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Watch the Google I/O 2013 keynote here!
Another year, another chance to experience the awesome Google I/O conference! Of course, it's safe to say that the most important moment of the whole conference is the keynote, which will take place in 3... 2... 1... nope, just kidding, it'll start at 9AM Pacific Time (12PM ET).
However, even though we'll be reporting live from the keynote, you can also watch the live webcast, if you prefer that. All you need to do in order to enjoy the goodness of today's streaming media is to hit the Play button of the player above.
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1. hipnotika (Posts: 306; Member since: 06 Mar 2013)
websens :(((( i am at work and i cant watch :(
17. Tsoliades (Posts: 216; Member since: 22 Dec 2012)
If it's blocked, just use a proxy or something.
2. cheeseaddict (Posts: 49; Member since: 05 Sep 2012)
cant wait for the new nexus 7, hope google wont disappoint me..
3. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4108; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
Why does every event have to happen while I'm in school?
16. g2a5b0e (Posts: 2679; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)
I can't understand for the life of me why people on this site feel the need to thumb down everything. Ridiculous.
21. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4108; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
Apparently, education = instant hate.
4. kalloud (Posts: 120; Member since: 21 Jun 2012)
:( I'll have to miss the first hour of the keynote
5. _Bone_ (Posts: 2138; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)
FHD Nexus 7 and more fluid Jelly Been and I'll be happy.
6. mr.techdude (Posts: 555; Member since: 19 Nov 2012)
I don't think Google will disapoint anyone hope they have the rumured roadrunner that's surposped to save lots of battery power like project butter where it removes majour lag bit even for battery saver and my nexus 7 is thirsty for 4.3 or even better 5.0 KLP
7. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
Oh gosh, can't wait to see the Android 4.3 and the new Nexus 7!
8. BadAssAbe (Posts: 434; Member since: 22 Apr 2011)
Nexus SGS4 with a lower price :)
New Nexus 7 :) :)
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9. ilia1986 (unregistered)
3.5 more hours!!
Can't wait!! :D
10. itsdeepak4u2000 (Posts: 2866; Member since: 03 Nov 2012)
4.2 wasn't so interesting as compared to 4.1, let's see what 4.3 brings on to us.. I live in India n am gonna miss this as that'll be my dinner time..
11. valapsp (Posts: 484; Member since: 12 Aug 2011)
Phone Arena's timer is 11 seconds late. Looking at the official Google I/O app.
12. amats69 (Posts: 1129; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
im waiting! :) excited
13. PhoneAddiction (Posts: 78; Member since: 07 Nov 2012)
Bwirdman Bwirdman!
15. ProblemSolver15 (Posts: 179; Member since: 14 Jun 2010)
Hahahaha!!!!!!! When I saw this I just laughed so hard man. Shout out to Shaq and the NBA on TNT studio team for this awesome and funny chant! Birdman, Birdman!
23. PhoneAddiction (Posts: 78; Member since: 07 Nov 2012)
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14. MiaHeatGrlONiPhone (Posts: 5; Member since: 07 May 2013)
Have it on ready to stream at work! Can't wait :)
18. WHoyton1 (Posts: 1635; Member since: 21 Feb 2013)
900 million activations...one word...wow!!!!
19. scriptwriter (Posts: 396; Member since: 13 Nov 2012)
love how nobody clapped or cheered when the price of the galaxy S4 running stock was mentioned
22. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
Hahaha.....me too! xD
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His influence today proves him to be one of the greatest creators of all time, but Jackson's art--like that of many black artists--still doesn't get the full respect it deserves.
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More than two and a half years after his untimely death, Michael Jackson continues to entertain. Cirque du Soleil's crowd-pleasing Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour is currently crisscrossing North America, while a recent Jackson-themed episode of Glee earned the show
But there is another crucial part of Jackson's legacy that deserves attention: his pioneering role as an African-American artist working in an industry still plagued by segregation, stereotypical representations, or little representation at all.
Jackson never made any qualms about his aspirations. He wanted to be the best. When his highly successful Off the Wall album (in 1981, the best-selling album ever by a black artist) was slighted at the Grammy Awards, it only fueled Jackson's resolve to create something better. His next album, Thriller, became the best-selling album by any artist of any race in the history of the music industry. It also won a record-setting seven Grammy awards, broke down color barriers on radio and TV, and redefined the possibilities of popular music on a global scale.
Yet among critics (predominantly white), skepticism and suspicion only grew. "He will not swiftly be forgiven for having turned so many tables," predicted James Baldwin in 1985, "for he damn sure grabbed the brass ring, and the man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo has nothing on Michael."
Baldwin proved prophetic. In addition to a flood of ridicule regarding his intelligence, race, sexuality, appearance, and behavior, even his success and ambition were used by critics as evidence that he lacked artistic seriousness. Reviews frequently described his work as "calculating," "slick," and "shallow." Establishment rock critics such as Dave Marsh and Greil Marcus notoriously dismissed Jackson as the first major popular music phenomenon whose impact was more commercial than cultural. Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and Bruce Springsteen, they claimed, challenged and re-shaped society. Jackson simply sold records and entertained.
The point of his ambition wasn't money and fame; it was respect.
It shouldn't be much of a strain to hear the racial undertones in such an assertion. Historically, this dismissal of black artists (and black styles) as somehow lacking substance, depth and import is as old as America. It was the lie that constituted minstrelsy. It was a common criticism of spirituals (in relation to traditional hymns), of jazz in the '20s and '30s, of R&B in the '50s and '60s, of funk and disco in the '70s, and of hip-hop in the '80s and '90s (and still today). The cultural gatekeepers not only failed to initially recognize the legitimacy of these new musical styles and forms, they also tended to overlook or reduce the achievements of the African-American men and women who pioneered them. The King of Jazz, for white critics, wasn't Louis Armstrong, it was Paul Whiteman; the King of Swing wasn't Duke Ellington, it was Benny Goodman; the King of Rock wasn't Chuck Berry or Little Richard, it was Elvis Presley.
