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Cash Or Credit, Car Deals Abound
Most people are putting off big purchases during the recession — especially cars. Dealers are trying to change that with what analysts say are some of the lowest prices in a long time. But all those rebates and discounts have yet to re-kindle the market.
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Cars especially are among the big purchases that people are putting off during this recession. Dealers are trying to change that with some of the lowest prices in a long time. But all those rebates and discounts have yet to rekindle the market, as NPR's Frank Langfitt reports.
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FRANK LANGFITT: It's a blustery day at Springfield Ford outside Philadelphia. The wind rips through the plastic colored flags that line the parking lot. Steve Amabile is the sales manager here and he's pitching me some of his best deals. We come upon a 2009 Ford Fusion. It's a midsize sedan that competes with the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
Mr. STEVE AMABILE (Sales Manager, Springfield Ford): This particular car here is what's most people would consider to be fully loaded - a $25,000 car, leather and sunroof and all that good stuff - and you're looking at a sub-$20,000 car by the time it's all said and done.
LANGFITT: I'm not expert on pricing, so I brought along John Giamalbo(ph). He's an analyst with Edmunds.com, the consumer car Web site.
Now, John, is that a good deal?
Mr. JOHN GIAMALBO (Analyst, Edmunds.com): It is a good deal. It's a brand new car, and get a vehicle like this in this segment for that price, it is a very good deal.
LANGFITT: And, Giamalbo says, not unusual. He says prices are lower than they've been in years, and now is a good time to buy. Most consumers are still too worried about the economy to jump in. In March, General Motors' sales were down 45 percent from a year ago; Chrysler's were down 39 percent; and Ford, down 41 percent.
But Amabile says his dealership is getting some traction.
Let's say I have no money and I'm a totally economic buyer. Is there a really cheaper Fusion here to look at?
Mr. AMABILE: It's gone already. They're out there. It's the S model, and you can buy one of them for around 15 grand.
LANGFITT: But how does a dealership make money when it sells cars for so little? Amabile says it helps to understand the business strategy. The dealership actually makes more selling a used car than it does a new one.
Mr. AMABILE: When we sell a new vehicle, we might only make a couple hundred dollars on a new vehicle, which would be surprising to some people.
LANGFITT: But Amabile can recondition a trade-in and sell it for a profit of about $2,500. Despite the recession, Amabile says that strategy is working and Springfield Ford is holding its own.
But it's not just Detroit companies that are cutting prices. I went a little ways up the road to Conshohocken. I'm now at Conicelli Toyota, and I'm walking through the lot and they're offering deals on just about everything they've got here, and that includes the Prius.
Dom Conicelli owns the dealership, which is also in the Philadelphia suburbs. Last year, he says, customers had to sign up to buy a Prius.
Mr. DOM CONICELLI (Owner, Conicelli Toyota): When the gas prices were extremely high, we had a backlog of customers that were waiting. You know, we had a line of people waiting and...
LANGFITT: How long was the line?
Mr. CONICELLI: We were probably back a month.
LANGFITT: Not anymore. Gas is now down around $2 a gallon, Priuses line the parking lot, and Conicelli is reducing prices to move them.
Mr. CONICELLI: To have a thousand dollar rebate on the Prius is really unusual. That's never happened before.
LANGFITT: And that rebate comes on top of a more than $3,000 discount.
If I wanted to drive out of here today in the cheapest Prius, what could I walk out with?
Mr. CONICELLI: I would think that you could see one somewhere around $23,000, maybe a little bit less.
LANGFITT: John Giamalbo of Edmunds.com says that price highlights an inconvenient truth about hybrids. Sales are driven far more by gas prices than by concern about carbon emissions.
Mr. GIAMALBO: I think people worry more about the green in their pocket when gas prices are that high, as opposed to the green in the environment.
LANGFITT: As to the future of car sales during this recession, some dealers are pinning their hopes on rust. Each year people scrap about 13 million cars in America. So, the thinking goes, people will have to start buying eventually, whether they like it or not.
Frank Langfitt, NPR News, Washington.
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Car Deals Abound With Drop In Demand
The recession has sapped demand for cars, so now may be a good time to think about buying one. Industry experts say prices for many vehicles are lower than they've been in years.
"There are just an incredible amount of deals," says Jessica Caldwell, an analyst for Edmunds.com, a Web site for car buyers. "It doesn't matter what vehicle you're looking for, or what brand you're looking for. We're seeing finance deals for Bentleys."
But all those deals have yet to send customers stampeding to the showrooms.
In March, overall vehicle sales were down 37 percent from the same period in 2008.
Consumer Anxiety
Dealers say the problem is not so much financing as consumer anxiety.
And that's pushing dealers to cut prices on all kinds of cars and trucks.
Abbas Khademi is the general manager at Ourisman Chevrolet in Marlow Heights, Md., just outside Washington, D.C. He's selling a Chevy Cobalt coupe for just under $9,000. The sticker price is around $15,000, but Khademi says there are a variety of programs, including rebates and bonus cash, that bring the price down.
"To be honest with you, we're just trying to sell some cars," says Khademi.
The Cobalt is not a hot seller, even in good times. But Khademi is even cutting prices on popular cars, like the redesigned Chevy Malibu, a sleek sedan that won the distinction of 2008 North American Car of the Year.
"Two years ago, we were not even barely discounting the car," Khademi says of the Malibu, which lists for more than $22,000. "We have those now on sale for $14,300."
There is a small catch: To get that price, you have to trade in a vehicle that isn't made by GM. Otherwise, you have to pay an extra $1,000.
Khademi says he's losing money on deals like this, but hopes to make it up in his service bays.
"We sell you the new car, you come back, you use our service department and then when you need another car — for your family, for your neighbor, for your friends, for your parents — you can recommend us," he says.
Profits From Service
Despite what you might think, dealerships don't make their big money on new car sales. Khademi says 75 percent of the profits at Ourisman come from service, parts and repair.
But to make that business strategy work, Khademi has to first sell new cars, and some of the prices aren't as low as some people expect.
Nelson White recently came into the dealership looking to spend about $25,000 on a Chevy Traverse, a crossover model. White has a second child on the way and needs a vehicle that can take two car seats comfortably.
Ourisman's price was $30,000. White was tentative about it: "It's an OK deal," he said. "It's not as sweet as I thought it would be, but it's OK."
