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This week we get some serious stuff, including some advice for freelancers (Do you pay taxes?) -- and how to get special Emmy awards for your video graphics! Well maybe. Don't forget, if you've seen something you'd like to share with DTG readers, just let us know.
- Zaha Hadid, Gensler, and more, vying in Sunset Strip billboard competition
- Sports Emmy® Award For ESPN Monday Night Football Graphics Package
- Graphic revolution: How Poland redefined the art of poster design
- The Freelancer's Essential Guide to Business and Taxes
Graphic revolution: How Poland redefined the art of poster design
Vibrant colours, check. Humour, check. Fantasy, check. If you have noticed any of these elements in a poster recently, then you have the Polish School of Posters to thank for it
An exhibition shows the best of Polish graphic art: posters, books, vinyl covers that capture the nation's cultural history
Written up in the www.hindustantimes.com
One good example
Another good example
Zaha Hadid, Gensler, and more, vying in Sunset Strip billboard competition
The Sunset Strip, a 1.5 mile stretch of West Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard, has established a reputation for eye-catching billboards.
Attempting to magnify this, city authorities issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for "The Sunset Strip Spectacular Pilot Creative Off-Site Advertising Sign" on 8775 Sunset Boulevard.
Jason Sayer ~ The Architect's Newspaper
Diagram: what they're talking about
ESPN and Big Block Win Sports Emmy® Award For ESPN Monday Night Football Graphics Package
ESPN and production and design studio Big Block won a Sports Emmy® Award for Outstanding Post-Produced Graphic Design for Monday Night Football. In total, ESPN was honored with nine Sports Emmy® Awards out of an industry-leading 40 nominations.
The Freelancer's Essential Guide to Business and Taxes
The inexorable headwind that all freelancers face is instability. Working as an independent contractor on part-time projects or as a full-time freelancer for a Gig Economy startup will always carry a consistent level of risk of your next paycheck being smaller than the previous one.
Therefore, this guide is here to provide a concise, yet comprehensive reality check, so that you are fully prepared to protect, build upon and succeed in this new freelance-centric economy.
Justin Gomer & Jackson Hille , UC Berkeley
A Tax Guide For Independent Contractors
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Bachelor Pads
In the fourth episode of Top Design, the contestants are broken up into teams and will re-design the bachelor pads of three very different men on a very limited budget. Although their styles may be different, in the end all these bachelors just want the same thing - a dynamic space that won't sacrifice the things they love, but also impress and appeal to the men and women they bring home. Everyone's favorite obsessive-compulsive house-flipper, Flipping Out's Jeff Lewis stops by as guest judge. If you think Jeff is harsh on his staff, just wait until you see how he flips out on the contestants.

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On Saturday, 6th May, three NorLSAR dogs achieved Stage 1 status in their training towards Level 2, and 1 dog achieved a Stage 3. These levels are intermediary assessments on the road to becoming operational search dogs.
The dogs to pass Stage 1 were Archie, a border collie; Juno, a 10 month old German Short-haired Pointer; and Nelson, an eight month old Labrador collie cross. Springer spaniel cross, Flynn, passed his Stage 3 assessment with flying colours.


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Originally posted by Siku
the TPS...
Originally posted by Siku the TPS / DPS frames are hooked on the Omen/Recount frames. Unlock Omen/Recount and you can drag them around all you want. Heh, thought it was the other-way-around. :o
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Originally posted by Siku
Originally posted by Siku Here's your error: You still have oUF and oUF_LUI addons in your AddOns folder. Delete them. derp >.< EDIT: Just To Mention: I do wonder why the frames don't move...I recall this being as issue with pre-3.0 versions too. Specifically the DPS and TPS frames refuse to move. Both frames are...
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Getting this error with 3.6.1:...
Getting this error with 3.6.1: Date: 2011-08-25 16:10:20 ID: 1 Error occured in: Global Count: 1 Message: ..\AddOns\oUF_LUI\oUF_LUI_Main.lua line 1463: attempt to index field 'Swing' (a nil value) LUI Version: 3.6.0 (3.6.1) Debug: (tail call): ? LUI\scripts\bugcatcher.lua:27: LUI\scripts\bugcatcher.lua:1...
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fyi: "localization" ^_^
fyi: "localization" ^_^
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Aww, I sad now :(
Aww, I sad now :(
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me <3 you long time for "test mode"
me <3 you long time for "test mode"
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Re: Re: bug ?
Originally posted by HonorGoG I've fixed it in the next build which will go out tonight. One quick question, how are you enabling class colors in chat? Is this only while in a raid or all the time? I've looked for that option for quite some time now without much luck. It's tough to test without knowing how to activate it. If a...
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Re: Cant find unlock for side bars =(
Originally posted by Talisia I found this addon today and love it so a big ty! However I have been unable to find the lock/unlock for the side bars also... I saw the comment below and checked the ingame config but I just cannot find the option. Am I blind and just not seeing it? I have checked and checked again but I just do no...
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Originally posted by melchior5387...
Originally posted by melchior5387 yes because lock/unlock button only unlock score frame on the top, if you want to move frames on the right, you open menu with /llconfig and the clic on the "config timers" tab at the top of the menu, there is "lock/unlock base" button which will unlock frames on the right (in my previous messag...
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Originally posted by melchior5387...
Originally posted by melchior5387 hello, yes in init.lua line 53 you find : MS = {"TOP","UIParent","TOP",0,-25}, it is the defaut frame's position, you can change it if you want. In this line, 0 = x position, and -25 = y position but when you run addon, if there is already saved variables, it won't load init.lua but saved...
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Feature Request
Could we possibly have the ability to manually input the X and Y coordinates for the main frame (the one that appears at the top center; not the right side one). Took a look at the .lua and..ya..I see a couple of X/Ys but...kind of confusing as to which things they go to.
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Originally posted by Kugar
I feel...
Originally posted by Kugar I feel like I'm repeating myself with every major patch, but are there plans to update this for 4.x by any chance? :D Certainly would be nice if another author would pick this up :(
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hey guy...
Originally posted by Skyx hey guys can someone help me the addon is being weird it works fine on one account but one my main account the combat text doesnt appear or anything else but when i enter combat i do get the +combat above my head can anyone help plz thx Haha, for me I get "+Combat" but no damage text; it was working fi...
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More or less a feature request....
More or less a feature request. Um, could you please change where the addon stores it's frame location. I'm not really sure why so many addons use the "layout-local.txt". It really makes resetting the addon's location a PitA.


