https://wikidelphia.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Shollingsworth&feedformat=atomWikidelphia - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T10:28:38ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.32.0https://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Help:Contents&diff=3063Help:Contents2011-06-26T23:59:18Z<p>Shollingsworth: revert vandalism</p>
<hr />
<div>== Adding A New Page ==<br />
<br />
#To add a page, first search to see if it already exists by using the search tool. Enter a part of the title of the page. If your page already exists, see if it has the content you'd like to be there. If it doesn't, add it or fix what is there. <br />
#If the page you'd like to work on doesn't exist, type its exact title into the search tool and click "Go."<br />
<br />
*You'll see a message that says, <nowiki>"There were no results matching the query."</nowiki> <br />
*And the next line will have the words you typed in red <br />
*Click on the red text to start editing the new page you just created. <br />
*Finish creating the page by scrolling to the bottom and click "Save Page".<br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
=== [[Help:Navigation|Click Here For The Navigation Help Page]] ===<br />
<br />
=== Simple editing tips ===<br />
<br />
In the seach box type "editing" or go to [[Our editing introduction]] for simple editing help. <br />
<br />
== User's Guide ==<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. In particular see the sections for '''Readers''' and '''Editors'''. <br />
<br />
== Advanced help ==<br />
<br />
If you get into real trouble (you probably won't), put a '''<nowiki>{{help me}}</nowiki>''' (including the special brackets) at the top of the page and save the page. Fixes are very easy, and an Administrator will eventually figure it out. <br />
<br />
If you need more help, contact an Administrator (you can contact me, [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] for now).</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Stan&diff=1940User talk:Stan2011-03-08T03:21:02Z<p>Shollingsworth: a long road back</p>
<hr />
<div>[[User:Stan/Neighborhoods]] <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
== Philadelphia Neighborhoods ==<br />
<br />
This text is holding a place for local Wikidelphia text on neighborhoods <br />
<br />
== Classification System (experimental) ==<br />
<br />
[[User:Stan/classification]] <br />
<br />
[[Special:Categories|S]][[Special:Categories|ee Categories]]<br><br />
<br />
== External links relevant to Philadelphia neighborhoods ==<br />
<br />
:http://phillyneighborhoods.org/ <br />
:http://www.phila.gov/phils/docs/otherinfo/placname.htm <br />
::(This page has an exceptionally complete list of neighborhood names both old and current. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the links to place names.) <br />
:http://cml.upenn.edu/nis/index.html <br />
:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Philadelphia_neighborhoods <br />
:http://sct.temple.edu/blogs/murl/ <br />
:http://philly.everyblock.com/locations/neighborhoods/ <br />
:http://www.aroundphilly.com/neighborhoods.php<br />
<br />
== Philadelphia Newspapers ==<br />
<br />
:http://www.abyznewslinks.com/unitepaph.htm<br />
<br />
== Philadelphia Jobs ==<br />
<br />
:http://www.civicdirect.com/category/city/philadelphia Civic Jobs Philadelphia<br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
== [[Stan's Introduction]] ==<br />
<br />
Hi Stan! -- Your Introduction is up on a page! Go to the Main Page to find a link to it! [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 13:17, 14 January 2011 (PST) <br />
<br />
:Hi Stan! Good to see you editing! I just finished (for now) my article on simple editing. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 15:13, 14 January 2011 (PST)<br />
<br />
== Something I'd like to start on immediately ==<br />
<br />
I have a request I'd like to start with - a "data" one as opposed to anything at all controversial. I'd like to make a list of - literally - every NPO in Philadelphia (and later the surrounding areas) and then invite each one to contribute to a page on itself. <br />
<br />
Is this something I have to ask the Content or Publicity sub-groups' permission to do? Maybe have Publicity send out the e-mails once I get the list built? [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 11:56, 15 January 2011 (PST) <br />
<br />
== Ben's page ==<br />
<br />
Ben G. is now at [[User talk:BenGreenberg]]. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 14:20, 15 January 2011 (PST) <br />
<br />
== Our first template ==<br />
<br />
I made a template and tested it - test successful. Now putting '''<nowiki>{{help me}}</nowiki>''' in an article {preferably at the top) will cause that article to be listed in '''<nowiki>[[Category:Help me]]</nowiki>''' for administrators to respond to. I'll leave an article with a '''<nowiki>{{help me}}</nowiki>''' in it as an example. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 18:05, 15 January 2011 (PST) <br />
<br />
== Holding places ==<br />
<br />
Hi Stan -- Let me show you a new trick. <br />
<br />
You can make "holding places" for articles you're working on by typing in '''<nowiki>user:Stan/filename</nowiki>''' and choosing to Edit it. <br />
<br />
I created '''[[User:Stan/holding]]''' for you. You can have any number of these "holding places" of any legitimate name. <br />
<br />
:By the way - it was pretty bright of you to pick up on my '''<nowiki><nowiki></nowiki>''' trick!<br />
<br />
:Another thing you can do is to leave "hidden" notes in an article by typing '''<nowiki><!-- text --></nowiki>''' as here <!-- PEEK-A-BOO! -->[[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 00:08, 16 January 2011 (PST)<br />
<br />
::Another useful tool is the '''"Redirect"'''. Make a new page of any name (try using '''Xyz''') and on that page type in '''<nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Block captain]]</nowiki>''' and save it. Then type in '''Xyz''' in the Search box. You'll be jumped to [[Block captain]]. Now type in '''NTR''' into the Search box. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 00:13, 16 January 2011 (PST)<br />
<br />
== The new text editor ==<br />
<br />
Hi Stan, <br />
<br />
The new text editor is pretty cool! <br />
<br />
By the way - there's a "wikitext"&nbsp;button in the upper left corner so that we can switch back and forth between WYSIWYG and Wikitext views -- all our old tricks still work. <br />
<br />
In particular, I can still enter <nowiki>{{help me}}</nowiki> and get a message in Category:Help me&nbsp; [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 18:18, 16 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
== Two new articles are up today, third and possibly more to come ==<br />
<br />
Hi Stan, <br />
<br />
I put in the Help Me description under Help - good call! <br />
<br />
I just added two pages that a friend sent in. Lisa is writing her page. I've asked two other people to see what they can do. I'm aiming to have a wide variety of things for the Content sub-group to look over and discuss. <br />
<br />
This is work, but if we can get really launched next week it will all have been worth it. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 12:12, 23 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
== UWSEPA event ==<br />
<br />
Hi Stan -- I saw your Help Me and am working on the page now. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 21:37, 23 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
== Thank you ==<br />
<br />
Thanks so much for your comments, Stan!&nbsp; I really appreciate that.&nbsp; The site is looking really good these days; sending&nbsp;good vibes for your success!&nbsp; Lisa H. <br />
<br />
:This meant a lot to Lisa, Stan. Thank you very much. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 23:02, 24 January 2011 (EST)<br />
<br />
== Page deletion ==<br />
<br />
I had to delete a page just now -- it contained only a very suspicious hyperlink, which was created by someone knowledgeable about wikis. The page had no connections inside Wikidelphia. <br />
<br />
The reason I gave was that anyone who knew enough about wikis to create a page like that also knew enough not to create a page like that. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 23:02, 24 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
==I'm back, finally==<br />
Hi, Stan -- I know it's taken me awhile, but I'm finally getting things cleared up at my end. I'm facing long days Tuesday and Wednesday, but should be all caught up after them. I'll be seeing what I can do here tonight and starting Thursday. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 22:21, 7 March 2011 (EST)<br />
<br />
[[:Category:Where]]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Talk:Main_Page&diff=966Talk:Main Page2011-01-28T03:48:40Z<p>Shollingsworth: delete spam and unintelligible</p>
<hr />
<div>INSERT <br />
<br />
== Talk page formats ==<br />
<br />
Generally, one starts a thread on a Talk page with a Header and signs using <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 03:07, 14 January 2011 (PST) <br />
<br />
:Responses get indented once... <br />
::Or twice... <br />
:::Or as many levels as you want. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 03:07, 14 January 2011 (PST)<br />
<br />
== Private conversation ==<br />
<br />
Private conversations are done by going to the participant's Talk page, as at [[User talk:Shollingsworth]]. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 03:07, 14 January 2011 (PST) <br />
<br />
:So, let me try this... I put a colon at the beginning of this line. That should mean that my comment will be indented under Steve's. I'll now look at what happened... [[User:Stan|Stan]] 08:37, 15 January 2011 (PST)</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/screw_the_intelligence_morons&diff=958User:Shollingsworth/screw the intelligence morons2011-01-27T21:59:22Z<p>Shollingsworth: Astonishment</p>
<hr />
<div>It takes true genius to turn someone cleared for SCI into someone who has decided never to do anything for his country ever again.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Peter_J._Stevens_in_his_own_words&diff=948Peter J. Stevens in his own words2011-01-27T14:37:01Z<p>Shollingsworth: fix picture sizes</p>
<hr />
<div>:'''Peter J. Stevens in his own words''' __NOTOC__ <br />
:''(A Wikidelphia-style autobiography)''<br />
<br />
== Peter J. Stevens ==<br />
<br />
[[Image:Pete Stevens on Horsey.jpg|right|280px|Peter Stevens on carousel horse]] <br />
<br />
=== History ===<br />
<br />
I came to Philadelphia by way of Pittsburgh (b), northern Indiana (high school), and much later, Chicago. <br />
<br />
It was a dark and stormy night . . . (Wait! That's another horror story...) <br />
<br />
I do have fond memories of PGH, but they are those of a child and a grade school adolescence at that. Came the hippie movement and I found myself living on the beach of Lake Michigan, soft sand in my hair, dancing to Sgt. Pepper on the radio, thinking of Woodstock in the East -- ah, yes, if you remember the ‘60s you really were not there. <br />
<br />
My college was in the land of what would become Larry Byrd country, at Indiana State University; and then on to the serious business of making a living and raising the next generation. <br />
<br />
Where is the fortune teller when you need her? The fickle finger of fate eventually became a roommate and, to quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens when you have made other plans”. I eventually found myself with twenty years of life experiences, some interesting jobs behind me, and having raised a family and a half. <br />
<br />
There were good times, there were bad times – but they certainly were times. Most things I can tell my mother about, but then there are those things that the statute of limitations has not expired on yet and so they are left to be enjoyed in private. <br />
<br />
=== The societies ===<br />
<br />
Over my early adult years I was involved in many associations and societies (and some still am), most of which I have served on the board or in some other capacity and have helped to lead their direction. I have been involved in several professional societies relating to my vocation; I have acted in several productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; I was a volunteer fireman, I taught what was then referred to as Data Processing at the college level, and have been heavily involved in a couple of organizations that are designed to help and aid “us” within the A.D.D world. <br />
<br />
I was lucky to get through high school and, even more so, college -- so when my then-current girlfriend insisted that I take the entrance exam for American Mensa, Ltd., I was to say the least resistant. But she prevailed and, in a moment of total weakness, I took the test -- to my surprise I passed! I was invited to become a member of [[Delaware Valley Mensa]] (DVM) [http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/] and [[wikipedia:Intertel (group)|Intertel]] [http://www.intertel-iq.org] (both of which I joined), as well as the Triple Nine Society [http://www.triplenine.org]. <br />
<br />
Shortly thereafter I was invited by the DVM Executive Committee to join the board as the Program Coordinator, a post which I accepted and have held (with a short hiatus while serving as the chapter’s President) since 1997. This duty requires me to provide a speaker at the monthly General Membership Meeting. (Although we do not pay our speakers, it has never ceased to amaze me what quality speakers on every sort of topic one can get just by asking.) <br />
<br />
In 2001 I ran to be the President of the group and won, serving two terms and then returning to the Program Coordinator’s position. I am not sure but I think I am the second longest contiguous member of the board. <br />
<br />
During my membership with Intertel, I was the Regional Director for PA, NY, DE, MD, TN and KY (better known as Region III). I coordinated activities for social interaction, combined many activities with DVM, and planned and once hosted an international convention. <br />
<br />
=== Philadelphian ===<br />
<br />
I've been living in the Philadelphia area since February 1988, and moved into Philadelphia proper in 1993 when I accepted a position as Programmer/Analyst III with the city. I have lived within the city limits ever since; first in the Rittenhouse Square area followed by eight years in the Italian Market section, and now nine in the Art Museum neighborhood. <br />
<br />
During my time with the city I've worked as a software engineer for the Revenue Department (taxes), and most recently with the Philadelphia Police Department. Unfortunately my computer language became obsolete -- I transferred to the Forensic Laboratories as an Administrative Support Specialist (Business Analyst). <br />
<br />
I've been married, at separate times, to two women, and raised a son and daughter and a step-son. Both my children are still nearby, my son an oncologist living in the King of Prussia area and my daughter working for DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware - my daughter has blessed me with two grandchildren, Esperanza (10) and Jose (8). <br />
<br />
=== Life ===<br />
<br />
[[Image:Pete Stevens Canyon Vista 04.jpg|right|300px|Pete Stevens Canyon Vista 04.jpg]] Over the years I have tried my hand at any number of activities, from hang-gliding to SCUBA diving to participating in automobile rallies. I currently am active in playing golf, sailing and playing bridge . . . although with a bad knee I can no longer go skiing (water or alpine) or ice skating, nor participate in any sport that requires running or quick starts and stops. (Try to think of a sport that does not require running or quick starts/stops as a requirement! I think I have got them bases covered.) <br />
<br />
I have a summer cabin in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania where I spend time away from the “rat race”. There are at least eight wineries within an hour’s drive of my point two of an acre of Heaven - that makes for a very mellow afternoon of wine sampling. <br />
<br />
=== Man of the city ===<br />
<br />
One of things that I like about working for the Police Department is that, in my small way, I am helping to make the City of Philadelphia, and the surrounding countryside, a better place to work, raise a family, shop and just basically live a safe and enjoyable life. <br />
<br />
Despite much mismanagement over the years, Philadelphia is still a vital and world-class city. Situated right smack dab between New York City and Washington, District of Columbia, makes Philadelphia an idea location to prosper from the hassle/ bustle and the world interaction buzzing around both cities . . . not to mention Baltimore. Many people choose not to live in New York City but commute from a more civilized and less expensive town, and it is quicker to commute from here to NYC than it is from many of NYC’s suburbs. Go figure! <br />
<br />
With the Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, the soccer team in Chester, the River Sharks (ain’t that just the greatest name for a sport’s team?) in Camden . . . <br />
<br />
With more colleges and universities than any other city in the world . . . <br />
<br />
With Philadelphia containing the most historic square mile in the Americas . . . First capital of the USofA and home to Franklin, Washington, Adams, Betsy Ross, and those involved from all over the colonies that made up the first and second Continental Congress . . . <br />
<br />
With the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, the Art Institute, Barnes Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Kent Museum, AfricanAmerican Museum, the Battleship New Jersey and Olympia, the Aquarium, Mummer’s Museum . . . only to begin to name . . . <br />
<br />
With more styles, variation and the quality of food served in the area’s restaurant . . . <br />
<br />
A city made up of neighborhoods, including ethnic backgrounds from all four corners and the seven seas of the world . . . <br />
<br />
With the world’s largest urban park system and the only National Wildlife Refuge contained within an urban boundary . . . <br />
<br />
Philadelphia is truly a world-class city, containing all the elements that people hope to find to make their life exciting and worth living. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[People around town]]<br />
<br />
== External Llinks (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Peter_J._Stevens_in_his_own_words&diff=947Peter J. Stevens in his own words2011-01-27T14:34:29Z<p>Shollingsworth: add picture</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Pete Stevens on Horsey.jpg|right|Peter Stevens on carousel horse]]<br />
<br />
:'''Peter J. Stevens in his own words''' __NOTOC__ <br />
:''(A Wikidelphia-style autobiography)''<br />
<br />
== Peter J. Stevens ==<br />
<br />
=== History ===<br />
<br />
I came to Philadelphia by way of Pittsburgh (b), northern Indiana (high school), and much later, Chicago. <br />
<br />
It was a dark and stormy night . . . (Wait! That's another horror story...) <br />
<br />
I do have fond memories of PGH, but they are those of a child and a grade school adolescence at that. Came the hippie movement and I found myself living on the beach of Lake Michigan, soft sand in my hair, dancing to Sgt. Pepper on the radio, thinking of Woodstock in the East -- ah, yes, if you remember the ‘60s you really were not there. <br />
<br />
My college was in the land of what would become Larry Byrd country, at Indiana State University; and then on to the serious business of making a living and raising the next generation. <br />
<br />
Where is the fortune teller when you need her? The fickle finger of fate eventually became a roommate and, to quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens when you have made other plans”. I eventually found myself with twenty years of life experiences, some interesting jobs behind me, and having raised a family and a half. <br />
<br />
There were good times, there were bad times – but they certainly were times. Most things I can tell my mother about, but then there are those things that the statute of limitations has not expired on yet and so they are left to be enjoyed in private. <br />
<br />
=== The societies ===<br />
<br />
Over my early adult years I was involved in many associations and societies (and some still am), most of which I have served on the board or in some other capacity and have helped to lead their direction. I have been involved in several professional societies relating to my vocation; I have acted in several productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; I was a volunteer fireman, I taught what was then referred to as Data Processing at the college level, and have been heavily involved in a couple of organizations that are designed to help and aid “us” within the A.D.D world. <br />
<br />
I was lucky to get through high school and, even more so, college -- so when my then-current girlfriend insisted that I take the entrance exam for American Mensa, Ltd., I was to say the least resistant. But she prevailed and, in a moment of total weakness, I took the test -- to my surprise I passed! I was invited to become a member of [[Delaware Valley Mensa]] (DVM) [http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/] and [[wikipedia:Intertel (group)|Intertel]] [http://www.intertel-iq.org] (both of which I joined), as well as the Triple Nine Society [http://www.triplenine.org]. <br />
<br />
Shortly thereafter I was invited by the DVM Executive Committee to join the board as the Program Coordinator, a post which I accepted and have held (with a short hiatus while serving as the chapter’s President) since 1997. This duty requires me to provide a speaker at the monthly General Membership Meeting. (Although we do not pay our speakers, it has never ceased to amaze me what quality speakers on every sort of topic one can get just by asking.) <br />
<br />
In 2001 I ran to be the President of the group and won, serving two terms and then returning to the Program Coordinator’s position. I am not sure but I think I am the second longest contiguous member of the board. <br />
<br />
During my membership with Intertel, I was the Regional Director for PA, NY, DE, MD, TN and KY (better known as Region III). I coordinated activities for social interaction, combined many activities with DVM, and planned and once hosted an international convention. <br />
<br />
=== Philadelphian ===<br />
<br />
I've been living in the Philadelphia area since February 1988, and moved into Philadelphia proper in 1993 when I accepted a position as Programmer/Analyst III with the city. I have lived within the city limits ever since; first in the Rittenhouse Square area followed by eight years in the Italian Market section, and now nine in the Art Museum neighborhood. <br />
<br />
During my time with the city I've worked as a software engineer for the Revenue Department (taxes), and most recently with the Philadelphia Police Department. Unfortunately my computer language became obsolete -- I transferred to the Forensic Laboratories as an Administrative Support Specialist (Business Analyst). <br />
