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Scroll of Life, Tree of Life, book of life...they all basically mean the same thing.
Hi allThe option I'm considering is that the book of life is a running record, an 'up to the date register' of those who are 'spiritually alive' at any given moment in time.We know from scripture that God amends the book by blotting names out, I see no reason why He does not write names in when they become alive in Christ.
I've finally gone over and done some looking at another Christian site, where there's an interesting discussion going on about this topic. The discussion has several facets, but one of them has to do with whether names ever added to the Book of Life (especially after being blotted out) are ever added back in, and where's the Biblical accounting of that. Also, when are names put there to begin (or end) with?
A few points here to consider:1. Maybe its helpful to realize what the book of life is used for: it determines who is thrown into the lake or fire. Of course we who believe in UR understand that many are thrown into the lake of fire, and it is ultimately for their own good.
2. Saul/Paul had two names. He was Saul the persecutor who was converted into Paul the apostle. Certainly Saul was not written in the book of life, but we can guess that Paul was. Yet it was the same person - just old nature vs. new nature. Anyone converted is given a new name - it is that name that is written in the book of life perhaps, not the old name?
3. What is the book of life? Some translations call it the the book of life of the lamb. I read somewhere that a better translation is the book of the life of the lamb - ie. the book of life is symbolically Christ. It is a book of Christ's life. Those not in the book of life are not in Christ - they go into the lake of fire. We know that. Yet we know all will be made alive in Christ, each in their own order - Christ came to save sinners - the lost - all people - the world. Each in their own order is important to remember here.
so again lego, this seems where some of Paul's descriptions of ultimate reconciliation goes beyond and/or addresses some different things than ("Revelations") The Unveiling of Jesus Christ.
So, does anyone have more insight specifically into the Book of Life? When names are added, what does blotted out mean
Some think it's a record of who's saved. Personally, I don't think so.
it is not my intention to stir too much up...
I created the thread, because I had never heard or read on study on it. The first thing I thought was good was to gather all the verses that mention the Book of Life. Then rather than trying to fit in any theology, doctrine or assumptions I tried to make a list of that which can be know from the verses alone.
For example, the Word ONLY shows addition to the Book of Life BEFORE the foundation of the world. It only speaks of writing in the past.
After the foundation, ONLY subtraction is used.
Some may say "But He has to add in." The problem with that is that the Bible makes no mention of that.
If it's NOT a record of who's saved, then "grafted back in" is not synonymous with 'written back in."
It would actually be synonymous with "not blotted." Again, it's only subtraction, never addition.
JabcatQuoteSo, does anyone have more insight specifically into the Book of Life? When names are added, what does blotted out meanI created the thread, because I had never heard or read on study on it. Well, it is not my intention to stir too much up, but since I created that thread, I thought I should comment, at least once.
Who do you think it is a record of?
The Book is more of a Book of the Called, and not a Book of just the chosen. That's why there is a winnowing or blotting or deleting process, but not an adding process.


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On Saturday, September 7, Mad River Disc will host the fourth annual Mad Hatter Tournament at Brooks Field in Warren. Players of all abilities are welcome to join in a fun day of Ultimate Frisbee in The Valley with proceeds from the event benefitting the People's Health and Wellness Clinic of Central Vermont.
Mad River Disc builds community and encourages friendly competition by—in addition to hosting the Mad Hatter Tournament—hosting weekly Ultimate Frisbee pickup games throughout the year. Games take place on Mondays at 6 p.m. at Brooks Field in Warren and on Thursdays at noon at Flemer Field in Waitsfield.


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PHILADELPHIA -- 2011-07-19 after a brake flush done at this store service area Colorado Springs 135 North Academy Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. 2011-08-04 vehicle's brakes completely seized and locked up. Patrol vehicle towed to store. Store reports back there has been a contamination of the brake fluid that they had put in our agency's vehicle. And the store in question had been the last to handle said vehicle. Store manager states that the full ABS and brake system is damaged and he will do me a quote for repair. I cannot believe we take a vehicle to their organization for a $62.99 brake flush.
And they put contaminated brake fluid in vehicle and expect our organization to pay $4500 to $5000 to replace and repair it all and the ABS. There is something seriously wrong when something like this happens. Definitely crook's desired outcome.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA -- Last year my brakes needed to be replaced so we went to Pep Boys where we bought the front brakes for my 2001 Chev Cavalier. We were told they had life warranty so we used my dad's Pep Boys reward card and used his phone number for the warranty information. But when we went back on July 3rd this year we were told they were not under warranty even though they did have a small deep scratches. They said worn out brakes are not under warranty. When they tried to look up the information using my dad's number, ** kept saying he was not in the system. My dad speaks Spanish but does understands and can speak some English.
