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Casa Mono Loco: 3 BR / 3 BA villa/house in Los Suenos Resort, Sleeps 10 in Punta Leona
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All new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and the most fabulous kitchen view of the Pacific Ocean! New, luxury bathrooms as of October 2012!
As seen on the "Today Show" (Matt Lauer gushed; you will, too!); and in "Conde Nast Traveler" magazine: Casa Mono Loco is located within the Los Sueños Resort & Marina--specifically within the exclusive, gated Los Suenos Resort community of Vista Tres Bahias with its multi-million dollar villas and mansions (no condos in the mix here; only private, detached homes)--yet it offers secluded splendor within the resort. With dramatic, spectacular vistas of Bahia Herradura, the resort and the surrounding rain forest and nature preserve, Casa Mono Loco also affords maximum privacy.
The open and clever design of Casa Mono Loco allows one to experience the monkeys, toucans, scarlet macaws, other sights and the sounds of the surrounding lush, tropical rain forest from the comfort of your private Shangri La. The villa was designed by Ronald Zurcher, Costa Rica's most renowned architect. His other celebrated projects include the Four Seasons Papagayo, and the Marriott San Jose. Casa Mono Loco is one of the country's architectural treasures, and you can experience it yourself--a privilege afforded to few
Amenities of the casa include: Sonos music system (access millions of recordings in all genres of music), wifi, satellite TV, VOIP (Vonage) with free telephone calls to the U.S. and Canada, outdoor gas grill, washer and dryer (we even supply your laundry detergent).
Three air-conditioned bedrooms and three bathrooms; every bedroom has a flat panel television. But who wants to watch TV when the stunning view of the rain forest, Bahia Herradura, and the Pacific Ocean captivates ones imagination?! Every bedroom is privileged with this incomparable, magnificent view. The master with king-sized bed is a detached pavilion, providing maximum privacy. Beds are dressed with 500-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. The Dome Room bedroom has two full beds and a domed ceiling. The Coral Room bedroom has two double beds. Did we mention that every room has a spectacular ocean view? The living area is an open air rancho (pavilion with thatched roof) with ceiling fans and speakers for the Sonos music system, or plug in your own iPod or iPad or other device. Beyond the fabulous indoor-outdoor living space is the pool with an infinity edge that melds into the blues of Herradura Bay.
Casa Mono Loco is the only house on the very quiet road! If you seek tranquility and to be at one with nature but desire the luxurious comforts of fine linens, fixtures, finishes and aesthetic beauty in both the built and natural environments, then this is the home for you. Yet you'll have access to all the amenities of the Los Suenos Resort, including the two spas, marina, shops, restaurants, championship golf course, room service from the Marriott Hotel, casino and more just two minutes away by car.
The maximum occupancy is strictly enforced. If you anticipate the possibility of having a group that exceeds the occupancy stated for this accommodation, then you should either book different accommodations that allow for a higher occupancy, or book additional accommodations (such as a second condo or villa). Guests who exceed the stated occupancy will be evicted with no refund for the unused portion of their stay.
To be clear, Casa Mono Loco is located within the resort (don't be misled by those whose villas are merely "near" the resort or are accessed by driving "through" the resort). Casa Mono Loco is INSIDE Los Suenos Resort.Due to the steepness of the Vista Tres Bahias road, a car is recommended.
Villa rental includes daily housekeeping, wifi, VOIP (Vonage) for free calls to/from North America, and full concierge services> Mead Brown guests are privileged with complimentary access to the resort's private beach club.
Los Sueños Resort and Marina is a family friendly resort that offers something for everyone, including the smallest visitors. With its 200-slip international marina and the signature billfish tournament series; spectacular view properties; private beach club with fountains and an extensive free-form pool with swim-up bar plus shower and change facilities; challenging par-72, 18-hole eco-golf course designed by Ted Robinson, Jr.; four-star Marriott Hotel and its six restaurants; 600-hundred acre rain forest preserve; tennis court; gymnasium; the Marina Village, including an art gallery, the cigar shop La Casa del Habano, Blush Salon and Spa, DVD rentals and Internet cafe; The Terrace Lounge, Dolce Vita Coffee and Sweets, El Galeon Restaurant and Martini Bar, Bambu Sushi and Asian Cuisine, Lanterna Ristorante Italiano, The Hook Up Bar and Restaurant, Scotiabank, Jimmy T's Provisions fine foods and meats, Los Sueños Marine Supply Store, clothing boutique, and National Car Rental, Los Sueños is truly Central America's premier destination resort and marina community.
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Between the listserv being abuzz with discussions of hospice and my mother's recent death (thank you but it was a blessing—her Alzheimer's was at end stage), I am going to take my bully pulpit and discuss what we do and why we do it. When I first moved to nephrology from orthopedics, I had more patients die in the first month than I had in 10 years of orthopedics. This is the 'secret' of nephrology—we have a higher death rate than oncology; yet, we pick ourselves up and come back and face it day after day. And sometimes, it is very hard.
The tradition in my group is to write a letter of condolence to the family of each dialysis patient that we lose. When we lose a patient, a letter is sent to the family, noting how we enjoyed and treasured our time with their family member and to please contact us if we can do anything. These are people we have seen week after week, year after year. We have celebrated weddings and graduations, holidays and reunions, births of grandchildren, and losses of spouses and loved ones with them. We have seen them at their worst, when they thought they were doing to die. And we have seen them at their best, when they have risen from the ICU to live another day. However, as the old saying goes, nothing in life is certain except death and taxes…and death will come to all our patients.
These letters, which of course became my responsibility more than 15 years ago, have become a tradition with my practice. By the time I dictate them, we all sign them and they are finally sent, often 2–3 months have passed from the time of death. This time allows families to acknowledge a death and allows us a chance to reach out to a family after the initial commotion has passed. They can be a hassle to write, to send and to get signed. They are hard for me to write, although I have found that there are some well–worn phrases I use often. But I know these letters have brought comfort and peace to those who have received them.
After my mom's recent death, I have received emails and calls and letters. I never really thought that these things were all that important. But, I am seeing another side now. I really do appreciate the thoughts. We lose patients often. A note acknowledging the trust that these patients and their families have placed in us is important. I think all of us should consider a letter to the families not just a nicety but a necessity. I encourage all of us to remember that trusting us with their lives is a leap of faith for our patients. We need to acknowledge this and thank them for it.
The tentative program for the 2011 Spring Clinical Meetings in Las Vegas is too exciting not to share. At the risk of sounding trite, we say don't take a chance and miss these—they are a sure bet! Wednesday through Saturday are filled with old favorites, new twists on old favorites, and some exciting new offerings. Nephrology 201 is always a popular, standing room only offering. It will live up to its reputation covering the vast range of CKD from diagnosis to transplant with all stops in between when it takes place on Tuesday.
Tuesday night we officially kick off the Spring Meetings with the Advanced Practitioner Networking Reception, and we'll get to bed early because Wednesday begins three days of information filled sessions including Geriatric Pharmacology, MIPPA, case studies, a town hall discussion and everything a renal professional could ask for. This is just a brief overview of what awaits. Come to Vegas and see for yourself!
On Wednesday, all advanced practitioners are invited to the CAP luncheon which promises a recap of our accomplishments for the year, good food and fun, and a chance to meet and talk to those we have grown to know on the Listserv.
