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A few years ago, my oldest daughter and I picked out a new book to read at bedtime: Odd and the Frost Giants, by Neil Gaiman. It's a fun book about a Norse boy named Odd who becomes swept up in a grand adventure with Odin, Thor, and Loki; and he meets a few other deities along the way. My daughter absolutely loved it, and was immediately caught up in this compelling story about Gods that had, so far, only been distant names in grown-up rituals.It was the middle of June, and so one night a h … [Read more...]
When Kids Meet the Gods
Why Pagan Families Want Temples
The new Heathen temple being built in Reykjavik, Iceland has been all over my facebook the last few days. The title of most of the articles is a bit misleading: it's certainly not the first temple to the Heathen Gods in 1,000 years, I visited a beautiful Hof in Michigan just this past fall! But overall I couldn't be more pleased that the Asatruarfelagid is making this happen. I have always been a huge proponent of public Pagan temples, and to see that one group is starting to realize that dr … [Read more...]
Kids Can Charm the Plow
For many Heathens, this time of year marks the celebration of the Charming of the Plow, a ritual to honor the earth and encourage growth and fertility in the coming seasons. The concept is very simple: giving offerings to the earth as you begin to stir up the soil for the first time that year. I wrote a simple song to the tune of 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', and my children and I will sing it this year as we give to the earth and prepare our first seeds for planting. Soil, soil, running d … [Read more...]
5 Ideas for Kids' Imbolc Fun
Imbolc is the Pagan holiday that often gets the least press, often because people aren't really sure how to relate it to their modern life. Milk is great, but when it's available year-round, it's hard to get excited about its coming. Here's some fun alternative ideas for a fun Imbolc with children!1. Making a Brighid's Cross - this ever-popular Imbolc craft is great for older kids and younger ones with parent help. It can be done with reeds, straw, or pipe cleaners; whatever you … [Read more...]
Talking to Kids About Death
My husband's grandmother caught Influenza A at the end of last year, and has been in the hospital for a few weeks now. The doctors have told us to expect her passing any day. This is hard for my husband, for his family, and has been especially difficult for our children - her great-grandchildren. Though she has been unable to care for herself for some time now, her family rallied around her, and she has been a constant presence in my mother-in-law's home. They live a block away from us, and w … [Read more...]
5 ways to keep the family story alive so kids can thrive
Research shows that sharing family stories boosts kids' self-esteem and sense of control in their lives. Knowing the family narrative makes kids happier and more resilient because they know their place in the family.As Bruce Feiler wrote in the New York Times: "The single most important thing you can do for your family may be the simplest of all: develop a strong family narrative."Good news -- we Pagans excel at constructing and sharing narratives, and we especially find opportunities to … [Read more...]
The Secret of Saying Thanks
This past weekend, I was lucky enough to have a little classroom at the local Unitarian Universalist church, filled with little ones learning a lesson on thankfulness. The kids are always fun, and I've discovered many gems since exploring the UU curriculum. This week, I found The Secret of Saying Thanks by Douglas Wood.It's an absolutely gorgeous book, with soft and beautiful illustrations, but what really struck me was the message, and how well it fit into a Pagan or Heathen worldview. U … [Read more...]
"My Family is Different" by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
I'm always on the lookout for Pagan picture books for my children to enjoy, so when I was given the chance to review My Family is Different by Jessica Marie Baumgartner, I jumped on the chance. While most books of this genre for younger children will focus on teaching them about Pagan traditions, myths, and faith, Jessica goes in a whole new direction that I really love.The book begins with a little girl, reflecting on how different her family is. Her mother tells her that everyone's fa … [Read more...]


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Kanami: You are so kind.
Kazuma: No, damnit! What I am is a hotheaded idiot. I'm Kazuma the Alter User, who will do anything...for money. That's all. That's all there is to me. I'll see ya...Kanami.
Kanami: Kazu-kun. Kazu-kun!
(Kazuma waves fondly back at her as he walks away.)
Kanami: (thinking) I can't say, "Please don't go," because there's a whisper that comes from deep in his heart: Kanami, if anything ever happens to you—
Kazuma: I'll rush back.
Kanami: (thinking) No matter where I am in the world—
Kazuma: I'll come help you.
Kanami: (thinking) I love you, Kazu-kun!
Kazuma: I know, but I've got to go.
Kazuma: Oh yeah! There's this thing we never got around to.
Ryuho: Something...we didn't do?
Kazuma: Yeah. It's kind of a small personal thing.
Ryuho: You're right. You know, it had almost slipped my mind. But it was also the beginning of all this.
Kazuma: Actually, I don't care what the reason is. I just wanna clear everything and finally see what's what.
Kanami: So, Ryuho created this with his alter power?
Mimori: Yes. As long as this exists, I know Ryuho is still alive. It's always there whenever I need to be comforted. Oh...I'm sorry. I forgot.
Kanami: It's okay. I'm able to feel Kazu-kun's existence.
Mimori: You can feel it?
Kanami: Mmhmm. And now while I am holding this, I can feel Ryuho, too. Both Kazu-kun and Ryuho are fighting, even though it's difficult and painful. They keep fighting.
Mimori: They're strong men.... We're lucky to know such strong men.
Kanami: Mmhmmm. I'm gonna have to be strong too. I want to surprise Kazu-kun by growing even stronger. And I know I will survive. We'll survive. And no one will ever laugh at us. And we won't be left behind, so we can move on, stronger. And stronger and stronger!
Kyouji Mujo, Martin Jigmar, Ayase Teradai, and Biff are now all in black and white in the opening song.
Kazuma and Ryuhou's physical appearances have changed since the first episode.
Kazuma now has streaks in his hair where his alter spikes are on his head. His eye still doesn't open and his arm has turned into a paler color with more lines in it. Kazuma, just like Ryuhou now also has lines under their eyes.
This explains the long term evolutions of fully developed alters, like Kazuma and Ryuhou, who can both access their third alter form easily.
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The Clackamas River along Highway 224 at Armstrong Campground. The western slopes of the Cascade Mountains capture large amounts of rain and snow, contributing to a lush environment and coursing rivers. (Oregon State Archives)
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Welcome to the Fluvanna County Radio Control Flying Club (FCRCFC). We are a non-profit organization that enjoys building and flying model aircraft. The public is welcome to attend our club meetings that occur on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Meetings are held at the Fluvanna County Library at 10 AM, but in nice weather we often hold the meeting at the field. Check the "Next Meeting" block for the most up-to-date meeting information. The public is also welcome to join us at our flying field for yearly events or as a guest of a club member. Our field is located right next to the Fluvanna County Landfill off of Route 6. Click here for directions and a map to our field. Access our field rules here. If you are interested in joining FCRCFC, please see the contact page for further information. To become a club member, you must join the Academy of Model Aeronautics and only club qualified pilots may fly at the field by themselves. Club and AMA membership information and forms can be found at the Club Information page.
