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The University of Central Arkansas Foundation held its third Night of Distinction Gala on Saturday to honor some of its top award winners. Distinguished alumni awards were presented to Dr. Joe D. Allison, class of 1979, and Terry Pillow, class of 1976, while Patsy Minton Newton, class of 1952, was presented with the Alumni Service Award. Proceeds from the event were used to help the Travel Abroad Grants (TAG) and Undergraduate Research Grants for Education (URGE) programs in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College. The event was emceed by Rhett Martin, the unversity's first Rhoads Scholar, and entertainment was provided by the UCA String Quartet and local band "Loose Ends".
The University of Central Arkansas Foundation held its third Night of Distinction Gala on Saturday to honor some of its top award winners. Distinguished alumni awards were presented to Dr. Joe D. Allison, class of 1979, and Terry Pillow, class of 1976, while Patsy Minton Newton, class of 1952, was presented with the Alumni Service Award. Proceeds from the event were used to help the Travel Abroad Grants (TAG) and Undergraduate Research Grants for Education (URGE) programs in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College. The event was emceed by Rhett Martin, the unversity's first Rhoads Scholar, and entertainment was provided by the UCA String Quartet and local band "Loose Ends".
The University of Central Arkansas Foundation held its third Night of Distinction Gala on Saturday to honor some of its top award winners. Distinguished alumni awards were presented to Dr. Joe D. Allison, class of 1979, and Terry Pillow, class of 1976, while Patsy Minton Newton, class of 1952, was presented with the Alumni Service Award. Proceeds from the event were used to help the Travel Abroad Grants (TAG) and Undergraduate Research Grants for Education (URGE) programs in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College. The event was emceed by Rhett Martin, the unversity's first Rhoads Scholar, and entertainment was provided by the UCA String Quartet and local band "Loose Ends".
on days I don't have any work and little worries I enjoy walking through the tall green grass and trees... it's definitely therapeutic to me.
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The University of Central Arkansas Foundation held its third Night of Distinction Gala on Saturday to honor some of its top award winners. Distinguished alumni awards were presented to Dr. Joe D. Allison, class of 1979, and Terry Pillow, class of 1976, while Patsy Minton Newton, class of 1952, was presented with the Alumni Service Award. Proceeds from the event were used to help the Travel Abroad Grants (TAG) and Undergraduate Research Grants for Education (URGE) programs in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College. The event was emceed by Rhett Martin, the unversity's first Rhoads Scholar, and entertainment was provided by the UCA String Quartet and local band "Loose Ends".
The University of Central Arkansas Foundation held its third Night of Distinction Gala on Saturday to honor some of its top award winners. Distinguished alumni awards were presented to Dr. Joe D. Allison, class of 1979, and Terry Pillow, class of 1976, while Patsy Minton Newton, class of 1952, was presented with the Alumni Service Award. Proceeds from the event were used to help the Travel Abroad Grants (TAG) and Undergraduate Research Grants for Education (URGE) programs in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College. The event was emceed by Rhett Martin, the unversity's first Rhoads Scholar, and entertainment was provided by the UCA String Quartet and local band "Loose Ends".
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www.stvincent.edu | Saint Vincent College honors 11 alumni with the presentation of Alumni of Distinction or Recent Alumna/Alumnus Achievement Awards at a reception and dinner on Friday, Oct. 4, during the annual Alumni Homecoming and Fall Family Weekend on campus.
Those honored with Alumni of Distinction awards at the special event in the Fred M. Rogers Center include Dr. Leonard Burrello, C’64, of Tampa, Florida; Kimberly M. Colonna, Esq., C’94, of Harrisburg; Arthur T. Downey, Esq., C’59, of North Bethesda, Maryland; Deacon William J. Hisker, Ph.D., P ’65, C’69, of Greensburg; William G. Laird, C’69, of Bridgeville; The Hon. Robert J. Lesnick, C’74, of Alexandria, Virginia; Dr. Richard C. Miller, C’79, of Chatham, New Jersey; John R. Perchak, C’69, of Alamo, California; and Dr. Richard S. Sepesy, P ’48, C’52, of Monroeville. Alexandria C. Simmons, C’10, of Jefferson Hills and Jason M. Winters, C’04, of Hempfield Township, will receive the Recent Alumna/Alumnus Achievement Awards.
