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Unsung heroes often emerge in playoffs
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FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2014, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) breaks a tackle by Washington Redskins cornerback Justin Rogers during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. While quarterbacks and other big-name, high-salaried players get most of the attention, unlikely heroes often emerge in the playoffs to help their team win. Philly Brown, Josh Harris and Cole Beasley are among the lesser-known players who could step up this wild-card weekend. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)


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In my senior year of high school, all the students in my English class were required to write two term papers. But two of us were granted a special exception. The teacher gave my friend Nick and me the option of handing in alternative projects in lieu of the second paper. In my case, I had written a funny yet tragic account of an unhappy relationship—I use the term loosely—that I had experienced the previous summer. I was writing it just for fun, but my teacher found out about it and said I could type it up and turn it in as my second essay. I did—and got an A, too. Nick was the only student in class who was not required to type his term papers. As long as I'd known him—since kindergarten—he had said he wanted to be an architect. And he had developed an architect's handwriting: every letter perfectly formed. The teacher's offer to Nick was that he could build a scale model of the Globe Theatre out of Popsicle sticks instead of handing in a second paper. He declined, and I always thought that was a pity. We had learned about Shakespeare's famous London venue in class, and I would have loved to see what it looked like. Besides, I couldn't imagine that writing a term paper would have been more fun—but maybe that was just me.
I was thinking about this last year when I visited London for the first time. I had heard that the Globe Theatre, destroyed centuries ago, had recently been rebuilt, and I was eager to see it. I didn't particularly care if I saw a play there; I just wanted to go inside and look around. When we got to the Globe, on the afternoon of our last day in London, they had just admitted the last tour group of the day; the only way left to see it that day was to buy tickets for a play. The box office informed us that the show was almost sold out. There were two options: we could buy either fabulously expensive tickets for seats behind a pole that would obscure our view, or cheap tickets for standing room. We debated which option we'd dislike the least, but by the time we had made up our minds two minutes later, all the remaining tickets for the day were gone. So all I got to see of the Globe Theatre was the outside, the gift shop, and the ticket office, none of which was especially impressive. (Note to self: plan ahead next time.)
I take some consolation in the fact that this combination of comedy and tragedy would probably have delighted William Shakespeare, or whomever it was that wrote the works attributed to him.
Building and Rebuilding
The original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 on the south bank of the Thames in London's Southwark district. The 1599 Globe was not an entirely new building, however. Shakespeare's troupe had been performing in another theater across the river (called simply The Theatre), but because of the high cost of leasing the land on which The Theatre was located, it was dismantled; the pieces were moved across the river and reassembled, then dubbed The Globe Theatre. Not only was the Globe the primary venue for many of Shakespeare's plays, he specifically wrote many of them for that theater. The original Globe burned to the ground in 1613, after a cannon went off during a production of Henry VIII and a spark ignited the thatched roof. The Globe was rebuilt within a year, however, and continued to operate until 1642, when it was closed (along with the rest of London's theaters) by the Puritans who found it morally objectionable. In 1644, 28 years after Shakespeare's death, the Globe was demolished.
Only a few rough sketches of the Globe survived over the centuries, but based on archeological evidence, texts, and other sources, it has been possible to make some fairly reliable educated guesses about the details of its construction. The original Globe apparently had 20 sides, making it appear almost circular. The central part of the theater was open to the sky; seating was provided in a three-story, covered gallery around the outside. But many theatergoers stood in the central court in front of the stage to watch performances. The audience was expected to interact with the actors in Shakespeare's time, though in many cases they simply wandered in and out, eating, drinking, and talking with the play going on in the background.
Return of the Globe
In 1996, after almost three decades of planning, a new replica of the Globe—built by hand using authentic materials and construction techniques—reopened in London not far from the site of the original. The designers' goal was to make the new Globe as similar as possible to the first one, making concessions only as necessary to comply with fire regulations. The replica of the Globe Theatre in London is just one of many around the world, but it is undoubtedly the most historically accurate. As in the early 1600s, actors perform without amplification, spotlights, backdrops, or other scenery, and with only a minimum of props.
The new Globe represents not just the reconstruction of a historically significant piece of architecture, but a way to relive the entire experience of live drama in the 1600s. All the world may be a stage, but if you want to see Shakespeare as the author intended, this particular stage is the best. —Joe Kissell
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More Information about The Globe Theatre…
You can read a vastly more detailed account of both the old and new versions of the Globe Theatre (including more and better pictures) on any number of Web sites, including:
- The Globe at the Shakespeare Resource Center
- The WWW Globe Theatre
- Shakespeare's Globe Theatre at Scary Rob's Gateway
- Shakespeare's Globe Theater by R. Moore at AllShakespeare.com
- The Rebirth of Shakespeare's Globe in the Smithsonian Magazine
For show times and to buy tickets for a performance at the Globe Theatre in London, see the London Theatre Guide.
The Old Globe in San Diego is perhaps the best-known replica of the Globe Theatre in the United States. Another is in Odessa, Texas: The Globe of the Great Southwest. Yet another replica of the Globe Theatre opened in Rome in October, 2003.
A number of books describe the Globe Theatre, especially the story of its rebuilding. See for example Shakespeare's Globe Rebuilt, edited by J. R. Mulryne and Margaret Shewring, Staging Shakespeare at the New Globe by Pauline Kiernan, and for children, William Shakespeare & the Globe by Aliki.
The Ultimate William Shakespeare Collection is a fully formatted, PDF version of the complete works of Shakespeare for $25.
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Garner Arts Festival
Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei, along with members of the Wednesday Group, will have about 30 tapestries on view at the gallery exhibition at Garner Arts Festival during the newly re-established annual textile festival at Garner Arts Center in Garnerville, NY. Also on display will be works by the Textile Study Group of New York and studio artists at the Arts Center.
This historic site was once a very profitable mill for dyeing and printing calico fabric along with other wool, cotton and linen fabrics. At the height of its production it employed thousands of workers in 30 buildings on the site, and was traded on the NYSE. It is now on the New York State Register of Historic Places under "Rockland Printworks."
For more information about the history of the mill see the timeline on their website.


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Sandbox Deployment Guide
The Sandbox Deployment Guide will take you through the process of installing and running your own single-node Interana instance. All you need to get started is a laptop and access to an AWS account (or a credit card to get one).
We'll show you how to install a single-node Interana cluster in Amazon Web Services (AWS). This is a simple installation but it's a great way to see what Interana can do for you.
The entire installation process takes about 30 minutes. During this installation process we'll show you how to:
- Create an AWS instance: this is where Interana and your data will live. We'll show you how to create an account quickly and configure it for Interana.
- Install required software: after creating the AWS instance, you can download and install the software we need to run Interana. There are only a few required pieces and they're easy to configure.
- Install Interana: next, you'll run the Interana installer (and another application called Nginx, which Interana uses for our user interface). Then we'll show you how to start Interana and create the first (admin) user.
- Add your data: now it's time to add your data. We'll show you how to upload a data file, then we'll finish with some tips to help you start running queries with Interana.
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Human and Animal Wax Sculptures by Rebecca Stevenson. A very intriguing and fascinating artwork!
Rebecca Stevenson, a London-based artist, creates surreal sculptures of animal and human subjects adorned with blooming flowers. Her artwork, using polyester resin and wax, is a delicate process of visceral and baroque-style sculptures, echoing the Italian Renaissance art. Although the sculptures are somewhat abstract and out of this world, she managed to showcase their aesthetic qualities and design. A very intriguing and fascinating artwork!
Enjoy some her work below.
Rebecca Stevenson has an M.A. Fine Art (Sculpture) from Royal College of Art, and has done several art exhibitions in various countries. She is currently part of a group exhibition at Galerie Frank Schlag & Cie in Essen, Germany. The exhibition, exploring the portrait bust in contemporary art titled Das Obere des Korpers, runs from August 23 to October 18, 2014.
All images courtesy of Rebecca Stevenson, and are published with permission.
To see more of her work, please visit her Website.


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Mortgage rates continue to hover around 4% — an amazing bargain if one looks back on the long history of home loan rates. For those willing and able to take on a loan amortized over 15 instead of 30 years, the rate will be more like 3.5%. Yes, those rates are higher than a year ago. But, it's a lot less than the 8.25% rate I paid for my first home loan or the 6.5% rate folks were paying in 2003. And let's not even think about the 14% rates offered in the glorious 1980s (when I bought my second home).
The rate itself is only one factor to consider when shopping for a mortgage. If you focus only on that raw rate, you're going to end up less well off than you could be. Make sure you understand how that rate is set. Is it lower than a quote that you got from another lender because the market ticked down between yesterday and today? Your rate will change daily until you "lock" the rate, which requires that you have a purchase contract in place.
Perhaps the rate your being quoted by one lender is lower because you will be charged points at closing, which buys down the rate. Or, perhaps the rate is lower because the fees are higher. Look closely at the whole package. Soon, we'll have new financial disclosure rules that will make it easier to look at these comparisons, but still, it's no first grader's exercise.
