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The Grinch who Tried to Steal Christmas
One of the best known Christmas stories of our time is one Dr. Seuss wrote – "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The plot revolves around two characters, the Grinch and Cindy Lu Who. The Grinch is a miserable green creature who hates Christmas and all its festivities. He and his emotionally abused dog, Max, live in a mountaintop cave, proudly insulated against the frivolity of those who exist down in Whoville. Cindy Lu, an innocent (some would say naive) little girl, lives in the valley with her perfect Who family. She, unlike the Grinch, loves Christmas and each small ornament that comes with it.
Whoville and its outlandishly adorned characters do not exist. There is no green creature called the "Grinch" or the "Gr... Gr... Grrriinch!" as Cindy Lu would say it. We understand that. But there are people who believe, think and behave like the Grinch. And people who are hurting like the Grinch.
These Grinches don't necessarily live in unreachable places. They may occupy the next cubicle. They may be your mail carrier or your Uber driver. A family member on the other side of the table, the guy sitting in Santa's seat at the mall, or the frazzled clerk on the other side of the register – these could all have a wounded monster inside.
It would be easy to identify them if green fur covered their bodies, but that isn't the way with today's Grinches. They are much more subtle. They wear clothes similar to yours. They have a spouse, two kids, and a dog. Christmas presents are under their tree.
So if there is so much similarity between a Grinch and you, how do you know one when you meet one? How do you know if you are one?
Matthew's Gospel tells the true account of the first Grinch, King Herod. Herod didn't try to end Christmas; he tried to prevent it from ever coming by destroying the One Christmas is about – Jesus. By examining Herod's reaction to the Christ, we can learn five characteristics every Grinch possesses.
You Know You're A Grinch If You Get Upset When Others Invade Your Territory (Matthew 2:1-6)
Dr. Seuss introduced the Grinch standing at the ledge outside his cave overlooking the village of the Who's. He's there with his arms crossed, his head slightly tilted to one side, a scowl on his face, and his foot tapping on the snow-covered ground. It's obvious he is irritated.
He hears music from the village below. The inhabitants of Whoville were blowing their horns, and whistling their whistles, and singing their songs. What a cacophony! No matter how hard he tried, he could not shut it out. He had moved to that mountain cave to escape them, and now their ruckus had invaded his home.
If King Herod had access to the animated story, he would have empathized with the Grinch's plight. Rome's emperor placed Herod in charge of the Jewish territory, and the Roman Senate bestowed the title "King of the Jews." Judea was his land to rule.
Though Herod built great works for the Jews including a beautiful new temple, the people still resented his rule over them. It was not his rightful place. The Jews transferred their hatred of Rome as the occupying enemy onto Herod.
Herod knew the people's animosity toward him, and he knew they would use any opportunity to overpower his rule. He feared he would lose control at any time. This paranoia led him to kill anyone, including many members of his family, whom he considered a threat to the throne.
Now, imagine Herod's reaction when three ambassadors from the East entered his court and said these words: "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." (Matt. 2:2)
King of the Jews? That was Herod's title! How dare an impostor claim that title for himself!
"Disturbed." "Alarmed." "Troubled." "Agitated." "Upset." That's how various Bible translations describe Herod's reaction to the wise men's words (Matthew 2:3). His insides were contorted. Someone had invaded his territory and was threatening to take what he believed rightfully belonged to him.
Jesus habitually trespasses into areas people would rather He not go. He calls us, His messengers to do the same. We should not be surprised when people react with anxiety - even animosity - to our transgression over their self-imposed boundaries.
Before Jesus' return and the Antichrist's revealing, the Watchman's role is to awaken people to the danger they are in (Ephesians 5:14-16). No one likes being startled from their slumber. Comfort is the number one commodity in the marketplace. When the Antichrist offers peace and safety and seems to deliver on his promise, he will have an immediate devoted following in the midst of a chaotic world (1 Thess. 5:3). People want to believe they are secure even if their perception is an illusion.
Until Jesus does return, you as a Christian want Him to supply abundant joy, peace, and love. But there are areas of your life over which you have posted "No Trespassing" signs. You haven't given God the right to walk freely into your finances. You haven't told Him He can have those bitter feelings you tightly grasp toward someone who hurt you. He's not allowed to govern your entertainment, your relationship with your wife, or how you raise your kids. Those have signs: Off Limits, or No Trespassing.
If Jesus or one of His messengers starts to walk into a sensitive realm, suddenly the defenses go up. You become irritated: "I'm the king of my living room! I say what goes on here!" If Jesus is not King of all, then He is not king at all. He cannot give you what you seek because you will not relinquish what is stifling His work.
Neither the Grinch nor Herod would accept an intrusion into their territory, and neither was willing to surrender. Both developed a plan. That brings us to the second way you can identify a Grinch.
You Know You're A Grinch If You Pretend To Be Something You're Not (Matthew 2:7-8)
The Grinch knew the people down in Whoville feared and hated him. If he went there as himself, people would run or attack. There would be no permanent positive outcome. As soon as he was gone, they would return to their noise-making. But there was someone else whom the citizens admired as much as they despised the Grinch. It was Santa Claus.
Then a light came on, and that giant ear-to-ear devilish smile traversed the Grinch's green face. Quickly, he found some discarded red fabric. He cut out the shape of a Santa suit, and sewed it together, complete with puffy white ruffles; he strapped a pair of antlers on his dog. Now he was ready to go down to Whoville posing as Santa.
Rather than bring joy, the Grinch planned to steal every present, every decoration, every tree, and even every scrap of cheese. The citizens refused to accept him as he was. Fine. He would pretend to be something he was not.
Herod had a similar plan. He quickly called together the chief priests and those who knew the Bible well to find out where this new king was to be born. Herod was not willing to accept Jesus' rule over his life, but at least he knew to go to the Bible to discover information about Jesus. The prophecies stated the King the Magi sought would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2).
After learning the location of the interloper, Herod called the wise men back. He told them these words: "Go, and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him." (Matthew 2:8) Herod had no intention to worship Jesus; the wise men would not know until it was too late. Herod had a plan to eliminate Jesus.
Pretending is not necessarily sinful. Children, with their super-charged imaginations, are expert pretenders. Through their innocent play, they learn the skills they will need in adulthood, including how to interrelate and play a role. So long as it is play, and so long as everyone knows what is happening, pretending can be good. But when it becomes deception for manipulation, it indicates that you are a Grinch. And grinching can be dangerous.
The Bible prophesies that pretenders will multiply in the church during the latter days. Pastors will be "wolves in sheep's clothing" (Acts 20:29). People who once filled the churches will fade away showing that their faith was only a sham (Matt. 24:12). Many of those who continue attending will do so only to find entertainment (2 Timothy 4:3-4). True faith will be hard to find (Luke 18:8).
The greatest of all pretenders will manifest himself in the last of the Last Days. He will not masquerade as Santa, but like the one before whom the gift bringers bowed. No one on earth knows his name, but his title is the Antichrist. Through cunning and deceit, he gains the world's trust and the power to rule. He reveals his true nature only when it is too late for most of the world's population.
We do not have to wait until the end of the world to witness great acting performances. There is a dramatic production taking place just inside the church doors this Sunday. It begins when a friendly greeter in the foyer asks the question, "How are you doing today?"
Most people don't wear their "Sunday best" to church anymore. But they still put on a facade that covers each emotional scar or character flaw - anything that could potentially frighten, shock, or embarrass. "Don't let them see you for who you are. They will run from you and laugh at you if you let them come too close."
Such is the lie the Deceiver successfully foists on those who long for healing. His lies perpetually prevent them from finding healing because they will not reveal what needs cleansing.
There is an answer. Cindy Lu Who knew it. It's called unconditional love. The Santa suit didn't fool her, and the Grinch's true nature didn't cause her to recoil. Her smile, acceptance, and brash love provided the first glimmer of hope for the Grinch. It created the smallest of cracks in his granite exterior.
Revealing the green tint beneath the Santa suit may be unsettling, but it will provide an opportunity to see that there are people who will love us just the way we are.
The Grinch and Herod pretended to be something they were not to secure what did not belong to them. Without pretense, the truth would have come out, and these fakers would have faced their weaknesses. But that would have been the best thing for them, for maybe then, they could embrace the joy others around them were experiencing. That brings us to the third Grinch indicator.
You Know You're A Grinch If You Can't Join Others In Their Joy (Matthew 2:9-15)
With his Santa suit on, the Grinch and his dog, Max, raced down the mountain into Whoville. They skulked from house to house retrieving all the gifts the true Santa had provided for each little boy and girl. The green monster left each home empty.
Even as small and hard as his heart was, the Grinch had to notice the beauty around him. It must have brought back memories of the few good Christmases he experienced while he lived in Whoville – the presents, the delicious roast beast, and the songs. But it didn't matter.
