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Libraries Transform™: ALA@BEA, Embrace the Innovative Future of Readers' Advisory
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The question heard daily – " Do you have anything else like this?" In public libraries, reference librarians are often called on to make recommendations to readers, sometimes in genres that they don't personally read. Learning how to frame a discussion and articulate the appeal of a book, author, or genre marks the essence of a successful readers' advisor. This session will track the latest trends in Readers' Advisory. Focus will be on methods for delivering personalized, immediate and mobile-friendly recommendations, including input from Booklist!
Use this link to get all of the details including who else is on the panel with me.
After the presentation, I will gather everyone's slides here in this post, but for now, here is the access to my slides. Please click on the images in the slide show. Most have links embedded in them.
ADDED 5/19/16 Here is access to Polli Kenn's slides. She went before me.
ADDED 5/19/16 Here is access to Polli Kenn's slides. She went before me.
I look forward to meeting some of you tomorrow. If it is anything like meeting many of you yesterday at LJ DOD and/or the Library Reads Dinner, it's going to be a great day.
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Anita grew up in Lynn, MA and has lived in Rochester with her family for the past 16 years. She and her husband have raised 3 children, while managing their construction company. Her experience building and staging homes will be a huge asset in her new career. Her motivation combined with her positive and energetic personality make her an excellent candidate to help you meet all your real estate needs. Anita is a member of the Greater New Bedford Association of Realtors, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, as well as the National Association of Realtors. Anita can be reached on her cell at 508-728-3697.
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ThankYou Music, Songs
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
Intro Chorus Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul Worship His Holy name Sing like never before O my soul I'll worship Your Holy name Verse 1 The sun comes up It's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass And whatever lies before me Let me be singing When the evening comes…
Writer(s): Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
Here I Am To Worship
Verse 1 Light of the World You stepped down into darkness, Opened my eyes, let me see Beauty that made this heart adore You, Hope of a life spent with You Chorus Here I am to worship Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You're my God You're altogether lovely Altogether worthy, Altogether…
Writer(s): Tim Hughes
Our God - Chris Tomlin
Intro Verse 1 Water You turned into wine Opened the eyes of the blind There's no one like You None like You Verse 2 Into the darkness You shine Out of the ashes we rise There's no one like You None like You Chorus Our God is greater Our God is stronger God, You are higher than any other Our God is…
Writer(s): Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
In Christ Alone
Intro X2 Verse 1 In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song this cornerstone, this solid ground firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love, what depths of peace when fears are stilled, when strivings cease My comforter, my all in all Here in the love…
Writer(s): Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
Lord I Need You – Matt Maher
Intro Verse 1 Lord, I come, I con-fess Bowing here I find my rest Without You I fall apart You're the One that guides my heart Chorus Lord, I need You, Oh, I need You Every hour I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You Verse 2 Where sin runs deep Your grace is more…
Writer(s): Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher
The Heart Of Worship - Passion
Verse 1 When the music fades, all is stripped away And I simply come Longing just to bring something that's of worth That will bless Your heart Pre-Chorus I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself is not what You have required You search much deeper within Through the way things appear…
Writer(s): Matt Redman
Blessed Be Your Name
Verse 1 Blessed be Your name In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow Blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name When I'm found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness Blessed be Your name Pre-Chorus Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise When…
Writer(s): Beth Redman, Matt Redman
Build Your Kingdom Here
Verse 1 Come set Your rule and reign In our hearts again Increase in us we pray Unveil why we're made Come set our hearts ablaze with hope Like wildfire in our very souls Holy Spirit come invade us now Pre-Chorus 1 We are Your Church We need Your power in Us Verse 2 We seek Your kingdom first We…
Writer(s): Rend Collective
How Deep The Father's Love For Us
Verse 1 How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure that He should give His on - ly Son to make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of sear -ing loss. The Father turns His face away as wounds which mar the Cho - sen One bring many sons to glo - ry. Verse 2 Behold the Man…
Writer(s): Stuart Townend
Your Love Never Fails – Jesus Culture
Intro Verse 1 Nothing can separate Even if I ran away Your love never fails I know I still make mistakes But You have new mercy for me everyday Cause Your love never fails Chorus 1 You stay the same through the ages Your love never changes There may be pain in the night But joy comes in the morning…
Writer(s): Anthony Skinner, Chris McClarney
Happy Day
Verse 1 The greatest day in history, Death is beaten, You have rescued me Sing it out, Jesus is alive The empty cross, the empty grave Life eternal, You have won the day Shout it out, Jesus is alive, He's alive Chorus And oh, happy day, happy day You washed my sin away Oh, happy day, happy day I'll…
Writer(s): Ben Cantelon, Tim Hughes
Your Grace Is Enough – Chris Tomlin
Verse 1 Great is Your faithfulness Oh God You wrestle with the sinner's heart You lead me by still waters into mercy And nothing can keep us apart Pre-Chorus So remember Your people Remember Your children Remember Your promise Oh God Chorus 1 Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is…
Writer(s): Matt Maher


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Baked Macadamia Nut Mahi Mahi
Flavorful and nutty, a common popular preparation for island white fish. The combination of the cereal and macadamia nuts are crispy and delicious.
1 ½ lb. mahi mahi filets Marinade: ¼ c. vegetable oil ¼ c. fresh lemon juice 2 TB Worcestershire sauce 2 stalks green onion, chopped Dash Tabasco Pinch salt, white pepper ¾ c. cornflakes, crushed ¾ c. macadamia nuts, finely chopped
In a large mixing bowl; combine marinade ingredients. Marinate fish 15-20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. In a shallow dish; combine crushed cornflakes and macadamia nuts. Dredge fish in mixture. Press to adhere coating to fish. Transfer fish into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes.
Serve as is, or with your favorite tartar style sauce. Serves 6.


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(MADA/IFEX) - Ramallah, 5 December 2011 - The Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) expresses its deep concern over the serious violations against media freedoms committed by security forces in the Gaza Strip over the past two weeks.
The most recent occurred on 4 December 2011, when security services raided and halted the conference The First Palestinian Conference on Social Media being held at the Light House venue in Gaza City, in conjunction with a Ramallah event via video conferencing. Security services stated that the prohibition was the result of event organisers failing to obtain the necessary permits.
The Amin Network Office Director in the Gaza Strip, Mohammed Abu Sharkh, stated that members of the investigative security services came to the venue and ordered an immediate end to the conference under the pretence that they did not hold a licence from the Ministry of the Interior and declared the event illegal. Event organisers countered that they had received permission from the Ministry of Information in the Gaza Strip, however security members said this was not sufficient and shut down the event.
Abu Sharkh added: "After the intervention of government parties and non-governmental organizations, they have agreed for us to resume the conference after obtaining written approval from the Ministry of Interior, which we received this morning, so we completed the conference."
The conference was attended by approximately 180 journalists, bloggers and academics from Gaza universities.
In the past two weeks the internal security services of the Gaza Strip have arrested a number of Palestinian journalists including Aswar Press correspondent Ziad Awad, taken from his home on Tuesday 21 November; freelance journalist Mahmoud Al-Barbar, arrested Thursday 24 November; Chief Editor of Al-Naher Agency Hani Al-Agha, who was released after one week in detention; and Aswar Press correspondent Salah Abu Salah on 28 November.
In addition to the arrests, Aswar Press Agency supervisor and correspondent of the Lebanese Al-Quds magazine Manal Khamis was summoned for investigation three times by security services between 28 November and 1 December 2011.