Given this history of white coronation, it is worth considering why the media took such issue with referring to Michael Jackson as the King of Pop. Certainly his achievements merited such a title. Yet up until his death in 2009, many journalists insisted on referring to him as the "self-proclaimed King of Pop." Indeed, in 2003, Rolling Stone went so far as to ridiculously re-assign the title to Justin Timberlake. (To keep with the historical pattern, just last year the magazine devised a formula that coronated Eminem--over Run DMC, Public Enemy, Tupac, Jay-Z, or Kanye West--as the King of Hip Hop).
Jackson was well-aware of this history and consistently pushed against it. In 1979, Rolling Stone passed on a cover story about the singer, saying that it didn't feel Jackson merited front cover status. "I've been told over and over again that black people on the covers of magazines don't sell copies," an exasperated Jackson told confidantes. "Just wait. Some day those magazines will come begging for an interview."
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- John Lennon: 30
- Mick Jagger: 29
- Paul McCartney: 26
- Bob Dylan: 22
- Bono: 22
- Bruce Springsteen: 22
- Madonna: 20
- Britney Spears: 13
- Michael Jackson: 8 (two came after he died; one featured Paul McCartney as well)
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Of course, this disregard wasn't limited to magazine covers. It extended into all realms of print media. In a 2002 speech in Harlem, Jackson not only protested his own slights, but also articulated how he fit into a lineage of African-American artists struggling for respect:
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The journey
There are those who give everything they have. Commit every part of their life. Jump out of bed each day with incredible passion. And dont make it.
I feel privileged to have made it this far in skiing, and to have recently come home from Sochi having skied my best at the event where we strive to be our best.
Leading up to Sochi we had an incredible plan and we executed everything to the best of our ability as a team. There are many key core members of our team, both staff and athletes, who went through two full cycles of the Paralympics, and I think that showed greatly in our preparation. Our successes from Vancouver were continued on, and our hard earned lessons were vastly improved upon.
Our entire season, every decision we made was made with the thought of success during one key week. No stone was left unturned.
We walked into Sochi uncertain of how the week would go, but fully confident we had done everything we could possibly think of from lessons learned in the past to prepare for this event. There were plans to cover every base.
I personally felt as prepared as I possibly knew how to be walking into Sochi, and I was excited to get going. I even had a plan for dealing with the excitement so it wouldnt take away too much valuable energy. The two weeks in Russia would in many ways be a marathon of emotions, as opposed to a quick two minute sprint of energy that is ski racing.
The biggest question on my mind which I knew could not be answered until the very moment I was on the race course was Do I ski solidly and take the result I get, or do I risk everything - risk falling, risk crashing and burning, in order to achieve greatness.
Its easy to sit here afterwards and say I will take every risk. It is easy to do poster board interviews before saying we will take every risk possible to win. Its an entirely different thing to finally stand in the start gate, after a lifetime of work to get there and push out of the gate willing to risk everything on a razor thin edge with an unstable surface underneath it.
Downhill ski racing is risky no doubt. Crazy is often the word people associate with it, maybe fairly so. At that moment when its time to push out the gate, the biggest challenge remaining in my mind was how much to risk.
I could have certainly skied solidly, and finished in the top 10. A top 10 result in the Paralympics is an incredible achievement in a lifetime - something very few people have ever done, and something very few will ever even get the opportunity to do. But to achieve more than that, I had to risk more.
I had to risk not finishing, coming home and telling people I got no result at the games. I also had to risk getting hurt. The bodys natural reaction is certainly not to put itself in harms way; I had to push past that. The conditions in Sochi were warm, bumpy and challenging for everyone involved. This only added to the risk. At a lesser event, many people would simply gear down a little, take a solid result, and move on to the next week, nothing lost. But at the games there is no next week. Many will risk everything. There are more crashes at the games, more bruises, more broken skis, more broken bones, more concussions, more nervous moms and wives in the grandstands (for good reason), and a lot more medical helicopters.
There is more to be gained certainly too. The Paralympic movement continues to gain momentum and at home a medal can help gain you and your sport a lot of attention.
Success on any given day also depends a lot on the nature of the hill, the snow quality, the course set along with a number of other factors. I knew heading in that the nature of the snow on any given day and at any given moment throughout the ever warming days would play a big factor on the outcome of the race.
Honestly heading into the games, and even the day of my event I wasnt sure how much to risk. A good result is much easier to talk about back at home, than a DNF. What I kept asking myself was, when this is all over, what do I want out of this? When Im old and grey, what do I want to remember?
I had also gotten over looking at the medal as the only measure of success. Certainly it is what I aspired to achieve, but I have met too many people who keep their gold medals in shoe boxes or sock drawers, to still believe a medal would change my life forever. Certainly it would give me a great 15 minutes of fame which I would undoubtedly enjoy, but asking myself the tough questions about what to risk, I knew that there was more to it than that.
I remembered that it was simply a personal challenge, a challenge to overcome all the odds, to beat cancer, to ski on one leg, a challenge worth the sacrifices. The sacrifices of having to pay for it, to miss out on the university experience, to leave my friends behind, to sacrifice relationships, to rest when others were going out to party, to, in some ways, cut myself off from the world to feel success for one fleeting moment.
A challenge for myself to be the best that I could be at one moment in time, simply for the pleasure of knowing for myself that I could do it.
I did it.
Many will see a 6th place finish in slalom and think it was my best result, which is true. Im very proud of how I performed in slalom and Im thankful the result shows it; its as much of a relief as it is excitement. But Im also incredibly proud of my performances in Super G and Super Combined, both of which I didnt finish. I risked everything I could have in Super G and made it through until two gates from the finish. Devastating? Maybe. But, after picking myself out of the net and realizing I was ok, it was uplifting, I had done my best.
Waving to the now silent crowd where I knew sat twelve members of my family, I felt proud of what I had done, and excited that they were there to share it with me. They cheered nonetheless.
I didnt make it to the finish in the slalom of the Super Combined either, but I learned something about myself that was key to my success in slalom two days later. On the score board it was a loss but it helped turn slalom into a win.
I didnt come home with a medal; I cant carry one around for the next few months and let the incredible Canadian people hold it. They will ask how I did and after saying 6th place I wont get the same reaction that others will get when they hold out their medals. I would love to do that.
But I learned the lesson. I feel like Ive accomplished what I was meant to in this journey. I was fortunate enough to make it this far along; many were not so fortunate. I was able to learn what I needed to when it mattered.