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Furniture from the American Arts & Crafts period is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. Many woodworkers assume that the deliberate lack of ornament means it is easy to build. One often overlooked feature is the visual effect of parallel surfaces that … Continue reading
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Owner Hooks has teamed up with Angler Chronicles to continue the legacy of the very popular "On-The-Water" Fishing Schools. This successful program began in 1989 and has graduated over 40,000 student anglers. Combining on-deck seminars with hands-on instruction from highly experienced instructors, the Owner Hooks Fishing Schools are committed to sharing the needed skills sets with recreational fishermen, from beginners to advanced, so they may become part of the 10 percent of anglers who catch 90 percent of the fish. The Owner Hooks Fishing Schools feature "Limited-Load" charters from most of the landings in Southern California. The school's team of instructors is led by Sergio Fainsztein, host of the Angler Chronicles TV Show and the Angler Chronicles Radio Show. Sergio, co-director Ron Hobbs, and the entire Angler Chronicles Crew, are always eager to share their knowledge and passion for fishing.
Although not a guide, Buzz is considered a cold-water sport fishing authority specializing in sport fishing for trout, steelhead and salmon. He writes a regular outdoor column for several NW newspapers and articles for magazines like Salmon Trout Steelheader, Northwest Sportsman and Alaska Sporting Journal. During the course of his career, Buzz has conceived and authored many of the original how-to-fish fishing "tech" reports offered by companies like Luhr Jensen and Pure Fishing, and the more recent Know How Reports offered by Yakima Bait Company. In addition to the above accomplishments, Buzz is a hall-of-famer for The Association of Northwest Steelheaders and The National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.
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In addition to being on Pro Staff with Owner, The "Buzz Ramsey" name and image have been used to promote and brand several products: most noteworthy being Berkley's Buzz Ramsey designed Air IM-8 Graphite fishing rods. Currently, Buzz is Brand Manager for Yakima Bait Company and a member of the management team.
Steve is known throughout California as "The walking encyclopedia of fishing knowledge." Well-known for his overall knowledge of sportfishing, Steve is a prolific outdoor writer and a regular host of many seminars and tournaments. He's a gifted seminar speaker who relates well to his audience whether it be about long range fishing, yellowtail or even trout tactics. Western Outdoors newspaper recently named Steve as one of the 30 best saltwater anglers in California.
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James Niggemeyer has been competing on the Basssmaster Elite Series tournament trail going on 8 years. He is a 2 time Bassmaster Classic qualfier, 3 time BASS tournament winner, 2009 BASS Central Open Angler of the year and a guide on the famous trophy bass fishery of Lake Fork.
James Elam is a young professional bass fisherman that will become a rookie on the Bassmaster Elite Series Trail in 2013. James qualified to fish the 2013 Elite series in 2012 via the Central open point standings. Although inexperienced in terms of BASS tournaments, he has competed in the highest level college fishing has to offer as well as the largest tournament trails in Oklahoma. James served as the Oklahoma State University Bass Fishing Club President while attending college where he gained invaluable experience in the industry on and off the water. He enjoys deep water structure fishing but feels right at home flipping, cranking and spinnerbaiting shallow waters.
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Curt is resides in Suffolk, Virginia with his wife Brandy. He is an accomplished fisherman who fishes tournaments with B.A.S.S., F.L.W., Everstart and Operation Bass. The graduate of Clarkson University finished in the top 5 at the Bassmasters Classic in New Orleans, Louisiana. After the Classic, he stated, "the hooks became critical since I've found out how many fish I've been missing with other brands of hooks. Nothing is more important than using the correct hook when fishing for a living." Curt's website is www.curtlytle.com
Don Iovino, the "Doodle King", developed this method of specific structure, deep water angling in 1974. Called "doodling", the style involves shaking the worm in a vertical fashion on a specific piece of structure while using his electronics to pinpoint Mr. Largemouth. The world-renowned bass fisherman is recognized as one of the pioneers in our industry. He continues to fish selected tournaments across the country and does a host of seminars on various techniques of "finesse fishing" which includes the "Drop-Shot" or "Down Shot" method. The successful Burbank, California businessman runs a website at www.iovino.com
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A hybrid professional fishing guide in Key West, Florida specializes in
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Yves Gagnon
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Piano Day
September 29, 2013
12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Fine Arts Center Bezanson Recital Hall
UMass Amherst Campus
This event for high school/college pianists, their teachers, and parents, includes a Masterclass for H.S. students; Performances by UMass piano faculty, alumni, and current students; and Discussion/Q&A about College Auditions with Piano faculty.
Includes free pizza! If you like, stay for the 4:00 pm Piano Recital by alumna Yan Yu, featuring music of Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev & Gabriela Lena Frank.
Bezanson Recital Hall is located within the Fine Arts Center. https://fac.umass.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=...
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The Butte Creek Mill in Eagle Point was constructed in 1872. (Photo No. jacDA0033a)
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Doing some research for a friend (XB2IRIS) about something he's working on. Is it possible to manipulate XBMC so that you can access certain features unavailable when not Online/On an XBOX?
Some kind of Offline scraping mission?
Currently, XB2IRIS hasn't got an XBOX/Internet Connection... so certain aspects of the XBMC are unavailable and thus impossible to skin/edit... For Example:
Weather Screen and Info?
Trainer Settings Page?
Game Saves Section?
Just to name a few! Any help on how to create any kinda offline info to get scrapped by XBMC (such as fake weather settings), so we can create a completer skin?
Thanks in advance for ur assistance. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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well Trainer Settings Page, Game Saves Section don't need internet connections but they have been removed from the source code for anything but the xbox version
But as for the question the only window that really needs internet is the weather and no you really can't fake that one without recreating the weather page locally and making a dns entry on your pc to point to the local one
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Thats understandable Jezz, guess XBOX users may have to sit on the sidelines then, so I guess there is no way of getting those to open right?
Anyways, anyway to manipulate the RSS feed Like making an RSS xml file and using it to through the feed on the screen. And you have any ideas how to fake a DNS entry, after maybe downloading the actual weather.com web page that is scraped?
And on a more personal note. Using an older version of the Windows version of XBMC and on the OSD page, XBMC freezes when trying to access any settings or presets page when opening them via the OSD. Any ideas why this happens?
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Fortunately it looks like the fall freeze will be coming later than normal this year, which should allow most corn and soybean fields in the area to mature. Most of the concerns around the first killing frost will be in managing sudangrass and sorghum-sudan hybrids, and there are also concerns about managing alfalfa around the time of the first freeze. Some things to consider:
Alfalfa usually requires 24 F to completely kill its top-growth. Temperatures a few degrees above 24 degrees F will cause visible damage, but the plant will continue to grow using the remaining leaf area. To optimize plant development and its over-wintering ability, allow the plant to grow until a killing frost or mid-October; whichever comes first. If no killing frost occurs by mid-October and a harvest is desired, harvest the forage. The short daylengths and cold fall temperatures will minimize the use of root reserves prior to the "soon-to-come" killing frost.