Internal security personnel additionally prevented the Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate from holding a workshop in commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity on Wednesday 23 November 2011.
A Journalists' Syndicate council member in Gaza Strip, Yousef Al-Ostaz, said that his colleagues Sami Abu Salem and Tahseen Al-Astal were contacted by a member of the Internal Security services who ordered them to cancel the workshop, and said if they wanted to implement any work on behalf of the syndicate they must first coordinate with "the new transitional council" - a council formed by a group of journalists affiliated with Hamas and Al-Jihad groups after their raid and hostile takeover of the syndicate's headquarter on 11 October 2011. Security representatives also contacted Palestine University and ordered them to cancel a workshop they had scheduled.
MADA center condemns this blatant security service campaign against journalists in the Gaza Strip, which stands in direct contravention to the right to freedom of expression guaranteed under Article 19 of Palestinian Basic Law. MADA calls upon the relevant authorities to immediately release all detained journalists and end their campaign of media harassment.
Ministry of Interior attempts to ban social media conference
(MADA/IFEX) - Ramallah, 5 December 2011 - The Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) expresses its deep concern over the serious violations against media freedoms committed by security forces in the Gaza Strip over the past two weeks.


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Web Video Downloader
Web Video Downloader
If you are reading this article, then I am sure you have also toyed with the idea of downloading video from the Internet, from sites like Youtube, Google, Metacafe, iFilm, Dailymotion, and many others.
Video on the Internet has taken off big time, and many people including myself, prefer to get information from the Internet in video format. Be it tutorials, how-to articles, news, etc.
What is annoying though is that you can find a great video on the Internet now, and later on when you want to view it again the video is no longer there. You can't really blame these video sharing sites, for taking down the videos after a while. Sometimes this might be due to legal issues, copyright infringement matters, violation of their terms of service or lots of other problems. But the bottom line is that if you find a great video (especially user generated content videos) on the Internet today, there is no guarantee that it will still be there when you visit the site next time.
So wouldn't it be nice if you can download these videos and save them on your computer's hard drive for viewing at a later date?
How to download video from the Internet
But how do you download video from the Internet?
To answer this question I decided to look around for software that will help me download video from the Internet.These programs (software) which help you download video from the Internet are called web video downloaders.
They are either standalone programs, add-ons that integrate into your web browser or web based services. Some of these programs are free to use, while others will cost you as little as $30.0 or cheaper in some cases. If you are really keen on video, then that is a small amount of money to pay for these programs.
In fact my search even led me to discover a web browser that integrates the feature of video download into its capabilities called Maxthon Browser.
Apart from the Maxthon browser, here is what I stumbled upon:
Video Downloaders
- Standalone video Downloaders.
- Add-ons video downloaders.
- Web based video services.
Click on the various links above to see my reviews of the various video downloaders I found on the Internet. You can get some of them for free.
Sites supported by these video downloaders:
StreetFire, That Video Site, VideoCodes4U, VideoCodesWorld, VideoCodeZone, Vimeo, Yikers YouTube and ZippyVideos, Angry Alien, Blennus, Blip.tv, Break.com, Dailymotion, Double Agent, eVideoShare, Free Video Blog, Google Video, Grinvi, iFilm, Keiichi Anime Forever, Metacafe, MySpace, MySpace Video Code, DevilDucky, Double Agent, EVTV1, FindVideos, Hiphopdeal, Kontraband, Lulu TV, Midis.biz, Music.com, MusicVideoCodes.info, Newgrounds, NothingToxic, PcPlanets, Pixparty, PlsThx, Revver, Sharkle, SmitHappens, Putfile, Totally Crap, vidiLife, vSocial, AnimeEpisodes.Net, Badjojo, Blastro, Bofunk, Bolt, Castpost, CollegeHumor, Current TV, Dachix, Danerd, DailySixer.com.
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Many people try for so long with so many different methods to lose weight but struggle to have success. These people often begin to feel as though they are doomed to be overweight and uncomfortable forever, but that simply isn't the case.
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text: Brangelina Wine Sells Out in 5 Hours Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie see names appear on back of Miraval Rose By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Mar 8, 2013 8:08 AM CST 5 comments Comments A bottle of Miraval, Cote de Provence rose wine is displayed in Paris, Thursday March 7, 2013. (Remy de la Mauviniere) View 1 more image (Newser) – Nine little letters on the back of the bottle set this rose wine apart from other fruits of the Provence grape harvest: Jolie-Pitt. The Miraval Rose 2012 was produced at the southern French estate of Chateau Miraval—property of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. It's the first Miraval vintage stamped by the Hollywood couple, in a joint venture with established vintner Marc Perrin. The back label reads "bottled by Jolie-Pitt and Perrin." The Perrin family spokesman says the first 6,000 bottles put on sale online yesterday were bought within five hours. The wine sold for $139 for a six-bottle case; it goes on sale to restaurants and wholesalers later this month. (Read more Brad Pitt stories.) View 1 more image My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results without voting | 13% Hilarious 15% Intriguing 2% Depressing 6% Brilliant 6% Scary 58% Ridiculous


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Although best known for the Fein Multimaster, Fein also makes many other quality tools and pieces of equipment. After all, Fein invented the power tool back in 1895 with a portable electric hand drill. They have been at the forefront of power tool innovation ever since.
Chief among Fein tools is the extremely popular Multimaster. The Fein Multimaster is a multi-purpose tool that can be used for many things, including cutting and sanding. The Multimaster's biggest advantage over the competition, which would be a myriad of tools ranging from small saws to grinders, is that it can morph into another tool quickly by swapping the attachment. Fein offers the tool in a number of different kits containing different accessories and there are many packages available that include accessories suitable for all manor of jobs.
Fein's HandyMaster Drills focus on being powerful, yet easy to handle. The 9-volt ABS 9, which is their lightest duty cordless drill, produces 141 inch pounds of torque while weighing only 3.1 pounds. The 12-volt ABS 12 puts out 274 inch pounds of torque while only weighing a paltry 4.4 pounds. The ABS 18 puts out nearly double the power of the ABS 12 while weighing only two pounds more. Each drill's Ni-Cad battery charges in only 20 minutes, and each one has a nice, soft grip, so that you can concentrate more on your work than on keeping the drill steady, which is a very valid concern with drills this powerful.
Fein takes the same approach to grinders and sanders of which they offer a number of different models. All of their hand held power tools are made with an emphasis on lots of power in a light, easy to handle package. Even their wet/dry vacuums are extremely light for the amount of suction they can produce.
Fein tools are professional, no-nonsense, hard working tools that will shave time off of any job. I have used virtually every tool the company makes at one point or another in my career and I own both the Multimaster tool and the Fein Supercut. They are far from the least expensive in any category which they compete, but anyone who knows power tools knows that price is only a fraction of what should be considered when purchasing. Lightweight tools translate to less downtime since you will not fatigue as quickly, and less downtime means more work done. Pound for pound, a Fein tool will outperform the competition every time, and generally last longer, as well. If you can afford them, Fein tools are definitely the smartest power tools around.
Although best known for the Fein Multimaster, Fein also makes many other quality tools and pieces of equipment. After all, Fein invented the power tool back in 1895 with a portable electric hand drill. They have been at the forefront of power tool innovation ever since.


