In case you hadn't noticed, tomorrow is when we start the End of the World... otherwise known as the Rapture. The Rapture is, apparently, when the chosen few who have been saved are whisked off into the sky to meet Jesus, while those less fortunate are left behind to face earthquake, fire, brimstone, plague pestilence, war and other such unpleasant stuff. Probably giant cockroaches too. I really hate cockroaches.
The Crescat has suggested that Sunday be declared International Day of Looting - well there will be all this stuff which the Raptured leave behind. They won't need it, right?
If you want a little more guidance on who gets taken and who gets left, check out this handy flow chart.
The Catholic With Attitude has been co-organising the third Symposium on the Theology of the Body at Twickenham, and asked me to give it a plug - something I'm happy to do. It's happening from 3rd June - 5th June, at St. Mary's University College, and more details can be found on the Catholic With Attitude's blog, so do go on over and check it out!
On Sunday it was a bird. Today saw the next chapter in my kittens' careers as wildlife enthusiasts. Furretti was stretching out on the carpet this evening in a very kittenish and playful manner. I then saw what she was stretching over towards - a big stag beetle. She patted it a few times, and I assume she got her paw nipped, because she started dancing around it.
I'm afraid that I didn't stop to take a photo. Beetles are rather too good at escaping into little corners. I disposed of it. And yes, I know that stag beetles are a protected species... but only their habitats (if larvae are found on a development site, for example) and it's illegal to trade in them.
The Guild of Blessed Titus Brandsma has gotten itself a blog!
The aims of the Guild are clear - to raise the profile of the Catholic Faith, and to inform and inspire an educated laity and to evangelise the United Kingdom. Contributors to the Guild Blog will write on a range of subjects including theology, liturgy, canon law and apologetics, and members of the Guild are men and women loyal to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and to Pope Benedict XVI and his liturgical reforms.
Oh, and we'll have the occasional Mass (in whatever Form happens to be convenient, just like the Holy Father wants) and the more-than-occasional blognic.
I arrived home this afternoon to find two kittens waiting to greet me at the door, with expressions of angelic sweetness and innocence on their furry faces. I instinctively distrust such sweet expressions, but couldn't identify anything obviously wrong.
I pulled the sofa out a bit and glanced behind it. There was Miaowrini, patting what looked like a half-dead baby bird. The bird cried, fluttered its wings and tried to escape. Miaowrini held it down with one paw, and the bird went still. Miaowrini then appeared to lose interest, until the bird made the mistake of moving again. It escaped from behind the sofa, with Miaowrini and Furretti in eager pursuit.
I then walked outside and held the towel open. The bird promptly flew off, albeit a little unsteadily. I think it reached some nearby trees.
Fr. Tim decided that we would have an outdoor procession and crowning of the statue of Our Lady between the two Sunday morning Masses today. I made sure that I had my camera with me... just as well, because I forgot my newly-restored iPhone... though at least I didn't lock myself out of the car this time.


Derek Donegan about his way with AOTrauma and AO North America (AONA).
As I am in the North American region, AONA has been a tremendous asset to my development as an orthopedic trauma surgeon, an educator, and a person. The words "friendship," "fellowship" and "collegiality" are readily found when reading about AONA more than describe a society; they are a way of life. My involvement truly has been transformative for me.
AOTrauma represents a dedication to providing the highest quality care to patients and the highest quality education to its members. The collective wisdom within AOTrauma creates an environment where doing the right thing is the norm and not the exception. Given the influence AONA has had on me and my career, giving back through continued participation has become a part of my career.
All of these aspects have given me great respect for the AO and shaped my passion for its values and mission.


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Homeland Security Pulls Plug on Border Fence
WASHINGTON — It's certainly not the first government boondoggle and it certainly won't be the last. Nonetheless, it appears it was waste of time and money.
The Department of Homeland Security on Friday decided to cut off the ambitious, problem-plagued billion-dollar program SBInet to build a high-tech fence along the Arizona border to battle the nagging problem of illegal immigration, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The project had been plagued by continuous delays, cost overruns and technology glitches.
The Journal reported that Homeland Security will turn to "a mix of proven, existing technology it says will help agents patrol a much bigger chunk of the Southwest border at a lower cost."
"SBInet cannot meet its original objective of providing a single, integrated border-security technology solution," Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said in a written statement.
The Journal reported that she said the new solution will include mobile surveillance systems, unmanned aircraft and thermal-imaging devices. Up until now, only 53 miles of the border have been protected with the technology.
Tags: Arizona, Department of Homeland Security, illegal immigration, Janet Napolitano, Mexico
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Best iPhone 2018: Which Apple Phone is Best?
The best iPhone you can buy in 2018 is not an obvious choice for anyone. Because Apple released three new iPhones at the end of last year, including expensive iPhone X.
Suddenly there are many options from 5.8 inch full screen display to user friendly 4 inch screen size, the price is very different. Anyway, purchasing a high-end iPhone is always a costly decision, so I'm here to help.
iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus all have secure places in the prestigious list of the best mobile phones, what happens if all recommended phones are iOS 11 devices? How are you ranked in the race until iOS 12?
These phones with an amazing array of various specifications, screen sizes, price points provide what you must provide for all types of Apple fans, so choose to read in a simple format Did.
iPhone X is more impressive than expensive, but if you really need the best iPhone, we will look beyond this last feature. Millions of Apple fans announced from the beginning of November 2017.
It features a large screen screen, with the exception of the top notch housing the new TrueDepth camera. It costs selfies to another level and you can also assign your face to exclusive iPhone X Animoji. If you do not know something right now, you probably do not mind.
iPhone X is Apple 's 10th anniversary smartphone, with almost everything iPhone users are looking for, from trend setting designs to faster specifications and new features. What you have to do is get used to face recognition instead of reaching this nonexistent fingerprint sensor.
iPhone X is generally inferior, but if you are not ready to enter Apple's smartphone future and that fingerprint sensor is necessary, the iPhone 8 Plus is the best iPhone. Here it is.
But, it has some important features you like. This is one of the first iPhones that can be charged wirelessly or quickly, and the camera has been improved. His dual lens camera does not have OIS in the telephoto range (the function recorded for X), but telephoto shooting is still possible.
With heavy eyeglasses design you rarely turn your head, but the iPhone 8 Plus is the iPhone. It's a bit smaller than the new iPhone X with big hands and wallets.
We will get it, you refuse to move the 4.7 inch iPhone screen size, frankly, we will not blame you. Whenever we returned to this iPhone with "normal" dimensions, I feel like I was on vacation with a smartphone.
Just because the size is the same as yesterday's iPhone, that technology is not behind it. iPhone 8 has the same A11 Bionic chipset as iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. Also debuted with wireless charging and quick charging with Apple smartphone.
The camera is still great, but there is no dual lens function dedicated to X and Plus. That size iOS 11 is more in-depth than the smaller iPhone SE.
In 2016, iPhone 7 Plus is the best mobile phone Apple has made so far, it remains as a winner of longevity and price. It is bigger than the iPhone X despite its small display. Therefore, if you are looking for a small screen phone with a large screen, the 5.5 inch 1080p display is not optimal.
The most important improvement compared to the old iPhone is a waterproof design and a new double lens camera, you can record two 12 megapixel lenses at the same time. Use a better optical zoom and blur mode to blur the background of the photo and focus on the foreground.
The battery life of the iPhone 7 Plus has been greatly improved with the iPhone 6S Plus, but it is still an expensive option but it is much cheaper than at launch and it is one of the best choices for the iPhone.
Even though the size of the iPhone SE is small and the price is relatively low, it is still a high-end mobile phone. It has the same premium box design as the metal-clad iPhone 5S and iPhone 6S with the same powerful Apple A9 chipset and rear view camera.
High resolution 3D touch function and front camera of iPhone 6S or later are missing. Also, because the screen contrast ratio is low, the screen is not very impressive. However, it is well compared to many mid-range phones.
It is also the most powerful 4 inch iPhone you can get, So it is an obvious choice for compact form factor fans. But the most valuable part is one of the cheapest iPhones found on the market, which is cheap on Apple's standards so it's price.
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I am honored to post this guest letter from Saadia Faruqi. Saadia is an interfaith activist, speaker, and author from Houston, Texas, USA, who grew up in Pakistan. I met her on "Abraham's Tent", a Facebook community for religious dialogue between Jews and Muslims. Given our common passions for writing and for bridging the gaps between our cultures, we hit it off pretty quickly. 😉 I recently asked her if she could write us a letter explaining the Muslim month of Ramadan, which, as mentioned in the previous post, began last week. She kindly obliged.
But before we get to her letter, I have to tell you the really exciting thing: Saadia's first book, a collection of short stories called Brick Walls: Tales of Hope & Courage from Pakistan, was published just a couple weeks ago.
I finished reading it today, and here's what I have to say about it: buy it. Now. 😛 With her rich and vivid prose, Saadia paints a diverse collection of characters from all walks of life in modern Pakistan, from the dirt-poor Asma to wealthy "political princess" Rabia, from cantankerous grandmother Farzana to industrious 10-year-old Nida, from desperate Faisal who gets drawn into a terrorist cell, to successful rapper and musician Javed Gul–and all of them are well-drawn and deeply human. All the characters face struggles that closely relate with their unique environment, but are universal, too; struggles with family, self-worth, justice, cruelty, grief, and ambition. The result is a rich and nuanced tapestry of poignant stories exploring many aspects of life in modern Pakistan. The impression I got from Brick Walls was of a Pakistan that is complex, dangerous, and beautiful, where evil and cruelty are real and very present, but hope, courage, faith, kindness, and compassion are greater.
Have I convinced you yet? Click the photo of the cover to the left to buy it on Amazon. 😉 And you can read more about Saadia and her work on her website at www.saadiafaruqi.com.
You must have heard that Ramadan has started, and I'm sure that like many outside the Islamic faith you have more questions than answers. It's not all that complicated, however, and you'll find Ramadan very similar to the Jewish tradition of fasting.
First I thought I'd remove some common misconceptions about Ramadan. It is not a holiday or celebration as it is frequently called, it is a month – the ninth month of the Islamic calendar to be exact. Muslims don't fast the entire month, because that would be absolutely insane and probably fatal, but the fast lasts from dawn to sunset every day for 30 days. And every Muslim doesn't fast, although the media makes it seem so. Only healthy adults are required to fast, and those who are sick, traveling, pregnant, nursing or children are exempt from fasting during Ramadan or any other time.
"O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint (2:183)". Remember that Muslims believe that the Quran is the literal word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel (more on that in a future letter). In addition Ramadan also commemorates the beginning of the Quran's revelation which first began in that sacred month.
The Islamic fast is a complete fast, not unlike the one on Yom Kippur1. We eat a meal before dawn each day, and then don't ingest a single thing – water, food, medication – until sunset, when we break the fast with another meal. We also don't engage in sexual relations during the fast. The aim is to allow Muslims to understand that what we consider needs are actually things we can do without for the sake of God.
But I don't want to give you the impression that Ramadan is all about abstaining from physical things like food and drink. The real abstinence during this month of fasting is keeping away from bad habits, and the purpose of the fast is to urge us to improve ourselves spiritually. Think of it as a boot camp, where fueled by hunger and thirst, we are motivated to do better, to forego our ego and our base physical self in order to rise to a higher level of spirituality. There is a hadith (saying) of the Prophet Muhammad: "He who does not desist from obscene language and acting obscenely during the period of fasting, Allah has no need that he did not eat or drink." (Hadith books of Bukhari and Muslim). So you see, Ramadan is not really about the fast, but in fact it is a time to practice enhanced worship, to try to achieve patience and a nearness to God that cannot happen when we are busy feeding ourselves literally and figuratively.
Of course it is not as easy as it is made out to be. Personally, I find fasting almost as difficult as being patient while hungry. But the blessings promised by God to Muslims who fast are so great that I am eager to participate as much as I can. Yes, it is hard to abstain from the most basic of life's supposed necessities, but the reward is worth it. Muslims believe that the one who fasts sincerely can have his or her sins forgiven, and can achieve the love of God.
Ramadan is also a time of community and social activity. Mosques are filled at sunset because we consider it better to break our fasts together. Late nights are spent in special prayers called Tarawih, and in the final days of Ramadan some people stay in the mosque in seclusion and prayer. Even those who are not fasting are able to participate in the spiritually uplifted atmosphere in mosques and homes during this blessed month. Everyone urges each other to do good, feed the hungry and give plenty in charity, for all good deeds are richly rewarded during this month.
Fanous, lanterns traditionally used to decorate homes during the festive month of Ramadan.
So that's Ramadan in a nutshell. Only one who fasts can understand the true flux of emotions, the courage and strength this time requires. Such is the strenuous nature of the fasts that at the end of the month Muslims celebrate with a special event called Eid, in which we wear new clothes, give each other gifts and offer special prayers of gratitude. At Eid we are thankful that we were able to participate in Ramadan and attain some of its blessings. Eid is the big send-off party, the expression of goodbye until next year. Ramadan is special, and hopefully what we learn during this month will stay with us for the next 365 days.
Want to share your own experience of Ramadan, or another period of uplifted spirituality in a different faith? Comment below, or write us a guest letter of your own!


