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The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and the FIT Foundation will honor trustee
and foundation chairman (and former Kohls president) Dr. Jay H. Baker; Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo; and jewelry designer, philanthropist, and FIT trustee Joan Hornig at the annual gala on Monday, June 9, 2014 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. The
black-tie event will begin with cocktails at 7:00 pm, followed by dinner at 8:00 pm.
Alber Elbaz will present the award to Linda Fargo. A Baker Scholar will present Jay Bakers award to him. The galas chairs are Pamela Baxter, Joy Herfel Cronin, Victoria Elenowitz, Yaz Hernandez, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Joshua Shulman and Elizabeth T. Peek. The decor will be created by Devin Bruce.
We are thrilled to be honoring three such special individuals, said Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of FIT. They have all made a distinctive mark on their respective industries and fully understand the important link between education and the future of the creative industries. Their commitment to FIT and its thousands of talented students has been demonstrated many times over by their generous support, and we are very grateful to them.
Elizabeth T. Peek, chair of FIT's Board of Trustees, said of the honorees, These three leading New Yorkers have made major contributions to the fashion industry and our FIT community. What's really wonderful in the world today—and what happens every night in New York—is being able to honor people for doing the right thing and for being generous and magnanimous. No one is more worthy of our honor than these friends.
The annual gala benefits the FIT Educational Development Fund, which provides scholarships to FIT's most promising students and helps the college cultivate the next generation of creative leaders. New York's fashion industry employs more than 173,000 people, accounting for six percent of the city's workforce, generating nearly $10 billion in total wages and tax revenues of $1.7 billion, and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. FIT is a major talent source for these critical and vital fashion and lifestyle industries.
Last years honorees were George Kaufman, chairman, Kaufman Organization; Kay Krill, president and chief executive officer, Ann, Inc.; and Stefano Tonchi, editor-in-chief, W magazine. Past recipients include William P. Lauder, executive chairman, The Este Lauder Companies Inc. and William T. Dillard III, vice president, Dillards, Inc. (2012); Thomas M. (Tim) Belk, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, Belk Inc., and John R. (Johnny) Belk, president and chief operating officer, Belk, Inc. (2011); Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president, and chief executive officer, Macy's, Inc. (2010); Stephen I. Sadove, chairman and chief executive officer, Saks Incorporated (2009); Roger N. Farah, president, COO and director, Ralph Lauren (2005); Sy Stewart, limited partner, Barington Capital Group, Vera Wang, chairman and CEO, Vera Wang Inc., and Mark Weber, president and COO, Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (2004); Bill Blass, late CEO of Bill Blass, Ltd., and Liz Smith, newspaper columnist (2003); Cathleen Black, president, Hearst Magazines and Ronald Frasch, chairman and CEO, Bergdorf Goodman (2000).
Tables and tickets for the benefit are as follows:
Table(s) of ten, includes a full-page platinum ad in the tribute journal
Table(s) of ten, includes a full-page sapphire ad in the tribute journal
Table(s) of ten, includes a full-page golden ad in the tribute journal
Table(s) of ten, includes a full-page silver ad in the tribute journal
Table(s) of ten, includes a full-page bronze ad in the tribute journal
To purchase benefit tables and tickets, please contact Vicki Guranowski at 212 217.4105, fax 212.594.9206, or email [email protected]
Dr. Jay H. Baker
Jay H. Baker studied management and marketing at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1956. From 1956 to 1958, he served in the U.S. Army, becoming a sharpshooter.
After completing the Macy's Training Program in 1959, Baker held buying and management positions through 1971. He worked at Ohrbach's as a divisional merchandising manager and as assistant to the president until 1975, when he became general merchandise manager at Famous Barr.
From 1977 to 1986, Baker worked for Batus Retail in various positions, including general merchandise manager, director of stores for Saks Fifth Avenue, president and chairman of Thimbles, and, ultimately, chairman for the corporate buying office at Batus Retail.
Baker was named president of Kohls in 1986, working with CEO William Kellogg and executive vice president John Herma. Along with outside investors, he led a management buyout of Kohls from Batus. Under his leadership the company grew from 40 stores to 350, with revenue increasing from $280 million into a $6-billion-plus corporation. Today, Kohls has 1,158 stores in 49 states, with almost $19.3 billion in sales annually.
In 2001, an unparalleled gift of $10 million from Jay Baker and his wife, Patty, began an enduring relationship between the couple and FIT. The funds enabled the college to break ground on the first major campus building project in 25 years; the Conference Center at FIT and a large student dining hall opened in September 2005. The donation also endowed 40 scholarships in perpetuity. Selection of Baker Scholars is based on financial need, academic achievement, community service, and commitment to a non-smoking lifestyle. Throughout their academic careers at FIT Baker Scholars enjoy a close relationship with the Bakers, coming together at receptions and dinners to share the highlights of their journey. FIT's School of Business and Technology was named in honor of Jay and Patty Baker in 2006.
Baker also established the Jay H. Baker Retail Initiative at the Wharton School. In conjunction with this program, The Bakers Dozen provides 13 annual scholarships to deserving students from around the world for undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School. The Jay H. Baker Retail Initiative has been renamed the Jay H. Baker Retailing Center, of which Baker is chairman.
In addition to serving on the FIT Board of Trustees, as chairman of the FIT Foundation, and as chairman of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Center, Baker sits on the Wharton Overseers Board at the University of Pennsylvania. He is chairman of the Board of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, chairman of The Baker Naples Museum of Art, and a trustee of the Naples Philharmonic. Baker is also an owner of the Port Charlotte Stone Crabs, a Single-A Tampa Bay baseball team, and sits on its board of directors.
Linda Fargo
Linda Fargo has held the position of senior vice president, Fashion Office and Store Presentation, at Bergdorf Goodman since 2006.
Fargo began her relationship with Bergdorf Goodman in 1996 as visual director, with her responsibilities in fashion and design expanding greatly over the years. In her current role, she oversees the Fashion Office and Store Presentation, including Interior Design, Windows, and In-Store Display. She has crafted a creative vision and devised a management style that have resulted in worldwide acclaim for the store within the luxury retail market. Fargo determines the direction of fashion at the store and brings it to life in a variety of contexts. She is the chief style authority, trend-spotter, and master of all things visual at Bergdorf Goodman.
Fargo attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, dividing her studies equally between the arts and academics before graduating with a major in Fine Arts and moving to New York in 1981, with the goal of establishing a career that it challenged and utilized her eye and energy. She began in the visual theater of retail at Macy's New York, holding diverse responsibilities for 13 years as their window director and, ultimately, as director of Herald Square Visual Merchandising. She then moved to San Francisco, where she became vice president of Visual and Store Design for I. Magnin, and, subsequently, vice president of Visual Merchandising for The Gap, before joining Bergdorf Goodman.
Fargo has lent her design and administrative skills to various other organizations, designing the Whitney Museums annual fundraiser, contributing to the board of her cooperative, and participating in numerous professional panels on both fashion and visual merchandising.
She is also the author of Dreams Through the Glass, published by Assouline, which chronicles her career in visual magic, and Windows at Bergdorf Goodman.
Joan B. Hornig
Joan Hornig Jewelry is designed to make a statement and a difference. From Wall Street executive to jewelry designer, in 2003 Joan merged her passion for jewelry and philanthropy and launched her jewelry collection at Bergdorf Goodman with a unique business model. Joan Hornig Jewelry donates 100% of the profits from each piece of jewelry to the charity, non-profit, or foundation of the purchasers choice. This philanthropic model empowers individuals to channel donations to causes that matter most to them.
Hornig offers something for every woman. She uses 18k gold, precious and semi-precious stones, sterling silver, brass, and horn. She is also known for her Tools for Giving Collection as well as her fashion jewelry line, Giving Rocks, which was launched on HSN.
