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The University of British Columbia - Course Schedule
Welcome to UBC's Course Schedule. On this site you will be able to browse courses, save them to a worklist, view them in a timetable and even register for them!
Registration Reminder: One-hour courses are actually only 50 minutes long and one-and-a-half-hour classes are 80 minutes long so you have time to get to your next class
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Using the drop-down box at the top of the page, select the campus and the session for which you wish to view courses.
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BeebEm - BBC Micro and Master 128 Emulator
BeebEm is a BBC Micro and Master 128 emulator. It enables you to run BBC Micro software on your PC. BeebEm was first developed for UNIX systems in 1994 by Dave Gilbert and was then ported to Microsoft Windows.
To run the latest Windows version of BeebEm you will need Windows XP or later (v4.03 runs on Windows 98). The UNIX version will run on most UNIX based systems and Linux (the Windows version also runs quite well on Linux using wine). The full source code for BeebEm is included in the downloads and is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
BeebEm will run most BBC Micro software including Elite, Exile and Revs. It will also run most BBC Micro ROM software (e.g. Wordwise).
The software page has links to sites where you can download software. You can also download OddJob, a previously unreleased game for the BBC Micro.
Download version 4.14 for Windows: BeebEm414.exe
This is a self-extracting installation that contains everything you need to run BeebEm. If you prefer you can download version 4.14 in ZIP format: BeebEm414.zip. Once you have installed or unzipped the file read the help and run BeebEm.exe.
View the BeebEm CHANGES log to see what is new in V4.14.
The Master 512 Co-Processor and TMS5220 Speech Generator emulation have been removed from the latest version of BeebEm (due to code licensing issues). If you wish to try these features then you can download v4.03, as a self-extracting installation BeebEm403.exe or a ZIP BeebEm403.zip.
If you find that the latest version runs a bit slowly (and you have read the configuration hints in the Help) then you could try version 1.05. This version does not support the Master 128 mode and some other features but it should run faster. Download it here: BeebEm105.zip
If you have any problems running or using BeebEm then email me, Mike, with your comments: beebem.support -AT- googlemail.com
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Well, how are you all! Happy Tuesday yet again. And again, sadly I don't have a finish :( Although I did pin a tutorial on the granny squares, because I am so tempted. Funny thing is Megan saw my pin and texted me she was already cutting squares to make her first granny square block! Funny, we really are the same person. So I did cut some of my favorite prints just tonight so I can make up some granny blocks. Hopefully you will be seeing some of those soon.
Megan's tutorial for the darling apron from the MBS sliced contest posted yesterday, be sure to check it out, cute!
And some eye candy from last week...
Awesome Swoon pillow from gemini stitches...
Rebecca from Sew festive made this little sneak peak, can't wait to see the real thing!
Postage stamp quilt from confessions of a a fabric addict
Heather from Crafting dot dot dot, octagonal orb...pretty cool!
Alright, what do you have going on this week???
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I have the best blog readers. (Yes, I'm buttering you up.) I'm always aware of how great you guys are, but you're at your best when I've had to say goodbye to a furry friend. Your comments that you've left at those times have touched me and moved me in ways I can't express.
Since I have nothing for you today, could you please go give Monika some of your comforting words? Monika had to say goodbye to one of her dogs and I'm sure she could use all the love she can get. If you're not a regular reader of hers and are concerned about seeming like a creepy stalker-person, just tell her that I sent you.
The dog that Monika had to say goodbye to was a German Shepherd named Sam. I've always been especially fond of her Sam since I also used to have a German Shepherd named Sam. I will miss seeing her Sam in her blog posts and reading about his antics. He was a wonderful dog.
If you have the time, scroll through her blog and check out the pictures of her gorgeous dogs. Besides Sam, she has a second white German Shepherd (Biko). Monika adores them and that comes through in her photographs.


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People opt to start their own business for a wide variety of reasons, from losing their job, to wanting more autonomy and flexibility or for the thrill of going it alone and getting rich quick! Some people simply have a good idea and a belief that they can make that idea work.
Whatever the reason, there are lots of supports available to help you along the way. The following links provide valuable information on starting a business in Ireland:
- Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) - provide advice, information and support to you in starting up or growing your business. There are 31 dedicated teams across the Local Authority network in Ireland, offering a wide range of experience, skills and services. The LEO is for people interested in starting up a new business or already in business including entrepreneurs, early stage promoters, start-ups and small business looking to expand. Click here for our full list of services and supports.
- Enterprise Ireland - If you have a new business idea, you may qualify for funding and supports from Enterprise Ireland, or from your Local Enterprise Office.
- Citizens Information - advice for people thinking of setting up a business highlighting some of the important information you need to know with links to relevant topics.
- BASIS (Business Access to State Information and Services) - provides valuable information, advice and resources for potential entrepreneurs wishing to start a business.
- Údarás na Gaeltachta - can offer qualifying businesses and companies from various sectors a range of incentives and supports to start up, develop, expand or locate in a Gaeltacht region.
- CRO (Company Registration Office) - the central repository of public statutory information on Irish companies and business names. The CRO operates under the aegis of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
- Youngentrepreneur.ie - a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to illustrating the validity of entrepreneurship as a career choice for young people.
- Shannon Development - (Now Shannon Commercial Properties) - provides commercial property solutions for clients ranging from individuals and start-ups to multinational groups from every industry. Services offered include consulting, sourcing, leasing and selling office and industrial buildings, assisting with development of greenfield and industrial sites and delivering property management services.
Many of the issues concerning new start up companies are discussed in our section on Work & Employment


