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Thursday, March 22. 2007
The Synod's Statement
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#1 CONFUSED on 2007-03-22 17:42
Will the investigative committee be allowed to continue the investigation? I hope the Holy Synod will apologize to those who have been demonized this last year. I pray that the other more serious failings of those in leadership will not be hidden by this apparent change of direction on finances. I rejoice in what is done but recognize that there is still much to do.
#2 please withhold my name on 2007-03-22 18:26
Nothing about the rest of the report or the release of it to the general Church though...
#3 Zach Borichevsky on 2007-03-22 18:33
Is this it? Not very transparent is it? PT Barnum of circus fame said, "You can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all of the time." Is this another circus?
#4 ANON on 2007-03-22 20:03
Thanks be to God that the Holy Synod finally acted and did the right thing. Axios!
However, a couple of key issues were not addressed in the announcement: (a) What will happen with the Special Commission report? Did the Holy Synod approve its release to the entire Church? (b) What will happen to the Special Commission itself? Will it continue to investigate and complete its work?
Can I afford a little cautious optimism now? Will I be proven the fool if I indulge myself thus? I'll try it, but I'll also remember that the fat lady hasn't sung yet. What is the Metropolitan going to do now? He seems to have boxed himself into a corner. I don't see how he can get around suspending the accused. That would be blatantly abetting him. (I'm using the term loosely.) Why did Abp Dmitir ask that the transfer be rescinded instead of transferring Kondratick back? That may be splitting a hair, but is it perhaps significant? I don't know. Finally, is there any real significance in Bishop Nikolai's non-participation?
#6 SINE Nomine on 2007-03-22 20:36
This archpastoral letter is anything but pastoral. Yes, it is about time that Fr. Kondratick reaps ecclesiastical discipline. This long-overdue action is certainly necessary and is one crucial piece in correcting the OCA's massive troubles.
Beyond this one decision, this "pastoral" letter, like Metropolitan Herman's self-serving address to the Metropolitan Council last week, reeks of the same mindset that allowed the corruption to occur in the first place. "It was everyone else's fault, and we came to the rescue." (Just count how many ways +MH refers to himself in his address to the Metropolitan Council. I'm sorry to have to point this out, but this posturing must stop!)
Now the Synod admits it was wrong to chalk up the allegations to "personal animosity." How about an apology to Protodeacon Eric Wheeler, whose name they dragged through the mud both within the Synod and outside? How about an apology to Archbishop Job, whose character was assasinated by some bishops while the rest watched?
In addition to apologies, where is the thanks to Protodeacon Eric Wheeler? Where is the thanks to Archbishop Job? Where is the acknowledgement that without these two men, Fr. Kondratick would still be Chancellor and money would still be draining to who knows where?
If we are to take our cues from our archpastors, apologies and thanks are clearly not necessary in the Christian walk.
And now the Synod admits it was incapable of investigating the allegations without professional help. "We", they write, secured the services of Proskauer Rose. Ummm, this is a nice re-write of history, but PR was hired against the kicking and screaming of several members of the Synod, and certainly not by "we" bishops. According to Metropolitan Herman's address to the MC, he acted alone -- there was no "we" in the hiring of PR.
The reality, of course, is that PR was not hired because of some altruistic motive on the part of either the Synod or +MH himself, but becasue of the legal threat that was realized after 8 lawyers informed +MH that he could be held liable if he did not act. It would be nice if they would just admit this. How about a "thank you" to the Orthodox lawyers rather than continuing to pat yourself on the back?
Even now, the recommendation of the MC is received and touted by the Synod, yet where is Metropolitan Herman's apology for trying to stifle this same report less than a week ago?
And still, the blame for pain is placed everywhere but where it belongs. They "pastorally" write: "Much has been said or written during this time that has added temptation, pain and suffering to so many." So once again, it is the people who speak and write against abuse that are blamed for causing so much pain.
Where is the admission that without those of us who speak and write, the problems would still be with us? Where is thanks for Mark Stokoe and his writers, without whom Fr. Kondratick would still be Chancellor, and charity funds would still be flowing to who knows where?
To the hierarchs of the OCA, I am sorry, and I am hurt, and I am disillusioned, but your letter is hardly "pastoral." It is not comforting, it is not edifying, and it rings hollow on many levels.
You conclude by inviting us "to join you as our Archpastors." Believe me when I say that there is nothing I would rather do more. Perhaps a few missing sentences might just help the rest of us do that. Perhaps we might actually be able "join you as our Archpastors" (as you say) if you include these in your next "pastoral" letter:
"We hierarchs are so sorry for our repeated inaction when the allegations first came to light."
"We hierarchs are so sorry that we tolerated the defamation of good men and women of the Church by our brother bishops, and for even participating in this defamation ourselves. We have no excuses for such un-Christian behavior. We are particularly sorry for the treatment endured by Protodeacon Eric Wheeler and Archbishop Job."
"We are so thankful that people like Protodeacon Eric Wheeler and Archbishop Job had the courage to bring these devastating charges to light, and that they had the fortitude to press for the truth even while we hierarchs shamefully tried to stop them."
"We are so sorry for abandoning you, the faithful of the Church, at your hour of greatest need. Our inaction and silence are inexcusable."
"We are thankful that through Mark Stokoe's persistence in exposing the truth, even when painful or embarassing to us, and the persistence of those who contributed to his website, the truth was revealed, and that this truth has helped begin to clean up the mess in our Church."
"We are so sorry that we have failed to lead, that we have only acted when pressed to do so, that we who were supposed to be shepherds and leaders abandoned our responsibilities. We are sorry that nearly all the leadership in this investigation has come from the laity and priests. Not that this is bad in itself, but that we failed to join the rest of the Body until we were pressed into doing so is inexcusable"
"We are so sorry that we have consistently refused to hold our brother bishops accountable for their sinful, vindictive, and unkind words and actions. We are sorry that we have acted like kings rather than servants."
"We are so sorry that we have wasted so many opportunities in America by being concerned with image and pomp, and have forgotten our calling to be a missionary and charitable body."
Perhaps with a few more sentences like these, and a few less litanies taking credit for what others have pressed you into doing, and we just might be able to do that which we so desperately want: to join you as our Archpastors.
Priest Christopher Wojcik
Clayton, Wisconsin
#7 Priest Christopher Wojcik on 2007-03-22 20:37
One must hope that throwing Fr. Bob under the bus will not keep the church from learning some of the details the Synod is now privy to.........or do they intend to make us all get off at the next stop?