<br />
I've been married, at separate times, to two women, and raised a son and daughter and a step-son. Both my children are still nearby, my son an oncologist living in the King of Prussia area and my daughter working for DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware - my daughter has blessed me with two grandchildren, Esperanza (10) and Jose (8). <br />
<br />
=== Life ===<br />
<br />
[[Image:Pete Stevens Canyon Vista 04.jpg|thumb|right]] Over the years I have tried my hand at any number of activities, from hang-gliding to SCUBA diving to participating in automobile rallies. I currently am active in playing golf, sailing and playing bridge . . . although with a bad knee I can no longer go skiing (water or alpine) or ice skating, nor participate in any sport that requires running or quick starts and stops. (Try to think of a sport that does not require running or quick starts/stops as a requirement! I think I have got them bases covered.) <br />
<br />
I have a summer cabin in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania where I spend time away from the “rat race”. There are at least eight wineries within an hour’s drive of my point two of an acre of Heaven - that makes for a very mellow afternoon of wine sampling. <br />
<br />
=== Man of the city ===<br />
<br />
One of things that I like about working for the Police Department is that, in my small way, I am helping to make the City of Philadelphia, and the surrounding countryside, a better place to work, raise a family, shop and just basically live a safe and enjoyable life. <br />
<br />
Despite much mismanagement over the years, Philadelphia is still a vital and world-class city. Situated right smack dab between New York City and Washington, District of Columbia, makes Philadelphia an idea location to prosper from the hassle/ bustle and the world interaction buzzing around both cities . . . not to mention Baltimore. Many people choose not to live in New York City but commute from a more civilized and less expensive town, and it is quicker to commute from here to NYC than it is from many of NYC’s suburbs. Go figure! <br />
<br />
With the Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, the soccer team in Chester, the River Sharks (ain’t that just the greatest name for a sport’s team?) in Camden . . . <br />
<br />
With more colleges and universities than any other city in the world . . . <br />
<br />
With Philadelphia containing the most historic square mile in the Americas . . . First capital of the USofA and home to Franklin, Washington, Adams, Betsy Ross, and those involved from all over the colonies that made up the first and second Continental Congress . . . <br />
<br />
With the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, the Art Institute, Barnes Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Kent Museum, AfricanAmerican Museum, the Battleship New Jersey and Olympia, the Aquarium, Mummer’s Museum . . . only to begin to name . . . <br />
<br />
With more styles, variation and the quality of food served in the area’s restaurant . . . <br />
<br />
A city made up of neighborhoods, including ethnic backgrounds from all four corners and the seven seas of the world . . . <br />
<br />
With the world’s largest urban park system and the only National Wildlife Refuge contained within an urban boundary . . . <br />
<br />
Philadelphia is truly a world-class city, containing all the elements that people hope to find to make their life exciting and worth living. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[People around town]]<br />
<br />
== External Llinks (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Peter_J._Stevens_in_his_own_words&diff=946Peter J. Stevens in his own words2011-01-27T14:31:05Z<p>Shollingsworth: move image</p>
<hr />
<div>:'''Peter J. Stevens in his own words''' __NOTOC__ <br />
:''(A Wikidelphia-style autobiography)''<br />
<br />
== Peter J. Stevens ==<br />
<br />
=== History ===<br />
<br />
I came to Philadelphia by way of Pittsburgh (b), northern Indiana (high school), and much later, Chicago. <br />
<br />
It was a dark and stormy night . . . (Wait! That's another horror story...) <br />
<br />
I do have fond memories of PGH, but they are those of a child and a grade school adolescence at that. Came the hippie movement and I found myself living on the beach of Lake Michigan, soft sand in my hair, dancing to Sgt. Pepper on the radio, thinking of Woodstock in the East -- ah, yes, if you remember the ‘60s you really were not there. <br />
<br />
My college was in the land of what would become Larry Byrd country, at Indiana State University; and then on to the serious business of making a living and raising the next generation. <br />
<br />
Where is the fortune teller when you need her? The fickle finger of fate eventually became a roommate and, to quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens when you have made other plans”. I eventually found myself with twenty years of life experiences, some interesting jobs behind me, and having raised a family and a half. <br />
<br />
There were good times, there were bad times – but they certainly were times. Most things I can tell my mother about, but then there are those things that the statute of limitations has not expired on yet and so they are left to be enjoyed in private. <br />
<br />
=== The societies ===<br />
<br />
Over my early adult years I was involved in many associations and societies (and some still am), most of which I have served on the board or in some other capacity and have helped to lead their direction. I have been involved in several professional societies relating to my vocation; I have acted in several productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; I was a volunteer fireman, I taught what was then referred to as Data Processing at the college level, and have been heavily involved in a couple of organizations that are designed to help and aid “us” within the A.D.D world. <br />
<br />
I was lucky to get through high school and, even more so, college -- so when my then-current girlfriend insisted that I take the entrance exam for American Mensa, Ltd., I was to say the least resistant. But she prevailed and, in a moment of total weakness, I took the test -- to my surprise I passed! I was invited to become a member of [[Delaware Valley Mensa]] (DVM) [http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/] and [[wikipedia:Intertel (group)|Intertel]] [http://www.intertel-iq.org] (both of which I joined), as well as the Triple Nine Society [http://www.triplenine.org]. <br />
<br />
Shortly thereafter I was invited by the DVM Executive Committee to join the board as the Program Coordinator, a post which I accepted and have held (with a short hiatus while serving as the chapter’s President) since 1997. This duty requires me to provide a speaker at the monthly General Membership Meeting. (Although we do not pay our speakers, it has never ceased to amaze me what quality speakers on every sort of topic one can get just by asking.) <br />
<br />
In 2001 I ran to be the President of the group and won, serving two terms and then returning to the Program Coordinator’s position. I am not sure but I think I am the second longest contiguous member of the board. <br />
<br />
During my membership with Intertel, I was the Regional Director for PA, NY, DE, MD, TN and KY (better known as Region III). I coordinated activities for social interaction, combined many activities with DVM, and planned and once hosted an international convention. <br />
<br />
=== Philadelphian ===<br />
<br />
I've been living in the Philadelphia area since February 1988, and moved into Philadelphia proper in 1993 when I accepted a position as Programmer/Analyst III with the city. I have lived within the city limits ever since; first in the Rittenhouse Square area followed by eight years in the Italian Market section, and now nine in the Art Museum neighborhood. <br />
<br />
During my time with the city I've worked as a software engineer for the Revenue Department (taxes), and most recently with the Philadelphia Police Department. Unfortunately my computer language became obsolete -- I transferred to the Forensic Laboratories as an Administrative Support Specialist (Business Analyst). <br />
<br />
I've been married, at separate times, to two women, and raised a son and daughter and a step-son. Both my children are still nearby, my son an oncologist living in the King of Prussia area and my daughter working for DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware - my daughter has blessed me with two grandchildren, Esperanza (10) and Jose (8). <br />
<br />
=== Life ===<br />
[[Image:Pete Stevens Canyon Vista 04.jpg|right|thumb|The Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania]]<br />
Over the years I have tried my hand at any number of activities, from hang-gliding to SCUBA diving to participating in automobile rallies. I currently am active in playing golf, sailing and playing bridge . . . although with a bad knee I can no longer go skiing (water or alpine) or ice skating, nor participate in any sport that requires running or quick starts and stops. (Try to think of a sport that does not require running or quick starts/stops as a requirement! I think I have got them bases covered.) <br />
<br />
I have a summer cabin in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania where I spend time away from the “rat race”. There are at least eight wineries within an hour’s drive of my point two of an acre of Heaven - that makes for a very mellow afternoon of wine sampling. <br />
<br />
=== Man of the city ===<br />
<br />
One of things that I like about working for the Police Department is that, in my small way, I am helping to make the City of Philadelphia, and the surrounding countryside, a better place to work, raise a family, shop and just basically live a safe and enjoyable life. <br />
<br />
Despite much mismanagement over the years, Philadelphia is still a vital and world-class city. Situated right smack dab between New York City and Washington, District of Columbia, makes Philadelphia an idea location to prosper from the hassle/ bustle and the world interaction buzzing around both cities . . . not to mention Baltimore. Many people choose not to live in New York City but commute from a more civilized and less expensive town, and it is quicker to commute from here to NYC than it is from many of NYC’s suburbs. Go figure! <br />
<br />
With the Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, the soccer team in Chester, the River Sharks (ain’t that just the greatest name for a sport’s team?) in Camden . . . <br />
<br />
With more colleges and universities than any other city in the world . . . <br />
<br />
With Philadelphia containing the most historic square mile in the Americas . . . First capital of the USofA and home to Franklin, Washington, Adams, Betsy Ross, and those involved from all over the colonies that made up the first and second Continental Congress . . . <br />
<br />
With the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, the Art Institute, Barnes Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Kent Museum, AfricanAmerican Museum, the Battleship New Jersey and Olympia, the Aquarium, Mummer’s Museum . . . only to begin to name . . . <br />
<br />
With more styles, variation and the quality of food served in the area’s restaurant . . . <br />
<br />
A city made up of neighborhoods, including ethnic backgrounds from all four corners and the seven seas of the world . . . <br />
<br />
With the world’s largest urban park system and the only National Wildlife Refuge contained within an urban boundary . . . <br />
<br />
Philadelphia is truly a world-class city, containing all the elements that people hope to find to make their life exciting and worth living. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[People around town]]<br />
<br />
== External Llinks (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Peter_J._Stevens_in_his_own_words&diff=944Peter J. Stevens in his own words2011-01-27T14:22:44Z<p>Shollingsworth: attempt to insert picture</p>
<hr />
<div>:'''[[Image:File:Pete Stevens Canyon Vista 04.jpg|right|The Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania]]Peter J. Stevens in his own words''' __NOTOC__ <br />
:''(A Wikidelphia-style autobiography)''<br />
<br />
== Peter J. Stevens ==<br />
<br />
=== History ===<br />
<br />
I came to Philadelphia by way of Pittsburgh (b), northern Indiana (high school), and much later, Chicago. <br />
<br />
It was a dark and stormy night . . . (Wait! That's another horror story...) <br />
<br />
I do have fond memories of PGH, but they are those of a child and a grade school adolescence at that. Came the hippie movement and I found myself living on the beach of Lake Michigan, soft sand in my hair, dancing to Sgt. Pepper on the radio, thinking of Woodstock in the East -- ah, yes, if you remember the ‘60s you really were not there. <br />
<br />
My college was in the land of what would become Larry Byrd country, at Indiana State University; and then on to the serious business of making a living and raising the next generation. <br />
<br />
Where is the fortune teller when you need her? The fickle finger of fate eventually became a roommate and, to quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens when you have made other plans”. I eventually found myself with twenty years of life experiences, some interesting jobs behind me, and having raised a family and a half. <br />
<br />
There were good times, there were bad times – but they certainly were times. Most things I can tell my mother about, but then there are those things that the statute of limitations has not expired on yet and so they are left to be enjoyed in private. <br />
<br />
=== The societies ===<br />
<br />
Over my early adult years I was involved in many associations and societies (and some still am), most of which I have served on the board or in some other capacity and have helped to lead their direction. I have been involved in several professional societies relating to my vocation; I have acted in several productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; I was a volunteer fireman, I taught what was then referred to as Data Processing at the college level, and have been heavily involved in a couple of organizations that are designed to help and aid “us” within the A.D.D world. <br />
<br />
I was lucky to get through high school and, even more so, college -- so when my then-current girlfriend insisted that I take the entrance exam for American Mensa, Ltd., I was to say the least resistant. But she prevailed and, in a moment of total weakness, I took the test -- to my surprise I passed! I was invited to become a member of [[Delaware Valley Mensa]] (DVM) [http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/] and [[wikipedia:Intertel (group)|Intertel]] [http://www.intertel-iq.org] (both of which I joined), as well as the Triple Nine Society [http://www.triplenine.org]. <br />
<br />
Shortly thereafter I was invited by the DVM Executive Committee to join the board as the Program Coordinator, a post which I accepted and have held (with a short hiatus while serving as the chapter’s President) since 1997. This duty requires me to provide a speaker at the monthly General Membership Meeting. (Although we do not pay our speakers, it has never ceased to amaze me what quality speakers on every sort of topic one can get just by asking.) <br />
<br />
In 2001 I ran to be the President of the group and won, serving two terms and then returning to the Program Coordinator’s position. I am not sure but I think I am the second longest contiguous member of the board. <br />
<br />
During my membership with Intertel, I was the Regional Director for PA, NY, DE, MD, TN and KY (better known as Region III). I coordinated activities for social interaction, combined many activities with DVM, and planned and once hosted an international convention. <br />
<br />
=== Philadelphian ===<br />
<br />
I've been living in the Philadelphia area since February 1988, and moved into Philadelphia proper in 1993 when I accepted a position as Programmer/Analyst III with the city. I have lived within the city limits ever since; first in the Rittenhouse Square area followed by eight years in the Italian Market section, and now nine in the Art Museum neighborhood. <br />
<br />
During my time with the city I've worked as a software engineer for the Revenue Department (taxes), and most recently with the Philadelphia Police Department. Unfortunately my computer language became obsolete -- I transferred to the Forensic Laboratories as an Administrative Support Specialist (Business Analyst). <br />
<br />
I've been married, at separate times, to two women, and raised a son and daughter and a step-son. Both my children are still nearby, my son an oncologist living in the King of Prussia area and my daughter working for DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware - my daughter has blessed me with two grandchildren, Esperanza (10) and Jose (8). <br />
<br />
=== Life ===<br />
<br />
Over the years I have tried my hand at any number of activities, from hang-gliding to SCUBA diving to participating in automobile rallies. I currently am active in playing golf, sailing and playing bridge . . . although with a bad knee I can no longer go skiing (water or alpine) or ice skating, nor participate in any sport that requires running or quick starts and stops. (Try to think of a sport that does not require running or quick starts/stops as a requirement! I think I have got them bases covered.) <br />
<br />
I have a summer cabin in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania where I spend time away from the “rat race”. There are at least eight wineries within an hour’s drive of my point two of an acre of Heaven - that makes for a very mellow afternoon of wine sampling. <br />
<br />
=== Man of the city ===<br />
<br />
One of things that I like about working for the Police Department is that, in my small way, I am helping to make the City of Philadelphia, and the surrounding countryside, a better place to work, raise a family, shop and just basically live a safe and enjoyable life. <br />
<br />
Despite much mismanagement over the years, Philadelphia is still a vital and world-class city. Situated right smack dab between New York City and Washington, District of Columbia, makes Philadelphia an idea location to prosper from the hassle/ bustle and the world interaction buzzing around both cities . . . not to mention Baltimore. Many people choose not to live in New York City but commute from a more civilized and less expensive town, and it is quicker to commute from here to NYC than it is from many of NYC’s suburbs. Go figure! <br />
<br />
With the Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, the soccer team in Chester, the River Sharks (ain’t that just the greatest name for a sport’s team?) in Camden . . . <br />
<br />
With more colleges and universities than any other city in the world . . . <br />
<br />
With Philadelphia containing the most historic square mile in the Americas . . . First capital of the USofA and home to Franklin, Washington, Adams, Betsy Ross, and those involved from all over the colonies that made up the first and second Continental Congress . . . <br />
<br />
With the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, the Art Institute, Barnes Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Kent Museum, AfricanAmerican Museum, the Battleship New Jersey and Olympia, the Aquarium, Mummer’s Museum . . . only to begin to name . . . <br />
<br />
With more styles, variation and the quality of food served in the area’s restaurant . . . <br />
<br />
A city made up of neighborhoods, including ethnic backgrounds from all four corners and the seven seas of the world . . . <br />
<br />
With the world’s largest urban park system and the only National Wildlife Refuge contained within an urban boundary . . . <br />
<br />
Philadelphia is truly a world-class city, containing all the elements that people hope to find to make their life exciting and worth living. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[People around town]]<br />
<br />
== External Llinks (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=File:Pete_Stevens_Canyon_Vista_04.jpg&diff=943File:Pete Stevens Canyon Vista 04.jpg2011-01-27T14:17:13Z<p>Shollingsworth: Picture personally owned by subject, Pete Stevens.</p>
<hr />
<div>Picture personally owned by subject, Pete Stevens.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=File:Pete_Stevens_on_Horsey.jpg&diff=942File:Pete Stevens on Horsey.jpg2011-01-27T14:15:55Z<p>Shollingsworth: Picture personally owned by subject, Pete Stevens.</p>
<hr />
<div>Picture personally owned by subject, Pete Stevens.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Djunaverse_Center_for_Healing_Arts&diff=940Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts2011-01-27T14:07:21Z<p>Shollingsworth: fix typos</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Djunaverse logo-used by permission.JPG|right|Djunaverse logo-used by permission.JPG]]The '''Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts''' provides a safe, nourishing space so healing can occur. A wide variety of classes such as [[wikipedia:reiki|reiki]], [[wikipedia:Energy medicine|energy healing]], exploring [[wikipedia:reincarnation|past lives]], developing intuition, and [[wikipedia:Prayer|karmic healing]] are taught by Djuna Wojton, the center's director. Also guest teachers from the area are invited to teach workshops in meditation, [[wikipedia:tai chi|tai chi]], forgiveness, [[wikipedia:Mediumship|channeling]], [[wikipedia:astrology|astrology]], and more. <br />
<br />
The community of like-minded souls offers a supportive atmosphere where patrons are free to be themselves. Patrons are expected to feel refreshed and renewed after participating. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== About Djuna Wojton ==<br />
<br />
Ms. Wojton's experience as a leader in the human potential movement spans over 25 years. She has hosted a [[wikipedia:New age|New Age]] radio show, written both a daily column for AOL and celebrity interviews for New Frontier Magazine, and produced meditation tapes. Having also had a career in dance, she has taught and performed in numerous venues since the mid 1980s. Ms. Wojton is the internationally-acclaimed author of '''''Karmic Healing: Clearing Past-Life Blocks to Present-Day Love, Health and Happiness''''' ([http://www.amazon.com/Karmic-Healing-Past-Life-Present-Day-Happiness/dp/1580911781/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295962655&sr=1-1 Amazon], [http://www.djunaverse.com/books.php summary]). <br />
<br />
Ms. Wojton&nbsp;remains a pioneer in the healing arts, searching for cutting-edge technologies for her patron’s spiritual healing and development. She continues to travel the world to study with spiritual teachers, masters, and shamans in order to bring the highest quality teaching. <br />
