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OYB August 4
Julie FerwerdaJulie Ferwerda's Blog
- 2009 Aug 04
2 Chronicles
35:24 So they lifted Josiah out of his chariot and placed him in another chariot. Then they brought him back to Jerusalem, where he died. Josiah's death is such a curious thing (like everything else at 3:00 a.m.) in the realm of God's sovereign plan! If you remember from earlier readings in Kings, he was chosen and named before he was born for a special purpose. So one wonders why God allowed him to die so young in such a way?? We don't find out if God sent Josiah out against Neco or not, only that Neco was indeed "sent" by God. I wonder if there is a prophetic picture or if Josiah is a Christ-type. For instance:
Never since the time of the prophet Samuel had there been such a Passover (vs. 18).
After Josiah had finished restoring the Temple (vs. 20)
King Neco of Egypt led his army up from Egypt to do battle (vs. 20)
Josiah would not turn away from him, but disguised himself (NLT says, "laid aside his royal robes") in order to make war with him (vs. 22)
But the enemy archers hit King Josiah with their arrows and wounded him (vs. 23)
Later we see Neco demanding a tribute and deposing the king, so one might think that God put it on Josiah's heart to oppose him.
36:15-16 The LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to them again and again by His messengers, because He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place; but they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, until there was no remedy. This is the essence of the heart of man. God has continually sent His messengers to His people, and they have continually rejected Him.
36:21 So the message of the Lord spoken through Jeremiah was fulfilled. The land finally enjoyed its Sabbath rest, lying desolate until the seventy years were fulfilled, just as the prophet had said. It's interesting that captivity and desolation are described as "Sabbath rest" here! But then again, at 3:00 a.m.--everything is interesting!
36:23 "The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Any of you who are the Lord's people may go there for this task. And may the Lord your God be with you!" Wow, this is an amazing prophetic picture! What's really weird is that tomorrow, this proclamation is repeated in Ezra.
Who is this "Cyrus?" These verses got me curious, so I looked at some cross references:
"It is I who says of Cyrus, `He is My shepherd! And he will perform all My desire.' And he declares of Jerusalem, `She will be built,' And of the temple, `Your foundation will be laid.' " Isaiah 44:28
Thus says the LORD to Cyrus His anointed, Whom I have taken by the right hand, To subdue nations before him And to loose the loins of kings; To open doors before him so that gates will not be shut... Isaiah 45:1
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel... Daniel 10:1
So apparently, Daniel was living during the days of Cyrus too! There sure are a lot of curious, mysterious folks in the Old Testament! Cyrus is right up there with Melchizedek and Solomon.
1 Corinthians
1:2 ...to those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling, with all who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours... It is always important to figure out who is our audience before we delve into a book. Paul is writing to Gentile believers at Corinth—the "called out ones" or the chosen. Keep that in mind as you figure out what he is saying to them.


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The 2014 Michigan football recruiting class will soon be setting foot on campus in Ann Arbor. While it was a small haul this time around (only 16 players), there is no doubt that the Wolverines brought in a group that not only will provide solid depth for both now and the future, but it is also one that has guys who can make an immediate impact on this team.
Follow us through the jump to see where we ranked the members of the 2014 class.
1. Jabrill Peppers, Cornerback, 6-1, 210 lbs, Paramus, NJ (Five-star)
Peppers is the prize of this recruiting class and quite possibly the most physically gifted player that Brady Hoke and staff has ever brought in. He is rated as the top cornerback in the class and third-best player overall, according to the 247 Sports Composite. Peppers has the ability to play on both sides of the ball, but projects as a college corner, where he should make an immediate impact this season, likely playing in nickel and dime coverage packages. The Wolverines have a Swiss Army Knife here that they can use wherever they please, and he looks to be primed to make a splash in his freshman year.
2. Bryan Mone, Defensive Tackle, 6-4, 315 lbs, Salt Lake City, UT (Four-star)
Mone comes in and will join a position group that does have some depth there, but he may have the highest upside of any defensive tackle on the roster. Often times, it's tough for a freshman lineman to see the field, but Mone boasts both the power and athleticism to become a force on the defensive line down the road, and his skill set will make it tough for coaches to keep him off the field.
3. Freddy Canteen, Wide Receiver, 6-1, 170 lbs, Elkton, MD (Four-star)
An early enrollee, Canteen made noise early this offseason when he stated that he planned on getting a ton of playing time this fall. Well, he went out and backed it up during spring practices and had a good showing throughout. He looks to be at the very least be a third/fourth receiving option as of now, with the possibility for more. He is a speedy guy who can move the chains in the slot and also has the ability to go over the top of a defense.
4. Mason Cole, Offensive Tackle, 6-5, 275 lbs, Tarpon Springs, FL (Four-star)
Cole is a player that has a chance to factor into a starting spot right out of the gate this year. He was an early enrollee and received reps at left tackle throughout camp and in the spring game. He will be a good player on the offensive line in time, but whether or not he gets many reps with the current group they have remains to be seen.
5. Michael Ferns, Linebacker, 6-3, 235 lbs, Saint Clairsville, OH (Four-star)
Ferns has the ability to be one of the leaders in this position group in time. He was instrumental in getting the attention of many of the guys during the recruiting process, and it appears he has the intangibles that teams like in their players. The linebacker rotation is pretty deep this year, so it will be a battle for him to receive playing time right out of the gate, but he is a great prospect at this position. He had 144 tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles in his high school senior season.