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Come Party With Me On A Star by ladyadelaide featuring evening bags
It's a little early to be telling you about this, but I wanted to give up a heads up about an up coming kpop post in relation to a kpop party I'll be attending March 31 at the Opus lounge. It's not just kpop that MC Jay Woo mixes. In fact, his work is a sweet fusion of Asia and North America and I encourage to come check him out if you're in the Calgary area. They'll be music, dancing, and of course fashion. If there is one thing I love about the kpop music genre it's the fashion. Kpop fashion is a genre all on its own and while this weekend's set does not really represent this fashion genre, it does show a bit of the daring accessories often seen in the kpop fashion world. It's a genre that allows it's followers to experiment with a lot of different looks in one outfit. It mixes, sexy cute, classy and bold together so seamlessly that it's often hard to label it. All you see is a great look.
It kind of reminds me of the music genre and Jay Woo's work. Everything blends so well that all you hear is a great song, oblivious to many different genres blending together at once.
So mark your calendars music lovers for March 31 and come dance with me to a stylish beat.
Have a great weekend!


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Yahoo! 30 days of change
Yahoo announce:
Today, we are happy to announce that we will be introducing a new Yahoo! logo next month.
Over the past year, there's been a renewed sense of purpose and progress at Yahoo!, and we want everything we do to reflect this spirit of innovation. While the company is rapidly evolving, our logo - the essence of our brand - should too.
We've introduced beautiful new products that have changed the way you see the weather, read email, share photos, and follow your favorite sports teams. We've partnered with great artists including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, John Legend, and Imagine Dragons to take Yahoo! On The Road. And of course, we are excited to come together with tumblr, and by extension, its incredible community of creators.
The new logo will be a modern redesign that's more reflective of our reimagined design and new experiences. To get everyone warmed up, we are kicking off 30 days of change. Beginning now, we will display a variation of the logo on our homepage and throughout our network in the U.S. for the next month. It's our way of having some fun while honoring the legacy of our present logo.
We also want to preserve the character that is unique to Yahoo! - fun, vibrant, and welcoming - so we'll be keeping the color purple, our iconic exclamation point and of course the famous yodel. After all, some things never go out of style.
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It is easy to see that the Eddie security camera is not only a great device packed in a nice design, but it is a great accessory for parents, travelers and anyone else who wants to capture great moments in life. This little camera is packed with great features that include a GPS tracker, motion sensor, accelerometer and the capability to go anywhere with you, from high altitudes to underwater adventures.
This tiny camera can be accessed from all devices including iOS and Android. Connecting to it is easy and can be done by just turning on the app and having access to the Internet. Keeping your kids and the elderly safe has never been easier. Sharing your travels with friends and family has never been more fun.
The Eddie security camera attachment makes life easier for you.
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This Stylish and Waterproof Security Camera is Fit for Use on the Go
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Author: Kevin Caucher
Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing
Cover Artist: Adrian Rafail
Rating: 3.5 of 5 Stars
Publication Date: 04/29/2016
Length: Novella (~ 15K-50K)
Genre: Apocalyptic/dystopian, Fiction, Gay, Gay Fiction, New Adult, Paranormal
The post-apocalyptic world has changed. Colors have changed.
The skies are now red, and the seas fandango pink.
There are those who've acquired skills as "squinters". By narrowing their eyes, they can see people in different colors—colors by which they can define their mood.
Senlin was born a squinter. A child of the foster system, the lack of love has left him with casual views on sex.
When Sicong recruits him into SQX, a squinter organization, Senlin wants nothing more than to jump his bones, but Sicong's detachment makes Senlin believe his feelings aren't reciprocated.
Senlin and Sicong's relationship begins to grow as they undertake missions together.
That is, until an enemy of SQX turns his attention upon them.
My View:
The concepts for this new "power" some people have is interesting, and it fosters a number of questions. I'm guessing the whole "squinting" aspect is meant to be a combination of taking back control of a stereotype, sticking the proverbial finger in the eye of that stereotype and turning the whole thing on its head, reclaiming the power of the perception of those who squint. This is my interpretation of the physical representation of this power to read and influence the emotional states and actions of others.
The writing at times feels odd, with awkwardly phrased sentences. The word order and words in particular chosen to express an idea or emotion reflect the possibility that English might not be the first language for this author. If my guess is correct, they've done a pretty darn good job in communicating this story that is filled with very specific rules for this world they've created. The further along I got, the more I settled into their style, taking it as a part of the story as a whole.
The biggest reason I was able to do this? The emotions and intentions of these characters are ripe for the picking. I identified with each of them and they all made me smile, kept me engaged, made me want to learn more about them, and did their parts in building the intensity of the story.
I have to say, the world's supply of commas might have been put in grave danger in this story. Half of them could have been culled and the flow would have improved.
As I said, this story and these characters made me smile. Our man Sen is right up front about what he's feeling, what he wants and, when he isn't sure what the heck is going on, he's not afraid to ask. So refreshing! There's no pussyfootin' around with him. Being our narrator, this worked for me.
I kept picturing college-aged guys reading this story and pumping their fists – and other things – and digging this light foray into paranormal and semi-post-apocalyptic storytelling. It has their names written all over it.
Beefing up of the backstory to the evolution of the "squinting" would have benefitted the story, as would a bit more history of these characters. The exception is Sic, one of the leaders of the organization that recruits Sen to teach him more about his abilities and how to use them for good, which is their main purpose.
It was cool learning about how the squinting worked, the way the abilities could be manipulated, and their real world applications. This adaptation is one of those things that, if those with less than honorable intentions figured out a way to control it and the people who have it, could lead to some pretty nasty results.
I ended up really liking these characters and the potential for more that they all hold. They might have been surrounded by occasionally contradictory story points and odd phrasing, but they made their intentions clear and I enjoyed my time spent with them.
This is the kind of story that pokes at my curiosity about what else this author might and will do. Their blog post here on PBA did that very thing and caused me to buy this book to begin with. I'm interested to see what they'll do next. They have much potential and I'd love to see them continue to write and grow their talent.
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JACKSON — The fast-casual restaurant chain Newk's Eatery plans to open more than 25 new company-owned and franchise restaurants in the Southeast next year and is actively engaged with experienced multi-unit operators in new markets to add to the growth, according to a release from the company. The company's announcement comes as Newk's ramps up its franchise growth plans and ...Read More »
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Have you guys seen the new tape that VLVS! is carrying.. EXCLUSIVELY?!
it's pretty amazing stuff.. they have four kinds..
I have the pleasure of owning ALL FOUR tapes -- and get to show you today a project I made with the Strap tape!!!
I also used a selection of VLVS! Rubber stamps from the POSTAL section of rubber including the:
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among others... I also used Memento Tuxedo black ink for my stamps and Miracle tape to secure my Echo Park paper down.
It's a great little piece to give someone going away or to someone who travels a lot! Be on the lookout for more examples of this fab tape from the DT (and I'll be back with more, too!) -DeeDee


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"Most High, glorious God, cast Your Light into the darkness of my heart, and grant me a right faith, certain hope and perfect charity, sense and understanding, Lord, so that I may know and do Your holy and true command." - St. Francis of Assisi: Prayer before the Crucifix
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Why would you waste your life?
In 1950, Albert Schweitzer was named the "man of the century." Two years later, he would be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. All of this, because he proved himself to be a man of deep faith called to live a life of heroic action. When he was 21, Schweitzer promised himself that he would enjoy life until he was 30 and then he would get serious. On his 30th birthday, he kept his promise and enrolled in university to get a degree in medicine. He promised that he would go to Africa and work among the poor as a missionary doctor after graduating.
