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Early Beginnings of Encinitas
Although our Parish is only 67 years old it has a rich Catholic heritage which reaches back before the beginning of the Golden State. In July 1769, having set up a tiny Presidio at San Diego, Don Gaspar de Portola went north with a mounted expedition to find "Monte Rey". The venerable Padre Junipero Serra remained in San Diego to work on the first Mission. On the third day of their march, the Spaniards found Encinitas. Padre Juan Crespi, OFM, who was with Portola, recorded the event in his diary as follows:
"In about half a league we came to another little valley with many live oaks, where we found a small stream of water, which ran a short way in the midst of some blackberry bushes, where we found another village, which had only six women. We saw that they had some pots and jugs of baked clay well made. We called this place … the spring of the valley of live oaks … "
The valley of las Encinas is halfway between Mission Basilica San Diego and Mission San Luis Rey. For more than 100 years it was an important oasis on the old and dry coastal trail… El Camino Real.
Through the years the long original Spanish name for the valley was shortened to Encinitas, which means "little place with evergreen oaks." In 1846 Andres Ybarra of San Diego was granted the Rancho Las Encinitas, 4431 acres in and around the valley. The ruins of his adobe hacienda are in a small grove of eucalyptus and cactus, northeast of the junction of Rancho Santa Fe Road and Olivenhain Road. It was a prosperous ranch and stage coach station until the 1880's when the railroad came through and the old ranch lands were split up. The area is now Stage Coach park.
Encinitas is, by far, the oldest town name in North San Diego County. For this we are indebted to the Franciscans, who brought the Catholic Church to California through the twenty-one Missions that they established.
PARISH BEGINNINGS
The Parish was established on February 23, 1946 by The Most Reverend Charles F. Buddy, Bishop of San Diego, to serve the Catholic communities of Encinitas, Cardiff, Leucadia, and Olivenhain. The First Pastor was Rev. Patrick H. Linneman whose mission was to gather the faithful, acquire land, and build a fitting house of worship.
The total congregation, including children, of the founders numbered about 50. Many of the founding families are still with us. Because of the coastal location and the proximity of Del Mar, the Parish grew significantly, though temporarily, each summer.
After much searching Father Linneman found and acquired a site off of Highway 101 on Melrose Avenue. Building materials at that time were at a premium but after checking out all of the possibilities a bid to the government for $5,100 was made to secure an Army Chapel which was located at Camp Callan, near La Jolla Junction. The Building had to be dismantled and moved. The cost for excavating the basement, reassembling, and furnishing was $42,000
The finished Church, capable of seating 200, seemed rather large for the small Parish, but by the 25th anniversary in 1971 the Parish had grown to 300 registered families comprising more then 800 parishioners.
Founding Families
Walter and Loretta Adams
Mary Alice Broderick
Andy and Helen Brown
Harold and Eileen Dean
Preston and Mildred Dean
Benia Edwards
Edgar and Anna Faucher
Russell and Katherine Kundinger
George Matten
Herbert and Elizabeth Moore
Carl and Ann Pohlmann
Frank and Paulette Schroeder
Walter and Ruth Vogel
By 1978, the Parish had grown to a registration of 800 families with an expanded congregation in excess of 2500. The obvious need for new facilities was recognized and under the guidance and direction of Msgr. Michael O'Connor an earnest effort to acquire a more central and spacious location was made.
Msgr. O'Connor continued the search for an adequate site to accommodate the Parish needs and in 1979, 12.5 acres was acquired adjacent to Encinitas Blvd. Once the property was purchased, Msgr. O'Connor, who was in declining health, announced his retirement He remained as Pastor Emeritus, continually interested in the progress of the relocation, until his death July 16,1986.
Father Timothy Harnett became Pastor of Saint John on July, 2, 1979, and became the inspiration, architect, fundraiser, facilitator and prime-mover, behind the move of the entire parish facility from Melrose to the new site on Encinitas Blvd.
Over the next few years additional acreage and access to Balour Drive was purchased bring the total Parish site up to 14.83 acres. The ground and new Church site was blessed by Bishop Leo T. Maher on September 9, 1984 and after grading and acquisition of all necessary permits and approvals construction began on April 2, 1987.
The Parish has continued to experience substantial growth and now has a registration of 2550 families with an expanded congregation of over 4000.
The new church is a beautiful and fitting expression of the Parish commitment to the word of God. It has permanent seating for 750 people, parking for 220 cars, and ample space for future expansion and growth. It is progressive in design allowing space, yet providing a natural closeness. Skylights and windows provide excellent natural lighting. Warm uses of oak, marble, tile, and carpeting add to the Church's Liturgical expression.
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The Troy-Bilt Mustang Zero Turn Mower is an excellent option for those searching for the best ZTR mower for their lawns. ZTR mowers, like this model, offer excellent maneuverability and speed to get big jobs done quickly. It's not the only ZTR mower out there, however, so be sure to check out our list of other favorites.
Much like its name suggests, a zero turn mower is a riding lawn mower that's designed to be able to turn in virtually a zero degree radius. Therefore, zero turn mowers that live up to their names should essentially be able to turn in a full circle, while remaining in just about the same spot on the ground.
The idea behind the zero turn mower is that it should give you the ability to turn the machine, without missing a single blade of grass.
