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Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
The question is simply "Why did the Roman Empire adopt Christianity?"
I'm not sure whether Christianity was already popular within the empire, so the leadership officially adopted it in order to remain in power/stay popular. While others say it only became popular because the Roman leadership enforced it.
RE: Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
Maybe they believed.
08-03-2013, 08:56 PM (This post was last modified: 08-03-2013 09:05 PM by Mark Fulton.)
RE: Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
I might as well post this again...
In 313 CE, the Emperor Constantine (reigned from 306–337 CE) reversed the government's policy of hostility to Christianity in his Edict of Milan. This turned out to be a momentous occurrence in world
history. Constantine was a highly superstitious man and a Mithraic (in 304 CE Mithras had been declared Protector of the Roman Empire). He probably respected all religious cults, and interestingly, saw no contradiction in championing
both Mithraism and Christianity. He held the title "Pontifex Maximus," high priest of the cult of the state, (http://www.philvaz.com/apologetics/a104.htm) for himself. This title was to be later taken by the Popery.
What made Constantine embrace Christianity? His mother was a Christian. The church was springing up strongly. It was wide reaching and well organized, as it had modeled its hierarchy on Roman (not Jewish!) principles. It had a clerical class, and a chain of command that was competent at controlling conflicts. The bishops had a level of legal autonomy allowing
them to interpret law. The Christians accepted people from all parts of the empire. Unlike many Jews, they respected Roman rule. All this was attractive to Constantine because he wanted stability. In the preceding decades civil wars and external enemies had challenged the Pax Romana. He was overseeing a massive, disparate empire, so the social cohesion made possible by a universal monotheism was appealing. He knew the people were easier to control if they all shared the same religion.
His government embraced Christians as allies. In 320 CE he declared himself a Christian and fashioned himself as a priest-king who was the thirteenth apostle of Jesus. (http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/arc/constant...ntine.html). Christianity was given a colossal leg up by becoming the official religion of the empire. The new faith went to bed with
the political masters of the Western world and the empire had a universal religion to unite most of its people. It was a marriage of convenience that suited both parties. It was due to this symbiotic connection that Christianity was
established and given the means to flourish.
Power was bestowed upon the Christian hierarchy and it received economic favors from the government. The money that had previously gone to pagan priests now went to Christian bishops. Later in the fourth century all other pagan cults were suppressed or destroyed, although many of their traditions were absorbed into Christianity. Those foolhardy enough to hold onto their old beliefs were persecuted.
Wealthy people commonly left one third of their property to the church and the Christian clergy were exempt from paying some taxes. To be a bishop became a ticket to affluence, and an appointment as such was highly sought after. Bribery and tax evasion was common. Inevitably, it was the rich and well connected who became bishops, and many were lured from the army or navy. The Catholic Church became very wealthy and powerful.
As a consequence of Paul's amorphous Christ concept, there was much contention as to whether Christ was a God, a spirit, a mortal man, or all three. Arius, a presbyter from Libya, gained followers around the empire by insisting
"there was a time when the Son was not." Others said the son was of the same substance as the Father. The argument spread, threatening to rip the church in two. Constantine disapproved of the conjecture and called the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE to rectify the rift. (http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/the_...peror.html). This was the first ecumenical council of the Christian church, and Constantine commanded it, which confirms how close church and state had become. It resulted in the first uniform Christian doctrine; that Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit were all of the same substance, a belief that became known as the Nicene Creed. This was perhaps the only time in history a person (Jesus) was proclaimed a god by a vote. Those who voted against it were banished. The following website seems to capture the atmosphere at the council. (http://www.cristoraul.com/ENGLISH/readin.../11.html).
Prior to the Council of Nicaea, Jesus had most often been perceived as an intermediary between man and God; the council decided he actually was God. The core character of Christianity was created; Jesus the son of God. This Nicaean
formula clearly wasn't founded on Yeshua. It was nothing more than a contortionist creation invented to unify some of the opinions about Jesus.
Some websites claim that there were not only Christian commanders at this council, but leaders from many other cults, sects and religions too, including those of Apollo, Demeter/Ceres, Dionysus, Janus, Jupiter, Zeus, Osiris and Isis. (http://www.northernway.org/pagandna.html, http://www.examiner.com/article/1st-coun...h-part-014). The council contrived to coalesce these competing cults under one "catholic" church to be controlled by the Constantine government. The gods of these other cults were subjugated under the name of the new god, Jesus Christ. If this is true "Jesus" blended the religious formulas of China, India, Persia, Egypt, Greece, Rome and Palestine into a single sect suitable for all. Forget Christmas; the Council of Nicea was the event that marked the true birth of Jesus Christ.
Any texts that contradicted what the ecclesiastics had chosen as canonical were labeled as subversive. Old copies of
the gospels were recalled and scribes were co-opted to make new copies suitable for consumption throughout Christendom.
In 335 CE, a mere ten years later, all of a sudden Jesus wasn't a god any more. A second Council, also convened by
Constantine, that of Tyre, reversed the conclusion of the first, and Arianism, the belief that Jesus was subordinate to the Father, became the brand new dogma. This decision lasted until Constantine's death in 337 CE, after which the empire was split into a Nicene West and an Arian East. There was no consensus about Jesus' status for the next forty odd years.
In 381 CE, the emperor Theodosius convened an ecumenical council at Constantinople, resulting in the ratification of the
first Nicene formula. The Roman world was at last given a definitive triune god—a gobbledygook spiel about three characters in one that is still promoted by churches today.
The uneducated citizens of the Empire, impressed with the promise of a heavenly paradise, and intimidated with violence if they weren't, were easy pickings for the Catholic Church, although some of the braver rural people hung on to many of their pagan traditions.
The vastness of the Roman Empire allowed Christianity to spread throughout much of Europe. An infrastructure under the
umbrella of one god and emperor was convenient. Before the Roman Empire declined in Europe, Christianity was firmly established in many of the key regions that would shape the history of the western world.
It's obvious that the burgeoning power of Christianity had nothing to do with the inherent truth of the dogma and everything to do with politics and power.
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RE: Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
Just to sum up Mark's great post.
It served a political purpose to unite the empire. Constantine was not even a real Christian. Historians know he continued to worship other gods, on the QT
Insufferable know-it-all. It is objectively immoral to kill innocent babies. Please stick to the guilty babies.
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RE: Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
The Protestant Reformation corrected many of those problems. Evangelical churches today are more like the original intent than the Catholic church ever was IMO.
RE: Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
(08-03-2013 09:02 PM)Bucky Ball Wrote: Just to sum up Mark's great post.How would they know this?
RE: Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
(08-03-2013 09:07 PM)mrbuddy4413 Wrote:Google it yourself and report back(08-03-2013 09:02 PM)Bucky Ball Wrote: Just to sum up Mark's great post.How would they know this?
RE: Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
(08-03-2013 08:53 PM)mrbuddy4413 Wrote: Maybe they believed.Yeah...you believe real quick with a dagger against your throat.
RE: Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
(08-03-2013 08:56 PM)Mark Fulton Wrote: I might as well post this again...This is a very nice summary; has much in it from Ehrmann's books, some of "Constantine and the Sword"; "A.D. 381" and "The Closing of the Western Mind" (Freeman).
You didn't mention the immediate "difference of opinion" between Paul (you can be a christian without becoming a Jew first) and Peter/James (you must become a Jew first, then a christian); the difficulty in "proving" to the pagan that christianity was actually "old" (if one was a new religion, one got no respect!) through the use of texts (recalling that the apostles were all illiterate - could neither read nor write) and so the textual "backing" for the new religion began hundreds of years after the "main event".
And that the main event (crucifixion and then resurrection) has no records of having every happened (the Romans were good record keepers especially for state ordered executions).
Damn good history tho!
I'm particularly interested in the period from 0 CE. to 312 CE. That's were it all began....at least for christians.
"People don't go to heaven when they die; they're taken to a special room and burned!"
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RE: Roman Empire adopted New Judaism/Christianity because it was already popular?
(09-03-2013 08:43 AM)RaisdCath Wrote:(08-03-2013 08:56 PM)Mark Fulton Wrote: I might as well post this again...This is a very nice summary; has much in it from Ehrmann's books, some of "Constantine and the Sword"; "A.D. 381" and "The Closing of the Western Mind" (Freeman).
Hi RC, thanks for your nice comments.
I'm really interested in early Christianity too.
Re Paul and the genuine "Jesus crowd"....this should wet your whistle...