There is an old, persistent false-hood around that alfalfa becomes toxic following a frost. Alfalfa does NOT contain any "toxic" compounds that arise from exposure to frost. However, alfalfa can cause bloat, and immediately after a frost, alfalfa's bloat potential is higher than normal. An over-simplified and brief explanation for this is: Bloat is largely caused by a rapid release of soluble proteins into the rumen. Alfalfa has considerable amounts of soluble proteins. As cattle eat alfalfa, their chewing action breaks up plant cells and slowly releases the soluble proteins into the rumen. If the cattle eat recently frosted alfalfa, they eat already-broken cells from the frost which rapidly releases soluble proteins which increases the chance of bloat. Once the frosted parts of the plant dry, alfalfa's bloat potential is back to normal.
Sudangrass and Sorghum-Sudan Hybrids
These crops require 28 F for a killing frost, however even a "light" frost requires special management. Prussic acid accumulates in the frosted tissue within a few hours after thawing and wilting. A "light" frost may damage just the tops of plants. If this occurs, delay grazing or harvest a few days after frost to allow the prussic acid to dissipate from the plant tops. Livestock can be returned to frost injured sudangrass (18 inches or taller) and sorghum-sudan (28 inches or taller) after 5 to 7 days.
Sometimes a "light" frost enhances development of young shoots from the base of the plants. If this occurs, delay sending livestock to graze this forage since these new shoots would be high in prussic acid. Ideally, wait for the new shoots to get to a proper grazing height (sudangrass 18 inches or taller and sorghum-sudan 28 inches or taller), but more than likely a complete killing frost will occur before that would happen. Once a complete killing frost occurs, wait until the frosted tissue is drying out (usually about 10 days) before grazing or harvest.
If haying the forage, the curing process decreases the prussic acid content as much as 75%, which removes the feeding concern. However, haying these forages this late in the season is nearly impossible because of poor dry-down conditions. If green-chopping the forage, chop only as much forage as the cattle will consume in 4 to 5 hours. Never green-chop the forage and let it sit on the wagon overnight. If ensiling, harvest at proper moisture for your storage structure to ensure good fermentation. Good fermentation takes a minimum of 4 weeks. The fermentation process will reduce the prussic acid content. Since immature plants can contain higher prussic acid levels, leave this forage ferment for at least 8 weeks before feeding. Never allow horses to graze sorghums or sudangrass at any time. See Steve Barnhart's recent article in the ICM News for more information at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2009/1005barnhart.htm.
Corn Ear Rots
Although corn harvest is just getting underway, I've seen a lot of Fusarium and Diplodia ear rot again this fall, which could cause some storage and marketing problems. If in scouting corn fields, more than 10% of the ears have more than 25% of the ear covered with mold, it's recommended to harvest as soon as possible and dry the corn down to 15% to prevent the mold from spreading further and potentially producing mycotoxins. For more information on scouting for mold, including pictures, see Alison Robertson's ICM News article at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2009/1002robertson.htm.
Drying & Storage Concerns
With the late maturing crop, corn will dry down more slowly in the field than normal, which will likely increase drying costs this fall. Greg Brenneman, ISU Extension Ag Engineer, reports that it takes 15 to 20 Growing Degree Days (GDDs) to drop corn about one percentage point of moisture. With normal weather, we can expect early October corn dry-down of 0.5 to 0.75% per day and decreasing in late October to less than 0.33% per day. Based on these drying rates, corn matured to black layer on October 1 is expected to drop into the low 20% moisture range by late October, and will require additional drying for long-term storage or sale. At least LP prices have come down from last fall.
Integrated Crop Management Conference – Ames
December 2-3
Choose from over 40 workshops featuring the latest crop production information from experts around the Midwest. The 2008 conference sold out early with over 900 attending. Registration information will be available soon at http://www.aep.iastate.edu/icm/homepage.html.
Ag Chem Dealer Update – Iowa City
December 14
The Ag Chemical Dealer Updates deliver the latest crop production recommendations, news and information directly from Iowa State University Extension. Each location features updates on weed, insect, crop disease and soil nutrient management brought to you by ISU experts. Meetings help prepare seed, chemical, and fertilizer dealers, crop consultants, farm managers and agronomists for the challenges of the upcoming crop production year. CCA credits available. Each meeting includes continuing instructional credits for Commercial Pesticide Applicator recertification in categories 1A (weeds), 1B (insects), 1C (diseases), and 10 (research and demonstration) for 2008. Registration information for all Ag Chem Dealer Updates, including the Waterloo location, will be posted at http://www.aep.iastate.edu/acu/homepage.html by the end of October.
Crop Advantage Series – Cedar Rapids
January 21
Craig Johnson, long time meteorologist, will be one of the featured speakers at this year's conference discussing global warming – is it real or mainly hype? Choose from many workshops on pest management, soil fertility, crop production and marketing. CCA credits will be available.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Iowa State University Extension Office.
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Posted by Gene Leganza on November 30, 2012
The use of road maps to illustrate technology plans is fairly widespread. Whether it's a vendor explaining its product plans or a technology architect showing the evolution of a particular area of the infrastructure, road maps are great for communicating what happens when. And when plans as illustrated by the road map get sign-off, they can become a useful tool in change management as well. Someone wants your key resources for a special project? Fine, but all the dates on that road map they just approved just shifted six months to the right. Road maps tell the story of what to expect an organization to accomplish for the foreseeable future, and that's what makes them powerful.
That's why road maps that link traditionally difficult-to-explain areas of technology, such as those related to information management, to specific and highly desirable business outcomes can be a major win for architects looking to communicate what they're doing and why. There's always been a Catch-22 about explaining the value of complex technologies to audiences with no appetite for technical complexity -- but with needed sign-off authority for key resources (like funding). If the EA team has credibility (OK, that can be a big "if"), just showing the interrelationships between business outcomes, business capabilities, IT projects, and required activities in the various EA domains can satisfy the need for "explaining" that complex technology. Or for explaining the need for that not-well-understood architecture process that requires business involvement, such as information architecture development or governance.
Posted by James Staten on November 6, 2012
Out of all the inquiries I get from Forrester enterprise clients, the above question is by far the most common these days. However, the question shows that we have a lot to learn about true public cloud environments.
I know I sound like a broken record when I say this, but public clouds are not traditional hosting environments, and thus you can't just put any app that can be virtualized into the cloud and expect the same performance and resiliency. Apps in the cloud need to adapt to the cloud - not the other way around (at least not today). This means you shouldn't be thinking about what applications you can migrate to the cloud. That isn't the path to lower costs and greater flexibility. Instead, you should be thinking about how your company can best leverage cloud platforms to enable new capabilities. Then create those new capabilities as enhancements to your existing applications.
This advice should sound familiar if you have been in the IT business for more than a decade. Back in 1999 we did the same thing. As the Web was emerging, we didn't pick up our UNIX applications and move them to the web. We instead built new web capabilities and put them in front of the legacy systems (green screen scrapers, anyone?). The new web apps were built in a new way - using the LAMP stack, scaling out, and being geographically dispersed through hosting providers and content delivery networks. We learned new programming architectures, languages, and techniques for availability and performance. Cloud platforms require the same kind of thinking.
Sure cloud platforms build off the web generation - we still scale out via load balancing, HTML and Javascript are key components, and app servers and databases play key roles - but what's different this time are two key factors that demand your attention:


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Journal Article
Goss, Halima Bebe, Cuddihy, Thomas F., & Tomson, Michaud (Lois) (2010) Wellness in higher education : a transformative framework for health related disciplines. Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1(2), pp. 29-36.
