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1) Most fearful swimmers do not experience a traumatic or near fatal aquatic experience that launched their fear of water. In fact, their fear is as much a part of who they are, as is the color of their eyes.
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June 2018
Dr. Cyril Chang, the Director of the Center of Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics, published an op-ed article on the opioid crisis in the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
April 2018
The Center of Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics awarded a summer research grant to Dr. Marla Royne Stafford for her project, "Understanding Adolescents Responses to Cyberbullying: Coping and Dealing with Their Emotional Health." The Center of Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics thanks the ad-hoc selection committee for reviewing the proposals and for its recommendations.
May 2017
The Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics is pleased to announce the funding of $8,000 each for the following two summer research projects:
Emin Babakus (Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management), "Employee Engagement and Job Burnout in Frontline Healthcare Jobs: a Study of Nursing Staff at West Cancer Center."
Joonhyung Lee (Economics) and SangNam Ahn (School of Public Health), "A Care Transition Program to Avert ER Visits and Hospital Readmissions: Memphis-Based Health Faith Community Nurse Pilot Project."
March 2016
Do you know how much uncompensated care is provided by hospitals, clinics and physicians in Tennessee? What have been the recent trends of this care for which providers receive no payments? For these and other related issues, please read a recently released Health Care Policy Blog titled, "Uncompensated Care in Tennessee: What Are the Costs? " by David Mirvis and Cyril Chang.
December 2015
What has happened to employer-sponsored health insurance in Tennessee? If you are interested in knowing what has been ACA's impact on the proportion of Tennessee employers that offer health insurance and the percentage of workers who are covered, read a newly released health policy blog titled, "Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance in Tennessee: What's Happening to Coverage? ."
November 2015
A recent hospital closure report prepared with the participation of the Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics made national health headlines. In a financial management story, the Becker's Hospital CFO reported on November 12, 2015, that 31 rural hospitals in Mississippi were so financially vulnerable that they were at risk of closure. The story was based in part on the results prepared by Dr. Cyril Chang, the Director of the Center for Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics, for a hospital closure report commissioned by the Center for Mississippi Health Policy. The research team that prepared the report was led by Dr. Maya McDoom-Echebiri of Mississippi State University and other team members included Dr. John Gnuschke of the Sparks Bureau and Dr. David Mirvis of the Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics. The Becker's Hospital Review article can be seen 31 Mississippi hospitals at risk of closing and the Mississippi at risk hospital report can be downloaded Rural Hospitals: Economic and Health Implications in Mississippi .
October 2015
The Center has released a third Health Policy Blog titled, "Health Insurance Exchanges: Who in Tennessee has Enrolled?" It examines the participation of Tennesseans in the federal Health Insurance Exchange, the role of federal subsidies in insurance participation, and how the Exchange enrollment has impacted the uninsured in Tennessee. To read it, Health Insurance Exchanges: Who in Tennessee has Enrolled? .
August 2015
The Center has released a second Health Policy Blog titled, "Variations in Health Care Charges: Does Anyone Know How Much It Will Cost?" To read it, Variations in Health Care Charges: Does Anyone Know How Much It Will Cost? .
July 2015
The Center is pleased to announce a new series of online publications – Health Care Blogs. The short reports will focus on assessing the relevance of new findings on the health care system financing and functions to Tennessee. They will appear periodically and can be accessed through the Center's web site. Comments from readers will be welcome using the e-mail addresses included in each report. The first report focuses on the adequacy of the primary care physician supply in Tennessee. In addition to providing data on the size and composition the physician workforce, the essay considers the health and economic consequences of the current and future gap between primary care demand and supply. To download the report, Primary Care in Tennessee: The Gap between Demand and Physician Supply .
The Center has released a new Research Brief titled, "Visitors to Hospital Emergency Rooms: Who, Why, and How Much Do They Cost?" To read the Research Brief, Visitors to Hospital Emergency Rooms: Who, Why, and How Much Do They Cost? .
June 2015
Dr. Cyril Chang's op-ed article, co-authored with Dr. David Mirvis, appeared in the June 29th edition of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. It explained the implications of the most recent Supreme Court case and cautioned that the King v. Burwell ruling supporting the ACA was only one step, albeit an important one, on the road to a truly effective health care system. To read the op-ed article, #.
February 2015
The Center will host Dr. Marjie Harbracht of HealthTeamWorks, a Denver-based multi-stakeholder collaborative working to redesign healthcare delivery system, as speaker for the Health Care Research Journal Club. She will discuss patient-centered medical homes on February 25, 2015, at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. For more information, Topic: Making Care Coordination Work in Patient-Centered Medical Homes .
