Just Enough Programming Logic and Design (BOK)

Joyce Farrell

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Find exactly what you need to master the fundamentals of programming logic with the concise JUST ENOUGH PROGRAMMING LOGIC AND DESIGN, 2E. This unique, language-independent approach provides seven chapters focused on key programming and logic content in a direct, efficient format that helps you progress through the subject matter quickly. You study introductory concepts, structure, decision-making, looping, array manipulation, and calling methods as well as object- oriented programming. Everyday examples and clear explanations in this edition's streamlined presentation make this a perfect choice even if you have no prior programming experience. Twenty-five brief new videos from the author expand on and clarify topics, while new Debugging Exercises and a wealth of review and programming exercises in each chapter help you hone your skills. You can use this concise approach alone or as a companion book for success in any programming language course.

Språk Engelsk Engelsk Innbinding Heftet
Utgitt 2012 Forfatter Joyce Farrell
Cengage Learning, Inc
ISBN 9781111825959
Antall sider 312 Dimensjoner 18,7cm x 23,1cm x 1cm
Vekt 383 gram Leverandør Bertram Trading Ltd


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IMF Puts Off Decision on Using China's Currency for Reserve Status

A teller counts yuan banknotes in a bank in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu province, Aug. 11, 2015.

The International Monetary Fund says it will delay a decision by a year on whether or not to include China's money in its basket of reserve currencies.

Reserve currencies are held by central banks to pay off international debt obligations or influence exchange rates. These include the dollar, yen, euro and the pound. IMF reserve currencies are supposed to be freely usable and widely traded internationally. China strictly controls its currency exchange rate and the flow of currency in and out of the country.

Christopher Whalen of the Kroll Bond Rating Agency said China's yuan was not likely to become a reserve currency until and unless Beijing allowed it to move and trade freely.

China's government roiled foreign currency and stock markets recently when it allowed the value of its yuan to drop sharply. Beijing said it was a move toward a more market-oriented method of determining exchange rates. Beijing's critics said it was a move to give Chinese exports a price advantage on global markets.

Some information for this report came from Reuters.


Deskercise - The Office Workout!

Chances are you are reading this sitting in your office chair, inactive, hunched over a computer with terrible posture! I know I am writing this striking a similar pose!

Getting out during a working day for some sort of exercise is not always possible. The following workout is designed for the office. All you need is a chair and something, like a table, to lean on.

If you are too embarrassed to do it in an open plan office why not get a pal to join in to share the embarrassment or find a meeting room where you can do it. No excuses :-)

What level are you? Workout level

Squats - Give me 20.

Keep your core engaged, back as straight as possible and clench your butt at the top.

Lunges - 20 reps.

Face forward, bend your knees to lunge and push back on your leading leg. Alternate for each leg.

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Tricep Dips on your chair - Give me 10.

Make sure your chair is not on wheels and is sturdy!

Tricep dips

Knee lifts - Do 10 reps.

Hold on to the chair. Lean back until your abs engage and then lift your knees up towards your chest.

Knee Lifts

Leg Lifts - 20 on each leg.

Sit straight, engage your abs and straighten your leg until parallel with your hips! Alternate each leg.

Leg Lifts

Desk pushups - 10 reps.

Form is everything! Keep a straight line from your head to your heels.

Desk Pushups

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Tips: If you try this workout three days in a row we promise you will feel it in your muscles and feel better for it! Stick a reminder into your calendar to make sure you remember your workout. Just do it - doctors orders!


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Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights - Emily Brontë

Mr. Lockwood is the new tenet of Thrushcross Grange a beautiful house opposite of the foreboding Wuthering Heights occupied by his irritable landlord. Cooped up in his new residence recuperating Mr. Lockwood persuades his housekeeper to tell him the tale of his landlord and how things came to be as they are. She reiterates the dark history of the two houses filled with love, loss, jealousy and the desperate pursuit of vengeance.

Wuthering Heights is a classic Gothic novel. I put off reading this book for a long time so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I actually enjoyed reading it. I adored how dark and dramatic it was. The setting and time period were wonderfully conveyed. The supernatural elements further heightened the atmosphere of the setting.

The narrative approach was interesting. Its conversational gossipy tone and perceptive look at the characters' lives made it an engaging read. The fact that the main narrator seemed the most level headed heightened the drama. I found the overly melodramatic moments amusing and continually wanted to know more about the characters. There were so many layers to the story that I'll definitely have to reread it at some point.

It was a rewarding experience to finally read the book that influenced some of the authors I follow and identify which elements inspired books I've previously read. So even though it was my first time reading Wuthering Heights it still felt oddly familiar.


Car Accident Settlements

How an Experienced Automobile Accident Attorney helps fight the insurance picture of a medical billcompany

A person who has been injured in an automobile accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence may be frustrated from dealing with the insurance companies. The insurance carrier for the driver at fault may deny their insured’s liability for the automobile accident. This makes it harder to obtain a fair insurance settlement, and often can drag the process of a car accident settlement out for months and even years. An experienced automobile accident attorney can help solve these and more issues stemming from an accident that was caused by another person.

