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Hank Conger: Extra for Experts
Following up on the overblown reports about Hank Conger's injury … I remembered today another Angels minor league catcher who had similar experiences in his career a few years ago.
In 2000, his rookie season, he played only ten games in rookie ball due to a lower back strain. Conger had a similar injury last year.
In 2003, he missed most of the season after undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder for a torn labrum, an injury apparently more severe than what's reported for Conger.
That catcher was Mike Napoli.
For reasons unfathomable to me, some people out there want to spin a hysterical fantasy that Conger's career is over as a catcher. All one has to do is look at Mike Napoli and see that the people peddling this tale have no idea what they're talking about.
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-its not hysterical and its not overblown, its spring training -this is the kind of story guys do in spring training
-one guy saying he shouldnt be a catcher doesnt mean he shouldnt be a catcher
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My son is a varsity HS catcher. He too experienced a partial tear of the labrum (July 2006) in his throwing arm. His progress was delayed 3 months by a physicians incompetence. But after we found a good orthopedic specialist, he went through 3 months of rehab but the shoulder did not respond. He underwent arthroscopic surgery in January 2007. Seven weeks after surgery, he returned to his 3 times per week rehab program. He returned to throwing in August 2007. He has steadily regained strength in the arm and I'm gussing that 14 months after the surgery he is around 85-90% of where he was before. In the past week I have noticed that he is a lot more cofident in snapping his throws and pushing his arm. Keep in mind, my son is a HS student with nowhere near the resources that Conger has available via the Angels. We as parents decided to bring him along very slowly in order to avoid re-injury. We were probably overly conservative but he is on target to be 100% by the time Connie Mack ball starts up in June. I would imagine if Conger's injury does require arthro-surgery, he's looking at at least 9 months before he gets back to throwing 100%. He could possibly return as a DH within 3-4 months of the surgery though. troy Glaus had a similar surgery in May 2004 and returned as a DH in September of 2004.
Thanks for the detailed information about your son's experience. I've heard many players' parents tell me stories about their son's treatment, how they worry whether it's expert treatment.
When the Angels drafted Nick Adenhart, he had blown out his arm and needed Tommy John surgery. Part of the deal was the Angels handled the surgery and the rehab. That's worked out well for everyone involved.
But I've also heard some players (and their parents) complain that Angels doctors got it wrong. Who really knows. They're not doctors, and neither am I.
The human body is just far too complex to make sweeping generalizations, as your experience illustrates. Glad to hear it's working out.
I agree that with your comments about the players and parents not being experts. But there are numerous resources available to them to help educate them. I visited over a hundred orthopedic websites regarding my sons' injury. I learned that shoulder injuries are probably the most difficult to diagnose. There are so many variables involved with shoulder injuries. A slight tear of the labrum is really a lesser of evils. Now Escobar's injury (sounds like rotator cuff tear), that is definitely career threatening. The prognosis after surgery is not good either. Only 15% of throwers return to form after rotator cuff surgery. That is why no one wants to go under the knife for that. The most important thing is always and accurate diagnosis immediately after the injury. This was the problem we found with my son. His first doctor diagnosed it as a shoulder sprain. He ordered an MRI without contrast which makes soft tissue tears more difficult to diagnose. You definitely need an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder injuries. I have heard that doctor Yokim is very good. I know a HS player who is currently under his care. But it is still up to the player to take their rehab seriously. EWven after rehab and throwing begins, then other problems can occur. My son had bicep tendonitis 5 weeks after returning to throwing and we shut him down all of September and October. He missed the fall ball and winter ball season too. He was a top performer as a 16 year old but it remains to be seen if he will regain that level of performance at this point. He is a second string player right now because his development has been delayed. He has shown flashes of his old self but his nmental approach is still not there yet. There's a lot more than just the physical recovery involved with these type of injuries. The confidence factor is huge. And that is what is missing right now. I wish Hank Conger the best.
I have been unable to find anything current on Hank's medical status and recovery. Have you heard anything new on his status?
I asked farm director Abe Flores a month ago what was the status on Hank Conger, Ryan Mount and Matt Sweeney. He said all three were expected to be available by the end of the minor-league first half (i.e. mid-June).
With Hank, the issue seems to be whether he's just going to be a DH or whether they're going to rehab him to catch this year. The latter means building up the muscle around the shoulder to protect the tear. It worked years ago with Joe Saunders, and it's the approach they're taking now with Kelvim Escobar.
Generally speaking, the Angels don't talk much about injuries, one reason being HIPAA laws that protect a person's medical record.


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The opinion was written by Ross Fischer, an attorney working for Denton, Navarro, Rocha, and Bernal, acting as special legal counsel to Karnes County.
The opinion said that the minutes from the Jan. 31 meeting reflected that the court voted to move the county judge's staff and office, Commissioners Court proceedings, County Court, Probate Court and Juvenile Court to the annex.
According to the county clerk's office, however, the amended and corrected minutes from the same meeting show that the court only approved moving the county judge's office with no mention of relocating the four local courts.
The opinion continued justifying the emergency expenditures associated with moving the offices.
"This is indeed an unusual condition that could have not been reasonably anticipated during last year's budget process," Fischer said in the opinion.
Fischer's opinion continued saying that the county auditor lacks the independent legal authority to refuse to abide by a Commissioners Court emergency budget amendment, simply because the auditor does not agree with the court.
The opinion did offer some advice to the court, in regard to emergency budget amendments.
"To withstand judicial scrutiny, the Commissioners Court should make express findings clearly setting forth the reasons for the emergency amendment," The opinion stated. "That way if anyone ever challenges the expenditures in court, there will be clear documentation setting forth the unforeseen and unusual conditions, the grave public necessity, and the reasons they could not have been reasonably included in the original budget."
After having heard the legal opinion, a resolution was read to authorize and ratify an emergency amendment of the county budget, finding that the legal requirements have been met, and ratifying all previous acts in accordance with such findings.
Commissioner Shelby Dupnik made a motion approving the resolution which was seconded by Commissioner Pete Jauer.
Commissioner James Rosales questioned the wording the resolution calling for ratification of all previous acts instead of just the expenditures in moving the county attorney's office.
The resolution passed on a 3-1 vote with Dupnik, Jauer and Shaw voting in favor while Rosales voted against.
Judge Shaw commented on an agenda item related to amending or correcting minutes of Commissioners Court meetings.