The news of the death of Indian travel blogger couple Vishnu Viswanath and Meenakshi Moorthy broke this morning. The couple, who ran a blog called Holidays and HappilyEverAfters, were at the Taft Point in Yosemite National Park in California where they fell 800 feet to their deaths.
The couple died on October 25, but it was only on Monday (October 29) that they were identified as Indians who lived in the United States, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Yosemite National Park spokesman Jamie Richards was quoted as saying in the report, "We still do not know what caused them to fall. We're trying to understand what happened. We may never know, (but) from everything we see, this was a tragic fall."
Vishnu and Meenakshi had recently moved from New York after he took a job as a systems engineer at Cisco, based in San Jose.
Together, Meenakshi - who spelled her name Minaxi - and Vishnu chronicled their adventures of travelling around the world in Holidays and HappilyEverAfters.
The Taft Point, where the couple fell from on October 25, is a popular tourist spot in Yosemite National Park.
The place is known for providing stunning views of the national park. The Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls and El Capitan are all visible from the Taft Point.
More than 14,000 photos are posted from the Taft Point on Instagram and the place is famous with couples for proposals and wedding photoshoots.
Another couple who was at the Taft Point in Yosemite National Park, reports now say, may have clicked Meenakshi's last known photo before she and Vishnu fell to their death.
Oakland resident Sean Matteson clicked a selfie at the Taft Point with Meenakshi in the background. The photo was taken just minutes before Meenakshi and Vishnu plunged to death from the place.
Earlier this year, Meenakshi posted a photo of herself at the Grand Canyon, clearly acknowledging the danger. The caption of the photo read, "A lot of us including yours truly is a fan of daredevilry attempts of standing at the edge of cliffs. But did you know that wind gusts can be fatal? Is our life worth one photo?"
While we don't yet know how Meenakshi and Vishnu died, seems like their 'daredevilry attempts of standing at the edge of cliffs' went horribly wrong this time around.


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Irina Igorevna Ologonova () is a Russian wrestler of Buryat descent.

In 2022, she competed at the Yasar Dogu Tournament held in Istanbul, Turkey.

References

External links
 Upsets Mark First Day of Female Wrestling - 2014 WWC

Videos
 World Championship 2014 - Final

Buryat sportspeople
Russian female sport wrestlers
Living people
Wrestlers at the 2015 European Games
European Games competitors for Russia
World Wrestling Championships medalists
Sportspeople from Buryatia
European Wrestling Championships medalists
1990 births
21st-century Russian women

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Anyone going? It's Friday at 3:30 in room 6DE. The problem is that Vikings and Orphan Black are right after it. How early should I be getting in line? Is 1pm too late?
It hits at exactly the time I leave each day to come home and tend to my dog. I was really bummed. Last year it was first panel of the day in 6A and we walked right in.....I think Bates popularity waned this year, but due to Vikings and OB, I'd line up probably at least 90 minutes ahead. What are the panels before Bates?
What are the panels before Bates?
Hmmm, those are pretty popular yeah? Though I don't know if they would have much crossover with Bates. I'd still say chances are good at 90 minutes.


