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Hamas and Its Discontents
The Battle Over Islamic Rule in Gaza
Hamas is facing increasing threats from its more extremist and Islamist rivals. Will the rule of Palestinian nationalism hold in Gaza?
Tuesday, September 22,2009 11:02
by Barak Mendelsohn Foreign Affairs
Last month, Hamas security forces stormed the Ibn-Taymiyah mosque in the Gaza town of Rafah, killing a number of members of an insurgent Islamic sect called Jund Ansar Allah (JAA), along with the group's leader, Abdel-Latif Moussa. The violent clash was a reminder of the mounting difficulties Hamas has faced in consolidating its power in Gaza since Israel's military campaign there this past January -- as well as its resolve to suppress, even crush, any challenges to its authority. In recent months, Hamas has developed an increasingly acrimonious relationship with the various salafi groups in the Gaza Strip, and the battle at the Ibn-Taymiyah mosque marked a new low in this struggle. It is likely that from the ruins of the mosque emerged the Palestinian Islamists' first important martyr.
On August 14, Moussa and about a hundred of his followers, including armed men strapped with explosive belts, holed themselves in the mosque. The conflict between Hamas and JAA, a relative newcomer to the family of Palestinian militant groups, had been brewing for a few weeks. Hamas had accused the group of bombing Internet cafés, music stores, foreign schools, and weddings -- allegations the group denied. In turn, JAA complained that Hamas had persecuted its members, confiscated money and equipment worth $120,000, and even tried to kidnap its Syrian military commander, Abu Abdallah al-Muhajir. At the mosque, Moussa and his followers refused to surrender to the Hamas forces gathered outside, and ensuing fighting left 22 dead.
The question is why Hamas -- which prides itself on being an Islamist movement -- used such violence against a fellow Islamist group.
Moussa and the JAA challenged the core of Hamas' legitimacy -- its credentials as a religious movement. When it joined the Palestinian political system before elections in January 2006, Hamas presented itself as the Islamic alternative to the secular, corrupt, and failing Fatah movement. But as it gained political power, Hamas learned how difficult it is to maintain an image of religious purity and began to reconsider its strategy.
Hamas gradually found itself exposed to many of the same accusations it had previously directed at the Palestinian Authority. Jihadi organizations, particularly al Qaeda, criticized Hamas' willingness to join a democratic political process, which they perceived as contradicting Islam. This criticism increased after Hamas gained complete control over Gaza in June 2007. Salafis had hoped to implement sharia law in Gaza and were outraged when Hamas declared -- in an effort to assuage local fears and to project a moderate image to the international community -- that it would not do so. To Palestinian salafis, this was the ultimate betrayal. Indeed, in his last sermon, Moussa said that Hamas' authority to govern was tied to its willingness to implement sharia, and he warned that without it Hamas is no more than a secular party using the slogans of Islam.
Hard-line groups such as JAA have also denounced Hamas' differing policies toward the Islamists and Israel. According to their accusations, Hamas is targeting the salafis, or the true believers -- arresting them and stealing their property -- while it avoids attacking Israel, even protecting it by preventing Islamist groups from carrying out attacks. Moussa declared that, unlike Hamas, the JAA never directed its weapons against its Muslim brothers.
As long as this challenge was restricted to fiery rhetoric, Hamas appeared willing to tolerate it. But when Moussa announced the establishment of an Islamic emirate in Gaza, he crossed Hamas' red line. The declaration suggested that JAA intended to move beyond vocal criticism in resisting Hamas' control over Gaza. Such an interpretation may not have been far from the truth -- Moussa called for citizens in Gaza to join the emirate and bring their weapons to the mosque.
The resulting clash revealed that although Hamas and the secular Fatah remain the primary Palestinian factions, new and increasingly influential alternative power bases have emerged. This proliferation of salafi groups has placed additional constraints on Hamas. Now, when crafting policy, it must not only take into account Fatah, Israel, and the international community but also a vocal and extreme Islamic opposition at home. This leaves it uncomfortably stuck between two forces. In one example, its popularity declined when it imposed some Islamic legal and behavior codes on Gaza, yet such measures failed to satisfy the salafis who demanded the full implementation of sharia law.
Although these Islamist challengers are still small in number, they are enjoying a boost in public support and represent a growing worry for Hamas. This is perhaps unsurprising, given the declining support for Hamas among Palestinians and its precarious position in Gaza. The Israeli military campaign weakened Hamas by exposing its failure to deliver on its promises. Gaza suffered greatly from the offensive, whereas Hamas demonstrated little ability to inflict significant losses on the Israeli side. Eight months after the fighting, Hamas has been unable to get the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip lifted, and reconstruction has barely started.
Adding insult to injury, Fatah is enjoying a resurgence in Palestinian public opinion. At a general convention last month, it elected a new and younger generation of leaders. Meanwhile, the considerably improved quality of life for Palestinians in the West Bank stands in stark contrast to the gloom inside the Gaza Strip. Under Fatah control, the West Bank has seen an impressive rate of economic growth, greater personal security, and an expanded ability to travel. And despite a newfound conciliatory tone toward the Obama administration, Hamas has failed to convince the United States to alter its policy toward the movement, leaving it scrambling for a seat at the negotiating table.
Although fighting Israel proved to be very costly, abandoning violence may exact a similar price on Hamas' standing in Gaza. Since the war ended, Hamas has temporarily halted its fire to allow for negotiations with Israel on opening borders and exchanging prisoners. This cease-fire has yet to produce tangible benefits -- but it has exposed Hamas to salafi criticism. Even more alarming for Hamas, the temporary abandonment of the military struggle has proven controversial among its military ranks and is threatening to undermine the movement's internal cohesion. Al Qaeda has called for members of Hamas to defect. Though such statements have had limited traction so far, there is evidence that discontent within Hamas is growing, as seen by the number of former Hamas fighters who have recently spoken out against the movement's national orientation.
As its position in Gaza has grown weaker, Hamas has shown itself more willing to take extreme measures to squash emerging threats to its authority. But such crackdowns are becoming riskier. Unlike past internal conflicts, the assault on JAA produced the martyrdom of a high-profile Islamist leader who is likely to become a symbol for salafis. Moussa may not have been a very important figure in life, but his death echoed far beyond the Gaza Strip, provoking a wave of condemnation by jihadi groups throughout the Middle East. The angry denunciations issued by such influential Islamist scholars as Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi in Jordan and Abu Basir al-Tartusi in the United Kingdom should be a particularly worrisome development for Hamas. But, at least for the moment, these heavyweights have stopped short of calling for direct action.
Hamas may soon find that its attempt to prevent the unification of the diverse salafi groups in Gaza around Moussa and his emirate could lead these groups to coalesce around his memory. Among many Palestinian Islamists, the killing of Moussa and his followers was a declaration of war and a sign that Hamas is seeking to annihilate them. Even those salafi followers who believed in a quiet, more passive struggle may now adopt more active and potentially violent resistance against the Hamas regime. Although Hamas' power remains superior to anything the salafis -- or even Fatah -- may conjure up, it is now faced with another threat to its already embattled regime.
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Ukraine, EU plan to draft document on energy crisis prevention
BRUSSELS. Nov 17 (Interfax) - Ukraine and the European Union have agreed to draw up a document that would help prevent crises in the energy sector, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Petro Poroshenko told journalists in Brussels.
"We have not yet decided whether it will be a trilateral document or a document between Ukraine and the European Union aimed at preventing crisis situations in the energy sector in advance. An agreement to draft this document was received today, and our experts will start working on it in the near future," he said.
Energy security was also addressed at Poroshenko's meeting with his counterparts from EU states, which are members of the so-called group of friends for Ukraine, in Brussels on Tuesday.
"We expressed hope that Ukraine and the European Union will take serious steps that will allow us to join the energy community. There are sound prospects for this today," the Ukrainian minister said.