Pacing The Floor
Ourisman is happy to have shoppers like White. The phone rarely rings in the showroom, and salesmen spend most of their time pacing the floor with their hands stuffed in their pockets.
Henry Marin, who handles finance for the dealership, says one reason more people aren't buying is because they want to see if GM will collapse — and perhaps cause prices to fall even further.
"They're waiting for the bankruptcy," he says. Marin says he tells customers that the process isn't going to be like a small business going bankrupt and "selling everything at 50 percent, 60 percent or 70 percent off."
Fortunately for the dealership, there are still customers like Carl Little Jr., a plumber who drives a five-year-old Chevy Silverado pickup.
Little was lured to the showroom by a newspaper ad that offered trucks for as low as $13,500. With extras, he thinks he can get a new Silverado for as little as $22,000.
"I think they'll work a deal with me," he says, confidently. "I think we'll be able to work something out."


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Police in Bangladesh say they have arrested the alleged top bomb-maker from an outlawed Islamist militant group in the capital, Dhaka.
Police officials say security forces from the elite Rapid Action Battalion raided the home of Jahidur Rahman late Thursday, prompting a standoff that lasted several hours.
Police say his wife, Sharmin, detonated an explosive in an effort to prevent his arrest, blowing off her own right hand and wounding their two young children.
Rahman is also known by the alias Boma Mizan.
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Hello everybody. This is my first Dominion guide, and my second guide in total. Dominion is a new map, an all different gameplay. In Dominion, everyone plays like rambo'ing, moving A LOT across the map, and tho every high mobility and global ulti champion is needed. The champions that I picked for team 1 are a great combo, and their items may look the same, but the more tanky you are, the more you can survive to your opponents.
First Steps
Grab 3 movement speed boots and go 3 TOP and 2 BOT. Teemo will activate his Move Quick ability, and head to The Windmill. The two other champs will get the turret and head to the windmill also. Most of the attempts for the Windmill end up in a teamfight, so I suggest Lee Sin and Heimerdinger top. Why Heim? After taking, you can place your H-28G Evolution Turret in a strategic place so enemies can't cap. They will get some time to destroy your turret(s) and this will give time to Teemo to come there and save the day. Bot should be harassing and trying to ninja cap, while in fight. If anything goes wrong, regroup, change items, or do something USEFUL for your team.
Golden Rule:
Remember, it's all about being smart.
Mid Buffs
In the center of the maps there are two buffs. Those buffs give you GREAT stats. I recommend Heimer to take those buffs, as his turrets won't let enemies have a breath in their turrets. Now, Heimer can also put the turrets around enemies' buff, not allowing em to take. Being smart gives you a great advantage from the enemies.
Team Work
After you reached lv13+, you get in mid game. Mid game is the very end of Dominion. Now, you will proof that you know this game, you know the golden rule, and you can win. Here, some teamfights strategies:
I. Distract!
Teemo will go invisible into some bushes. You can go 3 bot or something, while Teemo will smartly pick the windmill. If Teemo dies, get right onto your defense positions, you can use your high CC to dominate, Cyclone Lee Sin Grand Skyfall etc...
II. Gank!!
Ganking is still worth even in Dominion. If you see somebody out of position, go and shut him down. If one of your mates is capping and enemies come to kill him, use panth's ulti to make him go, then gank em. An ace can make 2 opponent's turrets get capped, and this is just what you need to win
III. Backwards!!!
Instead of just attacking and capping, you must know when to go back and defend your turret. By defending you can even take some kills (2-3) and this will make you cap their turrets coz they are unable to def. Keep in mind the golden rule!
IV. Stealth!!!!
Having a stealth in your team is just great. With a stealth like Twitch you got :
1. A moving Ward
2. A backdoor tool
3. Good defending tool
But still, Twitch is so squishy. I do recommend more Blink champions that stealth ones. The best one is Shaco, he got both of them.
V. Backdoor!!!!!
This is the most important thing next to the golden rule. If you backdoor smartly, it's GG. 4 guys def 1 cap. 3 guys def 2 cap. It's cool! If 4 of them are taking the bot turret, you go and take their windmill, or half top (dunno the name) turret. When you see they come for you, and you can't TAKE, don't make it NEUTRAL. If u make it neutral, it's better for them. They will gain more points and your nexus' health will go even lower.
Special Champion Reference
So, you can ask, we have to pick these champions each game? It's your choice. I placed those champs to show you some nice combo of map awareness. Jax is a god on rambo'ing AND dominion. Mordekaiser can take **** out of opponents. And even champions like Karthus are really cool. I just prefer non - squishies. As you can see all the champs except Heimerdinger and Teemo (who's supposed to be a swift scout turret capper) are off tanks. Off-tanking is gorgeous, it gives everything you will ever need to your team and you. Damage, surviving large teamfights and so...
Pick you favorite, but don't do mistakes. Shaco can do as much as Lee Sin, even more, if you remember the golden rule!
Why it's all about the Golden Rule?
Well, this is a team game. Working as a team means that the BRAIN leads. Being SMART makes your team with a brain. In being smart, you don't have to concentrate 100% of your brain power in a total brainstorm that will make you SICK. This sucks. You have to think what are your enemies thinking. Do that before them. Also, you must know how to:
I. Juke!
Juking is the best ever thing happened to LoL. You got your bushes, they make you STEALTH. Isn't this cool? Yeah? Why you don't combine them with BRAIN PAWA and pwn the enemies like you should... It isn't hard. If ur rlly on it, you can find tons of videos in Youtube that show you pro juking (I personally like Grassy <3) and how to execute em
II. Joke!!
This is a game man. Chillax, ur not playing for money. Don't make 10 games per day like a crazy maniac. You can have a life too. If you play much, you WON'T be PRO. This game will damamge your brain => not smart. Being smart in this game means being smart real life too. Smart as tricky, smart as kind, smart as honest, and smart as a good boy :D. NO ADDICTION!!
The End!
Wow... Never knew I could spend 2 days with this guide :P I worked 2 hours or so per day, and I think it's cool now. Hope you enjoyed it. :)


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American Ted Hutchens (David Knight) cracks Soviet codes for the U.S. diplomatic offices in Russia, and Anna Szobek (Odile Versois) is the daughter of a top Communist politician. When the two cross paths for the first time at a ballet, romance is in the air. As they learn more about one another, they decide not to let their political differences interfere with love. Anna's comrades and Ted's fellow workers are less sentimental, though, and both sides try to thwart the relationship.
