Been a long hard trip but the end is in sight. Forgot I've got to install carpet & pegboard. Still, looks like the weekend will see it done.
Bit more wiring (power and phone) to finish and a few more shelves to put in and tis time to start moving stuff in.
Truckload of sheetrock is now unloaded. I is officially tired. Store building is getting much closer.
Been pulling 10 to 12 hour days this week, trying to get things finished at the new store. Worked the old location today & again tomorrow.
Of course since we get to start moving stuff in in 2 weeks it needs to be much closer to done than it is.
Got to do wiring, cut & install trim, apply sheetrock mud and sand the bits that have dried. Should be loads of fun. Getting closer though.
Heading to the new store to see what I can get done. Back when I get here.
Heading out to do the Calcis run. Back this afternoon. Hopefully before the rain starts to really come down.
Sessions dial pan and is done and on the clock. Still got the door latch to make or modify but tis MUCH closer than last week this time.
Got the new paper dial glued to the dial pan and drying now. Will get pictures of the hinge and new dial when dry.
Pin had been soldered in place prior to the last repair. They removed all traces of it and screwed a small hinge to the door & wooden case.
Got the hinge pin drilled & rivited to the dial pan this morning before leaving. Came in & put the hinge bits on & screwed it all together.
Back from Valley and Calcis. Trying to unwind from a way too long day and trip.
Still fighting this crap. Working at Valley this morning then go pick Cat up in Calcis this afternoon. Hoping I make it through the day.
Hinge and solder on pin for the top glass door are going to be interesting as I've never seen the correct ones. Just gonna wing it.
Just spent the last hour and a half making a brass hook latch for the pendulum door on the Sessions 12″ Office clock I'm working on.
One of those days. Was doing kinda ok earlier. Started going down hill about 11. Just closed & latched the gate to keep the world away.
As it happens I have a new one it in stock so no biggie. Just got to check all the bits to make sure nothing got bent or messed up.
Finishing up the repair on a clock & a main spring broke. 🙁 Not a new one but still a bummer. Now I get to tear it down & do it all again.
Gonna be a long wet drive to Calcis today. Going to go the Ragland route as we have to do the Wally World thing in Pell City.
Reinstalled the fly in the clock. Added a dab of nano oil and tried it out. Looks to be fine. Will work on the case next.
Locking them in place. Used a dab of Jewelry & Metal glue and sealed the holes to make sure they couldn't come back out.
Cut new ones from a piece of .032 music wire, ground the ends round & smooth & put them in place. Made a closing punch & punched the holes.
This is the one I put an entire strike side in. Took the fly back out & drilled the end and removed the trundles from the lantern pinion.
Made a run to WallyWorld and picked up a few things. Once home and stuff unloaded, got to work on a New Haven clock.
Long day. Made the Calcis trip, dropped off one fixed clock, picked up Cat and came home.
Had to take a day off from the world. Went to the new store, got one piece cut out of the wall & that was it today. Came home to rest.
Cut the rest of the back and the worst of the front. At least the ditches and walkways are clear(ish). Will get the rest this weekend.
By now rain has arrived. Start cutting anyway. Get the back area mostly cut & line runs out. Stop, eat a cup of yogurt & then reload line.
Reassemble and try it and it runs better than it has this year. Guess it just wanted attention.
Get it going, runs rough for 3 min, then quits and won't restart. Check plug and fire and have both. Take carb apart and find nothing wrong.
Been one of those mornings. Got up early to use weedeater prior to rain. No fuel or line. Make trip & get both. Fuel up 19 cents overnight.
Came home & replaced the crutch in a New Haven Gingerbread Clock. Made the new one from brass rod. Running. Now to see about timekeeping.
With only 4 hours tomorrow I'm hoping to not be quite as tired at the end of the day as I was today.
Long day today and another one coming up tomorrow. Tis the busy season at Valley Antiques with the moving sales going on!


In a thought-provoking animation by Lazy Chief for FOST (Future of Storytelling), neuroscientist Anil Seth explains how the brain engages with the constantly input of external stimulation. He specifically focuses on how the brain predictively perceives an object or situation, but is dependent upon sensory experience and expectation to give context to the situation. Seth used the 2015 meme "What Color is This Dress" as an example of a experience/perception mismatch. Essentially, the expected position of overhead lighting in the room influenced how the brain perceived the colors.
Neuroscientist Anil Seth explains how what we perceive isn't an accurate reflection of a real, externally existing world. In fact, perception and hallucination are based on similar processes—they are our brain's interpretation of myriad inputs. His groundbreaking research provides fascinating insight into what this means for storytelling.


1. Wash, scrape and grind the ginger with the chillies, coconut and salt. Chop the tomatoes.
2. Beat the curds, and add the ginger paste and tomatoes. Inji/Ginger Pachadi is ready.
3. Heat the oil and season with the mustard and curry leaf. Add this to the pachi and mix well.
Feel free to comment or share your thoughts on this Inji Pachadi Recipe from Awesome Cuisine.


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Our latest blog series is written by Monique Les, who will deep dive on a variety of topics to help hard of hearing youth, or people who work with hard of hearing youth, be more effective in their lives.
Being a kid is challenging and awesome at the same time. But, it's even more challenging when you're hard of hearing. These 7 habits will help you be more effective as a hard of hearing kid.
What's barrier free communication? And how can you, as a parent, student, young adult, or teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing, enhance that experience?
Dating and Relationships: Myths Debunked!
For most people, moving out of the house and gaining independence is a pretty big thing. For those who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) it can certainly feel overwhelming! Use this article as a starting point to explore the various technologies available.
While major vacations are super awesome and fun (check out How to Travel like a HOH for tips!), most of us can't afford to live the high-end luxury life 24/7. This week's Living Life Independently series focuses more on day to day types of transportation.
An important aspect of living independently is being prepared for emergencies – it's always a good idea to have a plan of action for various situations, and the same applies for people who are 'hearing' too.
If you have a hearing loss, the first day of school may be filled with anxiety and nervousness; but it doesn't have to be! This blog series covers how you can succeed at school and make use of the many resources available to you.
Before school starts, learn about what you should buy, and things you can do ahead of time to make it easier for the first day.
Read some heart-touching and humorous stories about children who have experienced a hearing loss.
Did you know that a hearing loss can affect mental well-being, and cause social, emotional, and physical stress? In this blog series, we will talk about several factors that can lead to negative mental health consequences, and discuss how to handle these situations.
What happens when you misunderstand what someone has said? Be honest about what you understood, explain, and seek clarification.
Advocate for yourself to feel more confident, let others know what you need, and help them understand your hearing loss.
Research accommodations to help you communicate more effectively in your environment. A variety of strategies exist to help you succeed in school, work, or play.
School is out and you finally have a break from work to enjoy fun summer activities and traveling! Before you set off, review this blog series on how you can enjoy your summer holidays safely and be prepared.
Summer 2018, I had the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands to attend a camp for hard of hearing young adults, followed by a short, extended two day vacation afterwards. It was the first time I had ever experienced traveling with other deaf/hard of hearing peers, and it was an amazing adventure.
Nicole and Tasha went to the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum. Here they share their experiences and review of the accessibility options available for those who are hard of hearing.
Here are some quick tips for you to have a fabulous summer with travel – whether it be a road trip, a flight to somewhere exotic, or even visiting sights in your hometown!