#8 Metropolitan Transportation Authority on 2007-03-22 20:38
This website and the forceful and cogent comments made by many especially Nescott and Fall, I am certain, contributed in the end to the Synod's statement. Truth no matter how sordid will set us free. Looking further ahead, the absence of Bishop Nikolai virtually assures us that he can never be a serious candidate for primate of the OCA.
#9 Terry C. Peet on 2007-03-22 21:27
The Special Committee needs to continue.
Write those involved to say they have your prayers and support.
"WE have only just Begun".
There is no turning back. Truth and its finding and revelation needs to march on.
This is not one individual.
Matushka Carol
A Florida Missionary
#10 Anonymous on 2007-03-22 23:07
It seems inappropriate that Metropolitan Herman be put into a position to determine what "further actions appropriate under the circumstances" should be initiated against Fr. Kondratick. They both had control -- or were in a position to assert control -- over the missing funds. This is an obvious and insurmountable conflict of interest, because it is in the interests of both men to say as little as possible.
The purpose of the Church Courts is to provide "due canonical procedure" Art XI. Sec.1. A Church Court does not have the authority to issue a legally binding decision in a case involving misappropriation of funds. The Metropolitan Council, rather than a diocesan court, has the authority to initiate and prosecute legal matters affecting the interest of the Church.
The only way the truth will ever come to light is if the Metropolitan Council initiates legal action to recover the missing funds. That would eliminate the conflict of interest and give Fr. Kondratick every incentive to tell his side of the story to a neutral decision-maker.
#11 Robert Vasilios Wachter on 2007-03-23 02:09
Well....now I've heard it all! Making Fr. Bob the scapegoat for the entire situation. He pulled all of this off without the knowledge of two metropolitans, not just one. Two Metropolitans that are control freaks.
I hope Fr. Bob reaches out to his lawyer and sues the OCA for libel and slanderous comments made about him on thier website.
Actually now that Fr. Bob has nothing to lose, and a bit of his dignity to gain back, when he comes clean, and he will, we'll know the real true story.
I think again, this statement, while strong, continues to be posturing. Actually, to me it read like the "end", hoping this has now closed the chapter so they can begin making dinner reservations on our dime.
Fr. Bob....won't you consider releasing your own statement of truth the OCANEWS.ORG??? Now that they have offered you up, you can tell us the truth to restore just a bit of our faith? At a minimum we know you have nothing to lose, and your reputation to salvage. To me, they've placed you in a dangerous situation, one that allows you to tell the complete truth without penalty. Don't you and the others owe us at least that?
#12 K.K. on 2007-03-23 03:38
Thank you, Father Christopher, for so perfectly capturing the response that I--and no doubt many others--had to reading the Synods statement. Your comments are measured, yet full of candor. How very refreshing! May our Metropolitan and our Bishops read your words with great care and humility, and may they respond with courage and truth. At some point in each of their lives, the desire to serve our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ was no doubt pure and undefiled. Though that image has been marred, it has not been destroyed in any one of them. May they choose the way of confession and repentance that each of us must choose again and again throughout our earthly journeysand if they do, may their youth be renewed like the eagles! Such is my prayer for all of them.
With hope in Christ,
Cathryn Tatusko
#13 Cathryn Tatusko on 2007-03-23 04:52
Father, you would make the perfect confessor for the Synod!
Every point I wanted to make, and then some, you have most pointedly made. I wish I had you for my parish priest.
#14 Kenneth R. Tobin on 2007-03-23 05:34
So it was Fr. Kondratick acting alone after all. I have read this thing three times now, and there is no other interpretation. Our bishops have solemnly informed us that an exhaustive investigation has revealed that one man was responsible for diversion of church funds and conversion of church funds to personal use. That was what PR said, the MC recommended action against that man, his explanations were neither credible nor persuasive and now he's to face sanctions.
Maybe that's best. Perhaps it is expedient for all the blame to be placed on one man so that the church can move on, other failings acknowledged only tacitly, but acknowledged nonetheless, so that they may not be repeated. There can be the symbolism of exposure and punishment of one man, while real reform goes on quietly.
Or, in the alternative, perhaps it really was Fr. Kondratick acting alone, in secret, and no one knew or could have known.
Either way, it looks like the package is wrapped up, complete with a pretty bow, and it would be almost unthinkable to leave the nice men holding it out to us to just stand there with faltering smiles while we complain it's not what we really wanted.
#15 Tim Capps on 2007-03-23 06:14
Thank you!
Altho, before I read your comments, I must admit I was pleased that the Holy Synod HAD ACTUALLY made the admissions that they did (deep down, I really was afraid that they would continue as they had in the past). But after reading your comments, yes, I agree, these statements need to be offered.
Thank you!
Alex Ivsky
Washington, DC
#16 Alexander Ivsky on 2007-03-23 06:43
Nice try MH et al. Bob Kondratick is certainly guilty, but cannot be made the sole scapeogoat. EVERY member of the Synod and EVERY employee at Syosset knew what was going on, don't kid yourself. Millions cannot fly around for that many years in secret, especially when it was "for the good of the Church." We have two former treasurers during that period running the show right now. Any breathing person can smell this rotting fish. Many others are culpable and must be suspended, fired and perhaps prosecuted for their roles. Misappropriation of stolen property (money) is just as much an offense for a knowing beneficiary as it is for the thief.
#17 Name Withheld by Request on 2007-03-23 06:46
So it looks like THEY decided to play the one man theme song card. The truth may be soooo incriminating that it would certainly destroy them and the OCA. And they felt this strategy may have at least a 1% chance that us dummies would buy it.
If I owned the business, and one person could fool all the rest of management, I would keep that person and fire all the rest of the management team. Of course I would have to watch him carefully.
#18 Ande on 2007-03-23 06:47
His Grace Nikolai is not done yet! From his last publication out of Alaska a number of us thought he was going to try and take Alaska back to Russia! Not back to the Czar, that is, but to the Moscow Patriarchate in the context of ROCOR!
It sounds as if His Grace Nikolai really was His Grace Tikhon's revenge upon us ungrateful serfs! Episcopal tantrums! God save us from these tantrums! However, in all of this where is the episcopal "grace" and respect for the people of God? Is the Orthodox Church up Alaska way being packaged like a gift salmon for Moscow?
