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- The pedagogy of the screen: developing a praxis of video education through case-based research.
Anderson, M.
University of Sydney Research and Development (ECR) Grant: 2007
- Innovation or anachronism? The International Baccalaureate as instrument of curriculum reform.
Bagnall, N.
Canadian High Commission Research Program: 2007
- Redesigning schools and school leadership: an Australian comparative case study.
Blackmore, J. A., & Hayes, D. N.
ARC Discovery Project: 2007-2009
- Using machine learning and automated document analysis methods to support English composition training.
Calvo, R., Reimann, P., & Paltridge, B.
ARC Discovery Project: 2006-2008
- The Australian Middle Class and School Choice: A Generational Study of Changing School Participation Patterns Preferences and Values.
Campbell, C. B., & Sherington, G. E.
ARC Discovery Project: 2005-2007
- Positive Pathways to Reading for Disadvantaged Children: Identifying Psychosocial Antecedents and Implementing Effective Intervention to Enhance Literacy, Self-concept, and Motivation.
Craven, R. G., Martin, A. J., Vinson, T., Johnson, W. J., Slator, P., & Tracey, D.
ARC Linkage Project: 2006-2009
- Effective Teaching and Learning Practices for Students with Learning Difficulties Initiative.
Evans, D.
NSW Department of Education and Training (NSWDET); Catholic Education Commission NSW; Association of Independent Schools of NSW: 2007
- Developing Evidence-based Practice to Support Students with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities: International Perspectives.
Evans, D. G.
International Program Development Fund (IPDF): 2007
- Evaluating Senior Literacy Teaching.
Ewing, R.
Freshwater Senior Campus Research Grant: 2007
- Researching the Development of a Community Writers Kit and Series 3 Literacy Resources.
Ewing, R.
Indigenous Readers Project: 2007
- The Le@rning Federation Research Phase Three.
Freebody, P.
Commonwealth Curriculum Corporation: 2007
- Disciplinarity and classroom practice: epistemological issues in the analysis and improvement of teaching and learning.
Freebody, P. R., Christensen, C. A., Bahr, N. M., & Wright, A. H.
ARC Discovery Project: 2006-2008
- Transforming the technologies and modalities of learning: the case of the New Life Sciences in secondary schooling.
Freebody, P. R., Hedberg, J. G., Nichols, K. C., & Van Rooy, W. S.
ARC Discovery Project: 2007-2009
- Teaching, technology and educational design: the architecture of productive learning environments.
Goodyear, P.
Carrick Institute of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Senior Fellowship: 2007
- Learning through online and co-present discussion in higher education: Expectations, experiences and outcomes.
Goodyear, P., Prosser, M. T., & Ellis, R. A.
ARC Discovery Project: 2005-2007
- Blended learning in schools, TAFE and universities: experience, principles, patterns and practice.
Goodyear, P., Prosser, M. T., Ellis, R. A., Blackwell, S., & McNeill, M.
ARC Linkage Project; NSW Department of Education and Training (NSWDET): 2005-2008
- Evaluation of Leading Quality Professional Learning.
Hayes, D.
NSW Department of Education and Training (NSWDET): 2007
- Three year evaluation of the Leading Quality Professional Learning Project (Australian Government Quality Teaching Program).
Hayes, D., Ewing, R., Armstrong, A. C., & Anderson, J. A.
Professional Learning and Leadership Directorate (NSW DET): 2007
- Evidence-based practice in out-of-home care: LAC Looking after children.
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Kate Ogilvie Memorial Fund Bequest: 2007
- The public university in Australasia (1850-1918).
Horne, J. J., & Sherington, G. E.
ARC Discovery Project: 2005-2007
- Equity and access: analysing the level and pattern of funding of teaching and learning resources in Australian schools.
Horsley, M.
ARC Linkage Project: 2007
- Approaches to study and uses of technology among students of the 'net generation'.
Hu, C.
University of Sydney Research and Development Grant: 2007
- Development of a high level Case Management Policy Framework.
Irwin, J.
NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care: 2007a
- Pilot project on Glebe Housing Estate.
Irwin, J.
NSW Department of Housing (Central Sydney Region): 2007b
- Working from the Ground Up: A Participatory Approach to Community Regeneration in Public Housing Neighbourhoods.
Irwin, J., Baldry, E., Vinson, T., & Goodwin, S.
ARC Linkage Project: 2008-2012
- Edna Ryan Award.
Irwin, J., & Laing, L.
Women's Electoral Lobby (WEL): 2008
- Towards better practice: Enhancing collaboration between mental health and domestic violence services.
Irwin, J. L., Laing, L., & Napier, L.
ARC Linkage Project; Fairfield & Liverpool Mental Health Service: 2005-2008
- Rethinking timelines: A new methodology for describing and communicating history.
Johnson, I. R., Robertson, S. M., Reimann, P., & Mostern, R.
ARC Linkage Project: 2007-2011
- AusAID at work: the design, delivery and impact of Australian aid to education in Asia and the Pacific.
Jones, P.
ARC Linkage Project; AusAID: 2007-2009
- Reforming Initial Teacher Education.
Laws, K., & Harbon, L.
International Program Development Fund (IPDF): 2007
- Asian perspectives on citizenship and citizenship education.
Lee, W. O.
University of Sydney Bridging Support Grant: 2007
- Children and sport: Children's reasons for joining and staying in organised club sport.
Light, R.
University of Sydney Research and Development Grant: 2007
- The well-rounded person: the role of sport in shaping physical, emotional and social development.
Lumby, C. A., Probyn, E. C., O'Dea, J. A., & Albury, K. M.
ARC Discovery Project: 2006-2010
- Intersections between education, research and information technology: the state of the art and prospects of learning science and e-research in Education.
Markauskaite, L.
Visiting Research Fellowship Competitive Grants Program 'Returning Brains', European Union Re-integration Scheme: 2007
- Psychological determinants of physical activity across the life span and critical life transitions: Cross-sectional longitudinal causal modelling and experimental interventions.
Marsh, H. W., Jackson, S. A., Martin, A. J., & Brown, W. J.
ARC Discovery Project: 2004-2007
- Maximising Real Education ACHievement-The REACH Project: Integrating motivation and self-concept to optimise students academic outcomes at school.
Marsh, H. W., Martin, A. J., & McInerney, D. M.
ARC Discovery Project: 2005-2007
- Middle Years Transition Engagement and Achievement in Mathematics. The MYTEAM Project.
Martin, A., Bobis, J., Anderson, J., & Way, J.
ARC Linkage Project; Sydney Catholic Education Office: 2007-2010
- How are welfare-to-work and workplace reforms affecting young people and children at risk?
Meagher, G.
Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth (ARACY) : 2007
- Scholarship Programs for International Students.
O'Connor, D., & Bennie, A.
Sport Knowledge Australia Pty Ltd; DEST Scholarship: 2007
- Accessing the cultural conversation: investigating participation and non-participation of young people as audiences of live theatrical performances in Australia.
O'Toole, J. R., Burton, B. V., Ewing, R. A., O'Brien, A. M., Bundy, P. J., Donelan, K. J., et al.
ARC Linkage Project: 2008-2012
- Geodiversity of Mole Creek Caves, Tasmania.
Osborne, R.
Department of Environment and Heritage Research Grant: 2007a
- Preliminary assessment of the KARST geomorphology and geoheritage of the Moparabah Temagog and Sebastapol areas near Kempsey, NSW.
Osborne, R.
Department of Environment and Climate Change (NSW) Research Grant : 2007b
- Writing in the academy: the practice-based thesis as an evolving genre.
Paltridge, B., Starfield, S., & Ravelli, L.
ARC Linkage grant: 2007-2011
- A synthesis and evaluation of research into the effectiveness of computer-mediated feedback for English for academic purposes writing teaching and individual writing development.
Paltridge, B., Woodrow, L., Phakiti, A., & Stevenson, M.
Educational Testing Services, US: 2007
- Comparative Analysis of Early Intervention Programs for Young Children with Autism.
Parmenter, T., Evans, D. G., Carter, M., Silove, N., & Williams, K.
