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While specifications, location and price can attract potential homebuyers to your home, poor listing photos can quickly turn them away. Your listing photos are critical when selling your home in Jacksonville. These provide the first impression of your space and showcase the workmanship and beauty of your home. Here are five simple tips to make potential buyers quickly call and sign up to see your Jacksonville home.
Monday, November 20th, 2017 at 10:34am.
Buying your first home in Jacksonville is something many individuals dream about but high credit score requirements, large down payments and substantial closing costs can make it seem unrealistic. Federal Housing Administration loans, also known as FHA loans, are one option for first-time home buyers to make this dream become a reality.
FHA loans are home loans that are guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration. These loans are available from many private lenders and are enticing to first-time homebuyers because they don't require a full 20% down payment. These loans are also easier to qualify for as borrowers don't need high credit scores to receive approval.
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You have found your dream home in Jacksonville and now you want to make an offer. While in some markets you must act quickly to purchase your dream home, in others, you may have a little more time to carefully think through your actions. Regardless, there are a few financial matters you should consider before you sign any papers.
While your mortgage payment may seem within reach, there are other monthly payments you must think about to ensure you truly can afford your dream home, such as the amount of property taxes you will pay. Before you make an offer, you can reach out to a local tax assessor for an estimate. Your tax rate will depend on where you live as well as the value of your home.
Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 at 12:46pm.
Purchasing a home is the American dream but it can cost you significantly if you aren't fully prepared. Here are six signs that you should wait and not purchase a home in Jacksonville right now.
While you may have enough money each month to afford a mortgage, you should have a little set aside for unexpected costs and emergencies. As a homeowner, there will be many repair and maintenance costs that arise. You need enough wiggle room in your budget to cover all your necessities and many of these expenses.


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PRESENTING PIP… A heartwarming tale for underdogs everywhere.
October 24, 2018 by Post
Watch a new, 4-minute animated short presented by Southeastern Guide Dogs.
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*Please watch the four-minute, animated adventures of Pip at pipfilm.com.
Palmetto, Fla., October 24, 2018—Get ready to root for the world's cutest dog with a destiny—an adorable pup named Pip, now appearing on screens nationwide, thanks to the generosity of visionary donors Gary and Melody Johnson of Tampa, Florida. "We are so happy to make it possible for Southeastern Guide Dogs to share its mission through such a creative and entertaining medium," says Gary Johnson. "Everyone who watches Pip will fall in love with this little underdog and cheer her on to success."
Who is Pip?
She's four small paws and a big heart. Pip is a precocious yellow Lab pooch who makes it her mission to enroll at Southeastern Guide Dogs' Canine University in spite of her tiny stature. Pip overcomes a variety of daily obstacles, and just like our real, four-legged superheroes, learns to save the day—every day—for those with vision loss and veterans with disabilities. Pip celebrates the heroic dogs that bring our mission to life.
Why an animated short?
Southeastern Guide Dogs is all about innovation. Innovation shows itself in our genetics and reproduction strategies; our east-meets-west philosophy in vet care; our puppy education methodologies; our advanced K-9 conditioning programs and our positive reinforcement-based training protocols. But we don't stop there…our marketing and philanthropy strategies are also groundbreaking, resulting in today's premiere of Pip. There are so many heartwarming, inspiring stories to tell about Southeastern Guide Dogs, and you have seen many of them unfold in our advertisements and public service announcements, videos, blogs, on social media and in printed materials. Now, with Pip the film, we have the opportunity to tell our story with all the emotion, color and delight of expert animation.
"This is an exciting new element in the creative toolbox for building awareness of Southeastern Guide Dogs and our exceptional dogs," says CEO Titus Herman. "In her innocent, child-like way, Pip embodies the hope, optimism and joy that permeates our school. Pip strives to join the ranks of our extraordinary dogs that become true superheroes for the people whose lives they transform, forever. We hope that everyone will be inspired by Pip, and when they choose to support her on her journey, they're supporting the real, behind-the-scenes magic of Southeastern Guide Dogs."
The real Pip
A flesh-and-blood yellow Lab named Pip was born at Southeastern Guide Dogs in mid-September. The public is invited to follow Pip as she grows and goes through her early education and real-world exposures, accompanied by Leslie Shepard, our director of puppy raising services.
Pip is a symbol of the real-life pups that we breed, raise, train and then match with the people who need them each and every day. Just like Pip, every dog at Southeastern Guide Dogs has its own unique journey and a destiny to be great.
Look for the real Pip as she makes personal appearances all over the region, beginning today, with the premiere of Pip the film at the Lakewood Ranch Cinema in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. Discover all things Pip at www.pipfilm.com
Who are the creators of "Pip" the film?
Studio Kimchi is a modern boutique animation studio in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in quality animation with strong characters and story telling. "It's been a great opportunity and an absolute pleasure to help Southeastern Guide Dogs break the mold on nonprofit outreach with the creation of this short film," says film Director Bruno Simões. "Studio Kimchi is proud to put its craft and storytelling skills to good use with this meaningful mission moment for such a worthwhile cause."
Quality animated films receive millions of views, and our goal is to harness this delightful genre to generate greater national awareness of our school and drive potential supporters to our website over the coming year.
Pip Links:
Share: www.Pipfilm.com
Facebook: @SoutheasternGuideDogs
Twitter and Instagram: @SEGuideDogs
Hashtags: #Pip #PipFilm #SEGuideDogs
About Southeastern Guide Dogs
Southeastern Guide Dogs transforms lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs. The organization employs some of the most talented and innovative scientists and trainers in the working-dog industry and operates the most advanced training facilities of any service dog organization in the world. Our experts train guide dogs, service dogs, and companion dogs for people living with significant challenges, including those with visual impairments and veterans with disabilities.
All of Southeastern Guide Dogs' services—which include selective breeding and expert dog training and conditioning; comprehensive on-campus student instruction; and lifetime alumni support—are provided at no cost to the recipients. The charity relies 100 percent on private donations and receives no government funding. Southeastern Guide Dogs has the distinction of being dually accredited by the two premier, global accreditation bodies: The International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International. Learn more at www.GuideDogs.org.
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Congressional Lawsuit Over Obama Administration's Violation of War Powers Act in Libya
June 21, 2011 Q 24 Views 3 min read
Dennis Kucinich, Walter B. Jones, John Conyers, Jr., Roscoe Bartlett, Michael E. Capuano, Dan Burton, Howard Coble, John J. Duncan, Jr., Timothy V. Johnson, and Ron Paul
COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF
Plaintiffs Dennis Kucinich, Walter B. Jones, John Conyers, Jr., Roscoe Bartlett, Michael E. Capuano, Dan Burton, Howard Coble, John J. Duncan, Jr., Timothy V. Johnson, and Ron Paul (hereinafter "the Plaintiffs"), all members of Congress, bring this Complaint in their official capacities and as taxpayers and allege as follows:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action for injunctive and declaratory relief to protect the Plaintiffs and the country from a stated policy of Defendant Barack Obama, President of the United States, whereby a president may unilaterally go to war in Libya and other countries without the declaration of war from Congress required by Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution.
2. This action further seeks injunctive and declaratory relief to protect the Plaintiffs and the country from the violation of the War Powers Resolution resulting from the Obama Administration's established policy that the President does not require congressional authorization to use military force in wars like the one in Libya.
3. This action further seeks injunctive and declaratory relief to protect the Plaintiffs and the country from a policy that a president may commit the United States to a war under the authority of the United Nations without authorization from Congress.
4. This action further seeks injunctive and declaratory relief to protect the Plaintiffs and the country from a policy that a president may commit the United States to a war under the authority of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in violation of the express conditions of the North Atlantic Treaty ratified by Congress.
5. This action further seeks injunctive and declaratory relief to protect the Plaintiffs and the country from a policy that a president may use funds, previously appropriated by Congress, for unconstitutional and unauthorized wars in Libya or other countries.
139. On May 20, 2011, President Obama sent a letter to congressional leadership informing it that his Administration concluded that the War Powers Resolution does not apply to the U.S. involvement in Libya because of the limited nature of that involvement. See Jake Tapper, White House on War Powers Deadline: Limited Role Means No Need to Get Congressional Authorization, ABCNEWS.com (May 20, 2011, 7:14 PM), http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2011/05/white-house-on-war-powers-deadlinelimited-us-role-in-libya-means-no-need-to-get-congressional-autho.html.
140. Specifically, President Obama stated that the War Powers Resolution does not apply because:
U.S. participation has consisted of: (1) non-kinetic support to the NATO-led operation, including intelligence, logistical support, and search and rescue assistance; (2) aircraft that have assisted in the suppression and destruction of air defenses in support of the no-fly zone; and (3) since April 23, precision strikes by unmanned aerial vehicles against a limited set of clearly defined targets in support of the NATO-led coalition's efforts.
Id. (quoting the President's May 20, 2011 letter).
141. The level of involvement described by the President's letter falls well within the scope of the War Powers Resolution, which applies whenever U.S. armed forces are either "introduced . . . into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances," 50 U.S.C. § 1543(a)(1), or are introduced "into the territory, airspace or waters of a foreign nation, while equipped for combat, except for deployments which relate solely to supply, replacement, repair, or training of such forces," id. § 1543(a)(2).
142. On June 14, 2011, Speaker John Boehner sent a letter to President Obama informing him that the ninety-day period under the War Powers Resolution would pass on June 17th and that the President has failed to comply with the statute. Boehner Warns Obama on Libya, Wall St. J., June 14, 2011.
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Gabriele Kuby (Konstanz, Alemanya, 1944) és una escriptora i sociòloga alemanya. Graduada en sociologia a Berlín amb un mestratge a Konstanz, és una catòlica conversa i estudia les posicions ortodoxes i catòliques en referència a la sexualitat i al gènere, com demostren el seu treball The Global Sexual Revolution: The Destruction of Freedom in the Name of Freedom. Va esdevenir coneguda per la seva crítica a la moralitat de la sèrie de Harry Potter. És filla d'Erich Kuby i germana de Clemens Kuby.