All of the awards are made by the Saint Vincent Alumni Association in recognition of meritorious service and commitment to Saint Vincent College.
The University of Central Arkansas Foundation held its third Night of Distinction Gala on Saturday to honor some of its top award winners. Distinguished alumni awards were presented to Dr. Joe D. Allison, class of 1979, and Terry Pillow, class of 1976, while Patsy Minton Newton, class of 1952, was presented with the Alumni Service Award. Proceeds from the event were used to help the Travel Abroad Grants (TAG) and Undergraduate Research Grants for Education (URGE) programs in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College. The event was emceed by Rhett Martin, the unversity's first Rhoads Scholar, and entertainment was provided by the UCA String Quartet and local band "Loose Ends".
The University of Central Arkansas Foundation held its third Night of Distinction Gala on Saturday to honor some of its top award winners. Distinguished alumni awards were presented to Dr. Joe D. Allison, class of 1979, and Terry Pillow, class of 1976, while Patsy Minton Newton, class of 1952, was presented with the Alumni Service Award. Proceeds from the event were used to help the Travel Abroad Grants (TAG) and Undergraduate Research Grants for Education (URGE) programs in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College. The event was emceed by Rhett Martin, the unversity's first Rhoads Scholar, and entertainment was provided by the UCA String Quartet and local band "Loose Ends".
The Cleburne County Farmers Federation held its Annual Meeting Aug. 9. State Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, and State Rep. Bob Fincher, R-Rocky Branch, presented Wendell and Nan Gibbs with a resolution plaque for being named Alabama's 2016 Farm of Distinction. Secretary of State John Merrill was event's guest speaker. Congratulations to Gibbs Farms!
From left are county President Jimmy Jimmerson, Dial, Wendell and Nan Gibbs, Fincher and Merrill.
B.E.F. – Music Of Quality And Distinction: Volume One
Label:Virgin – VV2219
Format:5 × Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM
Country:UK
Released:1982
Genre:Electronic
Style:Synth-pop
A Glenn Gregory – Perfect Day
B Glenn Gregory – Wichita Lineman
C Billy MacKenzie – It's Over
D Billy MacKenzie – The Secret Life Of Arabia
E Sandie Shaw – Anyone Who Had A Heart
F Paul Jones – There's A Ghost In My House
G Tina Turner – Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)
H Gary Glitter – Suspicious Minds
I Bernie Nolan –You Keep Me Hanging On
J Paula Yates – These Boots Are Made For Walking
Tuskegee University is a private, Historically Black University located in Tuskegee, Alabama established in 1881. The campus has been designated as the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark. Tuskegee University's campus is the only school in the United States to hold this distinction. Tuskegee University is home to over 3,100 students from the United States and 30 foreign countries. Tuskegee University is ranked among the 2014 Best 378 Colleges & Universities by the Princeton Review.
Tuskegee University is home to the Tuskegee Airmen, scientist George Washington Carver and architect Robert R. Taylor. Distinguished Alumni include Lionel Richie, Alice Coachman, Congressman Alexander N. Green, General Daniel "Chappie" James Jr., Tom Joyner, Ralph Ellison, and Lonnie Johnson.
spanwidth min.: 70 cm
spanwidth max.: 84 cm
size min.: 29 cm
size max.: 35 cm
Breeding
incubation min.: 28 days
incubation max.: 31 days
fledging min.: 28 days
fledging max.: 34 days
broods 1
eggs min.: 1
eggs max.: 4
Physical characteristics
Larger than Merlin and similar to Kestrel, but with shorter tail. ) up to 10% larger than (, with broader wings. Rather slight, elegant, long-winged falcon, with remarkable speed in often high, aerobatic pursuit of flying prey; can recall swift in outline and flight action. Plumage rather dark, with heavily streaked underbody; combination of pale cream throat and cheeks with rufous thighs and undertail diagnostic. Most often confused with juvenile and 1st-summer. In northern parts of range, confusion with Peregrine possible but much slighter build, looser flight action, underpart pattern, and shorter, often slightly wedge-shaped tail of Hobby usually noticeable. For distinctions from pale-morph Eleonora‘s Falcon, . Flight always graceful but action variable. When hunting birds, action fast and regular, with stiff wing-beats; flight interspersed with frequent short glides and ending in lightning stoop (with wings almost closed) or rapid chase of prey (with wings then directed backwards and wing-beats extremely fluid); when hunting flying insects, action slower, with flatter wing-beats and allowing aerial capture and eating of prey. Soars on outstretched, flat wings, with tail (normally kept closed) well open; rarely hovers (unlike Red-footed Falcon). When perched, adopts upright posture and wing-tips reach end of short tail.