An injured person who hires an attorney after an automobile accident receives immediate assistance. Often the attorney will refer the injured client to a qualified physician who will direct all of that person’s medical care. Instead of battling with the insurance companies for medical coverage or paying out of pocket, the injured person’s medical bills are held until after either a favorable insurance settlement is reached or until a winning trial verdict.

No fees unless your Car Accident claim is settled

Most automobile accident attorney’s don’t charge up-front attorney’s fees, either. These fees are paid if, and only if, the case settles prior to trial or after receiving a winning verdict at trial. So, just as with the medical costs, the client doesn’t have to worry about paying for his or her attorney out of pocket. The only thing that the injured person needs to do is attend all medical appointments and focus on healing from the injuries caused by the collision.

While the client is healing, the lawyer is collecting all of the information and investigating the accident. The injured person no longer has to deal with the insurance companies and their attorneys. This is the job of the automobile accident attorney. When the client is physically stable again, the attorney begins negotiating with the insurance company or their attorneys for an equitable settlement for the injuries caused by the automobile accident. This settlement will include monetary compensation for all medical care, pain and suffering, time lost from work and any other expenses resulting from the accident.

A qualified auto accident attorney will negotiate with the insurance company attorneys to reach a fair and equitable settlement figure. If a settlement is not reached prior to the date of trial, the injured person’s attorney will try the case in front of a jury. Then it is up to the jury to determine what the appropriate amount of compensation is for the injured person.  If the plaintiff’s attorney proves the case to the satisfaction of the jury, then the plaintiff will be awarded the amount determined by the jury to be fair compensation for the injured person’s injuries and other damages.

Experience counts in Car Accident settlements

When involved in an automobile accident, it is extremely important to hire a qualified and experienced attorney who specializes in injury related cases, and more importantly has extensive experience and a proven track record in reaching favorable settlements with insurance companies.

Who has the right to bring a Wrongful Death Claim in Oregon?

Who has the right to bring a Wrongful Death Claim statue of grieving woman

A wrongful death attorney can be consulted when car accidents result in fatalities. A wrongful death claim is designed to seek monetary compensation for those who are reliant on the person who is deceased. When people ask, “Who has the right to bring a wrongful death claim?” the conditions vary depending on the relationship of the individual filing the claim to the deceased individual.

Wrongful Death Claims in Oregon

Actions for wrongful death in Oregon are authorized by the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 30.010-30.100.  A Personal Representative must be appointed to bring the claim for the spouse, children, stepchildren, parents or other heirs under ORS 30.020(1).

In Oregon, the Personal Administrator of the estate belonging to the decedent has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. If the person left a will naming someone to be the Personal Representative, then that is the person who will generally be appointed by the court, assuming that he or she qualifies to perform that role for the estate and can initiate a wrongful death suit.   If the estate is opened just to pursue a wrongful death claim, then it is not a lengthy probate, but a more abbreviated process.  There is also a statutory process for distributing the proceeds from a wrongful death claim and if the heirs can agree, then the court will generally accept that process.  In the event of a dispute, the matter is determined by the court.

Wrongful DeathWho can file a Wrongful Death Claim?

The spouse can be “technically” married with a pending divorce and still have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. An estranged spouse may be able to file a claim in some cases, and these cases are evaluated on an individual basis. The spouse is usually viewed as being the highest ranked individual in the line of parties to receive the proceeds from a wrongful death claim.

Parents of the deceased can work with a wrongful death attorney to pursue a claim. If there are no minors in the picture, a claim can be filed by either of the surviving parents.

Siblings are permitted to file a claim if there is no surviving spouse and there are no other children able to file. It is important to note that some states do not recognize siblings as having the capacity to initiate a claim. This is the case even though there may be no other surviving members of the deceased party who are able to file the claim.

When someone dies in a car accident, wrongful death lawyers help individuals with questions about who has the right to bring a wrongful death claim.

Distracted Drivers and Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents Caused By Distracted DriversDon't Text and Drive

Being distracted while driving is a leading cause of accidents. If the accident involves a motorcycle, it can easily become serious or even fatal; many motorcyclists and their families each year are entitled to compensation for motorcycle accidents caused by distracted drivers. If you’ve recently been in a motorcycle accident, you should contact a motorcycle accident attorney immediately to find out if you are eligible for compensation.

What Are Distracted Drivers?

Drivers can become distracted in several ways while driving. It’s common for drivers to be looking at their phones instead of at the road, which is why many states have banned texting or talking on the phone while driving. Drivers can also become distracted by their radios, by interesting scenery on the side of the road, or even by road accidents. Finally, drivers can get distracted by their own impatience or by things they are thinking about while they are driving.

