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11/12/2012 (4 years ago)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
St. Anselm went from faith and from prayer to reason in a sort of existential continuum. But there is no reason that one cannot take his proof and step up by the use of reason alone to see that it is reasonable to believe in God, and then from that threshold to take the further step further by an act of faith and prayer.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
11/12/2012 (4 years ago)
Published in Year of Faith
Keywords: illative sense, God, natural theology, proofs of God, St. Anselm, Ontological Proof, Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (Catholic Online) - In prior articles of this series on converging and convincing proofs of God, we have spoken about the illative sense. Following that, we explored proofs of God's existence based upon the existence of desire and truth. In this installment, we will focus on a unique argument, the "unum argumentum," that came to St. Anselm of Canterbury (ca. 1033-1109) one day in sudden inspiration after praying Matins, and which he bequeathed to us in the work entitled Proslogion. It has been called the ontological argument.
In itself, the argument is quite simple.
It starts with a definition of God, a definition that can be accepted by anyone, including the fool who says in his heart that there is no God. (Cf. Ps. 14:1).
God is defined as "that than which a greater cannot be thought," aliquid quo nihil maius cogitari possit.  This is a being with the fullness of perfection, of power, of intelligence, of truth, and of love. There is no perfection that can be thought of which is not present in that than which a greater cannot be thought.Â
Importantly, even an atheist can understand such a concept. That sort of concept exists in his mind, although he would deny (though, as St. Anselm would show, inconsistently) that the being identified by such a concept has existence outside his mind.
The atheist can also conceive in his mind the possibility that such a perfect being can exist outside of his mind, if for no other reason than to deny it. (How can he deny it, if he cannot conceive that that than which no greater can be thought may also exist?) So the atheist can conceive that "that than which a greater cannot be thought" can exist both in his mind and outside of his mind, that is to say in reality also.
This puts the atheist in an immediate quandary because he has two thoughts in his mind that contradict each other.
He has in his mind the concept "that than which a greater cannot be thought" as existing only in his own mind (in intellectu), and "that than which a greater cannot be thought" as existing in his own mind and in reality (in intellectu and also in re). Yet something existing both in the mind and in reality is greater than something only existing in the mind and not existing in reality.
He cannot hold both concepts simultaneously, and the former must yield to the latter, and so that than which a greater can be thought must exist both in the mind and in reality. This necessarily means that God exists in reality.
"If," St. Anselm observes, "that than which a greater cannot be thought exists in the mind alone, this same thing than which a greater cannot be thought is that than which a greater can be thought," namely that that which a greater cannot be thought exists both in the mind and reality. "But this is obviously impossible," St. Anselm concludes.
"Therefore there is absolutely no doubt that something than which a greater cannot be thought exists both in the mind and in reality."
In other words, the very thought of the concept of God would seem to require, as a necessary corollary, that God also exists. This is the only way to avoid the quandary.
The proof has given many doubters many fits. Even the atheist Bertrand Russell is said to have exclaimed one day after having bought a tin of tobacco, "Great God in Boots!--the ontological argument [of St. Anselm] is sound!" But it didn't seem to dissuade him from his disbelief, though he admitted that "it is easier to feel convinced that [the ontological argument of St. Anselm] must be fallacious than it is to find out precisely where the fallacy lies."
Frequently, Immanuel Kant has been invoked to disprove St. Anselm's ontological proof. Kant's argument against St. Anselm works if existence adds something to the concept in the mind, for then the two concepts are different, and being different cannot contradict each other. But Kant's disproof fails if we understand St. Anselm to mean that existing in reality (in re) "means belonging to experience as a whole, which experience cannot but be informative about the realm of the real."
According to Aidan Nichols, St. Anselm's argument is "founded upon the language of perfection."Â St. Anselm's definition of God--that than which a greater cannot be conceived--is equivalent to proposing the "the unconditionally perfect."Â If, we can talk of God in this way, and if we can conceive of God in this way, then Anselm's proof "rules out the possibility of intelligently denying God's existence."Â
Only a fool--if he can conceive of the concept "that than which a greater cannot be thought" in his mind--can also set his face against such a concept existing in reality, in other words having a basis in experience as a whole. He would be placed in the quandary of admitting perfection has a basis in reality and denying perfection has a basis in reality. As Aidan Nichols puts it: "It does not make sense to deny the purchase on reality of the language of unsurpassable perfection."
Aidan Nichols explains why the language of perfection suggests the reality of perfection. Language dealing with external objects (say, for example, an apple) participates in a "shared public realm," in other words, something outside the self. Otherwise, we would not be able to communicate with each other, for language, if not about something outside of us, would be meaningful only to one's self. But it's clearly not.
When we use a word such as "apple," it has a meaning for us, but it also has a public meaning, a conventional meaning, and one that it based upon reality. Otherwise, our friend would not understand what we mean by "apple" if we asked him for one. He understands what we mean by "apple," and he understands it as something real, because that shared concept of "apple" has a basis in reality.
Suppose, however, that we use the word "squared circle." Such a word has no meaning to us, nor a public meaning, nor a basis in reality, though the individual references in the word by themselves, "square" and "circle," do. If we asked our friend for a "squared circle" he would not be able to understand what we meant, and would probably think us insane since we are asking for something that has no basis in reality.
Words can also be used in a manner that exploits their basis in reality, though they do not deal in real things. For example, if we refer to mythical "unicorns," what we do is paste together words and therefore concepts that are based upon reality but which are put together to mean not something nonsensical, but only something unreal. Thus a unicorn is a "white" "horselike creature" with a "single straight horn" projecting from its "forehead." It is a fictitious patchwork of things which, separately, have a basis in reality.
Is the language "that than which no greater can be conceived"--the language of absolute perfection--the language of apples, of square circles, or unicorns?Â
According to Aidan Nichols, "Anselm shows how our capacity to use the language of absolute perfection makes it unintelligible to deny that such language opens out onto the realm of the real."Â In other words, talk about absolute perfection is the language of apples, not of square circles or unicorns.
The philosopher Heidegger referred to language as the "house of being," das Haus de Seins. If language is the "house of being," then the language of perfection--that than which nothing greater can be conceived--resides in the center of that "house of being," like Christ the Pantokrator, the maker of all things, sits on his throne.
St. Anselm, of course, realized that this concept that existed in reality--that than which nothing greater can be conceived--was a person, and had a name. This he knew by faith before he ever starting thinking about it. But the proof he gave of God is based on reason alone, and for it he worked backwards as it were, from faith to reason. His proof is therefore a priori, and not a posteriori, as most proofs of God based upon reason are. This was true to his motto fides quaerens intellectum: faith seeking understanding.
St. Anselm went from faith and from prayer to reason in a sort of existential continuum. But there is no reason that one cannot take his proof and step up by the use of reason alone to see that it is reasonable to say that God exists, and then from that threshold to take the further step further by an act of faith and prayer and believe in the God who became man.
"Lord, you are then not only that than which nothing greater can be thought; you are something greater than it is possible to think about. For since it is possible to think that this could exist, if you are not that thing, then a greater than you can be thought; and that will not do. . . . . And this is you, O Lord our God. You therefore so truly are, O lord my God, that you cannot even be thought not to be."
"The God who is the Lord of the Church is also the God of the inquiring mind," says Aidan Nichols. This linking of St. Anselm's ontological proof of God with the God Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, and Jesus Christ echoes the words of Blessed John Paul II in his encyclical on the relationship of faith and reason, Fides et Ratio: "Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth."
Like St. Anselm, let us rise up to God--that than which nothing greater can be conceived--with two wings.
Andrew M. Greenwell is an attorney licensed to practice law in Texas, practicing in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is married with three children. He maintains a blog entirely devoted to the natural law called Lex Christianorum. You can contact Andrew at email@example.com.
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16-year-old Sam Grorud was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. He was supposed to go through treatment and come out on the other side. Even with his diagnosis, he was so upbeat. After all, his form of cancer is one of the most curable… unfortunately, there are always those exceptions, and Sam was very exceptional. Sam was a positive person, a role model. He had accomplished so much already in his 16 years. His mom wonders aloud if that's why he was taken so young… he had already done everything he was meant to do. Sam passed away in December after fighting cancer for nine months, leaving a hole in many hearts. His mom says she wants to be like Sam when she grows up. I think that's something we can all aspire to be.

