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Evening the Playing Field?
Over the past couple of weeks, I've had about three instances where someone has brought up Eve and her knack for being "easily deceived." In two of the cases, it was brought up in a way that made the people conclude that women shouldn't lead - because of this "genetic" deceivability. In the other case, it also had to do with why women shouldn't wear gold or pearls and will be saved via childbearing (okay, so one of these people was St. Paul).
But anyway, all this talk about Eve got me thinking:
What exactly do people mean when they talk about Eve being so easily deceived? When we say it's "no wonder" that Satan chose Eve (as someone recently commented on a post here), what exactly does that "no wonder" imply? Are we right to assume that Satan chose Eve to slither up to (or hang down toward) because she - not Adam - reflected the gullible, easily duped side of God? That just doesn't seem right. Does it?
Now, I have to warn you: What I'm about to write could be complete heresy. So please keep your grace handy - ready to toss at me as you feel led. But I write this in a genuine attempt to understand how God created women to be and how he longs for us to live. So here goes:
My first stop in working through some of these musings was to revisit the story of the Fall. I read this passage (Genesis 3:1-6) over and over:
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?"
The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.' "
"You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. "For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.
I need to credit Carolyn Custis James and her book Lost Women of the Bible for being the first to introduce me to a couple important little nuggets often left out of this story in Sunday School: 1. That the thing Satan tempted Eve with was being like God - which would've been her heart's biggest longing (and should be ours). And - the one most glaringly omitted - 2. That Adam was with Eve during the whole conversation! Adam was standing right there the whole time!
So with these fresh ideas twirling around in my brain as I read (and reread) this passage, something else jumped out at me: Eve's leadership.
While it took all sorts of back and forth with the Master Deceiver to convince Eve to take a bite, all it took for Adam was to be handed the apple. He munched right in. Did as he was told, you might say. Gen 3:6 says, "She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it."
He didn't question. He didn't hem and haw. And most notably: He didn't put down his foot and say, "Now, look here, woman!!!" as one might imagine the Perfect God-Ordained Husband doing. No. He ate it. Crrrunch.
I don't mean to put down Adam (any more than he deserves), and I'm not letting Eve off the hook! But I do wonder, could the reason Satan chose Eve to "go after" be less about her gullibility and more about her leadership? More about her place of influence in the Garden of Eden? Have we ever considered that?
And if so, what does this say about all the rules that God set in place after the Fall regarding men's ruling over women? Could they be less about keeping women down and more about raising men up to something that's not necessarily "natural"--even in perfected form?
I don't know. I'm just asking. Just wondering. And I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I agree that Adam doesn't come off well in Genesis 3. Eve was deceived but he sinned with his eyes open. However, I see it as being about teaching and learning and what happens when that is not done properly.
It is interesting that the rabbis in the Genesis Rabbah (which I think is about 6th Century AD) see that Eve was deceived because she added to the command. She adds that God said that they weren't to touch the tree which he didn't say. God only said not to eat from it.
A teaching learning emphasis also makes sense in the context of the Pentateuch. Genesis 1-3 is at the beginning and the Pentateuch ends with Israel on the edge of the promised land being reminded of the law and the importance of learning the law and passing it on. Twice in Deuteronomy there is the warning not to add to or subtract from the law. Why subtracting from the law is wrong is obvious but why is adding to the law wrong? Well look at Eve. She added to the law and was deceived. I think that, in part, this is how Genesis 3 works.
I always teach that Adam was with Eve (as the bible indicates) when she ate the fruit. And I've often wondered why he didn't step in and stop her. Why did he just stand by and let her partake of the fruit? I wonder if maybe he wanted to see if Eve would drop dead first and when she didn't, he felt free to partake of the fruit as well.
Just a thought.
I, too, have wrestled through the "Deceived Eve" theory and found it wanting. I recently taught on this subject and also wondered about Eve's power of influence, not her gullibility, that had her doing what seemed like a good thing. Why else would she eat something that seemed good for eat, beautiful, and desireable for gaining knowledge AND then immediately give it to the love of her life? I hardly think she would be trying to bring Adam down with her! I think she did it--and he took it--because it seemed like a good idea--if you put God's commands aside!
You only have to look a few pages forward in the Genesis narrative to find a similar incident: when Sarai tells Abram to sleep with her maidservant and "Abram agreed to what Sarai said" (Gen 16:2)
I think as women we need to be more concerned with our enormous power of influence then our potential gullibility. With influence comes responsibility. Ezers, strong helpers, (see Carolyn Custis James) are made for relationship, made for influence, and called to obedience.
Sadly, many godly men continue to stand idly to the side, abdicating their responsibiities as lovers and protectors, watching as their women wade into deep waters without someone to walk a bit ahead of them, to lovingly protect them, to wisely guide them, to gently counsel them.
We send our men mixed messages. We want them to lead ... but on the other hand, the old sin nature prompts us to think we can go it alone ...
What a lie.
The nature of the Fall exemplifies the human desire for autonomy. It wasn't enough that the tree was good for food and a delight to the eyes...but that it would make one wise (3:6 and 2:9). The act of disobedience was the desire for independence manifested in the eating from the forbidden tree. But what really stands out to me in this account is that there is nothing inherently wrong with Eve influencing Adam. Adam was not chastised for simply "listening to the voice of his wife"....if that were the case, sin would have probably entered the world much earlier. ;) This entire account revolves around God's command to not eat of the tree, God never commanded Adam to not listen to the voice of his wife.
Perhaps this tells us more about the nature of our relationships. Eve seemed more ready to act and Adam a bit more passive. With the end result being sin, this hardly seems complementary. Yet isn't that the goal in coupling opposites? Maybe our view of gender has become overly dualistic.
Thank you for this post. I agree with you entirely.
As an adult woman, I am not out here, as one poster put it, wading into deep waters needing a big, strong man to wisely guide me and gently protect me. I am an adult; I am educated (graduate degree); and I have a high IQ. I want a man, but I don't need one to keep me from being "easily deceived."
This concept of women being easily deceived is the false teaching du jour. Certain false teachers have made it popular with people who easily fall for such things. Now, as for Eve, if Eve truly was a real person, then she can no more represent all women than I can.
In graduate school, we learned that no valid study has shown a difference in intelligence between men and women. You read that right: there is no difference in intelligence between men and women. This, plus the experience of women out in life is proof enough that women in general are not more gullible than men are. The women Paul speaks of in Timothy were not educated thanks to their culture, so therefore could not tell a false teaching from a true one.
With beliefs like women being easily deceived floating around, it's no wonder that many people don't want to be Christian.
Intense study at one point led me to think that the sin for both was to seek to dominate. Adam sought to dominate with his mind and Eve with emotions. Both were wrong. The Gospel is about following the Holy Spirit. Letting God dominate; submitting to the will of God. Communicating and addressing the issues of mind and emotions in a situation to bring wisdom and understanding. So I would say it is about communication in a togetherness/unity/oneness way to better find the mind and heart of God. Then to do the will of God.
Eve seemed to then need to be dominated by life's work. Adam then seemed to need to be dominated by life's work. Forced to communicate and work together to survive.
Perhaps it is not about men and women but about needing each other, giftedness, everyone speaking up, pardners in the grace of God for the sake of the Gospel.
Consider that both Peter and Judas were deceived by Satan. The Word says that Satan "entered" Judas. In another place, Christ said to Peter "get behind me Satan!"--and these were two of Christ's disciples. If 2 of the apostles were misled by Satan...anyone can be. Deception is not limited to women in any way.
I believe there's another reason that Paul referred to that deception in 2 Timothy. My book about women in ministry (which I support) will be out by late August and I deal with this question and other issues in more detail there.
Stop by and check it out!
Jessica Carter
Author, "Why Trouble Ye The Woman"
Just a thought: When God made Adam and put him in the garden God told he about everything including the not eating of the tree of good and evil afterwards He caused Adam to fall into a sleep and made woman. The Question that has always stuck out to me is "Did God Say" (Eve: well I wasn't there I've just gone by what Adam told me") could it be that Satan new he could twick Eve's interest by that Question. Again just a thought.
I often wonder why those who quote Paul's words to Timothy out of their cultural and historical context to universally apply them to all women don't also put as much energy into applying Jesus' view of women universally. The three pillars of the Christian faith--Jesus' birth, death and resurrection--were revealed first to women. This hardly indicates that God thinks women are more easily deceived and should mean that Paul's instruction to Timothy be weighed against the actions of Christ and the Holy Spirit, not the other way around. I fear that the modern church often engages in the age-old sin of idolatry when it comes to perceived roles of men and women.
I agree with you Caryn. Great post.
Adam was a wimp. Here's why.
Ephesians 6:12 says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."
Adam's conflict in Eden was not with Eve but with Satan. He should have turned to the serpent and said, "Get the h--- out of my garden!" Instead, he didn't even try.
Picture this: A present-day married couple is enjoying the sunset in their backyard, and a stranger from the neighborhood barges in and tries to persuade the wife to take a drug. Would any husband worthy of manhood stand by in silence while his wife is seduced? No! He'd take on the stranger and chase him out of the yard--or honorably die trying!
I have also read about Eve's adding to the law. I think it is a great part of the lesson since we realize we have believed Eve's careless retelling of God's intention just as she believed the serpent's crafty version. It encourages everyone to be diligent, to study and test what we hear against the word of God who invites all of us to know and walk with Him. It should make us wary of anyone who speaks for God, especially those who try to use God to support a personal agenda. It is a deceivable person indeed who can believe he or she has a knowledge and authority that only God can have. When our eyes are open, we know otherwise.
Could it be as well that part of the woman being "easily deceived" in Paul's letter is related to having these sorts of conversations in community? All the comments on this blog strike me as pretty one-sided (though it is admittedly a blog for women). I wonder if this conversation might be more helpful to have in the (mutually submissive) context of the church (i.e. with men and women). Just a thought.
We've HAD these conversations in the context of the church, Andy. And we'll continue to have them in the context of the church. We'll also continue to have them here--a blog ABOUT women, not a blog FOR women.
Andy, Andy, Andy...what are you doing reading a women's blog? Just a thought.
It's curious to me that Satan stood God's order on it's head. The man and woman who were to rule over the creatures, were deceived by Satan in the form of a creature. And Adam abdicated his leadership role and submitted to Eve. What if this isn't so much about gender roles but Satan's subversion of God's design?
Hello Caryn,
Thanks for the article. Some of the questions you asked I have asked them too. Why did Satan address Eve instead of Adam? I don't think it is because of her leadership. It is in line with Satan's nature - to deceive - to go against God's order, precepts, principles, etc. Do you realise that when God came to restore them to Him, He addressed Adam and not Eve? Even before the fall, God's plan for mankind is for the man to lead and woman to support the man.There is a lot of leadership skills required in support role. The most beautiful couples and mainly Christian couples of today, follow that principle - the women support the men using their leadership skills. God created both man and woman in his own image and God is the greatest leader and share that nature with all his beloved creatures - men and women. Let's consider how to encourage one another to be what God has created us to be - both man and a woman. Let's not give in to arguments about who is responsible of what. We have a common ennemi and that is Satan. Let's use whatever gifts God has graciously given each one of us to bring the best of one another, this includes in our relation to men and women. The world is in a mess because they have failed to understand God's plan. We Christians, have all the divine power to understand it and live it out. Let's not waste time in playing the blaming game. Blessings
Leo, what evidence do you have that Adam was granted a "leadership role" before the fall?
1 Timothy 2:14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
Hi Andy,
I saw from your comment above that you think the comments here are one-sided. Funny thing is that I posted a comment on 7/29 with a view that was a little contrary to this post related to how women were more emotional (not a bad thing) and how sometimes emotions transcend logic if not watched carefully, sometimes "helping" us be more easily deceived. My comment was removed after it was posted. I'm not sure why. I know it got posted too, because it shows up in a google search. Unfortunately, the cached page is now overwritten.
This is so very interesting! We women were created by God and given the greatest responsibility ever... to raise up future generations! Our children!
In Genesis 3:20, Adam calls Eve the mother of all living. This makes me wonder if this was the reason Satan went to Eve, and not Adam. If he would have went to Adam, would the sin have stayed just with Adam, since he is obviously not the mother of ALL living?
Personally, unless the Bible states that Adam was right there, I think Adam was close by, but not right there and listening in on the conversation. Lets face it, when does satan usually get us? When we are with close friends and family, or when we are alone? Either way, God said Eve was deceived and is right. God did not say Adam was deceived.
Both Adam and Eve were wrong! But thank God for His love through Jesus Christ our Lord! The blame game is a waste of time and creates further division between men and women. In God's eyes there is no male or female (Galatians 3:27-29). If we all just submit to the Holy Spirit of God, the work of the kingdom will be accomplished! Put down the pride and arrogance and become tender-hearted and loving toward one another!
I, too, may be wrong, but I have a sneaky suspicion that while Caryn "would love to hear y(our) thoughts, that she is not just "wondering". Still, I will accept her invitation and share my own thoughts.
First, I would like to respectfully disagree with Carolyn Custis James' first "nugget".
The story seems to suggest, to me, that what Eve was tempted with was not being like God, but doubting God and playing God. She wanted to be autonomous woman.
Also, there is nothing in the story that tells us why Adam acted like he did in allowing the serpent to deceive Eve. One writer suggests that Adam's silence was his assent to Eve's revolt against God. However,in the speculation game, one guess is as good as another.
Second, while Paul says Eve was deceived, he also says that sin entered the world through "one man", and that it is in "Adam" that "we all die". In other words, mankind's descent into sin is not blamed on Eve, but on Adam.
Third, Eve being deceived, in my opinion, might have had less to do with gullibility or "deceiveability", and more with lack of knowledge; which was also the case at with the women at Ephesus in I Timothy 2.
My own understanding and thinking on this have been influenced mainly by two Christian men and Bible scholars. One is my professor at Trinity, Dr. R. Averbeck, an OT scholar, who said that, "the serpent was crafty. He knew that the nature of man's relational commitment to the woman made them vulnerable to attach through that relationship." In other words, women do have a "powerful" position to men in marriage, but that doesn't necessarily mean "leadership". Neither is "men ruling women" a "rule" of God; rather, God was telling them the consequences of their sin, as V.P. Hamilton puts it in his commentary, "the two who once reigned as one attempted to rule each other." The other one is Dr. C. L. Blomberg, a NT scholar, whose essay on "Women in Ministry" was collected in the book Two Views on Women in Ministry (2nd ed., 2005). As I will not be able to do justice to his writing, which surveys both OT and NT to help readers form a biblical perspective on this broad subject, I would simply encourage all Christian sisters to read the book.
Has anyone ever considered that one of the deceivers goals was to divide and conquer? It seems we continue to see this passage as a man verses woman. God placed us together to compliment one another not compete with one another. Rather than to continue finding fault with the opposite sex, maybe just maybe we could actually find ways to work together to defeat the tactics of the real enemy- Satan! Just a thought.
Wow! Fascinating interaction. With your permission, may I throw a few items on the table for consideration? Being convinced that nothing in Holy Writ makes sense apart from two specific issues (1. The kingdom of God; and 2. Our apprenticeship to that same kingdom), I think we might've missed the original "big idea" of Paul's "deceived" statement. The context may suggest an emphasis on husband/wife relations. Not general man/woman issues. Context also seems to focus on experiential-learning processes (the verb form of disciple, or better yet, apprentice is traditionally rendered "learn"). I doubt the kingdom-paradigm is for all women to be subservient to all men. That's simply stupid. And perhaps wives aren't to be blindly submissive to their husbands either. Maybe Paul is reminding married couples that both are to be equally submissive (think Eph. 5:21) to one another throughout the pursuit of their apprenticeship, especially when one (male or female) has some level of mastery beyond that of their partner.
And for the record, if one gender is more easily tricked than the other, I fear it may be us guys. I hope this makes Pastor Julie proud!
There is a fascinating discussion of this Garden event in a book by Anne Primavesi entitled "Making God Laugh."
Here's a tidbit from the discussion:
"Eve's behavior entails no suggestion of inferiority to the man. She opens the conversation with the serpent on behalf of both of them, judges for herself that the fruit is good to eat and will provide useful insight, and takes the initiative in eating it. Then she offers to share it with the man, and he accepts it from her, and both receive insight into the nature of good and evil. Are the consequences of this so terrible?"
OK, this book leans a bit to starboard (left) but its a fun read nonetheless.
See... you all just don't get it.
The first sin wasn't Eve rebelling against God by eating the fruit which God had forbidden them; a sin immediately repeated by her husband. Paul was mistaken.
The first sin wasn't pride in wanting to usurp the divine perogative, as classical theologians thought.
The first sin was male abdication. Adam was a pansy. That's why we fell. Adam abdicated his leadership role over the woman and she, poor, defenseless and unprotected was left vulnerable to the deceiver. We all know that women can't be counted on to make good decisions and are vulnerable to being deceived. That's how it was in the beginning and how it always will be. We should be very grateful to Wayne Grudem and John Piper and Mark Driscoll and CBMW for explaining to us how male abdication was the first sin (and so the greatest sin for all time).