Habitat
Among smaller west Palearctic Falco, only Kestrel spans broader band of latitude, but presence limited to little more than one-third of the year through its high dependence on aerial insect prey, abundant only during the warmer months. Although ranging on occasion almost to tree-limit, northward through taiga even beyond Arctic Circle, and in Asia up to 3050 m in mountain forests, mainly a lowland species, tending to avoid coastlines and islands, extensive wetlands, steppes, deserts, and all kinds of open treeless country. Extensive dense forests, narrow alpine valleys, and sunless rainy or misty regions such as moorlands on the oceanic fringe also shunned. Preferred habitats usually warm, biologically rich enough to sustain plenty of large flying insects, with ample open expanses of low vegetation completed by clumps, groves, or lines of tall trees, or fringed by mature woodland with clearings, glades, or slopes affording relatively inaccessible nest-sites with unobstructed view. Lack of gregariousness while breeding, and readiness when necessary to hunt far from nest, enables areas of low prey biomass to be occupied in west Palearctic breeding range, in contrast to Red-footed Falcon and Lesser Kestrel, with which frequently co-exists in African winter quarters. Here all 3 species gather to feed on swarms of flying termites which emerge after tropical rainstorms, rising to 600 m or more and often getting wetter than most native birds of prey of the region would tolerate. Savanna, sparse woodland, grassland, and cultivation preferred in winter.
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Falco subbuteo is a widespread summer visitor to much of Europe, which accounts for less than a quarter of its global breeding range. Its European breeding population is relatively small (<120,000 pairs), but was stable between 1970-1990. Although there were declines in certain countries-most notably Germany and Finland-during 1990-2000, populations were stable or increased elsewhere in Europe, and the species probably remained stable overall.
Feeding
Mainly birds and insects; occasionally bats, small ground mammals, and reptiles. Opportunist feeder on flying insects and birds, hunting chiefly in open sky; exploits local abundances. Often active in evening taking birds flocking at roosts, and insects, and (more rarely) bats; hunts exceptionally by moonlight. Prey seized in feet in fast, controlled flight; in downward stoop, level flight, or often in upward swoop at end of dive (latter a regular method, presumably of unsighting or confusing victim and, in late twilight, of using sky to silhouette prey). Insects taken high in air, in low-level flight, and in sallies from look-out perch; more rarely, captured on ground. Birds taken in stoops and chases high in air, or in sudden dashes at tree-top or roof-top height, or low over reedbeds, nesting colonies, etc. Takes wide range of birds, but again tends to favour open sky species such as Swift, martins and swallows, larks, and pipits and wagtails especially in their high song-flights; also open-country flocking species such as sparrows and finches.
Breeding
The Hobby mostly breeds for the first time at two years old. They will usually nest in old crows nests, often in trees. Height above ground ranges from under 6 m to 32 m. Rarely nests on cliff tops. Egg-laying is often in June, with around 3 eggs laid. Egg laying from early June in north-west Europe. In southern part of range, including North Africa, laying from middle of May; in central Europe, earliest birds laying 2nd week May. Incubation takes around 28-31 days. The young are fully fledged in 4-5 weeks & fully independent between 4-6 weeks later. The young are often lost to crows nesting in the area.
Territorial and usually solitary when breeding; occasionally 2 or more pairs nest in loose, well-dispersed clusters, each pair holding separate nesting territory. Aerial activity in breeding territory involves many spectacular flight displays, principally by male, though these largely of unfixed pattern and occasional. If male arrives back on territory at start of season before female, makes both low circling flights over tree-tops and high soaring flights above site, often calling excitedly, and will fly up high with prey in talons. When female returns, male flies in circles round her, calling in great excitement. If pair arrive back together, female also takes part in advertisement flights.