"There has been a big hullabaloo about the language I guess that was made about moving the offices and the minutes were amended," Shaw said. "I don't want to get into an argument over what is supposed to be done or how it is supposed to be done, but if Commissioners Court's minutes are amended, they have to come through the court, not through a specific person or anything."
Shaw then began to read another opinion from Ross Fischer related to this when County Clerk Carol Swize spoke up.
"Before I amended the minutes, I also called TAC (Texas Association of Counties), which is who we call for legal counsel," Swize said. "The attorney that I spoke to said that when the statutes were changed that the minutes don't have to be approved any longer by Commissioners Court, then amendments or corrections don't have to be approved unless it is just the wording – like, if you are changing the speed limit to 30 and the motion was made to change it to 40, then you need to go back and change that to 30, – you need to approve that but the minutes don't have to be approved any longer and according to TAC, nor do the corrections or amendments as long as you are sending out a notice to someone that they have been, as a courtesy."
"I talked to Jim Allison about that, and he said he didn't know why they told you that," Shaw responded. "When I talked to Jim, Jim said, 'No, it needs to go through court any time minutes are amended.'"
"Is there a statute that says that?" Swize asked.
"I have this opinion, and will read it, if I get a motion to waive it," Shaw said.
The court then approved waiving its attorney-client privilege to read the opinion.
"Commissioners Courts possess the inherent power to correct and amend such records," the opinion stated. "As such, records can be altered or changed only through the order of the court, itself."
"I did talk to the county attorney," Swize said. "I will ask the county attorney if he would get an opinion from the attorney general's office on that, as well. Just because the local government code does say that they no longer have to be approved by court, as a courtesy and a tradition, if you want to continue that, that's fine, but it only has to be attested to. If I am attesting to the minutes, and I make a mistake, and then I make the amendment correction, which did say 'amendment correction' and I attest to that, because if you are approving something that is not correct, or that I didn't write – which is what I did – I know it doesn't negate anything that happened in that meeting, it doesn't change any of the moves, or anything, it is just that, for two years I have been consistent in how I have done the minutes and I want to make sure that I stay with the consistency. I made an error in that set of minutes in a motion that was made and I went back to correct that motion to remain consistent throughout the minutes."
"Maybe it would be best if we just put the reading of the minutes back on the agenda," Shaw said. "I will just start putting them back on here."
County Attorney Herb Hancock said he would seek an opinion from the attorney general's office, but it would likely take a while.
Hancock told The Karnes Countywide in an interview last week that it would be necessary for the court to vote to change the location where Commissioners Court meets.
"The commissioners can amend the minutes if necessary to reflect what their intent was on that day," Hancock said.
Hancock said that even if the commissioner's motion did not include moving the courts in addition to the office of the county judge, the court could claim that they did act to do so as it was their intent to do so because of the wording of the agenda item itself.
"It is not the best way to make the motion," Hancock said. "And probably, if I were making a recommendation to the court, I would recommend that we go back and do something like an amendment," Hancock said.
Hancock explained that in district and county court cases, there is a procedure for correction to reflect the original intent of the court.
"I am of the opinion that Commissioners Court can do the same thing, because they are a court of record, for all practical purposed," Hancock said.
Hancock said he would recommend having review, amendment, correction and approval of the meeting minutes as a routine part of their regular meetings.
"I don't know how we are going to get around doing that, because things like this are going to pop up from time to time," Hancock said.


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While many use the Internet as an electronic maze of MP3 piracy and chat room gossip, some are using the new technology to save money harvesting crops and peddling produce — trades that date back to the beginning of man.
Just ask local farmer Sheri Jorde, who said she has saved thousands of dollars securing sales of crops with the help of a some jpeg files and a double-click happy index finger.
Jorde, who farms in both Roosevelt and Curry Counties, said she's embraced the habit of taking pictures of her crops — then e-mailing the photos to prospective buyers before spending over $10,000 to ship produce that may be rejected.
"In the past we would ship out loads and if our buyers didn't like them and would reject them that meant we got nothing for our produce," Jorde said. "So now we go to the field, take lots of pictures of produce and e-mail them to buyers first. If they're not happy we wait; we won't loose money on the entire load."
Nearly half of the 2 million farms in the United States are connected to the Internet, more than triple the number in 1997, an Agriculture Survey reveals.
The survey, based on responses from 26,400 farms nationwide, found that 54 percent of all farmers own or rent computers.
But the agriculture experts said that growth is slowing now, partly because some farmers are unwilling to use the computer to help run business.
"A lot of them don't trust computers," said Mark Aitken, an Agriculture Department statistician. "I think there's still a lot of your smaller farms out there that basically do their bookkeeping in a shoe box under the bed."
According to local agriculture experts, the benefits of the Internet make farming — at least certain aspects of it — much easier.
"Farmers can access the Internet for information, and sometimes they can get market reports fairly quickly," said Floyd McAlister, the Roosevelt County ag. extension agent.
Other benefits include round-the-clock weather updates and information on the latest research on farming chemicals, Jorde said.
Farmers also can use the net to lock in sale prices months before the crops are ready for harvest, and apply for government subsidies and farm programs.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.


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Seatbelt ignition interlocks haven't been used since the 70s
Seatbelts have been mandatory in the United States for decades, but many drivers and passengers still refused to wear them. Federal regulators are currently conducting more research on whether or not they will allow automakers to install seatbelt ignition interlocks that would allow the manufacturer to skip crash tests designed to protect unbelted motorists.
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. Back in 1974 the government required interlocks on nearly all 1974 year model vehicles. However, public outcry led Congress to banish the mandate.
This week the NHTSA reportedly rejected a petition from BMW that would allow the German automaker to skip certain crash testing requirements if it installed seatbelt interlocks in front seats. BMW apparently feels that it could make better use of its resources by not catering to those who refuse to buckle up. In essence, this means that if you choose not to buckle up, you're own your own, as there won't be any additional safety features to protect you in the event of a crash.
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Although the NHTSA denied BMW's petition for now, the agency said that more information was needed before it can grant such a request.
BMW maintains that having seatbelt ignition interlocks could save hundreds of lives by increasing seatbelt use. BMW also says that using these interlocks could make vehicles lighter and more spacious by allowing them to remove knee bolsters designed to protect unbelted occupants.
Lighter weight vehicles mean vehicles with not only improved fuel efficiency, but improved performance as well.
BMW outlined three different potential types of interlocks including one that would prevent the vehicle from being started without a seatbelt in place. Another would prevent the driver from shifting out of Park and a third would allow the vehicle to be driven only at low speeds without the seatbelt being buckled.
