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Burke analyzed the rising Christian debate over the national debt as a spiritual matter, gleaning that comment from Jerry Newcombe, host of a television show sponsored by Coral Ridge Ministries, talking to the Family Research Council and scanning the voices on the political right and left
The debate is a great opportunity to wave the morality banner, says John Green, an expert on religion and politics from the University of Akron in Ohio. Burke writes:
First, the national debt is a good mobilizing issue for the Republican coalition, able to unite social conservatives and fiscal hawks, whose alliance has sometimes been strained. Secondly, it allows religious leaders to ride the Tea Party wave of anger against government spending. And lastly, it broadens the conservative Christian agenda beyond such culture war battles as abortion and gay marriage.
From the left, comes Rev. Jim Wallis, head of the Washington-based group Sojourners, has a comeback. He tells Burke:
I wish the Family Research Council and Coral Ridge Ministries would have recognized the debt as a moral issue before they supported two unnecessary and immoral wars and endless corporate subsidies for years.
And both sides can sling Scripture, with the progressives pointing to biblical demands to care for the poor.
THINK ABOUT IT: How do your religious views affect your view on the national debt. Was the extension of the Bush tax cuts a matter of morality as well as money?
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More than 60 per cent of food on sale in the United States contains a genetically modified component it was disclosed yesterday, as consumer groups flocked to the first public forum on the subject in Chicago. The proportion of processed foods containing some GM ingredients is even higher.
More than 60 per cent of food on sale in the United States contains a genetically modified component it was disclosed yesterday, as consumer groups flocked to the first public forum on the subject in Chicago. The proportion of processed foods containing some GM ingredients is even higher.
The Chicago meeting, organised by the US food safety watchdog the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was more than five times over-subscribed, drawing more than 1,000 people to the commercial centre of America's farm and cattle belt, many of them consumers anxious to vent their concerns.
The meeting opened amid fierce criticism of the FDA, which kept members of the public at a hotel more than 15 minutes drive away, a decision which fuelled an angry street protest.
But the latest revelations from the biotechnology industry, on the extent to which GM foods have already penetrated the supermarket shelves, will cause further alarm.
One reason for the high penetration of GM foods in the US is the extensive use of soya derivatives in processed food. More than 60 per cent of soya beans grown in the US is now genetically modified. The figures help to explain why US food producers are so reluctant to accept compulsory labelling: not only do they fear it would deter consumers from buying, it could also prompt a severe disruption in the market if consumer resistance approached European levels.
Yesterday's meeting constituted a sharp turn in the US government's policy of outright support for the biotechnology industry. But it also reflected official worries about what could happen if European-scale protests erupted in the US. The prevailing mood had little of the sunny optimism that has characterised industry pronouncements so far.
The view that Americans are unconcerned about GM foods was disproved by the turnout in Chicago yesterday. Labelling was the most contentious issue, with the industry insisting it was unnecessary and could be misleading, and opponents calling for "transparency" to increase public confidence.
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X-Men Arcade (XBLA, PSN) Review
The video game world was a different place 18 years ago. Not everyone and their grandmother had a console, and the only way to play multiplayer was to have the person sitting next to you. But perhaps the biggest difference was that back then arcades actually mattered. There was nothing like going out and spending every quarter you could find on all of your favorites, and for a lot of people X-Men Arcade was one of those games. While I unfortunately missed out on the initial run of the game, I did get a few chances to play on the original arcade cabinet, which helped it to stand out amidst the other games. It featured two screens and up to six players at once, which led to large crowds gathering around to see the X-Men do combat and save the day once more. Nearly 20 years later, the game is released on PSN and XBLA, but how does the game stack up once you take it out of its natural habitat?
Those looking for nostalgia will be happy to know that the gameplay has not changed at all, though players looking for more depth will be disappointed to hear that nothing has been added, either. This means that the repetitive nature of old-school brawlers is still present here, the dialogue is cheesy, and there are plenty of cheap tactics used throughout. In the end this doesn't play that big of a role in the final outcome of the game as it's just as fun to play now as it was all those years ago.
As mentioned earlier, the game is a direct port from the arcade classic, meaning many people are going to feel at home right away. You pick one of six X-Men, including Cyclops, Colossus, Storm, Nightcrawler, Dazzler, and, of course, Wolverine and then attempt to stop Megneto from taking over the world, until you eventually battle with the villain himself. It's not the most in-depth story, but you have to think of the context in which this game was originally released. It was meant to eat your quarters, not make you think about the choices you make and their consequences.
That arm hair will forever haunt me.
If you do decide to think about consequences and the events surrounding you, you'll notice a lot of logic holes. You'll be fighting endless hordes of Sentinels who look oddly similar, along with other supervillians such as Mystique and the Juggernaut. Each character has their own mutant powers, such as Cyclop's eye blast, Nightcrawler's teleporting and Wolverine's claws. These powers use up a bit of your health, which required you to carefully plan your attacks when money was on the line. Now that you don't have that restriction, you can essentially spam the power button constantly, but that's no fun. Unless you want to pretend you're a rich kid from the early 90s who spends his parent's wealth on X-Men Arcade, which then it's entirely ok to do.