October 2014
The Center has updated its TennCare Timeline to include major events and milestones to October 2014. TennCare Timeline: Major Events and Milestones from 1992 to 2016 .
August 2014
The Center has made available sources of useful information on the impacts of ObamaCare reform on Tennessee and the Memphis area. resources.
June 2014
Shelby County Health Statistics
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps is a collaborative program between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. Visit this site for health statistics for the 95 counties in Tennessee and their rankings. Here are two useful reports about Shelby County, Tennessee. 2014 Shelby County Health Statisticsand 2014 Tennessee Shelby County Health Rankings.
April 2014
Dr. Chang, the Director of Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics, was quoted at length in an April 9, 2014, Memphis Commercial Appeal article by reporter Kevin McKenzie about the release of Medicare doctor reimbursement data by the Center of Medicare and Medicaid. This was followed by a second article in the Nashville paper, the Tennessean, on the same topic on 04/09/2014. Four days later on 04/13/2014, The Chattanooga Press Free Press published a long news analysis article on the controversy surrounding the release of Medicare doctor data and quoted Dr. Chang extensively.
October 2013
Dr. Cyril Chang, The Director of the Center, published an op-ed article on health
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Memphis Commercial Appeal. Free-market health care not pretty.
The Center was in the news. Reporter Kevin McKenzie of the Memphis Commercial Appeal quoted the Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics at length in an article about high-deductible health plans. High-deductible health insurance cuts medical costs, but can leave consumers unsatisfied.
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ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Locked in a race that won't end, Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran and tea party-backed challenger Chris McDaniel pointed toward a possible June 24 run-off after battling to a near-draw yesterday in a primary that underscored Republican differences. Unofficial returns from 98 percent of the state's precincts showed McDaniel with slightly over 49 percent of the vote in ...Read More »
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A Heartfelt Apology
1/01/2012 | Share this article: View CommentsBy Natasha Rumble ~
Dear EXChristian.net members,
arrogant, mean-spirited, and cruel comments that I posted on this website a few months ago. My screen name is Natasha Rumble. Many of you might remember me as "the deluded fundy" who posted outlandish comments on this website. I was truly insensitive. I was insensitive because I was taught that atheists are perverted people who eventually turn out to be outlaws (seriously, my pastor taught that in church).
But, I wasn't prepared for the unforeseeable events that almost shred my family to pieces. I wasn't prepared for the emotional turmoil that my family went through. No!!!! Not even the Holy Spirit could have prepared me for the tremendous changes that took place in the last few months. I am trembling as I am writing this.
A few months ago, I shared with the members of this site that my beloved sister had a stillborn. She lost her long awaited child after laboring in prayer for ten years. She lost her beloved child and after enduring a number of miscarriages over the past ten years. She was so devoted to God She painted verses of thanksgiving on the walls of the baby's nursery; and she hosted a Thanksgiving service to give thanks to God. Despite her seemingly unshakable faith, the baby died. Consequently, my sister slipped into a deep depression for two months. In the beginning of October, she revealed to our family as well as the pastor that she has completely renounced Christianity as a true religion. She called herself agnostic. In response to her loss of faith, our church has completely shunned her. The deacons are meeting this week to decide whether or not my sister should ex-communicated.
How can people who claim to have the love of God shun someone because she stopped believing in God? Instead of rejecting my sister, I support her. I even work out with her. This whole experience has completely changed my perception of former Christians. If my sister could lose her faith, it could happen to anybody. I forgot to add that my sister's husband confessed that he has been a closet atheist for years, but he refrained from revealing the truth because he was afraid of losing my sister. To make matters worse, a deaconess at the church prophesied that my sister lost the baby because of her husband's hidden sins. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!
My sister decided to start seeing a therapist to help her cope with her loss. She hasn't been able to return to work, but she has been working out at the gym and she even joined a Meet Up group that consists of women who have walked in her shoes.
Please accept my heartfelt apology. I was wrong for being judgmental, rude, and arrogant. Although I am still a Christian, I haven't attended church in three months. I refuse to be around those hypocrites.
I still believe in God. I still pray and seek guidance from God. I just can't stop believing. I just can't do that right now.
Now, I am more compassionate towards former Christians.
Please forgive me. I am sorry for the hurtful words that I have written to people who were sincerely looking for help. I am so sorry. I was wrong.
