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In reading her defense, the first draft of her thesis she sent to me, and the comments in the interview, I feel compelled to comment.
I will focus my remarks on her defense, because the thesis is not freely given to the public. So, all comments below are based on her public comments. One can purchase it or if you work for the Church and request a free copy, as I have, and Eden will send you one. We have corresponded about this and any comments I have about her thesis, in particular, will be done in private via email.
My intent is not to prove Eden wrong nor is it to provide an uncritical defense of Christopher West. Rather, I view it as a corrective as someone who is somewhere in between.
To give full disclosure - I am an acquaintance of Dawn Eden's, in that we have had a few email exchanges the past few years. I appreciate her blogging and her book about the over-sexualized culture we live in. I think she speaks to women immersed in our culture in a unique way.
Also, I have been studying the Theology of the Body, for years. I did so first under the guidance of Dr. Mark Lowery (one of West's original critics and a mentor to me) and other professors in grad school. I then dove head-first into the original texts for years before ever encountering West's materials. I have also attended West's classes at the Theology of the Body Institute, but not in an uncritical manner. In fact, I have challenged him quite a number of times on his approach and content. Yet, I consider him a friend (not a close friend, but a friend nonetheless). I have found him to be a humble man who takes criticism fairly and sincerely. I have a book coming out in September on the Theology of the Body and take a much different approach than West does to the topic.
I do not have a dog in this fight. Rather, I would like to see such interaction stay focussed on the content and be directed toward the good of the Church. One of my main criticisms of Eden's approach, I feel, is she gets off task in this regard.
I find Eden to be fair as well and hope the two sides can discuss issues in charity, without having to tear the other down to make their point.
I pray that all sides humbly seek God's will to the glory of His name and not our own in this discussion.
WARNING - This will be very long. My remarks are in red below.
Note: I hope that Eden will prayerful reflect on my comments, as I am sure she is hopeful that West will do the same with her own.
Good evening. I am here tonight to defend my master's thesis, which is a critique of Christopher West's presentation of Pope John Paul II's theology of the body. By "Christopher West's presentation," I mean not only his own personal presentation, but also, more generally, the presentation that he promotes through his Theology of the Body Institute, which trains priests and lay catechists to teach his particular interpretation of John Paul II.
Has she been to his classes at the institute? She does not say. This is very important, because if she has no first hand experience in what he teaches during the classes, she is only using secondary resources and her criticism might be off-base. As someone who has been, it is clear to me she misinterprets him frequently or is using others who do not understand his teaching. This could be a pedagogial mistake on West's part - others not being able to clearly identify what he is teaching. But it is not as much an issue with the objective content of his teaching if this is the case. UPDATE: I also have to address the purpose of the Institute. It isn't to give just West's interpretation. There are a multitude of other teachers, including some who have been studying this topic much longer than West (e.g., Janet Smith & Michael Waldstein). I think you would be hard-pressed to say they merely teach what West sees in TOB. Furthermore, while West has had the largest influence on the Institute, it is much bigger than Christopher West.
I chose this topic, first, because the issues it encompasses—the promotion of the Catholic vision of marriage and family—are close to my heart, and second, because it is highly topical, given that West's presentation has recently been the subject of public debate among theologians.
In fact, after I completed my thesis, the subject became even more topical with West's unexpected announcement at the end of March that he was taking a six-month sabbatical, effective immediately. The Theology of the Body Institute, which is the nonprofit created to promote his presentation of the theology of the body, stated that West was taking this leave "to attend to family needs, and to reflect more deeply on fraternal and spiritual guidance he has received in order to continue developing his methodology and praxis as it relates to the promulgation of the Theology of the Body."
This is noteworthy because it marks the first time West has ever publicly affirmed a willingness to reflect upon his presentation, something that his critics have asked of him for nearly ten years. She assumes he hasn't reflected upon his critic's remarks. This isn't true, because he has changed several approaches to his interpretation due to other's criticism. I know this first-hand, because he has changed details of his approach from conversations I have had with him, when discussing problems I have had with his approach. Thus
casts west as a person who won't listen to reason or others who have differences with him. This isn't the case and is un-factual. Eden
My thesis is titled, "Towards a 'Climate of Chastity': Bringing Catechesis on the Theology of the Body into the Hermeneutic of Continuity."
The first half of the title, "Towards a 'Climate of Chastity,'" is a reference to Humanae Vitae. In that encyclical, Pope Paul VI called attention to "the need to create an atmosphere favorable to the growth of chastity so that true liberty may prevail over license and the norms of the moral law may be fully safeguarded." That passage was a key text for John Paul II in his Wednesday catecheses on the theology of the body.
The second half of the title, "Bringing Catechesis on the Theology of the Body into the Hermeneutic of Continuity," refers to a central point of my thesis. Christopher West asserts that the theology of the body is "revolutionary" because "previous generations of Christians" grew up under the burden of a "repressive approach" to sexual issues. His intention is to counter a popular myth—the idea that the Church is, as he puts it, "down on sex." However, in countering the one myth, he inadvertently fuels another—the idea that, in the wake of Vatican II, we are "building a new Church," a Church that is fundamentally different from that which preceded it. His praise on Pope John Paul II is predicated on the repeated assumption, sometimes explicit, that the preconciliar Church was stodgy and prudish. While he no doubt intends to promote charity and unity, his approach effectively encourages division and disdain for our past.
That is why I argue that his presentation on theology of the body needs to be reconciled with the "hermeneutic of continuity." That expression is drawn from the 1985 Extraordinary Synod of Bishops, which stressed that the Second Vatican Council "must be understood in continuity with the great tradition of the church, and at the same time we must receive light from the Council's own doctrine for today's Church and the men of our time. The Church is one and the same throughout all the councils."
If this is the crux of her thesis, then I believe she will have a difficult time proving it. While west talks about the problems of the pre-conciliar church, he is generally speaking about the culture within the church surrounding sexuality in addition to the lack of a good pedagogy for parents to teach their children about the positive aspects of sex. He is not focusing on the doctrines of the church. This is quite different and a distinction that
fails to see. Eden
Having said that, the very use of the words "hermeneutic of continuity" in my thesis title reflects a paradox inherent in applying theological analysis to popular catechesis and apologetics. West himself almost never resorts to language as obscure to non-theologians as "hermeneutic of continuity." He directs his words to the ordinary people in the pews. The one who dares to critique him on an academic level risks pretentiousness or even self-parody--like the Times of London music critic who praised a song from the Beatles' first album for its "Aeolian cadence."