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"Inception" star Joseph Gordon-Levitt is set to reunite with Christopher Nolan in the director's upcoming superhero film, "The Dark Knight Rises." While his role is currently unknown (he was rumored to be playing The Riddler for much of last year but Nolan put the kibosh on that villain making an appearance), Deadline reports that the 29-year-old actor is in talks to take a part in the last installment of Nolan's Batman trilogy.
Production on the film is expected to start in May. So far, the actors cast in "The Dark Knight Rises" include Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy and presumably the previous members of the ensemble cast such as Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine. Gordon-Levitt starred as Arthur in "Inception," Leonardo DiCaprio's right-hand man in dream architecture theft. Arguably both Gordon-Levitt and Hardy stole the picture, so perhaps it's no surprise that both of them are continuing on as part of Nolan's growing troupe (some of you may remember we predicted many from the "Inception" cast would turn up in the third "Batman" film).
Gordon-Levitt is scheduled to star in Rian Johnson's "Looper" which started shooting in New Orleans last month, and the actor is also set for work in China, but he'll be finished by the time "The Dark Knight Rises" goes into production. Who will he play? We suppose it's time to let the speculation begin, but we do know that Hathaway will play Selina Kyle (better known as Catwoman) and Hardy will play the villain Bane. "The Dark Knight Rises" is already set for a July 20, 2012 release date.
lovelyandy | February 14, 2011 12:52 AM
levit is to play the joker in a flashback scene showing how his scars were the result of an accident comisioner gordon failed to prevent.
Sean | February 2, 2011 11:24 AM
Awesome. I found myself more interested in the team then Leo. I could care less if Leo was with his kids or not. I just wanted to see more of the team. And JGL and Hardy totally stole the movie. I remember wanting Nolan to cast them in Batman 3 and have them working together as an villain duo.
brett | February 2, 2011 6:08 AM
He will be playing ROBIN
Michael Bay | February 2, 2011 4:52 AM
cool.... chill.... ice......
BuntyHoven | February 2, 2011 4:40 AM
"(some of you may remember we predicted many from the "Inception" cast would turn up in the third "Batman" film)"
Well that was a bold prediction. Well done.
[A] | February 2, 2011 3:47 AM
KT, can we be friends? I thought I was the only one who wasn't crazy-in-love with this guy
rodie | February 2, 2011 3:47 AM
This is great news! I love JGL as an actor and as a super nice guy.
The only downside is we'll have to listen to thousands of fan boys claim Levitt will be playing the Joker in a cameo.
KT | February 2, 2011 3:21 AM
Hopefully his role is as small as possible.
And no, he didn't steal the show in Inception. Substitute him for any other actor and it wouldn't have changed anything.
Tom | February 2, 2011 12:38 AM
lol Bunty


