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"Mission and Service" (Chapter 2)
SubscribeWith "Mission and Service" Callahan starts describing eight qualities that he finds present in many small, strong congregations. I can't overstate how absolutely fundamental "Mission and Service" is in any size congregation, but particularly in the smaller context. Without this "theology of service" the other seven qualities of small, strong congregations amount to nothing more than inward-spiraling self-service. What Callahan describes here is exactly what we're trying to stimulate with the Z-4:10 Network - affirming small churches in their missional thinking and practice, not in their survival mentalities. Callahan doesn't use the term "missional," but what he writes is consistent with the concepts wrapped up in that term (see the Missional Primer for the EPC).
A "theology of service" gets to the core of our being as God's people. Whether part of smaller or larger churches, we are part of a people that God is forming, and - no surprise here - the people God is forming bears a strong resemblance to him. God is a missionary God, and he has created a missionary people. He is a sending God and we are a sent people. He is in Christ, reconciling the world to himself and he has chosen his people to participate with him in that mission (2 Cor 5:17ff). "Mission and service" is not an optional add-on, it's part of the core package of being God's church. Without it we betray our nature as his people. Christopher Wright puts it this way: "[It] is not so much that God has a mission for his church in the world, but that God has a church for his mission in the world" (Mission of God, 2006, p. 62).
This is not about small churches picking a good mission/evangelism program so they can get bigger and have more people to pay the bills and make denominational statistics look good. That's nothing more than another self-serving piece of a survival theology. Callahan helps us by giving us a good check for our motiviations. Is our "one, excellent mission" being given as a gift for the community - or as a tool to get more people in our doors and grow our membership? This is personally convicting. As a pastor in a small church I had mixed motives at best. I wanted the success of having more people on the roll and in the sanctuary - and there are ways to do that if that's our goal. Callahan writes, "We think of mission objectives. In the long-ago past, we set membership objectives. Now we think of those we look forward to serving in mission...not the number of new members we plan to get." This is at the core of missional thinking and practice, or, as Callahan puts it, a "mission culture [that] thinks about 'missionship.'"
Please don't leave this chapter behind without answering a tough question - is it time to have your leadership digest this chapter and have a frank discussion about, "Are we living with a survival or service mindset?" If you conclude you're in a survival mode, what will it take to make the switch? If you need help in that process, let us know.
Add your comments:
--From your observations, how can you tell when a church is in survival mode?
--Have you found "one excellent mission" that you are sharing as a gift with the community? What is it? How did you find it? Did you have a decisive event like Callahan describes? How is it affecting your community?
If you want to start a private conversation on this or other topics, email me or give me a call at the Assembly office.
Ed McCallum
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Bill Crawford on Aug 11, 2008 5:56pm
This chapter was an excellent reminder for us. Years ago we discovered that God had gifted us with hospitality. We turned that gift into a mission by housing disaster relief work teams.
But now we do less of this mission. The question is if we are gifted in hospitality how is that our one excellent mission today?
I term this as the need of the small church to be "narrow minded".
I see this chapter as something that strong congregatiosn will need to revisit over and over again.
Wayne Uppendahl on Aug 12, 2008 12:01pm
As a pastor I have grown tired of trying to live up to the images thrust continually before me as what is successful ministry. I am really glad that Callahan stays away from the word "Missional" because of the baggage others have attached to that term in their expectations of what should be taking place. I have been in large churches, but as a senior pastor, all have been small. My ego was tied up into these things of the past, but finally, as God continuest to reshape my heart, out of love for God and HIs kingdom, I am discovering the importance of being the best God has made us to be, and to capitalize on using that one ministry to bridge lives to Jesus Christ, for the glory of God and for the growth of the kingdom. In a sense, I used to be ashamed of being a one horse pastor who played and led worship before he got up to preach...but now I realize that God has gifted us in our congregation towards greater expressions of worship and a realiation that our worship and time in God's word gives us what we need to continue our lives living them out as acts of worship in the community at large. As that one area of ministry grows, God has begun to make other areas evident. His people are becoming more like him and as we grow, we do not live to survive, but we live to bring glory to Christ as together we reach out into our community so that His name might be made known.
Ed, thank you so much for this book that has underscored the necessary of being strong, regardless of size of church!