must not know that such theological details and phrases are very much a part of west's approach within the classes at the institute. If she did, her academic critique would be much more appropriate and accurate. Furthermore, west has never claimed to be an academic. Thus, she is correct that an academic criticism will be limited by nature. Eden
Nonetheless, I am willing to take that risk, because Christopher West does not present himself as a mere apologist, seeding the ground for faith via rational arguments. Nor does he present himself as merely engaging in catechesis, which, as the Holy See has stated, consists of "transmitting the Gospel, as the Christian community has received it, understands it, celebrates it, lives it and communicates it in many ways." Rather, Christopher West presents himself as the definitive interpreter of teachings of John Paul II—teachings which, as I will explain shortly, he claims "will lead to a dramatic development of thinking about the Creed." He is essaying apologetics and catechesis and theology itself. As such, his approach merits serious critical analysis by theologians—especially in light of its overwhelming popularity. I agree that he is not above scrutiny, but he has never said he is "the definitive interpreter". In fact, he has remarked several times, to me personally as well as publicly, that his hope is to have a multitude of catechists, writers, theologians, etc. spreading TOB. furthermore,
is uncharitable in portraying West with a role that he has never taken on himself. Is he the most popular speaker on TOB today? Certainly. But, that does not result in him portraying himself as "the definitive interpreter on John Paul's teachings". Eden steps outside of an "academic" critique when she makes such frivolous charges. Eden
Along with West's undeniable talent as an author and speaker, there is an element of marketing genius at work. As I noted, he presents himself as the definitive interpreter of Pope John Paul II's theology of the body. Until last year, when his then-ordinary Bishop Kevin Rhoades and Cardinal Rigali issued a public endorsement of his work, the main evidence that he offered for his teaching authority was that he was fulfilling an imperative laid out by George Weigel in his 1999 biography of John Paul II, Witness to Hope.
Weigel wrote that the theology of the body was a "theological time-bomb set to go off with dramatic consequences ... perhaps in the twenty-first century." He added, "John Paul's portrait of sexual love as an icon of the interior life of God has barely begun to shape the Church's theology, preaching, and religious education. When it does it will compel a dramatic development of thinking about virtually every major theme in the Creed."
From the start of his public career, Christopher West has marketed himself as carrying out this mandate. One sees this most recently in the promotional material for the upcoming TOB Congress sponsored by the Theology of the Body Institute, which was formed to promote West's presentation. The promotional material states that the conference is "building on the words of papal biographer George Weigel—that this teaching 'will affect every major theme of the Creed.'" The congress's workshops are structured around that same premise; the one on catechesis is actually titled, "Catechesis and the Creed in Light of the Theology of the Body." The overriding implication in that title—and with West's entire presentation—is that that the Creed is something to be viewed in light of the theology of the body, rather than vice versa. To say that the congress was formed to promote west is unsound! West isn't presenting, but experts from around the world (some who have strong differences with west) are presenting on a wide-range of topics. It seems
is throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Weigel's statement has little to do with West or the congress, as a whole, but rather is being used as a starting point to further discussion on the scope of TOB. Eden
Having explained why Christopher West's presentation of the theology of the body merits a theological critique, I will now summarize my thesis.
Chapter One begins with some biographical background on West. As mentioned, a foundational point of his presentation of the theology of the body is that John Paul II's teachings are "revolutionary" because "previous generations of Christians" grew up under the burden of a "repressive approach" to sexual issues. Because he uses his own experiences to support this point, it is relevant here to explore those aspects of his upbringing that informed his understanding of the attitudes he believes are ingrained in "most Christians."
will now step outside of a theological critique and into modern psychoanalysis. Eden
West's understanding of what constitutes a normative Catholic upbringing may be shaped from his experiences during his late teens and early 20s living with his family in the Mother of God Community, a Catholic community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. At that time, during the late 1980s and early 1990s, the community's leaders exercised puritanical control over members' lives—including their dating. Eventually, in 1995, James Cardinal Hickey, the Archbishop of Washington, would order reforms to the community to correct its abuses of power. But those changes came too late for West, who, during his time in the community, was subject to its strict rules.
Christopher West told the Washington Post that, after spending years living in the community and submitting to its leaders' control of his social contacts, his work, and his studies, he realized, "It's a cult. I've been living in a cult."
Now, one certainly doesn't have to grow up in a cult to appreciate the dangers of a puritanical approach to sexuality. However, I have found in my research that West's experiences in the Mother of God Community appear to come into play in his interpretation of John Paul II's teachings on continence. I will return to this point when I describe the particulars of West's presentation. They may appear that way, but is this really consonant with an academic theological approach to the topic at hand? I would answer no. we all have baggage in our backgrounds that form us for good or bad. What is open to critique is the material we presently are dealing with. Her own experiences have formed her as well, which she details in her book.
The rest of Chapter One is taken up with a list I compiled, comprising ten major themes of West's presentation of the theology of the body. In Chapter Two, I examine the criticisms that his presentation has engendered, as well as his responses to those criticisms, and add my own critique. I conclude my critique in Chapter Three, identifying the aspects of West's presentation that I believe are in most serious need of modification, and recommending specific positive correctives.
I will now briefly list the ten major themes of West's presentation that I identify in Chapter One:
1. The TOB is an all-encompassing theology that requires theologians and religious educators to recontextualize "everything" about Christian faith and life.West says, "Indeed, a 'holy fascination' with our bodies as male and female is precisely the key that opens the holy door to the divine bridal chamber, allowing us to experience what the mystics call 'nuptial union' with God." He also says, "Sex plunges us headfirst into the Christian mystery." Sex isn't just the act of sex, but sexuality (being created male and female). I cannot comment more on this without getting into the thesis, which I will not do for the public. Suffice it to say that in parts, West does skate on the edge with his approach to liturgy and mysticism.
2. The "sexual revolution" was a "happy fault." West praises the sexual revolution because, as a reaction against generations of repression and prudery, it "got us talking about our hunger." What Pope John Paul II did was redirect the discussion in the right direction. So, West says, "The Church looks at the sin of Adam and proclaims, 'Oh happy fault that won for us so great a redeemer.' We can look at the error of the sexual revolution and say 'Oh happy fault that has won for us so great a theology of the body.'" West "praises the sexual revolution"? No. He tries to draw the good out of the bad. This is a Catholic approach. I do agree that he emphasizes the sexual revolution too much.
3. "Dumpster" vs. "banquet." West likens using pornography to eating out of a "Dumpster," whereas the joys of sex according to the theology of the body is the "banquet." West says, "Why was [Playboy magazine founder] Hugh Hefner a successful 'evangelist'?" West asks. "Because eating fast food is a lot better than starving to death." Whereas Hefner was "just going to the wrong menu to feed the hungry," the TOB offers "the banquet of love that truly satisfies." West doesn't admire Hefner. He loves him enough to want to see him come to Christ.
4. The nuptial analogy is the primary means by which the faithful should understand their relationship to God—and "nuptial" is to be envisioned in sexual terms. This leads to— Remember that sexual is more than the act of sex. This is being left behind in the criticism.
5. "[T]he whole reality of the Church's prayer and sacramental-liturgical life is modeled on the union of spouses." In participating in the liturgy, "we are called to deep, intimate, ecstatic joys with Christ the bridegroom." The faithful who "have eyes to see" are called to be "inebriated," getting "drunk in the Spirit" on the "new wine" of the "wedding feast of the Lamb." "In this 'blessed death' of holy intoxication, sexual desire passes-over [sic] from lust to an immeasurable love."