So all bets are on in Las Vegas, April 26–29, 2011. Come spend four days and expand your knowledge and skills more than four fold. Laurie Benton, PA–C, Ph.D., and Amma Sewaah–Bonsu, NP, CAP Education Chair and Co–Chair, have really outdone themselves planning this extraordinary program.
We are pleased to announce the recipient of NKF–CAP's first research grant. Elizabeth C. Evans, DNP' will use the awarded funds for her study "Intensive CKD Management through SMAs." Dr. Evans' research began July 1, 2010 and she will present her findings at the 2012 NKF Spring Clinical Meetings.
The purpose of the study is to compare a shared medical appointment (SMA) format for intensive management of advanced chronic kidney disease to outcomes from standard care (management based on current national practice as outlined in the USRDS 2007). Shared medical appointments combine group education, individual medical attention and the psychosocial benefits of shared experience. Management of these patients with advancing kidney failure, by use of SMAs, could contribute to decreasing the use of hemodialysis catheters and more effective preparation for renal replacement therapy.
Dr. Evans will study 20 patients currently seen in the practice who are diagnosed as CKD Stage 4 patients and are newly referred to the CKD clinic. They will receive SMAs and their outcomes will be compared to similar patients receiving standard care in the CKD clinic (individual appointments). The outcomes will include pre- and post-tests, BP values, and quality of life tools/assessments. Data concerning cost of treatment for the two groups also will be evaluated. This pilot project hopes to show that this is a cost–effective and patient- and provider–friendly process that will advance the evolution of chronic care in the CKD population.
Dr. Evans received her Masters in Nursing from the University of New Mexico and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Saint Louis University. Since 2002, she has been employed at Renal Medicine Associates in Albuquerque, NM. She will serve as the co–Principal Investigator of this study along with Ms. Leslie Dork, CNP. Ms. Dork is presently enrolled in the Saint Louis University Doctorate of Nursing Practice program, with this study being her capstone project.
The target dates for the application process for the 2011 CAP research award have not been finalized at this time. Please contact the CAP Research Chair, Peter Juergensen, PA–C, if you would like more information.
If you happen to be in Kingston, NY, and someone whizzes by you on a red Vespa scooter, it might just be Laura MacGregor, CAP's Cybernephrology Chair and the grand prize winner of the 2010 NKF 60th Anniversary Art Contest for her digital creation.
To celebrate 60 years of service, the NKF held an art competition with several categories. Laura's artwork depicted hands (her husband's) holding a tree with kidney blooms. The roots of the tree are growing from a kidney. Interestingly, there were more than 80 entries across three categories and the tree motif was very popular.
Laura is currently a NP in private practice. She works with two nephrologists in a multi–specialty practice. Her duties run the spectrum from dialysis rounds to hospital rounds to outpatient clinics. Laura did not follow a straight path to nursing or nephrology. Originally she was a medical sculptor and has a BFA from UCONN and an MFA from SUNY New Paltz. In addition, she has a strong background in digital art and web design which has earned her the appointment to CAP Cybernephrology Chair. In her life as professional sculptor, she owned Custom Model, a company specializing in custom–made medical models which were used by medical design companies and as exhibits in malpractice lawsuits. The complexity of nephrology attracted her. She enjoys fitting together the pieces of the puzzle to arrive at an answer.
When she is not performing her many duties as a nephrology NP, Laura can often be found on her eight acres of land gardening and working the property. She has a Vespa scooter and uses it to go to work and just to ride around. Since she bought hers, two physicians in the area have also purchased one. She and her husband of 21 years have a chocolate lab, Russell, a bird, and three ducks which adopted them.
Fahmid Kamal worked as the NKF Professional Membership Intern from March 2007–July 2010. Below are his parting words to the Professional Council Executive Committees and members.
I started working at the National Kidney Foundation in March of 2007 as the Professional Membership Intern. This position interested me for various reasons. As an individual with a family history of kidney disease, I wanted to know more about a disease which affects more than 200 million people globally. I was curious to understand the effects, prevalence and management of chronic kidney disease. Suffice to say, I gained insight into all these topics and much more by working closely with each of the Professional Councils. Perhaps more significantly, I saw the tremendous level of commitment renal health professionals displayed in caring, educating and advocating for patients. My experience at the NKF culminated with the 2010 Spring Clinical Meetings where I had the opportunity to interact with technicians, dietitians, nurses, social workers, advanced practitioners and physicians from all over the country. I was also touched by hearing personal stories from transplant recipients, donors and family members who have lost their loved ones due to kidney disease.
As I look back at the past 3 years, I continue to be amazed at the dedication of NKF volunteers and the outstanding work you all do on a daily basis. I am very proud to have been part of this important process. With the combined efforts of the staff and such a highly mobilized group of volunteers, I truly believe NKF is leading the effort to improve the lives of people affected by kidney disease worldwide.
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Richard and Jane Read, Kokomo, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children and grandchildren from 2 to 4 p.m. today at UAW 292, 1201 W. Alto Road.
Richard and the former Jane Gaither were married Oct. 5, 1962, in First Baptist Church by the Rev. John Newsom.
Jane is a retired registered nurse, who has worked at Howard Community Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, Tipton Hospital, and Indiana Surgery Center.
Richard retired from Delphi Electronics in 2005 after 44 years of service.
Their children are Marcia Gaskins, Kokomo, Mary Kay and husband John Garcia, Carmel, Judi and husband Kris Townsend, Russiaville, and Mike Read, Kokomo. Their grandchildren are Ashley, Kayla, Amanda, and Erica Gaskins, Jeremy and Jason Garcia, Austin Townsend, Tyler VanDorn, Kelsey, Haley, and Jaicee Read, and Austin Camp.


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Both the Chiefs and the Chargers are now out of what's become a two-horse race (or, one horse and one pirate) and the season finale coming up means a lot ... for the Chiefs it's a chance to finish a lost season on a positive note, and perhaps a chance for both Romeo Crennel and Kyle Orton to secure jobs for next season. For the Broncos, a win means playoffs, it's just that simple. A loss, however, means the Denver faithful need the Chargers to beat the Raiders.
Are we pumped? Are we ready for some Mile High football? After a weekend of disappointed in both KC and Denver, maybe the best thing for all of us fans is to move forward in a hurry and hope for better things this coming weekend. After all, who wants to dwell on those losses? Right, me either.
Will Tim Tebow save the Broncos season after all? Will Kyle Orton extract a small measure of revenge on his old team? Do the Chiefs have what it takes to stop the Denver running attack? Do either of these teams really want to win a game? Confused? You won't be, after the next episode of SOAP! Oh, wait, that's not it ... fire away, Bronco fans ... you have question, we pretend we have answers (actually we have ALL the answers, they may not be the RIGHT answers, but we got 'em!) ... good luck to the Broncos and here's to a fun-filled and injury free game!


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Ali Chaudry, president of the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge, said the is due to be held at the Planning Board meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday.
On Tuesday evening, Chaudry said he would wait until the Aug. 7 meeting to discuss the details, and any changes or updates, made for plans for a newly constructed mosque to be located not far from the intersection with Somerville Road.
Chaudry, also a former township mayor, in January appeared in before neighbors and the to informally present plans to convert a four-bedroom home at 124 Church St. in Liberty Corner into an Islamic center to serve the nearby Muslim community.