My dad was telling the representative we had bought several other car parts and have always gives his phone number for warranty. ** my dad then found his rewards card and his name came up right away!!!!!! ** who was also at the front said "here we go again" and said he was going to get a Spanish associate from the tire department, to better explain the warranty policy. The representative that was looking at my dad's information told us that since the brakes were not installed by them that they wouldn't be able to warranty them because there was no telling what had happened to the brakes.
I then replied they had never said that when the brakes were bought. We then spoke with the Spanish speaking tire associate who said there were deep tiny scratches that they would be under warranty but that they did not have them in stock. So he called another location and said they would have them Friday morning by 9am. Since I had a car with no brakes I missed work on Friday and we (my dad and I) went to Pep Boys to pick up the brakes. We were told again that the brakes were not under warranty after going back and forth we were back at square one again.
Why didn't they inform us that they were going back on their word and not honoring our warranty instead of making us drive there only to argue? We went to Auto Zone where we bought some brakes for $40 and were told they would have lifetime warranty and that we should get them changed out before they get really worn out or get cracks since it could be dangerous. Not only did Pep Boys not keep their word and promises but they cost me money - having to call off - and time! Someone should teach them some real customer service! My dad then called Pep Boys Corp to file a compliant only to be told that they would return his call within 48 hrs.
Only to get a call a week later from the same person we spoke with at the local phx location! The manager just said he was going to speak with the associate. How does that help the fact that I lost a full days of work, money and time?
MANSFIELD, OHIO -- I took my 1997 Buick Century to the Mansfield, Ohio location due to brake light being on. Once they checked it out they ended up replacing the pads and two of the rotors and bled the system. My total bill for the service was 221.00. When I got in the car to leave, I noticed the brake light was still on and went back to service desk to check on it. They told me since I didn't tell them to reset the light it would be 75.00 service charge to do so. When I tried to explain I came into their shop due to light and only a complete moron would think I would have to tell them to reset it, they informed me, it would be 75 dollars on light stays on. It stays on.. A TOTAL AND COMPLETE RIP OFF.
QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA -- I was sold the Bronze brake service and alignment. The brake service included pad replacement along with rotor resurfacing. The cost was $129.99 of which $29.99 were parts. In their description of the service it includes machining of the brake rotors. This was not done so I paid $100 for them just to install pads. I later I was told by a mechanic working there that rotors are never resurfaced as their machine is not working properly. So anyone buying this service is getting ripped off. I also purchased an alignment and after driving away the steering wheel was still not centered.
I wrote my mileage down before going in and the mileage was the same when I picked it up. You would think the car would have been road tested after getting brakes replaced and an alignment. I will never go back.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -- First of all I will start by admitting the only reason Pep Boys has repeatedly disappointment my family and myself is because we were stupid enough to get pulled back in with their coupons and discounts. We have had almost every repair done to our three cars at this particular location (Oak Park, IL) and it has really cost lots of what I now believe were unnecessary repairs! After the last two incidents we are vowing to NEVER give them another hard earned dollar! We took our daughter's car in for what we thought was needing new tires due to an alignment issue.
After their inspection, we needed four new tires, struts and the alignment for a total of $900.00. Not having the cash on hand, decided to find a tire shop to get the new tires were new, we needed as well as a second opinion. To our pleasant surprise, my daughter's car only needed the two tires. Her car did NOT need struts or the alignment! The second and last straw for Pep Boys in the eyes of our family is I am on my way out to runs errands as most of us do on Sat & Suns and my oil light turns on and we just had an oil change no more than 2 months ago. So after my husband takes a look at it, Pep Boys did not tighten the oil filter and I have been driving with no oil.
God only knows.... my light just turned on today so hopefully I did not blow my engine! :( Pep Boys you're a perfect candidate for the BBB.
LANGLEY PARK, MARYLAND -- I wanted my brake pad checked which was what I was told I need for the winter but when they told me I need a rotor and another pad I never thought it will be double charged. I live about a block away and my wife warned me that the store is a rip off. I went there anyway but 3 hours later and my bill came out to be $325.65 for brake pads and oil change. I was given 3 separate wrong keys to my car and just went to pick up my car which was just sitting idly on their ramp without being challenged or asked any question. Anyone could have picked up my car just like that and just make away with it.
Please be aware the economy is tough but these guys will never get my dollar again or anyone I know. It is pitiful.
ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA -- First Time at PEP BOYS Service, I called Pep Boys to get an estimate for my rear brake pads and rotors replacement. They quoted my at $192. When I got a call from them, they told me that my front rotors were missing. I told them this is my first brakes replacement since I bought my new 2009 Honda Accord. How can this happen for all this times. They told me maybe it came from car manufacturer like this which I never heard of. When I asked them further, they told me that my front rotors have black dots on them. So apparently they cannot make me to replace the front rotors and brake pads.
