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This is a 10-page paper on the history of Albany that covers the complete historical perspective and the developments over the years. .

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The purpose of this paper is to assess the spirituality of the deacons in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and to develop recommendations for a pastoral response if one is needed. This study addresses a number of concerns and questions, including which elements add to the spirituality of the deacon and which practices detract from that spirituality. In regard to this credible concern, the researcher closely examined spiritual elements of "spiritual direction," an "annual spiritual retreat," and "deacon support groups" for this project. This paper also examines how the spiritual, physical and emotional union of marriage help reinforce and play a significant role in the spiritual life of the deacon and how the union of marriage affects the spiritual elements of spiritual direction, spiritual retreats and support groups.

Table of Contents:
THE ALBANY DIOCESE IN A TIME OF CHANGE/TRANSITION: PROBLEMS, NEEDS AND HOPES
A SURVEY OF THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICES OF TEN DEACONS AND DEACONS' WIVES
PERSPECTIVES ON DIACONAL SPIRITUALITY
INCREASING OUR AWARENESS OF EXPERIENCE AND TRANSFORMATION
A CONVERSATION BETWEEN ACADEMICS AND PRACTICE
PASTORAL RESPONSE
Appendix

From the Paper
"Through a brief history, a look at the geographic makeup, facts about population shifts since World War II, along with facts and analysis of the demographics of the diocese at present/projected, this study's introductory chapter surveys the contemporary demographic, social, economic and political realities of the place where deacons minister for the Albany Diocese. During this study, the researcher develops a contextual picture of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany through information from the United States Census Bureau, the Center for Applied Research for the Apostolate (CARA), DemoReports and interviews from two diocesan leaders, Sister Maureen Joyce, Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Albany, and Mr. Jack Manning, Director of Pastoral Planning for the Diocese of Albany.
"Also, in this study, the researcher summarizes the diocesan pastoral planning program, Called to Be Church (CTBC). The researcher utilizes results of this planning program, involving all parts of the diocese, as a guideline for how the diocese will function and address the needs of the parishioners, as well as the people of God in the Albany Diocese for the future.
"Since its founding in 1847 until the present, the diocese has experienced continual growth; experiencing a positive priest to people ratio. The Buffalo Diocese, founded at the same time, encompassed all the upstate counties with the Albany Diocese. The upstate area included all counties outside of New York City and the counties contiguous with New York City. In 1886, after the dioceses of Ogdensburg and Syracuse were formed, the diocese became the 14 counties (including the partial county, Hamilton) comprising it today."

Tags:Roman Catholic Church, deacon church pastor diocese

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This paper examines how the theme of sight, insight and their relevance to clear vision is a recurring issue throughout Shakespeare's tragic play, "King Lear". It looks at how this theme is mainly portrayed through the characters of Lear, Gloucester and Albany and how subtle references are also apparent through the dialogue of Cordelia and the Fool.

From the Paper
"King Lear's lack of sight yet desire to see is apparent during Act 1, Scene 4 in that he is highly inquisitive upon meeting disguised Kent and asks twice "what art thou?" suggesting he is dependent on the sight of others to form his own judgements. This dependence on the sight of others is also evident in the question Lear directs to Oswald of "who am I, sir?". However, although keen to learn the opinion of others, his quest to discover clear sight is overridden by his temper and his contradictory desire to see things as he wants to see them and not as they truly are. When Oswald tells Lear that he is "[his] Lady's father" and does not refer to him as King (as Lear wishes him to although he has handed over his title and power in an effort to live an "unburdened" lifestyle) he goes to strike Oswald as his true vision interferes with the image that Lear wishes to have."

Tags:gloucester, albany, cordelia, fool

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This analysis discusses the origins and contents of the Connecticut Compromise that was the outcome of the Continental Congress of 1787, representing a compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan concerning the structure of the government. The analysis provides a comparison and contrast of the Albany Plan, the Virginia Plan, and the New Jersey Plan to demonstrate how the Connecticut Compromise resolved issues of debate among the delegates.

From the Paper
"Between the Albany Congress in July and the Constitutional Convention in May, the founding fathers of the United States proposed several plans for the shape of the new nation's government. Chief among these plans were the Albany Plan and the New Jersey Plan. These and other plans were proposed by state representatives to help define the structure and nature of the newly forming government. Representation by states in the federal government was a major point of debate among state representatives. In general, states with larger..."

Tags:founding fathers, Constitution, representation, slavery, territories, House of Representatives, Senate, federal, sovereignty, Philadelphia, Madison, Franklin

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The paper aims to determine whether a moral centered educational curriculum has a positive effect on peer bullying among elementary school students in grades 4-6 at KIPP Valley Charter School in Albany, New York. The paper provides a literature review on peer bullying in schools and outlines the hypotheses to be tested, the methodology to be used, the analysis of the statistical data that is collected and the limitations of this research proposal. Several tables are included in the paper.

Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Objectives of the Study
Literature Review
Research Problem
The Sub problems
Hypotheses to be Tested
Methodology
Analysis of Data
Limitations of this Research Proposal
Summary/Conclusion/Recommendation

From the Paper
"An examination of the manner in which characteristics of the classroom relate to peer bullying will also provide the context in which to develop initiatives targeted at reducing such behaviors that can be integrated into classroom routines and practices (Espelage & Swearer, 2004). Students who bully or students who are victims are presumed to have the potential to interact effectively with peers, given the proper social context. Creating classroom contexts that discourage all aggression can reduce the frequency and the severity of bullying interactions that occur there (Espelage & Swearer, 2004).
"While it is clear that much of the peer bullying that takes place in middle school occurs in the classroom because that is where students spend the majority of their time during the school day, there are perhaps more opportunities for students to engage in these behaviors when they are in less restrictive environments such as playgrounds and school cafeterias where they may be unobserved by adult staff and faculty members. For example, Leff and his associates note that, "In many schools across the nation, teachers do not supervise children during the lunch-recess period. Instead, paraprofessionals, who are typically community members and/or parents of children in the school, are hired as playground/lunchroom assistants to supervise children" (p. 418). Despite the numerous studies that have supported the use of a recess period as being conducive to the learning and socialization process, Leff and his associates (2003) emphasize that there are several reasons to eliminate a recess period altogether as well."