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It's 1977 and Karen and Richard of The Carpenters are miming their latest hit before a greenscreened gallery of deep space. Neither of them look very well: Karen is gaunt from the effects of creeping eating disorders that will eventually claim her life, and singing partner Richard is plonking vacantly at the piano beside her, by now in the firming grip of a Quaalude-dependent perma-haze.
'COIC' was released by Canadian Space Rock group Klaatu the previous year, inspired by the International Flying Saucer Bureau's instruction to all its members in 1953 that a telepathic communication with alien life should be attempted through mass meditation on a newly appointed 'World Contact Day'.
Still image courtesy of The Carpenters. 'Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft'. A&M Records, 1977.
It was much admired by Richard, but that such a bonkers composition should have fallen into hands of America's most homely group spoke of a changing nation, and with it, the band's commercial decline. The Carpenters had always been dependable purveyors of bubblegum pop hits like '(They Long to Be) Close to You', 'We've Only Just Begun', and 'Rainy Days and Mondays', a paragon of staid Republican values, who, in the words of Richard Nixon, 'represent[ed] all that is true and best in America'.
Despite the sexual revolution of the 60s, mainstream pop in America remained safe and decidedly de-sexed. Of the track Superstar, a 1971 cover of a groupie's lament by Bonnie and Delaney (considered one of The Carpenters raciest tunes), Richard said: '... Top 40 radio in America would not have played something that said "can hardly wait to sleep with you again". So I changed it to "be with you again".' Strict adherence to 'good taste' was rewarded with a string of gold albums and top 10 hits, but it was an instinct they couldn't shake.
By the mid- to late 70s, Punk and Disco's popular appeal to disobedience and unapologetic sexuality meant chart success no longer relied on doe-eyed appeals to the obstinate puritanism of Middle America.
And in a year that saw the release of both Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Star Wars, The Carpenters reacted to a growing culture of sexual expression and willful 'bad taste', not by joining it, but by ignoring it altogether and relocating to space.
Chris Samuel is a writer and an editor at iiii Magazine, based in London.


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Buying a new or used vehicle is exciting, and it can be easy to get swept up by a persuasive salesperson. The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) oversees motor vehicle retail installment sellers. The license authorizes its holder to offer installment payments to its customers, for the sale of motor vehicles to retail buyers. This license is required by firms that sell and finance vehicles, such as automobiles, trucks, trailers, RV's, motorcycles, and mobile homes. The OFR encourages Floridians to be sure they are fully informed before making a financial decision, including a vehicle purchase.
1) Research the vehicle you're interested in purchasing so you understand what you would expect to pay. Make a budget and consider getting pre-approved for a loan.
2) Research financial institutions, dealerships, and other lenders to help you get the best financing available to you. Preparing ahead of time will get you ready to negotiate and make the process less stressful. Shop around to make sure you get the best deal.
3) When you decide on a vehicle dealer and financing, make sure the business and individuals are properly licensed. Floridians can verify the license of motor vehicle retail installment sellers with OFR online or contact the agency about the seller's complaint history. The Better Business Bureau is also a great resource to view complaints about a dealership or lender.
4) Get everything in writing. Read the loan contract carefully and completely – before signing it. Make sure it matches the price and terms that you agreed to.
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The SEC is the conference that has produced basketball superstars such as "Pistol" Pete Maravich, Shaquille O'Neil, Charles Barkley, Anthony Davis, and John Wall. Those players have come from great programs such as Kentucky, Florida, and LSU.
This year, despite its rich tradition, the conference received only five NCAA tournament bids. But three of those teams are still alive in the Elite Eight: Florida, South Carolina, and powerhouse Kentucky, the regular season and SEC tournament champ.
The No. 7 South Carolina Gamecocks will take on the No. 4 Florida Gators in the Elite Eight East Regional final at Madison Square Garden Sunday, March 26, at 2:20 p.m. ET.
This contest will no doubt be a defensive brawl, as the familiar foes will be facing off for the third time this season. They split the first two meetings, with each winning on their home court.
South Carolina and coach Frank Martin have put on a defensive clinic thus far in the NCAA tournament. The Gamecocks held Duke to 41.5% shooting from the field and Baylor to just 50 points and 30% shooting. Defensive intensity is their strength and will be the focus of their game plan against Florida.
Guard Sindarius Thornwell, South Carolina's senior leader, must continue to perform well, along with big-time contributors Chris Silva, PJ Dozier, and Duane Notice.
Florida will present the Gamecocks with a tough opponent after the Gators' historic win over Wisconsin. Florida had a 12-point lead late in the second half, but the Badgers clawed their way back to tie the game at the end of regulation on a desperate three-point shot. Chris Chiozza, the Gators' lightning-quick guard, came through in the clutch with a running three at the buzzer in overtime to win the game 84–83.
Florida will have to stop South Carolina from playing its best basketball of the season in order to advance to the Final Four. The Gators' guards will need to match up with and neutralize Thornwell, the SEC Player of the Year.
Florida will also need to win the battle of the boards, with Kevarrius Hayes and Devin Robinson stepping up to control the paint.
Hayes is thrilled to move on to the Elite Eight. "This is what we have worked for all year," he said. "It's what we put our heart and soul into." Hayes said Florida is simply going to look back and replicate what worked in the past to beat South Carolina.
A trip to the Final Four in Phoenix—and SEC pride—will be on the line Sunday afternoon in New York City.