6. Drake Harris, Wide Receiver, 6-4, 180 lbs, Grand Rapids, MI (Four-star)
Harris is one of the more intriguing players in this recruiting class. The one-time Michigan State commit decided to join the Wolverines after determining he did not want to play both football and basketball at the next level. He was hampered by a hamstring injury in his senior season, but still had 136 career receptions for 2,996 yards and 33 touchdowns in his high school career. He was an early enrollee, but was again held back by injury. He may be the player with the most upside at this position in the class, but his impact this season is to be determined.
7. Lawrence Marshall, Defensive End, 6-4, 230 lbs, Southfield, MI (Four-star)
Marshall was thought of as a near lock to end up at Michigan State prior to his commitment to the Wolverines, but he was able to shock everyone when he chose to play in Ann Arbor. He is the fourth-ranked player in the state of Michigan and the 10th best weakside defensive end in the country. His athleticism and knack for getting in the backfield often will make him a very good player down the road for the Wolverines.
8. Chase Winovich, Linebacker, 6-3, 216 lbs, Clairton, PA (Four-star)
Winovich has the skill set and mentality to be a force at the linebacker spot in time for the Wolverines, and with the depth they have at the position, they can afford to be patient with him and allow him to bulk up a bit before he is ready for game action.
9. Ian Bunting, Tight End, 6-7, 223 lbs, Hinsdale, IL (Four-star)
This is a player who could slide up the depth chart in training camp due to lack of depth at the position. With Jake Butt out for a bit with a knee injury, this kind of opens things up for Bunting to get some early playing time in year one. He is a tall target who in time could be a great safety valve in the middle of the field for Wolverine quarterbacks.
10. Wilton Speight, Quarterback, 6-6, 243 lbs, Richmond, VA (Three-star)
Speight has the size, intangibles and arm that coaches covet in a pro-style offense. Some have named him a dark horse in the starting quarterback competition, but that does not seem too likely this season, barring a disaster. Down the road, he could develop into just what this team needs at the position in Doug Nussmeier's offense.
11. Maurice Ways, Wide Receiver, 6-4, 195 lbs, Franklin, MI (Three-star)
Ways is a taller target that might just have the best ball skills of any receiver in Michigan's 2014 class. He has a ton of upside, so his development is something to keep an eye on. He is a possible candidate to redshirt this season.
12. Noah Furbush, Linebacker, 6-4, 229 lbs, Kenton, OH (Three-star)
Furbush is a tackle-for-loss machine who has a nose for the football. The outside linebacker could be a diamond in the rough for Michigan down the road.
13. Juwann Bushell-Beatty, Offensive Tackle, 6-5, 295 lbs , Paramus, NJ (Three-star)
JBB, a teammate of Jabrill Peppers in high school, will provide solid depth in time for the Wolverines on the offensive line. He is another possible redshirt.
14. Jared Wangler, Linebacker, 6-2, 215 lbs, Warren, MI (Three-star)
Brother of wide receiver Jack Wanger and good friend of quarterback Shane Morris, Jared decommitted from Penn State to join the Wolverines as their fourth linebacker of the class.
15. Brandon Watson, Cornerback, 5-11, 185 lbs, Elkton, MD (Three-star)
Earned a scholarship offer along with teammate Freddy Canteen during a camp at Michigan last summer. He reportedly had a good spring, but looks to be a redshirt candidate.
16. Brady Pallante, Defensive Tackle, 6-1, 255 lbs, Naples FL (Three-star)
Pallante had originally joined the class as a grayshirt commit, meaning he would enroll during the winter semester and count towards the 2015 class, but then he became a full-fledged member of the 2014 haul. He was a state championship wrestler in high school. He is a definite project.

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First off, let it be said that I have little idea how the terms "whales", when used in reference to hard-to-hook, ultra-rare, limited-edition beers, morphed into "wales" not that long ago, and then recently into "walez". I don't ask, I just observe. Hash-tag #walez is actually a thing - check your Twitter or your Instragram. That's where I got this photo of a bunch of rare beers/big scores/walez from one Corbet Grittith, a 26-year-old from Ann Arbor who totally lovez his beerz. While I'd like to summarily dismiss this wallet-busting corner of the beer dorkisphere - the collecting, hoarding and trumpeting of the uber-rare and unique, just because - fact is, this sort of behavior is practically written into my DNA, and all too often, I too fall prey to the hunt. This post is about my relationship to the #walez underground.
Once I decided, several years ago, that it was OK to spend over $20 on a single beer - as long as it was the right beer - I too joined their swelling ranks. "They" are the folks, the men in 999 out of 1,000 cases, who wake up early to line up at Darklord Day, at Black Tuesday releases, and who make long round trips to Sante Adairius the second their Facebook page announces some new edition-of-300 barrel-aged beer (oh wait a minute, that last one is me). Weirdly, I continually suffer from a low-grade feeling that I'm missing out on some of the greatest beers on the planet, and if only I searched a little harder, traded a little more intensely, proactively stockpiled a cellar full of rarities for trading, I'd get to taste all the amazing beers that are being made right now, rather than feel like I'm barely skirting the edges of what's good.
Of course, that's ludicrous. Many of our finest beers are draft-only, and some (a la Pliny The Younger, which I don't even like) will remain so. If the wale in question is made in the San Francisco Bay Area, I can usually get it if I want it. I will never trade for a growler, though - that crosses the line into discomfortingly obsessive-slash-alcoholic. I can't, or won't, drink enough to try every rare limited beer boasting a 100 score of RateBeer, or that lights up the message boards on Beer Advocate. But man, I sure want to.