<blockquote>''“My services provide tools and techniques to improve your health, well-being, and self-care. With over two decades of experience as a past-life regressionist, spiritual healer and counselor, I can help you heal at the core, step into your power, and end repeating cycles of pain and distress. Thereby, new possibilities of greater love, joy and fulfillment will unfold in your future. Using a down-to-earth approach, I’ll show you how to see the bigger picture on difficult relationships, gain clarity, and make better choices. My clients include individuals and corporate sponsors. My committment to you is to make a difference in your life.”''</blockquote><br />
== Trademark ==<br />
<br />
'''Djunaverse''' is a trademark of&nbsp;the Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[Enterprises]] <br />
*[[wikipedia:Alternative medicine|Alternative medicine]]<br />
<br />
== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.djunaverse.com/ Djunaverse Center home page] <br />
*[http://www.totallyzen.com/karmic-healing-exploring-past-lives-workshop-with-djuna-wonton.html Karmic Healing: Exploring Past Lives Workshop with Djuna Wojton]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Wikidelphia_Planning&diff=921Wikidelphia Planning2011-01-26T23:08:25Z<p>Shollingsworth: fix whitespace</p>
<hr />
<div>This page is primarily for those desiring to work on Wikidelphia's development and planning. <br />
<br />
= Trying this wiki out =<br />
<br />
If you get an account here, please add yourself to [[Wikidelphia:Users]]. <br />
<br />
The new text editor is up to be tried out!&nbsp; Give it a whirl!&nbsp; Feel free to go to '''[[Wikidelphia test editing page]]''' and do '''ANYTHING YOU WANT''' to the text there! (See '''[[Editing]]''' for some tips.) <br />
<br />
=== Examples of existing wikis ===<br />
<br />
'''''Main Article: [[wikipedia:City wiki|City wiki]]''''' <br />
<br />
=== Pages in progress so far ===<br />
<br />
I've written, or arranged to be written, a number of pages. My goal for these pages is to give the Content sub-group a variety of categories and styles to consider on January 25th. I have no pre-determined outcome in mind. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 15:52, 22 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
Add your own pages here! <br />
<br />
*[[Block captain]] <br />
*[[Charitable non-profit organizations in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Delaware Valley Mensa]] <br />
*[[Disposing of electronics]] <br />
*[[Donate a computer]] <br />
*[[Greater Philadelphia Cares]] <br />
*[[Living in Manayunk]] <br />
*[[Museums on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway]], a "link list" - is that appropriate? <br />
*[[Neighborhoods]] <br />
*[[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Linux Users Group]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Science Festival]] <br />
*[[Volunteering in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Peter J. Stevens in his own words]], a bio in a proposed style - and the first uniquely-Wikidelphia article (1/21/2011) <br />
*[[Reinvention]], a personal story <br />
*[[Wings of Steel]], a personal story <br />
*[[UWSEPA free tax preparation campaign 2011]], the result of the first "Help Me" call <br />
*[[Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts]] a private enterprise<br />
<br />
= Opinions of what goes on the Main Page? =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''<br />
<br />
= Upcoming Meetings =<br />
<br />
The first and second organizing meeting were very productive (see the notes below). <br />
<br />
There is no schedule yet for the third meeting. <!-- '''The Third Organizational Meeting&nbsp;'''<br><br />
<br />
*Date: Tuesday, ____ __, 2011 <br />
*Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm<br />
<br />
Place: [[NTR]], 1524 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 <br />
<br />
*(free parking is available in our lot adjacent to the building)<br />
<br />
The order of activity will be: <br />
<br />
#Something to eat (provided!) + informal chatter (5:30 till 6:00 pm) <br />
# <br />
#Considering the mission/philosophy in more detail <br />
#Break into Technology, Content, and Promotion sub-groups <br />
#Reports of the sub-groups --><br />
<br />
= Previous Meetings =<br />
<br />
=== 1/11/2011 - First Organizational Meeting ===<br />
<br />
Location: [[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
<br />
[[Content Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Content Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Technology Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Technology Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Promotion Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Promotion Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
=== 1/25/2011 - Second Organizational Meeting ===<br />
<br />
[[NTR Chief Clerk Notes 1/25/2011|NTR Chief Clerk Paul Sank's Notes]] <br />
<br />
= For developers =<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. <br />
<br />
Also try out: <br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] <br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] <br />
*[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Wikidelphia_Planning&diff=920Wikidelphia Planning2011-01-26T23:07:10Z<p>Shollingsworth: hide the meeting template for now</p>
<hr />
<div>This page is primarily for those desiring to work on Wikidelphia's development and planning. <br />
<br />
= Trying this wiki out =<br />
<br />
If you get an account here, please add yourself to [[Wikidelphia:Users]]. <br />
<br />
The new text editor is up to be tried out!&nbsp; Give it a whirl!&nbsp; Feel free to go to '''[[Wikidelphia test editing page]]''' and do '''ANYTHING YOU WANT''' to the text there! (See '''[[Editing]]''' for some tips.) <br />
<br />
=== Examples of existing wikis ===<br />
<br />
'''''Main Article: [[wikipedia:City%20wiki|City wiki]]''''' <br />
<br />
=== Pages in progress so far ===<br />
<br />
I've written, or arranged to be written, a number of pages. My goal for these pages is to give the Content sub-group a variety of categories and styles to consider on January 25th. I have no pre-determined outcome in mind. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 15:52, 22 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
Add your own pages here! <br />
<br />
*[[Block captain]] <br />
*[[Charitable non-profit organizations in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Delaware Valley Mensa]] <br />
*[[Disposing of electronics]] <br />
*[[Donate a computer]] <br />
*[[Greater Philadelphia Cares]] <br />
*[[Living in Manayunk]] <br />
*[[Museums on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway]], a "link list" - is that appropriate? <br />
*[[Neighborhoods]] <br />
*[[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Linux Users Group]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Science Festival]] <br />
*[[Volunteering in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Peter J. Stevens in his own words]], a bio in a proposed style - and the first uniquely-Wikidelphia article (1/21/2011) <br />
*[[Reinvention]], a personal story <br />
*[[Wings of Steel]], a personal story <br />
*[[UWSEPA free tax preparation campaign 2011]], the result of the first "Help Me" call <br />
*[[Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts]] a private enterprise<br />
<br />
= Opinions of what goes on the Main Page? =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''<br />
<br />
= Upcoming Meetings =<br />
<br />
The first and second organizing meeting were very productive (see the notes below). <br />
<br />
There is no schedule yet for the third meeting. <br />
<br />
<!-- '''The Third Organizational Meeting&nbsp;'''<br><br />
<br />
*Date: Tuesday, ____ __, 2011 <br />
*Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm<br />
<br />
Place: [[NTR]], 1524 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 <br />
<br />
*(free parking is available in our lot adjacent to the building)<br />
<br />
The order of activity will be: <br />
<br />
#Something to eat (provided!) + informal chatter (5:30 till 6:00 pm) <br />
# <br />
#Considering the mission/philosophy in more detail <br />
#Break into Technology, Content, and Promotion sub-groups <br />
#Reports of the sub-groups --><br />
<br />
= Previous Meetings =<br />
<br />
=== 1/11/2011 - First Organizational Meeting ===<br />
<br />
Location: [[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
<br />
[[Content Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Content Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Technology Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Technology Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Promotion Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Promotion Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
<br />
=== 1/25/2011 - Second Organizational Meeting ===<br />
<br />
[[NTR Chief Clerk Notes 1/25/2011|NTR Chief Clerk Paul Sank's Notes]]<br />
<br />
<br />
= For developers =<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. <br />
<br />
Also try out: <br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] <br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] <br />
*[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Delaware_Valley_Mensa&diff=903Delaware Valley Mensa2011-01-26T01:01:24Z<p>Shollingsworth: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Delaware Valley Mensa''' is the local chapter of [[wikipedia:Mensa International|Mensa International]], the social organization for high-IQ people. <br />
<br />
Members score in the top 2% on any of a number of standardized IQ tests - roughly equivalent to an IQ of 133 or above (for comparison, geniuses are generally accepted to have IQs of 160 and above). <br />
<br />
The chapter covers from the western suburbs of Philadelphia into Bucks County and down to the tip of the New Jersey Shore. It has around 1,150 members. The monthly bulletin is ''Proteus''. <br />
<br />
Each month's chapter meeting (which features a speaker and is generally held in Center City) is open to the public. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
*[[Peter J. Stevens in his own words|Peter J. Stevens in his own words]]<br><br />
*[[wikipedia:High IQ society|High IQ society]] <br />
*[[wikipedia:Personality test|Personality test]] <br />
<br />
== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://us.mensa.org American Mensa, Ltd. home page] <br />
*[http://www.mensa.org Mensa International home page]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=DVM&diff=902DVM2011-01-26T00:59:24Z<p>Shollingsworth: make redirect</p>
<hr />
<div>#REDIRECT[[Delaware Valley Mensa]]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Peter_J._Stevens_in_his_own_words&diff=901Peter J. Stevens in his own words2011-01-26T00:43:42Z<p>Shollingsworth: </p>
<hr />
<div>:'''Peter J. Stevens in his own words''' __NOTOC__<br />
:''(A Wikidelphia-style autobiography)''<br />
<br />
== Peter J. Stevens ==<br />
<br />
=== History ===<br />
<br />
I came to Philadelphia by way of Pittsburgh (b), northern Indiana (high school), and much later, Chicago. <br />
<br />
It was a dark and stormy night . . . (Wait! That's another horror story...) <br />
<br />
I do have fond memories of PGH, but they are those of a child and a grade school adolescence at that. Came the hippie movement and I found myself living on the beach of Lake Michigan, soft sand in my hair, dancing to Sgt. Pepper on the radio, thinking of Woodstock in the East -- ah, yes, if you remember the ‘60s you really were not there. <br />
<br />
My college was in the land of what would become Larry Byrd country, at Indiana State University; and then on to the serious business of making a living and raising the next generation. <br />
<br />
Where is the fortune teller when you need her? The fickle finger of fate eventually became a roommate and, to quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens when you have made other plans”. I eventually found myself with twenty years of life experiences, some interesting jobs behind me, and having raised a family and a half. <br />
<br />
There were good times, there were bad times – but they certainly were times. Most things I can tell my mother about, but then there are those things that the statute of limitations has not expired on yet and so they are left to be enjoyed in private. <br />
<br />
=== The societies ===<br />
<br />
Over my early adult years I was involved in many associations and societies (and some still am), most of which I have served on the board or in some other capacity and have helped to lead their direction. I have been involved in several professional societies relating to my vocation; I have acted in several productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; I was a volunteer fireman, I taught what was then referred to as Data Processing at the college level, and have been heavily involved in a couple of organizations that are designed to help and aid “us” within the A.D.D world. <br />
<br />
I was lucky to get through high school and, even more so, college -- so when my then-current girlfriend insisted that I take the entrance exam for American Mensa, Ltd., I was to say the least resistant. But she prevailed and, in a moment of total weakness, I took the test -- to my surprise I passed! I was invited to become a member of [[Delaware Valley Mensa]] (DVM) [http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/] and [[wikipedia:Intertel (group)|Intertel]] [http://www.intertel-iq.org] (both of which I joined), as well as the Triple Nine Society [http://www.triplenine.org]. <br />
<br />
Shortly thereafter I was invited by the DVM Executive Committee to join the board as the Program Coordinator, a post which I accepted and have held (with a short hiatus while serving as the chapter’s President) since 1997. This duty requires me to provide a speaker at the monthly General Membership Meeting. (Although we do not pay our speakers, it has never ceased to amaze me what quality speakers on every sort of topic one can get just by asking.) <br />
<br />
In 2001 I ran to be the President of the group and won, serving two terms and then returning to the Program Coordinator’s position. I am not sure but I think I am the second longest contiguous member of the board. <br />
<br />
During my membership with Intertel, I was the Regional Director for PA, NY, DE, MD, TN and KY (better known as Region III). I coordinated activities for social interaction, combined many activities with DVM, and planned and once hosted an international convention.<br />
<br />
=== Philadelphian ===<br />
<br />
I've been living in the Philadelphia area since February 1988, and moved into Philadelphia proper in 1993 when I accepted a position as Programmer/Analyst III with the city. I have lived within the city limits ever since; first in the Rittenhouse Square area followed by eight years in the Italian Market section, and now nine in the Art Museum neighborhood. <br />
<br />
During my time with the city I've worked as a software engineer for the Revenue Department (taxes), and most recently with the Philadelphia Police Department. Unfortunately my computer language became obsolete -- I transferred to the Forensic Laboratories as an Administrative Support Specialist (Business Analyst). <br />
<br />
I've been married, at separate times, to two women, and raised a son and daughter and a step-son. Both my children are still nearby, my son an oncologist living in the King of Prussia area and my daughter working for DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware - my daughter has blessed me with two grandchildren, Esperanza (10) and Jose (8). <br />
<br />
=== Life ===<br />
<br />
Over the years I have tried my hand at any number of activities, from hang-gliding to SCUBA diving to participating in automobile rallies. I currently am active in playing golf, sailing and playing bridge . . . although with a bad knee I can no longer go skiing (water or alpine) or ice skating, nor participate in any sport that requires running or quick starts and stops. (Try to think of a sport that does not require running or quick starts/stops as a requirement! I think I have got them bases covered.) <br />
<br />
I have a summer cabin in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania where I spend time away from the “rat race”. There are at least eight wineries within an hour’s drive of my point two of an acre of Heaven - that makes for a very mellow afternoon of wine sampling. <br />
<br />
=== Man of the city ===<br />
<br />
One of things that I like about working for the Police Department is that, in my small way, I am helping to make the City of Philadelphia, and the surrounding countryside, a better place to work, raise a family, shop and just basically live a safe and enjoyable life. <br />
<br />
Despite much mismanagement over the years, Philadelphia is still a vital and world-class city. Situated right smack dab between New York City and Washington, District of Columbia, makes Philadelphia an idea location to prosper from the hassle/ bustle and the world interaction buzzing around both cities . . . not to mention Baltimore. Many people choose not to live in New York City but commute from a more civilized and less expensive town, and it is quicker to commute from here to NYC than it is from many of NYC’s suburbs. Go figure! <br />
<br />
With the Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, the soccer team in Chester, the River Sharks (ain’t that just the greatest name for a sport’s team?) in Camden . . . <br />
<br />
With more colleges and universities than any other city in the world . . . <br />
<br />
With Philadelphia containing the most historic square mile in the Americas . . . First capital of the USofA and home to Franklin, Washington, Adams, Betsy Ross, and those involved from all over the colonies that made up the first and second Continental Congress . . . <br />
<br />
With the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, the Art Institute, Barnes Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Kent Museum, AfricanAmerican Museum, the Battleship New Jersey and Olympia, the Aquarium, Mummer’s Museum . . . only to begin to name . . . <br />
<br />
With more styles, variation and the quality of food served in the area’s restaurant . . . <br />
<br />
A city made up of neighborhoods, including ethnic backgrounds from all four corners and the seven seas of the world . . . <br />
<br />
With the world’s largest urban park system and the only National Wildlife Refuge contained within an urban boundary . . . <br />
<br />
Philadelphia is truly a world-class city, containing all the elements that people hope to find to make their life exciting and worth living. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[People around town]]<br />
<br />
== External Llinks (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Peter_J._Stevens_in_his_own_words&diff=899Peter J. Stevens in his own words2011-01-26T00:42:21Z<p>Shollingsworth: </p>
<hr />
<div>:'''Peter J. Stevens in his own words''' __NOTOC__<br />
:''(A Wikidelphia-style autobiography)''<br />
<br />
== Peter J. Stevens ==<br />
<br />
=== History ===<br />
<br />
I came to Philadelphia by way of Pittsburgh (b), northern Indiana (high school), and much later, Chicago. <br />
<br />
It was a dark and stormy night . . . (Wait! That's another horror story...) <br />
<br />
I do have fond memories of PGH, but they are those of a child and a grade school adolescence at that. Came the hippie movement and I found myself living on the beach of Lake Michigan, soft sand in my hair, dancing to Sgt. Pepper on the radio, thinking of Woodstock in the East -- ah, yes, if you remember the ‘60s you really were not there. <br />
<br />
My college was in the land of what would become Larry Byrd country, at Indiana State University; and then on to the serious business of making a living and raising the next generation. <br />
<br />
Where is the fortune teller when you need her? The fickle finger of fate eventually became a roommate and, to quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens when you have made other plans”. I eventually found myself with twenty years of life experiences, some interesting jobs behind me, and having raised a family and a half. <br />
<br />
There were good times, there were bad times – but they certainly were times. Most things I can tell my mother about, but then there are those things that the statute of limitations has not expired on yet and so they are left to be enjoyed in private. <br />
<br />
=== The societies ===<br />
<br />
Over my early adult years I was involved in many associations and societies (and some still am), most of which I have served on the board or in some other capacity and have helped to lead their direction. I have been involved in several professional societies relating to my vocation; I have acted in several productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; I was a volunteer fireman, I taught what was then referred to as Data Processing at the college level, and have been heavily involved in a couple of organizations that are designed to help and aid “us” within the A.D.D world. <br />
<br />
I was lucky to get through high school and, even more so, college -- so when my then-current girlfriend insisted that I take the entrance exam for American Mensa, Ltd., I was to say the least resistant. But she prevailed and, in a moment of total weakness, I took the test -- to my surprise I passed! I was invited to become a member of [[Delaware Valley Mensa]] (DVM) [http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/] and [[wikipedia:Intertel (group)|Intertel]] [http://www.intertel.org] (both of which I joined), as well as the Triple Nine Society [http://www.triplenine.org]. <br />
<br />
Shortly thereafter I was invited by the DVM Executive Committee to join the board as the Program Coordinator, a post which I accepted and have held (with a short hiatus while serving as the chapter’s President) since 1997. This duty requires me to provide a speaker at the monthly General Membership Meeting. (Although we do not pay our speakers, it has never ceased to amaze me what quality speakers on every sort of topic one can get just by asking.) <br />
<br />
In 2001 I ran to be the President of the group and won, serving two terms and then returning to the Program Coordinator’s position. I am not sure but I think I am the second longest contiguous member of the board. <br />
<br />
During my membership with Intertel, I was the Regional Director for PA, NY, DE, MD, TN and KY (better known as Region III). I coordinated activities for social interaction, combined many activities with DVM, and planned and once hosted an international convention.<br />
<br />
=== Philadelphian ===<br />
<br />
I've been living in the Philadelphia area since February 1988, and moved into Philadelphia proper in 1993 when I accepted a position as Programmer/Analyst III with the city. I have lived within the city limits ever since; first in the Rittenhouse Square area followed by eight years in the Italian Market section, and now nine in the Art Museum neighborhood. <br />
<br />
During my time with the city I've worked as a software engineer for the Revenue Department (taxes), and most recently with the Philadelphia Police Department. Unfortunately my computer language became obsolete -- I transferred to the Forensic Laboratories as an Administrative Support Specialist (Business Analyst). <br />