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The Architects' Journal selects the finest architecture from the worlds of computer and video games
10. Marioland
Clearly influenced by the work of London architectural practice FAT, Marioland takes the layering of patterned facades in bright colours to another level. The visual vibrancy is further conveyed by the use of rounded forms, echoing the 'blobitecture' of Zaha Hadid's Dubai Opera House.
9. Castle Wolfenstein, Return to Castle Wolfenstein
How can one set foot in the gemutlich Castle Wolfenstein without being transported into a medieval fairytale? This Bavarian gem, with its pretty Romanesque keep, is marred only by the hordes of (sometimes zombified) Nazi stormtroopers. Currently home to a high-security prison, the schloss is situated high on a mountain so access is only via a Where Eagles Dare-style cable car. A glance at the floor plan reveals a curiousity: the medieval architect - thought to be Hans Grosse - committed himself to a near-endless iteration of the swastika motif.
8. Tetris
Tetris can teach us all a lesson in dimensional co-ordination and rotational symetry. Featuring just seven standard building components as the basis for construction, it takes a radical approach to reducing waste material. Tetris has an aesthetic charm too: its combinations of solid and void have proved inspirational for a range of architects including Slovenian architecture studio, OFIS.
7. Architecture Island, Second Life
Second Life resident Keystone Bouchard's playground of building types are precariously perched atop a floating plane of greenfield site. Access may be problematic, but visitors will be rewarded with juxtapositions of experimental architecture: a huge structure-free glass cube, prismatic roofscapes and gravity-defying timber cantilevers to name a few. The only real let-down of this eccentric architectural smorgasbord is a couple of randomly placed wind turbines that expose Bouchard as falling into the trap of sustainability-as-afterthought.
6. The House, Jet Set Willy
Willy has his hands on a triumph of domestic miminalism. Lofty double-height spaces are treated with a pared-down palette of brick and tile. The floor spans may be a touch optimistic, but the resulting lack of structure allows dramatic open plan spaces, punctuated by the occassional sculpture or piece of designer furniture.
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What about School Daze (Spectrum ZX48), Transport Tycoon, and Lotus Esprit? Or Tron.
Can the AJ run a series about the architectural icons that are no longer with us? Like the Euston Arch . And the grotty little amusement arcade behind Harry Ramsden's in Guiseley.
Super Mario Bros 3, the game in #10, was first released in 1988. Fashion Architecture Taste (FAT) first began in the early to mid 90s. If anything FAT was influenced by Super Mario Bros 3, not the other way around.
BUT what about the very recent DE BLOB absolutely brilliant Wii game where your job is to paint all buildings in crazy colours to brighten up your city!
Damn... AJ! ask us speclalists before you publish anything more!
Jet Set Willy? Wise up, what are you talking about?If you are going to do this do it right. Good to see Halo in there but the rest are a bit daft. What about Splinter Cell, Tomb Raider and Call of Duty where interaction and the built environment make the game. Have a good think and try this again.
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Gov. Pat McCrory to attend High Point Market
Gov. Pat McCrory will visit the High Point Market for the first time as governor later this week, including a meeting with furniture industry officials who recently lobbied him to reverse course on a plan to cut state funding for the furniture market.
McCrory, who grew up in Jamestown, will visit the spring High Point Market on opening day Saturday. He will attend a private meeting from noon to 12:45 p.m. and talk with 42 furniture industry leaders who recently sent McCrory a letter in support of funding for the High Point Market Authority.
"We appreciate the governor taking time out of his schedule to attend the High Point Market and to meet with us," said Doug Bassett, president of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co. Inc. and chairman of the High Point Market Authority board of directors. "We want to thank Gov. McCrory for his support of the Market Authority and the furniture industry, particularly in providing funding that will help us to continue and to improve the massive trade show that has such a huge economic impact on the state of North Carolina."
After his private meeting, McCrory will meet with media representatives at the International Home Furnishings Center, the market authority announced Tuesday.
McCrory surprised and upset many High Point leaders and supporters of the market when he initially proposed cutting state appropriations in half by the middle of 2014. The cut from the current $1.65 million to
$800,000 was part of the governor's $20.6 billion state budget proposal.
After strenuous objections from people in High Point, the region and the home furnishings industry as a whole, McCrory decided earlier this month to change course and propose maintaining market support at its current level through the 2014-15 state fiscal year. The final say on market funding, however, remains with the Republican-controlled N.C. General Assembly as legislators craft a state budget that takes effect for the new fiscal year July 1.
State appropriations, which date back seven years, make up about one-third of the High Point Market Authority's $4.7 million annual budget. The state money supports shuttle services for marketgoers and promotion of the world's largest home furnishings trade show and the single-largest economic event in North Carolina each year.