How can zero turn mowers achieve this seemingly magical skill? These mowers are set up a bit differently than other riding lawn mowers.
Most zero turn mowers do not have a steering wheel, but instead, two levers that control the two motors for each rear wheel. This gives riders more control over the speed and direction that the mower moves. If you move one lever and keep the other still, only one wheel will turn, causing the mower to circle within its own footprint (source).
The handling of the zero turn mower can be tricky if you've never used one, so it's important to become very familiar with the controls in some practice runs before you set out to mow a lawn.
What are the Downfalls of a ZTR Mower?
Of course, all types of mowers are better for some lawns than others, and the ZTR mower is no exception.
Those with several slopes or hills in their yards will probably not benefit from a ZTR mower. In fact, ZTR mowers can be extremely dangerous on hills. According to tests conducted by Consumer Reports, 10 to 15 degree slopes can pose a serious danger for riders of ZTR mowers.
At this incline, ZTR mowers are more likely to lose their steering abilities, and can be more likely to topple over, causing serious harm to the rider. ZTR mowers do have a braking system that can help avoid skidding if a rider loses control of the steering, but it can take more time to brake a ZTR mower than other ride-ons, which typically have foot pedal brakes.
Additionally, you'll likely use more fuel for your ZTR mower. They usually have large gas tanks, and their extra required power and speed also consumes more fuel than most other types of mowers.
There are a lot of features to consider if you're interested in purchasing a ZTR mower. Tractor models can range from entry-level to commercial, so you'll want to pick one with the features that make the most sense for you and your lawn (source).
Beginners to ZTR mowers can benefit from an entry-level model or residential zero-turn mower, which is perfect for those without ZTR mower experience, smaller yards, and occasional mowing schedules. These models usually are more affordable than others, have less powerful engines, lower top speeds, and minimal "extras".
Comfortable seating in the chassis, with seat adjustments and cushioned fabric.
Foot-controlled deck height for easy adjustability while mowing.
Better engine and transmission for powerful performance cutting through thick grass and a smoother ride.
Steel frame for long-lasting durability.
Higher speeds and larger fuel tanks for large lawns.
High-end comfort extras, like cup holders and high-back seating.
Cruise control to keep a steady pace, which is a good addition for large lawns.
Larger mowing deck and cutting width to cut more grass at once.
Type of engine. A single cylinder engine can make a zero turn mower cheaper, but it also will cause more vibration and will have less power. A twin cylinder engine, on the other hand, will give you more power for hills, and a smoother ride.
Tire width. Wider tires can help the mower maneuver, and will distribute the mower's weight more evenly, for less wear and tear on your lawn.
Adjustable cutting ability. Some zero turn mowers have easy access to an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the mower's cutting height, like a foot assisted/pedal assisted or hand lever that lets you adjust the deck lift while operating the mower. Others are a bit more difficult to adjust, and require you to manually adjust the height when not in use.
Design durability. The material of the zero turn mower can create a big difference in how long your mower lasts. A steel frame will typically outlast other materials for long-term use, but you should also check the specifications of the steel. A lower gauge steel is thicker than a higher gauge, and can withstand more wear and tear (source).
Always check your surroundings first. Your operating manual should outline the inclines that your machine should be able to handle. However, if it doesn't look safe, it's best to err on the side of caution and not use your mower in that area. If in doubt, stay away from any slopes that are more than 15 degrees.
Keep a distance of at least two mower widths from hazardous objects or surroundings, like bodies of water, ditches, or embankments.
Never leave mowers unattended. Always turn the mower off and remove the key when you're done mowing or taking a break.
If your mower has a roll-over protective structure (ROPS), use it. If it doesn't have one, consider having one installed, if possible for your model.
Always use your seat belt or lap bar when operating your ZTR mower.
One of the most important things you can do to maintain the safety of your ZTR mower is to perform routine inspections and maintenance.
First and foremost, check the seat belt and ROPS, if your model has one, before every use. Look for any signs of fraying on the belt, and make sure both safety features work properly.
Every every couple of uses, you should also check the battery terminal, air filter, spark plugs, and fuel filter for signs of necessary replacement. According to Troy-Bilt, replace your ZTR mower's oil and oil filter after every 50 hours of use.
The Troy-Bilt Mustang Zero Turn Mower is our choice for one of the best ZTR mower models for most lawns. This model provides both comfort and power for ease of use and a smooth ride. The 46-inch cutting deck will provide a wide cut that's perfect for mid-size lawns, and the 8 adjustable height settings can help you tailor your cut.
This model also excels in safety, which is extremely important when choosing a ZTR mower. The adjustable lap bars, when opened so you can stand up and get down from the mower, automatically engage the parking brake for added safety.
This model is best for those who may consider doing more with their mower in the future. You can add on optional FastAttach accessories from Troy-Bilt, like a snow blower, grass bagger, or mulching kit. If you're looking to extend the versatility of your ZTR mower, this Troy-Bilt mower is a good option.