When a rare beer is in my sights - such as the time I scored a couple Bruery/City Beer Store "The Wanderer"s by waiting in a long line, or the time I was sent a Darklord by a kind trader, or even that recent Sante Adairius haul - my pulse quickens, my endorphins rush, and my primordial hunter-gatherer instincts switch on. I got it. Someone else didn't. What could I get for this in trade? How amazing is this beer going to be? (The sad truth is, often they're really no big deal). It's akin to my time spent intensely buying punk rock and underground indie 45s in the 80s and 90s. When I'd uncover some Urinals single, or a rare 1979 Fall 45, I'd get the same buzzed-out feeling. Now we have Twitter and Instagram to tell the world about it too, something I definitely didn't have in my record-collecting days.
What makes a wale? Usually they are imperial stouts, big-alchol sours, barrel-aged anything and ocassionally an IPA or a saison. I've yet to see a hefeweizen or even an imperial red among their ranks - although I'm happy to be corrected on that front. More often than not, it's their rarity that makes them special, along with a combination of hype, packaging, barrel-aging, ingredients and the legacy of the brewer in making intense beers. Cigar City can easily make a wale; Widmer Brothers cannot.
I remember when The Lost Abbey's "The Red Poppy" was a much sought-after sour ale. Everyone wanted this beer. People would drive down to San Diego to get it, trade a kidney and a crate of Russian River to try one, etc. (It's also one of the few walez that deserved every bit of its hype). I found one and bragged about it for days. What happened when Lost Abbey, astutely listening to their customers, decided to make a bunch more of it to fulfill demand, and distributed it widely - including in my local Whole Foods? Interest fell right off a cliff. Red Poppy? Who cares! I can get that anytime. Alas, I'm in that camp as well, and haven't bought it since it became so easy to find. I am well aware of the hypocrisy and inanity of this.
The king of online #walez porn has got to be the fella behind Don't Drink Beer blog. He appears to only drink beers he's procured through the mails, or on what I imagine are his many wale-hunting excursions. He drinks and "reviews" lots and lots of them. Usually these are photographed and captioned with a bunch of hip hop gibberish and drunken in-jokes I won't even pretend to understand, but sometimes he makes my head explode. He posted a photo of a Utah beer called "Squatter's Fifth Element" that sent me into a frenzy of online activity. GoddamnitIneedthisgoddamnbeer. I asked RateBeer members to trade me one. No dice. I promised my firstborn (who is already 10 years old, but never mind) plus some great waley NoCal beers. No dice. I'm still looking. Anyone have one for trade? Anyone?
I'm trying to keep my waling in check. It's certainly fun to go way out of my way and find them, and it's especially rewarding when they're stunning and unique and wonderful, as "The Wanderer" was, as Nebraska Brewing's "Hop God, Aged in French Oak Chardonnay" was. If I don't buy too many of them, I can usually afford the odd $25 beer every now and again. Why, just this month I received a Lawson's Finest Liquids' "Double Sunshine IPA" and a rare Hill Farmstead beer, among other things, in the mail from this guy. He'll be getting back some first-class #walez of the highest order for his troubles. And so it continues, and yes, it just feels so right.


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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Confessions of a Pioneer Woman Junkie
Confession: people sometimes scare me. Especially people who are famous. Today was a momentous day for me, for today I met someone famous; someone I greatly admire, and today, when I met her–my mouth worked. I have had several brushes with fame. Each one left me all twitter-pated and tongue-tied before, during, and for quite … Continue reading
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What I Did on My Saturday Afternoon
Sorry…long time, no post. I always feel so disappointed when I go to check on my favorite bloggers and find no updates, so I truly do apologize to the whole 3 of you the check in regularly. Hee. We've been keeping pretty busy 'round these parts. Illness (just me, don't worry), school meetings, overtime at … Continue reading


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Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy Law Questions? Ask a Bankruptcy Lawyer.
What do you mean by reaffirm through refinance.
Is that the same as remodification?
If we include the back payments in the BK can we take it out if they decied to put the back payments on the end of the loan?
I am in the middle of a remodification right now is it wise to include it( backpayments) in the bankruptcy or just wait for the remod to be complete and hope they will put the backpayments on the end or extend the loan it self.
If they put it (back payments) on the end i will not have to pay for it in the banckruptcy right?
Yes, the back payments should be included in the remodification. If they're not picked up, you can attempt to discharge the back payment in your bankruptcy.
If the backpayments are added, you won't owe for the in the bankruptcy.
I am in bankruptcy along with remodification process now with deadline near. My question is should we include the back payments of the house in the bankryptcy now or not.
Will countrywide stll work with us if it is not included
As it stand now our payment would be $860 w/o back payments included
$ 1250 with back payment included plus home payment also.
Is it wishful thinking that they may put the back payments on the end of the loan
Our attorney says we have to put the back payment is the BK if we want to keep the home is this the whole truth
Still unsure as to what to do???? What type of attorney should we hire to work the modification.
If you can afford it, you should try to add the back payments to the loan. However, if your attorney suggests otherwise, having complete knowledge of your situation, my suggestion is to listen to him/her.
You really don't need an attorney for the remodification - the bank has total rights to set the terms - and you basically have to take it or leave it.
If they put the back payments on the end of the loan in the remod can we take it out of the BK later?
