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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Buyout speculation is once again swirling around the beleaguered Dell (DELL), a move that could finally unlock the company's value after its shares fell by a third last year.
The No. 3 PC maker, once the world's largest, is in buyout talks with private equity firms, according to Bloomberg, which cited two people with knowledge of the matter. One unidentified source said Dell is in discussions with at least two firms. The sources, however, say the talks are preliminary and could collapse if the private equity firms are unable to gain financing or work out a future exit strategy.
Dell hasn't yet responded to TheStreet's request for comment, although at least one analyst says it would be a shrewd move for the Texas tech giant.
ISI Group analyst Brian Marshall notes that Dell is currently in the throes of a long-term transition from selling commodity PCs and servers to enterprise services, such as storage, networking, security and software."In our view, it can be difficult to realize the full value of various corporate assets (e.g., sum-of-parts) during transition periods and executing on a long-term transformation as a private company could have advantages," he wrote in a note released Monday. "Going private makes sense given Dell's low valuation, solid free cash flow, Michael Dell's large ownership stake and a multi-year business transformation." Michael Dell owns just over 15% of the company's shares, according to Securities and Exchange Commission Filings as of May last year. Investors welcomed the rumor. Dell shares, which have lost more than 22% over the past 12 months, closed up 13% to $12.29 on Monday. Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu says a Dell private equity buyout is possible, but rates the likelihood of it happening as low. "It would take sizable financing for a company of Dell's size with its $21 billion market cap," he wrote in a note on Monday. "In addition, a deal of this size would likely involve multiple private equity firms and we estimate that the majority of its businesses (70%) remain under structural and secular pressure." This isn't the first time Dell shares have spiked on a buyout rumor. In October 2010, the company's stock rose following chatter that Michael Dell would make a bid to buy his company from shareholders. Earlier in the same year, TheStreet reported Dell could be a take-private target, although analysts voiced doubts about whether Michael Dell could garner sufficient financing. One thing's for certain, Dell's unlikely to get a boost from the PC market, which remains under pressure from tablet devices such as Apple's (AAPL) phenomenally successful iPad. Last week, tech-research firm Gartner published its report on worldwide PC shipments, which declined during the fourth quarter as more consumers opted for tablets. Dell was the third-largest PC vendor worldwide, after HP (HPQ) and Lenovo, and its market share slipped to 10.2% from 12.2% in the prior year's quarter. Mobile devices such as laptops accounted for 26% of Dell's fiscal third-quarter revenue, while desktop PCs were 23%. Servers and networking, software and services made up, respectively, 17%, 16% and 15% of the company's fiscal third-quarter sales. -- Written by James Rogers in New York. Follow @jamesjrogers >To submit a news tip, send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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DENVER - Jury deliberations resume Monday in the case of a Denver man who allegedly shot, killed and dismembered 16-year-old Alicia Martinez.
Jurors are determining whether Edward Romero is guilty of first-degree murder or not guilty by reason of insanity.
Romero is also facing charges of tampering with physical evidence and abuse of corpse.
Martinez went to a house party with a friend on October 22, 2010 at Romero's house.
Romero's ex-girlfriend, Francesca Pagliasotti, testified that she later she saw Martinez's "body with a gunshot wound to the head" lying on the couch in the garage.
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The doctor who finally figured it out, the attorney said, was one who specialized in dissociative disorders. The defense said Romero doesn't have multiple personalities, but instead has one conscious mind that is broken.
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Peace be with you.
I send you both much love and many blessings, and many prayers.
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Whitely & Anne--
My own experiences with my ailing body, and Visitors curious about it, has taught me that Mother Nature is a mercurial entity, and submits to no doctor, no diagnosis and no Visitor. She does submit, however, to hope. Please don't be left blindsided and hopeless by what may appear to be dire and imminent.
It sounds like you and Anne are off on an energetic journey to getting well. I wish you the best and send you love and good thoughts.
Much love and many prayers for strength and healing for you both.
Dear Whitley and Anne, as an admirer of your work from across the Atlantic, I want to express how sorry I am to hear this, and tell you that my thoughts are with both of you! X
Whatever Ann's journey (and yours) through this challenge turns out to be, you know you are both cared for and dearly loved, not just on this level but in other dimensions as well. What blessed lives you have lived, helping each other and so many others face and accept the unknown with truthfulness, grace and optimism. Ann, I do hope that your sojourn here continues until you feel ready to go on the next big adventure. I send waves of love to you both.
Dear Anne and Whitley,
Please watch the video of Bob Proctor , Raw on Life,,it is on you tube. Very informative. Blessings to your family.
our love and prays for both of you
Two mushrooms have shown promise for treatment: Lion's Mane and Turkey-tail mushrooms. For more info, www.fungiperfecti.com. I love you Anne.
You, Anne, Whitley and your son are kept in my daily prayers, meditations and positive energy healing thoughts! You are so loved, admired and greatly appreciated!
Qi Gong is very good - I have found to be so.
My 50 year-old triathlete healthy-living husband of 28 years and father of our three children had three much treasured years by us of extended life after his diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme IV frontal left lobe in 1991. He was exposed to PCBs in his work place five years as an uninformed and unprotected electrical engineer 1965-70. (25-30 years after PCB exposure is linked to brain and liver cancers in lipid cells)
Miracles requested for you!
I am moved to tears, after reading about Anne. I will pray for you. I have enjoyed your website for many years, and recently, became a subscriber again, as I had gone through some financial problems for a few years. As soon as I could afford it again, I became a subscriber. I have several of your books, and I read Communion, right after it came out.
I have learned so much, from you and Anne, and all the people you've interviewed. I am just fascinated with all of it.