Since then, representatives for the Islamic Society returned before the Planning Board in May calling for a new mosque building at the location along the main street in the Liberty Corner section of the township. The society already owns the property.
The board agreed that the application as filed was complete, and set a first hearing date of Aug. 7 for the proposal.
Chaudry said in May the revised plan for the proposed would meet zoning requirements and also would be designed in a style to fit in with the street of historic homes.
In May, Chaudry said the proposed 4,250-square-foot building proposed the location, across the street from the Liberty Corner firehouse would be "very much" a Colonial style. He declined to say on Tuesday whether a change in the size is being proposed.
"It's still trying to be very sensitive to the style of the neighborhood," Chaudry said in May. "Our project is very modest," he added at that time.
Chaudry has said in the past that between 60 to 70 people now attend Friday prayers at the Islamic Society's current meeting place at the at 289 S. Maple Ave.
Chaudry said the Islamic Society already owns the house, approximately across the street from the Liberty Corner firehouse. He and other professionals who presented the plan said the society had previously reached out to neighbors, the Liberty Corner Fire Co. and First Aid Squad and others in seeking input before establishing a mosque to serve families from nearby in The Hills in other sections of Bernards Township and other sections fo the Somerset Hills.
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Hi Bri i enjoyed reading this quite a bit of deep thinking involved (Report) Reply
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5 'Religious' Limericks.... [some 2006 thoughts of an agnostic humanitarian (me) ]
Who, In Their Right Minds, Would Waste So Much Time?
God may have made the Earth "way-back-when";
there may be no real end.....to God's ken.
But I would be wary
to call the dictionary....
an act of God instead of "crazy" men.
(February 2006)
Life After Death For Apes?
Orangutan died in its zoo cell.
I wonder, "Do big apes go to Hell?
Do they Heaven reach?
Or do some go to each, ....
or (I believe) just to dust from gel? "
(February 13,2006)
Therefore I Became And Still Am An Agnostic
Four decades past, I still went to church.
Then maturing thoughts left me in a lurch.
Zion Church would not bend,
and Hell I could not defend.
AND....I'd no faith in a prayer search.
(February 18,2006)
The Easy Way Is Not Always The Best Way
Cartoon portrayed a rebellious salmon.....
passing those who upstream were jammin'.
His sign said "Go With The Flow",
but, as most of you know,
"flow" can corrupt though you reach mammon.
(February 22,2006)
It's Not Much But It Makes Me Feel Better
Come tomorrow I may spend a grand,
sitting, writing checks, I'll make my stand ….
against AIDS and poverty,
and inequality,
and loss of Nature. I lend a hand.
(February 25,2006)
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as for #1....i guess the dictionary serves a good purpose, but, REALLY, have you taken a good look at one recently? (i have a big paper one i still use when away from computer.)
there is so much i don't need to know and i'm sure few people have any idea of all the stuff stuffed into a big dictionary. if God created things, He/She/It could have made life simpler if there was one 'simple' language for all humans to speak/write and we would know the language when born.
as for #2....if i DID get to Heaven (or, more likely, Hell) i think i would enjoy seeing apes and other animals and plants. well, i guess Hell is not supposed to be enjoyable. but there might be poison snakes and poison ivy in Hell.
as for #3.....besides my belief in dinosaurs and 'evolution' not agreeing with my church's teachings, i also could not (did not wish to) believe in a God who (though 'loving' etc.) would cause/allow so much pain and destruction among humankind.
as for #4.....i don't remember exactly what i was thinking as i wrote this one. was i the 'rebellious salmon' or did i think 'believers' were? ? anyway, the mass of salmon were swimming and jumping against the current to reach the spawning areas (and then die, so i've heard, after doing fish-sex) . The rebellious salmon was taking the easy way (or suggesting it) which would be swimming with the water flow away from the spawning areas. 'jammin''=jamming. i meant crowding and pushing upstream, but i guess it could refer to 'dancing' their way(s) upstream.
as for #5......i especially support pro-choice groups, and a feed-the-hungry group (to feed americans in need) (no offense meant toward the hungry in other countries!) . :)
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An 80-page color journal (has both color and black&white images) with blank pages for journal entries and sketches. Images are from Moscow's Red Square and other locations in Moscow.
Acerca del autorTania Teschke
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Currently living in Moscow, I am working on several personal projects in 35mm digital and in medium format positive and BW film, including "Industrial Landscapes," "Isolation," "Leisure in Moscow," and "Youth in Moscow." I am also photographing portraits of children and their families at a blood cancer ward as a part of the American Women's Organization's charitable work with the Nastenka Foundation in Moscow. I have had the opportunity to exhibit in Paris, Tokyo and most recently Moscow. Primarily self-taught, I briefly interned with National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry (photographer of the famous NG Magazine Afghan Girl cover shot). I have assisted photographers in Paris and Washington, DC and worked informally with several photography professionals over the years. I am excited about having just published journals with images of Paris and Moscow that can be previewed here at my Blurb Bookstore! Thank you for enjoying and supporting my work!
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Haunted Marshmallows
Yield: 24 marshmallows Prep 45 mins Stand 4 hrs
- 2 packages packages plus 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 2/3 cup cold water, divided
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 cups black colored sugar
- 1 1/2 cups orange colored sugar
- 1 1 pound box confectioners' sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold water
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder* or 3 large egg whites
DirectionsMake Homemade Marshmallows::
1. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/3 cup of the cold water. Let stand 10 minutes until softened; set aside.
2. Bring granulated sugar and remaining 1/3 cup water to boil in small covered saucepan. Uncover; boil 5 minutes. Pour into large bowl of standing mixer. Add corn syrup and gelatin; stir until dissolved. Beat at medium speed to stiff peaks, 10 to 20 minutes. Beat in vanilla.
3. Dot corners of a jelly-roll pan with marshmallow; line with waxed paper. Spread remaining marshmallow into a 3/4-inch-thick rectangle. Sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar; let stand until firm.
4. Spread colored sugar on two separate plates. Cut out shapes from marshmallow with 2-1/2-inch cookie cutter. Remove cutouts from pan with metal spatula; coat in colored sugar. Transfer to waxed paper. Rinse cookie cutter with water. Repeat process.Make Decorative Icing::
5. Combine all icing ingredients in large bowl. (If using egg whites, substitute 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar for the meringue powder and omit the cold water.) Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Increase speed to high and beat 5 minutes until thick (adding up to 1 tablespoon more cold water for piping consistency, if necessary). Store in tightly covered containers up to 3 days. Makes 2-3/4 cups
6. Decorate marshmallows with Decorative Icing as desired. Makes 24 marshmallows.
- Meringue powder may be purchased from supermarkets, specialty baking stores or Wilton Enterprises, 800-794-5866.
Nutrition Facts
- cal.(kcal)75,
- carb.(g)1,
- pro.(g)1,
- sodium(mg)16,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet


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Potato Pancakes
These potato pancakes are a classic in our household, where they are served with everything from roast chicken to sausages or eaten as an appetizer during the holidays. We like them most often with sausage patties and applesauce.
Hands-On Time: 25 minutes
Ready In: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 6-8
2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup red onion - finely diced
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic - minced
1 egg - lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Sour cream and chives for serving
- Scrub potatoes well and grate, making about 4 cups of grated potato.