Conference Paper
Goss, Halima B. & Cuddihy, Thomas F. (2009) Wellness as higher education curriculum: A comprehensive framework for health education and promotion. In Cuddihy, Thomas F. & Brymer, Eric (Eds.) Edited Proceedings of the 26th ACHPER International Conference: Creating Active Futures, School of Human Movement Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4059, Australia., Brisbane, Australia, pp. 319-332.
Mylonas, Aliisa, Goss, Halima B., & Whelan, Karen A. (2004) The journey to a criterion-referenced assessment university: Part I. In AARE Annual Conference, 28th November - 2nd December, Melbourne, Australia.
Goss, Halima B. & Prakash, Saurabh (2003) Enhancing the quality of support for online learning and teaching - A service review. In OLT 2003 Excellence: making the connections, 5 November, 2003, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. (Unpublished)
Goss, Halima B. & Boyd, Bob (2003) Fitness, Health & Wellness education – aligning teaching approaches to foster self-regulated learning approaches. In Effective Teaching and Learning 2003, 6-7 November, 2003, Griffith University, Brisbane. (Unpublished)
Goss, Halima B. & Boyd, Bob (2003) The Scholarship of Teaching: An exploration of interpretations of the scholarship of teaching and the role of "Online Learning and Teaching as a trigger". In OLT 2003 Excellence: making the connections, 5th November, 2003, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. (Unpublished)
Bucolo, Sam, Goss, Halima, & Hayes, John (2001) Developing a Web-Based Methodology to Teach a Web-Based Technology - The e-Journal Approach. In Short Paper Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, 9-12 December 2001.
QUT Thesis
Goss, Halima Bebe (2011) Wellness education : an integrated theoretical framework for fostering transformative learning. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology.


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IUP coach Joe Lombardi wouldn't mind finding a couple more Mathis Keitas and another Marcel Souberielle or two.
Of course, what NCAA Division II basketball coach wouldn't want players of that caliber?
IUP began hitting the recruiting trail hard this week after its season ended in the Atlantic Region semifinals in an 86-85 loss in triple overtime to West Liberty (W.Va.) on Sunday evening. The Crimson Hawks finished 24-5.
"We have a lot of needs to fill," Lombardi said. "We need to bring in a couple forwards to replace some minutes we lose with Mathis and Marcel, and we need to get a couple more guards. We just need to get better and improve in a lot of areas."
Keita and Souberbielle are scheduled to graduate in a couple months. The pair of forwards rank among the top players in school history after helping lead IUP to 50 wins and a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championship over the course of the last two seasons. Keita came to IUP last year as a transfer from Division I Gonzaga, and Souberbielle arrived four years ago as a freshman and became a 1,000-point scorer.
IUP has used that mix of transfers and four-year players as a recipe for success under Lombardi, who rebuilt the program in his first two seasons and has since led the Crimson Hawks to three PSAC championships, five straight division championships, six straight seasons with more than 20 wins and six consecutive NCAA tournament berths. That run of success is unparalleled in IUP history.
"We always look for that," Lombardi said. "We've had some success with guys that have come in that have some experience playing and being able to contribute at a high level their first year. We'll look to have a balance of that with a couple high school kids and four-year players and junior-college transfers. We'll leave the recruiting pool open and see what best fits our needs."
IUP needs a couple impact players to join the mix to replace Keita and Souberbielle. Returning next year for their senior seasons are point guard Devante Chance and forward Jeremy Jeffers. Chance came to IUP as a freshman, and Jeffers transferred from Division I Drake prior to this past season.
Also returning are Brandon Norfleet, who will be a junior after transferring from Cheyney prior to this past season; Devon Cottrell, who will be a redshirt junior center; and Manny Yarde, who will be a redshirt sophomore guard.
Reserve guard Jesse Bosnik also exhausted his one year of eligibility.
IUP has one player all but locked up. Travis Tomer, a 6-foot-5 wing, gave IUP a verbal commitment in the fall. Tomer averaged 17.6 points per game as a senior and 14.5 in two seasons at University High School in Morgantown, W.Va. He played the past season at St. Thomas More, a prep school in Connecticut.
Lombardi can't comment on a player until he has signed a national letter of intent — verbal commitments are non-binding — and the signing period does not begin until 10 days after completion of the Division I Final Four.
Two players expected to join the mix are Australian natives Stef Osborne and Nathan Lemke. Both spent this past season in the program, Osborne sitting out one season per NCAA regulations after playing in a league that included a handful of pro players in this native country, and Lemke as a redshirt freshman. Osborne, a 5-10 guard with tremendous shooting range, has three years of eligibility, and Lemke, a 6-9 center, has four.
"Stef is certainly a guy that played a lot of basketball in Australia and someone who probably could have helped us this year," Lombardi said. "He's somewhat undersized for an off guard, but he has a specific set of skills as a very good shooter with unlimited range. Hopefully we can incorporate that in a way that he'll become a good piece of the puzzle and complement Devante and Brandon.
"And Nate has a lot of skills for a guy his size, but how strong he can get will probably determine if he's able to contribute next year. I think he can from a skill set, but sometimes a skill set is negated if you're not strong enough to play around the basket."
Lombardi hopes to find a couple starters and some players to strengthen depth. IUP used an eight-player rotation this past season, but the bench averaged only 11.9 points per game.
"Ideally I always like to have eight and might even go nine deep," Lombardi said.
One of IUP's weaknesses this past season was a significant drop-off from its starters to most of its bench.
"It's a good problem when your seventh and eighth guys are ready to start for you," Lombardi said. "It's always good to have three guys coming off the bench who feel like they should be starting. It means those guys are going to have a big impact on given nights. We have to work to continue to develop the guys we have and look to find other guys that can have that type of impact."
One thing Lombardi said he won't do is compromise the integrity of the program just to bring in a good player.
"As we move forward we're going to continue to try to recruit quality basketball players and quality people and ones we think best fit into the IUP basketball culture of success we have established," he said. "Sometimes you can win conference championships and get to the NCAA tournament when you mix a lot of positive intangibles with talent, and that's kind of been our recipe, and this past year we were very successful considering the turnover in players and coaches. But we set a high standard of success for ourselves, and we're always looking to win regular-season championships and tournament championships and games in the NCAA tournament. It's always a high chore for a team the following year, but it starts with good people and people that understand that work needs to be put into the process and the commitment that it takes to the process and the commitment it takes to each other, and that selflessness and character are things we look to evaluate as we evaluate basketball skills."
One area in which IUP made a big leap this season was attendance. The Crimson Hawks attracted an average of 2,090 fans for 15 home dates in their third season at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. That was an average increase of 503 fans over 2012-13 and 656 over 2011-12. IUP averaged 1,035 fans in 2010-11, its last season playing at Memorial Field House. A KCAC-record crowd of 3,621 watched the Feb. 15 game against Gannon.
