Treatment motivation 1. Do your teeth bother you? 2. If it were possible, how much would you like to change the appearance of your teeth? 3. Do you think your teeth need straightening? 4. How motivated are you to have orthodontic treatment with braces? 5. Do you think orthodontic treatment will be good for your teeth? 6. Have you been properly informed about the orthodontic treatment? 7. Is it your own decision to undergo orthodontic treatment?
Treatment expectation 8. Do you think it is going to be difficult to wear braces? 9. Are you worried about having orthodontic treatment? 10. Are you worried about how you are going to look with braces on? 11. Have you ever been teased about the appearance of your teeth?
Treatment outcome satisfaction 1. Considering everything, are you satisfied with your orthodontic treatment? 2. Are you satisfied with the changes made? 3. Are you satisfied with the appearance of your teeth after treatment?
Quality of care and attention 4. Have you been properly informed during treatment? 5. Have you been properly cared for at your scheduled revisits? 6. Have you been properly cared for at your acute appointments? Perceived pain and discomfort 7. Did you experience pain and discomfort during surgery when the anchoring device was placed? 8. Did you experience pain and discomfort when you extracted teeth? 9. Did you experience pain and discomfort when braces were bonded on your teeth? 10. Did you experience pain and discomfort the first week with braces? 11. Did you experience pain and discomfort the week after regular revisits? 12. Did you experience pain and discomfort from your anchorage device? 13. Did you experience pain and discomfort when the braces were removed? 14. Do you now experience pain and discomfort from your stabilization appliance?
Are You Satisfied with the Changes Made During Treatment?
NS indicates not significant: PAR, Peer Assessment Rating. * P , .05; ** P , .01; *** P , .001.
.383). In this respect, the patients could therefore be considered to form one homogeneous group.
no difference in satisfaction between patients with different treating orthodontists.
There was a tendency toward significant correlations between treatment motivation and overall satisfaction with treatment (Table 4), although correlations between treatment motivation and satisfaction with changes made and satisfaction with one's appearance posttreatment were more fragmented. No correlation was found between the patient's own decision to start treatment and satisfaction with treatment outcome.
Table 4. Correlations Between Treatment Outcome Satisfaction and Motivation and Expectations Prior to Treatmenta Treatment Outcome Satisfaction Considering Everything, Are You Satisfied with Your Orthodontic Treatment? r Treatment motivation Do your teeth bother you? If it were possible, how much would you like to change the appearance of your teeth? Do you think your teeth need straightening? How motivated are you to have orthodontic treatment with braces? Do you think orthodontic treatment will be good for your teeth? Have you been properly informed about the orthodontic treatment? Is it your own decision to undergo orthodontic treatment?
Are You Satisfied with the Appearance of Your Teeth After Treatment?
NS indicates not significant. * P , .05; ** P , .01; *** P , .001.
SATISFACTION WITH ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OUTCOME Table 5. Correlations Between Treatment Outcome Satisfaction and Perceived Pain and Discomfort During Treatmenta Treatment Satisfaction Considering Everything, Are You Satisfied with Your Orthodontic Treatment? Pain and discomfort Did you experience pain and discomfort during surgery (when the anchoring device was placed)? (N 5 53) Did you experience pain and discomfort when you extracted teeth? Did you experience pain and discomfort when braces were bonded on your teeth? Did you experience pain and discomfort during the first week with braces? Did you experience pain and discomfort the week after regular revisits? Did you experience pain and discomfort from your anchorage device? Did you experience pain and discomfort when the braces were removed? Do you now experience pain and discomfort from your stabilization appliance?
Table 6. Correlations Between Treatment Outcome Satisfaction and Quality of Care and Attention Treatment Outcome Satisfaction Considering Everything, Are You Satisfied with Your Orthodontic Treatment?
Have you been properly informed during treatment? Have you been properly cared for at your scheduled revisits? Have you been properly cared for at your acute appointments?
Are You Satisfied with the Changes Made During Are You Satisfied with the Treatment? Appearance of Your Teeth?
had been used in a previous study,14 in which the reliability and validity were found to be ''good'' to ''excellent.'' The age distribution in the present study was also similar to that in other studies of adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. All patients followed the same standardized treatment protocol, but with different anchorage on the maxillary first molars, which was tested for correlations to treatment satisfaction and found to be negative. In addition, selection bias was avoided because consecutive patients were enrolled into the study. PAR index score improvement was 88% in the present study, which is considered to be a high standard of treatment result.21 Median values for questions about patients' satisfaction with treatment were consequently high and had limited spread (Table 2), which automatically led to difficulties in detecting strong correlations. Despite this, significant correlations were found, indicating that the sample size was sufficient but that correlations would have been improved with a larger sample size. However, although median values were high, indicating satisfied patients, it is important to understand that not all patients are satisfied with their orthodontic treatment and that we need to better understand why. In future research long-term aspects must also be considered.
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Satisfaction with medication in coronary disease treatment: psychometrics of the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication.
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A Comparison of Parental Satisfaction in the Quality of their Child's Orthodontic Treatment by Orthodontists and Pedodontists.
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Orthodontic treatment of a mandibular incisor extraction case with invisalign.
High Concordance between Self-Reported Adherence, Treatment Outcome and Satisfaction with Care Using a Nine-Item Health Questionnaire in InfCareHIV.
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Schizophrenia treatment satisfaction in Nigeria.
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The effects of chronic pain (CP) on physical function and emotional and mental health of individuals, families, and community are well established. No adequate research is conducted in this field in Iran.
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The aim was to evaluate satisfaction of the parents of children who have undergone orthodontic treatment provided by their orthodontists and pediatric dentists in their private practice.


