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Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson
|Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson
30 August 1890
Bow, London, United Kingdom
|27 September 1918
(aged 28)
near Cambrai, France
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|Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
|Years of service
|1917 - 1918
|Royal Army Service Corps,
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|Military Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Captain Samuel Frederick Henry "Siffy" Thompson MC DFC was a World War I two-seater fighter ace who, in conjunction with his observer-gunners, was credited with 30 victories ( 18 destroyed, 12 'out of control').[1] He was shot down and killed in action on 27 September 1918. Despite having an active fighter career of only five months,[1][2] he reached the rank of Captain and won two British military decorations.
Early life[edit]
Thompson was born to Samuel W. Thompson, a medical practitioner, and his wife Florence in Bow, London in 1890. Already a temporary second lieutenant in the Army Service Corps, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on 7 June 1917 at the age of 27, and was appointed a flying officer.[3]
After joining No. 20 Squadron in late 1917, Thompson's career started somewhat awkwardly, as he crashed his aircraft on 27 October, after which he was transferred to No. 22 Squadron.[2]
His aircraft of choice was the Bristol F.2b, with which he scored his first victory, an Albatros D.V, east of Merville, France on 22 April 1918, as a member of No. 22 Squadron.[1]
An extremely aggressive pilot, in May 1918 he scored 9 victories, including three Pfalz D.III aircraft around 10am on 16 May, near Douai. Also notable was his downing of two more D.IIIs on 21 May, south-west of Vitry-en-Artois.
June 1918 was also fruitful for Thompson, as he scored 8 victories mostly in the aircraft C929 (a Bristol F.2b). At Erquinghem-le-Sec on 1 June, he downed an Albatros C.III in addition to an Albatros D.V, and the next day (2 June) he got another two victories near Lens, Pas-de-Calais, this time two Pfalz D.IIIs. He only scored one victory in July, a Fokker Dr.I near Laventie on 26 July.
In August he scored a further six victories at Dechy, the road connecting Arras and Cambrai, Douai and Senlemont. He shot down, amongst others, three Fokker D.VII aircraft. He was promoted to temporary captain on 24 August.[4]
September started off well for Thompson, with four victories against Fokker D.VIIs up until 24 September. He received the Military Cross on 16 September. On 27 September 1918, in aircraft E2243, he downed a Halberstadt C north of Noyelles before being shot down east of Cambrai by Oberleutnant Otto Schmidt of Jasta 5. Thompson was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 2 November. He is commemorated in Arras at the Arras Flying Services Memorial.[5]
Thompson claimed at least 18 of his victories with the front gun, the rest being claimed by his gunners.[6] He flew with Lieutenant Charles George Gass, the highest-scoring observer ace during the war, for two of his victories, on 22 April and 26 July 1918, as well as with Sergeant L Kendrick for two victories in May 1918. The observer on his final flight was Second Lieutenant Clifford Tolman, an 'ace' with 8 victories, who was also killed in the crash.
However, for most of his time of service he flew with Observer Sergeant Ronald Malcolm Fletcher DFM, who recorded 26 victories during the war, and was crewed with Thompson on no fewer than 25 of the pilot's 30 victories, claiming at least six victories in his own right.[6]
T./Lt. Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson, Gen. List., R.A.F.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a fighting pilot. During recent operations he destroyed five enemy machines. He showed great courage and skill, and by his keenness and dash set a fine example to all.[7]
Lieut. (T./Capt.) Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson, M.C. (A.S.C.).
This officer has carried out numerous offensive patrols, displaying the most marked bravery and determination. His boldness in attack and utter disregard of personal danger affords a most inspiring example to his brother pilots. Since June last he has destroyed eleven enemy aeroplanes.[8]
See also[edit]
- ^ a b c "The Aerodrome: Samuel Thompson". 1997. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- ^ a b Guttman, Jon (2007). Bristol F.2 Fighter Aces. Osprey Publishing. p. 29. ISBN 1-84603-201-6.
- ^ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30218. p. 7996. 3 August 1917. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30887. p. 10551. 6 September 1918. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ "Casualty details—Thompson, Samuel Frederick Henry". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ a b 'Above the Trenches'; Shores, Franks & Guest (grub street 1990)
- ^ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30901. p. 11024. 16 September 1918. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30989. p. 12974. 2 November 1918. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
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Do you have any recommendations on reputable sources for Sarracenia?Thanks
Hi bfern,
I have 2 very good online nursuries that are very good at delivering your plants quickly and with quality. The first one is www.californiacarnivores.com. This is the largest online site for cp's in the country, but can be a little expensive at times. There is always a variety of sarracenia, and they always look great.