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News / Covid-19
eThekwini community vaccination sites closes over Christmas due to low uptake
The metro has encouraged eThekwini residents to register to receive the Covid-19 vaccination.
Picture: Gallo Images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has announced the closure of all community vaccination sites, including mobile beachfront vaccine pop-up sites, over the Christmas long weekend and on New Year's Day.
With KwaZulu-Natal currently leading South Africa in the rate of new Covid-19 infections, the eThekwini Metro said it was closing down the vaccination centres due to the low numbers of people getting vaccinated, and the increased rate of infections among health care workers due to the current fourth wave.
The vaccination centres will be shut down on public holidays, and on the weekends of 25 to 27 December 2021 and 31 to 1 January 2022.
The metro has encouraged eThekwini residents to register to receive the Covid-19 vaccination, saying evidence showed that vaccinations remain the most effective defence in reducing severe illness and death.
Government has been pushing for more citizens to get jabbed against the virus due to the emergence of the Omicron variant, but just over 27 million people have received their jabs in South Africa, with many more yet to receive their second vaccine shots.
ALSO READ: NICD confirms Omicron infections are less severe than Delta variant
Early data from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) showed this week that the threat of severe illness and hospitalisation in people infected with the Omicron variant is much lower compared to those infected with the previous Delta variant.
The NICD said the reduced severity could be in part the result of high population immunity (herd immunity) due to previous infection from Covid-19 or the uptake of vaccines.
On Thursday, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) also approved the second dose of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine or booster shot.
Those who received the Pfizer vaccine, which is an mRNA vaccine, are also eligible to get a J&J booster shot, with the rollout of the shots in South Africa beginning on Friday.
READ MORE: Sahpra approves J&J's Covid booster shot for adults from Friday
Covid tests price cut
At the same time, South Africa's three largest private pathology groups, Pathcare, Lancet Laboratories and Ampath, have agreed to the price reduction of Covid-19 Rapid Antigen tests to no more than R150 inclusive of VAT with immediate effect.
This was after the laboratories reached an agreement with the Competition Commission.
The price reduction would remain in effect for two years from the date of confirmation of the consent agreements as orders of the Competition Tribunal.
Earlier this month, the Competition Commission reached an agreement with Ampath, Lancet and Ampath on the reduction of Covid-19 PCR test prices.
In terms of the agreement, the labs agreed to reduce the price of the Covid PCR test from R850 to less than R500 per test inclusive of VAT.
Compiled by Thapelo Lekabe. Additional reporting by Molefe Seeletsa
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Exciting Developments on the Horizon for a FundRaiser Software
Autumn Shirley
With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas and the end of the year right around the corner, now is a great time for both reflection and forward thinking. Lately, I've been thinking about the ways that I am grateful for FundRaiser Software and the huge FundRaiser Family that comes with it – I've been here for more than fifteen years and have had the great honor to work with some of the most amazing co-workers and customers during this time. I've seen the company, the software, and the customers grow and change so much over the years that it's hard to believe that we had such humble beginnings!
When I began working here, we did not have a central office and were one of the pioneers of the remote workforce movement. I worked from a home office with a (very touchy) satellite internet connection and used our FundRaiser DOS program to keep track of leads, customers, and notes. We had just released our first Windows version and were working to convert customers from DOS to Windows, as well as onboard new customers. We didn't have much competition back then, either – we were one of about three vendors creating donor management software at that time.
Program News
Program News - A Better Looking FundRaiser
Interested in knowing more about what the future holds for your software?
It's no secret that, while FundRaiser is a very robust program, the interface is, frankly, outdated. As a small privately-owned company, we have had to choose how to allocate our resources very carefully and we have put other development projects ahead of updating the interface. Fortunately, that is changing now and we are pleased to offer you an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming release.
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Out on a limb that's big enough
I am going to go out on a limb here-- I believe that in order to enjoy life you have to really get into it, and sometimes that includes taking risks. If you are like me, you may like to take them slowly, a step at a time, with thoughtful pauses. Or you may just sprint ahead.
One way or another, you may find yourself out on the proverbial limb: even though it is holding you up at the moment, you aren't quite sure if it will continue to hold you, or where the next step is.
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Phase-Out Plan for Single and Multi-User
Phase 1:
Announcement of the phase-out. This occurred in August 2012. We announced that we will be phasing-out our single and multi user licenses in favor of either the Client/Server license or FundRaiser Hosted. This was due to increasing limitations of the antiquated licenses; customers were reporting very slow speeds when accessing FundRaiser on their network, and our development team was reporting that these licenses were not functioning properly in certain networking environments or on new Operating Systems. This lead us to shift our customers to the Client/Server license or the Hosted platform, both of which are built on cutting-edge technology allowing for optimal performance.
In this phase, we will discontinue program updates for single and multi user licenses. Beginning in September 2015 (three full years after we announced the mandatory upgrade), all FundRaiser updates and new features will require the Client/Server license or the Hosted platform. We will also phase-out the sale price of the Client/Server license on October 31st - our vendor has mandated this.
Phase 3 (current phase):
Finally, we will discontinue Support for single and multi user licenses. This phase will begin on August 1st, 2016. After August 2016, we will no longer support the single or multi user licenses for FundRaiser. All customers who wish to retain our Support services must upgrade by then.
How will upgrading to Client/Server benefit you?
FundRaiser will be FASTER.
In the Client/Server version, FundRaiser will still be installed locally, on your machine. What's different is the way you see and access your data from your workstations.
When a user runs the program, it does not open the files directly, as it does in the Multi-User platform. Instead, the server opens the files on behalf of the client (the user at the workstation) and provides whatever data from the files that they need. When the user makes changes, their program sends those changes back to the server, which inserts it into the data files for them. This results in significantly less network traffic, and substantial speed differences.
FundRaiser will be MORE SECURE.
Because the workstation is not actually running the entire program over your network, as it does with Multi-User, the Client/Server version results in significant risk reduction in terms of data corruption. Should you experience a server crash or power failure, for example, it has built-in failsafes that will automatically restore the data back to the last complete transaction. This is not true of the Multi-User version.
Additionally, added security measures can be taken on the server to protect the data against intrusion or theft.
FundRaiser can have automatic ONLINE DONATIONS
With the Client/Server license, you can use our Donor Portal for Online Donations to receive and record online donations automatically! The Donor Portal also gives your donors the option of creating an account so they can log-in in the future and donate again, see past giving history, print receipts, reports, etc. And, coming soon, they will also be able to set up and manage recurring donations!
FundRaiser can be accessed REMOTELY.
If you would like to be able to log-in to FundRaiser from home or while you're traveling, you'll need the Client/Server license. With Client/Server, you will be able to use a remote desktop service and a Virtual Private Network to access FundRaiser from anywhere.
Back from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville
Joshua and I have just returned from our second year attending and exhibiting at the National Religious Broadcasting Convention in Nashville, TN, and what a year it was! It was very inspiring to be surrounded by so many passionate and engaged community leaders! I have returned feeling refreshed, invigorated, and excited about what the future holds for us. I found myself thinking over and over, as I met some of the most amazing people, "This is what it's all about. This is why we do this."
We really enjoyed the opportunity to meet with some of our new customers from last year, as well as customers who have been using FundRaiser for years. At one point, Joe Emert and his lovely wife, Jenny (both pictured at right, along with myself), from Life Radio Ministries were chatting with us, when Eric Jingst and Aaron Darr from WLMB-TV40 walked up. Joe said he remembered reading their recent Case Study (published in February's newsletter) that they were using some parts of FundRaiser which he hadn't explored yet, and he'd like to talk with them about that some more to see if it could work for his organization.
FundRaiser founder starts new nonprofit
Gene Weinbeck, founder and lead programmer of FundRaiser, has also recently helped found a local nonprofit, the Ozark Small Business Incubator (OzSBI). OzSBI helps new business owners bring their creative vision to life. About his involvement in OzSBI, Gene says, "For me, starting a business is the most fun, it's creative. By being involved in OzSBI, I get to share in the creative excitement of starting a business."OzSBI just opened its doors this fall. Gene is one of several people who have been working for the past 6 years on getting the nonprofit started. Gene says he's used a lot of what he's learned from FundRaiser customers over the years. "For instance, we're one of the few incubators in the world that has a membership program for the general public. It is an advantage because when people are members they feel more involved and connected. It is an additional source of income, and it helps spread the word about OzSBI." "We are also using FundRaiser online to keep track of memberships and clients, and using the FundRaiser Donor Portal for donations, memberships, and soon for workshop reservations." Now that OzSBI is working with clients, Gene will be involved as a mentor. "I've learned a lot about various aspects of business because of all my years with FundRaiser so I have something to share."
Using FundRaiser to gain a deeper understanding of your audience
What does the winning of broadcast awards have to do with donor management software? More than you might think!WLMB-TV40 has been recognized for the excellence of its broadcasting with many awards, including 4 time winner of TV Station of the Year by NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) and 7 time winner of the Peoples Choice Award. Visible in their programming is a deep understanding of their audience, and this is where FundRaiser comes in...