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Intrinsic connections of the Macaque monkey hippocampal formation: I. dentate gyrus
Hideki Kondo, Pierre Lavenex, David G Amaral
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
We have carried out a detailed analysis of the intrinsic connectivity of the Macaca fascicularis monkey hippocampal formatiom. Here we report findings on the topographical organization of the major connections of the dentate gyrus. Localized anterograde tracer injections were made at various rostrocaudal levels of the dentate gyrus, and we investigated the three-dimensional organization of the mossy fibers, the associational projection, and the local projections. The mossy fibers travel throughout the transverse extent of CA3 at the level of the cells of origin. Once the mossy fibers reach the distal portion of CA3, they change course and travel for 3-5 mm rostrally. The associational projection, originating from cells in the polymorphic layer, terminates in the inner one-third of the molecular layer. The associational. projection, though modest at the level of origin, travels both rostrally and caudally from the injection site for as much as 80% of the rostrocaudal extent of the dentate gyrus. The caudally directed projection is typical more extensive and denser than the rostrally directed projection. Cells in the polymorphic layer originate local projections that terminate in the outer two-thirds of the molecular layer. These projections are densest at the level of the cells of origin but also extend several millimeters rostrocaudally. Overall, the topographic organization of the intrinsic connections of the monkey dentate gyrus is largely similar to that of the rat. Such extensive longitudinal connections have the potential for integrating information across much of the rostrocaudal extent of the dentate gyrus.
Journal of Comparative Neurology
https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.21825
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Kondo, H., Lavenex, P., & Amaral, D. G. (2008). Intrinsic connections of the Macaque monkey hippocampal formation: I. dentate gyrus. Journal of Comparative Neurology, 511(4), 497-520. https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.21825
Intrinsic connections of the Macaque monkey hippocampal formation : I. dentate gyrus. / Kondo, Hideki; Lavenex, Pierre; Amaral, David G.
In: Journal of Comparative Neurology, Vol. 511, No. 4, 01.12.2008, p. 497-520.
Kondo, H, Lavenex, P & Amaral, DG 2008, 'Intrinsic connections of the Macaque monkey hippocampal formation: I. dentate gyrus', Journal of Comparative Neurology, vol. 511, no. 4, pp. 497-520. https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.21825
Kondo H, Lavenex P, Amaral DG. Intrinsic connections of the Macaque monkey hippocampal formation: I. dentate gyrus. Journal of Comparative Neurology. 2008 Dec 1;511(4):497-520. https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.21825
Kondo, Hideki ; Lavenex, Pierre ; Amaral, David G. / Intrinsic connections of the Macaque monkey hippocampal formation : I. dentate gyrus. In: Journal of Comparative Neurology. 2008 ; Vol. 511, No. 4. pp. 497-520.
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is hard to. The theme for the current SODAlicious art journal challenge No49. I have been toying with the idea of a fabric art journal and here is the first double page spread. I used all my usual supplies but added some hand stitching, beading and worked on calico.
I am going to enter my pages into the ABC challenge of 'as you like' and That Craft Place 'Anything Goes'.
They look great! Love the choice of colours!
Clare I love all your ideas for journal pages and I would never really think of combining orange with pink together. With the black all the colors pop and I love all the patterns you have combined with the extra touches.
excellent project. I can agree with that sentiment whole heartedly! art journaling on fabric really works. Do you think you will do it again, or go back to paper mainly?
Such a true message with awesome colors!!


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No.1 - World Goes Round And Dow Goes Up
Lee Brodie	| @LeeBrod
Published 8:17 PM ET Tue, 17 July 2007 Updated 3:10 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010 CNBC.com
You might know that global growth has been the key driver of our bull market. But did you know the USA is contributing very little to that growth story. In fact, our nation is expected to have the slowest growth among major economies this year. Does the globe have what it takes to keep huge American companies going? Also Tim Seymour's Brazil plays.
Tim Seymour says economies of the world are absolutely strong enough to keep US companies profitable. He says Ford (F), Procter & Gamble (PG) and General Motor (GM) are just three examples; they're all over the world and making money. Also, he adds India, China and Turkey are all big parts of the Coke (KO) revenue model.
Eric Bolling says the international consumer is spending and he feels General Electric (GE), Caterpillar (CAT) and United Technologies (UTX) are solid large conglomerates poised to profit from growth around the globe.
Pete Najarian also likes Honeywell (HON) and 3M (MMM) as infrastructure plays.
Multinationals & the Dow 8:15 PM ET Tue, 17 July 2007
Tim adds that he likes playing Banco Bradesco S.A. (BBD) and Banco Itau Holding Financeira (ITU) as Brazil plays.
Got something to say? Send us an e-mail at fastmoney-web@cnbc.com and your comment might be posted on the Rapid Recap! Prefer to keep it between us? You can still send questions and comments to fastmoney@cnbc.com.
Trader disclosure: On July 17th 2007, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC's Fast Money were owned by the Fast Money traders; Macke Owns (ATVI); Bolling Owns (BP), (XOM), Corn, Soybeans, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Copper; Najarian Owns (SNDK); Seymour Owns (BAC), (BBD), (COP), (INTC), (ITU); GE Is The Parent Company of CNBC; CNBC Is A Service Of NBC Universal And Dow Jones
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Elliot Griffin Thomas (15 July 1926 – 28 February 2019) was an African-American Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Thomas.

Life
Thomas was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 15, 1926. His family had lived in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and returned there in 1934. Thomas was enrolled in the Methodist Day School in Road Town and as a teenager attended Charlotte Amalie High School, St. Thomas, where he graduated in 1945.

Following his graduation, Thomas served as a Clerk of the Municipal Homestead Commission and Clerk of the Adult Evening School in St. Thomas. In 1945, he enrolled in the College of Pharmacy at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1950. After qualifying as a registered pharmacist in Detroit, Michigan, he joined the United States Army and was assigned to FranMort-Hoechst and to Munich. After returning to the Virgin Islands, he became a pharmacist in St. Thomas. From 1954 to 1959, Thomas worked as a pharmacist with the Veterans Administration in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he also studied part-time at Gannon College, majoring in Business Administration.

On October 2, 1957, Thomas converted to Catholicism and was received into the Catholic Church at St. Peter's Cathedral in Erie, Pennsylvania. He began his studies for the priesthood in 1982 at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands on June 6, 1986, and was appointed Episcopal Vicar for the diocese and Pastor of Holy Family Church.

Thomas served as pastor of St. Ann's Church on St. Croix, pastor of Holy Family Church, Dean of the Diocese and the Vicar General. The Diocesan Consulters of the Diocese of St. Thomas unanimously elected Thomas to serve as Diocesan Administrator, a post he filled from August 11, 1992, until he was named as the Third Bishop of the Virgin Islands on October 30, 1993. He was consecrated and installed at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Saint Thomas on December 12, 1993. Thomas resigned in June 1999.

See also

 Catholic Church hierarchy
 Catholic Church in the United States
 Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
 List of Catholic bishops of the United States
 Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops

References

External links
Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Thomas Official Site
 National Black Catholic Congress profile of Elliot Griffin Thomas
 Catholic Hierarchy website profile of Elliot Griffin Thomas

Episcopal succession

1926 births
2019 deaths
Military personnel from Pittsburgh
Religious leaders from Pittsburgh
Howard University alumni
Gannon University alumni
American pharmacists
Converts to Roman Catholicism from Protestantism
20th-century Roman Catholic bishops in the United States
African-American Roman Catholic bishops
Roman Catholic bishops of Saint Thomas
20th-century African-American people
21st-century African-American people
American Roman Catholic bishops by contiguous area of the United States

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Along The Banks Of The Arkansas River by John Bartelt - 10" x 8"
Along The Banks Of The Arkansas River poster by John Bartelt. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.