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The trauma of war not only imparts both physical and psychological wounds on the people fighting in conflicts but also serves as a potent impetus to the public at large who has witnessed the tragedy to change certain social constructs in order to improve the future for its descendants. The United States Civil War which spanned the years 1861-1865 accomplished such a task by advancing the nursing profession from invisible unrecognized domestic labor to a valued vocation that served honorably in an expert capacity. The dramatic contributions nurses made prompted many people in positions of power to institute reforms that resulted in a vastly improved healthcare delivery system as well as training schools for nurses all at a time when modern medicine itself was still in its infancy. It must be noted, however, that any comprehensive analysis of this period of nursing history will reveal some movement backward as well. Unfortunately, some of the negative consequences that arose in the post-Civil War era continued to adversely affect the nursing profession for years to come.
At the time that fighting broke out at Fort Sumter in April, 1861, most nursing care was largely provided for at home by female family members under the supervision (perhaps) of the local doctor who visited the ill or injured patients and dispensed medicines and treatments. Victorian influences prevailed which specified that "women concern themselves with home, church, women's clubs, women's reform groups, and their female relatives and friends" (Lesniak, 2009, p. 34). Thus, the profession of nursing as a secular vocation largely did not exist. Any nursing that was done outside of the domestic arena was usually performed by religious orders or institutions. During wartime, male soldiers themselves cared for sick and dying men in the most rudimentary fashion.
However, conflict in Europe spurred advances in the nursing profession as Florence Nightingale's work during the Crimean War not only shed light on improved nursing practices, but demonstrated the idea that genteel women of good family could effectively provide much needed care outside the confines of the home. Similarly, nurses during the Civil War performed their duties not only in military hospitals, but in army camps and even on the battlefield (Quincealea, 1997). The important effort to save lives and comfort the dying was, in effect, done out of necessity in professional, albeit crude, settings. Consequently, "the war served as the beginning of moving the profession from the home to the hospital and clinic" (Weatherford, 2010, p. 2).
After the conclusion of the war, powerful voices in medicine and government recognized the need for trained nurses and, therefore, formal programs of learning emerged as the United States began the painful process of reconstruction (Quincealea, 1997). As the public acknowledged the important contributions nurses made during the previous conflict and society relaxed some of its strictures regarding women's roles outside the home, several models of schooling were developed which reflected the goals and values of the people who conceived them. In general, these educational systems trained subsequent generations of nurses thereby providing the skilled workforce needed to staff the rapidly modernizing hospital system.
During the years following the war as the hospital system became more efficiently institutionalized, "three major nursing organizational schemes developed….[which] designed educational and organizational systems consistent with its own particular view of nursing" (Baer, 1985, p. 32). For instance, Nightingale schools emerged which professed the philosophy that training should occur within a framework that was somewhat self-directed. These bodies were governed by women managerial boards that were separate from the hospital system. Interestingly, there was strong emphasis placed on the notion that the ideal student candidate be female, sober, industrious, and above all, genteel. A second model arose at Boston City Hospital under the supervision of Linda Richards that directly placed the student nurses under hospital command. This arrangement required that nurses exist in a subordinate role subject largely to male medical domination. Finally, a third approach under the auspices of Isabel Hampton came about which actually aspired to a more autonomous professional ideal. All in all, great strides were made in the field of nursing education taking it from a non-existent state to a recognizable institution.
Unfortunately, there were negative consequences of this progression forward that adversely impacted nursing for quite some time. Historical research now documents that care-giving duties were performed by a wide range of people that included men and people of color of both genders (Domrose, 2011). This diverse group made significant contributions often at the expense of their own health and well-being. Walt Whitman, for instance, suffered from the physical and emotional scars he received during his nursing service for the rest of his life. He eventually died of a complicated range of maladies that were directly attributed to his war work (Hsu, 2010). Countless others performed grueling and often dangerous drudgery with little recompense. Regrettably, much of the credit for nursing advancements went solely to white women of the upper class which, in effect, discounted the sacrifices of so many.
Furthermore, the close association that connected femininity with nursing ultimately became the basis for tension as manifested by nursing's desire for greater self-determination and respect in the face of degrading demands for subservience from the medical establishment. In essence, the perception that females possessed natural ability to nurture and care for others "ultimately undermined their struggle for greater autonomy" (Schultz, 2004, p. 3). An unfortunate expectation developed that nurses should perform a servile role solely under the direction of mostly male medical professionals. This assumption naturally made future attempts to establish a profession separate from medicine more difficult.
