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From ratings to the actual product, the reincarnation of ECW has been a considerable flop for World Wrestling Entertainment.
Unlike many others, I'm not ready to give up on ECW yet, not by a long shot.
With a little innovation and a favorable draw in the Draft, WWE can turn ECW into a viable commodity.
There�s no doubt in my mind ECW should be the breeding ground for future WWE superstars, but WWE needs to do a better job of giving ECW a decent hand to work with. It needs to build ECW as the upstart brand. Using this model and these goals, here is what needs to be done to "save" ECW.
First off, Kane needs to be removed as ECW Champion. Having Kane as the champion of the brand is downright awful. While I've supported Kane as a good, if not great, big man over the years, his latest run has been nothing short of boring and his style is getting tired.
When I think of ECW, I think of a show that should feature guys like Kofi Kingston, Shelton Benjamin, CM Punk, John Morrison and The Miz -- not Kane. ECW should be built around young, upstart talent -- not a veteran big man with limited feud potential.
It's hard to make anyone look strong around Kane because of his sheer size. Even though Chavo Guerrero was a veteran as champion, he was believable because he wasn't a giant like Kane is.
While I feel Kane has been underappreciated over the course of his career, this is simply not the correct role for him and it is hurting ECW as a whole.
With a new face, like Shelton Benjamin, as champion, it would allow for new feuds that would generally pay off in great matches. Imagine a series of matches between Benjamin and The Miz, or Benjamin and Punk. These would be fun, competitive matches and wouldn't have the same foregone conclusion as Kane-Guerrero 47.
From there, ECW needs to have a renewed emphasis on push new, young and exciting talent. Every fan knows what they�ll get from RAW and Smackdown! -- your standard WWE product. ECW needs to be the alternative product that goes in-between the standard WWE look and what all the other promotions present.
Again, people like Kane and Mike Knox should be nowhere near Sci-Fi on Tuesday�s at 10 p.m. If a bigger guy is going to see the light of day, it should be someone like Bam Neely, a guy with a distinctive look and, so far, some signs of a personality. To me, his upside is Tomko. His downside is any other random big guy.
Having more Extreme Rules matches would go a long way. Usually, these matches tend to be the best ones on the show. I�d go so far to say that every ECW Championship match should be contested under Extreme Rules. As it stands now, ECW is no different than RAW or Smackdown! and that is just criminal.
What hurts ECW even more is that it can�t operate like RAW and Smackdown! because it simply does not have the depth to do so. By my count via ECW�s roster page on WWE.com, ECW has 16 active wrestlers, 11 of which get regular time in the ring.
Even though ECW has only one hour of TV time per week, it�s not hard to see the show getting stale in front of our eyes. Part of this is due to the unequal distribution of faces and heels along with the stubbornness to put certain players in the show�s upper card.
Now, the upcoming WWE Draft makes this whole thing interesting. ECW got off-track last year when its biggest pick went loco. This forced the title onto Johnny Nitro way ahead of his time and, while it�s hard to say if this event had a long-term effect on the brand, it�s not tough to acknowledge that it set the brand off course significantly.
On top of that, the brand�s champion at the time, Bobby Lashley , was ripped away for no apparent reason and went on to do next to nothing on RAW.
This is why it�s so important for ECW to get a big jump on this year�s Draft. Essentially, how WWE treats ECW in this Draft will show its true long-term plans for the brand.
Now, for the purpose of this column, I�m going to go ahead and pretend WWE will give ECW a fair shake in this whole thing. Here are my suggestions based on WWE�s own list of its superstars of who to bring to ECW and where to send ECW "outcasts."
People to jettison: Kane (wherever), Mike Knox (forever, please), Nunzio (Smackdown!), Layla (Smackdown!), Big Daddy V (wherever), Armando Estrada (Smackdown!)
People to bring into the fold: Charlie Haas, Trevor Murdoch, Kenny Dykstra
People ECW cannot afford to lose: Kofi Kingston, Shelton Benjamin, CM Punk, John Morrison and The Miz
Going through the rosters of RAW and Smackdown!, I was having a hard time figuring out who would be a good fit for ECW. In all honestly, it was a lot tougher than I anticipated. Maybe it�s because WWE has very few wrestlers who fit the mold for my version of ECW.
There are guys who I think would make a solid addition, like Paul London and Brian Kendrick, but the tag scene is struggling enough as it is, so I�m not going to rob Peter to pay Paul.
The only person on my jettison list I have a problem axing is Armando Estrada. As a performer, he fits the ECW mold, but the way he has been treated on TV in recent weeks seems to indicate his days with the brand are numbered.
Murdoch here, I believe, can be a breakout star. We�ve seen over the past few years that he can perform in the ring. On top of that, it�s clear he has a lot of untapped personality and charisma that tend to get buried on a show as top-heavy as RAW. On ECW, he�d have a chance to really get a big push and build some momentum.
Despite his appearance on RAW this week, Haas has been nothing short of an afterthought on wrestling�s biggest show. A switch to ECW would open up all sorts of opportunities, including feuding or teaming with Benjamin.
Due to injury, Dykstra has become a forgotten man, as well. When he was healthy, he was headed down the wrong road with Smackdown!. A switch to ECW could give him the push to superstardom that he needs.
While it�s still up to the bookers to write the show and the wrestlers to execute said show, taking these small steps will help increase ECW�s viability as a major brand and will only benefit the wrestling landscape as a whole.
Matt Bishop is SLAM! Wrestling's regular ECW reporter. Send Matt e-mail about ECW, wrestling, MMA or hockey at firstname.lastname@example.com..


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A. Power Clean - build to a 1RM
B. Bench Press - build to a 1RM
post ratio of power clean to bench press 1RM's to comments
(i.e. 255/255 = 1.0)
Even though I won't be doing it, I will participate.
241/225 = 1.07
So what's an ideal ratio for a CrossFitter? If there is such a thing??
Love to hear thoughts on this
(PC)97.5kg:(BP)97.5kg = 1:1 ratio
I probably could have gone up to 100kg on the power clean but I wasn't feeling it today. I'm thinking about making this a double day but we shall see.
Back from a horrible cold...
PC: 92.5kg (PR). VERY close miss on 95kg.
BP: 90 (miss on 95 which was surprising even for me)
Didn't feel recovered from sickness during this, and I think should be able to lift more.
power clean: 225# (felt light so attempted 245 w/no luck and could hit anything after.)
Bench: 250#
Just joining today, I hope that's ok.
This is totally embarrassing to post after watching dutch's video yesterday but i really need some help. If anyone can give me some pointers on my snacth that would be great. I have been doing lots of skill work and at lighter weights my technique feels pretty good but as soon as the weight gets heavy - i suck. Help!! Thanks
i am reading this for a while now and am thinking about jumping in. but i did not yet get the idea behind this programming. it is obvious that it is different than the main site but what typ of athletes are intended to join in?
i always liked to do weightlifting or gymnastics in addition to the main site WOD but in the end i became always inconsistent and ended up doing the main site only because of lack of time - till my next WL or gymnastic venture
A. 70.5 kg = 155# (PR by 1#....I'll take it)
B. 87.5 kg = 192.5# (PR by 15.4#)
ratio = 155/192.5 = .81
Took the longest warm-up ever today, and it payed off. Got some tips on my bench press from one of the UAPA powerlifters today, apparently I have a habit of rolling my shoulders forward. Correcting this seemed to help lift a lot. Unfortunately this gives a nice a low ratio...
hey lisa
i think it would be easier to see a full snatch at a weight which is challenging for you. but here is what i got:
1. you jump to early, which causes the barbell to be away from your body and thus to be thrown forward. this in turn can result in an arc and then you would miss backwards or if there is no arc you miss forward. the most important thing to bear in mind is that you need to move your body around the barbell and not the barbell around your body.
you should do a snatch at a weight which is not that challanging slowly till the 2nd pull to get positioning right.
2. i think you bend your arms to early. not 100% sure with that but 98% sure ;). have not seen it often yet.
3. you need to flatten your (upper) back and keep it flat - chest up! this will ensure that you can apply all your power
4. you should not chance the angle of your back during the first pull. try to lift with a more upright back and start with your hips lower - just play around with it till you get comfortable.
drills: do high hang squat snatches. and then go from there downwards (high hang -> mid thigh -> below knee -> from the floor) when you start from below high hang (i.e. mid thigh->...->from the floor) then slowly get the barbell up that you can feel your positions.
all the best
(hope comments are right)
Back a little rounded at set-up, hips shoot up too fast, arms started bending as the bar reached your knees, good speed, decent song selection. What was the weight (is that heavy)?
