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1. Check-in time is 3 pm.
2. Check-out time is 11 am.
3. Reservation will only be honored upon delivery of valid credit card details. Payment for the stay will be made upon arrival at the hotel.
4. Booking a stay at the hotel will not be considered as rent or sublease or any right of rent or sublease or any right or interest in the hotel area for the benefit of any guest or resident or visitor.
5. The company will always be considered the owner and full and complete control of all areas of the hotel.
6. Guests must ensure that the capsule / room door is properly closed at all times.
7. The management will not be responsible for all personal belongings and valuables left in the capsules / guest rooms or inside the lockers.
8. A value of one night will be charged for any cancellation or change made during 48 hours before the arrival date (arrival time 15:00). In case of cancellation of a capsule / room booked without the possibility of cancellation (nun refundable), all compensation for the accommodation will be charged and the hotel will be able to do so from the moment the reservation is made.
9. Smoking is not allowed on the hotel premises except in the place marked on the open terrace. Smoking in a forbidden area will allow the hotel to charge the guest an amount of 350 NIS in each case. In addition, the loss of a mechanical key will result in a charge of NIS 100. Guests will be liable for damage caused by them or other guests for whom the capsule / room was booked for the hotel property as a result of negligence or intentional.
10. Unless otherwise stated above, the guest agrees to receive by email a newsletter and other exclusive discount offers from The O Pod Hotel.
11. It is forbidden to bring animals into the hotel.
12. It is possible to make reservations for children from the age of three and up, but no more than two people will be allowed to stay in the capsules (only one guest will be allowed to stay in a single capsule). Children up to the age of 12 will only be able to stay in capsules attached to the floor level and not the capsules above these.
13. Management reserves the right to add or update the Terms and Conditions at any time.
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It’s no secret that the buyer’s journey has changed. Waves of buyers are deep in the internet, researching products and services – and buying without ever speaking to a seller! The number one question on every manager’s mind: how can social selling help my team to stay ahead of the competition, disrupt the new buyer’s journey, and reach their goals? This blog post offers you five main reasons why many sales teams are tapping into the power of social selling – and succeeding.
Amplify Your Professional Brand
Sellers know that people buy people first, and products and services second. They understand the need to by visible on social platforms like LinkedIn and broadcast their unique skill sets as problem solvers and experts in their fields. Merely representing yourself as an employee for a company just doesn’t work anymore to influence the potential buyer. You need to convince them by creating a strong blend of your professional and company brand for the win.
Shorten the Sales Cycles
Effective sellers shorten their sales cycles by engaging their customer and leads on social media along their entire buyer’s journey. By providing answers and relevant content at each critical stage they move decision-making needle forward, faster.
Understand your Customers
Social media enables sellers to understand what customers are thinking. It’s about as close to mind-reading as you can get. Following social posts gives sellers immediate insights into what is top-of-mind for their potential and existing customers. That helps them dial-in on their needs, provides an opening to engage or nurture, and uncover business opportunities in real-time.
Make Better Use of Marketing: Become a Thought Leader
Social sellers are using marketing’s content to their advantage. They aren’t just resharing it; They are making it more powerful by showcasing their expertise on it, with insightful comments. Thought leadership is powerful. it is the difference maker in the online social equation. Enter: marketing. Marketeers work tirelessly to provide customers with great content, but its proven that customers don’t engage with it online as much when thought leadership is added. Social sellers recognize the power of their professional brand to tap into marketing, put their expert view on it, making it more powerful.
Sellers understand the multiplication of social selling. When they combine all the above actions into a social selling equation (routine), it results in a powerful combination of social motions that uncover and drive business opportunities faster by uncovering the right people and nurturing them where they are: online.
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
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Last chance to access Obamacare 2021
Last chance to access Obamacare 2021. The increase in COVID-19 cases in Florida and the recommendation for the use of masks inside public places issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, for its acronym in English, reminds us that the pandemic continues and regains strength.
People who have not yet taken advantage of the opportunity to enroll in a government-subsidized health insurance plan have only a few days to do so.
The Obamacare open enrollment period, which was extended due to COVID-19, ends on August 15 and with it closes the opportunity provided by The American Rescue Act to access the huge federal funds destined to subsidize medical plans. Under the Rescue Law, people who received unemployment assistance in 2021 can have free medical plans for the rest of the year.
For the first time, millions of Americans have accessed health plans, paying $ 10 a month or less. A report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services indicated that three out of five Americans without health insurance can opt for health plans where they pay “$ 0” a month.
However, as of August 15, only those who meet the requirements contemplated in the special enrollment period will be able to access medical plans under Obamacare. Such as: if your marital status changes, if a child is born to you, or if you lose your job. Last chance to access Obamacare 2021.
If you haven’t signed up for Obamacare yet, you have just a few hours to make up for your mistake. Call Univista Insurance and get subsidized health insurance that protects your health the way you deserve. Look around you and you will see that COVID continues among us.
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These days, models have more than one way to experience New York Fashion Week. The beauties at the center of fashion can hit the runway and walk multiple shows or they can enjoy the view from the front row. For the stunning Salem Mitchell, the last seven days have been a whirlwind of events, parties, and premieres where she’s established herself as a style star to watch. With multiple outfit changes and a series of high-profile appearances—Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, the Vogue x Jumpman fete, and more—Mitchell was in her element enjoying the best the city had to offer.
More than simply showcasing her latest looks, Mitchell spent her week alongside close friends and collaborators. Whether she was sitting front row at Pyer Moss with pal Khalid or enjoying the Calvin Klein dinner alongside Billie Eilish, she combined fashion and camaraderie. A glimpse at her exclusive diary provides an insider’s view of the New York scene and is an example of how to savor the season in style.
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Human bodies rely on the steady beat of a single heart to move oxygen and nutrients through the body via blood in the circulatory system. While this is also the case for most animals, there are a few that survive without a heart (some members of the echinoderm class, including starfish) and others that require more than one to keep their systems flowing, usually with a primary organ supplemented by smaller hearts to pump blood through the body. These are a few well-known animals that have more than one heart beating to live.
While they are not complete organs, the earthworm does have five pseudo-hearts, which are actually pairs of aortic arches that function similarly to a heart. These five arches, which each have only one chamber, are located near the earthworm's mouth. Earthworms breathe through their skin, relying on moisture to make their respiratory system function, and once oxygen has entered the body one of the five aortic arch pairs acts as the primary organ, pumping blood to the rest of the arches and oxygenated blood to the entire body using its nerve cells to regulate the heartbeat.
For years, people believed the cockroach had 13 hearts, but these insects actually have just one heart divided into 13 chambers, making it more resilient to failure than the human heart, which has just four chambers. Their multi-chambered hearts are tube-shaped and organized sequentially: one chamber pumps blood into the next, and so on, until the output pressure in the last chamber is ideal. Though the cockroach heart will not stop beating if one chamber malfunctions, it will work less efficiently. Biological scientists in India have taken the notion of a multi-chambered heart and created an artificial organ shaped like an onion with a series of spheres rather than a tube, with the hope it will be less prone to error than artificial heart models currently used.
Octopus and Squid
There are three hearts beating inside octopuses and squid: one main heart that pumps oxygenated blood through the entire body and two branchial hearts that specifically pump blood through the gills to the main heart for oxygenation. The main reason for these functions is the composition of the cephalopod's blood: rather than being comprised of iron-rich hemoglobin, it is made up of copper-rich hemocyanin, which dissolves directly into the animals' blood, making it blue. Hemoglobin is usually more efficient at transporting oxygen than hemocyanin, except in colder, low-oxygen places like the bottom of the ocean, making the branchial hearts are necessary to assist the main heart in supplying the necessary oxygen to the body.
Considered a primitive animal, the hagfish looks like an eel but is considered a fish. It is equipped with four hearts and between five and 15 pairs of gills that help oxygenate its blood. One of its four hearts, a branchial heart, pumps blood to the entire body while the other three are considered accessory pumps. They thrive on the bottom of the ocean floor, where oxygen is scarce, scavenging for fish or even dead carcasses to feed on. Due to the lack of oxygen in their preferred environment, hagfish hearts have evolved to continue beating without oxygen for 36 hours, as opposed to other species, like humans, that will have permanent damage within minutes of oxygen deprivation.
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The group interested in a £30m takeover bid for Aston Villa have not given up hope of wrestling control of the west Midlands club.
Led by former Manchester City full-back, Ray Ranson, the group told the Stock Exchange that it had a “potential interest in Aston Villa and that a further announcement would be made in due course.”
The group’s initial bid was turned down by the Aston Villa board. They said: “Having considered the proposal and consulted with advisors, the boards view is that it significantly undervalues Aston Villa and the proposal has been rejected.”
Previous reports of a bid for the club by a Venezuelan billionaire last year came to nothing. However, reports have confirmed that talks between the latest interested parties and the club chairman, Doug Ellis, about a potential buyout have been going on for three months.
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Property transactions and planning out the life of your assets can become extremely convoluted and can quickly become immersed in legal jargon. Since they are some of the most important aspects of your life, it is important to seek the help of legal counsel to wade through the complexity and handle the easily missed details.
Due to our extreme attention to detail and individualistic approach to each client, The Briechle Law Offices are committed to helping you navigate issues of estate law and real estate law with ease. We pride ourselves on looking at each case from an individual perspective and backing up our arguments with our years of experience. Call 570-278-9120 (Montrose) or 570-785-3232 (Forest City) for your free consultation today!
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Michael Venezia was born in 1935 in Brooklyn, NY; lives in Brooklyn, NY and Trevi, Italy. He has had numerous gallery and museum exhibitions, including at Häusler Contemporary, Lustenau and Häusler Contemporary, Munich.
In the 1960s, Venezia developed an abstract, reduced visual language in parallel with minimal art artists in New York. While many colleagues from his direct artistic environment, such as Dan Flavin or Donald Judd, developed a primarily sculptural work further and thus shaped the appearance of minimal art, Venezia continuously worked on paintings. Venezia is regarded as an important representative of abstract painting in New York in the 1960s and 1970s.
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The domino effect is a chain reaction that occurs when a small change causes a similar change nearby, which then causes another similar change, and so on in linear sequence.
"The MegaSOS Effect" his is what happens when you perform a random act of kindness or help someone who's in need. This causes positive momentum or what some call "Paying It Forward", creating a change reaction of Goodwill towards others. This eventually spreads throughout your neighborhood, your city, country and the world.
Give a helping hand and do something kind for someone today!
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Victorian photo albums could be very elaborate and often had a theme – the illustrations in this post all come from “Heroines of Tennyson.”
Exteriors were often leather and the flyleaves were works of art in themselves.
Interior pages could take either carte de visite (CDVs – in use from the mid-1850s) or the larger cabinet cards (1870s on). On the right you can see a cabinet card of an “angel” inserted into the page. The mounts are easily damaged and it’s rare to find albums that are undamaged throughout.
More about CDVs and Cabinet Cards in later posts.
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Unemployment, what are the options?
What Is Unemployment?
Unemployment is a term which is used when somebody is not in any form of paid work. The word “unemployed” is normally only used to describe those people who are actively seeking work. Children, pensioners and people who are unfit for work for medical reasons are not classified as unemployed.
What Do Unemployed People Need To Do?
Unemployed citizens in the United Kingdom are advised to register with Jobcentre Plus. Citizens are unable to claim any unemployment benefits (such as Jobseekers’ Allowance) if they are not registered. Registering as unemployed also alerts HMRC, so that your state pension contributions will not be affected. Once registered, you will be given an interview with a Jobcentre Plus advisor.
Steps To Gaining Employment
In order to gain employment, you will need to consider your skill set and think about your professional interests. If you have a specific job in mind, you should research the role and see whether you have the necessary qualifications and experiences. You may need to retrain or get additional qualifications before you apply for certain jobs.
Once you understand more about the types of jobs that you could apply for, you can start to look for vacancies. If you make a successful application, you may be invited for an interview or for a trial period.
Is Work Experience Essential?
Work experience is not essential for gaining entry level employment, if you can show that you are willing to work hard and follow instructions. Some job roles expect people to train whilst they are on the job. However, work experience can help to speed up your job search.
The JobCentre may be able to help you to arrange work experience to help you to get back into work.
How To Start Looking For A Job
Most jobseekers will start by looking for vacancies in their chosen profession, however; it is also possible to make speculative applications to companies. The JobCentre or a recruitment agency may be able to provide you with a list of suitable vacancies in your area. This will allow you to see a lot of vacancies in one place, rather than having to visit numerous different websites or companies.
Once you have reviewed suitable vacancies, you will be able to start making your application. Every application has different requirements, so it is important that you read the requirements carefully before you apply.
Long Term Unemployment
Long term unemployment is officially classified as being unemployed for more than one year. Being unemployed for such a long time can be very difficult, because it can have profound psychological effects on the unemployed person. Long term unemployment increases the likelihood of suffering from depression, loneliness and a lack of self-confidence. Being unemployed for a long time can also cause some potential employers to consider your application in a negative light.
It is a good idea to spend your unemployment period upskilling, using free online learning courses. You may also want to take on voluntary work during your unemployment, so that you can maintain some of your existing skills and have something to put on your resume.
Getting Back To Work
Getting back to work after long term unemployment can be hard. The most difficult challenge that you will face is convincing potential employers that you are the right person for the job, compared to all of the other available candidates.
You may be asked about your unemployment as part of the job application process. Answer truthfully, but use your answer to convince your employer that there were some benefits to your period of unemployment. Spend the rest of the interview focusing on your positive professional qualities.
Once you start a new job, you will have to take time to prove to the employer that they have made the right decision in picking you for the position.
Unemployment can be difficult, but it is important to stay focused and maintain the right mindset. If you cannot get the job that you want, you may have to compromise and look at other options. Taking a more junior position or a position that you are overqualified for may actually be the best way to get to your dream job.
You should always be prepared to listen to the instructions and advice of your JobCentre Plus advisor, because they understand a lot about the position that you are in.
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The Joy Pop up auto extension dining table is made from solid Malaysian hardwood. Standard size is 1300 x 800mm extending to 1625mm, the Joy Pop up table provides ample room to comfortably sit up to 6 people when extended. Pictured in Antique Maple, the Joy table is available in different timber stains.
The Tara dining chair is made from solid Malaysian hardwood. Pictured in antique maple with beige fabric seats as standard, the Tara is available in other timber stains and alternative fabric choices are available.
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At only 1hr 30 minutes drive from London lies The Gallivant, a Sussex costal retreat with a Californian twist. We escaped the big smoke to stay at this gem of a hideaway to forget aboutthe stresses and strains of modern life.
Situated across the road from one of the worlds top 50 beaches (we’re talking picturesque sand dunes with beautiful beach beyond) lays a hotel more reminiscent of the trendy coastal motels of California, than East Sussex.
Three minutes walk from the scenic Camber Sands and ten minutes drive from Dungeness, The Gallivant is a relaxing romantic hideaway for couples looking to escape the stresses and strains of modern life.
Keen to do just that, we jumped in our car for the swift 1hr 30 minute drive from London to Camber, to discover if The Gallivant really deserves it’s title as one of the UK’S Best Hotels (as voted by both The Sunday Times and The Independent!).
With just 20 bedrooms, all tastefully furnished in coastal colours and handcrafted woodrift furniture, plus a Scandinavian/New England inspired restaurant (think sheep skin throws and wood burning fires) the small stylish hotel is homely and inviting, with out a hint of intimidation.
Following a post drive drink at the bar (well it would be rude not to), we settled our selves into one of the garden rooms. The largest of the Gallivant rooms, each gorgeous garden suite comes complete with handpicked books, art, velvet furnishings, the latest bluetooth Ruark sound systems and our personal favourite, a huge roll top bath with sliding doors that open on to the bedroom so you can enjoy a relaxing soak while watching a movie (or in our partners case, the rugby’s Six Nations). For the foodie, there’s also a well-stocked pantry with local delicacies, mini bar and Nespresso machines.
Of course one of the things that makes The Gallivant so special is it’s location just off the Camber sands, so in order to earn our spot at afternoon tea (a free service of tea and cake laid on especially for all Gallivant guests) we make the most of the winter sun and head off for a brisk walk across the dunes. A real ‘must’ for any Camber visit.
As if we hadn’t treated ourselves enough (yes, we’re ashamed to admit that after the cake we move on to the contents of the pantry), our stay completes with a scrumptious three course evening meal followed by a cooked breakfast of poached eggs and salmon before our departure. Yum!
Run by Oliver Joyce and Kevin Bennett who have worked in some of the best restaurants in the UK (including The Dorchester, Chapter One and Buckingham Palace), The Gallivant menu focuses on the best of locally sourced ingredients from sustainable sources. With 95% of their fresh ingredients sourced within a 10 miles radius, its well worth stopping by if you’re ever in the area.
So with our stay complete, what did we think? Well the reviews haven’t got it wrong; The Gallivant is a British gem with a Californian twist. Delightful in February, we can only imagine it in July. For further information on The Gallivant visit http://thegallivant.co.uk
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Welcome to Alex Robb Music!
I am a solo Gospel artist, based in Northern Ireland and have been in ministry for over thirty years.
Voted 'Male Vocalist of The Year 2014', at the Northern Ireland Gospel Music Awards.
Back on the road again!
It has been, as many people have said, the strangest of times during this pandemic and to have had to cancel so many bookings over the past year and a half has been both difficult and sad.
However, the manner with which many of the churches throughout this country have rallied to make sure the message of the Gospel was still being heard, whether through streaming or drive-in concerts, was amazing. It was my honour to be able to take part in a number of those events and to share fellowship...even if it was through computer screens and car windscreens!
Yet I cannot deny that I am excited about being able to walk back into church buildings and concert halls (and tents) and to be part of that beautiful experience of joining with friends and offering praise and worship to our Saviour.
I am so looking forward to seeing friends, old and new, at the bookings that lie ahead, for the rest of 2021 and into 2022.
I'll see you out there!
New Album 'Servant' Now Available!
My second studio album, entitled 'Servant', was released on Saturday, 6th October 2018.
It is available, now, on this website, and you will receive a link to download it!
It is now also available, on all digital platforms.
Music Video Released - What I Need Is You
This song pulls no punches and I know, for me, tells the absolute truth about what and who I need in my life.
Friends, lets be honest, both with ourselves and with each other.
Sometimes life gets tough, sometimes so tough we find it difficult to get to our feet.
Yet...we put on a show of having it all together, we give the pretence that life is great and that we're on top of it all.
But, as this song says, we can fool ourselves, we can fool our friends but we can't fool our heavenly Father.
So, if you are listening to this song and, at this moment, life isn't as you hoped it would be, call on Jesus, as He is what we need.
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This article originally appeared in the Spectator Australia on 22 July 2017.
Malcolm Turnbull’s speech to London think tank Policy Exchange on 11 July provided an insight into his government’s ideology, and there was little to like for conservatives.
In a speech dedicated to Benjamin Disraeli, one of the founders of the United Kingdom’s Conservative party, Turnbull mounted an argument for the state’s role in securing the borders and fighting terrorism, rightly framing this as necessary for defending liberal values. The speech, though, ultimately showed a government bereft of sound philosophy and trapped in the language of its opponents, its leftward drift distinguished by vague gestures towards pragmatism.
At the start of his speech, the Prime Minister dismissed the importance of political ‘labels’, arguing that they have ‘lost almost all meaning’. But labels matter. Most people do not have the time or inclination to follow politics closely. Instead, they rely on finding representatives who broadly share their values, often by looking at the way they describe themselves. In politics as in any market, people look for brands they trust. Given this, a repudiation of labels like ‘conservative’ and ‘liberal’ can only indicate a desire to evade scrutiny.
Having eschewed labels, Turnbull claimed for himself ‘the sensible centre’, and described the Liberal Party, by reference to founder Robert Menzies, as a ‘party of progress’, born at a time when classical liberalism was ‘out of fashion’. Nonetheless, he went on, the lodestar of his party has always been freedom, ‘based in a deep, instinctive respect for the dignity and worth of every individual’. For Turnbull, Australia is a nation united by universal political values, like democracy and the rule of law, and these stand apart from ‘religion and tradition’. In the defence of this vision ‘there is no space for the mush of moral relativism’ because ‘in order to be free a person must first be safe’.
Read together, these statements indicate that Turnbull’s centrism is really a progressive liberalism of the American variety. There is no principled commitment to limited government. Instead, the interests of the individual and the state are to be ‘balanced’ with a focus on ‘getting results’. But the long, productive marriage of convenience between conservatism and liberalism has been based on the shared conviction that an expansive, managerial state will interfere with their cherished institutions and values, whether the family or religion or the freedom to operate in society unmolested by, in Michael Oakeshott’s phrase, the dreams of others. Turnbull’s utilitarian balancing act challenges this conviction. In doing so, it shatters the centre-right’s historical consensus, and, in a trend already apparent, forces both conservatives and classical liberals out of the Liberal Party.
Calling this centrism is a cheat. Appeals to pragmatism are just a way of smuggling past voters ideological positions that ought to be out in the open. A party that asserts it is only interested in solutions begs all of the important political questions: what are the problems, for whom are they problems?, is it the role of the state to solve the problems?, and so on. These appeals also trade on the fallacy of moderation, the unsupported assumption that the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. The centrism to which Turnbull’s government aspires presents itself as a reasonable compromise, but it is itself an ideological position, hidden behind its very unreasonableness.
This evasiveness enables the Government to leverage the historical association of liberalism and the Liberal party with the cause of limited government while showing no such commitment. Measures like the bank tax can be presented as noble compromises, aberrant but justifiable, rather than as manifestations of the government’s true progressive ideology.
It also helps to obscure the growing conflict between the theory of liberalism propounded by the Government and the facts of the world. Turnbull’s sketch of liberal institutions standing somehow apart from a country’s traditions is increasingly belied by, among other things, the threats that the Prime Minister discussed in his speech.
It was quite striking that the only conservative achievement of this government was framed by Turnbull in left wing terms: border security is good because it helps to win public support for multiculturalism. But the only reason to have borders is if it is true that the institutions of a country depend in some way on the culture of the people who live there. Liberal institutions depend upon acculturation to liberal norms—our formal freedom of speech, for example, depends on the norm of toleration, lest speech be drowned out by heckling and intimidation. We have borders because not everyone shares these norms, and because these norms originally arose through the trust created by a shared identity.
Liberal values are products of Western civilisation. They are rooted in universal principles but this should not fool us into thinking they are universally held. If they were, then Turnbull would not have also been discussing the threat terrorism poses to our country.
By contrast, a few days before Turnbull spoke in London, Donald Trump spoke in Warsaw. Trump situated liberal democracy and the pre-political norms on which it depends within our national traditions, stating that ‘The world has never known anything like our community of nations’ and that ‘Our adversaries… are doomed because we will never forget who we are’. The unique identities of Western countries are the source of our freedoms, and our best shield against the threats to them. This truth would not have been forgotten by Menzies or Disraeli.
In his speech, the Prime Minister shrugged off the importance of ideological labels so that he could present his progressive liberalism as high-minded, results-oriented centrism. He presented a vision of government in which individual rights are to be traded-off against the needs of the state, supposedly in defence of liberal institutions but not the culture upon which they depend. Behind all the posturing was an ideological conviction increasingly at odds with reality, which probably explains the desire to obscure it. This government’s faux-centrism is John O’Sullivan’s law in action: any institution not explicitly right wing becomes left wing over time.
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Cinnamon rolls team up with a pair of crunchy counterparts — pecan halves and Mini Phyllo Shells — in these bite-sized desserts.
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Place shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut each cinnamon roll into thirds. Press each piece into a shell. Bake shells for 10 minutes in preheated oven at 350°F. Remove from oven and drizzle with icing. Top each shell with a pecan. Serve immediately.
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Proverbs (chapters 1-9)
Beyond all others, David was the sweet Psalmist of Israel, though not a few worthy companions find a place in the divine collection of holy lyrics. Solomon stands in like pre-eminence for the utterance of the sententious wisdom of which the book of Proverbs is the chief expression, with Ecclesiastes when the sense of his own failure under unique circumstances of creature advantage gave a sad and penitent character to his experience in the power of the inspiring Spirit. It is the more striking when compared with the Song of Songs, which shows us the Jewish spouse restored to the love of the once-despised Messiah, and His adorable excellency and grace, after her long folly, manifold vicissitudes, and sore tribulation.
Every one of these compositions is stamped with the design of inspiration, and instinct with the power of the Holy Spirit in carrying out His design in each. But they are all in view of man on the earth, more especially the chosen people of God, passing through the vista of sin and shame and sorrow in the latter day to the kingdom which the true Son of David, the born Son of God (Ps. 2), will establish as Jehovah's King in His holy hill of Zion, though far larger and higher things also, as we know. Hence these writings have a common governmental character, only that, in the Psalms especially, the rejection and the sufferings of Christ give occasion to glimpses of light above and to hints of brighter associations. But the full and proper manifestation of heavenly things was left for the rejected Christ to announce in the gospels, and for the Holy Spirit sent down from on high to open out practically in the Acts, and doctrinally in the epistles, especially of the Apostle Paul. Any unfolding of a church character, or even of Christian relationship, it would be vain to look for in these constituent books or any others of the Old Testament.
The express aim of Proverbs, for example, is to furnish, from the one better fitted for the purpose than any man who ever lived, the light of wisdom in moral intelligence for the earthly path of man under Jehovah's eye. Being from "the king of Israel," it is also for the people he governed; and therefore with a slight exception (only six times it seems, easily accounted for) in known relationship with Jehovah, whose name pervades from first to last. See Proverbs 2: 5, 17; Proverbs 3: 4; Proverbs 25: 2; Proverbs 30: 5, 9. But being divinely inspired, it is a book for him that reads or hears to profit by at any time, for the Christian in particular as having by grace the mind of Christ. All Scripture is for our good and blessing, though most of it is not addressed to us, nor is it about us.
1 Kings 4: 29-34 historically testifies to the unrivalled capacity conferred of God on Solomon, and a wisdom He would not let die. "And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the seashore. And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt. For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about. And he spoke three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five. And he spoke of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spoke also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes. And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom." "Three thousand proverbs" cover far more than the inspired collection, as the songs uttered far exceed those meant for permanency. Inspiration selected designedly.
We have remarked how "Jehovah" characterizes the book. In Ecclesiastes, on the contrary, the use of "God" or Elohim is constant, and flows solely and appropriately - one might even say, necessarily - from its subject matter. As the book of Proverbs is for the instruction of "men-brethren" (Israel), so there is the constant tenderness of "my son," or more rarely, "sons." But there is not nor could be, as in the New Testament, the basis of Christ's redemption, or the liberty of adoption in the Spirit; the groundwork there is in the cross, and the character is consistency with Christ glorified in heaven. Morally, too, God is revealed, and the Father's love made known in Christ to be enjoyed in the Spirit's power.
"Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: to know wisdom and instruction: to discern the words of understanding; to receive instruction in intelligence, righteousness, judgment and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. He that is wise will hear and increase learning, and the intelligent will attain to sound counsels: to understand a proverb and an allegory (or, interpretation), the words of the wise and their enigmas." vv. 1-6.
Proverbs 1: 1-6 is the preface. It remains for its right appreciation to explain briefly terms which many readers fail to distinguish.
"Wisdom" here is derived from a word that means "practiced" or skilful, and applied very widely from arts of varied kinds to powers of mind and philosophy. The verb is used for being "wise" throughout the Hebrew scriptures; the adjective even more extensively and often; the substantive more frequently still. The "wise men" of Babylon are as a class correspondingly described in the Chaldee or Aramean. But the employment of the term is also general. It seems based on experience.
"Instruction," connected with "wisdom," is expressed by a word signifying also discipline, correction, or warning. The moral object is thus remarkably sustained, in contrast with mere exercise or displays of intellect.
Next comes in its place to "discern the words of understanding." For this is of great value for the soul, understanding founded on adequate consideration so as to distinguish things that differ. The verb and noun occur plentifully in the Bible.
Then we have "to receive instruction in intelligence, righteousness, judgment and equity." Here circumspection has a great place in the learning to behave with becoming propriety and tact, as David did when Saul was on the rack through jealousy.
"Prudence" in verse 4 may degenerate into cunning or wily ways, as in Exodus 21: 14 and Joshua 9: 4; but as in Proverbs 8: 5 and 12, so here and in kindred forms, it has the fair meaning of practical good sense.
"Discretion" at the end of the verse is the opposite of heedlessness, but capable, like the last, of a bad application. Employed laudably, it means sagacity through reflection.
As the proverb is a compressed parable, or an expanded comparison, so it often borders on the riddle or enigma in order to fix attention. The same Hebrew word appears to mean both "proverb" and "parable," which may in part if not wholly account for the former only in John's Gospel, the latter in the Synoptists. There, too, the parable stands in contrast with speaking plainly (John 16: 25, 29; compare also Matt. 13: 34, 35).
Solomon then introduces himself in his known relation and position as the channel of these divinely given apothegms, not to glorify man like the seven sages of Greece, still less to magnify himself who bears witness to his own humiliation, but to exalt Jehovah in guarding him that heeds these words from folly and snare. For the declared end is the moral profit of man by what God gave to His glory - to knew wisdom and instruction, to discern, and receive. However precious for all, the first aim is to give prudence to the simple; so open to deception in this world, and knowledge and discretion to the young man, apt to be heady and rashly opinionated. But there is another result surely anticipated; "he that is wise will hear, and the intelligent will attain to sound counsel: to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas [or, dark sayings]." Who more in place to teach these things than the man then inspired of God?
The book begins with the foundation principle of the fear of God, but this in the special relation established with His people Israel. It is therefore "the fear of Jehovah." For as He deigned thus to be made known to them, so were they called to prize that name as their special privilege. Jehovah was God in Israel. though alone the true God, and Lord of all the earth. As Jehovah was God, who spoke through the prophets, and wrought wonders according to His word, so the people at a great crisis with heathenism cried (1 Kings 18), Jehovah, He is God, He is God. The usage of the abstract term, and of the relational name, has nothing in the least to do with imaginary legends or various writers; it is most instructive for the twofold truth that is set out.
"The fear of Jehovah (is) the beginning of knowledge: fools despise wisdom and instruction. My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law [or teaching] of thy mother; for they (shall be) a garland of grace for thy head, and chains about thy neck." vv. 7-9.
In Psalm 111: 10 the fear of Jehovah is declared to be the beginning of wisdom, as here of knowledge. Both are equally true, and each important in its place, though wisdom be the higher of the two, as built on the experience of the divine word and ways, which "knowledge" does not necessarily presuppose.
He who wrote for the reader's instruction was pre-eminent in both, though in his case there was extraordinary divine favour in the communication, and the keenest ardour in improving opportunities without parallel. In this general part of the book we have "wisdom" introduced (Prov. 9: 10), "the fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding." This gives the moral side its just prominence in both; and so it is in. Job 28: 28, where that chapter, full of interest throughout, closes with "unto man He said, Behold, the fear of the Lord [Adonai, not Jehovah as such], that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding." He is feared as the Sovereign Master, who cannot look on evil with the least allowance.
But even where external knowledge is pursued, what a safeguard is in the fear of God! Assuredly, the Creator would be remembered, not only in the days of youth, but in those of age. Who that had the least real knowledge of God could confound the creature with Him who created it? To him the heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse shows the work of His hands. If he beheld the light when it shone, or the moon walking in brightness, it was but to own and adore the God who is above, unless a deceived heart had turned him aside, that he could not deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand? How, with Him before the mind, deny creation for an eternal matter under Fate or Chance? for a desolating Pantheism, where all men and things are god, and none is really God, where is neither sin nor its judgment, nor grace and truth with its blessedness in Christ for faith to life eternal? where all that appears to our senses is Maya (illusion) and the diabolical substitute, but real death of hope, is Nirvana (extinction)? How true it is that the foolish "despise wisdom and instruction"!
What again were his last words to his judges,* of whom Westerners boast? "It is now time to depart - for me to die, for you to live; but which of us is going to a better state is unknown to everyone but God." What a contrast with the Apostle! "To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Certainty on divine warrant, and the deepest enjoyment everywhere and always, the beginning of which is the fear of God in Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
* I put Socrates at his best, without dwelling on his last words to his friends, "Crito, we owe a cock to Aesculapius; pay it, therefore, and do not neglect it." And this was the end of the best wisest. and most just of all men known to Plato.
This fundamental deliverance is followed up by the usual appeal of affection, "my son." For here the relationships God has made and sanctions are of as great value where His fear reigns, as they perpetuate sin and misery where it is not so. Parents are to be honoured and heard, the instruction of the father and the teaching of the mother. This the son first knows to form and direct obedience, if self-will oppose not; and they are his graceful ornament. How early they act on the heart, and how influential on the conduct and even character, many a son can testify. Alas, that men have forgotten the word of the wisest, and proved their folly, parents and children! And to this sad side we are now introduced.
"My son, if sinners entice thee, consent not. If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause; let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, and whole as those that go down into the pit. We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: cast in thy lot among us; we will have all one purse. My son, walk not in the way with them, keep back thy foot from their path. For their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood. For in vain is the net spread in the eyes of a bird; and they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. So (are) the paths of every one that is greedy of gain: it taketh away the life of its owners." vv. 10-19.
Here we have the soul warned against listening to the voice of enticement. For Satan has instruments, not a few, zealous to draw others into evil; and companionship is as natural as dangerous. "For also we were aforetime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another." Titus 3: 3. And in this the least scrupulous lead - their mouth full of cursing and bitterness - their feet swift to shed blood. The word is, Walk not in the way with them, keep back thy foot from their path. Covetousness, and robbery to gratify it, are vividly drawn; violence follows lust, and one's own life the forfeit. The day comes for judgment without mercy, the judgment of the flesh. Listen, for in vain is the net spread in the eyes of any bird. In reality they wait for their own blood, as surely as God knows how to deliver. How many a one that is plotted against escapes, while those greedy of gain lose their own lives, the end in this world of their wicked schemes!
It is a characteristic of this book, and exactly in keeping with its contents, that we have "wisdom" personified from the first chapter, rising up (as is well known) to the Person of Christ in Proverbs 8: 22-31. Even in this first introduction, though the form is plural, as in Proverbs 9: 1, and in later occurrences, the cry does not fail as it goes on to assume the solemnity of a divine warning of inevitable judgment, so that it is difficult to sever it from the voice of God Himself, as in verse 24 if not in 23, and in those that follow. Compare in the New Testament Matthew 23: 34 with Luke 11: 49.
"Wisdom crieth without, she raiseth her voice in the broadways; she calleth at the head of the noisy (streets), at the entry of the gates; in the city she uttereth her words, How long, simple ones, will ye love simpleness, and scorners delight them in scorning, and fools hate wisdom? Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour forth my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you." vv. 20-23.
Under the law there was nothing that properly, still less that fully, answered to the grace of the gospel in extending to every land and tongue, to be preached, as the Apostle says, "in all creation that is under heaven." Yet when not only Israel fell as a whole, but Judah, revolted to the uttermost and was swept away to Babylon, yea, when the rejection of Messiah added incalculably to their older guilt of idolatry, and brought on still worse and wider and longer dispersion, the Holy Spirit inspired the prophet to write of the richest mercy which should surely dawn on their ruined estate. After the triple call to "hearken," followed by the triple summons to "awake" (Isa. 51 and Isa. 52), we hear the cheering outburst, "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth glad tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth glad tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, saying to Zion, Thy God reigneth." So in due time will the kingdom be restored to Israel in God's mercy and sovereign grace. But as this is displayed in another and yet profounder way now in the gospel, the Apostle does not hesitate to apply these glowing words to those now sent to preach the gospel of God's indiscriminate goodness, alike to Jew and Greek. For now there is no difference, and the same Lord of all is rich unto all that call upon Him. But if Israel be yet deaf to the report of those that believe, the gospel goes out like the voice of those heavenly orbs whose sound cannot be confined to one people or country, but went out unto all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the habitable earth, as Psalm 19 suggests.
Still here where Jehovah's law ruled, wisdom was not confined to parental discipline. still less was it shut up in philosophic schools, but "cries without." She "raiseth her voice in the broadways" instead of seeking only the refined and exalted; she "calleth at the head of the noisy places of concourse, at the entry of the gates." The moral profit was sought assiduously of those that had most need, if culture despises the vulgar. Not in the calm and quiet of the country is she said to utter her words, but "in the city" where is far more to attract and distract the mass of mankind. "How long, simple ones," says she, "will ye love simpleness, and scorners delight them in scorning, and fools hate wisdom?" There is thus a climax in these classes of careless, ungodly souls. The simple are the many weak ones who, lacking all moral discernment and object, are exposed to evil on all sides and at each turn; and by this easy indifference they become a prey. The scorners manifest more positive pravity, and reject all appeals to conscience and reference to divine things by unseemly jest and insolent sneer. It is an ever growing moral disease, never so prevalent as in these last days. The fools that hate knowledge may be more godless still, and become openly atheist, as Scripture shows. For the apostasy must come, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition who will set himself and be received as God, and this in the temple of God, where the affront is deepest.
But Jehovah gives wisdom's remonstrances, and, if heeded, her gracious encouragement. "Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour forth my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you." It is an error, which goes beyond the purpose of the verse, to conceive that the gift of the Holy Spirit is here promised. There is undoubtedly an inward blessing promised which is ever by the Spirit, and an intelligence of wisdom's words. This is much, and Jehovah made it true from the time the book was written. But it is dangerous either to exaggerate what God always was to His people, or to undervalue those privileges which awaited redemption through our Lord Jesus. The Holy Spirit was not poured out as at Pentecost till Christ was glorified. But whatever of blessing there ever was for man is by the Spirit, and this too is in knowing the words of divine wisdom; and here it is amply assured, where the reproof was heeded.
Here it is not the gospel which is thus shown, but the call of God in the government of man on the earth. Hence it does not pass beyond the judgment which will be executed in the day that is coming here below. This is the more important to heed, because Christendom is as unbelieving about the judgment of the quick that Christ will surely enforce on the habitable world, as the Jews were about the judgment of the dead in the resurrection state. Both were revealed in the written Word, and both are to be in the hands of Him who loved to call Himself "the Son of man." But if He came, the Son of man in grace to the lost, He will assuredly return, the Son of man in judgment of all who despise Him, whether alive or dead. Thus there is the judgment of the wicked living at the beginning of His kingdom and through it, no less than the judgment of the wicked dead at the end, before He delivers it up to Him who is God and Father. Now it is the former which is treated here, though commentators and preachers are apt to see in it only the judgment at the close.
"Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one regarded; and ye have rejected all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity, I will mock when your fear cometh; when your fear cometh as sudden destruction, and your calamity cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish come upon you. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently but shall not find me." vv. 24-28.
It is sad when Jews do not rise above Gentile moralizing on the life that now is or the death that terminates it; but how much sadder still when Christians are content with similar platitudes! Christ is the only true Light which on coming into the world casts light on every man. He, and He alone, gives us the truth of every thing. The divine judgment of man thus acquires proper definiteness and its full solemnity; and the light of the New Testament is thus thrown back on the Old, besides revealing what belongs to itself pre-eminently if not exclusively.
Take the picture the Lord in Luke 17 draws of the kingdom of God, when it is no longer a hidden matter of faith or of mere profession as now; but the Son of man shall be in His day as the lightning which lightens out of the one part under the heaven and shines unto the other. It will be in truth as in the days of Noah or in those of Lot - unexpected, inevitable, and utter destruction of the ungodly, as they are in the midst of their busy pursuits. When the Son of man thus comes, shall He find faith on the earth? How far is it to be found now?
Take again the view He gives in Luke 21, not only of signs in the sun and in the moon and in the stars, but of the moral state on the earth when the powers of heaven shall be shaken. It is not the end of the world, but of the age, when the Son of man is seen coming in a cloud, and the kingdom of God will be established manifestly and in power that will put down all opposition;
This "sudden destruction" is here before the inspiring Spirit, who maintains the edge of His sword unblunted by tradition and callous unbelief. The Word of God of old, all His Word, is good, wherein He calls man to hear; but He is refused. He stretched out His hand imploringly, but none regarded; His counsel was rejected, and His reproof no less. What remained possible under the law? Unsparing judgment. How terrible when Jehovah, patient and long-suffering, laughs at the calamity of those that despised Him, mocks the fears, distress, and anguish of those who mocked Him, and has no answer for their call, nor will He be found, though then sought diligently! To fear the judgment, especially when it falls, is not to fear Jehovah.
The warning of Jehovah was solemn, but not more solemn than sure. Impossible that He could lie. If faithful to His own in doing all He says to cheer them now, He is no less righteous in dealing with His enemies; He will recompense them.
"Because they hated knowledge and chose not the fear of Jehovah; they would none of my counsel, they despised all my reproof; therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their way, and be filled with their own devices. For the turning back of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely and be at rest from fear of evil." vv. 29-33.
Divine compassion is unfailing for the ignorant where it is not wilful. No less severe is the abhorrence of such as hate knowledge in the things of God, which of course is alone considered here. And what can be more sadly plain than to "choose not the fear of Jehovah"? It proves the enmity of the heart. Is He indifferent to man? It was only the vilest of the heathen who laid it down formally; but what was the general state of the Jews of old? What is that of professing Christendom in our own land and every other today?
Christ has shed better and perfect light, and the final revelation of God is fullness of grace and truth through Him. But what is the issue of slighting it and Him? It is more conspicuously true now than in Solomon's time that "they would none of my counsel, they despised all my reproof." When God came into the world in Christ's Person, they turned Him out of it. They hated Him without a cause. His grace only made Him more despicable in their eyes. His counsel irritated. His reproof was a laughingstock. What will the end be?
Jehovah is not mocked with impunity. "Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their way and be filled with their own devices." Sowing to the flesh must be reaping destruction. He does not execute judgment as yet; but it will come assuredly and soon - tribulation and anguish for man - indignation and wrath on His part who judges. It is easy to turn away from grace and truth, from righteousness at any time; but the backsliding of the simple will slay them, and the prosperity of the foolish shall lure them to perdition.