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Eagles' depth shows in Ferriss Trophy candidates
Jason Munz
Scott Berry called it.
Before a single pitch was ever thrown in the 2017 season, the eighth-year Southern Miss baseball coach was dropping hints that this year's team could field a level of depth seldom featured by the Golden Eagles.
"Position player-wise, it's the most depth we've ever had," he told reporters way back in January.
Fast-forward four months later, Berry's prophecy has come to fruition. Southern Miss recently clinched the regular-season Conference USA championship outright for just the second time in school history — mostly thanks to the quality of the talent from the bottom of the roster to the top.
Now others are taking notice. On Monday, senior Dylan Burdeaux, junior Taylor Braley and freshman Matt Wallner were named three of the five finalists for the Boo Ferriss Trophy, which is awarded annually to the most outstanding college baseball player in Mississippi. Mississippi State's Brent Rooker and Delta State's Zack Shannon are the other finalists.
The Golden Eagles' trio of candidates for the state's top individual prize marks just the second time in the award's 14-year history that three players from the same team have been up for the award in the same season. In 2016, Mississippi State's Jake Mangum (who won the trophy), Reid Humphreys and Dakota Hudson were finalists.
"Honestly, it's an honor for us to have so many guys on that list of finalists," Berry said. "But I'm sure they would all tell you the same thing, that it's more a team accomplishment than an individual thing."
Burdeaux, the team's starting first baseman and one of only three seniors on the team, has provided Southern Miss with consistency (a .352 batting average and more hits than any player in the country with 86 entering Tuesday's game against Southeastern Louisiana), power (third among the Golden Eagles with nine home runs and tops on the squad with 60 runs batted in), and speed (most stolen bases on the team and second-most in Conference USA with 15).
"He has put together one of the best years of anybody that's played here at Southern Miss," Berry said. "And there's a lot of baseball left. I couldn't be more proud of a young man that's come through our program than Dylan.
"He's also been 'Mr. Clutch' for us, too. We've seen it time and time again when he has come up and delivered for us."
Burdeaux, a West Monroe, Louisiana, native, said he is proud of what he's accomplished. He added, though, a little friendly competition has not hurt.
"Me and Braley always have little competitions throughout the year with homers and RBIs," he said. "And Wallner's in on that now. We all kind of chirp at each other a little bit, but I definitely embrace that. I just want to keep doing what I'm doing and help this team win ball games."
Braley's Ferriss Trophy résumé is enhanced by his two-way prowess. The former Oak Grove star serves as Southern Miss' everyday third baseman but is also the team's Sunday starting pitcher. Braley's .335 average ranks third among the team's regular starters, while his 11 home runs rank second. He leads the team with a .479 on-base percentage aided by the 49 walks he's drawn (fourth-most in the nation and third-most in a single season in school history).
Berry has long touted Braley's competitive nature and ability to juggle a plethora of responsibilities.
"He's just a gamer," Berry said. "He's one of those guys that can really flip that switch when it's game time. He plays every midweek game, every Friday and Saturday out on that field. He throws balls between innings, not to mention the plays he has to make throughout the games during the week. He's got to hit, run bases — he's got to do a lot of things. Then, he's got to clock in, put a hardhat on on Sunday and give you that effort on the (pitcher's) mound.
"He's cut from a different cloth."
Wallner has also become an admirer of Braley, as well as Burdeaux.
"I love watching them hit every time," he said. "(Braley's) such a gamer and there's definitely a chance for him to do something big every (at-bat). Same with Burdeaux."
Finally, Wallner's candidacy stems from his ability to stand out as a hitter, fielder and pitcher. The true freshman has started 51 games this season and hit .330 with 15 home runs, a freshman record at Southern Miss and the most among any freshman in the country. Wallner, who accepted an invitation Tuesday to the USA Baseball National Collegiate Team's training camp this summer, is second in C-USA with a .659 slugging percentage and seventh in RBIs (49).
"It's tough for any freshman to come in at the Division I level and do the things he's done," Berry said. "They're starting to pitch him a little tougher, but he's a quick learner. I can see a lot of progression."
The last Golden Eagle to win the Ferriss Trophy was former pitcher James McMahon, who took home the award in 2015. Former Southern Miss outfielder Tyler Koelling also won it in 2011.
The trophy presentation is set for 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in Jackson. The award is largely voted on by the state's college coaches and a panel of professional baseball scouts. However, fans can submit their vote (which counts for 10 percent of the final tally) at csopavoting.com until noon Saturday.
Southern Miss returns to action at 6 p.m. Thursday in the first of a three-game series at UTSA. The Golden Eagles, the top seed in next week's Conference USA tournament, will square off against the No. 8 seed at 4 p.m. Wednesday at MGM Park in Biloxi.


