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Haha yeah. I saw it on another board and just had to share it with yall. Gotta love Michael Jackson
He got a MLE. It's normal for a player with 6-7 years of NBA service. Darko stay in the NBA for the money. He was on his way back to Europe but the money is to good to give up when you have a few years in.
Drew Gooden at 32 million is a joke. The guy has been on 8 different teams in 8 years. He deserves 2-3 million a year for 2 years at most.
****RJ.Richard Jefferson would prefer to return to the New York area to play for the Knicks or Nets, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
Jefferson does not have a deal in place to remain with the Spurs.
Jefferson is hoping to secure a multi-year contract with an annual average of $8M to $10M.
Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wir...#ixzz0sTEtfCax
He hated on the Knicks and trash talked the Knicks for a decade, now he wants 8-10 and from a team he hated on? Knicks dont even need his ass. Chandler is a better player.
No surprise the Griz let Gay go. That is ridiculous cash for him.
That's less than we'd offer Stoudemire. Hahn is a **** stick
No the T'Wolves...you're a ****ing moron, can you please exit this forum and go somewhere else? You make us look bad, really. This forum was at its finest quality before you came. Just hit the road, kid.
You really can't get Arroyo's dick out of your head can you? And learn to use prepositions you poor pauper. You're a grammatical mess.
Toronto Raptors have reached agreement to sign center Amir Johnson to a five-year, $34 million deal, agent Kevin Bradbury tells Y! Sports.
Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67714/20100701/toronto_secures_$34m_deal_with_amir_johnson/#ixzz0sU4oPNmT
Good news for us.
and now Amir.
The more overpaid free agents, the better chance we have to contend.
Frye re-signs with Suns
way to put the pressure on..
Mike Miller looks likely to join Lakers. Now all we need is Korver to sign somewhere or die, and that's 2 FA signings we've dodged the bullet on.
Wow...Frye to the Suns for 32 mil.
Teams are throwing money away.
5 years, $91.5 million offered to Joe Johnson by the Knicks...eh, I don't like that.
^ wheres that from? and its better then offering 119 mil. still a bit much but at least not the max.
DaTPRiNCE...That EGYPTiAN Fella, #MeloMafia
If that number was true, I'm smh at what the Knicks are getting ready to do this off season..


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Carrey and Burton!
Status: Delayed
i think it would be cool for Burton to do an omage to one of his films and have Jim dress up as Edward Scissor Hands....lol.......
I am part of an elite group of people......THE MEN OF JCO.
(Standing member since July 18th, 2005)
I'm so frickin' happy they gonna work together, I've been waiting for that for years! I'm telling you, Jim will look stunning in a Tim Burton film!
Now if only he could team up with Terry Gilliam!
Yay! *dances* I'm so looking forward to this Along side the likes of Tom Shadyac (sp?) Tim Burton is one of my favourite directors *sits and awaits for movie info , excitedly*
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Amped to Climb: Jon Sedor's Climbing Questionnaire
Remember the video of Jon Sedor climbing a V4 with only one hand? You may have been wondering who he is. Now's your chance to find out more.
Jon Sedor started climbing when he was a sophomore in high school. During his last week in high school in May of 2007, Jon had a serious accident that left him an amputee. Jon lost his dominant left hand. He underwent a total of three surgeries, including two amputations, but Jon never considered giving up on his dreams. He went to Skidmore College for art, and is now an illustrator and painter, and holds a MFA the School of Visual Arts, despite switching hands only seven years ago.
It wasn't until two years ago that Jon began climbing again as an amputee. Currently, he doesn't climb regularly with a prosthetic, but he's in the process of designing a climbing device for upper extremity amputees. Personally, Jon has been working hard to send routes never thought before possible for an arm amputee. But off the walls, Jon is helping develop and grow the Paraclimbing community around his home state of Ohio. Disability, according to Jon, is only a state of mind. His goal is to bring awareness to society that climbing is possible for anyone to pursue. Jon is a sponsored athlete by Evolv, EPIC bar, Blurr Stuff, FrictionLabs, and Giddy Organics.
In my opinion there are two qualities: perseverance, and self-discipline.
What is your greatest regret?
I don't really regret anything, but I do wish that I started climbing again sooner after losing my hand, rather than waiting until only two years ago.
What is your greatest fear?
I'm most afraid of failure.
What is your favorite mundane task?
Folding laundry…seriously.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Hmm…they all seem somewhat important or decent to attempt to follow, but I'd have to say continence because I had no idea it was virtuous to control your bodily functions. I thought that sort of goes without saying.
On what occasion do you lie?
I don't lie. Lying always leads to more drama. I'm never stoked on drama.
What kind of car do you drive?
A two door 2006 Honda Civic.
Your greatest vice?
Dr. Pepper or Diet Coke. You can never go wrong with either.
Loose chalk, or chalk ball?
Loose chalk all the way!
Which living person do you most despise?
Despite me not liking particular individuals; I can't think of anyone I despise.
Which living person do you most admire?
I'd say there are two people – Tommy Lanigan-Schmidt and James Clark. Both were my professors in graduate school; they not only taught me a ton about art, but also about life and pursuing your passions.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My partner Tana; I'm beyond lucky to have her in my life.
What is the trait you like least about yourself?
I get super anxious when I'm under pressure.
Which talent would you most like to have?
It would be awesome to have a talent of learning other languages, or speaking multiple languages.
What is your current state of mind?
I do my best to maintain a positive state of mind. You never know when the curtain will fall, so why not enjoy it while you can.
Boulder, Top-Rope, Trad or Sport?
I prefer bouldering, without a doubt, but I believe it's good to be well-rounded and do multiple styles of climbing. I'm hoping to lead my first sport route since losing my hand this coming spring, and I definitely want to learn about placing gear for trad!
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Stoked, psyched, word, dope, awesome, and the list can go on and on…
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I honestly wouldn't change a thing. I'm by no means perfect and I'm always striving to make positive adjustments in my life, but it's important to be happy with yourself. Just my two cents.
Where would you like to live?
I miss living in Brooklyn, but I'd like to live in Seattle or the Bay Area. The Bay Area has a really awesome art scene too.
What do you most value in your friends?
I value their undying support, honesty, and loyalty. I hope I provide the same qualities for them.
Who are your favorite writers?
I wish I had more time to read, in general, but my favorite writers would be: Anthony Burgess, John Long, Henry Rollins, Kurt Vonnegut, Hunter S. Thompson, and Dr. Seuss.
How would you like to die?
Peacefully would be nice.


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Saturday, 27 June 2009
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
-Jeremiah. 29:11Be as kind as possible, for everyone is fightingsome kind of battle.
-Ian McLarenBlessings, Bluebirdy/Sheila
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Friday, 12 June 2009
He will be..... (WOWSERS!)
hang in there!
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Monday, 8 June 2009
Worthy of being on a poster!
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio, USA
"To celebrate growing older,
I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught
Me... It is the most-requested column I've ever written.
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and
Parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
Journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry;
God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one
Is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no
For an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words
'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you
Did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,
We'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Remember that I will always share my spoon with you! Friends are the
Family that we choose for ourselves."
Hi loved ones! Was so ill it was scary, but on the mend now!
Bless you all--
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At 5 Sawyers we are as proud of our history as we are to offer the next evolution in a social experience. A unique blend of history and eclectic art, 5 Sawyers is a place where you can soak up the history of our city and feel right at home among elements of our past and inspired by quirky artworks that seem to reflect so well the personality of Cooks Hill.
The 5 Sawyers food philosophy is to only use in-season, fresh and where possible, local ingredients. With a nod to the past we are using some traditional cooking methods like slow cooking but with a modern twist. Our seafood is sourced locally and oysters are opened to order.
Our inspiration for 5 Sawyers came from the idea of creating a place with great atmosphere that is deeply rooted in something authentic and what better story to tell than our past in this city. Together with a relaxed environment where you can enjoy the fruits of our region such as a glass of Hunter wine, chilled craft beer or a cheeky cocktail, together with some fine food and produce, much of which is also sourced locally.
