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Dear Emuna,
Our son is really enchanted by Christmas. He loves the lights and the trees and the presents. He likes to go to the mall and see the decorations and listen to the music. He doesn't want to sit on Santa's lap but he does want us to decorate our house and celebrate the day. He knows we are Jewish but he thinks it would be fun. I'm not sure how to approach him. He seems quite resentful that we don't have a comparable celebration.
Any help would be appreciated.
Proud Jewish Mom
Dear Proud Jewish Mom,
Does your son know how proud you are? How is your pride expressed? Our children need to see our Jewish pride in action, in positive ways. Are you marching on behalf of Israel together? Are you giving tzedaka together? Are you bringing Judaism into the home?
It's true that we don't have a comparable celebration. He ought to feel that Christmas can't possibly compare to Hanukkah! Telling your son that isn't enough; he needs to see and experience it. In order for this to happen, it is important for you to understand the significance of the holiday. Unfortunately, it has been trivialized and treated like a child's holiday, whereas it is a very deep and meaningful celebration. I can't go into details here but check out aish.com's Hanukkah section for explanations about the day and tips for involving your children. You can make it fun – dreidels, latkes, and presents – and meaningful – with references to Jewish history, Jewish pride and our special relationship with the Almighty.
It is our responsibility to show our children the joy and depth of Hanukkah. They may still think that Christmas lights are pretty, but the light of our menorah is the light of Torah, the light of a people who has taught the world about morality and a relationship with our Creator. Properly explained, that trumps a tree any time.
-- Emuna
Name Brand Theft/Returns
Dear Emuna,
My wife consistently buys brand name items only to return them after wearing them once. Her sister does the same. I come from a very honest, hardworking family, and we would never stoop to such a low. I have confronted her many times about this, and she knows how much I hate it, but I can't seem to get through to her. My respect for her and her family has definitely taken a hit because of this situation. Most importantly, we gave birth to a baby girl six months ago and I don't want my children to be raised thinking that this is acceptable behavior. I want my children to have an honest upbringing and to appreciate the items they purchase. I want them to know that through hard work they can obtain the items they want, but also that it isn't necessary to show off your brand names. I really don't know what to do, and I hope that this issue doesn't affect our seemingly good marriage. I just want to get through to her, and I believe this is the underlying issue in most of our arguments. Please help.
Simple and Straight
Dear Simple and Straight,
I understand your frustration. It is NOT the straight or honest thing to do. Unfortunately your wife seems to have grown up in a family that supports this type of behavior. Even if she wanted to change she would have to confront the behaviors and patterns of her whole life. In addition, she has had and continues to have the support of her whole family for this theft. It is in their interests that she continue her behavior. If she stops, they will all feel uncomfortable. So you have your battle cut out for you.
But you can't treat it like a battle. You need to approach in the gentlest way possible. (I'm going to assume that you've already tried a harsher approach and told her she is stealing.) It's a tough one. I think the best practical idea may be to put her in touch with someone you may know who owns a clothing store.
We have a friend who sells women's clothing. He has spoken with us about this practice, about how women bring back dresses with stains in the armpits or food stains and then boldly state that they never wore the dress and expect a total refund. He has discussed with us how much money he loses through this type of theft, how discouraging it is to store owners.
Perhaps if she meets a real live person who is affected by it (as opposed to an anonymous department store), she will appreciate the damage she is doing.
This is also a chance for an important discussion about parenting. What happens when you disagree? Who gets their way? Perhaps a Rabbi or other impartial third party should be brought in if you reach an impasse.
Don't be angry or adversarial. These are issues that the two of you need to work together to resolve. Ultimately your relationship and your marriage will be strengthened by the process.
-- Emuna
New Baby Driving Us Apart
Dear Emuna,
My husband and I are the proud parents of a six month old baby boy. He couldn't be more delicious and we couldn't be more excited. He is adorable and smart (of course) and the light of our lives. But he has also created some fissures in our marriage that I don't know how to repair. Before I gave birth, my husband and I were both very busy with our careers. I had a lot of energy and was able to also handle the care of our home and meal preparation. But now I'm exhausted. I don't have the time or energy to make dinner, let alone clean the house. And my husband is no help at all; he is still busy with his job and he expects everything at home to be as it was. I am very frustrated and feel unloved and unsupported. I don't want our little bundle of nachas to drive us apart. What should we do?
New Mom
Dear New Mom,
There are a few marriage issues I think you need to address, but first I have a practical question. Sometimes we test our husband's love for us by seeing what they will do around the house for us. This is a destructive habit. First of all, since you are both working, is it possible that you could hire cleaning help? That would take the burden off of both of you. Second of all, don't expect help without specific direction. After you give birth, your husband does not acquire extrasensory propensities. If you want his help, you need to ask for it and be very specific. Don't expect him to just notice the mess or just notice that dinner needs to be made. You need to tell him (ask) – "I'm completely exhausted; could you please pick up pizza tonight/make dinner for us tonight?" "Would you mind throwing in a load of laundry?" "It's been ages since the kitchen floor was swept. Could you do that for me?"
You need to ask and not get frustrated that he doesn't intuit what needs to be done. And you need to describe your days to him. He may not understand why you couldn't get to these tasks. Tell him what the days with the baby are like. If you are balancing work also, describe your challenges. Make him your partner.
Be sure to let him know that in your excitement over the baby, you haven't forgotten about him. Believe it or not, many men get jealous and resentful. They miss the time and attention that you used to lavish solely on them. Make sure to make time for the two of you. A six-month old doesn't make a lot of conversation. You can hold/feed/change the baby and talk to your husband at the same time. Make sure he knows that he is still the priority.
Having a baby is wonderful – and a big change. Don't underestimate the adjustment required and the effort needed. No parenting classes can really prepare you. Be sure to talk about it. Neither of you may really be aware of what's happening. But with good will and good communication, these issues should be resolved to everyone's satisfaction.
-- Emuna


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FORT HOOD, Texas (Reuters) - The U.S. soldier who admitted shooting dead 13 people and wounding 31 others at Fort Hood told a military sanity board that receiving orders to deploy to Afghanistan sooner than expected was "the trigger point" that set off his jihad-inspired attack.
Major Nidal Hasan, an American-born Muslim and U.S. Army psychiatrist, has admitted during his ongoing court-martial proceedings to opening fire at a medical complex at the sprawling military base in Central Texas in 2009, saying he switched sides in what he considered a U.S. war against Islam.
Hasan believed the United States was "going to war to eradicate sharia law" and he was unable to balance being a Muslim with being in the U.S. military, the sanity board report said, so he needed to "help my Muslim brothers overseas."
He saw his options as spreading the word of God, joining the Taliban and "doing something violent," according to a confidential report Hasan provided to Reuters through his former civilian defense attorney, John Galligan.
"The accused reported that getting deployment orders was a 'task from God to speed up his actions.' He acknowledged that his 'oath to God' was overriding his 'oath to America,'" the report said.
"Fighting for God was a noble deed," Hasan told the panel.
Galligan, who had previously released portions of the report to other media, offered two additional pages to Reuters after consulting with Hasan and in response to queries about what provoked Hasan to fire on his fellow soldiers, Galligan said.
Hasan, acting as his own defense attorney, has offered the report to prosecutors, but the judge, Colonel Tara Osborn, blocked it from being handed over and ordered prosecutors to ignore media reports about its contents.