Grinches do not partake of other's joy - that would make them vulnerable. It would require forgiving those who inflicted pain. It just wasn't worth it. So instead of joy, he held onto his bitterness. He headed up the chimney with all the Who toys, packed them onto his sled and carried them to the highest peak of the mountain. Joy encircled him like a Christmas wreath, but instead of filling him with laughter, it made him gag in disgust.
Joy surrounded Herod also, and he could have joined in the celebration, but he refused. The cost was too great.
When the wise men received Herod's message about where the Christ would be born, they quickly headed off toward Bethlehem. Imagine what must have been going through their minds. For two years, they had been following the star wondering where it would finally come to rest. Now they had their answer.
"The star...went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. … they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." (Matthew 2:9-10)
The star halted. The wise men's quest was complete! They were overjoyed! They would soon meet the King of the Jews, the King of Kings, their king.
They approached the house, and they met Mary and Joseph. And then they saw Jesus. What a moment of joy! As usually happens when joy fills a place, people present gifts. You know what they were – gold, frankincense, and myrrh. There was joy all around and plenty enough to spare.
Herod didn't get to experience that delight. He chose to keep his distance. Jerusalem, where Herod dwelt, was only two miles away. Herod was so close to finding the joy his troubled soul needed. But he chose to ignore the opportunity. He sent someone else rather than go and run the risk of Jesus' arrival changing him.
Just as Jesus' first trip to earth brought delight to the wise men, so the hope of His return brings exhilaration to Christians today. There was much to depress in Jesus' time. There is more now. But Jesus always brings reason to celebrate. He provides light from the darkness, hope from despair, and joy out of sorrow.
Some do not understand the Christian's excitement. The majority never will. Our task is to show them what the anticipation of Jesus' return means to us. We want them to experience what we already know. Jesus brings joy!
Have you ever questioned why the Grinch is green? Perhaps because green is the color of envy. Some people are annoyed when others are happy. It riles them to hear laughter.
The reason for their reaction is because they miss jubilation in their own lives. They hate to see two people madly in love because their own marriage failed. A couple delighting in a baby disgusts them because they were never able to have children, or because their child died in an accident … at Christmas time.
So rather than smile, they make some wanton comment like, "I'll give that couple five years. Then, we'll see how 'lovey-dovey' they are." Or, "Just wait until that baby is a teenager. He'll break your heart." And you wonder, "Where in the world did that come from?"
The Grinch and Herod were incredibly close to joy but unwilling to join in. Instead, they decided to undermine its source. All along, the Grinch hated his existence and wanted so badly to be a part of the Who's joy, but he could not. Someone had wounded him too deeply. He could not release his anger. As long as he clutched tightly to his anger, he had no way to grab hold of anything else.
The Bible tells us to echo the joy of those who rejoice (Romans 12:15), but Grinches cannot. They lost the power to celebrate long ago, so they attempt to stifle pleasure for others. In the process, they miss opportunities they have to find joy for themselves. That brings us to the fourth sign of life as a Grinch.
You Know You're A Grinch If You Get Infuriated When Your Plans Don't Work Out (Matthew 2:16)
God knew how Herod would react to Jesus' birth and the defiance of the wise men. So the Father first warned the wise men to go home a different way (Matt. 2:12), and then He told Joseph to get Mary and Jesus out of the city (Matt. 2:13-14). This would prevent Herod's plot from succeeding.
The Bible doesn't communicate Herod's original scheme. Perhaps it was to hear from the wise men the exact location of the prophesied King so that he could kill that one baby and His family. To insure their cooperation, Herod could have had the wise men followed on their journey to Bethlehem, but he didn't. Maybe he was planning to establish a relationship with these Magi so that he could set up trade routes to the East. Whatever Herod's original plan, it didn't match with God's.
Matthew 2:16 tells us, Herod was furious when he learned of the wise men's treachery! In his anger, Herod devised a new plan. He could still make sure this threat to his throne was destroyed. Herod had killed so many of his own family members to maintain his power; it was easy to destroy the sons of total strangers. He ordered his soldiers to enter each home in Bethlehem and the surrounding area, find every boy that was two years old and under, and murder them.
Why is it that children are often the ones who suffer most when adults are unwilling to follow God's plan for their lives? Too many children are going to ruin their lives because they aren't allowed the privilege of being taught God's Word. They don't even have the option of picking God's pathway.
Great judgment is coming. Parents will stand before God and answer to Him for why they refused good spiritual direction for their children. Some of them will answer: "Well, I tried God's way when I was younger, but He didn't do things the way that I wanted. So I turned my back on Him. I got mad and walked out." That's what a Grinch does. That's what an immature child does!
God isn't obligated to follow our plan. We are obligated to follow His!
The Grinch had a plan. He placed all he had gathered from Whoville on his sled and then whipped little Max into pulling that overloaded sleigh to the highest cliff of the mountain. From there, one push would send everything crashing on the rocks below. But his plan didn't quite work out the way he thought either.
You Know You're A Grinch If Your Heart Has Never Been Changed (Matthew 2:17-18)
By the time Max reached the top of the mountain with the sleigh, it was Christmas morning. The Grinch knew that Cindy Lu and all of Whoville would be waking up soon. They would rush to their who trees to open their who presents. But all they would find would be a few pieces of torn Who wrapping paper, a Who hook or two that Who ornaments once hung on and maybe a burnt out Who bulb. The Grinch, overly pleased with himself, paused to listen to what was happening down in Whoville.
He expected to hear the sound of crying. All their presents and decorations were gone. So was their Who feast. These were what Christmas was about, the source of their joy … or so the Grinch thought.
To his surprise, instead of the sound of Who weeping, he heard the sound of Who harmony. They sang the same Who song he heard when the Who tree once stood tall in the village square. Nothing had changed. How could this be?
Suddenly, the sleigh began to slip over the edge. The Grinch reached out to grab it. He no longer sought its destruction. He didn't know why.
Within himself, he didn't have the ability to stop the sleigh from falling. But then something incredible happened. His two-sizes-too-small heart miraculously grew four sizes enabling him to save the sleigh and hoist it over his head. A genuine heartfelt smile replaced the sly ear-to-ear smirk that had marked his face.
And then he understood. The joy of Christmas comes not from the presents, the decorations, the food or any other outside source. It comes from an internal supply - a heart full of love that sees greater value in relationships than in things.
We know how the story ended for Dr. Seuss' Grinch. He descended his mountain once again, but this time, he joined the Who's in their joy, carving the roast beast himself. He became a citizen of Whoville. He didn't need to pretend anymore. All of that happened because of his heart transformation. He wasn't a Grinch anymore. He was a Who. That's where the similarity between the two stories ends.
Unlike the Grinch, Herod awoke that Christmas morning to what he expected – the sound of weeping. Mothers wept, not because their children lost their presents, but because their children were dead (Matt. 2:18). Herod never experienced a heart change. The Bible tells us that he died (Matt. 2:19), and history tells us that it was only about a year later. This was his chance. He missed it. He remained a Grinch forever.
Thirty years later, adult Jesus stood before another Herod (Luke 23:6-11). This was the son of the first Herod; the one of Jesus' childhood. He too was incredibly close to the One who could have provided joy and peace for him, but he too turned out to be a Grinch. This Herod had Jesus beaten and mocked and then returned Him to Pilate to have Him crucified.
This second Herod completed the plan his father originated – the death of the King of the Jews – which was exactly the title that Pilate placed over Jesus' head there on the cross (Matt. 27:37).
This Herod, like his father, received no joy from Jesus' presence. He would not allow Jesus to change his heart. He too remained a Grinch to the day of his grotesque death (Acts 12:22-23).
Herod is beyond help. The Grinch parable ended in a gratifying way. Your story is still unfolding. Has Jesus changed your heart? The Grinch's transformation happened due to what he heard (Rom. 10:17). Listen to this promise of God.
"And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put My Spirit in you so that you will follow My decrees and be careful to obey My regulations." (Ezek. 36:26-27)
You can't change your own heart, but God offers to do it for you. The blood Jesus shed on the cross once flowed through His heart. It can remove your sin and your bitterness. His blood can also heal your wounds (1 Peter 2:24).
A heart God has enlarged will have an increased capacity to understand spiritual things (1 Cor. 1:18; 2:14). Activities and ideas that once brought a sneer to the face become worthy of investigation. What you formerly tried to destroy or at least avoid takes on a far greater attraction than your old way of life alone in a cave.
Let God heal your heart today.
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The pairing of horseradish and beef is a heavenly one. I usually love a good horseradish sauce with rare prime rib, but steak was on sale at the grocery store and I couldn't resist pairing the two.
Don't forget to do both sides!
Now set the steak aside somewhere away from kids with poking fingers and from cats who like to jump up on the counter.
I like mayonnaise as much as the next person, but it sure isn't a very attractive substance.
I would advise steering away from yellow mustard, however.
Oh, did I mention that this method creates a lot of smoke? If you've got a kitchen hood, now would be the time to turn it on. If you don't, well, open a window, grab some fans, and don't be surprised if your smoke alarm goes off!