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Better Medicare Products and Services at Lower Cost
August 23
By Jon Blum, CMS Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare. Cross-post from Healthcare.gov
For years, spiraling Medicare costs have threatened Medicare beneficiaries and their providers. And turning to the competitive marketplace seemed to offer little respite. Until now.
On January 1, 2011, the first phase of the competitive bidding program was successfully implemented for nine product categories in nine areas of the country. This means that suppliers of certain medical supplies, such as oxygen equipment, walkers, and some types of power wheelchairs compete among each other to determine the price Medicare will pay for their services to seniors. This in turn sets new, lower payment rates for these pieces of medical equipment and supplies.
Building on that success, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that they are expanding the competitive bidding program to additional areas of the country and also expanding the list of items included in the first round of bidding. All of the product categories selected for Round Two are high cost, high volume items with large savings potential.
This program reduces Medicare spending and beneficiary cost-sharing, and it forces winners of these contracts to compete on quality and customer service. Ultimately, beneficiaries get better products and services, while paying less out of their own pocket. In fact, the Medicare actuary estimates that this program will save more than $28 billion over the first ten years of the program. The $28 billion savings comes from a combination of savings of more than $17 billion in Medicare expenditures, and savings of over $11 billion for beneficiaries as a result of lower coinsurance payments and the downward effect on monthly premium payments. .
For more information about the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, please visit CMS' Newsroom or go to www.medicare.gov/supplier.


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Michigan man in wheelchair gets wild ride after lodging in semi's grille
Thu Jun 7, 11:01 AM
PAW PAW, Mich. (AP) - A man was taken on a wild ride when his wheelchair became lodged in the grille of a semi tractor-trailer and was accidentally pushed down a highway for six kilometres at about 80 km/h, authorities said.
The 21-year-old man, whose name wasn't released, was unharmed but was taken to hospital as a precaution. He had been secured to his wheelchair by a seatbelt.
"The man spilled his soda pop, but he wasn't upset," said Sgt. Kathy Morton of the Michigan State Police.
About 4 p.m. Wednesday, a caller told police dispatchers, "You are not going to believe this: There is a semi truck pushing a guy in a wheelchair on Red Arrow Highway," state police said in a release.
Authorities initially wondered whether the report was a prank call until others called with similar reports.
Officers stopped the truck - wheelchair still attached - at a trucking company. The driver didn't believe officers until he stepped from his cab and saw for himself.
An investigation revealed the man in the wheelchair had pulled in front of the truck at a gas station and it somehow became lodged by its handles to the front grille.
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by Anton Shilov
Chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp. believes that the second generation of the company's system-on-chip (SoC) devices for mobile gadgets will be successful because of increasing popularity of Google Android operating system. In fact, Nvidia seems to pin most of its hopes onto Android powered smartphones, tablets and other handheld products.
"On the second generation [of Tegra], we were able to expand to focus a lot of our energy around Android. Although it made sense for the first-generation Android[-based devices] to use available phone processors, the follow-on generations of Android are really going to go after performance. […] I think the second-generation Tegra [will be] doing incredibly well because Android is doing incredibly well," said Jen-Hsun Huang, chief executive officer and president of Nvidia, during the company's quarterly conference call with financial analysts.
The first-generation of Tegra SoC was not a big success, only Microsoft Kin smartphones and Microsoft Zune HD media players are powered by Nvidia Tegra. The head of Nvidia implies that the lukewarm welcome was a consequence of Nvidia's concentration on Windows Mobile platform, which has been losing market share for a long time. However, the second-generation Tegra fully supports Android and Nvidia indeed focused on Google's platform.
"So we are going to come to market with the second-generation Tegra with the third-generation Android. That is our focus now. I think [Tegra 2 and Android 3rd gen will] come together at the end of the year, and we have talked about smartphones and tablets. We have a very large number of designs in pipe and flight, and so we are looking forward to starting in third quarter and fourth quarter," added Mr. Huang.
Earlier this year Nvidia indicated that among the design wins for Tegra 2, there are more slate-type PCs than smartbooks. However, it did not reveal that it had won smartphone designs as well.
It is noteworthy that throughout the conference call, the chief exec of Nvidia did not mention Symbian, the No. 1 mobile phone platform in the world.
Consumer products business, which includes smartphone and tablet products, as well as embedded entertainment, represented 3% of Nvidia's total revenue, or $31.2 million in Q1 FY2011. The sequential decrease of 31% was due to seasonality in its game console business and other items, the company said.


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I have a form that I want to add some dynamic functionality to. I'm also know almost hardly any javascript, but I assume that there are Rails helpers/ways of doing for this.
At the beginning of the form, I have a yes/no select field that defaults to "no". If the user selects "yes" however, I would like an additional form field (that was not there before) to appear below it.
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Skip to comments.White House: Boehner's Counterproposal 'Magic Beans and Fairy Dust'
Posted on 12/04/2012 11:53:47 AM PST by ColdOne
So we don't know who pays, we don't know what we're talking about in terms of actual legislation to increase revenues. It's magic beans and fairy dust."
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
When will the GOP learn - the last thing these clowns will do is negotiate in good faith. They are college radicals - they need to be dealt with as terrorists, rhetorically speaking.
It's magic beans and fairy dust
and you better hurry I'm off to Hawaii for 3 weeks at 4 mil HeHe, who cares not my money
Oh G-D! Oh NO!!! Someone told them about our magic beans!!! I wanna know right now who told them and whether they were told before or after they snorted the fairy dust. If it was after, maybe they'll forget.
Why do you need to increase revenues?
Let it disappear then, and the House go home.
Or Boehner do the only thing he has ever done right before, go to has office, just not answer the phone. He can get tanked if he wants, as long as there's there to keep him from Drinking and Dialing.
Dean: Boehner Counteroffer is 'Best Deal' Dems are going to get
House Republicans Cave: the Republican counteroffer, to the extent it can be interpreted from the hazy details now available, is a dud. It is utterly unacceptable. It is bad policy, bad economics.
That kid as a press secretary is stupid and foolish and should be a file clerk somewhere.
Do nothing. Let the Bush tax cuts expire. Let some of the 47% who don't pay taxes get some skin in the game.
If they are going to act like petulant children, treat them that way. Call them out, and walk way.
my first thought was........if anybody knows about" magic beans and fair dust" it is this WH. They were able to give out enough to win his re-election.
"Let some of the 47% who dont pay taxes get some skin in the game."
My thoughts exactly
The American public is stupid.
Obama can't lose on this one. He gets tax increases and can blame Republicans. I think the only move for Republicans is to walk away and hang his azz in the breeze on the debt ceiling early next year. Obama is trying to make government bigger, he can't risk anyone finding out it won't be missed if it shuts down.
Business and markets have already priced in the tax rates expiring.
I don't know, but if he bounces out of AF1 over Meh hiko, we'll know they worked.
That can't be right... The Bush tax cuts only benefitted the rich so letting them expire shouldn't affect anyone that isn't rich. /s
Exactly. Can you believe republicans don't go on every show, and say how can Obama want the dreaded, evil "Bush Tax Cuts" he opposed?
And then take it from there. Gee, maybe republicans do have some better ideas. There would be no tax cuts if left to Obama, etc.
Instead, they actually are letting Obama own the middle class tax cuts. They are soooo stupid.
He's alienated conservatives these past days, and now the people negotiating with him mock him - walk away and do it now, citing their childish response
LOL on the Seal..
Just walk away bonehead You won't have to follow his excellency back home.
The empty house on my side of the aisle are not the same
You're the one to blame
From deep inside the tears that I'm forced to cry
From deep inside the alcohol that I chose to hide
Just walk away bonehead, you don't have to follow his excellency back home.
Now as the budget beats down upon my weary eyes
For me it will not fly
Just walk away bonehead, you don't have to follow his excellency back home. Now as the rain budget deal beats down upon your weary eyes
For me it cries
Your name and mine inside a schedule upon a wall
Still finds a way to haunt me, though they're so small
Just walk away bonehead, you don't have to follow his excellency back home.
The empty congress on my side of the aisle are not the same
So, judging from their other ideas, if the administration thinks it is "magic beans and fairy dust", does that mean they are in favor of it?
