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Французский язык во Вьетнаме имел официальный статус на протяжении всего периода колониального правления, оставаясь де-факто официальным языком в Южном Вьетнаме вплоть до 1975 года. Французский язык оказал влияние на вьетнамский, обогатив его целым пластом галлицизмов. В 1990-х годах франкофонное сообщество Вьетнама насчитывало 500 тысяч человек (менее 1 % населения страны), причём большинство из них пожилого возраста.

Французский язык появился во Вьетнаме в XVII веке вместе с католическими миссионерами и торговцами. Он вытеснил китайский язык из  после колонизации: первые три года начального обучения проходили на вьетнамском с использованием новоизобретённой латинской письменности, а в последующие годы — на французском, однако надо учитывать, что и образование на французском получало меньшинство. Французский стал языком элиты к концу XIX века. В начале XX века увеличение охвата всеобщего образования вызвало также и увеличение количества владеющих французским языком. При этом многие деятели вьетнамского националистического освободительного движения отказывались использовать «язык колонизаторов». Недолгая оккупация Вьетнама Японией в 1940-х годах сопровождалась приданием вьетнамскому языку статуса официального языка делопроизводства и изъятием такого статуса у французского.

После революции 1945 года новое коммунистическое правительство полностью перевело образование на вьетнамский, оставив французский (и английский) в качестве иностранного языка, а на территории, контролировавшейся Францией, образование оставалось франкоязычным до 1954 года. С 1964 года благодаря обширным контактам с США место французского языка на юге быстро занимает английский, и в 2010-х годах французский оставался на втором месте по популярности. Количество вьетнамцев, обучающихся на французском языке, сократилось до 40 % в 1980-х годах, а в 2008 году французский преподавали как иностранный язык всего 4,5 процентам от всех учащихся в учреждениях начального, среднего и высшего образования. На французском выходит несколько вьетнамских газет, теле- и радиопередач.

Французские заимствования во вьетнамском имеют отношение к еде, одежде и новым технологиям: bơ , vát , ga ; их насчитывается более 1000, почти все они представляют собой существительные. Из-за несоответствия фонетического строя двух языков при заимствовании французские слова претерпевали регулярные преобразования, к примеру, конечнослоговый /ʁ/ либо отбрасывается в конце слова (ga), либо превращается в /k/ (coóc xê от corset).

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Mr. Trump and his team pave a way for American people to start asking the same question again and again. It is the starting point of bringing manufacturing jobs home. It is the starting point American people should ask yourselves over and over. That is how come the souvenir of freedom goddess is made in China but not the USA, even China doesn't own that kind of freedom. Bring manufacturing jobs home is still in its infancy. If American people want a better living standard, the only way American people should ask yourself is how come all those daily necessities are not mostly made in US. If the question could be resolved, I believe we could see those manufacturing jobs home. Even those jobs are with high tech of automation, American still could control the manufacturing machine to bring out more value.
I hope I would not see bloody arguments between the US congress and Mr. Trump. Those stupid deeds bring me despair. I hope American people should look upon how to bring happiness to every American citizen. I do hope American people could find a way to make a big change in the air of free market mechanism. My dear American friends, it is time to act but not fight each other with no reason anymore.
There is some flaud in the US society as Mr. Rajan mentioned. Mr Rajan is an economist form Chicago Booth who is an Indian. Rajan has discovered that new niche corporates with specific technology have been merged by US big tech coporates before IPO. It means that the market competitiveness is largely reduced in the US tech sector when there are only a few big US tech corporates. That is the reason why we see FANGM still occupy a larger shares of fund in the US tech sector investing. It is not a good idea when we do not see many new emerging small to mid sized US companies to challenge the position of FANGM. It becomes an obstacle to the revolution of US technology. We see lately that the 5G technology in the US moves on so slow behind the world. We see that Americans still could not let AI go into daily life in a cheaper way. AI would not replace human intelligent for a long time in the future. AI is still in its infancy. I don't believe that AI could replace human to think or make serious decisions without lots of data recorded from past human decisions. AI would repeat human's error when AI learns from old data if people want AI to be more human like. American people should have confidence with AI in their daily life as a helper but not a threat. The US needs more small to mid sized tech corporates to help US flourish again.
The professionals on economics, statistics and other social science fields have no big progress for decades in the US already. I do love to see more behavioral science incorporated in the macroeconomic modelling. I do love to see new statistical methodology come out from prestigious US universities. American scholars have complacent life for too long and forget to move on. That is also a big problem for the professional innovation in the US. Everything seems to be so complacent in the US. American scholars forget to move on to the truth of knowledge.
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Q: Can't rotate image in pygame Just getting started in pygame, am trying to do something extremely simple (draw a rotated image).
import pygame
import math
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screen.blit(pygame.transform.rotate(helicopter, math.pi/2), (100,150))
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However this only draws the unrotated version of the image. How do I fix this?