The second is www.cobraplant.com, also known as sarracenia northwest. These guys can be less expensive, and also have a fairly wide variety of plants. They also tell you when certain species will be available to buy, which is helpful. They dont have quite as big as a selection of sarracenia as calif.carn does, but both sites have their pro's and con's. In addition, both sell pots and soil, which is useful for finding the right supplies fast.
I have also noticed, as ive posted before, that if you visit a lowes or home depo, you can find a dying plant, ask for a discount, and nurse it back to health. They sometimes have sarracenia, at least where i live, and many other plants. This could be a risk, however, for the plant may not live (look for a plant with some green on it). If you want to take this route, i suggest completely replacing the soil and putting the sarr in a half peat half perlite mixture with a water tray around it. You must be patient, for it could take a few weeks for signs of life to emerge. If there is no more green left, then sorry, your plant is dead...
Hope this helps, and good luck to you,
I always go to Sarracenia Northwest at cobraplant.com for my plants and soil. They ship fast and have a free plant guarantee if they do not get your order ready in 3 days. They ship young, healthy plants in small pots and I have always received my plants in under a week from them, thats including the processing time. I live half way across the U.S. from them.
I hear good things about californiacarnivores.com too. I have not ordered from them, but I am betting the quality is similar to Sarracena Northwest.
Another vote for cobraplant.com
although, if you check ebay, there is a seller that I've used called Wellspring. They only carry the usual mass produced, wholesale plants but their prices are decent and the plants are nice. I'd be careful about some of the dealers on there though. Do NOT order from Hirt's. They have many items on there and the quality is sub-par.
Cobraplant.com is probably your best bet.
I have also purchased plants from Ebay seller Wellspring100 and was very satisified. The plants are small (the listing does state that) but they are cheap and the shipping costs are very reasonable. They take a while to ship to you (also stated in the listing). I had no complaints at all with them.


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It seems that there is need for a revised buying guide for a pH meter based on the specs outlined in the book, Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers, by John Palmer and Colin Kaminski.
Here are the recommended specs in the book (pg. 244):
I know the books are still warm from the press but even so I'd change a couple of things in those recommendations
1) You ought to be able to get 0.01 pH accuracy* for a surprisingly low price today. If you can do so.
2) ATC is still on the list not so much because you need ATC as because its presence tells you that the meter is digital (absence of manual calibration potentiometers tells you the same thing.
3) Two point calibration is a must have
4) In order to have 0.01 or 0.02 accuracy the meter will have to have 0.01 resolution so that is a must. This is a property of the meter - not the electrode.
5) I'm replacing the double junction requirement with the broader 'junction design suited for brewing'. Double junctions used to be important in brewing because of the formation of silver/protein complexes in single junction designs. This problem seems to have been solved. I discovered the other day that none of the electrodes I use with success in brewing are actually double junction designs and yet they perform in the brewing environment.
6) Renewable junctions are a plus but they add a lot to the cost of an electrode and don't seem to be as necessary as they used to be. IOW I think there have been some breakthroughs in electrode design and I think they have been in the junctions.
Now I'll add a couple more requirements
7) Stable electrode. This means that readings don't wander all over cock Robin's barn within a few minutes of calibration. This is a major problem with some inexpensive meters.
8) Related to 7) is the ability to tell the meter when to accept a calibration reading. (I've been experimenting with a Hanna pHep that is actually quite stable but it decides when to accept the calibration reading and does so too soon so that the meter is not properly calibrated.
8)Isoelectric pH within 1/2 pH unit of pH 7. This is a 'nice to have' as you can correct readings from meters that have isoelectric pH that doesn't meet this spec. This effectively opens up the range over which ATC works properly.
9) Long electrode life. A good electrode will last for 3 or more years.
Hach has a new low cost meter out. It appears to meet all these requirements (except 7 and, as its new, no hint as to how it might do RE 9). Some performance data is at http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f128/fir...er-apa-443205/
*This means the error contributed by meter and electrode is at the 0.01 pH level demonstrable by calibrating and then reading the calibration buffers over time and temperature. RMSE should not exceed 0.01 pH over a small but finite temperature band. This does not mean absolute accuracy as the buffers themselves introduce error of, typically, a bit less that 0.02 pH.