We can cater to groups and we're open Wednesday to Sunday, from 4pm till late weekdays and 3pm till late on weekends.


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By Laura Zuckerman
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A controversial hunting contest in Idaho targeting wolves and coyotes has ended with nearly two dozen coyotes killed but no wolves shot, though rancor over the event remains undiminished.
The coyote and wolf derby was promoted by ranchers and hunting enthusiasts as a form of family recreation aimed at reducing the number of predators threatening livestock and big-game animals like elk prized by hunters. It was condemned by conservationists as cruel and unsportsmanlike.
The weekend hunt on national forest land ringing the Idaho mountain town of Salmon drew 250 contestants seeking cash and trophies in categories ranging from bagging the largest wolf to shooting the most female coyotes. Children as young as 10 were invited to compete in a youth division.
The event was sponsored by Idaho for Wildlife, which fights "all radical anti-hunting and anti-gun environmentalists," according to its executive director Steve Alder.
Adler said none of the teams managed to kill a wolf, but 23 coyotes were killed, making it a far cry from the "wolf killing spree" predicted by opponents.
"It shows hunting is not an effective tool to eliminate wolves. We're going to have to take more aggressive action," Alder said.
Hunters brought coyote carcasses to Salmon to be measured and counted and potentially sold to fur buyers. Several carcasses were piled in the back of pickup trucks.
Some contestants said they were disappointed at not bagging any wolves, and expressed frustration with opponents of the event.
"We'll only have agreement with environmentalists when we kill all the wolves here," said Jeremiah Martin, a hunter from Salmon.
Online petitions criticizing the contest garnered tens of thousands of signatures and opponents have threatened a boycott of Idaho's famous potatoes.
The derby is thought to have been the first statewide competitive wolf shoot in the continental United States since 1974, when gray wolves in the Lower 48 came under the federal Endangered Species Act protections after being hunted, trapped and poisoned to near extinction.
Wolves in the Northern Rockies, including Idaho, and in the western Great Lakes, lost the protection of the act in recent years as states pushed for hunting and trapping rights. The Obama administration is now proposing to strip wolves of federal safeguards nationwide.
Coyotes are considered pests and are allowed to be shot on sight in much of the U.S. West.
On Friday, a U.S. judge rejected a request by conservation groups to block the Idaho hunt, which was staged on a national forest near where federal wildlife managers reintroduced wolves to the Rocky Mountain West in the mid-1990s.
WildEarth Guardians and others had argued that the U.S. Forest Service did not issue proper permits for the event, but the judge said the contest was similar to activities like picnicking that do not require such special permits.
Bethany Cotton, wildlife program manager for WildEarth Guardians, said the legal battle will go on.
"A killing contest has no place on public lands," she said.
(Reporting by Laura Zuckerman; Editing by Steve Gorman and David Brunnstrom)


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Here it is. The one you've all been awaiting with bated breath....or not.
In January of 2011, I started out like most guys with running and "blind" dieting. I gradually added a little random weight lifting with no real routine. I just knew I needed to lose weight and get stronger.
Somewhere in March of 2011 I found Jefit. I still had no idea what I was supposed to do. So I read. Then read more. Eventually I cobbled together a routine:
Simple Beginner Plan - [URL]http://www.jefit.com/routines/workout-routine-database.php?id=2909[/URL]
This routine was based largely on a beginner routine from bodybuilding.com. I ran with it for about 2 months and oddly enough it worked. I highly recommend that to all beginners.
Before & After Pic [will hopefully keep updated]
Current Routine [updated ?]: ?
Height: 5' 11"
Start Date: 03.01.2011
Starting Weight: 199lbs
Starting BF%: 29%
Starting Bench: 95lbs [not 1RM]
Starting Deadlift: (too scared to try)
Starting Squat: (too scared to try)
Current Weight: 205lbs
Current BF%: 24% (BIA)
Current Bench: 250x6, 255x5, 265x1 [not 1RM]
Current Military Press: 130x5 & 140x1 [not 1RM]
Current Deadlift: 365x4 & 390x1 [not 1RM]
Current Squat: 315x13 & & 335x10 & 390x2 [not 1RM]
Goal Weight: 185lbs
Goal BF%: <15%
Goal Bench: 275lbs
Goal Military Press: 160lbs
Goal Deadlift: 350lbs [ACHIEVED 01-27-2012]
New Goal 400lbs
Goal Squat: First - 300lbs [ACHIEVED 12-21-2011]
Second - 375lbs [ACHIEVED 07-09-2012]
Third - 405lbs [ACHIEVED 09-11-2012]
Fourth - 425lbs
Stats Sheet
Current Pre-Workout:ON PRE-
Current Protein: Whatever is a good deal
Current Multi-Vitamin: Controlled Labs Orange Triad
Diet Plan [varies slightly]
Eat Food!
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Today was supposed to be my back routine. At some point early this morning the power went out in our house. I ended up over sleeping by about 2 hours! Needless to say, nothing to report here.
Highlight of the day was the wife sneaking up behind, wrapping her arms around me and saying "oh wow they're there". Referring to my abs. Made me smile. No six pack showing, but the core is definitely there.
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Today would normally be a rest day, but since I wasn't able to workout yesterday I wanted to get some work in today. Did back this morning.
Barbell Deadlift - 145x8, 165x8, 165x8, 185x8 [new high]Barbell Bent Over Row - 115x10, 115x10, 115x10, 135x10 [new high]Straight Arm Push Down - 20x10, 20x10, 20x10, 20x10One Arm Dumbbell Row (each side) - 25x10, 25x10, 25x10, 25x10Pullups - 6 (yeah that's all I had in me...sad really)Russian Twist - 10x10x 10x10
The straight arm push down was new for me. It's primary muscle is the lats, but at the end of the movement, it REALLY hits the long head of the triceps. Felt great. It's a keeper.
Deadlift 1RM increased to 234lbs and barbell bent over rows 1RM increased to 180lbs. I think I can pull a bit more out of my deadlifts personally. At the end of the last set I still had more juice left. Bent over rows are another story. That's going to take some more work.
All in all a good day I think. Walked away satisfied. And I almost forgot the obligatory self picture.
Of course the pumped song of the day from my playlist:
Added my food diary to the first post if you care to see what I stuff my face with. As luck would have it, I somehow managed to grab two servings of steak rather than steak & veggies for lunch. *sigh* Looks like I'll be having steak and cottage cheese. Pretty sure I'll have to make a run for a snack later. On the up side, the steak is delicious.
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MFP is great for calorie/food tracking. Not great for much else. It's geared towards weight loss & cardio. I like their nutrition graphs. Helps me find patterns in my diet. It's free so its worth a try.
And thanks. I tried something simple and new on my lifts today: gripping the hell out of the bar. I watched a video the other day regarding squat form and one of the things they mentioned was that they grip the bar with a "death grip". Apparently it helps activate the central nervous system. Crazy as it sounds, I did that on my rows & deadlifts and it really helped.
I'm hoping to try barbell curls again tomorrow. I stopped for a few weeks and added some forearm exercises to see if that will help alleviate the shooting pain I get on my left forearm.
Chest, Biceps, Triceps, Forearm
Barbell Bench Press - 135x8, 155x8, 155x8, 185x5Dumbbell Incline Fly - 25x10, 25x10, 25x10, 25x10Alternate Hammer Curl - 25x10, 25x10, 25x10, 25x10Triceps Pushdown Rope - 15.0x10, 15.0x10, 25.0x10, 35x8Standing Cable Reverse Wrist Curl - 25.0x15,25.0x15,35.0x15,35.0x15 [new PR]Standing Cable Wrist Curl (behind back) - 25.0x15,25.0x15,35.0x15,35.0x15 [new PR]Push Up - 0x15, 0x15, 0x10, 0x10
I was satisfied with the bench for once. I started lighter than usual but I finally got back up to 185 on more than one rep.