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That being said, he must have learned that from Rev Wright's church! You know, the one where they teach their members to hate whitey? Guess they teach them to hate babies too. I can't vouch for his Christianity, but I do know the Scripture where the Lord warned people against hurting little children. He will meet the wrath of God in the next life because of helping women to kill their babies.
I'm beginning to think he is the devil himself!
Like many people today, Obama is a smorgasbordeist. He believes in God (giving him the benefit of the doubt there) but beyond that, he selects those portions of the faith that are agreeable to him and rejects those that don't suit. The Christian belief that homosexuality is an abomination, or the idea that killing unborn babies is murder -— these are off his plate.
I think the phrase he uses is that he is a committed Christian...
Whatever that is.
By their fruits you will know them. And sponsoring legislation to reduce the barriers to infanticide is not high on the list of 'good fruits' that one should like to be known by.
Maybe there was something to the 'committed' part of the expression. I'd like to see him committed...
Abortion is THE quintessential expression of "liberalism".
Liberalism is about forcing the responsible and innocent to pay for the consequences of the irresponsible. The only individual freedoms that libs support are those related to consequence-free sexual behavior choices.
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Curious what other parents think about this as I seem to find my self struggling to find a spot in the middle. Have times really changed so much that we need to helicopter or is the media just available to tell us more?
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Research shows that authoritative and dominant parents tend to have children that don't use drugs or get in trouble in school as often as permissive parents. I have to believe that you need to set clear boundaries and enforce them, but not at the emotional cost of your child.
It's hard to know, though, when your child is trying to manipulate your good intentions. And they are quite good at it, from an early age. I think the key is good communication and staying one step ahead of them. Pay attention to them, and listen to the things that are important to them. But if they are trying to play on your tendency to give in when they want something, that's a road you don't want to go down.
Anyway, I'm just a parent and nobody knows it all! I really think every kid has his or her own personality and sometimes they are going to do what they want regardless. Set boundaries, let them know you love them -- I think that's the bottom line.
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Perfect day for me to answer this question as it is my daughter's 31st birthday. What I've learned in those 31 years is this -- helicopters crash, free ranges may run away. The best place to be is in the middle for sure. You start out hovering when they are little but as they grow, you move a bit further away, giving them the freedom to eventually become their own mother. The goal of being a good parent is doing your job well enough that one day they won't need you but they will still want you.
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It is better to be a judicious parent. This parent knows to be protective of a child when necessary and how to more free rangewhen the occasion arise. The helicopter and free range parent are both parental extremes. A smart or judicious parent balances being protective and free range without resorting to the extreme.
The helicopter or overprotective parent is so protective of his/her child that the child isn't allowed to explore, learn, and grow.This child is kept on a tight leash by the parent.This is the type of parent that is also overcontrolling, believing that the world is mostly a prohibitive & danger place for children to be.This is the parent who oversupervises, even micromanages his/her child to the degree that the child is stunted & is developmentally behind less protected children.This child will never learn the important social & life skills to survive in academia & beyond.This is the child who is not able to make crucial position & how to be independent.This is the child, once he/she becomes an adult, will have an extremely difficult time navigating the world around him/her.
Then there is the free range parent who believe that the child is capable enough to explore his/her experiment without that much parental superviision. The free range parent strongly exhorts that the world is a safe play for children to be in. Free range parenting is good in some aspects but not so good in others. However, there are instances & situations which children need protection & close supervision from their parents,
Even though free range parenting teach children how to protect themselves, there are situations in which even the smartest & savviest of children are over their heads. Many children, unsupervised, can enter into dangerous, even life-endangering situations. Children do not have the mental capacity, emotional, intellectual & psychological maturity to discern some situations. That is why they sometimes need parental protection & supervision. Children are not adult and there are clearly some situations that they cannot handle.
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The problem lies in finding that middle ground. Even now I struggle with it. My mother instinct says hover. My logical side say let them be. It's a balancing act.


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Location\nLocated in Cala Tarida above a small bay with a beautiful sandy beach, which lies some 250 m from the hotel and may be reached by descending a flight of steps. The centre of San Antonio with its diversity of shopping and entertainment venues is located about 10 km from the club complex and may easily be reached by making use of the daily public bus service, which departs from a stop located directly in front of the hotel.\nFacilities\nThe establishment comprises a total of 195 accommodation units. A lobby and a reception are available to guests. Lift access is provided to the upper floors. Amenities include a safe. Internet access and wireless internet access are available in the public areas. Gastronomic options include a restaurant and a bar. The grounds of the establishment feature a playground and an attractive garden. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or car park. Among the additional services available are multilingual staff, a childcare service and a laundry. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area (no extra charge).\nRooms\nAll accommodation units feature air conditioning and a bathroom. A balcony or terrace is also included as standard. A safe is also available. Guests will find a kitchenette provided for their use. Other features include a telephone, a TV and wireless internet access. In the bathrooms, guests will find a shower, a bathtub and a hairdryer.\nSports/Entertainment\nThe establishment offers an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The sun loungers and parasols on the sun terrace offer a great place to unwind. A hot tub (for a fee) provides an opportunity for relaxation. There is also a poolside snack bar. The establishment offers outdoor sports options, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, bocce, beach volleyball, volleyball, basketball and archery. Watersports offered include sailing, or diving for a fee. Guests of the establishment can choose from a wide range of indoor sporting options, with a gym, table tennis, darts, squash and gymnastics, or for a fee, pool/billiards. A wellness area with a spa and a beauty salon is provided for guests of the establishment. In addition, massage treatments are available for a fee. Additional leisure options available to guests include an entertainment programme, an entertainment programme for adults, live music and a kids' club.\nMeals\nThe establishment offers a wide range of bookable meals and board options, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, half board, full board and All-inclusive. The establishment additionally offers snacks. Guests can enjoy the show cooking, during which the chefs create delicious specialities. Alcohol-free drinks and alcoholic drinks are available at the establishment.\nPayment\nThe following credit cards are accepted at the establishment VISA and MasterCard.


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{After my make-over by the lovely Jennifer at LuckyFABB's P&G Beauty Booth}
Hi darlings!! The last week has flown by in a whirlwind of travel, excitement and events, and – to say the very least – I'm exhausted!! I'm not even sure how I'm awake at this very moment! I have lots of photos on my camera to sort through, but for now I want to give you a quick Instagram recap of my trip to NYC thus far.