Seriously, these people think that Obamacare is an improvement over what we had, that our friends are our enemies and visa versa, and that all money and property belong to the government, which doles it out to its friends but not its enemies.
President "naked unicorn rider" Obama should be a firm believer in "magic beans and fairy dust".
If we go over the cliff and bad things happen Republicans get blamed.
If we go over the cliff and good things happen Obama gets credit.
If we pass an obama plan and things go well obama gets the credit.
If we go over the cliff and bad things happen the republicans get the blame.
That is the reality, so what prevents the republicans from doing what is best for the country.
The problem with that is the republicans would look bad and very petulant for doing this.
The only leverage Obama has are the middle class Bush cuts. So why not bite the bullet pass those and then if you do not come to the table we will not raise the debt ceiling. Take away their ammo and then see we compromised. That is the only way to make him own it so to speak.
Republicans most places are doing a good impression of "Weekend at Bernies" politically..
Voting died Nov 6th... Chicago style thuggs own any future elections..
Most intelligent republicans are re-thinking their loyalty's..
2014 may be a popcorn fart for the republican party..
"Partys" seem to have become OBSOLETE..
Many republicans may NOT be republicans anymore..
BUT something "ELSE"... determined to "SMOKE" the HIVE...
To blow smoke at the collective... the HIVE.... to calm them down..
Killing the drones does nothing, you must capture and deal with the "QUEEN(s)"..
Both... Republican and Democrat QUEENS..
You must mask your political identity to be effective..
BOTH partys are HIVES... collectives.. with drones and Queens..
Smoke = burning hatred of the HIVE... concealed..
Literally speaking in my book.
I didn't want to visualize how Obunga would mount a unicorn.
Thanks for the image.
0bama counter-counter proposes that he will only accept 'Unicorns and Skittles.'
I do not agree that the republicans would look petulant. Otherwise we have been petulant since the bill was passed about 10 years ago. Obama is the one who said we should not raise taxes in a down economy. Well, here we are in a more down economy than when he said it. Obama would be the duplicitous one. Call his bluff. We have economic cancer. If we do not tackle it now it will complete the destruction.
The Republicans should do what those Wisconsin Dems did. Go into hiding. Leave DC and have no means to contact them. Let 0bama, Reid and Pelosi to deal with it with no Pubbie participation at all.
Don't increase revenues. It's really only recirculating debt anyway. Cut spending, instead.
You probably don't want to do a GIS of "nude obama on unicorn", because it is actually a popular artistic motif.
And no one seems to no why.
Keep one thing in mind, if they will rake the "wealthy"
over the coals, what makes you think they won't rake
YOU over them when the time comes.
Tip for Boehner:
Let Obama admin fool you once; shame on them.
Let them fool you twice, trice, or a Trillion times, shame on you!
I ask myself that all of the time. There have many military coups in many other countries for much less than this Prez has done to us.
If anybody knows about magic beans and fairy dust it would be this adminstration. Doesn't Obama sometimes ride a unicorn that craps skittles over the rainbow?
No deal - no increase in the debt limit. Time to face the music and live within our means. It will mean a couple years of struggle, then we come out of it much stronger and on a firm foundation for growth.
This generation needs to 'man up' and not pass our debt onto the next. People need to be held accountable for their actions and decisions.
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This is a very fun pool. A lot of fun, excitement, and smack talk for 30 bucks. We run three phases each season. Each phase lasts about 50 days and we take a couple week break between phases.
Here are the winners from the last five years:
2008 Phase I - Lead Pipe 21-9
2008 Phase II - Lead Pipe 23-7
2008 Phase III - Swerb 24-6
2009 Phase I - Bill Henry 22-8
2009 Phase II - Lead Pipe 23-6
2009 Phase III - Swerb 21-9
2010 Phase I - jjgmyers 22-8
2010 Phase II - jjgmyers 24-6
2010 Phase III - Earl 23-7
2011 Phase I - tpcatfox 21-9
2011 Phase II - Oatestache 21-9
2011 Phase III - tpcatfox 21-9
2012 Phase I - ASPDawgPound12 20-10
2012 Phase II - Govbarney 22-8
2012 Phase III - cpawonder 23-7
Phase I will last 53 days. The season starts on Tuesday, April 2 2013. Last day of selections will be Friday, May 24th.
The rules are simple. Pick one baseball team each night to simply win their game. You cannot pick the same team twice. And you have to select all 30 teams in baseball one time.
Contest lasts for 53 days. So seeing as how you need to pick every team in baseball one time and one time only, there will be 23 days you don't pick a game. Use those PASS days wisely when there is no strong selection amongst the teams you have left to use. All picks must be time stamped, in this thread, no later than the official start time of the game per MLB.com or else the pick is thrown out. While you don't have to post your picks until the start time of the game you are selecting (example: can post a pick for a 10:05 PM EST game at 10:01) ... you cannot change a posted pick once the days first game is underway. If your team is rained out, you get a PASS for that day and have to select that team for another game in the future.
The winner is the person with the most total wins after the Friday, May 24 games end. Winning % means nothing. Most total wins. If two people are tied at the end, and one is 22-8, and another is 22-7 (say due to a day #51 rainout) ... that is still a tie. Only category that means anything is total wins.
If everyone makes all their picks, each entrant will have picked exactly 30 games, each team in baseball one time, over a 53 day period. $30 per player, winner take all.
The tiebreaker, once we get there, and if we need it ... will be to pick the winners of every baseball game on the last day of the contest, Friday May 24. And note - Oct 3 is both the final day of the final phase of the contest, AND the tiebreaker day. Any competitors who could potentially be involved in a tie will have to pick the winners of all 15 games that day. And also identify their final Pick 30 selection, if they still have one pick left to make. The second tiebreaker, if needed, is total runs scored by all the teams you selected to win in the final day tiebreaker. Third tiebreaker would be run differential.
Let me know if you're in.


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The proliferation of variable generation technologies, particularly wind generation, into the bulk transmission grid in the U.S. and internationally has been significant over the past decade. This trend will most likely continue in light of national (in other countries) and state renewable portfolio standards. Thus, there is at present a need for generic, standard and publicly available models for variable generation technologies for the purpose of power system planning studies. EPRI has been a key participant and contributor in several industry wide efforts aiming to fulfill this need. These groups include the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) Renewable Energy Modeling Task Force, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Integration of Variable Generation Task Force, the IEEE Dynamic Performance of Wind Generation Working Group and the International Electrotechnical Commission TC 88 WG27.
In collaboration with these groups EPRI has been contributing to the industry wide effort for the development of public and generic models of the steady-state and dynamic performance of variable generation technologies for power system analysis. This technical update provides a summary of the work performed as part of this effort in 2013, continuing from the work done in previous years.


text: Some home improvement tasks are best left to the pros, unless you're very confident, very skilled, and very ready to get them done right. If you fail, you'll find yourself with problems that will add up later, in terms of maintenance problems with your home and nightmares at the time of sale. See full article.


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Required Language(s): English (ENG)
H5 Technologies, Inc. is a privately held, Draper Fisher Jurvetson funded
company located in San Francisco's SOMA district. H5 provides technology
based document review services to government agencies, law firms and
corporate counsels through both direct sales and outsourced service
contracts. H5's patented technology, which replicates and automates human
relevance assessments, along with our advanced linguistic analysis enables
the review of massive document collections with unparalleled results. H5
has have consistently outperformed alternative approaches to document
review on price, speed and above all, quality.
Our Professional Services Group consults with litigants and their legal
teams to devise a classification scheme and then trains our patented
software engine to automatically classify documents in the collection. H5
is seeking linguists to join us for several upcoming large projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Rapidly developing an understanding of new fields
- Reading a wide variety of documents, from email to academic articles;
synthesizing large amounts of information into a coherent picture of the
community that produced and used it
- Researching factual issues in complex litigation
- Interviewing subject matter experts
- Analyzing linguistic data
- Researching large corpora for linguistic patterns
- Identifying and modeling processes and relationships in a community
- Designing, building, and testing H5's unique and proprietary knowledge bases
Key Competencies
- Demonstrated understanding of role of syntax in language.
- Mastery of the English language.
- An interest in researching and modeling another community's structure and
the interests, goals, and constraints that shape the actions of members of that
community - experience in ethnography or anthropology a plus.