<br />
I've been married, at separate times, to two women, and raised a son and daughter and a step-son. Both my children are still nearby, my son an oncologist living in the King of Prussia area and my daughter working for DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware - my daughter has blessed me with two grandchildren, Esperanza (10) and Jose (8). <br />
<br />
=== Life ===<br />
<br />
Over the years I have tried my hand at any number of activities, from hang-gliding to SCUBA diving to participating in automobile rallies. I currently am active in playing golf, sailing and playing bridge . . . although with a bad knee I can no longer go skiing (water or alpine) or ice skating, nor participate in any sport that requires running or quick starts and stops. (Try to think of a sport that does not require running or quick starts/stops as a requirement! I think I have got them bases covered.) <br />
<br />
I have a summer cabin in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania where I spend time away from the “rat race”. There are at least eight wineries within an hour’s drive of my point two of an acre of Heaven - that makes for a very mellow afternoon of wine sampling. <br />
<br />
=== Man of the city ===<br />
<br />
One of things that I like about working for the Police Department is that, in my small way, I am helping to make the City of Philadelphia, and the surrounding countryside, a better place to work, raise a family, shop and just basically live a safe and enjoyable life. <br />
<br />
Despite much mismanagement over the years, Philadelphia is still a vital and world-class city. Situated right smack dab between New York City and Washington, District of Columbia, makes Philadelphia an idea location to prosper from the hassle/ bustle and the world interaction buzzing around both cities . . . not to mention Baltimore. Many people choose not to live in New York City but commute from a more civilized and less expensive town, and it is quicker to commute from here to NYC than it is from many of NYC’s suburbs. Go figure! <br />
<br />
With the Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, the soccer team in Chester, the River Sharks (ain’t that just the greatest name for a sport’s team?) in Camden . . . <br />
<br />
With more colleges and universities than any other city in the world . . . <br />
<br />
With Philadelphia containing the most historic square mile in the Americas . . . First capital of the USofA and home to Franklin, Washington, Adams, Betsy Ross, and those involved from all over the colonies that made up the first and second Continental Congress . . . <br />
<br />
With the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, the Art Institute, Barnes Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Kent Museum, AfricanAmerican Museum, the Battleship New Jersey and Olympia, the Aquarium, Mummer’s Museum . . . only to begin to name . . . <br />
<br />
With more styles, variation and the quality of food served in the area’s restaurant . . . <br />
<br />
A city made up of neighborhoods, including ethnic backgrounds from all four corners and the seven seas of the world . . . <br />
<br />
With the world’s largest urban park system and the only National Wildlife Refuge contained within an urban boundary . . . <br />
<br />
Philadelphia is truly a world-class city, containing all the elements that people hope to find to make their life exciting and worth living. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[People around town]]<br />
<br />
== External Llinks (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Peter_J._Stevens_in_his_own_words&diff=895Peter J. Stevens in his own words2011-01-26T00:31:42Z<p>Shollingsworth: </p>
<hr />
<div>:'''Peter J. Stevens in his own words''' __NOTOC__<br />
:''(A Wikidelphia-style autobiography)''<br />
<br />
== Peter J. Stevens ==<br />
<br />
=== History ===<br />
<br />
I came to Philadelphia by way of Pittsburgh (b), northern Indiana (high school), and much later, Chicago. <br />
<br />
It was a dark and stormy night . . . (Wait! That's another horror story...) <br />
<br />
I do have fond memories of PGH, but they are those of a child and a grade school adolescence at that. Came the hippie movement and I found myself living on the beach of Lake Michigan, soft sand in my hair, dancing to Sgt. Pepper on the radio, thinking of Woodstock in the East -- ah, yes, if you remember the ‘60s you really were not there. <br />
<br />
My college was in the land of what would become Larry Byrd country, at Indiana State University; and then on to the serious business of making a living and raising the next generation. <br />
<br />
Where is the fortune teller when you need her? The fickle finger of fate eventually became a roommate and, to quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens when you have made other plans”. I eventually found myself with twenty years of life experiences, some interesting jobs behind me, and having raised a family and a half. <br />
<br />
There were good times, there were bad times – but they certainly were times. Most things I can tell my mother about, but then there are those things that the statute of limitations has not expired on yet and so they are left to be enjoyed in private. <br />
<br />
=== The societies ===<br />
<br />
Over my early adult years I was involved in many associations and societies (and some still am), most of which I have served on the board or in some other capacity and have helped to lead their direction. I have been involved in several professional societies relating to my vocation; I have acted in several productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; I was a volunteer fireman, I taught what was then referred to as Data Processing at the college level, and have been heavily involved in a couple of organizations that are designed to help and aid “us” within the A.D.D world. <br />
<br />
I was lucky to get through high school and, even more so, college -- so when my then-current girlfriend insisted that I take the entrance exam for American Mensa, Ltd., I was to say the least resistant. But she prevailed and, in a moment of total weakness, I took the test -- to my surprise I passed! I was invited to become a member of [[Delaware Valley Mensa]] (DVM) [http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/] and [[wikipedia:Intertel (group)|Intertel]] (both of which I joined), as well as&nbsp;the Triple Nine Society. <br />
<br />
Shortly thereafter I was invited by the DVM Executive Committee to join the board as the Program Coordinator, a post which I accepted and have held (with a short hiatus while serving as the chapter’s President) since 1997. This duty requires me to provide a speaker at the monthly General Membership Meeting. (Although we do not pay our speakers, it has never ceased to amaze me what quality speakers on every sort of topic one can get just by asking.) <br />
<br />
In 2001 I ran to be the President of the group and won, serving two terms and then returning to the Program Coordinator’s position. I am not sure but I think I am the second longest contiguous member of the board. <br />
<br />
During my membership with Intertel, I was the Regional Director for PA, NY, DE, MD, TN and KY (better known as Region III). I coordinated activities for social interaction, combined many activities with DVM, and planned and once hosted an international convention.<br />
<br />
=== Philadelphian ===<br />
<br />
I've been living in the Philadelphia area since February 1988, and moved into Philadelphia proper in 1993 when I accepted a position as Programmer/Analyst III with the city. I have lived within the city limits ever since; first in the Rittenhouse Square area followed by eight years in the Italian Market section, and now nine in the Art Museum neighborhood. <br />
<br />
During my time with the city I've worked as a software engineer for the Revenue Department (taxes), and most recently with the Philadelphia Police Department. Unfortunately my computer language became obsolete -- I transferred to the Forensic Laboratories as an Administrative Support Specialist (Business Analyst). <br />
<br />
I've been married, at separate times, to two women, and raised a son and daughter and a step-son. Both my children are still nearby, my son an oncologist living in the King of Prussia area and my daughter working for DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware - my daughter has blessed me with two grandchildren, Esperanza (10) and Jose (8). <br />
<br />
=== Life ===<br />
<br />
Over the years I have tried my hand at any number of activities, from hang-gliding to SCUBA diving to participating in automobile rallies. I currently am active in playing golf, sailing and playing bridge . . . although with a bad knee I can no longer go skiing (water or alpine) or ice skating, nor participate in any sport that requires running or quick starts and stops. (Try to think of a sport that does not require running or quick starts/stops as a requirement! I think I have got them bases covered.) <br />
<br />
I have a summer cabin in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania where I spend time away from the “rat race”. There are at least eight wineries within an hour’s drive of my point two of an acre of Heaven - that makes for a very mellow afternoon of wine sampling. <br />
<br />
=== Man of the city ===<br />
<br />
One of things that I like about working for the Police Department is that, in my small way, I am helping to make the City of Philadelphia, and the surrounding countryside, a better place to work, raise a family, shop and just basically live a safe and enjoyable life. <br />
<br />
Despite much mismanagement over the years, Philadelphia is still a vital and world-class city. Situated right smack dab between New York City and Washington, District of Columbia, makes Philadelphia an idea location to prosper from the hassle/ bustle and the world interaction buzzing around both cities . . . not to mention Baltimore. Many people choose not to live in New York City but commute from a more civilized and less expensive town, and it is quicker to commute from here to NYC than it is from many of NYC’s suburbs. Go figure! <br />
<br />
With the Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, the soccer team in Chester, the River Sharks (ain’t that just the greatest name for a sport’s team?) in Camden . . . <br />
<br />
With more colleges and universities than any other city in the world . . . <br />
<br />
With Philadelphia containing the most historic square mile in the Americas . . . First capital of the USofA and home to Franklin, Washington, Adams, Betsy Ross, and those involved from all over the colonies that made up the first and second Continental Congress . . . <br />
<br />
With the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, the Art Institute, Barnes Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Kent Museum, AfricanAmerican Museum, the Battleship New Jersey and Olympia, the Aquarium, Mummer’s Museum . . . only to begin to name . . . <br />
<br />
With more styles, variation and the quality of food served in the area’s restaurant . . . <br />
<br />
A city made up of neighborhoods, including ethnic backgrounds from all four corners and the seven seas of the world . . . <br />
<br />
With the world’s largest urban park system and the only National Wildlife Refuge contained within an urban boundary . . . <br />
<br />
Philadelphia is truly a world-class city, containing all the elements that people hope to find to make their life exciting and worth living. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[People around town]]<br />
<br />
== External Llinks (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Peter_J._Stevens_in_his_own_words&diff=894Peter J. Stevens in his own words2011-01-26T00:30:16Z<p>Shollingsworth: </p>
<hr />
<div>:'''Peter J. Stevens in his own words''' __NOTOC__<br />
:''(A Wikidelphia-style autobiography)''<br />
<br />
== Peter J. Stevens ==<br />
<br />
=== History ===<br />
<br />
I came to Philadelphia by way of Pittsburgh (b), northern Indiana (high school), and much later, Chicago. <br />
<br />
It was a dark and stormy night . . . (Wait! That's another horror story...) <br />
<br />
I do have fond memories of PGH, but they are those of a child and a grade school adolescence at that. Came the hippie movement and I found myself living on the beach of Lake Michigan, soft sand in my hair, dancing to Sgt. Pepper on the radio, thinking of Woodstock in the East -- ah, yes, if you remember the ‘60s you really were not there. <br />
<br />
My college was in the land of what would become Larry Byrd country, at Indiana State University; and then on to the serious business of making a living and raising the next generation. <br />
<br />
Where is the fortune teller when you need her? The fickle finger of fate eventually became a roommate and, to quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens when you have made other plans”. I eventually found myself with twenty years of life experiences, some interesting jobs behind me, and having raised a family and a half. <br />
<br />
There were good times, there were bad times – but they certainly were times. Most things I can tell my mother about, but then there are those things that the statute of limitations has not expired on yet and so they are left to be enjoyed in private. <br />
<br />
=== The societies ===<br />
<br />
Over my early adult years I was involved in many associations and societies (and some still am), most of which I have served on the board or in some other capacity and have helped to lead their direction. I have been involved in several professional societies relating to my vocation; I have acted in several productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; I was a volunteer fireman, I taught what was then referred to as Data Processing at the college level, and have been heavily involved in a couple of organizations that are designed to help and aid “us” within the A.D.D world. <br />
<br />
I was lucky to get through high school and, even more so, college -- so when my then-current girlfriend insisted that I take the entrance exam for American Mensa, Ltd., I was to say the least resistant. But she prevailed and, in a moment of total weakness, I took the test -- to my surprise I passed! I was invited to become a member of [[Delaware Valley Mensa]] (DVM) and [[wikipedia:Intertel (group)|Intertel]] (both of which I joined), as well as&nbsp;the Triple Nine Society. <br />
<br />
Shortly thereafter I was invited by the DVM Executive Committee to join the board as the Program Coordinator, a post which I accepted and have held (with a short hiatus while serving as the chapter’s President) since 1997. This duty requires me to provide a speaker at the monthly General Membership Meeting. (Although we do not pay our speakers, it has never ceased to amaze me what quality speakers on every sort of topic one can get just by asking.) <br />
<br />
In 2001 I ran to be the President of the group and won, serving two terms and then returning to the Program Coordinator’s position. I am not sure but I think I am the second longest contiguous member of the board. <br />
<br />
During my membership with Intertel, I was the Regional Director for PA, NY, DE, MD, TN and KY (better known as Region III). I coordinated activities for social interaction, combined many activities with DVM, and planned and once hosted an international convention. <br />
<br />
=== Philadelphian ===<br />
<br />
I've been living in the Philadelphia area since February 1988, and moved into Philadelphia proper in 1993 when I accepted a position as Programmer/Analyst III with the city. I have lived within the city limits ever since; first in the Rittenhouse Square area followed by eight years in the Italian Market section, and now nine in the Art Museum neighborhood. <br />
<br />
During my time with the city I've worked as a software engineer for the Revenue Department (taxes), and most recently with the Philadelphia Police Department. Unfortunately my computer language became obsolete -- I transferred to the Forensic Laboratories as an Administrative Support Specialist (Business Analyst). <br />
<br />
I've been married, at separate times, to two women, and raised a son and daughter and a step-son. Both my children are still nearby, my son an oncologist living in the King of Prussia area and my daughter working for DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware - my daughter has blessed me with two grandchildren, Esperanza (10) and Jose (8). <br />
<br />
=== Life ===<br />
<br />
Over the years I have tried my hand at any number of activities, from hang-gliding to SCUBA diving to participating in automobile rallies. I currently am active in playing golf, sailing and playing bridge . . . although with a bad knee I can no longer go skiing (water or alpine) or ice skating, nor participate in any sport that requires running or quick starts and stops. (Try to think of a sport that does not require running or quick starts/stops as a requirement! I think I have got them bases covered.) <br />
<br />
I have a summer cabin in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania where I spend time away from the “rat race”. There are at least eight wineries within an hour’s drive of my point two of an acre of Heaven - that makes for a very mellow afternoon of wine sampling. <br />
<br />
=== Man of the city ===<br />
<br />
One of things that I like about working for the Police Department is that, in my small way, I am helping to make the City of Philadelphia, and the surrounding countryside, a better place to work, raise a family, shop and just basically live a safe and enjoyable life. <br />
<br />
Despite much mismanagement over the years, Philadelphia is still a vital and world-class city. Situated right smack dab between New York City and Washington, District of Columbia, makes Philadelphia an idea location to prosper from the hassle/ bustle and the world interaction buzzing around both cities . . . not to mention Baltimore. Many people choose not to live in New York City but commute from a more civilized and less expensive town, and it is quicker to commute from here to NYC than it is from many of NYC’s suburbs. Go figure! <br />
<br />
With the Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, the soccer team in Chester, the River Sharks (ain’t that just the greatest name for a sport’s team?) in Camden . . . <br />
<br />
With more colleges and universities than any other city in the world . . . <br />
<br />
With Philadelphia containing the most historic square mile in the Americas . . . First capital of the USofA and home to Franklin, Washington, Adams, Betsy Ross, and those involved from all over the colonies that made up the first and second Continental Congress . . . <br />
<br />
With the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, the Art Institute, Barnes Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Kent Museum, AfricanAmerican Museum, the Battleship New Jersey and Olympia, the Aquarium, Mummer’s Museum . . . only to begin to name . . . <br />
<br />
With more styles, variation and the quality of food served in the area’s restaurant . . . <br />
<br />
A city made up of neighborhoods, including ethnic backgrounds from all four corners and the seven seas of the world . . . <br />
<br />
With the world’s largest urban park system and the only National Wildlife Refuge contained within an urban boundary . . . <br />
<br />
Philadelphia is truly a world-class city, containing all the elements that people hope to find to make their life exciting and worth living. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[People around town]]<br />
<br />
== External Llinks (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Delaware_Valley_Mensa&diff=893Delaware Valley Mensa2011-01-26T00:28:48Z<p>Shollingsworth: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Delaware Valley Mensa''' is the local chapter of [[wikipedia:Mensa International|Mensa International]], the social organization for high-IQ people. <br />
<br />
Members score in the top 2% on any of a number of standardized IQ tests - roughly equivalent to an IQ of 133 or above (for comparison, geniuses are generally accepted to have IQs of 160 and above). <br />
<br />
The chapter covers from the western suburbs of Philadelphia into Bucks County and down to the tip of the New Jersey Shore. It has around 1,000 members. The monthly bulletin is ''Proteus''. <br />
<br />
Each month's chapter meeting (which features a speaker and is generally held in Center City) is open to the public. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[wikipedia:High IQ society|High IQ society]] <br />
*[[wikipedia:Personality test|Personality test]] <br />
*[[Peter_J._Stevens_in_his_own_words|Peter J. Stevens in his own words]]<br><br />
<br />
== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.dvm.us.mensa.org/ Delaware Valley Mensa home page] <br />
*[http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/blog/1695.htm Philadelphia Reflections]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://us.mensa.org American Mensa, Ltd. home page] <br />
*[http://www.mensa.org Mensa International home page]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=File:Blue_hills.jpg&diff=891File:Blue hills.jpg2011-01-25T23:54:40Z<p>Shollingsworth: hj,vjkfjk</p>
<hr />
<div>hj,vjkfjk</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Talk:Xraa&diff=890Talk:Xraa2011-01-25T23:51:36Z<p>Shollingsworth: </p>
<hr />
<div>== EDITS OF 1/25/2011 ==<br />
<br />
I think this page stinks.&nbsp; --[[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 18:50, 25 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
:uiouioyuyuio<br />
<br />
::jklghjkghlg--[[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 18:51, 25 January 2011 (EST)</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Talk:Xraa&diff=889Talk:Xraa2011-01-25T23:50:26Z<p>Shollingsworth: Created page with "== EDITS OF 1/25/2011 == I think this page stinks.&nbsp; --~~~~"</p>
<hr />
<div>== EDITS OF 1/25/2011 ==<br />
<br />
I think this page stinks.&nbsp; --[[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 18:50, 25 January 2011 (EST)</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=PhillyBlocks&diff=880PhillyBlocks2011-01-25T17:27:32Z<p>Shollingsworth: substitute {{stub}} for {{help me}}</p>
<hr />
<div>'''PhillyBlocks''' is a service provided by the '''Institute for the Study of Civic Values''' (ISCV - see [http://www.iscv.org/ Institute for the Study of Civic Values]). <br />
<br />
The ISCV hosts a number of projects inside Philadelphia. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[Block captain]]<br />
<br />
== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.phillyneighborhoods.org/PhillyBlocks/phillyblocks.html PhillyBlocks official page]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No links yet<br />
<br />
<br />
{{stub}}</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=879Main Page2011-01-25T17:20:00Z<p>Shollingsworth: clarify</p>