All of the X-Men are decked out in their original 1992 costumes, which makes the game a neat little time capsule for Marvel fans. In one of those rare cases where it works, they also decided to not change any of the game's original horrible dialogue (my favorite being "I am Megneto, Master of Magnet"). The Engrish is everywhere in this game, as is repetitive, slightly catchy music. Modern gamers who never experienced these styles of games are going to quickly be turned off, but long-time fans will appreciate every poorly written line.
Online play works great as well, with lag only noticeable when all six players are using their mutant powers on one boss. You can jump in and drop out on any game, and even customize your search for optimal results. You can even decide what version of the game you want to play; the US or Japanese version. In an odd twist, the Japanese version is actually easier than the US version, as mutant powers are powered by Power Tokens, and other items are dropped by enemies as well. You can also select difficulty, which you'll want to switch up depending on how many players you have in your game.
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X-Men Arcade isn't going to wow anybody with its presentation, story, or even gameplay. It's a shame they couldn't add extra characters or even an option for updated graphics, but at the same time it helps the game keep its original charm. Most players who didn't spend all their quarters on this game aren't likely to understand why people are so excited about this release, and they'll scoff at the 800MP (or $10 on PSN) price tag. While I think most people would agree that 400MP (or $5 on PSN) would be a fairer price, the nostalgia is worth every penny if you experienced it nearly 20 years ago.


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John Kasich marked his first 100 days in office last week, a gubernatorial milepost that, in his case, does not
end a political honeymoon. The differences - with unions and Democrats, especially - started before he took office. Those who voted for Kasich and now say they're angry must not have paid attention to his campaign. Kasich was not coy. He has done as he said he would. He'd promised to make the tough calls, and said one term was fine with him: "I just want to fix the state and get the heck out of this as soon as I can." Ohio's economic problems are deeply rooted, the result of years of bad management and dithering. The coming days will continue to be painful and productive. Kasich and the Republican-controlled Statehouse have accomplished more in these 100 days than the last lot pretty much did in all of 2010. Work has focused largely on creating jobs and cleaning up the state's fiscal
Kasich killed the expensive 3C commuter train, restored two snow days to school districts, passed the Jobs Ohio program to privatize development efforts, and ushered in an initiative to remove regulatory obstacles for businesses.
The most controversial issue on his agenda, however, remains Senate Bill 5. Opponents say it guts collective bargaining. But Kasich argues it provides school boards and municipalities the tools they need to absorb state budget cuts. Unless governments regain control over employee expenses, local taxpayers will continue to pay for salary and benefit programs that far exceed those available in the private sector. A referendum aiming to overturn the law looms for November. Ohio may well become the battleground state for public-employee unions.
Kasich, however, had little choice other than to step on toes. He arrived facing an $8 billion state budget deficit. His goals are to restructure government and do so without concessions to special interests.
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A federal lawsuit accuses two towns dominated by a polygamous sect of failing to protect non-members and of enforcing the edicts of imprisoned sect leader Warren Jeffs over the law, The Salt Lake City Tribune reports.
The U.S. Justice Department, in a complaint filed Thursday in Arizona, leveled nearly two dozen allegations against officials in the border towns of Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Ariz., many involving the policy agency they share.
READ: The federal complaint
The complaint charges the two towns with "operating as an arm of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," for at least 20 years.
Jeffs, former president of the FLDS, is serving a life sentence in Texas after convictions on child-sex and bigamy charges but maintains control of the communities, the Associated Press reports.
The suit, charging religious discrimination, was brought on behalf of residents who were never FLDS members, those who have been excommunicated from the sect and those who left on their own.
In a list of alleged incidents, the complaint charges that town marshals confronted a sect member in an effort to return an underage bride to her husband's home after she had fled.
Other charges include police allegedly helping euthanize the town's dogs at Jeffs' order and threatening the arrest of non-FLDS children if they continued to play at a city park.
The charges even involve claims that water and power utilities refused to give housing permits and utility connections to people who were not members of the sect.
Doug is an unrepentant news junkie who loves breaking news and has been known to watch C-SPAN even on vacation. He has covered a wide range of domestic and international news stories, from prison riots in Oklahoma to the Moscow coup against Mikhail Gorbachev. Doug previously served as foreign editor at USA TODAY. More about Doug
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Negotiating like a pro is a skill that fortunately can be learned in just a few hours and PropertyTutors are arguably some of the best negotiators around so you're in for a treat! Next Wednesday 9th December a couple of our top negotiators will let you know how they do it.
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Re: Calculating a simple integral
Am 09.06.2013 10:26, schrieb dsmirnov90 at gmail.com:
> If there is a way to calculate with Mathematica the following integral:
> in = -((-1 + Cos[kz])/(kz^2 (kr^2 + kz^2)^2 (kz^2 - 4 \[Pi]^2)^2))
> Integrate[in, {kz, -Infinity, Infinity}, Assumptions -> kr > 0]
> Another system calculates the same integral instantly. :)
Did you check the numerics?
The expression is a square of
f[x_,a_] = Sin[x/2]((x (x - 2 Pi)(x + 2 Pi)) /(x^2+a^2)
This function looks like a multiple Sinc function with a canceling of
zeroes of the numerator function sin(x/2) at x = 0 and +- 2pi by the
denominator polynomial.
