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I think it's good to occasionally step back and focus on the basics of gluten intolerance. [Note: I use 'gluten intolerance' as an umbrella term that includes both celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.] Sometimes I get so caught up in writing about the latest research that I forget that every hour of every day a newly diagnosed individual is needing information on the basics - what gluten intolerance means and how they should begin the process of instituting a gluten-free diet.
This blog, the Gluten Doctors, was my first blog and one that I began after writing my book, "The Gluten Effect". I wrote the book to embrace a disorder that was being completely ignored by the celiac community – gluten sensitivity.
Fortunately after only a few months of the publishing date of "The Gluten Effect", major researchers in the field began to publicly agree that gluten sensitivity was a very real condition and one that warranted the attention of researchers and clinicians alike.
Let's discuss those basics:
What is Gluten Intolerance?
As mentioned above gluten intolerance is an embracive term that includes both celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease has had many faces since it was first described by a medical doctor Samuel Gee in 1887. Initially it was thought to be purely a digestive problem, akin to indigestion.
It was later realized to be an autoimmune disease and small intestine destruction was considered the hallmark of the disease.
Knowledge further advanced and it was realized that celiac was more a disease of the immune system that affected most every part of the human body. From the heart to the lungs, from the liver to the brain, there is no system of the body that gluten doesn't touch.
We now realize that celiac disease affects the nervous system more so than the digestive tract and that many so afflicted have absolutely no digestive complaints whatsoever – yet they still have celiac disease.
This last sentence would be a surprise, and in fact would be refuted, by many clinicians in this country today. They would be wrong but that wouldn't make them any less emphatic about it. I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to hear from people who 'know' they are gluten intolerant but are told by their doctor that if they have no digestive complaints they have no need to even be tested for the condition.
Classic celiac disease, as described so many years ago, consists of a profile that many clinicians, including gastroenterologists, embrace as 'gospel'. This classic picture would present with an underweight patient with chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating.
Classic celiac disease exists, but it in no way describes the majority of cases – quite the contrary.
Celiac disease affects 1% of the population and it rises to about 4% with increased age.
How do you know if you have celiac disease? Good question. I wish I could tell you there was an absolute fool-proof test. Most recent research has this to say:
A highly positive tTG test with a positive AGA test (both blood tests) are highly correlative with celiac disease.
Do you have to have a positive intestinal biopsy to 'confirm' the blood tests? Many clinicians would say 'yes' and they would be wrong. Why? You can definitely have celiac disease and have a negative biopsy. To say otherwise is condemning many celiac sufferers to a shortened, unhealthy lifespan.
[I can see the comments coming in already. I know, you've been told otherwise. It is incorrect.]
So what does one do if they get a negative test but they are suspicious of being gluten intolerant? I have two suggestions:
1. Try a gluten-free diet for 30 days and see how you feel. [Feeling better is a valid test in itself.] Do remember that this is a zero tolerance policy so educate yourself first and then begin. There's no point in a 'mostly gluten free' approach – it's got to be as perfect as possible.
2. Get a genetic test to see if you carry the genes for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Either one makes for a lifelong gluten-free diet in your future, but I think it's good to know for yourself as well as for other members of the family, which, if either, is positive. I've heard researchers state that there are likely more genes that code for gluten intolerance than we know about, but the genetic test available is still a good place to start.
Symptoms Associated with Celiac Disease
There are over 300 symptoms and conditions associated with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. I will include some of the most common ones below to give you an idea if you or someone you care about potentially falls into this category:
· Fatigue
· Infertility
· Obesity
· Diabetes
· Depression
· Rheumatoid arthritis
· Anxiety
· Thyroid disease
· Gas/bloating
· Liver disease
· Diarrhea/constipation
· Cancer
· Headaches/migraines
· Acid reflux
· Autism
· Brain fog/Poor memory
· Stunted growth
· Hormonal imbalance
· Osteoporasis
What is Gluten Sensitivity? How is it Different from Celiac Disease?
Gluten sensitivity is very similar to celiac disease. They are both genetic conditions, they both are known to affect most systems of the body, and both require a lifelong gluten-free diet.
The estimation of incidence of gluten sensitivity is much higher than celiac disease - 10% of the population. This is new research in an area that is in its infancy. Personally I feel that the incidence is likely much higher, perhaps up to 30% or more of the population. This personal estimate is based on my clinical experience and it is shared by others in the field. But I am not a researcher.
There is some thought that gluten sensitivity is less serious than celiac disease. This is not true. Both conditions can shorten life expectancy and create hundreds of different symptoms and conditions. Celiac disease is, in itself, an autoimmune disease and gluten sensitivity is not. Some extrapolate this to mean that gluten sensitivity cannot be a causative factor in creating autoimmune disease. I have not found this to be the case. In fact we have, here at the clinic, seen amazing improvements and sometimes reversals, of autoimmune diseases in patients who were gluten sensitive but who did not suffer from celiac disease. Once again this is my clinical experience, there is not much if any research in this area.
How do you Test for Gluten Sensitivity?
There are tests that exist for gluten sensitivity, although they are not 'recognized' currently. Does that mean they do not work? Not at all. I am quite pleased with the results of the testing I use. I find they correlate quite well with patient symptoms and improvement once a gluten-free diet is instituted.
The opinion that no 'accepted' gluten sensitivity test exists is simply a function of how new the field is. As mentioned earlier, it's only been two years since general acceptance of the existence of gluten sensitivity occurred.
So what should you do if you suspect gluten sensitivity? I am happy to share with you the labs that I use and genetic testing is available as well. Ultimately the 30 day elimination diet is something I always include, regardless of what testing is done because I trust that as a valid test. I typically run the blood test and back it up with the 30 day elimination diet. The lab testing is not perfect, none of them are, but the body will tell you what it thinks of gluten if you eliminate it completely from your diet for 30 days.
If I am Gluten Intolerant How Do I Get Started?
1. You must educate yourself. I mentioned this is the first blog I ever created. Since then I have merged my website, blogs and you tube videos to act as a comprehensive resource. My 'gluten sensitivity and celiac' blog is at this address: http://www.healthnowmedical.com/category/gluten-intolerance-celiac/ you can also go to this page (http://www.healthnowmedical.com/am-i-gluten-sensitive/gluten-foods/) to learn the foods that are safe and unsafe when embarking on a gluten free diet.
2. Be patient. It is not easy to change your diet so radically and the change will likely not happen overnight. You will make mistakes, unfortunately. But learn from them and continue to be patient with yourself as you learn more about food in general and gluten in specific. If you hang in there you will be rewarded with greatly improved health.
3. Find a clinician to help you. This can be difficult which is why we created a destination clinic wherein we see patients from across the country and internationally. We are not the only ones who know how to take care of you, but the numbers are truly dismally small. We'll try to help you find someone local to you but if that doesn't work, we're happy to help.
4. Finally, I wish I could say that eliminating gluten was the only step you had to take to restore optimal health. Certainly it should be, but alas, there are other steps that need to be taken. Why? Removing gluten is simply not sufficient to restore the health to all the parts of the body that gluten has affected. From healing the small intestine, to regaining the strength of the healthy probiotic population, to balancing hormones and more - all these factors must be assessed and treated as needed. We call these the secondary effects of gluten and they are not difficult to treat.
I hope you found this helpful. Please let me know any questions you have or other topics you'd like to see me address.
I and my team of doctors are here to help. If you'd like to set up a health analysis give us a call at 408-733-0400. The initial consult is free.
To your good health,
Dr Vikki Petersen, DC, CCN
Founder of HealthNOW Medical Center
Co-author of "The Gluten Effect"
Author of "Gluten Intolerance: What you don't know may be killing you!"


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Checking in on… the SECPosted by jstevrtc on December 16th, 2009
Paul Jordan of Wildcat Blue Blog is the RTC correspondent for the Southeastern Conference.