Many Oregon motorcycle accidents each year are caused by driver distraction. If you believe the driver was distracted during your accident, you should contact a motorcycle accident attorney. Some types of distraction are easier to prove than others; if the driver was on the phone or texting, your motorcycle accident attorney will have an easier time proving that you are entitled to compensation for the accident.

How Distracted Driving Causes Motorcycle Accidents

Distracted driving is especially dangerous to motorcyclists because motorcycles are generally smaller and harder to see than cars. Even if a driver is distracted, he or she will often become aware of a stopped car at the last moment because the car’s large size attracts the driver’s focus. Unfortunately, this is often not the case with motorcycles, and drivers may not stop in time to avoid hitting them. Many Oregon motorcycle accidents also occur when distracted drivers swerve to avoid hitting a stopped car. If a distracted driver hits another car, the car can then be forced into the motorcycle’s path. These common Oregon motorcycle accidents can lead to serious injury.

Seriousness of Distracted Driving Accidents

Many Oregon motorcycle accidents are serious or fatal. Motorcyclists are less protected during an impact than people driving cars because motorcycles are not enclosed like cars are. In addition, cars are usually bigger than motorcycles, so the impact is likely to send the motorcyclist flying into the air.

Legal Fault and Distracted DrivingMotorcycle Accident Attorney

If a distracted driver gets involved in an Oregon motorcycle accident, the motorcyclist is only entitled to compensation for his or her injuries if the distracted driver was at fault for the accident. In many cases, the distracted driver is at fault–if he or she had been paying attention to the road, the accident would not have occurred. However, in some cases the distracted driver might not be completely at fault. For example, if the motorcyclist made a turn directly into the driver’s path of motion and the distracted driver didn’t see the motorcyclist in time to stop, the driver might not be completely at fault. Your motorcycle accident attorney can tell you whether you are likely to be considered at fault for the accident and how that may affect your case.

Bicycle and Automobile Accidents: Who’s at Fault?

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The High Stakes


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PreQuimm presentation

It is well known that for the last years cancer has been proliferating rapidly in many sectors of our population.

In our society, many people seek for natural alternatives every day to treat health issues. Under these circumstances and knowing the importance and impact that has and will have nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, we developed PreQuimm. A pharmaceutical product which side effects are still unknown including any blocking, antagonism, or interaction with chemotherapy. For this reason, health practitioners may take the advantage of a better, trustworthy, accessible and efficient tool that compliments and empowers conventional cancer treatments.

In the majority of the cases, cancer patients are treated with chemotherapy and/or radiation, even surgery. Nowadays, more that hundred substances exist and are utilized in chemotherapy, which are employed depending on the type of cancer, progress, and response of the patient.

Cancer treatments are designed to destroy cancer cells; unfortunately, they cannot distinguish between normal (healthy) cells, causing adverse effects that could be moderate to severe and consequently diminishing quality of life. These secondary effects could potentially increase the risk of the treatment’s effectiveness and even the patient’s life. The most common symptoms are: hair loss, nausea, vomit, diarrhea, constipation, myalgia, artalgia, and even severe tachycardia. So far, there has been some effort on preventing these adverse side effects through different medicine that at the same time has the same effects, consequently ending up with partial results.

These medications only focus on the symptoms and do not take into account the damage produced in the body due to the toxicity of its elements.

It is important to highlight that the root of chemotherapy’s side effect is due to the harm of cells in different organs of the body. One of the most common side effects is nausea and vomiting; therefore, the method that has been followed to reduce these symptoms is the implementation of a product containing multiple elements. Each of these elements could be combined and each of them generates an effect inside the body, not competing between them, but contributing to the improvement of health and wellness of the consumer. Each of these elements is absolutely independent and works within the body in a specific way.


Naturopathic Medicine Frequently Asked Questions

Homeopathic medication with tabletsQ : How does Naturopathic Medicine work?

A: Naturopathic Medicine supports and promotes the body’s natural healing process, leading to a person’s highest state of wellness. By addressing the causes of disease, providing individualized support and integrating the naturopathic healing principles, improved quality of life and optimal health can be attained.

Q: What conditions do naturopathic doctors see?

A: All of them!  Because Naturopathic Medicine focuses on the health of the entire body and not the specific disease, our supportive care can provide increased vitality to regain one’s health and balance. Naturopathic medicine has the ability to further assist with any condition that is treated with conventional interventions.  We often work in conjunction and receive various referrals from other medical professionals. This is because many conditions that are deemed “untreatable” by other physicians have been dramatically improved with naturopathic therapies.

Q: How is Naturopathic Medicine different from conventional medicine?