Mathematica sticks in Nirwana with the definite integral but
accomplishes to find the indefinite integral
F[x_,a_] = Integrate[f[x,a]^2,x]
But, of course, with doubious imaginary parts and a definitely wrong
Limit[ F[x,a]-F[-x,a],x->oo]
despite the fact, that the derivative of F wrt to x is correct.
Another hint here, that the new developments in finding definite
integrals are probably full of errors implemented.
When setting
$Assumptions=x \in Reals && a>0
I got an errormessage by NIntegrate, that x > 1/4096 :-(
But the FourierTransform package is working
FL[a_]= Limit[ Sqrt[2 Pi] FourierTansform[f[x,a]^2,x,k ], k->0]
Compare numerically eg
NIntegrate[ f[x,0.05`20]^2,{x,-oo,oo},WorkingPrecision->20]
Hope ist helps.
Roland Franzius


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Opel Movano Upgrade: More economy, power and comfort
- Up to 8 percent reduced fuel consumption thanks to Start/Stop
- Extra 15 percent towing capacity for selected Movano models
- New semi-glazed variant with money-saving passenger car classification
Rüsselsheim. Opels versatile and highly successful light commercial vehicle, the Movano, is now even more fuel efficient and therefore even cheaper to run thanks to Start/Stop technology. The system is now available in combination with all manual transmission 2.3 CDTI 100 hp and 125 hp panel van variants. It cuts fuel consumption and emissions by up to 8 percent compared to the same models without Start/Stop. For example, the short-wheel base and low roof Movano combi variant now only uses 6.7 l/100 km or 176 g/km CO2.
Now that we have added Start/Stop to the Movano line-up, Opels light commercial vehicle is even more appealing to commercial customers, says Acting Opel Vice President Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Duncan Aldred. Cost of ownership and the environment are key factors for fleet customers. Thats why we are constantly improving the Movano offer so that we can better meet our customer needs.
Movano now equipped for bigger loads and with extra comfort
Further enhancements to the Movano offer include a 15 percent increase in towing capacity. The towing capability (braked) of the Movano chassis/crew cab rear wheel drive (RWD) and dual rear wheel (DRW) variants has been increased from 3 to 3.5 tons as standard. So these two Movano variants are even better equipped to deal with heavy transport duties.
A new option that increases the Movanos ride comfort even further and improves access to the loading bay is the pneumatic suspension. The feature is available for all 3.5 ton front-wheel drive versions of the panel van and chassis/crew cab. The pneumatic suspension is very user-friendly as it is operated by remote control. It can raise the van by seven centimeters from the standard setting and can lower it by 20 centimeters. Loading and unloading are thus made easier.
New semi-glazed Combi as passenger car
Customers with cost of ownership as a top priority might consider buying the new semi-glazed combi variant. It has M1 passenger car type approval so that insurance and tax costs are kept to a minimum. Alternatively customers can opt for the fully glazed Combi which also benefits from M1 type classification.
The Opel Movano offers innovative technologies and excellent functionality and economy. Its cabin boasts high-quality, durable materials and surfaces, excellent all-around visibility and a host of practical storage compartments. It also features multi-adjustable seats and a height-adjustable steering column ensuring every driver can achieve a comfortable driving position. Alongside capacity and dimensions, ergonomics and functionality play a vital role in the world of heavy vans.
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Detectives Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson are together again!
At least, the actors behind the beloved Law & Order: SVU characters are. Christopher Meloni, who left the series prior to the season 12 finale, and Mariska Hargitay reunited in New York and shared a selfie from the get-together on Twitter.
"Meeting peeps NYC #hanginWithAFriend," Meloni tweeted.
Meeting peeps NYC #hanginWithAFriend pic.twitter.com/3DbyVDrZsV— Chris Meloni (@Chris_Meloni) March 11, 2016
NEWS: Is Taylor Swift Headed to 'Law & Order: SVU'?! Mariska Hargitay Says It's in the Works
Before SVU fans get too excited that this could mean Meloni is returning to the show, he recently shot down any chance of that. "I heard that rumor along with everybody else," he told the Huffington Post. "I have no idea where that came from or what that was about."
He reiterated that point when a fan tweeted excitement over an onscreen reunion and Meloni replied, "HEY! Stay focused!" and linked to his new series, WGN's Underground.
HEY! Stay focused! @UndergroundWGN every Wed. Check it https://t.co/rP9oDs8UQR— Chris Meloni (@Chris_Meloni) March 11, 2016
"When I first left, I felt like the house cat that was locked out of the house and had to fend for himself, but things have settled into a really good rhythm," the actor also told The Daily Beast of his departure. "I'm so happy. This is why I left, really."
In actual reunion news, get the latest scoop on who's joining the cast of Netflix's Gilmore Girls revival in the below video.