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Our Top Infographics of 2018
A countdown of our top infographics from the last year, including some of our most viewed graphics as well as other hand-picked entries from our staff.
This year, we published more than 300 posts on Visual Capitalist, getting well over 20 million views along the way.
While all of these posts are driven by powerful visuals and data-driven content, we can only select 18 of them on our hand-picked, annual list of our best work. Below, you'll find our Top Infographics of 2018 List, which contains some of our most popular infographics, as well as a curation of staff favorites for the year.
If you like what you see on the following list, make sure to subscribe to our mailing list or connect via Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn to get our free content daily.
Important Notes:
Below are the top posts of 2018. But first, a few quick notes:
- Images below are small preview images for each large infographic and article
- To view any post in full, click the image or link in the text. All links open in a new tab.
- At the end, we'll link to some honorable mentions, as well as the year-end lists for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Wishing you the best in the new year!
– The Visual Capitalist Team
18. The Social Media Universe
This infographic is from another world, showing the vast scope of the social media universe. In particular, the size of the "Zuckerberg Cluster" stands out, as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger dominate the list of apps with more than a billion monthly active users.
17. The World's Biggest Real Estate Bubbles in 2018
Ever wanted to know which key real estate markets are the closest to popping, and which are potentially undervalued?
These maps and charts show the six major cities currently in "bubble risk" territory, and how they compare to the markets of other important global cities.
16. The Raw Materials that Fuel the Green Revolution
To get off fossil fuels, we'll need other finite resources such as rare metals and minerals. We show the resources that will power the green revolution in this giant infographic.
15. The Business Value of the Blockchain
While 2018 has been a year to forget for cryptocurrencies, the blockchain is here to stay and will impact a wide variety of industries. This graphic uses data from McKinsey to show the potential business value of the technology.
14. Visualizing 40 Years of Music Industry Sales
This chart that shows the composition of music industry sales was an unexpected blockbuster, but it seems to have captured the hearts and minds of music lovers from around the world.
13. The Relationship Between Money and Happiness
This was one of our more controversial charts of 2018, partially because of an experimental design decision we made.
Instead of aligning the x and y axes in the traditional way, we oriented the chart so that the trend line was horizontal – making it so countries that were "happier" with what they had (GDP per capita) appeared above the line, while countries that were "less satisfied" appeared below.
12. Elon Musk's Vision for the Future of Tesla
This infographic is the conclusion of our Rise of Tesla Series, showing Elon Musk's vision for the company. Don't forget to view Part 1 and Part 2 of the series as well.
11. Mapped: The World's Largest Megacities by 2100
Economic growth is anchored in cities – and the world's urban landscape will shift dramatically as we move towards the end of the 21st century. This powerful animation shows where the world's biggest megacities will be in 2100.
10. How Different Generations Would Invest $10k
Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials do not think the same way about money. This is partly because they are at different points in their adult lives, but it also has to do with differing attitudes towards wealth and risk.
This nifty visualization charts how these generations would each invest $10,000, and it helps reveal what makes each generation unique.
9. Seven Facts to Free You From Your Fear of Market Crashes
Even when there is extreme volatility occurring in the stock market, this infographic may be the cure to make you a more rational investor. It goes through the math of corrections and bear markets in a simple and straightforward way that can calm the nerves of experts and beginners alike.
8. A World of Languages
There are 4.1 billion people that speak the 23 most common native tongues – and this widely popular infographic breaks down where they are spoken by country.
7. The Extraordinary Power of Compound Interest
According to Albert Einstein, compound interest is the "most powerful force in the universe".
However, understanding its power is not intuitive to many. That's why we created this explainer infographic on compound interest as a part of our Wealth 101 channel, which is geared to younger generations.
6. The Multi-Billion Dollar Personal Data Ecosystem
Personal data was a popular and recurring theme throughout the 2018 news cycle.
But how does this ecosystem actually work, and what are the components of personal data in the digital age? This infographic aims to break it all down in an easy and simple way.
5. The Longest Bull Markets of the Modern Era
This chart we published in June became very relevant as markets struggled in late-2018.
It documents the six longest bull markets since World War II, and compares them using several factors such as length, total return, and average annual return. It also shows key events that occurred in each bull market, giving great perspective on how the stock market works over time.
4. The Warren Buffett Empire
Most people know Berkshire Hathaway as the massive conglomerate that serves as the investment vehicle for Warren Buffett's $83 billion fortune. However, far fewer people know what this giant does, and how it actually makes its money!
This massive infographic attempts to put it all in perspective.
3. This World Map was Drawn Based on Country Populations
There are many routes to creating an insightful data visualization, but one tried-and-true one is to take something familiar (like a map) and to redraw it based on another data set. In this case, this world map is redrawn based on countries' populations to give us a whole new way to think about human geography.
2. The $80 Trillion World Economy in One Chart
This memorable chart that breaks down global GDP was one of our most shared posts of the year, with 37,000 social shares and 750,000 views.
1. The Forces Shaping the Future of the Global Economy
Powerful, data-driven visuals can really help to tell a story that words alone cannot.
This iconic post leans on the ideas and graphics from our new book Visualizing Change, and it does a great job summarizing the forces that we see shaping our economic future.
Honorable mentions:
Animation: The World's 10 Largest Economies by GDP (1960-Today)
This enthralling animation shows the rise and fall of economies over many decades.
The 6 Forces Transforming the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare is a massive industry – and it's undergoing tremendous change.
24 Cognitive Biases That Are Warping Your Perception of Reality
Think you see things objectively? Check out this list of common cognitive biases that mess with even the best of us.
The 6,000 Year History of Medical Cannabis on One Map
This giant map plots the entire history of medical cannabis through many millennia.
An Illustrated Subway Map of Human Anatomy
Ever wanted to visualize the complexity of the human body? This neat map does the trick.
And lastly, don't forget to check out our roundups from previous years!
The Top 17 Infographics of 2017
The Top 16 Infographics of 2016
The Top 15 Infographics of 2015
The Top 14 Infographics of 2014
And if you haven't subscribed to our free mailing list or social feeds, make sure you do so below.
Good luck in 2019!
The Periodic Table of Investments
The investment universe is vast – but it's also made up of many smaller components. See it all depicted in this nifty periodic table of investments.
Periodic Table of Investments
The investment universe is vast, but it's also made up of many smaller moving pieces.
For serious investors, the foundation of the discipline is to understand the properties of these individual components, and to have them work in harmony to achieve a specific portfolio goal.
To do this successfully, one must understand the breadth of asset classes, tactics, and categories of investments that exist – and to know how they relate to one another.
The Chemicals Between Us
Today's infographic comes from Phil Huber, the Chief Investment Officer for Huber Financial Advisors, who has cleverly depicted this relationship graphically in his blog.
Similar to how the physical universe is made up of chemical elements, he sees the possibilities around portfolio management as drawing from a broad pool of investing "elements". Combine these different elements together, and you get compounds, structures, and eventually entire funds.
The periodic table of investments created by his team denotes each type of investment, the primary and secondary strategy related to it, and a color classification:
Here are the seven objectives that the top letters on each box refer to:
And finally, here are the colors that each block on the periodic table correspond to:
As you can see, considerable thought has been put into the categories and classifications. However, as Phil notes, this is simply the opinion of one person and it is not intended to be a universally accurate depiction of all portfolio management wisdom that exists:
I fully expect that there are a handful of omissions, or perhaps a few areas where one might flat-out disagree with how I've laid things out. This was not meant to be 100% exhaustive, nor was it meant to be indicative of what one of our portfolios looks like.
Phil Huber, Chief Investment Officer
For more of the lessons that can be derived from this clever periodic table of investments, we suggest checking out the original post on Huber's blog.
Is there anything that he missed, or that you think could be classified better?
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The two neighboring rulers lavished praises on each other's regimes and promised to pursue close cooperation on everything from "security" to transportation. Al Bashir also emphasized his disdain for late Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi, who supported various rebel groups in Darfur and South Sudan.
"The Libyan people have presented the greatest gift for the Sudanese people, that is, liberating Libya from Gadhafi and his regime," al-Bashir told Sudan's ruling National Congress Party (NCP) during a conference held while Jalil was visiting. "The biggest harm inflicted on Sudan was by Gadhafi's regime. It was bigger than any harm caused by any of the colonialist countries hostile to Sudan."
NTC boss Jalil, Gadhafi's former "Justice Minister" who defected to the rebels early on, thanked the communist-backed regime in Sudan for its support of the Libyan revolution. Along with NATO and other foreign powers, al-Bashir provided massive stockpiles of weapons, ammunition, and military support for the Western-backed rebel cause throughout the civil war.
"We appreciate the Sudanese stance," Jalil told the NCP general conference. "If it had not been for Sudanese military assistance, the Libyan city of Kufra would not have been liberated from the hands of Gadhafi's forces. The weapons and ammunition which Sudan donated even reached the Western Mountains, by way of our sister Egypt."
After the official talks between the two rulers, al-Bashir announced to the world that the regimes would immediately begin forging closer ties. "The relations between Sudan and Libya are deeply-rooted and historical," the Islamist despot told the media. "We have agreed to bolster the aspirations of the two peoples within these relations."
The regime in Sudan has been listed by the U.S. State Department as an official "State Sponsor of Terror" for almost two decades. It has hosted former al-Qaeda boss Osama bin Laden and other senior figures in the terror network, who were deeply hostile to Gadhafi's relatively secular iron-fisted rule. Sudanese rebel leaders, many of whom once had a safe haven in Gadhafi's Libya, have now been forced out.
Al-Bashir is also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in the Darfur region and in South Sudan, which finally became an independent nation earlier this year. Most recently the mass murderer has taken to slaughtering civilians in the Nuba mountains, according to human rights groups.
Despite all of that, cooperation between al-Bashir's dictatorship and the new regime in Libya — which was supposed to be an American ally — will be wide ranging. Jalil promised "high-level security cooperation." And according to the war criminal in Khartoum, the process will be expanding quickly as Sudan helps Libya build "state institutions."
"It has been agreed on the establishment of a real integration between Sudan and Libya to begin with linking the two countries with paved roads and communications," al-Bashir said. "There will also be integration in the economic field to utilize the two countries['] capabilities for the interests of the two sisterly peoples."
After the "collapse" of the Soviet Union, the communist dictatorship ruling mainland China became a key source of support for the tyranny of al-Bashir, who seized power in a 1989 military coup. Earlier this year the Chinese regime was widely condemned for illegally arming and supporting the Sudanese dictatorship, but the relationship is so close that al-Bashir calls communist strongman Hu Jintao his "friend and brother."
Ironically, despite the deep animosity between the Sudanese regime and Gadhafi, Beijing was also plotting to covertly arm the ex-Libyan despot in violation of international sanctions. Some analysts, however, speculated that the move was intended as a "hedge" in case the rebels, whom China was also supporting, ended up being crushed.
But after the Western-backed, regime-change operation succeeded in ousting Gadhafi, Libya and Sudan have much more in common. Both countries, for example, are governed by a hybrid of socialism and Sharia law — though Libya can thank the U.S. government for its help in creating the draft Constitution.
Both nations are also ruled by regimes that are — at the very least — sympathetic to Islamic terror and groups such as al-Qaeda. Despite reports of recent moderation, the Sudanese dictatorship has a long history of supporting terrorism — especially organizations such as al-Qaeda, which sought to overthrow Gadhafi. And after the late despot's execution, al-Qaeda's flag was spotted flying above Libya's NTC headquarters at the Benghazi courthouse.
There are ongoing civil wars in both countries, too. Though South Sudan was finally allowed to secede after a two-decade civil war and a referendum, there are several conflicts still raging across the nation. And in Libya, militias have been fighting among themselves even as Gadhafi loyalists continue to stage deadly attacks.
Photo of Mustafa Abdul-Jalil: AP Images
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa- I was pretty excited to get a package in the mail today. It was a dash camera, a DiGiJet Infrared Night Vision HD DVR – a gift from my friend Jeff. I played with it for about 45 minutes before taking it out for a test run. I have it plugged in now and am hoping to catch the whole blizzard on film overnight since that's when it's supposed to really start blowing the snow around! I will only catch the whole blizzard if the electricity stays on and the video turns out I will speed it up and share a time lapsed doomsday blizzard video in the morning. The video will be filmed from the West Bank of Cedar Rapids pointing towards Quaker Oats/Pepsi Co.
I realize most of these videos are dark but hey, it's dark outside! 🙂
This post will be updated as the storm rolls in!
I had to drive in the blizzard to pick my son up last night. Jim Pate rode along and we discussed past close calls and road conditions.
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Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, Denise Richards on Twitter and the "Arthur Christmas" movie trailer.
What to watch: 'The Walking Dead' on AMC at 9 p.m. EST/ 8 p.m. CST
Tonight is the mid-season finale of "The Walking Dead." If you're new to the show, visit www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead/new-to-show to get caught up. Basically, the series tells the story of the weeks and months that follow after the apocalypse.
Twitter handle of the day: Denise Richards, @Denise_Richards
She has 2,175,405 followers. Her profile says, "Actress, single mom of three adorable daughters, animal lover, some say I'm a good cook, and I'm always up for trying something new." A recent tweet reads, "@RickiLake congrats on an amazing season... Everyone fell in love with you all over again!"
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Firefighter Christopher Bopp Triangle
Christopher Michael Bopp was born in Queens, New York on March 7, 1971. Several years after his birth, he and his family moved to East 31st Street in Brooklyn. There he and his brother attended Our Lady Help of Christians parochial school. Firefighter Bopp went on to Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. There he played ice hockey and was a member of their team, the Clippers, for four years. Firefighter Bopp loved to play and would later play for his fire company 170. When he wasn't on the ice, he was watching his favorite ice hockey team, the New York Rangers.
After high school, Firefighter Bopp attended The College of Staten Island and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in English. In 1993, he became a police officer, one of New York's Finest. He served on the force for three years in the 61st Precinct in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, before transferring to the Fire Department; on October 15, 1995, Bopp became a firefighter, one of New York's Bravest. He spent his first year as a New York City firefighter at Ladder Company 170 in Canarsie, Brooklyn. From there, he went to Engine 24 in Manhattan and finally Engine 224 in Brooklyn. After his last rotation in October 1998, he returned to Ladder Company 170.
One month after starting the job of his dreams, he married his grammar school sweetheart, Cori on November 17, 1995. They were married in Our Lady Help of Christians, where they both attended grammar school. After the ceremony, they came to Marine Park to take their wedding pictures.
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This triangle, located in Marine Park near the intersection of Avenue S and East 32nd Street was acquired by the city between 1917 and 1937. Marine Park had been a special place for Firefighter Bopp throughout his life. As a little boy he enjoyed the playground and the swings or just running around and playing on the open fields. In high school, he played baseball at Marine Park and as an adult, Firefighter Bopp visited the park as much as he did when he was a child. He and his wife would often go for walks around the park or just sit and enjoy the scenery.
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Trying to draw walls of a CV job in autocad2/14
Im having an issue trying to figure out how to draw these walls from a cv jov into autocad cuz i thought it would be easier if i could do it in acad first, then transfer to cv
As you can see, i have some odd shaped angled walls and some typ. 45 and 90 deg corners
Im having an issue drawing the odd angled walls and then into typ. 45 and 90 degs off of those odd angled walls.
Can someone pls help me understand the math behind trying to do this. I got the 90 deg walls off the odd angles, but that was only from screwing with acad for a while last night and now im just flat out frustrated
Sometimes I have to send the floor plan to drawing and then use the angular dimension tool to know what the angles are. Then I go back to plan view to adjust.
Use the buttons at the end of the ucs toolbar. They are rotate x, y and z. You'll only need the the z one.
Rotate the ucs to the angels you have already drawn, then turn on the ortho (F8) to snap 90's off the angled lines.
I can't upload the dwg here, but here is are 2 pdf's.
It doesn't look like your cv drawing. The second pdf is higher res. I'm not sure if that will help.
Click the link below to download the file included with this post.
Click the link below to download the file included with this post.
Or can't you just use construction lines?
Just select the construction line icon and then draw you first horiz or vert line, then hit the space bar to repeat the command and this time select Ang and then type in the angle you want and then select the though point.
Or Dave send me the DWG and I will load onto dropbox and Mike can get it that way. If interested let me know?
Thx guys.
After my father in law (whos really good in math) came by last night, im even more confused. When i first drew it, i went in a clockwise fashion because i figured the critical part was where the systems are at.
My FIL had me draw it going counterclockwise and so did an autocad friend of mine and what i dont understand is when i drew the wall going up to the left at 140.5 degrees by @(dimension) <140.5, then dimensioned it, it showed it as 129.5. WHY!?!
From what my friend said, it all depends on the direction you're drawing as to where say 270 is at. I dont get it. :-(. Can anyone pls help me better understand this?
140.5° off vertical = 129.5° off horizontal, depending on the direction you measure. 270° will vary only if you're rotating or have moved the UCS.
You understand that Auto Cad measures 360 degrees.
0 degrees starts at the horizontal line.
Measuring counter clockwise from the horizontal to the vertical is 90 degrees.
If you enter 140.5 degrees it does measure 140.5 degrees from the horizontal line.to angled line.
Does that make sense?
If not just google this question, there are a lot of tutorials and videos about Auto Cad.
What version of CV are you using ?
I get that acad works counterclockwise, but one of what im not understanding is why when i drew the walls in a clockwise rotation and fudged the angles, i got it to show 140.5, but when i drew it counterclockwise and used the angular tool, it showed 129.5. If i did @50<140.5 and did an angular dimension, why wouldnt it show it as 140.5, instead of 129.5 when drawing that wall up to the northwest, vs southeast. Northwest shows 140.5, but southeast shows 129.5. If i think about the 360 degrees, northwest on the "autocad dial" would be correct but if i were going in the southeast quadrant, it would be between 225 and 360.
Have i confused the hell out of anyone else? Lol. Sorry!
This is about the best I could do.
Note in pdf
Click the link below to download the file included with this post.
It all depends on the UCS (User Coordinate System) in Autocad, as Mark pointed out, and not to be confused with the CV UCS (user created standard).
The UCS in ACAD is your framing square that all coordinate and angle input is referenced against unless you specifically tell ACAD to use something else as a reference.
If you put a framing square on a wall so that the 24" side is parallel with the ground and want to draw a line at a 45 degree angle to the floor, you can just rotate the framing square (UCS) 45 degrees.
The line you draw will be at 45 degrees of the floor, but will have a relative 0 degree angle from the framing square.
There are many different ways to do this in ACAD. I suggest you study Mastering Autocad by George Omura.
If you email me I will send you the dwg. You may need to have membership here to email me through a message.
Just a pic
Mike you are an ingrate...
CV has an import / export DXF utility - should be easy thing to do.