A :  The main difference is in the philosophical approach as outlined in the Naturopathic Principles. While most emergency situations should be handled with conventional medicine, Naturopathic Medicine is often the best approach for the treatment and prevention of chronic illnesses with a focus on dietary and lifestyle that can lead to such conditions. Colds and flus are also effectively treated with Naturopathic Medicine because the therapies used support the body’s immune system. Conventional medicine and Naturopathic medicine can use medicine and surgery to decrease or eliminate unwanted symptoms.  However, NDs also look more closely to determine the cause of disease(s) and utilize therapies that work with the body’s natural healing ability.  NDs typically have the opportunity to spend more time with their patients to foster a strong doctor-patient relationship and empower patients with tools to maintain optimal health. Sharing information and answering questions is an essential aspect of naturopathic health care. At Richmond Natural Medicine, we have great respect for all physicians and health care workers in our area. We realize that each play a unique role in the health and well-being of our community.

Q : What is the difference between naturopathy and homeopathy?Pink coneflower

A:  Naturopathy encompasses the entire spectrum of natural medicine of which homeopathy is just one part. Homeopathy is a system which uses extremely small doses of natural substances to stimulate the body’s own ability to heal, and thus is based on many of the same principles as naturopathy.  One way to compare homeopathy or the understanding of homeopathy is the idea of vaccines.  Both homeopathics and vaccines small amount of a substance that can facilitate a reaction within the body.  Homeopaths often only prescribe homeopathic medicine whereas Naturopathic Doctors use homeopathy as well as other therapies.

Q: Is Naturopathic Medicine effective?

A:  Naturopathic medicine has its own unique body of knowledge, evolved and refined through experience for centuries. It also incorporates scientific advances from medical disciplines throughout the world. Many of the individual therapies used in naturopathic medical practice have been scientifically validated, especially in the area of clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture and manipulation. Research is vital to any profession and is consistently being done throughout the globe.

Q: Is Naturopathic Medicine safe?

A:  Yes. The safety record in states with regulatory boards is excellent. NDs can purchase malpractice insurance at very low rates which indicates the chance of being injured through malpractice is low. NDs are experts in the safe use of natural therapies. Pregnant women, newborns, and all others including those in the geriatric phase of life can often safely use naturopathic medicine. Terminally ill persons can benefit safely as well.  It is even more important that in these cases, that patients work with a 4 year medically trained naturopathic doctor from an accredited naturopathic medical program through the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANNMC).

Q: How is a Naturopathic doctor trained?

A: Naturopathic education is precluded by a traditional four-year pre-med undergraduate degree.  ND’s are trained at any one of six accredited naturopathic colleges recognized by the United States Department of Education.  The education includes a minimum of four additional years of medical school.  The first two years are focused on basic sciences, pathology, & diagnosis.  The later years are concentrated on a variety of therapies, including botanical medicine, nutrition, physical manipulation, homeopathy, minor surgery & pharmacology.  Specialty focus is given to individual organ systems, with classes in gastroenterology, proctology, cardiology, gynecology, and neurology.  After graduation, all ND’s must pass national board exams, as well as state licensing exams.  In cases of ND’s practicing in states that do not offer a license (such as Virginia), practitioners hold a license in a different state, so as to be held to regulation and continuing education requirements. NDs have access to residency training which is similar to PharmD residencies.  They are self-funded residencies and thus not through federal funding.  Richmond Natural Medicine serves as the only CNME accredited residency site in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For more detailed information on naturopathic education please visit the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges.

Q: Are there other kinds of “naturopaths” or “NDs” in the United States?

A:  Because naturopathic medicine is not regulated in all 50 states (including Virginia), some individuals who do not meet the educational standards of the profession call themselves “naturopaths” or “NDs.” Such individuals may have degrees or diplomas from correspondence schools, weekend seminars, certifying agencies that confer naturopathic credentials based on other kinds of health education, home study schools without state or federal authority to grant degrees, or schools without naturopathic programs or faculty. None of these programs qualify a candidate to sit for national board exams or to receive licensure in any state. In some states, individuals use the title simply by paying a fee for a business license requiring no evidence of education. Patients should know what they are getting when they seek the services of a naturopathic doctor. Only state licensure can guarantee the training and safety to which patients are entitled.  Due to the fact that the Commonwealth of Virginia does not license NDs at this time, the best way to determine if your ND is reputable is by ascertaining if they attended one of the institutions who serve as a member of the  Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges.

Q : Are NDs opposed to drugs and major surgery?

A:  No. NDs are not opposed to invasive or suppressive measures when these methods are necessary. They make referrals for such treatment when appropriate.  We work in collaboration and conjunction with many other health professionals in the area in order to provide the best comprehensive care for patients.


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Tip of the Week - Outclass Your Opponents

Success on the battlefield starts with knowing the playstyle for each tank class.

In World of Tanks, adapting to different tank classes and roles is the first step toward doing well in battle. Each tank class suits a certain playstyle, and knowing how these classes work together is a crucial part of understanding team balance. Some tanks excel at certain roles better than others. Knowing what role to play based on the type of tank you’re using will help you and your team coordinate a strategy at the start of each match based on the team’s composition, allowing you to use your tank to its full potential.