Hasan received deployment orders dated October 29, 2009, saying he was to report to Fort Benning, Georgia, by November 28, 2009, for training after which he would be sent to Afghanistan. He said he expected to be sent to Afghanistan at least one year after his July 2009 transfer to Fort Hood.
"I was shocked ... I wasn't expecting (to deploy) this soon," Hasan told the panel, known as sanity board.
More than 70 people have testified so far in the court-martial, which began last week, including several witnesses who quoted Hasan, 42, as screaming "Allahu akbar" ("God is greatest" in Arabic) as he sprayed gunfire with his laser-sighted handgun on unarmed fellow soldiers on November 5, 2009.
Forensic expert witnesses this week chronicled a crime scene littered with shell casings and discarded cartridge magazines and victims' suffering, including Private Francheska Velez, who screamed "my baby! my baby!" in a futile plea to save her unborn child. She died after a bullet pierced her back and heart before resting in her right lung.
Kimberly Munley, a former sergeant with Fort Hood police who had a "violent" and chaotic gun battle with Hasan, testified on Friday both their weapons appeared to jam during the encounter before another officer shot Hasan.
Munley was shot three times and Hasan, who stumbled off, was left paralyzed from the waist down.
Hasan could receive the death penalty if the jury of 13 officers unanimously finds him guilty of premeditated murder. The U.S. military has not executed a service member since 1961.
Hasan, who attends court in a wheelchair, is acting as his own lawyer, though he has rarely cross-examined witnesses or mounted objections. On Friday, he rested his head in his right hand and rubbed his temple, appearing pale and wan in his camouflage military uniform with an American flag patch affixed to his shoulder.
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Taylor Renaud, a former wide receiver for Nova Scotia's Acadia University, is here to teach us this valuable lesson. Renaud was working out with his roommate, Mike Benson, the long-snapper for the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos and another former Acadia player. Benson was supposed to throw the ball to Renaud after Renaud made it through the footwork course a second time. Benson did not know that; he instead sent the ball hurtling toward Renaud's face after the first go-round. Renaud is hoping to land a free-agent deal with a team in the CFL. This likely will not be part of his highlight reel.
Also? A number of Canadian websites have been posting the video since last night, which brought this reaction from Benson:
Touchdown, eh!
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The enthusiasm for the home team spilled out. Mayor Eric Garcetti, in his Kings jersey and holding a beer can, dropped the F-Bomb on live TV.
Garcetti stood at the microphone on the Staples Center ice and told the crowd about rules politicians should not break.
"They say never, ever be pictured with a drink in your hand and never swear, but this is a big (expletive) day," Garcetti said, drawing a roar from the crowd and laughs and applause from the Kings players.
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Just to show that the off-color language was no mistake, the mayor's office then posted on Twitter, "There are a few rules in politics, one is never swear, but this is a #BFD."
Following the mayor at the microphone, former player and now Kings president of business operations Luc Robitaille poked fun at Garcetti, saying, "Well, we told our players not to cuss. Thanks."
Quest 4 the Cup: Kings v. Rangers
The rally was being televised live on Fox Sports West, and a commentator apologized to viewers after the network failed to censor the offending word.
The Kings clinched the Stanley Cup on Friday when they beat the New York Rangers, 3-2, at home in a historic double overtime victory against the New York Rangers.
Garcetti said he was looking forward hearing New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio sing "I Love LA," on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" after the East Coast mayor lost a Stanley Cup bet.


text: This film tells the story of 130 young men from Hawaii who, from the late 1930s through the early years of World War II, were part of a clandestine mission by the U.S. federal government to occupy desert islands in the middle of the Pacific. The first wave of these colonists was a group of Hawaiian high school students, chosen because government officials assumed Pacific Islanders could best survive the harsh conditions present on the tiny, isolated islands. For the young men, who were unaware of the true purpose of their role as colonists, what ensued is a tale of intrigue, courage, and ultimately, tragedy.


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In the first "Toy Story," 15 years ago (which feels more like 15 minutes ago), Andy was an imaginative little guy with a toy box team. The boy and his toys have had a lot of adventures – together, and when no one's looking, all on their own. But playtime's mostly over now that Andy's all grown up and going to college.
Great leaders defy odds. They face tremendous adversity and overcome it. They seem destined to lose, but win anyway.
And the truly great ones never do it alone.
Beacons of strength and courage, they rally their team. They carry their comrades, but aren't too proud to be carried either. We root for them in life, and of course, in the movies.
They don't all look or sound the same. They could be motivators, muckrakers, rebels, radicals, politicians, preachers, inventors, innovators or athletes.
Or they could be toys.
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Toys, like professional athletes, don't have a lot of time to truly shine. Their window of greatness is small and closing fast.
While most athletes, with constant wear and tear on the body, are lucky if they can play past their 40s, a toy's in its prime only as long as its owner is willing to play with it.
Instead of being benched, aging toys are shelved. Then, it's the attic, the donation box or the landfill.
And it all happens in the blink of an eye – which, if you're a parent (or a toy), is exactly how quickly childhood passes us by.
In the first "Toy Story" 15 years ago (which feels more like 15 minutes ago), Andy was an imaginative little guy with a toy box team that included a cocky space ranger (Buzz Lightyear), a charismatic cowboy (Woody), a self-conscious dinosaur (Rex), a Slinky Dog, a Potato Head and a piggy bank (Hamm).
The boy and his toys have had a lot of adventures – together, and when no one's looking, all on their own. But playtime's mostly over now that Andy's all grown up and going to college.
His toys, and of course his mom, knew this day was coming. But it doesn't make it any easier.
As Andy abandons his childhood bedroom for a dorm room, its contents are destined for one of four piles – college, donations, attic or out with the trash.
The toys (given life once again by voice actors Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Don Rickles) can pretty much live with any option but the last.
After a last-ditch effort at playtime fails, the toys brace themselves for storage – where we know they'll continue to have their own adventures, while just being there for Andy, if and when he needs them.
Then Woody ends up in the "college" box – but not for long, as a motherly mix-up sends the other toys to the curb, with the trash truck bearing down fast.
Miffed that they've been tossed aside – and unswayed by Woody's sensibilities – the toys decide to "donate" themselves, climbing into a box set for Sunnyside Daycare.
Woody goes along for the ride, but only to try to convince his playmates that they're needed back at Andy's attic.
The fearless cowboy leader's motto has always been "no toy gets left behind," but a warm reception and the smooth talking of an old huggable teddy bear, Lotso, has the toys convinced the grass is truly greener at Sunnyside, which leads Woody to escape on his own.
But his prodigal return is detoured by a loving little girl named Bonnie, who plays with care and creativity.
Once Woody and his longtime toy pals discover the dark secret of Sunnyside, things get really intense – as this "Story" becomes a fight for survival.
Several new toys join the playdate this time around – Andy's sister's Barbie finds her Ken (voiced by Michael Keaton); Lotso's voiced by Ned Beatty (who played Lex Luthor's bumbling henchman Otis in 1978's "Superman" and 1980's "Superman II"); Whoopi Goldberg is Stretch, a sticky, springy purple octopus; and Bonnie Hunt (Dolly), Timothy Dalton (Mr. Pricklepants) and Kristen Schaal (Trixie) also voice new recruits.
None can really stack up with our favorite plastic pals, who prove once again that you can teach an old toy new tricks.
