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Dorm Wars
Age: 22 years since my birth.
Year: Senior
From: Chestertown, MD
Major: History
Hobbies: Guitar, Basketball, Soccer, and eating.
Who's your favorite professor or class? Philosophy Professor Mike Brown. His classes are amazing and he always has a good shirt tie combo.
What extra-curricular activities do you participate in? I enjoy helping with dances and other Student Activities Council events.
What is your favorite thing about Christendom? The good old Catholic air, makes it easy to breathe. As well as great people all around.
Why did you choose Christendom? Because I wanted to come to know the Truth, and Christendom does a great job of helping to discover it in a Catholic way.
What surprises you the most about Christendom? How such a small school can do so much good for the world.
What are your plans after graduation? Further my schooling, possibly in the field of architecture.
Any parting words of advice for a prospective student? Take full advantage of daily Mass, as well as how available the priests are to talk to you whenever you need guidance.
"I think the cake that Pat McKenna and I baked really had a character that came to life," says Senior Matt Worley. "The Dorm Wars bake-off was really a great chance to strut our clandestine culinary stuff."
Team NEMO won the bake-off with their delicious German chocolate cake. Everyone had a ton of fun making and decorating their cakes, and the competition was thus a huge success overall.
A gingerbread rendition of Christ the King Chapel.
An edible crusader.
Our campus is beautiful... and delicious.
The liberal arts never looked so tasty.
The winning cake.
The gentlemen were escorted to the stage and introduced, and then each one revealed a hidden talent to the audience and judges. Talents ranged from singing, imitations, to miming the numbers, to boxing, to gymnastics, to ballet. The young men then had to display their Christendom spirit, which they did in various ways. Finally, each contestant was asked a random question on stage, and the three that had the best answers were asked one final round of questions. Junior Eric Maschue of team E.W.O.K.S. came out victorious in the end.
"I felt honored that I was chosen to represent my team in the Mr. Christendom competition, and I had a blast doing it," says Freshman Lief Pilegaard. "I think it is awesome that Dorm Wars is giving our school so much good-spirited fun and excitement."
Freshman Andre Moreau shows off his puppeteering skills.
2012 Mr. Christendom, Eric Maschue, waves to his adoring fans. Runners-up Freshmen Peter Foeckler and Lief Pilegaard join him on stage.
"I'm always amazed by the many talented singers here at Christendom," says Junior Colleen Harmon. "With amazing teamwork, the A Cappella event achieved a perfect harmony, and I was proud to be a part of it."
Watching student creativity and humor in the QEP Promo Videos.
All of the choirs put on a great show singing creative medley songs.
Singing with soul.
Becket Adams ('08) Business Editor at The Blaze addresses students.
Juniors Neil Baldwin and Bridget Lademan won both the Judges Choice award and the Audience Choice award for the Open Division, and in the Showcase Division, Seniors Dominic Vieira and Jessica Inzeo won the Judges Choice, while Sophomore Andrew Clark and Senior Caroline Deucher won the Audience Choice Award.
The event was a great way for students to come and view Christendom talent, as well as to get a chance to dance themselves!
Couples show off their moves during the Open Division.
Audience Choice Award winners, Sophomore Andrew Clark and Senior Caroline Deucher.
Junior Daniel Traina swings his partner during the Open Division.
Another Day in the Life of an American in Rome
This week we enjoyed a special presentation by Ashley Noronha, the wife of our Rome Program Directo, John Noronha. The presentation was on Communications. It was full of practical tools and methods of properly and effectively communicating one's message to others. These lessons were really pertinent to this semester in lieu of our Apologetics course. Effectively communicating our faith has been on all of our minds lately as we have begun our individual Apologetics presentations. These presentations give us a chance to get our feet wet in evangelization of others.
We were privileged to attend a private wine tasting event at a local restaurant. We learned the proper way to taste wine in order to appreciate the aromas, and taste nuances of each wine. In the process, we were cultured in the types of wine, which area of Italy produces the best of each type, and what cheeses are best paired with each kind.
On tour in Piazza Navona.
Italian Wine 101.
Enjoying the vistas of Sorrento.
On Capri.
A view of Capri.
Hitting the books back in Rome.
Get to Know: Dr. Douglas Flippen
Chronicler Reporter Liz Sartor caught up with Philosophy Professor Dr. Douglas Flippen to find out more about this much-loved professor who has been teaching at Christendom for almost 23 years.
Dr. Flippen: I came to Christendom in the Fall of 1989 and have been teaching here since then. I happened to be programming computers in Minneapolis-St. Paul for a consulting company (who had loaned me out to the Higher Education Assistance Foundation - a company that guaranteed student loans) when a teaching position in philosophy opened up at Christendom.
I would never have learned of the position if two different persons had not informed me of the opening.
The chairman of the philosophy department here was Ed Macierowski. He and I had been at the Pontifical Institute for Mediaeval Studies and the University of Toronto together in the early 1970's. He sent me a letter suggesting I apply and suggesting that my time would be better spent teaching than programming computers.
In addition, an old student of mine from the University of St. Thomas in Houston called to tell me of the opening. I applied and got the job.
One odd thing was that the job description called for both a Thomist and someone who could teach a course in John Paul II. I knew very little about the pope and needed time to read what he had written. Providentially God made the time available at work by putting me in charge of testing a system. That demanded I sit around for hours at a time. So I read JPII.
Liz: What classes do you teach?
Dr. Flippen: Everything other than upper level courses designed specifically by other teachers.
Liz: What is your favorite class to teach and why?
Dr. Flippen: I am often asked that and do not know what to reply. I enjoy teaching everything. Every course has something appealing about it. Of course, the more students respond positively to the material, the more enjoyable it is to teach the course.
Liz: Why do you think students should study Philosophy, especially why here?
Dr. Flippen: Besides having a religious outlook, every person has and lives by a set of general assumptions about the nature of reality and why we should act one way rather than another. Philosophy is just the activity of becoming clear about the big questions of life that everyone must respond to. It is better to have a clearly understood and coherent view of reality, of human nature and of the goal of human life than a vague and incoherent one.
It is especially important at Christendom because we need Catholic intellectuals to help evangelize the world. A set of philosophical assumptions or positions, well thought out or otherwise, is always at the base of one's intellectual life.
Dr. Flippen: Life here is very balanced. The purpose of the college is obviously primarily intellectual. At the same time, provisions are made for the religious, social and sporting aspects or dimensions of life. You just do not find such a degree of balance in many colleges and universities.
Liz: If you could say one thing to prospective students, what would it be?
Dr. Flippen: Come and see if this is where God wants you to be for part of your life.
What is your favorite memory from teaching at Christendom?
Dr. Flippen: I don't think I have one. Just about every day and every year is enjoyable. I live pretty much in the present.
Crusaders Make National All-Academic Team
Seniors Emily Baldwin, Jane Kokes, and Brian Fox, along with Sophomores Klarissa Blank, Christian Kopeck, and Jon Fioramonti made the All Academic Team.
These students exemplified the goal of the Christendom athletic experience, that of enabling true student-athletes—individuals who strive for excellence in the classroom and on the court. These men and women give us a great example of what is possible in showing that the pursuit of excellence can be applied both in academics and athletics and we are proud to call them Crusaders.
In case you didn't know, the Crusader athletic program offers varsity-level soccer (for men and women), basketball (for men and women), baseball (for men), rugby (for men), and volleyball (for women). The program also boasts a popular intramural program, in which over 40% of the student body regularly participates.
The USCAA is a national organization that exists to provide quality athletic competition on a regional and national level. The USCAA focuses specifically on smaller institutions of higher learning and their student athletes. For more information, visit theuscaa.com.
All Academic Team Player Jane Kokes takes a shot from the free-throw line.
All Academic Team Player Jon Fioramonti drives to the hoop.
Q. Can you tell me a little bit more about your core curriculum? I hear it is pretty extensive and that everyone has to take all the same classes. Do students get to choose any of their classes? When do you pick your major?
A. Our core curriculum is our pride and joy. In fact, it's one of the most distinctive aspects about us, and I am happy that you want to know more about it!
All students who attend Christendom study much of the same subject matter for the first two and a half years. Currently, all students take 84 credit hours of carefully selected classes:
- 6 classes (18 credits) of Theology
- 6 classes (18 credits) of Philosophy
- 4 classes (12 credits) of English Language & Literature
- 4 classes (12 credits) of History
- 4 classes (12 credits) of Foreign Language (Latin, Greek, or French)
- 2 classes (6 credits) of Political Science
- 1 class (3 or 4 credits) of Math
- 1 class (3 credits) of Science
Once a student has completed the core curriculum, they can then focus more on their major and take classes in their area of study.
