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Elmira elementary students get a closeup look at Mark Twain's summer home
Students got a tour of Quarry Farm on Monday as part of the Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies creative writing contest.
Elmira elementary students get a closeup look at Mark Twain's summer home Students got a tour of Quarry Farm on Monday as part of the Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies creative writing contest. Check out this story on stargazette.com: https://stargaz.tt/2thWVQt
Jeff Murray, Elmira Star-Gazette Published 4:20 p.m. ET June 18, 2018 | Updated 4:32 p.m. ET June 18, 2018
Mark Twain scholars from all over the world are in Elmira this week for the eighth International Conference on the State of Mark Twain Studies. Jeff Murray / Staff video
Hendy Elementary School student Alana Heath reads a Mark Twain-inspired essay to her classmates in the parlor of Quarry Farm, Twain's summer home.(Photo: Jeff Murray / Staff photo)Buy Photo
A group of students from the Elmira City School District got a closeup look Monday at something not often revealed to the public — Mark Twain's summer home.
The Langdons, the Elmira family the famous author married into, donated Quarry Farm to Elmira College in 1983, with the promise that it would be used primarily as a retreat for Twain scholars, and not as a public museum.
But the college's Center for Mark Twain Studies does make exceptions, including a group of elementary school students who took part recently in the center's Quarry Farm tile fireplace creative writing contest.
Four area students in grades two through six were selected for their creative writings on Twain's legacy in Elmira — Tessa Baker, of Finn Academy; Alexa Fairbanks, from Fassett Elementary; Mayla Falank, of Cohen Elementary; and Alana Heath, from Hendy Elementary School.
Alana and 30 of her fourth-grade classmates got a tour of Quarry Farm on Monday.
"Mark Twain stayed here for more than 20 summers. The fireplace has tiles with scenes from Aesop's Fables," said Center for Mark Twain Studies Director Joe Lemak. "Every night, his three daughters would point to a tile, and he had to tell a story based on the fable. The daughters would then grade whether the story was good or not."
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As part of the tour, Alana read her winning essay to her classmates in front of the very fireplace where Twain entertained his daughters.
The Hendy students were the second group from the essay contest who got to tour Quarry Farm. Students from Finn Academy got to see Twain's home May 31.
Even though Quarry Farm is utilized primarily by Mark Twain scholars, including visitors who will be coming this year from Japan, the United Kingdom and Israel, the center likes to make it part of the Elmira landscape, Lemak said.
"It's not a museum, but we want it to be part of the Elmira legacy," he said. "We do a dozen field trips a year. Mostly we show them the grounds. The barn is a public lecture space. The real treat is going inside."
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For more information on Quarry Farm and the Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies, go to marktwainstudies.com/quarry-farm.
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A Civil War prison camp operated along the Chemung River in Elmira during the Civil War. FILE PHOTO
The Foster House in Elmira, built in 1831, has historic ties to the Civil War and Elmira's prison camp. Jeff Murray / Staff photo
This photo from the 1860s shows the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp on the left and the Foster House in the upper right. PROVIDED PHOTO
Marty Chalk, president of the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp, stands in a room at the Foster House that will be converted to a Civil War research library. To his left is Foster House owner Jim Capriotti. Jeff Murray / Staff photo
The only remaining building from the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp, on the right, was reassembled on Winsor Avenue, near the original camp. To the left is a replica of a barracks building that is nearly complete. Jeff Murray / Staff photo
John Trice, vice president of the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp, shows off some of the displays set up inside the last remaining camp building. Jeff Murray / Staff photo
Work is nearly complete on a replica of a barracks building that was once part of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp. A dedication ceremony is planned for Saturday. Jeff Murray / Staff photo
A memorial brick garden that is part of the Elmira Prison Camp display will be dedicated Saturday. Jeff Murray / Staff photo
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Some dogs are specifically bred to be attack dogs and have aggressive personalities and they are not meant to be home pets. An averaged sized man or woman can be seriously out gunned by such a vicious dog. And once the dog has brought the person down, fatalities can easily occur.
Any dog can be dangerous, even apparently-tame dogs will defend themselves if provoked. But there are certain dog breeds that are more dangerous than others.
The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") has important data about dog attack fatalities occurring in the United States over an eighteen-year period.
According to the CDC's data certain breeds are more dangerous than another, and it can indicate that attacks by some breeds are more ferocious than others.
Based on the number of deaths by breed, the following are the most dangerous dog breeds in the United States.
The most dangerous breed in the U.S. - is the "pit bull." The term "pit bull" actually applies to a family of breeds. It seems that most dog bites covered by the media involve pit bulls.
Over the eighteen-year period covered by the CDC, pit bull attacks resulted in 60 fatalities. This was twice the number of the next closest breed - Rottweiler.
Rottweilers were originally used as herding dogs. Rottweilers caused nearly half the number of deaths as pit bulls during the CDC's reporting period.
The third most dangerous dog in America, according to CDC fatality data, is the German Shepherd. German Shepherds were developed as herding dogs. German Shepherd attacks resulted in nineteen deaths in the United States during the CDC's eighteen-year reporting period.
Husky is a group of dog breeds which are used as sled dogs. Huskies fur has allowed them to adapt to life in the more temperate regions in the U.S., because it protects them not only from cold but also from heat. Husky attacks ended with fourteen deaths during the data period.
Alaskan malamutes were originally used as sled dogs in Alaska. Alaskan Malamute attacks resulted in twelve deaths during the CDC's reporting period.
Children are five times as likely to be bitten by a Doberman than they are to be bitten by a Labrador Retriever. The CDC reports that Doberman attacks ended with the death of eight people during the reporting period.
Chow chow breed was developed in Mongolia thousands of years ago and was then introduced into China. Some homeowner's policies exclude claims for Chow attacks. Chows were responsible for the same number of deaths as Dobermans during the CDC reporting period.
Great Danes are also known as German Mastiffs. Adult males usually weigh in excess of a hundred pounds. Great Dane attacks resulted in six deaths during the reporting period.
St. Bernards are very large dogs with large heads. Adults weigh between 140 and 260 pounds. St Bernards were responsible for four deaths during the CDC data period.
The tenth most dangerous dog in America, according to the CDC data, is the Akita. Akitas have bear-like heads, and adults males can weigh over 100 pounds. Akitas were responsible for the same number of deaths during the reporting period as were St. Bernards.
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Jeremy Irons has joined the cast of the HBO TV pilot Watchmen. The planned series is an adaptation of the graphic novel by Dave Gibbons and Alan Moore which was previously turned into a film by Zack Snyder a few years back.
Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Adelaide Clemens and Andrew Howard are also amongst the cast of the pilot, a new take on proceedings written by Damon Lindelof.
Watchmen is set in an alternate world where the mere presence of American superheroes changed history, the US won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and the cold war is in full effect. Watchmen begins as a murder-mystery, but soon unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy. As the resolution comes to a head, the unlikely group of reunited heroes–Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias — have to test the limits of their convictions and ask themselves where the true line is between good and evil.
That's from the source material but Lndelof insists the project is not an adaptation of the 12 issues of the comic but an original story that remixes them.
There are no details on who Irons will play in the series but Deadline is reporting that the legendary British actor will play an ageing and imperious lord of a British manor.
Irons was last seen in the film version of the novel Red Sparrow opposite Jennifer Lawrence.
More on the HBO Watchmen series as it comes in.