- Kentucky 10-0
- Florida 8-1
- Tennessee 7-1
- South Carolina 6-2
- Vanderbilt 6-3
- Georgia 4-4
- Mississippi 8-1
- Mississippi State 7-2
- Alabama 6-3
- Auburn 5-4
- Arkansas 4-5
It was a very slow week in the SEC as three teams did not see any action at all. Kentucky and Mississippi State represented the SEC well in the SEC/Big East Invitational while Florida and Georgia lost their matchups. Both Mississippi teams have been coming on strong and supplying some firepower to the West; Tennessee has only one setback and they should challenge UK all season. The big story for the rest of the year will be the race to 2000 wins between UK and North Carolina. Kentucky has pretty much assured themselves of being the first team to break the 2000-win plateau as they currently have 1998 wins to 1992 for UNC.

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Low Back Pain
The low back supports most of the body's weight, and as a result, is susceptible to pain caused by injury or other problems. Over 80% of adults experience low back pain (LBP) sometime during their life.1 More than half will have a repeat episode.
It is often difficult to pinpoint the root of low back pain, though poor muscle tone, joint problems, and torn muscles or ligaments are common causes. A herniated or slipped disc may also cause low back pain as well as sciatica, a condition where pain travels down one or both buttocks and/or legs.
Standing or sitting for extended periods, wearing high heels, and being sedentary increase the risk of developing low back pain, as do obesity and back strain due to improper lifting. Up to half of pregnant women experience some low back pain.2 Long hours spent driving a car may contribute to a herniated disc.3 This is possibly due to the vibration caused by the car.4
Many people with low back pain recover without seeing a doctor or receiving treatment. Up to 90% recuperate within three to four weeks,5 though recurrences are common,6 7 8 and chronic low back pain develops in many people.9 Low back pain is considered acute, or short-term, when it lasts for a few days up to many weeks. Chronic low back pain refers to any episode that lasts longer than three months.
While low back pain is rarely life threatening, it is still important to have chronic or recurring back pain assessed by a healthcare professional. Potentially serious causes include spinal tumor, infection, fracture, nerve damage, osteoporosis, arthritis, or pain caused by conditions found in internal organs such as the kidneys.
What are the symptoms of low back pain?
Low back pain may be a steady ache or a sharp, acute pain that is worse with movement.
Lifestyle changes that may be helpful for low back pain
Preliminary data indicate that smoking may contribute to low back pain.10 One survey of over 29,000 people reported a significant association between smoking and low back pain.11 Smaller people (children, women, those who weigh less) are most affected. A study involving people with herniated discs found that both current and ex-smokers are at much higher risk of developing disc disease than nonsmokers.12 Other research reveals 18% greater disc degeneration in the lower spines of smokers compared with nonsmokers.13 Smoking is thought to cause malnutrition of spinal discs, which in turn makes them more vulnerable to mechanical stress.14
One survey reported that people who drank wine healed more quickly after disc surgery in the lower back than those who abstained.15 However, alcohol consumption may cause cirrhosis of the liver, cancer, high blood pressure, and alcoholism. As a result, many doctors never recommend alcohol even though moderate consumption has been linked to some health benefits. For those deciding whether light drinking might help with recovery from disc surgery, it is best to consult a doctor.
Regular exercise and proper lifting techniques help prevent low back problems from developing. Proper lifting involves keeping an object close to the body and avoiding bending forwarding, reaching, and twisting while lifting. Low back pain and disc degeneration are both more likely to develop among sedentary people than those who are physically active.16 However, long-term participation in some competitive sports may contribute to spinal disc degeneration.17
Therapeutic exercise helps people recover from low back pain18 and low back surgery.19 Less clear are details about how this should be done for greatest benefit. In other words, the best type of exercise, frequency, duration, and timing of a program still need to be determined. One study reported therapeutic exercise significantly improved chronic low back pain compared to exercise performed at home without professional guidance.20 Another trial discovered that women with chronic low back pain who began supervised back strengthening exercises at a fitness center were more consistent exercisers than those who started and continued therapeutic exercises at home.21 Both groups experienced significant improvement in pain. However, the supervised group experienced better long-term improvement.
While heavy lifting and other strenuous labor may contribute to low back pain, one trial found that people with sedentary jobs gained more benefit from an exercise program than those who have physically hard or moderate occupations.22 Motivational programs may also improve exercise consistency, which in turn decreases pain and disability.23 People with low back pain who wish to embark on an exercise program should first consult with a physical therapist or other practitioner skilled in this area.
Supervised bed rest, for two to four days, coupled with appropriate physical therapy and therapeutic exercise, is often recommended by medical doctors for acute low back pain.24 However, reviews of bed rest recommendations have concluded that bed rest is, at best, ineffective and may even delay recovery.25 26 It is better to try to stay active and maintain a normal daily schedule as much as possible.
General recommendations for people recuperating from low back pain include wearing low-heeled comfortable shoes, sitting in chairs with good lower back support, using work surfaces that are a comfortable height, resting one foot on a low stool if standing for long periods, and supporting the low back during long periods of driving.27
Nutritional supplements that may be helpful for low back pain
Three double-blind trials have investigated the effects of supplementing a combination of the enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin for seven to ten days on severe low back pain with or without accompanying leg pain. Eight tablets per day were given initially in all trials, but in two trials the number of pills was reduced to four per day after two to three days. One of these trials reported small, though statistically significant improvements, for some measures in people with degenerative arthritis of the lower spine.28 People with sciatica-type leg pain had significant improvement in several measures in one trial,29 while another found the enzymes were not much more effective than a placebo.30 These trials included chronic low back conditions, so their relevance to acute LBP alone may be limited.
Several animal studies and some research involving humans suggest that a synthetic version of the natural amino acid phenylalanine called D-phenylalaline (DPA), reduces pain by decreasing the enzyme that breaks down endorphins.31 It is less clear whether DPA may help people with LBP, though there are a small number of reports to that effect,32 including one uncontrolled report of 27 of 37 people with LBP experiencing "good to excellent relief."33 In a double-blind trial, University of Texas researchers found that 250 mg of DPA four times per day for four weeks was no more effective than placebo for 30 people with various types of chronic pain; 13 of these people had low back pain.34 In a Japanese clinical trial, 4 grams of DPA per day was given to people with chronic low back pain half an hour before they received acupuncture.35 Although not statistically significant, the results were good or excellent for 18 of the 30. The most common supplemental form of phenylalanine is D,L-phenylalanine (DLPA). Doctors typically recommend 1,500–2,500 mg per day of DLPA.
A combination of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 has proved useful for preventing a relapse of a common type of back pain linked to vertebral syndromes,36 as well as reducing the amount of anti-inflammatory medications needed to control back pain, according to double-blind trials.37 Typical amounts used have been 50–100 mg each of vitamins B1 and B6, and 250–500 mcg of vitamin B12, all taken three times per day.38 39 Such high amounts of vitamin B6 require supervision by a doctor.
Proteolytic enzymes, including bromelain, papain, trypsin, and chymotrypsin, may be helpful in healing minor injuries because they have anti-inflammatory activity and are capable of being absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.40 41 42 Several preliminary trials have reported reduced pain and swelling, and/or faster healing in people with a variety of conditions who use either bromelain43 44 45 or papain.46 47 48
A preliminary report in 1964 suggested that 500–1,000 mg per day of vitamin C helped many people avoid surgery for their disc-related low back pain.49 No controlled research has been done to examine this claim further.
Are there any side effects or interactions with low back pain?
Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions.
Herbs that may be helpful for low back pain
Colchicine, a substance derived from autumn crocus, may be helpful for chronic back pain caused by a herniated disc. A review shows that colchicine has provided relief from pain, muscle spasm, and weakness associated with disc disease50 51 including several double-blind trials.52 The author of these reports has suggested that 0.6 to 1.2 mg of colchicine per day leads to dramatic improvement in four out of ten cases of disc disease. In most clinical trials, colchicine is given intravenously.53 However, the oral administration of this herb-based remedy also has had moderate effectiveness. People with low back pain should consult a physician skilled in herbal medicines before taking colchicine due to potentially severe side effects.