But all tricks aside (including 3-D, an unnecessary addition to an already awesome masterpiece in animation), there's a sensational story – which, I'm willing to admit, caught in my throat more than once, left me maybe a little more than misty-eyed in the end, and most of all, made me want to plop down in the floor with my own son and his toys ... for as long as I possibly can.
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Admittedly, I don't know a lot about rugby.
It looks a little like a cross between American football and soccer. The players don't wear pads or helmets, and they generally beat the crap out of each other. They score by crossing a goal line with the oval-shaped ball or booting it over a goal post.
But that's OK, because "Invictus" isn't really a rugby movie anyway.
Instead, the sport is more a symbol of South Africa's historic post-apartheid reconciliation under President Nelson Mandela.
In the year between Mandela's historic 1994 election and the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the former freedom fighter (jailed for 27 years on an island prison) is looking for a way to unite his people.
He sees an opportunity in a bottom-of-the-heap rugby team – South Africa's Springboks – and its captain.
The Springboks, with the exception of the team's lone black player, are a symbol of apartheid for many black South Africans, who tend to root for whichever team's opposing the Springboks out of spite.
The rugged, square-jawed white rugby players look a lot like the thugs – and may even be the same thugs – who chased them out of their homes and tormented them under the system of government-sponsored racism and segregation.
Mandela, who more than anyone might be expected to raise a fist, instead extends an open hand to his former foes.
His years in prison, busting rocks and sleeping on the floor of a compact cell, were spent in meditation and have strengthened a spirit of forgiveness and a penchant for peace. It's a new outlook that he hopes is contagious in his country – scarred and weakened by years of separateness and in-fighting.
He wants to give them a taste of what it would be like to stand united – to cheer for a common cause – and he wants to show the world that this new South Africa can do just that.
The team will be the Springboks. The cause: A World Cup.
President Mandela's job in unifying South Africa is about as tough as they come – and of course it's going to take much more than a rugby run to accomplish. But winning the hearts and minds of the people – and inspiring them to overcome even their own expectations of themselves – is a big step, and one that he gives priority.
Important advisory meetings are often interrupted with rugby results – and Mandela breaks his own security rules to interact with and motivate the resurging rugby team.
Directed by Clint Eastwood, "Invictus" stars the incomparable Morgan Freeman as Mandela, the role that's been reserved for him for 10 years; and Matt Damon as rugby captain Francois Pienaar.
Both are exceptional in the movie, but South Africa is the star player – and ultimately has the most on the line.
So take a break from World Cup soccer, and watch a game that was about much, much more than numbers on a scoreboard.
Trailer time
They're only three apples high, and their names clearly define their character flaws – Jokey, Brainy, Hefty, Grumpy, Clumsy, Greedy, Vanity …
Their only hope at surviving New York City in their live-action adventure is the wise, wizardly Papa Smurf.
A lot could go wrong with "The Smurfs," voiced by an all-star cast including Jonathan Winters, Alan Cumming, Paul "Pee Wee Herman" Reubens, George Lopez, Jeff Foxworthy, Katy Perry and "SNL-ers" Fred Armisen and Keenan Thompson – and apparently featuring in live action roles Neil Patrick Harris (as a grown-up Johan, the blond boy from the toons?) and Hank Azaria (as Gargamel).
What could go right? I guess they could sell a lot of toys.
The little blue invasion is set for Aug. 3, 2011.
Robert McCune is editor of The Independent in Massillon, Ohio. Contact him at email@example.com.


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ArsTechnica writer Casey Johnson this weekend documents some of the silliness, and actual harm, that occurs in the tech world when it comes to designing products for women, and how product designers can avoid it:
The poorly thought-out tech product for women hardly needs an introduction. Rare is the week that goes by without a company (or a Kickstarter) deciding that there just aren't enough products for women amid the macho-dominated technology landscape and rolling out a new pink monstrosity.
I definitely recall when some of the products listed in the article came out and the eye rolling that ensued. The Microsoft R&D Bra that absurdly tried to determine emotions to help prevent stress related over eating. The ePad Femme which included features described by Lindy West as "weight loss tips, skinniness assistants, svelte-boday tools, and buns managers." And we all know what pens real women use.
Casey has some solid snark in here:
Many people, not just women, like things that are designed well, and many people, not just women, will avoid buying something if it is not appealing. If you are a man, think back to a point in your life when you were shopping and said, "This thing is nice, but it's hideous and appears to have been designed by an alien merely guessing at how humans work—therefore pass." Were you, at that time, a woman?
And pairs it up with this flowchart which I think should have specified "desirable to women" in the title to clarify its intent, but does a pretty good job summing up the article:
Of course, even when things are designed to be simpler for the masses and not specifically for women, you might get charged as creating an effeminate product anyway, as Petticoat Despot pointed out months ago.


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Barnum girls take control of Cook County
Barnum's lady Bombers started off the night of December 18 taking on the Cook County Vikings in a double header with the boys game to follow. Bomber Daron Mainville began the night getting the opening tip off for the Bombers; Mainville also put up the first points of the night. The Cook County Vikings fell behind in the beginning, but continued to fight and began to close the gap. Bomber Megan Nelson began to drive the lane to enable Bomber Cheyanne Johnson to get open to drop in two three -pointers. Bombers Emily Miletich and Lauren Hultgren both added two points each, helping to lead the Bombers to a 28-22 point halftime.
The Bombers came out of halftime with a newfound energy to run past the Vikings, with Mainville nearly outscoring the Vikings on her own with 10 second-half points. Nelson also continued to drive the lane to add in another eight points. Johnson once again attacked from behind the three-point line, before finally driving inside to score.
Mainville led the ladies' scoring with 20 points, followed by Nelson with 16 points. Johnson ended the night with 12 points, three three-pointers, one two-pointer, and one freethrow. Hultgren ended the night with three points. Miletich rounded out the scoring for the Bombers with two points to give the Bombers a 53-34 point victory.


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That last panel is downright GORGEOUS.
No words necessary. I am speechless.
Agreed, last panel is beautiful. Such a touching moment, these last two pages :)
It's over?!?! What about all our conspiracy theories?! Ben's brothers?? Oh noooooo!!!
(Um, I mean, thanks, it was awesome!)
Oh, wait, I think I get it. This was all about Ben proving himself, accomplishing, really being a historian and someone who Did Something.
Much like story arc 1 was about Charlie realizing what she did was Doing Something too.
The interesting thing is that nobody but Ben will ever know what he really did, yet in its way, it's more significant (at least to one person) than anything his brothers ever did.
This wsbetie makes things hella easy.
All the little details to wrap this up — the ghost dissolving, disappearing in a bright shaft of sunlight the way he first appeared in a dark room — the waving grass — Charlie's name tag in her coat — all the little throwbacks to the beginning of the arc and all the little significant moments. Brilliantly done wrap-up. Standing ovation!
Just… WOW!
I have to say Very well done. I really enjoy this story and look forward to more of your work.
Abso-freaking-lutely gorgeous. What a beautiful way to finish up this arc. I'm left speechless.
Absolutely fantastic. Cannot wait for the next arc! ;0; *applause*
It's moments like this that are why this is my favorite webcomic.
Hot dang that's some beautiful art!
I know it's been said multiple times before but it's really quite inspiring how much both the writing and the art have improved since the first strip. I have no idea where you're going to go from here (where *do* you go from a ghost in your attic?) but I can't wait to find out.
