to this energy conserving mechanism that we soo don't need anymore, when the path of least resistance presents itself - we're on it! We have a pretty good track record ...
Why walk when we can ride?
Why read when we can watch?
Why turn when we can click?
And why peel and chew fruit when you can just drink it? Well, that's exactly what the American Beverage Association thinks, too. And as the sales of soda and soft drinks began to plummet as a result of a nationwide effort to reduce childhood obesity, food marketers went to work on the new darling of the beverage industry: fruit juice.
Today, fruit juice is promoted on a health platform, and encouraged as an important part of any diet leading towards "good health". It's a path of least resistance for us parents, whose best intentions are often trumped by a battle. And for many of us, all the convincing we need is right there on the label: "A serving of fruit in just 4 oz!", "Made with real fruit!" "Excellent Source of Vitamin C!"
But the reality is, it comes down to sugar. And even 100% fruit juices can contain as much sugar as soda. And despite the "added" benefits of the vitamins and minerals, it's the loss of fiber that puts fruit juice on the same level as soft drinks - even despite the added vitamins and minerals. And that's because it's missing it's greatest ingredient: naturally occurring fiber.
Without fiber to slow it down, sugar speeds right through digestion and into our bloodstream. And it's the rate and "rush" of sugar that interferes with metabolism, and interrupts the hormonal "cues" that signal us to stop eating. For our children, whether it's a Sprite or a box of 100% fruit juice, frequent consumption can lead to weight gain, obesity, appetite regulation disorders, cavities, mood swings, and more.
So should you eliminate 100% fruit juice from your child's diet? I'll be generous and comply with the American Academy of Pediatric's recommendation which is to limit juice to 4-6 oz/day. I would also recommend trying to get our kids to chew their fruit, not drink it. . And last but not least, beware of the juice makers, who will stop at nothing to tell you what you want to hear so you will buy their product. Introducing, fruit juice with "fiber":
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The second soundtrack with music from the hit Disney series Shake It Up will be released on March 20, 2012. The album, "Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance", features Zendaya's new single "Something To Dance For"!
Check out the entire track list for the upcoming CD featuring several songs from the the show's stars!
Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance
1. "Whodunit" Performed by Adam Hicks and Coco Jones
2. "TTYLXOX" Performed by Bella Thorne
3. "Something to Dance For" Performed by Zendaya
4. "Up Up and Away" Performed by Blush
5. "Show Ya How" Performed by Adam Irigoyen and Kenton Duty
6. "Make Your Mark" Performed by Drew Ryan Scott
7. "Don't Push Me" Performed by Coco Jones
8. "Turn It On" Performed by Amber Lily
9. "Moves Like Magic" Performed by Adam Trent
10. "Critical" Performed by TKO and Nevermind
11. "Bring the Fire" Performed by Ylwa
12. "Where's the Party" Performed by Jenilee Reyes
13. "Surprise" Performed by TKO, Nevermind and SOS
14. "Something to Dance For/TTYLXOX Mash-Up" Performed by Zendaya and Bella Thorne
Will you buy the Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance soundtrack when it's released on March 20th? Let us know!


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Exec VP named chief marketing officer
E! Entertainment and its Style Network sibling have created the post of chief marketing officer and promoted Suzanne Kolb to fill it.
Kolb, previously exec VP of marketing and communications for E!, will ride herd on the branding initiatives of E! and Style and both of the networks' websites. She'll work with network heads on talent signings and co-supervise E!'s newsgathering efforts with Ken Baker.
Kolb will oversee E!'s new summer original series "Denise Richards: It's Complicated" and "Living Lohan."
She reports to Ted Harbert, president and CEO of the Comcast Entertainment Group, which includes E! and Style, who touted her creative skills and managerial abilities.
Before joining E! in December 2004, Kolb worked for eight years as an official for The WB, rising to executive VP of marketing. She started her career as an exec with Grey Advertising, supervising the ABC account.


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GRAND RA PIDS – Grand Haven's girls basketball team has ruled the top spot in the MLive Grand Rapids Power Poll Rankings since the Slam Dunk was introduced in December of 2012.
Not this week.
South Christian is the epicenter of the Grand Rapids basketball world for now since the boys and girls teams, who are a combined 11-0, are both ranked first.
Check out this week's rankings and more.
Delaney Blaylock
Godwin Heights
Blaylock scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Godwin's 57-42 win versus Bridgman Friday night. Blaylock is averaging nearly 20 points per game.