Willow bark is traditionally used for pain and conditions of inflammation. According to one controlled clinical trial, use of high amounts of willow bark extract may help people with low back pain. One trial found 240 mg of salicin from a willow extract to be more effective than 120 mg of salicin or a placebo for treating exacerbations of low back pain.54
Topical cayenne pepper has been used for centuries to reduce pain, and more recently, to diminish localized pain for a number of conditions,55 including chronic pain,56 although low back pain has not been specifically investigated. Cayenne creams typically contain 0.025–0.075% capsaicin.57 While cayenne cream causes a burning sensation the first few times used, this decreases with each application. Pain relief is also enhanced with use as substance P, the compound that induces pain, is depleted.58 To avoid contamination of the mouth, nose, or eyes, hands should be thoroughly washed after use or gloves should be worn. Do not apply cayenne cream to broken skin.
One double-blind trial found that devil's claw capsules (containing 800 mg of a concentrated extract taken three times per day) were helpful in reducing acute low back pain in some people.59 Another double-blind trial (using 200 mg or 400 mg of devil's claw extract three times daily) achieved similar results in some people with exacerbations of chronic low back pain.60
Herbalists often use ginger to decrease inflammation and the pain associated with it, including for those with low back pain. They typically suggest 1.5 to 3 ml of ginger tincture three times per day, or 2 to 4 grams of the dried root powder two to three times per day. Some products contain a combination of curcumin and ginger. However, no research has investigated the effects of these herbs on low back pain.
A combination of eucalyptus and peppermint oil applied directly to a painful area may help. Preliminary research indicates that the counter-irritant quality of these essential oils may decrease pain and increase blood flow to afflicted regions.61 Peppermint and eucalyptus, diluted in an oil base, are usually applied several times per day, or as needed, to control pain. Plant oils that may have similar properties are rosemary, juniper, and wintergreen.
Turmeric is another herb known traditionally for its anti-inflammatory effects, a possible advantage for people suffering from low back pain. Several preliminary studies confirm that curcumin, one active ingredient in turmeric, may decrease inflammation in both humans62 and animals.63 64 In one double-blind trial, a formula containing turmeric, other herbs, and zinc significantly diminished pain for people with osteoarthritis.65 Standardized extracts containing 400 to 600 mg of curcumin per tablet or capsule are typically taken three times per day. For tinctures of turmeric, 0.5 to 1.5 ml three times per day are the usual amount.
Are there any side effects or interactions with low back pain?
Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions.
Holistic approaches that may be helpful for low back pain
Acupuncture may be helpful in the treatment of low back pain in some people. Case reports66 67 and numerous preliminary trials68 69 70 71 72 73 74 have described significant improvement in both acute and chronic back pain following acupuncture (or acupuncture with electrical stimulation) treatment. In a single controlled study of acute back pain, both electroacupuncture and drug therapy (acetaminophen) led to statistically significant pain reduction and improved mobility.75
Several controlled clinical trials have evaluated acupuncture for chronic low back pain. A controlled trial found acupuncture was significantly superior to placebo (fake electrical stimulation through the skin) in four of five measures of pain and physical signs.76 Controlled trials using electroacupuncture have reported either benefit77 or no benefit78 for chronic back pain. A double-blind trial compared acupuncture to injections of anesthetic just below the skin at non-acupuncture points, and found no difference in effect between the two treatments.79 Controlled trials have compared acupuncture to transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS). Some,80 81 though not all,82 demonstrated greater pain relief with acupuncture when compared to TENS, and one found improved spinal mobility only with acupuncture.83
In one preliminary trial, acupuncture relieved pain and diminished disability in the low back during pregnancy better than physiotherapy.84
A recent analysis and review of studies reported acupuncture was effective for low back pain,85 though another recent review concluded acupuncture could not be recommended due to the poor quality of the research.86 A third review concluded that acupuncture was beneficial for people with slipped discs and sciatica and could be recommended at the very least as a supplementary therapy.87 Since the vast majority of controlled acupuncture research addresses chronic low back pain, it remains unknown whether people with acute low back pain benefit significantly from acupuncture.88
The federally funded Agency for Health Care Policy and Research has deemed spinal manipulation effective for acute low back pain during the first month following injury.89 This recommendation is supported by other research, though some has not been well controlled.90 91 People whose initial pain or disability is severe to moderate appear to benefit the most, though those with longer lasting or chronic pain may also be helped by spinal manipulation.92 93 One 12-month controlled study found no difference in benefit between manipulation and standard physical therapy.94 Another controlled study found a series of eight treatments with spinal manipulation was as effective as conventional medical therapy, but the manipulation group needed less pain medication and physical therapy.95 Practitioners who perform spinal manipulation include chiropractors, some osteopaths, and some physical therapists.
Some researchers suggest that spinal manipulation should not be performed on people with a herniated (slipped) disc, because it may lead to spinal cord injuries.96 However, other preliminary trials report that spinal manipulation helps those with herniated discs,97 98 99 100 as did one controlled study comparing manipulation to standard physical therapy.101 In one investigation of 59 people with slipped discs who received chiropractic treatment, including manipulation, 90% reported improvement.102 Those with a history of low back surgery had poor outcomes. People with LBP due to herniated discs who wish to try this method should first consult with a chiropractor or other physician skilled in spinal manipulation. A recent controlled study compared manipulation, acupuncture, and medication for chronic spinal pain. Only manipulation significantly improved pain and disability scores.103
There is inconclusive evidence that massage alone helps people with low back pain, though preliminary research indicates it has potential.104 Many practitioners use massage in combination with other physical therapies, such as spinal manipulation or therapeutic exercise. People with low back pain who want to try massage should consult with a qualified massage therapist.
Some controlled trials indicate that biofeedback benefits people with chronic low back pain,105 106 but other trials do not.107 108 One study found that biofeedback was more effective than behavioral therapy or conservative medical treatment for people with chronic back pain. The study also found biofeedback to be the only method where people experienced significant reduction in pain for up to the two years of follow-up.109 People wishing to try biofeedback should discuss this method with a qualified practitioner.
Emotional distress has been associated with aggravating low back pain,110 including that caused by a herniated disc.111 The effects on back pain of counseling aimed at reducing emotional stress remain unknown, though it is used in some clinics employing multidisciplinary approaches to treating chronic lower back pain.


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Mount St. Mary's Seminary
Learn More About The Priesthood
Mount St. Mary's Seminary is the oldest division of the Athenaeum. The seminary has its mission the preparation of candidates for the Catholic priesthood, a gift of God and the fruit of an integrated approach to formation. As part of the seminary community, a man in formation continues his personal human and spiritual formation while appropriating and integrating theological and pastoral experiences. Following Pastores dabo vobis and the Program of Priestly Formation, Mount St. Mary's Seminary seeks to form candidates for the priesthood after the Heart of Jesus by integrating the four "pillars" or dimensions of formation: human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral.
Baptized and confirmed Catholic men, who have completed a B.A. or its equivalent, can be admitted to the seminary and its Master of Divinity Degree Program. For those interested in priesthood but who have not previously been in seminary formation or who have not completed the pre-requisites in philosophy and theology, specified by the 5th edition of the Program for Priestly Formation, there is a two-year Pre-Theology Program. A seminarian in Theology or Pre-Theology must meet the requirements specified by the 5th edition of the Program for Priestly Formation prior to ordination.


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Captain David Faggard, Chief of Emerging Technology for the U.S. Air Force, sent me a revised version of their "rules of engagement" chart for responding to blogs and other online postings, and in PDF form to boot! You can find this chart at the original article, The Air Force's Rules of Engagement for Blogging.