Or what Thor said. I like the new guy!
Trying to fight off the flu before it gets a head of steam, so I'm taking some time off.
Using PR's:
Ratio= 1.04
Day started poorly when I lost a game of tag with a deer on the way to OPT.
Power clean- 218(PBby 20#) failed 2x at 228. I will get it next time.
Bench -270 (crossfit PB by 15#)
Ratio 218/270=0.807
hi lisa
here is an other one for you: you should try to lift your shirt with the barbell a litte during snatching (with light weight). try this only if you shirt is loose enough ;) but i think you know what i mean. then you can judge your technique a litte better at a light weight - at least if you get the barbell close enought to your body, i.e. jump not to early
A. 255-(PR) caught this right above parallel so I guess it's still considered power clean, if not pulled 235 with ease to power position.
ratio .78
Thorsten and Geoff
thank you guys sooo much I really appreciate the input. I will work on all of that. i am terribly hyperkyphotic in my t-spine that is why i am so rounded through there. I have been trying to work on that with lots of foam rolling and stretching and believe it or not it has come a long way. (And my golf game has improved too which is a huge bonus!!)
So the second pull shouldnt start until when? Like pubic height? The other thing i was wondering is should the catch be more behind me? I know i have to keep it closer to me i try and at low weights i can but a little heavier i have serious brain farts. And Geoff are you saying that my hips are too high to start or i am elevating them too soon. (This weight was 5#s below my PR) oh yeah i am an 80s music freak.
Thorsten it sounds like you would fit right in to the big dawgs workouts. James' programming is second to none and has the perfect combination for you based on what you stated... so come along for the ride!!
I think Im going to use another rest day. Got only a few hours of sleep - was studying for an exam this morning. Will be a double tomorrow!!
250/315= .79
PC 10lbs off pr., BP 10lb pr. Could not shake the 3 count eccentric tempo on the BP. I think It's built in at this point.
PC 225# (fx3@230#). Not sure where my squat went? Need to get back my squat depth even for PCs. Compensating for lack of squat depth with wider foot catch
BP 228#. Ran out of time. Had another 5 or 10# in me
Ratio 225/228 = 0.99
Gord the Deer Hunter needs to show me how to go hunting Nova Scotia style as preparation for PB's. You can always get a new car but PBs are hard to come by!
Ratio: 225/245 = 0.92
225 power clean was the same weight as my best clean. I attempted 230 three times... bar height was great but it felt too far forward on the first two and then just about knocked me on my ass on the last one.
245 bench is a 10# personal best. Got it up on the third attempt.
So, Gord, was it a hit and run or do you at least get some deer steaks out of the deal?
Never PC more than 185 this felt grrreat!
I wrote down C&J on my paper so I did a 1RM full C&J. Regardless, it was a PR. Very happy with performance today.
C&J 105 (15lb PR!!)
Bench 105 (10lb PR! Wanted to try 110, but no spotter)
Power Clean: 135, tried 140 which would have been a PB but failed. Frustrated as hell as I KNOW I am stronger than this its just my shitty technique that is holding me back.
Bench: 140 failed at 145
Leaving for Whistler tomorrow so workouts until next Monday may be interesting as I'll have to see what the hotel has for a gym. Regardless, I'll make something work!
250/294 = .85
Both are PRs. Did not reach failure on either one but a bit run down so happy with two PRs.
250 is my previous squat clean PR, so interested to see where that is at this point.
Both PBs!!
I have been out of commission for that last few days due to a heavy metal detox that is kicking my arse.
Still feel pretty lousy today.
Was rushed today. Needed longer breaks that I had thought.
Both numbers are lower than I had expected.
ratio: .865
A very good day. PC is a 20 lb. PR. BP is 10 lbs. off of my lifetime PR, but I haven't benched heavy in a full year due to assorted AC and trap issues which are now 95% healed. Felt really nice. Oh, and weighed in at 193.
cant do bench without excrutiating jolts of pain in my shoulder.
PC 215, none the less very happy, after a month of very little training, and my worst shoulder pain to date...
excuse excuses... :(
Power clean-207
206/216 = 0.95
A - 245 (tied old PR, failed at 255)
B - 300 (all time PR)
Power ration = 0.817
I just about had 255 on the PC (which would have been an all time PR). Bar height was approximately chest level. Just needed to drive myself under the bar faster. A little more speed getting my elbows around wouldn't kill me either.
Despite the low power ratio, I'm happy with my efforts, both of which tie or exceed PRs I set at approximately 30 lbs heavier.
bwt 180
Power clean 240 (tied pr)
Bench 255 (pr in college 5 years ago 315)
Same problem as Grant, my squat depth catching a squat clean or power clean is gone right now, i compensate by shooting my feet out very wide, some of this i assume has to do with weaker legs due to knee problems. And i have the same prob as joey, i can power clean more than i can squat clean, my front squat isnt strong, and same with snatch.
...and what about that OPT CCP! Why must there be half a freaking globe between Sweden and Calgary...
Evan Z, does that mean you can't listen to Metallica or Anthrax anymore?
PWO: 40gP (MRM shake), 10gC (mashed sweet potatoes w/ cinnamon)
60 min later: turkey, orange, mac nuts
A. 230 came up pretty smooth, but I noticed that at both 220 and 230, my feet weren't leaving the ground at all. 240 had the height on it, but I've been real hesitant to fall/push under any significant weight with my right knee. Tried 240 twice and failed both times. Should have gone from 230 to 235.
B. 265 went up with a struggle, but was a steady upward movement. Did 255 prior to that and the same thing, but at 265 it was much much slower. Decided to call it at that.
I can feel that I have the strength and explosiveness to get more weight up in my cleans; technique is the issue. Got myself into an Oly Lifting Cert with Coach B in Feb, so I am looking forward to that cleaning me up.
Lisa M,
2nd pull begins at pubic bone/pockets area; your hips are not too bad to start but they shoot up too fast when you start moving.
Any further instruction requires a plane trip from your place up to OPT!
I'm 2 days behind so I'm posting on the proper day.
I'm just sitting here refreshing the OPT CCP page. Words cannot describe the awesomeness! Impatiently waiting for more details.
bwt = 145
Power clean = 212(7lb PR)
Bench press = 225(probably about a 20lb PR)
212/225 = .94
A. 255 (10lb PR)
notes- squat cleaned 245lb, tried to squat clean 255lb but failed- squat is limiting factor, cant stand up out of hole. So I power cleaned 255lb and failed once and caught the second attempt high.
I need to get my front squat stronger and I will be able to clean more weight.
Post WOD fuel- 6oz chicken breast, 20g yams
1 hour later- chicken salad w cashews and 1/2 apple
Bench 263
Ratio of .8
Very disappointed in PC, technique felt way off and I'm sure looked quite ugly.
Are there any options for the few of us in the US interested in the OPT CCP without racking up the frequent flyer miles?
A.230 (pr)
B.282 (pr)
* I'm very pleased with these numbers today. Power Clean felt so much better then it has in the past.
A. Bench Press 245
B. Power Clean Made 255, Missed 260. Easily pull it high enough, just can't stay above parallel. Squat clean is around 290.
Ratio= 1.04
ratio- 0.77
both pr's since college... both felt relatively quick and not 2 diff... 2 b honest I felt so refreshed after finally getting 6 solid hrs of sleep last night...
PC was a new PR but bittersweet bc I was pulling 110 plenty high and not getting under it, common problem for me... Need to fix it...
A. 233lbs
B. 258lbs
PC 200 (miss PR by 5#)
Ratio 1.05
first post and first OPT WOD!
training for BUD/S 2010
A. Power Clean = 220
B. Bench Press = 275
Power clean was a PR by about 15lbs, I failed 225 twice, I think I could have hit it had it been squat cleans.
Bench was 10lbs heavier than August 10th 1 rep benching @ 20x0
Does .8 mean I need a lot of work?
PC-235# PR previous was 225#
BP-235# PR previous was 225#
Dutch inspired.