In this regard, West says that the Paschal Candle is intended to be a phallic symbol. I write, later in my thesis, that I was unable to find any source for this in Tradition. Since completing my thesis, I have found evidence that this interpretation is of secular origin and was condemned by the fathers of the Second Vatican Council. [N.B. The revised edition of my thesis that I have madeavailable contains background on the Council's condemnation of the Paschal Candle "phallacy."] I agree the candle analogy is off-track. But, it is over-emphasized in the critique. West does go too far in his liturgical analogies. I agree with this. But, there is also good to be mined from it. We shouldn't toss it all out because of a few errors. He also does not include such details, presently, in talks outside of the week-long classes due to a lack of context required to make his point. I am not sold on his conclusion, but it isn't a focus.
6. "The joy of sex—in all its orgasmic grandeur—is meant to be a foretaste in some way of the joys of heaven." A number of mystics and saints describe it in such a manner.
7. "God created sexual desire as the power to love as he loves." In part, not in full and when directed properly.
8. "Mature purity" enables "liberation from concupiscence." I will have more to say about this assertion shortly.
9. "The Song of Songs is of great importance to a proper understanding of Christianity." It shows "[h]ow we come to see the sexual embrace, the deep intimate erotic love of husband and wife, as a passageway into deep transforming intimate union with God." I think West overstates the importance of the Song of Songs, but it is one way of seeing the relationship with God. It is in The Bible for a reason.
10. The meaning of marriage is encapsulated in "intercourse." It can be said to be just so.
These themes, taken in their entirety, imply that God's spousal love for His Church should be envisioned by the faithful in an explicitly sexual manner.
Now, there are certain elements of truth in these interpretations that cannot be ignored. To use a favorite phrase of John Paul II—"in a certain sense"—the liturgy is spousal. Likewise, in a certain sense, the sexual union of spouses may be said to image Trinitarian love. If West's theology stopped there, one could enter into discussion with him over the extent to which, in this day and age, it benefits the faithful to have explicitly sexual imagery introduced into their prayer life. One could also discuss how, in comparing the sexual union of spouses to the beatific vision, one might avoid the risk of either overselling sexual pleasure, or underselling heaven.
The problem, as I see it, is that West doesn't stop there. He believes that the true message of John Paul II's theology of the body is that sexual desire necessarily mediates desire for God. I disagree. I believe that
is drawing this conclusion for West, nor from West. This is eisegesis on Eden 's part. Eden
The key word here is "necessarily." I am not denying that sexual desire can mediate desire for God. For West, however, there is no other way. This is why University of Dallas Professor Mark Lowery, back in November 2001, wrote in the National Catholic Register that, while West's intention clearly was to convey the truths of the faith, "his overarching lens or perspective" led to "the lurking danger of conveying that Christianity really is all about sex." In other words, as Lowery put it, instead of Christianizing sexuality, West risked "sexualizing Christianity." As a student of Lowery, I know his critique was one of charity. I also believe that West has overemphasized the act of sex in some ways. But, in recent years, he has tempered his approach. This critique was 9 years ago when West was first becoming popular and West was a bit too brash and stepped over the bounds too much. I have not asked Dr. Lowery, but I wonder if he is quite as critical as before? UPDATE: Another former student wrote to tell me she talked to Lowery just last week about this issue. He told her that he uses West's work in his courses frequently. Also, West made immediate changes to his use of analogies after getting feedback from Lowery.
The implication that sexual desire necessarily mediates desire for God is an undercurrent throughout West's oeuvre. One sees it particularly in his repeated insistence that every opportunity to sublimate sexual desire is an opportunity for holiness. I cover this in detail in my thesis. The Church has traditionally stated that chastity education should include instruction on avoiding occasions of sin. West states, by contrast, that mature purity is found only in those who are willing to "risk" concupiscence so that they might reap the benefits of "union with Christ and his Church." By "risking," he means specifically that men who struggle with lust should practice looking at beautiful women so that they might learn to raise their thoughts and feelings from lust, to joy at encountering the image of God in female beauty. I have never heard West say this. Rather, I have heard him say that if you must turn away to avoid lust, then do so. But, the goal is to not have to look away (thus, not lusting). This is a twisting of West's pedagogy. Here I quote from West's most popular book, Good News About Sex and Marriage (page 78)
"Certainly, if a couple knows they'd do something wrong if they were alone, then they shouldn't be alone. (In traditional catholic language, it's called "avoiding the near occasion of sin.") Those who make the sacrifices necessary to avoid temptations are to be commended. But if the only thing that kept a couple from having sex before they got married was the fact that they didn't have the opportunity, what does that say about the desire of their hearts? Do they truly desire the good? Are they truly free?
Freedom is essential to authentic marital love. If an engaged couple isn't capable of expressing their affection in ways that are genuine, true, and free (in a word, chaste) things wont' automatically change when they get married. Without this freedom - which can only be achieved by experiencing the ever-deepening redemption of our sexuality in Christ - sexual activity will remain, at some level, exploitative, even if the couple doing it is married."JPII echoes these sentiments in Love and Responsibility when he says it is possible to make love into something which is the opposite. From page 215:Now, borrowing a page from West himself—who is known for quoting classic rock songs in his talks—I would call this the Harry Nilsson approach to overcoming lust. Nilsson wrote and sang the hit song "Coconut," in which a woman puts the lime in the coconut, drinks them both up, and then calls the doctor to complain of a bellyache. The doctor's prescription is to put the lime in the coconut and drink them both up. The cause is the cure. So it is with Christopher West's prescription for men who lust after beautiful women: Look at beautiful women. As I have just shown, this isn't the case.
The principle of monogamy and the indissolubility of marriage make necessary the integration of love. Without integration marriage is an enormous risk. A man and a woman whose love has not begun to mature, has not established itself as a genuine union of persons, should not marry, for they are not ready to undergo the test to which married life will subject them."
West's implication that sexual desire necessarily mediates desire for God also appears clearly Heaven's Song, his 2007 book that is directed primarily toward aiding the reader's "sexual healing and integration." There, West insists "sexual love is the earthly key that enables us to enter into heaven's song." He elaborates, "[T] he road to holiness passes by way of sexual healing and integration. The way we understand our bodies and the union of man and woman has a direct bearing with the way we understand Christ's body and his union with the Church. Hence, if we are to enter in to proper union with Christ and his Church, the diseased images and ideas we have about our own bodies and sexual union must be healed. It can be a long and painful journey—and there is no detour." I agree that West overemphasizes that desire necessarily equals a sexual desire. JPII focuses on desire for interpersonal communion and the dynamic of the personalistic norm, which includes, but isn't limited to, sex.
What concerns me is West's insistence that the "long and painful journey" of sexual healing and integration has to precede holiness. As Mark Lowery noted back in 2001, sexual healing comes from grace—not the other way around. I agree, but this is a timetable error.
Moreover, in a point also made by Lowery, grace does not always heal us of everything from which we would like to be healed. It is not a zero-sum game. Self-control is possible with the gift of the Holy Spirit, but, as Paul learned, God does not remove every thorn in the flesh.