Let the steak rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with your horseradish sauce!
Recipe: Pan-Seared Steak with Horseradish Sauce
1 steak (ribeye, strip, or T-bone work well)
vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1-2 tbsp. prepared horseradish (to taste)
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
juice from 1/4 of a lemon
pinch of cayenne pepper
black pepper, to taste
Remove steak from refrigerator and packaging. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush with oil and salt and pepper both sides.
In a small bowl, combine horseradish, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Set aside.
Preheat nonstick pan on the stove over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, carefully place steak in the pan. Cook 2 minutes a side for medium rare. If steak is very thick (1"+) increase time or pop in a 450F oven for an additional minute per side.
Let steak rest before slicing. Serve with horseradish sauce.


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THE Scottish Independence Foundation today starts its "big push" to raise funds to nurture the grassroots of the Yes movement.
Given the name Mony a Mickle Maks a Muckle, the campaign started quietly a few weeks ago and is already bringing in money from more than 1000 people who have signed up to contribute small sums each month.
The Scottish Independence Foundation (SIF) hopes that up to 10,000 people will join the campaign and pledges that if it can get to that target, they will invest all the cash into the grassroots movement.
SIF chief executive Greg McCarra told The National: "If we can persuade up to 10,000 people to chip in a little money on a regular basis we will ensure that it goes towards winning independence through the grassroots.
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"The money raised will not go to any political party, nor will we use it to campaign for independence ourselves – that's not what we are about.
"It will go towards the sort of funding that groups across the country need to carry out their grassroots campaign."
In tomorrow's Yes DIY page The National will profile the activity which SIF has already funded and give examples of what the Mony a Mickle Maks a Muckle can help fund.
Full details of the campaign and how to register to donate can be found on the SIF website at www.sif.scot
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Paul Newton, who moved from Ireland to Scotland seven years ago and has worked as a charity fundraiser as well as campaigning for independence, is the man who dreamed up the concept.
He said: "All of us who support independence have a shared objective within a shared Yes campaign and people realise the need for funding the grassroots.
"Of the 1000 people who have already signed up, 84 were No voters in 2014 while a number of Labour Party members have signed – one person even said he was a Conservative Party member.
"About 60% of people who have signed up are under the age of 45, and 40% are over 45.
"Some 45% of the people say they are not activists and don't campaign themselves, but they want to do something to help the Yes movement, and we suspect there will be a lot of people out there who feel the same.
"We ask people to give us their details on the website and their consent to be contacted going forward, which again will help the movement."
Chair of the SIF Board Willie Wilson said: "SIF has been working hard for the movement largely under the radar, but thanks to the efforts of depute convener John Hunter-Paterson we now need to rise our profile and step up a gear."


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Accuracy of a Digital Impression System Based on Parallel Confocal Laser Technology for Implants with Consideration of Operator Experience and Implant Angulation and Depth
Beatriz Giménez, DDS/Mutlu Özcan, DDS, Dr Med Dent, PhD/Francisco Martínez-Rus, DDS, PhD/Guillermo Pradíes, DDS, PhD
DOI: 10.11607/jomi.3343
Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of a digital impression system based on parallel confocal red laser technology, taking into consideration clinical parameters such as operator experience and angulation and depth of implants. Materials and Methods: A maxillary master model with six implants (located bilaterally in the second molar, second premolar, and lateral incisor positions) was fitted with six polyether ether ketone scan bodies. One second premolar implant was placed with 30 degrees of mesial angulation; the opposite implant was positioned with 30 degrees of distal angulation. The lateral incisor implants were placed 2 or 4 mm subgingivally. Two experienced and two inexperienced operators performed intraoral scanning. Five different interimplant distances were then measured. The files obtained from the scans were imported with reverse-engineering software. Measurements were then made with a coordinate measurement machine, with values from the master model used as reference values. The deviations from the actual values were then calculated. The differences between experienced and inexperienced operators and the effects of different implant angulations and depths were compared statistically. Results: Overall, operator 3 obtained significantly less accurate results. The angulated implants did not significantly influence accuracy compared to the parallel implants. Differences were found in the amount of error in the different quadrants. The second scanned quadrant had significantly worse results than the first scanned quadrant. Impressions of the implants placed at the tissue level were less accurate than implants placed 2 and 4 mm subgingivally. Conclusions: The operator affected the accuracy of measurements, but the performance of the operator was not necessarily dependent on experience. Angulated implants did not decrease the accuracy of the digital impression system tested. The scanned distance affected the predictability of the accuracy of the scanner, and the error increased with the increased length of the scanned section.
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January-February 2015
Scroll down to read about the Google Book Scanning Project at the Moritz Law Library, the William McCulloch exhibit outside the law library main doors, ORCID and its relation to SSRN, a new tax database, an updated print cancellations list, new books at the library, and tech tips about OSU email space and using EduRoam's secure wireless network while traveling.
Google Book Scanning Project commences at the Moritz Law Library
The Ohio State University is among a select group of "Big 10" and other major research universities participating with Google in a major book scanning project that first launched nearly a decade ago. The Google Books Library Project is the largest project of its kind ever undertaken to digitize printed materials in academic research libraries. OSU began sending books from campus libraries two years ago and now it's the Moritz Law Library's turn to participate. Out-of-copyright books in the public domain (published pre-1923) have been identified for the project. Books will be unavailable for a period of about eight weeks while they are in transit and being scanned at a facility out-of-state. If you have a question or need an item right away, please contact the Circulation staff for assistance in locating a copy through interlibrary loan. Digital copies of the scanned books eventually will be made available to users through a digital archive known as the HathiTrust that currently stores approximately 10.6 million volumes. For further information on the Google Books Library Project involving OSU and other universities that are part of the CIC (Committee on Institutional Cooperation) cosortium, see the CIC's introductory page on the topic.
William McCulloch Exhibit
The career and legislative accomplishments of Congressman William M. McCulloch '25 (R-Piqua), who represented Ohio's 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives (1947-1973), are currently featured in a law library exhibit curated by Jeffrey Thomas, Archivist of the University Libraries' Ohio Congressional Archives. The exhibit, located in the display case outside the law library entrance, includes facsimile reproductions of papers, correspondence, photos, and other items included in the Archives' collection of McCulloch's papers. An alumnus of the Ohio State College of Law, McCulloch had a distinguished career as a lawyer, politician, and member of Congress. He is receiving renewed attention today for playing a pivotal role in ensuring passage of key civil rights legislation in the 1960s, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and later legislation to end housing discrimination. The exhibit highlights McCulloch's legislative accomplishments, service on crime commissions, and work on a constitutional amendment, and includes awards as well as letters of commendation from distinguished Congressional leaders at the time of his retirement. For further information, see the William M. McCulloch Papers in the Ohio Congressional Archives. The Archives' site includes a brief biography.
ORCID and SSRN
Academic writers know the difficulty of the name-ambiguity issue in publishing: problems arise in keeping track of different authors, searching for one particular author, and keeping track of all one's own publications. Names that are very common, hyphenated, and/or contain non-English characters are especially problematic when dealing with large databases and other repositories of publications. ORCID (Open Research and Contributor ID) is a free, open, non-profit effort to solve the author name ambiguity problem by creating a central registry in which each author has a unique identifier. These unique identifiers help streamline research and increase author visibility. More than one million authors have registered for an ORCID identifier. In December 2014, SSRN (Social Science Research Network) integrated ORCID identifiers into their records.
How to obtain an ORCID identifier and connect it to your SSRN profile:
Creating an ORCID identifier is a quick and easy process: simply go the ORCID ID registration page and begin with your name, e-mail, and password choice. You will receive an e-mail for verification, and then you will be directed to a page where you can begin to fill in your education, employment background and works, in order to distinguish you from all other researchers/authors with similar names. Once you have your ORCID identifier, you can log into SSRN and connect your account to your ORCID number. You will be able to connect to ORCID at the "Personal Info" page. From then on, your SSRN account will be joined to your unique ORCID identifier. If you have questions or need any help with this process, please contact Reference Librarian Stephanie Ziegler at email@example.com.
Tax Analysts
Want to keep up to date on developments in tax law? The Moritz Law Library recently added Tax Analysts to its database collection. Tax Analysts provides in-depth news and commentary in its publications Tax Notes Today, State Tax Today, and Worldwide Tax Daily. It also includes a federal research library, so you can research primary law from all three branches – legislative history, a wide range of IRS documents, CRS reports, and court cases. The snapshot below illustrates some recent headlines.
Updated Print Cancellations List
In order to realize needed savings, the Library recently cancelled a number of print publications, most of which remain available online through WestlawNext, Lexis Advance, HeinOnline, or other Library databases. An updated list of these cancellations is now available. Search the online catalog for individual titles or contact the Reference Desk for assistance. Contact Sara Sampson with any questions or concerns about the library's print cancellations.