Paul and Judaism
Devout Jews despised Paul and rejected his ramblings. The idea that their mysterious, perfect, one and only God could be incarnated in a Christ was foreign to them. They refused to believe that their God could die, or that a Christ's death somehow addressed a primordial, sinful nature of humankind. The kingdom of God promised in scripture wasn't in heaven, but on earth. Their messiah wasn't to be sold as a soul's savior, but was to be a flesh and blood leader of a people (the Jews). The messiah was to herald in a glorious age in which Israel ruled and brought pagans under the glory of their god, Yahweh. The messiah was to build the Third Temple (Ezek. 37:26–28), gather all Jews back to the Land of Israel (Isa. 43:5–6), and bring an end to Roman rule. He was supposed to stop all exploitation, corruption, famine, disease, and war. Paul's fictional Christ had done none of this!
Paul claimed:"Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified" (Gal. 2;16, KJV), and"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law" (Gal. 3:13, KJV), and "Before faith came, we were allowed no freedom by the Law; we were being looked after till faith was revealed. The law was to be our guardian until the Christ came and we could be justified by faith. Now that that time has come we are no longer under that guardian, and you are, all of you, sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. All baptized in Christ, you have all clothed yourself in Christ, and there are no more distinctions between Jew and Greek, slave and free, male and female, but all of you are one in Christ Jesus." (Gal. 3:23–28, NJB). Traditional Jews would have none of this. They wouldn't be Jewish if they did. They believed - and still do - that the way to find favor with God was to obey "the Law"—that is, the Torah, as allegedly taught by Moses. There's no mention in their scriptures of an end to the covenant God made with their ancestors on Mount Sinai. Jews regarded the Law as a gift from their God, not a curse, or an imposition on freedom. Why would they give up centuries of tradition to believe Paul? They knew there was no such thing as a "new covenant," other than in Paul's overly active imagination.
Imagine a scientologist grabbing a microphone during mass at the Vatican and proclaiming that Ron Hubbard was more important than Jesus. Paul was a first century scientologist.
Paul had an ambivalent attitude to Jewish scripture. His attitude varied with the audience he was writing to. At times he interpreted it to justify his own ideas, when writing to Jews, yet he also claimed parts of it were redundant, when writing to gentiles, as in the above quotes from Galatians.There were some "Hellenized" Jews in the diaspora who Paul was trying to appeal to, and he had some success with them. That didn't include the Nazarenes. Yeshua was a Jew who had died over a decade before Paul appeared on the scene, and I think would've been offended by the idea that his death could somehow give Gentiles a ticket to heaven. He would've cursed Romans (who did, after all, nail him to a cross) with his dying breath, not imagine that his God—whom he would never have thought of as his temporal sire—would grant them a place in heaven! Jesus said, "Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish them but complete them. I tell you solemnly, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, shall disappear from the Law until its purpose is achieved" (Matt. 5:17–18 JB). Paul and Jesus contradicted each other! So much for Biblical infallibility!
Many people insist that Jesus came to do away with the Jewish Law. They're not considering Jesus' words, but Paul's (or Paul's proponents like Luther or Calvin.)All traditional Jews believed God dwelt in the temple. Paul made a cavalier dismissal of the Jewish land (Israel) by suggesting that the Temple wasn't the only place god resided. He said all believers become a temple for God: "And that is what we are—the temple of the living God" (2 Cor. 6:15, NJB) and "Didn't you realize that you were God's Temple" (1 Cor. 3:16 JB). He was trying to expand God's influence into the whole world. Yet for most first century Jews this denied the geographical pivot of Judaism.Jews thought they were Abraham's descendants and, therefore, a nation of God's special people. Yet Paul claimed: "Those therefore who rely on faith receive the same blessing as Abraham, the man of faith." (Gal. 3:9, NJB), and "Merely by belonging to Christ you are the posterity of Abraham, the heirs he was promised" (Gal. 3:29, NJB). He was asserting that believing gentiles should consider themselves God's chosen. I think he was trying to make gentiles feel that they too were special, and at the same time weaken the patriotic fervor of Jews by downplaying their exclusivity.
Throughout Paul's travels, he was initially welcome in the synagogues because he masqueraded as a traditional Jew, but after Jews heard what he had to say, he was rejected, sometimes even beaten and pelted with rocks; a repetitive pattern portrayed in Acts. As Paul was probably a Jew, his fellow Jews must have imagined he was upsetting their God, and the whole Jewish community would suffer as a consequence. Is it any wonder they physically attacked him?
In the decades Paul was preaching, the Nazarenes were expanding into a significant force under the leadership of James in Jerusalem. They also enjoyed a significant membership among Jews throughout the empire. They definitely didn't preach the divinity of Christ, nor intend to start a new religion. Paul, when he wasn't pretending to be one of them, considered them competitors. He got very upset when he encountered rival missionaries, who were probably Nazarene, and complained bitterly about them hijacking "his" converts. He cursed them, using the undeniable truth of his own gospel as justification: "I am astonished at the promptness with which you have turned away from the one who called you and have decided to follow a different version of the Good News. Not that there can be more than one Good News; it is merely that some trouble makers among you want to change the Good News of Christ; and let me warn you that if anyone preaches a version of the Good News different from the one that we have already preached to you, whether it be ourselves or an angel from heaven, he is condemned" (Gal. 1:6–9, NJB). He sounds like an upset child whose best friend has gone off to play with someone else. It's ironic that Paul was accusing his adversaries of the very thing he was guilty of—preaching a fabrication!
The two faced Paul probably tried to ingratiate himself with the Nazarenes when in their company, but they became implacably opposed to him, as verified by the verbal confrontation described in Galatians chapter two, and the adamantly anti-Pauline assertions in James' letter.
Paul knew he wasn't a popular figure amongst traditional Jews. In his letter to the Romans he expressed his nervousness that the Nazarenes in Jerusalem might reject him, which, if the story in Acts is true, they did. James summoned Paul to Jerusalem when it became apparent Paul was preaching against the Torah, and sent him to the temple to purify himself and prove he was still a true Jew (see Acts 21), which led to Paul's so called arrest and eventual transportation to Rome. James, Yeshua's brother, effectively terminated Paul's missionary career! When Paul was forced to reveal that he was a Roman citizen, his cover was well and truly blown. A Roman citizen couldn't be a Nazarene. According to Acts, the Romans had to dedicate considerable resources (500 soldiers) to protect him from angry Jews. They would have only done that when looking after one of their own. Paul wasn't deterred by this interruption. He kept writing letters from Rome, and to the best of our knowledge, never gave up.
Paul's modern-day reputation as a teacher of truth, along with the implication he taught Yeshua's message, has no foundation, yet it's become part of Christian tradition, largely because of what the author(s) of Acts wrote. By then, I think sometime around the middle to late second century, Paul's reputation needed more credibility, so the author had Jesus' ghost appear to Paul on the road to Damascus, which was pure fiction. I think the story of Paul becoming good friends with Yeshua's disciples was also a fiction. The author of Acts even tried to shore up Paul's credibility by having him perform a number of miracles. Yet Paul failed to mention them, an impossible omission if they were factual. Paul revealed many personality traits in his letters, but genuine modesty definitely wasn't one of them.
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The second RPG I ever bought (after Top Secret/SI) was the first edition of WEG's Star Wars RPG. We played a lot of that game way back when, and had some good times. I got involved with Cyberpunk eventually, and Star Wars became a go-to for occasional one-shots. I missed the second edition initially, and by the time I might have been interested in playing SW again, WEG had released dozens of books for the new version. There wasn't any way I could keep up, so I didn't try to.
That changed when I found that someone had sold their entire SWD6 collection to the local game store, and it ended up on their shelf of used games. I got pretty much everything (inluding all the Adventure Journals) for an average of $3-4 each. There are still some holes in my collection (the holy grail of which is Hideouts and Strongholds), but for the most part it's complete.
About the time I really started running SW again is when Wizards announced they'd be releasing a d20 version. Initially, I was very resistant to the notion of playing SW with d20. I was never a vocal poster in the SW gaming community, but I got the idea to take the d20 material that was released and convert it all to the D6 system as it was released. The result of all this labor was The Rebellion; it was also to symbolize my downfall.
As Nietzsche said, "... if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." The more I began to read the d20 rules, the more attractive they started to become. When the Revised Core Rules were released for SWd20, I decided to give the game a try in practice (the game I ran eventually inspired the article on Ord Vaxal which appeared in Dungeon Magazine #106/Polyhedron #165). Die-hard D6 fans will say that this is when I fell to the Dark Side.
After that, my interest in D6 remained, but only insofar as my nostalgia was concerned. I still liked D6, and I still valued the extensive amount of content that WEG had published in the time they had the SW license. It was also around this time that writing really took off for me, which didn't leave me much (any!) time to continue updating The Rebellion (and, sadly, it hasn't been updated since).