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Hi-de-hi campers! Another packed day driving along the highways of the South Island. We drove back to Picton from Nelson, this time along the Queen Charlotte scenic drive and discovered one wonderful bay after another.
We arrived back in Picton and had lunch at our favourite restaurant, the deck of the Echo – there is a fab pic or two in the album. Then we made our way to Kaikoura on the East Coast. Kaikoura is famous for whale watching and its seal colonies. We found a lovely pitch right by the ocean. But again the camp was more hi-de-hi than ho-de-ho, but the views made up for it, see the pic below for a camper's eye view.
At this park we emptied our first toilet cassette – like to keep you well informed. Don't worry it's only for number ones.
Anyhoo, more tomorrow. Don't forget to look at the album, my knuckles are going white holding onto the arms of my seat as we drive along the roads to get these pics.


FILE - Workers are seen among the containers at Asia World port in Yangon, Myanmar, July 2, 2014.
The easing of sanctions is expected to help Myanmar support its political reforms and economic growth, and to facilitate U.S. trade with the country, also known as Burma.
U.S. officials are looking to boost economic engagement with Myanmar, a country that has been dubbed by some as "the final frontier" because it is one of the last markets largely untouched by Western companies.
The United States imposed heavy economic sanctions on Myanmar in 1997 over the ruling military junta's repression of the democratic opposition. In recent years, Washington has rolled back many sanctions following pro-democratic reforms.
With the further easing of financial sanctions announced in May, Washington sees great economic potential in what is the largest country in Southeast Asia. It's rich in natural resources and arable land, but the World Bank says just one-third of its people have access to the electricity grid.
"The election of Aung San Suu Kyi and the easing of almost 80 percent of those sanctions offers a new opportunity to usher in a new era with American business and connectivity with the United States," Charles Rivkin, assistant secretary of state for economic and business affairs, told VOA in an interview.
Rivkin is leading a trade delegation heading to Myanmar next week to facilitate economic ties between the two countries. Among the high-profile companies joining are IBM, GM, Chevrolet, Deloitte, Coca Cola and Omidyar Network.
The "innovation roadshow" is an initiative by the Obama administration to engage with Asian entrepreneurs to strengthen ties with innovative U.S. companies, and to encourage governments in Asia to develop regulatory environments that foster innovation, attract investors and create jobs.
This trade trip follows a U.S. announcement in July that Washington would pledge $21 million in assistance to facilitate Myanmar's long-term capacity building.
White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes, who visited Myanmar in July, said the new assistance would help promote the country's economic growth, with the goal of tripling exports in five years, and help modernize the agriculture sector that will be the driver of employment over the next 10 years.
FILE - Hopeful employees stand outside a government labor office to get a labor card, which enables them to apply for work in the Hlaing Tharyar industrial zone on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar, Sept. 29, 2015.
"Economic policy is foreign policy," said Rivkin. "Most predictions are by the year 2025, Burma will be a five-hour plane flight from half of the world's population. It has a $63 billion economy currently, but you can only imagine its potential if it starts to become a hub, in a way, for the highest-growth area in the planet."
In June, the U.S. government's development finance institution, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, announced it had launched operations in Burma with a $250 million loan to a Yangon telecommunication company.
Meanwhile, Microsoft has recently partnered with the Myanmar Computer Company to train 100,000 people with IT skills inside Burma.
While Myanmar was tapped for American investment after the easing of sanctions, critics see "cronies" that have close connections to the military as among those greatly benefiting.
The U.S. has said the key to lifting the remaining sanctions would be for Myanmar to move toward more reforms and progress in reducing the military's influence over the political system.


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Former lawmaker Manuel "Lito" Peña, who served as an Arizona legislator for 30 years, died on Oct. 12. Peña had been ill for several years, according to Sen. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoenix, and died suddenly Saturday morning. He was 88.
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Social media has seen a flurry of reactions to the #shutdown over #Obamacare, the #debtceiling, or whatever lawmakers, pundits and political observers choose to blame for the federal government closing its doors since Oct. 1.
Rep. Albert Hale won't go to court to challenge Sen. Carlyle Begay's qualifications for office, but Hale may run against Begay for his Senate seat in 2014.
Top lawmakers and economists urge patience now that the state finds itself with a bounty of unforeseen cash to toy with at the Capitol in 2014.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a supplemental proposal to reduce emissions at the Navajo Generating Station, roughly a week after the federal agency extended the public comment period on plans to clean up the coal-burning power plant.


Because I live with someone who can not handle the smell of cooking meat indoors, I need to grill outside in a covered area. I'd like to get a grill, but for right now, cost is a major issue. Electric would be best.
Carl! That's too bad! Ours was fine for a whole decade. I wonder if each model has it's own issues.
Off to shop. Thank you!
Looks great. If it had a good it would be perfect.
I've had 2 Foreman grills, and the coating didn't last a year before scraping off.
The Foreman is great. It even has a little catcher for the juices (salad dressing). It doesn't squeeze anything if you don't press it down. I'd say get one with removable plates for easy cleaning.
all the flavor that gets squeezed out of the food too!
yeah just reminding people, I cry a little at all the good cooking fat that goes down the drain from those horrible machines.
Dont let the fat drain off!!! save it.
Although, I'm not a fan of non-stick surfaces. That's my only caveat.
You might try a George Foreman Grill. My husband had one for years and loved it.
Cast Iron Electric Grill. +1 for Cast Iron! -1 for currently unavailable, but im sure you can find it somewhere other than amazon.
Heres 5 on ebay, $40 each.
Does anyone use this Weber Grill? I thought it was over priced for an electric grill and it has mixed reviews.


The Making of "Hero" from Miguel Endara on Vimeo.
The making of "Hero," a drawing of Miguel Endara's dad composed entirely out of 3.2 million ink dots. What amazing talent!
After spending five 12 hour days in training learning about the latest and greatest in the .NET ecosystem, I did what all programmers must do. I went and got my blood pumping! This is a condensed video of my 45 minute flight in an aerobatic Extra 300L at SkyThrills! Michael Blackstone was the copilot and claims the plane to be the sports car of the sky. It certainly didn't fail to deliver.
It was such an amazing feeling to take control of an aircraft for the first time. Like learning to drive a car for the first time, everything feels so foreign and exciting. Pulling back on the stick or banking to either side felt effortless and extremely responsive. The unique thing about SkyThrills is they let you control the plane pretty much from the time you take off until the time you land. Yep, I was doing the barrel rolls and hammerheads.