When a woman wears Joan Hornig Jewelry, shes inviting a conversation about what matters most to her. The jewelry is a catalyst to open up important conversation, says Hornig. She adds, Wearing the right jewelry shows a woman recognizes quality and is not afraid to show it. It sends a powerful message that she has taken the time to prepare and understands the value of completing things, dotting her Is and crossing her Ts.
To date, the Joan B. Hornig Foundation has donated to more than 800 worthy initiatives around the world whose work center on education, medical research, health, social services, the arts, animal rights, and environmental protection, among many others. Donations have been made to organizations within the United States, as well as South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. In addition, limited-edition pieces designed exclusively for organizations such as UNICEF, Circle of Women, Help USA, ASPCA, the Girl Scouts, NECO, and Haiti relief, continue to make a lasting impact.
Joan graduated Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude in Fine Arts from Harvard with a BA. She also holds an MBA from Columbia Business School. She is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
Joan Hornig Jewelry is sold at high-end stores throughout the U.S. such as Bergdorf Goodman and is available online at joanhornig.com.
Philanthropy has never been so beautiful.
The Fashion Institute of Technology, a college of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for nearly 70 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are affordable and relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers 46 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.
Started in 1944, when apparel industry leaders obtained a charter to establish a fashion institute of design and technology, the FIT Foundation was created to nurture and educate the future leaders of the fashion industry.
Today, the FIT Foundation serves as an advisory and fundraising body to FIT. Board members, who include today's leaders and innovators, serve on panels and appear as special lecturers, enabling students to meet outstanding representatives from the fields of industrial production, labor, design, merchandising, and the arts. The special relationship between the college and foundation creates valuable opportunities to share knowledge and experience.


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Video: Publishers Know a Lot About Their Audiences But Fail to Act on The Data
Personalized web experiences can help publishers reach a variety of goals, from increasing event registrations to growing reader engagement. But first, publishers need to understand who their readers are by connecting individuals to a variety of behavioral and demographic data. Deciding which pieces of information are most valuable and translating those insights into a personalized experience can be challenging, says CEO of Decision Counsel Sal Fuentes. And publishers must dig deeper into their data. "So often publishers look at [reader data] from a simple taxonomy topic level, and they don't realize that there is a ton of insight that they can tap into."
Fuentes spoke during a recent Publishing Executive webinar about website optimization and explains that publishers can use insights like geographic location, device and browser information, past registrations, IP matching, and more to serve up personalized experiences. Publishers can use geographic location data to provide more targeted event offerings to readers. As an example, Fuentes points to one publishing company that offers discounts to audience members who live further away from an upcoming event. The company found that nearby prospects were willing to pay the full price of admission, but those who lived further away and had more travel costs were more likely to register with the discount.
Watch the video below to learn how publishers can use their audience data to provide more relevant and engaging online experiences to their readers. This video is excerpted from the recent webinar "10 Ways Publishers Can Optimize Their Websites". Watch the full webinar here.
Ellen Harvey is a freelance writer and editor who covers the latest technologies and strategies reshaping the publishing landscape. She previously served as the Senior Editor at Publishing Executive and Book Business.

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- What to Eat to Gain Lean, Hard Muscle Mass!
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Basic Meal Template
Additional Meal "Varirty"
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Omelette & Oatmeal
46g Protein - 500 Cals.
• 5 Egg Whites and 1 Whole Egg
• 1 Cup of Oatmeal
• 1/2 Cup Diced Peppers & Onions
• 1 Cup of Milk
Fruit Smoothie Delight
45g Protein - 595 Cals.
• 1 Cup Skim Milk
• 1 Scoop Slow Release Protein
• 1 Banana & 1 tbsp Udo's Oil
• 1 Cup Frozen Organic Berries
Not to be Counted as Cals.
in the Meal Guide
• 1 Scoop Veggie-Greens
• Essential Fat (Liquid)
• Multi-Vitamin
Nuts, Yogurt & Berries
18g Protein - 400 Cals.
• 250g (1 Cup) No Fat Yogurt
• 1 Cup Berries & 3oz Trail Mix
Get Your Fibre
50g Protein - 545 Cals.
• 3 oz All Bran Cereal & 8 oz Milk
• 1 Scoop Whey
Training Days
Post Workout Shake
• 2 scoops Lean Weight Gainer
• 5g (1 tsp) Glutamine
Chinese Chicken
43g Protein - 598 Cals.
• 4.5 oz Chicken (Diced Breast)
• 1/2 Cup Pineapple & Dried Onion
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice & Pepper
• 1 Cup Steamed Rice
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Stuffed Pita Pocket
40g Protein - 506 Cals.
• 1 Whole Grain Pita Wrap
• 4.5 oz Turkey or Ham
• 1 oz Low Fat Chedder
• 1/2 Cup Diced Tomato, Peppers
• 2 tbsp No-Fat Mayo; Spice
Not to be Counted as Cals.
in the Meal Guide
• Multi-Vitamin
44g Protein - 482 Cals.
• 2 Slices of Whole Grain Bread
• 4.5 oz of Tuna & Low Fat Mayo
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35g Protein - 512 Cals.
• Quest Bar
• 1 oz Unsalted Mixed Nuts
Lean Gainer Shake
40g Protein - 460 Cals.
• 2 scoops of Lean Mass Gainer
• Mix with Water or Milk for Additional Calories
Salmon Steak
47g Protein - 621 Cal.
• 4.5 oz Salmon
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; Garlic Clove
• 1.5 cups Asparagus (Steamed)
• 1 cup Whole Grain Pasta
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Beef n' Broccoli
53g Protein - 667 Cals.
• 4 oz Lean Beef (Sliced)
• 1 cup Mushrooms & Peppers
• 1 cup Broccoli
• 1 cup Chickpeas
• No-Fat Peppercorn Sauce
Not to be Counted as Cals. in the Meal Guide
• Essential Fat (Caps or Liquid)
• Multi-Vitamin
Power Snack
36g Protein - 214 Cals.
• 1 cup No-Fat Cottage Cheese
• 1 cup Blueberries
Shake n' Juice
32g Protein - 246 Cals.
• 1 scoop Substained Release Protein
• 1 cup of Orange Juice
To be Taken Before Bed
• 10g (2 tsp) Glutamine
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Journal of Energy in Southern Africa
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versión impresa ISSN 1021-447X
DU PREEZ, Mario; BEUKES, Justin y VAN DYK, Ernest. A cost-benefit analysis of concentrator photovoltaic technology use in South Africa: A case study. J. energy South. Afr. [online]. 2013, vol.24, n.4, pp.02-11. ISSN 2413-3051.
The South African Government currently faces the dual problems of climate change mitigation and the rollout of electricity provision to rural, previously disadvantaged communities. This paper investigates the economic efficiency of the implementation of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology in the Tyefu area in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, as a means of addressing these problems. Two cost-benefit analyses (CBA) are carried out in the study, namely a private CBA and a social CBA. The private CBA investigates the desirability of the CPV project from a private energy investor's perspective, whilst the social CBA investigates the desirability of the CPV project from society's perspective. The social CBA found that the project was socially viable and was, thus, an efficient allocation of government resources. The private CBA, on the other hand, found that investing in a CPV project was not financially viable for a private investor. With respect to the incentive scheme currently offered to private energy investors, it is recommended that the maximum bidding price of R2.85/kWh be increased. A sensitivity analysis of the bidding price showed that an increase of 300% is required to attract private investors into electricity generation projects.
Palabras clave : Cost-benefit analysis; concentrator photovoltaic technology; social discount rate.


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If you have ever felt pain shooting through your hip or running down your thighs, you might be acutely aware of your sciatic nerve and its tendency to become inflamed. Typically caused by spinal compression, sciatica symptoms can range from mild and barely noticeable to radiating and severe. Here is a little more information about the sciatic nerve, and how chiropractors can help you with it.
What Is the Sciatic Nerve?