BMW concluded that the third option would be the "least annoying and most accepted type of interlock."
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Nikon D3300 Review - The Nikon D3300 is the manufacturer's latest entry-level DSLR, following on from a long line of successful models and trying to set new standards in entry-level DSLR photography
Nikon D3300 Review
Advancements in digital photography mean that features found on the high-end and professional models of today will – in a matter of a few years – work their way down towards the entry-level models of tomorrow.
Nikon's entry-level DSLR range has long benefited from this drip-down effect, owing to their substantial stable of enthusiast and high-end models. As a result, over the past few years the D3100 and then the D3200 after it have become some of its most popular DSLRs.
The Nikon D3300 looks set to continue this popularity, owing to its impressive feature-set and competitive price point. The model features the same sensor as its D3200 predecessor – a 24.2MP sensor, as pixel count nearly matching that of the manufacturer's high-end D3X.
There are a host of improvements to the D3300 in comparison to its predecessor, including the removal of the anti-aliasing filter, and as such Nikon looks to further cement the camera's position as one of the leading entry-level DSLRs.
We take a closer look at the D3300 to see if it matches the success of its predecessors.
Nikon D3300 Review – Features
Outside of the key imaging elements of the camera's specification – which we'll come to later – it's perhaps worth noting one of the features that the camera is missing.
Unlike most of the cameras in its class, the D3300 is lacking in any kind of built-in Wi-fi capabilities. Instead, if you want to make the D3300 Wi-fi capable you'll have to purchase the external WU-1a Wi-fi adapter at an extra cost of around £60.
Although this is somewhat surprising, especially as most digital cameras these days arrive Wi-fi ready as standard, you can understand why Nikon has chosen to go down the accessory route. The key concern with the D3300 is to keep cost, and size, to a minimum and in excluding Wi-fi as standard it certainly does so.
In terms of the rest of the camera's specification, it's safe to say that the D3300 inherits a lot of its features from the D3200. This is no bad thing, however, as the D3200 was a camera that certainly impressed.
The model sports the same 24.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor, delivering a resolution that exceeds many of its competitors.
Anti-alias removal
As mentioned previously the sensor does sport one key difference from its predecessor, and that's the omission of an anti-alias filter. This slight modification should see an improvement of sharpness of images captured and as a result mean that the camera can make the most the high-resolution sensor.
The sensor also benefits from the implementation of Nikon's new EXPEED 4 image processor. This new processor brings with it a host of benefits in terms of performance, and perhaps the most eye-catching of these is an increase in the continuous shooting rate from 4fps to 5fps, a figure that's class-leading.
The processor also means that the camera's sensor now has a maximum ISO of 25,600, up from 12,800, another feature which would have been the preserve of previous generations of enthusiast DSLRs.
There aren't any improvements to the camera's specification in terms of the rear of the model, with the D3300 maintaining the same 3in, 920k-dot LCD as seen on its predecessor.
The D3300 also features the same metering and AF set-ups, sporting the 420 pixel RGB sensor and 11-point AF system that served the D3200 well.
Nikon D3300 Review – Design
With the Nikon D3300, it could be said that Nikon is looking to create the perfect entry-level DSLR. The price-point is a clear signifier of that intent, while the specification more than meets entry-level requirements.
One feature that debuted on the D3200 and is retained in the D3300 is the model's graphical rear display. The graphics represent aperture, shutter and ISO sensitivity, giving beginners a visual reference point to the settings they're changing. The aperture graphic is particularly pleasing, with it getting larger and smaller relative to the size selected.
There's also a '?' button which can be pressed in conjunction with any of the settings which then activates a more in-depth explanation of the settings being used, serving almost as a built-in instruction manual for those new to DSLR photography.
Button layout
Another signifier of the camera's entry-level standing is the amount of buttons and dials located around the D3300's body, or more accurately the lack thereof. There are very few buttons to offer adjustment of exposure and shooting settings, with an exposure compensation button on the camera's top plate and a button on the rear to change shooting rate.
There is an 'Fn' function button on the front left of the camera that enables quick access to the ISO setting by default, although this can be adjusted should needs be.
To gain access to more of the camera's functionality there's an 'Info' button on the rear of the camera. Pressing this brings up an on-screen menu offering access to metering modes, AF settings and Raw and JPEG shooting.
To the left of the LCD screen sits a playback button and menu button, and on the whole this combination of buttons will certainly suit the camera's target market delivering a simple yet complete shooting experience.
Size comparisons
In terms of comparisons in size to the D3200, the D3300 isn't a great deal different. The body is constructed from the same polycarbonate as its predecessor, and in terms of dimensions is just 1mm thinner and 1mm shallower than its predecessor, although it is 2mm taller.
The body itself is some 25g lighter, although on the whole there is very little different between the two.
The standard kit lens is sure to be of interest to those looking to purchase an entry-level DSLR, and therefore it'll be welcome that Nikon has redesigned this option. The lens now feature design akin to Nikon's 1 series cameras, with the lens featuring collapsible design and as a result it's some 30% smaller and 25% lighter than the previous optic.
Although the difference in weight isn't instantly noticeable the difference in size is, and with the kit lens the D3300 is more akin to a CSC than a DSLR.
Nikon D3300 Review – Performance
Although the LCD screen remains the same as that on the D3200, the screen on that model was a leap up from that on the D3100. The screen itself is impressive, offering a good level of contrast and brightness, delivering a clear image in bright outside conditions with little straining needed to view it.
On the other hand, the viewfinder is an improvement on the D3200. While the 95% coverage of the D3300 is the same as its predecessor, the magnification has been improved and is now 0.85x as opposed to 0.78x on the D3200.
Although this improvement is noticeable in comparison to the camera's predecessor, the size isn't anywhere near as close to more high-end DSLRs and the recent raft of impressive electronic viewfinders.
The D3300 makes use of the same Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-point AF system as seen previously on the D3200, and the D3100 before that. While 11-point AF coverage is never going to be quite as comprehensive as that found on systems with higher AF point counts, the 11 points themselves are well spread out, extending beyond the you would expect rule of thirds intersections to reside.
The AF system itself performs impressively in bright lighting conditions, although it's not as fast as some rival models. This level of performance does drop somewhat in poorer lighting conditions, with the AF system hunting a lot more for a point of focus.
On the whole, the AF system delivers as one would expect for a camera in this class, and entry-level users should find this level of performance fairly comprehensive.