I may need to find another pre-workout supplement. MusclePharm Assault has been giving me..um..cramps. The I-can't-get-these-gloves-off-fast-enough run to the bathroom cramps. I don't recall the same with Jack3d, but I could be wrong. Otherwise it's a decent product.
Check the ginger afro...
Pumped song of the day from my playlist:
Short run, easy pace, 1.64 miles in 16:00. Ran outside which I enjoy much more than a treadmill.
Would've done more work today, but got a call from a friend to help locate their dog. She's been missing since 7/4 and was spotted today by multiple people. Hiked a good bit in the woods with no trails. Didn't find her yet. Hopefully we find her soon.
No pics or music today. When I run outdoors I don't listen to music. Just take in the outside air and enjoy.
After 12 hours of searching woods and driving around, we found the Great Dane puppy. I'm a big softy when it comes to animals (have 4 dogs myself). It was so great to see her after 7 days missing.
Now off to go swim and relax. Perhaps consume some alcoholic beverages as well.
No workout planned for the day. Family/cheat day.
Last night I ended up tracking down 2 more dogs. They escaped a friends parents house and bolted down the street. I was in my swim trunks and bare feet and still managed to catch up them despite the fact that the owners said I'd never catch them. Apparently scared them because they stopped dead in their tracks and ran back home.
Anyhow, back to family time.
I'm going to start this entry off with a song that fits today...
You can guess how I felt about today's workout. And really how I've felt about today as a whole so far. This entry my be a little long winded. Heads up...
Barbell Full Squat - 165.0x8, 165.0x8, 185.0x5, 135.0x8Barbell Good Morning - 65.0x10, 65.0x10, 85.0x10, 85.0x10Standing Barbell Calf Raise - 85.0x20, 85.0x20, 95.0x20, 95.0x20Barbell Shrug - 95.0x10, 95.0x10, 105.0x10, 95.0x10Dumbbell Shoulder Press - 15.0x10, 15.0x10, 15.0x10, 15.0x10Dumbbell Lateral Raise - skippedDumbbell Front Raise - skippedDecline Oblique Crunches - skipped
I woke up later than I needed to this morning which is never a good start. For some reason I kept smacking the snooze button. Waking up late puts me in an off mood. Couple that with general uneasy stomach and you get an attitude that sucks for lifting. Ended up skipping the last three exercises due to lack of time.
My squats were horrible today. I just could not get my form satisfactory. I took a couple videos of my self and I gotta say, it's amazing I can perform a squat with weight. My form was hideous this morning on the first two sets. Third set was OK. Last set was near perfect. I knew my form was off before I even saw the video; I had knee pain. That's a dead giveaway (at least for me) that I'm doing something wrong.
I will be grabbing a new pair of shoes this week to see if that helps any. I noticed the ones I'm wearing (Mizuno Wave) cause a "wobble" when I lift. Also had some outside knee pain on Saturday when I ran. Typically that has something to do with overpronation. They are older and have many miles on them so I guess it's time.
No pics for the day. Time was really limited this morning. Even ran out the door without my breakfast. Had to stop and grab some Cheerios.
I'm glad I have a pseudo-vacation starting Wednesday. Basically just time off to get things done around the house. Workouts will still happen of course. NO MORE EXCUSES. I should be getting a new shaker from Optimum Nutrition here soon. 32 ounces versus my puny 20 ounce Blender Bottle. Also, got a review in the works for their Gold Standard Whey to be put out later this week.
...here's hoping today gets better.
Thanks man.
The day has gone better. Busy just trying to finish up a few things before I vacate the desk for a bit. Hopefully I'll get to pressure wash some more of the fence tonight so I can FINALLY stain the &#*@ thing.
On another note, my Cuisinart Griddler is dying on me! The main power dial doesn't work on "panini" mode. This could be a fatal blow as I cook ALL my lunches and some dinners on it. It gets used almost every night. *tear tear*
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While Adrian Peterson and five other running backs ran for 100 yards or more, Week 2 featured 11 300-yard-or-better passing performances, too. Philip Rivers, Michael Vick and Aaron Rodgers stood tall atop the QB mountain throwing for more than 400 yards each.
Can this trend of aerieal assault continue? Let's hope as it makes for some for some interesting football.
Here's what else we learned in Week 2:
Kansas City, Chicago and Miami undefeated? With Andy Reid at the helm and a new QB in Alex Smith, the Chiefs are a different team. Behind Jay Cutler's heroics the Bears have won two close games to start their season. While many expected the Texans and Patriots to be 2-0 at this point, who would have thought the Dolphins, sans Reggie Bush, would be 2-0?
Philip Rivers and Michael Vick engage in aerial dogfight: With five combined touchdown passes and 847 yards passing in the game, the two quarterbacks put on a crazy air show on Sunday. But thanks to a 46-yard field goal from Nick Novak, San Diego squeaked out a 33-30 win.
Aaron Rodgers destroys the Redskins defense: Robert Griffin III threw for 320 yards with three TDs, but Rodgers was red-hot with a 480-yard, four TD performance in a 38-20 win. Rodgers' performance also continues to prove the Redskins defense is in serious trouble. After just two games, Washington has given up a whopping 71 points.
Peyton, the better Man-ning: The Giants sure made it interesting, but big brother Peyton Manning was consistently a step ahead with a solid, two-TD, 307-yard performance in a 41-23 win. Baby brother Eli tied a career high with four interceptions.
Mark Sanchez's career with Gang Green looks kaput: With Geno Smith's surprisingly decent play so far this season, the Jets are in no rush for former first round pick Mark Sanchez to come back from a pre-season shoulder injury. Placed on injured reserve last week, Sanchez isn't available to return until week 11. Looks like his days in the green and white are over.
E.J. Manuel is a stud in the making: The box score of Buffalo's 24-23 win over the Carolina Panthers this week doesn't tell the whole story. The Bills' rookie is poised in the pocket and makes every pass count. His two-yard TD toss to Steven Jackson with two seconds left capped a nine-play, 80-yard drive to give the Bills the win. This kid has the stuff. Add in a good pass rush and the combo of C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson at running back and Buffalo is a dangerous team.
The Ravens defense is back: After Peyton Manning picked them apart in week one, Baltimore's defense was all over the Browns, sacking Cleveland QB Brandon Weeden four times and limiting Trent Richardson to just yards 58 rushing in a 14-6 victory.
U.S. & World
Lightning crashes: Football is known for playing in some of the most severe weather conditions, but lightning is a different story. Lightning-related delays hampered the pace of the New Orleans and Tampa Bay game, as well as the Sunday night matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.


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Somalia updates
21 April 2011.
25 July 2010.
Now SARFEN has 3 websites.
The first 2 are full.
The newest is called Radio Somalia.
Click here-
17 February 2010.SARFEN now has 2 websites.
The new SARFEN website is here. Click here -
Information on this old website is current as at February 2010 and after February 2010 unless updated or corrected on the new website.
This old website contains the majority of Somalia content.
Please read this website before going to check for updates in the new website.
See the notice near the top of page 1.
4 November 2009.
50 Somalia photos and the Somalia amateur radio all frequency database are on the new somalia amateur radio website pages listed in INDEX 2 on page 1.
8 th March 2009
updated call sign 6O0AP
page 8
12 th March 2009
Somalia visa fee
page 14 (number 7)
13 th March 2009
Two Radio Galkayo
pages 15 and 16.
Your comments on Somalia ham radio
see page 9
1st April 2009
Somalia valid for
Amateur radio awards
see page 9
2nd April 2009
Radio Djibouti and
Radio Hargeysa,
Somaliland updated
see page 17
3 April 2009 Somalia
FM radio station list
see page 17
5 April 2009
Radio Hage Somalia on short wave radio.
see page 17.
6 April 2009
Updated Radio Galkayo page 15.