A: the rotate method use degrees (doc):
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To celebrate the new seasonal offering, MadTree is partnering with local not-for-profit, Drake Planetarium & Science Center, to bring a portable planetarium to the taproom launch party. The portable planetarium will take thirty people at a time on a 15-minute journey to space and the moon. A portion of all Luna Lux cans and merchandise sold in the MadTree Taproom on Tuesday, November 28 will be donated to the Drake Planetarium.
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Madeira Update
Last Friday, the Revd Neil Dawson, priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Madeira, wrote with an update on the situation on the island that was devastated by floods a week ago. Fr Neil writes ...
…Though the centre was certainly an awful mess of mud and debris, with assistance of soldiers from the mainland and many volunteers and workers from here, ladies in head scarves and muddy aprons, lines of scouts looking muddy but stoic, with buckets and brushes, most of the mess has been cleared up and the town is getting back to normal. Shops, restaurants and banks are back open - cash machines work! Hopefully schools will open next week. Telephones and power is on in most places. One hears so many stories of sadness and near misses.
There are of course serious pockets of damage especially around the three rivers running down through the city which became such swollen torrents. Some of the roads near them have been badly damaged, a good knowledge of the back allies is useful when getting about. The member of our congregation we couldn't contact is OK.
Work is concentrated in Funchal and Ribiera Brava, a sea side town at the head of a long steep valley which was also badly affected. Apart from the tragic loss of life - it all happened so quickly - the long term problem is going to be rehousing people and replacing jobs and lively hoods. Many people rely on their plots of land on the hill side terracing for vegetables, and I fear many of these will have been washed away. Some of the mountain and coastal villages are in a serious state and were for a time cut off.
Our appeal at the church, which is now our Lent Project, has so far raised on the island, about €600 and more will be collected at the regular concerts, the Saturday Coffee mornings, and at Sunday and week day services. The "Friends of Holy Trinity" have all been informed and we are hoping that there will be collections in many of their churches in England and elsewhere: my old church in Knightsbridge is having a collection on Sunday. And of course there is the generous donation from the Diocese...
...We have already started to distribute aid through "Caritas" who are helping 300 hundred homeless people at the local army base. We have at their request, bought hair brushes, safety pins, vacuum cleaners, deodorants, umbrellas, and basic food, milk, bread etc. We are organizing at the Parish Centre, a collection point to be supervised by two members of the congregation, for any dry goods and tins, clothes.
...The message is to everyone, "don't stop coming," the island needs you and you will receive the usual warm welcome.
We have been invited to come to the Requiem Mass at the Cathedral on Sunday afternoon.
All best wishes (and rainbows) - Neil
Head of German Protestant Church Resigns
Some shockwaves have hit the European ecumenical scene this past week. Members of our diocese in Germany will be particularly aware of this situation, as it has been widely covered in the German media.
Bishop Margot Kässmann resigned her post as the head of the German Protestant Church, the EKD (Evangelische Kirche in Deutchland) on Wednesday 24 February. She was found driving with over 3 times the legal alcohol limit in her blood after she drove through a red light on the previous Saturday. The Council of the EKD laments her decision and felt that the incident in question should not be grounds for resignation, and that as a result the Church has lost a "fascinating religious personality".
German public opinion is divided about her resignation. Some feel that the 51 year old former bishop of Hanover has made the right choice as a moral leader. Others feel that she should be forgiven according to Christian principles.
The EKD is a federation of 22 Lutheran, Reformed and United Protestant Churches, with about 25 million members. The Church of England has an agreement of Eucharistic hospitality with the EKD, through the Meissen Agreement. Bishop Kässmann was the first woman and the youngest person ever to head the EKD, and is regarded as one of the most prominent female Church leaders in the world.
Our diocese participates in the official instrument of the ecumenical relationship between the Church of England and the EKD: the Revd Simon Hobbs, Chaplain of All Saints Cologne and St Boniface Bonn is our Diocese in Europe representative on the Meissen Commission which oversees the relationship.Your prayers are encouraged for our ecumenical partners in the EKD during these upsetting times.
Labels: Ecumenism, EKD, Meissen
Workshop for Readers and Readers in Training in Málaga
10 readers and readers in training from Costa del Sol East and West, Madrid, Lisbon, Monaco. Torrevieja, Aquitaine and Pau gathered at the Casa de Espiritualidad of the Diocese of Málaga from 24 to 26 February for a training course on bereavement and funeral ministry. The keynote speakers were the Revd Peter Moger, the Church of England's national liturgy advisor and the Revd Canon Hugh Broad, the Area Dean of Gibraltar, supported by the Revd Ulla Monberg, the Diocesan Director of Training. The workshop covered many areas related to the pastoral and liturgical ministry around death, including:
• The history of Christian funeral rites, including developments in Anglicanism since the reformation
• The purpose of the funeral liturgy, and who funerals are for
• The grieving process
• The liturgical resources for funerals, authorised and commended for use in the Church of England
• Issues in hymnody and music
• Practical aspects to presiding at funeral services
• The newer provisions for the various moments surrounding death apart from the funeral itself
• Preaching at funerals
• Memorial services and the celebration of All Souls' Tide
Daily morning, evening and night prayer and the eucharist undergirded the life of the workshop.
This is the third such event in the past 2 years. As in earlier workshops the participants expressed how much they value not only the learning, worship and exchange of experiences but the building of a community and network of mutual support for their minsitries. "Meetings like this are so valuable because we realise we are not alone in our ministry", said one reader from Spain.
During a session chaired by the Director of Training, the participants reflected on more general matters concerning reader ministry in the diocese. Topics for future workshops were proposed as well as a residential conference for all readers and readers in training, perhaps in 2011. The possible change in terminology that the Church of England is considering was discussed and received a generally positive response, that the name of this ministry be changed from "reader" to "licensed lay minister".
There are now over 100 licensed readers in the Diocese and about another 35 in training. The Diocese in Europe is grateful for the ministry of her readers, without which, the pastoral ministry in our over 270 congregations would be impossible to sustain.
30th International Old Catholic Congress
The 30th International Old Catholic Congress will be held in Zurich from 9 – 13 August this year. The theme is "You shall go out with joy", taken from Isaiah 55.12. Through this theme, the participants will explore an intriguing question: "How can a zest for life and humour be of potential benefit to our faith, our spirituality and our community?"
It is clear that the congress organisers hope to inspire a joyful vision for the church, to stimulate one's personal spirituality as well the life of church communities. The programme for the 5 days includes lectures, workshops, worship, recreation and excursions. It is geared for laity and clergy, and for all ages. The following main speakers, and the topics they will address are confirmed:
Bishop Dr Dirk Schoon (Netherlands): "The church as a Place of Joy – Yesterday and Today"
Henriette Crüwell (Germany): Does God Have a Sense of Humour?"
Bishop Dr John Okoro (Austria): "How Seriously Should I Take Life?"
The Revd Dr Michael Bangert (Switzerland): "Humour and Humility as the Basis for Christian Spirituality"
Anglicans have been in full communion with the Old Catholic Churches of the Union of Utrecht since 1931, and are warmly invited to attend the Congress. I will be there as a member of our official Anglican-Old Catholic Co-ordinating Council. It would be very good to have a sizable group from our Diocese present so that we could share experiences of our fellowship with the Old Catholics. The Congress language is German, but translation is provided into English, French, Dutch, Polish, Czech and Italian.
There is a website for the Congress with full information here. A registration form can be completed online here.
Floods in Funchal
Messages of support from around the diocese are being received in Madeira, which has been hit by devastating floods and mudslides due to torrential rain last weekend. Many telephone lines are still not operating but I reached Tony Hughes-Lewis, one of the Churchwardens at Holy Trinity, Funchal, this morning for an update.
Tony confirmed that the situation has now been declared a national disaster by Portugal and three days of national mourning have been called for. The military are assisting with the clean-up, rescue and relief efforts. The official death toll is 44 (including one British visitor) but a further 250 persons are missing. There is concern for one member of the congregation who is still missing at time of writing.
Funchal is located geographically in a "bowl" and the water from the mountains literally poured in, and the storm drains simply could not cope. The centre of town is now in parts, "head deep" in mud and boulders. There is widespread fear that when underground car parks are cleared even more bodies will be found. Fr Neil Dawson (left), the Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity, Funchal has been out to view the stricken areas of town which are now "a mess of water, mud, boulders and debris". The populace of Madeira is very closely-knit. It is highly likely that almost everyone in the population of 240,000 will know someone who has been a casualty of this disaster.
Holy Trinity Church and parsonage have escaped damage. Fr Neil presided at the Sunday service as normal, although attendance was down to about 60 from the usual over 150 as people were advised by the authorities not to venture into Funchal unless absolutely necessary. The service began with a minute's silence to remember the victims of the disaster.
There is a note about the floods on the Diocesan website here. Holy Trinity has a page on its website about the disaster. Here is the link.
Please continue to pray for Madeira.
Gracious God, through your Son you have taught us that nothing in life or in death is able to separate us from your love. Look in mercy on all to whom great sorrow and distress has come through the floods in Madeira. Help those who are injured, support any who are dying. Strengthen the members of the emergency services and all who bring relief and comfort. Console and protect those who have lost loved ones. Give your light in darkness to all who are near to despair, and assure them that you hold all souls in life; through Jesus Christ our Risen Lord.
Labels: Gibraltar Archdeaconry, prayer
The Ecumenical Patriarch Expresses Strong Support for Ecumenical Dialogue
This year Eastern and Western Christians celebrate the Lent-Easter cycle on the same dates. The first Sunday in Lent is observed by Orthodox Christians as "the Feast of Orthodoxy". It originally commemorated the end of iconoclasm in the 9th century, but has come to celebrate more generally the maintenance of the true faith.
The Ecumenical Patriarch (photo left), His All Holiness Bartholomew I, has published an encyclical letter on the occasion of the first Sunday of Lent which gives strong support to the ecumenical movement and dialogue. He writes, "It is not possible for the Lord to agonize over the unity of His disciples and for us to remain indifferent about the unity of all Christians". The Patriarch is addressing those, particularly within his own Church, who oppose theological dialogue with other Christians because they feel it is a denial of the truths of the faith. He states in the encyclical, "The truth does not fear dialogue, because truth has never been endangered by dialogue".