You two are a role model, for any couple who goes through anything "close" to what you have experienced. May God be with your whole family.
Sending healing energy. Also look into Fungi therapy. Here's one link:
Paul Stamits has been on Coast2coast AM. Healed his mother's breast cancer with Turkeytail. Worth looking into his site:
Anne and Whitley,
May the treatments and new diet go as smoothly as possible, and may they work in arresting Anne's cancer for a long time! I'm sure that no matter how much we've read about NDEs or even experienced OBEs, that actually facing one's one passing over is a bit more challenging on many levels. May the spirit helpers lend their guidance and may you both find peace in the journey.
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My deepest hope that the multi-faceted approach you are both taking will arrest her disease.
Dearest Whitley and Anne....thank you as usual for your unwavering sharing of your lives with us...the good and bad....the fantastic and surreal....Honesty caring and a passion for life and living and communication have been your hallmarks....if the leaders in our world were as caring and honorable as you our world would be so much better.
We will pray for you both and hope that the many many readers and people who know and love you have power in their prayers to help you....Please try to be strong and keep your love and sense of humor and keep sharing with us who care so much about and love you both.....always have always will....JEFF aka Jim Nightshade
Whitley and Anne,
Both of you and I go back many years, even though neither of you have ever met me.
I really consider you family, and though I don't agree with all of your views, I find pleasure in your openness and ability to approach a multitude of subjects from differing viewpoints. I will take this opportunity to thank both of you for long years of patient work keeping Art's Dreamland running and moving it to an entirely new level. Anne thank you for all the compassion and all the support you have given Whitley over the years. Whitley thank you kindly for all the imaginative writing that has kept me entertained, scared stiff, and seriously thinking in wide eyed wonder. We need to put together an intention group for Anne and get rid of this black cloud forever.
My intention has always been and always will be with you,
I am sending prayers and Reiki to Anne and to you, Whitley.
Sad news.
There is a DVD called "Forks over knives" about how animal based foods promote cancer while plant based foods (can) reverse cancer. Other benefits as well. This DVD is well worth buying and watching. The food pyramids are plain wrong.
I feel for both of you. I will send something both your ways. My energy work training can sometimes provide very useful outcomes. Anything can happen! I did always wonder what you both might have been exposed to during your encounters...
My teacher said these words, "These are the threads of your unfolding. Given your full, absorbent attention, they will gather in the eyes of your soul like the faint light of distant stars, until they can be seen and understood, until they can find ways to fully express themselves through you."
I urge Anne to watch all the videos of Dr. Joe Dispenza on GAIAM TV and read his books. I am 100% convinced that he is speaking the truth about how to heal the body.
After coming close to death last November with Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), and then having to have surgery for a Stage IV bedsore, the one book that made a huge mental & physical difference in my life was Ernest Holmes "Science of the Mind." I was told by one of the best surgeons in Mexico that the first surgery for the bedsore was infected and I was in urgent need of a vastly more radical emergency surgery. By that time I was so shaken to the core by all that I had been through, I just decided to put my trust in the "Science of the Mind," and told the surgeon "No." Every day my wife cleaned my wounds lovingly and with care. Those moments were extremely painful for me (and for her), but during them, I would focus intently on the "Spiritual Mind Treatments" of Ernest Holmes, and also chant the Names of God as we do in the Sufi tradition.
From the Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), I had lost most of my memory. I lost my speech, my ability to walk, and my ability to feel. I was in general physical agony from the NMS as well as the open wound in my back from the surgery to repair the Stage IV bed sore. Yet, through earnestly applying myself to hours of "Spiritual Mind Treatments" every day, and repeating specific healing Names of God, I am now 99% healed in every way. My Rheumatologist, who coordinates all my medical treatments and has won awards both here in Mexico and in the United States for his work, is amazed at how quickly and well my wounds healed, and how well I recovered from the NMS. He actually uttered those famous words, "How did you do it?"
If I had elected for that second radical surgery, I would still be in bed, permanently missing a large part of my body. I know my trust in the principles of the Science of Mind, my trust in God, and the love of my wife and dear friends, saved my life.
When I was at my worst in the hospital, and closest to death (the doctors had thrown up their hands as they had tried everything and nothing was working), I realized something deep down inside me. I was far, far away from normal waking consciousness. Yet, very clearly I realized that there is nothing more important than love. All those great books and stories about the great couples, give us only the slightest hint at what real love between two people is. The future may not be easy. However, it will be an expression of the most profound love, in whatever form it takes. You and Anne have that love. I don't believe love is a panacea. Love is much more profound than life or death.
My heart and soul are with you and Anne. God bless you both. I love you both.
I can't begin to tell you how much I love you both, Whitley and Anne, and how much you mean to me. My path in life is immeasurably been evolved since 1996 When I saw "Secret School" on a shelf in a bookstore in Santa Monica. Being a subscriber has allowed me to fully take advantage of the material online. I pray and meditate about you. I have gotten to the point were it is like I am meditating all the time now.
We need you both to be with us for many, many years to come!
My prayers are with you both. Be well and have joy.
Wow Thats terrible news but I do want to add my encouragement. As a very young boy I had a rare form of lukemia and spent bout 5 years in and out of Sanfrancisco Univerisity Hospital whom works with rare blood dis orders. I was not suppose to live. I had a couple of close encounters around that time , at least thats what I believe they were later in life. Not only did I survive I'm now 60 years old. So Anne, never loose your confidence. I have no idea if perhaps the reason I'm still here has anything to do with the encounters but it left me wide open to fact that it may have and also to the fact that there is much more going on around us than most relaize. Anne my prayers are with you and i wish you both strength to,endure.