- Leadership skills, personal incentive and a demonstrated ability to initiate,
develop, and successfully conclude projects.
- A sharp eye for detail, precise thinking, ability to make close, analytical
judgments, and a practiced sense of order and organization.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, both autonomously and
- Experience in a software development environment a plus.
- Basic computer and software competency in a PC/Windows environment,
including Microsoft Office application. Basic familiarity with Unix and PERL -
programming skills a plus.
Minimal Qualifications
- Solid academic credentials: graduate-level coursework in linguistics
- Experience applying linguistic expertise to real language data -
experience in Corpus Analysis, Text Analysis, Conversational Analysis, or
Computational Linguistics a plus.
H5 Technologies fosters a culture that rewards personal excellence in the
pursuit of our common goals and is extraordinarily respectful of the
individual and of the creative, intellectual, and cultural diversity of our
team. Our culture has allowed us to attract and retain talented individuals
who are driven by a vision of the way we will transform the practice of
H5 Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.
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Address for Applications:
Director, Human Resources Katie Laine
c/o H5 Technologies
520 Third St. 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States of America
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Contact Information:
Gina Taranto
Email: gtaranto
Phone: 415.625.6701 ext. 307
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Crew work through rain in Dunkirk
Twenty years ago – 1993
The management of AL Tech Specialty Steel Corp. announced the appointment of Rocco Teta to the position of plant manager of the Dunkirk plant. A native of Troy, he began his career with AL Tech in 1953 at the Watervliet Plant of Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp. His most recent position was in Dunkirk as manager of operations. Mr. Teta currently resides in Dunkirk and is a member of Shorewood Country Club.
Thirty years ago – 1983
The main topic of concern discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Fredonia-Pomfret Youth Board was the need for a new site for the Hub Teen Center. The teen center would have to be relocated because of the planned Darwin R. Barker Library expansion project. Various locations in downtown Fredonia for the teen center were proposed.
Forty years ago – 1973
The Ray Burgun Trucking Co. of Brocton recently demolished the former Van Raalte garment plant on Ruggles Street in Dunkirk. This was the largest of 78 buildings to be razed under the city's 54.2-acre urban renewal program.
Fifty years ago – 1963
William, 12, and Leonard, 10, the sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Hausenbauer, 417 Woodrow Ave., Dunkirk own the latest Pets of the Week. They are "Fluffy," "Tricky," and "Bunny Boy," all 4-month-old rabbits.


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I think you should have left all that stuff out about what you think is going on in his personal life. It is not germane to the conversation and it may not even be true.John K
Really. Especially since... "it all worked out in the end".
I disagree John. I was writing about my experience. That was absolutely germane to the conversation. That being said, I know exactly what was going on with him as he told me. I was purposely vague as I did not think it was my place to communicate that on a public forum. However, I also didn't want to just say that he went missing on me without qualifying it. That would not have been fair.
I knew I would run the risk of upsetting the fan club.
I knew I would run the risk of upsetting the fan club. I just figured that a honest recount of events would be helpful.
Forrest, I appreciate your ENTIRE story. I'm looking forward to seeing some pretty pies coming out of the new oven. Enjoy!John, where did you get your oven in NJ? And what did you buy, if you don't mind me asking. Thanks in advance!
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A.R. Mitchell Museum & Gallery, 150 E. Main St., Trinidad, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The museum displays Western art, devotional art and historic photographs. Admission is $3 for adults and free for seniors and children. For information, call 719-846-4224.
Beulah History Center, 8882 Grand Ave. in Beulah, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and by appointment, call 485-3937.
Centennial High School Historical Museum, 2525 Mountview Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays when school is in session. The museum features clothing, annuals, photos and memorabilia. For information or to schedule a tour, call 545-2141 or 671-1852 or visit centenniallegacy.org.
Center for American Values, 101 S. Main St., Riverwalk Suite 100, is open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and features a collection of photos and information about more than 140 Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. For information, call 543-9502 or visit americanvaluescenter.org.
CMHIP (formerly Colorado State Hospital) Museum, 13th and Francisco Streets, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday, or by appointment by calling 543-2012. Admission is free. The museum features displays of old medical equipment, early photographs, ledgers and more from 1879 to the present. The website is cmhipmuseum.org.
Colorado State University-Pueblo Fine Art Gallery, 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Art/Music Building, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 549-2835.
Colorado State University-Pueblo Observatory, 4028 W. 11th St., is open to the public at 30 minutes past sunset the third Tuesday of each month for viewing the sky. For information, call 549-2683.
El Pueblo History Museum, 301 N. Union Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12, military and seniors. History Colorado members and children 5 and younger are free. Saturdays are Family Days with free admission for children younger than 12. For information or to book a docent-led tour, call 583-0453.
Fowler Historical Society, Fowler, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. New exhibits are shown every six months. For information, call 719-263-4046.
Fremont Center for the Arts, 505 Macon Ave., Canon City, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 275-2790.
Gallery of the Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe), 132 W. Ryus Ave., La Veta, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, featuring original art by local artists. For information, call 719-742-3074 during regular hours.
Gornick Slovenian Library and Museum and St. Mary's Genealogy Center, 211 E. Mesa Ave., is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday or by appointment. Free library/museum tours are available by calling 564-6779. Genealogy research is available through church records in the Pueblo Diocese from the 1800s through 1957, and through naturalization, census, cemetery and Internet immigration records. There is a minimal research fee. For information, call 564-1539.
Hose Co. No. 3 — Fire Museum, 116 Broadway Ave., is open by appointment only. There are photos and artifacts, including the 1882 hand-pulled Orman Hose Co. hose cart. Admission is by donation. Call Gary Micheli, 821-1273, or Mark Pickerel, 564-2794, to schedule a tour or for more information.
InfoZone News Museum, Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum, 505 Bent Ave., Las Animas, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The museum and art gallery features early 1900s artifacts and storefronts — bank, candy shop, jewelry store and barbershop — and a display on former U.S. ambassador Llewellyn Thompson. For information or tours, call 719-456-6066.
Koshare Indian Museum, 115 W. 18th St., La Junta, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 719-384-4411.
Lincoln Home, 2713 Grand Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment Saturday and Sunday.
Mountain Park Environmental Center, 9112 Mountain Park Road in Beulah, is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during events or programs, and features displays for children through adults on history and the bioregion. Tours by appointment at 485-4444 or visit hikeandlearn.org.
Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo, 5200 Nature Center Road, features natural beauty, picnic areas, fishing, trails, bookstore, gift shop, Coyote Grille and Raptor Center exhibits. The Raptor Center's hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For information, call 549-2414.
Otero Museum, 218 Anderson St., La Junta, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. daily Monday through Saturday. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
Pueblo Art Guild and Gallery, 1500 N. Santa Fe Ave., Mineral Palace Park, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, showing a variety of works by local artists. 543-2455 or www.puebloartguild.com.
Pueblo County Historical Society and Edward Broadhead Library, located in the Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center, 201 W. B St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Research library includes many books on Pueblo history, local school yearbooks, city directories and extensive photo collection. 543-6772.
Pueblo Railway Museum, 132 W. B St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and other times by appointment. The Colorado & Wyoming GP7 locomotive, The Patriot, is now on display. For information or appointments, call 251-5024.
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, Memorial Airport, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tours: 948-9219.
Pueblo Zoo and White Discovery Room are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 561-1452 for hours or visit pueblozoo.org.
Rocky Ford Historical Museum, 10005 Sycamore Ave. in Rocky Ford, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays during the winter. From May through August, the museum is open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For special tours, call Curator Bill Hodges at 462-5524. For information, call the museum at 254-6737. Admission is free.
Rosemount Museum, 419 W. 14th St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 545-5290.
Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center's gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 295-7200. Buell Children's Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center and Museum, 201 W. B St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military (with ID), $3 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger and center members. The museum features an extensive saddle collection, the Carlile piano, railroad exhibit, pictographs from western Pueblo County, Hispanic genealogy and more. Tours are available by calling 295-1517.
Steelworks Museum of Industry and Culture, 215 Canal St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 4-12 and free for children younger than 4 and museum members. Admission includes tours of the CF&I Mine Rescue Car No. 1. The main exhibit is The Story of Steel: 1915-1936. There also are photographic displays of mills and mines owned by Colorado Fuel & Iron Corp. and a medical display in the former company dispensary. For information, call 564-9086 or visit steelworks.us.