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Mildred Vogt, formerly of Hillsboro, was born March 1, 1924, on a wind-swept Nebraska homestead. She will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception with friends and family from 1:30 to 4 p.m. March 2 at Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton.
She attended Tabor College in the 1940s, and while there she met Vernon Vogt, who she married. In the 1950s, they and their children traveled to the Belgian Congo as missionaries. She taught childbirth and nutrition classes.
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How to Make Super Moist Cornbread
In France, almost all breads are wheat flour-based, so my first experience with cornbread was a real treat. I love the sweetness of the corn. The texture, when prepared properly, is fluffy and light, but all too often I've had cornbread that was overly dry and crumbly.
After much experimentation, I've created an ultra moist cornbread recipe that is also easy to make. As proof, the cornbread you seen in the pictures was made by my 13-year-old sister-in-law, Sunny. I gave her the recipe last night and this morning she cooked it from scratch on her own.
For flavor, I added both pickled and roasted jalapeños and parmesan cheese. I think these ingredients are the best complements to the natural sweetness of the corn. You could also add finely chopped nuts or chopped dried cranberries if you wanted a more sweet / tart flavor.
If you're feeling a bit apprehensive about preparing homemade cornbread this year, just remember, if a 13 -year-old can do it, so can you.
Yields: 10 servings1 cup corn meal
1¼ cups all-purpose flour, (18 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon corn starch
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1¼ teaspoons salt
4 eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 (8.75-ounce) can corn kernels, drained
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, roasted, skinned, seeded and finely chopped
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
When the temperature has reached 400°F, place a 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and heat it while preparing the cornbread batter.
In a bowl, combine the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift these ingredients.
In a mini-blender (or a regular blender if you don't have a mini), coarsely pulse the corn kernels with ¼ cup of milk.
Using an electric mixer, whisk the eggs with granulated sugar until you get a pale, yellow foam. Add the maple syrup and roasted jalapeño pepper. Using a wooden spatula, continuously stir while adding the dried ingredient mix, corn meal, melted butter, buttermilk, remaining milk, olive oil, pickled jalapeño, brown sugar and coarsely puréed corn kernels. Stir well until smooth and wet. Do NOT over-mix for a light result.
Place the shortening in a small piece of aluminum foil or parchment paper. Open the oven and remove the skillet. Immediately swirl and spread the shortening inside the cast iron skillet. Add the remaining shortening from the aluminum foil to the cornbread batter.
Transfer the cornbread batter into the hot skillet. Bake for about 10 minutes at 375°F, then lower the heat to 350°F for another 20 minutes. Open the oven; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, rotate the skillet for a homogenous result and cook for 10-15 more minutes. A skewer or a toothpick inserted into the cornbread should come out clean. Remove from the oven. Allow to cool. Flip out the cornbread, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Bon appétit!
Sifting dry ingredients helps get rid of nasty lumps of flour and aerates the mixture when liquid is added. It's very important for all your baking so you get a moist result.
I added canned corn kernels so corn could be visible after it's baked.
For a moist result, you want the cornbread batter to be wet and rather sticky. Also make sure not to over-mix it.
Per Carole's advice, we tested baking the batter in different sized cast iron skillets. The 9.5-inch skillet produces a very moist cornbread (about 3-inch thick). The 15-inch one was much thinner with crunchier egdes. The winner was the one baked in the 12-inch skillet.
If you prefer stronger flavors, you can increase the amount of pickled jalapeños and replace the parmesan with sharp yellow cheddar.
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The Peyton Manning sweepstakes continued Sunday as the free-agent quarterback paid a visit to the Arizona Cardinals amid reports that the Denver Broncos were emerging as the favorites after their visit with the four-time NFL MVP Friday night.
Manning spent nearly seven hours at Arizona's headquarters and training facility. He waved and smiled at cheering fans as he walked from the building to coach Ken Whisenhunt's white SUV. With the coach at the wheel, Manning waved again as the SUV pulled through the security gate and past the loud supporters.
Team president Michael Bidwill, general manager Rod Graves and offensive line coach Russ Grimm were also at the facility during Manning's visit. Receiver Larry Fitzgerald spent a few hours with Manning in the morning before departing for an Australian vacation.
NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported the quarterback was set to return to Miami following his visits with the Broncos and Cardinals, and could meet soon with the Dolphins, according to league sources.
NFL.com's Jeff Darlington reported Monday that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross' private jet was scheduled to arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., that morning at 9:04 a.m. ET.
As the field narrows among the suitors for Manning, other teams -- beyond the Broncos, Cardinals and Dolphins -- are still relatively in the dark about the process and are uncertain they will get a meeting, league sources told La Canfora.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, La Canfora reported, Manning is not scheduled to meet with more than three teams and wouldn't sign with another team without a prior meeting. League sources tell La Canfora that Manning has given no indication that he will throw for teams yet and may get the contract without it.
A source who had spoken to Manning prior to his visit with the Cardinals told ESPN that "his gut is that Manning is leaning toward Denver."
Vic Lombardi of CBS4 in Denver reported that Peyton Manning contacted the Broncos Sunday night, and that the team is confident that Manning will sign with Denver.
Lombardi seemed to back away a bit with a subsequent tweet: "Broncos want to be respectful of the process. Not going to tweet any more numbers. Let's sit back and wait."
A short time later, ESPN reported a "Broncos official wants it known: Manning didn't call team today or tonight & inform they're 95% fave. Manning source already refuted to me."
Manning spent Friday night and Saturday meeting with John Elway and other Broncos officials. According to a team source, the Broncos were in touch with Manning throughout Saturday and described their meeting with him as productive and encouraging, according to NFL Network's Michelle Beisner. Manning, the source said, came away impressed with the organization and the Broncos are hopeful that talks will continue to progress.
Arizona has already invested millions in quarterback Kevin Kolb and is scheduled to pay him a $7 million bonus if he is on the roster Thursday.
The Denver Post reported that Manning was looking to make a decision by Tuesday, which is also the beginning of the free agency period.
The Associated Press contributed to this report


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At just 25 years old, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (17-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) still considers himself a student of mixed martial arts, but that doesn't mean he isn't comfortable as a teacher, too.
Jones said his stint as coach on "The Ultimate Fighter 17," which debuts Jan. 22 on FX, didn't force him to step too far outside of his comfort zone, even at such a young age.
"I embrace the role," Jones told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "I definitely have become a leader in my own team at Jackson's MMA. It's something that has been slowly coming upon me, and I feel it. So you embrace it. You embrace the idea of being the light to people and really trying to impact someone's life in a positive way."
Jones coaches opposite Chael Sonnen (27-12-1 MMA, 6-5 UFC) on the upcoming 17th season of "The Ultimate Fighter," and the two superstar coaches are expected to bring some much-needed attention to a series that struggled to excite in the recently-aired "TUF 16." But in addition to their starring roles, both fighters are expected to take young prospects under their wings as a group of 28 middleweights bid to become "the next ultimate fighter."
Jones believes he was up to the task during filming.
"I'm definitely excited to show America that age is just a number, and wisdom outweighs age any day," Jones said. "I guess the biggest thing that I did was demand respect through legitimacy between everything I said to the guys and what I expected out of the guys to the vibe I gave off to these guys. I was definitely there to be those guys' mentor, friend and supporter. Obviously it's about those guys and not me, but I want to be a role model, too, despite the age difference. I want to lead by example and show these guys what has made me me and give them a piece of that."
The 28 cast members have yet to be revealed for the show, and Jones, like everyone involved in the show, isn't free to talk about the proceedings until after they've aired. However, after Sonnen made it clear he could easily out-coach his younger opponent, Jones insists things aren't necessarily quite that simple.