"Hear, and thy soul shall live." So said the prophet Isaiah, and it is blessedly true under the gospel. "He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me hath life eternal, and cometh not into judgment, but is passed from death unto life." So declared He who is the Truth, as He is the Way and the Life. Or, as it is written here, "Whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be at rest from fear of evil." Is it not a goodly shelter in a world of evil and danger? Christ is it now to every one that believes on Him, not only rest from evil but from the fear of it by grace.
Here the Holy Spirit turns from the sad end of impious indifference and contempt, to enter on a new part of His design. He shows how the moral wisdom and right understanding is to be obtained, which consists in the fear of Jehovah and the knowledge of God, at least by the submissive and docile heart.
"My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and lay up my commandments with thee; so that thou wilt incline thine ear to wisdom, and apply thy heart to understanding; yea if thou cry after discernment, [and] lift up thy voice for understanding, if thou seek her as silver and search for her as for hid treasures; then shalt thou apprehend the fear of Jehovah, and find the knowledge of God. For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, a shield to those that walk in integrity; guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of his saints. Then thou shalt understand righteousness and judgment and equity - every good path." vv. 1-9.
As we are begotten of God's will by the word of truth, so to receive His words, and lay up His commandments with one, is the constant condition of blessing. We see in Luke 10 our Lord deciding for Mary the good part which should not be taken from her. In this Martha complained of her sister's indifference. For she herself was wrong in judging Mary's sitting at His feet and hearing His word. It is really to incline the ear to wisdom, and to apply the heart to understanding. Yet this is not all, for at the beginning of Luke 11 our Lord shows the need and the value of earnest prayer also. So here to cry after discernment, to lift up the voice for understanding, follows according to God the reception of His words. We are called to dependence and to confidence in thus importunately looking up; for every good gift and every perfect giving is from the Father of lights, as Solomon could attest, who thus sought and found wisdom.
Our age can testify the zeal with which men seek silver and gold and other hidden treasures, as Solomon's day of magnificence and noble designs of an earthly sort was famous for its success; for that enterprise was conducted by his skill beyond any other monarch. Now it is the mere vulgar thirst for lucre to spend on vanity and self-indulgence to a degree without parallel in the breadth of its diffusion. But now, as then, the toils are immense, the dangers continual, the sufferings extreme, the experience full of bitter trial and frequent disappointment, the moral atmosphere shameless. But the quest demands in any case constancy and endurance and undaunted resolution; and thence does the Holy Spirit draw the lesson where no disappointment can be. "If thou seek her [wisdom] as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures, then shalt thou apprehend the fear of Jehovah and find the knowledge of God." Jehovah is full of goodness and mercy. So here He "giveth wisdom," when the heart is thus in earnest. It is the reversal of man's dream of education. Man is proud of his own acquisitions. "Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth [not of man's mind or heart] come knowledge and understanding." Where are we to find what "His mouth" gives out, but in His Word?
Solomon failed to maintain the brightness of his beginning; and old age found him foolish about his wives, and faithless about the glory of Him who had given him all that made him what he was at first. Still less could Solomon guarantee wisdom for the son that succeeded to his throne; none acted less wisely than Rehoboam, and his humiliation was not small. But "Jehovah giveth wisdom," He only and surely, to such as wait on Him with purpose of heart and diligently search into and value the treasures of that Word which He has magnified above all His name.
It is plain throughout that not intellectual activity is in question, but what is spiritual and for moral ends practically. Hence in verse 7 it is said, "He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; a buckler [he is] to those that walk in integrity." There is assured a supply of what is valued most, and guardian care for those whose eye and heart are toward His revealed will in their ways. But it is wholesome to notice that He guards the path of just judgment; that is, His own chosen way, And He also preserves the way of His saints or godly ones. He knows the way which pleases Him, and He shows it to His own, who desire nothing more than to see and follow it. Christ it is who brought this out habitually and in manifold forms. See John 1: 44; John 8: 12; John 12: 26; John 14: 6. It is as real today as when He presented it in following Himself. Indeed the disciples far better knew its blessedness when He went on high and the Spirit came to be in them, who abides for us to know it now. "Then thou shalt know righteousness and judgment and equity - every good path." We ought to know it even better and in higher ways than a godly Israelite could.
The preservative power of wisdom is next shown in guarding from moral perils, whether of iniquity or of corruption.
"For wisdom shall enter into thy heart and knowledge be pleasant unto thy soul, discretion shall watch over thee, understanding shall keep thee: - to deliver thee from the way of evil, from the man that speaketh froward things; [from those] who forsake the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; who rejoice to do evil - delight in the frowardness of evil; who in their paths are crooked, and pervert in their course; - to deliver thee from the strange woman, from the stranger who flattereth with her words; who forsaketh the friend of her youth and forgetteth the covenant of her God. For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead; none that go unto her return again, nor attain unto the paths of life; - that thou mayest walk in the way of the good and keep the paths of the righteous. For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the land, and the treacherous shall be plucked out of it." vv. 10-22.
How admirable is the wisdom Jehovah gives the heart! and not less on the negative or dark side than on the positive, especially where the knowledge that accompanies it is pleasant to the soul. Discretion and discernment follow with vigilance against an evil world. Violence and greed are not the only dangers but the way of evil through deceitful speech. Silence is not always golden; but "the tongue of the just is choice silver" (Prov. 10: 20); or, as the New Testament exhorts, "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt." How powerful is the soft and pure answer, not only to turn away wrath, but to check heat and pride and will! It is dangerous to hear froward things; it is wicked to speak them. How soon after this the paths of uprightness are forsaken to walk in the ways of darkness! - evil words allowed lead to a walk which God's light never illumines. How sad the descent in rejoicing to do evil! - delighting in the frowardness, or deceits of evil! It is to glory in the worst shame - how crooked in their paths and perverse in their course! Truly their judgment is just.
But the discretion that flows from wisdom is no less efficacious to guard from "the strange woman" (v. 16) and her flattering words, where lust reigns, not love, and selfish passion, not true affection and tender regard. Debauchery is all that could be expected from her that forsakes the guide of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God.
We do not hear the glad tidings of grace in this Book. There is no gospel call throughout. It addresses those who are under the law and the covenant, whoever else may profit by it. It is very excellent for any man that has ears, and those who know most of grace and heavenly privilege will most prize it; its voice direct is to the ancient people of God, to Israel. For them all flows simply and easily. There is no strain of a single sentence or word, no need of accommodation, no lending it a sense which it does not truly contain or convey. In it therefore, "Jehovah" appears regularly, and "Elohim" rarely used has its exceptional force.
By the way, remark how the notion of various writers here or anywhere indicated by such designations is the shallowest of dreams. It may afford pleasant pastime to men who, not knowing God (or, at least, beguiled and blinded by such), find in its cultivation a field for imagination and ingenuity without truth, conscience, or love, a mere linguistic or intellectual tour de force whetted by the keen will to damage and deface every landmark of divine authority.
It is evident that corruption, especially when it takes the form of the violation of a holy relationship, is as hateful to God as it is destructive to man. See how Babylon and its counterpart is spoken of and dealt with in the Revelation. So here it is said that "her house inclineth unto death, and her path unto the dead." This, Israel as a people had to prove before Christendom existed to follow the fatal wake. It is no less true of individuals. "None that go unto her [the corrupting woman] return again, nor attain unto the paths of life."
Wisdom then from Jehovah it is that insures discretion to walk in the way of the good and to keep the paths of the righteous. So were led the faithful of old; but how much brighter is the light of life in following Him whose ways and words here below we know from God as of none else! Yet was Jehovah's word, before He shone in this world of darkness, a lamp to their feet and a light to their path. And the day hastens when it will be made manifest to every eye that "the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it." What was plainly attested in the days of David and Solomon is but a witness to the full display of this truth in the coming kingdom, when "the wicked shall be cut off from the land, and the treacherous shall be plucked out of it."
The opening chapters set out moral wisdom in the fear of Jehovah as the true and sure preservative in a world of self-will and its evils of violence and corruption. Redemption is not introduced any more than a new nature, but the duty primarily for the Israelite of subjection to divine instruction, with the consequent establishment in the land when the wicked perish out of it.
In verses 1-4 there is still more ample exhortation as well as admonition, that the discipline might issue in the happiest and most fruitful results.
"My son, forget not my teaching, but let thy heart keep my commandments: for length of days and years of life and peace shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the tablet of thy heart; and thou shalt find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man." vv. 1-4.
We thus learn how far the Old Testament was from casting the people of God on the sentiments, emotions, or reasonings of their own hearts. It was but an imperfect, or at least partial, revelation. "For the law made nothing perfect." The first man was under process of trial; the Second had not yet appeared. There were dealings of God and testings of man; revelations from God, but not yet God revealed. For the Son of God had not come nor given us an understanding that we might know Him that is True.
Yet even in the days when faith waited for its Object and His work, and the best blessing then lay in promise, the heart was formed by the positive teaching afforded, and trained in the observance of commandments which came from God. They might come through a parent; and such no doubt was the due order in Israel, as it has been marked from their father Abraham, as Jehovah deigned to express His pleasure in his commanding his children and his household, that they might keep the way of Jehovah, to do justice and judgment. But what gave divine value was that it was His teaching, and that the commandments enjoined were His. This alone sanctifies - obeying God, obeying His Word, the effect and proof of love, when any are in relationship with God. Nor do we forget but remember what we love and value.
So the Lord puts it in His matchless way to His disciples. "He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me; and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself unto him." John 14: 21. What a contrast with dark superstition, forbidden to have His commandments through fear of making an ill use of them, and shut up to a sinful director, and to its tradition nobody knows whence, both human and precarious at best! What a contrast with the yet darker sin, which denies the authority of God to every scripture, and thereby would deprive His words of spirit and life!
Even a Jew was not so bereft of blessing. He was called not to forget what he had been taught, and his heart to observe commandments which were Jehovah's only through Moses or any other that communicated them. What a blessed picture Luke 2 sets before us of the Lord, thus obedient in the early days of His sojourn, subject to Joseph and Mary in Nazareth, yet conscious of a higher relationship and so occupied with His Father's things! And blessed were the fruits. Even then truly, as He said afterward, He kept His Father's commandments and abode in His love. So here it is written for the obedient Israelites, "length of days, and long life, and peace shall they add to thee."
But this is far from all. As we know that "grace and truth came by Jesus Christ," the Israelite was exhorted to cherish confidence in mercy, or loving-kindness, and truth. Let them "not forsake thee," is the word. He was entitled to believe and count on them habitually and evermore. "Bind them about thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thy heart." What ornament can compare with them? What inward lesson so cheering and invigorating! "And thou shalt find favour and good understanding [if this last be the shade of sense here meant] in the sight of God and man."
So we see in our perfect pattern. Our Lord assuredly found in His unequalled path of subjection "favour" with God and man, as we are told. Whether the word often rendered "good understanding" is not modified here, as sometimes elsewhere, may be questioned. But as it stands, it was a good and welcome stamp of divine approval through devotedness to God's will, without either self-seeking or men-pleasing. Happy, when as here, it comes as the answer without as well as on high, to grace and truth written on the heart! Now too one word, Christ, expresses all; and the Spirit of the living God is given to us who believe, that He may be written truly and deeply on those tablets of flesh, our hearts. How rich the grace wherein we stand! For we all, contemplating with unveiled face the glory of the Lord, are being changed into the same image from glory to glory as by the Lord the Spirit.
Confidence in God, and in the relationship He forms for us with Him, is the fruit of faith. It is the next call here, and it is found ever the sure answer of His grace. It ought to be still more easy for the Christian, seeing that how many soever be the promises of God, in Christ is the Yea; wherefore also through Him is the Amen unto the glory of God through us. This is just as it should be for the saints passing through a wilderness world. If all were fulfilled in us, the changed state of glorification would be incompatible with the needed trial. But that they are fulfilled in Him, that in Him is the Yea, is the ground of peace and joy and comfort; and victory for us is exactly what the God of all grace meant that we should have in the fullest measure by the Holy Ghost given to us. For we have in Christ's redemption the remission of our sins, and only await His coming for adoption, the redemption of our bodies, having already the Spirit of the Son sent into our hearts crying, Abba, Father. What a power of deliverance from leaning upon our own understanding!
"Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, and lean not unto thine own discernment; in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall make straight thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear Jehovah, and depart from evil; it shall be health for thy navel, and moisture for thy bones." vv. 5-8.
Worthily does the chapter open with the call to trust in Jehovah. As He, He only, is God, so was He the God of the fathers, the God of Israel. How blessed for the Israelite that he had Him to trust in! that He even demanded his trust! He was in no way exhorted to trust himself. He was but a creature whose breath is in his nostrils; what is he to be accounted of? It was wise to have done with man to lean on, wiser still to trust in Jehovah. Yes, He was and is the eternal God, merciful, gracious, slow to wrath, great in goodness and truth, keeping His goodness to thousands of generations, pardoning iniquity, transgression, and sin, yet holding no guilty one as innocent, but visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the sons and on the sons of sons, on the third and on the fourth generation. Not that this is His language to the Christian or the Church, but just His declaration of Himself to Moses the mediator for Israel, that they should know His governing character and principles.
Yes, it was good and right to trust in Jehovah with all the heart, and to lean not on one's own discernment, as the tempter always advises to ruin, sorrow, and shame. This is the divine counsel for the heart. But the Israelite needed also to "acknowledge Him" in all his ways. And the heart if loyal would prompt to honour Him thus. For practical inconsistency is a burden to the upright; and it is due to Jehovah to own Him where He is apt to be ignored or forgotten in each detail of walk, and in them all. Nor was it even without present fruit, for He could not be unmindful, who never slumbers or sleeps. "And He shall make straight thy paths." He is Lord of all, no less than He is the Eternal, and concerns Himself with every obstacle and difficulty for such as would walk unswervingly according to His will.
The great danger for all, though for some of thought and experience more than others, is to seek counsel from within. Yet experience should have taught the reflecting a less flattering tale. All Scripture re-echoes what is here written, "Be not wise in thine own eyes." The bait of Satan was to become so, and man has ever coveted it. How blessed when we learn our folly and find an incomparably better wisdom open to us! Certainly to the Christian, to them that are called both Jews and Greeks, the crucified Christ preached to us is God's power and God's wisdom. What they counted foolishness is wiser than men; and what looked the extremity of weakness is stronger than men. Of God are we in Christ Jesus, who from God was made to us wisdom and all things. Well may we glory in Him.
But there is a word for conscience as well as heart, and none the less now, but more when, having been purged once for all, we have no more conscience of sins. "Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil." Was there ever true fear of Him without pardon? Certainly Psalm 130: 4 makes clear that there is pardon with Him that He may be feared. Without it, what can the fear be but servile and tainted? This nerves the soul to "depart from evil." We hate it, because He hates it; and such doubtless it is in itself, intrinsically evil. We turn away from what the serpent commands, trembling at His word. A son honours his father, a servant his master. His honour, His fear, are no longer light things to us. And the effect is wholesome and blessed. "It shall be health for thy navel, and moisture for thy bones." The boast of altruism might perhaps in a way suit an angel, not a sinner nor a saint. We need to be blessed that we may be a blessing to others; we need and have God in Christ the Lord and Saviour. We love Him because He first loved us. Is it a wonder that all then goes on well? How sad when it is not so!
Read Job 1: 1-8; Job 2: 3 and think what pleasure God takes in him that fears Himself and abstains from evil. He knew all the while the weak point and danger for Job; but Satan failed to reach it by his hostile measures. Jehovah did through Job's friends, though they were beyond comparison more faulty than Job, and indebted to his intercession to shield them from His dealing according to their folly, wise as they had thought themselves.
Prosperity and chastening are treated, each in the next pair of verses respectively. Let us hear the wise king, inspired now with the best wisdom for man on earth, and first in view of earthly blessing on the due recognition of the living God.
"Honour Jehovah with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase; so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy vats shall overflow with new wine." vv. 9, 10.
Jehovah is precisely that designation of God which He gave to Israel that they might learn His ways and bear witness to Him in His earthly government. Things are sadly changed now, for His people played Him false, went after strange gods, and rejected His Anointed. But He abides the same, and will arise and have mercy on Zion; and when He does, the nations shall fear His name, and all the kings of the earth His glory. But when things looked fair, and Judah and Israel were many, and the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones; and cedars as sycamores for abundance, this was the word: "honour Jehovah with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of thine increase." It is always morally true, though then when the reality of direct divine judgment was being shown, the result was unfailing: "so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy vats shall overflow with new wine." The rejection of Christ brought in the revelation of heavenly hopes for believers, and sufferings, persecutions, etc., with better spiritual blessings even while they were here. The text speaks of normal results for the earth, and Israel on it.
But, man being as he is, there is another side, which brings out divine goodness yet more strikingly. "His eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men." Still more closely bearing on us, we read that "the eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous, and his ears are toward their cry. The face of Jehovah is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth"; as on the other hand, "Jehovah is nigh to those that are of a broken heart and saveth those that be of a contrite spirit." Hence the need and the blessing of His ways with our ways.
"My son, despise not the instruction of Jehovah, neither be weary of his chastisement; for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth." vv. 11, 12.
There is, as always, another and more intimate kind of divine government, and this wholly independent of the public state of things. It was true when Solomon reigned and wrote; it is only more fully disclosed and deeply known under the gospel. There is ever a government of souls, and here it is stated with all simplicity. How affectionate the call! "My son, despise not the instruction of Jehovah, neither be weary of his chastisement." For these are the snares of the enemy - either to make light of His training on the one hand, or on the other to sink under His reproof, as if He dealt hardly with us.
The epistle to the Hebrews (Heb. 12: 5, 6) appropriates this ancient order, and applies it to the Christian now, pointing out the love which acts unfailingly when we fail, as we too often do. Nor is the blessed object less which the Father of spirits has toward us; for it yields peaceable fruit in those thus exercised, though for the present it seems not joyous but grievous. There is therefore no ground in it for despondency, but the best reason for the lame that they be not turned out of the way, but rather be healed.
The first epistle of Peter (1 Peter 1: 15-17) is no less plain. "As he who called you is holy, be ye also holy in all manner of living; because it is written, Be ye holy, for I am holy. And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to the work of each, pass the time of your sojourn in fear." It is now that the Father judges His children in the love that will make us hate our every inconsistency; for His grace has through Christ and His work exempted us from that future judgment which is appointed for all that believe not, and walk in evil and darkness (John 5: 23-28).
Even more explicit is the word in 1 Corinthians 11: 29-32. The Apostle explains that in the sickness and death that fell on not a few saints at Corinth, the Lord was judging those who did not discern or discriminate themselves, but walked carelessly, even as to the Lord's supper. But when thus judged now, "we are chastened [or, disciplined] of the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world." It is a present moral dealing which might go as far as cutting off; but even so, it was His chastisement in love, that the saints should not share the world's condemnation, as all unbelievers must.
The reason given in our text and cited in the New Testament bears out fully the love from which present chastening flows. "For whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth." It is not always however because of evil done; His chastening may be to guard us from evil. It may be preventive, as well as corrective. Shall we not, as children confiding in Him, accept it with thanksgiving? We have the distinct proof of His love. Let us never doubt, but believe and bow.
But chastening or discipline is far from all, proof though it be of Jehovah's love. There is positive blessing to reap, and of a high order.
"Blessed [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. For the gain thereof [is] better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold. She [is] more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not equal to her. Length of days [is] in her right hand, in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace. She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold on her; and blessed [is] he that retaineth her. Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew." vv. 13-20.
It is God, we are told in a later revelation, that gives liberally to all, and without reproach. Yet He will be asked for it; not that any one adds to Him, or that He is beholden to man's hand. But He cannot deny Himself; and this it would be, if one found wisdom or got understanding elsewhere. The blessing comes through dependence on Him. Who of mankind knew this better than Solomon himself? Did not God say to him, "Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; behold, I have done according to thy word." Nor is there another means; and "blessed" indeed is he that proves afresh that God is true and faithful, as He ever is. Even the beloved Son, when He in grace deigned to become man, even Jesus, so walked here below from tender years, and increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. He received all as man from His Father.
If it was so with the Jew before Jehovah, is the blessedness less now that the Son of God is come, and has given us an understanding to know Him that is true? Is He less accessible, or less gracious, now that He is revealed as Christ's Father and our Father, His God and our God? Has He not abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence, and this of the highest character and largest hope, in accordance with our calling and inheritance? And if for the greatest things, does this kind of blessing fail for the least things day by day? How true that the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and the revenue than fine gold. Surely we can say that the wisdom that comes down from above is more precious than rubies, and that all the things one can desire are not equal to the rich boon of divine favour.
Willingly do we bow to Jehovah's promise of wisdom to the Israelite, of "length of days" to be in her right hand, and of "riches and honour" in her left hand. He that died and rose again has brought us deeper grace and shown us a yet more excellent way; so that what things were gain, one has in one's measure counted loss for Christ, and it may be, as it surely ought to be, to count all things loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus the Lord - to count them dung that one may win Him and be found in Him in that heavenly glory where He is, renouncing all righteousness save what is through the faith of Him, the righteousness which is of God by faith. This is indeed Christian privilege - that we may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable to His death, if by any means, no matter how trying the way, one might attain unto the resurrection from among the dead, as Paul knew pre-eminently.
Not only is such experimental wisdom as the Apostle expresses in Philippians alien to all that flesh and blood values, but it rises unspeakably higher than all that was or could be revealed of old, as for instance in the Proverbs, or even the Psalms. It awaited the presence of the Son of God, the work of redemption, and the sending down of the Holy Spirit from the glorified Head. The wisdom and the understanding, of which this book treats, remain ever for man on the earth; and Jehovah will doubtless thus bless His people looking to Him for these good gifts in the day of power and glory; for the word He has spoken cannot fail, but shall stand everlastingly. But man's evil, and the Jews' in particular, has given occasion for God to bring "some better thing" in every way. Of this we see the basis and substance and exemplar in Christ crucified, risen, and set in the highest glory, quite above all Old Testament expectations. And we know that "the wisdom of God in a mystery" is not confined to His heavenly and universal exaltation, but in God's sovereign purpose embraces us too who have believed in Him since the cross. It is the hidden wisdom, as the Apostle adds (1 Cor. 2: 7), which God ordained before the world unto our glory; but a glory which now calls for, not length of days on earth, or riches or honour, but fellowship with Christ's sufferings, "always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh." It is just Christianity in contrast with all before, and its hope for the heavens in the day when the earth also shall be full of the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters cover the sea.
Still, whether the wisdom be of the general kind for the earth, or of that higher and heavenly kind which we now know in Christ, we can truly say that "her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." When our Lord tasted rejection, and sufferings, the Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief beyond all, nonetheless was it His to say, "The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage"! It is ours thus to follow Him, living on account of Him, as He on account of the Father; but it can only be by making Him our constant food (John 6: 57). So here wisdom is said to be "a tree of life to them that lay hold on her; and blessed is he that retaineth her." How much more can we boast of what He is to our souls by faith! The oracle before us can add, "Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; by his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew" - blessed witness of His multifarious wisdom and unlimited understanding, as His knowledge directed the devastation of the deluge, and orders the kindly refreshings of a peaceful night. The one word, Christ, recalls to us heights and depths more wondrous far.
If Jehovah manifested wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in creation, and in its least things as well as the greatest, how vain in all to forego the quest, or the means open to them from on high!
"My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep true counsel and discretion: so shall they be life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid, but thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, nor of the desolation of the wicked when it cometh; for Jehovah shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken." vv. 21-26.
Change is a snare to the young especially; hence Jehovah's wise ways were no more to depart from their eyes than they were to be wise in their own eyes; life inwardly, honour outwardly, would follow; the walk would be secure, the foot stumble not. Nor would the night bring fear, but sweet sleep. Nor would alarm surprise when the storm falls on the wicked, for Jehovah is the confidence against all snares and terrors.
"Withhold not good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thy hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go and come again, and tomorrow I will give, when thou hast it by thee. Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. Envy not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways. For the perverse [is] an abomination to Jehovah; but his secret [is] with the upright. The curse of Jehovah [is] in the house of the wicked; but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous. He indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace to the lowly. The wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of fools." vv. 27- 35.
The heart is deceitful as well as suspicious in a world of evil. Hence the importance of the simplehearted integrity which confiding in Him gives. He that gives (exhorted the Apostle) in simplicity, which is liberality. The lack of looking to Jehovah brings crookedness in dealing with man; the bowels of compassion are closed. The same lack may be even mischievous, and quarrelsome, instead of, if possible, as far as depends on us, living peaceably with all. And why envy the violent man, or choose any of his short-cuts? All these ways are turned aside from God's will, which alone is good, acceptable, perfect, and which alone makes happy him who learns it in Christ. The perverse is an abomination to Jehovah, as His secret is with the upright. "Shall I hide from Abraham the thing that I do?" So His curse is not only on the person, but on the house of the wicked, as He blesses the habitation of the righteous. Neither wealth can avert the one, nor poverty prevent the other.
Yet there is an evil even lower, and never did it abound so much as now in these closing days. Scorn or mocking is prevalent, and self reigns unblushingly in contempt of all that is good and noble and generous, as well as holy and true. But "He indeed scorneth the scorners," as surely as "He giveth grace to the lowly." The wise shall understand, as Daniel assures; but, further, "the wise shall inherit glory," whereas "shame shall be the promotion of the foolish," whatever the deception of present appearances or of such as trust them. "Judge not according to sight [said the Lord], but judge righteous judgment."
Much depends on the way in which instruction is given. We see its perfection in the great Teacher as depicted opening His mission in the synagogue at Nazareth (Luke 4: 16-22). There He had been brought up, and there He read a prophecy which beyond doubt applied to Him alone, as soon appeared; and all bore Him witness and wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of His mouth. Alas! they clashed with the will of man, and roused implacable anger, which showed itself even then murderously. But wisdom is justified of her children, whatever self-will may do or say. Let us then pursue the scripture before us.
"Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding; for I give you good doctrine: forsake ye not my law. For I was a son to my father, tender and an only one in the sight of my mother. And he taught me and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words; keep my commandments and live. Get wisdom, get understanding; forget not neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee; love her, and she shall preserve thee. The beginning of wisdom [is], Get wisdom; and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thy head a garland of grace, a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee." vv. 1-9.
The form chosen is that of a father, not of a legislator. It is not therefore even a catechism of the "ten words," but parental instruction; and attention is called in order to intelligence or discernment. The same Spirit who took His part in creation, who gave skill for the glory of Jehovah, who wrought in all that was good and great and holy, would here engage the young heart to hear. For He assuredly has good doctrine to give, and would guard against forsaking His law or teaching. The instrument employed can speak of the loving care bestowed on his own early days, when he was "a son to his father, tender and only beloved in the sight of his mother." The affections are thus recalled to awaken the new duties. It was not only that the teacher had himself been taught, but that he did so appealed touchingly. "Let thy heart retain my words; keep my commandments and live."
It is not language or letters or science, but that education of which the fear of Jehovah is the foundation. It supposes neither a state of innocence, such as once was, nor a prohibitory test when fallen man thought himself quite able to do all that Jehovah spoke against the evil he was prone to. Mercy, divine mercy, deigned to supply what neither the individual nor the race possessed. It is true that man has a conscience; he knows good and evil, but only as a sinful creature, not doing the good that he would, but doing the evil that he would not - a truly miserable state, from which redemption alone furnishes an adequate deliverance in the power of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus.
This deliverance, we all recognize, is not the subject handled here, but the instruction that is addressed to subject hearts, like the rest of the Old Testament, within the ancient people of God. But now it is for the Christian to profit by it to the uttermost, for "all things are ours." The Book does not give the exalted Head nor the heavenly glory we are to share with Him as members of His body, nor the duties which flow from that relationship; but it does reveal divine wisdom for a saint here below, first in general moral principles (Proverbs 1-9), then in the greatest affluence of details to Proverbs 29, with a fitting close in Proverbs 30 and 31.
Thus the exhortation is, "Get wisdom, get understanding; forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth." Obedience, heart obedience, is sought. Could Jehovah be content with anything short of it? Could one of His people desire otherwise? Undoubtedly self-will is the great and constant hindrance; and the enemy would excite it, and shut out God by the objects without and the passions within. All the deeper is the need of instruction, and in the varied way just indicated, which divine goodness here supplies. Here we have a father's authority urged, and the responsibility of sons claimed. This was always true for man here below, as the law long after recognized; and it holds good now that we are no longer under guidance as children.
They were not to forsake wisdom, which has preservative power to "love her, and she shall keep thee." The beginning of wisdom, as we are forcibly told, is to "get wisdom, and with all thy getting get understanding." Those who are of God pass through a world of evil and need wisdom from above to keep them; for it is a wilderness where is no way, save that which grace provides for faith. Suffering there will be for Christ's sake as well as for righteousness: but "exalt her [not self], and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour when thou dost embrace her, and she shall give to thy head a garland of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee." How sure will all this be in due time! David in his earlier days was a fine example. He went at his father's bidding in no pride or naughtiness of heart; and as he exalted wisdom in the fear of Jehovah, so was he promoted, and, embracing her, was brought to honour. He behaved himself wisely, so that his enemy was compelled to own him blessed - that he should both do great things and still prevail. Yet was he tried beyond most.
The way of wisdom is next contrasted with that of the wicked; and here the exhortation is individualized.
"Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be multiplied. I will teach thee in the way of wisdom; I will lead thee in the paths of uprightness. When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. Take fast hold of instruction, let her not go; keep her, for she is thy life. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not into the way of evil [men]; avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause [some] to fall. For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence. But the path of the righteous is as the shining light going on and brightening to the perfect day. The way of the wicked [is I as darkness: they know not at what they stumble." vv. 10-19.
It is not by the sight of the eyes nor by the activity of the mind, nor even by the cultivation of the affections, that the wisdom here commended comes. "Hear, and thy soul shall live," said Isaiah; and so the Apostle, "Faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." No doubt the coming of the Son of God brought this truth and every other into an evidence before unknown. But the principle ever applied. Whoever obtained a good report, obtained it by faith; and faith rests on God's Word, as Christ is the main Object of it all, however much be corrective or disciplinary. Hence the word here is, "Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be multiplied." Nor is there uncertainty when Jehovah furnishes the means. "I will teach thee in the way of wisdom, I will lead thee in the paths of uprightness." The happy result is assured to such as believe that it is from Him, and doubt not His interest in His people and their blessing. "When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble." Nevertheless, earnestness of purpose is called for, and fidelity of heart. "Take fast hold of instruction, let her not go; keep her, for she is thy life."
Only we have to add that now the door of mercy is opened to those who have weighed money for that which is not bread. and earnings for that which satisfieth not - yea, have been children of folly, and have wallowed in sin. Grace can meet the deepest need, and Christ brings to God the most dark and distant. See wisdom in Luke 7, justified of all her children, eminently in one who might have been deemed hopelessly corrupt. But is anything too hard for the Lord? He assuredly and openly vindicated the persistent soul who hid herself behind His love that owned hers coming by faith. Indeed it was faith which produced that love, and saved her, as He bade her go in peace, which His blood would make unfailing and unbreakable, all in due time.
But we have the opposite way not less clearly for warning - the way where one turns off from God and wanders anywhere else. "Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not into the way of evil [men]; avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away." How urgent and importunate the voice of divine goodness and love! And it is none too loud, but most requisite; for the calls, and ties, and snares are many and manifold. But the word is unmistakably plain and pointed. And what a picture follows, of the zeal on the side of evil! "For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause [some] to fall. For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence." It is their life, nourishment, and joy, if joy it can be called, to mislead, injure, and destroy. But on the other hand, "the path of the righteous is as the shining light going on and brightening to the perfect day." How we can bless God that Christ is this way; and there is but One in, but not of, this world; for He is the true light. "But the way of the wicked is as darkness," and this so profound, and they so blind, that "they know not at what they stumble." Grace alone calls and keeps by faith.
The 4th chapter concludes with a renewed call to heed a father's words clothed with the authority of Jehovah.
"My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear to my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thy heart. For they are life to those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep thy heart more than all thou guardest; for out of it are the issues of life. Put away from thee perverseness of mouth, and corruption of lips put far from thee. Let thine eyes look right on, and thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and be all thy ways well ordered. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left; remove thy foot from evil." vv. 20-27.
As parental affection in the fear of Him who deigns to teach young no less than old would bring lessons of wisdom before the child, the listening ear, the attentive mind, cannot be dispensed with. Personal respect, however due, is not enough; the ears, the eyes, and above all, the heart, have their part to do. Such training is to be kept "in the midst" of the heart. What else is to be compared with what has Christ for its source, character, object, and aim? "In him was life, and the life was the light of men." No wonder then that it can be added, "for they are life to those that find them and health to all their flesh"; or, as the Apostle says to his genuine son Timothy, "godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Faithful is the saying and worthy of all acceptation." No doubt too Christianity has given immense accession to the truth by the coming of the Son of God. For "without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: he who was manifested in flesh, was justified in spirit, was seen of angels, was preached among Gentiles, was believed on in the world, was received up in glory." Yes, the secret of piety is in Him thus known as He is; and all else is but a fair show in the flesh, which flickers for a moment before it is extinguished forever.
Hence the call to "keep thy heart more than all thou guardest." The utmost vigilance is needed and due; "for out of it are the issues of life." Scripture ever and truly views the heart as the moral centre on which all outward conduct and walk depend. Hence the Lord in Luke 8 speaks of those who in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience; as in John 15 He said, "If ye abide in me. and my words abide in you. Ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done to you." This indeed is piety: to abide in Him who is life and salvation and peace, to have His words, yea not only obeyed but constantly cherished, with prayers going up and answers coming down accordingly. No wonder then that His Father is glorified, much fruit borne, and the Lord Jesus not ashamed to own such as His disciples.
But there is meanwhile evil still allowed to go on around; and what is so trying, it is in our nature, the old man. That it was crucified with Christ in order that the body of sin might be annulled, so that we might no longer be slaves to sin, is our blessed knowledge by faith. This is no real reason that we should deny the existence of that evil thing in us but the best and most powerful ground why sin should not "reign" in our mortal body. For we are not under law but under grace. Hence, though this knowledge could not then be possessed, yet then as now the word is, "Put away from thee perverseness of mouth, and corruption of lips put far from thee." The Epistle of James is the plain proof of the importance attached to this, and yet more pressed, if possible, than of old; but how deplorable the unbelief that stood in doubt of its inspired authority and exceeding value in its own sphere! Nor did the Lord Himself slight the same need and danger when He taught - nor the great Apostle of the uncircumcision any more than those of the circumcision.
There is another call quite as urgent. "Let thine eyes look right on, and thine eyelids look straight before thee." Christ ever was the object of faith, and He is now revealed as the way, no less than the truth and the life. But, morally speaking, the eye is of great moment, the state of our spiritual vision. As Christ gives us eyes who were born blind, so only He makes and keeps our vision clear. "The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when it is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness" (Luke 11: 34, 35). Let us not forget the searching word. Christ guides safely but by the single eye.
Nor are we left without direction in detail. "Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be well-ordered." Negligence is no more of faith than haste; and we slip in both ways through lack of dependence and attention to the Word of God.
The path of Christ is narrow, but direct through this world to Himself in glory. The saints were ever called to walk with God before their eyes; and His will is now declared thus to honour the Son. Hence, "Turn not to the right hand, nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil." For evil lies on both sides.
The call of the son is to attend to "my wisdom," before "a strange woman" is depicted vividly. Corruption demands and receives a yet deeper guard than violence.
"My son, attend to my wisdom, incline thine ear to mine understanding, that thou mayest keep reflection, and thy lips may preserve knowledge. For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, and her mouth [is] smoother than oil: but her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on Sheol. Lest she should ponder the path of life, her ways are unstable, she knoweth [it] not. And now, children, hearken to me, and depart not from the words of my mouth. Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house; lest thou give thine honour to others, and thy years to the cruel; lest strangers be filled with thy wealth, and thy labours [go] to the house of an alien; and thou mourn in thine end, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed; and thou say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; and I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to those that instructed me! I was well nigh in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly." vv. 1-14.
Evil men were bad, a strange woman worse still. A higher wisdom is used, and an exercised understanding, that there may be discretion and knowledge so to apply the principle on the largest scale. The beast is lawless and shall perish utterly; but Babylon is even more loathsome, as to the Lord, so to all who seek His mind. There is nothing in nature so lovely as affection; but how ruinous and defiling, where the fear of God does not guide it! He it is that puts and keeps us in our relationships which are the ground of our duties. But a strange woman is such because she ignores and forsakes them, and seeks to entice others. Fair words of flattery may be the beginning, sweet to the flesh; but her end is bitterness extreme, and frequently deep wounds. Nor is it loss of present happiness only, but the end of those things is death; and after death comes the judgment. Satan employs her to hinder all reflection, and to shut out all light from above. The strange woman abuses the quick perception of her sex to baffle moral discernment by such changes as none else can know. Thus will works without check, and conscience is more and more numbed by self-indulgence.
And what is the counsel here given? Prompt and thorough steering clear. "And now, children, hearken to me, and depart not from the words of my mouth. Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house." So must every one act who would preserve moral purity. The path of life is far from her and her house. Christ alone gives life eternal and guides it; His word is for one in such a world as this, Follow Me. Is the warning not heeded? More follows to lay bare the paths of death. For there is a righteous government, whatever the complication in this life. Selfishness reaps its sad recompense. None can yield to it with impunity. Beware then of self-indulgence, "lest thou give thine honour to others, and thy years to the cruel; lest strangers be filled with thy wealth, and thy labours go to the house of an alien; and thou mourn in thine end, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed; and thou say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; and I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to those that instructed me! I was well nigh in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly." Bitter self-reproach is the end of the honey and oil which captivated at the beginning; and no wonder, after a career of sin and shame. It is a retrospect of guilty self-pleasing, the headiness that valued no authority, yielding neither respect nor obedience. "What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death." Nor is it the least painful reflection that all the evil committed was "in the midst of the congregation and assembly." This was no doubt that of Israel wherein all then revealed was by Jehovah. There was hypocrisy therefore covering the sins. How much more is the similar wickedness, when and where the fullest light of God is enjoyed!
In contrast with the fleshly lusts which war against the soul, and even here have no result but shame, Jehovah set up the holy relations of marriage in the sinless paradise of Eden. What a safeguard for man when an outcast through his own sin! What folly and ungodliness the dream of a Plato, which would dispense with the reality of one's own wife, one's own husband, one's own children in his ideal republic! Certainly there was no wisdom, nor understanding, in such a scheme. It is vagrancy of the most debasing kind. How gracious of Him to warn and guard weak passionate man from his own ruinous will!
"Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. Should thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of water in the broadways? Let them be only thine own, and not for strangers with thee. Let thy fountain be blessed; rejoice in the wife of thy youth. A lovely hind and a graceful doe, let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; with her love be ravished continually. And why shouldest thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? For the ways of man are before Jehovah's eyes, and he pondereth all his paths. His own iniquities shall take the wicked, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sin. He shall die for lack of discipline; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray." vv. 15-23.
Two things become man that fears God. There is the outgoing of heart that loves his neighbour, or, as we Christians add, that loves our enemies in the spirit of the gospel. There is also the centring of the affections within the family. This last the father here would impress on his son. Here therefore the due place of the wife comes before us. It is the human relationship that survives from the beginning when sin was not; it is quite as essential now that the offence abounds. Wandering affections are selfish, carry their own shame, and have a permanent sting. As Jehovah instituted the sacred enclosure of the family round the parents, so He sanctions and enjoins warm affections in the head toward his counterpart. It is the most intimate bond of society at large as of the home circle. Heathenism, as we know, conceived its deities jealous of human happiness; it is easily understood; for as the Apostle tells us, they were but demons, fallen spiritual creatures that sought to drag the human race into their sin and misery, and to keep their victims from the love that delights in reconciling and saving them. There is but one that is good, even God; and He has now fully shown His best good, His grace, in His only-begotten Son for eternity as well as the life that now is. But even before divine love thus shone out, the unmistakable goodness of Jehovah appears in these home precepts. "Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well"; and all that follows is in keeping.
If verse 16 be rendered rightly in the Vatican Septuagint, it means, "Let not waters out of thy fountain be spilt by thee, but let thy waters go into the broadways." The Alexandrian text goes with the Vulgate and the Authorized English Bible in omitting the negatives, yielding the sense that the children will reflect the parents according to the atmosphere they all breathed. The R.V. prefers the form of query, rather confirming the concentration of the verse preceding, and not adding the dispersion abroad intimated in the ordinary versions. It may not be easy to decide, but the R.V. has the effect of greater homogeneity, and more naturally falls in with verse 17, "Let them be only thine own, and not for strangers with thee."
Then the passage becomes more narrowed to the partners of life. And very impressive it is that he who erred publicly in adding so many wives and concubines should be the one inspired to commend a single object of wedded love. "Let thy fountain be blessed; and rejoice in the wife of thy youth." The words supplied by translators to introduce verse 19 are not only uncalled for, but enfeebling to the sense. To be cheerful abroad and morose at home, is to be thankless and unholy. "Let marriage," exhorts the Apostle, "be honourable in all things." As the A.V. stands, the words read as a stamp of warrant. It is really a call to hold the tie in honour, and this in every respect; and the warning follows there in accordance with verse 20 here.
Nor are the verses that succeed (21-23) to be disconnected. It is wholesome to remember that Jehovah not only honours His own institution for man, but watches over every transgression against it. Very grave is the admonition on His part in verse 21, too surely descriptive is the sketch in 22, 23 of the sinful folly that goes astray in this. It has been pointed out that the word "shall go astray" is the same word translated "ravished" in a good sense in verse 19 and in a bad sense in verse 20. This last prepares for what verse 23 requires, especially when we compare it with Proverbs 26: 11, "a fool repeateth his folly." It is a departure, ever going on from bad to worse.
From these grave moral dangers we are next directed to matters of a very different complexion. But if on the surface they seem much less serious, their consequences are often ruinous. How gracious of Jehovah to take notice of things which might seem beneath Him! Is it not due to His deep interest in His people?