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VICTORVILLE — The Div. 5, No. 7-ranked Burroughs girls tennis team remained undefeated by the slimmest of margins on Monday.
VICTORVILLE — The Div. 5, No. 7-ranked Burroughs girls tennis team remained undefeated by the slimmest of margins on Monday. The Burros tied Silverado 9-9, and prevailed in games 72-65 to win their sixth match in a row to start the season.
"We were able to pull it out — we had to work for that one," Burros head coach Kenold Prince said. "It was a lot tougher than I expected it to be."
Burroughs (6-0, 5-0 DSL) was tied with Silverado after both the first and second rounds. In the final round, the Burros No. 3 doubles team of Hayley Weik and Emma Heflin beat the Hawks' No. 1 doubles team 7-5 to tie the match and clinch victory. Weik and Heflin dropped their first two sets 4-6, 2-6 before delivering the decisive result.
"It was back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, and then they were down 4-5 in the third set," Prince said. "Emma and Hayley stepped it up — they kind of saved the day."
No. 1 singles player Celsea McGrew swept her three sets 6-0, 6-1, 6-0, and still hasn't lost a set this season. No. 2 singles player Myisha Edwards went 6-0, 6-0 in her first two sets, and had a 3-0 lead in her third set before losing 3-6.
On the doubles side, the No. 1 doubles team of Lara Luu and Camynn McGrew won its sets 6-2, 6-1, 6-2. The senior-freshman team still has not dropped a set this season.
The No. 3 singles spot went winless on Monday. Daytona Burks lost 0-6 before leaving with an ankle injury, and replacement Miriam Kolar lost the next two sets, 0-6, 2-6. The No. 3 doubles team of Amanda Cook and Katie Koch was swept 1-6, 4-6, 1-6 by Silverado, but Prince said they showed improvement on Monday.
"We're getting better play from Amanda and Katie — they're getting close," Prince said. "They were so close today and it's unfortunate they couldn't pull it through."
With the victory, Burroughs extended its unbeaten streak to six matches to start the season. The Burros began the second round of league play with a narrow win.
"It was a good win for the girls. They kind of got a taste of what it's like to be on top — everything counts. Hopefully we learn from this experience," Prince said.
Burroughs returns to action Thursday at BHS courts against Barstow at 3 p.m. The Burros beat the Aztecs 12-6 in the first round of league play.
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Week 8 of Jackson trial features experts, emotion
Week 8 of Jackson trial features experts, emotion
Jun. 22, 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead:
Jackson's mother wants a jury to determine that the promoter of Jackson's planned comeback concerts didn't properly investigate Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter by a criminal jury for Jackson's June 2009 death. AEG's attorney says the case is about personal choice, namely Jackson's decision to have Murray serve as his doctor and give him doses of a powerful anesthetic as a sleep aid. Millions, possibly billions, of dollars are at stake.
— Jackson's personal chef Kai Chase told jurors about Jackson's relationship with his children as well as her impressions that the singer appeared weaker in the final weeks of his life. She recounted numerous tender moments, including a party Jackson threw for his daughter Paris on her 11th birthday, complete with a private circus.
— Charles Czeisler, an expert sleep researcher from Harvard University, told jurors that Jackson was totally sleep-deprived by the time of his death because the singer's use of propofol was not giving him actual sleep but was akin to being in a drug-induced coma.
— Jurors got their first glimpse of Jackson's oldest children, Prince and Paris, testifying. An AEG lawyer played short clips of the pair to challenge testimony offered by Chase. The two-minute clip of Paris Jackson's testimony showed her alternately looking down and at an AEG Live attorney as she described her father's rocky relationship with her former nanny.
— The jury was shown several images related to how Jackson raised his children, including a handwritten note that Paris wrote Chase thanking her for several gifts she bought for the family while at Disneyland.
— "It was the most beautiful expression of love I've ever seen," Chase said about a Cirque du Soleil-style circus that Jackson hired for Paris' 11th birthday.
— "The meticulous detailing of his deterioration here was both profound and sad," Czeisler said of emails documenting Jackson's missed rehearsals and inability to perform songs and dance moves without tour workers being afraid he would hurt himself.
— Jurors will hear from an expert in medical conflict of interest cases and may also hear testimony from Tim Leiweke, the former CEO of AEG Live's parent company, the Anshutz Entertainment Group. Leiweke's testimony may be shown to jurors from his videotaped deposition.


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How I Met Your Mother's Ninth Season Confirmed
Jason Segel almost bailed, but then he didn't.
Deadline's Nikki Finke reports that the CBS stalwart will be back for a ninth season (which may or may not include the big motherly reveal) after nearly six months' worth of negotiations between HIMYM's cast, producers, and the network. Finke says Jason Segel delayed the show's greenlight this time around, and had actually decided to bail on season nine, "but he just got turned around [yesterday] at the last second. The show was literally dead [otherwise]." So, after writing season eight like it would be the show's last, HIMYM's scriptwriters have a new challenge: filling the sexual inappropriate-ness void now that Barney Stinson may just have settled down.


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Biocryst Pharma Inc (BCRX)'s Aroon Down level has reached above the key level of 70, indicating a strong downward trend for the security.
The Aroon indicator was developed by Tushar Chande in 1995. Aroon is used to measure the presence and strength of trends. Aroon can be drawn either as two lines, the Aroon Up and Aroon Down. The Aroon Up and Aroon Down lines oscillate between 0 and 100.
Aroon Up for a given time period is calculated by determining how much time (on a percentage basis) elapsed between the start of the time period and the point at which the highest closing price during that time period occurred. Aroon Up will be 100 when the instrument is setting new highs for the period. Conversely, Aroon Up will be 0 if the instrument has continually dropped throughout the period. Aroon Down is calculated in a similar manner, expect looking for lows as opposed to highs.
Turning to some additional technical indicators, at the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for Biocryst Pharma Inc (BCRX) is standing at 30.46. Many chart analysts believe that an ADX reading over 25 would suggest a strong trend. A reading under 20 would suggest no trend, and a reading from 20-25 would suggest that there is no clear trend signal.
What Is ADX?
The Average Directional Index or ADX. The ADX was created by J. Welles Wilder to help determine how strong a trend is. In general, a rising ADX line means that an existing trend is gaining strength. The opposite would be the case for a falling ADX line.
Looking further at additional technical indicators we can see that the 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) for Biocryst Pharma Inc (BCRX) is sitting at 94.93. CCI is an indicator used in technical analysis that was designed by Donald Lambert. Although it was originally intended for commodity traders to help identify the start and finish of market trends, it is frequently used to analyze stocks as well. A CCI reading closer to +100 may indicate more buying (possibly overbought) and a reading closer to -100 may indicate more selling (possibly oversold).
Moving averages can help spot trends and price reversals. They may also be used to help find support or resistance levels. Moving averages are considered to be lagging indicators meaning that they confirm trends. A certain stock may be considered to be on an uptrend if trading above a moving average and the average is sloping upward. On the other side, a stock may be considered to be in a downtrend if trading below the moving average and sloping downward. Shares of Biocryst Pharma Inc (BCRX) have a 7-day moving average of 4.82. Taking a glance at the relative strength indictor, we note that the 14-day RSI is currently at 51.78, the 7-day stands at 60.40, and the 3-day is sitting at 74.63.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of stock price movements. The RSI was developed by J. Welles Wilder, and it oscillates between 0 and 100. Generally, the RSI is considered to be oversold when it falls below 30 and overbought when it heads above 70. RSI can be used to detect general trends as well as finding divergences and failure swings.
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What are Dentures?
Missing teeth can also be replaced with a set of complete or partial dentures, which can be easily removed anytime. Our cosmetic dentists in Apollonia house dental will be able to create a set just for you that will fit comfortably and make eating and speaking complications a thing of the past. Using implants to stabilise the dentures using the 'smile in a day' or 'all on four' technique our Apollonia house dental denture stabilisation clinic offers patients the opportunity to have dentures that are fixed, removing the discomfort and stigma of removable dentures.
Why do people need dentures?
People lose teeth for all sorts of reasons inducing illness, accident and deficient care. The loss of a single tooth can lead to the loss of other teeth. Once teeth have gone it results in bone loss. This not only shortens your face and ages it, but can cause other teeth to become loose which are then at risk of falling out. Your features droop and generally appear distorted. Dentures are used to replace the function and appearance of natural teeth, and restore your smile.
Choosing your clinician
Choosing the right denture clinician is vital as it is a highly specialised procedure that requires years of postgraduate study and training before it should be performed. Successful denture treatment also depends on the type of denture placed, and the laboratory used, which is why we only work with some of the world's leading manufacturers and the most experienced laboratories in the country. Your health and safety is our main priority during the tooth replacement process.Questions you should ask your clinician are:
- Which laboratory are do you use and why?
