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For many former St. John's University employees, retirement doesn't end their attachment to the institution that was such an important part of their lives for so many years. Their commitment to the University and its unique Vincentian mission remains strong, and while they may no longer be on campus on a daily basis, continuing as an active member of the St. John's community remains a source of pride for these loyal men and women.
Photo Gallery Many continue their affiliation through participation in the St. John's University Retirees Association, an organization created to provide a strong link between retired employees and the University by fostering social interaction among its members. One of the more popular opportunities for the members to get together is by attending the Retirees Association Mass and Luncheon, held twice each year on the Queens campus. "Our retirees are the ones who have really contributed to the foundation of the University," noted Rev. Joseph V. Daly, C.M. '73G, '75GEd, Special Assistant to the President and Moderator of the Retirees Association. "They have built it by their hard work and by their example, by their respect for one another and for all those who need their help. They really tell the story of St. John's."As is traditional, the Spring Luncheon began with Mass in St. Thomas More Church. Everyone then gathered for lunch in the D'Angelo Center where, in addition to catching up on what's been happening with each other, they listened as Robert Wile '99SVC, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, Office of the President, thanked them for their long-standing loyalty to St. John's. "St. John's is a university that each of us can be proud of," he said. "Each of you, in one way or another, is responsible for the success of St. John's. You have all been a part of that success. In many ways the look of the University has changed over the years, but our roots remain the same, and our commitment to service grows stronger every year." Not surprisingly, whenever retirees return to campus, they marvel at the changes that have taken place since they were on staff. Regardless of how long they've been retired, they remember what it was like when they were here and take pride in what St. John's has become. For these former employees, the sense of continuity that links the University's past and present engenders feelings of satisfaction for what they have helped to accomplish."The facilities have improved tremendously since I was working here," remarked Dick Krempecki, who served as Head Coach of the swimming team from 1961 to 1985. "They've done a good job in the Athletics Department, especially in the area of academic help for student-athletes. That was one of the areas that I was involved with and I'm very happy to see the improvement. And yet, in the ways that really matter, I believe that St. John's is still the same university today that it always was, especially with how it cares for the students." Anne Marie Basso '93G has wonderful memories of the 22 years that she spent at St. John's. As a Laboratory Supervisor at St. John's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, she had the privilege of working with three different Academic Deans, each of whom was personally committed to ensuring that the students would always be their most important priority. As both an alumna and former employee, she is proud to be affiliated with what she considers to be one of the country's finest universities."St. John's is much more progressive today than it ever was, and I like that," she said. " It's doing such wonderful things to serve the needs of the students, as well as others in the community who need its help. I think that's a reflection of the religious life here, which is something else that I really like. You know, two of my children went to school here, and with all of those connections, I know that St. John's will always be important to me." During her time at St. John's, Carolyn Browne '95C held a variety of positions before retiring after 13 years as an Administrative Assistant in the Department of Fine Arts. Having worked in different areas of the University, she was always aware of how the unique Vincentian mission could be found in nearly every aspect of the St. John's experience. " I always loved the atmosphere and the mission of St. John's," she said. "Everything about St. John's was just wonderful when I was working here, and it still is. The University is such a special place, and I love coming back. Besides working here I also earned my B.A. in English from St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Honestly, coming back here is like going back home."

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
Strawberries and rhubarb are in season… which makes this pretty much the best time of year.
Once you try this recipe, you will never try another. There will be no reason to ever try another recipe for Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie again- this one is the best!
(Try topping this pie, fresh out of the oven, with my 40-Calorie Vanilla Bean Ice Cream! I also recommend trying the So Delicious Coconut Milk Ice Creams- yum! )
My dad has been making this my whole life. And his Grandma made this recipe before that…
You're going to want to make more than one of these. They freeze wonderfully and you'll want to try to keep one on hand for when you have guests. I imagine you'll become sort of famous to your friends and family when they try this pie… well, my dad has anyway. He's known for having a few of the best recipes: his potato salad, lasagna, and this pie. And lucky for me, this Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie is accidentally vegan!
If I were able to hand out a sample of this vegan strawberry-rhubarb pie to one million people today, I'd have at least one million new blog readers by tomorrow.
That's not exactly possible for me though, so you'll just have to take my word for it. ;)
- 2 pie crusts (I highly recommend my BEST Pie Crust Recipe for this pie- it is much better than store-bought crust. If you really need to save some time though, many of the pre-made pie crusts are vegan, just be sure to get the refrigerated, uncooked dough.)
- 2 heaping cups rhubarb, chopped
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced (can substitute this with more rhubarb for just a rhubarb pie, blueberries, or a mixture of berries)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- *optional: 20 drops of orange-flavored stevia OR orange zest, to taste
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a pie tin with one pie crust.
- In a bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, and orange flavor if you are using it.
- Put half of the strawberries and half of the rhubarb into your pie.
- Sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture.
- Add the remaining strawberries and rhubarb to the pie, then sprinkle with the rest of the sugar mixture.
- Put your remaining pie crust on top of the pie, and crimp the edges to hold it together.
- Cut slits in the top of the pie to allow air to escape while it's cooking.
- If you are using my BEST Pie Crust Recipe, I like to add the brown sugar glaze that I recommend in that recipe.
- Use strips of tinfoil to cover the pie edges so that they don't over cook.
- Bake pie for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Be sure the watch the pie towards the end so that the edges don't burn- they should be a nice golden brown.


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Teaching children how to write takes time. And according to a new study, it is well worth your time to teach them proper handwriting skills.
A new study from Florida International University (FIU) finds learning to write better earlier can impact overall academic performance later on in life.
At REM Learning Center in South Miami-Dade, teaching 4 and 5-year-olds to write is a priority. The Children's Trust funded a study that finds how well these children learn to write will have a significant impact on their school grades later on.
FIU researchers analyzed information from 3,000 Miami-Dade public school student, first when they were in preschool and then in second grade. "We found that kids who had higher scores on the fine motor writing test in pre-K had better grades and better Stanford Achievement Test scores in second grade both in reading and math," said Laura Dinehart, an FIU Writing Study researcher.
Pre-k students with good grades in writing had B averages in second grade math and reading. Pre-K students who did poorly in writing had C averages. Researchers are still looking into why. "We think it could be attention," Dinehart said. "We think kids that have greater attention skills could also have greater writing skills because they're able to focus and they're able to copy."
The results have researchers encouraging parents now to work on writing with their kids. "But now I'm realizing I probably should focus a little bit more on it," said Maryanne Mullery, a mother. "I never really sat down with them. I provide them materials and let them access it as they want to."
Drawing helps too, but now the proof is in penmanship and its impact on academic performance.
Do you think writing has had an impact on your children later on? Will this make you more likely to work with them on their writings skills when they're young? Leave your thoughts below.
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July 2011
Congrats PT
2nd Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
CHHS Dean Earns Praise
Human Trafficking
CHHS Recognition Night
New MSN Tracks
Nursing Professor Selected as Candidate
Phi Alpha Induction Ceremony
OT Month Celebrated
Run 4 Rehab
Social Work Advocacy Day
Project: We Care
Dean's List
Free Screenings Provided
Research Grant Winner
Blood Drive
Addictions Advocacy Day
Social Work Connects to Community
Hantack Happenings
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The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) recently reaffirmed the accreditation status of the Physical Therapy Department's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The reaccreditation extends through June 30, 2021.