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Let's admit it: sometimes it feels really good to quit. You may be ready to jump on your desk and scream, "So long, suckers!"—but don't. Whether you have accepted a new job at a different company, are moving to a new city, are going back to school, or are just plain fed up with your current job, the old saying "don't burn bridges" always applies. That means you need to leave on good terms by writing a letter of resignation, which will create an official record of the terms of your departure. The good news is that writing an effective, professional resignation letter is a piece of cake, and our handy checklist will help guide you through the process. The bad news? You still can't jump on your desk and scream after you write the letter—sorry.
1. Deliver the news in person
Don't blindside your boss by slipping a letter of resignation under the door before you have resigned in person. Having a face-to-face, private conversation with your boss is the professional thing to do, and it is there that you can (gracefully) discuss the reasons for your departure.
2. State the facts
Your resignation letter should begin with a simple "Dear______," using your boss's first name if that is how you usually address him or her. The first paragraph should simply list the job that you are resigning from, the company's name, and your last day of employment. Check your contract or employee handbook for the rules on how much notice you must give, as this can vary.
3. Say thank you
Begin a new paragraph by thanking your boss and company for the opportunity, for their guidance and support, or for something else that you are grateful for. Even if this is not exactly how you feel, remember that a resignation letter will remain part of your permanent employee file. So keep the letter positive, even if your experience was negative.
4. Ease the transition
Wrap up your letter by stating your availability to assist in the transition. Again, using a positive, helpful tone will help you down the road, when your letter may be reviewed for a reference.
5. Say no more
Signing off with a simple "Sincerely, (your full name here)" is sufficient, which means that your letter should not exceed a half page. Do not go into any detail about why you are leaving. A resignation letter is simply an official record of notice, not a place to discuss what drove you to leave. Be sure to save a copy for yourself, and only after it's been acknowledged and accepted by your manager or HR department should you tell your colleagues. Now congratulations, you've quit the right way!


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August 31st @ The Mariners
This one was easy to stay up for – and worth it. The Big Unit shoots down King Felix. For those keeping track, this is two gems in a row for Randy Johnson after his meeting with Doc K. And, with A-Rod making great plays, and liners being caught, I really thought we might see a no-no tonight. In any event, the "W" is the important thing.
And, to be fair, Felix Hernandez looked great tonight. He might be the next Pedro Martinez – or he could be the next Dwight Gooden? Or, he may be the next Roger Clemens – or he could be the next Steve Avery? There's no way to call it – but, I know every team in the majors right now would love to have him and take their chances.
While I have no way to prove this, I called the Sheffield homer. On the pitch before it, Hernandez came up and in to Gary and Sheff shot him that look. I said to myself – here comes the bomb now, and it did.
I wonder if anyone else thought what I was thinking when that fan ran on the field. Did Kay and Justice on YES not speculate that those were the cremated remains of a person – just because they didn't want to go there? (I'm not saying that I know they were ashes – I'm just guessing at this moment.)
It's great to hear that El Brujo is joining the team tomorrow. He could be a sleeper addition to the post-season roster.
Lastly, tough night for Tino, huh? A whiff, two DPs and an "E" on a pop-up. Not exactly clip material for his Yankeeography.