Continuous shooting
As mentioned previously, thanks to enhanced processing power, the Nikon D3300 now delivers a continuous shooting speed of 5fps. On the whole the D3300 meets this shooting speed in use, and although this isn't an area at which the D3300 will be expected to deliver the fact that it excels close rivals such as the Canon 100D will be a welcome plus.
The D3300 features the same metering system as that found on the previous model, and much like its predecessor this remains a solid facet of the camera's character. In the standard evaluative metering mode there were very few times at which the measured exposure needed to be corrected.
If exposure compensation is ever needed, it would only ever be to either preserve shadow or highlight detail in particularly tricky scenes.
Nikon D3300 Review – Image Quality
Colour and white balance
Once again, as the camera inherits the same white balance setting as its predecessor it's safe to assume that it might produce a similar set of results.
On the whole this is the case, with the AWB setting readily relied upon in most shooting settings. It can, on occasion, be seen to neutralise colours a touch too much in serene scenes, and when that happens to be the case it's an option to select one of the camera's preset white balance settings such as 'shade'.
In terms of colours the standard setting delivers a pleasingly natural palette, while if you want a bit more oomph from your images then the 'vivid' preset mode does a great job of lifting a scene.
As mentioned previously, the tried and tested metering system delivers even exposures in a range of ISO settings. The sensor also delivers an impressive dynamic range which is more in line with cameras higher up Nikon's range of DSLRs.
When shooting at the lower ISO settings, it's possible to bring out shadow detail in post production should the need arise. If you're happy to shoot Raw files than the dynamic range is expanded even further, allowing for more wriggle-room in post production.
Thanks to the high pixel count and the removal of the low pass filter on the D3300, the model is capable of capturing an impressive level of detail. Between ISO 100 and 400 the model can capture around 34 lines per mm (lpmm) on our test chart.
The level of detail captured continues at a high level through the ISO range, and it's only up at ISO 6400 when it drops to 28lpmm. Even at the new highest extended ISO setting of 25,600 the D3300 captures an amount of detail in keeping with a lower megapixel count, with a measurement of 24lpmm.
The level of noise throughout the ISO range is well managed, although there is the slight appearance of colour noise in areas of shadow at ISO 400.
Colour noise become more apparent at ISO 800, although switching on the in-camera noise reduction will manage this occurrence somewhat better.
By the time you reach the camera's highest native ISO setting of ISO 12,800 luminance noise has become a real issue, dispelling any of the fine detail that you may have expected the D3300 to capture.
Raw vs JPEG
As you would expect, the appearance of noise at the higher ISO settings is much easier to manage if you're shooting Raw files. Although it does appear more intrusive at first, once you get the images in to Raw processing software it's easily reduced.
Raw files also allow for a wider native dynamic range to be captured, allowing for more detail to be captured in both the camera's shadow and highlight areas.
Although you might not expect high-end video capabilities for a camera entry-level DSLR class, the D3300 delivers a fairly advanced video performance. The model shoots at 1920 x 1080 Full HD, as well as offering capture of a frame rate up to 60fps.
There's also an HDMI out port and the option to attach a 3.5mm microphone or a more complete shooting package.
Nikon D3300 Review – Verdict
The entry-level DSLR market has come under pressure in recent times, with CSCs competing in terms of smaller size and their increasingly impressive specification.
However, the Nikon D3300 is a good demonstration of what entry-level DSLRs still can offer. Not only have design improvements meant that the D3300 is now smaller than ever, but the camera also features the optical viewfinder that many feel is a sorely missed feature from CSCs.
The fact that the D3300's sensor features a resolution of 24MP – and is missing an anti-alias filter – means that the model delivers a level of detail that far exceeds a lot of rival models both in the DSLR class and competing CSCs.
It's not all good news however, as that high resolution on an APS-C sensor means that noise becomes an issue as lower ISO settings than is desired.
There's also the fact that the D3300 is lacking in built-in Wi-fi functionality, although this is probably understandable owing to the impressively low price tag.
On the whole, if you're looking for an entry-level DSLR with a high resolution yet don't want to break the bank then the D3300 surely has to be worthy of consideration.
Nikon D3300 Review – Sample Image Gallery
These are just a few sample images captured with the Nikon D3300. For a wider range of images, head on over to the Nikon D3300 review sample image gallery.
First Look
Amongst the plethora of new cameras to be unveiled at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show is the Nikon D3300 – an entry level DSLR that sits above the Nikon D3200 and D3100 in the manufacturers lineup.
One of the key talking points is the inclusion of Nikon's latest EXPEED 4 image processor that we first witnessed inside the Nikon D5300 a few months ago. The improvement this brings is an updated ISO range and faster continuous shooting – something that has been the case in each new release of a Nikon D3000 series camera since the launch of the D3100 in August 2010.
WDC Reviews Editor Michael Topham managed to get his hands on one of the first samples of the Nikon D3300, so read on to find out what he makes of this latest entry level DSLR.
The first sighting of a Nikon D3300 was at PepCom – a media event for press prior to the CES show
First Impressions
Two areas that I thought might have seen enhancement on the Nikon D3300 remain much the same as its predecessor. Built-in Wi-fi is a given on most new camera releases today, however the D3300 continues to rely on Nikon's WU-1a adapter to connect to a Wi-Fi network – a little surprising given that Nikon has recently included Wi-Fi built in on the new Nikon D5300.
One can only presume the price of featuring Wi-fi built in on the D3300 would have had an effect on the cost.
Secondly, the tried and tested 11-point autofocus system has also been carried over to the D3300. Having been used in two generations previously, I expected the Nikon D3300's autofocus system to be more advanced, but that said the arrival of a new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR II kit lens looks to be an improvement, both in terms of its operation, size and portability.
During a visit to PepCom, Las Vegas (a media event that displays the latest innovations prior to the CES show), I visited Nikon's stand where one D3300 was on show with the new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR II kit lens.
Getting hands on with the Nikon D3300 at the PepCom event held at The Mirage, CES, Las Vegas
Sensor Size
The Nikon D3300 features a 24.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor, and while it may not seem any different to the Nikon D3200's sensor on paper, it lacks an optical low-pass filter in an effort to preserve maximum image resolution and sharpness.
Without conducting our own resolution tests back in the studio we're unable to comment on the output differences between the D3200 and the D3300 at this stage, but we're expecting to see subtle improvements when images are viewed at close magnification.