However, they told me that my rear brake pads and rotors replacement is now $215.89. When I went to pick up my car, the price was increasing to $237.95. I guess when they cannot make you pay for more repair. They jack up the price. This shop is very dishonest. I would not recommend to anyone to go to this PEP BOYS SHOP.
LAUREL, MARYLAND -- I was driving my son's car from Florida to Maine for him and lost my brakes on I95. Was towed from Maryland welcome center to Laurel MD Pep Boys arriving at 2:30 pm Friday October 1st. Car examined and was told they would have it fixed and have me on the road by 9pm 10/1 for a whopping $856.00. At 8:30 that night was advised that they needed to order parts and they would get me on my way on 10/2 by 12 noon so I went to a nearby motel. I let them know I had to get to Maine asap and my flight back to FL would leave from ME on Tuesday 10/5.
There's not enough room on this site to go into the details of what transpired but to make a long story short, they ordered the wrong parts 3 times (and blamed me a 51 year old woman for this). The manager and district manager were rude, condescending, call me a liar, shouted at me in the store in front of customers and brought me to tears. And the real kicker is that the whole time they were ordering the parts 3 times mind you, they had them right there in the store to begin with.
They did offer a lousy 10% discount, never did offer an apology or show any empathy for my situation - a 51 year old woman stranded for 4 days while Pep Boys orders wrong parts all the while blaming me for not knowing the correct parts to order. This cost me $1400.00 plus with hotels, rescheduling flights, missing work etc. They then offered a $150.00 money order to be mailed to me, which I never received, and when I called them they again tried to insinuate that I was being dishonest and it was delivered October 12.
Well Pep Boys I never received this money order and will now focus on letting everyone I know about this ordeal and I will ask them to share this with others as well. After all I really don't want any other old ladies to end up going through what I went through. And for the record, ZERO STARS.
E. PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND -- I started my business with them by stating I've been taught to ask, whatever gets replaced on my vehicle, I want in a box when I pick up the car. I needed brakes. Long story short, 3 days later and $685, they said 2 of my calipers were frozen. I needed an air cleaner because "it looked like something was living in it" and an oil change. They didn't have the old air cleaner for me so I made them, after much complaining, remove the air-cleaner from the bill. So I got it for free. But that's only $25 so it's a very small win for the informed consumer. 2 of the pads didn't really need to be changed.
The seized calipers are probably because that the pads showed a big gouge on one side from where they used a single screwdriver to spread apart the caliper, instead of a caliper spreading tool. This probably caused the alleged caliper seize. I've done my own brakes numerous times in the past, I'm no pro, but I know if you don't apply even pressure to both sides of the pad while spreading it, it can cause damage. Anyway, they also lost my remote locker/unlocker which was initially with the key. (They did eventually find it, but still!!!)
They have a charge (sku#4120) for, and I quote "costs and profits to the motor vehicle repair facility for miscellaneous shop supplies (and fluids)". I know that when dealerships charge you $6 for a can of brake cleaner, (for example) they use 3-5 squirts and put the can back on the shelf and charge the next person the same, and the next person - using the same can. So I've been taught to get the remainder of the said cans or bottles. This is your lawful right. Pep Boys gets around this by the computer automatically figuring in a percentage.
This also includes, according to them, compressed air, hydraulic lift, rags, wear & tear on their equipment, grease etc. This is such a total scam it's preposterous. And I am in the process of writing to their CEO and complaining. There is no shortage of complete horror stories about Pep Boys. And no surprise they are not part of the B.B.B. Save your time and aggravation and go elsewhere for your service. Talk to people and find a local mechanic that's trustworthy. It may cost a few dollars more from time to time, but it's worth it. I know, my dad used to be one of those trusty mechanics who didn't make a whole lot of money but never had an unhappy customer.
And to top it off, they still charged me for a bottle of brake fluid. Brake jobs require brake fluid, it should be part of the price. But alas, Pep Boys loves money, anyway they can get it. Always ask for your old parts and remaining fluid/spray beforehand. Good luck.
IRVING, TEXAS -- On 5/19/06 I accompanied a friend to Pep Boys in Irving, TX to get his brake pads replaced at the advertised price of $69.99 per axle. When he asked about it, the clerk said something like, "Oh, you don't want to get the $69.99 brake job! We don't take the time to smooth the pads on those. After a few days, your brakes will start squealing. If you bring it back, we won't be able to fix it. You need to get the $149 brake job." When I asked if we could still get the $69.99 brake job, the manager came over and started another sales pitch, something like, "Well, we can do it for you, but you won't be happy with it, etc."
When I asked him why his company even advertised the $69.99 brake service if the quality was so bad, he said I would have to ask the corporate headquarters about that. When I told him politely that I disagreed with this type of sales tactic, that it seemed like "bait-and-switch" to me, he became angry and said quite loudly that since we didn't seem to trust them, we should go find another shop to do our repairs. So we did. According to the Federal Trade Commission, in "Guides Against Bait Advertising," this behavior is illegal.