The Civil War was a pivotal event not only in America's experience but in nursing's narrative as well. What was primarily domesticated tasks performed by female familial caregivers evolved into an occupation that took place in settings far from the comforts of home. Ultimately, the conflict prompted the formation of a hospital system that was a harbinger of modern times. This organizational structure required skilled nurses to staff the facilities and, thus, gave rise to the need for nursing education. Different modalities emerged which educated generations of women who gave rise ultimately to a true profession. Like many developmental processes, this progression was not always entirely smooth. There were missteps along the way that did negatively impact the vocation for some time. However, the strength of the nursing profession ensured that reflection upon the past provided wisdom and guidance for a brighter future.
Baer, E. D. (1985, Jan-Feb). Nursing's Divided House – An Historical View. Nursing Research, 34(1), 32-38.
Domrose, C. (2011, May 2). The Civil War and Nursing. Nursing Spectrum, pp. 25-32.
Hsu, D. (2010). Walt Whitman: An American Civil War Nurse who Witnessed the Advent of Modern American Medicine. Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health, 65, 238-239.
Lesniak, R. G. (2009, Jan-Mar). Expanding the Role of Women as Nurses During the American Civil War. Advances in Nursing Science, 32(1), 33-42.
Quincealea, B. (1997). Nursing at War: Catalyst for Change. Annual Review of Nursing Research, 15, 217-36.
Schultz, J. E. (2004). Women at the Front. Chapel Hill and London: The University of North Carolina Press.
Weatherford, D. (2010). The Evolution of Nursing. Retrieved from http://www.nwhm.org/blog/the-evolution-of-nursing.


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The "god game" genre hasn't gotten much love in recent years. Outside of a few releases like "Black & White" and, dare I say it, "Pocket God," it seems developers have lost interest in letting the player take on the role of an infinitely powerful deity. But I wouldn't start writing the genre's obit just yet. "From Dust," coming to XBLA tomorrow, is one of the most unique and intriguing god games I've ever played.
"From Dust" is set in what appears to be the dawn of the world. Volcanoes are constantly erupting, creating new islands, while tidal waves wash new land back into the sea. It's here that a small tribe of masked beings start their journey. They create a deity known as The Breath, capable of shepherding them through the dangerous pitfalls nature has in store. You play The Breath.
Despite being a god, you have very specific powers. You can never directly interact with your tribal wards. Instead you have power over the land itself. You can collect earth and create land bridges across dangerous rivers or collect water to deliver life-creating vegetation to the desert. Your objective is to help these tribals populate the land across a dozen environments, each with their own environmental challenges.
A True Nature Simulator
The engine in "From Dust" is a remarkable feat. If you were to start a level and just leave it for an hour, you could come back and the entire map would be different. Why? Nature would have taken its course. Water erodes sand, creating new rivers and channels. Flowing lava creates rock when it hits cool water, expanding islands and potentially blocking off new rivers which in turn cause new areas to flood, so on and so forth. It's fascinating just to sit and watch all of this happen, though if you're interested in actually succeeding, you'll have to take charge of the situation.
A Million Solutions To A Single Problem
Let's say you need to get your tribals across a rushing river in order to colonize the other side. An obvious solution might be to dig up some nearby dirt and create a temporary bridge for them to walk across, but that's far from the only solution. You could collect lava and create a more permanent bridge out of rock, for example. Or you could use that lava to create a dam, diverting the water somewhere else, leaving the lower part of the river dry and safe to run across. Or you could activate one of your godly powers, Jellify Water, which causes water to, well, jellify, letting you scoop it out like a solid, creating a safe (but temporary) path for your tribals to run through. I played through the main story twice, and my second time through each level I was able to finish the objectives using entirely different tactics.
Challenge Mode
In addition to the main Story mode, which features that open-endedness I just cheered about, "From Dust" also has a Challenge mode. Playing through the Story mode will unlock 30 challenges which are more like puzzles. For example, you have 30 seconds before a wall of lava obliterates a town...how do you save it? Unlike Story mode, Challenge mode levels often have just one solution, and you're required to use the engine in unexpected ways to complete your objectives. For example, how do you get a tribal from the top of a mountain to the bottom in under 5 seconds? Wash them off a cliff with a ton of water! Best. Slip 'n' Slide. Ever.
UI? U-Ew
The worlds in "From Dust" are gorgeous to look at, which makes the ugly menus and UI all the more distracting. Instead of creative, subtle icons to indicate which powers you can use, giant text is jammed in the top of the screen. The menus, too, are pretty hideous and look like they were whipped up in a day. And really, "The Flintstones" font for the game's logo? C'mon guys. None of this impacts the gameplay in the least, but it does make the overall product feel cheaper than it should.