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Coworking as a workplace arrangement is growing worldwide. According to recent studies, more than 1.2 million people worldwide have worked in a coworking space. By 2020, 22 million Americans are projected to work in coworking spaces in the United States alone.
As contract work and remote work have become increasingly common, coworking has grown. Startups and small businesses benefit from using coworking spaces instead of traditional offices because coworking cuts costs per employee. People in coworking spaces use conference calling and online meeting tools to connect with clients and customers around the world, so we wanted to know: where is coworking growing the most and why?
For this study, we used publicly available data from Yelp and from U.S. government agencies to measure the number of coworking spaces in U.S.'s largest cities. We looked at where coworking is concentrated and where it might grow. We found that coworking spaces are most common in cities that have high rents and those considered technology hubs.
Cities in the western U.S. have the most coworking spaces per 100,000 people. Only one of the top 10, Washington, D.C., and just six of the top 20 are in the Eastern time zone.
Coworking is clustered in highly developed areas. California, the Northeast Corridor and the Texas Triangle have the highest density of coworking spaces. Coworking spaces are also abundant in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West.
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Does High Rent = More Coworking? (Median Rent for a 2-Bedroom Apt. vs. Coworking Spaces Per 100,000 People): Using the 50th percentile rent estimate for a two-bedroom apartment for metropolitan areas from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, we charted the correlation of high rent to the ratio of coworking spaces.
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Milmark Hotel/Motel Investments Negotiates Sale of Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids
[West Bend, Wisconsin – 1/17/2020]
Upper Peninsula of Michigan-based Base Hospitality Group recently acquired the Hotel Mead in downtown Wisconsin Rapids
Milmark Hotel/Motel Investments, LLC a member of Hotel Brokers International, is pleased to announce the successful sale of the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
The Hotel Mead is a 150 key full-service independent hotel. Updated with extensive capital improvements, this interior corridor property is ranked as a "Best Seller" and one of the "Top Rated" Properties on TripAdvisor for this area. The property features a large atrium lobby, restaurant, tavern, market place, conference center, guest laundry, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and fitness room. The guest room mix includes a selection of King Suites, Queen Suites, Whirlpool, King, Double Queen, and accessible rooms. Conveniently located in the center of Wisconsin, this property is a highly sought-after meeting and group destination. More information on the property is available at https://hotelmead.com.
SKD Hotel Mead, LLC sold the property after operating it for the past seven years. "The Hotel Mead has been a labor of love for us. We have enjoyed watching it transition over the years, and it is truly a property we take pride in. Our ownership group is so grateful to everyone for their patriotism over the years. We are excited to see what the new owners, and our great team of employees, have in store for the future!" said Brenda Schellin, Managing Member of SKD Hotel Mead, LLC.
Founders Collection 2, LLC based out of Marquette, Michigan purchased the property. "We are very excited to add The Hotel Mead to our portfolio of Founders Collection Hotels," said Charles Holsworth of Base Hospitality Group. He added, "We have enjoyed meeting community members and we are eager to be part of what's happening in Wisconsin Rapids." "This property has always been an integral part of downtown Wisconsin Rapids. As we become part of the story of The Mead and Wisconsin Rapids, we will honor the past while looking toward the future," said Joshua Paquette, also of Base Hospitality Group.
Milmark, a licensed Wisconsin and Illinois brokerage, represented the Seller in the sale. Jennifer Church, President of Milmark, worked closely with the Seller and Buyer, as well as the parties' other professionals, to negotiate a mutually acceptable sale.
Jennifer Church, President of Milmark said, "It has been a joy to work on the sale of the Hotel Mead. Throughout the process, I have seen the devotion the owners have had for the property and their staff. It is a tremendous feeling to know that we have found buyers who are as committed to seeing the property flourish."
About Milmark Hotel/Motel Investments, LLC
Milmark has specialized in the sale of lodging properties for almost seventy years. Jennifer Church also serves as the current president of HBI. She is the only woman in the organization's 60-year history to serve two terms as president. Church is joined in the firm by Ronald McCord, the former president of Milmark and a two-term president of HBI. McCord also served as president of the Wisconsin Innkeepers Association (now the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association). Milmark, while licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois, has sold many properties throughout the US with fellow HBI members. For more information about Milmark, or their current listings, visit www.milmark.com.
About Hotel Brokers International (HBI)
Founded in 1959, Hotel Brokers International members lead the industry in hotel real estate sales. HBI hotel brokerage specialists have successfully negotiated more than 10,000 hotel real estate transactions and consistently account for the largest share of all select-service and economy hotel sales in the United States. The organization's database currently comprises more than 100 property listings and the HBI website attracts site visitors from around the world. HBI is the founder and administrator of the Certified Hotel Broker Program, the real estate industry's only professional designation program for hotel brokers. In addition to hospitality real estate advisory services, HBI offers affiliate membership to professionals in allied fields, including franchising, lending, appraisals and investment services. For more information about HBI's hotel listings or to become a broker or affiliate member, visit www.hbihotels.com.
Jennifer Church, President
Milmark Hotel/Motel Investments, LLC
West Bend, Wisconsin
414.255.8719 | jchurch@milmark.com

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We are pleased to invite you to become a member of the GTLA Bar Association. Our membership years runs from July 1st through June 30th.
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Some JCI N2 devices have a termination switch, others have a self termination capability. Research the JCI documentation carefully before assuming that the end of each N2 bus segment needs termination.
When you remove a legacy supervisory controller from the N2 bus it may have been providing termination that needs to be replaced to keep the bus operating within spec.


Pranayama is a Sanskrit word that means something along the lines of "the manipulation of breath." Pranayama is a way of controlling our prana by means of controlling our breath. Regular pranayama practice invokes balance into our bodies and our lives.
Prana, much like the concept of chi from the Chinese tradition, is our basic life-force energy...the element that all living things share. Some believe that prana is breath, however my teachers explain this is a common misconception. Prana merely rides the breath, it is not breath itself. Either way, in manipulating our breath, we may manipulate the flow of prana, inviting it to evenly redistribute throughout our bodies, creating more harmony and ease. There are many breathing exercises (pranayama) one can do that all have specific consequences. Today, we will discuss Nadi Shodhana - breathing for balance.
Click here for an instructional video to guide you through your Nadi Shodhana practice.
You will be using your thumb and ring finger to alternately close off one nostril at a time. Rest your first and middle finger in between your eye brows (this is the location of the third eye chakra - sometimes simply called the third eye), and allow your pinky finger to relax or just do whatever it does naturally.
We will begin by sitting tall, with a straight spine - you can lean up against something here if it's more comfortable (sit in a chair or on the bed with pillow propped up behind you). However, if you are able it is best to sit cross-legged on the floor.
Rest your hands on your knees, thighs, or in your lap. Close your eyes and take 3 deep breaths into your belly. Inhale fully and with your right hand thumb, close off your right nostril - Exhale completely through the left nostril only. Inhale fully through the left nostril, close off your left nostril with your ring finger - Exhale completely through the right nostril. Inhale same side, switch - Exhale left side. Inhale same side, switch - Exhale right side. Continue on this way for 12 more breath cycles.
When you are finished, gently open your eyes and notice how you feel. Repeat this pranayama exercise every day and notice any changes you find in your attitude. It is simple - and you have to breathe anyway so why not take ten minutes a day to breathe balance into your life? There is really no reason not to!


Verification of macroseismic methods on five M-L > 5 instrumental earthquakes in France.
Scotti, O; Levret, A; Hernandez, B. PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF THE EARTH PART A-SOLID EARTH AND GEODESY, 24: (6) 495-499.
Macroseismic data available for five of the most recent M-L>5 earthquakes that occurred in the Pyrenees and in the Alps, were analyzed using the Sponheuer and the Levret relationship to estimate depth and magnitude respectively. The aim of this paper is to verify if simple and robust macroseismic methods used on recent instrumental earthquakes may provide a good tool to calibrate historical events in France. The excellent agreement found between macroseismic and instrumental estimates shows that macroseismic data of historical events may provide the means to lengthen the instrumental catalogue and better constrain the recurrence rates of earthquakes in moderate seismic rate regions.


