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AGTS News: Reading the Bible with help from African Pentecostals: Doug Lowenberg to deliver inaugural address as 2012 Hogan Professor
Dr. Douglas P. Lowenberg will be inaugurated as the
2012 J. Philip Hogan Professor of World Missions on Tuesday, January, 31, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the William J. Seymour Chapel at AGTS. His inaugural lecture is titled "The Book We Hold Dear: Looking at the Bible in Dialogue with Africa."
A reception will immediately follow in the Great Hall.
This is the first in a series of three Hogan lectures this year. The series, "Reading the Bible with Help from African Pentecostals: Allowing Africa to Inform our Hermeneutic" will continue on
Thursday, February 16 at 9:30 a.m. and again on
Wednesday, March 28 at 2 p.m.
About Dr. Doug Lowenberg
B.S., Evangel University
M.A.T., Texas Christian University
M.A.T.S., D.Min., Bethel Theological Seminary
Ph.D. (Cand.), Regent School of Divinity
Doug and his family presently serve as missionaries in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, with Assemblies of God World Missions. For 16 years, they worked in Kenya, Ethiopia, Togo and Burkina Faso. Doug's ministry has included pastoring, teaching, school administration and church planting. He is the dean of the East Africa Graduate Studies Centre (EAGSC) with locations in Nairobi and Tanzania; chairman of the Biblical Studies Department at the East Africa School of Theology; and a non-resident lecturer at the Pan-Africa Theological Seminary in Lomé, Togo. The seminary offers doctoral training for African leaders across the continent.
Prior to Africa, Doug served for 16 years as administrator and faculty member at North Central University, Minneapolis, MN. During that time, he chaired the Cross-Cultural Ministries Department for 8 years. Previous to teaching, he was the Dean of Students
and the Dean of Men.
Doug and Corrine, along with another couple, pioneered and co-pastored a church in Shoreview, Minn., for one year; then Doug continued as senior pastor for three additional years. Before this, he served as a youth pastor in New Orleans. Doug has also done short-term
missions work in over 50 countries in South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. On many of these trips, he led teams of university students, exposing them to pioneer missions ministry.
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The J. Philip Hogan Chair of World Missions
The J. Philip Hogan Chair of World Missions at
AGTS is an endowed professorship that honors the missionary
leadership of this distinguished former executive director
of AGWM. As a partnership between AGTS and AGWM, it calls
on today's
missionaries and scholars to continue in the heritage of
thoughtful, incisive and Spirit-led missiology that Brother
Hogan's ministry left us. A leading missiologist
is invited annually to fill the chair in order to explore
new dimensions in missiology through teaching, research and
writing. Special thanks are due to AGWM, the Hyllberg Memorial
Fund, Philip and Virginia Hogan and others who have contributed
to the endowment of the Chair.
Previous Hogan Chairs
2010-2011—Drs. John and Anita Koeshall
2009-2010—Dr. Ivan Satyavrata
2008-2009—Dr. DeLonn Rance
2007-2008—Dr. Mark Hausfeld
2006-2007—Dr. Johnson
Previous Hogan Chairs
The pulpit in use during the inauguration
is from the Swedish Free Mission in Moorhead, Minnesota.
This congregation sent the first Pentecostal missionaries
from North America, Mary Johnson and Ida Anderson. They
arrived in Durban, South Africa in January, 1905, one and
a half years before the Azusa Street awakening. This pulpit's
permanent home is the Khoo Kay Peng World Prayer Center
on the upper level of AGTS.
out the Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies at AGTS!
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All Buffalo fans did on Saturday night was leave the broken limbs and the flooded basements behind and filled HSBC Arena to make a statement — this city gets up, and shows up. And the fans did their job masterfully.
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On the first day of the Dominican Winter League's round-robin postseason, the Aguilas Cibaenas fell to the Leones del Escogido, 8-2. Aguilas speedster Leury Garcia saw action as a ninth-inning pinch hitter and walked in his only plate appearance.
Although the 21-year-old Garcia played with the Gigantes del Cibao during the regular season, he has joined the Aguilas for the postseason. Cibao failed to qualify for the playoffs.
During the regular season, Garcia appeared in 37 games and posted a .285/.335/.375 slash line with nine stolen bases in 11 attempts.
Starting pitcher Joucer Martinez pitched well for the Tigres de Aragua on Thursday, though he struggled with command. Throwing 39 of his 76 pitches for a strike, Martinez allowed just an unearned run in 4.1 innings. He permitted three hits, walked two, and struck out one.
After being absent from affiliated ball for three full seasons, Martinez signed a minor league deal with the Rangers earlier this offseason. The 26-year-old righty has the following stat-line in winterball––14.0 ip, 14 h, 6 er, 5 bb, 8 k.
Martinez (and his intriguing story) was profiled in this recent story.
Aragua third baseman Yangervis Solarte had a rough night, going 0-for-2 with a walk at the plate and committing a pair of fielding errors defensively.
Elvis Andrus was 1-for-4 with an RBI sacrifice fly in Magallanes' 3-1 victory over Margarita. The Rangers' shortstop is now hitting .220/.309/.322 through 15 LVBP contests.
Lara's Guilder Rodriguez entered as a pinch-runner in the bottom of the ninth inning. He didn't get a plate appearance.
The Liga Paralela season concluded on Friday with Magallanes finishing off Tampa Bay in the best-of-three championship series.
Jose Felix split Thursday's game between first base and catcher. At the plate, the Mexico native had one single in four at-bats, and he even added a rare stolen base.
Ponce triumphed over Manati, 11-9, in a 15-inning marathon that took longer than five hours to complete.
Getting the start behind the plate, Zach Zaneski bumped his batting average to .326 with his third consecutive three-hit performance. On Thursday, Zaneski singled three times and walked once in seven trips. He also had an RBI.
Jared Hoying, who entered as a pinch-hitter in the 12th inning, flew out and laid down a sacrifice bunt in his two plate appearances. He also picked up an assist from right field, gunning down a runner at third base.
Kevin Torres finished the game behind the plate after entering in the bottom of the 14th.
Ponce also got nine combined innings out of relievers Alexander Claudio and Alex de la Cruz.
Claudio, a 20-year-old sidearmer, worked a season-high 5.1 innings, giving up three runs on four hits. He struck out three without walking a batter.
De la Cruz was stuck with a blown save but pitched well, hurling 3.2 innings of one-run ball. The Puerto Rico native yielded four hits, walked one, and fanned three.
Brisbane topped Melbourne, 5-1, on Thursday evening in Australia. Centerfielder Hirotoshi Onaka (.286/.406/.345), batting ninth for the Bandits, contributed with two singles in three at-bats. He also stole his fifth base.
Adelaide utilityman Gabriel Suarez (.200/.243/.214) got the start in right field on Thursday, going 1-for-4 at the plate.
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arrow straightness
curious if anyone that bought .006 straightness arrow and cut few inch back of arrow and put nock on to cut ur lenght and will it get more straight like .003 or .001 to get better accuracy shooting ?
just plan on get a gold tip expedition hunter or velocity hunter, both has .006 straightness, as they are worth the cost for budget hunter, reason i ask is cos friend want to bought from me direct gold tip
You'd have to be a pretty good archer to see much of a difference between a .006 arrow and a.003 arrow at hunting yardages, most couldn't tell past 50 yds.
There are some who believe that you can improve the arrows straightness factor by cutting some form the nock end and some tip end, thinking that shafts are not as true at the ends.Visit our web site
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As our friend has stated 90% of archers could not tell the difference. I shoot & hunt with different arrows ranging from .001-.005'' at 5-40yds it don't matter what I shoot all my arrows will hold 2''. I only use .001 for 3-D no matter what & that's just me
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well we're not doing the 3d shoot but just a backyard shooting for fun and hunting, as friend want to know about straightness if cut few inch end of shaft, then place nock before cut the arrow lenght does it make any different than .006 ?
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This is a common practice for a lot of folks including myself, after trimming the nock end off a little (total amount depends on how much I need to cut off of the opposite) I then use a G5 squaring tool to make sure the end is 100% square with the shaft, this tool is used for truing up the shaft surface for nock bushings, as well as the opposite end for the points, point bushing and truing the edge of the bushing for broadheads.