Just a question because Alaska is getting more than fishy at this point!
#19 Al Goldberg-Rogovich on 2007-03-23 06:53
Please extend this request for apologies to all those who have been demonized for the last 20 YEARS. That would be a better approach. We need a lot of healing to get back to any semblance of normal Christianity.
Let the small-mindedness and mean-spiritedness that has driven OCA leadership for so many years finally come to an end. That behavior has not been worthy of even being labeled "Christian."
Let MAGNANIMITY become a new attitude and behavior for the OCA.
#20 Anon. on 2007-03-23 07:07
What makes you so sure that any funds may be recouped?
The money is GONE, SPENT and NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN.
#21 Michael Geeza on 2007-03-23 10:26
I will say "Wow" to this comment, and double-"Wow!" to your reflection posting. The address of the Holy Synod is a step in the right direction, but does not go far enough. The enforced removal of Fr. Kondratick is a good first step, but seems to me to be ONLY a FIRST STEP. And, a forced step at that.
What a refreshing thing it would be if the entire Synod were to resign with a joint letter asking for forgiveness! What a joy it would be if the OCA could stand-up with a new Synod interested in promoting Orthodoxy in America, instead of maneuvering to save their (individual) skins. And, talk of re-uniting with non-American patriarchial entities? What?! Is America not mature enough to warrant its own episcopal Orthodox leadership? I would like to say, "Yes, of course." But recent events do call that into question. As for Alaska, why does the Website there call themselves, the "Russian Orthodox Diocese of Alaska." Such things do NOTHING but obscure the united doctrine of Orthodoxy, and make us Orthodox look like just another "denomination" amongst the non-Roman Christian universe. I had someone the other day ask me, "Well, how can you be Orthodox if you're not Greek?" I explained, "Orthodoxy is Orthodoxy, the country name is just an administration." They replied, "Oh, I see. So, when did you people break away from the Pope, then?"
So much potential, the OCA -- and so little leadership, and even less united leadership; so much posturing and positioning, and so many little fiefdoms! Meanwhile, the Truth that we profess to hold so dear lies there like an orphan!
As a convert, the more I learn about our Orthodxo faith, the more I love it! And I want to share it. But, I'm frankly afraid to introduce anyone to my OCA Church. The more I learn about the OCA, the more I just want to cry!
I want my bishops to quit posturing, quit cooking the books, and resign if you want to rend the OCA! I want a Synod that wants to represent Christianity in America, that wants to grow this Church in America, and that wants the OCA to be the very model of Truth, Repentance, Grace, and Dignity in this hemisphere!
A step has been taken ... we (the faithful) must ensure that the NEXT steps are taken as well -- and not in 2008, but NOW. This country needs the Orthodox message, and it needs it as soon as possible. We must cleanse ourselves individually and organizationally, and stand up together as the OCA and present a consistent message of Christian Truth to them, our fellow citizens. If our current leaders want to do this -- esp. the cleansing part -- then fine, let's get to it. Otherwise, resign your post in the OCA (note the "A"), and seek a position through another administration. But please, either help FIX our OCA Church, or leave it alone, already! The maxim, "You are either part of the solution, or you are part of the problem" definitely applies in this situation.
#22 Convoluted Convert on 2007-03-23 10:50
I do not know if you recall or not, but Fr. Bob was an advocate for bringing in Bishop Nikolai in from the Serbian church to head up the Alaskan diocese. A sponsor so to speak- he and his cohorts in Nevada. That is an area that has to be investigated!
It was Fr. Bob , Metropolitan Theodosius and Bishop Tikhon of the West that were responsible for making the then Fr. Soraich a bishop in the OCA. That was after Bishop Innocent of Alaska questioned the finances of the OCA as did Deacon Wheeler later on. When he opened up that bag of worms he was relieved of his episcopacy. So why wouldn't Bishop Nikolai not attend a meeting that would have connections to the former chancellors removal? I hope I have my chronology correct but these are times when alot of the dealings were going on that we were not made aware of.
#23 Hal Pukita on 2007-03-23 11:06
I am curious to know where you received that impression. Did anyone else get that impression? If so, from what specific statement(s) or action(s)?
#24 Sine Nomine on 2007-03-23 13:37
Reflecting on the events of the last two weeks and what led up to them, I have a few comments to share. I am very thankful for all of the efforts made for the Church by the members of the Special Commission and the Metropolitan Council. I am very thankful for this website; to Mark for initiating and maintaining it, and to all my brothers and sisters who have contributed their reflections and comments on it. I am also thankful for those members of the Holy Synod who have acted responsibly to correct the wrongs and to bring about changes that will preclude anything like this from happening again.
I believe the biggest lesson to be learned from all this is that we must always maintain vigilance, not just over our own lives, but also over the life of the Church. We must never assume that those in positions of responsibility will always act responsibly, and we must never forget the true nature of the spiritual warfare we must all wage against Satan and his demons. As the Metropolitan Council and the Special Commission continue their work to restore integrity by completing the investigation and establishing effective safeguards that will ensure future accountability, I hope that this website will continue as the effective instrument of current accountability that it has proven to be.
#25 Marc Trolinger on 2007-03-23 14:06
He needs our prayers. We don't need statements or anything else from him.
#26 Michael Geeza on 2007-03-23 14:12
"Our bishops have solemnly informed us that an exhaustive investigation has revealed that one man was responsible for diversion of church funds and conversion of church funds to personal use."
Tim- Read the statement again more carefully. It says the abuse of Church trust was "centered" on one person. The statement does not say that he acted alone.
You might also want to re-read Gregg Nescott's speech to the MC as well. (btw, the only islands I've been to is Greek Islands restaurant)
#27 Michael Strelka, CPA on 2007-03-23 14:54
Are you reading about the same scandal that this website's entire existence is based on?
Fr. Bob needs our prayers? He needs our accountants and lawyers to keep him from bearing the ENTIRE brunt of this situation. Fr. Bob DID have his hands in this, just not alone sir. Fr. Bob coming clean and helping clean the house...may just do enough for me to include him in my prayers each night.
The gig is up, the excuses have played out, the laypeople are growing tired of the lack of action and truth.
Fr. Bob can save a little face by for once, telling the truth. The whole truth, no matter how sordid it be.
You can forgive, only once you have confessed in totality.