The D3300 is the third DSLR to be equipped with Nikon's EXPEED 4 image processor, the others include the Nikon D5300 and the recently announced Nikon D4S. The combination of the sensor and improved processor provides a wider ISO range than the Nikon D3200.
Whereas the D3200 had an ISO ceiling of 6400 (expandable to ISO 12,800), the D3300 can shoot up to ISO 12,800 with an option to expand it further to ISO 25,600 when required.
Nikon claim the D3300 is 30% smaller in size and 25% lighter in weight
As for speed, the D3300 continues the trait in the D3000 series for being faster than its predecessor – another benefit of the new EXPEED 4 image processor. This makes the D3300 one of the fastest continuous shooting entry-level DSLRs on the market today and works out at 1fps faster than the Canon EOS 100D.
Looking back at previous generations of D3000 series DSLRs, the D3100 could shoot at 3fps, the D3200 4fps and now we have 5fps on the D3300.
Although the D3300 shoots as quickly as the Nikon D5300, the latter still has the advantage when it comes to autofocus, with a more impressive 39-point AF system as opposed to the more basic 11-point AF system on the D3300 with a single cross-type point in the centre.
The 11-point Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module features single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, and Nikon's clever 3D tracking, which can track a subject from AF point to AF point as it moves across the frame, utilising colour and distance information from the Nikon D3300's 420-pixel RGB sensor.
Viewfinder and LCD
There's very little to report on the differences to the D3300's viewfinder and screen as it adopts the same technology from the D3200. Like we've seen before, the D3300's optical viewfinder displays 95% coverage and has a 0.85x magnification with dioptre control should you need to adjust it to meet your eyesight.
The rear screen remains the 3in, 921k-dot type as per the D3200, which was a significant improvement over the D3100's 230k-dot display. The wait for a Nikon DSLR to be fitted with a touchscreen continues, however it's no surprise that by fitting one within an entry-level model would significantly increase the price to the consumer who may not feel it's a necessity.
The D3300 was positioned alongside Nikon's D5300 and Nikon Df on the stand
The Nikon D3300 is in every sense of the word a 'compact' DSLR. Though it may not be as petite as the Canon EOS 100D, it feels small in the hand compared to an enthusiast DSLR such as the Nikon D7100.
Being smaller is no bad thing however and the camera manages to shed weight thanks to carbon fibre being used in its construction process. Paired with the new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II kit lens, the D3300 is claimed to be 30% smaller and 25% lighter according to Nikon and this is noticeable when it's picked up and handled.
The sculpted handgrip makes the D3300 a comfortable camera to hold and even though I only held the camera in the hand for 30 minutes or so on the stand, I couldn't find any faults in the way it operated or handled.
Those coming to the D3300 as an upgrade option from the D3000, D3100 or D3200 will feel right at home in terms of its size and the button arrangement has been intuitively laid out for speed and ease of operation.
The interface on the D3300 remains unchanged, however the information menu (accessed by hitting the 'i' button) now appears in an attractive light shade of blue. Full HD video at up to 60p with full time autofocus is supported and the inclusion of a 3.5mm microphone port means that Nikon users no longer have to pay additional expense towards a D5000 series of DSLR to get this feature, which was the case in the past.
The new 18-55mm kit lens features a retractable lens barrel design similar to Nikon's 1-series lenses
Kit Lens Replacement
I've wanted to see a replacement to the original Nikon 18-55mm kit lens for quite some time, and first impressions of the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II are very good indeed. It's less bulky meaning it won't take up as much room in your camera bag and it's lighter which contributes to a less heavy body and lens combination.
Having to depress a button to extend the lens to 18mm and again to retract it to its 'L' position is much like the operation Nikon 1 owners have to do with their NIKKOR 1 lenses. It's from here that Nikon's engineers took their inspiration to make the kit lens more compact, while still offering the standard focal length of an 18-55mm kit lens.
The D3300 has a popup flash that raises spritely from the top of the body, and along with 13 in-camera effects to choose from there's a Guide Mode to help beginners to a DSLR understand more about how it's used and how to take advantage of the advanced functionality.
Although it's somewhat disappointing that the D3300 doesn't feature Wi-fi built in, users can purchase the Nikon WU-1a mobile adapter if they consider wireless image transfer and remote shooting to be important to their imaging. The snags here are the additional £49 expense and the way the adapter just out from the side of the body when it's attached.
It's fair to say the Nikon D3300 isn't a groundbreaking release, but an update to the company's entry-level range, which brings with it some of the latest advanced technology such as the EXPEED 4 image processing engine.
With the D3100 being such a popular and well respected DSLR for Nikon over the years, the D3300 has a hard act to follow, however the faster frame rate, higher resolution screen and 3.5mm mic port make it a good case for itself over the ageing D3100.
It's difficult to tell what advantages the D3300 has over the D3200 in terms of image quality until we compare our image quality results, but there's certainly not enough here to worry D3200 users about an upgrade, and if anything it's likely to lower the price of the excellent Nikon D3200 to make it even more affordable.
Although UK pricing is still to be confirmed, the D3300 is expect to cost $649 in the US, so by our reckoning it'll cost £549 from retailers with the new 18-55mm lens.


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Some Leland residents upset over legal killings of white deer
Two more white deer have reportedly been killed in the small town of Leland, and it's creating even more of a controversy.
In the past 12 days, three white or pie-bald deer have been killed by hunters in the rural Sauk County area. The Department of Natural Resources said it was done legally, as the area lies within a Chronic Wasting Disease management zone, where white and albino deer aren't protected as they are everywhere else.
But some upset residents said the law needs to change.
"I cried. I was so heartbroken when they came and told me," Leland-area resident Carol Hastings said, holding back tears. "(The white deer) are so important to me, I gave up the hunting on my land even though I need the money. This is the only place where they can hide and hang out."
Three white deer have been killed in an area where residents have formed a pact to protect them. The creatures are very rare. Only a half a dozen or so exist in the area, and most are protected across the state.
Resident Amy Sprecher is helping to lead an effort to save the animals. She said it's not an anti-hunting issue. Sprecher said she and others plan to petition the DNR to change regulations because it's a moral issue.
"(We want to) show the force, show how many people in southern Wisconsin are upset about this," Sprecher said.
The DNR maintains these were legal kills, but residents in areas such as Hastings said it should be a crime to take away something so special from those who care about the rare animals so much.
"It's like the white buffalo. It seems like it's just a real gift from nature," Hastings said. "We don't want it to happen anymore."
