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NRPA's Vice President of Urban and Government Affairs Kevin O'Hara continues his series of dispatches from urban park and recreation agencies. He recently spent time visiting some of the Lone Star State's best and brightest parks and recreation facilities. In July, O'Hara regaled us with tales from his trip to Houston — here, he details a visit to Austin, one of Texas' best-known and best-loved cities.
Upon landing at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport, you feel something special about Texas' self-described "weird" city. Indie singer-songwriters serenade airport travelers as they trudge to and from their gates while local bookstores and restaurants nourish visitors' weary bodies and minds. Once you arrive downtown, you quickly realize that music, art, parks and public space are central to this community's identity. During the course of a single action-packed day in early June, Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Director Sara Hensley and Assistant Director Kimberly McNeeley showed me even more reasons to be excited about Austin.
Downtown Austin is centered on Lady Bird Lake — formerly known as Town Lake — which was created in 1960 by damming the Colorado River. A 10.1-mile PARD trail runs the circumference of the lake, where joggers and bikers pass by kayakers, paddleboarders and swimmers enjoying the water. Earlier this summer, PARD opened up a spectacular boardwalk extension of the trail, allowing users east and west of I-35 to have uninterrupted access to the lake.
Even beyond the signature downtown recreational spaces, including Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Metropolitan Park, Austinites are never far from a park and recreation facility. I saw how partnerships with the YMCA created a wonderful recreation center and community garden in North Austin, and the sparkling brand-new Bartholomew Pool, where — as if on cue — a resident pulled up and asked when the facility was opening (the next day), and effused about how excited her family was for this new neighborhood amenity.
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Rosewood Recreation Center serves a predominantly low-income community in East Austin. The dedicated staff there gave me an overview of the innovative ways they engage with at-risk youth. Leading a city-wide effort, this team emphasizes a holistic approach that ties their outreach and programming to 40 youth-development assets that help craft kids into successful and functional adults. Staff is trained on how to tie those goals to programming at Rosewood. This team and this department have been instrumental in promoting shared language for youth development providers and were recently asked by the Wallace Foundation to present their model at a youth development concert. Contact Youth and Teens Programs Supervisor Veronica Delgado to learn more about those initiatives.
The TCTA (Totally Cool, Totally Art) program offers free community-based arts education for teenagers who may not otherwise have such opportunities. TCTA is much more than just an arts and crafts program — it promotes a philosophy centered on the many benefits of arts education for teens. TCTA Program Coordinator — and fellow Minnesota Viking fan — Clint Hofmeister and his team teach art in a variety of media including blacksmithing, computer animation, filmmaking, printmaking, installation, conceptual art, portraiture and urban painting. (Maybe it's something in Austin's water — these kids come across as bona fide artists. Check out the video.)
The Roving Leaders outreach program teaches life skills and incorporates social-emotional learning to explore difficult topics teens encounter daily, such as violence and addiction. Youth are given a safe space to practice problemsolving and are encouraged to use critical thinking skills. Staff members serve as positive role models while guiding participants through activities, lessons and field trips designed to build character and present leadership opportunities. From hand delivering gifts via the Blue Santa Program to tree plantings and food-bank volunteerism, teens demonstrate leadership through civic engagement, community advocacy and service-learning projects. Youth participants are also provided chances to utilize technology as a mechanism for self-expression, a forum for advocacy and as a method of career and talent exploration. Part of Roving Leaders' efforts includes a mobile gaming lounge/youth engagement magnet. With this custom-built vehicle, Delgado and her colleagues take their message to where the kids are, drawing them in with opportunities to test their Wii or Xbox skills, and giving PARD staff the opportunity to pitch afterschool, art-based or other programming.
Knowing your audience is critical to making a sale, and these dedicated park and recreation professionals not only know their audience, they also know how to close a deal. Basing programming on "what kids want" goes a long way to giving these same kids what they need, which are the life skills that will prepare them for lifelong learning and success. From resume building to PowerPoint training and college visits, I saw examples of the how this PARD staff makes a difference in the lives of the young people in their neighborhood and beyond.
How does your agency tie outcomes to goals? Do you work with your youth in this way?
A visit to the A.B. Cantu Pan-American Recreation Center showed how seniors are engaged in programming through the design and creation of an accessible healing garden, featuring herbs and flowers planted and tended to by seniors from the neighborhood. In addition to having an amphitheater that celebrates the Tejano traditional music of the area, A.B. Cantu boasts PARD's only boxing gym. It was here that I learned of the lengths staff goes to ensuring that the surrounding neighborhood is engaged in their programming. Using technology, A.B. Cantu staff increased the number of participants and tailored their programming to meet the needs of a rapidly changing community.
How does your agency use technology to increase citizen participation in your planning and programming? We know the senior population is increasing as a percentage of our national makeup— how are you going to meet the needs of this growing customer base?
The final stop in Austin was at Camacho Recreation Center. After about 2 minutes I was ready to enroll in the summer camp there. Camacho is on the east end of Lady Bird Lake, where kids have access to all that Austin has to offer. Whether it's kayaking, canoeing, fishing or mountain biking (AWARD-winning mountain biking!), the staff at Camacho provide training and access to the outdoors that is unmatched by what I've seen during my brief tenure at NRPA.
Active outdoors sports are a great way to get kids active and connected to nature — what programming do you offer?
The intentionality of the work being done at PARD is remarkable. But, don't take my word for it, go visit Hensley and her dedicated team and see for yourself. I know I'll be back, as there is much more to learn from this team.
Kevin O'Hara seen here during a jog on Austin's Lady Bird/Town Lake trail is NRPA's vice president of urban and government affairs.


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This exquisite tumbler is perfect for a tall drink of sparkling water. Beautiful hand-etched leaves add enchanting texture and dimension to the recycled glass. Every purchase empowers Rose Ann Hall Designs artisans in Mexico.
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Rose Ann Hall Designs employs artisans, many of whom have disabilities, to produce beautiful handmade candles and elegantly carved glassware. They emphasize on the use of recycled materials for each one of a kind product. By promoting traditional Mexican arts, Rose Ann Hall Designs provides income as well as an outlet for artistic expression to individuals with few other opportunities. Rose Ann Hall Designs takes great pride in the uniqueness of its artisans and products.
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First, each piece is hand-blown at a workshop in Mexico by a talented artist. The artisan heats the glass until it is molten, then inflates it using a blowpipe. The heated glass is manipulated to create the desired shape, then cooled.
After the glass is blown, another artisan decorates the piece by hand by carving traditional Mexican designs. Using delicate tools, the artisan scratches away tiny pieces of the glass to create the intricate pattern. Where the artisan has etched the glass there remains a translucent, frosted-glass quality.
By promoting traditional Mexican art forms, Rose Ann Hall Designs provides income and an outlet for expression to individuals with few other opportunities. Rose Ann Hall Designs takes great pride in the uniqueness of its artisans and its products.
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The culture of Mexico is one of the richest and most ancient in the western hemisphere. Its cultural, geographical and historical wealth is palpable and it can be appreciated through its architecture and pyramids, and traditions. Most of Mexico's art is still created through processes that have not changed since the Aztec civilization. Clay pottery, vibrant designs, embroidered cotton garments, wool shawls and outer garments with angular designs and colorful baskets and rugs are some of the common items associated with Mexican art.
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Wooden Ducks
Made from renewable materials, these gorgeous wooden ducks from DCUK make a stunning gift for anyone, and can be easily personalised to make them a unique gift. Available in a range of sizes and colours, each duck is hand carved so that no two are identical. The name tags that accompany them add to their beautifully distinctive characters.
These ducks are made from Bamboo Root – a substance that is easily sustainable, which means you can collect a whole family – adult ducks, ducklets, ducklings, and baby duckies, as well as stunning eggs – and bring your whole family to life!
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Delta CEO sees pay package rise 10 percent
ATLANTA (AP) -- Delta Air Lines Inc.'s chief executive, Richard Anderson, received a 10 percent raise in his pay package in 2011, a year when the company's stock price fell by more than a third.
Anderson's pay package was valued at $8.9 million, up from $8 million in 2010, according to an Associated Press review of a securities filing made Friday.
His salary was unchanged at $600,000 but he received stock awards valued at $7 million, up from $6 million a year earlier. Other items in his pay package — including retirement benefits, home security and performance pay — were mostly unchanged.
Delta and other airlines responded to rising fuel costs in 2011 by cutting flights and raising fares and fees.
Shares of the nation's second biggest airline fell 36 percent in 2011, compared to a 21 percent decline for United Continental Holdings Inc., the No.1 carrier in the nation. The stocks have recovered, with Delta showing a 34 percent gain in the year to date.
United CEO Jeffery Smisek's pay package tripled to $13.4 million, according to a separate filing Friday.
The AP's calculation of executive compensation includes salary, bonuses, perks and the estimated value of stock and stock options awarded during the year. The amount that Anderson or other CEOs eventually get can differ, depending on the performance of the company's stock after awards are granted. Most companies require an executive to wait a certain amount of time before getting stock grants or exercising options.