Finally, consider the performance history of your lender. Your real estate agent should be able to help you with this. Some lenders are notorious for not closing on time. If that's the case, steer clear of them in this competitive market because you could lose the house to a backup offer.
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The mortgage mistake half of borrowers make – MarketWatch.


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January 2015: Updated to include living costs for all three places I have lived in the suburbs of Adelaide.
I was warned about the high cost of living in Australia before moving here, though luckily it is not as bad as I thought it would be. Perhaps it is because I came directly from France rather than the US, but I feel as though the only expense that is very high in Australia is rent. Yet keeping in mind that there are only 20 million people in this entire country (roughly the size of the US minus Alaska) and that most of them live in the big cities near the coasts, it's understandable that the rents would be higher in a city of millions of people compared to 50 thousand, which was the average size of cities where I've previously lived.
Rents have also increased in recent years due to the mining boom and the strength of the Australian dollar, which was just a few cents off the US dollar in the 2010's. For comparison, it was $1 USD = $1.50 AUD ten years ago. (By 2015, the AUD had decreased in value to about $1.20 for $1 USD). Once you leave the large cities and head to the countryside, prices are much cheaper and similar to what I've found in the Midwest. Yet living in the countryside in Australia is a bit harder than in the US because of the lack of people, which means a lack of certain infrastructure facilities and services. Many of the small towns only have populations in the hundreds.
However, cost of living is only half the story. Incomes also need to be taken into account. It doesn't really matter what the cost of living is or how much you make; what matters most is how much money you have left over each month. In France, my bills were high but my salary was incredibly low. In Australia, my bills are still high but my salary is 50% more than what I made in France – and keep in mind that my income in Australia is a living stipend that is just above poverty level, whereas my income in France was for a full-time job that required a Master's degree. So I am much better off financially in Australia.
For anyone who is interested in living in Australia, here is what I have paid and currently pay living close to Adelaide (only about 5 miles/8 kms from the city center) for three different locations. Keep in mind that I am single with no kids AND prices are much higher in Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane so if you are planning on moving somewhere else in Australia and you have a family, these costs may not help you much. If you are a student in Adelaide, you can expect to pay between $130 and $180 a week (about $560-$780 per month) if you rent a room in an apartment or house, and that usually includes utilities such as electricity/gas, water, and internet. Check your university's accommodation website for listings, as well as realestate.com.au for current rents.
1. Monthly Bills for apartment near campus
Rent (includes water): $1300
– two-bedroom, furnished 60 M2 apartment run by a student housing company that is 2 minutes from campus so I could walk. Obviously I could have cut this in half if I had a roommate but I quite enjoyed having the whole place to myself. (Other big cities have higher rents; luckily Adelaide is not as expensive as everywhere else.)
Electricity: $50 for most of the year; $100 during "winter"
– there was no actual heating system in the apartment so I had electric heaters, which meant that this bill was higher in the winter months. No gas in this apartment (only electric stove/oven).
Internet: $30
– for 10 GB of data per month, but you can definitely find cheaper/more data. Since I was in student housing, it was just easier to use their pre-paid internet. Some companies do offer unlimited DSL internet (no data caps) for about $60 a month, but their customer service is not the greatest.
Cell phone: $30 (pre-paid through Telstra, which I rarely use)
Groceries: $150
Transportation: $15 (about half off normal bus fares thanks to my student ID)
Laundry: $8
- Total monthly bills: about $1600
2. Monthly bills for house near campus + car (2012-2014)
Rent (includes water): $1540
– three-bedroom house, within walking distance to campus. I had one or two housemates for some of the time to reduce costs.
Electricity/Gas: $100-$150
– gas stove and hot water heater plus ducted heating/cooling; having both gas and electricity means paying two supply charges of over $70 each quarter in addition to usage charges
Internet: $60
– for 150 GB of data per month (DSL connection through Internode)
Cell phone: $15 (pre-paid, which I rarely use)
Groceries: $180-$200 (I adopted a cat in 2012 and his food is expensive because he is spoiled)
Gas/Petrol: $40-$50 (I didn't have to drive much since I lived near campus)
- Total monthly bills: about $2000 (maximum without housemates)
3. Monthly bills for house near campus + car (2014-2015)
Rent (includes water): $1250
– three-bedroom house, within walking distance to campus. I have one housemate (but she was gone for 6 months so I paid full rent during that time).
Electricity/Gas: $200
– gas oven/stove and hot water heater plus one heater in lounge; having both gas and electricity means paying two supply charges of over $70 each quarter in addition to usage charges. This house is a bit older and very drafty so it's insanely cold in winter and the heater uses both gas and electricity.
Internet: $73
– for 50 GB of data per month (I couldn't get DSL in this location so I had to get a cable connection)
Cell phone: $15 (pre-paid, which I rarely use)
Groceries: $180-$200
Gas/Petrol: $40-50 (I don't have to drive much since I live near campus)
- Total monthly bills: about $1800 (maximum without housemates)
Yearly Bills
Private health insurance (optical/dental): $264
Renter's insurance: $170
Car registration: $600
Vet plan for cat (consultations/vaccinations): $280
No residency card because my visa is valid for the duration of my PhD. (Though I did pay $550 to get the visa in the first place.)
No income taxes because my living stipend is tax-free, and currently income up to $18,200 is not taxed either.
No occupancy tax on my apartment or houses.
There are other costs to factor in, especially if you move to a new place, such as disconnection and reconnection fees for electricity/gas, cancellation fees for breaking contracts, and new phone line installation for internet connections (even if you never plan on using the phone line!). When I moved between houses in 2014, I had to pay around $150 for electricity/gas to be moved and $358 for a new phone line in order to get cable internet connected. I also bought a lot of furniture and appliances since the houses I lived in were not furnished (except for an oven) but you can find really inexpensive stuff on Gumtree.
Prices for other things such as clothes, books, electronics, etc. are more expensive than in the US but it is quite easy to find sales and discounts, especially after Christmas and during the end of the fiscal year (June-July). Some stores such as Kmart and The Reject Shop have lower prices as well. Telecommunications are more expensive than France but comparable to the US. Bundles for home phone/TV/internet are around $100-150 a month. Food items can be hit or miss, especially fruits and vegetables, depending on the weather. Bananas were $15 a kilo when I first arrived in 2011 because the crops had been wiped out by cyclone Yasi in Queensland, but now the prices are back down to less than $2 a kilo. Look for food that's labeled "quick sale" – the expiration date will be that day or the following day so you'll need to eat it quickly but it will be much cheaper.
Staples such as bread, milk, and pasta are quite cheap but cereal, yogurt and cheese are more expensive than I would have expected. Gas is just over $5 USD a gallon ($1.33 AUD a liter) while eating at restaurants and going to the movies are pretty much New York prices. Since Australia is an island that is rather far from everywhere and has strict import and quarantine rules (to protect from diseases or pests further destroying the native populations), higher prices are reasonable for some things. But with the strength of the Aussie dollar and the ease of shopping online nowadays especially at US stores, there is more competition for local stores to lower prices.
If anyone would like specific prices for certain things, let me know.
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Dr. Wagner has a PhD in Linguistics and is dedicated to learning and teaching languages online and abroad. She has studied in Quebec and Australia, taught English in France, and is currently based in the US.


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Irina Shayk's not important anymore: Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is blunt when asked why he left out former girlfriend from a recent documentary on his life
Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered a blunt reason behind former girlfriend Irina Shayk being cut from the recent documentary on the Real Madrid star's life.
The pair met in 2010 and dated for five years until reportedly ending their relationship earlier in 2015, with the documentary filmed over the 14 months prior to the split.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk
Ronaldo explores the Portuguese star's relationship with his son, the mother of whom has never been named and the player made clear he was in no hurry to go public with her identity.
But Shayk is absent despite interviews with a number of his family and friends, with Ronaldo blunt with the reasoning: "Life has good parts and bad parts, and there are parts of one's life that are not important."
Director defends cut
When director Anthony Wonke was questioned on the same subject, he hinted at cuts due to length: "We had several shots, even having dinner with Irina... But the movie is short."
Shayk reportedly moved on quickly from Ronaldo with Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, while this week the Portuguese was linked with the 24-year-old daughter of his agent Jorges Mendes, Marisa Mendes. — Goal.com
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Starbucks Gives In!
In recent breaking news, Starbucks has given in! Christians have won! Christ is back in Coffee Christmas! The infamous coffee chain has acknowledged their nefarious plot, bowing to the righteous indignation of Red Hat Guy and his friend Donald. CEO Joe Starbuck was quoted as saying:
Yeah, they caught us. You can't hide anything from the internet. The recent influx of angry patrons named Merry Christmas has forced us to give up on the Red Solo plan and come forward with an offering filled with real Christmas spirit.