{I wore these beautiful New Look heels for 10 hours the day of LuckyFABB}
{Wearing a Jami necklace and Asos dress with my LuckyFABB badges}
{The sweetest write-up I could ever imagine on LuckyMag before the conference}
{View of the incredible Manhattan skyline from the Staten Island Ferry}
{Listening to brilliant women at LuckyFABB – Lauren Bush is such an inspiration!}
{Getting make-overs with my new friend, beautiful Anna-Sara from Videofyme!}
{Wearing white accessories from Jami and Zara at LuckyFABB}
{The funny and chic Rachel Zoe speaking at LuckyFABB with lovely Brandon Holley}
{Learning all about the bareMinerals difference with William at IFBCon}
{Going All-American at Yankee Stadium on a Sunday afternoon}
{Times Square – it just never gets old}
{I rocked this arm party repeatedly – featuring Jami, Asos, and Michael Kors}
{Listening to a panel of some of my favorite bloggers at IFBCon}
{And of course hitting Mother Burger for a late night margarita/Coronita mix}
I hope you had an amazing week too loves!!
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Oh my goodness, this looks like so, so much fun. I wish you knew how badly I want to be there right now. But I'm living vicariously through your Intragram feed instead. You look beautiful! Keep us updated and so glad we have someone repping us Oregon bloggers in NYC this week!
This looks like so much fun! I'm making this happen next year! Hopefully I'll see you there?!
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Fabulous post!! Hopefully we can meet up again at next years FABB 🙂
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Loving your arm party! Wish I had seen you at Lucky Fabb I was there as well 🙂
Glad you've been enjoying the city, that skyline never gets old.
It was so great meeting you last week!
It was so great meeting you at the Piperlime brunch! Loved getting to talk about Copenhagen 🙂
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The Joshua Files is a series of young adult thrillers written by Mexican-born author M. G. Harris.
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When his archaeologist father goes missing in Mexico, teenage Josh Garcia suspects he's been abducted by the UFOs that were filmed nearby. As Josh begins to uncover the truth, he stumbles upon the real reason for his father's trip to Mexico – a search for a lost Mayan codex thought to contain a prophecy about the end of the world.
Now Josh is being tracked by government agents and a hit man from a mysterious sect bent on bringing about a new world order after the apocalypse. It all leads to a hidden city buried deep in the Mexican jungle, where an ancient civilization is waiting to be awoken. The language of DNA is more ancient than anyone knows – and Josh is one of a few humans left who can change the destiny of the world.
But as Josh's adventures progress, echoes reach him across the span of time . . .who is the enigmatic, elusive 'Arcadio'? Is time-travel real? Is fate pre-ordained, or could there be a way to return to one's 'zero moment' – the point at which everything went wrong?
The Joshua Files is a best-selling series that has been translated into seventeen languages including French, German, Spanish, Polish, Indonesian, Japanese and Vietnamese.
A saga of thrills, puzzles, action, adventure and plot twists. in which the mysteries keep going . . . right until the very end.
Praise for The Joshua Files:
"As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits and he comes to understand the conflicting demands of friendship, family, loyalty and duty." The BookTrust
"A fast-paced, first-person thriller. Her book's Mexico setting is richly evoked, and its historical and conspiracy elements are convincingly delineated." Financial Times
"This series is awesome and I have really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this to anybody. 5/5 stars!!! " Guardian Children's Books
"A very well-crafted saga. Josh, his girl and his temperament, dovetail into a much broader picture of saving the world that has a compelling energy."" The Bookbag
"Indiana Jones would have stiff competition in young Joshua Garcia . . . This novel is well written, with the action unfolding at a fast and satisfying clip. This series is destined to be a hit. Not only is the non-stop action enthralling, but the many mysteries and unanswered questions will have the reader begging for the rest of the series. Highly Recommended." Library Media Connection, starred review
"MG Harris proves she has a deft touch and a real skill for writing heart-stopping adventure in her code-cracking debut The Joshua Files: Invisible City. After finding a secret manuscript hidden in the back of a photograph frame, Josh is propelled into a high-speed chase across Mexico. Harris has paced this fast-moving adventure with expertise, breaking up the action with Josh's blog entries and ensuring that a very real story of grief and depression of a mother driven to the brink of insanity after the loss of her husband is threaded through the book to give balance and authenticity." Vanessa Curtis, Glasgow Herald
More reviews of The Joshua Files.
Media coverage of The Joshua Files
The first book, INVISIBLE CITY, published by Scholastic Children's Books UK was the fastest-selling debut in children's fiction in the UK for 2008 ("The Joshua Files" in Oxford Times, 2008). The second installment, ICE SHOCK was launched at St Gregory the Great School, Oxford ("Pupils help launch Oxford author's new book" in Oxford Mail 2008), which in the story is also the school attended by the main character Josh.
The Joshua Files was one of the first UK young adult book series to feature an online Alternate Reality Game when in March 2009, The Descendant was launched alongside Ice Shock. The Joshua Files's ARG was included in top ARG site's list of most-talked about games of 2009. The Descendant ARG is based on the novel of the same name – a Joshua Files prequel.
A prequel?
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While I call Satyricon's Volcano 'Black & Roll' or in other words a familiar form of Post-Black Metal, "Now, Diabolical" is a pure commercial album completely away from being a black metal release except for few blast-beat drumming and some how the cute extreme vocals, and cute here means awful! I'm not one of those who are against Volcano and Rebel Extravaganza though I'm not their fan, but I respect Satyricon's change in sound while doing it well. When it comes to N,D I have to admit that Satyricon are putting themselves on the road(runner) of their own end.
Satyr's voice became weaker than that on Volcano & no more wicked full of evil like that on the masterpieces "Dark medieval times", "The Shadowthrone" & "Nemesis Divina", just evolving into a more ear-familiar sound. The music structure in most of the tracks is in normal 4/4 timings not alike the old albums just to support the ear-familiar sound theory, In addition to the slow hardcore guitar riffs or the groovish ones as each track is based on few repeated guitar riffs with slight changes, tremelo picking riffs are absent here. Frost stores his experience and fabulous touches for himself playing normal beats suitable with the lame song structures yet just adding some breaks & blast-beats here and there to remind us that he was the amazing Frost one day, at the same time the drums stay the good thing about N,D. Also, few background keyboards are used within the album adding a good atmosphere to the songs.