Director of Admissions
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If anyone has questions about applying, visiting, scholarships, financial aid, campus life, rules and regulations, majors, core curriculum, transfer credits, or even about the food here at Christendom, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
Celebrating the Saints
Age: 20
Year: Junior
From: Stephens City, VA
Major: Associate Degree
Hobbies: Dancing, writing,singing, hanging out with friends, listening to music
Who's your favorite professor or class? Any and every class with Literature Professor Sharon Hickson. She is so passionate and brilliant—one takes away so much from her class.
What extra-curricular activities do you participate in? I have been a part of the Swing and Ballroom Dance Clubs and the Choir. Several times I have also helped backstage with the Christendom Players and I was thrilled to participate.
What is your favorite thing about Christendom? The great number of talented artists here—actresses, musicians, writers, dancers, jugglers, etc. Like anyone, I was very pleased to find so many people with the same interests as myself.
Why did you choose Christendom? Christendom is place where I can be certain that the Truth is taught and of all the Catholic colleges I looked into, Christendom had the most well-rounded curriculum.
What surprises you the most about Christendom? The people.
What are your plans after graduation? I am planning to earn a B.F.A. in Dance at Shenandoah Conservatory.
Any parting words of advice for a prospective student? Visit Christendom College during the school year, and see what it is really like.
Kennedy's lecture examined the life of Roch-Ambroise Sicard, a priest who educated the deaf and mute during the Reign of Terror. Sicard avoided execution twice during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. Kennedy examined whether Sicard was a "girouette," that is, a turncoat who changed with every regime and tailored himself to meet the new requirements.
Read more about this lecture here or listend to it at Christendom on iTunes.
"I have heard a lot about autism in the news recently, but I have never known much about it," says Sophomore Maeve Gallagher. "I went to the library event to find out more information, because it is so prevalent in today's world, and I learned so much and have a newfound respect for those with autism. I encourage everyone to educate themselves on the subject."
The 2010 film "Temple Grandin," starring Claire Danes, was shown, which told the incredible true story of a girl with autism who used her condition to her advantage to completely transform the U.S. humane livestock handling industry and give autism a voice. Following the film, Curley held a question-and-answer session, in which she cleared up any confusion or concerns.
The evening began with a tradition Irish dinner, including scones, corned beef and potatoes and carrots, cooked by Chef Dennis and his amazing staff. Following dinner, the festivities began. The "Clansmen" led by College President Dr. Timothy O'Donnell, led the community in several Irish songs to kick off the evening. Afterwards, the rest of the show began, which included Irish dancing, singing, and other Irish music. The "Senior Dance Team" performed a show-stopping piece, choreographed by Senior Katie Francis.
A great time was had by all, and the evening was a great way to relax and prepare for the exciting weekend.
College Chaplain Fr. Donald Planty is joined by St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Columcille as he opens the evening's festivities with St. Patrick's Lorica.
The Clansmen are joined by the Hibernian Guard for the singing of "The Pibroch."
Senior Joe Long on the bouzouki.
Dr. John Cuddeback sang "The Broom of the Cowdenknowes."
Freshman Rosemary Hedge, Sophomore Aislinn Gibson, Freshman Rebecca Willen, and Sophomore Monica Davis perform "The Blood of Cuchulainn."
Theology Professor Raymund O'Herron sang "Four Green Fields."
Local Irish dancing troupe "The O'Kielty Dancers" put on a great show.
The senior dancers brought the house down with their electrifying performance.
Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Viganò to be the nuncio to the United States in October of last year. His previous position was the secretary-general of the commission governing Vatican City.
"This morning, it is my particular joy, as a personal representative of his holiness Pope Benedict XVI, to celebrate holy Mass with you, my brothers and sisters of Christendom College," Archbishop Viganò said during his homily.
"As you make your spiritual journey towards Easter, take time to thank almighty God for the gift of the present moment—the gift of these days that you spend at Christendom College, where you have been given a unique chance to choose to live by the truth, by embracing the fullness of the light of the Faith," he said.
Read more about this event here. The Nuncio's homily can be heard at Christendom on iTunes.
The Archbishop chats with College President Timothy O'Donnell, his wife Cathy, College Chaplain Fr. Donald Planty , and students.
On Sunday night, Christendom College's new Dorm Wars, a campus-wide Olympic-style series of competitions among dorms, started off with excitement in the St. Lawrence Commons.
On Sunday night, all teams processed into the Commons behind their team's flag and team captain. The team captains presented their flags and explained their significance before a panel of judges. "The Incorruptibles" came out victorious due to their artistic and creative flag. A rousing speech competition followed, whereby one person from each team gave a speech to incite their team to victory, and Sophomore Brendan Vieira of "The Beached Whales" wowed the crowd with his speech and took first place.
"It was encouraging to see that everyone was taking these Dorm Wars seriously," says Sophomore Ben Scrivener. "Every team's flag had a purpose and meaning, and every speech had passion and substance. It's a great thing to see the Christendom community come together for Dorm Wars and put both individual and team talent to the test. I think that Dorm Wars will be a great addition to campus life this semester, as well as for years to come."
Brendan Vieira delivers his winning speech.
"The Incorruptibles" gather around their banner.
"It was really exciting to have the opportunity to come together on the feast of St. Joseph in a truly Italian way—over lots of food—and celebrate the saint we love so much," says Junior Sara Federico, who organized the festivities. "Especially in a time where the family is being so attacked, I think it is really important to honor this great example of purity and fatherhood. Everyone had a great time and I feel blessed to have been a part of it."
The Christendom community enjoyed a large and delicious Italian meal, complete with pasta, cannoli, Italian ice, and an assortment of breads.
Processing to the Commons.
Senior Ben Scrivener grabs some of the delicious bread.
Golden Opportunities
It's been a very busy few weeks! We have started our classes, and we had a week of many guests of honor. President Dr. O'Donnell and Mrs. O'Donnell as well as Christendom's chaplain, Fr. Planty, and Director of Student Activities & Rome Program Preparation Caitlin Bowers, visited bringing opportunities and Roman street knowledge.
Father Planty also arranged for us to meet the Secretary of State of the Holy See and we had an exclusive tour of the Papal Palace. We walked down the hallway just around the corner from the Pope's apartment and met in the Pope's library. Afterwards, we enjoyed a private nighttime view of St. Peter's square and basilica, and the city of Rome.
We had the honor of having lunch with Cardinal Arinze, and we had the opportunity to ask him questions on contemporary theological matters. Before heading back to the States, we had the pleasure of an evening at Scholar's Lounge soaking in the traditional Irish culture with Dr. and Mrs. O'Donnell.
The owner of our hotel, who has an affinity for Christendom College, threw us a big party where we were able to socialize and mingle with Swiss Guards. We talked to them and were able to get a glimpse of what it is like to serve the Pope in such proximity, and what their day-to-day life is like.
We continue to see mind-blowing physical pieces of history such as the excommunication document of Martin Luther or the letter that King Henry VIII sent to the Pope asking for his annulment. We walk in the ancient streets of the Roman Forum, and see the sand in the Coliseum that the blood of martyrs has sanctified, continuing our pilgrimage to walk in their footsteps and follow their example.
Hanging out in the Pope's gardens.
A special evening view of St. Peters.
Lunch with Cardinal Arinze.
At the Coliseum.
God shines his light on our students in St. Peter's.
Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
Spring Sports Off to Hot Start!
The Christendom College baseball team took the field in their season home opener this past Tuesday against the Defenders of Baptist Bible on one of the many beautiful days that Virginia has been having.
The last few years the Crusaders have struggled to muster up runs with their offense, but in the first game on Tuesday that all changed. The Crusaders had three extra base hits in the first three innings and jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the Defenders. Charlie Rollino and David McWhirter both doubled in the second inning to score runs. Senior Patrick Stein took the hill for the Crusaders and would go the distance for the team. Despite taking the early 3-1 lead the Crusaders gave up a couple of big scoring innings to the Defenders and lost the first game of the doubleheader by a score of 4-7.
In the second game, with Junior Nicholas Blank on the mound, again the Crusaders would jump out into an early lead and never look back as they defeated the Defenders 13-7.
Behind another solid pitching performance from Pat Stein and consistent hitting all around, the Crusaders earned their first victory over the Mechanincs by a final score of 11-7. In the second game, the Mechanics would get revenge as they would muster six runs against the Crusaders and hold Christendom to just four.
Currently the baseball team sits at 2-2 and the team's best start in recent memory. The Crusaders are back in action on Saturday as they host Philadelphia Biblical for a doubleheader at Bing Crosby Stadium beginning at 12 noon.
The Crusader Ruggers defeated Division III Catholic University this past Saturday in a hard fought match. With a large contingent of fan support, the team put everything they had into a grueling match. The Crusaders made multiple goal-line stands, which in the end was the difference in the game. The win notches the teams second win of the season, the other being against American University.