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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Morning round-up of the local and the just plain bizarre
Bullying in Brandywine School District remains in the news, as the brutal video of a 7-year-old being beaten by an 11-year-old on a school bus goes viral. Unfortunately, the News Journal uses a misleading headline that suggests the school district has taken far more sweeping corrective action than has actually been the case.
There is a non-event, sort of protest (that only draws five people) at Lewis Elementary School in Red Clay.
The Wilmington City Council rediscovers due process. Sort of.
And in national news, President Obama and the Agriculture Department introduce legislation to tell farm parents what chores they may and may not assign to their own children. Seriously.
But in international news, the Prime Minister of Iceland is convicted of . . . not having enough meetings.
Strange, strange world.
9 comments:
- Hube said...
On what evidence do you base you comment against the BSD, Steve?
- April 26, 2012 at 7:51 AM
- Steven H. Newton said...
I didn't intend to criticize BSD; I intended to criticize the WNJ.
The article title suggested to me that some sort of massive, sweeping safety changes had been made district-wide.
When you finally get to what change was made, way down on the continuing page, it's one aide on that specific bus.
Which is a proportional response, but not what the headline led to me to believe.
- April 26, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Yes, heaven forbid that the government prohibit parents from compelling their children to engage in "hazardous occupations" in the agricultural industry lest there be an infringement of a parent's "liberty" to abuse their children in ways that are SIMILARLY prohibited by child labor laws for the non-agricultural working sector.
- April 26, 2012 at 9:39 AM
- Hube said...
From the Dept. of Labor press release:
Prohibited places of employment would include country grain elevators, grain bins, silos, feed lots, stockyards, livestock exchanges and livestock auctions.
Yeah, can't have kids sweeping out a grain elevator or bin, or opening doors at a livestock auction! Heaven forbid!
- April 26, 2012 at 10:10 AM
All places that are either dangerous or unhealthy (e.g. grain elevators). It's ludicrous to think.that the government would arbitrarily impose these restrictions and risk alienating voting farmers. There must be a.compelling need to impose them.
- April 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM
- Hube said...
With all due respect, government arbitrarily imposes [silly] restrictions all the time. And why would the current administration care about alienating farmers? The vast majority are red staters anyway!
- April 26, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Hube, do you really believe that government agencies impose these kind of restrictions w/ no rationale whatsoever...that they impose them just for the hell of it?
- April 27, 2012 at 9:43 AM
Well, congradts to those who opposed these rules because now the government has decided to scrap them. But notice this section of the article:
"Although family farms were actually exempted from the proposed rules, many opponents cast them as an assault on family farms and rural traditions, saying the White House wanted to keep children from doing even small chores. In fact, the rules would only have affected minors who were formally employed and on farm payrolls, preventing them from operating heavy machinery, handling tobacco crops, working in grain silos or performing other jobs considered potentially dangerous."
- April 27, 2012 at 11:50 AM
- Hube said...
Dana: Gov. officials can always come up with a rationale for new rules and restrictions. Being in the field that I am for over 20 years, I've had more of enough of my fill of people who feel the need to justify their positions by imposing just this: ridiculous rules and regulations.
- April 27, 2012 at 4:42 PM