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ALIA overview of the 2014 – 2015 Federal Budget
Wednesday 14 May 2014, Canberra: For the library and information sector, the stand out items in yesterday's Federal Budget were changes to higher education, investment in research, the creation of a new community heritage program and new Industry Skills Fund, and incentives to employers hiring mature-aged job seekers.
Proposals to combine the back office functions of some of our national collecting institutions, including the National Library, came as no surprise, following Monday's media coverage, but there was no detail about how this might be implemented.
Our underlying concern was for government libraries, caught in the crossfire of Department spending cuts and efficiency dividends. Also, a user-pays environment in higher education could see a serious shake out in our universities, with LIS students paying more for courses. The government's decision to rely on private funding for the NBN after mid-2018 is also a concern.
There was a commitment from the Government to the VET sector, including a new Industry Skills Fund, and the Australians Skills Quality Authority retained its regulatory oversight. With library and information often a second or third career choice, incentives for employers to hire the over-50s were welcome.
There was some positive news on the research front, including 100 four-year Australian Research Council Future Fellowships for mid-career researchers each year. From 1 January 2015, the Government will establish a Medical Research Future Fund that will grow to $20 billion, which could provide opportunities for health library and information professionals.
A new community heritage program dealt in very small sums, but these will help boost local history collections, often supported by libraries.
Of particular interest to the library and information sector:
Attorney-General's Department
Defunding of the Get Reading program
The Government will achieve savings of $6.4 million over four years by ceasing the Get Reading! Programme which duplicates activity in the media and publishing sector. The programme will cease from 1 July 2014.
Consolidation of back office functions of collection agencies
'The Government will achieve savings of $2.4 million over four years from 2014-2015 by consolidating the back office functions of the following Canberra-based collection agencies: National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Australia, National Library of Australia, Old Parliament House, National Film and Sound Archive, National Museum of Australia and the National Archives of Australia.'
Enhancing online safety for children
'The Government will provide $10 million over four years to improve the protection of children online. Funding will be provided in three parts: $7.5 million to provide online safety programmes for schools; $0.1 million to support Australian-based research and information campaigns on online safety; and $2.4 million to establish and operate the Office of the Children's e-Safety Commissioner.'
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
'The Government will provide $4.9 million over two years from 2013-2014 to the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) for the continuation of the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme.'
'The Government will achieve savings of $19.9 million over five years from 2013-2014 through efficiencies in the operations of AITSL.'
University fees
'Universities will be able to set their own tuition fees for the courses they offer.'
'Balance the Commonwealth's contribution towards course fees for new students, with a reduction of 20 per cent on average, with effect from 1 January 2016.'
Department of the Environment
Community heritage program
'The Government will provide $1.4 million over three years from 2014-2015 to support historical and cultural groups across Australia in the conservation, development and interpretation of local cultural heritage. The programme will provide grants of up to $10,000 to local historical and heritage groups ($1 million in total), $150,0000 over three years to the Australian Heritage Council and $240,000 over three years to the Federation of Australian Historical Societies.'
Medical Research Future Fund
'The Government will provide $276.2 million over three years from 1 July 2015 in net earnings from the Medical Research Future Fund to fund critical medical research in the medium to long term.'
Department of Industry
Industry Skills Fund
'The Australian Government is working to create a more efficient and effective skills and training system, which is industry led and outcome-driven. A range of reforms will be undertaken to improve the responsiveness of the system including programmes to support skills for industry. A key element of this commitment is the new Industry Skills Fund, an investment of over $460 million to support industries to diversify successfully and improve their competitiveness in a global market.'
Department of Social Services
Restart programme to encourage the employment of older Australians
'A subsidy of up to $10,000 will be paid to employers who hire an eligible mature age job seeker on a full-time basis.'
For more information www.budget.gov.au.
'Merging 'back-office funtions' is bad news for the museum sector' | The Conversation | 13 May 2014
'Federal budget reveals new public service' | SMH | 13 May 2014
'Radical shake-up to university funding in budget will see some fees soar' |SMH | 13 May 2014
'NBN rollout privately funded after mid-2018' | ZDNet | 13 May 2014
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De Bezirk Treptow was een vroeger Berlijns district. Hij werd in 1920 opgericht en werd in 2001 met het naburige Bezirk Köpenick, samengevoegd tot het nieuwe district Treptow-Köpenick.

Het district Treptow bestond uit de volgende stadsdelen:
 Adlershof
 Alt-Treptow
 Altglienicke
 Baumschulenweg (sinds  1945), uit delen van  Alt-Treptow
 Johannisthal
 Niederschöneweide
 Oberschöneweide (1920–1938), nadien naar het district Köpenick
 Wuhlheide (1920–1938), nadien naar het district Köpenick
 Bohnsdorf (sinds  1938), van het district Köpenick
 Plänterwald (sinds  1997), uit delen van Alt-Treptow en  Baumschulenweg.

Referenties

Voormalig district van Berlijn
Treptow-Köpenick


There's an argument, an argument that I've encountered numerous times on college campuses, and argument that bothers me very much. I was talking with one of my friends (a history major)about the nature of historical revisionism, specifically the way that individuals look at the past and then adjust certain cultural practices to be "good" or "evil" based on contemporary ethics, morals, and systems of justice. Both of us were of the opinion that it is more appropriate to attempt understanding a culture without the influence of modern cultural practices (an impossible task, but one that should be attempted nonetheless). Of course there are exceptions to everything, but, as a rule of thumb, we believe this is a good practice.
Another friend of ours made the argument that historical revisionism is necessary because, as they put it, the future will be more just, an therefore more "right" in its determination of what a culture should be.
This argument has been used in other variations, one of the more common sayings being that homophobes/racists/insert-bad-thing here are "on the wrong side of history," and while I, theoretically, agree, I don't think this is a real argument.
There are several problems with this way of thinking. The first problem is simple: we don't know what the future holds. For all we know we could collapse into a so-called dark age or dystopia. We could enter into a world where slavery is accepted; where sexism is not just common, but expected; and then what do we say? What do we say to a future that considers our "progressive" ideals as being foolish, dangerous, or downright evil? What do we say in the face of a real Orwellian Oceania? We can't say anything, because we have already faded from the face of the Earth.
The other possibility is that human nature will always progress, it will always get better. Either we can assume that mankind will eternally become better, or else we can assume that humanity will eventually reach perfection. This has its own problems, namely, that whatever we do now in the present will not be enough for the future. If humanity is always getting better, then we are put into a situation where, eventually down the line, any practice or belief that's held in the present will be considered barbaric because humanity has gotten better. The only way around this is to assume that, if we can reach perfection, then we are closer to perfection than away from it, but this is a very problematic worldview in-and-of-itself.
Of course, even if our current practices (progressive or otherwise) will be considered unethical in the future, there is no reason not to strive to be better. The thing that we must realize, however, is that what we do now we do for certain reasons. Practices are born from perceived necessities, and those necessities will die and evolve over time, therefore changing practices. If we assume a cultural practice from the past is necessarily evil just because it doesn't agree with contemporary values, we do a dishonor to ourselves as well as the past.
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In what sense is friend number two arguing for historical revisionism given moral progress? Also, does that person think that a strictly descriptive understanding of the past is a worthwhile goal?
And do you think that there is such a thing as moral progress?
The example friend number one was giving was the Aztec practice of human sacrifice. He pointed out that historians have both tried to ignore the practice (because they didn't want to acknowledge that a culture they liked could do such a thing) and have tried to condemn it from a modern perspective. He argued that the Aztecs had legitimate cultural reasons for the practice and that it should be understood that, as their culture encountered new problems, it would develop new solutions and opinions about the practice. Therefore, we shouldn't condemn their use of human sacrifice from our lens because they had reasons that don't align with our culture. Friend two argued that, on the whole, modern society knows that it is better on the whole to protect human life and since we know better because we have advanced we can safely condemn the practice of human sacrifice by past cultures. That's all the insight I had about the argument, I think the conversation changed shortly afterwards. I don't really believe in moral progress in the sense of there being a "true" morality we advance towards. I'm something of a post-nihilist/existentialist moving towards idealism. I don't really think there's any real moral or existential truth, or that consciousness or history can "progress" in any meaningful sense, but I can at least acknowledge the practices and things that "feel" true to me and can avoid unfairly blocking others from finding ideals that help them live their lives.


I happened across this video the other day. Loved it!
I'm too young to remember Jimmy Carter's behavior. Anyone out there see similarities in the way Obama treats these other nations? He seems detached, robotic, and generally bored. I also enjoy the irony of the supposed "smartest President in history" and "greatest orator since Lincoln" having to re-use the same tired metaphors over and over… and not even being able to pull them off without an abundance of "ums" and "uhs".