How does that work if we are approved for the remod later
I suppose I should have asked which Chapter you're in.
If you're in a Chapter 7, then you cannot discharge back payments if you intend to keep the home. Thus, it would have been better for to put the payments at the end of the loan, then file Chapter 7 and reaffirm the whole agreement (though often banks cancel loan modification agreements once a bankruptcy is filed and demand the loan to be brought current).
If you are in a Chapter 13, then it doesn't matter. If you put the payments on the end of the loan, then the 13 will work. If not, the back payments will be cured through the 13 Plan so it will work either way in all likelihood. Even if the bank cancels the modification once the 13 is filed, the arrears would just be put in the Plan so they wouldn't have to come up with all the arrears all at once like you might have to in Chapter 7.


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Payments may be paid when contract is completed online with debit or credit card. An option to remit payment later is also available, instructions are located on the contract screen within HMS. Contracts are not complete until payment is made. If a student is under 18 years of age, the parent/guardian must also agree to the terms and conditions in order for the contract to be complete. Remember that all payments are applied to the oldest charges on your MyUFL account.
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The Housing advance rent payment ($225 for Summer B 2017 – $225 for Fall/Spring 2017/2018) is required to complete the Housing Contract, and can be submitted after you complete the online portion of the contract. The advance rent payment must be received by your due date to complete your contract or you may not receive campus housing. If you send your payment in after your due date and it is accepted, your Housing Application Date will be changed to the date your contract is received. This will affect your room selection date. Postmark is not accepted.
The advance rent payment is $225 for contracts starting with the Summer B 2017 term. The advance rent payment is $225 for contracts starting with the Fall 2017 and/or Spring 2018 terms.
Advance rent payments can be deferred only for Summer B AIM Program students, and Fall Students Florida Prepaid College Program Housing Plan.
To pay your advance rent payment, please:
- Visit http://hms.housing.ufl.edu
- Click the "Pay Now" button under the Awaiting Payments section
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Housing Rent Payments
Students are responsible for paying rent by the due date or securing a rent deferment prior to the rent due date to avoid any late charges. Due dates are emailed to students Gatorlink email addresses. Housing deferments are not given automatically and must be applied for on the Housing Portal for each contract period.
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*It is important to review your charges due on MyUFL prior to making any online payment. If you have any outstanding charges that are due on MyUFL prior to the advance rent payment due date, those charges will be paid first. If you do not pay the total balance due to include your advance rent payment, your contract will NOT be complete until that balance is paid. Payment can be made in person at the main housing office if you wish to only pay the advance rent payment due.
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Bce colloca 49,593 mld euro in p/t 7 gg, in scadenza 43,569 mld
FRANKFURT, July 26 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank announced the following results for its latest liquidity providing operation: Main Refinancing Operation-Allotment Intended Volume: Reference Number: 20160075 Min Allotment: Transaction Type: Reverse Transactions Fixed Rate: 0.00 % Operation Type: Liquidity Providing Max Bid Limit: Procedure: Standard Tender Max Bids per Cpty: 1 Tender Date: 26/07/2016 11:15 Marg. Rate: Start Date: 27/07/2016 % of All. at Fixed Rate: 100 Maturity Date: 03/08/2016 Tot Amount Allotted: 49592.8 mn Duration (days): 7 Weight. Avg. Allot. Rate: Tot Bid Amount: 49592.8 mn Auction Type: Fixed Rate Tender Tot Number of Bidders: 97 Allotment Method: Min Rate (bids): Max Rate (bids): ///Estimate on 26/07/2016 of the average autonomous factors for the period 27/07/2016 to 02/08/2016 amounts to EUR 782.2 bn. Benchmark allotment based on the ECB's liquidity forecast as of 26/07/2016 amounts to EUR -320.5 bn. For general information on the calculation of the benchmark allotment amount, please see www.ecb.europa.eu/mopo/liq/html/index.en.html as well as ECB page Operational Communications.///
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September 16, 2013 – Dutchess Community College's Dr. Ellen Gambino, associate dean of Academic Affairs, and Renee Lathrop, associate professor of Physics, have been awarded 2013 State University of New York Chancellor's Awards for Excellence. Four DCC students also were selected to receive the award.
Gambino was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service. Since coming to the College in 2006, Gambino has provided leadership in Academic Affairs working with faculty and staff on curriculum, academic assessment, faculty hiring and professional staff development. She has led committees to develop initiatives to support student success including a new developmental math curriculum and online tutoring. Gambino has also served on various campus committees including Curriculum Committee, Academic Standards, Professional Staff Development, the DCC Mentoring Program for administrative staff and the Eleanor Roosevelt Valkill Community College Leadership Program Steering Committee.
Lathrop received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. She began her career at DCC in 2003 and was promoted to associate professor in 2013. She is DCC's representative to the SUNY Faculty Council of Community Colleges, and has served in other leadership roles including as president of the Association of Women at Dutchess Community College and chair of the Academic Standards Committee. She also was a member-at-large for the Professional Staff Organization, a member of the Curriculum Committee and has contributed to DCC youth outreach initiatives such as Math and Science Matter … Especially for Young Women and the Hudson Valley FIRST Lego League competitions.
In presenting the faculty and staff awards on behalf of SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, DCC President Dr. D. David Conklin said, "Both Ellen and Renee are dedicated professionals who contribute significantly to the academic excellence of our institution, and are very deserving of this recognition."
