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How do you consecrate three bishops on the same day?
(Editor's note: Not the first time. Several previous bishops for the American Archdiocese were consecrated at the same liturgy some years ago. It appears this is a local Antiochian tradition. )
#1 Dmitry on 2011-10-19 19:01
This was done in 2004 with Bishop Alexander, Mark and Thomas in Damacus as well; and the Patriarch of Antioch has also done this when he have conscrated 3 bishops earler this year as well.
#2 Anonymous on 2011-10-20 12:54
Boy, am I glad they're all being consecrated in the "Old Country." The Holy Spirit works better there, don't ya' know!
#3 anonymous on 2011-10-20 13:53
I have a few questions:
a. Is the PAtriarch of Antiochis the Ranking Hierarch of the Antiochian Patrichate?
b. If so dose he have the right and honor to Conscrate a new Bishop for one of its archdiocese? No different than MEtropolitan Jonah to Conscrate a new Bishop for the OCA?
c. Finally what is the big deal where they are conscrated, It hink ti will be an honor for them to be conscrated by their Patriarch?
Finally it is safe to go to Lebanon now, if I had the time I would be going ont his trip.
#3.1 Anonymous on 2011-10-20 15:16
The Antiochians in the US love to promote themselves as an "autonomous" church. So, why are these fellows being consecrated outside the US? The truth is, the Pat. in Damascus, Syria still wants ALL the bishops under his omophor, to be known by him & their Synod. Ultimately, the Antiochian Archdiocese in the US is not really an American church. And although + Philip wants tight control over all his priests & bishops here, Damascus still has lots to say about what goes on in America. Once + Philip is replaced, for whatever reason, Damascus will have more to say about what goes on in America. Ultimately, all of this is NON-CANONICAL. Foreign bishops have no authority outside their immediate diocese, even Patriarchs. So, all the Orthodox who aren't under an autocephalous church in America, are really NON-CANONICAL; Antiochians, Greeks, Russians, etc. Yet, these churches continue to ignore Orthodox Canon Law and pretend their operations are normal - they aren't!
#3.1.1 anonymous on 2011-10-21 10:20
If you say it is uncanonical, so is your preferred OCA no matter how you try to explain it. We all are no matter what, so just hope for unity and continue to go to church.
#220.127.116.11 Happy on 2011-10-21 11:50
"If you say it is uncanonical, so is your preferred OCA no matter how you try to explain it."
OK Happy, explain! Remember, there are no canon laws stating who can or cannot grant autocephaly. The OCA is in Holy Communion with ALL the canonical Orthodox Churches around the world, de facto, recognized & canonical. Formal recognition by Istanbul of autocephaly is bogus!
#188.8.131.52.1 Anonymous on 2011-10-23 08:52
The AOCANA's charter from the Antiochian Patriarchate specifies that episcopal consecrations are performed at the Patriarchate. Although their charter does establish an autonomous church (referred to as "self-ruled" at the Patriarch's insistence), I think the consecration practice is a way of demonstrating their spiritual connection with the Patriarchate.
Also, you really should refrain from calling these consecrations "non-canonical." North America is an extraordinary situation canonically. There are those who would call the OCA non-canonical, due to the secretive manner in which a Church, controlled by an atheistic, Communist government, granted unilateral autocephaly, while existing along side other canonical ecclesial jurisdictions; I'm not making that claim, but that claim is just as incorrect as your assertion. Orthodox Christians in North America should work together toward a administratively unified church, and not attack and arrogantly question the canonicity of their fellow jurisdictions, jurisdictions which maintained communion with the Metropolia for the 46 (+/-) years it was under anathema from its mother church, the Church of Russia. (I am not in the OCA or the AOCANA.)
#220.127.116.11 B.W. Trakas on 2011-10-22 03:19
Those who have the money rule the so-called church of Antioch. They sold out their bishops a year ago. Now with the problems in Syria the church of Antioch may soon be dropped from the dyptychs.
(Editor's note: That is absurd and ridiculous.)
#188.8.131.52.1 Anonymous on 2011-10-23 13:05
Work together toward administrative unity? Pleeeese; the Pat. of Istanbul wants this ONLY if it is under him. Read Orthodox Canon Law - he has no authority outside his immediate territory. This is why the Episcopal Assemblies are bogus. Every church in a territory must organize under themselves and their own bishops ruling over their own churches without foreign interference - this is Orthodox Canon Law. There is only one autocephalous Orthodox Church in America and all Orthodox are required to organize under her - not the Greeks, Russians or other. Insistence on non-canonical structures as "normal" or "acceptable" only keep all the Orthodox in North america continually divided. We don't believe in an "Eastern Pope" and the Orthodox have no "Ecumenical Patriarch" - this is false terminology. It could have been acceptable during the Roman/Byzantine Empire, but even Rome rejected the title.
#22.214.171.124.2 Anonymous on 2011-10-23 15:53
I have been curious since news first broke of the Church of Antioch electing 12 new auxiliary bishops many months ago. Including the three from the North American archdiocese, 15 new Antiochian bishops will have been consecrated this year. This increases the number of bishops within the Patriarchate by more fifty percent, with almost all of them being placed in Europe and North America. Is it because these dioceses were under-served by the present Metropolitans? Is it because the membership rolls of the churches there have blossomed and multiplied? If this truly is a response by the Patriarch and the Holy Synod of Antioch to better administer the church in these areas of the world then may God bless them and grant them all many years!
If however, this is a disguised effort to swell the ranks of the Antiochian bishops to have greater influence in the Episcopal Assemblies in the United States and Europe, or an effort to have greater influence on the agenda and composition of the future Great and Holy Council, or both, then it is nothing but empty politics. We already know that the auxiliary bishops in North America do very little in terms of helping to administer the archdiocese other than making occasional pastoral visits, so please pardon my skepticism that this is anything more than an effort to pad votes in certain areas. If that is the case, then I hope the results are far from the intent. I hope and pray that these new bishops prove themselves to be good and faithful stewards of the Church, worthy overseers of the dioceses and archdioceses to which they are assigned, examples of the servants in Christ we are all called to be and followers of no political agenda other than Christ.