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Screening by coral green fluorescent protein (GFP)-like chromoproteins supports a role in photoprotection of zooxanthellae
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DOI: 10.1007/s00338-012-0994-9
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- Smith, E.G., D'Angelo, C., Salih, A. et al. Coral Reefs (2013) 32: 463. doi:10.1007/s00338-012-0994-9
Green fluorescent protein (GFP)-like pigments are responsible for the vivid colouration of many reef-building corals and have been proposed to act as photoprotectants. Their role remains controversial because the functional mechanism has not been elucidated. We provide direct evidence to support a photoprotective role of the non-fluorescent chromoproteins (CPs) that form a biochemically and photophysically distinct group of GFP-like proteins. Based on observations of Acropora nobilis from the Great Barrier Reef, we explored the photoprotective role of CPs by analysing five coral species under controlled conditions. In vitro and in hospite analyses of chlorophyll excitation demonstrate that screening by CPs leads to a reduction in chlorophyll excitation corresponding to the spectral properties of the specific CPs present in the coral tissues. Between 562 and 586 nm, the CPs maximal absorption range, there was an up to 50 % reduction of chlorophyll excitation. The screening was consistent for established and regenerating tissue and amongst symbiont clades A, C and D. Moreover, among two differently pigmented morphs of Acropora valida grown under identical light conditions and hosting subclade type C3 symbionts, high CP expression correlated with reduced photodamage under acute light stress.


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Arsenal lost their grip on the Emirates Cup but restored some pride with a win over Real Madrid.
After the match Emmanuel Adebayor discussed:
- giving confidence back to the fans
- the impact of new signings
- showing heart
- his goal
- putting the summer behind him
- the importance of the Emirates Cup
- getting off to a strong start
Subscribers can now watch this interview on Arsenal TV Online. If you don't subscribe to TV Online, click on the black panel opposite.Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Expert Advice: Find the Right Nashville Wedding Venue, Based on Your Personality and Style {Part 1)
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Choosing your wedding venue can be challenging. There are so many things to consider. Your preferred wedding style will play a major role but so will your personality. Your personality will determine how much effort you are wiling and able to devote to customizing your venue.
After speaking with Nashville wedding planner, Sarah, of Music City Events, I gained a better insight into Nashville wedding venues and how you, as a bride, might determine the one that's right for you.
As a general rule of thumb: the more flexibility the venue offers, the more distinct your wedding, and the more work for you (or your wedding planner). In fact, if the venue is a complete blank space, you can truly transform the space, bring in a variety of wedding vendors BUT it will require you to hire a strong wedding planner (which you should anyway) or be incredibly skilled at event planning. On the other hand, the less flexibility the venue offers, the easier your wedding is to plan but there's also a greater chance that your wedding will look like other weddings in the space. Sarah was clear to note throughout our conversation that there are exceptions to every rule but she was willing to offer the below general guidelines for those selecting the location for their Nashville.
Front Porch Farms: Photos: Lotus Blossom Photography
Venue Type 1: Turnkey Wedding Venues (Flexibility: Some/ Work for the bride: Very Little)
These venues will be the easiest venue for you as you plan your wedding but most will offer the least flexibility. They come with everything you need, such as an on-site caterer, event manager, chairs, tables, linen, and silverware. Because most of the options are standard, it will take a bit of creativity and maybe extra money to keep it looking like someone else's.
Examples: Hotel ballrooms, restaurants, country clubs, museums
Think: Nashville Zoo, Nashville City Club, Hard Rock Café, Hutton Hotel, Sambuca Restaurant, Cedarwood, Mere Bulls Restaurant, The Parthenon, Gaylord
What Brides Love: These venues are built for events. Everything is taken care of. We call these turnkey venues because you walk in, sign contract, pick a meal from 4-5 basic menus, tweak a bit, everything taken care of because they include wait staff, chairs, tables, linen, china, event manager, liquor, linen, food, service. You don't have to worry about anything. You bring music, flowers, photographer. This venue type is great for a bride who doesn't want to find and manage various service providers. And the great thing about hotels is they are easy for out of town guests who can leave your wedding and head to their room.
What Brides Should Consider: Because everything is included, there usually isn't much room for customization. For instance, all of these have on-site catering so you aren't able to bring in your favorite caterer. If you wanted say an Asian Fusion style menu, they wouldn't be able to offer it if that's not something they cook and you couldn't bring someone in from outside. You can tweak their menu and many of these locations have great food. For design, you usually are offered a basic linen, 1 chair type, 1 china pattern, so there is not much variety. Some will allow you to rent linen, china but that kind of defeats the purpose of these venues, which is to be somewhat easy.
The cost of a wedding at an easy location isn't much more than other venues. Most have a minimum food and beverage amount that you must spend. These spaces are usually challenging to use for ceremony and reception because space is limited to you may have to use the ballroom for both and flip the space, which can be awkward for guests and expensive for you.
As we said initially, there are always exceptions. For instance, the Nashville Zoo requires their catering but beyond that, brides have many options to customize the space and there are many different spaces to use – from indoor to outdoor. With some of the others, like Cedarwood, you can customize many of your design packages to achieve varied looks. But what all of these have in common is catering and other vendor options are limited, which is great for some brides and less desirable for others.
Nashville Zoo; Photos: Krista Lee Photography
Hutton Hotel; Photo: Dove Wedding Photography
Sambuca Restaurant
Country Music Hall of Fame; Photos: Chris and Adrienne Scott
Venue Type 2: Semi-Turnkey Wedding Venues (Flexibility: Moderate / Work for the bride: Moderate)
These venues include SOME of the standard event needs. They might include an on-site coordinator, chairs, tables, linen, and silverware. Most allow you to choose your caterer or select from a preferred list. These venues are the second easiest option for you as you plan your wedding, offering a little more work and a little more flexibility. These would be considered semi-turnkey locations.