Dan Krodel on Aug 12, 2008 2:19pm
I used this chapter as part of my message a few weeks ago. I challenged the congregation to try to think of our area of excellence, or even to think of the thing we do well. Then I challenged them to think of ways we could use this as a gift to our community. Some of the strongest folks in the church couldn't think of a strength for our church. We discussed it in session and even the session struggled. They keep saying we need a vision, yet we can't even think of a strength. We decided it was time to contact someone in Presbytery or the EPC Offices that can help us. I think the book is excellent. Perhaps I should try to get my session to read it. Is that what you guys are doing?
Alan Wildsmith on Aug 13, 2008 1:20pm
I agree that every church should find it's one misison. Yet, how do we at the same time also share the gospel in these contexts? I do not want to simply fall into the trap of the social gospel being our sole aim. I beleive we do good works so that we have the right and ability to share the love of Christ. What do you think?
Mary Ann Dean on Aug 14, 2008 8:44am
I want to reinforce Alan's comment. Our main end has to be to win the unsaved to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. The result of our mission should be to bring others into the Kingdom of God.
Josh Cole on Aug 16, 2008 8:23pm
Sure, but does not evangelism have to play into whatever our strength and whatever our one mission is as a small congregation? Even if your strength is discipleship through Bible study, your church has a lot of strong teachers, part of what is being taught is disciples are sent out. Why does it have to be either social gospel or evangelism. Can it not be both? Can you not tutor kids after school and be open to share your faith?
I think evangelism has to be part of whatever your one mission to the community is.
Ed McCallum on Aug 18, 2008 3:21pm
I think pressing question in front of the church is how to do ministry incarnationally in our changing culture - to be both a distinct community, living a life that reflects the reign of Christ, and to be meaningfully engaged with the community in which we're living. Too far to the distinct community side and we build walls that say "keep out." Engagement without living differently isn't any different than a community service club. Incarnation is the model Christ lived and the one he has called us to. It's hard and it's frightening to a lot of us. Thankfully, he gives us the Holy Spirit to empower us. Doing ministry this way means involvement both in practical compassion and service and in being ready to give an answer for the hope within us, inviting people to live a new way, under the Lordship of Christ. It happens as we do mission together, and as we each live as disciples in our own callings in life.
If you have stories of where you see this happening, please post them.
Marc Huebl on Aug 18, 2008 4:12pm
I did enjoy chapter 2, Mission and Service, but did find myself wondering if Callahan leaves room for the dynamics of the fulfillment of "one excellent mission." Does he allow room for the fact that the mission might actually get completed and then the church picks up a new mission, or does that "one excellent mission" continue for a small church indefinitely? I think there might be many small churches in the USA that have been doing one excellent mission for many many years, only to find that their world has changed around them.
I do like his emphasis on getting out into the community and being part of it, whatever that might look like, even though he appears to highlight many "social gospel" categories.
Edward Murrey on Aug 21, 2008 6:26am
Guilty as charged. This was convicting. I have often seen mission and service more as a way to grow the church-not a gift to the community. So, I am undergoing a paradigm shift and in the process of learning to love without a hidden agenda. The session is going to start planning a vision banquet for the fall...pray as we think about the one thing we can give as a gift to our community.
Edward from Valleybrook
Edward Murrey on Aug 21, 2008 6:30am
On more thing...I do appreciate your prayers. God has led me to have two studies...one at the church and one at Starbucks. I go there twice a week and God has given me countless opportunities to share my faith. No conversions yet but many seeds being planted and watered.
Edward from Valleybrook


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Update, May 17, 5:10 p.m. EDT: Carnival has listened to its customers and removed the 700-watt restriction from hair dryers brought onboard. All hair dryers will be allowed on the ship unless they pose a safety hazard.
(May 14, 6:25 p.m. EDT) -- What do flat irons, fans, power strips, cameras and cell phones have in common?
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Some aspects are quite clear -- and nothing new or unheard of. As on many ships, Carnival's staff will confiscate alcohol or beer passengers try to smuggle onboard, as well as fire hazards such as candles or incense, and will prevent guests from bringing onboard items like firearms, explosives, marijuana and knives for safety reasons.
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Yet, the posted list does not outline what criteria would be used to determine whether the items in question are a safety hazard, and whether they might be taken away solely for being brought onboard or only for reported misuse. And it's exactly that lack of clarity that has Cruise Critic members upset.
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simply calls the new policy "clear as mud."
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What constitutes a hazard?
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When will my things be under scrutiny?
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Why is this happening now?
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What happens if my confiscated items are lost or damaged?
De la Cruz assures us that "handled case by case, [Carnival] would take responsibility if our personnel caused damage to an item."