His friends and family all tried to change his mind. "Why would you waste your life?" they asked. Nevertheless, by 38 he was a doctor and at the age of 43, he left for Africa where he opened a hospital on the edge of the jungle in Equatorial Africa. He would work there until his death at 90 years old in 1965.
What motivated him to give his life to work among the poorest of the poor? He said that it was today's Gospel. "It struck me as incomprehensible that I should be allowed to live such a happy life, while so many people around me were wrestling with suffering. I had to do something," he said.
In today's Gospel passage about the rich man, what was his sin? Did he order the poor Lazarus removed from his property? Did he beat him or shout obscenities at him? Did he otherwise directly harm the man? No. He did none of those things. The sin of the rich man was worse – he never even noticed Lazarus. He accepted this poor, sick, destitute beggar as just another part of the landscape. The sin of the rich man was doing nothing to help Lazarus when he should have. His sin was clinging to his personal wealth while not lifting a finger for the poor.
Pope Francis makes this point in The Joy of the Gospel. He wrote, "How can it be that it is not a news item when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses two points? It cannot be this way. Can we continue to stand by when food is thrown away while people are starving?"
I think this is, in part, why God chose to come among us as a poor, homeless person. Have you ever thought about that at Christmas time when we set up our beautiful nativity sets? These are really scenes of a poor, homeless family with nowhere to lay their heads. God chose to enter our world precisely in the places and in the people and in the ways that we, today, so often turn a blind eye to. When we look at the immigrant, the refugee, the homeless, the helpless, what do we see? Do we recognize them as icons of the very image of God as He was when He came to us?
We know that the poor are all around us here. Our city and region struggles with unemployment, with a heroin epidemic, with homelessness and hunger. In many places, you can find a homeless woman or man huddled under a blanket or a cardboard box. As we pass them by, do we see God present there when we see them? This is where He is present today.
I think this is exactly why Jesus came to us in a family, and one that was homeless and migrant and in need of the help of others. Because He wanted us then and now, to look at our own family, to look at the homeless and helpless around us, and to see that God is present there too; they are not the "other"; they are our brother, our sister, our family; and to reach out to them in need.
Pope Francis reflected a few years ago on the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle where Thomas places his fingers in the wounds of Christ. He said, "Jesus reveals Himself in His wounds and so the path to our encounter with Jesus are His wounds. We find Jesus' wounds in carrying out works of mercy, giving to the body of your wounded brother, because he is hungry, because he is thirsty, because he is naked because and is humiliated, because he is a slave, because he's in jail, because he is in the hospital. These are the wounds of Jesus today. We need to touch the wounds of Jesus. We must caress the wounds of Jesus. We need to bind the wounds of Jesus with tenderness. We have to kiss the wounds of Jesus, and this literally. To enter into the wounds of Jesus all we have to do is go out onto the street. Let us have the courage to enter into the wounds of Jesus with tenderness."
So, what are we to do? Well, that will be different for each one of us. It starts with seeing the most marginalized people in our society as our brothers and sisters, as people in need of God's love expressed through our prayers and actions. Jesus reminds us today that the only thing that is not an option is to do nothing. Our faith calls forth so much more from us. We are all called to reach out to the world around us – especially the world in need; especially to touch Christ in His wounds. If we have the courage to do it, we will be changed for the better by it; changed to be more like Christ.
May the Lord give us peace.
Friday, September 23, 2016
We can do better...
NOTE: One year ago, Pope Francis addressed the U.S. Congress. We need to hear those words again now as we move toward this election season. Here are some key quotes. - FT
The Role of Law and Politics
[Speaking about Congress] You are called to defend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good, for this is the chief aim of all politics. A political society endures when it seeks, as a vocation, to satisfy common needs by stimulating the growth of all its members, especially those in situations of greater vulnerability or risk.
Moses provides us with a good synthesis of your work: you are asked to protect, by means of the law, the image and likeness fashioned by God on every human face.
The Sanctity of Life
The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development.
The Family
It is my wish that throughout my visit the family should be a recurrent theme. How essential the family has been to the building of this country! And how worthy it remains of our support and encouragement! Yet I cannot hide my concern for the family, which is threatened, perhaps as never before, from within and without. Fundamental relationships are being called into question, as is the very basis of marriage and the family. I can only reiterate the importance and, above all, the richness and the beauty of family life.
In particular, I would like to call attention to those family members who are the most vulnerable, the young. For many of them, a future filled with countless possibilities beckons, yet so many others seem disoriented and aimless, trapped in a hopeless maze of violence, abuse and despair. Their problems are our problems. We cannot avoid them. We need to face them together, to talk about them and to seek effective solutions rather than getting bogged down in discussions. At the risk of oversimplifying, we might say that we live in a culture which pressures young people not to start a family, because they lack possibilities for the future. Yet this same culture presents others with so many options that they too are dissuaded from starting a family.
Religion, Violence, and Freedom
Our world is increasingly a place of violent conflict, hatred and brutal atrocities, committed even in the name of God and of religion. We know that no religion is immune from forms of individual delusion or ideological extremism. This means that we must be especially attentive to every type of fundamentalism, whether religious or of any other kind. A delicate balance is required to combat violence perpetrated in the name of a religion, an ideology or an economic system, while also safeguarding religious freedom, intellectual freedom and individual freedoms.
Political and Economic Injustice
We are asked to summon the courage and the intelligence to resolve today's many geopolitical and economic crises. Even in the developed world, the effects of unjust structures and actions are all too apparent. Our efforts must aim at restoring hope, righting wrongs, maintaining commitments, and thus promoting the well-being of individuals and of peoples. We must move forward together, as one, in a renewed spirit of fraternity and solidarity, cooperating generously for the common good.
The Role of Religion in Society
In this land, the various religious denominations have greatly contributed to building and strengthening society. It is important that today, as in the past, the voice of faith continue to be heard, for it is a voice of fraternity and love, which tries to bring out the best in each person and in each society. Such cooperation is a powerful resource in the battle to eliminate new global forms of slavery, born of grave injustices which can be overcome only through new policies and new forms of social consensus.
Politics and Economics
If politics must truly be at the service of the human person, it follows that it cannot be a slave to the economy and finance. Politics is, instead, an expression of our compelling need to live as one, in order to build as one the greatest common good: that of a community which sacrifices particular interests in order to share, in justice and peace, its goods, its interests, its social life. I do not underestimate the difficulty that this involves, but I encourage you in this effort.
In recent centuries, millions of people came to this land to pursue their dream of building a future in freedom. We, the people of this continent, are not fearful of foreigners, because most of us were once foreigners. I say this to you as the son of immigrants, knowing that so many of you are also descended from immigrants.
Building a nation calls us to recognize that we must constantly relate to others, rejecting a mindset of hostility in order to adopt one of reciprocal subsidiarity, in a constant effort to do our best. I am confident that we can do this.
The Refugee Crisis
Our world is facing a refugee crisis of a magnitude not seen since the Second World War. This presents us with great challenges and many hard decisions. On this continent, too, thousands of persons are led to travel north in search of a better life for themselves and for their loved ones, in search of greater opportunities. Is this not what we want for our own children? We must not be taken aback by their numbers, but rather view them as persons, seeing their faces and listening to their stories, trying to respond as best we can to their situation. To respond in a way which is always humane, just and fraternal. We need to avoid a common temptation nowadays: to discard whatever proves troublesome. Let us remember the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" (Mt 7:12).