What are some strategies to keep your hearing aid free from moisture? If your aids get wet, quickly dry them using steps we discuss in this post.
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Here is a panel I created for a bathroom window. This stained glass design uses lots of inside corners to make a simple design more impressive. Inside corners in stained glass designs can be risky because not all craftspeople have mastered this art form well enough to be able to do them quickly, precisely, and in a way that the glass pieces - the ones that have the 90-degree angle cut into them - will not break during the construction process or at some later time.
This panel was constructed with 1/4" and 1/2" lead came. The outer edge is 1/4" zinc came, which provides additional strength. This panel was mounted (along with the clear glass that was already there) in a bathroom window that cranks open, which means that the stained glass will open along with the rest of the window. To accomplish this sort of mounting (after the crank-open window is already in place), the panel is held up against the clear glass with tiny nails. Then, a bead of caulk surrounds the tiny space between stained glass and window frame. Finally, the outer zinc (and the caulk and the nails) are painted to match the rest of the woodwork.
The glasses here were all chosen for privacy and to match the decor of the bathroom. The "colored" glass pieces are solid black and shades of gray, not brown as some of them appear in this photo.


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Financial Report:English Liulishuo Q4 revenue to increase 195.1% YoY
[Abstract] About 1 million paying users purchased courses and services of English Liulishuo in the fourth quarter of 2018, up 150% from 400,000 in the same period last year; Till December 31st of 2018,the total number of registered users was 110.3 million. Compare with the data 61.3 million of December 31st , 2017.
The English Liulishuo (NYSE: LAIX) released its unaudited financial report for the fourth quarter and the full year of December 31, 2018. According to the financial report, the net revenue of English Liulishuo was RMB 224.5 million (about US$32.6 million), an increase of 195.1% from RMB 76.10 million in the same period of last year; the net loss was RMB 163.4 million (about US$ 23.8 million). In comparison, the net loss for the same period of last year was RMB 110.9 million.
The net revenue of English Liulishuo in 2018 was RMB 637.2 million (about 92.7 million US dollars), an increase of 284.9% from RMB 165.6 million in the same period of last year. The net loss was RMB 488.1 million (about US$ 71 million),compared with the same period of RMB 242.8 million in the last year.
"The year of 2018 is a milestone for us because we successfully completed an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange on September 27, 2018. We believe in the funds raised through initial public offerings and additional brand recognition will bring meaningful value to our business in the next few years," Wang Wei, the chairman and CEO of English Liulishuo ,said."We are pleased to report a fourth quarter revenue of RMB 224.5 million, a year-on-year increase of 195.1%. Such outstanding performance has benefited from the continued strong growth of our overall business and user expansion."
"As a pioneer in the artificial learning-driven English learning market, we are benefiting from China's growing educational upgrades. We are pleased to see that our advanced platform has interactive, customized courses and services that attract more and more users. The total number of registered users and paying users increased by about 80.5% and 201.1% respectively in 2018. When we started a new year with excitement and optimism, we believe that we will be committed to: (1) Advance Our proprietary artificial intelligence technology; (2) to provide innovative and differentiated products; (3) to create a superior personalized learning experience that enhances user engagement, learning efficiency and efficiency, which is what sets us apart. It's also why we can be successful in the long run. Although we still have a long way to go because we are in the early stages of AI-driven Education 3.0. We are still committed to empowering everyone to realize their full potential."
First, the fast revenue growth
Liulishuo said that the net revenue of the fourth quarter was RMB 224.5 million (US$32.6 million), an increase of 195.1% from RMB 76.10 million in the same period of last year. The net revenue's year-on-year rapid growth of English Liulishuo was attributed to the growth of the company's business and the increase in the company's paid user base, as well as the increasing use of company-specific artificial intelligence teachers by Chinese users, as an effective learning method and a better alternative to traditional English learning.
Second, the rapid growth of gross bill income
The fourth quarter gross receipt income of English Liulishuo was 359 million RMB (about 52.2 million US dollars), an increase of 171.7% over the same period of the previous year of 132.2 million RMB.
Third, the number of paid users is growing rapidly
About 1 million paying users purchased courses and services of English Liulishuo in the fourth quarter, up 150% from 400,000 in the same period of last year; Till December 31st of 2018,the total number of registered users was 110.3 million. And the data was 61.3 million in the same period of last year.
Fourth, operating expenses increased substantially
The total operating expenses of English Liulishuo for the fourth quarter was RMB 312.5 million (US$45.5 million), an increase of 88.8% from RMB 165.6 million in the same period of last year. Among this, sales and marketing expenses were RMB 241.7 million (US$35.2 million), an increase of 77.5% from RMB 136.2 million in the same period of last year; R&D expenditure was RMB 53.7 million (US$7.8 million), increased by 148.4% compared with RMB 21.6 million in the same period of last year. General and administrative expenses were RMB 17.1 million (approximately USD 2.5 million), an increase of 120.0% from RMB 7.8 million in the same period of the previous year.
As scalable business models and high revenue growth of English Liulishuo , sales and marketing expenses percentage of net revenue fell from 171.0% in 2017 to 110.7% in 2018.
Fifth, Performance continues to suffer losses
The fourth quarter net loss of English Liulishuo was 163.4 million RMB (about 23.8 million US dollars), compared with 110.9 million RMB in the same period last year. The basic and diluted loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB 3.41 (approximately US$0.50), compared to RMB 6.05 for the same period last year. The net loss of English Liulishuo in the fourth quarter expanded year-on-year, while the diluted loss per common share decreased due to the expansion of the total equity base after listing.
Not in accordance with US GAAP, the adjusted net loss of the fourth quarter was157 million RMB (US$22.8 million), compared with108.6 million RMB in the same period of last year.
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"[1], Between mid-1970 (when his fourth wife Nancy left him) and mid-1972, Dick lived semi-communally with a rotating group of mostly teenage drug users at his home in Marin County, described in a letter as being located at 707 Hacienda Way, Santa Venetia. An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result. It was at X-Kalay, while doing publicity for the facility, that he devised the notion of rehab centers being used to secretly harvest drugs (thus inspiring the book's New-Path clinics). Today's journey back through Cannes history takes me to the festival's fifty-ninth edition, when Ken Loach won the Palme d'Or for The Wind That Shakes the Barley—a film currently playing in a limited engagement on the Criterion Channel at FilmStruck. [8] Tessa stated in a later interview that she "participated in the writing of A Scanner Darkly" and said that she "consider[s] [her]self the silent co-author". Shop high-quality unique A Scanner Darkly T-Shirts designed and sold by artists. An unabridged audiobook version, read by Paul Giamatti, was released in 2006 by Random House Audio to coincide with the release of the film adaptation. This novel follows his mental breakdown as a result of the drug, creating a dark world full of suspicion, conspiracies, backstabbing, and paranoia, all of which is only vaguely hinted at but which dominates the mood of the book. The great subject of the cinema, Ingmar Bergman believed, is the human face. Brian Aldiss lauded it as "the best book of the year", while Robert Silverberg praised the novel as "a masterpiece of sorts, full of demonic intensity", but concluded that "it happens also not to be a very successful novel... a failure, but a stunning failure". I'm supposed to act like they aren't here. Bergman was not thinking about anything as simple as a closeup, I believe. The rotoscoped film A Scanner Darkly was authorized by Dick's estate. 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With Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Robert Downey Jr., Rory Cochrane. will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. The film was directed by Richard Linklater. "There is no moral in this novel," writes Philip K. Dick at the end of A Scanner Darkly, a kindred work from the same era. Assuming there's a "they" at all. The title of A Scanner Darkly is derived from 1 Corinthians 13:12, which says, "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known" (KJV). October 19, ... changing their views about the ethical criteria described earlier to balance a much larger than that of the unconscious mind. Not affiliated with Harvard College. "[1], During this period, the author ceased writing completely and became fully dependent upon amphetamines, which he had been using intermittently for many years. 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Football in Colombia was introduced in 1900 by some English engineers hired to build the railway from Barranquilla to Puerto Salgar.
