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WRITER: John, the apostle, son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of James kjv@Mark:1:19-20; kjv@Matthew:20:20; kjv@John:21:20-24). His authorship has been seriously questioned by the Tubingen school of critics; however, the objections have been fully answered by the Dead Sea scrolls and also by the dating of carbon 14, and the Johannean authorship is received by competent Bible scholarship. It is interesting to note that the following early church fathers ascribe the fourth Gospel to John: Theophilus, Bishop of Antioch — A.D. 180; Iranaeus — A.D. 190, pupil of Polycarp, who in turn was pupil of John; Clement of Alexandria — A.D. 200; and the Muratorium fragment says the fourth Gospel is by John. DATE: A.D. 90-100 Some suppose that this is the last book of the New Testament to be written. However, it seems appropriate to consider the writings of John in sequence: namely, the Gospel of John, the three Epistles, and the Revelation. All were written evidently during the last ten years of the life of the "beloved apostle." STRUCTURE: There are several striking features about the structure: 1. The first 3 Gospels are called the Synoptic Gospels because they are written from the same viewpoint. The fourth Gospel is different. (a) Matthew and Mark emphasize the miracles of Jesus, and Luke gives attention to the parables; John does neither. (b) The miracles in John are given as signs and were chosen with a great deal of discrimination in order to interpret certain great truths (e.g., Jesus fed the 5000, and following it is His discourse on the Bread of Life). There are eleven specific signs in John. (c) There are no parables in the fourth Gospel. The word "parable" occurs one time kjv@John:10:6), but is not the regular Greek word parabole but paroimia. The story of the Good Shepherd is not a parable but a discourse. The record of the lost sheep in kjv@Luke:15 is a parable. In John, the figures that Jesus used are in the nature of metaphors.
2. The simplicity of language has caused some to label John's record as the "simple Gospel." The fact that so many monosyllabic and disyllabic words occur has deceived many. This is the most profound Gospel, and the most difficult to fathom its meaning. Consider this simple statement and then try to probe its depths: "…ye in me, and I in you" kjv@John:14:20). 3. John gives a chronological order which is well to note (e.g., "the next day," kjv@John:1:29 kjv@John:1:35, 43). He presents a logical and chronological sequence of events. He also gives attention to places and cities (e.g., "Bethabara beyond the Jordan," kjv@John:1:28; "Cana, of Galilee," kjv@John:2:1). 4. Although the deity of Christ is in the foreground, the humanity of Christ is peculiarly emphasized (e.g., "Jesus…being wearied with his journey," kjv@John:4:6). 5. The name Jesus is used almost entirely to the exclusion of Christ. This seems strange in a Gospel that sets forth His deity. 6. The word Jew occurs over 60 times. WHY JOHN WROTE: Several explanations have been offered as the reasons why John wrote his Gospel: 1. To correct Synoptic Gospels (invalid since he did not deal with their material); 2. To correct a wrong view concerning John the Baptist; 3. To refute errors of Cerinthus; 4. John's own reason — kjv@John:20:30-31. ESTIMATION: During the entire life of the church there have been many glowing tributes paid to the fourth Gospel. Some have called this "the heart of Christ," the "spiritual Gospel," and in Europe it is called "the bosom of Christ." Origen said, "The Gospel of John is the consummation of the Gospels as the Gospels are of the Scriptures." Jerome said, "John excels in the depths of divine mysteries." Culross said, "I believe the writings of John have been blotted by more penitents' tears and have won more hearts for the Redeemer than all the rest put together."
Dr. A. T. Pierson said, "It touches the heart of Christ. If Matthew corresponds to the court of the Gentiles, John leads us past the veil into the Holy of Holies." D. A. Hayes said, "As we read we are assured that here at last is the worthy and adequate picture of the life of Jesus among men." THEME: The deity of Jesus is the paramount purpose. The Messianic character also holds priority. This is succinctly stated in kjv@John:20:31 — "But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name." There is a mighty movement stated in kjv@John:16:28 — "I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world; again, I leave the world, and go to the Father." God became a man; this is the simple statement of the sublime fact. John Wesley expressed it, "God contracted to a span." These things are recorded to beget faith in the heart of man. Believe is used over 100 times in John's Gospel. It occurs fewer than 40 times in the Synoptic Gospels. The noun faith does not occur in John but is used in the other Gospels. Eternal life occurs 35 times in John, but only 12 times in the Synoptic Gospels. COMMENT: Chapter 1 — There are 3 great building blocks of the prologue, and the other verses are the cement that holds them together. In each building block there are three great statements: THE WORD (v. 1) Identification (3 statements) THE WORD (v. 14) Explanation (3 statements) THE WORD (v. 18) Declaration (3 statements) The contrast between Jesus and John the Baptist is sharp. Their relationship is set forth in the contrast: CHRIST Was from eternity Word He, Himself, God He is the Light Object of trust JOHN THE BAPTIST Came Man Sent from God Testified concerning the Light Agent to point men to Christ
Chapter 2 — Jesus came from heaven's glory, yet He walks over a hill to Cana to attend a wedding. (He would like to come to your wedding also, and bless it.) Here He performs His first miracle (v. 11) and manifests His glory so that His disciples believe on Him. Chapter 3 — Nicodemus was probably sent by the Sanhedrin to align Jesus on their side, but he found Jesus to be concerned with him personally. Jesus said, "You must be born again, and therefore the Son of man must be lifted up" (see vv. 7, 14). The necessity of being born again makes imperative the lifting up of Christ on the cross. Jesus did not mean a second beginning, as Nicodemus interpreted it, but a different beginning — being born anew ( kjv@2Corinthians:5:17). Chapter 4 — Samaritans were despised by the Jews because they were the result of intermarriage of the poorest class of Jews with the hated Assyrian conquerors. This woman is not only a Samaritan, she is dissolute, rude, and stupid. That the God of eternity would stop to have an interview with her ought to tell us something about God! Notice how gently He deals with her, appealing first to her sympathy and then to her curiosity. The period known as His great Galilean ministry begins with verse 46, dated December A.D. 27. The miracle (v. 50) is not so much the healing of the boy, but it is the faith of the father. Most of us would have said, "When I get home and see my boy running around, then I'll believe." Chapter 5 — The last of verse 3 and all of verse 4 is omitted in the best manuscripts. It has been inserted in the King James Version to let us know why that crowd of sick people were there. Today many folk are waiting for some mysterious moving. Notice Jesus did not offer to put him in the water, but said, "Get up. Pick up your mat. Walk!" (see 5:8). Because this was done on the Sabbath, it occasioned the final break with the religious rulers (v. 16). They understood perfectly that He was making Himself equal with God (v. 18). Chapter 6 — Mathematics of a Miracle 5 loaves 1 loaf 1 fish 1/2 loaf 5,000 men 1,000 men 2,500 men 500 men (about 1/2 a hamburger bun for 500 men)
Naturally this would remind them of Moses and the manna in the wilderness kjv@Exodus:16). But manna did not give them life — they are dead. The true Bread is the Lord Jesus Christ; He gives life. Notice that the work of God (v. 29) is not that which is commanded by God, but that which is wrought by God.
Chapter 7 — Notice that our Lord has become a controversial figure. The enmity against Him is beginning to break out like wildfire. At the feast of tabernacles they built booths and lived in them throughout the feast, symbolic of the wilderness journey. Every day there was the pouring out of water in the temple and a double portion on the last day, reminding them that God gave them water from the rock in the wilderness kjv@Exodus:17). Using this symbolism, Jesus gives His invitation (v. 37). Drinking and believing are the same thing (v. 38). Chapter 8 — Obviously the scribes and Pharisees did not want to stone her; they wanted to stone Him (v. 6). If they had been sincere about following the Law, why didn't they bring the man also kjv@Leviticus:20:10)? Notice the requirement for judging another — sinlessness. Jesus is putting His cross between the woman and her sin. He did not come to judge. He came to save kjv@John:3:17). "I…came from God" (v. 42 — cf. kjv@John:3:17 kjv@John:3:34 kjv@John:5:36-37 kjv@John:8:18 ,26, 29; 10:36; 11:42; 12:49; 14:10; 17:3,8). "Ye are of your father the devil" (v. 44) — (see kjv@Matthew:13:38 kjv@Matthew:23:15; kjv@1John:3:8; kjv@Revelation:12:9). Notice the 7 "I AMs" in kjv@John:6:35 kjv@John:8:12 kjv@John:10:9 -11; 11:25; 14:6; and 15:5. Chapter 9 — The question in 5:2 was due to current beliefs in: (1) reincarnation; (2) heredity kjv@Exodus:20:5); (3) sin of Adam; (4) a child in the womb could sin (cf. Jacob and Esau). The condition of the blind man parallels our condition before we were saved: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Outside the temple, shut out from God Blind, unable to see the Savior Blind from birth — we were born in sin Beyond human help Beggar — salvation is not for sale; it is a gift
Notice the syllogistic method of arguing (v. 16): Major premise — all people from God keep the Sabbath; minor premise — Jesus does not keep the Sabbath; conclusion — Jesus is not from God. The blind man knew he was blind, received the light that was given to him, believed, and was saved. The Pharisees did not admit their blindness — the Light revealed their blindness. Chapter 10 — "Door" is used in 3 ways: 1. "Door into the sheepfold" (v. 1) — Sheepfold is the nation Israel. Jesus will lead His sheep out of Judaism, out from under the Law. 2. "Door of the sheep" (v. 7) — Jesus is the door for those coming out of Judaism (cf. blind man had no place to go after excommunication).
3. "The door" (v. 9) — He is the door of salvation for both Jew and Gentile (cf. kjv@John:14:6). He is the way in. Jesus came into the fold the right way (v. 2), made under the Law, in David's line. The porter (the Holy Spirit) opened the way for Him. "Fold" (v. 16) means Israel. For over 2000 years He has been calling out Jew and Gentile. We are now one flock, the church. Good Shepherd — kjv@Psalms:22 kjv@John:10:11) Great Shepherd — kjv@Psalms:23 kjv@Hebrews:13:20) Chief Shepherd — kjv@Psalms:24 ( kjv@1Peter:5:4) Chapter 11 — Here is God's answer to the Jews' question to Jesus, "Who are You?" He is the resurrection and the life! Is illness in the will of God? Is it a sign that He doesn't love you (vv. 3, 4)? "Sleep" (v. 11) always refers to the body. The believer's body is put to sleep, to be awakened (in a new body) by our Lord. Science is helpless in the presence of death — Jesus began where man leaves off (vv. 14, 15). "…I am the resurrection, and the life; How? he that believeth in trusts into or upon me, though he were dead in trespasses and sins, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die a penal death for his sin" (vv. 25, 26). "Jesus wept" (v. 35) — this is how He feels at the funeral of your loved one; He weeps. Notice how the enemy bears testimony to Him (v. 47). They are frightened of Him now (v. 48). Their only solution is murder (v. 53). Chapter 12 — While they were plotting His death in Jerusalem, those who loved Him made Him a dinner at Bethany. Mary expresses her devotion and adoration with this costly gift that is worth, according to Judas, 300 pence — the annual wage of a laboring man. It revealed her spiritual insight (v. 7), which none of the disciples had at this time. Having presented His miracles (and they rejected Him), He now makes a definite claim to Messiahship and rides publicly into Jerusalem. It is to fulfill the Word of God kjv@Genesis:49:8-12, "Shiloh" in verse 10 is the Messiah; kjv@Zechariah:9:9) and to fulfill the will of God. Chapter 13 — Evidently there is a meaning here not seen on the surface (v. 12). "He that is washed [bathed (louo), which is regeneration] needeth not except to wash nipto his feet" (v. 10). The spiritual meaning is that He is cleansing His own from the defilement of the world ( kjv@1John:1:9) in order to restore them to fellowship. He is sending them out to do the same thing (v. 14, cf. kjv@Galatians:6:1). He is now warning His own and preparing them, since He would soon go to the cross.
Chapter 14 — When man sinned back in the Garden of Eden, 3 things happened to him: (1) dead to God; (2) no communion with God; (3) no longer had knowledge of God. Christ restores these — "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (v. 6) — reconciliation, illumination, and regeneration. Verse 17 reveals the great truth of this age. The Holy Spirit was with them in the Old Testament; He is in believers today. Judas represents the devil, for the devil entered into him and overcame him. Simon Peter was overcome by the flesh. Thomas was overcome by the world — spiritual truth was dim and unreal to him. Chapter 15 — Everyone He is speaking to here is a believer. The prophets spoke of the nation Israel as the vine — kjv@Psalms:80:8-9; kjv@Isaiah:5:1-7; kjv@Jeremiah:2:21; kjv@Hosea:10:1. It was a degenerate vine, and Jesus now presents Himself as the genuine vine. Salvation is not by being in Israel (or being in a church), but being in Christ. A grapevine will never break at the place where the branch goes into the vine. "Abide" (v. 4) means constant communion with Christ — isn't that what a branch is doing in the vine? "Fruit" (v. 5) is produced by the Holy Spirit in such a life kjv@Galatians:5:22-23). The fruit of soul-winning is a by-product. The fire in verse 6 is not hell, but being taken away from the place of fruitbearing (cf. kjv@1Corinthians:3:11-15). Chapter 16 — "He will guide you into all truth" (v. 13) is the ministry of the Holy Spirit completing the teaching of Jesus. We find this in the Epistles. "And he will show you things to come" (v. 13) is revelation. "He shall glorify me" (v. 14) — all of this is the unfolding of Christ's person and His ministry. I consider verse 28 to be the key to this Gospel. The eternal Son came to the earth for one purpose — to redeem man. When the mission is accomplished, He will return to the Father. This is the movement in the Gospel of John. Though they believe He is the Messiah, they still don't comprehend His death, resurrection, and ascension. He has painted a black picture in this chapter; persecution is coming — "They have hated me and they will hate you; it will be rough going in the world — but be of good cheer! I have overcome the world" (see 5:33). His victory is our victory. Chapter 17 — Believers and the world: (1) (2) (3) (4) Given to Christ out of the world (v. 6) Left in the world (v. 11) Not of the world (v. 14) Hated by the world (v. 14)
(5) Kept from the evil one (v. 15) (6) Sent into the world (v. 18) (7) Manifested in unity before the world (v. 23) Christ prays this for His own: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) preservation (v. 11) joy — fullness of the Spirit (v. 13) deliverance — from evil (v. 15) set apart — "sanctify" (v. 17) unity, "be one" — not union (v. 21) fellowship — "be with me" (v. 24) satisfaction — "behold my glory" (v. 24)