I was looking at the new hach meter and it looks good, the only concern I have is the temperature range only goes to 120f. Could be a problem checking mash pH.
And that is, among other reasons, why we don't check mash pH at mash temperature (i.e. stress on the electrode). The other reasons are that as commercial brewing operations don't check at mash temperature the literature contains mostly (but not always and it often isn't clear) reference to pH referred to or measured at room temperature. In the extensive discussion of mash pH you see in these fora the measurements are taken, or referred to room temp. All the pH prediction programs/calculators/spreadsheets refer to room temp. Etc.
Ok that makes sense, at what temperature should we check pH level at? How do you cool your sample quickly so that mash adjustments can be made if needed? An ice bath?
I will look into the Hach meter. Thank you.
The other one I've seen mentioned is the OMEGAETTE PHH-7011, which at $95 for the pH meter, a a carrying case and buffer solutions, it seems like a good (maybe too good to be true?) deal. Any thoughts on this pH meter?
I'm now down to the Hach Pocket Pro+, or the OMEGAETTE PHH-7011.
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Amenities:two brand new bathrooms with multiple shower heads, 5 TVs, 1 60', washer, dryer, central air, Large Pool, Jacuzzi, Fully equipped kitchen, chaise lounges, gas barbecue, deck furniture, Pool Table.
Activities: Swimming, Snorkeling, Boating, Great Restaurants, Diving, etc.
For 2008 we have a great pool table by the pool, perfect for keeping an eye on those little ones while unwinding after a hards day of play on the water. There are so many neat creatures in the lagoon to see at the Manatee that you will be amazed. It is the perfect place to Kayak, or Snorkel, that is why we include the kayaks with the rental.
We also offer the lowest price in boat rentals for your weekly trip to the Keys. They range from a 17'-28' Boston Whaler, 4 stroke yamaha outboards. They are delivered right to the dock and picked up at the end of the week.
Just getting home from a week at Manatee Lagoon. The house was wonderful and comfortable. The bathrooms were awesome - had rainfall shower from above and 3 shower heads mid body. We were all loving that!
I enjoyed the screened in porch looking at the little bay outside morning and evening. The pool was very nice and comfortable. We didn't use the hottub because it never warmed up but worked hard trying!
The biggest treat was the day that 9 manatees came visiting in the neighborhood Lagoon. We were kayaking around (kayaks there) and they were very friendly - coming up to see what we were about. So cool! This might become my "happy place" where I go in my head when I need to sleep or to calm down! It has always been Jamaica in the past but this might be good too.
Great vacation spot for a family or friends and family. TV's in all rooms - that was a nice touch too. This is a great house - we had 8 folks and all had beds in the 4 bedrooms. Very comfortable and nice and well taken care of! I'd love to go back sometime soon.
There were 8 of us celebrating a college graduation and a 50th birthday. The Manatee Lagoon was perfect for us. The house had a large king bedroom with a huge shower; the middle bedroom had a fairly worn queen bed; the 3rd bedroom had a double or queen; and the fourth bedroom had two twin beds! I would suggest making the double bedroom a queen bed for more comfortable sleeping. The newest bathroom added is awesome with a great shower and two individual toilets. We had plenty of room to cook and enjoyed the outside patio with the great breeze at night for dinner. We had fun fishing off the pier and rented a boat through a company in Marathon and had a great place to pull into. One day, 9 manatees happened into the cove and the boys used the kayaks to look at them. One of our group tried to swim around them, but the neighbors said that it was not allowed. It would be nice to know the rules and regs regarding the manatees (maybe put it on the fridge). The pool was pristine and the hottub never really got over 94 degrees so we never got into it. We enjoyed watching the sunset several nights at Pinchers Perch, one night in the boat and the last night from Mallory Square in Key West. We all went fishing, but never caught anything that we could keep (due to size). We would return to this house in the future, but we drove down to the keys and it is really quite a long way from Atlanta! So probably will go back to Destin ! Overall, a great fun time and a much needed vacation! We were sorry to go! I took pictures of the new showers and hope to duplicate them in our house when I win the lotto!
Just returned from a week at this house with 4 friends for Keys fishing. Pool and hot tub were pristine and heated and waiting for our arrival, and the house itself was great - clean and well-maintained with top notch electronics and TV. Although the beds in the shared bedroom were a little tired, they weren't uncomfortable, and overall the house was perfect for our needs.