A major concern of my thesis is the divergence between West's presentation and John Paul II's teachings with regard to continence. I mentioned earlier that West says mature purity is found only in those who are willing to "risk" concupiscence so that they might reap the benefits of "union with Christ and his Church." To underscore the importance of taking this "risk," he attacks the notion that an engaged couple wishing to stay chaste should "never spend any extended time alone together." Continence alone is not chastity and JPII argues in Love and Responsibility that chastity is necessary for authentic love. Chastity purifies love and makes helps it rise above sentimentality, and utilitarian use of the other. In the midst of the struggle for chastity, one must first aim for continence, but it should never be the final goal. For more see quote above...
Now, the concern that engaged couples may be too chaste seems anachronistic in the wake of the sexual revolution. But remember that West spent his late teens and early 20s living in a community where engaged couples were in fact barred from spending time alone together. So this is a very real concern for him, and he is understandably eager to point out that Catholic teaching permits individuals a certain amount of latitude to responsibly exercise their freedom.
See quote above...
Unfortunately, in his desire to counter puritanical attitudes, West ends up promoting an ideal that has the net effect of promoting puritanism. I discuss this in detail in my thesis, and explain how it is based upon a misinterpretation of both John Paul II and St. Thomas, whose theology is the basis for John Paul's discussion of the virtue of continence. Essentially, West says that not only must an engaged couple be continent, they must possess the virtue of perfect chastity prior to marriage. That is, they should have no fear of being alone together, because they should have no lust for one another. West said in a talk just last year that an engaged couple who are merely continent cannot be called virtuous because "[t]here is no magic trick on the wedding day that suddenly makes what you do that night an act of love. If you could not be alone together the day before you got married and not sin, there is no magic trick, there is no waving at the wand at the altar, that suddenly makes your sexual behavior beautiful, true, good, lovely, and pure." I believe his point is valid, yet misinterpreted. In my interpretation, West is saying that you are not chaste if you lust after someone while dating and then you become chaste suddenly after you marry. Chastity is interior to the person, not caused by the circumstances that surround a person. Thus, it is possible to lust after your spouse. John Paul II shocked the world when he said the same thing in Love and Responsibility. Many thought lust was impossible within the marriage.
What is wrong with this picture? As I explain in my thesis, what is wrong is, (A) the implication that continence is an insufficient preparation for marriage, and (B) the claim that the sacrament of marriage in no way affects the development of virtue. In fact, the Church does not expect perfect chastity of couples before marriage, precisely because she recognizes that the grace of marriage is what enables couples to transform their imperfect virtue of continence to the perfect virtue of chastity. All that is required of an engaged couple is that they control themselves "in holiness and honor," as St. Paul writes in First Thessalonians. That is the basic approach, but is that the final goal? West is calling couples to something better.
By raising the bar so high, to the point where any feeling of lust is proof that one is not ready for marriage, West is effectively promoting the very angelism that he decries. In an age when Catholics—along with singles in general—are marrying later and later, such a misinterpretation of Church teaching has real pastoral implications. I see them when speaking on chastity to young adults. Twice when I have spoken in Manhattan, someone in the audience has asked me, "Why are Catholics in New York City so afraid of dating?" Is the bar really so high? Is West saying not to get married? No. Thus, this criticism falls flat. Christ said we are all called to perfection "be ye perfect, just as your heavenly father is perfect." (Matt 5:48) Does Christ call us to what is impossible?
I was last asked that when I spoke at Columbia University in March. The questioner added, "Catholics here in the city think that they can't date before marriage—they can only be friends. And these are Catholics who know the theology of the body."
Young Catholics who are told that they are not ready to marry until they have not only continence, but perfect chastity, are simply avoiding the rituals of courtship. I have since discussed this problem with others, including a priest who is a vocations director, and am confirmed that it is a genuine pastoral issue. I work with college students (for 8 years) and can speak to this - if it happens, it is very rare and not because of West, but because of a false interpretation. We have had over 500 students study the TOB for semester-long courses and I have not seen a single case of what Eden is charging West with.
Towards the conclusion of my thesis, in suggesting positive correctives to West's presentation of the theology of the body, I emphasize the need for catechists to incorporate into the theology of the body the Church's teachings on suffering. Pope John Paul II himself said, in his final Wednesday address on the theology of the body, that catechesis on the topic would not be complete without addressing "the problem of suffering and death." If catechists do not account for this—if they present a vision of married life that is all about couples' sharing in Trinitarian communion, without articulating how they also share in Christ's sufferings on the Cross—then their words will be like those in the parable of the sower, that fall on rocky ground. As Our Lord said, "Those on rocky ground are the ones who, when they hear, receive the word with joy, but they have no root; they believe only for a time and fall away in time of trial." This is a good emphasis.
I think it is significant that in 1984, the same year he would complete his catechesis on the theology of the body, John Paul produced his great Apostolic Letter Salvifici Doloris, "On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering." In that encyclical, he wrote, "The eloquence of the parable of the Good Samaritan, and of the whole Gospel, is especially this: every individual must feel as if called personally to bear witness to love in suffering." It is the task of the catechist to seek out the connection between that witness to love mandated by Salvifici Doloris and the witness to love mandated by the theology of the body.
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What a fun trip you had with your family. I love all of the pictures and your hexie looks so cute in the places you took her.
I'm glad you had such a fun summer vacation.
Love your blog makeover Amy! Your travels sound perfect for you and your family! Enjoy the days when they are able to be with you on your vacations!ReplyDelete
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Looking forward to your next adventures!!
How fun! We were in DC for the 4th of July... love that area of the country. :)ReplyDelete
What a great idea to have your hexies travel and show up in the photos!
Jennifer :)
You really can take those hexies anywhere! The blog looks really great. Glad you had a good vacation.ReplyDelete
About the fabric stash. I know what you mean. I keep wanting a special insurance rider on our homeowner's insurance for my stash, and my agent keeps saying, "No need for anything special. It's covered under your regular policy." I keep saying, "Uh, you apparently don't understand the extent of my stash...."
Love your new look! Glad you had fun on your vacation.ReplyDelete
Congratulations Amy. I love your new look! I also know how much work it is to move and I know you deserved your vacation! We need to get together for a Barbacoa lunch when the kids are back in school.ReplyDelete
Love your blog and tutorials - I just got a new sewing machine and am definitely inspired - psst - you're on TCB today :)ReplyDelete
The new blog design looks great! Very nice makeover!ReplyDelete
I just adore your hexie pictures. Makes me want to make a few just to take cool pics like that :-)
I got to meet a blog friend in real life last week and it was so much fun! Can't wait to hear the story about your meeting!
Oh I love your blog! I have been wanting to make a quilt for the longest but I think I'm intimidated, tee hee, so thanks for the tutorials. I recently got to meet a blog pal on the west coast too, how fun!ReplyDelete
Congrats on your TCB feature today!
Jamie :)
I absolutely LOVE the new look!ReplyDelete
Glad to see that I wasn't the only one hexing it up this summer.