ARC Linkage Project; Autism Association of NSW: 2005-2008
- Modeling the relationship of strategic competence to reading comprehension test performances over time by adult English as a foreign or second language (EFL/ESL) tertiary students.
Phakiti, A.
University of Sydney Research and Development (ECR) Grant: 2007
- A study of advances in care planning in end-of-life decision-making.
Pockett, R.
University of Sydney Research and Development (ECR) Grant: 2007
- Youth cultures of eating: A cultural analysis of youth obesity, gender, class, ethnicity and generation.
Probyn, E. C., & O'Dea, J. A.
ARC Discovery Project: 2005-2007
- Parental Participation in Parents & Citizens Committees.
Rawsthorne, M.
Federation of Parents & Citizens Associations of NSW: 2007
- Designing for mobile learning in a technology museum.
Reimann, P., & Dong, A.
ARC Linkage Project: 2006-2008
- Analyzing and supporting cooperation management in online learning communities.
Reimann, P., Kay, J., Yacef-Cullum, K., & Goodyear, P.
ARC Discovery Project: 2005-2007
- On-line processes in second language academic writing.
Stevenson, M.
University of Sydney Research and Development (ECR) Grant: 2007
- Using mobile IT to support sustained student inquiry in learning environments beyond the classroom.
Stewart, K., Reimann, P., Jobson, M., Kay, J., & O'Brien, T.
DEST ASISTM Project: 2007
- Examination of students' thinking and learning through their online interactions.
Sutherland, L.
University of Sydney Research and Development Grant: 2007
- Teaching effective 3D authoring in the middle school years: Multimedia grammatical design and multimedia authoring pedagogy.
Unsworth, L., & Thomas, A.
ARC Linkage Project; Australian Children's Television Foundation: 2008-2011
- Higher education in the 21st century: Access and equity.
Welch, A. R.
Fulbright New Century Scholarship: 2007
- The Chinese knowledge diaspora and the international knowledge network - Australian and Canadian universities compared.
Welch, A. R., & Yang, R.
ARC Discovery Project: 2007-2009
- Constituencies for welfare: Public responses to Australia's new welfare state.
Wilson, S. A., & Meagher, G. A.
ARC Discovery Project: 2007-2008


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Rams left tackle Jake Long was carted off the field early in today's game against the Buccaneers.
Long appeared to hurt his right leg and stayed down for a few minutes, although he was at least able to stand up and get on the cart on his own power.
There is no immediate word on the nature of Long's injury, but the way his knee buckled did not look good.
The 28-year-old Long has been healthy for most of his NFL career and has started all 15 games for the Rams this year.

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Lawyers for a death row inmate who could be the first person executed in Pennsylvania since 1999 asked a federal judge on Wednesday to reopen the case and stop the plans to put him to death in two weeks.
Hubert Lester Michael Jr. pleaded guilty to the July 1993 murder of 16-year-old Trista Elizabeth Eng, after kidnapping her in northern York County, about a halfhour south of Harrisburg.
Michael, 56, has repeatedly changed his mind about pursuing appeals. His lawyers said he suffers from mental health problems that were aggravated by life inside Graterford State Prison, and have gotten better since he was transferred to Greene State Prison.
" It is clear that Mr. Michael's prior waiver was driven by the interaction of his mental health difficulties with the conditions of his confinement," his lawyers wrote. "Now that the conditions that so tortured him have eased, he wants to live and litigate."
They said he feels "profound remorse" for Eng's murder. Messages seeking comment from the defense lawyers, Ronald Travis and Timothy Kane, were not immediately returned Thursday.
State prison officials plan to put him to death by lethal injection on Nov. 8, and this week contacted news organizations with details about the planned execution at Rockview State Prison.
Only three people have been put to death in Pennsylvania over the past 50 years, and all three of them had voluntarily given up on their appeals.
Michael apparently encountered Eng when he showed up at her house, responding to an advertisement selling a chair.
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U.S. corporations holding $1.7 trillion in cash overseas are legally parking much of it in American bank accounts held by their overseas subsidiaries, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The big cash hoards by Apple Inc. , Microsoft , Google Inc. and many other big cap players raises questions surrounding corporate tax reform. At times, rules seem to encourage companies to deploy semantic games, legal gymnastics and corporate financing methods to shield profits from U.S. taxes.
It\'s not clear exactly how much overseas cash is collectively held in the U.S. It\'s a bit easier to track how much total cash is held by foreign units.
As of the quarter ended in September, Apple Inc. held 68% of its $121.3 billion in cash overseas, for example. The computer maker\'s cash holdings will no doubt come into focus when Apple provides its December quarter results after the closing bell. after the closing bell.
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Residents in this region, much like Americans throughout the country, look forward to celebrating the nation's independence every Fourth of July. That's not surprising, as barbecue and fireworks tend to highlight most gatherings that holiday weekend.
That's the backdrop Hays city commissioners have to contend with as they consider whether to ban consumer fireworks this Independence Day. When officials meet Thursday night in a work session, they'll discuss the staff's recommendation to go without sales and use of all consumer fireworks.
The more pressing conditions commissioners will consider, of course, are dry and hot days expected to precede the holiday. The entire western half of the state either is in extreme or exceptional drought conditions -- and the Farmer's Almanac is predicting drier than normal weather in Hays this summer. Not the ideal environment for burning projectiles around town.
"Staff is going to recommend to prohibit the sale and use of fireworks this year, due to the drought conditions still existing and still being in the water watch," Assistant City Manager Paul Briseno said Tuesday.
Allowing safety first to guide what's allowed this year makes sense. It will be unpopular, to be sure, but most level-headed residents will understand.
Staff also wants to prevent a repeat of last year's ban, which wasn't issued until the week before the Fourth. By that point, the familiar tents had been erected and sales were underway. That decision raised the ire of vendors, and made enforcement particularly difficult as fireworks already were in the hands of consumers.
As declaring the ban now should alleviate both of those concerns, we fully support the commissioners doing just that.
While vendors already have purchased their inventory, at least they wouldn't incur the expense of setting up shop and staffing the booths. And their purchases wouldn't go to waste, even if they couldn't find another location to sell them at. If kept dry, the shelf life of fireworks is much longer than a year.
Commissioners also would have the luxury of reversing its decision should a surprising spell of rain suddenly end the long-term drought. Also, this ban would not apply to the carefully monitored and impressive display the Wild West Festival committee already has planned.
We would encourage the commission to declare the ban at its next regular meeting.
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DUBLIN (Reuters) - HMV-owner Hilco bought Ireland's largest film and computer game rental retailer Xtra-Vision on Tuesday, potentially saving close to 1,000 jobs after the firm sought protection from its creditors in April.
Restructuring specialist Hilco, which rescued Britain's most high-profile entertainment retailer HMV earlier this year, said it hoped it would be able to keep Xtra-vision's remaining 132 stores open following negotiations with landlords.
Hilco did not say how much it paid Xtra-Vision's court-appointed receivers Ernst & Young, who closed 20 of the firm's stores last month but found the majority of its outlets to be profitable.
Retailers in Ireland saw costs soar during a property boom that burst spectacularly in 2008, sparking a financial crisis that pushed Ireland into an EU/IMF bailout and left well-known names like Xtra-Vision saddled with high rents and collapsed demand.
While Ireland has avoided returning to recession like much of the euro zone, its mild economic growth is driven by exports, with consumer spending likely to contract again this year and unemployment still among the highest in Europe at 13.7 percent.
Hilco, which will also re-open four of HMV's 16 Irish stores which closed their doors in January, appointed Gerry Butler, a former executive of British DVD and game rental chain Blockbuster, as chief executive of the new business.
Hilco has been involved in many high-profile UK retail restructurings, including at Habitat, Woolworths and Borders. Last year it was also brought in to clear stock and close stores at Clinton Cards and JJB Sports.
"Xtra-vision is a very strong brand in the Irish market and we are happy to add it to our fast-growing entertainment division. It is a good fit alongside HMV which we now operate in the UK, Ireland and Canada," Hilco CEO Paul McGowan said in a statement.