"My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbour (or friend), - hast thou stricken thy hand for a stranger, thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself since thou art come into the hand of thy neighbour; go, humble thyself, and importune thy neighbour. Give not sleep to thine eyes nor slumber to thine eyelids; deliver thyself from the [hunter's] hand, and as a bird from the fowler's hand.
"Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, provideth her bread in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest. How long, sluggard, wilt thou lie down? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to lie down! So shall thy poverty come as a rover, and thy want as an armed man." vv. 1-11.
It was the more notable that Jehovah should counsel His own, who might feel embarrassed by His command to love the neighbour as oneself. Instead of leaving it to human judgment or its conflict with amiable sentiment, He warns of the dangerous consequence in yielding to impulse. If the unwise step has been taken, it is right to acknowledge it, and wrong to break the words which have passed though to hurt. What then is becoming? "Go, humble thyself, and importune thy neighbour." This is painful, but wholesome. Jehovah will not fail to bless subjection to His word, and make a way of escape for both, though each may have to suffer for his own measure of fault in the transaction.
Does this word then absolutely prohibit such an act of kindness? It assuredly admonishes against the inconsiderate rashness which enters into such an engagement too often. If you are prepared before God to lose all that is at stake, and believe it His will, you are free. But apart even from the claims of nearer relationship, are you not a steward? Are you sure that the undertaking will bear the light? Is it for speculation? But supposing that your words have been spoken, and you wake up to see your folly, do not yield to pride or obstinacy, "deliver thyself"; and this, not by scolding your neighbour, but by confessing the simple truth of your own heedlessness. "Give not sleep to thine eyes nor slumber to thine eyelids" till this is done; He who thus directs can give efficacy to His word, which is as wise as ours may be foolish.
In full contrast with the earnestness enjoined here is the indolent folly which is next portrayed vividly. The sluggard is sunk so low, that Jehovah bids him learn of the tiny "ant" as his sufficient monitor; so the lilies of the field are made in the New Testament to rebuke anxiety for raiment. Not a word is said of hoarding store for winter, as in fact like many animals they are then torpid for the most part. But their unceasing industry and good order and even care for others in the summer and harvest while activity is open to them, may well put to shame the self-indulgent slumberer. If moral weakness in its easygoing has exposed its prey to the hunter and the fowler, so on the listless and lazy, poverty comes like a tramp or an armed man that will not be denied. What goodness on Jehovah's part to guard His people from both snares along their earthly pathway! How salutary for such as are called to higher things!
The Septuagint adds without warrant a lesson from the bee in verse 8, and gives a quite different turn to verse 11, making it a promise rather than a threat. One need not say that, however such words got into this Greek version, they are without warrant in the Hebrew. The Latin Vulgate follows the latter, not the former.
Unworthy as slothfulness is, bad and unwise for one to be idle, it is far worse to be active in evil, for this works mischief to others without end. The Holy Spirit first draws a portrait of the dangerous man in verses 12 to 15, and then presents the evils impersonally, save at the close, which are emphatically hateful to Jehovah in verses 16 to 19.
"A man of Belial, a wicked person, walketh with a perverse mouth. He winketh with his eyes; he speaketh with his feet; he teacheth with his fingers. Deceits [are] in his heart; he deviseth mischief at all times; he sendeth out discords. Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly, in a moment shall he be broken, and without remedy. Six [things] Jehovah hateth, yea, seven [are] an abomination of his soul; haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness breathing out lies, and he that sendeth out discords among brethren." vv. 12-19.
The first term reveals the evil source, the second characterizes him humanly and in general, whatever his position. The tongue, given to praise God and to help our fellows, too surely indicates what he is; he walks with a froward and perverse mouth. It is not merely that he feels no affection, but he has only things awry to say. He likes to differ and to insinuate what is painful. Nor is there candour even in his perverse expression, "he winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers." He plies his pertinacious and evil activity with the utmost skill. Not only practicing ill, but having pleasure in those that do it, he in an underhand way loves to make others his instruments; a wink of his eyes suffices for one; a shuffle with his feet influences another and even his restless fingers give a signal to the third. The evil has a root deeper than his perverse mouth; "deceits are in his heart." Other bad men may seek money, pleasure, ambition. His heart has it in frowardness; and to gratify this perverse spirit is his business and life; "he deviseth mischief at all times." His pleasure is to set people by the ears; "he sendeth out, or soweth, discords." He that bows to the written Word cannot doubt what will be the issue of a course so ungodly and malicious; but even now how often a blow falls on evil in this world! "Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; in a moment shall he be broken, and without remedy." The day of the Lord will display this judicial dealing publicly, and far and wide; but from time to time there may be a witness that God is not mocked.
To impress the abhorrence with which Jehovah regards malignant iniquity, we have special evil qualities. They are set forth in a more abstract style, which might not be in the same person, that in the mouth of these two divine testimonies every word should be the more established. "These six Jehovah hateth, yea, seven [are] an abomination to him." Haughty eyes are first, or a proud look; what a contrast with Him who made heaven and earth, and all that in them is, when He deigned to become man here below! The dependent and obedient man, meek and lowly in heart, who ever looked up and did only what pleased His Father, full of compassion toward suffering man, ready to forgive the sinful. "A lying tongue" comes next; Jesus was not true only but the truth; He alone. Far from Him "hands that shed innocent blood," Himself the holy sufferer to the utmost. But in man there may be worse still? "a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations," in hateful and unmistakable resemblance to the evil one. What can be more opposed to Jehovah and His Anointed? "The counsel of peace shall be between them both."
Do we read of men's "feet swift and running to mischief"? The Son tells us of the father running to meet the prodigal. But man under Satan's power, if he cannot kill or injure physically, may inflict a worse wrong as "a false witness breathing out lies." The goodness of God who discovers to us the truth about ourselves, leads to repentance; and He is the God of peace, in the fullest contrast with him "that sendeth out discords among brethren." "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" How hateful to Jehovah is he that soweth discords among brethren!
Proverbs 6: 20-26 turns to another snare of more than usual danger, especially though by no means exclusively for the young. Hence the tenderness of the appeal to influence; hence memories, which did not fail to warn of so insidious a snare in the lusts of the flesh.
"My son, observe thy father's commandment, and forsake not thy mother's law. Bind them continually on thy heart, tie them about thy neck: when thou walkest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. For the commandment [is] a lamp, and the law a light, and reproofs of instruction the way of life: to keep thee from the evil woman, from the smoothness of the tongue of a strange woman. Lust not after her beauty in thy heart, nor let her take thee with her eyelids; for by means of a whorish woman [one cometh] to a piece of bread, and another's wife doth hunt for the precious soul."
When men bearing the Lord's name are characteristically self-lovers, and disobedient to parents, it is the more urgent for the young and inexperienced to beware of the spirit of the age, and to recognize the place that Jehovah gave to a father's command and a mother's teaching. For those who fail in natural affection soon become implacable, slanderers, without self-control, fierce; instead of love for good, they are traitors, headstrong, and puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. If they hold a form of piety, they deny its power, and are to be promptly turned from.
Here the Son is exhorted to lay to heart those precepts to purity from early years, from the mother no less than the father. Indeed it falls to the mother most of all to form the bent of the young. Bind these words therefore "continually on thy heart, tie them about thy neck." They are both shield and ornament in a world as evil as is the fallen nature. When one walks, do we not need direction? When one sleeps, do we not need to be guarded? And when one awakes alone, is it not good and pleasant to have such a word shining and talking with us?
"For the commandment is a lamp, and the law (or teaching) a light." "A lamp" is excellent in a squalid place, as we are told of the prophetic word, which came when things went wrong, tells of even worse at hand, but assures of divine judgment when least expected. There we are also told of a still better light in the truth fully revealed and crowned by the blessed hope of Christ's coming for scenes more glorious. Here, if it rise not high, the teaching appears to exceed the commandment in breadth, positiveness, and intimacy too; how well then called a "light"! And we are reminded of "reproofs of instruction" as the way of life. How much do we not owe to that which, humbling as it is to our good opinion of ourselves, takes pains with us in love, and turns even our faults to profitable account!
At length comes the main point here - "to keep thee from the evil woman, from the smoothness of the tongue of a strange woman." How many a one trusting himself has been decoyed! A little license rapidly betrays into shameful sin. "Lust not after her beauty in thy heart, nor let her take thee with her eye-lids." If the Jews were God's people, much closer is our relationship as His children, and bought with a price, which they in their blindness despised. We are not our own, and are called to beware of a whorish woman, and yet more of another's wife, an adulteress; for here the evil is still more heinous, ruin both of soul and body, object too of God's especial judgment.
Still more emphatic is the warning here given, which deals with a more aggravated and destructive evil. It is not only the evil woman, or a strange woman, or a whorish woman. It is the wife of another, as in the last clause; and the language rises in severity, for marriage is a divine tie; and God hates its breach and judges those who break it.
"Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his garments not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be scorched? So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife: whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. They do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; and [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. Whoso committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding; he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul. A wound and contempt shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. For jealousy [is] the rage of a man, and he will not spare in the day of vengeance; he will not regard any ransom, neither will he rest content though thou multiplieth gifts." vv. 27-35.
There is a baseness peculiar to itself, even among the dissolute, for a man to tamper with the wife of another. But lust is insidious on either side, and little beginnings, where that relationship subsists, are apt to go on to great evils. For Satan acts on the flesh, and leads souls which forget God's presence to venture in the vain hope of escape. But can a man take fire to his bosom, and his garments not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals and his feet not be scorched? That corruption will not escape the fire of human vengeance, how much less of divine judgment? Any approach, however small or passing, is dangerous and evil.
The inspired writer contrasts it with stealing even, though men are extremely sensitive of any loss in their property. If dire need were evident, men extenuate a thief when he steals a little rather than perish of starvation. But what is so senseless, no less than abominably sinful, as adulterous iniquity? Pity mingles with blame in the one case, but nothing can excuse the other. It is the foulest dishonour of the husband; it is the lifelong ruin of the entrapped wife; it is the shame of the house and of its connections; it is the abhorrence of God who judges it. And what must be his resentment who is chiefly wronged? No wonder that the evildoer is said to lack understanding or heart, and to destroy his own soul. The law laid down fines fourfold, fivefold, and sevenfold, for rising guilt in stealing; but death Moses commanded in Jehovah's name for adultery. If Christendom, pretending to judge the world, betrays its wicked levity by a lenient sentence, it tells its own tale of corruption, which will draw down the strong hand of the Lord God in judgment.
Even in this world, a wound and dishonour will the adulterer get, and his reproach shall not be wiped away, spite of the heathenism which dared to consecrate this enormity and every other - spite of Christendom which did once adopt heathen ways and seems now returning to them, even where Protestant zeal once chased them out in a large measure, though never up to the true Christian standard. Here it regards man's feelings. "For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance." The overture of any ransom is vain; to give many gifts, contents not him who cannot rest without wrong's condign punishment.
Chapter 7 opens with a fresh paternal appeal to his "son" individually (vv. 1-5). Then is drawn the graphic picture of a young man void of understanding drawn into the worst corruption by an adulterous woman (vv. 6-23). The close is a call to the "sons" generally - a terse, earnest, and solemn warning (vv. 24-27) of similar character, but deeper still.
"My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. Keep my commandments and live; and my teaching as the apple of thine eye. Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the tables of thy heart. Say to wisdom, thou [art] my sister, and call intelligence kinswoman; that they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger that flattereth with her words." vv. 1-5.
In this individual appeal, the value of the word is urged as the great preservative means. "My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee." There is not only the need of dependence on God when trial comes, but the positive value of the truth and the divine will infusing one beforehand. Thus is the soul inwardly strengthened within against the snares without, which find the father's precepts in possession of the field. The words are therefore to be kept, and the commandments laid up.
Therein is the path of life; for it is not by bread alone that man lives, but by every word that proceeds from God's mouth. Hence here we read, "keep my commandments and live." Yet the teaching that comes from God, though alone nourishing, is easily injured by self- will, and needs to be vigilantly guarded from a world of evil where defilements abound. Therefore must the teaching be kept as the apple of one's eye. What more jealously prized as invaluable and irreparable? What more exposed to sudden damage?
Other figures are employed to impress the all-importance of heeding the words which express Jehovah's will. "Bind them upon thy fingers; write them upon the tables of thy heart." Old and New Testaments indicate that rings were worn for weighty use and high authority, not mere show or ornaments. Besides, the precepts here were to be written on the heart.
Nor does this suffice the care with which grace forearms those exposed to temptations suited to a fallen nature. In Old Testament times little was known of a new life from God. Still it was there, and implied if not clearly taught. Hence the new call: "Say to wisdom, Thou art my sister, and call intelligence kinswoman." For the reception of God's word made this true. In contrast with one born of the flesh, "that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." We are begotten by the word of truth, and thus become a sort of first fruits of His creatures. Our new relationship is with wisdom and understanding, as near of kin, suited, beloved, and necessary.
Thus does God work in His goodness to keep one "from the strange woman, from the stranger that flattereth with her words." That she was a "stranger" who sought familiarity is enough for any soul with the fear of God. So is man constituted that it should ever be a signal of danger. When formed originally, there was no strangership; but out of the man was she built who was meant to be his wife, his counterpart. How much greater the peril when, in a fallen condition, "the strange woman" abandons the propriety of her sex, and appeals with flattering words to the vanity, the pride, or the lusts of man!
In the closeness of the Christian relationship, where all are brought by the grace of Christ into the endearing tie of God's children the danger is enormously increased. For the "neighbourhood' of Israelites mutually was a comparatively distant connection, and a man's "brethren" meant less in every way than "brethren" in a Christian's life - a term that included sisters as well as brothers. Undoubtedly there are the deepest moral principles in the gospel, and the Church; where the law was partial, obscure, and feeble, truth is brought clearly and graciously to view in Christ Himself for those whose it is to walk in the light as God is in the light. But if we are not in the flesh through the deliverance Christ has wrought and given us, the flesh is still in us, and is ever ready by Satan's wiles and the world's influence to ensnare us into self-gratification. Only each walking in faith as having died and as crucified with Him, in continual self-judgment and lively sense of His loving me and Himself given for me, are we kept by God's power. Where this has been forgotten, what dismal falls have been even to the strong! What sad gaps every now and then, where few know the dark histories which lie at their back!
Next is given a, graphic sketch of the evil against which the son is warned earnestly. It is a picture divinely drawn from life.
"For at the window of my house I looked forth from my lattice; and I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the sons, a young man void of understanding, passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, in the twilight, in the evening of the day, in the blackness of night and the darkness. And, behold, there met him a woman [in] the attire of a harlot, and subtle of heart. She [is] clamorous and ungovernable; her feet abide not in her house; now [she is] in the streets, now in the broadways, and lieth in wait at every corner. And she caught him and kissed him; with an impudent face she said to him, I have pence offerings; this day have I paid my vows. Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face; and I have found thee. My bed I have decked with tapestry coverings, with variegated cloths of yarn from Egypt. I have perfumed my couch with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. Come, let us revel in love until the morning; let us delight ourselves with loves. For the husband [is] not at home and he is gone a long journey; he hath taken the moneybag with him; he will come home at the day of full moon. With her much fair speech she beguiled him; with the flattery of her lips she constrained him. He goeth after suddenly, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, and as in fetters to his correction the fool; till an arrow strike through his liver, as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that [it is] for its life." vv. 6-23.
On the one side is a young man, idle and thoughtless rather than of evil or profligate habits; on the other is a woman given up to shameless immorality; and when a woman abandons all pretension to modesty, who can be so recklessly corrupt or seductive? But the warning impressed is all the more telling because in the youth there is no purpose of lust, any more than of passion in particular, no thought or room for sapping the moral principles generally, no old undermining of the barriers which warded off improper advances. A weak character, hitherto harmless, as men say, vain and self-pleasing, is seen in the way of temptation, and gradually verging near the point of danger, as the twilight grows and the darkness favours shameful deeds. For his youth and inexperience make him the more attractive prey to the woman who is sunk to the lowest depths, as regardless of human order as of God the Judge of all.
The "strange woman" has even the attire of a harlot, with a heart more subtle still, yet clamorous and ungovernable. Her house is no home; her unsatisfied will drives her feet into the streets and the broadways; and at every corner she lies in wait. The heedless youth fixes her choice; and giving him the fullest credit for a vacant heart, for a void of understanding, she scruples not at once to storm one so unarmed and unestablished. She caught and kissed him, and strengthening her face to the utmost effrontery, she tells him of her peace offerings, her vows paid that day. He was the delight of her eyes and soul. Him she came to meet (whom she probably never saw before); his face was diligently sought ; and now she had found him. Providence smiled on them, and the feast upon a sacrifice was a happy omen. None could deny that she was a religious woman; she must pay her vows duly when she ventured on a delicate affair of the heart. Yet she, the wanton, did not blush to speak of the utmost lengths without disguise. "I have decked my bed with tapestry coverings, with variegated cloths of yarn from Egypt; I have perfumed my couch with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. Come, let us revel in love until the morning; let us delight ourselves with loves." How terrible and how true is this picture of ritualism and luxury in league, prostituting the name of love to illicit amours and debauchery more guilty than the most brutal!
Nor does she fail to quiet the fears which might cow even the most thoughtless and audacious. For she declares that the man, the husband, was away from home, gone on a long journey, provided with ample funds, and not to return before full moon. It was not a Joseph that listened, but a match for Potiphar's wife that enticed. Who can wonder that the foolish youth, spite of conscience, surrendered! But oh, what pathos in the language which describes him giving himself to ruin of soul and body! "He goeth after her suddenly." He does not dare to think of Jehovah, or of his own relation to Him, nor yet of father and mother, of brothers or sisters; of the irreparable wrong to the absent husband; of his own sin and crime, to say nothing of yielding to so vile a paramour, or of the affront to society, degraded and godless as it is. It is truly "as an ox goeth to the slaughter, and as in fetters to his correction the fool; till a dart strike through his liver, as a bird hasteth to the snare and knoweth not that it is for its life."
The close of the 7th chapter is a short, touching, and solemn appeal.
"And now, sons, hearken to me, and attend to the words of my mouth. Let not thy heart decline to her ways; go not astray in her paths: for she hath cast down many wounded; and all slain by her are strong. Her house [is] the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death." vv. 24-27.
Youth is prone to impulse and self-confidence, as we have seen the danger not for the depraved only, but for the idle, because of the corruption in the world through lust. Hence the earnestly affectionate summing up of what has gone before with a fresh warning of uncommon grace. "And now, sons, hearken to me, and attend to the words of my mouth." A father's call to heed his words in the face of inward propensity and outward seduction is entitled to the gravest attention. There is but one such friend in the nearest degree who has passed through like snares. His wise love no son can slight with impunity.
What then are the words of his mouth on that head? "Let not thy heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her path." Joseph had no father near to counsel him when the temptation arose, and persistently, through his master's wife. But he refused utterly her shameless blandishments as one seeing the Unseen. The ten words were not yet spoken; but he feared God, and he was jealous for his master's honour. "How shall I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" Good reason had a father to counsel sons to steer clear. If the whole world lies in wickedness, or in the wicked one, one needs dependence to pass through the streets safely, and obedience with the worthy object in view. Emptiness exposes the soul for evil to enter and take possession. "Abide in me, and I in you." "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall come to pass to you"; so spoke the Holy, the True. Nor is there any other way of fruit agreeable to the Father. In this is He glorified that we bear much fruit, and not merely that we be kept from sin and shame and ruin. Evil begins not with the steps, but the heart declining to such ways; to follow them is to stray.
And who has lived a while here below without the saddest memories and most humbling sights in confirmation? "For she hath cast down many wounded, and all slain by her are strong." Such seems the force of the latter clause, which is illegitimately rendered in the A.V., for "all" in such a sentence at least cannot be reduced to "many," as in the former clause. But it is difficult to understand that "all" her slain should be strong. The R.V. suggests that "all her slain are a mighty host." This, whether or not accepted, is assuredly true, and an advance on the words which preceded, according to the Hebrew style. No wonder that the words recall not only Samson, but even David, who if not slain himself, brought the sword on his house, and caused the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme.
And how energetic the words that follow! "Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death." They are words of truth and sobriety, so they exaggerate in nothing.
In full contrast with evil, which is folly to the utmost, is the description of wisdom's ways as here brought before us.
"Doth not wisdom cry, and understanding put forth her voice? On the top of high places by the way, where paths meet, she standeth; beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud. To you, O men, I call, and my voice [is] to the sons of man. O ye simple, understand prudence; and, ye foolish, be of understanding heart. Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things. For my palate shall meditate truth, and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth [are] in righteousness; [there is I nothing crooked or perverse in them. They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom [is] better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not comparable to her." vv. 1-11.
Here is no courting of the dark, no flattery of the heedless, no fair speech to seduce into foul deeds and illicit indulgence. The wisdom which has its root in the fear of Jehovah is aboveboard and earnest with man. "Doth not wisdom cry, and understanding put forth her voice? On the top of high places, where paths meet, she standeth; beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud." John the Baptist not only bore witness to Jesus, but "cried" (John 1: 15). So did our Lord in the temple as He taught (John 7: 28), and notably at the close of His rejected testimony (John 12: 44) in importunate love.
How often in the Old Testament as in the New we are reminded of divine favour to mankind! Not with angels but with the human race does God plead, that they may hear and live. "The life was the light of men." So it is here when wisdom cries aloud: "To you, O men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of men"; nay more, it beseeches the weak and the unwise. "O ye simple, understand wisdom, and ye fools, be of understanding heart."
There are objects of desire in men's eager eyes. Oh the ardour, when they learn that there is here a mine of silver, and a place for gold which they refine! Seas are crossed, deserts are penetrated, swamps and mountains drear are crossed, and heat or cold or famine is defied. And man puts an end to the darkness, and the utmost limit is explored. A shaft is opened far from human haunts; they are forgotten of the traveller, they hang afar from men, they swing to and fro. Out of the earth cometh bread, and underneath it is turned up as by fire. The stones of it are the place of sapphires; and it hath dust of gold; a path no bird of prey knows, nor vulture's eye hath seen, nor sons of pride have trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed over it. The engineer puts forth his hands on the flints; he overturns mountains by the roots; he cuts out channels in the rocks; and his eye sees every precious thing. He binds the streams that they drip not, and the hidden things he brings forth to light. But wisdom, where shall it be found, and where is the place of understanding? Man knows not its value, neither is it found in the land of the living. The deep says, It is not with me; and the sea says, It is not with me. Neither gold nor silver, nor precious stones as onyx, sapphire, ruby, topaz, with gold most fine, nor jewels can procure or equal it. Whence then comes it, and where is its place? For it is hidden from the eyes of all living and concealed from the birds of the heavens. Destruction and death say, We have heard its report with our ears. God understands its way, and He knows its place. And to man He said, "Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding" (Job 28). Christ alone is its fullness.
Our exhortation encourages souls. "Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my palate shall meditate truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips." Where else can this be found? Outside the inspired Word, religion makes men worse than if they had none, and substitutes demons for the true God. Here the writer can say with assurance, All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing crooked or perverse in them. Man's uncertainty and fallen nature expose him to both if he sets up to be an oracle. Whereas God's words are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to him that findeth knowledge. Hence is the call. Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not comparable to her. We can go no farther, now that the Son of God is come and given to us to know Him that is true. For He Himself is the true God, no less than the Father; and He is eternal life. Compare John 17: 3.
We are in a world dominated for the present by a subtle spirit of evil that has access to every heart. There is therefore constant need of a wisdom above man's. For the Christian it descends from above; it is Christ, God's wisdom no less than His power. Here, as being for Israel, the Holy Spirit presents wisdom for the earth. For the heaven and the earth belong to God, who in due time will expel the usurper and put all things under Him in fact and manifestation, as they are now in principle to faith. Meanwhile we have God occupying Himself with what is heavenly for His children, in the New Testament before the day arrives, as for His ancient people renewed to profit ere long by the Old Testament as here.
"I wisdom dwell in prudence, and find out knowledge of reflection. The fear of Jehovah [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] intelligence; I have strength. By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees; by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. I love those that love me; and they that seek me early (or, diligently) shall find me. Riches and honour [are] with me; durable wealth and righteousness. My fruit [is] better than gold, yea than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment; that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, and fill their treasuries." vv. 12-21.
The Christian, though a heavenly man, walks on earth; and both needs to, and can, avail himself of such words as these, coming under the moral government of God as his Father (1 Peter 1: 17). Wisdom makes prudence its dwelling place, and there finds knowledge, if not of witty inventions, assuredly of reflections, a better thing. Thus are subtle adversaries met by a wisdom and its resources deeper than every snare. Its base is that fear of Jehovah which hates evil, for which intellectual sharpness and craft are no match. For divine wisdom in the Word forms the godly in obedience, not in the cleverness that outwits craft by profounder craft; for this would only dishonour God and sully the soul. Hence pride and arrogance on the one hand, and on the other the evil way and the perverse mouth, are hateful to God and His people. They are the ways and the words of self, far from Him who leads in the path of obedience, and gives counsel and sound wisdom to those who wait on Him and keep His word and with Him is not only intelligence but strength - all we need in this tangled and shifty scene.
None need wisdom so much as those in authority, the monarch in particular. "By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees; by me princes rule and nobles, all the judges of the earth." But this very language aptly discriminates the difference between the Old Testament, and the New Testament, that is the entirely new state of things under the gospel as compared with the law. For there is instruction in the New Testament only for subjection to authority, in the Old Testament for those who wield it also. The Christian waits to reign with Christ, content meanwhile to suffer with Him and for Him. No exhortation, no principle, no fact supposes him exercising worldly power where Christ was rejected, till He appears to judge the world. It was quite another condition before the princes of this age crucified the Lord of glory. But it is now a time of great and growing unbelief, and it is a hard trial for most believers to forego present power and honour. Indeed, since the apostles passed away, the true heavenly glory of the Christian and the Church has been well nigh forgotten and ignored.
But wisdom goes out far beyond rulers and the great, even to all that seek and prize it. "I love those that love me; and those that seek me earnestly shall find me." So it ever is in divine pursuits. Those that are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. God has no blanks for the real. Wisdom from Him secures riches and honour - not for the Christian of a material sort, but better far, durable wealth, truly, and righteousness. Its fruit is indeed superior to pure gold or choice silver. Wisdom walks in the way of righteousness. Not "leading" but "walking" is the point here. To reason, to common sense, it may seem utterly foolish; for it often entails loss, and sacrifice, and suffering. But "he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." Christ to us is the way; and Him we follow whatever the case. Wisdom walks therefore in the midst of the paths of judgment, not outside them. And there only is blessing enjoyed, though it is not for the Christian in the basket and the store, in the bank or in stocks, but higher and unchanging.
From verses 22-31 we have the plainest and the brightest testimony of this Book to Christ's glory. Who can fail to discern that He is here viewed as the Wisdom of God. The personality of His Wisdom is as marked here as of the Life in 1 John 1. This suits God if it does not man.
"Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his ways, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth was. When no depths were, I was brought forth, when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth, while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there; when he set the circle upon the face of the deep; when he established the skies above; when the fountains of the deep became strong; when he imposed on the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment; when he appointed the foundations of the earth: then I was by him, a nursling [or artificer], and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; rejoicing in the habitable world of his earth, and my delights [were] with the sons of men." vv. 22-31.
The remarkable truth here signalized is the Wisdom portrayed with Jehovah before creation, and not merely in that display of almighty power guided by wisdom and goodness. More than this attribution of eternal wisdom, as Jehovah's cherished companion before His works of old, a special object of His affection is carefully shown in mankind, even as He Himself was to Jehovah. This and this only explains why the earth should be so near and conspicuous an object to the love of God - often a theme of unbelieving wonder, if not for unworthy and thankless scorn.
"Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way." There was Wisdom, not simply in Him, but with Him, as is said of the Word in John 1:1: "the Word was with God," just as surely as He "is God"; and such too is the account of Him as Life in 1 John 1: 2, before He was manifested in flesh. "I was set up [lit. anointed] from everlasting, from the beginning before the earth was." He was no creature of God, but was in being before His works. When depths were not nor fountains abounding with waters, He was brought forth; before mountains or hills were settled; while as yet He had not made the earth or the fields or the beginning of the dust of the world. He was there for the making and ordering of all, as He was before any. Nor did He thus precede the lower scene only, but the heavens which contain all. When Jehovah prepared the heavens, Wisdom was there; when He set the circle upon the face the deep, when He established the skies above. When the fountains of the deep became strong, when He imposed on the sea its decree, that the waters should not pass His commandment; when He appointed the foundations of the earth: then was Wisdom by Him, a nursling [or artificer], and a delight He was, rejoicing always before Him, rejoicing in His habitable world; and His delights were with the sons of men. It is a grand, true, and highly poetic description, worthy of Him who was proclaimed in its season the Worthy One.
But whatever wisdom wrought on earth or sea, if the heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse shows the work of His hands, there was a counsel deeper still, a love far beyond intelligence and power; and this we learn in the marvellous description. It is not the Wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom, which was ordained before the ages unto our glory (1 Cor. 2: 7). Nothing do we find of God's sovereign love in choosing out souls to partake of heavenly relationship. It is His good pleasure in men, to be effectuated another day by His Son becoming man, and in that redemption which secures His glory and opens the way for all His dealings of grace. What we have here is no revelation of the secret that was hid in God till Christ rejected went back to God, and the Holy Spirit was sent to reveal it. But we have the inestimable purpose of God's goodness toward man plainly stated, and distinct from the election of Israel for the earth, or of the saints who compose the Church for the heaven, and indeed for the universal inheritance with Christ.
Hence the force here of Wisdom being by Jehovah, His delight day by day, not only rejoicing always before Jehovah, but rejoicing Himself in the habitable parts of His earth, and His delights were with the sons of men. Though it be not Christ glorified on high, nor therefore our union with Him as His body, yet it is an expression of divine love in and toward man, far beyond what Israel ever realized, as it will be in the days of the kingdom here below when He reigns and all the families of the earth are blessed in Him. For it is divine delight in Him whose delights were and will be with the sons of men. Hence beautiful is the praise of the heavenly hosts at His birth heard by the lowly shepherds by night. ""Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill in men" beautiful in itself, and in their unjealous delight in His ways who made men, not angels, the especial object of His complacency.
The chapter concludes with a fatherly application to impress the blessedness of wisdom's ways on the young, but from Jehovah.
"And now, sons, hearken to me, and blessed are [those that] keep my ways: hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed [is] the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of Jehovah. But he that sinneth against (or, misseth) me doeth violence to his own soul: all that hate me love death." vv. 32-36.
When He who was afterward to become flesh and dwell among us was brought (so distinctly for the Old Testament) before the hearer of the written Word, we can understand that His grace makes itself deeply felt and calls special heed to communications meant to deal with the inner man. They rise far above ordinary obligation; they are not clothed with the thunder and lightning of Sinai, nor do they consist of typical pictures which illustrated the provision of divine mercy, when men failed and would own their sins suitably, the shadows of the good things to come. A divine personality (the daily delight to Jehovah, whose delights were with the sons of men who calls Himself, though set up from eternity, Wisdom dwelling with prudence) appeals peculiarly to heart and conscience. For who dues not feel the need of such guidance? Sons of men must be welcome to Him; and He, because He is divine, must be able to render Himself acceptable to them.
Doubtless the lack of known forgiveness and of life eternal in the Son of God left much to be desired, which we enjoy through the gospel. But what clearly appears in such a chapter as this was an immense favour; and none need wonder at the exhortation which follows it up, that the "sons" should hearken. But such words, like those of our Lord on the mount are meant to be done as well as heard. Indeed every one that hears and does them not can only be likened to a foolish man that built his house on the sand - great the fall when it comes - worse than if no house were built.
Here accordingly we are told that "blessed are those that keep my ways." The glory and grace of Him who deigns to point out the ways of wisdom act on living faith and make it energetic through love. Where faith is not, all else fails ere long. "Hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not." How touchingly wisdom pleads while we only are the gainers! What can we add to divine majesty? The love of God delights in blessing; but blessing cannot be for sinful man, but in hearing instruction from Him who was made to us wisdom from above.
Again we have it applied to the individual. "Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors." Here we have the earnestness day by day and perseverance like a beggar in need that will not be denied, and waits in the face of what would discourage others less importunate. We find in the beginning of Luke 11 the value of prayer on His part who prayed as none else did, and led a disciple to seek of Him to teach them to pray. But the Spirit of God at the close of Luke 10 makes us know the need of His word antecedently - that we may not trust our own reasonings or imaginations, instead of all resting on the groundwork of divine truth received in faith. Of this the blessed sample is Mary, who also sat at the Lord's feet and heard His word, and reaped endless and deep profit in comparison with her sister, Martha, who, loved of Him, and doubtless loving Him, was cumbered with much serving, and hence anxious and troubled about many things. Mary's part is the good one which shall be taken away from none who value it.
"For (on the one hand) whoso findeth me findeth life and obtaineth favour of Jehovah." So the prince of prophets writes: "Wherefore do ye weigh money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? Hearken diligently to me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, and your soul shall live." What better was known than "life" above that of nature through the faith of the divine Word, and Jehovah's favour enjoyed also? It was not blessing in the city and in the field, or in the kine and in the flock, in the bucket and in the kneading-trough, nor even in being made the head rather than the tail. Old Testament believers knew and possessed by grace the blessing, though far from that fullness which we have now through and in Christ.
On the other hand. the way of self-will is ruinous for the life that now is, and for that which is to come. It is just the path of sin. "And he that sinneth against me (Wisdom) doeth violence to his own soul: all they that hate me love death." There is not, nor ever was, true living, living to God but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God Therefore it is that the just shall live by his faith. For faith comes of hearing, and hearing by the divine Word. Outside the path of faith on either side are the ways of death, and many are those who take them in the pursuit of man's thoughts or present objects, of human religion or human irreligion, apart from the true God and Him in whom He reveals Himself by His Word and Spirit.
In the beginning of chapter 9, it is not wisdom in eternal relations, or in founding and building up the earth, preparing the heavens, and imposing on the sea the decree that the waters pass not the prescribed limits, yet withal delighting in the sons of men. Here the fruit of these delights appears. Wisdom acts among men.
"Wisdom hath built her house; she hath hewn out her seven pillars; she hath slaughtered her slaughtering [or, sacrifice], she hath mingled her wine, she hath also furnished her table. She hath sent forth her maidens; she crieth upon the summits of the high places of the city, Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding she saith, Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine I have mingled. Forsake follies [or, simplicities] and live, and go in the way of understanding." vv. 1-6.
We had wisdom's cry in the preceding chapter - her active testimony that her voice might be heard. Here we have much more, for Jehovah strenuously and elaborately adopted means for the well-being and true enjoyment of man, so ready to turn aside and perish in the ways of the destroyer.
Hence, and in Israel when in possession of the land under Solomon it was above all conspicuous, that Jehovah drew public attention to His commandments as the sole wisdom and condition of blessing on the earth. This is what Moses yearned for, as their entrance there approached, that the surrounding peoples might say, Verily this great nation is a wise and understanding people; for what great nation is there that hath God near to them, as Jehovah our God is in everything we call upon Him for? And what great nation is there that hath righteous statutes and ordinances, as all this law which I set before you this day?
Only more is said in Solomon's day, and by the king in this Book where wisdom is personified so admirably by the Spirit who had the Son of God in view. And who so well could introduce the figure of wisdom's house as he who was given to build the house for Jehovah's name! a settled place for Him to abide in forever? Yet how much the past or the present says to the contrary! as indeed Jehovah warned was to be because of their apostasy, even to a proverb and a byword among all peoples.
"Wisdom hath built her house." Nowhere on earth was there a suited habitation. She could find no dwelling, but has prepared one for herself; for wisdom had to promote the entire life and the most intimate relations and the habits of every day. Hence the necessity for "her house," to which she liberally invites. "She hath hewn her seven pillars." There is a completeness of support exhibited in no other, and due to the divine aim herein sought.
Then the provision is no less bountiful. "She hath slaughtered her slaughtering, she hath mingled her wine, she hath furnished her table." How could it be otherwise if divine love undertake to entertain worthily of God? There is no more intelligible or common figure of communion than that which is expressed by eating and drinking under the same hospitable roof. So the Lord repeatedly set forth the welcome of grace in the gospel; so He signifies our feeding on Himself by faith to life eternal; so He instituted His supper for our habitual remembrance of Himself till He come. It is presented here that His people might know the pleasure Jehovah took in their enjoyment of wisdom as He revealed it.
But there is more. "She hath sent forth her maidens, she crieth upon the summits of the high places of the city, Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither." Wisdom had her messengers, who are fitly represented as maidens whom she dispatched on the errand of loving-kindness. But she spares no pains personally; for there she stands on the loftiest vantage ground, whence she may invite. And who are the objects of her appeal? Not the rich or great; not the wise or prudent; but whoso is simple, let him turn in hither." God is ever the giving God when truly known. He may test man for a special purpose; but as God loves a cheerful giver, so is He the most liberal of all Himself; and so wisdom here makes known. "To him that is void of understanding she saith, Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine that I have mingled." In the world that is, such generous unselfish love is unknown and hence the need and value of reiterated welcome.
Still in the same world admonition is requisite, and the word follows, "Forsake simplicities [or follies] and live; and go in the way of intelligence." Wisdom does not admit of inconsistency. If received notwithstanding our folly, it is that we may become wise according to a wisdom above our own; and this is truly to "live" where all else is death, and, as living, to walk in the way of intelligence, looking up to Him who is above, and not as the beasts that look down and perish.
How blessed for us that to those that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is God's power and God's wisdom! And how fitting that he who was of old endowed with wisdom beyond all others should be the one to reveal in the Old Testament Him who is that Wisdom in His own eternal Person!
Chapter 9 began with wisdom, or the wise woman; the Holy Spirit turns aside to point out how disappointing it is to instruct the scorner - a very aggravated form of evil, though increasingly common as Christendom hastens in its unbelief and moral ruin to judgment.
"He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked [man], a blot to himself. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; reprove a wise [man], and he will love thee. Impart to a wise [man], and he will become yet wiser; teach a righteous [man], and he will increase learning. The fear of Jehovah [is] the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy [is] understanding. For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee. If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and [if] thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear [it]." vv. 7-12.
Every scripture, we know, is not more surely God-inspired than profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for discipline that is in righteousness; but we need wisdom to apply it. Faith needs not only the Word, but the God who gave it, to direct the heart and mouth livingly; and for this we have by grace the Holy Spirit's guidance. So the Apostle commended those who watched over souls to God, as well as to the word of His grace. While the simple and unintelligent are invited, the foolish must be shunned and the way of understanding followed. Then freely we are warned against meddling with the scorner. To correct such! is vain; they willingly put on you shame. Let them alone, said the Lord to the disciples. You may only gain a blot in reproving a wicked person. They have a deeper need - to be born again. Where no life is, hatred is the result. There is no wisdom in reproving a scorner, more than in giving that which is holy to the dogs or in casting pearls before the swine. The upshot may be that they will trample the misdirected word under their feet, and turn and rend you.
Now the Christian has the gospel to urge on the heedless but this is the glad tidings of what God has done in Christ for him, wicked as he may be, to bring him to Himself. Thus all is harmonious. Correction and reproof are for those who have an ear to hear, that they walk not inconsistently with their profession. Hence we are told here to "reprove a wise man, and he will love thee." A wise man may not always pursue the path of wisdom; he may need reproof. A fool is one who never hears, though always ready to find fault. A wise man listens and weighs; when he recognizes what is of God, he will love you.
Another thing which distinguishes wisdom is the appreciation of what is good and helpful. Egoism is necessarily unwise and evil, because man is sinful, and God is unknown and untrusted. It is self-satisfied and refuses to learn, having no distrust of its own dark, selfish, and sinful state. On the other hand, "impart to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser, teach a righteous man, and he will increase learning." It is not the great that are wise, nor does age of itself understand judgment. Every good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation nor shadow of turning. Dependence on God is our only right attitude habitually, and hearing from one another what approves itself to our consciences as His truth; for we are members of one another; and He despiseth not any, let him be ever so lowly. But He hateth the proud and will punish the scorner.
The secret of it all is plain. "The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding." Creature intelligence is of no value for the soul, for eternity, for relationship with God. It begins, and must begin with fearing Him, the True and the Good, the Righteous and the Holy. There is repentance no less than faith, and therefore trembling at His Word, the direct reverse of judging it and trusting in self, justifying ourselves instead of God. But growth belongs to life in our present condition; and growth is by the right knowledge of God, who has communicated it in His Word for this purpose. The Christian readily knows why "Holy" should be in the plural, without allowing that it means "holy things." The knowledge of such things is not the intelligence that grows from the enlarging knowledge of God.
The pious Jew addressed looked for long life here below, through divine favour. As things were, much might come in to modify this, as we see in Josiah and many another. But when divine principles have their just and unimpeded result, every word will be fulfilled, as when Christ reigns over all the earth. We Christians have a far different calling new, and look for a higher glory. Nevertheless, we can say and do believe that piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life - of the present one, and of that to come.
It remains true also that "if thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it." God remains in changeless majesty; but in His righteous judgment, each shall bear his own burden, and reap as he sows, from the flesh corruption, from the Spirit life everlasting.
In full contrast with wisdom, and quite distinct from the scorner, is "the foolish woman." Here we have the picture of herself and her ways, her guests, and their end. Only we must not think that the folly in question means a feeble intellect, but rather the absence of care or thought, of heart or conscience, toward God, which Satan fosters in benighted man. "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God," and therefore neither seeks nor calls on Him. This at the last is antichrist. Here it is "the foolish woman," the state of things that entices, fleshly corruption rather than the haughty antagonist that sets it up.
"The foolish woman [is] clamorous; senseless (or, simplicity), and knoweth nothing. And she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, to call those that pass by who go right on their ways. Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither. And to him that is void of understanding she saith, Stolen waters are sweet, and the bread of secrecy is pleasant. But he knoweth not that the dead [are] there, [that] her guests [are] in the depths of Sheol." vv. 13-18.