Patriarch Bartholomew reminds Christians of our task to influence and transform the world, to provide a witness to the world of the life-giving breath of our faith."Thus, we must first converse as Christians among ourselves in order to resolve our differences, in order that our witness to the outside world may be credible", he states in the encyclical. "Our endeavors for the union of all Christians is the will and command of our Lord, who before His Passion prayed to His Father "that all [namely, His disciples] may be one, so that the world may believe that You sent me." (John 17.21)"
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (the Byzantine name for modern day Istanbul) is the honorary and spiritual head of the Orthodox Church throughout the world. The full text of his encyclical can be found here. (Photo Credit: Nikolaos Manginas).
Labels: Ecumenism, Orthodoxy
Priest to walk the length of Algarve
The Revd Bob Bates (left), chaplain at St Vincent's Anglican parish in Algarve, Portugal, is going to undertake a 260 km walk across the Algarve, from East to West, this May. The purpose of the walk is to raise funds for the St Vincent's Home for mentally and physically disabled children and adults, a local charity which is in need of financial support. Fr Bob will set out on 28 April for a walk that will take about 7 days, following what is believed to be the original pilgrim trail of St Vincent, also known as the Moçarbe Way. He will finish at Cape St Vincent on the westernmost fringe of Europe. The Anglican Church in Algarve has St Vincent as its patron, so there is a natural link with the Portuguese charity, and Fr Bob hopes that the walk will also be a good way to highlight the presence of the Church of England in this part of Portugal.
Fr Bob is an experienced walker having completed the final 220 miles of the Camino de Santiago from the city of León to Santiago de Compostella last year.
If you are interested in helping to sponsor the fund-raising walk, you can make contact through this link. Please hold Fr Bob in our prayers. St Vincent's website is here.
A Word About the Clergy Discipline Measure
There is widespread misunderstanding and considerable anxiety about the Clergy Discipline Measure (CDM), particularly among clergy. On Wednesday 27th January, I attended an Ecclesiastical Law Society lecture on the CDM. It was given by the Lord Justice of Appeal, Sir John Mummery, who is the "President of Tribunals" under the Measure. Sir John spoke of his experience which gave me renewed trust in the way the Measure is being observed throughout the Church.
For one thing he shared a statistic which helps to keep things in perspective. The number of complaints brought under CDM are few: 22,000 clergy are subject to the measure yet in 2008 (the latest year for which we have statistics) there were only about 70 formal complaints in total, including some against bishops and archbishops. Of these only 3 complaints ended up being referred to tribunal. To date, there have been no complaints under CDM in the Diocese in Europe at all.
What does the CDM deal with?
The CDM is NOT about:
Doctrine, liturgy or ceremonial. At some point in the future, the Church will need to decide how to address these matters.
Grumpy complaints by parishioners or lay leaders who want to bully clergy. Of course there are always some who try to abuse legal systems, but general grumpiness is dealt with outside the measure, usually by conciliation.
Moving times of services, staring at a member of the congregation from the pulpit or sunbathing in scanty clothing in the vicarage garden. (All these were real complaints; as to the latter the complainant had to stand on tip-toe to peer over a high fence in order to observe the alleged offence!)
Ability of the clergy to do their job properly. There will be ways to address capability under the forthcoming Clergy Terms and Conditions of Service legislation
Addressing the problem of people not getting on. Pastoral breakdown between clergy and people is serious, but it is not a matter for the CDM to deal with.
Taking away pastoral responsibility from bishops. Many complaints, after preliminary scrutiny, end up being dismissed by the bishop for insufficient evidence, or for not being a disciplinary matter at all. Complainants can appeal against the bishop's dismissal, but if the bishop's decision is "reasonable" and within the law, the appeal would not have much success.
The CDM is about addressing serious misconduct. It is concerned with blameworthy behaviour that is addressed by examination of fact and evidence, and with a view to the degree of the misconduct. So clearly it is about such things as inappropriate relationships, misuse of church funds, not following child protection procedures, and damaging the welfare of a minor. At times, it is necessary to steer CDM in the midst of complex parallel proceedings of a civil or criminal jurisdiction.
I believe that the clergy of our Church can have a confidence in the CDM. Clergy discipline prior to the CDM coming into force in 2006 was not always handled uniformly or with transparency throughout the Church. I was greatly encouraged to hear Sir John Mummery (left), who holds great responsibility within the system and whose approach is humble, wise and thoroughly committed to fair procedures and "getting it right".
Summary of General Synod, February 2010
I realise that many of you might not thank me for this post, as you may be quite relieved not to be a member of General Synod! However, here is a potted summary of what happened last week, in case you are interested. Church House suggests this might be useful material for parish magazines. Of course, not all is relevant to our situation in this particular Church of England Diocese. It is a long post, so remember to follow the read more link.
The General Synod met in London from February 8th to 12th. Among other matters, it discussed:
Synod discussed Going for Growth, the Board of Education's strategy for working alongside children and young people, which offers both a theological framework and priorities for practical action at diocesan and parish level.
Synod considered research from the Mission and Public Affairs Council into the growth of the 'mixed-economy Church', and carried a motion encouraging further development of pioneer ministers and the making of Bishops' Mission Orders. The Rt Revd Graham Cray, Archbishops' Missioner and Fresh Expressions Team Leader, gave a presentation on Fresh Expressions.
TV coverage of religion and ethics
The Synod carried a motion expressing appreciation of the vital role played by those engaged in communicating religious belief and practice through the media, while also articulating deep concern about the overall reduction in religious broadcasting across British television in recent years.
Labels: Church of England, General Synod
A Lenten Prayer from the East
As we begin our observance of Lent I share a prayer which expresses the spiritual discipline of the season. It is a prayer of St Ephrem the Syrian. St Ephrem was born around 306 in the city of Nisibis, which today is known as Nusaybin, in southeast Turkey, just on the border with Syria. therefore just within our diocese. The photo above is from the 5th century monastery of Mar Gabriel, not far from where Ephrem lived and ministered. He was a deacon and author of over 500 hymns. (Two of his compositions are included in Common Worship: Daily Prayer, on pages 49 and 637). The Church of England commemorates St Ephrem on 9 June. His prayer is said daily in Lent in the Eastern Churches (with a prostration after each sentence):
O Lord and Master of my life, give me not a spirit of sloth, despondency, lust for power and idle talk.
But a spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love give to me thy servant.
O Lord and King, grant me to see my own faults and not to judge my brother or sister for blessed art thou to the ages of ages.
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February 2010 Book Selection
Here is February's book selection. The reviews are written by Dr Martin Davie, the Theological Secretary to the Bishops of the Church of England. They will be of interest to all who wish to keep up with current theology, including the clergy and Readers (lay ministers) of the Diocese in Europe. This month's selection covers a wide range of theology: interpretation of scripture, missiology, patristics, discipleship, ecology and apologetics. 8 reviews are below. Just click on the read more link.
Selection and Training of Minority Ethnic Priests and Deacons in Europe
The Director of Ordinands and the Director of Training convened a consultation on Friday 12 February on mapping the minority ethnic presence in the diocese, noting trends and challenges. The consultation began to grapple with the reality of the growing minority ethnic dimension in Europe and particularly the implications for discernment, selection, training and deployment of minority ethnic clergy. In the Diocese in Europe there are presently 4 licensed clergy, as well as a handful of clergy with Permission to Officiate, and another handful of postulants for Holy Orders who come from minority ethnic backgrounds. (Note: "minority ethnic" means visible minority in a British context).
Participants in the consultation were the Venerable Jonathan Boardman (Archdeacon of Italy and Malta), the Revd Philip Mounstephen (the chaplain of St Michael's Paris), Ms Sonia Barron (Archbishops' Advisor for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns), the Revd Dr Ian McIntosh (Eastern Regional Ministry Course, where many of our ordinands train), the Revd Julian Francis (National Training Co-ordinator for Minority Ethnic Anglicans), the Revd Ben Enwuchola (Nigerian Chaplain in London), and the Revd Deacon Frances Hiller and myself from the Ministry Team.
The consultation identified many areas of challenge for further work in our diocese, including:
Embracing more and more the reality of ethnic diversity which has been evolving over the past couple of decades
Taking into account the variety of situations that minority ethnic Anglicans in Europe find themselves, economically, in terms of residence status, family situations etc.
Making our congregations welcoming places for minority ethnic members
Incorporation of minority ethnic Anglicans to a greater degree in the councils and synods of the Church
Recruitment for the ministry of people whose second or third language is English, and sensitivity to the need to express the deep call or vocation in one's mother tongue
Training clergy in cross-cultural skills
Discerning and setting free the natural leadership gifts among minority ethnic Anglicans in our congregations
Exploring partnerships with other dioceses for exchange and enrichment through cross-cultural training opportunities
It was a useful day, but just a beginning, recognising the scope for further reflection and avenues for possible action.
Labels: Holy Orders, Minority Ethnic
Chrism Eucharists in the Diocese in Europe
Every year during Holy Week the oils that are used throughout the following year for ministry to the sick, for Christian initiation, and for ordination are solemnly blessed in an episcopal service. This is also the occasion at which the clergy and readers of the diocese are invited to reaffirm the promises and commitments they have made in their ministry, before the bishop.
As in recent years, in order to include more clergy and readers in this significant event, the Diocesan Bishop and the Suffragan Bishop will preside at Chrism Eucharists in different centres in the diocese.
BRUSSELS - Tuesday 30 March, 12.00
The Pro-Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Brussels: Bishop Geoffrey presiding.
MADRID - Tuesday 30 March, 12.00 noon
St George's Church, Madrid: Bishop David presiding. The preacher will be the Very Revd Dr John Paddock, the Dean of Gibraltar.
PARIS - Thursday 1 April, 12.00 noon
St George's Church, Paris: Bishop David presiding. The preacher will be the Revd Philip Mounstephen chaplain of St Michael's Paris.
A simple lunch will be provided after each service.
The laity are also invited to these services as they have a vital role in representing the whole body of the faithful of the diocese in praying for God's gifts of faithfulness, zeal and commitment for all ministers, lay and ordained. We hope that those diocesan clergy and readers who, because of distance, are unable to be present at one of these services will associate themselves in prayer with these celebrations and take the opportunity, whether together or alone, to make an act of rededication in Holy Week.