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Malevolent Design
UPDATE: I wish to rescind, and I disavow, the following paragraph, which remains in the body of the work, but now in strike-through text only. I stand by my statement in the paragraph previous to that one, that the Holy Father and bishops in union with him certainly have both the freedom and the authority to criticize the natural sciences on either moral or ethical grounds (but have no ecclesiastical authority to criticize the findings of the natural sciences, if these were honestly arrived at).
Moreover, the evidence is scant that the natural sciences are fundamentally corrupt at present. It remains highly profitable, especially in the long term, for natural scientists to successfully overturn even the most respected and venerable theories. Indeed, revolutionary scientific work, having held up to criticism and experiment, typically results in prestigious awards and academic sinecures. In short, over the long term, successfully overturning the theory of evolution would almost certainly result in tremendous prestige and historical fame for the scientists who accomplished it -- which is not exactly the hallmark of a natural science in the throes of fundamental corruption.
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Design can be malevolent. The logical plausibility of the theory of "Intelligent Design" is not affected in the least if the Intelligent Designer is evil. If the cosmos is intelligently designed to torment us, make us insane, dash our hopes, and bring us death, then that too is an Intelligent Design.
This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that one fate comes to all; also the hearts of men are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead. [Eccl 9:3]
The theory of Intelligent Design holds only that the cosmos was designed; but it is mute as to whether the design was for good or ill. Whether it be deemed sound or unsound scientifically, the theory of Intelligent Design will forever be of trivial import religiously. The theory can not tell us, for example, whether the Intelligent Designer intelligently designed us to be killed like flies, for sport. A theory that can not distinguish Baal from Shiva, Zeus from Quetzalcoatl, is not a theory with outstanding religious potential.
Any man, to be in full union with Jesus the Christ and his one and only Bride, the Catholic Church, must profess wholeheartedly that "[t]he existence of God the Creator can be known with certainty through his works, by the light of human reason." [CCC 286, quoting Vatican I] Yet, as has just been shown, the theory of Intelligent Design can not enable man to make this profession. A man who is firmly convinced of the truth of Intelligent Design can just as logically worship Satan as the Most Holy Trinity.
Which is less horrifying, a cosmos with no plan at all, or one in which we are deliberately tormented and then killed for the Intelligent Designer's amusement? Yet the latter scenario is in no way ruled out by the theory of Intelligent Design. The Intelligently Designed cosmos can be unspeakably evil, or simply uncaring, or even, malevolent toward man in particular, yet beneficent toward some other being within it.
Religious proponents of the scientific theory of Intelligent Design should realize that the theory has a very high potential "ickiness factor," if they accept and admit, as they must logically, that the putative Intelligent Design can in fact be deeply malevolent. They must stop comparing apples and oranges: the "mad" "meaningless" randomness of the theory of evolution, to the "beautiful" "order" of Intelligent Design. By comparison to an Intelligent Designer who tortures us for sport, the evanescent beauty of aimless flecks of sunlight on water sounds pretty good. In fact, the theory of Intelligent Design is, formally, logically, religiously trivial. The Paschal Sacrifice, the Event of the New Covenant, is in no way its default position.
This is no special feature of the theory of Intelligent Design. All properly scientific theories are religiously trivial in the same respect, Newton's theory of gravitational attraction no less than either Darwin's theory of evolution or the theory of Intelligent Design. By argument similar to that which has just been deployed, all proper modern scientific theories leave the reality of the Paschal Mysteries entirely open.
Momentarily it will be demonstrated that the fundamental religious triviality of proper modern scientific theory is known to the Church. But does being always and everywhere religiously trivial make man's scientific investigations therefore trivial? No, of course not. It makes them properly humble.
In the modern natural sciences, humility does not imply subservience, but rather explicit connection to the work of others, and a willingness, come what may, to allow reality (through one's own experiments, and the experiments and theorizing of others) to expose the limitations of one's investigations.
By the argument above, proper modern scientific theories are religiously trivial, and by extension, proper scientific experiments are also religiously trivial. From the viewpoint of the believer, this means that no proper modern scientific experiment or theory can, in itself, draw man toward the sacraments. As previously stated, that does not imply that experiment and theorizing within a natural science in good order is trivial. The Catholic Church professes that the world is fallen, but not totally corrupt. There is inherent humility, but no inherent triviality, in any work of man, including science.
From the scientific side, the discovery that the products of the natural sciences are religiously trivial simply means that the Mystery of Faith is formally outside the domain of the natural sciences. The discovery of this inherent limitation in the natural sciences is a real discovery, the free result of a proper argument, not a subservience imposed on the natural sciences from the outside. That the Mystery of Faith is inherently outside the investigative domain of the natural sciences does not mean that the Event of the New Covenant is trivial, nor that the natural sciences are inherently antagonistic to the Eucharistic One Sacrifice. It merely means that the natural sciences, inherently, of their essence, have no way to investigate the Paschal Mystery in a way that would not distort, deform, or eliminate its reality.
The magisterium of the Catholic Church is aware that the proper domain of the natural sciences is strictly limited. For example, the Church notes and celebrates the proper modern scientific investigation of the history and origin of man and the cosmos, and then makes this astute observation:
The great interest accorded to these studies is strongly stimulated by a question of another order, which goes beyond the proper domain of the natural sciences. It is not only a question of knowing when and how the universe arose physically, or when man appeared, but rather of discovering the meaning of such an origin: is the universe governed by chance, blind fate, anonymous necessity, or by a transcendent, intelligent and good Being called "God"? And if the world does come from God's wisdom and goodness, why is there evil? Where does it come from? Who is responsible for it? Is there any liberation from it? [CCC 284]
The essential humility of the natural sciences in the face of the Paschal Mysteries is of course most evident to the Church in her very heart, regarding the Real Presence of her Lord in the Eucharistic elements. In the Catechism, the bishops, in union with the Holy Father, (quoting St. Thomas Aquinas) profess that this mystery "cannot be apprehended by the senses." [CCC 1381] The most Real Reality in the natural universe (for it is central to Catholic faith that the Lord's presence is not separate from the natural universe) is utterly unavailable to scientific apprehension; or, in other words, it is outside the proper domain of the natural sciences.