6 April 2009 Updated Radio Hargeisa, Somaliland
see page 17.
7 April 2009. Listen to the North Korea space satellite on 470 MHz using an ordinary scanner radio receiver.
see page 21.
8 April 2009 New-
Radio Hage Somalia
see page 18.
9 April 2009
Emergency ham radio assistance in the Italy earthquake was on 3.640 MHz and 7.045 MHz short wave.15 April 2009
Fiji shuts down Radio Australia FM radio stations.
Radio Australia is broadcasting on Short Wave Radio to Fiji continuously all day and night.
See page 21.
18 April 2009.
Somalia map, Somaliland map, Puntland map, Galmudug map, Orgaden map,
East Ethiopia map, North East Kenya map, South Eritrea map and Djibouti map.
See page 19.
World Amateur Radio Day was on the 18 April 2009
See page 21.
20, 30 April 2009.
Radio broadcasting in Somalia 1993-2009.
See new page 20.
22 April 2009.
SW Radio broadcasting to Somalia.
BBC and VOA times and frequencies to Somalia
See new page 21.
23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 April 2009.
8 May 2009.
Short Wave Listening.
China using short wave radio transmitters on 8.400 MHz, 9.000 MHz, 11.300 MHz, 13.970 MHz, 15.600 MHz, 15.720 MHz, 15.820 MHz, 15.840 MHz, 16.800 MHz, 17.300 MHz, 18.000 MHz and 18.320 MHz.
See page 21.
3 May 2009.
Visit Somalia 2009.
See download page 3.
4 May 2009.
New Somalia maps.
See page 19.
7 and 12 and 13 May 2009
USA broadcasting to Myanmar (Burma) on short wave radio.
18650 kHz Voice of America on 18.650 MHz.
See page 21
8 May 2009.
SW and FM Somalia radio stations updated
See page 17.
10 May 2009.
World Amateur Radio Day report from Lebanon.
See page 21.
12 May 2009
Crop circles made by ham radio operators.
Morse code from crop circle in the USA heard in Australia.
China jamming incoming "subversive" short wave radio broadcasts.
China using music to block "subversive" short wave radio broadcasts.
All on page 21
12 May 2009.
Amateur Radio in Arabic.
Arab Amateur Radio website.
Sudanese Amateur Radio Association.
Sudan Amateur Radio.
Learn English, Somali and Arabic on Amateur Radio.
All on page 1.
16 and 17 May 2009.
Morse Code in 2009.
Morse code in the twenty first century.
Short Wave Radio Listening.
All updated on page 21.
17 May 2009
Ethiopia Amateur Radio website
See page 1.
21 May 2009
Somalia and Somaliland amateur radio call signs updated.
See page 8.
24 May 2009.
Amateur Radio in Africa.
Amateur Ham Radio in Algeria, Angola, Ascension Island (See Saint Helena), Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Canary Islands, Cameroon (Cameroun), Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), Congo Republic (Republic of Congo), Cote D'ivoire (See Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia (Republic of The Gambia), Ghana, Guinea (Republic of Guinea), Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Madeira, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion Island, Saint Helena (St. Helena), Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Somaliland Republic, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tristan da Cunha (See Saint Helena), Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
See page 22.
27 May 2009.
Somali Language Map.
See page 21.
27 May 2009.
Africa Map.
Map of Africa. Africa Radio Call Sign Prefix Map. Africa Map of Ham Radio Call Sign Prefixes.
See page 22.
28 May 2009.
Questions about Somalia?
Question from the USA about Somalia.
See page 9.
29 May 2009.
Amateur Radio call sign prefixes for each country updated.
See page 9.
3 June 2009.
Amateur Radio in the Middle East.
Amateur Ham Radio in Bahrain, Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, United Kingdom Sovereign Military Base Areas in Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian Authority, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
See page 23.
27 June 2009
U.S.A thanks the 28,000 Amateur Radio Operators who live in the U.S. State of Ohio.
See page 1.
27 and 28 June 2009
USA thanks the 41,000 Ham Radio Operators living in Texas.
See page 1.
USA thanks the 23,000 Amateur Radio Operators who live in the US state of Pennsylvania.
See page 1.
27 June 2009
USA thanks the 25,000 Ham Radio Operators who live in the state of Washington.
See page 1.
22 - 28 June 2009
USA thanks the 500 Amateur Radio Operators who live in the city of Chicago.
See page 1.
22 - 28 June 2009
USA thanks the 20,000 Ham Radio Operators who live in the US state of Michigan.
See page 1.
22 - 28 June 2009
USA thanks the 7,000 Amateur Radio Operators who live in the US state of South Carolina.
See page 1.
22 - 28 June 2009
USA thanks the 3,500 Ham Radio operators who live in the US state of Nebraska.
See page 1.
27 - 28 June 2009
USA thanks the 12,000 Amateur Radio Operators who live in the US state of Missouri.
See page 1.
27 - 28 June 2009
USA thanks the 21,500 Amateur Radio Operators who live in the US state of Indiana.
See page 1.
21 - 27 June 2009
USA thanks the 6,000 Amateur Radio Operators who live in the US state of Iowa.
See page 1.
13 July 2009.
News flash!
USA returns to Morse code 10 years after it was last commercially used by USA ships.
25 July 2010.
Now SARFEN has 3 websites.
The first 2 are full.
The newest is called Radio Somalia.
Click here-
Islam and Somalia.
Music, song, musical instruments are not prohibited, not haram (haraam), not forbidden in Islam.
Music would not be allowed at the time of Muslim festivals if music was evil or if God (Allah) prohibited music.
Hadith (Stories from early Islam) tell us of Prophet Muhammad and Aisha listening to singers using musical instruments in Aisha's house during a Muslim festival).
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Did God (Allah) order Muslims to kill Muslims in Somalia? or
al rajm the stoning to death for adultery in Islam? or the
killing of homosexual men and women in Islam?
(Allah, God warns in) Quran 24:1 (Here is) a chapter which We (Allah, God) have revealed and ordered, and in which We (Allah, God) make clear (to you) so that you may act properly.
(But some people have doubt and reject what Allah, God said is clearly revealed in Quran verse 24:2 that immediately follows, seeking to add their interpretations by including stoning to death even though Allah, God has said Quran 24:2 is clearly revealed so that you may act properly.
How can Allah, God Himself make clearer that he has not ordered stoning to death? But some cannot understand even when they read in the Quran what Allah, God has told them and they still reject it seeking something other than what Allah, God has ordered in His Quran).
Click to see more using English names
Click to see more using Arabic names
Disagreement in early Islam about which son of Ibrahim (Abraham) was to be sacrificed.
Some said Ishmael (Ismail) was the son to be sacrificed however in every chapter (Quran chapters 11, 15, 19, 29, 37) about Abraham (Ibrahim) in Allah's (God's) Quran "the good news" birth is the story of the angels of Allah (God) telling Abraham (Ibrahim) of the coming of the miracle birth of Isaac (Ishaq).
Before "the good news" Abraham (Ibrahim) leaves his father and the idol worshippers and after "the good news" the angels continue on their journey to punish the people of Lot (Lut).
It was a "good news" miracle birth because Sarah gave birth to Isaac (Ishaq) when it is normally impossible for an old woman to give birth).
In the different chapters of the Quran about Abraham (Ibrahim) the "good news" birth sometimes names Isaac (Ishaq) and sometimes Isaac (Ishaq) is not named but the story is always exactly the same story so this shows that the "good news" miracle birth is always about the birth of Isaac (Ishaq).
Quran chapter 37 reveals that it is the son in the "good news" birth (which is the story of the birth of Isaac, Ishaq) that is the son to be sacrificed by Abraham (Ibrahim).


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Sony Pictures has offered Kate Beckinsale the role of Lori opposite Colin Farrell in their Total Recall remake. Diane Kruger, Kate Bosworth, and Jessica Biel have each read for the part of Lori. This is the first time Beckinsale has been linked to the film, though her involvement is no surprise: Beckinsale is slightly married to the director, Len Wiseman. They previously collaborated on the Underworld movies.
