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Skip to comments.Extreme poverty is also a violation of human rights, says Argentinean cardinal [Pope 4 years ago!]
Posted on 03/17/2013 4:38:40 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oct 1, 2009 / 09:01 pm (CNA).- The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has called for an ethical response to solve the problem of social debt, saying that, not only do terrorism, repression and murder violate human rights, but also extreme poverty and the unjust economic structures that give rise to great inequalities.
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"Cardinal Bergoglio said the challenge to eradicate poverty could not be truthfully met as long as the poor continue to be dependents of the State. The government and other organizations should instead work to create the social conditions that will promote and protect the rights of the poor and enable them to be the builders of their own future, he explained."
socialism creates dire poverty while the leaders get filthy rich see>Chavez, Castro, Kim clan
The government and other organizations should instead work to create the social conditions that will promote and protect the rights of the poor and enable them to be the builders of their own futureTricky language, and note that nothing is really said about individualism.
In place of the old bourgeois society with its classes and class antagonisms, we shall have an association in which the free development of each is the condition for the free development of all.The ultimate authority is the Bible, though:
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
Matthew 26:11; also Mark 14:7 and John 12:8
I loved Argentina and read recently at one time during the last century they were more prosperous than the US - that is before the socialists took over. However, there is socialism in Holland and the Scandinavian countries and for whatever reasons they seem able to handle it. Maybe because the people stayed industrious.
Wonder if we'll ever recover from our socialist POTUS?
If my human rights are being violated, who is doing the violating?
I found this.. unjust economic structures that give rise to great inequalities. disturbing.. I guess it's all in the interpretation.
You have to remember that socialists in Argentina are like the ones in this country, they HATE freedom and capitalism and want to stamp it out. Sure in some places they might have realized that they need capitalism to fund their socialism, but its rare
Sure the Commie Manifesto makes a similar promise, but without the means, making it a cynical lie at best. It's like promising to paint a house white, when all they have is black paint.
That's not quite the case here. And even rugged individualists aren't completely uncaring about "society" though differing with those of other political stripe about the means of addressing it.
And it's true you'd expect such "global concern" from a church that has viewed its mission as bettering the world, not just saving sinners. And one could argue that becoming known for bettering the world would make one more attractive as a voice for the message of saving sinners. The devil is definitely in the details, and so can God be.
From their point of view... maybe it's the devil.
Dinesh DeSouza was explaining zero's world view at CPAC - very interesting. The gist of it seemed to be that zero, like his father, believes that all wealth is stolen by business owners from those whom they employ (if I got that right). So this is why the father zero never knew thought 100% tax rates were justified and why Obama wants to raise taxes because in his little brain "its fair". Of course he also thinks it's fair for him and lard ass to live like King Louie and Marie Antoinette.
It's just bizarre that this guy got elected not once but TWICE! No wonder he thinks he's chosen - he's getting away with murder in plain sight.
The sheeple have been brainwashed and are uninformed about the real truth these days
—— Its just bizarre that this guy got elected not once but TWICE! No wonder he thinks hes chosen - hes getting away with murder in plain sight. -——
None of this is hyperbole. It's truly stunning.
The media has a lot to do with this, and the schools which work against the development of reasoning skills.
But at bottom, this is spiritual blindness.
The Americans and this wave of immigrants who came to be free, work and be sucessful (middle class) will decide the future of America.
Do they want to build a ghetto of "free stuff", violent race tribes, barely surviving, enslaved and oppressed; bringing the whole nation down with them or do they want to do what the American-Americans did before them and be independent and free?
We'll see. We should not even have to worry about it with the constitutional Republic and it's individual rights construction, but with banksters, globalism, and the domestic terror war, the constitutional rule of law is pretty much dead now. American politicans are beginning to resemble the kind of corrupt people who rule in Africa and South America.
We should have a slogan in Spanish: "If it starts to look and feel like home in America, we're doing something wrong!" ; )
Well said. And you should have the ability to say it without being labeled an extremist.
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They sure do. Give the churches and the people an unfettered way and they will take care of the masses. 0bama is taking away the power of the people to take care of each other.
The 17th Amendment destroyed our Constitutional Republic by destroying the balance the Founding Fathers created.
When the members of the US Senate are as beholden to or more beholden to national interests than to State Legislatures and subject to the a popular vote manipulated by the media every six years, there's no way around the US Senate becoming the forth branch government it's become; the Federal Advocacy Branch. That's the Branch not in the Constitution that exists to actively expand the power of the Executive Branch and resist all attempts to control the Executive Branch the House of Representatives may make.
Its culture and a lack of a racially different underclass in Scandinavia
Let them keep importing African server class and see where that leads
In the 3rd World poverty is a direct result of government regulation limiting people's ability to strive and succeed. Governments there have created classes of citizens as serfs and lords through laws.
How are things different here? Look at any urban area and you'll see a devastating amount of regulation. The urban poor are entrepreneurs. That's the natural state, but they have to operate in a black market created by onerous state regulations. These regulations serve only to sustain a leech class of crony capitalists.
Think about driving a cab. You cannot even own a cab without a medallion. By limiting the supply of medallions the cost of one has risen to hundreds of thousands of dollars and even millions. Everyone loses and there are thousands of lasws like that stopping people from living.
Yet, he is arguing for the same type of "positive rights" that Obama believes our Constitution is flawed for not including.
You find it disturbing because you are looking at it through the lens of an American viewfinder.
Here in this country we had an entire continent to claim and for the average person claim, a government that protected the rights of the individual working man to own land, and an educational system that can or should be able to lift one out of poverty.
If you lived in a country where the elite owned almost all of the arable land, grew crops for export instead of feeding the poor, and had little chance of "getting ahead" through education, you would understand why marxism, liberation theology, and other such left-wing ideologies take hold.
In countries such as these, there's no easy answer, but that doesn't mean the pope doesn't speak for the poor. It's his JOB to speak for the poor.
He's "arguing for" the Gospel.
From POPULORUM PROGRESSIO - Pope Paul VI:
"The Church, which has long experience in human affairs and has no desire to be involved in the political activities of any nation, "seeks but one goal: to carry forward the work of Christ under the lead of the befriending Spirit. And Christ entered this world to give witness to the truth; to save, not to judge; to serve, not to be served."