And then, there is the purpose on all this. Personal, couple's, community, world, and galactic... There is nothing in this universe that happens without a purpose and that is not connected to all other events. It is difficult to think of the death of a dear one, something we know has to happen some day, but we always will want to delay. I know, my mother just passed away, and still I think, she is around the corner and I can call her at any time. I hopefully think, maybe you will find ways to conquer "C" with the help of "the others", with meditation, powerful energetic techniques, and this may be a contribution to the world.... In the space of possibilities, they are infinite.
As for the radiation you both and your cats may have received, why would they do that? No reason I can think of is positive, I don't think so. I have always thought that the entities you have encountered are not positive. It is time to think of and attract others out there in the cosmos which can bring healing, hope, visible results. God bless you.
I feel cheated that Anne has to get cancer. She is a valuable person not only to her family and friends, but to anyone who has had the chance to know her. If she passes, I will miss her greatly and mourn the fact that I have never met this brilliant woman in person. Her value to her family, her friends, this website and the study of the unknown is priceless beyond measure. If she leaves (hopefully very later than sooner), she will soar.
Blessings to you both.
So sorry to hear of your difficulties. I thank you and Anne for all your meaningful work and will keep you in my prayers.
This is sad news. My prayers and thoughts are with you both.
I lve in the same communty as a man in Australia named Ian Gawler who came very, very close to death from cancer but is alive and flourishing many years later, having fathered three children now adults, after 'the bone was pointed at him' by the doctors - only a few weeks to live. He had one of his legs and hip amputated due to the original bone cancer and is known here sometimes as the 'man in the dress' as he always dresses in kaftans.
What I learned from him? the power of the mind. But he always used to ask his cancer patient groups - do you want to live? This might seem an obvious question but for some people it is time, and on some level, they know it. It is not a reflection on the love they hold for this life or loved ones, but simply that they have something else they need to do. If it is your true and deep desire to keep on living in this dimension, you will, Anne - no matter how dire the prognostications of the medicos. Yes miracle do happen, and also sometimes they don't - the fabric of life is beautiful in all its forms and I believe our freedom of choice is much deeper and stronger than we have any idea. Blessings to you both and also the grace to accept whatever path is opening up - I shall be devastated if you do pass - but glad for you as well. I truly believe that you will open to a greater and more astonishing reality, either now or down the road aways. Much love and prayers to you both.
I'm so sorry to hear of this. You both have good will from all around the world, I hope it makes a difference for you.


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By SIAN DAVIES Herald Reporter @SDaviesHerald
A MAN who died trying to rob a bookies while wearing a gas mask was held face down by two customers, an inquest has heard.
The Plymouth coroner was also told that Alan Levers, aged 50, who died at the Ladbrokes shop in West Park on Friday, January 25 this year, had been drinking and consumed 3.5 times the drink drive limit.
Leading the inquest, Coroner Ian Arrow heard how one customer, referred to as Robert to protect his identity, grabbed Levers "from behind and wrestled him to the floor".
Levers' family have said he "paid the ultimate price" for the incident which "should never have happened in the first place".
The court saw CCTV from Ladbrokes from around 6.45pm on the night of the incident, which showed Levers walking into the shop wearing a gas mask.
He is seen to hold a gun, now known to be fake, to the cashier, but is tackled to the floor by one of the customers, who holds him down with help from other members of the public until the police arrive around ten minutes later.
Evidence was heard from all three customers who were in the shop, Robert, Patrick Doyle, his brother John Doyle, as well as the two police officers who arrived first on the scene, PC David Boddy and PC Samantha Ellison.
Robert gave evidence from behind a screen to protect his identity, and was on a roulette machine when Levers entered the store with his hood up, wearing a gas mask.
He said: "As I turned around I could see what appeared to be a 9mm pistol in his pocket.
"It wasn't until he got to the front desk and held the pistol out that I realised it was an armed robbery.
"Instinctively I jumped on him from behind and was wrestling him to the floor."
Two other customers, John and Patrick Doyle, came to help Robert and tried to get the gun out of Levers' hand.
Robert added: "At that point the man was struggling quite considerably, we were worried he could have another weapon like a knife or screwdriver.
"I was holding onto him and one of the other customers told me not to hold onto him too tight.
"I said I wasn't but we were concerned about him getting up or having an accomplice.
"I was so relieved when the police were there to take over.
"I saw them giving CPR - although he was committing an incident of armed robbery you don't want to see that.
"There was a bit of a struggle even when the gun had been released.
"I wouldn't say he had become motionless but there were two people holding him down and we just presumed he had accepted defeat."
John Doyle had helped Robert to keep Levers pinned down while they were waiting for police to arrive.
At the end of his statement, which was read out to the court, he said: "There was no malice or going over the top from the man [Robert] assisting in detaining the robber.
"He, the same as me, was trying to prevent any serious harm or loss of life in the shop and surrounding area."
John's brother Patrick Doyle had helped to kick away the gun.
His statement read: "I have since heard that the robber died.
"I find this upsetting. I didn't want anyone to lose a life. I have been left scared by what happened."
It was heard that Levers had been drinking - according to evidence from Dr Russell James Delaney, he had 289mg of alcohol per 100ml blood. The UK drink drive limit is 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
Dr Delaney said: "When you drink alcohol regularly you develop some tolerance to its effects.
"Mr Levers can be seen on CCTV footage making purposeful movements and walking.
"I think the alcohol level did make a significant contribution to the way he died."
Dr Delaney said the cause of death was a combination of the effects of chest compression in a restricted position, acute alcohol intoxication and restriction of breathing caused by the gas mask.
Levers also had a number of health problems which hadn't been treated.
A statement was read out from Levers' partner, Julie Lidstone, who said he had been an alcoholic from a young age and had conquered a heroin addiction.