Some local championships were played in Barranquilla and later in Bogotá, and then the first teams were founded: Barranquilla FC (which preceded Atlético Junior) and, in 1902, El Polo Club in Bogotá. Two members of El Polo Club, Jose Maria and Carlos Obregon, founded the Football Club of Bogota and provided the field on which the first official game (and second in the country's history) was played on September 7, 1902, between the "Red" and "White" teams; the match was divided into two halves of 35 minutes each and in order to win the match, a team should be victorious in both halves. In case of a draw, a secon game was to be played and so until one of the teams defeats the rival on both halves. After three games the "Red" team was declared the winners of the first football tournament in Colombia.
Different rules were translated in Colegio de San Bartolomé in Bogotá and a team called "Bartolinos" was organized there in 1907.
Between 1912 and 1914 a few tournaments were played in Bogotá, and in 1918 and 1919, some more short tournaments were held in Bogotá and Cali.
Little by little football became popular in the whole country, but only in 1924 was a Colombian asociation of football under the name of "Liga de Fútbol" founded and later recognized by Fifa and Conmebol in 1936.
In 1947 the President of Adefútbol, Mr Alfonso Senior Quevedo, proposed to begin a professional championship (he was the person who in 1973 got Colombia to be the host of the World Cup 1986. However, in 1982 the President of Colombia refused to organize it). Due to some political problems between 1947 and 1948, the championship began on August of 1948 when División Mayor del Fútbol Colombiano (Dimayor) was founded to organize it.
The league began with 10 teams and until 1959 the number of teams changed many times. For 4 years the number stabilized in 12 teams but, in 1963 it increased to 13 teams and in 1966 to 14 teams.
The years from 1949 to 1953 were the "golden years" of the Colombian teams because the important players in the clubs came from Argentina. That time is well known as "El Dorado".
Since 1968 the format of the championship was split into two tournaments: Apertura (from February to June) and Finalización (from July to December); the end of the season is played in a little league between a smaller number of teams wich decides the champion of the year.
Since 1991 a professional second division was created and then the number of teams in the first division extended to 16 teams because the champion of the second division is promoted to the first division and since 1993 the worst team in the first division is relegated to the second.
Up to 1999 16394 matches have been played and 46427 goals scored.


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Marin 911: 'I am Black and I won't attack'
December 20, 2021 by Marin 3 Comments
Hard to make a sale
with this opening line
Dec. 9 – 15, 2021
No Sale: A door-to-door salesman approached an address on Olima Street. When the homeowner answered the door, the man said: "I am Black and won't attack. You all think that way." The homeowner then closed the door and called the cops, earning him a shout from the salesman: "Racist!"
Gas-And-Go: The owner of a gas station told a woman who had just gassed up to eat her lunch elsewhere as others wanted to gas up too. That interaction produced an argument. Police were called to settle the beef.
Assault: A Tent City resident was assaulted on Dec. 14. Police booked a man associated with the assault.
Yeller: A homeless man was in a covered garage on Bridgeway yelling his head off and generally scaring people. Gone when the police arrived.
Tables Flipped: On Dec. 13 a proprietor arrived at his business on Bridgeway to find all the tables and benches in front of the store were flipped over.
Uncomfortable: A homeless man sat in the lobby at Gate 5 Road making everyone uncomfortable. Man left before police arrived.
Rapist: A woman yelled that a man was a rapist on Bridgeway. Police arrived and tried to talk to the woman, but she didn't want to talk.
Complainer: A man who often complains about the conditions in the Marinship Park Tent City (but does not live there) called police about feces in the groundwater. He was told that this was not a police matter.
Homeless Man: A restaurant called police about a homeless man who sat in their restroom for 30 minutes "out of it". Police assisted the man outside and to a bus stop. He had warm clothes and food.
Homeless Man: A homeless man lay in front of a doorway on Cooper Lane. He was bundled but laying down. Police responded and took the person to shelter.
Angry Homeless: A worker was doing work on private property when a man who appeared to come from the homeless Tent City yelled at him to stop. Police called as the worker felt uncomfortable. The yeller disappeared into Tent City.
Rock Thrower: A person in Marinship Park threw a rock at a person's car. Gone when police arrived.
Leash Law: A man walked on Bridgeway with his dog off leash. A citizen asked him to leash the dog up, but he wouldn't. Police called.
Smash-n-Grab: The window of a car parked on Tracy Way and Bridgeway was broken on Dec. 10. Unknown what was taken as the caller was not the owner of the car.
Man In Bushes: A man who appeared to be hurt was seen in the bushes near the library. Police responded. Man was OK, just lost.
Spitter: A homeless woman reportedly spit on people on Bridgeway then fled into the night. She won't talk to police.
K9 Nova
Farewell Nova: It is with mixed emotions that the Novato Police Department announces the retirement of K9 Nova, our beloved police dog that served the City of Novato and Marin County for the past two and a half years. Nova underwent surgery yesterday at Golden Gate Veterinary Specialists to repair injuries he sustained while participating in a SWAT Training exercise. We thank our community members and the Novato Police Officers Association who raised over $11,000 to cover Nova's medical expenses. Nova's surgery went very well and he his home recovering with Officer Ringo and his family.
Nova, a Belgian Malinois joined the Novato Police Department in March of 2019. Nova was named after Novato to truly represent the community he has served for the past two years. Nova has worked alongside Officer Ringo in our patrol division and is trained in narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, tracking and tactical operations. Nova joined Officer Ringo on the San Rafael-Novato regional SWAT team as one of two police dogs in Marin County assigned to this elite team. As a multipurpose canine, Nova has tracked and apprehended violent felons, located evidence in crimes, sniffed out illegal drugs, and operated with the San Rafael-Novato regional SWAT team. Officer Ringo and Nova often worked to combat the trafficking of illegal narcotics and were available to outside agencies for mutual aid callouts.
Unfortunately, in 2021, Nova was injured during SWAT training and had to undergo surgery to repair his paw. The injury has not healed, and it was determined that Nova will need additional surgeries to repair the injuries he sustained while working as a police dog. Nova's injuries have prevented him from continuing with his work at the police department and he will retire this month.
One of the most important functions of a police canine is their ability to be social and interact with the community. Over the years, Nova and Officer Ringo have conducted demonstrations to hundreds of people. The Novato Police K9 program helps promote positive interactions between the police and public and helps foster relationships with the community and is heavily dependent upon community support. We appreciate the continued support of our community to keep our canine program running strong.
After over two years of dedicated service, Nova will be retired to live an easier, safer life. Police dogs are working dogs and do not often enjoy the freedoms of being a pet. We hope Nova can enjoy his retirement and spend time at home with Officer Ringo, his wife Heather and their other pets, Audie, Argus and Happy.
The community is a safer place today because of the work of Nova and Officer Ringo. We thank them both for their faithful service to the City of Novato and the County of Marin. We wish you the best in retirement Nova! Congratulations.