Praying for the best from all of them, I'll place my skepticism and any canonical questions regarding the consecrations aside and offer my long-distance (since I won't be in Lebanon this December) Axios!
(Editor's note: While one can join in the Axios, keep that skepticism nearby. It is not by accident that the Antiochians, and Russians, have both created 13 more bishops each in the past few years: others are following along, if more slowly. Its an episcopal arms race - just like the race in battleships in the 1920's. A formula, like then, will have to be developed lest we end up awash in mitres as more and more are created for a council that most likely will never be held in our lifetimes.)
#4 Anonymous on 2011-10-21 11:26
New Bishops only ceremonial with no local clergy councils allowed, no budeget, no say as to transferring clergy. Mostly so Metr. Philip can assign 8 Bishops to cover the events he won't attend (or want to attend).
As to MidWest5 Conf. he rebuked Bishop Mark for poor attendance at 400. Then his appearance gave BUT 200 more this year. What a gain? Skip thev economy, high room and activity bk rates, etc. Too many a grand wqaste of time. Clergy enjoy as time away from parish and all and every expense paid by the local church. Way to go as my parishioners say!
#4.1 Anonymous Priest on 2011-10-23 21:33
It is sad you see it that way.
#4.2 Happy on 2011-10-24 06:26
We a fr form canical normality in the US and I agree the PAtriarch of antioch and the Holy Synod in antioch have their own Agenda's
The Antiochian archdiocese in US have Self Rule, we are allowed to nominate and elect our own bishops the only condition is they must be conscrated byt he Patriarch. It is a improvement since the early 1990's when Bishop BASIL was elected.
#5 Anonymous on 2011-10-21 11:42
Actually, Bishop Basil was nominated by the General Assembly of the Archdiocese in a manner similar to the nominations that have occurred since "self-rule" was adopted in 2004. A better example for your point would be the arrival of Bishop Joseph and Bishop Demetri in the mid-1990s, when nothing resembling any public input whatsoever preceded their assignment to the Archdiocese.
#5.1 David Najjar on 2011-10-23 22:11
My piont was When Bishop BASIL was Con scerated was the Antiochian archdiocese nominated hima nd the Holy Synod had to Elect him, now we can enominated and our Lcoal synod can elect him howerver the Patriarch have to pribiliage as head of the Antiochian Church to conscrated.
We have seen here many comments on Canons and the issue of Foreign Bishop, keep in mind we are unconical in the US sicne we have overlapping Jurisdiction, how can someone say Foriegn Bishops is unconical when they have overlapping jurisdictions in the US.
#5.1.1 Anonymous on 2011-10-24 10:30
My point was not to discuss the canonicity of multiple consecrations or consecrating bishops in someone else's Cathedral. I'll leave that to others more qualified. I would agree with you, Anonymous, and simply say that pointing out such matters in a land of overlapping multiple jurisdictions seems to me very much like the pot calling the kettle black.
My point was that we have lost a tremendous opportunity to have a meaningful connection with our bishops as true shepherds of the flock. To return to your example of Bishop Basil, my parents were delegates to the Convention where he was nominated and cast their ballots for him. Although it was the Holy Synod that formally elected him in Damascus, he was consecrated a bishop at his Cathedral in Wichita. I felt blessed to attend that wonderful event, as did a great many others from this country. Similarly, my father attended the consecration of Bishop Antoun in New York. As a result, a real connection is developed that goes beyond "foreign" or "domestic" bishops. The laity of the Archdiocese got to proclaim Axios for its own bishops. There is no substitute for that.
When self-rule was being drawn up, it was a trade-off to consecrate the bishops in Syria or Lebanon, but then to enthrone them within their respective dioceses on this continent. Under the new interpretation of self-rule, it wouldn't make sense to have any more enthronements here, so the opportunity to allow the people of this Archdiocese to come together and be instrumental in the making of these new bishops is lost. I don't think it makes them any less of bishops, but it is a missed opportunity that need not be so. Part of the devotion that so many in our Archdiocese feel for St. Raphael of Brooklyn is that connection that he had to our parishes, by visiting our ancestors, baptizing, marrying and burying them, consecrating their churches, and by being consecrated a bishop for them in front of them in their new homeland. Perhaps these new hierarchs will develop that connection with the people after they take up their new ministries, but they--and we--are denied the opportunity have such a meaningful start to their ministry.
Regardless of my opinion or the opinions of others, these are the rules we have, and we must live with them and pray for the best. God willing, someday soon there will be true unity in the Orthodox Church in this country, where American bishops and priests will minister to American parishes, building up the body of Christ here, and by extension, everywhere.
#18.104.22.168 David Najjar on 2011-10-24 14:25
David I agree with you 100% regarding the personal connection by witnessing the conscration. I wish these Bishop-Elects were conscrated here, I feel they should be here, howevr the PAtriarch is exercising his right which we must respect.
#220.127.116.11.1 Anonymous on 2011-10-25 12:52
Plkease accept my apology for typing errors still getting adjusted to my tablet.