But that's not enough for people who refuse to part with their belongings in the first place, especially electronics important to their daily routines. Of particular contention is the matter of curling and flat irons, staples of women the world over. The prospect of confiscation,
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I really think you will like these guys flying! Oh and its an x7 , ....hit buy yet,lol
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The laugh at 6m 26s says it all.... Either that, or they've witnessed someone flying a Walkera. Lol. Oj. |
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Now im just pushing to much lol. I just found this.... It may not be worth 60 bucks to join ama but then u will be able to fly at flying fields, and have insurence on ur nice new heli! Or get a trex and use the castle discount, win win...... Happy flying , get the x7 , ull be glad you went big, u already fly the 450 , 120 great! I wish i had the inverted balls u have for the heli event this weekend! But i wont..... I need more sim time
http://www.ircha.org/index.php?pr=Discount_1 |
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I really doubt my v450s will sell now too. So i'm just kind of screwed. |
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Most people here are from the USA, whereas I'm from the tiny overpacked island of the UK. The Women are slacker than Walkera's swashplates though which is a good thing, sort of :-D
What is this AMA? I've not read into it, is it some sort of insurance? I just fly wherever I want here, no sweat, no worries, I just tell the spectators to stand right back. Anyway... I would like to rig an "Integrityhandywork X5 fund " just to show some appreciation and support for the Man, the genuine, the funny, the great Man, that is up ^^^^^ with His V450. He has posted nothing but genuine, unbiased, and first class advice, and had a shite time to boot. I for one will donate $20, commencing from next Monday, but I need ALL your support. Come on, don't be tight, let's support the legend of the board. Integrityhandywork; I don't wish to be condescending, but I think YOU DESERVE some peace and quality. I would love to hear feedback via the thread, as I intend to start a new post here with words to the effect in a few days time. Let's help Him, He's helped us.... |
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Yep my 600 is a 12 s. I know you want to get away from walkera but i still use my 2801 tx with a 2801 rx. Less money spent, more money for heli! I have only had problems with the heli not the 2801 tx , i love that thing!
I cant give out 20 bucks ....sorry....i got 2 kids and my own heli problems lol, but good luck with that. Quote:
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The AMA is the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Some local laws may actually prevent us flying helicopters without having personal injury and property damage protection. This usually pertains to bigger models. Registering with the AMA provides this as well as access to AMA flight clubs or flying fields. There are many local laws that can govern model aircraft. Weather or not they are enforced could depend on the infraction, location and weather or not anyone even knows the law exists! For instance, where i live at the AMA registered airport. The flight ceiling is 200 ft and they are probably very strict about that! But i'm not AMA registered and i can't use their airport! So i fly in a big ass open field in front of a movie theather, next to a high school and about 1000 ft from a real airport. I have to keep a 150 foot ceiling there because i've seen planes fly over me circling for the air port at around 200 ft before. The law says to always yield to real aircraft. So i doubt i can expect police to come pulling up with lights and sirens or anything. But it's good to be covered in case your X5/ X7 looses control at 200 feet and hits someones car. I suppose you could just RUN!!!!!! |
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Don't worry man, I know all of you guys have your own problems and kids. Which i do not have. But at least treat them to some ice cream! That's all i ask. Unless gaui them self wants to send me a X5 for an unnecessary review It might be a while. But i'll get there. Check this out. I know we are all into the big heli. But seriously this thing looks like it's almost as big as my v450! It's got to be bigger than a Align 250, for sure. It's sooo damn fast and apparently very precise too! Watch this guy tear the hell out on a Gaui X2:
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V450 RCX upgrade...
Hi, just want to share some upgrade following my last crash, the original motor was damage, shaft bended, I agree as already mention in this thread that this shaft is like butter. Couldn't find spare for it, so I decide to change for the RCX 3600Kv, I can recommand it's a great powerfull motor for less than 10 US$.
http://www.myrcmart.com/rcx-3600kv-o...es-p-3493.html I also change my cyclic servos for this one (MG9025 Digital), as I got nice experience with analog MG90S on my V400D02: http://www.myrcmart.com/rcx-mg9025-s...kg-p-4201.html fast enough 0.09 sec, 2.5kg torque , stable, for 6.99 US$ . I also order the RCX07-006 as spare for my tail locking servo will update you later on. http://www.myrcmart.com/rcx-s9257-hi...vo-p-3600.html Anybody else having experience so far with RCX parts on V450?Enjoy! |
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V450 RCX upgrade...