"The Scale of Values - What are less than human conditions? The material poverty of those who lack the bare necessities of life, and the moral poverty of those who are crushed under the weight of their own self-love; oppressive political structures resulting from the abuse of ownership or the improper exercise of power, from the exploitation of the worker or unjust transactions."
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STEUBENVILLE — Hundreds of people showed up for a protest rally on the steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse Saturday, despite the snow and freezing temperatures, to voice their concerns over a local rape trial.
The peaceful protest, which began about noon and was organized by the hactivist Internet group Anonymous, included local residents who say they are outraged over what they contend is a cover-up in a case involving the alleged rape of a teenage girl by Steubenville High School student-athletes that allegedly occurred Aug. 11-12.
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Others in the gathering shouted indiscriminately, while many filmed the proceedings or fed a live stream of the event on the Internet. A curious crowd also gathered across the street to film and watch the protest, while Jefferson County sheriff's deputies and members of the Steubenville Police Department stood by. Others driving by honked in support of the rally.
Gina DiPietrantonio of Weirton said she was there to show her support for the victim of the alleged crime and her anger others weren't being prosecuted.
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Kevin Nay of Steubenville wore a mask and a sign he said was a photo of a sexual predator who molested his daughter several years ago. Nay said the offender wasn't registered in Jefferson County as a sex offender, despite being found guilty of a sex crime against a minor.
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Our man Matty Briggs makes Sunderland to win at Wigan his value bet in this week's Numbers Game.
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Last week's Numbers Game enjoyed a stellar week with the 7/2 Value Bet landing with Rickie Lambert on the mark first for Southampton. Manchester United also obliged in beating Liverpool at 19/20 - landing the Banker.
And there was also a big winner in Famous Last Words as Bristol Rovers beat Fleetwood at a tasty 9/2 while Burnley also came good at 13/8.
Unfortunately the weather has wiped out much of the Football League action this week so the tips are few and far between.
Sunderland to beat Wigan at 14/5
Wigan have won just one of their last nine Premier League games and only one of their last six on home soil and they look vulnerable against improving Sunderland. The Latics will be without Ivan Ramis and Arouna Kone once more and they look a short price at the DW Stadium. With that in mind I'm quite happy to take them on with a Sunderland side that is likely to welcome back Steven Fletcher and John O'Shea. Alfred N'Diaye and Kader Mangane are also available to add some much-needed muscle.
Sky Bet say this week's popular selections are unsurprisingly Liverpool. The Reds are popular every week and their battling defeat at Old Trafford last week has enhanced their reputation further within the market, giving them a current quote of 2/7 after we opened 1/3 against Norwich.
After a lot of movement in the lower leagues, a lot of the matches are falling to the weather, but it's worth noting that MK Dons and Scunthorpe were both very well supported before having their respective matches cancelled this week.
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Bet 365 say odds-on punters are having a lot more faith in Man City than Liverpool and it's Chris Hughton's side that are attracting a few nibbles at 10/1. Of the home sides at bigger prices it's Swansea for the money .
It's also the first time Albion have ever been odds-on against Villa in the Premier League era and they aren't banging the door down just yet for the 8/11. Of the away sides on the Premier League coupon I suspect QPR will have their backers.
Busy in the competitive Championship as usual with money Brighton being the best backed side of the Saturday fixtures.
Manchester United (6/4) won last four Premier League game and visit Tottenham (21/10) (Sun, 4pm).
Manchester City (2/7) won last three Premier League games and host Fulham (13/1).
Leicester (8/11) won last three Championship games and host Middlesbrough (17/4) (Fri).
Yeovil (8/5) won last three League One games and host Preston (21/10).
Walsall (23/10) won last three League One games host Bournemouth (13/10).
Oxford (9/5) won last four League Two games and host Rotherham (15/8).
West Brom (3/4) lost last three Premier League games and host A Villa (17/4) (5.30pm).
Huddersfield (4/1) are 11 Championship games without a win and travel to Watford (4/5).
Betfred: On Saturday we are happy to lay Liverpool, we are 1/3 and we see this fixture as a potential coupon buster. Liverpool have been erratic this season and certainly Norwich won't make it easy for them.
As for Super Sunday, we are happy to take on Chelsea who have only won once in the last seven home games and Arsenal have won at Stamford Bridge more than any other Premier League side.
In the 4pm game Spurs are getting backed at 2/1 but we fancy Man United to take all three points. Tottenham may have won at Old Trafford this term, but other than that result, they have a shocking record against the Reds. Plus with the form of Robin van Persie, we are keeping Man United on side.
Sky Bet: Chelsea blew a lead at home to Southampton midweek and continue to stutter at home - probably not aided by the anti Rafa Benitez brigade. If Fernando Torres gets the start at the weekend, we feel he will continue to hurt his team, and if he gets the nod ahead of Demba Ba this week we would be happy to take the hosts on at prices around the slight odds on mark.
Liverpool (4/11) have won six and lost none of their last seven Premier League games v Norwich (10/1).
Man City (2/7) have lost none of their last seven Premier League games v Fulham (13/1).
Reading (4/1) have lost all seven away matches v Newcastle (4/5) in all competitions.
Arsenal (100/30) have won away at Chelsea (evens) more often than any other Premier League side (seven times).
Ipswich to beat Barnsley at evens
Mick McCarthy has added some firepower at Portman Road with home debuts for strikers David McGoldrick and Aaron Mclean. Fellow new boys Patrick Kisnorbo and Frank Nouble are likely to be on the bench for Ipswich who have won four of their last eight games and they should be good enough to sink the Tykes.
Leicester's Chris Wood has nine in five and is even money to score v Middlesbrough (Fri).
Yeovil's Paddy Madden has four in two and is 13/8 to score v Preston.