"Sec. 238.3 Discouragement of purchase of advertised merchandise. No act or practice should be engaged in by an advertiser to discourage the purchase of the advertised merchandise as part of a bait scheme to sell other merchandise. Among acts or practices which will be considered in determining if an advertisement is a bona fide offer are: (a) The refusal to show, demonstrate, or sell the product offered in accordance with the terms of the offer, (b) The disparagement by acts or words of the advertised product or the disparagement of the guarantee, credit terms, availability of service, repairs or parts, or in any other respect, in connection with it,"
Also, before the brakes discussion, they had tried to sell my friend a $95 "tune up", where they would do nothing more than check fluid levels and replace 6 spark plugs. This also seemed like a scheme to make money off consumers who are ignorant about car repairs. This was my first experience with Pep Boys and will be my last. Companies who violate laws and business ethics like this should prosecuted and put out of business.


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Stonewall was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against Section 28 of the Local Government Act.
Section 28 was an offensive piece of legislation designed to prevent the so-called 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools; as well as stigmatising lesbian, gay and bisexual people it also galvanised the LGBT community.
The aim from the outset was to create a professional lobbying group that would prevent such attacks on lesbians, gay men and bisexual people from ever occurring again. Stonewall has subsequently put the case for equality on the mainstream political agenda by winning support within all the main political parties and now has offices in England, Scotland and Wales.
Stonewall is renowned for its campaigning and lobbying. Some major successes include helping achieve the equalisation of the age of consent, lifting the ban on LGB people serving in the military, securing legislation allowing same-sex couples to adopt and the repeal of Section 28. More recently Stonewall has helped secure civil partnerships and then equal marriage and ensured the recent Equality Act protected lesbian, gay and bisexual people in terms of goods and services.
Stonewall has an almost unique framework for a campaigning organisation in that individual stakeholders and donors are not 'members'. This was part of the organisation's original vision, in order to protect our capacity to be nimble both politically and operationally. Our Chief Executive has said: "We are not a 'democratic' organisation, in that we would never be satisfied to think that a position we took was based on the views of 51% of gay people, while 49% did not agree. We seek to develop all our work, and policy positions where appropriate, by building as wide a consensus as possible among lesbian, gay and bisexual people."
Stonewall also works with a whole range of agencies to address the needs of lesbians, gay men and bisexual people in the wider community. Our Diversity Champions programme offers advice and support to over 650 organisations including IBM, Barclays, Barnardo's, DCLG and the Royal Navy.
Stonewall's Education for All campaign, launched in January 2005, helps tackle homophobia and homophobic bullying in schools and works with a wide coalition of groups.
More recently Stonewall has formed partnerships with organisations outside Parliament to ensure the rights and needs of lesbians, gay men and bisexual people are addressed in the wider community.
Stonewall has also raised public awareness in terms of civil partnership, through our Get Hitched guide, and on the changes to the employment regulations relating to sexual orientation through guides for both employers and employees.
In addition Stonewall promotes new research on issues such as hate crime, lesbian health and homophobic bullying in schools.
Our offices in Scotland and Wales further our work across a range of activities and work alongside local projects to develop LGB communities.
On 23 September 2003 we were granted charitable status (Charity Registration Number 1101255).
Alongside this expansion, our highly professional staff team has grown and is sustained by a committed band of dedicated volunteers and thousands of individuals the length and breadth of the UK.
Stonewall receives no public funding and raises all its money itself in a range of ways including donations, sponsorship, and fundraising events.
Click here to find out how you can help Stonewall.
Stonewall is a member of the Equality and Diversity Forum, a network of national organisations committed to progress on age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, and sexual orientation issues.
The trading name of Stonewall is Stonewall Equality Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 02412299.
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BioLogos Basics Video #8: Genetics
Some of the strongest evidence for the common ancestry of all life forms comes from genetics.
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Some of the strongest evidence for the common ancestry of all life forms comes from genetics.
In common English usage, "theory" means something like "guess" or "hunch". In science, however, a theory is an idea that has stood the test of time.
Though the fossil record does not include every plant and animal that ever lived, it provides substantial evidence for the common descent of life via evolution. The fossil record is a remarkable gift for the study of nature.
The word evolution can be used in many ways, but in biology, it means descent with modification. In other words, small modifications occur at the genetic level (i.e. in DNA) when a new generation descends from its parents. Over many generations these modifications can result in significant differences from the ancestral population.
The more research that is done on DNA, the more evidence we find that all life is related.
Is evolution driven mainly by random genetic variation, or are there other factors at play? Michael Burdett reviews the scientific debate.
Many of this week's science links happen at the wondrous intersection of mystery and discovery.