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Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association and ArbiterSports Announce Partnership
Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Exciting News
Agreement Will Enable Schools to Schedule and Manage Games Through One Innovative Platform
Jan. 3, 2020 (Sandy, Utah) – Today, ArbiterSports, the leader in athletics and event management software, announced an agreement with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) to provide ArbiterGame — its scheduling and game management application — to athletic directors, schools, and districts statewide.
The agreement between Arbiter and the MIAA provides Massachusetts with a comprehensive solution that will help educators and administrators effectively manage all aspects of athletic events. From scheduling games, assigning and paying officials and event workers, managing rosters, to arranging facilities and transportation, the Arbiter platform will give MIAA schools an array of invaluable tools. The agreement also allows schools to leverage ArbiterSports' connections with key industry players that optimize events.
"We've had a wonderful relationship with ArbiterSports for many years, and we're excited to expand that partnership by deploying ArbiterGame across Massachusetts," said MIAA Assistant Director Sherry Bryant. "This will dramatically simplify the way we schedule and manage games by giving us a streamlined, bi-directional flow of information between schools and state officials using one powerful software platform."
In addition to the aforementioned capabilities, the MIAA and its schools will also benefit from increased agility and communication tools, change management resources, compliance tracking and enforcement, and access to Arbiter's support team in Sandy, Utah to assist with account setup and customer support.
Prior to the ArbiterGame agreement, ArbiterSports and MIAA collaborated through the state's use of ArbiterPay, which allows schools to pay officials and non-officials electronically. This capability ensured the timeliness and accuracy of payments, minimized administrative costs, and removed the hassle of manual transactions and 1099 generation.
"The MIAA has been a fabulous partner," said ArbiterSports President and CEO, Kyle Ford, "and as we continue to invest, innovate and grow, we're excited to expand the relationship. Through work with Massachusetts and other forward-thinking state associations, we're optimizing our current product set and introducing new solutions. We're working tirelessly daily to empower those that are changing lives through athletics."
About Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) is an organization that believes in building the future, one student at a time, and sponsors activities for 380 public and private high schools throughout the state. The association's offices are in Franklin, Massachusettes.
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When it comes to container gardening design, which should come first? Is it the container or the plants?
It doesn't really matter – all you need for a beautiful and successful container garden is the container, the plants, the right soil and water, and a certain amount of care and maintenance.
Everything else comes down to you own creativity.
Some times, I find a plant or flower that I just have to have – I have no idea where I'm going to put it or what I'm going to plant it in – I just know that I love its colors, foliage or something else about it. It "speaks" to me.
Other times, I might be browsing – at my local greenhouse or garden center, through an antique store, or maybe at a flea market or a sale. I'll find a great old bowl or pail or urn and I can see its possibilities as a flower planter.
There are all kinds of containers to use in your gardening and they come in a wide variety of materials.
But, no matter which way you approach your container gardening design – with the plants first, or the pot, there are some fundamental elements of design to consider. These are color, form and texture. Using one of them or a combination of two or three will help you create your best container garden.
Color makes the biggest impact in your garden. It is the first thing that is noticed. Using vivid reds, oranges and yellows in your container garden design will always have a big impact, especially from a distance. Up close, pastels of pinks, purples and blues are beautiful. I am partial to the pinks and purples, so I use reds and yellows for impact and curb appeal in the front of my house, and use the pinks and purples on my back deck and patio where I spend more time.
Certain colors work well in combinations. Red and green are complementary and so are yellow and violet, and orange and blue.
Different shades of the same color family also work well. Violet and red-violet are harmonious, as are reds and oranges, blues and violets, and blues and greens.
One color in container gardens can be quite effective. If you have a favorite color, try variations of that color to break up the garden and add definition.