- Toss with red onion, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Let stand several minutes and drain off any excess liquid that forms.
- Blend in egg, pepper, flour, nutmeg and Parmesan cheese.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom. Once oil is shimmering, shape potato mixture into patties, by 1/4 cup measure, and add into pan.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Watch that heat stays steady so the center of the pancake cooks without the outside burning.
- Drain well on paper toweling and serve with sour cream and chives.


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EYEWITNESS LOCAL NEWSWhite, Thaw, Jordon Top Kanawha School Board Race
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Reported: May. 13, 2014 11:26 PM EDT
Updated: May. 13, 2014 11:45 PM EDT
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Heath Harrison) – With 100 percent of the count in, Ryan White, Board President Pete Thaw and Becky Jordon were the top three candidates in Kanwha County's school board race.
Thaw and Jordon are incumbents, while top vote-getter White will be new to the board.
Defeated candidates included former Sissonville High principal Calvin McKinney, former state Sen. Vic Sprouse, Tracy White and Curtis Robinson.
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"Brooklyn duo Tanlines make electro-pop that deftly splits the difference between indie ennui and dancefloor energy — they couldn't have picked a more apt name for their full-length debut than Mixed Emotions. Jesse Cohen and Eric Emm sing longingly over steady-pulsing synth pop, in the style of New Order or countless other bands that mix the emotional with the kinetic. Expect a sweet, slightly sappy dance party."
Mixed Emotions is the debut album by Tanlines, a Brooklyn NY duo composed of Eric Emm (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Jesse Cohen (drums, keyboards, bass). Initially born as a production project based out of Emm's Brooklyn-based Brothers Studio, Tanlines has evolved into a deeply personal, unique electronic pop group. But before there was Tanlines, there was just Eric and just Jesse, working in separate bands and projects until their paths crossed in 2008. Jesse's former band had recorded at Eric's studio; the two got along famously and struck up a friendship. "We have complementary qualities. It's like a lot of duos, I think. We have different personalities, but we just innately understand each other," says Cohen. The pair began making music together almost on a lark, deciding one night to remix a song for the band Telepathe, with whom Eric was working at the time, and put it on the internet that same evening for no reason beyond simply doing so. Suddenly, the song was making rounds on the web and being championed by various tastemakers. Their second song, "New Flowers," written for one of Jesse's friends' art projects, had the same reaction, resulting in excellent UK label Young Turks (The XX, SBTRKT) emailing the band to release a single in 2009. "It was at that point that we thought, 'Okay, this is a real project now,'" says Cohen.


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Trapped between a low res screen and a heavy tablet.
I had an iPad 2 for about 3 weeks. The apps were great but most of my content consumption is done on my back either on the couch or in bed and the iPad quickly went to the side replaced by my laptop on my chest. I sold the iPad 2 and told myself that I'd get another iPad whenever they got lighter and that would make them more viable content consumption machine. Then the 3rd gen was released and I loved the idea of having a retina display, especially after getting the Retina MacBook Pro the iPad 2 looked horrendous.
Still held off because it was too heavy. Then the iPad mini was released and I was tempted. I went and looked at one about an hour ago and the size and weight was amazing.
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Then I started using it next to the 4th gen iPad and it was much slower and the screen looked quite a bit worst and it just felt overall like a much lesser product even though there is a significant price difference. I'm leaving for DC tomorrow to stay for about a week and I don't want to take my Retina MacBook pro with me (first world problems).
Also, I tried out a Surface and it is mostly a convoluted machine to take the place of the category Apple deemed for 'content consumption'. Most of the Metro apps felt like an afterthought in usability. I also looked at a Nexus 7 but that form factor just looks strange to me and using anything in landscape other than videos is not pleasant..
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A child was hit by a car and suffered traumatic injuries in southeast Portland Thursday.
Police said it happened around 11:30 a.m. at Southeast 82nd and Center Street.
A family was crossing in a crosswalk and stopped after reaching the center median, according to police. A 10-year-old boy stepped out into the crosswalk toward the west side of 82nd Avenue and was hit by a southbound Honda driven by a 58-year-old woman.
Witnesses said the driver didn't have enough time to stop.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found a young boy badly hurt. The first police officer there immediately performed CPR until medical personnel arrived.
The child was rushed to a Portland hospital and listed in critical condition Thursday.
The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. Investigators said speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash. No citations have been issued.
Southeast 82nd Avenue was closed between Holgate and Powell for the investigation.
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The Web site BoingBoing.net today presents professional baseball's very eye-opening 1898 "Special Instructions to Players" document that's possibly up for auction through the Robert Edward Auctions house.
Self-explanatory, boingboing.net's story can be viewed here and Robert Edward Auctions' link (with viewable image) here.
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[size=13pt]Vikings: Rookies Contribute to Defensive Effort[/size]
September 27, 2006
Author: Mike Wobschall, vikings.com
Vikings rookies Greg Blue, Ray Edwards and Cedric Griffin have proven to be assets to a Vikings defensive unit that has forged a stout, bend-but-don't-break identity early in the season. In facing three playoff teams from a year ago, the Vikings 2-1 record is partly a function of a defense that is keeping them in ballgames.
In Week 1, the Vikings were entrenched in a Monday night showdown with the Washington Redskins in front of 94,000+ screaming fans at FedEx Field. Blue, playing his first regular season game, was inserted into the starting lineup after starting safety Dwight Smith was deactivated. With Blue, an All-America selection at Georgia, in the secondary, the Vikings defense didn't miss a beat and forced a Redskins drive to end in five plays or less in seven of the ten total series. The only drive that resulted in a Washington touchdown began near midfield and was aided by a fumble that went out of bounds and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Vikings. Edwards, who played at Purdue and was an All-Big Ten Rookie selection in 2003, provided the Vikings with a huge play late in the game, knocking down a Mark Brunell pass on a crucial third-down.
Griffin started in Week 3 against the Bears and registered three tackles, one on special teams. Griffin and his rookie teammates, along with a solid group of veterans on the defense, held a Chicago Bears offense that had been averaging 30 points per contest to 19.
While a lot of rookies struggle to transition from the collegiate level to the NFL, three of the Vikings draft choices from last April are contributors already.
"I think coming from pretty big programs at the in college football has helped," Griffin, a Texas Longhorn product, said. "Our goal is to be able to be in the lineup and not have anyone notice the level of play change."
Numbers not enough
By looking at the box score, it's shocking to see that the Vikings opponent on Sunday, the Buffalo Bills, lost 28-20 to the New York Jets last Sunday. Quarterback J.P. Losman completed 22 of 38 passes for 328 yards and one touchdown and running back Willis McGahee rushed for 150 yards on 26 carries. On top of that, receivers Lee Evans (8 rec, 107yds) and Roscoe Parrish (4 rec, 104yds, 1TD) each had dynamite days. Jets quarterback Chad Pennington threw for just 183 yards and starting running back Kevan Barlow was held to just 31 yards rushing. Buffalo also held the ball longer and committed fewer penalties. Nonetheless, the Jets still came away with the victory.
"Everybody has been through games like that," Bills Head Coach Dick Jauron said. "The Jets did a terrific job against us, I thought, and they did what they had to do to win. They made the plays and deserved to win the game.