Clergy and Readers attending the Eucharist in Brussels should inform the Chancellor, the Revd Canon Dr Robert Innes (chaplain@holytrinity.be). For directions to the Pro-Cathedral below.
Clergy and Readers attending the Eucharist in Madrid should inform the chaplain, the Revd Ian Hutchinson-Cervantes (chaplain@stgeorgesmadrid.com). For directions to St George's, Madrid see below.
Clergy and Readers attending the Eucharist in Paris should inform the chaplain, the Revd Matthew Harrison (office@stgeorgesparis.com). For directions to St George's, Paris see below.
Clergy should bring an alb (or cassock and surplice) and a white stole or preaching scarf, and readers a cassock and surplice or alb, and reader scarf and be at the church not less than 30 minutes before the service.
Oils will be available for distribution after the services. Clergy who cannot attend but who wish to receive supplies of newly-blessed oil for anointing the sick and candidates for baptism (the bishops bring Chrism oil with them for confirmations etc) should contact Mrs Bron Panter at the diocesan office before the end of March, on + 44 020 7898 1155 (or bron.panter@europe.c-of-e.org.uk), who will keep a list of requests.
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Labels: Chrism Mass, clergy, Readers
General Synod and the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)
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This afternoon I went to observe the debate on the private member's motion on ACNA. As a bishop who serves a diocese which overlaps with some work of the Episcopal Church USA (through the latter's Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe), I believed it would be useful to feel the pulse of the synod on this matter.
It was a long debate, not without some surprising moments. One member proposed the procedural motion to move to next business, which if passed would have been the end of discussion on this item for the life of the synod. The member's rationale was that there was not enough truth circulating about the issue and that the synod would be in danger of breaking the ninth commandment, "you shall not bear false witness". His procedural motion did not pass.
At another moment the new, state-of-the-art electronic voting system failed so the synod had to revert to the old system of division by walking through separate doors. But then the division bell also seemed to fail for a while! Divine intervention?
One member, the Revd Johannes Arens, from the diocese of Ripon and Leeds, known to some in our diocese as he was ordained in the German Old Catholic Church, spoke against the original motion, warning of the difficulty of meddling in the internal policy of another Church. In urging the Church of England to learn how to live together in communion with the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada, Fr Johannes reminded the synod that the Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe, Geoffrey Rowell, is actually an honorary assistant bishop in the Episcopal Church, and that our relations with that Church continue, despite some difficulties.
Following close to 3 hours of debate, on amendments as well as on the motion itself, the following amended motion was carried overwhelmingly by the Synod. It was largely the one proposed by Bishop Mike Hill of Bristol, on behalf of the House of Bishops, with an preliminary paragraph added to express our concern from across the Atlantic:
'That this Synod
(a) aware of the distress caused by recent divisions within the Anglican churches of the United States of America and Canada;
(b) recognise and affirm the desire of those who have formed the Anglican Church in North America to remain within the Anglican family;
(c) acknowledge that this aspiration, in respect both of relations with the Church of England and membership of the Anglican Communion, raises issues which the relevant authorities of each need to explore further; and
(d) invite the Archbishops to report further to the Synod in 2011.'
Labels: Anglican, Church of England, Episcopal Church, General Synod, Holy Orders
Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address to General Synod
The Archbishop of Canterbury delivered today, Tuesday 9 February, a wide-ranging and strong presidential address to the General Synod. Archbishop Rowan touched upon many subjects, of national and international interest. Nationally, he refers to the debate which continues in the British Parliament around the "Equality Bill", and the question of assisted suicide which is being widely discussed. With regard to the ordination of women as bishops, and the life and unity of the Anglican Communion internationally, the Archbishop urges a closer listening to each other, to refrain from demonising opponents. He went on to say that a freedom claimed in one part of the Church can have a "devastating impact" on the freedom of others elsewhere. The Archbishop urges us to strive for a discovery of "an ecclesial fellowship in which we trust each other to act for our good". It is a difficult message provoking reaction from liberals and conservatives alike.
You can read the full text of the Archbishop's Presidential address (prefaced by a press release) here.
Labels: Anglican, Archbishop of Canterbury, General Synod, Holy Orders
Weekend for Enquirers Exploring Priesthood in the Church of England
From 5 – 8 February nine young adults from across the diocese met at George Bell House in Chichester to explore some aspects of vocation to the priesthood. The Revd William Gulliford, the Diocesan Director of Ordinands, and the Revd Stephen Ferns of the Ministry Division of the Church of England, planned the weekend to provide an exposure for the enquirers, most of whom, although deeply committed members of congregations of our diocese and theologically trained, had had little direct experience of the Church of England in England. The participants came from Moscow, Turku, Bologna, Stockholm, Athens, Versailles, Berlin, Vienna and Trondheim. The Revd Deacon Frances Hiller and Ms Margaret Jeffery of the Diocesan Ministry Team assisted Frs Gulliford and Ferns in leading the weekend, along with a former ordinand of our diocese, the Revd Jan Nobel, now an assistant curate in Durham Diocese.
Over the course of the days the participants visited two contrasting local parish communities in Chichester, as well as the Cathedral, to observe the life of the congregations, and to question the clergy and members about various aspects of their ministry and mission. The group explored aspects of Anglican identity, the ecumenical relations and commitments of the Church of England, the discernment and selection process and some practical realities of stipendiary ministry.
The enquirers reported that they found the weekend to be insightful and stimulating. They appreciated the clarity of the presentations, and the stimulating and deeply spiritual group discussions, and valued the opportunity to peer through a window into the life of one part of the English Church, and sample the reality of her ministry in a context very different from our own diaspora diocese. They all returned to their home congregations better equipped to consider the next step in their vocational journey.
Labels: Church of England, Vocation and Ministry
General Synod and the Anglican Church in North America
At the sessions of the General Synod of the Church of England this week, a private member's motion will be debated: "That this Synod express the desire that the Church of England be in communion with the Anglican Church in North America".
The proposer of the motion, Lorna Ashworth (Chichester Diocese) wishes to give the Synod a chance to hear of unfair treatment of loyal Anglicans in the Episcopal Church (USA) and the Anglican Church of Canada, which has led to the formation of a separate body, the Anglican Church in North America. Mrs Ashworth asks "Does not our fellowship and communion in the Lord require us both to be aware of these happenings, to express concern, and where appropriate to provide the support we can?"
There are many complex issues involved. Simon Sarmiento of Thinking Anglicans has brought together some background papers concerning these issues for ease of review (they are to be found in his February 5 entries in the Thinking Anglicans blog).
I am slightly uncomfortable that the General Synod will debate an issue that touches upon the unity of our part of the Church of God, resourced by papers, briefs and reports from both sides of the debate, but without any direct involvement or engagement of the Churches or people concerned. I wonder if we can really further our unity, or even seek a fair understanding of what is going on, in this way.
A couple of years ago I was at an ecumenical meeting when the church leaders, all well versed in ecumenical theology, were asked to make an informal list of the qualities that would mark the life of a Church that was committed to unity. The list included these characteristics:
• Honest communication and conversation among the members, with real listening to each other
• Occasions to gather, meet, pray and celebrate as the Body of Christ
• An attitude of respect for one another other and of valuing each other
• Deep love for each other
• Looking always to what we have in common
• Appreciation and acknowledgement of differences
• Feeling at home in a variety of traditions
• A commitment to a common search and journey
These remarks were not intended to side-step any matters of faith and order which must be addressed in theological dialogue among Christians. But, sadly, I see in the list of qualities, some that seem to be missing in our approach to intra-Anglican disputes and divisions.
In the Diocese in Europe, unlike the rest of the Church of England, we experience life in communion with the Episcopal Church (USA) close at hand. In fact, in Germany, the Episcopal parishes and our own Church of England ones function as a joint deanery, the Council of Anglican Episcopal Churches in Germany (CAECG), and join together in "the performance of their missionary task...proclaiming the Word of God, administering the Sacraments, pastoral work, religious education, charitable activity and participation in ecumenical endeavours, according to the principles of the Anglican Church". The CAECG has not been untouched by the issues affecting the wider Anglican Communion, but the members are committed to journeying together and to face to face dialogue when differences occur (which they do). Its members seek to live the qualities articulated at my ecumenical meeting some years back. It is a precious grass-roots laboratory of intra-Anglican relations.
Labels: Anglican, Church of England, Ecumenism, Episcopal Church, Holy Orders, youth
Ecumenical Welcome for New Priest-in-charge of Pas de Calais
The warmth of our ecumenical relations in France was underlined recently when the Roman Catholic Church website for the Calais area posted a prominent news item covering the licensing of the Revd Sara MacVane as Priest-in-Charge of Pas de Calais. The website reported very positively on the service led by Archdeacon Ken Letts on 30 January in St Mary Magdalene's Roman Catholic Church, which included several clergy from the RC and Reformed Churches. The picture above shows the Archdeacon (in chasuble) with Sara in the middle, surrounded by Anglican and ecumenical clergy colleagues. The report (in French) can be found here.
Labels: Ecumenism, French Archdeaconry, Roman Catholic Church
Gibraltar Archdeaconry Delegation Reports on "10 Extraordinary Days in Peru"
The members of the Archdeaconry of Gibraltar at its synod from 2 - 5 February, heard an inspiring report from members of "Team Peru" the group which paid a visit to the partner diocese last November, in response to an invitation from its Bishop Bill Godfrey.
There were 10 persons on the team, aging from 12 to 82. The youngest member, Sebastian Hubbard, (left) spoke movingly of his own encounter with "poor people, who know they are loved by our presence, not just by our money" and how the experience was one of "working, talking, learning, laughing and sharing of our lives". Sebastian was impressed that the funds raised at just one event in his home parish (St Vincent's Algarve) would pay for the feeding of 7000 children in Peru.
Others spoke of the partnership aspect to the visit, that they learned it was not about what they thought they should or would do, but what the local partners wanted them to do. "Here is a calling for us in the Archdeaconry – breaking out of our own little worlds, our own parishes and becoming open to God's firm, gentle hands, putting our own hands into the mess of the world".