Trinidad Area Arts Council, First Street Gallery, 150 E. First St., is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For information, call 719-846-1441.
Trinidad History Museum, 312 E. Main St., Trinidad, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, May 1 to Sept. 30. The complex consists of the Baca House, Bloom Mansion, Santa Fe Trail Museum, Heritage Gardens, book and gift shop, and a Tourist and State Byways Information Center located in El Corazon de Trinidad National Historic District. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older, $3 for children 6-16, and free for children 5 and younger and History Colorado members. For information, call 719-846-7217 or visit historycolorado.org.
The Pueblo Chieftain invites local organizations to share photos and information about their recent events of community-wide interest. The free Community Corner feature appears in the Life section on Sundays.
Community Corner information forms are available at the newspaper's front desk, 825 W. Sixth St. Photos must be high-resolution and of good quality, with complete caption information; they may be posed or candid but should include no more than five individuals. Digital or computer photos should be emailed using the link above or directly to email@example.com. A maximum of four photos per event will be printed. The Chieftain reserves the right to determine if a photo is suitable for publication.
All photos and information must be submitted by noon Monday in order to appear the following Sunday. All photos and info forms must include at least one daytime contact phone number.


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text: LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CURRICULAR GUIDE Quality Management Associate in Applied Science Degree Curriculum Code: 0246 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2005) Quality management is an area of study which focuses on the managerial principles and statistical techniques that are necessary to continuously improve organizational effectiveness and ensure the delivery of high quality products and services. The quality management program offers students the opportunity to develop skills required for a career in quality with an emphasis in management areas. Students will study areas such as accounting, general business, international business, organizational development, probability and statistics, control charts, problem solving, quality improvement teams, quality planning and systems management,cost of quality, applied statistics and experimental design. This program provides excellent preparation for students to pursue certification through the American Society for Quality Control (ASQC) as a Certified Quality Technician or Manager. PREREQUISITES Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog. GENERAL EDUCATION General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 23. INFORMATION Contact the Technology Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 136, telephone number (517) 483-1336. REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 41 CREDITS CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS ACCG 101 Accounting Info for Management 3 QUAL 100 Intro Quality Assurance 4 QUAL 103 Probability/Stats Qual Assur 4 QUAL 104 Process Control Charting 3 QUAL 107 Problem-Solving Techniques 3 QUAL 124 Quality Service/Customer Satis 3 QUAL 200 Quality Improvement Teams 4 QUAL 203 Quality Systems Management 4 QUAL 205 Cost of Quality 3 QUAL 212 Applied Stats/Qual Assur 4 QUAL 224 Supervisory Skills for Quality 3 QUAL 242 Quality Auditing 3 LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 22 CREDITS Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below. CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 12 Credits (See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above) Writing Core Area 3 Speech Communication Core Area 3 Science/Technology Core Area 3 Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3 Mathematics Competency (See page 23 for information on how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.) CHOICE 2: Additional Related Courses 10 Credits QUAL 115 Metrology 4 QUAL 121 Intro Statistical Process Cont 3 QUAL 124 Quality Service/Customer Satis 3 QUAL 209 Reliability 3 QUAL 224 Supervisory Skills for Quality 3 QUAL 239 Qual Plan/Project Management 4 QUAL 251 Current Qual Assur Topics 1 QUAL 252 Current QA Topics II 2 MINIMUM TOTAL 63 SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments. I II III IV ACCG 101 QUAL 104 QUAL 200 QUAL 205 QUAL 100 QUAL 107 QUAL 212 Lim.Ch. QUAL 103 QUAL 203 QUAL 242 Lim.Ch. QUAL 124 QUAL 224 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.


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March 2012 News Articles
Gordon to Present Junior Recital April 5
March 30, 2012 | Permalink
Tabitha Gordon, an OBU music education major from Fort Worth, Texas, will present her junior recital on saxophone Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend the program in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium.
Gordon will
Burroughs Offers Perspective on True Worship
March 28, 2012 | Permalink
Students at OBU experienced the talent and wisdom of Bob and Esther Burroughs in Raley Chapel Wednesday morning. Instead of a traditional worship service, the Bisonnette Glee Club performed an anthem titled "Beholding All Your Glory," written
Faculty Band Leads Chapel Worship
March 28, 2012 | Permalink
For decades, OBU's weekly chapel services have featured musically gifted students and guests from around the world who use their talents to lead students in worship experiences. But some of the musically gifted worship leaders hold longstanding
Students Present Research at Communications Conference
March 28, 2012 | Permalink
Two OBU communications students recently presented their original research during the "New Voices, New Perspectives" Student Research Conference hosted by the University of North Texas March 9-10.
Lauren R. Smith, a junior from Greenwood, Ark.,
Bison In NAIA Title Game at 7 p.m. Tonight
March 20, 2012 | Permalink
For the second time in three years, the fourth time in the past 11 years, and the eighth time overall, the Oklahoma Baptist University Bison are in the NAIA Division 1 Basketball Championship Game. OBU will face Concordia University (Calif.) at
Bison Glee Club to Tour in Arkansas, Oklahoma
March 19, 2012 | Permalink
The Bison Glee Club, OBU's all-male choral group, will sing in Arkansas and Oklahoma during its Spring Tour March 30-April 2, with performances at schools, churches and a retirement community.
On Friday, March 30, the Bison Glee Club will
Bisonettes to Perform April 1 in Pryor, Newalla
March 19, 2012 | Permalink
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club will sing Sunday, April 1, in Pryor, Okla., and Newalla, Okla. The public is welcome to attend the free performances featuring some of the finest vocal musicians on the OBU campus.
The first performance will be during
Recital to Feature Soprano, Cello, Piano March 30
March 19, 2012 | Permalink
A trio of musicians, Dr. Jennifer McQuade, Thresa Swadley and Dr. Carol Ann Bell, will present a recital titled "American Music for Soprano, Cello and Piano" at the Enid Symphony Center on Friday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. The community is invited
Senior to Present 'Where Art Meets Cute' Show
March 19, 2012 | Permalink
A lover of all things "adorable and joyous," OBU senior Lauren Miller will present her art show, titled "Where Art Meets Cute," on March 30. The show will be displayed in the OBU art building gallery until April 2.
The title of her show, "Where
Parham Presents Senior Art Show March 16
March 14, 2012 | Permalink
Kristen Parham does not like being a copycat. Her instinctive predisposition to create new and unique pieces of art unlike anyone other artist's work is reflected in her senior art show, "Orange Marmalade," displayed in the OBU art building
Student Preacher Urges Classmates to Pursue Freedom
March 14, 2012 | Permalink
True freedom does two things. One, it drives Christians closer to God, and two, it drives Christians to love one another. On March 14, Jeremiah Custar exhorted students at OBU to pursue freedom in Christ by submitting to Him.
A senior from
Hundreds Gather to Remember Swim Champion
March 13, 2012 | Permalink
More than 700 members of the OBU community gathered Monday night, March 12, to remember the life of Iván Maciuniak, an OBU freshman who helped lead his team to a national swim championship the week before his death.
Maciuniak died Friday,
Kubicek Bases Minter Lecture on 'Jesus Principles'
March 13, 2012 | Permalink
Jeremie Kubicek told OBU students the secret to changing the world.
A native of Shawnee, Okla., the entrepreneur returned to his alma mater from Atlanta, Ga., where he leads GiANT Impact, to present the 2012 Minter Lectureship in Business,
Livingston, Muzljakovich Offer Senior Recital March 15
March 13, 2012 | Permalink
March 13, 2012
OBU seniors Jonathan Livingston, a tenor, and Sean Muzljakovich, a baritone, will present their senior recital Thursday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the free
Churchill Presents 'Random' Senior Art Show
March 9, 2012 | Permalink
OBU senior Ryan Churchill is an artist who is not particularly concerned with symbolism or coordination between his pieces. He is simply inspired by the things around him.
"Everything from films, books, music and random thoughts that pop into
Morvan Presents 'Look and Feel' Art Show
March 8, 2012 | Permalink
When OBU senior Aaron Morvan premiered his senior art show, titled "Look and Feel," on March 2, he encouraged attendees to touch everything with the hope his personality would be reflected through his art.