Ratio 235/235=1.0
PC-205# PR Previous was 200
BP-180# PR Previous was 170
Supper stoked on this, Surrey and I had a blast throwing the weights around!
Ratio 205/180 = 1.13
Still away from some of the big Dawgs, but i'm getting stronger and supper happy with that!
PC: 285 (tied PR, with metal plates this time around)
BP: 310 5 pounds off pr
285/310 = .92
I was a day behind but used today to catch up. The Clean and Jerk I did yesterday hurt my PC efforts.
A. Power Clean = 185
B. Bench Press = 225
I really have no benchmarks for the Power Clean so PR there. Last time I benched was 20 years ago and 225 was a max then so good stuff.
Really need work on the form of the power clean.
still can't do power cleans due to finger. did do bench and some hspu work. pc max is from a couple months ago.
pc max = 225
bench= 260
ratio = .87
Eric R
pc 230# previous best 205#
bench 285# previous best 250#
230/285= 0.807
Have fun in Whistler. While you're there check out CrossFit Whistler, or if you're going through Vancouver there are lots of CF options for ya!
PC = 200# PR (split clean)
200/220 = 0.909
Failed at 195# with the pc, then backed off and worked the split clean up to 200#.
A. 245lb
B. 245lb
245/245 = 1!
a. Previous PR - 265# Stopped at 245 due to hamstring twinging, thought I might re-pull it.
b. PR by 15#
not my best day, felt tired.
90/87.5kg = 1.02
pr for clean 102.5kg. Have not done a max bench before.
45's 60 70 75 80 85 88 93 98 103 108 113(f) 113(f) 113 118x5*
*This is a doable number form is stinky
BP = 115 PB - this was a good lift with good technique
45'2 65's 75's 80's 85's 90's 95's
100 105 110 115 117.5(f) 117.5(f)
Ratio = 0.98 [pc/bp]
225/225 = 1.0
I am not used to 1RMs so what is the usual wait time between attempts - i seem to get bored waiting and anxious but not sure if because of that i jump back in too soon?? Did PC 140# 145#f twice i suck but PR by 15# so i guess i should be happy with that. Bench later tonight unfortunately time constraints.
pr by 5. tried 205 but no go and I didn't go down to try 200. should have tried 200 first--may have got it as 195 went pretty well. This was like 175 or something in July when I started following the training here.
not sure what a recent 1rm would have been. should have started a little higher and that combined with a spot maybe could have got another 5-10.
Great video on the main page about Coach in the 2009 games. It is very
moving and inspiring.
That Marty Cej has the coolest voice.
power clean - 225PR
bench - 235
power ratio .96
narrowly missed 245 on bench which would've been a lifetime PR; 235 is the best i've done since i weighed 205 (am now ~180).
i know technique is major limiting factor on PC... waiting for that video camera to come in!
PC: 265# - Caught this almost no knee bend. Max full squat clean to date is 130kg (286#)
Bench: 265# - My attempt for 275 was a disaster.
Met Kyle F today for this workout. He is going to be in the springs here for the next 3 months so we'll be hitting 1 or 2 of the WODs together each week. Great guy and my size too. Looking forward to smashing some wods with him.
Male, 28, 5'11' 165#
Power Clean: 205#
Bench Press: 215#
pc 215, big pr then severly sprained/possibly broke wrist on 225 attempt...awaiting xrays...seriously bummed out
225 / 255 = 88%
Clean - 225lb (PR)
Bench - 240lb
Ratio - 0.94
It was fun to play with my limits and really challenge my old PR's
Sorry to hear that, Evan. Hope it isn't too bad Get well quick!
Are you coming to Portland for Christmas?
Whoa Evan, sorry to hear about the injury. Keep us up to date. Hope it heals quickly
PC - 195# (Ties PR) - Jumping too soon as load gets heavier. Weight too far in front.
Bench Press- 210# (PR)
Jesus H, Johnson, you and those china doll wrists! Get titanium rods put in both of 'em!
Good video on the CF mainsite for Wednesday's WOD. It's called 'Marty Cej's Take on The 2009 CrossFit Games' and our fearless leader makes a strong appearance in it...
Pr'd on both. felt pretty good.
pc 235- pr
bench- 275 matched old best
thanks dawgs you guys are awesome. Couldnt have been a more perfect time for me to see that video. Big dawgs are never subdued always fighting always persevering and thats why it's such an honor to be led by OPT.
Geoff, at least this time it was a 225 powerclean and not a 95 pound thruster, lol.
Scotty, thank you and good to hear from ya dont know if I'm going to make it down but I will keep you updated. Hope all is well
225/255= .88
We fly into Vancouver but are only staying long enough to pick up the rental car and then it's straight to Whistler. Definitely gonna check out CrossFit Whistler one of the days while Keith is training.
Thanks for info!!
Shitty Deal Evan. Get well fast!!!!
I was kinda confused because some people on here are saying squat clean but I thought it was a power clean???? So I caught the bar upright.
Power clean- 210
Bench 265
210/265 =.79
I maybe need to work on more pulling exercises. My squat clean is at around 235. So that would have made my numbers a little better.
thanks again
Power Clean: 240 15lb PR!
Bench Press: 235 5lb PR
Ratio 1.02
Big PR on PC. I do the same as Garage and feet go wide when the weight gets heavy. Im getting great height on the bar, now I just need to get comfortable receiving it properly.
5'10 - 175 - 29yrs
A - 235 (PR by 10 lbs) used metal plates real old school
B - 275 (My PR is 300) I had no spotter, trained at my boxing gym alone, did not feel like getting crushed under the bar trying to hit a PR.
Ratio .85
Power Clean: 255 (pr 5#)
Bench: 275 (pr 10#)
Stoked on these.
Power clean 210lb PR
Bench press 245lb PR
Ratio= .86
Think I may have been able to get a bit more on both but was a little rushed, took short rests.
Still happy PR on both 20lb on PC 10lb on BP
both pb's
Power Clean: 245# (TPR)
Bench: 325# (PR)
Ratio: 245/325 = .75
Full Clean: 245. Misread the plan
Bench Press: Sub weighted ring dip. 2 pd
First Heavy clean since spring 09. Felt strong on both lifts.
Posted a few days ago as Rossco. I am having problems working the blog sign in. I am pretty sure it is operator error.
Power clean 235# (PR)
Bench 255# (PR)
Ratio: .92
Ratio: 0.90
PC: 97.5 kg (pr) BP: 100 kg (pr) Ratio: 0.975
200 lbs / 215 lbs. Both PRs.
500m row, 1:38, PR.
10000m row, 44:45, PR.
Did this last night, forgot to post:
BP: 365 (I am a former powerlifter, hence the high BP relative to Oly)
Ratio: 0.62
Ive been working my form with the power clean but was only able to get to a 145 power clean. My overall lifting still needs alot of work. Got 225 on the bench wich is a new record for me....so ghappy about the bench but not about the clean. Practice practice and more practice.
B. 225 PR by 40#s
Ratio = 0.87
Haven't benched in 2 years.. last max was 185 in 12th grade.. Its funny how conventional weight lifting says you have to bench all the time to get stronger on the bench...just not the case!
Failed twice at 225.. Gotta thank Sev for that visual to get that weight up!
Ration: .91
Pr on the clean... Felt solid... Pretty sure I could do more if I ever worked with an experienced lifter/coach.
Ratio: 0.82
PR on Power Cleans. Not sure about bench. It's been years since I've maxed on Bench.
Feel strong enough to go up another 10-20 pounds on the Power Cleans, but technique can't support it right now. This one took me about 5 attempts!


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The responsibility of opposing error in the church falls mainly to Christian leaders. So in Ephesus it fell to Timothy. At the time Paul wrote, he planned to visit again (or return) soon (3:14; see introduction). He had already invested a great deal of time and effort in building this church, and he was quite concerned about recent developments there (Acts 18:19-21; 18:24--20:1). Ephesus was a city located on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). It was famed for its cult and temple dedicated to the worship of Artemis, around which a good deal of the city's commercial interests revolved. It also had a large Jewish colony. Ephesus presented the gospel with a formidable challenge in that it was a center of pagan worship. From its inception here (see Acts 19) the church was very much in the public eye.
Paul learned that certain men within the church were teaching false doctrines. Their probable position as leaders or elders in the church (see introduction and note) called for immediate action. Timothy was to command these individuals not only to stop teaching false doctrine but also to put an end to their speculative system of interpretation.
