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Retro: Corset Retrospective

Written By , on December 1, 2005

In this retrospective, we pay homage to a timeless garment that has literally given form to the female figure throughout history: the corset. This popular accoutrement, simple in design, has inspired fashion trends as early as 1700 BC and has continued to been employed as markers of status and seduction. Historically, it was not the most expensive, or ornate article worn. Yet, the fashion industry has a fascination the corset, reviving it often with only minor changes in design. Despite the well known arduous process of tightening, lacing and breathing in these with this originally-intended undergarment, they were rarely seen by anyone other than the model, her maids and eventually her lovers. However, since the corset’s inception, modern fashion has demystified the process of donning these satin armors but not the allure and intrigue that comes with them.

Neolithic Era, England, Custom Tailoring”: The earliest representations of corsets were found in Brandon, Norfolk. The construction of these primitive versions made of animal hides and string, defined custom tailoring by molding still warm and pliable leather to the figure of the individual.

1700 BC, Crete – Boyish-Figures: Early Cretean pottery depicted Greek corsets found in Minoan artworks. Covering only the abdomen, the corset was merely an undergarment designed to narrow the waist to accentuate other body parts. Interestingly, archaeologists have discovered they were not only designed for women. Yes ladies, it’s true! These Minoan male counterparts also wore corsets, emphasizing human form rather than simply female anatomy.

1000 BC, Rome – Slave to Fashion: In Rome, a lady of society would never be seen wearing a corset; instead she would choose richly dyed flowing draped robes that suited her leisurely lifestyle. A lady may, however, require her slaves to be dressed in binding garments similar to corsets, to represent their “bound” status.

600 BC to 3 BC, Egypt & Rome – Sporty and Stylish: At this time, corsets played a very different role for women than later fashion was accustomed to seeing. Because women regularly engaged in athletics such as gymnastics and bullfighting, corsets served a utilitarian purpose of physical support and protection rather than simply aesthetic. Ole!

13th and 14th C – Wearing your Sunday Best: In the Middle Ages, where religious themes ruled politics as well as fashion, corsets were worn as an acetic symbol. Dark heavy woolen cloths wrapped tightly around the figure hid rather than accentuated the body. Fashion, as we know, reacts to any extreme swing of the pendulum and even more, loves scandal. As external and more revealing versions of the corsets became en vogue religious leaders threatened to punish those who dared to wear such sacrilege clothing. Not surprisingly, Italian designers created the first form of artificial support for corsets.

16th C – Where Every Inch Counts: During the early parts of this century, the corsets began taking the form that we know today. Busks, solid plats of wood, ivory or even iron were sewn into stretches of fabric to help craft the shape of women, specifically the width of her waist. Corsets became integral to claiming rank in society. No proper woman of title would think to appear in court with a corseted waistline wider than, say, 13 inches?
This painful measure of status was short lived in some countries, in the later part of the century, ladies opted for more flattened elongated stomachs – think Gwenyth Paltrow in “Shakespeare in Love”.

18th C – Straight from Paris: France is attributed with having designed the first shoulder-strapped corset introduced into mainstream corset fashion.

19th C – No Pain, No Gain : Who can forget Winona Ryder’s tiny hourglass figure perfectly corseted under layers of lace and bustling silk in the 1993 film version of The Age of Innocence? No 1800s period film is complete without the token tightening of the corset scene. Girding for social warfare, unfortunate ladies in waiting suffered over the demands of their mistresses to endlessly tighten strings laced through delicate metal eyelets running up and down the back of the corset. By this time, women of all classes wore corsets. Coincidentally, the scenes always seem to occur during a moment of scheming for our heroine to either maintain or rise in rank and social hierarchy. Naturally, as her ability to climb the slippery social ladder depended inextricably on her diminutive waistline.

Early 20th century – A Kinder and Gentler You: The sexual revolution brought with it, the kinder (and optional) corsets. As women gained autonomy and power in society, corsets verged on obsolete. Soon women preferred wearing bras, providing the hourglass figure without the unhealthy contours of the corset.

1947 – Old is New: In 1947, Christian Dior launched his first of many couture shows, bringing back the popularity of the corseted silhouette, in what became known as “The New Look.” The model of femininity, called referred to as a “flower woman” was described to have small shoulders, a “waspy waist” and hips hidden under billowing calf-length skirts – think Lucille Ball. Maintaining this figure required modernized version of corsets, called girdles, also common in bathing suits and made with stretch Lastex or elastic ruched waffle nylon.

1980s: Cheers!: In 1987, Vivienne Westwood launched her English inspired “Harris Tweed collection” (Autumn/Winter 1987-88), including ready-to-wear corsets adorned with jewels. Her Swarovski-crystalled Stature of Liberty corset, stood as the focal point of this collection, credited to be the first corset to be formally introduced into outerwear.

1990s: Female Ambition: One of the most significant revitalizations of the corset can be summed up with one word: Madonna. In her Blonde Ambition Tour, Madonna’s costume literally pierced though current fashion with a sexy black corset designed by Jean Paul Gaultier. Her conical breasts represented a wielding of power over female sexuality that had never before been so overtly by demonstrated by corseted women.

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Now, corsets are a well-accepted staple in contemporary lingerie collections.

To explore today’s corsets, I spoke to Crystal Kiteveles, Shannon Olson and Alison Mannix designers of Donna L’oren lingerie in New York. They believe that it was women, and not, as history has previously seen, misogynistic politics, who brought back corsets as sexy fashion statements; this time they reflected a meaningful pride that women feel about their bodies. That feminist fashionistas of our times who are financially and socially autonomous, choose to wear corsets articulates something about the way corsets are perceived and worn. As described by the Donna L’oren group, the perception to the observer is “classic and feminine”; and the perception to the wearer, “sexiness and confidence.”

The designers state that the formula for corset perfection is “a little structure and a little stretch.” Citing advanced technology as a means to creates fabrics that gently hug, not constrict, the natural female form, Crystal Kiteveles describes the importance to her customers of using materials that “give” just enough while maintaining the silhouette of the traditional garment.”