Wisdom pleads for Jehovah and therefore in the true interests of man, no less than for the divine glory. The foolish woman is zealous only for the indulgence of sinful pleasure, regardless of all consequences. Yet it is remarkable how similar are the thoughts and words the Holy Spirit uses in speaking of each. Not that wisdom is "clamorous" as is folly; but she does cry and put forth her voice, for understanding is hers,
and the immense value she has to communicate from God and for Him, no less than to man. She does not sit on a seat or throne at the door of her house. But she yet more than folly stands in the top of high places by the way, a cheerful giver, who knows the ample resources for all that come. Not so the foolish woman. What house had she built? No pillars had she hewn out. She had neither beasts to kill, nor had she mingled wine, nor furnished her table, like wisdom with a heart delighting in good and in doing good where need abounded and dangers are without end and evil without measure.
Wisdom had her maidens to send forth, as she herself cried; for she was earnest to win for Jehovah and warn from Him, and sought the highest places of the city. Folly had no such maidens, any more than the generous provision of wisdom. Maidens indeed! She might well be ashamed and blush if she could before maidens, as they would assuredly blush for her words and ways. Yet both are represented as making appeal in terms of strong resemblance, but how opposite their wish and aim! "Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither" (vv. 4 and 16). And it is to be remarked, that the foolish woman in particular addresses her call to those that pass by, who go right on their ways. What malicious pleasure to lead such astray!
The difference comes out strongly in what wisdom, as compared with folly, says to him that is void of understanding. "Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. Forsake follies, and live; and go in the way of understanding." All was open, sound, holy, and unselfish on wisdom's part. How sinister the speech of the foolish woman! "Stolen waters are sweet, and pleasant is the bread of secrecy." But the appeal of wisdom needs grace to make it palatable; her rival's invitation is just suited to the dark heart of man as he is. He enjoys what is prohibited, and can only be snatched guilefully or by cunning; he suspects what is given freely, and cannot understand the greatest good as a matter of grace. Wisdom's gifts are therefore distrusted and despised; folly's call to stolen waters is as sweet to fallen nature as to drink them, and the bread of secrecy is as pleasant in prospect as to the taste.
How solemn when the curtain is drawn enough to let us see the dread reality! "But he knoweth not that the dead (or departed, shades) [are] there; that her guests [are] in the depths of Sheol." As the language about wisdom rose in the chapter before into a living and glorious person, an incomparable object of delight to Jehovah, and with no less incomparable delight of love going out to the sons of men, so here chapter 9 ends with a more awful view than is at all usual in the Old Testament of the lot that befalls those that lend their ear, and follow the tempting words of the foolish woman. What a contrast with leaving off folly and going on the way of intelligence!
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On her Blog, Diane Ravitch reports: “According to Duncan, our kids are dumb. Their parents spoil them. The kids don’t work hard enough. Furthermore, our culture stinks: No one takes education seriously, except Duncan, of course.”
How does Arne Duncan—with President Obama’s obvious support—want to fix this problem?
The answer: close the public schools and turn America’s children over to CEOs and corporations cutting parents out of the k – 12 education process. For instance, the Walton family of Wal-Mart infamy. Do you really want Wal-Mart teaching your kids?
Ravitch says Duncan was a basketball player, and we know that Obama loves this game. We now know that Duncan and President Obama have several things in common: For instance, they are both from Chicago (the University of Chicago was the birthplace of neo-conservatism in the United States and both Duncan and President Obama attended this university); President Obama is 52 and Duncan is 49; they both enjoy basketball and want to destroy America’s democratically run public school districts—all 13,600 of them (a goal of the neoconservative movement in the US: See Capitalizing on Disaster: Taking and Breaking Public Schools by Tara M. Stamm)
“President Obama chose Arne Duncan, who, previous to becoming CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, had little experience in education. Together they have promoted policies that are the antithesis of his campaign promises. Rather than supporting teachers as professionals, he has attacked teachers as the central problem, and along with Duncan, applauded the mass firing of teachers in Falls River, Rhode Island.” (Zezima, 2010, Buffalo State.edu, digital commons)
Arne Duncan should learn a few facts, and I volunteer to be his teacher. Send him to my house, and I will tutor him as only a former U.S. Marine can; I have a multiple-subject life credential and successfully taught in the public schools 1975 – 2005.
If Mr. Duncan accepts my offer, I won’t let him go home until he proves that he’s learned what I’ll teach him.
For instance, he will learn that the public schools have done and are still doing their job, and I will do this by mostly focusing on American adults 18 and over.
After all, more than 92% of Americans attend or attended public schools.
The U.S. Census reported that in 2010 there were 308,746,538 Americans and 234,565,071 were 18 and over. Eighteen is the legal age of an adult. For the rest of this post, I’ll use 234.6 million to represent all adults in the U.S.
Reading Worldwide.com says, “62% of all adults (145.452 million) in the United States own a public library ticket, no matter if they use it for borrowing poems, cookery books, or DVDs, consult legal references or use the public computer for filing online job applications. This figure was issued by the American Library Association (ALA) located in Chicago.”
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In 2003, 29% of adults read at the basic prose level (68 million); 44% at an Intermediate prose level (103.2 million) and 13% at the proficient level (30.5 million).
Only 14% of American adults read below basic (32.8 million). If those numbers are similar to 2013, that means those adults are functionally illiterate, leaving 201.8 million adults reading at basic or higher.
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There are more than 80,000 book publishers in the United States that generate revenues of $23.7 to $28.5 billion, and in 2001, for instance, consumers purchased 1.6 billion books—this does not count used book sales. In 2004, Americans bought 150 million old books. In addition, 90% of the 15,000 public libraries in the US spend more than $444 million on books annually (parapublishing.com).
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Paid newspaper circulation for 1,387 newspapers in 2010 was about 43 – 45 million; (State of the Media.org); in 2012, there were 7,390 print magazines with a combined paid and verified average circulation per issue of more than 312.4 million subscribers (statista.com).
This means that the majority of adults had supportive parents when they were children and as children they learned what the public school teachers taught them.
Regardless of the parenting methods used, it’s obvious that a majority of American parents are doing a much better job of parenting than Mr. Duncan and President Obama think. But how do we discover who the parents and children are who are not succeeding and the reasons.
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“Many factors were found to predict at-risk status that were independent of the student’s sex, race-ethnicity, and socioeconomic background.
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- students who were overage for their peer group, or students who had frequently changed schools;
- eighth-grade students whose parents were not actively involved in the student’s school, students whose parents never talked to them about school-related matters, or students whose parents held low expectations for their child’s future educational attainment;
- students who repeated an earlier grade, students who had histories of poor grades in mathematics and English, or students who did little homework;
- eighth-graders who often came to school unprepared for classwork, students who frequently cut class, or students who were otherwise frequently tardy or absent from school;
- eighth-graders who teachers thought were passive, frequently disruptive, inattentive, or students who teachers thought were underachievers; and students from urban schools or from schools with large minority populations.” (nces.ed.gov)
There’s an old Chinese Proverb that says, “Teachers open the door, but you (the student) must enter by yourself.”
Mr. Duncan, if you and/or President Obama don’t understand what this ancient Chinese proverb means maybe what we told our daughter when she was seven will help: “It doesn’t matter if your teachers are incompetent, boring or incredible and amazing, it’s your responsibility to learn”, and our daughter earned straight A’s in the public schools from 3rd to 12th grade graduating with a 4.65 GPA. She will earn her bachelor’s degree from Stanford June 14, 2014.
When she needed help, public school teachers were always available and she often took advantage of that help.
Mr. Duncan and President Obama are you wolves pretending to be sheep—are you closet neoconservatives with a goal to destroy public education in the United States? If the answer is yes, then teaching you the facts in this post will be a waste of time because you already have your agenda.
Lloyd Lofthouse is a former U.S. Marine and Vietnam Veteran.
His latest novel is the award winning Running with the Enemy. Blamed for a crime he did not commit while serving in Vietnam, his country considers him a traitor. Ethan Card is a loyal U.S. Marine desperate to prove his innocence or he will never go home again.
And the woman he loves and wants to save was trained to kill Americans.
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You might have noticed some changes at 420 Marshall (adjacent to Government Plaza) to the space that was once Theo’s and later Katherine’s, but always a restaurant. All the work was behind closed windows, but signage popped up last week giving the big reveal away. The East Bank District’s popular Retro 521 Cafe is expanding to downtown Shreveport and plans to serve breakfast/lunch/? out of the Marshall Street location, and do large parties in the beautiful 421 Texas event center. Co-owner Kristi Tift hopes to have the cafe open in early June and says the plan is to open weekdays at 7am baking all the breads they use for their menu. They will be serving a full breakfast brunch and lunch with a daily lunch special. ‘This location,’ says Tift, ” will offer more grilled items, and flash fried baked goods.”
Just up the block at the Slattery Building, at 431 Texas St., the space that used to be the Hallmark shop is opening as The Green House Nutrition, a store that will feature energy teas and shakes that one person who drinks them daily quipped tastes like ‘crack in a cup.’ We assume – that in this context- that is a GOOD thing. One thing we are pretty certain of is that an energy boost tea would be very welcome at about 3 p.m. each day! The shop plans to open in June.
And finally, the former Chateau Suites Motor Hotel is no more. The signs have gone up on the new and improved Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 201 Lake Street. After more than 18 months of construction, the hotel plans to open in, yes, June. Congratulations to all of our new downtown businesses!
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Hosted by CEU's School of Public Policy (Vienna/Austria), the AE Section “Economics, Business and Management Sciences” of the Academia Europaea (AE), the Academy of Europe, will hold a virtual Workshop on COVID-19 on November 23, 2020, 9 am to 5 pm, CET – Vienna time. The event is supported by the Global Labor Organization (GLO).
This is an internal meeting on special invitation only. If you wish to attend, please contact [email protected]
Starting ; Informal get together, flexible entry….
Klaus F. Zimmermann (MAE, UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University & GLO): Welcome of the Section Chair
Martin Kahanec (MAE, Central European University, Acting Dean of CEU School of Public Policy):
Welcome of the Host & and CEU Business
Graziella Bertocchi (MAE, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia):
Chair: Andreu Mas-Colell (MAE, Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
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Matthias Sutter (MAE, University of Cologne & Max-Planck Bonn):
Nudging or Paying? Evaluating the effectiveness of measures to contain COVID-19 in rural Bangladesh in a randomized controlled trial.
Chair: Reinhilde Veugelers (MAE, University of Leuven)
|11.40 11.50;||“Water, Coffee, Tea, Fruits” (virtual, bring your selection)|
Anil Duman (Guest, Central European University):
Wage Losses and Inequality in Developing Countries: labor market and distributional consequences of COVID-19 lockdowns in Turkey
Chair: Klaus F. Zimmermann (MAE, UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University & GLO)
|12.40 13.50;||Lunch with 3 random “seat” allocations…. (virtual, bring your food and drinks)|
Peter Nijkamp (MAE, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam):
Corona Impacts on the Hospitality Market. A Space-time Economic Roller-Coaster Analysis
Chair: Martin Kahanec (MAE, Central European University)
|14.40 14.50;||“Water, Coffee, Tea, Cookies” (virtual, bring your selection)|
Luiz Moutinho (MAE, University of Suffolk):
Artificial Intelligence and Control of COVID-19
Chair: Mirjana Radovic-Markovic (MAE, Institute of Economic Sciences)
|15.40 15.50;||“Conference picture – group photo”|
Marcella Alsan (Guest, Harvard University):
Civil Liberties in Times of Crises
Chair: Amelie Constant (MAE, Princeton University)
“After the hour”: Section Committee only. Group photo.
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For energy companies, traditional marketing methods are pretty much dead. The rise of digital marketing has now taken a strong grip and has had a profound impact on all industries, including telephony and energy. In fact, nearly all of the recent electricity and gas marketers, as well as telephony companies like Gana Energia and Suop – just to name a few – are 100% digital. This is a field where traditional marketers are not willing to lose ground.
These market conditions encourage the more traditional energy companies to assume the need for a change process, question the way in which they are providing services to their customers and see in the transformation a great opportunity to deploy technology projects that attack the core of your business. Additionally, technological advances can provide a great opportunity to diversify the business model, such as the electric vehicle, where, in general, possibilities are being explored to exploit the use of this type of vehicle. They also have the opportunity to identify good service provision practices that are being deployed in other sectors such as banking, such as identification byselfie, advanced digital on boarding, etc. Therefore, on the table of all these companies is the following question: What digital initiatives and how should I deploy to achieve digital transformation?
To respond, it is essential to know what the different enabling technologies can contribute to the energy business.
These technologies play a key role in a world in which companies constantly seek technological solutions that help increase efficiency and reduce costs; while, on the other hand, consumers are more informed about where the energy comes from. Therefore, energy companies must maximize the value of their digital ecosystem by more involving their customers through mobile applications and social media platforms, as well as self-service portals and chatbots .
The evolution of mobility and transport systems will also force a change in the business model , since it is currently not possible to identify all the electrical consumption that a person has regardless of where they connect to the electricity grid and centralize them in a single meter or bill However, given the exposure of electric vehicles, it will be of great interest to the consumer to have a centralized bill regardless of the location of the charging points to which they have connected their vehicle.
Faced with this environment full of challenges and opportunities, energy companies need a dual strategy that focuses on the daily needs of today’s business, while innovating for the future by making the most of the opportunities that enabling technologies provide for their business.
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Love & Solidarity
Grand Union Gallery is happy to welcome visitors back into the gallery from Friday 11th September to see Jamie Crewe’s Turner nominated exhibition Love & Solidarity. The gallery will be open by appointment only, every Friday and Saturday 12pm – 4pm until Saturday 31st October.
People from the same social bubble (to a maximum of 10 people) can book a timed slot online in advance – we kindly ask that you give 48 hours notice for booking and cancelling your visit.
To book your 1-hour time slot, please email us at [email protected] stating your preferred time – we will try our best to accommodate. The time slots available are:
Each timed slot will be one hour – this gives plenty of time to see the exhibition and for us to thoroughly clean the space before the next visitors.
VISITING GRAND UNION SAFELY
In addition to making visits by appointment only, Grand Union is putting a number of measures in place to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff. Please read the following guidelines to prepare for your visit to Grand Union:
- Social distancing is required when visiting Grand Union. Please keep a two-metre distance from others and observe signage indicating maximum capacities in our space.
- Grand Union staff will all be wearing face coverings and visitors will also be expected to wear a face covering unless this is not possible for medical reasons – please alert staff to this when booking. Grand Union can provide face masks and hand sanitiser upon arrival.
- Please stay at home if you are feeling unwell and notify us of your cancellation.
- Please note that we will not have toilet facilities available – please email us if you have specific needs in relation to this.
- Grand Union will collect contact details from visitors to help the NHS Test and Trace service in the national effort to contain and prevent the spread of coronavirus. Within GDPR guidelines, we will store this information for 21 days, after which will be safely deleted.
We’ll continue to review and manage any risks and to respond to any changes in Government guidance, making sure Grand Union staff are trained and up to date as we go.
Unfortunately we do not currently have a working lift. Please contact us in advance if you need help accessing the gallery, or to find other ways to see our work.
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Free & Easy Tomato Soup
Regular price £1.84
There is a delicious blend of flavours in this 400 gram tin of organic tomato soup. It's a healthy and nutritious low fat meal. It's perfect as a winter warmer too.
Just because you're busy doesn't mean that you can't eat nice food.
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Planners of the interstate highway system, which began to take shape after the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, routed some highways directly, and sometimes purposefully, through Black and brown communities. In some instances, the government took homes by eminent domain, according to a story on NPR.
It left a deep psychological scar on neighborhoods that lost homes, churches and schools, says Deborah Archer, a professor at the New York University School of Law and national board president of the American Civil Liberties Union. Archer recently wrote for the Iowa Law Review about how transportation policy affected the development of Black communities, the story reads.
“I think it’s also important for us to think about how we will shift culture within the relevant agencies so that white middle-class and affluent neighborhoods will not continue to be favored at the expense of communities of color, producing lopsided and skewed patterns of infrastructure development.”
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We’re all too familiar with the shift in buzzwords and industry jargon over time. Words such as “customer-centric” “big data,” and “innovative” are sure to grab our attention today, whereas “paradigm shift,” “synergy,” and “bandwidth” were hot terms in the past.
“Behavior” and its derivatives—such as “behavior change” and “behavior-based solution”—could be joining the race for buzzword status. If you’ve been looking for a behavior-based solution for your organization, or even on a personal level, you may already be familiar with the plethora of popular behavior-change books and articles, all of which include models from the various “experts.” More likely, you’re probably familiar with the inherent difficulty involved in actually creating sustainable behavior change.
So, how do you know whether an ostensible behavior change solution is simply leveraging popular buzzwords, or is actually offering a valid and effective method of getting different results? What does an effective behavior-based solution entail? What should it entail?
Below are three key criteria from Applied Behavioral Science research and literature for determining whether the solution you’re considering will truly affect your behavior, or someone else’s behavior, and ultimately your business results. An effective behavior-based solution should include:
1. A method for pinpointing behavior in observable and measurable terms or units
For example, consider “leadership behavior.” What is that behavior? Suppose you say it is “inspiring and motivating others.” But this is a result; it is not actual behavior. If you were asked to increase “inspiring and motivating others,” what would you do more of? You might come up with actual behaviors, things such as “provide one-on-one feedback to direct reports one or more times per week,” or “walk the shop floor, observing and talking with supervisors twice daily.” These are simple examples of real leader behaviors—and you can observe them and measure them.
The words “inspiring” and “motivating” describe the outcome or effect of a repertoire of discrete behaviors that could vary from individual to individual and recipient to recipient. Actual behavior can be recorded and captured on video—so it is observable, not an interpretation, and therefore can be measured.
2. An analysis of behavior relative to the specific conditions under which it occurs (the drivers of behavior)
We’re not always nice or smart all the time (okay, some of you may be!). Our behavior changes depending on our mood, who we’re with, where we are, events that happened to us last week, or even events that happened two seconds ago (e.g., the phone ringing).
It is important to understand the causal relationships between what we do and where or when we do it.
If the behavior change strategy does not take into account the circumstances in which a target behavior occurs (or doesn’t occur), then you won’t be able to identify the right (or missing) levers to drive and sustain the desired change in behavior.
3. A method for demonstrating the relationship between key behaviors and targeted business results
A sound behavior-change strategy must demonstrate the impact of key behaviors on results, either through statistical or visual analyses. In other words, if behaviors change but the results stay the same (or vice versa) then you haven’t identified the right key behaviors.
Or worse: performance improves, results improve, and then performance returns to the original level while results continue to improve. Many leaders may not give this kind of scenario a second thought, but it’s important, and here’s why: understanding the relationship between behavior and results allows organizations a certain element of control over results—which is, as they say, priceless.
The good news is, Applied Behavioral Science gives everyone the ability to shape behaviors reliably, sustainably, and at scale. So, whether your organization is developing its own behavior-based strategy or you’re considering outside support, start by asking yourself the three questions we explored above:
- Do you have a method for pinpointing behavior in observable and measurable terms?
- Do you have a (reliable) method for identifying the key drivers of the current level of performance?
- Do you have a method for determining the relationship between key behaviors and business results?
Or, are you just considering buzzwords?
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DRIVING FAST THROUGH INDIANAPOLIS WITH SEDCAIRN ARCHIVES
IF: I first came across your music after seeing a post from Keith Rankin regarding the album artwork he did for OOBYDOOB. Can you tell me about how you originally connected with Keith as well as the ideas behind the artwork?
SA: I was a fan of Keith’s artwork, music as Giant Claw, and label Orange Milk. I put together a show that he played at the Joyful Noise performance space and kept in contact with him after that. We went back and forth a little about the artwork. I sent him some images that I liked of Breadwoman and Gary Wilson, but he pretty much just did his own thing. I knew he would do something awesome just based on his past work.
IF: You released OOBYDOOB on November 11th. What went into making this album? Were there any specific ideas that influenced it?
SA: This album took a while to put together. After recording some rough versions and performing some of them live with my friend Ostry, he and I went down to Magnetic South in Bloomington to record his drums. At the same time I was working on getting the guest vocalists on some tracks. And then the last step was to have it mastered at Postal Recording here in Indy. Coming off of the Mammoth Cave record I wanted to do something that was a little more fun and included more people. I tried to just go with my instincts and not exclude brighter textures or vocals.
IF: The first track I heard off the album was “Ima Ned Hed” and it really stood out to me as something I couldn’t quite wrap my hands around. What is this song about?
SA: It’s kind of hard to say what some of the songs are about. Some of the lyrics come more from rhythmic ideas, but I do have a vague sense of what I’m trying to say by the time a song is done. To me, “Ima Ned Hed” is about understanding that your friends, family, and community are sacred and rare, and believing that you don’t need approval from anyone else. It’s kind of a reaction to being on the internet a lot where there is a lot of information about people’s lives that don’t have anything to do with you.
IF: In the video for “Ima Ned Hed” you strut about half crazily around an apparent abandoned mall before resorting to the woods, petting a rock, then taking off your shoes to wet your feet in the muddy water. What should we take from all this?
SA: Yeah! That video starts off with the song “Steer Me to Sears” by Ostry, and it sets the delirious scene. That is the mall I used to go to as a teen to buy clothes that I thought were cool, now it is barely hanging on with a Target and a Burlington Coat Factory. As a kid, a lot of advertising type images warped my mind into thinking I should aspire to have certain products. Now I realize how silly that is and I spend a lot of time taking my dog to that park where we shot the woods scene. I’m trying to relish things that actually have real value now.
IF: A few tracks on the album feature guest appearances from hip hop artist, including Oreo Jones, Sirius Blvck and FLACO. Was hip-hop / rap something you had planned wanting to have going into the making of the album?
SA: I had the music for “Out of Body” done and really liked it, but couldn’t think of what else to do with it. Those guys all live in Indy. We’ve performed and toured together. Under the DMA name I did a collab EP with Oreo called “Highway Hypnosis”. He and I both guested on Sirius’ track “Tribe Quest” from his album “Light in the Attic”. I got to know Flaco when I toured with Ghostgunsummer and Bored.
IF: Before Sedcairn Archives there was Jookabox and DMA. What has this transition been like for you as an artist? What does it mean for you looking forward?
SA: To me the difference between DMA and Sedcairn was getting into some more minimal electronic sounds while working LUNA music, and being excited about trying to include those ideas in what I do. I’d like to just stick with one name from here on out and I feel like the OOBYDOOB record included ideas from all of my past projects. I’m thinking more about sinking into some more vertical type sculpting details as I move forward.
IF: In an interview from 2011 you mentioned you like driving fast and wasting gas, sometimes simply driving around for fun, what you called “Riding Holiday.” Are these joy rides helpful to your creative process?
SA: Haha! Yeah the Riding Holiday track was from a DMA tape that Joyful Noise put out called “Drem Beb”. I do like driving and listening to tunes, and yeah that’s a great way to sort out ideas when you’re losing sight of what you’re working on. I am a believer in the “car test” for mixes, that is where I do a lot of listening.
IF: Ghost Punk, Crust-Funk, Scrimp-Screet. Your music has been categorized by a handful of unique genre titles over the years. Are these in anyway simply used to rebel or perhaps poke fun of the idea of genres?
SA: Yeah! Genres are silly but I understand that we need them to communicate to each other.
IF: It appears many bands have made up new genres over the last few years. I feel part of this is do to the how much music has been made available these days. While many bands tried hard to break free from certain genres in the past it seems many new bands today make up their own genres as a way to stand out, or perhaps out of fear of being stuck in one genre for their entire career. What are your thoughts on this?
SA: I think that’s a fine way to go about things, but no one is forcing anyone to keep doing the same thing over and over. I understand that some people need a starting place to jump off from when they’re listening to an artist that’s new to them. I’m always most excited about music that I have no frame of reference for.
IF: Your work is released through the Joyful Noise Records label. How did you originally hook up with them?
SA: Yes Joyful Noise released my first CD under the name Grampall Jookabox “Scientific Cricket” in 2007. I was a fan of Karl Joyful’s band Abner Trio and would go to see them play at the Melody Inn and give him CD-Rs of tunes.
IF: The Indianapolis music scene has really been bringing in some attention over the last few years. I remember living in Chicago a few years back and seeing a plethora of awesome bands from Indianapolis coming to play. What does the scene in Indianapolis mean to you? What direction do you see it heading?
SA: The music/artistic/creative community here in Indy means the world to me. It is very special and sacred. I’m excited to see what happens next, it seems to be getting priced out of the Fountain Square neighborhood. There’s a lot of really great music going on with people like Oreo, Flaco, Sirius, Hen, Nagasaki Dirt, Raw Image, Grass SM-6, Mathaius Young, so many more. General Public Collective is awesome. Landon from Creeping Pink and Mark from Burnt Ones are doing awesome things at State Street Pub. Mark is putting together a Ty Segall show at the Irving that I’m really excited about because I live in that neighborhood.
IF: Walk us through a typical week in the life of David Moose Adamson.
SA: Right now I am finally finishing college after leaving to play in bands, I have like 2 weeks left. I travel down to Bloomington to do some work doing digital transfers of obsolete media formats. I work at Joyful Noise cutting limited edition lathe cut records on an old Presto lathe. I work on some tunes, maybe play a show on the weekend. I take my dog to the park a lot, and hang out and laugh with my betrothed.
Interview by Frenchpressley
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12 THINGS TO PAY ATTENTION WHEN DEALING WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS
“I’m retiring,” my friend said.
“You aren’t old enough to retire,” I replied.
“Yeah, I am. I’ve been a teacher in this district for nineteen years and I’ve never lied to a parent; I’m not going to let the district force me to do so now.”
That conversation occurred in March 2013. “I was just up at TEA last week, I’ve got to work a minimum of three more years,” I said. “I wish you’d reconsider, selfishly, I’m going to hate it here without you.”
Our campus, ECDC, had a nice retirement party for Bernadette on her next to last day, May 29th, a Wednesday. I made a movie for the occasion, one of those testimonial sort of things that celebrated her years in the district, almost all of them spent on the early childhood campus. I got written up for it too, playing with my camera at work. Technically, I’d used the camera on my personal iPad, but what the heck, I signed the form and shoved it back it my principal’s face. “You know the drill, please make me a copy and put it in my box,” I said. I had no idea how I was going to carry on without Bernadette, for over ten years, she’d been the key player on my early childhood assessment team. She also happened to be hands down the best teacher of children with autism that I’d ever seen.
As it turned out, I didn’t ever have to get used to life at ECDC without Bernadette. After May 30th, all of the teachers and paraprofessionals cleared out and it was just me, three janitors, three secretaries, and the principal and counselor left at ECDC. I still had another ten days to run on my 2012-13 contract, however for the first time in many years, I wasn’t doing summer testing. My 2012-13 reports had all been written and archived and filed in eligibility folders, and my protocol files had all been turned in to Central Office. I was just sitting around my office sort of twiddling my thumbs. I half-heartedly started organizing for fall, but mostly I worried about how I was going to conduct transdisciplinary play-based assessments without Bernadette present to interact with the child as the SLP, OT, PT, and I looked on and filled out the TPA protocols and took notes. I tallied up my numbers. As was typical for my campus, my team and I had tested over one hundred three to five year olds that school year. I called Bernadette on the phone, “Sure you don’t want to reconsider, I bet I could get you your old job back.” I left the message on her voice mail, she and her husband were off somewhere in the hill country, enjoying retirement. When she returned to an area where she had bars, she called back and left this voice mail, “I don’t want my old job back.” I made up referral packets for the fall and stuck my head back down in the sand.
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34. Not to mention that most of the things that we worry about never come to pass anyway. My mom calls this borrowing trouble. Thursday June 13th was my last day, however on June 10th I walked into a six p.m. Bible study class at Trinity Baptist Church and heard Beth Moore pose this question: “Ladies, have you ever stayed in one place too long?” I felt chills travel all up and down my body. Ouch, I thought, that message was definitely meant for me.
Quitting a job requires a whole lot less paperwork than acquiring that job ever did. The next day I walked into Central Office carrying a one sentence I quit letter that I’d printed out at home that morning. Personnel had one form I had to fill out, it took me less than five minutes. Next I was required to sign some other papers and that was all there was to it, suddenly I was no longer an ECISD employee. It wasn’t even 9:30 in the morning before I was out the door, standing in the parking lot, feeling slightly light-headed. The heat, I thought, it’s already brutal out here today.
I walked across the parking lot from Central Office to the annex that housed the SE offices. I’d given the secretaries a 17-page grievance documenting mostly Medicaid fraud that I’d been told to write by Stevie G. “You’ll work where you’re told to work, and you’ll do what you’re told to do, if you have a complaint, then file a grievance with the school board,” she’d said at one of my recent corrective action interviews. I needed to pick up my copy of the grievance before I drove away. I’d printed out the document (a one page form that I’d written see attached and a table of contents of evidence on, along with sixteen pages of documentation of my concerns) at home that morning, and it would have been a simple thing for me to print myself a second copy, however I’d developed the habit of always asking the secretaries to make me copies of material that Central Office asked me to turn in. Just as a precaution. Never hurts to have a few witnesses, that sort of thing.
At that time Mary E was still SE director, but she had a co-director, a guy named Matt Something or another. He’d never worked in SE, but he did know someone at CO. At least that was what I’d heard, who knows if it was even true? I’m not sure if it was nepotism or not, because I have no idea whether the person getting Matt jobs he wasn’t qualified for was related to him or not. I’d had very few interactions with Matt ?, still can’t think of his last name, certainly he’d never been anything but polite and nice to me. The copy machine was right outside his office, and I’d been standing there talking to the secretary as she finished up with my copy. Matt asked me to step into his office.
“I think you might have already heard this, but officially we’re moving you to Sinclair next year, ECDC isn’t going to have a Diag or Psych, every elementary campus will do their attendance area’s early childhood testing,” he said. At his words, I felt a huge weight drop off of my shoulders. I wasn’t abandoning my campus, I’d been kicked out. Wow, we truly do serve an awesome God! I can’t tell you how good it felt to look right into Matt’s clueless eyes and reply, “Nope, you’re not moving me to Sinclair. You can’t–because I just quit!”
Knowing when to walk away does take wisdom, which for me means that when God tries to get my attention, I listen up and ditch my own well-thought out plans. I’ve never regretted or second guessed my decision. As far as I know, neither has Bernadette. As a side note, nobody had to do any TPAs without Bernadette, or without me either for that matter. I have it on reliable authority that, for the school year 2013-14, the first year that Aleczander was denied any general or special education services, the ECISD assessment staff conducted only three early childhood assessments. What happened to the other ninety-seven, you might be wondering? After all, our ECDC team had averaged about one hundred evaluations, most of them initials, for many years. Turns out that the staff, under the direction of the supervising LSSP who no doubt wishes to remain forever unnamed and no longer works in the district as far as I can tell, simply refused to test the kids who’d previously gotten early intervention services and were now required, by law, to be served by their public schools. When the ECI case managers came forward with their referrals, the LSSPs and/or DIAGs on the elementary campuses simply told them that testing didn’t appear to be necessary. I’ve recently been told by an ECI speech provider that their case managers don’t even bother to call up ECISD to set up face to face interviews any more. “There’s no point, they don’t have any services,” she said. This, if it is true and I have no reason to doubt the woman’s veracity, goes a long way toward explaining why Bernadette and I became persona non grata at ECISD almost ten years ago.
Neither Bernadette nor I lives in the district and neither of us ever expected to return to the district in any capacity other than as attendees at the retirement parties of our friends and former co-workers. Certainly, I never anticipated that I would begin working as an advocate for ECISD children denied a FAPE by the district. At the time that I retired from ECISD, I had never been in an ARD meeting with a SE attorney in attendance. I’d been in a total of one meeting with a sort of advocate; she was the Ed Diag grandmother of a kiddo the TPA team had assessed. I believed that my Diag days were a thing of the past, and that was a job that I knew how to do. I certainly never anticipated becoming a SE advocate, a job about which I knew absolutely nothing.
Likely you’ve heard the expression, if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. I planned to write fiction after my retirement. I thought that I might do a little redecorating around the house, clean out closets and cabinets, maybe even a bit of gardening. I was going to volunteer up at the church and take more book and Bible study classes. Turns out that God had other plans for me. He’s given me a new career and another story to tell; Saving Aleczander falls into the category of creative non-fiction. My involvement in Aleczander’s story, which you already know all about, began on November 2, 2015 when Bernadette brought Aleczander and his mother over to my house. My first foray out to the district as Aleczander’s advocate occurred on December 17, 2015. Bernadette was with Aleczander’s parents and me that day.
These school district folks definitely play hard ball. This case has hung on for literally years. Friends, I gotta tell you, there are days when it appears the next thing to impossible for me to even think about writing a story for which there is no end in sight. Those of you who are writers know exactly what it is that I’m talking about here; every story, by definition, has a beginning, a middle, and an end. That’s just the way it is. Who would even want to read a story that doesn’t provide some sort of ending, happy or otherwise? Nobody, that’s who. So now I’ve written Saving Aleczander’s beginning, and presently I’m writing the story’s middle in more or less real time, mostly in the hope that those of you who are out there advocating your little hearts out can benefit from my experience. This story’s end continues to elude me. Just so you know.
Hope does spring eternal. To that end, we’re just about ready to file another DP request to induce ECISD to get into the business of providing Aleczander with specially designed instruction appropriate to his unique circumstances. And I do believe, as does Aleczander’s attorney, that eventually the district is going to do the right thing by this little guy. Now wouldn’t that be a wonderful thing to be able to report? Stay tuned.
Relative to the most recent lesson that I’ve learned in regards to holding the district’s feet to the fire (although, in all honesty, I haven’t actually managed to hold anybody’s feet to the fire thus far), today I’m talking about gaslighting. Gaslighting is one of those terms that as a literature major, I thought I knew a bit about; in the movie, gaslighting is this active deceptive campaign that the bad guy does in order to make the heroine of the story believe that she’s gone crazy. Which just about sums up the entirety of what I knew about gaslighting. And it also explains how, for four long years, I remained clueless as to the myriad ways in which Aleczander’s parents and I were getting gaslighted right and left. Friends, I gotta tell you, ignorance is NOT bliss, not even close.
Per Webster’s, GASLIGHTING is a psychological brainwashing technique used by sociopaths to manipulate vulnerable individuals. The truth is that school administrators, upon occasion, and special education lawyers, almost always, are going to“gaslight” parents and teachers and therapists as well as the advocates that make up ARD committees. To help you wrap your head around this concept you might want to do what I’ve done: whenever I read, hear or think the word gaslighting, I automatically re-define it to myself as, “he or she is gaslighting as in this dude is flat out lying to me.”
Working as an advocate, I have learned that is possible to be “gaslit” by some real experts when a person (me) has the temerity to go up against a public school district. If learning more about “gaslighting” interests you, then I invite you to read on. I’m fixing to provide you with examples of how I got taken in by this nefarious strategy during my forays out into “the district.” Have you ever sat in ARD meetings and done and said things that, driving home, you’ve cringed to recall them? Have you ever asked yourself, “How could I have been so stupid?” I certainly have felt that way. Even after I understood that the district was blatantly lying to us, I kept right on getting sucked down into circuitous rabbit holes during IEP meetings. Which totally answers the question as to why I’ve been unsuccessful at holding anybody out in the district’s feet to the fire in regards to providing Aleczander with any semblance of a FAPE. The truth was always there, right in front of me, but I was paying attention to the wrong things.
So what exactly is gaslighting? First let me tell you what it is not. Gaslighting isn’t a thing done in a movie by a jewelry thief husband who needs to convince his wife and all her friends that she has gone paranoid stupid crazy. Well, that is the plot in Gaslight, the movie, but gaslighting, the nasty thing that happens in ARD meetings to parents these days looks and feels significantly different.
The term “gaslighting” comes from the 1944 movie, GASLIGHT. For the purposes of today’s discussion, I’m going to go with the definition of gaslighting as a patient incremental process, implemented to cause the target to begin to doubt their own perceptions of reality. Aleczander’s parents and I walked out of the first ARD meeting that we attended together all of us feeling kinda wobbly. We didn’t know each other very well yet, and Mom and Dad still had one hundred percent respect for teachers and therapists and school principals. At the meeting, SE Director and Principal had acknowledged that Aleczander wasn’t doing so well at school, however all that they were concerned about were the behaviors associated with work refusal. To the parental concerns that Aleczander wasn’t learning to read, write, and talk like the other children, the school folks had one answer: “He has all the skills he needs, he just needs to settle down and do his work.”
So there we were, standing in the parking lot on December 17, 2015, right after the first meeting the three of us had attended together. Dad looked away, sort of shuffled his feet in apology, and sounded sheepish when he said, “I guess you can tell that Aleczander has a little behavior problem.” His words surprised me so much that I believe that I reacted by stiffening my entire body and standing up even straighter and elevating my nose as high in the air as it would go before I said, sounding perhaps even a little belligerent, “Somebody at this school has a behavior problem and it isn’t Aleczander. They still haven’t even looked at the assessment information you’re providing them. All they’ve agreed to is another evaluation report. We know what Aleczander needs, and they know what Aleczander needs, this is insane.” Bear in mind that at this point we hadn’t yet had the pleasure of getting together with the $350/hour SE lawyers. People were still acting real solicitous toward us. True, the district wasn’t providing Aleczander with any meaningful services, but they also weren’t making snide remarks about us and suggesting that we were door knob sucking crazy for even suggesting that Aleczander needed more OT, PT, and Speech, and/or that the district needed to get off their corporate duff sand put him in their dyslexia class.
Have you ever felt this way, as if you and the school folks don’t inhabit the same universe? If so, it could very well be the case that you also are being played. Keep in mind that at that first meeting, the parents and I were meeting only with the school psych, the school principal, and the director of Special Education in a second and futile attempt to get the district to consider the evaluation data that the parents had brought in. Cognitively I understood that these people are dissembling; however at that point in time, I believed that these administrators had, as they so often and facilely articulated, “Aleczander’s best interests at heart.” It was only after we began having the pleasure of SE lawyers at our ARD meetings that the serious gaslighting began.
By definition, gaslighting is used by sociopaths; abusers, dictators, narcissists, in short, actual criminal types. In my personal experience, gaslighting techniques have been employed against families with the temerity to question anything that happens at school. I want to be very clear that I’m not saying that the individuals who have demonstrably used gaslighting techniques against Aleczander, his family, and his advocate are sociopaths, abusers, dictators, or narcissists; I’m simply saying that if you look up the term gaslighting in Webster’s this is the definition that you’re going to find.
Not to sound overly cynical here, but if you check out the membership of any group of governmental agency employees—be they LSSPs, SE Directors, SE Lawyers, mayors, elected or appointed city, country, and state officials—I’m talking here about individuals paid out of taxpayer funds who regularly interact with the public, you’re going to find a few, in some cases more than a few, unscrupulous persons using gaslighting techniques in their interactions with the unsuspecting public.
At the first mediation session that I attended with Aleczander’s mother (late May 2016), she and I were the only two in the conference room on our side. Per what I had read about the process, mediation sessions typically started with both the plaintiffs (the parents) and the defendants (the school district) in the same room. The TEA mediator’s job was to begin the meeting and attempt to clarify the disagreement points between the two parties before each side would be sequestered in separate rooms with the mediator traveling from one room to another carrying offers and counter offers back and forth. Typical negotiator strategy: define the issues, and then negotiate to reach a mutually agreeable solution. Conventional wisdom is that a good mediation agreement is one in which both sides feel as if they were somewhat shortchanged, but that they have signed their names to a compromise that both can live with.
This has not happened to us in any of the three (thus far) mediation sessions that Mom, Dad, and I have attended at ECISD CO. On each occasion, the only people we saw from ECISD on mediation day were the secretaries who, thank God, are always really nice to us. Our first mediation session was held in late May 2016 as Aleczander was finishing first grade. Our disagreement points were the same that they’d always been. We wanted dyslexia therapy by an Orton-Gillingham certified teacher, speech, OT, and PT services that were specially designed to treat Aleczander’s developmental coordination disorder and modifications in all areas of the second grade curriculum such as having texts read to him and the use of an iPad or computer to voice dictate or type his written assignments. That sort of thing, nothing unreasonable. Well, there was one thing that we had added to the list of requested services that we had been seeking when we started all of this rigamarole back on December 8, 2015.
By the end of first grade, as a direct result of the way that he’d been treated at school, Aleczander had become school phobic and had developed such an alarming stutter and extreme secondary stuttering characteristics that the speech therapist who’d assessed him for us on May 13, 2016 had insisted that we get him immediately to a pediatric neurologist as the symptoms he’d developed since Bernadette and I had first assessed him on November 3, 2015 (and fortunately videotaped) were symptoms that either developed over the course of at least a few years or they were symptoms of a brain tumor. Aleczander’s symptoms had developed during the period between November 2015 when Bernadette and I tested him and May 2016, when Geneva, former ECISD employee and member of our play based assessment team, assessed Aleczander. November to May, that’s six months. Geneva was apologetic. I don’t want to scare you, but this is serious stuff, she said. And we were scared. Aleczander’s whole body contorted when he tried to talk.
Which is why, at the May 2016 mediation session, we’d added the request that ECISD pay for the pediatric neurological assessment to our list. I’d put together a short little video documenting Aleczander’s present levels of performance, beginning with about two minutes from the November 2015 video assessment report that, as far as I could tell nobody from the district had gotten around to viewing yet, and ending with less than a minute of the the May 13, 2016 speech and language sample with Aleczander struggling to speak. That video is so painful to watch that I’ve never been able to make myself look at it a second time. However, if any one of you wants to see what PTSD looks like in a child who has been mistreated by SE service providers for approximately six months in a public school, the video is posted at janisarnold.com.