Tags:violence, shootings, victims, perpetrators, outcasts

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The writer discusses his neighborhood watch group in Albany, Georgia. The writer looks at the watch group's aims and the activities that will help the group accomplish its goals. The writer discusses leadership roles and the importance of an effective communication structure. The writer relates that patrolling his neighborhood serves as an effective deterrent to criminal activities.

From the Paper
"In many communities where crime rates are high and the police have been ineffective, concerned citizens have formed neighborhood watch groups in order to identify and report criminal activity. Experience has shown that citizen efforts to patrol their neighborhoods serves as an effective deterrent, for criminals seek out more vulnerable neighborhoods once they see that residents have formed neighborhood watch groups and are taking proactive measures to protect their streets and homes from crime."

Tags:patrol, citizens, members, leadership, communication, feedback

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This paper reviews William Shakespeare's play "King Lear" with an emphasis on the storm which is featured primarily in Act III. It examines how the storm operates on several levels both integral to the plot and purely metaphorical or aesthetic. It looks at how it serves as an icon of the treachery and ruthlessness of Lear?s disloyal daughters and how the pounding rain and thunder is clearly representative of his confusion, anger and increasing madness. It evaluates how it could be a sign of divine disapproval for Lear?s abdication of a God-assigned position as earthly ruler since without the storm, Lear would never have met Edgar, nor would Kent run into the gentleman whom he sends to Dover to inform Cordelia of the alliance between Albany and Cornwall.

From the Paper
"After giving up his land to them, Lear is at the mercy of Goneril and Regan, who, despite their professed love of the king, conspire to take all of his power away. Goneril perpetually finds faults in the king, uttering ridicules like: ?Here do you keep a hundred knights and squires, men so disordered, so debauched and bold, that this our court, infected with their manners, shows like a riotous inn,? (Lr. 1.4.248-51). After this, Lear makes a plethora of particularly damning statements, including: ?Into her womb convey sterility. Dry up in her the organs of increase, and from her derogate body never spring a babe to honor her. "

Tags:cordelia, kent, edgar, goneril, regan

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This paper explores the process that resulted in the first New York State constitution. It first looks at the events leading up to the formation of the constitution and then discusses specific elements with the constitution itself. The paper also examines the influence of the United States constitution on the New York one and various amendments which have been made.

From the Paper
"The creation of New York State's first constitution in 1777 is steeped in a rich and intricate history, sharing the historical stage with United States Constitution, which was undergoing is own genesis. While the United States Constitution reflected the sentiments of the national population, the New York Constitution helped to cement the ideals of a people that were distinct from the larger order. Indeed, New Yorkers were a different breed, which was evident from the inception of statehood as many personalities came forth."

Tags:albany, city, congress, court, government, legislature, livingston, locke, plains, revolution, senate, states, united, white

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The paper shows how "King Lear" by William Shakespeare, is an unforgettably disturbing story of unbearable injustice and cruelty as well as of unseen loyalty and love. The paper explores how, from beginning to end, it is a tale of deception, and not just any kind, but filial deception as well as fraternal deception and deception in relationships by affinity. The author uses quotes from the original text to show how the theme of disloyalty is seen throughout the play.

From the Paper
"Birds of a treacherous feather flock together and dupe one another too. The sisters Goneril and Regan now both want Edmund, who rather than choose, takes both of them for convenience and in order to avoid the displeasure of both:"To both these sisters have I sworn my love; each jealous of the other, as the stung are of the adder. Which of them shall I take Both One Or neither" (Act 5 Scene 1 lines 64-67)

"We know how the sisters try to outdo each other till the end, but with Goneril finally poisoning Regan and eliminating her from the competition, Goneril being the original and more wicked of the two. But Goneril meets her own end when her husband Albany gets hold of her secret letter to Edmund and Albany confronts her. In smoldering embarrassment and guilt, she takes her own life."

Tags:Goneril, Regan, Duke, Gloucester, Edmund, Edgar, Cordelia, Oswald, Albany

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This paper discusses each of the main factors of the downfall of King Lear in William Shakespeare's play, "King Lear". The author shows that ultimately, the real sinners are those who purposely and deviously try (and succeed) to force their father into a state of madness and eventual death Goneril and Regan, and their respective husbands.

From the Paper
"Lear's demise during the play is a consequence of his own foolishness and 'sinfulness'. But the decline is also accentuated and indeed encouraged by many other characters in the play. In order to judge the above question we must analyze the balance between these two 'sets' of 'sinners', and understand the difference between the King's foolishness and sinfulness. The second scene highlights the confusion that may arise over Lear's true faults (foolish or sinful?). The King plans to divide his nation into three amounts, relative to each of his daughter's love for him ('Which one of you should we say doth love us most?'). One can class this decision, in context with the rest of the play, as extremely unwise and foolish. He himself describes it as a 'darker' (1.135) purpose, and this episode paves the way for the terrible consequences that fill the rest of the play. By abdicating his throne to fuel his ego he disrupts the great chain of being, which states that the King must not challenge the position that God has given him. This undermining of God's authority results in chaos that tears apart Lear's world."

Tags:england, literature, Cordelia, Duke, of, Albany