Aubreigh Steed
Steed, who has committed to Lake Superior State University, scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Lowell's 51-34 win against Lake Odessa Lakewood Friday. She averaged 14.5 points a game last year.
1. South Christian – The 6-0 Sailors are giving up 33 points a game.
2. Grand Haven – The Bucs will look to get back on the winning track Tuesday when they host 4-2 Muskegon after their 57-game winning was snapped by Mona Shores, 57-53, Saturday.
3. Wayland - The Wildcats are beating teams by an average of 21 points.
4. Catholic Central – The Cougars defeated Rockford in the finals of last week's Cornerstone University Tournament.
5. Greenville – The Yellowjackets have reeled off five consecutive wins to start the season.
6. Hamilton – The 6-1 Hawkeyes will host Catholic Central tonight and Wayland Friday.
7. Holland Christian – The Maroons shut down Grand Rapids Christian 40-29 Friday to improve to 5-1.
8. Wyoming – The Wolves have scored 65 points or more in four of their five wins.
9. GR Christian - The Eagles will be looking to bounce back Friday at Rockford.
10. Belding – The Redskins are 4-1 and averaging 55 points a game.
1. South Christian – The undefeated Sailors have a pair of challenging games this week, hosting Zeeland West tonight and Holland Christian Friday.
2. Jenison – The Wildcats won last week's Zeeland Holiday Tournament.
3. East Kentwood – The Falcons suffered consecutive losses to Lansing Eastern and Muskegon by a combined 14 points before heading into break.
4. Union – The Red Hawks will host Muskegon Heights Thursday in a game featuring a pair of 4-1 teams.
5. Godwin – The Wolverines will begin their quest for a fifth consecutive OK Silver championship tonight at Hopkins.
6. Northview – The 5-0 Wildcats beat previously unbeaten Forest Hills Central Saturday to win the Cornerstone Tournament Gold Division.
7. Comstock Park – The Panthers haven't played since Dec. 17, but they will be back in action tonight against 3-1 Coopersville.
8. Cedar Springs – Cam Link is averaging nearly 18 points a game for the 4-0 Red Hawks.
9. Wayland – The Wildcats lost their first two games but appear to be on track after winning the Cornerstone Tournament Silver Division.
10. Holland Christian – The Maroons are giving up 44 points a game.
1 – Forest Hills Northern gave up one third-quarter point in Saturday's 44-41 win against Traverse City West. The Huskies outscored West 15-1 in the quarter to pull away.
3 – Coopersville's boys team has won three of its first four games after winning one game a year ago.
17 – Forest Hills Central freshman Xavier Tillman's 17 rebounds in Saturday's Cornerstone University Tournament finals loss to Northview was two shy of a school record.
28 – That's how many points Wyoming Lee's Malik Meadows scored in the Rebels' 55-40 win versus Howardsville Christian in the finals of Saturday's Calvary Crusader Tournament.
29 – Ashley Overbeek scored 29 points in Hamilton's 45-30 win over Caledonia in the finals of Friday's Hudsonville Tournament.
"This is a great win for us. Hudsonville is a good team and they're probably the biggest school that NorthPointe has ever beaten." NorthPointe coach Jared Redell, after the Mustangs defeated Hudsonville in the consolation game of Saturday's Cornerstone University Tournament.
The Dec. 20 Wyoming at Sparta girls basketball game that was voted the MLive Grand Rapids Game of the Week has been rescheduled for Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. The OK Blue Conference game was postponed due to inclement weather.
Grand Rapids Christian at Rockford (boys), Friday
The Eagles and Rams enter play this week with 2-3 records, so both teams could use a win. The game also will mark Christian coach Steve Majerle's return to Rockford, the team he coached to a state championship in 2003.


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...why would a tourist need/want a gun? ...much of the local thieving is accomplished with no more than a smile...
Bangkok gun shops: What's inside and why tourists can't buy
If you have an itchy trigger finger while visiting Thailand it may be difficult to purchase a gun, but wealthy foreigners and Thais who live here can now enjoy their weapon of choice thanks to the recent lifting of a ban imposed in Bangkok last year.
Tourists can, however, buy custom-made leather holsters and other accessories at the estimated 80 weapons stores along Burapha Road, just east of the Sala Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre, where the vast majority of Bangkok's gun shops are located.