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Journal of Business and Management
ISSN: 2291-1995 (Print) ISSN: 2291-2002 (Online)
Volume 2 (2013), No. 1, Pages 34-45
DOI: 10.12735/jbm.v2i1p34
Assessment of Business Development Strategies in the Nigerian Construction Industry
Sunday Julius Odediran1 M. Olubola Babalola1 Hakeem A. Adebiyi2
1Department of Quantity Surveying, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
URL: https://doi.org/10.12735/jbm.v2i1p34Citations: 6 (Details)
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Business continuity is bravery for the survival of any business. This paper examines the business development strategies in the Nigerian construction with a view to enhance the sustainability of firms of professionals and contracting organizations in the industry. Set of a well structured questionnaire was distributed to professionals in both the consulting and contracting organizations in Abuja, the Nigeria federal capital territory. Data collected were analysed using mean score to rank the responses of the professionals on the usage and level of effectiveness of business strategies and One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed to test the level of significance of strategies identified by this study. The study established that the widely used strategies by the professionals for business development in Nigeria included market penetration and organization/internal development. Moreover, the most effective strategies was organization/internal development followed by products/services branding and packaging, financial partnership, market penetration and merger and acquisition. The most significant strategies was market penetration followed by products/services branding and packaging, people/staff/personnel development, financial partnership, diversification and strategies alliance which were equally ranked high. The study concluded that market penetration, firm's internal development, financial partnership, diversification and strategic alliance are significant and essential strategies for firms of professionals and organizations to survive in the Nigeria competitive construction markets.
JEL Classifications: L74, L11, L16
Keywords: construction business, business development strategies, construction industry, strategic alliance and partnership, market penetration, diversification, Nigeria
To Cite this Article: Odediran, S. J., Babalola, M. O., & Adebiyi, H. A. (2013). Assessment of Business Development Strategies in the Nigerian Construction Industry. Journal of Business and Management, 2(1), 34-45. https://doi.org/10.12735/jbm.v2i1p34
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Saturday, May 21, 2016
Stone Temple Pilots: "It's impossible to replace Scott Weiland"
Stone Temple Pilots members Dean and Robert DeLeo discussed the band's vocalist search in a new interview with Rolling Stone. You can read some excerpts below.
Dean said: "We've been neck-deep in the process of auditioning different singers, and we've got some guys we like, and that process will continue. We're looking for somebody that fills a lot of criteria, man, woman. Like I said, there's a couple of people we really dig, and we have some more coming in."
Robert added: "Look, we're not trying to replace… It's impossible to replace Scott Weiland, it really is. We created something that only the four of us could create, and moreso it's about moving forward, but it's also about someone honoring that, and being able to get their creativity around that. So, like Dean said, there is a lot to ask of someone, someone that can move this band forward."
He continued: "I enjoy still playing the songs that Dean and I wrote. I wanna continue playing those songs, and I think people still wanna hear those songs, and that's what we wanna do. The three of us have something that has… We've been playing music half our lives, and you can't just dismiss that. It's something that I appreciate and I cherish in my life, and I wanna continue doing that."
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It's less than 35 kilometres north, but it's a world away from Beirut…
This historic coastal city lays claim to the moniker of "one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world", and if that's not something to be known for – I don't know what is. Located about 35 kilometres north of Beirut – which belies the fact that it actually takes over an hour to get there because of the capital's chronic traffic problem – this charming little seaside city is worth the jaunt.
Other than the incredible ruins and history from at least 8000BC that fills the town, there's also some excellent seafood, and vibrant nightlife. It can also be explored in about a day, or half a day, if you're really in a rush.
Things to do in Byblos
An obvious choice if you're after the touristy parts of Byblos, the castle is its focal point. The building was built by the Crusaders in the 12th century, and has undergone numerous occupations since. These days, it's largely ruins, but the main building can be scaled for a brilliant view out over the city and the surrounding coastline.
The castle also hosts the site museum, but most of the really interesting finds are in the National Museum of Beirut. Which we wrote about here.
A ticket into the complex also gains you access to the royal Phoenician necropolis and the Roman amphitheatre. Tickets are 8000LL per person. Expect to spend a couple of hours there, and if it's hot – take a sunhat, shade is scarce.
Being a seaside town, it's only natural that the people would need somewhere to park their boats – but this picturesque little stone marina is a spectacle in itself. Surrounded by stony ruins, high cliffs and beautiful restaurants – it's the perfect spot for some of Byblos's finest ice cream and an afternoon stroll.
Fossil "museum"
As the door will tell you, this place has been featured by the likes of BBC, CNN Travel, Nation al Geographic, and many more – and it's also home to hundreds of amazing fossils that are millions of years old. An unassuming shop from the outside, upon entering you'll be accosted (in a good way) by a helper who will explain the concept behind the museum, and a number of the prominent fossils. All the items came from the limestone in Mount Lebanon, located just behind the city. Notable mentions are the dinosaur bone and the many now-extinct species that have been immortalised forever in the tiny shop. You can even take one home for as low as $5USD. Unfortunately, the dinosaur bone is not for sale – we asked.
Wander the citadel/ historic quarter
The central part of town is full of beautiful, stony alleys and is a pedestrians dream – especially this little flower arch that is also a beaut backdrop for Instagram photos I definitely did not stage. There's lots of quirky little shops and things to see, including more ruins and a busker or two. The cafes around here are lovely, but be warned, they'll also charge you 8000LL for a cappuccino.
Old Souq
While it's largely gimmicky tourist souvenirs that nobody seemingly wants to buy, the Old Souk has a certain charm and character typical of an old city. If you need a Lebanon key ring/ shot glass/ friendship bracelet, by all means – look no further. But if you're after something a bit more authentic, you're probably going to have to look a bit further afield.
For starters, we need to make it clear that there are two main beaches in Byblos, and they're actually quite different. The southern, public beach is sandy and long – and is where you'll find most of the beach clubs, like the well-known Eddesands. However, because it's more popular – it's also a hell of a lot more dirty, with rubbish strewn about the place, and more frequented by wannabe Insta stars.
The northern beach, however, is pebbly and less popular – with just one or two small snack shacks and a handful of kayaks for hire. This one is far cleaner, however, with crystal-clear water and a (mostly) rubbish-free beach. Our pick? Probably the latter. The pebbles are small and not out to pierce you through the foot like in some rocky beaches, and you won't end up with a chip packet wound round your ankle.
Where to stay in Byblos
More info here.
Get around
The best restaurants in Byblos
If you're prepared to remortgage your house for a kilogram of fish. Okay, so a plate of snapper won't cost you quite that much – but be warned, this is where poor seafood lovers come to die. The outlook is stunning, overlooking the entirety of the marina and out to sea, so that's probably why your meal is about to cost you a small fortune.
The fish here ranges anywhere from about $80USD a kilo to about $130, so make it a special night out. Disclaimer: I cannot comment on the food here, because like the stingy New Zealanders we are, as soon as we saw the price lists – we quickly did the 'Okay, thanks, we'll be back later', and walked straight back out the front door without an inch of willingness to return. Instead we went to this place…..
Malak Al Tawouk
Sure. it's no waterfront dining extravaganza – but after the notion of paying $50 for a fillet of fresh (?) fish, this little find was a huge achievement. With plenty of outlets throughout Beirut, this Lebanese fast food joint is always filled with happy patrons – which was our drawcard as we wandered the streets, starving and in search of something that wasn't going to bankrupt us in the process.
The tawouk sandwhich is a hearty little meal – moist chicken encased in fresh saj and slathered in garlic saude – and it's a steal at 7000LL. We couldn't have even got a fish eye for that at the other place.


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The weather is heating up and summer time fun is in full swing. We aren't the only ones who need some cool treats to cool down. Here are some fun frozen treats you can make for your pup and maybe even try one for yourself. ;)
Frozen Yogurt Pupsicles
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup whole blueberries
- 1/2 banana, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain yogurt (make sure to get unsweetened)
- 1/2 pretzel stick per pupsicle
- Combine all ingredients until mixed
- Add pretzel stick and pour mixture into molds
- Freeze for at least 4 to 5 hours before serving
Recipe via our friends at Rover.
Doggie Ice Cream
Buying ice cream at doggie bakeries and pet stores can get pricey. It's easy and more affordable to make your own at home. Here's an easy recipe with only three ingredients.
- 1 banana
- 8 oz plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp of peanut butter
- Blend everything together and put into small plastic containers to freeze
- Let your dog enjoy licking the ice cream out of the container
Coconut Oil & Blueberries
Coconut oil is not only healthy for humans, but also for our four legged besties! Coconut oil aids in digestion, helps keep the coat shiny, and promotes a healthy immune system. This super simple recipe also has antioxidants from the blueberries, making it a super food treat.
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- Frozen Blueberries
- Place a couple blueberries into an ice tray or silicone mold
- Pour in the melted coconut oil
- Place in the freezer
Watermelon is a quintessential summer food. We love giving this fruit to our dogs just chopped up and chilled. For an easy frozen treat you can puree the watermelon with some coconut water and freeze in an ice tray or mold. Pop them out when frozen and give to your dogs for a fresh and healthy treat to cool down.
Frozen PB&J Treats
All dogs love peanut butter. Spruce it up with strawberries and blueberries for an extra health benefit. Check out this fun recipe from HGTV.
Frozen Pumpkin
Pumpkin is great for a dog's digestion tract and isn't only for the fall months.
- A can of pure pumpkin (make sure not to purchase pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Blend the yogurt and pumpkin together and pour into an ice tray or mold
- Freeze for a refreshing and healthy treat
Find us on Facebook or Instagram and let us which was your dog's favorite. Make sure to keep your dog protected from fleas and ticks this summer with Flea Away. Happy snacking!