Migration
Summer visitor to west Palearctic, where exceptional winter records known, but normally withdraws south to winter quarters mainly in southern Africa. Recorded on migration throughout Mediterranean basin, more in autumn than in spring, showing little tendency to concentrate at narrows for sea-crossings. Relative paucity of passage observations from Mediterranean and Iraq suggests long unbroken flights between breeding range and sub-Saharan Africa. Autumn passage begins late August, with peak movements through Europe in September and few left in temperate latitudes by mid-October; trans-Mediterranean passage mainly mid-September to mid-October. Return movement begins East Africa in March, with major movements there during April; crosses Mediterranean mainly mid-April to mid-May, and European breeding areas reoccupied late April to late May. In northern Europe, one of the latest returning of summer migrant species.
Thom (Khmer: អង្គរធំ; literally: "Great City"), located in present day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors. At the centre of the city is Jayavarman's state temple, the Bayon, with the other major sites clustered around the Victory Square immediately to the north.
Angkor Thom was established as the capital of Jayavarman VII's empire, and was the centre of his massive building programme. One inscription found in the city refers to Jayavarman as the groom and the city as his bride.
Angkor Thom seems not to be the first Khmer capital on the site, however. Yasodharapura, dating from three centuries earlier, was centred slightly further northwest, and Angkor Thom overlapped parts of it. The most notable earlier temples within the city are the former state temple of Baphuon, and Phimeanakas, which was incorporated into the Royal Palace. The Khmers did not draw any clear distinctions between Angkor Thom and Yashodharapura: even in the fourteenth century an inscription used the earlier name. The name of Angkor Thom—great city—was in use from the 16th century.
This series takes on a satirical approach towards the fashion industry. A sense of identity is created based upon the clothing an individual wears. In order to strip that identity away I eliminated the clothing, and adorned each individual with living pieces of nature. In aiming to capture a sense of vulnerability, I attempt to reveal a lack of identity. This raw feeling will continue to exist as we create identity through fashion.
Shot from a tour boat on the Chicago River.
In June 2000, Sears Tower once again became the world's tallest building from base to tip of antenna, when a 22 ft. extension was added to one of the tower's two broadcast antennas. It had already regained its title as the tallest building in the world in two of four vcategories under revised 1997 international guidelines. Although it no longer has the tallest structural height (Petrons Towers in Kuala Lumpur has that distinction), it does have the highest occupied floor and also the heightest height to the rooftop.
Sears Tower, opened in 1974, was designed by Bruce Graham, a partner at the Chicago architectural firm of Skidmore, Owins and Merrill, with the assistance of chief engineer Fazlur Khan. Construction of the innovative building took three years, employing 1600 people. More than 110 concrete caissons anchored in bedrock support the tower's 222,500 tons. Today, the tower contains 3.5 million sq. ft. of office space, more than 100 elevators, and enough telephone cable to encircle the Earth twice. The elevator to the Skydeck travels at a stomach chruning 16000 ft per minute.
In 2007, the Sears Tower was ranked #42 on the AIA 150 America's Favorite Architecture list.
Transformers: Age of Extinction is an upcoming 2014 American science fiction action film based on the Transformers 1986 anime of the same name. It is the fourth installment of the live-action Transformers film series starring Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor, Sophia Myles, Stanley Tucci and Kelsey Grammer. It is a sequel to Transformers: Dark of the Moon, taking place four years after the invasion of Chicago. Like its predecessors, the film will be directed by Michael Bay and executive produced by Steven Spielberg. This is the first film in the series to not include Shia LaBeouf and also the first to feature an entirely new cast; the only returning Transformers revealed so far are Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. This is the first live-action Transformers film to feature the Dinobots. - Wiki
www.stvincent.edu | Saint Vincent College honors 11 alumni with the presentation of Alumni of Distinction or Recent Alumna/Alumnus Achievement Awards at a reception and dinner on Friday, Oct. 4, during the annual Alumni Homecoming and Fall Family Weekend on campus.
Those honored with Alumni of Distinction awards at the special event in the Fred M. Rogers Center include Dr. Leonard Burrello, C’64, of Tampa, Florida; Kimberly M. Colonna, Esq., C’94, of Harrisburg; Arthur T. Downey, Esq., C’59, of North Bethesda, Maryland; Deacon William J. Hisker, Ph.D., P ’65, C’69, of Greensburg; William G. Laird, C’69, of Bridgeville; The Hon. Robert J. Lesnick, C’74, of Alexandria, Virginia; Dr. Richard C. Miller, C’79, of Chatham, New Jersey; John R. Perchak, C’69, of Alamo, California; and Dr. Richard S. Sepesy, P ’48, C’52, of Monroeville. Alexandria C. Simmons, C’10, of Jefferson Hills and Jason M. Winters, C’04, of Hempfield Township, will receive the Recent Alumna/Alumnus Achievement Awards.