"Accreditation is a voluntary process," noted Rebecca K. Wojcik, PT, Ed.D., GCS, Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Health and Human Services at GSU.
"We engage in this process to affirm the high quality of education we provide to students. We're very pleased that the program has been recognized for its compliance with the CAPTE's evaluative criteria for the accreditation of education programs for the preparation of physical therapists," Dr. Wojcik said.
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education may be reached at 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, email@example.com, (703) 684-2782 or (703) 706-3245.
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Hats off to the 44 students from the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) who recently participated in the College's second Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
Caren M. Schranz is the first DrOT degree recipient in the College. Schranz is an adjunct Occupational Therapy instructor for CHHS.
The doctorates in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing Practice elevate graduates to new levels of expertise and qualifications in their respective fields. The professional doctorate focuses primarily on the knowledge graduates need for advanced or entry-level practice.
"The degree candidates for DPT, DrOT and DNP reflect GSU's commitment to educational access and our belief that we as an institution must provide our constituents the opportunities to achieve in the professional practice world," noted Linda F. Samson, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services.
One year ago, a total of 20 doctoral graduates from CHHS—two Doctor of Nursing Practice students and 18 Doctor of Physical Therapy students—participated in the University's historic, first-ever Hooding Ceremony.
In a February memo to the University community, GSU Provost and VP for Academic Affairs Terry Allison, Ph.D., praised CHHS Dean Linda F. Samson, Ph.D., for the work she did while serving as Interim Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies.
In the memo, Dr. Allison stated that he appreciated Dean Samson's "tremendous contributions and find it amazing what she was able to achieve in OSPR (Office of Sponsored Programs and Research) while managing exceptional growth in her college and contributing nationally to her profession."
GSU President Elaine P. Maimon noted that "Dean Samson oversaw a phenomenal growth in federal funding and put into place a framework on which to build a sustained campus effort to continue to increase grant funding."
Professor James "Chip" Coldren has been named as Acting Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research.
More than 150 students, field instructors, social workers, and members of the community attended a free conference, Stop Human Trafficking: Implications for Social Work Practice, on March 4 at GSU. The event was hosted by the Illinois Social Work Field Directors' Network and held at two locations: GSU and the DePaul Center.
Coordinating the conference at GSU was Jo Anne Smith, MSW, LCSW, Director of Field Education in the Department of Social Work, College of Health and Human Services.
In her introduction to the day's events, Smith noted that the Social Work curriculum at GSU is "dedicated to the idea that the citizens of our communities — those who are vulnerable and marginalized — deserve the care and dignity they need to live full and fulfilling lives. ... This [human trafficking] is everyone's problem and everyone's responsibility to solve."
Serving as moderator for the conference was Jesse Munoz, Assistant Dean of Student Relations, Director of Field Placement, Graduate School of Social Work, Dominican University in River Forest. Conference participants included: Lisa Fedina, MSW, Coordinator of the Rescue and Restore Project of the Illinois Department of Human Services; Ellyce Dalberg of the Salvation Army's STOP-IT program; Brenda Myers-Powell of the Cook County Sheriff's Women's Justice Program and the Dreamcatcher Foundation; and Frank Massolini of the Salvation Army's Promise (Partnership to Rescue Our Minors from Sexual Exploitation) Program. An afternoon presentation on human trafficking in South India was conducted by Ashley Brooks, MA, and Rob Brooks, JD. Five hours of CEUs were offered for all licensed social workers in attendance.
According to the United Nation's Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking, an estimated 2.5 million people are in forced labor (including sexual exploitation) at any given time as a result of trafficking. Under the legal definition of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, trafficking victims in the U.S. can be divided into three populations:
The presentation by Brenda Myers-Powell was particularly riveting, as the 53-year-old woman discussed the 25 years she spent as a prostitute in Chicago.
Today Myers-Powell is a member of the Cook County Sheriff's Department's prostitution intervention team, and is a co-founder of the Dreamcatcher Foundation. A not-for-profit organization, since 2007 the Dreamcatcher Foundation has focused on improving the lives of Chicago's most disadvantaged and disenfranchised young women, ages 12-25, through education, empowerment, and prevention of sexual exploitation.
"We have to address the demand side of this problem, too," Myers-Powell noted in her presentation. "We have to teach young men and boys that buying sex from women and girls is violence against women."
Individuals who know that someone is a victim of human trafficking should call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center 24-hour Hotline at 1-888-3737-888.
Fourteen students and eight supervisors, preceptors, and field instructors were honored recently when the College of Health and Human Services hosted its 2011 Recognition Night in the Hall of Governors at GSU.
As master of ceremonies for the evening, Communication Disorders Associate Professor Catherine Balthazar, Ph.D., stated "Some of these students are recognized for their academic accomplishments, some for service, some for demonstrating growth; but all of them are truly multidimensional people who make our college proud."
Caren Schranz (left), named Outstanding Doctoral Student, is also the Department of Occupational Therapy's very first Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate. Caren receives congratulations from (right) Beth Cada, Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy.
Also honored were eight "extraordinary people who have volunteered their time and expertise in the service of giving our students strong field experiences," Dr. Balthazar said. "Our professions, and this college, rely upon supervisors, preceptors, and field instructors to provide high quality practical experiences. Those we honor tonight have proven to be true mentors, who are skilled not just in their professional areas of practice, but also in the nurturing of new professionals," she said.
CHHS Dean Linda Samson, Ph.D., presented the awards to the individuals honored for their extraordinary achievement as supervisors, preceptors, and field instructors:
Kenneth Williams, Director of Marketing for Aunt Martha's Health Network, receives an award for Outstanding Preceptor from CHHS Dean Linda Samson. Williams is also a graduate of GSU's Master of Health Administration Program.
In her closing remarks, Dr. Balthazar quoted Mohandas Gandhi who said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Dr. Balthazar added, "We can see that the people we honor tonight have found themselves by choosing a life of service. It is the hallmark of our college and this university to have such commitment to the greater good."
In response to the increasing complexity of today's healthcare environment and the growing need for advanced nursing education, the Nursing Department now offers four new tracks in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program.
"It's been our institutional commitment to advancing educational attainment for nurses, because we believe that greater knowledge leads to improved patient outcomes," noted CHHS Dean Linda Samson, Ph.D., RN, BC; NEA, BC.
The four additional tracks include:
Students enrolled in this track will gain advanced skills in pharmacology, pathophysiology and health assessment, as well as a wealth of supervised classroom and clinical experiences in all aspects of primary care. Graduates will play a key role in providing primary health care services for the estimated 1.8 million new individuals in Illinois who will need access to medical care, under the new healthcare reform act.
The Department of Nursing offers a certificate to prepare nurses who have already attained a master's or doctoral degree in a clinical nursing speciality and who aspire to work as a Family Nurse Practitioner in an advanced practice setting.
At the fascinating crossroads of law and medicine, forensic nursing students will receive Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training, as well as advanced training in risk management, patient safety, and nursing law.
Under healthcare reform, nurse informaticians will be required to understand and interact with the new information systems that hospitals and healthcare organizations will require.
For more information on any of the new MSN tracks, e-mail Linda McCann at email@example.com
Nancy MacMullen, Ph.D., RNC-HROB, APN/CNS, CNE, Interim Chair of the Nursing Department in the College of Health and Human Services, has been selected as a candidate for the position of Region 5 Coordinator of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).
The only international nursing honor society, STII is a global community of nurse leaders with members who belong to 469 chapters and who live in 86 countries. Through this network, members use knowledge, scholarship, service, and learning to improve the health of the world's people.