Lord have mercy on the laypeople and the folks who continue the quest for truth.
#28 K.K. on 2007-03-23 15:06
I understand they have used the words "centered on." This is nothing new. I submit that the phrase is carefully chosen to obscure more than reveal, and, in this context means this: "Fr. Kondtratick was in this up to his armpits but there is plenty of culpability to pass around if anyone were interested in doing so, which we're not."
I stand by my reading of a carefully worded official statement that -- at this point, at least -- seems to suggest there was a very bad apple indeed in the barrel, and the real blame for everyone else was only in not believing it earlier. By golly, though, once they started sniffing out his misdeeds they hired the best lawyers and accountants, dug deep, and got to the shocking truth. Ever see the movie Casablanca? "I'm shocked! Shocked to think that gambling is going on in this establishment." (Claude Raines to Humphrey Bogart, just before someone hands him his cut.)
So the marker is laid down. I think the real choice is do we recognize that everyone knows that everyone knows what really went on and we're going to put a brave face on it for the good of the church and quietly put our house in order? Do we trust that now we have responsible overseers that will make sure that happens and that those who have contributed to the problems in the past have no choice but to allow things to be fixed?
Where does it end? Do we really want to hear more about the "gay subculture?" Coverups and tapes and exactly who benefitted from the theft of church funds? Maybe we do. Maybe we need a thorough housecleaning. Or maybe not. Honestly, I do not know at this point. What do you think?
#29 Tim Capps on 2007-03-23 16:24
Thank you Hal. Bp. Nicholai's behavior is certainly suspicious. What in the heck is going on? It appears as if the Holy Synod's bubble is bursting. Who will be left when full truth is known? So, so sad and embarrassing for a church that touts its commitment to the "true faith." If this is the "true faith", then who would want it? It is my prayer that we Orthodox will start taking our faith seriously and at least make an effort to live out our faith by right actions. Having the right doctrine without living it is shameful.
#30 Anon. on 2007-03-23 16:43
What makes you so sure you know what happened to all the money? We know that large amounts were converted to cash. What makes you so sure some of that money was not deposited into another bank account somewhere? What do you know that the rest of us don't know?
I honestly don't know whether any of the funds can be recouped. But legal proceedings are the only way to bring out the whole truth.
Why are Fr. Kondratick's supporters crying foul? Why are they saying he is being thrown under the bus? In fact, Fr. Kondratick must be counting his blessings. Up to now, nobody has demanded that he pay back any of the missing money.
Doesn't that seem strange to you?
It looks like there is an implied agreement between Metropolitan Herman and Fr. Kondratick. Both men have been as quiet as possible. Neither has publicly accused the other. Both have shown an inclination to sweep this all under the rug and forget about it. Metropolitan Herman has not shown any inclination to take any action against Fr. Kondratick except to the minimum extent that the political reality requires. When the pressure was so high that he had to do something, Metropolitan Herman removed Fr. Kondratick from office, but arranged for a transfer to another paid position in Florida. It is as if they are both trying to protect each other.
The tradeoff seems to be that Metropolitan Herman and Fr. Kondratick say nothing publicly. Fr. Kondratick takes the fall -- which is inevitable considering that his name is on all of the checks. But Metropolitan Herman agrees to do all in his power to prevent legal action, to prevent any demand for restitution, and to continue to sweep his under the rug. And Fr. Kondratick accepts the role as scapegoat and agrees not to implicate anyone else -- as long as Metropolitan Herman protects him from the legal consequences of the scandal.
Metrpolitan Herman opposed the Council's recommendations on the ground that it was time to move on and put all of this behind us. The recommendations passed anyway and the matter was referred to the Synod. Now the Synod has turned the matter back over to Metropolitan Herman. What do you expect will happen now? Metropolitan Herman will handle the situation exactly as he has done all along: he will do the minimum that the political reality requires.
The only way to find out the truth will be if Fr. Kondratick faces potential legal consequences.
#31 Robert Vasilios Wachter on 2007-03-23 17:49
For all the reasons you enumerate, oh KK, yes, indeed, Fr. Kondratick certainly needs our prayers. The greater his responsibility for all this may have been, the more the prayers are needed.
Also, do keep in mind that Mr. Geeza has been among Fr. K's most ardent critics through these postings.
#32 Fr. Dennis Buck on 2007-03-23 18:05
Too little. Too late. I am not very impressed.
Exactly. Nobody talks everybody walks. I have to hand it to them. They are playing a bad hand brilliantly. From hiring PR to lay the groundwork to this latest statement they are always two steps ahead of everyone else. Only the feds could shake things up at this point, and that is just the kind of press the justice department needs these days (not). Besides, our guys have the better lawyers.
Still, there are deals and there are deals, and the deal between our Metropolitan and Fr. Kondratick -- if indeed such an understanding exists, as would make sense -- may not be the only deal. I'm hoping there are other, more edifying deals, wheels within wheels, and real change will come out of all this, but probably not heralded by a news release. I guess it still all boils down to trust. I think the "reform party" has the momentum, now.
#34 Tim Capps on 2007-03-23 19:24
Michael, BK will need more than prayers!
We need to find the truth, and this must continue until all is revealed to the OCA.
The SAD part is that,according to oca.org- there are six(6) active heirarch and seven (7) retired heirarch with a total of three hundred ninety seven (397) years in the heirarchy, and no one saw this until six (6) years ago, boggles my mind.
MH (+) has been a heirarch for thirty four (34) years. Reading all of this sad story, he is a certer piece of this FIASCO. MH has to go, anything less, this story will go on and on.
It has been clear for some time that this is precisely the strategy of MH to put this crisis to rest. If we allow it to happen, then the OCA will truly have been turned into "a den of iniquity."
#36 Kenneth R. Tobin on 2007-03-24 05:30
As I have read over the releases in the past year, I see that not much changes for the OCA. While the vast majority are devoted laity and clergy, the leadership has suffered for years with a developmentally immature mentality that has nothing to do with being an American Church, an ethnic church, or anything related to church. It has to do with power and greed, it has to do with sin. It has to do with making yourself look like something that your are not, i.e. saying you have a million members and believing such a lie that it becomes true and then even the rest of the church starts to believe it.
It also has to do with men and women who hide behind the banner of being the true faith and true church that they forget what it was they believed in. It is worse than fundamentalism, it is in a sense, a belief in dogma but with no practice of the faith, just blind adherence to rubrics and "traditions/Traditions" that make everything seem real, when in reality, the inside is empty and hollow.