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I cannot stop watching this video.
Jay Z performed "Picasso Baby" at the Pace Gallery in NYC. FOR SIX HOURS STRAIGHT. He was interested in the concept of performing art, how it manifests energy inside and outside the gallery setting. He wanted to see how artistic energy evolved between artists, so he performed his song to individuals one at a time. Some danced with him, challenged him, critiqued him or laughed with him. One woman, with a mohawk, gave him sexy eyes that could intimidate Queen Bey. My favorite article on one man's experience is here.
But here's the kicker: Jay Z 100% copied this idea.
An artist, Marina Abramovic, originated this concept and applied it to her medium for a performance entitled "Artist is Present". Then she had the lady balls to show up to Pace & have a little moment with Jay Z.
This video makes me smile like little else has this week. It's fun, playful, energetic and artistic. Whether it is copied or not, it is great art in motion. Which leads me to…
Whatever the medium, can "copying" be avoided? What is the line between emulation and inspiration? And how thin is that line? When you begin in an artistic industry, whether it be print or design or photography, can you even pull off true "creation"?
Pinterest is the garbage can of creativity. Think about it: someone does something incredibly innovative, we find it on the internet & then BAM! – it's all over every wedding, baby shower or photography session out there. Instead of acting as a soundboard for ideas, it's a place where you can go to find creative ideas without actually engaging in thought or creativity.
So, I switched my style up on Pinterest. It is now a place to gather images that serve as inspiration, not a source for imitation. You can check it out here.
I pull my ideas, especially for design, from many places. And from many other creatives. If I do much digging on any one blog or blogger, I find out where she/he is getting inspiration. Then, I can really see how that energy seeps into their own work. (For example, I loved the Jealous Curator's visual concept in her blog post about this very same video. Did I "cheat" in a way? Or am I just feeding off her energy, which she got from the article I referenced, which he got from Jay, which HE got from Marina?) Are any of us creating true and unique art?
Tell me in the comments what you think. Was what Jay Z did artistic or creative? Does Pinterest really suck? How do you define/determine what is imitation vs. inspiration?
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Acoustic ceiling effectiveness in reducing sound
I am considering applying spray-on acoustic/popcorn ceilings to reduce the noise level in my house. I haven't found any data supporting that popcorn ceiling reduce noise level. I am looking for data, physics, experiments, and tools to help me figure this out.
I asked this question at http://diy.stackexchange.com/questio...-sound-so-much
I have tried the suggested responses, but have not found a solution.
I am copying it here:
My home is a 1100sqft, single story home and it carries sound very far and clearly. It make the house 'loud'. When I sneeze loud I hear a high pitch echo. Voices seem to be amplified and with a slight echo. Are there tools to verify what I am experiencing and what can be done?
The floor is tile. The ceiling does not have 'popcorn'. The house's layout is like this:
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iamphi, Welcome to Physics Forums!
Besides the ceiling of your rooms it is important that you consider the materials on all surfaces, including walls and floors. Here are a few websites for design construction methods:
1. "Welcome to the new and improved Acoustics101.com site! The site you have come to know and love as the authoritative resource for acoustical construction and acoustic room design."
2. "When a sound wave strikes one of the surfaces of a room, some of the sound energy is reflected back into the room and some penetrates the surface. Parts of the sound wave energy are absorbed by conversion to heat energy in the material, while the rest is transmitted through. The level of energy converted to heat energy depends on the sound absorbing properties of the material."
3. From National Research Council Canada, see this:
"The sound absorption of a material is measured in terms of absorption coefficients that describe the fraction of the incident sound that is absorbed. Porous materials (materials that you can blow air through) such as acoustical ceiling tiles, carpets, or curtains and drapes tend to absorb sound best at mid and higher frequencies depending on the thickness and other material properties. Thin panels and other resonant systems generally absorb most at particular lower frequencies.
The total effective sound absorption is the sum of the products of the sound absorption coefficients of each material and their surface areas. For simple estimates, the sound absorption average (SAA) or noise reduction coefficient (NRC) can be used."
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Arizona finalist to host Superbowl
University of Phoenix Stadium and Arizona are one of the two finalists to host the Superbowl in 2015 (After the 2014 season), along with Tampa Bay. The decision will be made at the October Owners Meeting. In my opinion, Phoenix is a perfect place to host the Superbowl (Again), ranging from good weather to tons of hotels, resorts, and golf courses for the players. I bet in 2015 we'll be Superbowl contenders. Make it happen, Patrick Peterson.