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Bad answers: How interviews go astray
Recently I interviewed for a job. I haven't interviewed for the last three years, since my first son was born. I felt that awkward feeling that people describe when they break up with their long-term significant other and have to date again.
It was a writing job. Most writing jobs don't require an interview. You just send some writing, and if they like it, you get the job. But this was a big writing job, so I had to interview. However, no one seemed to care what I was like in person since they'd probably never have to see me. So everything was riding on a phone interview.
I tried to do all the things you're supposed to do. I dressed in business clothes because you sound different when you are in your pajamas and when you're in a suit. Even on the phone. I stood up while I talked to sound energetic. I smiled because I read that a smile changes your voice to sound upbeat.
I thought things were going well. I liked the interviewer, and all the questions were easy. When I got off the phone, I started think about my greatness: Name in lights, bank account brimming.
By bedtime, I was a wreck. I thought of questions I answered poorly. For example, "Where do you want to be in 10 years? Would you go back to executive management?" (The obvious answer should have been, "No. I want to write forever.")
Instead, I decided to discuss the fact that my income as a writer is about 20 percent of my former, executive income. And, like that wasn't enough, I started talking about my childcare arrangements.
For those of you who struggle with similar problems, do not talk about them in an interview. Such talk makes you look confused, on the fence, overwhelmed by kids. All of which were true for me. But I could have hidden my problems for a 20-minute interview. I hadn't rehearsed. I talked off the top of my head.
Later that night, when I was lying in bed, my heart was racing. So then I did something I learned in sixth grade. I made a list of things I did well. And I felt better... momentarily.
There are no re-dos in interviews. But we can all learn from my mistakes:
1. Rehearse. Very few questions are unpredictable. There are plenty of books to buy that give you the questions and answers to memorize. Try, for starters, The Complete Q&A Job Interview Book, by Jeffrey Allen.
2. Make a list of off-limits topics. So you don't go there. An interviewer can lead you to a topic, but your answer can lead somewhere else. Have a plan in place to make this happen.
3. Make a list of reasons you are great. Use it in the interview.
But guess what? I got the job. So here's another lesson: Get some perspective.
It was normal for me to not be sure what I want to do career-wise when I have two kids under four years old. I need to know what I want to do now, or how can I do it? But I don't need to know where I want to be in 10 years.
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When the company completes its 1-MW rooftop installation in early 2012, it is expected to generate 1,200 megawatt hours of renewable solar electricity a year, enough to power 200 typical American households.
SolarWorld sells panels manufactured in Hillsboro into an ever-growing customer bases in the United States, Canada and Latin America. The new projects give customers a venue to observe SolarWorld products at work using a variety of mounting technologies. The demonstration park will serve as a hands-on classroom to train customers in best practices for mounting and wiring SolarWorld panels. It features three 150-square-foot, pitched roofs, each topped with a different SolarWorld product. It also includes a flat roof demonstrating ballasted and non-ballasted installations and a free-field system featuring SolarWorld's Sunfix ground-mount racking product.
Near the demonstration park, the solar carport, featuring 130 SolarWorld solar panels, provides weather protection for 14 cars. Canopies are multi-benefit installations familiar in the California market, but less often seen in other regions; a 1.56-megawatt canopy project featuring SolarWorld solar panels over much of the expansive visitor parking lot of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, for instance, went into service last spring. The SolarWorld headquarters canopy also features an electric vehicle charging station.
"These projects demonstrate the versatility and installation of SolarWorld products," said Kevin Kilkelly, president of SolarWorld Americas, the company's commercial unit. "Prospective customers will see firsthand that whether you're a homeowner with a tiled roof or a commercial customer with an industrial rooftop, open-air parking lot or vacant land, our panels can be efficiently and effectively mounted using a variety of applications for every market."