As the single largest nerve in the human body, the sciatic nerve does the important job of connecting your spinal cord to the foot and leg muscles. The sciatic nerve runs through each leg, up through the buttocks, and through each side of the spine into the spinal column. Unfortunately, because of the sciatic nerve's position through the lower back, the nerve can become inflamed because of everything from vertebrae degeneration and injury to simple pregnancy. Compression or injury to the sciatic nerve can cause strength problems, tingling, and pain in the toes, feet, legs, thighs, buttocks, and lower back. Since sciatica symptoms can be severe, they can interfere with a person's ability to do everything from standing and exercising to sleeping and sitting still.
How Can Sciatica Be Treated?
Fortunately, chiropractors can help to alleviate sciatica by carefully evaluating the nerve's position in your lower back. If you have a compression problem, doctors can help by offering manual adjustments to the spinal column to encourage the area to decompress. TENS units, which provide a small amount of electrical stimulation, can also help to loosen tight muscles potentially causing sciatica. Some chiropractors even use ice therapy and ultrasound machines to soothe symptoms.
Are you living with sciatica? Find relief today by visiting with Pecos Family Chiropractic & Drug Testing. In addition to offering a wide range of chiropractic treatments to help patients with everything from back and neck pain to sciatica, this team of dedicated professionals also offers drug and alcohol testing for individuals and businesses. For more information about their services, visit them online or call (432) 445-4878.


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In South Africa, you can get Springbok colours for PC, console and mobile gaming. Furthermore, the gaming industry surpassed the movie industry worldwide in terms of revenue a year ahead of analysts' expectation. In the United States, the average age of gaming is 45.
These statements are all placed right at the top of this blog to make you stop what you're doing, read on and learn a whole lot of things you never knew before.
The fact is that while South Africa may be a tiny market in terms of game sales worldwide, we're at the forefront of gaming globally. Why? Because the non-profit Amateur Gaming Association of South Africa (Agasa) has put in place a online gaming competition based on a federated model of Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) for competitive amateur gaming with the aim of taking gaming to the Olympic Games.
Crazy? Maybe. Is it serious? Very. Agasa launched the first online gaming league, which is run on behalf MSSA, in 2006. The structure of the league follows a federated sporting model, allowing for competition at school, university and national level, culminating in national team trials (like in any other sport) and the appointment of players with national colours by Mind Sports who can represent their country.
Agasa plans to facilitate the first-ever African gaming continental in 2008, with gamers from across Africa competing to be crowned as African champions. How ironic that the continent that is the most backward in terms of technology will lead the world into a new era in one of its most technically advanced economic sectors. The continental is also the first step on a long road to the Olympic Games and has already been ratified by the International Wargames Federation of which Mind Sports South Africa is an affiliate.
The relevance of federated gaming
Johann von Backström, founder of Agasa, says since national colours were awarded for gaming for the first time in 2006, the natural progression has been to have countries competing against each other).
Despite Agasa's efforts, together with Mind Sports South Africa it has received much criticism for awarding national colours for gaming. The critics are mostly ignorant of the magnitude of the gaming industry. And yet when Sweden instituted a federated gaming model in March 2007, it was hailed as a leader in e-sports.
Angel Munoz, founder and president of the Cyberathlete Professional League, which recently offered $1-million in prize money in its Halo III competition, praised Sweden for its efforts. "Sweden has been at the forefront of e-sports for many years and we are encouraged by this new initiative that should help elevate the sport's status and provide pro-gamer benefits. The CPL fully supports this effort and hopes that other Western countries launch similar programs to further develop e-sports at a global scale," he said.
However, South Africa is two years ahead of Sweden in the federated gaming space, positioning it to lead a worldwide move into federated gaming. Because once three consecutive African continentals have been run, South Africa can host a world championship. It could then apply for inclusion in the Commonwealth Games. This, in turn, would enable an application to the Olympic committee to be included in the Olympic Games.
Ignorant corporate South Africa
The problem for Agasa right now is that corporate South Africa thinks that gaming is for fat, lazy kids who don't get enough exercise. If you look at the first PC team to be sent overseas with national colours in 2006, you'll see that only one of the team members may have been seen as overweight. The team member in the bottom of the right of the picture also represented South Africa in hockey. In fact, many PC players have represented South Africa in other Mind Sports disciplines.
Gaming is an ideal opportunity for corporates in South Africa to reach a wide and diverse market in South Africa. For example, Agasa has an exclusive agreement to run a league of EA Games title Fifa and to administrate the public playing of the game.
Picture it: a stadium packed as South Africa play in the opening game of the Soccer World Cup, and in venues across the country, large screens display the game to gamers who simulate it on console, trying to secure a South Africa win in cyberspace while Bafana Bafana try to do it on the pitch.
A marketers' dream, or so you'd think? But Agasa has approached many of South Africa's largest corporates. For the most part, middle management is ecstatic about the idea. But when the concept is taken to the executive, it's given the boot with comments about not reaching the broader South African population, failing to reach the black middle class, blah blah blah.
Never mind that a black player won the local round of the Fifa Interactive World Cup, played on console a few years ago. Never mind that he came third in the world in that competition. Never mind that more than 60% percent of the people who played in the previous Fifa Interactive World Cup qualifiers in Edenvale at the end of 2006 where not white … Yes, the national team in 2006 was majority white, but that does not mean that on the ground that people of colour aren't playing the game in a big way.
The local market
There have been at least 600 000 PlayStation 2s sold in the country. PS3s, Xbox 360s and the Wii push that figure well over a million — and that is just console sales, never mind PC or mobile gaming. There are an estimated 200 000 people across platforms who take gaming very seriously and millions who play for fun. Gaming is not solely white and it's not insignificant either. And the more exposure gaming gets, the more likely the number of serious gamers will grow as they see the opportunity to compete against other players.
And so Agasa soldiers on, and when multinationals figure out what it is actually doing, they will probably swoop down on the opportunity and South African companies will miss out on supporting what is truly a world first in technology world — a feat this country is unlikely to repeat any time soon.


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Ultimate Easter Eggs? Endangered Turtle's Rare Eggs Discovered and Under Guard
Forty-four fertile eggs for one of the most critically endangered turtles have just been discovered, and are now in a protected incubation site with 24/7 monitoring.
Each year, a team of scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Turtle Survival Alliance goes on an egg hunt that is a life-or-death event for one of the rarest reptiles on the planet: the Burmese roofed turtle (Batagur trivittata). Less than five female Burmese roofed turtles remain in the wild, so finding their fertile eggs is like winning the ultimate Easter egg hunt, with the survival of the turtle's entire species at stake.
"It's a real nail biter, not knowing if the eggs will prove fertile or not," Steven Platt, a regional herpetologist for the WCS Myanmar Program, told Seeker. "When we see the first sign of banding, it's an overwhelming relief. Everything depends on finding that handful of fertile eggs."
Banding refers to a chalky white blotch or stripe in the middle of the turtle eggs, which can form when an embryo attaches itself to the inner wall of the shell.
Such eggs are incredibly rare. In 2014, just a single viable egg was found. None were discovered the following year. A handful were located in 2016, but this year, Platt and his colleagues discovered forty-four, which is a veritable baby boom for the critically endangered turtle.
The eggs are now in an incubation site established in sand bars along the Chindwin River in Myanmar, which is also known as Burma. Fencing surrounds the precious eggs, which receive 24/7 monitoring from villagers that reside in a nearby hut.
Educating locals about the endangered turtles has been an important effort, since over-harvesting the eggs contributed to the reptile's drop in numbers.
"Known nesting areas were assigned to certain families, and the egg collections were a big social event," Platt explained. "The villagers always left a few eggs to insure the next generation of turtles. Unfortunately they didn't leave enough and the population has long been in a downward spiral for probably well over 100 years."