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Baseball Prospectus is doing a series of articles ranking the best prospects in the minors, by position. The first article on catchers is free, but for those who can't be bothered to click the link Max Ramirez shows up at #7:
Ramirez has always hit for average, and has always drawn walks wherever he went, and now he's starting to tap into his power potential with 12 home runs in 250 at-bats, just one off his career high. The question mark remains his defense--his arm is below-average but not awful, but his receiving skills are significantly below average, to the point where many question his ability to stay at the position long term. However, as one scout who went over the list with me said, "Hey, Victor Martinez is still catching..."EDIT: For reference, here's last year's catcher rankings, though this one's not free.


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Fans of historic houses should get out their wallets, because tickets for the annual Historic Hyattsville House Tour have just gone on sale.
The self-guided tour will allow visitors to tour 11 Hyattsville homes, including some of the city's Victorian houses as well as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge and
This is the first time the Odd Fellows Lodge has been included in the tour. And while DeMatha's monastery has been featured before, in the 2003 tour, it has since undergone significant renovations. The building, which once housed residences for Trinitarian brothers, is now an administrative annex filled with offices and conference rooms.
This is the 33rd year of the Hyattsville House Tour. The event is held by the Hyattsville Preservation Association.
The house tour takes places on May 20, 2012 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Tickets are on sale during business hours at the on Gallatin Street and at on Baltimore Avenue. Check or cash only, please.


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AMEC's Member Services Department is responsible for professional training programs, youth activities — including the annual Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. — and other services which affect members, such as statewide advertising and Missouri electric cooperative's participation at the Missouri State Fair.
Mike Marsch
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Nikki Roach
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If you have questions about AMEC's Member Services Department, please contact the department directly:
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P.O. Box 1645
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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You may also e-mail members of the department:
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First Lady Michelle Obama made her way down Pennsylvania Avenue earlier today to speak with employees at the Justice Department. Attorney General Eric Holder introduced Mrs. Obama and noted her history of legal work:
…She decided long ago – long before she became First Lady – that she wanted to harness the power of the law to generate positive social change and build a more just society.
Mrs. Obama's remarks echoed that theme. She spoke about the reasons she wanted to become a lawyer and the importance of the work done by the thousands of employees at the Justice Department on behalf of the American people.
And here at DOJ, you all represent the ideals that drew us all to this business in the first place: those principles of equality, fairness and the rule of law. Your responsibility is not to a particular party — and that's important for people to understand — or to a particular administration or to a President. You work for the American people. You do battle every day on behalf of the most vulnerable among us. And you touch the lives of virtually every American in ways large and small -– even if they don't realize it.
For a department that started out with a single, part-time employee in 1789, the workload here at DOJ has really never stopped growing. And I know you all are feeling that right now.
Whether it's keeping our nation safe from terrorist attacks, or bringing our most hardened criminals to justice, protecting consumers or safeguarding our civil rights, your work has never been more important that it is today.
- First Lady Michelle Obama personally greeted many of the hundreds of department employees who had gathered in The Great Hall. During her remarks she praised their service, saying, "I think it's important for the people around the country to know that government is working hard for the American people and that it's made up of everyday Americans who are making sacrifices on their behalf."
For more from the First Lady's speech to Justice employees, read the full remarks at WhiteHouse.gov.


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2011 homecoming court
Meet your 2011 University of Illinois Homecoming Court!
Matt Abtahi
Integrative Biology
Niles, Illinois
Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Matt Abtahi is a 2008 graduate of Maine South High School in Park Ridge and is now studying integrative biology at the University of Illinois. As an Illini, his involvement in campus organizations has ranged from the Rube Goldberg Society to the American Medical Student Association to serving as sergeant-at-arms for the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity. Currently the vice president of student engagement for the Student Alumni Ambassadors of the University of Illinois Alumni Association, the UI senior still finds time to wear his orange and blue every day and to show up to every football game to cheer on his fellow Illini. Often the one heard yelling "I-L-L" on the Quad on Friday mornings or singing the "Illinois Loyalty" song around campus, Abtahi takes great pride in being an Illini and will forever hold his Alma Mater close to his heart. Go Illini!
Taylor Beale
Chicago, Illinois
University of Illinois senior Taylor Beale is majoring in philosophy with a minor in Islamic world studies. She serves as the Black Greek Council president and is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. Beyond the walls of campus, Beale enjoys volunteering at the local Douglass Community Center as well as mentoring young women in the Champaign-Urbana school districts. She holds an internship in the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program, with a focus in student affairs and higher education. In addition to planning on graduate school to obtain a master's degree in higher education, Beale looks forward to joining the U.S. Air Force as an Arabic language translator. She is excited to represent the University as a member of the Homecoming Court, as the campus has truly contributed to her current success as a student leader. As a member of the Court, Beale is honored to represent her college, course of study, sorority and hometown.
Josh Brickman
Civil Engineering
Mundelein, Illinois
Josh Brickman is studying civil engineering with a primary concentration in structural engineering and a secondary concentration in geotechnical engineering. The University of Illinois senior has been involved with the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts since his freshman year; he served as a board member for two years, and recently became the first student on the Krannert Center Advancement Council. Brickman is also a member of the Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honors Society, the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity and the Campus Honors program. He is honored to be a part of the 2011 Homecoming Court and would like to congratulate his fellow court members. In addition, Brickman would like to thank his professors for their tutelage and mentorship, his family for all their support and love, and his friends for helping to create so many wonderful memories at the University of Illinois.
Anna Czapar
Rochester, Illinois
Hannah Ehrenberg
Human Development and Family Studies
Lincolnwood, Illinois
Lauren Eiten
Political Science
Peru, Illinois
Landon Frye
Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Easton, Illinois
Wayne Gehrke
Double major: Crop Sciences/Technical Systems Management
Elgin, Illinois
Drew Harris
Chicago, Illinois
A University of Illinois senior advertising major, Drew Harris is involved in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; the American Advertising Federation; C.O.R.E.; and the Department of Advertising Student Advisory Board. During the summer of 2011, he earned a marketing internship working at ADP, a Fortune 500 company. Harris is excited to be part of the 2011 Homecoming Court because it gives him the opportunity to join a long-standing tradition and exemplify the integrity that comes with representing the University of Illinois.
Kenny Long
Double major: Materials Science and Engineering/Molecular and Cellular Biology
Carrollton, Texas
Kenny Long is pursuing a joint degree in materials science and engineering, and molecular and cellular biology and is proud and excited to be a part of the time-honored tradition of Homecoming at the University of Illinois. The UI senior serves as president of Engineers Without Borders, Global Development Council and Honors Student Council, and is a member of the Board of Governors for the University YMCA. Over the past year and a half, Long has managed the successful construction of a water distribution system for a village in rural Cameroon, West Africa, and hopes to continue working on international issues after graduation, when he will enroll in a joint M.D./Ph.D. program to prepare him for a career in applied medical research.
Emily Meyer
General Engineering
Lake Bluff, Illinois
A general engineering major and a member of the Hoeft Technology and Management Program, Emily Meyer has demonstrated her leadership as the Technology and Management Student Board president and as the internal vice president for Engineers Without Borders. The University of Illinois senior has supported the philanthropic efforts of her sorority, Alpha Phi, and its foundation which contributes to heart disease research, and has worked on water projects around the world, including those in Cameroon and South Dakota. In addition, Meyer has volunteered in Piura, Peru, with her church parish and has mentored both first-year engineering students and children in local schools in the Champaign-Urbana area. Meyer is honored to be a part of the 2011 Homecoming Court, as it is the perfect ending to her experience at Illinois, and she could not be happier to celebrate this Homecoming tradition with all who call themselves Fighting Illini.
Laura Myers
Community Health
Matteson, Illinois
Laura Myers is a University of Illinois senior in community health with a focus in health education and health administration. The president of Hip-Notic Dance Team, she is a member and academic honors certificate holder in the Mannie L. Jackson Illinois Academic Enrichment and Leadership Program. Myers has presented at the fourth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, where she studied health disparities among minority women; as a result, she will be credited in The Handbook of Race-Ethnicity and Gender in Psychology. Intending to obtain a master's degree in public health after graduation, Myers is proud to receive the honor of serving on Homecoming Court. Illinois has a rich tradition of pride and spirit, and she is grateful to have the opportunity to embody that during this festive time.
Frank Niu
Liaoning, China
A University of Illinois senior majoring in accountancy, Frank Niu serves in the Illinois Student Senate as treasurer and chairman of the financial affairs committee. As an ISS senator, he believes his representation is an important means by which student opinion is delivered to the administration of the University of Illinois and to the local, state and the federal governments. In the College of Business, Niu is involved in several organizations, including the Council of the Presidents and Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society. Born in Liaoning, China, he is excited to be one of the few international students in the University's history to be part of Homecoming Court.
Caroline Pahl
Broadcast Journalism
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Sara Pessimisis
Double major: Communication/ Spanish
Schaumburg, Illinois
Sara Pessimisis will graduate in May with a double major in communication and Spanish. During her time at the University of Illinois, she has served as president of Orthodox Christian Fellowship, vice president of development for Panhellenic Council and as a sister in Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Additionally, the UI senior has been a Sunday School teacher at Three Hierarchs Greek Orthodox Church, as well as a volunteer at the local Salt and Light Ministry. Pessimisis is honored to have been selected for the 2011 Homecoming Court and thanks all of her thought-provoking professors, supportive advisers and wonderful peers for making her undergraduate years at the University of Illinois rewarding and memorable.
Chloe Pistorius
Broadcast Journalism
Forsyth, Illinois
Born and raised in Forsyth, Illinois, where she attended Maroa-Forsyth schools, Chloe Pistorius is now a University of Illinois senior majoring in broadcast journalism with a minor in communication. At her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, she served as the Panhellenic delegate and currently is the house ministry leader; in addition, Pistorius is involved in Greek Intervarsity and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Order of Omega Honors fraternities. A fourth-year member of Illini Pride, she attends football and basketball games as part of Block I and Orange Krush, and twice participated in the Illibuck exchange between the Illinois and Ohio State football teams. A golfer in her free time, Pistorius interned with CBS Sports and traveled with the PGA Tour this past summer. She is honored to represent the University of Illinois in the long-running tradition of Homecoming.
Derrick Rhodes
Agricultural Education
Chicago, Illinois
Meghan Schaffer
Double major: Political Science/Communication
Naperville, Illinois
Meghan Schaffer is a University of Illinois senior majoring in political science and communication with a minor in business. Currently serving as a Graf Intern for the Illinois Leadership Center, she is a member of the Student Alumni Ambassadors of the University of Illinois Alumni Association, and of Illinois Connection, a UIAA advocacy group striving to obtain support for higher education. A former resident adviser to the Garner LEADS Living Learning Community, she continues to participate in activities hosted by the LEADS community and others within University Housing. Schaffer, who enjoys engaging with students, alumni and the campus community, is still exploring career options but is considering attending graduate school for a master's degree in student affairs or higher education administration. In her spare time, she enjoys supporting her two favorite sports teams: the Chicago White Sox and the Fighting Illini.
Spencer Turkin
Broadcast Journalism
North Woodmere, New York
A broadcast journalism major, Spencer Turkin hosts the sports-talk radio show "Illini Drive at 5," serves as a student ambassador for the College of Media and broadcasts games on the Big Ten Network Student U. The University of Illinois senior is also a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and the student coordinator of Ebertfest. This past summer, Turkin completed a research and statistics internship with MLB Network; prior internships took place at WICD-TV in Champaign and the New York Police Department. Upon graduation, Turkin hopes to pursue a career in play-by-play announcing. As a member of the Homecoming Court, he is honored to represent the University of Illinois in the areas of academic achievement, campus involvement and Illini pride. Turkin would like to thank his fellow students, professors and advisers who have made Champaign-Urbana his home away from home.
Nick Urish
Crop Sciences
Kilbourne, Illinois
University of Illinois senior Nick Urish studies crop sciences. As president of FarmHouse fraternity, he has worked to involve its 50 members more deeply with the Urbana community and with the University's clubs and organizations. A third-generation attendee of the University of Illinois, Urish has grown up a huge fan not only of its sports teams but also of its agricultural programs. Coming from a family farm, he knows the importance of agriculture in the state of Illinois and has worked extensively to promote UI programs as well as agriculture across the United States. He believes he represents what it means to be a University of Illinois student and is proud to be part of the 2011 Homecoming Court.
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This route is on the south-most buttress of the west face of the west side of Steve Canyon, facing Quail Springs road. This is the south end of Watanobe Wall. This climb and others by it are best reached by going to the left from the south entrance to Steve Canyon (past Grand Theft Avacodo) or approached more easily still from the road parking areas to the west. Approaching from the inside of Steve Canyon is a waste of time and energy. Go out to the south, then around to the west.
A standard Light rack. The upper 1/3 of this line is face climbing without protection, but it is progressively less steep with increasing height and the danger is probably minimal despite the runout. Cams in a horizontal provide a TR or belay anchor back some distance from the route.