<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__ [[Image:Philly skyline trimmed Ed Yakovich.JPG|center|800px|Philly skyline trimmed Ed Yakovich.JPG]] <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
:[[Image:Liberty Bell BW.GIF|left|50px|Liberty Bell BW.GIF]]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
{| style="border-bottom: blue 3px solid; border-left: blue 3px solid; border-top: blue 3px solid; border-right: blue 3px solid" class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="left"<br />
|-<br />
| style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%" | '''[[Stan's Introduction|Stan's Introduction to Wikidelphia]]'''<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br><br><br />
<br />
= Topic areas in Wikidelphia&nbsp; =<br />
<br />
We're coming in ''very'' fast (having just started on January 14th), but still '''''Under Construction'''''! We will be quickly expanding our list of Topics, but ''right at this moment'' we have actual or "example" pages in: <br />
<br />
*[[Neighborhoods]] <br />
*[[Wikidelphia:Current events|Current events]] <br />
*[[Transportation]] <br />
*[[City government]] <br />
*[[Activism / nonprofit organizations]] <br />
*[[Enterprises]] <br />
*[[People around town]] <br />
*[[Personal stories]] <br />
*[[Philly Blogs]] <br />
*[[Philly Jobs]] <br />
*[[Other pages]]<br />
<br />
= For those who desire to add content or whole pages to Wikidelphia =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main article: [[Editing]]'''''<br />
<br />
Our only criteria (pre-January 25th, which is the 2nd Organizational Meeting) is that all pages/articles have to be Philadelphia-related in some meaningful way, and not be illegal. <br />
<br />
= For those who want to help plan Wikidelphia =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main article: [[Wikidelphia Planning]]''''' -- ''See the 2nd Organizational Meeting Announcement there.'' <br />
:'''''See also: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. In particular see the sections for Readers and Editors. <br />
<br />
= Contact Us =<br />
<br />
For minor questions please feel free to e-mail [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] at '''shollingsworth02@gmail.com''' or, to volunteer or for&nbsp;significant or major&nbsp;issues, Wikidelphia's progenitor [[User talk:Stan|Stan]] at '''pokras@ntronline.org''' <br />
<br />
For current memebrs of the planning team, the Google group can be e-mailed at '''wikidelphia-planning@googlegroups.com'''</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=878Main Page2011-01-25T15:39:53Z<p>Shollingsworth: same as last edit</p>
<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__ [[Image:Philly skyline trimmed Ed Yakovich.JPG|center|800px|Philly skyline trimmed Ed Yakovich.JPG]] <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
:[[Image:Liberty Bell BW.GIF|left|50px|Liberty Bell BW.GIF]]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
{| style="border-bottom: blue 3px solid; border-left: blue 3px solid; border-top: blue 3px solid; border-right: blue 3px solid" class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="left"<br />
|-<br />
| style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%" | '''[[Stan's Introduction|Stan's Introduction to Wikidelphia]]'''<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br><br><br />
<br />
= Topic areas in Wikidelphia&nbsp; =<br />
<br />
We're coming in ''very'' fast (having just started on January 14th), but still '''''Under Construction'''''! We will be quickly expanding our list of Topics, but ''right at this moment'' we have actual or "example" pages in: <br />
<br />
*[[Neighborhoods]] <br />
*[[Wikidelphia:Current events|Current events]] <br />
*[[Transportation]] <br />
*[[City government]] <br />
*[[Activism / nonprofit organizations]] <br />
*[[Enterprises]] <br />
*[[People around town]] <br />
*[[Personal stories]] <br />
*[[Philly Blogs]] <br />
*[[Philly Jobs]] <br />
*[[Other pages]]<br />
<br />
= For those who desire to add content or whole pages to Wikidelphia =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main article: [[Editing]]'''''<br />
<br />
Our only criteria (pre-January 25th, which is the 2nd Organizational Meeting) is that all pages/articles have to be Philadelphia-related in some meaningful way, and not be illegal. <br />
<br />
= For those who want to help plan Wikidelphia =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main article: [[Wikidelphia Planning]]''''' -- ''See the 2nd Organizational Meeting Announcement there.'' <br />
:'''''See also: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. In particular see the sections for Readers and Editors. <br />
<br />
= Contact Us =<br />
<br />
For minor questions please e-mail [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] at '''shollingsworth02@gmail.com''' or, to volunteer or for major issues, Wikidelphia's progenitor [[User talk:Stan|Stan]] at '''pokras@ntronline.org''' <br />
<br />
For current memebrs of the planning team, the Google group can be e-mailed at '''wikidelphia-planning@googlegroups.com'''</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=877Main Page2011-01-25T15:39:16Z<p>Shollingsworth: don't want to use trhe term "Categories" for anything except the "Category:" type of special pages</p>
<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__ [[Image:Philly skyline trimmed Ed Yakovich.JPG|center|800px|Philly skyline trimmed Ed Yakovich.JPG]] <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
:[[Image:Liberty Bell BW.GIF|left|50px|Liberty Bell BW.GIF]]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
{| style="border-bottom: blue 3px solid; border-left: blue 3px solid; border-top: blue 3px solid; border-right: blue 3px solid" class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="left"<br />
|-<br />
| style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%" | '''[[Stan's Introduction|Stan's Introduction to Wikidelphia]]'''<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br><br><br />
<br />
= Topic areas in Wikidelphia&nbsp; =<br />
<br />
We're coming in ''very'' fast (having just started on January 14th), but still '''''Under Construction'''''! We will be quickly expanding our list of Categories, but ''right at this moment'' we have "example" pages in: <br />
<br />
*[[Neighborhoods]] <br />
*[[Wikidelphia:Current events|Current events]] <br />
*[[Transportation]] <br />
*[[City government]] <br />
*[[Activism / nonprofit organizations]] <br />
*[[Enterprises]] <br />
*[[People around town]] <br />
*[[Personal stories]] <br />
*[[Philly Blogs]] <br />
*[[Philly Jobs]] <br />
*[[Other pages]]<br />
<br />
= For those who desire to add content or whole pages to Wikidelphia =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main article: [[Editing]]'''''<br />
<br />
Our only criteria (pre-January 25th, which is the 2nd Organizational Meeting) is that all pages/articles have to be Philadelphia-related in some meaningful way, and not be illegal. <br />
<br />
= For those who want to help plan Wikidelphia =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main article: [[Wikidelphia Planning]]''''' -- ''See the 2nd Organizational Meeting Announcement there.'' <br />
:'''''See also: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. In particular see the sections for Readers and Editors. <br />
<br />
= Contact Us =<br />
<br />
For minor questions please e-mail [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] at '''shollingsworth02@gmail.com''' or, to volunteer or for major issues, Wikidelphia's progenitor [[User talk:Stan|Stan]] at '''pokras@ntronline.org''' <br />
<br />
For current memebrs of the planning team, the Google group can be e-mailed at '''wikidelphia-planning@googlegroups.com'''</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Wikidelphia_Planning&diff=876Wikidelphia Planning2011-01-25T15:34:16Z<p>Shollingsworth: add a note</p>
<hr />
<div>This page is primarily for those desiring to work on Wikidelphia's development and planning. <br />
<br />
= Trying this wiki out =<br />
<br />
If you get an account here, please add yourself to [[Wikidelphia:Users]]. <br />
<br />
The new text editor is up to be tried out!&nbsp; Give it a whirl!&nbsp; Feel free to go to '''[[Wikidelphia test editing page]]''' and do '''ANYTHING YOU WANT''' to the text there! (See '''[[Editing]]''' for some tips.) <br />
<br />
=== Examples of existing wikis ===<br />
<br />
'''''Main Article: [[wikipedia:City%20wiki|City wiki]]''''' <br />
<br />
=== Pages in progress so far ===<br />
<br />
I've written, or arranged to be written, a number of pages. My goal for these pages is to give the Content sub-group a variety of categories and styles to consider on January 25th. I have no pre-determined outcome in mind. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 15:52, 22 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
Add your own pages here! <br />
<br />
*[[Block captain]] <br />
*[[Charitable non-profit organizations in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Delaware Valley Mensa]] <br />
*[[Disposing of electronics]] <br />
*[[Donate a computer]] <br />
*[[Greater Philadelphia Cares]] <br />
*[[Living in Manayunk]] <br />
*[[Museums on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway]], a "link list" - is that appropriate? <br />
*[[Neighborhoods]] <br />
*[[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Linux Users Group]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Science Festival]] <br />
*[[Volunteering in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Peter J. Stevens in his own words]], a bio in a proposed style - and the first uniquely-Wikidelphia article (1/21/2011)<br />
*[[Reinvention]], a personal story <br />
*[[Wings of Steel]], a personal story <br />
*[[UWSEPA free tax preparation campaign 2011]], the result of the first "Help Me" call <br />
*[[Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts]] a private enterprise<br />
<br />
= Opinions of what goes on the Main Page? =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''<br />
<br />
= Upcoming Meetings =<br />
<br />
The first organizing meeting was very productive (see the notes below). Now, we're holding the second meeting... <br />
<br />
'''The Second Organizational Meeting&nbsp;'''<br> <br />
<br />
*Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 <br />
*Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm<br />
<br />
Place: [[NTR]], 1524 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 <br />
<br />
*(free parking is available in our lot adjacent to the building)<br />
<br />
The order of activity will be: <br />
<br />
#Something to eat (provided!) + informal chatter (5:30 till 6:00 pm) <br />
#Demonstrations/Q&amp;A for the currently-installed Wikidelphia (5:30 till 6:30 pm) <br />
#Considering the mission/philosophy in more detail <br />
#Break into Technology, Content, and Publicity sub-groups <br />
#Reports of the sub-groups<br />
<br />
= Previous Meetings =<br />
<br />
=== 1/11/2011 - Kick-off ===<br />
<br />
Location: [[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
<br />
[[Content Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Content Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Technology Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Technology Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Promotion Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Promotion Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
= For developers =<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. <br />
<br />
Also try out: <br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] <br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] <br />
*[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Wikidelphia_Planning&diff=875Wikidelphia Planning2011-01-25T15:21:31Z<p>Shollingsworth: add a wikilink</p>
<hr />
<div>This page is primarily for those desiring to work on Wikidelphia's development and planning. <br />
<br />
= Trying this wiki out =<br />
<br />
If you get an account here, please add yourself to [[Wikidelphia:Users]]. <br />
<br />
The new text editor is up to be tried out!&nbsp; Give it a whirl!&nbsp; Feel free to go to '''[[Wikidelphia test editing page]]''' and do '''ANYTHING YOU WANT''' to the text there! (See '''[[Editing]]''' for some tips.) <br />
<br />
=== Examples of existing wikis ===<br />
<br />
'''''Main Article: [[wikipedia:City%20wiki|City wiki]]''''' <br />
<br />
=== Pages in progress so far ===<br />
<br />
I've written, or arranged to be written, a number of pages. My goal for these pages is to give the Content sub-group a variety of categories and styles to consider on January 25th. I have no pre-determined outcome in mind. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 15:52, 22 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
Add your own pages here! <br />
<br />
*[[Block captain]] <br />
*[[Charitable non-profit organizations in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Delaware Valley Mensa]] <br />
*[[Disposing of electronics]] <br />
*[[Donate a computer]] <br />
*[[Greater Philadelphia Cares]] <br />
*[[Living in Manayunk]] <br />
*[[Museums on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway]], a "link list" - is that appropriate? <br />
*[[Neighborhoods]] <br />
*[[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Linux Users Group]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Science Festival]] <br />
*[[Volunteering in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Peter J. Stevens in his own words]], a bio in a proposed style <br />
*[[Reinvention]], a personal story <br />
*[[Wings of Steel]], a personal story <br />
*[[UWSEPA free tax preparation campaign 2011]], the result of the first "Help Me" call<br />
*[[Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts]] a private enterprise<br />
<br />
= Opinions of what goes on the Main Page? =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''<br />
<br />
= Upcoming Meetings =<br />
<br />
The first organizing meeting was very productive (see the notes below). Now, we're holding the second meeting... <br />
<br />
'''The Second Organizational Meeting&nbsp;'''<br> <br />
<br />
*Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 <br />
*Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm<br />
<br />
Place: [[NTR]], 1524 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 <br />
<br />
*(free parking is available in our lot adjacent to the building)<br />
<br />
The order of activity will be: <br />
<br />
#Something to eat (provided!) + informal chatter (5:30 till 6:00 pm) <br />
#Demonstrations/Q&amp;A for the currently-installed Wikidelphia (5:30 till 6:30 pm) <br />
#Considering the mission/philosophy in more detail <br />
#Break into Technology, Content, and Publicity sub-groups <br />
#Reports of the sub-groups<br />
<br />
= Previous Meetings =<br />
<br />
=== 1/11/2011 - Kick-off ===<br />
<br />
Location: [[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
<br />
[[Content Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Content Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Technology Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Technology Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Promotion Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Promotion Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
= For developers =<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. <br />
<br />
Also try out: <br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] <br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] <br />
*[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Wikidelphia_Planning&diff=874Wikidelphia Planning2011-01-25T15:19:35Z<p>Shollingsworth: add three articles</p>
<hr />
<div>This page is primarily for those desiring to work on Wikidelphia's development and planning. <br />
<br />
= Trying this wiki out =<br />
<br />
If you get an account here, please add yourself to [[Wikidelphia:Users]]. <br />
<br />
The new text editor is up to be tried out!&nbsp; Give it a whirl!&nbsp; Feel free to go to '''[[Wikidelphia test editing page]]''' and do '''ANYTHING YOU WANT''' to the text there! (See '''[[Editing]]''' for some tips.) <br />
<br />
=== Examples of existing wikis ===<br />
<br />
'''''Main Article: [[wikipedia:City%20wiki|City wiki]]''''' <br />
<br />
=== Pages in progress so far ===<br />
<br />
I've written, or arranged to be written, a number of pages. My goal for these pages is to give the Content sub-group a variety of categories and styles to consider on January 25th. I have no pre-determined outcome in mind. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 15:52, 22 January 2011 (EST) <br />
<br />
Add your own pages here! <br />
<br />
*[[Block captain]] <br />
*[[Charitable non-profit organizations in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Delaware Valley Mensa]] <br />
*[[Disposing of electronics]] <br />
*[[Donate a computer]] <br />
*[[Greater Philadelphia Cares]] <br />
*[[Living in Manayunk]] <br />
*[[Museums on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway]], a "link list" - is that appropriate? <br />
*[[Neighborhoods]] <br />
*[[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Linux Users Group]] <br />
*[[Philadelphia Science Festival]] <br />
*[[Volunteering in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Peter J. Stevens in his own words]], a bio in a proposed style <br />
*[[Reinvention]], a personal story <br />
*[[Wings of Steel]], a personal story <br />
*[[Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts]] a private enterprise<br />
<br />
= Opinions of what goes on the Main Page? =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''<br />
<br />
= Upcoming Meetings =<br />
<br />
The first organizing meeting was very productive (see the notes below). Now, we're holding the second meeting... <br />
<br />
'''The Second Organizational Meeting&nbsp;'''<br> <br />
<br />
*Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 <br />
*Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm<br />
<br />
Place: [[NTR]], 1524 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 <br />
<br />
*(free parking is available in our lot adjacent to the building)<br />
<br />
The order of activity will be: <br />
<br />
#Something to eat (provided!) + informal chatter (5:30 till 6:00 pm) <br />
#Demonstrations/Q&amp;A for the currently-installed Wikidelphia (5:30 till 6:30 pm) <br />
#Considering the mission/philosophy in more detail <br />
#Break into Technology, Content, and Publicity sub-groups <br />
#Reports of the sub-groups<br />
<br />
= Previous Meetings =<br />
<br />
=== 1/11/2011 - Kick-off ===<br />
<br />
Location: [[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
<br />
[[Content Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Content Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Technology Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Technology Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
[[Promotion Sub-Group Meeting Notes 1/11/2011|Promotion Sub-Group Notes]] <br />
<br />
= For developers =<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. <br />
<br />
Also try out: <br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] <br />
*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] <br />
*[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Talk:Djunaverse_Center_for_Healing_Arts&diff=873Talk:Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts2011-01-25T15:01:13Z<p>Shollingsworth: clarify</p>
<hr />
<div>== Initial version 1/25/2011, 10 am ==<br />
<br />
Please put all discussion of the page about the Center on this page, pending decisions at the Meeting tonight. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 10:00, 25 January 2011 (EST)</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Talk:Djunaverse_Center_for_Healing_Arts&diff=872Talk:Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts2011-01-25T15:00:17Z<p>Shollingsworth: open discussion</p>
<hr />
<div>== Initial version 1/25/2011, 10 am==<br />
Please put all discussion of this page on this page, pending decisions at the Meeting tonight. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 10:00, 25 January 2011 (EST)</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Djunaverse_Center_for_Healing_Arts&diff=871Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts2011-01-25T14:58:43Z<p>Shollingsworth: Protected "Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts" ([edit=sysop] (indefinite) [move=sysop] (indefinite))</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Djunaverse logo-used by permission.JPG|right|Djunaverse logo-used by permission.JPG]]The '''Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts''' provides a safe, nourishing space so healing can occur. A wide variety of classes such as [[wikipedia:reiki|reiki]], [[wikipedia:Energy medicine|energy healing]], exploring [[wikipedia:reincarnation|past lives]], developing intuition, and [[wikipedia:Prayer|karmic healing]] are taught by Djuna Wojton, the center's director. Also guest teachers from the area are invited to teach workshops in meditation, [[wikipedia:tai chi|tai chi]], forgiveness, [[wikipedia:Mediumship|channeling]], [[wikipedia:astrology|astrology]], and more. <br />
<br />
The community of like-minded souls offers a supportive atmosphere where patrons are free to be themselves. Patrons are expected to feel refreshed and renewed after participating. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== About Djuna Wojton ==<br />
<br />
Ms. Wolton's experience as a leader in the human potential movement spans over 25 years. She has hosted a [[wikipedia:New age|New Age]] radio show, written both a daily column for AOL and celebrity interviews for New Frontier Magazine, and produced meditation tapes. Having also had a career in dance, she has taught and performed in numerous venues since the mid 1980s. Ms. Wolton is the internationally-acclaimed author of '''''Karmic Healing: Clearing Past-Life Blocks to Present-Day Love, Health and Happiness''''' ([http://www.amazon.com/Karmic-Healing-Past-Life-Present-Day-Happiness/dp/1580911781/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295962655&sr=1-1 Amazon], [http://www.djunaverse.com/books.php summary]). <br />
<br />
Ms. Wolton&nbsp;remains a pioneer in the healing arts, searching for cutting-edge technologies for her patron’s spiritual healing and development. She continues to travel the world to study with spiritual teachers, masters, and shamans in order to bring the highest quality teaching. <br />
<blockquote>''“My services provide tools and techniques to improve your health, well-being, and self-care. With over two decades of experience as a past-life regressionist, spiritual healer and counselor, I can help you heal at the core, step into your power, and end repeating cycles of pain and distress. Thereby, new possibilities of greater love, joy and fulfillment will unfold in your future. Using a down-to-earth approach, I’ll show you how to see the bigger picture on difficult relationships, gain clarity, and make better choices. My clients include individuals and corporate sponsors. My committment to you is to make a difference in your life.”''</blockquote><br />
== Trademark ==<br />
<br />
'''Djunaverse''' is a trademark of&nbsp;the Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