The STTI election will be held November 1, 2011, during the 41st Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Convention in Grapevine, Texas.
The Social Work Department recently hosted the 2011 Induction Ceremony for the GSU Chapter of Phi Alpha National Honor Society.
The GSU chapter of Phi Alpha — the National Honor Society for Social Work students — is Omicron Beta. The purpose of the Phi Alpha Honor society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and to promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.
The motto of Phi Alpha is "Through Knowledge — the Challenge to Serve."
Officers of the Omicron Beta Chapter of Phi Alpha currently include: Cynthia King-Myers, President; Tonyia Kelley, Vice President; Yvette Smith-Walker, Secretary; and Tamara Lewis, Treasurer. New officer elections are forthcoming. Maristela Zell, Ph.D., LCSW, Associate Professor in the Social Work Department, serves as faculty representative for the GSU chapter of Phi Alpha.
Newly-inducted members of the Phi Alpha National Honor Society include:
Addressing the new inductees, Gerri Outlaw, Ed.D., chair of GSU's Social Work Department, said, "I hope you are aware of how important you're seen. You are the top academic students, the cream of the crop," she said."The emphasis in Phi Alpha, of course, is on academic excellence. But more important than that is the continuous civic engagement and service you provide. I hope that you will continue to be the fine and exemplary social workers that you are right now."
Serving as featured speaker for the Induction Ceremony was Fernando Rayas, a BSW alumnus from GSU who went on to receive his MSW from Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rayas currently serves as a community organizer for Gamaliel of Metro Chicago (GMC), an affiliate of the Gamaliel Foundation, a nationally recognized network of grassroots community organizations working in the areas of youth issues, immigration reform, health care, access to transportation, workforce development and education. Rayas has been working with Jerry Kellman, who served as President Barack Obama's mentor in Gamaliel during the 1980s.
"It's an honor to be back here at my alma mater," Rayas noted. "I appreciate the background in policy that I learned through my social work studies. As a social worker, you have to understand policy and systemic change, as well as people and personal interaction. The macro and micro come together," he said.
"As a community organizer, I work with individuals in their leadership development and empowerment. I help these individuals realize that they can make a difference in solving the challenges of their communities.
"The correct answer to why you do what you do as a social worker is because you want to change the world. As a social worker, you are not here to be famous, or popular, or to become wealthy. You're here to change the world," Rayas said.
First year Occupational Therapy (OT) students exhibited student pride — as well as pride in their profession — when they hosted a fair in celebration of Occupational Therapy.
The students, all members of the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), set up a variety of colorful, informational, and interactive displays in the Cafeteria Annex. Occupational Therapy students were on hand to answer the most frequently asked question: What does an Occupational Therapist do?
Representing GSU at the National Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in Philadelphia in April were (pictured, left and right) Russ Thompson, Vice President of SOTA, and Ashleigh Goetz, President of GSU's SOTA.
While networking at the conference in Philadelphia, Goetz and Thompson discovered that their GSU Occupational Therapy faculty members are widely known, respected, and held in very high regard across the Occupational Therapy profession.
Next year's national conference will be held in Indianapolis; Goetz is hoping to see a large contingent of GSU students in attendance.
The weather may have been a bit cool and cloudy, but that didn't keep approximately 80 individuals from participating recently in the first-ever Run 4 Rehab, a 5K (3.1 mile) run and 2-mile walk sponsored May 7 by the Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA) of Governors State University.
The Run for Rehab served as a benefit to raise funds for the Miami-Marquette Challenge, a national competition between physical therapy schools to collect and distribute money for physical therapy research grants around the country; additional funds were to go to the PTSA.
According to event director Andy Jellema, first-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student at GSU, a final tally is not yet complete, but he estimates that at least $400 was raised by the event.
Participants all received an event T-shirt, a "goody bag," and were treated to refreshments at the conclusion of their run/walk.
Awards were given to the overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group. Click here for complete race results.
The PTSA plans an even bigger event next year.
Pictured above right are Joyce Sligar, University Lecturer in the PT Department and Faculty Advisor to the PTSA, and DPT student Andy Jellema, event director. At left, several GSU Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT) students, as well as faculty members, volunteered or participated in the Run 4 Rehab, including (left to right) students Diana Biehl, Christie Ader, and Rose Porod; Associate Professor of PT, Dr. Dale Schuit, and students Randi Elliott, Tina Oria, and Ashley Kayes.
Social Work students from the College of Health and Human Services came out in full force to support Social Work Advocacy Day in Springfield this past March.
GSU tied for first place with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the most number of students participating in the day's events; both schools had 119 students in attendance. The second highest attendance (92 students) came from the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by Illinois State University, with 87 students in attendance.
A total of 17 social work programs from across the state were represented in Springfield for Social Work Advocacy Day, culminating in a record number of close to 900 social workers and social work students participating in this year's event.
Coordinating the event with members and officers of the GSU Social Work Student Organization was Phyllis West, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work. Accompanying West were colleagues Lorri Glass, Ph.D., LCSW, ACSW, Assistant Professor in the Social Work Department, and Asabi Yakini, Ph.D, a lecturer in the Social Work Department.
Amazing School Spirit
Commenting on the day's events, Dr. West noted that, "in addition to learning about urgent financial matters impacting human service organizations, throughout the day students demonstrated an amazing school spirit and a desire to learn more about policy."
First year Bachelor of Social Work student Jennifer Goudreau, of Bradley, said she had been to Springfield before on field trips, but had never had such an "enriching, hands-on experience" in observing government at work." Goudreau had the opportunity to sit in on a State Government Administration Committee meeting, at which State Representative Lisa Dugan was serving as vice-chairperson. "It was great to be in the middle of it all," Goudreau said.
The top issue of concern for the students was the financial budget, Goudreau noted. "Social services — things like mental health and domestic violence centers — you don't realize how important these programs are until you need them," she said. "We realize that cuts have to come from somewhere, but I'm hoping they can find somewhere else to cut."
According to the Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Joel L. Rubin, MSW, CAE, writing on the NASW-IL website: "Our large numbers could not have come at a more important time: serious issues of budget cuts to human services ... are a significant area of focus, in addition to implementation of healthcare reform in Illinois and Medicaid reform in the state."
Thanks were extended to Sheree Sanderson, Director of Student Engagement and College Relations at GSU, who provided support services for the trip, and helped secure a second bus needed to transport the large GSU contingent.
Some Social Work students from Social Welfare Policy II class, led by Associate Professor of Social Work Dr. Adelle Sanders, DPA, MSW, took the College of Health and Human Services' mission ("Make Someone's Life Better") to heart recently when they conducted a fundraising initiative to support military families and veterans.The students behind Project: We Care include Monica Clanton, Judy Marion, and Juanita Sanders. According to Clanton, the project was "in response to First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden's "Joining Forces" campaign to help active duty military families facing a long list of unique challenges."We decided to extend our project to include military veterans," Clanton noted. "We wanted to thank these individuals for their commitment and service."According to Clanton, the students sought donations of gift certificates, grocery cards, store gift cards and gas cards from local businesses. They also received donations of baked goods for their two-day bake sale held on campus. Food 4 Less in Chicago Heights was an extremely generous contributor to Project: We Care, as were Jewel Food Stores in Chicago Heights and Angelica's Bakery in Hazel Crest. The Chicago Heights Vet Center contributed giveaways for the families, and Project: We Care also received a great deal of support from Keith White, Coordinator for Veterans and Military Personnal at GSU. The recipients of the students' fundraising efforts include: a soldier deployed in Afghanistan with five children whose wife was recently laid off; a reservist with two children at risk of becoming homeless; a 35-year-old unemployed Desert Storm veteran with five children, and an unemployed 41-year-old disabled Desert Storm veteran with two children, among others. Proceeds raised from this initiative were turned over at the University's Military Appreciation Day Celebration in the Hall of Governors on May 27. Military Appreciation Day was spearheaded by Vanessa Newby, Director of Student Life and Development.