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In short: A great day out once again...In full: Back for a second time (on the strength of my last visit in 2012) and I wasn't disappointed. I did the 10 mile again and found everything as good as before, even if the 'hills' seemed a little steeper and more frequent (in the second half) than I remembered!Overall, definitely worth the long trip and I will be back again.Date of review: February 16, 2014
In short: Decent, traffic-free course with PB potential...In full: This was my first time out in this 10k and I wasn't disappointed. I quite enjoyed the two laps (not something that I usually like), but the course was more undulating than I expected, with the latter 2k's (4/5 & 9/10) the toughest. It still has PB potential though (I was bang on mine today). Traffic/pavement-free running was another plus point, while easy parking and good marshalling topped things off nicely!My only gripe was the lack of signage to race HQ. I was one of the early birds and, with the front of the Harlington Centre not being opened until well past 08:30, we were left scratching our heads as to where to go. Still, at least I'll know for next year!Date of review: October 27, 2013
In short: Well organised, traffic-free race with PB potential.Date of review: October 6, 2013
In short: As good as ever...In full: Aside from the 'bumpy' pavement section between miles 5-7 (pavements are one of my pet hates for any race!) there really is nothing to moan about with the Gosport Half, which delivers the goods year after year.With its excellent organisation and facilities, coupled with easy parking and good access to toilets (Stokes Bay is my favoured base), this race really has everything covered. Oh and let's not forgot that it is built for speed (wind permitting), so a PB should always be in your sights.Thank you Gosport Road Runners. See you again in 2013!Date of review: November 18, 2012
In short: Well organised/marshalled and great for PBs...In full: This was my first time running this race and I wasn't disappointed; the marshals were fantastic and the organisation was excellent! A big thank you to all concerned.My only (minor) gripes were the few awkward twists and turns, the narrow footpath bits, and the pavement sections (bearable early on, but no fun after 20 or so miles in your legs!), although oddly enough the infamous underpass section didn't bother me at all! Plus I quite liked the industrial estate, as it was smooth under foot, wide open, and traffic free.All-in-all I thought it was a very good event and I will be back to grab another PB in 2013!Date of review: October 22, 2012
In short: An excellent race that won't disappoint!In full: I gave this race a go on the strength of previous reviews and was not disappointed.Aside from the excellent organisation and easy parking (I enjoyed the one mile warm-up/cool-down to/from the overflow car park by the way), this 10 mile course has to go down as one of my favourites. Gentling undulating I think best describes it, with lots of downhill sections and only a couple of brief inclines to speak of (in the second half, definitely the tougher section), all of which means that this race has definite PB potential!The big digital clock at halfway (5m) was a nice touch too (made all the better for the time I saw on it!).Thank you Reading Roadrunners. See you in 2013!Date of review: February 12, 2012
In short: Good race benefitting from new start...In full: Although it now starts with a climb up College Lane, this race is made all the better for not going round the housing estate in the opening stages. The rest of the course remains unchanged, so we still get to enjoy one of the kindest run ins on the 10k calendar! Everything else as good as before, although the traffic management seemed much improved, particularly between 2 & 4k. Date of review: February 6, 2012
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In short: Great marathon prep or stand-alone 20-miler!In full: As ever friendly, well organised, and wet! I'll be back.Date of review: September 7, 2011
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BJT Mangement Series: A Conversation with Craig Sincock, CEO, Avfuel
Craig Sincock is the sole owner of Avfuel and has been CEO of the aviation fuel and services company since 1984. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he learned to fly and worked in the investment banking and consulting arena. One of his consulting clients was a regional aviation fuel supplier serving the Great Lakes Region named Avfuel Corporation. When the owner said he wished to sell the company, Sincock immediately offered to buy it.
I believed that business aviation was about to take off [when I bought the company]. I felt then what I still believe today: Aviation is an indispensable conduit between not just businesses and products but ideas and cultures. Even with the Internet's unprecedented connectivity, aviation is the key to face-to-face interactions. That will never go away.
The price of jet fuel is related directly to the energy market--specifically crude oil. As crude oil goes up and down, so does jet fuel. I predict that over the next couple decades, energy prices will trend upward, with of course some up-and-down volatility on the way.
Your best source for fuel conservation is your flight department. I'm happy to report that the pilot community is a very responsible group that is knowledgeable about aircraft operation and optimization. They know best about how to file routing and obtain the right altitude to burn less fuel, and they know how to do it safely.
For fuel purchasing, a flight department must work directly with its local FBO to procure good rates at home. On a global or national scale, the flight department can partner with any of over 32 vendors who offer contract fuel [centralized buying]. There are many good ones among them, and our research shows that partnering with one to three of them can address fuel cost almost anywhere on the globe.
Our values are simple. We want to bring our business to all corners of the Earth yet maintain our commitment to personal service.
We look for bright people who share our enthusiasm for learning and the drive to be part of something successful. We work really hard and we try to work smart. We also look for people who are fun because if we are going to be here 10 to 12 hours a day, we're going to make it fun. Avfuel conducts at least two panel interviews with potential employees: the technical side and the personality side. A committee made up of representatives from many departments meets the applicant to explore whether his/her character, energy level and dedication are a fit.
Building a successful corporation takes hard work and total flexibility. I coach my management staff to reassess itself without fear every six months. That means throwing out assumptions, reassessing core competencies and making smart decisions about when to take risks and when to be conservative.
It is critical that everyone has a voice in Avfuel because everyone can contribute a valuable piece of the puzzle. [People who are] brand new hires at our company bring with them ideas and qualities that may inspire the experienced team. At Avfuel, I strive to get both sides understanding the other. That's how you know you have something that makes sense outside the conference room and in the real world.
Our incredible growth rate is a result of both internal growth and external acquisitions totaling 21 companies, four of which were NYSE spinoffs. You don't achieve that level of growth and sustainability without a solid, creative team working for you--and we have fantastic people. We spend a lot of energy finding these people because we know that the influx of new talent and viewpoints can only strengthen the company.
Another reason why I believe we've been successful is we listen to the customer. Avfuel started by supplying fuel. But in speaking with our customers we discovered more needs and decided to offer not just fuel, but solutions. For example: our customers wanted more than an imprint credit card machine. So Avfuel was the first company to market electronic point-of-sale machines for the aviation fuel industry that collected detailed invoicing information. In the early 80s, pilots asked about frequent-flyer incentive programs, and we were the first company to offer that with AVTRIP. In the 90s, there was a shortage of workers' compensation insurance in this business, so we formed Avsurance Corporation to supply aviation insurance. In recent years, our customers have asked for more services to go in tandem with their fuel arrangements--permits, weather reports, flight-following and more. In response we formed Avplan Trip Support. We now have a team of meteorologists and flight planners helping arrange flights everywhere from Prague to Peoria. In response to environmental concerns, Avfuel recently formed a company for the development of environmentally friendly fuel technology. As aircraft are being used more and going farther, Avfuel has also expanded our reach with locations all over Europe, Asia, North America and South America.