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Back to issues
February 2023 Living Buddhism
Buddhism is the Clear Mirror That Reflects Our Lives
Ikeda Sensei gave the following address on February 27, 1990, at the First SGI-USA Women's Division Meeting, held at the former Soka University Los Angeles campus in Calabasas, California. In the speech, Sensei presented timeless principles for upholding correct faith in Nichiren Buddhism, becoming absolutely happy and developing a healthy and happy SGI community. This
Painting a Vision for Brilliant Victory in Our Communities
At the time when his businesses were in dire straits, my mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda, and I read "On the Buddha's Prophecy" together. Amid the life-threatening challenges of exile on Sado Island, Nichiren Daishonin proclaimed in that letter his vision of the westward transmission of Buddhism and worldwide kosen-rufu. Mr. Toda vowed
Around the SGI-USA
SGI-USA New York Culture Center
Over a century after 7 East 15th Street first opened in 1887, the SGI-USA restored the building, earning the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award in 1995. Designed in the Romanesque Revival style, and originally containing 27 class-rooms, a library and an auditorium, this five-story building first served as a branch of the Young Women's Christian
Gosho for Victory
Practicing 'Like Nichiren'
"Usually these sufferings appear one at a time, on into the boundless future, but Nichiren has denounced the enemies of the Lotus Sutra so severely that all eight have descended at once. This is like the case of a peasant heavily in debt to the steward of his village and to other authorities. As long
The Mind Of Faith
Repeatedly challenging my self-doubt, I embark on a mission to spread Buddhism through American Sign Language. I'm Phyllis Sapp from Minneapolis.
Nichiren Daishonin—His Lifelong Vow and Great Compassion
Installment 2: Seeking Spirit
Enduring Dialogues
Dawn After Dark
René Huyghe and Daisaku Ikeda
Ikeda Wisdom Academy
Launching the Sixth Class
The Ikeda Wisdom Academy, SGI-USA's study program for district through national youth leaders, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the start of its sixth class in March. On January 26, 2013, the study program, named by Ikeda Sensei, was launched at a historic study conference. In his message to that conference, Sensei encouraged the youth
District Meeting
District Study Meeting Material
District Discussion Meeting Material
The New Human Revolution
Songs of Kosen-rufu
The New Human Revolution, vol. 28, chapter 1
Buddhism of the Sun
Strengthening Our Grassroots Network of Bodhisattvas of the Earth for the Peace and Security of Humanity
Ikeda Sensei's Lecture Series—Installment 85
Take One Step Forward
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My 12 Problems
"You have to keep a dozen of your favorite problems constantly present in your mind, although by and large they will lay in a dormant state. Every time you hear a new trick or a new result, test it against each of your twelve problems to see whether it helps. Every once in a while there will be a hit, and people will say, 'How did he do it? He must be a genius!"
~ Richard Feynman
Why do so many lawyers want to leave the law?
What is the best way for lawyers to leave the law?
Why should most people avoid law school?
Who should go to law school?
What should replace the bar exam as a barometer of lawyer competence?
What can law schools do better?
What does it mean to "practice law" such that it can be regulated by state bars?
How can we improve access to justice?
How can we end the billable hour?
Why do so many lawyers have mental health problems and what can we do about it?
What is the best way for young lawyers to "future proof" their careers?
What is the most interesting "leaving the law" story?


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Taking Action To Restore Illegally Demolished Pub
Legal action to rebuild and new planning controls have been levelled against the owners of Carlton's Corkman Irish Pub after it was illegally demolished on October 15.
The Andrews Labor Government and the City of Melbourne have launched joint action in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to compel the site owners to rebuild the pub.
If VCAT rules in favour of the government and council, an enforcement order would require a rebuild in line with the design, scale and layout of the demolished building.
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has also imposed a two-year design and development overlay on the site so planning controls on the corner of Leicester and Pelham streets maintain the size and scale of the original building.
Having the overlay in place will prevent the owner profiting from an uplift in value on the site as a result of knocking down the pub, which was under a council heritage overlay.
This overlay is in place for two years so the council has time to consider permanent controls and involve the community in decision-making.
The site owners are already under investigation from the Victorian Building Authority, the City of Melbourne's Municipal Building Surveyor, the Environment Protection Authority, WorkCover and Heritage Victoria.
The VBA and council are looking at several breaches of the planning and building acts, such as building works without a permit, contravening a stop work order and building works without insurance.
"While these cowboy developers thumbed their noses at Victoria's building and planning laws, we are sending a clear message that wilful and illegal destruction of our heritage will not be tolerated."
"We are also looking at new fines for commercial heritage buildings so owners face tougher penalties for illegal demolition, fines need to be a deterrent, not the cost of doing business in Victoria."
Quotes attributable to City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle
"I don't think anyone in Melbourne wants to see rogues benefit from the unlawful demolition of a heritage building and we all now need to work towards achieving the best outcome for the site."
"We can't get the original Carlton Inn back but we can support legal action to require restitution of the building and amendment of the planning scheme to put strict controls on any future development of the site."


Early onset scoliosis is a spinal deformity that develops before age 10.
What is Pediatric Early Onset Scoliosis?
When scoliosis develops before age 10, it is called early onset scoliosis. Scoliosis is defined by an abnormal curvature of the spine — where the spine is twisted or rotated to one side. In most cases, children diagnosed with early onset scoliosis have other health conditions, such as a spinal tumor or a neuromuscular disease.
What are the different types of Pediatric Early Onset Scoliosis?
Congenital — The child is born with a twisted or rotated spine.
Idiopathic — Idiopathic scoliosis is when there is no known cause for scoliosis.
Neuromuscular — A child has a neuromuscular disease, such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida, in conjunction with early onset scoliosis.
Syndromic — A child has a connective tissue disorder or another syndrome, such as Prader-Willi syndrome or bone dysplasia, in conjunction with early onset scoliosis.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Early Onset Scoliosis?