Shoplifting: Novato Police arrested a Novato woman on suspicion of shoplifing at the Triangle Shopping Center. Kalani Welch, 28, was arrested to taken to jail. She was also booked on a warrant for assault in Sonoma County.
Kill White Women: A citizen reported a man on Blithedale Avenue helling "kill all white women." The man was described as "dirty," in his 50s, a beard and long hair. Police rolled and handled.
Screamer: A woman in a laundromat on Blithedale Avenue started screaming for no apparent reason. At one point she yelled: "I am not a dumb piece of sh*t." Police responded and mediated.
Boys: A group of boys on Dec. 10 were reported on Miller Avenue throwing things at cars.
Drunk: A "highly intoxicated" kid was detained on Ryan Avenue on Dec. 10. Mother called.
Parking: A concerned resident called police on a truck he said was illegally parked on MaGee Avenue. He said emergency vehicles would not be able to navigate the street.
Stolen Car: A car was reported stolen off of Longfellow Road on Dec. 13.
Package: A package was stolen from in front of a mailbox on Marlin Avenue on Dec. 13.
Assault: A young girl was assaulted on Dec. 14. A police report was generated.]
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Nancy says
The drama continues wise and foolish men
Like broken water there are squals
back from the deep water ports where the wavelengths travel across open sea
Marin is a sheltered inlet
You seem to be totally fixated on the homeless. Are there no other crimes in Sausalito? And the homeless man who was "making everyone uncomfortable". What was he doing exactly? Here is a classic example of your bias and journalistic incompetence. No mention of the behavior of the person. I've had more white men in 3 piece Brooks Brothers suits make me very uncomfortable but at least I can describe what they're doing.
I believe these are taken directly from the police blotter….the number of homeless incidents is a measure of the increased number of mentally ill homeless living now in sausalito……


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Hearing loss affects 900,000 people in the United States. It is estimated that 25% of persons over the age of 65 have some degree of hearing loss. A cochlear implant is a solution for hearing loss when traditional hearing aids are no longer helpful. Currently only 5% of adults who could benefit from a cochlear implant have one.
The human ear consists of three parts that play a vital role in hearing: The outer, middle, and inner ear. For more information about the process of human hearing, click here.
Sound is funneled through the ear canal (outer ear) causing the eardrum to vibrate. Three small bones in the middle ear conduct a mechanical signal directing sound to the cochlea (inner ear). The cochlea is fluid filled and contains 16,000 delicate hair cells. As these hair cells move, they generate an electrical current, sending the signal to the auditory nerve and then to the brain for processing.
What is a Cochlear Implant?
A cochlear implant is an electrical device that is surgically implanted into the inner ear. The implant is connected to an external device – the processor—via magnets. The processor sits behind the ear and receives sound through a microphone. The sound is then processed and transmitted to the implant through radio frequencies. Cochlear implants bypass damage in the inner ear by converting speech and environmental sounds into electrical signals and sending these signals to the hearing nerve directly. While an implant does not restore normal hearing, it does provide a useful representation of sound to help recipients understand speech.
Audiologic and Medical Criteria
We follow both FDA and Medicare criteria when evaluating a potential cochlear implant candidate. Prospective candidates with significant, single sided, or asymmetrical hearing loss undergo a series of comprehensive tests. This is designed to evaluate hearing loss and assess benefit from traditional hearing aids. A person may be a candidate for a cochlear implant when their hearing loss is so severe that hearing aids are no longer helpful.
Once a patient's case has been approved by an audiologist, the next step is a visit with our cochlear implant surgeon. The surgeon reviews the audiology team's testing, recommendations and will discuss the surgery itself.
Cochlear implant surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia and lasts two-three hours. An incision is made behind the ear and very little hair, if any, is shaved for the procedure. Recovery tends to be fairly quick. Some individuals may feel some dizziness after surgery that usually goes away within days.
Two-three weeks after surgery, you will have a post-operative evaluation with your surgeon to ensure things are healing well. Once you are cleared by your surgeon you will meet with the audiologist for initial activation and programming of the cochlear implant.
Follow-up and Audiology Rehabilitation
When people first receive a cochlear implant, they describe the sound to be nothing like they have heard before. It takes time and dedicated listening practice for the brain to recognize this new "electric sound" as meaningful. During the first few months, there are several appointments to program the cochlear implant. This helps with adjusting to the new sound as well as improves performance with the implant. Occasionally, if progress is slow, the cochlear implant audiologist will recommend more formal aural rehabilitation with a specialized speech language therapist.
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Our Complicated Relationship With Viruses
by Chris Palmer
Nearly 10 percent of the human genome is derived from the genes of viruses. Credit: Stock image.
When viruses infect us, they can embed small chunks of their genetic material in our DNA. Although infrequent, the incorporation of this material into the human genome has been occurring for millions of years. As a result of this ongoing process, viral genetic material comprises nearly 10 percent of the modern human genome. Over time, the vast majority of viral invaders populating our genome have mutated to the point that they no longer lead to active infections. But they are not entirely dormant.
Sometimes, these stowaway sequences of viral genes, called "endogenous retroviruses" (ERVs), can contribute to the onset of diseases such as cancer. They can also make their hosts susceptible to infections from other viruses. However, scientists have identified numerous cases of viral hitchhikers bestowing crucial benefits to their human hosts—from protection against disease to shaping important aspects of human evolution, such as the ability to digest starch.
Protecting Against Disease
Geneticists Cedric Feschotte, Edward Chuong and Nels Elde at the University of Utah have discovered that ERVs lodged in the human genome can jump start the immune system.
For a virus to successfully make copies of itself inside a host cell, it needs molecular tools similar to the ones its host normally uses to translate genes into proteins. As a result, viruses have tools meticulously shaped by evolution to commandeer the protein-producing machinery of human cells.
View larger image . Credit: Cedric Feschotte and Nels Elde, University of Utah.
Feschotte and his team recognized that because viruses tend to attack the immune system, they may be particularly adept at manipulating immune system genes. Ancient human genomes may have evolved in response. Feschotte believes it is possible that the genomes of humans (or our ancient ancestors) repurposed viral DNA for their own defense, using it to spur the immune system into action against viruses and other foreign invaders.
"We hypothesized that these ERVs were likely to be primary players in regulating immune activity because viruses themselves evolved to hijack the machinery to control immune cells," says Feschotte.
To investigate their hypothesis, Feschotte and his team used a gene-editing technique called CRISPR to systematically eliminate individual ERV sequences in human cells. After removing one of the sequences, the researchers observed a notable weakening of immune function when the cells were challenged by viral infection. The removal of three other ERV sequences also compromised the immune response.
These findings suggest that each of these ERV elements can activate different gene components of the immune system. The team believes there are thousands more ERV sequences with similar regulatory activities, and it hopes to explore them systematically in future studies.
"We think we've only scratched the surface here on the regulatory potential of ERVs," says Feschotte.
Underscoring the complicated relationship humans have with viruses, strong evidence also exists that in some cases ERVs cause cancer but in other cases they protect against cancer. For example, an ERV called ERV9 can detect cancer-related damage in the DNA of cells in the testis. ERV9 then prompts a neighboring gene to induce the damaged cells to commit suicide. This protective mechanism ensures that the cancer cells will not spread.
Shaping Human Evolution
Scientists have also discovered that viral intruders have driven the evolution of human physiological functions ranging from early development to digestion.