OH MY GOSH SUCH BEAUTIFUL ART ASDFGDFGHDSGHSH. LOVE. The idea of our ghostie becoming one with the breeze and floating all over Dovecote Crest, 'touching' our characters as he goes by – I love it. (Also, return of Tess's hawt teacher love interest! Haven't seen him in a little while). I really like how Tess looks so carefree in the fourth panel. Also, Ben to me looks incredibly cute in the second panel, I'm not sure why. I just like his expression.
Can someone remind me… what did happen to the ghost of Matthew Rose? Do we know? Did he disappear after the little 'going back in time' episode with Charlie and Ben?
Oh, and I almost forgot! Brilliant pun in the page's title XD Not least because it's a reference to Charlie and Ben's favourite film!
Bex, I think he was already at peace, no unfinished business. He survived the war and was able to return to his family – so it was known what happened to him. It's the ghost who's story was lost that needed help.
.My plan is to firstly know when seonome is seeking to contract (they want the name of my person), then present a "notice of offer" which will include my fee schedule (yet to be drafted) and when demanded to "act" simply "play my defined role" which is to QUESTION. It seems to me this house of cards starts to fall down when avoiding conflict by continually questioning. I will be "lifting" or "piercing" the "corporate veil" so will not only charge the corporate fiction but the men and women acting as agents (council workers, police, magistrates etc) as I've discovered all these fictions have UC registered numbers (unincorporated companies).I was reasoning that the best way of educating these idiots who are "just doing there jobs" to hit them in the pocket. When they fail to pay the bill, take them to civil court.This may be over simplification, but my time is precious therefore chargeable, this seems logical and rational to me.Can't wait for the "Brotherhood" site as the implication from Guy was it would be what he has found to actually WORK.Will stay in touch matey, keep ranting!Dream
And I thought I was the sensible one. Thanks for setting me straight.
Walking in the presence of giants here. Cool thinking all around!
Coming back to this page a day later, I must add that this arc has given me some enormous respect for Ben, although I already did love his character. But he followed through and proved himself and his being at Dovecote, and he helped our ghostie move on. Once again, awesome job to both of you. This arc was beautiful.
I'm kind of confused. Why did Charlie just drop her involvement with the ghost? If it was because she thought it was over and Ben didn't tell her it wasn't, then why didn't Ben tell her? I mean, she's the one who first saw the ghost, so you'd think she'd deserve and want to see it through to the end.
Also, are we to take the ghost's similar appearance to Ben as just coincidence, or is there a chance they are related? It would also explain why the ghost was most drawn towards Ben, but Ben never seemed to address the possibility.
OMG the art on this page is gorgeous. Ben looks so sad to see the ghost go – he did what he was asked to do, but it's like he invested all this time, and I think he really started to care.
I'm really curious about the picture of Matthew Rose's family. His wife and daughter look an awful lot like Tess. I'd love to find out if there is a connection.
Beautiful story. That's why I hate to be picky about this one detail. The hands are wrong. In frame 4 Butterfield is reaching out with his left hand. In frame 5, his right hand is over the pension document. In frame 6 his right hand is at his side and he's drawing his left hand back.
What I find remarkable is the way you've drawn Butterfield. In your Oct. 15 piece, standing in the moonlight, he looked "ghostly" and translucent. But in this page, standing in full sunlight, he looks so tangible. The only thing "off" about him is his eyes. This almost seems as though Ben might have still had doubts about his existence until now. Now he's finally "real", which seems like a good reason for Ben's pensive, almost sad look at the end. Great job.
The sparks of Butterfield's spirit spinning away in the breeze reminds me of the poem that reads
"Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow,…."
–Mary Elizabeth Frye (1932)
Love this… so beautiful. This story arc was so incredible, I am a little sad that it is over, but am so excited to see what is next…
Second panel is creepy, jus' sayin'. However, the page itself is totally awesome, perfect, late-summer sun, just perfect. And I think that everyone has a happy ending except Ben, truthfully. The fact that he's still in shadow while the rest are in sun is one tip-off, but also that panel just doesn't give me the sense of relief that the others do. I anticipate Ben being more moody, with a bit more shadows in the next arc.
I want more Jeremy! Can we have more Jeremy, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease? *puppy-dog eyes*
So frikkin amazing. Good job!! <3
This whole are was just amazing! I love Soldier ghost stories and this just made me happy inside!
I have never actually gotten shivers from a webcomic before, until now. 5/5 stars. Epicness.
I only just discovered this webcomic. I archived binged right through it . I rarely comment- but, wow, such beautiful work. I always pay particular attention to the hands and these hands looked great. But, I'm most impressed with the characters expressions. They don't even have to speak and I got the message. I notice no updates since Jan, I hope to enjoy more of your work at some point. Thank you and I'm currently using your medieval peasant wallpaper, it made me laugh :)
why are there not more comic pages after this?
is this the end??? if so – noooooooooooooooooooooooo!
I love this comic!…And now I need sleep…Crud.
That was… chillingly beautiful. A wonderfully gorgeous story arc, it sent shivers down my spine! You've got yourself a dedicated reader now!
The way you draw light is simply stunning. That last panel is gorgeous!


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Since I'm dealing with the distinction between sequential continuous and continuous maps at the moment I came to ask myself once again what can be said about spaces where these two notions agree (sequential spaces). Of course we all know that metric spaces and more generally first-countable spaces are sequential and in the literatur it seems that often metrizability or first-countability is only assumed in order to not need to distinguish between sequential continuity and continuity.
I'm mostly interested in spaces that arise naturally in functional analysis, i.e. subspaces of topological vector spaces. A well known theorem says that a hausdorff topological vector space is metrizable iff it is first-countable. I tried to find out what could be said about sequential t.v.s. Are sequential t.v.s. metrizable too? Are there any reasonable t.v.s. that are sequential but not metrizable?


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Saints have completed the signing of Crystal Palace goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
Southampton have signed Alex McCarthy from Crystal Palace on a three-year deal.
McCarthy's arrival follows hot on the heels of the departure of Paulo Gazzaniga, who has joined Segunda Division side Rayo Vallecano in Spain for a season-long loan spell.
McCarthy, 26, has represented England at U21 level on three occasions after making his breakthrough with Reading during the 2012/13 Premier League season.
He then departed the Madejski Stadium and swapped Berkshire for London, making the switch to Queens Park Rangers.
A move to Crystal Palace soon followed, but with the signing of Steve Mandanda this summer, McCarthy has slipped down the pecking order and moved to Saints to continue his development.
Executive Director of Football Les Reed said:
"Once again, I am delighted to welcome another player to the squad at Southampton.
"We now have two quality English goalkeepers who have both represented the country at International level.
"I am confident that Fraser will soon be Englands number one, and in Alex we have a young player who has already had a taste of the England senior squad, as well as excellent experience at Under-21 level.
"Alex is ambitious and will be pushing for a starting place every time he gets the opportunity, which can only be good for Fraser and a shining example for Harry Lewis and the younger keepers below.
"Working with Dave Watson, our keepers can only get better and, who knows, we could have two Saints stoppers at the World Cup in two years time."