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This engaging, interactive activity has students analyzing American political cartoons from between 1869 and 1941 that have either positive or negative views of America's immigration policies.
For each of the 11 cartoons, students must determine who the target is (Chinese, Irish, Italian, etc), whether it is pro or anti-immigration, and provide an analysis of the cartoon's message. I have the students work on these in groups in class so they can discuss what they feel each cartoon's message is. An answer key for the chart is included for your convenience.
Six short answer questions serve as a debriefing and reflection activity for students to think about how attitudes toward immigrants have changed and their feelings on immigration policies.
This is a great cooperative learning or individual activity that will show your students how little has changed over 150 years regarding feelings toward immigrants and has led to wonderful discussions in my classes about immigration. I hope you find this as powerful as it has been in my classes!
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Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing the movie The Mighty Macs. It's a story of a fledgling women's college basketball team that rose to the national championship in the early 70's at a time when the words "women" and "athletics" were rarely spoken in the same sentence.
We all love stories of underdogs that rise to the top in the face of adversity, don't we? What always resonates with me is that this type of success story often contains a common denominator beyond the triumphant outcome. That common denominator is, in this case and as in millions of other success stories, a visionary leader who, despite all obstacles, persevered in the face of resistance. Cathy Rush, the feisty, determined coach who led the team to several national championships, had the vision to see what was possible and the grit to persevere when most of us would have given up.
This story made me think about all the visionary champions who lead within the healthcare industry. They may not always be in the limelight, but they are there. They embrace their work every day with the belief that they can make a difference in the lives of the patients they serve and the staff who serve them. These visionary leaders can be CEOs of large systems, or managers of small departments in critical access hospitals, and everything in between. This movie reminded me that visionary leaders do three things:
- They truly believe that they can make a difference
- They articulate their vision in a compelling manner that helps others believe in their vision as well (after all, you aren't really leading if others aren't following)
- They stay the course in the face of adversity
Leading a culture of service excellence requires that you believe you can improve the status quo. It means you consistently think and talk about the vision and help others believe they contribute to that vision every day. And, lastly, it requires that you stay the course, even when you hit obstacles.
I frequently interact with people from organizations who share a litany of reasons that they cannot do any better. Understaffed, cramped, and aging facilities and time constraints are at the top of the list they share for not being able to create a better patient experience. These people need a champion of change. They need a visionary leader who helps them believe that their patients deserve better than what they are getting—that every encounter is an opportunity to make a difference, and they can trust one another to deliver on the promise.
When employees have the benefit of working for a visionary leader, chances are, their lives will be enriched forever. They'll have a stronger connection to their mission and vision and be a daily contributor to the brand experience.
Remember—everyone wants to be on the winning team. Help them believe they have what it takes to be service champions.
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Our schools have dedicated weekly time for personalised professional development with individual coaching to support our growth, small step by small step. Our teachers and students love to share their passion for learning, whether by introducing visitors to our schools, working to train new teachers or to develop those further on in their career.
We develop teacher talent through disciplined, deliberate and intelligent practice and coaching. For example, we practise key techniques collectively as a staff and engineer more tailored practice during one-to-one coaching sessions.


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You learn something new every day.
I was aware that the Mayor of Saint Paul -- Chris Coleman -- had at least a passing interest in classical music since he agreed to co-host a segment of my Saturday program with me.
What I didn't know was that he plays the bagpipes! And ever since taking office, he's been a assiduous student of the classical guitar.
Keeping the city running must require at least a small amount of head-clearing and down-time and the Mayor shared with me that there are several pieces of music that put him in the right frame of mind.
Check it out by clicking the audio link at the top of this article.
Next Saturday, Guthrie Theater Artistic Director Joe Dowling shares music that helps him put the dramatic into his life.