Written by BioLogos Fellow of Biology Dennis Venema, this series of posts is intended as a basic introduction to the science of evolution for non-specialists.
Congratulations to the 37 winners of the Evolution & Christian Faith (ECF) grants competition! ECF is a new BioLogos program designed to support projects and network-building among scholars, church leaders, and parachurch organizations.
Although committed to the principle of sola Scriptura, Calvin recognized that the Bible would have been written in terms its original recipients would have understood. Calvin inherited the medieval cosmology of his time, a way of viewing the world heavily influenced by Greek thought and one which was about to receive shocks from astronomers such as Copernicus and Galileo. But not just yet.
A common argument leveled against the theory of evolution is that scientists have not been able to produce transitional fossils that show the change of one species into another. In this podcast, we address a common misconception about what transitional fossils actually are.
The BioLogos Foundation explains to the findings of the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) project and responds to the claims that its discoveries challenge the theory of evolution, especially regarding so-called "junk DNA".
Gregg Davidson and Ken Wolgemuth seek to remove the stumbling block of the Genesis flood in this four part series. Though many believe in an ancient world-wide flood, the evidence given does not hold up to geological scrutiny, but points rather to something regional instead. It is their hope that Christians will not walk away from faith in Christ simply because a global flood is not supported by science. Looking at natural phenomena like the Grand Canyon, salt beds, and fossil deposits, they reveal reasons for these deposits and structures while showing that their origin did not stem from a violent flood that covered the planet.
The Denisovans, an extinct hominid group that interbred with modern humans, made the news again lately with the publication of a more detailed study of their genome. One of the many interesting findings was that the Denisovans share the same chromosome 2 fusion that modern humans have.
Considering the immense popularity of "Darwin's finches", it is quite surprising to learn that Charles Darwin himself had very little to say about them. In fact, it was actually David Lack, one century later, who conducted the critical research that immortalized the finches in biology textbooks and popular lore.
In this series, James Kidder provides an intriguing study on transitional fossils and the evolutionary history of modern humans. He begins by discussing the fossil record, explaining how new forms are classified. He then explains the physically distinguishing trait of humankind—bipedalism. From the discovery of Ardipithecus, the earliest known hominin, to the australopithecines, the most prolific hominin, Kidder focuses on the discovery, the anatomy, and the interpretation of these ancestral remains.
There are two opposite errors which need to be countered about the fossil record: 1) that it is so incomplete as to be of no value in interpreting patterns and trends in the history of life, and 2) that it is so good that we should expect a relatively complete record of the details of evolutionary transitions within all or most lineages.
One of the challenges for discussing evolution within evangelical Christian circles is that there is widespread confusion about how evolution actually works. In this installment we explore how evolution is a theory in the scientific sense, how it is supported by converging lines of evidence, and how it can make accurate predictions about the natural world, using whale evolution as an example.


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Department of English
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English Department
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The Writing Center is a collaborative learning program dedicated to providing one-on-one assistance to student writers. Students come to the center for help at various stages of the writing process. In a writing conference, tutors help students clarify their thinking and develop their ideas. Tutors also help students find strategies for improving organization, grammar, and punctuation. They will work with any written piece, from essays and reviews to research papers and personal statements. The Writing Center also provides a library of handbooks, style manuals, and textbooks for the first-year composition courses.
We're in the Idaho Commons, Third Floor, Room 323 - between the Honors Program and the Career Center.
To schedule an appointment, call 885-6644 or drop by during our open hours.
Spring Semester 2015 Schedule
Monday through Thursday
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Review: 'Skyfall' is thinking man's Bond
James Bond shows more character in 23rd film
If you like your Bond movies shaken not stirred, "Skyfall" may be a bit too cerebral for you. The Bond girls are brainier, while the depth of James Bond's nature as a cold-blooded killer is explored in more depth than we've seen the character tackle previously. The usually tough-as-nails Bond tackles some childhood issues, including the pain of abandonment.
There's still the sex, danger, beautiful people and exotic locales (and don't forget an unforgettable movie theme, this time by Adele) that are a given for a 007 film. But this, the 23rd James Bond adventure, goes out of its way to shoot on all cylinders.
Daniel Craig, who may just be the most sensitive James Bond yet, can handle the drama of the emotionally charged "Skyfall" as well as the spills and chills. He's able to help draw us into his attachment between Bond and M (Judi Dench in her seventh film as the character), his boss and the head of Secret Intelligence Service -- also known as MI6. This time, the agency has come under attack, and a computer hacker with some inside knowledge is having his way with classified information that is putting everyone at risk. When it's discovered that the evildoer may be a former agent, it makes the stakes even higher and emotions boil over. Add to Bond's problems a body that's starting to suffer more than a few aches and pains. Our super spy is no rookie, and, while he's aging gracefully, all those bullet wounds are starting to take a toll.