With regard to the aviation industry in the U.S., I am optimistic. The state of aviation reflects the economy and I believe it's recovering. There will be some very modest growth in the U.S. and around the globe, but with volatility along the way. Despite the volatility, I predict that the net result will be a positive gain. The aviation industry will continue to fly higher and higher.
I owned a WI-based FBO for 9 years. AvFuel was always a pleasure to work with. They're skilled and polite, always concerned to make the best user experience.
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Facebook Pseudonym Ban Breaks German Law
Facebook has been ordered by a German data protection regulator to stop enforcing the rule that insists members use their real names. Thilo Weichert, privacy commissioner and head of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ULD) for the state of Schleswig-Holstein says the German Telemedia Act gives citizens the right to use pseudonyms online.
Orders to drop the obligation to use real names were issued last Friday. Facebook has two weeks to object, reports IT World.
Facebook has always had a real-name policy. Users should use their name as listed on their credit card or student ID, so people know who they are connecting with, Facebook states in its name policy . Any accounts set up under fake names will be removed from the site when discovered in order to keep the community safe, according to Facebook.
While the ULD can only enforce its mandate on behalf of Facebook users in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, the order could be adopted by other German data protection authorities, Weichert said. "We informed our colleagues and most of the supervising authorities agree with us," he said.
Facebook seems unlikely to accept the decree willingly.
"We believe the orders are without merit, a waste of German taxpayers' money and we will fight it vigorously," a Facebook spokeswoman said in an emailed statement. It is the role of individual services to determine their own policies about anonymity within the governing law, she added. Facebook's real name policy complies with European data protection principles and Irish law, according to the social network.
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I'm sorry to hear your parents are not well. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.
Love the cousin picture. I took one of my grandkids yesterday. The first time they were all together since the newest was born in October.
You are all in such good shape. I feel so fat now.
Merry Christmas! Just spent time for the two of us - no kids this year.
Aw, I'm glad you got to spend time with family!
These photos are amazing, I'm so glad to read that you and your family had such a great Christmas and that you got to meet family you hadn't seen for such a long time, that's awesome Lass!
Fabulous family times!
Beautiful photos of the family. Glad you had a wonderful time with them.
Hope you all got to have a wonderful holiday, and that you'll get to see your parents soon!
Seasons Greetings, albeit a bit late. Enjoy the time with your family and Have a Happy New Year! Wishing you the best in 2013. Will keep your parents in my prayers
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I have been intrigued by this design. I want to build the same stacked oven. Do you think there is any chance that at high temperatures the angle iron may fail?Regards,Jon
That's a good question Jon. It is my understanding that steel doesn't start to get "soft" untill around 1000 degrees(melts at around 25k). Although dylan's angle iron is fairly thin it is not supporting(relatively) much weight and the span is not that great either so I think it will be OK. Not sure on what temps the mortar less design can reach....but believe the use of angle iron has been successful in the past with these setups.Bob
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Walk for Warmth, Brat Sale need community support
It has been a brutal winter in Delta County this year, and there's still plenty left. Keeping up with snow removal has been a challenge for residents, as well as the city and county workers whose job it is to keep our roads plowed.
Sub-zero temperatures seem to be constant, and we haven't had any relief in quite some time. As the temperature drops, heating bills rise. This lingering cold snap is particular hard on our friends and neighbors in need who are having a hard time paying higher than normal heating bills.
There are two important events coming up that are great opportunities to help our neighbors in need.
The Community Action Agency helps local residents with heating assistance. Two fundraisers that help finance that cause in Delta County are the Big Brat Sale and Walk for Warmth. Similar events are being planned in Menominee and Schoolcraft counties
Escanaba's Big Brat Sale is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13, starting at 11 a.m. in front of Ludington Post Suites, 524 Ludington St. Menominee's Brats for Breakfast fundraiser will take place 6 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, in front of the Senior Citizens Center, 905 10th St.
Cost is $2 each. Large orders called in (Menominee, 863-3256, Escanaba, 786-7080) at least a day ahead of time will be ready for pick up the day of the sale.
Organizers said that in addition to raising funds, the brat sales raise awareness for the upcoming Walk for Warmth events in the three counties
All Walks for Warmth are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22. In Escanaba, Walk for Warmth will begin at 10 a.m. EDT at the Elks Lodge and proceed down Ludington Street to 14th Street and end with a return trip to the Elks. In Menominee, the walk will begin at 10 a.m. CDT at the Senior Center and proceed down 10th Avenue to Spies Public Library and end with a return trip to the Senior Center. The Schoolcraft event will launch at 9 a.m. EDT at the Manistique Senior Center, 101 Main St.
More information and pledge sheets are available at the CAA offices in each city or on the CAA Web site, www.mdscaa.org.
The need is definitely there – just ask the CAA.
So far this year the agency has distributed approximately $45,000 in Walk for Warmth funds in the three counties. All monies are distributed in the counties they are raised. That's on top of the almost $200,000 in Michigan Energy Assistance Program Deliverable Fuel funds already distributed by the agency to help residents this winter.
Through Feb. 3 the agency has met with occupants of 359 households in the three counties.
Residents who have called Delta County home for awhile may recall years past when the need was not this great. In fact, one year, the annual Walk for Warmth was not held. Organizers decided not to hold the event that year because the need was not great and the need of residents were being met.
Unfortunately, the winter of 2013-14 is not one of those years. The Big Brat Sale and Walk for Warmth need support this year more than ever. Support them if you can. A warm act of kindness is one sure way to break the chill of winter.


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John W. "Punkin" Johnson, 75, McLeansboro, died 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Mt. Vernon.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 1 at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Ellen Parrish Johnson. He is also survived by three sons, one daughter, four special family member, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Reason's first global Nanny of the Month award goes to the European Union, which beat out the Danes, who are taxing foods high in saturated fat, and the Aussies in the Northern Territory, who have banned alcohol sales to problem drinkers.