Jackson update
Rookie quarterback Tarvaris Jackson had minor knee surgery to repair his meniscus and will miss about a month. Jackson sustained the injury during a non-contact drill last week.
"Everything turned out fine," Vikings coach Brad Childress said. "It was just about as the doctors had expected. He is off crutches, he's walking around. [There is] swelling as you'd expect, but he is much improved."
Vikings sign Henson
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and New York Yankee third baseman Drew Henson has signed with the Vikings and will join the practice squad. With Jackson briefly on the mend, the Vikings wanted to sign a quarterback to reduce the amount of reps starting quarterback Brad Johnson and backup Brooks Bollinger would take during practice.
Henson, who played collegiate football at the University of Michigan, elected to play baseball rather than football in 2001. He signed with the Yankees, but after being unable to perform consistently reverted back to football and signed an eight-year deal with the Cowboys.
Vikings-Bills connections
Vikings defensive back Antoine Winfield was a first-round selection of the Bills in 1999 and defensive tackle Pat Williams played the first eight seasons of his career in Buffalo after signing with the team as a rookie free agent in 1997.
Bills offensive lineman Melvin Fowler played for the Vikings in 2005.
Vikings running back Mewelde Moore and Bills starting quarterback J.P. Losman were teammates at Tulane University.
Vikings fullback Tony Richardson caught his first career touchdown pass against the Bills on 9/14/97.
Injury report
Ben Leber, who suffered a sprained knee last Sunday against the Bears, participated in the morning walk-through with the team. Coach Childress said he expected Leber to treat the knee after the walk-through and watch the afternoon practice.
Pat Williams is treating a sprained ankle/foot.


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And whereas Pension Plan Puppets has served as a unifying force throughout Leafs Nation, is an important component of our contemporary identity in Leafs Nation, and is considered a cornerstone of our unique Canadian culture;
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My Personal Fair Use Example
The Godmother is a t-shirt design I created that is a parody of the logo of the 1972 American crime film, The Godfather. If you have ever took out a student loan for college, then you know exactly why I created this parody.
The original logo is a metaphor that The Godfather controlled people like a puppeteer controlling puppets. With this design I replaced the words "The Godfather" with Sallie Mae, hinting that the corporation is controlling people with student debt.
The Godfather
The film is about Don Vito Corleone , The Godather, who is the don of an Italian family/mafia called The Corleone's. The Godfather has the power to take what he want or help those in need, but you must do what he demands, unless you pay the ultimate price.
Who is Sallie Mae?
Sallie Mae is a corporation that help students attend college that need financial aid with loans, but these loans have interest rates that may be difficult to pay back if someone did or didn't acquire a job in their field. Sallie Mae is disliked because of its high interest rates and fees, and the infamous early morning and repetitive calls to your home demanding payment.
Sallie Mae will give you an option to pay back loans in monthly installments with an amount depending on your income, and you must pay those installments unless your credit will be ruined or even worse, your wages will be garnished! Before you take out loans for Sallie Mae you must research and know the consequences.


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Despite the comical slant to this image, an element of "suspense" surrounds the Master of Suspense. What could the famed filmmaker be saying as he held those giant bones in front of a drum set?
This photograph was taken on the set of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, a half-hour anthology series hosted by the man himself.
Now why would he be in front of a drum set, with bones for drum sticks? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Most American Christians who attend church at least once a month think (and this is purely speculative; there no data backing up this claim besides general observation) of corporate worship as something that edifies them when they attend and, when they don't attend, others can be just as edified without them there. Most people probably don't see themselves as vital to the going-concern of their Christian community. The "leaders" run the show and the laypeople who show up are edified by their efforts. So, in a sense, the tithe is the most important thing because it propagates the system of paid, professional ministers. That's as close to cult as most people get around here: "I'm sick and cannot go to church … but, I'll keep paying my tithe and, in keeping with my investment, a minister of some sort will visit and pray for me."
PDF of Faulkner's book available here: http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/musicfacpub/47/
I strongly aree with Jared. Another factor of keeping Christians from corporate worship is the influence of individualism from Enlightenment. Terms such as personal worship, personal prayer, personal experience of God, personal communion with God should not be misunderstood. For instance, one may rationalize or defend himself that he would be fine by worshipping and praying personally (because he is sick) or even by listening to online sermons and watching Christian program at home since God is omnipresent, rather than attending corporate worship weekly. This might seem reasonable for some, however, this statement is very man-centered with no reverence to God at all.
According to Faulkner, to participate in a cult is something that has to be taken seriously, something which is more like life and death matter. This is quite contrary to how people view of worship today . The fact that the way most people worship in a casual way attest to this reality. In addition, the absence of your church attendance doesn't bother other people in the church unless you keep paying your tithe. What Jared points out about tithe in his comment reminds me of church as something which is becoming more like business cooperation. People lay out marketing strategies in order to boost church attendance, and staff the church with professional ministers to make sure that they render the best service to the congregation. Basically, the goal of the church can be misleading simply to please the congregation.
With the advancement of technology and the emphasis on individualism, people nowadays have other alternatives to participate in "cult" if they are sick, for example, watching a live Sunday Worship on TV or online, or listening to a broadcast of worship services, However, one of the important aspects of corporate worship is the togetherness, or the communal feature, and this cannot be fulfilled by worshiping at home through a "simulcast."
Faulkner points out the strengthening of the cult as the central concern in the lives of the fully world-conscious people. With the progress in medical system and treatment, many people today seems overlook, or underestimate, the strengthening effect of corporate worship; rather, they value much more of medicine and doctor's advice. No doubt we need to go to the doctor and rest when we are ill, and in fact, the advanced medical treatment is a huge blessing to us in this modern world. However, spiritual strengthening is crucial to our physical health. "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones" (Proverbs 17:22). God's presence in corporate worship gives us joy, and this joy strengthens and nourishes our body and soul.
Faulkner's view of corporate worship implies a mindset from the individual that one MUST participate in corporate worship. It is not an option, and not necessarily an obligation in and of itself. One participates in corporate worship because of the importance it has in their lives. Like Faulkner said, "to be cut off from the cult is to die". This is vastly different from so many church goers today who go to church only if they "feel like it", or if it will "do any good for them". Not only this, corporate worship is oftentimes not made a priority in people's lives. The Bible is very clear that corporate worship is a vital part to the Christian faith. I would think that most Christians believe going to church is a "good thing", but that is where it stops for many.
With the advanced of technology, believers can easily skip any corporate worship by saying "I can watch is at home". However, we have missed the point, which cult does not. They understand the important of corporate worship. Hebrews 10:19-25 instructs us not to neglect corporate worship. In corporate worship, we stir up each others to love and to do good works and to encourage each other. There is nothing wrong to watch a sermon at home. But going to a corporate worship, you have the chance to meet people. Skipping a corporate worship is like missing many opportunities. You might miss the opportunity to encourage or be encouraged, to pray for to be prayed by.
Therefore, do not neglect corporate worship.
Everyone has made great points so far! Jared and Brandon, I am 100% behind you in echoing your thoughts. I'd like to delve deeper into the individualism of the self-conscious world-view (and thus the attitude of today's congregations, for the most part).