- Which procedure are you recommending and why?
- Is it possible to stabilise my denture using mini implants?
- How satisfied are your patients with the results?
What treatments are available to replace missing teeth?
Complete Dentures
If you have lost all of your teeth then a complete set of dentures will be required. The teeth themselves are usually made of resin and set into a plastic base shaped and coloured to match your gums. An impression of your gums will be taken beforehand so that a base can be made to accurately fit around the shape of your real gums and blend in realistically.
Dentures do take some time to get used to and, since they are held in place by natural suction to your gums, you will need to put some practise into keeping them in. At first it will feel uncomfortable holding this object in your mouth as the body simply won't be used to it and you will find your mouth produces more saliva for a while, making it more difficult to keep them in place. Dental fixatives are available to make them more secure but it is recommended that you talk to your dentist about it and make sure you buy the right one.
Partial Dentures
If you have at least one or more teeth remaining then a set of partial dentures will suit you more, unless you opt to have the other teeth removed but this is not always advisable. A special prosthetic will be made, not just to suit the shape of your mouth but also to fit around the teeth you have left and blend in with the colour and shape of them. An impression will be taken as well as a record of the colour of your teeth so that identical false teeth can be produced. While a metal framework tends to secure partial dentures in place, there are more permanent alternatives that you may wish to consider.
Implant Retained Dentures
For many patients removable dentures are just too uncomfortable or cumbersome and they find them to be more trouble to hold in that they are worth. If you are one of these people then it may be worth your while to consider dental implants. Implants are small titanium screws that are placed permanently in the jawbone (anaesthetics make this a painless process) and act in place of your tooth's natural root. These screws are biocompatible, which means your body will accept them as part of the jawbone and they will even stimulate bone growth and help strengthen your jaw.
Many patients prefer implant retained dentures as they feel more natural and stable. Implants do indeed have several advantages over dentures:
- They fit securely to your gums
- They feel less intrusive in your mouth
- They feel like real, natural teeth
- Biting and chewing is easier with them
- They look natural and will fool anyone
- Titanium implants stimulate bone growth in the jaw
Denture stabalisation
Many people wear and are happy with dentures; however, even the best dentures can be problematic. Over time they become loose, making it harder to talk, reducing the sense of taste, and look unattractive. Dentures may also start to become socially embarrassing as they move or drop at inconvenient times.
Denture stabilisation or as it is sometimes known the 'all on four" technique provides a more advanced solution. Using small titanium fixture we can provide an 'anchor' for the denture. Not only do the dentures then feel and function exactly like real teeth, allowing you to eat hard foods, but they are fixed, no longer moving in the mouth, allowing you to enjoy life with renewed confidence.
The implantation procedure is quick and simple but it requires the precision and care that only a highly trained professional can offer, which is why choosing the right dentist to perform the surgery is vital. At our Apollonia house dental practice we have a team of skilled, experienced staff who will offer you advice and information on the subject and ensure that you receive the best treatment at our dental practice.
Before any treatment starts you will have an in-depth consultation with a professional implant specialist who will go through the procedure with you and advise you on the various aspects of denture stabilisation. Once this is done you will be ready for the implant surgery, which is a quick and painless procedure.
We prioritise the health and safety of our patients, as well as their own personal satisfaction, over anything else. To achieve this we make sure that our implants and prosthetics are made from the finest materials acquired only from the most reputable laboratories. Our friendly staff are specially trained to make sure you are looked after properly and receive the best treatment possible.
Why Replace Missing Teeth?
Dentures and implants are both acceptable methods to replace missing teeth but it is important that this issue is addressed, even if just one is missing. If your mouth is left untreated then you will notice some undesirable side effects. Chewing and speaking will be affected, which won't do your self-confidence any good, and any visible gaps at the front will only exacerbate this.
But there also negative effects on your health:
- Your ability to bite and chew food will be impaired
- Support normally provided by your teeth will be gone, causing your cheeks to sag and age
- Your remaining teeth will have more freedom to move and may become crooked or impacted
- Your jaw may become weaker
- You could lose further teeth
Advantages of Dentures
There are a number of benefits that dentures will bring to patients missing teeth. Not only will your mouth look better with a complete set of teeth but you will also find that it makes life much easier:
- You will have a full natural-looking smile
- They are durable
- They allow you to bite and chew more easily
- They help you speak more clearly
- They can be removed
- They give your remaining teeth support
Denture Care
It is a common misconception that false teeth do not need looking after but this could not be further from the truth. Dentures must be looked after as if they were your own natural teeth. After all, you wouldn't want dirty dentures in your mouth and you still have gums to look after.
Plaque will develop in your mouth no matter how false your teeth are because real or not, they will still prove a perfect habitat for bacteria to reproduce and thrive. If this happens then you will be at risk of gum disease and other disorders.
The good thing about removable dentures is that you can take them out and clean them more easily. However it is important that a soft brush is used to avoid damaging them, and they will require a special denture paste rather than toothpaste.
They should also be rinsed after cleaning and soaked overnight. If you put them in an approved denture cleanser then you will have a clean, fresh set of teeth waiting for you the next day, which will make them a lot more pleasant to wear.
Even without teeth you still need to keep your mouth clean, either with a mouthwash or by gently brushing your gums and tongue with a soft brush (ideally a separate one to the one used on your dentures).
If you still need more information on dentures either contact the practice or visit the NHS and British Dental Health Foundation websites


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In Sweden this time, not in London.
The couple, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, "think their daughter is a witch and reject the accusation" of abuse, Daniel Larson, a prosecutor in the western Swedish town of Boraas, said on Friday.
Which is the problem with thinking people are "witches" – then abuse isn't abuse, because witches have to be cleaned out, kind of like a sewer. It gets a little rough, but that's not abuse.
The girl, who claims she is not the couple's biological daughter though the parents say otherwise, was allegedly beaten unconscious and forced to drink a concoction made up of a cleaning product and her own urine, according to the charge sheet.
Social services removed the girl, born in 1997, from her parents' custody in 2008 and she has since been living with a foster family. The girl only recently opened up about the alleged abuse "once she felt safe," the prosecutor said.
She was 9 when she was rescued.


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Ivy, Jun 2002, 6.99, 416 pp. ISBN: 0345447174 In 1862 in occupied New Orleans, widow Emmanuelle de Bourdonnay and her partner Dr. Henri Santerre leave their hospital to visit deceased loved ones buried at St. Louis cemetery. However an unknown assailant fires a specialty silver tipped crossbow bolt used to slay vampires killing Henri. Union Major Zachary Cooper is General Butler's Provost Marshal. Though a local Creole was murdered, Z...
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Ivy, Jul 2001, 6.99, 395 pp. ISBN: 0804119317 In 1840, after spending two years overseas studying geology, Jesmond Corbett returns home to Tasmania. Jesmond is determined to please her snobbish elitist mother Beatrice by marrying her fianc�, wealthy aristocrat Harrington Tate. Her brother Warwick salivates over the stallion she brought back for him, but quickly learns the hard way that Finnegan's Luck throws its' rider. The governmen...


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Czech artist Oldrich Kulhanek work on displayUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
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Etchings and lithographs by Czech artist Oldrich Kulhanek are currently on display in the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Art Department Gallery, Building 395 on the Manono Campus. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Kulhanek was the central figure in a series of Kafkaesque political incidents in the early 1970s. The Czech secret police arrested him, alleging that a number of his prints from the past three years disgraced communist icons, in particular, Josef Stalin. A judge ordered 11 of his prints to be burned, but instead kept the art for himself – in effect, state-sanctioned theft.
Kulhanek now exhibits his work and lectures internationally. He designed the new Czech Republic currency and is one of the top designers of stamps in his homeland. His work is displayed in the Albertina in Vienna, the Kupferstichkabinet in Dresden, the Pompidou Center in Paris and the U.S. Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
The exhibit, which is on display through January 2010, is made possible with support from the UH Hilo Student Activities Council and the University of Houston at Clear Lake.


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QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Shiite leaders called for an end to three days of protests by thousands of members of the minority Muslim sect in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, after the government launched a paramilitary operation against militants responsible for a weekend bombing that killed 89 people.
Many of the protesters in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan, dispersed peacefully. But some Shiite leaders disagreed with the decision to end the protest, saying their full demands had not been met. Relatives of the bombing victims who had refused to bury their loved ones in protest said they would continue their demonstration. Shiites in other cities in Pakistan also said they would continue their protests.