*[[Enterprises]]<br />
*[[wikipedia:Alternative medicine|Alternative medicine]]<br />
<br />
== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.djunaverse.com/ Djunaverse Center home page] <br />
*[http://www.totallyzen.com/karmic-healing-exploring-past-lives-workshop-with-djuna-wonton.html Karmic Healing: Exploring Past Lives Workshop with Djuna Wojton]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Personal_Stories&diff=867Personal Stories2011-01-25T14:54:19Z<p>Shollingsworth: change "category" to "topic"</p>
<hr />
<div>''Note: If self-written, Wikidelphia policy is to protect the page so that only Administrators can change it. Please put '''<nowiki>{{help me}}</nowiki>''' at the top of pages requiring such protection.'' <br />
<br />
The&nbsp;topic '''Personal stories''' conatins the tales of Philadelphians. <br />
<br />
*[[Reinvention]] -- A young Philadelphian discovers ''her'' city. <br />
*[[Wings of Steel]] -- A tale of a bicycle messenger.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Nonprofit_Organizations&diff=865Nonprofit Organizations2011-01-25T14:53:18Z<p>Shollingsworth: change "category" to "topic"</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''activism / nonprofit organizations'''&nbsp;topic is intended to include all aspects of non-governmental civic service. <br />
<br />
Pages in this&nbsp;topic so far include: <br />
<br />
*[[Block captain]] <br />
*[[Charitable non-profit organizations in Philadelphia]] <br />
*[[Greater Philadelphia Cares]] <br />
*[[Nonprofit Technology Resources]] <br />
*[[Volunteering in Philadelphia]]</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Neighborhoods&diff=863Neighborhoods2011-01-25T14:51:51Z<p>Shollingsworth: convert "category" to "topic"</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''neighborhoods'''&nbsp;topic is intended to contain all aspects of life and resources in each neighborhood. <br />
<br />
Neighborhoods in Philadelphia are not officially defined and sometimes a controversial topic. <br />
<br />
This page will soon contain '''Wikidelphia''' links to each neighborhood, and each of those pages will expand on events and life in those neighborhoods - but for right now, see '''[[wikipedia:List of Philadelphia neighborhoods|the list of Philadelphia neighborhoods on Wikipedia]]'''. <br />
<br />
Pages in this&nbsp;topic so far include: <br />
<br />
*[[Block captain]] <br />
*[[Living in Manayunk]] <br />
*[[Museums on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway]]<br />
<br />
== External links relating to Philadelphia Neighborhoods ==<br />
<br />
*[http://phillyneighborhoods.org/ Philly Neighborhoods Online]<br />
<br />
*[http://www.phila.gov/phils/docs/otherinfo/placname.htm Philadelphia Neighborhoods and Place Names - Dept of Records]<br />
<br />
::(This page has an exceptionally complete list of neighborhood names both old and current. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the links to place names.)<br />
<br />
*[http://cml.upenn.edu/nis/index.html Philadelphia Neighborhood Information System (NIS)]<br />
<br />
::(The Philadelphia Neighborhood Information System is a family of interactive applications that allow you to find information about your neighborhood.)<br />
<br />
:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Philadelphia_neighborhoods <br />
:http://sct.temple.edu/blogs/murl/ <br />
:http://philly.everyblock.com/locations/neighborhoods/ <br />
:http://www.aroundphilly.com/neighborhoods.php</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Djunaverse_Center_for_Healing_Arts&diff=862Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts2011-01-25T14:50:35Z<p>Shollingsworth: add wikilink</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Djunaverse logo-used by permission.JPG|right|Djunaverse logo-used by permission.JPG]]The '''Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts''' provides a safe, nourishing space so healing can occur. A wide variety of classes such as [[wikipedia:reiki|reiki]], [[wikipedia:Energy medicine|energy healing]], exploring [[wikipedia:reincarnation|past lives]], developing intuition, and [[wikipedia:Prayer|karmic healing]] are taught by Djuna Wojton, the center's director. Also guest teachers from the area are invited to teach workshops in meditation, [[wikipedia:tai chi|tai chi]], forgiveness, [[wikipedia:Mediumship|channeling]], [[wikipedia:astrology|astrology]], and more. <br />
<br />
The community of like-minded souls offers a supportive atmosphere where patrons are free to be themselves. Patrons are expected to feel refreshed and renewed after participating. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== About Djuna Wojton ==<br />
<br />
Ms. Wolton's experience as a leader in the human potential movement spans over 25 years. She has hosted a [[wikipedia:New age|New Age]] radio show, written both a daily column for AOL and celebrity interviews for New Frontier Magazine, and produced meditation tapes. Having also had a career in dance, she has taught and performed in numerous venues since the mid 1980s. Ms. Wolton is the internationally-acclaimed author of '''''Karmic Healing: Clearing Past-Life Blocks to Present-Day Love, Health and Happiness''''' ([http://www.amazon.com/Karmic-Healing-Past-Life-Present-Day-Happiness/dp/1580911781/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295962655&sr=1-1 Amazon], [http://www.djunaverse.com/books.php summary]). <br />
<br />
Ms. Wolton&nbsp;remains a pioneer in the healing arts, searching for cutting-edge technologies for her patron’s spiritual healing and development. She continues to travel the world to study with spiritual teachers, masters, and shamans in order to bring the highest quality teaching. <br />
<blockquote>''“My services provide tools and techniques to improve your health, well-being, and self-care. With over two decades of experience as a past-life regressionist, spiritual healer and counselor, I can help you heal at the core, step into your power, and end repeating cycles of pain and distress. Thereby, new possibilities of greater love, joy and fulfillment will unfold in your future. Using a down-to-earth approach, I’ll show you how to see the bigger picture on difficult relationships, gain clarity, and make better choices. My clients include individuals and corporate sponsors. My committment to you is to make a difference in your life.”''</blockquote><br />
== Trademark ==<br />
<br />
'''Djunaverse''' is a trademark of&nbsp;the Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
*[[Enterprises]]<br />
*[[wikipedia:Alternative medicine|Alternative medicine]]<br />
<br />
== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.djunaverse.com/ Djunaverse Center home page] <br />
*[http://www.totallyzen.com/karmic-healing-exploring-past-lives-workshop-with-djuna-wonton.html Karmic Healing: Exploring Past Lives Workshop with Djuna Wojton]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=860Main Page2011-01-25T14:48:06Z<p>Shollingsworth: enable topic</p>
<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__ [[Image:Philly skyline trimmed Ed Yakovich.JPG|center|800px|Philly skyline trimmed Ed Yakovich.JPG]] <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
:[[Image:Liberty Bell BW.GIF|left|50px|Liberty Bell BW.GIF]]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
{| style="border-bottom: blue 3px solid; border-left: blue 3px solid; border-top: blue 3px solid; border-right: blue 3px solid" class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="left"<br />
|-<br />
| style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%" | '''[[Stan's Introduction|Stan's Introduction to Wikidelphia]]'''<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br><br><br />
<br />
= Categories of topics =<br />
<br />
We're coming in ''very'' fast (having just started on January 14th), but still '''''Under Construction'''''! We will be quickly expanding our list of Categories, but ''right at this moment'' we have "example" pages in: <br />
<br />
*[[Neighborhoods]] <br />
*[[Wikidelphia:Current events|Current events]] <br />
*[[Transportation]] <br />
*[[City government]] <br />
*[[Activism / nonprofit organizations]] <br />
*[[Enterprises]]<br />
*[[People around town]] <br />
*[[Personal stories]] <br />
*[[Philly Blogs]] <br />
*[[Philly Jobs]] <br />
*[[Other pages]]<br />
<br />
= For those who desire to add content or whole pages to Wikidelphia =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main article: [[Editing]]'''''<br />
<br />
Our only criteria (pre-January 25th, which is the 2nd Organizational Meeting) is that all pages/articles have to be Philadelphia-related in some meaningful way, and not be illegal. <br />
<br />
= For those who want to help plan Wikidelphia =<br />
<br />
:'''''Main article: [[Wikidelphia Planning]]''''' -- ''See the 2nd Organizational Meeting Announcement there.'' <br />
:'''''See also: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''<br />
<br />
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. In particular see the sections for Readers and Editors. <br />
<br />
= Contact Us =<br />
<br />
For minor questions please e-mail [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] at '''shollingsworth02@gmail.com''' or, to volunteer or for major issues, Wikidelphia's progenitor [[User talk:Stan|Stan]] at '''pokras@ntronline.org''' <br />
<br />
For current memebrs of the planning team, the Google group can be e-mailed at '''wikidelphia-planning@googlegroups.com'''</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Djunaverse_Center_for_Healing_Arts&diff=859Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts2011-01-25T14:46:59Z<p>Shollingsworth: initial version of first "Enterprises" article</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Djunaverse logo-used by permission.JPG|right|Djunaverse logo-used by permission.JPG]]The '''Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts''' provides a safe, nourishing space so healing can occur. A wide variety of classes such as [[wikipedia:reiki|reiki]], [[wikipedia:Energy medicine|energy healing]], exploring [[wikipedia:reincarnation|past lives]], developing intuition, and [[wikipedia:Prayer|karmic healing]] are taught by Djuna Wojton, the center's director. Also guest teachers from the area are invited to teach workshops in meditation, [[wikipedia:tai chi|tai chi]], forgiveness, [[wikipedia:Mediumship|channeling]], [[wikipedia:astrology|astrology]], and more. <br />
<br />
The community of like-minded souls offers a supportive atmosphere where patrons are free to be themselves. Patrons are expected to feel refreshed and renewed after participating. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== About Djuna Wojton ==<br />
<br />
Ms. Wolton's experience as a leader in the human potential movement spans over 25 years. She has hosted a [[wikipedia:New age|New Age]] radio show, written both a daily column for AOL and celebrity interviews for New Frontier Magazine, and produced meditation tapes. Having also had a career in dance, she has taught and performed in numerous venues since the mid 1980s. Ms. Wolton is the internationally-acclaimed author of '''''Karmic Healing: Clearing Past-Life Blocks to Present-Day Love, Health and Happiness''''' ([http://www.amazon.com/Karmic-Healing-Past-Life-Present-Day-Happiness/dp/1580911781/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295962655&sr=1-1 Amazon], [http://www.djunaverse.com/books.php summary]). <br />
<br />
Ms. Wolton&nbsp;remains a pioneer in the healing arts, searching for cutting-edge technologies for her patron’s spiritual healing and development. She continues to travel the world to study with spiritual teachers, masters, and shamans in order to bring the highest quality teaching. <br />
<blockquote>''“My services provide tools and techniques to improve your health, well-being, and self-care. With over two decades of experience as a past-life regressionist, spiritual healer and counselor, I can help you heal at the core, step into your power, and end repeating cycles of pain and distress. Thereby, new possibilities of greater love, joy and fulfillment will unfold in your future. Using a down-to-earth approach, I’ll show you how to see the bigger picture on difficult relationships, gain clarity, and make better choices. My clients include individuals and corporate sponsors. My committment to you is to make a difference in your life.”''</blockquote><br />
== Trademark ==<br />
<br />
'''Djunaverse''' is a trademark of&nbsp;the Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[wikipedia:Alternative medicine|Alternative medicine]]<br />
<br />
== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.djunaverse.com/ Djunaverse Center home page] <br />
*[http://www.totallyzen.com/karmic-healing-exploring-past-lives-workshop-with-djuna-wonton.html Karmic Healing: Exploring Past Lives Workshop with Djuna Wojton]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Djunaverse&diff=858User:Shollingsworth/Djunaverse2011-01-25T14:45:32Z<p>Shollingsworth: save as final draft for checking</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Djunaverse logo-used by permission.JPG|right]]The '''Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts''' provides a safe, nourishing space so healing can occur. A wide variety of classes such as [[wikipedia:reiki|reiki]], [[wikipedia:Energy medicine|energy healing]], exploring [[wikipedia:reincarnation|past lives]], developing intuition, and [[wikipedia:Prayer|karmic healing]] are taught by Djuna Wojton, the center's director. Also guest teachers from the area are invited to teach workshops in meditation, [[wikipedia:tai chi|tai chi]], forgiveness, [[wikipedia:Mediumship|channeling]], [[wikipedia:astrology|astrology]], and more. <br />
<br />
The community of like-minded souls offers a supportive atmosphere where patrons are free to be themselves. Patrons are expected to feel refreshed and renewed after participating. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== About Djuna Wojton ==<br />
<br />
Ms. Wolton's experience as a leader in the human potential movement spans over 25 years. She has hosted a [[wikipedia:New age|New Age]] radio show, written both a daily column for AOL and celebrity interviews for New Frontier Magazine, and produced meditation tapes. Having also had a career in dance, she has taught and performed in numerous venues since the mid 1980s. Ms. Wolton is the internationally-acclaimed author of '''''Karmic Healing: Clearing Past-Life Blocks to Present-Day Love, Health and Happiness''''' ([http://www.amazon.com/Karmic-Healing-Past-Life-Present-Day-Happiness/dp/1580911781/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295962655&sr=1-1 Amazon], [http://www.djunaverse.com/books.php summary]). <br />
<br />
Ms. Wolton&nbsp;remains a pioneer in the healing arts, searching for cutting-edge technologies for her patron’s spiritual healing and development. She continues to travel the world to study with spiritual teachers, masters, and shamans in order to bring the highest quality teaching. <br />
<blockquote>''“My services provide tools and techniques to improve your health, well-being, and self-care. With over two decades of experience as a past-life regressionist, spiritual healer and counselor, I can help you heal at the core, step into your power, and end repeating cycles of pain and distress. Thereby, new possibilities of greater love, joy and fulfillment will unfold in your future. Using a down-to-earth approach, I’ll show you how to see the bigger picture on difficult relationships, gain clarity, and make better choices. My clients include individuals and corporate sponsors. My committment to you is to make a difference in your life.”''</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Trademark ==<br />
<br />
'''Djunaverse''' is a trademark of&nbsp;the Djunaverse Center for Healing Arts. <br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*[[wikipedia:Alternative medicine|Alternative medicine]]<br />
<br />
== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.djunaverse.com/ Djunaverse Center home page] <br />
*[http://www.totallyzen.com/karmic-healing-exploring-past-lives-workshop-with-djuna-wonton.html Karmic Healing: Exploring Past Lives Workshop with Djuna Wojton]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*No external links yet.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=Philadelphia_Science_Festival&diff=857Philadelphia Science Festival2011-01-25T14:42:36Z<p>Shollingsworth: move list of events into body</p>
<hr />
<div>The '''Philadelphia Science Festival''', organized by the [[wikipedia:Franklin Institute|Franklin Institute]], will be held April 15-28 in 2011. <br />
<br />
A partial list of events appears in [http://geekadelphia.com/2011/01/24/philadelphia-science-festival-announces-spring-events/ Geekadelphia's listing of festival events].<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
*No wikilinks yet.<br />
<br />
== External links (Philadelphia-related) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.philasciencefestival.org/ Philadelphia Science Festival official website]<br />
*[http://www.geekadelphia.com/ The Geekadelphia blog]<br />
<br />
== External links (elsewhere) ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.sciencefestivals.org/component/festival/festival/viewfestival/philadelphia-science-festival Philadelphia Science Festival summary]<br />
<br />
<br />
{{stub}}</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Genius_INTP&diff=856User:Shollingsworth/Genius INTP2011-01-25T11:58:45Z<p>Shollingsworth: adjust header position</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Triple-Nine INTP - Where the Brave&nbsp;Cannot Go.'''&nbsp; A&nbsp;personal story of a new Philadelphian. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== Intro ==<br />
<br />
In at least one way it's appropriate that I'm now a Philadelphian. The U.S. was born here - and, for the last 14 years, has partially been defended from here. <br />
<br />
== Foundations ==<br />
<br />
=== A ripple in Time ===<br />
<br />
Kathe's death in 1975 devastated us - but left me with a martyr to live up to. I would go on to dedicate my life to making the world safe for gentle young women. <br />
<br />
That journey would lead into a hiking trip through strip-mine country that forever soured me on coal-fired power, through rejoining ROTC, into nuclear engineering which was the one then-viable path for replacing coal, and into access to SCI information. Far later it would directly lead to madness, and to insights important to national defense, and eventually to paganism. <br />
<br />
And I cannot but wonder what might come next. <br />
<br />
=== Turbine Overspeed ===<br />
<br />
A modern electric power plant has one purpose - to spin the core of an electrical generator around thousands of times a minute. This is done by ramming massive amounts of steam at extremely high pressures through a huge multi-stage turbine, which turns the shaft on which is mounted the generator's core. <br />
<br />
The entire setup is incredibly finely balanced. It has to be -- because any significant imbalance would, at high rotational speeds, cause vibrations in the setup, and those vibrations would cause the turbine's sheer blades to flex, and a blade that flexes enough will someday break off. And once one blade has broken off, the setup is suddenly badly unbalanced and vibrates dangerously and other blades break off - then in a cascade of failures dozens or hundreds of them. And the huge turbine explodes. <br />
<br />
The higher the speed the turbine turns at, the more finely it has to be balanced. There are very seldom any significant walls around them. So the most dangerous moments in any power plant are when the turbine's speed increases uncontrollably to the point that tiny, previously-tolerable imbalances become a threat to its stability -- when the klaxon blares and a single red warning light in the Control Room flashes out '''''Turbine Overspeed'''''. <br />
<br />
It has been recently shown that the most brilliant minds are somewhat like high-speed turbine/generators in that they often run on the ragged edge of imbalance. That there is something that makes being on the edge of crazy also making one free to attain amazing mental insights. <br />
<br />
They might be giants. But they are also likely to be bi-polar, to be borderline manic/depressives. And a sudden massive mid-life shock to a manic/depressive will often throw him into the hell that used to be called LOS - "late-onset schizophrenia". <br />
<br />
My massive breakdown in 1994 very, very nearly killed me. The effects did kill my career as a nuclear core design engineer. It wouldn't be until 2004 that I would really be able to work adequately anywhere (unlike normal schizophrenics, LOS is something one recovers from). It's only recently, about 2010, that I can work like I used to. <br />
<br />
But my story here starts thirteen years before 2010. <br />
<br />
=== Inception ===<br />
<br />
I was not sane in 1997. There's no other way to put it, I was definitely not sane - but I tried to work anyway. That's what brought me to live in Upper Darby - a job in Bala Cynwyd. <br />
<br />
The medicines in 1997 - although orders of magnitude better than those in 1993 - were not totally effective (as Abilify nearly is today) and had such horrible brain-fogging side effects that sufferers could barely stand to take them. <br />
<br />
I would lose that job in Bala Cynwyd eight months after I took it (it was a help desk job, and far too challenging for anyone in my condition then). But I've never stopped trying to get back on my feet. <br />
<br />
So, as I sat one evening alone in my rented room in the decrepit boarding house, wondering why I had been cursed and if I would ever be able to support my daughter, I said one of the very few prayers I've ever said. Having grown up on a small farm I've always had the experience of not getting what I asked for, so I only ask for what I feel I absolutely have to have (I'm still like that) - and this time my prayer was one sentence only. I asked God that if he wasn't going to let me use my intelligence for anything else, that he let me use it to stop a world war. <br />
<br />
I had no concept then of what that prayer would apparently lead to. <br />
<br />
== Battlecruiser ==<br />
<br />
=== Self-analysis ===<br />
<br />
I'm almost certainly not a genius. My GRE scores got me into the Triple Nine Society, but I've never had a reliable IQ test (except for possibly the DLAB, the results of which are classified). My IQ is probably, at the very most, in the low 150s. <br />
<br />
But my IQ is not my primary strength. I'm a Myers-Briggs type INTP, the rarest of the types - and the one most capable of insightful thought. The books say that INTPs are literally not all here - that we, by nature, are always half-present but half reflecting on the past or future. And that we fully re-evaluate the current situation every ten minutes. <br />
<br />
And as an engineer part of my education was to identify trends and evaluate them dispassionately and logically. <br />
<br />