Most likely the emotional edge that's so prevalent in "Skyfall" can be credited to director Sam Mendes, who is behind the camera for his first Bond film. Mendes, best known for his Academy Award winning "American Beauty," and also the gangster picture "Road to Perdition," has quite a resume of stage plays under his direction. In this film, he allows the characters to develop over 143 minutes. There will be a good share of Bond fans who would rather see more action and less navel gazing.
But Mendes doesn't skimp on the thrills, either. Highlights include a death-defying motorcycle chase through staircases and the streets of Istanbul's famous Grand Bazaar, hand-to-hand combat between Bond and a bad guy atop a speeding train; a spectacular underground subway crash beneath the streets of London; a fiery castle explosion in Scotland, and various, venomous fight scenes shot in China.
This time Bond's villain is the sinisterly wicked, Silva, played with a scary edge by Javier Bardem. There's shades of Anton Chigurh, Bardem's heartless character from "No Country for Old Men," for which he won an Oscar, but for Silva, Bardem captures a villain who could be reflective of a Batman or Superman nemesis from a superhero comic book.
Naomie Harris, who was so memorable in "28 Days Later" and familiar from "Pirates of the Caribbean," joins Bond as a field agent named Eve. A scene where she shaves Bond with a straight razor is bound to become a classic. Ralph Fiennes joins the cast as an M16 higher up who is trying to force M into retirement. The Bond girl in this go around is played by Berenice Lim Marlohe, who plays Silva's girlfriend, Severine. The star of French television makes her U.S. and U.K. debut in this film.
The "Skyfall" producers have gone on record saying they wanted to make the best Bond ever. This film certainly encompasses all of what makes Bond so interesting -- the film succeeds at exploring an emotional side without sacrificing action. It's difficult to say that "Skyfall" is the best Bond film ever. Who can forget Sean Connery as 007 in 1964's "Goldfinger"? But as far as contemporary Bonds go, it's doesn't get much better than "Skyfall." And, as a testament to this film, it feels like it's going to be a long wait until "Bond 24" hits theaters in 2014.
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20 North Gallery marks 20th season on May 25Written by Brigitta Burks | News Editor | firstname.lastname@example.com
Eric Hillenbrand, owner of 20 North Gallery, will celebrate the debut of his gallery's 20th season on May 25 with family, friends, artists and food. It's hard to believe that nearly 20 years ago, he felt a little lonely at work.
"There was one other business in a four-square-block area. Often at nighttime, in this end of town, there would not be a single light on for blocks in any direction … but there's the gallery. At times when it was on the corner, you could see it for blocks on Monroe Street, it would just light up the whole area," he said. Now 20 North is surrounded by restaurants, galleries, businesses and Fifth Third Field. The gallery, the oldest independent Toledo gallery, was located at 20 N. St. Clair St., before moving to 18 N. St. Clair St. in 2005.
Hillenbrand, also owner of Hillenbrand Investment Properties renovation company, had sought to open an artists' colony in the early '90s, but found that idea morphed into something else. "The gallery really grew out of the response we had from the artists saying we need to display our work," he said.
It wasn't long before the gallery became a Downtown draw. "The gallery very quickly took on a life of its own and I was very fortunate early on to have an incredible art director, Peggy Grant," Hillenbrand said. Grant came on in 1994, bringing many of her artist connections with her. Many of these artists are on display at "20 North / 20 years: The Debut Exhibit of Our 20th Season," leading up to the May 25 gala.
"Because of my love of art and Toledo, I found out about many of the artists who are showing in this exhibit right now. We have a tremendous amount of excellent talent," Grant said.
Grant, a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, came to Toledo from Detroit in the '50s after the paint-by-numbers company she worked for transferred her and her husband. Her husband, Adam Grant, was a Polish painter who survived a World War II concentration camp by painting for his captors.
After working for the paint-by-numbers company, Grant went on to curate for Owens-Illinois and later work for Northshore Displays. One of the exhibits Grant started during her time with O-I was the Black History Month display, still an annual occurrence at 20 North and something the staff is very proud of.
"I look for artists of African-American heritage to exhibit their art and get them recognition because so many are not recognized," Grant said of what is the longest-running Black History Month arts event in the city.
About five years ago, Condessa Croninger, a former colleague of Grant's, joined 20 North as associate art director, also bringing her connections. Before Croninger was a gallery employee, she was a fan.
"I am happy to say I attended the very first exhibit … and I have seen every show and I've been to almost all of the opening receptions," she said.
Croninger and Hillenbrand are also very proud of the fact that exhibits organized by Grant at the gallery have gone on to museums.
"To have a commercial gallery in a market like Toledo create a quality exhibit sought after by museums says a lot about Peggy's ability to find these fabulous artists," Hillenbrand said.