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Mary Eliza Mahoney: The first African American professional nurse in the United States
African American, Black Firsts, Famous Taurus, Herstory, History Makers
Syreeta: Soul Singer and Songwriter
African American, Famous Leo, Herstory
Whitney M. Young, Jr. quotes
Georgia Douglas Johnson: The most famous woman poet of the Harlem Renaissance
African American, African American author, Famous Virgo, Herstory, Literature, Playwright
The Art of Hale Woodruff
BiographyAfrican American
The Problem We All Must Live With by Norman Rockwell
Ruby Bridges: The six year old heroine
African American, Famous Virgo, History Makers, Shero
Ruby Bridges was the first African-American child to attend an all-whyte public elementary school in the American South. Bridges was six years old and had to be escorted to class by her mother and U.S. marshals due to violent mobs. Her bravery paved the way for continued Civil Rights action.
Ruby Nell Bridges was born on September 8, 1954, in Tylertown, Mississippi, and grew up on the farm her parents and grandparents sharecropped in Mississippi. When she was 4 years old, her parents, Abon and Lucille Bridges, moved to New Orleans, hoping for a better life in a bigger city. Her father got a job as a gas station attendant and her mother took night jobs to help support their growing family. Soon, young Ruby had two younger brothers and a younger sister.
When Ruby was in kindergarten, she was one of many African-American students in New Orleans who were chosen to take a test determining whether or not she could attend a whyte school. It is said the test was written to be especially difficult so that students would have a hard time passing. The idea was that if all the African-American children failed the test, New Orleans schools might be able to stay segregated for a while longer. Ruby lived a mere five blocks from an all-whyte school, but attended kindergarten several miles away, at an all-black segregated school.
Her father was averse to her taking the test, believing that if she passed and was allowed to go to the whyte school, there would be trouble. Her mother, however, pressed the issue, believing that Ruby would get a better education at a whyte school. Her mother was eventually able to convince her father to let her take the test.
In 1960, Ruby Bridges' parents were informed by officials from the NAACP that she was one of only six African-American students to pass the test. Ruby would be the only African-American student to attend the William Frantz School, near her home, and the first black child to attend an all-whyte elementary school in the South. However, when the first day of school began in September, Ruby was still at her old school. All through the summer and early fall, the Louisiana State Legislature had found ways to fight the federal court order and slow the integration process. After exhausting all stalling tactics, the Legislature had to relent, and the designated schools were to be integrated that November. Fearing there might be some civil disturbances, the federal district court judge requested the U.S. government send federal marshals to New Orleans to protect the children.
November 14, 1960 marked Ruby's first day at William Frantz. Federal marshals drove Ruby and her mother to her new school. While in the car, one of the men explained that when they arrived at the school, two marshals would walk in front of Ruby and two would be behind her. The image of this small black girl being escorted to school by four large whyte men inspired Norman Rockwell to create the painting "The Problem We All Must Live With," which graced the cover of Look magazine in 1964. When they were met by protestors and media, Ruby spent her first day of school in the principal's office.
Ruby's first few weeks at Frantz School were not easy ones. Several times she was confronted with blatant racism in full view of her federal escorts. On her second day of school, a woman threatened to poison her. After this, the federal marshals allowed her to only eat food from home. On another day, she was "greeted" by a woman displaying a black doll in a wooden coffin. Ruby's mother kept encouraging her to be strong and pray while entering the school, which gave her courage.
When she did begin classes, Ruby was the only student in her classroom as whyte families had withdrawn their children from the school. By December 5, 1960, only eighteen other students attended classes at William Frantz. Bridges spent the entire first grade year receiving one-on-one instruction from Barbara Henry. She was not allowed to go to the cafeteria or out to recess to be with other students in the school. When she had to go to the restroom, the federal marshals walked her down the hall. Several years later, federal marshal Charles Burks, one of her escorts, commented with some pride that Ruby showed a lot of courage. She never cried or whimpered, Burks said, "She just marched along like a little soldier."She was escorted to school by U.S. Marshals or driven by a taxi each day.
The racial abuse wasn't limited to only Ruby Bridges; her family suffered as well. Her father lost his job at the filling station, and her grandparents were sent off the land they had sharecropped for over 25 years. The grocery store where the family shopped banned them from entering. However, many others in the community, both black and whyte, began to show support in a variety of ways. A neighbor provided Ruby's father with a job, while others volunteered to babysit the four children, watch the house as protectors, and walk behind the federal marshals on the trips to school.
After winter break, Ruby began to show signs of stress. She experienced nightmares and would wake her mother in the middle of the night seeking comfort. For a time, she stopped eating lunch in her classroom, which she usually ate alone. Wanting to be with the other students, she would not eat the sandwiches her mother packed for her, but instead hid them in a storage cabinet in the classroom. Soon, a janitor discovered the mice and cockroaches who had found the sandwiches. The incident led her mother to lunch with her in the classroom.
Ruby had to see a child psychologist, Dr. Robert Coles, during her first year at Frantz School. Cole saw Ruby once a week either at school or at her home, and would later write a series of articles for Atlantic Monthly and eventually a series of books on how children handle change, including a children's book on Ruby's experience.
Gradually, many families began to send their children back to the school and the protests and civil disturbances seemed to subside as the year went on. By the beginning of second grade the protestors were gone and the classes were officially integrated.
Bridges graduated from an integrated high school in New Orleans, and still resides in the city. She later became a travel agent and was one of the first African Americans to work for American Express in New Orleans. She also married Malcolm Hall and had four sons.
In 1993, her youngest brother, Malcolm Bridges, was murdered in a drug-related killing. For a time, Ruby looked after Malcolm's four children, who attended William Frantz School. She began to volunteer at the school three days a week and soon became a parent-community liaison.
With Ruby's experience as liaison at the school, and her reconnection with influential people in her past, she began to see a need for bringing parents back into the schools to take a more active role in their children's education. In 1999, Bridges formed the Ruby Bridges Foundation, headquartered in New Orleans. The foundation promotes the values of tolerance, respect, and appreciation of all differences. Through education and inspiration, the foundation seeks to end racism and prejudice. As its motto goes, "Racism is a grown-up disease and we must stop using our children to spread it." In 2007, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis unveiled a new exhibition documenting Bridges' life, along with the lives of Anne Frank and Ryan White.
http://www.blackpast.org/aah/bridges-ruby-1954#sthash.SHFfuk0F.dpuf
http://www.biography.com/people/ruby-bridges-475426
ActivistAfrican-AmericanBlack Women's HistoryPioneerVirgo
Thomas Nelson Baker, Sr.: The first African American to receive a Ph.D. in Philosophy
Aaronette M. White
James A. Bland: Composer of the great minstrel show tunes
Blanche Kelso Bruce: African American Senator during the 19th Century
Hilarius Gilges: Murdered by the Nazis
Marie Laveau: The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
Life is the flower for which love is the honey.
— Zora Neale Hurston


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Waldemar Osterloff (ur. 12 lipca 1858 w Żarkach, zm. 11 lutego 1925 w Warszawie) – polski pedagog i językoznawca.

Życiorys
Po ukończeniu gimnazjum rządowego w Piotrkowie pracował jako nauczyciel w domach ziemiańskich. Od 1887 roku mieszkał w Warszawie, gdzie uczył języka polskiego oraz języków obcych, głównie niemieckiego, w prywatnych szkołach męskich (np. Emiliana Konopczyńskiego) i żeńskich (np. Jadwigi Taczanowskiej. Należał do komitetu redakcyjnego "Przeglądu Pedagogicznego", w którym zamieszczał prace z dziedziny metodyki nauczania. W roku 1888 reprezentował tę redakcję na międzynarodowym zjeździe nauczycielstwa w Szwajcarii. Pisał także do "Bluszczu", "Ateneum", "Głosu" i "Przyjaciela Dziecka". Współpracował z Encyklopedią Wychowawczą i  Wielką Encyklopedią Ilustrowaną.

Autor wielu podręczników szkolnych (najpopularniejszy Kurs metodyczny języka niemieckiego miał osiem wydań) i wypisów z literatury oraz monografii popularnonaukowych z dziedziny historii nauczania, należących do klasyki przedmiotu. Współautor czterotomowych Dziejów powszechnych, obejmujących historię Europy od starożytności do czasów współczesnych (1905).

Pochowany na Cmentarzu Ewangelicko-Augsburskim przy ulicy Młynarskiej w Warszawie (aleja D, grób 55).

Publikacje
 Zarys historii literatury niemieckiej (1903)
 Prorok pedagogiki nowoczesnej Henryk Pestalozzi (1910)
 Gimnastyka woli. Dziecko (1913)
 Pierwsza systematyczna nauka dziecka na podstawie jego rozwoju naturalnego (1919)
 Metodyka języka ojczystego w zakresie elementarnym (1921)
 Rozwój umysłu i uczuć dziecka. Psychologia dziecka (1921)
 Ewaryst Estkowski (1820-1856) (1921)
 Przodownicy myśli pedagogicznej na Zachodzie od czasów Odrodzenia (1918)
 Stanisław Konarski i Komisja Edukacji Narodowej (1923)
 Jean Paul w: Sławomir Sztobryn, Małgorzata Świtka, Polskie badania nad myślą pedagogiczną w latach 1900- 1939: Parerga, Gdańsk 2006.