Most of the shops have been in business for more than 40 years and welcome walk-in customers, but may discourage photographs of their deadly arsenals.
Expats and other foreigners working in Thailand can buy guns, but import taxes of around 30 percent -- plus hefty retail profits -- discourage most foreigners.
"Not many foreigners buy guns in Thailand because the price is really expensive, compared to the United States and other countries, because of our importing quota and taxes," says the Firearms Association of Thailand's director of international relations, Polpatr Tanomsup.
"Guns are really expensive, so it is considered a sport for the rich. Like cars, and stuff like that. It is like a Louis Vuitton for guys, or a Hermes bag for guys," Polpatr says.
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...why would a tourist need/want a gun? ...much of the local thieving is accomplished with no more than a smile...
...majestically enthroned amid the vulgar herd...
Guns aren't so expensive or that hard to find; 50,000 baht and it's yours, no questions asked....
I'm so ugly, that's okay 'cos so are you.
Actually Thailand has one of the largest black market in guns, I believe.
...lots of guns + lots of drinking + revenge culture + lack of iodine = Amazing Thailand...
50,000 for a hand-gun, don't know if it would be a proper Yank effort or a dodgy Chinese one that is likely to do more harm to yourself than your intended victim.
Plus, I'd never know if the yank looking guns aren't well-made Chinese copies (yeah, I know, oxymoron)
Meanwhile, in the good ol' U S of A - this was a record breaking Christmas for gun sales. More than 1.5 million gun background checks were completed this December. Gun for Christmas


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By BETHANY WIEGAND
Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Finally, the sun is out and spring is showing its face. This also means a whole new spring wardrobe is available in stores, complete with vibrant colors, adorable accessories and new trends that have hit the mall.
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Above is Bastress Mountain Winery, where a fashion show will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and will feature clothing from Maurices.
Just in time to showcase spring clothes and styles, Bastress Mountain Winery, 5451 State Route 654, will be hosting a fashion show noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, with trends from Maurices, a recent addition to the Lycoming mall.
"We were looking to do something a little fun and different," event manager Jessica Mayer, said.
Since this is the first time for this type of event at the winery, it is sure to be a great opportunity for women to have a "girls' day out," whether it be mother and daughters or best friends, checking out the spring fashion styles, while enjoying a glass of wine.
"We are off to a great start with Maurices presenting this show,"?Mayer said.
There also will be other vendors at the show, mainly jewelry and make-up.
"We wanted to keep it fashion related," Mayer said.
All models are local residents and Maurices will be there with coupons for eventgoers.
Mayer is still looking for stylists or a salon to donate their time to help with the fashion show.
If interested, contact Jessica Mayer at the Bastress Mountain Winery at 866-584-4362.
For more information at the event and the winery, visit bastressmoun tainwinery.com.


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Blacks, Latinos, Asians bent on to breaking glass ceiling of Gwinnett County politics
By D. Aileen Dodd First of two parts | 5/3/2013, noon
During an era when the nation's first African American chief executive is cruising into his second presidential term and a Latina is handing down opinions on the U.S. Supreme Court, Gwinnett County appears to be stuck in a cultural time warp under the leadership of all-white powerbrokers that do not reflect the county's changing demographics.
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is all white. The Gwinnett County School Board is all white. So are the judges elected to Gwinnett County's State and Superior Courts.
The lack of diversity in county politics has many Gwinnettians asking why, in this day and age, nonwhites have been unable to penetrate the glass ceiling. Gwinnett is Georgia's most diverse county with a melting pot of more than 842,000 people, according to the U.S. Census.
"Right now our county population is majority people of color, yet we have no people that look like any of the majority people running it," said Marlyn Tillman, a long-time community activist who lives in Snellville. "When you keep that homogeneous body running the county and running the school board, then there is a belief system that sets in that they are there because they are the only people who can lead. If we don't put ourselves in power, we aren't going to get any power."
For those in power, being white doesn't automatically make them insensitive to minority issues.
Long-time Gwinnett politician Louise Radloff, who has served on the school board for 41 years, said she relates well with her minority constituents. She teaches English to immigrants; has served as a public health advocate for the low income; and is advising an African-American woman who is considering a run for her seat.
"Diversity will come," Radloff said. "We need quality people running for office, people of character and ethics. What serving on the board really means is meeting goals and closing the achievement gap. What doesn't matter is the color of your skin is, your church or religion or the country that you came from."