"It was exciting to see the attendance continue to increase at the KCAC," Lombardi said, "and there were very few that thought we'd be able to attract some of the crowds we've brought in. We've been able to win over fans one at a time, and that type of interest in the program is as important to me as it is going to the NCAA tournament or winning the western championship.
"And as a program, it always goes back to the fact that we're not fully institutionally funded as some programs in the conference and the region are, so we're very dependent on the community to support us financially, and I'm grateful to the countless number of people who contribute financially, small or large, so we can be competitive with some schools in the conference, particularly the private schools. With that said, it's not an IUP basketball program but an IUP community program, and I just happen to be the caretaker of it at this point in time."


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PowerShot A1100 and A2100
Rumours of the demise of Canon's popular A-series of advanced compacts seem to have been somewhat exaggerated, as evidenced by the launch of two powerful new 12.1-megapixel models, the PowerShot A1100 and A2100.
The two new models are very similar, in fact the only differences are the size of the lens, the size of the monitor, the available colours, and of course the fact that the A1100 has an optical viewfinder. The A1100 also has a 2.5-inch monitor screen, a 4x zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, and is available in blue, pink or silver, while the A2100 has a 3.0-inch monitor screen, a 6x zoom IS lens and is available in a rather fetching matt black.
As well as these features, both cameras have Face Detection and Face Select & Track, plus FaceSelf-Timer and auto red-eye correction. Both have Digic 4 processing, Motion Detection Technology, iContrast dynamic range booster, and are powered by AA batteries. However it looks like the popular manual exposure options that have been one of the main reasons for buying an A-series camera, have been dropped in favour of a range of advanced auto-only functions.
The PowerShot A1100 IS is available from Mid February 2009 priced at £219.00, while the PowerShot A2100 IS is available from April 2009 priced at £259.00.


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text: I had braces when I was younger and did not wear my retainer as I should. I clench my teeth at night and wear a night guard. My teeth have shifted and I consulted a dentist for Invisalign. He told me I was a good candidate and that my case was minor. Even though my case is minor, my smile is not what is was. I am excited to begin this journey :)


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Faculty Technology Showcase
DLiT! Digital Learning and Instructional Technology
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (EDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
On September 25th we will have our Faculty Technology Showcase. This will be a short luncheon when faculty can gather together for a delicious meal, while sharing and listening to stories about new and useful technology. Lunch will begin at 12:00 and presentations will begin at 12:30.
What: Lunch & Technology!
Topic: Research Tips & Tools
When: September 25th, 12:00-1:30
Where: Griggs Hall Room 123 & 125
RSVP by: September 20th
For our presentation, we will highlight Terry Robertson - Selected Works , Shirley Freed - Dedoose for analysis of text, and Scott Moncrief -helpful writing software .
Please join us in furthering the advancement of technology on Andrews campus. We can't wait to see you and hear how you're using technology in your class!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (EDT)
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Coming Closer
By Toba Spitzer
Jewish Family & Life (JFL Media), September 2009
Topic: Theology, Ritual, Spirituality, Holidays, Religion
Name of Publication: Sh'ma: A Journal of Jewish Ideas
Editor: Berrin, Susan
Volume/Issue: Vol.40/no.662
Page Number(s): 11-12
Genre: Article
Coverage: United States
Language: English
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Spitzer, Toba. Coming Closer. Sh'ma: A Journal of Jewish Ideas. Jewish Family & Life (JFL Media). September 2009: 11-12. http://www.bjpa.org/Publications/details.cfm?PublicationID=7352
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When we think of the term hybrid, we tend to conjure up images of cars like the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight. The "hybrid" part of these machines is their dual powertrains, most often consisting of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor and battery.
Really, though, a hybrid could be any vehicle that gets its motive force through multiple sources... no matter what those sources may be. Hence, Lexus' newest hybrid concept proudly carries its moniker despite the complete lack of an engine. It does, however, have a 240-Watt electric motor powered by a 25.9-volt lithium battery pack, along with... pedals?
That's right. Though it managed to escape our attention up to this point, Lexus actually displayed a duo of hybrid electric bicycles at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, and the Japanese automaker is now touting the bike as part of its sponsorship of the Great British Bike Ride.
According to Lexus, the frame is constructed of carbon fiber (the same composite that makes up Valentino Rossi's MotoGP bike, gushes Lexus) and uses an eight-speed internal gear system sourced from Shimano, in reference to the LS 600h's eight-speed automatic. There are no plans to put the bike into production. Want to know more? Check out the high-res image gallery below and see the press release after the jump.


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What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
Just thought we might have a discussion about this as I think it is often misunderstood, and frankly, I am not so sure abour my own understanding. One explanation I have heard is that we actually receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit in our Baptism as infants, or later, and in our confirmation. Often it is later that these gift are manifiested our of our spiritual maturity and/or experiences. This pr ocess is more properly called the "release of the Holy Spirit". What are your ideas and understanding of this.
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
It is a biblical term used by John the Baptist in reference to what Jesus would do, and in Acts as I recall. Like most biblical terms, it remains undefined and subject to a wide range of interpretation. I do not think it can be said to mean only one thing. It means different things to different people. You should maybe ask: what does the Church teach it is? or what do the assemblies of God say it is? etc.
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
It is good to be aware that the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Wisdom, Understanding, Fortitude, etc.) are given to us as individuals.
The charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to us for others, to enable us to build up the Body of Christ. These are written about in the Catechism as well.
Baptism and Confirmation are Sacraments.
The term "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" is like a sacramental. It leads us further into the Sacraments.
What you wrote above is on target!
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
I am a Charismatic Catholic.
To me the term "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" is a term used by Catholic and other Charasmatics, and members of pentecostal and "Born Again" denominations to refer to an experience based period of prayer with a person for a release of the Holy Spirit into their life, and an outpouring of the "Gifts of the Holy Spirit", (Isaiah 11) the "Fruits of the Holy Spirit", (Gal 5)and the "Spiritual Gifts" (aka Charisms or Charismatic Gifts) (1 Cor 11).
There is often a strong emphasis in these groups on this third category: The "Charismatic Gifts" as described in 1 Cor. chapters 12 - 14.
I believe it is miss-named in that use. From a theological point of view: It is not a sacrament. it is praying for God to enter a persons life and bring them closer to God, but the power of the Holy Spirit. It is praying for Graces of the Holy spirit to manifest themselves to aid that deepening relationship, both for the person being prayed for, and (in the case of the Charismata) for the community around them.
It is an article of faith that "I believe in One baptism for the forgiveness of sins"
This prayer for outpouring of the spirit is not a baptism in a sacramental sense, and should not be called "baptism" to avoid confusion.
It is not the first time a person recieves the Holy Spirit. the Bible, and our Faith teaches us that we are cleansed of original sin, and marked with the seal of the Holy spirit when we are Baptised in Water. This is an action of the Holy Spirit. Jesus makes it quite Clear that we must be "Baptised by water and by Spirit" to have eternal life. but this is refering to sacramental baptism as is typified by the telling of Jesus own baptism, where the Spirit descends upon Him visibly.