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Connecting the Operational Plan
Posted by jpbarela in Connect for Health on January 26, 2014
Connect for Health Colorado (C4HCO) sits midway between a government agency and a startup. As a government agency it purpose was defined to create an individual and small group marketplace for health insurance. As a startup it still had to find a "product market" fit or a method for actually creating the marketplaces and then once finding a product market fit scaling that method to reduce costs or increase the marketplace.
I can be argued that C4HCO has found a product market fit for individual health insurance but the recently released operating report doesn't provide a good indication that C4HCO knows how this was done or how it will scale. Furthermore the operating report doesn't provide a clear prioritization of the remaining "startup" tasks. Will C4HCO be focusing on scaling the individual marketplace? Does C4HCO believe that it has achieved product market fit in the individual insurance market? How does small group fit into all of this? Does C4HCO have an overall business model to organize all of these questions?
Connect for Health Sustainability: Premiums
Posted by jpbarela in Connect for Health, Finances on December 23, 2013
Last week I discussed some of the problems with some of the initial work around Connect for Health's financial modeling. The next step is start breaking down the individual lines in the Connect for Health(c4H) . The first step is breaking down the top line revenue. An initial updated model can be found here.
There are two key assumptions in the revenue figures, enrollment and premiums, and a factor that is primarily in C4H control, the administrative fee for policies sold through the c4h. For the moment, we take the baseline enrollment figures as given and only make adjustments based on other modeling. That leaves the interaction between the administrative fee and premiums as the only remaining item to model.
Connect for Health Sustainability Needs to be More Dynamic
Posted by jpbarela in Connect for Health, Finances on December 18, 2013
As the number of enrollments in Connect for Health has come in lower than expectations some of the focus has shifted to the future sustainability of the organization. While some initial projections released last week show that even on the reduced enrollment figures there may not cause a dramatic increase in the administrative fees charged to carriers.
More problematic is the lack of dynamism in the projections. A lower enrollment number implies a higher admin fee. However, the higher admin fee is not reflected in a higher premium in the lower enrollment scenario which raises the question of whether the lower enrollment projection captures the possibility of death spiral at the lower enrollment leads to increasing admin fee leading to lower enrollments.
More importantly, the fixed operational and technical budget are never varied. One of the most important questions facing the current board is what types of projects should be green lighted to increase enrollment and decrease cost. Without some linkage between costs and enrollments it implies that enrollment is completely out of management's hands.
The lack of modeling around the link between costs and enrollments also sidesteps difficult but important questions around the more fundamental nature of Connect for Health. What is a realistic customer acquisition cost Connect for Health? What is the customer retention cost for eligibility redetermination and re-enrollment? What happens if the cost of outreach or customer acquisition for a substantial number of eligible consumers is too high for what is seen as an acceptable revenue basis?
In many cases it is not the projection but the modeling that leads to the projection that are the key value of projection. This modeling leads to key assumptions that initially be hidden. The modeling also creates a great opportunity to build in early feedback cycles that enable a management team to alter outcomes.
Over the next few weeks I'll be building some of the more detailed modeling to create more complete Connect for Health sustainability projection.
Some Thoughts on the Connect for Health Metrics
Posted by jpbarela in Exchanges, Health Care, PPACA on December 16, 2013
Connect for Health has released detailed metrics on enrollments through November and some summary data for the first week in December. Here are some of my thoughts on the metrics. Note that these are based on my general understanding of the industry and not an analysis of rate filings or other sources.
What Happens if They Don't Come?
Posted by jpbarela in Exchanges, Health Care, PPACA on November 1, 2013
As the storm continues to gather around the healthcare exchange's troubles, the news media is beginning to fixate on a new question: What happens if the young and healthy don't come? At what date have Healthcare.gov and the state exchanges lost the young invincibles that are the key the law's long term success? Won't health care reform be doomed when Healthcare.gov crashes on black Friday?
Don't panic!
The US healthcare system has been compared to a gigantic mega-tanker and that analogy is particularly apt in this case. The exchanges early floundering will certainly impact the course of health insurance rates. However unlike a modern tanker, health insurance carriers don't have a GPS to pinpoint the course change but are still using tools closer to compasses and half completed current charts.
HIX Startup Ecosystem
Venture Beat had a recent article on options for startups and venture capital and exchanges. While Exchanges present an opportunity, new stratups just entering the market should focus on the growing ecosystem around the Exchanges rather competing directly on or for the Exchanges.
- Backend support – While appealing from a public service standpoint, this isn't a strong option for new investment. Your customer base for HIX back ends is public sector entities. This means long RFP cycles, budgets that are consistently under pressure, and customers whose priorities may change every two years. Brand new startups are unlikely to be able to compete in public sector procurements where references and high fixed cost investments like local staff or high liability insurance requirements.There are also several strong first mover advantages for the existing players. The first is risk aversion of the customer base. Public sector customers are more likely to choose a bad existing stable solution over new innovative solution since the rewards for innovation are relatively small but the penalties for failure are immense. A second concern is budgetary. The original appropriation for Federal grants to state based exchanges ended this year. While it is likely that some money will be available for the 38 states who are currently relying on the Federal Exchange there may be not be resources for a completely new system.
- Helping Private Exchanges with new branding – While it may be tempting to compete directly on an Exchange, public or private, it's important to recognize that insurance product cycles are relatively long, even in private exchanges. All insurance products sold to individuals need regulatory approval by October of the year before they are sold. This means that a new product for 2015 have less than a year to be created, marketed, and approved by regulators. Products sold through large employers do not have the same regulatory deadline but have similar process deadlines where decisions on employer plans are often made over the summer. This is especially true with large changes that may require a coordinated communication plan o employees.At the same time health plans may seek better engagement tools mid year. Tools that can either raise an Exchange plans mind share like enhanced customer service or marketing tools may need to be deployed mid-year after the product development cycle because these pieces are often not required to be filled with regulators or require contractual adjustment with an employer's workforce. Startups targeting larger contracts in this area also need to be aware of the Medical Loss Ratio(MLR) and whether a portion of the costs of the engagement tool may be considered a claims expense.
- Customer education & services – There is definitely a need for better informational products. The difficulty is developing a viable monetization and business strategy for direct to consumer services. Both public and private HIXs will also be working on educated consumers for free. Some Exchanges may seek help in developing these products many will see this activity as a core competency and key differentiator.At the same time HIXs are creating a new class of advisors, navigators. Navigators, health insurance brokers, and accountants, because of the complications of the tax credit, may have the resources to pay for differentiated informational products to offer their clients. These advisers also have a different needs than the average consumer and provide a niche for startups.
- Financial services for HIX world – This is another area where focusing on the small and medium enterprises may provide a better solution. Many larger health systems have been preparing for higher patient cost sharing under the guise of "revenue management". Whether the solo practitioner realizes the impact and has a solution is an open question. An interesting problem/opportunity is the shear number of changes a small office will have to deal with in the next year from meaningful use, the potential changes in billing due to HIXs, and ICD-10. A new startup dealing with only one of these issues may not be able to gain much traction but there is an opportunity to partner with other organizations to provide the full solution suite.Providing direct to consumer tools may be harder and there may be a much more limited market than anticipated in the article. Medicaid and child health plan eligibility, which in most states is free, is based on monthly income so a family that loses the primary breadwinners paycheck may instead qualify for a free health plan rather than require a short term loan. The regulations also require subsidized individuals to have access to non-traditional payment methods offering some possibility for non-traditional payment sources. The regulations also provide for a 90 day grace period so many insurers rather than a third party may become credit supplier for more affluent customers with cash flow problems.