See you at National Religious Broadcasters Conference?
We are going to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention Feb 18 - 21, just a little over a week from now! We had a wonderful time last year; it was so invigorating and inspiring to be surrounded by passionate, engaged nonprofit leaders. We enjoyed so much having the opportunity to meet with some of our clients there, and we hope to connect with more of you this year, too. We'll be at Booth #463, and will be looking for you!
Simple segmenting for your newsletter
Yesterday, I heard a great simple idea on how to target newsletters to different segments of your mailing list. If you are sending out an email newsletter to your donors, you can easily customize that content to your donors' specific interests with a little reformatting.You are probably already including a variety of articles in order to appeal to a variety of interests among your donors. So, to help them connect to the specific content that interests them:
First, create segments of your mailing list. You can use data in FundRaiser to do this, such as what motivated the donor to donate; are they volunteering at your organization; have they attended events; or similar data that helps you understand what your donor might want to hear about your organization.Then, when you are ready to send your email newsletter, simply make one copy of it for each segment that you have defined. Now, move the article that is of most interest to a specific segment to the top of the newsletter. Voila, send the appropriately formatted newsletter to each segment, and watch to see if your response increases. Thanks to Heidi Tobias at Constant Contact for sharing this idea.
How are the tax summary letters going?
We're wishing smooth sailing at this busy time of year! How are things going with producing tax summary letters? If you run into questions about using FundRaiser, please contact us for help !
Smudge, office cat, goes to the Christmas party
Let me introduce you to Smudge, our office cat. Since early this summer, Smudge spends working hours at the main office. During non-working hours, she bunks with Gene Weinbeck, founder and lead programmer for FundRaiser. At the office, she snoozes on window sills, leaps over key boards, races up sectional dividers, and generally keep us from getting too serious. She has quickly found a way into our hearts, and now no office gathering is complete without her. For the Christmas party, she happily joined us at Autumn and Josh Shirley's house for the celebration. She's very comfortable there, as it was her first home, after being rescued from a school parking lot. During the party, she lurked around our ankles, checked out Santa's hat, and enjoyed some cuddles from Marcy Weinbeck (in photo at right), co-founder of FundRaiser.
Relaxing at the FundRaiser Christmas party
This year at the FundRaiser Christmas party, we all seemed to be in a mellow mood... except occasionally our office cat, Smudge (more on that later). James Ware (in photo at left), our main sales rep, brought a pitcher of margaritas, and it is possible that this helped, but at least it didn't hurt. No dancing on the tables or other classic 'office party' humiliations. I'd say we enjoy being together, and the Mexican food everyone brought helped, too. I'm not sure it all classified as strictly Mexican, but it did classify as good and even interesting. Sherry, who works in FundRaiser Tech Support, brought cheese cake made from the milk of the goats she raises. If you've never tried her goat milk cheesecake, then don't wrinkle your nose... it is excellent.
Joe Salrin (in photo at right) spent the time relaxing from his work doing data conversion at FundRaiser. If you ever need to move your data from a previous program into FundRaiser, Joe is the one that you talk to.
How do you respond to technology changes?
I was recently asked what my greatest technology challenge was, during an interview for TechSoup . For me, it's keeping up with changes. Sometimes you can participate those changes directly, for instance by giving input to us here at FundRaiser that could influence how we develop the software. Other times, you may not have much say about the a change, but you can choose your attitude and adjustment to it, for instance the growing importance of online fundraising, highlighted in our case study with Sacred Heart Radio this month. A pleasant change at the FundRaiser office is the addition of Jonathan Smith to the FundRaiser tech support team. He joined us in August. He has previously worked in internet technology for a large phone company, and more recently as a computer instructor for Missouri State University.
Cleaning up after the 'other tornado'
On May 25, a few days after the tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri, another set of tornados passed by my house in eastern Missouri. The storms moved north, touching down briefly in a few places. No one was killed, but where tornados touched down, they caused significant damage. One of the places hard hit was Dhammasukha Meditation Center in Annapolis, Missouri. I know the residents there (who are also FundRaiser users) and so I was happy to pack up my chain saw and go help them clean up last weekend.
Dhammasukha Center has two sections of buildings. The upper section was untouched by the tornado, but in the lower section nearly every building was destroyed. The only structures left untouched were the two with people in them, and even these had the shingles stripped from the roof. One of the women was sucked out of her door and thrown onto the porch of the neighboring building. There, she was able to grab a hold of the front door by her fingers and drag herself in. She and another woman hunkered down in a corner and rode the storm out, while trees fell on all sides and the other buildings were destroyed. Although the noise must have been intense, they both said they had the sense of absolute stillness and peace.
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Volunteering in Joplin - My Impressions
Gene Weinbeck
On Wednesday (June 1, 2011) FundRaiser sent a carload of volunteers to help with the disaster relief in Joplin, which is just 3 hours from here. I was one of them. These are my impressions…
We worked with a crew of about 20 from one of several disaster relief centers (I would estimate that there were about 200 volunteers just at this one, which was coordinated by the Baptist convention). We were working on the outskirts of the worst of the damage – where there were still houses standing. The houses might have lost parts of a roof, or had part of the house caved in, siding blown off, windows blown in, etc, but they were habitable and the occupants were there.
Spring Cleaning - Not Just for Dust Bunnies Anymore!
I am so glad that spring is finally here! After a long, cold, gray winter, it has been a long time coming!
Having all of the windows open at work really jump-starts my annual spring cleaning. This year, I'm not just going after the dust bunnies - I've also been reorganizing my desk, my calendar, and my databases, and making sure that everything is updated and in tip-top shape for a busy year. Updating my software and contacts always seems to take a back burner to answering the phones, responding to email, sending out invoices, and putting out fires...and I suspect that a lot of our FundRaiser customers are experiencing the same challenges. But it's amazing how much more efficiently I can work with a clean desk, an updated calendar, and the newest fixes for all my different software applications! I've noticed, for example, that I can really walk into the office, sit down, and get started with my day, instead of spending 15 minutes sorting through all the notes and paperwork scattered around my desk. When I log in to our CRM software, I can see all the calls I need to make today right on my homepage, instead of them being buried in page 3, behind all the calls I was supposed to make yesterday or last week. I also updated it to the newest version recently, which took care of a pesky bug that was causing all of my scheduled tasks to appear an hour earlier than they were scheduled for, and gave me several new options for building reports. Updating my browser to the newest version of Firefox also solved some problems I was having with unexplained slowdowns and bad page loads.
Back from NRB
Recently, Joshua and I had the opportunity to attend and exhibit at the 2011 National Religious Broadcasting Convention in Nashville, TN. I cannot easily describe how invigorating and inspiring it was to be surrounded by passionate, engaged nonprofit leaders for four whole days! It's so easy to get so caught up with everyday management details, that I sometimes forget why I got involved in this business in the first place. The convention was a wonderful reminder of how much I love working with nonprofits. I can honestly say that I love my job because I get to work with the most important people in the world.While we were there, we also had the opportunity to meet with some of our clients, many of whom have been with us for a long time. Caleb, Jennifer (in photo at left with Joshua Shirley), and Josh Weiss from CrossTalk Ministries came by to meet us and could not have been more kind! They have been using FundRaiser since 1999, and are a brilliant example of a nonprofit who has really made the best use of donor management software, beginning with FundRaiser Basic and upgrading over the years all the way up to Professional Hosted! You can read the story or how CrossTalk has used FundRaiser to increase their donor base in their case study here. We also met Joe Emert (in photo at right with Joshua Shirley) from Life Radio Ministries, who spent a long time talking with Joshua about some of the ways he uses FundRaiser to manage their events, and to provide us with some thoughtful input for future development. Joe was so kind to share so much of his time with us.
Granita Recipe
Lemon-Mint Granita
What could possibly be more refreshing on a hot Summer day then an icy granita? This is a wonderful recipe to make with the kids (or, why not have them do it while you sit by the pool), and there is also a fabulous adult version. Both are wonderful!
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I hope you have your wallets ready ladies! It's time for the Nordstrom Mascara Madness Event! You know the one where you buy 2 mascaras and get one free? The event is Saturday, Nov 5th.
What is the Nordstrom Mascara Madness Event?
The event is hosted twice a year and it's the perfect time to buy high-end mascaras. If you time it right, and plan in advance, you could buy all your annual mascara needs during the bi-annual Nordstrom Mascara Madness event and always get a deal. What will you be picking up? Cant wait to see what every one posts on the 'gram. By the way, if you aren't, follow me on IG – search for ahhhsoneo!
Pre-sale starts soon so make sure to buy in advance as sometimes stores run out of your favourite brands. This year I'm thinking Chanel,Charlotte Tillsbury, Gucci, Tom Ford, Dior? I usually buy my staple like the Chanel Les Volumes mascara during the Nordstrom Mascara Madness Event, then experiment with the second mascara and the freebie.
What do you recommend? Any new mascaras out there that I really need to try?
I usually buy a new mascara every six months and I do not use mascara a lot so, I sometimes end up tossing the only one I hoard for six months. I'll look out for your haul on your IG Feed.
Thanks for sharing info about the sale.
I'm obsessed with mascara, I have really short stubby lashes so I need it! This event is typically the only time of year that I will buy highend mascaras now so I tell myself i am getting a deal!