. . . top dishonors go to the European Union's control freaks who have cracked down on free-range kids, slapping regulations on everything from baby rattlers (which have brand-new noise restrictions) to blowing up balloons (not to be done by tots under age eight!).


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While I enjoy the diverse population of Northern Virginia, I am from southwestern Pennsylvania and find the people in Northern Virginia not nearly as friendly.
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re: Northern Virginia - 7/9/2011 - 8/24/2012
I have in the city for over 15 years and can agree the standard of living and qulaity of life has reduced drastically. However the cost of living has gone through the roof.
re: Northern Virginia - 7/9/2011 - 8/24/2012
If you want to live a lower middle class life. Expect to pay $2700 in rent. Rest of the stuff is any body's guess
Lynchburg - 1/31/2016
It is a great small town. I am not a big fan of Virginia's state government though.[Comment on this Posting]
Quality of Life in Virginia - 6/20/2015
Good place to retire.[Comment on this Posting]
Transportation - 6/13/2015
The transportation in Northern Virginia has become more congested over the years. Due to the high growth rate in population and government workers.[Comment on this Posting]
Looking to Relocate - 4/30/2015
Central Virginia has many things going for it. The nicest thing about living in central VA, in 2 to 4 hours you can be in some of the "Hottest Entertainment Spots found anywhere, or on Ocean sandy beaches, or even in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The State is Rich in History, has some of the Finest Hospitals and superb education at all levels.
My issue with VA, its a Commonwealth. the cost of living is higher than it should be and unemployment is higher in the central to southern areas of VA[Comment on this Posting]
Hi, I am looking to move from Vermont to Virginia this March 2015. I want to take my Mom and she is currently in Assisted Living so I would put her in one in Va. I want the best area for the 4 Seasons. I went to Roanoke this past September, seems like a lot of homes were real old. I am looking for a small home but not too old. I like a rural area not the city but yet close to things ( grocery stores etc.). Do you have any thoughts? I know this is an important decision. I heard the Hampton area does not get much for snow at all? Please let me know:)[Comment on this Posting]
Richmond, VA - 10/8/2014
Richmond has all seasons which make it condusive to alot of outside activity all year long. Centrally located to the beach to the east, Washington, DC to the north and 2 hours from the mountains.[Comment on this Posting]
"Virgionia Is For Lovers" - 4/30/2014
Having lived in the beautiful state of Virginia all my life, I am partial to all the beauty that surrounds each county and city. Virginia is filled with so much history, and the capitol of Richmond provides education to the young and old presenting much history of many presidents. Virginians enjoy the warmth and comfort of four different seasons year round. In the West of Virginia lies the famous Blue Ridge Mountains surrounded by lakes and rolling hills. The foliage in the fall is beautiful in bright reds, orange and yellows. Maple syrup is one of the largest homemade items and a yearly festival presents many products from the syrup. In the Eastern part of Virginia we enjoy Virginia Beach which is one of the finest beach resorts around. Anyone would enjoy our way of living in a state that offers so much. [Comment on this Posting]
Charlottesville? Not cool - 3/6/2013
I must say that Tunis is right about C'ville (as the locals call it). If you want to exist in a self-important college town then this is the place for you. Just about EVERYTHING is about the wonderful UVA, which gets really boring unless you just can not seem to get enough of the Cavaliers and their innumerable sports teams. Anyway, I've lived all over from Columbia, Missouri to Chicago to Honolulu to Little Rock to Tucson and I have no idea why this town gets so many awards. Oh, I forgo.... they have a bunch of vineyards where you can have a glass o vino......pleeeeeease spare me! The housing prices are ridiculous and higher than metro northern Virginia and it really is an obnoxious little overgrown college town with a few old buildings, mostly conservative old people (in the county) and spoiled youngsters at the BUS, combined with the local yokels who wish they were more Southern as they are just north of the real south. I find it to be a lousy place to live except for the time recreating on the lake and hiking. Oh yeah did I mention the marginal weather here. Yes, Virginia is for lovers alright I you love overcast skies 11 months out of the year (1 break in the cloudy skies in October)! I'm moving back out West where the bright, sunny skies, low humidity, and generally cool people live in harmony with each other and their environment. [Comment on this Posting]
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It seems that everywhere I look in VA or WV the crime rate is absurdly high. I read that the southwestern stateline area of VA is infested with MS-13 thugs but, an isolated hunting region [called "seldom seen"] with your reported population of "11".....yes, "11" has a crime rate 1.25 times the national average ? Absolutely, rediculous !![Comment on this Posting]
Super crowded - 12/7/2012
Its not so bad but its super crowded here I want to move to colorado because I love the wild life and I believe its a very pretty state. [Comment on this Posting]
Chesapeake, Virginia - 11/13/2012
Chesapeake, Virginia is a great place to live and raise a family.[Comment on this Posting]
Poor Quality of Life - 8/26/2012
If you are in Virginia and work in DC, the quality of life is poor. Real Estate developers own the government officials. They pack in new homes regardless of need or ability of roads to accomodate denser population. The same developers made sure the Homeowner Association laws take care of homebuilders too...they pass their liabilities onto unsuspecting homeowners and move on to their next plot to get rich. Of course most schools here are new and well equipped....and your real estate taxes are going up 5-10% a year to pay for it. Try getting on I-95 some saturday afternoon to go to a shopping center or theater...we've had many occasions we had to turn around and go home....traffic was a killer. Cost of living.....yikes. Need a good quality and honest contractor? You have a 1 in 5 chance of finding one..... The embittered culture of compalining about losing the "War" still prevails too....rebel flags still fly. We're out of here as soon as I reach age 62.[Comment on this Posting]
Virginia - 6/19/2012
Virginia is for Lovers![Comment on this Posting]
Expensive - 6/3/2012
Cost of living in northern va is expensive.[Comment on this Posting]
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Looking for a good place to rise my family.[Comment on this Posting]
Moving to Richmond or Chester - 10/22/2011
I m thinking to buy a big nice con, store in richmond or Chester, VA. I have to choose one. the one in Chester makes more money but i m worry about racism, because I m from middle east. I m worry that if people know that i m from Middle east, they will not make business and support the store. I wonder if someone can give me an idea about people in Chester as far as if they are open minded... or shall I stick with richmond coz there are more mix race in it? plz help[Comment on this Posting]
Northern Virginia - 7/9/2011
While I enjoy the diverse population of Northern Virginia, I am from southwestern Pennsylvania and find the people in Northern Virginia not nearly as friendly.[Comment on this Posting]
Northern VA - 1/11/2011
Live and work in NVA. Have been here for the last 10 years. While the cost of living can be a bit much the quality of life more than makes up for it.[Comment on this Posting]
Vienna - 8/22/2010
This is a great place to raise kids. Great schools, 2 subway stations, and a wide variety of available recreational activities for people of all ages. Vienna Community Center has all kinds of programs for toddlers through senior citizens. On the down side, since this is a suburb of Washington, DC, traffic can be a major headache during rush hours, as people in places west of Vienna have to go through Vienna to get to DC and back. Also, housing is quite expensive in Vienna, as it is in most other Northern Virginia suburbs of DC. [Comment on this Posting]
Richmond Virginia - 7/25/2010
The summers here in Va. can be pretty bad. Hot and Humid. OR VERY HOT and VERY HUMID!! Today is 101degrees and so humid you can hardly breathe!! I've lived here my whole life (59 yrs ) and it's ALWAYS been like this! I went to college in Santa Barbara Calif. and felt first hand what a difference lower humidity can make!