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He admits that the lack of Red Sox names in George Mitchell's report has been eating at him since it was released approximately two months ago.
I don't think they would want to be hollering too loud at Andy up in Fenway. They had plenty of players doing this stuff, too. It's just that those players weren't mentioned in the Mitchell Report. That's my biggest problem with the Mitchell Report.Say what? His biggest issue with the Report isn't the high number of Yankees that are alleged to have taken steroids and PEDs, but that there weren't enough Boston players named. ... Obsessed much?
Andy Pettitte arrived in Tampa and faced the press. He said he was both "desperate" and "stupid", but not a cheater.
Overall, he seems to have received positive marks from the fans and press (though this Newsday columnist wasn't fooled).
Let's remember that Pettitte's candor came only once the evidence against him was out of the bag. It's highly unlikely that he would have volunteered this information absent the Mitchell Report. And we should recall that the last time Pettitte told "the truth" about his illegal drug use -- only two months ago -- he "forgot" to mention his 2004 use of HGH. Pettitte admitted that he wasn't telling the truth when he made his December comments, though he certainly let his teammates and fans think he was being honest and upright.
Asked about Roger Cemens's claim that he "misremembered" their conversations, Pettitte said:
I testified under oath. Roger said what he had to say. ... I don't take it as a personal attack. Roger is a grown man and he feels he is doing the right thing.


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The e-collar weighs in at about .24 pounds (3.86 oz.), while the controller comes in at .21 pounds (3.4 oz.), easily supporting dogs 5 pounds and up. A convenient lanyard is included with the kit so the controller can hang around your neck for easy reach. A belt/purse clip with quick release can also be used depending on your preference. Featuring up to a 1/2 a mile range, the ET-300TS-L also provides many other technological features that include COS (control of stimulation) technology, which is a very clean, fully adjustable (0-100 range) electronic stimulation that prevents the kind of head jerking brought on by other electronic collars. There are two methods of training: Continuous correction, Momentary correction, and both Continuous and Momentary correction. When the black "S" button is pressed on the controller, a continuous or momentary pulsating streaming of electronic shock is delivered. When the red "S" button is pressed, a boosted (+20 is automatically boosted from the current setting), momentary, or continuous electronic correction is delivered. Electronic correction stimulation will vary depending on selected training modes. Settings can be locked into place by pushing down the stimulation adjustment knob. Pressing or holding down the black "T" button will send a single or continuous vibrating/tapping sensation to the e-collar, rather than electronic correction.
The e-collar unit also provides an onboard LED status light which also acts as nightlight with options to pulse or remain continuous and an audible warning tone for when electronic correction is not required. In addition, the ET-300TS-L is waterproof up to 500 feet, shock resistant to 5000Gs, and is rechargeable requiring no changing of batteries. Electronic correction as well as the audible tone and nightlight can all be activated wirelessly from up to 1/2 of a mile, making it ideal for large properties and broad rural areas. The ET-300TS-L is a complete kit and features accessories such as interchangeable contact points (5/8 inch and 3/4 inch lengths), an LED test light for contact point testing, a contact point removal tool, and a lanyard. The remote has also has a unique built-in six hour timer that can be set in case the current training session may result in a lost controller. The collar itself is made of Biothane and can be easily trimmed with scissors to custom fit your dog.
Einstein encourages that high levels of stimulation only be used as a last resort and in life-threatening situations. The ET-300TS-L E-collar should not be worn for more than 12 hours per day due to skin irritation. It is recommended to recharge the ET-300TS-L every six months when not in use. On average, most dogs first react to stimulation between levels 15 and 40. Though the range of the ET-300TS-L is up to 1/2 of a mile, it can vary depending on interferences between the controller and the receiver.
Specifications Manufacturer Einstein Manufacturer Product No. ET-300TS-L UPC 855092003251 Dog Size 5 lbs. and Larger Range 1/2 a Mile Waterproof Yes, up to 500 Feet Shock Resistant Yes, up to 5000Gs Number of Adjustable Levels 100 Onboard Nightlight Yes Warning Tone No Vibration Yes Training Modes Continuous/Momentary/Tapping Sensation Dimensions and Weight Collar Receiver 2.0" x 1.5" x 1.1" - 2.4 oz. Biothane Collar Strap 3/4" x 30" - 1.46 oz. (Can be cut to size) Floating Remote 2.64" x 1.29" - 3.4 oz.
- 1x - Waterproof Collar Receiver
- 1x - Waterproof/Floating Remote
- 1x - 3/4 Inch x 30 Inch Biothane Collar (Can be cut to size)
- 1x - Set of Interchangeable Remote Control Skins (Pink or Leopard Skin)
- 2x - Contact Points (5/8 inch and 3/4 inch)
- 1x - Contact Point Removal Tool
- 1x - Remote Control Skin Removal Tool
- 1x - Purse/Belt Clip with Quick-Release Transmitter Holder
- 1x - Battery Charger (120V/220V)
- 1x - Dual Battery Charger Adapter
- 1x - Lanyard for the Remote
- 1x - Contact Point Test LED
- 1x - Owner's Manual with Training Tips
- 1x - Waterproof Collar Receiver


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But two-night raiding may be building a steamhead as the playerbase matures along with the game. "A couple years ago, you did a feature on a two-night guild when they killed heroic Lich King," wrote reader Oatz of Full Spectrum on Alleria (US). "Well, when Cataclysm started, that inspired me to create my own two-night guild (seven hours per week). I am now proud to say that our two-night guild has just killed heroic Madness, making us not just the #1 two-night guild but also #24 on 10-man and #62 overall in the United States."
Impressive, yes -- but what caught my eye about this email was Oatz's almost off-handed conclusion about the stability of his guild's roster. "It's interesting how raid groups are evolving over the years as the playerbase gets older," he mused. "Our guild is full of professionals in their 20s and 30s, many with spouses and kids, and none of us can raid more than two nights. I'm a practicing lawyer myself, but I started WoW back when I was a lowly college student."
"I remember back in vanilla, even, when there were no server transfers," he continued. "Raiding guilds were always competing for recruits based on progression. It seems now that as the raider playerbase has increased and gotten older, for the majority, it's more based on schedules and other niches."
WoW on demand vs. WoW as a time-gobbling behemoth -- is this where the serious WoW hobbyist stands in 2012?


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We all like to think we've got the world's strongest vagina, but only one woman can say it and actually mean it: Tatiata Kozhevnikova from Russia.
She recently broke the world record by lifting 14 kilograms (31+ lbs) of weights with her vagina. Kozhevnikova does this by (ironically) a set of balls. One is inserted into her vagina with a string hanging out and then she can hook another ball onto the end of it.
Also, not quite sure if that's her in the picture on the link or what, but it's a little random.
Either way, congrats Tatiata!
via Jezebel.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tatiata Kozhevnikova - World's Strongest Vagina
3 comments:
- Amelia said...
When I first read the title of this post, I had no idea what it was going to be about.
Wow. So many things that women can do! haha.
- July 8, 2009 at 6:32 PM
The picture is the woman from the feminist torture porn flick Teeth.
- July 8, 2009 at 11:28 PM
- lindsay said...
Ah, yes, it is from Teeth. Thank you.
I disagree with calling it torture porn, but you can read my review of the movie here: http://impersonated.blogspot.com/2008/07/feminists-have-teeth-movie.html
- July 9, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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Because he'd been there too, Yair Bar-On, the CEO of the new iPhone and iPad app GroupShot, figured how to get flawless group portraits from a collection of shots. Since launching the company Macadamia Apps from Israel earlier this year, Bar-On tells ISRAEL21c, he's gotten phenomenal interest from the Japanese market for the application, now being developed for Android as well.
He and Macadamia Apps chief technology officer Gil Megidish have impressive backgrounds in high-tech. Bar-On was a consultant and Megidish developed Dumpr, a photo-sharing site with about half a million monthly unique visitors. They met many years ago when working together at the Netanya-based IT company VocalTec, the pioneer of VoIP --the technology behind Internet phone calls like Skype.