Bibliografia
 H.Nowakowski, Waldemar Osterloff (1858-1925). "Przegląd Historyczno-Oświatowy" 1965 nr 2.
 Polski Słownik Biograficzny, tom XXIV.
 E.Szulc, Cmentarz Ewangelicko-Augsburski w Warszawie, PIW, Warszawa (1989)
 Informacje z archiwum rodziny Osterloff

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 Dzieła Waldemara Osterloffa w bibliotece Polona

Polscy językoznawcy
Polscy pedagodzy
Urodzeni w 1858
Zmarli w 1925
Pochowani na cmentarzu ewangelicko-augsburskim w Warszawie
Ludzie urodzeni w Żarkach


I have a pair of English budgies for sale. Includes a big cage, big nestbox, waterer and remaining food.
Male is grey and Female is blue violet. They produce beautiful babies. I have pics, if give more details and pics if further interested.
I'm very intrigued... what is an "English" budgie?
that is easy Winglet they have a british accent.
i would like to see a picture if possible kiran619, for curiousity purposes please.
I'd guess that they are solid, show-type budgies, not the slim, little pet-shop type of budgie Just a guess though!!
It makes you wonder what could be next, English Emu's?
Budgies are ofcourse, australian natives. Much of the work in breeding and selecting for colours has been done overseas, especially in england and europe. I believe much of the work with rosellas is being done overseas too. It's a shame really, that we can't claim the glory here in Aus.
I much prefer the original, wild-type, small budgerigars... the ones with the original wild colouring. Even budgies sold as pets are usually considerably larger than the wild ones.
I can see though, why people breed for different colours, size & feathering... just as they do in pigeons, doves, waterfowl, poultry... and many other creatures.
Having Googled after posting my earlier query, I see that "English" budgies are, as bwds alluded, essentially those bred for show (not the exact definition, but for practical purposes close enough).
I hope you find someone interested in them, kiran619.
Just because they are club rung,doesn't mean a lot.
Thanks, they still for sale.


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Safe terminals for flights from Russia to be constructed in Egyptian airports
Russia intends to rent or build terminals in the airports of Egypt, that will service only its own flights, Izvestia newspaper reports on Tuesday.
Egypt's officials have already considered this proposal with the speakers of both chambers of the Russian parliament in Moscow. The prior consent of both parties has been given.
Thus, according to one of the schemes, Russia rents one of the terminals in any Egyptian airport and organizes safety performance in compliance with its requirements. Besides of that, the initiative to construct a new temporary terminal is being negotiated as well.
Egyptian law-enforcement agents will carry out customs examination and passport control there, whereas Russian specialists will engage in the examination of cargoes, passengers and aircrafts.
The new terminal with an atrium at Domodedovo airport in Moscow
A time frame for the construction of a large Russian industrial zone in Egypt has been established
Why will there be 2 huge underground tunnels at Sheremetyevo airport
Vast preferential credit offered by Russia to Egypt
Rosneft plans expansion in region of Suez Canal
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Theater Owners Shoot Down Proposed Plan to Release New Films at Home on Opening Day
Mike Sampson
Mike Sampson Published: March 16, 2016
Two weeks ago came word of a controversial, yet intriguing concept proposed to both Hollywood studios and theater owners: a new encrypted set-top box that would allow moviegoers to watch new releases the same day they open in theaters. So, for example, you could watch Batman vs. Superman on March 25 at home for $50. The plan was generating some buzz and support from filmmakers like J.J. Abrams and Peter Jackson, but received its biggest setback today as the National Organization of Theater Owners have officially dismissed the proposal.
The Screening Room, a company co-founded by Sean Parker (as infamously portrayed by Justin Timberlake in The Social Network), wanted to sell his set-top box to consumers who would then pay $50 for new releases. Studios seemed interested if not skeptical (Disney declined to participate), but they needed the approval of theater owners before they would license their content. That approval will not be happening.
In a statement NATO said (via The Hollywood Reporter):
Recently there have been various reports in the media regarding a proposed movie release model called 'The Screening Room.' Within a few days of the first report, several different high profile movie directors publicly stated their support for the model, some claiming that the model is good for motion picture exhibitors. Movie theater operators, however, will individually decide what business models work for movie theater operators […]
More sophisticated window modeling may be needed for the growing success of a modern movie industry. Those models should be developed by distributors and exhibitors in company-to-company discussions, not by a third party
They closed with one final nail hammered deep into the coffin of The Screening Room. "Furthermore, we seriously question the economics of the proposed revenue-sharing model."
Said revenue-sharing model was set to give theater owners $20 for every $50 movie buy, but the particulars of such a deal seemed complicated. While it would seemingly work well for the larger chains (tellingly, AMC Theaters was considering the proposal), it would be far more damaging for smaller theater owners across the country. If that 40% of revenue goes into a large pool, who or what decides how that money is divided and distributed among theaters? Would a New York City theater get more because they have (theoretically) more audience members? That could leave a much smaller portion for middle America theaters who would be trading $8-plus tickets for pennies in return.
This doesn't even take into the consideration the proliferation of piracy caused by allowing fans to watch new releases on their TV. While the video would be encrypted, what is stopping anyone from videotaping their screen and torrenting the footage? Or livestreaming the movie as they watch?
As NATO mentions in their statement, the possibility of reexamining the theatrical window will continue to be discussed between exhibitors and studios. It may change and one day you may see this type of arrangement, but it almost certainly won't be The Screening Room or any other third party wanna-be tech company.
Source: Theater Owners Shoot Down Proposed Plan to Release New Films at Home on Opening Day
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SBU News > Events > Veterans Day Ceremony Honors SBU Vets, Looks to the Future
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Veterans Day Ceremony Honors SBU Vets, Looks to the Future
Stony Brook University hosted a Veterans Day ceremony November 10 in the Sidney Gelber Auditorium in the Student Activities Center, recognizing the sacrifices of all military personnel, and especially those of the Stony Brook community.
The annual event kicked off with the Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band playing the marching songs for the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Laura Kuramoto '23, an eight-year Army veteran and a member of the Student Brook Veteran Students Organization (VESO), offered opening remarks.
"Today we honor the service of all Americans who answered the call to serve," she said. "Stony Brook University is grateful to have so many veterans who served their country."
The Stony Brook University Color Guard at the Nov. 10 Veterans Day ceremony at the Sidney Gelber Auditorium. Photos by John Griffin.
Jennifer Lucas '09 sang the National Anthem and Rick Gatteau, vice president for Student Affairs, addressed the veterans in attendance.
"It's because of your service and sacrifice that our country is safe and free," said Gatteau. "It's a selfless act that comes with few guarantees. We are proud to have the student vets that interrupted their education to serve. Being here now shows your commitment to your education as well as your country."
Approximately 250 veterans are currently enrolled at Stony Brook.
New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright and Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine each spoke briefly to thank the veterans for their service. Speaker Jose Arango '21 followed, describing a journey that began in his native Colombia, eventually leading to America and the Army. Arango's tour of duty included service in Afghanistan in 2015-16.
"Those years in the Army helped me mature into who I am today," he said. "We all had a different origin, but we shared the Army green and values."
After serving, Arango came to Stony Brook and graduated in May 2021 with a degree in mechanical engineering; he is currently continuing his studies at Stony Brook, working toward a master's degree in mechanical engineering.
Ismael Rodriguez, Student Affairs' senior business partner, financial operations and director of Military and Veterans Affairs, delivered the keynote address.
Keynote speaker Ismael Rodriguez, Student Affairs' senior business partner, financial operations and director of Military and Veterans Affairs, described how the military helped him after a difficult childhood in a tough neighborhood.
"I was 17 and running with the wrong crowd, and I realized I had to make a decision about what I wanted the rest of my life to be," said Rodriguez, a United States Navy and Army combat veteran with eight years of service.
"The military taught me discipline, responsibility, family, and teamwork," said Rodriguez. "It turned my life around."
Rodriguez noted that when he came to Stony Brook there wasn't a veteran's office. "My transition was difficult, and I wanted to do something to make it easier for others. Today we have 250 veterans on campus and a dedicated office and staff. Veterans also get 100% of their tuition paid for in state schools."
Rodriguez has provided his leadership and vision to increase veterans awareness on campus and ensure counseling and psychological services to veteran students, and has cultivated an effective ROTC program. He also spoke of the soon-to-to-be-opened Veterans Lounge in the SAC, something he described as a highlight of his 25 years at Stony Brook.
"I'm privileged to have witnessed the welcoming of vets, and I'm honored to have helped make the new Veteran's Lounge happen," he said. "It was 20 years in the making."
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tags: Jack Black, Kung Fu Panda
The latest addition to the DreamWorks Animation catalog is one of their best, coming not far behind Shrek as one of their best efforts yet.
The film is about the training and ascension of a wannabe Kung Fu Master, Po, an overweight Panda that worships the Furious Five and the Masters of the Jade Temple that looms up an endless staircase above his town in the Valley of Peace. He dreams of fighting along side them defeating countless foes even though he is stuck making noodles with his "father," a duck, called Mr. Ping. Ping dreams of Po taking over the business while Po dreams of Kung Fu.
Presiding over the Furious Five, Tigress, Viper, Crane, Monkey, and Mantis, is Shifu who trains and observes their everyday activities as they prepare to possibly be named chosen to be the Dragon Warrior who will get to look upon the Dragon Scroll and learn the secret to limitless power and ability. Shifu's master, and the originator of the martial arts, is a turtle named Oogway, who has a vision of the return of Tai Lung, a rouge pupil of Shifu who was as masterful as any, but craved the power of being the Dragon Warrior. Tai Lung was imprisoned after ravaging the Valley of Peace and is under strict lock and key in a prison made for one.
Upon his vision, Oogway decides it is time to name the Dragon Warrior. Po accidentally is chosen and Shifu reluctantly begins to "train" him as he tries to get him to wash out of the process. The Furious Five have a mixed reception to the new student, with Tigress taking the greatest exception as she thought she was destined for the role of Dragon Warrior.
To say more would be a disservice as I have shared a lot, but nothing you couldn't have found in the trailer. The film however has plenty you couldn't find there as well. The film is consistently funny and Jack Black's Po is just full of energy, spirit, will, and humor. Po is constantly entertaining, jokes rarely fall flat around him, and Jack Black captures the character wonderfully. The film focuses mainly on Shifu's struggle with Oogway's decisions and Po's struggles with dealing and training with Shifu. We are given intriguing glimpses into the history of this world through excellent flashbacks and compelling back story of Shifu and Tai Lung as well as some real emotional pull. Shifu, voiced by the excellent Dustin Hoffman, is one of the more complex and deep characters in animated films in a while and is a joy to watch on screen.
The Furious Five cast does well for what they are given, and one of the let downs is that we didn't get to see more of them. Many of them are constrained to just a few lines here and there, with Angelina Jolie getting the brunt of the work as the bitter Tigress. Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, and David Cross all get decent bits of humor throughout the film as Monkey, Mantis, and Crane, with Lucy Liu as Viper having little to nothing to say most of the time. Though the actors don't have a lot to say, their characters have plenty to do, and kick some serious butt doing it. Their big action set piece on a bridge is fantastic and imaginative extended fight scene. The real stand out scene of the film, and is going to be tough to beat over the course of the summer, is the absolutely awe inspiring and breathtaking escape scene of Tai Lung, unbelievably awesome; worth of the price of admission alone. Thankfully so is the rest of the film, with some wicked action bits and training scenes and a story that isn't really that original, but sends a good message to the target audience, kids, while also being extremely entertaining to all ages.
Lastly, all of the animation is superb with a cool blend of varying 2-d and 3-d styles and cool uses of slow mo in all of the right places. The Kung Fu action is also well choreographed and looks really great as the combatants fight and fly around some beautiful Chinese inspired scenery.
In the end, Kung Fu Panda is a great animated family film for all ages. Awesome action, great characters, and probably the coolest scene I have seen in a theater all year. Wall-E has some competition this month, but regardless how that one turns out, Kung Fu Panda will stand as an excellent work and one of the better animated films of the last few years, and probably the best non-Pixar animated products you will see in a while.


