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What's the difference between the Training Programme and Time to Teach?
The Training Programme is our flagship teacher training programme. Time to Teach is designed specifically for people who would like to change career.
Here are the key differences between the two programmes.
- Where the programmes are available: The Training Programme runs in schools across England. Time to Teach is for people wanting to work in school in Bradford, Greater Manchester or South Yorkshire only.
- What subjects you can teach: Time to Teach is for science, maths and English eligible applicants only. There are a wider range of subjects available on the Training Programme.
- What experience you have: Anyone who is academically eligible can apply for the Training Programme. To apply for Time to Teach you must have three or more years experience in another career.
- How training is delivered: On the Training Programme, you'll attend a 5-week residential training course in July, before starting in the classroom in September, where you will continue to train on the job with support from Teach First, your school and your university tutor. On Time to Teach you'll train in a school, gradually building up your experience for a full term before teaching your own classes.
- When you start: The Training Programme starts in June (although you get a break in August), and Time to Teach starts in April.
- What qualifications you get: On the Training Programme you work towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Leadership (PGDE), with Time to Teach you'll get QTS after two years.
- Getting paid: On the Training Programme your salary begins in September when you start teaching. With Time to Teach you will get paid from April onwards, throughout the programme (including all holidays).


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SnapControl.DataSources Property
Provides access to the collection of SnapControl data sources.
Namespace: DevExpress.Snap
Assembly: DevExpress.Snap.v20.1.dll
public DataSourceInfoCollection DataSources { get; }
Public ReadOnly Property DataSources As DataSourceInfoCollection
Property Value
A DataSourceInfoCollection object.
The data binding in Snap can be accomplished by creating a data source of one of the following types.
Application Data Source
A data source that is assigned to the SnapControl.DataSource property cannot be edited or removed from within of the Snap application and is always available for any document opened in it.
To access the collection of a SnapControl's data sources, use the DataSources property.
A calculated field that is added to an application data source has no access to fields from document data sources.
Document Data Source
A data source that is specified via the user interface of a Snap application is assigned to the IDataSourceOwner.DataSource property of a currently opened SnapDocument.
To access the collection of a SnapDocument's data sources, use the SnapDocument.DataSources property.
A calculated field that is added to a document data source can evaluate the field values that belong to the application data sources.
An application data source is given priority when it has a name identical to a document data source.
The supports the following data source types:
- System.Collections.IList
- System.ComponentModel.ITypedList
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The Greedy was part of an Aborted Arc about the Seven Deadly SinsThey got as far as Gluttony before realizing 1. they didn't know where they were going with that idea, 2. it would make the movie way too long, and 3. they didn't know how to get Lust past the radar. The horrifying taffy monster stayed because, hey, why waste perfectly Deranged Animation?
- Babette might have originally been intended to represent Lust (just look at the her depiction in the pirate ship scene near the end, and listen to the song again).
- The "Babette" part of the theory doesn't work because she inspires lust; she is not herself lustful.
- Perhaps the pirates would be lust?
- Still, it's easy to see why some would think they were going that way. King Koo-Koo could be said to represent pride.
- The sea monster, Gadzooks, could conceivable represent sloth. He's first seen napping in the ocean, he tells King Koo-Koo he's bored and his overall demeanor is slow, laid back and just going with the flow.
- You could even say it's a "idle hands are the devil's playthings" theme, since the bored monster is easily swayed by King Koo-Koo into tickle torturing a bunch of random people/toys just for something to do.
- Koo Koo could also represent envy, he wants to be a tall king.
This is all just a drug trip hallucinated by a disgruntled animator.It explains everything. The last thing the animator saw was a Raggedy Ann doll.
- Dear Jesus Christ! Thank God the last thing he saw wasn't a Metal Gear game! Though to be fair, this was 1977. But yeah, I agree. ...you have to admit, where did the normal scenes come from?
The middle act is all just the dolls and the Camel playing Pretend.The end reveals that the ocean the pirate ship was sailing on was nothing but a small pond in neighbor's backyard. The Greedy and Looney Land may have been the toys playing 'Pretend'. The Looney Knight, King Koo Koo, the Looney citizens and the pirate crew were never toys, or indeed, never actually existed. Although, King Koo Koo may have simply been a discarded bag of bubblegum.
- See the Marcella theory below.
The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees is suicidal, and his hallucinations are visions of a happy, shiny afterlife beckoning him to join them.Makes sense considering the Camel's default demeanor and disregard for his own well-being whilst chasing the imaginary camels in the sky.
The Greedy is actually another escaped subject of the same tests Tetsuo was subjected to.
A taffy monster? That's just his cover story.
- Then he'd have a sexy anime voice like Tetsuo has. So that can't be the case.
The movie is just Marcella playing with her toys.The whole thing is just the fantasy of an imaginative seven-year-old girl.
- Supported. Combine this with the "dolls playing pretend" theory above.
The Greedy was an earlier form of Charlotte from the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
He (actually she) even wants to eat Ann's candy heart the way Witches devour Soul Gems. (Wouldn't be surprised if Charlotte was in fact somewhat inspired by the Greedy; Studio Shaft and Akiyuki Shinbo are pretty artsy, and Richard Williams is well-known to animation buffs.)
The entire movie of All Just a Dream
- It would definitely explain the weird and trippy images.
Raggedy Ann and Andy are Weeping AngelsThey don't blink. Enough said.


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We're so excited to announce that our photographs of Liew and Phil's destination wedding at the Shangri-La Chiang Mai, in Thailand, are being featured in the Real Weddings section of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style's website!
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Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich vetoed a bill designed to force Wal-Mart to pay more of its employees' health insurance costs, saying the state would lose jobs to the measure. The bill now goes to the Legislature for a possible override. Under it, employers who employ more than 10,000 workers in the state would be required to spend at least 8% of payroll on healthcare for employees or make up the difference in taxes. Wal-Mart is the only employer that would be affected. In recent months, legislators in several states have considered making large employers carry more healthcare costs. Connecticut lawmakers are weighing a bill that would require firms with more than 100 employees to provide their workers with affordable health insurance or pay into a state-run program. California voters last year rejected a measure that would have required companies with 50 or more employees to provide health insurance to their workers. -- by Tony Fong
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Today's message which comes in the wake of the Super New Moon in Aquarius from last night and today's energy of the Chinese New Year in the Green Wood Horse comes in with a deeply resonating message from the Akashic Teachers.
This is the time you have all hoped for - you are safe, protected and loved. You will have your time and space to use as you will. Be wise with it - don't squander it away and use it to futilely worry or focus on unwanted, invisible concerns, these issues are not even real.


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This blog post is a summary of the Deloitte Insights report "Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Predictions 2019" pages 36-48. https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/insights/us/articles/TMT-Predictions_2019/DI_TMT-predictions_2019.pdf
Deloitte's 2019 report on media and telecommunications predictions had some excellent insights into the relationship between US sports betting and TV sports. We have summarized the key findings that are relevant to both gaming operators and media personnel.
1) The frequency of US sports gambling has a significant and direct impact on TV sports viewership levels.
2) The continued increases in US sports betting will slow the decline in TV viewership.
3) Men aged 18-34 are the primary drivers for both US sports betting and US TV sports viewership.
4) The US sports betting market is already massive and will continue to grow.