Think: Noah Liff Opera Center, Country Music Hall of Fame, War Memorial, Front Porch Farms, Travellers Rest, One@Cannery Row
What Brides Love: These semi turnkey locations for some are the best of both worlds. They allow some flexibility but also help with basic things, like rentals, which are usually included. You usually are given a list of caterers from which to choose, giving you more control over your menu and food, design; half of these spaces allow you to bring in own alcohol, bring own linen, and furniture so you have more options for room layouts. Many of these locations are better able to accommodate your ceremony and reception.
What Brides Should Consider: There are more options than the turnkey solution so you have to contact all of the companies, do separate caterer tastings. These venues may require more decor, lighting and draping than a hotel or restaurant. There is more work for a bride, planner for this type of venue.
Noah Liff Opera Center Photo by Gregory Byerline Photographer
One @ Cannery Row; Photo: Nyk and Cali Wedding Photographers
War Memorial; Photos: Skipper Photography


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Trying to remember back, but not long after I bought this house, I had a wire, which may have been the 220 for the dryer short across in a junction box. Electrician fixed it, then I had the entire service to house upgraded from 60amp to 200amp and almost all new wiring installed. Like I said this has been a "broken" item for a while now, I just waited to repair until I moved the laundry to the basement. I just can't recall if this happened that long ago or not. It's been about 2yrs since we moved, about 18months since the arcing in the junction box. Could that have caused this???
That very well could have caused it. By shorting the wires, depending on what you did you might have sent 220volts thru the dryness control board and blown that transistor out with a nice big burst of lightening.
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Sarah Jessica Parker: Manhattan Media Duties
She's always up to something fun, and this morning (February 1) Sarah Jessica Parker paid a visit to ABC Studios in New York City.
The "Failure to Launch" star looked fabulous as she prepared to promote her new film "Escape from Planet Earth" on "Live! With Kelly & Michael."
Meanwhile, SJP has been eyeing yet another movie in the "Sex and the City" franchise in hopes of boosting her career profile.
An insider told press, "Sarah has talked to the co-creator Michael Patrick King and even has a story line in mind. She has been openly hinting that she wants another installment of the film.
It's no secret that Sarah is in a career crisis right now. After a string of box-office bombs, she is really pushing for the next installment."
Enjoy the pictures of Sarah Jessica Parker arriving at 'LIVE! With Kelly & Michael' (February 1).
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I am trying to unscramble the word wastefn. I need all seven letters in one word. Please help. Can't find this anywhere.
I tried several unscramble web sites and found nothing.
You may have the wrong letters -- or this is a proper noun.
The letters are correct and reverified. If this is a proper noun what might it be. I need help desperately. Thank you.
Fawnest, meaning to be the most fawn-like. That's the best I could do. I hope that is the right answer. If you are using the word fawn as an adjective, it would be grammatically correct.
Rochelle you are correct. I found out after I lost the round. Thank you so very much.


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Student Opportunities and Memberships
Student Memberships
Students are encouraged to be involved with both School sponsored organizations and outside, related professional organizations. Some of the organizations are:
Bachelor of Social Work Association (BSWA) (IUPUI)
The School recognizes the student organization as an integral component of professional education. Although the organization is autonomous, the campus Program Director (or her/his designee) serves as advisor in order to encourage group identification and to help guide student participation in the BSW program. BSWA officers help with the formulation and modification of policies affecting student affairs, writing student grants, and implementing student-related projects/functions.
Social Work Student Association (SWSA) (IUB)
The School recognizes the student organization as an integral component of professional education. Although the organization is autonomous, the Student Outreach Coordinator, Bruce McCallister, serves as advisor in order to encourage group identification and to help guide student participation in the BSW program. SWSA officers help with the formulation and modification of policies affecting student affairs, writing student grants, and implementing student-related projects/functions.
Latino Social Workers/Human Services Providers Network
The Latino Social Workers/ Human Services Providers Network was established in 1995 under the auspices of the Indiana University School of Social Work. Membership is open to any Latino student and those employed in a social work capacity working with Latino groups.
For further information, please contact Dr. Irene Queiro-Tajalli at (317) 274-6725, or email@example.com.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has over 150,000 members worldwide. As a member, students receive all of the benefits and privileges of a regular member at a reduced cost. Members receive the Social Work Journal, the monthly newsletter, the State newsletter, group rate health and disability insurance coverage, discounts on all NASW specialty journals, and other valuable information.
Students are encouraged to become members of this Association immediately following their admission into the program. The National Association of Social Workers Indiana Chapter is located at 1100 W. 42nd Street, Suite #226, Indianapolis, IN 46208, (317) 923-9878. The email address is email@example.com.
National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW)
As mentioned earlier, the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) was established in May of 1968 in San Francisco, California, to promote the welfare, survival, and liberation of the Black community. Membership is open to any African-American employed in a social work capacity, or others not employed but working in a voluntary capacity in a social work setting or program who accept and adhere to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association.