Perhaps the best aspect of renting from Adam and Clare for our purposes was the ability to rent a boat from them, too, and have it waiting at the dock. We rented a 25 foot Whaler and had room to spare. The boat was well-used but sturdy and very sea-worthy. It had the best GPS/bottom finder combo we've ever had on a rental boat (Garmin 1020C, I believe), and dialing in reef locations was a breeze. The last day there we had some engine trouble, but called Adam on the cell and he towed out a replacement boat (they have about 9, I think) and we were fishing again within 30 minutes.
I've seen some goofy reviews of this house elsewhere and I don't believe they are legitimate, as none of the complaints were borne out
by our experience.
BTW, the Manatee Lagoon name isn't just poetic - our neighbors' kids swam with 4 sweet, gentle manatees just off our dock one afternoon.
Kayaks were fun, too.
Rent with confidence.
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
In Season
Jan 3 2015 - Jul 24 2015
7 night minimum stay
Peak Season
Jul 25 2015 - Aug 7 2015
7 night minimum stay
off season
Sep 12 2015 - Dec 18 2015
7 night minimum stay
Peak Season
Dec 19 2015 - Jan 2 2016
7 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
|Pet Fee
|Tax Rate
2000/wk in season, 1200-1500 out of season.
500 deposit due when booking the reservation.
During season weeks are Sat-Sat.
Christmas week 2400/wk, New Years week 2400/wk, Lobster Weeks 2400/wk
New years till
February 1700/wk
Februry till September 2000/wk
Lobster season 2400/wk
We require a 500 deposit with Mastercard or Visa, we will then send you a contract and security slip to read, sign, and send back. The remaining balance is due ONE MONTH prior to arrival with a personal check, travelers check, or money order.
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Flaxman Holdings' homebred Main Sequence put the cap on a brilliant season Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, charging to victory over Flintshire in the $3 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT).
Flaxman Holdings' homebred Main Sequence put the cap on a brilliant season Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, charging to victory over Flintshire in the $3 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT).
Jody Petty, exercise rider for 2014 Arlington Million winner Hardest Core, talks about the gelding's training regimen and journey to this year's Breeders' Cup. watch video
The Breeders' Cup Turf always brings the world into these World Championships. This year's $3 million event attracted another accomplished group of European raiders looking to extend their dominance over America.
United States-based horses will have their work cut out for them in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) Nov. 1 with a powerful contingent of foreign horses pre-entered, including Coolmore's defending winner Magician.
Hardest Core will train up to the Santa Anita race off his driving victory in the Arlington Million Aug. 16, and enter 11 weeks fresh for trainer Eddie Graham.
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Andrew Bentley Stable's upset Arlington Million (gr. IT) winner Hardest Core came out of the Aug. 16 race in good order and is consideration for the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) this fall.
Images from Arlington Million Day at Arlington Park. View Slideshow
Hardest Core, a 4-year-old Hard Spun gelding trained by Edward Graham and ridden by Eriluis Vaz, upset Arlington's biggest day at 11-1 to secure his first graded stakes score in the Arlington Million (gr. IT).
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Ken and Sarah Ramsey's defending victor Real Solution is set for a showdown with 2013 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) winner Magician in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) at Arlington International Racecourse Aug. 16.
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SAO PAULO (AP) — FIFA announced the match schedule for the Confederations Cup featuring six host cities on Wednesday, with Brazil beginning its title defense in the nation's capital of Brasilia.
Brazil to open 2013 Confederations Cup in Brasilia
FIFA confirmed the inclusion of the northeastern cities of Salvador and Recife in the warm-up tournament, but the venues have a mid-November deadline to show progress in their preparations to avoid being dropped. Local organizers say FIFA has also prepared schedules for only four or five cities.
The other host cities will be Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, which will host the final at Maracana stadium. Brasilia will only stage the opening match, while the other cities will host three each in the 16-match schedule.
"The announcement of this match schedule represents the successful common effort by all of those involved," Brazil Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo said at a FIFA event in Rio de Janeiro. "This effort will be confirmed in November through a lot of work and dedication."
The draw for the June 15-30 tournament will take place later this year.
The tournament features the six continental champions in addition to the World Cup winner and host country. The eight teams are divided into two groups, with the top two advancing to the semifinals.