Nearly 20 years ago, scientists identified an ERV-derived gene called syncytin that appears to play a key role in the development of the human placenta. Syncytin originated from a retroviral gene encoding a protein that is embedded in the outer surface of a virus. This protein mediates the fusion of the virions with the host cell membrane, thereby facilitating viral infection. In a remarkable turn of events, the human body has repurposed the viral protein's cell-fusing activities to promote the formation of the layer of cells that merge the placenta and the uterus.
Scientists have also found that viral invaders are critical to humans' ability to digest starch. The insertion of an ERV near the human pancreatic gene for making amylase—a protein that helps humans digest carbohydrates—led to the expression of amylase in saliva. The consequent ability to digest starch in the mouth has had profound effects on the human diet, notably a shift toward eating foods like rice and wheat. By helping to kick start digestion in the mouth, amylase relieves some of the burden of breaking down food faced by the small intestine. If this critical enzyme were not excreted in saliva, the small intestine would have more difficulty metabolizing sugars and starches.
More recently, in 2016, a team of U.S. and Israeli researchers reported that a common strategy that host organisms use for nullifying viruses—bombarding them with mutations—has helped shape human evolution.
APOBEC enzyme structure. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Justin Steinfeld.
The researchers, led by computational biologist Alon Keinan of Cornell University, in collaboration with Erez Levanon from Bar-Ilan University, study a virus-fighting family of human enzymes called APOBECs. During periods when DNA unzips into two single strands—when it has been damaged, is in the process of being copied, or is being transcribed into RNA—the APOBEC enzymes seek out bits of viral DNA. They then systematically strafe the viral DNA—typically swapping many instances of one DNA base for another—in order to neutralize pathogens lurking within the host genome.
View larger image. Credit: Cancer Research UK.
It's likely that this APOBEC mechanism has also mutated non-viral portions of the human genome. Keinan says the majority of these genetic changes would have done enough damage to cause disease. For the most part, such mutations have been weeded out of the population because they were harmful to survival and reproduction. However, researchers have increasingly linked APOBECs to various cancers.
Keinan's team has shown that these mutations are also occurring in cells that develop into sperm and eggs and so they are inherited by future generations. And not all of the mutations have been detrimental. The genetic changes that survived through evolutionary time—the ones that did not lead to disease—are more likely to be beneficial. This insight suggests that the APOBEC anti-viral mechanism has helped shape primate evolution through a variety of yet-to-be-identified beneficial mutations. Keinan's team has reported tens of thousands of such mutations in hominid genomes and is now searching for specific examples that led to changes in function that have contributed to human evolution.
While the search for additional examples of beneficial ERVs and antiviral mechanisms continues, scientists are learning more about viral trespassers with the help of large databases of genomic information from numerous species. They're trying to figure out how viral DNA integrates into host genomes, how ERVs can jump from one host species to another and how to protect people in the case of these rare, but occasionally deadly, events.
This work was funded in part by NIH under grants R01GM114514, R01GM112972, R01GM059290, and R01GM108805.
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Fred Terraciina says:
I was tempted by the amylase data. It seems possible that the pancreas may be involved as carbohydrate metabolism kregulated in part by pancreas. Any thoughts?
Chris Palmer says:
NIGMS Program Director Dan Janes replies: "Many thoughts! How has pancreatic function evolved along the same timeline for which the study of amylase in saliva was conducted? Did increased consumption of starch drive the evolution of the pancreas? How might we study ancestral functions of organs such as the pancreas either directly or indirectly? Fascinating opportunities for intrepid investigators!"
JULES ELIAS says:
Do the ERVs also inhabit the not so "junk DNA" ?
NIGMS Program Director Dan Janes replies: "Absolutely. Identifying location and timing of retroviral and transposon integration into host genomes is a vigorous field of contemporary research. For example, Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus (MMTV) appears to integrate uniformly across host genomes [including "junk DNA"] whereas integration of other retroviruses is influenced by functional and structural features such as chromatin compaction and replication timing."
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Hi Rendy, Feel free to use the text anyway you like. The photos, however, belong to the people listed in the photo captions. You need to get their permission before using them.
Thanks Chris, like Rendy I wanted to use some of the text and give credit of course. Writing an essay for class and I really enjoyed your post!
Harini Gangur says:
This is a novel concept. I had always viewed viruses as pathogens – diseases from common cold to HIV or hepatitis infection. Thank you for giving a snapshot of thinking that they have evolved with us and may be of benefit.
Can the virus in genomes be different in various geographical locations?
If it can be useful in Amylase secretion what happens in Pancreatic cancer? Does the virus regulate that? Amylase levels do jump up in the blood in Pancreatic cancer.
If we do a gnome analysis from Amoeba to Man and finding the different integrations of various viruses can act as an evolutionary guide that can be developed to tell a story about how humans evolved from humans.
This is so very exciting. I had never thought that in our DNA, besides the genes passed from mother and father, our viral grandparents have also passed their genomes. Just as the genetic defects in chromosomes can give rise to Down's syndrome or to other genetic diseases we need to find out if more or less copies of viral genome can lead to some genetic defects or later on trigger some diseases in us
The same viral genome with its beneficial effect can now be used for research to develop new therapies in coming years.
Dev Acharya says:
How do you believe CRISPR and ERVs are going to impact the future genetics of humans and how we interact with our environment. As seen from ERVs impact on Starch and amylase, what other resources will we find edible in the future that we currently are unable to consume? Will the extended genetic buildups from viruses affect our physiology? For a genetic portion as substantial as ten percent this, this remains a critical issue. Lastly, how far do you believe CRISPR can go in aiding further evolution? Will human physiology eventually reach its limit?
These are interesting issues to consider.
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On-line arrivals form for the Czech Republic
The Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic has launched an on-line arrival form. It will have to be completed before arrival in the Czech Republic by all those who have stayed for more than 12 hours out of the last 14 days in any country that is not on the list of countries with a low Covid-19 risk, with the exception of employees of international transport firms, EU citizens and foreigners with a long-term or permanent residence permit in the EU passing through the Czech Republic in 12 hours or less, as well as diplomats and officials of international organizations registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided that their stay here does not exceed 14 days.
Passengers will find the form on the www.prijezdovyformular.cz website. The obligation to complete it will apply to travellers arriving in the Czech Republic from Monday 21 September 2020 inclusive.
The form may be printed out or displayed on a mobile device and shown on arrival in the Czech Republic. The form also includes a section on fellow passengers, which need only be completed if they are family members under the age of 18. These persons need not therefore complete their own form, but are part of the form to be completed by an adult.
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The Ministry of Health is responding to the deteriorating epidemic situation is introducing the mandatory wearing of face masks, with some exceptions, in all indoor areas of buildings outside housing. The nationwide obligation to wear protective equipment in public transport also continues to apply. Face masks are basic preventive measures not only in connection with Covid-19, but also in connection with the upcoming period of respiratory diseases.