The purpose of the organization is:
- to provide a structure and forum though which Black social workers, any workers in related fields of social service, and interested citizens may exchange ideas, offer their services, and develop or refine skills in the interest of the Black community and the community-at-large.
- to work in cooperation with, or to support, develop, or sponsor community welfare projects and programs which will serve the interest of the Black community and the community-at-large.
- to strengthen human services in all service systems in all aspects pertaining to the Black community, and to ensure that services are available to Black individuals, families, groups, and the community.
Employment Opportunities
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center offers many services including career fairs, employer information sessions, on campus interviews with recruiters, and career workshops. They also offer drop-in and hour-long career advising sessions, a library with over 1,000 books, access to online resources for jobs and internships, and three eight week courses on career exploration, portfolio design, and job search strategies.
IUSSW Job Fair
The BSW and MSW programs host the IUSSW Annual Job Fair in April at the Indianapolis campus. These events provide excellent opportunities for students to meet professionals in the field as well as exploring employment opportunities.
The BSW program has established www.Socialworktalent.net, a website for social work students and alumni to access part-time, full-time social service positions as well as other social work opportunities such as internships, service learning, and volunteer work. This service enables students to assess the wide range of social work opportunities available and gain more knowledge and experience in social work. We encourage all BSW students to register with www.Socialworktalent.net. For more information, contact Professor Erika Galyean, School BSW Field Instruction Coordinator, email@example.com or 317-278-4864.
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2012 Produttori Nebbiolo Langhe
Retail: $21.99
$15.98per bottle
Product Description:
"No season is complete for me without nebbiolo, and among moderately priced bottles few do it as well as Produttori del Barbaresco, one of the world's greatest wine cooperatives. The 2012 is tannic, of course, but not aggressively so, with flavors of dark fruit and flowers, a suggestion of tar and bright citrus highlights. It's delicious, but do serve it with food." - 'Summer's Winners: 20 Wines for $20', Eric Asimov, New York Times (5/19/14)
"Produced from young vineyards, this Nebbiolo has a young, fresh character that is ready for immediate consumption and is ideal for everyday drinking. While labeled under the Langhe DOC appellation, this wine follows all the guidelines and achieves a quality level on par with the Barbaresco denomination. The first vintage of this wine was produced in 1978. Color: Ruby red. Bouquet: Red fruit with notes of spices, white pepper and anise. Flavor: Balanced with bright fruit. Pairings: Pairs well with pizza, pastas with simple sauces, sausage, ham, charcuterie and spicy dish." -Importer


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Sweating Ball Valves
Are there any tricks to sweating in a ball valve? Should you open, close or part way open the valve? I have sweated in gate valves and always removed the stem.
Thank you
open valve, REMOVE HANDLE
In addition, I try to cool the valve ASAP with wet rag when I'm done.
Usually I sweet with the valve open. Their have been a couple situations where for one reason or another I did it with it closed. I never had a problem either way. What you do not want to do is work the valve while it is hot.
I don't know why you would remove the handle?
I open the valve and wrap a wet rag all over it.
Thanks for the advice. I'll open the valve, remove the handle and wrap the valve with a wet rag. I'll also not move the valve until it has cooled.
We sweat ball valves with the valve fully open to prevent pressure buildup on the supply side and a blow-off before the solder has fully set.
As far as taking the handle off? No, just be careful not to torch the darn thing or the rubber will melt off.
Not working it while it's hot? I can see that, but we do. I don't think the ball gets quite hot enough to expand and damage it, but I guess safe is better than sorry. Good luck :)
I just open the valve. I've never seen the need to take the handle off. Never had any leaks from the ball either.
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Meth or methamphetamine is among the most addictive stimulants. A large number of people who have been trying this on regular basis end up becoming physically and psychologically addicted to it. Not only is the addict himself afflicted with this debilitating condition, but it also adversely affects those around him. Here are some ways that you can use to deal with a meth addict.
Step back
Every individual has his or her own learning journey and a mission in life. Just like the addict, you too have your own journey and mission. However, chances are that in your relationship with the addict, you may end up neglecting your needs and priorities. Most people who are close to an addict, experience a gradual and progressive deterioration in their social functioning. You may be neglecting your health, your career, or your finances. You may be withdrawing from your social network. Lessons of life are never learned from books but from figuring out the relationship amongst actions and consequences. Step back and allow the addict to experience the consequences of his or her addiction.
Be rational in your love
You might just have caught a glimpse of how irrational your loving behavior is in your relationship with the addict. Love, when it enables the addict to continue in his self destructive behavior, is misguided or misdirected. It is a natural response for you to protect the meth addict from getting in trouble by helping him out with money, so that he does not steal. This type of love is known as enabling in the realm of addiction treatment. By letting the meth addict know that addiction is not a behavior you are willing to accept or condone, you are helping him or her to face the reality of the situation. It may break your heart to see the addict get into trouble because you did not put yourself to protect him or her, but it may helps the addict to get his or her life back in order.
Guide the addict
There are several tried and tested methods of treatment for meth addicts. Most of these consist of a component of medical management of withdrawal from meth followed by long term rehabilitation and psychological counseling. Keep yourself informed of all the resources in your neighborhood or community through which you can quickly access such professional help. Get hold of some promotional literature aimed at the addict. Keep it around the house where the addict may notice it. Keep your communication channels open with the addict so that when the window of opportunity arises, you are there and approachable.