"This event is more than just a curtain-raiser for what is to come in 2014," FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke said. "Yes, it is an important operational test for the country and host cities, but at the same time it showcases football at the highest level."
Five teams have secured their spot for next year's competition — Asian champion Japan, CONCACAF Gold Cup winner Mexico, South American champion Uruguay, World Cup winner Spain and host Brazil. The Oceania champion will be decided on June 10, the European champion on July 1 and the Africa Cup of Nations winner in February 2013.
"We are committed to delivering the greatest FIFA Confederations Cup ever," said former Brazil striker Ronaldo, a member of Brazil's local World Cup organizing committee. "It is a big challenge for the six host cities, who have worked so hard to come to this point. But their effort will surely pay off with memorable matches, great celebrations and the huge international awareness that the tournament will raise for these cities."
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Calarossa Village, Northern Sardinia
Within easy reach of the beach, Calarossa Village is in Trinita d'Agultu e Vignola (Costa Paradiso), close to La Marinedda Beach, Isola Rossa Beach, and Spiaggia di Li Cossi. Additional regional attractions include Baia Ostina and Church of St. Lucia.
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Calarossa Village has 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, and a children's pool. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Dining options at this Trinita d'Agultu e Vignola apartment include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Additional amenities include a children's club, spa services, and a grocery/convenience store. Complimentary self parking is available onsite for guests.
Rooms open to balconies or patios. The 400 guestrooms at Calarossa Village include hair dryers and ceiling fans. All units have kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Housekeeping is offered once per stay.
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 400 rooms
- Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Children's club
- Pets allowed *
- Restrictions apply *
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free self parking
- Free beach shuttle
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- Children's club
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Free beach shuttle
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Children's pool
- Fitness facilities
- Outdoor tennis courts 3
- Spa services on site
- Playground on site
- Windsurfing nearby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
In the room
- Ceiling fan
- Balcony or patio
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchenette
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Housekeeping - once per stay
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If--be dissolved
(εαν--καταλυθη). Third class condition, εαν and first aorist passive subjunctive. The very word used (καταλυω) for striking
down a tent.
50275027 To be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven (το οικητηριον ημων το εξ ουρανου επενδυσασθα). First aorist middle infinitive of late verb επενδυω, double compound (επ, εν) to put upon oneself. Cf. επενδυτης for a fisherman's linen blouse or upper garment (Joh 21:7 ). Οικητηριον is old word used here of the spiritual body as the abode of the spirit. It is a mixed metaphor (putting on as garment the dwelling-place).
Being clothed
(ενδυσαμενο). First aorist middle participle, having put on the garment.
Not for that we would be unclothed
(εφ' ω ου θελομεν εκδυσασθα). Rather, "For that (εφ' ω) we do not wish to put off the clothing, but to put it on" (αλλ' επενδυσασθα).
The transposition of the negative ου weakens the sense. Paul does not wish to be a mere disembodied spirit without his spiritual
50305030 At home in the body (ενδημουντες εν τω σωματ). Rare verb ενδημεω from ενδημος (one among his own people as opposed to εκδημος, one away from home). Both εκδημεω (more common in the old Greek) and ενδημεω occur in the papyri with the contrast made by Paul here.
We are of good courage
(θαρρουμεν). Good word for cheer and same root as θαρσεω (Mt 9:2,22
). Cheer up.
We make it our aim
(φιλοτιμουμεθα). Old and common verb, present middle, from φιλοτιμος (φιλοσ, τιμη, fond of honour), to act from love of honour,
to be ambitious in the good sense (1Th 4:11; 2Co 5:9; Ro 15:20
). The Latin ambitio has a bad sense from ambire, to go both ways to gain one's point.
Before the judgment-seat of Christ
(εμπροσθεν του βηματος του Χριστου). Old word βημα, a step (from βαινω), a platform, the seat of the judge (Mt 27:19
). Christ is Saviour, Lord, and Judge of us all (τους παντας, the all).
The fear of the Lord
(τον φοβον του Κυριου). Many today regard this a played-out motive, but not so Paul. He has in mind verse
10 with the picture of the judgment seat of Christ.
As giving you occasion of glorying
(αφορμην διδοντες υμιν καυχηματος). An old Greek word (απο, ορμη, onset, rush), a base of operations, material with which
to glory, as we say "a tip" only much more.