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Determining When to Switch to the RMD
by Charles Rotblut, CFA
The decision as to how much to withdraw from a retirement portfolio is complicated not only by longevity risk, but also by tax issues. The commonly cited 4% withdrawal rate can be trumped by the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) required minimum distribution (RMD) rules for retirement plan accounts. Determining which withdrawal rate to use requires an understanding of the RMD rules and a calculator.
The Required Minimum Distribution
An RMD is the annual minimum amount a retirement plan account owner must withdraw beginning in the year he reaches 70½. An individual can delay the RMD if he retires after age 70½. However, if an individual holds an individual retirement account (IRA) or owns 5% or more of the business sponsoring the retirement plan, an RMD must be taken starting the year the individual turns 70½.
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Most, but not all, retirement accounts are subject to the RMD rule. RMDs must be taken from traditional IRAs and IRA-based plans such as SEPs, SARSEPs, and SIMPLE IRAs. Also subject to the RMD are all employer-sponsored retirement plans, including profit-sharing plans, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans and 457(b) plans. Funds held in a Roth IRA are not subject to RMDs as long as the account holder is alive, but funds held in a Roth 401(k) account are subject to RMDs. If you have questions about whether a specific retirement account is subject to required minimum distributions, contact a tax professional.
If the RMD is taken from a tax-deferred account, the distribution is taxable in the year it was taken. If the full RMD is not taken, the amount not withdrawn is subject to a 50% tax.
Calculating the RMD
The required minimum distribution changes every year based on an account holder's age. It is calculated by dividing the account balance at the end of the immediately preceding calendar year by a distribution period. The distribution period is published by the IRS in its Uniform Lifetime Table. A retiree who is 70½ and has a spouse not more than 10 years younger will have a distribution period of 27.4. Assuming his traditional IRA account balance was $100,000 at the end of last year, his RMD will be $3,649.63 ($100,000 ÷ 27.4 = $3,649.63). This is the equivalent of 3.65% of his IRA balance.
A required minimum distribution must be calculated separately for every retirement account a retiree owns that is covered under the RMD rules. If more than one IRA is owned, the cumulative RMD can be taken from one retirement account. The same rule applies to individuals owning more than one 403(b) contract. RMDs from other types of retirement plans, such as 401(k) and 457(b) plans have to be taken separately from each account.
The IRS publishes two tables with distribution periods. The Uniform Lifetime Table is for unmarried retirees, retirees whose spouses are not more than 10 years younger or those whose spouses are not the sole beneficiaries of their IRAs. The Joint Life and Last Survivor Expectancy table is for retirees whose spouses are more than 10 years younger and are the sole beneficiaries of their IRAs. These tables are published on the IRS website.
Choosing a Distribution Rate
The 4% withdrawal rate is designed to be adjusted each year for inflation. A retiree starts by withdrawing 4% out of his entire retirement savings, regardless of the type of account those savings are held in, during the first year of retirement. Each year, the amount withdrawn is increased by the rate of inflation. Adhering to this strategy results in high likelihood of not running out of money before death, assuming a diversified portfolio is used. Early in retirement, following the 4% withdrawal rate will allow for a larger dollar amount to be withdrawn than if a rate based on the RMD is followed. The 4% rule is intended to encompass savings in all retirement accounts, including Roth IRAs.
As the retiree ages, the amounts withdrawn under the 4% withdrawal rate scenario change. Though the dollar amount withdrawn is increased by the prevailing rate of inflation, the increases may not be large enough to meet RMD amounts during a low to moderate inflationary environment. Using the withdrawal rates published in my article "Taking Retirement Withdrawals From a Fund Portfolio" (May 2013 AAII Journal), I found that the RMD became larger than the 4% adjusted withdrawal rate 11 years into retirement, assuming the person retired at age 65.
In a real-life scenario, the point at which the RMD becomes larger than the 4% withdrawal rate depends on many factors, including when a person retired, the rate of inflation and the type of accounts held. The proportion of savings held in a Roth IRA can be a significant factor in making the determination, since they are not subject to the RMD rules.
The presence of an annuity adds another layer of complexity. Non-qualified annuities are exempt from the RMD rules, but an annuity held within an IRA is not. (Specific rules apply to annuities, and questions about them should be directed to a tax professional.) Plus, to the extent an annuity provides enough income, less than 4% may need to be withdrawn from other retirement accounts to meet living expenses. Pensions and Social Security benefits may also allow a retiree to lower his actual withdrawal rate below 4%. Conversely, some retirees may have no choice but to withdraw more than 4% to meet living expenses, even though that increases the risk of running out of money late in life.
Since so many factors can influence how much should be withdrawn from retirement savings, the decision as to whether to switch to basing the withdrawal amount on the RMD is one that needs to be revisited every year. Due to the complexity of RMD rules, there is not an easy way to determine the optimal withdrawal rate. One rule of thumb is that the more money that is held in accounts not subject to RMDs (such as Roth IRAs), the later in life a retiree will be forced to base their withdrawal amount on RMDs.
The IRS publishes a helpful list of answers to frequently asked questions about RMDs (www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Retirement-Plans-FAQs-regarding-Required-Minimum-Distributions). On this webpage, you will find links to the distribution tables and worksheets for
—Charles Rotblut, CFA, Editor, AAII Journal
Dave Gilmer from WA posted over 3 years ago:
I just don't see how you can make any reasonable prediction on when the "Classic" 4% rule and the RMD rates will "come together," since one is based on a starting dollar amount and the other is based on a portfolio percentage. The intersection is thus highly dependent on market returns and how much money is actually withdrawn from the portfolio.
The biggest issue, which you do mention, is that very few have 100% of their retirement money in an IRA type investment. If they do, it seems like very poor planning on their part, especially as more and more 401k Roths become available.
Charles Rotblut from IL posted over 3 years ago:
I gave an example of when the change would have occurred based on a model, but in the very next paragraph, I wrote:
"In a real-life scenario, the point at which the RMD becomes larger than the 4% withdrawal rate depends on many factors, including when a person retired, the rate of inflation and the type of accounts held. "
Kenneth Espanola from RI posted over 3 years ago:
Not sure what "Loading" is talking about as we have been sold a bill of goods over the years. Stash money in tax deferred vehicles and the government will not tax you on the principal or the interest, capital gains etc until it is taken out. I don't see that as poor planning. Hindsight is always 20/20.
John Horman from IL posted over 3 years ago:
I was told to use tax deferred money last by my tax accountant because ira's are growing deferred util withdrawal.
bob from florida posted over 3 years ago:
you don't mention annuities,i would like to see how to withdraw from annuities someday.