Simple and subtle, engrave your loved one's handwriting or a hand drawn symbol to make this piece your own.
The base Simple Personalized Handwriting Necklace design includes a 16" or 18" chain, one hand-stamped 5/8" round rimmed charm, and one semi-precious 3mm stone charm and custom engraving of your artwork.
Because of the charm size, a small, one-word and simple design is best for this piece. This piece is also good for hand-drawn symbols.
This design is deep engraved and custom made in our California studio. As each unique piece is crafted by hand, slight variations will occur. For more on the process of deep engraved jewelry, visit our Details Section.


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The Mazda Cosmo is an automobile which was produced by Mazda from 1967 to 1995. Throughout its history, the Cosmo served as a "halo" vehicle for Mazda, with the first Cosmo successfully launching the Mazda Wankel engine. The final generation of Cosmo served as Mazda's flagship vehicle in Japan, being sold as the Eunos Cosmo through its luxury Eunos division in Japan.
Mazda chose to use the name "cosmo", reflecting international cultural fascination with the Space Race, as Mazda wanted to showcase the rotary engine as forward-thinking, with a focus on future developments and technology.
1 Series L10A/L10B (1967–1972)
1.1 Racing
1.2 Series I
1.3 Series II
2 Series CD (1975–1981)
3 Series HB (1981–1989)
4 Series JC (Eunos Cosmo, 1990–1996)
Series L10A/L10B (1967–1972)
Series L10A/L10B
Heiji Kobayashi
2-door coupé
982cc 0810 (Series I), 110hp
982cc 0813 (Series II), 130hp
2,200 mm (86.6 in)
4,140 mm (163.0 in)
940 kg (2,072.3 lb)
The first Mazda to bear the Cosmo name (called the 110S on models intended for export) was (along with the NSU Ro80) one of the first production cars to feature a 2-rotor Wankel engine. A prototype was presented at the 1964 Tokyo Motor Show, one month before the 1964 Summer Olympics, and after the introduction of the NSU Spider at the Frankfurt Motor Show; 80 pre-production Cosmos were produced for the Mazda test department (20) and for dealership testing (60) between 1965 and 1966. Full production began in May 1967 and lasted through 1972, though Cosmos were built by hand at a rate of only about one per day, for a total of 1,176 (343 Series I cars and 833 Series II cars).[1][2] The car was also featured in the show The Return of Ultraman.[3]
Cosmos were built in five batches:
1963 2 8A prototype Cosmo
1964 1 10A Tokyo Motor Show prototype
January 1965 80 0810 preproduction test cars
May 1967 – July 1968 343 0810 Series I
July 1968 – September 1972 833 0813 Series II
In 1968, Mazda went racing with the Cosmo. They selected one of the most grueling tests in Europe to prove the reliability of the rotary engine, the 84-hour Marathon de la Route at the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany.[2] Two mostly stock Cosmos were entered, along with 58 other cars. One major change to the cars' 10A engines was the addition of a novel side- and peripheral-port intake system: A butterfly valve switched from the side to the peripheral port as RPMs increased. The engines were limited to 130 PS to improve durability.
The cars ran together in fourth and fifth place for most of the race, but the all-Japanese car was retired with axle damage in the 82nd hour. The other car, driven by Belgians, completed the race in fourth overall.[2] This was to be the only racing outing for the Cosmo—the next Mazda race car would be a Familia Rotary (R100).
The Series I/L10A Cosmo was powered by a 0810 two-rotor engine with 982 cc of displacement and produced about 110 hp (thus the 110 name). It used a Hitachi four-barrel carburetor and an odd ignition design—two spark plugs per chamber with dual distributors. A four-speed manual transmission and 14-inch wheels were standard.
In Japan, the installation of a rotary engine gave Japanese buyers a financial advantage when it came time to pay the annual road tax in that they bought a car that was more powerful than a traditional inline engine, but without having the penalty for having an engine in the higher above-one-litre tax bracket.
The front suspension was a coil-sprung double-wishbone design with an anti-roll bar. The rear used a leaf-sprung de Dion tube. Unassisted 10 inch (254 mm) disk brakes were found in front with 7.9 inches (201 mm) drum brakes in the rear. Performance in the quarter-mile (400 m) was 16.4 s, with a 115 mph (185 km/h) top speed. The price was lower than the Toyota 2000GT at 1.48 million yen (US$4,100).
Series II L10B interior
The Series II/L10B was introduced in July 1968. It had a more-powerful 128 hp (95 kW)/103 lb·ft (140 N·m) 0813 engine, power brakes, 15 inch wheels and a 5-speed manual transmission. The wheelbase had been expanded by 15 inches (38.1 cm) for more room and a better ride. This Cosmo was good for over 120 mph (193 km/h) and could accelerate to cover a quarter-mile (400 m) in 15.8 s.
Visual changes included a larger grille under the front bumper with two additional vents to each side of this "mouth". Only 833 were ever made, and fewer than six Series II models were initially imported into the United States. The price was up a bit to 1.48 million yen (US$4,390).
Comedian and former talk show host Jay Leno owns a 1970 Series II Cosmo which was featured on the North American Speed Channel series My Classic Car in March 2006. It was believed to be the only remaining Series II Cosmo in the United States, though the original Cosmo 10a engine was replaced with an RX-7 12a.
However, Mazda's U.S. division "found another in the garage of Phoenix-area car collector Glenn Roberts and made an offer that he couldn't refuse," according to Car and Driver magazine's September 2007 issue ("A Tale of Two Rotaries"). There is a Series II Cosmo in a collection in Alberta, Canada as well.
A 1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport Series II L10B Coupe sold in January 2015 for US$110,000 inclusive premium at auction at Bonhams.[4]
Series CD (1975–1981)
Series CD
Mazda Cosmo AP
2-door fastback
Mazda Luce
1769 cc VC SOHC I4 (CD2V)
1970 cc MA SOHC I4 (CD3M)
1146 cc 12A 2-rotor (CD22)
1308 cc 13B 2-rotor (CD23)
2,510 mm (99 in)
4,475–4,545 mm (176–179 in)
2,469 lb (1,120 kg)
Mazda 121 L
The second generation CD Cosmo appeared in 1975 and lasted until 1981. It was known as the Cosmo AP (Anti-Pollution) in Japan, and sold internationally as the Mazda RX-5, though in some export markets its piston-powered counterpart was called the Mazda 121 (a name later applied to Mazda's subcompact model).
Mazda America used the Mazda Cosmo name and offered it from 1976 through 1978, after which the Cosmo was replaced by the Mazda RX-7 as their rotary-powered sports coupe. The CD Cosmo/RX-5 series was positioned as a personal luxury car, offered as a notchback coupe, called the Landau, which included an "opera window" and padded vinyl roof covering, that appeared to be influenced by the 1970s era Lincoln Continental. It was also available as a fastback, but neither body style found many international buyers. It was however an enormous success in Japan where over 55,000 were sold in the first year alone. This new body style competed with the Toyota Crown, Nissan Cedric, Nissan Gloria, and the Mitsubishi Galant Lambda coupes newly introduced to Japan.
Due to its poor sales as an export the Series II version, built from 1979, was not exported and remained a Japanese domestic sale only. RX-4 exported to Europe saw very little competition in the rotary-engine equipped market, with the introduction of the short-lived Citroën GS Birotor, as well as any remaining NSU RO80 sedans.
The Cosmo was Mazda's largest rotary-powered coupe, based on the LA series Mazda Luce floor pan and mechanics, but slightly heavier due to body design and more luxurious appointments, including a five-link rear suspension and rear disc brakes. It was available with the 12A and 13B engines. This series Cosmo was joined by the short-lived Mazda Roadpacer, a large, heavy sedan powered only by a rotary engine.
A piston engine version, the Cosmo 1800, used a 1769 cc (80 x 88 mm) inline-four SOHC engine that produces 100 PS (73.5 kW) and 110 lb⋅ft (149 N⋅m). There was also the bigger Cosmo 2000 with 110 PS (81 kW).
The rotary engine had financial advantages to Japanese consumers in that the engine displacement remained below 1.5 liters, a significant determination when paying the Japanese annual road tax which kept the obligation affordable to most buyers, while having more power than the traditional inline engines.
Series HB (1981–1989)
Series HB
Mazda 929 (1982–1986)
4-door sedan
1.8 L VC SOHC I4
2.0 L MA SOHC I4
2.0 L FE SOHC I4
1.1 L 12A
1.1 L 12A Turbo
1.3 L 13B-RESI
2.2 L S2 diesel I4
2,615 mm (103 in)
1,135 kg (2,502 lb)
Cosmo two-door coupe
Rotary turbo
Cosmo two-door coupe interior
1984 Mazda Cosmo Rotary Turbo Limited
1986 Mazda 929 coupe
The third generation HB Cosmo from 1981 shared the Mazda HB chassis with its twin, the Mazda Luce (marketed overseas as the Mazda 929). The HB Cosmo was offered both as a coupe, and sedan, and was exported to Europe as the 929, alongside the Luce sedan, which shared the 929 export name. The HB Cosmo was the only car in automotive history to offer a choice of both Gasoline and Diesel piston engines and Rotary engines, and this was the last generation Cosmo to be exported.
The Cosmo sedan was a badge engineered version of the Luce sedan, with the Cosmo coupe and sedan sold at an exclusive dealership called Mazda Auto, while the Luce was available as a sedan only, sold at previously established Japanese Mazda dealerships. All Cosmo-branded vehicles were installed with rotary engines only, while the Luce offered rotary, and piston-driven engines. Later in 1991, Mazda Auto locations were renamed Eunos.
When the FC series Mazda Savanna RX-7 was introduced in 1986 internationally, this series Cosmo coupe retained its top position as Mazda's largest rotary powered personal luxury car, with a comfortable backseat, trunk, and every luxury amenity available, while adopting the retractable headlights from the RX-7.
Mazda offered three different rotary engines for the HB series. A 12A-6PI (for "six-port induction"), 12A-turbo and 13B-RESI, with all using electronic multiport fuel injection. The latter available with automatic transmission only. The 1982 12A-turbo Cosmo coupé was officially the fastest production car in Japan until being overtaken by the FJ20ET powered R30 Skyline RS.
The rotary engine had financial advantages to Japanese consumers in that the engine displacement remained below 1.5 litres, a significant determination when paying the Japanese annual road tax which kept the obligation affordable to most buyers, while having more power than the traditional inline engines.
The HB Cosmo & Luce names were used in Japan, with the 929 being the export version (which was not available with the rotary engine options). While the Luce was updated in 1986, the Cosmo variant remained in production at a trickle until 1989.
The Mazda 929 Turbo EGI (Electronic Gasoline Injection) Luxury was available in Australia from 1986 to May 1987 (with these later cars produced in 1986). It used the FET engine and came only with a manual transmission. Not all two-door 929 models used the FET, most used other variants of the FE engine, either Carburetor or EGI with optional four-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0 L (1998 cc) fuel injected, turbocharged FET version of the FE produced 135 hp (100 kW) and 175 lb·ft (237 N·m). It was a water cooled 8-valve SOHC engine featuring a small turbocharger, and no intercooler.
Series JC (Eunos Cosmo, 1990–1996)
Series JC
654x2 cc / 1,308 cc (80 cu in) 13B-RE
654x3 cc / 1,962 cc (120 cu in) 20B-REW
1,490 kg (3,285 lb) – 1,640 kg (3,616 lb)
The Eunos Cosmo (loosely based on the 1985 MX-03 concept car) started production in 1990 on the new JC platform. The Eunos Cosmo was the top-line touring flagship of the Eunos luxury channel. It is the only Mazda to use a triple-rotor engine. The car was a 2+2 coupé and was loaded with power amenities. Following the Japanese luxury theme, only an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission was available.
Mazda 20B-REW three rotor engine
In Japan, sales were affected by the fact that this series Cosmo no longer complied with Japanese government dimension regulations, and Japanese buyers were liable for yearly taxes for driving a larger car compared to previous generations. Compounding matters further was the Japanese asset price bubble burst.
Two engines were available, the twin turbo 13B-RE and the 20B-REW. The triple rotor 20B had 2 litres (1962 cc) of displacement, making it the largest capacity rotary offered for sale by Mazda. It produced 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS) and 403 N⋅m (297 lb⋅ft) of torque with twin turbochargers.
The JC series Cosmo set several firsts in automotive history. Its 13B-RE and 20B-REW engines were the first Japanese built, series production twin sequential turbo systems to be offered for sale on a rotary engined car. The internationally known FD series RX-7 didn't receive the twin turbo 13B-REW engine until early 1992. The Eunos Cosmo was the first production car to have a built-in GPS navigation system,[5] and the first in Japan to use the "Palmnet" serial data communication system for ECU-to-ECAT operation.
This 4th generation Cosmo was ahead of its time electronically as well by being offered[6] with Car Control System, a CRT colour touch-screen controlling climate control, mobile phone, GPS car navigation, NTSC TV, radio and CD player.[7]
Cosmo interior
The Cosmo was speed limited to 180 km/h (111.8 mph) to suit Japanese regulations, but the 20B-REW version was capable of 255 km/h (158.4 mph) if given a free run.[8] With over 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) of torque available at just 1800 RPM, the Cosmo could launch from standstill to freeway speeds quickly; however, this came at the expense of heavy fuel consumption. The JC Cosmo was expensive even by today's standards, as Mazda still has not matched the sales price of this car some 22 years later for anything else in its range.
The Cosmo was manufactured from February 1990 until September 1995, and gathered a total of 8,875 sales. A split of 60/40 sales between 13B-REW and 20B-REW variants made the triple rotor 20B-REW version a rarer car. Although the Cosmo remained a Japanese market-only vehicle (export had been proposed originally under the Eunos sales channel, and under the stillborn Amati brand in the USA),[8] used Cosmos have found their way to various RHD countries thanks to import regulations for private importers from these countries. The Cosmo appears in Sega GT and in the Gran Turismo and Gran Turismo 2 games, as well as the arcade game series Wangan Midnight: Maximum Tune 1, 2, 3, 3DX, 3DX+, 4, and 5.
Wheelbase: 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Front Track: 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Rear Track: 1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Length: 4,815 mm (189.6 in)
Width: 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Weight: 1,570 kg (3,461 lb)
JCESE = Series-I (90–93) – 20B
JCES = Series-II (94–95) – 20B
JC3SE = Series-I (90–93) – 13B
JC3S = Series-II (94–95) – 13B
^ Long, Brian (2004). RX-7. Dorchester: Veloce Publishing. p. 12. ISBN 1-904788-03-3.
^ a b c "The Rotary Club", Don Sherman, Automobile Magazine, February 2008, pp 76–79
^ Günter Reichert. "Cosmo Sport – erstes Auto mit einem Zweischeiben Wankelmotor". www.der-wankelmotor.de (in German). Retrieved 19 July 2017.
^ "1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport Series II L10B Coupe". www.bonhams.com. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
^ "1993 Eunos/Mazda Cosmo Classic Drive Uncosmopolitan: Meet the rarest Mazda in America". Motor Trend. TEN: The Enthusiast Network. February 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
^ "D M R H Special vehicles (JC Cosmo)". dmrh.com.au. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
^ Best MOTORing official ベストモータリング公式チャンネル (22 December 2009). "Mazda promotional video for Eunos Cosmo". YouTube (in Japanese). CarbonShaman. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
^ a b "(Wheels Magazine)". D M R H. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
Yamaguchi, Jack K. (1985). The New Mazda RX-7 and Mazda Rotary Engine Sports Cars. St. Martin's Press, New York. ISBN 0-312-69456-3.
Buckley, Martin & Rees, Chris (1998). World Encyclopedia of Cars. London: Anness Publishing. ISBN 1-84038-083-7.
Jan P. Norbye (1973). "Watch out for Mazda!". Automobile Quarterly. XI.1: 50–61.
Patrick Bedard (June 1993). "The Karma of the Cosmo". Car and Driver. 38.12: 103–109.
"The Start of Rotary Power". Rx7 UK net. Archived from the original on 9 October 2004. Retrieved 3 November 2004.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mazda Cosmo.
MazdaCosmoSport.com – 1st Gen Mazda Cosmo Sport community
New York Rotary Association – New Yorks Biggest Rotary Engine Auto Club (NYRA)
Garage HB – 3rd Gen (81–89) Cosmo online community
Cosmo retrospective from Classic Motorsports magazine
Mazda Cosmo Sport 1100 – Carsguide Car of the Week
Mazda Cosmo Sport Buyers Guide at Classic Motorsports