Despite a 23% spike in sales due to outraged Dunkin' Donuts regulars switching to Starbucks to stick it to the man in the name of Jesus, the coffee giant has hired famed guerilla artist Akiro Arukiddingme to bring together an amalgamation of the designs that captured Christmas past for coffee loving evangelicals. In his first media appearance in years, he told reporters:
I believe that Starbucks needed to make a true, meaningful apology in this cup. White on red graphics have come to mean so much to so many people at this time of year, so I have reached into their hearts to give them the vision they have craved. I may be punished for saying so, but Starbucks was ill-advised in using so much red. Red is the colour of anger. White has brought peace, so I combined the white designs of past years. I overlaid them on this year's red cup to bring a vision of the peace of Christ, because what is in the hearts of Evangelical Christians passes all understanding.
Hailed as the most Christmassy cup ever, Arukiddingme's design incorporates every Christmas image used before, and should satisfy even the most demanding Evangelical:
In other news, come on, people.
6 Things That Christians Mistake for Persecution
I've been frustrated at people on the Internet lately. I know, that's shocking and new, but try to contain your surprise and stay with me. Some of them are friends. Some of them are colleagues. Some of them are random strangers that I theoretically share a belief system with. This post
may will probably offend them. They may even call it persecution from within. That would certainly fit with the rhetoric that I see floating around.
There was a great post on cracked.com (home of tremendously well-written and researched articles that people are tricked into reading by dick jokes and cussing) recently about 5 Ways Powerful People Trick You Into Hating Protesters (or Underdogs if you visited before the title was changed). There's some really interesting stuff about how the majority is made to feel like a threatened and oppressed minority. It really resonated with me because that's the way a lot of North American Christians are feeling. The rhetoric floating around the Christian Right is calling it persecution.
I have trouble with that, because (to me) it belittles a lot of things. Sure if you really want it to, it may be massaged to fit a dictionary definition of persecution in that treatment of Christians in North America can at some points be annoying or cause someone to suffer, but I believe that's because North American Christians have a VERY low threshold for suffering. That's what happens when we've lived in coddled privilege for generations, holding the stick for so long we've come to feel that it's part of our hands. Persecution, like suffering, is a loaded word. When I think about persecution, I think about people losing jobs or being beaten or being sent to prison or killed because of what they believe or who they are. Historically in North America, that's been how many "Christians," or at least our "Christian society," has treated people like blacks, gays, and women.
That's a hard thing to hear, because no one likes to think of themselves as persecutors. That was what used to happen. It's not us. At least, it can't be us because we're not that bad anymore, right?In the face of damning evidence, one of the easiest ways to make ourselves feel better is to simply call ourselves the persecuted. After all, Christians are being persecuted around the world, so how are we any different? It must be true, because we see it in the news. We're "persecuted" when:
1. People Vote With Their Wallets
There are Christian businesses that are losing money because people choose not to frequent those establishments. Those people don't want to give their commerce to people who they perceive as being bigoted and intolerant. Forget for a second that this happens infrequently enough on a major scale that it's major news when it happens, it's REVERSE BIGOTRY!
2. People Are Jerks on the Internet
Nothing makes a person happier than being superior on the Internet. There are whole websites devoted to the "triumph of reason" and articles shared around about how profoundly dumb it is to believe in God like a bunch of sheeple. Blah blah blah flying teapot spaghetti monster. How dare they poke at our insecurity to make themselves feel better! Of course, it's not actually directed at YOU, but it's adjacent to you and that sucks. It's not like you'd ever make blanket statements about a whole group of people.
3. We Lose Privileges
Did you know that churches may lose their tax-exempt charitable status if they preach against homosexuality or refuse to perform gay marriages!?! It's all over the Internet. How is that possibly fair? We're entitled to special treatment! We must be—we've had it forever. So what if by doing weddings we're acting as agents of the state? They have no business changing their policy to something we disagree with. And taking away preferential treatment to reduce us to the same status as any other group? Preferential treatment is our right! What a hateful mess.
4. We Get Made Fun Of
It's often said in youth group circles that the worst that can happen if you share your faith with someone is that they'll laugh at you. Really, though, that's bad enough, isn't it? Who wants to be mocked or made fun of for their beliefs? Christians never do that.
5. Ezra Levant Rants About Something
The "rebel commander" and his offense du jour give wonderful self-pity breaks for Canadian Christians. I'm sure the US has their own equivalent (Fox News?). There's nothing like taking isolated incidents and painting a broad brush conspiracy to marginalize or attack all Christians, to make us feel appropriately threatened and justified in defending ourselves. We should be grateful to people like him for pointing out how persecuted we are, when we otherwise might not have noticed.
6. We Are Held Accountable For What The Bible Says
The Bible says things that people disagree with. That is because they are sweaty heathen sinners who don't know better. Sometimes that means that our beliefs require that say things or we have to live in ways that they find offensive. Since our beliefs are the right ones and their beliefs are wrong, if their beliefs require them to say or do things that make us uncomfortable or feel "attacked," that shouldn't be allowed. We're the only ones who can do that.
Yes, there was a sneer on my face as I wrote those things. And yes, I actually feel bad about that. I struggle with posting this, because I feel like anyone who agrees with me already knows, and anyone who doesn't agree with me isn't going to be swayed by it. Sometimes the Internet is great for venting though, so at least there's that.
If you're still reading this far and haven't shut the tab or jumped to the comments, the takeaway I want to leave is this: There is a difference between Christians being persecuted and A Christian being persecuted and YOU being persecuted. Beyond that, I want to say there's a difference between things being mildly inconvenient and uncomfortable for you in a distant way and being persecuted. However you want to work your own definition, I can tell you that it's wrong.
The reason that I know that is this: The persecuted Church grows. Always. It can't be stopped, and when we are "persecuted for righteousness sake," it witnesses to the world in a way that draws them to Christ. If we're persecuted for being jerks, that's not the same thing.
A Funeral for Default Christianity
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Default Christianity. At least I hope so. It's been hanging on for so long it's hard to believe that it can ever die. I want to be at the funeral just so I can take a good, hard look in the casket. Default Christianity showed up at a family reunion one day, ate the food, slept on the couch, and after a while everyone just assumed that it must be someone's cousin that no one recognized. It showed up year after year until we believed that it was part of the family. It learned the family stories and picked up the family way of talking, but the truth is that it was never part of the family.
Recent news reports have been citing a Pew Research Study that says, among other things, that in America Atheism and Agnosticism are on the rise and Christianity is on the downturn to the tune of 8% over the past seven years. The percentage of people surveyed that identify themselves as Christian has fallen from ~79% to ~71%. "Christianity is in sharp decline," they say. Christians see this and are running around with their hands in the air—here's proof positive that the world is going to hell in a handbasket. Atheists are rejoicing—people are coming to their senses. Christianity in the West is dying. They're putting religion to death!
Is it, though? Those numbers are saying something very different to me.
I don't believe that 8% drop represents the loss of a single point of Christianity. In fact, I think that the 71% is still an incredibly soft number. Look at it this way: If we're walking around town, and seven out of ten people are actually committed Christians, our world looks pretty good. If seven out of ten people were Christian, I'd be incredibly excited. I'd also wonder what I was doing here as a pastor. Everything I preached would be preaching to the choir.
Honestly, though, I think it's obvious to everyone that seven years ago, eight out of ten Americans were not Christian. Today, I think it's pretty clear that seven out of ten Americans aren't followers of Jesus Christ. In fact, I'd be pretty surprised if seven out of ten people in our churches are Christian. Christianity isn't dying. If there's a decline, it's not anything new. What's happening is that the number of people who say they're Christians is declining, and that's a very different thing. I'd even go so far as to say it's a good thing.
I'd be pretty surprised if seven out of ten people in our CHURCHES are Christian.
So what's going on? Shocked, SHOCKED we are to find that gambling is going on here. The dirty little secret of American Christianity is being revealed: Many Christians aren't Christian. The big numbers were great for making ourselves feel better, or giving weight to our political arguments, or the vague prestige of being the "dominant" religion, but deep down, I think we all knew they weren't real. At least everyone that didn't think that coming to church on Christmas Eve and—if pressed—saying that Christmas is about Jesus, and having neither of those things make a tangible impact on your life made you a Christian knew.
The truth is that much of that 79% were Christian by default. They weren't anything else and they didn't feel like they weren't Christian, so they checked the box. It was like a more-true-than-not-true answer that cost them nothing. Their parents said they were Christian. Their neighbors said that they were Christian. Their politicians said they were Christian. They didn't look any different, so they must be Christian.
They aren't checking the box anymore, and that scares us.
Where some people once saw prestige and membership in a dominant club, they now see more prestige in being areligious. There's not the same social pressure to be a "believer". These are people that are going to jump on the popularity train whichever way it's going. They're not "Christian" anymore, but nothing has really changed. I don't think they're really atheist, either, just popularist.