It will handle moderate crash or small hit without problems, but still need more flights to make a final opinion. Will update you later. Your welcome. |
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I know that mode isnt popular, but for those who play it from time to time, facing a 4 man revive on the other is anoying as hell and by anoying i mean, almost impossible to win, theres no ga, fine, but why allow people to revive, even if its once or twice per game, they took teleport out because it provided to much utility, but they allow people to die come back with "ok" ms buff and 400 more hp, thats toxic to that unpopular mode.
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you get to use revive like twice per dominion match.. dealwith it, EVERYONE uses flash in both TT and SR.
they don't balance the game around dominion, sorry.
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Downvoting for that name. I doubt you are the real TheHatPerson, but if you are, please never cast another game of League, EVER. Your commentary is about the equivalent of watching a Mortal Kombat tournament and hearing "And he misses the Hadouken!"
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Again this is a spell that in a full game of dominion you will see once or twice, if they are holding onto it and using it in clutch moments to stop a cap then you are simply being outplayed get over it and take revive.
There is a forum for talking about dominion
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The problem isnt revive the problem is the premade trolls i tell you solo queue isnt solo afterall those premade trolls will SURELY make the 5th guy gets mad and banned at the same time.
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What in the world is a takin? A takin (rhymes with rockin') is an animal native to the rocky slopes of the Himalayas that is related to sheep and goats. Zhu, a six-year-old Sichuan takin, delivered a healthy kid recently on May 15. It is her first kid, and she is mothering it well.
Update: The takin kid is a male and keepers have selected the name Bo, which means precious.
"Takins are animals that do a lot of climbing in rugged terrain--they climb a lot of rocks, a lot of logs," said zookeeper Chaz Moxley. "We're already seeing the baby climbing up on things. Yesterday, Zhu was sitting down and the baby was climbing up and down her and standing on her back."
The Zoo now cares for three Sichuan takins (Budorcas taxicolor tibetana) in exhibits near the rhinos and zebras. Mother Zhu turns 7 years old tomorrow, May 23, and came to the ABQ BioPark in 2008 from the St. Louis Zoo. The father, Tai Yun, is 11 years old and came to the BioPark in 2004 from San Diego Zoo.
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The main reason that I personally only carry a wheelie during presumed "low threat outings" and locally...AKA "Bopping The 4 Legged Beast Around The Block" etc. is that it is so much easier (under extreme duress) to reload the pistol over the revolver.
It's my personal opinion the the true weak link with the revolver has always been in accomplishing a lightning fast reload when the heart is pounding and with the high level of adrenaline coursing through the old veins. In such extreme situations "fine motor skills" tend to fly out the window.
For the average defensive shooter and even the "above average" seasoned shooter accomplishing a split second reload tends to favor the semi~automatic pistol.
I'm not coming down on the revolver but, facts tend to support the fact that far less intricate and "involved" movement (in life threatening situations) is required to re~stoke the auto than the revolver.
With the revolver (obviously) the speed loader is quickest with the speed strip running a slower second.
Hopefully, all are at least switching the revolver over to the non~gun hand and accomplishing their speed reload with their most dexterously able strong gun hand.
So do you use the old F.B.I. revolver reload method or the Ayoob method...or the interesting ~ "2" ~ "2" (if possible) or some other variation of your own creation?
I'm just curious to know how some of you have personally gotten "over the hump" of the comparatively slower revolver "high~stress" reload.
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All, of course, being everything the Seahawks have done this offseason to energize and improve the defense that lines up around its middle linebacker and leading tackler.
The January additions of defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, defensive line coach Dan Quinn and secondary coach Tim Lewis to the staff of first-year head coach Jim Mora.
The free-agent signing of wide-bodied nose tackle
The selection of
In what has become an annual upgrading of the defense since Tim Ruskell was named club president in 2005, no offseason has featured more significant moves aimed at getting the Seahawks to rank among the better defenses in the league.
Tatupu's view of all this activity comes from the middle of that defense.
"I'm not part of the front office, or the people that make those decisions," he said Wednesday after the team's latest OTA session. "But you've got to love what they've been doing with the guys they've brought in here.
"No quarrels. It's very, very exciting."
Tatupu has led the defense in tackles the past four seasons – the first player in club history to accomplish that – since being a second-round draft choice in 2005. He also played in the Pro Bowl after each of his first three seasons.