Remember an arrow with the nock end that is not square is like hitting the cue ball with a little English in the game of pool.
Square results in all forces being equal and the arrow launching straight while oscillating from the energy of the bow
Your question is valid it can help in having a finished arrow in which you can gain a straightness % because you are possibly trimming off an irregularities or flaws do to processing. Can one tell the difference in close up target shooting probably not, longer ranges 40 yards and beyond it could, As far as, for hunting and using full blades it can be real noticeable in relation to how much fletching is used to help correct the frontal steering effect.
Fletching and croaked or bent arrows
Thats why when using the smaller diameter or thin walled aluminum arrows for the youth / lower poundage bows in the indoor events the more helical you can get the less arrow culling you will do to keep your arrows in the X ring
Short range back yard shooting you should be ok, but there's never anything wrong with trying to improve.
Good Luck
A little long winded I apologize.
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in backyard we make our own bowshoot range that run up to 40 yards it all and dont shot over 40 yards, we just shoot there to warm up for hunting and come in shoot for fun with friends or family who will join.
friend and i use just 3 pin sight that run 20, 30, and 40 but in hunting situation we shot under 40 yards but most with average 25 yds shot from blind ground in woods and open field it depend on..
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Sean Bollinger will be delivering another seminar at the Scottish Martial Arts Centre on Sunday 4th November at 3pm.
The last seminar proved to be very popular and the guys who attended spoke very highly of his teaching.
Sean is Eddie Bravos Second Blackbelt and Head Instructor at 10th Planet Riverside, California. Sean has been considered to be the "Best at the Rubber Guard" as quoted by Eddie Bravo himself. Sean has also made his contribution to 10th Planet System by taking the "Rubber Guard" to a new level by creating new moves, that are currently used all over the world, such as the "Double Bagger", "Strait Jackit", and "Special K.".
As the guys who were at the last one will tell you his seminars cater to all abilities so don't be put of if you don't have crazy flexibility.
This will be a three hour seminar limited to 28 spaces, the cost is £35 in advance or £40 on the day.
The Scottish Martial Arts Centre is centrally located just outside of Stirling. It is approximately 30-40min from both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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I like to use kiosk mode, plus hide all categories other than Shows / Movies, to prevent as much "damage" as possible from other users.
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Or alternatively provide the code that would enable it for me?
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When adding the eggs to a cake batter it is important to add them one at a time, then beat until each egg is completely mixed into the batter. Once the final egg is added and incorporated, continue with the rest of the recipe. Five minutes is probably too long for mixing after putting the last egg into the batter. Overbeating the eggs can create a hard, sugary crust on your cake.


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My doctor told me that my blood pressure is "pre-hypertension" and that I may need to take medication in the future. I would really like to avoid drugs. Are there any herbs or other measures I can take to lower my blood pressure?
Carol S.
In terms of herbs, there is not convincing scientific evidence that any herbs help lower blood pressure. The two that show the most promise include garlic (Allium sativum) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), both commonly used by herbal specialists for heart health in general. However, the research for each of these remedies for blood pressure is limited and, again, not compelling.
The information that is much more persuasive is the need to make lifestyle changes in order to lower your blood pressure. So, exercise regularly, lose weight if necessary, lower your salt intake, limit the amount of alcohol you drink, and eat a diet rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, and other important nutrients. Such a diet includes lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, fish several times per week (although not tuna or others high in mercury which can raise blood pressure), and non-fat or low-fat dairy products. Also, see your doctor regularly and discuss any changes in lifestyle and side effects from medications.
Dr. Hart is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and teaches lifestyle modification programs for people with heart disease. She is currently affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Harvard University. She holds an MD from the George Washington School of Medicine and an AB in psychology from Harvard-Radcliffe University. Dr. Hart completed her residency at Brown University in Primary Care Internal Medicine.


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Stevie Nicks reveals her emotional connection to Lea Michele
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(Yahoo!) - Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks was on the set of "Glee" for only two days in 2011 but created a deep bond with the cast during her brief time there. That bond grew even stronger after Cory Monteith passed away from a drug overdose in July.
"I made a real serious connection with all of them," she said. "And when Cory died I was devastated and I wrote a letter to the cast and I wrote to Lea and I sent her a bunch of stuff and I really tried to help."
The singer has a new documentary, "In Your Dreams," in stores now and revealed to "omg! Insider" correspondent Keltie Knight on Wednesday that she did her best to help Lea Michele get through the tough time because she, too, had recently lost a loved one due to an overdose.
"I had lost a godson to an overdose of Xanax and alcohol at a frat party at the end of 2011. That was heavily on my mind," Stevie revealed. "It's all an accident, a bad accident."
Check out this video to see what other thoughtful advice Stevie gave to help the "Glee" star, and be sure to tune in to "omg! Insider" on TV tonight for more of Stevie's interview.
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I have a stock 6 mo. old Dell E6420 with an upgraded Intel X-25M 80GB SSD installed. I have been using BT5 KDE 32bit version on it since I got it. Then, 4 months later, working as usual (firefox, bash, and emacs), I put it to sleep. When I turned it on later that day it came on, but the screen was completely powered off. I could type in my password and log in (I heard the log in sound). I found out that putting the computer to sleep after logging in, then turning it back on once it's gone to sleep will restore power to the screen and it'll resume normally.
I have been trying to figure out why this happens for the past two months. I have re-downloaded and installed fresh copies of bt5, bt5r1, and bt5r2 for both 32 and 64bit KDE versions individually. And the problem still occurs. However, only for the 32 bit versions when running as a LiveOS the suspend to RAM and resume functions correctly. The suspend/resume function for the 64 bit versions do not work correctly when running as a LiveOS. Also, only for the 64 bit versions, the screen brightness is not adjustable (the function key displays the brightness bar on the screen, but the screen stays the same brightness), whereas it does work for 32 bit versions.
I have also tried it with a new 250GB WD Blue HDD.
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If you're ready to make the leap to a flat-panel television set, you may be overwhelmed by the plethora of options available on the market today. Not only do you have to select a brand and size, but you've got to determine whether you want 1080 or 720p and wade through a wealth of features and options, such as Internet connectivity. Another big decision you'll need to make is whether you want a plasma or LCD TV.
Very simply put, plasma and LCD are two different technologies used in the manufacturing of television sets, similar to Windows PCs and Macs in the computer world. There are many similarities and differences, and each type of technology has its pros and cons. To determine which type of television is right for you, you'll want to think about what you plan to use the television for and consider several factors to find the technology that meets your needs.
One of the most noticeable differences between plasma and LCD TVs is the color quality. Plasma TVs are known for producing a truer black than LCD TVs. Color contrast is also typically superior with plasma screens. The LCD technology still delivers a crisp, clear picture, but if you're looking for top-notch color quality, plasma is still the best option. Some LCD manufacturers have started using LED backlighting on their televisions, which produces a truer black. While it is an improvement over standard LCD displays, only the higher-end models can rival the black produced using a plasma display.
Another important factor to consider before selecting a television is where it will be placed. You probably already know whether you'll be placing it in the family room, bedroom or somewhere else in your house, but you should also consider whether it will be mounted on a wall or set atop a TV stand. Will there be people throughout the room that might watch the television or will it be viewed primarily from one spot? If you'll mainly be watching this particular set from one position, both LCD and plasma will work, however, if people will be viewing the television from a variety of spots within the room, plasma may be the better choice. Plasma TVs have a full 180-degree viewing angle, which means you'll get a great picture regardless of where you are in the room. This also applies vertically, so a viewer sitting on the floor will see the same quality picture as someone sitting on a sofa. LCD television manufacturers have improved their viewing angles in recent years, but you'll still only get a viewing angle of about 120 degrees.
One of the main factors to consider when selecting a new television is cost. You want to get the most bang for your buck, so along with all the bells and whistles, make sure you compare the prices of the models you're considering. There's not too large of a difference in price between plasma and LCD, but plasmas tend to be a bit cheaper, so you may be able to get a larger screen if you go with plasma over LCD. Manufacturers typically estimate the lifespan of a plasma television at 60,000 hours, whereas LCDs are estimated to last to 100,000 hours. If you watched your plasma television for four hours every day of the year, it would take more than 40 years to wear it out. Considering how much more advanced technology will be at that point, the difference in lifespan is negligible.