The archdeaconry affirmed that this partnership, which has been facilitated by USPG, is more than a one-off visit: "We are a bigger archdeaconry because of this experience."
Some members of "Team Peru" are pictured below, with Archdeacon of Gibraltar David Sutch (wearing the Peruvian stole")
Labels: Gibraltar Archdeaconry, mission, Peru Diocese
Dying Abroad in Spain: An Article by Keith Brown
Keith Brown (above), a reader in training from our Diocese in Europe, serving in the parish of St Peter and St Paul, Torrevieja, Spain, has written an article for the newsletter of the International Anglican Family Network (IAFN). The IAFN is a forum for the exchange of information about the challenges facing families in different countries and cultures across the Anglican Communion.
The latest edition of the newsletter deals with the difficult subject of how the churches in different parts of the Anglican Communion seek to respond to death. Keith writes a moving account of how the chaplaincy in Torrevieja is responding pastorally to this challenge. I am grateful to Keith for his thoughtful contribution to this international Anglican resource. His contribution also helps to raise the profile of our own diocese within the Anglican Communion.
Keith's article is entitled, Dying Abroad in Spain. Follow the read more link for the text.
Labels: Anglican, Gibraltar Archdeaconry, Holy Orders, Readers, youth
Young People Take the Lead in Gibraltar Archdeaconry Synod
Children from the St Vincent's Anglican Parish in the Algarve provided leadership in music, reading and prayers at the opening eucharist of the synod of the Archdeaconry of Gibraltar meeting in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal. It was a joyful celebration of the feast of the Presentation, Candlemas, at which the chaplain of St George's Madrid, the Revd Ian Hutchinson-Cervantes, presided. My own chaplain, the Revd Deacon Frances Hiller, was the preacher who reminded us of the gifts which more senior members bring to the community of faith, drawing on insights from the Gospel story of the role of "ancient Simeon and Anna". Deacon Frances also paid tribute to the Revd Deacon Dr Lindy Jordan, the Assistant Curate of St Andrew's, Costa del Sol East, whose sudden death on 23 January has touched so many in the Archdeaconry and Diocese.
Over 120 people, clergy and lay representatives from the 70 Church of England congregations in Spain (including the Balearic and Canary Islands), Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar, and Morocco are meeting for 3 1/2 days for synod business, prayer and worship, fellowship and shared learning and planning for the mission and ministry of the Archdeaconry. Daily Bible studies are being led by Reader Eckart Floether of St Vincent's. The theme of the synod is "Making a Difference" and much time will be spent focussing on pastoral care issues in the Archdeaconry, with some specific recommendations being presented on several topics:
the role of the laity
the appointments process
pastoral support to the clergy
the role of the Archdeacon and Area Dean
A report will also be received from the partnership visit by members of the Archdeaconry to the Anglican Church of Peru at the end of 2009.
The Revds Haynes Hubbard and Bob Bates are the priests who serve the three congregations which presently make up St Vincent's, the host parish for this year's synod meeting. The sessions are chaired by Archdeacon of Gibraltar, the Venerable David Sutch. The good wishes and prayers of the synod were sent to Area Dean of Gibraltar, Canon Hugh Broad, who is recovering (well!) from some recent surgery.
Labels: Gibraltar Archdeaconry, youth
Preparing for St Valentine's Day?
The Church of England is encouraging churches to consider celebrating marriage on St Valentine's Day (14 February) which this year falls on a Sunday. The co-incidence presents an opportunity to offer themed worship and foster connections made with those who have been married in church.
One suggestion is that churches offer a Valentine service with themed readings on Sunday 14th February, and the Archbishops' Council's Weddings Project has promoted the production of liturgical resources. These include a suggestion for a Special Service of Celebration for use with A Service of the Word, as well as thoughts on how the regular Sunday Worship might adopt a marriage/love theme. If you are interested, the liturgical resources are available here.
An aside: I am not a particularly romantic person so I take comfort that origin of the Church's commemoration of St Valentine has nothing to do with lovers, but with martyrdom. There were several notable Christians called Valentine in the early Church, including one who was the bishop of Terni, a city near Rome, who was martyred in Rome in 273 (pictured above). I like to give this particular Valentine some prominence, as the present bishop of Terni, Vincenzo Paglia, St Valentine's successor, is a friend of mine. And yes, he is a very loving and beloved bishop!
Labels: Church of England, liturgy and worship
Mystery Worshipper Rides into Copenhagen - Again
The Ship of Fools Mystery Worshipper has appeared again in St Alban's Copenhagen - this time on Christmas morning. It appears that he / she received a warm welcome in a full church, and again, rated our congregation favourably with a very respectable 8 out of 10! But who is this Mystery Worshipper? Read the review on the Ship of Fools site here. St Alban's website is here.
Labels: humour
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (2nd February) celebrates the events in the Gospel of St Luke when Mary and Joseph took the baby Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem, 40 days after his birth, to fulfill the requirements of the law of Moses.
It is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church. Egeria, a Spanish nun on pilgrimage to Jerusalem around 381, describes the feast in her remarkable journal:
"On that day there is a procession into the Anastasis [the site of the Resurrection], and all assemble there for the liturgy; and everything is performed in the prescribed manner with the greatest solemnity, just as on Easter Sunday. All the priests give sermons, and the bishop, too; and all preach on the Gospel text describing how on the fortieth day Joseph and Mary took the Lord to the temple, and how Simeon and Anna the prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, saw Him, and what words they spoke on seeing the Lord, and of the offering which his parents brought. Afterwards, when all the ceremonies have been performed in the prescribed manner, the Eucharist is then celebrated and the dismissal given".
The feast is rich in theological meaning. The obvious theme of light has been central, coming from the Song of Simeon, Nunc Dimittis "a light to lighten the Gentiles". Although we now tend to think that the Presentation looks backwards concluding the 40 day period after the Nativity, as Egeria hinted in her diary, it also looks forward to the Easter mystery, when our "illumination" or rebirth in baptism is celebrated.
An Orthodox hymn for the feast captures this double theme:
Hail Virgin Theotókos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in Your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection.
Labels: liturgy and worship, spirituality
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Alexander Gillespie: Terrorism Suppression Bill is the lesser of the evils we face
The Terrorism Suppression (Control Orders) Bill attempts to resolve what we should do with people such as Mark Taylor, aka Mohammad Daniel, the Kiwi jihadist, on their return. File photo /supplied
By Alexander Gillespie
I do not like the Terrorism Suppression (Control Orders) Bill. However, I believe it is necessary evil. I believe this for two reasons.
First, although this current tide of terrorism is declining, it will not be the last. This is not a problem which will disappear. Second, everything changed after March 15. It is no longer sufficient to dismiss risks as too remote, that they will not happen here.
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The group that the current law is responding to is Islamic State. This group was deeply involved in crimes of war, crimes against humanity, crimes against cultural property, slavery and even genocide.
These people were terrorists, not tourists. Now that their attempt to control the Levant has failed, with most having been killed, or fled, somewhere between 10 to 30 per cent of the original foreign volunteers are trying to make their way to their home country. Of these returnees, only a small minority may be recidivists, wanting to directly carry on, or propagate, their violent ideologies. Sometimes it is the latter which is most important as the inspiration and magnetism of a veteran can be a catalyst for future mayhem.
Within this minority, what the person did in the war, how the war impacted upon them, and how much it galvanised - or blunted - their worldviews matters. The answers to these questions helps provide the answer as to whether the terrorist returnee is a ticking time bomb or an inert piece of extremism surplus.
In the context of New Zealand, the returnee numbers would probably equate to only a handful of people. This presents a risk which is small, but it is not invisible.
The broad principle that needs to be underlined is that anyone challenged in a court of law should have the ability to see the evidence used against them.
Alexander Gillespie
The current law is trying to deal with this risk, and in particular, the problem of those with whom sufficient evidence does not exist to prosecute and potentially incarcerate them under the existing terrorism related laws. To deal with this risk, the Control Orders (such as on internet connections, where they may go, whom they can talk, and their inability to propagate terror-related material) are clear restrictions on the liberty of anyone whom gets an order attached to them.
However, they are less onerous than other options practised by other countries, such as preventing their return in total, or allowing them back but then putting them directly into prison. Moreover, in New Zealand, the checks and balances within the proposed law and review mechanisms mean that they are less heavy than the possible Control Orders in comparable countries. To my mind, these restrictions, although undesirable, are proportionate to the risk at hand.
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There are, however, areas where the proposed bill needs to be improved.
There must be a greater emphasis upon efforts to rehabilitate and de-radicalise those who may have been involved with violent extremism. The efforts here have to be upon ending the alienation of those concerned. This requires a mix of employment, programmes to counter violent extremism, and tethering them into a community. The power of a scholar deeply versed in theology to defuse a radical who had been purposely isolated from such critique, should not be underestimated.
Unless these root causes are addressed, additional surveillance and restraints upon liberty, will amount to very little.
Another area needing improvement is with regards to the evidence presented to convince a judge that the person under suspicion was involved in terrorism or a recognised terrorist group. The broad principle that needs to be underlined is that anyone challenged in a court of law should have the ability to see the evidence used against them. The caveat to this is that if such evidence needs to be kept secret on the grounds of national security.
While this is a fair defence, it must only be allowed with the most extreme reluctance. It cannot be waved around like a magic wand by the security agencies to prevent their findings being questioned.
Accordingly, if an accused is not allowed to see evidence used against them, this decision to withhold should be verified by an independent authority, akin to the Inspector General of Intelligence and Surveillance.
Alexander Gillespie. File photo / supplied
The final area that needs attention are the three steps that will help future decision makers about the utility of this current measure. There should be an annual report which details how much, and in what ways, the law is being used each year; there should be a review of the law in three or five years' time, independently conducted from those who administer it, and key groups, such as the Human Rights Commission and the Law Commission, should be deeply entrenched in this process.
Finally, the Terrorism Suppression (Control Orders) Bill should have a sunset clause
built into it, whereby the law will lapse at a set date in the future, unless Parliament expressly decides that the need to renew it is justified.
• Alexander Gillespie is a professor of law at Waikato University