She also said he was a heavy smoker and had been found to have a nodule on his lung.
Ms Lidstone also said she recalled seeing Levers' prison medical notes which said he had cancer.
She said Levers had been working for his nephew since being released from prison and was starting to get his life back on track, but due to the bad weather they hadn't been getting much work.
The statement described about how he would be up and ready for work but let down at the last minute as there wasn't enough, causing him to start drinking again.
She said: "All day I had been going on at him to stop drinking.
"I had to work at 4pm. I called him and he sounded really miserable and down in the dumps. I asked what was wrong and he said 'nothing'."
The Inquest also heard evidence from Adam Davies, who was the cashier working in Ladbrokes at the time of the incident.
He said: "I saw someone come in wearing a gas mask and thought it was a joke.
"I said 'are you alright?' and he tried to get through the doors at the side of the desk but they were locked.
"He said 'I want the money now' or something similar - I wasn't really scared I was more startled."
The Coroner recorded a narrative verdict, citing a combination of chest compression, restricted breathing and alcohol intake as contributing towards his death.
Mr Arrow said: "The deceased attempted to rob a betting shop while wearing a gas respirator.
"He was restrained on the floor by members of the public and during the restraint he suffocated and died."
The inquest into Levers' death was formally opened on January 31.
A statement from Levers' family said: "The outcome of this inquest will not change the fact that as a family we have lost Alan.
"I am sorry for what the witnesses were put through at Ladbrokes.
"What happened should never have happened in the first place and Alan paid the ultimate price.
"We would like you to know that Alan was a loved partner, son, father, brother and uncle."
CCTV shows cashier held up at gunpoint in botched bookies raid
CCTV footage showing the moment Alan Levers pointed an imitation firearm at a cashier while wearing a gas mask was shown at an inquest into his death.
The footage begins at 6.45pm on Friday, January 25 this year and has not been released to the media.
The film shows the incident from two angles, one camera is at the back of the store behind the cashier desk looking towards the front door, the other is at the front of the store looking inwards.
Adam Davies, who was working at Ladbrokes in West Park on the night of the incident, watched the footage at the inquest along with other witnesses and members of Levers' family.
A narrative verdict was recorded by Coroner Ian Arrow in the Council Chamber at Council House, on Armada Way.
The footage shows three customers in the shop – Robert is by a roulette machine at the back of the store, John Doyle is sitting at a table in the middle of the shop and Patrick Doyle is at the cashiers desk, about to put on a bet.
Levers comes through the door at 6.49pm, wearing a light brown jacket with the hood up, his face hidden by a gas mask.
As Levers gets to the desk he reveals what appears to be a gun and points it at Mr Davies. Levers appears to try and get into the doors to the left of the cashiers desk, but they are locked.
Patrick and John retreat towards the front door of the store, while Robert looks round from the roulette machine.
Robert quickly comes at Levers from behind, tacking him down onto the ground by hooking his arm around Lever's neck.
John moves towards the desk and helps hold him down, while Patrick stands over them, Mr Davies can be seen on the phone.
The police arrive at 7.01pm, and can be seen giving Levers CPR. The footage ends at around 7.10pm, just before the first paramedic arrives.


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Gian Giacomo Stiffoni, was born in Seville (Spain) in 1967. In 1970 he moved to Italy with his family and in 1973 he settled in Venice where he graduated in modern literature with a final thesis in musicology at the University Ca 'Foscari of Venice in 1993.
As a photographer, he took courses in 2005 and 2006 at the Institute of Zaragoza "Spectrum Sotos" and attended workshops in architectural photography with Pino Musi (2009) and in staged photo with Massimo Agus (2010). He had exhibitions in Zaragoza, Corigliano Calabro, Chiasso (Max Museo), San Miniato and Florence.
He works on personal photo projects and on commissions related to urban landscape, architecture and industry photography and he frequently collaborates with Gabriele Basilico as his assistant. He carried out research projects on Venice, Turin, Ancona, Senigallia, Ravenna, Chiasso, Biarritz, San Sebastian, Valencia and Zaragoza.
In 2013 he was among the nominees for the best architectural and people photography (section amateurs) in the 6th Photography Masters Cup with the photos "The house of the tress" and "Big and Small". In the same year he was among the nominees for the best architectural photography in the 8th Black &Withe Spider Awards withe the photos "Curves" and "Pinacoteca Giovanni & Marella Agnelli".
From 1999 to 2004, he wrote articles and film reviews for the newspaper "Carte di Cinema" of which he was also editor. In 2002, he wrote an article about music in the films of Hau Hsiao-Hsien for the publishing house Le Mani.
From 2000 to 2006, he was professor of Music History, History of the Opera and Musical criticism at the University of La Rioja (Logroño, Spain). As a musicologist he studies the reception and production of Italian opera in Vienna, Venice, Naples, Spain and Portugal during the eighteenth century. In 2008, he published an introduction to the new edition of the Goldoni' Intermezzi for the publisher Marsilio. Since 2005 he has been working regularly with the La Fenice theater to the preparation of texts for theater programs and from 2008 as a music critic for the Spanish magazine "Audio Clásica" http://audioclasica.com, ISSN: 1888-8437.
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Baptism and 1 Pet. 3:21
1 Pet. 3:21 says, "And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." This is the only verse that says "baptism now saves you." But, is it teaching that we must be baptized in water to be saved? No. But, but to rightly understand it, we need to look at its context.