Seek help yourself
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East Uusimaa is full of historical sites well worth stopping off at on your cycling tour. Besides the historic town of Porvoo, the area is also home to some of the most beautiful manor houses and ironworks in Finland.
The delightful old town centre of Porvoo is well worth taking the time to explore. You just have to accept that the narrow streets, some of them cobbled, aren't exactly made for bikes. Pop into the tourist information centre in the old town for ideas about sights to see in town and the surrounding area.
Loviisa is a genuine historic small town whose inhabitants take good care of their old wooden buildings. A popular event in early autumn is the historic buildings open day Loviisan Wanhat Talot, in which Loviisa's residents let the general public into their homes in return for a small fee. In the summer a boat trip to Svartholm sea fort, a sister fortress to Helsinki's Suomenlinna, is another popular day out.
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"I'm looking forward to just testing my limits," he said Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center. "I think I can go to the next level and play right away and make a big contribution to the team. I think teams will understand that when I'm out there for the combine and other workouts. They'll see the competitive nature and the way I go about my business."
On Jan. 1, Coleman wrapped up his senior campaign with four solo tackles in the Buckeyes' Rose Bowl victory over Oregon, but he was not able to jump into working out full-go for the next chapter in his football life immediately because of an abdominal problem. That hindered his ability to work out at full capacity, although it did not prevent him from taking part in a week of practices at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., in January.
Down south he did not make many headlines for his work during the week, but he did garner a start in the secondary for the victorious North squad, and he found the experience positive.
"When I went down there to the Senior Bowl and worked with the Detroit Lions (coaches), it really put into perspective what it takes to be a professional, what they're expecting out of each and every player, and I think that's really helped my game and coming back here," he said.
In the meantime, his injury mostly cleared itself up, and he sounded like his usual confident self when speaking with local reporters.
"I'm basically 100 percent now," said Coleman, whom many draft services have pegged as a mid-round draft prospect. "I had to take a couple days off last week, but now it's almost fully healed and I'm excited because I've been seeing my strides and my speed going up and up, and that's what I've been waiting for."
Speed is one of the most-talked-about aspects of the evaluation period of the NFL calendar, and Coleman said he will be satisfied with any 40-yard dash time below 4.5 seconds.
"I think I can run a low 4.4, maybe a 4.38," he said.
Size figures to be an important factor in Coleman's case, too. The 5-11 safety played at about 195 pounds at Ohio State, a bit on the small side for an NFL safety.
Keeping on pounds is something Coleman struggles with at times, so he is supplementing his workouts with a high-protein diet in an attempt to stay just under 200 pounds while also reducing his body fat.
"Filets all day," he joked when asked to identify his favorite source of protein.
Coming off a productive college career that included 219 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, nine interceptions and five forced fumbles, Coleman is hoping his on-field production will overshadow any concerns a team would have about his size in the NFL.
"I'm not going to be able to grow, that's for sure, but I've just got to be able to continue to gain some more weight and I think they just want to see me at a nice weight," he said. "My height is going to be my height, but they want me to gain weight and use that weight to my advantage. When it comes to playing football, it's playing football for me. I think they'll see that my weight or my size doesn't matter.
"Your tape is going to speak for itself. Of course there are exceptional cases of where someone never really played that much but had an outstanding combine and gets drafted, but for the most part in talking with the scouts and GMs and coaches, they rely on tape and then those extra attributes are what get you drafted in the first round, the top 10, so I think my football tape is going to speak for itself, now I've just got to show them my extra attributes."


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Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
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|Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho
Stephen Rebello is an American writer, screenwriter, and former clinical therapist.
Early life[edit]
Born to parents of third-generation Portuguese American and French-Portuguese American extraction in Fall River, Massachusetts, Rebello was raised in Somerset, Massachusetts. He graduated from Somerset High School where he co-edited the school newspaper and was a soloist in the mixed chorus. As a child singer, he had performed on a weekly radio show and done extensive live performances.
He graduated with a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where he double majored in literature and psychology. He received a master's from Simmons College School of Social Work in Boston.
Writing career[edit]
After several years as a clinical social worker and supervisor at a Harvard University-affiliated hospital and also as a private therapist in Boston, he relocated in 1980 to Los Angeles. Continuing his work as a therapist, he eventually branched into journalism, publishing feature articles and interviews in The Real Paper, Cinefantastique,[1][2] American Film Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Saturday Review, Cosmopolitan, Movieline, GQ and More, among others.
His interview subjects have included David Fincher, James Spader, Chuck Yeager, Steven Soderbergh, Matt Damon, Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, Denis Leary, Robert Downey, Jr., Sigourney Weaver, and Scarlett Johansson. He is a Playboy magazine Contributing Editor.
Reel Art (1988)[edit]
On May 30, 1988, his award-winning non-fiction book Reel Art: Great Posters From the Golden Age of the Silver Screen (with Richard C. Allen) was published by Abbeville Press. The book generated film poster exhibitions in 1988 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, New York and in 1990 in the Paine Webber Building in New York City.[3] The book was honored at an event at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as one of the best ever written about Hollywood.
Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho (1990)[edit]
Rebello's 1990 non-fiction book Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho, distributed by W. W. Norton, received considerable praise on publication. Christopher Lehmann-Haupt in the May 7, 1990 edition of the New York Times declared it a "meticulous history of a single film production."[2][4] Critic, author and filmmaker Richard Schickel called the book "indispensable and marvelously readable" and "one of the best accounts of the making of an individual movie we've ever had." Reviewer Gary Johnson called the book "one of the best books ever written about the making of a movie" and "unquestionably the best source available." [5] Critic Leonard Maltin on his blog called the book a "landmark."
Paperback editions have been published by St. Martin's Griffin and by W. W. Norton. Hardcover editions have been published in the U.K., Australia, Italy, and Japan. The book has become a standard and continues to be used in film studies classes on director Alfred Hitchcock.
Work at Disney (1990s)[edit]
During the latter half of the 1990s, Rebello worked alongside many Disney artists as a writer on several animated film concepts and projects that remain unproduced. He also wrote three books for Disney Hyperion based on the art of Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), and Hercules. In addition, Rebello developed a teleplay for a live-action Disney musical for the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), which is yet to be produced.
Hitchcock (2012)[edit]
In 2005, several entertainment magazines announced the optioning of the screen rights to Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho for a television movie or miniseries. That option was superseded when two other major production companies optioned the rights for a theatrical motion picture version. In January 2010, Paramount Pictures purchased the screen rights to the book. The film began development in 2011 by The Montecito Picture Company with director Sacha Gervasi at the helm of the feature, subsequently entitled Hitchcock. Early screenplay drafts were written by Black Swan co-writer John J. McLaughlin; Rebello wrote a number of subsequent drafts. By late 2011, Fox Searchlight Pictures bought the project and the film was cast with Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, James D'Arcy, Jessica Biel, Toni Collette, Danny Huston, Michael Stuhlbarg, Ralph Macchio, Michael Wincott, Richard Portnow and Richard Chassler. Principal photography began on location on April 13, 2012 and the film was released in selected U.S. cities on November 23, 2012, with a nationwide and worldwide theatrical expansion thereafter. "Hitchcock' was chosen as the opening night film of the 2012 American Film Institute's annual film festival, with Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln' as the closing night attraction.
- Reel Art - Great Posters From the Golden Age of the Silver Screen (with Richard C. Allen) (1988), Abbeville Press.
- Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho (1990), Dembner Books
- Bad Movies We Love (with Edward Margulies) (1993), Plume
- The Art of Pocahontas (1995), Hyperion
- The Art of the Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Hyperion|
- The Art of Hercules: The Chaos of Creation (1997), Hyperion
See also[edit]
- Psycho (1960 Hitchcock film)
External links[edit]
- Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho on Internet Movie Database
- Stephen Rebello on Internet Movie Database
- ^ Rebello, Stephen (1986). "Psycho: The Making of Hitchcock's Masterpiece".
- ^ a b Rebello, Stephen (1982). "Paul Schrader's Horror Chic - Cat People".
- ^ Lyons, Richard D. (April 18, 1990). "Real Estate: More Buildings Unite Art and Commerce".
- ^ Lehmann-Haupt, Christopher (1990). "Casaba, He Intoned, and a Screen Nightmare was Born".
- ^ Johnson, Gary. "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Psycho".


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Yep! Both my Marathon GSAR, and the Isofrane rubber strap that came with my Shark Diver smell like vanilla. I kind of like it.
Yep! Both my Marathon GSAR, and the Isofrane rubber strap that came with my Shark Diver smell like vanilla. I kind of like it.
It smells like vanilla because the scent is added to mask the smell of... rubber. Not many people like their straps smelling of car tyres. Why vanilla, because it was probably one of the least offensive smelling scent that conveyed a sense of luxury. Actual vanilla essence is really expensive. Synthetic vanilla is what you are smelling.
It can be removed by boiling in water. Alternatively, you can also rub on your favourite perfume and that should alter the smell. Eventually the scent dissipates.
my UTS rubber smells pretty strong vanilla
My ORIS TT1 rubber strap smells of vanilla,and after 2.5 yrs the smell hasn't seemed to lessen any. Apparently these straps are supposedly made from the exact same rubber used to make Formula 1 tyres, hence the radially grooved strap imitating a dry weather F1 tyre. I guess the vanilla fragrance is used to mask the natural rubber smell.
I think it's been done for a long time now...I have a couple of NOS and vintage Tropic straps from the 60's - 70's era and they smell like that, too. The strap on my ol' Sinn 656 also smelled like that.
Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.
I have over 80 salt water dives wearing my Isofrane strap, approx 100 hours plus in salt water. The vanilla smell is as strong today as when she first arrived.Re: WHY do the straps smell like VANILLA!?!?I read somewhere that it was a coating used to mask the naturally unpleasant scent of rubber. Not sure if that's true... but I do know of a way to decreaes its potentcy though... submerge it in salt-water for an hour or two. It's naturally corrosive and breaks down the scent into a very faint and actually quite pleasant aura, and only noticeable when extremely close to the nose. Then again, after all the years of smoking, I can't be 100% sure it wasn't just that my ability to sense it falling short. ;D
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