The wins against both of these huge universities in comparison (CUA having over 7,000 total students, 3,633 undergraduates and American University with over 10,000 total students and 6,600 undergraduate) speaks volumes to how far the Rugby program has come in the last five years. Their dedication and hard work has definitely paid off in these last two monumental wins. The team looks to continue their winning ways as they head to Hampden Sydney this Saturday for a round robin tournament, which will include three matches.
Congratulations to both teams!
Senior Pat Stein pitched excellent games.
Junior Matt Naham sends the ball flying.
Freshman Bobby Crnkovich flies down the field for one of the biggest scores of the game.
Freshman Larry Urgo is unstoppable.
Q. I have found your office to be very accommodating, efficient, and in short, quite a joy to deal with. I have been in contact with numerous other colleges and universities and have received the proverbial "run-around" so many times. I just wanted to commend your office for seemingly always being on top of things. Can you tell me a little bit about who works for you and what they do? Keep up the good work!
A. Thanks for the compliment! We do our best to be as efficient as possible, although we certainly can improve, as we try to each year.
As you know, I am the Director of Admissions and Marketing. I have been in this position since 2004 and am responsible for all aspects of recruitment, advertising, public relations, marketing, and admissions, and as of last year, I am also responsible for alumni relations. I attended Christendom back in the early days of the College from 1986-1990, earning my BA in Theology, and then I earned my MA in Theological Studies from our Graduate School in 1998.
). We wish her, and her husband-to-be, Paul, all the best.
And beyond those who work day in and day out for my office, we have a number of other people who do a lot to make our efforts successful.
Well, that's the whole gang. Again, I thank you for your kind words about our efficiency and I look forward to being of service to you in the future. Compliments and complaints are always welcome.
Director of Admissions
[email protected]
800.877.5456 ext. 1290
If anyone has questions about applying, visiting, scholarships, financial aid, campus life, rules and regulations, majors, core curriculum, transfer credits, or even about the food here at Christendom, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
Discernment Weekend
Age: 21
Year: Senior
From: Altoona, WI
Major: Philosophy with Minor in Theology
Hobbies: Sports, especially basketball, pool, cards
Who's your favorite professor or class? Philosophy Professor Mike Brown. He is so fun and engaging in class.
What extra-curricular activities do you participate in? I love sports and really any form of competition. I have played on the Crusader basketball team for four consecutive seasons. I also participated in the pool tournament. (see below)
What is your favorite thing about Christendom? The people and the great formation that I have received with and from my friends—students and faculty alike.
Why did you choose Christendom? I am the fifth one in my family to come to Christendom. I have always had an interest in philosophy and wanted to play basketball as a Crusader.
What surprises you the most about Christendom? The great friendships.
What are your plans after graduation? I am getting married on September 22, 2012 to Kaitlyn Morgan and pursuing a career in IT and business.
Any parting words of advice for a prospective student? Be a strong and faithful friend.
Bishop Loverde delivered the homily during vespers on Friday, which launched the weekend. He urged students to pray for generosity, courage, and "a bit of daring" as they discerned their vocations.
"The call reveals how much God loves you–to choose you to be His instrument of grace and salvation to the people He so loves," Bishop Loverde said. " The response that gives honor and glory to God can be made only with a generous heart."
The bishop joined the students and the 38 visiting priests and religious for dinner following vespers. Bishop Loverde and College Chaplain Fr. Donald Planty stop to take a photo with Senior Christopher Tipton, who just submitted his application for priestly formation in the Arlington Diocese, and Sarah Golden, who will be joining the Poor Clares in Richmond, Va. Since its founding in 1977, Christendom College has helped 69 men and 43 women discern their vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and has had 318 alumnus-to-alumna marriages.
Stations of the Cross are said in the Chapel every Friday night in Lent that school is in session.
"I really loved seeing all the different religious orders visiting," Senior Christine Nussio said. "It's great seeing how the different orders' charisms make present the richness of the Faith and witnessing the joy that comes from dedicating one's life to God."
Facing off with a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal.
The ladies and sisters enjoyed the trivia game.
Even some of the sisters got up to sing with the students.
Sr. Maria from the Order of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary enjoys hanging out with Freshmen Teresa Cory and Veronica Placzek.
College Board Member Bob Crnkovich and his wife, Liz, spoke on "Marriage and Family Life."
Sr. Mary Michael of the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus spoke on "Discerning Women's Religious Vocations."
Fr. John-Luke of the Community of St. John spoke on "Life in a Monastery."
Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Arlington Fr. Brian Bashista spoke on "A Day in the Life of A Diocesan Priest."
Athletic Director Chris Vander Woude and his wife, Katy, spoke on "Dating and Discernment."
A collection of the talks given during the weekend can be downloaded at Christendom on iTunes.
For many students, the night gave them the opportunity to say goodbye to the departing religious whom they had been with all weekend, and to ask them for parting advice. Other students had the chance to meet those religious whom they had not yet had a chance to talk to.
"I had a great time performing for all the priests and nuns," says Freshman Katy Arnold. "It was the perfect culmination to a wonderful Discernment Weekend."
Discernment weekend came to a close with Mass on Sunday..
The jugglers entertained the crowed...
...and went to new heights for the visiting religious.
Sophomore Kelsey Ingold once again impresses everyone with her vocal talent.
Freshman Gabby Cintorino sings for the sisters.
Sophomore Mike Arnold and his sister, Freshmen Katy, perform for the padres.
The best two-out-of-three championship match was hard fought between two very closely matched opponents. In the end, Brian won two games to none to claim the title. Our congratulations go out to Brian, a very worthy champion, and to all those who participated and made the event a resounding success.
Championship contenders Senior Brian Fox and Junior Charlie Rollino.
In her talk, Hanssen explained that there were three phases in the history of higher education in America: the religious liberal arts college, the multiversity, and then the restoration.
This lecture was part of Christendom's Faith and Reason Lecture Series and you can more about this fascinating lecture here or listen to at Christendom on iTunes U.
Siena and Back to Home Sweet Rome
We started our day on Thursday with Holy Mass in the Chapel in the house of St. Catherine of Siena's family. Above the high altar in this chapel was the crucifix from which Jesus Christ appeared and gave St. Catherine the stigmata. As Father gave a homily about keeping one's eyes on Heaven at all times, the architecture and painting on the ceiling that depicted a striking scene of Heaven, lifted everyone up to the same idea. This was the perfect focus as we were in the first days of the Lenten season. After Mass we were able to walk around St. Catherine's house and see paintings depicting particularly sacred moments in her life and even see her room!
Friday, we were blessed to have Holy Mass at the chapel in the Church of St. Francis where there is a Eucharistic Miracle. In 1730, over 350 consecrated Eucharistic hosts were stolen from the Church and after two days of the whole town praying, the hosts were returned. To this day the sacred hosts have been miraculously untouched by the deterioration of almost 300 years!
On Monday, we were able to have a private Mass at the tomb of St. Peter! The physical part of the Rock upon which Christ build the Catholic Church, the same body that attended the first Mass was twenty feet away from the spot where we were celebrating Mass. Additionally we were surrounded by tombs of two millennia of Popes who followed in his footsteps.
In the afternoon, we had a fun competition that forced us to work together as teams while getting acquainted with the Roman metro-bus systems during a citywide scavenger hunt. It took us past some of the monuments for which Rome is famous. The victors won a dinner cooked by Miss Katy Ott, the Associate Director of the Rome Program, and Miss Elizabeth Walsh, the Residence Coordinator.
This week, we are excited to jump into the one-week marathon of intensive Italian classes to immerse us in the language.
View from a hotel room in Siena.
On tour in Siena.
Group shot in front of the Duomo of Siena.
Why Study at Christendom College?
By History Professor Dr. Brendan McGuire
Christendom College offers the finest curriculum in liberal studies that is available to an undergraduate today. Young men and women who complete Christendom's rigorous academic programs go on to become leaders in a host of professional fields, and there is a reason for that: the kind of education that is offered here has become truly rare, and it sets our alumni apart from their peers.
In addition to the quality of its academic programs—which are second to none--Christendom College is proud of the fact that our students form deep and abiding friendships while they are here. Friendships forged through the common pursuit of wisdom and holiness are strengthened on the athletic field, on mission trips to the third world, in European travels, through pro-life work in our nation's nearby capital, in the drama and debate societies, and in a host of other ways. Indeed, Christendom offers young men and women a multitude of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and opportunities. The friendships that they forge in the midst of those experiences last far beyond their time among the hallowed halls of the College.