Thus it is unnecessary to show rigorously, case by case, that the argument which has been shown to apply to the theory of Intelligent Design applies to all possible scientific experiments and theories. One could argue quite suggestively, as has been done here, that if even the theory of Intelligent Design does not in itself lead man anywhere near the sacraments, then no other scientific theory or experiment could. In fact, the demonstration, strong and suggestive as it is, was performed merely to illustrate a reality already professed by the Catholic Church: the natural sciences, when properly ordered, possess a natural humility which prevents them from taking the Event of the New Covenant as their proper domain of investigation.
Conversely, the natural sciences are "properly ordered" when they possess their natural humility, which prevents them from taking the Event of the New Covenant as their proper domain of investigation.
As has been seen, in themselves, the fruits of scientific investigation, even arrived at with proper humility from within a natural science in good order, can not draw man to worship. This affirms the age-old truth handed on by the Catholic Church: man can not draw himself out toward God; even his most honest investigations leave him with a sense of his essential impoverishment. On the contrary, only God's activity toward man in the fallen, natural world, even to death on a cross, can save man. But once man responds to God's call, man's work can, in the One Sacrifice, be a worship. Within their natural humility, the natural sciences are fallen works of man, but not corrupt. Therefore, they can, despite their inherent religious triviality, lead man to worship in Spirit and in Truth, for what work of man is not religiously trivial, if not in Christ, and what work of man is not an acceptable offering to the Father, if offered in Christ? Thus, regarding the discoveries of man's origins and how the universe began, the Church professes in CCC 283:
The question about the origins of the world and of man has been the object of many scientific studies which have splendidly enriched our knowledge of the age and dimensions of the cosmos, the development of life-forms and the appearance of man. These discoveries invite us to even greater admiration for the greatness of the Creator, prompting us to give him thanks for all his works and for the understanding and wisdom he gives to scholars and researchers. With Solomon they can say: "It is he who gave me unerring knowledge of what exists, to know the structure of the world and the activity of the elements... for wisdom, the fashioner of all things, taught me." [Wis 7:17-22]
What is religiously trivial in itself can yet "invite" us to worship. Had CCC 283 said "force us to conclude" or "logically compel us," rather than "invite us," it would have been far different. All human and natural goods "invite us to even greater admiration for the greatness of the Creator...." CCC 283 need not imply any more than this.
It would be a simple mistake -- not a heresy, a mistake -- for the magisterium of the Catholic Church to endorse, even by implication, any possible modern theory of Intelligent Design. As has just been shown, any possible version of such a theory is religiously trivial, and can not in itself, even in principle, lead man to pray as Solomon prayed.
The Church can be confident that any natural science in good order can never be incompatible with the Church's professions and worship. The only possible novelty in the argument here is adding two and two and getting four: the impossibility of any incompatibility is due to the essential religious triviality -- the natural humility -- of any natural science in good order. The Church can also with confidence correct the practitioners of any natural science who, through envy of God or any other sin, begin to neglect or to ignore their science's natural humility.
The essential religious triviality of all of the natural sciences is known to the Church, as has been shown here, but this knowledge arrives mixed with historical philosophical and theological systems and methodologies, even of pagan origin, that are, properly and forever, subject to question and revision.
The modern group of theories known collectively as "the" theory of evolution almost certainly contradict many philosophical and theological ideas well-known to the Church, and they can be troubling to some faithful Catholics. But the theory of evolution is so central to modern natural science that to attack the theory per se is to make the very serious charge that modern natural science is fundamentally corrupt, unable to see and correct even its most basic and obvious mistakes.
The Holy Father and bishops in union with him can certainly make this criticism if the Lord leads them to it, but it would be best for everyone to be aware of the implicit charge of widespread and fundamental scientific corruption inherent in it.
My own opinion is that the theory of evolution is notably at odds with certain philosophical and theological ideas well-known to the Church. However, I think that is a good thing. I think those long-standing philosophical and theological ideas deserve to be challenged.
I have argued that the results of any natural science in good order have a natural humility which makes them religiously trivial, and thus never a threat to the professions and worship of the Catholic Church. I have also pointed out that the magisterium is the ultimate judge of whether the natural sciences are in sufficiently good order to manifest their natural humility.
If the natural sciences at present are in reasonably good order, then the Catholic Church can be serene that the theory of evolution is religiously trivial, no threat at all to her professions, her life, or her worship.
Indeed, it is completely accurate to note that the truer the theory of evolution is, the less of a threat to man's worship it automatically is. It is interesting that very few of either the current proponents or the current opponents of the theory of evolution appear to remember this fact. Yet it is ancient in the Church that the truth can never be any threat to the Church's worship of Truth Himself. On the other hand, that the theory of evolution can not be reconciled with certain theologies seems evident to me. Again, to me, that is a good thing. The theory of evolution deservedly challenges inadequate theologies that are venerable merely.
Properly humble scientific experiments and theories are religiously trivial of their essence, yet they can be deployed, by mistake or by sin, outside their proper domain. The Catholic faithful, in union with the magisterium, must object to and defend against these deployments, in and out of season. The natural sciences are inherently unable to put the Paschal Mysteries in issue in any way whatever, and any attempt to do so is a refusal of the essential humility of the natural sciences, a move which at very least is a drastic misunderstanding and mistake on the part of proponents.
For example, the argument from 'Evolution' can have no Catholic interest, because its very first move must be the proclamation that Jesus is not the Lord, but rather, that Jesus himself is subject to some principle or concept more substantial, more eternal, more real, than he. This is heresy, plain and simple.
What is not so readily seen, but equally true, is that the argument from 'Evolution' can have no proper scientific interest, either. The natural sciences have no ability whatever to trivialize religion. To the contrary, unless a natural science is itself abjectly religiously trivial, it is guaranteed not to be good science. Strict humility regarding its proper domain is essential to the good order of any natural science.
On the other hand, it is not the responsibility of properly humble scientific investigators to reconcile their results with intellectual, philosophical, or theological systems.
I have argued here that the teaching authority of the Catholic Church, if it wishes to criticize the theory of evolution per se, would of necessity also be making the very serious charge that modern natural science is fundamentally corrupt. I then presented evidence that modern natural science is not fundamentally corrupt.