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GroupShot is a small program you can download to a handheld Apple device for 99 cents, plus a dose of personal passion for photography.
"I am a father myself and I take a lot of photos, many of them with my iPhone, and it's challenging with the kids, to get them all smiling at the same time, especially when they realize you might be annoyed with them after the first few pictures," says Bar-On. He determined to find a way to take the best aspects of three or four photos and amalgamate them into a really good image.
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Available in English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German and Portuguese, GroupShot was created keeping in mind the way people use the iPhone. Big fingers and a small screen make it particularly hard to manipulate photos, but a powerful set of algorithms makes it possible to delete a photo detail and replace it with a better image from another photo in a simple and intuitive way. You don't have to stumble over screen options on the iPhone alphabet keyboard.
The magic of algorithms -- sophisticated mathematical programming -- even enables users to line up and edit photos taken from different angles or positions. That's important for amateur and professional photographers who want the freedom to pick up and shoot without a tripod.
"We understand the user intentions ... the copying of the content even if the user has marked up only the face. Sometimes we will process the whole body, the hand or the shirt, to make the result look more reliable," Bar-On explains.
A promotional video explains how to choose the set of pictures you want to edit, with the main final one on the larger part of the screen. Swipe the face you want to replace and touch the face on the photo on the right screen. The new face is automatically replaced, without having to use a heavy set of programs like Photoshop. The creators promise there will be no bad chop-shop jobs, for instance where the face meets the neck.
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A reviewer from the high-tech tastemaker e-zine TechCrunch says GroupShot results in a perfect photo "where everyone is smiling, facing the camera, and looking their best. It's magic!"
Joining the Wild West of iPhone app developers hoping to make a big buyout or licensing deal with major firms (Nikon? Sony?), Macadamia Apps plans to create a host of visual effects and image-processing apps. With more people than ever taking high-quality photos on the fly with their handheld devices, intuitive, easy-to-use apps are much needed.
Bar-On says that by June they should have the Android version ready for people who don't have iPhones.
The company has obtained a small seed fund of $100,000 but does not want to disclose other investments in the works. Suffice it to say that the Gilad Shmuel-based company is in hiring mode, says Bar-On.


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Revision of WoW-Pro Leveling Addon from Sat, 2016-12-24 16:57
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Basic Guide Window
Minimalist View
Dropdown Menu
Guide List
How To Install:
- Download the addon using the big shiny button.
- Download TomTom from WoW Interface or Curse. TomTom is important! Without it, you won't see the arrow telling you where to go! Get version v70000-1.0.0 or later.
- Unzip the downloaded files into your addons directory. (How do I unzip the file?)
Windows 7/8 location:
C:\Users\Public\Games\World of Warcraft\Interface\Addons
Mac location:
Macintosh Main HD/Applications/World of Warcraft/Interface/Addons
- Log into the game. In the lower left-hand corner of your character select screen, you should see an "Addons" button. Click it. The WoW-Pro addon and TomTom should both be listed. Make sure they are checked, and you're ready to go!
- If you have any trouble installing the guide, stop by our Addon Help Chat Room to get help!
You can also visit the WoW-Pro Leveling Addon Troubleshooting Guide, where you'll find a fix for most common issues.
- Will cover EVERY zone, not just the "best" ones
- Automatically checks off steps as you progress through the guide
- Completely customizable view
- Arrow and map points show you exactly where to go
- Adjustable XP settings work with...
- Heirlooms
- Recruit-A-Friend
- Dungeons
- PvP
- Works great with partially leveled characters
- Integrated quest tracker (can be disabled if desired)
- Integrated quest item buttons
- Supports step skipping (the guide knows the difference between a skipped step and a completed step)
- Innovative "sticky steps" help you manage quests you need to complete as you go!
The Addon Dev Team
Lead Developers:
- Core Addon: Jiyambi/Silvann/Ludovicus
- Leveling Module: Jiyambi/Ludovicus
- Dailies Module: Jiyambi/Twists/Ludovicus
- Professions Module: Ludovicus
Development Team:
- Dunevon
- Gameldar
- Gylin
- Jiyambi
- Ludovicus
- Shakazahn
- Silvann
- Twists
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Submitted by Lotheadric on Tue, 2010-08-03 18:07.
Hey guys, thanks so much for the new addon! I love the cleaner look.
One issue I'm having is that I am not getting waypoints with the guide for Icecrown. I don't know if it is an issue with the guide or if there is something stupid that I am doing to mess it up
I have tried both Carbonite and TomTom, (yes, the setting to emulate TomTom is checked in Carbonite).
Just wanted to see if anyone else was having this problem, and if so, how it was fixed.
Thanks again for the awesome guides!
Horde or Alliance? Let me
Submitted by Jiyambi on Wed, 2010-08-04 07:12.
Horde or Alliance? Let me know and I'll check out the guide file and see what I can find.
Alliance. And after some
Submitted by Lotheadric on Wed, 2010-08-04 17:30.
And after some more playing, I've noticed that I get a few arrows, mostly on active steps (go kill this, click this...).
Where I am really missing the arrows is when I am told to pick up a new quest, but there is no tooltip saying who to go to, and no arrow to point which camp the giver is in.
Thanks again.
Ah, this is probably a
Submitted by Jiyambi on Thu, 2010-08-05 01:26.
Ah, this is probably a holdover from when we were using Lightheaded for these things. It's probably a guide file issue then and not a mistake within the addon's code.
Since IC won't be getting destroyed in Cata, hopefully we can get someone to correct those steps soon
I have the same issue, for
Submitted by styxke on Wed, 2010-08-04 16:01.
I have the same issue, for me it's alliance.
Will try other zones later.
Zone names on non EN clients
Submitted by Gzou on Tue, 2010-08-03 14:22.
I am currently testing it on a French client. It works wonder so far, safe for the "Zone not found. Using current zone" message that appears after each completed step (commenting the line #30 in the WoWPro_Mapping.lua file works fine to prevent it from being printed).
I was wondering if something could be done to localize the names of the zones without rewritting all guides for a specific language? Otherwise, could an option be added to hide this error message?
Thanks for all your work, your guidesof this site were already incredibly helpful, but this little addon is utterly full of win.
Thanks Gzou! Another user
Submitted by Jiyambi on Wed, 2010-08-04 07:09.
Thanks Gzou!
Another user from WoWInterface has already got me started on making a localization file for this. I'll also add the option to turn off that error message, or perhaps automatically turn it off if the translation is not available with a warning on start up that the coordinates may not be correct.
Submitted by Kenley on Tue, 2010-08-03 10:34.
Since you now are hosting the addon on wowinterface and curse, is it possible to get the addon contributors beta keys?
We are signed up for a key
Submitted by Jiyambi on Tue, 2010-08-03 11:22.
We are signed up for a key from both Curse and WoW Interface. At the moment, the key font has run dry - Blizzard hasn't awarded any addon-related keys since July 22nd. We can only hope they award more soon.
Not that addons can be used
Submitted by Gylin on Tue, 2010-08-03 13:11.
Not that addons can be used in the beta yet anyway.....one of the 1st things I'm going to try and find out off a GM, who wants to bet againist the answer being "soon"
Addon - v1.0.0 - Release
Submitted by Jiyambi on Tue, 2010-08-03 08:44.
New version of the addon is available for download here, on github, WoW Interface, and Curse! Download links in the above article.
Current Version: 1.0.0 - Release
Bug Fixes:
- Core addon and module are now independent
- Core addon libraries now load correctly (can be loaded without errors if no TomTom)
- Quest tracking text will no longer sometimes remain after the guide has moved on from that quest
- Quest tracking objectives will now update while in combat. However the main guide will wait until after combat to update.
- The LUA error caused on start up with some guide files should no longer occur - this had to do with a error in the optional quest code.
- The Profiles option pane will no longer conflict with other addons - it has been renamed "WoW-Pro Profiles"
- Guide now checks your zone on load, as well as when entering a new zone
- Steps should no longer get "stuck" - this was due to an error in the loop skipping optional and hidden unsticky steps.
- Waypoints will now correctly reset when steps are completed while in combat.