Don't laugh . . . my favorite picture was the steamed blue crab. LOL! :)ReplyDelete
Love the new look...it looks really professional and easy to follow and read!ReplyDelete
(just as an aside the word verification is blogr! LOL How apt)
What a cute post to do vacation shots with your hexagons. Funny. Love the east coast. Miss it.ReplyDelete
I included you in my "I love your blog!" award! I do love your blog!ReplyDelete
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the new blog looks great! and I am so super glad I got to see you while you were in town!ReplyDelete
your new look is GREAT! and i reallllly want that toadstool fabric in the last hexagon pic. love it! (do you remember where you got it or what it is?)ReplyDelete
thx for all the inspiration!
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What a great idea to take a "hexi" with you on vacation. I never leave home without my crafts but I never thought to put them into my blog. How creative.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing your vacation with us.ReplyDelete
What a beaut that antique quilt is! So important for us all to label our quilts so future generations can know our stories!
OMG -- I just read up on your blog. I'm from Frederick and know your inlaws. Small world!ReplyDelete
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Subject: fun all through
A fun little film for, as one reviewer suggested, a rainy day or evening. Quip humor runs throughout the film, e.g. (aunt) "why did that strange man rub your hair?" (kid) "He didn't rub my hair...he was wiping his hand!" (Well, something like that). The mezzanine/exterior balcony scenes are utterly unbelievable, let alone crawling the exterior while in a nose dive - yet I couldn't look away. I downloaded the Divx, quality was generally fine, & the movie is a one-and-3/4-thumbs up watcher.
AllanM -
Subject: Must watch
This film is great fun. It is filled with wonderful British character actors and an exciting plot that gets rolling when set on the nonstop flight to New York. This is a flight on Madame Satan Airlines and one can only wish in this life of tedium and shoe inspections that we could board this non stopper to NY. If only.
Anna Lee by the way is an absolute charmer. John Loder is a solid guardsman type. Francis L Sullivan and Peter Bull are unctuous villains and everyone else lend great support to this underated film which I heartily recommend.
Chez_When -
Subject: Slick and Stylish
This one's a keeper. Fast-moving, well-acted by a good cast. Anna Lee was a great actress in her younger days as well as her many years on General Hospital. Enjoyable vintage entertainment.
harlow28 -
Subject: Fantastic Film
Wow! Had me from start to finish, love the old movies.
Kodachrome -
Subject: The Atlantic Air Mail liner
A man is murdered. The only witness Miss Carr, has returned to England. Discovering that she can exonerate an innocent man who is soon to be put to death in New York for the crime, and unable to convince Scotland Yard to intervene, she takes the Atlantic Air Mail liner to New York, riding as a stowaway in the hope she can arrive in time to save the day.
On the plane, we see a Blackmailer, a murderer, and a precocious child prodigy, all conniving against each other for their own purposes. At the center of it all is the Miss Carr. The only players who don't seem to know what going on are the witness, Miss Carr, and Inspector Grant of Scotland Yard.
The strange aircraft, which looks like a luxury liner, is the biggest mystery of this movie. They could certainly not have the plot develop as it must on any ordinary aircraft. Rather than offer any quasi-plausible technical explanation for this colossal flying resort, the subject isn't addressed. Once past that, the story is adequately engaging.
There were some cute exchanges and slightly funny bits, but the scene where Grant and Miss Carr step out of the airplane and talk privately is funny. It does set up the next scenes on the 'balcony.'
The villain, having disabled the aircraft, forces Inspector Grant to climb out of the plane and into the cabin of the descending plane, saving the day. It could happen. Ask James Bond.
This was a good movie in 1937. It is no less good today, though one must ignore any law of physics.
larry76 -
Subject: Great Movie
I hope I am able to find more like it. Kept your attention thru out.
Bernie757 -
Subject: non-stop NY 1937
I really enjoyed this movie saw it to the finish. Nice for evening or on rainy days.
GC_ultra -
Subject: Pretty good.
This was neat. The futuristic plane they show in this we do not have today. Good mystery. Nice classic.
uh_clem -
Subject: Wise cracking charcters
The dialogue is fairly humorous. Especially the young violin virtuoso.
The airplane is really a hoot. On the outside it is a normal sized airplane. On the inside it is as big as the Titanic.
Worth a look.
krishna kumar menon -
Subject: A Hitchcockian type Thriller
This unknown classic is a must see. It is fast paced in the Hitchcock style and well acted with a lot of droll sequences intertwined between. Anna Lee couldn't be prettier or more charming. The entire cast including the villain Francis Sullivan are great. The British attempt at American slang is slightly noticeable but otherwise the direction is top notch.
I just love that luxury aeroplane and wish that it was a reality to the present air traveller to rid him of the monotony of long travel.
kareneliot -
Subject: WATCH IT!!!
I couldn't agree more with all of the previous reviewers that this one is a GEM and you should watch it and dig that crazy airplane!
accalaurie49 -
Subject: Absolutely marvellous
Fast paced adventure crime story with wonderful actors including Anna Lee, John Loder, Frank Cellier (these 3 are in "The Man Who Changed His Mind" too, also a must-see!) and a wonderful Francis L. Sullivan.
Desmond Tester (he plays the annoying but likeable young violinist) can also be seen in Hitchcock´s "Sabotage" (maybe some will say, there het gets what he deserves, but I disagree)
This film categorized as Sci-Fi? The only reason for that can be the flying boat with outdoor observation decks (!) which never existed. I love it! But this is no Sci-Fi-movie. I don´t care about categorizations, just wanted to mention it.
radioman714 -
Subject: Worth the time
Pretty good movie. It was worth the time.
robcat2075 -
Subject: odd little movie.
I like the idea of an observation deck. The concept also appears in a WC Fields movie, although I forget the title.
I suspect the screen writers knew that planes didn't have such things, but they were so used to writing dramas that took place on trains that they didn't want to give up the familiar devices. Maybe they also wanted to make plane travel conform to the audiences knowledge of trains.
skybandit -
Subject: Apologies.
OK, now I've read a good review by you.
That plane WAS pretty spiffy, eh?
Ed Jr -
Subject: Golden Oldies
You folks are stingy. This was a very enjoyable movie, excellent acting,full of suspence. Plot was pretty good though the plane made it seem like a Si/Fi thriller. 1937 was five years before the conception of the " Spruce Goose " built by Howare Hughes. The Spruce Goose had eight engins and was 219 ft long and was built to carry 750 fully outfitted troops. But even in 1937 they should have realized you couldn't have out door observation decks - and individual state rooms. Really!!! Still, I liked it.
revdaddy -
Subject: a fun movie
This film was so much fun. Great dialogue. Good acting. I loved the aeroplane!
billbarstad -
Subject: Recommended
Snappy and clever dialog as well as good acting made this comedy thriller a fun watch.
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Data Virtualization Returns to the BBBT
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Since 2010, Composite Software has kicked off the Boulder BI Brain Trust's new year. In 2013 we continue this tradition on Friday January 4.
Leading off with Data Virtualization Adoption Successes
This is Composite Software's fifth opportunity to present at the BBBT, a gathering of leading BI analysts, experts and practitioners founded by Dr. Claudia Imhoff, president of Intelligent Solutions, Inc.
Following the pattern established with Compassion International in 2010 and NYSE Euronext in 2011, and Pfizer in 2012, Composite will again include a customer speaker in our session. This year it will be Franklin Templeton Investments.