If purple is your number one color, buy plants that are lavender, lilac, mauve or pink. You will have a monochromatic garden that is anything but monotonous! And don't forget that the green foliage on your plants will help add contrast as well.
It has been proven that color can affect emotions. Color in container gardens can be used to promote excitement or it can be used to create a peaceful, calm surrounding.
Maybe you like the vivid reds, yellow and oranges that make a bold statement and add high impact to your deck, patio, balcony or porch areas. If you entertain a lot, you might want to create a more festive look to your outside areas. If so, load up on those warm colored flowers and foliage.
But if you are more laid back, or use your garden area for yoga, meditation, reading, or just relaxing, you might want to choose more serene color in your container gardens – blues, purples and pinks.
The use of form in your container garden design can make a significant impact. This is the 3-dimensional element of gardening. This includes the shape of the plants, their height and spread and whether they are airy or solid. You can use one type of form or a combination of two or three – it's entirely up to you.
Arching, spiky, mounding, uniform or trailing?
Many ornamental grasses are arching. Spiky plants grow straight up. Salvia, lavender and cockscomb are a few you might want to try. Also, many grasses, succulents and cactus are spiky in structure also.
Chrysanthemums are an example of mounding plants. Geraniums and many annuals are uniform. Ivy is a trailing plant. Others to try are trailing fuchsia, verbena, petunias, lantana and nasturtiums.
Flowers and foliage are also described as being open or airy, or solid. A fern with feathery fronds is considered open because you can look through the plant and see what is behind it. It is "airy".
On the other hand, a hosta with its large, broad leaves is considered to be solid.
Arranging containers with structure in mind can create a classic, planned garden display. If you like a natural display, this may not be as important to you – play around with different flowers and foliage and see what type of garden you prefer. It is absolutely your choice.
But whether you like traditional container garden designs, or a carefree, natural look, arrange your plants in your pot before you commit them to the soil. If you decide later that you want to change something, that's the beauty of a container garden – pull it up, move it, or put it in another pot!
1. Start by placing a tall, spiky or arching plant in the center of the container.
2. Working from the center, plant mounding or compact plants around the tall plant.
3. Plant trailing plants along the outer edges of the container so they will spill down the sides.
This works great for boxes too. And if you're making a container garden to sit flat against a wall or in a corner, modify the plan by placing the tall, spiky or arching plant in the back, then work towards the front with the mounding flowers, and finish off with trailing plants in the front.
The structure of this container gardening design delivers a clean, organized look.
Achieve height in a container garden using ornamental grasses, tropicals like hibiscus, canna or elephants ear or architectural plants like yucca, agave or new Zealand flax.You can also use a trellis, garden stake or ornamental flag as your height.
Blooms and leaves can be smooth, shiny, coarse or crinkled. They can be silky to the touch or rough. Flowers and leaves can be all sorts of different sizes and shapes. Try different types of textures in your containers to see what unique combinations you can design. Make your containers "touchy-feely".
When blooms fade, foliage with pretty or interesting leaves, form and feel can see your container garden areas through till the next blooms come on. In the container here, when the blooms fade and are pinched back, the ornamental grass, green foliage and dark purple foliage will be a pretty display on their own.
Texture plays an especially big part in container gardening design for shaded areas.
There are fewer blooming plants for shade than there are for sun. Using plants with variations of roughness, silkiness, or form of leaf can help make up for the lack of color.
Ferns and hostas are two fantastic choices because they come in so many shades, have many variations of leaf shapes and sizes, and range from fine or airy to coarse and crinkly.
Try using coleus to add color. I've been using sweet potato vines too. Both are low maintenance and come in a myriad of colors.
The combinations of color, form and texture are unlimited. Find your favorite combinations for your container gardening design. Or, make containers of single plants and then group them to create your design.
Just make sure when you combine plants, their needs for sun, water and soil are the same. This container successfully uses all 3 design elements.
To find great plants in specific colors, structures or textures, visit the National Gardening Association's Plant Finder at garden.org. You can search for plants according to all three elements and narrow them to your growing region. Play around with the Plant Finder. It is a great resource when looking for plants to include in your container gardening design.