"People want to pick up, look at,
Simplicity Bases Boswell's Art Show
March 8, 2012 | Permalink
Marissa Boswell consistently finds joy in simplicity and reminiscence. Her senior art show at OBU, appropriately named "Simplify," reflected the nostalgic style within her work. Boswell's show opened Feb. 24 in the OBU Art Building gallery.
Alum Serves International Students in Hawaii
March 7, 2012 | Permalink
A trip to Hawaii may be the vacation of a lifetime for many people. For OBU alum Tram Nguyen, a journey to Hawaii has meant an opportunity to change lives.
Nguyen serves as a mission intern in a two-year contract with the North American Mission
Professor Emerita Ili Mae Harrison Dies at 96
March 7, 2012 | Permalink
Ili Mae Harrison, who served at OBU for 29 years as a professor of home economics, died Feb. 29, 2012, in Shawnee following a short illness. She was 96.
Harrison served at OBU from 1948-77. She arrived on Bison Hill as an instructor of home
Whitney Addresses 'Thirsting For God'
March 7, 2012 | Permalink
As humans progress through life, the outer "shell" of a person decays and weakens. Christians, however, have the opportunity to renew and strengthen their inner selves by reinforcing their personal relationships with God. One sign that a person
Basinger Shares 'The Nature of Things' in Art
March 6, 2012 | Permalink
OBU art student Ashlyn Basinger premiered her senior exhibit Jan. 28 in the campus Art Building gallery, displaying artistic talent in various mediums including ceramics, charcoal and fibers.
Each spring, OBU hosts a series of senior art shows,
Steele Urges Grads to Build Relationships, Be Civil
March 6, 2012 | Permalink
Oklahoma Rep. Kris Steele said he might not fit the "mold" of an expected commencement speaker: He is an OBU graduate who serves in a Methodist church while working as the Oklahoma Speaker of the House.
Steele drew his address for OBU's
Bison Claim NAIA Swimming Championship
March 5, 2012 | Permalink
The new kids on the block are National Champions.
Down a point to powerhouse Fresno Pacific with one event left, first-year Oklahoma Baptist's Ivan Maciuniak, Nick Schuttinger, Mateo Maciuniak and Daniel Ramirez turned in an NAIA record 2:57.83
Intramurals in Full Swing for Spring
March 5, 2012 | Permalink
Jose Carillo, an OBU student from Eakly, Okla., approaches the alley during an intramural costume bowling game on Feb. 29. Students participated in the games at Fire Lake Bowl in Shawnee as one of 10 sports offered through OBU's McDowell
OBU Encourages 'Technology Fast' among Students
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I'm still looking for advice on this.Thanks.Barry
What's the pre-heat time on that 3/4 soap Barry? Thanks.
I have the sure fire method for removing the sourness. Use IDY Seriously, though, I am by no means an expert on SD, but I believe you can mitigate bacterial activity with washing- adding a little starter to a lot of water and flour at room temp, letting the yeast activity build and then repeating. This should favor yeast over bacteria.At least, I think that's the gist of it. I'm probably way off. Someone will correct me, or, if they don't, do a search on 'washing.'Keep in mind that acid is a browning inhibitor, so your exceedingly sour dough is probably skewing the bake results a bit. A less sour dough probably will fall somewhere in between Glutenboy's and this one.
50/50 Central Milling Organic ABC Malted/High Mountain-High Protein62% hydration7.5% Ischia starter (at 50% hydration)1.5% EVOOI'm thinking that I will either cut back on the starter (maybe 5%) or decrease the time (to around 55 hours) next time, even though that puts me out of whack with Craig's calculations (I'm playing at the outer limit of his yellow range, so I now that I'm already an the outlier). Reactions?
It's interesting that JD got the exact opposite result here: http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,22649.msg232323.html#msg232323 in that the model would appear to have significantly underestimated his fermentation. Is it right that there was no salt in your formula? If not, that certainly contributed to the rapid fermentation.Also, if I remember right, you told me that you used a non-contact thermometer to determine your 55F temp. Point it at 5 different things, and you can get 5 different results based on the emissivity of the object. It could easily be giving you a reading that is off by a couple degrees, and that too would make a big difference. I'd be curious to know if you get the same result with a traditional thermometer that you know to be calibrated correctly.


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Thanks to a new advancement in GPS tracking technology, it is now possible to track fish in real-time. The new system lets researchers gather tracking information without retrieving the original tag attached to the fish, completely remotely. In the past, researchers were forced to tag fish, retrieve the tag, and download the information. Manually retrieving the GPS unit was probably the hardest part.
The new system works like this: every time the fish come near the surface of the water, a satellite in the sky records their position and how much time they spent in that spot. The information is used by scientists as well as governments and fisheries to track particular fish and trends. This new system was first tested on a large sunfish that scientists tracked for for nearly three months from the comfort of their laptops. This gave them a lot more information on the sunfish then they have ever had before, and proved that GPS tracking can be very useful in finding out the habits of marine life.
As of right now, these devices are a bit too big to use on most fish, but with time these devices will become smaller and more efficient, allowing us to track smaller fish such as tuna and sharks for commercial purposes. This will save millions of dollars for fisheries since they would now know the best spots to catch the fish they are seeking instead of randomly guessing where they might be traveling.
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"What right do they have to do this, to take away our freedoms?" Mary Anne Yep, co-founder and vice president of Triune Health Group in Chicago, recently asked of the Obama administration regarding the HHS Mandate. On Monday when the official comment period closed, thousands of individuals swamped the Department of Health and Human Services with concerns about the HHS Mandate and the effect it would have on religious liberty in the United States. The Heritage Foundation recently posted an update about HHS and the people against it:
After more than a year of public outrage, over 50 lawsuits against the anti-conscience mandate, and a federal judge's demand that HHS fix its coercive mandate, the Administration published a "notice of proposed rule making" (NPRM) on February 6. That proposed rule neither changes the underlying mandate finalized in law and currently in effect nor provides any workable or adequate solutions to the mandate's trampling on religious liberty.
Several organizations have published statements on the NPRM and HHS Mandate in general. Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the Catholic bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty released a statement on Monday regarding the mandate: (more…)


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Dr. Nikhil Jadhav
Hip Replacement Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Correction Procedure
Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy
Minimally Invasive Knee Correction Procedure
Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment
Scoliosis Correction Surgery
Treatment Of Meniscus Injury
Acl Reconstruction Procedure
Column Traumatology Procedure
Treatment of Mckinzie Treatment For Spine
Arthroscopy Procedure
Pelvic Rehabilitation Techniques
Rf Neurotomy Procedure
Orthopedic Surgery
Treatment of Rheumatic Complaints
Treatment Of Lumbago
Custom Splinting Bracing Procedure
Treatment of Joint Dislocation
Joint Mobilization Procedure
Treatment of Disc Prolapse
My mother has very paining knee, no walking, and do not standing very time. She has R.A+. So what she doing now?
I am 23 years old. I have suffered from chip fracture in foot and the plaster has been removed after 1 month so should I try to walk with stick or should walk without it.
I'm 25, I have been suffering with back pain from 1 year but every doctor said everything is normal. I don't know what is the problem. I live my day without planning like sleep, taking food. Which food I have to take to get my bones strongest. Suggest me please. Any exercises required to get relief from pain.
Joint pain is considered to be one of the first few signs of aging. According to the science of Ayurveda, joint pain is triggered mainly by an accumulation of toxins in the body. These toxins can create an imbalance in the doshas which in turn can cause pain and inflammation on the joints. Along with joint pain, a person is likely to experience a loss of flexibility, weakness, tenderness and enlargement of the joints.
Unlike some popular forms of medication that focus on relieving the pain, Ayurveda addresses the root cause of the issue. Panchkarma aims at cleansing the body of toxins and clearing blockages in the body's digestive and circulatory system. This helps the vatta dosha flow easily through the body and reduces pain associated with arthritis etc. Panchkarma can be defined as a collection of five ayurvedic techniques. These are:
- Vasti or Medicated Enema: Vasti aims at removing toxins and waste products from the body through the colon. In doing this, it cleanses the digestive channels and improves circulation of air or the vatta dosha in the body. With better circulation, joint pain is effectively reduced. An enema also nourishes the body and gives it the strength to rebuild tissues while boosting the immune system.