But as steady as Tatupu has been, change has been occurring almost everywhere he has looked.
Cole takes over at the pivotal spot where Chuck Darby, Marcus Tubbs and Mebane once played in front of Tatupu. Former defensive ends Grant Wistrom and Bryce Fisher are gone, replaced by free agent Patrick Kerney and a combination of first-day draft choices
All this hasn't been change simply for the sake of change. The idea behind this annual addition, and subtraction, is aimed at getting the defense somewhere it has been only once in the past 11 seasons – a Top 15 ranking. The Seahawks were No. 15 in 2007. The last time they ranked in the Top 10 was in 1997, at No. 8.
In Tatupu's tenure, the Seahawks have ranked 16th, 19th, 15th and, last season, 30th. That simply won't do. Not by Tatupu's standards. Not by Ruskell's expectations. Certainly not according to Bradley's plan.
So along with the obvious changes in personnel, there also will be subtle tweaks to the scheme.
For example? "I'm not sure the average person would understand. We barely do," Tatupu said, smiling.
"There are so many different things. A lot of things are put in the defense to help you – like your alignments, which are very critical in this defense and help explain your assignments."
The smile turned to a grin as Tatupu added, "Maybe we can back to this someday, in a Part II."
The easier way to explain it is to go back to how Mora put it during his introductory news conference.
"We're going to be a defense that plays with 'relentless effort,' " Mora said. "That's (something) you're going to hear me say a lot: relentless effort."
For Bradley, the path to relentlessness is more about having the parts than just a blueprint – a lesson he learned during time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Brooks.
"Derrick Brooks told me something that has stuck with me: Many have the blueprint, few have the parts. I think that's really accurate," Bradley said.
"A lot of coaches have an idea what they want to do. But more important are the parts. The coaching staff. The players. The camaraderie. The passion the players have for the game. The athleticism. All those things are what's really important. Some times you get so caught up in your plan that you forget about all the parts that go along with it."
Brooks' words have stayed with Bradley, and now he hopes they will serve him well with his new team and its new players.
"Over the last couple of years, I've always had that in the back of my mind – to be more aware of the parts and how important those parts are to making it run smoothly," Bradley said. "That's what we've got. We've got a great group of parts."
He'll get no argument from his man in the middle.
"We haven't been too bad in the past, with the exception of last year," Tatupu said. "But there's always room to improve. With everything they've put together, it's going to be exciting to see what kinds of things we can do out there."
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Quadratic programming
x = quadprog(H,f)
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b)
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b,Aeq,beq)
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b,Aeq,beq,lb,ub)
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b,Aeq,beq,lb,ub,x0)
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b,Aeq,beq,lb,ub,x0,options)
x = quadprog(problem)
= quadprog(H,f,...)
= quadprog(H,f,...)
= quadprog(H,f,...)
= quadprog(H,f,...)
Finds a minimum for a problem specified by
H, A, and Aeq are matrices, and f, b, beq, lb, ub, and x are vectors.
f, lb, and ub can be passed as vectors or matrices; see Matrix Arguments.
x = quadprog(H,f) returns a vector x that minimizes 1/2*x'*H*x + f'*x. H must be positive definite for the problem to have a finite minimum.
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b) minimizes 1/2*x'*H*x + f'*x subject to the restrictions A*x ≤ b. A is a matrix of doubles, and b is a vector of doubles.
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b,Aeq,beq) solves the preceding problem subject to the additional restrictions Aeq*x = beq. Aeq is a matrix of doubles, and beq is a vector of doubles. If no inequalities exist, set A = [] and b = [].
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b,Aeq,beq,lb,ub) solves the preceding problem subject to the additional restrictions lb ≤ x ≤ ub. lb and ub are vectors of doubles, and the restrictions hold for each x component. If no equalities exist, set Aeq = [] and beq = [].
Note: If the specified input bounds for a problem are inconsistent, the output x is x0 and the output fval is []. quadprog resets components of x0 that violate the bounds lb ≤ x ≤ ub to the interior of the box defined by the bounds. quadprog does not change components that respect the bounds. |
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b,Aeq,beq,lb,ub,x0) solves the preceding problem starting from the vector x0. If no bounds exist, set lb = [] and ub = []. Some quadprog algorithms ignore x0, see Input Arguments.
x = quadprog(H,f,A,b,Aeq,beq,lb,ub,x0,options) solves the preceding problem using the optimization options specified in options. Use optimoptions to create options. If you do not want to give an initial point, set x0 = [].
x = quadprog(problem) returns the minimum for problem, where problem is a structure described in Input Arguments. Create problem by exporting a problem using the Optimization app; see Exporting Your Work.