5) TV sports and sports betting present incredible partnership opportunities.
The major new finding is how important TV sports watching is for men aged 18-34, how frequently this demographic gambles, and how close the relationship is between gambling frequency and watching more TV sports.
Broadcasters, distributors, and advertisers could do well to undertake further research to examine this relatively unexplored correlation.
Increased frequency of betting translates directly into more hours per week of watching TV sports
It seems probable that the impact of sports betting will make TV sports watching more resilient than some critics expect.
Live TV sports watching motivated by gambling may even boost overall TV watching statistics among younger demographics, either slowing the decline, or perhaps even providing a floor.
Men account for 85% of daily sports bettors in the US.
Of US male TV sports watchers aged 25-34, 20% will watch over 35 hours of TV sports per week.
US men aged 25-34 comprise 44% of all weekly sports bettors.
TV sports represents 75% of all TV watching for men aged 25-34 and 67% for men aged 18-24.
Of US men aged 18-34 who watch TV sports, 40% bet on sports weekly.
Of US men aged 25-34 who watch TV sports, 21% bet on sports daily.
The total US sports betting handle (legal and illegal) in 2018 was $169 billion. In comparison, the entire UK sports betting handle for 2017 was just €14 billion.
Deloitte projects that the US sports betting market will grow 9% per year between 2018-2022. This would result in a 2022 total sports betting handle of $239 billion.
If sports betting was fully legal, sports bettors would represent 56% of all minutes watched of regular season NFL games. In addition, millions more US football fans would bet on NFL games.
Companies that make and distribute TV sports should talk more to, partner with, or even acquire companies that are involved with sports betting; or vice versa.
Sports bettors are far more likely to watch a game they bet on. They are equally likely to watch the game no matter the size of their bet.
This means that, although the gambling industry makes most of its money from "whales" (those who bet heavily), sports broadcasters and distributors need only think about driving sports viewing by tapping into increased bet frequency. They don't need to encourage large bets to do that.
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"Where will all this lead? As a thought experiment, one can imagine a 30-year-old American man in the year 2025 (yes, it could be a woman too, but our survey results show that it is much more likely to be a man) watching a football game on the TV set, smartphone in hand. He can bet on the match at any point, modify his wager, buy back a losing wager, bet on the outcome of individual plays or individual stats such as the number of passing yards by the quarterback — all in real time, and all tailored to him. Ads could be served that are customized for him, informed by his betting and attention, and watching would have to be 100 percent live. The broadcaster or betting site could not only charge more for ads seen by such an involved viewer, but even have a share in (or own outright) the profits from the betting/video stream … at margins much higher than the usual for TV broadcasting. To an American, this sounds like science fiction, but in the United Kingdom, these solutions (or variations of them) are available today.
Will this come to America? Will young men use it? Will it drive increased watching of live TV sports matches?
We would bet on it."
This blog post is a summary of the Deloitte Insights report "Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Predictions 2019" pages 36-48. https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/insights/us/articles/TMT-Predictions_2019/DI_TMT-predictions_2019.pdf
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Kampala is the capital of Uganda. Established in 1890 on top of Kampala Hill, it has a population of approximately 1.8 million people. It was initially built on seven hills but has grown to over 21 hills.
Don't plan on getting anywhere fast. Traffic is backed up most of the day, but particularly in the morning and evening.
If you need to travel, do that by Boda boda. A Boda boda is a motorcycle used for transport throughout East Africa. It is the easiest form of transportation as one weaves in an out between cars, trucks and buses that are stuck in traffic. But in the picture above, on a Friday afternoon, even the Boda-bodas come to a stop in the heavily congested traffic!!
Let's take a ride on one of these before we start our tour.
As you can see we just whisked around nine cars that were waiting to turn. Because of that, you can get to somewhere in about 30 minutes while in a car it could take up to two hours!! So, Boda boda it was for most of my stay in Kampala!
Should I Take a Guided Tour?
I highly recommend one, especially a walking tour in a city you're visiting for the first time. You can do lots of research prior to visiting a country, but finding your way around at first can be quite challenging. Especially in areas that don't have the easiest of public transportation.
For the tour in Kampala, I chose Kampala Walking Tours. I highly recommend this organization. You can have your choice between a three-hour tour or a six-hour tour. I chose the six-hour tour because I had a limited time that I was spending in Kampala and wanted to see as much of the city as possible.
Independence Monument
As with many countries in Africa, Uganda was colonized by the British. Independence for the country was gained on October 9, 1962. The Independence monument in central Kampala shows a woman in bondage lifting a baby high in the air who is raising his hand in triumph. The monument signifies a newborn country that has been freed from colonialism and bondage.
As you travel in Kampala and the rest of the country, you'll see British influence in many places. One of these influences is Barclays Bank, which can trace its origins back to 1690. And if you were watching the Boda-boda video closely, you'll notice the Ugandans drive on the left side of the road.
Uganda National Mosque
West of the city center is a mosque which was started in 1972, by Idi Amin, who was Muslim. Once he was overthrown from power, work on the mosque stopped.
After 25 years, the building of the mosque started again, but only after demolishing what Amin had started. Funding came from the late Libyan leader Colonel Gadaffi. It was originally named the Gaddafi Mosque after the Libyan leader, but the name was changed after his death.
The National Mosque is the largest in Uganda. The main hall has supporting columns for the roof and gold dome. It can hold up to 15,000 people with another 1,100 in the gallery.
The stained glass windows are from the island of Murano, which is known as the Glass Island of Venice, Italy.
Walking to the top of the minaret is a part of the tour.
But be prepared for 304 steps to get you to the top.
From the top of the minaret is one of the best 360 degree views of Kampala.
The Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal Hindu Temple
The British Empire brought Hinduism to Uganda in the late 19th and early 20th century. The Hindus helped in building major infrastructure projects and also establishing services and retail markets.
When Idi Amin came to power in 1971 he adopted a policy that included religious and ethnic cleansing. During that time, he forced the Hindus and other Asians from Uganda.
Today the Hindus are a tiny minority of the country but use the temple built in 1954.
Kampala's Markets
I'm not a shopper when it comes to markets but take me to a market in a different country and I can wander around for a while. But it's always nice to have somebody pointing out some things of interest along the way. There is always so much in these markets with thousands of people milling about. It's easy to miss something.
So let's take a picture tour of the markets in Central Kampala and see some of the unique items for sale that one doesn't always find in a regular market.
City markets are always alive with people.
One can buy chicken that has already been butchered or buy your own and do the work yourself.
I love radishes. They are hard to find in Pristina, Kosovo where we live. These radishes have to be the biggest that I've ever seen!!
Barkcloth has been made in Uganda for centuries. It is listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The cloth is made from trees that are a part of the Moraceae family. The bark is beaten into strips from the fibrous inner bark and is made into many different items.
Have you ever heard of "paper" clothing? If you have, then it was barkcloth that was being referenced.
Ever tried silverfish? No, not the insect but the fish that is known as mukene in Uganda. It's eaten whole…..head, fins and guts! It is supposed to have many nutrients. Did I eat it? No, I think I'll save it for the next time I'm in Uganda!!!!!
Kampala Old Taxi Park
If you need to go somewhere in Kampala or outside into other parts of Uganda, then you need to go to the Kampala Old Taxi Park. And if you are a tourist and don't need that type of transport, be certain to visit the taxi park anyway. It is quite a sight!!