Due to the use of Infant baptism, we have seperated out the Sacrament of Confirmation as a standard order of the Sacraments. It is in the sacrament of Confirmation that we "Receive the Holy Spirit" - Just as those in Samaria did in the telling in Acts.
rituals (lower case r) surrounding "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" may resemble on a superficial level the experience and manifestation of the Spirit as one might expect from this telling, however it is vital to realise that any such manifestations are the result of the release in a persons life of the Grace and Power of the Holy spirit which they already have inside them by virtue of those two previous sacraments.
another big differece: Baptism can only be recieved once. ditto with Confirmation. Being prayed with for a fresh outpouring of the Holy spirit in this manner is something a person can receive many times. It can become a part of periodical renewal. (However some people stop referring to subsequent events as baptism in the Holy Spirit)
That deals with what it is not let's deal with what I believe it is:
this is an outpouring of the power and grace of the Holy spirit. It is often a very "experiential" event. It is often linked to low-class mystical experiences: a tangible awareness of the presence and power of God, A sense of peace or release, manifestations of the Charismata etc... but this is not everyone's experience.
Another important point: In no way is this particular experience essential to our salvation. it is one form of spirituality among many (and a controversial one at that). Some people find it helpful in their journey towards God, others find the whole idea to be a big, Hyper-emotional turn off.
We charismatics must respect this and not try to ram our version of spirituality down the throats of those to whom God chooses to draw into other forms of spirituality. This is a key part of why our church is called "Catholic". that word means "Universal".
May I ask all posters to remain charitable in their responses to this topic. We don't want it banned in here as well (as it already is an many other parts of CAF).
There are many people who view the whole issue of the Charasmatic Renewal with grave suspicion (at best), or consider it to be inherently heretical and not the work of the Holy Spirit at all. I would simply point out that our Magisterium has not ruled in such a direction, and conversely has shown a strong level of unofficial support, including the approval of the constitutions of a large number of Lay Ecclesial Organisations which reference the charismatic renewal in their constitutions, and even approved new religious orders which are charismatic in their identities (one example would be the CFR). The Preacher to the Papal Household of Blessed Pope John Paul II was openly Charismatic, and is a leader of the movement... and our current pope took the highly unusual step of keeping him in the same position when he succeeded to the position. He has also praised charismatic movements publicly on a number of occasions.
All that said: Yes there are some prayer groups and communities that have gone off the rails, and not listened to the teachings of the church.... but the Charismatic movement is by no means unique in that.
Disclaimer: I have Checked the Stickies on this forum and it's parent forum and cannot find a moratorium on discussing the Charasmatic Movement on this section of the forum. I know such moratoria exist in other areas, and I apologise if I am breaking the rules here - that is not my intention.
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
I see that in some areas, what is referred to as the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit" which is not the same as the Catholic Sacrament of Baptism, is being referred to as the "Release of the Holy Spirit." This is interesting to a charismatic who has not been in a prayer group for years.
Regardless of the title, how does one prepare for this prayer experience?
Specifics please. Including time involved, Catholic Sacraments involved. Instructions about the nature of the experience. Possible consequences. et cetera.
Obviously, there is going to be a wide range of answers. Still, each answer is a very important contribution to knowledge of this religious experience.
I agree with the poster who said: "May I ask all posters to remain charitable in their responses to this topic. We don't want it banned in here as well (as it already is in many other parts of CAF)."
This is a thread openly dedicated to knowledge. We need to be respectful.
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a manefestation of the Holy Spirit in the person's inner being.
Although a person receives the Holy Spirit at Baptism as infants, it was through the faith of their parents, not their own. As a result, few if any, experience the Holy Spirit in their lives, but instead follow the religion through conformity, for whatever reason. Often, it's because their parents make them go to church, and make them attend CCD classes until they receive Confirmation. After they leave the house, they rarely go to Mass on their own and faith is something abstract.
When a person is drawn toward Jesus Christ by the Father, and he surrenders himself to Jesus, the experience of the Holy Spirit is manefested in love, joy and a sense of the Holy Trinity being present within.
Those who have experienced it, understand it. Those who don't will not understand, regardless how we try to explain it.
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
In the meantime, this is a basic book of information.
A Key to Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church ISBN: 0-87029-033-9
by Msgr. Vincent M. Walsh
Key of David Publications
This is the link to an on line version.
This source is in a question/answer format. There are other information sources which go beyond this basic information.
Once there is a clear understanding of the charismatic Baptism of the Holy Spirit, then an individual can accept or reject for whatever reason. I respect those reasons.
The Gospel of John, chapter 14, verse 6
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
A more recent programme is "This Promise is for you" which is more specifically Catholic in it's content. It is similar, but based on 5 sessions, rather than 7.
Some non catholic programmes may include this... e.g. I believe the Alpha Course does, or can contain "Baptism in the spirit".
I am a member of "Couples For Christ" they include "Baptism in the Spirit" as part of their initial series of seminars. that is called a "Christian Life Programme", and is a series of 12 talks, which can be run over 12 weeks (short 2 hour sessions), or shortened into a smaller number of days. My local group are about to run a CLP held over 5 8 hour sessions. (4 Sundays and 1 Saturday). Other local groups have condensed the programme into a residential weekend.
This organisation consider themselves a "Charismatic Community", but (in my experience) place a very low emphasis on the Charismatic Gifts, and they don't hold further workshops on the subject until more than a year after a group of new members have joined the community.
Every programme I have encountered places an emphasis on receiving the Sacrament of Penance (confession) in the week or days immediately before the "Baptism in the Spirit" Obviously this is only possible for Catholics or Orthodox.
From a "legalistic" or pedantic point of view, the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation should precede any authentic programme which prays for a outpouring of the Holy Spirit in this manner. It is by these sacraments that we are joined with Christ, become co-Heirs with Him, and receive the Holy Spirit.
Therefore these programs are programs of renewal for existing or lapsed Christians, not initial missionary evangelisation for un-baptised potential converts.
People who have not been baptised should be encouraged to take part in an official RCIA programme. - This is the structure which the church has created for bringing new converts into the church, either as unbaptised or as converts from one of the protestant Christian communities.
It is important to note here that people baptised by the Mormons, JW's, Unitarians, and some other groups who call themselves "Christian", would not be considered to be validly baptised by most "mainstream" christains including the Catholic Church. This is because they do not believe in the Trinity, and do not therefore have "Trinitarian Baptism"
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
Even in contemplative prayer, St Teresa of Avila wrote that those who did not have the experience of contemplation, would not be able to understand fully, what it is.
This is because the experience is difficult to explain in human language. It's like trying to explain what chocolate tastes like, to a person who has never tasted it. They will get some idea in similarities to tastes they have experienced, but it will never be the experience of actually tasting chocolate.
The same is even more difficult in explaining the spiritual life.
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
In general I'd say the Baptism in the Holy Spirit refers to the whole process of Christian initiation (baptism, confirmation, as well as all that goes with that). In the Charismatic Renewal and Pentecostal circles, it usually means a personal experience that awakens or re-awakens the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. I think what this term describes in that way is all very good, important, essential...It has radically changed my own life. I think the term is very misleading and other terms should probably be adopted.