On the other hand, and using the same criteria, it would appear that modern Catholic theology is sizably corrupt, unable to see and correct even its most basic and obvious errors. In the United States, and in several other countries, awards and academic sinecures typically go to Catholic theologians who disintegrate the Faith, rather than to those who defend it. It may be noted that the episcopate has been relatively unsuccessful in arresting this corruption; to the contrary, some prominent bishops have actively supported it.
Dissenting Catholic theology can have no Catholic interest, yet, as I have implied above, I suspect that the theory of evolution may also challenge the philosophical frameworks, assumptions, and methodologies of non-corrupt, faithful Catholic theology. Since I think that many of those philosophical underpinnings are questionable at best, I am untroubled by the idea that the theory of evolution would place them under stress.
One of these highly questionable notions, of course, is the assumption that the fruits of the modern natural sciences in good order are not, of their essence, religiously trivial, in the sense developed here. Rather than attack the opinion directly, by proceeding as if the claim needed examination rather than assent, I have hoped to suggest that the assertion makes no sense and gets us nowhere. Any success in this endeavor of course implies damage to even broader philosophical notions common to traditional Catholic theology. If so, I am delighted, and for the same reason.
What is the difference between the so-called "postulatory atheism" of the natural sciences and their "natural humility," a term that I have developed here? One way of noting the chasm between them is that the scientist who practices "natural humility" knows a priori, as a matter of fundamental method, that his investigations are inherently limited, and that their fruits will automatically be religiously trivial. In other words, "postulatory atheism" has the option of making fallen creation qua fallen normative, while "natural humility" properly closes off this false "option."
There is in the end an unbridgeable distance between natural humility, which is the true default position of the natural sciences, and "postulatory atheism." Within natural humility, man begins and ends daily by acknowledging his poverty before God, yet man's complete freedom to continue to search and learn more in Christ. Within "postulatory atheism," man envies God, and therefore seeks to make Him unnecessary. In this context it is worthy of note that since the natural sciences are currently in good order, when even a fiercely unbelieving but honest natural scientist asks even the simplest religious question, he receives, not a confirmation of his atheism, but a simple blank -- a straight inability to see any further. In truth, as a scientist, he can not tell Baal from Shiva, or from the Void, and that is all he can say with complete honesty.
Another unalterable gap between the two terms is of course the person of the scientist himself, whose heart, whose secret and comprehensive self, can never even be recognized, let alone encompassed, by "postulatory atheism." A scientist with the natural humility essential to a natural science in good order, by knowing in advance that his investigations -- man looking at himself -- can never encompass him, never even really recognize him, at least as the Trinity sees him, can remain naturally humble about the fruits of his investigations, and thus deliberately keep his heart, his full, real self, open to God, even in the inherent poverty, the fundamentally incomplete richness, of this fallen world.
On the other hand, it has certainly not been obvious to many faithful Catholics that the natural sciences possess a "natural humility," as the term has been developed here, and perhaps especially not obvious that hence the fruits of natural science are religiously trivial of their essence. Such a proposal therefore deserves harsh skepticism. Even if true, its proclamation may unnecessarily disturb the faithful. Moreover, the idea may be completely false, and as I have noted, even if true, it may put in issue venerable philosophical notions, even whole philosophical systems, well-known to faithful Catholic theologians.
Still, I presented evidence that the Catholic Church already knows and understands much about the inherent religious triviality of the natural sciences, and that she appears to understand the most about it in the matter closest to her heart, the Eucharist itself. If the Church, in her professions and worship, knows far more than her theologians about something important, it would not be for the first time.
But how, in the Economy of Faith, is the profession that "[t]he existence of God the Creator can be known with certainty through his works, by the light of human reason" [CCC 286] related, for example, to the profession that the reality of the Eucharist "cannot be apprehended by the senses"? [CCC 1381]
I don't know, exactly; nor do I have to. I simply point out that the fruits of modern natural science in good order are religiously trivial of their essence. Even in theory, it is not the case that any proper modern scientific investigation can lead man to know the existence of God the Creator with certainty. Any attempt to force a proper modern scientific theory to be other than religiously trivial -- whether in support of religion or against it -- immediately becomes extra-scientific. The natural sciences as we know and practice them are simply far too humble to bear any but the very weakest religious weight. Theological professionals are welcome to work out the implications of this argument, if they wish. I have, however, tried my best to show that it would not be prudent for those professionals to dismiss the argument out of hand.
In sum, if the truth is being pursued, then the Church can well afford serenity regarding the theory of evolution, even if her faithful theologians can not fit the theory into their existing philosophical schemes. And it would be a mistake -- not a heresy, a mistake -- for the magisterium of the Catholic Church to endorse, even by implication, any possible modern theory of Intelligent Design, since any possible truly scientific version of such a theory (and also any possible truly scientific version of the theory of evolution) is religiously trivial, and can not in itself, even in principle, lead man to worship in Spirit and in truth.
At worst, a scientist practicing the inherently false and arrogant "postulatory atheism" is forced to deny all religion a priori, but even at best, within the natural sciences' true inherent natural humility, the scientist can only leave all important religious questions open. As has been suggested here, even at their best, in themselves, the natural sciences can not even tell Baal from Shiva, Zeus from Quetzalcoatl. Indeed, it is only when modern natural scientists are at their best that they admit that even this elementary bit of detection is utterly elusive for them as scientists. In the end, this is to say nothing more than that man needs Christ fundamentally, not peripherally or intermittently, even to distinguish with certainty some demon from the Father who loves man as a son. Even at their best, the fruits of the natural sciences are a very weak reed on which to build any sort of Catholic faith.
On the other hand, the Church should defend herself vigorously from extra-scientific use of scientific fruit, such as the use of the theory of evolution to cast aspersions on the professions and worship of the Church, since such a use of scientific results is contrary to the essential humility of the natural sciences, which are religiously trivial not by the Church's fiat but of their essence.
Finally, since (some sort of) theory of evolution is fundamental to current natural science, criticism by the magisterium of the theory of evolution per se, while certainly within the purview of the teaching authority of the Church, is inevitably also an implicit claim that the natural sciences as presently constituted are fundamentally corrupt, unable to see and correct even their most basic and obvious mistakes.