If Beckinsale accepts, Biel has a backup; early reports suggested the actress is after the role of Melina. Yet that may prove yet another dead end for Ms. Biel. Deadline hears Eva Mendes and Rosario Dawson are "the serious contenders" for the role. Bryan Cranston is confirmed to play villain Vilos Cohaagen in the remake. Read more on the story after the jump.
Here is the synopsis for the 1990 Total Recall, loosely based on the Philip K. Dick story "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale":
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a 21st-century construction worker who discovers that his entire memory of the past derives from a memory chip implanted in his brain. Schwarzenegger learns that he's actually a secret agent who had become a threat to the government, so those in power planted the chip and invented a domestic lifestyle for him. Once he has realized his true identity, he travels to Mars to piece together the rest of his identity, as well as to find the man responsible for his implanted memory. [AMC]
Sharon Stone played Lori, Schwarzenegger's spouse; Rachel Ticotin played Melina, a Martian freedom fighter.
Details on the approach to updating the story were passed along in the Cranston casting report:
The new story involves nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai, with Douglas Quaid (Farrell) a factory worker in the latter who begins to believe he is a spy, although he doesn't know for which side. Cranston would play Vilos Cohaagen, the leader of Euromerica who, under the cover of protecting his people, is secretly readying an invasion of New Shanghai.
Up next for Beckinsale is a reprisal of the character Selene in Underworld 4: New Dawn, scheduled for release January 20, 2012. Two months later on March 16, 2012, Beckinsale will star opposite Mark Wahlberg in the thriller Contraband.


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MANITOWOC, Wis. — The Manitowoc County brother of a slain photographer says he's confident the convictions of his sister's killers will never be overturned.
Mike Halbach said the appeals process is still ongoing for 50-year-old Steven Avery and 23-year-old Brendan Dassey. But he's expecting the same outcome as past appeals by Avery and his nephew.
An appeals court last week rejected Dassey's request for a new trial. A similar appeal by Avery was rejected last year. The two were convicted in Manitowoc County of first-degree intentional homicide, sexual assault and mutilating a corpse.
The Appleton Post-Crescent reported Dassey's attorneys plan to ask the state Supreme Court to review the case.
Twenty-five-year-old Teresa Halbach was killed Oct. 31, 2005 when she went to the Avery farm to photograph a vehicle for an auto magazine.


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HERSHEY, Pa. — Kent Hymel says that joining Penn State's Network on Child Protection and Well-Being will enable him to fulfill professional goals that he cannot achieve anywhere else. The resources and collaborative opportunities with the University's child maltreatment experts were too good to pass up.
Hymel started at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital in March. He is a child abuse pediatrician and his research focuses on child physical abuse evaluation, with an emphasis on developing improved methods for screening for abusive head trauma. He expects that working with Penn State's renowned faculty experts studying children, youth and families will help his research flourish.
His research is aimed at improving the sensitivity and specificity of when and how evaluations for suspected child abuse occur — with particular emphasis on developing and implementing an algorithm regarding abusive head trauma that can be used by clinicians across the country.
Physicians may struggle with a decision to launch — or forego — an evaluation for physical abuse, Hymel said. A screening tool can provide an objective basis for the decision to proceed with a full scale child abuse evaluation, and would promote consistent, evidence-based practice for addressing a complex problem.
"There are data that show variability among physicians and other clinicians on whether to conduct a full-scale evaluation for suspected abuse," Hymel said. "Evidence shows that professionals can be inconsistent in their judgments. This hurts children, their families and the professional community as well. We're working to develop and validate an evidence-based measurement tool that combines relevant clinical findings to estimate the probability of abuse."
Physicians may struggle with a decision to launch — or forego — an evaluation for physical abuse, Hymel said. A screening tool can provide an objective basis for the decision to proceed with a full scale child abuse evaluation, and would promote consistent, evidence-based practice for addressing a complex problem.
Having colleagues to work with will strengthen Hymel's research. That is why establishing new collaborations is first on his to-do list.
"I look forward to talking with others who come at the problem of child maltreatment from other disciplinary perspectives, with a different knowledge basis and methodological tools," Hymel said. "That's the real carrot. I believe Penn State and the network will provide these kinds of opportunities."
Hymel joins Jennie Noll, professor of human development and family studies, and director of research and education for the network; Chad Shenk, assistant professor of human development and family studies; Lori Frasier, professor of pediatrics and division chief of child abuse pediatrics; and Idan Shalev, assistant professor of biobehavioral health, as some of at least 12 network faculty hires. Brian Allen, a clinical child psychologist, is scheduled to join the network in June through an appointment at Penn State Hershey.
For decades, Penn State has supported faculty members whose research spans a range of topics pertaining to child and family behavior, health and development. The network's hires add expertise focused specifically on child maltreatment. Network faculty members are working to build cross-disciplinary collaborations and community-University relationships with the goal of translating research into sustainable, real-world practice.
Hymel joins Penn State Hershey from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. He directed the medical center's Child Advocacy and Protection Program. Prior to that, he was at the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children in Virginia, where he served as medical director of its Forensic Assessment and Consultation Team.
After completing his medical training, Hymel spent 20 years with the U.S. Air Force, serving at bases around the world. While serving in the Air Force, he trained as a child abuse pediatrician. Prior to retiring from active duty, Hymel served as the Air Force Medical Consultant in Child Abuse.
More information about the Network on Child Protection and Well-Being is available at http://protecthildren.psu.edu. The network will host its third annual Conference on Child Protection and Well-Being on May 5 and 6 on the University Park campus. Registration for and details about the conference, "Families at Risk: The Role of Parenting and Family Processes in Child Maltreatment and Intervention," is available on the website.


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CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy bolstered their midfield on Monday by acquiring Pablo Mastroeni in a trade from the Colorado Rapids, but now that the club has obtained the veteran, just what impact will he play.
The 36-year-old has already spoken at length with LA head coach Bruce Arena about the possibilities of playing in central midfield, central defense and, possibly, right back. This versatility could be immense as LA gets into the taxing summer months.
"I've played quite a few positions under Bruce in years past and we've had a conversation about that," said Mastroeni after his first full training session with the team on Monday. "For me, it's just coming in here and being who I am. Not trying to overdo it and be someone that I'm not and do whatever it takes to contribute to this team."
Mastroeni will certainly have an impact in the locker room as he looks to impart the wisdom gained in his 16-year career on the Galaxy. One player who is certainly all for the deal is Galaxy forward Landon Donovan, but how he discovered the deal occurred was in his words—"bizarre."
"I was in the bathroom [in the Galaxy locker room] and I was brushing my teeth or something and I thought I was dreaming because I really hadn't heard anything. I really thought that I was in a dream and then I found out," said Donovan, who saw Mastroeni over his shoulder. "I think that we're all excited. Pablo is a guy who has been misused over the past few years or not used enough and hopefully someone that can help us in a lot of ways."
His strange discovery of the trade aside, Donovan believes that Mastroeni's leadership on and off the field could be extremely valuable for LA.
"There's no secret that we've lacked a little bit of bite and at times some leadership particularly in the defensive part of the field at the end of games," said Donovan. "He certainly brings that and obviously brings a ton of experience and he's a good soccer player. Combine all that and I think that he's going to help us a lot."
Although the Galaxy is seeking another leadership presence in the locker room, Mastroeni doesn't feel any impetus to become a leader. After a 16 year career in MLS, it simply comes naturally for the veteran.
"I'm naturally just a loud guy on the field that doesn't require any type of motivation. I've been screaming, directing, and that's just a part of who I am. To me, it's not leadership, that's just a part of my game," said Mastroeni. "Hopefully that turns into organization, jelling with the team and contributing in a way that brings us together through communication. That's nothing that I have to force. I just have to be myself and work hard and things will work out as they should."