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SPRINGFIELD – Assistant Majority Leader Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) released the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto on Senate Bill 1, education funding reform legislation:
"It's unfortunate that the Governor is choosing to play politics instead of signing legislation that would fairly fund our public schools. He's said he wants to improve our education system, yet he vetoes the most progressive funding reform bill we've passed in decades.
We have to change this worst-in-the-nation funding formula that is set up to hurt some of the most disenfranchised students throughout the state.
The Governor has pitted Chicago students against downstate and suburban kids. In reality, Senate Bill 1 helps students all over the state, from inner city schools to rural, poor districts.
I will continue to fight to fix our broken education system by reaching across the aisle, so that our students can get the fair funding that they so desperately deserve."
Sims Invites Local Families to Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago), State Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago), and Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore (D-Chicago) will host their annual Community Back to School Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Green Lake Forest Preserve located at 1100 River Oaks Drive, Groves 1-4, in Calumet City.
"Through this annual event we seek to bring local families together during a day of family-friendly fun while at the same time helping to ensure our children have the resources they need to get off to a successful year in school" said Sims. "This event is an opportunity for area families to come together and help us help our students get off to a great start for the upcoming school year."
During Sims' Community Back to School Health and Wellness Fair students will receive free school supplies to help them prepare for the upcoming school year. In addition, there will also be free food, fun, and entertainment f...
Lightford to Rauner: Austin is a Chicago Neighborhood
CHICAGO- Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) reacted to comments Governor Bruce Rauner made today claiming that every child from a disadvantaged circumstance can receive a better education under his yet-to-be revealed plan:
"The governor claims he is treating Austin, Englewood and Lawndale the same as Cicero, North Chicago and Rockford in his secret plan. While the details of
his plan are unclear, one thing is certain, he wants to take money from Chicago's children to make his plan more appealing and pit poor communities against each other. And that is wrong.
"I have worked on fixing our education funding formula my entire career, and refuse to let any child get shortchanged on a quality education solely to appease the governor.
"Senate Bill 1 has a hold harmless provision for all school districts because we refuse to give any school less, it funds schools based on need and ensures high poverty districts get the support they desperately need."
Harper Seeks to Democratize Chicago School Board
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to give families a voice in their children's education by passing legislation creating an elected representative school board to lead the Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
"When it comes to Chicago's school board, parents across our city feel powerless and voiceless when it comes to the education of their children," Harper said. "An elected school board is the answer to that concern. Empowering residents
to guide our schools is the right course of action to allow our children to meet their full potential."
Currently, the Chicago Board of Education members are appointed by the mayor of Chicago. Harper's House Bill 1774 would change Chicago's current appointed board into an elected one starting with the 2019 municipal election. Registered voters with residency in the Chicago electoral district for at least one year immediately preceding the election would be eligible to run for a board member position. House Bill 1774 would split Ch...
Conyears-Ervin Fights to Provide Working Families with Access to Child Care
CHICAGO – State Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin, D-Chicago, will continue to fight to provide working families with affordable child care after ending Gov. Rauner's budget crisis.
"Working families throughout Illinois have lost access to affordable child care due to the governor's budget crisis," said Conyears-Ervin. "As a mother, I know how difficult it can be to find someone who will care for your child at an affordable rate. By passing a budget, working families can again have access to this vital service."
When Governor Rauner's budget crisis began, working families across Illinois were cut off from the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). One of the first bills Conyears-Ervin introduced as a new legislator, House Bill 721, would restore the eligibility threshold to 185% of the federal-poverty level to ensure that families always have access to the vital program that helps parents have childcare when they are at work or school. In the budget that Conyears-Ervin passed, families will aga...
Conyears-Ervin Expands Access to Economic Development Programs
CHICAGO – By ending Gov. Rauner's budget crisis, state Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin, D-Chicago, increased access to economic development programs that create new jobs and improve the economy.
"The governor's budget crisis has created irreparable damage to our state, and the best way that we can repair that damage is to invest in our communities," said Conyears-Ervin. "The budget that I supported will once again fund programs that assist people with resume writing and job training, which ultimately will make our workforce more skilled and competitive."
To create new jobs in low-income communities, Conyears-Ervin supported the state budget that ended Gov. Rauner's budget crisis. The budget contained $18.4 million for job training grants and $2.15 million for community and economic development programs, which ensures funding for the African-American Family Commission. As a freshman legislator, Conyears-Ervin has made job creation one of her top priorities. One of the first pieces of legislat...
Ford and Commander Betts Calls for Peace on The West Side on Mandela's Birthday and 4th Annual Street Naming Celebration
CHICAGO –State Representative La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago) hosts the 4th year anniversary naming of
Mandela Road and Mandela birthday celebration on July 18th at 10:30 a.m at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Cicero Avenue (Mandela Road) in Chicago. Commander Betts, 15th Police District, will also join the celebration in a effort to raise peace in Austin, and talk about CPD's new crime fighting technology. In addition to the celebration, Rep Ford will unveil Chicago's only Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's statue on Chicago Avenue and Cicero Avenue.
Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela's birthday on July 18, via
unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly in 2009. It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world's social injustices when he said that "it is in your hands now". The celebration is intended to be more than a celebration of Madiba's lif...
Stratton Speaks about New Budget during Town Hall Meeting
CHICAGO – As a way to help her constituents understand important developments in Springfield, especially about the budget, state Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, met with residents at a town hall meeting with State Treasurer Michael Frerichs at the Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church in Chicago on Saturday.
"A budget does not just consist of numbers on a page," said Stratton. "A budget reflects our values – and I can tell you this budget shows we value children, families and our community."
During the town hall Stratton spoke about the funding for important programs in the most recent budget, including funding for child nutrition, domestic violence shelters and assistance for low-income students to attend college. The town hall, held with Frerichs, touched on important topics such as allowing residents to access funding for higher education and how education can improve public safety. A number of other local officials were present, including Kim Foxx, Cook County...
Stratton Urges Governor to Sign Criminal Justice Reforms into Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to stand with her and help end the school-to-prison pipeline by signing important juvenile justice reforms into law.
"We should always move swiftly when working towards justice," Stratton said. "So that's why Governor Rauner should take the many criminal justice reforms we have sent him, immediately sign them and help create opportunities to prevent children from unfairly being swept into the criminal justice system."
Two major criminal justice reforms that Stratton introduced this year passed both the House and Senate and now require the governor's signature to become law. The Stratton-introduced House Bill 2663 would limit early-childhood providers from expelling vulnerable students with perceived behavioral issues and encourage them to use community services to work with children and families to address behavioral issues that students might display. In addition, the Stratton-introduced House Bill 3903 pr...
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation to award scholarships at Scholarship Reception
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Password remains the most widespread means of authentication, especially on the Internet. We witnessed the trend of recurring breaches where (salted) password databases get stolen. Any low-entropy passwords can then be guessed easily by brute-force attacks. To harden password-based authentication, Facebook pioneered the involvement of an additional cryptographic server in the authentication process. We call it password-hardening (PH) service.
In USENIX Security '15, a PRF service called Pythia is proposed to realize PH. Our work first formalizes the security requirements of PH. In particular, the crypto server, which serves as a helper in the validation process and as a rate-limiter to thwart online dictionary attack, can do so without learning the (candidate) password. Our PH solution, called Phoenix, handles up to three times more requests than the first (and the only) solution remains secure before our work.
PH only provides user-authentication but cannot ensure the confidentiality of sensitive user data (e.g., credit card number for an e-commerce site). Although encryption somewhat alleviates the problem, keeping the decryption key within reach for recurrent decryption is dangerous. To address this seemingly unavoidable problem, we propose the notion of password-hardened encryption (PHE).
PHE inherits the security features of PH, in particular, the crypto server learns neither the password nor the sensitive data, while validating the password and helping in decryption. More importantly, both the crypto server and the PH-service client can rotate their secret keys, providing a proactive security mechanism mandated by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. We build an extremely simple PHE which is even more efficient than Phoneix. It can handle more than 525 encryption and (successful) decryption requests per second per core on a 10-core Intel Xeon E5-2640 CPU.
This talk (also presented as a keynote speech in ISPEC 2018) summarizes the results from two papers appeared in USENIX Security 2017 and 2018.
Sherman S.M. Chow joined CUHK in November 2012 and received the Early Career Award from Hong Kong RGC. He got his Ph.D. from New York University and did his post-doc at the University of Waterloo.
His main interests are in Cryptography, Security, and Privacy, with publications in AsiaCrypt, CCS, EuroCrypt, ITCS, NDSS, and USENIX Security. He served on the program committee of AsiaCrypt for 6 years and other top-tier conferences like CRYPTO and TheWeb in 2019. He is a distinguished TPC of Infocom 2018, and co-chaired CANS, ISC, and ProvSec before. He is on the editorial boards of a number of journals including IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security (TIFS). He is also an editor of the Springer on Cyber Security Systems and Networks book series.