Who can get away with wearing corsets (other than Madonna, Vivienne Westwood models and 19th C social-climbi
ng femmes glutton for punishment)? Everyone. “Everyone from celebrities, fashionistas, party girls, and “good girls”, to the woman next to you on the train are wearing corsets. [There are] corsets that flatter every body type and [we] offer several different styles, anywhere from long-waisted to just above the waist. The most important thing about a corset is how it makes you feel. When you feel sexy, you exude that sex appeal, whether your corset is on under your clothes or all by itself.”

How to wear them? Follow the advice of the experts:
“Corsets are a must have closet staple. If you’re going out for a night on the town, pair it with your favorite jeans. Accessorize with some wedge heels, and a bright envelope bag for a no-miss look. If your feeling daring, try it under a fitted dress shirt with a pair of capris and some killer boots. For a hot date, try your corset with a pretty knee length A-line skirt and a cardigan.”

The variety in which corsets are available in strip mall lingerie shops, custom boutique shops or on-line, demonstrates its resurgence as a fashion must-have. Although considering all the options, may leave you a little jaded. According to these designers, what’s hot for this and next season in corsets are “[o]pen weave lace, stretch satin, and of course some mesh. Trims aren’t just lace and bows anymore. Charms, beads and gems add a little sparkle.” Let’s not forget though, the all-important DIY design, so you won’t need someone to help you put it on. Getting it off, well, that’s the point.

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Labor Support Tips for Dads

Confused about what you're supposed to do during labor? Here's the lowdown for first-time fathers.

The day my son was born, I walked the hospital corridors for three hours with my husband, Jeff. He kept me company, held my hand, and made corny remarks like "Fetus, don't fail me now!" to take my mind off the contractions. Could I have made it through childbirth without him? Probably. Would I have wanted to? Not on your life.

In the delivery room, it's up to Mom to do all the pushing, but Dad plays a big role in the birthing process too. Labor can be an overwhelming and scary experience for first-time mothers. Just by being there, you're providing your partner with much-needed comfort and encouragement. The tips here can help you feel a little more secure in your scrubs.

Provide Distractions

Labor may be exciting, but it can also be tedious. In fact, you may spend hours doing nothing more than waiting. Take your wife's mind off her discomfort by keeping her busy. "If your partner has an epidural, there may be less need for physical support during the beginning stages of labor," says Sarah Kilpatrick, M.D., Ph.D., a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Illinois, in Chicago. "Instead, you should be ready to keep her occupied with music, conversation, and card games."

Be Her Advocate

Don't wait until your partner is in the throes of gut-wrenching contractions to find out what kind of assistance she'd like from you. Discuss her birth plan in advance -- find out how she feels about episiotomies and what her expectations of the doctor are. "When Mom is in pain, Dad can often articulate her needs better and make sure her wishes are met," Dr. Kilpatrick says. At the same time, be flexible once labor has started -- your partner might change her mind, or the situation may call for a new plan of action. "Nobody wants a C-section, but remember that things don't always go as planned," says labor nurse Lisa Castillo, of George Washington University Hospital, in Washington, D.C. "Still, feel free to ask questions about your options -- especially if your wife is in too much pain to ask herself."

Show Your Support

"A woman can become panicky during labor," says Cathleen Maiolatesi, a nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore. "And the best person to get her back on track with her breathing is her partner. After all, you know her better than anyone else." As the contractions grow more intense, reassure her that she's doing a great job and that you love her. You can also help your partner by feeding her ice chips or wiping the sweat off her brow. And though some women don't like to be touched during labor, others appreciate a neck or back rub.

Grow A Thick Skin

When I gave birth to my son, my husband began counting along with the nurse during my contractions, which I found really annoying. He stopped immediately when I shot him a do-it-and-die look. It wasn't rational, but I appreciated it when he stopped, no questions asked. "Women in labor can be more sharp-tongued than usual, so try not to take it personally," Maiolatesi says. "If you do feel hurt, ask a nurse to watch your partner while you take a break." On a different note: Let the medical staff know if your wife's labor is starting to affect you physically. Many men get light-headed in the delivery room. If you feel queasy, sit down or step outside for some air.

Get Snap Happy

During labor, your partner probably won't be focused on starting a scrapbook -- but for the rest of her life, she'll cherish any moments you capture on film. "When my wife saw the photos of our son's birth, she discovered things she had either forgotten or been too emotional to remember," says Gulu Gambhir, of Annandale, Virginia. If you have a video camera, discuss ahead of time what should be caught on tape. (Not all women want a camera directed between their legs.) Above all, make sure your efforts aren't disruptive to the doctor and nurses -- or your wife.

Be Ready for the Big Moment

After hours of sweat and maybe a few tears, the big moment is here -- the arrival of your little bundle of joy. That's where your job comes in: cutting the umbilical cord. If you want to cut the cord, be sure to let the doctor know. If you'd rather leave it to the professionals, simply decline if offered the opportunity. And don't be surprised if you find yourself overwhelmed by emotions -- you've just been through an awe-inspiring experience too. "Being with my wife, Clare, through her labor and delivery was one of the greatest experiences of my life," says Mike Mochizuki, of Bethesda, Maryland. "It was miraculous to see our son come into the world."

You're Not Done Yet

Your wife's resting, the baby's in the nursery, and you've contacted the relatives. Think it's time for a nap? Not yet. "Mom has been through a lot both physically and emotionally," says Claire Lerner, L.C.S.W., a child-development specialist with the nonprofit group Zero To Three, in Washington, D.C. "It's a good time to show her how much you love her." Bring flowers, splurge on chocolates, or write her a love note. Whatever you do, find a special way to mark the occasion. "My husband showed up with roses and a Scrabble game -- something we had played endlessly while we were dating," says Aimee Ellis, of Agawam, Massachusetts. "I was so touched that I couldn't stop crying."

Copyright © 2001 Kristin Lord. Reprinted with permission from the June 2001 issue of Parents magazine.

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Payments were to be made over three years. Dilworth Brinton gave the Bonds $100 for an option on the property. The Brinton family pledged $5,000 per year for 3 years to start the project. Dilworth then raised $30,000 from the community for the first years’ payment. The Mesa Historical Society, which was organized in 1967 by Mitzi Zipf and Dilworth Brinton, agreed to accept tax deductible donations and take title to the property during the second year. The Mesa Historical Society raised the balance of the second year’s payments. During the third year, the property was donated to the City of Mesa.