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Structural Shapes and Geometries
Geometrica structures come in a dazzling variety of shapes and patterns, all capitalizing on the inherent strength of triangular lattices. The great variety is made possible by our sophisticated computerized design and manufacturing process.
Doubly curved domes (erected on a circular foundation) can span long distances. Their curvature transfers stresses efficiently with little to no bending moments, making them far stiffer than conventional flat surfaces.
Geometrica variations on the dome theme -- varying radii, varying curvatures -- give designers unprecedented flexibilty.
With Geometrica, you can extend structures and capture space in many ways.
3D Lattice
For surfaces with zero or only one direction of curvature, a deeper Geometrica 3-D lattice provides strength and rigidity, distributing loads evenly and efficiently with much less weight than a conventional two-dimensional frame.
Modular Construction
Prefabricated units can consist of individual (labeled) tubes and hubs, or prefabricated triangular modules that can be hoisted into place. Triangular shapes are unsurpassed for transferring stresses efficiently with little to no bending moments -- far more stable and far stronger than 90-degree frames. Depending on the amount of load to be carried, our structures may be designed as a single-layer membrane, a thin double layer (Vierendel) connected with short posts, or a thick double layer incorporating triangular connections between the layers for added rigidity.
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New garlic. Smelly, smelly stuff. I was watching The River Cottage Springtime with my friend Hugh Fathoughbly-Whottingfigs and I saw him make this soup. It looked so simple that I figured what they hey, we'll give it a go.
All you need for Hugh Feathably-Witheringstock's New Garlic Soup from memory by Aoife Mc
Four or five bulbs (I suppose you could call them that) of new garlic
Around two pints/1 litre of chicken stock
A generous knob of butter
Chopped chives and grated parmesan to serve
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Cumberland County Sheriff's detectives arrested a Fayetteville man and charged him with three counts of incest.
Harold James McCray, of Devonshire Drive, was arrested Wednesday afternoon and is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center.
Investigators reported that a witness alleges the encounters began in October 2006 and continued through September 2007. The witness claims to have seen some of the incidents.
McCray, 45, is expected to make a first court appearance Thursday at 2:30 p.m. He is being held under $600,000 bond.
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I have been facing a problem when I try to synchronize my client device with the SyncWiseEnterprise server. I am using Nokia 3650/7650 with SyncML client software. I always get error message in the phone that is "unable to synchronize with the server". I could only synchronize once. Then I always get this error message.
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Blog archives don't lie. It's been nearly 4 years since I first blogged about Ruby on Rails. (Three years and 10 months, but I'm not patient enough to wait until February to post this.) Here's a portion of what I said back then:
"But the PHP people will switch, easily, and with the apparent momentum of Ruby right now, maybe it's already happening. Forget the enterprise for now. Rails is a perfect fit for anyone who develops for the web on its own terms, and the people behind apps like Basecamp, 43things, and the upcoming Odeo match that profile."
In that time I've increase my use of Rails. At VitalSource we have a bunch of Xserves running Rails applications. Mac developers have embraced Rails in the form of PotionStore. Cheap shared hosts have been replaced with virtual servers, many with an emphasis on Rails hosting.
The community is huge now. What's not to like?
Plenty! Here are my top gripes about Ruby on Rails.
Deployment. Ask anyone — even its biggest fans — and they will complain about deploying Rails applications. This stems from two points: the overhead to initializing a Rails application, meaning multiple instances have to be fired up and ready, unlike PHP which can process a script at a moment's notice; and the path of ever-changing deployment strategies littered with the corpses of FCGI, Mongrel, Passenger, Thin, and more.
Upgrades. Rails matured quickly and is constantly improving. That's great for features, great for best practices, and great for a clean API. The downside is that methods and entire chunks of the framework are deprecated and removed every major release. Forget about backwards compatibility. If you aren't reading the blogs and keeping up with the latest changes, you'll pay a price when it comes time to upgrade your application.
Attitude. David Heinemeier Hansson and the Rails core team have been outspoken in their lack of concern for end users. It's because Rails is not actually a product. It was released and is open source to benefit the community and to grow the framework, but average developers should have no misconception that anyone with Git commit access is looking out for their application. I have great respect for Hansson, as well as the other high-profile developers of Rails, but it helps set expectations to underscore that Rails is not a supported product.
Java. Developers new to Rails generally come from the two other most popular web development languages: PHP and Java. Many leaders in the community come from that latter group, some of whom I count among my friends. Chad Fowler, in his interview with Pragmatic, spoke to the baggage that developers bring to a new platform. I think some of this baggage from a more "serious" architecture is leading to new complex abstractions, such as Capistrano. Whether fair or not, I also largely blame the Java developers for using tabs-as-spaces, which is evil. ;-)
Extensibility. The Rails team wisely made a conscious effort to limit the number of features in the core of Rails, instead preferring new optional features to be implemented as gems or plug-ins. The problem is that there are limited hooks to extend the framework. Ruby is great at dynamically extending classes that weren't designed with extensibility in mind, but there is no gaurantee that one plug-in's monkey-patch will continue to work in future versions. Ironically, merging Merb into Rails 3 will bring better supported APIs for plug-in authors while no doubt breaking a bunch of old stuff.
Speed. I put this one last because I don't actually think it's as big of a show-stopper as many people think. Still, it's true that Ruby is one of the slowest languages out there, falling behind Python, Perl, PHP, Java, and enormously behind compiled languages. ActiveRecord is great, but it also makes developers lazy and requires tweaking the defaults to achieve the same performance as hand-rolled SQL. Projects like Rails Metal look very cool, though, so that's a good sign for the platform.
Even with all these critiques, there is something special about Rails and I will continue to use it for many applications. But at the same time, any shame I used to have at using PHP is gone. If I need to do something simple, I will use a simple solution. As a sort of backlash against my frustrations with Rails, I built everything that powers Riverfold (order processing, admin interfaces, the Wii Codes application and Twitter services) off of PHP.