"I need to show America that I'm a champion," Jones said. "I'm a champion coach. I'm a guy who is not going to be stingy with his success. I'm going to try and motivate others with his success and share his success and ultimately bring up the whole sport of mixed martial arts, whether it's an individual athlete or an ideal or anything. My job is to pay it forward.
"I look at this way, and it's very simple: Somebody put me on to this world of mixed martial arts, and I owe a great deal to that person. the only way I can truly ever say thank you in my eyes is to put someone else on it. So when I'm in the locker room, I look at all of my guys as, 'Which one of you guys is going to be the next guy? Which one of you guys can I bless by giving you my best?' That's the way I feel about the whole situation. I want to put someone else up. I want to change someone else's life. I want to give back to the sport and be a contributor to one of the next great fighters."
Throughout the history of "TUF," past coaches have sometimes taken vastly different approaches to their fighters. Some have jumped in the trenches with their teams while others have preferred to coach from afar, allowing their appointed assistants to handle the dirty work. Where Jones falls in that spectrum remains to be seen, but he teased that helping his fighters with their mental strength was chief among his priorities.
"I think this whole championship is a matter of coaching them mentally," Jones said. "These guys should already be in shape before they got here. I want to see which guys want to consider themselves a leader and which guy is going to take that inferior role. The whole journey is mental. … The whole experience, I consider the tournament to be something like a boot camp, an initiation. So it's more about pushing them to the limit mentally to see if they're really ready to be a champion."
Jones and Sonnen will fight in April following the conclusion of the "TUF 17" season's run on FX. A victory in the fight would tie "Bones" with Tito Ortiz for the most consecutive defenses of the light-heavyweight belt in UFC history, and he's looked dominant in each of those appearances. Public opinion on him seems to sway from time to time, but "TUF 17" could provide an opportunity for the masses to learn more about a champion who has already achieved greatness and could very well be on his way to becoming a legendary figure in the sport.
Jones admits he's entering 2013 with high hopes.
"I just really want it all," Jones said. "I want to be the best coach in 'TUF.' I want to completely conquer and leave my mark on this sport. So when people ask me some of my goals, I can go on and on. I just really want to accomplish everything."
It's that internal fire that drives Jones on a daily basis to continue to improve – a lesson he hopes to impart to his team. Even as wealth and fame have come along with victory, Jones said it's not hard to continue his efforts to better himself.
"I don't think it's tough to keep the fire," Jones said. "It's very simple. When the time comes down, when push comes to shove, it's right back down to the simplicity of 'Do you want it, or don't you?' When you keep things that simple, you take the necessary steps when it's that time. I don't think I'll ever have an issue with passion because of my pride."
For more on the UFC's upcoming schedule, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.


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The Bisons got an early Christmas present on Thursday night by defeating Liberty University 66-61, and ending a four game road losing streak.
"We have a very quality schedule on purpose, and maybe that is my fault, but we need to win a road game before we get into league play to know that we can win on the road," Head Coach Scott Sanderson said. "This right here tells us that we can win on the road, and that we can finish games down the stretch like we finish games down the stretch at home."
"That was definitely a big, quality road win for us."
Coming into Thursday night's game, Liberty had won six consecutive games at home, while the Bisons had not won on the road since last year in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament.
The Bisons jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but Liberty flamed back and took a four point lead with 15:15 in the first half. That would be the largest lead of the game for the Flames, as the Bisons took the lead 17-16 with 11:35 to go in the first period. The Bisons would not give up the lead for the rest of the game.
The Bisons led by as many as five points in the first half, and held a 35-34 advantage going into the locker room at halftime. The Bisons struggled on the glass throughout the game against taller Flames team, getting out rebounded for the game 46-29.
In the second half, the Bisons utilized a zone defense to try to buy a couple of players some time with a couple of big men in foul trouble, while also forcing the Flames into some perimeter shots.
"We went zone, and zone slows them down, while also keeps us from fouling," Sanderson said. "It made them shoot a lot of perimeter shots, and they did not shoot it great, they went 4-for-22 from the three point line. The biggest problem with the zone is you can't rebound good, and we did not rebound great out of it. It bought us some time, it bought us some fouls, it kept them off the free throw line, and it was good for us.
The Bisons made up for the rebounds by getting to the free throw line, something they had struggled with against Evansville. The Bisons went to the free throw line 37 times connecting on 23-of-37, while Liberty went to the line only 17 times connecting on 11-of-17.
The Bisons took the opening basket in the second half, and then went back and forth with the flames early in the second half with the lead never getting more than two or three points. A critical point in the game came at the 12:39 mark in the second half when Liberty Head Coach Randy Dunton got called for a technical foul after Eddie Ard was fouled on his way to the basket.
"The technical foul, when (Eddie Ard) made four free throws in a row was big for us," Sanderson said. "I told my guys what happens when a home team coach gets a technical foul, they get the next four of five calls. So I told my guys that to make sure we played defensively accordingly."
Before the technical foul, the Bisons led 46-43, but after the four free throws by Eddie Ard, the Bisons stretched the lead out to a seven point game.
Eddie Ard paced the Bisons with 24 points to lead all scorers. Ard picked up 13 of his 24 points from the free throw line were he was 13-13 at the charity strip.
"He stepped up," Sanderson said. "He made some big plays. He went 13-for-13 from the free throw line and had eight rebounds. [The Coaches] kept saying `Give him a blow, give him a blow, give him a blow,' and I kept saying `Do you want to win, do you want to win, do you want to win.' He didn't come out in the second half and he played 39 minutes, and I was trying to win the game, so I didn't even want to give him a blow. I just turned my head when he got tired."
Brian Fisk was the only other Bison in double figures with 12 points. The Flames defended Trey Williams very well all night long allowing him only four points on the night. Williams did have eight assists on the night with only one turnover.
The Bisons, now 8-4 on the year, get a few days off before traveling down to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to face top ten opponent Alabama. Head Coach Scott Sanderson will return to familiar settings, as he travels back to his home grounds of Alabama where he lived for 18 years. Sanderson's father, Wimp Sanderson, was the Head Coach for Alabama for 12 years.
"I am looking forward to it, that is were I grew up," Sanderson said. "I know every part of Coleman Coliseum. I am looking forward to going back. I am not too excited about playing their team. Their team is awful good."
Liberty placed three players in double figures, Larry Blair with 20, Alex McLean with 17, and Dwight Brewington with 10 points.


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Sponsored by WGVU Engage: Women and Girls Lead, the event will be held at Celebration! Cinema North and will include recognition of the local honorees, a panel discussion and a screening of the film "Makers: Women Who Make America," which tells the story of women's advancement in America across the past half century.
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She established—and served as the first director of—the college's women's studies program, which from courses she developed in the 1980s became a minor in 1991 and expanded to include a major in 2005. Her teaching responsibilities at Hope included Developmental Psychology, Developmental Research Laboratory, Introduction to Women's Studies, Psychology of Women, Feminist Visions of Justice, Psychology of Peace and Gender, and the Women's Studies Keystone Seminar.
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Am I taking the "Blasphemy Challenge?" (google the phrase, see what you get).
I strongly suspect it's not necessary, because, "Blasphemy Challenges" aside, isn't it a major Protestant view that people are simply damned if they reach the age of accountability and don't convert? No need to do anything, the damnation of everybody simply "is," unless they convert and say they believe, and believe it too. Some Protestants and Catholics still even defend the centuries old Christian notion of "infant damnation," i.e., if a newborn is not baptized and dies it goes straight to hell; again no need to "blaspheme" in order to be damned. And Catholics, whose church membership is about as large as that of all Protestant denominations put together (according to adherents.com), believe that even if you are baptized and confirmed (when you reach the age of accountability, though Catholics don't call it that), you can still be damned if you die with a single "mortal sin" on your soul that hasn't been confessed and repented. Even the Protestants who believe that you "can't lose your salvation," or that the righteous are "predestined" to receive saving grace and hence can't be damned, even those folks have difficulties convincing themselves sometimes that they indeed display all the proper and convincing "signs" of being one of the "eternally chosen," and hence even Calvinists can experience dark doubts that they might not be among the chosen since in the end it is God choice to save or damn whomever. Therefore there is plenty of damning going on according to various Christianities (or fear of not being among the righteous) without even the need to commit "blasphemy."