The City made the final payment for the acquisition of the land. Additional acres at the West end of the park were acquired by the City bringing the total area of the park to 30 acres. Names of the donors are on the bronze plaque near the information building. When Vida Brinton died in 1987, additional gifts were given by the Brinton family to establish the Brinton Desert Botanical Garden.

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Mr CHRIS HARTCHER (Terrigal) [10.31 a.m.]: On many occasions throughout Australian and New South Wales history several significant landmarks have been renamed or had their names amended by the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Such was the case with Australia's largest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko. It was named in 1840 by the Polish explorer Count Paul Edmund Strzelecki after the Polish national hero, General Kosciuszko. Previously, the mountain was spelt without the "z" but the correct version was officially adopted and recognised by the Geographical Names Board in 1997 by inserting the "z" into "Kosciusko".

There is in fact another name that has been the subject of dispute between historians and the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales—the name is "Point Danger". A constituent of mine, Mr Ken Gold, brought to my attention the controversy that has surrounded the exact location of Point Danger for the past 38 years. Ken became involved in this debate four years ago and challenged the board to review the location of Cook's Point Danger. History suggests that in 1766 the Royal Society of London hired Captain James Cook to explore the Pacific Ocean. On 19 April 1770 he was the first known European to discover the eastern coastline of Australia.

After naming the famous Botany Bay, Captain Cook continued north along the Australian coastline and on 16 May 1770, after nearly running aground on a reef, he came upon what was named by him and is still known today as Mount Warning, which is inland to the east of the northern New South Wales point named Fingal Head. It is off that headland that Mount Warning, once a volcano, created a three-mile reef to an island off the coast. On the same day in the journal of the Endeavour Cook recorded:
      We now saw the breakers again they lay two Leagues from a point under which is a small Island, their situation may always be found by the peaked mountain before mentioned from them this mountain or hill, and on this account I have named Mount Warning it lies 7 or 8 Leagues inland the land is high and hilly about it, but it is conspicuous enough to be distinguished from everything else. The point off which these shoals lay I have named Point Danger.

The controversy seems to have begun in 1823 when a government surveyor, John Oxley, set out in the Mermaid to explore Port Curtis, the site of Gladstone. Whilst on that journey Oxley explored Moreton Bay, which had been named by Captain Cook, and the Brisbane River. Oxley also explored and named the Tweed River. It was on his return journey, travelling south, that Oxley pulled up along the now named Fingal Head and reported it as being Point Danger, so named by Captain James Cook. Oxley's favourable report on the Brisbane River saw him return the following year and establish the colony of Brisbane under the direction of Sir Thomas Brisbane, Governor of New South Wales in 1824.

At some time in 1828 Henry John Rous, travelling north, either on a duty voyage to Moreton Bay or his second trip to explore the northern rivers of New South Wales, charted the Tweed River, which he named the Clarence River, unaware that in 1823 it had been named the Tweed River by Oxley. Rous came up the eastern coastline and around the reef off the coast of the feature now known Fingal Head, and arrived at a place called Rainbow Bay, so named after his ship. It was there that Henry Rous has arguably caused all of the confusion. He named the, at the time, unnamed site of Point Danger as being that of Cook's Point Danger.

There was further confusion as to the location of Cook's Point Danger when in 1840 surveyor Robert Dixon was given the task of doing the first land survey of the area. Dixon was to map the New South Wales and Queensland border. He was told to map the border from the west to Point Danger on the east coast. Dixon took the location of Cook's Point Danger as being that of the one identified by Rous in 1828 rather than the one identified by Oxley in 1823. In 1970, on the 200th anniversary of Cook's naming of Point Danger and given that the location seemed to be correct, a memorial was placed at the current site and the New South Wales, Queensland and Federal governments combined to erect the Point Danger Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse. In 1971, the following year, after much debate about the location of Cook's Point Danger and the Queensland-New South Wales border, the Geographical Names Board declared:

      little doubt exists that the feature named Point Danger by Captain Cook was in actual fact the feature now known as Fingal Head. However, as the name has been known in its present position for over 130 years and having in mind the wording of the letters Patent of 6 June, 1859, in which the position of the QLD-New South Wales border is linked with the position of Point Danger, the Board is not prepared to assign the name to any feature or position other than that to which it is currently located.

Some 18 years later, in November 1989, debate continued about the location and the Geographical Names Board approved a historical re-enactment of Cook's voyage. Its findings seemed to be consistent with the findings of Ron Benjamin, Acting Chief Surveyor, although no changes were made, which stated:

      From the re-enactment voyage, I now have no doubt that Captain Cook's, 'point of land under which lies a small island', was intended to be today's Fingal Head.

In 1998 the Geographical Names Board again reviewed the location and declared:

      It is the opinion of the Geographical Names Board Committee therefore that the present Point Danger is correctly designated.

Sometime in 2004 Mr Ken Gold from my electorate took up the debate about the naming of Cook's Point Danger and its location. After many years of hard work, travel, reports and correspondence with me, I am pleased to announce that today the Geographical Names Board has considered Mr Gold's efforts and announced that the official records for Point Danger and Fingal Head will be changed to reflect both the historical versions of the naming of Cook's Point Danger. I thank the Secretary of the Geographical Names Board, Mr Greg Windsor, for his assistance on this matter. [Time expired.]

Mr JOSEPH TRIPODI (Fairfield—Minister for Small Business, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways) [10.36 a.m.]: That was the most constructive contribution I have heard from the member for Terrigal in the 13 years that I have been a member of this House. He did a good job in bringing to the attention of the House the achievements of his local constituent. The Geographical Names Board offers a good opportunity for local residents who have passion and interest, and who have served local communities in many various and important ways, to be recognised in their local communities. The member has told of a fitting recognition of one constituent. In my electorate we often use name changes for bridges, roads or parks as ways of recognising local achievements.


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ToolsPliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set

CustomerJerome from Wichita Falls TX

Cold water slow to fill tub

I started by shutting off the hot/cold water and unplugging the washer...from there, the back panel(secured with approx. eight bolts) was removed; it proved to be the project's most difficult task. The inlet valve was very easy to remove: removed a couple bolts that secured it to the back panel, disconnected the two electrical plugs and water fill hose. The new valve was installed by reversing the above steps; take note to follow the supplied directions as the electrical plugs must go on the valve in a prescribed manner. The back panel actually goes on easier than it comes off. When reinstalling back panel, be sure the water diverter is properly positioned before securing back panel. The diverter can be seen by opening the washer's lid...it's the plastic thing that channels water into the tub. After reassembly, new water supply hoses and washer were installed, moved washer back into place, plugged it in and all worked like new.