[x,fval] = quadprog(H,f,...) returns the value of the objective function at x:
fval = 0.5*x'*H*x + f'*x
[x,fval,exitflag] = quadprog(H,f,...) exitflag, a scalar that describes the exit condition of quadprog.
[x,fval,exitflag,output] = quadprog(H,f,...) output, a structure that contains information about the optimization.
[x,fval,exitflag,output,lambda] = quadprog(H,f,...) lambda, a structure whose fields contain the Lagrange multipliers at the solution x.
Symmetric matrix of doubles. Represents the quadratic in the expression 1/2*x'*H*x + f'*x. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
f |
Vector of doubles. Represents the linear term in the expression 1/2*x'*H*x + f'*x. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Matrix of doubles. Represents the linear coefficients in the constraints A*x ≤ b. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Vector of doubles. Represents the constant vector in the constraints A*x ≤ b. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aeq |
Matrix of doubles. Represents the linear coefficients in the constraints Aeq*x = beq. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
beq |
Vector of doubles. Represents the constant vector in the constraints Aeq*x = beq. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
lb |
Vector of doubles. Represents the lower bounds elementwise in lb ≤ x ≤ ub. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
ub |
Vector of doubles. Represents the upper bounds elementwise in lb ≤ x ≤ ub. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
x0 |
Vector of doubles. Optional. The initial point for some quadprog algorithms:
If you do not give x0, quadprog sets all components of x0 to a point in the interior of the box defined by the bounds. quadprog ignores x0 for the interior-point-convex algorithm, and for the trust-region-reflective algorithm with equality constraints. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
options |
Options created using optimoptions or the Optimization app. All Algorithms
All Algorithms Except active-set
trust-region-reflective Algorithm Only
interior-point-convex Algorithm Only
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problem |
Structure encapsulating the quadprog inputs and options:
x |
Vector that minimizes 1/2*x'*H*x + f'*x subject to all bounds and linear constraints. x can be a local minimum for nonconvex problems. For convex problems, x is a global minimum. For more information, see Local vs. Global Optima. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
fval |
Value of 1/2*x'*H*x + f'*x at the solution x, a double. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
exitflag |
Integer identifying the reason the algorithm terminated. The following lists the values of exitflag and the corresponding reasons the algorithm terminated:
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output |
Structure containing information about the optimization. The fields are:
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lambda |
Structure containing the Lagrange multipliers at the solution x (separated by constraint type). The fields are:
For details, see Lagrange Multiplier Structures. |
Solve a simple quadratic programming problem: find values of x that minimize
subject to
x1 + x2 ≤
–x1 +
2x2 ≤ 2
2x1 + x2 ≤
0 ≤ x1,
0 ≤ x2.
In matrix notation this is
Enter the coefficient matrices:
H = [1 -1; -1 2]; f = [-2; -6]; A = [1 1; -1 2; 2 1]; b = [2; 2; 3]; lb = zeros(2,1);
Set the options to use the 'active-set' algorithm with no display:
opts = optimoptions('quadprog','Algorithm','active-set','Display','off');
Call quadprog:
[x,fval,exitflag,output,lambda] = ... quadprog(H,f,A,b,[],[],lb,[],[],opts);
Examine the final point, function value, and exit flag:
x,fval,exitflag x = 0.6667 1.3333 fval = -8.2222 exitflag = 1
An exit flag of 1 means the result is a local minimum. Because H is a positive definite matrix, this problem is convex, so the minimum is a global minimum. You can see H is positive definite by noting all its eigenvalues are positive:
eig(H) ans = 0.3820 2.6180
Use the 'interior-point-convex' algorithm to solve a sparse quadratic program.