Hundreds of minibusses/taxis that are known as Matatus fill this area each and every day. It's amazing that a person can find their way to the correct taxis, but if you look at the signs on the taxis you will eventually find the one you want. It is organized chaos!!!
Kabaka Palace and the Idi Amin Torture Chambers
This palace is known by many names. It is the Mengo Palace, Lubiri Palace and the Kabaka Palace. But really it is the Royal Palace of the King of Buganda. Ever heard of Buganda? It is a kingdom within Uganda. It is the largest of the traditional kingdoms within the country. But you're probably wondering why there is a kingdom or monarchy within an independent country? It's a very complex history and I'll sum it up very quickly to keep it simple!
Buganda's history goes back to the 14th century. Following Uganda's Independence in 1962, the kingdom was abolished by its first Prime Minister, Milton Obote. He ordered an attack to oust the king. And who was the person who led the attack? Idi Amin, who would eventually stage his own coup and overthrow Obote. Amin then became the president of the country in 1971.
An Armory Turned Into a Torture Chamber
The armory was built by the Israelis for Amin when he took power. Amin later took the armory, emptied it and turned it into torture chambers during his reign of terror.
There are five elevated chambers within the facility. The entrance door was electrified and the under the cell doors was water which was also electrified. Men and women were held in the same cells without food or water. While there is no actual count of how many people were killed in this facility, most believe the number was 200,000.
After visiting the torture chambers, we climbed back up the hill with our guide who then took us to the Kabaka Palace. Kabaka is the title of the king of the Kingdom of Buganda. The Kingdom, which was abolished in 1962 shortly after Independence, was reinstated in 1993. Since that time, Ronald Edward Frederick Kimera Muwenda Mutebi II has reigned over the Kingdom. He is the 36th Kabaka of Buganda.
The gate of the palace has a very traditional design to it.
The king does not live in the palace. The palace is used by the king for hosting dignitaries and is closed to the public. It is the featured image in this post.
It was a long day of walking, but a very interesting day of History Thru Travel.


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MANCAT and Droylsden FC Youth Development Team took on Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) on Wednesday, the first outing for a team of 16-19-year-olds that is the fruit of a new partnership between MANCAT and Droylsden FC.
All the players are full-time MANCAT students, enrolled on academic courses who train every day of the week at the college's Nicholls Community Football Centre of Excellence in Ardwick and play every Wednesday at Droylsden FC.
The partnership first came about at the end of last season and has seen Droylsden's first team, which plays in the Football Conference North, make use of the college's state-of-the-art training facilities and fitness suites on a weekly basis. The Youth Development programme is a first for Droylsden who have not competed in this league before.
The squad has been selected through a series of open trials over the summer and this will be their first competitive match. Last season, the then MANCAT team was successful in the British Colleges' League, losing only three games all season and winning the Greater Manchester County Schools' FA Cup.
Joe Haywood, MANCAT Football Development Officer, has been instrumental in creating the partnership and has high hopes for the coming season:
"This an exciting opportunity for both Droylsden and MANCAT. Playing in this league and using the facilities here at Droylsden will give the students invaluable experience, whilst providing Droylsden FC with talented young players, some of whom I hope will eventually make it through to the first team.
"Players at this level can only progress further with the right training and access to the best facilities, this partnership has been designed to do exactly that, whilst also providing a high quality education for all our players."


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Cruising with the fastest trolling motor is as much exciting as it can get, but its greatly impacted by the your need to carry load with you and the type of your boat. Going simply by the power and performance, Newport Vessels NV-Series with 55 LB thrust is definitely your pick, I explain it in detail below. The Best Trolling Motor definitely depends upon you usage requirement, your frequency and average time spent in the waters as well as the power requirement. Electric trolling motors are quite popular but before deciding on one, a detailed account of top sellers, their features and shortcomings is highly recommended and you'll find this piece the most informative in absence of any other credible resource online so far. This guide is intended to highlight the basic knowledge with best selling, fastest and most powerful electric trolling motor review on overall performance, durability and delilverence.
Fastest electric trolling motor produces a thrust of 55 pounds.
6-inch aluminum handle for superb handling.
Having 30 inch Adjustable Long shaft.
It can revolve in 8 different speeds, 5 forward and 3 backward.
Black Finished full stainless steel Solid Body.
5 point LED battery meter.
Dimensions: 46 x 20 x 6 inches.
Strongest Trolling Motors in The Market: A Quick Look-up
The Best Trolling Motors of 2020 – OUR TESTING WINNERS:
- Having Longest Shaft: Outsunny 12V
- Having Shortest Shaft: Minn Kota Endura C2
- Best Bount Mount : MinnKota Powerdrive V2
- Having Highest Thrust: Newport Vessels
Detailed Reviews : Features & Pros/Cons
1. Outsunny 12V
Dimensions: 4″L x 18 ~ 22″"W x 41″H
Weight: 24 pounds
12 volt motor, with thrust 50 lbs, motor wattage: 564
30-inch shaft
6-inch aluminum handle for superb handling
5 forward speeds, 3 reverse speeds
Outsunny 12V 50 lBS long shaft trolling motor is 8 speed variations, 5 forward and 3 backward. This kayak or canoe trolling motor, with strong & sturdy shaft, ensures long-lasting performance and durability. The lever lock has 10 different positions at which you can set it. The telescoping handle is also movable and has 6 different positions for it. The powerful motor can handle the load of up to 5-7 persons. The maximum speed it can attain is 6.5 km/h. you can explore new places for shipping or take your friends out and this motor won't disappoint in any situation. Personally I found this motor good as compared to the price range. I would recommend it if you want high performance but at the same time, don't want to burden your wallet.
Black finished solid body.
5 forward and 3 reverse speeds.
Indestructible shaft and motorhead.
Battery indicator.
Practically not any.
2. Minn Kota Endura C2
Dimensions: 43 x 16.5 x 6.2 inches
Weight: 17 pounds
12 volt motor, with a thrust level of 30
30inch shaft
6-inch handle for superb handling
5 forward speeds, 3 reverse speeds
The name MinnKota is enough to speak of its quality and credibility . It is the best trolling motor for the money as its 12v agm or lithium trolling motor battery produces a thrust level of 30. 6-inch telescopic handle, 30-inch shaft and tilt twist tiller ensure smooth speed control and steering. The integrated lever lock bracket offers a rock-solid mount, which is good support while working. The motor moves forward with 5 different speeds and backward with 3 speeds. This gives the choice to move at any speed in every situation. Minn Kota Foot Pedal Trolling Motor has a lifetime warranty for the shaft, and the company gives you two years' warranty for the motor. Endura is made for heavy usage, and you can completely rely upon it. The motor doesn't heat up even with long usage, the temperature doesn't rise much. The handling of the motor is really smooth and easy.
Black Finished Solid Body.
5 Forward and 3 Reverse Speed Gears.
Reputed Brand.
Spring cell technology.
Indestructible shaft.
Telescoping Handle.
Not for heavy-duty, rocky, and fast current water.