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Local dogs, pigs, monitor lizards, and other animals are known to dig up the eggs and consume them too. Incidental loss of the adult turtles in fishing gear and habitat loss pose additional threats to the species.
For decades, scientists even thought that the gentle little turtle, with its often yellow-hued head and sunny smile-like expression, went extinct. In 2001, however, Platt and his team found the shell of a recently killed female Burmese roofed turtle along the Dokhtawady River. Since then, individual turtles of this species have been found. Populations are now maintained in captivity at the Yadanabon Zoological Gardens in Mandalay and at the Lawkanandar Wildlife Sanctuary in Bagan.
A major goal is to strengthen the wild population of these turtles. Hopefully all 44 eggs will produce hatchlings, which are expected to come out of their shells in early June.
At that point, the researchers will transfer the young turtles to large pools located in a fenced outdoor compound at their basecamp: Camp Batagur, located in Limpha Village on the upper part of Chindwin River. The location is incredibly remote.
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"You won't find Limpha on any map," explained Platt. "It's a tiny village — 34 dwellings, not all of which are inhabited. There is no road access, no electricity or other amenities."
When the hatchlings become adults in about four to five years, they will be released back into the river, where it is hoped they will continue to grow and strengthen the wild population. The WCS is working to help restore the riverine system, to benefit not only the turtles, but also other animals in the area and the villagers.
It is suspected that Burmese roofed turtles can live very long lives, so studies on them could shed light on longevity in the animal kingdom. Because their reproductive rates are very slow, restoring their numbers in the wild will take many years of hard work.
"You know, I often borrow a quote from the Duke of Wellington when people ask me about our struggle to save this turtle," Platt said. "After Waterloo someone asked the Duke to describe the battle. He simply replied, 'It was a damn close-run thing.' Our fight to save the Burmese roofed turtle has been, and continues to be, a damn close-run thing."
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Sitting in a bustling West Vancouver coffee shop, Dr. Maryam Zeineddin exudes enthusiasm. Her family medical practice, built and opened with her friend Dr. Nicole Barre, is the Ambleside Medical Centre (AMC). The mission for the clinic is to bring preventative health practices to the forefront.
For Zeineddin, what is required is a re-imagining of the health care system, and a future in which patients will be empowered to control their own unique needs. "It is not far away, in some ways, actually," she says. "Patients will be able to access all their own charts. That is coming right around the corner. It will be a matter then of teaching everyone how to understand the information there. After all, we have a banker, but we do almost all of our banking ourselves. Our health care can be done in a similar way." Zeineddin is even working on an app, which will facilitate patients' abilities to monitor their own files, and even educate themselves on what medical screening tests they should be considering.
Zeineddin has had a growing dissatisfaction, over more than a decade of general family practice, with how the health care system seemed completely inadequate when it came to preventative medicine. "I would see as many as 30 patients a day," she says, "and the norm is 'diagnosis and Band-Aid.' I kept on thinking, 'There has to be a better way—to teach and empower patients to advocate for themselves, and be like a general manager for their own unique health plan, with the physician as a quarterback.'" After a bleak day in which she had to deliver bad news to one of her patients, Zeineddin went home and tried to sleep that night, but her first thought the next morning was, "We need to change how things are done." Preventative care is currently aimed predominantly at high-risk patients, who are already in the throes of a malady or disease. But what if it was made part of the plan from birth, so that each person could learn to co-ordinate her own methods, and advocate for herself?
These are "tough, tough issues that often become political," says Zeineddin. "Prevention is a hot topic, with so much marketing, and, I must say, fear-based marketing. And resources in the health care system are stretched very thin already. Evidence-based treatments at the forefront, along with even small ways to grow preventative strategies: that's the way forward." A cornerstone of her approach to a new system is the need to have all allied health care providers (family doctors, specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and the list goes on) working synergistically to provide a plan that is suited to each individual patient. For the first-ever Women's Preventative Health Conference in Vancouver, created by Zeineddin and taking place on June 3, 2017, there are guest speakers from several different areas of health care, and each one is "passionate, dynamic, and local," she says. "Local because this conference is dedicated to local patients. My wish is to see it grow, organically, into other communities as well." And judging by her determination and passion, it certainly will. As she says, "It's just a baby now. But I have big dreams for it."
Zeineddin has also begun a non-profit program, associated with the clinic, called Zili (Zeineddin Improve Life Initiative) Health. The purpose is to create or promote conferences, seminars, and other educational opportunities—locally, and then beyond her own community. There are six pillars in the Zili program: physical activity; mindfulness; nutrition; health screening; connection; and intention. Taken as a whole, they constitute a potentially profound change in the way people understand, and manage, their own health care.
She is clear about what this all means. "Preventative health is not only about such things as diet and some exercise," Zeineddin says. "We have to go deeper, to look at how women are living their lives. What we are currently doing is not working very well; it is frustrating for doctors, but patients are not getting the best care. Preventative health has to be embedded into the system to make the whole thing more effective, and better for everyone."
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Plan the perfect Yuletide with our guide to village festive services.
Some of you may have thought that November was a bit too early to be harping on about Christmas . . . but now that we're into December there's really no escape!
If you're not in the festive mindset yet, then allow us to do the excitement on your behalf as we take a look at some of the Christmas fun on offer in the Village area.
As you read this, trees and lights will be going up around our villages ahead of various festive events – these include switch-on ceremonies in Blackwell (Friday December 2 from 6pm), Lickey (Sunday December 4 from 4pm) and Barnt Green (also Friday December 2 from 4.30pm).
In Alvechurch, the tree should now be installed and the lights will go up on the first weekend in December.
Replacing last year's CD "baubles" will be decorations created by village schoolchildren – they have been asked to colour in bauble templates, which will then be laminated and hung on the tree.
There may be those who have already got their decorations up at home (certain Village staff included, although not The Grinch of course!), but if you've not given much thought to your own tree just yet, there are plenty of options in the area.
Woods Farm in Shirley has 300 acres of trees on-site, freshly-cut each day, right up until Christmas Eve for all you last-minute merchants! Potted and rooted trees, wreaths, holly and mistletoe are also available.
Top quality British-grown trees are also offered by Fee's Christmas Trees of Barnt Green, with free local delivery included – plus a free handmade decoration for every child.
Hopwood Plant Centre stocks Nordmann "non-drop" trees as well as potted varieties, and all sizes can be netted for easy transport.
Norway Spruce trees can be purchased from a farm in Hopwood for just £4 per foot – these can also be netted.
At Singletons Nurseries at Lydiate Ash, you'll find a variety of premium trees as well as Christmas wreaths and fresh flowers for table arrangements. Santa will be in residence to greet children on weekends in December, and you can also enjoy the festive menu at The Potting Shed café.
Speaking of seasonal refreshments, Warwick's Butchers in Barnt Green will supply all the fresh meat and poultry for your Christmas dinners, plus a range of deli items.
However, if you fancy a break from the cooking, The Coach & Horses at Weatheroak offers home-cooked fare and local beer in cosy surroundings.
The Crown Inn at Withybed is also a good place to relax over the festive period, especially after a chilly walk or bike ride, and of course New Year's Day will see the traditional performance by the Alvechurch Morris dancers.
Meanwhile, the family-friendly Blackwell Club features live music from Blackwell Concert Band on Christmas Eve, and a ticket-only party on New Year's Eve.
If you are entertaining friends and family at home over Christmas, you can ensure your house really looks the part with home and kitchenware from Tony's Handyman in Barnt Green.
From professional barware to festive textiles, the products from top brands also make excellent gifts – and don't forget the range of snow shovels, sledges and rocksalt just in case the weather takes a turn for the better/worse (delete as applicable)!
The ultimate gift for those who love spending time in their home and garden would be a hot tub or spa, and top-quality Villeroy & Boch designs are available from Pools & Gardens in Wychbold – get your order in quickly for Christmas delivery!