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Note: the 'title' string can not contain whitespace; so trim it to be sure.
More details are at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1PK74015
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The LRECL option is the same as the RECSIZE option.
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Besides the forgers, collectors must be aware of the unethical sellers of autographs that have besieged this hobby since the early 1990s. Many feel the nicer the web site of these sellers, the more you have to be cautious. In many cases the statements made by some of these sellers are ludicrous. They will stoop so low to lie about their education and most anything else to get attention. The documented sophomoric mistakes they have made speak for themselves. Know who you are buying from!!!
The latest horrific dealing is with books that are said to be signed by their author. Books signed by their authors were basically considered to be genuine years ago. Forging signatures in books dating back to the last century were few and far between. Today, secretarial signatures, Autopen signatures, preprinted signatures on bookplates and forged signatures are becoming somewhat common.
For this article, as an example, I will use books said to be signed by former President Bill Clinton.
What the unscrupulous seller of autographs does is go to an actual book signing taking along with them friends and even children. They will take a picture of Bill Clinton signing a book and make enough copies of that picture to cover the amount of books they will try to purchase.
The same person may also take the flyer from the book signing and photocopy it and insert it in each copy of the book. One nasty individual who practices this deception has gone to the Clinton Library and has purchased "Official" Clinton bookmarks and placed them in the books.
At the book signing, every copy that Bill Clinton actually signed gets an "Autograph Copy" sticker on the dust jacket. The unscrupulous now has a very nice genuine signed book by former President Bill Clinton.
At a later date, what this individual does is purchase the same amount of unsigned Bill Clinton books that they actually bought at the book signing. First thing they do is forge the signature of Bill Clinton in the new books they purchased at used book stores or thrift shops. To the trained eye the forgeries are very poorly executed.
Not to be outdone, one of these books contains the following slip indicating the book was signed at a Chappaqua, New York bookshop. Chappaqua, New York is the home of Bill Clinton. The slip indicates this book is copy number 1423.
The forgers of this book included everything from the original signing except the fact that they switched the books. The forger sold the forged copy to a collector and kept for themselves the original genuinely signed book.
Thanks go to the collectors who sent in these books for an additional authentication. It was this way we were able piece together this educational story.
As always, collectors should avoid bargains and make a better point of knowing from whom you are purchasing. It is always recommended that collectors purchase from dealers who are members of a reputable autograph club like the AdA.
Steve warnt vor skrupellosen Fälschern, die es besonders auf Sammler-Anfänger bzw. unerfahrene Sammler abgesehen haben. Man soll nicht unbedingt gut gemachten Websites vertrauen. Er rät dringend, nur bei seriösen Händlern zu kaufen.
Anhand von signierten Büchern des ehemaligen Präsidenten Bill Clinton (1993-2001) stellt er dar, wie die Betrüger vorgehen. Sie gehen mit Freunden zu einer offiziellen Signierstunde und machen so viele Fotos von dem schreibenden Clinton wie sie später unsignierte Bücher kaufen (Bild 1). Sie nehmen offizielle Flyer von der Signierstunde mit und vervielfältigen sie, um sie den Büchern beizulegen. Einige besorgen sich auch originale Clinton-Lesezeichen von der Clinton Library (Bild 2). Die Bücher werden mit einem offiziellen Aufkleber versehen (Bild 3). Die Unterschrift des ehemaligen Präsidenten wird gefälscht (Bild 4 und 5). Und damit nicht genug: eines der besagten Bücher enthält eine Beilage, dass es in einer bestimmten Buchhandlung in New York signiert wurde; es trägt zudem die "offizielle" Nummer 1423 (Bild 6).
Zusammengefasst besteht der Trick darin, dass die Fälscher die gleiche Zahl der original signierten Bücher unsigniert erwerben, mit allen offiziellen Utensilien einschließlich Foto der "Unterzeichnung" versehen und dann die Unterschrift fälschen. Die Originale behanten sie natürlich. Also nochmal: nur bei seriösen Händlern kaufen!
Autograph dealer with inventory in all fields of collecting.
Author, autograph authenticator and advocate of autograph education.