The obligation to wear face masks applies from 18 September (full text of the extraordinary measure in Czech):
With effect from 0:00 on 18 September 2020 until this extraordinary measure is revoked, residence and movement without respiratory protective equipment (for the nose, mouth) such as a respirator, face mask, mouth cover, scarf, shawl or other means which prevent the spread of droplets is prohibited for everyone, specifically:
inside all buildings, except for residential housing or places of accommodation (for example, a hotel room),
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pupils and teaching staff of the 1st stage of an elementary school in school buildings and school facilities pursuant to Act No 561/2004, on pre-school, elementary, secondary, higher vocational and other education (the Education Act), as amended, except in their common areas,
pupils, students and teaching staff pursuant to the Education Act and students and academic staff pursuant to Act No 111/1998; on Higher Education Institutions and a change and addition to certain laws (the Act on Higher Education Institutions), as amended, within educational activities whose nature does not allow the wearing of protective equipment (especially physical training, singing, playing wind instruments),
boarding schools and children's homes, in the case of staff or the accommodated children, pupils or students,
institutional care or protective care educational facilities and schools established there and educational care centres providing boarding services,
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other cases worthy of consideration, as determined by the health or social services provider or the doctor in attendance, for movement and residence in health care and social services facilities,
employees and those in similar standing, including constitutional officials, while performing work in one place, if such a person works at a distance of at least 2 metres from another person,
those driving a public transport vehicle, when they are not in direct contact with passengers during boarding,
judges, assistant judges, public prosecutors, accused persons and their lawyers, participants in civil, administrative and constitutional court proceedings and their representatives, witnesses, experts, interpreters and other persons, as ruled on by the court, at the place and time of court proceedings,
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moderators, editors and other persons appearing in radio, television and other programmes,
those performing work classified by the competent public health authority as third or fourth category for the risk factor of working under heat load, as well as those carrying out work which has not yet been classified and which may be expected to be classified due to the presence of a working conditions risk factor of heat load, falling into the third or fourth category,
customers of catering establishments when consuming food and meals, including beverages, provided that the customer is sitting at a table,
those travelling in public transport for the time strictly necessary for the consumption of food and meals, including beverages,
the spouses at a wedding ceremony and other persons present at that ceremony and persons making a declaration that they are entering into a registered partnership together, and other persons present at that declaration,
any persons for the time strictly necessary for the taking of a portrait photograph, or photographs of newly-weds, including any joint photograph with household members and other family and friends,
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The Study of Spiritual Formation
At Gordon-Conwell, we offer:
MA in Spiritual Formation (MASF)
Graduate Certificate of Spiritual Formation (GCSF)
DMin in Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders (DMin)
What is Spiritual Formation?
Spiritual Formation is the study of the Holy Spirit's initiation and enactment of lifelong transformation in believers: the Spirit both conforms us into the likeness of Jesus Christ and enables us to grow in our relationship with God, knowing his love at increasing depths and experiencing rich fellowship with him.
The study of Spiritual Formation at Gordon-Conwell is intentionally kaleidoscopic, taking an interdisciplinary approach that mines resources from biblical studies, theology, church history, the arts, literature, counseling, and spiritual direction. We endeavor to equip students with a spiritual toolbox filled with ministry principles, models, methods, and skills that they can put to use for a lifetime. With an emphasis on discovering one's unique God-given design, we help students catch a clearer sense of their vocational and spiritual identity, discern their calling for the sake of the church, become equipped to persevere in the midst of challenges and obstacles, and grow in attentiveness to God. Students learn how to develop integrated models for ministry that engage the whole person and bring coherence between theology, spirituality, and practice.
At Gordon-Conwell we offer two degree programs and a graduate certificate in Spiritual Formation.
Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Formation
The Graduate Certificate of Spiritual Formation (GCSF) comprises six courses (18 credits) that provide flexibility to meet your unique needs. This certificate is the "core" of the MA in Spiritual Formation.
Designed for completion in one year or three summers, the GCSF is accessible to residential and low-residency students.
Four Core Courses
Spiritual Formation for Ministry
Dynamics of Spiritual Life
SF course in counseling (e.g. Ministering to Women in Pain, Cross-Cultural Counseling, etc.)
SF course in church history (e.g. Medieval Spirituality, Reformation Era Spirituality, etc.)
Two SF Electives*
Cross-Cultural Counseling
C.S. Lewis' Life, Works, and Spirituality
Global Christian Spirituality & Leadership
Group Process
Medieval Spirituality
Ministering to Women in Pain
Reformation Era Spirituality
Spiritual Formation & the Arts
*These are examples of the types of courses offered in full Hamilton residency. Select courses will be offered in SSH residency and available online at a distance.
GCSF students are required to complete four personal retreats (for low-residency students, these may be in their local area) and two semesters of a supervised spiritual formation practicum through one of the following:
a LifeStory Exegesis™ small group (for residential students)
a Pierce Center soul care group
a discipling relationship through the Discipleship Experience Program
or a certificate in spiritual direction through programs such as Selah
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Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.
MA in Spiritual Formation
The Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation (MASF) is designed with flexibility to meet your unique needs. Comprising 20 courses (60 credits), the MASF is an interdisciplinary degree that invites students into a deeper relationship with God while grounding them in the Word and equipping them to lead others in Christian spiritual formation and soul care.
Designed for completion in two years, the MASF is accessible to residential and low-residency students.
8 Concentration Courses in Spiritual Formation
9 Core Courses from Bible, Theology, Counseling, and Ethics
3 Course Electives
See our checklist of MASF degree requirements.
MASF students are required to complete four personal retreats (for low-residency students, these may be in their local area) and two semesters of a supervised spiritual formation practicum through one of the following:
DMin in Spiritual Formation
The Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders seeks to equip pastors and ministry leaders to nurture their individual and corporate life with God by forming mentored learning communities that together study and engage in spiritual practices so as to transform ministers and ministries for a lifetime.
The curriculum for the D.Min. track in Spiritual Formation differs from the MASF and GCSF in both emphasis and format. Please consult the Doctor of Ministry Program for more information.
Typical Student
Students studying Spiritual Formation come from a range of backgrounds — pastors and church staff, worship leaders, laity, college ministry staff, parachurch workers, psychotherapists, counselors, spiritual directors, artists, musicians, actors, retreat center, wilderness, and surfing ministry leaders — seeking to better discern the Holy Spirit and integrate spiritual formation into their current vocations.
Potential Careers in Spiritual Formation
Leadership in congregational formation
Director of Spiritual Formation
Director of Discipleship
Corporate worship leader
Theology and the Arts
Wilderness, Camp, Conference, and Retreat Ministries
Spiritual Director (additional training through our partner Selah)
PhD or DMin
Spiritual Formation Faculty
Dr. Gwenfair Adams
Associate Professor of Church History & Director of the MA in Spiritual Formation
Assistant Professor of New Testament & Director of Discipleship
Dr. David Currie
Professor of Practical Theology, Dean of the Doctor of Ministry and the Ockenga Institute
Dr. Stephen Macchia
Adjunct Professor and DMin Faculty Co-Mentor for Spiritual Formation; Director of Pierce Center for Disciple Building
Established evangelical seminary. Gordon-Conwell has a robust history of upholding the core beliefs of the historic Protestant evangelical faith community and of maintaining academic excellence.
Biblical and theological foundations. We teach how to shape the day-to-day Christian experience in light of formation models and principles found in the Scriptures.
Exciting breadth of models of Spiritual Formation. The church showcases a mosaic of diverse Christian approaches to spirituality that have animated worship and witness spanning two millennia. Students will be taught how to draw upon, assess, and adapt the wealth of the church's stores in order to engage in spiritual formation practices today that are biblically and theologically grounded, historically aware, and culturally contextualized. We will explore the breadth of models, from Patristic to Pentecostal, Reformation to Revival, and many more through time and across the world.