While this seems to all suggest that plasma is the way to go, there is one important factor to consider: Plasma TVs, if left on a still frame for too long, will run you the risk of permanently burning pixels onto your screen. While many models are taking measures to combat this with automatic screensavers, it nevertheless means that plasma televisions aren't recommended for video games, and certainly shouldn't be used as computer monitors.
I hope this helps you make up your mind when shopping for your next television!
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BMW X5 Custom Stealth Subwoofer Boxes for sale
Two (2) subwoofer boxes designed and built specifically for a 2002 BMW X5 (E53). These boxes fit specifically in the two rear stow panels in the X5 trunk area. When installed, the panels close and fit flush, completely concealing the installation and leaving the trunk free and clear. I sold the BMW and figured these could go to a new home. Sadly I did not get any pictures of the installation before I removed it. The system installation was used for a little under 2 years.
These boxes were designed specifically for for two 8" Kicker SoloBaric S7 2 ohm Dual Voice Coil subwoofers, one for each enclosure. While that subwoofer size seems small, don't let it fool you. Each subwoofer is rated for 900 watts peak each (450 watts RMS), and could easily satisfy anyone. That is anyone who isn't on the competitive car stereo circuit with several thousand dollars to spare. Boxes are built robust in order to handle this high power. I had powered both subwoofers with a compact Kenwood Exelon XR-1S Class D Mono amplifier. This amplifier is rated for 1500 watts peak (700 watts RMS). The amplifier is able to fit in the space under the passenger side subwoofer, concealing it nicely.
Compare these boxes to other BMW specific boxes from Bravarian Soundwerks or JL Audio's Stealthbox. Both are around $600 and have one 10" subwoofer rated for about 300 watts peak, just a tiny fraction of what is possible using these boxes and the Kicker subs. This is easily the most high powered, audiophile grade subwoofer system one can install in the factory space in a BMW X5. All totaled, this system new is approximately $1200 plus the cost of the custom box which typically runs several hundred dollars.
I'm willing to sell these in a few ways, depending on what you want or need. These prices do not include shipping if needed. Pickup is desired, but we can certainly arrange something.
Passenger side subwoofer enclosure (the bigger one): $75
Both subwoofer boxes: $100
Passenger side subwoofer enclosure and ONE Kicker L7: $325
Both subwoofer boxes and ONE Kicker L7: $350
Both subwoofer boxes and TWO Kicker L7's: $600
Both subwoofer boxes and TWO Kicker L7's and the Kenwood Amplifier: $850
Also included for free with any of the above are the power and ground cables, a fuse holder, and line level inputs which allow you to hook the amplifier up to the factory BMW radio with minimal splicing. Some minimal fitment is required, such as some plastic tab trimming and mounting with existing bolting, but significant interior panel work is not required and overall look is completely stealthy.
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Josh's Birth Story
The background to this story is that I suffered from post-traumatic stress after the long and stressful birth of my first son two years earlier. Not wishing to repeat this experience, I took a hypnobirthing course with my doula Holly who we chose to help give myself and my husband support through the pregnancy and birth.
On Thursday the 18th October at 6am I was having trouble sleeping. I felt uncomfortable laying down and felt like I needed to keep going to the bathroom. Earlier that week we had all had a sickness and vomiting bug and I was hoping this would not come back. At 7am I decided to get up and told my husband that lying down was uncomfortable. We all got up and had breakfast. I started getting what I would describe as tightenings or pressure sensations every so often. These werent too regular at first. I kept going to the loo to check if Id had a show but was disappointed to find I hadnt. As the surges continued myself and my husband started to think this could possibly be it. They felt very mild at this point but I wanted to start relaxing to my rainbow relaxation script and listen to my birthing affirmations (both are used in hypnobirthing) so we decided to ask my husbands parents to come and collect our toddler (hes 22 months old) so that I could focus on relaxing. I still wasnt sure if it was really happening today but thought it was best to relax anyway. They picked him up at about 11.30 am and I waved goodbye happy and relaxed.
I let Holly know that something may be starting today and she encouraged me to stay relaxed and positive.
I had a midwife appointment already arranged at 2pm that day so we went along hoping she would be able to tell us if this was it. I had a surge whilst I was there and she felt my tummy but decided not to do an internal examination and she said youll probably be having a baby in the next 3 days. I felt disappointed and concerned about how long this would continue for. The surges were around 10mins apart and totally fine but I didnt want no sleep for 3 days!
We decided to go for a walk it was lovely and peaceful. I felt excited. I stopped walking and focussed on my breathing whenever I felt a surge.
Back home (at around 4.30pm) and I sat on my birthing ball whilst Andrew used the light massage on my back and we listened to the rainbow relaxation. I found it really helped, but I needed to stand up by the table whenever I felt a surge.
All continued along with the surges gradually getting closer together and lasting longer. We had dinner. At around 6pm the surges were 3 mins apart lasting about 30 seconds each. We chose a film to watch! We went upstairs where our bedroom was comfortable with dim lighting, relaxation music and my birthing ball.
We didnt end up watching the film as the surges became closer together but I could still relax and Andrew persuaded me we should call Holly to come over at around 8.30pm. I was reluctant to call Holly yet because I thought this could go on for hours and hours well into Friday. But I was finding the surges stronger and starting to find it harder to relax through them. I was then very sick and had a strong surge at the same time which was horrible but I thought at least I know I am in labour now.
When Holly arrived I was listening to the rainbow relaxation (on loop!) whilst lying on the bed. I could relax (and even sleep sometimes) between surges but I now found the surges themselves painful and I rocked on all fours during them.
This continued between 9pm and 12am with the surges getting more intense until I tried a bath and frankly became overwhelmed by them. I would throw my body about when they came. Andrew asked me again if I wanted to go to hospital and I said I did but I was worried they would send me home as I thought I might just not be coping well in early labour. It was great having Holly there as she said they definitely wouldnt send me home and this gave me the encouragement to go to hospital which was where I wanted to be at this point. In my head I was thinking I want to have an epidural but I thought I wouldnt mention that to Holly and Andrew yet. Also, it was hard trying to have a conversation.
We set off to the hospital (about a 20 minute drive away) in Hollys car just after midnight. The car journey was intense and overwhelming. I couldnt relax anymore and was throwing myself around with the pain. I kept opening my eyes and realising how far we were from the hospital and I just wanted it all to stop.
When we arrived at the hospital we somehow ended up going through the wrong entrance and having to walk quite far. I told Andrew I wanted an epidural. I was walking along moaning and a member of staff asked if we were alright and she told us to wait on some seats whilst she got a midwife and a wheelchair. The midwife came and I dont think she was impressed that we hadnt phoned ahead to say we were coming. We went to a big room which was quite cold but well kitted out and the midwives kept asking questions but I was just asking for gas and air. I was also asking for an epidural. It took about 15 minutes for them to sort the gas and air which felt like ages at the time and I was moaning and worrying that I wasnt that advanced. One of the midwives asked me if I just felt pain or it felt pushy. To be honest it did start to feel a bit pushy but I told her no just pain because I wanted an epidural and so didnt want them to say no it was too late. Eventually a senior midwife examined me and as she did my waters broke everywhere they came gushing out warm and went everywhere. The midwife said youre 10 cm, Holly said thats brilliant. The midwife then said to me you are going to have a baby soon, sorry you cant have an epidural there wouldnt be time.
Looking back, I think its amazing that I was 10cm at this stage and I had managed using the hypnobirthing despite the intensity in what I now know was the transition period. However, at the time I felt very disappointed I couldnt have an epidural. My husband really encouraged me at this point by telling me that the midwife had said the babys head was right there and they will be born soon. Holly helped me to get into a good position facing backwards and upright on the bed.
The surges soon changed type and became an overwhelming urge to push downwards which I began doing with all of my strength. It was hard work but I felt like I was getting somewhere. I was going to meet my baby boy. I could do it. I waited for each surge and then put all I had into pushing down and bringing my baby out. The midwife asked me to turn over so she could check the progress and as I turned I pushed again, hard, and I felt the baby crowning. It felt like an eternity until the next surge and I felt like I was stinging and stretching so much and the baby felt so big, eventually the surge I was waiting for came and I pushed my hardest with it and screamed as our baby came out into this world. I felt the rest of his body being pulled gently out and then relief. Joy. Pride.