Four DCC students received the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. Kayla DelBiondo of Hopewell Junction, Amy Fuerst of Pleasant Valley, Lauren Molella of Millbrook and Tristan Zukowski of Poughkeepsie were among the 243 students from 64 SUNY campuses presented with the honor.
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I came across a stunner of a bohemian-style loft today in Spain and couldn't peel myself away from examining the many details. This place is in Madrid and is totally unreal – so imaginative, I've never seen anything like it. And it's very neutral and industrial with loads of vintage elements, wow! It's the space of interiors photographer Manolo Yllera and doubles as his light studio. Interesting, right!?
I found this on an equally creative Spanish blog called Virlova Style.What do you think? Spot any details you'd like to try at home? I love the wooden white screen above with the handpainted blossoms – great idea for a room divider.
I also love all of his Berber carpets from Morocco – those Beni Ouarain rugs have been showing up everywhere in the most stylish homes – have you noticed the Beni Ouarain trend too? I noticed it back in 2011 but wow, it's grown to be quite a hit ever since.
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Arsène Wenger congratulated his players after Nacho Monreal's first goal for Arsenal kept the club firmly in the race for a Champions' League berth next season. The ecstatic celebrations of the players highlighted just what it meant to the Gunners, and the victory was sealed in injury time by Gervinho with his first goal in the Premier League since September.
Wenger had secured the services of the 27-year-old Spanish left-back from Malaga in the January transfer window. Rather than maintaining Arsenal's pursuit of a 16th successive season among Europe's elite, Monreal could have remained in Spain with the prospect of a quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions' League.
He was cup-tied for Arsenal's midweek win against Bayern Munich, but Wenger was grateful for his return after his left-footed strike in the 74th minute set Arsenal on their way.
It left Wenger in jubilant mood as Arsenal now lie just two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who face West Ham today. "The attitude of our players was outstanding even though our legs were a little less fresh," he said. "We kept going and refused to drop points. We knew what was expected and we gave absolutely everything until the very end.
"I have come out many times and said I'm a big admirer of the attitude of this team," he added. "Wednesday's big win has transformed the belief of the team, and we have struggled to find that this season.
"What we have done in the last three days is very difficult to do for any team. To win away in the Champions' League and then win away in the Premier League in the space of three days is difficult and I would like to congratulate the players for that. We will know how important this win is at the end of the season.
"We have shown we are up for the fight and we'll do that until the end of the season. One advantage for us is we know what is expected of us, we have already been in this situation before. We have the right spirit and attitude."
Everton's 2-0 win over Manchester City in the early game had increased the pressure on Wenger's team to achieve a top-four spot. Arsenal temporarily dropped to sixth place but, buoyed by their victory in Munich, they began powerfully and came close to taking the lead as early as the fourth minute.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who only came on as a substitute in the Allianz Arena in midweek and was one of two changes made by Wenger yesterday, cracked Michel Vorm's crossbar after beating Angel Rangel down the left flank.
Rangel almost made up for his mistake 10 minutes later. The attacking Spanish full-back latched on to Ki Sung-Yueng's through ball, but his wayward and sliced shot failed to test Lukasz Fabianski, who kept his place in the Arsenal goal ahead of Wojciech Szczesny following an excellent display and a clean sheet in Germany.
Swansea carved out an even better chance in the 17th minute. Jonathan de Guzman seized on a loose pass by the full-back Carl Jenkinson and found Michu, who spun to deceive Per Mertesacker only to see his left-footed effort go just wide of the post.
This was a free-flowing contest between two of the League's pass masters as the chances kept coming. Oxlade-Chamberlain smacked Vorm's woodwork for a second time with a 25–yard drive three minutes before the break.
The second half yielded few chances before Monreal struck with 16 minutes remaining. Gervinho then converted from Aaron Ramsey's squared pass following a rapid counter-attack to make the game safe.
The Swansea manager Michael Laudrup said: "I thought it would be a 0-0, but many times the first goal will decide the game. It was a massive game for Arsenal and they needed to win to make fourth spot and the Champions' League. For us, if you have ambition as a team to move on and be better then you have to do well both today and tomorrow."
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Joe Namath defended Johnny Manziel's extravagant lifestyle, but Newday's Bob Glauber says Broadway Joe would have to adjust his own life if Twitter and camera phones were around during his time. Glauber also chats with Mike Florio about the Giants' new offense under coordinator Ben McAdoo and how the younger Manning will presumably have a much easier time passing to players donning the same jersey.
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AMC's western drama "Hell on Wheels" will be back for a third season, and it will roll onto the air with a new showrunner, the network said Wednesday.
John Wirth, whose credits include "V," "Falling Skies" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," is stepping in as executive producer and showunner for the series, replacing departed showrunner John Shiban, who left the show in November. Shiban's exit held up the third-season renewal of the series, which was initially announced slightly before his departure. Also read: "Hell on Wheels" Boss Exits; Third Season Renewal Held Up "We look forward to unveiling the next riveting chapter in the complex lives of the denizens of 'Hell on Wheels,'" Jeremy Gold, "Hell on Wheels" executive producer and head of creative affairs for Endemol Studios, which produces the show, said. "We are delighted that John Wirth will be joining us on this remarkable journey. John is a proven showrunner with a terrific voice and a deep passion for our show." The 10-episode third season of "Hell on Wheels" will premiere in the third quarter of 2013. Also read: "Twilight" Director Catherine Hardwicke to Direct "Hell on Wheels" Episode "Hell on Wheels," which centers around the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, averaged 2.4 million total viewers with its second season, which wrapped in October.