#188.8.131.52 Anonymous on 2011-10-25 12:47
OK, the Episcopal Assembly, formerly SCOBA...the Pat. of Istanbul thought is wise to organize all of these Episcopal Assemblies around the world according to the "ancient" DIPTYCHS of the Church. Diptychs, an arcane liturgical term that describes the order in which Orthodox churches commemorate each other at their services: 1) Constantinople (Istanbul); 2) Alexandria; 3) Antioch 4) Jerusalem; 5) Russia....From this, Istanbul wants to extend it's authority over the entire world as an "Eastern Pope." While ignoring Canon Law that foreign bishops have no authority outside their immediate territory, these old country bishops wish to usurp authority around the world which isn't theirs! On the Episcopal Assembly in the U.S., the Bishop of the Greeks is 1st; the Bishop of the Arabs (Damascus/Antioch) is 2nd; Russia's Bishop is 3rd - UTTERLY RIDICULOUS! Totally ignoring the OCA which was the first established Orthodox Church in America in 1794 established by the Russian Mission. Then in 1970, granted AUTOCEPHALY by it's mother church of Russia. The ancient DIPTYCHS have no bearing outside the ancient Roman/Byzantine Empire. Certainly not establishing territorial authority around the world. According to Orthodox Canon Law, the head of the OCA is the 1st in order in North America; not Greek, Antioch (Damascus), Russia or any other church. In the same manner, in Russia, the Pat. of Moscow is the 1st. Etc.
#6 Any Moose on 2011-10-23 09:23
Absolutely CORRECT and WHY dispute it. For too many years all we heard is recognize your Mother Church. Did so .. Autocephaly resulted! Why swhould other4 juris. join? Too convenient to belong to a far off See. Someday, someday .... the TRUTH shall make you FREE!
#6.1 Anonymous Mid West on 2011-10-23 21:27
---Here's the Damascus & govt supported by the Antiochian Archdiocese.---
U.S. Ambassador Leaves Syria Due To 'Credible Threats'
October 24, 2011
by MARK MEMMOTT
"The U.S. has pulled its ambassador out of Syria over security concerns, blaming President Bashar Assad's government for the threats.," The Associated Press writes. "State Department spokesman Mark Toner said Monday that Ambassador Robert Ford returned to Washington this weekend after 'credible threats against his personal safety.' "
The wire service adds that "Haynes Mahoney, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, confirmed that Ford was out of the country but emphasized that Washington has not formally recalled him."
"At this point, we can't say when he will return to Syria. It will depend on our assessment of Syrian regime-led incitement and the security situation on the ground.
"We hope that the Syrian regime will end its incitement campaign against Ambassador Ford."
Reuters reported earlier that according to "Western diplomats," the ambassador "left Syria over the weekend."
As we reported on Sept. 29, Ford has gotten considerable attention for his meetings with opposition figures as protests against the Assad regime have continued over recent months. His efforts have not gone over well with the Assad regime. Government supporters at one point threw stones, eggs and tomatoes at Ford's convoy as he went to meet with an opposition leader. They also surrounded the building where the ambassador was meeting with that opposition figure.
Ford has become known for the condemnations of the Assad regime that he's posted on Facebook. In one, he wrote that:
"Perhaps the biggest difference now between the Syrian regime and most of the international community is that the regime has not acknowledged that its forces are often killing unarmed protesters. Unfortunately some Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan committed violations and were imprisoned for their actions. Have any Syrian security members been punished for killing unarmed protesters or torturing prisoners? Changing the mentality of the security forces might take time, but a government that wants to build credibility on human rights and reform has to start sometime and somewhere with concrete steps."
Ford has been the ambassador in Syria since January. Other posts he has filled include deputy chief of mission at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and ambassador to Algeria
#7 anonymous on 2011-10-24 05:54
I heard this this morning ont he news!
My only comment, if a US Ambassador is causing internal problems for the country he is ambassador he is the U.s did the right think to ahve him, leave. Ambssador Ford and come close to crossing the line and interferring with internal syrian matters and some people in Syria as citizens have addressed their concerns, perhaps in not the right manner. Myabe Ambassador Ford should think how his actions could effect a solution,w hich he now see the affects of it.
#7.1 Anonymous on 2011-10-24 11:59
Go visit Syria and see for yourself. I know at least 2 dozen that have gone safely and returned...it is very localized and exactly the same as Fr. Reardon explained from his journey. These are people that were born there too. I'm not saying it's 100% safe, but then again is it safe when people come over here to visit us. Not really either if you go to the ruff neighborhoods. We wish to live in an idealistic world but Assad is really not as bad as he appears to be on western media. If anything, he protected my ancestors there who are Christians. Let's hope it doesn't go back to the way it was when my great grandparents fleed for in order to survive in the early 1900's due to their religion. Thank God Assad allows my other relatives to express themselves religiously through the Orthodox Faith TODAY and hopefully tomorrow unlike what will happen just like in Egypt to the Copts. God bless them all, those who are innocent in all this.
(Editor's note: No disagrees that the Middle East is a rough neighborhood. I am curious about your moral algebra however. You liked the senior Assad because he kept religious minorities ( such as Orthodox) "safe", although in Homs alone in the 1980's he ordered 25,000 people killed. Now the son is doing it throughout Syria and 3,000 have died so far. Does this make the son better than the father, since fewer people have to die to keep Orthodox "safe"? Is this really how Jesus would approach the situation? Really? Is that going to persuade people in and outside of Syria that the Church is worthy - that it can only exist if others are killed to protect it? Is that really the Orthodox moral tradition? Just asking.)
#7.2 Antiochian on 2011-10-24 13:49
To be honest it's the better of the 2 evils to say. It's never at this moment in time nor after Assad be the way Jesus wanted it because their faith does not permit it, however Assad does permit it. The reason people who have died so far in the uprising is because of they were being violent first. I am for democracy and freedoms from dictators, however this is not the dynamic in the middle east. They do not know how it works and it was not built that way so if you think that removing Assad will make it more Christ like than I pray you are right but realistically you are wrong because Christians will not be able to pray freely anymore there. If I were to live there I would allow Assad to stay there so I can pray freely without the threat of being persecuted. Else I would need to live in secret much like the Russians did in order to practice the Orthodox Faith.
The only reason the Assad is being painted in the wrong color is because he looks the weakest in terms of an ally to Iran. I'm not stupid. The western media is totally making this man look like a tyrant when in fact he is not. I really feel sorry for him for not getting the at least decent picture that he is. If you really want to see for yourself, i suggest you order Al Jazeera in Arabic and just watch the tv rather...even if you can not understand the language. Pictures paint the true story, much like our icons do for those that can not hear or read.