From her first strokes as a novice, Ginny Gilder found herself in a new world, training with Olympic rowers and participating in the famous Title IX naked protest, which helped define the movement for equality in college sports. Short, asthmatic, and stubborn, Gilder made the team against all odds and for the next 10 years devoted herself to answering a seemingly simple question: how badly do you want to go fast?
©2007 Daniel J. Levitin (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc. and Books on Tape. All rights reserved.
If you have an interest in how the brain works, and you like music, you'll enjoy this book. The author gives some great vocabulary to the lay person to help to describe music in precise terms without getting too technical. The book walks through the interaction between music and the brain functions and explores some of the ideas that are current in musico-neurophysiology. He spends the last chapter or so of the book on the evolutionary basis of music-brain interaction, which seems out of place in an otherwise cohesive study.
I have always been intrigued with this subject and always wondered why we enjoy music so much, and how our brains evolved to interpret it the way we do.
I listened to every word on this book, and I welcomed the detailed explanation of musical terms and definitions. But I finished wishing that I had listened to the unabridged version. There was a big gap between the study of our the connections between our reptilian and rational brains, and the cultural reasons (mostly sexual) for using music as an expression of ourselves.
I really enjoyed the fact that the author took the time to insert musical examples. Usually audio books are basically read aloud, but this one includes music. I wish it had more of it.
Because the book was abridged, I was left with that strange feeling we get when we listen to a beautiful musical piece, and the last note is left unplayed. A feeling of incompleteness, but the knowledge that the author meant well. If you can deal with those feelings, then buy the audio book. If not, I suggest you read it the old fashioned way.
I advice a core group of musicians and people whose livelihood depend on music to view this book as compulsory. Orchestral composers and conductors, program directors and any student of music all should add this book to their cart and buy it NOW! The information this book contains is simply too foundational and new to pass up.
As a critique of the book, there are two general ways in which I perceive this book. First, it is a very intricate review of how our brains process music. I have a general interest in the neurology of psychology and Daniel Levitin proves to be very informative, thus making his book interesting to me. On the flip side of this (my second perception), the presentation is dry. It reminds me of the book "Getting to Yes" (Fisher, Ury & Patton) in that it is good information delivered in nearly monolithically by a narrator. I feel like I am having information downloaded into my thinking brain while my emotional brain is ignoring everything said. Where as Stephen Covey's "The 8th Habit" is read by Stephen Covey, himself, with complete sincerity and from his heart, "This is Your Brain on Music" is tough to listen to considering the intricate details and monotone narrator.
Last, considering the topic, music, I think Levitin had a perfect opportunity to go much further using this audio book as a tool. While there are simple examples of music to support points that Levintin is making, not once when he mentions an actual song does he then play the actual recording of the song on the audio tape. Yes, there are legal recording ownership rights that Levintin would have to negotiate in order to play song recordings on this audio book, but it would have enhanced the book tremendously. Additionally, when speaking about tone and tambour, examples rapidly inserted at the referenced points in the book would have helped. To be fair, I should mention that I am the executive producer of a radio program; I am sensitive to these quality issues.
Im sorry to say that this book is even better than Oliver Sack's book on the same topic(Im a big fan of Sacks) , though both are worthy reads. Music has a profound physiological effect on us. We all know this to be the case but until now we had no concrete understanding of the hows and why's.
Levitin does a great job relating the mystery and latest scientific probings of this remarkable and profound element in all our lives. Its a fascinating listen, learning whats behind the strange power music has on all of us. Its very rewarding to know what weve learned but also peeks our interest in what revelations are just around the corner.
I bought this book expecting a scientific view of how and why music works. This is one of those occasions where I would say "Be careful what you wish for because I may come true". I got exactly what I expected. Unfortunately, I was so unprepared and uneducated when it came to music that it lost me almost right away.
I would recommend this book for someone is very highly educated in music, is familiar with music terminology, and has a curiosity about the brain and our anatomy of the ear. It is very "heady" and detailed.
I imagine someone who fits the description above will very much enjoy this book and learn a lot from it.
I, on the other hand, found myself taking far too long to process some information. By the time I was able to process it, I had missed about two minutes of the audio book and had to go back.
I thought this book was very interesting and thought-provoking. I would have enjoyed it even more with injections of more medical or science-based studies and evidence. But it is very good, especially in audio book format since he has audio examples throughout, and these audio clips really bring his points to life. In short, this book is definitely worth listening to and/or reading especially if you like music, which so many of us do.


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#InAHouseOfLies @Beathhigh @orionbooks
About In A House of Lies
IN A HOUSE OF LIES...
Everyone has something to hide
A missing private investigator is found, locked in a car hidden deep in the woods. Worse still - both for his family and the police - is that his body was in an area that had already been searched.
Everyone has secrets
Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke is part of a new inquiry, combing through the mistakes of the original case. There were always suspicions over how the investigation was handled and now - after a decade without answers - it's time for the truth.
Nobody is innocent
Every officer involved must be questioned, and it seems everyone on the case has something to hide, and everything to lose. But there is one man who knows where the trail may lead - and that it could be the end of him: John Rebus.
My review of In A House Of Lies
I'll just start by saying that I am a huge Rebus fan and couldn't wait to dive on into this book and to be reunited with an old friend, because that's how he feels to me. In fact, it was lovely being back in Edinburgh, albeit in the darkest of circumstances, that of investigating the murder of a private investigator.
The opening of the novel instantly grabbed my attention. It's dark, disturbing and you wonder what exactly is going to be unearthed next. The body of the man found deep in the woods is investigated by Siobhan Clarke, who is also assisted by the now retired John Rebus. This murder is linked to past and buried secrets, that the police need to unravel to find the truth. It's one cracker of a crime story, that kept me continually guessing.
At the heart of this novel is the relationship between Rebus and Clarke. I love the interaction between these two. The years of friendship shines through. Some of my favourite passages are when these two get together, for me it's that perfect on page chemistry. The respect and admiration, that special bond that they have shines from the page.
As a huge Rebus fan I loved this book, and even if you're a new reader, you'll still enjoy this book, as a stand alone crime novel. I just wonder how many more Rebus books are in the pipeline, now that he is in his advancing years. I hope there are many more books to come. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
With thanks to NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy.
In a House of Lies is published by Orion on 4th October.
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Enjoy the new sport simulator Mini-Golf Club! If you are a true fan of golf, there can be nothing more exciting for you! The main principle of golf is to kick the ball directed by mashie to the hole. But as opposed to simple golf, its mini variant has holes on the artificial field. In general these fields are wooden. So, in the simulator Mini-Golf Club you will have to face 4 championship variations having 18 mini-golf fields each! And every field is a riddle. Some of them have labyrinths that can be passed if the ball hits the target under the certain angle; some have hills, so you have to estimate your strike force. Others combine various obstacles, so you will have to keep in mind all strike factors. There is a scoring system in the game Mini-Golf Club: you cannot go on your competition if you kick the ball too many times. One of the most important features of the game is a mode selection. Single mode is for training and learning strategy, developing your skills and sharpening your strike style. Playing with computer, you can choose 3 levels of difficulty to develop your mastery. On the other hand, multiplayer mode is for having fun with your friends. In-game graphics is 3D; you can choose resolution and colors to your liking. Enjoy the views of nature and game fields, they are very realistic. And funky SFX - sounds of singing birds, shouts of winners and laugh at unfortunate strikes - compose the unique atmosphere of a golf-club in a neighboring park. Download the game Mini-Golf Club for free right now and have fun!


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Q: DataGridView does not show decimals I hope somebody can help me since i am unable to find a solution for it on the net.
I am working on a form where a datagridview is filled automatically using a tableadapter with data from a access database. In the database i have a column with doubles containing small decimal numbers. The datagridview is filled correctly except for this one, which does not show the decimals. e.g. "0,00400364688627264" only shows "0" or "0.000000" depending on how i format the column. Even scientific formatting only shows"0.000000E+000" in the dgv. I suspect it has something to do with the separator "," in access and have tried setting the regional location before calling the fill:
 System.Globalization.CultureInfo.DefaultThreadCurrentCulture = New Globalization.CultureInfo("da-DK")

But that does not work either. Thought this would be a fairly simple problem, but cannot figure out why it is not working.