The US Catholic Bishops said in 1997 in a document called "Grace for the New Springtime":
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
Because we are individuals coming to Christ as our individual selves, experiences of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit will vary according to the will of the Holy Spirit. These experiences are internal and thus should not be judged as some kind of sign.
Sometimes excitement or nervousness seems to take over one's feelings. When we truly desire that the Holy Spirit stir up or release the graces we Sacramentally received but not used, we can believe in faith that the Holy Spirit will do just that.
Note: one needs to be properly disposed or ready for this prayer experience.
Yielding to the power of the Holy Spirit means that we have faith in His response, whatever and whenever it will be.
Yes, it can be hard to explain one's personal experience and even harder for others to understand. Yet, we still need to make an effort to give a general idea of what happens. Perhaps a simple statement is best. For example -- I have committed (or re-committed) my life in love and service to Our Lord Jesus Christ. In doing this, I have petitioned the Holy Spirit for His continuing grace and gifts. I trust in the Holy Spirit's response.
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
This was 36 years ago and I have seen the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, many times since.
I'm a contemplative, so my experience in the Charismatic Movement was only the first two years of my conversion.
My wife and others I know, have gone through the similar experience.
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
For me, this experience was nothing less than a total and profound re-orientation toward God. The biblical verse that best expresses it is "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind."
Although I later got involved in the Charismatic Renewal, the "experience" I speak of occurred when I was alone. I did not speak in tongues, etc. It was an almost instantaneous conversion experience--my whole being was "rearranged" toward God. I wish I could explain this, and how fast it took place, and how my whole life outlook changed in an instant. The Holy Spirit totally transformed my mind, my way of thinking, my way of living. He grabbed ahold of me, and I have never been the same.
Now, this does not mean I have not backslidden at times, or even gotten lukewarm about my faith. It does not mean I quit sinning. But it does mean that I have a constant call back to Him, even after my worst moments. I feel the pull--He will not let me go, although I am perfectly capable of turning my back on Him.
It has been 32 years now since I gave my life to the Lord. There have been good times and bad. Times of joy, times of sorrow and repentance. Even times of questioning my belief. But I know, I just know, deep in my soul, that God will never leave me or forsake me. Ever. No matter what. I fully trust Him to save me. He promised, and I believe Him.
And I never did a thing to deserve this.
I love Charismatic worship in the Catholic Church. I love raising my arms to my Father and calling Him Abba. I love singing His praises. However, I love silence, too, and my ordinary Mass. I do not bind myself to only one way of worship. There are infinite ways to praise God. However I do not appreciate it when someone denigrates another person's spirituality or the way they relate to God. I feel they are treading on sacred ground. There is so much we do not understand about God and His ways.
I, too, hope this thread can be kept civil.
Re: What does "Baptism In the Holy Spirit" mean?
For me, "baptism in the Holy Spirit" was a gigantic turning point in my life. Before my relationship with God was tenuous at best. I hardly prayed, except maybe on Sunday. The best analogy of my life before and after is like the Wizard of Oz. Before it was like black and white... everything was there, but something was missing. Baptism in the Holy Spirit was like seeing in color. Everything was different. I began to pray everyday, to spend time in Scripture, go to daily Mass, pray the Rosary everyday, develop devotions to saints, devotion to Mary, pray the Divine Office... It was like someone flipped a switch.
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Creating direct posterior restorations requires the utilization of instruments, techniques, and materials that result in increased longevity, functionality, and aesthetics, goals highly desired by both patients and practitioners. Compared to amalgam, the restoration of teeth with resin composites is laborious and technique sensitive. Common concerns and challenges include the achievement of good proximal contact, proper contour, and sensitive-free postoperative restorations. Nowadays, many products, techniques, and instruments are available to the dentist in order to obtain consistent and easily attainable results in daily practice. However, proper utilization and understanding of these materials and techniques is imperative to achieve such goals.
The purpose of this article is to describe the technique and utilization of a nanohybrid resin composite to restore a Class II cavity preparation.
A 35-year-old male patient presented for a hygiene and recall examination. The clinical and radiographic examinations revealed a defective amalgam restoration with recurrent decay and caries in the mesial aspect of a lower first molar (Figure 1). The patient had not experienced pain or sensitivity prior to the appointment. The tooth responded positive to pulp testing, perio probings were within normal limits, and the use of "tooth slooth" did not reveal any cracklike symptoms. The patient's occlusion was within normal limits and no parafunctional habits were identified.
Clinical Protocol
First, a local anesthetic was administered, and then the tooth was cleaned with a slurry of pumice prior to selecting a shade. The A1 shade was selected from the middle third of the tooth and isolation was then achieved using a rubber dam (Figure 2). Note that achieving proper isolation is important when placing composite restorations, since bonding is negatively affected by contamination with saliva or blood.1-2 The existing amalgam restoration was removed using diamonds (Figure 3), revealing remaining decay in the mesial and pulpal floor.
All infected and soft dentin were removed from the deepest portions of dentin (Figure 4). The textured appearance at the bottom of the preparation represents dentin affected by the caries process but was firm to probing. The crack in the mesial aspect was not followed because the tooth was vital and no periodontal pocket or pain was evident. The size and extension of the cavity preparation should be dictated by the removal of any existent restorative material and caries, with the ultimate goal of preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. Upon inspection, the final preparation should present round internal line angles and a smooth cavosurface margin; any severely undermined thin enamel should be removed. A slight divergence or flare is attained over the occlusal aspect with a flame-shaped fine diamond bur (8862.31.012 [Brasseler USA]). This ensures no loose enamel rods are present at the enamel margin.3 Interproximally, the preparation should be carried below the contact point, because proximal caries initiate slightly below the contact point. If the facial and lingual aspects of the contact are not removed during cavity preparation, they are slightly opened or lightened with a fine grit safe-sided strip (VisionFlex Diamond Strips [Brasseler USA]) in order to facilitate the insertion of the proximal matrix.
|Figure 1. Preoperative view showing the patient's defective amalgam restoration with recurrent decay in the mesial.
|Figure 2. Isolation was achieved with a rubber dam.
|Figure 3. After removing the old amalgam restoration, decay remained in the mesial and
pulpal floor.
|Figure 4. The textured appearance at the bottom of the preparation represents dentin affected by the caries process.
|Figure 5. A resin-modified glass ionomer liner (RelyX Luting Plus [3M ESPE]) was carefully placed over dentin surface. Note that this liner did not cover the enamel in order to ensure enamel adhesion.
|Figure 6. A band, sectional matrix, separation ring (V3 Ring Universal separation ring [Triodent]), and wooden wedge were placed to close the gingival area.
A resin-modified glass ionomer liner (RelyX Luting Plus [3M ESPE]), was carefully placed over the deep dentin surfaces and then light-cured for 20 seconds (Figure 5). (The liner should not extend to the enamel in order to ensure sealing of the cavosurface margin via enamel adhesion.)