For that I am thankful.
43 days to go
Ive been struggling to write a blog recently, mostly because I dont quite know how to put what Ive been feeling into words.
There are just 43 days to go until the Sochi Paralympics. A lot will happen in the next 3 months that will be a big topic of conversation for the rest of my life. My entire family is coming to Russia - who would have thought that? I havent put myself out there in the media or for speaking as much as I did prior to 2010; Im not sure why exactly.
My skiing has been great, overall. I recently had a tough downhill series on home soil in Panorama, but I was very excited to turn it around quickly with one scheduled day off, a great debrief and chat with my sports psychologist. I followed it up with a solid performance in Super G the following day.
The best way I can describe everything that is happening is that there is energy, and rather than battle that energy going into the big events, Im learning to ride the waves. Rest when it is calm, and ride it when it comes.
The next 3 months will undoubtedly bring some huge waves of energy, and with those huge highs come huge lows in energy. All the while the task at hand to be executed remains simple and the same. Last week in downhill I got a little wrapped up in my old ways, really over analyzed everything didnt recognize that the nerves were natural and chose to fight them instead of riding those waves of energy. It caused me to make really simple mistakes, lose trust in myself, ski safely, and ultimately underperform.
On my day off I was able to sit down, use the calm energy of a day off and reflect. Certainly my ability to ski hadnt disappeared overnight, so what happened? It was then that I recognized all of the hurdles Id tripped over, and was able to make changes to move forward.
In the past such a start would have crippled me for a long time, maybe even an entire season. But I was able to recognize what went wrong, and make changes.
Heading towards Sochi the energy will pull me in all different directions. Ive got a great plan laid out and am excited to tackle the task at hand. For better or worse Im confident that if I continue to recognize the various energies that each day brings, ride the waves to the best of my ability, and perform the best that I can, I will have success.
Wish me luck
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About 2 weeks ago my family got a frantic phone call from me saying, You need to book your flights to Sochi NOW. I had just been made aware of the fact that Sochi isnt a major international airport (duh) and that there was only 2 flights in and out each day. Couple this with the fact that there are so many thousands of people arriving and leaving at the same time and it was likely time to start planning.
All went well and they got their flights on the days they needed to, so assuming all goes well (final qualifications, nomination to the team, health etc) I will have my wife, parents, brothers and their significant others, two grandfathers, a grandmother and my in-laws in attendance.
When the dust cleared and I thought about it, it was amazing to me that my 87 year old grandfather is going to be with me in Russia.
This brought on astounding emotions for me. How is it that my decision to pursue a passion so many years ago will be bringing my entire family together in a place that Im certain was not on any of their buckets lists to visit? I mean who goes to a summer resort in March?
I also had an overwhelming feeling of pressure. Partially because, yes, my family is coming and I want to ski well in front of them, but also because it made me think so vividly to that future moment when Ill be standing in the gate at the Paralympic Games with a lifetime of training behind me and finally the opportunity to do what Ive been training for in front of me. The great majority of the pressure comes from within me, and my competitive desire to be successful at that precise moment.
When you break it down it seems like an impossible task, and yet here I am so close to the possibility. I was at a training camp at the time this all happened and the next few days of training were quite poor, while the days before it were very good.
What had happened?
In reality, nothing had happened, a few plane tickets were booked. But with those bookings came a strange thought that NOW I needed to kick it up a notch, as if somehow I wasnt already doing that. Pushing more didnt help my skiing at all, instead of being quick on my feet, calm and fluid, I was jumpy, on edge (the bad way) and not finishing courses. I went from carefree, to caring, and from fast skiing to not finishing.
So how do you ski carefree, when the opportunity you care about so much is finally upon you?
I read an interesting tweet from former Head of Alpine Canada, and National Team Head Coach Max Gartner yesterday that seemed to sum it up, and really is a key to me heading into my third time around. He said, Make a DECISION to ENJOY the (Olympic) competition. The mindset will allow you to perform your best.
Such a simple thought, and so very true, yet so very hard to do at the same time. When everything about your being is telling you to ramp it up, try and little harder, be a little better, it's difficult to just smile and enjoy the ride.
I believe this quote completely, but my past shows that I dont always follow it. So just like learning a new skiing technique or training method, the next 113 days are dedicated to training this; making a conscience decision to enjoy the experience, with my family, with my teammates, and with the entire nation.
My first World Cup Podium
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On August 21, 2013 at Coronet Peak in New Zealand I accomplished a long time goal of reaching the podium on the World Cup. I finished second in a highly contested slalom race that saw the top five competitors separated by 2 seconds and the top three finishing the second run within 0.01 seconds of each other. Four days later I followed that result with a third place finish in the Super Combined in Mt. Hutt New Zealand.
So why has it taken me so long to write this blog?
The truth is I still dont quite know how I feel about it. It took 12 years on the National Ski Team, hundreds of hours skiing and dryland training, hundreds of thousands of dollars, hundreds of volunteers, multiple coaches, staff, family and friends to help me get to this point. Blood, sweat, and a lot of tears when things didnt go well along the way, which happened a lot more often than the times they did go well. Pain, suffering, learning, change, falling down, getting
up and trying again were the norm.
Crossing the finish line was a great accomplishment, and it was an immediate relief; it was exciting, and giving huge hugs to my teammates and staff were some of the best moments Ive had with the people I travel the world with time and again.
Calling my new wife, parents and family brought excitement to my voice; hearing their joy brought me more joy.
But I went to bed those nights the same way I had every night before then, and woke up the same person the next day.
The podiums have made me reflect a lot on what this crazy adventure has brought to my life. The struggle to be better, the work, the change, the hardships really make the story for me. Pushing myself beyond what I believed possible, failing, falling, getting up and trying again until I achieved that new limit, then immediately not resting on those laurels and setting a new out of reach goal, is what has defined this journey. Constantly living in a state where I need to push beyond my comfort zone is nerve wracking, testing, and intense. It creates doubt, fear, nervousness and excitement while also being awarding and fulfilling.