All of the awards are made by the Saint Vincent Alumni Association in recognition of meritorious service and commitment to Saint Vincent College.
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Real Colegiata de San Isidoro de León
We stayed in St Isidoro Hotel, which has been converted from the monastery attached to the Collegiate Church of Saint Isidore. At the time of our stay 6 elderly monks still resided in their cells, ate breakfast in the refectory and attended services and prayers as their health allowed.
A masterpiece of Spanish Romanesque architecture, the Collegiate Church of Saint Isidore is considered among the most important Romanesque monuments in Spain. The original 10th-century church was built in the pre-Romanesque style of Asturias, similar to the ancient buildings in Oviedo. This early church was destroyed in 988 by Al-Mansur and later renovated by Christian Kings Alfonso V and Ferdinand I in the 11th and 12th centuries. In classic Romanesque style, the church was rebuilt with three naves and three apses - although the apses were converted to Gothic style. Because it houses the tomb of Saint Isidore (Bishop of Seville), the church has special importance to Spanish Catholics.
The finest features of the exterior are the two Romanesque doorways: the Puerta del Cordero (Doorway of the Lamb); the main doorway with sculptured figures of Saint Isidore, Saint Pelayo, and the Lamb of God; and the Puerta del Perdón with a relief of the Crucifixion. A highlight of visiting San Isidoro is the Panteón Real (Royal Pantheon) found on the west end of the church. Decorated with ornate marble columns, this vaulted chamber contains the burial vault of kings, princes, and nobles of the León region. The ceilings and vaulting are covered with superb frescoes depicting Biblical scenes and hunting scenes interwoven with animal and plant designs. These vibrant, masterful paintings have earned the Pantheon the distinction of being compared to the "Sistine Chapel" in Vatican City. (A highlight but shut while we were there)
For the past 20 years, the Distinction Awards have recognized and rewarded public sector individuals and teams who have achieved excellence in the implementation of IM/T within the Canadian government. The culmination of this program is the annual Distinction Awards Gala – a formal celebration of award honourees at the Ottawa Convention Centre.
Square and Compasses
Source: Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry
These two symbols have been so long and so universally combined — to teach us, as says an early instruction, "to square our actions and to keep them within due bounds," they are so seldom seen apart, but are so kept together, either as two Great Lights, or as a jewel worn once by the Master of the Lodge, now by the Past Master—that they have come at last to be recognized as the proper badge of a Master Mason, just as the Triple Tau is of a Royal Arch Mason or the Passion Cross of a Knight Templar.
So universally has this symbol been recognized, even by the profane world, as the peculiar characteristic of Freemasonry, that it has recently been made in the United States the subject of a legal decision. A manufacturer of flour having made, in 1873, an application to the Patent Office for permission to adopt the Square and Compasses as a trade-mark, the Commissioner of Patents, .J. M. Thatcher, refused the permission as the mark was a Masonic symbol.
If this emblem were something other than precisely what it is—either less known", less significant, or fully and universally understood—all this might readily be admitted. But, Considering its peculiar character and relation to the public, an anomalous question is presented. There can be no doubt that this device, so commonly worn and employed by Masons, has an established mystic significance, universally recognized as existing; whether comprehended by all or not, is not material to this issue. In view of the magnitude and extent of the Masonic organization, it is impossible to divest its symbols, or at least this particular symbol—perhaps the best known of all—of its ordinary signification, wherever displaced, either as an arbitrary character or otherwise.
It will be universally understood, or misunderstood, as having a Masonic significance; and, therefore, as a trade-mark, must constantly work deception. Nothing could be more mischievous than to create as a monopoly, and uphold by the poser of lacy anything so calculated. as applied to purposes of trade. to be misinterpreted, to mislead all classes, and to constantly foster suggestions of mystery in affairs of business (see Infringing upon Freemasonry, also Imitative Societies, and Clandestine).