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Next iPhone May Be Able to Scan Your Fingerprint
A growing number of analysts and investors are speculating that Apple is building fingerprint scanning technology into its next iPhone. MarketWatch's Dan Gallagher reports. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Great American Beer Festival
Breweries in attendance: 466
Beers poured: 2,375
People in Attendance: 50,000
Size of Convention Center: 5.2 football fields
By Max Sinsheimer
Associate Editor, Reference
The Oxford Companion to Beer in hand, I took off for three days at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver last week. This beer-lovers Mecca boasts the largest collection of American beer ever served, its popularity growing with each passing year. In 1982, the festival's first year, there were 800 attendees in a 5,000 square foot festival hall. This year's festival sold out 50,000 tickets in the first week tickets went on sale. A small pavilion at the back of the convention center recreated the layout of the original 1982 festival for this year's GABF 30th anniversary, and looking at that modest room against the backdrop of the Denver Convention Center was like looking at a tiny ceramic tile within an extensive mosaic. In 1982 Charlie Papazian, a legend in the beer world, chose a rather audacious name for the festival he founded. But that name has proved visionary in 2011.
So who are these hordes who flock to Denver for GABF each year? Mostly hardcore beer fans, of course, and there are many of them. One gauge might be to look at the number of homebrewers in the country. The American Homebrewers Association estimated that there were around 750,000 active American homebrewers in 2010. I asked a few individuals if they had anything fermenting back home, and heard everything from honey porters to seasonal spiced and pumpkin ales. The strangest answer was from a man brewing a lager using 7Up as a sugar source. He claimed it was a big hit with his friends.
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Not everyone at the GABF was a professional or amateur brewer, but everyone was passionate about beer, and that passion manifested itself inventive ways. At the first session I attended on Thursday, I saw a group of men waiting in line dressed in Where's Waldo outfits. I entered the floor to find a bevy of costumed attendees. There were lederhosen and kilts, of course, and beer maids in traditional Bavarian attire. But there were also more unusual beer garments. "Hop heads" (people who love very hoppy beers) wore rubber hop cones on their heads, or laurels made from hop vines. Three men wore cut-outs of actual kegs around their waists. There were the sillier costumes that had no discernible connection to beer, but contributed to GABF's celebratory atmosphere. A group of grown men wore white bathrobes. A convincing Charlie Chaplin tapped his cane and tipped his top hat for photographs. Tigger the Tiger bounced about beside a group of twenty-somethings dressed as monks. Halloween came early for me this year.
But for all there was to see at GABF, it was the beer that took center stage. Try a flight of beers at a good beer bar, or drink a few beers from a well-stocked refrigerator, and you get some variety. It is another thing entirely to walk about the GABF floor armed with a single ounce plastic tasting glass, sipping 30 or 40 beers in a session. It was a bit like the first time I visited the Boston Aquarium as a child. I thought I had a pretty good handle on fish, but when I went to the aquarium and saw luminescent squid, Moray Eels, and colorful reef dwellers, the huge range of these creatures that I thought I had known overwhelmed me. The rows of brewery tables were like those fish tanks, demanding that I pay attention, because beer is more plentiful, more exotic, just more than I knew existed.
The most unusual beer I tried? That would be the Humidor IPA, brewed by Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, FL. Aged on Spanish cedar, the same wood used for cigar boxes, this beer smelled and tasted exactly like a Cuban cigar. It was so odd, but delicious, and proved the endless creative potential inherent in beer. Further proof was everywhere I looked. The Grapefruit Jungle beer brewed by the Sun King Brewing Company in Indianapolis is an IPA that uses three hops with grapefruit-like characteristics. It has a subtle aroma that builds slowly and convincingly – you can really smell, and taste, the grapefruit. Kriek, a sour beer flavored with cherries, is a style that I had heard of but never tried, until I stopped by the Sam Adams booth for their American Kriek. It tasted to me like sour cherry soda, and I while I didn't love it, I was amazed that beer could taste this way.
Garrett Oliver, Editor-in-Chief of The Oxford Companion to Beer and Brewmaster at the Brooklyn Brewery, told me recently that "beer is the new wine," and I better understand what he means after attending the Great American Beer Festival. The creativity, quality, and quantity present in the American beer scene today spells a renaissance in craft brewing the likes of which has not been seen since before Prohibition. There are plenty of statistics to support this claim, but I'll leave you with one of my favorite anecdotes: Garrett was recently asked to curate a serious craft beer menu for a chain of airport bars.


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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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- Characterization of 2D Human Ankle Stiffness during Postural Balance and Walking for Robot-aided Ankle Rehabilitation
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Semiconductor nanowires are important candidates for highly scaled three dimensional electronic devices. It is very advantageous to combine their scaling capability with the high yield of planar CMOS technology by integrating nanowire devices into planar circuits. The purpose of this research is to identify the challenges associated with the fabrication of vertically oriented Si and Ge nanowire diodes and modeling their electrical behavior so that they can be utilized to create unique three dimensional architectures that can boost the scaling of electronic devices into the next generation. In this study, vertical Ge and Si nanowire Schottky diodes have been fabricated …
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Old Lyme, Conn., – December 22, 2011- In the metal and hardcore music genres, as in many other categories, live performance and touring is an essential component of an artist's career growth and oftentimes the essence of their very existence. Good Fight Entertainment — which manages both established and emerging artists such as BlessTheFall, Between the Buried and Me, Siliverstein, Polar Bear Club and many others — depends on audio specialist Sennheiser to ensure its entire artist roster gets the technical support and attention they deserve while on the road.
By having a proactive artist relations team at Sennheiser, Amy Buck, who currently oversees sponsorships and marketing for the Good Fight roster, can focus on other business tasks related to developing the careers of her artists. "The gear side of things is so important, but it is invisible to me because I know Sennheiser will take care of the technical aspects if any support is required," she says. Currently, most of Good Fight's artists use Sennheiser wireless instrument systems, wired microphones and wireless personal monitors.
When repairs or technical support is needed — as it invariably is given the music genre and rigorous touring schedules — Buck knows that any gear issues will be dealt with swiftly and proactively. She recalls one instance in which a member of Between The Buried and Me lost his wireless pack. "They were very worried that he wouldn't be able to communicate with the rest of the band and they were in the middle of a tour. Our artist relations rep Tim Moore took care of them right away and got a new wireless pack before the next date."
Buck appreciates the reliability and usability of Sennheiser products, but having a proactive artist relations team at Sennheiser provides her with an extra measure of security. "Sometimes, with other equipment manufacturers, I have to make calls to even find out who the artist relations guy is," Buck says. "Sennheiser is proactive and there to support us even before we need the help — this is an incredible benefit to us and an enormous time saver."
Artists also routinely rely on Sennheiser for advice on how to outfit their touring equipment infrastructure as they become more successful: "Good Fight is all about developing unique talent in this genre, and as their bands become more sophisticated in developing their touring rigs, they call us to help them figure out the right way forward," says Tim Moore, artist relations manager for Sennheiser. "For us, the relationship helps us keep a close eye out for important young acts, while allowing us to continue building relations with an impressive roster of emerging talent."
The relationship between Good Fight and Sennheiser extends beyond simply equipment and tour support. "We have collaborated with Sennheiser in many different ways and they really get the big picture of what we are doing," says Buck. "We have conducted media interviews and contests in support of the tours — particularly in the case of BlessTheFall — and have completed many promotional videos and product placements. Because we have worked together for so long, we are in lock step with each other; this is one of the highlights of working with Sennheiser."
When it comes to Sennheiser, it all comes back to the sound: "We are pleased to be working with Sennheiser because the sound is absolutely core to the experience — it is all about the live shows," Buck concludes.