We're planning on a move away from Va. soon to somewhere with lower humidity. Even the winters are sloppy with some snow and coldish. Fall and Spring can be very nice but JUST around the corner is SUMMER AGAIN!! Oh, did I say summer can last about 6 months!!!
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Port Chester Public School
Receives $2,500 from NY Power Authority for Literacy Program
Paul DeMichele
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June 1, 2005
PORT CHESTER—The New York Power Authority (NYPA)
Wednesday presented a $2,500 check to a not-for-profit White Plains
literacy organization for a summer workshop program for 5th graders at
the Thomas Edison Elementary School here.
"Few things are more important for our young people
than ensuring they have the required reading and writing skills for
interesting, productive and independent lives," said Nivia Viera of
Power Kids-X-Press, at the ceremonial check presentation. "The key is to
deal with problems at an early age. That's the reason the workshops at
the Edison elementary school are so important, and the Power Authority's
financial support is helping to make them possible."
Kids-X-Press will hold seven sessions for the
students enrolled in the workshop. Its experience at other schools has
demonstrated the benefits of such efforts in helping children struggling
with their reading and writing.
Sobeida Cruz, NYPA director, Public and Governmental
Affairs, presented the ceremonial check.
"The Power Authority is thrilled to be supporting
the literacy efforts at the Thomas Edison school. Efforts like this can
make a crucial difference for these kids, giving them the confidence
they need as they advance to higher grades," said Cruz.
The seven-session workshop will cost roughly $3,700.
The elementary school will pay the $1,200 amount remaining after NYPA's
$2,500 contribution.
The Power Authority provides lower cost electricity
for numerous public organizations in Westchester County, including the
county government and various municipalities. It has also undertaken
major energy efficiency efforts, saving those customers millions of
dollars a year on their electric bills.
NYPA's contributions in Westchester also include
installation of solar power units and fuel cells at various public
facilities. In addition, it has helped placed more than 100 clean
electric-drive vehicles on the county's roads.


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The Walters: Worth the Wait
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, October 19, 2001
Saturday, after three years of major renovation that reduced the main building of the Walters Art Museum to what director Gary Vikan calls a "concrete shell," the museum reopens to the public.
A mere 10 days ago, as the media gathered to tour the much-changed space -- the Centre Street building was originally built in 1974 in the fortresslike Brutalist style -- signs of dress-rehearsal jitters were everywhere. Over here, exhibitions staff members debated whether to stanchion off the one or two of the 39 reinstalled galleries in which artworks were still leaning up against the walls. Over there, display cases stood empty or out of place, like the one for the 13th-century Flemish choir book known as "The Beaupre Antiphonary," which had yet to be moved into its new home: an alcove suffused with late-afternoon light pouring through stained-glass windows from the cathedral at Soissons.
Other vitrines were marked with Post-it notes reading "Tilt coins up" or "Brush deck," the latter a reference to cleaning some tiny motes of dust -- almost imperceptible, except to the trained eye of a curator -- on the black background of a display. Stacks of reupholstered red cushions sat ready to be reattached to the auditorium chairs, while in a nearby gallery Baltimore art collector John Ford, whose Indian and Himalayan works are the focus of a special exhibition, gently tried to convince a curator that a 600-year-old fired clay sculpture of Vajravarahi was not hung straight.
All in all, the mood was remarkably calm as zero hour approached.
The most noticeable change -- and likely the first thing that visitors will see -- is a four-story, glass atrium that has been grafted onto the museum's main entrance like a foyer. Not only does it open what was once a dusky portal to the light of day but, creating a buffering airlock, it has the added effect of keeping heat and air conditioning where they're supposed to be.
"In the winter we heated Centre Street," jokes Vikan about the old days when the front doors opened onto the sidewalk. "And in the summer we cooled Centre Street. We paid more in heat and air conditioning than we did on our curators."
Along with new, easier to read signage, more restrooms, better lighting and numerous other facility upgrades, subtler changes abound. Old friends -- such as the well-known Rubens Vase, a fourth-century vessel carved from a single piece of pink agate that takes its name from the painter who once owned it -- are still on view, but in an altered layout that places greater emphasis on context than on chronology, and one that sacrifices quantity for quality. Although certain areas have grown -- the gift shop, naturally, has doubled in size, and a new gallery now shows off the museum's collection of Ethiopian religious icons -- there are actually fewer artifacts on display than before.
What prompted the changes, Vikan says, was a desire to eliminate the "visual cacophony" that characterized the display of the permanent collection, whose former impact he likens to listening to "a diva singing on Pier 6 in the middle of a hurricane." This, he says, is his museum's effort to get that diva (a collection that includes what he calls the best trove of illuminated manuscripts in the world) "into the Meyerhoff."
Those who remember the hurly-burly of some erstwhile exhibits will take his point. I, for one, will miss the old Arms and Armor Hall, a columned and vaulted-ceilinged space in the Charles Street Building (built in 1904) that has been transformed into a brightly lit cafe. Weapons and suits of armor are now integrated into galleries throughout the museum, based on the period and country of their origin. A nice replacement of sorts is the Knight's Hall, a new gallery that features a low-slung wood table (of medieval design but contemporary manufacturer) at which visitors can rest or play a game of chess.