Is it time to get rid of Citizens United?
Recharge Your OWS Batteries Here!
Can the US Congress, Enact Laws that render Articles and Amendments of the United States Constitution null and void.
Occupy continues to wind down.
A Troll suplies proof that Private school is better than Public school. It is hysterical.
OWS Decision Time - what is OWS stance towards Noam Chomsky?
Why Have young American males become so weak?
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Сова́ сі́ра (Strix aluco) — птах родини Совові (Strigidae). Довжина 41—66 см, вага 450—1200 г. Ареал розповсюдження — Європа, Західний Сибір, Північна Африка. В Україні звичайний осілий птах Полісся, Лісостепу, Криму й Карпат. У степовій зоні  — рідкісний.

Корисний птах (знищує мишоподібних гризунів).

Зовнішній вигляд

Птах середніх розмірів, приблизно з ворону сіру з короткими крилами і коротким заокругленим хвостом. На голові 2 широкі довгасті смуги білого забарвлення з рябизною. Лицевий диск, як у сови довгохвостої, не обмежений і вгадується лише по структурі оперення або ж обмежений темною смугою. Очі доволі великі, чорні. Між очей над дзьобом валики з білого пір'я у вигляді півмісяців. Дзьоб сірий. Забарвлення буває сірим і рудим. У птахів сірого забарвлення спина буро-сіра, значно темніша ніж груди. На грудях великі довгасті темно-бурі або чорні плями, перекреслені тонкими поперечними штрихами. У рудої морфи спинна сторона бура, низ світліший, вохристо-рудий. Плямистість така ж як і у сірої морфи. На плечах, як правило, білі плями. У природі відрізняються від інших сов розмірами, великою крутою головою без «вушок».
Пухові пташенята в першому вбранні білі з вохристим відтінком на спині. Довкола очей круглі сіруваті плями. Забарвлення голови світліше ніж забарвлення грудей.

Крик самця у шлюбний період: «ху-ху-хуу». Крик самки: «кувіі-кувітт»; біля гнізда «бек-бек».

Особливості біології

Гніздовий період починається рано. На початку березня. Сова сіра в більшості випадків влаштовує гнізда в природних дуплах старих лип, дубів, тополь, берез, верб і осик. У карстових і гірських районах гніздиться в глибоких нішах і тріщинах скельних оголень бортів карстових ям, річкових долин. Дещо рідше гніздиться в людських спорудах: на горищах будинків, в дахах церков. Власного гнізда не робить, відкладаючи яйця на існуючий субстрат. Повна кладка 2-6 (частіше 3 — 5) білих яєць, в кінці березня — на початку квітня. Насиджує самка 30 днів. Пташенята стають дорослими через 35-40 днів.

Живляться мишоподібними переважно гризунами, рідше — комахами, птахами та жабами.