#7.2.1 Antiochian on 2011-10-25 06:35
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By IANS | Published: 09th December 2013 05:27 PM |
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Socialite Paris Hilton's brother Barron may take Lindsay Lohan to court for allegedly planning a physical attack on him.
He has decided to take legal action against the actress depite Ray Lemoine, who allegedly assaulted him, saying that Lindsay had nothing to do with the attack.
Barron, 24, who told the police that Lemoine beat his face in at Lohan's behest Friday morning, is now planning to file a suit against both Lindsay and Lemoine, reports tmz.com
Sources close to the Hiltons said that Paris met with a lawyer Saturday afternoon before threatening Lindsay on Instagram.
Ray claims Lindsay is innocent and he only punched Barron after the latter got physical first.


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A LUCKY Black Country couple have tied the knot after winning the wedding of their dreams.
Craig Perry and Mandy Farmer, both aged 45, became man and wife at a ceremony at Priory Hall, Dudley, on Friday (May 16).
The loved-up Oldbury couple won the wedding, worth £320, after entering a competition at the Grade II listed venue's wedding open day last year.
Craig, a warehouse team leader, said: "We had only recently got engaged when we went to the wedding open day. We wanted to get married at Priory Hall because it's a beautiful register office, and while we were at the wedding fayre we were advised to have a go at putting our name in the hat to win a wedding.
"We never thought we'd win and afterwards we went out to the supermarket without even considering it. When we got back we found an answerphone message telling us that we'd won. At first we didn't think we'd heard correctly so we played it back a few times before we believed it."
The newlywed added: "We're still so chuffed. It's been an amazing day. Everything has been just as we'd imagine it and even the weather was kind to us."
Penny Fulford, superintendant registrar at Priory Hall, who married the couple, was also the brainchild behind the competition.
She said: "Our free wedding competition is always a highlight of our annual open day. It's hotly contested and there's a real buzz about it. "I'm absolutely delighted for Craig and Mandy. They were thrilled with the wedding and I'm pleased that we have been able to help them host their magnificent day."


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THE Gloucestershire Bowls Association women's singles final was won by a Moreton-in-Marsh player for the second year running among three titles for the Cotswold club.
Rita Gerry overcame Joyce Ferson, of Gloucester outfit Barnwood, to follow in the footsteps of holder and club-mate Tilly Pearson after establishing a 10-1 lead in a dream start.
Ferson struck back with a three and a two to trail by five shots 11-6 but, hitting a purple patch, Gerry won five of the next six ends to take a commanding 19-8 lead.
The Cotswold player then gained a two to take the title convincingly 21-12.
It was a successful day for Moreton, who not only won the pairs but also picked up the fours title through double champion Gerry alongside Jane Clarke, Jenny Stansfield and Pearson.
They beat last season's winners from Kingswood and Hanham, who were made up of Val Molton, Pam Salvage, Pat Baker and Sue Osborne.
The Moreton quartet seized the initiative over the first six ends to take an 8-2 lead.
With the gap narrowed down to three shots, they gained a four while winning three of the next four ends to move into a 16-7 lead.
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text: Hurricane gets a rematch By Rick Ryan March 11, 2013 Story Share Chip Ellis Hurricane's Ian Miles (34) drives on Woodrow Wilson's Andrew Johnson during the teams' game in December. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Midway through the 2011-12 season, Hurricane's basketball program announced its arrival as a state contender. That's the day the Redskins beat Woodrow Wilson.Hurricane cemented its status as a legitimate state power this season when it forged its way into the Class AAA rankings and earned its first state tournament berth.Now, interestingly, the Redskins get to see how far they've progressed when they take on that very same Woodrow Wilson at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday in a quarterfinal game at the Civic Center.For Hurricane (20-5), ranked 10th in the state and seeded No. 7 for this tournament, it's the second game this season against the Flying Eagles (21-4), the state's No. 2 team and No. 2 tournament seed. The Redskins dropped an 83-66 decision to Woodrow on Dec. 18.Because that game was so long ago - and both teams are playing much better now (Woodrow has won 17 in a row and Hurricane 12 of 13) - Redskins coach Lance Sutherland isn't sure if reviewing the first meeting will tell him anything of much value in preparation for this meeting."Well, yes and no,'' Sutherland said. "I know some things we don't want to do against them that we did the first time because they're so athletic. We tried to press them at Hurricane. That was the game plan going in - that's the game plan all year - but they got a big lead and we had to battle back. We used all our energy battling back in the fourth quarter to make it a five-point game and ran out of gas."Also, you can look for tendencies [from the first game]. See different stuff during the game and what people tried to do and not to do. That's what we've been doing.'' Woodrow Wilson coach Ron Kidd, meanwhile, can't make use of the first game for strategic purposes even if he wanted."We don't even have a tape of that game to look at and see what we did against them, see how we played,'' Kidd said."I remember we kind of slowed down their little point guard [Rasaan Harris] and [Garrett DeFries] had a big game against us. But they're playing a lot different now than they were then.'' DeFries dropped in a career-high 20 points against the Flying Eagles in the first game. For Woodrow, five players tallied 12 or more points that night, led by 18 from senior point guard Andrew Johnson.Both teams appear to be miles ahead of where they were back in December. The Flying Eagles have broken away from a 4-4 start and haven't lost since. The Redskins' only setback over the last seven weeks was a one-point loss to George Washington in the Mountain State Athletic Conference consolation game."We're playing overall team basketball on both sides of the ball,'' Kidd said. "We're playing good offense and good defense, good help defense. We're doing things a little better. We grew up as the season went along.''Sutherland noticed that, during its first eight games, Woodrow Wilson was twice held to 44 points (losses to South Charleston and Winfield) and three other times never made it out of the 50s.Since then, however, the Eagles have scored at least 63 points in every game and have been held below 70 just once in their last 12 (a 63-31 win versus Morgantown). "I think Beckley has just played to their strengths,'' Sutherland said. "They're very athletic and can push the ball. When they were losing games 48-45, that's not a typical Beckley team, less than 50 points. You look now and they're getting at least 70 or 80 points. That's a typical Beckley team.''Sutherland said his team has progressed to where it can thrive even if it doesn't get its own transition and 3-point game going."For us, the defense has picked up a little bit,'' he said. "Last year, we couldn't have won a game in the 40s. That wasn't our style of play. But we've adjusted to be able to do that."We figured that this game will be up and down the floor. However, whose defense does a little better will probably be the one to win the game.''Reach Rick Ryan at 304-348-5175 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Safety shutoff disabled prior to June coal-mining death, report says 4 Congressional opioid investigation targets drug wholesaler Miami-Luken 5 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world Adrian's return key for Morgantown Previous Story Prep basketball: Boys state tournament pairings Next Story


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This pendant was found about 20 years ago in a storage shed. Looks like hieroglyphics. I have had random co-workers look at this item but we are just engineers. I regularly baffle the office but this remains a mystery. The item is double sided with similar graphics that stretch all the way to the outer edge. Any info or input is appreciated. Thanks!!