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Sisters Who've Played on the Same Solheim Cup Team
Sisters playing together on a Solheim Cup team? That has to be a rarity. After all, how many sets of sisters can you name where two (or more) siblings were playing top-level, winning golf in the same general time frame? They are rare. But, in fact, two sets of sisters so far have been on the same Solheim Cup squads.
And those two sibling pairs are the Sorenstams and the Kordas.
The Sorenstams
The first time sisters played together on a Solheim Cup team was in the 1998 Solheim Cup. That year, Charlotta Sorenstam earned her only appearance for Team Europe, while Annika Sorenstam was making one of her regular appearances on the squad.
Team Europe's captain in 1998 was Swede Pia Nilsson, and four of her five captain's picks were Swedes. Charlotta was one of those captain's picks. She was in her second year as an LPGA Tour member and had no wins on either the Ladies European Tour or the LPGA. But she was having one of her stronger years on the LPGA.
Annika, of course, was Annika. She had four LPGA wins in 1998 and was at 16 for her career total.
The Sorenstams did not partner one another in any of the matches.
The Kordas
At the 2019 Solheim Cup, another pair of sisters joined the Sorenstams. Nelly Korda and Jessica Korda both played for Team USA. And they not only became the second sister act in a Solheim Cup, but the first sisters to partner one another in the Solheim Cup. That happened when Jessica and Nelly paired for a Day 1 foursomes match.
Jessica previously made the 2017 Solheim Cup team but was unable to play due to injury. She did play in the 2013 Solheim Cup. For Nelly, 2019 was her first appearance in the tournament.
The Kordas were both on Team USA in 2021, too, and we should expect them to both be team members for at least several more Solheim Cups after that. Both give the appearance of remaining among the top American golfers for many years to come.
Sisters who've both won on the LPGA Tour
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Anything short of their best spells certain doom for Raptors in East final versus Bucks
Frank ZicarelliMore from Frank Zicarelli
Updated: May 14, 2019 7:04 PM EDT
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The Raptors may have to resort to small ball, forced to go deeper into their rotation or not rely so much on Kawhi Leonard to make baskets when the shot clock is about to expire or when a game is hanging in the balance.
Whatever the Raptors have in store with Game 1 in the East final set to tip on Wednesday in Milwaukee, they've got to be better than they were in Sunday's Game 7 vs. visiting Philadelphia.
Anyone watching that game, forever etched with Leonard's buzzer-beater, had to be struck at how fearful anyone not named Leonard or Serge Ibaka — to his credit — played when open looks were presented.
Lost in the euphoria of Toronto's win was how the Raptors, who were at home, don't forget, won only one quarter, the first (18-13), a result of Philly turning the ball over five times, a 12-minute period that saw the Sixers make only five shots.
A lot has been made of Toronto's defence, but not much has been made on how Philly simply imploded, especially down the stretch when poor spacing and poor decision-making led to turnovers and easy run outs.
Stunningly, the Raptors missed 54 shots in Game 7 and still won.
They got lucky when the bouncing ball on the rim fell, lucky when Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons did a terrible job in not forcing Leonard to give up the ball on the final play.
Credit Toronto for grabbing 16 offensive rebounds, recording 10 steals and emerging with a plus-12 in paint points.
But now comes the Bucks, where Fear the Deer means the Raptors must embrace the moment by not showing any fear in attacking Milwaukee and heaving shots when the looks are there.
The season series favoured Milwaukee, but the Bucks' 3-1 edge means nothing with so much on the line.
The matchups are pretty even, though Milwaukee's length and depth will be issues.
In terms of talent, Philly's starting five is much better than Milwaukee's unit, but playoff basketball is all about matchups.
No one should dismiss the Raptors' chances against the Bucks because they do have a shot to advance to their first NBA Finals appearance, but they must be better — way better, in fact — than they were in Game 7.
If Toronto gets into a transition game with the Bucks, it'll be lights out with Giannis Antetokounmpo dunking at will, a force that cannot and will not be stopped if the Greek Freak is able to penetrate the paint.
Transition defence will be key for the Raptors, as will Toronto's ability to protect the basketball and the glass.
Antetokounmpo is a much more finished product than Simmons because the Greek Freak isn't afraid to shoot the basketball.
He may not make a lot of shots, but if he does, the Raptors will face a far more difficult task because then they'll have to decide whether to play off Antetokounmpo and force him to be a jump-shooter or send extra defenders at him, which leaves shooters open on the perimeter.
If the Raptors don't keep him out of the paint, you can forget about a trip to the Finals.
The star quality of the Philly series will be replaced by in-game adjustments and individual matchups.
Bucks-Raptors should be good, but the Raps are in that position where being good won't cut it.
We may even see the ultimate small-ball matchup with Antetokounmpo at centre, surrounded by players such as Khris Middleton, George Hill, Eric Bledsoe and Malcolm Brogdon.
What's obvious is how players such as Fred VanVleet, who played exceptionally well when he started for an injured Kyle Lowry in Toronto's lone win over the Bucks.
Also, remember the job Norm Powell did for then-head coach Dwane Casey when he went with Powell over Jonas Valanciunas in an opening-round series with the Raptors trailing 2-1 with Milwaukee at home for Game 4.
Toronto will need its bench and will need to be versatile against the Bucks.
Whatever happens, the Raptors can't rely on the luck of a bounce or anything resembling their Game 7 performance or this East final won't go beyond five games.
Thu, Jun 13
Preview | Box | Recap
Final Boxscore
Toronto win series 4-2
Leaders Toronto Golden State
Points 2 tied with 26 K. Thompson 30
Rebounds P. Siakam 10 D. Green 19
Assists K. Lowry 10 D. Green 13