CHHS recognized 218 undergraduate students who made the Spring 2011 Dean's List.
"I'd like to congratulate each and every one of our undergraduate students," said Linda Samson, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. "Our students have shown a great deal of commitment to their course of study. They are poised to fulfill the mission of our College, which is to 'Make Someone's Life Better.'"
Dean's List honors come only to undergraduate students who earn a minimum of 3.70 grade point average or higher during the trimester and take at least six credit hours during the term.
Seven GSU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students paid a recent visit to St. Benedict's School in Blue Island where they screened approximately 40 children (6th through 8th grade) for scoliosis.
Joyce Sligar, PT, MBA, MA, University Lecturer in the Physical Therapy Department, and Robin Washington, PT, Ph.D., CRC, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, accompanied the DPT students, who included: Takara Ebbin, Victor Ferenzi, Brianna Lynch, Andrea Myles, Kristin Rauch, Amanda Schlitt, and Kali Smith.
Scoliosis occurs when the spine features one or more sideward curves, in addition to the normal forward and backward curves; sometimes the spine is also rotated, causing the ribs to protrude on one side. In addition to cerebral palsy, fractures, and bone diseases, other causes of scoliosis include unequal leg length, abnormal postural habits, and injury to the spine.
It's important that children be screened for this disorder, since it can progress to the point of pain, spinal damage, and interference with breathing. If caught early, various interventions such as posture training, exercise under a physical therapist's supervision, spinal bracing, or surgery may be needed to prevent further progression of the abnormal posture.
Aj'a D. Johnson, a senior in the Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) Program in Communication Disorders and a participant in the University's Honors Program, was awarded a $250 Student Research Grant grant from the Honors Council of the Illinois Region.
Since September, Johnson has been working with Jennifer Armstrong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders, on a research grant related to literacy assessment. "I am studying the emergent literacy information in preschool classrooms, and comparing classrooms that use a literacy assessment to those that do not," Johnson said.
"I am extremely proud of this student and her commitment to not only the completion of this project, but to the process of learning more about the need for emergent literacy activity in the preschool environment," said Dr. Armstrong.
"This project has grown from a review of current literature related to the topic, to exploratory qualitative research that will include the use of surveys, focus groups, and interviews. Aj'a will make a great addition to our graduate program in the fall."
According to Johnson, "the most challenging part of the project has been the whole design aspect — figuring out how to design a study that is feasible and valid.
"Being an undergraduate student," Johnson continued. "I have not had much experience with research projects. I received a great deal of support from Dr. Armstrong and Assistant Professor Dr. Tywanda Jiles in the Department of Early Childhood Education. It's been extremely interesting having the opportunity to learn firsthand what goes into the development and execution of a research project."
Johnson plans on completing the research project and beginning GSU's Master of Health Science (MHS) in Communication Disorders program this August. She is also serving as the incoming president of the GSU student chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association.
Thanks to GSU Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) student Kimberly Land for coordinating a much-needed Blood Drive in February here at GSU.
A total of 25 individuals attempted to donate; 20 donors were accepted. According to the Heartland Blood Centers — the recipients of the donations — 20 donors is considered a successful blood drive.
Congratulations, Kimberly, and thank you GSU!
Graduate and undergraduate students from Addictions Studies 525, Clinical Approaches to Addictions Treatment, extended their learning beyond the classroom this spring by participating in the Second Annual Advocacy Day sponsored by CORE-Illinois, in cooperation with the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. (IAODAPCA)
After accompanying their instructor, James Golding, MSW, MHS, CRADC, CCJP, MAC, to the three-day IAODAPCA conference held in March in Itasca, the students decided as a group to travel by bus to Springfield in order to advocate against state budget cutbacks to funding for addictions treatment and prevention services in Illinois.
The students (and one alumna) who journeyed to Springfield with Golding include:
According to Golding, the students had an opportunity to meet with two senators, to whom they proposed an idea for obtaining additional revenue for addictions treatment and prevention services. Their idea? Take one percent of what the state earns from gambling, which, as Golding points out, is an addiction, as well. Use the one percent for prevention, since the state has cut the budget for prevention to zero.
Members of the community had an opportunity to participate in two highly informative and interactive events earlier this year, hosted by Asabi S. Yakini, Ph.D., LCSW, a lecturer in the Department of Social Work.
As part of Dr. Yakini's Social Work 335 — Diversity and Social Justice —class, nearly 100 people attended "An Evening with African American Researchers" in February in the Hall of Honors at GSU.
Discussing their experiences and challenges as researchers were Lorri Glass, Ph.D., LCSW, ACSW, Assistant Professor of Social Work at GSU; E. Jean Johnson, Ph.D., at GSU, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling; Phyllis West, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, Assistant Professor of Social Work at GSU; and Yolanda Green-Rodgers, MSW, from the Department of Children and Family Services in Champaign-Urbana. A question and answer session followed the researchers' presentations.
Dr. Yakini's Social Work 320 — Introduction to Social Work — class presented a three-hour "Grant Writing and Community Development Forum" on June 15 in Engbretson Hall. Nearly 65 individuals attended this event.
Serving as panelists were:
(Editor's Note: Hantack Happenings is a new feature of the E-Pulse newsletter, highlighting the activities and achievements of the College of Health and Human Services' Grants Office.)
On your way to campus, some of you may have noticed the white frame house near the red barn across the street from Tony Tasset's sculpture, Paul. Originally the home of a family named Hantack, this building has housed the College of Health and Human Services' (CHHS) Grants Office since 2007.
This building is the center of activity for two of CHHS' grant projects:
The purpose of the first grant is to put unemployed, dislocated, and underemployed individuals to work by providing training and establishing career ladders in the health professions.
The purpose of the second grant is to build research infrastructure within CHHS. Much has been accomplished on both projects over the last six months. Health Care Jobs for Chicago Southland
The Health Care Jobs for Chicago Southland Program (HCJ) welcomed a new job developer, LaKia Colquitt, in February. Formerly with the South Suburban Council in Hazel Crest, LaKia comes to the project with experience in community organization, community outreach, and job development.
On the HCJ project, LaKia's role is to build and maintain relationships with local health care providers to facilitate the placement and hiring of individuals who complete the training programs offered by the project's partners. LaKia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from GSU.
On February 24-25, the HCJ project, in conjunction with one of the project's partners, the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Metro Chicago, offered a free Employment Boot Camp and Career Fair with priority for employment given to HCJ participants. This event offered seminars on best practices for today's job hunting that included use of social media, behavioral interviewing, resume/cover letter writing, family finances and credit repair.
Featured guest speaker at the career event's opening night was State Senator Toi Hutchison (40th District). In photo at left, Senator Hutchison speaks with Career Fair organizer Shari Lewis, Assistant HCJ Project Director/Case Manager Coordinator, and Robert Bliese, HCJ Project Director.