False doctrines literally means "different doctrines" (compare 6:3), those that diverged from the accepted teaching of the Old Testament, Christ and the apostles. The little we know of the specific content of these teachers' doctrine suggests that its central feature was a misunderstanding about the resurrection of believers (2 Tim 2:18). Perhaps due to some confusion over the Pauline teaching that believers even now participate in the death and resurrection of Christ (Rom 6:4-5, 8; 2 Tim 2:11), they believed and taught that the resurrection of believers had already occurred in a spiritual sense (see further 2 Tim 1:5 and introduction).
That such a mistake could be made may seem strange to us. But the fervency of the first-generation church's hope of Christ's return and certain carryovers from the pagan religions out of which believers came (see comment on 2 Tim 1:5) could have led some to the conclusion that all of salvation's blessings were to be experienced now. A modern parallel is what we might describe as Christian triumphalism (or the "health and wealth" gospel), which tends to present the Christian message as the quick solution to all of life's problems. The same basic mistake seems to be involved. In any case, the heretics' special insight into spiritual matters, which they termed "knowledge" (6:20), also had ethical implications, as allusions to their asceticism would suggest (4:3).
In verse 4 Paul criticizes the errorists' myths and endless genealogies. As the term is used in the New Testament (always in the plural--1 Tim 4:7; 2 Tim 4:4; Tit 1:14; 2 Pet 1:16), myths is consistently a pejorative and polemical classification. It classifies material not simply as untrue or legendary but as pernicious in its (or its author's) purpose to justify immoral or improper behavior on the basis of a divine or traditional pattern. Thus grounds for certain immoral practices could be found in the behavior attributed to the gods. Paul uses the term similarly in the Pastorals to categorize the false teaching in Ephesus as dangerous and immoral. But the actual content of this false teaching is more clearly in view in the term that follows. Genealogies, as a description of a literary type, is broader in meaning than lists of families and descendants (such as 1 Chron 1--9; Mt 1:1-17; Lk 3:23-38); it referred to the part of history concerned with persons and so meant "personal histories or biographies" (so Quinn 1990:245). The false teachers probably used such stories to support their doctrine (see comment on 2:11-15), and their "knowledge" and its ethical demands were somehow linked to this source. The rabbis were well known for intricate and fanciful interpretations of such Old Testament texts. Several decades later an interest in the Old Testament "genealogies" is evident among a Gnostic sect called the Ophites.
While Paul does not elaborate, his reason for rejecting the false teachers' system is clear: instead of serving God's salvation plan, as proper interpretation of Scripture should, their esoteric approach causes only "controversy" (compare 6:4). Evidently their conclusions were not all readily accepted, and the debates and arguments that followed did more to divide than to edify the congregation. In fact, Paul goes on to say that God's "plan" of redemption (NIV has work; see Eph 3:9) is apprehended by faith, that of genuine believers, not by novel schemes of interpretation. And with this word (and what follows) Paul sets the beliefs and activities of the false teachers totally outside the bounds of true faith in Christ and service to God. For this reason Timothy must oppose the new interpretation.
But there is more than an impersonal interest in preserving correct doctrine in all of this. For the goal of this admonition is love, flowing out of a cleansed heart, a good conscience and a genuine faith. Faith and love in the Pastorals and throughout Paul's letters signify a correct and personal knowledge of and belief in God, and its proper, active outworking in the life of the believer (see notes on 2:15). Pure heart and good conscience are technical terms in the Pastorals. The heart was regarded as the inward part of the person and the center of one's spiritual and thought life. The total inner life of the believer, cleansed from sin, could be depicted with the term pure heart. For Paul and for us, the conscience is that part or faculty of the mind that gives awareness of the standing of one's conduct as measured against an accepted standard.
But we who are modern Westerners should not read into Paul's term all of our understanding. The concept of individuality bred into us in the West was foreign to Paul's culture. Conscience tends to function individualistically in us to produce feelings of guilt. For Paul and the ancient Mediterranean culture in general, conscience was the internal judgment of one's actions by that one's group--"pain one feels because others consider one's actions inappropriate and dishonorable" (Malina 1981:70). Honor and shame, rather than guilt, were the operative feelings. Therefore, Paul's readers would perceive the conscience as sending internal signals evaluating the rightness or wrongness of behavior (past, present or future) as a member of a group. We, on the other hand, view the conscience as concerned with right and wrong on an individual basis, not necessarily taking into account what others think and expect about us.
Now just as the qualifier pure defines the condition of the true believer's heart, so good (1:19) and "clear" (3:9; 2 Tim 1:3) refer specifically to the conscience of the one rightly aligned with God. As the opposing references to the "seared" (4:2) and "corrupted" consciences (Tit 1:15) of the false teachers reveal, it is the acceptance or rejection of correct doctrine (the Word of God) that determines the condition and effectiveness of the conscience. That is, the standard of behavior accepted by the group (the community of faith or church) is the Word of God properly interpreted. It is necessary to operate with this standard for the conscience to perform its function of encouraging correct behavior (the behavior deemed appropriate by the Christian community).
Thus the goal Paul sets for Timothy in opposing the errorists through teaching is to encourage the development of "whole" Christians: cleansed by God, directed by his effective Word, producing visible fruit. While the main concern is to reach believers who have been threatened by false doctrine, the goal embraces the heretics themselves, if they repent and return to orthodox beliefs (see 2 Tim 2:25-26).
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Handspun! I'm part of the Spunky Eclectic monthly fiber club, though you would not know it from my lack of spinning. I spun July's shipment, "Celebration" (on the left) as well as another shipment, the name of which was lost. Two skeins of two-ply barber-pole goodness at heavy worsted weight, about 160 yards each.
Right now the plan is to spin up a bunch of this lovely fluffy brown top that I've already prepped and use this funky barber-pole stuff as accents on some sort of simple cardigan.
Mitten! Made a mitten yesterday, the last in a series of three single mittens for a commission. It's a Lopi Mitten, made of Lopi, from the book Folk Mittens.
Socks! Rib and Cable socks by Nancy Bush from Interweave Knits Fall 2005 in Kureyon Sock. Christmas knitting is well underway.
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- Loulek said...
Waouh ! You are productive!
I like the socks :)
- October 5, 2008 at 11:49 PM
- OzB said...
Yup, I've started my Xmas knitting too, but I'm nowhere near finished anything yet!
I did some Xmas yarn shopping for me too....got the yarn for my very own NIEMAN! Woo hoo!
- October 6, 2008 at 2:55 PM
- Felix said...
You get so much done, it's amazing!
Your spinning looks ace and the socks are just glorious. I love your blog and all the great stuff you have on it!
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Los Angeles police are recalibrating their response to some emergency calls in light of a series of prank "swatting" calls reporting violent incidents at the homes of celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher, Justin Bieber and now Chris Brown.
Officers will continue to respond immediately, in large numbers and with force if needed, to reports of crime at the homes of such VIPs, top Los Angeles Police Department officials said. But they are trying to warn officers more quickly in cases where an emergency call appears to have the hallmarks of swatting. Swatting is a prank call reporting a violent crime that results in a tactical police response that may include a SWAT team.
Deputy Chief Debra McCarthy, who oversees the LAPD's West Bureau, said that while the number of fake 911 calls about hostages or potential deadly violence at celebrities' homes is exceedingly low, officers are being cautioned to be aware of the possibility of swatting in a bid to limit injuries or death to officers or victims because of miscommunication or confusion.
Proposed anti-swatting law: A Jan. 23 article said a proposed anti-swatting bill by Sen. Ted Lieu could result in sentences of as many as three years in prison for convictions in cases that include injuries. It should have specified that the sentences would be served in county jails, not state prisons.
"We haven't changed the way we respond, because in life and death situations you must respond always prepared, good or bad," McCarthy said. "But we want to be really careful it is not a prank and this isn't the home of some unsuspecting individual. We have to be extra vigilant because this is occurring."


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From left to right. President Ted Landsmark; Stephen Rich; and Bill Boxx, Vice President of the Alumni Association
Annually, the BAC and the Alumni Association proudly present the Distinguished Alumni in Service Award to a member of the alumni community who has shown significant service to the College, the community, or the design professions.