AI? A-Ew!
There are moments when you've got a limited amount of time for a villager to get from one side of the map to the other. You carefully clear a path for them to safely cross and they start making their way. And then stop. For no reason whatsoever. The path is clear and level but the AI just can't seem to figure out how to progress further. It doesn't happen often, but when it does happen, it can lead to extreme frustration as you may end up failing the mission due to do your stupid, stupid villagers.
Xbox Live Arcade is full of inspired remakes of classic games and genres, but few feel like they're breaking entirely new ground. "From Dust" accomplishes this handily, offering a deeper, more memorable experience than most of the god games that came before it. If you've got a desire for power and don't mind getting your hands dirty, "From Dust" is a must-play.


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The Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered Russia to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, media reported.
According to Russia's Foreign Affairs Ministry statement, Putin formally ordered by decree the withdrawal of Russia's signature from the Rome Statute, the founding document establishing the ICC, an international tribunal set up two decades ago to prosecute war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, Efe news agency reported.
Moscow never ratified the treaty, which it signed in 2000, meaning it never became a member subject to its jurisdiction. But the symbolic move coincided with the opening day of the general assembly of member states.
"The court failed to meet the expectations to become a truly independent and authoritative international tribunal," the statement said.
"The decision of the Russian Federation not to become a party to the Rome Statute (to withdraw its signature from the Statute) entails legal consequences provided for by the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties of 1969," it added.
This resolution -- which implies that Russia now falls outside the ICC's jurisdiction -- immediately came into force on Wednesday.
The ministry criticised in its statement the fact that, "during the 14 years of the court's work it passed only four sentences having spent over a billion dollars."
Russia's disagreements with the ICC were amplified after the court decided to investigate alleged war crimes committed during the August 2008 conflict between Georgia and Russia over the separatist south Ossetia region.
"The (then-Georgian President) Saakashvili regime's attack on peaceful (South-ossetian capital) Tskhinvali, the assassination of the Russian peacekeepers resulted in the court's accusations against south-ossetian militia and Russian soldiers," the statement said.
On the other hand, Moscow added, the "investigation of actions and orders of Georgian officials was left to the discretion of the Georgian justice and remains outside of the focus of the ICC."
"This development speaks for itself. We can hardly trust the ICC in such a situation," the Foreign Ministry declared.
Russia signed the Rome Statute -- first drafted in 1998 -- in the year 2000, although it never ratified the treaty. The nations that ratified it numbered 123 states, with the notable exceptions of the US, China and Israel.
With this decision, no Russian citizens may be tried by the ICC in The Hague for war crimes or genocide unless an express resolution is passed by the UN' Security Council, of which Russia is a veto-wielding permanent member.


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UK Government
Insolvency Service: Pontoon! – CIB winds up 21 companies in a day
Press Release • Feb 17, 2010 09:51 GMT
Companies wound-up following investigations by The Insolvency Service's Companies Investigation Branch
On 28 January 2010 the Companies Court wound-up 21 companies on petitions brought by The Insolvency Service's Companies Investigation Branch.
6 of the companies were involved in the fraudulent certification of consumer products.
9 companies were part of a land-banking scheme..
2 companies acted as online ticket agents, but had failed to provide tickets they had sold.
1 company was involved in a fraudulent wine investment scheme.
3 companies were involved in defrauding suppliers.
This illustrates the wide variety of investigations conducted by Companies Investigation Branch, and the robust approach the Court takes when presented with evidence of fraud or malpractice.
Notes to editors
1. The companies involved in the fraudulent certification of consumer products were:
Holytech (U.K.) Certification & Inspection Laboratory Ltd
SG Testing & Certification UK Co., Ltd
Intercert Approvals Limited
ESC Certification & Testing Service Ltd
Auger Certification & Testing Service Ltd
VOV Certification & Testing Laboratory Limited
2. The land banking companies were:
Leaders In Land Ltd
Agri Ventura Plc
Dunnsmoor Property Management Limited
Dricklehome Ltd
Kelverdale Ltd
Heraldon Estates Ltd
Arvida Estates Limited
The Impact Marketing.Com Limited
Farm Venture Ltd
3. The online ticket agency companies were:
Ticketmate Limited
The Online Ticket Exchange Limited
The other companies wound up were:
Elite Wine Portfolios Limited
Addictive Flava Roadshow Limited
Vanish Limited
Maverick Technical Solutions Limited
4. The Insolvency Service carries out confidential enquiries on behalf of the of the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills through Companies Investigation Branch.