The mixing & production of the album is perfect, the vocals & every instrument appears clearly, crystal clear production.
Highlights: The Pentagram burns, The Rite of War Cross, To the Mountains (fading out with a nice outro).
Now, Diabolical is another album from a true metal band changing into being commercial in the same way of Dimmu Borgir & Cradle of Filth just like the other Roadrunner bands changing their metal roots or just being commercial.
Recommended to the Satyricon diehard fans, Volcano lovers or those who love the easy to absorb extreme metal like Dimmu Borgir's late albums.
A good release in the scene of commerciality competes with late Dimmu and Cradle of Filth, but its actually lame black metal (if its considered black metal).
My rating for all Satyricon albums compared to each other for guiding & comparison:
- Dark Medieval Times (90%)
- The Shadowthrone (95%)
- Nemesis Divina (90%)
- Rebel Extravaganza (75%)
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iomega rphd-ug recognition issues
Hello everyone,I am having an issue with a iomega hard drive.
When i plug it in,there is no recognition the hard drive is even there.
It shows a lit LED at the back of the drive so it is getting power.
I need some help because I am stumped on this issue.
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Is this an internal hard drive or is this an external usb hard drive?
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It is obvious that the Gov. is not taking sides by letting the constitution speak for itself. It is a gross misstep for a politician to stand up for legalized inequality. What Marriage equality will bring is Family and stability.
I came across this vid that proves just how important it is for Marriage equality to pass not only in California but as a Federal Law to protect our right as Human beings, and American Citizens.


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Pilot Study of Lucentis Combined With Proton Beam Irradiation in Treating Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration
This study has been completed.
University of California, Davis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First Posted: August 16, 2007
Last Update Posted: July 11, 2016
University of California, San Francisco
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Information provided by (Responsible Party):
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|First Submitted Date ICMJE
|August 15, 2007
|First Posted Date ICMJE
|August 16, 2007
|Results First Submitted Date
|December 2, 2015
|Results First Posted Date
|July 11, 2016
|Last Update Posted Date
|July 11, 2016
|Start Date ICMJE
|May 2007
|Primary Completion Date
|June 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Incidence and Severity of Ocular Adverse Events [ Time Frame: 24 months ]
Any ocular adverse event identified by eye examination during the study follow-up will be recorded and determined for possible or probable relation to study treatment.
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00517010 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|1. Change in BCVA From Baseline [ Time Frame: 24 months ]
change in number of letter read correctly in study eye compared to the number of letters read correctly at baseline, i.e. BCVA (number of letters read correctly) at 24 months minus BCVA (number of letters read correctly) at baseline
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|Brief Title ICMJE
|Pilot Study of Lucentis Combined With Proton Beam Irradiation in Treating Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration
|Official Title ICMJE
|Phase 1 Pilot Open Label Prospective Observational Study of Safety and Tolerability of Lucentis Combined With Proton Beam Irradiation in Treating Exudative Age-related Macular Degeneration
|Brief Summary
|Because a possible synergism of radiation and inhibitors of vascular endothelial growth factor has been shown in cancer patients and patients with wet macular degeneration, this pilot study is being conducted to determine whether treating wet macular degeneration with a combination of Lucentis and proton beam irradiation is safe. Lucentis is an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor which was recently FDA approved for treatment of wet macular degeneration. It appears to be the most effective therapy thus far for wet macular degeneration among all drugs FDA approved for this condition. If no major safety issues are associated with this combination therapy, a larger study will be conducted to determine whether this combination therapy is more effective than Lucentis monotherapy.
|Detailed Description
|Five subjects diagnosed with wet macular degeneration will be treated with standard of care, i.e. intravitreal Lucentis injection monthly for the first four months and as needed thereafter. Within six weeks of the first Lucentis injection, the eye will also be treated with 24 Gy of proton beam divided into two fractions. Each subject will be followed for 2 yrs with monthly examination.
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|Early Phase 1
|Study Design ICMJE
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Condition ICMJE
|Age-related Macular Degeneration
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|Drug: Proton beam irradiation and ranibizumab
ranibizumab 0.5mg intravitreal monthly x 4, then prn combined with low dose proton beam irradiation 24Gy (2 fractions, 24 hours apart) during the first month of study.
Other Name: Lucentis and proton beam
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|Experimental: proton beam with ranibizumab
Intervention is 24Gy proton radiation in 2 fractions given within 6 weeks of first dose of intravitreal ranibizumab (0.5mg) drug combined with four monthly doses of intravitreal lucentis and monthly prn lucentis thereafter.
Intervention: Drug: Proton beam irradiation and ranibizumab
|Publications *
|Park SS, Daftari I, Phillips T, Morse LS. Three-year follow-up of a pilot study of ranibizumab combined with proton beam irradiation as treatment for exudative age-related macular degeneration. Retina. 2012 May;32(5):956-66. doi: 10.1097/IAE.0b013e31822a8d6a.
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
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|Completion Date
|June 2010
|Primary Completion Date
|June 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Exclusion Criteria:
|50 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
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100,481 ( Other Identifier: FDA IND )
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|University of California, Davis
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|University of California, Davis
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|University of California, Davis
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|June 2016
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i have a cruzer mini flash drive. I plug it into the USB drive and it lights up. i do a "dir /dev", and sda1 shows up. then i try to mount it by typing "mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/usbflash" and after a long wait, the error comes up: mount: /dev/sda1 is not a valid block device
I do another "dir /dev" and sda1 has disappeared, even though the usb drive is still plugged in and lit up.
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Pages read in the last hour: 83
Pages read in total: 456
Books completed: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Snacks consumed: None. Starting to think about dinner though.
Mini-challenges completed: 2
This is my book blog, where I review books I read as part of Cannonball Read 9, where participants compete to be the first to reach 52. We also try to get people excited about books and reading, and make money for cancer charities. In 2016 my cousin died of lung cancer. Early this year, my godfather also passed away and I have another cousin battling breast cancer now. I am going to try to complete at least 104 reviews (a double Cannonball) and other reading challenges besides. Wish me luck!


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To your left you can see an orgone accumulating device or ORAC which has been specially constructed for use with acupuncture points. Kevin Gleave and Leon Southgate developed the box (with a little input from Bill West).