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Christians who are committed to social justice will likely agree with the assessment of theologian-activist Ched Myers that "We have long candy-coated and Disneyfied the Christmas story beyond biblical recognition." With the help of Myers, Richard Horsley, and others, I have come to appreciate that the nativity stories are not just one more set of fantasy tales in circulation around Christmastime that invite us to consume. Rather, in their fullness, they are a radical invitation to see God present in the world, first among the poor, and to believe in the capacity of everyday people to resist injustice and bring a new world to birth.
[Nativity stories] are a radical invitation to see God present in the world, first among the poor.
I've also found new appreciation for much of the season's music. Though sometimes buried in unheard verses at the bottom of the pages of our hymnals, carols present us with the sweeping epic of Christmas and all of its characters: unwed mothers, self-obsessed rulers, political refugees, homeless people, poor farmers, magicians, death squads, heavenly visitors, and even creation itself. Despite the accretions of tinsel and holiday emotionalism, the stories and songs of Christmas have a unique power to teach us and our children some core truths about Jesus and justice.
The carols we know have often been written and performed in privileged places, and are thus somewhat removed from the radical core of the nativity narratives. And yet, many of them have retained details of that radical narrative which make clear, as Horsley says, that empire and injustice do not simply provide the background of the story, but are indeed some of the major actors and forces against which Jesus, even as a child, stands against. Thus, holiday carols, properly heard, can rightly be counted among the "resistance literature" that is our Christmas narrative.
It is my sense that we need to crack through the "candy coating" of Christmas more than ever during the holiday season of 2016, for ourselves and for our children. For the message of Christmas is that "God is with us" even in the darkest of times of hate and oppression, present not just anywhere, but among the small, the broken, the stranger, and the excluded. I look forward to hearing these lessons anew with the bloggers ISN has gathered together.
The music of Elizabeth Mitchell has colored our family's days for many years. The authentic voices of women, men, and children, lacking that over-produced sound that often comes with music made for children and families, was a welcome part of my early parenting days, when I was exploring, in earnest, ways in which to give voice to authenticity, diversity, and cultural heritage in our cocoon of young family life.
Last year, at the start of Advent, I purchased a copy of Mitchell's The Sounding Joy: Christmas Songs In and Out of the Ruth Crawford Seeger Songbook, a collection of songs from Ruth Crawford Seeger's songbook. It took a few listens before I was on board with the album. It had that same unpolished, homegrown sound of Mitchell's other albums, but with many more voices–children of various ages, power-singers in their prime, the elderly–and the songs selected were primarily unfamiliar, not traditional Christmas songs.
"O Holy Night" didn't particularly appeal to me until I began to record a folky Christmas album for my friends some years back. Most versions I had heard, inside churches and out, seemed terribly overdramatic and pious—certainly not material for reflection on racial and social justice. But in the process of flipping through hymnals and trying songs out on guitar and banjo, I heard the melody, potential arrangements, and the lyrics afresh. The third verse jumped out at me: Truly he taught us to love one another / His law is love, and his gospel is peace / Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother / and in his name all oppression shall cease. I recorded the song with my sister, and it's been a favorite ever since. I especially like renditions by Sufjan Stevens, Josh T. Pearson, and this one, performed by Patti Smith at the Vatican.
With words penned in the mid-19th century by a French non-Christian socialist poet and translated into English by Unitarian minister and abolitionist John Dwight Sullivan, the song communicates not only the holiness of the incarnation but its politics as well. This is not some incarnational abstraction of "God becoming man (sic)" or of a generic love and peace entering the world. It is rather what Jon Sobrino calls the "scandalous" encounter of God and humanity: "a nearness of the mystery of God and a special nearness to the poor and oppressed." It is this holiness I want my daughter to encounter and to become as she enters into the stories of Christmas each year. And it is that chain-breaking incarnation of which I want our family to sing, in a time when police violence against people of color continues with heightened arrogance, when the phrase "Black lives matter" still generates resentful anger among white Americans, when Native communities still struggle against colonialist environmental racism, when Muslims and immigrants are captured by the suspicious gazes of xenophobia, when queer sisters and brothers wait in hope for equality and dignity, and when so many are shackled by deepening economic anxiety and homelessness.
The ancient Advent hymn "Creator of the Stars of Night" expresses our deep hope in Christ's work of healing and reconciliation. I am drawn to the version found in the Saint Helena Breviary from a community of lay and ordained Episcopal women. The poetic words reflect the monastic tradition of contemplative prayer, trained theological and liturgical nuance, and the expansive and inclusive language that is a gift of women's ministry – a gift that I hope to share with my daughters.
Michael Iafrate is Co-Coordinator of the Catholic Committee of Appalachia (CCA) and served as the lead author of CCA's "People's Pastoral," The Telling Takes Us Home: Taking Our Place in the Stories that Shape Us. He is a West Virginia native, a graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University ('99 and '03), and is completing a dissertation in theology for the University of St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto. His writing has appeared in National Catholic Reporter and Religion Dispatches and in the collections Secular Music and Sacred Theology, edited by Tom Beaudoin (Liturgical Press, 2013) and the forthcoming Music, Theology, and Justice, edited by Michael O'Connor, Christina Labriola, and Hyun-Ah Kim (Lexington Books, 2017). He is also a singer-songwriter and old time musician.
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It's part of the longest river in England, it has 45 locks, is home to over 25 species of fish, boasts three areas of outstanding natural beauty and it's the only river in Europe to have a national trail follow its entire length.
See our map of the River Thames featuring things to do, accommodation and restaurants along its path or our what's on guide.
Starting as a small trickle in the Cotswolds the River Thames travels over 210 miles through the heart of some of England's most picturesque towns, right into the centre of London and eventually, out into the North Sea.
Whether you're a holiday-maker, a fisherman, boater or just in search of something to do at the weekend, you will find everything you need on the banks of the River Thames. Latest news and a list of useful contact is available at www.riverthamesnews.com
Thames MotorBoaters Association - The Thames MotorBoaters Association (TMBA) is an association of owners of powered vessels registered with the Environment Agency for use on the River Thames between Lechlade and Teddington www.tmba.org.uk
Interesting facts about the River Thames:
The River Thames may take its name from the Sanskrit Tamas meaning "dark" as its waters are often dark and cloudy; another school of thought is that it is named after the Roman Tam meaning "wide" and Isis meaning water.
Henley-on-Thames is famous for its regatta which started in 1839 and gained royal patronage in 1851. The first Oxford and Cambridge boat races were held here and finished at Henley bridge.
Buscot Lock, just east of Lechlade, is the smallest lock on the river.
Pangbourne, where the river Pang flows into the River Thames, is famous as the home of Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind in the Willows and also as the place where Jerome K. Jerome's three men in a boat finish their journey at the Swan Inn.
Just downriver from Pangbourne is Mapledurham House, dating from 1588, and thought to be the model for Toad Hall.
The non-tidal River Thames is home to over 25 species of coarse fish.
The Thames Path follows the river for 296km (184 miles) from its source, making it the longest riverside walk in Europe.
How deep is the River Thames? It is about 20 metres at its deepest . To get the depth of water at Mean High Water Springs (MHWS) you can add around 5 metres to that depth.
Information about the River Thames
Find out what's on along the river each year including numerous regattas, festivals and other water-nased fun.
Learn what there is to do by the River Thames with everything from boating and fishing to walking and dining.
There are plenty of places to stay on the river, but to really experience the Thames at its finest, there are plenty of options for boating holidays.