Are you finding it rough going down here? Are you having problems in this world? He said you would. But He has prayed for you, and the Father always answers His prayers. Chapter 18 — Notice the majesty and meekness of Jesus. Apparently He spent His nights under the open sky — born in a stable; arrested, not in a fine home, but in a garden. For a brief moment He revealed His glory (v. 6), showing that there could have been no arrest without His cooperation. Jesus is in complete charge (vv. 8, 9), even telling them whom to arrest and whom not to arrest. Why did Peter lop off Malchus' ear? Because he was a fisherman and not a swordsman — he was aiming for his head. Why was Peter not arrested? Because our Lord was in command. "The cup" is the cross; Jesus came to die (v. 11). Annas (v. 13), father-in-law of the high priest, was formerly high priest. Clever and satanic, he knew how to handle Rome. It was he who plotted the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus. The trial was a mockery; they had already decided that He was going to die (v. 14). If they had entered the home of a Gentile, they would have been polluted (v. 28) and unable to eat the Passover. In the name of religion they were plotting the death of the very One who is the fulfillment of Passover! Are you religious, or are you really joined to Christ? Only Rome executed by crucifixion (v. 32, cf. kjv@Psalms:22). He is not saying (v. 36) that His kingdom will not be established on this earth. "Of" means that it is not built on power structure and politics as are the kingdoms of this world. Chapter 19 — If Jesus was innocent, Pilate should have released Him; if He was guilty, he should have crucified Him — beating Him was a miscarriage of justice (v. 1). He thought it would satisfy Jesus' accusers (vv. 4, 5).
If you had seen Jesus it would have broken your heart — He was beaten beyond recognition. He did not even look human kjv@Isaiah:52:14). Hebrew was the language of religion; Greek was the language of culture, philosophy, and learning; Latin was the language of law and power. The superscription was written in the 3 languages for the 3 great sections of humanity (v. 20). Here is a man who was a carpenter, unheard of beyond the boundaries of that little land out in the hinterlands of the Empire. He dies on a cross as a criminal. And His gospel, the fact that He died for others, is to be preached throughout the world. More than 2000 years later, in a world of turmoil, this is still the hope of the world, the only hope for humanity. Notice it is "when" they had crucified Jesus (v. 23), past tense. Not one of the Gospel writers gives the details. And God pulled down a veil of darkness for 3 hours while the transaction was taking place between the Father and the Son. They shot dice for His garment (v. 24) to fulfill a little detail of prophecy kjv@Psalms:22:18). That day while He was hanging on the cross, 28 prophecies were fulfilled. What was finished (v. 30)? Your redemption and mine was finished. By crucifying their own Savior, trying to observe the Passover that speaks of Him, they are fulfilling prophecy. Compare kjv@John:19:36 with kjv@Exodus:12:46; kjv@Numbers:9:12; kjv@Psalms:34:20; and kjv@John:19:37 with kjv@Zechariah:12:10 and kjv@Revelation:1:7. Chapter 20 — Jesus came back from the dead on Sunday (v. 1), and from then on believers have met together on the first day of the week. Apparently Mary Magdalene came out ahead of the other women. When she saw the sepulchre open, she turned and left. When the other women arrived, she was probably halfway to the home of John. Notice that Peter is staying with John. After Peter's base denial, John had taken him in. What was remarkable about seeing "the linen clothes lying" (v. 5)? Remember that Joseph and Nicodemus had prepared the body for burial kjv@John:19:40). They sealed in the body with 100 pounds of ointment, wrapped it with strips of linen cloth, and prepared it like a mummy. Each finger was wrapped separately, then the hand, then the arms were strapped to the body and the body was wound. John and Peter knew that He could not have gotten out of that encasement. It would have been physically impossible to get that body out of graveclothes without unwinding them. "He saw" is a prolonged inspection (v. 8) which convinced John — he "believed." Resurrection was the only answer. Mary did not recognize Him (v. 14), not because He was so changed, but she wasn't expecting to see Him at all. She had great love and concern, but no faith. "Touch me not" (v. 17) is "do not cling to me," and He gives the reason — "I am not yet ascended." Like the high priest on the Day of Atonement,
He was on His way to present His sacrifice in heaven. I believe His blood will be in heaven throughout eternity to remind us of the price that was paid. The disciples knew Him (v. 20) even before He showed His wounds. It is amazing that His wounds are still there in His glorified body. He will bear the scars of sin for eternity so that you and I can be presented blameless and without blemish kjv@Ephesians:5:27). During the interval between His ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, these disciples needed help. So our Lord "breathed" into them eternal life by giving them the Spirit of God (v. 22). What will remit sin (v. 23)? The gospel. The gospel must be preached before sin can be remitted. Thomas needlessly spent a miserable week of doubt and darkness (vv. 24, 25), but then he gives the highest testimony to the Lord Jesus (v. 28). There are 11 recorded appearances of Jesus before His ascension, but these are recorded that we might believe (v. 31). John gives a very clear reason for his purpose in writing his Gospel. Chapter 21 — After breakfast is over and they are sitting around, Jesus asks 3 questions of Simon Peter, gets 3 affirmations, and gives 3 exhortations. His first question (v. 15) is, "Do you love me?" using the Greek word agapao, meaning "love with all your heart." Peter's answer is, "I have an affection (phileo in the Greek) for you." Peter, who had insisted that he would die for Him and that same night denied that he even knew Him, is not boasting anymore. Keenly conscious of his own failure, he is being completely honest and is grieved that he cannot come up to the level of agapao. Notice that on the basis of his love — so weak that he is ashamed of it — Christ commissions him, "Feed my lambs." I. Interrogation 1. agapao 2. agapao 3. phileo II. Affirmation 1. phileo 2. phileo 3. phileo III. Exhortation 1. Feed my little lambs 2. Discipline my lambs 3. Feed my lambs
You and I must pass through that gate of affirmation before we can serve Him!
OUTLINE: I. Prologue — incarnation, Chapter 1:1-18 A. Word is God, vv. 1-3 B. Word became flesh, 5:14 C. Word revealed God, 5:18 II. Introduction, Chapter 1:19-51 A. Witness of John the Baptist, vv. 19-36 Jesus is Revealer of God (v. 36); Redeemer of man (v. 29) B. Witness of Andrew, vv. 37-42 Jesus is the Messiah Christ (v. 41) C. Witness of Philip, vv. 43-46 Jesus is fulfillment of Old Testament (v. 45) D. Witness of Nathanael, vv. 47-51 Jesus is Son of God, King of Israel (v. 49) III. Witness of works and words ("signs" 20:30-31), Chapters 2 — 12 A. Jesus at marriage in Cana (1st work), Chapter 2:1-12 B. Jesus cleanses temple during Passover in Jerusalem (1st word), Chapter 2:13-22 Jesus is Resurrection (v. 22) C. Jesus interviews Nicodemus in Jerusalem (2nd word), Chapters 2:23 — 3:36 Jesus must die for sins of world (3:15) D. Jesus interviews woman at well in Sychar (3rd word), Chapter 4:1-45 Jesus is giver of Water of Life E. Jesus heals nobleman's son in Capernaum (2nd work), Chapter 4:46-54 F. Jesus heals man at pool of Bethesda (3rd work), Chapter 5 Jesus is equal with God G. Jesus feeds 5,000 on east of Sea of Galilee (4th work & word), Chapter 6 Jesus is Bread of Life H. Jesus teaches at Feast of Tabernacles in temple (5th word), Chapter 7 Jesus is Water of Life; promises the Holy Spirit I. Jesus in temple forgives woman taken in adultery (6th word), Chapter 8 Jesus is Light of World J. Jesus opens eyes of man born blind in Jerusalem (5th work), Chapter 9 1. Record of miracle, vv. 1-7
2. Reaction to miracle, vv. 8-41 K. Jesus is Good Shepherd (7th word), Chapter 10 1. Humanity — Christ in form of servant, vv. 1-21 2. Deity — Christ equal with God, vv. 22-42 L. Jesus raises Lazarus from dead in Bethany (6th work), Chapter 11 M. Witness of Jew and Gentile to Jesus, Chapter 12 1. Jesus comes to Bethany for supper, vv. 1-11 2. Jesus comes to Jerusalem — tearful entry, vv. 12-19 3. Jesus comes to Greeks, vv. 20-26 4. Jesus comes to His hour, vv. 27-36 5. Jesus comes to end of public ministry, vv. 37-50 IV. Witness of Jesus to His witnesses, Chapters 13 — 17 Upper Room Discourse A. Jesus washes feet of disciples, Chapter 13 Picture of His present ministry B. Jesus comforts His disciples, Chapter 14 Announces His second coming C. Jesus is genuine vine; disciples are branches, Chapter 15 New relationship D. Jesus will send Holy Spirit during His absence, Chapter 16 New ministry of Holy Spirit E. The Lord's prayer, Chapter 17 1. Jesus prays for Himself, vv. 1-5 2. Jesus prays for disciples, vv. 6-19 3. Jesus prays for His church, vv. 20-26 V. Witness to world, Chapters 18 — 20 A. Arrest and trial of Jesus, Chapter 18 1. Arrest in Gethsemane; trial before Annas, vv. 1-14 2. First denial by Simon Peter, vv. 15-18 3. Trial before high priest, vv. 19-24 4. Second denial by Simon Peter, vv. 25-27 5. Trial before Pilate, vv. 28-40 B. Death of Jesus at Golgotha; burial in tomb of Joseph, Chapter 19 C. Resurrection of Jesus; appearances to Mary, disciples, Thomas, Chapter 20 VI. Epilogue — glorification, Chapter 21 The resurrected Jesus is still God Lord of our wills — directs our service (v. 6) Lord of our hearts — motive for service (vv. 15-17) Lord of our minds — lack of knowledge no excuse from service (v. 22)
Another division of the Gospel of John: kjv@John:1 — 1 kjv@2John:13 — 17 kjv@John:18 — 21 LIGHT LOVE LIFE
These notes, prepared by J. Vernon McGee, are for the purpose of giving assistance to the listeners of the THRU THE BIBLE RADIO program. They are to be used with the Bible and will be more meaningful as you look up all the Scripture references. Due to the necessary brevity of both notes and broadcasts, a list of recommended books is included for those wanting a more detailed study. These books may be obtained from a Christian library or bookstore or ordered from the publishers.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Gaebelein, Arno C. The Gospel of John. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1925. (Fine exposition) Harrison, Everett F. John: The Gospel of Faith. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1962. (A survey) Hendriksen, William. Gospel of John. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1954. Ironside, H. A. Addresses on the Gospel of John. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1942. Kelly, William. An Exposition of the Gospel of John. Oak Park, Illinois: Bible Truth Publishers, 1898. Kent, Homer A., Jr. Fight in the Darkness: Studies in the Gospel of John. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1975. (Excellent for personal or group study) Meyer, F. B. The Gospel of John. Fort Washington, Pennsylvania: Christian Literature Crusade, n.d. (Devotional) Morgan, G. Campbell. The Gospel According to John. Old Tappan, New Jersey: Fleming H. Revell Company, n.d. Pentecost, J. Dwight. The Words and Works of Jesus Christ. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1981. Pentecost, J. Dwight. The Parables of our Lord. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1982. Pink, Arthur W. The Gospel of John. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1945. (Comprehensive) Robertson, A. T. Epochs in the Life of the Apostle John. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1935. Ryle, J. C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels. 4 vols. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, n.d. Scroggie, W. Graham. The Gospel of John. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, n.d. (Good outlines) Tenney, Merrill C. John: The Gospel of Belief. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1948. Van Ryn, August. Meditations in John. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, n.d. Vine, W. E. John: His Record of Christ. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1948. Vos, Howard F. Beginnings in the Life of Christ. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1975. (Excellent, inexpensive survey)
SAMPLE SUMMARY FOR EACH CHAPTER (for your personal study) 1. Theme of chapter—
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"Lack of women in ICT is an absolute scandal": MP calls for gender equality measures
MP for Newcastle Upon Tyne Chi Onwurah has called for reflection among the UK games industry on the issue of gender equality in issues such as employment, skills and more. The MP called the imbalance of women working in information and communications technology roles – including the games industry – an "absolute scandal", and called on the industry to provoke real change.
Speaking at the GameHorizon conference in Newcastle yesterday, Onwurah underlined the problems with information and communications technology training in UK schools, stating that for every 11 boys in a single O-Level computing class, there is on average only one female student.
Onwurah recently backed International Girls in ICT day, a campaign which sees events taking place to raise awareness of roles in the computing, engineering and game development sectors – to name a few.
But during the GameHorizon talk Onwurah stressed that there is still a visible lack of careers advice for girls in general, and that the these industries are still framed as male-centric. The MP suggested that while the figures show a great imbalance between males and female employees actively working in game development, Westminster is sympathetic, but currently unwilling to take the steps needed to trigger change.
Onwurah explained, "The Government's position is – they offered lots of warm words of support – but they don't believe in targeting girls. They believe in raising the profile of ICT generally, rather than just girls. Again, I'd say that – having a lot of experience in this industry – this 'gender-blindness' approach is not going to work. It hasn't worked so far.
"The lack of women in ICT is an absolute scandal which shames us as a country. But I'd also say that it's a loss to the country economically, and it's a loss to the sector. So it's a loss to the country in having a talent pool which is only half the size it could be.
"The Livingstone home skills review of video games and visual effects said that UK growth was being held back by a lack of skills in videogaming. It's no wonder if we're excluding half of the population. It's also a loss to women because they don't have entry to these really exciting and fulfilling careers, and also relatively well-paid careers.
"So on average salaries in technology are 50% higher than salaries elsewhere. That's one of the main reasons why we have such a gender pay-gap. It represents a loss to the industry, because who knows what kind of innovative and exciting games could be developed, if they were developed by women.
"The tangible, hugely important loss is that technology will never have a position of merit at the heart of our society and economy if it is made by a narrow section of society. So to drive forward our economy – particularly sustainably in the long term – ICT needs to be a strong part of our society and culture.
"Given the economic, social, climatic impact of ICT, and given the challenges we face, we really can't allow ICT to be an exclusively-male occupation. Gender balance in ITC is a critical issue."
You can discuss the matter and keep track of the issue of gender inequality in the sector over on Onwurah's official site.
This has become a growing issue lately, and most recently Tomb Raider writer Rhianna Pratchett has discussed the impact of her #1reasonwhy and #1reasontobe Twitter campaigns that call on industry professionals to come forward and discuss the matter at hand. Find out what Pratchett said of the issue here.
What is your take on the above? What can and should be done to redress the balance of females working in ICT? Let us know below.