A negative-orgone extracting box has also been developed for use with acupuncture (acupuncture DOR-buster)
The site above details the development and clinical use of these devices. Kevin has done clinical work in England, Africa and Australia. Leon is currently using the devices in Merseyside.


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It's all about the Lowest Common Denominator. Jugs, get it?
News came down yesterday that Wal-Mart and Costco have updated their milk jugs to be more environmentally sound. The new jugs do not require special crates to stack and use every bit of space, meaning less material is needed in their manufacture. Apparently, all of this means that the milk takes less time to ship and so arrives at the store sooner and thus, fresher.
But people are having trouble handling the big jugs... especially children.
This from the NYTimes:
The jugs have no real spout, and their unorthodox shape makes consumers feel like novices at the simple task of pouring a glass of milk.
"I hate it," said Lisa DeHoff, a cafe owner shopping in a Sam's Club [in North Canton, Ohio].
"It spills everywhere," said Amy Wise, a homemaker.
"It's very hard for kids to pour," said Lee Morris, who was shopping for her grandchildren.
But retailers are undeterred by the prospect of upended bowls of Cheerios. The new jugs have many advantages from their point of view, and Sam's Club intends to roll them out broadly, making them more prevalent.
I guess there's no use crying over it. Looks like these new jugs are here to stay. Okay, so the milk is a bit harder to puor, but do not despair! There is a special trick to use when you get your hands on these jugs:
"Just tilt it slowly and pour slowly," Ms. Tilton said to passing customers as she talked about the jugs' environmental benefits and cost savings.
Mike Compston, who owns a dairy in Yerington, Nev., described the pouring technique in a telephone interview as a "rock-and-pour instead of a lift-and-tip."
I've always been a lift-and-tip man, myself. But if the rock-and-pour method is good enough for Mike Compston then it's good enough for me. I have yet to get my hands on the new jugs, but I can't wait to heft 'em up and see how they handle on the breakfast table. Ha! Jugs!


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Where is the famous Shipwreck's Bay?
In Zakynthos. The beach is named after a shipwreck of MV Panagiotis, a smugglers ship. It ran aground in 1980, probably while carrying contraband cigarettes and being chased by the Greek Navy. According to a popular story, locals raided the cargo, and for the following four years no 'official' tobacco products were sold on the island.
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Which part of Greece was never conquered by the Turks?
Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian Islands, west of Greek Peninsula. It was long controlled by Venice, which repulsed several Turkish sieges, before falling under British rule following the Napoleonic Wars. Corfu was eventually ceded by the British Empire and unified with the modern Greece in 1864.
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What is the second largest Greek island? (after Crete)
Euboea, with 3670 km2 (1417 sq.m.) is more than twice as large as the third largest island, Lesbos. Euboea is separated from mainland by just 40 m wide Euripus Strait. A bridge over the strait was first constructed in the twenty-first year of the Peloponnesian War (410 BC).
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Which country is named "Hellas" in its own language?
Greece. Most of European languages derive the name of Greece from the Latin name Graecia. The only exception in Europe is the Norwegian language, where the native name "Hellas" is used. However, many Eastern languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Hindi) derive the name of Greece from Ionia, the Greek region of Asia Minor.
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I am sure that everyone who finds this blog will assume that they were going to get tips on how to pick up girls or women, but for that you will have to approach an expert. I can pick up girls with ease but only if you refer to pick up as LIFT. There are a plethora of sites oferring information on how to pick up women and even some on how to approach younger girls. Here is Andy Capp's …
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My Next Life" by George Carlin
MY NEXT LIFE by George Carlin I want to live my next life backwards: You start out dead and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in a nursing home feeling better every day. Then you get kicked out for being too healthy. Enjoy your retirement and collect your pension. Then when you start work, you get a gold watch on your first day. You work 40 years until you're too young to work. You get ready for High School: …
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Meeting on the golf course, a joke
My good friend Ed, from my award winning book, sent me this joke by email and I felt I had to share it. It is about a meeting on the golf course. It may be a bit rude for some of you. A guy was playing golf one day and he got lost. He saw a lady up ahead of him on the golf course and went to her and said "Can you please help me, I don't know what hole I'm …
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Some jokes to lighten the mode How long has it been since you had a good laugh? Here are some jokes. Please bear in mind that some of them are quite rude. I hope I do not offend anyone. South Brooklyn Tony ON MATH South Brooklyn Tony returns from school and says he got an F in arithmetic. "Why?" asks the father. The teacher asked 'How much is 2×3,' I said '6,'" replies TONY. "But that's right!" says his dad. …
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Lose Weight by Running
Want to Lose Weight? Who doesn't want to lose weight, people will tell me. I also have a few kilos or pounds that I want to lose and I have taken up running to help me. Note that I said help. I have a lovely young wife and I want to look good as well, so I took up running. My doctor told me that I should run 5km every day. My good buddy, Ed from my book, told me …
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A Drum Stand provides economical and convenient portability. This stand offers a uniquely designed understructure that allows for transporting of drums with either a pallet truck or fork truck. Fork lock tabs minimize the possibility of the drum stand accidentally tipping while being transported with a fork truck. Accepts steel, plastic and fiber drums. The drum stand also allows for single drum stacking for easy storage of drums up to three (3) high (empty stands are nest able and stackable). All welded steel construction. Stands include a safety yellow powder coat finish.
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Evolution lies at the heart of longevity and Chelsea have spent the past five years simply not evolving. Perhaps Sir Alex Ferguson's greatest act of management was the culling of Paul Ince, Mark Hughes and Andriy Kanchelskis in 1995 after Manchester United had finished second in the league and lost in the FA Cup final. He was fortunate that he had an extraordinarily-gifted youth team waiting to replace the old guard and flourish, but it still required courage to take such decisive action to stamp out what he feared was a creeping culture of complacency.
Leeds United in the seventies offer an example of what can go wrong when evolution is not enforced. It's a fact often overlooked that when Brian Clough arrived for his infamous 44-day stint at Elland Road in 1974, he inherited a squad of thirty-somethings, nine of whom were out of contract. Although Jimmy Armfield took that side to a European Cup final at the end of that season, that was their last hurrah and, after years in the second flight, it wouldn't be until 1992 that Leeds won a trophy again.