- Abhyanga or Full Body Massage: This technique helps I the removal of toxins from deep tissues within the body. It pacifies the vatta and nourishes the body while simultaneously reducing stress and enabling better quality sleep. A full body massage also helps calm the body both physically and mentally.
- Potli or Poultice Massage: As the name suggests, a potli involves massaging the body with medicated herbs tied together in a tiny bundle that has been warmed with medicated oils. This potli is then used to massage the entire body. This technique helps relax the muscles of the body and soothes the aggravated vatta dosha. It is very effective when it comes to providing relief from joint pains caused by arthritis, spondylitis, muscle cramps etc.
- Pizhichil or Rich Oil Massage: A rich oil massage involves subjecting the body to streams of lukewarm oil that has medicinal properties while simultaneously softly massaging the body. This type of massage helps relieve tension and stress and is a very effective remedy against joint pains. It is highly recommended in the case of rheumatic diseases.
- Svedana or Steam Bath: A steam bath helps cleanse the body both physically and mentally by aiding in the removal of toxins through sweat and calming the mind. It also helps soften the muscles and tissues and dilates the channels in the body.
Hip replacement surgery is a method wherein a defective hip joint is removed and replaced with an artificial hip joint. This procedure is only opted for after all the other treatments have failed to yield the desired effects. Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts. The goals of this surgery are to:
- Relieve pain
- Help the hip joint work better
- Improve walking and other movements.
Who Should Have Hip Replacement Surgery?
The most common reason for hip replacement is osteoarthritis in the hip joint. Your doctor might also suggest this surgery if you have:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (a disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling)
- Osteonecrosis (a disease that causes the bone in joints to die)
- Injury of the hip joint
- Bone tumors that break down the hip joint
Your doctor will likely suggest other treatments first, including:
- Walking aids, such as a cane
- An exercise program
- Physical therapy
- Medications
These treatments may decrease hip pain and improve function. Sometimes the pain remains and makes daily activities hard to do. In this case, your doctor may order an x-ray to look at the damage to the joint. If the x-ray shows damage and your hip joint hurts, you may need a hip replacement.
The Procedure-
Hip replacement surgery is a procedure that can either be performed by traditional means or a minimally invasive procedure. The primary difference between the two procedures is the size of the incision. The procedure begins with the doctor administering local anesthesia, though in certain cases, general anesthesia is also administered.
- An incision is then made along the hip and the muscles that are connected to the thigh bone are shifted, so that the hip joint is exposed.
- An equipment is then used to remove the ball socket of the joint by cutting the thighbone.
- The artificial joint is then fixed to the thighbone and it is allowed to adhere properly.
- Once the joint is fixed, the ball of the thighbone is then put in the hip socket.
- The fluids from the incision area are then allowed to drain.
- The hip muscles are then put in place and the incision is closed.
After the surgery, the recovery stage begins. The period of hospital stay post-surgery usually lasts for 4-6 days. A drainage tube is attached to the bladder to get rid of waste products from the body. Physical therapy begins immediately after the surgery and you will be able to walk after a few days with walking aids. The physical therapy continues for a few months after the surgery.
It is advised to avoid activities that involve twisting your leg for at least half a year. You should also avoid crossing the leg along the mid portion of your body. Your physiotherapist will provide you with exercises that aid to help you recover. Avoid climbing stairs and sit on chairs that have strong back support.
Hello. I am not sports man. I have no regular knee pain. But annual sports events, in cricket practice I feel right knee pain. Is it normal?
My brother have ankylosing spondylosis, n went 4 total hip replacement, n know pain in spin n spin also bend. please guide us.
I am suffering from burning sensation and pain over the knees at the lower portion of my thighs. I am 70. I have no other issues. I am taking ayurvedic medicine like guggulu etc without any relief. I presume nerves and muscle tissues are weakened. What is the remedy?
I have been diagnosed with lumbar spondylosis. I took physiotherapy for fifteen days. I got some relief. But if I stand for longer hours I get pain in my middle back. Pls advice.
Hello Doctor, I have a pain in my feet for 3 days after running with wrong shoes. Please help to cure this issue.
I stretch and lift weights. I am having pain in knee while bending. What can be done relieve the pain?
The sciatic pain caused due to a lumbar herniated disc can radiate down your legs and may make you immobile. It is quite common for a herniated disc to press against a nearby nerve and inflame, leading to pain radiating along the length of the affected sciatic nerve. For getting relief from lumbar herniated disc pain, you need to become active. Daily hamstring stretches are considered to be an effective way to tackle such pain if you do them regularly.
Here are three important hamstring stretches which will help you in strengthening your hamstring muscles:
- Seated chair stretches: This stretch is perfect for people whose mobility is limited or for those who have unusually tight hamstrings. It is carried out in a sitting position. While performing this stretch, you have to sit on a chair with another chair placed across. By resting one foot on the ground and the other on the second chair, you need to straighten your back and lean forward over the leg which is extended. Once you feel a stretch in the upper and rear thigh, you should be in that position for at least 30 seconds. You should switch legs and repeat the stretching exercise thrice for each leg.
- Towel hamstring stretch: If you like stretching while lying down, this stretch is an ideal option for you. For performing a towel hamstring stretch, you have to lie down on the floor and keep one leg flat. Tighten your abdominal muscles while you lift the other leg and keep it straight. You should wrap a belt around the elevated leg's instep and use it for pulling back the leg towards you. Hold the position for around 30 seconds when you feel a stretch.
- Wall hamstring stretch: This stretch is for people who find the towel hamstring stretch hard to execute. For such people, extra stability can be attained by taking help of a solid surface such as a door jamb or a wall. You can rest the raised leg against the wall for support. You need to lie on the floor near a wall corner and leave one leg straight while placing the other against the wall. Your hips should be on the floor.
While you do stretches of any kind, you should only stretch as far as you are comfortable. You must not stretch to a point which causes pain. These hamstring stretches are quite safe, but you should avoid them in case of any sudden, acute pain.
Most of us may not be aware, but the knee is the largest joint in the human body and contributes the maximum to a person's physical movement from one place to another. The knees play a significant role in a variety of movements including squatting, supporting the weight, running, kneeling, sitting, etc.
Whether it is a severe accident, osteoarthritis that set in with age, or other reasons, the result could be stiff, painful knees. The first line of treatment would be exercise, physiotherapy, and medications. However, if these do not work, then surgical treatment is the choice. Though usually it is reserved for people over the age of 50, there could be exceptions.
Given the number of functions it is involved in, when a serious procedure like knee replacement is being considered, the pain that the person would go through and the recovery time are two important parameters to address. It is best that the patient has a detailed discussion with the doctor and gets all doubts clarified. This will help both the patient and the doctor have realistic and practical expectations about what to expect after the surgery.
So, when pain and stiffness make knee replacement inevitable, prepare for it. The following sequence outlines what happens right from surgery to recovery.
Under general anesthesia, the damaged portion of the knee is removed, and a prosthesis (metal or plastic) is used to replace the removed portion.
Hospital stay can range from 3 to 5 days.
In about a month, the patient will have remarkable recovery, with almost no pain.
Though not advisable, most patients would be able to stand and do basic movement on the day of surgery.
Begin walking with the support of parallel bars and continue using cane/walker/crutches for the first few days to avoid overload on the knees.
With proper support, walking is possible in 3 to 5 days. Continue using a cane for the next few weeks to strengthen the knee.
Schedule a postoperative visit in the 4th to 6th week after surgery.
Draw up an exercise routine with your physiotherapist.
Ice pack can be applied to control swelling.
Driving should be possible, once you are off pain medications, as these can make you drowsy.
Blood clot in the surgical site causing a bruise will disappear in a couple of weeks.
Knee replacement is almost magical as in the long run (10 years postoperatively), there is a good 98% chances of success.
Having said this, it is important to remember each person responds differently to the procedure and therefore treatment/rehabilitation is completely personalized.
Knee pain. When legs are folded for some time and on straightening there is acute pain in the back of knee. Also when there is some strain on that leg, Like I have something heavy on my hand and am taking stairs. Problem is with left leg only. This is in the leg muscle and back of the knee.
Hello Doctor my age 26 3 month se Jab subah uthata hu to stand hone par mere pure flat foot (Talwe) me bahot pain hota hai mostly center of ankle (Aedi) me. Pls suggests me homeopathy medicine. Thank you.