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Customer First…Now, A FaceBook Friend and More!
How many times have we met people and then become Facebook friends? Lots!!
But once in awhile you meet someone you connect with because you share so many of the same passions!
Julie June Stewart wandered into our shop almost a year ago to the date…in August 2014.
She found this gorgeous purple hat…said she wanted to wear it to the races. She's crazy about horse racing!! Me too!! And I'm very fond of hats also! I've tucked my Kentucky Derby hat in a closet, ready for the day I finally get on a plane for Churchill Downs.
We hit it off right away. As she wandered around the store we visited about our love for antiques, horses, hats, animals, and writing. She's an accomplished writer. One of her latest articles features animals on the backside (of the track) who live with the horses. Her delightful essays always include adorable photos.
Last year, after she returned home, we became FaceBook friends, and we've stayed connected.
When Julie messaged me she was in town and wanted to come by our shop, I was overjoyed! She's an Airspace Program Manager for Disasters and has been extremely busy with all our fires here in Northern California. I knew her time was limited, but feel privileged she took an hour or so to visit…and shop with us!
I'll miss her, but know we'll stay in touch via FaceBook…and of course, I'll be able to read all her wonderful columns! Thanks Julie for stopping by!
You can follow Julie June Stewart on Twitter and read her essays in America's Best Racing.