But let's look at the verses themselves, as found in the earliest Gospel, Mark (upon which the two later Gospels, Matthew and Luke were built literarily speaking):
"He [Jesus] had healed many, so that those with diseases were pushing forward to touch him. Whenever the evil[a] spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, 'You are the Son of God.' But he gave them strict orders not to tell who he was. […] the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, 'He is possessed by Beelzebub! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.' So Jesus called them and spoke to them in parables: 'How can Satan drive out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. In fact, no one can enter a strong man's house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can rob his house. I tell you the truth, all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin.' He said this because they were saying, 'He has an evil spirit.'" (Mark, chapter 3)
J.P. Holding quotes James D. G. Dunn (not an inerrantist) who points out that the "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" referred to people who claimed Jesus was possessed, and that Dunn's interpretation was this one:
"…the beneficial effect of [Jesus'] exorcisms was so self-evidently of God and wrought by his Spirit, that to attribute it to Satan was the worse kind of perversity — deliberately to confuse the Spirit of God with the power of Satan was to turn one's back on God and his forgiveness (Mark 3:29)" [Dunn].
It's too bad that Jesus didn't have the knack of expressing himself as precisely as Dunn does above, putting each of his sayings in such clear theological perspective. It also appears to me that Dunn might be going beyond what Mark 3 says by adding perhaps an overly elaborate theologically driven explanation, though note that even the author of the Markan Gospel felt that the saying about "an unforgivable sin" needed a bit of commentary, so he followed it with his little explanation, 'He [Jesus] said this because they were saying 'He has an evil spirit.'"
Personally I prefer concentrating on the other passages of Jesus above, in which Jesus asks whether a person accused of having an evil spirit would go around casting out evil in others? I agree that doesn't make sense, because why or how would Satan cast out Satan? It's also self evident that "a house divided against itself cannot stand." Those sorts of points are all that's needed to be said in a case of somebody accusing somebody else of casting out Satan via Satan's own power. It's like pointing out, how can I be evil if I'm helping other people, and even casting away evil?
But Jesus (or whomever wrote or spoke the words above, since I doubt every word attributed to Jesus in the Gospels must necessarily have been spoken by him) went farther than just making the self evident points about why evil would cast out evil, and perhaps later the line was added about the "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" being "unforgivable."
In fact, the New Interpreter's Bible raised a similar question:
"The 'unpardonable sin' saying of 12:31-32 came from Jesus in the form of an absolute and universal pronouncement of forgiveness to the 'sons of men,' but in subsequent modifications the exception of 'blasphemy of the Holy Spirit' was added and 'sons of men' became the Christological title 'Son of Man.'" [See endnote #1]
Another question is based on the recognition that Luke-Acts [which were composed after both Mark and Matthew] separates the story about Jesus' exorcisms from his declaration concerning "the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit." The author of Luke-Acts appears to have separated the exorcism story from the declaration for a theological reason, namely to broaden the notion of what "the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit " meant, by no longer limiting it as the Gospels of Mark and Matthew did to Jesus' miracle working ability being confused with the power of "Satan." According to the author of Luke-Acts the "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" now refers to rejecting any spirit-filled or God-filled message, and is no longer connected with blaming Jesus' miracle-working powers on "Satan." See Luke 12:9-12:
"And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man shall confess him also before the angels of God; but he who denies Me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. And everyone who will speak a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him. And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not become anxious about how or what you should speak in your defense, or what you should say; for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say." (Luke 12:9-12. See also Acts 5:1-4 in which Ananias "lies to the Holy Ghost" holds back some money from the church, and dies.)
"The blasphemy against the Holy Spirit here [in Luke] is the rejection of the Spirit-taught witnesses who confess the Son of Man before men." (Mark Horne, "Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit?" [online])
"In Mark's context, then, the sin against the Holy Sprit involves deliberately shutting one's eyes to the light and consequently calling good evil; [but] in Luke it is irretrievable apostasy." (Bruce, F. F. The Hard sayings of Jesus. Illinois: InterVarsity Press; 1983, p.93).
So the author of Luke-Acts appears to have sought to broaden the definition of the "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit."
Another question to ask about such a statement is whether or not it was born of ancient Near Eastern hyperbole (or exaggeration)? There is plenty of hyperbole in the O.T. and N.T. like "plucking out your eye and cutting off your hand" rather than "sinning" with them, and going to hell with both of them left intact, "because it's better to enter heaven with one eye or one hand rather than be cast into hell." That's hyperbole. So are the lines about having to "hate" parents and brothers and sisters in order to be a disciple. (I won't go into why such hyperbole sounds offensive, including the line about "letting the dead bury the dead" when one disciple asked to return home for the funeral of a relative). Psalm. 51 is hyperbole too, a psalm about the sin of adultery—In that psalm its author declares that he was "a sinner from the womb." Note that the psalm is about personally debasing oneself before ones God [Yahweh] in order to gain forgiveness, like cringing before an ancient Near Eastern potentate or monarch, whipping yourself to show them how sorry you are, "I was bad! I'm sorry, I was so bad, um, that I was a sinner even from, the womb!" Hyperbole. Exaggeration. So if you consider that the line about a sin being "unforgivable" might be the result of the ancient Near Eastern love of hyperbole, then Jesus (or whomever came up with the "unforgivable blasphemy" line) might have been adding to points already made about how stupid a person is to believe that helping people and casting away demons comes from being possessed by evil. In other words, to assume such a thing is unforgivably stupid, and maybe not literally unforgivable, but certainly hyperbolically so. And as I said above, such a saying might also be the result of someone other than Jesus pondering the story and trying to sum up a message theologically. Or it might be the result of a misinterpretation of the phrase "son of man," as the Interpreter's Bible pointed out above.
Trouble is we didn't live back then, and our "sources" cannot be proven to be inerrant recordings, certainly not tape recordings or videos. So we are left pondering questions of authenticity, change, varying interpretations over time. As for the meanings of the words we possess in the different Gospels, their interpretation raises further questions. Though we can study the language from a distance and know what the literal meaning of words were back then, we can't be certain concerning the poetic or rhetorical or hyperbolic meanings or intentions of written words for that culture or that audience at that time and in that instance. It's tough enough trying to understand how to take some of the sentences people send each other in emails today during a discussion.
I would also add that some scholars view the Gospel of Mark (the earliest written Gospel) as not teaching that Jesus was God, but rather an adopted "Son" of God at his baptism (with which the Markan Gospel begins, i.e., citing a psalm at Jesus' baptism that was recited at the enthronement of Hebrew Kings that said, "You are my son, this day have I begotten you," or adopted you to be my "son"). So what if the earliest view among the first Gospel writer's community was that Jesus was chosen and empowered by God, but not God, and hence, "all manner of words spoken against the son of man [Jesus]" would be forgivable because he simply was not God, but God's chosen adopted vice-regent, chosen at baptism, not birth. But in contrast to the "Son of Man," the "Holy Spirit" was indeed God. Such an interpretation of the saying is yet another one that makes sense for scholars who argue that Mark, the earliest Gospel, was based on an "adoptionist" Christology.
Lastly, if you believe that Jesus was part of a "Trinity" and all parts of the "Trinity" were equal parts of one whole God, then why make words spoken against Jesus forgivable, but words spoken against the Holy Spirit of God "unforgivable?" Can you really get away with blaspheming some parts of the Trinity but not others? (Or was Jesus, according to the author of the earliest Gospel, not as much "God" as the "Holy Spirit?")