At the beginning of the millennium 7 out of 10 Gwinnett residents were white. By 2009, the county was mostly "minority" with significant population gains among nonwhites. Census figures show Gwinnett is now 43 percent white; 25 percent black; 20 percent Hispanic; 11 percent Asian; and nearly 1 percent Native American. Seventy percent of the 165,000 students enrolled in Gwinnett County Schools are nonwhite, according to a March 2013 enrollment count provided to the state Department of Education.
Diversity hasn't translated into political power for the county's growing African American and immigrant communities. Minorities in Gwinnett have been hard hit by unemployment, crime, and the fallout of failing schools, which in Gwinnett serve mostly low-income African American, Asian and Hispanic students, statistics show. Two-thirds of those living in poverty in Gwinnett are nonwhite.
But minorities in Gwinnett frustrated with county politics want change now.
A movement is growing to improve the plight of diverse communities that are struggling for economic opportunities and political representation. A network of African-American, Asian and Hispanic community leaders are working to make sure future county boards are more reflective of diverse neighborhoods they represent. They see numbers as their greatest strength and are building allegiances with each other to gain political clout.


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There is an advantage to being a big man in the faceoff circle from leverage to reach to shielding. Buffalo Sabres prospect Steven Shipley is the largest center on his team and one of the bigger ones in the Ontario Hockey League.
The 6'3", 212 lb pivot was the Sabres 4th round selection (98th overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and his size has a lot to do with that commitment as well as his future as a pro.
"Being a big guy in the circle helps, but at the same time I need to get down low and take advantage of my strength against the other centers who might be 5'9"," said Shipley.
But that isn't all the soon to be 20 year old (April 22nd) can do.
Two games into January, he had registered points in eight of his last nine games including four goals and eight assists over 11 games in December and a pair of goals in the first two 2012 tilts.
Some of that offensive output was taking advantage of seeing extra special team minutes with four teammates playing a few weeks at the World Junior Tournament, but Shipley has also shown promise offensively with 18-32-50 in 65 games last season plus seven more points in 14 playoff games.
"The last few weeks I think I've been playing some pretty good hockey and I think my line as a whole is playing pretty well. And I try to take pride in my defensive game and be responsible in my own end as well as put up points.
"I'm trying to be a two-way center and I've been a part of the penalty kill since my first year and have always been a part of the power play. It's something I take pride in."
Shipley is in his second campaign with the Niagara IceDogs after being traded following two full seasons with Owen Sound where he netted 39 goals and 63 assists in 131 games and was invited to play in the CHL Top Prospects game in 2010. It took two players and three draft picks for the IceDogs to pry him away from Owen Sound.
"It was nice that Niagara wanted me and an opportunity to be part of a new system and a new program. Now we want to build of the success we had last year."
The Ilderton, Ontario (near London, ON) native spent part of the past summer with all of the other Sabres prospects.
"Summer camp is mostly teaching and conditioning, but regular camp I just try to go in there and watch the pros and see what they do and how they take care of themselves. It's kind of an eye-opener.
"Being a bigger guy, they want me to work on my speed to be able to keep up with the smaller guys who are quick. Typically I like to work down low and drive the net."
In his favor may be that there are only four other centers listed among the Sabres prospects that aren't already signed to pro contracts.
"I was excited to be drafted by the Sabres. They're a team I watched growing up and I went to a lot of Sabres games when I was a kid since it's not that far from where I live. We went to a game every year."


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SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 785
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Anthony W. Petruccelli
To the Honorable Senate and House of
Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying bill:
An Act regulating the maintenance of vacant and foreclosing resid ential properties.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
In the Year Two Thousand and Nine
An Act regulating the maintenance of vacant and foreclosing residential properties.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. The G eneral Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 244 the following chapter:-
Section 1. Purpose: It is the intent of this legislation to protect and preserve public safety, security, and quiet enjoyment of occupants, abutters, and neighborhoods by (i) requiring all residential property owners, including lenders, trustees, and service companies, to properly maintain vacant or foreclosing properties, and (ii) regulating the maintenance of vacant or foreclosing, residential properties to prevent blighted and unsecure residences. The city's designated inspector of buildings or buildings commissioner has enforcement authority under section 3 of chapter 143 of the General L aws, the State Building Code, and the local city zoning code.
SECTION 2. As used in this chapter, unless a contrary intention clearly appears, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"City", a city or town of the Commonwealth.