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Grades Offered K5F, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Average Years of Educational Experience (Total) 11.64
Average Years of Educational Experience (In LEA) 10.50
Percent of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers 100.00
School Enrollment 279
Percent of Gifted Students 0.72
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Asian (not Hispanic) 0.72
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Hispanic (any race) 14.34
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English Language Learner 1.79
Special Education 10.04
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Song Premiere: Punch Brothers - "Movement and Location"

December 19, 2011  |  1:00pm
Song Premiere: Punch Brothers - "Movement and Location"

Progressive bluegrass band Punch Brothers have announced a new album, Who’s Feeling Young Now?. The album will be available on Feb. 14 on Nonesuch Records. The album was produced by Jacquire King, who’s worked with Tom Waits and Modest Mouse.

Ten of the songs from the album were written by the band, and band-friend Josh Ritter co-wrote lyrics on two songs, “Hundred Dollars” and “New York City.” The album also features a cover of Radiohead’s “Kid A.”

In celebration of the album’s announcement, Punch Brothers are offering a new track for free. The track is called “Movement and Location” and features some impressive instrumentation over clever chord progressions.

The band will also tour behind the album starting Feb. 27 at the Beacon Theatre in Baton Rouge, La. You can see the tour dates below.

27 - Baton Rouge, La. @ Manship Theatre
28 - Birmingham, Ala. @ Jemison Concert Hall

17 - Boone, N.C. @ Farthing Auditorium (Appalachian State University)
18 - Wilmington, N.C. @ Brooklyn Arts Center
19 - Roanoke, Va. @ Shaftman Performance Hall
23, 24 - Somerville, Mass. @ Somerville Theatre
25 - Burlington, Vt. @ Higher Ground Ballroom

1 - Chicago, Ill. @ Park West
2 - Minneapolis, Minn. @ Varsity Theater
3 - Lawrence, Kan. @ Liberty Hall
6 - Seattle, Wash. @ Neptune Theatre
7 - Portland, Ore. @ Wonder Ballroom
8 - San Francisco, Calif. @ The Fillmore
10 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ El Rey Theatre
12 - Denver, Colo. @ Bluebird Theater

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Religion Library: Methodist

Written by: Ted Vial

By the end of the 17th century, the main branches of Protestantism-the Lutheran, Anglican, and Reformed (Calvinist) churches-in Europe and England were perceived by many as rigid and lifeless.After the initial enthusiasm of the Reformation and a liberating sense of freedom stemming from the belief that God forgives sins regardless of any effort or merit on the part of the sinner, these churches began to engage in theological disputes about details of doctrine that seemed irrelevant to many churchgoers.For example, all agreed that the sacrament of communion was important, but could not agree on whether Jesus was present in the bread and the wine or whether the sacrament was symbolic; those who agreed that Jesus was present could not agree on the way he was present, and if that affected his post-resurrection location at the right hand of God.

Pietism was a movement within many Christian denominations that focused on the quality and emotional intensity of people's faith.It was not a movement to change the doctrines of any church, but to enliven the lives of faith of everyday people, to get them to feel a real relationship with a personal God.Methodism was a British strand of pietism.John Wesley was deeply moved and influenced by his contact with German pietists known as Moravians, and modeled his movement to a large extent on them.

In Germany, Philipp Jacob Spener (1635-1705) and August Hermann Franke (1663-1727) tried to re-energize the lives of faith of Lutherans by forming what they called collegia pietatis, or associations of piety.These were small groups that met regularly for Bible study and prayer.In 1727 the Moravian Church was born when a persecuted group of Christians (followers of John Hus) from what is today the Czech Republic found refuge on the German estate of the pietist Count Zinzendorf (the estate was named Herrnhut).The Moravians adopted Zinzendorf's pietism.They strived to foster deep faith through love feasts (meals with communion and hymn singing) and small group meetings for mutual encouragement.

When John Wesley sailed to the Georgia colony in October 1735 he was deeply impressed by a group of Moravians on board who calmly sang hymns and prayed during a terrific storm.In Georgia, Wesley spoke with their leader, Augustus Gottlieb Spangenberg.Wesley recorded an account of their conversation in his journal: "He [Spangenberg] asked, . . . ‘Do you know Jesus Christ?'I paused, and said, ‘I know he is the Savior of the world.'‘True,' replied he, ‘but do you know he has saved you?'I answered, ‘I hope he has died to save me.'He only added, ‘Do you know yourself?'I said, ‘I do.'"Wesley then added in his journal, "But I fear they were vain words."

Having returned to London, Wesley went, somewhat unwillingly, with another Moravian, Peter Boehler, to a society meeting in Aldersgate Street.It was here in 1738 that Wesley's heart was "strangely warmed" and he received his personal assurance of salvation.

Many of the characteristics of Methodism were adopted by Wesley directly from the Moravians, such as the emphasis on personal experience fostered by small group study and encouragement, as well as the Methodist emphasis on hymn singing.

Other important factors in the rise of Methodism include the early stages of industrialization and the migrations from country to city.The Church of England was bound to a parish system that made it hard to respond to such rapid shifts in population.Wesley's willingness to preach outdoors, his willingness to use lay preachers, and to reach out to dislocated urban immigrants in ways that the Church of England could not were important factors in the quick popularity of his movement.

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You have some very impressive names endorsing this book—how did that come about?

Two simple words - "I asked." Figuring the answer was definitely "no" unless I gave it a shot, I petitioned some of the biggest names I could think of. I was blown away when so many of them responded with rave reviews.

I think one reason why so many high-profile bishops endorsed the book is that they understand how important new media is for the Church. And they want other Catholics to jump on board. Modern new media includes the most potent evangelistic tools the Church has ever seen—it has never been quicker, easier, or cheaper to promote the Gospel than it is now. So by endorsing the book, these prominent leaders are making a bold statement not just to their brother clerics but to the greater Catholic community: we need to engage new media.

You are a journalist and you have a blog as well; can you tell me what launched you toward journalism to begin with, and whether you see tension between establishment and alternative media?