The Death Penalty
This conviction has led me, from the beginning of my ministry, to advocate at different levels for the global abolition of the death penalty. I am convinced that this way is the best, since every life is sacred, every human person is endowed with an inalienable dignity, and society can only benefit from the rehabilitation of those convicted of crimes. Recently my brother bishops here in the United States renewed their call for the abolition of the death penalty. Not only do I support them, but I also offer encouragement to all those who are convinced that a just and necessary punishment must never exclude the dimension of hope and the goal of rehabilitation.
The Role of Wealth in Fighting Poverty
The fight against poverty and hunger must be fought constantly and on many fronts, especially in its causes. I know that many Americans today, as in the past, are working to deal with this problem.
It goes without saying that part of this great effort is the creation and distribution of wealth. The right use of natural resources, the proper application of technology and the harnessing of the spirit of enterprise are essential elements of an economy which seeks to be modern, inclusive and sustainable. "Business is a noble vocation, directed to producing wealth and improving the world. It can be a fruitful source of prosperity for the area in which it operates, especially if it sees the creation of jobs as an essential part of its service to the common good" (Laudato Si', 129). This common good also includes the earth, a central theme of the encyclical which I recently wrote in order to "enter into dialogue with all people about our common home" (ibid., 3). "We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all" (ibid., 14).
The Environment
In Laudato Si', I call for a courageous and responsible effort to "redirect our steps" (ibid., 61), and to avert the most serious effects of the environmental deterioration caused by human activity. I am convinced that we can make a difference and I have no doubt that the United States – and this Congress – have an important role to play.
The Arms Trade
Why are deadly weapons being sold to those who plan to inflict untold suffering on individuals and society? Sadly, the answer, as we all know, is simply for money: money that is drenched in blood, often innocent blood. In the face of this shameful and culpable silence, it is our duty to confront the problem and to stop the arms trade.
The Four Americans
I would like to mention four of these Americans: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton.
This year marks the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the guardian of liberty, who labored tirelessly that "this nation, under God, [might] have a new birth of freedom". Building a future of freedom requires love of the common good and cooperation in a spirit of subsidiarity and solidarity.
Here too I think of the march which Martin Luther King led from Selma to Montgomery fifty years ago as part of the campaign to fulfill his "dream" of full civil and political rights for African Americans. That dream continues to inspire us all. I am happy that America continues to be, for many, a land of "dreams". Dreams which lead to action, to participation, to commitment. Dreams which awaken what is deepest and truest in the life of a people.
Three sons and a daughter of this land, four individuals and four dreams: Lincoln, liberty; Martin Luther King, liberty in plurality and non-exclusion; Dorothy Day, social justice and the rights of persons; and Thomas Merton, the capacity for dialogue and openness to God.
Four representatives of the American people.
A nation can be considered great when it defends liberty as Lincoln did, when it fosters a culture which enables people to "dream" of full rights for all their brothers and sisters, as Martin Luther King sought to do; when it strives for justice and the cause of the oppressed, as Dorothy Day did by her tireless work, the fruit of a faith which becomes dialogue and sows peace in the contemplative style of Thomas Merton.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Take the money?
An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that to reward him for his years of devoted service he could choose one of three blessings: either infinite wealth, infinite fame or infinite wisdom. Without hesitation, the long-time educator asked for infinite wisdom. "You got it!" said the angel, and disappeared. All heads turned toward the dean, who sat glowing in the aura of wisdom. Finally one of his colleagues whispers, "Say something." The dean looks at them all brimming with infinite wisdom and said, "I should have taken the money."
What a great week this has been for our beloved Red Sox! Holding on to first place in the division and how about Hanley Ramirez' walk off home run on Thursday night against those Yankees! It looks like it will be a great post season. I am not only a fan of baseball, but I also love baseball movies. Just think of some iconic lines that come from baseball movies. "If you build it, he will come," from Field of Dreams. Or my favorite line, "There's no crying in baseball!" from League of their Own. I recently re-watched another great baseball move, 42, which tells the story of Jackie Robinson and how he became the first African-American to play in the major leagues.
There is a dramatic scene in the movie when Dodger's owner Branch Rickey offers to sign Robinson. "You will have to take everything they dish out to you and never strike back," he tells Robinson and he was right. On the field, pitchers brushed Jackie back with blazing fastballs and opposing fans and teams taunted him. Off the field, he was thrown out of hotels and restaurants because of the color of his skin.
But, through it all, Jackie kept his cool. He turned the other cheek. And so did Branch Rickey who was also hounded for signing Robinson. Together, they changed the face of baseball and professional sport for the better. Yes, Branch Rickey did a noble thing breaking down the color barrier in baseball, but the movie reminds you that he was also a smart man and not all of his motives were quite so pure. There was one scene when Rickey, played by Harrison Ford, says, "People ask me why I want to do this? You know why? Because I like money. And people will spend money to come see you play." Even in the midst of doing the noble thing, Rickey was still a smart business man.
That scene came to mind as I reflected on today's Gospel. Jesus gives us this image of the dishonest steward. We heard, "The children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children of the light." Or more simply, "People work harder for material reward than we do for heavenly rewards." Jesus challenges us not only to strive for goodness, holiness and righteousness, but He also calls us to be smart and committed and eager in pursuing these heavenly things. He wants us to work just as hard and as smart for His Kingdom as we do to make our lives comfortable and successful.
This is also the message Pope Francis has been sharing over and over during the last three years. He wants us to think about and strive for the important things. For example, he said, "If you break a computer it is a tragedy. But poverty, and the real needs of so many people end up becoming the norm. If on a winter's night, for example, a person dies, that is not news. If in parts of the world there are children who have nothing to eat, that's not news, it seems normal. That some homeless people die of cold on the streets is not news. It cannot be this way! In contrast, a 10 point drop on the stock market is a tragedy. A person dying is not news, but if the stock market drops it is a tragedy!" It cannot be this way.
The challenge of our Gospel, the challenge of Pope Francis, the challenge of our faith is this – can we be as vigilant for the things of God as we are for all the other things that are in our lives? Can we care as much for the homeless, the hungry, the sick, the immigrant, the refugee, and those on the margins all around us, as we care for ourselves? We are called to be recreated, made new, through our Baptism, to see with new eyes through our faith – and what we are meant to see is that we are not different, we are not separate, we are not "other". Rather, we are connected and united; we are brother and sister to each other; we are one family of God.
Let me end with a prayer: Lord, open our eyes to your word, even when it challenges us more than we want to be challenged. Open our minds to your word, even when it disturbs us more than we want to be disturbed. Help us to put your word in practice, even when it means changing our lives more than we want to change. Above all, Lord, help us realize that you want to achieve great things through us and that we can achieve great things for you if we only open our hearts to you. Open our hearts Lord.
May the Lord give you peace.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
The End is Near!
Two priests were fishing on the side of the road one day. They made a sign saying, "The End is Near! Turn around now before it's too late!" and showed it to each passing car. One driver didn't appreciate the sign and shouted, "Leave us alone, you religious nuts!" All of a sudden the priests heard a big splash and looked at each other. Then the one holding the sign said, "Maybe it should just say 'Bridge Out'?" Sometimes the words we choose can be shocking.
In our Gospel today, Jesus also uses some shocking language to get our attention. He says, "If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple." These are jarring words to our ears. Hate our father and mother? What about the Commandment which call us not to hate, but to "Honor your mother and father?" Of course, Jesus is not instructing us to hate our families, rather, He's trying to get us to wake up; He's trying to shake us up so that we might embrace the full impact of His message of the Kingdom of God. Jesus wants to get our attention and so he says these shocking words. Are we listening?