In a religious work by John Davies, entitled Summa Totalis, or All in All and the Same Forever, printed in 1607, we find an allusion to the Square and Compasses by a profane in a really Masonic sense. The author, who proposes to describe mystically the form of the Deity, says in his dedication:
Yet I this forme of formelesse Deity,
Drewe by the Squire and Compasse of our Creed.
In Masonic symbolism the Square and Compasses refer to the Freemason's duty to the Craft and to himself; hence it is properly a symbol of brotherhood, and there significantly adopted as the badge or token of the Fraternity.
Berage, in his work on the higher Degrees, Les plus secrets Mystéres des Hauts Grades, or The Most Secret Mysteries of the High Grades, gives a new interpretation to the symbol. He says: "The Square and the Compasses represent the union of the Old and New Testaments. None of the high Degrees recognize this interpretation, although their symbolism of the two implements differs somewhat from that of Symbolic Freemasonry.
The Square is with them peculiarly appropriated to the lower Degrees, as founded on the Operative Art; while the Compasses, as an implement of higher character and uses, is attributed to the Decrees, which claim to have a more elevated and philosophical foundation. Thus they speak of the initiate, when he passes from the Blue Lodge to the Lodge of Perfection, as 'passing from the Square to the Compasses,' to indicate a progressive elevation in his studies. Yet even in the high Degrees, the square and compasses combined retain their primitive signification as a symbol of brotherhood and as a badge of the Order."
Square and Compass
Source: The Builder October 1916
By Bro. B. C. Ward, Iowa
Worshipful Master and Brethren: Let us behold the glorious beauty that lies hidden beneath the symbolism of the Square and Compass; and first as to the Square. Geometry, the first and noblest of the sciences, is the basis on which the superstructure of Masonry has been erected. As you know, the word "Geometry" is derived from two Greek words which mean "to measure the earth," so that Geometry originated in measurement; and in those early days, when land first began to be measured, the Square, being a right angle, was the instrument used, so that in time the Square began to symbolize the Earth. And later it began to symbolize, Masonically, the earthly-in man, that is man's lower nature, and still later it began to symbolize man's duty in his earthly relations, or his moral obligations to his Fellowmen. The symbolism of the Square is as ancient as the Pyramids. The Egyptians used it in building the Pyramids. The base of every pyramid is a perfect square, and to the Egyptians the Square was their highest and most sacred emblem. Even the Chinese many, many centuries ago used the Square to represent Good, and Confucius in his writings speaks of the Square to represent a Just man.
As Masons we have adopted the 47th Problem of Euclid as the rule by which to determine or prove a perfect Square. Many of us remember with what interest we solved that problem in our school days. The Square has become our most significant Emblem. It rests upon the open Bible on this altar; it is one of the three great Lights; and it is the chief ornament of the Worshipful Master. There is a good reason why this distinction has been conferred upon the Square. There can be nothing truer than a perfect Square--a right angle. Hence the Square has become an emblem of Perfection.
Now a few words as to the Compass: Astronomy was the second great science promulgated among men. In the process of Man's evolution there came a time when he began to look up to the stars and wonder at the vaulted Heavens above him. When he began to study the stars, he found that the Square was not adapted to the measurement of the Heavens. He must have circular measure; he needed to draw a circle from a central point, and so the Compass was employed. By the use of the Compass man began to study the starry Heavens, and as the Square primarily symbolized the Earth, the Compass began to symbolize the Heavens, the celestial canopy, the study of which has led men to think of God, and adore Him as the Supreme Architect of the Universe. In later times the Compass began to symbolize the spiritual or higher nature of man, and it is a significant fact that the circumference of a circle, which is a line without end, has become an emblem of Eternity and symbolizes Divinity; so the Compass, and the circle drawn by the Compass, both point men Heavenward and Godward.