Leaders of the protest had earlier demanded the army take control of Quetta and launch a targeted operation against Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, the group that claimed responsibility for Saturday's bombing in a produce market. Shiites have criticized police and paramilitary forces under control of the Interior Ministry in Quetta for failing to protect the minority sect, which comprises up to 20 percent of the country's population of 180 million.
There was no indication the army would take control of the city. But the government announced that paramilitary forces began an operation against Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and other militant groups Monday night.
The government also replaced the top police officer in Baluchistan on Tuesday, said Fayaz Sumbal, deputy police chief in Quetta. Sumbal has also been ordered to replace the chief of police operations in Quetta, he said.
"Our demands have been accepted," a top Shiite leader in Quetta, Amin Shaheedi, told reporters after holding talks with a government delegation sent from Islamabad. "We appeal to our people to go to their homes in a peaceful manner."
But other Shiite leaders disagreed. Agha Hamid Musvi, a prominent Shiite leader, said the protest should continue until the army takes control of Quetta. Another Shiite leader, Rahim Jaffery, demanded the army chief guarantee the government will arrest the militants behind recent attacks and eliminate their networks.
Several thousand protesting Shiites remained in the streets of Quetta, despite the rain and cold, down from about 15,000 at the peak of the demonstration. The bodies of the bombing victims remained inside a mosque where they have been kept for the past three days.
Radical Sunni militants have stepped up attacks against Shiites over the past year because they do not consider them to be real Muslims. Violence has been especially bad in Baluchistan province, which has one of the highest concentrations of Shiites in the country. A double bombing at a billiards hall in Quetta in January killed 86 people.
It remains to be seen what impact the government's recent actions will have on the problem of sectarian violence in Quetta. Suspected militants are notoriously difficult to prosecute in Pakistan, and it's unclear if the operation against Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and others will be sustained.
Pakistan has launched numerous military operations against militants in recent years, but the focus has been on the Pakistani Taliban, who have been waging a bloody insurgency against the state that has killed thousands of people.
Rights organizations have criticized the government for not doing enough to target militant groups attacking Shiites. They explain this apathy by pointing to past connections between the country's military and anti-Shiite militants, and also allege the sectarian groups are seen as less of a threat than the Taliban because they are not targeting the state. Political parties have also relied on banned sectarian groups to deliver votes in elections.
The four Lashkar-e-Jhangvi militants killed Tuesday in a suburb of Quetta included Shah Wali, a senior commander involved in attacking Shiites and police officials, said Durrani, the home secretary. Others included Abdul Wahab, a key planner and recruiter; Naeem Khan, a logistics expert who provided explosives; and Anwar Khan, a rank and file militant, said Durrani.
Seven other Lashkar-e-Jhangvi militants were arrested in the operation Tuesday, said Durrani. The more than 170 suspected militants arrested earlier included Haji Mohammed Rafiq, a prominent member of the Sunni extremist group Ahle Sunnat Waljamaat, said the home secretary.
A member of the provincial assembly, Ali Madak Jatak, and his bodyguards were also arrested on weapons possession, said Sumbal, the deputy police chief. Shiites have accused Jatak of having connections with Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.
Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf first announced the operation in a statement issued by his office Tuesday that said it "aimed at eliminating those responsible for playing with lives of innocent civilians and restoring peace and security in Quetta."
Last year was the bloodiest in history for Pakistan's Shiites, according to Human Rights Watch. Over 400 were killed in targeted attacks across the country, at least 125 of whom were died in Baluchistan.
With two massive bombings targeting Shiites in as many months this year already, 2013 looks like it could be even worse.
The government promised to take action against sectarian militants following protests in January against the billiards hall bombing. Shiites brought the bodies of the victims into the street at the time and refused to bury them unless the government took steps to protect them.
After four days, Islamabad decided to dissolve the provincial government and put a federally-appointed governor in charge. The government said paramilitary forces would receive police powers and launch an operation against the militants behind the billiards hall attack. But officials refused to put the army in control of the city, as they have done this time around.
Associated Press writers Munir Ahmed, Zarar Khan, Asif Shahzad and Sebastian Abbot contributed to this report from Islamabad.


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By Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service
5/10/2012 – WASHINGTON (AFPS) — Military families regard the possible change of military retirement benefits as their top concern, according to the results of a major survey released today.
The 2012 Military Family Lifestyle Survey also shows that pay and benefits, the impact of deployments on children, operational tempo, spouse employment and education and combat stress and brain injuries are most on the minds of military family members.
Blue Star Families, a nonprofit military family support organization, released the findings of its third annual survey before a Capitol Hill audience of Congress members, military family members and support organizations, and media.
"That data in this survey is the story of our lives," said Kathy Roth-Douquet, the chief executive officer of Blue Star Families. The survey, she said, is conducted by professional researchers who also are military family members.
More than 4,000 family members responded to the survey, representing each of the services — active, National Guard and reserve, and Coast Guard — and all areas of the country. Nearly half of the survey respondents have a service member in the senior enlisted ranks, and 64 percent of respondents are between the ages of 25 and 44.
Among the findings:
— Thirty-one percent of respondents listed possible changes to retirement benefits as their biggest concern, followed by 20 percent who cited pay and benefits as their top concern;
— Veterans said their biggest concerns related to separating from the military were employment opportunities, followed by access to health care;
— Seven percent of respondents listed operational tempo as their top concern, and support for staying in the military dropped from 52 percent for families who were separated 13 to 24 months, to 15 percent for those who spent more than 37 months apart;
— Sixty percent of spouse respondents are not currently employed, and of those, 53 percent wanted to be; 57 percent said being a military spouse has a negative impact on their ability to work; 27 percent had problems getting professional licenses to transfer to different states;
— Six percent of respondents listed post-traumatic stress, combat stress and traumatic brain injuries as their top issue; 26 percent said their service member had signs of post-traumatic stress and 3 percent said they had a diagnosis.
Robert L. Gordon III, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, said the department and the nation are challenged by economic problems today, but that both must take care of military families.
Things changed after the Vietnam War, Gordon said.
"We got out of Vietnam and into the all-volunteer force," he said. "Because of that, our force became a married force."
Also, Gordon said, the military now is structured so that "the entire military goes to war." Indeed, the survey found that National Guard and Reserve members have spent as much time away from home in the past decade as active duty members.
"We're challenged today, and I would say we are up to that challenge," Gordon said. "We have a supportive Congress and a supportive administration, where the first lady and Dr. [Jill] Biden are out pitching for the military" through their "Joining Forces" campaign.
"That's why this survey is so important," he said. "We need to know how these families feel. We have to have a better integration of [combat veterans] when they come home — and they are coming home."
Other findings of the survey show:
— Ninety-two percent of respondents said they could help their children make positive school decisions during a spouse's deployment, but 64 percent said deployment hampered their children's abilities to participate in extracurricular activities;
— Ten percent of family members responded that they had considered suicide, compared to 9 percent for service members.
— Fifty-seven percent said prevention should be aimed at training frontline supervisors and commanders;
— Eighty-one percent volunteered in the past year;
— Eighty-nine percent are registered to vote;
— Eighty-two percent believe the all-volunteer force works well;
— Seventy percent were satisfied with the military lifestyle, and 60 percent would recommend the military for young people; and
— Seventy-two percent said changing the law to allow gays to serve openly has had no impact on their service members' ability to serve.


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SOURCE: TSRL, Inc.
October 26, 2012 09:26 ET
ANN ARBOR, MI--(Marketwire - Oct 26, 2012) - TSRL, Inc. is a privately-owned specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of orally available antiviral and anticancer therapeutics based on its proprietary prodrug technology.
The company announced today that it reached agreement with the FDA on its preclinical and clinical development strategy at a pre-IND meeting for TSR-026, an oral prodrug of zanamivir. The product will be developed to follow a 505(b)2 submission pathway. The marketing application will be supported by published literature and the Agency's prior finding of safety and effectiveness for zanamivir (Relenza®) for treatment of uncomplicated influenza in patients 12 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days.
This is a key milestone for TSR-026, which has been developed to date through SBIR funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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This question is related to Degree of sum of algebraic numbers. Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but are there two algebraic numbers $a$ and $b$ of degree $3$ and $6$ respectively, such that the sum $a+b$ has degree $12$ ?
Intuitively it would seem that the degree of $a+b$ should divide $3 \times 6=18$, but I was unable to prove this. Hence my question.


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MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Police pulled 17 bodies from a well in northern Mexico and 14 of them have been identified as members of a musical band kidnapped by gunmen last week, an official said Tuesday.
Investigators have finished searching the well but are still trying to determine a motive in the killings of the Kombo Kolombia band members and crew, said a Nuevo Leon state official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment publicly on the case.