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Here's What Makes Criminal Minds Killer Frank Breitkopf So Twisted
By Stacy Dooks/Aug. 26, 2021 9:19 am EST
The intrepid agents of the BAU have faced down many ruthless and monstrous serial killers over the years, but one of the most memorable Unsubs in the history of "Criminal Minds" is Frank Breitkopf (Keith Carradine). Debuting during the show's second season, Frank would only make two appearances on the show, but each of them had a profound impact on the series, effectively ending the status quo of the BAU up until that point. Frank managed to elude capture when he first encountered the BAU, and while they were able to run him to ground, he still had a final ace up his sleeve.
Frank's actions were so awful and his final fate so grim that he left lasting scars on the psyche of Agent Jason Gideon (Mandy Pantinkin), to the point he resigned from the BAU. While his time on "Criminal Minds" was brief, Frank definitely had an impact, effectively upending the BAU and leaving wounds that would never fully heal. Here's what made this serial killer so twisted.
The makings of a monster
Debuting in the second season episode "No Way Out," Frank is a ruthless sexual sadist who has killed over 170 victims without a flicker of remorse. The only child of a single mother, Frank watched as his mother turned to prostitution to support them, the experience turning him into a sexual sadist who fed on the fear of others. Traveling the country in a trailer, Frank would stalk and murder victims, paralyzing them with a potent drug and then placing them on a makeshift autopsy table under a mirror. This enabled the victims to watch as he slowly removed their organs while they were still alive.
Abducting a troubled woman named Jane Hanratty (Amy Madigan), Frank initially planned to make her one of his victims, but when she looked upon him calmly as she lay on the table (believing him to be an alien abductor), he released her. Later, Frank would claim he fell in love with Jane and would return to her home town of Golconda, Nevada every year to leave her wind chimes (made from the bones of his victims).
A truly pyrrhic victory
The first time Frank faced off against the BAU, the unit was called in to investigate his more recent killings, which led them to Golconda. Jason Gideon and the team managed to corner him in a diner, but not before Frank revealed a hidden ace up his sleeve: a bus of schoolchildren he'd hidden in the desert. Bartering their location in exchange for his and Jane's release, he managed to escape custody, disappearing into the desert with Jane.
Frank reappears in the second season finale "No Way Out II." Appearing at Jason Gideon's apartment, he murders Gideon's girlfriend Sarah Jacobs (Moira Squier) and proceeds to stalk and kill previous would-be victims that Gideon and the BAU have helped to save. Eventually cornered by the BAU, a reunited Frank and Jane elect to commit suicide rather than be taken into custody. The loss of Sarah and witnessing Frank and Jane's suicide proved too much for Gideon, who elected to retire from the BAU in the second episode of the third season "Name And Blood."
Frank Breitkopf was a twisted killer and a monster whose actions hurt countless innocents and whose callousness and cruelty broke one of the BAU's best agents. While his time was brief, his impact on "Criminal Minds" cannot be understated.


The health of the turf on a racetrack is paramount. The ever increasing tendency of race courses to try and have that one extra race meeting or in the Point to Point scene, the high number of runners causing the races to be split puts the surface of the course, particularly at the take offs and landings of the jumps, under immense pressure. If the fertility of the soil is not at it's optimum then the development of a sound root mat will not happen. Through the process of soil testing and measuring grass growth with an electronic pasture probe turf can be improved. The pasture probe will electronically measure kgsDM/Ha giving an accurate assessment of grass growth. This in turn coupled with correct weed spraying, topping and rolling will stimulate root development.


'You must be a good actor. You're not good-looking enough to make it in L.A. unless you were a good actor.' Victory Gardens presents the world premiere of Jacob and Jack. A successful commercial actor returns to Chicago for a Yiddish theatre tribute to his grandfather. Thinking it's only a staged reading for his mother's ladies club, Jack has not rehearsed. Complications arise as he pisses off his wife, flirts with the ingénue and the theatre sells out. In a parallel dimension set in 1935, Jacob is preparing for his theatrical moment. Complications arise as he pisses off his wife, flirts with the ingénue and the theatre does not sell out. Seventy-five years apart, Jacob and Jack are challenged with a stage actor's pay, ego and libido. Jacob and Jack is a comedy transcending time. The humor is beautifully showcased in the similarities and differences between past and present theatre. It's witty with a shmeer of the absurd.
The stage at Victory Gardens has been transformed into three connecting dressing rooms. Mary Griswold (Scenic Designer) has created a backstage peek at the actors' preparation quarters. They are sparse and dingy and sadly imaginable as exactly the same in 1935 or 2010. Griswold also gives flashes of theatre excitement with partial views of the recognizable marquees for Chicago, Palace and Merle Reskin hovering over the non-glamorous backstage onstage. There are five doors that are used to transition the scene from past to present. Since three of the actors change character but not costume, the doors help the conversion. Director Dennis Zacek uses the opening and shutting doors to add a slapstick element to the amusing chaos.
Zacek assembled six phenomenal actors to play twelve different parts. The actor's duality is recognized in physical and vocal distinctions. In the title role, Craig Spidle (Jack/Jacob) plays up the schmuck as Jack and chutzpah as Jacob. 'I work in television so I don't have to rehearse,' versus 'I am upstage and you are down, down downstage.' Either role, he is hilarious, whether cowering under the table or beating his breast in arrogance. His wife in both worlds, Janet Ulrich Brooks (Lisa/Leah) reacts to the philandering with sarcastic jabs of vulnerable disgust as Lisa and solid resignation as Leah. Her funniest moments are perfectly timed bursts of surprising reaction. Laura Scheinbaum (Robin/Rachel) is delightful as both the contemporary confident MFA actor and the anxious deli discovery destined for the stage. Roslyn Alexander (Esther/Hannah) charms as the no-nonsense mother of Jack and the suspicious, protective mother of Rachel. When she breaks out into song, she is everybody's bubeleh. With the broadest ranges between Jewish immigrant and American stereotype, Daniel Cantor (Ted/Abe) and Andrew Keltz (Don/Moishe) deliver rich versions of both their roles.
Oy, a mecheieh, chochemas! Playwright James Sherman and Director Dennis Zacek have devised a comedic shtick with hilarious results. Sherman has delivered a farce honoring not only the Yiddish theatre but also highlighting the struggles of contemporary theatre. It's a wonderful reminder that an actor struggles to deliver his 'gift to you!' Mazel tov! May you enjoy success from your kishkes! Ahf mir gezogt!