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|Actor Billy Crystal during the arrivals preceding"An Academy Tribute to Sophia Loren,"
on Wednesday, May 4, 2011.credit: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.
The Academy has issued a press release announcing Billy Crystal as host of the Oscars.
Beverly Hills, CA – Producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer have announced that Billy Crystal will serve as host for the 84th Academy Awards. "I'm thrilled to welcome Billy back to the Oscar® stage," said Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Tom Sherak. "He's a comic legend and Oscar icon, and it feels good to have him back where he belongs."
Commented Grazer, "Like so many others, I've been eager to see Billy host again. It's very gratifying that he agreed to do it with Don and me at the helm."
Said Mischer, "With Billy, we're moving forward with one of the greatest hosts in Oscar history. His return to the Oscars® is, in a sense, a celebration."
This will mark Crystal's ninth time as host. Only Bob Hope has hosted more Academy Awards presentations, with 19 ceremonies between 1940 and 1978. Crystal last hosted the Academy Awards in 2004.
"Some of the best moments of my career have happened on the Oscar stage. I am thrilled to be back there. Actually, I am doing this so that the young woman in my pharmacy will stop asking me my name when I pick up my prescriptions," said Crystal.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar® presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.
Putting to rest speculation and rumors of who will host the next Academy Awards, Billy Crystal announced - via Twitter - that he is indeed returning. (Sorry Muppets.)
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I think bringing Billy Crystal back is a very good, and safe, move from producer Brian Grazer. He'll have a host that knows what he's doing, and the Academy is very comfortable with him. This way the producing team will be able to concentrate on the show itself.
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Monster of a Time is the first of two stories in Scooby-Doo #1, by Archie Comics. It was followed by Birddog of Alcatraz.
Shaggy treats the gang to the cheapest amusement park in the country, only to be stalked by a swamp monster.
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Main characters:
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- Shaggy Rogers
- Fred Jones
- Daphne Blake
- Velma Dinkley
- Scrappy-Doo (first comic appearance)
Supporting characters:
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- Swamp monster (single appearance)(Jim Morris's disguise)
- Jim Morris (single appearance)(redeemed)
Other characters:
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- Middle-aged wife (single appearance)
- Middle-aged husband (single appearance)
- Volleyball girls (single appearance)(no lines)
- Guppy (single appearance)(no lines)
- Cameraman (single appearance)(no lines)
- Elizabeth Blake (mentioned)
- Snake (single appearance)(no lines)
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- Emperor Caeser (mentioned)
- Queen Cleopatra (mentioned)
- Florida
- Poormanland
- Ferris wheel
- Circus tent
- Hot dog stand
- Shark Park
- Swamp ride
- Pony ride
- Poormanland
- Philadelphia (mentioned)
- Cleveland (mentioned)
- The Mystery Machine
- Middle-aged couple's car
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|They were the only other visitors in the park. They were very unfriendly and pushed forward every time.
|Jim Morris as the swamp monster
|Revenge for not being hired to do makeup for Roger Poorman's movies.
- This story has questionable appropriateness, as Daphne slaps Shaggy while he just knocked his head a few minutes before, and Scrappy almost drowns.
- Harvey Comics previewed the first two pages in Hanna-Barbera Presents All-New Comics (along with two page previews of other comics) in October 1993, but went bankrupt and passed the license to Archie Comics who continued where the former left off.
- Disguises: None.
- Scooby Snacks bribe: 0.
- "Zoinks" count: 0.
- "Jeepers" count: 0.
- "Jinkies" count: 0.
Cultural references
- Shark Park is a parody of the films Jaws and Jurassic Park, which Roger Poorman doesn't hesitate to say he ripped them off.
Coloring mistakes
- None known.
Inconsistencies/continuity errors and/or goofs/oddities
- Scooby randomly talks without his speech impediment, as if he's talking like a normal human being. He also gets a new impediment on the last panel of page 9.
- Shaggy wears (green) socks.
- Fred must've heard about Jim Morris in the news for him to automatically know why the latter dressed up as the sea monster.
- Velma's glasses frames are colored white instead of black in a number of places, such as the second panel of page 2 and on page 3, panels 1 and 4. The faces are also noticeably off-model throughout.
Fred: Shaggy's unconscious!
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Lithops - Living stones
- 17. March 2017 - Discover Namibia, Environment
In 1811, botanist, explorer and artist William John Burchell recorded finding a "curiously strange pebble", which he discovered was a plant that " ... in colour and appearance bore the closest resemblance to the stones between which it was growing".
This "living stone" or lithops, derived from the Ancient Greek words lithos – stone and ops – face, has intrigued many people over the centuries, not least of all Desmond Cole. He was fascinated from the first time he laid eyes on this unusual plant in 1954, identifying the different species over the years together with his wife Naureen and eventually writing the definitive book on lithops Lithops: Flowering Stones, several decades later.
A real desert child, lithops favours arid or semi-arid areas that receive less than 100-150 millimetres of rainfall per year and in temperatures that often reach between 42-45 degrees Celsius, although it is also found in more vegetated grasslands with higher rainfall. In the coastal areas of the Namib Desert, it depends on the mist to obtain moisture. Only 38 species have been identified, most being found in Namibia and South Africa and one species in Botswana. It is usually located on well-drained stony slopes and ridges strewn with small stones and mostly occurs amongst the lighter-coloured quartzites, pegmatites, granites, gneisses, schists or calcretes. These provide a little shade, reflect the sun's rays reducing its intensity and being the first to cool off at night attract condensation that drips down onto the plants.
Well camouflaged between stones and often speckled to break up its shape, the lithops plant is not easily seen. It withdraws into the soil in the dry winter months for a dormant or resting period. When it bursts into flower at the onset of the rains, responding to the moisture in the air, it can no longer pretend to be anything but extraordinary.
The bright and beautiful flower leaves a seed capsule of minute seeds that will germinate only in perfect conditions, even if that takes up to fifteen years. When a dry mature seed capsule is wet by rain, it will open up within a minute, exposing the seeds to the force of the raindrops for dispersal. When the rain stops and the capsule dries, it will close protecting the remaining seeds until conditions are once again suitable for germination. Extremely slow growing, the small, thick lobed leaves, fused at the bottom and divided by a fissure across the top, will only begin to replicate after two to three years. As with much desert-adapted flora and fauna, this genus of succulent plants in the Aizoaceae family has evolved to endure extreme conditions with a remarkable tenacity, yet still holds a fragile and delicate beauty.
Besides man and the odd nibble by animals like rodents, ostriches and francolins, the armoured cricket is the plant's worst predator. Each lithops is precious, requiring protection and admirers are requested to look without touching and leave the sensitive species as is to preserve the few pockets that are scattered about the country. Plants rarely survive if collected and collecting depletes existing populations, placing the future existence of the genus at risk.
Hilde Mouton from the Alte Kalköfen Lodge in southern Namibia has realised that protection for these plants is of utmost importance. She holds the only permit to legally propagate and distribute lithops in Namibia and urges people to rather visit her for sought-after seed. She germinates the "flowering stones" in her lithops nursery or "lithoparium", called the Cole Lithoparium in honour of the lithops experts, preventing hybridisation and maintaining conditions as similar as possible to those found in nature.
These fascinating plants are sometimes called "pebble plants" or "stone plants" and are also known by their Afrikaans name beeskloutjies – little cow hooves. Whatever the name, the "living stones" are a wild and wonderful plant genus, testament to the ability of nature to endure in all conditions and in the remotest of places.