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I've been a beta tester for many company's products, but none of them ever offered me a trip to Hawaii. That's exactly what Celio is doing with their REDFLY Mobile Viewer software: test it, provide feedback and you've got a chance to win two tickets to Hawaii. You'll need to download the beta prior to June 1, and then complete an e-mail survey of the product for your chance to win.
The REDFLY Mobile Viewer software allows your Windows Mobile phone applications to run in a full-size screen on either a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. It's soft of the yin to the REDFLY hardware's yang: that device displays your Microsoft (s MSFT) Windows Mobile environment on a 7- or 8-inch display and keyboard. (See our initial video review here) I'd jump in the contest myself, but I burn easy: a trip to Hawaii would have me redder than a REDFLY.


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|Kobayashi, Kazuhiko
|Dahlman, R
|Kimble, J
|Koizumi, H
|Li, C
|Mccarl, B
|Nouchi, I
|Paustian, K
|Rogers Jr, Hugo
Submitted to: Meeting Proceedings
Publication Type: Proceedings
Publication Acceptance Date: 10/11/2001
Publication Date: 7/2/2002
Citation: Walters, D.T., Kobayashi, K., Dahlman, R., Kimble, J., Koizumi, H., Li, C., Mccarl, B., Nouchi, I., Paustian, K., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2002. Carbon cycle management in cropland. In: Proceedings of the 9th U.S. - Japan Workshop on Global Change: Carbon Cycle Management in Terrestrial Ecosystems, October 9-11, 2001, Tokyo, Japan. p.11-13. Interpretive Summary: This working group was assigned to identify key areas of bilateral interest regarding carbon management in cropland systems. Our meeting began with short presentations by the working group participants from Japan and the U.S. on their current research in agricultural systems and carbon cycle management followed by a group discussion of scientific issues of common interest.
Technical Abstract: Studies of cropping system and land-use management impacts on climate change are being conducted in both countries and a general consensus was noted that intensification of agricultural production will be required to achieve the food and fiber needs of a growing world population. Interactions among anthropogenic changes in atmospheric CO2 concentration, agricultural input management, and conservation strategies on primary productivity, carbon biogeochemistry, soil responsiveness and long-term carbon dynamics in arable soils systems were the focus of discussion. Strategies for augmenting soil carbon-sequestration and assessment of the impact of these strategies on perturbation of non-agricultural systems were also noted as key areas which will influence policy decisions designed to mitigate green house gas emission from agricultural activity.


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Stila at Wayne LeeWednesday, March 12, 2008
The models at the Fall 2008 Wayne Lee show looked absolutely amazing, and I wanted to share their look with you. It was created by Stila, one of my favorite cosmetic companies, which for some odd reason I've never mentioned on this blog. Well, no more! I have three great looks from Stila, and I'm sharing this first one with you today.
The look at Wayne Lee definitely reminds me of Brigette Bardot, and it is overall a very simple and natural look but with the added effect of the heavy eyeliner. Beautiful!
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• Pefecting Concealer
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• Champara Eye Shadow: Apply up to the brow bone
• Dune Eye Shadow: Apply on lid up to the crease and blend in to the Champara
• Liquid Eye Liner: Apply a thick, even line to upper lash line. Be sure to get it into the lashes, and block off the end (similar to the face chart to the right)
• Topaz Eye Liner: Apply this peach/apricot color to the lower lash line to add just a bit of definition
• MAJOR Major Lash Mascara: Curl lashes and apply a few thick coats for thick, long and lush lashes!
• Brow Set: Define your brows with just a touch of eye brow powder. They used Medium here, use the color that works best with your hair
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Painting a Fiberglass Entry Door
What is the best primer and paint for painting a fiberglass entry door?
Is it covered by a storm door? Is it new or painted now? Is the paint for the interior or exterior surface?
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It is a new non-primed entry door. The paint would be for the exterior surface.
Both these threads have good advice. Just make sure to use quality paint store paint.
One of the toughest paints I've ever used on doors, boat top decks, fiberglass coloums is this.
Expencive but may be the last time you ever have to paint it.
I've painted top side deck on boats and years later it still looked like new.
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By Tim Hepher and Allison Lampert
Nov 24 (Reuters) - Canada's Bombardier meets with investors on Tuesday with certification for its CSeries passenger jet "very close," according to sources familiar with the matter, but with no new orders imminent.
Certification of the new jetliner, targeted for the end of the month, is expected within days as Bombardier finalizes documentation with Canadian regulators, the sources said.
"Certification is now very, very close," one source said.
Bombardier spokeswoman Marianella de la Barrera on Monday reiterated the company's target of "certification by the end of the year."
Transport Canada did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Canadian company, which is holding its annual investor day in New York on Tuesday, said last week it had finished flight testing of the aircraft due to enter service with Lufthansa subsidiary SWISS in the first half of 2016.
Coming hard on the heels of agreements for cash infusions from the Quebec government, certification would bring a further boost to Bombardier and its attempt to penetrate the main segment of jet market dominated by Airbus and Boeing .
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In the spirit of Scot McKnight, I publish this very thoughtful email that I received yesterday. I reprint it with permission, and anonymously.
Hey, Tony. I stumbled across your blog this morning.
The Wheaton post is fascinating.