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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Camilla fist-bumped Janky. "Hey all, sorry I'm late."
"Home pregnancy test. Medicine cabinet."
Camilla flipped Nori the bird. "Watch it, we already got the mini-fridge."
"Cold, so cold." He put down his bass, went to the refrigerator for a beer. "Nice hardware."
Camilla touched her two new lip rings. "Thanks. A little swollen—"
"Anga—LEE—nah!" Janky shouted.
Stone stared.
"What?" Camilla asked. She straddled a chair, helped herself to Stone's flask. Her eyes watered as she concentrated on the swallow.
Stone took the flask from her, brushed her fingers. Camilla tried to hide her gasp. He took a pull, wiped his mouth with the back of his wrist, his gaze intent on her mouth. Camilla wished she could hear his thoughts. He hadn't said anything to her about Tuesday night.
"What's the purpose?" he asked.
"You don't like?" Camilla pouted for Stone then turned to look anywhere but into his unreadable walnut eyes. "Is that really a turntable?"
Janky swiped her teal spikes with black-tipped fingers. "You know Bud. He saw a yard sale, went old school on us."
Camilla sighed. "So what random-assed band is this?" Bud gazed at the ceiling as he fingered the melody on the keyboard.
"No, really. I mean, pierced tongue has a purpose, but lip rings?" Stone shook his head.
"What do you care, gage-man? A dolphin could jump through those earlobes."
Bud stopped playing to stare at Camilla. "You're taking those out. Gig next Saturday and we've gotta have a look."
"Tell her." Janky closed her eyes, beat a complicated rhythm against the table.
"Hey, I know this one," Nori shouted.
"Indoor voice," Janky admonished.
"The song from 'Ghost'." Nori straddled behind Camilla, nuzzled her neck and sang, "I hunger, for, your touch."
Camilla elbowed his stomach, glanced at Stone. Maybe Nori's antics would get Stone jealous. Stone walked away from the table, picked up his guitar. She admired his molded butt, remembered how amazing it looked without skinny jeans. "Bud, lip rings stay in. They're part of my 'look'."
Janky continued drumming. "Not this gig. Tell her."
"Tell me what!"
Bud restarted "Unchained Melody". "This one is the couple's favorite song. We're learning it for their first dance."
"No, no, no. You didn't."
"Oh yes he did," Janky said. "Late bloomer, but he discovered Craig's List and got us—wait for it...." She drummed a fast roll. "...a wedding gig."
Camilla snatched Stone's flask, took a huge gulp. Nori laughed, Stone shrugged and Bud spoke. "Shut-up Janky. Listen. Camy. A gig's a gig. Plus I negotiated us dinner, drinks and an obscene amount of money."
"How obscene?"
Bud smiled, wide enough to crinkle his dimples into chasms.
"Two K. Worth learning the Righteous Brothers, don't you think?" Bud stood still as the song changed. "Oh! This one's important. 'Ebb Tide.' The bride's parents' wedding song. Apparently this wedding's also the 'rents twenty-fifth."
Stone picked up the album cover. "So what else do we have to learn?"
Bud changed the track. "This one. It was—is—the most played song on the radio. Ever."
Stone cocked his head at the opening lines, then stared at Camilla and chortled. "This song's for you!"
The other band members looked and laughed. "Oh man... I gotta hear that again!" Bud dropped the turntable's needle back to the beginning of the track.
Nori grabbed Camilla's arm, half-closed his eyelids and crooned, "You never close your eyes—" Stone, Janky and Bud joined in on "—anymore, when I kiss, your lips!"
"Ef you, all 'a you." Camilla sucked on her tongue, a trick to stop the tears. She expected them to mock her, but not Stone. "No Stone, this isn't my song. It's yours."
Janky did a double-take between the two. "Uh-oh. No. You two didn't. Shit!"
"What?" Nori asked.
Camilla ran out of the room to Janky's swearing. "They fucked each other, I don't believe it. Now we're fucked."
Camilla leaned against the closed bathroom door. She could hear the band members' murmurs. Janky's voice carried over the others. "You asshole. You know you don't shit where you eat, right? If your hormones blow this for us, I'll kill ya both!"
The knocks against the back of her head made her jump. "Camy? Open up."
"Never mind. Forget it."
"It's me, Bud."
"I know. You're the only one who calls me Camy." She couldn't hear the others.
"You coming out?"
Camilla opened the door, wiped her eyes. "Where is... um—"
"They'll be back. We'll practice later." She followed him to the band room.
Camilla picked at a loose thread on her strategically ripped tee. "Um, yeah. About that."
"No, uh-uh. You're not quitting over a stupid mistake."