Let's just say that the verse about an "unforgivable" sin has caused even the most devout believing Christians restlessness and worry over the centuries. Some have feared quite deeply that they might have committed a sin that damns them for all eternity, especially when the "unforgivable" sin is interpreted as broadly as it is in Luke-Acts as ignoring or not listening to the "Holy Spirit of God" as spoken through even a human prophet. (See what I wrote above about the "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" according to Luke-Acts.)
Such talk of an "unforgivable sin" creates fear that some sort of sin exists out there that is not defined very clearly, or defined differently in different Gospels. A sin worse than "all the sins and blasphemies of men," as Jesus said about it in Mark 3, and that such a sin can "never be forgiven." All Christians would probably like to be able to read in the Bible exactly what the unforgivable sin is in order to calm their fears, but the verses in Mark 3 (not to mention the verses in Luke-Acts) are not as clear in explaining themselves as the interpretations from Dunn and J.P. Holding are. I haven't checked the history of interpretation of those verses over the centuries by learned Christians but I bet there's a book written by a theologian who has made such a comparison. And I bet interpretations have differed.
At any rate, if the verse means what J. P. Holding (quoting Dunn) says it does, then is it speaking about people who reject Holding's and Dunn's Nicean/Chalcedonian/Trinitarian Christian theology? That doesn't sound right either, because Jesus wasn't speaking to an audience that knew of such orthodox creedal statements, but instead was speaking to an audience that merely knew, say, "The Lord's Prayer," which even Jews can pray today. [See endnote #2 for J. P. Holding's take.]
I also wonder what "sin" I am committing if I say "to hell with the whole question?" Who cares what the author of Mark wrote? I'm going to live my life based on everything I have learned during my life, and admit that there will always be things I don't know and that I honestly don't feel right dogmatizing so clearly about them all, especially things beyond death, in another supernatural realm, beyond touch and sight, etc. The world and ancient books no longer seem as clear to me exegetically as they once did when I was a born again Bible believing (and later, tongue-speaking) Christian.
#1 The author of the interpretation I cited is E. Boring (Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University) who writes on Matthew from a mainline critical perspective, affirming Matthew's use of Mark, Q and M. He believes that Matthew was written by an anonymous author around 90 CE, presumably in Antioch. (See, The New Interpreter's Bible. Vol. 8: General Articles on the New Testament; The Gospel of Matthew; The Gospel of Mark. Edited by Leander E. Keck et al. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995.)
#2 Below is a statement by J.P. Holding at Tektonics about the Blasphemy Challenge from his Whazzup! page: http://www.tektonics.org/newstuff.html
December 11, 2006
I'll be improving some files in the Classics collection today, and we also have an anti-blog note. The self-alleged "Rational Response Squad" (aka Fundy Atheists on the Run) has now launched a program in which they give away 1001 copies of The God Who Wasn't There to anyone making a video of themselves, posted on "YouTube" (the video version of Wikipedia, to the extent that it is an exercise in unrestrained anarchy), blaspheming the Holy Spirit. Of course their understanding of what that means is as primtive as Flemming's was (they need only make a video of themselves saying they are not Christians; it is not necessary to say specifically, "I deny the Holy Spirit"), but in any event, it's nice to see that the crew there has finally grown up a little, so that they are now in their terrible twos. May we suggest for their next feat they ask their readers to post videos of themselves crying for their blankies.
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In his second season for the Matadors, Kyle Attl assumed the role of starting shortstop before a finger injury at San Diego State (5/10) sidelined him for final three series of the year ... started 39 of 42 games he appeared in and owned a .241 batting average with 28 hits in 116 at-bats, including four doubles, a triple, a home run and 15 RBI ... had six multiple hit games, including a four-hit performance against New Mexico State at the YMBL Cardinal Classic at Lamar University (3/3), and two multiple RBI games, including a four RBI day at UNLV (4/5) ...went 1-for-2 on Opening Day against Seattle University (2/18), recording his first career hit ... went 1-for-3 in Game 2 of a doubleheader with Seattle University (2/19) and plated his first career RBI ... went 1-for-2 with a double against Valparaiso (2/27 Gm. 1) ... was a perfect 4-for-4 from the plate with an RBI against New Mexico State (3/3) ... hit 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored in the Game 1 win over Lafayette (3/12) ... went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in a win against Sacramento State (3/19) ... went 2-for-3 and scored the tying run vs. LMU (3/27), also threw out two runners at the plate against the Lions ... had a bases-clearing double and four RBI at UNLV (4/5) ... went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBI vs. Pacific (4/21) ... hit 2-for-4 with a run scored in the finale at UC Davis (5/1) ... had a hit and a run scored before being replaced due to an injury at San Diego State (5/10).
In his debut season at Cal State Northridge, Kyle Attl appeared in five games, scoring on one occasion ... had one at-bat at UCLA (2/21), LMU (3/13), Sacramento State (3/27), and at UC Santa Barbara (5/8) ... entered the game as a pinch-runner and scored a run vs. Cal Poly (4/16) ... entered the game as a pinch-hitter vs. Cal State Fullerton (5/30).
Attl received several awards during his time with the Broncos, including All-League First Team honors, CIF Utility Player of the Year and team Most Valuable Player.
Born on August 16, 1991 in San Diego, Calif. ... parents are Abbe and Cary Attl ... has one brother, Matthew ... favorites include the Atlanta Braves, Ken Griffey Jr., actors Will Ferrell and Jennifer Aniston, the television program "House," the film "Old School" and solo artist Eminem ... favorite food is steak ... lists hitting a grand slam home run in the playoffs as his greatest sports moment ... surfs when he has time to relax ... feels that having fun is the toughest thing about being an athlete ... the most famous person he ever met was pitcher Cole Hamels ... his advice to young people would be "to have fun" ... major is undecided.


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With the chance to dress up in costume and stock up on sweets, Halloween is the highlight of the year for many kids — from toddlers to teens.
But since it's high season for candy, it can also be an frustrating time for parents who encourage kids to eat healthy foods and make sweets a limited part of a balanced and nutritious diet.
On the one hand, you want to let kids indulge and enjoy the holiday. On the other, you don't want to undermine all the work you do the rest of the year maintaining a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. And you don't want to confuse kids with mixed messages.
KidsHealth asked parents to share how they handle Halloween. Most mom and dads — 82% — set limits using a variety of strategies to keep kids from going overboard on the Halloween treats.
Many parents said that after letting kids indulge in some treats right after trick-or-treating, they limit their kids to a certain number of pieces each day or put the candy stash out of reach and out of sight. Then kids have to ask for it — that is, if they remember that it's there!
One parent tried to limit the amount of sweets while also making sure that it was served up alongside something healthy. "They are allowed to select three items per day from the bag stored in the refrigerator, and they must have a glass of milk or water for each treat. After a week, they usually lose interest in the candy — maybe just coming from the fridge it doesn't taste as good or is harder to chew with the item being cold. Or by the time it comes to room temperature, they've gotten full!"
Of parents who try to limit treats, most said that they successfully kept their kids from overindulging. Those who said that their efforts failed cited a variety of reasons — from kids finding parents' secret hiding places to kids creating secret hiding places of their own. Other parents said that a big obstacle was having different caregivers for kids, from grandparents to babysitters, with different rules for the candy.
Just 15% of parents said that they offered trick-or-treaters healthy non-candy alternatives, ranging from bags of pretzels to small toys like yo-yos and temporary tattoos. About 37% said that they offered toys and candy. Nearly half of all parents just gave out candy.
Parents had a number of good tips to share about candy-limiting schemes that had worked in their houses, ranging from using the candy for craft projects to trades with their kids' dentists for small toys.
Here are some other tips from moms and dads:
Use your best judgment given what you know about your child's personality and eating habits. Before kids go trick-or-treating, try to serve a healthy meal so they're not hungry when the candy starts coming in.
Kids who generally eat just a couple of pieces and save the rest might be trusted to decide how much to eat. But if your child tends to overdo it, consider setting limits.