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- 1 August 17 Menaion
- 2 Ukrainian version
- 3 Orthodox Source
- 4 Fact check
- 5 Hymns of Contrition
- 7 User Creation - Proposal
- 8 Glitch
- 9 Sysop.
- 10 Hello!
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August 17 Menaion
Should we call our father among the saints Theodoretus the enlightener of the Sami, as opposed to the enlightener of the Lapps. Lapp is considered something of an ethnic slur; much like calling the Inuit by the name Eskimo. On the other hand, should we wait until the Menaion itself is changed to reflect the better name for the people of northern Scandinavia. Eddieuny 03:22, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
- Hi Eddieuny, Thanks for your question. My take is that, since he is in the menaion as "Enlightener of the Lapps" we should do this, but with a footnote explaining what you just said -- it would be good to make people aware of this. Thanks! — FrJohn (talk) 04:30, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
Ukrainian version
Dear Father, I thought to start Ukrainian version. How can I do that? I work with articles related to Orthodoxy on Ukrainian wikipedia.
--Roman Z 21:38, March 12, 2009 (UTC)
Orthodox Source
Hi father john, it is with much sadness and hurt that I see you close down Orthodox Source. Mainly because I invested a huge amount of time to put information onto that site that took a lot of my time and I dont have access to any more. I am a bit saddened because you didnt even give me some notice that you were going to close the site down so that I could at least download some of the information onto my personal computer that I can access in the future ... a bit disappointed that this was not considered and an opportunity given to do this. It only proves that the Internet is not a very viable Christian tool. Vasiliki 05:50, November 27, 2008 (UTC)
Fact check
Dear Father, I am trying to recall the name of the cemetery chapel at Saint Anna's Skete on the Holy Mountain. I wondered if you or any of your readers/discussants might help me.
Thanks, Isaak Scott Cairns
Hymns of Contrition
Father John, I bought a CD last night that in Greek is called "Kataniktika of Great lent". So, I set about doing a google today to find out just what are these hymns (although I understand the words). Many articles come up but they are primarily from the Catholic church and are seven Psalms ... these do not seem to be the format of the kataniktiko service. Can you help me. What are the Kataniktika of Great Lent? I want to post an article onto OrthodoxWiki for others to reference too.!! Thanks in advance. Vasiliki 22:54, March 16, 2009 (UTC)
- O man, these Greek terms -- best ask a Byzantine-style cantor, I think. Anyone around here? — FrJohn (talk)
- Триоди в Воскресенья - the CD translates the "Kataniktika" as the "Hymns of Contrition". However, if you do a google on that term it comes up with the Catholic version of Hymns of Contrition - which are not the same! Oi! What is wrong with the Greek terms? The church lasted 2,000 years because of the beauty in the Greek language :-) Do you want us to convert everything to Russian so you can understand? LOL ANYWAY! You are a priest - you should know what these are! ROFL Vasiliki 23:07, March 16, 2009 (UTC)
- The Katanyktikoi Hymnoi (it helps to use standard Latinization for Greek!) may be called the "Hymns of Contrition" or "Penitential Hymns," and the term refers to a wide set of pieces of hymnography used throughout the period of the Triodion, most especially in the stichera of Lenten Vespers (most often referenced in Sunday night Vespers).
- They are not the same thing as the "Penitential Psalms." —Fr. Andrew talk contribs (THINK!) 23:53, March 16, 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks! What I did was cut and paste what you just said and inserted it into an article. Hopefully we can develop it a little ... there is not much available on the Internet for this. Vasiliki 00:34, March 17, 2009 (UTC)
- They are not the same thing as the "Penitential Psalms." —Fr. Andrew talk contribs (THINK!) 23:53, March 16, 2009 (UTC)
User Creation - Proposal
Greetings Fr. John, With the amount of Vandalism we have, I propose that anyone requesting a new account first has to submit a request online, with some brief info about temselves, and THEN THE REQUEST WILL REQUIRE APPROVAL by yourself or Fr. Andrew or other Sysops. The ability for anyone to automatically create accounts will be disabled, unless they are sincere and simply request a free account which they can then of course have; I think that the Conservapedia and some other wikis might have this system in place. Anyhow, just an idea I wanted to pass along :)
By the way, regarding the note immediately above this one (in greek), it reads something like this: "I require information on an ancient heresy, called "Aftharto-Docetism"?, and its proponent was the Bishop of Halicarnassos Julianos." I see that it was an unsigned comment however.
Cheers, Angellight 888 00:10, June 4, 2009 (UTC)
- Hi Angellight, given the number of users we have, this sounds like an awful lot of work. I'd rather just clean up occasionally as needed, but let me keep my eyes open for another solution. — FrJohn (talk) 00:17, June 4, 2009 (UTC)
- other forums require that you Verify your "humanity" by typing into a box the combination of numbers/letters you can see on the screen to verify that you are indeed "real" and not a bot. maybe that is all you need. Vasiliki 00:51, June 4, 2009 (UTC)
- Yep, was just posting that I've just installed a captcha test for new user registrations. It won't block disturbed individuals, but should help with the automated creation of accounts from multiple un-blacklisted IPs where email verification can be performed. Amazing we have to deal with that, eh? — FrJohn (talk) 00:55, June 4, 2009 (UTC)
- Yeah, you have to wonder why they havent got better things to do than hurl abuse at people who are minding their own business ... I learnt something yesterday. A priest called Fr Demetrius wrote an email about praying for the deceased soul of a "george" who was a pro-abortionist in America. When you read with what tenderness and love Fr Demetrius writes about this "sinner" you realise how much we just pity these people - for they know not what they do. Vasiliki 01:04, June 4, 2009 (UTC)
- Hey, I just did an EDIT on an article and it asked me to fill out a box ... is this going to be the standard practise from now on for editing as it will grow tedious I think for regulars? Vasiliki 01:37, June 4, 2009 (UTC)
- Whoops, I'll fix this. — FrJohn (talk) 01:43, June 4, 2009 (UTC)
- I missed the setting that said "Require captcha when user edits page and adds a link" - let me know if it happens again! — FrJohn (talk)
- Sure, also while I have you and you are in a good mood :D I would like to ask for a favour (as far as practical) my heart is to complete the most comprehensive Table of Saints (in Chronological order) - as you can witness by this new article. At present, I am systematically and patiently working through the information ON OrthodoxWiki ... how can I identify saints I have missed NOT listed on OrthodoxWiki. Do you have any suggestions? Vasiliki 01:53, June 4, 2009 (UTC)
See this. —Fr. Andrew talk contribs (THINK!) 01:59, July 8, 2009 (UTC)
Hello Fr. John. I am a Greek Orthodox user. I was wonderign if you can add me as a sysop to help you out with the site. I have a lot of time on my hands.
In his service, --Greeks 15:23, February 1, 2010 (UTC)
Hi sir! I would like to create a project OrthodoxWiki dutch language and I have rights bureaucrat, administrator, renameuser, Checkuser and oversight, thanks. —Mister lasă-mi un mesaj 17:23, February 20, 2010 (UTC)ﻧ
- You are active or no? For 2 months you no response me. --—Mister lasă-mi un mesaj 15:15, February 22, 2010 (UTC)
Many Orthodox believers have asked about the Icon of Christ and the Ancient of Days and confusing this elder sitting next to Christ with God the Father. They are not alone, for the entire Roman Catholic Church believes that this is the case and their belief has by the process of osmosis been picked up by many of our clergy and this icon has been ejected from many of our Churches. It is not true for the Ancient of Days is the Son of God who was begotten before all time. If they recall, Christ in the incarnation had divested Himself of those signs of being God and had assumed the appearance of a mere servant. The icon of the Platytera teaches us that the Holy Virgin's womb contained the "uncontainable, therefore those aspects of God the Son of God remained in the mystery of Heaven. Read on with what I have written:
v Do you recall ever having seen this icon of Jesus Christ holding his cross, sitting at the right of an elderly man with white hair?
at their feet there are cherubic figures, and about them there are clouds. They both have a nimbus above their head and above them there is a white dove, sometimes within a circle or a triangle.
v Is there anything incorrect about it ? v Why is it not found in today's churches ? v What is its origin ?