As a result of the above traits I&nbsp;am able to&nbsp;analyze situations deeply, literally often see what is not there (but certainly has to be) - and I can deduce the correct pattern long before any of my peers.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Genius_INTP&diff=855User:Shollingsworth/Genius INTP2011-01-25T11:56:54Z<p>Shollingsworth: adjust titles</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Triple-Nine INTP - Where the Brave&nbsp;Cannot Go.'''&nbsp; A&nbsp;personal story of a new Philadelphian. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== Intro ==<br />
<br />
In at least one way it's appropriate that I'm now a Philadelphian. The U.S. was born here - and, for the last 14 years, has partially been defended from here. <br />
<br />
== Foundations ==<br />
<br />
=== A ripple in Time ===<br />
<br />
Kathe's death in 1975 devastated us - but left me with a martyr to live up to. I would go on to dedicate my life to making the world safe for gentle young women. <br />
<br />
That journey would lead into a hiking trip through strip-mine country that forever soured me on coal-fired power, through rejoining ROTC, into nuclear engineering which was the one then-viable path for replacing coal, and into access to SCI information. Far later it would directly lead to madness, and to insights important to national defense, and eventually to paganism. <br />
<br />
And I cannot but wonder what might come next. <br />
<br />
=== Turbine Overspeed ===<br />
<br />
A modern electric power plant has one purpose - to spin the core of an electrical generator around thousands of times a minute. This is done by ramming massive amounts of steam at extremely high pressures through a huge multi-stage turbine, which turns the shaft on which is mounted the generator's core. <br />
<br />
The entire setup is incredibly finely balanced. It has to be -- because any significant imbalance would, at high rotational speeds, cause vibrations in the setup, and those vibrations would cause the turbine's sheer blades to flex, and a blade that flexes enough will someday break off. And once one blade has broken off, the setup is suddenly badly unbalanced and vibrates dangerously and other blades break off - then in a cascade of failures dozens or hundreds of them. And the huge turbine explodes. <br />
<br />
The higher the speed the turbine turns at, the more finely it has to be balanced. There are very seldom any significant walls around them. So the most dangerous moments in any power plant are when the turbine's speed increases uncontrollably to the point that tiny, previously-tolerable imbalances become a threat to its stability -- when the klaxon blares and&nbsp;a single red warning light in the Control Room flashes out '''''Turbine Overspeed'''''. <br />
<br />
It has been recently shown that the most brilliant minds are somewhat like high-speed turbine/generators in that they often run on the ragged edge of imbalance. That there is something that makes being on the edge of crazy also making one free to attain amazing mental insights. <br />
<br />
They might be giants. But they are also likely to be bi-polar, to be borderline manic/depressives. And a sudden massive mid-life shock to a manic/depressive will often throw him into the hell that used to be called LOS - "late-onset schizophrenia". <br />
<br />
My massive breakdown in 1994 very, very nearly killed me. The effects did kill my career as a nuclear core design engineer. It wouldn't be until 2004 that I would really be able to work adequately anywhere (unlike normal schizophrenics, LOS is something one recovers from). It's only recently, about 2010, that I can work like I used to. <br />
<br />
But my story here starts thirteen years before 2010. <br />
<br />
=== Inception ===<br />
<br />
I was not sane in 1997. There's no other way to put it, I was definitely not sane - but I tried to work anyway. That's what brought me to live in Upper Darby - a job in Bala Cynwyd. <br />
<br />
The medicines in 1997 - although orders of magnitude better than those in 1993 - were not totally effective (as Abilify nearly is today) and had such horrible brain-fogging side effects that sufferers could barely stand to take them. <br />
<br />
I would lose that job in Bala Cynwyd eight months after I took it (it was a help desk job, and far too challenging for anyone in my condition then). But I've never stopped trying to get back on my feet. <br />
<br />
So, as I sat one evening alone in my rented room in the decrepit boarding house, wondering why I had been cursed and if I would ever be able to support my daughter, I said one of the very few prayers I've ever said. Having grown up on a small farm I've always had the experience of not getting what I asked for, so I only ask for what I feel I absolutely have to have (I'm still like that) - and this time my prayer was one sentence only. I asked God that if he wasn't going to let me use my intelligence for anything else, that he let me use it to stop a world war. <br />
<br />
I had no concept then of what that prayer would apparently lead to. <br />
<br />
=== Self-analysis ===<br />
<br />
I'm almost certainly not a genius. My GRE scores got me into the Triple Nine Society, but I've never had a reliable IQ test (except for possibly the DLAB, the results of which are classified). My IQ is probably, at the very most, in the low 150s. <br />
<br />
But my IQ is not my primary strength. I'm a Myers-Briggs type INTP, the rarest of the types - and the one most capable of insightful thought. The books say that INTPs are literally not all here - that we, by nature, are always half-present but half reflecting on the past or future. And that we fully re-evaluate the current situation every ten minutes. <br />
<br />
And as an engineer part of my education was to identify trends and evaluate them dispassionately and logically. <br />
<br />
As a result of the above traits I&nbsp;am able to&nbsp;analyze situations deeply, literally often see what is not there (but certainly has to be) - and I can deduce the correct&nbsp;pattern long before any of my peers.<br />
<br />
== Battlecruiser ==</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Genius_INTP&diff=854User:Shollingsworth/Genius INTP2011-01-25T11:48:23Z<p>Shollingsworth: fix typo</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Triple-Nine INTP - Where the Brave&nbsp;Cannot Go.'''&nbsp; A&nbsp;personal story of a new Philadelphian. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== Intro ==<br />
<br />
In at least one way it's appropriate that I'm now a Philadelphian. The U.S. was born here - and, for the last 14 years, has partially been defended from here. <br />
<br />
== ____ ==<br />
<br />
=== Foundation ===<br />
<br />
Kathe's death in 1975 devastated us - but left me with a martyr to live up to. I would go on to dedicate my life to making the world safe for gentle young women. <br />
<br />
That journey would lead into a hiking trip through strip-mine country that forever soured me on coal-fired power, through rejoining ROTC, into nuclear&nbsp;engineering which was the one then-viable path for replacing coal, and into access to SCI information. Far later it would lead to madness, and to insights important to national defense, and eventually to paganism. And I cannot but wonder what is next. <br />
<br />
=== Turbine Overspeed ===<br />
<br />
A modern electric power plant has one purpose - to spin the core of an electrical generator around thousands of times a minute. This is done by ramming massive amounts of steam at extremely high pressures through a huge multi-stage turbine, which turns the shaft on which is mounted the generator's core. <br />
<br />
The entire setup is incredibly finely balanced. It has to be -- because any significant imbalance would, at high rotational speeds, cause vibrations in the setup, and those vibrations would cause the turbine's sheer blades to flex, and a blade that flexes enough will someday break off. And once one blade has broken off, the setup is suddenly badly unbalanced and vibrates dangerously and other blades break off - then in a cascade of failures dozens or hundreds of them. And the huge turbine explodes. <br />
<br />
The higher the speed the turbine turns at, the more finely it has to be balanced. There are very seldom any significant walls around them. So the most dangerous moments in any power plant are when the turbine's speed increases uncontrollably to the point that tiny, previously-tolerable imbalances become a threat to its stability -- when the klaxon blares and&nbsp;a single red warning light in the Control Room flashes out '''''Turbine Overspeed'''''. <br />
<br />
It has been recently shown that the most brilliant minds are somewhat like high-speed turbine/generators in that they often run on the ragged edge of imbalance. That there is something that makes being on the edge of crazy also making one free to attain amazing mental insights. <br />
<br />
They might be giants. But they are also likely to be bi-polar, to be borderline manic/depressives. And a sudden massive mid-life shock to a manic/depressive will often throw him into the hell that used to be called LOS - "late-onset schizophrenia". <br />
<br />
My massive breakdown in 1994 very, very nearly killed me. The effects did kill my career as a nuclear core design engineer. It wouldn't be until 2004 that I would really be able to work adequately anywhere (unlike normal schizophrenics, LOS is something one recovers from). It's only recently, about 2010, that I can work like I used to. <br />
<br />
But my story here starts thirteen years before 2010. <br />
<br />
=== Inception ===<br />
<br />
I was not sane in 1997. There's no other way to put it, I was definitely not sane - but I tried to work anyway. That's what brought me to live in Upper Darby - a job in Bala Cynwyd. <br />
<br />
The medicines in 1997 - although orders of magnitude better than those in 1993 - were not totally effective (as Abilify nearly is today) and had such horrible brain-fogging side effects that sufferers could barely stand to take them. <br />
<br />
I would lose that job in Bala Cynwyd eight months after I took it (it was a help desk job, and far too challenging for anyone in my condition then). But I've never stopped trying to get back on my feet. <br />
<br />
So, as I sat one evening alone in my rented room in the decrepit boarding house, wondering why I had been cursed and if I would ever be able to support my daughter, I said one of the very few prayers I've ever said. Having grown up on a small farm I've always had the experience of not getting what I asked for, so I only ask for what I feel I absolutely have to have (I'm still like that) - and this time my prayer was one sentence only. I asked God that if he wasn't going to let me use my intelligence for anything else, that he let me use it to stop a world war. <br />
<br />
I had no concept then of what that prayer would apparently lead to. <br />
<br />
=== Self-analysis ===<br />
<br />
I'm almost certainly not a genius. My GRE scores got me into the Triple Nine Society, but I've never had a reliable IQ test (except for possibly the DLAB, the results of which are classified). My IQ is probably, at the very most, in the low 150s. <br />
<br />
But my IQ is not my primary strength. I'm a Myers-Briggs type INTP, the rarest of the types - and the one most capable of insightful thought. The books say that INTPs are literally not all here - that we, by nature, are always half-present but half reflecting on the past or future. And that we fully re-evaluate the current situation every ten minutes. <br />
<br />
And as an engineer part of my education was to identify trends and evaluate them dispassionately and logically. <br />
<br />
As a result of the above traits I&nbsp;am able to&nbsp;analyze situations deeply, literally often see what is not there (but certainly has to be) - and I can deduce the correct&nbsp;pattern long before any of my peers.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Genius_INTP&diff=853User:Shollingsworth/Genius INTP2011-01-25T11:47:59Z<p>Shollingsworth: expand a sentence</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Triple-Nine INTP - Where the Brave&nbsp;Cannot Go.'''&nbsp; A&nbsp;personal story of a new Philadelphian. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== Intro ==<br />
<br />
In at least one way it's appropriate that I'm now a Philadelphian. The U.S. was born here - and, for the last 14 years, has partially been defended from here. <br />
<br />
== ____ ==<br />
<br />
=== Foundation ===<br />
<br />
Kathe's death in 1975 devastated us - but left me with a martyr to live up to. I would go on to dedicate my life to making the world safe for gentle young women. <br />
<br />
That journey would lead into a hiking trip through strip-mine country that forever soured me on coal-fired power, through rejoining ROTC, into nuclear&nbsp;engineering which was the one then-viable path for replacing coal, and into access to SCI information. Far later it would lead to madness, and to insights important to national defense, and eventually to paganism. And I cannot but wonder what is next. <br />
<br />
=== Turbine Overspeed ===<br />
<br />
A modern electric power plant has one purpose - to spin the core of an electrical generator around thousands of times a minute. This is done by ramming massive amounts of steam at extremely high pressures through a huge multi-stage turbine, which turns the shaft on which is mounted the generator's core. <br />
<br />
The entire setup is incredibly finely balanced. It has to be -- because any significant imbalance would, at high rotational speeds, cause vibrations in the setup, and those vibrations would cause the turbine's sheer blades to flex, and a blade that flexes enough will someday break off. And once one blade has broken off, the setup is suddenly badly unbalanced and vibrates dangerously and other blades break off - then in a cascade of failures dozens or hundreds of them. And the huge turbine explodes. <br />
<br />
The higher the speed the turbine turns at, the more finely it has to be balanced. There are very seldom any significant walls around them. So the most dangerous moments in any power plant are when the turbine's speed increases uncontrollably to the point that tiny, previously-tolerable imbalances become a threat to its stability -- when the klaxon blares and&nbsp;a single red warning light in the Control Room flashes out '''''Turbine Overspeed'''''. <br />
<br />
It has been recently shown that the most brilliant minds are somewhat like high-speed turbine/generators in that they often run on the ragged edge of imbalance. That there is something that makes being on the edge of crazy also making one free to attain amazing mental insights. <br />
<br />
They might be giants. But they are also likely to be bi-polar, to be borderline manic/depressives. And a sudden massive mid-life shock to a manic/depressive will often throw him into the hell that used to be called LOS - "late-onset schizophrenia". <br />
<br />
My massive breakdown in 1994 very, very nearly killed me. The effects did kill my career as a nuclear core design engineer. It wouldn't be until 2004 that I would really be able to work adequately anywhere (unlike normal schizophrenics, LOS is something one recovers from). It's only recently, about 2010, that I can work like I used to. <br />
<br />
But my story here starts thirteen years before 2010. <br />
<br />
=== Inception ===<br />
<br />
I was not sane in 1997. There's no other way to put it, I was definitely not sane - but I tried to work anyway. That's what brought me to live in Upper Darby - a job in Bala Cynwyd. <br />
<br />
The medicines in 1997 - although orders of magnitude better than those in 1993 - were not totally effective (as Abilify nearly is today) and had such horrible brain-fogging side effects that sufferers could barely stand to take them. <br />
<br />
I would lose that job in Bala Cynwyd eight months after I took it (it was a help desk job, and far too challenging for anyone in my condition then). But I've never stopped trying to get back on my feet. <br />
<br />
So, as I sat one evening alone in my rented room in the decrepit boarding house, wondering why I had been cursed and if I would ever be able to support my daughter, I said one of the very few prayers I've ever said. Having grown up on a small farm I've always had the experience of not getting what I asked for, so I only ask for what I feel I absolutely have to have (I'm still like that) - and this time my prayer was one sentence only. I asked God that if he wasn't going to let me use my intelligence for anything else, that he let me use it to stop a world war. <br />
<br />
I had no concept then of what that prayer would apparently lead to. <br />
<br />
=== Self-analysis ===<br />
<br />
I'm almost certainly not a genius. My GRE scores got me into the Triple Nine Society, but I've never had a reliable IQ test (except for possibly the DLAB, the results of which are classified). My IQ is probably, at the very most, in the low 150s. <br />
<br />
But my IQ is not my primary strength. I'm a Myers-Briggs type INTP, the rarest of the types - and the one most capable of insightful thought. The books say that INTPs are literally not all here - that we, by nature, are always half-present but half reflecting on the past or future. And that we fully re-evaluate the current situation every ten minutes. <br />
<br />
And as an engineer part of my education was to identify trends and evaluate them dispassionately and logically. <br />
<br />
As a result of the above traits I&nbsp;am able to&nbsp;analyze situations deelply, literally often see what is not there (but certainly has to be) - and I can deduce the correct&nbsp;pattern long before any of my peers.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Genius_INTP&diff=852User:Shollingsworth/Genius INTP2011-01-25T11:46:50Z<p>Shollingsworth: minor fix</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Triple-Nine INTP - Where the Brave&nbsp;Cannot Go.'''&nbsp; A&nbsp;personal story of a new Philadelphian. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== Intro ==<br />
<br />
In at least one way it's appropriate that I'm now a Philadelphian. The U.S. was born here - and, for the last 14 years, has partially been defended from here. <br />
<br />
== ____ ==<br />
<br />
=== Foundation ===<br />
<br />
Kathe's death in 1975 devastated us - but left me with a martyr to live up to. I would go on to dedicate my life to making the world safe for gentle young women. <br />
<br />
That journey would lead into a hiking trip through strip-mine country that forever soured me on coal-fired power, through rejoining ROTC, into nuclear&nbsp;engineering which was the one then-viable path for replacing coal, and into access to SCI information. Far later it would lead to madness, and to insights important to national defense, and eventually to paganism. And I cannot but wonder what is next. <br />
<br />
=== Turbine Overspeed ===<br />
<br />
A modern electric power plant has one purpose - to spin the core of an electrical generator around thousands of times a minute. This is done by ramming massive amounts of steam at extremely high pressures through a huge multi-stage turbine, which turns the shaft on which is mounted the generator's core. <br />
<br />
The entire setup is incredibly finely balanced. It has to be -- because any significant imbalance would, at high rotational speeds, cause vibrations in the setup, and those vibrations would cause the turbine's sheer blades to flex, and a blade that flexes enough will someday break off. And once one blade has broken off, the setup is suddenly badly unbalanced and vibrates dangerously and other blades break off - then in a cascade of failures dozens or hundreds of them. And the huge turbine explodes. <br />
<br />
The higher the speed the turbine turns at, the more finely it has to be balanced. There are very seldom any significant walls around them. So the most dangerous moments in any power plant are when the turbine's speed increases uncontrollably to the point that tiny, previously-tolerable imbalances become a threat to its stability -- when the klaxon blares and&nbsp;a single red warning light in the Control Room flashes out '''''Turbine Overspeed'''''. <br />
<br />
It has been recently shown that the most brilliant minds are somewhat like high-speed turbine/generators in that they often run on the ragged edge of imbalance. That there is something that makes being on the edge of crazy also making one free to attain amazing mental insights. <br />
<br />
They might be giants. But they are also likely to be bi-polar, to be borderline manic/depressives. And a sudden massive mid-life shock to a manic/depressive will often throw him into the hell that used to be called LOS - "late-onset schizophrenia". <br />
<br />
My massive breakdown in 1994 very, very nearly killed me. The effects did kill my career as a nuclear core design engineer. It wouldn't be until 2004 that I would really be able to work adequately anywhere (unlike normal schizophrenics, LOS is something one recovers from). It's only recently, about 2010, that I can work like I used to. <br />
<br />
But my story here starts thirteen years before 2010. <br />
<br />
=== Inception ===<br />
<br />
I was not sane in 1997. There's no other way to put it, I was definitely not sane - but I tried to work anyway. That's what brought me to live in Upper Darby - a job in Bala Cynwyd. <br />
<br />
The medicines in 1997 - although orders of magnitude better than those in 1993 - were not totally effective (as Abilify nearly is today) and had such horrible brain-fogging side effects that sufferers could barely stand to take them. <br />
<br />
I would lose that job in Bala Cynwyd eight months after I took it (it was a help desk job, and far too challenging for anyone in my condition then). But I've never stopped trying to get back on my feet. <br />
<br />
So, as I sat one evening alone in my rented room in the decrepit boarding house, wondering why I had been cursed and if I would ever be able to support my daughter, I said one of the very few prayers I've ever said. Having grown up on a small farm I've always had the experience of not getting what I asked for, so I only ask for what I feel I absolutely have to have (I'm still like that) - and this time my prayer was one sentence only. I asked God that if he wasn't going to let me use my intelligence for anything else, that he let me use it to stop a world war. <br />
<br />
I had no concept then of what that prayer would apparently lead to. <br />
<br />
=== Self-analysis ===<br />
<br />
I'm almost certainly not a genius. My GRE scores got me into the Triple Nine Society, but I've never had a reliable IQ test (except for possibly the DLAB, the results of which are classified). My IQ is probably, at the very most, in the low 150s. <br />
<br />
But my IQ is not my primary strength. I'm a Myers-Briggs type INTP, the rarest of the types - and the one most capable of insightful thought. The books say that INTPs are literally not all here - that we, by nature, are always half-present but half reflecting on the past or future. And that we fully re-evaluate the current situation every ten minutes. <br />
<br />
And as an engineer part of my education was to identify trends and evaluate them dispassionately and logically. <br />
<br />