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Burbage, Derbyshire
In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Burbage like this:
BURBAGE, a chapelry in Hartington parish, Derby; 1 mile S of Buxton. It was formed in 1864. It has a post office under Buxton. Living, a p. curacy. Value, £100.
Burbage through time
Burbage is now part of High Peak district. Click here for graphs and data of how High Peak has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Burbage itself, go to Units and Statistics.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Burbage, in High Peak and Derbyshire | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
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To buy historical maps of Burbage, click here!
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Michael J. Reid (born November 26, 1954 in St. Louis) is an American politician who served as a Missouri state senator and Missouri state representative.  He was elected as a Republican.  Reid attended the University of Missouri and the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

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Research Roundup| April 21 2008
Pseudokinase is active after all
Nicole LeBrasseur
lebrasn@rockefeller.edu
The Rockefeller University Press
J Cell Biol (2008) 181 (3): 401.
https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.1813rr1
Nicole LeBrasseur; Pseudokinase is active after all . J Cell Biol 5 May 2008; 181 (3): 401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.1813rr1
The crystal structure of CASK has an ATP-binding pocket and resembles active kinases.
SÜDHOF/ELSEVIER
Don't judge a book—or a kinase—by its cover, based on new findings from Konark Mukherjee, Thomas Südhof (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX), Markus Wahl (Georg-August-University, Göttingen, Germany), and colleagues. The group shows that a kinase predicted to be inactive has plenty of phosphorylation power.
This not-so-disabled kinase is CASK. CASK lacks the residues needed to coordinate magnesium, which was thought to be required to transfer phosphates. But the new findings suggest that CASK works without magnesium.
The group's new crystal structure of CASK adopted a conformation that is characteristic of constitutively active kinases. And it contained a pocket that looks like it should bind very well to ATP. "It would be weird," says Südhof "for CASK to bind ATP and have an active conformation but be inactive." The group thus thoroughly tested its kinase abilities.
Even in the absence of magnesium, CASK phosphorylated one of its known binding partners, a synaptic adhesion molecule called neurexin-1. The biological outcome of the modification is not known. CASK probably has several other substrates, as it is widely expressed and contains a protein-interacting scaffolding domain.
Several pseudokinases similarly lack magnesium coordination centers. At least some of these proteins might have previously overlooked phosphorlyation skills.
Mukherjee, K., et al.
Cell.
Neurotransmitter release regulated by a MALS–liprin-α presynaptic complex
SUMOylation of the MAGUK protein CASK regulates dendritic spinogenesis
Liprin-α2 promotes the presynaptic recruitment and turnover of RIM1/CASK to facilitate synaptic transmission


"What is freedom? Freedom is the right to choose: the right to create for oneself the alternatives of choice. Without the possibility of choice and the exercise of choice a man is not a man but a member, an instrument, a thing" (Archibald MacLeish).
WE SHOULD NOT TAKE LIGHTLY THE POWER OF CHOICE THAT OUR CREATOR HAS GIVEN US. The "right to create for oneself the alternatives of choice" is a great gift, and one that should be used carefully and to good advantage. Like all great gifts, the freedom of our will is a fearful gift. If we choose wisely between alternatives, we benefit, but if we're foolish about our choices, we suffer greatly.
From the Latin alter ("other"), we get a group of words that all have to do with choice. To "alter" means to change a thing into something other than what it was. To "alternate" means to pass back and forth from one state to another. And "alternatives" are choices between two possibilities: one thing and the other. So the word "other" is a powerfully suggestive word. Rarely in life is there only one path that we could follow. Almost always, we have alternatives. And much of the wisdom of life consists in knowing when to take the "other" path.
Think, however, about how this relates to our personal relationships. If having alternatives is a good thing for us, shouldn't we also try to open up alternatives for our friends and loved ones? We can't totally take charge of anybody else's choices, of course, but we do have the chance now and then to help somebody see what their alternatives actually are. If they're discouraged, we can help them see that they aren't doomed — they still have the power of choice. And if they're caught in unfortunate circumstances, we can help open some doors for them. Without a doubt, door-opening for others is one of life's best privileges.
So life is not just about expanding our own possibilities; it's also about giving opportunities to others. Even if another person doesn't take the path we opened up for them, if we know we gave them a chance they wouldn't otherwise have had, that's a very good feeling.
Harry Emerson Fosdick said, "No man need stay where he is." Whether it's our own alternatives or those of others, the ability to make better choices is a marvelous freedom. Therein lies great hope.
"You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth" (Evan Esar).


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Deere is one of several corporations to partner with the Trust for the National Mall. | Courtesy
John Deere donates mowers for Mall
By PATRICK GAVIN
In these penny-pinching times, the federal government can use a helping hand wherever it can find one and the latest assist comes from none other than John Deere.
Yes, the company that makes farm and yard equipment.
The Illinois-based company is donating more than $400,000 of its equipment to help maintain the National Mall, a partnership that will be announced at a press conference Friday.
"John Deere is both honored and proud to play a role in the revitalization of this iconic landscape," said Denver Caldwell, a manager at John Deere who oversees "turf marketing and marketing support."
"For more than 175 years, our company has been committed to nurturing, harvesting and beautifying the land. Today, we continue that commitment by providing the equipment to sustainably care for America's Front Yard."
Deere is one of several corporations who have joined the Trust for the National Mall's public-private partnership to improve the downtown area.
"This gift will help protect the park's investment in new turf, which provides visitors a more vibrant, welcoming and sustainable green space for recreation, civic gatherings and reflection," said Caroline Cunningham, president of the Trust for the National Mall.
Collis Jones, John Deere's director of congressional affairs, told POLITICO that he expects more public-private partnerships to prop up as the federal government tightens its belt.
"There are needs out there and people can coalesce around those needs, and you will probably see more public-private partnerships with government funding being cut in certain areas."