For those of us who are old enough, this icon is familiar. We had seen it in most of the Greek Orthodox Churches when we were children. It was located on the iconostasion on the right side of the royal entrance, the spot currently occupied by the icon of Christ. I do remember it in St. Sophia Cathedral (until the 1960's) and in the Holy Trinity Church in Waterbury, Connecticut (in the 1920'-30's). St. Sophia's oldest icons were contributed to a more recently established parish in Virginia and this icon was still in use there as of seven years ago.
What is wrong with it? It has a perfectly good representation of Christ. He is seated at the right hand of an elderly man who is giving a blessing and they are both apparently seated in majesty in heaven. There are little, western style cherubs at their feet. The elderly man supposedly represents God the Father. Instead of a halo, His head is usually surrounded by a triangle which, I presume, represents the Holy Trinity. I have heard of Him in this representation being named the "Ancient of Days." What is wrong with all this is that God the Father is purely spirit and cannot be portrayed in any manner. Christ said in the New Testament, "When you see Me, you see my Father." This is the reason why this icon has been supplanted by one of Christ alone, for when we see Christ in an icon, we see the Father.
How did we come to portray God the Father in this manner? I could not discover the answer in any book on iconography or theology available to me. It was not until I came across a passage in the Septuagint Scriptures that I found the answer in the Book of Daniel chapter VII, verses 9 - 10 and 13 - 14.
[9] I beheld until the thrones were set, and the Ancient of days sat; and his raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head as pure wool: his throne was a flame of fire, and his wheels burning fire. [10] A stream of fire rushed forth before him: thousand thousands ministered to him, and ten thousands of myriads attended upon him: the judgment sat, and the books were opened. [13] I beheld in the night vision, and, lo, one coming with the clouds of heaven as the Son of Man, and he came on to the Ancient of Days, and was brought near to him. [14] And to him was given the dominion, and the honour,and the kingdom; and all the nations, tribes, and languages, shall serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not be destroyed.
This vision and prophesy of Daniel has been identified, in both Latin Catholic and Protestant sources as a prefiguration of God the Father and the powers and glory which He has bestowed upon God the Son, Jesus Christ - the Son of Man. This passage may have been the source of the artistic rendering of God the Father as the "Ancient of Days." Whether this conception was original with our iconographers or was influenced by the realistic presentations of western artists is not known. Indeed we have a prime example of this in Michaelangelo's painting of God in the Sistine Chapel and the western style cherubs at their feet. His portraiture is that of an old man with white hair and a white beard, reaching out with his finger to endow Adam with life. None of these features are found in Orthodox iconography and their being in this icon suggests the influence of western imaging since large portions of Greece had been occupied for several centuries by Venetian, Catalan and other Latins.
Regardless of its origins, this icon is considered erroneous today.
Providence has a way of providing us with truths to heal our ignorance. I believe that I have discovered the significance of this icon while reading A Discourse On the Nativity of Christ by St. Gregory Thaumatourgos, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea (died 260) . He wrote:
"The new wonders do strike me with awe. The Ancient of Days is become a Child, to make people children of God. Sitting in glory in the Heavens, because of His love for mankind, He now layeth in a manger of dumb beasts."
Do the words of Gregory's statement imply that this icon could represent a "double image" of Christ? First as the "Ancient of Days", the only-begotten Son of God, born before all ages. Adjacent to Him is the younger Incarnate Jesus Christ, Son of Man(-kind) as He appeared to us on earth in His kenotic form (i.e. when He "emptied Himself" and "became as a base servant"). Gone would be the mistaken identification of the Ancient of Days as God the Father, which is the mainstay of western explanations. Such an interpretation of this icon sheds a completely new light upon it, a light which may render it theologically legitimate. Even so St. Gregory goes on to say: "The Impassionate, Incorporeal, Incomprehensible One is taken by human hands, in order to atone the violence of sinners." If the Ancient of Days has these chacteristics, is it permissible to portray him in an icon? Does the fact that He becomes incarnate as Jesus Christ repeal the prohibition of showing Him as an aged man? However, St. Gregory's words have allowed me to learn the true meaning of this prophesy from the Book of Daniel. It is a prophesy of the Parousia, the Second Coming of Christ, when the "books will be opened" and the "secrets of men will be revealed." I am thankful to have gained this knowledge so that I can look upon this icon with greater appreciation. Later yet, I discovered that there is an icon in St. Katherine's Monastery at Sinai which depicts the Ancient of Days, and on his lap rests Jesus as a child. This icon is said to confirm the concept voiced by St. Gregory that The Ancient of Days is the heavenly manifestation of the Son of God.
The Ancient of Days with a child Jesus Christ on His Lap, 12th century At St. Katherine's Monastery Church, Mt. Sinai (You can find this icon on the internet)
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Father John, Bless! My name is Manoli and I'm an 18 year old recent high school graduate. I am distantly acquainted with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and I'm writing an essay for the PanHellenic Foundation, trying to get a scholarship for college. I want to use the "golden thread" quote from "one modern commentator" on the OrthodoxWiki "Psalter" page. If you know who that person is, or who would know who that person is, I'd appreciate any info...Fr. Andrew doesn't and although I'm registered on OrthodoxWiki as CampNazFanatic, I don't know much about using the site so I decided to contact you. Please respond asap as this essay is due like tomorrow. Thanks, Manoli --CampNazFanaticCampNazFanatic
Warm greetings Fr. John,
I hope it is okay that I am contacting you directly, but this problem has not been resolved for some time. Could you kindly look into rectifying the long-standing problem with uploaded images not displaying - they do not display once they are uploaded and they do not display especially as thumbnails.
See here: the Gallery of New Image Files;
I had left a note at the OrthodoxWiki Trapeza here regarding this error some time ago, but it has gone unanswered and the problem is not resolved.
Surely there must be a process to have this investigated? -- i.e. Where is the OW site hosted? Which person(s)/webmasters or what entity is in charge of maintenance? Who needs to be called? Who is in control? And WHERE is their accountability???? Why have they ignored this for so long? Was this change done intentionally for some reason and if so why is there no notice informing the users? This problem has persisted for a very long time now, and it appears that it is a feature that has been disabled. If it stays non-functional this way I fear that this will discourage further users from wanting to contribute to OW. If there is something I have overlooked apologies in advance. Hoping something can be done.
Thanks and kind regards :) Angellight 888 05:49, October 2, 2010 (UTC)
- Hi Angellight -- I apologize for the frustration. Sadly, it is I -- the negligent webmaster. and the volunteer in charge of site maintenance (but with many distractions). Please be assured that there is nothing intentional in the problem - the site just needs an upgrade. Because of the way the databases are tied together for each localization, it gets a little complex. I will strive to find some time to fix this soon. — FrJohn (talk) 07:28, October 2, 2010 (UTC)
- Many thanks for the info dear Fr.; good to know the site will be eventually upgraded and that this will be addressed then. Please forgive my initial frustration. This is a wonderful resource and I hope to see it grow. Cheers, Angellight 888 18:55, October 2, 2010 (UTC)
- Fr. John, this may be part of the same problem, if one tries to add a image and re-size it they get an error:
Error creating thumbnail:
Warning: passthru() has been disabled for security reasons in /home/owiki/public_html/shared/includes /GlobalFunctions.php on line 1839
- (just an FYI) - Andy 16:41, November 24, 2010 (UTC)
Unfortunately, after going through some articles and dead links, it seems that the Oriental Orthodox Church is suppressed on this OrthodoxWiki. it is a shame becuase this wiki is what should unite us together in Christ, not divide us and furthurmore insult our brothers and sisters. No one would dare do that to Christ. Eastern Orthodoxy and Oreintal Orthodoxy are probably the closest, most Orthodox, unchanging groups of Churches. I pray that one day we will once again be reunited as one in His Church.