5. The Insolvency Service administers the insolvency regime investigating all compulsory liquidations and individual insolvencies (bankruptcies) through the Official Receiver to establish why they became insolvent. The Service also authorises and regulates the insolvency profession; deals with disqualification of directors in corporate failures; assesses and pays statutory entitlement to redundancy payments when an employer cannot or will not pay employees; provides banking and investment services for bankruptcy and liquidation estate funds; and advises ministers and other government departments on insolvency law and practice.
6. Further information about the work of The Insolvency Service is available from http://www.insolvency.gov.uk
Insolvency Service, 21 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3QW
7. Media Enquiries should be directed to: Ade Daramy, Press Officer on 020 7596 6187, Insolvency Service, 21 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3QW.
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Reacting in part to recent missile tests by Iran and North Korea, President Obama and a unanimous UN Security Council last week endorsed a sweeping strategy to halt the spread of nuclear weapons and ultimately eliminate them. Is nuclear disarmament a religious issue? Is it a pro-life issue? Is support for nuclear disarmament a moral imperative? Should we pray for nuclear disarmament?
This week's questions offer the panel a rare opportunity to elucidate an important distinction: in the field of Theology and Ethics the words "mutually verifiable" have no discernable meaning. We have all been confronted with the conundrum of pacifism: if a murderer held a gun to the head of your loved one, would you take their life or let them take the life of your loved one? The point of that question is, at the moment of crisis, the fog of fear and fury obscure even our most closely held morals. Disarmament then, the holstering of weapons, the cessation of testing and production, and the enforced inspection and validation of compliance is, to my mind, a necessarily political and diplomatic one. It is a process through which the infrastructure of destruction is torn down. It is a stepping back away from an unacceptable future. There is no place at the nuclear negotiating table for religion. Cool heads, undistracted by anything more than hard science and verifiable fact must be permitted to prevail in the tearing down of a possible future with which no one can agree.
But in the wake of those talks, outside the door of the conference room, when our attention can refocus on the construction of a plan for the future, there and then we need the framework of theology and the building blocks of ethical debate. All people of faith are compelled not just not to kill, but to heal what is broken in Creation. Obviously the production, arming and deployment of weapons of mass destruction of any kind is not in keeping with that mandate. We must ask ourselves, as citizens of the world, and as students of the Word, what lessons can we take from the Buddha, the Torah, the revelations of Mohammed or the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth. What is the picture of peace, the Kingdom, if you will, and how can we create it faithfully, with strength and unity? It is in answering these questions, in long and exhaustive dialog, in self examination and cross cultural exploration that our steadfast belief in a good God, in His will for us to come together as a whole people, and in our ability in His image to realize that goal, that Theology and Ethics is our best tool. In splitting the atom, like the builders of the tower of Babel, we aspire to a god-like power over Creation. But it is a desire for destruction, which is not God-like at all. To bring an entire planet into agreement on the sanctity of life and the insanity of mass destruction is accomplished one day at a time, one person at a time, one treaty at a time and ultimately it makes the words "mutually verifiable" immaterial.


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Yes, you heard that right. I, Stephanie-{previous}-gym-a-holic, quit the gym.
{And no, this is not an April Fool's joke.}
I marched my less-than-fit booty into the gym and requested to cancel my membership. A humbling experience, I may add, as the representative looked up my last use…November.
Why, might you ask, would someone who is trying to get back in to shape quit the gym?
To be completely honest, the gym was just not fitting into my schedule. And I'm okay with that.
I know, I know. We've all seen the pinterest fitspo…
It's true. I haven't been the most dedicated or consistent, and I'm dealing with the consequences. Tighter jeans, softer belly, rounder face. And while some may not even notice, I'm definitely struggling.
And I'm not saying I'm quitting working out. Oh no. There is a bunch of that in my future. Just not at the gym.
Many months ago, my gym-going consisted of lots of yoga classes, BodyPump, and very infrequently a cardio session. Never once did I lift using the free weights or the nautilus machines, never used the pool, never utilized the other services the gym offered. Seems like a waste, huh?
I'm no longer going to allow myself to feel that pang of guilt every month when $50 is extracted from my account.
What I am going to do is make fitness work for my new schedule, which includes making some sacrifices and changing priorities. No more sleeping in late or coming home and being a slug on the couch after work. No more spending my hard earned money on services I don't need or use. I'm focusing my efforts and ratcheting up my budget-friendly home workout repertoire {Aren't you proud, Dad?}.