When I started I thought there was some holy grail at the end of the rainbow. That achievement of some tangible goal was the ultimate outcome. What I realize now is that I loved the journey. No matter how badly it battered and bruised me, no matter how hurt I got, no matter how badly I felt, or how I sometimes just wanted to go home and hide, I have always cherished that struggle to be better, simply for the sake of getting better - to work so hard putting in countless hours to see some small nearly imperceptible improvement then put it to the test to see if I could handle the pressure of the big stage.
Learning to perform when it mattered the most has been the greatest struggle. For some reason race day is not like training day; nearly all the variables of our sport remain the same, except for the fact that training days dont count, and sometimes everything rests on the results of one days racing. I look forward to continuing to practice high performance in all areas of life, because it is exhilarating, and makes me feel alive.
The medal I received for my third place finish in Super Combined is actually a New Zealand green stone, a form of Jade. Its shape is long and skinny, which symbolizes Strength, Wisdom and Power in Maori. I cant think of a better way to symbolize what this incredible journey has brought to my life and the lives of those all around me, and I thank each and every one of you for your help in achieving it.
Third time around
246 days remain until the start of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games (218 until the Olympics).
Take a breath, relax; time wont go any slower if you worry about it passing so quickly.
Im not so sure what is different about this time around, I will chalk it up to experience and everything that that entails, but it is different. When I see 246 days to go, I dont run to the gym and lift and extra weight, stress that Im not doing enough, obsess over a video of me skiing or run to the health food store to try something that might give me an edge. I see the journey ahead, with more knowledge as to what it truly means, understand that this is the calm before the storm, and know that no matter how crazy the storm might get the important things I need to do to succeed are very simple, and the important people who have and will continue to support me havent and wont go anywhere.
In the lead up to my first two games experiences there was a bit of a mad rush. As the ticker counted down there was a sense that the time was coming quickly and we needed to rush to get ready. There is still that rush this time around, but for some reason I see it from a different perspective. I feel like Im in the eye of the storm, things are going crazy all around me, but I can calmly perform the task necessary to achieve greatness, while watching the world around me spin a little out of control, planning and hoping that all lines up when the moment comes.
I feel more confident in my approach to skiing, training, resting, traveling and living outside of sport. I no longer feel the need to please everyone and try absolutely everything in order to get an edge, but at the same time Im patient enough to listen, analyze, and decide if the advice will work well for my skiing. And, then I make a conscious decision.
I am better prepared for life, and all the crazy things that come with it. If something comes up that forces a change in the schedule, Ive dealt with the situation before, and so, I am more adept to relaxing in the moment and continuing on as planned when the time is best.
I have a better understanding now than I did 4 or 8 years ago of what the next 246 days will look like. I have an understanding of the demands on and off the hill, the questions that need to be answered and decisions that need to be made, the many races before the games, the time away from home, and the challenges that we cant possibly prepare for. I dont know exactly how I will handle everything thrown at me between now and Sochi, but Im excited for the journey.
I think that can all be summed up by saying Im living in the moment and enjoying those moments. Skiing in Sochi 2014 will take up 5-10 minutes of my life. Im in a mindset at the moment where my only concern is handling this moment; Ill deal with those moments, after much preparation, in 246 days.
Breathe, relax; the time wont slow down by worrying about it passing so quickly.
Redefining Limits
My teammates and I recently ran an athlete to athlete based ski camp immediately before the National Championships in Sun Peaks.
In Para-Alpine skiing there are amazing learn to ski programs all across the country. There is also an elite National Ski Team program. One of the biggest challenges in our sport is that there simply arent that many participants throughout, and there isnt much in between those two amazing programs to help young skiers looking to chase their dreams.
The jump from local program to National Prospect team is huge. Most young skiers will only be skiing once or twice a week, from Christmas to Spring break, and then if they are up for it they will race at the National Championships for 4 days at the end of March. If they show promise they might get an invite to a National Development team camp, and the expectations change. Now they are told if they want to make the next step they need to be skiing at least 60 days a year, travelling to train and compete, and the season doesnt start in December, but, instead, on May first. They might have planned to go to University, or go on the planned family vacation, or maybe theyre not ready to leave their friends yet, have no idea how they will pay for any of this and have never spent a day in the gym in their lives.
The problem is none of these young racers see this coming; they have no idea really what these expectations are, and therefore they often struggle mightily to simply keep their head above water, far more often than I would like over the past 15 years Ive seen this happen. Not so surprisingly we lose a lot of promising young athletes this way, many of whom leave bitter and jaded and having lost the passion they once had for skiing.
My teammates and I saw this as an opportunity to help. We have seen this many times and have an understanding of the jump it is to go from a learn to ski program to the National Team. We did it, have seen others do it and have an idea of why some dont make it.
So we started the Redefining Limits camp - a ski camp to help show young up and coming athletes the road that might lie ahead of them, should they choose to take it.
We aimed to be open and honest about the highs and lows of the life of an elite racer, and to be clear that there really is no wrong choice. The life of an elite athlete isnt for everyone, some might prefer to go to University, stay close to family, get a steady job or go on any of lifes other adventures.
At one point (either today or down the line depending of their age) the participants of the Redefining Limits camp will be asked (directly or indirectly) to make a choice, to ski or not to ski. There really is no wrong answer, and both choices provide ups and downs. We just hope that those who attended are a bit more informed about the responsibilities that will follow their choices.
Overwhelmingly, the camp was a huge success, and we are excited to do it again soon.
Success and Failure Black and White
There is no question that in the heat of competition I often view success and failure as black and white. The entire premise of my sport is to try and win, and if you dont then you have lost. Sure they award medals to the top three, and making the podium is a great goal and accomplishment, but is finishing 4th a failure.
When youre immersed in the season, winning or getting on the podium feels like the only outcome to strive for, and everything else is failure.
Think of a tournament, say the hockey tournament at the Olympics. When you lose the gold medal game, it feels like a failure. In that moment you dont even want to see a silver medal, you likely just want to go away somewhere and hide. Winning the bronze medal however, while likely not your first choice, can seem like a great success.
Since Ive been away from skiing this winter Ive been pondering this distinction repeatedly. What is success? What is failure? Are they two distinct complete different entities? Black and white? Or is there room for grey?
Sport is strange when it comes to this. You win, or you lose. But now that Im a little bit on the outside looking in, I feel like Im seeing a wider perspective of what else it could mean. Im seeing more grey.