Generate a sparse symmetric matrix for the quadratic form:
v = sparse([1,-.25,0,0,0,0,0,-.25]); H = gallery('circul',v);
Include the linear term for the problem:
f = -4:3;
Include the constraint that the sum of the terms in the solution x must be less than -2:
A = ones(1,8);b = -2;
Set options to use the 'interior-point-convex' algorithm and iterative display:
opts = optimoptions('quadprog',... 'Algorithm','interior-point-convex','Display','iter');
Run the quadprog solver and observe the iterations:
[x fval eflag output lambda] = quadprog(H,f,A,b,[],[],[],[],[],opts); First-order Total relative Iter f(x) Feasibility optimality error 0 -2.000000e+000 1.000e+001 4.500e+000 1.200e+001 1 -2.630486e+001 0.000e+000 9.465e-002 9.465e-002 2 -2.639877e+001 0.000e+000 3.914e-005 3.914e-005 3 -2.639881e+001 0.000e+000 3.069e-015 6.883e-015 Minimum found that satisfies the constraints. Optimization completed because the objective function is non-decreasing in feasible directions, to within the default value of the function tolerance, and constraints are satisfied to within the default value of the constraint tolerance.
Examine the solution:
fval,eflag fval = -26.3988 eflag = 1
For the 'interior-point-convex' algorithm, an exit flag of 1 means the result is a global minimum.
You can use the Optimization app for quadratic programming. Enter optimtool at the MATLAB® command line, and choose the quadprog - Quadratic programming solver. For more information, see Optimization App.
[1] Coleman, T.F. and Y. Li, "A Reflective Newton Method for Minimizing a Quadratic Function Subject to Bounds on Some of the Variables," SIAM Journal on Optimization, Vol. 6, Number 4, pp. 1040–1058, 1996.
[2] Gill, P. E., W. Murray, and M. H. Wright, Practical Optimization, Academic Press, London, UK, 1981.
[3] Gould, N. and P. L. Toint. "Preprocessing for quadratic programming." Math. Programming, Series B, Vol. 100, pp. 95–132, 2004.


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WASHINGTON, DC -- Nominees in the Eighth Annual Lambda Literary Awards were announced March 4. The Lambda Literary Awards, affectionately known as the "Lammys," have been awarded annually since 1989 to recognize excellence in gay and lesbian writing and publishing in the U.S. The Lammys are sponsored by the Lambda Book Report, a review of lesbian and gay literature.
The nominees for the 1996 Lammys (for books published in English during 1995) are:
Passion of Alice, Stephanie Grant, Houghton Mifflin
Rat Bohemia, Sarah Schulman, Dutton
Autobiography of a Family Photo, Jacqueline Woodson, Dutton
Amnesty, Louise Blum, Alyson
Sweat, Lucy Jane Bledsoe, Seal
Dream Boy, Jim Grimsley, Algonquin
Flesh and Blood, Michael Cunningham, FSG
Father of Frankenstein, Christopher Bram, Dutton
Mysterious Skin, Scott Heim, HarperCollins
Like People in History, Felice Picano, Viking
Virtual Equality, Urvashi Vaid, Anchor
Dyke Life, Karla Jay, ed., BasicBooks
S/he, Minne Bruce Pratt, Firebrand
Tomboys, Lynn Yamaguchi and Karen Barber, Alyson
Parker and Hulme: A Lesbian View, Julie Glamuzina & Alison J. Laurie, Firebrand
Invention of Heterosexuality, Jonathan Ned Katz, Dutton
De Los Otros: Intimacy and Homosexuality Among Mexican Men, Joseph
Carrier, Columbia University
I, Pierre Seel, Deported Homosexual, Pierre Seel, BasicBooks
Virtually Normal, Andrew Sullivan, Random House
Saint=Foucault: Towards a Gay Hagiography, Daniel Halperin, Oxford University Press
Dark Fields of the Republic, Adrienne Rich, Norton
Maxfield Parrish, Eileen Myles, Black Sparrow
Oral Tradition, Jewelle Gomez, Firebrand
Fire Power, Chrystos, Press Gang
Key to Everything, Gerry Gomez Pearlberg, St. Martins
Atlantis, Mark Doty, HarperPerrenial
Cortege, Carl Philips, Graywolf
Badboy Book of Erotic Verse, David Laurents, Badboy
Scattering of Salts, James Merrill, Knopf
Burnt Offerings, Timothy Liu, Copper Canyon
Intersection of Law and Desire, J. M Redmann, Norton
Hang Dog Hustle, Elizabeth Pincus, Spinsters