One such exhibit was the 1997 "Baltimore Realists," which went on to the Midwest Museum of American Art, the Salem, Ohio, branch of the Butler Institute of American Art and the Washington County Museum in Hagerstown, Md.
The exhibit "Adam Grant: Figure Master" started at 20 North before continuing to the Toledo Museum of Art, the University of Toledo and Collegius Maiues in Krakow, Poland. Grant still curates her late husband's work, which is on display at the Midwest Museum of American Art until July 8.
Greatest accomplishment
But, the greatest accomplishment of 20 North may be its impact on the Toledo arts community. Grant, Hillenbrand and Croninger have all served on the board for the Arts Commission and the area where their gallery is located is an "arts hotspot."
"It's been wonderful to have the opportunity to work through other organizations like the Arts Commission and see the industry develop in Toledo. It is a totally different ballgame [from when 20 North started]," Croninger said.
20 North also honors its Toledo home with its latest exhibit. Nineteen of the 20 artists included are local. The 20th is painter Joseph Sheppard, who studied with Grant in Maryland and was included in the "Baltimore Realists" display. Both Grant and Sheppard studied under Jacques Maroger, former technical director of the Louvre.
Michael Sheets, the first artist to exhibit at the gallery in May 1993, also has work on display in addition to paintings by Adam and Peggy Grant. David Eichenberg, whose work is included in the BP Portrait Award exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in London, will also unveil a commissioned portrait at the gala. The subject of the portrait is a surprise.
Other artists on display include Leslie Adams, Kimberly Arden, Mike Basista, Aaron S. Bivins, Michelle Carlson, Wil Clay, Steven Conine, Joe Ann Cousino, Philip Hazard, Skot Horn, Tom McGlauchlin, Elaine Mikel, Kelly Sheehan, Mike Sohikian and Bruce Works.
"This particular show is not unique to the extent that all but one of the artists in this exhibit are local artists," said Hillenbrand, whose gallery has survived many changes in the art market over the years.
"When we first started the gallery, there was a real push in the corporate business world for art and then that changed," he said. "It really moved from corporate buying to purchasing on a very individual level. The trend now is I see a lot more interior designers and architects approaching us for work in conjunction with spaces they are designing."
For the future, Grant hopes 20 North becomes recognized as the pacesetter he believes it is.
"We're equal to what you see in New York City or Washington, D.C.," said the usually humble art director. "If it weren't for Eric Hillenbrand, we would not have this dynamic Downtown."
The gala anniversary reception for "20 North / 20 Years: the Debut Exhibit of Our 20th Season" is 6-9 p.m. with recognitions at 7 p.m May 25. The reception and exhibit, which runs until May 26, are free and open to the public at 18 N. St. Clair St., Toledo. Gallery hours are noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment. Call (419) 241-2400 or visit www.20northgallery.net for more information.
Tags: 20 North Gallery, Aaron S. Bivins, Bruce Works, Condessa Croninger, Elaine Mikel, Eric Hillenbrand, Joe Ann Cousino, Kelly Sheehan, Kimberly Arden, Leslie Adams, Michelle Carlson, Mike Basista, Mike Sohikian, Peggy Grant, Philip Hazard, Skot Horn, Steven Conine, Tom McGlauchlin, Wil Clay


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Ferrochelatase (FECH) Gene, Full Gene Analysis
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Confirmation of a diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) following positive biochemical genetic test results obtained through PEE / Porphyrins Evaluation, Blood
Carrier testing for individuals with a family history of EPP in the absence of known mutations in the family
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is an inherited disorder of porphyrin metabolism whose clinical manifestations include painful photodermatosis without blisters and liver disease. The disorder results from decreased activity of the enzyme ferrochelatase (FECH). FECH is the last of 8 enzymes acting sequentially in the heme biosynthetic pathway and is encoded by the FECH gene located on chromosome 18.
The skin symptoms in EPP include immediate painful photosensitivity, usually beginning in early infancy upon sun exposure. Repeated photosensitivity episodes result in skin thickening and areas of hyperkeratosis. This is typically noted on areas where sun exposure is most common, such as the dorsa of the hands and on the face. A small number of patients with EPP develop liver complications. Hepatic disease in EPP may include cholelithiasis and chronic liver disease progressing to rapid acute liver failure.
Biochemically, EPP is characterized by elevated protoporphyrin levels in red blood cells, which fluorescence under Wood's light due to the accumulation of free protoporphyrin IX. Protoporphyrin elevations may also be found in plasma and stool, but not in all patients. Urine protoporphyrin levels are usually normal unless there is liver involvement. Studies have also suggested that a reduction in activity of ferrochelatase to <50% of normal levels can induce clinical manifestations. The gold standard test for the diagnosis of EPP is biochemical analysis (PEE / Porphyrins Evaluation, Blood), interpreted in the context of clinical features.