While finishing 4th in a big event (something Ive done) feels horrible at the time, and stings the longer you go without reaching the podium, it certainly isnt the end of the world.
If I never win, does that mean I never succeeded? Does that make the lessons Ive learned any less valid? Does it make the failures or shortcomings Ive had hurt that much more? Does it make my successes less valid? Does it somehow impact the friendships Ive created, or the incredible stories Ive shared with other?
Im hoping not.
10 years after a loss in a head to head battle, does the silver medalist feel the same way they did immediately after the game? Does the gold medalist feel the same way? I know a few gold medalist who nearly hide their gold medals. Could a gold medal represent some failure to them in another aspect of their lives, maybe something they wish they hadnt given up in order to achieve the victory?
Im starting to understand that success and failure isnt really two different sides of a coin, but more like and ball painted half black, half white that just keeps on rolling. If you stop, and take a picture at any given moment, you might only see black, or only see white. But in reality, the ball is always moving, and success and failure are always happening. In fact if the ball in moving fast enough maybe you see grey.
By one standard if I never win, I will have failed in my goal to win a gold medal. But if I step back and take a broader perspective, understanding that this isnt just one small snap shot in time, but a life that continues to evolve and grow, it is impossible to view my career as a skier as anything but a resounding success.
When to try and be a hero and when to lay low?
I went for 1 run last week to test out my knee. If all had gone perfectly and according to plan it would be healed and ready to start training. I felt 100% in the gym and I was optimistic about skiing. Having said that, I made 3 turns and knew it wasnt healed or near ready to be tested in any sort of training course.
This has unfortunately spelled the end of my competitive season, which I have spent the better part of a week trying to wrap my head around. I havent had a winter season at home since elementary school and it has given me a lot of time to think.
First off, being home isnt all bad. Ive been able to spend lots of time with my fiancée and our dog doing all those things we always wished we had time to do but as I was never home, didnt get to. But I also think each and every day about when it will be right to get back on the snow? Sitting at home and watching the results on the computer each morning only fuels the fire to get out and give it a try. Is this years World Championships a possibility? Is the test event in Sochi a possibility? Will my knee ever heal again completely and allow me to do thing things I love to do?
Every day in sports athletes compete injured. Its not an exception; it is the rule. The severity of the injuries vary certainly, but there is almost always a bump or bruise somewhere that you wish would just go away. For me I cant tell you how many times over the first 8 weeks of injury I thought, wouldnt it be great if I healed, showed up at the biggest race of the year having barely done any training and show everyone what I got; the Cinderella story pretty much writes itself.
But at what cost? The risk of further injury and then possible surgery is likely greater than the chance of beating the best competition in the world in the heat of their season. And in the big picture, one part being next years Paralympics in Sochi, and the other often forgotten about (in sport) fact, that we do indeed have lives after sport (it would be nice to ski then too), is it best to compete now?
If I was sitting here 1 year from now, feeling the way I do, theres no question in my mind I would be on the plane to Europe and be giving it everything I had to compete at the Paralympics. My motivation would be fueled by that very same Cinderella story. Also, its likely that there is no way I would tell anybody outside my close family and team that I was even feeling a hint of injury. Why make an excuse?
When athletes compete injured and we know about it there are generally two story lines. If they win, they are a hero. Look what they did AND they were not at 100%. Think Tiger Woods winning the US Open on a broken leg. Or if they lose, maybe they should have stayed home and rested? Given their spot to someone else? Or not been stupid and risked further injury for nothing. If they lose and we never find out about their injury, then we question them for seemingly not giving it their all.
I dont know the right answer. Everyone is different. Everyone can endure a different amount of pain. Everyone is in different stages of their lives and athletic careers. Everyone values their future differently and is willing to risk more or less today for some form of eternal glory (even if it is only in our own minds).
Today, my knee is not 100%, and to go to Europe and compete to maybe get in the top 10 of what is a very tough field doesnt appeal to me. Ive done that. My goals are now higher. To accomplish my goals I need to wait and heal, allowing me that chance next winter. But that wont stop my mind from questioning if Im being too level headed or if I should just suck it up and get out there.
Irony of Injury
About 3 weeks ago I crashed while training Super G in Panorama. It was a pretty good crash, one I have walked away from before, but one that I hobbled away from this time around (unfortunately, or fortunately depending on your perspective, there is no video). I skied down but it was immediately evident to me that I had done something to my knee. Long story short, 2 days later, 2 physio assessments, and an MRI later I found myself on my couch at home, ice bag on, leg up, with a complex tear of my lateral meniscus.
First off, to clarify, I wrote my last blog after a team mate had gone down, and I really did have to pack his bag (turns out he was fine and didnt need the bag after all). But low and behold, and rather ironically, 2 days later I was the one packing my own bag home. Strange how the world works sometimes.
Over the past 2 weeks Ive been going a little crazy. After being fully in the swing of things and getting excited to start the season, it came to a crashing halt, and instead of ramping things up for the first races, I found myself sitting on my couch resting allowing my knee to heal. Thankfully I dont need any surgery, the remedy for my knee is just giving it the appropriate time to heal (6-8 weeks).
Last night I couldnt sleep, so I got up after tossing and turning for a few hours and I started writing in my journal. What struck me was this, no matter where my thoughts start, they always, somehow or another relate back to skiing. Whether Im thinking about life, love, the pursuit of happiness, my next vacation, my next job or what Im going to have for breakfast they all somehow relate back to skiing. It was an astounding revelation in some ways EVERYTHING THAT GOES THROUGH MY HEAD CAN RELATE BACK TO A SINGLE TOPIC.
This has led me to two very important conclusions that I will ponder over my recovery period, and likely over the next several years.
1) Clearly Im still very passionate about skiing.
2) When it is time for my skiing career to come to a close, which inevitably it will (and this is even more apparent when you are stuck at home with an injury), it will be incredibly difficult to move on to the next part of life, and wake up in the middle of the night dreaming about the next thing.
For now, to me this just means Im still doing what I love the most and Im still clearly motivated for success. For the future, it means when it is time to hang up my boots, I need to be aware of just how difficult that will be, and that it will take a lot of time for something new to keep me awake in the middle of the night.