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Pulled Lion's Mane Mushroom
I mentioned in my last post that this week I was going to try the Lion's Mane Mushroom. Well, try I did. I got my lion's mane mushroom from Steve Haas, of HaaShrooms at Saint Stephen's Market. He sells a a variety of mushrooms depending on the season. This past Saturday, I bought one lion's mane mushroom for $5. That's one mushroom for $5. I also bought a small handful of oyster mushrooms for the same price. I was willing to pay the money just to try this mushroom at least once. Also, I had tried the Chicken Of The Woods mushroom he sold in late summer and loved those ( Steve says those are his personal favorite).
Steve told me the bright white mushroom in my little ziplock bag would pull like crab meat, and even taste a bit like crab once sauteed with butter and garlic. Well, why not? Sampled uncooked and plain this mushroom has little flavor, but it takes on the flavor of whatever it's cook with. It did indeed pull apart nicely, but as for flavor I am afraid we messed things up by adding some onion and the oyster mushrooms into the mix to go over our pasta. I fished a couple pieces out to try on their own and with they had a consistency similar to crab, and tasted like the butter, garlic sauce they were cooked in. If I tried them again I'd skip the pasta and maybe put my garlicky butter dripping mushrooms over top a little micro greens or something similar. I'm glad I tried this mushroom that I'd never even heard of before. I ate well, and learned something, or actually a few things which mean those five dollars probably went further than many. You can check out the great HaaShoom's facebook page here to learn more , and see photos of the "wild crafted" lion's mane mushrooms he harvested just this Friday.


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SoundSport® Pulse wireless headphones
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The music powers your workout. And powerful technology tracks it so you can push even further, with no wires in the way. These sport headphones feature a highly accurate built in heart rate sensor to give you the information you need to take your workout to the next level. Because, for you, it's not just about getting exercise—it's about getting better.
You put your heart into your workout. Your gear should keep pace. With a built in heart rate sensor and a durable build, see how SoundSport Pulse earbuds take that challenge head on—so you can challenge yourself every time, in any conditions.
Heart rate sensor
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The tips deliver stability for your most intense workouts. The redesigned shape stays comfortable and creates a gentle seal in your ear.
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The Bose Connect app gives you easy access to everything your product has to offer. Get tips, unlock product features and personalise your settings, so you can spend more time enjoying the music instead of setting it up.
Track your performance and see your heart rate in real time, so you'll know when it's time to go harder or take it down a notch. And remember, sharing is caring. You can connect two pairs of wireless Bose headphones, so you and your friend can listen to the same thing at the same time. We hope you have a good playlist lined up.
A quick, wireless connection gets you moving faster. Pairing to your Bluetooth® device is easy with voice prompts, or if you have an NFC enabled device, just tap your phone to the inline remote. You'll get up to five hours of wireless power from the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
There's no need to interrupt your workout. Want the music louder or have to take a call? An inline mic/remote lets you answer/end calls, play/pause tracks and adjust volume—without reaching for your phone.
Unmatched combination of comfort and stability
When you move, you want earbuds that stay put. Our StayHear®+ Pulse tips deliver stability during your most intense workouts. Their redesigned shape stays comfortable and creates a gentle seal in your ear, which improves audio performance. And the extended wing provides support and stays secure.
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When you train, you're going to sweat. Why should your headphones slow you down? These feature a hydrophobic cloth that resists sweat and moisture even during your most intense workouts. And with a durable build and weather resistant design, they'll survive the elements. So you can train through them.
Heart rate readings taken in the ear are comparable in accuracy to those taken from a chest strap. To ensure an accurate reading, the sensor window (located on the left earbud) should be in contact with the skin. If the sensor stops providing a heart rate measurement, try adjusting the left earbud and verifying Bluetooth® connection to your device. If that doesn't restore function, wipe the sensor window with a damp cloth.
SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones use a variation of the StayHear+ tips, with a cutout to accommodate the heart rate sensor (which needs to be in contact with the ear for the best performance). The earbud design creates a stable yet comfortable fit during an intense workout.
Yes. SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones are protected against splashing sweat or water from any angle. They should not be submerged in water.
SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones have a range of 9 m (30 ft) from the source device. This range may be reduced by physical obstructions, such as walls and doors, or by interference from other electronic devices. Generally, the range of SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones can be described as the room the user is in and the adjacent room.
SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones have up to 5 hours of battery life. Battery life is defined as the number of hours fully charged headphones can be actively used while listening to audio or making a phone call.
SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones will not play music when the battery is fully depleted. However, if the battery is depleted, a quick 15-minute charge provides approximately one hour of play time.
No. The user cannot actively turn off the heart rate sensor; however, the sensor only communicates heart rate when connected to an app. If the left earbud (where the sensor resides) is removed from the ear or if the sensor is not connected to an app, it stops transmitting data.
SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones use a variation of the StayHear+ tips, with a cutout to accommodate the sensor window. Because of this difference in design, the StayHear+ Pulse tips cannot be used on the SoundSport wireless headphones or any other Bose in-ear headphones.
Yes. Heart rate measurements taken from SoundSport Pulse headphones can be communicated to any third party fitness app that utilises Bluetooth® 4.0 (heart rate service). Most popular fitness apps, including MapMyRun, Runkeeper, Strava, Endomondo, Runtastic and Apple HealthKit, are compatible with SoundSport Pulse headphones.
No. SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones do not employ noise reduction technology. For noise reduction, Bose offers QuietComfort headphones.
The sensor window on the left earbud of SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones should be wiped with a damp cloth after every three to four uses for best performance. While the entire earbud doesn't require scheduled cleaning, occasional cleaning may be needed. If exterior surfaces of the earbud need to be cleaned, gently wipe with a slightly moist cloth. Be careful not to allow any moisture to enter the headphones through the ports or the USB connector. (Cleaning the door covering the USB with a moist cloth is acceptable.) In addition, be certain not to force any dirt or debris into the ports. Do not blow air into or vacuum the ports or nozzle.
PerformTek Precision Biometrics is a patent-protected technology that continuously measures real-time biometric data with a high degree of accuracy and consistency, and uses this data to give people meaningful fitness assessments.


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Gig info
Please note this event is 18+.
Hip hop hooray! We are very excited to announce that Antics will be taking over KOKO every Friday night in January!
The ace Antics residents DJ Antics and DJ Beatz will be bringing you the very finest hip hop, breaks, beats and floorfilling party tunes to start your weekend off right! Get spreading the word - the boys are back in town! Up in the gallery bar, expect reggae, rocksteady and dancehall.
There are drinks deals for all, £2.40 selected beer until midnight, sourz £1.70 all night and jagerbomb, skittlebomb and dizzybomb 3 for £12 all night!
Tickets are just £5 in advance - bargain! Tickets for this show are available from the box office at the venue at face value if you pay in cash. Otherwise, £7 on the door.
KOKO is a perfect choice for large groups of friends looking for a great night out. We also have two beautiful balconies that can be hired out for groups of up to 25 people. If you are planning a big night out with a group of friends, get in touch and we'll help you plan your night!
Please note, you may be required to have your ID scanned at the front door. For more information, please click here.