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Arsenal keeping an eye on £10m defensive addition
Taylor Williams | 17:15 20/09/16
He's been out injured for Manchester United this season and the Red Devils are now ready to sell Phil Jones in January with Arsenal keeping tabs on the situation, report The Sun.
Reportedly available for around £10 million with United keen to remove his £110,000-a-week wages from the wage bill, Liverpool are also monitoring his situation according to the report.
Sidelined with knee ligament issues, Jones watched Jose Mourinho splash £30 million on Eric Bailly in the summer with the England international slipping down the pecking order at Old Trafford.
Still just 24-years-old of course, Sir Alex Ferguson once infamously claimed that Jones could eventually become the best Manchester United player in club history but he's lost his way since the Scot departed in 2013.
Arsenal have previously been linked with the former Blackburn Rovers man and despite signing Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia in the summer, Per Mertesacker is now 31-years-old with Arsene Wenger potentially still on the lookout for a younger successor.
A so-called United source in The Sun's report claimed: "Jose is looking to offload Jones. They have reached the end of the line with him.
"Arsenal have asked about him in the past along with Chris Smalling, and they are keeping an eye on his situation."
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Home MUSIC Vinyl Cave Vinyl Cave: "It's a Holiday Soul Party" by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
Vinyl Cave: "It's a Holiday Soul Party" by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
by Bob Koch
"It's a Holiday Soul Party" by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, 2015.
I've bought an unknowable number of records over the years. Being a cheapskate by nature, the number of new records is a more reasonable figure, in comparison to the mysterious infinity of the grand total. However, I have never bought a new Christmas LP… until now. Not even when Nick Lowe put one out. (I did buy the August Teens excellent Sleigher CD EP, however).
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings released their own holiday platter in 2015, and even though I knew it would be good — I own and love virtually everything else the group has put out — I couldn't quite convince myself to pick up this album last year, for essentially one reason: the inclusion of an interpretation of "The Little Drummer Boy," a song that is definitely in my top five most egregiously horrific concoctions ever created by songwriters. While I had confidence the Dap Kings could somehow salvage something good from the pa-rum-pum-pum-pum disaster zone, the 2015 holiday season came and went before I ever picked up a copy of It's a Holiday Soul Party.
However, it is now 2016, and something far worse than a bad song is on record: The world has lost Sharon Jones to the pancreatic cancer she had been fighting for the last few years. It's a bittersweet spin hearing this album now that she is gone, but also a comforting one. The music she created with the Dap Kings will be here long after all of us follow her to whatever awaits on the other side. And her genuine, caring personality will never be forgotten by anyone who had the chance to meet her, or just see her interact with fans at one of the regular post-show merch table sessions with concertgoers.
Enough existential musings; what about the music? Well, the aforementioned "Funky Little Drummer Boy" is indeed the only version ever waxed of this chestnut-that-should-roast-on-an-open-fire that I can enjoy. The martial beat is thankfully dispensed with for a mid-tempo R&B treatment. The album also includes a couple of the group's previous holiday single A-sides, the instant classic "Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects" and Binky Griptite's solo jam "World of Love." There's a few more new originals along with some nice takes on expected standards such as "White Christmas," "Silent Night" and "Please Come Home for Christmas."
"Please Come Home for Christmas" by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Overall, it's about as close to an essential waxing in anyone's discography as a holiday release gets, thanks to Jones' soulful singing (with the help of backups by Saun & Starr, of course) and the rock-solid music of the mighty Dap Kings. As a bonus, the copy I picked up also includes a 45 pairing two of the album's tracks (this version is available only from Barnes & Noble). Sharon Jones may have left us, but her music will live on. (Daptone DAP-037, 2015; with download code).
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Q: Error when using pander on a data.table created with data.table::dcast this is more a question of interest, as I found a work-around, although I don't find it pretty.
When I updated the pander package (to 0.6.1) an error started to occure whenever I try to to use pander() on a data.table in wide format that was constructed from a data.table (package version 1.10.4-3 or older) in long format using data.table::dcast():