At that point in time (May 2016), I was still thinking and acting as an educational diagnostician rather than a special education advocate, however I was making an effort to transform myself. One of the suggestions for a successful mediation on the TEA website advised that the parent come in with a very specific request as well as documentation as to why these services were the ones that were necessary for their child’s FAPE. Hence, we started off showing Lucius B, our mediator, our movie and our list of requested services. I also had a twenty-nine page document that went through the district’s proposed 2nd grade IEP page by page pointing out its errors. For instance, despite the fact that I’d done nothing but yammer for months about the fact that the first grade goals and objectives didn’t provide any data as to present levels of performance and included no methods for measuring growth, the district still put forth goals such as, by the end of the school year, Aleczander will read on grade level with 70% accuracy, yada, yada, yada. This is what we want, this is what he needs, and by the way, he’s not the only kid that’s getting shafted, Mom and I said. So Lucius took the flash drive with our movie and our written request and went to join the school district folks. He wasn’t gone too long, maybe thirty minutes at most. Mom and I twiddled our thumbs, and talked, not saying anything of significance because the district has a way of leaving open phone lines in conference rooms that some people in other rooms might be listening in on and I wasn’t taking any chances.
As to what the district people, who even knows who was present that day, told Lucius B that they were willing to do for Aleczander, I can’t provide any specific details. Typically the mediators carry back and forth notes on the offers and, if agreement is reached, then the mediation agreement is typed up for signatures. That mediation didn’t result in any consensus between plaintiff and defendant. I don’t think they offered us one single thing that was on our list that day. If they did, it was something so ridiculous that even Lucius was unwilling to dignify it with air time. When he returned, he walked over to Eva, took her hands in his and said, “This place is corrupt, but then they all are. And it’s not just the schools, the city, county, state, wherever the government operates, you’ll find corruption. Save Aleczander, get him out of here. Go to a charter school.”
Lucius then looked across the table to me and said, “Don’t think you’re going to fix this place in time to save this child. Do you hear what I’m telling you? Get him out of here.”
Which is a big part of the reason that, two months later, Mom and Dad enrolled Aleczander at Salem Sayers Academy. This was a private school located in the ECISD attendance area. The law states that the district is responsible for SE services for children whether or not they are enrolled in special education and whether or not they are attending the public school. That was what we were counting on. We spent the entire next school year trying to get ECISD to abide by the law. A story for another day, but suffice to say, we didn’t get jack from the district.
Now I’m going to talk about SE law, specifically IDEA. Friends, you have GOT to know specifically what the law says, if only so that you can contradict the district employees when they lie to you about the law in IEP meetings. You’ll also always want to tape record your meetings with these people, however, don’t believe that you can tape record your meetings and catch them in their lies. For those of us who operate with a moral compass this will work; however individuals who will gaslight you do not operate with the same sort of moral compass that you and I possess. In my opinion, people who will gaslight others for any reason demonstrably have no moral compass.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) includes the Child Find mandate. Child Find requires all school districts to identify, locate and evaluate all children with disabilities, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. This obligation to identify all children who may need special education services exists even if the school is not providing special education services to the child. The Child Find mandate applies to all children who reside within a State, including children who attend private schools and public schools, highly mobile children, migrant children, homeless children, and children who are wards of the state. (20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(3)). The District’s Child Find obligation extends to all children who are suspected of having a disability, including children who receive passing grades and are “advancing from grade to grade.” (34 CFR 300.111(c)) The law does not require children to be “labeled” or classified by their disability. (20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(3)(B); 34 CFR 300.111(d)). The primary purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is to ensure that all children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education, a FAPE, including special education and related services that are “designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living …” (20 U.S.C. 1400(d)
What happens if a school refuses to evaluate a child as had been the case with Aleczander since September 2017 to present, June 2020? For answers here we need to learn how courts have previously adjudicated cases in which, despite persistent requests from parents for an appropriate identification of disability and individualized educational treatment plan (IEP), handicapped children have been denied a FAPE. Now we’re venturing into something known as Case Law.
In the fall of 1995, a landmark case about damages under Child Find was issued by the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The case is W.B. v. Matula, 67 F.3d. 484 (3rd Cir. 1995). Before E.J. entered first grade, his mother went to the school and shared concerns about her son with the school principal, Ms. Matula and others. The school did not offer any help. The mother continued to talk with school personnel, including the principal, the school nurse, the first and second grade teachers, and the guidance counselor for months. Despite the parent’s repeated requests for help, the school refused to evaluate the child.
Finally, the mother took E.J. to a private psychologist for an evaluation. The psychologist found that E.J. had several serious neurological problems. The school refused to reimburse Ms. B. for the independent evaluation that described serious problems that were affecting E.J.’s ability to learn. The school continued to stonewall, refusing to provide E.J. with any assistance.
The mother requested a due process hearing to request reimbursement for the evaluation and to force the school to help her child. When E.J. entered second grade, the school was still withholding help.
The case was appealed to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The Court found that monetary damages were available as a remedy under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and under Section 1983. The Court held that there is nothing to suggest that relief under the law is limited in any way.
The Court found that: Plaintiff, on behalf of her disabled child, seeks damages for the persistent refusal of certain school officials to evaluate, classify and provide necessary educational services.
Despite resistance by school officials and following extensive administrative proceedings, the mother ultimately succeeded in having her child evaluated, classified as neurologically impaired and provided with special education services. Plaintiffs then sued for compensatory and punitive damages incurred in the period before the school agreed to provide these services.
Despite the finding that E.J. suffered from ADHD and was thus entitled to Section 504 services, defendants did not provide them. Concerned that the evaluation had not fully assessed E.J., W.B. asked defendants to fund an independent evaluation. Defendants refused. This decision would not be complete without a comment on Mansfield’s [Board of Education] seemingly endless attacks on the parent, W.B. Evidently, Mansfield believes not only that W.B. is overly persistent, but also that she is trying to wear down the district to obtain services to which E.J. is not entitled. In my view, however, W.B. was essentially correct about the major points in dispute in these proceedings including evaluation, classification and placement.
Nonetheless, the district has consistently denied W.B.’s reasonable, appropriate, and meritorious requests related to E.J.’s education. The basic dynamic of this entire dispute is that the district has denied W.B.’s meritorious requests and W.B. has been left with no alternative to an enormously burdensome struggle in order to obtain E.J.’s rights under IDEA. In my view, the burden placed on W.B. was unnecessary, unwarranted and largely the product of the district’s unwillingness to recognize and appreciate E.J.’s neurological impairments despite ample reliable evidence thereof. Among the specific conditions a state must satisfy is the requirement that it demonstrate that “all children residing in the State who are disabled, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services are identified, located, and evaluated.”
I’ve known many of these SE folks for years, they didn’t used to be like this. Specifically in the case of Mary E, she hired me to work at ECISD, first as a contract employee and then as a full-time educational diagnostician. We worked well together, sharing a common goal, to do the best job we could do for every single referral, and then very very gradually, that all changed. I now understand that a big part of the change came about when TEA imposed the 8.5% cap on school districts. Another negative factor, in terms of meaningful SE services for handicapped children, happened when ECISD decided to hire Walsh Anderson Gallegoes SE attorneys to the tune of $350 an hour to “Bullet Proof the District’s IEPs.” As it is said, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Nobody starts out to be a bad person or to do a bad job. I do believe that.
Now here’s where this analysis gets a little bit tricky. As an advocate, you’ve got to know and understand when you are being lied to. In Mary E’s case, I don’t believe that she ever “gaslit” us knowingly, although I believe that many of her statements to the parents were mendacious. The motivations of others are important for me, as an advocate, to understand, because this knowledge enables me to tailor my responses more effectively.
The first signal that an individual is gaslighting you is that, from the git go, he or she will tell blatant lies, knowing full well that you know that they are lying. The goal of these blatant lies is two-fold. Initially the miscreant, in this case the SE lawyer, is trying to intimidate you, to knock you off your game, to make you doubt your own competence. So when you say that the IDEA mandates that the district evaluate Aleczander even if he isn’t in special education a minimum of one time per year upon parent request, Mr. SE Lawyer will look you right in the eye, smile in what he no doubt believes is a charming fashion, and say, “Well, no, as a matter of the law, Aleczander is NOT entitled to a FAPE since the parents took him out of SE two years ago.” He knows that you know he’s lying, but he also knows that, in this case, he holds all the cards. This is the hallmark of an accomplished gaslighter. What are you going to do? He’s in charge, you aren’t. What you can do, and what I wish that I had done, is whip out the actual IDEA language, and the W.B. vs. Matula Case Law analysis referenced above. Shove it in his face. Insist that you be allowed to read it to the entire ARD committee. This likely won’t gain your child one single thing, but if and when you file the DP, you’ll have proof that the parent was denied services to which her child was entitled. The lawyer is betting you won’t go that far. He’s likely right, but you have got to try!
Nina P., the current ECISD SE Director, made the statement that Aleczander wasn’t entitled to a FAPE because he wasn’t enrolled in special education several times, on tape, at the 8.14.19 REED meeting that she’d invited us to on 7.31.19. In her case, I don’t know if she even understood that she was lying, of if she was simply parroting statements made by the SE Lawyer, Eric R. In terms of whether or not Nina P’s statements qualify as gaslighting, I’ll let you be the judge. For sure she was lying whether she knew what she was doing or not. And also for sure, she remains culpable for her actions. She is after all the Director of Special Education for that entire school district. Murder one, murder two, involuntary manslaughter, in the end, what does it actually matter what you label the crime? The victim is still stone cold dead.
Certainly Nina P wasn’t listening to us at the 10.4.19 DP Resolution meeting when Aleczander’s parents, this time Dad was doing most of the talking, answered the question with which Ms. P now appears to open all meetings: “This is your opportunity to tell us whatever you’d like to tell us about your child. Whatever you think we need to know. We’ve got an hour; just tell us.” At that meeting, the only us from the district was Ms. P and the Sinclair Principal, who had heard all of our assessment information discussed as I read directly from the 8.14.19 REED report that I’d prepared for the 8.14.19 meeting two months earlier. You remember that meeting? The one that Ms. P called a REED on the email that she sent the mom but the one that she failed to send the parent an invitation to, because, as she reminded us repeatedly, “He can’t have an ARD or a FAPE, because you took him out of SE two years ago.”
Feeling sort of ridiculous for saying the same things over and over again, but still game, Dad started talking. By the time Aleczander was four, his parents had taken him to early intervention specialists recommended by his doctors and knew that Aleczander had a significant medical condition that was congenital, amenable to treatment, but not curable. Aleczander was diagnosed with developmental dyspraxia before he was three. By the time he was six he had been diagnosed with dyslexia, speech impairment, and dysgraphia. As Aleczander’s dad said at the October 4, 2019 Due Process Resolution Meeting,“We’ve known since he was born that he wasn’t like other kids.” ECISD was offered the Permian Basin medical records, as well as the Odessa Public School history of previous OT, PT, and Speech services multiple times beginning in August 2013 when the parents moved into the district and tried to enroll Aleczander at ECDC in PreK. I say offered, because despite the fact that Dad went all over the school district trying to get an enrollment packet for his handicapped son, he kept coming up dry.
During the 2013-14 school year, when Aleczander was age appropriate for prekindergarten, these parents didn’t know that the district was lying to them when they were told first at the elementary school, for a second time at the central office, and finally at ECDC, ECISD’s early childhood center, that Aleczander couldn’t be enrolled in PreK because PreK was only for kids who could qualify for Medicaid. My guess is that the secretaries at Sinclair, ECDC, and Central Office didn’t know that they were lying; so technically how could they have been gaslighting? Certainly there was no way that those nice ladies who turned Aleczander away time after time could have even guessed that the district was implementing policies in direct contradiction to the IDEA. Yeah, the secretaries definitely weren’t gaslighting, but by the same token, they were being used by the SE department and yes, they were effectively lying to the parents. Aleczander, under the IDEA, was entitled to be transferred into the PreK program and he was entitled to a SE evaluation that considered his previous medical and educational history. To paraphrase a phrase that Eric R, the SE lawyer we’re hanging out with these days likes a lot, “Just as a matter of law, per the IDEA and the 1995 WB vs Matula, Aleczander is entitled to a FAPE.”
The takeaway here is that even though all people who lie to you aren’t gaslighters, it is critical that we as advocates learn to discern when we are being lied to. And especially in the case of individuals who lie to us with malicious intent (the gaslighters) as opposed to those who are simply ignorant, we’ve got to learn to come into meetings prepared with both the law and case law documentation in written form in order to get our rebuttal into the record in these ARD meetings. Yeah, ARD meetings aren’t supposed be run as if they are legal proceedings. However, in point of actual fact, once a district allows the lawyer to attend these meetings and to dictate the terms and conditions of an individualized educational program (educational treatment plan), then you’ve got a situation similar to what happens when an insurance company dictates what your doctor can and cannot suggest be done to treat your medical condition. I’m not saying that this is pretty folks, but it’s here and we have got to deal with it. Am I saying that you can no longer trust your public school? Well, the answer to that question turns out to be somewhat complicated. Yeah, you can trust at least some of them, sort of you can. But you gotta verify every single little thing that they tell you.
Stuff you need to know about how the district MAY gaslight you:
- A gaslighter lies to you knowing that you know that his statement is a bald-faced lie. This is by design. The kicker to the blatant and completely obvious lie is that once you realize that these people will lie to you about a circumstance that both you, the child, and the parent knows is a bald-faced lie, the individual in question has set up a precedent. Henceforth, regardless of the information that you already possess about the topic under discussion, you’re not going to be able to accept that anything that you are told in these meetings is true. This will keep you unsteady and off-kilter which is the gaslighter’s goal. He or she wants you to dither about, making demands that make you look both ineffective and outrageous.
- They will deny that they ever said something, even though you have proof. I.e.,you know that they said they would do something; you have them on tape and in writing promising that particular service. Now they out and out deny it. This makes you start questioning your reality—thinking that perhaps you are wrong. At that 12.17.15 ARD meeting, the Sinclair principal told us that, per Bernadette’s suggestion, she would get with the teacher and provide Aleczander with a social story about coming to school without screaming and crying that very day, so that the parents could begin reading the story to Aleczander each night before he went to bed and each morning at breakfast. Aleczander’s first grade year was not even half over at that point. Even so, the parents never saw social story number one. This situation got so bad that Mom and I cued up the tape from that meeting and listened to it again, just to make sure that we weren’t the crazy ones. We weren’t, they were. Not that it made any difference as to the FAPE Aleczander wasn’t getting. But at least we knew that we were being lied to as opposed to thinking that we were delusional.
- They use what is near and dear to you as ammunition. Gaslighters know how important your kids are to you, hence your kids will be one of the first hostages they bring into play. This is how that works: recently a parent said to me, “I know that my child (who has autism) is entitled to more speech therapy and I went and got an outside evaluation and brought it to them. But they said he’s going to middle school and those kids don’t like to leave class and go to speech so he’s going to drop back to even less speech therapy than he has this year, which my IEE says isn’t half enough. I know that’s wrong, but I’m scared. They’ve got my kids all day long. When my kids (she has twins, both AU) come home they’re upset but they don’t tell me what happened anymore.” So tell me again how this is supposed to work. The parent gets an IEE at her own expense because the IEE she gets from the district always says what the district, who is paying the outside examiner’s bill, wants it to say. The parent brings her IEE to the ARD committee and rather than consider, in her case increasing speech therapy to 3 times a week from the current 2 times per week, the ARD committee tells the parent that they’re dropping back to 1 time a week. They’re lying when they say that her sons don’t like to go to speech therapy, she knows they’re lying, but so what? They are also refusing to consider the parent’s information and allow her to participate in the IEP process, also illegal, but again, so what? The parent is afraid to confront them by even filing for mediation much less a due process, because they are holding her kids hostage. In this woman’s case, she happens to be the parent who referred Aleczander to me. She’s seen what the district did to Aleczander when the parents had the temerity to challenge the IEP. Can anyone blame her for being fearful for her children.?
- They wear you down over time. This is one of the most insidious things about gaslighting—it is done gradually, over time. A lie here, a lie there, a snide comment every so often…and then it starts ramping up. Even the brightest, most self-aware people can be sucked in by gaslighting—it is that effective. What we’re seeing here is the “frog in the frying pan” analogy: The heat is turned up slowly, so the frog never realizes what’s happening. That’s you and me. Well, for sure it’s been me. Don’t let it be you. One day I was walking out of a meeting, mad enough to spit nails, and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what had just happened. That’s how good these IEP teams, led in ECISD’s case by some very adept SE lawyers, have become at gaslighting.
- Their actions do not match their words. This is a biggie and about all you can do to protect yourself is, when dealing with a person or entity that gaslights, pay attention to what they are doing rather than giving any credence to the things that they are saying. Particularly if your child is preverbal or nonverbal or, as is the case with Aleczander, has oral motor dysfluency, he’s not going to come home and provide Mom and Dad with such relevant information as: “no, the speech teacher never came and got me today, or she came but only for ten minutes, or yeah, I had speech, but there were five other kids in the room with me because she’d been in an ARD all morning so she had to make up all the Medicaid kids she missed so she could file the SHARS tickets to get reimbursement from the feds.” That’s the sort of thing you gotta watch out for.
- They throw in positive reinforcement to confuse you. This person or entity that has been telling you that your son has all the skills he needs to read, write and talk like the other kids once he gets over his behavior problems is now all of a sudden praising you for something you did. This compliment is designed to create in you an uncomfortable sense of uneasiness. You’ll catch yourself walking away from the interaction thinking, “Well maybe they aren’t so bad.” Don’t even go there. Yes, they are that bad, likely they are even worse than you know. The complimentary words are part of the district’s calculated attempt to keep you off-kilter—and once again, they want you to question your own grasp on reality. You might also want to look at exactly what it is that you were praised for; more than likely it’s something that has served the purposes of the district.
- Gaslighters know that confusion weakens people. They know that people like having a sense of stability and normalcy. Their goal is to uproot this and make you constantly question everything. You know they lie. You know that your child hates school. But when they ask questions such as, “Could it be that Aleczander is tired in the morning? What time does he go to bed, and by the way, what are you feeding him?” you start to wonder if you are the problem. This happened to us when we were sitting in a meeting with the outside professional who had evaluated Aleczander, at the school expense, in February 2016. I made a big mistake there, hence my recommendation today is: don’t let the school district pay for your second opinion on your child’s disability. In my experience, these people can be just as corrupt as the district assessment professionals. When we questioned Jean K’s expert opinion that Aleczander had ADHD, not a learning disability, and Mom told the ARD committee for the umpteenth time that Aleczander never in his life has had focus and attention problems, IEE provider, outside expert, Jean K said, “Well, that’s because at home you let him do whatever he wants. At school they’re asking him to do things he doesn’t like.” I’ve sat in more ARD meetings that I can count, and I’ve got all sorts of jaw-dropper statements like that on tape, but I can’t for the life of me get over the sheer arrogance of that woman. She’d been with Aleczander for maybe 3 sessions of one to two hours each and decided that she knew him better than his own parents did. She obviously hadn’t read the report I’d written or watched the over one hour long assessment video in which he never once became inattentive or non compliant. This was one of those times where other than falling out of my chair and rolling around the floor howling in derisive laughter, I could think of no response to make. Perhaps this interaction gives you some insight into what I’ve been up against and in some way explains why I haven’t managed to get the district to provide Aleczander with the services that we asked for the first time we met with the district on his behalf. Namely, we requested 1-1 dyslexia therapy, 1-1 speech therapy, OT and PT therapy designed to treat his medical condition of developmental coordination disorder. Color me confused, just the way that the gaslighting SE attorneys want me to be.
- They project. They accuse you of doing the very thing they are doing. In this case, the profit motive is what guides the SE lawyers. Follow the money and you’ll discern a lot. These guys are not working pro bono or out of the goodness of their corporate little hearts. The lawyers working to circumvent Aleczander’s civil rights to a FAPE make $350 per hour. Yet they accuse the parents of trying to hit up the district for cash in order to profit off their son’s disability. This has been done to us so often; I can’t even tell you. It usually works. I allow myself to get sucked in and start justifying my own requests, trying to prove their legitimacy. And of course this is the goal of this particular bit of gaslighting. I get thrown off track, I find myself squirming around down in some rabbit hole, trying to defend myself, until I completely lose sight of the despicable behavior of the school district. Again, I’m being played. Not that knowing this appears to do me a whole lot of good.
- Keep in mind that gaslighters are going to work to align people against you. They are masters at manipulating and finding the people that they know will stand by them no matter what—and they will use these people against you. These sycophantic individuals will make comments such as, “Well, Aleczander can read this book at school, not sure why he can’t do it at home,” or “We’ve had three different teachers with him; no matter what we do, he keeps yelling that he needs a break, he won’t work.” Keep in mind that the fact that Ms. SE teacher/director/lawyer (you fill in the blank) reports that other people actually said these things doesn’t make them true.
- They say things about you to others that imply that you are crazy. This is one of the most effective tools of the gaslighter because it is both insulting and dismissive. The gaslighter knows that if they spread it about the school that you are unreasonable about your son’s actual present levels of performance and potential and that you have completely unrealistic expectations for your child, the rest of the school community will begin to see you as the demented mom run by the obnoxious advocate who won’t take no for an answer. Staff will come to resent the advocate, the child, and his parents for tying up the educators in all of those SE meetings. Particularly in the case of kids who aren’t keeping up with their peers and are designated as needing specially designed instruction, the school maintains an unofficial policy known as “the curse of low expectations.” During Aleczander’s first grade year, Jean K had tested him and recommended verbally, but had not written in her report, an Orton-Gillingham dyslexia program. Toward the end of that meeting, I asked her what hope she held out for the parents. Her response was quick and unbelievably cruel. “Oh, he’s in special education, he won’t read on grade level ever, those kids mostly don’t,” she said. Horrified, I asked, “Does any one of you sitting here today in this ARD meeting have anything to say about that statement?” Nobody did. I rest my case.
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The ProteusⓇ System is the first to measure power in three dimensions properly. It’s similar to an MRI in terms of determining athletic potential.
Proteus is the first-ever system that combines proprietary hardware and software to provide objective power measurements that may expedite and improve good results during training and physical rehabilitation.
We should build the iOS and Android applications with the following features:
- The application should be accesible only via a direct invitation from the Trainer.
- Outside of the PMA, signup invitations must be issued.
- The platform must work well with the following mobile operating systems and versions:
- iOS 11 and subsequent versions
- Android 6 and subsequent versions
- The platform must notify users of data input fields (types, limitations and errors)
- The platform should show a success message to users whenever a process is completed.
- Every error or mistake should be hoghlighted along with the cause of failure.
- User shouldn’t be ableto alter the orientation of their device in the app.
- The platform must be able to handle a total of 1000 users.
- The platform must support a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 concurrent users.
- The platform must safeguard against unauthorized data addition, deletion, or alteration.
- The platform must allow users to use the app only if their email address or phone number is already recorded in the system.
- If a user does not finish or abort an in-app operation, the platform must roll it back.
In 289 hours, we developed the mobile app and provided a finished product. The scope was split into various phrases and teams: business analyst, development, design, QA, and project management.
We completed the following tasks throughout the development stage:
Preliminary project investigation
Setting up the project (basic file structure, routing, base components), creating dev infrastructure: configure test flight/Google Play beta.
- Sign up for the PMA via an invitation.
- Log in/out of the PMA
- Forgot your password
- Personal information may be changed.
- Log in to the Proteus System using a QR code.
- Email Proteus support and get access to the Proteus website/Instagram.
Other features include navigation, deep linking, error handling, and form validation.
Content Containers, Typography, Buttons, Input Field, Select Field, Notification Pop-ups, are all common components. Deployment of the Project to Stores (Play Market and App Store), Identified problems and bug fixes, communication throughout the development process, and so forth.
Within Business Analysis stage we:
- Q&A sessions to gather needs
- Documentation requirements
- Create a vision and an early feature list.
- Define the primary user.
- Make requirements documentation.
- + Q&A Examine and get approval
Within UI/UX Design stage we:
- Sign up for the application via invitation only.
- Log in and log out
- Buttons for User Profiles (bottom navigation)
- Camera permissions
- Success or error message
What we accomplished
As a consequence, we created a fully marked app for both iOS and Android. Proteus Motion is now at the forefront of the reinvention of performance training and recovery. The Proteus System provides ground-breaking analytics and the first-ever 3D resistance training for high-efficiency, low-impact exercise.
The neuromuscular system is stimulated up to three times more than with free weights and cable machines. Neuromuscular stimulation boosts power output and promotes improved movement patterns.
Low-impact resistance, similar to water exercise, protects joints, tendons, and ligaments. Altering Proteus’ resistance is similar to changing the viscosity of water.
To create better motions, feel the whole body engage. The 3D resistance of Proteus serves as an external signal, encouraging users to engage the core and generate force from the ground up.
At every point in every movement pattern, get comprehensive biofeedback across six unique measures, including power, force generation, endurance, range of motion, consistency, and deceleration.
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There are three steps I take clients through in the IMPACT Personal Brand Experience™. The first is understanding what your brand really is.
Your brand comes to life through your image, your brand voice (what and how you communicate), and the experience you deliver through your actions and behavior.
Every day, every interaction presents an opportunity to leave a lasting impression and communicate your brand, your IMPACT: What happens because of you™. Before you can be intentional in what you really want to communicate, you must understand, what is my brand?
The foundation of any brand – products, services, company brands and personal brands – is built on three basic branding fundamentals.
What am I known for? What happens because of me?
Most resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and the answer to “tell me about yourself” is built around skills. To distinguish yourself from others, I recommend looking at yourself through skills and traits and an impact statement. Traits modifying a skill tell me “how” or “why” you do something. The impact statement tells me “what happens because of that.”
- What are my top three skills (nouns, roles, things you do) that I believe I am most known for?
- What are my top three personality traits (adjectives – “how you do something”)?
Put them together to see not just “what you do,” but how you do it. This is how you distinguish you from others who have the same skills.
Example: The skills I am most known for are event planner, leader, and problem solver. My top traits are strategic, high-integrity, customer-focused, and creative.
Now riff a little: You may be a creative or innovative event planner, a high-integrity leader, and a strategic, customer-focused problem solver. Together these are strong and tell me how you execute each skill. The trait changes the meaning of the skill.
Now, add an impact: I am known as a high-integrity leader who helps people deliver at their highest level or an innovative event planner who ensures dreams come true.
What is my clear and focused Desired Purpose?
This requires taking a deep dive inward to understand who you are really and your desired purpose in work and life. You might be known for some things, but that doesn’t mean you really want to be doing them anymore. Your resume, for example, is a history of your past. With a clear and focused desired purpose, you’ll leverage your past (not repeat it) and position yourself for what you truly want in the future.
Without clarity and focus on a desired purpose, it’s nearly impossible to consistently communicate your value to the outer world. This takes the “what I am known for” to a new level: “What do I want to be known for?” Even better, “What do people who do not know me, need to know?”
- What tasks or activities fulfill me the most? Why?
- What gives me the greatest sense of joy or accomplishment? Why?
- What comes easy and I could lose time doing? This are the gifts and talents given to you at birth.
Example: “I am most fulfilled when I am facilitating training, learning and development both in my work world and in my personal life. WHY? My purpose is to help people experience a new way of thinking or do something that helps them grow and live a more fulfilling life. I love inspiring and motivating people to go beyond their comfort zone, learn new perspectives, and come to life.
Who do I want to help and in what culture and environment?
In branding we refer to this as your target audience. This drives everything from the industry you choose to be associated with on LinkedIn to the way you position yourself on your resume. If you try to be everything to everyone, you dilute your brand, you confuse me.
- What industries do I have experience in AND/OR want to contribute to?
- What type, size, structure of business or organization makes me happy? For example, for-profit or non-profit, small-to medium-size or global multi-national, family- or privately-owned or publicly-traded?
- What type of culture and environment will help me thrive? If you are an introvert, beware of open office environments and a “meetings” culture. If an extrovert, you may thrive in a high-energy environment with lots of activity.
- What is the current state of the business or industry? In transformation and experiencing constant change or status quo?
Example: My desire is to work in the Training and Development industry for a large, multi-national, publicly-traded or privately-held corporation where change and transformation is the norm. I thrive in a culture that values people and gives them a voice in an environment that is creative and high-energy. I want to work with leaders, individuals, and teams who are willing to embrace change in work and in life.
Beginning to Understand Your Brand
By asking yourself what you’re known for, what your desired purpose is, who you most want to help, and in what environment and culture, you are developing a foundation for understanding how you will make a positive impact on people and business – where and how you’ll thrive. These questions may seem basic at first, but digging deep and reflecting on your honest answers will start propelling you towards living a life with purpose and success.
Want more Impact?
Consider investing in YOU with the IMPACT Personal Branding Experience.
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Defying the odds since she was young, Cathy Corns has lived for over 55 years with cerebral palsy and has passed the milestone of 30+ years of independent living. At a young age, she participated in activities many would define as impossible for an individual with her condition, such as being a Girl Guide. She was one of the first girls with a disability to attend Alberta Girls Parliament from the Girl Guide movement. Cathy has a positive attitude and she “…is amazed by the fact that I can do these things while living in a predominantly able-bodied society. As opposed to sitting by a window twiddling my thumbs, I fight every day to keep my autonomy.”
It was through the support of her family and the government, that Cathy became one of the earliest test cases for independent living after having been in a long-term care facility. She was able to build her life to match that of a non-disabled individual.
However, throughout her life Cathy realized that in order to be fully independent, some assistance is necessary. This awareness originally came about from the use of her first lift, designed by Dave Smith, who also worked on the development of the Lift2Go. This lift impacted Cathy greatly, similar to the current impact of the Lift2Go.
The main use of the first lift was in the family home, which allowed Cathy to visit her family more frequently from the Carewest Fanning Centre. With this device, anyone could lift Cathy and move her around with ease. In particular, her sister was able to wash Cathy’s hair in the bathtub without risk of injury to either of them. Not only this, but the physical feeling of being out of her wheelchair gave a sense of freedom to Cathy.
It is because of her experience with these past lifts that Cathy has become an ambassador for the Lift2Go. She perceives that the use of the device will increase independence and create accessibility for disabled individuals. The Lift2Go allows individuals to go up flights of stairs with very little assistance. An example would be at Cathy’s family dinners, where it takes four of the strongest able-bodied people to lift her 300+ pound electric wheelchair up 2 stairs to join the family. With the Lift2Go, Cathy will no longer have to rely on four people to get her up the stairs, but rather one who would set up the lift and manage it. Cathy truly saw a vision of how important this project would be for the day-to-day living of many individuals. Cathy believes independent living comes in many forms, yet all could be made easier through the implementation of the Lift2Go in everyday lives.
Article by E. Higgins based on interviews with C. Corns June 2019
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Somewhere in Brooklyn
Posted on November 9, 2014
“Beer has dispelled the illness which was in me.” This late Egyptian quote was displayed under a row of colorful hieroglyphs on the side of the Brooklyn Brewery on 11th street. Below, the Brewery’s seal was stretched in black and green around the lower corner of the building. My girlfriends and I had arrived at our destination for our girl’s day outing: the Brooklyn Brewery in Brooklyn, NY.
Upon entering, we obtained tickets for the 2:00 p.m. tour which, based on our time of arrival, was scheduled to begin in a half-hour. While we waited, we purchased “beer tokens” to sample the variety of homemade ales and lagers. Admittedly, being more of a self-proclaimed wine connoisseur or, simply, an avid lover of pink Moscato, the menu hanging over the bar proved difficult to understand. The options ranged from Fire and Ice, to East India Pale Ale, to Dry Irish Stout. I needed recommendations from the tender. With that, we all started with the Hammarby Syndrome, a robust ale brewed from a large proportion of spelt, a wheat-like grain, and spruce. Next, we tried the Pilsner, a type of pale lager. Each plastic cup displayed the infamous Brewery logo, which we learned was designed in remembrance of the Brooklyn Dodgers, an American baseball team which was active from 1884 to 1957.
In the middle of enjoying our selections, we reserved some time for a photograph.
We were so involved in our conversation that we almost missed the scheduled tour. A few minutes past 2:00 p.m., we scurried ahead to join the rest of the group. We stood among several barrels, all impressive in size, listening to our tour guide explain the brewing process.
We then moved to the fermentation room which contained tanks up to 200 gallons in size. Our guide explained the difference between ales and lagers, the latter which represents 70% of the world’s beer population. We learned of the new kegging and bottling lines, and the Brewery’s current standing as the ninth largest craft brewery in the fifty states.
Who knew there was so much to learn about beer?
The day proved to be a perfect success, well, until we traveled one stop too far on the “L” train. The three of us walked in circles on the platform, crossing arms and conversations as we confusedly pointed to different signs and directions. We finally found ourselves on the correct train, and on the correct path towards New Jersey where we grabbed some pizza on Washington Street in Hoboken before heading home.
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In case you missed it, British Airways is 100 and is celebrating this monumental birthday in style; proudly flying the Union Jack it is highlighting its credentials as a beloved symbol of British patriotism and aviation excellence.
The only snag? Its customers, consumer watchdogs and even its own staff beg to differ. The brand has been struggling for some years to live up to its proud image and now with a multi-million pound campaign – it’s first since since 2012 – and a huge birthday those problems have become even more stark.
In February, the brand launched a star-studded ad that saw celebrities from Oscar winner Olivia Coleman to Paralympian Ellie Simmonds pen a love letter to the people of Great Britain. That love, though, feels a little one-sided. If you have been paying any attention to the news recently (beyond Brexit) then you will know people are pissed off with British Airways.
August was a particularly bad month, bad timing as it coincided with the first flight of its forerunner Aircraft Transport and Travel Limited on 25 August 1919.
It began when more than 500 flights were cancelled as a result of a company systems failure. That came in the wake of an issue earlier in the week when BA flights were among a total of 177 flights cancelled and then reinstated because of threatened industrial action by Heathrow staff.
That same period also saw 200 people evacuated from a British Airways flight after smoke poured into the cabin minutes before it was due to land in Valencia. Talk about a bad week.
And it doesn’t look set to get better any time soon. BA is facing the threat of a strike by its own that could cost the airline about £40m a day.
Some of these incidences, of course, were not BA’s fault. Flight problems in Valencia are arguably down to bad luck. The airline cannot do anything about industrial action among Heathrow staff.
But they exacerbate problems at a company that is creating plenty of issues of its own.
It was human error that led the company to email customers to inform them that their flights were cancelled due to the pilot strike when in fact they were not – causing some to rebook with other airlines.
This comes on top of clear challenges in its operations: hackers stealing the personal data of half a million customers last year and computer glitches that caused flights to be delayed or cancelled.
It also seems clear that customer experience standards are slipping. In 2016, BA stopped free catering for passengers travelling in economy class on short-haul flights. A year later the watchdog Which? gave the airline just two stars out of a possible five for its food and drink and seat comfort in its annual survey.
In Which?’s 2018 survey, BA was the carrier most likely to leave customers disappointed when they complain about problems. Only one in seven British Airways passengers were satisfied with the outcome of their complaint, while three-quarters were left dissatisfied.
On a global scale, British Airways also doesn’t do well. In SkyTrax’s ranking of airlines, British Airways is just 19th in the rankings behind rivals such as Emirates, Qatar and Singapore, although its position was better than in 2018 when it ranked 31st.
It also has an employer brand issue. Not only are staff striking but the results of a survey leaked in March show only 56% of British Airways employees said they were proud to work for the airline.
Trading on goodwill?
Despite its problems, consumer perceptions of BA remain strong. According to YouGov BrandIndex it is second behind just Virgin Atlantic in terms of its Index score (which takes into accounts metrics including value, quality, satisfaction and reputation) with a score of 22.5 (Virgin Atlantic is only marginally ahead on 22.6).
Looking further down the marketing funnel, it tops the airline rankings for consideration and is second on purchase intent behind just easyJet.
But there are signs these perceptions are worsening. Since the launch of the anniversary campaign, its Index score has dropped by a statistically significant 6.9 points
On value, which looks at whether consumers think it is value for money, the brand is shockingly 27th out of 28 with a score of -2.9, ahead of only Ryanair.
And its Buzz score (a balance of whether consumers have heard good or bad things about the brand) has dropped 18.9 points since February. That takes it from 4th place with a score of 3.1 to 27th and -14.8.
The figures show there is still affection for the BA brand but this is increasingly not enough to offset all the bad headlines and poor customer experience.
BA is trying to turn things around. It has promised to invest £6.5bn over the next five years to provide new aircraft, new cabins, new catering, new lounges, WiFi on-board and new routes. But these will take time to filter through.
In the meantime, it appears not many customers will be writing a birthday card, let alone a love letter, to the brand.
All this paints a bleak picture of an airline that has an iconic reputation.
BA is not a low-cost airline and it cannot compete on price so it needs to ensure great customer experience. Reversing decisions like offering free coffee on short-haul would be a good place to start.
And focusing on quality is likely to become more important as consumers grow increasingly concerned about the impact of flying on the environment. This will likely lead to people taking fewer flights but people willing to spend more on quality.
Next time BA launches a major ad campaign it will need to ensure what it is saying is matched to the experience people have when flying with the airline. As other brands have learned to their detriment, no amount of advertising can turn around a business if it is out of kilter with reality.
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Integrating different technologies is never without its challenges. Recently though, we've had a focus on reducing the technical complexity involved when integrating Burp Suite Enterprise Edition with CI/CD pipelines.
We are happy to announce the availability of our new CI/CD Driver version 2021.3 offers the new “Burp site-driven scan” functionality. The new "Burp site-driven scan" option will enable you to browse your site tree directly from your CI/CD system and use the site-specific settings from Burp Suite Enterprise Edition in your CI triggered scans This behavior is built on the Burp Suite Enterprise Edition GraphQL API. This additional configuration will allow you to build more flexible and more powerful integrations with your CI/CD tooling.
How might you use Burp site-driven scanning?If you run continuous scans across your site(s) after certain events, such as new commits, pull requests, or on a regular fixed schedule - e.g. a nightly build, why not try out site-driven scanning to achieve the following outcomes.
Improve site-matchingIn the past, scanning an existing site from Burp Suite Enterprise Edition was a manual process - requiring details about the site to be entered at the CI/CD build step. This manual process then relied on automated site-matching, to pair the scan with the intended site. If the tooling couldn't decide which existing site was a match, the CI/CD driver would create a separate, new site entry to scan instead. As scan results are stored under a new site entry each time, if the CI/CD driver had been forced to create a new separate site, trend analytics features/charts would be unavailable.
With the new site-driven scanning functionality, users can manually select the exact site they want to scan from their site tree within Burp Suite Enterprise Edition. This will enable more effective use of the advanced analytics and reporting features. From the dashboard you will now be able to track new, resolved, and regressed issues. The new site-matching functionality ensures that all the data and scan results, from both user-created scans and CI-created scans, are combined correctly for trend analysis.
User-friendly configurationWe always listen to user feedback. Recently, a few subscribers outlined to us that they felt the scan setup process was overly complicated. To remedy this, instead of manually entering site details like included/excluded URLs directly in the build step, you can now import the site tree and select the site you want to scan. This makes the process much faster and more efficient. There is also an option to run initial scans - these check that the configuration is successful and correct, and ensure that it's working as expected. Once confirmed, your configuration can import the site and its settings into the CI/CD build step for regular scanning.
Integrate to your CI/CD toolingIntegration with other apps (e.g. custom apps, Azure DevOps) has been limited to date. To improve this functionality, we have made some technical changes that enable you to integrate with a wider range of CI/CD pipeline tools. Moving forward, you can configure a whitelist of domains that are allowed to make cross-origin requests via the GraphQL API to access your Burp Suite Enterprise Edition data.
If you are already using Jenkins or TeamCity you will need to whitelist the corresponding domains in order to use the new CI/CD "Burp site-driven scan" option.
Download the CI/CD driver for Burp Suite Enterprise Edition and try out Burp site-driven scanning.
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Are You Psyjic?
BEST OF PRIMA GAMES - 2021
Prima Games has been known for its amazing game guides for decades. One of our most popular eGuides is Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset. In this beautiful, illustrated eGuide, we show you everything you need to know about the Psyjic Order in this massive ESO expansion.
Why You Should Play
- 30 hours of new, compelling quest lines.
- New Dungeons and content to explore within a beautiful and living world.
- A new skill line to master that allows you to turn back time.
There’s a lot to love about The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset, and it acts as the perfect follow up to the last batch of DLC that Zenimax Online’s hit MMORPG received at the end of last year. This time around, the island of Summerset has finally been opened to outsiders by the charming Queen Aryenn of the High Elves. This makes for an excellent setting, as the once closed-off island is still home to many who are unwelcoming to outsiders. This is a feeling that’s present throughout the entire DLC, and really helps with the foundation that The Elder Scrolls Online has always been so good at achieving.
Unlike many MMORPGs, The Elder Scrolls Online has always tried to steer clear of the ‘world renowned hero’ trope that has become so rampant in MMOs and RPGs. This is one of the game’s greatest strengths, and that strength continues to resonate throughout the latest DLC, all throughout the additional content, as well as the 30 hours or so of storyline quests that make up the main chunk of content. It creates the sense of a living, breathing world that’s fun to explore and live within, and makes sinking a few hundred more hours into The Elder Scrolls Online even easier.
As far as gameplay goes, nothing about Summerset divulges from the base Elder Scrolls Online formula. It’s more of the same, but that’s not a problem, especially when you consider how strong of a contender The Elder Scrolls Online has been in the MMORPG genre. It’s great to see the usual gameplay continue, and the changes that the developers made in the Morrowind DLC still resonate strongly within Summerset’s setting.
Storytelling takes a priority this time around, though, and while previous DLCs and expansions have really focused on tuning the core gameplay, Zenimax has managed to get things to a great place, allowing them to really explore the story behind the mysterious and beautiful island of Summerset. This allows for the story to really focus on the here and now, instead of focusing on the player being the hero of the world. This creates a more ground and realistic story within the fantastical universe, and it blends really well with the gameplay.
On top of the core mechanics, Summerset also introduces an entirely new skill line with the introduction of the Psijic Order. These group plays a central role in the storyline, and the new skill line allows you to take control of time, giving you the ability to freeze time, slow down enemies, and even turn back time a few short seconds to restore health, magicka, and strategize in combat. It’s a nice addition to the vast array of skills in The Elder Scrolls Online, and it makes for a welcome change of pace.