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I usually eat chicken and eggs. These are my favorite food. I don't like vegetables and salads although I know they are very good for health and studying. I guess I should try to eat them from now on.
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It's really important to eat properly while studying for exams. A healthy diet will give you lots of energy. Sugary snacks like sweets and chocolate may give you short-term energy, but it is better to eat foods that give you lots of energy over a longer period of time. Check out our list of brain foods and try to make sure your diet includes lots of these things during exam times.
Super brain foods:
brown bread
beans, lentils and chickpeas
oily fish such as sardines, tuna or salmon
red meat
fresh fruit
Eat regular, healthy snacks while you're studying as well as three good meals a day to keep your energy levels high.
Do you eat any of these brain foods? Tell us which of these you eat and which you don't eat.
I usually eat chicken and eggs. These are my favorite food. I don't like vegetables and salads although I know they are very good for health and studying. I guess I should try to eat them from now on.
I love pasta :p god thanks i can eat it during my exams :pp
I don't eat meat and eggs. I always eat vegetables, fruits and cereals.
better to eat more meat there is a lot of protein
I eat everything that it is in that list .:)
I fully agree with your list ,it is very useful during exam season. :D
I eat everything that you mentioned exept fresh fruit and brown bread.Fruit is very healthy for your brain,but I don't like the smell and taste,sometimes I eat strawberries. :)
well the list you mentioned includes very good and significant foods for brain particularly fresh fruits I have also heard eating coffee is very helpful to stay awake especially when we have to study till late at night.
My tip: Chocolate!
If you can't avoid eating chocolate when you study than make sure you buy a "healthy chocolate". By healthy I refer to chocolate with a high percentage of cacao (over 70% at least), also known as dark chocolate. Chocolate is a good brain food! Next time you go to a store look for a cacao chocolate - they are usually marked well. Dark chocolate has all the vitamins you need (not as much as vegetables and fruits though). It can be of a more bitter taste, but some people actually prefer it that way ;) Me too.
Oh, you're dead right. Dark chocolate is really useful for exam period. In addition,chocolate can help you to avoid feeling depressed. As for me, sometimes I feel depressed when I study for a long period of time and don't have any time to just go outside. Especially, I do when the weather is great....but! I have to study. So sometimes it is very useful to eat something tasty) But without fanaticism)))
I agree with you two.
By the way, ur profile picture is nice, dear Anna-tagi !
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New York, NY - The all new season of sci-fi hit Doctor Who, which premiered on Saturday, April 23, has given BBC AMERICA its highest-rated, most-watched telecast ever in Live + Same Day. Doctor Who delivered almost 1.3 million viewers*, a .72 coverage rating in P2+, and a .92 in A25-54. In total audience, the channel was up 71,000 viewers, from its previous best for last season's opening episode of Doctor Who in April last year.
Additional key successes include:
Viewership across all of BBC AMERICA's Doctor Who YouTube content reached an all-time high of 3.5 million views.
The official debut of Doctor Who on Tumblr reached over 10,000 followers in two weeks.
Doctor Who is currently the #1 TV series on the iTunes store.
BBCAMERICA.com pulled in its largest traffic ever. On its best day, Saturday, April 23, 74% of users were new visitors to the site.
The new season opened with "The Impossible Astronaut", the first part of a special two-parter set in the U.S. and penned by "Who supremo" Steven Moffat (Sherlock, Coupling). It's the first time Doctor Who has ever filmed on American soil. The show sees the return of the Doctor (Matt Smith), his travelling companion Amy (Karen Gillan), Rory (Arthur Darvill) and River Song (Alex Kingston). The series also features an episode penned by long time Doctor Who fan and award-winning writer Neil Gaiman (Coraline, The Sandman). Doctor Who airs every Saturday, 9:00 pm ET/PT.
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* 1,268,010 Total Viewers
Source: Nielsen NH1, 4/23/11 Live and Live+ Same Day.
BBC AMERICA delivers U.S. audiences high-quality, innovative and intelligent programming. Established in 1998, it has been the launch pad for talent embraced by American mainstream pop culture, including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, Graham Norton, and successful programming formats including ground-breaking non-scripted television like Top Gear and top-rated science-fiction like Doctor Who. Owned by BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, BBC AMERICA has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including an Emmy, four Golden Globes and ten Peabody Awards. The channel attracts one of cable's most affluent and educated audiences and is available on digital cable and satellite TV in more than 68 million homes. It broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, with content available On Demand across all major digital platforms. Online, www.bbcamerica.comis the place to go to dig deeper into pop culture with a British twist.


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Atlanta mega-church pastor Eddie Long has privately resolved a lawsuit that he had previously sworn to fight like David fought Goliath, so he is free to move forward with plans to expand his once profitable ministry. Should he be let off the hook?
Despite rumblings that his New Birth church is falling fast, Long, who settled out of court last month with several young men who say he took sexual advantage of them, has announced plans to open up two satellite churches and called on financially able parishioners to make donations from $500 to $1,000 as seed money for the new branches. He assured followers that a certified audit was done and that, "All of your money's being done right and being calculated right."
While that audit might settle the concerns of some of his churchgoers, many others have more pressing worries about the pastor and his church. In a recent sermon, Long's friend Creflo Dollar (a pastor himself) recently had some words for those parishioners who haven't stuck by the scandal-plagued Long.
Dollar lectured, "When you have a wreck, you expect God to forgive you and everybody else. Don't let the preacher have a wreck now. Then you become self-righteous and judgmental, and you gon' leave him for his wreck when you done had more wrecks."
Dollar further added that Long was still "anointed to do what he was called to do" and ostracized fleeing New Life parishioners, saying, "I just can't believe that people would leave their preacher 'cause he had a wreck, instead of praying for him." He also claimed that Long "had insurance, and Jesus paid the premium." Jesus' checkbook probably begs to differ.
This kind of oversimplification helps create the climate for more Eddie Long-like scandals to happen again and again.
If Long's former followers are being "self-righteous" and "judgmental," they're only taking cues from the self-anointed bishop himself. It's not surprising that Dollar thinks the scandal involving his friend — who was accused of using his power, wealth and influence to bed men introduced to him as boys — is just a "wreck" and employed some twisted form of theology to excuse it. Both men espouse this kind of "prosperity preaching" that's essentially nothing more than Christianity for the capitalist. Never mind that it's completely antithetical to the life Jesus led on Earth.
Long is the person who once said, "Homosexuality is a manifestation of the fallen man." People are within their rights to suggest that the pastor appears fallen as well. A settlement doesn't necessarily confirm guilt, but when you promise to fight like David but end up settling out of court, it looks suspicious.
Slavery, misogyny and segregation were all once justified in the Bible. Such is the problem with allowing agenda-driven clergymen to be biblical literalists of convenience and dictate what is and isn't right.
In the documentary For the Bible Tells Me So, Bishop Desmond Tutu explained, "The Bible is the word of God through the words of human beings speaking in the idiom of their time." That's why it's now OK to touch women when they're on their periods, and not so much to sell your children into slavery. Yet when it comes to gays, we allow hatred to continue being spewed despite constant reminders of the possible consequences.
Over time, will homophobia finally join other antiquated prejudices? Not if we don't start analyzing Scripture and sexual identity for ourselves. Not if we dismiss gross hypocrisy as a Jesus-excused "wreck" and condemn those who distance themselves from that hypocrisy. And especially not if we allow Long to go on to build new houses of hatred.
Michael Arceneaux is a Houston-bred, Howard-educated writer currently based in Los Angeles. You can read more of his work on his site. Follow him on Twitter.
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Worlds of Fun error adds multiple charges to credit cards
Customers with ongoing problems should notify park
Kansas City's Worlds of Fun theme park said a transaction error over the weekend resulted in some customer credit cards being processed multiple times for the same transaction.
One customer who visited the park from out of town said her family was charged 37 times for lunch and a couple of snacks at park concession stands, a total bill adding up to more than $900. Another customer said she was charged 38 times for a $38 lunch, adding up to more than $3,000.
She said she was concerned about people who used debit cards and may find excessive withdrawals and overdrafts in their checking accounts.
The park said it was notified of the situation Wednesday and immediately began to work with banks to reverse the erroneous charges.
Park officials said that while the charges were reversed Wednesday afternoon, some of the reversals may not appear in accounts until Friday.
Officials asked any guest who was negatively impacted by the mistake to contact Worlds of Fun directly at 816-454-4545 so it can address their concerns.