Other insights for handling Halloween treats:
Here are some ideas for alternatives to candy to give to trick-or-treaters who come to your door:
Steer clear of any snacks or toys — like small plastic objects — that could pose choking hazards to very young children.
And remember that Halloween, like other holidays, is a single day on the calendar. If your family eats sensibly during the rest of the year, it will have a more lasting impact than a few days of overindulgence.
Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date Reviewed: 04-11-2015


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When you need help in a hurry, you'll find expert emergency care from HonorHealth in your neighborhood. All five of our medical centers operate 24-hour emergency departments that handle cases ranging from illnesses and minor injuries to major medical emergencies, trauma and stroke.
Throughout the Valley, our emergency centers are equipped with the technologies and talented, compassionate clinical staff to handle medical emergencies large and small.
- John C. Lincoln Medical Center.
- Deer Valley Medical Center.
- Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center.
- Scottsdale Shea Medical Center.
- Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center.
- Sonoran Health and Emergency Center, a free-standing emergency center.
HonorHealth also has dedicated pediatric emergency centers at Deer Valley Medical Center and Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. These two centers are designed just for kids and staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurses trained in pediatric care.
Level I Trauma Centers
Following a severe injury, every minute counts — and the chance of survival is greatest if treatment is given within the first hour of the injury. Two HonorHealth emergency departments are Level 1 trauma centers, which is the highest designation by the American College of Surgeons.
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Deer Valley Medical Center has earned a Level III trauma center designation. It's defined as being able to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations.
Level III designation requires surgeons on call to have Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) accreditation from the American College of Surgeons. ATLS teaches a standard approach for trauma assessment and treatment so the most time-critical interventions are performed first.
Sonoran Health and Emergency Center
Sonoran Health and Emergency Center in the north Valley is a freestanding emergency center offering care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to people of all ages. The center serves as a destination for emergency care, breast health and medical imaging.
Our board-certified physicians, registered nurses and respiratory therapists provide care 24/7.
Is It an Emergency or Not?
Here's how to know when you need to call 9-1-1 or visit urgent or immediate care instead.


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Student Group Registration Workshop
Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
College Activities Building 313
Student Activities presents: Getting Started Workshop
Looking to start a Student Group? Attend this hour-long workshop that provides the essentials for organizing a student group.
Basic step-by-step:
1. Have an idea for your student group
2. See an advisor at the Student Activities Office, CAB 313
3. Get 4 people (including you) to form the group
4. Sign up for a registration workshop
5. Go to the workshop!
Sponsored By: Student Activities


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Here is how it works: each time you have stayed at The Inn at English Meadows for ten nights we will reward you with a Gift Certificate that is worth 10% of the total of those ten nights.
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One hundred years later, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has more than 250,000 members, including nearly 90 who represent the Kinston Alumnae Chapter.
Twenty-two women attending Howard University began an organization in 1913 hoping to make strides in community service and education.
One hundred years later, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has more than 250,000 members, including nearly 90 who represent the Kinston Alumnae Chapter.
Thousands of Delta women geared up for the New Year with their centennial on Jan. 13.
Local chapter members will invite area sorors � members of the same sorority � at the Woodmen Community Center on Jan. 26 for the Kinston centennial celebration.
�One hundred years ago, our 22 founders had a vision to impact community service,� said chapter Vice President Lendell Fields Wayne, who�s been a member since 1985. �(The centennial) gives us a chance to let the community see and be a part of what we do on an ongoing basis.�
Sorority members will have a private ceremony followed by a public reception.
�We will rededicate ourselves to the ideas and the mission (of our founders),� said Wayne, a retired teacher of 33 years. �The rededication is going to be the highlight of the local chapter�s involvement in our 100th.�
The 55-year-old alumnae chapter, part of the South Atlantic region, has also hosted Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations for area nursing homes and mentoring programs for Lenoir County�s youth over the years.
�We provide workshops on issues of today (and) what we think our kids need to know about what�s going on in the world,� said Eleanor Mills Harvey, the chapter�s immediate past president and a retired educator. �Our main objective is service.�
The current president is Erin Harvey, Eleanor�s daughter-in-law.
Eleanor Harvey and Wayne said the sorority exemplifies outstanding sisterhood with its unique bond.
�Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment,� they said unanimously last week.
The pair attended N.C. Central University and became educators.
�Like all sisters, you have your disagreements,� Harvey said, �but if one of us falls, all of us fall.�
That means they take the rap for each other and hold equal responsibility during tough times.
Greek-lettered organizations are often associated with negative stereotypes around hazing � activities involving harassment, abuse and humiliation.
�We don�t have that problem in the Kinston-Lenoir County chapter,� Wayne said. �Your chapter will be immediately revoked if you (haze). That�s not what our founders stood for.�
If hazing-related incidents, typically on college campuses, occur, it has to be investigated from a national stance.
�We believe in educating, not harassing people,� said Harvey, who�s been a member of the local chapter since 1978.
In 2013, members still celebrate history and service through re-enacting historical events, such as the Women�s Suffrage March. Some local Deltas have already signed up to travel to the D.C. area for various national events in the next few months.
Delta Sigma Theta was also the first black sorority to participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., which they did again this year for the Rose Bowl celebration.
�I feel very privileged to be part of an organization that supports the issues important to me as a retired educator and mother of an African American male student,� Wayne said. �I don�t take it lightly.�
Jessika Morgan can be reached at 252-559-1078 or at email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @JessikaMorgan.
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Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Fun Fact: Two original charter members are still active in the community


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Ayoka Pearl
Historically, pearls have been used as an adornment for centuries. They were one of the favorite gem materials of the Roman Empire. Later, in Tudor England, the 1500s were known as the pearl age. Pearls are unique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures and require no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty. Akoya are popular pearls that are farmed mostly along the coasts of China and Japan. Akoya pearls usually have a high luster, near-perfect roundness and high quality. White and cream are the most-requested colors, but many natural and treated colors are available, including black.
The surface of a pearl can chip and scratch away rather easily, and the luster of pearls can quickly be dulled by solvents, household cleaners, alcohol, cosmetics, and chlorine. To maintain your pearls beauty, bring them in to your local Helzberg Diamonds store for a complimentary cleaning and inspection. You can also care for your pearls at home by wiping them with a soft cloth before putting them away, and storing them separately from other jewelry to avoid scraping away the tender outer coating. If you're careful, you can preserve a pearl's beauty for ages.


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Photos by: Yoshi Sudarso
Sometimes I forget just how good I have it to have a brother who's my best friend. This blog has been mainly about me, but things are going to start changing soon. Expect more posts from yoshi! Shirt was thrifted from sav-mor recently and I have not been able to stop wearing it. I love you all :] Life is good.


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Situated on the Wirral Peninsula within its own peaceful grounds, this Victorian house hotel offers the highest quality accommodation Oxton in Birkenhead is just 4 miles from Liverpool, a 5 minute drive from Prenton Park the home of Tranmere Rovers FC, and offers free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. Having earned a gallery of industry accolades (including the prestigious Merseyside Small Hotel of the Year Award) this family-run hotel takes great pride in cultivating a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere with friendly service and a thoroughly warm welcome. The highest 3-Star AA rated hotel in the Wirral Merseyside area, the Hotel offers 14 en-suite rooms all of which are decorated and furnished to a very high standard.
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text: Carolina Beach Elementary School's PTO is still selling items several items to show your school spirit! From magnets to pencils and tote bags to insulated cups there is a little something for everyone. The new school log features the school's mascot a starfish. The story behind the starfish is as follows: One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, "What are you doing?" The youth replied, "Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them back, they'll die." "Son," the man said, "don't you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can't make a difference!" After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said…" I made a difference for that one." Items can be purchased at the school before classes start. For more information contact Carolina Beach Elementary at (910)458-4340.