Leading faculty. Our program is taught by distinguished scholars who are researching, authoring, directing, coaching, and/or serving in fields involving Spiritual Formation.
New England location. We're located in the heart of Puritan, First Great Awakening, and Native American Awakening territory and where the first formally commissioned American missionaries left for other nations—strong influences in the history of spirituality.
Training in LifeStory Exegesis™. Using an innovative spiritual formation model developed at Gordon-Conwell, we help students find their unique place in the Great Story that the Scriptures proclaim and discover more about how God has designed them both spiritually and vocationally.
Experience in Crafting a Rule of Life. Taught by Dr. Steve Macchia, author of Crafting a Rule of Life and Director of Gordon-Conwell's Pierce Center for Disciple Building.
Multidisciplinary integrative approach. In addition to spiritual formation studies, we draw on faculty specializations in church history, biblical studies, theology, literary theory, counseling, and global Christianity.
Diverse specializations. Due to the interdisciplinary nature and flexibility of the program, there is significant room to tailor the degree concentration to work well with one's particular ministry calling.
Transformation. We encourage personal transformation through personal retreats, formation groups, and opportunities for discipleship and spiritual direction.
Praxis. We equip students with a plethora of ministry tools to persevere and flourish spiritually in the midst of life's difficulties and to disciple others in spiritual formation.
Practicum opportunities. Through the Pierce Center for Disciple Building, the Discipleship Experience, Mentored Ministry, etc., students put spiritual formation into practice for themselves and for others.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR FULL RESIDENTS
Spiritual Formation is inherently communal. As a multi-denominational seminary, we invite students to participate in a variety of spiritually formative experiences both for their own sake and for the sake of others. On a given day during the school year, you can pray with Korean students at 6:00 a.m., join Anglican and Episcopalian students for morning prayer, gather with the whole campus for Chapel at 11:10 a.m. (on Tuesdays and Wednesdays), share a meal and meaningful conversation with fellow students and faculty over lunch, engage in prayer for the nations at 1 p.m., find yourself worshiping God for something new you learned in theology or exegesis class in the afternoon, meet with a Soul Care group (Pierce Center for Disciple-Building) or with your discipler (Disciple Experience) for an hour or so, and enjoy fellowship and friendship in the evening with others like you training to advance Christ's Kingdom.
The Pierce Center for Disciple Building provides students a dedicated space with an intentional community to mature in Christlike character and grow in intimacy with Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, for the glory of the Father. The Center trains and encourages students to engage in spiritually formative disciplines that shape habits of the heart in order to go deeper in their relationship with Christ. The Center invites students to participate in their Soul Care Groups, Soul Sabbaths, retreats, and training events, as well as access their practical resources. The Center regularly partners with Leadership Transformations, an organization qualified to provide additional training in Spiritual Direction through Selah.
The Discipleship Experience exists to guide students into a transformed identity in Christ, life with Christ, and mission for Christ, and to model for them how to guide others to do the same. As seminary often provides rapid growth in theological understanding and skill sets, the program comes alongside students outside the classroom to help develop their character and faith in Christ. The Discipleship Experience offers students a rich context for growth in Christlikeness through discipleship relationships.
More on the Discipline of Spiritual Formation
As believers, we are justified by faith alone, by Christ's work alone, by grace alone. Spiritual Formation does not save us. Nevertheless, it is an important part of the Christian life, and is made possible by the atonement and resurrection of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit in accordance with his Word. It is done to the glory of the Father, for the joy of the Church, and as a witness to the World.
Throughout the history of the church, Christians have understood this transformative process in various ways, and they've engaged in a range of spiritual practices and habits to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in his work. At Gordon-Conwell, we seek to learn from the strengths and weaknesses of their many different approaches as we pursue a deeper understanding and imitation of Christ's character, disciplines, and teachings. Located in the heart of Puritan and Great Awakening territory, we endeavor to continue the legacy of renewal for the church today. And as we seek to embody a community of global discipleship, we learn from brothers and sisters across the world.
Relevant Books By Our Faculty*
(*Please note, these books do not comprise a specific course reading list.)
Gwenfair Walters Adams, Visions in Late Medieval England: Lay Spirituality and Sacred Glimpses of the Hidden Worlds of Faith (E. J. Brill, 2007)
David A. Currie, The Big Idea of Biblical Worship (Hendrickson Publishers, 2017)
John Jefferson Davis, Meditation and Communion with God: Contemplating Scripture in an Age of Distraction (IVP Academic, 2012)
John Jefferson Davis, Worship and the Reality of God: An Evangelical Theology of Real Presence (IVP Academic, 2010)
David Horn and Gordon Isaac, eds., Great Awakenings: Historical Perspectives for Today (Hendrickson Publishing, 2016)
Gordon Isaac, Prayer, Meditation, and Spiritual Trial: Luther's Account of Life in the Spirit (Hendrickson Publishers, 2017)
Stephen A. Macchia, Broken and Whole: A Leader's Path to Spiritual Transformation (IVP Books, 2016)
Stephen A. Macchia, Crafting a Rule of Life: An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way (IVP Books, 2012)
Stephen A. Macchia, ed., Silencio: Reflective Practices for Nurturing Your Soul (LTi Publications, 2019)
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I wasn't sure where to put this so I stuck it here in feedback.
There is a website showing in my hub that I did not create nor have I ever connected my dashboard to.
Looks like something went wrong Ive changed my password already I've left the site there for now in the event wpmudev wanted to see it. but I definitely want it out of my Hub.
Can I request a new API key for security reasons.
Ive found the Reset API option so I reset that and changed my wpmudev. password.
I found a second site thats not mine in my Hub listed with just an IP.
No idea how they are there.
Hope all is well with you !
I have gone ahead and removed the site from the Hub. I can remove the other one if you tell me the URL. Not sure how this got added .. could be from an older dashboard installed that was not removed.
Thanks Jude, Ive removed the other unknown site form my hub and gone ahead and reset all my API's and passwords everywhere.
Now sure what they were either but they were not their before the holiday break.
Thanks for letting us know. Am gonna keep my eye open here. Let me know if such sites get added automatically to your account again. Especially ones where you are not linked to in any way.
There is another site in my hub list today that is not mine.
Its listed with just an IP address the only site in my hub that is using a ip address.
I have reset my API and PW yesterday. I also scanned my mac for any potential threats using clamXav and found none.
A who is lookup shows the origin coming from Russia.
This situation is getting worse. There are more and more sites that I have nothing to do with in my hub everyday.
The sites all appear to be phishing scams.
Can I please get this issue escalated. To be clear I have absolutely nothing to do with these sites that keep showing in my hub. A search on bing, and a who is lookup shows that they are ALL sketchy sources.
I have deleted them repeatedly and reset my API key several times but every morning I go and check and they are back. These sites have nothing to do with me at all. I dont understand how this could possibly happen after resetting both my API and my WPMU dev PW.
I dont claim to know why this is happening I simply dont want to see these shady sites in my hub everyday and I certainly dont want them connected to me in any way.
These sites show in my hub everyday even after deleting them and reseting the API I have never ever heard of them or seen them before they showed up in my hub.
These are NOT mine nor, were they ever.
Can we please change the status of this ticket to an Open support request.
I've changed this to an open support ticket and have contacted our Hub team to see if we can get to the bottom of this issue for you. An update will be posted here as soon as possible.
After 3 days of deleting the sites each day the issue has appeared to stop.
I think im all set now.