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Depart Shannon Airport and head east on the N19 for about 7km.
Turn Right (south) onto the N18 heading for Limerick for about 18km.
Turn Right (south west) onto the Dock Road (N20) for about 11km.
Go on the N21 heading to Tralee approximately 90 km.
Head on the Dingle Road N86 for approximately 48km.
Directions from Cork Airport
Depart Cork Airport and head East for about 1km
Turn Left heading west onto the N28 for about 5 kilometres.
Continue on the N22 heading toward Killarney.
From Killarney take the Dingle road.
Directions from Dublin Airport
Depart Dublin Airport for about 1km
Turn Right (East) onto M1 for about 3km
Turn Right (West) onto M50 for about 18km
(M50 contains a toll bridge which costs €1.20).
Turn Right (West) onto N7 towards Limerick from M50 190km
Continue southwest on N20 for about 10km.
Go on the N21 heading to Tralee approximately 90 km.
Google Map:
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Irish Rail: http://www.irishrail.ie/home/
Killarney & Tralee are the nearest Train Stations to the Dingle Peninsula
Timetables & further information can be found on their website.
Bus Services: http://18.104.22.168/bin/query.exe/e
Bus Eireann provides bus Services to the Dingle Peninsula.
Killarney - Dingle & Tralee - Dingle
All information can be found on their website.
The closest Airport to the Dingle Peninsula is Kerry Airport in Farranfore, which is approx 50mins drive by car.
Information about Flights to and from Kerry Airport can be found on their website.
Cork Airport approx. 2.5 hrs drive
Shannon Airport approx 2.5 hrs drive
Irish Ferries - www.irishferries.com
Dublin Holyhead
Rosslare - Pembroke
Rosslare - Cherbourg/Roscoff
Brittany Ferries - www.brittany-ferries.ie
Cork – Roscoff
Shannon Ferries - www.shannonferries.com
Tarbert - Killimer Ferries
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As blood passes through the lungs, oxygen moves into the blood while carbon dioxide moves out of the blood into the airspace of the lungs. An ABG test uses blood drawn from an artery, where the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels can be measured before they enter body tissues and become changed. An ABG test measures pH (acidity or alkalinity) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Abnormal values for pH, oxygen, and carbon dioxide can be caused by changes in:
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The horn-y brand has got a new owner and now they've got a newly shortened tagline. Dodge is going from "Grab life by the horns" to just simply "Grab life" and now they've got a new ad campaign to sell it. They've done it on the cheap though, snagging images from old commercials, tossed together with images of sporting Americana — Red Wings and Nascar. All of that's re-mixed with an amerigasm of what we'd describe as "freedom rock." I guess our only question after watching the new ad is — when did Dodge become the advertising amalgamation of Ford and Chevy. Or more appropriately, since when did Michael Bay start directing coffee achiever "Bold Moves" commercials for Dodge? All we know is that ain't creamer those kids are adding to their Dodge.
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Independent Panel Will Now Review Deaths of Children in Kentucky
Governor Steve Beshear signed into law House Bill 290 on Wednesday, establishing an independent review panel to investigate cases of child deaths and near-fatal injuries. The bill places in statute the Governor's initiative to ensure that child protection agencies meet the policies and standards expected in cases of child abuse and neglect, a news release said.
The bill closely mirrors the executive order issued by Gov. Beshear in July 2012, retaining the original 17 members appointed by the Governor, while expanding the panel's membership by three.
"We all share the same goal of keeping our youngest citizens safe from harm, but sometimes abuse and neglect lead to tragic circumstances," said Gov. Beshear. "When that happens, we must take a hard look to see whether and how what we call 'the system' broke down. House Bill 290 creates a permanent process to review those cases, so we can ask the right questions and make any appropriate changes in order to protect other children."
The independent 20-member panel will remain attached to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for staff and administrative purposes, with added oversight by the Program Review and Investigations Committee of the Kentucky General Assembly, which will conduct an annual evaluation of the panel, monitor operations and procedures and make a report of findings to the General Assembly.
"I hope one day we will live in a world where this panel is no longer needed, but to address today's problems, I am so honored to have been a part of seeing the passage of this bill. Families and children are first," said Rep. Tom Burch, of Louisville.
New members of the panel will include the commissioner of the Department for Public Health, who will serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member; a representative of the Community Mental Health Centers, to be selected by the Attorney General from a list of three names provided by the Kentucky Association of Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Programs Inc.; and a member of the Citizen Foster Care Review Board, selected by the chief justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court.
"The review panel is designed to gather and analyze information from multiple sources to aid the prevention of child abuse," said Judge Roger Crittenden, who serves as the panel's chair. "This legislation resulted from the work of many public-spirited Kentucky citizens and organizations and the continued support from Rep. Burch and Sen. Denton. And it was Gov. Beshear's Executive Order that was the catalyst that changed an idea into reality and formed the basic framework for a review panel that is already functioning."
"The establishment of this panel will now allow us to understand the role that all of us – doctors, neighbors, CPS workers, law enforcement...everyone – has in protecting our children," said Dr. Melissa Currie, chief medical director, University of Louisville Pediatrics-Forensic Medicine. "It demonstrates a long-term commitment to our children that we will learn everything we can from these heartbreaking cases in order to prevent future child fatalities and near-fatalities. We owe this to our kids."
"While we are sad we have to talk about child fatalities, it is a day to celebrate because we have taken a significant step toward prevention," said Jill Seyfred, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky. "With passage of this legislation – the culmination of a lot of hard work and careful deliberations from all branches of government, child advocates and concerned citizens – Kentucky joins other states who know there is much to gain from having a panel of experts look at each tragic child fatality."
House Bill 290 provides for unredacted case files to be reviewed by the panel members, who will be bound by confidentiality requirements. The bill also permits the panel to go into closed session to allow for open discussion while preserving the privacy of innocent individuals whose names are included in the files. This has been a matter of particular concern for a surviving child of a near-fatality and non-offending surviving family and household members of any child whose case is subject to the panel's review.
Members will continue to meet quarterly to review official records, case files, or information relating to child fatalities or near-fatalities and analyze the medical, psychosocial and legal circumstances of the child to identify conditions that contributed to the death or serious injury. The panel will recommend improvements to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Department for Community Based Services and to any other public or private agencies involved with the family relating to protocols, practice, training or other protections to keep children safe.
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Dubai tuner King of Customs Garage turned an ordinary Nissan Patrol SUV into the ultimate vehicle for back seat drivers. How? They moved the steering wheel to the middle.
Well, not just the steering wheel - all of the vital controls for the car are now behind the front seats.
You know what, I change my mind. This isn't the ultimate car for back seat drivers - this is the ultimate vehicle for front seat passengers. The view out front looks fantastic.