Lets go back and forgive all of the priests, deacons, and devoted laity who suffered, were relieved from their parishes, kicked out with little notice, and who were tossed aside, etc., etc., all due to the politics in Syosset.
These are the ones who were truly hurt and need the church. Maybe real healing and forgivenes can occur. As for placing the blame on one person, We All know it just is not true. All of the Bishops allowed this, both by omission and comission. They all failed the church and all of them need to ask forgiveness. Most of them as a sign of true repentance could retire. That would save many resources, time, and allow the OCA a fresh start.
#37 Michael C. on 2007-03-24 05:35
Good questions--my answers.
I do not want to hear the details concerning anyones sex life, but a violation of celebacy vows by a member of the clergy is pertinent as to whether or not they should remain in their position. Perhaps this has already been addressed, and if so, then the Church at large should be so informed--not misinformed.
While an "auto da fe" for Fr. Kondratick might provide satisfaction to some, it also obscures the role of others who most certainly have contributed to this scandal. At a minimum, the Metropolitan should resign, everyone in Syosset during the period in question fired, and at least half of the Synod "retired." (I'll leave it to others to identify those who should resign, but advanced age and ill health are certainly two good reasons.)
BTW, what has happened to the other actions of the Metropolitan Council? In many ways they are far more important than the Kondratick yoyo scheme.
In the end, it is the TRUTH that will set us free from the ill effects of this scandal.
#38 Kenneth R. Tobin on 2007-03-24 06:09
"Do we trust that now we have responsible overseers"
If you mean the present administration, the answer is no. If you mean the MC, not until the next AAC and some deadwood is voted out (including the non-functioning audit committee), and not until Best Practices is adopted and put into practice. And not until the outside accountants are able to render an unqualified opinion as to the OCA's financial statements.
"Do we really want to hear more about..."
Not all the details. But what if the ADM millions were being used for those purposes? Don't we deserve to know what the Beslan children's money and the priests' widows and orphans money and the 911 money was spent on? Tim, if we don't get a full answer to all the questions that have been posed on this site in the past months, the next AAC will be a very, very ugly affair.
#39 Michael Strelka, CPA on 2007-03-24 06:28
Dear Tim,
You are obviously a fair person; willing to give people the benefit of the doubt. That is often the right course. However, if you read this site carefully, from the beginning, you will conclude that these people no longer deserve the benefit of the doubt.
We need to hear the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. These people betrayed a public trust. These betrayals must be revealed in all their painful detail. Otherwise, these public positions will have no credibility going forward.
Trust must be restored. Having an OCA that only goes through the motions and whose words are hollow is a useless organization that is not worthy of anyone's commitment.
#40 Anon. on 2007-03-24 08:49
"Stunning Synodal Statement..." Mark, you should write for the New York Post.
#41 Peter Von Berg on 2007-03-24 10:38
Are there any dates that we could be tracking? Like target dates for reports, meetings, minutes, etc.
Dont misunderstand, I am in no hurry for this to be resolved. Its really great to have all this extra spending money since I have been pretending to donate since the first of the year. Just like the OCA has been pretending to fix the problem.
Seriously, any dates you know of?
Thanks, Ande
#42 Ande on 2007-03-24 10:40
Why do you twist what I said? You took my comment totally out of context. I didn't say we need to pray for him because I feel sorry for him, don't understand what's happening or that I'm a supporter of his. The sooner he's out of the OCA the better.
Fr. Bob is incapable of telling the truth with regard to this matter. He had his chance with PR months ago and he had his chance with the Synod this past week.
He needs our prayers becuase he's up to his neck in trouble, severe denial and frailty as a human being. Are we not told to pray for those who've affronted us? Should we not pray for those who may be in danger of losing their soul?
Frankly, if what came out this past week is true, (and nothing has been brought to light to dispute the facts), when all is said in done, he probably deserves to lose his priesthood at the very least and possibly even go to jail. However, that doesn't mean we should stop praying for him.
I may be very adament about the stance I've taken with regard to Fr. Bob, but I'm still first and foremost an Orthodox Christian, and I for one, will continue to pray for him. What would I be if I chose not to?
#43 Michael Geeza on 2007-03-24 11:30
I wish I could be more sanguine about the Synod's statement. Like some here, I feel it repeats a pattern of too little, too late. The Church is asking for accountability. Our faith demands it. It beggars the imagination to think that the Synod has only now realized that the former Chancellor misused funds entrusted to the Church. The Metropolitan as an act of humility, as an acknowledgement of his failure in oversight, as a man responsible for his own actions or lack thereof, as a bishop who has failed his flock, should resign that the Church may live.
#44 David Paynter on 2007-03-24 16:54
In light of the most recent events, in the words of Emily Litella, "never mind." It seems my speculation was wrong and my optimism misplaced.
#45 Tim Capps on 2007-03-24 18:39
I stand corrected, and yes I did misinterpret your posting.
#46 K.K. on 2007-03-25 12:47
Where do we go from here and what do we do when the parish
priest never talks about the situation in Syosset?
#47 elc on 2007-03-25 16:06
None of the parish priests that I know will talk about this situation with their parishioners. They are too concerned about their paychecks and pensions. Im sure that there are many good priests that I dont know.
The only way this can be fixed is if more Parishioners believe that it is broken.
They will not believe this until the parish priest admits it.
Dont let anyone tell you that all the priests dont know about the problem.
One way would be to print out the articles and distribute them to a few parishioners.
Another way would be to temporarily withhold donations from the local parish (and hold in escrow).
If enough do this it may get the priests attention.
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Less than a week later -- his mind swirling with Mizzou since then -- Gill got the push he needed. It came from an unlikely, and unique, source.
On Monday night, Gill called Northern Iowa assistant coach Dan Clark. The Panthers' staff was the first to show interest in Gill, and Gill wanted to update them on his first offer, and the interest he was receiving from Illinois and Kansas State, among others.
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Hand-in-hand with Jody Lenihan, the two skipped down Disneyland's Main Street toward Sleeping Beauty Castle on an October day in 2011.
As the two approached the castle, Lenihan pulled out a handmade notebook he had bought while on a work trip to Sri Lanka. In it, he had documented his 99 dates with Maloof over the last five and a half months.