Other nonstructural changes include four different audio guides boasting a total of eight hours of recorded guided tours, as well as significant adjustments to the lighting scheme. Indoor objects have generally been moved away from the windows (e.g., the museum's seven Roman sarcophagi, which are now dramatically top-lit to emphasize the relief carving), while figurative sculptures that were meant to be seen outdoors have been moved closer to natural light.
The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles St., Baltimore. 410/547-9000.


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by Anton Shilov
Western Digital, a leading maker of hard disk drives (HDDs), on Monday unveiled its first ever digital media player. The WD TV HD media player supports audio playback as well as video playback in up to full-HD (1920x1080, 1080p) resolution. The novelty naturally does not have an optical drive, but supports various USB storage devices, including My Passport external HDDs and flash-based memory sticks.
"As leaders in external storage, we have become the trusted brand for storing and backing up large media collections for consumers around the world. Our best-selling My Passport portable drives help customers carry their media library with them anywhere but until now, there has been no easy, affordable way to access and play all that content in their living rooms. The WD TV HD Media Player effectively unlocks all that content from the storage device and lets people enjoy it on their biggest screen and best sound system," said Jim Welsh, senior vice president and general manager for WD's branded products and consumer electronics groups.
Western Digital's TV HD media player connects to an external hard drive or flash memory drive using USB 2.0 port and supports a variety of audio (MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV/PCM/LPCM, AAC, FLAC, Dolby Digital, AIF/AIFF and MKA), video (MPEG1/2/4, WMV9, AVI [MPEG4, Xvid, AVC], H.264, MKV, MOV [MPEG4, H.264]) as well as picture formats (JPEG, GIF, TIF/TIFF, BMP, PNG). The device comes with a remote controller, hence, end user experience should not be different from usage of typical consumer electronics players. WD's TV high-definition media player supports HDMI and RCA connectors for improved compatibility with TV-sets. Besides, WD bundles ArcSoft MediaConverter 2.5 software to easily convert photo, video, and music files into formats optimized for use on the device.
According to research firm IDC, nearly 334 million GB of photos and more than 3.1 billion GB of video will be stored on consumer desktop and laptop computers in 2008. The research firm expects that to increase to 400 million GB and 5.8 billion GB, respectively, by 2010. These large personal digital libraries are all but trapped on users' computers. In order to play their content on their TV, consumers have struggled with clumsy solutions such as copying onto multiple CDs and DVDs or connecting their PCs to their TV via wires or complicated home networking solutions. The WD TV HD Media Player enables consumers to easily access their content on large HDTV screens.
The WD TV HD media player is available now at select retailers and WD's online store. Manufacturer suggested retail price for device is $129.99.


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Roy Lewis Warner Sr.
Roy Lewis Warner Sr., 75, of the Chautauqua County Home, formerly of Grant Street, Jamestown, died Tuesday (Feb. 12, 2013), in the home.
He was born in Ripley, N.Y. on Feb. 21, 1937, the son of Albert and Pearl Lewis Warner.
Roy was employed as a truck driver for Midwest Transit, delivering mail for more than five years. He previously was employed as a laborer and had worked on the Veterans Bridge across Chautauqua Lake, and in earlier years he was a farmer and worked in Ripley, Clymer, Mayville and Cassadaga.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta King Warner, whom he married on Oct. 12, 1957; three sons: Roy (Lori) Warner, Cleveland, Ohio, Robert (Kerry) Warner, Jamestown, and Edward (Kim) Warner, Ellery Center; a daughter, Alverta Monagle, Jamestown; 10 grandchildren; Jessica Smith, Julie, James and Douglas Monagle, Jamestown, Matthew, Christopher, Mary and Joseph Warner, Ohio, Cassie Chapan and Tessa Warner, Ellery Center; several great-grandchildren; three brothers: Clifford Warner, Hartfield, N.Y., George Warner, Florida, and Albert "Junior" Warner, Mayville, N.Y.; and two sisters: Sharon Cobb, Stockton, N.Y. and Phyllis Newman, Mayville, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Milo, Charles, Harold and Gordon Warner; and a sister, Bessie Jamison.
The funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Hubert Funeral Home and Cremation Services. The Rev. William Blair, pastor of New Creation Assembly of God Church, will officiate.
Friends will be received for two hours prior to the funeral service.
You may send a condolence to the family by visiting www.hubertfuneralhome.com.


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That's a great idea Pup/Swerb.
Those boards could be a sitcom much less a column.
I'd suggest actual board quotes, etc instead of just links. Give the folks who read the articles some examples of the stuff that goes on in there w/o making them go in there.
Just my $0.02 but it's a great concept to start with.


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The key to New York's relative environmental benignity is the very thing that makes it appear to be an ecological nightmare: its extreme compactness.responsibility. The average city resident consumes only about a quarter as much gasoline as the average Vermonter — and the average Manhattan resident consumes even less, just 90 gallons a year, a rate that the rest of the country hasn't matched since the mid-1920s. New Yorkers also consume far less electricity — about 4,700 kilowatt hours per household per year, compared with roughly 7,100 kilowatt hours in Vermont and more than 11,000 kilowatt hours in the United States as a whole. New York City is more populous than all but 11 states; if it were granted statehood, it would rank 51st in per-capita energy use.
Wild landscapes are less often destroyed by people who despise them than by people who love them, or think they do.then, of course, you'd have to find places to put all the people you were displacing. In a paradoxical way, environmental groups have been a major contributor to residential sprawl, for organizations like the Sierra Club, whose anti-city ethos has been indivisible from its mission since the time of John Muir, have fueled the yearning for fresh air and elbow room which drives not only the preservation of wilderness areas but also the construction of disconnected subdivisions and daily hundred-mile commutes. Preaching the sanctity of open spaces helps to propel development into those very spaces, and the process is self-reinforcing because, as one environmentalist said to me, "Sprawl is created by people escaping sprawl."