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Šterusy (ungarisch Cseterőc – bis 1907 Sterusz) ist eine Gemeinde im Westen der Slowakei mit  Einwohnern (Stand ), die zum Okres Piešťany, einem Teil des Trnavský kraj gehört.

Geographie
Die Gemeinde befindet sich im Norden des Hügellands Trnavská pahorkatina unterhalb der Kleinen Karpaten. Inmitten durch das Dorf fließt der Bach Šteruský potok. Das Ortszentrum liegt auf einer Höhe von  und ist 4,5 Kilometer von Vrbové sowie 14 Kilometer von Piešťany entfernt.

Geschichte
Der Ort wurde zum ersten Mal 1262 als Cheteruch schriftlich erwähnt und gehörte ursprünglich zum Herrschaftsgebiet der Burg Neutra. Danach war das Dorf zwischen örtlichen Edelmännern und der Burg Guttenstein geteilt. 1452 sind in einem Steuerverzeichnis 40 Bauernhöfe erwähnt. Ähnlich wie andere Orte in der Gegend wurde das Dorf im 16. Jahrhundert mehrmals von den Osmanen verwüstet. 1828 sind 81 Häuser und 567 Einwohner verzeichnet. Neben Landwirtschaft waren im Mittelalter und Neuzeit Weinbau und seit dem 19. Jahrhundert zunehmend Obstbau bedeutend. Eine Schule im Dorf wird gegen Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts erwähnt.