3. MinnKota Powerdrive V2
Dimensions: 15.8 x 7.9 x 59.8 inches
Weight: 38 pounds
12 volt motor, with a thrust level of 45
48-inch shaft
Foot control with a cable length of 18 foot
5 forward speeds, 3 reverse speeds
Indestructible shaft, 2 years of warranty
Minn Kota Powerdrive is the 45 lb thrust foot controlled trolling motor handled by the 48-inch shaft. Heavy Duty material ensures durability, also Minn Kota as a brand stands the tests of the times. Foot control is pretty helpful in smooth steering and portability. You can change speed, steer, start and stop the motor from the foot control panel only. Along with this, it has a digital maximizer, which could be really helpful in getting more charge from the battery, as it only delivers the power needed by the motor, nothing more, and nothing less. The whole unit is waterproof, has a rating of IP68, highest in the industry. Minnkota has recommended you to install a GPS system made by them, for a more optimized experience. The price is surely over the top, but your whole boating experience is going to be different.
Black Finished Solid Body.
Foot Control.
Water Proofing of IP68.
Reputed Bran.
No Specific drawbacks have been reported by the users.
4. Minn Kota Endura C2
Weight: 26 pounds
12 volt motor, with a thrust level of 50
36-inch shaft
6-inch handle for superb handling
5 forward speeds, 3 reverse speeds
An indestructible shaft having a lifetime warranty, 2 years on motor
This Minn Kota Endura C2 50 lb trolling motor is the pure performance, you can roam anywhere in the water. This is the highest thrust trolling motor handled by the 36-inch shaft, which is strong and durable. It has a 6-inch telescoping handle, which easies to hold. The handle is tilt twist tiller type for adjustable speed control. This also makes steering a smooth experience. The integrated lever lock bracket offers a strong mount. Cool and quiet power really helps in maximizing battery power. The design is smooth of the propeller, which doesn't spook fish, which, however, is present in all the Minn Kota motors. The speed has 8 variations, 5 forward and 3 backward. It gives an ability to adjust to every situation. The shaft has a lifetime guarantee, and the motor has two years manufacturing warranty, which means, no matter where and how you use them, they're going to last. Minni Kota has been in this industry for long and has created a credible brand image, any product from Minni Kota is considered as the guarantee of satisfaction. It is also considered to be the small trolling motor battery as well.
Black finished solid body.
5 forward and 3 reverse speeds.
Reputed brand.
Indestructible shaft.
Telescoping handle.
Not practically any, but a little bit expensive due to features.
How To Choose A Most Powerful Boat Trolling Motor ?
Your whole boating experience depends upon the motor you're using. If you have compromised with it and bought a cheap one, then it going to give you trouble. Even if you bought an expensive one, without comparing and detailed study, you're going to regret it. So, if you're planning to buy a fastest trolling motor, you need to take extra care about the specifications, and overall performance factor. Let's have a look at the factors you should consider while buying one.
The thrust is defined by the pound-force trolling motor produces. It is the most influencing factor that decides which range you're going to buy. The motor commonly have the same thrust, you just have to decide the right amount which should drive your boat. Commonly, you have to keep in the mind the location of the usage, also, wind, weather, depth and others that could affect the thrust of the motor. Speed of the water plays an important role, if it is rough, have tides and wavy, then you need a motor with good thrust. The thrust also depends on the boat length, more the length, more the thrust.
The trolling motors come in voltage factor of multiple of 12 volts, as it is easy to join batteries because mainly 12 volts batteries are available. 12-volt motor is a basic type of motor, and has low thrust, compared to 24 and 36 voltage batteries. Also, if you connect 24or 36-volt batteries to 12 volts, it will give you better thrust, and run time in the water.
So if you're planning to go for fishing or adventure, for a longer duration of time, you should go for higher battery voltage systems. Use only trolling motor batteries, which are specifically designed for deep cycle and long-lasting batteries, as cheap batteries can lower the performance of the motor. It is also a good practice to use genuine accessories like the trolling motor plugs, for better performance of the battery as well as the trolling motor.
Bow Or Transom Mounted Trolling Motor
If you have any doubt as to on which side you want to attach the motor, you may consider some points. A bow mount trolling motor is the one which is mounted on the front. It is used for longboats. If your boat is going to be used for heavy purposes, you can go for bow type motors. The bow type motors are very sensitive when it comes to steering. The motor has better control. It is recommended if you have enough room in the front, which of course in the case of longboats. Coming to the transom, it is used for small boats. It is great to deliver power and handling is easy in the case of small boats.
Foot Control Or Hand Control Trolling Motor
Foot control is easy, and you can use it from anywhere from the board, which gives you portability, whereas in-hand controller, you got to be near it. While fishing, some find it really easy to control via foot. Well, this is totally your call, wherever controller you find comfortable. I hope this helps you in choosing a motor that fulfills are your needs.
Benefits Of Choosing Right Trolling Motor Brands
A good motor has oodles of benefits. The most important is to be right there for you, in every situation, no matter what the weather is, just like your spouse. Jokes apart! If you have chosen the right motor for your boat, trust me, it is going to be with your lifetime, with almost no problem at all. Trolling motor is an overall performer; let it be thrust, steering, power, speed, and durability. Let's have a look at some common benefits.
A genuine motor is never going to compromise on performance. Whether you're going to use it for an instant, or a whole day, it is going to work perfectly, delivering maximum power. The performance depends upon the weight of the boat, persons on it, type of water, type of usage and location. Best trolling motor is going to perform whether the water is wavy, rough and against the flow. If you have a motor that doesn't trouble you, trust me, your experience is going to be damn good.
Trolling motor which sensitive to even a small change in steering, and reacts as soon as possible is considered best. In some situations, the driver needs to suddenly change the steering, if it is a best among the motors, then it will take no time to turn, without any problem. The steering would be smooth and easy-going. Steering can be of two types: foot and hand. If you have bought a foot controller, then your motor should be very receptive and should have all the steering and speed controls on the foot. The foot space should be adequate to function properly. If hand steering is there, then you should check the durability and sensitivity. Usually, hand steering is very sensitive and responsive.
Your motor is going to be underwater for a considerable amount of time, if it is not corrosion proof, especially in saltwater, then its shaft and the parts which are immersed under the water are going to damage, which could highly affect the performance and life. The body should be stainless steel, which is highly recommended in case of saltwater. A Saltwater Trolling motor has it all, from carbon fiber shaft to stainless steel body, so you don't have to worry. As you see, durability is important, because it is what unites a motor. You just have to pick the right trolling motor.
A good trolling motor has various speeds, forward and backward. Usually, we need to go to the location, so we could give the full throttle. The speed of the trolling motor should be considerable enough. Also, it should have variations of speed. Usually, high performance trolling motors have 5 speed forward variations.
Sometimes, you have to take reverse in some turns and locations, the best motor should have variations in reverse also. Usually, 3-speed variations are there, which is more than enough. The 8-speed trolling motors are now everywhere, so you got to choose the one that has better variation and maximum speed. Trolling motor is going to perform as it
performed on the first day and a year after.So you don't need to worry about anything if you have chosen the best. Because when it comes to performing in tough conditions, only the best last. If you have given full attention to the factors I mentioned above, I am sure you're going to dig gold.
How Trolling Motor Works?
A motor simply works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. Before going for how it works, let's see what part it has. A trolling motor has the following parts: motor, propeller, shaft, tiller, steering, battery connectors, and mounting. A trolling motor works the same as a simple motor.