A man with alleged al-Qaeda links - reported to be a UK student - is quizzed after an attempted "act of terrorism" on a plane.
An interrogation room deep beneath Langley Virginia. A wild-eyed TERRORIST is strapped to an electronic buzzer.
Let's get this show started. For ten points: by what name is Gordon Sumner better known? I'll repeat the question: by what name is Gordon Sumner better known?
Buzzer sounds, TERRORIST writhes slightly.
Hi there, Abdul! Great to have you in the cell. So who is Gordon Sumner?
I spit on your simple infidel questions! Gordon Sumner is Sting!
Lights flash, a jingle plays and water is boarded.
Okay, Abdul, do you want to take this to the next level?
I am prepared to die!
Okay, for one hundred points and control of part of Somalia can you name me the most northerly, the most southerly the most easterly and the most westerly of the United States?
Incidentally, the answer to that last question is N:Alaska, W:Alaska, E:Alaska, and S:Hawaii. But as Monty Python said: "Nobody leaves this show empty-handed; so we'll cut off his hands."


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("Arecor" or the "Group")
ARECOR ANNOUNCES AN EXCLUSIVE FORMULATION STUDY COLLABORATION WITH
A LEADING GLOBAL MEDICAL PRODUCTS COMPANY TO DEVELOP A STABLE READY TO ADMINISTER PRODUCT
Cambridge, UK, 1 November 2021: Arecor Therapeutics plc (AIM: AREC), the biopharmaceutical group advancing today's therapies to enable healthier lives, today announces that it has signed an exclusive formulation study collaboration with a leading global medical products company.
Under the terms of the agreement, Arecor will use its proprietary formulation technology platform, Arestat™, to develop a differentiated, stable, liquid drug product, for intravenous administration in two concentrations, that is Ready-to-Administer ("RTA"). The new liquid formulation of the product supports safe medication practices and operational efficiency by eliminating the need for reconstitution. The partner will fund the development work and has the option to acquire the rights to the new proprietary formulation and associated Intellectual Property under a technology licensing model to further develop and commercialise the product.
Sarah Howell, Chief Executive Officer of Arecor, said: "We are very pleased to announce this new partnership today, our fourth in the past six months, showcasing our commercial strategy to drive growth through our portfolio of collaborations across leading pharmaceutical, medical products and biotech companies. This collaboration further demonstrates the strength of our proprietary technology platform, Arestat™ in developing ready-to-administer (RTA) medicines, which are becoming increasingly important to enable fast, safe and effective treatment of patients."
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 596/2014 (MAR)
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Arecor Therapeutics plc is a globally focused biopharmaceutical company transforming patient care by bringing innovative medicines to market through the enhancement of existing therapeutic products. By applying our innovative proprietary formulation technology platform, Arestat™, we are developing an internal portfolio of proprietary products in diabetes and other indications, as well as working with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to deliver enhanced formulations of their therapeutic products. The Arestat™ platform is supported by an extensive patent portfolio.


The latest Marvel film is out and the fate and destiny of the entire MCU hangs in the balance as AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR changes the landscape. The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and although it is a direct sequel to the previous Avengers films, it has been building for years through nearly the entire MCU franchise over the last several years. I could list everyone in the ensemble cast, but let's just say they are all here. In short, the galactic titan Thanos has traveled the Universe searching for several Infinity Stones that he can wield to put an end to half of the universe. Together with the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spiderman, Black Panther-- and several others-- the Avengers team together to try and stop Thanos from wielding the power of the stones through an Infinity Gauntlet he wears to control their power—which includes not only physical power but bending reality to his will.
My consistent argument with the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been their lack of true fleshed out and complete villains. Either that, or a well-crafted villain is given nothing to do (like poor Cate Blanchett in THOR: RAGNAROK). My other consistent complaint has been that the films very rarely have tension, true dilemmas, or real emotional stakes. There are exceptions, WINTER SOLDIER for one, but most of these films have offered fairly predictable outcomes with very little risks involved. It seems that the disposable villains are always disposed of in fairly connect-the-dots fashion—all while the heroes share witty banter and quips. Well, safe to say that AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR addresses both of those issues in a way that makes this film a standout success among its peers, quips notwithstanding. That isn't to say this film doesn't create for itself another set of challenges as it deals with 25+ different characters, but a lot of this film still will deliver for fans, if they can be patient enough to wait for the film's payoff 2nd half in 2019. What the film does offer is far more serious tone, much greater risk, and the promise of emotional payoff. If most MCU films have been criticized for being fairly formulaic and safe, this movie certainly takes quite a few risks. This film is moving the greater franchise in a bold new direction. It is as valiant a move in this superhero genre, matching the notion of so many of its characters running into the action with a devil-may-care attitude.
Where A: IW struggles is in its exposition dump and storytelling. Most of the character development and "catching up" is done with a lot of cinematic shorthand. Audiences are not only asked but sort of expected to fill in the gaps and color in the spaces between some of the broad strokes of characters and their various scenarios—from love, anger, detachment, heroism, leadership, and uncertainty. All of these qualities are sort of glossed over with a lot of on-the-nose dialogue and fairly clear superhero stereotypes that it doesn't leave much room for nuanced storytelling. And yet, the film clocks in at over 2 ½ hours. So… the movie sort of needs more, but there is so much there already. The 2nd and 3rd Act of the movie are devoted to three distinct story branches with various heroes on quests to help the greater galactic cause of stopping Thanos from wiping out half of the universe. Again, to stay spoiler-free I would say that there is one of these branches that is significantly less successful than the others with its action on screen. It has nothing to do with the likeability of the characters involved per se. However, the scenario itself feels forced and like a bit of a time filler—which is more frustrating in a film with a running time as long as it is and with other areas of the plot practically begging for clearer plot points. Thanos himself and his motives are spelled out a bit more throughout the film, but only to the point of being murky at best. Fingers crossed that some of that becomes clearer as the 2nd half of this film is released. Having said that, everyone is in their best form and the action comes at a furious and exhausting pace. For those who just want to see their favorites in action, there is plenty here to enjoy. Probably multiple viewings worth for fans.
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR may not meet the hype it has generated and may only serve to further propagandize the next film in the franchise. Disney/MCU seems to have that machine down to a sweet science. However, I will also say it has been a long while since I have been interested and excited to see what will happen next in the greater Marvel film franchise. This film leaves me wanting more. A *lot* more. And regular readers of this writer knows that is saying something.