I do find it continually surprising to note how persons embedded in large social structures—whether they be referred to as political, economic, or religious—are, more often than not, incognizant of the actual history of social causation involved in the formation of the structures.
As you indicate in your post, the vicissitudes are at the very least apparent and perhaps actual in many cases. Such is the ambiguity of trying to analyze social causation. I do think that this kind of recognition is the cause of many headaches; in my opinion, these are good headaches to experience, because they invite a kind of dazzled wonder at the complex relationships between human history and God's action within history (including his ability to act despite human foibles, many of which historically have been labeled as "orthodox"!).
This attitude of dazzled wonder, however, does not sit well with strong dogmatism, and strong dogmatism is often associated with undisclosed and perhaps even sub rosa commitments to something like Cartesian certainty as criterial for either knowledge or even for responsible believing. Obviously, I think this is a mistake, but I do think that it's a fairly ubiquitous assumption that is articulated at least in one way by the ferocious commitments to a doctrine of inerrancy. It's interesting to see something like that being extended to whatever authorities in the church are taken to be the correct interpreters of Scripture. To the degree that they handle Scripture rightly, they inherit a kind of inerrancy and the authority that is attached to that (cf. B.B. Warfield).
I think at least these two things (i.e., (a) this kind of commitment in the paragraph immediately above and (b) the compartmentalizing of the various social forces that actually played a role in the formation of structures such as religious groups, schools of interpretation, and the victorious councils) combine with a third commitment, namely, what I'll call the "theological high road," which asserts something like God is in control of all that. The trick is that "all that" is left totally unspecified and largely unexamined. So, it's incredibly easy to agree with that proposition since there isn't a whole lot of conceptual depth to the content, especially if one has already epistemically ceded one's believings and criteria for responsible believing to the chosen authority, whatever it might be. I think this makes it really easy to sanitize one's view of the vicissitudes (isn't that a great word?) involved in any activity under the sun that involves divine action.
Challenging this is tantamount to challenging existentially deep commitments that maintain a type of status quo that is comfortable for those defined within the status quo as "orthodox," which, if one even merely considers the lexical meaning of the term, is all about epistemology. It is ironic that the very meaning of "orthodox," that should invite perennial conversations about epistemology (though not necessarily using that particular term of art) has the practical effect, at least today, of shutting down those kinds of more interesting conversations.
Hence the reactions you and others in the stream may provoke…
I do think that you and others in the stream will have to work harder on distinguishing (i) the kinds of conversations you would like to see in the contemporary religious scene and (ii) mere historicizing of the Christian story in such a way that denies its distinctiveness.
(Whether distinctiveness implies (soteriological) exclusivity is an entirely different discussion that is also subject to conflation.)
I think the worry that critics have is that (i) may collapse into (ii), and the less careful critics probably already just assume that (i) and (ii) have been conflated in the work of the emergents/emerging.


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My experience has been that this interest comes and goes until the time that the child is ready to read themselves. I would say follow your daughter's lead. If she enjoys the sense of accomplishment in identifying letters then go ahead and encourage that in a casual way in daily life. Maybe focus your efforts on helping her identify the letters in her own name. At three, identifying letters and associating them with sounds may be all she wants to do. So, if her name is Katherine, finding K's might be fun as well as getting to know the "kuh" sound. She may very well leave it at that for a long time. I also think that children go through a period of learning and forgetting letters and being confused by upper case and lower case letters. So even if she looks like she is making steady progress in some direction at a very early age, she may "regress." So, starting early doesn't necessarily mean she will have the interest or stamina to keep it up such that she is reading on her own by 4 or 5. Of course, some children do so you do need to watch for that. I subscribe to the notion of encouraging what is there from the child but never pushing.
I know some children start sight reading large chunks of their storybooks at an early age but I never had that experience. If you don't want her to focus on the words when you read to her, don't use books with easy words. Either tell her stories (I could never do this!) or read her beautifully illustrated books with smaller print and more complicated vocabulary and storylines. (Do you know Elsa Beskow for ex?) Then, she might be more likely to sit back and enjoy the story without preoccupying herself with the words on the page. That can come later.
Hope this helps! Jax
Jacquelin has great advice. Things like that wax and wane. Follow her interest, answering questions as they come. My daughter seems quite content just identifying a few letter at this point.
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My daughter will be three in a few days. We are planning on Waldorf homeschooling her when she gets older. I am getting very worried about reading though. She is so interested in letters and is constantly asking me about them. She knows most of her letters just through her curiosity and every day life. She tells me lately that she wants to read. I don't want her to lose her interest by me having her wait until first grade. At the same time, I don't believe she needs to read now. How do you handle your children's curiosity until it is time to learn? I wasn't prepared for this.
I agree with Jacquelin as well! Coming from a "mainstream" early childhood background, I really just threw aside things I do professionally when it came to my daughter. She was much like yours starting around 2.5 or 3.
We answered her questions about words and signs etc with basic answers but didn't go deeper. We also read books as if we were storytelling by not showing her the pictures or words until she was older and/or had heard that same story several times. Mind you, we didn't initially do this... Waldorf was new to us around age 3. Using rich language, singing, saying verses... this will support her without pushing ahead in academic reading. Also, seeing everyone else at home reading for pleasure will keep the spirit alive.
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I would say be encouraging, answer all her questions and teach reading in small age appropriate doses and only when she asks for it. Good for you for taking on Waldorf home schooling! It certainly is a wonderful education!
"It seems to me the thing to do is answer questions and if she learns, fine, and if she doesn't, also fine."