The Masonic teaching concerning the two points of the Compass is very interesting and instructive. The novitiate in Masonry, as he kneels at this altar, and asks for Light sees the Square, which symbolizes his lower nature, he may well note the position of the Compass. As he takes another step, and asks for more Light, the position of the Compass is changed somewhat, symbolizing that his spiritual nature can, in some measure, overcome his evil tendencies. As he takes another step in Masonry, and asks for further Light, and hears the significant words, "and God said let there be Light, and there was Light," he sees the Compass in new light; and for the first time he sees the meaning, thus unmistakably alluding to the sacred and eternal truth that as the Heavens are higher than the Earth, so the spiritual is higher than the material, and the spiritual in man must have its proper place, and should be above his lower nature, and dominate all his thoughts and actions. That eminent Philosopher, Edmund Burke, once said, "It is ordained that men of intemperate passions cannot be free. Their passions forge the chains which bind them, and make them slaves." Burke was right. Masonry, through the beautiful symbolism of the Compass, tells us how we can be free men, by permitting the spiritual within us to overcome our evil tendencies, and dominate all our thoughts and actions. Brethren, sometimes in the silent quiet hour, as we think of this conflict between our lower and higher natures, we sometimes say in the words of another, "Show me the way and let me bravely climb to where all conflicts with the flesh shall cease. Show me that way. Show me the way up to a higher plane where my body shall be servant of my Soul. Show me that way."
Brethren, if that prayer expresses desire of our hearts, let us take heed to the beautiful teachings of the Compass, which silently and persistently tells each one of us,
"You should not in the valley stay
While the great horizons stretch away
The very cliffs that wall you round
Are ladders up to higher ground.
And Heaven draws near as you ascend,
The Breeze invites, the Stars befriend.
All things are beckoning to the Best,
Then climb toward God and find sweet Rest."
www.stvincent.edu | Saint Vincent College honors 11 alumni with the presentation of Alumni of Distinction or Recent Alumna/Alumnus Achievement Awards at a reception and dinner on Friday, Oct. 4, during the annual Alumni Homecoming and Fall Family Weekend on campus.
Those honored with Alumni of Distinction awards at the special event in the Fred M. Rogers Center include Dr. Leonard Burrello, C’64, of Tampa, Florida; Kimberly M. Colonna, Esq., C’94, of Harrisburg; Arthur T. Downey, Esq., C’59, of North Bethesda, Maryland; Deacon William J. Hisker, Ph.D., P ’65, C’69, of Greensburg; William G. Laird, C’69, of Bridgeville; The Hon. Robert J. Lesnick, C’74, of Alexandria, Virginia; Dr. Richard C. Miller, C’79, of Chatham, New Jersey; John R. Perchak, C’69, of Alamo, California; and Dr. Richard S. Sepesy, P ’48, C’52, of Monroeville. Alexandria C. Simmons, C’10, of Jefferson Hills and Jason M. Winters, C’04, of Hempfield Township, will receive the Recent Alumna/Alumnus Achievement Awards.
All of the awards are made by the Saint Vincent Alumni Association in recognition of meritorious service and commitment to Saint Vincent College.
A piper from 32 Canadian Brigade Group salutes the playing of the national anthem during Operation DISTINCTION 23, the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice at the Wall of Remembrance at Meadowvale Cemetery in Brampton, Ontario on 27 July 2023.
Photo: Master Corporal Matthew Tower, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Au mur du Souvenir au cimetière Meadowvale de Brampton, en Ontario, un cornemuseur du 32e Groupe-brigade du Canada fait un salut alors qu’on interprète l’hymne national durant l’opération DISTINCTION 23, laquelle souligne le 70e anniversaire de l’armistice suivant la guerre de Corée, le 27 juillet 2023.
Photo : Caporal-chef Matthew Tower, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, photo des Forces armées canadiennes
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hundreds of service members and veterans accompanied by their friends and loved ones gathered at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando Dec. 16, 2017 to celebrate the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)’s inaugural Maj. Gen. Francisco A. Espaillat Victory Ball.
Previously dubbed the Lt. Gen. (Retired) Jack C. Stultz Military Ball, Stultz and the 143d ESC command team agreed to rename the ball in honor of Espaillat, a former 143d ESC commanding general who passed away April 8 while assigned as general officer support for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
“Espaillat was a friend, leader and inspiration to us all,” said Brig. Deborah L. Kotulich, commanding general, 143d ESC. “We are honored that his family accepted our invitation to join us as we dedicate this evening to a fine Soldier, model citizen and loving father who served his adopted nation with distinction for nearly 35 years.”
The Ball featured several distinguished guests to include Kotulich and Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Lopes, command sergeant major, 143d ESC. Seated next to them was Maj. Gen. Steven W. Ainsworth, commanding general, 377th Theater Sustainment Command.