When the battery connectors are connected to the battery, the current passes through the wires and goes to the tiller, which controls the speed and steering of the motor. In case of a foot, speed and steer controls are in the foot panel, which comes directly after battery connectors. The motor is mounted on the boat with the help of the mounting mechanism.
The wires go to the motor, aligning to the shaft, which gives depth to the motor. When the current reaches the motor, it starts rotating due to the magnetic effect of the current. The motor rotates and hence the propeller connected to the motor. Rotating propeller produces thrust, which helps in moving the boat in the direction it is steered. The speed of the motor can be control by giving the right amount of the charge, which could be regulated by the controllers.
The motor rotates because the coil in it has current, which produces a magnetic effect, which is placed between the magnets, having south and the North Pole. The polarity changes when it crosses a quarter of the distance. It keeps on rotating until the connection is disturbed.
Steer mechanism is a bit complicated because the boat moves to the opposite direction, but if you're familiar with trolling motors, you won't find it difficult.So this is how a trolling motor works. The principle is the same, it is just the modification with some add ons to increase performance and get the best out of it. I hope you understand the working of a trolling motor. (Source: How Stuff Works)
The Bottom Line:
I reviewed some trolling motors and gave honest opinions about them. You can choose your trolling motor by considering the tips I gave above. Choosing a trolling motor will directly affect the boating experience. So you should be extra careful while going for a motor. Don't buy a cheap motor, as you may regret it later. You should analyze every aspect of the motor, like performance, thrust, speed, steering, power, and durability.
After going through these tips, choose the motor that has it all, and is affordable. Minnkota is a reputable name in the segment, so I would recommend it if you could afford such quality. But other options are also equally good. It all depends upon which type of motor you want. Since you know how a motor works now, I am sure you will look forward to buying a motor that is a performer in all the departments. I hope this information would help you a lot in your decision to buy the best trolling motor.


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On Saturday, Fintech Australia released a new infographic that revealed more details about the Australian fintech industry's successes so far this year. This infographic comes just after the organization revealed that Sydney could potentially challenge Singapore as a fintech hub.
"We've prepared this infographic to give you all a snapshot of some of the industry's significant achievements in the first six months of 2017, along with what's coming up for the rest of the year and in 2018. Our take is that 2017 has been a year when the Australian fintech industry moved beyond the embryonic stage, and began to seriously penetrate the Australian financial services market. We're also pleased to observe that a number of important international benchmarking reports showed we were out-performing the rest of the world in two important metrics – capital investment and consumer adoption."
The organization noted that the infographic's highlights include:
- KPMG International's Pulse of FinTech report showing that the Australian fintech industry had a 254% year-on-year increase in capital investment in 2016, versus a global fintech investment decline of 47%.
- The StartUp Muster report showing that fintech was the number one industry sub-sector in Australia targeted by founders and investors in 2016.
- Sydney and Melbourne increasing their ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index, with Sydney now in the world top ten.
- Australia jumping ahead of Hong Kong, Singapore, and the US in the EY FinTech Adoption Index, indicating that fintech is increasingly becoming the first financial services choice for many Australians.
- The Australian Government's 2017-18 budget including a series of major fintech-friendly announcements, including an expansion of Australia's fintech regulatory sandbox and a commitment to implement an open financial data regime in 2018.
See the infographic below.


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Date: 2016/03/29


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Building upon its introduction into the OPE industry in 2017, Milwaukee Tool is adding a new M18 FUEL blower to the lineup. The M18 FUEL blower has the power to clear from 15 feet, reaches full throttle in less than 1 second, is up to 4 pounds lighter than competitors, and is fully compatible with more than 150 solutions on the M18 System.
"At Milwaukee Tool, we constantly listen to users about how we can improve their process and increase productivity," said Andrew Lentz, senior product manager for Milwaukee Tool. "By leveraging our core technologies — batteries, motors and electronics — we're able to deliver on these user needs with products that truly enhance the way they work. This attention to continuous improvement and design advancement has allowed us to develop a blower with increased performance in a smaller, lightweight design."
The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor and REDLITHIUM HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery deliver 450-cfm air volume and 120-mph output. The increased power can clear leaves, jobsite debris, and clippings in a single pass, from a further distance, which increases user productivity. The blower features 2-speed control (high and low), so the user can easily adjust between tasks. High mode is for the most demanding applications, and low mode is optimized for clearing lawn debris from flowerbeds without pushing out the mulch. The unit gets more than 15 minutes of run time per battery when used at maximum power in high mode. The blower also has a lock-on button that allows users to set it to full power so their hand can be relaxed during use. Weighing in at only 7.3 pounds with a 9.0 battery, the unit is up to 4 pounds lighter than competitive blowers on the market, which results in increased maneuverability and less fatigue. Lastly, the blower is significantly quieter than gas handheld solutions, so it is an excellent option for situations that require minimal noise, such as maintenance in the early morning or near occupied buildings.
From landscaping professionals to trade professionals, Milwaukee is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions, so users can perform an entire day's work on one battery system. Available in January 2018, the new blower is fully compatible with the entire M18 line, now offering more than 150 power tool products.


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If you start a job in which you are eligible for membership of the LGPS you will be brought into the scheme under automatic enrolment (unless your contract of employment is for less than 3 months and you are not an Eligible Jobholder, but even then you can opt to join by completing an application form under the 'Guides & Forms' tab).
If you are brought into the scheme you have the right to opt out. You cannot complete an opt out form until you have started your employment. Please see the 'Automatic Enrolment' tab on the left hand side for more information.
10 Benefits of Membership
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You get tax relief on all your contributions - even on extra payments you make to top up your benefits.
No hidden fees or charges - you simply contribute a percentage of your pay.
You get a guaranteed package of benefits which are backed by law.
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All members can take a tax free lump sum as part of their benefits package.
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We all have to pay into something! And the LGPS is a great choice to make.
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A bit of a newb, but loving my Pre Plus so far
Maybe it's just me and a bad habit:
Is there any way to get from an email or SMS (opened from a notification) to the inbox or main SMS screen without closing that message and going directly to the respective app?
It seems a bit counter intuitive that I can open an email message from the mail app, then swipe back to the mail.app, but when opened from a notification I need to close it and go back.
Make sense? Maybe I just need time to get used to it?


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Your values will be reflected by the way you respond to such situations. What you do will demonstrate whether you are a disciple (a genuine follower of Jesus) or not. You can claim you are a disciple; you can pretend you are a follower of Jesus... but your values, choices and actions will prove the true condition of your heart.
If you are a disciple, some of the first questions that may enter your mind are...
How can I use the gifts and abilities God has given me, to benefit others?
What can I do to bring honor and glory to God?
What can I do, which will help me to grow in my love for God and neighbor?
If you are not a disciple, some of the first questions that may enter your mind are...
What sounds like fun?
What would get me a lot of money (or prestige or happiness, etc.)?
[Or you might just blindly act, without even thinking about what you are doing, or why.]
A person does not become a disciple by "getting religious." It starts when a person submits to the Word and will of God, and the Holy Spirit begins to change the person's heart. Since God is the author of that change, it will take place. There will never be an instance in which God's Spirit fails to accomplish his work, and a genuine disciple remains unchanged in his heart and values.