"For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; 19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, 20 who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water. 21And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him." (1 Pet. 3:18-22, NASB)
The above translation in verse 21 from the NASB is a good translation: "and corresponding to that, baptism now saves you." The key word in this section is the Greek antitupon. It means "copy," "type," "corresponding to," "a thing resembling another," "its counterpart," etc. It is what the NIV translates as "symbolizes," the NASB as "corresponding to that," and the KJV as "like figure." Baptism, then, is a representation, a copy, a type of something else. The question is "Of what is it a type?" or "baptism corresponds to what?"
If we look at the context, an interesting possibility arises. What does baptism correspond to? Is it the flood? Or, is it the ark? What was it that saved Noah and his family--the flood or the ark? Obviously, it was the Ark. Noah built and entered the ark by faith, and he was saved (Heb. 11:7). The flood waters destroyed the ungodly. Also, Peter consistently refers to the flood waters as the means of destruction of the ungodly (2 Pet. 2:5; 3:6)--not the salvation of Noah and his family. Rather, it was the Ark that saved--the ark that Noah entered by faith. It may very well be that baptism refers to the Ark--not the waters which may be why the rest of the verse says, "not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God," which is consistent with what Paul said in Col. 2:11-12 where he equates baptism with being circumcised of heart. In other words, Peter clarifies that it isn't the water baptism that saves but the appeal to the heart.
But, to be fair, the Greek seems to imply that the baptism is referring to the water--not the ark. Still, we need to consider this and make some observations. If we were to look at the flood waters as the thing that removed evil from the land, we could say that "correspondingly" the waters of baptism removes the sin from our hearts. Though this reading seems a bit more natural, it, too, as problems.
The water of baptism is not what saves us; the sacrifice of Christ does which we receive by faith. We read numerous verses about justification by faith (Rom. 5:1), salvation by faith (Eph. 2:8), etc., not justification "by faith and baptism" or salvation "by faith and baptism."1 The fact is that salvation is received by faith. Peter, not wanting to declare that baptism itself is what saves us, quickly adds, "not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience." Water baptism, then, must accompany the work of the Holy Spirit in the person. Peter's explanatory comment shows us that the act of physical baptism is not what saves but the "baptism of appeal to God." This appeal to God is by faith the same as Noah's faith in God led him to build the Ark, enter it, and remain in it. It was the Ark that saved Noah--not the flood waters.
The flood was for Noah a type of baptism even as the passage through the Red Sea was a type of baptism for the Israelites.
"I want you to know, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 and all ate the same supernatural food 4 and all drank the same supernatural drink. For they drank from the supernatural Rock which followed them, and the Rock was Christ." (1 Cor. 10:1-4).
The "baptisms" of both Noah and the Israelites served as types of a transition; that is, they moved people from the old world to the new--from the old covenant to the new covenant. It is not the water that saves but the spiritual thing associated with that water that saves. For Noah it was faith in God. For Moses it, too, was faith in God.
But some may say that the work of the Holy Spirit and the act of baptism are simultaneous--that the Holy Spirit works in and through baptism to bring regeneration. But this cannot be the case since the Bible tells us that salvation is by faith (Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:8). Besides, we have a clear instance in scripture where people are saved before their baptism.
Acts 10:44-48
"While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message. 45 And all the circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out upon the Gentiles also. 46 For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered, 47 "Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?" 48 And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days." (Acts 10:44-48).
In these verses we see that Peter had been preaching the gospel, and the Holy Spirit fell upon the listeners. In verse 45 we read that "the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out upon the Gentiles also." This gift manifested itself in speaking in tongues. This is significant because tongues is a sign-gift given to believers--see 1 Cor. 14:1-5. Also, verse 46 says they were "exalting God." Unbelievers don't praise God. They can't because praise to the true God is a deep spiritual matter that is foreign to the unsaved (1 Cor. 2:14). Therefore, the ones in Acts 10 who are speaking in tongues and praising God are definitely saved because they are moving in the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, and glorifying God. It is the Holy Spirit who gives charismatic spiritual gifts to the church (1 Cor. 12:27-28) and not to unbelievers. Now, please notice that it was after this movement of the Holy Spirit that the believers are baptized. If baptism is necessary for salvation, then how is it that the people were speaking in tongues and exalting God before they were baptized?
If you were to say that the Holy Spirit was simply working upon and through those not yet saved, then remember that tongues and praise to God are for the church--not the unbelievers. The church consists of people who are saved--not unsaved. If they were not saved until they were baptized, then they were not in the body of Christ and would not have moved in the charismatic gifts. Therefore, they were regenerate before they were baptized. This simply isn't an exception. It is a reality.
1 Pet. 3:21 is not teaching us that baptism is what saves us. Rather, it is showing us that the water symbolizes a spiritual cleansing through the power of the Holy Spirit gained through Christ's victory over death. It is the person's appeal to God that saves the soul--not the washing of water upon the body.
- Mark 16:16 says, "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." Please see the article on Baptism and Mark 16:16 for an examination of this verse.
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The king of all upper-body pushing exercises, push-ups are extremely effective for increasing upper body strength, particularly for the chest, shoulders, triceps and core. However, once an individual learns how to properly perform a push-up and gets strong at them (i.e. able to perform three sets of 20-plus reps), the basic move no longer provides adequate stimulus for improvement. To keep challenging the body, forcing it to adapt and change, here are five variations that will take your fitness to the next level.
1. Feet-Elevated Push-Up
This challenging push-up variation can be used in place of an incline bench press in a pinch, but is particularly helpful for those who have difficulty pressing overhead. "Elevating the feet in a push-up helps transfer the load toward the upper chest and anterior deltoids," says David Larson, CSCS, a strength coach based out of Pulse Fitness in Scottsdale, AZ. "This is essentially the push-up equivalent of an incline bench press."