New Books at the Moritz Law Library
See what's currently available on the Moritz Law Library's New Book Shelf including the titles below. A complete list of new materials acquired in the last month is also available.
Tech Corner: Email Space and EduRoam
Are you out of space in your OSU email? If so, try two things in Outlook: (1) make sure you are emptying your trash by right-clicking on your "deleted items" folder and selecting "empty folder" and (2) in your inbox and sent folders, sort by size (by right clicking on the "arrange by" bar and selecting size) and deleting things that you don't need, especially those things that Microsoft labels as "huge" or "enormous." If you have trouble with these steps or find that they don't solve your space problem, let the Moritz Help Desk know. We will work on increasing your mailbox quota.
Ohio State is now part of the EduRoam network. This means that OSU students and faculty who travel to other educational institutions around the world can conveniently use those institutions' secure wireless networks. These networks are not only secure, but usually faster and cheaper than other services. If you would like to configure and test out your access before you travel, access the EduRoam wifi network while you're on campus. Detailed instructions for particular devices are available from the University's OCIO.


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Established 2005
The Self-Awareness & Recovery (SAR)program is designed to reduce recidivismand incarceration rates. The goal is to help
adult and youth offenders heal from theemotional wounds they experienced
during their formative years. Through self-awareness we seek to explore the causative
factors that led to destructive life styles. Through recovery we aim to teach healthycoping skills for the preservation offreedom and prosperity for those we serve.
The best any organization can provide to the people that they serve are services that can be utilized daily. It is important that the workshops cater to those in need, as the imperfect world we live in keeps changing.
➢ Emotional support workshops for ex-felons and their families.
➢ Youth Violence Intervention Workshops.
➢ Youth intervention outreach programs for At-Risk Youth (juvenile facilities, schools, etc.)
➢ Publish quarterly newsletters.
➢ SAR approved literature, curriculums, DVD's and materials (through correctional agencies across the country).
➢ Information on transitional housing, re-entry and employment opportunities.
➢ SAR community healing circles for people who want to change their lives.
➢ Helps to reduce the recidivism rates of incarceration by working with at risk youth and community based organizations; that are working on changing the narrative of individuals affected by the war on drugs.
➢Our goal is to reduce recidivism rates of incarceration via trauma informed healing based workshops that can transform people lives with tools that lead to productive mentors in the community.


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Linville Falls Campground, located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 317, is family oriented, located next to the Linville River. It provides easy access to numerous hiking trails to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Linville Gorge area. Interpretive programs are provided on weekends during the peak recreation season. Fishing opportunities are available on the Linville River. Swimming is not allowed.
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Linville Falls, North Carolina, United States
Elevation: 118 ft
Collettsville, North Carolina, United States
Elevation: 241 ft
Hampton, Tennessee, United States
Elevation: 260 ft
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, United States
Elevation: 263 ft
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, United States
Elevation: 186 ft
Hampton, Tennessee, United States
Elevation: 205 ft
Unicoi, Tennessee, United States
Elevation: 437 ft
Poplar, North Carolina, United States
Elevation: 366 ft
Carter, Tennessee, United States
Elevation: 361 ft
Carter, Tennessee, United States
Elevation: 114 ft
Sawmills, North Carolina, United States
Elevation: 306 ft
Poplar, North Carolina, United States
Elevation: 281 ft
Celo, North Carolina, United States
Creeper Trail Campground is conveniently located at the head of one of Virginia's most scenic hike and bike trails, the Virginia Creeper Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail is an old railroad grade that was converted to a trail. It winds along the Whitetop Laurel Creek with beautiful wooded and farmland scenery. There are lots of great swimming holes along the way.
Elevation: 3500 ft
Whitetop, Virginia, United States
Breathtaking mountain views, access to the Appalachian Trail, and facilities for horse camping make this park a great destination. Mountain streams offer superb trout fishing opportunities. The park has access to the highest point in Virginia), a part of Jefferson National Forest. Grayson Highlands State Park was originally named Mount Rogers State Park and was established in 1965. Grayson Highlands encompasses 4,822 acres. Various elevation: Entrance - 3,698 feet; Visitor Center - 4,953 feet; Little Pinnacle - 5,089 feet.
Elevation: ft
Mouth Of Wilson, Virginia, United States
Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Campground located in diverse vegetation. Facilities provided include restrooms and a playground. Iron Mountain Trail and surrounding trails open year-round. This area also offers a 14 acre lake for fishing or swimming. A Virginia state fishing license, trout stamp, and National Forest stamp are required. These can be purchased at local stores, but not at the campground. An annual Kids Fishing Derby is held the 3rd Saturday in May for kids ages 5-15. For more information please call 800-628-7202.
Elevation: 3400 ft
Damascus, Virginia, United States
Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Grindstone is in Fairwood Valley, with pastures and wooded hillsides. The valley is known for outstanding trout fishing in Fox Creek. Facilities provided include restrooms, picnic tables and two impact areas. Popular activities include fishing, hiking the nature trails, horseback riding and interpretive programs. Firewood is sold at the campground. There is a local store within 5 miles of the site. Water play area and playground equipment available.
Elevation: 347 ft
Troutdale, Virginia, United States
Elevation: 170 ft
Tusculum, Tennessee, United States
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp is a primitive camping area located in Fairwood Valley and only minutes from the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. If you are looking for a private place to camp with your horses while having access to a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, this is the spot. Groups of up to 25 people with horses will enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains in your own private campground. Groups without horses are also welcome. This area is easily accessed from a paved state road. You will need to bring your own drinking water, tools for manure removal, and plan to use non-flush toilets. A nearby stream provides water for horses. Showers can be taken at a nearby campground for an additional fee.
Elevation: ft
Troutdale, Virginia, United States
Hurricane is a quiet and peaceful campground with huge trees, a creek for fishing or wading and open, grassy areas that are great for games.
Elevation: ft
Sugar Grove, Virginia, United States
Elevation: 287 ft
Rocky Fork, Tennessee, United States
Raccoon Branch Campground is located near Sugar Grove, VA and is only 11 miles from Interstate 81 via State Route 16 Making it an easily accessed overnight for travelers. Nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, this campground offers scenic mountain views, hiking from your campsite, and cold mountain streams. Every site will accommodate RV or tent camping.
Elevation: 254 ft
Sugar Grove, Virginia, United States
Elevation: 242 ft
Sparta, North Carolina, United States
Elevation: 123 ft
Mount Carmel, Tennessee, United States
Located high on a mountaintop near Camp, VA, Blue Springs Gap Cabin seems to be on top of the world. Bird watching, hiking, and fishing are nearby. There are three cozy bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room with a huge fireplace. Electricity and flush toilet add comfort to this rustic mountain setting, but there is no potable water, so you must bring your own. Open from April 1 to November 30 each year.
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Rural Retreat, Virginia, United States


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Safety is a top priority at DCIS. We have an unarmed campus safety officer (CSO) on-site at all times, and security cameras are installed throughout the building and around the school. The doors are locked at all times.
Students' personal items, such as a purse, book bag, backpack, locker, or car, may be searched whenever a school authority has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will turn up evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or school rules. In all such cases, the school will notify the student's parents/guardians about the search.
All visitors are to enter the building through the doors on the east side (Delaware Avenue). Upon arrival, they should press the button on the intercom to the right of the doors to alert the front office. Someone in the front office will ask the reason for their visit, then unlock the door remotely. All visitors must report to the main office to sign in and get a visitor pass. Someone will escort new visitors to wherever they need to go.
Emergency situations at the school are rare, but it's good to know how the school and district will respond in each situation and how parents/guardians should respond.


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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Sunday Faith Blog
'nuff said.
"O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come." Psalms 65:2
Have a prayerful Sunday........even if it's just one tiny prayer!
14 comments:
- Elmers Brother said...
James says the fervent prayer of a righteous man effects much.
Praise be to God!
- October 24, 2010 at 5:12 AM
- sue said...
Stories like this are so amazing - but they do happen.
- October 24, 2010 at 5:30 AM
I believe God may do such things under some circumstances, but it bothered me that the man says he asked "God" into his heart, a generic that could be used by all kinds of nonChristians, instead of the standard Christian "Jesus Christ?"
- October 24, 2010 at 8:02 AM
- sue said...
Anon - Don't we all implore 'God' for help, especially in dire times of need. Isn't He still the God that we are talking to - in fact, Jesus Christ. If we, in our heart, believe we are asking Jesus - who is God - to help us, then He would recognize that.
- October 24, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- Brooke said...
We all need to pray more. Heck, it can't hurt, can it? :)
- October 24, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Z, this gave me chills and I have to say, tears as well. It's so powerful, what happened to this man and to that doctor.
Their lives will never be quite the same as they were before. They received a beautiful spiritual awakening.
Miracles do happen, and I think it's best not to question them, but to accept and celebrate them and thank God. Faith can move mountains, we just have to believe.