Visuals and Performance
When it comes to visuals and performance, The Elder Scrolls Online Summerset continues to bring the charm that Zenimax has made popular within the MMOPRG. The towering forests and cities of the Summerset isle make for a beautiful backdrop within the story, and the animations and all continue to feel smooth. If you’re running a lower end computer—or even playing on console—then you won’t have to worry about too much FPS slog, despite all of the flashy screen effects used in the various moves. It’s nice to see that they managed to hold onto the optimization of the game throughout the past few years, especially given how much it has expanded beyond the original base game.
Game of the Week
With an additional 30 hours of storylines, new dungeons to explore, and an entirely new skill line for players to master, The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset brings a lot to the table. While it’s more of what the MMORPG has already featured, players can easily dive into the new DLC—even without having experienced the previous content in the game—giving them the ability to explore the island of Summerset without all the headache of trying to catch up. With so much to offer players looking for a new MMO to sink their teeth into, it shouldn’t really be that surprising that we’ve chosen to feature The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset as our Prima Game of the Week.
Be sure to check out the official Prima Games guide for The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset as well, where you’ll find detailed information to help you through every step you take in the new expansion.
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How to Use Your QuietSelf Membership
Let’s take this one step
at a time
Let’s take this one step at a time
one step at a time
1. Begin at Any Beginning
When it comes to using your QuietSelf meditation subscription, there’s no right or wrong way to begin.
Some people like to choose one of the Intentions, and then from that category begin with either a single-session Experience, or begin a 7-Day program. Some jump into a 4-week course immediately. Others head straight for the Mind States, choosing to continue their solo practice with the benefit of the many timed non-guided music tracks as support. Still others browse the Experiences section and choose whatever strikes their fancy that day.
The essential thing is that you simply begin with a single step, and then another, and another.
Always remember that the most important step in any journey isn’t the first step, or even the last. Rather, it’s the decision to continue. All movement flows from that decision, and all development unfolds from it.
2. Wear Earbuds or Headphones
QuietSelf meditations are designed to be immersive, evocative Experiences. Headphones or earbuds will help you quickly escape from the chaos of the day and enter meditation quickly and easily. They’ll also allow you to receive the benefits of the brainwave technology we use in our audio tracks. You can read more about this technology here.
And, subtly, using something as simple as headphones or earbuds each time you engage a QuietSelf Experience will help support good habit development. Putting them on becomes a signal to yourself that you are devoting your focus to the Experience. It’s support for the ultimate exploration of “me time”.
3. Find Your Quiet Place
If you’re using the QuietSelf library to support seated meditation, it’s important that you’re able to keep your attention on the meditation you’re practicing.
Decide on a place where you feel safe and can relax, undisturbed, for the duration of the Experience. It doesn’t have to be a special meditation room, or even a corner of your home, complete with cushions, candles and incense. (It can be, but it doesn’t have to be.) Your meditation spot can even vary from day to day, if that’s what suits your lifestyle. It can be in your office, on a train or even in the park – anywhere that’s convenient, as long as you’re comfortable keeping your eyes closed and your ears attuned to the meditation audio. The important thing is that no one will be actively trying to get your attention during your session.
Also, be sure to turn off any notifications on your computer or mobile device. This way, your session won’t be interrupted with an email from work or a call from a friend.
Then, close your eyes, take a deep inhalation and exhalation, and enjoy yourself.
4. Even in a Crowd
Many subscribers find benefit using their QuietSelf subscription even outside of meditation or contemplation time. In fact, our Mind States are great as background support for many daily tasks. These can range from the sublime (prayer, for example) to the mundane (gardening, cooking, errands, etc). There is no human task that cannot be made more spiritually meaningful, and our Experiences, arranged for easy access on your mobile device, support this kind of on-the-go usage.
Just slip on your earbuds and let one of our music-only Experiences, or even one of our voice-guided meditation Experiences, accompany you on your day. It’ll take work tasks, errands, even nightly wind-down time to a whole new depth of centered awareness and insight.
NOTE: Due to the deeply relaxing nature of all QuietSelf audio, please do not use our any of our audio Experiences while driving or working with or near heavy machinery. And, of course, during the pandemic, be sure that you can maintain healthy social distancing if you plan to meditate in a park or other public place.
5. Repeat Often
All QuietSelf Experiences are designed to be repeated. In fact, the more you repeat them, the more benefit you receive.
You’ll find built-in repetition in many of our 7-day and 4-week courses. In this regard, QuietSelf Experiences have something in common with yoga poses. You don’t learn a yoga asana just once and then rush off to learn the next, and the next and the next. You work on the pose until you understand its basic mechanics. Then you practice it. A lot. Eventually, you find space to stop working on the asana, and you begin allowing the asana to work on you.
Think of how many downward facing dogs you’ll do in your lifetime. It’s the same pose, but it’s different each time. Even in the same yoga session!
That’s what QuietSelf meditation Experiences are like. So, revisit the Intentions and Mind States often. Repeat those Experiences that appeal most to you. Even return to Experiences that didn’t seem to do much for you the first time. And most definitely, if you find an Experience that you feel yourself resistant to, explore making friends with it to see what benefits you might be able to extract.
Repeat, repeat, repeat. And then repeat again. This is why it’s called practice :)))
6. Let Patience Guide You
Be as kind and patient with yourself as you would be with anyone else. Whether you’re an experienced meditator, or just starting out, give yourself permission to enjoy your meditation time. Allow it to take root in your daily or weekly routine as a respite from stress, duties, and all forms of problem-solving.
If you find that you have a tendency to fall asleep if you make yourself “too comfortable” when you meditate, try making yourself just slightly less comfortable.
If you find that your mind continues to race through shopping lists and memories of political blogs while you’re trying to focus on just the breath, give yourself permission to let the mind tire itself out. And then try again.
We structured QuietSelf around INTENTIONS, rather than goals, as a way to help you be kind to yourself. Treat yourself as you would treat your best friend. Because as Buddhists say, there’s no one more deserving of your love than yourself. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to see the deep value in that important perspective. You just have to be a human being.
And lastly, always be kind to others. Everyone is struggling and doing their best. Yes, even when their best seems not very good at all. The more compassion you can allow yourself to feel – and the more kindness you allow yourself to express – the easier it will be to sleep, to wake up, to work, to focus, to have fun, to navigate challenges, to weather sadness, and to be happy.
Meditation is a terrific road to kindness. Travel far.
QuietSelf Has a Rating of 4.5 Stars on INSIGHT TIMER
WOW! Brilliant visualization, the energy of the white light rush is felt right away. Bookmarked! 😊
Beautiful, moving and energising. Brought me back in a alignment in instants ♥ Thank you!
I feel lighter, energized, yet with a contented sense of calm. I have chronic pain, chronic fatigue, & anxiety; all feel moderately better. It's a gift & blessing to be able to feel energized, yet free of the burdensome racing of anxiety! Thank you! Namaste.
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EXPERIENCES ARE BUILDING BLOCKS
INTENTIONS ARE JOURNEY MAPS
QuietSelf Intentions are conditions of being, rather than goals. They include both guided and music-only Experiences that help you maintain perspective as you chart your meditation journey.
MIND STATES ARE ACCOMPANIMENT
EXPERIENCES ARE BUILDING BLOCKS
MIND STATES ARE ACCOMPANIMENT
And Always, Remember Yourself
Remember who and what you are. Remember why you are, and simply that you are.
Remember that you create the reality that seems to swirl around you. That you are unique. That you are soul and spirit. That you are divine expression in physical form.
Remember that there are no words to adequately express the magnificence of you.
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Part Three: Scripts, Workflows, and CSV Import Security
Now that we discussed why and how to use the CSV Import function – as well as some common limitations and mistakes to avoid – we are going to look at scripts and workflows affecting the imported data and how it interacts with the security parameters established in your NetSuite environment. These two sections will help you use this function while preserving the structure already in use.
Scripts, Workflows, and CSV Imports
Remember, when using the CSV import engine, you are actually creating/updating real records in NetSuite, just as if you were doing so via the user interface. As a result, it is important that you verify any scripts and workflows operating against the record type in question will function correctly when records are created/updated via import. For instance, it is important to make sure that, if the record type in question would ordinarily go through an approval process when created via the UI, it will also go through that approval process when created via import.
Here are a few more things to consider when using this process:
- “CSV Import” is considered a scripting and workflow “Context.”
- Scripts and workflows only fire for designated Contexts (user interface, CSV import, etc.). This means that a script or workflow that fires when a user interacts with a record type via the UI might not fire when records of that type are created/updated via CSV import. It is important to understand for what contexts the various scripts and workflows operating against the record type in question are set to fire, and to make sure that those contexts are appropriate prior to processing import jobs. An appropriate technical resource can help you make this determination.
- Consider CSV Imports When Designing Workflows and Scripts
- While this may not apply to the average user, it is important that those employees involved in designing and implementing scripts and workflows consider whether the records affected are regularly created or updated via CSV import. When designing a robust approval process, check to see if the record type in question is created via import before establishing the scripts/workflows governing that process. This will ensure the scripts and workflows fire correctly for those contexts.
- The CSV Import “Advanced Options” menu can be used to turn scripts and workflows on or off.
- This option can be useful if you are updating historical records and do not want to re-trigger scripts and workflows that would ordinarily fire if such records were edited via the UI. Note that access to this setting is governed by a specific permission, separate from the general CSV import permission, pictured below:
Security and CSV Imports
While the CSV import engine is a powerful and useful tool, it does allow users to create or modify records quickly and in bulk – Access to this functionality should be restricted to specific users. Below are a few things to consider when thinking about security measures surrounding CSV Imports:
To access these settings, go to “SetUp” -> “Users/Roles” -> “Manage Roles,” and choose “Import CSV File” from the list of permission settings under Setup, pictured below:
- The general ability to import or update records via CSV is controlled by the “Import CSV File” permission found in the Setup permissions list on the Role form.
- Note that the only level available to this permission is “Full.”
- Users with the “Import CSV File” permission are still restricted based on the record types to which they have access.
- For instance, a user with the permission to import CSV files but without the permission to create or edit sales orders will not be able to create/edit sales orders via CSV.
- Access to the option to disable workflows and scripts per import is controlled separately via the “Control SuiteScript and Workflow Trigger per CSV Import” permission.
- Note that the company-wide default for this option is set under CSV Import Preferences.
By establishing security permissions, you can restrict who has the ability to create certain record types while still giving them access to the CSV Import function. This is one way to enable your team’s use of the function while maintaining the current security parameters. Ensure you’ve enabled your team’s success by monitoring scripts, workflows, and security restrictions before deploying this function to avoid incorrect records.
Tune in next week for part four of the CSV Imports Series featuring a list of best practices, a real world example, and the conclusion of the series.
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I read a great quote about love a few months ago in a book written by a friend. The quote came from a sermon preached by Dr. Haddon Robinson at a pastors’ conference, and the text was our epistle for today, 1 Corinthians 13.1-13. Toward the end of his sermon, Dr. Robinson said this: “Love is that thing which, if a church has it, it doesn’t really need much else, and if it doesn’t have it, whatever else it has doesn’t really matter very much”.
I think this is exactly what Paul is trying to get at in our epistle for today. Before we dive right into it, let’s remind ourselves of two things. First, the meaning of the word ‘love’. It has many different meanings in the English language, but nowadays we mostly use it to describe an emotion. Paul, however, was writing in Greek, not English, and Greek is richer when it comes to words for love. There’s ‘eros’, which refers to what today we would call romantic or sexual love – love that is a response to beauty or goodness in the beloved. There’s ‘phileo’, from which we get our word ‘philanthropy’; in Greek its meaning is close to what we would today call ‘friendship’. There’s ‘storge’, which carries the sense of ‘love of the familiar’ – the love we have for family members or people we’ve known all our lives.
But Paul doesn’t use any of those words, and neither do most of the writers of the New Testament. Instead they use a word that they may have invented themselves; it certainly doesn’t appear in any earlier Greek literature. The word is ‘agapé’, and it doesn’t describe an emotion at all. Agapé isn’t based on affection or approval; it’s totally unconditional, coming as a free gift, not because the beloved deserves it but because the lover chooses to give it. It’s a decision of the will to act in the other person’s best interests, whether we feel like it or not. It’s getting down at the supper table and washing your disciples’ feet. It’s being willing to lay down your life to save people who don’t even care about you. It’s the way God loves us, and the way God calls us to act toward others as well.
So let’s remember this: when Paul says that love is the more excellent way, he’s not talking about storge or eros or phileo ; he’s talking about agapé. Secondly, let’s remember who this letter was written to. Corinth was a city in ancient Greece, famous throughout the world for its sexual immorality. It was also a place where the Greek mystery religions were very popular. Those religions went in for spiritual experience in a big way; the people who participated in them were used to being moved by powerful supernatural forces. They might go into a trance, or experience a powerful emotion like ecstasy, or be transported out of the body, or carry out some other strange course of action. This sort of thing was regarded as normal in the mystery religions; not only that, it was the way you knew that you were encountering something real. If you didn’t experience any of this, there wasn’t much point in being involved in that particular cult or religion.
So the Corinthian Christians liked dramatic spiritual experiences. They loved supernatural gifts like speaking in tongues and miracles and healings. But they were rather self-indulgent about them, and Paul had a suspicion that sometimes there wasn’t a lot of love in the way they used those gifts. So in last week’s passage Paul reminded them that the church is like a body, the Body of Christ. Each organ and limb has an essential part to play in the life of the body. So it is with the church; each of us has been given spiritual gifts, but we’re to use them in love, to build up the whole Body of Christ, not to show off or chase after spiritual thrills.
And so we come to this great chapter on love in 1 Corinthians 13. Let’s look at it in three parts. First, in verses 1-3, Paul teaches us that love is essential to the life of the church.
If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Knowing what we do about the Corinthian Christians, we can understand why Paul is using these examples. These are the things they valued the most in their spiritual lives – speaking in tongues, prophecy, understanding mysteries, having enough faith to do spectacular things. And they loved the ‘grand gesture’. There’s a story about young Francesco Bernadone, who later became St. Francis of Assisi. As a young man he had a powerful conversion experience, and in obedience to the gospel call he proceeded to start giving away his possessions. Except that they weren’t his possessions, they were his father’s! His father was a wealthy cloth merchant, and when he saw what his son was doing, he dragged him before the Bishop of Assisi in the town square and demanded that the Bishop tell his son to stop giving away things that didn’t belong to him. In response, Francis stripped himself naked in front of everyone, handed his clothes to his father, and said, “There – now you have everything that belongs to you”. He then went off to live as a hermit in literal obedience to the gospel call of Jesus.
The Corinthians would have loved this story; they loved the grand gesture – ‘If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast’ (v.3). But Paul is reminding them that all of this – using miraculous gifts, performing dramatic acts of faith and so on – is worth absolutely zero if it’s not all about agapé love for others.
Well, it’s easy for us to sit in judgement on the Corinthians; after all, most Anglicans aren’t tempted by speaking in tongues or displays of religious emotion. But what would Paul say to us today? How about this:
‘If we have the most beautiful liturgy ever designed by human beings, performed by people in the most splendid robes, with music from the best possible choir, but do not have love, we are a noisy gong and a clanging cymbal. And if we have the most beautiful church building, with a gorgeous sanctuary and lots of program space, and fancy offices and plush carpets, but don’t have love, we are nothing. If we produce excellent ministry plans and offer a multitude of different programs – if we have multiple services aimed at different kinds of people – if we have a high profile in the city and people are talking about our church – but don’t have love, we gain nothing’.
Yes, I think that is what Paul would say to us. Remember again the wise words of Haddon Robinson: “Love is that thing which, if a church has it, it doesn’t really need much else, and if it doesn’t have it, whatever else it has doesn’t really matter very much”. That’s exactly what Paul is trying to say in this passage. We aren’t going to be questioned about our splendid liturgy and impressive list of programs. We’re going to be questioned about love.
So Paul starts by telling us that love is essential to the life of the church. Secondly, in verses 4-6 he describes to us what love is and what it does.
Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
As I was reading this passage over in preparation for this sermon, it became very clear to me that all the positive statements in this passage could be applied to God, and all the negative ones could be applied to me. God is patient, God is kind. God rejoices in the truth. God bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. But me? I’m envious, and boastful, and arrogant, and rude! I insist on my own way, I’m irritable and resentful, and far too often, I rejoice in wrongdoing! So I have a long way to go – as do we all.
Paul tells us that those who love are patient with one another. In modern English, ‘patient’ can mean we’re not in a hurry, but it can also mean we bear with one another’s weaknesses and make allowances for one another. It’s the second meaning that Paul is using here. Those who love, know themselves well; they know we all grow slowly, fail many times, and need healthy dollops of forgiveness. This is how God acts toward us – he is infinitely patient with us – and those who are growing in love are learning to treat others in the same way.
Those who love are kind to one another. They treat each other gently and considerately, do good things for one another, give freely to one another, and treat each other as valued human beings. They always remember Jesus’ golden rule: “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you” (Matthew 7:12), and they do their best to practice it.
Those who love are not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. Envy, boasting, arrogance and rudeness are all about competition – I’m in competition with your wealth, your popularity, your success, your good looks, your spiritual gifts, your experience of God. Deep down inside, these folks are insecure; they believe there’s only so much love and success and good fortune to go around, and if I’m not careful, someone’s going to cheat me out of my fair share. But those who love are not in competition with each other; they rejoice in each other’s blessings without wishing to have them for themselves.
Those who love do not insist on their own way. They understand that, as someone one said, ‘Everyone is an “I”’ – in other words, everyone I meet has a life of their own. They don’t see themselves as supporting actors in my play; they’re the lead actors in their own play. And gradually, as we grow together, we all learn to see ourselves as supporting actors in God’s play. It’s not about me, so I don’t always have to get what I want.
Those who love are not irritable or resentful. They don’t get easily upset or offended by others; in fact, they choose not to take offence. They don’t hold grudges and hang on to past hurts. They’re learning that if you do that, you bind yourself to the past with chains of iron. They want to be free, so they’re learning to let go of pride and anger and embrace the way of forgiveness and grace.
Those who love don’t rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoice in the truth. In other words, their love isn’t an easygoing love. When they see people doing wrong and hurting others, they don’t just stand by and let it happen. When a word of truth needs to be spoken, they’re ready to speak it – but out of love, not out of a need to judge or control others.
Those who love bear all things, believe all things, hope all things, and endure all things. In other words, they don’t give up on people. Their love for one another is stubborn; it’s what the Old Testament calls in Hebrew ‘chesed’, which is translated in our NRSV as ‘steadfast love’. Eugene Peterson’s ‘Message’ translation of the Bible says, ‘Love…puts up with anything, trusts God always, always looks for the best, never looks back, but keeps going to the end’.
So this is what Paul means by love. Of course, it’s a tall order. I can see why some churches would rather work on splendid liturgies or efficient organization! It’s so much easier to have a brilliant website or a service for every taste than it is to put yourself out to truly love people as Paul describes it here, not holding anything back, never giving up hope, remaining faithful to the end. I have to confess, all I can think of is how far I fall short. But at the same time, the passage inspires me and challenges me: this truly ought to be our goal as a Christian community!
So Paul has told us that love is essential to the life of the church, and he’s described for us what love is and what is does. Finally, in verses 8-13 he tells us that love is the only thing that will last forever.
Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end. For we know only in part, and we prophesy only in part; but when the complete comes, the partial will come to an end. When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.
Many of us have probably heard this passage from 1 Corinthians read at weddings, but I have to tell you that in recent years I’ve also used it at funeral services, and people seem to appreciate it. Paul is asking his friends in Corinth is, “What’s going to last? On that day when we see God face to face, what will really be important?” Will it be our reputation for wisdom or knowledge or supernatural experiences? No – in fact, on that day, we’ll be brought face to face with the truth of how little we really knew! We might think we have a good understanding of God and the way God works in the world, but one day we’ll look back and think, “How could I have been so blind?” All our inspired speech and glorious miracles and splendid liturgies and sophisticated programming – on the day we see God face to face, it’ll all just be like child’s play to us then.
So many people, when they come to the end of their lives, regret all the time and energy they’ve spent on things that mean absolutely nothing to them on their deathbeds. Some people set great store by accumulating possessions and money; some people spend their lives trying to be a success in all they do. Some people live for the good opinion of others; their greatest desire is to impress others and to be popular and well-liked. But in the end, Paul would say to us, none of that’s going to last; it’s all going to pass away.
What will last? Only three things, says Paul – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love. Or, as Eugene Peterson puts it in ‘The Message’:
But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of these is love.
So, my brothers and sisters, let’s never let ourselves settle for less than this. Let’s never forget that this is the most important thing we can work on, because without it, everything else is just noise and busywork. So let’s end as we began, with these wise words of Dr. Haddon Robinson: “Love is that thing which, if a church has it, it doesn’t really need much else, and if it doesn’t have it, whatever else it has doesn’t really matter very much”.
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Swarms of Bogongs descend on our national capital every year—and yes, I’m referring to the brown and black moths, agrotis infusa, not to be confused with the Bogan, flannie mulleti, your typical spectator at Canberra’s Summernats festival of The Burning Rubber.
Just before we began our road trip to Canberra this mid-winter, we heard the bodies of two snowboarders had been dug out from under four metres of snow after an avalanche ended their lives on Victoria’s Mt Bogong. It is to these alps, and the high country of the Snowy Mountains in NSW, that every spring the moths in their millions follow their songlines. They have been doing this for thousands of years.
Bogongs bug the hell out of politicians every October (balcony doors cannot be opened, nor mouths so much). Despite Australia’s best efforts to consign them to the same fate as the swarming Passenger Pigeon of America, they just keep on keeping on and doing what Bogongs (and Bogans) do best: Eat, root and die. (One larrikin Bogong famously landed on Yvonne Kenny, mid-song, at the Sydney Olympics Closing Ceremony, and in 1865, Bogong moths invaded a church in Sydney, causing a service to be abandoned).
Our destination is the elegant National Library of Australia on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. If there’s a finer building in Canberra I haven’t seen it. Its classical marble columns announce the structure as a Temple of Learning, a repository of all wisdom, one might say. ‘It’s the place we keep our culture’, at least that’s what the schoolteacher was telling the little Aboriginal girls on a tour group I later encountered. ‘Now who can tell me what culture means . . .’ he asked.
In nearby Reconciliation Place is Judy Watson’s Fire and Water sculpture, which ranks as one of my best experiences of public art. Up close is a rusty steel bower which appears to me to be cradling the body of a seal. I learn that the esteemed artist was in part representing the annual feasting that took place around the gathering stone when dilly bags swelled with fat, juicy Bogongs that sizzled on hot hearthstones.
The deaths of those two snowboarders ‘living their dream’ on Victoria’s highest peak had again reminded me never to take a day for granted. But there was a simpler, sadder omen the day we went away.
This is where they found the body of an Aboriginal woman, dead beside her flimsy tent after bitterly cold weather set in. She was 45 and had 10 children apparently. A closer look at the remarkable photo published in the South Coast Register shows how the dead woman lived in what the police called a humpy, just off the beaten track near Bomaderry Creek, a few metres from mown grass, warm houses and full bellies. She is one of our homeless, sleeping rough. Local shelters have since warned there will be more deaths as harsh budget cuts bite deep.
I don’t know her name but she made me feel blessed for my life and opportunities, and that, but for the grace of God, there go I. She also made me feel ashamed that we turn our backs on our own people, and it is a disgrace. Poor Fellow My Country, indeed.
The time has come the Walrus said . . . In Canberra, I had to submit to using a wheelchair for the first time. Even portable oxygen is not enough to keep pace with the able-bodied. One of my dearest, oldest friends in the world gave us the Platinum tour of the library including behind-the-scenes access, where automated drones fetch reader requests from the vast mileage of stacks. (And lest you think librarians shy and retiring, their staff noticeboard betrayed a big interest in Roller Derby meets).
Life with lung disease has made outings rarer, but more memorable. My ‘new normal’ is one in which I cannot enjoy as much art and culture as I would like, but somehow, what I encounter is more sacred for its scarcity. Feast and famine, same as it always was. I cannot change the wind, but I can adjust my sail.
And just like the First People, I feast when the moths are rising.
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu Wiyathul
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Green groups are spending big to promote climate policies, amid deliberations by lawmakers in the past several months on a major climate and social spending bill.
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and a group called Climate Power have partnered on a number of advertisements, spending a total of $50 million promoting climate legislation and Democrats’ major climate and social spending bill so far this year, according to figures shared with The Hill.
Pete Maysmith, LCV’s senior vice president for campaigns, told The Hill that this is significantly more than the group has spent on policy ads in the past.
“When it comes from a policy and an advocacy perspective, we’ve never done any thing of this order of magnitude before and again, that’s because this moment is so urgent,” Maysmith said.
The sum only applies to policy-related ads and not spending to bolster electoral campaigns.
The groups also asked other allied organizations how much they have spent on legislative advocacy, and according to an estimate provided to The Hill, the environmental movement at large has spent $85 million on this type of advertising so far this year.
The spending comes as Democrats have tried to lock in the spending package’s climate provisions, amid pushback from Sen. Joe ManchinJoe ManchinDemocrats make voting rights push ahead of Senate consideration Sunday shows - Voting rights legislation dominates Kaine says core of spending bill will pass but most of it is 'dead' MORE (D-W.Va.) and some House moderates about certain climate proposals.
The House has already passed the bill, but in the Senate, Manchin has noted that they are working on “adjustments” to the energy provisions. Lawmakers told The Hill this week that a program seeking to cut methane emissions and provide incentives for buying union-made electric vehicles are being negotiated.
LCV and Climate Power say they spent about $30 million on television ads and about $2.8 million on Facebook ads with key words related to the legislation, including in states where key lawmakers reside.
Through these two media, they spent $250,000 in West Virginia and nearly $1.9 million in Sen. Kyrsten SinemaKyrsten SinemaDemocrats make voting rights push ahead of Senate consideration Sunday shows - Voting rights legislation dominates Voting rights, Trump's Big Lie, and Republicans' problem with minorities MORE's (D) state of Arizona, as well as $6 million in Washington, D.C.
Maysmith said that with Democrats having control of Congress and the White House, this moment is a unique opportunity.
“We’ve got a pro-environment president who campaigned on the urgent need to address climate change, that is enormously exciting and then ... strongly pro-environment leadership in the Senate and the House,” Maysmith said.
“The need is what science and our lived experience is telling us, the opportunity is the political makeup in the White House, in the Senate and the House,” he added.
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The Irish Independent recently found a new study where researchers suggest a scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life, could become part of detecting early signs of dementia (memory loss, confusion..) without the symptoms.
Here are the findings of a patient that recently attended our centre for a Carotid Doppler Ultrasound: (ultrasound of the blood vessels of the neck).
The first image demonstrates the patient’s internal carotid artery almost completely blocked. This patient needs an urgent vascular consultation. The second image shows a normal internal carotid artery for comparison.
Dementia affects up to 55,000 people in Ireland.
Visit our website to find out more about the Carotid Doppler Ultrasound we offer.
All of the content and articles on our blog and website are intended for informational purposes only. Please do not consider any of the information provided here as a substitute for medical advice. At all times seek medical advice directly with your own doctor and medical team.
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Meet supply and demand.
Economics is often misunderstood. At its heart, economics is a social science that seeks to explain human behavior.
Far from being limited to questions of unemployment, interest rates, and the demand for goods and services, economics seeks to answer questions spanning a wide range of issues. These include poverty, discrimination, crime, pollution, education, international trade, international finance, taxation, natural resources and many other issues. Unlike the study of business management that focuses on improvements for a single firm or industry, economics takes a societal view that examines the impact of decisions or policies on individuals, households, businesses, taxpayers, the environment, and the country as a whole.
In order to examine the impacts of policies from a societal view, economic analysis relies on a highly analytical method that requires knowledge of micro- and macroeconomic theories, mathematical modeling, and logic.
Careers in Economics
Graduates who have mastered the “economic way of thinking” are prepared to move on into successful careers. Our majors have gone on to jobs in law, business, finance, foreign service, government, consulting, education, and research.
Employers praise economics graduates for the rigorous, yet flexible, curriculum they have covered. For those wishing to pursue graduate school, economics majors tend to score very well on entrance exams for graduate school, law school, and business school, and our graduates have gone on to study all of these things. Nationwide, economics graduates tend to score better on the graduate record examination (GRE), law school admission test (LSAT), and the graduate management admission test (GMAT) than majors from business management, political science, international studies, psychology, and virtually every other field of study.
Economics Department Highlights
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With its rich heritage of Street Art and Graffiti, it is only fitting that Germany’s first museum dedicated to the art forms should open in Berlin – the Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art.
Graffiti and street-art are part of Berlin and vice versa. They function here as a local art form: it helped the West to keep the Wall colourful. Ever since the Wall came down they form and comment on the change of the city. What place would be better suited for this international and low-threshold art? We are looking forward to the Urban Nation Museum in Berlin.
– Tim Renner, Undersecretary of State for Cultural Affairs in Berlin
Plans for the new museum, due to open in 2017 at Bülowstraße 7 in Schöneberg, were unveiled a couple of weeks ago and work has already begun on transforming the Wilhelminian-era former residential building.
For the first time impressive art work of world-known and emerging artists of the urban contemporary art are brought together in one place. Here you find top-class art, its a place of research and a place of collecting. The collection will steadily be growing and will keep the museum alive. It is very exciting to participate in this unique project and to have an influence. A great thank you goes out to the artists, who work pro bono for URBAN Nation and for Berlin art and of course to Martha Cooper for providing us with her major work for our collection!
– Yasha Young, Director URBAN NATION
Urban Nation, part of the non-profit foundation Berliner Leben, established by the city-owned housing company Gewobag in 2013, has brought a series of world-renowned artists to Berlin over the last few years. LI-HILL, Ben Eine and DALeast among others have painted the façade of the future museum and regular facelifts are set to be part of its future.
Over the last three years, Urban Nation has been amassing a collection of artworks from visiting artists and legendary photojournalist Martha Cooper recently bequeathed part of her collection to the museum for what will be the Martha Cooper Library.
The plans for the new museum drawn up by GRAFT Architects include a catwalk stretching across the entire two- storey interior, which will allow the exhibited works to be observed both from a distance and close up.
Construction of the museum has been made possible by a grant of 1 million Euros and a loan of 400,000 Euros from the LOTTO Foundation in Berlin.
To get a better idea of what the Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art in Berlin will look like, check out these renderings and the virtual tour below.
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The name Rumford does not only apply to the style and shape of this particular fireplace; it is the name of its inventor as well. Count Rumford led a very intriguing life and his story is well-known in both North America and Europe. He was a scientist, inventor, and adventurer. His main investigations led him to study the effects of heat and how it is transmitted.
Rumford applied his knowledge of heat towards the improvement of fireplaces. He made them smaller and shallower with wide-angled covings to reflect more heat. He also streamlined the throat to eliminate turbulence and carry away the smoke with minimal loss of heated room air.
Count Rumford created a sensation in London when he introduced the notion of restricting the chimney opening to increase the updraft. He and his workers modified fireplaces by inserting bricks into the hearth to make the side walls angled and added a choke to the chimney to increase the speed of air circulating up the flue. This resulted in a streamlined airflow prompting the smoke to go up into the chimney rather than lingering and eventually choking bystanders inside the home. Many fashionable London houses became smoke-free once modified per his instructions. His celebrity soared once news of his successful design became widespread.
Rumford wrote two papers detailing fireplace improvements, one in 1796 and the other in 1798. He became well-known and his papers were widely read during his lifetime. In the 1790s, his “Rumford fireplace” became, almost immediately, a state-of-the-art design worldwide.
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The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report today on HMRC's administration of Scottish income tax, including the final calculation of Scottish revenues for the 2019/20 tax year.
The Auditor General for Scotland, Stephen Boyle, provides additional assurance to the Scottish Parliament on the work of the NAO in this area.
In his accompanying report, he says the NAO's approach was reasonable and covered the key audit risks. He also draws attention to the main findings in the NAO report, including:
- The Scottish Income Tax outturn for 2019/20 is £11.833 billion. This is less than forecast and will reduce the 2022/23 Scottish budget by £34m
- HMRC's provisional estimate of Scottish Income Tax for 2020/21 is £12.035 billion. This is within one per cent of the Scottish Fiscal Commission’s most recent forecast for the year, which the Scottish Government uses to set its budget.
Both the NAO and Auditor General reports will be presented to the Scottish Parliament's Public Audit Committee.
Stephen Boyle said:
I am pleased that the NAO has been able to report that HMRC has implemented adequate processes and that the outturn of income tax for 2019/20 is fairly stated.
It's now important, given Covid-19's economic impact and differences between Scottish and UK tax policies, that the Scottish Government and HMRC keep governance and assurance arrangements under continual review.
The Auditor General has reported extensively on the implementation of Scotland's new financial powers.
Audit Scotland has also published a briefing on the operation of the Fiscal Framework, including arrangements for Scottish income tax.
Media enquiries concerning the NAO report should be directed to [email protected]
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Welcome to week 13 of the college football season!
The 2021 college football regular season is in its final weekend with the Conference Championships to follow shortly and then the run of bowl games. I will do my best to highlight the individual matchups in these games as well as highlight the draft eligible players on the teams that haven’t been given much attention.
There was some movement in the CFP rankings this week. Ohio State has one game remaining on what looked to be a difficult stretch run, but now has leap frogged Alabama into the No. 2 position in the rankings. The Cincinnati Bearcats have now moved into the 4th spot after the Oregon Ducks were beaten by Utah, and badly if I must say. The current rankings are as follows.
2 - Ohio State Buckeyes (10-1) remaining opponent - @ #5 Michigan (Saturday Noon FOX)
3 - Alabama Crimson Tide (10-1) remaining opponent - @Auburn (Saturday 3:30 CBS)
4 - Cincinnati Bearcats (11-0) remaining opponent - @East Carolina (Friday 3:30 ABC)
Outside Looking In
5 - Michigan Wolverines (10-1) remaining opponent - #2 Ohio State ( Saturday Noon FOX)
6 - Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-1) remaining opponent - @Stanford (Saturday 8 FOX)
Obviously the Buckeye/Wolverine game stands out but the Alabama/Auburn game is as good as it gets. Been listening to some Paul Finebaum to hear some of the rants by the callers and what this rivalry means to both fanbases. Some of these calls are entertaining and flat out funny as all get out. I love the Steelers but college football in general is awesome. Also worth noting 5 of the 6 top teams have road games.
Ohio State Buckeyes #4 at Michigan Wolverines #6 Noon FOX
Van Coach Harbaugh finally beat the Buckeyes? Nicolas Petit-Frere will have a chance to showcase his talents going against a talented EDGE rushing duo.
Chris Olave #2 WR 6’1” 188lbs
Garrett Wilson #5 WR 6’ 192lbs
Jeremy Ruckert #88 6’5” 250lbs - Has a solid all around game and would really pair nicely with Muuuuuuuth. Not gonna happen but it would work.
Nicholas Petit-Frere #78 OT 6’5” 318lbs - Continuing the look at the offensive tackle position. NPF has length and a combination of solid footwork, good hands and getting off the ball.
Zach Harrison #9 EDGE 6’6” 272lbs
Sevyn Banks #7 CB 6’1” 200lbs
Marcus Hooker #23 SAF 5’11” 200lbs
Thayer Munford #75 6’6” 320lbs - In a move inside to guard the former LT has not hurt his draft stock.
Aidan Hutchinson #97 EDGE 6”5” 265lbs - appears to be fully healthy and it’s showing up on the field.
Chris Hinton #15 IDL 6’4” 310lbs
Daxton Hill #30 SAF 6’ 192lbs - Steelers may be in need of a Safety once again. Hill has some serious athletic traits and the Steelers like their SPARQ. Brings solid coverage and tackling and is scheme flexible. Could he be the answer in the slot?
Ronnie Bell #8 WR 6’ 189lbs - Injured but should still be in consideration
David Ojabo - #55 EDGE 6’5” 250lbs- Seemingly coming out of nowhere, has put his projection into round 2 discussion.
Josh Ross #12 LB 6’2” 224lbs
Oklahoma Sooners #13 at Oklahoma State Cowboys #9 7:30 ABC
Spencer Rattler #7 QB 6’1’ 200lbs - What was once a Top 10 prospect has now found himself holding a clip board. Would the Steelers try and make a reclamation project out of Rattler?
Wanya Morris #64 OT 6’5” 318lbs
Austin Stogner #18 TE 6’5” 262lbs - The Steelers TE room looks full at the moment but this guy can play and I would love to say adios to Eric Ebron
Kennedy Brooks #26 RB 5’10 214lbs
Jaden Haselwood #11 WR 6’2” 206lbs
Nic Bonnitto #11 6’3” 235lbs
Perrion Winfrey #8 IDL 6’4” 305lbs
Dellarin Turner-Yell #32 SAF 5’11” 198lbs
Spencer Sanders #3 QB 6’2” 210lbs
Josh Sills #72 OG 6’6” 325lbs
Dezmon Jackson #27 RB 5’11 220lbs
Tre Sterling lll #3 SAF 5’11 205lbs
Kolby Harvell-Peel #31 SAF 5’ 210lbs
Let us know what games you are watching and what players you would like to see in the Black and Gold. As always stay safe and Go Steelers!
Side Note - Apology for the lack of info and originality this weekend. I wanted to get this out for Friday’s schedule of games but as some of you know, I have been slammed at work. Blame the online consumers but hey, the business is good.
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A Hero? Because a Rothschild Masonic Lackey with a Badge Doesn't Want To Take The Clot Shot?
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Both UCLA and Kansas State got off to a slow start, but UCLA was able to pull ahead by the end of the half with a pair of touchdowns and a field goal. It was a game time decision to start Devon Modster, and according to analysts, may have hurt Modster’s practice time over the last week.
Well, it became apparent as the second quarter got rolling that Modster was able to shake off the cobwebs and hit his receivers. Both Jordan Lasley and Theo Howard have found the endzone, while the Wildcats have only made it once across the goal line. Stopping the run is still an issue, but K State’s defense just hasn’t had enough moxy to stop the Bruins so far.
Will Modster be able to keep the momentum going in the second half? Jedd Fisch seems to be calling the right plays and the offense will be the difference maker in this game.
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PATH OF AUTHORITY EP (REPRESS)
Kwartz back on PoleGroup with 4 cuts of raw and direct techno. 2022 repress in original full colour sleeve.
It's a big pleasure for us to welcome back Mario to the label after a long while. He delivers four raw cuts of harsh techno, crude, direct to the bone but always with a wise use of the elements to make things intelligent and intrincated.
First cut "Pattern execution" proves all this as a statement. Obsessive sequences, distorted groove elements, tension all over an ever changing arrangement.
"Path of authority" reminds the early Birmingham days, again using distortion as weapon. Bringing the heritage of the best records from the nineties to this dystopian present we live in.
"Balance of power" runs over similar parameters than the previous two, increasing the BPM rate and delivering more intricate sequence lines and paranoia.
"Frontline" closes this crude exercise, still fast, still hard but yet mental and futuristic. [info sheet from distr.]
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LEWIS CENTER — Frustrated with the lack of progress in solving the problems facing Ohioans today, Rachael Morocco, D-Lewis Center, has publicly announced her candidacy for the Ohio District 67 state representative seat.
“We need to figure out what is most important to Ohioans and make it a bigger priority in the future,” she said. “That’s really why I’m in it, to build a better future for my children, for my patients, neighbors and friends. I want to make sure that I’m leaving behind everything that I can to make the next generation stronger, more prosperous and healthy.”
Morocco, a pediatrician with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, said she was inspired to run for office based on the conversations and relationships she has built with her patients.
“I realized there is room for someone with my kind of experience, my voice as a physician, and as a parent who has a child with special needs,” she said. “I never thought that I would be here actually, but when I started paying attention, I kept seeing the repetition in the issues I was hearing about in my clinic.”
Morocco said while working on gun violence protections, she got to spend a little time in committee meetings and on the floor of the statehouse. She also made the observation that most people don’t follow what is going on at the statehouse.
“I feel like, in general, most people don’t pay a ton of attention to what happens at the state level,” she said. “In reality, a lot of things happen at the state level that are very important to us in daily life, and they happen very quickly, so I think there is just not an awareness there.”
Morocco said her biggest reason for getting into state politics is to revamp the state’s educational structure.
“The education system, in general, is just flawed,” she said. “I think that we need to make it a priority in our statehouse. Quality education for the pre-K years, elementary, middle, high school, and post-secondary education as well. Whether it be in labor or a four-year degree, Ohioans need the skills so they can get a good job to help build the economy and build a stronger Ohio.”
Morocco said the educational revamp would include the funding mechanism, the implementation of mental health resources, wrap-around services, and opportunities for special needs students.
Some of the other issues that Morocco would like to address as a state representative include:
• Prioritizing fair state funding for K-12 education with a formula that reflects real educational costs and decreases dependence on local levies.
• Improving Ohioans’ access to affordable college and workforce-focused job training.
• Expanding access to quality, affordable health care for women, children, veterans and families.
• The increasing availability of mental health services – including in schools – for families and individuals in crisis.
• Supporting gun violence prevention efforts with mandatory background checks, red-flag laws, and safe gun-storage education.
• Continuing progress in battling the opioid crisis and the damaging effects on the workforce, economy, families, and public safety.
• Providing a better future for Ohio’s families with a realistic minimum wage and bridging gender gaps.
• Managing growth smartly and responsibly with local control and needed investments in infrastructure.
Morocco earned her undergraduate degree from Mt. Union College, received her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. She has been a pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital since 2011 and is also a professor at Ohio State University’s medical school. She was born and raised in northeastern Ohio.
Morocco and her husband moved to the Lewis Center area in 2011 and are parents of two sons. She relishes the opportunity to serve residents in her district and throughout Ohio.
“It’ll be tough, but I’ve got some pretty thick skin and I’m prepared for it,” she said. “My family is very supportive, my husband is on board, and I have a good support system in place. I think I can handle it.”
Contact D. Anthony Botkin at 740-413-0902. Follow him on Twitter @dabotkin.