"Commissioner ", a city's designated inspector of buildings or building commissioner.
"Days", consecutive calendar days.
"Foreclosing", the process by which a property, placed as security for a real estate loan, is prepared for sale to satisfy the debt if the borrower d efaults.
"Initiation of the foreclosure process", any of the following actions: (i) taking possession of a residential property under section 1 of chapter 244 of the General Laws; (ii) delivering the mortgagee's notice of intention to foreclose to the borr ower under 17B of chapter 244 of the General Laws; or (iii) commencing a foreclosure action on a property in either land court or a county's superior court.
"Local", within twenty (20) driving miles distance of the property in question.
"Mortgagee", the creditor, including but not limited to, service companies, lenders in a mortgage agreement and any agent, servant, or employee of the mortgagee, or any successor in interest or assignee of the mortgagee's rights, interests or obligations under the mortgage agreement.
"Owner", every person, entity, service company, property manager or real estate broker, who alone or severally with others:
(1) has legal or equitable title to any dwelling, dwelling unit, mobile dwelling unit, or parcel of land, vacant or otherw ise, including a mobile home park; or
(2) has care, charge or control of any dwelling, dwelling unit, mobile dwelling unit, or parcel of land, vacant or otherwise, including a mobile home park, in any capacity including but not limited to agent, executor, exec utrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the holder of legal title; or
(3) is a mortgagee in possession of this property; or
(4) is an agent, trustee or other person appointed by the courts and vested with possession or control o f this property; or
(5) is an officer or trustee of the association of unit owners of a condominium. Each of these persons is bound to comply with the provisions of these minimum standards as if he were the owner. However, this ordinance shall not apply to a condominium association created under chapter 138A of the General Laws to the extent that this association forecloses on or initiates the foreclosure process for unpaid assessments due or owing to the association. "Owner" also means every person who oper ates a rooming house; or
(6) is a trustee who holds, owns or controls mortgage loans for mortgage backed securities transactions and has initiated the foreclosure process.
"Property", any real, residential property, or portion thereof, located in the Commonwea lth, including buildings or structures situated on the property. For purposes of this chapter only, property does not include property owned or subject to the control of a Commonwealth city or any of that city's governmental bodies.
"Residential Property ", any property that contains one or more dwelling units used, intended, or designed to be occupied for living purposes.
"Securing", measures that assist in making the property inaccessible to unauthorized persons.
"Vacant", any property not currently leg ally occupied and not properly maintained or secured.
SECTION 3. All owners must register vacant or foreclosing properties with the city commissioner on forms provided by the commissioner. All registrations must state the individual owner's or agent's ph one number and mailing address located within the Commonwealth as required by section 57D of chapter 59 of the General Laws, section 5.02 of chapter 156D of the General Laws, and 950 CMR 113.20. The mailing address may not be a P.O. Box. This registratio n must also certify that the property was inspected and identify whether the property is vacant at the time of filing. If the property is vacant, the owner or registrant must designate and retain a local individual or local property management company res ponsible for the security and maintenance of the property. This designation must state the individual's name, phone number and local mailing address. The mailing address may not be a P.O. Box. If the property is in the process of foreclosure, then the r egistration must be received within seven days of the initiation of the foreclosure process, as defined in Section 2. If the commissioner determines that the property is vacant and the foreclosure proceedings have not been initiated, the registration must be received within 14 days of the commissioner's first citation for improper maintenance.
All property registrations are valid for one calendar year. An annual registration fee of $100 must accompany the registration form. Subsequent annual registrati ons and fees are due within 30 days of the expiration of the previous registration and must certify whether the foreclosing or foreclosed property remains vacant or not.
Once the property is no longer vacant or is sold, the owner must provide proof of sa le or written notice and proof of occupancy to the commissioner.
SECTION 4. Properties subject to this chapter must be maintained in accordance with the relevant sanitary codes, building codes and local regulations. The owner, local individual or local p roperty management company must inspect and maintain the property on a monthly basis for the duration of the vacancy.
The property must contain a posting with the name and 24-hour contact phone number of the local individual or property management compan y responsible for the maintenance. This sign must be posted on the front of the property so it is clearly visible from the street.
Adherence to this chapter does not relieve the owner of any applicable obligations set forth in code regulations, covenant conditions and restrictions, or home owner association rules and regulations.