What I hadnt known at the time is that there had been thick meconium in my waters so our baby had to be quickly cut from the cord and then passed to the paediatrician to be checked on the resus trolley. He soon made little noises and everyone was happy that he hadnt inhaled the meconium. My little boy was passed back to me. I felt such delight. Such love. My little Josh was here. I couldnt believe I was finally holding him.
He was 6lb 9oz, born (10 days earlier than the due date) at 1.30 am on 19th October 2012. He is amazing. I know the end of the birth was overwhelming and incredibly hard work but I am so pleased with how the birth went. It was an empowering and positive experience for me.
So thats the end of Joshs birth story this is longer than Id planned but I dont want to leave any of it out. It was an experience I will never forget and one I will treasure. As for Josh he is perfect just as he is and always will be! He makes us a very happy family of four!
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Beautiful birth story LJ! So happy for you!
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Hi LJ,
Thank you so much for sharing your birth story! You did SO well!
I had to chuckle when you wroteWe set off to the hospital (about a 20 minute drive away) in Hollys car just after midnight. The car journey was intense and overwhelming. I couldnt relax anymore and was throwing myself around with the pain. I kept opening my eyes and realising how far we were from the hospital and I just wanted it all to stop.
So great that your bag was able to stay in tact until you were ready to push because those transactions would have been so much more intense had your bag broken earlier.
I've also had thoughts of wanting an epidural during labour, but truly was so thankful that I was home and it simply wasn't an option. I know that had I been in the hospital I probably would have gotten one, and I know that interventions tend to start happening at that point. Thankfully I had all 5 babies at home so in my mind I was prepared that an epidural wasn't an option... plus, the water really helped.
Had you hoped to labour in the water at all? Did you plan for either of your births to be home births? Having had these two experiences in the hospital, would you consider a homebirth if you got pregnant again?
One of my babies had moderate meconium in the water when they broke the bag. They suctioned him as soon as he was born and he didn't inhale any of it.
So how are you doing now? Are you getting enough rest? Are you breastfeeding both boys? Is your older son still sleeping in your bed or were you able to transition him out before Josh was born.
Warm Regards,
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Congrats LJ! My little girl, Charlie, was born just a few weeks after your little guy. It is a blessing.
13th November 2012 09:59 AM #5
Thank you everyone!
Yes Kate that was certainly the transition period! I'm very glad I had a natural labour as I have been able to recover so quickly. Josh is great! He is breastfeeding really well and I feed my toddler once a day too. He sleeps on a toddler mattress on the floor and we have a co-sleeping cot for Josh. I so happy with my boys!
Best wishes,
14th November 2012 06:50 AM #6
p.s. I had in my 'birth wishes' to use the birth pool but we weren't really at the hospital long enough for this. I would consider a home birth after this positive experience and would certainly hire my doula again!
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Hi LJ,
Sounds like you're regaining your confidence in birth after your difficult first experience. I think you'd be a perfect candidate for a homebirth. You wouldn't have to make that car trip in transition and you could use the birth pool too! Sounds like you also had a fabulous doula. She certainly was a blessing for you.
19th November 2012 11:19 PM #8
Thanks Kate.
Yes Holly was great! I will certainly consider a homebirth for next time! I would recommend having a doula to other pregnant ladies too - having a doula gave me confidence, support and reassurance.
30th June 2013 02:32 AM #9
I'm so pleased that I wrote out my birth story in the days after giving birth to Josh.
This is something I didn't feel able to do with my first son, and now his birth is a bit blurry in places, and I am unsure of the order that the events occurred.
Did you write out, or record in some way, your birth story? Or, like me, do you have a birth that you regret not recording?
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Beautiful Story mama!
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"You'll have us all in The Workhouse" was a common phrase in my childhood if some outlandish expense was proposed, this shows that the threat of ending up in the workhouse had been handed down a couple of generations after the institution had ended.
What was The Workhouse?
The Workhouse was a building that was owned by local authorities to house those who by illness, disability, situation or age were unable to provide for themselves. Whilst the earliest recorded mention of a workhouse is 1631 the records that family historians mainly use for research are those generated from the time of the New Poor Law of 1834. Wikipedia has a good account of the law and a link is given below for those who want to know more. At it's most basic the 1834 law discouraged the giving of assistance in terms of money, clothes or food to those who wanted to remain living outside of the workhouse. It was felt that it would be more economic to house all the poor under one roof where they could be assessed and if able they could be put to work in jobs such as oakum picking, bone crushing or stone breaking. There was also the bonus that some people would rather starve than commit themselves into the harsh environment of the workhouse.
One of the most inhuman regulations of the workhouse was the separation of husbands from wives and children from parents. Babies were allowed to stay with mothers, but once the child reached an age where it was deemed that they could survive without a mother's care then they would be put into the children's area. Visits between husband & wife and parents & children were generally allowed once a week for a short period.
As 20th century got closer workhouses tended to become more humane places to live and generally were used as hospitals for the infirm, sick and orphaned whilst some were used as asylums for the mentally ill. In 1930 legislation was finally passed for the abolition of the workhouse system, but by then many were already converted in hospitals or homes for the elderly.
How can I find out more about The Workhouse?
There is an excellent website run by Peter Higginbotham who is the acknowledged expert on the workhouse system and the records that it generated. Peter is also the author of several books on the workhouse. A link to the website is given below. It is well worth reading the introduction pages of the website to familiarise yourself with the subject before you make a search for the workhouse where your ancestors may lived.
Once a particular workhouse page is located then you will find a full history of that workhouse with perhaps photographs both old & modern, map and floor plan. Also there is information where the records from the workhouse are held. These pages are an invaluable source of background information.
The National Trust has the Southwell Workhouse within their holdings and if you want to experience what these places were like then a trip to Nottinghamshire is a must. There are living history events as well as films and guides so that you get a very real workhouse experience without the hard labour and uncomfortable beds!!
What am I likely to find in The Workhouse records?
The range of records that workhouses generated are vast and varied, but you might expect to find
Workhouse Masters Reports & Journals
Registers of Births & Deaths in the Workhouse
Religious Creed Registers
Admissions & Discharges Books
Workhouse Medical Officers Reports
Visitors Books
Meals & Provisions Records
Account Books
Where can I find records about The Workhouse?
As stated above if you can locate the workhouse where your ancestor lived on Peter Higginbotham's site then at the bottom of that particular workhouse's page there will be a link to the archive that has the records.
The National Archives has a good guide to workhouse records which can be read online or downloaded at
The National Archives also have some workhouse records which are part of a project involving volunteers and these records can be downloaded free of charge.
- Axminster Poor Law Union, Devon and Dorset, 1834- 1848
- Basford Poor Law Union, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, 1834- 1845
- Berwick upon Tweed Poor Law Union, Northumberland, 1834- 1852
- Bishop's Stortford Poor Law, Union Hertfordshire and Essex, 1834- 1852
- Blything Poor Law Union, Suffolk, 1834-1840
- Bromsgrove Poor Law Union, Worcestershire, 1834-1842
- Cardiff Poor Law Union, Glamorganshire, 1834- 1853
- Clutton Poor Law Union, Somerset, 1834- 1853
- Keighley Poor Law Union, Yorkshire West Riding, 1834- 1855
- Kidderminster Poor Law Union, Worcestershire, 1834- 1849
- Liverpool Vestry (technically not a Poor Law Union, it retained vestry status throughout the 19th century), 1834- 1856
- Llanfyllin Poor Law Union, Montgomeryshire and Denbighshire, 1834-1854
- Mansfield Poor Law Union, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, 1834- 1849
- Mitford and Launditch Poor Law Union, Norfolk, 1834- 1849
- Newcastle under Lyme Poor Law Union, Staffordshire, 1834- 1856
- Newport Pagnell Poor Law Union, Buckinghamshire, 1834- 1855
- Reeth Poor Law Union, Yorkshire North Riding, 1834- 1871
- Rye Poor Law Union, East Sussex and Kent, 1834- 1843
- Southampton, Hampshire (technically not a Poor Law Union but an earlier incorporation), 1834- 1858
- Southwell, Nottinghamshire, 1834- 1871
- Truro Poor Law Union, Cornwall, 1834- 1849
- Tynemouth Poor Law Union, Northumberland, 1834- 1855
- Wolstanton and Burslem Poor Law Union, Staffordshire, 1834- 1851
Ancestry.co.uk has the following records online
London Poor Law Records 1517 – 1973
Dorset Poor Law Records 1511 – 1997
Warwickshire Poor Law Records 1546 – 1904
FindMyPast.co.uk has the following records online
Cheshire Workhouse Records 1781 – 1910
Derbyshire Workhouse Report 1842
Manchester Workhouse Registers 1847 – 1881
No doubt as the Ancestry & FindMyPast collections grow more Poor Law & Workhouse records will come online.