What are the Different Kinds of Arthritis and How to Treat Them?
Arthritis is a very common medical condition that affects a lot of adults as they age. It occurs due to inflammation of the joints, which can be caused by a number of factors such as aging, injury or infection. There are over a hundred different kinds of arthritis that cause various sorts of problems to those affected. However, this condition can be broadly classified into two major types, which include the following:
- Osteoarthritis- Also known as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is the most common kind of chronic condition to affect the joints. This occurs when the cartilage that surrounds the joint wears away and allows the ends of bones to rub against each other causing immense pain and is often accompanied by inflammation and swelling. The primary cause of osteoarthritis is aging, obesity and occurs mainly due to pressure on the joints.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis- This is the most common type of arthritis that occurs due to joint inflammation. It is an autoimmune condition, which means that it is caused by a dysfunction of the immune system that leads to inflammation of the joints. Chronic inflammation causes joint deformities and even the development of rheumatoid nodules on the skin around the joint. Two-thirds of patients affected by rheumatoid arthritis are women.
Depending on the nature of the condition and the age and medical history of the patient, diagnosis, and treatment of arthritis varies. Although there is no permanent cure for arthritis, especially the type caused by aging, a number of remedies exist that provide relief from pain.
Some of the common methods of treatment for arthritis are:
- Medication- Some medicines provide relief from the pain of arthritis if it is not too severe. These include painkillers, anti-inflammatory pills, sprays, and ointments, etc. In case of high-intensity pain, codeine is often prescribed.
- Stem Cell Therapy or PRP Therapy- This method involves drawing platelets from the patient's own blood and injecting it into the inflamed parts of the joint in order to repair damaged muscles and alleviate pain. This treatment stimulates natural healing process of body and is free from side effects.
- Injections- A number of anti-inflammatory substances and lubricants can be injected into the affected joints to decrease pain. Ozone gas injections or hyaluronic acid injections are an example of this.
- Intramuscular Stimulation- Targeted treatment of tender points in muscle help to relieve muscle spasm associated with arthritis and also improves joint mobility and decreases pain.
- Surgery- In extreme cases, surgical procedures are resorted to for treating arthritis. However, successful surgery cannot always be guaranteed and it comes with its own set of risks.
Tennis elbow is a condition, which is characterized by the inflammation of the tendons occurring in the elbow region due to excess use of the muscle groups present in the overarm. Tennis elbow can cause a lot of distress once it occurs so it is best to perform certain exercises to strengthen the muscle groups in your overarm so that muscle strain does not occur during your physical activities.
Read on more to find about all the different ways to strengthen your muscle groups to prevent tennis elbow:
- Staying in good physical shape overall tones your body and strengthens your muscle groups, thus reducing the likelihood of tennis elbow.
- It is also important that the physical activities, which are performed by you are done using proper technique as otherwise undue strain might cause unnecessary discomfort and pain.
- You should try strengthening the muscles in your shoulder, arm and upper back to reduce the stress your elbow undergoes during physical activity.
- Using a counterforce brace for activities, which include twisting or grasping of the arm can also help. The use of a counterforce brace is to distribute the pressure throughout the arm, which reduces the stress on the elbow. The brace is highly recommended for people who are likely to develop tennis elbow. One should consult a doctor before opting for a counter brace.
However, it is not a substitute for rehab exercises. If repeated arm movements or certain physical activities are causing discomfort or pain in the elbow region, check for alternative ways of performing the task. If you have taken up tennis, cricket or golf as a sport, it is highly recommended that you take proper lessons in technique as these sports involve twisting and grasping your arm, which can cause injuries if you do not follow proper techniques. Also keep in mind to choose sports equipments which are at par with your physical fitness, flexibility and strength.
For daily activities, take a note of the activities, which involve putting stress on your elbows. In such instances follow techniques or different ways to perform the tasks, which will put minimum stress or pressure on your elbows. Also, apart from using the technique one has to stay fit, for which getting regular body health checkup is very important.
Along with curing anger and stress, yoga is also beneficial in treating osteoporosis, either by itself or in combination with different medicines. Osteoporosis is an illness described by weak and diminishing bones that can result in cracks and fractures in the bones. Some of the postures that can be helpful in treating osteoporosis are as follows:
- Utthita trikonasana: Uttihita trikonasana is an expanded triangle posture which is helpful in curing many diseases. Along with diminishing the side effects of osteoporosis, it additionally avoids soreness, increases strength and gets rid of spinal pain. Begin this posture by standing straight with your legs separated by four feet. Then, extend the arms to the ground with the palm facing downwards. Slide the left leg across the right side of your body. You need to slide it behind the left leg. Now extend your right leg towards the left side of your body. This will leave you in a sitting position. Where your right leg is placed on top of your left leg, make sure both your knees are on top of each other. Now straighten your body to an upright position.
- Ardha chandrasana: This asana is also called as the half-moon posture. This posture comes under hatha yoga and is beneficial for various medical issues, for example, osteoporosis, menstrual issues, exhaustion, sciatica and stomach-related cramps. You can practice this pose to get rid of osteoporosis and appreciate a sound body.
- Padangusthasana: This stance delicately stretches and strengthens persistently tight hamstrings.
- Adho mukha svanasana: It is one of yoga's most commonly practiced postures. Adho mukha svanasana offers a definitive wholesome, reviving stretch.
- Utthita hasta padangustasana: In this pose, keeping up the balance while standing on one foot strengthens your endurance capabilities.
- Utthita parsvakonasana: Discover the flexibility in your sides of the body from your heel to your fingertips with an extended side angle pose.
- Utthita trikonasana: It is a broadened triangle posture and is important as a standing posture in many styles of yoga.
- Ardha chandrasana: Make proper balance with your leg and the lower part of your leg as you look for strength and flexibility into this adjusting posture.
- Parivrtta parsvakonasana: This revolved side angle pose, a variation of utthita parsvakonasana requires a considerable measure of adaptability to bend flexibly and balance on the back heel.
- Uttanasana: Uttanasana will awaken your hamstrings and will help you to calm your brain.
- Urdhva dhanurasana: Urdhva dhanurasana can help in strengthening your arms, legs, abdomen and spine all at once.
- Virabhadrasana: Named after a wild warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, this adaptation of a warrior pose increases the stamina.
Yoga is one of the most secure measures and medicines for osteoporosis. It is something that anyone of any age can do at any place. The advantages are numerous and dangers are few if done properly.
Sciatica is a very common neuropathic pain that is caused by damage to the sciatic nerve, a large nerve that runs from the lower back region down the end of each leg. It is the largest single nerve in the body.
This condition affects around 4 out of 10 people at some point of their lives. The nature of the pain varies from a mild ache to a sharp stinging sensation and may cause feelings of numbness and extreme weakness.
Causes of Sciatica
The causes for the onset of Sciatica are numerous. Some of them are as follows:
- Slipped lumbar disc
- Muscle inflammation
- Internal bleeding
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Awkward sleeping position
- Uncomfortable footwear
- Spinal injury
How can physical therapy help?
There are many ways of treating Sciatica, such as medication, acupuncture and surgery, which can provide relief. The most common and easy treatment method however is physical therapy. A progressive and controlled exercise routine that is specifically tailored to the nature of the condition in consultation with a physical therapist acts as an effective remedy in treating the problem. It alleviates pain and also eliminates the chances of relapse.
Physical therapy exercises used to treat Sciatica are of many types. They are a combination of core strengthening, muscular stretching and aerobic conditioning routines, which aim at correcting the root of the problem.
The different types of exercises employed to treat Sciatica include the following:
- Strengthening exercises: These aim at strengthening the spinal column and the pelvic region, which includes the hips and buttocks. They help in making the muscles and ligaments in this region more robust and allow for improved flexibility and support.Lunges and squats are some of the examples.
- Stretching exercises: These provide pain relief through improved agility and flexibility. The most important aspect of these routines is stretching and exercising the hamstring. Hamstring, stretches, calf stretches and tricep stretches are a part of stretching exercises.
- Aerobic conditioning: These are cardiovascular exercises of low intensity, which provide pain relief through the release of endorphins and the facilitation of fluid and nutrient exchange. Examples of these are swimming and brisk walking.