Senator Hutchison addressed the need for an educated workforce that would be ready to jump on opportunities made available to them.
"This recession may feel bottomless, but we're going to get out of this," she said. "Will you be ready? I'm doing everything possible to open doors as wide as possible and advocate for you the best I can," Senator Hutchison told the audience.
In addition to the seminars, participants received one-on-one help with interviewing techniques, critiquing of resumes and setting up job hunt appropriate email and social networking accounts. Participants who attended the boot camp activities were given exclusive access to employers during the first half of the job fair on the following day.
Some of the healthcare employers attending the event were Aunt Martha's Health Centers, Access Family Health Society, Advocate Health Systems, Franciscan Community Care, Franciscan-St. James Hospital, Bright Star Health Care and Alverno Clinical Laboratories. Several participants were hired by employers at the job fair.
In the News!
The Healthcare Jobs for Chicago Southland Program was recently in the news. A full-length feature in the Chicago Sun-Times can be accessed here.
Angela Davis, a graduate assistant based at Hantack House and supported by the HDR grant, was one of two students to receive this year's Outstanding Graduate Student Award from GSU's Department of Health Administration. Congratulations to Angela!
With Angela's graduation this June, we welcomed a new graduate assistant into the fold. Jasmine Jackson, also a graduate student in Health Administration, started working on the HDR project in May, 2011.
Jackson holds a bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She will receive her Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree from GSU in the fall.
Three research-related workshops were held this spring, all funded by HDR. In February, a workshop on the Analysis of Large Data Sets was presented by Dr. Richard T. Campbell, Professor of Biostatistics and Sociology, Institute for Health Research and Policy and School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois at Chicago.
In March, a workshop on Qualitative Research was presented by Dr. Lisa Sharp, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Medicine, Health Promotion Research, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago.
Most recently, Dr. Young Ik Cho, Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Public Health, Division of Health Policy and Administration and Research Associate Professor in the Survey Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Chicago, presented a workshop on Survey Research.
Finally, grants staff members supported CHHS Dean Linda Samson in applying for two comprehensive, multimillion dollar grants designed to build on the success of the HDR grant. Both grants involve continuing CHHS' partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago and both focus on extending GSU's health disparity research.
The first is an Exploratory Center of Excellence Grant submitted to National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities; the second focuses on cancer research and training and was submitted to the National Cancer Institute.
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Here is a look at the life of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Democratic Senator from Nevada.
Personal: Birth date: December 2, 1939
Birth place: Searchlight, Nevada
Birth name: Harry Mason Reid
Father: Harry Reid Sr., miner
Mother: Inez (Jaynes) Reid
Marriage: Landra (Gould) Reid (1959-present)
Children: Key, 1974; Josh, 1971; Leif, 1968; Rory, 1962; Lana, 1961
Education: Southern Utah State College, A.S., 1959; Utah State University, B.S., 1961; George Washington School of Law, J.D., 1964
Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Other Facts: Senate Majority Leader is the highest elected office achieved by a Mormon in U.S. history.
He was a middleweight amateur boxer.
Reid and his wife both converted to the LDS church in college. He had been raised nonreligious and his wife was raised Jewish.
Timeline: 1961-1964 - U.S. Capitol police officer (while in law school).
1964-1966 - City Attorney for Henderson, Nevada.
1969-1970 - Member of the Nevada State Assembly.
1970-1974 - Wins election as the youngest lieutenant governor in Nevada history, at age 30.
1974 - Resigns as lieutenant governor to run for the U.S. Senate, but loses to Paul Laxalt.
1977-1981 - Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission.
January 1983-January 1987 - U.S. Representative from Nevada's 1st District.
November 4, 1986 - Wins election to the U.S. Senate.
November 3, 1992 - Wins a second term in the Senate.
November 3, 1998 - Re-elected to the U.S. Senate.
January 1999-January 2005 - Democratic party Whip in the Senate.
November 2, 2004 - Re-elected to the U.S. Senate.
2005-2007 - Senate Minority Leader.


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I've always seen irony in the acronym "IP" for "Intellectual Property," a term that is difficult to escape if you spend any time in front of high-tech media. In the IT industry, everybody knows that IP stands for "Internet Protocol." Of course, I'm sure you've already noticed this confusion, and you've probably heard others mention it before now. This curious repetition could easily go in the category of eerie but irrelevant oddities, like the classic announcement that "live spelled backwards is evil." The significance, however, is not in the mere collision of two-letter acronyms. The thing that is funny (or sad, depending on your temperament) is that, more than likely, the reason this collision occurred is that the corporate attorneys and portfolio managers who visited the "Intellectual Property" buzzword on the IT industry didn't even know what the Internet Protocol is.
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The Made2Game Alternative Review: Starhawk
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The Made2Game Alternative Review: Starhawk
Format: PS3
Developer: Lightbox Interactive / Sony Santa Monica
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Review by: Mick Fraser
Score: 8/10
Hey, stranger. Yeah, you. Come over here, I got somethin' for ya...
I seen you 'round here, askin' folk about Emmett Graves an' Syd Cutter, pokin' your nose into what happened at White Sands. Stirrin' up trouble, maybe. Or perhaps you wanna hear the story o' Graves an' Cutter an' their Starhawks? Hell, maybe you just wanna know if the story's worth hearin' in the first place.
First off, you gotta decide somethin' about yourself. If you wanna understand what Graves did, you gotta understand how Graves thinks – so you gotta figure what you are. You a team player? Or another goddamn lone wolf? Lone wolves don't do well 'round these parts.
Fair enough. You go ahead an' think on it.
So... Graves? Came out here with Cutter – you know about him, no? One-eyed Brit with a mule named Annabelle – yeah, and she is some mule... Anyhow, Graves an' Cutter come through here pickin' up gigs from Rifters, poor bastards out prospectin' for Rift Energy on the rim. Someone's gotta watch out for 'em, see – cuz the biggest problem Rifters face is Outcasts.
You don't know what an Outcast is? Christ. Where the hell you bin, boy? Ok, listen: Stand too close to raw Rift Energy, it gets in you, turns your blood blue, lights y'up like a stick o' dynamite. Turns you bad, too, head-bad. That's an Outcast. Far as I know, only one man ever walked away from somethin' like that: Emmett Graves. Oh, Cutter worked some magic on him, true enough, an' he walks around now just like you an' me... O'course, he glows like a scab an' that scares folk, but he's a good guy.
Yeah, good with a gun, too; good in a Hawk. Moves 'round a battlefield like he was born on one. Rifles, pistols— hell, fella can make a rocket launcher sing like a hummin'bird. O'course there're some things you can't put down with just bullets. Like the Apex Warriors them Outcasts call on, them big blue bastards made outta raw Rift Energy…
Luckily, Cutter's mule Annabelle's got some tricks under her tail. One press of a button from Graves, an' old Annabelle up there in low orbit can drop anythin' he needs inside of ten seconds. Guns, sniper towers, walls an' turrets, even mechs an' rides. All he needs is enough Rift Energy to power Cutter's gadgets an' he can call down a goddamn army.