As a result of the above traits I can literally often see what is not there (but certainly has to be) - and I can deduce the correct&nbsp;pattern long before any of my peers.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Genius_INTP&diff=851User:Shollingsworth/Genius INTP2011-01-25T11:43:26Z<p>Shollingsworth: minor title fix</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Triple-Nine INTP - Where the Brave&nbsp;Cannot Go.'''&nbsp; A&nbsp;personal story of a new Philadelphian. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== Intro ==<br />
<br />
In at least one way it's appropriate that I'm now a Philadelphian. The U.S. was born here - and, for the last 14 years, has partially been defended from here. <br />
<br />
== ____ ==<br />
<br />
=== Foundation ===<br />
<br />
Kathe's death in 1975 devastated us - but left me with a martyr to live up to. I would go on to dedicate my life to making the world safe for gentle young women. <br />
<br />
That journey would lead into a hiking trip through strip-mine country that forever soured me on coal-fired power, through rejoining ROTC, into nuclear&nbsp;engineering which was the one then-viable path for replacing coal, and into access to SCI information. Far later it would lead to madness, and to insights important to national defense, and eventually to paganism. And I cannot but wonder what is next. <br />
<br />
=== Turbine Overspeed ===<br />
<br />
A modern electric power plant has one purpose - to spin the core of an electrical generator around thousands of times a minute. This is done by ramming massive amounts of steam at extremely high pressures through a huge multi-stage turbine, which turns the shaft on which is mounted the generator's core. <br />
<br />
The entire setup is incredibly finely balanced. It has to be -- because any significant imbalance would, at high rotational speeds, cause vibrations in the setup, and those vibrations would cause the turbine's sheer blades to flex, and a blade that flexes enough will someday break off. And once one blade has broken off, the setup is suddenly badly unbalanced and vibrates dangerously and other blades break off - then in a cascade of failures dozens or hundreds of them. And the huge turbine explodes. <br />
<br />
The higher the speed the turbine turns at, the more finely it has to be balanced. There are very seldom any significant walls around them. So the most dangerous moments in any power plant are when the turbine's speed increases uncontrollably to the point that tiny, previously-tolerable imbalances become a threat to its stability -- when the klaxon blares and&nbsp;a single red warning light in the Control Room flashes out '''''Turbine Overspeed'''''. <br />
<br />
It has been recently shown that the most brilliant minds are somewhat like high-speed turbine/generators in that they often run on the ragged edge of imbalance. That there is something that makes being on the edge of crazy also making one free to attain amazing mental insights. <br />
<br />
They might be giants. But they are also likely to be bi-polar, to be borderline manic/depressives. And a sudden massive mid-life shock to a manic/depressive will often throw him into the hell that used to be called LOS - "late-onset schizophrenia". <br />
<br />
My massive breakdown in 1994 very, very nearly killed me. The effects did kill my career as a nuclear core design engineer. It wouldn't be until 2004 that I would really be able to work adequately anywhere (unlike normal schizophrenics, LOS is something one recovers from). It's only recently, about 2010, that I can work like I used to. <br />
<br />
But my story here starts thirteen years before 2010. <br />
<br />
=== Inception ===<br />
<br />
I was not sane in 1997. There's no other way to put it, I was definitely not sane - but I tried to work anyway. That's what brought me to live in Upper Darby - a job in Bala Cynwyd. <br />
<br />
The medicines in 1997 - although orders of magnitude better than those in 1993 - were not totally effective (as Abilify nearly is today) and had such horrible brain-fogging side effects that sufferers could barely stand to take them. <br />
<br />
I would lose that job in Bala Cynwyd eight months after I took it (it was a help desk job, and far too challenging for anyone in my condition then). But I've never stopped trying to get back on my feet. <br />
<br />
So, as I sat one evening alone in my rented room in the decrepit boarding house, wondering why I had been cursed and if I would ever be able to support my daughter, I said one of the very few prayers I've ever said. Having grown up on a small farm I've always had the experience of not getting what I asked for, so I only ask for what I feel I absolutely have to have (I'm still like that) - and this time my prayer was one sentence only. I asked God that if he wasn't going to let me use my intelligence for anything else, that he let me use it to stop a world war. <br />
<br />
I had no concept then of what that prayer would apparently lead to. <br />
<br />
=== Self-analysis ===<br />
<br />
I'm almost certainly not a genius. My GRE scores got me into the Triple Nine Society, but I've never had a reliable IQ test (except for possibly the DLAB, the results of which are classified). My IQ is probably, at the very most, in the low 150s. <br />
<br />
But my IQ is not my primary strength. I'm a Myers-Briggs type INTP, the rarest of the types - and the one most capable of insightful thought. The books say that INTPs are literally not all here - that we, by nature, are always half-present but half reflecting on the past or future. And that we fully re-evaluate the current situation every ten minutes. <br />
<br />
And as an engineer part of my education was to identify trends and evaluate them dispassionately and logically. <br />
<br />
As a result of the above traits I can literally often see what is not there (but certainly has to be) - and I can deduce the patterns long before any of my peers.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Genius_INTP&diff=850User:Shollingsworth/Genius INTP2011-01-25T11:38:36Z<p>Shollingsworth: minor fix</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Triple-Nine INTP - Where the Brave Dare Not Go.'''&nbsp; A&nbsp;personal story of a new Philadelphian. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== Intro ==<br />
<br />
In at least one way it's appropriate that I'm now a Philadelphian. The U.S. was born here - and, for the last 14 years, has partially been defended from here. <br />
<br />
== ____ ==<br />
<br />
=== Foundation ===<br />
<br />
Kathe's death in 1975 devastated us - but left me with a martyr to live up to. I would go on to dedicate my life to making the world safe for gentle young women. <br />
<br />
That journey would lead into a hiking trip through strip-mine country that forever soured me on coal-fired power, through rejoining ROTC, into nuclear&nbsp;engineering which was the one then-viable path for replacing coal, and into access to SCI information. Far later it would lead to madness, and to insights important to national defense, and eventually to paganism. And I cannot but wonder what is next.<br />
<br />
=== Turbine Overspeed ===<br />
<br />
A modern electric power plant has one purpose - to spin the core of an electrical generator around thousands of times a minute. This is done by ramming massive amounts of steam at extremely high pressures through a huge multi-stage turbine, which turns the shaft on which is mounted the generator's core. <br />
<br />
The entire setup is incredibly finely balanced. It has to be -- because any significant imbalance would, at high rotational speeds, cause vibrations in the setup, and those vibrations would cause the turbine's sheer blades to flex, and a blade that flexes enough will someday break off. And once one blade has broken off, the setup is suddenly badly unbalanced and vibrates dangerously and other blades break off - then in a cascade of failures dozens or hundreds of them. And the huge turbine explodes. <br />
<br />
The higher the speed the turbine turns at, the more finely it has to be balanced. There are very seldom any significant walls around them. So the most dangerous moments in any power plant are when the turbine's speed increases uncontrollably to the point that tiny, previously-tolerable imbalances become a threat to its stability -- when the klaxon blares and&nbsp;a single red warning light in the Control Room flashes out '''''Turbine Overspeed'''''. <br />
<br />
It has been recently shown that the most brilliant minds are somewhat like high-speed turbine/generators in that they often run on the ragged edge of imbalance. That there is something that makes being on the edge of crazy also making one free to attain amazing mental insights. <br />
<br />
They might be giants. But they are also likely to be bi-polar, to be borderline manic/depressives. And a sudden massive mid-life shock to a manic/depressive will often throw him into the hell that used to be called LOS - "late-onset schizophrenia". <br />
<br />
My massive breakdown in 1994 very, very nearly killed me. The effects did kill my career as a nuclear core design engineer. It wouldn't be until 2004 that I would really be able to work adequately anywhere (unlike normal schizophrenics, LOS is something one recovers from). It's only recently, about 2010, that I can work like I used to. <br />
<br />
But my story here starts thirteen years before 2010.<br />
<br />
=== Inception ===<br />
<br />
I was not sane in 1997. There's no other way to put it, I was definitely not sane - but I tried to work anyway. That's what brought me to live in Upper Darby - a job in Bala Cynwyd. <br />
<br />
The medicines in 1997 - although orders of magnitude better than those in 1993 - were not totally effective (as Abilify nearly is today) and had such horrible brain-fogging side effects that sufferers could barely stand to take them. <br />
<br />
I would lose that job in Bala Cynwyd eight months after I took it (it was a help desk job, and far too challenging for anyone in my condition then). But I've never stopped trying to get back on my feet. <br />
<br />
So, as I sat one evening alone in my rented room in the decrepit boarding house, wondering why I had been cursed and if I would ever be able to support my daughter, I said one of the very few prayers I've ever said. Having grown up on a small farm I've always had the experience of not getting what I asked for, so I only ask for what I feel I absolutely have to have (I'm still like that) - and this time my prayer was one sentence only. I asked God that if he wasn't going to let me use my intelligence for anything else, that he let me use it to stop a world war. <br />
<br />
I had no concept then of what that prayer would apparently lead to.<br />
<br />
=== Self-analysis ===<br />
<br />
I'm almost certainly not a genius. My GRE scores got me into the Triple Nine Society, but I've never had a reliable IQ test (except for possibly the DLAB, the results of which are classified). My IQ is probably, at the very most, in the low 150s. <br />
<br />
But my IQ is not my primary strength. I'm a Myers-Briggs type INTP, the rarest of the types - and the one most capable of insightful thought. The books say that INTPs are literally not all here - that we, by nature, are always half-present but half reflecting on the past or future. And that we fully re-evaluate the current situation every ten minutes. <br />
<br />
And as an engineer part of my education was to identify trends and evaluate them dispassionately and logically. <br />
<br />
As a result of the above traits I can literally often see what is not there (but certainly has to be) - and I can deduce the patterns long before any of my peers.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Genius_INTP&diff=849User:Shollingsworth/Genius INTP2011-01-25T11:36:32Z<p>Shollingsworth: minor fix</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Triple-Nine INTP - Where the Brave Dare Not Go.'''&nbsp; A&nbsp;personal story of a new Philadelphian. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== Intro ==<br />
<br />
In at least one way it's appropriate that I'm now a Philadelphian. The U.S. was born here - and, for the last 14 years, has partially been defended from here. <br />
<br />
== ____ ==<br />
<br />
=== Foundation ===<br />
<br />
Kathe's death in 1975 devastated us - but left me with a martyr to live up to. I would go on to dedicate my life to making the world safe for gentle young women. <br />
<br />
That journey would lead into a hiking trip through strip-mine country that forever soured me on coal-fired power, through rejoining ROTC, into nuclear&nbsp;engineering which was the one then-viable path for replacing coal, and into access to SCI information. Far later it would lead to madness, and to insights important to national defense, and eventually to paganism. And I cannot but wonder what is next.<br />
<br />
=== Turbine Overspeed ===<br />
<br />
A modern electric power plant has one purpose - to spin the core of an electrical generator around thousands of times a minute. This is done by ramming massive amounts of steam at extremely high pressures through a huge multi-stage turbine, which turns the shaft on which is mounted the generator's core. <br />
<br />
The entire setup is incredibly finely balanced. It has to be -- because any significant imbalance would, at high rotational speeds, cause vibrations in the setup, and those vibrations would cause the turbine's sheer blades to flex, and a blade that flexes enough will someday break off. And once one blade has broken off, the setup is suddenly badly unbalanced and vibrates dangerously and other blades break off - then in a cascade of failures dozens or hundreds of them. And the huge turbine explodes. <br />
<br />
The higher the speed the turbine turns at, the more finely it has to be balanced. There are very seldom any significant walls around them. So the most dangerous moments in any power plant are when the turbine's speed increases uncontrollably to the point that tiny, previously-tolerable imbalances become a threat to its stability -- when the klaxon blares and&nbsp;a single red warning light in the Control Room flashes out '''''Turbine Overspeed'''''. <br />
<br />
It has been recently shown that the most brilliant minds are somewhat like high-speed turbine/generators in that they often run on the ragged edge of imbalance. That there is something that makes being on the edge of crazy also making one free to attain amazing mental insights. <br />
<br />
They might be giants. But they are also likely to be bi-polar, to be borderline manic/depressives. And a sudden massive mid-life shock to a manic/depressive will often throw him into the hell that used to be called LOS - "late-onset schizophrenia". <br />
<br />
My massive breakdown in 1994 very, very nearly killed me. The effects did kill my career as a nuclear core design engineer. It wouldn't be until 2004 that I would really be able to work adequately anywhere (unlike normal schizophrenics, LOS is something one recovers from). It's only recently, about 2010, that I can work like I used to. <br />
<br />
But my story here starts thirteen years before 2010.<br />
<br />
=== Inception ===<br />
<br />
I was not sane in 1997. There's no other way to put it, I was definitely not sane - but I tried to work anyway. That's what brought me to live in Upper Darby - a job in Bala Cynwyd. <br />
<br />
The medicines in 1997 - although orders of magnitude better than those in 1993 - were not totally effective (as Abilify nearly is today) and had such horrible brain-fogging side effects that sufferers could barely stand to take them. <br />
<br />
I would lose that job in Bala Cynwyd eight months after I took it (it was a help desk job, and far too challenging for anyone in my condition then). But I've never stopped trying to get back on my feet. <br />
<br />
So, as I sat one evening alone in my rented room in the decrepit boarding house, wondering why I had been cursed and if I would ever be able to support my daughter, I said one of the very few prayers I've ever said. Having grown up on a small farm I've always had the experience of not getting what I asked for, so I only ask for what I feel I absolutely have to have (I'm still like that) - and this time my prayer was one sentence only. I asked God that if he wasn't going to let me use my intelligence for anything else, that he let me use it to stop a world war. <br />
<br />
I had no concept then of what that prayer apparently would lead to. <br />
<br />
=== Self-analysis ===<br />
<br />
I'm almost certainly not a genius. My GRE scores got me into the Triple Nine Society, but I've never had a reliable IQ test (except for possibly the DLAB, the results of which are classified). My IQ is probably, at the very most, in the low 150s. <br />
<br />
But my IQ is not my primary strength. I'm a Myers-Briggs type INTP, the rarest of the types - and the one most capable of insightful thought. The books say that INTPs are literally not all here - that we, by nature, are always half-present but half reflecting on the past or future. And that we fully re-evaluate the current situation every ten minutes. <br />
<br />
And as an engineer part of my education was to identify trends and evaluate them dispassionately and logically. <br />
<br />
As a result of the above traits I can literally often see what is not there (but certainly has to be) - and I can deduce the patterns long before any of my peers.</div>Shollingsworthhttps://wikidelphia.org/index.php?title=User:Shollingsworth/Genius_INTP&diff=848User:Shollingsworth/Genius INTP2011-01-25T11:35:37Z<p>Shollingsworth: minor fix</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Triple-Nine INTP - Where the Brave Dare Not Go.'''&nbsp; A&nbsp;personal story of a new Philadelphian. __NOTOC__ <br />
<br />
== Intro ==<br />
<br />
In at least one way it's appropriate that I'm now a Philadelphian. The U.S. was born here - and, for the last 14 years, has partially been defended from here. <br />
<br />
== ____ ==<br />
<br />
=== Foundation ===<br />
<br />
Kathe's death in 1975 devastated us - but left me with a martyr to live up to. I would go on to dedicate my life to making the world safe for gentle young women. <br />
<br />
That journey would lead into a hiking trip through strip-mine country that forever soured me on coal-fired power, through rejoining ROTC, into nuclear&nbsp;engineering which was the one then-viable path for replacing coal, and into access to SCI information. Far later it would lead to madness, and to insights important to national defense, and eventually to paganism. And I cannot but wonder what is next.<br />
<br />
=== Turbine Overspeed ===<br />
<br />
A modern electric power plant has one purpose - to spin the core of an electrical generator around thousands of times a minute. This is done by ramming massive amounts of steam at extremely high pressures through a huge multi-stage turbine, which turns the shaft on which is mounted the generator's core. <br />
<br />
The entire setup is incredibly finely balanced. It has to be -- because any significant imbalance would, at high rotational speeds, cause vibrations in the setup, and those vibrations would cause the turbine's sheer blades to flex, and a blade that flexes enough will someday break off. And once one blade has broken off, the setup is suddenly badly unbalanced and vibrates dangerously and other blades break off - then in a cascade of failures dozens or hundreds of them. And the huge turbine explodes. <br />
<br />
The higher the speed the turbine turns at, the more finely it has to be balanced. There are very seldom any significant walls around them. So the most dangerous moments in any power plant are when the turbine's speed increases uncontrollably to the point that tiny, previously-tolerable imbalances become a threat to its stability -- when the klaxon blares and&nbsp;a single red warning light in the Control Room flashes out '''''Turbine Overspeed'''''. <br />
<br />
It has been shown that the most brilliant minds are somewhat like high-speed turbine/generators in that they often run on the ragged edge of imbalance. That there is something that makes being on the edge of crazy also making one free to attain amazing mental insights. <br />
<br />
They might be giants. But they are also likely to be bi-polar, to be borderline manic/depressives. And a sudden massive mid-life shock to a manic/depressive will often throw him into the hell that used to be called LOS - "late-onset schizophrenia". <br />
<br />
My massive breakdown in 1994 very, very nearly killed me. The effects did kill my career as a nuclear core design engineer. It wouldn't be until 2004 that I would really be able to work adequately anywhere (unlike normal schizophrenics, LOS is something one recovers from). It's only recently, about 2010, that I can work like I used to. <br />
<br />
But my story here starts thirteen years before 2010.<br />
<br />
=== Inception ===<br />
<br />
I was not sane in 1997. There's no other way to put it, I was definitely not sane - but I tried to work anyway. That's what brought me to live in Upper Darby - a job in Bala Cynwyd. <br />
<br />
The medicines in 1997 - although orders of magnitude better than those in 1993 - were not totally effective (as Abilify nearly is today) and had such horrible brain-fogging side effects that sufferers could barely stand to take them. <br />
<br />
I would lose that job in Bala Cynwyd eight months after I took it (it was a help desk job, and far too challenging for anyone in my condition then). But I've never stopped trying to get back on my feet. <br />
<br />
So, as I sat one evening alone in my rented room in the decrepit boarding house, wondering why I had been cursed and if I would ever be able to support my daughter, I said one of the very few prayers I've ever said. Having grown up on a small farm I've always had the experience of not getting what I asked for, so I only ask for what I feel I absolutely have to have (I'm still like that) - and this time my prayer was one sentence only. I asked God that if he wasn't going to let me use my intelligence for anything else, that he let me use it to stop a world war. <br />
<br />
I had no concept then of what that prayer apparently would lead to. <br />
<br />
=== Self-analysis ===<br />
<br />
I'm almost certainly not a genius. My GRE scores got me into the Triple Nine Society, but I've never had a reliable IQ test (except for possibly the DLAB, the results of which are classified). My IQ is probably, at the very most, in the low 150s. <br />
<br />
But my IQ is not my primary strength. I'm a Myers-Briggs type INTP, the rarest of the types - and the one most capable of insightful thought. The books say that INTPs are literally not all here - that we, by nature, are always half-present but half reflecting on the past or future. And that we fully re-evaluate the current situation every ten minutes. <br />
<br />
And as an engineer part of my education was to identify trends and evaluate them dispassionately and logically. <br />
<br />
As a result of the above traits I can literally often see what is not there (but certainly has to be) - and I can deduce the patterns long before any of my peers.</div>Shollingsworth