There are five tank classes in World of Tanks: Light, Medium, Heavy, Tank Destroyer, and SPG. These categories help to indicate the style of play that a given tank is suited for. Early in your World of Tanks career, you may get the urge to dive head-first into enemy territory using an SPG or another thinly-armored tank, and it’s in moments like these that you’ll realize why most tanks are classified the way they are.

In the list below, we’ve included a quick overview of each tank class, along with a few basic pointers on how they should be played.

Light Tanks

What these tanks lack in armor, they make up for in traverse speed and mobility. Light Tanks aren’t weighed down by thick armor, meaning they can move quickly but have relatively low protections.  Light Tanks tend to have a high view range, making them adept scouts who can spot opponents from further away. Use Light Tanks to get close enough to the enemy’s frontline to light up the map with targets, but be sure to utilize cover to stay hidden while scouting.

Medium Tanks

Medium Tanks are good all-around tanks that can suit a variety of playstyles. These tanks possess some of the better attributes from the Light and Heavy Tank classes, including decent mobility and armor values. Medium Tanks can maneuver faster than Heavies, but can sustain more damage than Lights. While playing as a Medium Tank, try to travel with teammates so that you can support your allies when needed. These tanks can even take over spotting duties for their team when allied scouts are slacking.  Look at your team composition each match to determine what playstyle works best in the given context.

Heavy Tanks

Heavy Tanks have thick armor plating that provides great protection, but slows them down quite a bit. Given their low traverse speeds and maneuverability, they can be vulnerable to flanking from speedier opponents. However, Heavy Tanks can take a beating, so go for this class when you’re in the mood for some bruising and brawling at close range. Travel with teammates and provide them with cover fire and support when needed.

Tank Destroyers

As the name implies, Tank Destroyers are intended to obliterate enemy tanks using their massive guns. This class has some of the most powerful weapons in the game, aside from SPG’s. They don’t have great armor, however, so it’s best to hang back and line up your targets from a distance. Tank Destroyers usually have decent penetration values, so fire from cover to ambush your opponents and maximize the impact of each shot.

SPG (Artillery)

Due to its special firing mode, the SPG class has a unique playstyle that differs from all the other tank types. SPG tanks are Artillery units that fire their shots in an upward arc, damaging opponents from above. Their special aiming capability allows SPGs to see across the whole map and fire over certain obstacles. SPGs must remain at the back of their team’s base to provide artillery support for their team, and thus SPGs rely heavily on allied scouts to move forward and spot enemies for them. A team that sets up shots for their SPGs will often take the lead during battle.

These are just some basic guidelines to keep in mind when playing each tank class. Of course, there will be some variation between tanks within the classes themselves, so it’s still important to practice with several different tanks within a class to get a feel for what makes each one special. When choosing a tank, think about the role that it plays in battle and how to utilize its strengths so that you can benefit your team.

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Word Study: Integrity

Throughout Psalms 25 the Psalmist is saying that if he follows the ways of God he will experience the presence of God and will be protected. Now he is saying that integrity and uprightness will preserve him.

From our English translation our first impression is that it is the Psalmist’s integrity and uprightness that will protect him, Note there is no personal pronoun related to integrity or uprightness. In Psalms 25: 8 we find uprightness attributed to the Lord. This plus the lack of a personal pronoun or any pronoun is not the Psalmist style of writing. The lack of pronouns and verse 8 would suggest that this integrity and uprightness comes from God but as the Psalmist waits on the Lord, God’s integrity and uprightness will become a part of him.

This Hebrew word for wait is the same here qarah. Qarah is used for making rope. Rope is made by tightly binding hundreds of strains of fabric together. In verse 21 we find that the Psalmist expects to be filled with God’s uprightness and integrity during this binding process. As he binds himself to God God’s integrity and uprightness wraps itself around him and he shares in God’s uprightness and integrity. The result will be that he is protected.

The word protected in the Hebrew here is the natsar which means to guard. In verse 20 we also have the word guard in some translations, but that is a different guard, it is the word shamar. Shamar is a gatekeeper or sort of like a security guard who guards a building or office. However, the word used in our study verse for guard is natsar which is more than just a security guard who helps you out. It is a personal body guard whose sole job is to protect you from any harm.

So integrity and uprightness are your personal body guards so I would say that it is important to know just what this integrity and uprightness entails. Uprightness is the word yoshar which means to be perfectly in tune with God so that all you do is correct and right.

Integrity in English means to adhere to moral and ethical principles. The Hebrew word for integrity is tum from the root word tamam which means integrity but much more, it is really the word for perfection and completion. The word is spelled Taw which represents truth, the open Mem which represents the revealed knowledge of God and the closed Mem representing the hidden knowledge of God. Spiritually integrity has the idea of knowing the truth of God’s revealed and hidden knowledge. With that knowledge you will know how to act. As the Psalmist is binding himself to God and God’s tamam is being wrapped around him so he will know how to act perfectly before God and others. If he allows that binding to come unraveled he will not behave perfectly before God and will not be protected.