How to: Get in a push-up position, but instead of leaving your feet on the ground, place them on an object that's about one foot high. This is the start position (a). Lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your forearms vertical (b), and push yourself back to the start position (c).
Sets: 3, Reps: 10, Rest: 2 minutes
2. Valslide Push-Up With Reach
Using a Valslide under each hand puts an extra emphasis on the core, the first area that tends to give out once fatigue sets in. Larson cautions that the position becomes more unstable, but it gives the benefit of working more muscle fibers in the chest, shoulders and triceps.
How to: Place a Valslide under each hand in a push-up position. Begin to perform a push-up, and as you lower your chest towards the ground, slide one of your hands out in front of your body, keeping the extended arm straight, until your chest almost touches the ground (a). Push both hands into the ground and squeeze your abs to return to the start position (b). Repeat in an alternating fashion until all prescribed reps are completed.
Sets: 3, Reps: 5 each side, 10 total, Rest: 2 minutes
3. TRX Suspension Trainer Push-Up
For those who already have a strong core, the weak point of push-up may be the prime movers, or in the case of the push-up, the chest, shoulders and triceps. Larson says the TRX is an especially useful tool because it's easy to find the ideal intensity. "Furthermore, there's a moderate amount of instability provided by the device, thus enhancing motor unit recruitment," he says.
How to: Set up a TRX or any suspension trainer hanging from a sturdy object so the handles are shoulder-width apart, about 12-18 inches off the ground. Hold onto the handles and extend your legs behind you in a push-up position. This is the start position (a). Lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your forearms perpendicular to the floor, until your chest is in line with your hands, then push yourself back to the start position (b).
Sets: 3, Reps: 8, Rest: 2 minutes
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4. Puncher's Push-Up
Push-ups can improve stability and strength, but what about power? To get more bang for your buck, try a puncher's push-up, a naturally plyometric move that can be effective for those seeking to increase power, Larson says.
How to: Take a firm medicine ball and place it under one hand in a push-up position with your feet spread wider than hip-width apart and core tight. This is the start position (a). Perform a push-up, exploding upwards so that the hand on the ground comes off the floor and lines up with the hand on the medicine ball (b). Pause for a second, then lower yourself back to the ground (c).
Sets: 3, Reps: 4 on each side, Rest: 2 minutes
5. Stability Ball Push-Up
Got the above moves down pat? Test your strength, balance and coordination by placing a stability ball under your hands. "This is an effective variation for increasing shoulder and core stability while simultaneously training the chest," Larson says.
How to: Place a stability ball under your hands and squeeze the ball (a). Keeping your forearms perpendicular to the floor, lower your chest so it lightly touches the ball, and return to the start position (b).
Sets: 3, Reps: 10 or more, Rest: 2 minutes
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Welcome to The Ever Blessed! The purpose of this site is to foster and encourage devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary among Catholic Christians. Throughout Church History, one of the distinctive marks of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church has been a strong devotion to Mary, Mother of God. Read the Church Fathers, the Saints, the Doctors, the Popes, and you will find that love for her is an integral component to deepening our love for Christ. Blessed Pope John Paul II, quoting St. Louis De Montfort in his encyclical Rosarium Virginis Mariae stated,
"Since Mary is of all creatures the one most conformed to Jesus Christ, it follows that among all devotions that which most consecrates and conforms a soul to our Lord is devotion to Mary, his Holy Mother, and that the more a soul is consecrated to her the more will it be consecrated to Jesus Christ."
It's all about Jesus — He's God. He's every word that God has ever spoken, or will ever speak. And, by nature of His being incarnate, He is the very image of God. Our whole life must therefore be built up around Him, and proceed from Him. He calls us to His likeness, to be "conformed" to Him. It's no accident that the Holy Father used that word in the quote above in relation to our Blessed Mother. The latin word that we derive "conform" from is configurari. This word literally means to be molded or shaped accordingly. Where was the Word of God molded and shaped into the image of God? The womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary! If we want to be molded and shaped into the likeness of Jesus, we must share that same womb, and so become sons and daughters of Mary.
The Ever Blessed is solemnly dedicated to the Most Holy Name of Jesus.
"And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for you have found grace with God. Behold you shall conceive in your womb and shall bring forth a son: and you shall call his name Jesus.†Luke 1:30-31


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Sundowner House sits with an unparalleled view of the beautiful light blue sea. You can watch fish swim past from the patio– ideally done at "sundowner" time! The house sits 35 ft. above the sea and 25 yd from it, with beach frontage and safe swimming. Hoopers Bay is one of the most beautiful on the island, and extremely quiet. The house has three bedrooms, 2 doubles and one with twin beds. There is a mooring in front of the house. All living rooms have fans, air conditioning and a full unobstructed sea view. In response to comments made by one tenant, we took on board what was said, and decided to give Sundowner a facelift, and the following renovations were carried out in late 2013. The kitchen units, sink and bar were all replaced, and a new refrigerator/freezer bought. For the dining area, a new dining table with 6 chairs provided. All cracked ceramic floor tiles in the house were replaced. The master bedroom has a newly tiled floor, whilst it's shower room has been completely renovated. It now has a walk in shower. Not to end there, the bedsit has a new electric cooker and a new love seat. The patio has 4 new sunbeds.
Two paths lead from the house, which join up then take you to some steps onto the beautiful beach.
Exuma is one to the best bone fishing areas in the world, and it has some of the clearest and cleanest seas to swim, snorkel or dive in. Facilities are available in George Town to do all these things, and also hiring boats. Brochures have been placed in the house to help you in this matter.
The house has WIFI.
2 outdoor showers.
With effect from January 1st 2013, the Bahamian Government is imposing a 10% tax on all new bookings of holiday homes. This new tax IS reflected in the rates you see quoted.