In most patients with EPP, a pathogenic FECH mutation that reduces enzyme activity by 50% can be identified on only 1 allele. Clinical expression of EPP typically requires a hypomorphic (low expression) FECH allele (IVS3-48T->C) in trans (on a different chromosome) with the mutation. IVS3-48T->C is a variant of the FECH gene associated with reduced gene expression. This variant is found in approximately 10% of the general Caucasian population. Autosomal recessive inheritance (2 pathogenic mutations in trans) is infrequent, accounting for <4% of EPP cases. In contrast to patients with 1 pathogenic mutation and the low-expression allele, missense mutations are far more common than null mutations.
It is uncertain whether protoporphyric liver failure is more common among individuals with a single null (splicing defect, nonsense, or frameshift) mutation than those with 2 pathogenic mutations as some literature has suggested. In any case, it is certain that all EPP patients should be monitored for hepatic disease and actively manage their photosensitivity.
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A small percentage of individuals who are carriers or have a diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) disease may have mutations that are not identified by this method (eg, large genomic deletions, promoter mutations). The absence of a mutation(s), therefore, does not eliminate the possibility of positive carrier status or the diagnosis of EPP disease. For carrier testing, it is important to first document the presence of a ferrochelatase (FECH) gene mutation in an affected family member.
This test does not exclude the presence of mutations within other genes, such as ALAS2 (aminolevulinate, delta-, synthase 2), that are associated with EPP, X-linked or otherwise.
In some cases, DNA alterations of undetermined significance may be identified.
Rare polymorphisms exist that could lead to false-negative or false-positive results. If results obtained do not match the clinical findings, additional testing should be considered.
A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call Mayo Medical Laboratories for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.
Test results should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings, family history, and other laboratory data. Errors in our interpretation of results may occur if information given is inaccurate or incomplete.
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1. Lecha M, Puy H, Deybach JC: Erythropoietic protoporphyria. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2009;4:19
2. Schneider-Yin X, Gouya L, Meier-Weinand A, et al: New insights into the pathogenesis of erythropoietic protoporphyria and their impact on patient care. Eur J Pediatr 2000;159:719-725
3. Rufenacht UB, Gouya L, Schneider-Yin X, et al: Systematic analysis of molecular defects in the ferrochelatase gene from patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria. Am J Hum Genet 1998;62:1341-1352
4. Whatley SD, Mason NG, Holme SA, et al: Molecular epidemiology of erythropoietic protoporphyria in the U.K.. Br J Dermatol 2010;162:642-646


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This tutorial is geared towards people who have a basic to moderate working knowledge of sewing machines and would like to try some trickier feats. I would suggest looking at this tutorial for beginners. If you're really new at this, check out this tutorial on how to use a sewing machine.
Step 1: Gather your materials!
1 yard of fabric, I suggest something sturdy-ish like canvas or broadcloth. You may use 2 different fabrics as I did for the inside and out.
1 zipper, I chose a standard 6 inch zipper, you can you chose bigger or smaller, as long as it is not longer than half the circumference of your chosen circle template. (we'll calculate that later).
some thread, pick something that matches your fabric.
You need a sewing machine, all it needs to do is a straight stitch.
Dessert plate
Bobbin loaded with thread
Pins (I'm a slacker, but you may find pins useful to keep your layers together.)
Step 2: Trace & snip
Fold fabric to accomodate the surface area of you plate. Trace plate and cut 2.
Repeat this step on same or different fabric to produce 4 circles.
Side Panel:
calculate your circumference in order to know the needed length of your side panel:
Measure your diameter (the full width of the circle) and multiply it by 3.14, you know... Pi!
You do not need to subtract the length of the zipper as the extra will serve as a handle,
see what I did there?
You should cut out 2 strips that measure the length of the circumference and the width of the zipper.


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The 22-year-old model has been featured in Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, and now Sports Illustrated. She also plays the part of the "genie" in DirecTV's television ads. However, none of those roles may be as big as playing Derek Jeter's girlfriend. If you look at all the rumored women to have dated Jeter, they all have been stars at one point or another. Jeter has also been linked to fellow models Tyra Banks and Vida Guerra in the past. Jeter clearly likes his women...well hot.
According to The Huffington Post, Davis may be on the way to earning her own stardom. Apparently SI's producers were so impressed with Davis during their latest swimsuit photo shoot, they were considering putting Davis on the cover. They ultimately decided to go with Kate Upton, but maybe next year?
Although there hasn't been a lot of news from Jeter and Davis recently regarding their relationship, we will have to keep an eye out for Davis in the stands of Yankees Stadium when Jeter takes the field in April.
Here is a list of Derek Jeter's RUMORED girlfriends that we've heard about. Did we miss anyone? Comment below.
- Adriana Lima
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- Vida Guerra
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