Our world is often obsessed with wealth and competition; it's full of violence and war. We usually refer to this as the "real" world. And if someone were to suggest that instead of power, money and fame, we can live lives guided by peace, love, joy, compassion, and forgiveness, they would probably be called a religious nut. But, Jesus reminded us that the supposedly "real" world is actually an illusion; it is phony; it is full of false hopes and promises. He calls us to instead be immersed in the world that he calls so often the Kingdom of God. His strategy? Well, in today's passage, it is spiritual shock therapy. Jesus wants to shake us out of our complacency and into a whole new way of thinking, acting, and being.
When I was stationed here, one of the great things we did was bring a group of young people to World Youth Day in Germany. I remember at that event a group of young people were passing out stickers that said, "100% Catholic." It is such a beautiful thought, but how many of us lead lives that are more like 80% Catholic, 50%, or sometimes even less? Jesus wants to remind us today that we cannot follow Him half way. Discipleship, Christianity, Catholicism is meant to be all or nothing.
This is the point of His shocking words to us today. If we're going to follow Jesus, He wants us to go with Him the whole way. We can't stop at His preaching and miracles and leave Him when it comes to the Cross. We'll never reach resurrection unless we're along for the whole journey. We have to accept His way of seeing life and put that into practice in the way we live. Jesus and His Gospel message have to be the number one priority in our lives.
The only status that counts is our relationship with God and how we relate with other people, irrespective of their status in the world. Our real status is measured not by our rank or occupation but by the level of love and service offered to God through our relationships with those around us. What counts is not how we are looked at by others but the degree of care and compassion with which we look at them, and especially the care and compassion we show for the most marginalized people in our midst.
That is the meaning of the two parables Jesus gives today. "Great crowds" were following Jesus with enthusiasm but were they ready for His message? Did they realize what it really meant to follow Him? If not, they are like the king who goes out to war totally unprepared. They are like a man who started to build a tower and ran out of funds or material. They become laughing stocks; inauthentic. If we try to walk with Jesus without being ready to commit; we too will miss the joy and happiness of the totally fulfilled life that Jesus is offering us.
Jesus tells us today that to be his disciple is to make every other thing in life – family or wealth, prosperity or health, pleasure or fame – second to Him. He means that on the list of our goals and priorities in life, attaining the kingdom of God must come first and then everything else will follow. It is a matter of life and death. He, and only He, is the way, the truth and the life.
Today's gospel shows us how complete the demands of discipleship are. Following Jesus is much harder than we may have thought at first. The Good News is that Jesus recognizes this and still invites us on this journey with Him. If we're ready to go with Him, it will change our lives and change our world.
Let us make the simple, powerful words of St. Francis our own: "Jesus, You are enough for me." Let us be His disciples – completely.
May the Lord give you peace.
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Heroic – Brindol in Elsir Vale is under threat from a hobgoblin army and the forces of good are rallying to stop them.
The heroes have inital successes but as they reveal themselves to the enemy their missions becomes more and more difficult. Will they outsmart the enemy and grind away the enemy strength or will the horde leaders catch up? Every attack leads to a reaction, delayed by chain of command, but gradually the horde adapts and counterattacks. Based on the 3.5 edition Red Hand of doom adventure. The last part is left out for now.
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Every victory have taken them closer to a threat they couldn't even imagine. Most characters of power in Elsir Vale, past and present, have been tainted by a mysterious affliction called The Shadow. The Shadow is rotting their bodies and their souls so that as they grow in power they turn into undead. The adventurers realize that they have been chosen both for their talents and because they too are struck by the affliction. The characters set out on a journey into the unknown. Who knows more about the affliction, and can it be cured… or at least stopped.


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February 19, 2012
From Jeopardy Champ to Child Actor in "Extremely Loud" (Opens Feb 29)
No doubt there are those Thomases who can't help but be Toms. The always-affable Tom Hanks, for instance. Then there are those who defy diminution. Such is the case with first-time film actor Thomas Horn. The 14-year-old Jeopardy! whiz kid holds his own against the Oscar-winning likes of Hanks and Sandra Bullock, who play his parents in Warner Bros.' 9/11-centered drama "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close."
In 2010, producer Scott Rudin was among those TV viewers impressed by Horn's display of steely nerves and card-shark cool after he wagered $12,000 in Final Jeopardy and won $38,100 with the answer: "What is a census?" That led to an audition for the role of Oskar Schell, a brainy but socially isolated lad left adrift after his father dies in the World Trade Center attacks.
The movie is heavy-duty, and so is its star. This still-sprouting, beacon-bright ninth-grader, who hails from the San Francisco area, doesn't suffer fools nor foolish inquiries gladly.
Jokingly asked if he is going to answer questions in the form of a question, Jeopardy!-style, Horn simply rolls his eyes, slightly grimaces and remains silent. He also would rather keep some personal info under wraps.
This son of an oncologist mother and an ophthalmologist father speaks three languages. Besides English, he is fluent in Croatian, thanks to his mother's side of the family. And he is studying Mandarin. "I just thought it would be a great, useful language to learn because it's the most widely spoken first language."
Unlike some showbiz youngsters, acting was never a goal for Horn. His only other experience was as a grasshopper in a fifth-grade stage performance of James and the GiantPeach. But his time as an insect did nothing to prepare him for being in almost every scene — and narrating a good portion of the action off-screen — of a major Hollywood production.
As an 11-year-old loner who feels let down by his mother and lost without his father, Horn must run the gamut of emotions from extreme joy to incredible grief. He also must be somewhat irritating since his character exhibits signs of Asperger's syndrome, a type of autism. But with the help of dialogue and acting coaches, as well as supportive co-stars who had his back, Horn delivers what director Stephen Daldry calls "one of the greatest screen performances by a young actor in the history of cinema — he is exceptional."
Horn returns the compliment. He says of the British filmmaker behind such acclaimed titles as "Billy Elliot" (which also features an exceptional boy) and "The Hours": "He really let me have my creative take on things, even though, as a first-time actor, I don't really deserve it. Whenever he thought I could use a suggestion, he would give one. But in a really kind way and without hurting my feelings. I'm kind of a sensitive, thin-skinned person, so it's a great achievement."
Both Hanks and Bullock looked out for their on-screen son and got a kick out of watching him fully embrace the task at hand.
"He started off with a degree of comfort and never changed," says Hanks. "He was constant as the speed of light. If only we could steal his ability to focus the way he does. His concentration was rather off the scale sometimes."
Bullock did feel compelled to provide some etiquette pointers now and then, especially given Horn's habit of stomping when he walks. "He would blow by us women," she says. "Coming out of a stairwell, he would just blow by and push the door open. I told him, 'OK, with ladies, you need to stop, open the door and stay.' You could just feel him going, 'Oh, this is such a nuisance.' "
Horn is up for doing more films and has read some scripts. Still, college definitely looms. As for a major, he says, "probably something practical, like computer science and math." Though he is too young to remember the events of 9/11, Horn understands why some moviegoers might have mixed feelings about revisiting the tragic day.
Yet the theme of the film, he says, is ultimately a positive one: "Grief, no matter where it comes from, can only be resolved by connecting to other people."
(Opening across the Philippines on Feb. 29, "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.)