- Self-Triage Services – This area is another need but the trick is monetization.
While Exchanges offer compelling opportunities many of big obvious "whale" opportunities may have already passed. Instead new startups may want to focus on supporting the vast ecosystems that will be generated by the Exchanges.
MOOPs and Long Term Cost Control
Posted by jpbarela in Health Care, Payment Reform, PPACA on August 27, 2013
While many people have expressed concerns over the administrations delay in implementing the ACA limits on the maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP), the MOOP delay is a broader reflection of the tension in the ACA between coverage and cost containment. Delaying a requirement explicitly for data linkages either shows the difficulty of moving the complex fragmented US healthcare system or signals an administration that is still focused on coverage and doesn't have a clear focus on how to solve the cost problem.


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A storm system in the Florida Straits strengthened to a tropical depression Sunday, NBC News reported.
The tropical depression was south of the western tip of the Florida Keys and was moving west late Sunday afternoon. It was expected to move back east and travel over Florida by Thursday and Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Gov. Rick Scott has warned South Florida residents to have an emergency plan in place in the event of flooding. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain could fall over the southern half of Florida through Wednesday, and some parts could get 6 inches, the hurricane center said.
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I buy free-range eggs, mainly because I think the ethical treatment of animals is important, especially when it comes to food production.
The assortment of free-range eggs seems to have increased over the past few years, and a simple scan of the supermarket aisle provides many brands all proudly stamped with 'Free-Range'.
But is free-range all it's cracked up to be? The image I have of free-range hens is of a flock frolicking about in green pastures, coming inside at night to roost. The reality is starkly different.
Egg producers are currently able to claim that they are 'free-range' with no standards set to prove it.
In the early 1900s, half of Kiwis kept chickens to produce eggs and animal welfare has long been a concern: By 1910, alongside the rise of specialised mass-production (which was beginning to replace the home-reared eggs) came discussion in the Journal of Agriculture, which stated that 'The proper housing of fowls is one of the most discussed questions of the day. ... The old, closed in and ill ventilated house must go.'
Today, SAFE says that 8 out of 10 kiwis want to see battery farming banned, yet the new regulations (the Animal Welfare (Layer Hens) Code of Regulation) which came into force in December last year have failed in this regard.
The Ministry for Primary Industries has made the move to ban the current 'standard' or 'battery' cages by 2023, but have allowed 'colony' farming - another type of cage. SAFE says that in 'colony' cages, hens will still be living on a space little more than the size of an A4 piece of paper which seems very small indeed.
These days New Zealand produces over one billion eggs, most of which are consumed locally. Free-range farms supply 9.7% of eggs in New Zealand and a relatively small group of 47 farmers produce all of the cage-laid eggs.
So how can you be sure that your poachies come from happy hens?
Some egg brands give the impression they're "approved" or "certified" by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA). This is simply greenwash as the NZFSA doesn't approve or certify any eggs.
The claim of 'free-range' does not necessarily mean that the hens have been subject to any special treatment whatsoever as it is not attached to any standards - a conniving battery farmer could claim this without necessarily breaking the law.
In an effort to quell the concerns of consumers, some brands have even invented their own standards, but they are not independently verified by any third party.
If you want to be sure about the welfare of your eggs, then look for organic eggs with either an 'AsureQuality Organic' or 'BioGro' certification. This independent standard ensures that hens have outdoor access, limits flock size to 2,000 hens and does not allow their beaks to be trimmed (which stops them eating each other when stressed) or hen-food to be dyed so that egg yolks come out looking healthy.
Even the SPCA tick allows for beak-trimming and food dying and sets a much higher threshold for flock size at 4,000 hens. Is this saying that it is okay to stress these animals to the point that they become cannibals?
While clearly it won't be feasible for everyone, maybe the best solution is to get a few chickens for the back yard. That way you will know for sure that they are truly free-range.
The Auckland Council bylaws allow you to keep up to 6 hens (so long as you follow their minimum standards) and the average production is one egg per day. This would save you the worry of searching for dubious standards and the cost of knowing that your breakfast comes from happy hens.


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Our Scout Programs believe there should be absolute certainty regarding our membership policies and our policy of inclusion and non-discrimination. Every Scout is educated about our position so that they may be comfortable, understanding and appreciative of the Scout Code of Adventure Scouts USA.We are a nationwide American Scout Programs. We charter local teams to provide the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA to all who wish to participate on a non-discriminatory basis. The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA are not affiliated with any of the other American Scout Programs and, in fact, each team in our Scout Programs is independent from any of the others. That said, we are brothers and sisters to other Scout Programs and encourage participation in a Scout Program.
The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA believe a motivating force in one's life is a belief in something greater than oneself. Our Scout Programs make no attempt to interpret or define a spiritual approach to life. Rather, we ask members to establish for themselves the nature of their own beliefs. Specific religious or denominational affiliation is not a requirement of membership in the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA.
Ours is an educational program designed to help our Scouts live their lives as Scouts, according to the principles of the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA and the global Scout Movement. Our modern programs have been designed to evolve. Our Scouts choose, organize, and lead their own programs. Participation encourages the Scouts to develop their values and leadership skills and to develop personally. Our Scout Programs are co-ed, which encourages each person to develop to their maximum potential.The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA believe that opportunities should be equal and earned, and the measure of an individual ought to be their talent, ability and the content of their character.The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA respect the values and beliefs of each of its members and encourages all to be themselves, yet still maintains high standards with regard to the appropriate conduct of all its members. We do not permit the advocacy or promotion of any aspirations and principles other than those of The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA Scout Program.
Participation in The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA is a privilege. We expect all participants, at all times, to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles of the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA. Harassment, hazing or abuse of any kind is not tolerated under any circumstances.For over 90 years, the global Scout Movement has contributed valuable ways of living one's life and leading one's life. The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA are proud to play our part in continuing the time-honored tradition of the Scout Movement.
A pillar of the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA is our acceptance of differences. The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA believe that the equal and ethical treatment of all people is a primary component of good character. We seek to instill these values through the use of learning by doing. We promote strong families and strengthen family values; we promote the development of strong bonds of friendship. The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA believes that living one's life with good character counts.
The Adventure Scouts USA Scout Promises
Discovery Scout (2 to 4 year olds)
We care and we share.
Rising Star Scout Promise (5 to 10 year olds) As a Rising Star Scout I love my familyAnd my friends,Our community and country too.
I wonder about it all, stand tall and true,And I Give my Best in all I do.
North Star Scout Promise (11 to 18 year olds)
We are united in our common interests and by bond in our hopes and dreams. I am unique, responsible for my life physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. I will live a life of purpose and by the Scout Code. I value family, friends, community, and will honor my country.
The Adventure Scouts USA Scout Code
A Adventure Scouts USA Scout is: Trustworthy;A Good Person;A Responsible Citizen;A Good Friend and Brother or Sister to all Other Scouts;Honest and Respectful; Responsible and Caring;Loyal and Ready to Help.These are not just nice-sounding words. They have meaning. Let them guide you wherever you go, in everything you do. As you say them, resolve to live by their meaning.