God Bless
- Hello User:Cmd - It is certainly not my heart to suppress Oriental Orthodoxy in any way. In fact, just about 30 minutes ago I was speaking about my respect for Oriental Orthodox Christians, and talking about how the Christological differences have been largely resolved. This is a joy to me. Please see OrthodoxWiki:Style_Manual_(Point_of_View) for the stated policy of this site. If you can point to specific examples of suppression, that would be helpful. In Christ, — FrJohn (talk) 23:32, October 3, 2010 (UTC)
About the 3 photos at the text Monastery of St Patapios (Loutraki, Greece)
Dear Father John. I have added 3 photos at the text Monastery of St Patapios (Loutraki, Greece), but they do not appear in the article, however they appear when I clic on them. Could you please help me make them appear at the article. Is it a problem from your server? Please help me and you will have the bless of Saint Pastapios. 688dim 22:15, November 29, 2010 (UTC)
Italian Version
- Dear Father, I thought to start Italian version. How can I do that?
me and my boyfriend !! We've a lot of articol en Italian about orthodoxia.
Thanks. Raggiodisole 15:30, February 7, 2011 (UTC)
Hi Raggiodisole, I would be very happy to see an Italian version. The place to start is OrthodoxWiki:Localization -- would you be up for this translation work? — FrJohn (talk) 04:48, February 8, 2011 (UTC)


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The Bible comes up in the conversation on HuffPost Religion almost daily. One disturbing psalm is of particular interest commenting community. On a recent article we posted about what the bible says about hope, a commenter wrote, "I don't know what it says about hope but I found this nifty verse about murdering infants."
That wasn't the first time one of our readers brought it up. The Religion team sees Psalm 137: 7-9 appear in virtually any conversation on an article that mentions the Bible or one of our many pieces of scriptural commentary. With so much interest, we couldn't ignore the topic of violence in the Bible any longer. What is the deal with murdering babies? It couldn't be instruction for living in the same vein as "love thy neighbor". Could it? What does it even mean? What's the context?
We reached out to three scholars to get the low-down on of the most eyebrow raising pieces of scripture in the Bible. Our experts are Joel Baron, a fifth year student at Hebrew College, a pluralistic rabbinic seminary, Julia M. O'Brien, professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and Greg Carey, professor of New Testament. Both O'Brien and Carey teach at Lancaster Theological Seminary. Below is the full hebrew translation of the psalm and collection of our approaches from the scholars.
The Verse
1 By the rivers of Babylon,
there we sat and we wept
as we remembered Zion.
2 On the poplars within her we hung our lyres,
3 for it was there our captors asked us for words of song,
and our tormentors – for their amusement –
said, "Sing for us from a song of Zion."
4 How can we sing a song of the Lord on foreign soil?
5 O Jerusalem, if I should forget you may my right hand wither.
6 May my tongue cleave to my palate
if I cease to remember you,
if I do not cause Jerusalem to be raised
to the very top of my joy.
7 Do you remember, O Lord, the Edomites on
the day of Jerusalem?
How they said, "Tear her down!
Down to her very foundation!"
8 O, Daughter of Babylon, you despoiler,
Happy is the one who pays you your recompense
as you dealt out to us.
9 Happy the one who will seize and dash your infants against the rock!
Read the rest here. Read the excuses they make.
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My favorite biblical screw-up consists of two verses:
Luke 6:27 - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you...
Luke 19:27 - But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
So ... we should love our enemies, but kill 'em anyway?!? Somehow, I Don't THINK So...
I suppose god is fickle and can't make up his mind. Kill them or love them?
Your favorite? It used to be one of my favorites as well... but I had to quit using it. You see, I hate to break it to you, but quoting Luke 19:27 without the surrounding text is incredibly misleading. Before anyone starts blasting me about this, I assure you that I've got the best intentions. I would rather a fellow Atheist point out my missteps rather than a Theist do so because the Theist will be less forgiving. On top of that, it makes us all look bad when our statements can be so easily countered. Trust me on this one, we ALL need to stop misquoting this particular scripture.
See for yourself the content of Luke 19:11-27
Sure it's true that Jesus said that, but it's just as true to say that you did as well. That quote is from a parable that Jesus is telling. It is therefore not Jesus who is saying it, but rather a character in a story that Jesus is telling. Within this story, two of the characters, including the man himself, admit to being severe, cruel, lazy and greedy. Also, when taken in the context of the whole of Luke 19, we find that the previous story was about a very generous tax collector who gave away half his wealth to the poor and also repaid all those he had defrauded fourfold, which Jesus praised him for. In this context, it is clear to me that Jesus wasn't too fond of the character in his parable who commanded for the slaughter of his enemies before him. So we can't even justifiably suggest that Jesus thought this was a cool dude worth emulating, and therefore the quote is still valid.
Then we need look no further than THE NEXT VERSE Luke 19:28-31 and you have Jesus commanding his disciples to steal a colt. So we don't have to even look that far to find a major transgression taking place and yet so many focus on a misleading selective quote because it sounds worse. Yeah, that's the sort of thing I tend to prefer to leave to the other team.
Thank you Nathaniel - those are horrible versus - i agree.
The overall parable could read as though Jesus were endorsing, indeed demanding that his followers practice capitalism and DAMNING those who decline that practice! Of course, it depends on how you wish to read the parable and (that magic word again) Interpret it.
I could also spin it to say that the "mina" of the story was Jesus' word, that one man spread to 10 and another to five, and the hapless last one did not spread it at all, and is thus condemned.
[sigh] I suppose this is one of the reasons why I'm a pragmatist - my Resnick & Halliday physics text has no such vagaries. Maybe that's why I like it better.
That's actually the thing I dislike most about the bible, and most religious texts for that matter. They're so open to interpretation that they can be twisted and spun every which way. It is said that even the devil can quote scripture to his own ends, and if that is true then the bible cannot be a tool for righteousness. It is a tool of justification. It is a book we look to when we want to say "SEE! SEE THIS! I'M RIGHT!"
Perhaps this "twistability" is exactly why the bible has remained influential for two millennia!
Of course it is ... because ANYONE can use it to their own ends. Or, put another way:
An atom-blaster is a good weapon, but it can point both ways.
-- Salvor Hardin, Mayor of Terminus
Nathaniel and Loren you are right that the bible can be interpreted any way you chose and can be used to justify many horrible acts. Like slavery, oppression of women, etc.
exactly - "god" has mental problems
Theology is a load of crap.
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>> Because just one is never enough! <<
As pioneers in the "Know your Makers" movement, each and every Lotus Sky bracelet is carefully handcrafted by an official member of our all-woman team in Kathmandu, Nepal. This direct funnel from artisan to consumer connects you with the actual artisans behind your bracelets and means that money isn't wasted in the sales funnel on third party dealers or distributors.
We are 100% woman run and operated because we know that when women have access to reliable income in a healthy, sustainable, and supportive environment backed by sisterhood, they make economic decisions that result in empowered communities, increased educational opportunities for themselves and their children, and medical access. Their lives are transformed!
Perfect Fit
Each Lotus Sky beaded bracelet is crocheted on natural cotton thread and has a bit of give, much like a sweater. Our standard 7 inch bracelets will comfortably slide over the hand to fit effortlessly on the wrists of most women.
However, our goal is to make our arm candy accessible to everyone! If you would like a customized size, we will be more than happy to crochet it for you!
Simply write your size request in the "Special Instructions for Seller" in your cart at checkout, or contact us to start a custom order!
Lotus Sky ships worldwide!
Standard US shipping is FREE for $25+ orders and $3.50 under $25.
All Canada orders ship for a flat rate of $16.
All other countries ship for a flat rate of $12.
Free in studio pick-up is available within Kathmandu.