Check out some of my current and past favorites:
- Yoga Centre – Online yoga videotaped from actual classes at a local studio – $9.95 for unlimited classes. This is legit and way more difficult than my gym yoga classes. I'm growing my practice from home, and even if I only take one class per month, it's cheaper than a walk-in.
- YogaDownload – When I'm crunched for time, these perfect 20 minute yoga sessions get my by.
- Daily HIIT – Formerly known as BodyRock. You know I love this. And hello, FREE!
- BodyBuilding.com – I completed Jaime Eason's 12-week trainer last year, and still pull from her workouts as well as the other featured trainers.
- Hal Higdon – My go-to when racing, I'm semi-starting an intermediate half training schedule just to give my running a little direction.
- Cool Runnings – Another great training program I've used when preparing for races.
And of course, I love to try workouts other bloggers post too: Nutrition Nut on the Run, The Fitnessista, Your Trainer Paige, and then of course those randos you find on pinterest.
So there you have it! I quit the gym to make fitness work around my schedule, feel less guilt, and focus my energy (and spending dollars) on what works and creates changes in my body best.
And it's not like the gym is going anywhere. If I hate this, I can always go back.
Sounds like a win, win to me!
Questions for you:
- Do you have a gym membership and couldn't live without it?
- What are your favorite online workout sources, free or otherwise?
Now go move it, move it!


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My new paranormal, The House on Serpent Lake, is now available on Amazon Kindle. What an exciting day. Hooray!
An abandoned home on a north woods lake, dreams of a lover from another time. Lindsay wants the hundred-year-old house to heal her troubled marriage, something unseen in the house wants her.


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The National Corn Growers Association funded research recently released by The Danforth Plant Science Center that may lead to a variety of corn that is highly resistant to corn smut caused by the fungus Ustilago maydis. With no genetic resistance to this fungal infection, smut fungi are agents of disease responsible for significant crop losses worldwide; this research gives a path to find a resistance to the infection.
The results of this research, which was conducted by principal investigator Dr. Thomas Smith and research associate Dr. Dilip Shah, are published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal.
Corn is the most economically important crop in the United States, and American corn farmers planted nearly 90 million acres, generating nearly $50 billion in 2010. In addition to food and feed, the current emphasis on biofuels has elevated the importance of corn in U.S. agriculture in recent years.
Corn smut is an airborne fungus found most frequently on ears, tassels and nodes. Sweet corn is more susceptible to corn smut than is seed corn, with annual losses often as high as 20 percent in the United States, where corn smut is responsible for approximately $1 billion in crop losses annually overall.
Prior to the Danforth Center discovery, there were no corn varieties that were naturally immune to Ustilago maydis. Several methods to control the disease have been recommended including, crop rotation, sanitation, seed treatments, application of fungicides and modification of fertility and biological controls. Drs. Smith and Shah explored an alternative approach using a naturally found killer protein, KP4, made by a virus that lives in one specific strain of corn smut.
Toxicity studies have shown that the KP4 proteins are safe for humans and animals to consume. Smith and Shah will continue to explore KP4 and other antifungal proteins ability to control other pathogenic fungi.
"Applying our control method could significantly reduce annual losses caused by corn smut and other fungi," said Smith. "Plants often require a number of genes to only partially protect the plant from a particular fungal infection, making it difficult to use traditional breeding methods to develop resistant lines. Here we have shown that a single gene that can lend extremely robust protection, giving us hope that there are other similar and effective solutions to be found in nature."


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Want to learn more about Holy Week? Watch this video which describes the last week of Lent as we prepare for Easter.
Experience Bethlehem (TBD) Have you ever wanted to visit Bethlehem? This is your opportunity to come to the marketplace and experience this city. We will transform the Venetian into the Marketplace of Bethlehem. Children are free with a paid adult ticket ($10) all tickets include Breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus council. The columbiettes will be there with their handmade goods shop for you to start or continue your Christmas shopping.
"Since the Creator of all things has established the conjugal partnership as the beginning and basis of human society," the family is "the first and vital cell of society." (Familiaris consortio 42)
At St. Mark the Evangelist, we understand that the most important thing we can do for our children and our community is to support our families. Keep checking this page for resources that will help families of all sizes and varieties grow together in faith.