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When you first started riding motorcycles, what do you wish you'd known?
Remember when you discovered CliffsNotes in high school? I was beyond excited to find out that it's possible to breeze through literature class without thoroughly reading the assigned books. For the small number of you reading this who haven't heard of CliffsNotes (and this is going to change your life), they are pamphlets that summarize the main plot lines of each chapter in a book.
For some of us who ride, we wish there were CliffsNotes on riding a motorcycle. Everyone always says experience and skill comes with time (absolutely true), but there are certain things I really wish I had known as soon as I started learning to ride. It would have made me a better, safer rider a whole lot sooner. Although most of them are "duh" type of things, they completely changed my riding.
I know Bill Kresnak didn't release "Motorcycling for Dummies" just for me, so listen up and relate if you can.
1. That friend you think knows how to ride? He doesn't.
Many of us had a so-called "mentor" who taught us to ride. Although it was my brother who initially taught me to ride on dirt when I was 15, it was an ex-boyfriend who took me under his wing when I got my first street bike. I still remember some of the horribly inaccurate advice he gave me:
- "You never need to use the rear brake."
- "If you think you're about to crash into something, just lay the bike down."
- "If a car drives out in front of you, don't try to slow down, just swerve."
The scariest part is, I believed him! He rode a bike and was willing to offer his advice, which was enough credibility for me to listen to him.
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The truth is, there are very few people who are qualified enough to teach new riders how to ride. The easiest and safest way to make sure you get proper riding instruction is to hire an objective professional. New rider schools typically offer novice through advanced classes that are very beneficial to any rider. But if you insist on having your buddy teach you, really make sure he or she know what they are doing. Don't assume they are experts.
2. Don't have a staring contest with a tree because you will lose.
When I started riding dirt, I would spend more time on the ground than on the bike. When trying to avoid an obstacle, no matter how hard I tried, I always hit the very object I was trying so hard to avoid. It was extremely frustrating, especially because I couldn't understand what I was doing wrong.
It wasn't until I nervously went on my first canyon ride that someone said to me "You'll be ok, just look through the turn. Don't fixate on what you're trying to avoid." After that ride, I finally figured out what I was doing wrong on dirt all those years – target fixation! While trying to avoid that tree or that drop-off, I would stare directly at it, and since you go where you look, I'd ride right into it. I had to learn to trust my peripheral vision, and ever since then not only have I been able to avoid any target fixation related incidents on my street bike, I've also dramatically improved as a dirt rider.
3. Moving your bike while sitting on it is a bit like walking with your pants down.
Although this is more relevant to riders who are height challenged like me, it really is safer for anyone to move their bike while off the bike. I'm only 5'4" and have very poor ground clearance on most motorcycles. I used to mimic my friends who'd back out of a parking space while sitting on a bike, and having tipped my bike over on several occasions, I set out to find a better way to move my motorcycle. Turns out, it's much easier to move it while standing beside it.
First of all, having both feet firmly on the ground makes it a whole lot easier to move the bike because you have a good foundation. Second of all, with one hand on the handlebar and the other holding on to the bike's tail, that bike is not falling anywhere. The trick is to find the balance point, which then relies on control over muscle. Whether it accidentally tips slightly toward you or away from you, you have the strength of your whole body to hold it up. I haven't dropped my bike since, nor will you ever see me asking strangers for a push to get my bike out of a parking space.
4. Your hand is on the holster in a duel because every millisecond matters.
I recently retook the new rider course and one of the "mistakes" I kept making (according to the instructors) was covering the front brake. Although I understand why instructors are worried about students grabbing a handful of front brake during the class, it's not a skill that should go beyond your new rider course.
I'm used to commuting in California traffic, and having two fingers on the front brakes has saved me on numerous occasions. In fact, I was recently on a group ride that encountered a multi-bike pileup right in front of me that required some serious emergency braking. Upon reviewing video footage from a rider behind me, I noticed that even though I was a few bikes behind the wreck, I was one of the first people to get on my brakes. Getting on the brakes sooner has less to do with my catlike reflexes, and more to having my trigger fingers ready on the front brake.
5. The rear brake is your best friend.
Too many people downplay the effect of your rear brake. It's true that it has much less stopping power than the front brake, but it has more purpose than just stopping. It's about control.
When I discovered how much stability you gain by dragging the rear brake, it was game on. Narrow paths between cars, tight U-turns, sharp parking lot entries – bring it all on. With the use of my rear brake, I never have to duck walk my bike again. Learning this skill was a huge game changer for me and I've actually had my riding buddies comment on how much more stable I look splitting lanes.
Another good use for the rear brake is smooth stopping. Although I use both of my brakes to come to a complete stop, I primarily use the rear brake when rolling to a stop. It makes the stop feel much smoother because the front forks aren't compressing. I challenge you to try it and tell me I'm wrong!
6. Whether you're Valentino Rossi or Joe Schmo, go to the track.
Most people associate going to the track with racing, but it's far from it. In fact, all track day organizations make it clear that you're not there to race. There is no better place to improve your skills as a rider than the track. Where else can you test your personal limits and the limits of your motorcycle in a controlled environment?
READ MORE: 10 Things You Need To Know About Motorcycle Body Position | RideApart
I would attest a single track day to equal about four to six months of riding experience. Yes, you might be the slowest rider there at first, but so what? Nobody cares, everyone is too concerned about themselves to notice or care about how you're doing.
Also, as long as your bike is in good working condition, it doesn't matter what you ride. I've been to the track with guys on everything from Scramblers to big dual-sport BMW's. As impressive as it is to see people killing it at the track on a sport bike, there's something slightly more impressive about a rider on a non-conventional "track bike" tearing up the asphalt.
7. Always put the right foot down.
Not right as in left and right, but right as in correct. I got into the habit of always putting down my left foot when I stopped. Then one day I was parking my bike on a sideways slope, went to plant my left foot, and realized as I was leaning my bike further and further to the left that I couldn't feel ground. At a certain angle there's a point of no return, and unless you're Hercules there's no saving it and the bike is going down.
Not only did I embarrassingly drop my bike in front of a bunch of other riders, I almost started the dreaded domino effect with the line of bikes I parked next to. It was literally a matter of inches and I'll be eternally grateful that didn't happen because the patched leather vest Harley guys whose bikes I almost took out did not seem particularly understanding. So pay attention to the road where you're stopping and adjust which foot you put down first based on the road conditions.
8. You're not as durable as you think.
This one is an oldie but a goodie — please gear the f up. The broader my motorcycle network becomes, the more horror stories I hear about accidents. Remember how painful it was to scrape up your knee when you went down on a bicycle as a kid? That throbbing pain that made your leg twitch? Take that and multiply it by about 100. That's what motorcycle roadrash is like.
We all know motorcycling is dangerous, but why not attempt to minimize the risk? No one is going to argue that a person who goes down wearing gear is going to have fewer injuries than someone "bare backing" it on a bike. So why would you choose to not wear gear? There really is no sensible answer. I didn't always wear gear, but I eventually learned from the pain of others to not make their mistakes. Spend your money on gear rather than medical bills, and free your family from the burden of taking care of your mangled body. Did I mention the napalm-like roadrash?
9. Always ride your own ride.
I always notice that I make the most mistakes when I'm trying to keep up with someone. Never ride outside of your comfort zone as it will only deplete your confidence, or even worse, cause you to crash.
When riding with people way above my level as a new rider, I always found myself disappointed after the ride because they are so much better than me. In retrospect, riding with other beginner riders gave me a huge confidence boost because you frequently think you're a worse rider than you really are. Everyone progresses at their own pace, so it's not about how long you've been riding or how fast you can get through the corners. Although I do want to get faster, that's never been my primary goal. My goal is to be safe and if it takes me twice as long to progress, so be it. Don't give into the peer pressure.
READ MORE: The Road from Starter Bike to "Big Girl" BMW | RideApart
Kate first learned to ride when she was about 15, but her love for motorcycles began long before that. She was absolutely fascinated with motorcycles as a kid and followed her older brother Dennis around as he ventured into everything from road racing, to Supermoto, to dirt biking, to adventure riding. When she finally got her first bike, there was no going back and now she lives and breath motorcycles.
She and Dennis run Beach Moto, a unique motorcycle gear boutique in West Los Angeles. For them, it's not just a business, it's a passion. They feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to meet so many interesting riders and see so many unique bikes through our work in this industry. Their way of giving back to the motorcycle community is by limiting what they carry in the store to only the highest quality items they would use themselves. Knowing their customers are properly protected and fully satisfied with evert purchase is an indescribably rewarding feeling.