Other people are just becoming more and more willing to actually define what they believe. They were default Christians because that was all there was for them. They either weren't able because they didn't see a viable alternative, or they hadn't really thought through what they said they believed. When they dug in, they found that what they said they believed didn't line up with what they lived out, or what they wanted to believe, and they said so.
I really believe that those are the 8% that have dropped. I also think we need to see at least another 20% go.
We shouldn't be afraid when we see these numbers drop; we should be rejoicing. There's three big reasons for this. The first is that, if we're people of truth, we want to see the numbers reflect reality. Artificially inflated numbers should bother us. In fact, WE should be the first ones calling them out. The second is that, if the numbers keep going the direction they are, it means that the Church might soon be free to be the Church. Without being weighed down by vague cultural expectations, or people that want to be along for the ride without any of the cost, we can follow Christ. Cultural Christianity—Christianity by default—has been an anchor that keeps the church stagnant and uncommitted, even irrelevant.
The transforming power and presence of Jesus Christ isn't going anywhere, nor are the people who have experienced that transformation. The third reason is wrapped up in that. When the numbers line up with reality, we can see clearly the multitudes who really need to know Christ. There are so many people—Default Christians—that we pass by on the streets and church picnics and ignore. We think they're "saved" or whatever, in the group. We lament that they aren't doing their part or that they aren't living up to our expectations, but we never stop to consider that even though they check the box, they still have yet to know Jesus. These are the unreached people in our pews.
Maybe if they're out of our pews we might be moved to reach them.
So let's let Default Christianity die. It was nice while it lasted, and definitely convenient, but its time has passed. Over and over again, the Church has found that convenient Christianity has been cancerous. Maybe we should be looking at those numbers not as a sign of overall health and strength of our faith, but more like BMI. There is a point where the higher number is just showing fat.


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Leupold Illuminated Mil Dot
Leupold is constantly coming out with new models in their Mark 4 tactical lineup, and one of the new models they came out with for 2006 was the 3.5-10x40mm with M2 knobs and earth brown anodized finish from the factory. The M2 knobs are very interesting and I have wanted to take a look at them closely for a while and the only LR scope they are available on happened to come in earth brown, so a few things were worth reviewing.
Leupold Mark 4 scopes have been reviewed by many people, many times, though I just realized I have never done an official write-up on one. I am not sure why, I have several and have used many others over the years. I suspect I'll have to do another write-up soon on one of the other ones we have here. But, because most everyone is aware of the excellent reputation that Leupold mark 4 scopes have, I will not go into the little details about the scope and optics itself. It is sufficient to say, the optics are OUTSTANDING, the adjustments precise, and the quality top notch. The picture above looking through the scope does not give it justice, and should not be used to show the quality of the glass, it is far superior to that photo. Now that we have that taken care of, we can focus on the other unique things about this particular mark 4 model.


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A rest day on a rainy day in Tuscany can be a boring day, but when you have a comfy sofa and a box full of TV series to work your way through it can be quite a nice day.
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Luckily we don't have too many rainy days out here, so for it to fall on a rest day is like magic. For one you don't have to sit around sweating all day, as with the rain comes cooler temperatures, which is a nice relief. After a busy few weeks, and disturbed sleep thanks to jet lag, it's nice to take your foot off the gas and totally relax.
After returning from California two weeks ago I have been like a zombie walking around. I thought I had cracked it on the very first day; I managed a big nine-hour sleep undisturbed on the first night. But then the jet lag kicked in and, just for good measure, stuck around.
It was hard getting to sleep as my body was in race mode, and then trying to get out of bed was like waking up for a 4am flight. It just wasn't happening. I must have left my legs in California, as they defiantly weren't with me for the first week, that's for sure.
Slowly I got back into my rhythm, pulling myself out of bed earlier seemed to be the key, but my legs were still asleep for the first hour of each road ride. Once I had given myself a week to get over the travel and hit the reset button, I set about doing some proper training again.
I had a short visit to the UK where I managed to get out on the old stomping ground even though I wasn't stomping that much. It's what I needed: a good, hard day taking a bit of a beating from the guys whilst team-mate Russell Downing was in the pack in the little ring. That's the ride that broke the seal and through my aching legs I could feel them coming back to life. Two more good days for this little three-day block and I felt I was back to where I left off.
Back to sunny Tuscany, or so I thought, as I was greeted with storm clouds, another three-day block was on the cards. To my pleasure I woke up to bright blue, sunny skies. Seeming to time it perfectly, I finished my rides in the sun and when I put my bike in the garage and got into my apartment it was well and truly throwing it down. Something very satisfying knowing you have just dodged a thunderstorm.
Sitting on my sofa with a good week in the legs, I feel more like the rider I left in California. Now it's time to make the most of my day off, stick on another episode of Prison Break and put my feet up.
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This 35-million-year-old fossil is no ordinary discovery in the field of paleontology. This unique species, Thyrohyrax may have used a balloon-like structural chamber, shaped their bizarre jaws to produce sound. To make this finding, Duke University paleontologists measured hundreds of specimens of the fossil mammal.
The species is recovered from the fossil beds of Egypt's Fayum Province. What led to this conclusion is that the male of this presently extinct species had oversized, swollen lower jaws thast was shaped much like a banana.
If predicted correctly, the Thyrohyrax is the only mammals that produced sound with the help of such a skeletal structure ever found! Some dinosaurs are thought to have used similar sound-producing mechanisms, but did not have such a structure.
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The Latest: Austrian official says EU can't rely on Turkey
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on Europe's response to the inflow of asylum-seekers and migrants to the continent (all times local):
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Austria's defense minister is urging European Union nations to make new plans for stemming the inflow of migrants, saying he does not expect a deal with Turkey meant to solve the problem to hold.
Defense Minister Hans Peter Doskozil spoke to reporters Monday after meeting with his counterparts from Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia and Slovakia.
Turkey has agreed to take back migrants who land in Greece in exchange for 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) and other EU commitments.
But Doskozil says all the ministers see a need "to prepare for what happens on the day after the deal between Europe and Turkey fails."
He also criticized Turkey's push to stifle dissent following a coup attempt, saying "red lines have been crossed multiple times."
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A top European Union official says refugees cannot pick and choose where to be lodged in Europe and that they have a responsibility to go where space is available.
EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Monday that "it's outrageous" and "not acceptable for refugees in Greece and Italy to refuse to take the plane for destinations other than Germany."
Juncker said some EU governments are willing to accept refugees from overwhelmed Greece and Italy, "but there are very few refugees who agree to be relocated."
The EU launched a relocation plan in September 2015 to redistribute among its members 160,000 refugees from the countries most impacted by the arrival of large numbers of refugees. More than a year later, only about 7,000 people have been moved.


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Application Process and Deadlines
COVID-19 Response
As we continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 virus and receive thoughtful feedback from educators in our community, the Cooke Foundation has extended the Young Scholars Program application deadline to April 15, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Time. We will continue to do our best to support applicants during this time, and remain committed to our schedule of reviewing all applications and notifying scholarship recipients in the fall of 2020.
We understand that many schools may still be closed on April 15, but we hope the extended deadline will give students time to complete as much of their application as possible.
Cooke Foundation staff are currently working remotely and request that all inquiries are sent via email to accommodate this adjustment. We are currently able to respond within two to three business days to inquiries sent to email@example.com. Our online chat support will resume closer to the deadline.
How do my parent(s)/legal guardian(s) complete and submit the Parent Information Form(s)?
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation requires every applicant's parents/legal guardian(s) to submit a Parent Information Form as part of their application for the Cooke Young Scholars Program. This requirement may include a Non-custodial Parent Information Form in addition to the Custodial Parent Form if the applicant's parents are divorced, separated, or were never married. The non-custodial form is required, however, the Cooke Foundation may waive the form in rare cases. When you submit a waiver form, your non-custodial parent form checklist item status will be updated to "waived" in our records. This does not mean that submission of the form has been waived; this means the material has been waived for the purpose of completing your application by the deadline. The Cooke Foundation may reach out for additional information or the Non-custodial Parent Information Form after the deadline. A link to the form is available here.
How do I submit my supporting documents and when are they due?
All application materials are required to be submitted via our online application by 12:00 p.m. EST on April 15, 2020. Some materials, such as report cards and test score reports, will need to be uploaded to the application account for it to be considered complete.
What kind of student writing is required in the application?