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Longtime designer Jony Ive leaving Apple
Apple's chief design officer Jony Ive is departing to start his own design firm.
Apple will be a client of Ive's new company and will continue to work closely with him on a range of products, it said in a statement Thursday. The statement said that other design team leaders will report to the company's chief operating officer.
"After nearly 30 years and countless projects, I am most proud of the lasting work we have done to create a design team, process and culture at Apple that is without peer," Ive said in the statement. "I have the utmost confidence in my designer colleagues at Apple, who remain my closest friends, and I look forward to working with them for many years to come."
Apple CEO Tim Cook in the statement praised Ive's work with the company and also mentioned plans to work with him in the future.
"Apple will continue to benefit from Jony's talents by working directly with him on exclusive projects, and through the ongoing work of the brilliant and passionate design team he has built," said Cook. "After so many years working closely together, I'm happy that our relationship continues to evolve and I look forward to working with Jony long into the future."
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Islam 101 For Western Judaeo-Christians (4) | Munira al-Mawdi
Munira Al-Mawdi July 2, 2015 -
HAVING SURVEYED THE life and times of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Part 3), Dr. Dirks, in his 400 page Understanding Islam: A Guide for the Judaeo-Christian Reader, moves on to deal, in greater depth (than in his 64-page Concise Introduction) with the sources and content of Islamic Faith.
Understanding the Sources of Islam
This brings us to Dirks' chapter characterizing the written sources of authentic Islam:
(1) THE REVEALED BOOK:
The type of text composing the Quran
Its orality
How its âyât ("verses") came piecemeal, in context with events
How it was committed to memory and writing
The fitness of its language
Types and lengths of sûrahs ("chapters")
Its verbatim preservation
(2) THE EXEMPLARY PROPHETIC PRACTICE
The type of authority recognized by Muslims in the remembered and compiled prophetic model (Sunnah)
The system developed to authenticate aḥâdîth—from which we know the teachings, the habits and behavior of our prophetic model
The use of aḥâdîth to judge new questions of belief, ethics, socially sanctioned practices
Reasons for fabricating or failing to transmit aḥâdîth accurately
The requirement that in order for a ḥadîth to be fully acceptable, that it must have preserved—along with its text—the names of the persons, link-by-link, who transmitted the reported eye-witness event, through unbroken chain, traced back to the Prophet ﷺ
The development of biographies of narrators (who number some 13,000), their skills and personal reliability
The strength of aḥâdîth as no greater than its weakest link, i.e., its weakest transmitter. The strength categories of aḥâdîth are: sound; good; weak; fabricated.
The use of only "sound" and "good" aḥâdîth as texts for determining Islamic Law/ jurisprudence/ religious guidance
The monumental scholarly industry (within 200 years of the Prophet's passing) of compiling systematic collections of strong ("sound") aḥâdîth
Pillars of Prophetic Faith
(1) First, as to Islam's "Articles of Faith," we begin with a discussion of the need for an absolute, watertight understanding that God/ Allah is single and without peers—not the preferred deity of one's personal untutored imagination or of one's ethnic group; nor is He a panel of "persons" sharing a unified divine essence and cooperative function.
The Unlimited cannot be encapsulated within our conceptual abilities, yet we can capture progressively a tentative grasp of the Transcendent Deity through considering His "Names" as presented in the Quran and aḥâdîth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
(2) Secondly, Allah has sent progressive revelation through a succession of human prophets and Book-bringing messengers. The final Prophet ﷺ brought a final Book, incorruptible and correcting the distortion of earlier Books.
(3) Thirdly, unseen beings (the angels and the jinn) coexist with mankind, and so does the cursed Satan / Shayṭân / Iblîs—who has chosen as his raison d'être, subsequent to his rebuffed defiance of the Creator, to bring down together with himself—in the end—as many men and jinn who are taken in by his deceptive promises and who agree to follow his way of self-indulgence, arrogance and pride.
Gabriel, the angel who has always brought revelation to God's prophets, is referred to in the Quran as the "Spirit of Trustworthiness"—also referred to as the "spirit of truth," the "spirit of holiness. More below on this key subject.
(4) Fourth, the end-of-time Day of Accounting is to be the traumatic, culminating Event of earthly history—wherein one's balance sheet will have been comprehensively calculated, with nothing left out, in response to man's choices and the efforts he has made throughout his earthly life. The final tally, figuring in Allah's Mercy as a "trump card," and judged in terms of man's intentions, is to be weighed up and evaluated:
Rewardable with pleasure for those who have trusted in and submitted to their Creator, or
Rewardable with punishment for those who have rejected His overtures in willful arrogance and pride of independence from His standards, those who have chosen rather to please someone other than Allah
(5) Finally, Dr. Dirks presents the all-encompassing concept of Al-Qadar, which describes the overall operational "truth" of our existence, with components such as:
The context of life within a smoothly running, natural-law-governed world, under the established control and knowledge of its beneficent Creator
Humankind's "free will" and its built-in limitations
The possibility of divine intervention.
The root meaning of qadar is "measure, balance, set amount"—giving the term its basic sense that the parameters of our existence have been set up and are administered by Allah. Such parameters include the fact that only Allah knows each detail of each event, together with the outcome of each individual decision and the interplay of innumerable other selected options made and acted upon in our world. His progressive Guidance through history is designed to shepherd man through his personal challenges and intentional choices.
The Spirit of Holiness
This topic—relevant to the authenticity of a divine origin of revelation—is quite important for the Christian convert to Islam to understand—and for all Muslims in the West to be aware of—since the verses of Christian Scripture quoted (below) by Dr. Dirks are ones understood by Muslim scholars to refer forward to the coming of the subsequent prophet, Muhammad ﷺ, as the promised heir to the teaching of Jesus.
Gabriel, "the spirit of holiness" in the Quran, can be equated to and identified with the form of words spoken by Jesus in the Christian's Gospel of John: "the (holy) spirit." This biblical phrase is typically translated with capital letters as "the (Holy) Spirit" to match with the later Church doctrine of the Trinity, in which the "Holy Spirit" is a third member of the "Godhead."
Bible, Gospel of John 14:16 "I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, who will stay with you forever. He is the Spirit who reveals the truth about God. The world cannot receive him, because it cannot see him or know him. But you know him, because he remains with you and is in you [or, will be in you]."
Bible, Gospel of John 14:25-28 "I have told you this while I am still with you. The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and make you remember all that I have told you." …
"Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you….I am leaving, but I will come back to you."
Bible Gospel of John 15:26-27…29 "The Helper will come—the Spirit, who reveals the truth about God and who comes from the Father. I will send him to you from the Father, and he will speak about me. And you, too, will speak about me, because you have been with me from the very beginning. … I have told you this now before it all happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe.
Bible, Gospel of John 16:8. 12-13 "I have much more to tell you, but now it would be too much for you to bear. When, however, the Spirit comes, who reveals the truth about God, he will lead you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own authority, but he will speak of what he hears, and will tell you of things to come.
It appears that the above texts have confused various wordings of Jesus in which these quotations speak of two distinct "personages" as if spoken in the same breath. The first personage is the coming prophet who will pick up the chain of revelation from Allah—where Jesus left off. He is the "(another) Helper" who is spoken of as a human person, whereas the second, "the Spirit" or "(the) holy spirit," is a non-human agent of Allah, who has always worked in coordination with Allah's prophets across the centuries.
While both the two personages are needed to work in concert in order to communicate truly divine revelation, they are not identical. If the divine agent, the (holy) Spirit has always inspired and moved the prophets of God, how could Jesus have talked about the Spirit as if he were a totally new actor in Allah's drama of prophetic guidance? It seems that multiple reported sayings of Jesus have been conflated to give the false impression that "the Spirit" is a divine agent making a first-time appearance and acting in a non-human revelatory and guiding role.
Note that in Christian Scripture, just as in the Quran, that Gabriel is named as the angel of delivering revelation and other blessing to humans:
Bible, Gospel of Luke 1:18-19 Zechariah said to the angel, "How shall I know if this is so? I am an old man, and my wife [Elizabeth] is old also." "I am Gabriel," the angel answered. I stand in the presence of God, who sent me to speak to you and tell you this good news…."
Bible, Gospel of Luke 1: 26-28; 34-35; 38 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee named Nazareth. He had a message for a girl promised in marriage to a man named Joseph… The girl's name was Mary. The angel came to her and said, "Peace be with you! The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you!" … Mary said to the angel, "I am a virgin. How, then, can this be?" The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and God's power will rest upon you. … "I am the Lord's servant," said Mary; "may it happen to me as you have said." And the angel left her.
To be continued, Inshâ'Allah…
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Leftover turkey does not have to mean turkey sandwiches every day between Boxing Day and New Years' Eve. All it takes is a few new ideas to use up your leftover turkey and you can actually have a few days where making dinner is a little easier, which is especially welcome after the hectic run up to Christmas.
Using your leftover turkey wisely is also a great way to get good value for your money. You can buy a turkey as big as fits in your oven for the big feast on Christmas Day and then enjoy it for a few days – all you'll need to do is make sure you have the various bits and pieces listed below to turn your leftovers into something delicious!
As you do with your Sunday roast joint, you can make a stock from the bones and freeze for future use. Simply simmer the bones for two to three hours with any left over vegetables and an onion. Strain it and then freeze the liquid stock.
It's really easy to have the ingredients you need to make turkey burgers in the cupboard or fridge, without taking up too much valuable space over the Christmas feast.
To make delicious burgers, all you need to do is chop up some left-over turkey and mix it with a chopped onion and some breadcrumbs. Stir in an egg and use your hands to shape it into burger patties. Fry the patties gently over a low heat, turning after about four minutes. While they're cooking, toast burger buns (easy to keep these in the freezer) and spread with whatever condiments you like – mayonnaise and mustard works well – and lay a slice of tomato and chopped onion or gherkin on top. If you like, you can add a slice of cheese (Swiss cheese or emmenthal works well with the turkey) on top of the burger for the last 30 seconds in the pan. Pop your burger on top of the bottom half of the bun, add the top half and enjoy!
If you've only got a little bit of turkey meat left but don't want to see it go to waste, try chopping it finely and mixing it with some sweetcorn and mayonnaise (or tinned condensed soup – mushroom flavour is ideal) and then using this mixture to fill vol au vent cases, pancakes or a puff pastry tart case.
What great addition to serve with your New Year's Eve buffet. This pie can be made a day or two (at the most) after Christmas and then frozen. Line a pie dish with short crust pastry using around 8oz of flour (or have some ready roll stocked in the freezer before Christmas) - you can then partially bake this 'blind' if you wish but it's not essential. Mix your cooked leftover turkey with some left over cooked ham or bacon. Finely chop an onion and fry gently. Add all the ingredients to roux based sauce and season , then fill the pie dish and cover with a pastry lid, making a hole on top to allow the steam through. Brush with beaten egg and cook for around half an hour or until the pie is golden at around 200ºC. Once the pie is cooled, cover and freeze. Bring out and defrost for 24 hours before eating.
A fragrant, creamy Thai curry is the perfect way to use up some of the turkey meat (white and brown work well here, so it's worth taking your time to take any left over meat from the thighs), especially as it's so different to much of the traditional Christmas fayre.
You can, of course, make your own Thai curry paste (there are plenty of good recipes around) but there are some really good ready made pastes available. Rather than choosing a UK supermarket brand, try going to your local oriental supermarket (or buy online) for a Thai brand (try Mae Ploy) – you'll really notice the difference.
Simply fry a dessertspoon of the paste in a little oil, add a sliced onion, cook for a few minutes then add your turkey meat. Pour in a tin of coconut milk and another tin-full of water (add in some Asian chicken stock powder if you have it), a teaspoon of sugar and any vegetables you like (peas, sugar-snap peas and carrots all work well). Leave to simmer for about 15 minutes while you cook some jasmine rice. At the last minute, add in a good shake of fish sauce and a squeeze of lime juice. Perfect served with a cold beer!
Check out some more Christmas food ideas here.