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When you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
It was the day before Father's Day. Hank, a ten-year-old, and his dad were in a store together, but in different aisles. Hank was penniless and still hadn't figured out what to give his father the next day. His eyes found a display of golf balls—his father's favorite brand. Hank knew his father would love those balls! Quickly, he hid a box of three balls under his shirt. Almost immediately, though, Hank was uncomfortable. He realized he'd done wrong. Reluctantly, he returned the box to the shelf and walked away.
Years later, Hank admitted to his dad that he still felt awful about the Father's Day he didn't give a card or gift. His father replied, "Son, I remember that year. I watched you take those balls off the shelf that day in the store. I suspected you were about to steal them for me, and I felt so sad. But then you put them back. You probably thought I was hurt that you didn't give me a present, but watching you return those balls was the best Father's Day present I ever received."
This tale of Hank and his father, inspired by an anonymous story in God's Little Devotional Book for Dads, serves as an important reminder of God's promise to always provide a "way out" of temptation. Tomorrow, why don't you share 1 Corinthians 10:13—along with the story of Hank and the golf balls—with your kids?
What are the biggest temptations facing your family right now?
How can you help each other find the "way out" God promises?
Dear God, sometimes it is so hard to resist the allures that surround us. Thank You for the promise of a way out of every tempting situation. We humbly ask that You show our children the way out when they too are tempted. Amen.
- From Night Light For Parents, by Dr. James & Shirley Dobson
Copyright © 2000 by James Dobson, Inc. All rights reserved.
Illustration adapted from God's Little Devotional Book for Dads (Tulsa, Okla.: Honor Books, 1995).