Business Benefits and Lessons Learned
Franklin Templeton Investments Senior VP, Global Marketing Services Michael J. McNab will describe Franklin's extensive experience in enabling global enterprise data integration and agile business intelligence utilizing the Composite Data Virtualization Platform™.
McNab, responsible for product data provisioning with a current focus on data virtualization, will provide the BBBT a business sponsor's perspective of the many benefits realized through its data virtualization programs and extension of web services including:
- speed-to-market improvements
- efficiencies managing databases
- elimination of duplicate data stores
- superior project-to-budget and project-to-schedule performance.
Mike will also share lessons learned and success factors. To learn more about Franklin Templeton's data virtualization adoption, you can see short version (below) and long versions of Mike's presentation from Data Virtualization Day in on The Data Virtualization Channel.
Data Virtualization Year in Review
As is my custom, I will provide my insights on key Composite Software and data virtualization market milestones from 2012 as well as my interpretations of market adoption. The role of data virtualization with respect to the rise of Big Data Analytics and the Logical Data Warehouse are a couple of examples of topics I will cover.
Data Virtualization and Big Data Analytics
Typically Composite's CTO David Besemer joins me at the BBBT. But this year we plan to change it up a bit. Composite CEO Jim Green and Composite SVP of Product Development Kevin Ott will join me on site, with Composite EVP Marc Breissinger calling in from Washington, DC.
Jim will talk about Composite's business strategy and directions for 2013 and beyond. Kevin and Marc will discuss product strategy, with particular emphasis on how data virtualization addresses key big data analytics challenges.
Follow the BBBT on Twitter and More
While the event is an exclusive analyst presentation specifically for BBBT members, you can gain insights from this BBBT session in several ways including
- Track the Tweet stream using #BBBT
- Watch for follow up blogs on this site and the BeyeNetwork.
- See what the BBBT analysts are saying about Data Virtualization on The Data Virtualization Channel.


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Hardiness Zones 3 - 7The Norway Spruce can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. View Map
Type of treeEvergreens
Mature HeightThe Norway Spruce grows to be 40' - 60' feet in height.
Mature SpreadThe Norway Spruce has a spread of about 25' - 30' at full maturity.
Growth RateThis tree grows at a medium to fast growth rate. More about this.
SunThis spruce does well in full sun.
SoilThe Norway Spruce grows in acidic, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained, clay soils.
ShapeThis spruce has pyramidal shape.
Fastest growing of the spruces. Develops strong graceful branches that are covered with dark green needles. Ideal windbreaker. Matures at 60'; 25' spread. (zones 3-7)
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Norway Spruce support a wide variety of wildlife. They are important as winter cover for deer, small game including grouse, hare, and woodcock. Song birds and fur bearers also frequent these forest types, Norway spruce makes a good roosting tree for hawks and owls.
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Cone is 4"-6" long, 1 1/2"-2" wide, elongated oval, dry, brown.
Rate of growth refers to the vertical increase in growth unless specified differently. Rate, as is true for size, is influenced by numerous variables such as soil, drainage, water, fertility, light, exposure, ad infinitum. The designation slow means the plant grows 12" or less per year; medium refers to 13 to 24" of growth per year; and fast to 25" or greater.Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, by Michael Dirr.


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The Nikon D3200 has a lot of the same or similar components to the D3100, including the same autofocus system (bolstered by Nikon's newer scene-recognition technology) and viewfinder, it's got a newer, higher resolution sensor coupled with Nikon's updated Expeed 3 imaging engine, a higher-resolution LCD, and 1080/30p video with a supporting microphone jack and HDMI connector. But the D3200 may be a case of newer not necessarily being better; it's a solid camera, but one that doesn't particularly stand out from the crowd.
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Compared with its competitors, the D3200 matches their photo quality but doesn't surpass them; in fact, I think the D3100 has better photos overall, and by the numbers has a better noise profile at all levels up to ISO 12800 (which is immaterial since it's unusable on most cameras under at least $1,800). In general, JPEG photos look clean up through ISO 400 with increasing noise and loss of detail through ISO 3200, the highest I'd probably use and even then only scaled down. You don't gain any unambiguous advantages shooting raw until about ISO 1600; it still gives you some headroom for image manipulation, but you can't easily produce a cleaner image without some trade-offs.
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I wasn't terribly impressed with the video quality. It's OK for personal vacation-type use, but even in good light it's fairly soft and there are a variety of annoying edge-based artifacts. In dim light it's quite noisy.
While I'd consider the photo quality comparison with the D3100 debatable, the D3200's performance is definitely better than its predecessor. It's still no rocketship, however, compared with models like the SLT-A37. It's fast enough at powering on and shooting at less than 0.3 second. Its shot lag -- focusing and shooting -- in good light takes about 0.3 second, which is fast but now typical for its class. In dim light that rises to about 0.5 second; also typical and pretty good. Two sequential shots take roughly 0.5 - 0.6 second, depending upon whether you're shooting raw or JPEG, bumping up to 0.9 second if the flash fires. Continuous shooting runs at about 3.9fps, which should be good enough for most hobbyist photographers.
The autofocus occasionally feels more sluggish than the numbers would indicate, however. It's smart enough to not hunt when you go for that second shot of the same subject and fine in good light. But in suboptimal conditions you can feel the kit lens moving more slowly. As is typical for the class, the Live View autofocus is slow and cumbersome as well, and the full-time autofocus in video performs about the same as other dSLRs -- it can focus, but it doesn't stick and pulses on unmoving objects.
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The D3200 essentially has the same body as the D3100 body -- it's still relatively small and light -- though it still feels a little plasticky. (Because of the similarities, parts of the body description are the same as in that review.) While it remains a pretty streamlined camera to shoot with, Nikon has changed a few of the control types and locations in ways I don't particularly like.
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BROMSGROVE ended a run of seven straight defeats with a very welcome victory against Westoe on Saturday.
The victory lifts Bromsgrove above Westoe in the table but they remain in the relegation zone ahead of Saturday's trip to Birmingham and Solihull Bees.
The home forwards were definitely superior in set scrums with prop Paul Norris impressing whilst number eight Phil Horton made frequent breaks in loose play, only to be met by a resolute defence.
Poor handling and good defending led to a number of chances going begging in the early stages but Bromsgrove deservedly got themselves ahead when debutant fly half Bar Bartlett sent a fine crossfield kick towards winger Aaron Higgins who collected and crossed in the corner. Bartlett continued his fine start by adding an excellent conversion.
Westoe tried to respond with a speculative drop goal that was off target before Bartlee and Matthew Mellish exchanged penalties to make it 10-3 at the break.
Bromsgrove were more inventive in the second half with the backs joining attacks more often but again, handling was proving erratic.
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BAGHDAD (AP) -- Sewing machines buzz inside the Iraq Fashion House as dressmakers work late into the night behind concrete blast walls readying intricately embroidered costumes. Models rehearse for an upcoming show upstairs.
The energetic atmosphere is in stark contrast to the nearby Iraqi National Museum, which remains closed to the public a decade after it was looted along with other government buildings following the U.S.-led invasion.