Christendom Rugby Team Crushes American University
Playing on the former Warren County Middle School football field, in frigid windy weather, the Christendom Crusaders played one of their best games ever, bringing home a win against a very seasoned and tough team.
Tries were scored by Seniors Gabe Schuberg, Paddy Norton, Matthew Worley, and Junior John Schofield.
The Crusaders next game will be against Catholic University of America on March 17 in DC at noon.
Gabe Schuberg flies down the field.
Ben Scrivner catches the line-out throw.
Coach Briggs addresses the men at halftime.
Conor Knox charges forward. Watch the Ruggers give thanks to God after their game.
Q. I am interested in entering the medical field after college and wanted to know if this was possible if I went to Christendom?
A. Thanks for the question! Well, let me begin by saying that it is quite possible to go to medical school after earning your liberal arts degree from Christendom. In fact, according to a Harvard University report, if you want to be a doctor, it may be more beneficial to earn a liberal arts degree than a pre-med degree.
The report indicates that potential physicians need not insulate themselves from the liberal arts, and in some cases may hurt their chances by doing so. The report showed that although grades and academic honors are important for admission to medical school, a student's choice of major has no bearing. Dean Whitla, director of Harvard's office of tests, says:
It would be regrettable if some of our students who plan to become doctors felt that they must turn away from their interest in the liberal arts for fear of being rejected at medical school without a premedical major. At Harvard Medical School, pre-med prepared students do better the first year, but by the third year they fall slightly behind students who majored in the liberal arts.
John-Paul Jansen majored in history and graduated from Christendom College in 2000. He is now a physician at Exempla Lutheran Hospital in Colorodo and believes the education he received at Christendom did more than just prepare him for medicine: but it helped him to become someone who understands more of life than simply what is in front of him. It helps him to achieve his goals every day, whether professional, social, or spiritual.
And finally, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC):
As you select a college remember that just as in high school, a good liberal arts education is a key ingredient to becoming a physician. You'll need a strong foundation in mathematics and the sciences that relate most to medicine: biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. But it's important for your college experience to be broad. Taking courses in the humanities or liberal arts will help you prepare for the 'people' side of medicine. (http://www.aamc.org/students/considering/decision.htm)
So, hopefully you can see that attending Christendom and earning a degree in liberal arts will not limit you in your career choice, but rather, opens it up to many different possibilities, with medicine being only one of them.
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Your place to Eat, Drink and ROCK!™
RockHouse Live is the number one full service restaurant, entertainment venue and bar in the Mid-South,
featuring live entertainment seven nights a week, amazing home made food recipes served at lunch, dinner
and late night, and a warm environment that will keep you coming back again and again!
Currently we have two convenient Memphis-area locations to choose from, each with its own unique personality, and we are rapidly expanding. We are now also open in the Tampa Bay area! NEVER A COVER EXCEPT FOR NATIONAL CONCERTS!
RHL Memphis
RockHouse Live Memphis is located at 5709 Raleigh LaGrange, Memphis, TN 38134, just one mile from I-40 at the corner of Sycamore View and Raleigh LaGrange. This is our original Memphis location, featuring one of the largest stages in town, a dance floor, full kitchen, outdoor patio and 4400sf of entertainment enjoyment! Back in the day, this room was known as "Flashbacks," but has since been completely re-done, and is totally different and improved!
RHL Midtown
RockHouse Live Midtown is located at 2586 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112, at the corner of Binghampton and Poplar. Don't let the word "Binghampton" scare you! This is the site of the former World Famous Poplar Lounge, which was feature in the Academy Award-Winning movie "Hustle & Flow." But don't let this fool you - like our sister location, this site has been completely redone, and also features a full kitchen and cozy environment. And the patio is second to none! Stop by and check it out!
RHL Tampa Bay
RockHouse Live Tampa Bay is located at 6800 Sunset Way in St. Pete Beach Florida, Just one block from the beach! This is a beautiful venue with a full bar, kitchen, and numerous games to choose from! There is a VIP lounge area, too, and ample free parking around the area. Stop on in and check out our newest location as we rock the bay area!


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ILH Sudden Impact Program Receives CADA's Excellence in Prevention Award
New Orleans -- The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse for Greater New Orleans presented its prestigious Excellence in Prevention Award to the Sudden Impact Program at the Interim LSU Public Hospital (ILH) at the 15th Annual CADA Award Luncheon.
The award recognizes an organization that has made a significant contribution to substance abuse treatment and/or prevention. The Louisiana State Police and ILH Level 1 Trauma Center together conduct the program.
Held within the Trauma Center, the seven-hour program for high school sophomores allows teens to witness first-hand the devastation of motor-vehicle crash injuries and fatalities due to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, distracted driving and driving unrestrained. Trauma victims, ILH medical staff and state troopers give students direct exposure to this devastation. Their most unique experience is visiting a patient in the Trauma ICU or Emergency Department.
"The students do not forget the experience," said Bridget Gardner, ILH Injury Prevention Program Coordinator. "Their pre- and post-test scores show a significant increase in knowledge and change in behavior."
Two years ago, the program expanded. It's now in Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, in Baton Rouge, Touro Infirmary, in New Orleans, Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, in Houma, St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. The expansion also includes mock crashes conducted at all schools participating in Sudden Impact, mock trials to reinforce mock crash content and parent education, including a mock crash demonstration. Thirteen high schools participate in the program at ILH. In 2011-2012, 1500 students took part. In the 14 years of the program's existence, no student who took the course died in a motor vehicle crash while in high school.
Sudden Impact continues to draw attention for the quality of its work. It's a nominee for the 2012 International Association of Chiefs of Police/Motorola Webber Seavey Award: Quality in Law Enforcement. In 2010, the program was among the top 15 finalists for the award.
As early as 2001, the program garnered praise, receiving the Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Award from the National Association of Governor's Highway Safety Representatives.
Much of the credit for the program's success goes to Bridget Gardner, who was the driving force behind the development of the program more than thirteen years ago. Safety experts have recognized her work. In 2011, she received the Louisiana State Police Superintendent's Award for Excellence, one of the few civilians to receive the award, in recognition of her outstanding performance and achievement with Sudden Impact. Her expertise and devotion to reducing the injuries and deaths of teens have made Sudden Impact one of Louisiana's premier safety programs.


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North Lebanon: Seven killed in clashes
Lebanese forces killed at least four al-Qaeda-inspired militants in battles Friday in a Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency reported. The report said the four Fatah Islam fighters died after they attacked an army position inside the Nahr el-Bared camp, located near the northern port city of Tripoli.
Also, the military announced Friday that three Lebanese soldiers died in the previous day's fighting in the camp. Their deaths raised to 131 the number of troops killed since fighting erupted May 20.
NNA's report said the military occasionally Friday pounded the militants' remaining hideouts in the "old camp" section. Responding to the army shelling, the militants fired two Katyusha rockets which hit a residential area and in the courtyard of a house in the village of Deir Amar, some five kilometres from the Nahr el-Bared, causing damage but no casualties, the NNA said. Six rockets fired Thursday by the militants on nearby villages damaged a power plant in Deir Amar but caused no casualties. The attack halted production at the plant and increased electricity rationing in Beirut and its suburbs.
Court officials said Friday that some 60 Fatah Islam members have been captured since the fighting began on May 20.


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The History of Our Name
Navigating by the stars of free speech and free press Random Lengths carries the cargo of words and ideas, of thought and reflections in random lengths and widths.
The metaphor of our name refers to the early days of the San Pedro Bay, when lumber schooners from the Pacific Northwest arrived frequently to offload their cargoes. The timbers they carried came rough cut in what was commonly termed "random lengths and widths," a term that is still used in the lumber trade today. Random Lengths, comes from this heritage of the harbor and building communities.
In the worst of times a vigilant press is essential to the freedom of thought and expression in a free society. In the best of times, it is informative, entertaining and thought-provoking. Random Lengths provides news for all times.
Since 1979
Random Lengths Newspaper has been the independent, progressive newspaper of the Los Angeles/ Long Beach Harbor Area for more than 35 years. RLn publishes every other Thursday, reaching 63,000 readers in the seven cities that surround the Harbor Area; San Pedro, Long Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Wilmington, Carson, Lomita, Harbor City. RLn is proud of the readership and support from the Harbor Area labor unions, who allow us exclusive distribution inside most of their union halls.
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There are several versions of the Autofocus System, and it seems to be continually evolving into something new and improved, but I'm still particular to the version I first came across. It goes something like this (this is the "Quick Start" directly from the website):
- Read quickly through all the items on the page without taking action on any of them.
- Go through the page more slowly looking at the items in order until one stands out for you.