Macallan from Texas posted over 3 years ago:
If you don't need more, take the RMD. Why not?
ras from CO posted over 3 years ago:
I am 76 and need to take more than 4% out of the total of my accounts. The figures show I can only live until 92..so be it.
David Lamb from UT posted over 3 years ago:
Percentage rules of thumb are worthless. Nobody needs the same percent. I don't happen to need any (being an AAII member) so I either take the MRD by moving stock from my IRA acct to our joint account, or moving cash there. That's not complicated. But for those who do need the money it seems to me they should figure out the absolute minimum amount (not percentage) they need to get by at and go with that amount. It will either get them through or it won't. But diddling with percentages is a waste of time and most likely gives false hope where it's not justified.
hmarrett from New York posted over 3 years ago:
Remember the RMD take out is required even if you do not need the money for living expenses. Also the 4% amount and the inflatiion adjustment amount are maximum amounts. If you do not need the mony do not take it out.
Robert from PA posted over 3 years ago:
I have been retired for a year now and am receiving monthly distributions amounting to six percent.I am very blessed to average 10 to 12 % annually and investing very conservative.Not only have I doubled my working salary,but also my 401 continues to flourish.I give all credit to GOD,you can not out give him.Praise the Lord.
Richard Billington from MI posted over 3 years ago:
Just because the RMD requires you to take the money out of your IRA/401K does not mean you have to spend it. Managing your money needs and complying with the RMD are different issues.
Dave from Washington posted over 3 years ago:
It seems the site is having trouble displaying the names on the post. This has been going on for some time??
In any event the comment I made about having all your money in just one tax-deferred vehicle is poor planning relates to a couple of well know facts:
1. One, there is no mathematical difference in the long term return of a Roth or non-Roth account, given the same tax situations on both ends of the transaction and since we really have no way to predict tax rates 20-50 years in the future the only logical assumption is to hedge our bets by doing some of each. How much of each should be based on your own personal situation.
2. Given #1 above if you have some of both types of accounts, tax-free and tax-deferred, you are a lot closer to essentially controlling whatever tax rate you want in retirement. In so doing - which I would hope would be to lower your tax rate and even bring it to zero in some cases, you will have a "chunk" of money (based on your IRS exemptions and deductions) that you can get out of your "tax-deferred" IRA and pay very little or no tax at all - thus making it a very valuable investment indeed.
Dave from Washington posted over 3 years ago:
My earlier comment about the 4% crossover was really more to find out if you have corrected your thinking on how the 4% rule is suppose to work, because in your article last month you seemed to have mis-represented how the classic 4% rule actually works and if you are still using the same calculation, then it stands to reason that the only correct statement is the conclusion - that you can't really tell when it will cross over the RMD.
Charles Rotblut from IL posted over 3 years ago:
An addendum assuming the initial withdrawal amount is changed can be found at:
The different calculation really does not change the example I gave in this article about when to switch to the RMD. As I said earlier, it is just an example and the actual point as to when the RMD exceeds 4% withdrawals depends on several factors.
M N. Becci from VA posted over 3 years ago:
Talking about "when to switch" shows a misunderstnding of the two separate issues.
No matter how one calculates their annual investment portfolio withdrawal amount (fixed 4%, initial 4% with annual inflationary increases in amount or in w/d %, % with an annual cap & floor, or recalculated each year, etc.) he or she should figure out which method works best & easiest for them & stick to it, regardless of age or RMD issues. The "investment portfolio" is not limited to the various retirement accounts but also includes all taxable accounts other than one's "current spending account" & emergency reserve account.
RMDs only involve withdrawals from IRAs, 403b & similar tax-deferred retirement accounts, and are totally independent of and separate from "investment portfolio" withdrawals. In any year that the RMD amount exceeds the annual investment portfolio withdrawal amount (determined by the 4% rule or whatever varient one is using), the excess is just transferred to one of the taxable accounts in the investment portfolio, where it continues to grow until needed to fund a future 4% withdrawal.
The two distributions really operate independently & do not affect each other.
William from CA posted over 3 years ago:
The Virginia post is correct. Hopefully, you have saved and invested well so you will have a comfortable retirement. If you have always lived below your means, you may be able to splurge a little in retirement - and even help your children and grandchildren if you want to do so. I have been retired now for about 20 years and my net worth is increasing in spite of a 6+% withdrawal rate this year(RMD) from my IRA.
rdv from Florida posted over 3 years ago:
Thanks for the article. Any that leads to more thinking by the readers is worthwhile.
This instance appears rather straightforward to me (as to wonder what I'm missing):
1) If I'll manage to get by on only the 3.65% withdrawal imposed by RMD, great, stick to it (plus inflation) rather than 4%.
2) If too much even at 3.65%, reinvest the excess (or better yet, get a life, lol)
3) If RMD is not enough to live on, increase to 4% withdrawal rate (and adjust expenditures if still strained).
4) If and when RMD exceeds what would be the corresponding inflation adjusted 4%, reinvest the amount in excess of 4%.
GaryOwen from NH posted over 3 years ago:
Three years ago I converted part of my traditional IRA to a Roth. Having channeled all my savings during working years into my 401K, I converted it to an IRA, which I do not consider unwise. My only regret: not having converted it all to a Roth at the outset. savings or income, I had to pay taxes due out of the amount converted, which, of course could immediately be withdrawn tax free. However, I needed to wait three years before any gains could be withdrawn. Now the Roth is worth about 20% more than the traditional, and I will not withdraw anything from it until the traditional is depleted.
The Roth being immune to required minimum withdrawal is no advantage to me unless, at 74, I am fortunate enough to get a job. My small Army pension and monthly ss payments fall short of my needs so I'm withdrawing more than the required minimum anyhow.
If I were to get a decent job I'd immediately convert the remaining traditional to a Roth (paying the taxes out of my income), and begin tax free withdrawals from the three year old Roth. Absent that happy situation, the plan is to withdraw exclusively from the traditional until it's exhausted, then go to the Roth, which (I hope) will have increased more.
harryrich from OH posted over 3 years ago:
I simply can't see a safe alternative to calculating both the RMD and the percentage based draw goal each year. I'm signing up for automatic RMD services and have created a spreadsheet where I plug in yearend balances, CPI-U and the IRS span. It gives me the added draw or percentage reinvestment needed to reconcile the draw goal with the RMD.