Here are 10 Bible verses to encourage fathers of their role and value in God's creation. In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Modern fathers may often feel they are in a thankless role, but God is always pleased by their devotion. These Fathers Day Card Quotes are a special mementos that you can give to your special father that will touch his heart like no other gift would be able to. . And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate.
Father's Day Bible Verses that will Bless You!
Thank you for visiting our section on Bible Scripture about Father's Day. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! She enjoys creating for homeschool families and she gets her scrapbooking fix in by making for herself and her readers. His father-in-law, the girl's father, detained him; and he remained with him three days. Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? My passion is creating printables and products homeschoolers and teachers can use quickly and easily. For nearly 100 years, families all over the United States have celebrated Fathers Day honoring fathers, grandfathers, and other father-life figures. After all, raising children is not the only thing that fathers have to worry about, but they must also endure labor to provide for their families.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. You can also keep up with her via , , and. Impress them on your children. Joshua, who trusted God when others would not. We learn a lot of valuable life lessons from our fathers, including the almighty one above.
Joseph taught Jesus the carpentry trade. If you would like to receive access to the FreeChurchForms. I have enjoyed these many years seeing what tokens of appreciation my three kids will come up with to honour their Dad. His love, kindness, patience, , and protectiveness are impossible standards to live up to. I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
The Bible Quotes or Verses for Fathers Day below are available for free to download for your church or home Fathers Day activities with family and firends or church family and friends. Other boats from Tiberias came near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. Our selection of Bible Scriptures about Father's Day offer free, online access to study passages, for Biblical studies, contained in the words, text and verses of the Holy scripture. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. You required it of my hand whether stolen by day or stolen by night. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. He who loves his wife loves himself. Publication date: Oct 3, 2018. Such respect goes both ways, though! Preachit's monthly membership starts at only 15. We get caught up in the shuffle of life and often forget to simply thank our fathers for everything they have done for us.
For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. It shows what people tend to look for the most based on Google searches for each verse. As the first man and first human father, Adam had no example to follow except for God's. Search popularity is shown in blue using the scale below. Bible Scriptures about Father's Day taken from on line Bibles are an excellent resource, especially for online Bible study courses, however, most people appreciate their own Bibles. You're heart for giving free resources and making things so affordable is truly a blessing. Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon.
Bring the best robe and put it on him. For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother. Jacob fathered 12 sons who in turn founded the. He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. The Bible says a lot about the role of fatherhood, with one member of the Trinity desribed as Father God.
So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. The lesson from Jacob's life is that God works with our obedience and in spite of our disobedience to make his plan come to pass. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. The one who commits adultery with a woman is lacking sense; He who would destroy himself does it. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
When you walk about, they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you; And when you awake, they will talk to you. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. The Bible is clear that Fathers are to be spiritual leaders in the home. Bible Verses for Father's Day - Personal Bibles for Biblical Studies Scripture Verses about Father's Day. Study Bible Scriptures about Father's Day contained in the books and verses of the scripture and allow the words and scriptural text to help with the problems of life in the modern world. We are a small church and have missed out on doing a lot of things. Daryl loves golf, biking, and especially being with his family.


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News for teachers: Manny Man the stage show
A youtube sensation, a hit book and soon to be a stage show! See Ireland's tumultuous millennia of history turned into a fun and easy-to-understand story.
We are currently developing a stage adaptation of John D Ruddy's Manny Man Does the History of Ireland with a view to presenting it to schools audiences in May 2018.
Manny Man brings history to life with clarity and hilarity in videos that have amassed millions of views around the world.
Why did the Celts love stealing cows? What was the Norman Invasion, and were they all called Norman? From the Ice Age up to the present day, through the Vikings and Tudors, British rule and the fight for independence, he covers it all – with his tongue in his cheek, of course.
Ideal for 5th & 6th national school classes and second level history students.
Rehearsed reading
We will hold a rehearsed reading of the play with its cast John D Ruddy and Louise Conaghan on Thursday 19 October to an invited audience only. If you are a teacher interested in attending please get in touch with Nicola or Daithi at the box office on 0749120777. This will be a great chance to get a preview of the show and feedback and suggestions will be welcome.
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Getting ahead of the curve: What next for Scotland and the Union?
(Article) Alun Evans has been Chief Executive of the British Academy since July 2015. In his previous role, he headed the Scotland Office, the Whitehall department which made the case for Scotland to remain part of the UK in the Scottish independence referendum in September 2014. On 16 September 2015, Alun Evans gave his Chief Executive's Inaugural Lecture on 'Getting ahead of the curve: How to stop playing catch up on Scotland', offering some personal reflections on events leading up to and following from the Scottish referendum. In this article based on that lecture, he focuses on the hurly-burly of the 2014 referendum campaign, and his own suggestions for securing a long-term future for the Union.
Politics • Alun Evans
Published in British Academy Review, Issue 27 (February 2016).
Getting ahead of the curve: What next for Scotland and the Union? (BAR 27)
Getting ahead of the curve: How to Stop Playing Catch-up on Scotland
Watch the full lecture given by Alun Evans
Evans - Getting ahead of the curve
(Event) On 18 September 2014, 45% of the Scottish population voted to leave the United Kingdom. In his Inaugural Lecture as Chief Executive of the British Academy, on 16 September 2016 Alun Evans gave a personal reflection on the result of the Scottish Referendum one year on and considered how the UK Government and others could build a stronger United Kingdom which manages to reflect the will of the Scottish people.
Scotland, Slavery and Amnesia
Dogged by history: Why Israel's powerful labour federation was rejected by the 2011 social protest movement
Dr Jonathan Preminger completed his doctoral research into labour relations in Israel under the supervision of Professor Uri Ram at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He is now a British Academy Newton International Fellow at Cardiff University, where he is continuing his research into the political economy of Israel, focusing on the shipping industry, with Professor Helen Sampson. He is also preparing a book on Israel's recent wave of unionising.


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@import XCTest;

@interface NSInvocation_OCMockitoTests : XCTestCase
@end

@implementation NSInvocation_OCMockitoTests
{
    NSMutableArray *target;
    NSInvocation *invocation;
}

- (void)setUp
{
    [super setUp];
    target = [[NSMutableArray alloc] init];
    SEL selector = @selector(count);
    NSMethodSignature *signature = [target methodSignatureForSelector:selector];
    invocation = [NSInvocation invocationWithMethodSignature:signature];
    [invocation setSelector:selector];
}

- (void)tearDown
{
    target = nil;
    invocation = nil;
    [super tearDown];
}

- (void)testRetainArgumentsWithWeakTarget_ShouldRetainArguments
{
    [invocation setTarget:target];

    [invocation mkt_retainArgumentsWithWeakTarget];

    XCTAssertTrue([invocation argumentsRetained]);
}

- (void)testRetainArgumentsWithWeakTarget_ShouldReplaceTargetWithWeakProxy
{
    [invocation setTarget:target];

    [invocation mkt_retainArgumentsWithWeakTarget];

    assertThat([invocation target], hasDescription(containsSubstring(@"WeakProxy")));
}

- (void)testRetainArgumentsWithWeakTarget_ShouldNotReplaceTargetOnSecondCall
{
    [invocation setTarget:target];
    [invocation mkt_retainArgumentsWithWeakTarget];
    id weakProxy = [invocation target];

    [invocation mkt_retainArgumentsWithWeakTarget];

    assertThat([invocation target], is(sameInstance(weakProxy)));
}

@end

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2017 so far has seen a steady flow of cyber-security startups emerge with new funding, and August, though slower than other months, was no exception. Multiple cyber-security vendors raised new funding rounds to support and grow their technology and go-to-market efforts. The two big areas for funding in August were artificial intelligence (AI)-powered threat hunting and internet of things (IoT) security startups. Among the vendors that raised money for AI-driven technologies were Respond Software, which brought in $12 million, and Versive, which raised $12.7 million. In this slide show eWEEK takes a look at seven security vendors that raised money in August 2017.
On Aug. 1, Guardicore announced it had raised an additional $15 million to extend its Series B funding round to a total of $35 million. Guardicore's core offering, the Centra Security Platform, provides data center and cloud workload security capabilities.
On Aug.3, BlueteamGlobal announced its launch along with $125 million in funding. The new cyber-security firm is a merger of security firms BitVoyant, K2G and K2 Cyber Defense, and provides threat intelligence and managed cyber-security services.
On Aug. 8, MagicCube announced its $8.5 million Series A funding round. The company's core technology is the software Trusted Execution Environment (sTEE), which provides security for internet of things devices.
On Aug.14, security startup Dragos announced it had raised $10 million in Series A venture capital. Dragos is focused on providing security services and technology that protect industrial control systems.
Respond Software emerged from stealth mode Aug.16 after raising $12 million in a Series A funding. The company's core technology, the Respond Analyst Platform, provides machine learning-powered data analysis to help organizations rank and prioritize alerts.
On Aug.17, IoT security startup ZingBox announced its Series B round of funding, bringing in $22 million. The company's core platform, ZingBox IoT Guardian, uses machine learning to help identify anomalous IoT device activities.
Security vendor Versive announced Aug.22 it had raised $12.7 million in new funding to help grow its artificial intelligence cyber-security capabilities.