Bis 1918 gehörte der im Komitat Neutra liegende Ort zum Königreich Ungarn und kam danach zur Tschechoslowakei bzw. heute Slowakei.

Der vorherige Gemeindeteil Pustá Ves gehört seit 1958 zur Gemeinde Prašník.

Bevölkerung
Ergebnisse nach der Volkszählung 2001 (515 Einwohner):

Bauwerke
 römisch-katholische Magdalenenkirche aus dem Jahr 1685, ursprünglich eine Kapelle, der Turm wurde erst 1990 hinzugefügt
 kleiner Glockenturm aus dem 18. Jahrhundert
 Rokokostatue des Hl. Johannes von Nepomuk aus dem Jahr 1763

Literatur

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Ort in der Slowakei
Ersterwähnung 1262


We are trying to get enough YPCU members together to sponsor the Children's Carnival event or even cover the majority of the volunteers needed for July 21, 2015. What a way to make a difference than to band together and help the kids while having a great time!
This event is held in the Children's Hospital lobby for the children staying at the hospital or simply coming in to any of there outpatient care clinics. Their siblings are also welcome to attend. The carnival games, prizes, activities and crafts allow kids to be kids, forgetting for a brief period of time about their illness and treatment. The carnival also gives credit unions another way to give back to their community and provide credit union volunteers a chance to see first hand what our fundraising efforts are supporting.
The carnival is held from 10:30 – 11:30 am in the lobby of Children's Hospital. Volunteers will need to arrive by 10:15 am and be finished at 11:45 am. Credit Unions for Kids T-shirts will be provided for any volunteers who do not have one. Click Here for brochure. Email Melissa at mmausbach@nebrcul.org if you want to volunteer.


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The more commercials I see for X-Men Days of Future Past, the more excited I get. We've always enjoyed the X-Men movies, and this one looks like it could top the others in terms of awesomeness.
And, let's all be honest. Hugh Jackman. Yes.
It opens on May 23rd, a few days after Ashley graduates, which means she should be home and available to babysit while hubby and I have a date night. It's been awhile since we've had the opportunity to catch a movie at the theater, just the two of us, so it will be a nice treat.
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to attend a virtual hangout with Katherine Heigl and Will Arnett, the voices behind two characters in the upcoming movie The Nut Job. Just another Saturday afternoon, right? They popped in after the L.A. premiere to talk with us about the film, being parents, and more.
Disney has released their lineup of new movies for 2014 and I'm so excited. There's a great mix of live-action and animation, new titles and additions to existing franchises. I can't wait to share more with you all as details are continued to be released throughout the year. And check out my 2013 Disney Movies recap to catch up on last year's best hits.
At the start of 2013 I shared with you my favorite Disney movies of 2012. There were so many great new additions this past year that I wanted to share a 2013 Disney movies roundup with you. All of these movies – listed in chronological order – are can't-miss and if you didn't catch them at the theater or pick up DVD copies yet, you should plan to for this year.


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Koningin Juliana es una  variedad cultigen de manzano (Malus domestica).
Criado en 1935 en el Laboratorio Hortícola, Wageningen, Países Bajos. Fue introducido en 1952. Las frutas tienen una pulpa firme, de textura media con un sabor subacido.

Historia
'Koningin Juliana' es una variedad de manzana, cultivar obtenida en 1935 en el Instituto "Voor de Veredeling van Tuinbouwgewassen", Wageningen, Países Bajos por el cruce de las variedades Reinette Rouge Etoilee x Cox's Orange Pippin. Introducido en 1952.

'Koningin Juliana' se cultiva en la National Fruit Collection con el número de accesión: 1955 - 006 y Accession name: Koningin Juliana.

Características

'Koningin Juliana' es árbol moderadamente vigoroso, portador de espolones, requiere de ocho a 10 años antes de que comience a fructificar en sus propias raíces; tiene un tiempo de floración que comienza a partir del 7 de mayo con el 10% de floración, para el 11 de mayo tiene una floración completa (80%), y para el 18 de mayo tiene un 90% de caída de pétalos.

'Koningin Juliana' tiene una talla de fruto medio-grande; forma globoso-cónica, con una altura de 56.50mm y una anchura de 67.50mm; con nervaduras débiles; piel dura, epidermis con color de fondo amarillo, con sobre color naranja en una cantidad media, con sobre color patrón rayado / moteado, "russeting" (pardeamiento áspero superficial que presentan algunas variedades) muy bajo; ojo amplio y abierto, ubicado en una cuenca poco profunda; textura de la pulpa crujiente y color de la pulpa crema; tienen una carne firme, sabor dulce, afilado, aromático y sabroso.

Su tiempo de recogida de cosecha se inicia a finales de septiembre. Se usa como fruta de mesa en fresco. Aguanta dos meses en cámara frigorífica.

Ploidismo

Diploide auto estéril, precisa de variedades donantes de pólenes, polinizadores Grupo: C, Día: 11.