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Offshoring Not Exactly a Tidal Wave
By Sean Michael Kerner
Offshoring accounted for less than 2 percent of IT layoffs in the first quarter of 2004, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which has begun culling which jobs are lost to firms overseas.
The numbers helped provide new data in the debate about how many IT jobs are actually being shipped off-shore in the technology industry. According to the BLS numbers, IT related categories that were offshored were higher than the 2 percent overall figure.
The BLS report, "Extended Mass Layoffs Associated With Domestic and Overseas Relocations," for the first quarter of this year, said 239,361 private sector nonfarm workers who were "separated from their jobs" for at least 31 days in the first quarter of 2004. Of that amount, 4,633 workers were associated with the movement of work outside of the country, according to the BLS data.
Of those 4,633 workers that were reported as being "offshored" by the BLS, 65 percent came from manufacturing sectors. The Midwest bore the brunt in this category with 34 percent of the job loss, followed by the South at 31 percent, the West at 27 percent and the Northeast at only 8 percent.
IT-related employment numbers were not not specifically separated in the BLS report, though they were in part contained under the manufacturing numbers under the Computer and electronic products heading. By that measure, 785 jobs were offshored out of a total of 3,912 job losses, or about 20 percent.
Under another sub-category called Information showed that 18 percent of job losses were offshored (1,449 out of 7,837 jobs lost in that sub-group).
Under the category titled Professional and Technical Services, 3,363 jobs were lost in the first quarter; the BLS said it was unable to provide accurate statistics for which jobs in this number were relocated elsewhere in the world.
The BLS said the numbers are by no means comprehensive or complete and do not cover the entire spectrum of US Labor activity that may have been affected by offshoring over the last several years. However, the statistics are based on layoffs at companies employing 50 or more workers and are counted when at least 50 employees filed for unemployment insurance during a five week period with a layoff of more than 30 days.
The labor report is the first time the BLS has included offshored jobs since it began to track that group in January 2004.
The data follows a wave of research looking at the offshoring trend in the IT industry.
A recent study from Meta Group found that 20 percent of its survey respondents offshore IT jobs. In March, Gartner Group released a report that indicated only 5 percent of US IT jobs were currently offshored with an estimated 25 percent to be offshored by 2010.
This article was first published on InternetNews.com.
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New Testament Religion & Spirituality The Bible Jesus Christ Judaism All Topics
What do christians do to help others?
They bring them up and help them in need, but the best thing they can do is bring them into Christ.
should Christians help other Christians before helping non-Christians?
A: Selfishness and self-interest are innate characteristics of humans, so it is natural that Christians would want to help Christians first, or perhaps only. Only the most altruistic of people would help others regardless of religious beliefs or prospects for conversion, but it does happen. Whether individual Christians should help other Christians before helping others is a matter for the person to decide. ANOTHER THOUGHT: Christians are told in Galatians 6:10, " Therefore, as we… Read More
Why is the parable of the good samritan so important to christians?
becasause they help others
Why is the parable of the sheep and goats important for christians?
Because it helps them to think and help others.
Why should Christians help others?
Christians are called to mimic Jesus and he cared for every one tried to help people. Helping others showns Gods love to the world. Jesus told believers, "Love your neighbor as your self" If you love somone you are kind to them. That includes helping them.
What do christians think about charity and why do they help the poor?
Because it is what God calls on us to do. Love others.
What contribution does a christian make to society?
Christians can generally be categorized into two: helpful Christians and selfish Christians. Helpful Christians are Christians that strive to improve humanity and the lives of others. They are selfless and are willing to help at any time. Selfish Christians, however, only strive to ensure that they do good deeds to successful enter Heaven during rapture. They do not have any form of sincerity, only living for oneself and not for others.
As a believer of God what can you contribute to achieve peace and harmony between Christians and Muslims?
The golden rule will help, "treat others as you would have others treat you".
Why do Christians evangelize?
I used to be a Christian, so that being said Christians evangelize to help others to "meet" God. In other words they try and get other people to covert in to Christianity.
How can Christians help other people?
Opinion Christians can help other people just as non-Christians do - by providing help, whether financial or in kind, or just being there to listen and comfort in times of need. Christians often have a greater tendency to preach Christian values than to practise them. By leaving aside the perception that people in need should be told that Christians believe in helping others, but by actually doing so, a great deal can be achieved.
Why do Christians believe that they need to help others?
Helping others is a work of faith as stated by Jesus Christ. Jesus said 'love your neighbour as your self'. Love can be shown by actions, by helping others.
How do christians help those ho are suffering?
They help by donating money etc. They send missionaries etc. They also do anything to help and tell others about the only 1 true God
How can you encourage and help others to live as Christians?
you tell them to go to church and see if they like it or not and try and make them believe in god.
What has the author Louise Passero written?
Louise Passero has written: 'Hands for others' -- subject(s): Help of Christians Daughters of Mary
Why do Christians help others?
Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God. The second commandment is to love others. So how to you show love to people? You show by your actions. Also the Bible says Christians should tell others about God and God's love for His creation. Would people listen if you beat them over the head with a bat?
Who helps Christians?
Answer: Jesus Christ, other Christians and non-Christians help Christians.
What do Christians celabrate?
Christians celebrate , Easter and Christmas among others
Do christians use objects to help them pray?
Yes depending on what they belive! Some catholics prefer to use rosaries or icons(pictures) to help them pray and others prefer to just be silent and talk to god
How does forgiveness and reconciliation affect the way Christians treat others?
A: Forgiveness and reconciliation are not uniquely Christian traits, but perhaps the overt discussion of forgiveness and reconciliation is unique. Even if they behave no differently towards others than do non-Christians, Christians believes that they are bound to forgive others, as God forgives them, and to seek reconciliation with others as with God. Forgiveness and reconciliation help achieve a harmonious society, and through this people treat each other with respect and trust. Some Christians pride… Read More
What is the Christian debt consolidation program?
The Christian debt consolidation program is a service provided by Christians to help others manage their finance and debts and aid in the repayment of them.
Why are Christians against the death penalty?
some are, but others aren't - not Christians in general
How can Christians help prevent the crime of passion?
Christians can help in the crime of passion by not committing adultery.
When was Mary Help of Christians School created?
Mary Help of Christians School was created in 1935.
Why do Christians tell others about being a Christian?
In the hope that they will convince others.
Why is Our Lady Help of Christians feast day celebrated?
We celebrate our lady help of christians feast day because we praise and honour our lady help of christians (aka virgin mary or mary mother of god)
What do christians do during worship?
Physically: Hear a sermon, read the Bible, sing, pray. Spiritually: Be strengthened, rejoice, ask God to help us and others, praise him, and grow.
How do christians work actively in today world today?
Christians are active in faith and in deed, We Christians work constantly trying to impress and do good for God, We help the poor, We go to church, We spread the word of the Gospel to others in hopes they will join us in our faith. Not all Christians act like this though, there are some who do nothing other then keeping what they believe to themselves because they are afraid of being caught.
Why did Columbus convert others to be Christians?
Because he himself is a Christian and he wanted more people to be Christians.
Do you think Human rights are important for Christians?
Yes it is important it helps us to balance or Christian life with societal expectations. Christians too are guided by human rights.
What are Christian responsibilities?
We as Christians must be kind to others and spread the good news of God. Being a Christian means to be there for those who don't have anyone. It means you should help those who can't help themselves. This is a hard technique but it can be mastered if tried. :-)
Where did early christians worship?
The Early Christians didnt actually have a church, they worshiped at each others' houses.
How are Christians to treat non Christians?
The golden rule came from Jesus..."Treat others as you would have them treat you"
How are the Christians to treat the Freemasons?
Christians should treat Freemasons like any other people. Indeed, a lot of Freemasons are Christians of one sort or another.
What helped spread Christianity in Ancient Rome?
Christianity began in the 1st Century AD and was not around during the period known as Ancient Rome - which believed in paganism primarily from Babylon, Egypt and Greece.
Did Christians stress the importance of wealth?
Christians view blessings of wealth or other blessings as a way to bless others.
How did Roman persecution of Christians affect Christians' faith?
Christianity existed and, for the most part, prospered in the pagan Roman Empire for approximately three centuries, before Emperor Constantine became the first openly Christian emperor (Emperor Philip was thought to have been a Christian and that is something still debated today). During that time, there were three short periods of widespread, official persecution of Christians, for what is now believed to have been a total of twelve years. The most important period of persecution… Read More
What is the golden rule for Christians?
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Do to other what you want done to you.
How do Christians show love?
By putting others first.
What is the Christian label of non Christians?
Some non-Christians are called 'atheists'. Some are called 'Buddhists; others are called 'Hindus'. Others are called 'pagans'. To my knowledge, the original Bible text does NOT call anyone 'pagan'. There are Jews and Gentiles; but both of them can become Christians.
What is the relationship between Christianity and Catholicism?
All Catholics are Christians but not all Christians are Catholic. A Christian is a follower of Christ. About half of the world Christians are Catholic, the others Protestant
Why is the parable of the good Samaritan important for Christians?
it is to help christians to learn to love their neighbour
Why do Christians follow the Golden Rule?
because the golden rule will help christians get to heaven
Who do Christians help?
Worldwide: Christians help the poor, the sick, the elderly, the young, the uneducated, and those who have made mistakes. In general, Christianity is about supporting the weak.
When was Mary Help of Christians Academy - New Jersey - created?
Mary Help of Christians Academy - New Jersey - was created in 1924.
How did the Holocaust affect Christians?
Christians were not a target. The Holocaust effected European Christians in multiple manners. Christian anti-Semitism played a huge part in the Holocaust. Christians, such as Martin Luther, thought they were doing the right thing by turning in and murdering Jews. Other Christians ignored it, and thought staying neutral was best. When really, neutrality and silence helped the Nazis. Still others, such as Irene Gut Opdyke, Corrie ten Boom, and Irena Sendler, although the minority, risked… Read More
Why is there conflict between christians Jews and Muslim if they share the same message of helping others?
Christians, Muslims, and Jews all believe in helping others. However, there is a huge gap between them, Jesus Christ.
How might Jesus' healings influence Chrisitans today?
It could have an influence on them to help others and become another person. They also might inspire young people to go out of their way or help people. It also shows Christians today that they can be healed of whatever ails them.
What can Christian's do the help animals?
Christians help animals by trying to cure them
What is the religion of Malaysia?
Mostly Muslim, with some Christians and others.
Why do Christians visit Iona Britain?
To Tell others about God
Why didnt the Christians help the Roman empire Army during it fall?
Christians were the enemy of Rome.