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The Sorabh Pant interview: Why this comedian received 15 death threats on Instagram on New Year's Eve
For April Fool's Day 2019, we catch up with comedian Sorabh Pant, ahead of his performance in Phoenix Marketcity, Chennai — and it's an absolute riot
It was a bright sunny day. Not the kind of sunny day where you'd fancy a run by the beach or at the nearby park, but the kind where you'd double check that you've put on layers of sunscreen and that your bag has a bottle of cold water and a set of wet wipes. If you still think that getting tanned in the sun is cool, ask any Chennaiite that you know. Looks like Sorabh Pant got some expert advice before he came to Chennai for a stand-up show, because for reasons best known to him, even inside an air-conditioned cafe, he wouldn't take off his cap.
Coincidentally, it was just before April Fool's Day, which (according to astrologers), is the best day to talk to a comic. But turns out, Sorabh isn't big on April Fool pranks. That's not just it. He hasn't pranked anyone ever in his life. "What's the purpose of pranks?" he asks. At the same time, he tells us how his father makes all the effort to remind him of the day. "So, my dad will call me up and tell me something completely absurd like, 'Hey, I heard that there was a gas explosion near your house'. My wife and I will be completely dazed about this. Then we look at the newspaper and find out that it's the first of April," he laughs. "It works most of the time because I generally have no idea of what that day's date it is. Even on my birthday, September 14, I've woken up thinking that this date sounds familiar," he says.
So does nobody wish this comedian on his birthday, we wondered. To this, he says (sarcastically, of course), "I don't have friends or family members. Nobody wants to talk to me." He then points at his iPhone. "This phone that you see here is a prop. If you open the case, you get a chocolate bar just like those Gold Coin chocolates," says Sorabh in full-on improv mode by now.
Therefore, we thought of taking him back in time — to his college days. Sorabh tells us that he was the college clown back then. "I'd dress up as a devil (Not the Onida one. He had hair back then), go to juniors' classes and promote events. I nearly got expelled thrice," he tells us. Here's something that will interest all his haters (and fans, maybe). People apparently hated Sorabh a lot then. "Some people loved me, but the others hated me absolutely, exactly like the internet. So when I receive insults online, I am unshaken, because I've heard it all," he says. Trolls, please take note.
But it's not all bad news though. So many new things happened in his life, thanks to college. "I met girls for the first time. I said 'Hi' to a girl and she said 'Hi' back. I thought this was the best thing that could happen to me. Someone asked me how my life was going and I thought I was in love. I guess that's what happens when you're in BCom. You're distracted by anything and everything except studies," he laughs, while we nodded in agreement. Also, did you know that he was a self-proclaimed awesome playwright back in the day? "I wrote three plays and one of them won three intercollegiate fests. So I thought that I was the greatest playwright alive and all the others must remain dead because I've arrived. I even made a time machine with all my money, went back in time and murdered Shakespeare," he says, leaving at bewildered.
Did You Know: Sorabh was a self-proclaimed awesome playwright back in the day
Sorabh loves Puns. So we decided to ask him a question that we realised was stupid later — Ever wished that your surname was 'Pun't, instead of Pant? "Never," he replied, but he tells us two stories about his name. Turns out, his first voter's ID called him 'Sulabh Pani' and the second called him 'Sorabh Cant'. To believe this is up to you, but Sorabh swears that it actually happened. But the best story was yet to be told — the story behind his first name. "My mother named me after the Persian legend of Rostam and Sohrab, where Rostam ends up stabbing his son Sohrab to death. Ever since that day, I'm keeping a distance from my father," he tells us.
At 37, he's spoken about almost every controversial topic possible in his stand-up videos. Beef Ban, Modi, Salman Khan, Rahul Gandhi, you name it, he's done it all. The result? Trolls, insults and death threats. "This New Year's I received 15 death threats on Instagram. Sometimes it gets depressing, but then I realised that I must find some joy out of these. Also, who sends death threats on Instagram? That's a happy place," wonders Sorabh. He says that he's tried to stop looking at comments now. "I know I shouldn't do it and people tell me I shouldn't (look at the comments) but how can I post something and just ignore all the things people say right under it," he laughs.
It was time to sign off. Sorabh had a performance just after that. Before that though, he tells us what his performance mantra is, "Most of my sets are very consciously written. I don't want to make people feel bad about what they believe in. It's a fine line." We solemnly swear he's up to no good.
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Kira A4 Tote BagSKU 109930
Medium size tote bag with a gusset which is ideal for holding A4 documents, books and catalogues etc.
It is manufactured from 80gsm non-woven polypropylene material.
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H 350mm x W 290mm x Gusset 90mm (excludes handles)
Handle Length: 440mm
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Football is the most popular sport on the planet. It has more followers than baseball, basketball, and American Football combined. This should explain the presence of multiple soccer bookies out there.
The catch is billions of dollars flow through soccer sportsbooks each year. That means international betting sites would still make a killing if Football were the only sport to bet on.
Note that Football is played throughout the year, so football bookies never stop working. Moreover, new football bookmakers constantly set up shop, and best of all, they even offer virtual football betting.
This write-up looks at the top football betting sites in detail. Ideally, we’ll tell you the best football odds bookies, live streaming betting sites, and betting sites that cover significant events.
- 1Early Football history
- 2Modern Football and Professional Football
- 3Football rules
- 4How do I bet on Football?
- 5Top 5 unusual football betting types
- 6Football betting tips and strategies
- 7Football Betting Bonuses At Top Football Bookmakers
- 8Best Live Betting Football Sportsbooks
- 9Other Types of Football Betting
- 10Football Betting Sites that Offer the Best Odds
- 11Best football betting sites and bookmakers FAQ
Best Football Betting Sites in 12 January 2022 – Updated List
Early Football history
Modern soccer originated from England in the mid-19th century. However, there were alternative versions that existed earlier.
The first ball game involving kicking was in china in the 3rd and 2nd century BC and was called cuju. The game was played on a square field using a round ball made from stitched leather stuffed with fur or feathers. The game spread to Japan but was modified and called kemari and was practiced under ceremonial forms.
Ancient Greeks also played ball games. Their ball was designed from shreds of leather stuffed with hair. However, ball games had low status among Greeks. Similarly, in ancient Rome, ball games weren’t part of entertainment games in the big arena. However, they were used as part of military training – Harpastum.
The roman culture brought Football to the British island!
Football was developed in England in the 12th century – games resembling Football were played on roads and Meadows. However, the game involved both kicks and punches, making the game tougher and violent than the present time football.
Football could not be differentiated from Rugby. The games were played in many schools, especially Rugby and Eton. The rules included taking up the ball with the hands at Rugby school, hence the name “the running game.” By contrast, the ball was played exclusively with the feet at Eton, hence the name “the dribbling game.” The version played at Eton is considered the close predecessor to modern Football.
Modern Football and Professional Football
The first attempt to create rules was at Cambridge in 1848 and 1863 in London(formation of first Football association). The 1863 meeting prohibited carrying the ball with the hands and standardized the size and weight of the ball.
In 1885 professional Football was legalized, leading to the establishment of the Football League three years later. More teams joined the league-leading to the creation of more divisions.
Average sports attendance in England was mere 4,600 in 1888. However, by 1895, it rose 7,900 in 1895, and by the outbreak of World War I, it was 23,100. The love for Football eroded interest in other sports.
Leading football clubs began charging fees to spectators in the 1870s. Thus, they could afford to pay highly skilled working-class players, although this was illegal according to FA rules.
The first FA cup challenge was run in 1871 between England and Scotland. In 1883, the first international tournament involving four national teams, i.e., England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. For a long, Football was a British phenomenon but later spread across Europe. The first football game out of Europe was in Argentina in 1867, but it involved foreign British workers.
In 1904 FIFA – Fédération Internationale de Football Association was formed; England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales joined FIFA in 1911. In 1920, British countries resigned from FIFA but later rejoined in 1924, left in 1928, and rejoined in 1946. So, their first world cup participation was in 1950. With this history available, football is one of the hardest sport to bet on.
FIFA governs football worldwide, and its membership is open to all national football associations. All national football associations must accept the authority of FIFA, have the suitable infrastructure, and observe the laws of Football.
Towards the close of the nineteenth century, only a few national teams existed, but currently, there are over 211 national associations included FIFA. The world is divided into six confederations: Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), Union des Associations Européennes de Football (UEFA), The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), and Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL).
Indeed, Football is a global sport.
How do I bet on Football?
There are many football gambling sites out there, but you can only benefit from the betting sites for Football. Also, you need to understand the working of various football strategies and systems.
Places, where you can place your bets, include bookmaking shops, casino sportsbooks, and online sports betting sites. Football betting sites the UK offers allow punters to easily place bets so long as they have reliable internet and can make football predictions.
Choose a trusted sports betting site such as William Hill or bet365 and open an account. Ensure you verify your account by availing of the necessary information.
Deposit funds in your sportsbook account. The bookie of your choice must support a payment method available in your area. Nonetheless, online bookies work well with non-cash payment methods like PayPal, credit cards, and cryptocurrencies.
To place bets:
- Select the event – many football events may be running simultaneously, and the best bookmakers for Football will show all of them.
- Go to the betting markets, i.e., the specific element of the game or simply football games, to create a bet. You can place any football bets here – parlays, Moneyline, teasers, prop, pleasers, etc. And if you are on live stream betting sites, bet on specific elements as the match unfolds, e.g., corner betting.
- Add your selection to a betting slip by clicking on the odds for the outcome. You should know how to read soccer odds to be able to calculate the returns.
- Enter the stake you wish to bet and click the bet slips button to place your bet
If you are a beginner, don’t choose complicated bet types and broad betting markets.
How to find the best football betting sites and bookmakers
Top 5 unusual football betting types
If you want to explore different ways of placing football bets, whether high school or college football, this section tells you the most popular football bets.
This is the most common bet and is a wager on the match result. It is also called a win-lose draw (WLD). ‘1×2’, i.e., the pool notation for a home win, draw and away win. Here you predict whether the result at the end of standard time will be one of three options. Under this, you can place a no-clean sheet bet.
Accumulators are a single bet combining at least two different selections and a maximum of 15 selections. An accumulator is deemed successful if each selection is correct. You’ll lose the entire bet if one bet is wrong. If you want value football betting, accumulators carry a higher value when successful.
Total Goals (Under/Over)
This is betting on totals of goals scored in a football match. The bet offers two options – whether the totals will be more or less than the quoted goals. For instance, a bookie can set a total of under 2.5 goals or over 2.5 goals your bet can be under or over that value.
Correct Score (CS)
This is a football prediction about the correct score at the end of the game. It has a higher value because it is difficult to guess the correct final score correctly. Correct score betting is a popular bat of live betting since the game is broken into periods. Most live stream betting sites break the match into 15 minutes sections.
Half Time/Full Time (HT/FT)
You can combine two outcomes in one wager; thus, the name double result/chance bet. You predict the result at half time and full time on the same bet.
What is a clean sheet in soccer?
This is a term used to refer to a situation where a football match ends in a goalless state, i.e., team managers to prevent the opponent from scoring. So, if they don’t concede, they maintain a clean sheet.
Football betting tips and strategies
There are many football strategies and systems to use such as fixed odds football betting. However, use a system that works well for you. Carefully go over the various tutorials and strategies available to note those that might help you secure wins.
This section offers you experts tips and strategies you can use on any football betting page.
Try matched betting
Matched betting is a technique of making a guaranteed profit from promotions and free bets by a bookmaker. These offers are usually given to existing customers. So find a free bet, place a qualify and an opposite bet, and use the free bet. Besides, place another lay bet and make a guaranteed profit.
You can remove the risk by placing two opposite bets – one at the bookie and another at a betting exchange.
This is focusing on exploiting the odds variation across the different bookies. Each bookmaker has a unique statistical approach to setting odds for events. Therefore, bookies price outcomes in a manner that promises profits regardless of the winner. This is a banker for profitable returns though minimal. But also, explore bookies for attractive returns.
Knowing every detail of Football makes it easier to place bets. Look at aspects such as the current form in attack and defense, injuries, and the latest results. These little details will help you spot great bets from mediocre ones.
Know your markets
Football has many betting markets and knowing all of them can help you win your bets. Ideally, this is understanding how the various makers like accumulator bets and Win/Draw/Win work. Check their terms and conditions; if you aren’t sure, consult the bookie’s support team.
Find value bets
Though there are many bet markets, always look for value bets, and they are the basis of generating steady profit. The vital thing to consider here is comparing different bookmaker odds to locate value bets.
Manage your risk
A good risk management strategy helps you minimize losses and build profit. Remember, your loss is an answer to “how do bookies make money?” if you lose money, the bookies gain it.
You can manage your money by:
- Flat Wagers – use small percentages, preferably single digit, of your total budget. This will minimize the risk of losing money.
- Dynamic Wagers – this is setting a betting amount that increases over time. You start with a small amount and improve it as you win wagers but at a constant rate.
- Progressive Wagers – here, if you lose, double your bet amount in the next bet. If you win, stick to the last amount. You should have enough betting capital.
Football Betting Bonuses At Top Football Bookmakers
If you want to get in on the football betting action, you need to find yourself a reputable bookmaker that will offer you valuable bonuses and give you the best odds on the widest selection of markets. Best bookmakers for football betting will also provide you advantageous bonuses.
These are the distinctive features of all the best soccer bookmakers. You will want to consider using LSbet, one of the best UK betting sites you can find. It is also one of our recommended new football bookmakers.
This soccer bookmaker will give you up to €150 in bonuses on your first deposit. They also offer some innovative promotions, such as their Football Bonus, which gives punters a chance to double up on their football accumulator winnings. But first, you must learn how to win football accumulators.
Other types of football bonuses include “bore draw.” Simply place a pre-match bet: Correct Score, a to win either half bet, a Halftime/Full-Time bet, or a Scorecast bet for any soccer match, and if the game finishes 0-0, they will refund your stake if the bet loses. If you like prop bets, then the Unlimited Places on First Goal Scorer Each-Way Bet is for you.
A lot of punters love the 100% welcome bonus at 18Bet as well as the 100% Champions League Cashback bonus. LSbet has a good selection of bonuses and promotions for football fans, including their €120 deposit bonus and €50 free soccer bet.
While we are picking the best bookies for Football, the quality and fairness of the bonuses are the first things we check.
Our recommended football bookies have something beneficial to offer you: You will get a real advantage when you use these bonuses.
Best Live Streaming Football Sites
Live streaming is a wonderful feature offered by several of the world’s best football betting sites. Unlike watching the action on network television, many areas that stream matches constantly give viewers loads of helpful information such as live odds, news, statistics, and other betting tips.
This is especially valuable for those that like to place in-play wagers. Live streaming is almost a mandatory feature nowadays, and all of the best bookmakers for Football offer it.
Fortune Jack, William Hill, and ZigZag 777 Sports also offer this feature, as IVI Casino, Melbet, and Casinia Bet. By registering at these online betting sites, you can also benefit from unique welcome packages, like the Melbet sign-up offer of 100% up to €100.
We cannot pick a single best soccer betting site among them; you can pick any of these bookies.
You can use the bookmaker database at Gamblingjudge.com to find the best soccer sportsbooks that offer live streaming. We have the largest best soccer bookmakers database in the world.
Those that like to listen to informative commentary will want to tune into William Hill’s “In-Play Radio.” William Hill, one of the best bookies for Football, also offers a multitude of podcasts that are a gold mine of information and betting tips. Many websites provide similar podcasts that will keep you up to date in the world of football betting.
Best Live Betting Football Sportsbooks
Bookmakers with Best Market Offer for Football Betting
One of the traits of the best football bookmakers is the ability to offer possible betting opportunities. Some bookies miss out on the action because they don’t take bets on certain leagues and smaller events. Suppose a professional match or tournament is being played anywhere. In that case, you can be certain that the best football betting websites (such as Cloud Bet, CampeonBet, and LuckyBet Sports) will be offering a whole lot of betting action.
Betfair, Intertops, and BetWinner can also be relied on to provide punters a wide selection of live wagers. The same can be said for 18 Bet, Campo Bet, Betzest, and PariMatch. These bookies know the importance of giving their customers the most choices, and they deliver. It’s no longer enough to offer sides and totals simply.
Exact score, halftime score, Asian handicap (including alternative Asian handicap betting, with lines like Asian handicap 0.25 and Asian handicap 0.75), and player props are just a few of the many types of bets that these bookies offer. As this article is being written, there is a football match being played between Brunswick and Richmond. William Hill is giving punters their choice of 107 bets. Mind-blowing!!
Other Types of Football Betting
Football accumulators are pretty popular with punters. These wagers have the potential for massive payouts. Players choose two or more bets, and all selections must be correct. The odds are multiplied together with the wager amount to give you the payout amount.
Many soccer betting sites even offer various forms of insurance on these bets. Let’s say you have a 5-fold soccer accumulator, and you hit 4 out of 5. Normally, this ticket would be used to soak up your tears and then discarded, but if you are opt-in for “Acca Insurance,” then you would still be a winner.
Enhanced odds are a great way of boosting your bankroll. A lot of bookies will offer a featured match for betting and attach much better odds on it. Asian handicap is much like betting the spread in American Football. For example, if you want to bet on Manchester United to beat Rostov, but you don’t want to lay -400 on the Moneyline, you can take them at -1.5 or -2 and get a much better payout.
Pool betting sites offer another way to get into the action, football pool betting being one of the favorites. They are relatively cheap to enter and have the potential for big winnings. Boyle Sports has an exciting soccer betting promo in which your losing Premiere League bet will be refunded if either team hits the crossbar. There are literally hundreds of ways to bet soccer. Many sites offer “bore draw,” where your losing bet is refunded if the game ends in a 0-0 tie. You can get various types of insurance that will protect you from losing your bet if your football team blows it in the dying minutes of the game.
Of course, many people are contented to leave the exotic bets to the real action junkies and stick to betting sides and totals.
Football Bookmakers with the Best Coverage of Major Events
Football Betting Sites that Offer the Best Odds
Punters need to take advantage of any edge they can get, and getting the best odds really increases the chances of making a profit over the long haul. Pinnacle claims to offer the best odds on any sport, which is pretty accurate when it comes to betting on Football.
Their soccer betting margin is advertised at 2.91%. Very impressive!! However, they have stiff competition from the likes of Genting Bet, Unibet, and Bwin. Punters can also find great odds at betting exchanges like Betfair. These soccer betting sites have some of the lowest betting margins in the industry, which translates directly into value for bettors. Lower juice means more profits on those winning bets.
You can find helpful sportsbook information such as odds value by referring to the bookmaker reviews at Gambling Judge.
Soccer Betting Sites with the Most Payment Options and Highest Betting Limits
Many recreational bettors don’t give much thought to betting limits, but those who like to play for big bucks do. Pinnacle’s claim that “No bookmaker accepts higher bets” is quite bold, but they seem to back it up. Bigger bettors will also find high limits at NordicBet, Expekt, or Sportsbettingonline.ag. All of these sites also offer a very good selection of payment methods.
- Massive range of bets
- Safe and secure
- Offer bonuses and rewards
- Live streaming football sites offer lots of exciting experiences
- Convenient to play
- Football betting is very addictive
- You can lose money if you don't understand football betting.
Best football betting sites and bookmakers FAQ
Football has had lots of players since time immemorial. However, the best players are Diego Maradona, Pele, Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, and Johann Cruyff.
There are many reasons Football is so popular, the major among them being that it is fun to watch. Besides, soccer doesn't have complicated rules, and someone who has never understood the game can easily play it.
The world of Football has many events, and each season there is a great team. Standout clubs include Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich. Besides, national teams France, Brazil, and Spain have shown stellar performance.
The highest scoreline recognized by the Guinness Book of Records is 149–0; AS Adema 149–0 SO l'Emyrne. This match was played on 31 October 2002 in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
The highest win at football betting is the famous £650,000 win from a stake of £100 on 6,542/1 odds.
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Football can be an exciting sport to watch, but it is even more exciting when you have a few dollars riding on the outcome. Whether you like football accumulators, straight bets, props, or any other kind of soccer betting action, there are a lot of excellent Football betting sites out there for you to choose from.
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Southern Miss survives Rice, achieves bowl eligibility
HOUSTON, Texas — What Southern Miss lacked in style points, it made up for with those that actually count.
The Golden Eagles (6-4, 4-2 in Conference USA) overcame a choppy overall performance to pick up a 43-34 win over Rice Saturday at Rice Stadium. In doing so, the team has achieved bowl eligibility for the third year in a row and sent the Owls (1-9, 1-5) to their eighth consecutive loss.
“It’s good to get bowl eligible,” second-year coach Jay Hopson said. “It’s good to get this win. Football’s an up-and-down journey and our guys are battling hard.”
The offense, in particular, found its groove. After scoring just 22 points the last two weeks, Southern Miss tallied more than 40 for just the second time this season. The Golden Eagles scored points on all eight of their possessions and accrued more than 500 yards of total offense.
“Those guys played lights-out,” Hopson said. “I thought we ran the ball well. I thought we threw the ball well. The offensive staff and offensive players were tremendous. I don’t think we punted all day. Anytime you do that, just kudos.”
In Kwadra Griggs’ return as Southern Miss’ starting quarterback, the redshirt junior was steady, throwing for 331 yards (a career-high) and 3 touchdowns. It was the Greenwood native’s first start since injuring his left hand against North Texas more than a month ago. In the first half, Griggs completed 14 of 21 pass attempts for 201 yards and a touchdown toss to Tim Jones, the first of his collegiate career.
“Kwadra did a great job,” Hopson said. “I thought (sophomore Keon Howard) did a lot of great things when he was playing. But this was the first time with our operation we could give (Griggs) the opportunity to get in there. It wouldn’t have been fair to play him until now. You see what he can do when he’s healthy.”
Griggs stopped short of saying he played 100 percent healthy Saturday but admitted he was pain-free.
“I think I distributed the ball to (seven) different receivers,” he said. “We’ve got some great receivers. They caught everything I threw to them and I’m thankful to have them on my team.”
Korey Robertson was the beneficiary of much of Griggs’ success. His 159 yards also set a new personal best for the fourth-year receiver, who also had two touchdown grabs.
Ito Smith also put together a fine day at the office. He ran for 150 yards and two touchdowns, the 21st time he’s topped the 100-yard mark and the 37th and 38th rushing scores of his career. Smith also became just the 10th player in FBS history to rush for more than 4,000 career yards and eclipse the 1,000 yards receiving mark.
The defense, on the other hand, had trouble with the Owls — Nahshon Ellerbe specifically. The Rice running back scored four rushing touchdowns and went more than 150 yards on the ground. It was Ellerbe’s first career 100-yard game.
“The offense definitely bailed out the defense, because the defense certainly didn’t have a good game,” Hopson said. “It’s a team win. Sometimes it goes the other way. But we’ll go back and correct our mistakes. We lost gap a few times and did some other things. But we’ll go back and look at it. I don’t want to say too much without looking at it on film.”
Redshirt freshman linebacker Racheem Boothe led the Golden Eagles with 14 tackles (two for loss) and a sack. He said the defense has to shore up its tackling.
“We’ve got to be better tacklers,” he said. “That’s really the reason they stayed in the game. It’s on us.”
Penalties also contributed to Southern Miss’ ills. One week after committing 14 in a loss at Tennessee, the Golden Eagles were flagged 10 times for 86 yards.
“There were a couple today I’m a lot more upset about personally than I was last week,” Hopson said. “So, yeah, we’re going to do some running on those. I made that promise last week, so I’ll have to live up to my promise.”
Southern Miss gets back on the field at 2 p.m. on Nov. 18, when it hosts Charlotte.
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To move quickly towards a mission, the core attributes of product teams –strategy, design and engineering – need to be well aligned.
But how do you achieve that alignment and what happens when you don’t? I gave a talk at Building Intercom on alignment as a key quality of a great product team. You can watch the video above or read on for a lightly edited transcript.
Startups, they’re a bit crazy, right? What really drew me towards startups as a place to work was just how intense and exciting they can be.
They’re exciting to me, because when your company is as small as a startup, the scope of ownership that you have and the scale of your responsibility is going to be so much larger than they would be elsewhere. Individually then, the impact that you can have towards the success of your company can be huge.
What makes it intense though, is that your time is short. That time that you have to build a really great product that’s either compelling to consumers or investors is really limited. If you don’t manage to build a great product in that time, it’s game over for you and your company.
Alignment equals speed
Early on, you have to be able to move with so much momentum, just to have a shot at success. It can absolutely feel like you’re just figuring out where the track should go as you’re hurtling down it. Especially in this startup world where individuals can have so much impact, one of the things that you need to get right is ensuring that you have good alignment.
Now, half of you are probably thinking right now, “Alignment, what a buzzword,” and sometimes I’d agree, but what do I really mean by it? To me, it simply means knowing what is it that’s important in what we’re building. What does it mean to be building the right product for our customers?
“There are three core pillars that good product is built upon: engineering, design and strategy”
I’ve been an engineer at Intercom for about three and a half years now. To put a little color on how we’ve changed over that time, when I started at Intercom, it was this itty bitty startup, and now we’re a company that puts on engineering events at Vicar Street.
We’ve obviously grown a lot, and we’ve changed a lot. But, over that time and throughout all that change, I’ve thought a lot about the great product teams that I’ve worked with and the consistent qualities that they have. To me, alignment is one of those qualities, and I want to give my take on how that works.
The core pillars of product
When I think about product, I think that there are three core pillars that it’s built upon: engineering, design and strategy. I think of these as the dimensions of products. A really great product will be strong in each dimension. It’ll have a smart strategy, it’ll be well built and it’ll be easy to use and understand.
To give a concrete example of that, I think the original iPhone is a really good product that was strong in each dimension. It was well built. You couldn’t just put in a blank password and log in. It was so easy to use that my grandmother could use it. Apple really nailed the strategy at the time.
While their competitors were focusing on making things like business email in your pocket easier, Apple came along and put a platform in your pocket and just let you do what you wanted. Maybe had this not happened, Gavin Joyce’s demo would have been us sinking polyphonic ringtones in our Blackberries. But, it covered the entire spectrum, every dimension of product.
At Intercom, we structure our product teams to try and capture each of these dimensions, too. Typically, a product manager will take on team strategy, a designer will take on UX and ensuring that the whole system fits together and engineers will build, run and maintain our systems. But, we all work together in unison to try and make this product.
It’s interesting to think of product in this way, as something that exists in this space, something that isn’t just one dimensional, that appears as an icon on an app store or as a website in your browser. But, maybe what’s more interesting to think about is how do you actually get a team that’s capable of building a product that’s strong on each front. Because, for every original iPhone team, there have been thousands of teams that have just crashed and burned along the way.
Multidimensional skill sets
Well, maybe a good place to start is with you, the individual on a team, and the skill sets that you bring to your team. As an engineer, you’re naturally going to be more focused on those engineering problems such as making sure it’s scalable, making sure your product is fast and making sure it’s well tested. But, you’re not completely one dimensional. Regardless of what your core discipline is, you’re still going to have some knowledge of the workings of the other dimensions.
Does anyone remember Top Trumps, that amazing game you used to play as a kid? It’s kind of like that. You’ve a range of skills. You’re not just one dimensional. Top Trumps would have been terrible if it was just a single number on a card.
Thinking of individuals in this way and the skills that they bring to the teams kind of opened up this chain of thought in my mind, that teams are like vectors. I can look around, and some of you are probably having Vietnam-style flashbacks to your Leaving Cert maths classes where you didn’t really understand what a vector was. But, I was bad at maths too, so I’m going to walk you through what it is.
“Each individual on a team has influence and bias”
A vector is simply a quantity that has a magnitude and a direction that it moves in. But, the interesting thing about them is, if you have multiple vectors and you combine them together, the overall output of that function is the individual magnitudes, the individual directions of each vector put together.
That’s interesting, because I think that maps really well to teams. Specifically, I think it maps really well to the different functions of teams coming together to try and build a product. Just like a vector has magnitude and direction, I think that each individual on a team has influence and bias.
What do I mean by that? Well, influence is just the pull someone has over another person. It’s a common property of any human relationship, really. It’s that person’s ability to really push for change in a group of people.
Why is this an interesting one, though? People hear that word and they think, “Bias. Who’s biased? I’m not biased.” We are all biased. But, I don’t mean it in a negative way.
In a sense of building products, your bias is just that area that you’ll naturally give more focus because of the skill sets that you have. Again, as an engineer, I’m obviously going to be more focused on a scaling problem than some UX problem that my designer’s looking at, regardless of the overall priority and impact that it has on the product that we’re building.
“It doesn’t matter how fast you’re moving if you’re building the wrong thing”
If you take each individual then and you look at their biases, the skill sets that they bring to the table and the levels of influence that they have, that is typically what determines our levels of ownership in a team, that kind of slice of the product that they will really fight for and think about. If you take each of those individuals and you put them together, just like we did with the vectors earlier, that is what will determine the direction your team will take and the momentum it will have. Remember, early on, we need to move at such momentum just to have a shot at success.
The direction and momentum of a team
Your team’s direction is interesting, though. Because, if you get that wrong, it doesn’t matter how fast you’re moving because you’re kind of screwed anyway. You’re building the wrong thing.
Great teams are well balanced. They’ll have strong owners in every dimension. They’ll know what it is that’s important to their customers because they cover it from every dimension. In poorly aligned teams with unbalanced people, they’ll be trying to pull the team in all different ways. They’ll build the wrong thing in the wrong way.
Let’s imagine for a second that you’ve just started a new company or a new team within the business that you work in, and you’ve built this team, you’re really confident that you have the skill sets needed to build a great product. You can kind of get almost this map to success in your head.
“Really great product teams are constantly tuning and iterating on the direction that they’re moving”
Unfortunately, our road maps in work don’t actually look like maps. I kind of wish they did, though. But, it’s easy to get this map to success, right? There’s this X that marks the spot. It’s that perfect product that you want to build. It’s a straight line down the road, right? I have a great plan, I have a great team. Everything’s going to go perfectly. Real life is never, ever that simple. There’s always going to be unforeseen challenges along the way.
Imagine I’m the engineer on this team, and somewhere down this road I see a problem that we’re all intimately familiar with. It’s that scary mountain of technical debt. As a team, we were originally moving in the correct direction, with good momentum, but if we don’t change what we’re doing now, we’re going to hit this first mountain.
It’s my responsibility, as the owner of that engineering dimension of the product that we’re building, to pull my team around this mountain. But, the only way that can work is if the other functions on the team trust that I am doing the right thing. Because, remember, they’re going to be biased as well. They will have a vision of where they think the team should be going. I need them to trust me that I’m doing the right thing and pulling the team in the right way.
Sometimes you need to repaint the picture of what you think is true
The direction of your team needs to be fluid, organic and reactive to what life is throwing at you. Really great product teams are constantly tuning and iterating on the direction that they’re moving. David Lynch put it in a really nice way. He said that sometimes you need to repaint the picture of what you think is true.
It’s that diversity in your team, that diversity of skill sets, that gives you vision to see that problems are about to occur. But, just having vision isn’t good enough if you can’t actually react to them. It’s that ability in you and your teammates to be able to realign and compromise on where you think the team should be going that actually lets you react.
If you look at any successful project, you’ll see that you’ll have weaved and bobbed through loads of challenges along the way. Passive teams, the teams that never changed how they worked, they’ll still be stuck on that first mountain.
What happens when you have poor team alignment
We really value this kind of iteration at Intercom, this tuning of direction. It’s something that we really try and do every day. But, we’re human, and we’ve absolutely gotten it wrong. I want to go through an example. It’s a feature that we built almost two years ago now. It’s called Smart Campaigns. It’s essentially a feature that would intelligently deliver the best message to the best people at the best times. Sounds good, right?
The first version of Campaigns that we launched, on the face of it, was successful. It solved some major requirements of our customers, it made Intercom a much more powerful messaging platform and shockingly for this industry, it launched almost on time.
Internally, though, it was a scaling nightmare. It kept engineers awake at night. It cost us a lot of money to run, far more money that we’d ever hope in making in profit from it. In fact, simply running it was a danger to the overall availability of our product. And fuck me, I led that project. How did we get to this point? But, I want to go through it, I want to touch on it, because, to me, Campaigns is the perfect example of alignment in a team gone wrong.
See, when we started building Campaigns, we thought that there was this strategic need to build this huge feature set for our customers to use. We thought that because we had customers using an older version of our messaging system, and we wanted them to move to Campaigns.
However, there is an upfront time cost associated with them actually doing that, and we wanted to make the choice as compelling as possible. Serena Fritsch talked about having empathy with your customers, and this was us very much trying to tick all the boxes.
“Misalignment in a team compounds on itself. The longer you leave it, the harder it is to get back on track”
As engineers, we could see that there were going to be scaling problems down the line, but we were so strategically aligned to this vision that we needed this huge product breadth, that we just kind of hoped that we could buy more AWS instances and buy more Mongo capacity. All right, that’s going to be cool.
Real life doesn’t work that way. Just like the straight line down to the X on the map, it’s never that simple. I think maybe Serena said that it took her 6 weeks to rebuild Snooze. It took us 7 months to get Campaigns to a place where it was stable.
You know what? Retrospectively, we looked back at the feature set that we built, and we realized we didn’t need all of this stuff. We were all so blinded by this strategic vision that we never fought for that engineering side. There was absolutely a smaller set of features that we could have shipped, that we would have nailed on all of these dimensions.
My key takeaway from that was we were misaligned from the start. But, misalignment in a team compounds on itself. The longer you leave it, the harder it is to get back on track. I should have fought for my engineering ownership earlier and brought us back on track.
But, it’s a learning process, right? Getting this alignment right is hard. You have to be able to constantly tune where your team is going.
The T-shaped skill set
I talked about the benefits of alignment to a team and how it helps your momentum early on, and we’ve also shown what happens when it goes wrong. I’ve also talked about this concept of being able to fight for your area of ownership, or being able to compromise when someone else is fighting for theirs. But, those are kind of opposing points, right? How do you actually get the skillset to know when you do that? What do you look for in a really great product engineer, or just a great teammate in general?
There’s a lot of talk about T-shaped people in the tech industry, and certainly when I was a manager, these were the kind of people that we really wanted on the team. For those of you who aren’t familiar with what a T-shaped person is, it’s simply a person who has great depth of knowledge in a single area, but great breadth of knowledge in many others. It’s that breadth of knowledge that let’s them know how to approach problems outside of their domain. They’re curious people. You tend to be able to throw them in the deep end, and they’ll figure out how to swim.
“Great product engineers should have insight into things like product strategy or the UX system that we’re using”
Now, in a great team, each individual should understand the high level function and concerns of the other functions on the team. That might be me, as an engineer, understanding why getting something to market now is more important than fixing some issue that’s been really annoying me for the last week.
If you go back to this original T-shape, and you zoom out across roles, you’ll see that it remains true. Great product engineers should have insight into things like product strategy or the UX system that we’re using. You don’t have to be the expert, and I’m not saying that you have to be at all. Just having that overview can give you this amazingly useful empathy with the people that you work with.
Everyone has a mental model of product development, it’s how they think about the process. It’s two different sides of the same thing sometimes. When you gain this broader context, you start learning the mental model of the people that you work with. You start learning how they think.
“Teams are all about balance between individuals, what their vision of the team should be and what’s actually good for your customers”
When you learn how someone thinks, you learn how to communicate with them incredibly effectively. You learn how to say when you are fighting for something that’s critical to you, and you learn when they’re fighting for something that’s critical to them. It gives you this overall empathy and trust with the people that you work with, and it’s those two skills that give you the ability to know when to compromise and when you should fight for you area of ownership.
Balance on product teams
At the end of the day, teams are all about balance. Balance between individuals, what their vision of the team should be and what’s actually overall good for your customers. Your team direction needs to be fluid to be able to move around the obstacles that life throws at you.
Sometimes, it’s really hard to see the forest from the trees, and you need to be aware of the influence you have over others and the biases that you’re bringing to the table. To do that, you need to grow yourself, but you need to grow yourself outside of your core domain.
“If you want to grow a great team, you have constantly tune and iterate on the direction and build empathy and trust with the people you work with”
Waheed El Miladi talked about how he didn’t understand the problem he was trying to solve until he worked with product and until he worked with design, it was only then did he realize what he needed to do to build the right product for his customers.
Ultimately, your job as an engineer is not just to write code. It’s to help build a business. The best way that you can do that is to help your team build the right products.
If you want to grow a really great team, you have to be comfortable with constantly tuning and iterating on your direction. You have to build that empathy and trust with the people that you work with. When you do, you will build better products.
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Ruta Butkute is a Lithuanian visual artist, based in Amsterdam. She studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and is a resident at the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam. She develops complex sculptural installations, inspired by other media such as video and movement research. Recently she started to collaborate with acrobats and improvisation dancers, who would increasingly determine both the shape as well as the spacing of her installations, and which stimulated her work to expand into the direction of performative installation work. During Working Title Situation #01, Ruta will develop this experiment together with choreographer Yurie Umamoto in the live installation Polyhedral Crystals.
concept & development Ruta Butkute | development & performance Yurie Umamoto | coproduction workspaceburssels (Brussels) | special thanks to Rijksakademie Amsterdam, Mondriaan Funds Amsterdam, Terry Vreeburg, Daniel de Roo
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A glossary of strata abbreviations
Are you confused by strata terms? When you’re building or developing a property, jargon and legalese can’t be avoided, but they don’t have to be confusing.
Here are simple definitions of the common abbreviations you’re likely to come across when dealing with strata titles in NSW, which could come in handy yourself when talking to your strata manager.
AFSS – Annual Fire Safety Statement
This is a document detailing the fire safety measures contained in a property and requires the servicing contractors to sign and affirm that the fire safety measures are being maintained in line with the relevant Australian Standard. This document must be submitted annually to the local council and NSW Fire & Rescue.
AGM – Annual General Meeting
Mandatory annual meeting where all owners and other interested parties can make decisions based on a statutory agenda that sets the parameters for actions between now and the next Annual General Meeting for matters such as election of a Strata Committee, reviewing the financial statements, preparation of a budget and to deal with matters specific to the property.
BL – By-laws
Rules of occupation that strata residents must follow. These rules are set by the original owner at the time of registration of the Strata Plan and may be added to, amended or rescinded by Special Resolution at a general meeting.
CMS – Community Management Statement
Legal document detailing the by-laws and other rules relating to the management of a Community scheme that owners and occupiers of Community Lots must follow.
COC – Certificate of Currency
Insurance document provided by an insurer that details insurance coverage and the policies held by a Strata Scheme. These may be requested by an owner when applying for a mortgage, refinancing or for other purposes.
CP – Common Property
Common property consists of all areas that are not considered part of a Lot. These areas of land or buildings jointly owned by the Owners Corporation and typically includes driveways, gardens, common hallways, fire stairs and similar land areas. Common Property does also take a structural form as part of the perimeter of a Lot and can include perimeter walls, floors, doors and windows.
CT – Certificate of Title
Legal document issued by NSW Land and Property Management Authority that proves ownership of a Lot or the Common Property and includes key information about a property.
CTTT – Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal
CWF – Capital Works Fund
Fund established by a Strata Scheme to cover the capital replacement costs of common property items over a 10-year period. Formerly called the Sinking Fund.
CWFP – Capital Works Fund Plan
This plan is quite often prepared by a Quantity Surveyor and details all common areas and provides an asset replacement cost that is then costed over a 10 (or more) year period. This plan assists in the development of a budget and for forecasting the maintenance and replacement of common property.
DP – Deposited Plan
Legal document defining the boundaries, ownership and unit entitlement of lots.
EC – Executive Committee
Now only used in Community Title properties to define the decision making body elected by an Association at a General Meeting to manage Association Property on a day to day basis. For Strata Plan Committee’s see ‘SC’ or Strata Committee.
EGM – Extraordinary General Meeting
All General Meetings outside of the Annual General Meeting are referred to as Extraordinary General Meetings or EGM’s. EGM’s can be held to discuss any pertinent matter that affects a Lot Owner or the Owners Corporation. EGM’s can be called by the Secretary of the Strata Committee, a resolution of the Strata Committee or by an aggregate of Lots whose combined unit entitlements total at least 25% of the aggregate unit entitlement for the Strata Scheme.
FAGM – First Annual General Meeting
First General Meeting of the Owners Corporation. This must take place within two months of the initial period ending and acts as the meeting that defines how the Plan will operate. The FAGM also serves as the handing over of management responsibilities from the Original Owner to the Owners Corporation.
HBCF – Home Building Compensation Fund
Mandatory insurance for contractors carrying out Residential building work under the Home Building Act 1989 over the value of $20,000. This protects the future owner if the builder is unable to complete the contract. Formerly called Home Warranty Insurance.
HWI – Home Warranty Insurance
LP – Lot Property
The cubic space within a strata scheme that belongs to a lot owner. When an owner purchases a Lot they are purchasing cubic airspace and a part share of the common property, of which each Lot Owner becomes a joint owner in the Owners Corporation.
NCAT – NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal
NCAT is a government body tasked with mediating, managing and arbitrating disputes relating to Strata property. This replaced the old Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal.
NMS – Neighbourhood Management Statement
Legal document detailing the By-Laws and other conditions that relate to the Management of a Community Title property, specifically a Neighbourhood Association.
NP – Neighbourhood Property
A Neighbourhood Association is responsible for managing Neighbourhood Property, which will always be shown as Lot 1 in the Deposited Plan.
OC – Owners Corporation
Legal entity comprising all lot owners in a strata scheme. An OC is formed when a Strata Plan is registered. The Owners Corporation must hold an Annual General Meeting each year, appoint a Strata Committee and make key decisions regarding the operation of the Strata Plan.
PA – Precinct Association
A Precinct Association is a legal entity, created by a subdivision and is generally seen as the middle layer of a three-tiered subdivision structure in complicated Community Title subdivisions. A Community Development Lot can be subdivided into a Precinct Association consisting of multiple Precinct Lots or in turn to a Neighbourhood Association. Precinct Associations need to comply with their own Precinct Association Statement, as well as the Community Management Statement and the Precinct Association would appoint at least one representative to represent them at meetings of the Community Association.
SC – Strata Committee
Elected representatives of the Owners Corporation who are responsible for making management and administration decisions related to a Strata Plan. Formerly called the Executive Committee.