I saw a movie the other day that involved a civil law suit against a drug company that sold a drug that proved to be deadly. The plaintiff suffered great physical harm from this drug. The defense tried to prove it was not their drug and that the condition the plaintiff suffered was the result of causes other than their drug. They presented an expert witness whose credentials were absolutely undisputable and his testimony positively showed that the defendant’s product had no relationship whatsoever with the condition the plaintiff allegedly suffered. The story line showed that the expert witness was paid off by the defendant to give this testimony. This left the viewing audience wondering how would the plaintiff’s attorney get out of this one. How do you shoot down a credible witness whose resume shows him to be a highly educated man of great integrity. The plaintiff’s attorney simply asked the expert witness why he drove to the trial and did not fly as it was quite a distance. The expert witness said he had extra time and just wanted to drive. The plaintiff pressed the expert witness asking if he did not have time would he have taken a plane. The witness started to become nervous and weakly said he would have. It was then that the plaintiff’s attorney produced a document which showed that the expert witness was on the government’s terrorist list and that he could not legally fly. That he was put on that list for multiple accounts of drunken behavior while in flight. Because he lied under oath his testimony was thrown out. Still there was a jury who heard the expert testimony but they, like any normal citizen, would immediately question the expert’s testimony. If he would lie under oath and was barred from flying for indecent and drunken behavior, could you really trust anything he had to say?

Tamam does mean integrity but it is a perfect and complete integrity. If you live a life of integrity and someone starts to spread lies about you, you do not need to fear for if you are a person of integrity people will see the lies for what they are. Once the ones spreading the lies prove to not have tamam or integrity their lies will just turn against them.

Psalms 25 speaks of the Psalmist who is suffering from emotional hurt and harm caused by others attacking him with lies. The Psalmist realizes that his best defense against the lies would be the integrity and uprightness of God. Those spreading the lies would not have such integrity and when the smoke clears the Psalmist, because he had bound himself to God and took on God’s tamam integrity and uprightness, would be protected from those lies.

God is not offended by our lies, no sweat off His back. He just knows how our lies will end up hurting us which is why He does not want us to lie.


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About The Heaven at the End of Science

Thirty-five years in the making, The Heaven at the End of Science purports to do the impossible: overturn the materialistic worldview of modern science and replace it with a new worldview that joins the scientific enterprise with religion. Heavily researched, well-documented, and carefully thought out, the book is intended to engage the reader with the nature and extent of the evidence supporting this new worldview. The Big Bang theory and Darwinian evolution, among other prized theories of modern science, go by the wayside as the book outlines a theory to better explain the physical world we live in. The writer, Philip Mereton, is a practicing lawyer with a Philosophy degree (Beloit College 1978) who challenges modern scientific theorists to a debate, and structured the book’s argument not to just to raise questions or point out a few gaps in science’s world picture, but to win the debate.

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For years, we have been led to believe that the universe traces its roots back to the Big Bang, a cataclysmic explosion of ethereal energy that resulted in the formation of the planets, stars, and everything in-between. Suppose, though, that the cosmos wasn’t, in fact, borne of a random eruption — but rather stems from the ever-evolving imagination of a multi-dimensional dreaming mind? Such a drastically different perspective would no doubt change the way we see not only ourselves, but also our place in the infinite realm of the universe.

Such is the central premise of The Heaven At The End Of Science, the eye-opening new offering from author Philip Mereton. Probing, well written, and thoroughly researched, Mereton’s insightful volume serves as a treatise on the popular misconceptions that the world of science would lead us to believe about the origins — and subsequent development — of the universe. More than just the simple remnants of ancient star dust, Mereton paints the compelling picture of life as a purposeful, directed means to an end. Bolstered by a wide range of enlightening sources, including religion, eastern philosophy — and science itself— The Heaven At The End Of Science breaks important ground regarding the limited purview of life as we’ve come to know it, encouraging readers to explore the unfettered depths of a new vision of universal purpose. A highly recommended read.

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New Book Challenges Big Bang, Darwinism and Creationism

Chicago, IL – November 10, 2010—The Heaven at the End of Science An Argument for a New Worldview of Hope, by Philip Mereton takes a fresh and bold look at the debate between science and religion—and attempts to go farther than any other book to unite them.

Instead of trying to show that religion is wrong because science is better at finding truth, or that science must be wrong because it leaves out God, this new book shows that if we eliminate the unnecessary assumptions of our modern, materialistic worldview, we wind up finding a way to connect the logical rigor of science with the hopes and dreams of religion. The Heaven at the End of Science says that instead of viewing the universe as a random outcome of the Big Bang or as a special creation from the hand of God, why not see if we can explain the world as a powerful dream emerging from a universal mind, a mind some call God? It provokes the reader to think about the big questions, and inspire many to reach for higher goals only achievable in a dream world. This book gives a completely different perspective than modern science.