"But I can't look at him, knowing—"
Bud gave her a fresh beer, then sat on the couch. She never noticed the tawny flecks inside his steel-colored eyes. He patted the cushion for her to join him. "Listen, this happens within bands. They don't break up over it."
"Name one."
"Fleetwood Mac. No Doubt. Rolling Stones."
Bud chuckled. "Just checking." He took a sip, then settled against the cushions, stretched almost horizontal. "It's just a part of the scene. Sex and drugs and rock 'n roll."
"Got any drugs?"
Bud smiled. She noticed his dimples again. "Why don't we keep it at two out of three."
Bud balanced his beer on his chest. "Hey, guess who sang back-up vocals on 'Lovin' Feelin'?"
Not that song, Camilla thought. She shrugged.
"Cher. Think you can handle it?" Bud raised his eyebrows. She knew he didn't mean vocals.
She sighed. "Sure. I'll get all throaty and buy a hair extension."
"You're hair's beautiful just the way it is." Camilla faced Bud, considered him. He offered her his knuckles. "Band?"
Camilla hesitated. "Yeah. Okay." She tapped his knuckles, then let her fist rest against his. "Band."
28 comments:
- Timothy P. Remp said...
Where do you get your ideas? Your dialog and colorful characters pop of the page. I loved Bob balancing his beer on his chest and I liked the digs about the various gauging and lip rings.
Very well done, my friend.
- April 22, 2010 at 12:01 PM
- Jay Thurston said...
Great dialogue and drama within the band dynamic. The Rolling Stones mention made me laugh. Very colorful choice for the prompt, didn't detect the 3 words through the first read.
- April 22, 2010 at 12:45 PM
- Diandra said...
It was like being in the same room with them.
- April 22, 2010 at 2:30 PM
- Skycycler said...
Pitch perfect dialogue - shame about those songs and poor Camy's facial furniture! Great piece Peg.
- April 22, 2010 at 3:58 PM
- Marisa Birns said...
As all the others have done, I compliment you on this masterful dialogue.
Love the band dynamic.
- April 22, 2010 at 5:21 PM
- Laura Eno said...
A great, funny story...a wedding gig. Ugh!
Wonderful characters.
- April 22, 2010 at 5:22 PM
- Dee Martin said...
this was so real - how many great bands have broken up over crap like that? Great job!
- April 22, 2010 at 5:29 PM
- quin browne said...
your gift for dialogue never fails. plus, with the looks they had, i'd love to be at that wedding, as they sing "unchained melody'. ahahaha!!
- April 22, 2010 at 6:23 PM
- Cathy Olliffe said...
Sounds like they're learning the kind of music I love! Lip hardware or not, it's sure to be an awesome wedding... maybe I can hire them for mine!
Love the story, Peg. Great job as per!
- April 22, 2010 at 6:39 PM
- John Wiswell said...
I know you watch Seth Rogen movies with your boys and all, but I'm still highly amused you opened a story with knocking knuckles. Great wacky lines in here, like dolphins jumping through earlobes.
- April 22, 2010 at 9:08 PM
- Bukowski's Basement said...
The piece just had a wonderful dynamic... Great vibe...
- April 22, 2010 at 9:27 PM
- Jen Brubacher said...
I also like the dolphins jumping through the earlobes. There's a lot going on here and I feel for Camilla and whatever happens next.
I also very much like your header image. What a beautiful street.
- April 23, 2010 at 5:11 AM
- Laurita said...
This rocked. Really. :) Awesome dialogue. I felt like I was evesdropping.
- April 23, 2010 at 5:16 AM
- Amanda Scotney said...
Ah,band practice. Very funny.
- April 23, 2010 at 5:26 AM
- David Masters said...
Way to go dude! Glad Camilla's feeling better.
- April 23, 2010 at 6:56 AM
- ThomG said...
This really showed your grasp of dialogue, which fora lot of people is a bitch to write. This had a great flow to it. And another wonderful idea.
- April 23, 2010 at 8:55 AM
- Eric J. Krause said...
Good story. The dialogue flowed really well, and the drama played out true. Well done!
- April 23, 2010 at 9:45 AM
- Gracie said...
Love the dialogue and the character dynamics.
But my favorite is the dolphin through the earlobe. Oh, and having to play a wedding gig.
Very enjoyable. :)
- April 23, 2010 at 11:23 AM
- Michael Solender said...
read this earlier and came back for another go. great mood, love Janky as a character name, kinda bluesie feel. very nice peggy.
- April 23, 2010 at 11:40 AM
- Christian Bell said...
Excellent use of dialogue in this, and some well done characters!
- April 23, 2010 at 1:16 PM
- G.P. Ching said...
You already know this from the other comments but the voice and dialogue are amazing. It reads almost like a screenplay. Your characters are spot on. Nice work.
- April 23, 2010 at 4:10 PM
- Tomara Armstrong said...
I am so curious as to what the three words were... it's going to keep me up all night. I really enjoyed this piece; great characters.
It's always been about sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll... well in my head anyway ;-)
- April 23, 2010 at 8:53 PM
- Carrie said...
Dolphin through the earlobe, the dialogue, sincerely marvelous. Your work is immaculate.
- April 23, 2010 at 8:55 PM
- Heather Lloyd said...
I felt that this had a really authentic voice, you portray your characters so clearly that I can easily imagine them in a movie or tv series. Would love to find out how the wedding gig went....
- April 24, 2010 at 12:31 AM
- ganymeder said...
The characters and dialogue felt very real. Well done!
- April 24, 2010 at 4:56 AM
- Lou Freshwater said...
I'm late, but I enjoyed and agree with ganymeder and others. Band and theater dynamics, always dramatic. ;-)
- April 24, 2010 at 6:32 AM
- Tumblewords: said...
Excellent! I felt like I was there - a fly on the wall.
- April 24, 2010 at 9:45 PM
- J. M. Strother said...
I almost choked when I read the wedding gig part. Teach me to drink soda while reading. Great dialog, and interesting characters.