- Getting a flight point will no longer cause a LUA error.
Thanks Ralpb! You inspired
Submitted by Jiyambi on Wed, 2010-08-04 07:05.
Thanks Ralpb! You inspired us to get started on it, so I'm glad you are pleased with the final (ish) product
We are still going to add a lot to it, but I think the next thing I will work on is a guide recorder/editor.
What should I use?
Submitted by savajerome on Wed, 2010-08-04 23:43.
I've been using the [im assuming] outdated? wow-pro leveling addon..
Is this release a replacement?
If so, will it be able to catch up with where I am on the old addon?
And, is it worth it? Or should I stick with the old one?
Yes, the old one is
Submitted by Jiyambi on Thu, 2010-08-05 01:28.
Yes, the old one is outdated.
This is a replacement.
It will catch up *roughly* to where you are, though you'll need to select the guide that you are currently on. Basically the addon checks what quests you have completed and checks all of those off, but a couple of steps might not automatically complete.
Is it worth it? Definitely. There are a TON of new features and you'll need to switch over for the Cataclysm guides eventually anyway since we're not going to be writing them for the old addon anymore.
Recruit a Friend System (RaF)
Submitted by jakomako on Sun, 2012-07-15 02:00.
In the listed features I see that it says the program works with xp adjustments such as, RaF and Heirlooms. However I cannot seem to find a configuration in the pogram for these features. Please Help.
Thanks In advanced.
I think what that is
Submitted by Emmaleah on Thu, 2012-07-19 09:04.
I think what that is referring to is setting your Rank setting to Rank 2 or maybe even 3. This allows you to auto skip some of the quests, and focus on the main quest line of the zone. Since you are getting extra xp from the heirlooms / RAF you will be outleveling each zone if you do every quest, which is what Rank 1 setting does.
Emmaleah == bravely leading the way since ... um a long time ago...
thanks :D
Submitted by savajerome on Thu, 2010-08-05 01:44.
Ok thanks Jiyambi :]
I was nervous about which I should use..so thanks for clearing that up!
I'll start using it immediately, lol.
Some guides disapeared...Maybe
Submitted by RamoroK on Thu, 2010-11-25 07:37.
Ok, when i go in the Addon, i don't see anymore guides between lvl 20 or so till lvl 60 around.
Well, i have 4 lvl 30 character that can go to STV, eastern side and do the old quest at the 1st camp, in the north (not in Booty Bay ... don't remember right now the camp name...). The shimering is dead now (that was the lvl 30+ place to lvl up, Western continent).*IT IS BETTER TO BE LVL 25 AROUND TO DO QUEST THERE, lvl 30 = grey and green colored quest.
lvl 34-35: wpl, Andorhal
Just want to give this info cause i was stuck till i found myself what to do...
***RamoroK***, just for u all XD
Submitted by lelos on Thu, 2010-12-02 02:19.
wonder what to set in difficulty/completeness for lvl 80-85 if someone want to rush to 85 fast 1 2 or 3?
Submitted by nialoa on Sat, 2012-10-06 20:31.
Sorry to take ur post but onyl way i can commit i cant get this add on to work when i downloaded it it said i need to get tomtom i did that and now i cant seem to get teh questin guides up for some reason can some oen help me


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MOUNT SOPHOMORE FOURTH AT STATES – Mount St. Joseph Academy sophomore Isabella DiLisio, the PIAA District 1 Class AAA champion, finished fourth at the 2012 state championships, held last Monday and Tuesday in York, Pa.
DiLisio, who came in third at the tourney last year, complied a two-day total score of 149. With a score of 140 at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort, Council Rock North High School junior Erica Herr repeated as state champion, and once again the runner-up, with a score of 147, was Pennsbury High's Jackie Rogowicz, now a sophomore. In between Rogowicz and DiLisio this year was Lauren Waller (148) of Canon McMillan High School, outside of Pittsburgh.
In the state team championships on Wednesday, Radnor High School once again proved that the hardest task all season for a District 1 team is winning the District championship, while the Mounties sat home gnashing their teeth in frustration.
Radnor's Red Raiders edged past Mount St. Joe by just four strokes at the district tournament, and last week they wound up winning the state crown by 16 strokes (325-341) over District 7 titlist Penn Trafford. In 2011, Radnor beat the Magic by two strokes at Districts, then won the state crown by 55.
SCH HOSTS LEAGUE TOURNEY – While the PIAA teams were competing in York last Wednesday, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy was hosting the individual boys championships for the Inter-Ac League at par-72 Sunnybrook Golf Club.
There were top-10 finishes for both Germantown Academy sophomore Jake Neidosik, who was part of a three-way tie for fourth place with a round of 78, and for SCH eighth-grader Chris Dalglish, who carded an 80 to join a four-way tie for eighth place.
Haverford School won all six "regular season" team tournaments this fall, so it wasn't surprising that the Fords qualified the most players for the individual tourney and produced the best results. Junior Cole Berman repeated as Inter-Ac champion, coming in on-par with a 72, and Haverford had senior Scott Jaster finish as runner-up with a 76, and sophomore Jay Losty in third with a 77.
Losty's name may be familiar to LOCAL readers because his sister, Margaux, is a junior on the Penn Charter tennis and squash teams. In the golf tourney last week, PC senior Erin Lo competed with the boys and acquitted herself well, as her score of 83 tied her for 12th place with SCH junior Jack Grasso.
Five of the Girls Inter-Ac League schools field their own golf teams, which play in the spring season. PC and GA do not have girls teams, but do have nominally "coed" golf teams in the fall. Lo was the only girl at either school to take advantage of the opportunity this fall.
Two more seniors for the Quakers, Luke Angelakis and Andrew Glatz, tied for 15th place at Sunnybrook, with scores of 85. The fourth PC player at the event, sophomore J.B. Bradbeer, shot an 86 to end up in a three way tie for 17th with Alex Dupre of Episcopal and Max
Siegfried of Haverford. GA seniors Lane Udis (87) and Robert Greenawalt (92), placed 20th and 24th, respectively.
The top-10 finishers not already mentioned were Haverford senior Timmy Brooks and Malvern sophomore Michael Lamond, who tied for fourth place with GA's Neidosik, Episcopal sophomore Joe Chambers (alone in seventh with a 79), and the three golfers who shared eighth place with Dalglish of SCH; Episcopal's Sean Fahey and Malvern's Brendan Papariello (both seniors), and Haverford junior Ryan Tetrault.


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This is the first time I have posted on here in a long time. My name is Kaycee, I am 33 and I was diagnosed with Syringomyelia and Arnold Chiari 1 Malformation in November of 2001 and have a craniotomy for trapped fourth ventricle and syrinx in January 2002. I have had it since birth, but only found out about the condition after a CT scan for my severe headaches showed an old bruise at the base of the skull and the doctor ordered MRIs to check further down. I had a CPAP machine in high school, but it seemed to keep me up more than helping me sleep, so I stopped using it. Over the past couple of years I had another sleep study done and got a new machine. I was really hoping it would help this time with my fatigue throughout the day because I was trying to go to college for graphic design, but if it was a lecture class I would usually end up falling asleep without any warning, which usually ended with the professor pointing out that I was asleep in front of the whole class which made me very embarrassed and worried about it happening again.
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After living in California for the past five years I have become a little spoiled with Mexican food…good Mexican food that is. None of this taco bell junk. Now living in Rhode Island I am beyond limited for gluten-free options not just in grocery stores but also in restaurants! Granted this is because we don't live in Providence but still it can be frustrating some days, but a blessing because it makes me cook and bake at home more. Every once in a while I just don't want to cook or bake I want to just go out and grab something (I would LOVE some Chinese food!!).