No need to apologize for (possibly) being argumentative. You seem to share the same view as everyone else who has posted. Welcome!
My worry isn't really over her learning to read at a young age. My worry is that she will be bored with a Waldorf curriculum if she already knows how to read when Waldorf curriculums are just introducing letters. I naively thought that by letting her have a lot of play and imagination during her early years and not pushing early academics, that she would not be interested in reading until she was around Kindergarten or first grade. So I just was wondering how to handle things so she is not discouraged from learning and reading yet is still challenged when it is time for her to start school.
As a homeschooler, I might have a different approach. I had an early reader, who spent his K-2 years exploring science, instead of learning to read.
There are good reasons for a child to wait on reading, but I do still think it's worse to discourage an interest in learning. That doesn't mean you need to take her interest in reading as a cue that she's ready to learn to be an independent reader. Like others have said, kids tend to develop in fits and spurts, and an interest now may be followed by a year of disinterest, followed by another growth spurt of wanting to reach the next level. Maybe now she'll learn letters and a few sounds, and next time around to write her name and "MAMA" and next time a few sight words like "STOP" and "OPEN" that she can find on signs, and then later learn to sound out most consonants, etc. Feed her interest but don't overfeed her!
Waiting on reading until the time is truly ripe will allow her to have the experiences of listening and memorizing that those of us who can read miss out on since we fall back on reading when the going gets rough! It will also shelter her from some adult influences that she is too young to digest—seeing the world through my children's eyes I now see how much they can avoid being reached by advertising and news stories when they are too young to process them. My son started to read at 6.5 and started reading chapter books right away, and my daughter is turning 6 and not quite reading yet but can recite stories from memory for 20 minutes and read a dozen or so words at sight. I'm not worried that either one is behind or has been stifled... it's been a great childhood for them!
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I homschooled my son, and saw this thread about reading in new posts. I read it before realizing what forum this is. I don't mean to be argumentative, but having read it, I have questions. Primarily, why would anyone discourage a child who wants to learn something? It seems to me the thing to do is answer questions and if she learns, fine, and if she doesn't, also fine. Am I missing something related specifically related to using Waldorf style/method.
Pek64 I am the moderator, not a Waldorf parent, but in Waldorf, reading instruction is usually delayed quite a bit as compared to traditional education due to the deeper philosophical underpinnings of Waldorf education. I'm sure I'm not doing this explanation justice! Curiosity is not discouraged, just formal instruction. The Waldorf parents will correct me but I believe reading is not taught until well into grades one or two or when the permanent teeth begin to come in. (?)
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Re: Lauren's comment above. In a Waldorf school, formal didactic instruction begins in first grade. Before that, children are provided with an educationally enriching environment that consists of free play, crafts, singing, storytelling, art, and practical tasks like setting the table, washing cups, and cutting vegetables for snacks. This is because Waldorf education is a developmental approach. Four year olds and seven year olds have different needs and the adults seeking to educate them must meet them with these differences in mind. Waldorf teachers believe that a child undergoes a developmental shift after the 6th birthday or, said differently, in the 7th year of life. (Piaget's "concrete operational stage" begins at 7; Maria Montessori's "concrete absorbent mind" advances at age 6; Erikson's "industry vs. inferiority" stage begins at 5). By this point, walking, talking and various biological and sensory-motor milestones have been achieved and the child around the age of 7 is seen as ready to begin learning about the world in a new way. Waldorf teachers don't want to push down the activities more suited to the 6-7 developmental shift and beyond. They want young children to get their fill of free play and touching, tasting and smelling their environments (as little children instinctively do) before asking them to interact with the world in a different way. Waldorf teachers are inclined to believe that damage is done if this earlier stage is hurried and not respected and nurtured. Speaking as a parent, I have come to agree with this perspective and wish our culture would return to a more developmental approach (whether it be Waldorf or something else.)
I have a personal story on what others have pointed out. Kids learning happens in spurts.
My son could write simple words and count at age 3, he was a bored only child and had started a public preschool. But by kindergarten the demands were so high, that he really started to hate reading. I was shocked how early conventional education was succeeding in killing his love of learning. For first grade we switched to waldrof school, and while he is far beyond other kids in reading, he is SO NOT bored in school. He loves every minute of it and comes home exhausted from all the new things he is learning all the time. All the story telling has advanced his vocabulary tremendously, in a different way that regular reading.
So I guess I'm just saying, being interested in letters at 3 might not at all mean she is a fluent reader by first grade, and waldorf first grade is just so much more, that she will not be bored.
I`d like to share with you a great educational ipad application that might be helpful in your strivings to teach your kid to read or to encourage them to learn some new words in a playful way. It`s very easy and doesn`t even require your involvement. Here you will find the description: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id619052667?mt=8
Sure, there are different opinions on early reading but there are definitely more benefits of enriching your child`s vocabulary and developing such skills as aural perception, visualization, attention and perseverance. What is more, as professionals say, colorful illustrations help children to comprehend outward things better.
So why not give it a try?
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My kids were reading by 4 on their own. We read a lot. I answered questions about every sign or label we saw in every store...and boom, at 4 they are reading.
I know Waldorf schools have different views on reading, but if the child wants too and has the ability, they will read long before second grade.
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I just bought a Graco 4900 pro-comp that is a year old and never had paint run through it. It looks like this unit is designed for uses a remote can so the gun can be held at any angle. Few of questions if anyone can help.
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