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HeadlinesFebruary 26, 2019
India Launches Airstrikes in Pakistan Amid Mounting Tension
In a major escalation of tensions in South Asia, India has carried out airstrikes inside Pakistan for the first time in years. India said the raid targeted a camp of the militant separatist group Jaish-e-Mohammed, as tensions flare in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir. India has also conducted four ground raids on Kashmiri separatist leaders. India has said they killed "a very large number" of militants, but Pakistan has said there are no casualties from the attack. The New York Times reports the air raids mark the first time Indian aircraft had crossed the Kashmir Line of Control to strike in decades. The air raid follows a recent spate of violence in Kashmir. Earlier this month, a car bombing killed scores of Indian soldiers, and a gun fight killed both Indian and Jaish-e-Mohammed forces last week.
U.S. Announces New Sanctions on Venezuela as Lima Group Opposes Military Intervention
Vice President Mike Pence met with Venezuela's self-proclaimed president Juan Guaidó Monday during a meeting of the Lima Group in Bogotá, Colombia. Pence announced new sanctions against Venezuelan officials for their role in blocking the so-called humanitarian aid from entering the country over the weekend, as the U.S. continues to ratchet up pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Vice President Mike Pence: "Effective today, the United States will impose additional sanctions on regime officials, including three border state governors implicated in last weekend's violence and a member of Maduro's inner circle. These men worked to block aid for people in need and suppressed peaceful protests."
Pence also said the U.S. is preparing for a new set of sanctions designed to isolate the government of President Maduro. Pence reiterated the U.S. threat that all options remain on the table, but the Lima Group said at the end of their Monday meeting that they support a democratic transition of power.
At least four people were killed during the weekend after violence broke out on the Venezuelan borders with Colombia and Brazil over the attempted delivery of aid into the country. The U.N. and other international aid agencies have refused to work with the U.S. and other countries on delivering supplies because they say their motivations are political.
Meanwhile, two unnamed defense officials say the U.S. military has been collecting classified intelligence on President Nicolás Maduro in recent days by flying an increased number of reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace off the coast of Venezuela.
Univision Reporter Jorge Ramos Briefly Detained in Venezuela
In more news from Venezuela, Univision says reporter Jorge Ramos and his crew were detained briefly, then released, in Caracas Monday, after President Maduro reportedly became unhappy with the line of questioning in an interview. The journalists are reportedly being deported from Venezuela.
Trump and Kim to Meet in Vietnam for 2nd North Korean Summit
President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam, today for their second round of talks on a possible denuclearization agreement. The two heads of state are expected to meet over dinner Wednesday as they kick of the 2-day summit. Trump has repeatedly said Kim Jong-un will agree to completely denuclearize, despite U.S. intelligence officials saying he is not likely to do away with North Korea's entire nuclear arsenal and that they may still be developing weapons. North Korean officials have said they want the U.S. to remove sanctions on the country before agreeing to any deal.
Reports: Michael Cohen to Accuse Trump of Criminal Conduct in Congressional Hearing
Trump's trip comes as his former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee today in a closed hearing. Reports say that Cohen may directly accuse Trump of criminal conduct. Senators are expected to ask about plans to develop a Trump Tower in Moscow and whether Trump told him to lie to Congress. Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to the panel in 2017. He is scheduled to start a 3-year prison term in May for lying to Congress and tax evasion, bank fraud and campaign finance violations. On Wednesday, Cohen will appear before the House Oversight Committee in his only open congressional testimony this week. On Thursday, he will testify behind closed doors before members of the House Intelligence Committee.
Mueller Investigation
Climate Change May Cause Cloud Die-Off, Increase Rate of Warming
A startling new study in the publication Nature Geoscience finds that warming temperatures could lead to a major loss in cloud cover, pushing the Earth even more quickly toward a catastrophic climate "tipping point." A new simulation revealed that stratocumulus clouds are at threat of disappearing within a century, which would add 14°F, or 8°C, of extra warming to the planet. Scientists believe we are currently heading toward a 4°C rise in temperature by the end of the century if humans don't quickly change course, which could have devastating consequences for human life and trigger global crises at a rapid pace.
U.K.: Corbyn Could Back 2nd Referendum as Brexit Deadline Looms
In Britain, the leader of the opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said Monday his party will back a second Brexit referendum if lawmakers fail to pass his party's proposed amendments to the contested deal. The announcement came as Prime Minister Theresa May is reportedly considering delaying Brexit, as well as a vote that would take a no-deal Brexit off the table. May postponed this week's crucial parliamentary vote on Brexit, pushing it to March 12, some two weeks before Britain is currently scheduled to depart the EU. Last week, nine Labour and three Conservative lawmakers defected from their respective parties over concerns about Brexit, forming an independent bloc.
U.N. Court: U.K. Should Give Up Control of Chagos
The U.N.'s top court ruled Monday that Britain should hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The court said Britain's takeover of Chagos in 1965 was illegal and that Chagos should have been returned to Mauritius after it gained independence from the U.K. in 1968. The archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean, is home to a contested U.S. military base on the island of Diego Garcia. Britain expelled many of the island's inhabitants 50 years ago to make way for the air base. Original residents of the islands say they hope the ruling means they will be allowed to return home; however, the U.N. court's ruling is not binding, and Britain's official response remains to be seen.
U.N.: Sec.-General Warns Against Collapse of Arms Control Treaties
Speaking at a U.N. conference on disarmament Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres warned that international arms control mechanisms are collapsing, and called on the United States and Russia to recommit to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty—known as the INF—and to extend the New START Treaty before it expires in 2021.
Secretary-General António Guterres: "States are seeking security, not in the proven collective value of diplomacy and dialogue, but in developing and accumulating new weapons. And the situation is particularly dangerous as regards nuclear weapons. … We simply cannot afford to return to the unrestrained nuclear competition of the darkest days of the Cold War."
Guterres also called on negotiating parties at the North Korean summit in Hanoi this week to take concrete steps toward a denuclearization deal.
Meanwhile, Russian state television aired a map of U.S. military facilities that would become targets in the event of a nuclear strike. The report said that a hypersonic missile being developed by Russia would be able to hit the targets in less than five minutes. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready for a "Cuban missile-style" crisis if the U.S. provoked the nuclear power.
Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Resigns
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres's warning against abandoning nuclear accords came as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif quit his post in a surprise move announced via Instagram Monday. Zarif played a central role in the negotiations leading to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Last year, President Trump withdrew from the landmark deal despite international condemnation of the move and U.N. inspectors saying Iran was adhering to the deal. Zarif did not offer any reason for his resignation, writing simply, "I sincerely apologize for the inability to continue serving and for all the shortcomings during my service."
In a statement released by activists Medea Benjamin and Ann Wright, who met with Zarif hours before his resignation, wrote, "[Zarif] said that when the Iran nuclear agreement was signed in 2015 over 80 percent of the Iranian people supported it, as they hoped it would bring Iran back into the international community and improve their economy. Instead, President Trump quit the agreement and implemented even more sanctions on Iran … Now just 51 percent of Iranians think the nuclear agreement is a good idea because it has brought no economic relief to the Iranian people."
Somalia: U.S. Military Says Airstrike Kills 35 al-Shabab Fighters
A U.S. airstrike in Somalia killed 35 al-Shabab fighters Sunday, according to military officials. The U.S. says it has killed at least 180 al-Shabab fighters in 22 airstrikes since the start of 2019. U.S. air raids in Somalia have steadily increased since Trump came to office and authorized the use of targeted strikes against suspected al-Shabab militants.
Algeria: Popular Protests Call for End to Ailing President's Rule
In Algeria, hundreds of students joined in popular protests today against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid to seek a fifth term in the upcoming April election. On Friday and over the weekend, thousands took to the streets around the country calling on the president to end his 20-year rule. Police fired tear gas on crowds of protesters in the capital Algiers. Demonstrators say Bouteflika has been in power for too long and is rarely seen or heard in public due to his failing health.
Cubans Ratify New Constitution Reaffirming Socialism as "Irrevocable"
In Cuba, voters ratified a new constitution Sunday, reaffirming socialism as the nation's "irrevocable" system of governance. The new constitution, approved by over 86 percent of voters, also reflects the island's partial loosening of some of its trade and ownership laws, and includes recognition of private property and the strengthening of foreign investments. It also ensures the right to legal representation upon arrest and sets presidential term limits.
LGBT activists condemned the removal last December of language in the draft constitution that would have recognized equal rights in marriage. Evangelical churches worried about the legalization of same-sex marriages are believed to be the driving force behind the majority of the "no" votes.
Japan: Okinawans Reject Relocation of U.S. Base in Referendum
In Japan, residents of Okinawa opposed plans to relocate a U.S. air base elsewhere on the island in a referendum Sunday. Over 70 percent of voters voted against the plan. This is a local resident explaining her vote.
Okinawan resident: "Accidents have taken place here. However, the U.S. forces, even if they break laws or regulations, go unpunished in accordance with the relevant agreements between Japan and the U.S. So I don't think it's fair. Plus, the military base is something related with war. I don't think military bases should exist in the world."
The Japanese government said on Monday it would nonetheless move ahead with the relocation. For decades, Okinawans have called for the expulsion of U.S. troops from the island, which houses about two-thirds of the 50,000 U.S. troops currently stationed in Japan. Last year, residents elected a new governor, Denny Tamaki, who vowed to fight against the U.S. military presence.
Guatemala Bill Could Free Perpetrators of Genocide, Torture
In Guatemala, lawmakers are considering an amnesty bill that could free over 30 people convicted of crimes against humanity, including genocide, torture and enforced disappearances, during the country's 36-year U.S.-backed slaughter, which ended in 1996. In 2008, Guatemala began prosecuting such cases after years of impunity. In a historic 2013 ruling, Guatemala's former U.S.-backed dictator, Efraín Ríos Montt, was convicted of genocide. His case was being retried when he died last year. Amnesty International warned of the danger of passing the proposed bill, saying that the law "represents a serious threat to the rights of thousands of victims of the country's internal armed conflict to learn the truth and to obtain justice for the atrocities that they and their families suffered."
Australian Cardinal Pell Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Boys
Over two months after Australian Cardinal George Pell was found guilty of sexually assaulting and molesting underage boys, Australian and other media are now reporting on his conviction after a court lifted a press gag order. Among other charges, Pell was found guilty of sexually molesting two boys and forcing them to perform oral sex on him in the 1990s. He is the highest-ranking member of the Catholic Church to be convicted of a sexual crime. He served as the Vatican's chief financial officer.
Ex-Trump Staffer Accuses Him of Forcibly Kissing Her
Back in the United States, a former staffer on Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign is accusing then-candidate Trump of kissing her without her consent before an August 2016 rally in Florida. Alva Johnson filed a lawsuit Monday claiming Trump grabbed her hand before moving to kiss her on the mouth. She also claims that the Trump campaign engaged in pay discrimination and that she received less money than her male, white colleagues. Johnson's lawyer says she was prohibited from speaking out about the incident earlier due to a nondisclosure agreement.
Climate Activists Stage Protest at Sen. McConnell's Office
And in environmental news, over 250 youth climate activists from the group Sunrise Movement took over Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's D.C. office Monday, calling out the Kentucky Republican and his fellow lawmakers for their inaction in the face of climate change and for accepting huge sums of money from the fossil fuel industry and other polluters. This is the executive director of Sunrise Movement, Varshini Prakash.
Varshini Prakash: "We have known about this crisis for 40 years. And it was an emergency then. It's a full-blown planetary crisis now. For 40 years we've seen the way that fossil fuel executives have misinformed the public on the science. We've seen the way that they have poured billions of dollars into the campaign coffers of politicians on both sides of the aisle. And we have seen the way that politicians like Mitch McConnell and the GOP elite have taken 80 percent of those oil and gas donations."
The takeover follows a viral interaction with Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein over the weekend, in which she dismissed the young activists' request to back the Green New Deal.