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Jack Daniel's: Leveraging Creativity to Delight For Over 145 Years
December 5, 2012
Carmen D'Ascendis, director of global marketing, Brown-Forman Corporation, and Wade Devers, executive vice president, group creative director, head of art, Arnold Worldwide, discussed how Jack Daniel's approach to creativity continues to engage consumers in new ways and drive growth for the brand worldwide.
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SRS Travels operates close to 0 buses from Satara Bypass to Vapi which are separated by a distance of 0Kms.Bus travel is a popular travel option between these two cities, and many buses ply between Satara Bypass and Vapi. SRS Travels is a major operator along this route. The first SRS Travels bus starts at , and you can easily access buses till . Minimum fare for bus travel along this route is Rs.0, and the maximum fare is close to Rs.0.
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Vapi is a city located in Valsad district in the southern region of Gujarat. It is placed on the banks of River Damanganga. Vapi is the largest city in the Valsad district and it is the only city connecting two union territories - Daman & Diu and Dadra-Nagar Haveli. The Vapi town originally belonged to the communities of Koli Patel, Desai (Anavil Bramhins) & similar tribal castes. It is now the largest industrial area in Asia in terms of small-scale industries, dominated by chemical industry plants. The presence of large number of industries makes it the most polluted region of the state as well. The National Highway 8 passes through Vapi, linking it to all major cities of India. As Vapi is the only place from where one can visit Daman and Silvassa, visitors from all over frequent the city. Buses are the main means of transport here and many city bus services are available in Vapi.


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The Lincoln penny
The Lincoln penny was the first American coin to bear a portrait. Introduced in 1909, the coin commemorated the 100-year anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The new coin was extremely popular. Jeweler H. R. Boving was concerned about the permissibility of this practice and wrote to request advice from the Secretary of the Treasury.
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Review of research findings suggesting nurses overreport their use of research
- Susan Roberts1,
- Carolyn Jackson1,2,
- Jan Dewing3,4,5
- 1Department of Nursing and Applied Clinical Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK
- 2University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
- 3East Sussex Healthcare NHS trust, Canterbury Christchurch University, Kent, UK
- 4The Institute of Nursing Research, University of Ulster, Belfast, UK
- 5School of Nursing Midwifery and Indigenous Health, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
- Correspondence to Jan Dewing
Department of Nursing, Canterbury Christchurch University, North Holmes Road, Bingley Court, Canterbury, Kent CT12SW, UK; jan.dewing{at}canterbury.ac.uk
Implications for practice and research
■ The authors suggest nurses may have been overreporting the use of research in their practice thus implying evidence-based practice is not advancing as rapidly as desired.
■ Its appears nurses in leadership positions make more use of research than staff nurses.
■ Standardised measures in research are needed to assess how much research and the quality of research is used by nurses and its impact on patient care outcomes.
■ Research of this type needs more rigorous methodologies and methods.
It is assumed that nursing care based upon research evidence will lead to better outcomes for patients. A research-practice gap has been identified and it may take years for evidence to be incorporated into practice. This paper examines the extent to which nurses use research in clinical practice.
A systematic review of published and grey literature. Thirteen online databases were searched …


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Our friends in Punchline are posting videos telling the stories behind each of their releases. The latest video is about 2002's The Rewind EP that the band recorded and released on their own before signing to Fueled By Ramen and rereleasing a remixed version.
Stay tuned for Punchline's videos about Action, 37 Everywhere and their most recently releases coming soon!


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by Anton Shilov
Even though Sony Computer Entertainment's motion sensing game controller is due in spring 2010, the company starts to provide samples of the devices only now. Moreover, even executives for Sony do not know how many game titles will be available at the launch of the device. Nevertheless, the company is rather optimistic about the future of its product.
"One of the aspects of the way we work is we tend to bring out prototypes early on and work with game teams - our own studios, external studios and get their feedback. We're really in that phase where we're working with people to see what they want, so that when we have a final product it's actually going to meet the game designers' needs. … […] To be honest, I don't know [how many games for the controller are in development right now]," said Paul Holman, SCEE's vice president of research and development, in an interview with Eurogamer web-site.
Sony unveiled its long awaited motion sensing game controller at E3 show in early June. Sony's motion sensing controller features a special light located on top and works in collaboration with Sony's updated Toy camera. Even though the original EyeToy has been criticized for its limitations, when the new Toy device is used with the new controller, the accuracy of the controls is super-accurate, according to Sony. Obviously, Sony has provided appropriate software development tools to utilize the motion-sensing game controllers to interested parties. However, without actual devices the development and testng will take a lot longer.
In spite of the fact that not a lot of game developers can use the motion sensing controller now and it is rather uncommon for video game console developers to introduce new compulsory controllers after the console is released, Sony implies that there will be titles that rely on the motion sensing device at least quite heavily.
"This stuff is super-accurate and the impact of that is incredible. I think you have to play with it to realise what it will do to games," added Mr. Holman.


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In a new article at Intercollegiate Review, Acton Research Director Samuel Gregg looks at the current state of "idea conservatives" and their place in the broader context of American conservative thought encompassing an amazing diversity of ideological subspecies. But it is ideas and core principles, more than anything else, that informs conservatism and its various movements, despite the many fractures and fissures. Gregg makes a compelling case for rooting "conservatism's long-term agenda" in the "defense and promotion of what we should unapologetically call Western civilization." His article is the first contribution to ISI's symposium, "Conservatism: What's Wrong with it and How Can We Make it Right?" Excerpt from the Gregg article:
… as the French theologian Jean Daniélou S.J. once observed, there is no true civilization that is not also religious. In the case of Western civilization, that means Judaism and Christianity. The question of religious truth is something with which we must allow every person to wrestle in the depths of their conscience. But if conservatism involves upholding the heritage of the West against those who would tear it down (whether from without and within), then conservatives should follow the lead of European intellectuals such as Rémi Brague and Joseph Ratzinger and invest far more energy in elucidating Christianity's pivotal role in the West's development—including the often complicated ways in which it responded to, and continues to interact, with the movements associated with the various Enlightenments.
Such an enterprise goes beyond demonstrating Christianity's contribution to institutional frameworks such as constitutional government. Conservatives must be more attentive to how Judaism and Christianity—or at least their orthodox versions—helped foster key ideas that underlie the distinctiveness of Western culture. These include: (more…)


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