Kombo Kolombia was playing at a ranch in the town of Hidalgo when 10 gunmen entered the warehouse where the private party was being held Friday and forced 18 musicians and crew members into waiting vehicles.
One of the musicians escaped and led authorities to the well. Officials haven't said how the man was able to get away from his captors.
"We still don't know for sure if (the escape) happened purposely so the whereabouts of these people could be known quickly," Nuevo Leon state security spokesman Jorge Domene told Radio Formula.
A forensic official said Monday the victims, all men, had been tortured but Domene denied that. He said the surviving member told authorities the musicians had been shot one by one.
He said investigators are looking into whether the attack was vengeance by drug traffickers but wouldn't give any other details.
Kombo Kolombia played a Colombian style of music known as vallenato, which is popular in working class neighborhoods in Monterrey and other parts of Nuevo Leon state. Most of the group's musicians were from the area, except for the keyboard player who is Colombian and had Mexican residency.
The band regularly played on the weekend at bars in downtown Monterrey, capital of Nuevo Leon state. At least two of the bars where they had played had been attacked by gunmen.
Nuevo Leon state, on the border with Texas, has been the scene of a turf battle between members of the Gulf and Zetas drug cartels. The Zetas were hit men for the Gulf cartel until they split in 2010, unleashing their bloody war.


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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — State prosecutors on Wednesday appealed as "illegal" a 30-day sentence handed down by a Montana judge to a former teacher for raping a student who later killed herself.
The announcement came after District Judge G. Todd Baugh received widespread condemnation for the sentence and his comments that the victim was "older than her chronological age."
Defendant Stacey Rambold, 54, last week received 15 years in prison with all but a month suspended for his months-long sexual relationship with Billings Senior High School student Cherice Moralez.
Attorneys for the state and Yellowstone County say a minimum of two years in prison for Rambold is mandated under state law.
"We believe that the sentence Judge Baugh imposed on Stacey Rambold is illegal," Attorney General Tim Fox said in a statement. "Using the means provided by state law, we are appealing his sentence and working diligently to ensure that justice is served."
Baugh has sought to undo his actions since the Aug. 26 hearing. He said two days later that his comments about Moralez were inappropriate. And earlier this week, Baugh scheduled a resentencing hearing for Rambold for Friday. In that order, the judge agreed with the state's determination that Rambold's original sentence conflicted with Montana law.
But prosecutors on Wednesday filed notice that they want the resentencing canceled so the appeal can proceed. Though Baugh's bid to resentence Rambold is "well-intentioned," Chief Deputy Yellowstone County Attorney Rod Souza wrote, the judge lacks the authority to take back his original sentence.
Moralez's mother, Auliea Hanlon, said through her attorney that she welcomed the appeal and the attorney general's involvement in the case.
"Mrs. Hanlon was horribly disappointed with the 30-day sentence and was, frankly, quite shocked," said her attorney, Shane Colton. "She's pleased that the county attorney's office and attorney general's office understands that the most significant date to be considered in this sentencing is Cherice's birthday. She was 14."
Rambold last week began serving his monthlong term at the state prison in Deer Lodge.
It wasn't immediately clear if prosecutors would seek to keep him in custody pending the appeal, which attorneys said could take between six and 18 months to work its way through the state Supreme Court.
Rambold's attorney, Jay Lansing, has not responded to repeated requests for comment on the case. His office said Wednesday he had no plans to do so.
Court documents and transcripts show Lansing sought a short sentence for his client based in part on Rambold's lack of prior criminal offenses other than a traffic ticket.
Lansing also said the former business teacher had fully accepted responsibility for his actions through a 2010 deferred prosecution agreement, in which Rambold admitted his guilt and agreed to seek treatment as a sex offender.
If Rambold had not violated that agreement by getting kicked out of treatment, he would have gotten off with no prison time once his program ended this year.
Prosecutors, who sought 20 years in prison with 10 years suspended for Rambold, have described his actions with Moralez as the "ultimate violation" of her trust in him as one of her teachers.
Court documents show Rambold and Moralez had three sexual encounters — once at school, once in his car and once at his home. The relationship was still going on when authorities were notified in 2008 after Moralez confided in her youth counselor, the records state.
"Law enforcement intervention ended the relationship, not the defendant," prosecutors said in a pre-sentencing memorandum.
Moralez's 2010 suicide left prosecutors without their main witness and led them to strike the deal with Rambold that allowed him to avoid prison.
Souza, the county prosecutor, argued before Baugh that Rambold "already had his shot" at a more lenient sentence through the deferred prosecution agreement.
"That's a tremendous break on a case like this, and all he had to do is make the appointments, go through the program, keep his treatment provider informed," Souza said during the Aug. 26 hearing. "He has miserably failed at that."
Rambold's violations of the sex offender program included unauthorized visits with the children of family members and a sexual relationship with an adult woman that he didn't report to a counselor. After those events landed Rambold back in court, he was convicted this summer on one count of sexual intercourse without consent.
Whether Baugh's comments about Moralez will become an issue during the appeal is not yet known. Deputy Attorney General Mark Mattioli said it would be inappropriate to comment on the matter at this time.
The judge's actions in the wake of the original sentencing have done little to sway his critics, including hundreds of protesters who rallied outside the Yellowstone County Courthouse last week to call for his resignation. Even Baugh's belated acknowledgement that the sentence he handed down might have been illegal was met with disdain.
"I wish the judge had been thoughtful enough to get it right the first time," said Eran Thompson with Not in Our Town, a Billings group that promotes diversity and works against hate crimes.
Baugh, 71, was first elected to the bench in 1984 and has been re-elected every six years since without an opponent. He's up for re-election in 2014.
He said in response to the criticism that followed his remarks that Rambold's sentence was based on the defendant's violation of the 2010 deal he made with prosecutors, rather than the original crime. Baugh also said his remarks about Moralez were "irrelevant" and did not factor into his sentence.


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JK House in Seoul(home stay style) is located in heart of Shin-chon, university town.
Within 5 minutes by walk Yonsei University located. Also Ehwa woman's university and Segang university located near guest house. Across main street, there are Hongdae area, the heart of young culture.
JK House in Seoul, 5 story house, composed by Home stay style guesthouse for travelers and residence (room for rent by month) for student and business man.
Whether you stay one day or one year we will give heartily service and useful information of Korea to you.
JK House in SEOUL, built in 1996 and renovated in 2010, have 23 rooms for traveler and resident. At the moment 3 rooms operated as guest room for tourist.
JK House in SEOUL has two dorm types room available both with 4 beds which can sleep a total of 8 people and one private single room with shower and toilet.
Bed sheets and linen are provided and all rooms come with security lockers, reading lights and bathrooms with 24hr hot showers. Private rooms are also equipped with air-conditioning units.
Very nice hostel. Comfy , clean and cozy. Staffs are so kind and helpful. Highly recommend.
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Very nice host, awesome breakfast was prepared for guests every morning (toast, pastries, eggs, seaweed, tofu, mushroom etc. the list goes on). Toilets were very clean and very nicely done up, did not feel like we were staying in a hostel at all. Would definitely stay here again in the future.
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My stay in JK house was one of the most memorable parts of my trip. Not only was the facilities more than satisfactory, but the staff was just superb! Their friendly attitude, easy manners and readiness to help with various situations (from guiding us about the metro system to preparing breakfast especially for us at 4 in the morning just because we had an early flight) made me recommend it to many of my friends who are thinking of visiting Korea.
Oh, and another great thing about the place is all the other travelers you get to meet there!
I stayed in this place for 3 days last November 2010. I was really impressed about the place. It was very clean and the breakfast were excellent. The best thing that happens to me were meeting Mr. Kim ( the owner), Mr. Han and Mr Felix..these guys were amazing, they are very kind and respectful. I felt i was only staying at my friend's house, that's how i am comfortable staying at there place. I would recommend 100% to all travelers going to seoul to stay in this place. You will enjoy your stay in Seoul because of their hospitality. I am going to miss these guys...but one thing for sure i will comeback again to this place. Thank you Mr. Kim....Bravo!!! Keep up the good work.
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AUBURN – Chris Denson scored a season-high 17 points and had a highlight reel dunk, while Josh Wallace added a season-best 11 points with seven assists and three steals as Auburn defeated Tennessee Tech 81-62 on Tuesday in Auburn Arena for its third-straight victory.
"I liked the way we played offensively. We were aggressive," Auburn head coach Tony Barbee said. "We played off our defense. I thought we took care of the ball against their press in the first half. We only had four turnovers in the first half. I will take it. We had a lot of good numbers tonight. We had 19 assists tonight, which means we are sharing the ball. Fifty percent shooting in the second half, but we have to get guys playing better right now. We are playing unselfish and starting to make strides as a group."