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How to Close America's Wealth Gap
Policy proposals and programs discussed at the CFED conference
By Holly LawrenceOctober 5, 2016
By Holly Lawrence
Wealth inequality and income inequality in America are leading concerns in the 2016 presidential campaign, appropriately so. Consider these wealth gap statistics from CFED (the national nonprofit previously known as the Corporation for Enterprise Development that's dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for low-income families and communities in the United States):
The top 0.1 percent of Americans now own about as much wealth as the bottom 99 percent combined
One in five Americans has zero or negative net worth
Nearly half of households lack a basic personal safety net to prepare for emergencies
It would take black families 228 years to amass the same amount of wealth white families have today, if average black family wealth continues to grow at the same pace it has over the past three decades. For the average Latino family, it would take 84 years to catch up.
Ezra Levin, CFED's associate director of government affairs told me: "It's worth noting, this is for averages. If you look at median household wealth in the black community and the white community, the gap will never close. Trends are heading in the wrong direction. Without reform, the gap will never close. It will not."
What kinds of reforms could close the wealth gap and address the financial insecurity of so many Americans?
Last week, experts gathered at CFED's Assets Learning Conference 2016 to offer policy prescriptions and discuss some current programs that are helping. CFED simultaneously released its Federal Policy Blueprint with recommendations for the new administration and Congress.
We know three things. First, saving is hard. Second, saving is important. Third, saving is possible.
— Richard Cordray, director CFPB
Below are highlights from the conference:
Closing the Savings Gap
Finding ways to boost savings, including retirement savings, for low- and moderate income Americans was a prime topic. According to CFED's study, 140 million Americans have little or no savings at all. Numerous speakers noted, as Next Avenue has, the Federal Reserve survey showing that 46 percent of Americans said they'd struggle to meet an emergency expense of $400.
The Obama administration's fledgling myRA (a Roth-IRA like starter retirement-savings program for the 55 million Americans without employer-sponsored savings plans), its proposed Auto-IRA and the recently enacted Secure Choice Program in California (which mandates private employers to offer retirement plans) received a good deal of attention. California's plan is similar to legislation that has passed in Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland and Oregon.
MoreNo 401(k)? Your State May Come to the Rescue
Richard Cordray, director of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), told the CFED audience: "We know three things. First, saving is hard. Second, saving is important. Third, saving is possible."
Credit: CFED
Cordray also described the agency's Project Catalyst initiative with American Express, aimed at promoting savings, especially among the low-income and economically vulnerable. Their pilot program tested strategies to encourage saving using prepaid cards.
Jamie Kalamarides, who heads Prudential Retirement's Full Service Solutions division, focused on the 5.6 million small businesses that don't offer retirement plans. They "account for 55 million workers, and of those 55 million workers, 35 million are women, and 22 million are people of color." Added Kalamarides: "This is a public policy issue nationwide."
Levin, the primary author of CFED's federal policy blueprint, said he thought "the myRA solves a serious problem out there" and noted that CFED hoped the next administration "will expand the program to increase retirement savings among lower-income Americans."
He was less enthusiastic about the current version of the federal Saver's Credit (maximum amount: $1,000; $2,000 for couples), targeted to low-income workers to incentivize retirement savings. This tax credit is "a great step in the right direction, but there are several problems with it that make it less impactful," said Levin. "The biggest of which is that the Saver's Credit currently does not help those with no income tax liability."
MoreThe myRA Is Finally Here
Closing The Racial Wealth Gap
Levin had pointed opinions about the fact that America's racial wealth divide is getting worse, not better.
"That says a couple of things to me," he noted. "It says that historically there have been policies that have led to this racial wealth divide we have today, and also there are current policies at the state, federal and local level for retirement and savings that exacerbate that wealth divide and make things worse."
What's more, Levin maintained, "there are big policies out there that are either purposely, or usually thoughtlessly, constructed to expand the racial wealth divide."
Optimistic About the Future
But Levin was optimistic about prospects for closing the racial wealth gap. "If we can reform those [policies], it means we can make huge improvements. We know what needs to be changed. We just need to build up the political will to do it."
He was optimistic about chances for reforms to attack the wealth and income gaps in general, and boost retirement savings, too. "It's an election year. We have a brand new Congress and a new president coming in next year, and that changes what is politically possible," said Levin.
"One way to increase retirement savings, possibly counterintuitively, is to increase emergency savings," he added. And one way to do that would be through The Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act, a bipartisan proposal in Congress "to support people who want to save at tax time and have a little bit of emergency savings."
The legislation, introduced in 2016 by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), would let workers defer up to 20 percent of their federal tax refund. The savings would accumulate interest in a Treasury-held account before being transferred to the person's direct deposit account six months later.
Levin believes the Rainy Day legislation might be enacted next year "if there's a larger bill around tax issues."
Similarly, he thinks Republicans may be open to the Democrats' proposal to make the Saver's Credit a refundable tax credit, so Americans with no tax liability could claim it.
In addition, Levin said he foresees possible movement next year on federal rules that penalize low- and middle-income Americans from receiving public benefits after they put money into savings accounts, raising their asset levels.
The Impact of the 2016 Election
"A lot depends on what happens during the election, but we are hopeful that the ideas laid out [in CFED's blueprint] are not just pie in the sky ideas," said Levin. "These are actionable, and could be done in the event that Congress and the new administration come together and decide, 'Yes we want to do something on taxes, or we want to do something on welfare reform or anything that touches financial insecurity.'"
It will be interesting to see where things stand a year from now.
Holly Lawrence is a freelance writer covering aging, well-being and cities. Twitter: @hollyjlawrence
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