This man was not meant to die that day. There have been many life after death experiences, and I believe there is more to heaven and earth than we can comprehend as mere mortals.
Thanks Z,
- October 24, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- Z said...
I was touched that he says he lives now wondering WHY he was given life again......
I think it's a question we all must ask ourselves each morning when we wake up...it's a great way to live, knowing we can be used.
As far as 'asking God into his heart'...what bothered me was the 'asking'.....God's there..
I always smile to myself when people say "I accepted Jesus!" It kills me to zip my lip from saying "that's big of you!"
But, yes, I think Anon's got a good point and that Sue is right, too, that it was clear these men are Christians and God the Father is the same as Christ..the Trinity's ONE, unequaled.......
- October 24, 2010 at 11:44 AM
- sue said...
Z - I have a picture of Jesus standing at the door of a building. There is no door knob - thus he must be invited in . At our church (Methodist) that is what we were taught. He will not come in unless we ask him.
If anyone has anything else on that I would be interested.
- October 24, 2010 at 12:28 PM
- Z said...
Sue, Lutherans teach that His presence is SUCH a privilege that it always seems a little funny for us to "Accept" him ...
I won't go too much into this here.
Also, they're not too into what WE can do for God because everything we do comes from him....no boasting, just doing His Will.
That's it....I respect most denominations, just balk at us ACCEPTING Jesus Christ, that's all. Just that term bugs me.
- October 24, 2010 at 2:30 PM
- sue said...
Z - Of course different denominations - and different faiths - have varying theologies.
I recall a hymn we sing: 'Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.'
That's kind of an invitation. I'm sure there are others. I can't find my hymnal right now. My books are in bins until the rooms are finished - getting ready to put the house back on the market in the spring.
- October 24, 2010 at 2:53 PM
- Z said...
In my view, "come into my heart" is a lot different than "Gee, Jesus, I think I'll ACCEPT you! Cool, huh?"
that's all. :-)
- October 24, 2010 at 3:27 PM
- Elmers Brother said...
It comes from John chapter 1 verse 12 Z,
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.
I sometimes balk at the 'Christianeze', but it seems a fairly accurate description of John 1:12.
- October 25, 2010 at 5:18 AM
- Elmers Brother said...
and as if in Ephesians 2:8,9 - eternal life is described as a gift, gifts must be accepted.
- October 25, 2010 at 5:18 AM
- Z said...
Elbro, we think a little different on this.
My point is that it's a huge gift and the way I personally frequently hear this 'acceptance' is very patronizing and bothers me.
It's not WE who do ANYTHING...even altar calls...what prompted that person to go up to the altar, himself? But..'nuff said...
thanks for the verses.
- October 25, 2010 at 9:36 AM


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Tricon has bolstered its management consultancy team with the appointment of an experienced project director.
Adrian Bayly, who joins the team following 17 years in the industry, will support Tricon's UK and Middle East operations.
Following his degree in hospitality business, Bayly started in an operational role for a leading food retail service before moving on to join foodservice consultancy the Peter Burholt Partnership, where he was involved in both design and management consultancy.
Bayly said: "The decision to join Tricon was straightforward having understood the quality of clients and the professionalism and experience of the team both in the UK and Dubai. Additionally, a strong company culture built on support and collaborative working, with a sense of community, was something that matched my personal aspirations."
Tricon managing director, Mike Coldicott, said: "Adrian can speak both languages, he understands the need for a sound strategic business case as well as how that operational and functional reality can be turned into a world-class design."
Tricon is the UK and Middle East's largest specialist foodservice consultancy. With a team of more than 40 and offices in London and Dubai it has worked on some of the world's most prestigious projects including The British Museum, Tate Modern, Google HQ Dublin, the Ned, The Palace of Westminster, The Burj al Arab Dubai, The Zayed National Museum Abu Dhabi and NATO HQ in Brussels.


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When shipping large items or several items to the same location, it is beneficial to understand how you could save on cost by utilizing pallet freight shipping. By consolidating your goods onto a pallet, you also minimize the risk of damage to single packages in transit. A tightly bound, stretch-wrapped unit of packages or goods provides strength and extra protection, and the mobility of palletized goods provides the carrier with convenience for transportation and storage.
To understand how your goods will be transported, and subsequently, your pallet freight shipping cost, you will need to look at your product(s) from the perspective of the shipper. There are several keys to calculating pallet freight rates, and the better you understand these factors, the better you will be able to package your product for the best possible rate.
Cubic Meter Volume (CBM)
If shipping internationally or domestically, you should be aware of the CBM, or Cubic Meter volume of your pallet freight.
You can calculate the CBM by multiplying the width (W) x height (H) x length (L). If your shipment has different sized items or boxes, just measure each package and then add up the total. If using pallet shipping, you can measure the entire pallet for CBM.
If using irregular or cylindrical packages, check with your carrier to determine whether they "square" the package (the diameter is considered the width and height) or you will have to multiply the radius of the package by Pi and then again by 2. Then multiply that number by the length of the package. This will give you the volume, or CBM.
Volumetric or Dimensional Weight
Shipments that are large or bulky but relatively light for their size may be charged based on dimensional weight rather than actual weight. This creates a theoretical number to be used by carriers to account for when the size and weight are not proportional, such as a pallet of ping-pong balls. Even though ping-pong balls are very light, they still take up the same volume on an airplane as a pallet of dumbbells.
Chargeable Weight
The Chargeable Weight is simply the greater sum between the dimensional weight and the actual weight. While ocean liners are less concerned about actual weight than they are volume, airline carriers are more sensitive to actual weight, and thus base their rates on dimensional weight.
Freight Classification
Within the U.S., freight transportation is mostly handled by LTL or Less-Than-Truckload shipping. Understanding your domestic pallet freight shipping cost starts with understanding the freight class of your item(s). The NMFC, National Motor Freight Classification, published by the National Motor Traffic Association, sets the standard for shipping any range of commodities in the United States. Figuring out the freight class of your goods will provide you with a common, standardized code used by carrier companies to classify and price your shipment.
There are 18 freight classes set by NMFC guidelines based on 4 factors.
1. Density
This is the primary factor in determining your freight class. Density is measured in pounds per cubic foot and will be calculated for each individual package, or for an entire pallet of items as a whole. To figure out the density of your shipment:
- Measure the height, width, and length, and then multiply them together. This will give you the total cubic inches. If you have multiple separate boxes to categorize but are combining them under the same shipment, measure each unit and then add the cubic inches to the total.
- Next, divide the total cubic inches by 1,728, the number of cubic inches in a foot.
- Divide the weight (in pounds) by the total cubic feet. This result is the pounds per cubic foot or the density.
The density gives the shipper a clear picture of how large your shipment is. When comparing prices and creating your shipping strategy, it could be beneficial to save cost by creatively manipulating the size and weight of your goods, especially when boxing and stacking your pallets.
2. Stow-ability
For obvious reasons, carriers want to know how well your package or pallet will be able to be stowed alongside usually several other shipments. A stretched-wrapped pallet is a straightforward approach to storing goods on a ship, airplane, or truck, especially if it can be stacked. Unusual dimensions or hazardous materials will create extra care and increase the freight class, and therefore the cost.
3. Handling
As your freight is loaded and unloaded, how easy is it to handle? Pallets are very easy to maneuver unless they are not stacked or bound properly. The dimension, weight, fragility, and packaging of your items will have a factor in their freight class, and the more easily mobile they are, the less the cost.
4. Liability
Are you shipping perishable produce, flat screen TV's, or an antique piano? The value of the shipment and the probability it could be stolen, damaged, or create damage to another product during the transport will be considered when creating your freight class. As you can imagine, the greater the liability risk, the higher the freight class number, and the greater the cost.
Calculating the freight class of your product based on these four factors is very important and should lead the way to developing a shipping strategy. Adjusting weight, dimensions, and packaging could possibly allow you to jump into a more advantageous freight class. Utilizing pallets are a great way to increase stow-ability, handling, and even liability ratings. Research common pallet and box sizes, and try to use the smallest size possible.
Not understanding your freight class is a missed opportunity to often times save money. Using the wrong freight class can lead to a mountain of problems, such as additional freight costs, carrier re-billing, shipment delays, invoice discrepancies, freight claim complications, and more.