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For some reasons, the Google Toolbar is no longer can be used for the latest Firefox version 5 and above. So you may consider NOT to update your Firefox if you really like Google Toolbar like me. Dear Firefox, I hope I don't need to make you the top 1 reason that I don't want to use you like Google Chrome.
2 key features I love Google toolbar are "PageRank" and "Bookmark" as mentioned in my previous post. For bookmark, I think the easiest way is to access "google.com/bookmarks" directly and I think it is still okay without the toolbar. Unlike for Google Page Rank checker website, it is very inconvenient. First, you need to copy and paste the URL to the website. Second, you need to key-in the words verification. Third, you need to click and wait. I really feel this is very not efficient at all!
So I found this awesome "WebRank" toolbar as an alternative to the pagerank feature in Google toolbar. To install this in Firefox or Goole Chrome, please check out the following download links:
- Firefox Add-Ons
- Chrome Extension (has bugs)
List of Useful WebRank Features
This fella has a lot of SEO related features such as Google Pagerank, Alexa Rank and Pages Indexed in search engine, number of backlinks, bookmarks, whois lookup and not forget the toolbar customization. Out of all these features, only 2 features that I think are useful
- Google PageRank
- Whois Lookup
Good luck and have fun playing with this WebRank toolbar!


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cbaker_admin wrote:TEBE has many options and it would be difficult for me to tell you how to set each one. The best way would be for you to get into TEBE Options > What to backup, uncheck everything then check items one at a time (attempting a backup between changes). That way you should be able to determine which item TEBE is having trouble with.
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Investors make a killing in banking, FMCG MFs
Mutual fund equity schemes which only invest in sectors such as banks and fast moving consumer products (FMCG) have emerged top performers across product categories in 2012. But these schemes face stiff challenges to repeat such outperformance in 2013.
The outlook for bank shares will depend on the extent of policy rate cuts next year, while shares of consumer goods face a stiff task of justifying their steep valuations in the wake of a slowdown in consumption.
Banking and FMCG schemes have both returned roughly 47 per cent on an average since January. Though the banking schemes could not beat their benchmark, the Bankex, which rose 55 per cent, they comprehensively beat the key stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, and diversified equity schemes.
FMCG schemes just about matched their benchmark's performance. The Sensex and Nifty have risen almost 25 per cent, while broader equity schemes grew 27-35 per cent so far in 2012.
While investors are optimistic about bank shares' prospects in 2013 on hopes of rate cuts, there are worries about asset quality.
"We expect asset quality to continue to deteriorate in India. With only a mild rebound in growth expected in 2013, we expect asset quality indicators to continue to weaken," said JPMorgan in its recent report on Asian banks.
"With the highest NPL (non performing loans) ratios, the fact that it also has among the lowest capital ratios and lowest reserve coverage ratios adds to our concerns about the Indian banking system's fundamentals," it said.
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Investors make a killing in banking, FMCG MFs
What could come as a relief to banks is the potential rally in government bonds if the Reserve Bank of India cuts rates. This could result in gains from their bond portfolios that can be used to clean up their bad loan books.
"Interest rate cuts, likely in early part of next year, will fuel rally in bond prices," said Sujoy Das, fixed income head at Religare Mutual Fund.
Fund managers said private sector banks would be preferred over their public sector peers because of their superior asset quality.
"Mid-sized private sector banks have been able to manage to contain NPAs well," said Navneet Munot, chief investment officer, SBI Mutual Fund.
But, the optimism surrounding mergers and acquisitions among smaller banks following passage of the banking Bill has driven up their valuations significantly.
As a result, shares of smaller banks could see limited upsides. "Large-cap banking stocks have room left for further upside," said Kaushik Dani, equity head at Peerless Mutual Fund.
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Investors make a killing in banking, FMCG MFs
Fund managers might struggle to churn out the returns they got from FMCG stocks in 2012 in the coming year.
These shares could underperform the market over the next few months, on worries over steep stock valuations and signs of business slowdown, which was seen after the disappointing second quarter results.
The rally so far this year has driven up valuations of FMCG shares, measured by the price to earnings (PE) ratio, to 30-40 times estimated earnings. The Sensex is trading at an estimated PE ratio of 15 times.
Analysts said these valuations are sustainable only if companies' earnings growth stays at 20-30 per cent. Second quarter earnings saw earnings growth fall below this number.
Sunil Singhania, head of equity at Reliance Mutual Fund, had recently told Business Standard, he would rather wait for valuations in FMCG to come down to reasonable levels.
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Toni L. P. Kelner Kensington, Oct 2001, 22.00, 288 pp. ISBN 1575668386 Laura and Richard Fleming should be getting ready for the Christmas holiday in their Boston home especially with Laura five months pregnant. However, her cousin Vasti from Byerly, North Carolina pleads with the Flemings to come visit her and neither one can say no. Vasti wants Richard, a Shakespearean professor at Boston College to direct the production of A Christm...
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Kensington, Feb 2003, 22.00, 269 pp. ISBN 1575668408 It has been seven months since Richard and Laura have given birth to their daughter Alice but they are still basking in the afterglow and are acting like typical doting parents. Laura has no intention of leaving her Boston home and going to visit her relatives in her hometown of Byerly. However, when she gets a call saying that Aunt Margie eloped with the town's wealthiest citizen Big Bill Wa...


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Equity futures are higher this morning, breaking above the range that we've been in for the past few trading days after making a new low yesterday. This action does bring into play the possibility that we created a wave 5 bottom yesterday to finish wave 1 of 3 down, and are now setting off on a wave 2 bounce. If that is true, keep in mind that it should be a sharp retrace that is meant to draw in as much money as possible.
Below is a 10 minute chart taken right after the open showing Fibonacci levels for a possible retrace. The 38.2% is just above 1090, and the 50% retrace (the most common) is at 1100. Note that a rise up to the 1090 level fills a large gap of which there are many from the wave 1 decline in many indices and issues:
Meanwhile, the dollar is slightly lower, bonds are slightly lower, oil is higher ($76), and gold is flat.
Housing Starts for July FELL from June, despite media headlines suggesting otherwise, and despite Econoday's proclamations below. July came in at a paltry 546,000, down from June's 549,000 (sorry, revising prior months down does not mean that a lower report than the previous month is an improvement "higher"! If this report is worse than the prior report, it is still worse, lol). Consensus was looking for 565k, making this yet another miss. New Home permits were also down, falling from 586k to 565k:
Housing improved in July – but well short of expectations. Housing starts in July posted a modest comeback, rising 1.7 percent after an 8.7 percent decrease in June. The July annualized pace of 0.546 million units came in below the median forecast for 0.565 million units and is down 7.0 percent on a year-ago basis. The July improvement was led by a 32.6 percent bounce back in multifamily starts, following a 33.3 percent drop in June. The single-family component-weighed down by inventories-declined 4.2 percent after dipping 1.7 percent in June.
By region, the gain in starts was led by a 3.9 percent rebound in the South. Other regions declined-the Northeast, down 25.9 percent; the West, down 4.9 percent; and the Midwest, down 1.1 percent.
Looking ahead, permits fell back 3.1 percent, following a 1.6 percent rebound in June. Overall permits stood at an annualized rate of 0.565 million units and are down 3.7 percent on a year-ago basis.
The housing sector improved modestly in July at the headline level. But it largely was a technical rebound in the multifamily component. Single-family construction is slipping as indicated by both starts and permits. Equity futures eased modestly on the news.
Housing improved in July? They must have gotten an arm twisting memo from the Administration or something… I'll have to start checking Provda for better information.
The PPI data did rise somewhat in July, the overall number meeting expectations for a .2% rise, and the "core" rate exceeding .1% prediction by rising .3%. Here we are seeing hot money GAMES in both oil and food that are keeping these numbers higher than they would be otherwise. Oil had been run up despite rising inventories and falling demand – now we have food going parabolic on the back of manipulation and hot money. These large swings ripple through the supply chain making these readings swing. Keep in mind that government inflation numbers do not track housing well… actually they don't track much of anything well, but here they are:
Inflation at the producer level was mixed as higher food prices caused a rebound at the headline level. The overall PPI increased 0.2 percent in July, following a 0.5 percent fall in June. The July boost matched analysts' forecast. At the core level, the PPI gained 0.3 percent, following a 0.1 percent uptick in June. The market median expectation called for a 0.1 percent rise.
For the latest month, energy posted a 0.9 percent decrease while food prices jumped 0.7 percent. Bumping the core rate up were light trucks, up 1.5 percent; autos, up 0.3 percent, and pharmaceuticals, up 0.7 percent.
The surge in food prices was fresh and dried vegetables, up 9.8 percent; fresh fruits, up 3.8 percent; and fresh eggs, up 19.4 percent. Within energy, home heating oil dropped 3.5 percent while gasoline declined 2.2 percent. Residential gas and electricity rose 3.1 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
For the overall PPI, the year-on-year rate increased to 4.1 percent from 2.7 percent in June (seasonally adjusted). The core rate rose to 1.5 percent from 1.0 percent the prior month. On a not seasonally adjusted basis for July, the year-ago the headline PPI was up 4.2 percent while the core was up 1.5 percent.
Manufacturers managed to get through isolated price increases to retailers but based on the CPI, costs generally are not being passed on to the consumer. That could change for food in coming months as margins are slim for retailers.
Here is where I point out that total consumer credit is down and still falling for the first time in modern history. Again, any price appreciation is not occurring due to American demand, it is occurring due to American financial engineering backed by government hot money injections into our insolvent financial system. John Williams at shadow stats produces a nice looking total consumer credit chart, note the shadowed portion of the chart and how it has rolled over:
He also just updated M3 which is now contracting at 5.4%, the second largest contraction in modern history (since WWII), only behind the 5.9% contraction recorded this June:
Industrial Production figures for July did rise from June, rising from .1% to 1.0%, beating expectations that were looking for a .6% rise (note the revision downward from positive to negative in June). Here's Econoday:
Manufacturing - which has been a key source of strength for the recovery but faltered in June – showed significant resurgence in the latest month. Overall industrial production in July jumped 1.0 percent, following a revised 0.1 percent down tick in June. The July surge topped the consensus forecast for a 0.6 percent spike.
By components, manufacturing posted a 1.1 percent comeback, following a 0.5 percent decline in June. The boost was broad-based as manufacturing excluding motor vehicles increased 0.6 percent, following a 0.3 percent dip the month before. Rounding out industry group components for July, utilities output was up 0.1 percent while mining advanced 0.9 percent.
By market group, business equipment jumped 1.8 percent and consumer goods posted a 1.1 percent gain. Nonindustrial supplies advanced 0.4 percent and materials were up 0.9 percent.
On a year-on-year basis, overall industrial production slipped to 7.7 percent from 8.2 percent in June.
Capacity utilization jumped to 74.8 percent in July from 74.1 percent the prior month. Analysts had projected a 74.5 percent figure for July.
Today's manufacturing numbers should help offset some disappointment with today's earlier release of housing starts. With favorable earnings, equity futures remain up notably.
The traditional non-NAICS numbers for industrial production may differ marginally from the NAICS basis figures.
Look for this number to be revised downward as well. Manufacturing has been decimated in America in general, it is now a way less important component than it once was. And when demand for goods is down, actually manufacturing goods can lead to rising inventories if the citizens of the country don't have access to jobs or credit. I would look for any rise here to be temporary until the nation's debt saturated condition is markedly improved.
Friday produced a small change in the McClelland Oscillator that may not have been satisfied with yesterday's action. That means you should be on guard for a significant bounce today, continuing the wave 2 bounce that evidently began yesterday morning. I don't know how long to expect it to last, my suspicion would be that it should possibly finish sometime this week, but with options expiration on Friday, we may have to suffer through more fun and frustrating HFT hot money, dark pool fueled, adultless games.