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Simple & to the point. I have been digging through Google & everywhere else I can find to determine the status for Wayland & nVidia with no luck.
I have an up-to-date Sid Gnome install using the current (375.82) blob. Nowhere during GDM login do I see a Gnome-Wayland option.
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Breaking a mirror can even make a skeptic shudder for
a brief moment! The superstition is an old one and has managed to keep
its strength over the years. In fact, many superstitions exist for mirrors
but the particular beliefs centering around broken mirrors are the most
common today.
Mirrors are thought to have two supernatural abilities:
- They bring bad luck
- The help tell the future
Before mirrors came along, any reflective surface was considered
to be magical and credited with the ability to look into the future.
In ancient mythology we can often find the gods and goddesses, as
well as mere mortals, looking into the still water to catch a glimpse
of their fate. The power of reflective surfaces to captivate and deceive
are also featured strongly in such myths as Narcissus and Snow White.
Reflective surfaces like shiny metals and mirrors were also used to
receive messages from the gods.
Queen Elizabeth's court magician and well-known alchemist, John Dee,
used a mirror for scrying. He has been credited with prophesying the
plot to kill King James in 1605.
Because mirrors were thought to hold the key to the future, to break
one was to shatter your own future. One of the techniques devised to reverse
the bad luck was to bury all the pieces deep within the earth. Another
superstition for breaking a mirror was that shortly thereafter a family
member would die.
Other Mirror Superstitions:
- To see your reflection in a mirror is to see your own soul, which is why a vampire, who are without a soul, have no reflection.
- If a couple first catch sight of each other in a mirror, they will have a happy marriage.
- If a mirror falls and breaks by itself, someone in the house will soon die.
- Any mirrors in a room where someone has recently died, must be covered so that the dead person's soul does not get trapped behind the glass. Superstition has it that the Devil invented mirrors for this very purpose.
- It is bad luck to see your face in a mirror when sitting by candlelight.
- Before mirrors, in ancient societies, if you caught sight of your reflection or dreamt of it, you would soon die.
- Someone seeing their reflection in a room where someone has recently died, will soon die themselves.
- Babies should not look into a mirror for the first year of their lives.
- Actors believe that it is bad luck to see their reflection while looking over the shoulder of another person.
- To see an image of her future husband, a woman is told to eat an apple while sitting in front of a mirror and then brush her hair. An image of the man will appear behind her shoulder.


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Mountain uses RFID for advertising, marketing
Mammoth Mountain CEO Rusty Gregory, along with the rest of the marketing staff, this season have been fielding calls from Southern Californians who are wondering where the heck the billboards went.
Something must be terribly wrong, they speculate.
Gregory says no, not at all. Things are going well for the ski hill in its marketing, especially with the introduction of the Radio Frequency Identification gates.
The gates, which were pushed by the ski hill as a time-saver for people waiting in lift lines, actually is a bigger asset in advertising and marketing than getting people to the chairlifts more quickly.
"We're doing it (advertising) more with the RFID system," Gregory said to the Mammoth Lakes Town Council last week.
"We took all the ticket buyers and had no idea who those people were in the past," he said. "Now we know who they are and what kinds of people are making those transactions. So we are spending money and directly communicating with those people now."
What's more, the marketing wonks at MMSA have a treasure trove of addresses, phone numbers and email addresses, along with skier habits.
The way it works is fairly straightforward.
A customer buys a daily ticket or a season pass. In doing that, he or she gives up information, which not only is stamped on the RFID-enabled ticket, but also is transmitted to the MMSA database.
Therefore, Gregory said, if the customer wants to know about upcoming promotions, such as discounted hotel rooms and/or tickets, the company can directly contact its core users through snail mail, email or telephone.
It's a big money saver, Gregory said.
"Instead of buying significant space in the large media markets in Southern California, we're going directly to our current customers a lot more, with programs that include low-cost air fares, low-cost hotel rooms and other promotions."
This is the first season that the RFID system has been in effect. In spite of the fact that there have been many fewer ski visitors than was expected, the ski area nevertheless is using the RFID system, and experimenting hard along the way.
For example, Gregory said, the ski area will typically send out a "placebo," which isn't an actual deal so much as it illustrates what customers may want but that the ski area doesn't offer … yet.
"Every week we have four promotions to offer, plus the placebo.
"So if you don't see the advertising on billboards, don't think it's not being done. Actually, it's the first time we think (advertising) is effective."
Radio-frequency identification (RFID), generally, is the use of a wireless non-contact system that uses radio-frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data from a tag attached to an object, for the purposes of automatic identification and tracking.
The tag contains electronically stored information which can be read from up to several yards away. Unlike a bar code, the tag does not need to be within line of sight of the reader and may be embedded in the tracked object.
RFID tags are used in many industries. An RFID attached to an automobile during production can be used to track its progress through the assembly line. Pharmaceuticals can be tracked through warehouses. Livestock and pets may have tags injected, allowing positive identification of the animal.
RFID identity cards can give employees access to locked areas of a building, and RF transponders mounted in automobiles can be used to bill motorists for access to toll roads, bridges or parking.
Since RFID tags can be attached to clothing, possessions, or even implanted within people, the possibility of reading personally-linked information without consent has raised privacy concerns.
In social media, RFID is being used to tie the physical world with the virtual world. RFID in social media first came to light in 2010 with Facebook's annual conference.
The use of RFID has quite a history.
In 1945 Léon Theremin invented an espionage tool for the Soviet Union that retransmitted incident radio waves with audio information. Sound waves vibrated a diaphragm that slightly altered the shape of the resonator, which modulated the reflected radio frequency.
Even though this device was a covert listening device, not an identification tag, it is considered to be a predecessor of RFID technology because it was likewise passive, being energized and activated by waves from an outside source.


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Open-Source Your Internet Life
|Jan 29, 2008
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Open source software, i.e. software whose source code anyone can view and change as they see fit, has many benefits from the financial (it's "free as in beer," they say) to the ideological ("free as in speech"). The open source movement has gained so much momentum that there is at least one high-quality open source competitor in nearly every market, from audio mixers to spreadsheets. Because open source collaboration takes place chiefly online, it's no surprise that some of the most mature open source projects are tools for using the internet.
While not all open source products are better than their proprietary cousins, many are, at least for some users. The great thing about free software is that it costs nothing to try them out. Below you'll find a list of excellent open source applications for using the internet that, at least, are worth downloading to check them out, and at most will have you never looking back to the proprietary software you used before.
Web browser: Mozilla Firefox and Flock
The current king of open source web browsers--and alternatives to Microsoft's Internet Explorer--is Mozilla Firefox. Though market share figures are inherently slippery, Firefox now owns between 10 and 20 percent of the market, and IE is gradually on the decline. But market share matters less than the browser's capabilities, and Firefox has a lot to offer. It has all of the features you'd expect from a modern web browser--tabbed browsing, search box, password management, pop-up blocking, standards support--but also throws in extreme extensibility, allowing anyone to create add-ons that introduce new features to the browser. And they have: Hundreds of add-ons are now available, adding functionality for social networking, managing downloads, discovering cool new web sites, sharing and synchronizing your bookmarks, and much, much more.
A newer entrant in the open source web browser arena is Flock, which is based on Firefox but comes with many extra features--particularly those for social networking--built in. Integration with sites like Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, del.icio.us is enabled out of the box. According to some, Flock can also be more reliable then Firefox and less prone to memory leaks which can slow Firefox down.
Email: Mozilla Thunderbird
If you use a desktop email client, there's a good chance it's Microsoft's Outlook Express or its sister Windows Mail, which come bundled with Windows XP and Vista respectively. But Mozilla Corporation, the creator of Firefox, also has an open source alternative for your inbox: Mozilla Thunderbird. While not as popular as Firefox, Thunderbird is a capable email client that supports POP and IMAP protocols, includes an RSS reader, can accommodate an unlimited number of email accounts, filters spam, and has all the other features you expect in a modern email program. Though Thunderbird doesn't sport all of the productivity functionality of Microsoft's full-featured Outlook, like the calendar and to-do lists, it does have the same extensibility found in Firefox, and free third party add-ons integrate many of those features seamlessly.
Instant messaging: Pidgin
A lot of people never discover that in order to chat over AIM you don't actually have to use the AOL's AIM program, and to chat on MSN you don't actually need the program from Microsoft, and likewise for Yahoo!, Gmail, and most other IM networks. Pidgin is an open source program that will connect you to all of your instant messaging accounts simultaneously and unify all of your contacts into a single buddy list. Pidgin lacks some of the more advanced features of some networks--like voice and video calls, for example--but has all of the essential ones like away messages and file transfers. It also adds a few features like the ability to combine multiple contacts in a single one (for that friend who has nine screen names) and "Buddy Pounce" which will automatically notify you, send a message, or perform another action as soon as a certain contact signs on, even when you're away from the computer. Pidgin also has a modest library of third-party plugins that add functionality to the program. Pidgin is not a perfect program, and lacks most of the eye candy and "wow" factor of the proprietary applications it replaces, but to me the ability to ditch three or four separate buddy lists in favor of a single one is priceless.
BitTorrent: Azureus and Miro
I'll level with you--my favorite program for BitTorrent file sharing is the free, but decidedly not open source uTorrent, for its tiny footprint, it speed, and its robust features. But that's not to say it doesn't have some heavy-hitting open source brethren. The most prominent is Azureus, whose latest version--"Vuze"--transformed the already featureful client into a "Next Gen P2P Application," which basically amounts to a lot of eye candy and a constantly-updating library of free and legal multimedia content. But behind that lurk all of the usual BitTorrent functionality for downloading anything you like. Like many of the programs I've already mentioned, Azureus also supports third-party plugins and a lot of added functionality is accessible through these.
If watching online videos is your thing, Miro bills itself as an "open source internet TV and video player," and is well worth checking out for that reason alone. And Miro excels at downloading videos over BitTorrent. It can automatically download videos from RSS feeds based on criteria you specify (a feature available in Azureus plugins as well) and you can manually start downloads as well. While Miro is overkill for basic BitTorrent tasks, for the video fiend it's fantastic.
File transfer: FileZilla
FTP is a term heard less and less among most internet users, but if you ever find yourself building a web site you'll probably use FTP (File Transfer Protocol), or its more secure cousin SFTP, to upload files to the web server. Whatever your use, FileZilla is a great open source client for transferring files over FTP and SFTP. It uses a two-pane view that shows your local files on the left and the remote server's files on the right, and its Site Manager lets you store and manage an unlimited number of site profiles. Its advanced queue lets you transfer files en masse, and pause and resume any transfer.
A few more
This article could go on and an, because there's far more to the internet than the web, email, IM, file transfer, and BitTorrent. But most people never have a need to dip their toes into the deepest part of the pool. Nevertheless, here are a few more useful open source internet products for those who need them:
- Telnet and SSH: PuTTY
- Web server: Apache and Lighttpd
- RSS feed reader: BlogBridge, RSS Bandit, and RSSOwl
- Remote desktop: UltraVNC
Have a favorite open source internet program? Tell us about it in the comments!
Blogger since 1999, Jordan Running went pro in 2005 and never looked back. Sometimes programmer, occasional photographer, and serial tinkerer, he decided to to switch to Linux in 2001 but just hasn't quite gotten around to it yet.