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London Review of Crooks
Robert Marshall-Andrews
- Rough Justice: The Extraordinary Truth about Charles Richardson and his Gang by Robert Parker
Fontana, 352 pp, £1.95, October 1981, ISBN 0 00 636354 7
- Web of Corruption: The Story of John Poulson and T. Dan Smith by Raymond Fitzwalter and David Taylor
Granada, 282 pp, £12.50, October 1981, ISBN 0 246 10915 7
- Inside Boss: South Africa's Secret Police by Gordon Winter
Penguin, 640 pp, £7.95, October 1981, ISBN 0 14 005751 X
- Crime in Wartime: A Social History of Crime in World War II by Edward Smithies
Allen and Unwin, 219 pp, £12.50, January 1982, ISBN 0 04 364020 6
The first of these books, Rough Justice, is 350 pages of documentary journalism on the rise and fall of the notorious Richardson gang, which operated a reign of terror, extortion and fraud in parts of London from the late 1950s to the famous torture trial of 1967. These operations were restored to topicality after Charles Richardson's escape from prison in May 1980 and his subsequent letter to the Times. The first question which needs to be asked is whether such books should be written at all. And if they are written, should any serious notice be taken of them? The existence of violent, sadistic and resourceful criminals is an unhappy fact of life, and even if the author goes to considerable pains to underline their culpability and to scorn their protestations of innocence, which Mr Parker certainly does, there is no doubt that this type of highly personalised saga (it is 'Charlie' and 'Eddy' throughout) invites a substantial degree of sympathy with the villains and dignifies their lives with attention they ill deserve. These, however, are difficult questions to answer in relation to the present book. It is meticulously researched and compellingly written, for all its affectedly brawny style. But does it contribute anything other than a chronology of cheerless greed and foul deeds set against a background of scrap dealers and flashy night-clubs? The answer, delivered with considerable reluctance, is yes, this is a useful book for criminologists and laymen alike.
This judgment owes little to the characters of the brothers themselves or of their brutal and inadequate cronies. Still less are there any rewarding conclusions to be drawn from their drab and delinquent backgrounds. What is interesting, as so often, are the men and systems which connive at or allow the spectacular growth of criminal enterprises, and the inflated and grandiose incompetence which finally destroys them. It is a melancholy fact, well documented in the book, that neither the Richardson gang nor the Krays could conceivably have done their business without the knowledge and connivance of the Police at a very high level. What caused their downfall, also well documented, was a belief that their power had reached such heights that, in London, mass armed warfare in public was within the bounds of their immunity, and that, in South Africa, vast mining ventures could be successfully pursued in partnership with a gang of patently second-rate con-men and drunken romantics. Of some interest, too, is the work that Charles Richardson carried out for BOSS in London: this included the burglaries of Amnesty, Zapu and Anti-Apartheid, and (possibly) the attempted bugging of No 10 Downing Street. The claim (in the blurb) that such revelations are 'staggering' is perhaps over-enthusiastic. Richardson, like most of his ilk, was naturally right-wing, and having been introduced to George Winter, ex-burglar, crime reporter and BOSS spy, and, more important, to Winter's wife, Richardson was an obvious recruit for dirty tricks in London. He also plainly believed that his work for BOSS would provide him with favoured treatment from the South African Government for the pursuit of legitimate business. That belief showed a degree of political naivety not uncommon amongst successful gangsters. An inability to realise when they have reached the limits of tolerance, and of their own abilities, tends to destroy them. This is the important message of the book. Evil is rarely stopped by good men alone. It is more often stopped by grave defects of character and of self-awareness: no one else dares tell such criminals what they need to know.
Anyone in search of an object lesson in how to write about crime need look no further than Web of Corruption, which tells the story of John Poulson and T. Dan Smith. Raymond Fitzwalter and David Taylor took eight years to research and write their analysis of the most far-reaching corruption trial of this century. The opening summary is startling.
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Vol. 4 No. 13 · 15 July 1982 » Robert Marshall-Andrews » London Review of Crooks
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Date: Sep 01, 2016
Press Release Number: 154-2016
More than seven million travelers are expected to use Port Authority airports, bridges, tunnels, terminals and the PATH rail system over the holiday weekend, and the agency is taking is taking proactive steps to ensure travelers enjoy a safe and stress-free experience while using its facilities across the region.
Of the estimated seven million travelers anticipated at Port Authority facilities between Sept. 1 and Sept. 6, more than 2.15 million are expected to pass through Port Authority airports.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) alone is expected to account for one million passengers this weekend, with approximately 648,470 passengers forecast to use Newark Liberty International Airport and 452,770 travelers projected for LaGuardia Airport. An estimated 20,730 travelers will pass through Atlantic City International Airport, while 4,580 travelers are expected to use Stewart International Airport.
When traveling to LaGuardia Airport, passengers should allow extra time as the reconstruction of Terminal B is underway, part of the airport's expansive redevelopment project, and could create additional traffic congestion at the 94th Street exit. Available parking is limited, so patrons should consider other modes of transportation, including public transportation.
Travelers parking at Kennedy and Newark Liberty are encouraged to visit the Port Authority website at http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk.html for JFK or http://www.panynj.gov/airports/newark-liberty.html for EWR to obtain information on official airport parking, including discounts for the economy/long-term parking and other lots. For additional information on travel conditions, parking, public transportation options and passenger pick-up and drop-off at LaGuardia, please go to laguardiaairport.com.
General information on Labor Day travel can be found on the Port Authority's website, www.panynj.gov. Travel alerts are available for Port Authority airports, bridges, tunnels and terminals by visiting http://www.paalerts.com. For alerts on airport weather delays, parking lot capacity and AirTrain Service advisories, passengers can visit http://www.panynj.info/alerts-advisories. Airline passengers also are urged to check the latest federal rules and regulations before arriving at the airports to ensure easier travel. Helpful information may be found at www.tsa.gov and www.cbp.gov.
At the Port Authority's tunnels and bridges, the agency anticipates that more than four million vehicles will cross its four interstate bridges and two tunnels during the holiday weekend.
Weekend construction and repair projects will be canceled this weekend at the George Washington Bridge. Construction on the Bayonne Bridge also is being suspended, and bridge will remain open from 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, through 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.
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PATH is projecting more than one million riders will be using its trains starting Thursday, Sept. 1 through Tuesday, Sept. 6. The 33rd Street line, which has been closed on weekends since early August for federally mandated service and safety upgrades, will be operational through the weekend.
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Had a fabulous night last night. Went to Jo's for one of her famed pizza parties. Arrived early and took some pictures of her incredible garden. Usually at this time of year my dad is busy taking pictures of all the nice flowers in his garden, so I thought I'd prove that there is a spring in Rwanda, too.
As it started to get dark, guests arrived and gathered by the pizza oven. I helped Nicole (cocktail shaker extraordinaire) to make chocolate mousse from avocados I'd brought from my garden. Easiest recipes ever:
- Avocados
- Small bananas
- Sugar or honey
- Cocoa powder
The proportions we used were about six avocados, three small lady finger bananas, one tablespoon of cocoa powder per avocado and enough sweetener to sweeten. Pop in a blender, or use a blending stick, and - when it tastes really good - pop it in glasses in the fridge for half an hour.
I had no idea you could do this with avocado. It tasted amazing.
Jo has an incredible panoramic view of Kigali, which is so pretty at night with the lights across the hills. Her garden looks magical with the fairy lights, and she put tea lights in small brown paper bags to make paper lanterns.
We were joined by so many good friends, and one - Amanda - who I hadn't seen in seven years. She was visiting from Tanzania.