Manager of property: Jenny Kettel manages the property. She is first point of contact. However, Information about the house can readily be supplied, and most questions answered by phoning in the UK (+44) (0)1344638671
British, and first bought land on Exuma in 1964. Retired over 25 years, formerly an RAF pilot and airline Captain. My first house on Exuma I had built on Tar Bay.
Jenny Kettel purchased this villa in 1990
Bought the land and built the house in 1990, due to its stunning location. The width of the plot allowed me to have 3 bedrooms all with a sea view.
Stunning view where 10 islands can be seen.
Height above the sea, which gives fantastic sights into the sea, where passing fish can be seen.
Closeness to the main town, and the airport.
3 bedroom family beach front property midway between the airport and the capital George Town, a lovely quiet residence on Hoopers Bay with a commanding view due to the 35 ft elevation. Regarded as the best beach on the island with pristine white soft sand, Hoopers Bay is very safe for swimming and snorkeling. Groceries and drinks can be bought less than a mile away. George Town has boat rental and a ferry boat to Stocking Island, Also deep sea fishing and bone fishing can be arranged locally. Sandals Hotel has a golf course. Great Exuma is one of the best bone fishing areas in the world, trips can be organised locally. Our house has its own mooring right outside the property.
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
Whole property sleeps 6 which costs $1675 per week. If there are 8 of you, then the sofa bed in the lounge will have to be used, which will incur a surcharge of $280 per week or $55 per night.
On arrival the agent requires a deposit of $250 per week for electricity. Provided you use 400 units or less per week, your deposit will be returned in full; any excess over that figure will be charged
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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In the past 52 weeks, shares of Bank of America have traded between a low of $6.72 and a high of $12.94 and are now at $12.76, which is 90% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.85% higher and 0.32% higher over the past week, respectively.
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John Patrick "Pat" Ruff, 42, of Somonauk, died shortly before 3 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2009, in West Kendall County.
He was born Friday, March 31, 1967, in Avon. To Ted and Lois Sullivan Ruff.
He is survived by four children, Amber, Peyton, Hannah, and John Emmerson (Jack); his parents, Ted and Lois Ruff, Avon; grandmother Louise Sullivan, Monmouth; three sisters, Kim Corbo, Sleepy Hollow, Kelly Tompkins, Avon, Kathy Boydstun, Galesburg; 5 nieces, 3 nephews, 1 great nephew; and two dogs, Cigar and Rufus.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandfather and one aunt.
Pat was born and raised in Avon. He graduated from Avon High School in 1985. He attended Carl Sandburg College where he received his Associate's degree and received a Bachelor's in Political Science and Philosophy at Western Illinois University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in July 1993. He was a Political Consultant for several well-known Democratic candidates both for state and national office. He was a Senior Communications manager for Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, Ia., from 2000-2003. He was a Director of Strategic Communications & Campaigns for Advocate Health Care in Oak Brook since 2003. He enjoyed the Cubs. He was a loving and devoted father, raising his four children on his own.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the Corman Memorial Home, Avon.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2009, at Corman Memorial Home.
Burial will be at Avon Cemetery, Avon.
Memorials may be made to Avcom Park and/or an educational fund for his children at Tompkins State Bank, Avon.
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Please read all of this carefully even if you took C2005 last term. Last update 01/14/2014.
Biology C2006 is the second term of a one year introductory course for undergraduates who are premedical students and/or majors (or concentrators) in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, engineering, or neurosciences & behavior. Post-baccalaureate students & students in Continuing Ed. must enroll in F2402. Bio C2006 covers cell biology, developmental biology and physiology. CC or GS Students in C2006 should have completed Bio C2005 or the equivalent with a grade of C- or better.
Section 1 of C2006 meets in 309
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:105 - 11:25 am.
Section 2 of C2006 (& F2402) meets in 309 Havemeyer, Tuesday & Thursday, 5:40 -6:55 pm.
The lectures in both sections are identical.
For additional information see announcements on CW web site, Lecture Schedule (when ready) & Textbooks. For a list of topics, if schedule is not yet ready, see the 2013 schedule.
C2006 vs. F2402: The lectures in C2006 and F2402 are identical, and students in either course may attend lectures at either time (see above). The lectures are the same but the recitations are separate -- students in C2006 must attend a C2006 recitation. The exams for both classes are given at the same time in the evening (at 5:40). Students with conflicts can come at 7:30; see Announcements (or schedule when ready) for exam dates. If you have a time conflict with the exams, please email Paige Thompson <email@example.com> ASAP. You will need to provide written documentation of the conflict. The grading scale for both courses is the same (except for the points earned in recitation), so there is no advantage (gradewise) to taking "the other" class. See below for details of grading.
SCHEDULING PROBLEMS: There are two sections of C2006 to avoid scheduling conflicts. The lectures in both sections are identical. You can register for either section, and you can attend either lecture on any given day.
C2006 is a 4 point course -- it is 4 points, not 3, because of the weekly
recitation. The recitation sections are run by teaching assistants (usually
graduate students or undergrads who have taken and aced the course). The
sessions will be used
(1) to answer student questions on the lecture material,
(2) to go over the solutions to the problems in the problem book,
(3) to go over special 'recitation' problems and assignments that are designed to introduce and/or review important topics, and
(4) to give weekly quizzes (see below).
The recitation is designed to help you understand and master the material. To keep you from falling behind, there will be a weekly quiz on the current material and you may earn up to 100 quiz points toward your final grade in the course. Note carefully that the only way to be sure of getting all 100 points is to attend your recitation regularly throughout the term. If you goof off for most of the semester, you can't earn extra points at the end.