- Work on that item for as long as you feel like doing so
- Cross the item off the list, and re-enter it at the end of the list if you haven't finished it
- Continue going round the same page in the same way. Don't move onto the next page until you complete a pass of the page without any item standing out
- Move onto the next page and repeat the process
- If you go to a page and no item stands out for you on your first pass through it, then all the outstanding items on that page are dismissed without re-entering them. (N.B. This does not apply to the final page, on which you are still writing items). Use a highlighter to mark dismissed items.
- Once you've finished with the final page, re-start at the first page that is still active.
Make a list of things to do, clearing everything and anything from your brain that's floating around and causing confusion and indecision. Run your finger over the items on the list without focusing too much on any of them. When one stands and and seems "ready to be done", make a dot by it with your pencil (that means you're committing to it) and do it...but only as much as you want. If you get tired of it or decide it's not time, write it at the end of the list (or cross it off if you don't want it). It's so simple, and yet so effective, for me anyway.
The reason I love this system is because it allows me to play Bingo Brain and still accomplish important tasks in an orderly fashion. And it removes the guilt that often comes when I make a plan and don't stick to it. It's a plan that allows freedom and spontaneity. It's like an unplanned plan.
I hope it works for you, or at least gives you some ideas.
How do you cope with indecisiveness and being overwhelmed?


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By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY
Lottery Ticket is no prize.
The comedy is broad, bordering on offensive, the laughs are few, and the positive message feels tacked on. But star Bow Wow shows his early youthful talent has blossomed into bona fide star appeal.
The ultimate message of giving back to the community is, of course, an important and valid one, but as social commentary, it's delivered rather feebly. Many of the characters are stereotypes played for laughs. So any sense of conscience is undermined by the ridiculous antics and caricatures, which seem to lampoon the African-American community rather than find real humor in situations.
The saving grace is in a pair of performances, by Bow Wow, who rises above much of the silliness, and Ice Cube, who plays a grizzled recluse who comes to Bow Wow's rescue. Ice Cube emerges as the movie's only intriguing character, the sole role with substance. From the rapper-turned-actor's early days as an inner-city tough in Boyz n the Hood, followed years later by his ruefully funny turns in the Barbershop movies, he has evolved into a multi-faceted character actor, with occasional deviations into family-friendly turf in such films as 2005's Are We There Yet and its sequel.
TRAILER: Get a look at 'Lottery Ticket'
Bow Wow plays Kevin, a good guy who works at Foot Locker, lives with his grandma (Loretta Devine) and dreams of becoming a shoe designer. Amid lottery jackpot fever, he carelessly buys a ticket, though he says he doesn't believe in playing.
"It's just designed to keep poor people poor," he insists in the movie's most insightful line.
But hope is hard to resist. Of course, he wins the $370 million, but the winning numbers are announced just before a long holiday weekend, so Kevin has to endure three days of mayhem before he can claim his prize. Meanwhile, he's beset by a parade of clichéd obstacles: a trash-talking gossip, a nasty thug, a sinister crime boss, a hottie siren, a thieving minister. Kevin comes to suspect everyone of opportunism, fearing that even his closest friends may be out for his newfound money. By the conclusion, it's no surprise that he learns to value friendship over finances and the true-blue gal pal over the seductive gold digger.
Director Erik White draws an accomplished performance from Bow Wow and a mature dimensional portrayal by Ice Cube, but the rest of the film is fractured, from occasionally intrusive handheld camera moves to sudden shifts of tone from broad comedy to gritty violence.
Despite its predictability, the high concept has the potential for lively comic farce. But as executed, more jittery and slapstick than energetic or satirical, it's no winner.
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The offense versus defense started with period 24, but was largely "thud," or hitting without tackling, for about three or four periods. With period 27, however, there was a bit more live tackling as the threes got to go full-go.
Darius Passmore's touchdown came one play after Omar Brown picked off Mark Cann and returned the pass for about 65-yards before center Brian Leggett made the tackle downfield. On the next play, Passmore took a swing pass from Cann and turned the ball up the right sideline. Tight end Cody Slate screened Kellen Harris on the play, letting up at the point of contact, but Bryant Milligan lowered the boom on Brown from the blind side to spring Passmore for a 35-yard score. Snyder expressed concern about not injuring teammates, but agreed Milligan made a big hit.
The running backs were not being taken down, but Darius Marshall, Chubb Small and Terrell Edwards picked up right where they left off in the spring. Marshall had nine yards in three carries to start the period, followed by sack of Cann by Vinny Curry and a seven-yard run by Small. Edwards wrapped two carries for 17 yards around a Curry sack of Johnathan Garner, then Edwards tacked on 15 more yards the next play and five more after Garner found E.J. Wynn for seven-yards.
After Corey Hart broke up the next pass from Cann, the red-shirt freshman QB found Slate for five, then gained 10 more on a keeper on a busted play. The interception and touchdown came on the next two plays, followed by a pass to Small that was blown up for a 10-yard loss by senior tackle Ian Hoskins on quarterback pressure by Mario Harvey.
Back came Garner, but his pass to Tavaris Thompson was broken up by DeQuan Bembry. He came right back to Thompson on the next play, however, for a 10-yard gain. Garner found senior Emmanuel Spann for four yards, but Edwards was tackled in the backfield by Curry for a two-yard loss and the sophomore defensive end picked up his third tackle in the backfield of the day with the two sacks. Garner had his next pass broken up by sophomore tackle Johnny Jones, then was sacked by junior safety John Saunders to finish the drill.
In the live drills with the threes, true freshman running back Jordan Taylor started with s six-yard gain, but Garner was sacked on the next play by senior tackle Joe Bragg. Jordan picked up a first down with an eight-yard carry, carrying linebacker George Carpenter passed the chains in a good second-effort. Brandon Bullock used all 6-foot-3 of his height to jump up and bat away Garner's next pass at the line but two plays later found true frosh back Demetrius Thomas for an eight-yard gain and another first down. Taylor was stopped for no gain next play by true frosh linebacker Tyson Gale, the nephew of Marshall Football Operations and Assistant AD Mark Gale. Garner was sacked on the next play by true freshman defensive end John Youboty, the second of two stops in ten plays for the younger brother of the Buffalo Bills Ashton Youboty. Taylor ended the scrimmage with a three-yard run before being tackled by senior linebacker Cody Tominack. Craig Ratanamorn hit only one of three field goal attempts to finish practice, from 42-yards, but the first two attempts (from 47 and 42 yards away) were missed on a poor snap and a block, and Snyder changed the blocking up front for the final kick, which would have been good from 50-plus.
Cann hit 3-of-6 passes with an touchdown and interceptions, passing for 30 yards in team. Garner hit 3-for-5 with the second team for 21 yards, then 1-of-2 for eight yards with the threes in the live drill for 4-of-7 for 28 yards. Brian Anderson and walk-on Shay Dunnigan practiced but did not work in team, and Wesley Beardain missed a second day with personal issues.
Edwards led rushers in team with 5-for-36 yards. Marshall had three for nine yards and Small one for seven. In the live drill, Taylor had 5-for-24 yards. Curry had three tackles for loss, two for sacks defensively, while Ashton Hall also had three stops. Brown had the only interceptions while passes were broken up by Hart, Bemby, Jones and Bullock. Also recording sacks were Bragg, Saunders and Youboty and Gale had two stops with the threes.
Also still out today was John Bruhin (boot on foot), Corey McCutcheon (small brace on right knee), Charles Walker (brace on knee), Maurice Graham (sling on arm) and Zearrick Matthews, who hurt his foot moving. Still not in pads is freshman walk-on receiver Chris Maxwell. Albert McClellan was shut down midway through practice, and was being stretched on the sideline and he did not return to practice. There was no update following practice.


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TWO ailing summer play schemes have been rescued thanks to the hard work of a team of Wirral residents who are trying to make their community a better place.
Former over five years ago, The Umbrella Group meets monthly at Magenta Living's offices to discuss issues affecting residents across Wirral.
After discovering that funding for two play schemes had been cut, the group took action to successfully apply for a lottery grant totalling almost £10,000.
As a result, two free play schemes delivered by Wirral Play Council - one in Eastham and one in Prenton Dell - will be going ahead this summer for six to 13 year olds.
Running over four weeks, from July 21 to August 15, children will have the opportunity to get involved in sports, arts and crafts, parachute games, talent shows, dance, den building plus many more exciting activities.
Morning and afternoon sessions are planned between 10am and 1pm, and 1pm and 3pm, which will not only help parents with childcare issues but will also give children a chance to play and learn new skills in a safe environment.
The Umbrella Group, which consists of around 40 individuals, regularly give up their time to meet and discuss ways to tackle issues like community safety, support and welfare.
Magenta Living facilitates these meetings and encourages collaborative working with other external community resources and partners.