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Renault Sport Formula One Team gets even closer to the French public
As anticipation grows for the return of the French Grand Prix in June, residents of the south of France will have even more opportunities to see, hear and feel the excitement of Formula 1 as Renault Sport Formula One Team participates in a series of demonstration runs across the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Following on from its successful demonstration run in Nice on Sunday 11 March, Renault Sport Formula One Team will run its 2012 V8 F1 car and Renault Sport R.S.01 lightweight GT sportscar in eight locations across the region from 1 to 10 May.
Each demo will be the centrepiece of exciting public-facing activities including pit stop practices, driving simulators, Batak pro challenges, driver meet and greets and competitions to win French GP tickets.
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Best street food in Bangkok – One of the most exciting when visiting a new place far from home is tasting good food in these destinations. If you have any chance to travel to Thailand, do not forget to explore the streets for the sake of excursions in the neighborhood street food which is always full of visitors.
Best street food in Bangkok – Where could hunt street food at a low price, tasty, and safe? Bangkok is a city that must you go for hunting street food. Here are a few recommendations to enjoy a culinary tour of Thailand in Bangkok.
This monument is massive military monument located in the center of Bangkok and is in the north. Monument is located in the middle of the intersection that many impassable to vehicles and public transport is also a place to look for passengers, so there are a lot of people passing by.
Many people, many street food stalls. Wherever you look, there will always be food vendors, and street food restaurant with an extensive choice of food was varied and tempting faith. One of the most widely hunted is boat noodle restaurant with a diverse selection of noodles.
Furthermore, culinary tourism in Thailand is in Chinatown where you will find a variety of street food stands on the right and left of the road. Yaowarat is located in the heart of Chinatown in Bangkok with a very diverse selection of food at a cheap price-bargain.
Looking for street food in Yaowarat is a very appropriate action is at night when the streets will be more crowded with traders of food, while during the day this place serves as a market. Not far from Yaowarat, you also find Pahurat which is Little India in Bangkok, here lo can also enjoy a variety of snacks typical Indian spiced.
In the street, there are two Nakhon Chaisi market for the legendary street food, and the Ratchawat Sriyan Market. In Ratchawat, you can find a variety of restaurants with Thai street food, and cheap rates with the main dish are a roast duck, noodles with Kobe beef.
While in Sriyan Market you can pamper and satisfied stomach with a variety of noodle dishes, curries, and a variety of snack foods Thai that makes you question your diet.
Thailand culinary tour continues into two regions that are the road to the right side packed with smoke billowing from a variety of snacks that are cooked. You who are on a strict diet should not pass this way because once inside you will smell a broad range of delicious aromas that together and calling souls hungry to stop and eat.
It smells like fried onions, roasted duck, assorted fried noodles, and also the aroma of fresh fruit has always been a demon teaser for those who pass this way. In one corner of this street, you can find restaurants that offer the vegetarian menu, the restaurant named Tien Sin.
If you want to find a comfortable place to eat and not too in a side street, so there is always a danger you're hit, Bang Khun Non is the right place. This area is a forum for community street food vendors in Thailand which serves Thai specialties with high quality, cleaner, and can provide Thailand street food experience more enjoyable.
One of the highly recommended restaurants is Som Tam Boo Maa which is a restaurant with a dish of food typical of Thailand.
The location is quite hidden near the modern shopping district of Siam and Victory Monument, precisely in the area of Phaya Tai, is Petchaburi Soi 5 is a little similar to a road gang with Thai street food vendors on either side.
This road began bustling toward evening; here you can buy some food chosen to be wrapped and find a more comfortable place to eat snacks.
The location is also close to downtown Bangkok making it easier for you who do not want away from the city center. This place is one of the best street food in Bangkok.
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McKINNEY (Nov. 17, 2015) — Medical Center of McKinney announced it has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.
Medical Center of McKinney was recognized for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, stroke and perinatal care, and is one of 1,043 hospitals out of more than 3,300 eligible hospitals in the United States to achieve the 2014 Top Performer distinction.
The Top Performer program recognizes hospitals for improving performance on evidence-based interventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children's asthma, stroke, venous thromboembolism and perinatal care, as well as for inpatient psychiatric services and immunizations.
This is the fourth year Medical Center of McKinney has been recognized as a Top Performer. Medical Center of McKinney was recognized in 2012 for heart failure, heart attack, pneumonia and surgical care; 2011 for heart failure, heart attack and pneumonia; and in 2013 for heart failure, heart attack, pneumonia and surgical care. For more information about the Top Performer program, visit jointcommission.org/accreditation/top_performers.aspx.
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An engaging essay in The New Atlantis raises important questions that, frankly, hadn't even occurred to me. Whether that speaks to my denseness or my innocence of cutting edge filmmaking, I cannot say. In any case, "The Undeath of Cinema," by the young editor and playwright Alexi Sargeant, is well worth reading.
In brief: Disney's 2016 standalone Star Wars film Rogue One, contiving to capture the popularity of the original 1977 classic, set out to revive several iconic villains. Without spoiling the plot, I'll confine myself to saying that one such villain was easy to revive, and the revival carried off brilliantly, in a concluding scene that crowned a movie whose final act saved an otherwise uneven and mediocre production. Reviving the second villain, however, proved a much heavier lift. The actor who played him, you see, is long deceased. So Disney experimented with a novel CGI technology to "resurrect" the likeness of the late actor Peter Cushing and insert this digital chimera into several scenes. The result may well have inaugurated a new and disturbing trend in cinema, whose lineaments it is the business of Mr. Sargeant to examine with a wise and critical eye.
Grand Moff Tarkin appears throughout Rogue One, to outward appearances as if the Peter Cushing of 1977 had agreed to step through time for this 2016 film. But Cushing himself could not . . . approve of the studio's use of his likeness. Instead, his estate gave Disney the go-ahead. How confident can we be that the studio and Cushing's heirs — actually, his former secretary Joyce Broughton, the overseer of his estate — correctly discerned the wishes of an actor who died more than twenty years ago, about his apparent resurrection using a technology that didn't exist during his lifetime? And, leaving aside the question of consent, what would the ethical and artistic fallout be should the use of this technology become widespread?
. . . Disney made Cushing a test case for a digital resurrection freely chosen by the filmmakers. There was no overwhelming narrative need to include Grand Moff Tarkin in this Star Wars story. The script has its own cast of bickering Imperial antagonists who could have lost command of the Death Star by the film's end without the Grand Moff appearing in person to requisition it. The reason Tarkin is in the movie is to serve as an experiment in filmmaking technology. Let us see, then, what the Cushing experiment reveals about the merits of digitally resurrecting the dead.
Sargeant then lingers a bit on the actor Cushing, an English gentlemen of grace and professional perseverance who has the ironic distinction, in light of subsequent cinematographic developments, of having played portrayed Baron Victor Frankenstein, and from that role, having launched a successful career in the horror genre, which included other noteworthy depictions of necromantic roles.
He wound up a screen horror icon. For twenty years he was a mainstay of horror films, frequently playing the Baron in Hammer Horror's Frankenstein films and Professor Van Helsing in their Dracula films.
Cushing had a particularly interesting relationship with undeath between these two famous recurring roles. As Frankenstein, he imbued corpses with a mockery of life; as Van Helsing, he put down the undead with a stake through the heart. Cushing himself pointed out this cyclical pattern in a 1964 interview: "People look at me as if I were some sort of monster, but I can't think why. In my macabre pictures, I have either been a monster-maker or a monster-destroyer. But never a monster. Actually, I'm a gentle fellow."
Gentle he might have been, but thanks to Hammer and many other horror studios, Cushing's filmography was full of technicolor gore and Gothic excess. He had the gaunt face and tall frame for it, though perhaps sometimes more of a twinkle in his eye than you'd expect from a master of horror.
These qualities of hale, imperial menace appealed to George Lucas when he set out to cast the secondary villain for the original Star Wars in 1977, and desired "a face to share the antagonist role with the masked Darth Vader."
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Thread: Solaris 42' too narrow to be safe?
The issue was raised in another thread, with a 38' or 40' (?) cat with a 15' beam and the conclusion was that this would be too narrow to be safe.
Now, the Solaris being 42' with a 17' beam that would be the same ratio so would it also apply to the Solaris 42' to be "unsafe"?
I am intrigued with high latitude sailing so it is more than likely that I will be encountering more sever weather than on a coconut-run circumnavigation. Should I start thinking more intensively if this is the right boat for the purpose?
Anyone out there who has more extensive "bad weather" experience in one of these? Or at least have something to contribute in theory?
Re: Solaris 42' too narrow to be safe?
Since I am not a designer, but just a regular sort of person, I would say the comparison between your boat and the 40 X 15 are actually apples & oranges.
From a purely mathematical standpoint, your length:beam ratio is substantially greater. The other boat is 2.67, while yours is 2.47.
But even if it were the same (and I know you are thinking, "hey, we are only talking 2 feet in each direction, they ARE close"), the quick answer to your question is to understand how your boat behaves and when to reef.
As you have pointed out your sister-ships have circumnavigated, so they must have done "something right", eh?
Mike is absolutely correct - and for some additional discussion of the topic, look at some new entries in the thread to which you refer, '15 foot beam on a 40 foot cat' under 'Safey Features of Multihulls'. In fact, I believe that the actual beam of your boat is 17'3" and hence the BOA/LOA ratio is 41%, whereas the other boat is 37.5%. Much like the ratio of ballast/displacement on a keel boat, 3.5% can make a big difference.
Furthermore, transverse stability on your boat is also improved by other factors such as the very low CG, SA/D ratio and CE. Of course, there is a price to pay: the lower bridgedeck clearance will add to pounding and the lower SA/D (as well as the lower aspect ratio of your sails) will reduce performance. But resistance to capsize should not be a problem so long as you reef when appropriate.
As to your fear of capsize, I say keep it. Even if it is partially irrational, it will ensure that you reef early and often - a mantra on any cat, IMO. I suspect that some sailors of catamarans - especially large, modern ones, have succumbed to the belief (and there has been some propaganda to that effect) that these boats cannot suffer a wind-driven capsize. Recent events have proven once again that this is simply not so!
Amibon, lets put in another way. Consider my Solaris Sunstream 40, about which I have significant confidence. The LOA is 39'3", the BOA is 17'3" giving a BOA/LOA ratio of 43.35 %. Does that make it more resistant to capsize than your boat?
1. I suspect that my SA/D ratio is somewhat greater.
2. Even though my rig is also not particularly tall (as a cutter rig, it is also relatively low-aspect ratio and spread more fore/aft); and, even though I also do not have significant roach or a flat-top main, I suspect that my CE is also somewhat higher than on your boat. Certainly the mast-step is somewhat higher, if only because my boat has greater bridgedeck clearance (albeit still decidedly on the low side). By the way, what is the height of your mainmast (as I recall, mine is only 43 feet)?
3. Even though I also have a galley down and a relatively short rig, the slight increase in bridgedeck clearance would also raise the CG.
My boat has a reputation for being a bit faster, a bit better to windward and for pounding less than the 42 (which it essentially replaced in the Solaris line in later years), but is it any more resistant to capsize? I seriously doubt it.