The Young Scholars Program application requires students to respond to four short answer questions each limited to 200 words in length, and one essay question limited to 500 words in length. These responses must be the student's own writing. The questions are as follows:
- What is one academic or extracurricular interest you have pursued outside of school, and how did you go about exploring this interest? (short answer)
- You are asked to join a social action committee in your town. Your task is to work with elected officials on issues of importance to your community. What primary issue do you think needs to be discussed and why? (short answer –borrowed from University of Connecticut's Interest-A-Lyzer assessment)
- Tell us about a time when you persisted through a challenge. What encouraged or motivated you to carry on?(short answer)
- Describe one or two personal strengths or passions you would utilize to help others, then tell us why you chose those characteristics. (short answer)
- Briefly describe a stimulating educational experience of yours (for example, a book you read, a paper you wrote, or a project you completed). Then share what you learned from that experience and how it has shaped future plans for your education. (essay option 1)
- You have the opportunity to plan an educational trip anywhere you choose. Where would you go and why? What would you do while visiting there?Remember in your response that this is not a vacation –the purpose of the trip is to gain a unique educational experience. (essay option 2 –borrowed from University of Connecticut's Interest-A-Lyzer assessment)
What does a complete application include?
A complete application will contain the following materials:
- Student Application: Includes demographic information about applicant and family, and academic information such as grades and test scores, activities and awards, and writing.
- Parent/Guardian Form(s): Includes information from parent(s)/guardian(s) about applicant and household, as well as self-reported adjusted gross income. If applicable, we also require a form from the student's non-custodial parent(s)/guardian(s).
- Standardized Test Scores: Most recent score report (6th grade) from state standardized testing; may also include score reports from above-level testing through a regional talent center.
- Report cards from 6th and 7th grade.
- Academic Recommendation: From a teacher in a core academic subject (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies/History, Foreign Language).
- Personal Recommendation: From a mentor, coach, or a second teacher/instructor who is not a family member.
When will the recommender know that it is time to submit the recommendation?
Recommenders will receive an email with instructions about completing the recommendation form. It is the applicant's responsibility to monitor the status of your application and follow up with your recommenders to be sure they have received the instructions and completed their online forms.
How does the recommender submit a recommendation?
Applicants will enter the recommender's email address and contact information in the application. The recommender will then receive an email with instructions and a link to the recommendation form they will complete and submit. When the form is complete, they will click the "Submit" button and a message will appear requesting confirmation that the form is ready to submit. When they click "Yes," a confirmation screen will appear to verify the form has been submitted. The recommender will also receive a confirmation email.
How long does the recommender have to submit their recommendation form?
Recommenders have until the application deadline of April 15, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST to submit their form. We encourage applicants to monitor the status of their application and communicate with their recommenders to make sure they successfully submit the form on time.
Can my recommender submit a letter of recommendation instead of or in addition to completing the online form?
No, the only acceptable recommendation for this application is the online form. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of or in addition to the online form.
What happens if an application is incomplete or is submitted after the deadline?
Applications must be submitted by the deadline of April 15, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Do I have to finish my application all at once, or can I save it and come back later?
You can save your application by clicking the Continue button at the bottom of the page, or navigating to another section of the application using the dashboard on the left of the screen. This will allow you to return to it at a later time to continue or update as desired. You can return to your application as often as needed until you submit it or the deadline has passed. If you close your browser window without using the Continue button, the information entered on that page will not be saved.
I forgot my User ID or password.
On the Log In/Register page, click the "Forgot your password?" link. To reset your password, enter the email address associated with your account and the applicant's birthdate and click the "Submit" button. You will receive an email with a link to reset your password. If you need additional help, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 800-941-3300.
How do I change my password or Username?
If you would like to reset your password, go to the Log In/Register page, click the "Forgot your password?" link, and follow the online instructions.
How do I properly log out?
Before you log out, always click the "Continue" button found at the bottom of every page of the application. This will ensure your application progress has been saved. When you are ready to log out and exit your account, use the "Logout" button at the top right of the screen. You will be able to return to the application to continue and update as frequently as desired until you submit your application or the deadline has passed.
Are there any costs or fees associated with applying for Cooke Scholarships?
There is no cost or fee associated with completing and submitting a Cooke Scholarship application.
Who do I contact with questions regarding the scholarship application process?
- Questions about the Common App: appsupport.commonapp.org
- Questions about the program and eligibility firstname.lastname@example.com
- Questions about the Common App for Transfer: https://help.liaisonedu.com/The_Common_App_Help_Center and email@example.com
- Questions about the program and eligibility firstname.lastname@example.com
- Questions about the application, program and eligibility email@example.com
How do I obtain the application?
The application for the Young Scholars Program is online only and will be posted on the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website. If you do not have internet access, contact the regional talent center that conducts outreach in your state for assistance.
- Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia: Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY), Melissa House, (410) 735-6232 or email@example.com.
- Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee: Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), Judith Elsey, (919) 668-9134 or email@example.com
- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin: Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD), Tammie Stewart, (847) 491-3782 or email@example.com.
- Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming: Center for Bright Kids (CBK), Dr. Amy Rushneck, (303) 428-2634 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
What is the role of the Talent Centers?
The Cooke Foundation collaborates with regional talent centers to conduct outreach for the Young Scholars Program and also provide avenues for above-grade level testing. While applicants are not required to be talent center program participants in order to apply to the Young Scholars Program, the Cooke Foundation encourages applicants to enroll in the talent search with their regional talent center. More information can be found here. If you have questions about applying to the Young Scholars Program, please contact the talent center affiliated with your state and the outreach staff at the center will assist you with your questions.
Selection Process
What are the selection criteria?
The Cooke Foundation reviews each application individually with the assistance of a committee of education experts. The Foundation selects Cooke Young Scholars using the criteria below. While all criteria are important, the Foundation pays particular attention to the first two.
- Academic ability and achievement: Strong academic record, academic awards and honors, and substantive assessments by educators providing confidential letters of recommendation. We consider grades, standardized test scores, participation in available honors or advanced courses, commitment to learning, and work ethic.
- Demonstrate unmet financial need: Your family income does not exceed $95,000.The median family income of entering Cooke Young Scholars last year was approximately $43,000.
- Persistence: Perseverance and resilience when faced with challenges, ability to set and remain focused on goals, and work ethic.
- Leadership: Positively influencing others and taking initiative in various circumstances (family, community, school, church, etc.).
- Service to others: Purposeful and meaningful commitment to others, which may be evidenced by participation in volunteer/community service activities.
How many Cooke Young Scholars are selected?
The number of scholars selected may vary from year to year. In 2019, 60 Cooke Young Scholars were selected.
Am I eligible to apply?
To be considered for the Young Scholars Program, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Grade level: Entering 8th grade in the fall of 2020.
- Academics: Since the beginning of 6th grade, have earned grades of all or mostly A's in school with no C's or below in core academic subjects (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies/History, Foreign Language).
- Income: Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year's cohort of new Young Scholars had a median family income of approximately $43,000.
- Location: Reside in the U.S. or a U.S. territory and plan to attend high school in the U.S.
When and how are the scholarship winners announced?
All applicants, whether selected for the scholarship or not, are notified by email in late summer. Recipients' names will not be published by the Cooke Foundation.
What the Scholarship Covers
What opportunities and support do Cooke Young Scholars receive?
The Young Scholars Program provides educational and college advising as well as financial support for academic and extracurricular enrichment from 8th grade through high school. Beginning in 8th grade, Cooke Young Scholars:
- Participate in high-quality academic and extracurricular opportunities in their local community, on college campuses, and around the globe.
- Develop the knowledge, talents, and leadership skills to be significant contributors.
- Set and reach academic and talent goals that will prepare them to be competitive, well-informed applicants for our nation's best colleges and universities.
Each receives a unique combination of opportunities that may include:
- Guidance in selecting a high school and, if necessary, support in applying to a private or magnet high school.
- Summer academic or enrichment programs.
- Computers, software, or other learning technology.
- Specialized support in music, art, science, math, or other subjects.
- Connection with a nationwide community of Cooke Young Scholars.
- Resources for career exploration and mentoring.
- College counseling.
As a Cooke Young Scholar, what is expected of me?
The Foundation expects each Cooke Young Scholar and their family to communicate at least once every four to six weeks and work closely with their designated educational adviser to develop and follow an annual Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). The Foundation also expects each Young Scholar to think big, work hard, and:
- Maintain a strong academic record (As and Bs in an unweighted GPA calculation) while taking an appropriately challenging course load.
- Act with honesty and personal integrity.
- Demonstrate character and leadership.
- Be concerned about and engaged in their community.
- Maintain a good disciplinary record.
- Participate in residential summer programs.
- Follow through with the opportunities and services outlined in their ILP.
- Do their best to take the steps that lead to achieving their ILP goals.
- Attend Welcome Weekend and First Summer with their Cohort (students admitted in the same year) during the summer before 9th grade.
- Attend a summer experience focusing on college search and readiness during the summer before 12th grade.
- Work cooperatively with Foundation staff.
These responsibilities are outlined in a letter of commitment included in the award packet, signed by the Cooke Young Scholar and the scholar's parent(s) or guardian(s). Families and Cooke Young Scholars discuss program expectations in depth with the educational adviser prior to signing.
As a parent/guardian of a Cooke Young Scholar, what is expected of me?