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Our man, MJD offering some perspective
All is not lost. "At least we haven't done anything to ban ourselves from getting any type of exposure in bowl games, or scholarships taken away. At least we're doing the right thing." "Anybody can cheat and go to BCS bowls and go 14-0 [while] the coach skips town. Anybody can do that. It's doing it the right way that counts." On the WWL LA SportsCenter last night. Watch from 1:13 - 1:45


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Licia Ronzulli, member of the European Parliament, has been taking her daughter Vittoria to the Parliament sessions for two years now.
Every time this is on my dash, it's an automatic reblog.
Life. There's always a way to make it work.
This woman runs PARLIAMENT with a baby in her lap and she's CLEARLY doing an outstanding job because she's still there being a total boss two years later, baby still in her lap.
"A baby will destroy your career-"
Are you sure?
Because I'm pretty sure that Licia Ronzulli would laugh at that declaration.
This is so awesome and makes me happy!!! but why is the baby suddenly blonde in the last photo??
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Timothy Rodenius, 31, Jailed For Allegedly Recording Bondage Acts With Girl, 17
A 31-year-old California man has been jailed on child sex and pornography charges after police say he recorded bondage acts in a hotel room with a 17-year-old western Pennsylvania girl.
» Sign Up For Breaking News Alerts» Like Us On Facebook» Follow Us On TwitterOnline court records don't list an attorney for Timothy Rodenius, of Ontario, Calif. He was arrested late Wednesday by state troopers from the Kittanning barracks.Police say Rodenius at first told the girl he was in his teens and later that he was 23 after they met online and began exchanging messages and Skype communications two years ago.The girl's family reported her missing after he picked her up at her parents' house. Police say they found more than 150 bondage-related sex aids and also video images of Rodenius performing sex acts on the girl in a West Kittanning hotel room.He faces a preliminary hearing Aug. 15.


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Ultrasonic level system can monitor up to 16 vessels
July 17, 2007
Bindicator® introduces the SonoTracker™ Ultrasonic Level System, which can monitor up to 16 vessels with transducers of various frequencies, and vessels of different heights and shapes. The system accurately measures the level of various materials such as powders, solids, liquids and slurries in a range of 1 to 100 feet. In addition the same system does open channel flow and differential level measurements.


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I mean this metaphorically, of course. The problem is, they don't.
Threatening to hit an injured man, intentionally, on his injury, is cruel, evil, and pathetic. It would be pathetic enough to say, "I hope Romo plays, because an injured quarterback is easier to intercept and otherwise keep from winning the game." This would in essence be admitting that you are really too afraid to face your foe strength to strength. It says you are depending on the other person's weakness to help you win the game, rather than your own prowess.
But think of how much more pathetic it is to say that you are aiming at your opponent's injury. Really? We all understand that if you play, people have to try to tackle you. No problem there. And they cant go pussyfooting around the place where you are injured, no matter how honorable that might seem. No problem there. But any decent human hopes that, in the process of doing their job and beating the other team, they don't hurt anybody.
Any decent person, even if they may in a their heart of hearts hope that the other guy's injury will slow him down and make the game easier to win, does not hope that the other guy gets slammed in a vulnerable spot and seriously injured. Any decent person would, if they knew ahead of time that this would happen during the game, say, "Boy, I wish he didn't play, so that I didn't have to be the one to hurt him."
Now turn to the words of the Redskin who says, "I hope he plays, and I hope he plays injured, because I'm going to put my helmet on him right where his injury is." Turn to the words of the same player who talks about fights that continue after the play is over--fights whose only goal is not to win a football game, but to injure and maim. This guy is not a competitor. He is a sociopath, and he needs to be institutionalized as such, not allowed out on the field. I had to post this because I couldn't believe no one was commenting on it. If you can find the exact words (I heard it on the radio while driving), please chime in.


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DramaFull length
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It received the Critics' Award as the best play written by a foreign playwright.
Book/Item: SHADOW AND SUBSTANCEBook Type: MSPrice: $20.00ISBN/Code: 992179
FEE: $80 per performance. MS.THE STORY: In the words of George Jean Nathan, the play "deals with the Catholic Church in Ireland. Its theme lies in the ramifications of faith as practiced by the Church's various constituents
faith that, for all its sincerity, has drifted from its deepest moorings, and the manner in which a true, steadfast, innocent, and unselfish believer, a young girl, brings the contentious others, through the uncorrupted purity and simplicity of her own faith, back to first principles. And the role of the young girl, a little caretaker in the house of the canon, though built out of materials that in cruder hands would quickly betray their spirit and such a restrained gentility of writing ink that, if it is cast at all appropriately, it can hardly fail to dig into an audience's emotions. The straw out of which Carroll has fabricated his bricks and built his play is of a superior quality, and his dramatic structure, as a consequence, mounts aloft with eloquence and power."


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Logos Ministries
Assisting Churches in the Ministry of the Word
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Assisting Churches in the Ministry of the Word
Dr. R. Rajkumar was a deeply religious person who was told that Jesus is the only way to God. He was so offended that he set out to prove Christianity wrong. But after a year of studying the Bible in secret, he couldn't resist the love of Jesus. Since then, he has traveled all over the world, sharing his faith with anyone who will listen.
Logos Ministries presents a series of short answers to important questions about faith in Jesus and Christian living. Click here for more.
Logos Ministries will regularly upload sermons by Dr. Rajkumar. Click here to listen to the present collection of sermons that are free to listen online or download for later use.
Dr. Rajkumar travels extensively, speaking in cities, towns and villages all over India and the rest of the world. Click here to have a look at his travel plans, his availability and to invite him as speaker.