In the digital age, we're all journalists. It used to be that you turned to trusted anchors or reporters for the news. But now, we all offer public analysis. We all report on news, comment on culture, and share our views with the world. Anyone with a Facebook account or blog can spread their words to more people—and in a faster time—than most newspapers have ever been able to.

Also, the lines between 'traditional media' and 'new media' are quickly blurring. Newspapers have started blogs, are active on Facebook and Twitter, and comment boxes are now standard on every online article. On the other hand, many bloggers now turn their posts into print-on-demand books.

So in the future, I don't think we'll focus so much on whether someone is a journalist or not, or whether someone is part of 'the media'. Instead of asking whether you're a 'reporter', we'll instead wonder what kind you are? Are you the kind with a soapbox and a megaphone or are you the kind with a table and an open chair?

Traditional media has given new media a backbone, while new media has provided traditional media with dialogue.

What factors might come into play in any eventual alignment between "journalists" and "citizen journalists"?

People are increasingly trusting 'the crowd' rather than experts. Now, before people go the movies, they check Rotten Tomatoes before the newspaper critics. When they buy a book, they read Amazon reviews. And, most importantly, when news breaks they first hear it from their peers. Look at the recent Virginia earthquake or the revolutions throughout the Middle East. Some people followed these events through television news, but many were absorbed in the grassroots reporting happening on Facebook and YouTube.

In the coming years, 'citizen journalists' will force traditional journalists to re-create themselves. No longer will the professional journalist center his work around 'the scoop.' In most cases, there's just no way he's going to break a story before it hits Twitter and Facebook. He needs to instead turn his focus toward quality and in-depth reporting. Most traditional journalists are talented writers and clear thinkers. Those skills—not quick, breaking stories—will set them apart from 'citizen journalists.'


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Preach the Word….

I had a a great day today, which was worthwhile even if to just be reminded of some great quotes, like “‘To me, the work of preaching is the highest and most glorious calling to which anyone can be called.’ Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones”

AND preaching is ‘Logic on Fire’ (Again from The Doctor)

One of my great priviledges in life was to know a man called Henry Tyler who was one of the founding fathers of the newfrontiers group of churches of which I am a part. He would have been delighted by today.

Years ago he stated to me when he was dying that Greg Haslam stood out in his preaching ability beyond anyone else in our family of churches. Martin Lloyd-Jones being a hero of Henry’s he would have been delighted to see Greg Haslam take up the Westminster chapel pulpit kept warm for him so ably by R T Kendall.

Anyway, todays preach the word event at Westminster Chapel was envigorating and inspiring.

Being a man of limited faith in the current state of the British church I excepted only a handful of attendees at a saturday conference on preaching. As it turned out 600 attended. There is hope for the church in the UK!

Greg so eloquently stressed the importance of preaching- ‘God only had one son and he made him a preacher!’

My own preaching style is perhaps vindicated by this description Greg quoted of Finney- ‘When he opened his mouth it was like aiming a gun, when he began to speak the bombardment began!’

John Stott who believe it or not I had never heard in the flesh until today, spoke on ‘The paradoxes of preaching’ having made the point that it was paradoxical that a preacher should preach to preachers about preaching! I especially loved his point that preaching is about building a bridge between the bible and its culture and our own. That is kind of why I blog.

He also quoted Chad Walsh who tells us to ‘Disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed’

Mark Stibbes diffined the annointing as being when its easy (quoting R.T.Kendall) . Liam Goligher brought up the rear and they all stressed that the old denominational labels mean almost nothing today.

It was a great conference, if you can get to London next month and are a preacher come, if you can’t for goodness sake get the tapes- contact the chapel direct.

Henry Tyler: Laughing all the way to the bank
Learn from my mentor Henry Tyler, a wise pastor now in glory
Henry Tyler: Getting your marching orders. Missional preaching from the 1980s
This is my story - Part Three: My Baptism and sense of call
About Adrian Warnock

Adrian Warnock is a medical doctor, and a writer. Since 1995 he has been a member of Jubilee Church London which has sites in Enfield, Wood Green and Ilford. Adrian serves as part of Jubilee's leadership team alongside Tope Koleoso. Together they have written Hope Reborn - How to Become a Christian and Live for Jesus, published by Christian Focus. Adrian is also the author of Raised With Christ - How The Resurrection Changes Everything, published by Crossway. Read more about Adrian Warnock or connect with him on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.

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From Bikinis to Burkas: How to Write Another Clichéd Tell-All Exposé

It’s hard not to judge a book by its cover, or in this case, an article by its headline, when the first words that scream out at you are: From bikinis to burkas: A Yemeni memoir.

If your first thought is, “Not again. Haven’t we been down this cliché-littered road before?” then you’re not alone.

But since Yemen is the latest Muslim-majority country to grace the headlines of nearly every recent newspaper article and television broadcast, it was almost inevitable that the world would soon be privy to an article like the one published in Canada’s daily Globe and Mail newspaper, by Yemen-born, Toronto-based professor and writer Kamal Al-Solaylee.

I’m sure you’re familiar with the formula already. Find a Western-based intellectual who is disillusioned with his or her childhood upbringing in the big bad Muslim country du jour, encourage him or her to write a tell-all exclusive on how backwards and primitive said upbringing was, add a sensational headline pitting the “Western world” against the “Muslim world”, and voila – you’re on your way to a crowd-pleasing piece in which a lucrative book deal can’t be too far behind.

The premise of the article is clear. The writer attempts to explain how his former homeland, once “secular and cosmopolitan” lost the war with extremism and “turned its back on social progress and intellectual freedom” – a premise he tries to articulate by describing how the same phenomenon happened to his family.

Al-Solaylee laments the Yemen of old when his “secular” family could live in peace and security under the British, Yemen’s former colonizers. But soon that “security was rocked by guerrilla uprisings in the mid-1960s,” which led the writer’s family into exile in Lebanon and Egypt.

Despite the turmoil, Al-Solaylee recalls with fondness his days of frolicking on the beach with his sisters, helping them pick out bikinis – all evidence somehow of how “enlightened” and “progressive” they were.

But when the family moves back to Yemen 15 years later, it is a place the author says he can barely recognize and prompts him to leave for the U.K. to pursue his studies before eventually migrating to Canada.