A: Ok, i could not find a solution. I guess it has something to do with the tableadapter fill method and the local setting. Anyway, I made a work around and instead filled the datagridview from a adodb recordset. I will probably hear some complains about this solution but it works :-) Thanks Jimi and Fabio for taking your time.
 Dim StamRS As New ADODB.Recordset
        Dim dt As New DataTable
        Dim StamAD As New OleDb.OleDbDataAdapter

        Try

            Connection.connect()

            StamRS.Open(sqlstr, conn, 1, 3)

            If StamRS.RecordCount > 0 Then
                StamAD.Fill(dt, StamRS)
                Stamopl_DGV.DataSource = dt
            End If
        Catch ex As Exception
            MsgBox("Fejl i åbning af Stamopløsnings databasen.")
        Finally
            StamRS.Close()
            StamRS = Nothing
            Connection.closeconn()
        End Try


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IPod and ITunes For Dummies
John Wiley & Sons. 2011
Explains the key features of the iPod and iTunes, including how to customize the device by setting preferences, organize a digital jukebox, copy files, burn an audio CD, preview music tracks, and search for and download songs.
Special Report of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, Ninety-eight Congress, Second Session, Identifying Court Proceedings and Actions of Vital Interest to the Congress
Special Report of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, Ninety-eighth Congress, Second Session Identifying Court Proceedings and Actions of Vital Interest to the Congress : the Legislative Veto, Immigration and Naturalization Service V. Chadha and Related Cases
iPhone: The Missing Manual
O'Reilly Media. 2018
The iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR aren't just faster and more powerful than ever—they're also better at all of the things you use an iPhone for. With the latest edition of this bestselling guide, you get a funny, gorgeously illustrated guide to the tips, shortcuts, and workarounds that will turn you into an iPhone master. This easy-to-use book will also get you up to speed on all iOS 12 features, including new Siri shortcuts, Group FaceTime, and improved parental controls. Missing Manual series...
iPod touch For Dummies
The ultimate beginner guide to the iPod touch—completely updated and in full-color! The iPod touch combines three great products—a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a portable game console, and a breakthrough Internet device—into one small and lightweight device. With this new edition, bestselling author Tony Bove walks you through powering up your iPod touch, personalizing it, establishing a Wi-Fi connection, and synchronizing your data. You'll explore how to surf the web, rent movies,...


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package checks

import (
	"strings"

	"golang.org/x/tools/go/analysis"
)

var Imports = &analysis.Analyzer{
	Name: "imports",
	Doc:  "check for import order.",
	Run:  runImports,
}

func runImports(pass *analysis.Pass) (interface{}, error) {
	for _, file := range pass.Files {
		level := 0
		for _, im := range file.Imports {
			var lvl int
			val := im.Path.Value
			if importHasPrefix(val, "code.gitea.io") {
				lvl = 2
			} else if strings.Contains(val, ".") {
				lvl = 3
			} else {
				lvl = 1
			}

			if lvl < level {
				pass.Reportf(file.Pos(), "Imports are sorted wrong")
				break
			}
			level = lvl
		}
	}
	return nil, nil
}

func importHasPrefix(s, p string) bool {
	return strings.HasPrefix(s, "\""+p)
}

func sliceHasPrefix(s string, prefixes ...string) bool {
	for _, p := range prefixes {
		if importHasPrefix(s, p) {
			return true
		}
	}
	return false
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Crayola crayons are a must-have art supply for your tiny Van Gogh. These simple creative tools have the impressive ability to unleash countless hours of self-expression and imaginative play. Best yet, Crayola crayons have been proven to last 35% longer than competitors', meaning you get the most bang for your buck with our long-lasting packs! The classic color collections are always a hit among little ones ‒ after all, what's better than a fresh box of perfectly sharpened crayons? But, if you're looking to update your crayon collection, check out our exciting specialty packs, like metallic, glitter, and even fabric crayons. Whether you stick with a classic Crayola crayon item, or fall in love with our novelty versions, one thing is for sure ‒ our bright, high-quality hues will help inspire endless artistic expression in your child. Crayon packs are also available in a wide selection of varying sizes, from a simple 8-count all the way up to the super 152 Ultimate Crayon Collection!
Minimum Order Quantity is 10.
Crayola Jumbo Crayons 16 ct.
Neon Oil Pastels 12 ct.


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Q: Extract Specific Information From Text using NLTK I having this text
text = "Dispatched from and sold by CJS Medical Store. For further information, company details, terms and conditions, and cancellation rights, please click on the seller's name."
text = "Sold by QUAILITAS LIMITED and Fulfilled by Amazon. this. Imports have separate terms and may differ from local products. Custom & Duties may apply. Manufacturer warranty may not apply"
text = "Sold by DTCOMMERCE and Fulfilled by Amazon. For further information, company details, terms and conditions, and cancellation rights, please click on the seller's name."
text = "Shipping and sale by Galaxy Beauty Shop. For information about returns, click the name of the seller."
text =  "Automatic deliveries sold by Amazon.it"

This will always change as per language but i can translate. Now i want to get words which are NNP as i saw when doing pos_tag
[('Sold', 'VBN'), ('by', 'IN'), ('DTCOMMERCE', 'NNP'), ('and', 'CC'), ('Fulfilled', 'VBN'), ('by', 'IN'), ('Amazon', 'NNP'), ('.', '.'), ('For'
[('Sold', 'VBN'), ('by', 'IN'), ('QUAILITAS', 'NNP'), ('LIMITED', 'NNP'), ('and', 'CC'), ('Fulfilled', 'VBN'), ('by', 'IN'), ('Amazon', 'NNP'), ('.', '.'
[('Shipping', 'NN'), ('and', 'CC'), ('sale', 'NN'), ('by', 'IN'), ('Galaxy', 'NNP'), ('Beauty', 'NNP'), ('Shop', 'NNP'), ('.', '.'

But still, it's not working if the text is this:
('Automatic', 'NNP'), ('deliveries', 'NNS'), ('sold', 'VBN'), ('by', 'IN'), ('Amazon.it', 'NNP')

I want to get the text which is pointing by the first sentence
for ex :
for text 0: CJS Medical Store
for text 1: QUAILITAS LIMITED, Amazon

I want to get a text After by. By searching, I found this. I don't what to do with it. I'm a beginner please help me out.
Thanks in Advance.


New Logo Quiz - Music Bands! How many bands can you recognize? Guess the logos and check yourself!
A LOT OF LEVELS DIVIDED INTO CATEGORIES!
In "Logo Quiz - Music Bands" game every found logo will increase the score.
Higher logo level(difficulty) = more points(higher score).
Try to guess all logos!
If you are blocked and you don't know the answer for a logo, don't give up! Use one of the hints that each logo has!
After logo guess you can read more about band by click on "Read more" button.
Compare your answers with your friends. Challenge them to see who know more logos!
You can get many free hints yet. Click "Free hints" button.