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Let Fashion Work for You
Allowing your own personal style to shine through when you have psoriasis can boost your self-esteem and put the focus on you, not your skin. To feel comfortable and confident in your clothes, start by choosing the right fabrics. "Wool, some acrylics and microfibers are irritating to inflamed skin," says Susan C. Taylor, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. "Cottons and silks will not irritate the skin, and silk slides off of inflamed skin easily. Fabric dyes can also irritate inflamed skin, so whites and light colors are best." Light colors also help to disguise scales that are shedding from the skin.
Be Sun Smart
Exposure to a little sunlight can improve psoriasis, but too much can put you at risk for sunburn and even skin cancer. "Take it slowly," advises Aimee Bosland, health educator at the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF). She suggests:
- 5 to 10 minutes of noontime sun
- Regular exams with your dermatologist to check for signs of skin cancer
- Covering skin that is not affected by psoriasis with either sunscreen or clothing and not staying outside too long—sunburns can trigger your immune system, making psoriasis worse
Team Up with Your Dermatologist
"Be honest with your doctor about your health habits, your treatment goals, how well you think a therapy is working and whether or not it's time to try something new," says Bosland. Keep a journal of your symptoms to show your doctor. Be sure to track your flare-ups as well as stressful events preceding the flare, any new products you may be using and anything else that seems to worsen your symptoms. Inform your doctor of all medications and supplements that you take, any changes in your life (such as pregnancy) and about new or recurrent symptoms.
Educate Others Around You
"Is that contagious?" is the first thing most people want to know about psoriasis. Once you assure them it isn't, folks typically become more understanding. If it's your child who has psoriasis, call the school nurse or administrator to let them know that your child isn't contagious and ask if he or she can talk to the other students about the condition. Contact the NPF and ask for their School Action Packet, a presentation that explains what psoriasis is and includes letters about the disease for kids to take home.
Chill Out to Relieve Symptoms
"Anything cool can bring relief," says Bosland. "People have told me they keep towels in their freezer and wrap themselves in them when they're having a flare. Lukewarm oatmeal baths can be great for relieving itchy skin. And many people with psoriasis find it helps to apply olive oil right after a shower because it's similar to the natural oils of the skin. Some people with scalp psoriasis apply olive oil at night and wear a shower cap to bed. These are inexpensive, safe approaches that just may help." For more tips on living with psoriasis every day, check out "It Works For Me."
Cover Up
Talk to your dermatologist about safe cosmetics that might help camouflage the redness and scaling of psoriasis patches. Lines such as Dermablend and Faye Mendelsohn offer a wide range of shades and formulations for thorough, natural coverage. Check with your doctor before trying any new cosmetics to make sure they don't contain fragrances or other ingredients that could irritate your skin and possibly provoke a flare.
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Fuel cell technology could change how homes, cars are powered
Fueling the Future
Imagine one day having all of your home's electricity needs provided from a three-foot by four-foot box located in the backyard next to the air conditioning unit. The noiseless box would not only power your house for a fraction of the cost of your current utility bill, it could also charge the family car, which would no longer need to fill up at the gas station.
Proponents of fuel cell technology say this scenario could be a reality in the not-too- distant future. A fuel cell converts hydrogen fuel and oxygen from the atmosphere to electricity cleanly, quietly and efficiently, with few emissions other than carbon dioxide and water. Fuel cells operate without combustion, so they are virtually pollution-free and can operate more efficiently than internal combustion engines.
While industry experts say that it could be anywhere from five to 20 years before fuel cells are feasible for mass production for homes or cars, Texas, along with a handful of other states, is looking to speed up the process. House Bill 2845, passed by the 2001 Legislature, charged the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), a division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, to develop a plan to accelerate the commercialization of fuel cell generation in the state. SECO must share its plan, which will include proposed rules, guidelines and operating procedures, with the Senate Business and Commerce Committee and the House Energy Resources Committee in September 2002.
"We're looking at what role the state needs to have here in moving fuel cells along and what opportunities that would present for the state in terms of economic development and environmental issues," says Dub Taylor, SECO's director.
The next Silicon Valley?
H.B. 2845 also required SECO to form an advisory committee to assist in developing the plan. Formed in September 2001, the Fuel Cell Initiative Advisory Committee (FCIAC) includes members of the fuel cell industry, energy services providers, retail providers of electric energy, electric cooperatives and municipally owned electric utilities. The committee held its first meeting in November 2001 at the Houston Advanced Research Center where members discussed H.B. 2845 and possible components of the proposed plan.
Fuel cell technology already is used in limited commercial applications at more than 200 military bases, hospitals and office buildings around the country. Proponents say the market for fuel cell technology is huge for stationary applications, including residential and commercial structures, and mobile applications, including vehicles. With states like Connecticut and California already exploring fuel cells and offering incentives to companies to develop and use them, Texas is joining a nationwide effort to kick-start a fledgling industry that some say could rival that of the cellular phone or personal computer industries.
"I would liken it to the opportunity to be the Silicon Valley of the computer industry. That's really the breadth of the opportunity here," says Malcolm Jacobson, president of Fuel Cells Texas, a trade association focused on accelerating the commercialization and deployment of fuel cells in the state. A member of the FCIAC, Jacobson is also vice president of market development for Danbury, Conn.-based FuelCell Energy Inc., which manufactures fuel cell power plants.
Taylor agrees that the expectations for fuel cells are high.
"I think the industry's hope for the technology is that it really transforms the way energy is made and used, similar to the way people carry cell phones now," he says. "It certainly has that promise."
Texas' focus on fuel cells reflects the federal government's interest in the technology. In January 2002, the Bush administration nixed a $1.5 billion, eight-year government-subsidized program to develop high-mileage, gasoline-fueled vehicles in favor of a fuel cell plan. Developed by the Department of Energy and the auto industry, the program, called Freedom Car, aims to eventually replace the internal combustion engine with fuel cells but does not require automakers to produce fuel cell-powered vehicles.
From the space shuttle to the backyard
Fuel cell technology isn't new; it has been around for more than 150 years. British scientist Sir William Grove built the first experimental fuel cell in 1839, but interest in fuel cells as power generators did not occur until the 1960s, when NASA used the first commercial fuel cell to provide an alternative source of power for the U.S. space program.