This year, the Boston Architectural College Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Stephen Rich '74, AIA, PE was honored with the Distinguished Alumni in Service Award for his renowned work in the field of Architecture. Bill Boxx '06 Vice President of the BAC Alumni Association Board, presented Steve with the Award during the 2012 BAC Commencement ceremony. He was nominated and selected by his BAC alumni peers for his significant contributions to the BAC and to the community for over 35 years.
Following his graduation from the BAC in 1974, Steve began his teaching career at the BAC and he hasn't stopped since. In addition to teaching Freehand Drawing, Perspective, Pen and Ink and Rendering at the College, Steve has also taught classes at North Shore Community College, New England School of Art, Newbury Junior College and Harvard GSD. When Steve is not teaching, he can be found meeting with and advising not only his current students, but former students whom he continues to mentor.
In the 1980's Steve turned some of his free time to civic endeavors. Over the years, he has served the Town of Saugus, MA as a member of the Building Committee, the Alternative Energy Committee, the Affordable Housing Trust, the Belmont Middle School Renovation Committee and the Open Space Committee. Additionally, he worked on grants and plans for the restoration of SaugusTown Hall, advised the MEG Foundation on the preservation of the Old Cliftondale School, designed the clubhouse and dugouts at World Series Park and provided drawings for two books about Saugus, "Of Time and the River" and "A Gathering of Memories".
In 1986, Steve's authored the textbook, "Rendering Standards", published by Van Nostrand Reinhold. That same year, he co-founded the American Association of Architectural Illustrators, ASAI, which in his words is, "the accomplishment of which I am most proud." The ASAI began with three local members and now boasts over 800 members world-wide.
Along with teaching at the BAC, Steve has also served on the on several BAC committees including; the Academic Curriculum Committee, the Honors and Awards Committee from 1980 to 1988, the Alumni Association Board from 1982 to 1987, serving as its President from 1983 to 1985, and from 1983 to 1987 he served as the Alumni Representative to the Delayed Degree Committee. Even with his busy schedule, Steve still manages to find time to nourish his spiritual side, by acting a as a Trustee of his parish, the First Congregational Church of Saugus.
Steve exemplifies the time honored tradition of service to others, which the BAC so proudly honors. His work at the College has enhanced the BAC's educational objectives and its place in the design community.


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Big Sean Drops Unreleased Song 'Hundred Dollar Bill Skyscraper' Featuring Mac Miller
Rapper Big Sean has been relatively quiet as of late, but it looks like things are about to heat up just in time for summer. On Thursday night (June 28), the Detroit rapper unveiled via his Twitter page an unreleased track featuring Pittsburgh, Pa.'s rap wunderkind Mac Miller.
The song is called 'Hundred Dollar Bill Skyscraper,' and it's a smooth song about rappers' favorite thing to do — getting paper (i.e., money). Produced by Drumma Boy, the get-money anthem has a jazzy-feel to it and is perfect for summer car cruising.
Both rappers spit crazy punchlines about stacking their cheddar and flaunting their richly status. "A young player at the tip-top / B—- niggas hatin', bad b—-es wanna liplock / I could show you the ropes, since I got the game in a slipknot / From a city of G's I'm just the one that was picked out," Big Sean raps.
He follows that with an infectious chorus that goes: "Wake up in the morning, first thing I need is my paper, paper, paper, paper / Ya might pass out and die if ya try to match my labor, labor, labor, labor."
Meanwhile, Miller is cool as a cucumber as he disses his haters while he's stacking his paper. "Get money uniform, you can see I'm on my job / Ah damn, b—- you better stand in your lane / All my jams are so insane, you just Danity Kane / Straight p—y, and no b—s," he rhymes.
It's amazing that this is the first time Big Sean and Miller have ever appeared on a song together since they are good friends. Hopefully, Big Sean and Mac Miller will team up on another hot track in the near future.
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Wayland to award diplomas during Dec. 14 ceremony
Wayland Baptist University will award degrees to approximately 50 students during the winter commencement ceremony planned for 2 p.m. on Dec. 14 in Harral Memorial Auditorium.
Dr. Claude Cone, executive director of the Baptist Convention of New Mexico, will be the commencement speaker. Chris Tucker, a graduating senior from Olton, will bring the student address.
Other graduates participating in the ceremony will be Carla Douglas Hardy of Breckenridge, Rebecca Matthews of Albany, Ore. and Jennifer Mastroberti of Borger.
Four individuals will be receiving graduate degrees during the ceremony. Linda Eversole of Plainview will receive a Master of Education degree in education administration. Patti Hauk of Gwynneville, Ind. will be awarded a Master of Education degree in science education. Nicole Jackson of Plainview will receive a Master of Education degree in reading. Marilyn Jennings, also of Plainview, will receive a Master of Science degree in multidisciplinary science.
Other graduates, along with their hometowns and their major field of study, include the following:
Bachelor of Arts: Amariz Acosta of Midland, psychology; Rachael Ainsworth of Lamesa, mass communications; Carla Hardy of Breckenridge, music; John Hintergardt of Hale Center, art; Michelle Hinze of Plainview, mass communications; Amy Hyatt of Brownfield, art; Juan Martinez, Jr. of Floydada, criminal justice; Rebecca Matthews of Albany, Ore., religious education/business administration; Traci Phipps of Lamesa, business administration; Zane Powers of Pampa, religion; Shannon Roland of Lubbock, history; April Salazar of San Antonio, mass communications; Vanessa Swick of Dallas, psychology; Christopher Tucker of Olton, religion; Julian Vasquez of Plainview, art; and Daniel Williams of McAllen, religion.
Bachelor of Business Administration: David Aguilera of Plainview, management/marketing/Spanish; Brian Barrett of Hereford, accounting; Monty Biggs of Hobbs, N.M., management/marketing; Fany Smith of Managua, Nicaragua, management/marketing; Michelle Spencer of Plainview, accounting.
Bachelor of Music: Jennifer Mastroberti of Borger, music education.
Bachelor of Science: John Byrd of Liberty, history; Alison Cudnoski of Lubbock, psychology; Jennifer Escamilla of Olton, psychology; Jodi Henderson of Lubbock, composite science; Peter Poff of Lubbock, psychology/religion; Marisa Stahl of Roswell, N.M., psychology; Landon Terry of Des Moines, Iowa, physical education/business administration; and Sherylyn Yowell of Sunray, biology.
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Heather Derrick of New Deal, early childhood; Marcia Lee of Hart, mathematics; Valerie Livesay of Olton, early childhood; Cynthia Rogers of Azle, early childhood; Jennifer Worth of Seminole, early childhood.
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education: Tammy Adkins of Sacramento, Calif., occupational education; Fausto Benitez of Wichita Falls, occupational education; Lucia Ceniceros of Farwell, business administration; Barbara Dean of Sierra Vista, Ariz., occupational education; Jana Dunn of Kermit, business administration; Tania Halbleib of Plainview, occupational education; Mary Jeffreys of Clovis, N.M., human services; Lisa Perez of Plainview, business administration; Delma Sanders of Floydada, human services; Mario Sauceda of Plainview, business administration.
Associate of Applied Science: Tammy Adkins of Sacramento, Calif., occupational education; Jana Dunn of Kermit, business administration; and Mario Sauceda of Plainview, business administration.


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Naperville, Ill. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse football team opened its 2012 season with a 21-17 victory at sixth-ranked North Central College (Ill.) Saturday afternoon at Benedetti-Whrli Stadium. The Cardinals, also playing their season-opener, entered the game ranked sixth on the D3football.com Top-25 Poll.
In the first-ever meeting between the two teams, North Central took a 7-0 lead with 5:37 remaining in the first quarter as Spencer Stanek threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Peter Sorenson. Nick Dace converted the extra-point attempt. The Cardinals went 24 yards on four plays after an Eagles' fumble.
The Eagles tied the game at 7-7 with 7:45 left in the second quarter after Brandon Heeg returned a Stanek fumble 57-yards for a touchdown after he was sacked byNick Berg. Adam Pannier's extra-point tied the game.
The game remained tied 7-7 at halftime.
UW-L was forced to punt after the first possession of the second half and North Central quickly took a 14-7 lead on Nick Kukuc's 47-yard touchdown run with 12:41 left in the third quarter. The Cardinals went 51 yards in two plays and Dace converted the extra-point.