Worship is a great time that edifies the individual when they choose to participate. However, with most churches offering multiple services, the convenience factor comes into play. "I'll just go to the early service today and that will give me more time to get my errands run." OR "I could really use some time to sleep in, so I'll go to the late service." Worship is scheduled "in" instead of being scheduled "around." Life is focused on individual lives instead of the life of Christ's Body. This mentality is promoted even more in the day of podcasts, simulcasts, and television stations that broadcast only church services.
When the focus is on individual edification, it becomes easy to see the arguments for personal time with God regardless of location. "I'll get my time with God and worship Him while surrounded by His glorious creation. After all, this hike will bring me closer to Him and help me appreciate His creative power more." At the heart of the issue, whether people like to admit it or not, is the sentiment, "Worship is about me as an individual. No one else needs my presence to be edified or find communion with God, so congregational worship is unimportant." No one will EVER say this, but actions communicate clearly.
The point for corporate worship is to have communion with God and brothers and sisters. God established corporate worship for us, for our own good. Of course, with the technology today, people can watch worship service at home and can call other believers and communicate with them by phone. However, this is a very man-centered action if a christian continue doing this. Watching a service does not means you actually participate in the corporate worship, it is an action that you put yourself beyond God. If one put himself beyond God, he is not worshipping God, he is worshipping himself.
When I read the beginning of Jared's response: "Most American Christians who attend church at least once a month think […] of corporate worship as something that edifies them when they attend and, when they don't attend, others can be just as edified without them there." I think it would be a fair argument to also say that there are some Christians who go to church because the act itself will save them. However, Christianity differs from a cult because our actions cannot justify us anymore for our salvation; rather, what Jesus did on the cross was enough to satisfy the wrath of God forever. As well, I think we also need to evaluate is the purpose of corporate worship and that is to come together to worship God. When the purpose of corporate worship becomes a social event to hang out, the initial intention gets lost.
I totally agree with Wendy and Ai-chin's opinion. Modern people live in an individualistic society; therefore, many Christians have individualistic faiths. That is why some of them do not want to attend corporate worship. However, the Bible shows the importance of gathering. "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:19-20) The gathering of His people is ordered by His word. Also, the Bible says, "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another- and all the more as you see the Day approaching."(Hebrews 10:25)
As we can see from the Bible verses, attendance at corporate gatherings is a biblical mandate. The Christian life was never meant to be solitary. Christians are one body in Christ! God wants us to assemble together to worship and adore Him. That means, corporate worship is the very essential worship.
I would say that the view of "corporate worship" today is an event, and not a way of life. The way that Faulkner describes "cult" is an extreme commitment. This type of commitment towards each other and the body of believers is similar to two passages in Acts that described the dependence and extreme community of the early church (Acts 2:44, 4:32). What is missing from today's definition of corporate worship is the transcendence of action outside of the Sunday service.
While I believe that a majority (if not all) Christians believe in some way that corporate worship is important, however all don't see it as necessary. The littlest things keep people from going to worship: illness, lack of sleep, haven't had a day off in months, etc… Corporate worship simply becomes that is put on a list of things to do and if its accomplished…great. If not, there's always next week. We also live in a society that is heavily individualistic and self-pleasing. We live in a world with multiple options and if something isn't the way we want it, we disregard it and look for something that pleases us. I think many view corporate worship this way…while they may see it as important, it becomes an instance of "what can I get out of worship" and if they feel they haven't gotten what they wanted out of it, it becomes unnecessary and unimportant to them.
Its interesting when you look at other religions and "cults" (modern usage of the word), how nothing can seem to keep them from their version of "corporate worship" and yet American Christians seem to come up with excuse after excuse of not participating week after week.
Today (especially in the church of America) people view the congregational worship as an option. This is not Biblical because it forsakes the assembly. Today's church also believes that it is just a musical aspect of the service. I would argue that every part of the service should be worship. With a self conscious view the American Church has built worship off of what pleases themselves instead of the deity that commanded it (The triune God). With the world conscious view (like what was before the enlightenment) one did not worry about what their rights in the service (a democratic view), but they wanted a Biblical view that was communal and led by the Holy Spirit (When speaking of the Christian cult). Today the church wants what we want (our preference) with little desire to put others interest before our own. This shows desires of the flesh (have been their since the fall). The church of today would do well to reexamine the church of Acts and see how they lived life as a body for the glory of God.
For world-conscious people, being in corporate worship is what they do and there is no individuality emphasized. However, most of people today don't care about the tradition and their view is very self-centered. Worship became very conditional. People today are easy to break tradition and doesn't care about history in order to protect their thoughts, culture, etc. for their own sake. After the Enlightenment, people seek for reason and they care about the individuality. Also the relativism is widely spread that everything can be wrong or everything can be right by one's personal view. Many times today's people quote, "being different is not wrong or bad." They put special meaning to be different and they like to be categorized in an elevated social group such as VIP. Common benefit is not their business but each person's way of life should be recognized for them.
The modern American churches, include myself, need think about how we
worship our Lord. We say, "I love you Lord," but our life does not speak.
Let say, we love Jesus and sometimes we put our service short or skip corporate worship because of the football game or any other events would priortize our relationship with God.
God showed through the Israel in the OT; "Here the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom;…Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is destestable to me…"(Isaiah 1:13). I do not see much difference when we see our modern Church. The matter is not about me tithe to the Church or attending church(check-in) concept. It is more than me offering or me tithing.
It's about covenant with the Lord and the relationship with my brothers and sisters. God should always be the center of our life and every part of the worship. God required Israel to worship him the way God wanted to receive. However, modern churches focus on the buildings and programs than the loving God and love our brothers and sisters.
I would disagree with Faulkner on his view of worship. He views worship like it is mandatory to the common member of a church. Which is not the case. Worship has taken a back seat in most churches in America and has become optional for th Christian family. Yes most people go to worship on a Sunday but it is not because the worship mandates them to be there or they are cut off from the congregation.
I would agree with Jared on the fact that most members have this cultish activity on giving a tithe but not worship. I think the fact that we are seeing the church growth movement by Rick warren affect how churches are running. And how ministers are influencing the way the members hold what is important to themselves.
John Gray I would disagree that most Christians view worship as just music. The common Christian knows that goingt I a Sunday morning service is going to have worship with music but they aren't going for the music they are there for the worshiping of the Word.
I disagree with Vaden's argument. Worship has to be mandatory for every believers. As a true believer, once we accept Jesus Christ as my own Savior, our life must be worship itself. Worship is not the moment people goto church and sing a song. Worship is to glorify God in every moment of one's life.
The ultimate reason that keeps people from corporate worship is self-worship. Self-worship includes individualism, egoism, or mammonism that can keep people from corporate worship. Worship is not about performing, but about admitting that God as the only Lord of one's life.
These days many Christians think that individual faith is important. They emphasize this view ignoring the importance of corporate worship. However, the Bible commend to try to gather together.
I think corporate worship can be described as participation in worship.Like many of you say, today corporate worship considers convenience for Christians. Worship needs to be "a vital necessity" to God. Today churches considers too much convenience for congregation. For example, on December 8, 2013, most churches in Dallas and Fort Worth area were closed due to severe weather. They did not open worship serve because of a snow storm. In my experience, it was not able to happen. I was one of people who looked for worship service. I think churches was supposed to do worship service no matter who came to church through severe weather. I do not mean that Christians must attend worship service no matter what happen in their lives. I mean that churches must remember who is centered in worship. God must be centered in worship not convenience for Christians.