It is on his periodic return trips to Yemen to visit his family that he begins to see how “dramatically” they have changed and how they have “embraced hard-line interpretations of Islam.” What Al-Solaylee fails to make clear is his evidence for how his family’s changes equate to “losing the war against extremism.”

He says, “Returning again in the summer of 2001 – my first visit since I had moved to Canada in 1996 – I encountered a family that was a lot closer to the stereotype of regressive Muslim culture than I had ever known.”

But to back up such a claim, he describes three incidents:

“The veils were in full view. Everybody prayed five times a day. My brothers were unapologetically sexist in their dealings with their wives.”

The latter example has nothing to do with Islam, and it is unfortunate that the writer chooses to link his brothers’ sexist views to their religion. But even more disheartening is his equation of praying and wearing a scarf to extremism.

He says women in Yemen are also now expected to cover their heads and wear the burqa in public.

Al-Solaylee goes on to say: “The rare times I look at them, I see only a family that has betrayed its secular, intellectual history and has either chosen or been forced to accept intolerance instead.”

What connection do prayer and wearing a veil have with intolerance? What is his definition of extremism? Does increased religiosity necessarily mean extremist views? Al-Solaylee misses a chance to expound upon those questions, and instead chooses to hand the reader the trite equation of “bikini equals good, veil equals bad.”

The one example that might have helped corroborate Al-Solaylee’s premise was the anecdote about a brother who suggested that his eldest daughter need not go to college because an education wouldn’t help her as a housewife. But even that was simply glossed over without a mention of any possible nuances to his brother’s suggestion – especially in a family where some of the other women attended university.

Also absent was any mention of an attempt by the writer to engage his family and try to understand why they seemed to have moved away from their secular values. If they were once intellectual, forward-thinking people, what turned them into religious drones, as the author would have us believe?

It’s feasible to imagine that a woman might wear a burqa outdoors if everyone else is doing so, and the prevailing society demands it. But who prays five times a day in the privacy of their own homes if they don’t really want to?

If in the end, all Al-Solaylee can see is “a family that has betrayed its secular, intellectual history”, then it makes sense that he fails to respect or attempt to understand the purpose behind their behavior. It’s just too bad that the general public has to be subjected to another clichéd article in the meantime.

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Bernanke Determined To Make Mortgate Rates Go Lower

By Mark D   Follow   Wed, 26 Dec 2012, 4:44am PST   911 views   5 comments   Watch (1)   Share   Quote   Permalink   Like   Dislike

Record-low mortgage rates aren't cheap enough for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke as he tries to spur economic growth and create jobs.

Policymakers are disappointed that lower yields on mortgage-backed securities haven't led to more savings on home loans after the Fed expanded its balance sheet to an all-time high of almost $3 trillion through bond purchases. Bernanke this month called the trend "unfortunate," and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York held a workshop to examine the issue.

Read more: Federal Reserve frustrated in effort to lower mortgage rates - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_22258838/federal-reserve-frustrated-effort-lower-mortgage-rates#ixzz2GC0tvjwF
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Ironman   befriend   ignore   Wed, 26 Dec 2012, 5:47am PST   Share   Quote   Like   Dislike (2)     Comment 1

And, add that to this new proposal:

Refi Program Expansion Eyed

The Obama administration is considering expanding its mortgage-refinancing programs to include borrowers whose mortgages aren't backed by the government and who owe more than their homes are worth, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Such a move would benefit borrowers and provide a boost to the economy by unleashing cash that homeowners could spend elsewhere. But one proposal being considered would also transfer potentially riskier loans held by private investors into the taxpayer-supported mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Because such a move would transfer billions of dollars of these mortgages to the government-backed mortgage companies, it would require congressional authorization to temporarily change Fannie's and Freddie's charters. Under the proposal, Fannie and Freddie would be allowed to charge higher rates to borrowers in order to compensate for the risk of guaranteeing refinanced loans that are underwater and more likely to result in default.

But industry officials say such a program would work only if banks were given immunity from having to buy back any loans they refinance that subsequently default, and that such a shield would boost the risk for the taxpayer-backed companies.

Fannie and Freddie "have already proved that they really weren't good at pricing higher-risk assets" during the housing bubble, said David Stevens, chief executive of the Mortgage Bankers Association. "What gives us the belief they can price it better today?" Allowing the firms to "reload up their balance sheets...will ultimately be a taxpayer expense," he said.

121212   befriend   ignore   Wed, 26 Dec 2012, 5:51am PST   Share   Quote   Like (2)   Dislike (2)     Comment 2

Yup! He's an idiot.

It will make no difference to starts.

There is no short, medium, long term confidence in property ownership.

Perhaps it has something to do with robo-signing or chain of ownership issues!

taxee   befriend   ignore   Wed, 26 Dec 2012, 9:51pm PST   Share   Quote   Like (1)   Dislike     Comment 3

Bennie will end up buying every fraudulent security issued since the repeal of Glass-Steagall so he and his friends don't end up as being pariahs swinging from lamp posts. Then after quieting the titles on all the properties he'll resell them to the fresh crop of workers. Problem solved.

Mr Happygoluckofus   befriend   ignore   Thu, 27 Dec 2012, 12:22am PST   Share   Quote   Like (1)   Dislike (1)     Comment 4

I bet he retires in France, where people this stupid are a national treasure.

errc   befriend   ignore   Thu, 27 Dec 2012, 12:42am PST   Share   Quote   Like   Dislike (1)     Comment 5

What a load of intellectual dishonesty, to suggest that the feds actions are lowering interest rates, when they appear to be doing tho opposite, creating a floor for rates

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  • 100 Days / 100 Lives NORWELL: Post-bombing manhunt a "surreal" experience

  • “Things changed daily or even hourly.”