More gift ideas abound at Coconut Pink, which offers lovely jewellery hand-made with vintage and contemporary beads. Choose from the colourful range of earrings, bracelets, necklaces and charms or commission a special piece just for you.
Jewellery makes a fabulous present for someone special, and those who like to be pampered would also appreciate gifts or vouchers from some of our local beauty services.
BeautyBox in Barnt Green has treatments galore to help you look and feel great, from skincare and nail art to massage and aromatherapy – plus various gift items, vouchers and special deals.
Bliss Hair Therapy in Alvechurch offers a selection of presents from top brands such as GHD, L'Oreal and St Tropez – for men as well as women! Stocking fillers and vouchers are also available, and there's even a gift-wrapping service.
Feet can often be overlooked when it comes to beauty and healthcare, so why not give your tootsies a treat with help from Footcare by Julie Larner, whether it's relieving pain or discomfort or relaxing with reflexology.
For flawless eyelashes to take your through the party season and beyond, Lashes by Leanne of Barnt Green creates individual lash extensions for a fuller, thicker appearance and there's a special offer running throughout December.
And finally, don't forget that all those Christmas parties, presents, food and drink create a lot of waste – make sure you check your bin collection dates with Bromsgrove District Council, and recycle as much of your rubbish as you can!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at The Village – including Vinny!
Woods Farm
Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull B90 2PP Tel: 0121 733 2633
Fee's Christmas Trees
Cofton Church Lane, Barnt Green B45 8BH
0121 445 0533 or 07941 936668
Hopwood Garden Centre
Ash Lane, Hopwood Tel: 0121 445 4022
Christmas Trees
Hopwood Tel: 07973 216283
Singletons/The Potting Shed
600 Birmingham Rd, Lydiate Ash, Bromsgrove B61 0HT Tel: 0121 457 9977
Warwick's Butchers
89 Hewell Road, Barnt Green B45 7NL Tel: 0121 445 1263
The Coach & Horses Inn
Weatheroak Hill, Alvechurch B48 7EA Tel: 01564 823386
The Crown Inn
Withybed Green, Alvechurch B48 7PN Tel: 0121 445 2300
Blackwell Club
84 Linthurst Newtown, Blackwell B60 1BS Tel: 0121 445 2134
Tony's Handyman
6 Hewell Road, Barnt Green B45 8NE Tel: 0121 445 2632
Pools & Gardens
Walkmills Farm, A38 Wychbold WR9 0DH Tel 01527 861321 or 861597
Coconut Pink
8 Hewell Road, Barnt Green Tel: 0121 445 0809
Bliss Hair Therapy
12b Red Lion St, Alvechurch B48 7LF Tel: 0121 445 5009
Footcare by Julie Larner
Tel: 07939 563 890
Lashes by Leanne
Tel: 07789 260295
Bromsgrove District Council
Tel: 01527 881188
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Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer is a German philosopher who lived at the height of a philosophical period in Germany, known as "German Idealism." German Idealism all started with Kant, whose way of thinking and conceiving reality also helped spark the sector of philosophy known today as Continental Philosophy. Schopenhauer's conception of reality is one of the most […]More Info
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Volunteering: An impact with dividends
April is National Volunteer Month, a great time to recognize the many parents, community members, and business and civic leaders for supporting students and schools. As we look at student outcomes, we know that volunteers make a huge impact on students. Whether it's through mentoring, tutoring, or supporting the classroom in other ways, students are the ultimate benefactors.
But what about the impact volunteering has on those who actually volunteer. According to researchers at the London School of Economics, people who spend time helping others are happier than those who do not, and the more they volunteer, the happier they are. What a great ROI.
I think that we can all agree that there is something magical that happens when we take our focus off of our own lives for a minute and pour our energies into someone else's. We have many outstanding volunteers and partners who do just that, regularly. They play a large role in making our schools better, and for that, we are grateful.
Dallas ISD recently honored volunteers and partners who were exceptional this year, including from District 7: Cecile Evans and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (for their work with M.B. Henderson Elementary); John Conners III (Peeler Elementary); Melanie Arrona and Winstead's (Reagan Elementary); and Linda Cross, Arnulfo Aleman, and Vera's Bakery (Rosemont Schools). Thanks to each of you for supporting Dallas ISD students and schools.
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Summer Fair
If you're looking for exceptional summer programs for your children, be sure to come out to the Dallas ISD and Dallas City of Learning Summer Resource Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 29, on the grounds of Mt. Auburn Elementary School, 6012 E. Grand Ave., 75223. You'll have a chance to explore more than 100 summer learning opportunities, activities, and resources for children of all ages. There will be food, fun and loads of family resources to take advantage of, including free immunizations and health screenings. Don't miss this opportunity to see all the options available to you and your child this summer.
Winnetka wins
Kudos to the Winnetka Robotics teams for placing first and fourth at the CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship.
Superintendent Scholars
Congratulations to Superintendent Scholarship winners:
• W.H. Adamson HS—Sergio Jaimes and Aracely Lomeli
• Trini Garza Early College—Linares Sigifredo
• Moises E. Molina HS—Maria Mancia and Laura Perez
• Sunset HS—Karen Garcia and Rozana Rivera
2017 Graduation Schedule
High school graduation season starts next month. In District 7:
• Sunset HS, 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, Ellis Davis Field House
• W.H. Adamson HS, 7 p.m., Friday, June 2, Ellis Davis Field House
• Moises E. Molina HS, 5 p.m., Saturday, June 3, Alfred Loos Field House
• Trini Garza Early College, 7 p.m., Saturday, June 3, Ellis Davis Field House
For the complete graduation schedule, visit: http://www.dallasisd.org/graduations
Audrey Pinkerton is the District 7 representative on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees.


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Imagine that after more than 20 years of marriage, you and your husband have decided to divorce. Now that your children are grown and living in homes of their own, you will not have to worry about a custody battle. However, during the course of your marriage, you and your husband acquired quite extensive assets. From investment real estate to a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds in addition to your retirement accounts, dividing your marital property may be a complex endeavor.
Part of preparing for a divorce is taking steps to protect your interests. If you do not have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement in place, it will be up to you and your husband to agree on a fair divorce settlement. However, if you are unable to come to an agreement, then a Pennsylvania divorce court will divide the marital property for you. An experienced Pennsylvania attorney can help you through the divorce process. Read further for more information on marital property laws in Pennsylvania.
Marital property vs. separate property
In general, separate property is any property that you own independently from your husband. This includes property that you owned prior to your marriage either through purchase, as a gift or as an inheritance. If, after your marriage, you purchased property with money that you earned before you were married, that property is also separate in the eyes of the court. Separate property is typically not subject to the division laws that affect marital property.
Marital property includes any items that you acquired after you said your wedding vows. This includes income you earned and any property you purchased with money the two of you earned during the course of your marriage.
Equitable distribution
While some states still practice the principles of community property, Pennsylvania follows the principles of equitable distribution. This means that if you leave it to the court to divide your marital property, it will do so in a way that it believes is equitable and fair. This does not necessarily mean that you and your husband will each receive 50 percent of your total marital assets.
When the court examines a divorce case that requires property division, it will consider many factors in order to make its decision. For example, the court will look at each of your income earning capabilities, the length of your marriage, and even your respective ages and mental and physical health. In addition, the court will also consider future retirement benefits, the impact of the property division on your income tax liabilities, and anything else it deems pertinent to the division.
If you are considering divorce and have high-value assets, it is important to have a full understanding of how Pennsylvania's marital property laws may impact your future.


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Longing For Our Heavenly Dwelling
II Corinthians 5:1-10
I have a tent which was brand new when my parents bought it in 1957 in order to go on a camping trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota. I remember going on that trip, even though I was only 5 years old. How exciting it was for my parents to have that new tent. We used it for a week or two while we were on the trip and many times after that on fishing trips and summer vacations. After using it, no matter how much fun we had, we were always glad to get back home. I still have that tent, but we don't use it any more. Our children used it a few times to sleep in the back yard, but only on nights when they were sure that there would be no rain and few mosquitoes. There are two things we understand about tents. They are intended for temporary shelter. We use them on camping trips, but are quite glad to get home and sleep in our own beds. The other thing is that, as you can see, they don't last forever.