Lenihan sat Maloof down on a bench in front of the castle.
"My whole life has led to this day, this very moment," he said, down on one knee. "I have been in the process of proposing to you my whole life."
Maloof, too, had waited her whole life for this moment. She spent her 20s and 30s mostly single, but not without hope or prayer that one day the right man would walk into her life.
"I knew God would send me the right person," Maloof, 48, a chiropractor in Mission Viejo said. "I always wanted to be married. I just never found the right person and I didn't want to settle because I wanted to have my happily ever after and my prince charming."
At 10:28 a.m. on Oct. 28, 2011, happily ever after came alive.
Now Maloof and her prince charming, an electrical engineer, are one of 15 finalists in the Ultimate Love Story Contest, sponsored by the Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji.
The resort, known for attracting celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, initially launched the contest to celebrate Valentine's Day, marketing manager Margaret Ybarra said in an email.
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Many hot rodders are building hot rod bikes to match their four-wheel creations, so it should come as no surprise that "Wizard" Terry McConnell of Tulsa, Oklahoma, built this '94 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy to match his Pro Street '49 Chevy. What might surprise you is the fact that this super-smoothie was finished in just three weeks! Wizard likes his stuff on the road, you see.
The first order of business was to completely disassemble the just-from-the-showroom Fat Boy. Then all the welds on the frame were ground and smoothed, the drive-belt guard was tossed, and a set of Dick Moss fenders was bolted on. With RC Components 18-inch billet wheels and Metzeler tires on the White Brothers–lowered suspension, Wizard decided the fenders needed to be longer in the back to give the bike the proper look, so both fenders were extended 3 inches in the rear. To smooth the back of the bike even more, the license plate holder was molded into the extended rear fender. Then, with all the surfaces prepped, Kavanaugh sprayed on the custom purple paint, and Wizard did the graphics.
To give this looker some go, the Evo heads were ported and polished, an RC Components flywheel was slipped into place, and a Crane cam was loaded to mind the flow. A Pro One air cleaner and White Brothers Porker pipes fell into place after the engine was swung back into the frame to give the whole package some personality. To handle the added spunk, a Barrett Kevlar clutch was called into action.
In the rider-interface department, Wizard bolted up a set of Beach Bars on the stock uprights with Arlen Ness handgrips, and he also cleaned off the gauge area and painted it to match the bike (notice the cool graphics on the speedo). Then some switches were installed on the back of the early FLH headlight housing to operate the lights and the starter.
The Fat Boy is simple yet original, and the whole package works very well. Wizard put about 4000 miles on it in one season, attending local and national shows from Daytona to Laughlin, so he got some quality seat time. Since this bike turned out so well, you can pretty much bet he'll build another one—the big question is whether he'll build a car to match his next bike or a bike to match his next car!


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On Jan. 31, local officers conducted a traffic stop on a freeway in Modesto and arrested Lori Riley, 34, and William Riley, 37, both of Fairfield. The Rileys were found with some 50 pounds of processed marijuana with a street value of $250,000 and a handgun in their possession, police said. They were brought back to their Fairfield home where a search was conducted.
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Victor L. Garcia Appointed Director of Finance
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- Garcia's start date is Dec. 8.
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors today appointed Victor L. Garcia as director of the Department of Finance (DOF). He will begin his new position Dec. 8.
Garcia is currently the acting director for the DOF. From 2001-2008, Garcia was deputy director of the DOF. He also served as a coordinator with Fairfax County Public Schools Financial Services from 1990-2001 and as division chief with the county's DOF from 1987-1990.
Garcia previously worked in the Department of Labor for the state of Illinois. He has a solid financial management background with more than 30 years of experience managing financial operations involving sizeable staffs in the areas of accounting, financial reporting, purchasing and accounts payable, payroll and grants.
Garcia is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of the East, Manila, Philippines.
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Garcia will receive an annual salary of $152,356.
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34 comments:
(Oh Rand, Kalyn is going to get you for this one!)ReplyDelete
Great photo, and a very Happy Birthday to a wonderful woman!
Very funny Rand. I don't even remember this photo, but notice the blue eyeshadow.ReplyDelete
Thanks Elise! In spite of this trick I'd have to say he's a very great brother.
Rand you better run and hide for this. But to be honest I am glad you had the cheek.ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Kalyn. You looked incredible then and look amazing today. Your precense enriches our lives in the Blog world.
I wore a hair do very like this some years ago! Ah, the days when I had time (and inclination) to set my hair.ReplyDelete
This is what little brothers are for. I'll bet he's still grinning!ReplyDelete
The tilt of the head, a slice of copper highlights, and light-blue eyeshadow - there's nothing not to love. Who knew this young hipster would become such a blogebrity?ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Kalyn.
- AnonymousDecember 8, 2006 at 2:42 PM
You are beautiful Kalyn! Then and now.Your brother knows that too:)ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Kalyn and many many happy returns of the same!!
Oh I am soooo totally on the floor laughing. You DO look just the same, Kalyn! And Rand's timing is entirely perfect. (And I'm immediately removing my sister's access to my blog RIGHT NOW.)ReplyDelete
Kalyn --you are a wonderful sister and I really hope you have a SUPER birthday!ReplyDelete
You have changed --you don't wear that white/blue eye shadow any more.
Hilarious! Kalyn, I LOVE that haircut and the blue eyeshadow. I hope you've had a very happy birthday -- it sounds like you've been surrounded by people you love and their kindnesses; you are a lucky woman!ReplyDelete
I'm telling you nowReplyDelete
I'm telling you right away
I'll be staying for many a day
I'm in love with you now!
(Oh, yeah, I noticed the blue eyeshadow.)
Just one of the many reasons I will never give anyone my Blogger password!ReplyDelete
Just kidding, Kalyn: the photo is adorable. What a fun brother you have. But perhaps you can find a photo of him dressed in one of your bikinis and exact some revenge. ;-)
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Kalyn!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Jalyn! You look wonderful now and back then as well! :)ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday, Kalyn - hope it was a good one!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 8, 2006 at 9:43 PM
Happy Birthday Kalyn.ReplyDelete
Many happy returns of the day.
happy day! I'm with susanv, where's the picture of Rand?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 8, 2006 at 11:58 PM
Wow, Kalyn. I thought I was looking at a picture of Leslie Gore! And you have a very evil brother.ReplyDelete
Now thats what brothers are for.... aren't they ???!!!! Many happy returns of the day Kalyn!!!ReplyDelete
hello, as i observed the two pictures, gets exactly the same smile!ReplyDelete
What a fantastic brother!!!ReplyDelete
I do believe a picture of Rand is in order!