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  • Police officers from all over the state were called into Boston to help following the Boston Marathon bombings, which occurred 100 days ago.
    Four Norwell officers were included in that response and were commended by the Norwell Board of Selectmen shortly afterward.
    NPD Officer Bryan Resnick said he knew how unusual of a situation he was in when he helped in Boston and in the manhunt in Watertown that immediately followed the attack.
    “It was definitely a historically relevant period in American policing,” he said. “We were there and got to play a helpful role.”
    Resnick, along with NPD Sgt. Tim O’Brien and fellow NPD Officers Ken Camerota and Dan Dooley, were sent to Boston to help almost immediately after the bombings happened that Monday. They didn’t get back to Norwell until Thursday night of that week.
    When in Boston, Resnick said, the team he was on served as a security unit for several venues in Boston; the unit would serve 12-hour shifts. Soon, Resnick and the other officers were sent to Watertown to help conduct the search for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the suspect in the marathon bombings.
    Resnick was on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) side of efforts following the bombing. O’Brien said he had a different experience as a member of a Rapid Response Team (RRT).
    “Throughout the week, we had different responsibilities,” O’Brien said. “We were at Boston City Hospital for a while and provided security for the city of Cambridge so members of that department could attend the funeral for Sean Collier [the MIT officer who was allegedly shot and killed by the marathon bombing suspects after the bombings].”
    O’Brien said the RRT team was given several different missions throughout each day, usually involving verifying the safety of an area.
    “It was surreal,” he said. “Things changed daily or even hourly.”
    Both officers said the situation was a lot easier to handle because of the amount of training they had gone through before. O’Brien said it helped him to think about other events he has helped with in Boston.
    “I took part in the Democratic National Convention and I was across from Fenway Park when the Red Sox won their first World Series,” he said. “But, obviously, with the loss of life, the injuries and the global stage, this one was different.”
    Resnick said that, as far as he knew, it was unlike anything that had ever happened in American history. He said it is important to remember what happened.
    “It was something we can grow and learn from,” he said. “So that, God forbid, if we ever had a similar situation, we’d know what to do all the better.”
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This fragranced water-soluble cleanser can end up being a problem for blemish-prone skin. The foaming formula contains a mix of cleansing agents that are similar to bar soap, which makes it needlessly drying and potentially irritating. Another negative is the inclusion of menthol, an irritant that hurts skin’s healing process and can make red marks from acne worse.

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Strengths: Inexpensive; effective topical disinfectants with 10% benzoyl peroxide; a good BHA option for those who prefer pads; a decent selection of water-soluble cleansers and topical scrubs.

Weaknesses: As is true for most anti-acne lines, irritating ingredients with no benefit for skin take precedence; only one sunscreen and it's part of a lackluster three-step kit; no lower-strength benzoyl peroxide products (10% has a higher chance of causing irritation than 2.5% and 5% versions).

Perhaps no other line is more synonymous with decades of zapping zits than ever-present Clearasil. The brand debuted in 1950 and was the first to offer anti-acne products to a teenage audience. The company has had several owners over the years (including Procter & Gamble), but has always kept its place on store shelves. The current selection of products is larger than in years past, yet they remain overwhelmingly disappointing because most of them contain irritating ingredients that don't help blemish- or blackhead-prone skin. Alcohol, menthol and its derivatives, and witch hazel show up repeatedly in these and other anti-acne products at the drugstore, creating a precarious situation that leaves shoppers who are dealing with acne faced with few genuinely effective choices. Luckily Clearasil comes through a few times with some very good benzoyl peroxide products for effective disinfecting, a very good BHA option, and a few other gems.

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Morning folks.  Can I say one thing?  Just because they’re “on sale and fit” does not mean you should buy them.  But that’s what I did. I bought a couple of pairs of jeans on the clearance rack while shopping at Old Navy. I never shop Old Navy and I was so excited that something fit. I then had the jeans hemmed.  Ummm what was I thinking? I look ridiculous in bell bottom jeans.  But I paid money for them. Had them altered. Surely, I need to wear them.

Maybe if I wore some cute boots.  Wear my cute pancho, I’ll be rockin the 70s like J-Lo.  I felt ridiculous but I’m running late. Having 2 part-time positions at work leaves no room for tardiness.
I take one last look in the mirror.  Told myself, Paula. You look “firme” (sharp).  You can rock those bell bottom jeans—it’s all about attitude. Just walk out that door and WORK IT.  Then I took the hot rollers out of my hair.  WTF…  I’M SPORTIN SOME “FARRAH FAWCET” or shall is say “PAIR OF FAWCET” HAIR DO.

Okay  fashion Gods. I hear you LOUD & CLEAR.  I’M BRINGIN RETRO BACK….

  1. Good for you! Looking good is part of feeling good. Very soon the cravings will go away because although you are depriving yourself of one type of food, you are open to so many variations of good food. Congrats!

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PROVIDENCE – Two Rhode Island organizations have received grants totaling $215,000 as part of the National Mortgage Settlement funding, R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced Tuesday.

The two grants will support mortgage foreclosure education and outreach to two community agencies. Progreso Latino will receive $155,0000 to expand the agency’s Better Living Project and HousingWorks RI will receive $60,000 to research and report on foreclosures and foreclosure prevention programs.

“As Rhode Island’s economy continues to remain stagnant and unemployment high, too many families struggle to pay their bills and many are in danger of foreclosure, particularly in immigrant communities” Kilmartin said in prepared remarks. “Progreso Latino has a strong connection to the Latino community and understands the challenges that community faces in connecting with available housing resources.”

According to a release, the Progreso Latino Better Living Project offers direct support counseling to individuals and families facing foreclosure, housing workshops, computer literacy and adult education and a public information campaign, which target minority and immigrant homeowners.

“We look forward to working with the community to develop an impactful grass-roots education campaign that makes a difference in the lives of those most in need,” Mario Bueno, Progreso Latino’s executive director, said in a statement.

HousingWorks RI will use the $60,000 to support its work analyzing foreclosures in Rhode Island municipalities as well as analyzing the affect these foreclosures are having on the surrounding communities.

“Just as important as getting resources to struggling homeowners is having data-driven analysis of the housing market and the foreclosure crisis in Rhode Island to guide policies on how to improve the market,” said Kilmartin.

“This $60,000 grant will enable us to offer up-to-date research and analysis on foreclosures throughout Rhode Island,” Nellie M. Gorbea, executive director for HousingWorks RI, said in a release. “This research is important not only for the state to recover from the current foreclosure crisis, but to inform policy discussions on how to prevent another in the future.”

HousingWorks RI is slated to release its first quarterly report on foreclosures in Rhode Island in March.

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Earlier this week, Alex Kochis, senior product manager of WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage), spelled out the hacks, which try to spoof how major computer makers pre-activate Windows Vista before shipping systems to customers. To make OEMs' (original equipment manufacturers) jobs easier, Kochis said, Microsoft has long let them add a marker in the motherboard's BIOS to identify PCs licensed to boot Windows.