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Events Coverage #BTSinMY: An Energy-Packed Experience With The Boys Of BTS
#BTSinMY: An Energy-Packed Experience With The Boys Of BTS
"Bagus!"
Well, if we had to choose one word to describe BTS's first solo concert "2015 BTS Live Trilogy In Malaysia – Episode II: The Red Bullet" in Malaysia, we would definitely go for that word. The Malay word, which translates to "good" in English, can be used to express a multitude of meanings, ranging from "AWESOME!" to "meh… Okay", depending on the tone you use to pronounce the word. The members of BTS couldn't stop uttering the word in high spirits, and well, neither could we, as we were constantly amazed at how enthusiastic the boys appeared to be at their concert.
Source: BTS Official Facebook
But before we talk about their debut concert in Malaysia that was held on Saturday night, we would want to talk about the delightful time we had with the boy group during their press conference.
During the press conference, which was aptly titled "A Date with BTS" (because, yeah, the boys were so mesmerising that we might as well be on a solo date with them), BTS talked about a huge range of things, from their first visit to Malaysia, to their album production, to how they maintained their stamina. Did we expect them to be this talkative and interactive? No, but isn't it better this way? 😉
When the emcee asked them about their first impression of Malaysia, Suga said that the first thing they noticed were the warm welcome from ARMYs (as fans of BTS are lovingly known). Then, J-Hope added that they would definitely come over to Malaysia for their holidays, as it's beautiful here in Malaysia and the country has a "beautiful season". In J-Hope's words, "it's just a beautiful country". We can't help but agree with him!
We're also sure that fans were pondering the meaning of "The Red Bullet", which was the title for their solo tour. To relieve fans of their curiosity, J-Hope said that the group came up with this name as "there's a lot of prejudice in this world", and they would like to appear as a red bullet that has the power to go through every obstacle and prejudice in the world. Rap Monster added that it symbolises their passion for music, and "red bullets" are like teenagers and young adults in their 20s who are filled with energy.
As for the meaning of their latest album, "The Most Beautiful Moment In Life, Part 1", the leader, who can converse in fluent English, expressed that the new album talked about both the good and bad side of youth and the songs revolved around the theme. They want to inform the public that though youth is beautiful, but it has its dark and dangerous side as well.
BTS are known for their explosive and energetic performance that requires them to sing and dance at the same time. It is not as easy as one would think, as it requires lots of concentration and stamina. Jimin did say that to maintain their stamina, they have certain special workouts and lessons, but generally, their dance practice, which could take up to hours, are more than enough to become their workout and increase their stamina. J-Hope chimed in and jokingly said, "Dancing is a type of sports too!"
When the group talked a little about the hardships when they first debuted, V said that they were awkward at first and did not know where to look while giving interviews. Sometimes, there were also so many cameras that they got confused. But after 2 years of experience, the boy became more natural and "can show more gestures on stage". BTS is indeed filled with unpredictable members, as member J-Hope suddenly interrupted the translator and shouted "Camera!" before posing for the cameras! The unexpected but adorable action certainly elicited laughter from members of the media.
When questioned on which member improved the most since their debut, V said Jimin, J-Hope chose Jung Kook, Jin selected J-Hope, while Rap Monster picked Jimin. They all had different reasons, with V simply stating that "Jimin got a lot more awesome" and J-Hope saying that "Jung Kook has matured a lot and even start to write and compose songs". Jin also expressed that "J-Hope became a lot more brighter" while Rap Monster explained that Jimin "has gotten a lot more cooler but still have space for improvement".
The 2-year-old boy group also sincerely thanked their fans multiple times throughout the press conference. They stated that fans stuck with them through thick and thin, and were there for them when they had their first concert, first concert tour, and even when they won the rookie awards and the music show awards. They promised that the fans will always be a motivation for them to work harder.
Fast forward to Saturday (6th June), which was the day of the concert. The excitement of fans were apparent as they already started to flood the venue 5 hours before the concert started. Fans were shouting and chanting "BTS" as they expressed their eagerness to see their favourite group. They finally got their wishes at 6pm, as the hip-hop boy group started their show right on time.
A VCR was shown at first, portraying the boys as high school students who rebel against the systematic education that applies to all students in the world. The VCR did remind us of "No More Dream", their debut track which talked about the unrealistic expectations that society has on the young. Kudos to the group, for being consistent with their theme and being a voice for all students around the world.
After the VCR was shown, BTS appeared on stage and began the show with a few fast paced songs. We have to say, the songs were really effective for bringing us into the mood. They performed "N.O." and "We Are Bulletproof Pt 2" consecutively, only pausing to take a break after performing the 2nd song in which the boys finally greeted their fans amidst loud screams from the crowd. With the formality of introducing themselves out of the way, the boy group continued with their set, and sang "We On" and "Hip Hop Lover", 2 more quick tempo songs that had us nodding our heads along with the rhythm.
Well, after dancing and singing impeccably for half an hour, we can't really blame the boys when they had to take a break. They also took the chance to interact with fans, and J-Hope did not hesitate to tease fans when he asked for their permission to take off their jackets as "it is so hot in here". That, of course, prompted fans to shout their approvals out loud.
It was then time for some slower tempo songs, with "Let Me Know" and "Rain" being the most suitable for the occasion. For the performances of the aforementioned songs, fancy props and stage aids were removed. The members stood and sang as they looked intently at the crowd in front of them. Fans were also moved by their singing, as the songs were stripped and were a good means to showcase their vocal talents. It was an understatement to say that their rendition was perfect.
As the show progressed, BTS performed some of their more well-known tracks, such as "Just One Day", "No More Dream", and "War of Hormone". Needless to say, fans were singing along at the top of their lungs and we have to say that it was a sight (or sound) to behold. The whole stadium was reverberating with the voices of BTS and ARMYs as their voices joined as one, signifying their unbreakable bond.
The highlight of the event came when another VCR played, this time documenting the times BTS went through with their fans, from the start of the career when they had nothing, until now, when they already have several achievements under their belt. The VCR was played in conjunction with their 2nd anniversary since their debut, and we would be lying if we say we weren't moved by the video.
Though BTS already thanked fans continuously at the press conference, they continued to convey their gratitude to ARMYs who were at the concert venue. Incessant "thank yous" were uttered by the members, as they truly believed that all of their achievements were unachievable without the aid of their fans. Rap Monster also said that this leg of the tour is very meaningful to them, as it is the first show for the second half of their "The Red Bullet" tour. The members also showed their gratitude by constantly giving fan service, as they frequently hugged each other and had a lot of "skinskip" between the members.