A 1920s feel atop the Beekman Tower: Flapper hats and century-old tarot cards are on display, along with 360-degree views of the East River and Manhattan skyline.
Have I walked inside a jewel box from 1931? I love the 1920-30s aesthetic atop the landmark Beekman Tower in Manhattan's Midtown East neighborhood, including restored elements of the original c.1928 rooftop (those arched, glass panels), a rich red-and-blue color palette (over classic black-and-white squared tiling), and vintage artifacts on display (think: flapper hats and century-old tarot cards). It's at once feminine and masculine, bold and beautiful.
The crowd is filled with Manhattanites, who feel like the lucky few who've been let in on the secret of this new, under-the-radar rooftop lounge. The demographic is mostly late 20s to early 40s, coming for an after-work drink or a romantic setting for an impressive second or third-date. The crowd definitely cares about mixology and cocktail presentation.
Their menu is small but well curated. There are a few classics (with a twist) but most cocktails skew creative—interesting mixes of ingredients and artistically presented garnishes. Don't miss the "Bullet Proof" (Rittenhouse rye, St. Germain, tumeric, chili, lemon, botanical bitters, and egg white) or "Ophelia's Ascension" (smoked jamaican pepper infused del maguey, Vida mezcal, Makers mark, Sri Lankan palm sugar, aromatic bitters, and cedar smoke).
There's also a small but well curated bar bites menu (eight dishes) that matches the excellence of the cocktail menu. Order the chili honey-topped ahi tuna tartare and the chef's selection of Hudson Valley cheeses.
Bar staff was shockingly attentive—atypical of a rooftop bar. Our water glasses were constantly filled, and our waitress came to check on us regularly. We never had to search for her to order another round. She was well versed in the menu and had personally sampled all the cocktails and food items, thus steering us in the right direction with our choices.
This is rooftop fun for adults. It's not too crowded, not too loud and not pretentious. It's a great place where you can have a good conversation (and even likely discuss the design-driven surrounds). The setting is also exceptionally romantic. Overall, Ophelia is a place to go for memorable one-on-one time with someone awesome or a fun, chill time with two to three friends.


Los Angeles - THE night the news hit that Hunter S. Thompson had committed suicide at his home in Woody Creek, Colo., I drove to my office and read a few of the letters we had exchanged over the years. Hunter was a prolific letter writer. Come to think of it, so was I. So were we all in those days. We had to be. None of us had the money to call long distance.
It's hard today to think of a figure like Hunter Thompson as a struggling writer, but most of his letters in my files were about money and the writing business and (again) money -- what kind of stories the magazines were looking for, what they were paying, who had the fattest expense account. Hunter was always short of money. We all were.
I first met Hunter when I was a lieutenant in the Army at Fort Carson, Colo., in 1969. I had read and admired "Hell's Angels," and when a friend told me he lived in Aspen, I drove up one weekend looking for him. Aspen was a tiny place back then, and it didn't take me long to find him sharing a late afternoon whiskey with a friend who owned a local art gallery. It turned out we had several friends in common, one thing led to another, and we ended up having dinner at his place. After dinner, I overheard an argument he had with his first wife, Sandy, about charging groceries on their credit card. Food was expensive in Aspen, and if they didn't have enough cash, they'd use the card, the last one they had.
The next Friday after work, I bought a couple of bags of groceries at the Fort Carson commissary for less than half of what they would have cost in Aspen and drove up. I arrived at Hunter and Sandy's around midnight, delivered the groceries as thanks for dinner the previous week, and ended up spending the weekend with them. I remember I brought a quart of gin from the fort's liquor store that cost about $2.50. We stayed up late drinking and talking, and when I left on Sunday, there was 2/3 of a bottle left.
We kept up the Fort Carson resupply chain until I finally wore out my welcome with both the Army and the Thompsons and left Colorado for New York. From then on, we stayed in touch by mail. As the letters attest, Hunter was always looking for work -- for someone who would publish him and pay him on a reliable basis.
One night a year or so after I had left Aspen, I was visiting Hunter and Sandy, staying in the guest room across from a basement office he called his "war room." I came back to the house around 1 a.m. and wandered into Hunter's office. He was perched at his I.B.M. Selectric pounding away. I asked him what he was working on. He handed me a stack of pages, kept writing, and I went across the hall to read. When I returned a few minutes later, he asked me what I thought. I told him I thought it was great, and asked what it was. "I don't know," he said. "I'm just going to keep writing until it makes sense."
It was the first chapter of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," the result of two failed writing assignments for other magazines. After it was finally published in Rolling Stone, publishers came calling, Hollywood beckoned, and Hunter's search for a home as a writer was over.
Op-Ed Contributor Lucian K. Truscott IV is a novelist and screenwriter.


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We are delighted to announce a $10,000 grant to Perth family support service Kalparrin.
The not-for-profit organisation provides assistance to the families of children with disabilities and special needs.
Located at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Kalparrin organises community events, family fun days and critical parent support when life gets tough.
"Parents of children with disabilities and special needs find it hard to get to inclusive community events and can feel isolated as a result," said Carrie Clark, General Manager, Kalparrin.
"The work that Kalparrin does has the ability to transform lives and the more we have learned about them the more we wanted to get involved in any way we can," said Beyond Bank's Perth Community Development Manager, Katie Tillson.
Thank you to Beyond Bank for your fantastic financial Grant to Kalparrin recently. As a mum of a child with special needs who belongs to Kalparrin, WA, I am really grateful to organisations who kindly help keep Kalparrin Special Families going. Kalparrin do a great work for families who deal with chronic disabilities and illness…….our children have benefited so much from their support, educational resources, fun events and respite. Beyond Bank has chosen a great charity and I pray that your business will be blessed by your giving.


Which students will win a $500 prize pack from Fremantle Press for their school this year?
Friday 21 September marks the International Day of Peace, and at Fremantle Press we're celebrating by offering 10% off selected titles on our website.
Indigenous Literacy Day is in its twelfth year, with events across the entire country taking place on Wednesday 5 September. This year, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) is hoping to raise more than $300,000 to provide over 30,000 books to remote Indigenous communities nation wide.
Fremantle Press is offering one lucky school the chance to win a full year's supply of children's books by showing us just how creative you can be.
In Your Dreams by Sally Morgan and Bronwyn Bancroft is the book that will launch Story Box Library's Indigenous Story Time. To celebrate, Fremantle Press and Story Box Library are each offering a 15% discount on their products and services.
To celebrate the publication of Dr Michael Levitt's book The Happy Bowel, Fremantle Press is giving away four signed copies to the people who come up with puns so crappy they'll make us bust a gut. We want you to dig deep and push out some bombs for us to share online.
If you fancy your chances as a bit of a puzzle whizz, this is your time to shine. We're giving away the first three books in Alan Carter's Cato Kwong series, plus the latest book, to one lucky winner. All you need to do is work out the title by solving this puzzle.
To coincide with the release of our memoir collection Women of a Certain Age, Fremantle Press is asking you to get involved in our campaign to bring new voices out into the world.
Submissions for the 2018 City of Fremantle T.A.G. Hungerford Award are open. Western Australia's longest running and most prestigious award for an unpublished manuscript offers a cash prize of $12,000 from the City of Fremantle and a publishing contract with Fremantle Press.
In celebration of the release of Cristy Burne's new book, To the Lighthouse, Rottnest Express is giving away a free family pass to Rottnest!