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Line Nault was invited to participate as a choreographer to the Clash/slash project for the second and third editions.
The Clash project stems from this need to support creation, within the younger generation in particular. A pilot project, it attempts to provide a structure for people to come together to discuss current practices and to reflect on new creative approaches. It will involve elemental research, as well as risk-taking. What I have in mind is a creative process that questions today's world, that tries to see the world in a different way.
Edition #2 : 15- 27 january 2007; presentation 26-27 janvier: Tangente (co-producteur), 840 Cherrier est.
Edition #3: 21 may au 3 june 2007; presentation 2-3 juin: Tangente (co-producteur), 840 Cherrier est.
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William Blake !
There is a Smile of Love
And there is a Smile of Deceit
And there is a Smile of Smiles
In which these two Smiles meet
And there is a Frown of Hate
And there is a Frown of disdain
And there is a Frown of Frowns
Which you strive to forget in vain
For it sticks in the Hearts deep Core
And it sticks in the deep Back bone
And no Smile that ever was smil'd
But only one Smile alone
That betwixt the Cradle & Grave
It only once Smil'd can be
But when it once is Smil'd
There's an end to all Misery


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Here we are again!
Daisy, Holly, Miss May, Miss April, Miss Wendy and Freddy de Ferret!
You can tell it's Monday, Old Two Legs is on the telephone and the computer and, and, and, and it's BORING!
Mind you, he started the day off with a good game of chase with the ferrets while Holly and I went out for a walk with The Missus. She is trying to get fit for the summer by doing some 'Speed Walking' around the Farm Field!
I can see before long it will be a case of 'Speed Weeing' for Holly and me, just to keep up with her!
Freddy and Wendy were playing their 'Play Fighting' again and Freddy was dragging Wendy around the carpet! There were loads of Dooking and the occasional squeak from Wendy but when Freddy let go she jumped up onto her paws and ran after him to give him a nip behind the ears!
Then it all started over again!
We must remember to get the video camera out tomorrow 'cos it is so funny to watch. At first you think Freddy is getting too rough but then Wendy is laughing her tail off then springs into action and tries to beat up Freddy!
Freddy then gets fed up and grabs Wendy by the scruff and gives her a good shake and she then scrabbles at him with her paws and lumps of fur start flying about all over the place!
Did we mention that it is 'Moulting Time'?
Miss May is shedding loads of hair, all over OTL, every time he picks her up, so lumps of flying ferret fur is normal this time of the year!
It was rather warm at lunchtime and OTL suggested that we take May and April down the beach 'cos they haven't been down there for a few weeks, due to the inclement weather!
Well, as normal, May was in and out of the bag all the way down to the beach. Miss April said that no matter how nice the weather was, she was staying in the bag, thank you!
The tide was out so there was loads of sand to dig and Holly and I found a smelly to have a roll in!
|Go on then, you roll first!
Holly said that it looked just like Brambles Weeing Rock, but how it got there, half way up the beach and with no sea weed growing on it was a bit mysterious!
|Will it float away again if we wee on it?
OTL said she could as long as she had a run up the grass path!
|Wanna sniff?
May went over to give her a helping cuddle and OTL gave her a lift, so all was well!
|Don't worry Sis, I'm here!
May has moved into a spare Poo Pot that has a blanket inside it and the pair cuddle up there every time they go to sleep, it's as if May knows that April needs a Sisterly Love!
Now, without us knowing, OTL sneaked out and went off to the Doggy Shop to get some cat litter for the ferrets and he also got some Chicken Strips for the ferrets.
Then he got some Chicken Fillets for us and some Jumbone Chews for us as well!
He also got a load of Teeth cleaning chews for bot us and the ferrets!
You see, the ferrets love the taste and it helps keep their teeth all nice a white and shiny!
Providing they keep up with the chews, OTL says they may get rid of the Tartar just in time for the Ferret Show!
Our ferrets will all have clean teeth and clean butts and shiny coats! Real Prize Winners!
We are off now to see what's for dinner, OTL's Dinner, so we can have a share!
See you tomorrow!
Daisy, Holly, Miss May, Miss April, Miss Wendy and Freddy de Ferret!


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Help-seeking in the academic library in the digital age: a review of the research and a conversation
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Travel with a Mobility Scooter?
I can walk, but due to spinal surgeries twenty years ago, my distance is severely limited. Recently my wife encouraged me to use a scooter, and after a reluctant start, I now love the expanded possibilities it offers me. However I have been unable to find reliable data on where I can and cannot travel with a scooter. Can you give me that information?
I'm glad that your wife talked you in to trying a scooter, as they really do increase independence.
Scooters are basically treated like power wheelchairs as far as the law is concerned, and they are allowed any place that other mobility devices are allowed (that's not always true for Segways). They are not considered motorized vehicles, so you can take them on trails in state and national parks.
You can also take a scooter on a cruise, and you can even rent one and have it delivered to your cabin. Just ask the cruise line for their list of approved scooter rental vendors. You do have to reserve an accessible cabin in order to do this, as most standard cabin doorways are not wide enough to accommodate a scooter, and they are not allowed to be left in the hallway. That said, scooters are sometimes not allowed on tenders, so you need to check with the cruise line about this before you book a cruise.
One thing to be aware of is that there are weight and measurement limitations on most lifts (for trains and buses) for scooters. For example the shuttle buses in Yosemite National Park can accommodate mobility devices to 24 inches wide and 46 inches long, with a top weight limit (scooter and person) of 750 pounds. I would say that limitation is pretty common, but of course you should check in advance about any lift limitations, especially if you use a bariatric scooter.
You can also fly with a scooter. It will be stowed in the luggage compartment, and there is no extra baggage charge for this.
In the end, there are really very few limitations on scooters, and I'm sure you will find that traveling with one will allow you to see and experience many more things.