Véase también

Referencias

Bibliografía
 Walter Hartmann (Hrsg.): Farbatlas alte Obstsorten, Stuttgart 2000, ISBN 3-8001-3173-0.
 Martin Stangl (Hrsg.): Obst aus dem eigenen Garten, München 4. Auflage 2000, ISBN 3-405-15046-9.
 Theodor Engelbrecht: Deutschlands Apfelsorten: illustrirte systematische Darstellung der im Gebiete des Deutschen Pomologen gebaute Apfelsorten, Braunschweig, Vieweg, 1889, beschrieben unter Nr. 427, S. 475
 Dapena, E., Blázquez, M.D. 2009. Descripción de las variedades de manzana de la D.O.P Sidra de Asturias. SERIDA. 69 pp. [disponible en línea: http://www.serida.org/pdfs/4071.pdf].
 Dapena, E., Blázquez, M.D., Fernández, M. 2006. Recursos fitogenéticos del Banco de Germoplasma de Manzano del SERIDA. Tecnología Agroalimentaria 3: 34-39. [disponible en línea: http://www.serida.org/pdfs/1524.pdf].

 Rivera Núñez, Diego; Obón de Castro, Concepción. Frutos secos, oleaginosos, frutales de hueso, almendros y frutales de pepita . Volum 1. Editum, 1997, p.152–153. ISBN 8476847440 [Consulta: 19 de febrero de 2012].
 Henri Kessler, Pomologie romande illustrée. Les 50 meilleures variétés de fruits pour la culture avec reproduction en couleurs d'après échantillons cultivés au pays, 1949.
 Willi Votteler: Verzeichnis der Apfel- und Birnensorten, Obst- und Gartenbauverlag, München 1993, ISBN 3-87596-086-6
 André Leroy, Dictionnaire pomologique, tomes 3 et 4, 1867.
 Les deux tomes de « Le Verger Français », 1947, 1948.
 Robert Silbereisen: Malus. In: Hans. J. Conert u. a. (Hrsg.): Gustav Hegi. Illustrierte Flora von Mitteleuropa. Band 4 Teil 2B: Spermatophyta: Angiospermae: Dicotyledones 2 (3). Rosaceae 2. Blackwell 1995. ISBN 3-8263-2533-8.
 Gerhard Friedrich und Herbert Petzold: Handbuch Obstsorten, Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart 2005, ISBN 3-8001-4853-6.

Enlaces externos

 The world's most extensive apples (pommes) database.
 Buscador de variedades de manzanas y otras frutas en garden.org/Apple-Malus-pumila-Koningin-Juliana.
 Nationalfruitcollection.org.uk/full2.php?id=3905&&fruit=apple Jonagold
  Variedades de manzanas gallegas.
 Alimente.elconfidencial.com/diferencias entre las sidras vasca gallega y asturiana.
Variety Profile from Enza
A detailed description
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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood begins Friday, September 13, and brings together the sickest minds in horror to immerse guests in a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of terror. Featuring an all-new slate of unrivaled film production quality mazes and frightful scare zones uniquely themed to today's most definitive horror properties, "Halloween Horror Nights" will taunt, terrorize and torment guests with spine-chilling haunted attractions as part of Southern California's most extreme Halloween experience.
Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Attractions include "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™" which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" and "Flight of the Hippogriff™", and the highly-anticipated Summer opening of "Jurassic World-The Ride." Other immersive lands include "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" and "Super Silly Fun Land" as well as "Springfield," hometown of America's favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning "The Simpsons Ride™" and DreamWorks Theatre featuring "Kung Fu Panda Adventure." The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood's signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world's biggest and busiest movie and television production studio where they can also experience such thrill rides as "Fast & Furious-Supercharged" and "King Kong 360 3D." The adjacent Universal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theaters, and the "5 Towers" state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage.


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Bears of the Last Frontier
Un libro in lingua di Chris Morgan Bridges Susan (FRW) Bridges Jeff (FRW) edito da Stewart Tabori & Chang, 2011
Follow the epic journey of wildlife conservationist and bear biologist Chris Morgan as he travels by motorcycle across Alaska while filming the PBS Nature documentary Bears of the Last Frontier. From thick forests to the icy arctic, his immersion into the bears' world reveals, as never witnessed before, an astonishingly intimate portrait of North America's three bear species: brown bears, black bears, and polar bears. Morgan treks deep into the wild and magical habitat of brown bears on the Alaska Peninsula, grizzly bears in Denali National Park, and polar bears on the sea ice. He also uncovers the mystery and beauty of these awe-inspiring animals and gets to know the native people who live in the same landscape.
The book also follows the PBS TV crew as they travel more than 4,000 miles around Alaska, and it details the hardships and challenges that come with filming a nature documentary. Packed with gorgeous color photographs of bears in their natural habitats, Bears of the Last Frontier is a keepsake for anyone interested in wildlife conservation.
Titolo del Libro in lingua: Bears of the Last Frontier
Autori : Chris Morgan Bridges Susan (FRW) Bridges Jeff (FRW)
Genere: NATURE


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We are delighted to announce that our Keynote Speaker at the ESIL RF 2022 will be
Diane Marie Amann
Regents' Professor of International Law,
Emily & Ernest Woodruff Chair in International Law, Faculty Co-Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
J.D., Northwestern University, Chicago
Dr.h.c., Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands
Diane Marie Amann is Regents' Professor of International Law and holds the Emily & Ernest Woodruff Chair in International Law at the University of Georgia School of Law. She has served since mid-2017 as a Faculty Co-Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center, a position she took up after completing a term as Associate Dean for International Programs & Strategic Initiatives.
Since she joined the Georgia Law faculty in 2011, Professor Amann has taught Children & International Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Criminal Law, International Human Rights, Laws of War, Public International Law, Refugee & Asylum Law, Transnational Criminal Law, and a course on NATO. She holds a courtesy appointment at the University of Georgia School of Public & International Affairs, is an affiliated faculty member of the university's African Studies Institute. She served from December 2012 to June 2021 as International Criminal Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda's Special Adviser on Children in & affected by Armed Conflict.
The author of eighty publications in English, French and Italian, Professor Amann's scholarship addresses issues related to international criminal justice, human and child rights, constitutional law, and security governance. Recent work examines roles played by women professionals at the post-World War II international trials, and also legal regimes designed to prevent and punish international crimes against and affecting children.
Before entering academia, she practiced law in San Francisco before state and federal trial courts and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She was an assistant federal public defender, a solo federal criminal defense practitioner and a litigation associate at Morrison & Foerster. She also served as a law clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, about whom she has written several biographical articles, and for Judge Prentice H. Marshall of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Amann holds a Dr.h.c. degree in law from Universiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands. She earned her J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University, where she served as a note and comment editor of the Northwestern University Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, her M.A. in political science from the University of California-Los Angeles, and her B.S. in journalism, with highest honors, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Professor Amann is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Counsellor and past Vice President of the American Society of International Law and a past chair of the Section on International Law of the Association of American Law Schools. She received the 2013 Prominent Women in International Law Award from ASIL's Women in International Law Interest Group as well as the 2010 Mayre Rasmussen Award for the Advancement of Women in International Law from the American Bar Association's Section of International Law. The founding editor-in-chief of the IntLawGrrls blog from 2007 to 2012, Professor Amann now maintains her own blog. She is frequently quoted in national and international media.


Find out more about applying to the Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program.
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This summer program is for students who are seriously considering pursuing a career as a physician scientist. This is not an appropriate summer program for those students who know they only wish to attend medical school in the future.
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A: With labs spread accross the Tri-Institutional Campus, Gateways offers a wide variety of research areas.
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A: While the Leadership Alliance application does not explicitly ask for this, if you would like to include information about a disability in your application, it can be incorporated into your Personal Statement when addressing the prompt "How do you understand the Leadership Alliance goal of developing a diverse research workforce?".
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