But anyway, anyway, I'm gettin' stirred up here... Where was I? Oh, yeah, sure... So, Graves an' Cutter come through White Sands lookin' to protect some miners staked a claim, only they got all caught up in a war. Yeah, didn't I tell you? White Sands is where Graves grew up. Where him an' his brother Logan had their own claim, until... Well. Boom. Anyway, the scabs were united in White Sands, see, under some crazy Rift-poisoned bastard called himself the Outlaw, an' they were tootin' stolen mechs an' all kinds o' hardware. An' old Graves, he went it alone to save the town –'cept for Cutter up in orbit. Rest o' the townsfolk, old man Jonah, Sheriff Tracy, they did what they could but they was just bit-parters. Graves was the man of the moment, if you get me, though why he never just walked away I can't say...
You never answered my question, y'know: You a lone-wolf? You don't look so lean to me. Plenty of work 'round here for a team player, though. People always lookin' for gun-arms, people always needin' protection. You could find yourself a team, work together, protect a few claims from waves of Outcast scabs. Good money in it, long as you work together. Heh, communication. That's the key. A good team out here, fellas who know how to dig in an' defend, they can make a fortune. Pitch up, drop some defences, protect the claim, an' you're in business.
Hell, you could go it alone if you want, get yourself caught up in a turf war over Rift. Get yourself an eye in the sky with a mule of his own – he could send you anything you ask for in seconds, just like Cutter does for Graves. But a word to the wise: battlefields 'round here can get real messy real fast, men an' scabs an' tanks an' Hawks, turrets blowin' holes in everythin', can get to be a real death-match, team or not. They can get a little crowded, too – one time I saw 32 Hawks goin' at each other, all at once. 32! Can you believe it? True as I'm sittin' here, it happened. Happens more than you'd think.
You get yourself a bird, you're good. Flyin' one ain't all that hard. Easy to pick up, tricky to master. But there's plenty of ammo around. See those crates up there? Aerial caches, they call 'em. The Hawks are pretty smart, too; fly close enough an' the bird'll do the rest.
So what d'ya think? Maybe you'll stick around, huh? Place is pretty as a picture most o' the time, an' on a clear day you can see for miles. Plenty to do, too; even if Graves' story turns out to be a little short an' sweet, you can make a grand livin' out there fightin' folk just for the sake o' fightin'. Hell, y'know, sometimes I swear it's all just a game to them mercs. Just a crazy game.
So, you gotta choice to make, stranger. You can leave if ya want, or you can carry on pokin' your nose in – might even get to the bottom of why Graves did what he did at White Sands. Or you can join the war out there with the mercs and the scabs, an' try to make an honest livin' outta killin'...
It's up to you, friend. All the way.
Words by Mick Fraser (Twitter: @Jedi_Beats_Tank)
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Committee for Independent Non-Partisan Law Enforcement (CINPLE) ad against Sheriff Joe Arpaio public of when he said being called KKK is an honor
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012I ran into Art Mobley of Phoenix at the Independent Voter Network (IVN) Discussion Forum today, and he told me that an ad was created from the Committee for Independent Non-Partisan Law Enforcement (CINPLE) against Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The ad alerts and reminds the public of when Arpaio said that being equated to Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was an honor.
*On a side note: I have a lot of respect for Art Mobley because of his advocacy in Africa when he helped Nelson Mandela. I admire people who commit to great humanitarian causes.
What I especially like about the Committee for the Independent Non-Partisan Law Enforcement (CINPLE) is that it believes partisanship does not belong in the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
I agree with that philosophy.
This is why I have always supported independent candidate Mike Stauffer for Sheriff.
You can hear the ad spot by clicking play on the photo of Sheriff Joe Arpaio.


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Federally Mandated Literacy Tests to Buy Newspapers, Religion Classes to Attend Churches, Others
Democrats might be right. It's obvious that Americans have become a stupid people. Our schools have disgorged students who have fallen to the bottom of the barrel in literacy, math and science scores, late-night comedians have no lack for citizens on the street that have no cue about law or history, and as voters…. well, as voters we've been stupid enough to elect people like | Read More »


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Tags: spirit life, Spirit Power, Spirituality
Can you imagine, getting in your car, turning on the ignition, placing it in forward or reverse, and flooring it - WITHOUT EVER GRABBING THE STEERING WHEEL?
That is what most people do every day with their spiritual life when they think life happens instead of taking charge of their spirit power and STEERING their life for the desired outcomes.
The only thing worse is a Churchy Christian who turns the car on, puts it in neutral, and then STANDS ON THE BRAKES to make sure nothing goes wrong. This too is a waste of spirit power.
I used the be one of the latter. May now be erring in the direction of the former. Now there is a realization that will hurt…..


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KHIZANISHVILI, Zurab - 7.9 mil. Who the hell's he?
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Used to play for Boca Jnrs.Originally Posted by steds
Parmi | #1 draft pick | Jake King is **** | PM me for my list of CW posters you shouldn't talk cricket with in Cricket ChatCome and Paint Turtle
Cheats & Divers are back to defend their title.
- As featured in The Independent.
"Straight out of England's Bumper Book of Balls ups"
- Mike Selvey on England's first innings collapse at The Gabba
Just to give this a little bump. Ten signed up, so we need ten more in about four and a half days' time.
Some of last year's stars still to join: I'm looking at Burpey & SP here particularly...
my side is in
13 weeks early
Career cricket
311 wickets @16.54 and 3021 runs @ 34.56 from 176 games over 11 years H.S 178*
Member of the CW GreenCricket Web Career:(end of season 11) FC: 7404 runs @ 30.85 H.S 253* : One Day: 7331 runs @ 48.55 H.S 155*
Off season: FC 1209 @ 52.51 & One Day: 921 @ 92.10COD4: djs clanWorld Of Warcraft: just sensational
Oi. Seven places left. Get your arses into gear.
i like rice cakes.
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In-joke, Henry.
I'll win it this season.Originally Posted by BoyBrumby
Don't quote me on that though.
Come on all you slack sods! Still 7 teams short!
Here's the link: http://epldreamteam.sportal.com.au/
Do the right thing!
ok ill sign up in a sec...
i think ill take it seriously this season rather than last years squad made up entirely of dutch and australian players
I just made a team, to fill the numbers.
President of SKAS - Kat is King | Proud member of CVAAS - One of the best | LRPLTAS - Rosco rocks!
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Okay, first and foremost, am I conspiracy nutter? No. I am a truth-seeker. Illuminati exists. Whether you like it or not, Illuminati/Zionism did/does exist. I love Islam and there are signs and symbols where we know Illuminati exists and The same is for Christianity, the bible mentions things regarding illuminati. I'm just thinking, how can both books speak of these signs? And the bible goes deeper and speak more on these illuminati stuff. (note: it talks about 666 which the Qur'an does not and the 666 is being portrayed by the music industry who are controlled by Masonic figures today) The Quran has several miracles that the bible doesn't have. I love Islam and I know Islam is the truth due to all the signs of the seas, the mood, the Earth But how comes there is nothing on illuminati? |
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the illuminati folows the anti-Christ :P and u have to remember there are some things in the old testament that are correct because it is a book from god right? but the new bible has been changed right? by people who shouldnt mess with thing, people who destroy things. and maybe, the quran was decided not to focus on these things because they are not important. the only thing that is important in this life, other than the signs and what nots. are our actions.... and the lessons the quran teaches is supposed to help us....dont u think?