Error in data.table::setattr(x, "row.names", row.names.dt) :
    row names must be 'character' or 'integer', not 'double'

I tried to remove any row names, but to no avail.  After some research, I found out that with reshape2::dcast there is no error, but reshape2::dcast transforms the data.table in a data.frame, which isn't something I want. Of course I could transform the data.frame back into a data.table.
Here is some sample code that produces the error for me:
library(pander)
library(data.table)

dt.long <- data.table(time=c(1, 1, 2, 2), T=c("c", "t", "c", "t"), count=c(10, 15, 15, 20))
pander(dt.long) # this works fine

dt.wide <- dcast(dt.long, time~T, value.var = "count")
row.names(dt.wide) <- NULL # doesn't help
row.names(dt.wide) <- c() # doesn't help either
pander(dt.wide) # produces error

# work-around
library(reshape2)
dt.wide <- dcast(dt.long, time~T, value.var = "count")
pander(dt.wide) # works fine
class(dt.wide) # but this is a data.frame
dt.wide <- data.table(dt.wide) # now it is a data.table again

Is there a simple way to keep the data as data.table and use pander as it worked before?
I use R version 3.3.2, in case this matters.
Thank you in advance!

A: It is the additional attributes that creates the problem.  Set the 'sorted' attr to 'NULL' and it should work
dt.wide <- dcast(dt.long, time~T, value.var = "count")
attr(dt.wide, "sorted") <- NULL

Or use setattr
setattr(dt.wide, 'sorted', NULL)
pander(dt.wide)
#----------------
# time   c    t
#------ ---- ----
#  1     10   15

#  2     15   20
#----------------

A: Besides the obvious workaround to coerce dt.wide to data.frame in the call to pander() (dt.wide remains unchanged)
pander(as.data.frame(dt.wide))

----------------
 time   c    t
------ ---- ----
  1     10   15

  2     15   20
----------------

the data.table method of pander() has a keys.as.row.names parameter (see ?pander.data.table). This parameter is TRUE by default.
So, another workaround is to set this parameter to FALSE:
pander(dt.wide, keys.as.row.names = FALSE)

----------------
 time   c    t
------ ---- ----
  1     10   15

  2     15   20
----------------

However, I believe there is a bug in pander() as dt.wide is not keyed. It just has the sorted attribute set to time:
str(dt.wide)

Classes 'data.table' and 'data.frame':    2 obs. of  3 variables:
 $ time: num  1 2
 $ c   : num  10 15
 $ t   : num  15 20
 - attr(*, ".internal.selfref")=<externalptr>
 - attr(*, "sorted")= chr "time"

Note that if column time is defined as integer, pander(dt.wide) doesn't throw an error but is omitting the time column from the result.
(See GitHub issue).

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