50375037 Whether we are beside ourselves (ειτε εξεστημεν). Second aorist active indicative of εξιστημ, old verb, here to stand out of oneself (intransitive) from εκστασις, ecstasy, comes as in Mr 5:42 . It is literary plural, for Paul is referring only to himself. See on 1:6 for ειτε--ειτε. It is a condition of the first class and Paul assumes as true the charge that he was crazy (if I was crazy) for the sake of argument. Festus made it later (Ac 26:24 ). He spoke with tongues (1Co 14:18 ) and had visions (2Co 12:1-6 ) which probably the Judaizers used against him. A like charge was made against Jesus (Mr 3:21 ). People often accuse those whom they dislike with being a bit off.
The love of Christ
(η αγαπη του Χριστου). Subjective genitive, Christ's love for Paul as shown by verse
50395039 Should no longer live unto themselves (ινα μηκετ εαυτοις ζωσιν). The high doctrine of Christ's atoning death carries a correspondingly high obligation on the part of those who live because of him. Selfishness is ruled out by our duty to live "unto him who for their sakes died and rose again."
(απο του νυν). From the time that we gained this view of Christ's death for us.
A new creature
(καινη κτισις). A fresh start is made (καινη). Κτισις is the old word for the act of creating (Ro 1:20
), but in N.T. by metonymy it usually bears the notion of κτισμα, the thing created or creature as here.
Who reconciled us to himself through Christ
(του καταλλαξαντος ημας εαυτω δια Χριστου). Here Paul uses one of his great doctrinal words, καταλλασσω, old word for exchanging
coins. Διαλλασσω, to change one's mind, to reconcile, occurs in N.T. only in Mt 5:24
though in papyri (Deissmann, Light from the Ancient East, p. 187), and common in Attic. Καταλλασσω is old verb, but more frequent in later writers. We find συναλλασσω in Ac 7:26
and αποκαταλλασσω in Col 1:20f.; Eph 2:16
and the substantive καταλλαγη in Ro 5:11; 11:15
as well as here. It is hard to discuss this great theme without apparent contradiction. God's love (Joh 3:16
) provided the means and basis for man's reconciliation to God against whom he had sinned. It is all God's plan because of
his love, but God's own sense of justice had to be satisfied (Ro 3:26
) and so God gave his Son as a propitiation for our sins (Ro 3:25; Col 1:20; 1Jo 2:2; 4:10
). The point made by Paul here is that God needs no reconciliation, but is engaged in the great business of reconciling us
to himself. This has to be done on God's terms and is made possible through (δια) Christ.
To wit, that
(ως οτ). Latin puts it quoniam quidem. It is an unclassical idiom, but occurs in the papyri and inscriptions (Moulton, Prol., p. 212; Robertson, Grammar, p. 1033). It is in Es 4:14
. See also 2Co 11:21; 2Th 2:2
. It probably means "how that."
We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ
(υπερ Χριστου ουν πρεσβευομεν). Old word from πρεσβυς, an old man, first to be an old man, then to be an ambassador (here
and Eph 6:20
with εν αλυση in a chain added), common in both senses in the Greek. "The proper term in the Greek East for the Emperor's
Legate" (Deissmann, Light from the Ancient East, p. 374), in inscriptions and papyri. So Paul has a natural pride in using this dignified term for himself and all ministers.
The ambassador has to be persona grata with both countries (the one that he represents and the one to which he goes). Paul was Christ's Legate to act in his behalf and in his stead.
Him who knew no sin
(τον μη γνοντα αμαρτιαν). Definite claim by Paul that Jesus did not commit sin, had no personal acquaintance (μη γνοντα,
second aorist active participle of γινωσκω) with it. Jesus made this claim for himself (Joh 8:46
). This statement occurs also in 1Pe 2:22; Heb 4:15; 7:26; 1Jo 3:5
. Christ was and is "a moral miracle" (Bernard) and so more than mere man.
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Maybe you folks can help
This may not be the right place to post this but I am in need of some help.I collect puses and I have many like over a 100/s.what,how can i store them,I thought about a coat tree but i would need alot of them.,i have them in plastic boxes but they look too pile up.So can anyone think of me a good ideal.thanks judy
Purses? Is that it? LOL. I often leave out letters when I'm typing. Must not press down hard enough all the time.
I don't know if I could collect purses because when displayed they would have to be dusted and I hate to dust but still if that is your thing - where there is a will, there is a way.