We expect parent(s)/guardian(s) of Cooke Young Scholars to partner and communicate regularly with their educational advisers. Together, we build a strong support network and help Cooke Young Scholars think big, work hard, and achieve. Here are a few ways parent(s)/guardian(s) partner with us:
- Be sure your scholar communicates with their educational adviser regularly.
- Communicate with the educational adviser about potential academic opportunities and plans for your student.
- Celebrate your scholar's academic, extracurricular, and personal accomplishments with his/her educational adviser.
- Check that your scholar submits his/her school-issued report card promptly upon request.
- Submit program renewals, forms, including tax forms and supporting documents, during the renewal process in a timely manner.
What should Cooke Young Scholars and their families expect from the educational adviser?
Educational advisers work closely with a group of approximately 35 Young Scholars in grades eight to twelve. They collaborate with the scholar and family, providing options, asking questions, and offering input to help:
- Select a high school.
- Plan an appropriately challenging four-year academic course load.
- Improve time management and study skills.
- Set academic, talent, and personal goals each year.
- Construct a yearly Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) that connects services to the Scholar's goals.
- Research educational opportunities and services.
- Develop talents and expertise.
- Navigate the educational system.
- Troubleshoot challenges.
- Achieve academic and extracurricular goals.
- Prepare to thrive in our nation's top-performing colleges.
What is an Individual Learning Plan (ILP)?
Created to help each Cooke Young Scholar meet their academic and extracurricular goals, an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) is a map of the annual educational opportunities funded by the Foundation.
ILPs are designed to help scholars develop and nurture academic skills, explore passions and interests, and stretch outside of their comfort zone. Cooke Young Scholars experience opportunities that may include:
- Residential summer programs
- School expenses
- Music, art, or athletic lessons and supplies
- Books and magazines
- Software and technology
- Distance learning courses
- Internships
- Conferences
- Travel opportunities
Who decides what is included in a Cooke Young Scholar's ILP?
The educational adviser works closely with the scholar, their family, and others to understand the abilities, talents, and goals of each Cooke Young Scholar. Educational advisers then develop individualized recommendations that can move the scholar toward those goals. Family input is carefully considered, and parent(s) or guardian(s) always have the right to decline any recommendation. The Young Scholars Program Manager and other staff work directly with the educational adviser to assure that a realistic, balanced plan is presented to the scholar and family.
How can I use the scholarship?
While Cooke Young Scholars are selected in the 8th grade, funding for services does not begin until the summer before 9th grade. Successful Cooke Young Scholars use the scholarship to nurture academic skills, explore passions and interests, and stretch outside of their comfort zone. Cooke Young Scholars also make the most of their relationship with their educational adviser to learn how to set goals, make educational decisions, maximize opportunities, succeed in high school and prepare for college.
Does the Young Scholars Program primarily provide boarding school scholarships?
No, the primary purpose of the program is to find challenging educational experiences for high school students. In some cases this includes support for private boarding school. Educational advisers work with Cooke Young Scholars and their families to determine the suitability of their local public or magnet schools. Where suitable local school opportunities are available, scholarship funds will be used to enhance local educational opportunities through distance learning courses, summer programs, and other services.
How long will scholarship support continue?
The Young Scholars Program is designed to support students from 8th grade through senior year of high school. Each school year, the Foundation evaluates Cooke Young Scholars through a renewal process. Assuming program expectations are met by the scholar and family, the scholarship support continues through senior year of high school.
Are there any mandatory requirements?
During the summer before 9th grade, Cooke Young Scholars are required to participate in the Foundation-sponsored Young Scholars Welcome Weekend and First Summer experience. In the summer before 12th grade, Cooke Young Scholars are required to participate with their Cohort (students admitted in the same year) in a program focusing on college search and readiness on a college campus.
Cooke Young Scholars also participate in summer enrichment programs in 10th and 11th grade, which include residential placement away from home. Cooke Young Scholars are expected to communicate and work closely with their designated Foundation educational adviser.
How can I receive more information about the Foundation and the Young Scholars Program?
Are you a student applying to our scholarships? Click here to sign up and receive important information.
Are you a parent, guardian, or family member supporting your family member's educational goals? Click here to sign up and receive more information.
Are you a counselor or educator working with students at a school, college, or community-based organization? Click here to sign up and receive more information.
Who was Jack Kent Cooke?
Mr. Cooke was a philanthropist, businessman, and devotee of learning and the arts who left the bulk of his estate to establish the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation to help students of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education.
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Hey Arnold!, which premiered in 1996, celebrates its 20th anniversary today (Oct. 7). The Nickelodeon series was loved by kids and adults alike, thanks to the eclectic characters, realistic storylines and overall fun nature, leaving an undeniable legacy we '90s kids love so much. Next year, a new movie will arrive.
To commemorate Hey Arnold!'s 20th anniversary, Fuse spoke to the show's creator, Craig Bartlett, 59, who has since started the shows Dinosaur Train and this year's new series Ready Jet Go! He also wrote on Rugrats and Sid the Science Kid.
Fuse: I've always wanted to know how the idea for Hey Arnold! came about. What inspired you to create this show?
Craig Bartlett: I'd been a clay animator for Will Vinton in Portland, and when I came to L.A. I went to work on Pee-wee's Playhouse. They had me work on the Penny cartoon, which was also claymation. As soon as that job ended, I'd only been in L.A. for a little while and was like, "I'm unemployed, I should make up a character of my own." So the first summer that I got here, I made my first Arnold short. I don't know if you know, but the first three shorts were also claymation in the Penny style. I thought it would be funny to do me as a little kid. In those first shorts, he doesn't even say anything, he was just a huge daydreamer.
So I had those when I went to work on Rugrats in 1990. I got to know the Nickelodeon executives, so when it came time to do my own show I already had those Arnold shorts. So the series kind of grew out from the fact that I had this Arnold character. In them, you can see Helga and Harold. Some of the other kids in the series already existed by then, and I basically fleshed it out into a more complete world. The thing that I wanted to add was the urban setting, and I was thinking it would be cool to do an ensemble cast like Charlie Brown. I was a big fan of those specials when I was a kid. So I thought I'd make it like that, except I'd make it really urban and make the cast a bit more diverse.
"We thought the show was good, but it didn't seem any more or less remarkable than any of the other shows being made."
Did you name or model any of the characters based on your family or friends?
My brother-in-law Matt Groening [ed note: creator of The Simpsons!] told me to be careful not to name anyone in my family because it gets complicated, so I took that advice to heart. So none of the characters are named after anyone specifically. I used to always say the girl characters, or mostly Helga, was kind of an amalgam of all the girls I had crushes on or had crushes on me. That was definitely my experience when I was a kid. Unrequited love was the theme of my childhood [laughs].
Is there a
certain character that you identify with the most?
Well, Arnold, for sure. You know how they just did that thing on Facebook, like which three fictional characters you base yourself off of? So I did that and someone said, "Hey, how come none of those are Arnold?" I thought that would be cheating, but then I did the Hey Arnold! Version. So those are Arnold, Helga and Olga.
Wait, why
Olga? I wouldn't have expected that!
Well Olga is a drama queen, you know? And I'm a little bit of a drama queen too. And Helga and Arnold for obvious reasons, because I think they're yin and yang. They really do complete each other, they are soul mates.
Do you ever
look back at the series and think, "Oh my god, I didn't think this would make
such an impact"?
Oh for sure, it's really amazing! We thought the show was good, but it didn't seem any more or less remarkable than any of the other shows being made. So to see it have such great staying power, and to see the fans that were Arnold's age when the show was new grow up and become artists and animators and write really eloquently about it, is astounding. I didn't see it coming at all, because we made it for kids who were six to 11. So they had a limited ability to give me feedback on Nick Online in the '90s when it was still pretty primitive. So it's really cool to see the love of the show grow up.
What I love most about the show is how relatable the characters are, because I felt they
were kids just like me. Was it your goal to make the cast so diverse?
Yeah, absolutely. I really wanted to make the show reflect when I lived in Los Angeles in the mid '90s. It was such a gumbo of ethnicities in one amazing city. That same vibe of all these different cultures coming together. So I thought a modern urban classroom would reflect that. It's idealized of course, because there's only about 12 kids in the classroom, but that's just the practicality of making a cartoon show. So I definitely wanted it to be ethnically diverse, and I thought it would be a cool move.
I wanted to
dig into some of the fan theories. I saw one where people think the show is
actually centered around Helga, and another theory saying Arnold's grandparents
are his real parents.
That's a weird one! [laughs] The thing that bugs me most about it is when somebody puts up a theory, it gets repeated a few times on the internet, and then people think it's true. If they really want to find out, all they have to do is ask me. Somebody theorized that when Pigeon Man jumped off the building, that it was a suicide. So I find myself strenuously having to say, "No, that never happened." I was sitting with Joe Purdy working on the script, and we never intended that. We based his speech on Tom Joad from The Grapes of Wrath. He was gonna fly off and help pigeons everywhere. He wasn't committing suicide. Some of those internet theories are a little nuts. I've been regularly posting art from the show for the past few years as we got closer to the reality of making The Jungle Movie. And somebody wrote on my page, "That's a suicide show." Weirdly, the guy persisted that me saying it wasn't didn't matter! There's a kind of strange, stubborn quality to the internet behavior. I kind of wish people would get their facts straight.