Jordan Price scored 12 points off the bench and hit 3-of-3 from outside to extend his streak to 11-straight 3-pointers made. Price's 11 made 3-pointers in a row ties the SEC mark set by Kevin Anglin from Vanderbilt in 1992.
The NCAA record for consecutive made 3-pointers is 15 by Northwestern's Todd Leslie in 1990.
Price scored 12 straight points for Auburn as the Tigers used a 12-2 run to take an 18-6 lead with 12:33 remaining in the first half. The freshman from Decatur, Ga. connected on three-straight 3-pointers and three free throws as Auburn expanded its lead.
"Wow," Barbee said. "I don't think I have [ever had a player make 11-straight 3-pointers], not the way he is shooting right now. It is not a surprise. He is shooting that way in practice and he works on it. Guys who don't practice that way, aren't making shots, because they aren't locked in. Jordan Price has been."
The scoring outburst by Price came over a stretch of just two minutes and 35 seconds from 15:08 in the first half to the 12:33 mark in the opening period.
Price has scored in double figures in three straight games and in four of the last five contests. Denson's highlight play came with 6:38 remaining in the first half.
The junior guard took the feed from Allen Payne on THE fast break and leapt high over Tennessee Tech's Matt Marseille for the left-handed flush. He was fouled on the play and converted the free throw for a three-point play on the poster-worthy dunk that stretched Auburn's lead to 29-18.
The Columbus, Ga. native followed up with an acrobatic spinning 360-degree layup for a 38-21 advantage at the break to cap a 12-3 run and give Auburn its largest lead of the first half.
Price (12) and Denson (10) combined for 22 points in the first half. Denson has scored in double figures in all three games he has played this season. Two free throws by Asauhn Dixon-Tatum gave Auburn a 20-point lead at 55-35 with 10:35 left in the game.
Two more free throws by Denson widened the Tiger lead out to its largest at 68-40 with less than seven minutes remaining as he capped a 13-0 run.
Led by Price, the Auburn bench scored 35 points on the night. The Tigers are in action next on Saturday when they host Winthrop at 7 p.m. in Auburn Arena. The game will be televised by CSS.


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Hey everyone! I'm still around after all these years. I'm still not used to the "new" site but I'm trying to be more active. I've missed this place.
I have some news for you! I have a set coming out in 2 months and 2 weeks (fuck that's a long time) shot by @sy2studio. Here's a little preview:
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Janet Lee May, 79, passed peacefully away on the fall solstice, Sept. 22, 2013, with her family among her at her home in Hood River. Janet was born on Sept. 26, 1933, to Joseph Alexander and Esther Mary Hauru Parks. She grew up in the Pine Grove area and attended Hood River schools, and she graduated from Oregon State University in 1956 with a teaching degree.
Janet married John "Jack" May in 1957 and had two children, Elizabeth and Joseph.
She spent 35 years as an elementary teacher in the Hood River school system. She loved both teaching and her students, and claimed to have the best class in school each year she taught. She retired in 1990 and occasionally substituted the next few years.
After her husband died in 2005 she was able to travel locally and overseas with her good friend June Halliday. She was fascinated by the different cultures she experienced and the two had many interesting stories, most of which were about the people they met. Wherever they went the world was their friend. She also had many family and friends with whom she loved to travel with or spend time.
Janet loved to care for her flower gardens and lawn on her 2 acres and she spent much of her time mowing and weeding during the summer, and collecting and burning the many oak leaves in the fall.
Janet was generally unflappable, but she always felt a little bad when Jimmy Williams would tell her he liked her sister Shirley more than her.
Janet is survived by her sister, Shirley Nickelson, daughter, Elizabeth Rinaldis, son, Joseph May, grandchildren Staci Smith and Ryan Smith, and great-grandson, Jack Cole.
Janet had cancer but remained very strong and positive in her last months and was laughing with friends literally to the very end. Those of us who were blessed to be around her during that time witnessed a resolve, clarity, and love that will last with us forever.
Janet wanted to thank all her friends for making her last months so special, and we want to thank you, Janet, for your presence and all you taught us.
Please make donations to Heart of Hospice or the Elks Club Student of the Month program.
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Metallica Pinball Game Coming Soon
Listening to a Metallica song can often feel like you're a giant ball bounding around against the bumpers in a pinball game, so it makes sense that the band would take the next logical step and put their brand on an actual pinball game.
Metallica have revealed a new trailer trailer (seen below) that showcases some of the crafting that's gone into creating their upcoming "Metallica Pinball" game. Not only do audiences get some teaser footage of the band playing beforehand, but the trailer also shows some of the sketches and electronic diagrams, the creation of familiar Metallica symbols and the fine tuning that is going into making a game that truly rocks.
Stern Pinball Inc., which has been producing quality video games since the 1930s, are putting their expertise on display with "Metallica Pinball." Though the trailer did not reveal an actual release date, the game is "coming soon." Once players are able to step up and pull back the lever on their first ball, they'll be treated to a Metallica soundtrack. 'Creeping Death,' 'For Whom the Bell Tolls,' 'Fuel,' 'Master of Puppets,' 'The Unforgiven,' 'Seek and Destroy,' 'Battery,' 'Sad But True,' 'Enter Sandman,' 'One,' 'Fade to Black' and 'The End of the Line' are all included as part of the gameplay.
The pinball game just adds to what is turning out to be another big year for Metallica. Though they're in the studio and not expecting to release a new album until 2014, the band has agreed to headline select festivals this year, including their own Orion Music + More gathering in Detroit. Plus, a new 3D film is on the way and there's a comprehensive Metallica book coming this fall.
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The choice of many European Pro Tour teams, the Elite Race Work Stand is jam-packed with features that make working on your bike easy, whether you're at home or at an event. Secures your bike by the bottom bracket and clamps on the front fork or rear dropouts, so you can easily perform drivetrain maintenance and cleaning. Clamped bike rotates 360° for complete access and tripod base enhances stability when performing repairs on uneven terrain. Adjustable fork mounting plate accommodates most bikes.
- Now updated with the following features:
- Longer legs at 50° angles
- Reduced internal diameter of the lockring
- Horizontal tube has been moved back 100mm
- Increased inclination to 5°
- Automatic blocking mechanisms on the legs
- Fold quickly and compactly for easy transport to events
- Accepts virtually any bike (except tandems)
- Attach bike by front fork or rear drops, as needed
- Fully height adjustable, with the ability to rotate the upper portion 360°, even with the bike attached
- Bike support arm quickly unfolds, snaps securely into position automatically
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- Attachment strap can be used from either side, depending on how bike is mounted to the stand
- Tripod base provides superior strength and stability on any surface
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The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (NYSE: IRE) is one of the largest financial services groups in Ireland. The company conducts its business through 295 full-time retail bank branches, of which 251 were in Ireland and 44 in Northern Ireland. There are no full-service retail bank branches in Britain. Operations in the rest of the world are undertaken by Bank of Ireland Asset Management through offices located in the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and Japan, Corporate Banking through offices located in the UK, France, Germany and the U.S., and Global Markets through offices located in the UK and the U.S.
Retail Republic of Ireland offers a full range of banking services to all major sectors of the Irish economy, including individuals, small and medium-sized commercial businesses, and industrial companies. Bank of Ireland Life offers life assurance, protection, pensions, and investment products to Bank of Ireland customers in Ireland through the extensive branch banking network, as well as the independent intermediary market and a direct sales force. The Capital Markets division provides corporate banking, global markets, asset management, and corporate finance services, principally in Ireland, the UK, Continental Europe, and the US. UK Financial Services brings together all of the BOI's significant activities in the sterling area, including personal lending, business banking, and the sale of banking and insurance products through the UK Post Office.
Bank of Ireland's main competitors are other banks, in particular Allied Irish Banks plc, Ulster Bank Ltd, HBOS plc, National Irish Bank Ltd, Northern Bank Ltd, and Irish Life and Permanent plc.
9 months ended December 31, 2009[1]
The Bank of Ireland's underlying operating profit (before impairment charges on loan assets) was €1,050 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2009, down 28% from the comparable nine month period ended December 31, 2008. An impairment charge of €4,055 million on loan assets (of which €2,231 million relates to assets expected to transfer to the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) and €1,824 million to non-NAMA assets) resulted in the Group recording a loss before tax of €1,813 million and an underlying loss before tax of €2,972 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2009.
IRE operates in four main segments:
The Capital markets segment offers global interest rate and asset management products. From FY08 to FY09, Capital Markets operating income increased 11%.