5 Trendy Shoes That Are Kind Of Cute But Kind Of Ugly.
Okay, we can all agree that there are some pretty weird shoe designs out there. Sometimes I look at a few of these "high-end" footwear designs and think to myself "what the heck inspired this beautiful chaos"? Well, if you like unique, weird, cute-but-ugly shoes, you're in store. Inside is a list of my top 5 favorites wacky, trendy designs! Also, if you like any of these products, I've included prices and websites for your shopping pleasure.
I'm a sucker for beauty subscription boxes and Glossy Box has been one of my favorites. I've been subscribed with this company for 2 years now and they have been pretty consistent with the products they send each month. What I like the most about this brand is that for $21, I'm sent 5-6 full size (and sometimes they do give travel size) products. If you're interested in seeing May's Glossy box, I've included my video review inside.


The new site's development has been on hiatus for the last few months. I put small changes in every now and then, but it's definitely not something I'm dedicating time to, since my new job as of March stifles things a bit.
Regardless of that, I have been making performance updates to this current site off and on. I recently got rid of Google Analytics and Google Adsense, and added New Relic to both the server and this site's code, for analytics of both server and browser. In doing so, New Relic was able to highlight errors in this site's code that bots were finding, as well as pages that were slow in general compared to others. If you haven't heard of New Relic before, I suggest you take a look, they have some pretty neat stuff that really help in not only recording metrics but actually understanding and making use of said metrics.
Nginx is used on the server instead of the previous server's Apache software. This has performance and security benefits all around. Google Nginx vs. Apache if you're curious for more detail.
An SSL certificate was gifted from Namecheap as part of the domain transfer from Kyro back in March. The site has been forced to use SSL with all http links redirecting to https.
Gzip compression was turned on for clients/browsers that indicate they support it via the Accept-Encoding HTTP request header. This saves a lot of bandwidth and load times on slower networks.
Stopped using Namecheap's DNS and started using CloudFlare's DNS. Sped up resolve times for the site from ~50ms to under 5ms from my tests.
Google Analytics and Google Adsense were removed, speeding up browser page load times by nearly 700ms on average.
New Relic identified that a MySQL table was being queried 401 times for each page request. I restructured that part of the code to only query it once per page request. Browser page load times increased by about 50ms.
Reconciled duplicate core files in the site's code. Previously some of the site code was using one version, and other parts of the site was using another. This caused some errors to bubble up to end users when viewing certain pages.
Removed unused/unnecessary pages from the code, there wasn't any end user benefit to this unfortunately, but it makes managing the site easier.
Created the cache/ directory on the server, speeding up the generatedocs page (Download BNETDocs as Text) from ~2,000ms to a mere ~50ms, or basically the average load time for any other page on this site (excluding other resources or full page loads).
Server statuses are being updated every five minutes by a cronjob on the server.
The BNETDocs Redux code, the Labs code, and the current "new site" code dubbed BNETDocs Phoenix are all stored in private Git repositories, which may become open-source in the future. This means that any changes to the code are either dirty changes or they're tracked in the commit history. Yes, this is me telling you that BNETDocs hasn't ever been version controlled before. Hard to believe, I know.
There may have been some other enhancements to the legacy code that I may have forgotten since March, but that really covers the bulk of it all.
Again, development hasn't stopped on the new site, but it certainly isn't going fast either. Cheers!


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Turns out a parasitic wasp has found this large cabbage white caterpillar, laid eggs inside it using its ovipositor (looks like a big stinger, but is for egg laying). The eggs hatch and eat the caterpillar from the inside, avoiding the vital organs, to keep it alive for as long as possible.
When the larvae are ready to pupate into wasps they release chemicals that change the behaviour of the caterpillar which climbs high, as the larvae emerge the caterpillar helps make their cocoons with it's own silk then protects the clutch of cocoons till it starves to death!
Later the wasps emerge and go to mate and seek another caterpillar to continue their 'eggs in caterpillar-> mind control the caterpillar->emerge and pupate-> adult wasp' lifecycle.
Keen on compost, love leaf mold, focussed on food growing. Trying to grow as much food as we can in our back garden and enjoying the unusual vegetables that you can't buy in the shops. Currently slightly obsessed with perennial kale and skirrets!