The Eagles later forced a Cardinals' punt in the period and tied the game at 14-14 with 9:22 remaining in the third as Jared Stan scored on a 54-yard run. The Eagles went 68 yards in two plays on the game-tying drive with Pannier making the extra-point to tie the game.
North Central took a 17-14 lead with 1:08 remaining in the third on Dace's 23-yard field goal attempt. The Cardinals used 14 plays to go 79 yards.
Forced to punt early in the fourth quarter, UW-L turned to its defense for the lead. Stanek was intercepted by Jacob Flegner, who returned the throw 39 yards for a touchdown and give the Eagles a 21-17 advantage with 13:20 left. Pannier converted on his third extra-point game of the game.
On the ensuing possession, North Central drove to the UW-L 18-yard line before Jordan Tassio's fumble was recovered by the Eagles' Heeg. UW-L was forced to punt on its next drive and North Centrals' Josh Mitchell returned the kick 47 yards to the UW-L 35-yard line. The Eagles' defense forced another turnover as Jay Wussow forced a fumble at the 10-yard line with Lucas Schmitz' returning it nine yards with 6:47 remaining.
UW-L took the ball to its own 40-yard before Christian Hallingstad punted the ball down to the North Central 17-yard line. After completing three of four passes to take the Cardinals to the Eagles' 43-yard line, Stanek was intercepted by Jake Meckstroth with 1:42 left.
After three running plays, Hallingstad hit a 51-yard punt out-of-bounds to the North Central two-yard line with :36 left. Stanek was intercepted two plays later by Jack Leahy at the Cardinals' 32-yard line with :16 remaining.
UW-L finished with 206 yards of offense Saturday, including 139 rushing and 67 passing. The Eagles finished with 10 first downs and were four-of-15 on third-down. Ben Hertrampf had a team-high 78 yards rushing while Stan totaled 70 yards and one touchdown. Andy Sires finished nine-of-14 passing for 67 yards. He was sacked three times. Tony Bilderback caught four passes for 35 yards.
North Central totaled 392 yards, including 202 rushing and 190 passing. The Cardinals finished with 25 first downs and were six-of-15 on third-down. Tassio had 30 yards rushing while Stanek was 16-of-34 passing for 171 yards and one touchdown. He was sacked twice.
UW-L forced six North Central turnovers, three fumbles and three interceptions, while the Eagles had one fumble.
Meckstroth and Max Nicholson led UW-L with nine tackles each while Leahy finished with eight and Wussow six. Berg had both of the Eagles' sacks.
Hallingstad, a preseason D3football.com All-America selection, averaged 46.2 yards on nine punts. He had a long of 62 yards with four over 50-yards. Hallingstad had three punts inside the 20-yard line.
Joey Michals led North Central's defense with 12 tackles while Shane Dierking and Adam Szudarski each had eight.
UW-L returns to action Thursday, September 6 at NCAA Division II Northern Michigan University. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. (Central) in Marquette, Michigan.
UW-L Earns Victory at Sixth-Ranked North Central
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Naperville, Ill. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse football team opened its 2012 season with a 21-17 victory at sixth-ranked North Central College (Ill.) Saturday afternoon at Benedetti-Whrli Stadium. The Cardinals, also playing their season-opener, entered the game ranked sixth on the D3football.com Top-25 Poll.


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- 3/4 cup sugar
- 8 oz. softened cream cheese
- 2 bananas sliced thin
- 10 oz. frozen sliced strawberries thawed
- #20 can of pineapple tidbits drained well
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 8 oz. Cool Whip
- Cream together the cream cheese and sugar.
- Gently stir in bananas, strawberries, pineapple and walnuts.
- Fold in Cool Whip.
- Garnish with nuts, fresh berries or banana slices, or maraschino cherries. Refrigerate until serving time.
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40 Years Ago, Sept. 5, 1973
The Dispatch comes home
Friday, March 3, 1944, Vol. 1 No. 1 of the Island Dispatch hit the local newsstands and from that day to this, through the ups and downs that accompany the newspaper business, the Dispatch has employed its pages in the support and enlightenment of this community.
In a front-page editorial titled "Hello Grand Island," Oliver C.B. Howard addressed the community concerning the policy of the newspaper he had founded. The editorial read:
"With this issue a new publication is born, 'The Island Dispatch.' From the word go pledged to act only in the best interests of the community that it so proudly serves, to report in its columns news without bias, and to be untiring in its efforts to help Grand Island take its rightful place as Western New York's No. 1 residential suburb."
30 Years Ago, Sept. 2, 1983
Arias to face Nastase in Glens Falls
Grand Island's 19-year-old tennis sensation, Jimmy Arias, will play an exhibition tennis match at the Glens Falls Civic Center against Ilie Nastase on Thursday, Sept. 29. The match is part of the First National Tennis Classic, sponsored by the First National Bank of Glens Falls.
Arias needs no introduction to local sports buffs. He was Tennis Magazine's rookie of the year in 1981. He has won three tournaments this year, including the Italian Open in Florence and the U.S. Clay Court Championships in Indianapolis. He has also finished second on three occasions. Arias is currently seeded ninth for the U.S. Open at Forest Hills.
20 Years Ago, Sept. 3, 1993
DEC rids Mesmer Dairy site of chemicals
The Mesmer Dairy site has been a thorn in the side of Grand Island ever since the business closed some five years ago. Impossible to secure, the building has been boarded up several times, but vandals have continued to gain access, posing major liability questions. A fire one year ago collapsed part of the structure, making it even more of a hazard. The Grand Island Fire Co. in a recent letter to the Department of Environmental Conservation requested action on the site, and the Town Board in a resolution to the DEC dating back to October 1992 asked for help in cleaning up the site.
More than 60 drums of lubricants, ammonia and corrosives were found, many leaching into the floor of the building.
10 Years Ago, Sept. 5, 2003
New vans for veterans
Over 60 different sponsors that included several veteran organizations, community businesses, as well as individual veterans throughout Western New York, helped to purchase new vans for the Disabled American Veterans Volunteer Transportation Network at the VA Western New York Healthcare System. Overall, $32,000 was raised along with matching contributions from Colorado Trust in cooperation with the National Disabled American Veterans Organization to purchase four new vans.
"These donations allow us to continue to expand and replace vans to transport our veterans to necessary medical appointments," stated Richard Kloc, DAV van transportation coordinator. "Without this support, this would not be possible.


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Saturday, June 8, 2013
The post I never wanted to write
Geraldine Martin was born in Fresno, California on June 8, 1928 and was the only child of Clara Maxine Fitzgerald and Earle Laurence Martin. By the look of this photo, my grandmother looks a little perplexed about what to do with this baby!
6 months later, little Gerry was sitting up on her own and looked quite proud of herself.
And look how cute she was with her little ringlets.
After some disruption in mom's life due to her parents divorcing and spending some time in Oakland, by high school she was back in Fresno where she met my dad, Gordon Levy. I don't know for sure but I would guess it was love at first sight.
I think this was either her graduation picture or her engagement picture. Either way, she looks very happy.
I'm sure one of the happiest days of her life was her wedding day, September 3, 1950. This photo hangs in the hallway of the home my parents bought in 1957 - she was a beautiful bride!
One of my favorite photos of Mom and Dad together from January, 1985. They both look so happy!
Mom and Dad celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2000 – what a great family celebration we had! We took photos of the entire family but this one really captures the spirit of the day.
Sadly, just 5 years later Dad was gone. And since then Mom had done a great job of living as an independent woman. Until this year when things started getting really, really hard for her and her body just started to give out. But she rarely asked for help and only after we insisted did she give in. And just like she'd done for nearly 85 years, she did exactly what she wanted and finally let go. Just 17 days before her 85th birthday, Mom was gone.
And that's why I've dreaded writing this post ever since I started my blog two years ago. I knew at some point there would be "firsts" – birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas, anniversary – without Mom. I just didn't think it would be this soon.
Happy birthday, Mom. We love you and miss you!