Faint Praise, Ellen Hart, Seal
Someone to Watch, Jaye Maiman, Naiad
Night Songs, Penny Mickleberry, Naiad
Venus Throw, Steven Saylor, St. Martin's
Closet, R. D. Zimmerman, Dell
Shock to the System, Richard Stevenson, St. Martin's
Another Dead Teenager, Mark Richard Zubro, St. Martin's
Queer Kind of Umbrella, George Baxt, Simon & Schuster
Two or Three Things I Know for Sure, Dorothy Allison, Dutton
Aimee & Jaguar, Erica Fischer, HarperCollins
Eight Bullets, Claudia Brenner with Hannah Ashley, Firebrand
And Say Hi to Joyce, Deb Price and Joyce Murdoch, Doubleday
Babe, Susan E. Cayliff, Univ. of Illinois
Last Night on Earth, Bill T. Jones with Peggy Gillespie, Pantheon
Palimpsest, Gore Vidal, Random House
Tom: The Unknown Tennessee Williams, Lyle Leverich, Crown
Our Paris, Edmund White, Knopf
Prayers for Bobby, Leroy Aarons, HarperCollins
Afrekete, Catherine McKinley & L. Joyce Delaney, eds., Anchor
Tasting Life Twice, E.J. Levy ed., Avon
New Fuck You, Eileen Myles and Liz Kotz, eds., Semiotext(e)
Forbidden Passages, Pat Califia and Janine Fuller, Cleis
His, Robert Drake, Faber and Faber
Gay and Lesbian Literary Heritage, Claude J. Summers, ed., Henry Holt
Dyke Life, Karla Jay, ed., BasicBooks
Tomboys, Lynn Yamaguchi and Karen Barber, Alyson
A Loving Testimony, Leslea Newman, Crossing Press
Out in All Directions, Lynn Witt, Sherry Thomas, and Eric Marcus, Warner
Stuck Rubber Baby, Howard Cruse, Paradox Press
Butch/Femme, MG Soares ed., Crown
Fully Exposed, Emmanuel Cooper, Routledge
Making Love Visible, Geoff Manasse and Jean Swallow, Crossing
Paris was a Woman, Andrea Weiss, HarperCollins
Butches of Madison County, Ellen Orleans, Laugh Lines
Revenge of HotHead Paisan, Diane Dimassa, Cleis
Unnatural Dykes to Watch Out For, Alison Bechdel, Firebrand
Growing Up Gay, Funny Gay Males, Hyperion
Ghost in the Closet, Mable Maney, Cleis
Wrestling with the Angel, Brian Bouldrey, Riverhead Books
Queer Spirits, Will Roscoe, Beacon
Gay Fairy Tales, Peter Cashorali, HarperCollins
Our Tribe, Nancy Wilson, HarperSanFrancisco
Freedom, Glorious Freedom, John McNeill, Beacon
Slow River, Nicola Griffith, DelRay
Dryland's End, Felice Picano, Richard Kasak
Shadow Man, Melissa Scott, Tor
Dark Angels, Pam Keesey, Cleis
Atlantis: Three Tales, Samuel Delaney, Wesleyan
Actor's Book of Gay and Lesbian Plays, Eric Lane and Nina Shengold, Penguin
Love! Valor! Compassion!, Terrence McNally, Plume
Go Fish, Guinevere Turner and Rose Troche, Penguin
T-Cells and Sympathy, Michael Kerns, Heinneman
Slavs (Thinking About the Longstanding Problems of Virtue and Happiness),
Tony Kushner, TCG
Baby Bebop, Francesca Lia Block, HarperCollins
From the Notebooks of Melanin, Jacqueline Woodson, Blue Sky Press
My Two Uncles, Judith Vinga, Albert Whitman & Co.
Passages of Pride, Kurt Chandler, Times Books
Toby's Lie, Daniel Vilmure, Simon & Schuster
New Fuck You, Eileen Myles and Liz Kotz, eds., Semiotext(e)
S/He, Minnie Bruce Pratt, Firebrand
Three-Hand Jax and Other Spells, Staszek, Permeable Press
The Medicine Burns, Adam Klein, Serpent's Tale
Milking Black Bull, Vega Press, ed., Vega Press
Each year, beginning in the Fall, hundreds of thousands of Lammy nominating ballots are distributed through gay and lesbian newspapers and magazines, bookstores, and mailing lists of publishers, authors, book reviewers, and others in the book trade, as well as by electronic transmission. After the deadline for submission of nominating ballots (mid-February), a panel of book reviewers, bookstore personnel, and industry leaders from around the United States culls the nominations down to five nominees in each category.
A separate panel of judges (not less than five judges per category, times the number of categories) then reads and scores the five finalists in each category to determine the recipients of the Lambda Literary Award. The identity of judges is kept secret (even from other judges) until the night of the Lammys banquet and all scoring and balloting is done secretly.