SECTION 5. The commissioner's department shall have the authority and the duty to inspect properties subject to this chapter for compliance and to issue citations for any violations. The commissioner's department shall have the discretion to determine when and how such inspections are to be made, provided that their policies are reasonably calculated to ensure that this chapter is enforced.
SECTION 6. Failure to initially register with the commissioner is punishable by a fine of $300.
If applicable, failure to properly identify the name of the local in dividual or local property management company is punishable by a fine of $300.
Failure to maintain the property is punishable by a fine of not more than $300 for each week the property is not maintained.
Violations of this chapter shall be treated as a strict liability offense regardless of intent.
All monies collected pursuant to this chapter shall be directed to a specific commissioner's enforcement fund.
SECTION 7. Any person aggrieved by the requirements of this chapter or by a decision issued under this chapter by the commissioner, may seek relief in any court of competent jurisdiction as provided by the laws of the Commonwealth.
SECTION 8. If any provision of this chapter imposes greater restrictions or obligations than those imposed by any o ther general law, special law, regulation, rule, ordinance, by-law, order or policy, then the provisions of this chapter control.
SECTION 9. The commissioner has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and enforce this c hapter.
SECTION 10. The provisions of this chapter are effective immediately upon passage and all provisions shall be enforced immediately but no monetary fine shall be imposed under this act until 90 days after passage.
SECTION 11. A copy of this ordi nance is to be mailed to all owners of residential property located in the city. In addition, a copy of this ordinance is to be mailed to all loan institutions, banks, real estate offices and management companies located in or having legal or equitable in terest in residential property located in the city.


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Brunello Creative Discovers Fanatical Support
CUSTOMER'S BUSINESS: Boston-based graphic design firm
CHALLENGES: Email outages and inadequate support with previous provider
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Brunello Creative is a growing web design firm in Boston, MA. They were using POP email services through their website hosting provider. They'd even referred some of their clients to their old hosting provider for email services. Over time, they found that the POP service made it difficult to manage email from multiple devices, "We were using desktops, laptops, and iPhones™ to check mail, so messages would show up as 'un-read' in one place and 'read' everywhere else," says Adam Hoyle, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Brunello Creative.
With their old provider, Brunello Creative was subject to multiple lengthy outages exacerbated by the absence of adequate support. Adam recalls, "When our site went down, our email would go down. It could take up to two hours to get through to a technical support representative on the phone."
For most issues, the provider tried to push them to use email support, but "We wouldn't get timely responses that way, and sometimes we'd never get an answer at all." Even worse, according to Adam, "Once we'd get someone on the phone, they couldn't help. They'd have to escalate it to someone else and then make us wait a day or two to hear back. Meanwhile, our email is down."
With clients all around the country and a network of freelancers, Brunello Creative relies on email to communicate. They risked interrupting their workflow and missing important messages from clients with their old provider. After suffering with sub-par support and extended outages long enough, Adam went looking for a new email provider.
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He researched about 10 other companies but couldn't find the right balance of price and features he found while investigating Rackspace's email hosting services late one night. Our live sales chat support is available around the clock, "I saw the live chat button and was shocked that I got someone right away at that time of night. After chatting, the salesperson called me and walked me through the signup process. You made choosing Rackspace easy."
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A 16-year-old at West Ashley High School is accused of having had a pistol and two rounds of ammunition in his pocket today, but officials say there was no indication the student planned to commit any violent acts on campus.
Charleston County Sheriffs deputies charged the student with possession of a weapon on school grounds, unlawful carrying of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Deputies arrived at the school at 11:17 a.m. to pick up the student for juvenile court. Thats when they found the .25 caliber pistol, according to the Sheriffs Office.
The school district and city Police Department were advised of the incident.
A Charleston school spokesman said the student has been recommended for expulsion. Until a decision is made, the student cannot return to any Charleston County school. The safety and security of our students and staff is our number one priority, said Jason Sakran, a spokesman for the district. The Charleston County School District continues to employ strategic security protocols to insure the safety and protection of all our schools.
Also today, a 14-year-old boy was arrested after police said he had a BB pistol in his possession at Charleston Development Academy at 233 Line Street.
The juvenile is charged with the unlawful carrying of a weapon on school property.
He was taken into custody about 3:15 p.m., Charleston Police spokesman Charles Francis said. The boy is being held in the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center.
Another student saw him with the pistol, Francis said. That student notified school officials, who called police.
The investigation is ongoing, Francis said.