As I think about the temporary setting of a tent, I can't help thinking about Israel. Can you imagine what the tents of Israel might have looked like? If I consider the condition of my tent, which after forty years was pretty much worn out, I can't imagine the condition of Israel's tents after 40 years of wilderness wandering. How wonderful it must have been for them when they entered into the promised land and were finally able to build permanent homes.
The other day I participated in a study of pastor's at mid life. One of the questions, on the survey, made me realize that when I was young, I never thought about how many years I have left to be involved in ministry. Now, at mid life, I have thought about the fact that I have only about 17 years of ministry left until retirement. I have thought about how I will use those years. Have you ever felt that life is like living in a tent - temporary and short lived? How do we handle the realization that life is short and our bodies are wearing out?
I. We Groan Because The Earthly Tent Will Be Destroyed
The average life span of people in Psalm 90 is suggested to be about 70 years and that some who are strong are able to add another ten years to that and live to be 80 years old. Someone told me the other day that for men in Canada today, the expected life span is about 78 years and for women about 83. So if you want to live longer, you should make sure that you are born a woman. What does that mean for me?
78 years is 28490 days.
When I was 20 years of age I had used up 7305 days and had 21185 left.
Now I am 48 years old and have used up 17809 and have 10681 days left. I have less left than I have used up.
At 65 years of age that is 23741 used and 4749 days left.
One time we were going to Winnipeg and had a friend with us. I pulled out to pass and although there was a vehicle coming from the front and I had lots of time, our friend yelled out "we're going to die!" Well, we didn't die that day, but the statement is totally true, we are all going to die.
We can understand why Paul might have used these metaphors. He was a leather worker and a tentmaker before he became the apostle to the Gentiles. Tents were made out of animal skins. They were temporary dwellings, erected with the help of poles, and made to be easily moved. As he was writing this letter, Paul may have recalled a time when someone brought him a tent in need of repair. It had begun to tear and leak; it was cracked and weather-beaten. Paul's job was to repair or replace such it.
Now, as he contemplates his own body wearing down, just like worn-out tents, the frame that he had been given for his lifetime was wearing out. The person on the inside has a lot more to live for, while the person on the outside has a lot less responsiveness.
I found statistics for 1997 that 27 out of 100,000 people died that year of accidents, 182 out of 100,000 died of cancer, 173 out of 100,000 died of heart disease. As we read those statistics, we always hope that we will not be one of those numbers, but with each passing year, we become aware of the knowledge that our bodies are getting worn out. As I played hockey last weekend, I was quite aware that those younger legs had a lot more to give than I did. Each day, our body forces us to realize that it will not last forever. It is a step on the path that each year makes more and more clear the reality that 100,000 out of 100,000 people will die.
My father was 41 years old when he got cancer and within 3 months, he died. A fellow I know was healthy and strong and one day when he was driving down a country road, he ran into another driver and both of them died in the accident. I did a funeral for a lady who was over 100 years old. For many years, she was virtually a vegetable in an old folks home and finally she died. A while ago, they showed on TV a story about a man who was quite old but still very spry. He had managed to prolong his life but He also will die.
II Corinthians 5:1 says that "if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed." The only reason for using the word "if" is that Jesus could come back first, but if he does not, we will all die. This earthly tent will be destroyed. We are mortal.
I don't know about you, but I don't like that thought. Last week, Menno said that no matter what, death is not a pleasant thought. That is so true.
The unpleasantness of that thought is what causes us to groan while we live on this earth. We don't want to die and we don't like it when others die. We groan under the burden that our bodies will wear out. We groan with the thought of death which looms large before us.
II. God Has Made Us For Life
But that is not our only choice. If we had no other choice, we would soon despair and give up hope, or live to the full and enjoy every moment because this is all there is anyway. But that is not the case. There is another reality which allows us to look beyond the awful reality of death.
A. An Eternal House
Two weeks ago, we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. When we did, we learned something about ourselves as well. We learned that Christ is the first fruits. Because he rose from the dead, we will also rise. As in Adam, all die, in Christ, all will be made alive. Adam changed the course of history when he sinned and plunged the world into death. Christ also changed the course of history he died for sin and rose again and so plunged us into life.
Paul says in verse 1, "Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands."
Before we moved to Rosenort, we lived for 7 months in a side-by-side in Winnipeg. The living room carpet was greenish-gold, one set of living room curtains was pink and the other green. The downstairs bathroom had a green toilet and pink tiles on the wall. When Jonathan came home, that Christmas, we stacked some boxes in the basement and that was his room. We lived there for a while, but we were looking forward to the day when we would again live in a house that we could make our own. When we moved to Rosenort, we rented our house for the first 10 months, with the hope of buying it. We looked forward to the day we would own it and we could develop it the way we wanted. Now it is ours and we are doing just that.
Now living in the tent of our body which is wearing out, but because of the resurrection, we are awaiting another reality - we are awaiting a building from God, not built by human hands. A place that will be perfect for us and that we won't have to fix up, but will be perfectly suited for us and made by God Himself. We anticipate an eternal body. We await something beyond death, something in which death will no longer be a factor. We are looking forward to life eternal.
What will that building be like? This eternal house is made by the one who is eternal and the one who built this world in the first place. As we look at the beauty of what we have on earth and realize that in heaven, it will be perfect, we have a lot to look forward to.
In I Corinthians 15, Paul talks about this heavenly body that we will put on. He describes it as "imperishable," "glorious," "powerful," "a spiritual body," "like Jesus resurrected body." The Bible has many metaphors for heaven. Sometimes we think far too small about these pictures. They are not to be taken literally in the sense that heaven will be a square box with sterile gold streets and little else. The Biblical metaphors for heaven are pictures of a reality that is beyond our understanding. They use earthly images to speak about something that is far beyond what we can understand. When a city is spoken of, it is the best kind of city that could be imagined. Safe, perfect, a city planners dream city. When natural images are used, such as the trees that will be there, the best kind of tree is spoken of - one that has fruit every season and one that has leaves that are useful. It is perfection multiplied beyond anything that can be imagined. I think that our impression of heaven is too small. We need to recognize the best of what we have learned about God's creation here and recognize that it will be beyond that. The same will be true of our bodies. The temporary and fallible body we have now is nothing compared to what we will have in eternity. This body will not grow old. This body will not suffer pain or illness. This body will not get Alzheimer's disease or cancer or heart trouble. This body will have no back pains or arthritis. This body will have no mental or physical handicaps. This body will be perfect in every way imaginable. It will not be afflicted with a forgetful memory, poor eye-sight, clumsy coordination, or a failing and faltering heart. It is a perfect, glorious, wonderful body that will last throughout all eternity.
But if such a radical change will take place, will we still be ourselves? "Will others be able to recognize us?"
This question is answered in verse 2. Not every translation reflects the answer, but it is in the Greek. If you are using the Good News Bible, the phrase is, "And now we sigh, so great is our desire that our home which comes from heaven should be put on over us…" Notice that it says, "put on over us…" That is an accurate translation of the Greek, which conveys the idea that the eternal body which we will be given is "put on over" the earthly body which we have. What does that mean? It means that the body we will receive in heaven will have continuity with the body we have now, but it will be transformed. It will be put on over the body we have now and so the person we are, will still be recognizable as ourselves, but it will be a transformed body. We will be recognized as the person we are, but all the deformities and all the problems and limitations which we now have will be removed. We will be perfect and eternal in the person we now are.
B. We Groan
This is our great hope and we look forward to it, but we still don't look forward to the experience of death that precedes the fulfillment of this hope.