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Debi, So sorry for your lose but what a sweet remembrance of a very loved mother. SueReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Sue. It was a hard post to write.Delete
Her smile never changed, did it? The best gift a parent can give a child is happy memories.ReplyDeleteReplies
She did smile, that's for sure!Delete
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a lovely woman your mom was. You've written a beautiful tribute to her.Replies
Thanks, Jana. It was a hard day.Delete
I'm so sorry of your loss, Debi. You've written a terrific post and your mother looks like she was such a happy person...a ray of sunshine. Hang in there, I know it's tough, but she is still with you!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Heather. I sure never wanted to write this.Delete
My heart goes out to you. So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You have made a beautiful tribute to your mom here.ReplyDelete


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|2007-04-29, 00:47
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|2007-04-29, 02:22
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The monsters are kind of cool, at least we are not seeing a grapoopotamus/whatever sort of beings >.> .
As for the episode itself, it brought out a seemingly different side in Aono...I could not help but start liking that bit.
|2007-04-30, 01:47
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Just finished watching this ep. I'm curious as to why Aono crumples and drops that origami. Is it b/c Koyori hadn't visited in a few days? Don't really get why seeing it would make Koyori scared and run off either. Seemed like a nice ep to me though, went by surprisingly fast and didn't feel dragged out.
|2007-04-30, 03:33
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My guess is that Aono has been in the hospital for a long time, months at least. Some real life patients often get feelings of abandonment if they don't have regular visits.
Yorito got Aono a doll for his first visit, so it's become a tradition. She probably doesn't like the dolls, but rather each one is a memory.
Aono probably thought that Koyori had abandoned her. The origami was a symbol of thier friendship. I think this is why she tells Yorito "I crossed the line". Koyori sees the crumpled origami and assumes Aono was mad at her for not visiting.
I think the theme of the episode was that memories come from moments, and there are some things that symbolise those pieces of time. The coffee, origami, and dolls all have relevance to the characters, but not to us. We're kinda like Mana, wondering why everyone is making such a fuss if none of them seem to care. As we see though, it's the unspoken bonds between people that show why these things are important.
I'm probably reading into it more than one should though.
Anyway, so we know Aono will be out soon...and? With all this focus on Aono it's obvious she's important somehow. I really liked that she smiled and talked but I'm just wondering how all this focus is going to "pay off" plot wise.
Takeshi comments that they need to find Matsuri soon. Why?
Good episode overall, and next week can't come soon enough.
|2007-04-30, 04:29
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I blame atmosphere, actually. It's not absorbing enough. Neither the visuals or the music is very special and it feels like that either the director isn't inspired, or is having trouble passing on that inspiration to the audience. There's not a great deal of flair to any of the cinematography or visuals. And these aren't the types of things that can be discounted in any anime. Story is important, but anime producers need to use all the tools at their disposal to enthrall the audience and connect them with the story, and it just doesn't feel like it's happening with this series.
Yorito continues to be bland. What I'd like to see from him in the future is some talkback when Matsuri gives him some lip. I just can't see any reason to respect him while he continues to let all the girls around him walk all over him.
It's pretty much the mystery that's keeping me interesting. There are still a huge number of questions surrounding why Takeshi and Shinkuseki are so desperate to find Matsuri, and exactly what Aono's sickness is and how it relates to the rest of the story. Obviously, they're trying to keep all their cards close to their chest and aren't revealing anything, but I'm fearful that it's detrimental to the characters, since we still know virtually nothing about them, even now.
Not that this show is all bad... it's still got me fairly intrigued. But, I almost feel as though this could be a much better series in the hands of a different director.
|2007-04-30, 06:26
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Remember, back before this show first aired, when it was mentioned that "sola" means "alone" in spanish and italian? But it was said that it's just a variation of "sora" and there isn't any reason to think it's meant to be anything else.
Looks a little more likely now that the double meaning was intentional, ne?
Ah, I can't say enough how much I'm loving this story. Even if the animation itself is only average (but think how much better "average" is compared to a few years ago). The acting is what makes it so wonderful. Everyone in the cast is doing a great job. Last week I complained a bit about Koshimizu Ami, but not now. And I don't get the criticism of the bg music. It seems fine to me, and a few times during this episode I thought, "what lovely music."
I'm glad I waited for the sub as well. There's so much I would have missed by not understanding the dialog; and the subtext as well. Where episode 3 was a very plain script (not in a bad way!), with nothing hidden; this episode requires a lot of reading into.
There was one moment when I literally said, "Oh my god." It's when Koyori offers the coffee to Aona.
The writers know very well what they're doing. I gave this episode a 9, but only because I want to save the 10 for an even better episode I expect will come.
A literary critic once said, "Don't tell me your story. Show it to me." And that's what's happening here.
|2007-04-30, 07:23
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Well, ep4 provided us with some much-needed screentime for Aono. But still - she needs to talk more! Or rather...interact with some one, either talking or otherwise. Apparently she will be going home soon, and i am actually looking towards that. So, she actually does like those dolls. Or rather - the fact that Yorito is bringing them daily. Speaking of which - Yorito must be filthy rich if he can afford to buy one each day.
So... it looks like Matsuri sleeps during the day And looks like she and Mana are getting along pretty good. I wonder how she will be getting along with Aono (and what Aono is going to say about Matsuri being there in the 1st place). They can get along pretty well imo - being familiar with the feeling of loneliness is what brought Aono and Koyori to friendly terms, and Matsuri should be the one who knows this feeling the best.
... Or she will be less than pleased at her presence... i can imagine the sight of Matsuri and Yorito arguing/teasing each other again, with Aono shooting death glares from a corner
The more i watch it, the more it seems to me that Mana and Koyori are not actual sisters. I wonder if this bears any significance, or is the whole ordeal simply there to provide Mana with a reason to karate-chop Koyori for comic relief
But overall - i wasn't exactly impressed with the ep. It felt too draggy for its own good. Or perhaps i am simply suffering a Matsuri withdrawal. Either way - looks like some sort of sh*t will be hitting the fan next week.
|2007-04-30, 08:25
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Well, I liked this ep. It had a calming effect as it gently gave us more info about Aono and Koyuri.
I agree with the dolls = memories theory especially with the way she smiled at the first one.
I don't think that Yorito is a doormat. He isn't going to be giving Aono too much grief either since she's the eldest and also sick. Mana is a substitute Aono, so if he wants to eat well he can't give her too much grief either.
|2007-04-30, 16:05
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I also want to point out that there was quite a lot of cloudservice in this ep.
And did anyone else notice that all the dolls in the shop were in the dark. Okay, I guess there were a few by the window. But for the most part, there was no sunlight in side.
|2007-04-30, 16:13
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I could be wrong though, and the shop can turn out to be run by another Rozen-Loli
|2007-04-30, 18:00
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Anyone notice how in both eps 3 and 4 they keep using the imagery of the night clouds covering the moon to represent the feelings of sadness/lonliness? A very nice, subtle touch. Makes me wonder if perhaps something a bit darker was going on behind the scenes in ep 3 come to think of it...
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Also about Matsuri's whole being hated deal...
|2007-04-30, 20:07
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By the folks, I haven't seen any episodes since number 1, based on my wait and see approach, but have they done anything interesting with Aono yet. Like had her speak or given her backstory as to why she's so...dry and boring.
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By Steve Arthur, Vice President
I was surprised recently when, during a meeting with a state consumer protection chief, he remarked that his department receives fewer complaints about companies represented by strong state trade associations. He said he found that those industries with strong state level associations will work proactively with his department to resolve issues before they ever get to an enforcement effort.
The next day, in another meeting in a different state, an Attorney General also mentioned state trade associations without any prompting. In this meeting as well, the Attorney General talked generically about how much better industries seem to be that have state trade associations that work proactively with that Attorney General's office to find out what issues are percolating and take steps to keep them from becoming a concern to the Consumer Protection unit of the office.
These two unsolicited comments on successive days in two different states highlighted a sometimes overlooked, but very important, component of a successful state government relations program: a network of strong state trade associations. A good state trade association is one of the most valuable allies any state government relations program can have in a state.
A solid state trade association can provide you and your company with support in a number of areas:
- Solid in-state relationships. A good association will have developed good relationships with elected officials in their states.
- Effective industry advocacy. They know the industry issues and elected officials will look to them to describe potential impacts of policy proposals.
- Broad industry representation. By representing both large and small members of your industry, they can speak about the impacts a policy could have on the entire industry rather than allowing policy makers to attack a particular company (yours?) that may not be popular in their state.
- Local connection. By representing both large national companies as well as smaller home grown companies, the association can put that local face on your industry to make it easier for elected officials to see your company as part of the community, rather than an out of state company.