Youjin Lee I think I didn't word my comment correctly. I am not sayin that worship shouldn't be mandatory in ones life. We see in the text o f the bible God wants us to worship Him. I am was meaning to say that worship has taken a back seat on the priority list of most Christians.
Throughout this discussion the common threads of our culture's emphasis on individualism and self-gratification keep arising. It seems like many of the same thoughts are being voiced accurately again and again. I'm unsure of what to add to the discussion merely because it seems like for the most part we are all in agreement with the inconsistency we see before us. We live in a self-conscious society and yet profess to be believers in a diety who commands a world-conscious fiath. It does not suprise me at all that we therefore have many believers who are confused about corporate worship. I think many of the things brought up throughout this discussion all serve to exemplify the significace of worldview and its application. We practice a world-conscious faith but most of those participating have a self-conscious worldview. In this regard, Paul's exhortation for the renewal of our minds in Romans 12 stands out to me as something I want to take very seriously. If we hope to see believers practicing their faith in a way that is consistent with what is commanded, there is first going to have to be a re-alignment of our worldviews with what God commands.
Actually I was shocked about the view of the corporate worship in America. Because I saw to regard easily absence church or skipping Sunday worship at the church. I think that causes from the developing individual thinking. Some people might insist that the most important thing is having faith that act. But I think it is important the action to show our faith. So God mentioned about the corporate worship. God commands to gather and worship together in our life.
During this day and age, church has become less of a priority. I believe this is partly because Christianity has become more of a cultural tradition rather than genuine Christianity. People tend to think less about what it truly means to "deny thyself" and become a different creature. Due to this change in philosophy, many people only go to church when it is convenient for them. However, I do believe it is wise many times that if you are not well to stay at home and recover. If one has an illness that is very contagious coming to church would expose others to the same illness and hinder their worship experience as well. When this becomes a problem is when people take advantage of this excuse to miss when they were actually capable of going to worship.
During my undergraduate studies, I attended Asian Christian Fellowship and I remember each year, the leadership of the fellowship would encourage all the students to find a home church and not replace it with the fellowship. So, I wonder what your views are on people who attend fellowships/small groups (that are geared towards a particular group like high school students, Asians, or couples) and substitute that as their Sunday corporate worship.
From everyone's responses, I think it will be safe to assume that we all agree corporate worship is vital. Hence, I believe an argument can be made to replace Sunday corporate worship with fellowships/small groups since the two shares the commonality in the gathering of people through programs that often includes worship, scripture reading, scripture explanation, and prayer.
Could corporate worship also include fellowship/small groups or should corporate worship only imply Sunday worship? Is there enough different between fellowship/small groups and Sunday worship that makes one better than the other?
I think Faulkner is right that the corporate worship nowadays is very different from the cult that he describes. Corporate worship is definitely not about life and death issue.
I think it is fairly good if a church can have participants who can join the corporate worship regularly. The congregation regard the pastor as someone who speaks the words of God, and they have a kind of bond or connection between themselves.
I witnessed a split of a big church because of the style of music. And most importantly, the chief pastor "runs" the church as a CEO in a business. The other ministers are employees of the "company". They are asked to smile always, dress in black suits with an insignia of the logo of the church, like uniform. Ministers feel like they are serving the congregation like customers. And the congregation feel like they are asked for donation for the new building of the church every week because the sermons, announcements are all about dedication to the new temple. The chief pastor wants to change the music style because he thinks contemporary music would attract more people to come. And the growing of congregation will help to raise more money for the new church building.
It is very sad if people don't view the corporate worship as a "communion of God and congregation". They participate whenever they are available. Or this is merely what they should do according to the teaching of Scriptures, like obligation. Or in a even more worse case like I mentioned above, the worship is a show to attract more people. The ultimate goal is growth of members and more income. Then the church is not a church anymore.
Bradley, that is a good one. Attending corporate worship has become part of our to do list. I have seen ways too many examples that people are giving excuses such as "I came home late last night because of some family events. I need to rest. I have not been resting well this week." Going to corporate no longer the priority of our life. What if God says this to us "I am tired today. Too many children are waiting for Me to take care of their businesses. I will hold on your requirement because other children's requirements are more important than your."
In response Jessica Wan's questions, I honestly don't see how fellowships or small groups could be considered "corporate worship." First, look at the reason that these groups are getting together. It is obvious in the name of their groups: "fellowship." While "fellowship" is an important factor of a Christian's life, it is not "worship." Fellowship has become a breeding ground of individualism in today's world as people use it to meet their personal needs of social pleasure.
Also, these groups have demographics that are welcomed in simply by association. If there is a "group" for young couples, singles, married with children, etc, this is already becoming exclusive of other demographics. Corporate worship is for the entirety of God's body. Everyone should feel comfortable in joining in regardless of age, race, or stage of life.
I know that this is an ideal that most churches don't adhere to. The majority of people worship with those whom they are most alike ethnically, socially, and share similar convictions. However, the Body of Christ, the church, is any and all believers.
Here's a start to answering her questions anyways.
Self conscious view largely affects how people view the congregational worship. Corporate worship is not an option, nor it is something that pleases most people in the congregation because it is not an event or festival of some sort. Its collective expression of faith and communal aspect cannot be replaced by worshiping individually through Christian channels on satellite TV.
To also comment on your question Jessica, I do firmly believe that fellowship and corporate worship are two distinct things and fellowship should not replace corporate worship. Fellowship is a vital part of a corporate gathering, but it is only part of the larger purpose and function of the corporate worship service. Like Ben mentioned, fellowship can lead to individualism, but I can also see where fellowship can lead to drawing a church of different ages, backgrounds, and culture together. In relation to the major question of this article and how most people of our generation view corporate worship, this is one of the reasons why corporate worship needs to be made a priority in one's life.
In his article, Dr. Aniol mentioned, "To be cut off from the cult is to die–both spiritually and ultimately physically as well. Therefore participation in the cult is hardly a take-it-or-leave-it affair; it is an essential prerequisite for living, indeed for survival."
I totally agree with what he asserted. A believer cannot live by faith by himself. Today's individualism deeply affects one's point of view on considering of self-worship. People usually think that it is so important to stand before God individually. However, as a weak and wicked being, human beings cannot hold their belief by themselves.
Hebrew chapter 10 verse 25 says, "Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
Believer are to corporate together in Christ to worship Him. That is the commitment based on the Word of God commends.
I think Jessica is describing the home-church movement. The group gathers and no doubt has "fellowship" at the beginning and end of the event, but the middle is all about worshipping as a corporate group (singing, praying, reading Scripture, the Lord's Supper, and even baptism). So, yes, I think "fellowship" as she described it would work. Though, I wouldn't call it a replacement of corporate worship; instead, I would call it a relatively small and more intimate practice of corporate worship.
I agree with Jin Young's opinion. I was one of the people who went to church on December 8, 2013. At that time, I didn't think many people will come to church. However, contrary to my expectation, the most of my church members came to church and worshiped together. I was shocked that my thought was greatly influenced by my surrounding environment.
Actually, closing church is unimaginable at all in Korea. Since the snow was too thick for the car to move, my grandparents went to church on foot for three hours. When I was young, my grandparents often told me their experiences like this. True worshipers engage the heart of God regardless of their circumstances or environment.