On Saturday, the Iraqi capital becomes this year's Arab Capital of Culture, and organizers are hoping to use the title to quicken the pulse of Baghdad's ailing cultural life. Manama, Bahrain, was the last capital to hold the honor bestowed by the Arab League under a program set up in 1995 with the help of the U.N. Education, Science and Culture Organization program.
But there are signs the battle-scarred city is not yet ready to reclaim its place among the Arab world's cultural jewels.
Despite a staggering $500 million budget for the yearlong initiative, security remains a worry and authorities have failed to renovate several cultural buildings that were damaged or neglected following the March 2003 U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.
In the coming months, organizers are planning literary and art exhibitions, round tables on heritage and archaeology, poetry and literature symposiums, fashion shows, concerts, films and theater performances.
"This festival will be a clear message to the world that the situation in Baghdad has changed," Culture Ministry spokesman Abdul-Qadir al-Jumaili said. "Baghdad is a city rich in history and culture and is no longer a city of bombings, death and conflict."
Baghdad was once an active cultural hub in the Arab world, but this nearly 1,250-year-old city has faded remarkably since 2003. Deteriorating security, political tension and a more religiously conservative push on both sides of Iraq's sectarian divide have all taken their toll.
The Department of Cinema and Theater building in central Baghdad has not been repaired since it was looted and burned in the chaotic aftermath of the invasion. Baghdad now has only four theaters and three cinemas available for the event, down from 82 before the war. The number of art galleries has dropped from 20 to four.
The National Museum was also looted. Collections that were stolen or destroyed at the museum chronicled some 7,000 years of civilization in Mesopotamia, including the ancient Babylonians, Sumerians and Assyrians.
Louise Haxthausen, the Jordan-based director of the UNESCO office for Iraq, said the country's archaeological sites and cultural facilities have paid a heavy price during Iraq's years of conflict. But she said this year's celebration is an opportunity to restore some of Baghdad's cultural prominence.
"The events scheduled during this year of celebration will also promote the many efforts of Iraqi artists to keep the city's culture alive ... and contribute to help erasing the negative image of a 'war zone,'" she said.
Organizers still have much to do to change the mentality of Baghdad residents, including the owners of theaters dating back decades. Several have rejected government offers to rent or buy the properties, which have been turned unceremoniously into more profitable warehouses and coffee shops.
At Cinema Atlas in central Baghdad, metal bars and wooded boxes are strewn in the corridor. A board meant to display movie posters is dusty, its glass broken. Newly built stalls sell medical equipment and other items. At the entrance, a huddle of plastic tables provides seating for a sidewalk tea shop.
"Cinema and theater died after the fall of Baghdad," said Saad Hashim Abdullah, who began renting out portions of the cinema building to small-time merchants in 2003. Encouraged by improved security, he reopened the cinema in 2009, only to close it again a month later.
"This business is no longer attracting fans. It's ruined," he said.
Not far away, the 1930s-era Cinema al-Zawraa, one of Baghdad's oldest, didn't look much better. A metal plate blocks the entrance. The ornate white facade is falling apart.
Owner Mohammed al-Saadi has no plans to reopen it as a movie hall.
"It is religiously and traditionally unacceptable to run a cinema or theater," he said. "Isn't it better to demolish it and build a beautiful building rather than keep it in ruins for rats?"
Shafiq Mahdi, the director-general of the department of Cinema and Theatre, blamed post-invasion "backwardness" for the loss of Iraq's cultural treasures. He thinks the upcoming year of culture is a "golden opportunity" for Baghdad to rediscover its glamour.
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I grew up in Cleveland and wanted to see my home-team in my new home, Philadelphia. I'm a huge King James fan and he delivered as usual. Unfortunately it was just a pre-season game so he didn't play at all in the last 15 minutes or so. Sadly, I think pre-season games are a total rip-off and waste of time for everybody. These players are litterally paid millions to play a child's game and I want to see real games for my hard earned pay. But pre-season is the only way I can afford good seats so I gotta do what I can (at least my wife and kids can say they saw King James live in his prime!). I was also very annoyed by the bombarment of advertising in the Wachovia Center and felt like a dope - I shelled out big bucks so that advertisers could blast me with constant ads. And every time-out was like a high-energy bar mitzvah; a little too loud for my tastes - I came to see a basketball game not a kids party. I think I like me sports on Tivo, where's the fast-forward button at the Wachovia Center[...]I guess I'm old school and just wish the game was the main attraction. I went to a Cavs game in Cleveland 2 years ago and remember being annoyed by all the kid stuff - I guess that's just the way it is these days. Bring back the short shorts and the chest pass...........
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The Wachovia centers Suites were birthday gifts to my 2 brothers.
The suite itself is fabulous, BUT, the demented pricng for really really really bad (and cold) food, reduced our first experience from an "11" rating, way down to a "3"
I feel sorry for those employees who depend on tips from the food - You need to form a union to stop the way overpriced, yet yet still awful, and I do mean awful, food
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Was dissapointed that there was no video of us on the jumbo television to buy :(
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Both Jenson Button and Sergio Perez believe the positives from their performance at the British Grand Prix last weekend outweigh the negatives.
It was the second successive points-less race for the McLaren, with Button down in 13th place and team-mate Perez suffering one of four rear tyre blowouts, but both drivers see reasons to be encouraged.
"Of course, the Silverstone result wasn't where we want to be, but there were some reasons to be encouraged by last weekend," said Button.
"Our car is now better balanced and more driveable, so we're hoping for a rain-free practice day in order to further develop the set-up during Friday's two free practice sessions.
"The Nurburgring is a track that seems to encourage close racing and plenty of overtaking. The combination of low- and medium-speed corners tend to allow cars to run quite closely, and there are a couple of big braking zones, where it's quite easy to get alongside and steal the inside line.
"However, it's got some nicely designed sections, which mean - equally - that you can lose out on the entry and yet still regain position if you have better traction and track position on the exit."
Perez said he'd already moved on from his disappointment at the British GP, and was looking forward to Germany.
"I've already put the disappointment of Silverstone behind me," he said. "In fact, I was more encouraged by the positives: I demonstrated strong pace all weekend, was having a good race and looked set to finish in the points, until my tyre failure in the closing laps.
"Naturally, these setbacks happen in motor racing, so it'll be good to get back in the car just a few days after Silverstone and get back to business.
"I'd have loved to have raced on the old track, the Nordschleife, that must have been an incredible place for a grand prix, but I'll be happy with a positive result on the new circuit."
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The episode title is from the poem "The Spell of the Yukon" by Robert Service : "It's the great, big, broad land 'way up yonder... It's the forests where silence has lease... It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder... It's the stillness that fills me with peace."
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The Enterprise encounters a strange "hole" in space, a region totally empty of both matter and energy - yet which the ship's sensors cannot see through. Probes sent into the region simply vanish; the Enterprise closes to investigate, and the hole suddenly expands to enclose the ship. Picard orders the ship to reverse course, but no matter how fast they fly they do not reach the edge of the hole. Without external reference points it is unlcear whether the ship is actually moving as intended, so they drop a beacon so that they can confirm their progress. The beacon falls behind as intended... but then they detect it ahead. Somehow the ship has circled around whilst travelling in a straight line.