About the Author: Philip Mereton is a practicing lawyer with a philosophy degree whose mission in life is to expose the fallacies in our current materialistic world view and to advance to more promising—and rational—outlook. In pursuit of that mission, he spent 30 years studying the foundational ideas to our current scientific world view and developing the arguments made in this book. Download a PDF version of this Press Release

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Testimonials for The Heaven at the End of Science

“In The Heaven at the End of Science, Philip Mereton presents a well-argued, strongly documented, and immensely readable critique of the world view we have come to associate with modern science. In addition, he proposes a bold cosmological hypothesis that he finds hospitable to the concerns of both science and religion. I strongly recommend this thoughtful book to anyone interested in these philosophically important matters.”

—Gary A. Cook, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Beloit College

The Heaven at the End of Science lucidly, comprehensively and inspiringly exposes the limits of materialistic science. The author’s ‘Real Dream’ provides an inspiration for a new worldview that transcends these limits.”

—Lawrence Wile, M.D., Director, Chaikin-Wile Foundation

Questions for the Media

1. What Led you to Write this Book?

2. What do you mean by gloomy future?

3. What are these Ill-Effects?

5. Who were your major influences?

6. Who is the Audience for this Book?

Talking Points

  1. Now—at the beginning of a new millennium—might be a good time to re-assess the big theories of modern science that control how we view the world around us.

  2. We don’t seem to give it much thought but scientific materialism, which controls our current way of thinking about the world, is riddled with foundational assumptions that cannot be true. These assumptions are that trillions of tons of matter suddenly burst from the dark void; that mindless processes and physical laws assembled dead particles into mathematical patterns that hold constant for all time; and that life arose from a primordial swamp of dead particles.

  3. Modern science has also given us a host of increasingly bizarre theories that have somehow escaped serious questioning because we have apparently delegated to science professors (and religious leaders) the all-important task of answering the big questions: who we are; where we came from; what the world is made of and where it’s going.

  4. Science’s more bizarre theories include (a) the Big Bang, where enough matter for all the trillions upon trillions of stars in the sky was once condensed into a pinhead, which then miraculously expanded its way into the universe; (b) the inflationary Big Bang, where milliseconds after the initial “bang,” the universe inflated by a factor of 1050 in 10-35 seconds, and then slowed down to track the current expansion; (c) dark matter—or matter no-one can see or sense—which accounts for roughly 95% of the total matter scientists believe exists in the universe; (d) the “many-worlds” theory which holds that our universe is actually one of many trillions of possible universes; and (e) string theory, which holds that the ultimate constituents of matter are not particles, but infinitesimal vibrating strings taking up not four (the 3 spatial dimensions and time) but eleven or so dimensions which of course we never actually experience.

  5. Although we commonly question the opinions of our political leaders, sports coaches, hair stylists, and talk show hosts, we give scientists a free pass when it comes to fundamental theories.

  6. It turns out that when we do question the theories of modern science, they fall apart.

  7. There is a better way to explain the world.

  8. Rather than assume the trillions of stars in the sky burst from the dark void in a miracle known as the Big Bang, why not conclude that the appearance of the trillions of stars in the sky is a product of the united dreaming mind of God?

  9. What if we are God and we have dreamt a world of such overwhelming power and solidity that we have fooled ourselves into thinking we are not dreaming?

  10. In this new millennium, it is time to put the theories of modern science to the test and see if a different perspective better explains the world we see.

  11. This book challenges material scientists to a debate: what theory better explains the world we experience, the materialistic theories of modern science, led by the Big Bang, quantum physics, and Darwinian evolution, or the Real Dream Worldview?

  12. Does the world originate in a Big Bang of matter that came at us, or from the Big Mind and flows from us?

  13. This book carries the dream perspective to its logical conclusion and argues that when we dispense with the unnecessary assumptions of modern science we wind up clearing a path to a true heaven.

  14. This idealistic vision of a future world is also the bedrock principle to a new science.


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Winston Churchill was not your average ordinary leader.

Thrust to the forefront of leading his country during a devastating World War, Churchill is widely considered one of the greatest political leaders of the past century.

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Although I love flying and aeronautics, I have had some fairly unique airplane experiences over the last ten years or so.

There was the time a passenger went into medical duress and the plane had to make an emergency landing. On another flight, a random man nearly fell asleep on my shoulder. Not to mention the time when a fly became trapped in the cabin and a flight attendant offered a prize to whoever could kill it.


Investability Quotient - IQ

DEFINITION of 'Investability Quotient - IQ'

A term used by Standard and Poor's to describe how good a company's medium to long-term return potential is. While medium to long-term return potential is the major contributor to IQ, other factors are also considered. The scale ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 250.