Love the pic! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kalyn!ReplyDelete
Paz (Who thinks you have an awesome brother!)
Hello Kalyn,ReplyDelete
happy birthday, but sorry to say, that you changed a bit. You are wearing ear rings now ;-)
Wow, I am a bit awed by so many nice birthday wishes. For all those who are wondering, I do have that same family CD where Rand got this photo, and I'll be looking for that picture of Rand in the bikini. His birthday is December 28, so I think a little payback may be in order.ReplyDelete
Reading your comments about the photo, it's nice to realize that there are quite a few of you out there who are at least close to my age. "I'm Telling You Now", Leslie Gore, and people remembering when we set our hair. It's fun to know that I'm not the only one on the internet who screamed at the Beatles and wondered whether Paul was really dead.
And yu haven't changed a bit!!!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, Kalyn!ReplyDelete
I know you are spending at least part of your day working on Menu of Hope — what a woman you are! A very good one.
You do have the same smile — really haven't chnaged much!
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2006 at 11:12 AM
It's still a cute photo - just oozes innocence.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2006 at 12:33 PM
Happy birthday, Kalyn!ReplyDelete
Oh, Rand, this is a fantastic photo! Thanks for sharing this to us. (ooooh you are so going to get a payback! can't wait to see the photo of you in a bikini. lol)ReplyDelete
Kalyn, as ever, you look amazing.
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2006 at 2:13 PM
I think I use that same shade of blue eyeshadow!ReplyDelete
8-O (Just kidding!)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kalyn! I'm so proud of you for helping so many people cook up some of the healthiest, most delicious low-carb recipes on the planet! You are the best, so don't ever change!
So when are you gonna release a cookbook? :)
Too cute!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday Kalyn, may the new year be full of good food, good friends and good times :)ReplyDelete
Happy birthday to you Kalyn. I like the bundle of cinnamon - excellent in these christmas times.ReplyDelete
happy, happy birthday kayln. Hope you had a relaxing day!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 12, 2006 at 8:22 AM
I don't know how I missed this! A very happy (belated) birthday, Kalyn! I hope your day was extra special =)ReplyDelete
I'm so happy you're taking the time to comment on Kalyn's Kitchen! I love hearing from people who stop by, especially if you're sharing feedback or asking questions about a recipe I've posted here.
I've recently changed my comment settings so people can comment without signing in, but you will need to check the box to show you're a live person, and comments on older posts won't show up until I publish them. Thanks for understanding!
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Is Mcroberts healthy? Tyler had an outstanding game and if this was his audition it would appear its his job to loose, but I don't think Josh played at all. It is nice to have a healthy Foster again and I am happy with him backing up roy. The backup pf minutes are highly dependent on Grangers/
fosters minutes at the 4. This team is healthier than they have been in my memory and it would seem Mcroberts, Posey, and george are all looking at the same minutes depending on matchups. I know very few choose Posey of these three but I am curious how people feel about George and Mcroberts. Do we want Danny playing the four so George gets minutes or Mcroberts backing up Tyler and not going small? Reguardless, I certainly hope Mcroberts gets the backup minutes over Posey. I expect Mcroberts and George to trade minutes from here on out unless Mcroberts starts again or takes Fosters minutes at the 5. who do want to get the minutes?


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The complex has a reception area with safety deposit boxes (for rent). Guests of this apartment hotel with 130 apartments are welcomed in a lobby. Further facilities include a hotel safe, lift access, a café and a restaurant.
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The Olympocalypse That Wasn't
In truth, the Olympics represent the world coming together. It is the world coming together in a time of crisis, in times of trouble, but coming together nonetheless. I watched in Wembley as people who had never been to Japan or France cheered with all their hearts for a team made up of people that did not speak their language.


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HAMPSHIRE schoolchildren have been battling it out to find out who knows best when it comes to the rules of the road.
Around 50 schoolchildren from across Hampshire gathered at Winchester fire station to learn all about road safety giving their own show-and-tell demonstrations and taking part in simulated crash scenes.
The children worked their way up the leader board as they completed different tasks, including jigsaws, perception tests, and quizzes.
The main activity saw one nominated child from each school investigate a crash scene involving several of the fire officers. Their duty was to find out the cause of the accident and report back to their school team.
Station Manager Rob Dellow, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service's lead for road safety, said: "We've got seven schools here within Hampshire and over the last 12 months they have done a lot of road safety-related events. They are already regional champions but this is about finding the best school in Hampshire. The kids have been up for a fair bit of competition, and it seems to really push their abilities.
"Most years this is aimed at years 5 and 6 but this year we opened it up to years 2,3 and 4 so they can learn about road safety early on so that when they come to take part in this in future they know what to expect. It's a chance to test their road safety understating, observations skills and learn about the difference between crossings."
Nola Stockley, 11, of Weeke Primary School, said: "It's been really fun and educational. My favourite part was when we did the investigation outside. It's important that you keep everything you've learnt in your heads and use it when crossing the road."
This year's winning school was Long Sutton Church of England Primary School in Hook.
Donna Smith, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service's education adviser, said: "We have been running this event for three years now. It is always great fun and the children enjoy it. More importantly it's an exciting way of saying thank you to the junior road safety officers for all their hard work in educating their peers at school about the dangers on the road."


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The Potter House Zoo benefit dinner will raise money to expand the wolf exhibit at Potter Park Zoo. The expansion would allow the zoo funds for additional animals and to further conduct research on wolf pack behavior. The event will be held at the Historic Potter House in Lansing. Attendees will enjoy a casual tour of the venue during the dinner hour, ending in the gardens with an animal presentation by Dennis Laidler, Potter Park Zoo education curator.
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This week's Weekend Wrap-Up is full of feel-goodness. The holidays are upon us an it's always a great time to lend a helping hand, whether you're on the giving end or the receiving end.
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There's a "rising belief" that Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Doc Rivers all want to head to Los Angeles to join the Clippers if things don't work out in Boston, according to Marc Stein on ESPN.com
Andrew Wiggins is progressing toward a five-year, $148 million maximum extension according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.