Common examples of freight classes:
|Class Name
|Notes, Examples
|Weight Range/ft3
|Class 50 – Clean Freight
|Gravel, sheetrock, common building bricks, flour, cornmeal. Durable goods on a standard shrink-wrapped 4X4 pallet
|over 50 lbs
|Class 55
|Bricks, cement, mortar, hardwood flooring
|35-50 pounds
|Class 60
|Machinery in crates, crayons in boxes
|30-35 pounds
|Class 65
|Car accessories & car parts, bottled beverages, books in boxes
|22.5-30 pounds
|Class 70
|Luggage racks, food items, automobile engines
|15 to 22.5 pounds
|Class 77.5
|Tires, bathroom fixtures
|13.5 to 15 pounds
|Class 85
|Crated machinery, cast iron stoves
|12-13.5 pounds
|Class 92.5
|Computers, monitors, refrigerators
|10.5-12 pounds
|Class 100
|Boat covers, car covers, canvas, wine cases, caskets
|9-10.5 pounds
|Class 110
|Cabinets, framed artwork, table saw
|8-9 pounds
|Class 125
|Small Household Appliances
|7-8 pounds
|Class 150
|Auto sheet metal parts, bookcases,
|6-7 pounds
|Class 175
|Clothing, couches stuffed furniture
|5-6 pounds
|Class 200
|Auto sheet metal parts, aircraft parts, aluminum table, packaged mattresses,
|4-5 pounds
|Class 250
|Bamboo furniture, mattress and box spring, plasma TV
|3-4 pounds
|Class 300
|Wood cabinets, tables, chairs set up, model boats, stuffed animals
|2-3 pounds
|Class 400
|Bags of potato chips, deer antlers
|1-2 pounds
|Class 500 – Low Density or High Value
|Bags of gold dust, ping pong balls
|Less than 1 lbs.
Pallet Pricing
Many carriers offer a simplified Pallet Pricing rate, where a standard price for a pallet of goods— regardless of commodity—is charged, making it easier to calculate your shipping costs. The Pallet Pricing rate is based on the dimensions and weight of the entire palletized shipment and is set at 48" Length x 40" Width x 48" Height and less than 1650 lbs. in weight. If your shipment exceeds this standard size, your price will increase accordingly.
The Pallet Pricing rate is advantageous for your business because it saves money, but it also has other benefits for everyone involved in the transportation process. For one, a "pallet" is a common and straightforward term understood by everyone involved in the process. By using generalized terms such as this one, carriers are able to easily understand what they are getting and can conceptualize the load, which in turn allows them to make the appropriate accommodations quickly and accurately.
Additionally, you will receive more accurate freight invoices from your carrier using their simplified rate, reducing confusion about the size and weight of individual items which are subject to audit by the shipper. Your shipment's total cubic space is more easily calculated than using several different freight classes based on the NMFC model, which can be confusing and time-consuming.
With exact weight being less of a factor, a slight increase will not generally result in increased cost. Pallet pricing allows weight adjustments to be easily incorporated, as most LTL carriers simply rate each pallet within a given range.
This method, when available, is convenient for you to shop and compare rates among carriers, giving you a clear understanding of the cost on a per-pallet basis.
HS Codes
When shipping overseas, international tariffs and duties must be factored into freight cost. Fortunately, there is a unified way to categorize products and therefore anticipate the appropriate tariff.
Similar to the NMFC, the international community has a system agreed upon by most trading companies across the globe. HS Codes, or the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, or simply the Harmonized System, presents a standardized classification of the tariff and duty structure of over 205 participating countries. The system was first put to use in 1988 and is currently maintained by the World Customs Organization. HS Codes are used to ease interpretation of each nation's tariffs and duties by creating a unified classification of different types of goods.
The Harmonized System categorizes approximately 5,000 commodity groups in simple six-digit codes, broken down by Sections, Chapters, and Headings. This is presented in an 8-10 numbered HS Code such as 0901. 21.0050
The first two numbers in the HS Code are the Chapter, one of 96 distinct categories. In the above example, 09 refers to the Chapter: "Coffee, tea, maté, and spices."
The next two numbers refer to a category within any particular Chapter. In the example, 01 is the Heading "Coffee."
The last two digits recognized by the international Harmonized Code continue to get more specific, describing sub-categories of products. For instance, caffeinated coffee beans would be listed under 0901.21, but decaffeinated coffee would be 0901.22. Interestingly, instant coffee is in a completely different Heading; 21 for "miscellaneous edible preparations."
Extra digits
You may notice the HS Code in the above example doesn't stop there. Countries will use an extra 2-4 digits for country-specific classification. For instance, the 0050 in the example is used in the United States for non-organic coffee. Because these last few digits are unique, non-organic caffeinated coffee in a different country would have the same first 6 numbers, but the last 4 digits would probably be different.
Harmonized System Sections are the broadest type of classification, and Chapters (as well as Headings and Sub-Headings) are placed in one of 21 HS Code Sections. These sections are dictated by the WCO and are unified across every member country.
The HS Code Sections are:
Section 1: Animal & Animal Products (Chapter 1-5)
Section 2: Vegetable Products (Chapters 6-14)
Section 3: Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils (Chapter 15)
Section 4: Prepared Foodstuffs (Chapter 16-24)
Section 5: Mineral Products (Chapter 25-27)
Section 6: Chemicals & Allied Industries (Chapter 28-38)
Section 7: Plastics / Rubbers (Chapters 39 and 40)
Section 8: Raw Hides, Skins, Leather, & Furs (Chapter 41-43)
Section 9: Wood & Wood Products (Chapters 44-46)
Section 10: Pulp of Wood or of Other Fibrous Material (Chapters 47-49)
Section 11: Textiles (Chapters 50-63)
Section 12: Footwear / Headgear (Chapters 64-67)
Section 13: Stone / Glass (Chapters 68-70)
Section 14: Natural or Cultured Pearls (Chapter 71)
Section 15: Base Metals (Chapters 72-83)
Section 16: Machinery / Electrical (Chapters 84-85)
Section 17: Transportation (Chapters 86-89)
Section 18: Precision Instruments (Chapters 90-92)
Section 19: Arms and Ammunition (Chapters 93)
Section 20: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles (Chapters 94-96)
Section 21: Works of Art (Chapter 97)
When you begin to understand the enormous effort it takes to coordinate and deliver products either domestically or internationally, it becomes easier to understand how price can fluctuate based on the controllable factors. With a little knowledge and effort, you could save your company a considerable amount in shipping costs.


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Café noir biscuits
I have read a message from Susan Witte about biscuits in the Christmas tree around the war years. When I read it, I remembered that my mother-in-law Minny Jezelin (daughter of Alfred Jezelin, AJEKO) told me that she never wanted to eat 'café noir' cookies since her childhood years. Every year the Christmas tree was decorated at home and there were traditionally 'café noir' biscuits hung in the Christmas tree. When the tree was broken down, my mother-in-law had to eat it because food was not thrown away. At that time she had to eat so many of those cookies (although they are delicious with the coffee) that she never ate such a cookie during her life. Perhaps an idea to activate the tradition of cookies in the Christmas tree.
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Beaujolais Day.
Raise a glass to Beaujolais Day at Exchange Hotel
Celebrate like the French do this Beaujolais Day by welcoming the first wine of the season at Exchange Hotel.
Traditionally, Beaujolais wine is enjoyed whilst it is still young, like so many things in life, and that's why Beaujolais Day marks the moment this special drinkable delicacy is released into the world.
We will be hosting a spectacular event for wine lovers to come together and raise their glasses filled with the most delicious Beaujolais wines and enjoy an evening of splendour at The Exchange Hotel and we're inviting you to join us.
What you need to know.
- A Delicious 3-course meal
- Live Entertainment
- Fizz on arrival
- Half a bottle of Beaujolais wine
Call 02920 107 050 to book your tickets and join in the French wine festivities at The Exchange Hotel.


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The London Eye was a giant Ferris wheel and a well-known landmark in London.
History Edit
It was first opened in the year 2000. (PROSE: Magic of the Angels)
In the early morning of 1 January 2005, the newly regenerated Eleventh Doctor flew west over the Thames, past the Eye, whilst clinging by his fingers from his TARDIS' doorway, before climbing back aboard and being thrown nearly nine years back in time. (TV: The Eleventh Hour)
Two months later, in March, the Ninth Doctor and Rose Tyler discovered that the Nestene Consciousness used the landmark as a transmitter to activate its Autons as it was circular and that was what was needed to send the activation signal, and the pair shut down the Autons' operation. (TV: Rose) After the death of the Nestene Consciousness due to it being infected with Anti-plastic, the explosion caused the Eye to collapse and fall into the Thames. (PROSE: Rose)
In 2016, the rebuilt London Eye was again wrecked, this time by the rampaging robot K2. (COMIC: Robo Rampage)
When the end of the world came due to Sol slowly imploding, Lucy Wilson and Hobo Kostinen, making their way through an abandoned, derelict London, observed the London Eye once more tipping into the river. (PROSE: Assessment Day)


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Here Are Parenting Trends To Look Out For In 2020
Facebook has compiled a report of trends and topics to look out for in 2020. Here are the 2020 parenting trends to watch out for.
As we bid goodbye to 2019, Facebook has helpfully combined topics and trends to look out for in 2020. Inside this report are some 2020 parenting trends you need to know about.