- Specific company assistance. With their relationships with tax or regulatory agencies and their intimate knowledge of your industry, they can help you clear up an issue or quickly get to the root of a disagreement between your company and an agency. If it is the latter, they can help you get to those root issues, so you can then step in to represent your company and build on what they have accomplished.
These state associations often provide benefits that are very valuable to smaller members who may operate only in one state or even one location. These are important functions of trade associations, but I am focusing this discussion on the benefits to companies with a large national presence.
Some GR professionals may believe that Groups meetings can be a substitute for state association membership. I would completely disagree. The points above outline some of the key benefits of a state trade association, but the Groups meetings are just as important. Relationships developed at those meetings are necessary to help brand your individual company in the eyes of legislative leaders and executive branch officials from around the country and there is no more efficient way to do that than at Groups meetings—and the state association can even help you at those meetings.
When you meet an elected official at a Groups meeting, you can immediately create a local connection by mentioning your membership (and active participation) in your state association. The elected official may very well know the staff of the trade association and may recall an issue on which she/he was lobbied by that staff. This can help you pivot to an issue discussion where the official will continue to connect you to that in-state association.
Even with a strong state association and active Groups participation, there will still be times when you need to retain a lobbyist for your company. Either when an issue is big enough that your trade association needs some additional firepower, or when there may be conflicting views among association members that preclude them from taking an active role on one side or the other. That is the nature of a trade association and don't forget that you will need them for other issues in the future.
If you have already joined your state associations, have you evaluated them recently? The list of services above is a good place to start, but here are a few things to ask about them:
- What kind of relationships do they have with elected officials?
- Do elected officials see the association as the "go to" place for information about your industry?
- Can staff effectively explain your industry issues to those officials?
- Does the association have a broad membership from your industry or does it rely on a few large members to keep it running?
- Does it keep members updated about its activities on behalf of its members?
- Does it reach out for advice on how to respond to particular issues?
Now ask yourself this question:
- Are you and your industry peers providing the association with the resources necessary to accomplish those goals?
I ask because as social media and other forms of communication have made it much easier for advocacy organizations to raise money and mobilize their grassroots on issues that might harm your industry, many trade associations have seen their membership or dues decline. There are reasons for this, but they need to be addressed. Companies do merge and they don't expect to continue paying both sets of dues. Our budgets get cut, and that may force dues reductions or even drops in association memberships.
While those cuts are sometimes unavoidable, they can't go on forever. At some point, a state association is going to start becoming less effective because they simply don't have the resources to maintain relationships, retain good staff and remain a well recognized force in their state. If that happens, it can take years and years and a lot of money to rebuild an industry's reputation.
So, as you are putting together your budgets for 2013, make sure you become an advocate for your trade associations when it comes to your budget because they can be one of your most effective advocates in the states. I would urge you to take a look at the dues you have paid to your trade associations over the past five years and whether you have increased your presence in their respective states. If so, it may be time to start looking for ways to increase those dues. The NGOs opposing your industry have almost certainly increased their membership and made their presence in the state capitals known.
Of course, in some cases trade associations might not be strong and you may not believe they can offer you much help. Rather than simply defunding them, I would suggest that you work with your industry colleagues to develop a plan to strengthen that association. Doing so can be time consuming, but it is well worth the effort to ensure you have an effective trade association representing your interests in the states.
Steve Arthur is Vice President and brings more than 20 years of public policy experience in both the public and private sector to his work at at Stateside Associates. Mr. Arthur provides clients with hands on state government relations support from strategic planning and issue management to lobbyist management and direct lobbying. He is one of the leaders of Stateside's Attorneys General practice, guiding clients through the process of working with, and lobbying, state Attorneys General.
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It amuses you, how he thinks he's the on in charge when you know for a fact that if you asked, he'd do anything for you. Rogue/Pyro.
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Story By Connie Mcdougall
Just over 30 years ago, Gaylord "GT" Gunhus was a brand new Army chaplain. Under most circumstances he could expect to spend two years in a church learning the "people side" of his calling.
"But this was the '60s," Gunhus remembers, "and the Army was taking anybody. They sent me right from seminary to Vietnam."
Snatched from the quiet study of theology, Gunhus found the chaos of Vietnam overwhelming. "Man, I tell you," says the 1962 graduate of Seattle Pacific. "I learned from the school of hard knocks."
That, and a lifetime of experiences all over the world, taught him well. So well that in June 1999, Brigadier General Gunhus was promoted to major general and made chief of chaplains for the entire United States Army. He was nominated for the position by President Clinton and confirmed by the U.S. Congress.
Gunhus' goals have changed little from the days in Southeast Asia. "It's all about the soldier," he says. "We have to go to the hurting soldier."
Serving soldiers comes naturally to Gunhus since his own father was a career Army chaplain. "My dad went to the South Pacific during World War II, and our family stayed in Seattle where my grandparents lived," Gunhus says.
Reunited after the war, the family moved to Japan, an experience that broadened Gunhus' worldview. "I remember a houseboy next door who took me to climb mountains, and he showed me how to dig crystals out of the ground."
Gunhus finished high school in Seattle and attended a year of college in Germany. Then, he entered Seattle Pacific College. "Seattle was the one constant in my life, and I picked SPC because it was the first to accept my application," he laughs.
He has fond memories of his teachers, including Professor of Religion Donald Demaray, Professor of Biology Harold Wiebe and Professor of History Roy Swanstrom. In fact, Gunhus gives Seattle Pacific much credit for his success. "It was a significant influence on me because of the leadership skills I learned and the spiritual emphasis there," he says.
In basic training for Army chaplains, he was joined by several other Seattle Pacific alums: Harry Timm '53, Virgil Iverson '56 and Don Kochanek '58. Later, Gunhus would work with fellow grad Victor Langford '71, who now serves as his assistant chief of chaplains.
Today, Gunhus chats weekly with Timm as his friend fights cancer, and Timm is grateful for the support. "GT is a great Christian brother," he says. "He's warm, energetic and very dedicated."
Timm adds that their little group of "SPC" chaplains thought Gunhus would be top brass someday. "We kidded him about it because he was so focused," Timm says. "He's the right guy for the job because relationships are important to him."
"I hate to see death, but I think, if I'm not there, who would be? No one wants to die alone and without hope."
Which may be why Vietnam was especially horrific for Gunhus. He remembers rampant drug use, demoralized troops, and unrelenting danger. "There was no safe haven there. The enemy was all around and even in the camps we were fired upon."
Two weeks into it, Gunhus was badly shaken. "I was scared to death of dying because of my family. I knew how much they would suffer, what life would be like for them."
One night in a bunker, he made a decision. "I was listening to a tape from my family and I got to thinking, įLord, I can't live this way. I'm not any good for the soldiers if I'm worried about dying all the time. So I'm going to give this all up to you. And if I die, I expect you to take care of my family.'"
His sense of dread ebbed. "I had to take care of soldiers who were facing death all the time, every day. Giving it to God became the peace I found there."
Gunhus survived Vietnam and thrived, launching a career that took him around the globe, including Korea, Germany, Italy and Greece. Many times he's held the hand of a dying soldier, what he calls a "bittersweet" experience. "I hate to see death, but I think, if I'm not there, who would be? No one wants to die alone and without hope."
Witnessing the Gunhus swearing-in ceremony at Fort Myers, Virginia, on June 18 was his former SPC roommate, Bob Screen '64, now vice chair of the Seattle Pacific Board of Trustees. "In his speech, GT gave the credit to everyone else č his parents, even a neighbor in Minnesota who watched over his family when he was in Vietnam."
Screen says this down-to-earth attitude makes Gunhus popular with everyone. "He's so real, so authentic. It's one of the qualities that's endeared him to Army brass."
And to the rank and file. Gunhus became a paratrooper to earn credibility with the average GI. "They wanted me to jump first," he recalls. "They figured if the chaplain gets through it OK, so would they."
He talks with humor about the straight and narrow life: "I give all my new chaplains my įSAM' speech, and that's įno sex, alcohol or money.'" He refers to his office building, the Pentagon, as "the puzzle palace."
As the Army's new chief of chaplains, Gunhus will influence more people than ever before, but his focus remains the same. "My whole existence is to support soldiers," he says. "I don't have any other reason for being. For me, it's the ultimate ministry."


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