Barring a surprise, Alex Len is planning to sign his $4.2 million qualifying offer to stay with the Suns.
Markieff Morris (sports hernia) will undergo surgery this Friday and is expected to miss the start of training camp.
Bryan Colangelo said he doesn't anticipate Ben Simmons (foot) having any restrictions during his rookie season.
Joel Embiid (knee) has yet to go through any 5-on-5 work and head coach Brett Brown said he's not sure what Embiid will be able to do when training camp opens up next week.
Dante Cunningham has agreed to re-sign with the Pelicans on a one-year deal worth $2.3 million, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.
Danilo Gallinari (thumb) is "just days away from a return and should be ready to go for training camp," according to Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders.
Andrew Bogut has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lakers for the veteran's minimum.
Brandon Rush's agent announced that his client has signed a deal with the Bucks.
OG Anunoby (knee) won't be ready for training camp according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.
Mason Plumlee has agreed to a three-year, $41 million deal to return to Denver.


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MBIA story updated with changes throughout.NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- MBIA ( MBI)'s chief regulator on Thursday criticized the cash-strapped company's decision to pay out $11.4 million in cash to four top executives. "These bonuses are unwarranted and ill-advised. That MBIA in its current circumstances would pay big bonuses raises real questions as to the independence of MBIA's board and the judgment of MBIA's management," said David Neustadt, spokesman for the New York Department of Financial Services. MBIA's bonuses are paid out at the parent company level, which isn't technically regulated by the NYDFS. Still, MBIA scrapped planned 2011 bonuses for several executives after discussions with the NYDFS, according to a March 19 proxy filing. MBIA spokesman Kevin Brown declined to respond to the NYDFS comment, though when questioned about the bonus payments in an earlier exchange he wrote in an email that the payouts to the executives were approved by the board "in order to retain their services and assure continuity in the company's leadership during this critically important time in its transformation." On Wednesday, more than 89 minutes after the close of trading and just 23 seconds ahead of the end-of-day deadline in this holiday-shortened week, a regulatory filing by MBIA alerted the handful of people paying attention at that hour that its board had approved $11.4 million in cash "retention" awards to four of its top executives. Edward Chaplin, the CFO and William Fallon, the President and COO, will each get $3.5 million, while Anthony McKiernan, the chief portfolio officer, will get $2 million and Ram Wertheim, the chief legal officer, will receive $2.4 million. The executives will also split 2 million shares between them, with 600,000 each for Chaplin and Fallon and 400,000 each for McKiernan and Wertheim. These are subject to a fairly complex vesting formula, but if MBIA shares trade at $25 by the end of 2015 and tread water for the next two years, they would get the entire 2 million shares, which would be worth $50 million. While $25 seems like a long way from the $7.95 closing price for MBIA shares on Tuesday, it is consistent with the bullish thesis for the shares put forward by at least three sell-side analysts who follow the company. That thesis has MBIA winning a roughly $2-3 billion settlement from Bank of America ( BAC), with which it is engaged in a complex and bruising legal battle over subprime mortgage bonds. The bulls also believe MBIA will be able to continue operating its municipal bond insurance business, while retaining a subprime mortgage bond insurance business that could appreciate substantially if the housing market continues its recovery. Twenty-five dollars per share also doesn't seem like such a stretch if you consider that MBIA's adjusted book value at the end of the third quarter was $30.64. While that measure does not adhere to generally accepted accounting principles, it assumes no new business activity, according to the insurer's latest quarterly filing. Twenty five dollars per share does seem like a stretch, however, if you consider that MBIA's subprime unit had $534 million in cash at the end of the second quarter, and $386 million at the end of the third quarter. Research firm Creditsights argues the unit is on track run out of cash by the second quarter of 2013. The bonuses, however, will come from MBIA's parent company, which also spent roughly $170 million during the quarter to buy back some of its bonds. The parent has $298 million in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter, down from $473 million at the end of 2011.
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'After an uneventful first half of the third, Jason Pominville put the Sabres ahead with a powerplay tally at 12:27. Assists on the goal came from Christian Ehrhoff and Marc-Andre Gragnani. The Leafs nearly came right back but Ryan Miller robbed Joffrey Lupul on a wide open opportunity. Toronto pulled James Reimer with time running out, but Miller stood tall, keeping the puck out of the net to earn the 2-1 final.'
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Reynolds brings familiarity to Denver series
DENVER -- When he pitched for the Rockies from 2010-12, Matt Reynolds had more success than most at Coors Field, and the D-backs left-hander is plenty familiar with the effects of pitching at mile-high altitude.
"You might not notice it as much when you come in for a series," Reynolds said before the D-backs' opened a three-game set with the Rockies on Monday. "But you definitely do when you're coming back all the time throughout the year."
Reynolds experimented with different workout routines and tried to get more sleep as a way of recovering better while playing in the thinner air that makes extra demands on the body.
While the biggest challenge for players who spend the summer in Denver is physical, visiting teams often struggle with the mental adjustment to the conditions that are known to effect the game.
"When we had our advance meeting, I tried to give my two-cents on what seemed to work for me," Reynolds said. "I think, more than anything, you can't let it get to your head. You see guys that come here and all they can focus on is the altitude and the ball is going to do this, it's going to do that and your head is a powerful thing and it can make it worse."
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Inside the D-backs, and follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Gee rebounds to give strong finish to shaky start
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Perhaps Dillon Gee's brief mound nightmare has come to an end. Saying that he "felt normal again," the right-hander rebounded from another rough beginning on Wednesday to close with two scoreless innings, striking out the final three batters he faced.
"All I needed to look for was that last inning -- that was me," Gee said. "I was aggressive. My tempo was better. The ball was coming out great. Something clicked that last inning, and I felt like my old self."
From the first pitch of his previous outing, against the Tigers, through the second inning on Wednesday, Gee gave up 11 runs in four innings, walking five batters, hitting two and throwing three wild pitches. Manager Terry Collins said last week that Gee was struggling to find his release point, something that usually comes naturally to him.
But with two clean innings now fresh in his memory, Gee does not foresee any similar problems arising.
"I didn't really know until that last inning hit me what I should feel," he said. "The first couple of innings were tentative, feeling for things, and that's just not me. I'm not getting caught up in all this. I know I've just got to keep working, and that last inning was definitely something to build off of."
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Mary Lou Florence, Program Technician with the Bullitt/Spencer/
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