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I have a template folder that I wish to use as a basis for new projects. I can work how to declare a variable and assign it within a macro. What I want to do is copy a folder named xx_template and all its contents to a new folder name xx_## or even a completely new name from that assigned variable. I then want to rename any matching documents (xx_template) using the find function and replace the filenames with the new xx_## prefix.
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In the debate about why Mitt Romney's Mormon faith does or does not matter, one increasingly hears the concern that he believes in a Jesus that is different from the Jesus worshiped by those of more traditional strains of Christianity. The New York Times' political blog reports that many Evangelicals are concerned about this issue (see here), the Brownback campaign's smear of the Mormon faith a month ago focused on this issue (see here), and Al Mohler now opines that Mormons and creedal Christians worship very different saviors (see here). While RomneyExperience believes it should go without saying that these questions have no place in a political campaign, the number of people asking the question suggests that an answer is needed.
So, who is the Jesus that Mormons worship, and is he a different figure than the Jesus worshiped in traditional Christianity?
First of all, we must be clear about how narrow the parameters of this discussion really are. There was once a person named Jesus who lived in Palestine under Roman rule around 2000 years ago, this much is historical fact. That person spent time near the end of his life teaching and leading people, gaining some notoriety and falling out of favor with local authorities to the point that they had him executed. All Christians and all Mormons take that person as the focal point of their belief. There is no question that this same person is key to both groups. Thus, in the most literal sense, Mormons and Christians believe in exactly the same Jesus- the historical person whose life is recorded in the four Gospels of the New Testament.
At the next level of abstraction, looking beyond the actual historical person, what does each group of people believe about the Jesus they worship? If you were to poll a group of representative creedal Christians, and ask them what are their most central beliefs concerning Jesus Christ, chances are they would say that he is God, that he is perfect, that he has atoned for the sins of all mankind, and that salvation is possible only for those that give themselves to him. If you asked the same questions to a group of representative Mormons, chances are you would get the exact same answers, without any variation. As to the most central beliefs about Jesus Christ, there is no difference at all between Mormonism and the mainstream Christian denominations. To all adherents of these faiths, Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and no man cometh unto the Father except by Him. On this point, it is interesting to note that Hillary Clinton holds no belief that Jesus is the only means of salvation– a fundamental tenet of belief in Christ– yet no one questions the fact that she, as a Methodist, is a Christian.
Stepping out one more level from the core beliefs about Jesus Christ, one should ask what differences exist between the way in which Mormons attempt to follow Jesus and the way other Christians do so. As with the above two questions, the answer is that there are no significant differences. Mormons believe that Jesus wants them to be pure, giving, meek, and humble, and consecrate their lives to him. Traditional Christians believe the same. There is some debate about whether Mormons place greater emphasis on works than traditional Christians, and the answer is that most likely do in practice, but all admit that only the grace of Christ can save them. Both groups view Jesus as the sole source of salvation and blessings, and believe that they must be humble and penitent to gain these things from the Savior.
At yet one step farther removed from the core of belief in Jesus, differences begin to emerge. These differences fall into the category not of basic belief, but of "theology," i.e., aspects of belief that have little or no impact on the religious life of average believers. For example, where most creedal Christians believe that Jesus is uncreated, most Mormons believe that at some point in the past eternities, he was created, as he is literally the Son of God the Father. Where Mormons believe that Jesus remains an individual embodied in flesh in perfect form, most Christians believe that he remains in a spiritual state joined in an incomprehensible sense with God the Father and the Holy Ghost. A handful of other differences exist at this same level of abstract theology.
It is notable that these differences do not involve Jesus's biography, his status as Savior, nor his basic criteria for salvation as detailed above. In other words, if an average Mormon met with an average Christian, neither schooled in theology, and discussed their concepts of Jesus Christ, they might find trivial differences in terminology, but would conclude that they are discussing the exact same person. Further, if you followed each of these people and observed their attempts to obey the will of Jesus as they understand it, you would find them on remarkably similar paths.
In short, to say that the Mormon Jesus is different from that of other Christians, you must necessarily define Jesus as a theological construct, rather than as a historical figure and living Savior that operates daily in the lives of his followers. This twisted logic can be illustrated by analogy. Assume you and I have a mutual friend named Peter. We both know Peter is a dentist, that he has three kids, lives in Duluth, and likes tennis. In short, most of our data points about Peter match up. But in talking about Peter, we find that you believe he grew up in Des Moines, and I had thought he grew up in Nashville. One of us is wrong about Peter's childhood home. Does that mean that all our discussions have been about two different people? Or does it mean that we are discussing the same person, and both share a relationship with him, though one of us is a bit confused about one small aspect of Peter-based knowledge? No one would use such a disagreement to say that I can no longer be thought of as a friend of Peter's.
I recently appeared on a Christian radio show where I was asked to explain the Mormon concept of Jesus Christ. I asked the host why these technical differences he pointed to should be significant at all, given the vast areas of agreement about Jesus' attributes and saving power. He responded that the Bible says that if one's understanding of Jesus is not exactly perfect, that person does not worship Jesus at all, but a wholly different person- indeed, an idol (one wonders if this man's exactly perfect idea of Jesus was exactly shared by Augustine, Aquinas, and Luther, or if they worshiped idols too). I inquired for a reference and was pointed to 1 John 2. After our conversation, I consulted my Bible and found the following verse:
And hereby do we know that we know him: that we keep his commandments.
There is no question that if John the Beloved's test is applied, Mormons know Jesus about as well as other Christians do. For those who agree that the Bible is God's inerrant word, that ought to be enough.
And for those who have no dog in the interfaith squabble, but only want to know if Mitt Romney worships a different Jesus: Measured only by a small number of abstract theological definitions, there are a few differences. Measured in every other area of knowledge, belief, and practice about Jesus Christ, no.


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