I am sure that everyone will have at least one ancestor who was unfortunate enough to have spent some of their life in the workhouse, whilst we can sympathise with their plight we can also find that the records generated by these institutions are fascinating and informative for the genealogist.


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Midtown Farmer's Market features several local vendors selling everything from Kombucha to custom birdhouses. The family friendly event features a bounce house and face painter for kids, a rotation of the area's notorious gourmet food trucks, and many other local small businesses. This is the second year for the Midtown Farmer's Market and the first year in this location.
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The unofficial motto of the Tumbleweeds Film Festival just might be "You asked for it, you got it!"
The audiences who attended the local children's and youth film festival in its first two years asked for more movies for older kids.
"So we've programmed films for teens and tweens 12 and up," said Patrick Hubley, artistic director of the Utah Film Center and director of Tumbleweeds, which returns Friday, March 15.
Audiences also asked for movies for younger kids.
"So we've got films for kids ages 4 and up," Hubley said. "People were asking, 'Will you be showing some films made by kids as well as films for kids?' So we've added those this year, too."
The films have changed, but the spirit of Tumbleweeds remains the same. These are movies for kids and teens that will also appeal to their parents and grandparents.
"Tumbleweeds isn't just for kids," Hubley said. "These are great films that are accessible to a younger audience and an older audience."
The selections include animated films, documentaries and live-action scripted dramas. There are domestic films as well as movies from France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia/Estonia and the United Kingdom.
And then there's "Gottu,"an Indian film that will screen in Hindi with English subtitles.
"It's a really wonderful coming-of-age film where a young orphan wants to become king of the skies over his village the best kite-flyer in town," Hubley said. "In the past, we've shown a lot of European films. Films from the U.S. and Canada. This is the first Indian film we're showing."
The festival will open with "Monster in Paris," a French animated film.
"It's a film we wanted to show last year, but we weren't able to get it," Hubley said. "The animation is spectacular. And we thought it was a great film for all ages."
The films-by-kids category includes "Girl Power," a collection of short films that focus on girls' perspectives including a couple of locally produced shorts and "Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adapation."
"This is what some people call the greatest fan-boy tribute ever," Hubley said. "It's a shot-by-shot re-creation of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' that was started in 1981 by a bunch of 12-year-old boys in New Jersey."
The boys worked on the film for seven years, and director Steven Spielberg gave it his stamp of approval. This will be the first screening in Utah.
This year's films are:
Alfie, the Little Werewolf • A 7-year-old boy turns into a werewolf. (The Netherlands, subtitled; 95 minutes; ages 8+) Saturday, March 16, 2:30 p.m., Black Box
Brooklyn Castle • Brooklyn schoolchildren go for a chess championship. (USA, 102 minutes, ages 11+) Saturday, March 16, 7 p.m., Jeanné Wagner
Eliot and Me • A 10-year-old girl dealing with her parents' breakup rescues a dog from a shelter. (Ireland, 52 minutes, ages 6+) Saturday, March 16, 12:30 p.m., Black Box
The Famous Five •Three siblings, their cousin and a canine companion become summertime sleuths. (Germany, subtitled; 89 minutes; ages 7+) Saturday, March 16, 4:30 p.m., Black Box
Gattu • A small orphan dreams big and aims to win the kite battle. (India, subtitled; 79 minutes, ages 6+) Sunday, March 17, 1 p.m., Jeanné Wagner
Lotte and the Moonstone Secret • Three boys take three stones from a secret temple but the stones are the only way for the Moon Rabbits to make it home. (Latvia/Estonia, English; 73 minutes; ages 4+) Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m., Jeanné Wagner; Sunday, March 17, 3:30 p.m., Black Box
A Monster in Paris •A shy movie projectionist and a colorful inventor find themselves embarking on the hunt for a monster that's terrorizing citizens. (France, English; 90 minutes; ages 6+) Friday, March 15, 7 p.m., Jeanné Wagner
Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation • In 1982, three 12-year-olds begin filming a shot-for-shot remake of "Raiders of the Lost Ark." (USA, 100 minutes, ages 10+) Saturday, March 16, 3 p.m., Park City Library; Sunday, March 17, 7 p.m., Jeanné Wagner
Shakespeare High • Teens who have to deal with poverty, gangs and drugs prepare for a high-school drama competition. (USA, 81 minutes, ages 12+) Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m., Jeanné Wagner
Will • A soccer-obsessed English boy's life is turned upside down when his father suddenly reappears with tickets to a huge match in Istanbul. (United Kingdom, 102 minutes, 8+) Saturday, March 16, 1 p.m., Jeanné Wagner; Sunday, March 17, 3 p.m., Park City Library
Zarafa •A 10-year-old on the run from a slave trader sets off with a giraffe in this animated tale. (France, subtitled; 78 minutes; ages 8+) Sunday, March 17, 5 p.m., Jeanné Wagner
Adobe Youth Voices Shorts Program •A collection of short films from various Adobe Youth Voices programs from around the world. Saturday, March 16, 5 p.m., Jeanné Wagner
Girl Power •A collection of short films that focus on girls' perspectives. (Ages 12+) Saturday, March 16, 3 p.m., Jeanné Wagner
Shorts Program 1: Amazing Animations •Animated short films from around the world. (Ages 4+) Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m., Jeanné Wagner; Saturday, March 16, 1 p.m., Park City Library; Sunday, March 17, 1:30 p.m., Black Box
Shorts Program 2: Great Shorts •Animated and live action shorts films from around the world to fire the creative energy. (Ages 8+) Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m., Jeanné Wagner
Tumbleweeds Film Festival
The Utah Film Center offers its annual festival for youths. This year there are more films for teens and tweens.
When • Friday-Sunday, March 15-17.
Where • Screenings are at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City, in the Jeanné Wagner or Black Box theaters; and the Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., Park City.
Tickets • $6 for all shows except the opening-night screening of "Monster in Paris," which is $7.50; 801-355-ARTS and arttix.org.
Details • utahfilmcenter.org and kidsfilm.org.


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In an interview with The Guardian, Franzen said he intended the cat section of Freedom partially as " an educational service."
In the early 80s, oralism (an educational technique with heavy emphasis on lip-reading and speech) was quite popular.
educational entities have had previous trouble navigating OFAC's regulatory landscape.
America should do away with middle schools, which are educational wastelands.
Both documentaries are completely fake, continuing a recent disturbing trend in educational television.
They believe that it is unimportant where you buy your educational tools, if you are only doing good work with them.
Dr. Ryerson made a second educational trip to Europe in October, 1850.
Restrained from open vice by educational views and the fear of man, how much ungodliness has reigned within me!
It is just here that our educational critics are apt to become excited.
From this period dates the incessant activity which he has displayed in educational, and especially University reform.


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Mega metal deals grind down in 2013 as bite size deals take off
In our annual in-depth metals M&A review and forecast, Forging Ahead's headline trend is for a continuing recovery from a post credit-crunch low, but a recurring theme across all regions this year is the focus on select, small to medium sized purchases rather than mega acquisitions. Internal cost cutting will be a top priority for CEOs with caution being the 2013 watchword amid volatile economic times and energy prices.
Jim Forbes, global metals leader, PwC, said:
"There is no doubt that the industry is facing some of its toughest challenges yet, as companies battle the headwinds of ongoing economic uncertainty and unpredictable costs around raw materials and energy. On the surface, we are still seeing some mega-deals, but they are fewer. If we created a top 10 of the deals announced and done in 2012, just half would have been valued above US$1 bn."