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- Advanced smoke recognition
- Auto sensitivity callibration
- Performs status check upon power up to ensure functionality
- Adjusts sensitivity for temperature and humidity variations
- Universal mounting bracket fits any standard wiring junction box, single gang, round or octagon, up to 4"
- Larger mounting base covers drywall imperfections and old paint marks
- End-of-Service life warmning
- front load battery drawer
- Single silence/test button
- Tamper resistant locking features to prevent removal of alarm or battery
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It's easier to diligently manage a fire damage restoration business in Eden Prairie if you have a clear vision. You will need to overcome a lot in order to reach all the goals you set. Your business will succeed and expand if you carefully consider these strategies.
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Providing high quality products and services is the very best way for a company to make a profit. Chances are, you'll notice a significant spike in future sales and reserve resources if you make sure you do not compromise on your offerings. Positive customer reviews abound when you provide a high quality customer experience. If you routinely endeavor to be the very best in your industry, you're sure to be very profitable.
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Want ideas for improving your home without planning permission? Perhaps you're planning a single storey extension? Maybe a loft extension or garage conversion? Not all work to your home requires planning permission – certain projects can be done under permitted development rights. For example, minor extensions, change of use and internal remodels are often covered under permitted development.
To give you an idea of what is possible, we have put together a list of inspiring projects completed without the need for planning permission. Find more ways to transform your home without planning permission.
1. A Californian-style home transformation
After returning from a trip to Portugal and then California, the owners of this four bedroom house in Blackrock, Dublin, found their home to be dated. The couple soon started planning how they could revamp their property internally, sticking to the original footprint so that planning permission wouldn't be required.
Find out how to plan and design a kitchen extension to achieve similar successful results.
2. A courtyard extension to a Victorian property
This Dublin home was completely remodelled and extended under permitted development. The lower ground floor was extended to incorporate a central courtyard, linking the kitchen and living room, which has made the compact house feel much more spacious.
Find out how to renovate a house from scratch in our step-by-step guide.
3. A narrow kitchen extended to create an open plan space
A conservatory was replaced with a full-width single storey extension, creating an open-plan ground floor. They also knocked down internal walls and remodelled the layout to make better use of the existing space.
Find out all you need to know about planning and costing a single storey extension in our guide.
4. A kitchen, reimagined
When it came to rethinking this kitchen design, a local, family-run company, Woodwork Kitchens, came recommended. The designer suggested some straightforward building work, including removing the loo and its walls, adding bi-folding doors at the end of the room, and bricking up the old back door and turning it into a window to replicate the Victorian style elsewhere in the house. Luckily, the remodel didn't require planning permission.
Find out more about choosing the best bi-fold or sliding doors.
5. An industrial-style kitchen
Knocking together the existing kitchen and dining room, and adding a 4m rear extension created the 'huge' space the owners of this 1920s home craved. They used bi-fold doors and a bank of rooflights to enhance the space with lots of natural light.
Find out more about choosing the best rooflights for your home in our guide.
6. An open plan kitchen extension to a 1930s home
The layout of this 1930s home restricted the owners' dreams for an open-plan living space. They appointed an architect to create plans for an extension that would fall under permitted development, and knocked the kitchen and dining room together to create one big room.
Find out how to design an open plan kitchen in our essential guide.
7. A glazed extension to Edwardian terraced house
This two metre extension to the rear of a London terrace has made all the difference to the kitchen. Crittal-style glazing works well with the period exterior, while bringing a modern, industrial feel to the inside.
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ROME — The European Community, fed up with unceasing bloodshed in the Balkans, imposed economic sanctions against Yugoslavia on Friday and called on the United Nations to declare a global oil embargo.
The toughest collective measures ever enacted by a united Europe were targeted principally against Serbia, which the EC has declared the aggressor in its war against the breakaway Yugoslav republic of Croatia.
Ending a two-day summit here, the 16 NATO nations chimed in with a condemnation of their own against the violence in Yugoslavia that worsens daily, despite repeated cease-fires brokered by the EC.
A dozen truces, announced since fighting began in June after Croatia's declaration of independence, have all collapsed immediately. In a counterpoint to the diplomatic initiative by a frustrated Europe, new fighting was reported in Croatia on Friday.


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Friday, November 29, 2013
What is it?
What book rhymes with terrific and specific? with transpacific, scientific, cryptic, and artistic?
2 comments:
Ralph-Michael Chiaia's Glyphic is a home-coming to a home you did not know, but cherished in your dreams, then watched it's nightmare destruction. Michael wrote Glyphic ten years ago in mythic Mayan highlands, it is an urgent and prophetic poem about the violence of big business on the soul.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for reading Glyphic. I didn't realize that ten years later this book would be so prophetic. What a shame that people treat each other so badly in this world.Delete
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