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Often asked: Best Burger In Town How I Met Your Mother?
1 Who is the best burger cast on how I met your mother?
2 What's the funniest episode of How I Met Your Mother?
3 Who is the best guest star on How I Met Your Mother?
4 What is the best line in how I met your mother?
5 What wrong with Cathy how I met your mother?
6 Is the burger place in Himym real?
7 Why should I watch Himym?
8 What was Marshall Eriksen salary?
9 Where can u watch how I met your mother?
10 Did Kim Kardashian appear in Himym?
11 Why did how I met your mother get Cancelled?
12 Who does Ted marry?
13 What does Barney say to his daughter?
14 Why did Lily break up with Marshall?
15 What word was replaced by Grinch in Himym?
Who is the best burger cast on how I met your mother?
Director. Pamela Fryman.
Writers. Carter Bays(creator) Craig Thomas(creator) Joe Kelly.
Stars. Josh Radnor. Jason Segel. Cobie Smulders.
What's the funniest episode of How I Met Your Mother?
Slap Bet (Season 2, Episode 9) Robin's past as Robin Sparkles gave HIMYM its in-house mall rockstar. The revelation of this secret had Marshall and Barney getting engaged in a slap bet that went on for years. "Let's Go To The Mall" was hilarious and still makes this one of the best episodes to revisit.
Who is the best guest star on How I Met Your Mother?
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Joe Manganiello had a recurring role as Brad, one of Marshall's friends from law school.
In 2007, model Heidi Klum made an appearance as herself.
Enrique Iglesias serenaded Robin as Gael, a man that she met in Argentina.
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What is the best line in how I met your mother?
How I Met Your Mother: Ted's 10 Best Quotes About Love
7 "Everyone comes with baggage.
8 "Kids, when you're in a new relationship and you're competing with your ex for who's happier, it can get ugly."
9 "You can't cling to the past.
10 "Everyone has an opinion on how long it takes to recover from a breakup."
What wrong with Cathy how I met your mother?
Cathy is a girl Ted dates during the events of Spoiler Alert. Once this quirk is revealed to Ted, he realizes he can't stand how much she talks and eventually breaks up with her. Years later he runs into Cathy with her fiancé who is deaf.
Is the burger place in Himym real?
52nd St.; 212-582-7200), Marshalls top burger place in New York City is not real. Nonetheless, a fan blog says it's based on a real burger joint, the same way McLaren's bar is. They're both inventions of the screenwriter and producers based on memories and bars they love.
Why should I watch Himym?
How I Met Your Mother is one of the most unpredictable series you will ever watch. Everything you're sure it's going to happen, turns out it doesn't. Characters travel, move out, date, lose their jobs, fight, all kinds of things can happen, which makes the plot more exciting and you just never get bored.
What was Marshall Eriksen salary?
3 Marshall Eriksen He took a high-paying corporate job at GNB to a relatively low-paying environmental job a few times, before he eventually became New York's Supreme Court Judge. If fans go off the show's end, with Marshall being elected as a New York Supreme Justice, he would be earning just over $210,000.
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Where can u watch how I met your mother?
How to Stream How I Met Your Mother Without Cable
Hulu is home to every season of How I Met Your Mother.
Amazon Prime Video has all of the seasons for purchase right from its website.
Vudu is another app choice where you can purchase and house different shows and movies you want to watch over and over again.
Did Kim Kardashian appear in Himym?
Kim Kardashian will be making the transition from reality start to guest star Wednesday, taping an appearance on CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, a rep for the network tells PEOPLE exclusively. Kardashian, who was voted off of Dancing with the Stars Oct.
Why did how I met your mother get Cancelled?
"How I Met Your Dad" was in the works after the " HIMYM " series finale, but it was ultimately scrapped in 2014 due to creative differences between the writers and CBS, according to Deadline. The unaired pilot starred Greta Gerwig as Sally, a recent divorcée on the hunt for new love.
Who does Ted marry?
Ted Mosby
Spouse Tracy Mosby (m. 2020–2024) (broadcast ending) (m. 2020–) (DVD ending)
Significant other Robin Scherbatsky (girlfriend; broadcast ending) Victoria (ex-girlfriend) Stella Zinman (ex-fiancée) Becky (ex-girlfriend) Zoey Pierson (ex-girlfriend) Jeanette Peterson (ex-girlfriend)
What does Barney say to his daughter?
Nine months later, Barney is changed man once he sees his new baby girl. "You are the love of my life," Barney tells his daughter. "Everything I have and everything I am is yours."
Why did Lily break up with Marshall?
Not long after that, Lily experienced a personal crisis and broke off her engagement with Marshall so that she could move to San Francisco to pursue her love of art more fully. Lily expressed she wanted to get back with Marshall but was too afraid that she had caused irreparable damage between them.
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What word was replaced by Grinch in Himym?
In this message, Ted calls Lily "a very, very bad word " (implied to be either "bitch" or "cunt" – based on the fact that Ted usually replaces the word "bitch" with the word "beach", it is more likely the latter) which is substituted in future Ted's re-telling of the story with the word " grinch ".
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Author: Carol Schaal
Published: Winter 2015-16
Most of us know the drill. Your latest cable bill is $10 or $20 more than it was the previous month, but a call to question the amount plunges you into customer service hell. Now BillFixers, a company started in July 2014 by brothers Julian Kurland '15J.D. and Ben Kurland of Nashville, Tennessee, will negotiate for you with cable, Internet and phone companies. "People will do anything not to have to talk to them," Julian told The Tennessean. "That's where we come in." With BillFixers.com, a team of negotiators "will contact your service providers on your behalf and negotiate better deals at lower prices." The company charges a percentage of the total yearly savings they obtain for you. BillFixers was one of 10 finalists for USA Today's Small Business Innovator of 2015 award, whose results were to be announced in December, after this magazine went to press. . . . Ave Maria Press, a ministry of the U.S. Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross, recently named Lisa Hendey '85 as editor-at-large. The Fresno, California, resident is the founder of the website CatholicMom, author of several books, including The Grace of Yes, and frequent host of KNXT Catholic Television. In her new role, she will acquire books in all areas of Catholic life and spirituality, and guide authors through the publishing process. . . . In August, Jim Rigg '01M.E. was named superintendent of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools. The nation's largest Catholic school system serves close to 83,000 students in 230 schools. The Denver, Colorado, native formerly was director of education services and superintendent of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools. . . . Columbus, Ohio, resident Peter Coccia '72 traveled to his town's sister city, Dresden, Germany, last year as a representative of the nonprofit organization Dresden Sister City. The program has promoted cultural, educational and sports exchanges between the two communities since 1992. . . . Dana Babbin '92 had to visit the boys' department to buy her twin daughters T-shirts featuring designs of some of their favorite toys, trucks and trains. She dealt with the problem by launching Pink Truck Designs in December 2014. The online shop (pinktruckdesigns.com) features T-shirts, hats and hoodies decorated with such items as pink trucks, planes and tugboats. "I want to celebrate gender and its differences, but more importantly, its commonality," she told the South Bend Tribune. The legal consultant and former prosecutor lives in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, where the clothing is assembled. . . . Former engineering honors student and rowing team member Genevieve Malone '11 is back on campus as a project engineer on the Campus Crossroads project. As part of the Barton Malow Company team, the Dayton, Ohio, native deals with stadium earth retention, stadium lights, seating and windows, and air-handling units. She worked on a previous campus project when the football stadium grass was replaced with field turf. "Notre Dame gave me so much while I was here that it's rewarding to give back in this way," Malone says. . . . AudioCompass, a mobile app that turns smartphones into virtual tour guides of places of interest in India, Bhutan, Singapore and Oman, was chosen to represent India in last September's Start Tel Aviv workshop and conference. AudioCompass founder and CEO Gautam Shewakramani '05 joined 20 entrepreneurs at the international gathering sponsored by Digital-Life-Design. . . . The hedge fund Pier 88 is named after a pier in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where the family of company co-founder Frank Timons '91, '94J.D. had a summer home. The business, which was started in October 2013 and is actually based in San Francisco, was profiled in an August New York Times technology article for its focus on investing in publicly traded start-up companies. In September, Timons appeared on a CNBC "Squawk on the Streets" segment. . . . A summer 2014 Notre Dame Magazine short story highlighted Chicagoan Katie Zillmer '12 and her online Notre Name business, which offers matted and framed depictions of names, phrases or dates using alphabet photography taken on and around the ND campus. She has since collaborated with 200-plus student photographers to launch CampusKeepsake.com, which sells alphabet photo art pieces using images from more than 100 colleges. . . . His military service as a chaplain began in 1948, and Paschal Baute '57 now is a chaplain to the Lexington, Kentucky, Blinded Veterans Chapter. In September, he was on the Honor Flight Bluegrass, which flew 70 WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans from central and eastern Kentucky to the Washington, D.C., area to visit war memorials and Arlington National Cemetery. Along with fellow traveler Charlie Eyer, Baute discusses the "deeply moving and heart wrenching" trip. . . . In his first novel, Master of Ceremonies, Donald Cozzens '73M.A., goes behind the scenes of the Catholic Church for a look at clergy sexual abuse. Written as a thriller, the priest's imaginative tale won first place for Catholic Fiction in the 2015 Catholic Press Association awards. . . . Yara Sallam '10LL.M. was released from a Cairo jail in late September. In an unpleasant illustration of irony, she was arrested and imprisoned in June of 2014 following a protest march that was decrying Egypt's passage of a 2013 law restricting political protests. The human rights lawyer and researcher with the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights was among the 100 activists, journalists and other prisoners who were pardoned by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the day before he departed for New York to meet with the U.N. General Assembly. . . . Postpartum depression hit Emily Dagostino '02 hard after the birth of her second child. In "The sunshine and shadows of motherhood," an essay in the October issue of U.S. Catholic, the Oak Park, Illinois, resident discusses her mental anguish and how it led her "to cling more closely to the mystery of my faith." . . . In July, former Notre Dame swim team captain Brian W. Casey '85 will change lanes, moving from his seven-year term as president of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, to the presidency of Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. . . . Mary Hums '79, who played field hockey and softball, and ran track, as well as serving as an announcer for the women's basketball team while at Notre Dame, had a memorable July. The professor of sports administration at the University of Louisville and longtime advocate for people with disabilities in sports was a guest at the White House event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. . . . The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and co-founded by Phil Sklar '07MSA, recently released a Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger '76 bobblehead. The walk-on's 27 seconds of play in the 1975 ND-Georgia Tech football game was highlighted in the 1993 film Rudy. . . . Federal prosecutor Michelle Nasser '95 was among those honored in June with an Executive Office for United States Attorneys Director's Award. The assistant U.S. attorney in the northern district of Illinois was involved in the prosecution of the kingpins of a counterfeit identification business, what Nasser called "a decades-long, multimillion dollar international criminal organization." . . . Beer-loving Pennsylvania residents should lift a glass to Theodore J. Zeller III '89, general counsel to the Brewers of Pennsylvania. An attorney with Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., Zeller specializes in liquor law, and he helped the brewers' group lobby for a change in state regulations to allow for tasting rooms. The new regulation passed in late May and generally benefits craft breweries. . . . The Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem appointed Timothy B. Sailors '00M.A. as a fellow for 2015-16. His research, he says, will focus on early Christian literature preserved in the classical languages of the Christian Orient.