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DWTS Season 17 Watchouts: Britney Spears And Lindsay Lohan??
Just a few more Dancing With The Stars rumors and watchouts to add…though mark these in the highly "skeptical" department.
The first is Britney Spears!! Today she tweeted that she was rehearsing for something "top secret" next week. The tweet reads as follows….
Taking a quick break to say hi to all my tweeps 🙂 Rehearsing for something top secret happening next week… #WERK
It's most likely something music related (a new single or a Las Vegas gig?) in my opinion, but, her official site raises a even more eyebrows being there is a countdown to a date that is the same as the premiere of Dancing With The Stars. So coincidental.
Secondly, there is speculation as to why Val Chmerkovskiy is now following Lindsay Lohan at his twitter? As you know, Lindsay has been rumored for several seasons. She's got her life together now and she's never looked better. So, is it possible she's dancing? Though this past week, Lindsay has been seen in New York City instead of Los Angeles. So, not sure how true this could be? But, could it be a possibility for next season like we reported in this post recently?
Heidi, penny for your thoughts!!
Heidi: Yeaaahhhh….I've seen the Britney one is starting to spread over the Internet, and Vogue isn't the only one to ask me about it. I just can't believe this show would be able to get either of these women. It kinda boggles the mind. I suppose Lindsay is currently the more needy of career rehab at the moment, but still. I guess we'll have to wait and see. I'm highly skeptical. Highly.


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Mountain View Mennonite Church (Kalispell, Montana, USA)
Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Rd, Kalispell MT (Mennonite Church USA), located 10 miles (16 km) east of Kalispell and 2-1/2 miles (4 km) northeast of Creston, Montana, originated in 1903, when Jacob Roth, bishop in the Amish Mennonite Church, moved to Creston from Oregon. Other early settlers were John Eicher, Lee Neuschwander, Peter and Samuel Sutter, Ed Ruckdashel, Joseph Murer, Andrew Bachman, and Peter Eyman. Norman Leroy Kauffman came in the spring of 1911.
In the spring of 1904 a Sunday school was organized. Preaching services in the German language were held every two weeks. Four different buildings were used for these services before the church was built in 1913. During these years this congregation was a part of the Western Amish Mennonite Conference, but in 1916 it joined the Pacific Coast Conference and in 1923 became a member of the Alberta-Saskatchewan Conference. In 1955 the membership was 98. The following ministers had served the congregation to 1955: Jacob Roth, D. D. Kauffman, Joseph Whitaker, Christ Snyder, John W. Oesch, John G. Hochstetler, who was the bishop in 1955, and D. D. Brenneman, was then the minister.
A new church building was completed in 1964. In the mid-90's an fellowship hall/kitchen addition was added to the west side of the church building. In 2002 with the realignment of the Mennonite Church, General Conference Mennonite Church, and Conference of Mennonites in Canada into Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada, the congregation felt the need to join a U.S.-based conference, and thus joined the Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference of Mennonite Church USA.
Shelter, S. G. Church History of the Pacific Coast Mennonite Conference District. Scottdale, PA, 1931.
|John G Hochstetler
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Hochstetler, John G. "Mountain View Mennonite Church (Kalispell, Montana, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1957. Web. 23 Oct 2020. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mountain_View_Mennonite_Church_(Kalispell,_Montana,_USA)&oldid=161083.
APA style
Hochstetler, John G. (1957). Mountain View Mennonite Church (Kalispell, Montana, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 23 October 2020, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mountain_View_Mennonite_Church_(Kalispell,_Montana,_USA)&oldid=161083.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 3, pp. 762-763. All rights reserved.
©1996-2020 by the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. All rights reserved.


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We asked people why they go on retreat, here's what they said:
Reconnecting with myself after a very crazy few months with a new baby! Just having that feeling of being grounded again. But also having an opportunity to connect with new amazing people. Getting exposed and Inspired by new (to me) yoga instructors (and community). Being in the presence of real, authentic and raw emotion (the whole spectrum).. So many reasons! Alyson
We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.


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Brendan Foster on TV announcing new marathon in Stirling May 2017
Anyone know anymore where to enter etc ?
OK guys found it £55 bit steep mind !!
It is, but on thinking about it I've paid more to enter other marathons in Europe (admittedly normally big city events), and it's nice to have what could be another good-sized marathon on the Scottish calendar in addition to Edinburgh & Loch Ness.
I'll be at the start line - could be fun
See you there if the race enteries are still open after 6/8 when I get back from hols. Wonder if they have a limit to size of field ?
plazzy agree but when you take in the air fare and race entry and accommodation would work out a lot dearer
Meadower I'll see you there too. I'm in.
I'm in. As a local it seemed rude not to enter! Course all familiar territory - through my home town and even past my workplace. Very pleasant backdrop/ scenery- not out in the wilds as much as Loch Ness ( and no massive hills!) and not the boring/ grim bits you get at Edinburgh. Lots of places to stay around here and good transport links so I'm hoping it will do well. I reckon £55 is a tad steep but it doesn't seem to have put folk off around here - even non-runners seem keen to take part so I think it may fill up quickly, especially with it being the inaugural race. Anyone know how many places there actually are?
Knowing Brendan/Great Run, about 50,000.........
Hmm, I might consider this one too. Big Birthday next year, so I'm already thinking Fort William & Loch Ness. One more wouldn't hurt, would it?
Nice one, rodeoflip. I see another accidental meeting on the horizon!
I really fancy Fort William at some point, too, Nessie. I think the three are just about evenly enough spaced so you don't have to feel too guilty about the treble
Ok, you've convinced me Meadower..............
Now to get hubby on board.
I'm in. I've entered Loch Ness too, and I'll get my entry in for Fort William soon. Inverness Half in March as a wee warm up.
Expensive business, this running lark!
Stirling is very expensive, but after being rejected from London will be aiming for this,as its not far from me. Will wait a while though as I increase my mileage before actually entering !!
Yes, it is pricey, but as I'll be taking the family with me, we can all drive down, book early in a family room in a local Travelodge/Inn placey to get a reasonable deal, and make a weekend of it. Although it's £55, the cheapest marathons these days are £35+, so the extra £20 wouldn't go far to get further afield from here.
I was just about to enter this since am travelling up for a wedding the day before but the start of the race is awkwardly about 5 miles away from the finish.
Nice wee warm up jog to the start?
I can't see anything on the website, but it might be worth checking if they are putting on a shuttle bus to the finish?
There's a whole bunch from my running club signed up for this (maybe as many as 13), we're going to need to get a minibus arranged! Hope it's going to be a good one.
Looking at the course map, it looks like there's a 2-3 mile loop which gets repeated just before the finish, or have I misunderstood?
I remember the blurb saying that there was 2 laps of the city centre, so I think that's right. Not sure how they will marshall that one?
Yeah, there is a loop. Not sure if the road's wide enough to fence off the folk coming back round the loop from those still to go round - more likely it'll be an honesty policy, which us good people will honour and some tired/unscrupulous folk will not! No biggie, though, unless it happens right in front of me. Then there will be unholy words shouted
Seems a bit silly to repeat a loop, I mean there's loads of beautiful scenery around Stirling, how hard can it be to find another 3 miles to run on? It's like they were designing the course and gave up after 23 miles, and thought f&*% it, just do that bit again?
Anyone caught sneaking off to the finish after one loop should be dragged back to the Safari Park and fed to the animals.
I was putting off entry for this until after new year but I just got an email stating that they have less than 1000 places left. Unsurprisingly I haven't been able to find any info on the actual race limit?
What do you expect - it's a "Great Run".
How did you get on in Inverness, Nessie? I was there too - mostly great weather, a shiny PB for me and burgers and drinks all round with the family afterward. Happy days!Nessie said:So, how is everyone's training going?
Inverness half in a couple of weeks will be my longest run to date, but will ramp up after that. It's almost 10 years since I last ran a marathon, so trying to balance getting enough miles in without risking injury.
Looks from the route map that we will be running the loop in the city centre THREE times - I predict a lot of confusion!