The Adventure Scouts USA Scout Spirit
Adventure Scouts USA Scouts seek to find the best in themselves and others. Adventure Scouts USA Scouts recognize that every individual person is unique and value each person's individual character. By aspiring to find the good in everyone, and by acting in complete equality, Scouts in the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA live by the American spirit.The Adventure Scouts USA Scout Motto"Give Your Best!" The Adventure Scouts USA Vision
We are committed to providing the highest level of member service of any organization or program in the United States. We will be the benchmark for all member service oriented organizations and programs. We have created democratic, fully nondiscriminatory Scout Programs which allow our Scouts an unprecedented level of choice to develop responsibility, good character, creative and critical thinking skills, and to live a life of purpose. We instill in our Scouts a desire to improve life-long, to help others, and a belief in something greater than oneself.
Our Scouts choose, organize, and lead their own activities and meetings. The Scouts create their own programs, based on the adventures they wish to have. Our Team Counselors, adults, are only there to counsel the Scouts and to set reasonable limits on whatever the Scouts themselves decide to do. The Scouts decide for themselves how they spend their time and the counselors only provide assistance, where needed, to ensure the safety of those endeavors. Team Counselors may also provide additional resources, when appropriate, to help the Scouts achieve the goals the Scouts have chosen to attempt.
Whether or not a particular endeavor is a success is determined by the Scouts themselves, as were the goals that the endeavor was intended to achieve.
The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA give our Scouts the opportunity to assess and develop their own criteria of achievement by consensus and peer review.
The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA use a system of Challenges, decided upon and developed by the Scouts themselves, which each Scout must meet through their own initiative. Scouts evaluate the performances of other Scouts, based on their own personal experience in meeting that Challenge. Success is determined by consensus and peer review, based on their shared experiences. Team members encourage every other member of the team to meet the Challenge head-on and surpass it with one another's support. Scouts learn by doing, and ask that each Scout give their best. The Scouts ask of other Scouts nothing that they themselves have not already accomplished, and are personally knowledgeable of exactly what it takes to succeed.
When go they out into their communities to learn and participate in Challenges or to achieve some other self-determined goal, such as working with firefighters or Web site designers, our Scouts do so with people who are actually earning their living in the mainstream of that undertaking, gaining practical hands-on experience.
The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA give our Scouts the opportunity to develop true citizenship and personal responsibility. Our Scouts develop their own code of conduct, based on the concepts of honesty and fairness that everyone understands. The guiding principle is that everyone must always give their best and strive to meet, if not surpass, the mutually agreed upon Challenges. To that end, everyone supports everyone else, encouraging one another to excel wherever possible.
Because the activities are self-directed, everyone understands their goals and their part in achieving them. Success is achieved not so much by checking off boxes on a list but by rising to the occasion and giving it one's all. Mutual respect and admiration are natural by-products of giving your best, as is the success that generally follows.
The result is that, by their own mutual consensus, our Scouts give their best to make themselves better and better, so that all may profit by it. In so doing, they not only make themselves better and more competent individuals, but also better and more involved citizens.
The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA encourage our Scouts not only to decide for themselves but also to decide as a group. They are presented with Challenges and Choices, but it is up to them to decide, as both individuals and members of a team. They decide which Challenges and Choices to take part in.
Our Scouts, as a team, choose the elements of their uniforms from a list of uniform elements, each of which was chosen by a national committee of their fellow Scouts.
Similarly, a national committee of Scouts determines the Challenges which our Scouts can choose to achieve.
The Scout Programs of The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA offer our Scouts the freedom to choose in each aspect of our Scout Programs, enabling them the freedom to choose a productive, service-oriented life for the betterment of themselves and their communities.
Discrimination is the act of making distinctions between people on the basis of category without regard to individual merit. The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA are distinguished because we are the only fully nondiscriminatory Scout Programs in the United States.
The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA are committed to inclusion in all forms and equality in practices and policies. We integrate equality into every part of our Scout Programs, at every level, in every resource, practice and policy. We operate our Scout Programs within the American Spirit, and it is our wonderful diversity that is one of the attributes that make our nation so great.
Participation is valued and suggestions always appreciated. We are consciously efficient and prudent with all resources and financial support. At the core of our efforts is the development of modern FUN activities for our Scouts and Members. These activities are offered to all our Scouts, and their leadership on a meaningful non discriminatory basis is always valued. We value the content of an individual's good character. Since the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA are inclusive and bridge every community, our Scouts have the privilege of working together with those from differing backgrounds and life experiences. Our Scout Programs encourage teamwork and yet favorably encourage each of our Scouts to confidently be themselves although they are part of a team.
Our Welcome Sign is for Everyone
It is a sad truth that many children and their families have been turned away from youth organizations and told they cannot participate. The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA are truly inclusive. We encourage all those of good will to see how they can participate in our Scout Programs. The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA create a safe welcoming environment for all. We are aware that people are often categorized based upon their appearance, their economic background, physical features or abilities. These categories contribute to unfairly failing to see the potential in someone and restricting their future. The Adventure Scouts USA Scout Program sees everyone's potential and encourages pursuit of each Scout's interests. We believe each deserves success based on that Scout's hopes, dreams, and passions.
Ways in Which We Are Nondiscriminatory
When prosperity includes even those with less, the satisfaction is all the greater. Our Scout Programs celebrate inclusion, and no one is left out because they cannot afford traditional participation or require accommodation. Consequently, our Scout Programs are inclusive and do not isolate those who have different qualities. Therefore, our Scout Programs treat everyone with profound respect and dignity. We believe each and every one has a right to achieve an earned destiny, of their own choosing, which is dependent upon their unique abilities, talents and the content of their character.
Our Scout Programs are co-ed. Girls and boys are both invited to join. From school, to home, to work, to family, life is co-ed. We believe our Scouts should participate in their activities as they will lead their lives - with boys and girl and men women contributing side by side. All of the programs of Adventure Scouts USA are co-ed, and consequently everyone enjoys equal opportunities. In the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA, Jasmine and Justin both can be pirates. Our Scouts have the opportunity to discover their strengths and talents by playing any character they choose in the action hero portion of our Scout Programs,.
Although we are a co-ed Scout Program, in which everyone enjoys equal opportunities, we do recognize there are differences in abilities. An example of which is, some people run faster than others do. Consequently, we have chosen to have our athletic activities focus on encouraging everyone reaching the finish line, rather than who came in first, while still fostering our Scouts' competitive spirit. We appreciate there are differences between gender and abilities, and recognize there are different needs. We encourage each of our Scouts to value their differences and the things they have in common with others, while inspiring them to reach their own potential.
Our Scout Programs welcome Scouts who are physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged. Our Scouts all participate. Our Scout Programs go the extra mile to make sure those with challenges can still participate. If additional equipment is necessary, we make sure it is sought. We make sure all our Scouts get the opportunity to participate and build confidence. Our Scouts get the opportunity for shared experiences with other Scouts who may be different from themselves.
Scouts of all faiths and worldviews are welcome in our Scout Programs. We offer our Scouts the opportunity to acquire additional knowledge about their individual faith through our Religious Recognition Program, We offer our Scouts, when appropriate, the opportunity to practice their faith and fulfill religious responsibilities. The legacy we are creating in our Scout Programs is to create a space where opportunities are equal and earned, and in which individuals are measured by their talents, abilities, and the content of their character.