Enjoyed myself in Chicago at the stARTup Art Fair CHI at the MileNorth Hotel (9/23-9/25/16). I also got to spend time with my family which was a big bonus. Here are some images from the fair.
Children's Fairyland in Oakland present the fourth annual Drawn Together, an adults-only evening (21 and over) of live art-making, fixed-price art sale, music, food, and magical fun at Children's Fairyland. More than 50 exciting artists from Oakland and the Bay Area, including myself, will create over 100 pieces of original Fairyland-inspired art that will be sold for $40 per piece; proceeds will help Fairyland keep admissions low for all and free for those most in need, as well as funding park restoration. Complimentary beer and wine; food available for purchase. Space is limited, so get your tickets early and support a great cause! $18 until Sept. 13, $22 afterward. Thanks to FLAX art & design for in-kind support of this event!
Hey art pals, I will be participating in the stARTup Art Fair, in Chicago this year at the MileNorth Hotel. Each artist will be exhibiting their work in one of the hotel rooms. You can view the full list here. I will be exhibiting in room 405. Tickets are available on the stARTup Art Fair website. This is an event not to be missed!
If you are planning on attending the fair, please contact me and I will send you info for some free passes.
I will have drawings, sculptures, and a number of new soft-sculpture pillow-heads available for sale. I will also have some of my fun enamel pins ($10 each). I hope to see you at the MileNorth Hotel Chicago!
Get tix on the stARTup Art Fair website.
Achroma, is a group exhibition of works on paper, primarily black and white. I'll be showing several pencil on paper drawings. Featuring works by Alex Louisa, Bradley Platz, C3, Caleb Hahne, Daniel Bilmes, Emilio Villalba, Jel Ena, John Casey, Joseph Pfeiffer-Herbert, J.S. Weis, Megan Buccere, Ron Norman, Zoe Keller, Rodrigo Cifuentes, Chelsea Brown, and others. This exhibition is in conjunction with a solo show of ceramic sculptures by the very talented Erika Sanada.
Had a hecka fun time at Southern Exposure's annual Monster Drawing Rally fundraiser. Good times as always!! Thanks for the pics MKC!


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The Choctaw Nation opened a recycling center in Durant the end of 2010 and have continued to lead the way in the state, with their recycling efforts.
The recycling center accepts paper, cardboard, plastics #1, 2, and 5, aluminum, tin/steel cans, printer cartridges, e-waste, and even Styrofoam. The Choctaw Nation also operates several drop-off locations around the state and in Denison, Texas.
This year the Choctaw Nation has expanded their efforts even more with a new endeavor called Choctaw Project IMPACT. The project focuses on recycling in the northeast portion of the Choctaw Nation.
The project has allowed for a new recycling center, similar to the one in Durant. The center is located in Poteau. It opened earlier this month and is going strong. The center is open to all residents and businesses in the community.
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Some sad news: I heard that Monty's A Taste Of The West, the restaurant on Fox Farm & 10th Avenue South that used to be Elmer's, will be closing soon. No word on whether it will become another restaurant. With so much new competition just around the corner, I think that location is doomed, unless Denny's or IHOP takes over.
On a more positive note, Rob notes that Cold Stone Creamery will be opening in the Marketplace soon. Never heard of it, but it sure sounds cool (pun – get it?).
How about a free violin concert from an internationally-known musician? Lior Kaminetsky will be performing in Great Falls tomorrow (Wednesday) at the YWCA. GF Girl has the details.
GF Scanner is selling a '97 Dodge Neon; good on mileage.
This is one of the cool things about having a community blog. We now understand who Joshua was, and are able to appreciate how much he meant to some folks.
Looking for someone to mow a couple of yards and possibly remove some downed tree limbs. Do you know a cash-hungry teen interested in earning a few bucks? Let me know.
You've never heard of Cold Stone Creamery??? I'm really surprised, actually. Missoula has one, too. They are all over the country — very good ice cream joint.
I too am surprised you hadn't heard of it, Dave. Although I am going to vote on the other side of Rob on the ice cream. To me the money's all in the presentation and gimmick. You can get better ice cream at the local grocery store.
I have a teen-for-hire. call or email me.
The crew singing is real corny but that's the price to pay for overpriced ice cream. Not sure how it will survive in GF.
I have a cash hungry Pre-teen 😛 He does labor and is saving up for out trip to Seattle! It's his first year going with us and wants to buy some gifts for his friends and stuff for himself while we are there..So if anyone has any kind of odds and ends jobs that'd be awesome.
Yah, you can find ice cream in the store that is as good or better (depending on personal preferences) than Cold Stone. But the same can be said about Baskin Robin's and they do well.
Cold Stone's traditionally do very well wherever they are placed. We don't have that kind of ice cream store here in town so I think it'll do well. A direct competitor is Maggie Moo's.
Baskin Robin's doesn't really compare because they don't mix the items into the ice cream right there on the **get this** cold stone.
Cold Stone is very good, but also pricey. It'll cost you 5-6 bucks for an ice cream. It is awesome, and expect lines out the door far after the grand opening.
Who doesn't have a cash hungry teen?? I have two 🙁 Atleast one has a full time job! The other is only here for the summer to visit….
Cold Stone is VERY pricey. I'm sad about the restaurant. I was very devastated when my favorite restaurant all my life closed last December – the Lamplighter in Butte.
Check out today's MSN money site regarding Stone Cold. Not good news for a franchisee.
"skewed" pro-forma figures…That has a local ring to it.
Cold Stone Creamery has a failed business model in parallel with City of Great Fall's Electric City Power. An example in how to run in the red with grandiose promises of spending your way out of the hole way……………down the road.
Meanwhile Kahala Corporation(SME)continues to make money off their franchisees signing the tune of just hang in there, the cost of ice cream (electric power) will come down.
Simple economics at work. Good luck Gruntowicz family.
Boy, I think a Denney's or IHOP at the old Elmer's location would do such great business, you'd have to "pick a number" to get in.
Yah, that article doesn't cast a great light on the Cold Stone franchise. I wish it the best of luck here in town — I know we'll go there.
I also agree that an IHOP would do well here. Of course that's without doing any formal data gathering or analysis. I just don't think we have a lot of great breakfast places to chose from.
I've been out of the loop since I left GF–I didn't even know Elmer's wasn't there anymore. I have to go to GF for work for a couple days in August and I was already thinking of Elmer's fish & chips….. bummer.
My wife told me that rumor has it that IHOP has an eye on the former location of Elmer's and Monte's…that would be nice….
Boo for Ihop or Dennys. Most coldstones here in Phoenix have closed down. They are good but who wants to pay over $5 a pint just to watch some kid mix stuff in it for you. Listen to this chef born in Great Falls and raised in Phoenix "bring back Elmers!" I know this won't help. I can still think about Burgermaster and Elmers and recreate to the best of my abilty.


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