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With the rate at which new evidence is published, it's impossible for guidelines or even systematic reviews to keep pace. That's why NICE Evidence Updates are so, err, nice! They summarise what's new in relation to existing NICE guidelines since they were published. The NICE guidance This Evidence Update relates to NICE guideline 35 on [read the full story…]
More evidence needed for direct telephone support in diabetes care
There's lots of interest in how we can use the increasingly ubiquitous telephone to improve diabetes care. It's important that we apply the same rigorous tests to these interventions as we do to others, and don't just assume that "new" means "better". In resource-poor settings this is all the more important, as we have to [read the full story…]
NHS England: Action for Diabetes
NHS England has announced a new strategy document for diabetes care, called Action for Diabetes. The document is for Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), to serve as a reference on the work that is going on across NHS England. It will also be of interest to the wider community interested in diabetes care to see what [read the full story…]
Diabetes education is more effective if it's culturally sensitive
Another one to file under "stating the obvious", you might think. Sadly, it's not that obvious, as many patients would attest. This is also evidenced by the recent randomised controlled trial (RCT) on giving diet and lifestyle advice to try to prevent diabetes. The paper in the Lancet reported a reduction in body weight in [read the full story…]
Collaborative Care improves outcomes for people with diabetes and depression
Today, our cousin the Mental Elf has posted an important blog about the management of people with diabetes and depression. Around 20% of patients with diabetes meet diagnostic criteria for depression. NICE guidelines state that Collaborative Care (CC) should form part of a well-developed stepped-care programme for people with moderate to severe depression and a [read the full story…]
National Diabetes Audit highlights the need to focus on prevention and treatment of heart failure
In answering the question "Are we 'doing things right' in Diabetes care?", a good place to start is to look at all the data we have about patients in the NHS. The National Diabetes Audit does just that for NHS services in England and Wales. Over two million people have diabetes in England and [read the full story…]
Intensive glycaemic control does not reduce mortality in type 2 diabetes
More isn't necessarily better. This seems true in respect of glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes. More intensive control risks additional hypoglycaemia, where less intensive control risks long term complications. An updated Cochrane systematic review looked at the impact of tighter or intensive glycaemic control on overall mortality. Methods The reviewers searched bibliographic databases, the [read the full story…]
Evidence of improved cardiovascular risk for people with diabetes in England between 1994 and 2009
This study evaluated trends in cardiovascular risk factors among people with diabetes. Data obtained as part of the Health Survey for England (HSE) between 1994 and 2009 were examined with particular focus on the differences between men and women and between social classes. It was important to investigate possible trends so that the impact of [read the full story…]
The Finnish Diabetes Risk Score did not perform well as a screening tool for type 2 diabetes
A recent UK Health Technology Assessment pointed out the problems with screening for type 2 diabetes. However, research continues into the performance of tools to detect type 2. On the basis of this paper, we won't be changing that advice any time soon. Methods This community screening study was undertaken in urban settings in the [read the full story…]
A diet containing low fat dairy may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes
It has been suggested that dairy products might have a preventive effect against type 2 diabetes. However, the results of observational studies looking at the correlation between the consumption of dairy and incidence of type 2 have been inconclusive. A new systematic review set out to combine the evidence from these different studies into an [read the full story…]


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A Futile Striving
Because our Lord is slow to anger, we should not live in fear that He is always about to "get us" because of our sins. At the same time, we should understand that if we harden our hearts persistently, we ...Read More
The Revelation
We often long for things to be "just as they were before [fill in the blank] happened" in our relationships with other people. If we are the main offending party, however, we cannot realistically expect this to happen if our ...Read More
Unlimited Forgiveness
It is not as if unforgiving people lose their salvation, Matthew Henry says, for "those who do not forgive their brother's trespasses, did never truly repent of their own, and therefore that which is taken away is only what they ...Read More
Redemptive Discipline
In excommunication, Dr. John MacArthur writes, "the idea is not merely to punish the offender, or to shun him completely, but to remove him as a detrimental influence from the fellowship of the church, and then to regard him as ...Read More
The Disciples' Prayer
Lack of forgiveness, we learn in today's passage, may prove a lack of faith. No matter how hard it may be to forgive others, we simply cannot call ourselves followers of Christ if we do not forgive those who have ...Read More
The Fruit of Repentance
One of the more neglected tools that can help us grow in our holiness is the confession of sins one to another (James 5:16). It can be difficult to admit to other people that we have sinned, but loving brothers ...Read More
Forgiveness Mandated
"I can never forgive him" is commonly found on the lips of those who have been sinned against, especially when the violation is heinous. Some of us may feel like we can never pardon a particular individual even if we ...Read More
Repentance in Action
Repentance entails confessing one's sin to the Lord and if necessary, to an offended person as well. But the reality of repentance (and faith in God) is shown in a good-faith effort to make restitution to those we have offended. ...Read More
Loving Your Enemies
The old saying "love the sinner, hate the sin" is true insofar as it reflects our abilities. Our remaining sin makes it impossible for our hatred of the wicked and the violent to be pure and holy like God's (Ps. ...Read More
Receiving Forgiveness
Godly fear makes us work out our salvation by seeking forgiveness in Jesus and living out His pardon in the fruits of a holy life and ministry to others (Phil. 2:12–13). Ungodly fear arrogantly assumes that God's free forgiveness through ...Read More


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Flight and feathers are the most distinctive features of birds, although there are a few birds that have lost the ability to fly, including the penguin and the ostrich. Birds are quadripedal (four-limbed), but the front limbs have evolved into wings. When they're not flying, birds walk around on their two hind feet.
Another feature that all birds have in common is that they lay hard-shelled eggs. Most birds take care of their young for a considerable period of time.
Generally, birds have excellent eyesight, a limited auditory range, and a poorly-developed sense of smell.
An estimated 8,700 species of birds are found world wide, about 700 in North America. The smallest is the bee hummingbird, which is less than 2 1/2 inches long and weighs about 1/10 of an ounced. The largest living bird is the ostrich, which stands up to 8 feet tall and weighs as much as 300 pounds.


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"A large-scale metal sculpture by American artist David Smith has become the most expensive work of contemporary art ever sold at auction, fetching 23.8 million dollars at Sotheby's in New York."
TRUE STORY: I know a guy in Upstate NY, now in his early sixties, who as a young man had a truck and would do occasional work for Smith, and whom Smith recompensed with a small sculpture. He has it in his backyard.
Not sure if it was something Smith considered completed or not. Next time I am in the area I'll try to get more info and a photo, but I'm not going to reveal any more details unless I get 15%!


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The mission that they ran was not one for which they were well equipped. The country had to respond somehow following the attack, and these great men did that.
There are only four of the 80 who were part of that mission still with us. They rallied American morale and stymied Japanese momentum. War is ugly, but life after war would have been much uglier if not for these heroes.
Stagnation Not Good
Councilman Eric Ulrich's re-election victory last week came with a little drama, as the young incumbent trailed until late in the evening.
As was written here months ago, if the election focused on Rockaway, it would be a closer race than normal. This is not to suggest that Democrat Lew Simon was not formidable. There was also a low voter turnout throughout the city, which could not have helped Ulrich either.
In the end, the incumbent council member was re-elected. As he explained afterward, he now has the opportunity to continue his work for victims of the storm.
Ulrich winning is not news. Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley being re-elected in the 30th District is also not big news, although it was a good contest. And the race between Republican Dennis Saffran and Democrat Paul Vallone in the 28th District was not as close as expected.
What last Tuesday said, loud and clear, is that this city has no definitive Republican Party. Its incumbents - save for Staten Island - are not safe in their seats.
The party faithful could only manufacture a paltry 24 percent in a city that has elected Republican mayors (at least "ballot Republicans") for 20 years. Joe Lhota's stances were similar to the previous two successful mayors, and that was not enough to get him to 25 percentage points.
Somewhere in the last week of the mayoral election, there was evidence as to why the city is a one-party democracy. Lhota was painted as a Tea Party conservative. Lhota, who is pro-choice and pro-tax, was successfully labeled with the words Tea Party, which is kind of an insult to both Lhota and the Tea Party.
As long as the New York City Republicans are attached to national issues, that 24 percent is where things are going to stay. Republicans in New York City are rarely as conservative as Republicans - or even Democrats - in the middle of the country. To allow their candidate to be stuffed into that category showed exactly why the party cannot speak to local New Yorkers.
There needs to be a meeting of the county leaders in each of the five borough. They need to put a policy agenda together that explains where the party as a whole stands on a few basic issues. Candidates can differ on particular issues, but the party needs to reintroduce itself on relevant issues to New Yorkers.
It needs some kind of "Contract with New York City," where it outlines what matters to the party and why it should matter to residents. Even if the party continues to lose elections, at least there will be an honest dialogue with voters about what New York City Republicans support.
Until that happens, candidates are going to continue to be attached to national politics, which is completely out of their control.
This is not to say that Bill de Blasio would have been vulnerable in this election anyway. It only means that it would have given Lhota a chance to be the New York Republican that he is, and not the national Republican by which he was defined.
De Blasio ran for mayor at the right time. It was his time, and he may prove to be more of a pragmatist than what critics are saying. He may wind up governing more from the center than people expect, and for that we should give him a chance.