We found a "Mexican" place not far from us so we decided to try some tacos…how bad can tacos be, seriously?? The place is called Tito's Cantina Mexican Grill, and this is what their website says "In the summer of 1989, Two Amigos with big dreams put their sombreros together to bring you the authentic taste of Old Mexico. From that, Tito's was born!" Okay I know I'm not from Mexico and I'm not Mexican…not even a drop but these were the worst tasting tacos ever. The taco bell (Yes I know I just called it junk earlier) would have been better than these. I opted for the shredded beef tacos instead of the ground beef…I was trying to go for that "authentic Mexican" they were talking about. I'm surprised I got them down…even Bryan agreed with me, these tasted like beef stew. I am not joking, it was seriously like eating beef stew in a taco shell, ummm grossness in my mouth. Bryan's ground beef tacos were out of this world compared to my shredded beef. I don't think we'll be back there. So to make up for that horrible mess of a lunch I decided that ground beef tacos at home are way better 🙂
The other day I spent about ten or fifteen minutes reading labels in the grocery store. Labels on vanilla extract, hot dogs and taco seasonings. I know I could make my own but that would require me to buy several different seasonings instead of just a small packet. After being a little frustrated both Bryan and I took out our phones and started searching that way we found out that McCormick's had both gluten-free seasoning and vanilla extract. Actually this is what it says on their website
Do your products contain gluten?
None of our single ingredient spices and herbs contain gluten. In addition, all of our extracts, including Pure Vanilla, are gluten-free. Some of our products do contain gluten. When WHEAT is the source, it will always be called out within the ingredient statement, and listed in bold.
We do not maintain a list of gluten-free products, as our formulas change from time to time
After finding this information we re-read the back of the package and sure enough it was gluten-free! We also found some great crunch corn taco shells by Ortega that say gluten-free right on the front of the box! Sadly we couldn't tell in the store or even now if their seasoning mix was gluten-free or not, so we decided to go with what we knew was safe to consume. We tried the Spicy Taco seasoning and loved it…jut the right amount of spice! The taco shells were awesome, they actually had some great flavor to them and held up well to the stuffed tacos!


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Eight-core processors are "dumb," as the consumer wants an experience that comes from more than just throwing cores together, a Qualcomm executive said, referring to new eight-core chips announced recently.
"You can't take eight lawnmower engines, put them together and now claim you have an eight-cylinder Ferrari. It just doesn't make sense," the company's senior vice president Anand Chandrasekher said, according to a transcript of his comments to Taiwan media provided on Friday.
Qualcomm focuses on giving consumers a good experience, which requires first good modems, next long battery life, and then an affordable price point, he added. Simply throwing cores together is the equivalent of throwing spaghetti against the wall, and seeing what sticks, he added.
The comments follow a launch by rival MediaTek of its new octa-core chip that it claims will offer better performance over competing processors.
Asked whether Qualcomm would one day launch its own octa-core processor, Chandrasekher said, "We don't do dumb things."
"When you can't engineer a product that meets the consumers' expectations, maybe that's when you resort to simply throwing cores together," he said, adding "That's a dumb way to do it, and I think our engineers aren't dumb."
In response, MediaTek said its eight-core processor was just one of the company's latest breakthroughs in technology and innovation. Compared with its competitors, MediaTek claimed it had closer ties with the market, and as a result will release processors that meet customer needs.
"[The chip] has enhanced multi-tasking capabilities, and at the same time will also greatly improve the experience of your applications," MediaTek said in an email.
The company's octa-core processor will arrive in this year's fourth quarter. It differs from other octa-core processors in that it can use all eight cores simultaneously, according to MediaTek. The company claims this will help reduce the chip's power consumption, while improving its stability in processing applications.
In the past, Qualcomm has been vocal in defending its products from rival chips boasting more cores.
Both MediaTek and Qualcomm are competing to grab a bigger share of the chip market for smartphones and tablets by releasing new chips for both high and lower-end devices. Qualcomm has been riding on the success of its Snapdragon chips, which can be found in the HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, and the new Nexus 7 tablet from Google and Asus.
MediaTek chips are being used by vendors including Acer, Lenovo, and local Chinese smartphone vendor Xiaomi.
Samsung has also come out with an octa-core processor. Last month, it unveiled an updated eight-core chip with a higher clock speed and better GPU.


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The Argument from Divine Hiddenness
Why It's a Knock Down Argument Against the Existence of a Theistic God
As the Christian theologian Luigi Giussani so eloquently stated, "A human being faces reality using reason. Reason is what makes us human. Therefore, we must have a passion for reasonableness." (Religious Sense, 1922) I couldn't have put it better myself.
One of the things which theologians as well as nonbelievers agree on is that if God existed in reality, then it is by our capacity to reason by which we would be capable of detecting him, or it. Although there have been hundreds of arguments for the existence of God, some of the most familiar being the ontological argument, the cosmological argument, the teleological argument, and so on and so forth, it seems that the atheistic arguments against the existence of God are rarely ever given a fair shake. This is why I like the Problem of Divine Hiddenness, or the Argument from Non-Belief as it is also known. It's a strong argument against the existence of a theistic God, and one which I think most believers ought to contend with if they truly want their beliefs to hold any meaning.
Anslem of Canturbury was one of the first theologians to grapple seriously with the Problem of Divine Hiddenness (PODH for short). As Anslem observed, we have never seen the physical presence of God. And if seeing is believing, then wouldn't be nice if our doubts could be put to rest if only he made a simple appearance? After all, Jehovah did it for Moses, why not do it again for us?
In this essay, I will examine why I believe the Problem of Divine Hiddenness is a sturdy argument against the commonly held belief in the existence of the Christian God, why it complicates the general belief in a theistic God, and why it is a strong argument for atheists since it validates non-belief in most theistic God concepts.[1]
The Premise of the Problem from Divine Hiddennness
The idea behind the argument is this, if God would put our doubts to rest then there simply would never be any doubting Thomases, nonbelievers, or different religious faiths. All belief in God, including religious belief, would be universally the same since they would all be able to (independently) study the same God instead of different interpretations of various, often times diametrically opposed, God-concepts.
In his article on the Problem of Divine Hiddenness, Cristofer Nobel Urlaub offers the PODH in the form of a syllogism. This is a good way of framing it, so it's worth repeating here.
1. If there is a God, he is perfectly loving.
2. If a perfectly loving God exists, reasonable non-belief does not occur.
3. Reasonable non-belief occurs.
4. No perfectly loving God exists (from 2 and 3).
5. Hence, there is no God (from 1 and 4).
He goes on to add:
"Not many theists would argue against the first premise. Many theists describe the God of the Bible as a personal God of unconditional love. In addition, no objective person would deny the existence of reasonable non-belief. Theists may not agree with atheists, but one must admit that some of their arguments are, at least, well thought out."
I have to give Cristofer some much deserved credit, for he isn't just beating around the bush, but he's giving some serious thought to the issue. I hope to compel him to think perhaps a little more upon the subject before simply coming to any set conclusion.
The very existence of non-belief, and I would add contrary beliefs as well, all contradict the hypothesis that God is all-loving. Why? Because as Cristofer points out, "a perfectly loving God would want everyone to know he exists, in order to be saved, and would also have the power to bring about a situation in which everyone knew he existed."
The question which arises is this: if there is a loving God, then why are there non-believers?
Not only atheists, mind you, but those who believe in different gods, goddesses, spirits, and supreme beings, or even new age magic? Why are there polytheists and pantheists for that matter? Why are their wiccans and Scinetologists? All forms of divergent-belief, or non-belief, in God signify that God has, in most cases, not made himself known to the majority of the human race.
It was Friedrich Nietzsche who once observed that "a god who is all-knowing and all-powerful and who does not even make sure his creatures understand his intentions—could that be a god of goodness?"
Indeed, this seems to be a direct consequence of PODH. God, if he exists, in all probability isn't a loving being. Like Nietzsche pointed out, if God was indeed all-loving, then he must, by his very nature, be compelled not to sow confusion and doubt in the minds of others. Was it not St. Paul himself, who in the presence of the Spirit, proclaimed "God is not the author of confusion" (1 Corinthians 14:33)? Allowing for atheists is one form of confusion.
Allowing for those who profess belief in a DIFFERENT god is a type of confusion. It's not only a confusion, but also it follows that variant belief systems create doubt as you have to ask which, if any, is the correct belief? Soon you have believers doubting themselves. Maybe I'm wrong? Maybe that guy over there is right? Or maybe that guy? Multiply this confusion by the number of different god beliefs there are, have been, or ever will be along with the number of non-believers which exist, and this creates one undeniably massive amount of confusion.