After stoking up on three vodka cocktails, three G&Ts and a mug of white wine, Amanda and I decided to take a walk before heading home. Only, we started catching up on seven years and before we knew it, we'd walked almost the whole way home from Gikondo to Kacyiru! We left at around 10:30 and reached Simba (via Sonatube and a crazy back-alley maze) at around 1:30am. The shop's open 24/7 so we flumped into a chair, refuelled on water, and demolished an entire pack of mango biscuits.
This morning I couldn't walk. I do so little exercise, and I'd been wearing ballet pumps. Have blisters and sore legs. But it was such good fun. What a wonderful, random night.


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Fieldwork can be interpreted differently across different disciplines. Per Wikipedia, "field research, or fieldwork, is the collection of information outside a laboratory, library, or workplace setting."
In the Earth Sciences, we conduct fieldwork outdoors to collect data from the natural world, to observe natural processes, and to learn about the interactions between the solid earth, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, and humans.
Often, we conduct field work in locations that are difficult to access, or are far from our home base. Every second in the field is valuable because it is a rare opportunity to collect the data and observations needed to answer specific research questions. Therefore, it is useful to have a somewhat systematic approach to conducting field research. I provide the guidance below based on my personal experiences at field camp in the western U.S. in 2013, and conducting field research on various expeditions in eastern Pennsylvania, Spain, New Mexico, Colorado, Grand Canyon, Arizona, and Germany.
Fieldwork is not possible without adequate preparation. It is recommended to perform "virtual fieldwork" before ever stepping foot outside the workplace. Google Earth and GIS software are powerful tools to explore areas of interest. Thanks to the increasing resolution of satellite imagery and availability of LiDAR data, much work can be done virtually to collect information about a field site. Whether hiking, driving, or traveling by horse, you should calculate travel times between field sites so you can be realistic about the amount of time you need to accomplish your goals.
Do you need a permit to access or to collect samples from your site of interest? Inquire with plenty of time in advance.
Make lists.
What will you be doing in the field? Visualize yourself collecting samples, taking in situ measurements, or working with scientific equipment. What equipment and accessories do you need to carry out these field methods? What problems might you encounter while conduct these methods? Make a list of everything you might need during the entire duration of field work.
Here's a list of things I always take with me into the field:
- Field notebook (e.g. Write in the Rain bound notebook)
- Permanent Markers (always good for labeling samples)
- Drafting pencils! (mechanical; graphite 3H or 4H are better than 2)
- Pens (e.g. Edding 1800 series pens in various weights)
- Colored Pencils (R, O, Y, G, B, V, Bl., Br.)
- Handheld GPS receiver (e.g. Garmin GPSmap 64s)
- Compass (e.g. Brunton Transit)
- Hand lens
- Protractor-ruler (e.g. Wescott C-thru)
- Field Pouch (e.g. Plateau Design)
- Map – topographic maps, geologic maps, road maps, etc.
- First aid kit: Band-Aids, gauze, medical tape, Neosporin, Ibuprofen, sun screen, insect repellent, etc.
- Water – a one-liter Nalgene bottle plus a 3L Camelbak bladder in my day pack
- Rock Hammer (optional; e.g. Estwing rock pick with chisel edge)
Obviously, the list gets longer as you add additional equipment needed to collect samples or take specific measurements. Think carefully about the gear you need for your specific mission and add it to a list.
SAFETY FIRST! If you are working along a road, bring a neon-colored safety vest. If you are using a rock hammer to collect rock samples, bring work gloves and safety glasses. If you are using acids, bring latex gloves.
Keep everything in a daypack (30-60 liter capacity, depending on your needs).
Pack appropriate clothing.
Think about the environment you will be working in and what the temperature will be. In general, you should wear the following:
- Hiking boots/low hikers
- Wool socks
- Lightweight long-sleeve shirt
- Long pants with pockets, made of flexible material
- Hat – I prefer a baseball cap, but many prefer to shield their ears from the sun with a brimmed hat
- Sunglasses – polarized are better
- Belt – needed to fix your field pouch and compass to your waist
Practice your methods.
If you are trying out a new sampling procedure or new equipment, be sure you practice these methods and test the equipment before you depart on your field trip. You do not want to waste time trying to figure out how your total station works at your first work site when you have twenty other locations to visit before the day is over.
Fieldwork is an excellent opportunity to escape the monotony of everyday life. Take advantage of the experience in a different environment to think differently, to interact with the world around you, and to have fun!
- Orient yourself – where are you and in what direction are you facing?
- Open all your senses – look, listen, smell, touch, and in some cases, taste if necessary (e.g. to identify halite).
- Identify shapes, patterns, colors, contrast, composition.
- Think continuously. Make connections between the form of the landscape and your samples/measurements.
Take Notes.
Perhaps the most important advice: record everything in your field notebook:
- Where are you? – GPS coordinates in addition to location name and nearby locality
- What is the date and time?
- Why are you there?
- Who is with you?
- How did you get there? – This may be important if you want to return to this location in the future.
- How is the weather? – temperature, sunshine, precipitation, ground moisture
- What does the landscape look like?
- Landscape relief. Vegetation types. Soil cover. Soil color. Vegetation density. Distinct or unique landmarks. Grain size. Grain color. Grain shape/degree of rounding. Clast composition. Hill slope angles. Geologic unit thickness. River discharge. River turbidity. Agricultural influence. Human activity. Etcetera…
- Samples collected – sample names/numbers,sample type, GPS coordinates, physical characteristics of each sample, interpretations of the sample, etc.
- In situ measurements – record the values, GPS coordinates, describe the measurement technique, who is taking the measurements, how many measurements, etc.
- How does your work at this specific site fit into the context of your research question?
Often, writing in your field notebook can help develop hypotheses or even contribute to the discussion portions of your manuscript. Think continuously and document your thoughts.
Make sketches.
Earth science is a visual field, and sometimes words cannot capture the essence of nature. Geologic cross-sections, stratigraphic columns, sedimentary structures, strain indicators, soil profiles, etc. are all best portrayed by a sketch.
- Use a full notebook page for one sketch.
- Do not try to be artistic. Focus on recreating the relationships of natural features using simple shapes and lines. The more schematic, the better.
- Sketch in pencil first, then trace in ink. Color is always nice.
- Annotate with field measurements and appropriate symbols (e.g. strike and dip)
- Use your protractor-ruler to accurately show angles and and orientations of features you sketch
- Include: scale bar, orientation, caption
Take Pictures.
High quality field photos are irreplaceable. Photograph the people you are with, the samples taken, the locations of sample extraction, locations of measurements, geologic features, vegetation, field methods in action, and the landscape around you. Always have something in your photos for scale (e.g. hammer, pen, lens cap, etc.).
If a drone is available to you, take it! High resolution aerial imagery or multispectral data of your field sites can be incredibly useful. It is also fun to take aerial photos of yourself and your colleagues at work.
Good luck on your next field excursion!


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I have finished the room exchange, I have purged and condensed seasonal boxes, and am just waiting for my hubby to carry 2 boxes for me one is full of yardsale items and the other has my collection of dolphins in it! I have gone through all our books and have 2 boxes full to list on http://www.paperbackswap.com/ next week.
Some before and after shots of storage/ craft room. Sorry I don't know how to do a side by side. :-(
AFTER: notice the empty tote and crate stacked together :-)
http://orgjunkie.com/ for posting the challenge 52 weeks of organizing!


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