OEM BIOS hacks aren't new, he said. But ironically it's Vista's new anti-counterfeit defences that may make them more popular. "Because there were easier ways to pirate Windows XP, I don't think much attention was ever paid to [OEM hacking]," said Kochis. "However, because Windows Vista can't be pirated as easily as Windows XP, it's possible that the increased pressure will result in more interest in efforts to hack OEM Activation 2.0."

At least two OEM BIOS hack strategies are in use, Kochis continued, including one that uses software to trick a pirated copy of Vista into thinking it's running on a legitimate OEM-activated system. PC Advisor’s sister title Computerworld US was easily able to locate multiple OEM BIOS emulators available for download, including one on a Polish site and another hosted on a Russian server.

Kochis, however, was ambiguous about whether the WGA group is planning immediate action against these hacks. "It's worth noting we prioritise our responses, because not every attempt deserves the same level of response," said Kochis. "Our goal isn't to stop every 'mad scientist' that's on a mission to hack Windows.

"Our first goal is to disrupt the business model of organised counterfeiters and protect users from becoming unknowing victims. This means focusing on responding to hacks that are scalable and can easily be commercialised."

If true, the stance would be at odds with past behaviour by Microsoft and its WGA team. Last month, when a website posted a tool that its maker claimed could crack Windows Vista's activation process, WGA reacted the next day, saying it was investigating the hack.

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Do you own Gunpoint on Steam but secretly long for the day in which instead of being made in Game Maker 8 it was instead made in something else? Well good news, person who has an oddly specific Steam fantasy running through their head, this Gunpoint beta is about to make your dreams come true.

Tom Francis’ game of stealth, window smashing and trench coat fashion has been converted to an engine of Abstraction Games’ own making, which should sort out certain performance and compatibility issues. Unless it doesn’t. But it probably should. In addition, Gunpoint will get Steam Workshop support so anybody with a burning desire to make the world’s finest Gunpoint level can not only have a shot at it, but also share it with ease and have their hopes crushed as everybody rates it one star.

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1. Right click Gunpoint in your Steam menu and click Properties.
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4. Click close, and Gunpoint should update. Might take a second before the download starts.

And here’s what it adds. The update will go live for everybody before too long, if you don’t fancy jumping right in on a beta version. Patch snark is courtesy of creator Tom Francis.

– New engine. Should run faster for everyone and resolve a few compatibility issues, including that charmingly satirical one where it would pretend to run really slowly on really fast machines.
– Steam Workshop support for sharing user-made levels. Yes, we listened to the 1,779 post petition you guys confusingly started some time after we’d already announced we would do it.
– Option to turn off swearing. Up to you whether this makes “Grow a ####ing #### and shove it up your ###” kid-safe.
– Reconfigurable keyboard controls. To be honest, this is late is partly because one of the people who asked was such a jerk about it that I lost my eagerness to get it done.
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About half of the 250 students on the Ferris State University campus last week for student orientation had needs more pressing than just signing up for classes: They were trying to figure out how to pay for those classes.

Similar scenes have been unfolding in financial-aid offices at colleges and universities across Michigan as students, for reasons that range from procrastination to a sudden drop in income, find themselves searching for what may seem
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Most students are discovering a sliver of hope. Financial-aid experts say they can still apply for some federal loans and grants. Some scholarship money also may be available.

"It's definitely not too late," said Rob Wirt, president of the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association and director of financial aid at Ferris State, where classes are scheduled to begin today.

Students scrambling to pay for tuition

Nijal Journey usually has his financial-aid situation squared away well before the academic year begins at Wayne State University. But this year, with just weeks to go before the start of classes, he found himself in the financial-aid office looking for a way to pay his college bills.

"It was definitely a concern. ... If I didn't get that taken care of, I wouldn't have been able to start," said Journey, 27, of Detroit, a senior secondary education major.

The financial-aid staff at Wayne State helped Journey find enough scholarships and loans that he could use not only to pay off the $1,900 he owed for two summer classes he took this year -- a balance that would have prevented him from registering if it went unpaid -- but also to pay for classes that begin Wednesday.

Financial-aid directors said last-minute problems with paying tuition keep their offices bustling this time of year.

Across Michigan, most universities will begin classes soon; some have already started. "We have some last-minute people. A lot of times, it's the students and parents that didn't realize how long it takes to do some of this stuff," said Rob Wirt, director of financial aid at Ferris State University, where classes are scheduled to begin today.

The good news is that even though the deadline to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is June 30, and most colleges recommend that students file months earlier, students can still file an application and likely receive federal loans or the need-based Pell Grant, which has a maximum award of $5,500 this year. But it may be too late for the federal work-study program, which provides money for tuition in exchange for working part-time
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"We simply have more students who want to work than we have funds from the federal government," said Wirt, who tells students to check back in October to see whether any work-study funds have been freed up by students who've opted out of the program.

The financial-aid experts said it's important for stressed-out students to know that if their, or their parent's, financial situation has changed because of a job loss since they filed an application for financial aid, there is still time to make adjustments that could help them pay for school.

Schools generally require such students to file a special consideration appeal "to have us look at what your real financial health is," Wirt said. "We can make adjustments if appropriate."

Whether students file early or at the last minute, they'll find most universities have increased the amount of financial aid available, largely because of increased need and the state's economy. That's important, given that families are increasingly relying on financial aid to pay for college, said Mark Delorey, director of financial aid at Western Michigan University.

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Hollywood wants SEK93 million (US$15.4 million) in damages for copyright infringement from the people behind The Pirate Bay, according to a claim filed by industry organization the Motion Picture Association Wednesday

Pirate Bay is one of the most widely used BitTorrent trackers for music, movies and software.

Previously the recording industry, computer game developers and local movie companies, have specified damages totaling SEK22 million.

Included in the claim are "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," "The Pink Panther," "Syriana," "Walk the Line," and 13 episodes from the first season of "Prison Break."

"The Pink Panther" is the most popular title among Pirate Bay users; the least popular, by a mile, is "Syriana." They have been downloaded 49,593 and 3,679 times, respectively, according to MAQS, the law firm which represents MPA.

The damages are based on between SEK222 and SEK261 per downloaded movie, and SEK415 for every time someone had downloaded a copy of Prison Break.

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