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Here you will find various sorts of documentation written by Erlang users. We call them HowTo's since we want them to guide the reader in order to accomplish something related to Erlang.
It can, for example, be How to install Erlang, how to make use of some Jungerl code, or whatever you think your fellow Erlang users would like to know.
Here one can see the true power of wiki. Beacuse if someone writes a howto everyone can go in and improve it or correct errors. So please be our guest and start creating and changing.
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What's your favorite way to spend a lazy day?
On a rainy Sunday are you inclined to a.) curl up on the chaise lounge with a good book b.) scribble in your journal for an hour or two c.) have a movie marathon d.) bake something that fills the house with a crazy-good smell of butter and sugar and spice (?)
I'm not very inventive when it comes to the lazy Sunday. I'm all about tackling a TV series or two. I mean, this is really the only way to watch Homeland, in my opinion. Downton after Downton episode? Oooh yes please.
Catfish? Ugh, I might be addicted in a this-makes-me-nervous-and-I-can't-stop-watching kinda way.
I also enjoy copious amounts of cookies and tea with my embarrassing entertainment choices. And maybe a lunch that involves a baguette, at least two types of cheese and some sort of pesto.
I love when I can fully enjoy being lazy. Not feeling like I should be doing anything else besides hanging out on the couch with my man.
This Monday, I'm starting the first full-time office job I've had in a long while. Of course, I'm a little nervous. I'm concerned about what to wear, wondering what my co-workers will be like, and just plain eager to get that first day behind me.


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Talk about the red carpet or the show. Or just talk about whether award shows would be more interesting if they were aired in Russian. Drinking game alert. Everytime CBS promos one of its shows, you have to drink.
741 Comments on "Grammy Awards Post"
JT's new songs SUCK. So many performances were not that great. So many fell flat. Frank Oceans and Rihanna's didn't. Fun's didn't. Bruno Mars! Fucking killed it, James Brown Jr. So many really bit it though.
For everyone staying up too late, or disliking some parts- DVR it man!!! You can skip the crap, commercials, anything that drags!!
As I said above I meant thick as in dumb. Its what we say here. That girl is skinny!!!
@mayor timebomb
Love it that you get what I am saying.
Honored to get a response from the Mayor.
I finally get back from finishing work obligations and you West Coasters punk out on me?
Same here. Sweet Dreams Smash!
Time for bed for me. Have a good night V!
That isn't far at all! Interesting all of the top categories were split.
Seacrest is some sort of suckubus.
I am up by northgate mall. And I agree Bruno/sting with the marley tribute was the best part(also the half way point). 🙂
I am in Seattle. Where are you?
Loved the "in memoriam" tribute. I think that edged out Bruno/Sting as my favorite of the night. Close margin 😉
Seacrest creeps me out.
And I was also wondering that about Seacrest earlier tonight. He is foreeeeevveeerrr Yount.
V- are you in the seattle area? They had that commercial here! I want to do it!
Who did Ryan Seacrest sell his soul to?
Omigosh, one of the local news stations had people get stoned then drive through an obstacle course. I wanna be a volunteer for that!
This is semi painful! I cant figure out why.
I don't know if I can sit through another hour of commericals. My cat just came to tell me its bed time. 🙂 Both of the dogs are in bed with dad and he is like "hello! it is late mom!" Damn animals.
I think I would be happier getting an award from Prince vs the award itself.
So happy for them! Kimbra is so pretty.
Prince is a sex bomb, sex bomb.
Not sure about that dress, but I sure do love her voice!
I bet they wish everyone could have 3d TVs for that, it just seemed sort of odd and out of place.
Shirty?? That shucks
I am waiting for Carrie to rip that shirty dress off. What is happening right now
I like Carrie. She is another sweet artist, I am glad she is private. And her voice is very pretty.
Nice prolixe!
Prolixe, congrats to your friend! What category?
Oh, a friend won a (team) Grammy! Woohoo!
Sweet dreams Bunny 😉
I think I may dream about KP's tits
Her tits look glorious.
If my mid-thirties self could go back in time, I would slap my early twenties self upside the head. I did some really stoopid things. I'm not going to judge 😉
Also – jack white killed it!
I really wish Bama Shakes would win.
Ok, but what's the business about KP's boobies? They've always been big. Why are people guessing she's preggo?
Night night sunny bunny! 😉
JFC!! I was trying to post from my phone but that bitch has it out for me
Loved the Marley tribute, Lumineers are awesome, Jack White is pretty incredible and Good night everybody! I don't want to fry my ovaries with my laptop
Thanks for hanging with me ladies!!
Jack White is crazy creative, he is a true Artiste.
Thank you v. 🙂 It kills me when people give taylor such a tough time. She got famous at 15 and is still just barely 23.
I am completely different between 26 and when I was 23.
I love Bruno – a true showman.
Bruno Mars is such a lovable character. I wanted to not like him at first but now I can't help it! 🙂
She is, and I think people forget, she is still quite young and has a lot of living to do…and it ain't going to be all perfect 😉
I also apply this sensibility to Taylor Swift.
sounds mean but i'm so glad they seemed to snub chris brown, no performing, no presenting,etc. but on a happy note, Bruno Mars is somethin' else!!!
I agree V. Her life choices are her own really. Her performances are what should matter. And she is a damn good performer.
It really was! And seeing the audience participation…super cool.
I know people are really tough on RiRi, but she sounded great tonight and genuinely looked like she was having fun up there.
I know! I got choked up a little. That was amazing collaboration.
I would love to see that concert.
Wow, that is how you perform at the Grammys.
That was really wonderful. 🙂 I am glad we stuck it out!!! 🙂
Great performance production!
This Is really what I wanted to see. Sting is hot!!!
That must be amazing as a young artist to preform along side someone like Sting.
Bruno mars songs always get stuck in my head. He is harmless fun music.
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Baseball Cards From Hofstra ConferenceMay 5, 2012
Here are some of the cards that were inside a couple packs I bought at the Hofstra Conference.
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Golden Gate University students are taught by practitioners currently working in the field, providing the most up-to-date skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's workplace. In addition to posting positions on GGU careers, there are additional ways employers can increase their visibility on campus while making connections with students.
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Present on a Career Development Topic
This is an excellent way to gain visibility and share knowledge.Typical presentation topics include resume writing, interviewing skills or industry-related topics. Note that we have several opportunities to virtually connect with the GGU community as well as in person.
Participate in Networking Events
The Office of Career Planning hosts several networking opportunities both on and off campus, which may include a panel presentation followed by networking with students and faculty member. You can participate as a panelist or simply attending the networking portion of the evening. We also host monthly in-person and online Career Meetups, which is an opportunity for the GGU community to informally network with fellow students, alumni, GGU Career Consultants and guest employers/organizations for coffee and conversations.
Offer a Job Search Tip in our Weekly Newsletter
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Falling in Love with English Boys by Melissa Jensen
Stranded in London while her mother does historical research, Catherine blogs about her misery. She finds a nineteenth-century diary of a girl named Katherine whose story mirrors her own. Things start looking up when she meets Katherine's descendant William. During a conversation between William and Catherine, he reveals that one of his favorite poems is "No Second Troy" by William Butler Yeats.
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Here is an accessibility map of Paris Metro, RER, Bus, Tram lines, stops and stations for those with reduced mobility, specifically for those in a wheelchair.
There are roughly 50 Metro/RER stations within central Paris that have elevators and accessibility for wheelchairs. (See a list of wheelchair accessible Paris RER / Metro stations [by elevator].) The stations listed on this map are the reduced mobility accessible stations. Although the stations themselves will be accessible, very few Metro / RER lines have roll-on accessibility for the train itself. Metro Line 14 and RER E have complete roll-on / roll-off access for wheelchairs right onto the trains and all station stops are accessible by elevator. For other RER trains the conductor and/or station staff will help wheelchairs roll onto the first passenger train car using a portable ramp they will place between the platform gap and the train car. The other Metro lines that have accessibility up until the train itself include Metro Lines 1, 2, and 13. The RER B train, popular for its CDG Airport to Paris route, has complete accessibility only at Gare du Nord.