Refining fuel cell technology from powering a space shuttle to powering people's homes will take more time, experts say. Cost is a major factor. Now made one at a time by engineers, fuel cells still carry a NASA-size price tag. Fuel cells capable of powering large, commercial buildings sell for anywhere from half a million dollars to more than $1 million. A fuel cell suitable for powering a house would be far too expensive and is still a few years away from being commercially viable.
"It exists, but you can't go to Sears and buy one," says Katie Schmitz de Fernandez, vice president of strategic planning and alliances for Valencia, Calif.-based DCH Technology Inc., which makes hydrogen-based fuel cells for stationary and portable applications for the automotive and defense industries. "They are out of reach of the average consumer."
While the average home demands anywhere from two to five kilowatts of electricity, the commercially available fuel cell today produces 200 kilowatts of electricity and is better suited to larger commercial buildings, banks or hotels. Size is another factor. Some of the existing fuel cells are larger than a refrigerator--a bit large to place in people's backyards or cars.
Fuel cells' reliability, or lack thereof, is another challenge, says Bruce Rauhe, technical director of the Fuel Cell Research and Applications Center at HARC and a member of the FCIAC.
"The one fuel cell that I would call commercial with a real track record is not at the reliability that we all want and expect from something that we might put in our backyard," Rauhe says.
Fuel cell proponents say the fledgling industry faces a classic chicken and egg situation.
"If you had a mass market, you could have mass manufacturing. If you had mass manufacturing, you could have a mass market," says Bob King, president of Good Company Associates, an Austin-based business-development consulting firm that provides contract association management for Fuel Cells Texas.
"That is really the challenge of the state plan," King says. "Is there a way through a private-public partnership--in order to have the public benefit of fuel cells--is there a way we can leapfrog the normal development process in order to make these things more effective?"
The house or the car
The FCIAC faces another challenge in developing its plan. Which fuel cell applications should the state pursue first--commercial or residential applications or transportation applications? Some fuel cell experts say that stationary fuel cell applications may be easier to tackle before transportation applications.
"HARC sees that fuel cells will find a commercial value in stationary before transportation," says Rauhe. "Transportation is so much more difficult an application--it [the fuel cell] has to be small, it has to handle vibration, it has to cost a lot less."
Across the board, cost is the over-riding barrier to fuel cells' mass-market acceptance, experts say.
"We all have different sets of challenges, but at the top of the list for all of us is cost," Jacobson says. "The challenge is really to achieve some volume that will let us reach economies of scale so we can mass produce these power plants."
Yet public acceptance, which can come only if fuel cell price tags come down, is crucial, Taylor says.
"If you talk to the fuel cell industry, they'll tell you, "If you pay me enough money, you can have one tomorrow,'" Taylor says. "Right now nobody is paying that much money. The reality is, from a mass acceptance level we're probably five to 10 years out."
Cleaner and cheaper
Proponents say fuel cells provide three major benefits--cheaper power costs, reduced emissions and, eventually, reliability. Because fuel cells can be at or near the location the power is consumed, they offer a decentralized power system, which is inherently more reliable, Jacobson says.
The FCIAC has identified "fuel flexibility" as another benefit, Rauhe says. Fuel cells would potentially lower the country's dependence on crude oil and provide an alternate, more secure energy source.
Texas joins several other states that have already taken steps to encourage and support development of fuel cell technology. Connecticut is on the leading edge of fuel cell technology, perhaps because it's home to several of the country's largest fuel cell manufacturers--United Technologies Corp., Proton Energy Systems Inc. and FuelCell Energy Inc., Jacobson says. Connecticut considers fuel cells a top-tier renewable energy source and has initiatives for economic developers constructing and maintaining facilities in the state.
In California, two organizations promote fuel cells for stationary and transportation applications. Formed in 1999 by the California Area Resource Board, the California Fuel Cell Partnership includes several state agencies and major automakers like Ford Motor Co., General Motors and Toyota. The partnership focuses on the development of fuel cell-operated vehicles and their components. The California Fuel Cell Collaborative promotes using fuel cell technology to power stationary sources, including homes and commercial buildings.
A plan of action
The FCIAC will study other states' fuel cell initiatives and explore all options in drafting a plan for Texas, says Charlie Bredwell, who handles SECO's special projects and program development. The committee will examine possible government incentives and rebates, infrastructure needs, public benefits and economic impact when developing the plan. Funding fuel cell technology will prove to be the bottom line, Bredwell says.
"It will take money to do anything--it's just where is it going to come from?" Bredwell says. "It's a catch-22. It's something that can really help us save money, but we have to spend the money to save it."
Fuel cell manufacturers say they are encouraged that the state is studying the technology.
"The future is bright," says Schmitz de Fernandez. "We're just trying to find a way to get there faster by helping the SECO panel come up with a plan to help Texas."
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French Constitutional Court Rejects Carbon Tax (Update1) - Bloomberg.com
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If you don't, you are paying CO2 tax when the rest of the world don't. Did you drink Obama KOOL AID this morning?