RECITATION SIGN UP: Please sign up for recitation using the online form as soon as it is ready and you know your schedule. The form should be ready by the first or second day of class. The deadline for signing up is noon on Friday 1/24/14. Assignments will be posted by 1 pm Monday, and recitations will begin at 6 pm Mon. Quizzes will start the following week. Students in C2006 may not attend a F2402 recitation (or vice versa). You may want to form a study group in addition to attending recitation.
QUIZZES: There will be weekly quizzes in recitation worth 15 points each. The quizzes will be written and graded by the teaching assistants and will be different for each section. At the end of the term, each teaching assistant will assign up to 100 points to each student in his or her section. You must take at least 8 quizzes to get any quiz credit. A maximum of 100 points of quiz credit will be added to your exam total in calculating your final grade.
EXAMS: There will be 3 exams given during the term and a 4th during final exam week. The lowest grade of the first 3 exams will be dropped. If you miss a midterm exam for any reason, that is the grade that will be dropped. The exam questions will be similar to the study questions in the problem book and will probably be more difficult than the weekly quizzes given in recitation. The All 4 exams will stress material covered since the last exam, but the exams may refer back to topics covered earlier, since each section builds upon the material covered in previous ones. Each of the 3 exams will be graded on the basis of 100 points.
If there is an emergency at the time of the final, you will have to apply for an Incomplete (which your class office must approve) and take a make up exam at the officially scheduled time.
All details about rooms, material covered, extra office hours etc. will be posted before each exam.
EXTRA CREDIT: Students may earn up to 4 points of extra credit by attending the SURF seminar and writing brief reports. See extra credit for details (including what to do if you have a conflict with work or other courses). Reminder: The SURF symposium is Friday, January 24, the first week of class -- don't miss it!
ADVICE: If you did not take C2005/F2401 last term, be sure to check out "Advice to Students". It can't hurt to re-read it anyway even if you did take C2005.
STUDY QUESTIONS : The questions in the problem book are intended to help you develop skills in problem solving and critical thinking about the topics discussed in class. You are urged to discuss the questions with your fellow students. The questions from the problem book will be discussed in recitation along with any other questions you may have. The best way to prepare for the exams is to work on the problem sets before the problems are reviewed in recitation. (If you can't do them all, at least try to do some of the problems as you go along -- if you leave them all until just before the exam you may not have time to do them properly.) You are not expected to know all the answers before recitation starts, but you are expected to have worked on the problems and to have questions of your own. See http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/c2005/advice/problem-solving-tips.html for more advice on how to handle the problems.
Additional questions ("recitation questions") will be given out weekly in recitation. These are intended to give you a chance to work through some problems that do not have answers easily available. You are urged to work through these questions in recitation, before you have access to the answers, and while you have the TA and your fellow students to help you. The answers to the recitation questions will be posted before each exam.
PRACTICE EXAMS: A practice exam (from '13 or a previous year) will be posted before each exam. Answers will also be provided, but not necessarily right away. The idea is to give you time to do the problems without the temptation to look up the answers.
Note: Students often claim that the exam problems are harder than the practice problems. This is highly unlikely, as virtually all the practice problems are from old exams. The exam problems probably feel more difficult because of the difference in circumstances -- doing problems under exam pressure (especially if they are to be carefully graded) is not the same as doing them at home, at your leisure, when you can look up the answers in the back of the book. The recitation problems & practice exams are provided to give you multiple chances to try some exam-level problems that do NOT have answers readily available. If you are having trouble with the problems, please check out the advice on the web and feel free to consult Dr. M or your TA.
ONLINE RESOURCES: Detailed outlines of all lectures will be posted online, usually the night before the class. Audio recordings of the lectures will be posted in various formats, including podcasts, usually the day after the class. Outlines & recordings will be linked to the lecture schedule as soon as they are ready. These resources are intended to supplement the live lectures. They are not intended to replace the live lectures, and regular attendance at the lectures is strongly advised. Exams from last year, answers to recitation problems, and answers to exams of the current year will be posted as the term progresses.
HANDOUTS: Extra copies of all handouts distributed in class will be available in the cubby boxes on the 7th floor of Mudd (aka Fairchild Extension) between rooms 749 & 753C . Copies of all handouts will also be available on the web, although not always in advance.
GRADING: We will use the following scale for grading, assuming that the average exam grade is 70-75:
Point Total = Total points from best 2 of 3 midterms + final + 100 points from quizzes (400 max. pts):
|Point Total Required
If all the students in the course get over 371, everyone will get an A, no matter what the "curve" is. This distribution is based on the assumption that the average exam grade is between 70 & 75. If exams prove to be more difficult than expected, and the exam median is significantly less than 70, then either we will add points to the raw exam scores and/or we will lower the cut-off points for grades appropriately, and publicize a new grading scale. This new scale will be determined by the grades in C2006, and the grades for F2402 will then follow the same scale. Note that the test scores earned by the postbacs do not affect this grading scale and there is no advantage to taking one course over the other.
If you achieve the indicated score you are guaranteed the corresponding letter grade. The scale may be adjusted downward, but will not be adjusted upward. That is, points required to earn a particular grade may be decreased, but will not be increased. The scale is intended to be realistic, but adjustments are possible. A+ grades are given on a case-by-case basis; extra credit is not counted in calculating A+ grades.
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Tues 1-2 & Thurs. 4-5,
or by appt. in 744D or 744E Mudd.
Email or call to make an appointment.
*The mailboxes are the metal ones located on the 7th floor of Fairchild near
the Fairchild elevators. The wooden boxes in Mudd are not active mailboxes. The instructor's office
is 744 D Mudd. It can be reached from Fairchild, via the connecting doors on the
6th or 7th floor of Fairchild.
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