2020 parenting trends you should watch out for
Facebook made the report to give people a hint of the trends and topics that will dominate our imagination in 2020. It made these findings by analysing thousands of topics on Facebook from January 2018 to June 2019. However, they didn't just rely on their findings on Facebook. When they noticed a particular pattern in conversation, they used other media sources to support their findings. If you want to know more about their methods, you may check the full report.
What parents need to know
The report is a global one, capturing over 13 countries, so you can imagine the size of it. Following trends across regions helped Facebook capture the diversity and ideas across the world. Our compilation focuses on trends that parents would want to take note of.
- Self-care and what it would look like
The report didn't specifically point to what self-care habits for mums are or what they will be, but it shows that in the US, people are becoming more accepting of bathing as a way to specially care for themselves. For most people, bathing is just routine, a way to clean and get going for the day, but Facebook is predicting a more complete shift in 2020. In their words, Facebook reports that people are increasingly embracing baths as a self-care ritual, using speciality soaks and chill-out music to create spa-like experiences at home. They also called it a shift in customized care.
Lifestyle trends in 2020
- Popular stuff to do with kids
The report suggests that there's an international shift towards experiences that require contact and take place in nature. People are realising that there's fun in getting their hands dirty, Facebook explains. Here are a few trends to note below:
- A new trend is emerging in Brazil, helping people try out technologies. The reports state that "by teaching students how to make something from nothing, schools are aiming to instil an entrepreneurial spirit in kids."
- Brazil is also going back to use 80s technologies for entertainment. The report explains that "to channel a less complicated time, people are embracing vintage tech, turning to 8-bit video games, and choosing to play music on cassette tapes instead of on streaming platforms."
- Indoor gardening is popular in Canada. The reports state that "more people are ordering plants online and sharing their fauna families on social media."
- Backpacking and hiking are becoming popular in India.
Quality of living in 2020
- Trends to note about health
There's a lot of information on the internet and elsewhere about what parents should and shouldn't do to protect their health. Those precautions are set to continue in 2020. In France, people are using apps to check for harmful ingredients and nutrients in the foods they consume. While in Australia, people are on the lookout for specific foods, like kefir, kimchi, and cultured butter to promote healthy kidneys, heart, and brain. Also, families in the US and Germany are cutting back on meat, serving it less and less at family dinners. Facebook reports that people are acting greener" and "seeking more plant-based foods to reduce their meat consumption."
Overall, it seems that families all over the world are looking to eat healthily and are turning towards natural foods for more health.
Which of these trends are you likely to pick up in 2020?
Read also: Are Your Kids Safe On The Internet?


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Fans that donate a new, unwrapped toy will receive a voucher for the Jan. 8 game against Binghamton
(Rochester, NY) – The Rochester Americans announced the team will collect toys for thePirate Toy Fund during each of the next four games. The 2019-20 season marks the seventh straight year in which the Amerks have hosted a Toy Drive in partnership with the Pirate Toy Fund.
The Toy Drive will take place beginning with Rochester's home game on Wednesday, Dec. 4 against the Toronto Marlies and will continue through Wednesday, Dec. 11 when the Amerks host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. All four games are set for 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena.
Fans are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys in the Pirate Toy Fund donation boxes in front of The Blue Cross Arena Box Office, located in the lower atrium, prior to each of the four games. Any fan that donates a toy will receive a complimentary ticket voucher to the Amerks home game on Wednesday, Jan. 8 against Binghamton.
The toys collected will then be distributed to children at the annual Toy Giveaway, hosted by Monroe County, on Sunday, Dec. 15 at The Blue Cross Arena. Last year's event provided toys to more than 5,000 children across the Greater Rochester Area.
Individual game tickets for the 2019-20 season start at just $16. Amerks 2019-20 Season Ticket Memberships, which start as low as just $14 per game, are on-sale now. Full-season ticket member benefits include, but are not limited to, Riverside Club VIP Room access with Amerks Alumni, family meet and greet and annual Skate with the Players event, an exclusive preseason Ice Breaker Party and much more. For more information, visit www.amerks.com or call 1-855-GO-AMERKS.
About the Pirate Toy Fund
The Pirate Toy Fund is the only nonprofit organization in the country dedicated to distributing new toys year-round to children-in-need throughout the Greater Rochester region. Founded by local children's entertainer, Gary The Happy Pirate, the Pirate Toy Fund has distributed over 250,000 toys since 1995 and continues to actively pursue new avenues to expand our mission.


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His Intimate Creations
Beethoven's piano sonatas grip us and refuse to let go
Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier is music's "Old Testament," announced legendary pianist Hans von Bülow, and Beethoven's Piano Sonatas, its "New Testament." Less than a century separates these two monumental collections, yet the analogy seems apt. J.S. Bach summarized all that had come before; Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) pointed toward the future. Bach's music rings with heavenly certitude; Beethoven's radiates human struggle.
Beethoven's life was as complex and outsize as his art—a roller-coaster ride...
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Ramakrishna mission is a famous and much revered Hindu religious and spiritual organisation, which is at the core of the worldwide Ramakrishna Movement or Vedanta Movement. Named after and inspired by Indian Saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the Ramakrishna Mission was started by Swami Vivekananda on May 1 1897. Swami Vivekananda was the chief disciple of Saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. The mission's main objective is to propagate Hinduism and Hindu philosophy of Vedanta-Advaita Vedanta and four yogic ideals- bhakti, jnana, Raja yoga and Karma. Here's more on Ramakrishna Mission and its top temples out of 157 ashrams/shrines in India arranged in no particular order in the blog.
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was a 19th-century saint, who is attributed as the inspirator of the Ramakrishna order of monks and spiritual founder of the mission. Ramakrishna was a temple priest at the Dakshineswar Temple and had attracted a lot of monastic and householder disciples. Amongst all, Narendranath Dutta was his one of the chief disciples, who later went onto be known as Vivekananda. Before Ramakrishna's death, he trusted Vivekananda to take care of young disciples. After his death, his disciples formed the first Math(monastery) in Baranagar. On May 1, 1897, Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission.
The goal and objective of the mission are purely spiritual, distancing itself from politics. Vivekananda announced Renunciation and Service as the twofold national ideals for the modern nation and he urged everyone to practice and preach these two ideals. Another belief of the mission is that service to poor is service to god. The main source of inspiration for the mission is Upanishads and Yoga in Bhagavad Gita, reinterpreted by Ramakrishna's Life and Teachings.
Apart from spiritual upliftment, Ramakrishna Mission has been an active contributor in uplifting poor. Providing basic necessities during natural calamities and disasters, Ramakrishna Mission through their Math has also been providing basic healthcare and education to millions of people across the country.
The headquarter of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, located on the banks of Hooghly River in West Bengal, the Belur Math is one of the biggest religious and spiritual centres in India. Notable for its architectural design and aesthetic beauty, the Math complex also houses numerous temples dedicated to monks of Ramakrishna Mission. The epicentre of the entire Ramakrishna Philosophy and social works, the place holds an important religious and spiritual spot.
Attractions inside Belur Math
Swami Vivekananda Temple – One of the most popular temples in India, Swami Vivekananda Temple houses the mortal remains of Swami Vivekananda.
Holy Mother Temple – Temple constructed at the site where the mortal remains of Sarada Devi (wife of Sri Ramakrishna) were consigned to flames is one of the biggest spiritual attractions in the Math.
Sri Ramakrishna Temple – Enshrining the sacred relics of Sri Ramakrishna, the temple of Sri Ramakrishna is one of the most popular Ramakrishna Temples in India.
Swami Brahmananda Temple – Temple dedicated to Swami Brahmananda, who was the first President of the Maths and Missions, Swami Brahmananda Temple is constructed where his body was cremated.
Nestled in the picturesque town of Almora, the Ramakrishna Kutir was founded by Swami Shivananda and Turiyananda in the year 1916. Both being the disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, propagated the harmonious way of living. Mainly a spiritual retreat for the monks, Kutir also welcomes tourists and devotees who are interested in missions. The Kutir also had a vast library and regular worships and fortnightly Ramnam Sankirtan are organised in the Kutir. The mission also runs various welfare programmes, including educating kids and distributing blankets to poor and needy.
Situated at the birthplace of Swami Sivananda, a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, Ramakrishna Math in Barasat was started in 1961. Shivananda is one of the core figures of Ramakrishna mission and the Math pays homage to his contributions. A major contributor to social welfare schemes in Barasat, the Math has been providing education and healthcare to the local population. Durga Puja and birthdays of core members of the Ramakrishna mission are celebrated with great joy at the Math in Kolkata.
Established in 1927, the Ramakrishna Ashrama in Rajkot serves as a major social welfare organisation in the region which also provides basic ayurvedic and homoeopathic healthcare facilities to the local population. A cultural unit, Vivekananda Institute of Value Education and Culture also organises numerous retreats, seminars, career guidance and value education programmes. Also, regular worship and fortnightly Ramnam Sankirtan are an essential part of the Ashram in Rajkot. An ideal spiritual place, Ramakrishna Ashram in Rajkot is one of the biggest and most popular Ramakrishna Ashrams in India, in terms of social contribution.