Adam Woodcook, community resource co-ordinator at Magenta Living said: "We gave the Umbrella Group a helping hand with applying for lottery funding, but the hard work they do should not be underestimated.
"They are dedicated and passionate about making Wirral a great place to live, and we fully support everything they are trying to achieve."
Held during the school holidays, both play schemes are free to attend, and there's no need to book.
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She was a sloop of the revenue cutter build, and her burthen was about one hundred tons.
However, we notified the revenue cutter and they were rescued.
Dewey's squadron consisted of seven vessels, of which one was a revenue cutter, and two colliers.
While you were waking the village, I got a wireless to a revenue cutter.
In the midst of his trouble Weare one day espied the revenue cutter Bear steaming into the roadstead.
Then the gunner of the revenue cutter began to raise his sights.
But to me it seems much more likely that the following is the explanation for calling a revenue cutter's flag "stripes."
"Or a revenue cutter, I presume," observed the Baronet, sarcastically.
Rodney and Collector McLane accompanied us with the revenue cutter, in which they returned in the evening.
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A traditional joint Christmas service involving two Presbyterian churches in the town was cancelled this year.
The male minister of First Portadown church was not prepared to share his pulpit with the female minister of Armagh Road Presbyterian.
Rev Christina Bradley told Radio Ulster's Sunday Sequence it was hard not to take it personally.
"People say 'well it's not meant personally', but it hurts me right down," she said.
"I can't go for a sex change just because some people don't like it that the Lord called me as a minister.
"But it touches my entire essence."
The churches - First Portadown at Edenderry and Armagh Road - have taken turns to host a joint Christmas Day service for almost 60 years.
However, this year Reverend Stafford Carson said he could not allow a woman minister into his pulpit.
Rev Bradley said she had been in contact with Rev Carson in recent days.
"We will be meeting in the very near future - just the two of us - to talk about the issues and take things forward.
"We are new to each other and we have got to get to know each other as the people we are and understand where we're coming from," she said.
"I would be saying to him 'Stafford are you actually aware that you are hurting me right down to the marrow of my bone' - and he may not be."
Last week, Presbyterian Moderator Dr John Finlay moved to defuse the situation.
Dr Finlay said: "We are quite unequivocal as far as women are eligible in the same terms as men and our stance on gender equality is absolutely clear on that one, and nobody is allowed to frustrate the law of the church, either an individual or a body. So that's one side of it.
"The other side of the story is that, as a church, we allow those who have reservations about the role of women in ministry to exercise freedom of conscience, so that nobody is forced to act contrary to their own personal opinions."
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The Edgar A. Weil House, located on Tybee Island (Chatham County), has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination was sponsored by the property owners, and nomination materials were prepared by a consultant. The house was rehabilitated using federal and state tax incentives for rehabilitation, which are administered by the National Park Service and the Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The privately-owned property is not open to the public.
The Weil house, built in 1926, is a good and intact example of a cross-gabled bungalow with wide, overhanging boxed eaves and a traditional cornice return. The house's irregular floor plan, overall rectangular shape, low-pitched roof with wide overhangs, and integral use of porches are indicative of its type. Original and historic materials include gypsum board walls and ceilings with panel strips that cover seams and nails; hardwood floors; simple wooden baseboards, door frames, and window surrounds; functioning transom lights above several interior doors; original hardware and cut-glass knobs on two-panel doors; exterior and interior French doors; and decorative herringbone-pattern brickwork on the chimney in the living room. The house retains a high degree integrity, on both the interior and exterior.
The house is an early example of the next phase of development on the island following completion of Tybee Road. The "smooth beautiful highway," as it is referred to in marketing brochures from the Tybee Hotel and Improvement Company in 1926, connected Tybee "not only with Savannah, but with the entire Southeast, by reason of its million dollar paved automobile highway." Tybee Road was completed in 1923, and at that time, the Tybee Hotel and Improvement Company began to market the island's improved accessibility, growing list of amenities, and its potential for year-round housing. The Edgar A. Weil House, while used as a vacation home for much of its history, was built in a style typical of mainland houses found throughout Georgia. This was a drastic deviation from the hotels, boarding houses, and raised cottages typically built during the early phases of Tybee Island's resort development, and marked a change in perception of the island from a purely recreational destination to a potential location for full-time residence.
The National Register of Historic Places is our country's official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. The National Register provides formal recognition of a property's architectural, historical, or archaeological significance. It also identifies historic properties for planning purposes, and insures that these properties will be considered in the planning of state or federally assisted projects. National Register listing encourages preservation of historic properties through public awareness, federal and state tax incentives, and grants. Listing in the National Register does not place obligations or restrictions on the use, treatment, transfer, or disposition of private property.
The Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources serves as Georgia's state historic preservation office. Its mission is to promote the preservation and use of historic places for a better Georgia. HPD's programs include archaeology protection and education, environmental review, grants, historic resource surveys, tax incentives, the National Register of Historic Places, community planning and technical assistance.
The mission of the Department of Natural Resources is to sustain, enhance, protect and conserve Georgia's natural, historic and cultural resources for present and future generations, while recognizing the importance of promoting the development of commerce and industry that utilize sound environmental practices.
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Lying in northeast Mallorca facing the bay of Alcudia, this stunningly beautiful wetland area is a little-known gem housing hundreds of species of plants and animals. Commonly missed off the tourist-trail, the wetland reserve is the largest and most important in the Balearics and should not be missed by those visiting the island.
Almost twenty years ago, this area of amazing natural beauty was doomed for destruction: hundreds of resort blocks were planned to add to Mallorcas already over-developed east coast. Yet luckily, the Balearic government had the wisdom to save the SAlbufera from destruction of the bulldozers, declaring it a protected reserve in January 1988 - the first area in the Balearics to be given such protection.
Today, the wetland area, with a protected area of some 1,700 Ha, is the largest in the Balearics, and houses an ancient lagoon separated from the sea by a series of dunes. For centuries, and especially in the last two hundred years, sediments have been accumulating in the lagoon, transforming it into a wide flood-plane.
The origins of the SAlbufera date to 18 million years BC, although the wetland area as we know it today is 100,000 years old. The ecological richness of the area is based on water. Constantly flooded, vegetation thrives and diversity of organisms is great. It also has one the most diverse ecosystems in the Balearic Islands. Vegetation, which varies according to distance from the sea, depth and type of soil, shelters and feeds hundreds of animals.
The SAlbufera receives much of its rainwater from torrents and underground water pools, known as ullals. Large common reed and bulrush plants dominate the landscape, while many species live underwater in canals and in small lagoons (called llisers) as well as in flooded marshes. Pondweed, hornwort and duckweed stand out in particular. There are also a staggering 66 species of algae: one of those, the Psathyrella halofila was discovered in the SAlbufera in 1992.
In addition, the area is home to some 29 species of fish the most important being eels and mullet. Frogs are the dominant amphibians, while the most common reptiles are the water snake and marsh turtle. The most widely found mammals are rodents and bats, with important rarities such as the wood bat. The importance and diversity of invertebrates is enormous. The most notable group are dragonflies, spiders and nocturnal butterflies, of which there are known to be 300 species.
But the best-known animal group in the park is birds, and the area attracts a huge number of ornithologists who travel from around Spain and Europe every year. The birds, which travel easily between marshes separated by hundreds or thousands of kilometres, find food and shelter in the parks lagoons and reed beds. Today, 271 different species of birds can be identified in the park, either as migrants or winter residents and there are 61 reproductive species in the park. Mallard ducks, swallows nightingales are found in abundance throughout the area, as are coots and moorhens. Also frequently seen are little grebe, water rail and European marsh harriers. Also the fish eagle, common kestrel and the falcon are frequent visitors.
Opening HoursThe reserve is open from 09.00hrs -18.00 hrs from April 1-September 30, and from 09.00hrs -17.00hrs from October 1-March 30. A free visitors permit is required, which can be obtained at the reception centre. Access to the reserve is by way of the Pont dels Anglesos via bike or foot, located on the Port dAlcúdia- Artà Road, in the centre of Playa de Muro.
Car drivers may leave their cars at the Pont dels Anglesos. For disabled access, call the park for more information.
Permission for large groups (more than 15 people) visiting the park may be got in advance. Call 971 89 22 50 for more information. Groups larger than 30 persons are strictly prohibited. Be warned Always respect nature. Do not drop litter and do not pick flowers or plants in the reserve Always follow the marked paths and travel at slow speed when cycling Picnicking is not allowed in the park Sporting activities such as jogging, mountain-biking are not permitted Dogs are not allowed into the reserve area


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December 15, 2010 by Anna
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Ladies and gentle-ladies, I have found the cure for dry chapped lips! Growing up, I always had an obsession with chap sticks. I literally had a lingerie drawer dedicated to just chap sticks that I collected. All the colors of the rainbow of different flavored Lipsmackers and all of the different lip moisturizers of Blistex, smooth lips and all generic brands in between were piled on top of each other.