God, by his loving nature, however, would not want his creatures to be so confused that they stopped believing and worshipping him. Certainly not the Christian God, who invented Hell especially for those so confused, which, when you think about it, denotes an underlying malevolence (but I digress). Through love, God would be compelled to reveal himself to us in a way which would diminish all doubt. I am the ONE true God—and I love you—so I shall prove it! Tah-Dah! But, no. God does not make himself known to us in a way whereby we might share a universal experience of him. And this is a huge problem for theists.
If we could all see the elephant in the room there wouldn't be different forms of God-belief. All peoples, all religions, would unanimously agree on the same God as we would have a common denominator of experience to relate back to, and therefore belief in God would be universal and the same. There wouldn't be many variant, dissimilar, or divergent religions, no, there'd be just the one! If God were real, there'd be the ONE religion based on the ONE true God. Furthermore, there wouldn't be non-believers, since, knowing the existence of God would be like knowing the existence of apples. We'd just accept it as something which existed beyond a reason of a doubt and move on. But the opposite seems to be the case. Non-believers exist, variances in God belief are so superfluous as to be ridiculous, and the only thing which is certain is nobody can be certain about anything when it comes to the existence of God. There is confusion. And this denotes a less than loving God or no God at all.
This is the crux of the Problem of Divine Hiddenness.
Related Considerations: God's Properties Obscured
Now there are several considerations we could assume in light of the above realization that there does, apparently, seem to be confusion as to the existence of God and there does seem to be a rather problematic implication that God may not be all-loving.
These additional considerations are:
1) Either God is not all-loving because he authors confusion by not making himself known.
2) Or God is not all powerful as he continually fails to reveal himself to us.
3) Or God may be indifferent and indistinguishable from a naturalistic universe with no God.
4) Or finally, God is altogether non-existent.
Let us look at these considerations in more detail, shall we?
1) God is Clearly the Author of Confusion: Therefore Cannot be All-Loving
So why do people believe in different Gods? Why not the same God? Well, it seems it is because they are confused as to the truth of which God is the real God. Holy Wars have been fought over this. People have died! Would a loving God allow such atrocities?
If you believe in an all-loving God, then your answer would have to be: no. So why has God still not revealed himself in a way which would make himself perfectly known to all those who are afflicted with confusion and doubt as to his existence? Wouldn't this resolve all the conflicts and turmoil generated over the question of his existence?
As Cristofer Noble correctly states, "This argument is similar to the problem of evil because it claims the idea of God is inconsistent with what we observe in the world. In fact, since ignorance of God would seem to be a natural evil, many say that the problem of divine hiddenness is an instance of the problem of evil."
But like the Problem of Evil, the consequences are less than desirable for the theist. God is either malevolent, since he allows evil, or indifferent, because he allows evil, or non-existent.
The Philosopher Stephen Law has posited the Evil God Challenge to believers based on this precise revelation. He comes at it strictly from the problem of evil perspective, evil exists, and therefore evil God must be an equally valid assumption as good exists, therefor loving God. I'll let you be the judge of whether his arguments are convincing.
2) God Continually Fails to Reveal Himself to Us Therefore Could Not be All-Powerful
Perhaps God is all-loving, and would like to reveal himself to all, but due to whatever limitation, simply cannot. Maybe God isn't all-powerful.
Suddenly we have to re-evaluate what the theologians have said about the properties attributed to God. If an all-loving and all-powerful God existed, then the answer is yes, he would have the power to bring about a situation where everyone came to know him. It would simply be in his nature to do so, and having the capacity to do so, he would do so.
Not having done so, as is our observation, we have to ask which of the properties might be wrong? We've already considered option A, that God might not be all-loving, so that leaves us with options B and C. B being God might not be all-powerful.
So although God could very well be all-loving, he simply may not, as Cristofer says, "have the power to bring about a situation in which everyone knew he existed."
3) God is Indifferent and thus Indistinguishable from a Naturalistic Universe
Actually, I should point out that most naturalistic arguments against the existence of God can often reduce themselves to the Problem of Evil or, at least, relate back to it. This is because in a naturalistic universe, the random and arbitrary amount of suffering looks indistinguishable from a universe governed by a malevolent and capricious God.
Another way of stating it would be: A universe created and governed by an evil God would contain more or less the exact same amount of suffering and evil as we already see, so whether the universe is created by a God or not, the very indifference of the universe could reflect the precise indifference of God.
This would mean that God is super-hidden, because we would have no way of discerning his acts from the natural world, and if this be the case, theology is a waste of time as nothing could ever be definitively known about God through his actions, or rather lack thereof.
4) God is Nonexistent
This one seems fairly straight forward. If God didn't exist, we would still have all the same amount of confusion regarding him, but this confusion would be predicated on confused terminology, competing God concepts, and the untrustworthiness of human experience and our habitual capacity to continually be mistaken in these experiences. Meanwhile, the universe would behave naturally, and be indifferent in its actions, as it always has.
So the above four considerations all fall out of the Problem of Divine Hiddenness.
Addressing Some Counter Objections to the Problem of Divine Hiddenness
Some, like Alvin Plantinga, have postulated that we may simply not know, or understand, the reason for why God allows confusion, suffering, or evil. In other words, it may be beyond our comprehension.
This line or reasoning, however, pushes God dangerously to the edge of no longer being a Personal being. It is for the theist to tread dangerously close to deism only to salvage the belief in God because, well, the atheistic argument was just too good.
I don't think I really need to attack such a position, because to me it seems to be a defensive one that is admitting that God is not exactly like we have imagined, therefore we throw our hands up in the air and say, oh well, we give up. We couldn't possibly understand, so instead of demanding to *see proof of God, we'll just accept it on faith that he is beyond our comprehension. But if so, how could we ever comprehend enough about God to supply a definition? On faith alone?
I'm sorry, but I find it a weak and defeatist position. So I don't necessarily feel I should devote too much time trying to rebut it.
Another possibility for why God might stay hidden is that his deliberate attempt to demonstrate his own existence would impeach everyone's free will, and if God has designed us with free will, he cannot contradict his own unimpeachable laws.
Actually, I find this rebuttal extremely unsatisfactory. If free will at all existed as theologians describe, then we would still have the free-choice to deny the existence of God in the face of overwhelming evidence.
It would make us willfully ignorant, sure, but this would be the basis of delusion. Once thing I do not think we can say is that all atheists and nonbelievers are delusional. After all, are they not the ones who are demanding to see the evidence? It seems to me, to truly embrace a delusion you would have to believe in something with unwavering conviction despite evidence to the contrary. And if this were true, then there wouldn't be such a thing as a nonbeliever or atheist. So you see, the mere existence of atheists is a thorn in the theologian's back-side!
There is a strange theological consideration dealing with accountability. Cristofer explains in detail:
"If the God of the Bible actually exists, and He made himself absolutely known to the entire world, then the entire world would then be held accountable for that knowledge. The idea that we are only accountable for knowledge we possess is shown in Jesus' saying to the Pharisees, in John 9:41, "... If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth."
"If the Biblical account is true, then the Christian God must be a reality. The infectivity of a personal appearance is then an indication that some people are prepared to accept this reality, and some, for whatever reason, are not. Those who are not able to accept this truth would then be subject to judgments that would not be just, or which could have been avoided if they had been allowed more time to prepare."
Personally, I only see this as sort of a variant on God is not all-loving consideration, again. You see, the idea clearly entails that God would have to willfully dole out unjust deserts (judgments). A loving God could not do this, but a more sinister sort of God would have no such qualms. So I do not think presuming accountability is the reason God remains hidden nor is it adequate enough to resolve the issue, as it can once again point toward a less than loving God, and then we'd be back to one of the initial consequences of PODH.