On the left hand side of the map, half-way down, is an index of Metro, RER and Train stations ("Index des gares et stations accessibles"). Listed here are station names (ex. Auber), the type of train served: Metro (subway), RER (suburban train / express subway), or Train (intercity train), which lines are served (RER A, Metro Line 14, etc.) and whether wheelchairs can roll-on/roll-off unassisted onto the train cars. A red asterisk beside the train type and line means wheelchairs cannot roll onto trains and will need assistance at that point. Only Metro Line 14 and RER E are fully accessible by wheelchairs at all stations and onto the trains themselves. All other trains will require help from staff or other passengers to lift chairs onto train cars. In general Parisien travelers are very willing to help those with reduced mobility ascend and descend trains so don't hesitate to ask or make gestures to such effect.
The map also shows wheelchair accessible Paris Bus lines along with bus stops that have specifically designed ramps for ease of access. Buses along these lines will have the ability to kneel and deploy a ramp for wheelchair roll-on/roll-off access. Bus stops that specifically do not have accessible ramps will be marked with a caution sign (yellow triangle with exclamation point).
The trams within Paris, Tram 2 skirting the western edge of Paris and Tram 3 running east-west along the southern edge, are fully wheelchair accessible with ramps on all stops and very small gaps in between train and ramp at stops.
Intercity trains such as TGV, Ter, and Transilien at the major Paris train stations ("gares" such as Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord) most often have a step or two at car doors in order to board the trains, thus wheelchair travelers will require assistance for boarding.
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For travelers with reduced mobility, but not confined to a wheelchair, certain stations feature long connections requiring a good deal of walking or stair climbing which may be best to avoid. Unfortunately it's not possible to simply classify stations as mobility friendly or not since different connections to different lines within the same station will require different amounts of walking and stairs. Some connections may require only seconds of walking while others will require ten or more minutes.
Nearly all stations feature escalators, but there are often small sets of stairs which are present throughout the Metro for traversing over or under connecting lines.
One way to get an idea of walking distance when making connections is by using the a Metro Route Planner and observing the walking time provided in the results (when transferring from one line to another within a station). From the time required to walk from one train platform to a connecting one you can estimate the distance and the level of mobility require to make the connection.
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Five years after the start of the Great Recession, the toll is terrifyingly clear. Millions of middle-class jobs have been lost in developed countries the world over.
And the situation is even worse than it appears.
Most of the jobs will never return, and millions more are likely to vanish, say experts who study the labor market. What's more, these jobs aren't just being lost to China and other developing countries, and they aren't just factory work. Increasingly, jobs are disappearing in the service sector, home to two-thirds of all workers.
They're being obliterated by technology.
Year after year, the software that runs computers and an array of other machines and devices becomes more sophisticated and powerful and capable of doing more efficiently tasks that humans have always done. For decades, science fiction warned of a future when we would be architects of our own obsolescence, replaced by our machines; an Associated Press analysis finds that the future has arrived.
Not many get a pass • "The jobs that are going away aren't coming back," said Andrew McAfee, principal research scientist at the Center for Digital Business at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and co-author of Race Against the Machine. ''I have never seen a period where computers demonstrated as many skills and abilities as they have over the past seven years."
The global economy is being reshaped by machines that generate and analyze vast amounts of data; by devices such as smartphones and tablet computers that let people work just about anywhere, even when they're on the move; by smarter, nimbler robots; and by services that let businesses rent computing power when they need it, instead of installing expensive equipment and hiring IT staffs to run it. Whole employment categories, from secretaries to travel agents, are starting to disappear.
"There's no sector of the economy that's going to get a pass," said Martin Ford, who runs a software company and wrote The Lights in the Tunnel, a book predicting widespread job losses. "It's everywhere."
The numbers startle even labor economists. In the United States, half the 7.5 million jobs lost during the Great Recession were in industries that pay middle-class wages, ranging from $38,000 to $68,000. But only 2 percent of the 3.5 million jobs gained since the recession ended in June 2009 are in midpay industries. Nearly 70 percent are in low-pay industries, 29 percent in industries that pay well.
In the 17 European countries that use the euro as their currency, the numbers are even worse. Almost 4.3 million low-pay jobs have been gained since mid-2009, but the loss of midpay jobs has never stopped. A total of 7.6 million disappeared from January 2008 through last June.
Experts warn that this "hollowing out" of the middle-class workforce is far from over. They predict the loss of millions more jobs as technology becomes even more sophisticated and reaches deeper into our lives. Maarten Goos, an economist at the University of Leuven in Belgium, says Europe could double its middle-class job losses.
Some occupations are beneficiaries of the march of technology, such as software engineers and app designers for smartphones and tablet computers. Overall, though, technology is eliminating far more jobs than it is creating.
Technology's march • To understand the impact technology is having on middle-class jobs in developed countries, the AP analyzed employment data from 20 countries; tracked changes in hiring by industry, pay and task; compared job losses and gains during recessions and expansions over the past four decades; and interviewed economists, technology experts, robot manufacturers, software developers, entrepreneurs and people in the labor force who ranged from CEOs to the unemployed.
The AP's key findings:
• For more than three decades, technology has reduced the number of jobs in manufacturing. Robots and other machines controlled by computer programs work faster and make fewer mistakes than humans. Now, that same efficiency is being unleashed in the service economy, which employs more than two-thirds of the workforce in developed countries. Technology is eliminating jobs in office buildings, retail establishments and other businesses consumers deal with every day.
• Technology is being adopted by every kind of organization that employs people. It's replacing workers in large corporations and small businesses, established companies and startups. It's being used by schools, colleges and universities; hospitals and other medical facilities; nonprofit organizations and the military.
• The most vulnerable workers are doing repetitive tasks that programmers can write software for an accountant checking a list of numbers, an office manager filing forms, a paralegal reviewing documents for key words to help in a case. As software becomes even more sophisticated, victims are expected to include those who juggle tasks, such as supervisors and managers workers who thought they were protected by a college degree.
• Thanks to technology, companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index reported one-third more profit the past year than they earned the year before the Great Recession. They've also expanded their businesses, but total employment, at 21.1 million, has declined by a half-million.
• Startups account for much of the job growth in developed economies, but software is allowing entrepreneurs to launch businesses with a third fewer employees than in the 1990s. There is less need for administrative support and back-office jobs that handle accounting, payroll and benefits.
A jobless recovery • Some analysts reject the idea that technology has been a big job killer. They note that the collapse of the housing market in the U.S., Ireland, Spain and other countries and the ensuing global recession wiped out millions of middle-class construction and factory jobs. In their view, governments could bring many of the jobs back if they would put aside worries about their heavy debts and spend more. Others note that jobs continue to be lost to China, India and other countries in the developing world.
But to the extent technology has played a role, it raises the specter of high unemployment even after economic growth accelerates. Some economists say millions of middle-class workers must be retrained to do other jobs if they hope to get work again. Others are more hopeful. They note that technological change over the centuries eventually has created more jobs than it destroyed, although the wait can be long and painful.
A common refrain is that the developed world may face years of high middle-class unemployment, social discord, divisive politics, falling living standards and dashed hopes.
In the U.S., the economic recovery that started in June 2009 has been called the third straight "jobless recovery."
But that's a misnomer. The jobs came back after the first two.
Most recessions since World War II were followed by a surge in new jobs as consumers started spending again and companies hired to meet the new demand. In the months after recessions ended in 1991 and 2001, there was no familiar snap-back, but all the jobs had returned in less than three years.
But 42 months after the Great Recession ended, the U.S. has gained only 3.5 million, or 47 percent, of the 7.5 million jobs that were lost. The 17 countries that use the euro had 3.5 million fewer jobs last June than in December 2007.
This has truly been a jobless recovery, and the lack of midpay jobs is almost entirely to blame.
Fifty percent of the U.S. jobs lost were in midpay industries, but Moody's Analytics, a research firm, says just 2 percent of the 3.5 million jobs gained are in that category. After the four previous recessions, at least 30 percent of jobs created and as many as 46 percent were in midpay industries.
Other studies that group jobs differently show a similar drop in middle-class work.