The Retail Republic of Ireland segment offers consumer, business, and private banking to residents of Ireland. From FY08 to FY09, the Retail Republic of Ireland segment operating income decreased 6%.
The UK Financial Services (GB) segment provides banking products, such as residential mortgages and loans to Great Britain, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. From FY08 to FY09, UK Financial Services (GB) operating income increased 10% due to higher deposit volumes.
U.S. banks, such as Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), and Lehman Brothers (LEH), have suffered millions in losses due to the 2008 Financial Crisis. U.K. banks have not been immune to the U.S. crisis, as the U.K. government has invested €781.2 billion, compared to €9.1 trillion ($12.8 trillion) invested by the U.S. government.[2] U.K. banks have U.S. commercial real estate exposures -- in the form of loans and other debt mortgage-backed securities (MBS).[3] So hardships in the U.S. housing market and banks suffering losses due to subprime lending in turn causes foreign banks to suffer losses.
The Confederation of British Industry predicts that U.K. unemployment will peak at 3.03 million (9.6% of U.K. population) by Q310. On top of all that, the U.K. housing market has been miserable -- as mortgages to home buyers dropped 49% since the beginning of 2008 and housing prices have fallen 20% in that time span.[4] In efforts to reduce the downfall, the U.K. government is on pace to lend over £1 trillion to bailout banks in 2009, which it hopes will boost lending, but may just cause a bigger debt bubble. Investors might want to look further than "across the pond" for economic optimism.
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This colorful tin Nativity set was hand punched and hand painted in Jalisco, Mexico. The individual Biblical characters fold-out from the tin case and present a lovely Nativity scene. A wonderful addition to your holiday traditions and it makes a treasured gift as well.
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Adam Baldwin announced as guest of 2012 Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo
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Adam Baldwin (Serenity, Chuck, Full Metal Jacket) announced as guest of 2012 Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo
Kubrick star is set to appear at the 2012 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo!
(Calgary, AB) Adam Baldwin, famed for his portrayal of Animal Mother in Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket will be appearing at the Calgary Expo April 27-29, 2012. Aside from being the star of one of Kubrick's most notorious films, Adam is also the star of Joss Whedon's cult hit Firefly and the successful follow-up film Serenity which also stars Alberta-born actor Nathan Fillion.
His prolific work in the realm of Science Fiction, Action and Fantasy has made Adam a favorite amongst nerd-culture enthusiasts. He has also performed alongside Will Smith in the blockbuster film Independence Day, has hadrecurring roles on Stargate: SG-1, Joss Whedon's Buffy spin-off Angel, and the X-Files as Knowle Rohrer. He is currently working on the hit-series Chuck.
"Adam's involvement with Serenity, Firefly and Angel make him a great addition to our line-up," states Event Director Kandrix Foong. "Serenity fans were very excited when we unofficially announced him at a screening of Serenity at the Plaza in Kensington yesterday."
The screening of Serenity was the first installment of Calgary Expo presents: EXPOsure – a Monthly Film Series, which will feature the very best in pop culture and cult films. The next screening will be the original Batman film in celebration of Adam West's presence at the Calgary Expo in 2012. The screening will be held on Sunday, January 8 at the Plaza in Kensington with tickets to go on sale this week. One dollar from every ticket sold goes to the Calgary Expo's official charity, The Make-A-Wish Foundation. The screenings also feature raffles and prizes, the proceeds from which also go to the charity.
The Calgary Expo is a non-profit organization that showcases the incredible talent of comic creators, artists, actors, voice actors, musicians, writers and pop culture icons from all over the world. Founded in 2006, the convention has grown rapidly having hosted guests from every genre including A Clockwork Orange's Malcolm Mcdowell, Firefly and Serenity's Summer Glau, and Relic Hunter's Tia Carrere. The 2011 convention saw 30,000 attendees and is the 2nd largest convention of its kind in all of Canada.
Guests for the 2012 Calgary Expo currently include Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street), Amanda Tapping (Stargate: SG-1, Sanctuary), Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, 24), James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Adam West (original Batman and Family Guy) and voice actor Tara Strong (My Little Pony: Friendship is magic and The Powerpuff Girls) and Hayden Panettiere (Heroes, Scream 4).
The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo will be held April 27 – 29, 2012 at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Advance tickets are now on sale at http://calgaryexpo.eventbrite.com/
For more information, visit our website at www.calgaryexpo.com


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It's every girl's dream to look her best for her wedding and with celebrities, it's no different. Take a look at how these gorgeous ladies turned up the glam for their weddings and be inspired for your own!
1. Alexa Vega
Alexa Vega
With loose waves and a crown of flowers, Vega nailed the ethereal beauty look.
2. America Ferrera
America Ferrera
Talk about a statement lip. Ferrera's oxblood pout matches perfectly with her bridal bouquet.
3. Dania Ramirez
Dania Ramirez
A soft, pulled-back updo and natural-toned makeup on Ramirez are totally doable. She looks gorgeous without looking too done up.
4. Gisele Bundchen
Gisele Bundchen
Always the natural beauty, Bundchen went with loose waves and subtle highlighting along her cheekbones.
5. La La Anthony
La La Anthony
For her wedding, La La kept her hair and makeup easy and romantic. You can't go wrong with soft waves and a nude lip.
6. Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie
Richie's black tie affair wouldn't have been complete without the star's signature smoky eye. Try it in any shadow color—from taupe to gray to brown—for a dramatic but still wedding-appropriate look.
7. Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Subtle eye makeup and glowing skin are two easy ways to pull off polished bridal beauty.
8. Odette Yustman
Odette Yustman
How sweet is this updo on Yustman? Tousled waves pulled into a loose, low bun is a beautiful bridal go-to.
9. Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek
Known for her elegant top knots, Hayek stayed true to herself on her big day.
10. Thalia
A sky-high bun paired with rosy cheeks, Thalia is the definition of a blushing bride. We love how her lip is the perfect pop of color.


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U.S. House approves $1.1 trillion measure to fund govt through Sept. 30
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U.S. House approves $1.1 trillion measure to fund govt through Sept. 30
January 16, 2014
By David Lawder
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a $1.1 trillion spending bill on Wednesday that quashes the threat of a government shutdown through September 30 and offers lawmakers a chance to end four years of chaotic, crisis-driven budgeting.
The 359-67 vote, reflecting strong bipartisan support in the Republican-controlled chamber, sends the measure to the Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate for approval by Saturday.
The Senate gave itself three more days to consider the measure by approving an extension of current funding that was due to expire at midnight on Wednesday.
The massive "omnibus" spending bill, which funds programs from missile systems to Amtrak rail services, passed with strong majorities of both House Republicans and Democrats. It boosts fiscal 2014 spending on military and domestic discretionary programs by $45 billion over levels that had been scheduled under automatic, "sequester" spending cuts.
The measure fleshes out a budget deal passed in December that also set spending levels for fiscal 2015, eliminating a key source of congressional gridlock for the year ahead. Many lawmakers say this will allow them to pass normal spending bills for the first time since 2009, President Barack Obama's first year in office.
"This is a critical step in the direction of regular order," Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur of Ohio said of the spending bill.
For the past four years, Congress has funded government agencies through a series of stopgap spending bills and funding extensions, with numerous threats of shutdowns and U.S. Treasury debt defaults along the way.
The budget fights, fueled by demands for deficit reduction from the Republicans who seized control of the House in 2010 elections, reached a crescendo in October, when disputes over funding of "Obamacare" health insurance reforms prompted a 16-day shutdown for many agencies, idling thousands of federal workers.
With public approval ratings plummeting and midterm elections looming in November, Congress has since shown little stomach for further brinkmanship, allowing budget negotiators to craft bipartisan compromises.
But it is far from certain whether those compromises will continue. By March or April, Congress will need to approve another federal debt limit increase, a move that has recently been used by Republicans as a pressure point for more spending cuts.
And lawmakers who did not get the cuts or funding increases they wanted in the omnibus spending bill will be back almost immediately to fight for their priorities as the fiscal 2015 appropriations process gets under way.
Representative Nita Lowey, the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, said the process will give Democrats a more time to "plus-up" some programs they believe are still underfunded, such as the National Institutes of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency.
"I'm going to try and adjust the bills to make sure we're addressing the real needs out there," the New York lawmaker told Reuters in an interview.
Meanwhile, some Republican lawmakers have said they would seek to eliminate some programs they regard as ineffective in order to find money to fund military priorities they regard as critical.
With non-war, discretionary funding largely unchanged between fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015, making those changes will likely prove contentious.
(Reporting By David Lawder; Editing by Steve Orlofsky and Jonathan Oatis)