The Spirit of Inclusion
We concentrate on the spirit of our guidelines. Our Scout Programs make it easy for our Scouts to meet and interact with others. Our Scouts broaden their horizons by meeting Scouts from differing families and ethnicities. We encourage them to see the benefits of diversity in a natural way simply by meeting and participating with other Scouts.
The Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA create an atmosphere of ease and comfort by allowing our Scouts to appreciate the differences of others in a FUN, stress-free atmosphere.


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The covered-bridge-building tradition in Oregon dates from the 1850s. Out of necessity, pioneers built with the materials at hand. Douglas fir was abundant in western Oregon and well-suited to bridge construction. To increase their useful life, houses were constructed over the timber trusses to protect them from the damp western Oregon climate.
The heyday of covered bridge building in Oregon occurred between 1905 and 1925 when there were an estimated 450 covered bridges in the state. By 1977, this number had dwindled to 56. This focuses on covered bridges designed or built for vehicular traffic. Based on this criteria, Oregon currently has 50 covered bridges.
The closest covered bridge to us here at Sandlake Country Inn is the Drift Creek Bridge.
Originally, this covered bridge was erected over Drift Creek in 1914. After years of deterioration, the bridge was closed to even foot traffic. The area around the bridge was excavated in an effort to isolate the structure and limit access. This bridge was dismantled in late 1997. The County gave the timbers to the Sweitz family who owned land only eight miles to the north of the original site. Laura and Kerry Sweitz had envisioned the house being rebuilt over their concrete bridge that provides access to their property across Bear Creek. In the pioneer spirit that this bridge represents and through hardship and strife, their monumental efforts resulted in the resurrection of the bridge which now stands in a small, beautiful park-like setting.
The Sweitz family has given the public easement for heritage purposes for all time.
HOW TO GET THERE: From Sandlake Country Inn, travel south on http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4664414906864379493Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 18. Travel east on Hwy. 18 to milepost 3.96. Exit Hwy. 18 and travel south on Bear Creek Road 0.9 mile. The bridge is located on the left.
Chitwood Covered Bridge
Not much activity occurs at Chitwood anymore. The Chitwood Bridge was once surrounded by several stores, a post office, a telephone office, and several houses. The boarded up remains of the Smith store nearby is a dim reminder of the vitality the community once had.
Logging in the area once boomed enough to support not only the stores, but also contributed to rowdy times in the Chitwood Dance Hall.
In the early 1900s Chitwood became an important rail stop for the steam locomotives from Yaquina to Corvallis, as the town was where the engines took on water and fuel, as well as passengers and freight.
The rails near the bridge are still used, but the train no longer stops at Chitwood. In 1982, Lincoln County officials announced that the bridge had been seriously damaged and would ether be replaced or repaired. A public hearing concerning the future of the bridge influenced the commissioners to completely rehabilitate the structure.
Following environmental studies and engineering reports, a contract was awarded the following year to Aubrey Mountain Construction for the rehabilitation work. Supervision was provided by John Gilliland, who had helped build the covered Belknap Bridge in Lane County in 1966.
By December 1983, work had been completed on the roofing, flooring, siding and approaches, costing in excess of $240,000. Dedication ceremonies in January 1986 included a recitation of history of the area and a parade of vintage cars.
HOW TO GET THERE: From Highway 101, travel east from Newport on Highway 20, 17 miles to Chitwood.
Fisher School Covered Bridge
This 72 foot bridge once helped student make their way to Fisher School, which is no longer standing. It was built by George Melvin, with help from local farmers and using Howe Trusses. Condemned in 1998, it was completely renovated and rebuilt by the Lincoln County Public Works Department., with help from the Oregon Department of Transportation and a federal transportation grant, and expertise by the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon.
HOW TO GET THERE: From Waldport, drive east on Hwy 34. Turn south at Milepost 20 onto Five Rivers Rd. At milepost 9.4 turn east on Crab Creek Rd. The bridge is located a few hundred feet from the turnoff.
North Fork Yachats Covered Bridge
The rustic covered bridge spanning the North Fork of the Yachats cost the county only $1,500 when built in 1938, and was the last covered span constructed by veteran bridge builder Otis Hamer.
Located just seven miles from the salt water of the Pacific Ocean, this trim little bridge is one of the few to escape the "graffiti artists" so common in many other covered bridges.
Since the covered span is the only access for families in the area, the bridge roof was removed to allow a mobile home to cross in the early 1980s.
In 1987, a loaded fuel truck crashed through a weakened approach on the bridge and the accident ruptured a fuel tank. Luckily, no fuel reached the river, and county crews soon repaired damage to the bridge.
The bridge was rehabilitated in 1989 when work crews replaced the trusses and approaches. A new roof and siding were also added.
A dedication in December 1989 officially re-opened the bridge to traffic. The engineer who designed the remodeling stated the bridge, with proper maintenance, should last another 50 years.
The nearby community was established in 1880 as Ocean View, and was changed to Yachats in 1916 in salutation to a local tribe. The name "Yachats," according to the tribe, means "at the foot of the mountain," an appropriate nomenclature for both the bridge and the community.
HOW TO GET THERE: From Yachats travel approximately 7 miles east on Yachats River Road to N Yachats River Road. At the intersection turn north and travel approximately 1.5 miles.


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Officers with the Porterville Police Department say they stopped a driver on suspicion of driving under the influence on Monday at about 9:30 p.m. After officers asked the driver to step out of the car, authorities say passenger jumped into the driver's seat and drove off.
According to police, the car later rolled multiple times before hitting a large tree.
A 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old male were pronounced dead at the scene. An 18-year-old female was airlifted to Kaweah Delta Hospital and her injuries were non-life threatening.
The identities of the victims have not been released.
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Youth evangelist gets personal with testimony of painful past
Youth Evangelist and author Tony Nolan shared his life testimony with Liberty University students at Monday's convocation service.
Most recently, Nolan has been the tour pastor for top Christian band Casting Crowns, where he has seen thousands pray to receive Christ during concerts. He is also a popular speaker for youth leader conferences and is the author of the devotional book, "Faith Fuel - a refueling journey."
Nolan spoke about rising up from a point where he felt his life was worthless and tried to end it, to speaking before thousands and giving them the hope that a life with Jesus Christ can bring.
Nolan told of the abuse he endured as a young child in foster care and then being adopted by a father who was an alcoholic and made him feel worthless at times. Nolan himself plunged into alcoholism and a life of drugs, what he calls "the dark days of my life." He was also sent to a mental institution for two weeks after a suicide attempt.
Then someone shared with him that Jesus could offer forgiveness and a life worth living for Him. He gave His life to the Lord, he said, and that life was changed dramatically.
Students laughed when Nolan recalled his first days going to church after that decision. He was so energized by his new life with Christ that he would shout phrases like "Dude, you rock!" during the pastor's sermon.
"I was the one the church wanted to reach, but when they found me, they didn't know what to do with me," he said.
Nolan used his testimony to challenge students to view themselves as God's "work of art."
"Your life is a canvas on which God wants to paint a masterpiece," he said, adding that now, during the college years, are when "you are gathering up the colors and brushes" to give to the Lord to let him work.
On Wednesday, April 30, Liberty Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr. will close out the semester with the last convocation service.
Liberty's Spiritual Life department organizes three convocation services each week to give residential students the opportunity to hear world-class speakers address topics ranging from dating and relationships to biblical prophecy and archeology. The services also give the student body a chance to worship together and to be kept up-to-date on campus announcements and upcoming events.
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