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CLAMP's Massive Multi Player Crossover, Alternate Universe versions of Cardcaptor Sakura characters Sakura and Syaoran travel from Alternate Universe to Alternate Universe filled with CLAMP characters to find the scattered feathers that represent Princess Sakura's heart and memories.The story begins in the Kingdom of Clow, a somewhat medieval desert world. Syaoran (see Spell My Name with an "S" below for other romanizations) is the adopted son of the deceased Adventurer Archaeologist, Fujitaka, and a dear childhood friend of Sakura, princess of Clow Country.Just after Sakura decides to finally tell Syaoran her feelings for him, she's drawn to some ancient ruins on the outskirts of the city. After stepping on a symbol drawn on the floor, she seems to sprout ghostly wings, which then dissolve into feathers and vanish as Syaoran tries to save her. This causes Sakura to fall into an unwakeable sleep. The High Priest of Clow, Yukito, realizes that these feathers are the pieces of her soul. They have been scattered across the worlds, leaving Sakura as an empty shell. In order to save her, he sends Sakura and Syaoran to the only person that can help her - Yuuko, the Dimension Witch. She agrees to help them, for a hefty price.Two others have been sent to Yuuko. The wizard Fai D. Flourite has fled his home world after sealing away the god Ashura, and fears that Ashura will wake up for some reason. His goal is to stay as far away from his home world as possible, and never return. The ninja Kurogane, on the other hand, is the opposite; he was banished from his own world for being too bloodthirsty, and his princess, Tomoyo, wants him to learn more about true strength before he can return. Frankly, he couldn't care less; he just wants to go home.Yuuko tells them that the thing which all three have in common is a wish to travel between the worlds: Syaoran to search for the feathers, Fai to stay away from his own world, and Kurogane to search for his home. In exchange for their most prized possessions, she will grant them the ability to travel between worlds. Fai gives up his tattoo, the focus of his magical ability, and Kurogane his sword, while Syaoran must give up the memories that Sakura has of her relationship with him.The retrieval of the feathers is made more difficult because the feathers, being fragments of Sakura's soul, hold huge magical powers. Whoever holds one is given strength that rivals that of the Powers That Be. And there is another force opposite Yuuko that attempts to intervene in their journey to fulfill its own desires...Tsubasa has a sister series, ���HOLiC, which focuses on the Dimension Witch and her indentured servant, Watanuki. The plots of the stories are deeply intertwined and characters have been known to cross between the two.This is a completed manga series, ending with 233 chapters organized into 28 volumes. There was an anime adaptation that ran for 52 episodes, as well as a movie Princess of the Birdcage Kingdom and two sets of OADs, Tsubasa: Tokyo Revelations (which follows the Darker and Edgier and Bloodier and Gorier storyline of the manga) and Tsubasa: Shunraiki (again, another supporter of said storyline). A sequel began serialization in August 2014, named Tsubasa World Chronicle, and Word of God has stated it'll be connected to ���HOLiC Rei.A word of warning, this series can be rather confusing. To know how, just see how many references there are to a certain trope all over this page.Has a Character page.Not related to Captain Tsubasa.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post111653441010505407..comments2014-12-22T10:58:22.014-05:00Comments on The Panopticon: Up to My EarsFranklinhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1116607482117743402005-05-20T11:44:00.000-05:002005-05-20T11:44:00.000-05:00ah, you're a better man than I. I've thrown the sw...ah, you're a better man than I. I've thrown the sweater I'm finishing (2 inches to go!) for lovey against the wall and kicked it under the bed. I guess I'll have to go dig it out since she did give me a lovely kiss-and-make-up card last night. Yes, the thought of wrapping it around her little neck, tightly, a few times did creep into my mind yesterday :) and yes, the thought of her prancing around with it on has kept me going... now if only Jude Law had a sis my daydream would be complete!sephttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1116599436902746682005-05-20T09:30:00.000-05:002005-05-20T09:30:00.000-05:00PS! Why can't I email you? The TKGA bb is The Knit...PS! Why can't I email you? The TKGA bb is The Knitting Guild of America's bulletin board.

You can find it at http://www.tkga.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi

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Featured Author of the Antiochian Archdiocese: Dr. Bradley Nassif
Dr. Bradley Nassif is an Orthodox Christian, scholar, and trusted spokesperson for Orthodoxy, known especially for his ecumenical involvement and active role in Orthodox evangelism. Raised within the Orthodox Church as a Lebanese-American, Dr. Nassif also spent some time worshipping in the Evangelical tradition in his youth. His experience in both realms has made him a pioneer in Orthodox-Evangelical relations. His life experience, combined with his knowledge of Orthodox faith and history, places him in a unique position from which to articulate the Orthodox faith to a diverse audience.
Dr. Nassif is currently Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at North Park University in Chicago. He has been a teacher for the Antiochian House of Studies, and the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute in Berkeley, California. He serves as a consultant for Time and Christianity Today magazines. Dr. Nassif holds a Ph.D. from Fordham University where he studied with the late Fr. John Meyendorff. Additionally, he holds a M.Div. from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, a M.A. in New Testament Studies from Denver Seminary, a M.A. in European History from Wichita State University, and a B.A. in Religion and Philosophy from Friends University. He is a member of Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church in Warrenville, Illinois.
You can also listen to Dr. Nassif teach via his Simply Orthodox podcast at Ancient Faith Radio.
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The Apostolic Mission of Bishops: A Short Reflection
by Bradley Nassif, Ph.D.
The purpose of this brief, and incomplete, reflection is to focus on the centrality of the gospel in the ministry of a bishop. It is not intended to promote a partisan perspective on any issue facing the contemporary Orthodox Church – Antiochian, Greek or O.C.A. It simply spotlights what the calling of a bishop is to be.
I want to be clear that this article is not a response to the recent discussions of the Antiochian bishops or the Holy Synod. It is a timeless reflection -- a positive statement -- of what the primary work of a bishop should be, regardless of his geographical location or the time of history in which he lives. It is vitally important that we understand the bishop's calling because the gospel of Jesus Christ lies at the very center of his ministry among us.
The Bishop's Apostolic Mission
The apostolic mission of a bishop in the Eastern Orthodox Church can be summarized in five points.
1. Preach the Gospel. All bishops are to proclaim and interpret the gospel of Christ to the church and to the world.
Bishops should be elected largely on the basis of their knowledge and ability to skillfully communicate the Holy Scriptures. St. John Chrysostom is the prime example of such a bishop.


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TUESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Flirting can help women achieve what they want in negotiations, according to a new study.
"Women are uniquely confronted with a trade-off in terms of being perceived as strong versus warm. Using feminine charm in negotiation is a technique that combines both," study author Laura Kray, a professor at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, said in a school news release.
In a series of experiments with 100 participants, she and her colleagues found that flirting during negotiation was more effective for women than men, and that flirting could help women get men to reduce the price of a car.
Women acting as car sellers, however, were not moved to lower prices in response to a female buyer's flirting behavior.
The study was published in the October issue of the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
Flirtation that achieves positive results does not involve overt sexual advances, Kray explained. Rather, successful flirting is authentic, engaging behavior without serious intent. The study found that men associate female flirtation with positive qualities such as confidence, which is considered essential to successful negotiators, she noted.
Flirting is not unprofessional if it remains playful and friendly, she said.
"The key is to flirt with your own natural personality in mind," Kray said. "Be authentic. Have fun. That will translate into confidence, which is a strong predictor of negotiation performance."
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