It is that latter example that should serve as a warning to Chelsea or to any club that lets a side grow old together. Replacing two or three players should be possible; replacing six or seven effectively writes off a season or two, even if the transition goes well. Writing off seasons is something clubs are increasingly loath to do, but it is what Chelsea may be forced to do. That is the price they must pay for a culture of short-termism that has seen five managers come and go since the departure of Jose Mourinho in September 2007.


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Integrating Six Sigma and the Lean Manufacturing Process
The lean manufacturing process and six sigma should be used together in order to have the most effect in the bottom line of a business. By combining resources and integrating programs, more can be accomplished with less expenditure of time and money.
Are they competitors?
Six sigma consultants sometimes tend to have an elitist strain, with black belt experts poring over numbers and engaging in long term projects that can be quite far removed from the shop floor. Many lean manufacturing programs, such as those centered on Kaizen events, place an emphasis on teamwork. A recent book, "The Perfect Engine," by Anand Sharma and Patricia E. Moody, highlights the benefits of joining forces in a sort of Lean-Six Sigma approach.
When most companies begin their lean manufacturing process, they begin with programs such as 5S, and Kaizen blitzes in order to reduce waste. Once these wastes were eliminated, a need is revealed to address the underlying problem. The need to some kind of measurable, statistical method soon becomes apparent and this is where the marriage of lean and six sigma can make such a difference.
How does it help to join together?
By combining methods, results are improved as baseline levels of performance are established. Now statistical tools can be used to ensure the greatest impact.
Now that the lean manufacturing process has revealed the shortcomings, Six sigma offers a way to solve the problems in a sequential, procedural manner. By using the DMAIC cycle (design, measure, analyze, improve, and control), realistic solutions to chronic problems can be applied.
In this way, the root cause of the problem is much less likely to be overlooked, and long term, ongoing solutions can be logically applied and progress measured.
One needs the other
If you just reduce waste you may not ever get to the underlying cause, and if you just do Six sigma, you may never maximize the full potential of your organization. Six sigma really needs lean to enable it to perform optimally.
One of the characteristics of six sigma is it's ability to link programs together so they work in as a flow, rather than disconnected, stand alone tools.
Top management needs to be involved
Six sigma black belts must not be allowed to engage in months long programs that will not have any impact on the bottom line of your company. It can and does happen that vast amounts of time and money are spent on well-meaning programs that just don't touch the bottom line.
On the other hand, chronic, deep seated problems cannot be solved by intuitive, short-term 5S and Kaizen programs.
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Awakening to the shrill beep of my alarm, I reach to turn it off and slither out of bed as best I can without fully waking up. It is 3:00 am in the morning.
I go to my closet, slip on a pair of sweat pants over my pajamas and grab my coat, hat, gloves and scarf. I meet my daughter upstairs as she prepares the bottles, two of them, made from large soda bottles.
We sleepily step out in the cold of the night, with the warm milk wrapped in our coats. The crisp air wakes us up quickly and we hurry our pace to get this over with.
Opening the barn door causes a stir inside and as we reach for the light switch and walk across the cold floor, we are greeted by little white puffs of warm wool jumping around wanting to play.
And as we gaze into their little faces and bring out the warm bottles, our hearts are warmed by their smiles. And we feel the joy of caring for something special and the sacrifice of the early morning ritual is no longer seen as something to dread.
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Team Uses Building Information Modeling to Widen M25 Motorway and Add Greater Traffic Capacity Before the London 2012 Olympic Games.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif - Autodesk, Inc announced that Atkins and Skanska Balfour Beatty Joint Venture have been selected to receive an Autodesk BIM Experience Award. The firms are being honored for using a Building Information Modeling (BIM) process to meet the demands of widening 64 kilometers (40 miles) of the 188 kilometer (117 miles) M25 highway that circles London, in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games.
The award recognizes Atkins and Skanska Balfour Beatty Joint Venture for the exemplary use of a BIM process to:
Inform decision-making for improved safety
Foster better understanding of the design among project engineers
Coordinate design disciplines and resolve inter-disciplinary conflicts prior to construction, reducing potentially costly errors
Virtually plan production to meet a fast-track schedule while maintaining ongoing operations on a busy highway
Since 2009, the design-build team has used Autodesk BIM solutions to collaborate on the project, helping to resolve construction issues virtually before they happen in the field. Autodesk software solutions used to support this BIM process include AutoCAD, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Navisworks Freedom, and AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
"Our project team members use Autodesk BIM solutions for collaboration and design coordination to help meet the challenge of adding a lane to these sections of the busy M25 motorway, with the goal of minimizing disruption to the current traffic flow of three lanes in each direction," said Bob Marlow, project manager, Atkins. "The models produced are facilitating a more coordinated and complete design."
"Using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D to enhance a Navisworks virtual construction model helps us resolve construction issues before they happen on site," said David Owens, engineer, Skanska Balfour Beatty Joint Venture. "This process gives the construction team a better appreciation of the overall design and helps identify and resolve inter-disciplinary clashes."
Autodesk Navisworks Integrated Design Model Key to Success
To help meet the aggressive design-build schedule, the project team relies on a coordinated, accurate design intent model. The Autodesk Navisworks integrated design model helps the team visualize the entire project, including all above and below ground components, as well as non-physical aspects of the design, such as safety barrier working zones. The designers use Navisworks software to help identify and correct clashes that otherwise would be very difficult to detect using 2D documentation.
Following release of the design to site, the project team adapts the Autodesk Navisworks design model to create a construction model. Using AutoCAD Civil 3D software, the team enhances the design intent model to create a virtual construction model that incorporates additional elements, such as a more realistic visualization of the new retaining walls, point clouds from laser scanning and temporary works. When necessary, the designer's site representative team updates the construction model to better reflect on-site design changes.
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Young Professionals Learn to Lead Pack
Not long ago, Tali Pressman, 24, found herself sitting in a room full of civically minded young Jews in Los Angeles — that elusive demographic of 20- to 30-somethings targeted by so many religious and political recruiters.
The goal: How to better collaborate and organize their diverse work for nonprofits and Jewish communal services in the city.
"Our first meeting turned into a five-hour kvetch session, saying it would be great to collaborate but that there's not enough supervision, there's no mentoring, there's no ladder," she said.
Now Pressman and others like her are at the forefront of a new leadership movement in Southern California created by Jewish youth, for Jewish youth.
Pressman at the Progressive Jewish Alliance (PJA) and David Cygielman at the Forest Foundation are both spearheading brand-new programs, which recognize that new leaders do not emerge out of thin air — they must be cultivated.