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A trip around Asia entails a lot of pressers for the President, and as formulaic and stodgy as they can become you never know when the star of the show will fire off a memorable line. Caleb Howe notes that, while addressing the press in Kuala Lumpur, Major Garrett asked Barack Obama why, in general, he hadn't used his diplomatic "tool kit" to do more to influence foreign leaders to improve on human rights, and in specific why he hadn't taken a meeting with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, currently in jail for his views and activism. (Or for sodomy, depending who you ask.) His response drew more than a few odd looks.
"I think the Prime Minister is the first to acknowledge that Malaysia's still got some work to do. Just like the United States, by the way, has some work to do on these issues. Human Rights Watch probably has a list of things they think we should be doing as a government."
Caleb expresses some surprise, since many assumed that the Apology Tour was over by this point.
This is the first time a sitting President of the United States has made a state visit to Malaysia in almost fifty years. However, the last time the President bad-mouthed the United States in a foreign country is far more recent. From France to Mexico to Afghanistan and Egypt, the President has made a habit of negative assessments of the United States while traveling abroad.
It is especially ironic that a free press was on the list of human rights concerns that President Obama said Malaysia and America need to work on, given the many and increasing reports from White House reporters and the usually sympathetic mainstream press about his administration's mistreatment and bullying of reporters.
We have some spots where there is probably room for improvement, at least in terms of overcrowding in prisons and citizens being spied on and such, but overall I think most people would agree that the United States has a pretty impressive record on human rights compared to the rest of the planet. In fact, there are areas where some could fairly say that we're a bit too obsessed with human rights, leading to additional exposure to attacks, both internal and external. But hey… that's part of the price you pay for living in a mostly free society.
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"...the Constitution is an organic, growing, evolving set of principles..." Thank you, Senator Clinton, for giving me a pithy quote to use as a reason why I will never, ever vote for you for any political office.
Apparently, the Roberts Court is rolling back the 20th Century. I hadn't heard; I must've missed that in the pages of the US Reports. I can't wait for that legalizing child labor decision to come down, though. I will celebrate that day with cigars and brandy along with my fellow lumber and steel barons. It'll be like a Thomas Nast cartoon.
I love her whole "this (the Roberts Court) is an assault on progress"/dark era of child labor reference... but she doesn't believe in judge bashing. Oh, no. Only Republicans do that. Give me a break.
Honestly, there isn't a single candidate running for the presidency that I support. None of them make me want to run to the polls to vote for them. But I will take a Giuliani, Romney, Huckabee, Thompson, Paul, McCain, Tancredo, or Hunter-Supreme Court Justice over a Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Kucinich, Biden, Dodd, Richardson, or Gravel-Supreme Court Justice any day of the week.


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What a clever little cephalopod. Diver Robert Suntay recently captured this underwater footage of a pint-sized octopus schlepping a rusty can across the sea floor.
The whole scene is pretty adorable. This little bugger has clearly grown very attached to its can, and it's not about to let some nosy cameraman scoop up its brand new mobile home. This is made especially clear by the way the octopus slams the door (shell) in Suntay's face around 1:36. (Okay, so it's not really a slam, per se... it's more of a dramatic, if clumsy, slow-close. Either way, I'm sure it was VERY awkward for Suntay.)
It's not uncommon for octopuses to seek shelter in sea shells; in 2009, an octopus was actually spotted using coconut shells as portable armor, marking the first time scientists had ever observed tool use in an invertebrate species. Still, it's interesting to see the ways that nature adapts to all the
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Remember I blabbed earlier this year about trying to ramp up things here on Slice? Pizzablogger is here to help, and I couldn't be more excited about it. Take it away, PB! —The Mgmt.
Hey pizza peeps, pizzablogger here. Not the most original name, I know, but whaddya gonna do? I'm a pizza-loving, rambling man living in Baltimore, which is "Bawlmer" to you. Got it? Good.
I'm somewhat of a latecomer to Slice, having first discovered this site in 2008 and then getting my first mention here when I interviewed Baltimore coal-firer Joe Edwardsen last summer. You may have seen my video about being one of the lucky dogs to have been invited to a backyard pizza tasting at Paulie Gee's house or heard the Slicemeister himself mentioning that he wants to nosh on some of my pizza. More than likely you've noticed me blabbering incessantly in the comments section here on Slice. So, when Adam posted about Contributing to Slice, I thought the Mid-Atlantic pizza scene could use some more exposure and decided to toss my hat into the ring.
Some of you may be thinking...Baltimore...Maryland...Pizza...Really? I've been asked this more than once. 'Tis true, pizza in Maryland can be a mighty frustrating endeavor, but there are some diamonds in the rough and newer places are popping up with increasing frequency. It also doesn't hurt to have DC and Northern Virginia just down the road. And the Illadelph is just a 90-minute shot due north of me, so I'm surrounded by cities which are relatively easy to get to.
But hey, (insert Stephen's voice from Braveheart here) "just answer the effing question already"....if pizza in Maryland is generally not that good, then what does some dude from Maryland know about pizza? A little bit is the correct answer. Sorry, but if you're looking for a pizza expert, you won't find one here. What you can be sure of is that I'll be happy to pass on whatever I learn as the mile markers on the pizza highway go passing by. And I have a voracious appetite for learning.
Aside from eating pizza and opening my pie hole about our favorite topic, I've also been known to get my hands dusted with flour and make a pie from time to time, as well as crank out some mighty fine limoncello.
While I don't have nearly as much time as I would like to make pizza at home, I enjoy making both round pies and square, pan-formed pizzas when the pizza demons that live in my oven beckon me to feed them with a sacrificial offering. I'm a sourdough man, partially influenced from working at DC's Uptown Bakers in the early '90s, but my first taste of the naturally leavened wonder of the crust at Una Pizza Napoletana was the tipping point that caused me to make sure my fridge was always stocked with a few jars of sourdough waiting to get busy.
I'm definitely no pizza-making wiz, but the passion is there, rest assured. With no one "watching," sometimes literally, I put a lotta love, attention to detail, willingness to learn and commitment to quality into my pizzas, even if the result misses the mark. Sometimes I get frustrated that this passion is far too seldomly echoed from establishments charging coin for pizza, but such is the way of things.
As far as favorite pizza styles, Neapolitan, New York–Neapolitan and Neapolitan-influenced pizzas are what I ultimately favor, but I really enjoy any pizza that is well made, regardless of style. While I love more traditionally styled pizzas, I'm not overly concerned with guidelines or "rules" set forth by various organizations and am always ready to see someone try something new. I mean, c'mon, it's all pizza, and if it's good, count me in!
So, I've got the pizza passion, a hungry stomach, and don't mind putting some rubber to the road to get pizza good enough to calm the pizza tremens, which occur on a regular basis. I'll comb the streets of Baltimore, Maryland, DC, some parts of Virginia and Philadelphia and letcha know what I dig up so you can have a better idea of where you might wanna consider dropping in on if you also live in the Mid-Atlantic area or are planning a visit here. I might also lend an occasional voice on some home pizza-making ideas (at least on what not to do) as well as interview some pizza-makers for Slice from time to time.
I'm very much looking forward to adding another voice to the Slice family and to share some pie with you if you ever find yourself in the Baltimore–DC area. Look for me here dishing on pizza in the Mid-Atlantic region about once a month. I'll be reporting back on a pizzeria in our Nation's Capital come early February .
Until then, happy eating and cheers!
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0-kaizer13 - Saturday 10/07/2010, 07:16
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I've posted in request of advice in the other thread
with 4 good clans in my collection, I'm looking to get into ELO mode, this the list of my cards:
For Uppers, I already own Nellie, Oxen, Rubie, Zatman, Beetenka and Dorian
For All Stars, I already own Striker, Marina, Jessie and Randy
For Sakrohm, I already own Eris, TrinmkkT, SkrumxxT, Petra and Uranus
For Bangers, I already own Bodenpower, Lennox, Willy, Vermyn N, Juicy Lord and Graff
Which combination will be good? I've tried All Stars + Eyrik before, but can't reach 1300 ELO (it was about 1150)
Just play more and get used to a deck.
You have excellent high star cards, but now you need some 2 and 3 stars from, the clans you have, for example:
Uppers: Wendel maybe, you're actually good for the uppers cards
All Stars: Robb is almost a must in ELO, Stacey is good too.
Sakrohm: Get Murray, maybe nimestiec
Bangers: Massiv, BBall.
After that just mix and match till you have something you like.
MeetZackBlack - Saturday 10/07/2010, 16:59
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You have OK cards, but now you need low starred staples. I would suggest:
Uppers - Wendel, Samantha is OK. Uppers isn't a great clan for ELO.
All Stars - Robb is a powerful force, Stacey is OK, but i wouldn't suggest using Ashley. She is good for half decks, but in Mono go with Spiaghi (splash card).
Sakrohm - Murray, definetely Murray. Try Wakai, he is OK, Jautya is amazing at times. Na Boh and Corrina are great choices aswell
Bangers - B Ball. Shann is fantastic in a mono clan deck, Shogunn is great, and Loocio is good if you could fit him in.
0-kaizer13 - Sunday 11/07/2010, 03:25
Veteran - Anjeng!
So, I assume that All Stars remains better choice compared to Uppers in ELO.
Maybe I'll upgrade my mono All Stars with Stacey and Robb (I don't have them in my collection).
I'm not following ELO that much, but I heard that Striker and Marina frequently get banned, while those cards are considered staples in the mono All Stars deck. So, If Striker and Marina get banned, what kind of Sakrohm or Bangers deck can perform as much as the mono All Stars? If there are other clans that you recommend, I can switch my collection and start invest to that clan.
Well All stars are an auto pick for me when marina and striker are both unbanned. Even when one of the two are unbanned they are more then good to play in ELO. I personally prefer to play all stars as mono deck w/ a leader and a splash card either being spiaghi as a 2* or uranus/chiara/sigma as a 3* filler. I usually change the fillers based on the weekly meta and how I make some individual deck choices.