The importance of corporate worship has been proved through Church history. Early church desperately tried to gather together even threatened their lives by persecutors. Further more they made Katakom for corporate worship. That was not the matter of choice but indispensable element that church should keep. These days Christians in Nations like North Korea and Middle Eastern countries are witnessing it.
Personal devotion, prayer, study, and worship are extremely important in the sanctification process. Nevertheless, men are not islands and we were created to have relationships and are in need of others for the sanctification process as well. We are always in need of accountability and fellowship, two aspects that are only parts of the definition of corporate worship.
In reading one of Ai-Chin's posts, I am also reminded of the number of people that view the assembling of the local body as simply a work. We know faith with out works is dead, but the works are not what makes one saved. People come to church because it is what you are supposed to do. In the other extreme, people choose not to come to church because they can worship with their family. Both are incorrect. We gather as a body out of a love for the body, a desire to edify the body, and a command of the father, (not to mention a love for the Godhead). It should seem as if a limb were being cut off if one leaves the body (especially for the purpose of church discipline). God preordained that the church would work as a unit for his glory. Who do we think we are to think that corporate worship is not necessary?
According to Faulkner, corporate worship is not optional but mandatory. Regardless, any circumstances Christians should have prioritize the corporate worship over self-consciousness.
I believe that fellowship/small group can not replace the sunday worship—corporate worship. The purposes for fellowship are varies, but they all share the same thing: get people involved and meet their needs. People can maturing in spirit and have communion with other believers and share gospel with unbelievers through fellowship, however, it can not replace the Sunday worship. The purpose for Sunday worship is worship God and have communion with Him, and the only focus should be Him not our individuals. People might have understandable excuse to skip fellowship but the corporate worship on Sunday is not the time we consider about oneself's convenient but only to worship God.
Jessica…you pose an interesting question. I think fellowship/small groups are great and can be a great resource for people in the church. However, it should never replace corporate worship. Let's be honest about the makeup of small groups…they are most likely people we actively associate, hang out with outside of the group, people with which we share some (or much) in common, etc… While there may be singing and Scripture reading and prayer and even solid instruction from the Word of God, there is still this individualistic and selective quality to small groups. There is something truly unique about coming together (on Sunday…or Saturday) in a corporate worship setting and worshiping alongside people who may not know, hang out with, have anything in common with or maybe not even associate with (dare we admit that…). I love what Ben put about worship and the entirety of God's people. It may not be convenient as the small groups may be and you may not get along with every at church like you do in your small groups…but that's the beauty of it. Again, I think many young people relegate worship to something on their "to do list" and easily think they can scratch it off by hanging out with their small groups, when in reality they have missed out on the beauty of corporate worship.
I think that one of the important things as the Christians is the relationship, first of all, with God and also others. God said " Love the Lord your God with all my heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this; love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these(mark 12:30,31)" Jesus mentioned not only loving God but also loving others. That includes the importance of living with other as much as loving God. The worship is for God with others who are beside me. and also Jesus mentioned that we are the one body in Christ consisting of other different functions. We grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work. The cooperate worship is not only for praise and glorify God, but also is the training to love and build each other.
To add answer to the question of this article, I think the different thinking on religion differs with most of people today because they think Christianity is one of the religions that people can choose to believe or not. Church is not their priority because they live well enough without involving in church. However we Christians should be aware of keep the importance of corporate worship because the Bible emphasizes us the oneness and being within the church we can actually practice loving one other and learn to be in one mind, in one accord.
Wow, Jessica, thanks for contributing such a great question to the discussion. I love tracing how many responses there were to your one querry. It's a good thing for all of us to consider and I doubt that any of us can individually fully do justice to such a broad question. Thanks Jared, for potentially clariftying another way of looking at the term fellowship group. That frames the question in a different light.
I certainly hope that the church will never forsake the unique privilege of gathering in a corporate body of worship that spans age groups and life stages. I think also that relying only on a small group for church fellowship could forsake the clear biblical directives for church leadership positions and authority distributed among elders and deacons as Paul instructs in his letters to Timothy. Other key components of the body of the church could also be lacking if the entire structure of the church was relayed only to small fellowship groups or home churches. At the same time, I think that smaller groups of community and fellowship are a natural outgrowth and result of a healthy church body that seeks to practice the koinonia fellowship exemplified by the early church. So I would argue for the practice of both in church structure that reflects the New Testament's directives but I would never condone completely replacing corporate worship with small group fellowships.
I agree with the points of Boyoung. Corporate worship is about Christians worshipping God as the one body in Christ. Some churches have different worships for teens and adults, or different groups. I think this is destroying the unity of congregation and it may lead to the split of church.
I think Jessica's question is interesting and important because corporate worship cannot replace fellowship and small groups. I believe that corporate worship could include fellowship and small groups. Also, I believe that fellowship and small groups are different from Sunday worship. Fellowship and small groups support Sunday worship. They cannot replace Sunday worship. Fellowship and small groups focus on not only God but also people while Sunday worship focus on only God. Fellowship and small groups offer people to share their thought about the Bible and their prayer requests. Also, small groups can help people to find answer from the Bible and sermon.
Today, we are living in the society where people do not have time to know other neighbors in next doors. People are busy with their own life and routine even myself. However, we should not worship our God only on Sunday. We have to understand in the bible that God eager to receive our songs and worship as we gather in corporately. It is very important to start corporate worship in the family every day (if you can without legalistic way)
Like in the time of OT, God commanded Israelites to come to him corporately. God restored his covenant (Blessings) to his people and offer mercies through corporate worship. Even in the NT, the apostles gathered together and pray unceasingly(Act 1:12-26). Thus, through corporate worship, God restore his blessings through the body of Christ. "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another…" (Heb 10:24-25)
It is very important that ALL come to corporate worship. A small group or fellowship can never replace this experience. As Scott posted about how to be separated from the cult is a matter of life or death. God made is clear to ancient Israel and to us how important it is to come together and worship as one body, the church. The cults of pagan religions also tend to agree that their corporate worship experience is important to their well being as well. I believe this need for corporate worship is instilled in the very grain of who we are as humans. God created us to be communal beings and God set aside corporate worship as a way for us to achieve this.
The view of corporate worship in the is directly related to peoples' physically lives. It is also a manifestation of ethos in which the god-fearing people actually do something to show their faith.
In the modern view, corporate worship is a celebration of faith. It is not directly related to our physical bodies but our spiritual or eternal lives.
As Faulkner said, cult for the fully world-conscious people is a life-and-death matter: "To be cut off from the cult is to die–both spiritually and ultimately physically as well." The way we see corporate worship and how much we engage in it actually points out a fact: whether or not we take worshiping God in a corporate setting as the center, or the top priority in our lives.
One interesting fact. I grew up in Taipei, Taiwan, and illness like flu or cold usually don't prevent us from working or going out. As long as we have strength to walk, we would wear sanitary mask to school or workplace, and even to church. So if some of you have a chance to visit Taiwan someday, don't get too shock seeing people wearing sanitary mask on the street!
I agree with what Bora said, it is needed for one to worship individually, but that should apply in regular daily lives, but at the same time, corporate worship is needed as well, for God created human to be in the community to worship together as a church.