Interpreted broadly, there are numerous programs designed to reach young Jews and connect them to their heritage through service. From leadership-building trips to Israel offered by Birthright Israel and Hillel to career-building programs offered by the Professional Leadership Program (PLP), options exist.
Marcia and Eugene Applebaum, part-funders of PLP, put it succinctly: "We are facing an impending crisis in Jewish professional leadership due in large part to our failure to attract enough highly qualified people in their 20s and 30s to work in the Jewish communal world."
But what emerged at PJA, called the Jeremiah Fellowship, is unique in a significant way. The fellowship is about using Jewish ethics to solve societywide problems, both within and outside the Jewish community. This is more about the fire of progressive activism than about replacing the previous generation of graying leaders in Jewish organizations.
The name, not incidentally, is biblical: "And seek the well-being of the city in which you dwell … for in its peace you shall find peace" (Jeremiah 29:7).
Starting in January, the 16 fellows will generally meet twice a month. Half the meetings will be field visits. In one case, the fellows will go to a mushroom farm, meet with workers, and speak to United Farm Workers Vice President Irv Hershenbaum. He'll explain the personal Jewish ethic that he believes underlies his work.
Other notable field trips include speaking with Southern California ACLU Director Ramona Ripston and City Councilman Eric Garcetti.
The other monthly meeting will connect fellows with a scholar such as Aryeh Cohen, University of Judaism chair of rabbinic studies, to discuss what Jewish tradition says about the developments they saw in the field.
"This is an unabashedly progressive fellowship," Pressman said. In Los Angeles in 2005, that encompasses a significant number of labor issues, including the ongoing hotel worker dispute in Los Angeles and a review of Jewish involvement in labor, she said.
"We have a Jewish and progressive obligation not only to volunteer at the soup kitchen, but also to address why people are hungry, because it's not an accident. There are political, economic and social structures in place that need to be examined," Sokatch said. While combating anti-Semitism and supporting Israel are critical issues for American Jews that many organizations deal with, Sokatch said, there are other concerns that need to be addressed.
In this vein, the fellows could well decide that Jewish precepts impel them to pursue careers working on behalf of non-Jews in fields like labor, economic equity and civil rights — thus the biblical allusion.
"So much of my social activism I feel comes from Judaism," said Natalie Stern, one of the recently admitted fellows and a graduate of Northeastern School of Law. "I really want to learn why I feel [that way]. Where does it come from textually?"
Therein lies the second half of Jeremiah: To explore the origins of compassion and service to the entire city in Jewish tradition.
And as for Stern's career goals, networking with big organizations like the ACLU won't hurt either.
"I think the fact that this came out of a young person is the most important part about it," Jeremiah fellow Matthew Loebman said.
That's especially important when considering whether a program like this has broad appeal, Loebman said. And he should know. Loebman works for a company that does marketing for nonprofit organizations.
"There are tons of Jewish young people who are self-identified progressives and activists; they're not working in a Jewish vein because no one's given them that opportunity," Loebman told The Journal. "But when I look back to see where this sort of morality was built into me, it was from Jewish sources, Hebrew school and summer camp," he said.
At least in Los Angeles, the Jeremiah Fellowship aims to bridge that gap. The success or failure of Jeremiah in Los Angeles may shed light on the power of liberal values in the next generation of Jewish leadership.
Meanwhile, the Forest Foundation is offering its own version of Jewish youth empowerment in both Santa Barbara and Berkeley. The program, helmed by a 23-year-old, connects college-age Jews to local Jewish organizations that need help.
Again, there is something unique about Forest as compared to other Jewish leadership training. Instead of paying to attend conferences or seminars, the students actually get paid by the foundation for their work within various agencies.
Even more impressively, if the participants have an original idea that will benefit the Jewish community, Forest will both help them organize it and pay them to make it happen. So instead of a concentrated political imperative, the Forest Foundation provides a powerful incentive for college-aged Jews, many of whom must find part-time work during their studies anyway.
"The basic idea is to empower these students so they become Jewish leaders and are inside Jewish organizations now rather than after they graduate or have held a job for while," Forest Director David Cygielman said.
"We went to every local organization and asked the question, 'What is it that you can't do because you don't have enough time or money?'" Cygielman said.
After Forest filled those gaps, it began to fund students' individual projects: Cooking and activities with senior citizens, a Jewish Business League, a young women's society or recruitment efforts for Hillel at UCSB, to name a few.
Now organizations routinely call Forest when they need an extra body, whenever they need to alleviate the most common nonprofit conditions of being understaffed and underfunded. Forest, in the meantime, is looking to actually expand its existing roster of 21 participants up to 60. Young Jews not in school can apply as well, and even college grads can continue to work if their projects are successful.
Both PJA's fellowship in Los Angeles and Forest's programs in Santa Barbara and Berkeley are in their early stages to say the least.
Richard Gunther, who with his wife funded PJA's Jeremiah Fellowship, clearly sees what they are both trying to accomplish: "I think one of the universal problems that the Jewish community has, certainly in Los Angeles, is how do you keep young members of the Jewish community really concerned and involved?"
Whether the focus is on incentives to keep them working on behalf of the Jewish community or simply infusing them with Jewish ethics to do good work outside of it, the battle to prevent their drift from Jewish tradition is the same: Recall all the dire predictions you've heard from rabbis about Jewish youth as the most religiously unaffiliated. Recall the frantic postulations about the unknown politics of that same group in the run-up to the 2004 elections.
If programs like Jeremiah and Forest succeed and spread, then perhaps in the future finding the civic or social pulse of American Jewish youth won't require polling or statistics — the proof will be in the boardrooms, the courtrooms and the demonstrations.


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Swans Reflecting Elephants
Salvador Dali's "Swans Reflecting Elephants" was created in 1937 and is oil on canvas. This painting is one of Dali's famous double images. The viewer can see the bodies, necks and heads of the swans are reflected in the lake to make the heads and trunks of the elephants. Also the island behind the swans and the trees reflect the bodies and legs of the elephants. Also in the left hand corner, Dali is present with his back facing the swans/elephants. One popular story about this painting is that the swans are associated with beauty while the elephants are associated with wisdom. Meaning that beauty imparts wisdom, and since we know this is a false statement, this is why Dali's back is turned to the scene.
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