So it seems we always come down to one of two assumptions. God is either not all-loving, or he doesn't exist. One of the implications of PODH states that if God is not all-loving then he cannot be the God of Christianity. And this is true. But he could be a deistic entity and still exist. All it would mean is theologians are wrong about the nature of God. But still, the less confuddled scenario is that God doesn't exist.
So the question then becomes, which of the two assumptions makes more sense?
Occam's Razor suggests no God at all is the more probable of the two, and I tend to agree. Loving, or not, God concepts usually tend to be highly intricate. Ornate in their limitless possibilities, but very much unnecessary. It's all fanciful imaginative decorations twinkling pretty, and although some people are attracted to such elaborate tinsel and trimmings, I tend to think that the truth, whatever it is, is rather more like the philosopher Wittgenstein proposed, namely that truth, in all its forms, is rather mundane. What could be more mundane than the answer simply being: there is no God?
Some Closing Thoughts
Our observations, based in the natural world, contradict God as he is claimed to exist, and that by far is the greatest indicator that we are dealing with a theoretical concept and not an actual tangible entity. I could be wrong, however, but as an atheist I am still waiting for something compelling, some argument or form of evidence, and so far, I haven't come across anything which could overcome extremely strong objections to God, like verificationism, justification, empiricism, and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness.
In his concluding statement Cristofer's states:
"So to those who wonder why a perfectly loving, personal God does not make Himself known to us, I say that He is, though perhaps not in the way we might expect."
Having re-examined the Problem from Divine Hiddeness a bit more thoroughly, I do not think we can be at all that certain. It's not out of the realm of possibility that God is working in mysterious ways in which his conveyances are subtle, often unnoticed, or not fully understood, but if so, what, I ask you, sort of God is this?
It's certainly not like the God of classic Christian theology. A God which keeps you guessing till the very end has more in common, dare I say, with Eastern religions than Western ones. In which case, I would caution, maybe it is high time theists start looking outside of their local God-concepts, which has for centuries been trapped in the tight confines of their established theology, and perhaps start looking for other signs of God.
Once we have applied reason and scrutiny to other competing God-concepts, let reason discern which God among a pantheon of gods seems most plausible. I for one, think you'd be hard pressed to prove any of them.
Ultimately, if you should, like me, look elsewhere for answers but continue to see the same problem of divine hiddenness, well, maybe then the idea of a non-existent God won't seem so controversial to you. Maybe, just maybe, it will start to make a lot more sense.
--Tristan Vick
[1] I frequently refer to God as a concept. This is because we live in a naturalistic universe which is governed by physical laws. Consequently, if there is no direct (tangible) or indirect (causal) evidence which can be measured and duplicated empirically by an objective third party, allowing God to be demonstrated as real, then in all likelihood we are dealing with a theoretical concept. It is alternatively called the God-hypothesis. In philosophy, anecdotal stories of experience, such as the personal witness of the Holy Spirit, are meaningless when it comes to proving the veracity of a belief proposition. Although I do not doubt the sincerity of most believers that claim they truly believe they have experienced the divine, there is a difference in the methodology of how one goes about formulating a belief and how one goes about demonstrating whether or not the basic assumptions of the belief are true. I am concerned primarily with systems which can demonstrate their claims, because if they cannot, then they are either merely theoretical or else false. As the God concept has not yet been fully demonstrated, we must overcome our religious biases and talk about God as a concept, something theoretically devised, but which may or may not really exist. To do what theists do and talk about God as real, without any rigorous demonstration, is to make a hasty generalization.


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Perfect Match
This story appears in the July 1998 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
Need some good advice? You're not alone. Businesses large and small are turning to consultants for help in strategic planning, technology, personnel management and other specialties. According to Linda Wessels, president of the Association of Professional Consultants Inc. in Costa Mesa, California, hiring a consultant can be a good idea any time you move outside your area of expertise. That might mean bringing in a consultant to draft an employee handbook, design a computer system, or help with public relations or crisis management. If you're planning to go public, a consultant can help strategically position your company. If you're moving into the global market, an international business consultant can help you establish the right contacts.
Just be sure you look before you leap. Focus on choosing the right consultant for what you need done, then clarify your goals and expectations with a carefully prepared contract.
Steven C. Bahls, dean of Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, teaches entrepreneurship law. Freelance writer Jane Easter Bahls specializes in business and legal topics.
Laying The Groundwork
Start by deciding what you need, then look for someone with the expertise to meet those needs. A consultant may have already approached you with a sales pitch. If not, you can ask other business owners for referrals. You might also find names in the Yellow Pages or on the Web--but be sure to ask for a client list and talk to some of the people who've worked with the consultant. Did the consultant deliver according to expectations? A trade association such as the Association of Professional Consultants may be able to help you check people's reputations.
Finding a good match, however, is just the start. "You need to lay out the expectations," says Wessels. One of the best ways to do that is by preparing a contract. To ensure a smooth relationship, both parties should know what they're getting into, what their responsibilities are and how to proceed in case of a disagreement.
The use of contracts for consultants varies widely, Wessels says. Some companies retain consultants without using any sort of contract, while others insist on complex, multipage contracts. Typically, a consultant will provide a proposal stating what he or she will do, how long it will take and how much it will cost. Some companies respond with a letter of engagement that refers to the proposal.
Contract Guidelines
Whether you opt for the simple or the complex, be sure your contract addresses your particular situation. Standard contracts, which the consultant might present, should be used only as a starting point. While the standard contract might cover a wide range of issues, they aren't necessarily the issues you need to address. A standard contract, however, can remind you of points to tackle. Discuss the following issues with the consultant, then draft a contract that includes:
- Description of services. Put in writing the services expected, as agreed upon during your preliminary discussions. Will the consultant's firm do all the work, or will your employees help as needed?
- Compensation. State how much the consultant will be paid for the services listed. If you'll pay an hourly fee rather than a flat rate for a job, ask for monthly billings so you can monitor how much the consultant is costing you. Also, spell out whether or not your company pays expenses and, if so, exactly what kinds of expenses are included.
- Independent contractor status. Make sure the contract states that the consultant is an independent contractor, free to decide when and how the work will be performed. Otherwise, a court might consider the contractor your employee for tax or liability purposes.
- Subcontractors. Address whether the consultant will be allowed to hire others to perform part of the work. You might want to retain the right to approve any subcontractors.
- Ownership of material. Unless it's specified otherwise in the contract, the consultant automatically retains the ownership rights to anything he or she creates for you. (For more information on ownership rights, see "Legal Aid," June.)
- Confidentiality. Include a clause stating that the consultant will not disclose confidential information--so the consultant doesn't sell trade secrets to your competitors.
- Use of your company name. Can the consultant tell others your business is one of his or her clients? Are you willing to have your company's name or logo included in the consultant's promotional materials?
- Insurance. Does the consultant carry business insurance? Make sure he or she is covered, or your company could be liable for any damage the consultant causes.
- Conflicts of interest. One of the advantages of hiring a consultant is getting advice that's not biased. If the consultant recommends a supplier or service provider and receives a commission for doing so, it's not an objective recommendation. Include a clause that states all conflicts of interest must be disclosed in writing.
- Written reports. The consultant's recommendations should be made in writing. If it's a long-term contract with a monthly bill, require a progress report to be submitted with each bill.
- Evaluation meetings. Especially if your consulting arrangement will continue for some time, be sure the contract requires periodic meetings for evaluation and communication.
- Term of contract. If the consultant is to complete a project, include a completion date in the contract, with final payment tied to satisfactory completion. If the consultant is to provide ongoing management advice, state the term of the contract.
- Mediation or arbitration of disputes. If your consulting arrangement turns into a nightmare, how will you resolve the problems? Litigation can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Consider a clause requiring mediation of any disputes, which means finding a neutral third party agreed upon by both parties to help you talk things out. Another option is requiring arbitration, in which a trained arbitrator listens to both sides and issues a decision, either binding or nonbinding, depending on what you've agreed upon in advance. Be aware that binding arbitration cannot be appealed to a higher court.
Read your contract carefully before signing it, and have your lawyer review it (or, better yet, help draft it in the first place). If there are provisions you discussed that don't appear in the contract, get them in writing to prevent trouble later.
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