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New Strategy For Sustainable Economic Development
UN Launches Interactive Website to Support South-South Co-Operation Wed, May 23, 2012
User-Generated Content to Improve Information-Sharing on Sustainable Development
[UN Launches Interactive Website to Support South-South Co-Operation ]
New York / Nairobi, 23 May 2012 - What do a biomass project at a Kenyan sugar factory, sustainable mining in Sierra Leone and orang-utan conservation in the rainforests of Borneo have in common?
All three are among a host of initiatives included in a new online database from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which aims to strengthen partnerships between sustainable development projects in developing countries.
Further Resources
Remarks by Amina Mohamed at the 17th session of the UN High-Level Committee
The website was launched today during the 17th session of the United Nations High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation in New York.
Governments, NGOs, research centres, civil society, academics, and others working on environmental issues in developing countries are invited to submit content to the database and share their expertise and experiences with peers.
The first online portal of its kind, the South-South Cooperation Exchange Mechanism will also provide multimedia updates, a discussion forum and other interactive features.
The initiative aims to improve access to information, best practices, methodologies, advisory services and training opportunities that can enable communities to better manage their natural resources and local environment.
The UNEP South-South Cooperation Exchange Mechanism is available at: www.unep.org/south-south-cooperation
South-South co-operation - the exchange of technology, skills, resources and information between governments, organizations and individuals in the developing world - is increasingly seen as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
The exchange mechanism will initially focus on projects with direct links to the environment, and where UNEP and its partners have been directly involved.
The scope of the initiative is then expected to expand, to include South-South sustainable development initiatives in a broader sense.
"This new initiative is the latest development in UNEP's ongoing efforts to support South-South cooperation and capacity-building", said Amina Mohamed, UNEP Deputy Executive Director at the launch of the exchange mechanism in New York.
"Central among these is UNEP's green economy initiative, which has assisted and encouraged developing countries to embed sustainability within their national economies- from organic agriculture in Cuba to solar energy in Barbados.
These are projects which have the potential to be scaled-up and replicated elsewhere in the global South."
"At next month's Rio+20 summit in Brazil, where the green economy is a central theme, world governments have the opportunity to put in place the policies needed to catalyze a transition to a Green Economy - an economic paradigm where South-South co-operation is at the centre of global efforts to tackle poverty eradication and support sustainable development," added Ms. Mohamed.
Features of the online exchange mechanism include:
Current Events and Archive: Alerts regarding relevant events and conferences, latest news on South-South Cooperation and the environment, archive space for UNEP materials
Case Base: Repository of case studies, searchable by sector or thematic area, and which includes financial arrangements, organizations involved, project structure, contact persons and lessons learned
Partners: Contact details and information materials from UN and non-UN organizations working on South-South co-operation
Interactive Tools: Users can become members of a dedicated discussion forum, follow selected blogs, and add other content to the site
Case studies currently included in the exchange mechanism address climate change, biodiversity, waste management and many other issues.
The website will be managed and moderated by staff at UNEP's headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
One of the initial case studies focuses on the West Kenya Sugar Company Limited, which is collaborating with partners in India and Brazil and the United Nations to develop a biomass cogeneration facility that will reduce carbon emissions and improve the company's energy efficiency.
Other case studies include an initiative to ensure the equitable and environmentally sound development of mining in Sierra Leone, amid growing interest in the country's resources from investors.
The national government has collaborated with experts from Ghana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, South Africa and Namibia to develop environmental guidelines, impact assessments and other measures to help ensure that future mining is carried out sustainably.
Currently, around 30 case studies from Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean can already be consulted.
This initial selection is set to grow as users contribute content to the website.
Notes to Editors
The South-South Cooperation Exchange Mechanism is available at: www.unep.org/south-south-cooperation
UNEP and South-South Cooperation
The Bali Strategic Plan (BSP), which was initially adopted by UNEP's Governing Council in 2005, is an inter-governmentally agreed framework for strengthening the capacity of governments in developing countries and countries with economies in transition to coherently address their needs, priorities and obligations in the field of the environment.
The BSP establishes South-South Cooperation as a key mechanism for the implementation of capacity building and technology support activities in response to well-defined country priorities and needs.
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For those of you that hate the new "Sunburst", you might want to make sure you bring sunglasses to the Trop in 2008. In the new uniforms and the new logos, it appeared that the Sunburst might just be an accent. It is starting to look like that couldn't be further from the truth. Rather, it appears that the Sunburst is going to be the new "face" of the Rays, and will be displayed prominently…everywhere.
The first piece of evidence, comes from the first official word from the team, in the form of a website dedicated to the unveiling of the new uniforms and logo. The website RaysOfChange.com, includes information about the new uniform ceremony, with the new Sunburst as the centerpiece.
Hate the new sunburst? You are going to love the 2008 Tampa Bay Rays.