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Astros happy to return home after long layoff
HOUSTON -- The Astros haven't forgotten what it was like to play at home, but one would forgive them given it's been half a month without baseball in Minute Maid Park.
Friday's contest against Seattle is Houston's first home game since a Fourth of July extra-inning loss to Tampa Bay.
Between the All-Star break, two off-days and an eight-game road stretch, it was approximately one week of game action spread over two weeks.
While players weren't exactly shunning home's advantages, they were quick to dismiss the lengthy time away from Minute Maid as a negative.
"As baseball players, you get used to just playing, no matter what," said reliever Wesley Wright. "It's good to be at home and be able to go home at night. But for the actual game itself, it only matters for whether you take the field first or not."
Outfielder Brandon Barnes had a different take, saying he loves being back at home despite having to traverse Tal's Hill in centerfield.
For Barnes, it's a matter of temperature control, as the retractable roof and air conditioning provides ideal playing conditions at all times, even during Houston's humid summer.
"It's always 72 degrees in here," Barnes said. "We take it for granted sometimes, but being in places like St. Louis or Dallas, you feel that heat out there. It's nice to be back home for that alone."
Manager Bo Porter said the All-Star break was nice because it allowed for time with family, but as for baseball purposes, the venue or days off don't particularly matter.
"You know me, and I don't get into scheduling," Porter said, chuckling. "Every day's a Monday. We go to the ballpark and play and that never changes, even if you're tucking yourself in in your own bed."


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What is the latest version of the Data Entry Test -- I have been seeing 2009.
We released our first test set in 1996. It was text based and ran in DOS. A couple years later, we released a Windows 3.1 version, and at the turn of the century we released the Data Entry Test 2000 for Windows 32bit. A major upgrade was released in 2004. Then along came version 2009. It is important to note that the year is not necessarily the last update. As of 2009, we no longer use the year; rather, we use version numbers. The current version of the Data Entry Test, as of 2014, is 5.5.1.


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An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Come join us for our weekly West African Drum Circle! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! All ages and abilities welcome.
$5 suggested donation.
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Maine Mall back open following gas leak
Mall was evacuated for just over 1 hour
The marketing director for the Maine Mall says people were let back into the mall around 2:10 p.m. Sunday.
The mall had been evacuated earlier in the afternoon due to a gas leak.
Lt. Robb Couture with the South Portland Fire Department said a snowplow had struck a gas line.
Craig Gorris, the general manager of the Maine Mall, said the mall was evacuated around 1 p.m. Sunday.
According to Gorris, the fire alarm sounded and an announcement was made throughout the entire mall.
Maine Mall marketing director Stephanie Millette said the gas leak was in one of the mall's service courts, which are the areas where items are brought in and out of the mall, and the way mall employees access storage areas.
According to Millette, a maintenance worker with the mall tried to control the gas leak right after it happened, and the worker may have inhaled some fumes. She did not have any details on the employee's condition.
Couture said a crew with the South Portland Fire Department took the employee to a local hospital, but did not have a condition update on the person.
Millette said firefighters went through the mall, store by store, to check the air quality before allowing people to come back into the mall.
Watch News 8 at 6 and continue to check wmtw.com for the latest on this developing story.


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"I've been flying through silver rings for 18 years, and I never once stopped to ask why." When Nintendo's classic space shooter meets visionary director Wes Anderson, The Fantastic Mr. Star Fox is born. And then he questions his existence.
Wes Anderson's stop-motion animation adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Fantastic Mr. Fox ranks as one of my favorite films of the past decade. Star Fox is one of the most beloved video game characters of all time. Bring them together, and you've got something amazingly depressing.
I don't want an intergalactic hero that constantly seeks to qualify and quantify his existence. I just want him to shoot space bad guys until they explode.
Still, props to the folks at College Humor for coming up with this adorably absurd idea.


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Thank you Mikhayla Bibi for submitting these gorgeous bridal shower pics! Now I'm officially ready to get into the summer wave of entertaining. Not only can we use this Alice in Wonderland theme as bridal inspiration, but of course we can juice up some ideas for serving blue sky desserts and breezy beverages. Note the mason jars for lemonade with the easy to make labels attached with twine, the scooped out mouth watering watermelon, mini lattice apple pies, pops of colorful seating, and more! Enjoy! xoxo
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FASHIONABLE HORSEPLAY: It was photographer Ryan McGinley's idea to shoot Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin's key visual for this season "in the middle of nowhere. I heard about this ranch in California and became obsessed with the idea of going there," he said. McGinley's models for the shoot included Karlie Kloss, a Mercedes-Benz CLA car and a white horse, "which was great to work with. Karlie was fun, too. She is a real tomboy," he added.
The shoot's creative director Jefferson Hack was also present at the Thursday morning press opening for the image and was full of praise for the photographer's work. "He is a total optimist but also a cultural rebel, which is rare," said Hack.
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Ryan may be best known for his photos of the New York underground scene, but he now seems most comfortable capturing a more natural environment. "I'm just finishing up a book on animal photography, which I am really excited about," he revealed.