You know what a Shaker peg rack is? I see them in craft stores all the time. Not too expensive and they are easy to paint up. The pegs are usually 4 or more inches apart and have a knob type ending so things don't slip off too easily.
If I had to display purses and they had handles I'd get three or so of these Shader peg racks and paint them the color of the wall I was going to attach them to and go for it. Paint a couple of coats of paint on the racks, finish off with two coats of Minwax polycrylic and put them on the wall one above the other (and other and other) and hang purses to my hearts content.
You already have a lot of purses so you might consider hanging only evening purses in the winter, straw purses for summer, colored purses for spring, or just single colors of purses per season, (single shades of one color displays are supposed to be the most eye pleasing) and so on. You'd rotate your collection and could dust them before you put them away (what's three months of dust, eh?) Ta Da!
The hardest part might be deciding how far apart to hang the peg racks but you could masking tape a few up on the wall or masking tape like sizes of dark paper on the wall to see how it would look before you start. You'd know if you liked the look or not!
Jois, Great idea on the shaker peg racks. And they don't cost that much. I saw in a magazine where they had some old vintage purses hanging on the wall. It was a cute display. I like the idea of changing out the purses with the seasons. I think they would be neat displayed with them opened and having some old gloves or scarves hanging out of them. I have also seen floral arrangements made in them. You could do them in silk and change with the seasons. If you would like them all out, how about dispaying them in different rooms. In the bathroom you could have guest towels in them. Use them to display some magazines. This way you are displaying them and they are also being useful. Would love to see pics of your collection.
sorry guys i have had carpel tunnel surgery and waiting to have another one.i am leaving letterws out but can't hekp it.please bear with me and try to make out what i am saying.my hands are very painful.YES PURSES HANDBAGS!!Thanks Firstjois for letting javern understand what i was trying to type.,i am glad you caught on to it and you over looked my mistake.thanks for your help.i will take your ideals and figure out how to store my puses oops purses.judy
Some great display ideas here, Judy. Maybe what you may need to do is store most of them, and have just a portion of them on display at a time... preferably a 'theme' grouping... pastels at Easter, red-white-blue for patriotic holidays, those with tooled leather together, those with rhinestones/sequins/glitz together... and so on. That way you could really enjoy them for their beauty, a few at a time.
I really like Jois idea... displaying them by season or color. Are they vintage purses?
I just saw a jewelry making show where the artist stored her silver in a little purse.
I have two beaded purses that belonged to my mom... they just hang on the hall tree. But each of them have little keepsakes in them... junk jewelry, white gloves from the 40's, a handkerchief, etc. My daughters used them for their proms so they're extra meaningful now.
Here's an idea for six purses... You're on your own for the other 94 :)
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How Do We Measure Learning?
Published: December 13, 1999
To the Editor:
In ''One Standard Doesn't Fit All'' (Lessons column, Dec. 8), Richard Rothstein revives the ''bell curve'' as a tool to evaluate the new standards movement in education. Unfortunately, the ''bell curve'' has contributed for decades to acceptance of mediocre education for the majority of our children and failure for millions at the bottom of the curve.
People don't accept the bell curve to determine how many children should learn to walk or talk. The standards revolution now sweeping the country is based on getting all children up to an acceptable educational level. It is legitimate to debate whether New York's Regents exams are the best way to define or measure this level, but we should not look to the bell curve for an answer.
Staten Island, Dec. 8, 1999
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Beat It! Canal Street Lessons Poem by STANLEY PACION
Let me comment on our Western tradition;
Money talks, all else, why it walks!
Now, in this, mine, particular scene,
Sam is key. He's the boss;
Get it, the king of the thing.
But conduct, also, counts.
Say 'Hello! Good morning, ma'am! '
Do not forget, 'Hey babe, how you doing? '
And behind this deportment, be doctrinaire.
Remember, keep matters simple.
Talk three topics in one person:
Pussy, the weather and always include
A word or two about sports,
Otherwise masculinity might open to question.
And let us say what things soever the law says,
Get an invoice,
And make sure to write it all in carbon.
Fair and square, it's hard to trick in duplicate.
I believe, was it not, Saint Simon, who teaches?
'To each according to his need, and
From each get a copy, every transaction.'
Careful with Leo; he is hooked up,
High as a kite and looking for trouble,
He may not remember
Or how he spoke one day or the other.
And Bernie, he's the intellectual type.