Seriously, I loved chap stick. To me, I could never get my lips as smooth as I wanted it to be. Even when I applied chap stick when I had dry chapped lips, they would still be peeling and it wasn't attractive. So how could I find a chap stick and not only moisturized my lips in a time of need, but CURE the problem without me having to reapply constantly? Well today is your lucky day and you should be happy to finally read this article, as I'm going to tell you the BEST dry chapped lips cure out there.
Are you ready for it? It's called, Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment. This product is UH-MAY-ZING! So amazing that I can't even spell "amazing" correctly to express how happy I feel that I've finally found this product. I can finally ditch my drawer of chap stick and narrow it down to one. Now you're going to pay more than what you would normally pay for Blistex or any other chap stick product. But if you're seriously looking for a dry chapped lips cure and you are too lazy or forget to constantly reapply chap stick all the time, then this product is for you.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment can be purchased at any Sephora store. Sephora is also located in some Macy's stores. If not, you can buy it cheaper on amazon or ebay. Wherever you purchase it, get excited about it because it's really something that I really believe in and I know you'll love it!
Fresh Sugar Lips Treatment also makes a great gift to yourself or for someone else for the holidays -- they will be thanking you after they use this product. It comes in different tints so it acts as a chapstick and it gives your lips that healthy tint. According to my girlfriends, Fresh products like their facial cleansers are also supposed to be really good. Keep in mind that these products aren't cheap and they hardly go on sale. But when you find something that works, it is going to have so much more value to you.
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Does Meaningful Beauty Really Work? Read My Product Review…
January 1, 2010 by Anna
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If you're up late nights watching infomercials like me, you've probably seen some of the greatest products you've ever seen in your life! When I came across by Meaningful Beauty Cindy Crawford, I thought, OMG, I MUST HAVE whatever Cindy's using to stay so young! May I remind you that I am a 26 year old asian woman who has never really experienced acne or anything else in her life. I usually wash my face with drug store products like Aveeno or anything else that's cheap and never really invested much into skin care. So I thought that since I am getting older, maybe I SHOULD start caring about my skin more to prevent lines and wrinkles and I should start investing my money into my face. Sounds logical right? So, Cindy Crawford comes on the screen and she says she's been seeing this doctor since she was 26 and they do a picture comparison and Cindy's face from when she was 26 til now hasn't aged a day! She looks exactly the same (of course the infomercial has that fuzzy screen affect to it) and I had to have what she was using. Now Cindy Crawford is a celeb and she pays thousands of dollars to go to this French dermatologist to get her skin care products. But now, she has teamed up with this guy to create a product for us common folk. This product is supposedly natural and made from some rare french melon and once they infomercial told me that, I was hooked! I am planning on buying this and an extra set for everyone I know. I love makeup/skincare products that are all natural! They got me, I'm reeled in.
I ordered the product and it went from being like $7000 to like $29.95 of course. It's in infomercial, they always chop their prices down "majorly". It comes in the mail and boy am I excited! Not only have I never really had skin problems, but now I am investing in an anti aging skin care system and I will forever look young.
Week #1: Used the Cleanser, Daily Moisturizer, Eye Cream, Glowing Serum, and Night cream, EVERYDAY.
Results: My skin was glowing, tight and flawless! I loved it!
Week #2: Used the Cleanser, Daily Moisturizer, Eye Cream, Glowing Serum, and Night cream, EVERYDAY.
Results: I broke out in rosacea and had red dry itchy spots all over my eyes and face. The eye cream, Daily Moisturizer was like fire around my eyes and burned and itched for days!
Week #3: Too afraid to use it
Results: My red splotches went away and I called for a full refund.
Of course everyone's skin type is different. I think that with my skin never really having many complications, maybe I'm just not used to an active ingredient that is way too strong and harsh for my skin. As a result, I called for a refund and they were SUPER nice. I feel bad telling you guys this because they were really nice, and gave me a full refund without any hassle. They also let me keep the kit in case I could use at least the cleanser without any problems or to slowly get used to the product (which I won't be doing). For me, the product itself was not good for my skin type. But their customer service was excellent. So the next time you see the infomercial and you're curious if it works for you, pick up the phone and try it. Because when they say risk free with your money back, they really mean it. Or, if you don't want to deal with the hassle of calling in and canceling, you can always find great deals on ebay. Buy a small tube, if it works out, buy more! Otherwise, you have to remember to call Meaningful Beauty's customer service department to refund you and cancel future orders. Because you gotta remember, that's how they get you. They auto sign you up for future orders and auto charge you. If you don't want it, you can always refuse it, but it's just an extra hassle.
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Product Review: Zoe & Zac Eco Friendly Shoes at Payless
July 28, 2009 by Anna
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If you haven't been to Payless Shoes, they carry these green/eco friendly shoes line called Zoe & Zac. Usually "green" or eco friendly shoes isn't so friendly on the greens in your wallet. I just think, uhm...hello, if these are recycled, why do they cost twice as much as a not so eco conscious shoe? But with Zoe and Zac, they have some really cute casual walking shoes and sandals that are truly affordable. I mean, they are at Payless. And if you run into those BOGO deals, well...people should start calling you the Queen of Green!
What's it made of?
So nice of you to ask Style with Anna readers, I shall tell you. Zoe and Zac are made from eco friendly materials such as organic cottons and linens, natural hemp, jute, recycled rubber and water based glues. What does this mean? Well, the organic cottons, jute and hemp are grown with no chemicals and little to no polluting pesticides and fertilizers. Also, the elastic is made from recycled plastic bottles and the glue is water based and non toxic. That means, you don't have to give up breathing in fresh air for something you wear on your feet. I say, if you don't have to give up your air quality and no animals have to be harmed in the making, then everyone's happy!
What about style and comfort?
Well you guys, the style is cute. In my many many days and countless hours of shopping, I've seen it all. I've seen a lot of "organic" eco chic products on the market that are seriously atrocious. I've seen a flip flop made of a recycled rice bag. I mean, I want to be green and eco friendly, I don't want to be tacky or appear like my asian grandmother glued some rice bag to my shoes. But with the Zoe and Zac's I find myself liking a lot of their shoes. Some shoes are a little 'eh'. But the Tigerlily Wedges, the Linden Flat (which is like a sporty flip flop), the Oxfords (super cute and comfortable), Daisy Skimmers (lightweight and comfortable), Mary Janes (love these), and Ballet Shoes (casual and cute)....I'm filing these in the cutesville section! I will be honest and say that I thought the ballet shoes were a little hard. I'm sure you can break it in like any other shoes, but I thought it was exceptionally hard. If you have a more arched foot, you might not find any of the Zoe & Zac shoes comfortable, with the exception of the Oxfords.
How much are they?
Everything under $30 here people. I don't care what economy we're in, these shoes are cheap cheap cheap. The oxfords in the ivory color are frickin $14 at payless. I saw some skimmers for $12. You can afford to splurge $12 for a pair of shoes on yourself. Don't be shy.
In conclusion, I give these shoes a thumb and a half up on the comfort, 2 thumbs up on price and 2 thumbs way up on leaving a lighter footprint with these eco friendly shoes.
Skechers Shape Ups Shoes: Product Review
June 24, 2009 by Anna
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So, my business partner Ly is in town and she needed comfortable, but cute shoes. She is usually guilty of wearing her sneakers with everything. For that reason, she'd have to stick to wearing t-shirts and jeans most of the time. Ly needed my help, but I didn't want to take her away from comfort for fashion since I knew she would revert back to her old gym shoe ways. So, I thought, Skechers Mary Janes are super comfortable. I had a pair and I wore them to death. I had a manager who only wore Skechers Mary Janes and she had them in every color to match her dressy work clothes. They worked out well for her, so I knew my friend Ly should fall in love.
Well, on the way to dinner, we stopped off at a Skechers store and tried on all of the Mary Janes they had available. There was a video playing in the background of really toned women walking their dogs and I thought, "Why is this playing at a Skechers store?" Well, it turns out, they have these new shoes called "Shape Ups". After inquiring about the shoes, the sales girl explained, "Shape Ups are the best to tighten and tone your muscles and get rid of cellulite just by walking around". I am all about a good workout, so I had to try these supposed "miracle" shoes on. Immediately, I felt my calves and thighs working and I was sold. It didn't take much, I know. I'm going to New York next month, so can you imagine walking around New York in these? I'll come back with the body of superwoman!