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In the vast world of furniture, the number of vocabulary terms bandied about seems as long as the dictionary: traditional, modern, contemporary, classic contemporary, Art Deco, revival, Bauhaus, transitional, rustic, cottage, Tuscan, country, industrial, mid-century modern, etc. And these classifications can be broken down even further. For example, traditional furniture can be categorized as Jacobean, Queen Anne, Louis XVI, Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Federal and at least six or eight others.
For those not immersed in the industries of design, decorating and furniture, it can all get a bit muddled and confusing.
To stir the pot more, there are three especially nebulous words: 'antique,' 'vintage' and 'retro.' These are used, sometimes interchangeably, when describing a piece that was created more than 5-10 years ago. To further a better understanding of how the terms differ, the following guide breaks down what each means in the present market.
Antique and Retro
One dictionary defines an antique as "a collectible object that has a high value because of its considerable age." While the word is often used in this way in colloquial conversation, it is not formally correct by the rules of the trade. Simply put, an 'antique' is at least 100 years old. Some antique dealers have proposed shortening the definition to 50 years, but others think this would cheapen the designation. So, while an Art Deco leather armchair from the 1930s may be nice, it is not yet an antique.
The word 'retro' has lately been applied to everything from clothing to art to furniture to music. Unlike 'antique,' this term isn't specifically tied to an item's age, although many feel that to call something retro, its style should be at least 20 years old. Retro is defined as "a style that is imitative or consciously derivative of lifestyles, trends or art forms from the modern past." So, a macramé wall hanging or a chunky orange sofa from the 1970s is retro. But… a similar macramé wall hanging or chunky orange sofa made in 2019 can also be called retro because they are intentional representations of a style that was popular in the past. Note, however, that an 18th-century Chippendale writing desk isn't retro. (It's an antique.) 'Retro' applies only to items and styles from the recent past, going back just a few decades — perhaps not before the 1940s or 1950s. Even so, retro isn't as much about age as it is about a certain style that defines or is identified with a specific time period in the modern past. Much of retro's appeal derives from what is in current memory and depends on consumer nostalgia or fondness for a former era.
Having clarified antique and retro, how does 'vintage' play into all this? Here the lines become a little blurred. Vintage furniture is not old enough to qualify as antique, so the term generally refers to pieces made in the 20th century. Some feel that it can be applied to furniture made as late as the 1990s. So 'vintage' can loosely be used when speaking about items that are between 30 and 100 years old, from Art Deco to mid-century modern to minimalist objects from the last decade of the 20th century.
The word 'vintage' was originally used in winemaking, and in that context, it refers to the specific year or place in which grapes were grown. The term has since crossed over into many other areas. In essence, then, a vintage item is clearly representative of a certain style that was popular at a specific time period in the past, and the item must have been made during that time. That Art Deco leather armchair from the 1930s is definitely vintage, as is the 1950s Johannes Andersen-designed teak coffee table and the sturdy oak entertainment center, circa 1990. All of these pieces were made in the current style of their time — in other words, they're not later reproductions — and can be called vintage.
Lastly, 'vintage' should not be confused with 'old.' Sellers sometimes use the word vintage to describe an object that is several decades old simply because they can ask more for a "vintage" item. But if there is nothing noteworthy about the item that ties it to a certain historical time, place or mode of production, it isn't vintage (just old). Being aware of this distinction can help buyers avoid being overcharged.
Vintage and retro do have some things in common. (Antique, however, is its own category, older than both.) Both can be applied to some items, and that's not necessarily wrong. An Eero Saarinen-designed Tulip Chair from the mid-1950s, for example, is both vintage and retro; it's vintage because it is representative of mid-century modern furniture and made during that period, and it's retro because it represents a definite style that was popular in its time but is no longer in vogue today. But if someone were to make a modern replica of that same Tulip Chair, it would be retro, but not vintage. Again, to be vintage, the piece had to have been made during the time of the style it represents.
Buying and Decorating with Vintage Pieces
Why decorate with vintage furniture? First of all, it exudes a certain sense of culture, artistic interest and a 'cool factor.' An Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair or an Eames Lounge Chair would command attention in any room: they're sleek, stylish and the very epitome of mid-century modern design.
Second, the vintage furniture most valued today was often mass-produced, making it easier to find and less expensive than authentic antique pieces, especially for entry-level collectors. Mass production is nothing to frown on; if a piece was well designed, reflects the era in which it was made and is considered an iconic representation of a certain style, it's worth having. Twentieth-century design is notable for the number of truly great creative artists collaborating with large-scale production lines to bring their work to the public.
And third, vintage furniture — especially case goods like dressers, sideboards, dining tables or other wood pieces — is usually well-built, compared to the glued composites and chipboard of some modern lower-end brands. The fact that a vintage piece has already been around for several decades speaks for the quality of its construction methods and materials. Vintage pieces are much more durable than lower-end brands and tend to hold their value over time.
When decorating with vintage furniture, it's not necessary to select pieces that are all in the same style or from the same era. Vintage items can be mixed and matched to create a unique look in the home, stamping it with personality and a sense of creativity. A room can be uniform or eclectic, and the pleasure in finding and placing each unique object will add to the overall effect of the whole.


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- %22I said%2C hell yeah%2C I am getting a tattoo%2C%22 Pitino said he told his team of his promise
- Senior guard Peyton Siva called the tattoo %22our biggest motivation%22
Louisville played for themselves, for the program's third national championship overall and first under coach Rick Pitino. They played for teammate Kevin Ware, whose leg injury served as a rallying point for the team throughout the Final Four.
They also played for a tattoo.
The agreement came roughly at midseason, Ware said. It was simple: If Louisville went forward and won the national championship, Pitino would have to get a tattoo – with the decision about exactly what the tattoo would say coming later.
"About 12-13 games ago, all of these guys, when they say 'hello' they get a tattoo," Pitino said after the game. "They said if you win the national championship, coach, you are getting a tattoo. I said, hell yeah, I am getting a tattoo."
After Louisville's 82-76 win over Michigan, Pitino needs to follow through on his end of the deal. Don't think the Cardinals have forgotten.
"I think that was our biggest motivation, was to get (Pitino) a tattoo," guard Peyton Siva said.
"It means everything," Ware said, "and I'm gonna hold him to that tattoo he gonna be getting soon."
For the 60-year-old Pitino, the next step will be to come to a decision on multiple fronts, all circling around his new body art. Where should it go? What should it say?
Most of all, how much will it hurt?
"I told some reporters he should get a lower-back tattoo," Siva said. "He said, 'Does it sting?' I said, I don't know. I don't have any tattoos." (Siva is actually no stranger to tattoos: During the Big East tournament, former President Bill Clinton said of Louisville's senior guard, "He was amazing last year. And nice tattoos.")
Neither does forward Luke Hancock, the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player after scoring a combined 42 points in the Cardinals' wins over the Wolverines and Wichita State.
"I don't have any tattoos. But we have a couple of ideas," Hancock said. "I don't think he knew what he was getting into when he signed up for that one."
One idea for Pitino to consider? A name. Siva's name, to be exact.
"You know, get my name," Siva suggested.