- April 25, 2010 at 9:49 AM


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Guests are invited to watch closely for clues to the coming murder and ask questions of the actors as they wander among the guests.After the murder, the detective roams the room, investigating the scene and invites guests to do the same. "The detective's role can get very difficult if he has to take control of an unruly crowd," Snider said. He often plays that role because as the play's author, he's familiar with all the characters' motives.After hearing the actors' alibis and explanations, guests confidentially place a vote for the killer. The detective reveals the culprit. The guests who guess correctly win a prize.Usually, the cast meets about a week before the production to pick up a play manual that contains the details and background of their characters and a performance timeline. The improvised performances require no rehearsals, but sometimes a little background education is necessary, such as for an upcoming production about murder during a poker game."We'll have the actors sit down to learn to play poker before the performance. We'll have a poker marathon," Snider said.Behind the scenes before the performance, the atmosphere is decidedly relaxed. The actors show up about a half-hour before the show wearing costumes they provide themselves, said Snider. They chat a bit, sometimes about the play, or just make small talk. Some have worked together before, while others are strangers."This is really where it all comes together," Snider said. Snider gathers them for a quick briefing, and then they hit the dinner floor running. He goes first, introduces the characters and the storyline and lays down a few rules and suggestions. During a dinner-theater performance, the servers deliver the salad course to dinner guests and the action begins.The action flows smoothly with actors playing off each other as they follow Snider's story. They improvise throughout the performance, and usually have no lines to memorize. Snider changes the killer's identity for each performance, and doesn't tell the actors who will do the dastardly deed until a few minutes before the play begins. "Anyone can be the murderer. It keeps it fresh," he said.When their characters are not in the scene, the actors wander through the guests, dropping a gossipy hint about the other characters that might point the finger at or simply create doubt about the others' motives."The actor's job is to deflect the guilt off themselves and onto everyone else. You want everyone else to look more guilty than you do," he said. 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Well, it's been quite awhile since I came on last. Well, i guess since the snow first started falling up around here. lol, and since my desktop's mobo fried on me last month. Had to remember what my login was XD
but, i finally managed to get some brief video today on 2 drives and my putting.
Here's the link to my youtube channel:
each video has been labeled as to what it pertains too. And yea, I apologize in advance for my friend's poor choice in location. I should of watched a replay right after the shot was done, but it was flipping cold out and we were trying to get done b4 dark.
I'm going to try to get some better video's up tomorrow from Holland, MI @ Winstrom Preserve. But that depends on the weather. It's supposed to be raining.
My putt vid, i can plainly see I F'd that one up. I have no clue why i did that. But I do have a tendency on the farther away putts to try to get air under it for some reason.
And based on my footwork on my BH vid, I need to learn to plant my right foot and pivot.
I'm open to all suggestions, critiques. Thanx in advance.


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Topic: Haven't been here in a while . . . . Update on me.
Hi everyone. Here I go again with chemo! I have a mediastinal lymph node and a retro peritoneal lymph node that lite up on my last PET scan. I started gemzar, oxaliplatin, and cetaximab today. Day 1 is gemzar and cetaximab Day 2 is oxaliplatin. A week off and start over. We are going to do 4 cycles (2 months) then another PET scan to see how the lymphs are responding. If I am responding the plan is a total of 12 cycles and oral maintenance.
It has been 3 years since diagnosis. I have had 60 percent of my liver removed, 6 months of IV chemo, part of my right lung removed, 4 months of oral chemo, SBRT of my left upper lung, and now my third time with chemo.
With chemo before I have never lost all of my hair, it just thinned. This time I might lose my hair. I had just grown it out, but was able to cut off 9 inches to donate to Pantene for wigs for cancer patients.
I am having a harder time this go round. I have never felt 'sick' through all of this. I have continued to work full-time and refuse to let cancer define me. I just want to live to see my nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews grow up. I made the choice not to have children, I just have two little furry puppies that melt my heart. I just want to live! Ok pity party is over! Just needed to say it out loud and get it off my chest in a safe place to people who understand.
I am so lucky to have a great support system of family and friends to help me. Any suggestions on this go round send them my way.


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On a flight from California to San Antonio to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Convention, I pondered the challenges that lie ahead for agriculture. I also looked forward to hearing about the concerns of other farmers and ranchers from across this great nation.
Now, some may wonder why I pondered this question when I am from California. Many people are unaware that California is the largest agriculture-producing state in the United States as well as one of the largest employers. Large enough that if California were its own country, we would be the third-largest ag producing country in the world. The fabulous weather, versatility of the state, access to water, and the fertile soils are some reasons why agriculture is successful. However, the roads to success doesn't come without challenges.
Recently other parts of the nation have been experiencing inclement weather. Californians have been basking in the 60-80 degree weather the past few months. Although I have been enjoying working in the yard catching some rays, our state is in dire need of water. Farmers and ranchers are currently trying to plan for the upcoming season by budgeting for the drought that we will incur. Many growers who have tree and nut crops are already seeing blooms on their trees and it's only January. Now they are hoping that the cold weather doesn't decide to visit us in the coming months otherwise they could be at a loss due the blooms freezing and not producing product.
Another great challenge is immigration reform. Being right on the border to Mexico we are heavily invested in pushing the federal government into creating a workable plan that allows access to employees and creates benefit for the employees as well as the industry.
Due to the fabulous weather in California we were able to harvest strawberries all the way into the beginning of December, which is rare. There was a vast amount of fruit that available however much of it was left on the vines due to the lack of employees to help harvest and get the product to market. Not only were we not able to fully meet the demand of the consumers but also saw a loss of profitability. Many times profitability for farmers only comes when you are able to extend your production and capture those rare moments when you can harvest more product than planned or extend production into a high demand market.