A sectional matrix (V3 Ring Universal Separation Ring [Triodent]) and a wooden wedge were placed before application of the adhesive. It is important to consider that the wedge has the purpose of closing the gingival embrasure; the ring has the purpose of separating the teeth to compensate for the matrix thickness and to obtain a tight proximal contact; and the band has the purpose of containing the material and reproducing proper anatomical proximal contour. Contoured sectional matrices represent a better alternative to conventional matrices used for amalgam because of their anatomical shape. Proper gingival-occlusal placement of the sectional matrix should be achieved to create ideal contour and to minimize any finishing procedures, especially interproximally where access is difficult. When placing the matrix, the occlusal curvature of the sectional matrix should match the adjacent marginal ridge to achieve proper proximal occlusal contour of the final restoration. While holding the matrix in place, the wedge is inserted, and then the ring is placed.
The sectional matrix was burnished against the adjacent tooth to replicate the position and extension of proximal contact, about 1.0 mm below the marginal ridge (Figure 6). A total-etch 3-step adhesive (OptiBond FL [Kerr]), was used to bond the composite to the enamel and dentin. The entire preparation was etched with 37% phosphoric acid gel. Due to the different composition of enamel and dentin, the etchant needs to be applied to enamel longer than to dentin; as such, the etchant was then applied to enamel first and subsequently to dentin in such a way that dentin is etched for no more than 10 seconds.4 The preparation was then rinsed and left moist. Multiple coats of primer were applied for 30 seconds and then thoroughly dried to remove residual water and solvent. Next, a coat of adhesive was applied and light-cured for 20 seconds.
Two increments of Tetric EvoCeram A1 Enamel (Ivoclar Vivadent) were placed to fill the proximal box (Figure 7). The first increment was applied to a thickness of about 2.0 mm using a smooth, round-ended condenser, pressing and adapting the material into the proximal box. A microbrush was used to smooth the composite surface before polymerization to facilitate adaptation of the subsequent increment, thus preventing voids between increments. Each increment was individually cured for 40 seconds. The final resin increment should be taken to full contour without excess or minimal excess to facilitate contouring and limit the use of rotary instruments during finishing.
|Figure 7. Two increments of Tetric EvoCeram (Ivoclar Vivadent) enamel were placed to fill the proximal box.
|Figure 8. One increment of Tetric EvoCeram dentin was placed to cover the pulpal floor.
|Figure 9. The triangular ridges were incrementally filled using an enamel shaded Tetric EvoCeram material.
|Figure 10. Anatomical contouring was accomplished using a thin-bladed instrument and brushes.
|Figure 11. The restoration was polished using a composite polishing brush (Jiffy [Ultradent Products]) brush, while a No. 12 Bard Parker blade was used to remove any flash interproximally.
|Figure 12. The occlusion was verified using articulating paper.
|Figure 13. Postoperative view of the completed nanomicrohybrid composite resin restoration.
One 2.0-mm increment of Tetric EvoCeram A2 Dentin (Ivoclar Vivadent) was placed to cover the pulpal floor and cured for 40 seconds (Figure 8). This dentinlike increment is usually achieved using one or 2 dentin shades darker than the selected shade in order to impart chroma to the final restoration. Additionally, the use of a dentinlike material ensures adequate opacity to block any undesired coloration from the dentin. The remainder of the preparation was incrementally filled with Tetric EvoCeram T Enamel. The use of a high translucency material allows for better blending and a chameleon effect over enamel. Each triangular ridge was placed and contoured using a thin-bladed instrument and a sable brush. Careful attention should be given to adapt each increment and follow the cusp inclines and existent occlusal anatomy. A football burnisher is also very helpful to contour the material. Each increment was light-cured for 40 seconds prior to placement of the next increment (Figure 9).
The resin material used in this restorative case (Tetric EvoCeram) is a universal nanomicrohybrid composite that has a nice viscosity and handling characteristics, facilitating incremental placement, and sculptability. The material does not slump; it is not sensitive to ambient light and is not sticky, thus allowing it to be placed wherever the clinician wants to place it while maintaining its shape. This nanohybrid composite was also chosen because it demonstrates greater ease-of-use and low polymerization shrinkage rates to reduce marginal leakage and secondary caries.
The ring, wedge, and matrix were removed, and finishing and polishing were accomplished with abrasive rubber points (HiLuster [Kerr]). If necessary, fine diamond grit burs and abrasive disks can also be used to eliminate gross excess or for recontouring (Figure 10). The restoration was polished using a composite resin polishing brush (Jiffy [Ultradent Products]) to reach into all of the grooves and establish a nice smooth surface, while a No. 12 Bard Parker blade was used to remove any interproximal flash (Figure 11). The occlusion of the final restoration was verified using articulating paper (Red/Black AccuFilm II
[Parkell]) (Figure 12).
A simplified incremental layering technique for restoration of posterior teeth using a sculptable and very polishable universal nanomicrohybrid composite resin material was described. Modern composite resins, instruments, and techniques enable clinicians to easily and predictably create sensitive-free restorations that demonstrate good anatomical form, good proximal contacts, and a good chameleon effect that will blend into the surrounding tooth structure (Figure 13). Additionally, when incremental placement follows tooth contour, and materials with excellent polishablilty are used, the clinician can easily impart a lustrous and aesthetic surface to these restorations quickly and with a minimal armamentarium.
- Chang SW, Cho BH, Lim RY, et al. Effects of blood contamination on microtensile bond strength to dentin of three self-etch adhesives. Oper Dent. 2010;35:330-336.
- Powers JM, Farah JW. Technique sensitivity in bonding to enamel and dentin. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2010;31(3, special issue):1-8.
- Baratieri LN, Ritter AV. Critical appraisal. To bevel or not in anterior composites. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2005;17:264-269.
- Zhao SJ, Zhang L, Tang LH, et al. Nanoleakage and microtensile bond strength at the adhesive-dentin interface after different etching times. Am J Dent. 2010;23:335-340.
Disclosure: Dr. Vargas reports no disclosures.


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Harry Potter has UK staying power
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has topped the UK box office chart for the fifth successive week.
The movie has so far taken £46.9m since its release, making it the most successful film in the year.
But it is not expected to remain at top for another week as the widely-anticipated Lord of the Rings film opens on Wednesday.
In a week that saw few new releases, the highest chart entry is the Bollywood film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham at number three.
The musical about an adopted boy falling out with his parents because of love took £473,255 in its opening weekend, despite only being shown in 41 cinemas around the country.
British director Ronny Yu's gangster comedy The 51st State took £646,985 in its second week, placing it at number two in the box office.
Fourth placed is Ben Stiller's spoof on the male supermodel, Zoolander.
Nicole Kidman's supernatural thriller The Others slips to number five after seven weeks, taking £321,987 over the three-day period.
Festive cartoon A Christmas Carol is struggling to bring in viewers, despite voices from heavyweights such as Kate Winslet, Simon Callow and Nicholas Cage.
It is sitting at number eight after just two weeks and took £257,280 over the weekend, although it has taken £1.6m in total.
Drew Barrymore's Riding in Cars with Boys is at number nine, followed by Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
The only other new release to make it into the top 15 is the thriller The Deep End.
Box office receipts for the movie starring Tilda Swinton and Goran Visnjic totalled £68,988.
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