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At a not-so-distant point in history, the idea of a woman holding a prominent role in a multi-national or Fortune 500 company was considered a foolish notion. But the tides have turned in the last century — and even more so in the last few years.
The number of women heading companies in prominent roles such as president or chief executive officer (CEO) are growing, as are the number of women sitting on corporate boards. In a 10-year span from 1995, the percentage of female corporate officers increased from 8.7 percent to 16.4 percent, say reports from Catalyst, a notfor profit, women-based organization. Although that's a significant jump, it would still take 40 years or more at that rate for women to catch up to the numbers of men serving as corporate officers.
However, progress is progress. And an additional sign of progress is that fewer corporate officers are judged on their gender these days, but rather on the accomplishments they bring to the business table. Still, despite female CEOs' reluctance to zero-in on their position/gender, it is important to recognize the accomplishments of remarkable women to inspire young women who have aspirations of following in their footsteps.
Every year Forbes magazine compiles a list of the 50 most influential and powerful women in business. For 2007, the list includes some familiar faces and some towatch for newcomers. Here are those women ranked one to 10 from Forbes' list.
1. Indra Nooyi, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo 2. Ann Mulcahy, Chairman and CEO of Xerox 3. Meg Whitman, President and CEO of eBay 4. Angela Braly, President and CEO of Wellpoint 5. Irene Rosenfeld, Chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods 6. Pat Woertz, Chairman, CEO, and President of Archer Daniels Midland 7. Susan Arnold, President, Global Business Units of Procter & Gamble
8. Oprah Winfrey, Chairman of Harpo
9. Andrea Jung, Chairman and CEO of Avon Products 10. Brenda Barnes, Chairman and CEO of Sara Lee
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During my first chemistry test at my new high school, I was surprised to find the guy sitting next to me glancing over at my paper. It took me a moment to realize what he was doing.
"No, he's not cheating," I thought. "He's so smart."
But on the second test there was no denying it. He was clearly looking at my paper.
He wasn't the only cheater. After the first test, a girl in my class discussed it with me in the gym locker room.
"Did you hear papers rustling during the test?" Anne asked me.
"Oh, thank goodness! I had my notebook open under my desk and I was so nervous when the teacher was walking around the room," she said.
Naively, I asked why she did it. Anne looked at me curiously and wrinkled her brow as she just shrugged it off. Cheating—a typical activity that teen-agers engage in. No need to dwell on it.
I, on the other hand, was shocked and appalled. I couldn't believe that a person would cheat on one of the first tests of the year. Talk about starting off on the wrong foot. What offended me most, though, was Anne's indifference.
I soon learned that Anne's view on cheating was not unique. The student union vice president at my high school was forced to resign last fall after she was caught cheating on a chemistry test.
For many students, what was controversial was that she had to resign, not that she cheated. While riding the school's escalator, I overheard a student saying he thought the decision was unjust. "I bet that if you ask anyone in this school, they'll tell you that they've cheated before," he said.
His thinking seems to be that if the majority does something, no matter how dishonest it is, it should be accepted.
And it's not only at my school. After talking to students from several New York City high schools, I discovered that cheating is an accepted part of our academic life.
One senior told me, "Cheating is bad, but when it comes down to either cheating or going to summer school, I'd rather cheat."
All the students I talked to felt like the guy on the escalator—cheating's acceptable because almost everybody does it.
"Everyone cheats every now and then," said one sophomore.
"It's not something to be proud of, but like everyone cheats," said another sophomore.
Why do so many teenagers cheat? For starters, we're under a lot of pressure to perform. From the time we're young, many of us are bombarded with the idea that doing well in school is the surest way to guarantee a successful future.
According to a sophomore I spoke with, many students fear that "their parents, friends, or teachers will be disappointed" if their grades don't measure up. Many also worry about the effect their grades will have on their college acceptance or ability to get scholarships.
Others are simply worried about passing the class and graduating on time. As a friend of mine put it, "Almost all the people I know and have known through school didn't care about 'remaining on top.' They just wanted to pass and get out of school."
And others feel the pressure to cheat because, to them, grades are indicators of success, accomplishment, and character. They think that by getting high grades, students show the world they can measure up to an ideal.
One sophomore told me he sometimes cheats because he doesn't want "to be looked upon as a below-average or unintelligent individual" by doing poorly on a test.
Competition is another reason why some students cheat. For overachievers, every digit and grade counts.
In schools like the one I go to, where grades in the 90s are common, many may feel the need to cheat to keep themselves one step ahead. As the guy who cheated in chemistry explained, "In a competitive academic environment, one needs to take every advantage they can get."
When I transferred to my current high school, I'd expected competitiveness, but I was caught off guard by the attitude toward grades. Earlier this year when transcripts were handed out, I saw my peers scramble to find out each other's averages, down to the decimals.
People I barely knew casually asked me what my transcript average was, oblivious to a little something called manners. The obsession over grades even made people resentful towards the highest scorer on a test. But it was the amount of cheating that bothered me the most.
I thought it was strange that cheating seemed even more rampant at my new high school, where admission involved sitting through a two-and-a-half-hour written test. I assumed that since my school's population was filled with skilled test-takers, they would have less of a need to cheat.
But after hearing stories from other schools, I've come to believe that cheating goes on everywhere. It probably just seems worse at my school—because everyone is so grade-obsessed, they talk about it all the time.
My friend Sarah, a good student with a strong work ethic, is not someone I would have expected to cheat. But one day, joining me at the usual table during lunch period, she announced: "I just had a quiz in Spanish." Then she added, with a laugh, "I cheated through that whole thing."
Her carefree attitude irked me, so I asked her why she did it.
"It's Spanish," was her explanation.
Hold on there. What makes it more acceptable to cheat on a Spanish test than, let's say, a math test? Sarah explained that sometimes people don't prioritize studying for something like a small Spanish quiz when there are more important things, "such as family issues or a larger term paper or exam."
Many students who don't cheat all the time feel that it is "OK" to cheat in certain situations, although how they determine that is complex.
Some people believe that when a test really counts, students won't cheat because the consequences of getting caught are too high. One friend doesn't cheat on major exams like the SAT or "major subject tests" because of this.
Students might also cheat in a class that isn't being taught well, out of spite, or in a class that they view as too easy, uninteresting, or unimportant to bother studying for. Others cheat on the subject that is hardest for them.
Even though I still think cheating is wrong, I too am starting to feel the pressure to take the cheater's way out. The demands of high school and being a teenager are so overwhelming at times that I don't get to study for a science or history quiz. Cheating becomes the more appealing option when the other choice is to fail.
Fan Yi was 16 when she wrote this story. She attended Hunter College after graduating from high school.


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I can not sleep! I am sitting motionless, completely still, listening to the rain falling hard outside my window. It feels as time ceased and I am lingering in a dark void.
Today was my final recital and I got my diploma with flying colours. Naturally I am overfilled by emotions, relief, happiness, love, pride, emptiness, nostalgia! It took me ten years to get here which is very little for that sort of thing but it is almost a third of my life and my entire adulthood! I can not stop thinking.. Well good, now what?
In one hand, I am a certified soprano, I could start a career and on the other I always thought that would be the end of the line for me! I was stretched too thin to get here and I kept pushing myself forward by thinking, just a little bit more, you can do it. I persevered but what I have not thought out, was the fact I do not want to quit! I do not care if I am not doing that professionally(I can not afford the time or the effort of that pursuit), but I just have to sing! When I perform I feel close to the Goddess, it is spiritual and it takes all I got!
I do not know how it is all going to work out timewise but ever since I came home I can not stop crying and that says something!! I will find the time! At the beginning of the year an operatic theatrical team asked me to join them, I think I will do that!
I was never good in dealing with endings, so I have to make it into a new beginning! Because I realised my musical side is not just something I can turn off!
Forgive my long rant, but you all know by now, you act as my extremely underpaid therapists!
About songs and endings
I can not sleep! I am sitting motionless, completely still, listening to the rain falling hard outside my window. It feels as time ceased and I am lingering in a dark void.
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6 comments:
- mxtodis123 said...
Congratulations. What a great accomplishment.
- January 26, 2014 at 2:29 AM
- angela said...
Congratulations a,d very well done. Of cause your emotional all that time and energy and now that part of it is over. I day go for it. If ite too much you can moderate it to fit into your life. But if you don't then the " what if's" I'll always linger in the back of your head.
Good luck xxxx
- January 26, 2014 at 12:00 PM
- Leanna said...
Congratulations, my dear!! I am so proud of you! You finally did it! As for the rant, you're just letting off steam from all the pressure you went through. I'm really so proud!
- January 26, 2014 at 9:04 PM
- Optimistic Existentialist said...
Congratulations! And I love your introspective writing.
- January 26, 2014 at 9:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
Congratulations to you my friend.
- January 27, 2014 at 2:15 AM
- rose of Walk in the Woods, LLC said...
Big, beautiful, bountiful blessings to you! What a wonderful achievement.
Clearly, this is an integral part of you, and you're right, you can't turn it off. Nor "should" you. That operatic theatrical team sounds like a wonderful and fitting opportunity ~ for you *and* the goddess.
- January 31, 2014 at 12:09 PM


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What Makes Private Labels Click in India?
While India's retail industry continues to scale new heights each year, the private-label area in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arena has shown incredible consistency and potential. In fact, Nielsen estimates that India's private-label market will grow fivefold to reach the USD half billion mark by 2015. With a projection like that, India's private-label sector is better poised than its counterparts in other emerging economies. It also highlights shifting attitudes and perceptions with respect to brand loyalty.
Food Dominates India's Private-Label Market
The food category alone accounts for 76 percent of the total sales in private label, and within this, some areas are making bigger waves than others. Packaged grocery, for example, has a particularly dominant position, as it pulls in a whopping 53 percent of total sales.
While segments within the foods category like packaged rice, packaged atta and pure ghee have garnered the highest value sales, a few private-label segments are generating sales that are stronger than their modern trade equivalents.
In the non-food category, household cleaners hold the top position, accounting for nearly half (48%) of the private-label sales. Personal care, fabric care and the general category are other segments which contribute significantly to non-food.
What's Driving the Change?
To identify what drives the private-label market, it's crucial to understand the characteristics of the modern shopper. With growing levels of disposable income, shoppers are far more open to experimentation than ever before. With the rise of modern trade, the perceptions about grocery shopping have changed. Rather than viewing shopping as a chore, more and more Indians are finding it to be a more pleasurable experience.
The format has also triggered the transformation of the shopping experience from being a necessity to becoming a sensorial experience with less dependence on planning and a fixed list of brands. Interestingly, we find that consumers sometimes choose private labels in certain categories because of the assurance they get from knowing that they can interact directly with the retailer during their shopping trip.
Not all categories have achieved private-label success
In spite of the robust growth in the private-label market, certain categories have yet to make successful inroads. For example, baby care and baby foods products have been less successful. Retailers can help overcome the challenges that certain product categories face by enhancing in-store awareness, increasing visibility and providing value for money options.
As private labels gain traction, national brands need to focus more on differentiating their products to prevent shoppers from switching. Considering the steady growth rate of private labels through modern trade, it looks as though India's fast-moving consumer goods market will continue to diversify with increasing levels of private label and national brand products on offer.


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