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The terms of the tender offers were released today and all five RFAs -- Dumervil, Marshall, Kuper, Orton and Scheffler -- were given tender offers.
By Gray Caldwell
" - ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- With free agency set to begin on Friday, the Broncos have tendered qualifying offers to five players who will be restricted free agents.
Elvis Dumervil has been tendered with a first and third-round draft choice. Chris Kuper, Brandon Marshall and Kyle Orton each have been tendered with a first-round draft choice. Tony Scheffler was given an original round tender (second-round draft choice). ... "


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Michael Dyer Probably Deserves Another Shot...Somewhere
Should Michael Dyer be allowed to walk on at Arkansas? Would the current Hogs want him on the team? Is Dyer being honest when he says he's changed? How much harm could he actually do in Fayetteville? Is it possible that he could develop into a great Razorback? I explore these questions in a column I wrote for Sporting Life Arkansas.


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Trump Taj Mahal
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How it Ranks: Trump Taj Mahal ranks #7 out of 143 Atlantic City Hotels based on an evaluation of expert ratings and awards, as well as user reviews.
- #7 in Best Atlantic City Hotels
- #22 in Best New Jersey Hotels
Our Take: Like a public exhibition, this famed casino showcases the decadence of its larger-than-life namesake, the Donald. Yet, with larger-than-average guestrooms, this Trump property also aims to treat its visitors to exceptional comfort as well as eye candy. From the golden elevators to the regal chandeliers to the jaw-dropping view from seaside rooms (previous guests highly recommend reserving one of these), visitors are expected to live like kings here. However, some guests claim that the lackluster customer service made it difficult to have a good time here. Those that did enjoy their stay cite the Taj's ample facilities as the main reason to stay. Though the casino stands as the Taj's centerpiece (as it does in most Atlantic City hotels), the entertainment extends beyond the blackjack table and into the on-site nightclubs and shopping center. (And did we mention that the rides and games of the Steel Pier amusement park are right out the front door?) For a more laid experience, spend your days luxuriating in the Spa at the Taj or lounging by the hotel pool before filling your belly at one of several in-house restaurants.
Location & Top Nearby Hotels
Of 143 hotels in Atlantic City, eight are ranked on the U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in Atlantic City. The seven closest to Trump Taj Mahal are shown on the map below. These include Caesars Atlantic City Casino Hotel (0.8 miles) and Golden Nugget Atlantic City (1.2 miles).
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Nearby Things to Do
Trump Taj Mahal is <0.5 miles from the #1 ranked Atlantic City attraction, IMAX Theater at Tropicana. Of the 17 top rated attractions, the five closest ones are listed below.
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- #16Steel Pier (<0.5 miles)
- #1IMAX Theater at Tropicana (<0.5 miles)
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Crazy good weekend. Spent my b-day on Sunset Blvd., listening to the tunes of Millie Jackson, Ashford & Simpson, and the best old school Chicago house music. Too bad hip hop displaced house on the club scene. Anyhoo, Sunset Junction festival was tons of fun. Spent time with my new best friend, Eric B., and it's always a treat hanging with him. Just a low-key fun day. Saw the Emmy Awards too.
Anyhoo, I'm still around. Will be heading to Detroit for a week to see my family. A last-minute end-of-summer time off.
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"The President wants the U.S. to sign on to the U.N.'s International Criminal Court."
"In the last couple of days, notices were sent (by officials in Ukraine) to Jews in one city indicating that they had to identify themselves as Jews."
Says Michelle Obama waved "red communist flags" on her trip to China.
Says President Barack Obama's acceptance of an "Islamic order and gold medal" was "unconstitutional."
"22 Countries Invaded by the U.S. in 20 Years."
The United States stopped plans to build a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe "as a gift to Russia."
President Barack Obama spent "$5 billion paying Ukrainians to riot and dismantle their democratically elected government."
After Russia went to war with Georgia in 2008, the U.S. sent a "very strong message" to Vladimir Putin by sending "warships to the Black Sea" and airlifting "combat troops that Georgia had in Afghanistan" back to Georgia.
Russian annexation of Crimea "removes a million residents of the Ukraine that have provided the margin of victory for (Viktor) Yanukovych, the pro-Moscow prime minister in his last election."
Says President Barack Obama was responsible for "the assassination of at least four American citizens" in drone strikes.
Says Ronald Reagan "got the Saudis to flood the market with cheap oil."
On Syria, "a lot of the allies signed on. At the last minute, Obama backed off."
Says Vladimir Putin once said, "The breakup of the Soviet Union was the greatest geopolitical tragedy of the 20th century."
The new Ukrainian government "introduced a law abolishing the use of languages other than Ukrainian in official circumstances."
"The Russians didn't wear uniforms when they came in" to Ukraine.
Says she made an "accurate prediction" that if Barack Obama were elected it would encourage Russia to invade Ukraine.
Says 21 million people "still suffer slavery today."
"Crimea became part of Ukraine only in 1954. Crimea was historically part of Russia, and (Nikita) Khrushchev gave it to Ukraine in a gesture that mystified some people."
"The (Russian) ruble is already going down."
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Larry finds unique story ideas and unexpected angles. While on assignments, he consumed seven meals in one calorie-packed day with Roadfood experts Jane and Michael Stern, waded through an alligator-infested swamp on the trail of the rare ghost orchid, and compared luxury suites from Mauritius to Bangkok to New Orleans.
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I'm sure this will get a post from Brad or someone else, but thought I'd pass it along for discussion.
Colts have waived the following players:
CB Chris Rucker
LB Mike Balogun
WR Quan Cosby
RB Alvester Alexander
There are a few interesting (if not surprising names here) including Chris Rucker and Quan Cosby. Original article from the mothership here. Anyone here worth discussing?


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Lets see who you all think will tank this season from the 2013 draft, as well who is your pick for most successful player that will be taken. Not just Bengal picks lets go league wide.
Example being me last year calling Russell Wilson to be awesome and completly botching how good Dre was going to be ha not that it has been seen yet could have nailed em both lets hope for our sake.
This year I think Millner, Vaccaro, Teo, and Womack will be disappointing (which I mean in terms of there draft position) . On the positive note I think that Amerson, Hopkins, Trufant, xavier rhodes and Brown (LB) will shine in year one, and get better year two.
feel free to bash my choices I love seeing all the opinions.
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study of oral tradition
The functions of writing
Certainly writing has been observed to displace oral traditions. The American scholar
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oral tradition (communication)
Discovery and rediscovery
In the 1930s, for example, two American scholars, Milman Parry and
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SEATTLE (AP) -- Michael Saunders hit a two-run infield single in the seventh inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
With the game tied at 1, the bases loaded, two outs and a full count, Saunders hit a chopper to first and narrowly outraced pitcher Tony Sipp, who was covering the bag. The batters were running on the pitch, allowing two runs to score. The play was upheld after a brief replay review.
Jose Altuve homered on the game's first pitch for the Astros, who have lost three in a row.
Dominic Leone (0-1) pitched 1 2-3 innings for his first major league win in 16 appearances, and Fernando Rodney pitched a perfect ninth for his 12th save.
Houston starter Jarred Cosart (3-4) had kept Seattle's offense largely bottled up until the seventh inning.
Dustin Ackley and Stefen Romero led off with singles and Cosart walked Nick Franklin to load the bases with no outs. Cosart struck out Mike Zunino before giving way to Sipp, who got pinch hitter Cole Gillespie to pop up before Saunders' hit.
Cosart gave up three runs on five hits and four walks over 6 1-3 innings. He struck out six.
Seattle starter Roenis Elias pitched into the sixth inning, allowing three hits, with the only run coming on Altuve's leadoff homer. Elias struck out six, walked four and pitched out of jams a couple times early - the first two batters reached in the second and third innings - before settling down.
Altuve took Elias' opening pitch deep into the visitor's bullpen in right field for his second home run. It was Altuve's third career leadoff homer and first this season.
The Mariners scratched out a run in the bottom of the first. James Jones led off with a walk, advanced to third on Saunders' single and scored on Robinson Cano's sacrifice fly to center.