As you point out, cases differ. In my case, the initial draw will be 3% which effectively reserves 25%+ of assets for contingencies not covered in other ways.
Thanks for you insights,
Mike S. from IL posted over 3 years ago:
I think you need to clarify exactly what is the original "4% rule." (I thought Bengen meant to increase the original draw amount by inflation, not the draw percent. The former is more conservative if the portfolio value is increasing.) To run the calculations both ways is fine, but it's really two different rules of thumb.
Why would that make a difference? - Only to someone using a rule blindly as a guide for how much to withdraw. I would hope that most investors are smart enough and able to make adjustments to portfolio withdrawal rate (and standard of living) in response to changing market conditions. If not, which rule they follow is more important.
Rob Blue from FL posted over 3 years ago:
Your article about RMD's and the 4% rule got me thinking about how interest and dividend income play into the mix. None of the portfolio trackers that I am familiar with have a spreadsheet column that automatically pulls in the past 12 month's interest or dividend income for a given investment. I know interest and dividend information is available, but would like to avoid having to key it in manually.
Do you have a portfolio tracker or spreadsheet in mind that automates this information input?
Anthony Babich from MA posted over 3 years ago:
Kudos for pointing out the Minimum Required Distribution, which most articles on withdrawals tend to ignore. As you pointed out, at age 70, the amount required is the December 31 value of the account divided by 27.4, which was taken from IRS Publication 590, Appendix C Uniform Lifetime Table - this is slightly less than 4%. However, by 75 this number is 22.9 and by 80 it's18.7 (over 5%). If you don't take out the minimum, the IRS will charge you 50% of the difference - the latter is sufficient incentive to withdraw the minimum. Every retiree should download a copy of Publication 590.


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A professor in seminary once asked us to find themost important section in all the Torah. We offered Creation, theShma, the Exodus, the revelation at Mount Sinai. No, he argued, it'ski teze l'milchama (Deuteronomy 21): "When you go out to war against yourenemies, and the Lord God delivers them into your power and you takesome of them captive, and you see among the captives a beautifulwoman, and you desire her, and would have her. You shall first bringher into your house, and she shall cut her hair and her nails, anddiscard her captive's garb. She shall spend a month's time in yourhouse, mourning her father and mother...and then you may come to her,and marry her, and she shall be your wife. And if not, you mustrelease her."
"L'Amour," by William Mortensen,1936.
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In my den, over my breakfast table, or in mydeepest thoughts, I can be a moral hero. It's easy to be a tzadik intheory. Deep in the heart, everyone thinks of himself as a goodperson. But to moralize in the abstract is the height ofsuperficiality. Morality is what happens in the real world, in themarketplace, in the world of conflict and competition. And thechallenge of morality is not to recite pithy rules but to look deeplyat the darker parts of our own souls; to examine and know the drivesand desires that distract our moral vision; to appreciate ourinfinite capacity to rationalize, compromise and excuse our own moralfailures.
What is real morality? The Torah offers us a studyof the moral worst-case scenario: the most amoral of settings, themost unrestrained of moral actors, the most vulnerable of victims. Hesees her on the field of battle and desires her with all the lustsand passions of battle. With rape, looting and wanton acts ofviolence all around him, no one would know, no one would care. Afterall, what is she? A captive, an enemy, the spoils of battle. He wantsher. And just at that moment, in that most unrestrained and amoral ofall circumstances, amid the smoke and screams and confusion of war,the Torah says, Stop. She is not an object. She is a human being. Andyou must uphold her humanity and protect her dignity. All is not fairin love and war!
The genius of the Torah's ethic, argued myprofessor, is found in this unique combination of realism andidealism. The Torah does not reproach him for his drives. It does notcondemn his desire. Desire is natural; it is not evil. But neitherwill Torah allow its untamed, savage explosion.
"Who is a hero?" asks Pirke Avot. "One whoconquers his yetzer, his drives." One does not uproot the yetzer. Itis part of us. But neither is it given raw expression. Torah permitsthe expression of drives and desire only in the proper relationshipto human dignity. So this ingenious rite is followed by allowing thecaptive woman to mourn and heal, and by allowing our soldier's ardorto cool and his judgment to return. She is actually made ugly -- herhead shaved, her nails pared -- and she lives untouched in hishousehold for 30 days. If, after that, he still wants her, he maymarry her and afford her all the protection of his household.Otherwise, she goes free. He may not sell her as a slave -- thenormal fate of captives.
On all the battlefields we find ourselves -- incorporate offices, in community politics, in the marketplace, inpersonal relationships -- when passions are high and indiscretionsoverlooked, when anything goes, the Torah demands reverence for thehumanity and dignity of the other. What's at stake, after all, is notjust the other but your humanity as well. Ki teze l'milchama, whenyou go out to war, don't win the battle and lose your soul.
Ed Feinstein is rabbi at Valley Beth Shalom inEncino.
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History of North Central College is at your fingertips and accessible from your computer at historypin.com, thanks to the efforts of senior Ray Treonis.
Some 150 photos and their descriptions of campus sites and student life have been posted or pinned to historypin.com, an online community where everyone has the opportunity to view, learn from, add to, share and discuss the history presented on the site.
In September 2011, Ann Durkin Keating, Dr. C. Frederick Toenniges Professor of History, invited Treonis, a Naperville resident and history/social science major with a minor in interactive media studies, to join this project. He volunteered his time and completed the project in time for the College's Sesquicentennial Homecoming celebration in November.
"I think Dr. Keating asked me to help because of my interactive media interests. I have a passion to find ways to get people engaged with history, to make it more accessible and enjoyable and compatible with the ways people learn today," Treonis says.
This online project was an ideal fit for Treonis; he had the opportunity to research historical archives and make the information accessible to a worldwide community. To begin, he connected with Archivist Kimberly Butler to identify important photos about the College throughout its 150 years. "I loaded photos of Old Main, Goldspohn Hall and Carnegie Hall at first, then more photos and added content and dates later. Dr. Keating provided much of the content, which she had researched for the College's history book ["North Central College: 150 Years. A Promising Start."]," he says.
All total, some 150 photos were added. Buildings that don't exist today and others that aren't part of the College's footprint had to be researched and addresses identified.
"Ray really took the lead and used information we uncovered for the 150th book in a different way that makes this connection between history and geography electronically," Keating says. "He's provided a model I hope more history students will follow, to see that their work doesn't have to end with written papers. It can go on in electronic form and be available way beyond our classrooms."
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