The industry now is trying to gamble on the accessibility of labor and the consumer demand for product for the coming year and trying to make production decisions based on speculation. Many commodities and farmers are going to take a hit, thus decreasing supply and increasing food costs. This is not only a gamble that will affect production numbers but it will also affect the quality of production. Growers are having to make concessions with their employees just to keep them employed with their company.
Although many compromises are being made amongst employers and employees it is nice to know that California is fully vested into food safety is unwilling to waiver from their rules and requirements when it comes to production of a safe and healthy product. In fact, California has been working with the Food and Drug Administration in the development of their federal food safety regulations (FSMA). In 2007 the leafy greens industry adopted the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). Since its inception, the entire vegetable industry has been flowing the science based guidelines that has been set forth. Despite the hesitation amongst the industry to implement certain practices farmers and producers have actually found the LGMA to be beneficial in assisting them with advancements and overall farming successes. During the most recent comment period for the FSMA the LGMA proposed that growers who comply with the LGMA would be exempt to the FSMA rules due to its requirements being science based, doable and even above and beyond what the FDA is proposing. You ask why would someone what to follow guidelines that are above and beyond what the FDA is proposing? Well, the answer is simple. The LGMA is DOABLE and SCIENCE BASED, unlike many requirements that are contained in the FSMA. I am proud to say that the American Farm Bureau as well as the California Farm Bureau has played a critical role in commenting and working with the FDA to help implement ideas and changes. This shows how the grassroots system of Farm Bureau pays off.
I could not write this blog in regards to issues that are concerning in the coming year without bringing up water quality. This is also the main reason I decided to write about issues in 2014. Yesterday before I could leave my office and head home to pack for my trip there was a HUGE pile of regulatory papers that I was working on completing. These regulatory papers were in regards to agriculture discharge. On January 15 the Regional Water Quality Control Board is requiring all growers on the Central Coast to report and monitor their fertilizer, irrigation, pesticide, and sediment management on each and every speck of land that they farm. Along with this, they require Nitrate reporting, practice implementation, effectiveness reporting and GIS maps of all your ranches, nearby waterway and drainage systems. So much for "private business". Now everyone's business is public! This is a prime example as to why it's imperative for AFBF to be involved in lawsuits such as the recent one in regards to water issues with the Chesapeake Bay.
After all this discussion I am afraid that there isn't much good news to speculate in 2014. As most of agriculture knows, many of these CRAZY rules and regulations that put farmers out of business and increase the cost of doing business begin on the west coast in California. The good news is…..the farmers and ranchers in California are fighting with every ounce of passion and money that they have but many times it is out of our hands. The problem is that once regulations are enacted in California, it isn't long until those restrictions on business and farming creep across the States. The only way that our industry will be able to continue to fight the battle is by working together, getting involved and staying engaged. As Farm Bureau members we value the hard work of the American Farm Bureau, our State's Farm Bureau's and our local Farm Bureau's in helping keep agriculture in business. I challenge you all to be engaged!


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ONEIDA >> As residents and pets were being evacuated from a large portion of downtown Oneida on Friday, business owners are also scrambled to save equipment and goods from water damage.
Friday afternoon, as waters from Oneida Creek continued to rise, antique vendors at Oneida Commons on Lenox Avenue were working quickly to remove items. Around 3 p.m. the water levels were about a foot away from the rear wall of the building.
Down the road near the intersection of Lenox Avenue and Stoddard Street, the Oneida Service Center was the site of water about five feet deep.
Owner Chad Ward said that after the heavy rain downpour Thursday night in the area, he was not surprised to see flash flood warnings and alerts early Friday morning when he woke up.
"I didn't really think much of it at the time," he said.
By 6:30 a.m. Ward was busy working on a vehicle at his automotive repair shop, when water started rising at the creek which is a few blocks away from his shop.
By 8 a.m., water had already entered his garage as he rushed to remove as many tools and equipment as possible.
He left when water was waist high. Ward is 6 feet tall.
Ward said that there were vehicles on lifts at his business, and so he raised the lifts as high as they would go.
In that position, the bottom of the vehicle tires would be about six feet off the ground, he said.
He hoped that was enough to save the vehicles from damage.
Ward, who lives in Oneida, said he remembers a flood in the mid-1990s that left two feet of water in his driveway.
"But that was nothing like this," he said while looking down the street at his business.
A car was parked near the garage, with only its roof visible.


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Multiple Indictments Returned in State Game Warden Hostage Case
AUSTIN – An Upshur County grand jury has returned multiple felony indictments, including two first degree counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, naming a father and son accused of holding a state game warden at gunpoint last October.
All the indictments stem from an Oct. 6 incident in which Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Shane Bailey was disarmed and detained by two armed men while the officer was making a routine check for hunting law violations on private property in Upshur County.
The warden used his cell phone to call for help, and soon numerous local and state officers came to his assistance and ended the situation with no shots fired.
Lloyd Allen Crabtree, 51, a former county commissioner in Upshur County, was named in five felony indictments, including three counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer (first degree felony); one count of taking a weapon from a peace officer (third degree felony) and one count of unlawful restraint with a deadly weapon (third degree felony).
Crabtree's son, Todd A. Crabtree, 28, was indicted on three felony charges: One count of aggravated assault on a peace officer (first degree felony); one count of taking a weapon from a peace officer (third degree felony); and one count of unlawful restraint with a deadly weapon (third degree felony).
The attorney for the two men notified them Friday afternoon that arrests warrants had been issued and they turned themselves in at the Upshur County Jail a short time later. They remained in jail Friday night in lieu of $1.5 million bond each.
The incident last fall was investigated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Internal Affairs Unit and the Texas Rangers.
"We really appreciate the hard work on the part of our Internal Affairs officers, the Texas Rangers and Upshur County District Attorney's Office that went into this investigation," said Col. Craig Hunter, TPWD's Law Enforcement Division director. "While this case still has to make its way through the judicial process, we hope these indictments will send a strong message that incidents such as this one will not be tolerated by law-abiding Texans."
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