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Every August, new students unpack in dorms and begin lives as Mountaineers. This year, a record enrollment of more than 5,200 new students will make up the Freshman class.
New students packed into the Coliseum for words of inspiration and encouragement Sunday afternoon.
"In there, there are future doctors, future dentists, future lawyers, future scientists, future business leaders, and artists, and dancers, and we need them to successful," WVU President James Clements said. "So my hope for them is what I said, don't drop out, don't give up. It's going to get hard but we want you to graduate and I want to shake your hand and sign your diploma."
The incoming students heard from speakers like President Clements, student government president Zach Redding and adventurer Allison Levine.
Many, still teenagers, anxiously listened to the speakers. They didn't know how the next four years would unfold.
"I expect for the first year, just to be orientated, I know where things are and what I need to do, and hopefully set a good start for the rest of college," said freshman Kevin Garone.
The anxious feeling accompanied the nerves. Clements said that was not a problem.
"If they feel unprepared that's okay," said president Clements. "We'll help them get ready, but it gets back to work hard, don't give up, do your best, go to class, those things become very important."
Many students were excited to begin their journey as Mountaineers. It was apparent when the new students sang Country Roads and learned football chants and cheers. As for the University, it too is also excited to welcome in its newest family members.
"At the end of this, when we all put on our shirts and sang Country Roads together and put our arms around each other, it shows a bond that exists between Mountaineers, and that's really special and I don't think you can get that at a lot of universities, not at the level you do hear."
"I'm really hoping just for a good time," Freshman Jay Rudolph said. "To be able to balance the classes, partying and all that and really to have a blast down here."


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Ronda Rousey Makes A Nasty Meal Replacement Drink, Nearly Gags Getting It Down.
While she's in there maybe she can finish those dishes and tidy up a bit.
Does the Oven make a loud enough sound to let her know that the rounds are over?
She doesn't wash the vegetables, drinks out of the blender, then just rinses the blender, doesn't wash it, and puts it back. How barbaric! But, I still would…..you know……
Ha ha you guys are hilarious, I love it. Keep up the good work boys.
I find this video difficult to m********* to.
As a Registered Dietitian, its interesting to hear the poor logic and irrational ideas that some people have towards food. I think its awesome that R.R. is consuming her greens, but the whole alkaline diet idea is BS. The human body has its own buffer system that doesnt change due to diet (unless you are putting yourself into ketosis by avoiding carbohydrates). Alkaline water is a fad and has no scientific research to back it up. Also, drinking parlsey, cilantro, and water is not nutritious; its high in phytochemicals, has some fiber, and minimal vitamins/minerals. This wouldnt be considered a meal replacement drink since it has pretty much zero protein and fat; its basically a couple carbs mixed with water.
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With a new Evolution (EVO) prototype that sees 30-35 percent higher sales volumes, a new strong franchisee with Pilot Travel Centers, LLC and a growth strategy that puts the focus on small towns and multiple venues, Huddle House Restaurants has its sights set high for extraordinary growth over the next five years, with plans on opening 30 restaurants in 2013, 35 new restaurants in 2014, 35 in 2015 and 40 in 2016.
"With 26 new locations opening the past two years and nearly 30 new stores already signed on for 2012-2013, we can tell the efforts we have been putting into store re-designs and other initiatives are paying off," said Huddle House's Chief Development Officer Mark Whittle. "Our comp sales have continually increased over the last 19 months in a row and we see signs of that continuing. There is great momentum for the brand", said Chief Marketing Officer Marc Butler.
Two major drivers of the recent comp sales growth for the brand have been very successful Limited Time Offers such as Scrambles and Stuffed Hashbrowns, and its EVO reimaging program for the existing restaurants. "We have completed over 16 EVO reimages in the past 12 months and the sales success is phenomenal, with sales lifts between 10% and 35% depending on the level of remodel completed by our franchisees," said Tom Cossuto, Huddle House's Chief Financial Officer.
Following the brand's strategy of opening new restaurants in smaller towns rather than large city centers, an initiative spearheaded by Whittle, Huddle House will double its signed locations in Texas, a focus market, in the next month alone. Other focus markets include Illinois, with plans to open 15-20 new locations over the next five years, Pennsylvania and Ohio, with 15 new locations in the next five years and Iowa, where the brand plans to open 10 locations in the next five years. In addition, the brand has aggressive plans to continue to build out new restaurants in its core markets in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
"It's an aggressive strategy, but the current success we are seeing tells us it's also realistic," Whittle said.
Adding to the brand's success is an increased focus on new restaurant locations in alternative venues to ground up freestanding construction, such as joint development with truck stops and travel centers. Huddle House signed four new deals for restaurants in Pilot Travel Centers in the recent weeks, with five more deals set to be closed by the end of August. This brings the total number of deals to be developed by Pilot Travel Centers to 15.
"Aligning the Huddle House name with Pilot Travel Centers has been a huge success for both parties," Whittle said. "We have a great dialogue going and have positioned the Huddle House brand as the go-to option if a Pilot is looking to add a full service restaurant component."
In addition to restaurants attached to Pilot Travel Centers, a new unit prototype is also attracting new franchisees to the Huddle House system. The brand completed 15 store openings over the past year, with 22 franchise stores and three company stores set to open through the rest of 2012 and into 2013.
With the availability of new territories, the new unit prototype and the partnership with Pilot Travel Centers, franchising with Huddle House is in its prime.
"Each time we open a new location, we add about 30-40 new jobs in that community," said Whittle. "The prospect Huddle House offers its franchisees on all levels, from the opportunity to own your own business to providing your community with jobs and a real community environment with great food, have never been better."
Huddle House, Inc., a full-service family restaurant chain, is well-known for serving "Any Meal. Any Time." in communities around the country. The Huddle House menu has a wide variety of comfort food items and features signature Big House breakfast and sandwich platters, as well as favorites such as country fried steak with green beans and marinated grilled chicken with sweet potato fries. The core values on which Huddle House was founded in 1964 – serving quality food in a warm, friendly environment that brings the community together – remain intact today. Typically open 24-hours, Huddle House serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. In 2011, Huddle House implemented a new and fresh design with flexible seating so even larger groups can come and enjoy 'Our House'. The Atlanta-based, 400-unit franchise is located in 20 states, primarily in the Southeast, Central, Midwest and Southwest U.S. For more information, please call 1-800-418-9555 or visit www.huddlehouse.com.


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So two articles came out about Kolb this week, one on NFL.com and the other on azcardinals.com. One good (in my opinion) and the other not so much.
The article on NFL.com was a report that Kolb will return next season. I know many fans, (primarily INSOMAN1ATIC) will be disappointed with this news, but the rest of us relieved. On December 18th Jason La Canfora reported that the Cardinals could part ways with Kolb this offseason, in which Kolb would make the smallest impact on our cap. Next offseason he'd make a little more money so if he doesn't pan out by the end of next season, we can still get rid of him.
The other article on azcardinals.com, talks about how Kolb is still facing his concussion issues. He had a full psych exam yesterday which showed that he's "A little slow" in his reaction times.Kolb did practice today, but in very limited work. Cardinal Doctors told both Whizenhunt and Kevin, that 2 to 3 more weeks of rest Kolb will be fine. Unfortunately we do not have 2-3 more weeks of Cardinal football. As of now it's looking like Skelton will get another start this season, especially after a Skelton had a conference call with Seattle Reporters.
On a side note, Tackle Brandon Keith (Knee), Safety Kerry Rhodes (Ankle), and Patrick Peterson (Achilles) all sat out today. Whizenhunt said Rhodes should return by tomorrow. As for Peterson his chance to play Sunday is looking bleak, but if he does play... Our favorite announcer, Sam Rosen will be calling the game.


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After schooling in Pforzheim, where he established a friendship with Philipp Melanchthon, he studied theology in Cologne. He was a teacher in Rottweil in 1510 and in Bern in 1513. In 1520 he became a canon and the people's priest.
In 1521 he visited Huldrych Zwingli in Zürich, his friend and adviser, and began a lively exchange of letters.
In 1526, he participated in the disputation of Baden. In 1528 the Bern disputation took place, the result of which the Bernese Reformation edict was issued on 7 February 1528 where Bern officially decided for the Reformation.
Zwingli's 1531 death brought the Reformation in Bern to a crisis, to which the city council called for the first Bernese synod with 200 participants gathering. Haller was especially concerned as Zwingli's successor Heinrich Bullinger was unable to attend the synod. However, he received strong support from Wolfgang Capito who arrived in Bern shortly before the opening of the Synod.
In 1532 Haller became of the leader of the Reformed Church of Bern. He was in contact with Guillaume Farel in the western part of Switzerland and Heinrich Bullinger in Zurich and acted as a mediator between the Calvinist Reformation and Zurich.


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