Now keep in mind, you'll have to ease into walking in these shoes. They'll feel weird at first and your body will be sore for the first 2 weeks, as you're working different muscles you wouldn't normally work. It's the kind of soreness you feel after a really good workout at the gym. So stick to it and don't give up on them. Besides the soreness, these shoes are really cushy and comfortable on your feet. Shape Ups come in a variety of styles including regular tennis shoes, mary janes and flip flops. I tried on the flip flops and while they are comfortable, I didn't think they were "miracle" flip flops. It's great if you want to get a taste of the "Shape Ups" as they're only $39, while the tennis shoes and mary janes are $110. I know. Kind of pricy. But, they are amazing! With busy lives and excuse after excuse for not to go to the gym, I think these would be a good investment, especially if you're too busy to get in your daily workout. Call Ly and I easy, but we each got a pair of the Shape Up Black Mary Janes. We spent a little more than anticipated, but right now at Skechers, it's buy one get a pair of sandals half off (also super comfortable), or buy one get another pair of shoes $10 off.
If you're sold on Shape Ups, but looking for a better deal, they're also on ebay for $80 - $90 with free shipping. Shape Ups are so new right now, I don't think you'll be able to find a better deal. I'll keep you posted for any coupon codes that I may stumble upon!
Here's the video on Shape Ups -- I love these shoes!


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Obama won the state by 14 points, but in 2010 Sen. Russ Feingold, a progressive icon, was defeated by Tea Partier Ron Johnson.
BEST INDICATION OF WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT Who directed this thing, Russ Meyer?
Russ Chimes is determined to make fans bust out their best moves with his nu disco, indie-dance track, "Turn Me Out."
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I just bought the X220 and its starting to cause me grief. Even though Ive unchecked (a billion times) the ThinkVantage icon on my tool line it keeps coming back whenever I turn on the computer. This is tarting to get a little bit annoying. Also it pops up with some "important message"... however its not. Is it possible to turn theese things off? I dont know if this is related, but yesterday my computer told me that some installation failed (I wasnt installing anything), I cliked on the notification and to chinese signs came up. Isnt Thinkpads supposed to work?
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About the Book
A collection of the best edited poems from the website www.watchmebreaking.com.
Emily Em & Violet Sky are two best friends in their early thirties living in the UK. They grew up listening to grunge and watching My So Called Life. Their role models were Courtney Love and Alanis Morissette. Adult life took Emily to the other end of the UK from Violet several years ago but they still communicate with each other by putting their thoughts and experiences in poems and short pieces of prose on their joint anonymous blog. No one knows who they are, so they can write freely.
Themes include love, loss, mental health, death and growing up.
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5×8 in, 13×20 cm
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- Publish Date Jan 03, 2009
- Tags My So Called Life, Alanis Morissette, Courtney Love, heart break, growing up, mental health, childhood, grandparents, death, depression, loss, love, poetry
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I was born at a young age and have tried my hardest to survive on a diet of heart break and disappointment ever since.
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Hi, i'm a french IT student, so i don't know if my code will help you anyway. I didn't go far enough to implement secure negotiation but i managed to read from port directly with read-string. ; recupServer: port -> string ; return the "first" block not null (define (recupServer->me port) (let loop () (let ([available (peek-string TAILLEBLOCK 0 port)]) (if (null? available) (loop) (read-string TAILLEBLOCK port))))) On 29 mar, 17:08, nik gaffney <n... at fo.am> wrote: > Im working on a basic implementation of the xmpp/jabber protocol, and > having some trouble dealing with tls and sasl negotiation. I have a > working plaintext version, using tcp-connect, but changing to > ssl-connect has revealed some underlying problems. > > The current approach involves using ssax to convert a string read from > the tcp stream. for some reason, read-line and read-char both hang when > reading from ejabberd, so im using read-byte. > > Since byte-ready? is #f after a stanza has been sent, the following > function can be used to successfully parse individual responses from the > server. > > (parse-xmpp-response (bytes->string/utf-8 (read-async in))) > > (define (read-async in) > (define bstr (make-bytes 0 0)) > (when (byte-ready? in) > (if (eq? (peek-byte in) eof) > (break-thread (current-thread)) > (begin > (set! bstr (bytes-append bstr > (make-bytes 1 (read-byte in)) > (read-async in)))))) bstr) > > Unfortunately, this causes problems with ssl-connect (as described in > the openssl docs) as the ssl session is committed to a read by > byte-ready? thus writes are blocked until the server sends data. > > So, I was wondering what other approaches to reading from a port would > get around this problem, and/or if there are any examples anyone could > point me to. > > thanks, > nik > > _________________________________________________ > For list-related administrative tasks: > http://list.cs.brown.edu/mailman/listinfo/plt-scheme
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Fallen Victorian premier
Before Mr Baillieu's shock resignation there had been widespread frustration in the business community at the level of reform in the state worst hit by the high dollar's damage to manufacturing.
But there was strong support for Mr Baillieu personally. Asked to pass judgment on Thursday, a widely shared assessment among senior Melbourne business identities was that the Victorian government had failed to sell its vision and progress to the electorate and had not been given credit for its achievements.
Baillieu's resignation a shock
One businessman, who did not want to be named, also said Mr Baillieu's resignation had come as a shock to the business community.
"It's a personal tragedy that a good and decent person has been dragged down by marginal personalities and trivial issues," he said. "Ted Baillieu can look back on his record with pride."
But on strategy, Mark Stone, the chief executive of the state's largest business group, the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the Baillieu-led government had been too cautious, partly because of its narrow majority.
"When you have one seat, or government minority, you don't make the big, brave, bold decisions that need to be made when you've got a complete mandate to go ahead and confidence to do things, not over four years – eight or 12 years," Mr Stone said.
"It's better to make a decision and go after it rather than paddle around. I think part of the problem was getting the narrative out there, being able to articulate the good stuff. The narrative has been a bit wanting."
He said he hoped Dr Napthine would provide consistency and stability. "It's been an off again, on again week from a business point of view. We just hope there will be a constant line coming from government and we'll get more business activity in the state," Mr Stone said.
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"Denis Napthine, having been minister for major projects, will accelerate them. They are the lifeline of the state."
Victoria has been one of the weakest-performing mainland states on account of its lack of mining and an economy skewed to manufacturing. The government has moved slowly in its assessment of recommended infrastructure projects, including a road tunnel under Melbourne's inner-north, a new rail line through the city and deciding whether to shift the state's main port to Hastings.
"There has been a level of underlying activity that has identified a range of things that need to be done and can be done given the right financing arrangements," he said.
"They are now at the pointy end of how do we get those financed. It hasn't been as visible as it could be to people. It needs to get on and do some of these things."
On Thursday Dr Napthine brushed off this week's poor state final demand figures that showed the state appeared to be in recession, saying they ignored interstate trade and exports. He acknowledged the state's challenges, particularly the high dollar, and said the federal government's carbon tax had hit the state "for six".
In Parliament he pointed to the government's capital works projects such as the $1.6 billion expansion of Webb Dock at the Port of Melbourne as examples of its efforts to boost the economy. Many business leaders said building more infrastructure should be a top priority.
"Clearly the business community has been disappointed with the performance of the Baillieu government," said
"In contrast with NSW it's not as if Victoria had been so badly governed for so long that there was a huge amount that needed to be done. Expectations of what the Coalition might do in coming to office were not especially high but nonetheless the government has managed to disappoint them."
Napthine: record of solid achievement
Mr Eslake also backed Dr Napthine's assessment of the importance of state final demand. Dr Napthine was coy about the extent of any cabinet reshuffle but Mr Eslake said there needed to be action in key positions. "Treasurer
The chairman of property manager Centro Retail Australia,
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"The recent go-ahead for the . . . expansion is one of this government's major legacy achievements," she said.
Ms Cunich said finalising the government's metropolitan planning strategy and its transport plan as well as bedding down the reformed fire services levy should be top priorities.
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia chief executive Brendan Lyon said Dr Napthine knew "how to get the plans off the drawing board" and predicted greater vigour from the government.
"Ted did a lot of heavy lifting over the last couple of years to rebase the Victorian budget, to get the capacity in place to get these projects going," Mr Lyon said, adding that funding was now needed to bring them forward.
"If we are going to see immediate action . . . I think we are going to need to see the federal government at the table. That's one area where the new Premier should focus."
Dr Napthine did say he would seek to improve relations with the federal government but immediately launched a stinging attack over the withdrawal of federal funding to the state government for hospitals and vowed to continue Victoria's go-it-alone approach to the Gonski school funding process.
Australian Industry Group Victorian director Tim Piper said Dr Napthine's time as major projects minister meant he would have a "good handle" on major projects and would have an understanding about creating efficiencies with transport projects.
"Businesses have been saying they need a pipeline of projects to be able to retain skills in the state, know which investments they can make and provide some certainty," Mr Piper s
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