Another thing we found cute: the effort the boys put into speaking English. Their English, understandably, were heavily influenced by their mother language, but it was still comprehensible and it definitely made things easier for fans. They did not require a translator this time round and fans greatly appreciated that as the meanings and emotions could be lost if a translator were to take some time to translate what they said. BTS did their best to speak in another language other than their native language, and it paid off, as they sounded pretty fluent!
All in all, the concert not only embodied how perfect the K-pop group was, but also stands for everything that they are: energetic, talented, cute, dedicated, and well, there's no other way to put it – awesome.
"2015 BTS Live Trilogy in Malaysia Episode II. "The Red Bullet " Set List:
1. N.O
2. We Are Bulletproof pt 2
3. We on
4. Hiphop Lover
5. Let Me Know
6. Rain
7. Blanket Kick
8. Just one day
9. Look here
10. Propose (Jin, Jimin, V &Jungkook)
11. No More Dream
13. Miss Right
14. I Like It
15. If I Ruled The World
16. Killer (Rap Monster, Suga & J-Hope)
17. War of Hormone
18. Danger
19. I NEED U
20. Boy in Luv
Encore Songs:
1. Road
2. Boyz With Fun
3. Attack on Bangtan
BTS definitely gave us a night we won't forget when they came to Malaysia for their world tour. The boys not only gave us an energetic performance, but were filled with so much passion that we could feel their excitement at times, even though we were seated quite a distance away from the stage. They have indeed converted us into true blue fans, and trust us when we say that we will be waiting for them to return to Malaysia.
'Til next time, Bangtan Boys!
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Course Code: CPE20SSD
In this session, Dr. Wolffe will describe the importance and need for structured social skills learning for children and youth who are blind or partially sighted. Socialization is a key element in an individual's physical and mental health. The impact that good, strong communication skills can have when applied to make individuals more resilient to stress factors will be discussed in detail.
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Access to social support is critical to life success. How to facilitate networking and positive relationships will be described in this session. Finally, Dr. Wolffe will describe recent research that supports the notion that social motivation and contact with others can actually help to improve memory formation and recall, which protect the brain from neurodegenerative disease in later life. Having close friends and an active social support network can enhance both physical and mental health!
Attendees will be encouraged to interact and share resources that they have found useful. Dr. Wolffe will, likewise, share resources with the group.
Completing Social Skill Development: Physical and Mental Well-Being for Life What's Not to Like about Being Engaged with Others? will contribute 12 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.1.2, 1.2.2, and 1.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Dr Karen Wolffe
Karen Wolffe manages a private practice as a career counselor and consultant in Austin, Texas. Dr. Wolffe worked with the American Foundation for the Blind as Director of Professional Development and CareerConnect from 2000 to 2010. Prior to that, she was a faculty member in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas (UT) where she also directed the Job Readiness Clinic, an applied learning lab for people with disabilities looking for work and university students studying to become rehabilitation counselors or special education teachers. During her career, Dr. Wolffe also taught correspondence courses for the Hadley School for the Blind related to transition and employment issues and taught a distance education course for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock that focused on job placement for people with visual impairments. She is the author of Career Counseling for People with Disabilities: A Practical Guide to Finding Employment, co-author of the Transition Tote System, editor of Skills for Success: A Career Education Handbook for Children and Youth with Visual Impairments, and co-editor of Teaching Social Skills to Students with Visual Impairments: From Theory to Practice. She also co-authored Transition Issues for Students with Visual Disabilitie and AFB's Focused on...Social Skills series. She has published numerous articles in the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB) and other significant journals based on her work with blind and low vision individuals both in rehabilitation and education settings. Her research and writing interests include the importance of career education, social skills development, transition issues, employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and literacy in the workplace. Dr. Wolffe received a B.A. from the University of North Carolina in English, a M.Ed. from the University of Texas in special education with an emphasis on students with multiple disabilities, and a Ph.D. in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Texas, Austin, TX.
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RIDBC Renwick Centre
361-365 North Rocks Road, North Rocks, New South Wales, 2151, Australia
North Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast. With an approximate population of 4.5 million in the Sydney metropolitan area the city is the largest municipality in Australia. Sydney is easily accessible by air, rail and road networks from other Australian cities.
Located approximately 26 km north-west of the city centre, Renwick Centre is accessible via private and public transport to metropolitan areas such as Epping, Parramatta, Hornsby and the city.
North Rocks is a suburban area of Sydney and is the home of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children since 1961.
There are several public transport options for getting to and from the Renwick Centre within the Sydney metropolitan area.
Cityrail train stations are located in Epping (6 km away) and Parramatta (7km away) and have connecting bus services (refer to Buses section below) to the Centre.
Epping train station is on the Northern, Newcastle and Central Coast lines with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes to the city (Central, Town Hall and Wynyard stations) and 20 minutes to Strathfield or Hornsby stations.
Parramatta train station offers frequent services to the city (about 40 minutes of travel time) and is located on the Western, Cumberland and Blue Mountains lines.
Both stations are wheelchair accessible.
There is a bus stop directly outside the RIDBC campus – services to Epping and Macquarie Centre – and another across the road outside the Westfield Shopping Centre for services to Parramatta and Blacktown. For latest info on these routes, please visit the Sydney Buses website.
549 Epping Most
546 Epping via Carlingford Most
546/549 Parramatta Most
630 Macquarie Centre No
630 Blacktown No
610/619* City Few
610/619* Rouse Hill Few
* Access to these bus services is from the M2 motorway at Barclay Road bus stop, a 20 minute walk (1.4 km) from the Centre.
Sydney Airport has domestic and international terminals and is approximately 35 km south-east of the Renwick Centre.
Cityrail train stations are located within the domestic and international terminals. To get to the centre, you will need to change trains at Central to an Epping or Parramatta service and then either take a taxi or bus the remaining distance to the centre. Journey time by public transport is approximately 90-120 minutes.
Companies providing a taxi service in the Sydney area include Premier Cabs (Phone: 13 10 17), Silver Service (Phone: 133 100), Taxis Combined (Phone: 8332 8888) and RSL Cabs (Phone: 132 211).
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