Figure, a perverse will,
Which easily collects oddball systems,
All kinds schemes and fast notions,
A knavery prone to ruse,
And comfortable when others feel a moral obliquity.
Don't be surprised if he pulls a scan,
Runs your torso with some sort of electromagnetic wand,
Checks and sees, whether you're wearing a wire.
With him, it's best to show that you are thinking,
Try to offer a course of action,
Good for today and having potential for tomorrow.
Bernie values clever
Far more the than actual accrual of dollars.
That basement desk with the single light bulb above it,
A hanging one-switch receptacle on a wire,
No shade, what reason to adorn it?
Send the lawsuits down the wooden, threadbare steps,
Another time's forgotten space,
To the bottom, the barely paved, beaten concrete floor.
Let them see the worn out cushion,
The damaged seat of the metal chair,
The desk at a tilt, one leg broken,
And, then, let them contemplate,
If even for a moment,
The awful empty, the cement,
The unadorned cellar's walls.
Have a laugh at process servers' expense,
What a nasty drollery Bernie had authored!
And should you go out for a drink,
Keep an eye on Bob whose favored fun,
Slip you a Mickey and laugh while you fall,
Knock your head on the barroom floor.
And Georgie, why he carries a box blade,
He might act to settle a score,
Good Lawd, what a whore!
Sell! Sell! Keep ends tight! And sell!
Today we have diamonds, tomorrow the world!
Say hey, Willie Mays, you're the greatest,
And now the world knows it!
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Ordonez - 2 HRs
Bay - 4 hits
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S: J. Borowski (3)
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Murphy singled to right, Young scored, Hamilton to third.
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Kinsler singled to center, Byrd scored, Shelton to third.
|2nd Inning
Aubrey safe at first on 2nd baseman Kinsler's fielding error, Francisco scored.
|3rd Inning
Ben Francisco (2) 3 run shot to left off Feldman, Sizemore, Hafner scored.
|6th Inning
Jhonny Peralta (9) solo shot to left off Feldman.


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April 23, 2015 | 10:00 am EST - 11:30 am EST
100 S. Biscayne Blvd., Seventh Floor, Miami, FL 33131
April is Small Business Month at SBA South Florida District Office! Join us for this presentation about creating joint ventures. Small companies might not be able to successfully bid on a large ...
April 23, 2015 | 10:00 am EST - 1:00 pm EST
Peachtree Center/Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree St, NE, Suite 1900, Atlanta, GA 30303
General information will be provided on the following SBA programs and services:
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), 8(a) Business Development, Government Contracting, Women-Owned ...
Registration Required
April 23, 2015 | 10:30 am PST - 11:30 am PST
2401 4th Avenue, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98121
Word of mouth marketing is important but how do you get your customers to toot your horn? Learn how to be more successful by connecting with your audience in new ways, how to help your customers ...
April 23, 2015 | 11:30 am EST - 12:00 pm EST
Choosing the right business structure can be confusing. Join our accounting expert Joetta Kuhn, CPA as she discusses key differences and answers your questions.
April 23, 2015 | 12:00 pm PST - 1:00 pm PST
What you need to know to create a usable cash flow plan for the life of your business. In this class you will learn why it is important to create and regularly use a cash flow plan, what comprises a ...
April 23, 2015 | 12:00 pm CST - 1:15 pm CST
2510 14th St. , Suite 103, Gulfport , MS 39501
A detailed overview and discussion of SBA Loan Guaranty Programs.
April 23, 2015 | 1:00 pm EST - 2:00 pm EST
International shipping can be tedious and overwhelming -- and quickly draw down profits. This webinar will outline everything business need to know about shipping internationally with ease!
April 23, 2015 | 1:00 pm CST - 3:00 pm CST
12345 College, Overland Park, KS 66210
Learn how to set up payroll items, enter employee information, create a payroll schedule, create paychecks, track and pay payroll tax liabilities, and print payroll tax returns and annual W-2s. ...
April 23, 2015 | 1:00 pm EST - 4:00 pm EST
Parkview Towers, 1150 First Avenue, Suite 1001, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Would you like to know how to become certified as a Women Owned Small Business, SBA HubZone Progam and SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program? Then come to our FREE Certification Workshops.
April 23, 2015 | 1:00 pm EST - 3:00 pm EST
42-35 Main St, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355
Speaker: Ms. Man-Li Lin, Supervisory Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Learn the format and contents of a profitable business plan and the ...
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