The evening presented a unique opportunity for Soldiers and civilian employees assigned throughout the Command’s vast area of operations don their suits, gowns or dress uniforms and surround themselves with new and familiar faces in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The guests upheld American military tradition by conducting classic ceremonial functions such as the presentation of the colors, singing the national anthem, and offering toasts dedicated to the Soldiers, families and fallen heroes of the United States Army.
Pride and patriotism gave way to somber reflection when a spotlight pierced the dim ballroom to illuminate a small candlelight dinner table that epitomized all American prisoners of war as well as the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Lopes concluded the melancholy affair when he silently marched to the table of Margaret Good Espaillat, widow of the late Francisco Espaillat. Lopes led the Gold Star Mother to the POW and Fallen Soldier Table where together they lit the lone candle that would flicker brightly for the remainder of the evening.
Ainsworth and Kotulich took their turns at the podium to express their gratitude to the people who planned, organized, sponsored and supported the event. The commanding generals also commended their guests for their service, support and sacrifice as the 143d ESC prepares for next year’s deployment.
“All of us look up to someone, and someone always looks up to us,” said Ainsworth. “Your words and actions can very well change the course of another’s life. Demonstrate the qualities that you expect from your mentors, and take the time to ‘take a knee’ by spending quality time with your friends and family. Without their love and support, the Army Reserve would simply cease to exist.”
The Ball officially concluded with a hardy rendition of the Army Song and a rhythmic performance of the “Atropia Rap,” an original ballad penned by the command’s support operations team during an intense, three-week training exercise at Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pa. The departure of the official party did not deter many guests from remaining in the ballroom to take photos, show off their favorite dance moves, or share fond memories with old friends while sipping their favorite beverage.
“This event personifies the 143d ESC,” said Kotulich. “This command is more than a premiere logistics unit. It’s a community of caring individuals dedicated to the success of its Soldiers and their families.”
Story and photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
On November 1, 2018 the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation honored members of the Department who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, excellence, and commitment to their community.
VALOR
This year the Medal of Valor and Award of Merit honorees include seven members who distinguished themselves while off duty in Las Vegas, during the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival and a member who saved the lives of three young children at a structure fire in Wilmington.
Medal of Valor: A member is entitled to consideration for this award by performing an act of conspicuous heroism and/or bravery under extreme personal risk above and beyond the calculated personal risk demands of the fire service. Seven members earned this prestigious award this year, they are:
Firefighter/Paramedic Rio-Bec Hernandez
Firefighter III Darin Crandell
Captain II Ted Kalnas
Captain I Brett Kearns
Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Mandahl
Firefighter III Nicholas Shrode
Engineer Robert James Hays III
Award of Merit: Earned by members taking conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life-saving or life-threatening situation under circumstances which pose calculated risk to the members or performing an endeavor which brings significant credit to the Department. This outstanding award goes to:
Firefighter III Anthony Michael Cresta
Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to a retiree of the Department who exemplifies the true spirit of “Service to the Community” through their actions while on active duty and as a retired member. This year’s recipient is:
Chaplain George Negrete (retired)
The Crystal Flame Community Service Award: Presented to a sworn member of the Department who has gone beyond their regular duties, demonstrating exceptional compassion and personal commitment to the community. This year’s recipients are:
Battalion Chief Alicia Welch (retired)
Battalion Chief Kris Larson
Captain II Monica Hall
Captain I Jennifer Wilcox
Chief’s Distinguished Service Award: Presented when an individual or a Section of the Department performs with distinction in service to the LAFD and the community. We are proud to present this award to:
LAFD Air Operations
Legacy Service Award: In her role as the former President of the LAFD Foundation, she was instrumental in raising money to fund and develop youth programs, technology, equipment, and leadership training for our Department. We are honored to give this award to: Ms. Karen Wagener.
"Our members routinely respond to a variety of incidents that place significant risks on themselves. The members being honored have exceeded what is typically expected of them and deserve to be recognized. I would like to acknowledge the LAFD Foundation for making this event possible, with special thanks to our new Foundation President, Ms. Liz Lin, our Board Chairman Mr. Mike Ahmar as well as the Foundation Board and Support members who have worked tirelessly to produce another outstanding event." - LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas
LAFD Event - 11012018
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