One of the most famous tourist attractions, Jaipur also features one of the most popular Ramakrishna Math. Started in 1978, the mission since then has been an active contributor in social welfare schemes. Providing homoeopathic and allopathic healthcare facilities to more than 30,000 individuals last year, the Math has shown just how much they believe in their preachings. Math also organises daily puja and bhajans and weekly religious discourses. Kali Puja is one of the many reasons to visit Ramakrishna Math in Jaipur.
Promoting a Vedanta Society, Ramakrishna Math in Hyderabad is one of the largest Ramakrishna Maths in India. The math features audio-visual galleries showcasing Vedantic teachings, pictorial museums, school of languages and many more institutions. It also organises various weekly religious seminars and cultural retreats. Daily prayers and bhajans are also a major attraction here. The mission has also been an active participant in the welfare schemes for the local population.
One of the biggest Ramakrishna Missions in India, New Delhi centre is the testimony of the Ramakrishna Mission' social contributions in uplifting the poor. Providing medical and education facilities, the Ramakrishna Mission also organises various religious and cultural events. The Mission also boasts of its two permanent exhibitions, depicting the life of Swami Vivekananda and Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi. The Mission also celebrates the birth of important figures of Ramakrishna Mission with great enthusiasm and joy.
The Math was started in 1923 and since then it has played a vital role in propagating the Vedantic teaching in the state of Maharashtra. Contributing to the social welfare of the locals, the Math provides educational and healthcare facilities to hundreds of underprivileged locals. The Mission also organises daily prayers and religious discussions.
Situated in the picturesque North Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, Ramakrishna Mission in Srinagar is a testament of the Pan-Indian reach of Ramakrishna's philosophy. Started in 1957 in one of the top travel destinations, the Mission in Kashmir has been a proactive social contributor in the valley. Providing basic education and healthcare to hundreds of locals, as well as organising seminars regarding Vedantic philosophy, the mission has proved to be an integral part of social welfare schemes in the city. One more reason to visit, the serenity of the Mission is well complemented by the scenic landscape of Kashmir.
Located in the serene city of Chandigarh, promoting the concept of Vedic Society, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama is one of the most popular Ashrams across the country. Started in a rented house in 1956, the Ashrama shifted to its current location in the year 1958. Contributing to the social upliftment of the underprivileged in the city, Ashram also provides basic healthcare and education facilities to poor and those in need. The Ashrama also organises spiritual discourses, weekly cultural and religious programmes and birthday of various religious deities are also celebrated with great furore.
Spreading its reach in the tourist city of Shimla, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama in Shimla was started in the year 2014, in the two buildings which previously housed Himachal Brahmo Samaj. The Ashrama has been an active social contributor in the city. Organising daily prayers, fortnightly Ramnam sankirtan and weekly religious classes, the Ashrama adheres to all the principles of Vedantic society.
Founded as an Ashrama in the year 1968 and added as a branch of Ramakrishna Mission in 2006, the Ashram in Bhopal provides assistance to tribal and socially backward areas around it. The Mission has been an active contributor to social welfare schemes in the state. The Ashrama also organises weekly religious discussions, daily prayers and fortnightly Ramnam Sankirtan.
Nestled in the Northeastern state of Meghalaya, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Sohra (Cherrapunjee) is the proof of collective social approach of the Mission, which believes in social unity irrespective of caste, religion or geography. Promoting the message of Vedantic philosophy and spiritual living in the scenic state of Meghalaya, the Mission has also been an active contributor to social welfare schemes in the region. A celebration of numerous Ramakrishna Mission monks is celebrated with great excitement.
One of the best Ramakrishna Mission Ashrams in India and a must-visit place in Visakhapatnam, the Ashrama is the testament of the outreach and popularity of the Ramakrishna Mission throughout the country. Situated on the Ramakrishna Beach, the Mission has been in the city since 1939. Contributing a lot to the local welfare schemes, the Mission also provides medical and education facilities to the locals of the city. Daily prayers and religious programmes are a regular occurrence in the Mission at Visakhapatnam.
An Ashram that was blessed by the stay of Swami Vivekananda in the year 1891-1892, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial in Porbandar is one of the few Missions that have been personally associated with Swami Vivekananda. Providing social assistance to numerous underprivileged members of the society, the Mission has been a prominent part of the social welfare schemes in West Indian state. The Mission is also organising permanent exhibitions of Swami Vivekananda and various cultural events about Vedanta and its preachings.
Ramakrishna Mission has been an integral part of religious and spiritual preachings in India. A believer of Vedanta, the society has been working hard to provide a better life to thousands of poor and provide spiritual liberation to all. One of the best religious societies in India, the mission takes you a step closer to the end goal of harmony and inner peace. So, don't think much and explore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrams and Temples in India.


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Born 200 years ago, Frederick Douglass lives on through collaborative at SRU
Feb. 14, 2018
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - Frederick Douglass was born into slavery 200 years ago, but the leader of the abolitionist movement is remembered today in many ways. One important way is through the work of the Frederick Douglass Institute, a collaborative between Slippery Rock University and each of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education universities.
The FDI's purpose is to create inclusive university communities and transformative connections among historically underrepresented students and faculty, as well as other communities across the Commonwealth and beyond.
To celebrate the bicentennial of Douglass' birth, SRU's FDI is supporting a student cultural immersion trip to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, where Douglass escaped slavery in 1838, not far from where he was born, Feb. 14, 1818, in Talbot County, Maryland.
Douglass went on to become one of the most well-known civil rights activists of the 19th century, writing several autobiographies about his experiences as a slave and life after the Civil War, as well as advising presidents, championing human rights causes and being appointed to several political positions.
SRU students will be able to learn more about Douglass, thanks to an $800 grant from the FDI to the Black Action Society, SRU's student organization that promotes the African-American experience. BAS is leading the cultural immersion trip to Baltimore, Feb. 23-24. It is open to all SRU students and will include an underground railroad tour.
"Frederick Douglass was a slave on the Inner Harbor, so they'll see how he was able to escape," said Ursula Payne, professor of dance and director of SRU's FDI. "The FDI has supported their cultural trips, but it's student-driven. They (the BAS) determine where they want to go and they organize it; it's great leadership they are demonstrating."
Approximately 50 students and three chaperones will make the trip, which costs $50 per student and includes transportation, hotel, a group meal and tours, thanks to funding by the FDI and the Slippery Rock Student Government Association.
"It's huge support," said Kennedy Moore, a junior resort recreation and hospitality management major from Braddock, who is the BAS president. "In the past, we've gone to places like Washington, D.C. or New York, so this is something new for us this year and we can explore a new area. I'm grateful that (FDI) contributes to our educational programs and they believe what we are doing is important."
The FDI is promoting several activities to celebrate Douglass' anniversary.
Payne and Cindy LaCom, professor of interdisciplinary programs and director of the gender studies program, will present a paper at the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Interdisciplinary Conference, hosted by West Chester University, April 5-6. The conference will include research presentations related to FDI's initiatives from across the State System.
Payne and LaCom's paper, titled "Intersectionality, Social Justice and the Media," explains their strategy of incorporating programs that invite the campus community to rethink intersections of race, gender, class and social justice.
The FDI is also is collaborating with a wide variety of departments to introduce diversity topics into discussions, including social justice for an upcoming speaker Feb. 28 hosted by the Criminology and Security Studies Department, and a speaking event cosponsored by the Gender Studies program and the Parks, Conservation and Recreational Therapy Department. FDI and Gender Studies will also cosponsor two residencies with guest lecturers teaching master classes as part of this spring's Kaleidoscope Arts Festival at SRU.
The Department of Dance will perform at the speaking event receptions with performance art that reflects the tone of the discussions. SRU's Afro-Colombian Dance Ensemble will perform at the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Interdisciplinary Conference.
"This will be great exposure for our dance program and for the State System to see that we have students who are studying forms of the African diaspora," Payne said. "(The FDI) is about raising consciousness but also about spreading cultural awareness as well."
The FDI invites students to apply for the Frederick Douglass Research Award, which recognizes the principles exemplified by Douglass and the value he placed on education and human rights. SRU students are eligible to apply for the $600 award. The recipient is expected to participate in FDI activities and serve as a student ambassador for the collaborative. Application deadline is Feb. 28. An application is available by clicking here.
Additionally, the FDI announced the newly created Dr. Thomas Gaither Award for Excellence to be given to a student who best exemplifies the qualities of activism and leadership in social justice. Thomas Gaither, professor emeritus of Biology who taught at SRU for 38 years, worked in the Civil Rights Movement as an original Freedom Rider and with the Friendship Nine has been honored globally and documented by the Smithsonian Institute. Click here to view the announcement and contribute.
For more information about the FDI, contact Payne at 724.738.4509 or firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information about the BAS cultural immersion trip to Baltimore, contact Moore at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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