BREAKING DOWN 'Investability Quotient - IQ'

Other factors taken into consideration include: credit rating, liquidity, relative strength, and volatility measures.

IQ is an innovative way to incorporate numerous factors and derive a single number. This measure also allows for cross-industry comparisons to be made more easily. However, be careful not to rely too heavily on it.


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Shin Splints Stretches

By Alan L. Hammond

What Are Shin Splints?

The term shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, refers to the pain that runs along the tibia, the shin bone. Shin splints usually develop after vigorous physical activity. Excessive or repetitive activity causes inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and tissue covering the bone, causing pain.

Katherine Roberts, renowned fitness and flexibility expert for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres baseball clubs, and founder of The Roberts Flex-Fit Method, describes shin splints in this succinct manner: “Over use is the main cause of shin splints, causing the muscle to move away from the shin bone.”

Some sports, by their very nature, place excessive demands on the legs. Running, tennis, and soccer are some of those sports and each enjoys wide recreational participation. Proper sport-specific technique and conditioning can minimize the pounding the legs take when playing such sports.

Shin Splints Stretches

According to Roberts, the best cure for shin splints, (play video) once you have them, is rest. The length of recuperation depends upon the severity of the condition. Physicians may also recommend over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs and stretching.

Roberts recommends two shin splints stretches to help prevent and aid in shin splints recovery. For the first stretching exercise, with shoes off, sit on a chair and extend one leg straight. Flex the toes and foot toward the body, then point the toes away. Repeat the shin splints stretches exercise ten times and switch legs.

For the second shin splints stretches exercise, stand on a step, facing the step. Move back so the heels will freely drop below the step. Put a micro-bend in your knees and allow the heels to drop below the step. On exhalation, lift as high as possible on the toes. Repeat ten times and rest.

Other Treatment

It is rare for a person to need advanced treatment for shin splints, but it does occur. When shin splints do not improve with non-surgical treatments and exercise, surgery could be used. There may also be other problems present, such as stress fracture, which would need to be diagnosed. It is important to visit a physician for accurate diagnosis of the conditions.

What puts me at risk for shin splints as an athlete?

Interview with Katherine Roberts, September 3, 2009; “Shin Splints,”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.


Dishman had served one year of a 7 year prison term for burglary when he escaped. He would have been eligible for parole after serving 3 years, but now he must serve the remaining 6 years of his sentence and possibly additional time for escaping.

A person who met Dishman 5 years after his escape tipped off LE. Had that person known all along who he was? His mother also re-connected with him 6 months after he escaped. Will she and anyone else who concealed his whereabouts be charged with obstruction of justice and/or concealing a fugitive? His mother is probably in her 80's now, maybe 90's.


OTFTsThin film field-effect transistor is the basic device of modern microelectronics and is nowadays used more than a billion times on every state-of-the-art computer chip. In the future, this rigid technology will be complemented by flexible electronics produced at extremely low cost. With modern materials having hole mobilities of >40 cm²(Vs)‾¹ and electron mobilities of >5 cm²(Vs)‾¹, OTFTs are competing with a-Si films and have the potential to be the basic device for cheap, flexible electronics. However, they still need much improvement. The ultimate goal of organic semiconductor science is to produce materials and devices of higher quality and stability. I believe that once we can fully understand the relationship between the molecular structure and charge carrier drift mobility, we can design organic semiconductors with mobilities comparable or even exceeding state of the art CMOS technology. The upper mobility limit for the pi-pi conjugated systems is set by well known data of nearly structurally perfect graphene sheet, which yields >15,000 cm²(Vs)‾¹ at room temperature. Another challenge , which has to be addressed, for the fabrication of the complementary integrated circuits is controlled doping of organic semiconductor. Comprehensive OTFT investigations performed so far almost exclusively use electrically undoped semiconductors and OTFTs with doped channels are rarely reported. Thus influence of molecular doping on OTFT performance and stability is poorly explored. Also, reliability of OTFTs remains one of the most challenging obstacles to be overcome for broad commercial applications. So called “bias stress” effect was identified as the key instability under operation for numerous OTFT devices and interfaces. Despite a multitude of experimental observations, a comprehensive mechanism describing this behavior is still missing. Furthermore, controlled methods to overcome these instabilities are so far lacking.

We investigate physical and chemical mechanisms of molecular doping and its influence on OTFT devices performance. Controlled doping of semiconductors leads to highly reproducible transistors with precisely tunable device characteristics, which is witnessed by the success of inorganic metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors. Exploiting effective n-type OTFT channel doping for p-type carrier organic semiconductor pentacene, we have recently achieved first realization of organic inversion transistors. We also presented the approach to control and significantly alleviate the bias stress effect by using interfacial molecular doping at low concentrations.

We also apply organic semiconductor friendly Orthogonal Lithography technique to fabricate ultra-short channel OTFTs and OTFT based comprehensive integrate circuit devices.