Dennis Hinks © 2005


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Bike Helmets
When, exactly, did everyone stop wearing bike helmets? It seemed like everyone was wearing them for a long, long time and then, all of the sudden, I'm seeing way more people on bicycles sans helmets. Did I miss some sort of memo? I mean, just the other day I was out for a run and saw a women with a toddler in a babyseat on her bike and both the woman AND THE TODDLER didn't have helmets on. Who does that?


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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Known for its award-winning craft beers, Florida-based Big Storm Brewing is introducing another brew… coffee, with the introduction of Big Storm Coffee Company. As the name suggests, Big Storm Coffee Company will offer a variety of freshly roasted coffees as well as espresso-based drinks including cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos.
"We take great pride in roasting our own coffee beans and we apply the same attention to quality, taste and customer satisfaction that have become the hallmark of our other brews," said L.J. Govoni, owner of Big Storm Brewing.
To celebrate the launch of Big Storm Coffee, the company is throwing a Shufflin' Into the Market party at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club on Sunday March 31st from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The party is free and open to the public and will feature a DJ, shuffleboard tournament, food and of course samples of Big Storm Coffee Co's brews. Those include Big Storm Coffee's Original Cold Brew, available in sleek new 16 oz. coffee cans, Nitro Cold Brew featuring the finest 100% Arabica beans and Havana Coffee Porter made with craft-roasted beans.
"Big Storm Coffee Co. uses cutting-edge low-pressure technology, creating a superiorly clean, vivid and aromatic coffee. Thoughtfully sourced and roasted right here in Tampa Bay by Big Storm's in-house roaster Chris Ramsey, our cold brew provides you with all the natural energy you need to weather any storm," added Govoni
Big Storm Coffee will initially be sold at Big Storm Brewing's three Florida taprooms (Cape Coral, Clearwater and Odessa). The company plans to sell the coffee in additional Tampa Bay locations.
Whole bean craft-roasted coffee will also be available in all Big Storm taprooms for $9.95 for a 12-ounce bag.
COFFEE FAST FACTS: Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day which totals 146 billion cups annually, making the U.S. the leading consumer of coffee in the world. The average U.S. worker spends $20 a week on coffee which totals $1,100 annually.


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Covering the four weeks 28 October – 24 November 2018
- In November, UK retail sales decreased by 0.5% on a like-for-like basis from November 2017, when they had increased 0.6% from the preceding year.
- On a total basis, sales increased 0.5% in November, against an increase of 1.5% in November 2017. This is the lowest growth since April and below the 3-month and 12-month averages of 0.8% and 1.3% respectively.
- Over the three months to November, In-store sales of Non-Food items declined 1.9% on a Total basis and 3.3% on a Like-for-like basis. This is above the 12-month Total average decline of 2.3%.
- Over the three months to November, Food sales increased 0.8% on a like-for-like basis and 1.8% on a total basis. This is below the 12-month Total average growth of 3.3%, which is the lowest since October 2017.
- Over the three-months to November, Non-Food retail sales in the UK decreased 1.0% on a like-for-like basis and remained flat on a Total basis. This is above the 12-month Total average decrease of 0.2%. November Non-Food sales experienced a decline.
- Online sales of Non-Food products grew 2.9% in November, the lowest growth on record, against a growth of 6.5% in November 2017. This is below the 3-month and 12-month averages of 5.3% and 7.1% respectively. Online penetration rate increased from 32.6% last year to 33.8% in November 2018, an all-time high.
Helen Dickinson OBE, Chief Executive, British Retail Consortium
"This month cemented Black Friday as an increasingly digital event, with a record one-in-every-three-pounds of non-food purchases made online during the month. Black Friday week itself was bigger than last year, but did little to lift the overall pace of spending, with sales growth in November falling to its lowest rate in seven months.
"Weak consumer demand and falling confidence mean that retailers are in for a nerve-wracking run up to Christmas. Conditions in the industry have been particularly tough since the vote to leave the EU in 2016 and the current uncertainty has only compounded the challenges. Only when the UK secures a transition period with the EU that ensures tariff-free, frictionless trade will retailers be able to breathe a sigh of relief. "
Sue Richardson, Retail Director, KPMG
"Aggressive promotional activity around Black Friday failed to lure shoppers, with like-for-like sales in November actually down 0.5 per cent on last year. The benefit of the full weekend, including Cyber Monday, won't be realised until next month, but it's clear that growth remains elusive for many retailers.
"Demand for the latest tech – whether that be driven by deals or new releases – did provide some relief from this bleak picture in which even grocery sales were fairly stagnant as food price inflation eased.
"As we've come to expect, online sales did fare better but when compared to the previous year's growth, the performance wasn't stellar.
"Sales growth and profitability don't necessarily go hand-in-hand, especially against a backdrop of deep discounting, so in this environment a laser-like focus on margin and cost base is absolutely essential."
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A comment by Dr. Gerard J. M. van den Aardweg, psychologist: "Candidates for the priesthood should be well-balanced heterosexual men"
It would be a very cautious estimate to state that 10% of the West European priests have some kind of homosexual orientation, but here and there it is likely twice that number (It is not much more than 2% in the overall adult population). Something is wrong, undeniably. The problem is not specifically Catholic, by the way, as the situation in Protestant circles is not different. From personal experience and contacts in many West- and North European countries, I am acquainted with the fact that many male Protestant ministers and theology students have homo-erotic inclinations, irrespective of their denomination or adherence to their Protestant orthodoxy : Reformed, Lutheran, Anglican, evangelicals adherents of so-called Free Churches. As for the female theology students and pastors, the over-all impression is that lesbianism is overrepresented there too, although it is more difficult to get a realistic estimate than with the men. Otherwise, the fact that nearly all Protestant congregations have more or less blessed homo-relationships and homosexual ministers does not mean that tensions about the subject are absent; to the contrary.
Well and good, but what exactly is so problematic about homo-priests and monks, or for that mater, homo-deacons, homosexual and lesbian lay persons in key ecclesiastical functions, and lesbian nuns (The last category is not directly at issue at present, but there is a similar problem that should be addressed)? Priests and religious with this inclination may exercise a morally obnoxious influence, sometimes openly, often subtly, not seldom underhand; subjectively well-intentioned or not, out of naiveté or not.
It was mostly openly in the case of the Amsterdam homosexual student pastor van Kilsdonk, who for years promoted the moral acceptability of homosexual relations and occasionally tried to persuade a such-inclined student to accept his penchant. U.S. readers may remember the case of Fr. Burtchael of the Holy Cross Congregation, at the time President of the theology faculty of Notre Dame University, who called for conscientious resistance after the appearance of Humanae Vitae and had to resign when students under his guidance accused him of homosexual harassment and abuse.
Once a priest or seminarian has decided that to him, gay is all right, he may be expected to defend and justify the homosexual lifestyle, often with missionary zeal, in overt or covert ways. It is self-evident that this implies his unsettling the whole fabric of sound sexual an marriage ethics. This is not to say that, on the other side, a homosexually inclined priest or church leader who chose for the orthodoxy and for refraining himself from homosexual contacts would actually be able to understand Humanae Vitae and everything connected to it, or that he would fully acquiesce in it, deep down.