My mother-in-law is 88 years old and when she was out last weekend, we talked about death. Menno had said that death is not a pleasant thought. Even for my mother-in-law who is into bonus years according to the average and whose body is failing, she groans and does not look forward to death. How do we reconcile our glorious hope with the reality of our fear of death?
You know when you go to the doctor for certain types of exams. They put you in a room and ask you to put on this flimsy little cover up. It has gaps in all the wrong places. You aren't exactly naked, but you feel like it. You hate the process of becoming naked in order to be examined, but you bear it because you want to know have the help that is offered by the examination. So you put up with the near nakedness and the discomfort but you don't like it.
Death is spoken of by Paul as being unclothed and he says in verse 4 "we do not wish to be unclothed."
I heard about someone whose spouse died. They tried to be focused on the eternal promises and insisted that the funeral of their spouse be a celebration. They determined within themselves not to cry, but to rejoice. This kind of an approach is neither realistic nor healthy. The Bible describes death as punishment and even in the New Testament, describes it as an enemy. Nowhere in the Bible does the Bible say that we should look at death as nothing. It is a process of becoming naked and we do not want to become naked. Whether it is our death or that of a loved one, we sorrow and will always face death with a certain amount of fear.
C. The Certainty Of It
But we do not groan without hope. We do not walk through it without the possibility of peace. The power of Christ's resurrection promises that we also will rise. We can face this being unclothed with calmness in our heart because what has been promised is sure.
We know it is sure because as Paul says in 5:5, "…it is God who has made us for this very purpose…" God is the God of life. He always moves towards life. God is not the death making God, but the one who creates life and has made us for life. In other words, by the grace of God, through faith, we are destined for life.
The assurance that these things are so is already within us. The life principle lives within us because of the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. We read on in verse 5, "…and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come." God has made us for life and the Spirit within us is the evidence that the God given, resurrection life is within us. The presence of the spirit is not a "static deposit" but the life power which raised Jesus and will raise us.
III. Therefore…
So, since we are looking forward to a permanent house, how do we live?
A. We Are Confident
Many years ago Euripides wrote, "Old men's prayers for death are lying prayers, in which they abuse old age and long extent of life. But when death draws near, not one is willing to die, and age no longer is a burden to them."
John Milton wrote, "I fled, and cry'd out, DEATH! Hell trembled at the hideous name, and sigh'd From all her caves, and back resounded, DEATH!"
In one of his poems, Robert Burns says, "But, oh! fell death's untimely frost That nipt my flower sae early."
Each of these writers express the fear and loss of death. In contrast, Paul says, "Therefore we are always confident." What a contrast.
Why such confidence? Because life is within us and life is our hope. There is nothing that can separate us from the life that is ours. We can confidently serve God in leprosy camps, AIDS hospitals, violent neighbourhoods. We can live by the knowledge and hope that we are looking forward to something better. A hope that has been demonstrated in the resurrection of Christ allows us to live with confidence instead of fear.
Do we live in such confidence? The only way we can live in confidence is if, by faith, we trust God's word that beyond death, is life. It is only as we put before our eyes the understanding that eternal life is real. Are we keeping our eye on the old tent that is fading away, or are we keeping our eyes on the permanent building that will last for all eternity. If we keep our eyes on the permanent building, we will be able to live with confidence.
B. We Make It Our Goal To Please Him
If we are living with the understanding that this wearing out tent is all there is, we will live a life that has this earth and the things of it as the primary goal of our passion and pursuit. If this crumbling tent is all there is, we might as well embellish it as much as we can and invite everyone to the part, because when it is folded up, there is no more.
But, if we understand that this tent is going to be folded up in order to move into the eternal building from God, suddenly how we live changes completely.
Paul says, "So we make it our goal to please him…"
In order to understand why there is such a significant connection between our life now and the eternal life to which we are looking forward, Paul goes on to remind us that "we will all appear before the judgement seat of Christ." What kind of judgement is spoken of here? Because some want to avoid every thought that we are made righteous by our deeds they have suggested that it is only a judgement of reward for faithfulness, but that does not do justice to the passage. We are going to be judged for eternity according to "while in the body."
James helps us understand what Paul is talking about here when he says in 2:17, "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." We are saved by faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. But, that salvation results in change. If there is no difference in us, can it really be said that we are saved? That we have received Christ? Where genuine faith exists, it is demonstrated by the deeds that follow. The one who has hope in Christ is forgiven and the Spirit of God comes to live in that person. When the Spirit of God is in that person, a new lifestyle follows. If your life is no different than it was before you were a Christian, have you become a Christian? Have you received the Spirit? Is the Spirit making you different?
That is why, if our focus is on the permanent home we are looking forward to, we will live now pleasing the one who is preparing that home for us. Last week, Menno explained some of the ways in which we must live as we look forward to resurrection.
The issue of death became personal for us this week. The 21 year old son of a friend of ours died in very tragic circumstances. As I thought about this, I was sorry that a life was snuffed out so early. I thought about the pain that the parents, siblings and grand-parents are going through. I had to remind myself that this grief is natural because we do not want to be naked. Death is an enemy! But I also thought about the hope of resurrection and the mercy of God. I realized that this earthly tent is wasting away and that we are looking forward to an eternal dwelling. I also thought about how I am living my life.
And so as I think about these things, I also ask you, "How are you living?" Looking toward the heavenly house? With confidence? Pleasing Him?


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Given that I was only speaking to him last week, it gives me great sadness to report the passing of a good friend, Richard Horn. He was found recently at his home in Hall Bower, Huddersfield.
I got to know Richard through Bob Tomlinson and the Huddersfield branch of CAMRA. As an active member of the branch he was always heavily involved with organizing things and worked tirelessly to that end. Just this week he was to be found beavering away, playing his part in making the CAMRA Oktoberfest a great success. A long time resident in the Hall Bower area, Richard was always a keen supporter of his local club in Hall Bower and played a key role in making the annual beer festival there a big hit every year.
Richard loved his real ale and was always to be found with a smile on his face, laughing and joking. Generously, he helped me out on several occasions by allowing me to stay at his house so that I could attend evening events in the area. Just the other day, without prompting, he helped me out in a time of need when I lost my wallet. A kind and generous man indeed.
He was the only chap to call me the "Man from Hull" rather than "Bloke from Hull" - a nice touch old bean.
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This volume brings together a set of critical essays on the thought of Professor Doctor H. Tristram Engelhardt Jr., Co-Founding Editor of the Philosophy and Medicine book series. Amongst the founders of bioethics, Professor Engelhardt, looms large. Many of his books and articles have appeared in multiple languages, including Italian, Romanian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese. The essays in this book focus critically on a wide swath of his work, in the process elucidating, critiquing, and/or commending the rigor and reach of his thought. This volume compasses analyses of many different aspects of Engelhardt's work, including social and political philosophy, biopolitics, the philosophy of medicine, and bioethics. It brings together internationally known scholars to assess key elements of Engelhardt's work.


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Sam Pitroda, who spent his childhood in a remote corner of Odisha before initiating India's telecom revolution under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in the 1980s, is now technical advisor to Naveen Patnaik-led Odisha government. He is busy charting out technology-enhanced development of the minerals-rich state.
In an interview to ET's in Bhubaneshwar, Pitroda speaks on a range of issues including the National Herald case, Facebook's Free Basics and the Narendra Modi government's Startup India action plan. Edited excerpts:
You are in favour of net neutrality. What do you think of Facebook's campaign to allow it offer its Free Basics programme?
Access to Internet is different from providing Internet. To provide basic internet connectivity you need fibre, you need spectrum, you need infrastructure… You cannot come and give a software package and say now I am providing Internet to everybody. It is not true!
Most people have no idea of what they are talking about (when they root for Free Basics). They have no clue, you cannot argue with them because then they'll ask you ten dumb questions.