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Flanders: I have offered several translations of Al-'Imran 54 and nothing will be gained by offering more. The words are what the words are. The fact that they do not support your prejudice is very much your problem. The words of the Qur'an are the very words of Allah (Subhana wa Ta'ala); and nowhere does He say: 'I am a liar!' What Allah (Subhana wa Ta'ala) is meaning in this verse (and in others like it) is very simple. It is this: No matter what hardship others put against you, place your trust in Me. I will guide you where you need to go, and no one can prevent Me. Do I think that He would plot against me, or deceive me? No! And I have 68 years of experience to justify my trust. I've nothing more to say on this matter. |
Paulus: It does not matter what is said back by others about what I have said, when Allah is a deceiver and plotted against others. Don´t you think he can plot against you to? Don´t you think he can deceive you to? Okey you still need more, you talk about language.. OK take this sentence in Arabic: Al-i-Imran (3:54) وَمَكَرُوا وَمَكَرَ اللَّـهُ ۖ وَاللَّـهُ خَيْرُ الْمَاكِرِينَ ﴿٥٤﴾ Can you translate? And you know when someone translate the Qur´an into English it should be right, someone can´t change this word deceive to plan. That makes Muslims just trying to do the same thing like Allah to deceive... Does it not? |
Salamun Alaikum my brothers. According to my little knowledge both religeon & modern education. 'Illuminati' is true and is existing. Becouse Illuminatist are pretending worshipping Iblis (Shaitan) and work for him according to the well-known musicians e.g |
Flanders: You quote Al-'Imran 54: "And they (the disbelievers) schemed, and Allah schemed (against them): and Allah is the best of schemers." You then go on to say that: 'The Arabic word used here for scheme (or plot) is makara, which literally means deceit. If Allah is deceitful toward unbelievers, then there is little basis for denying that Muslims are allowed to do the same'. I wish to comment only on your use of language. I'm sure you are aware that an Arabic word may have a range of meanings, depending on the context in which it is used. In Al-'Imran 54 the words used are 'wamakaru' - meaning 'and they schemed'; and 'wamakara' - meaning 'and planned'. This verse has been translated: 'And (the unbelievers) plotted and planned, and Allah too planned, and the best of planners is Allah.' (Yusuf Ali). 'And they devised, and God devised, and God is the best of devisers.' (Arberry). 'And they planned and Allah (also) planned, and Allah is the best of planners.' (Shakir). 'The unbelievers plotted and God planned, but God is a much better planner.' (Sarwar). 'And the disbelievers planned, but Allah planned. And Allah is the best of planners.' (H/K/Saheeh) You refer to Al-Anfal 30. Here the words used are 'yamkuru' - meaning plotted; 'wayamkuruna' - meaning 'and they were planning'; and 'wayamkuru - meaning 'and (also) was planning'. This verse has been translated: 'Remember how the Unbelievers plotted against thee, to keep thee in bonds, or slay thee, or get thee out (of thy home). They plot and plan, and Allah too plans; but the best of planners is Allah.' (Yusuf Ali). 'And when the unbelievers were devising against thee, to confine thee, or slay thee, or to expel thee, and were devising, and God was devising; and God is the best of devisers.' (Arberry). 'And when those who disbelieved devised plans against you that they might confine you or slay you or drive you away; and they devised plans and Allah too had arranged a plan; and Allah is the best of planners.' (Shakir). 'The unbelievers planned to imprison, murder or expel you (Muhammad) from your city. They make evil plans but God too plans and God's plans are the best.' (Sarwar). 'The disbelievers plot and scheme to neutralise you, or kill you, or banish you. However, they plot and scheme, but so does GOD. GOD is the best schemer.' (Khalifa). 'And (remember, O Muhammad), when those who disbelieved plotted against you to restrain you or kill you or evict you (from Makkah). But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners.' (H/K/Saheeh). You cite Yunus 10. In this verse the words used are 'makran' - meaning '(in) planning'; and 'tamkuruna' - meaning 'you plot'. This verse has been translated: 'When We make mankind taste of some mercy after adversity hath touched them, behold! they take to plotting against Our Signs! Say: "Swifter to plan is Allah!" Verily, Our messengers record all the plots that ye make!' (Yusuf Ali). 'When We let the people taste mercy after hardship has visited them, lo, they have a device concerning Our signs. Say: 'God is swifter at devising; surely Our messengers are writing down what you are devising'. (Arberry). 'And when We make people taste of mercy after an affliction touches them, lo ! they devise plans against Our communication. Say: Allah is quicker to plan; surely Our messengers write down what you plan'. (Shakir). 'When people are granted mercy after having suffered hardship, they begin to plot against Our revelations. Say, "God is the most swift in His plans." Our angelic messengers record all that you plot'. (Sarwar). 'When we bestow mercy upon the people, after adversity had afflicted them, they immediately scheme against our revelations! Say, "GOD's scheming is far more effective. For our messengers are recording everything you scheme." '(Khalifa). 'And when We give the people a taste of mercy after adversity has touched them, at once they conspire against Our verses. Say, "Allah is swifter in strategy." Indeed, Our messengers record that which you conspire.' (H/K/Saheeh) My point: You will note that in each of your citations the word 'deceit' is not used once. Be careful in your use of language when you attempt to translate the Qur'an. People might suppose that you mean to deceive! |
Sadie: Qur'an (3:54) - "And they (the disbelievers) schemed, and Allah schemed (against them): and Allah is the best of schemers." The Arabic word used here for scheme (or plot) is makara, which literally means deceit. If Allah is deceitful toward unbelievers, then there is little basis for denying that Muslims are allowed to do the same. Qur'an (8:30 and 10:21) Taken collectively these verses are interpreted to mean that there are circumstances when a Muslim may be "compelled" to deceive others for a greater purpose. Qur'an (16:106) - Establishes that there are circumstances that can "compel" a Muslim to tell a lie. What can you say to this Sadie? |
The Anti-Christ is a person who carry the biggest temptation/trial ever occurred on earth, he is one eyed, liar, he already exist/living but he did not announce about himself yet. his appearance is one of the signs of the Hour(End of world and start of afterlife), when he appear he will claim to be god but of course he is a liar.. he decorate the evil/falsehood to make it looks like good/truth and will distort the good/truth to make it looks like evil...etc Muslims are supposed to not follow/obey him. We seek refuge in Allah from his temptation.. and reading the first ten verses from Sourah Al Kahf no.18 is a protection from him. As we know, many Jews rejected/denied the real Messiah/Christ (Jesus son of Mary, peace be upon both of them) because they wanted their Messiah to be a king as David and Solomon(pbut), while Jesus the Christ pbuh was calling them to be kings over their own egos and rule their kingdoms/bodies by controlling the ego and free the spirit/soul/mind in love with Allah. spiritually message/kingdom and not as material. (but they rejected him) and they are still waiting the prophecy of having a Messiah/Christ to occur. that is why they will follow the fake/liar/anti Christ. Some jews are not just waiting but they are preparing the way to this fake Christ.. illuminati and free masons and Zionists are working for this goal/plot from long time preparing the way for his appearance.. in a away that when it happens no one will be able to refuse him from his power/control/system on earth..(this power Allah allowed it to him as a trial to all of us, while there is no power in fact but by Allah) as good believers/muslims will refuse him and that is why there have been always a war against Islam. and at the end we believe that Jesus the real Christ (son of Mary) will come as a sign of the Hour, and will kill the anti-Christ. Thanks! and good luck for every seeker of the truth to find it and follows it. |
Aug 25 at 12:00
OK very good information. Hmm but you know who is Allah then? Because I got to say this, if Antichrist is a liar and Muslims are allowed to lie... Then what is right? I am just saying, okey?