In actual practice, he may at times display a measure of ambivalence concerning sexual behavior, inclusive of homosexual relationships of persons other than himself. Somewhat painfully hurt many Dutch orthodox Catholics took cognizance of the unexpected revelations in a recent newspaper interview of Fr.
Antoine Bodar, an orthodox priest of national name and fame. His statements demonstrated how priests with these feelings can be inwardly split. Homosexuality, he declared, is a deviation and as for himself, he would prefer being normal. Yet he extols (romanticizes, makes an idyll of) his former love affairs. They were sincere, and when he broke off his last relationship on account of his choice for the priesthood, that was neither a conversion, nor a break with sin (Compare this to what saint Augustine wrote afterwards about his heterosexual affairs).
And in general, thus Fr. Bodar: If we love one another, also in embracing each other and going further, I cannot see what would be against it. A homo-couple that does not provoke, he would no doubt spend Holy Communion. Followed the trite clincher: God is not a cheese-paring Person. Now, how someone having such hazy and contradictory ideas could teach, for instance, Catholic marriage morality, or build Humanae Vitae-consonant habits in the married life of his flock? How does he want to present and explain the real virtue of chastity? This example illustrates how respected and even sometimes admired priests with homosexual inclinations may unwittingly mislead the faithful; this man spoke out, many others will not.
The moral orthodoxy of these priests, deacons, pastors, Protestant ministers, moral theologians, or leading lay people may mainly be cerebral or intellectual, without being integrated into the whole of their personality and emotional life. They easily tend to rationalize their affections, including the erotic component, and dont grasp normal peoples aversion of homosexual behavior, of its dirtiness and the whole atmosphere around it, and often have only a rudimentary understanding of man-woman love and its erotic dimension. This is to ascertain a sad truth, a defect. Evidently, feeling heterosexually does not necessarily imply psychological maturity in non-sexual respects, however, in general heterosexual men and women (without heterosexual anomalies) are normal in masculinity and femininity, have normal masculine and feminine identifications.
Homosexually afflicted persons cannot reach this full masculinity or femininity, at best incompletely. Hence, to look at homosexuality with reference to the priesthood or other church functions exclusively in terms of sexuality leads to errors of judgment, as though it were just the question of whether or not the prospective priest can persist in a life of continence.
Important as the latter condition is, certainly in view of the reality that homo-feelings use to be considerably more obsessive and dominating ones mind than normal hetero-feelings, there is a lot more to take into account. Homosexual longings are not isolated drives but symptoms of the persons overall defective emotional growth to masculinity (femininity). This is not a subordinate mental area. Being a man (a woman) is part of the substance of the psychic nature, of ones personal identity. It is from this essential dimension that the person relates to others: to adults of his own sex and of the opposite sex, and to children.
A man who cannot feel one of the other men or not relate to and understand women from his psychological manliness suffers a serious blockade in person-to-person communication. That cannot be satisfactorily compensated by being or behaving in a sympathetic or charming way, by behavioral roles of being understanding, compassionate, entertaining, or popular, by exhibiting sweet-boy-to-his-mother behavior with respect to women, and the like.
I agree with the formula of auxiliary bishop Andreas Laun of Salzburg (Austria), a man who tries to help people with homosexual problems both charitably and realistically: Candidates for the priesthood should be well-balanced heterosexual men. That is an indispensable condition for functioning optimally in contact with those who are married and who are preparing for marriage.
At this point, I recall the programmatic text of Pope Paul VI in Humanae Vitae: for our generations of priest, one of the most urgent tasks is to work for holy marriages, that is what the bishops should do together with the priests, your collaborators: zealously. But how would that be possible for a man who does not possess the required inner capacities or masculine maturity? And let us not forget that someone who today is a priest with homosexual desires and a defective masculinity tomorrow may be a bishop with homosexual desires and a defective masculinity. It comes down to a matter of psychological assessment of crucial professional capabilities.
2.Immature masculinity also manifests itself in fatherhood, the father role. The average homo-priest is characterologically too weak to embody the stronger or harder aspects of the father role: to exert a firm, consistent leadership and where needed to correct, to educate and make use of his authority. It seems that priests and bishops whose friendly, affectionate fatherly attitudes are at the same time masculine and firm constitute a minority. That should be all the more reason to attentively consider this point when it comes to selecting them. In effect, the aforementioned personality shortcomings are intrinsically linked to the inherent emotional instability or neurotic nature of the homosexual orientation. We can only point to a few central realities about homosexuality here: it is a gender inferiority complex, a kind of neurotic immaturity or psychic infantilism or puerility resulting from imbalanced parent-child and sibling relations and failing adaptation to same-sex peers. It stems from childhood traumas at the same time as defective behavioral and emotional habit formation.
Homosexual attractions stay alive as long as the person suffering from them is unable to fully break loose from these deep-rooted attachments to emotions, views, and habits of his childhood or adolescence (The same as with other neurotic conditions). Since a couple of decades, it has become indecent to call this spade a spade, i.e., to point to the inherently neurotic nature of a sexual deviation like homosexuality, despite its lying openly at hand. This has important practical implications, for the private as well as professional life of persons thus afflicted.
A solid Dutch statistical study (of the university of Utrecht, 2001) reported that two thirds of homosexuals (many more than heterosexuals) go through periods of mental break down, depression, display anxiety syndromes, psychosomatic troubles, etc. Everyone who has experience with homo-priests will recognize this picture. Officially we are supposed to believe that everything less flattering to the social image of homosexuals must be the lamentable effect of discrimination. Also those who buy such a shallow explanation must however admit that people with homo-tendencies pose an enhanced risk of problems in their jobs and social contacts because of emotional unrest, immaturity, depression-proneness, paranoid tendencies, over-sensitivity or excessive self-centeredness.
Homo-priests, -deacons, -ministers, or -pastors are no exception here. Not seldom their inner tensions and frustrations incapacitate them to cope with the strains and stresses of pastoral care, adversities, disappointments or loneliness. Well-intentioned priests who take pain to discipline their homo-erotic fantasies remain nonetheless susceptible of relapsing when confronted with painful or disillusioning events, more so than well-balanced (non-neurotic) heterosexual colleagues. That way, they may slide down into a kind of double life, the priestly alongside the homo-erotic, albeit only in their imagination or solitary self-manipulation.
This danger is the more real when the man unconsciously views his erotic inclination as an expression (admittedly, morally dangerous) of the superior sensitivity of his special nature or emotional endowment; or when he dejectedly or rebelliously stops fighting it any longer. Either way, those who derail may end up as insolent and mendacious seducers, or become sex-obsessed, while their conscience is dulled. Dyed-in-the-wool gay types sometimes possess some peculiar charisma which makes them land in high positions in society; likewise, in the Church.
Like elsewhere, the ones within the Church who do not oppose their homosexual tendencies constitute smaller or larger informal networks, cliques. The members play into each others hands as for privileges and jobs.
A year ago, Stefan Kiechle S.J., a novice master in Nürnberg (Germany), disclosed his experience on this point. In several German seminaries and within several orders homosexual hierarchies exist, he said, which like all coteries that shun the light of the day work subversively and make others in the community dependent on them.