Another Starship appears, the USS Yamato - a Galaxy class vessel like the Enterprise. Riker and Worf beam aboard but the vessel is deserted. They find the internal geometry of the ship altered in a bizzare and apparently impossible manner - walking out of a bridge exit only to find themselves walking in on the other side. Analysis also reveals that the materials used to build the ship are not used by the Federation, meaning it cannot possibly be the real Yamato.
A frustrated Riker and Worf beam back to the Enterprise; shortly afterwards a Romulan Warbird decloaks and fires on the Enterprise. Picard responds with a single photon torpedo, which utterly destroys the Romulan ship. Picard reasons that the brief battle was won far too easily, and the ship must not have been a real vessel.
A face appears on the viewscreen, announcing itself as Nagilum - apparently a member of some highly advanced species. Nagilum reveals that he has been investigating the Enterprise crew, as a scientist might observe mice in a maze. Nagilum is especially interested in death, and kills one of the bridge crew in order to see how he dies. It declares that it intends to continue with these experiments, but assures Picard that only one third to one half of the crew will be killed.
Faced with no way to evade or defeat Nagilum, Picard decides to destroy the Enterprise rather than be the subject of such experiments. He sets the autodestruct system, leaving the crew 20 minutes to prepare for the end - Picard himself relaxes in his quarters with some classical music and a good book. Whilst he is there Data and Troi arrive and Data questions Picard on the nature of death. Both officers agree that it is wrong for Picard to kill the crew, and urge him to abort the autodestruct sequence. Picard realises that his officers would never react in such a way, and that the people in his quarters are fakes; they both vanish at his reaction.
Riker calls from the bridge to reveal that the hole in space has vanished, and the Enterprise is free. Picard goes to the bridge but hesitates to abort the autodestruct, wondering if this is another trick of Nagilum's. Finally he aborts the countdown with seconds to spare, with Riker's relieved support.
Afterwards, Nagilum appears in Picard's ready room and shares his unflattering analysis of Humanity. Picard states that during their encounter they have been evaluating Nagilum as well... and wonders threateningly if perhaps one day the two species might meet for real amongst the stars. At his words Nagilum simply vanishes, leaving Picard alone with his thoughts.
An excellent episode, this. The idea of a super-intelligence testing Humanity in some way is not a new one for Trek - hell, Encounter at Farpoint is a classic example - but this puts an interesting spin on it. Most times this happens, the crew are presented with some difficult problem to solve, which they then proceed to wrap up nicely. Here, Nagilum puts the crew in a position where the problem is impossible to solve. Watching them bounce off the walls trying to work out what the hell is going on makes for a good mystery, and the episode creates a definite air of paranoia.
Nagilum's threat to wipe out half the crew is chilling not only because he is perfectly willing and capable of doing it, but also because of the incredibly matter-of-fact way that he reveals his intentions. There's no malevolence about it, any more than a present day scientist is being nasty when he kills off a bunch of bacteria in a petri dish.
Picard's response to the situation is exactly in character and totally believable. I love how he chooses to spend his last minutes, and I love his conversation with the fake Data and Troi. His hesitation over aborting the autodestruct sequence is well played, with Riker's addition breaking the tension nicely.
And the last scene... Picard's little dig at Nagilum, followed by the implication that there will be a little payback down the line... somewhere... someday... nicely done.
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Teen Night in Rochester continues to grow in popularity
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
ROCHESTER — Over the past three years, Teen Night at the Community Center has continued to grow in popularity.
The rules are simple. The doors open at 6 p.m., bags are checked, teens must sign in and out, wear appropriate clothing and cannot bring alcohol or drugs onto the premises.
"It's fun," said Rochester Police Officer Tracy Hayes. "We're giving kids a place where they can come on a Saturday night."
All supervisors are police, Bridging the Gaps and recreation department employees. Food is donated by local businesses.
"Unfortunately, in Rochester, there isn't a whole lot to do as a teen," Hayes said. "We are here for the kids, making sure it is a safe, fun environment where parents can feel safe dropping their kids off."
Hayes said if the Teen Night did not exist, it does not mean all the teens who come would otherwise be causing trouble, but the number of crimes could potentially be higher without the program.
"Kids, when they are not here, and have nothing to do, sometimes they just start causing trouble," she said. "We don't necessarily think these are bad kids, the night is just something special for the community, to bring them together."
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At Simmons we offer services to help our students put their degrees to use and find fulfilling jobs in the field of social work. Throughout the year we offer Career Panels & Networking Receptions and Career Fairs. Below is a current list of events planned for Winter/Spring 2013. This listing, along with more information can be found in our Career Connections 2013-2014 Flyer.
School of Social Work Students are also encouraged to take advantage of the resources and events offered by the Career Education Center.
All events are open to Simmons students only, unless otherwise stated:
Career Connections Part I: Workshops, Reception, & Panel
Tuesday, January 7th, 2:30pm-6:45pm
Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
This conference includes workshops on resume building, networking, and interviewing as well as a panel with experts and employers. Current students can register to attend at: http://bit.ly/sswcareerconnect2014.
Career Connections Part II: Social Work Career Fair
Tuesday, March 4th, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
Attended by over thirty social work employers; make contacts that will lead to job interviews. Bring your resume, prepare your elevator speech and dress professionally. A list of the employers will posted in February. For a list of previous attendees visit: http://www.simmons.edu/ssw/careers/events/fair.php
SSW Alumni Panel
Thursday, March 6th, 6:00pm-700pm
Kotzen Room, L-101
A panel of recent grads discuss their job search process, describe their current jobs, and provide tips for a successful job search. Register here: http://bit.ly/alumpanel14
Preparing for your Job Search
Wednesday, March 19th, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Suzanne Sankar, Assistant Dean, presents an overview on strategies for finding your first job in clinical social work, including using the resources available to you as a Simmons SSW student, online resources, and tips about the local job market.
Wednesday, March 26th, 2:00pm
Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
Sponsored by the Simmons College Career Education Center (CEC), many of the employers from the SSW career fair will also be present. For students unable to attend the March 4th fair, this is a good alternative.
Social Work Licensing Workshops
Saturday, March 29th, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Tuesday, April 1st, 12:00m-1:00pm
Brackett Room, P304E
Patricia Breslin, MSW, Associate Executive Director Division of Professional Licensure presents an informative, step by step explanation of the social work licensing process. Her presentation is available as a power point here:
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Public Loan Forgiveness Workshop
Wednesday, April 2nd, 12:00pm-1:00pm
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This workshop presented by Leslie Czwakiel, Financial Aid Officer in the Office of Student Financial Services, will explain the Public Loan Forgiveness for individuals working in non-profits. Learn more about these new programs, which can help you to reduce your monthly loan payments. You can view a copy of Ms. Czwakiel's presentation here.
NASW Social Work Licensing Test Prep Course
Saturday, April 26th, 9:00am-4:00pm
Prepare to take the LCSW Licensing exam. Registration information at www.naswma.org. Cost: $100 (NASW member), $155 (non NASW member).