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Jesuit Fr. Daniel Berrigan (Patricia Lefevere)
NEW YORK -- The man who for decades has stood against the powers that be needed the arm of his niece Frida Berrigan to steady him in the front-row pew of the Church of St. Joseph in Greenwich Village, and he needed help from sister-in-law Elizabeth McAlister to get to the pulpit, but once there, the power of his words filled the assembly.
Almost 91, Jesuit Fr. Daniel Berrigan -- author of 50 books, 18 of them volumes of poetry, and more than double that number of arrests for civil disobedience -- looked frail and walked haltingly, but he still commanded attention from the more than 200 people gathered here Jan. 29 for a tribute to his life and work.
The event was organized by Pax Christi Metro New York. Berrigan's brief remarks followed a host of speakers who remembered his life in words. They were mostly his words during a two-hour tribute that included segments of his poems, essays, sermons and court testimony.
One speaker remembered Berrigan for the shortest commencement speech in history: "Know where you stand and stand there," was the full text. Berrigan told NCR he gave the address down the road a piece, pointing toward Xavier High School on West 16th Street.
Other speakers recalled his work with his Jesuit confreres, his ministering to cancer and HIV/AIDs patients in New York and the hundreds of students he had taught at universities -- Yale, Fordham, Cornell, Berkeley, the Loyolas of Los Angeles and New Orleans -- and other halls of learning.
Colleen Kelly, who lost her firefighter brother, Zachary, on 9/11, told NCR that Berrigan "means so much in my life and in the lives of many 9/11 families." Her friend Molly Welsh Kruger, a teacher of teachers who got to know Berrigan during her days at Fordham University in New York, said it was nearly impossible to say "how much this man has impacted so many lives."
Divine Providence Sr. Mary Jennings spoke for many when she said the message of Dan Berrigan is "be involved with peace, forget about violence and live as Jesus would want you to live." It is a message she tries to impart at the residence for working women that the sisters run on West 24th Street, she said.
Much of the heady days of Vietnam protest and Plowshares actions against nuclear weapons were reprised in photos, words and music supplied by a quartet of vagabond troupers from the Catholic Worker calling themselves "The Filthy Rotten System." They led the audience in renditions of "How Can I Keep from Singing" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'."


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medicine (or naturopathy) is based on the belief that the body can heal itself
naturally. Naturopathic medicine attempts to improve health, prevent disease,
and treat illness by promoting the use of organic foods and exercise;
encouraging a healthy, balanced lifestyle; and applying concepts and treatments
from other areas of complementary medicine (such as ayurveda, homeopathy, and
herbal therapies).
Naturopathy was developed in the late 1800s in
the United States. Today, a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND) attends a 4-year,
graduate-level naturopathic medical school and studies the same basic sciences
as a medical doctor (MD). But the ND also studies alternative approaches to
therapy, such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, and bodywork.
traditional naturopathic physicians (naturopaths) believe in natural therapies,
such as nutritional and lifestyle counseling. They generally avoid prescribing
medicines or performing surgery. Some naturopaths prescribe herbal medicines,
homeopathic dilutions, nutritional supplements, or perform minor surgeries. The
disagreement over specific practice guidelines and licensing requirements in
different states has led to some public confusion about the role of the
People use
naturopathic medicine for promoting good health, preventing disease, and
treating illness. Most naturopaths can treat earaches, allergies, and other
common medical problems. Naturopathic medicine tries to find the cause of the
condition rather than focusing solely on treating symptoms. A properly trained
naturopathic physician works with other health professionals, referring people
to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate.
Two common concerns about
naturopathic medicine are the use of dietary fasting and a bias against
immunization (vaccinations).
Always tell your doctor if you are using an alternative
therapy or if you are thinking about combining an alternative therapy with your
conventional medical treatment. It may not be safe to forgo your conventional
medical treatment and rely only on an alternative therapy.
Naturopathy licensing varies from state to state. Not all states require
naturopaths to be licensed. Also, not all naturopathic educational programs are
the same. Some schools grant degrees that are not accepted by state licensing
boards. In the United States, the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education
(CNME) is the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to
accredit naturopathic programs and colleges.
Before you choose a
naturopath, find out whether the person graduated from an accredited college.
Also check to see whether your state has licensing laws that govern the
practice of NDs. If your state licenses NDs, ask your prospective ND whether he
or she is licensed.
CitationsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (2007). Some common misconceptions about vaccination and how to respond to them. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/6mishome.htm.Other Works ConsultedMurray MT, Pizzorno JE Jr (2006). A hierarchy of
healing: The therapeutic order. In JE Pizzorno Jr, MT Murray, eds.,
Textbook of Natural Medicine, 3rd ed., vol. 1, pp.
27–40. New York: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
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How to help victims of Hurricane Sandy
Mayor Alvin Brown encouraging Jacksonville residents to donate to victims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is hoping to lend a helping hand to those still recovering from Hurricane Sandy by setting up collection bins throughout the city.
They are placing bins at public buildings and schools to collect non-perishable food items that will be sent up north.
Most in Florida know what it's like to recover from a hurricane -- without power and scarce on supplies. And that's the reason why Mayor Alvin Brown is encouraging the folks in Jacksonville to donate non-perishable food items which will be delivered to those in need.
In Florida, when we get hit by a hurricane, we typically have power restored within a week. But that's not the case at all in areas like New Jersey, where people there are still in the dark, standing in line for gasoline, and basically just making it day to day.
Businesses have been destroyed and lives have been lost, which is why Jacksonville residents are really urged to help.
The city is making it convenient to help. Here is a list of what FEMA and The Bank of New Jersey say they really need:
- Pop-top, ready-to-eat foods
- Granola bars, energy bars, cereal bars
- Meal replacement beverages
- Baby needs
- Personal hygiene items
- Paper products
Donations can be made at the following locations through November 13.
- City Hall - 117 W. Duval St.
- Ed Ball Building - 214 N. Hogan St.
- Main Library - 303 N. Laura St.
- JTA - Rosa Parks/FSCJ Station - 201 W. Union St.
- JEA - Tower Lobby - 21 W. Church St.
Donations will also be accepted at the city's Veterans Job Fair on Friday and at the annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday.
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