What do you think of the Narendra Modi government's announcements for startups?
Even the paanwala is a startup. When we talk of startups today, we are unconsciously thinking of high-tech startups - mobile applications, software, satellite and e-commerce.
Fine. But at the end of the day we need to create more jobs. The message has to go out to all young people: you don't need to look for a job, you need to create a job.
Do you think Modi is doing that successfully?
It is too early (to say).
What about the Rs 10,000 crore 'fund of funds' for startups?
We need big funding. A Rs 5,000-crore fund was recommended by the National Innovation Council (which Pitroda quit as chairman in June, 2014 after the BJP came to power). We spent two years setting up the fund. It is well documented. We just couldn't do it in time.
Do you feel, your close association with the Congress and the Gandhi family is drawing you into controversies, or political vendettas, such as the National Herald (newspaper) case?
Of course. On the National Herald case, I am on the board (of the company). I can't walk away from my moral responsibility, but I know we haven't done anything wrong; it is all bogus.
In the process if someone wants to harass you and say you are corrupt and should be put in jail, it is ok… Everything has been done according to the law. Land is on lease, not owned by anyone except the government. It cannot be sold or transferred, it still belongs to the same company.
Ownership changed, right?
It doesn't make any difference, it's basically the same board. It's like my being on the board of Central university of Rajasthan (of which he is chancellor).
It doesn't mean the university land belongs to me. It's a just a dumb thing to do — call somebody illiterate, call somebody names. You don't do that in a civilised society.
What is the future of Congress?
It is for the Congress to answer that. Look, a 130-year-old party cannot be written off. It has had its ups and downs. In a democracy, it's a good thing to happen.
Odisha is pushing for non-mineral based growth. Do you think it would work on its strength?
Minerals is always Odisha's strength; you cannot write that off. But we need to start creating jobs in agriculture, and invest in technology for food processing.
There is lot more to technology than software. We are focused on using IT to improve governance, improve productivity in services, health, education, agriculture, enhance tourism... For example, we are looking at how quickly we can provide telemedicine in all 30 districts, connecting them to the best doctors so that people in rural areas feel they have access to healthcare.
The key is connectivity. We do not have good connectivity in Odisha. I want to first focus on connectivity. Can we really lay fibres to panchayats, create Wi-Fi cities, (and) connect our colleges, universities, schools and hospitals? Those are simple things to do and will make a huge difference.
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Will was down in Daytona helping Frank and the #44 Kimmel Racing ARCA team, where they got a 5th place finish in the Daytona ARCA 200 on Saturday, February 9th. Will and his team are working to finalize a schedule for the 2008 racing season, which will include select ASA and CRA races. At this time, WKR is looking to secure addtional sponsorship for the 2008 season, which will include races in the Southern Indiana area and beyond. Pam, Will's mother was a guest on Kentuckiana Motorsports today on WBKI, the CW Louisville with Craig Hoffman and Scott Douglas. The program will air again this Saturday, February 16th at 12pm on Insight Channel 7.
Good luck to Frank, who will be participating in a local "Dancing with the Stars" competition for charity on Tuesday, September 11th.
From www.arcaracing.com: "Kimmel's Dancing With The StarsIn a format similar to "Dancing With The Stars", Frank Kimmel will be competing in a dance contest Tuesday night at Huber's restaurant in Starlight, Indiana. Kimmel, who will be dancing the Tango with his dance instructor, has been practicing for the big night. The event, designed to raise money for charity, is orchestrated by Ann Bennett, who can be reached at (812) 989-6244. Huber's restaurant is located at 19816 Huber Rd. in Starlight, Indiana 19816.


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Bellamy Young attended the 'Scandal' photocall held at the Grimaldi Forum during the 54th Monte Carlo TV Festival on Monday (June 9) in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
The actress, who we are using to seeing in chic skirt suits portraying the First Lady, opted for a summery look, hitting the season's trends of breton stripes and florals.
I probably would've opted for one or the other, pairing a solid-coloured top with the Alice + Olivia 'Tina' ball gown skirt featuring a vintage floral print.
How would you have styled this look?
This skirt has been worn twice before, by Bella Thorne and Zosia Mamet.
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One of the nation's sailing capitals, Annapolis, Maryland, attracts visitors interested in history and nautical pursuits. Annapolis is the home to the Naval Academy and has been attracting visitors for more than 300 years for its scenic streets and shops. Its accommodations range from modern hotels to historic bed and breakfasts, including several waterfront choices.
Annapolis Marriott Waterfront
One of the only hotels on the Annapolis downtown waterfront, the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront is within walking distance of many of the city's historic sites. Visitors can enjoy views of the Chesapeake Bay from balconies overlooking the water. Guests can also ride on the hotel's complimentary bicycles to check out the town. Canoes and kayaks are also available for rent and can be used to explore the local waterways or ride on Schooner woodwind, the hotel's 74-foot sailboat. A day at the hotel can include a visit to the fitness center or spa and grabbing a meal at Pussers Carribbean Grille. Annapolis Marriott Waterfront 80 Compromise Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (888) 773-0786 annapolismarriott.com
Loews Annapolis Hotel
Within walking distance of the Chesapeake Bay, Loews Annapolis Hotel is a Four-Diamond hotel with a distinctly nautical flair in its décor and dining options. The property's 217 rooms were recently renovated, including 18 suites and VIP accommodations on the Commodore Decks. Guests can enjoy the on site spa and fitness room or stop at the Caffe Pronto Gourmet Coffee Shop for a snack. The hotel's main restaurant, Breeze, serves up Eastern Shore seafood and steak. Loews Annapolis Hotel 126 West Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (410) 263-7777 loewshotels.com
Annapolis Inn
Since opening in 1770, the Annapolis Inn in the city's historic district has hosted luminaries from American history including six signers of the Declaration of Independence. Built with a blend of Georgian and Greek Revival architectural styles, the bed and breakfast inn features its original ornate gilded rosette molding, Austrian crystal chandeliers and marble fireplaces. Visitors can walk to the nearby waterfront or look at the bay and visit the koi pond while visiting the Inn's back yard. Fresh breakfast is served each morning to guests and coffee or tea is available in the Annapolis Inn's three salons each afternoon. The Annapolis Inn 144 Prince George Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (410) 295-5200 annapolisinn.com
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Rutgers wasted little time replacing one McDonald's All-American with another to help fill its biggest void.
Monique Oliver, a 6-3 forward/center from Long Beach, Calif., will join C. Vivian Stringer's club beginning in the 2009-2010 season. The team has not made an official announcement, but Oliver confirmed her commitment to The Star-Ledger Thursday afternoon. A month after forward Brooklyn Pope became the second player from the Scarlet Knights' heralded 2008 freshman class to transfer out of the program, Rutgers landed the defensive-minded post player from the West Coast.
Oliver, the No. 6-ranked player for the Class of 2009 by ESPN HoopGurlz -- a high school recruiting service - admitted she chose Rutgers "to challenge myself and see how it is on the East Coast in a whole new environment."
Oliver, who helped Long Beach Poly High School win its fourth consecutive state title this season, originally signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Southern California. The Pac-10 school granted Oliver her release when head coach Mark Trakh resigned last month.
She averaged 11.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks as a senior and could be the missing piece for Rutgers' thin frontcourt, which lost Kia Vaughn to graduation.
"I'm just going to work hard to earn my spot," Oliver said. "Hopefully, I can fill her shoes and be an asset to Rutgers."
Oliver admitted that she didn't factor in former high school teammate Jasmine Dixon's decision to transfer out of Rutgers to attend UCLA after one semester last season.
"Her situation doesn't have anything to do with me," said Oliver, who also considered Maryland and Texas. "It really didn't matter."
Oliver, who hadn't been to New Jersey prior to her recent visit to Rutgers, will enroll in summer classes after high school graduation. Her older brother Melvyn is a member of the Seton Hall basketball team.