"We figured Mr. Simmons was a gay character without having to make a big deal of out it, or have it be a special episode or anything like that."
Are there any favorite episodes that you loved working on?
The half-hour specials are all favorites of mine, like "Parents Day" and "Journal." They were meant to set up the story of Arnold's missing parents that The Jungle Movie addresses. I also think the Christmas episode is really great, and I love "School Play," where Helga confesses to Lila that she loves Arnold.
I love "What's
Opera, Arnold?" That's one of my favorites.
Oh, thank you! Yeah, the opera one was a blast. It was our very most fun episode to record because all the kids got to sing their guts out. I also am a fan of "Helga on the Couch," because that's one where we show why Helga is the way she is. And I think that was a fun thing you could do when you have a couple of episodes under your belt, where she tells a therapist how she feels. That was a cool thing to do.
Say the
show was set in present day: would there be any current issues you would
include in the storyline?
One of the cool things about cartoons is they're kind of evergreen. So you try not to be too topical. But as we make the show, you always want it to have a contemporary feel. Nothing's really changed that much in The Jungle Movie, since they're just a year older.
I was reading an article where you say Mr. Simmons and Eugene are gay characters.
Were you afraid of taking that risk, because it was a kids' show?
Yeah, some of the thing we would just show and wouldn't say. We figured Mr. Simmons was a gay character without having to make a big deal of out it, or have it be a special episode or anything like that. Dan Butler, who plays Simmons, is gay. But the main thing about him is that he's a great teacher and really passionate. So it was just part of the show's fabric. And then you have Eugene. We figured he's not gay yet because he's still a kid. But he will be when he grows up!
Were there any episodes or certain scenes that you wish you did differently? Or are you satisfied with your work?
It's funny, because there would be episodes where I'd go, "Oh, that didn't come out so hot." Or I'd think, "I wish I'd written it better or we'd drawn it better." But I always try to remember that every episode, even the one that you think is the worst, is somebody's favorite. At this point especially—since the show has been out for so long—as far as some people are concerned, all the episodes are great. If they love them, maybe there is something to them that I'm not seeing. I should just relax.
Are there characters you cut from the show that you wish you'd kept?
As we went along, we brought along characters and they just worked. For example, Sid and Stinky are a couple favorites of mine just because the kids who played them are so funny. As the episodes went along, we got more opportunities for them to do different things in their relationship. Sam Gifaldi, who played Sid, was really hilarious at having a big breakdown and cry. So we just kept writing episodes where Sid falls apart, and it was so fun to work on. Basically in five seasons of 100-plus episodes, I got the opportunity to do whatever I wanted.
Listen to an episode of Fuse's Besterday podcast that celebrates the iconic series for its 20th anniversary:


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Balika Vadhu 16th March 2013 Written Episode Update
Balika Vadhu 16th March 2013 Written Episode, Balika Vadhu 16th March 2013 Written Update
Daadisa (DS) says its great when everyone from both families are together like this. The Shekhars should come to BH every Sunday. Some of the Shekhars look awkward especially as Sumi suggests that at least AnSh should visit as they are living in same place. Shiv says he has a complaint – they only want to see their Anandi not Shiv. DS says they think of AnSh as one. Shiv promises to come every holiday when Sanchi spills the truth of AnSh move to Jaitsar. All Shocked!
DS asks whether Shiv can refuse transfer. Shiv says he can, but that would be against the practice and training of civil service. Juniors are taught to follow the orders of their senior officers. Sumi says that means AnandI(A) will leave her…leave everyone. Shiv tells them they have to leave next week. CM says at first they were happy about the transfer to Udaipur, but now they feel selfish. DS and Bhairon try to ease the situation and understand. DS hugs Anandi and wishes a happy married life for her.
Later on after Shekhars leave
DS says that she used to console herself with the thought Anandi was still in Jaitsar if not with them. JaGAT wants to see if they can stop the transfer. DS says no – A needs to connect with the family she will be spending the rest of her life with. Sumi disagrees that the Shekhars can love Anandi as much as them and they should make the effort to keep her there. DS says that this is the reet (norm -practice)… you have to say farewell to girls eventually. She tells everyone to not express their sadness with Anandi. To send of her with happiness.
AnSh on Circuit House Roof
Shiv says that he didn't want to tell Anandi about the transfer as he was scared of seeing her like this. Anandi says she sees Jaitsar so clearly…that even if someone left her blindfolded in the middle of it she would know where everything was. She says she doesn't know how she will manage to be so far away from home for so long…then wiping her tears suggests her thoughts are childish.
CLICHE Alert Shiv tells her its not childish to share feelings – pain is reduced through sharing. Anandi slowly grabs shiv's left biceps and rest her head on him. She asserts that though she shared her pain with him, she won't show it to the Singhs but enjoy every moment that they remain in Jaitsar. She will leave with a smile so they become happy seeing her happy. Shiv gently rests his right hand on her left hand, which is around his bicep. He says she has her own way of dealing with grief and thinks of others before herself, so she can't be wrong. To himself, Shiv thinks J's cliched dialogue — he will give her unimaginable happiness in Udaipur – Sapno ka Ghar
VoiceOver: Though family separation is part n parcel of life even the thought of such separation makes people sad and apprehensive.
Precap: Dr. Jekyll is upset he won't be able to see his kacha pyaar if she moves to Udaipur
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Employees, employers and the government have all become very aware of the effects on health of the work environment. As a result, this subject area is rapidly developing with recent changes in legislation, sampling and measurement methods, as well as a new emphasis on the psychological impact of work, and the importance of an appropriate work-life balance.
The purpose of this book is to provide a clear and concise account of the principles of occupational hygiene and, as such, it is suitable for students studying for degree courses in this subject and for the MFOM. It is also suitable for occupational physicians and nurses, to safety representatives and to trade unionists.
This edition sees the introduction of nine new chapters covering recently emerged topics such as work/life balance, work organisation and pyschological issues.


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Here's our latest video of the abandoned Merchiston hospital.
Merchiston Hospital was a hospital for mental health descended from Broadfield Hospital which was opened in 1925 and catered for mentally deficient men. Broadstone House was purchased by Paisley Burgh in 1929 to accommodate mentally deficient females and juveniles. Broadfield and Broadstone were administered as a single hospital. In 1946, Broadfield was sold to the Port Glasgow Town Council, who cleared the site. Paisley Burgh bought Merchiston House as a replacement and patients were moved there in 1948. This facility was known as Broadfield Hospital, Merchiston Unit. In 1958 two new wings were added providing an extra 70 beds. In 1979 Merchiston was redeveloped with four 30-bedded units built to a modern bungalow design. In 1948, with the advent of the National Health Service, the management of Broadfield (including the Merchiston Unit) was assumed by the Board of Management for Greenock and District Hospitals. In 1974 it passed into the care of the Inverclyde District of the Argyll and Clyde Board. The hospital closed in 2007-2008 with patients being moved to neighboring hospitals.
More information here: http://www.archives.gla.ac.uk/gghb/collects/ac44.html


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Actress Danai Gurira Dishes On Growing Up In Zimbabwe
When she is not starring in the hit stage show 'Eclipsed' along side Kenyan beauty Lupita Nyong'o then Danai Gurira is probably winning the African Diaspora's Person of the Year Award. The Zimbabwean actress recently sat down with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show for light-hearted interview.
If you have ever wondered what it is like to spend Christmas in Zimbabwe then, watch Danai as she chats all about it
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This review of My Neighbour Totoro has been kindly written by Sydney screenwriter and film critic, Chris Elena. Please check out his great blog for more of his work.
Thanks Chris!
My Neighbour Totoro is the 2nd film in our Miyazaki Month, and my (Sam's) personal favourite. It is the third film released by Studio Ghibli and also the third film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It currently sits at 90% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and is currently at #170 on the IMDB Top 250 movies list.
Check out Chris's review after the jump!
Satsuki and Mei and their university professor father move into a remote, dilapidated home in rural Japan so they can all be closer to the hospital their mother's staying in. Satsuki is 10 and Mei is 4, they're both curious and exuberant. As they settle into their new rundown home, they begin discovering little creatures in and around their house which is surrounded by a large beautiful forest. At first they see dust creatures which inhabit their entire house before Mei, Satsuki and their father moved in and upon further exploration of the surrounding forrest, Mei discovers a group of fantastical creatures known as totoro's. Mei, through her curiosity and fascination with the rabbit-eared creatures befriends them, with the totoro's. Mei, when waiting for their father to come home, introduces the totoro's to Satsuki and from this moment on, a friendship blossoms. The totoro's keep the girls safe and help them along the way in discovering the facts of life and death as well as the nature of friendship and family.