The robots cometh • Some of the most startling results have come from studies that focused on midskill, midpay jobs requiring tasks that follow well-defined procedures and are repeated throughout the day. Think travel agents, salespeople in stores, office assistants and back-office workers like benefits managers and payroll clerks, as well as machine operators and other factory jobs.
An August 2012 paper by economists Henry Siu of the University of British Columbia and Nir Jaimovich of Duke University found these kinds of jobs make up fewer than half of all jobs, yet accounted for nine of 10 of all losses in the Great Recession. And they have kept disappearing in the economic recovery.
Webb Wheel Products makes parts for truck brakes, which involves plenty of repetitive work. Its newest employee is the Doosan V550M, and it's a marvel. It can spin a 130-pound brake drum like a child's top, smooth its metal surface, then drill holes all without missing a beat. And it doesn't take vacations or "complain about anything," said Dwayne Ricketts, president of the Cullman, Ala., company.
Thanks to computerized machines, Webb Wheel hasn't added a factory worker in three years, although it's making 300,000 more drums annually, a 25 percent increase.
"Companies in the recession learned to be more efficient, and they're not going to go back," Ricketts said.
In Europe, companies couldn't go back even if they desired. The 17 countries that use the euro slipped into another recession 14 months ago, in November 2011. The unemployment rate is a record 11.8 percent.
European companies had been using technology to replace midpay workers for years, and now that has accelerated.
"The recessions have amplified the trend," said Goos, the Belgian economist. "New jobs are being created, but not the middle-pay ones."
Developing economies have been spared the technological onslaught for now. Countries such as Brazil and China are still growing middle-class jobs because they're shifting from export-driven to consumer-based economies. But even they are beginning to use more machines in manufacturing. The cheap labor they relied on to make goods from apparel to electronics is no longer so cheap as their living standards rise.
One example is Sunbird Engineering, a Hong Kong firm that makes mirror frames for heavy trucks at a factory in southern China. Salaries at its plant in Dongguan have nearly tripled from $80 a month in 2005 to $225 today. "Automation is the obvious next step," CEO Bill Pike said.
Sunbird is installing robotic arms that drill screws into a mirror assembly, work now done by hand. The machinery will allow the company to eliminate two positions on a 13-person assembly line. Pike hopes that additional automation will allow the company to reduce another five or six jobs from the line.
Foxconn Technology Group, which assembles iPhones at factories in China, unveiled plans in 2011 to install one million robots over three years.
A recent headline in the China Daily newspaper: "Chinese robot wars set to erupt."
A vanishing act • Candidates for U.S. president last year never tired of telling Americans how jobs were being shipped overseas. China, with its vast army of cheaper labor and low-value currency, was easy to blame.
But most jobs cut in the U.S. and Europe weren't moved. No one got them. They vanished. And the villain in this story a clever software engineer working in Silicon Valley or the high-tech hub around Heidelberg, Germany isn't so easy to hate.
"It doesn't have political appeal to say the reason we have a problem is we're so successful in technology," said Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize-winning economist at Columbia University. "There's no enemy there."
Unless you count family and friends and the person staring at you in the mirror. The uncomfortable truth is technology is killing jobs with the help of ordinary consumers by enabling them to quickly do tasks that workers used to do full time, for salaries.
Use a self-checkout lane at the supermarket or drugstore? A worker behind a cash register used to do that.
Buy clothes without visiting a store? You've taken work from a salesman.
Click "accept" in an email invitation to attend a meeting? You've pushed an office assistant closer to unemployment.
Book your vacation using an online program? You've helped lay off a travel agent. Perhaps at American Express Co., which announced this month that it plans to cut 5,400 jobs, mainly in its travel business, as more of its customers shift to online portals to plan trips.
Software is picking out worrisome blots in medical scans, running trains without conductors, driving cars without drivers, spotting profits in stocks trades in milliseconds, analyzing Twitter traffic to tell where to sell certain snacks, sifting through documents for evidence in court cases, recording power usage beamed from digital utility meters at millions of homes, and sorting returned library books.
Technology gives rise to "cheaper products and cool services," said David Autor, an economist at MIT, one of the first to document tech's role in cutting jobs. "But if you lose your job, that is slim compensation."
Even the most commonplace technologies take, say, email are making it tough for workers to get jobs, including ones with MBAs, such as Roshanne Redmond, a former project manager at a commercial real estate developer.
"I used to get on the phone, talk to a secretary and coordinate calendars," Redmond said. "Now, things are done by computer."
Heading to zero • What hope is there for the future?
Historically, new companies and new industries have been the incubator of new jobs. Startup companies no more than 5 years old are big sources of new jobs in developed economies. In the U.S., they accounted for 99 percent of new private-sector jobs in 2005, according to a study by the University of Maryland's John Haltiwanger and two other economists.
But even these companies are hiring fewer people. The average new business employed 4.7 workers when it opened its doors in 2011, down from 7.6 in the 1990s, according to a Labor Department study released last March.
Technology is probably to blame, wrote the report's authors, Eleanor Choi and James Spletzer. Entrepreneurs no longer need people to do clerical and administrative tasks to help them get their businesses off the ground.
Technological innovations have been throwing people out of jobs for centuries. But they eventually created more work, and greater wealth, than they destroyed. Ford, the author and software engineer, thinks there is reason to believe that this time will be different. He sees virtually no end to the inroads of computers into the workplace. Eventually, he says, software will threaten the livelihoods of doctors, lawyers and other highly skilled professionals.
Many economists are encouraged by history and think the gains eventually will outweigh the losses. But even they have doubts.
"What's different this time is that digital technologies show up in every corner of the economy," said McAfee, a self-described "digital optimist." ''Your tablet (computer) is just 2 or 3 years old, and it's already taken over our lives."
Peter Lindert, an economist at the University of California, Davis, says the computer is more destructive than innovations in the Industrial Revolution because the pace at which it is upending industries makes it hard for people to adapt.
Occupations that provided middle-class lifestyles for generations can disappear in a few years. Utility meter readers are just one example. As power companies began installing so-called smart readers outside homes, the number of meter readers in the U.S. plunged from 56,000 in 2001 to 36,000 in 2010, according to the Labor Department.
In 10 years? That number is expected to be zero.
From Utah, a dissenting voice
Jobs in the state probably are being lost to technology, "but that always happens," and it isn't a bad thing, said Mark Knold, chief economist at the Utah Department of Workforce Services and an adherent of the process of "creative destruction," a concept coined by economist Joseph Schumpeter.
Schumpeter, who died in 1950, believed free markets are constantly renewed and energized by the process of tearing down old economic structures and creating new ones. That natural mutation of the economy is both inevitable and good, Knold said.
"There was a blue ribbon panel commissioned by [former President] Lyndon Johnson in 1964 to address fears that machines and technology were going to replace workers, and we have added millions workers since then," Knold said.
"What was hard for them to see is that those innovations did replace workers in certain areas, but they also spurred innovation and productivity to the point where it created so many jobs in other areas. [Technology] wasn't a job destroyer. It was a job creator."
The number of jobs in the U.S. has almost tripled since the mid-1960s, to more than 143 million. Knold said that increasing the newer jobs have become more sophisticated, "higher quality" and have commanded better pay. That shift is requiring more of workers in the U.S. and Utah labor forces, which stand at 155.5 million and 1.4 million, respectively.
"In our father's day, [young people] could come out of high school and get a good-paying, sweat-of-the-brow job at Kennecott or Geneva Steel," Knold said. No longer, he added, because "good jobs now need education, [and] I would say that the shift toward more education in the job market is accelerating, not decelerating."
Knold said Utah took part in a worldwide technological revolution in the years leading up to the start of the Great Recession in 2007. Rather than throw people out of work, the economy before the downturn generated thousands of jobs and drove the unemployment rate under 2.5 percent for awhile.
"And then we had a bad recession. But this recession was not the result of technology or any bad spinoff of technology advancements. This recession is the result of bad government policies and mismanagement of the financial sector," he said.
Knold doesn't see much evidence that Utah employers are replacing better-paying jobs with lower-paying ones. On one hand, there are fewer retail, construction and manufacturing jobs today than before the recession started. On the other, sectors such as professional and business services, health care, education and government all of which ostensibly pay workers well are more numerous.
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