(Aug 25 at 13:27)
sorry I did not get it! did I say that muslims are allowed to lie?
(Aug 25 at 13:34)
No OK I am just saying... I want the truth. Lies are lies, they should come into the light...
(Aug 25 at 13:50)
No they're not allowed to lie. Give your proofs Flanders.
(Sep 03 at 10:40)
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We have been told in hadith that the Anti-Christ is one eyed. as you know the all seeing one eye is the greatest symbol/sign for the illuminati and free masons. Good luck in finding the truth:) |
Aug 23 at 12:29
Evil does not ever, ever, triumph over good. That's because Allaah SWT is in charge and NO ONEelse. Praise be to Alaah for his power and glory, it is unsurpassed and cannot be rivalled. Every single living thing will tremble in fear when facing Him. Hee has all the power. So it is better for you to focus on building up your deen, for your sake and those who are around you. Be a role model, a good one. Illuminati or any one-eyed monsters, well they will be taken care of. Don't worry about that, Alllaah is watching.
(Aug 23 at 18:20)
What is Antichrist going to do then if he is the one who are gonna tell the world about what? Who are the Antichrist in Islam then?
(Aug 25 at 07:45)
The Qur'an doesn't mention it because it isn't important. Allah SWT KNOWS what is important. Qur'an warns us enough times about Shaitan and that covers it. All that does not have healthy, good outcomes belongs in the Shaitan category. So it's easy to work out. Don' t waste your time on such miserably insignificant things, instead focus on learning more about and strengthening your deen. Your time is important. |
Is Illuminati a bunch of wrong doers? |
Aug 22 at 18:51
supposedly they follow the Antichrist,,,so...yeah,,,that would be wrong.
(Aug 23 at 04:21)
But who are people of the Illuminati?
(Aug 23 at 12:37)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati but if you are saying you believe they are controlling the world, then you aren't supposed to know. it's a SECRET society. shhhh!
(Aug 23 at 12:48)
abul rauf
Ohh so I must be quiet?
(Aug 24 at 10:49)
i'm just kidding dude. i have a very good friend who is quite intelligent who believes in the illuminati. but if it is a secret society, then how would anyone know who they are? dude man there are lots of theories. i meet a guy who claimed to be the last american rothschild once. he lives in st. pete. claimed to have the second largest collection of faberge eggs in the world. http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/bloodlines/ uhm. john jacob astor. never heard him put in there before. makes sense he was the richest man ever. no carnegie or vandebilts? chinese family? new one to me? you go ned
(Aug 24 at 13:06)
abul rauf
The Bible mentions nothing about the original Illuminati; a group founded in Bavaria in 1176 and disbanded by the Bavarian government in 1785. There is no evidence whatsoever that the Bavarian Illuminati survived its suppression; however, this has not prevented conspiracy theorists from claiming that it did indeed survive, and that its descendents control and manipulate world events to this day; for example the French Revolution; the assassination of John F. Kennedy; and the (ongoing) formation of the 'New World Order'. The Bible mentions nothing about those people who, today, call themselves 'Illuminati'. Christian Evangelicals, however, claim that it does. In support of their claim they cite certain biblical verses said to 'predict' a New World Order, brought about by the 'Illuminati'. Here are the principal biblical texts most often put forward by the Evangelicals. All are taken from the King James Version of the Bible (the favoured Evangelical version). Make of them what you will: Mark 13:22 - For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if [it were] possible, even the elect. Revelation 16:14 - For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, [which] go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. Jude 1:4 - For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. Revelation 3:9 - Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Ephesians 5:11 - And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them]. Regarding the number 666: The author of the Book of Revelation (in which the number is contained) was writing at a time of great persecution; when the Christian church was under attack from Rome, in the reign of Nero. The book uses obscure and exaggerated imagery and continues to be interpreted in several ways. Some see it as a broad view of history; some as referring only to the events of the apostolic era; some that it refers to future events (the end times and subsequent judgement). Still others say that it does not refer to actual event or people at all, but is an allegory of the spiritual life and the endless struggle between good and evil. The number of the beast (666) has been identified with the Emperor Nero; with the antichrist; with the Catholic Church; and with Satan himself. Some say that the meaning will be revealed only during the End Times. How best to decide which of the many interpretations is true? Write each one down on a slip of paper. Then stand at the top of a flight of stairs (any stairs will do). Toss the papers into the air. The one that lands closest to you is probably the one you should select! |
Aug 22 at 06:59
how ya been paul? that's funny. so my friend you used to flip a coin wasn't far off. are you telling me the jews don't control international finance? don't tell me you don't believe that the rothschilds are shape shifters? so bar codes aren't the mark of the beast. and the mark of the beast shall be on their foreheads and right hands. don't you know the tracking chips they are putting in pets is just a trial run. have you never seen an american dollar bill? the pyramid with the eye over it. no word on who allah wills to guide and those he causes to err, or seals their hearts?
(Aug 22 at 10:12)
abul rauf
Hi Mike, I'm fine, thanks. How are things with you?
(Aug 22 at 10:17)
it's all good.
(Aug 22 at 10:29)
abul rauf
Glad to hear it. Off to bonny Scotland for a break, so look after yourself! See you in Sept, inshallah.
(Aug 22 at 10:34)
cool, have fun. have a johnnie walker blue for me.
(Aug 22 at 10:47)
abul rauf
JazakAllah Khair, Paul. You really helped me! :) Turns out I was paranoid with all these stuff. Islam is the only solution.
(Aug 24 at 07:17)
Anytime. Glad to be of help. Sorry for the late reply; I've been on holiday.
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JAMES Beattie was content with a point as Oxford United were held to a goalless draw by his Accrington Stanley side.
The hosts were in control of the first half but after failing to convert it into a breakthrough they had to withstand heavy pressure after the break.
Goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli was named man-of-the-match for his role and the Accrington boss was pleased to take something from the game.
He said: "I'm very happy with a point. We had chances to win the game, but we would have taken a point before it.
"Oxford are a very good side and I can see them causing a lot of problems for a lot of teams in this league.
"We looked a lot more solid, and our shape was better.
"The lads are disappointed, which is a great sign for me.
"Dave Kitson and James Constable will cause a lot of problems for defences in this league and I think we marshalled them quite well.
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2 Wadsworth Laboratories, New York State Health Department, Albany
Purpose: This article argues for the use of modality specificity as a unifying framework by which to conceptualize and diagnose central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). The intent is to generate dialogue and critical discussion in this area of study.
Method: Research in the cognitive, behavioral, and neural sciences that relates to the concept of modality specificity was reviewed and synthesized.
Results: Modality specificity has a long history as an organizing construct within a diverse collection of mainstream scientific disciplines. The principle of modality specificity was contrasted with the unimodal inclusive framework, which holds that auditory tests alone are sufficient to make the CAPD diagnosis. Evidence from a large body of data demonstrated that the unimodal framework was unable to delineate modality-specific processes from more generalized dysfunction; it lacked discriminant validity and resulted in an incomplete assessment. Consequently, any hypothetical model resulting from incomplete assessments or potential therapies that are based on indeterminate diagnoses are themselves questionable, and caution should be used in their application.
Conclusions: Improving specificity of diagnosis is an imperative core issue to the area of CAPD. Without specificity, the concept has little explanatory power. Because of serious flaws in concept and design, the unimodal inclusive framework should be abandoned in favor of a more valid approach that uses modality specificity.
Key Words: central auditory processing disorder, modality specificity
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