It are tumors, blighting the community and repelling normal men, if not expelling them from their midst. What Kiechle had the boldness to give a name is, in spite of certain recent measures, still not very exceptional. I might add that according to reliable information, the situation in certain European monasteries is much the same. And there are dioceses where a shadowy homosexual network can pull a string or two regarding assignments and nominations; that some such persons have been removed from their positions does not necessarily mean that the structures affected have been sufficiently cleaned up.
American-Brazilian Fr. Gino Nasini did his doctoral thesis in pastoral psychology (2001) on the behavior of acting-out homo-priests. His observations might as well have been collected in Europe. Usually, notes a Brazilian priest-psychologist quoted by Nasini, these ministers are described by their colleagues as intelligent, very creative, and effective. They have a way of impressing people favorably. They know how to win over their environment, because mostly they are sympathetic and obsequious.
On the other hand, they operate in a crooked manner, seldom without hidden intentions, and their inner discontent, emotional frustrations and lack of self-control are obvious. Through their sexual behavior they try to fill a void. Nasini himself summarizes: They impress as spiritual and meditative, with feminine gestures and a tendency to passivity. ... They are very well informed and very influential. They are eager to cajole those in power, play roles, and feign.
One priests experience was that homosexual acting out among priests often goes along with forms of aggression, laziness, and pharisaical behavior. One also finds bishops among them. Further, Nasini lists as the most frequent personality traits and habits: Too intensive intercourse with specific persons who are their subordinates; attitudes of distrust; authoritarianism; money-directedness in order to coddle their confidants; sometimes alcohol dependency; mood changes from euphoria to depression; views himself as a victim; may cause divisiveness; ignores the reality of facts and hides his problems to himself.
And: At times, he lives in inner loneliness and superficiality and can be aggressive to his colleagues. Driven more by their impulses than by their reason, some go on having homo-relations until they die of AIDS under the eyes of their bishop. Among homo-priests there is an increasing clustering characterized by the striving after ecclesiastical careers and economic power: rich parishes. Nasini doesnt mince his words. But he is right to do so, eyes have to be opened, among others, of those who prefer keeping them closed. The topic of chasing church careers is particularly serious, for sometimes the endeavor succeeds and thus homo-bishops or other homosexual key figures in high ecclesiastical functions appear. Such ambition flows from a neurotic need of self-affirmation, narcissism, and from a flight from the labors and toils of the daily pastoral work to which some such men do not feel equal on account of their personality defect and character weaknesses.
The homo-priests studied by Nasini belong of course to the most sick category and conclusions drawn from this group must be mitigated if applied to priests who try to live in continence. However, as I said above, there is little certainty that these well-meaning men can or do persist in the long run, there is ample evidence to prove this point. It is significant that one seldom, if ever, hears of a homo-priest or seminarian who, in imitation of saint Augustine, openly and humbly regrets his former homosexual activities and witnesses of his inner conversion, even if his story is a public secret. The final conclusion I arrive at is that it is highly undesirable to admit men with homo-feelings to the seminary, the priesthood, or other ecclesiastical functions.
The risk of harm to the Church and the faithful is simply too great, whereas the persons concerned are themselves exposed to inner dangers and conflicts that may be too overpowering for them to find their way out.
Mutatis mutandis, a similar conclusion must be drawn for women with lesbian problems. Perhaps lesbian inclinations of a really mild degree may on occasion be evaluated as less ominous and therefore be judged somewhat less strictly, provided the woman receives sound spiritual guidance, is upright and fully well-meaning, and her religious position does not challenge her feelings.
With reference to homosexuality, what criteria can be given for distinguishing an authentic calling to the priesthood, minor ecclesiastical functions, or to religious life? Even as there is authentic and false mysticism, there are authentic and pseudo-callings. Personality defects or handicaps are known to be reasons to doubt the authenticity of a calling. Often it seems that what is subjectively interpreted as a calling by the person concerned rather stems from his inability to cope with life, or other forms of immaturity or personality imbalance. Soft, tender-minded or feminine men whose masculinity is underdeveloped may especially feel attracted to the priesthood and in consequence are incontestably overrepresented in it. Men with homo-feelings (and other infantile erotic fixations like pedophilia) must be reckoned to this generic category. The best practical guideline seems to start with the assumption that homosexual tendencies indicate a pseudo-calling, which assumption should only be abandoned in case of compelling proof to the contrary.
Men with homo-feelings are liable to confuse religious sentiments, real or imagined, with basically ego-centered motives such as the wish to feel accepted and secure in a protected, unaggressive environment; to live among non-competitive persons of their own sex; to identify with a central, admired, beautiful role that does not call for virility. Being a priest ( deacon, pastor, monk, minister, rabbi, or vicar) may present itself as the solution of social and emotional shortcomings or handicaps. Fact is that men with homo-tendencies have been attracted to priestly and hieratic roles and professions in all times and cultures. From playing these roles they may derive the narcissistic satisfaction of being valued and respected as important persons, superior to the common man (elitist mentality) and exempt from the obligation to behave in a manly way, to be manly combative. Two (Dutch) examples. The popular anti-establishment politician and overtly homosexual Pim Fortuyn (subsequently murdered) related his persistent boyhood dream to become a Pope.
He identified with what he in his childish imagination perceived as a role of power and glamour of the man on the throne with the beautiful (feminine) robes, cheered by the crowd (Not a king or knight in full armor, like the fantasy of other boys would produce!). Much of this infantile identification was recognizable in his adult apparel and airs of specialty and superiority, though he acted it out in non-religious power roles. Jos Brink, a homosexual entertainer and actor, performed marriage and burial ceremonies on his own, outside any ecclesiastical context, in an outfit suggestive of a Catholic priest (It was dead serious, not a practical joke, and he knew how to arouse the sentiments).
A periodical of the Dutch Dominicans, who have a dubious reputation as to our subject, advocated the view that the priesthood is a specifically homosexual profession. As far as the interests of many homosexuals, male but also female, are concerned, the author had a point (Objectively, the proposal was perverse, of course). I reiterate that with an eye on this universal, non-religiously motivated affinity for priestly or priest-like functions and activities of homosexually inclined persons, which spring from a distorted gender identification, it is erroneous to accept them either as seminary students, deacons, or whatever other job of religious leadership. Nor should mild, not acted-out homo-feelings be regarded innocent.
And if the well-intentioned candidate for such a function is prepared to seek sound therapeutic assistance to overcome his propensity? Fortunately, some succeed indeed in conquering their orientation to a substantial degree, some even thoroughly and permanently. But even so, prudence prescribes not to admit such men to seminary or priesthood in the hopeful expectation that they will radically change in the course of time. That would be reverting the proper order of things. Proof of a radical and overall change (towards normal heterosexuality, normal masculine identification, and emotional stability) should be supplied before applying for the seminary, and part of the proof is about sustained change in behavior and inner feelings for several years (My proposal would be a minimum of 5 years). Predictions in individual cases are unreliable. However, in case of a radical change it is by no means assured that the man will still feel called; maybe his calling was not really supernatural.
An additional advantage of such strict selection standards is that they are a disincentive to men with homo-feelings to head for priestly functions. Today the Church in most West European countries is in need of men who have the character strength and persistence to build it up again, practically from scratch. That gigantic task requires normal, masculine priests, neither sexually infantile men, nor softies. More than ever, when it comes to screening Church personnel, a certainty should be taken for an uncertainty.
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