Hayao Miyazaki's 1988 animated classic, as you would've guessed, still holds exceptionally well even in 2012. One of the many things that Miyazaki's films are praised for are their timeless appeal. Watching Totoro, it could've been made in any year, from yesterday, to the early 70's. Another aspect to Miyazaki's greatness is the universality of all his films. Totoro is definitely no exception, in fact it's in this reviewer's humble opinion that Totoro may be one of, if not his most universal film to date. Don't let the appearance of the totoro's inspire any doubts about this, like any Miyazaki film, the magical realism aspects enhance the characters and solitifies the human story at heart.
What makes My Neighbour Totoro something special, even including Miyazaki's impressive and rich filmography is how grounded the film is. The totoro's aren't introduced for a good half an hour, in the mean time, we get to meet (and love) Satsuki and Mei, they're adorable characters who highlight the innocence and curiosity children have. They're rich in their observations and reactions to certain things, including their approach to the totoro's themselves. The father, who's usually busy keeping the house together in one piece encourages his daughters' adventures and insights into life and essentially, the bigger picture. They're a family, one that helps each other out when in need. The rich character's and their development really say a lot about animated films and the power they can have over children and parents, or anyone who comes across them.
The emphasis on human development and love makes My Neighbour Totoro one of Miyazaki's best, if not his best film to date, yet that's quite a claim considering what he's accomplished. It just goes to show, when done correctly what any film looking into the human condition can flesh out. It has been dubbed in English by Disney with Elle and Dakota Fanning voicing the Satsuki and Mei characters, but of course, it's recommended to watch the film in its original format. If any faults had to be picked with My Neighbour Totoro it'd only be the inclusion of some scenes in the beginning of the film, as lovely and significant as each scene is, some don't resonate like others do which can be considered a minor inconsistency, but it's indeed very minor, otherwise it's almost faultless.
It'll keep you hooked with it's light tone and multi-layered themes and for the next 84 minutes, let My Neighbour Totoro take you away.
By Chris Elena
Be sure to check out Chris's reviews and film discussion at chriselena.wordpress.com


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Parents of current students will need to use EnrollJeffco to notify Ralston whether their student/students will or will not be attending Ralston for the 2020-21 school year.
Clinic Information, Medical Forms and Supply List:
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Problem of the Week
Math Club
Zassenhaus Conference
Hilton Memorial Lecture
Assignment 1: Problems 10, 16, 20, and 22 from section 11.7 of the textbook. Say what series test you use and show the necessary work. Due on Friday, November 10th.
Your lowest quiz from each course (Math 226 and Math 227) will be dropped.


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JAC Group appointed by Bell & Clements
Insurance brokers, Bell & Clements have recently appointed JAC to undertake the in situ redevelopment of their offices at 55 King William Street.
Bell & Clements have agreed to renew their lease of 18,000 sq ft space over two floors, which they have now occupied for more than 11 years. This ideal location is situated near one of their longest standing clients Lloyd's of London who they have been a broker for since 1987.
Bell & Clements require an updated space layout that will provide sufficient desking for their existing staff and create the capability for expansion in the future.
With divisions of the company working flexible hours, a strict programme will be put in place and phased works undertaken to ensure business activities remain unaffected.
John Cox, Managing Director comments;
"JAC are honoured to be working with such a highly respected global company and will ensure that the project will be completed efficiently, with minimal disruptions to the team to ensure business continuity."


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Ryan Bauman, a researcher at the University of Kentucky's Center for Visualization and Virtual Environments, has been interviewed by Ars Technica for their series on the Coolest Jobs in IT. In the article Bauman discusses his work on the Homer Multitext Project, including multispectral and 3-D imaging of ancient manuscripts. He talks about how gratifying it is to do research that benefits both humanists and computer scientists at the same time: "The most interesting part is finding research questions that touch on both sides," he said. "Finding something that a humanities scholar is interested in that we can help them answer using some kind of digital approach that is also challenging enough on the digital side that it pushes computer science forward as well."
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
A discovery in the Escorialensis Ω.I.12 scholia
|Detail from folio 27v of E4
Often in my work I use Erbse's edition of the scholia to help me transcribe the exegetical scholia of E4 (Erbse's edition does not include the "D" scholia or Porphyry). But because Erbse was working with the limitations of print, his edition often condenses, abbreviates, combines, and/or separates comments that appear in multiple sources, in order to save space. As a result, Erbse is rarely a reliable guide to what is actually in E4. Usually, if E4 is particularly difficult to decipher at any given point, the most helpful comparison will be the high resolution images that we have published of the Venetus B. And indeed it has been my working assumption that the source of E4's exegetical scholia is, if not B, then something very much like B. While transcribing the scholia on folio 27v of E4 this week, however, I found evidence that the scribe(s) of E4 had access to a fuller source of the scholia than that of the Venetus B or even, in this case, of the Venetus A.
At the top of the left margin on folio 27v of E4, on which we find verses 38-76 of book 3 of the Iliad, there is a comment in reference to line 3.46 and following about whether the passage should be read as a question or not. This comment, which mentions Nicanor by name (he is the scholar whose work On Punctuation is cited in the subscription at the end of each book in the Venetus A), happens to survive in A, B, E3, and T as well as in E4. Here is the note as it survives in the manuscripts other than E4 (with each individual manuscript presenting only very minor deviations from this text):
ἢ τοιόσδε τινὲς [[τινὲς has been left out in E4, but is attested here in other manuscripts]] κατὰ πεῦσιν καὶ θαυμασμόν· τοιοῦτος ὢν δειλός, συναγαγὼν πλῆθος; διελθὼν πέλαγος, γυναῖκα ἀνδρὸς πολεμικοῦ ἤγαγες· σῷ τὲ πατρὶ· καὶ τοῖς ἄλλοις κακὸν μέγα; εἶτα ἀπὸ ἄλλης ἀρχῆς· <οὐκ ἂν δὴ μείνειας Μενέλαον> [Iliad 3.52]· ἠθικῶς μετὰ πεύσεως ἢ καὶ διαβεβαιωτικῶς· τινὲς δὲ τὸ πᾶν, οὕτως· τὸν η ἀντὶ τοῦ ει διφθόνγου· εἰ τοιοῦτος ὢν ἐπηγάγου πλῆθος· καὶ ἀπὸ ξένης γῆς γυναῖκα ἀνδρὸς πολεμϊκοῦ ἤγαγες· οὐκ ἂν ὑπομείνειας τὸν ταύτης ἄνδρα· ὃ καὶ προκρΐνει Νϊκάνωρ ὡς μᾶλλον τὴν δικαιολογίαν ἔχον.
Some read it as an interrogative and an incredulous question: "Did you, being such a coward, cross the sea leading a multitude and bring with you the wife of a war-like man, you great evil to your father and the rest of us?" Then from another beginning [i.e., a new sentence] is οὐκ ἂν δὴ μείνειας Μενέλαον (Iliad 3.52), which would be appropriate with a question or as a statement. But some read the whole passage this way, namely reading the η the instead of the ει diphthong. "If being such a one you led a multitude and took the wife of a war-like man from a foreign land, you could not withstand the husband of that woman" is what Nicanor prefers on the grounds that it sounds more like courtroom rhetoric.This is where the note ends in A, B, E3, and T, but in E4 it continues.
τινὲς δὲ οὐ κατὰ πεῦσιν καὶ θαυμασμὸν· οὕτω δειλὸς ὢν τοσούτων ἀρχηγὸς γενόμενος τῆ πατρΐδϊ καὶ τοῖς οἰκειοις κακὼν· ὁ η κεῖται ἀντῒ τοῦ ει· καὶ τὸ τοιόσδε ἐν παραγωγῇ. διὸ ἐβαρύνθη ὁ η :
But some do not take it as an interrogative and an incredulous question: "Being so worthless, you being the originator of so many bad things for your fatherland and for your countrymen." The η is there instead of the ει. And the τοιόσδε is inflected. For this reason the η is marked with a grave accent.
Interestingly, the Genavensis manuscript seems to preserve a compressed version the entire note, according to the edition of Nicole (1966). But though compressed, it contains two segments that are in E4 but not in the other manuscripts—the τινὲς δὲ οὐ and τὸ τοιόσδε ἐν παραγωγῇ. It would seem that the scribe of the Genavensis had access to the same fuller note that the scribe of E4 copied, but he must have compressed it for reasons of space. When the images of the Genavensis are published (very soon, we hope!), we will be able to test this hypothesis.
In any case, we find here just one small example of a place where E4 preserves text that is available nowhere else, text moreover that has not been published in Erbse or in any edition of the scholia. I expect many more such places to come to light in the course of studying this manuscript.
In any case, we find here just one small example of a place where E4 preserves text that is available nowhere else, text moreover that has not been published in Erbse or in any edition of the scholia. I expect many more such places to come to light in the course of studying this manuscript.
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