SCM – Strata Committee Meeting
Meeting of elected Strata Committee representatives where decisions are made on behalf of the Strata Plan At least 50% of members must attend to achieve a quorum for the meeting to proceed. Formerly called an Executive Committee Meeting.
SF – Sinking Fund
SMA – Strata Managing Agent
A suitably qualified and licensed entity or individual appointed to manage a Strata Scheme by the Owners Corporation.
SP – Strata Plan
Plan detailing how a Strata Scheme is divided into Lots and Common Property. Strata Plans must be created by a registered surveyor and registered with NSW Land Registry Services.
SSMA – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015
The legislation governing the management of Strata Schemes in NSW.
UE – Unit Entitlement
Schedule that determines budgeting allocation and voting rights for each Lot in a strata scheme, that must be determined by a valuation at the time of registration of the Strata Plan. Unit Entitlement will generally be calculated by the factors that would affect the sale price (Lot size, aspect, location in building, car spaces etc) and essentially be a comparison of one Lot against another in terms of value.
Talk to a strata manager in NSW
If you want to know more about strata management in NSW, get in touch with Lake Group Strata today. We’ve helped developers to manage all types and sizes of developments for more than 25 years.
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The key to Zen, says Sekkei Harada Roshi, is to throw it away. No matter how important something it is, keep throwing it away.
Where Is the Way to Achieve Peace of Mind?
Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Soto Zen sect in Japan, defined Zen in the following manner: “Zazen isn’t step-by-step meditation; it is simply the Dharma Gate to peace and joy. It is both the practice and the realization of totally culminated enlightenment.” Step-by-step meditation is to seek for satori, or liberation, at some time in the future. In the Soto Zen sect, the teaching is that Zen itself is satori. Because practice and realization are one, apart from practice there is no realization and within realization there is practice. If you seek to attain some result in the future, then Zen will die. That is why Dogen Zenji says, “Zazen isn’t step-by step meditation.”
Zen is all of human life. Walking, standing, sitting and lying down—these activities themselves are said to be satori. But there is a tendency to think that, in terms of practice, one or another activity is relatively more important. There are some people with the conspicuously heretical point of view that “Only sitting zazen is the kindest, sincerest activity of practice. Everything else is of secondary importance.” But this is a great mistake. Both sitting zazen and working are the dharma. It isn’t possible for there to be two dharmas within the dharma. Some people sit zazen with the objective of gathering up courage or curing an illness, but this is also-step-by-step meditation. When you sit zazen, you must only be zazen. This is what we call shikantaza. Don’t make Zen impure. You mustn’t add meaning or significance to it.
I am often asked, “Is there no other way besides zazen to achieve peace of mind?” I answer, “No.” Zen is to assimilate the whole dharma (truth); it is to be one with it. If within the religions of the world the various practices taught direct one to assimilate the dharma irrespective of the distinction between liberation through one’s own effort (jiriki) and liberation through the power of some other being such as Amida or God (tariki), then it must be said such teachings are Zen. If we get hung up on the word “zazen,” there is a tendency to think it is some special practice, but it isn’t. Consequently, Zen is the only way to attain peace of mind.
The Functions of the Body, Speech and Thought
One big mistake made by many people concerning zazen is thinking that it is limited to the form in which we sit in meditation. Actually, all functions of the body, speech and thought must be zazen. Zazen of the body refers to the posture of sitting straight, crossing the legs and holding the hands together. Zazen of speech includes the words we use during the day, seasonal or morning greetings, the Heart Sutra which we chant during the morning sutra service and the verses chanted before eating, as well as the various words used throughout the day. Lastly, zazen of thought is the functioning of the mind, something that we cannot see. Thinking various ideas, planning, devising, discriminating and so on—all movements of the mind are zazen.
On saying, then, that all functions of the body, speech and thought are zazen, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “Why is it necessary to do zazen or seek something by means of Zen?” The problem here with thinking “all activities are zazen” is that we know it by means of learning. It is merely intellectual understanding. Reality is therefore divided in two—subject and object—and the thought arises that there is no need to do zazen. We must be careful about this.
The Problem of the Self that Knows
In the beginning, Zen Master Dogen had a question, which can be expressed in the following way: “The teaching of Buddhism is that this body itself is Buddha. Essentially, a human being is Buddha, the dharma and Zen. Why, then, is it necessary to practice?” As there were no teachers in Japan who could resolve this question for him, he went to seek the answer in China. After a long period and many hardships, he finally met Zen Master Nyojo, and then “cast off body and mind.” At that time he said:
The eyes lie horizontal,
The nose stands vertical.
I will not be deceived by others.
The buddhadharma does not exist in the least.
“Willows are green, flowers are red.” Or, “All human beings are endowed with buddhanature.” Or, “All beings are essentially Buddha itself, are Zen itself.” Dogen said unequivocally that there is no mistake in these statements either before or after “body and mind are cast off.”
From the vantage point of the dharma, everything is empty. There is no need to “cast off body and mind.” We are already within that state of freedom. Why, then, can’t you accept all phenomena as they are? The only major problem lies in whether, in the activities of seeing, hearing, experiencing and knowing, the ego-self intervenes or whether it has completely disappeared. It is because of the intervention of the ego-self that you cannot accept things as they are. This is something I would really like you to be aware of. It is in order to completely wash away the intervention of the ego-self that zazen is so necessary.
Many people mistakenly think: “What I’m now observing and experiencing is my real self. To forget that self or to accept another true self is unnecessary.” This is how most people think. Others, on perceiving the self as an object, think: “I must let the self drop away. The ego-self must be let go of.” If you think this way, please understand that it is a serious mistake.
All beings and all phenomena of the world (mountains, rivers, grass, trees and so on) are composed of the four elements—earth, water, fire and air. These elements have no fixed center; they freely change according to circumstances. However, if “I” is fixed as a sort of center or source, then it is no longer possible to change freely anymore. Fixing the “I” in this way is the source of delusion. And because “I” is perceived as existing, the deluding thought arises that there must be something that is the source.
In the beginning, Shakyamuni Buddha also thought that there must be something that is the source, or origin, of suffering. This was the reason he began to practice. But on seeing the morning star, that is, on realizing enlightenment, he knew that there was no source of suffering. In other words, all things arise because of conditions and all things disappear for the same reason. He realized that all phenomena are produced by causation (Jap., engi; Skt., pratitya-samutpada). In order to explain causation, Shakyamuni built a “ghost castle” and named it emptiness.
Emptiness is an explanation of oneness, where there is not the slightest gap for the opinions of the ego-self to enter. Please consider emptiness as a condition where all conceptions have been taken away. The quickest way to be free of such deluding opinions is Zen. It is unnecessary to repeat this, but I would like you to remember that zazen is all the activities of the body, speech and thought. I often use words like “Zen,” or “the dharma,” or “the Way.” Please remember that these are all references to the same thing.
Three Essential Elements of Zazen Practice
There are three elements you cannot do without in Zen practice: asking a master about the dharma, the practice of zazen, and observing the precepts. The objective of Zen practice is to graduate as quickly as possible from zazen and return to the time before you knew anything about zazen.
Some people become intoxicated with zazen and in this way lose sight of their real self. They mistakenly fall into the habit of thinking that they are doing zazen wholeheartedly. Such people are a long way from true Zen practice.
Others mistakenly teach that zazen is very good for your whole life and simply ask people to sit. However, if zazen is not free of all viewpoints, such as good and bad, it isn’t the real thing. It is all right, though, to take time off from your busy life and work in order to develop your powers of concentration by absorbing yourself wholeheartedly in Zen practice.
With regard to the first element—asking a master about the dharma—Zen Master Dogen had advice for people who don’t know what to do if they cannot find a true master. He cautioned them strictly, saying, “In such a case it is best to stop practicing temporarily. There is less danger in quitting than in practicing in a mistaken manner.” The reason is that practicing is like crossing the ocean without a chart—there is always the danger of unknown reefs.
Concerning the second element, the practice of zazen, it is less dangerous for those who have no master to devote themselves to their work instead of doing zazen in a mistaken way. Simply lose yourself in your work and become engrossed in it.
The last essential element is observing the precepts. This involves leaving all things as they are, without interfering or imposing your own opinions on the way things are. If you are free from your ideas, then the precepts are already observed even before you intend to do so. Why is it necessary to do things the way they have been decided? All things have laws or principles that govern them. To observe the precepts is to follow those laws. Observing the precepts means that all things are one and there is no way to interfere with that oneness. A person who can live life following these laws or rules—whose life is in accordance with these laws—is a Buddha. This is a life in which cause and result are one.
If you sit for a long time, your legs will gradually begin to hurt. No matter how long a person has been sitting or how much experience he or she has, there will always be times when your legs hurt. The only difference is whether or not you lose your zazen method because of the pain. It isn’t good if the pain in your legs stops you from practicing. In that case, you and zazen are two separate things. You must be able to leave the pain in your legs as it is and still be able to do zazen properly.
When the power of zazen is weak, you end up going off in the direction of whatever condition arises. But when the power of zazen is strong, no matter what arises, zazen is right there. It is easy to realize the Way if you sit like that.
The practice of Zen is the study of the self. It isn’t a matter of following the words of some Zen master, whether written or spoken. I would like you not to be mistaken on this point. Don’t look for Zen in the Buddhist teachings or in the words of a teacher. The role of a teacher is to keep a person going in a straight line in the study of the self.
“Once in a Lifetime, This One Encounter”
In the tea ceremony, the expression “once in a lifetime, this one encounter” is often used. The usual way this is interpreted is “a one-and-only encounter.” In Zen, though, we interpret this expression in the following way: In the course of our lifetime, there is one person we must meet. No matter through which grasslands we may walk or which mountains we may climb, we must meet this person. This person is in this world. Who is this person? It is the true self. You must meet the true self. As long as you don’t, it will not be possible to be truly satisfied in the depths of your heart. You will never lose the sense that something is lacking. Nor will you be able to clarify the way things are.
This is the objective of life as well as of the teaching of Buddhism—to meet yourself. The shortest, most practical way to do this is through Zen.
Throwing Away Your Standards
The key to Zen is that no matter how important something is, it must be thrown away. Keep on throwing and throwing and throwing away your standards.
Noh is one of the traditional drama forms of Japan. The following story about a Noh actor named Konparu Zenchiku (1405-1470?) illustrates how one man threw away all the opinions he had been using as standards. Konparu Zenchiku made a great effort to practice zazen and later received certification of his realization from his master. He expressed the condition of having forgotten the ego-self (the condition in which all standards have been thrown away) in this way: “No matter how I look at it, there is nothing blacker than snow.” His master said, “If you understand that, then all is well,” and he gave him the certification.
All of you here are deeply cultured and have considerable knowledge. I would like you to forget all of your standards just once. Then you will be able to use them in a more meaningful way. My only wish is for you to throw away the standards you have had until now, and later you will be able to use them in a more vital way. If you are free from any viewpoint, then you live for the sake of the dharma.
Also Forgetting Satori
I would like to speak about kensho (to realize that the self has no self-nature) or satori, the thing that people who practice zazen are most curious about. Kensho, satori and Great Enlightenment are different words, but they must represent the same thing. It seems that in some books it is written that there are different depths or levels of enlightenment, but in Zen there are no such distinctions. Kensho or satori must be something which only happens once. If levels or depths are spoken of, then it must be said that this is proof the final result has not been attained. From long ago, it has been said that Zen practice is very strict, but in fact the only strictness of Zen relates to whether or not kensho is truly acknowledged.
Kensho or satori is the condition of being free of all delusion and perplexity. Of course, delusion arises because of the attachment to the ego-self and so it only makes sense that the ego-self must be cast off. Essentially, there is neither ego-self nor delusion. Consequently, it isn’t possible to say that the result of Zen practice is to have become selfless or that delusion has disappeared. Essentially, these things do not exist, but some time ago you came to think of them as existing (that things exist outside of you), which is a delusion arising from attachment to the ego-self. Kensho is to return to the original condition where things have no substance.
This doesn’t mean that because of kensho or satori you become a special person. It is a great mistake to think that kensho or satori is the final objective of practice. The dharma which the Buddha expounded came after his Great Enlightenment. Consequently, to think in terms of a specific goal is only to do so within the teaching called the Way of Buddha. Forget Zen, forget satori, forget practice. Finally, you mustn’t forget that practice is to forget what has been forgotten.
To Really Know that the Five Skandhas Are Empty
All dharmas (things) are the myriad distinctions both with and without form that arise from the five skandhas. These are all things which appear because of causes and conditions and so they have no substance. The five skandhas are: matter, sensations, thoughts, perceptions and consciousness. A skandha has the meaning of things piling up and collecting. Sometimes these things appear individually; at other times combinations of them coalesce. However, it is necessary to realize that the things that coalesce are empty. In the widest sense, the five skandhas are heaven and earth. In the narrower sense, they are the human body. That is why we say that human beings are microcosms of heaven and earth. And heaven and earth are a macrocosm of a human being.
As I have said before, matter is comprised of the four basic elements: earth water, fire and air. Earth is bones and flesh, water is blood, fire is body temperature and air is the breath. Through the harmonious interactions of causes and conditions, these elements form human beings and all other things. In the case of people, matter is the human body. Sensations are the sense functions, which in response to a myriad of conditions receive impulses such as suffering, enjoyment and rejection. This is the source of delusion. The skandha of thought refers to the unlimited flow of never ceasing thoughts. Depending on the manner in which we think, these thoughts can be delusive. Perception is the condition whereby perceiving things other than us, the mind continues to maintain that image. Consciousness is the totality of the mind and is comprised of the function of discrimination. It is because of mistaken judgment that we create a distinction between enlightened and unenlightened. Consciousness is also called mind or mind only. In any case, if something is perceived, that is delusion; if there is no perception, that is satori.
Matter is the actual human body. Sensations, thoughts, perceptions and consciousness are mental functions which cannot be seen. The objective of Buddhist practice is to truly know that the five skandhas are completely empty as they are. Completely empty means that all things coalesce through causation and so it isn’t possible to perceive substance. Both matter (things with form) and sensations, thoughts, perceptions and consciousness (things with no form) are ever-present. They cannot be separated and that is the meaning of the expression, “Body and mind are one.”
Fundamentally, you must realize that views and opinions created by the ego-self arise because of the delusive attachment to the ego-self consciousness. It isn’t enough just to sit zazen. It is important that you clearly understand the rationale of the dharma which I have mentioned above. In order to realize liberation, it is both important and necessary to know such things. The most important issue for human beings is, by means of religion, to become free of the restraints of God and Buddha, to be liberated from dualistic thought and discriminations, such as believing and not believing, and to awaken to the essential self.
Question: Should a person who has lost the ego-self be called a Buddha?
Harada Roshi: Buddha is only a provisional name. It isn’t really possible to attach a name to something which has no center, is it? However, the Patriarchs, those people who attained “no-self,” used various names to refer to this condition. To give one example, long ago in China there was a priest named Zuigan. Everyday he would call out to himself, “True Self! Are your eyes wide open?” “Yes, yes.” Then he would say, “Don’t be fooled by others (symbols).” “No, no,” he would answer. He lived his life always admonishing himself in this manner.
I think you all have mirrors at home. If you have time, why not try facing a mirror and calling out “True Self” (Roshi laughs).
Question: I understand the story. But in real terms, how should I live my life?
Harada Roshi: No matter how much we think about the past, it isn’t possible to change it. And in the same way, even if we worry about how we should live our life in the future, finally this is something we cannot know. So, it is important that we be able to live now without feeling dissatisfied or discontented.
It is because we think there is a center to something that essentially doesn’t exist that all delusion and suffering arises. So to truly accept that there is nothing which is the center, or in other words to ascertain that there is no ego-self, the only thing we can do is to become a Buddha. This is what I mean by living life with no discontent. At the very least, it is important to be one with now and then forget that thought of being one. It is important to live with this attitude.
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Every time Peyton Manning throws a pass or Cam Newton takes off to run in Sunday's Super Bowl, they'll be gripping a football made in a quaint Ohio village 2,000 miles away.
Ada, Ohio, is home to the Wilson Sporting Goods factory that makes footballs used by the NFL, many of the nation's top college teams, high schools, and more.
The Wilson football brand is so dominant that plant manager Dan Riegle says every offensive point scored in an NFL game since 1941 was with one of the company's footballs.
"We're kind of proud of that fact," Riegle said.
The factory's 100-plus employees make between 3,000 and 4,000 footballs a day and around 700,000 per year, according to Riegle, who said Wilson sent Manning's Denver Broncos and Newton's Carolina Panthers 108 footballs each after the teams qualified for this year's NFL title game near San Francisco. The footballs feature the Super Bowl 50 logo, the team names, the date of the game, and its location.
"We treat it just like we do every other football we make, yet we know this ball is a little bit different — especially since it's Super Bowl 50. I mean, that's pretty big," Riegle said.
The game's pretty big for Sue Nichols, too.
The 27-year employee of the Wilson plant, where she laces the footballs, will watch the big game thinking, "maybe that's the ball that I laced.
"It could have been one that I touched and put the laces in it," she said. "And now they're out there on the field and using something that I did."
Plus, Nichols has another reason to tune in.
"I'm from North Carolina originally, so I'm a big Panthers fan," she said.
"I think Cam'll do it."
If he does, it will be with a Wilson football, of course, Riegle said.
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Why purchase this Brilliant Uncirculated 1 oz. Silver High Relief 2021 D'Artagnan and the Musketeers Colorized Antiqued coin?
This antiqued silver coin was inspired by the character d'Artagnan from "The Three Mustketeers,"an 1844 novel by author Alexandre Dumas. Dumas based his character on Charles de Batz de Castelmore d'Artagnan, a Musketeers of the Guard captain who served King Louis XIV in the 17th century.
Gorgeously Detailed Imagery
Obverse: The obverse features a right facing crowned image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Accompanying inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II," "2021," "NIUE ISLAND," "1 DOLLAR," "AG 999" and the Lithuanian Mint's logo. British sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley designed this rendition of the monarch in 1998.
Reverse: D'Artagnan is depicted on the reverse in a defensive pose, armed with a dagger and a gold colored sword. He's wearing the belted tunic indicative of his prestigious captain's rank, with a period type cap adorned with a golden feather. The king's palace appears in the background, with the phrase "ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL" inscribed across the facade. The name "D'ARTAGNAN" curves above, within an intricate rose-chain border.
Magnificently Minted Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
This 2021 Niue D'Artagnan and the Musketeers 1 oz. silver coin is available from ModernCoinMart in Brilliant Uncirculated (GEM BU) condition. Expect the coin to feature a remarkably sharp high relief strike, beautifully finished antiqued and colorized surfaces, and tremendous eye appeal. The ungraded $1 coin is encapsulated and presented in a handsome velvet lined display case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
This limited mintage, antiqued high relief 2021 D'Artagnan and the Musketeers 1 oz. silver brilliant uncirculated colorized coin will be a sensational addition to your collection!
This 2021 Niue D'Artagnan and the Musketeer 1 oz Silver Antiqued $1 Coin GEM BU OGP is proudly minted by the Lithuania Mint.
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Stunning and Inspired Wood Pallets Reusing Ideas
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Sometimes you’re just in the right place at the right time when fate steps in and slaps you upside the head. You don’t realize it then, but later on when you look back on your life you say to yourself, “Man, was I lucky.”
Les Rosenberg was lucky.
He walked into his first-period typing class at Burbank High School his senior year in 1944, and saw only confidant girls sitting behind typewriters warming up their fingers on blank keys.
No letters or numbers. No dollar sign, parenthesis, or comma’s. Nothing but blank keys staring back at him.
“Uh, oh,” Les thought. “I’m a hunt and pecker. These girls can really type. I’m dead.”
This wasn’t the way he envisioned ending his high school career – with an F in typing. But, like the old joke about outrunning the bear goes, you don’t have to be the fastest, you just can’t be the slowest.
A couple of more boys wandered into class. They were the slowest.
“My fingers seemed to find the right places and I got good grades,” Les says. “The girls were faster than me, but I was the fastest boy.”
He figured his typing days were over after graduation because Uncle Sam needed fighting men, not typists. Boy, was he wrong.
“They sent me to basic training in Texas and after eight weeks we were getting ready to ship out to the Philippines when President Truman decided that no one under the age of 19 would be shipped overseas to fight anymore.
“They had to figure out what to do with all these 18-year-old guys until they turned 19. I got shipped to a Quartermaster Corp in Wyoming. By the time I turned 19, the war was over.
The fighting had ceased, but the paperwork was just beginning. Of the 300 clerk typists in his company, only 12 had received the highest rating possible, a rare MS 405. They became rock stars.
“They told us to get our gear, we were going to general headquarters in Tokyo,” Les says. “There were 12 of us sitting in a meeting room and we had officers fighting over us. That never happens in the Army.
“I got offers from the PX officer, the chaplain, all of them. There was this one officer, Capt. Miller, who came over to me and said he couldn’t promise me the things the other officers could, but the job he had called for a staff sergeant position, and he’d do all he could to get me promoted to that rank as quickly as possible.
“I was a buck private getting $21 a month. Staff sergeants were making $200 and something. I went with Capt. Miller. He got me to staff sergeant in a year. I was living in the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo with Gen. MacArthur’s command staff, all generals.
He was all of 19 – a year out of that high school typing class he thought he was going to flunk – rubbing shoulders with generals and getting a front row seat to the War Crimes trial.
When he returned home to Burbank two years later, Les took over his father’s print shop, and resumed his real passion in life – turning boys into men as a Boy Scout troop leader.
Les became a legend in the local Boy Scout community and a mentor to hundreds of Eagle Scouts, like Mike Uetz, who had Les as a scoutmaster in the 1950s.
“He instilled duty, respect, and loyalty in so many kids growing up, especially me,” says Uetz, who followed in his mentor’s footsteps and became a scoutmaster himself.
“He made us all better men and fathers.”
Today, Les, 90, and his wife, Elaine, are docents at the Gene Autry Museum, and active members of the Burbank Historical Society.
When he looks back on his life, one of the best decisions he ever made, he says, was not turning around and walking out of that typing class in 1944 when he saw all those girls burning up the keys.
Dennis McCarthy’s column runs on Friday. He can be reached at [email protected].
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Professor Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak, Director of the Institute of Statistics and Demography at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, is made a member of the new High-Level Group on the Future of Social Protection in the EU and of the Welfare State in the EU Members.
The newly launched High-Level Group on the future of social protection and of the welfare state in the EU met today for the first time. The Group will present recommendations on how to make social protection and welfare systems fit for the future.
In its work, the High-Level Group will build on the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and consider the interaction between social protection systems and other welfare policies, such as education, social inclusion, disability, healthcare and long-term care.
By the end of 2022, the group will present a vision on how to reinforce European social protection and welfare systems in light of ongoing and upcoming challenges.
More information here.
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BFT Photo Safety Sensor ERIS A30 - Battery operated - Adjustable sensor head
We highly recommend the use of safety sensors on all gate automation systems. The BFT ERIS A30 is a fantastic product because it eliminates the need to run a cable across the driveway because the receiver sensor is powered by its own battery.
The sensors range is a whopping 30 meters and it also has a adjustable sensor head making it easy to align with the opposing sensor. A 6 core cable is used between the sender sensor (mounted on the motor side).
Add this great product to your system to protect your family and assets!
Includes battery and mounting screws (lifespan expectancy > 3 years)
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Xiaomi Teases Its Upcoming Flagship Phone On Facebook
Xiaomi took to Facebook to tease its upcoming flagship smartphone. The companys social media team released a short video full of hints about the soon to be launched handset.
As you can see in the source link below, the short clip consists of sentences with missing adjectives which should be filled by the viewers. We reckon that the missing words are 'thin,' 'bigger,' and 'curved.'
Past leaks have suggested that the next Xiaomi flagship will be ultra-thin. Rumored specs for the device include Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC, 3GB of RAM, and QHD display. The Chinese manufacturer will reveal the successor of Xiaomi Mi4 in less than three days, on January 15.
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Gardaí in Dublin are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of a man's body in the Grand Canal in Dolphins Barn.
The body of the man, aged in his 20s, was removed from the scene yesterday and taken for a post-mortem at Dublin City Mortuary.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been in the Dolphins Barn area, particularly along the Grand Canal, between the hours of 2am and 5am yesterday.
Any road users who were travelling at the time with camera footage are asked to make this available to gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crumlin Garda station on 01 666 6200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any garda station.
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Store Closing Piano Sale | Edina, MN
January 21 @ 10:00 am - January 23 @ 5:00 pm
After decades in the area, Schmitt Music is closing the Edina location this winter. This is an amazing opportunity to get the piano of your dreams for less! Shop the Edina Store Closing Piano Sale BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Friday, January 21 (10am – 8pm) & Saturday, January 22 (10am – 6pm); OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on Sunday, January 23 from Noon to 5PM. LEARN MORE & BOOK YOUR SHOWING!
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Hundreds of thousands of Indonesian workers started a two-day national strike today demanding the government institute a fair minimum wage, end rampant employer violations of labor outsourcing and speed up implementation of a universal health care law. Several unions conducted rallies over the three days leading up to the national mobilization to increase public awareness of the effort.
Union workers also are calling for passage of a national law protecting domestic worker rights and repeal of a recently passed law widely criticized for its apparent aim to restrict the freedoms of civil society organizations.
Speaking on behalf of a coalition of unions participating in the action, Indonesian Trade Union Confederation president Said Iqbal said,”We have been compelled to take to the streets since the government and employers have been unwilling to seek solutions to these issues with us in good faith.”
Indonesian unions also held a national strike in October 2012, pushing similar demands. Policymakers took swift action to engage labor leaders to find solutions in the days and weeks following that strike. Provincial minimum wages, for example, were increased around the country by an average of 30 percent and a new regulation on labor outsourcing was issued that largely met union demands.
Unions say that last year’s wage increases, although significant, fell well short of a decent wage and that the new labor outsourcing regulation has not yet been implemented.
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Josh B. Wages
Education: University of Georgia (B.B.A., cum laude, with high honors, 1995; J.D., cum laude, 1998); Phi Kappa Phi; Beta Gamma Sigma; Golden Key.
Memberships: Western Circuit Bar Association (Treasurer, 2002-2003), State Bar of Georgia, American Association for Justice, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, National Trial Lawyers, Southern Trial Lawyers Association.
Practice Areas: Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice, Appellate Practice, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, Products Liability, Tort Liability, Class Action
Josh was born in Gainesville, Georgia, on July 22, 1973. He grew up in Athens and earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. He has been with BBGA since graduating from law school in 1998.
Josh says BBGA offers clients the benefits of a larger law firm without the “big firm” drawbacks: “We have the experience and resources necessary to handle most any case, but we are small enough to operate with efficiency and to provide real value for our clients.”
In his role with the firm, Josh helps clients and their families to recover compensation for the harm they have suffered as the result of the conduct of other individuals, professionals or corporations.
Since 2006, much of Josh’s practice has been devoted to seeking justice for patients from across the country who have been injured by defective surgical mesh devices. Josh was extensively involved in the Mentor ObTape Multidistrict Litigation (“MDL”), which included all federal cases in the country involving the ObTape mesh device sold by Mentor Corp., as well as the firm’s litigation involving another mesh device, the “IVS Tunneller” sold by Tyco Healthcare.
Since 2009, Josh has had significant involvement in the cases relating to the pelvic repair mesh devices sold by C.R. Bard, Inc. which were transferred to the Southern District of West Virginia in 2010.
In coordination with other law firms with whom we are working in this litigation, Josh prepared the motions seeking transfer of all federal cases involving the pelvic repair products sold by American Medical Systems, and Boston Scientific to the Southern District of West Virginia, which were granted in February 2012. Since then, three other MDLs have been transferred to Judge Goodwin involving three additional manufacturers (Coloplast, Cook and Neomedic). These MDLs have included more than 100,000 cases.
In April 2012, Josh was appointed by MDL Judge Joseph R. Goodwin of the Southern District of West Virginia to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for each of the pelvic repair product MDL’s. Josh and the firm have coordinated with lawyers from around the country to work toward a successful resolution of this national litigation.
More recently, Josh and BBGA have been involved in national litigation involving defective hernia mesh products. BBGA is actively involved in the leadership of the coordinated state court litigation involving the Atrium C-Qur devices in New Hampshire, and are pursuing claims on behalf of individuals who were injured by defective hernia mesh devices sold by C.R. Bard, Inc.
In addition to their pelvic and hernia mesh work, Josh and the firm also represent clients who have suffered injury from defective products and medical devices, including Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters and Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products.
Josh is an experienced writer on a variety of legal issues. He has briefed or argued numerous motions before state and federal courts throughout Georgia and in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Josh has briefed appeals in the Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and he has argued appeals before the Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit. Staying abreast of developments in the law, and being prepared to address the complicated legal issues that arise in complex national product liability litigation allows BBGA to stand toe-to-toe with the nation’s largest corporations and corporate defense law firms.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Christy and his daughters Sarah and Lucy, as well as cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs.
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More than three decades ago, Janet Jackson dropped an album that changed us all without changing anything about itself. As we approach Control’s 35th anniversary, The Music Snobs wonder if this seminal work of art is the first unapologetically Black crossover that didn’t change a damn thing to appeal to the mainstream. Things get even more interesting when the Snobs examine Control’s range and debate whether or not Janet’s slow jams define her as much as her dance tracks. Next, the crew acknowledges that nothing compares to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, but still asks: what other ’80s producers could have given Janet gold? Join TMS for an episode that honors one of music’s most iconic albums.
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TOG Europe I
June 13-26, 2017
Riccione, Italy & Porto, Portugal
TOG takes you to Italy and Portugal – enjoy a combination of squash training and European Junior Tournaments in the beautiful Mediterranean
TOG Europe II
June 2 - July 11, 2017
International squash at its best. A high level camp for advanced players to compete in the Pioneer Cup against the world's best junior players.
Jun 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
TOG Squash offers Squash Programs at the Belmont Hill School in Belmont, Ma.
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
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You’ve heard everybody discussing how strong online media is for promoting your business. How assuming you’re not utilizing it to showcase your business you’re trapped in the 80’s. So you go out and make a Face Book page, open a LinkedIn account, begin tweeting on twitter, assemble a Blog and begin checking out YouTube. Presently what do you do?
You’re told by a companion to post bits about your organizations and make a blog entry about things you know, (despite the fact that you don’t know what a blog is). You begin to share data on different locales in the evening and before you know it. Bam, you’re burning through many hours a week and getting nothing to show for your endeavors. You say to yourself, what an undeniable irritation online media showcasing is!
To keep away from the aggravation of investing an excessive amount of energy presenting via online media locales and not receiving anything consequently, then, at that point, read on. I will show you about six cardinal standards you really want to comply with to keep your validity. I will tell you the best way to keep away from the most well-known pit falls fledglings buy instagram views make, and I’ll assist you with taking full advantage of the time you spend promoting to your web-based media locales.
Web-based Media isn’t Advertising
In the first place, recollect that online media posts are not promotions in the common sense. You want to post what I call the cardinal 4 needed things! Individuals are searching for valuable data. They need fascinating realities. Members need to be engaged and they need to interface with others! Posting data about your item/administration ought to be an extraordinariness. To be fruitful via online media, you need to give members what they are searching for. To do ordinary publicizing via web-based media destinations, use their compensation per-click/view administrations. Their advertisements run about $1 to $3 per navigate, other astute posts just the cardinal 4 things.
Make and adhere to a timetable
Second, put away a planned chance to post your data and stick to it. It’s generally very simple to plunk down, begin posting your data and before you know it, it’s three AM! I plan my post double a week and invest an hour every energy. During the week, I assemble helpful data and connections from my everyday existence. These incorporate; email interchanges, my recent developments, new and old photographs I find, online article I read, RSS channels I use, web features I like and simply riding the net. I recommend you do likewise. Utilize these as a feature of posting the cardinal 4 things I discussed before.
Be patient and adhere to your development plan
Third, don’t make bogus assumptions for your results. Before your organization can deliver significant traffic, you want it to develop to a sensible size. Having a complete after of several hundred Face Book Fans, contacts on LinkedIn and adherents on Twitter is cool yet it’s anything but an adequately large organization to create strong outcomes. Your online media impacts (for example ability to get things going), is straightforwardly connected with the quantity of individuals in your organization. Online media has a viral quality to it. In this sense, it is a sort of informal promoting. Informal exchange relies upon your believability and the size of your organization.
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You have been pierced under the strictest of hygiene.
From this point on, your piercer is not responsible for any infection or problems you may have with your piercing if you don’t take proper care of it.
Aftercare for body piercing is vitally important to ensure that the risk of infection is minimised. Always have your body piercing done by a professional piercer, as sterility and hygiene are of the utmost importance.
General Piercing Aftercare
- Do not touch your piercing on the first day.
- The entrance holes will need cleaning with salty water or a saline solution twice a day for at least four months.
- When you feel ready, usually after about five days, you can rotate the jewellery. Clean the external part of the jewellery (with an anti-bacterial soap and rinse it with saline) before moving it through the wound. Afterwards ensure all residues of soaps or lubricants are removed and the piercing is thoroughly rinsed with salty water or a saline solution. You need only do this twice a week but continue with salty water or a saline solution on the other days. Be careful of using solutions without seeking advice first.
- Do not use a soothing cream or anti-bacterial lotion on the site, as these will seal the piercing.
- During the healing process, do not take the jewellery out to clean. If prolonged or major irritation occurs, consult your G.P.
Tongue Piercing Aftercare
- Swill your mouth out with sterile salt water solution at least 4 times daily and after meals.
- Do not eat chilli, curry or any other hot spicy food for approx two weeks.
- Drink plenty of iced water to reduce any swelling.
- Avoid any mouth washes or alcohol for at least 7 days.
- Refrain from smoking while your tongue piercing is healing.
- Do not manipulate, remove or try to change your new piercing.
Healing times vary from person to person depending on many factors such as lifestyle, diet and stress.
If there are any problems with your piercing it is vital that you contact your piercer, we will be happy to advise you.
Do not try to remove the piercing yourself.
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When I first started food blogging, one of the first events I went to was Doma Kitchen’s 2015 media preview of their then-location in Manhattan Beach. Now in 2017, the restaurant — which started in a small Redondo Beach spot — is still growing. Doma Kitchen, now in Marina Del Rey, has an expanded menu and space. I recently went to check out their new brunch service, which is as delicious as it sounds. Doma Kitchen offers an international-inspired cuisine with an emphasis on Eastern European and Central Asian techniques.
“Doma” means home in the Slavic language. Owners Angie Corrente and Stan Mayzalis have taken inspiration from their many world travels and created a menu with Chef Kristina Miksyte that reflects the exciting cuisine found in regions throughout the globe. All dishes are prepared from scratch and are seasoned to perfection with housemaid spices, placing the highest importance on farmer market fresh, seasonal and quality ingredients. I had the incredible Breakfast sandwich, the Eggs Benedict on latkes, and a heavenly slice of Honey cake. So good.
During my visit, Chef Kristina and Angie were nice enough to sit down with me during the brunch/lunch rush and answer a few questions.
Chef Kristina Miksyte
What has inspired the menu? Where are you from originally?
I’m Lithuanian from Europe. That inspires me to do … I like to do everything from the scratch with the natural product. I mean with the natural food and everything. This is what we’re doing, and the taste is different. I mean the salad dressings we’re making here and then the meat we’re making here, I mean everything what we can do we’re making here. This is different.
How long have you been in Southern California?
I’ve been here for 12 years, 12 years already. Everything from back there, I mean I’m thinking right now because it’s something new. It’s always something new in the kitchen, some food coming, always something new. Definitely you’re taking from here, but still I’m doing my way.
What was it like growing up in a family of chefs?
My dad, my grandma and my mom — it was family tradition to do every Sunday family food. It was cooking everybody, and then we’re having lunch or dinner, whatever it is.
I remember my mom, she bought a book for me, cooking book. When they was at work, so I was cooking from that book and I was talking with myself, pretending that somebody is filming. As a little kid, everybody was telling her, “She’s going to be a chef. She’s going to be chef.” Then, I finished high school and I’m like, “Okay. Let’s do that culinary school.” I did four years there baking and cooking.
What is one of your favorite dishes on the menu?
Kiev. This is that chicken breast, inside is the butter and with dill. Here, we’re doing with the couscous and then the fresh vegetables. That kiev, we deep fry in the deep fryer around 15 minutes, 16 minutes that. We’re doing that every day so it’s very fresh. This is my memories. When I was kid, so my dad was working in the restaurant. We’d have gatherings at home or every Sunday, we went to that restaurant and had kiev. From when I was kid, I always liked that dish.
The main thing when you’re cutting the kiev, that butter, because it’s melting inside, so when you cutting, that butter is coming out. You have a bath with the butter. When you dipping, that is very, I mean, juicy. Very good … It gives me a lot of memories, good memories, from my childhood.
Co-Owner Angie Corrente
What was it like for Doma Kitchen to move from Manhattan Beach to Marina Del Rey?
The mall in Manhattan Beach went under renovation, construction. The same landlord that was there is the same landlord here in Marine Del Rey. They had a wonderful, bigger space for us and it was just perfect timing. We needed a bigger space and the clientele is very similar, it’s all down the coast.
It’s all about healthy eating and it’s all about eclectic kind of restaurants that are moving in to Marina Del Rey. Google, Snapchat, and then the Silicone Beach is moving in so we have an amazing eclectic customers from the locals, have been here forever in Marina Del Rey and as well as the new comers, the millennials. So we have a mix and they just enjoy how we share through food, art, the music. We added live music since we moved from Manhattan Beach because the space allows us. Now we have two different rooms. In one room we put a live band. They differ from tango to jazz to Brazilian lounge. And it’s always different … And they’re all local. The artists are all local and the musicians are local and our local customers just love it.
Another part of our business are growing is our catering. Because Silicone Beach is in this area, they want catering. Just now we just made a catering to the boat because we have the marina here.
Tell me more about the new breakfast/brunch menu and the decision to add it.
Just recently, about three weeks ago we started breakfast. In Manhattan Beach we only had lunch and dinner. And now we added breakfast. It’s something that we did really, really well in Redondo when we just opened, four years ago. We started breakfast and lunch so we know how to bake and we know how to make really amazing breakfast. In the Marina, it’s in a demand. Manhattan Beach, where we were, it wasn’t. So Kristina bakes all the pastries and she bakes all the desserts and we do a lot of egg dishes like the breakfast egg sandwich, the Benedict. And we’re always doing all kinds of creative like zucchini pancakes and ricotta cheese pancakes. So we take an expression from different recipes that are homemade recipes from around the world.
What do you think was behind Doma Kitchen’s growth over the years?
I think the word spread and the demand so we followed the demand. We kind of Manhattan … Redondo Beach was a tiny, tiny, tiny space and there was kind of almost like a test kitchen. It was kind of a food truck without wheels. It was that small.
We didn’t know how people would react to Eastern European influence, especially in Redondo Beach. It was just something new for Redondo location for sure. The demand, we had lines out the door, we needed a bigger space. And people were asking for dinners but it was too cold to sit outside.
How did you meet Kristina?
We met through a really good friend of ours. So it was one of my husband’s best friends and he absolutely, really close friend of ours and he recommended one of his close friends that we never met. It was a chef. It was just meant to be. She’s my best friend. She’s just a business partner in everything. And we paint together, we build tables together, we put the floors down, we just … It means a lot to us. This means everything to us. Doma Kitchen means everything to us.
And we actually have Kristina’s mom who works with us. She makes homemade dumplings so we continue to make all that made from scratch. So it’s kind of like even more feels like home to have two generations who’s standing side by side in a kitchen. One is making homemade dumplings, the other one is just making these incredible dishes.
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Two righteous detectives, Skinny and Fatty, infuriate their superior by ruining his wedding ceremony during the arrest of an international drug trafficker, Tak. To satisfy him, they resign and leave Hong Kong. They spend some time in Singapore and meet two beautiful ladies there. However, having been bailed out of prison, Tak takes revenge on the two former detectives by torturing their girlfriends. With no proof and no other means to promote justice, the pair resort to an eye-for-an-eye.
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This research aims to investigate the biological role of RhoB in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). routine police arrest in G2/Meters stage and led to cell routine government bodies(CyclineB1,CDK1) and pro-apoptotic proteins(casp3,casp9) extravagant appearance. OSI-906 Furthermore, knockdown of RhoB in HKC cells promoted cell migration and growth. Used jointly, our research indicates that RhoB reflection is decreased in ccRCC development and carcinogenesis. Up-regulation of RhoB inhibits ccRCC cell malignant phenotype significantly. OSI-906 These results present that RhoB might play a growth suppressive function in ccRCC cells, increasing its potential worth in futural healing focus on for the sufferers of ccRCC. Launch Crystal clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) originates from proximal tubule cells, and is normally one of the most common histological subtypes of renal cell carcinomas. ccRCC is normally the second leading trigger of loss of life among all types of urologic malignancies[1, 2]. In truth, around 25% to 30% of the individuals with ccRCC present metastasis at the period of analysis, and general success can be generally extremely poor in the follow-up period. Sadly, ccRCC can be resistant to regular cytotoxic real estate agents, in addition to medical procedures.Although the new targeted therapies have produced dramatic clinical effects for the treatment of metastatic renal-cell carcinoma (RCC), such targeted therapies stay unsatisfactory because some patients are resistant to therapy .Therefore, further research are required to investigate the tumorigenesis and development of ccRCC and to explore fresh therapeutic focuses on to improve the efficiency of ccRCC treatment. RhoB can be a member of the Rho family members of little GTPases, which manages actin tension materials, cytoskeletal actin corporation and vesicle transportation, in tumor cells, RhoB modulates proliferation also, success, intrusion and angiogenic capability. Furthermore, RhoB may work as a growth suppressor in development control and modification. RhoB can be not really mutated in different malignancies, but its changed reflection and activity are vital to cancers development and healing replies healing replies[7 perhaps, 8]. Reduction of RhoB reflection provides been reported in throat and mind cancer tumor, lung cancers and gastric cancers[9C11]. RhoB gene knockout in mouse boosts the regularity of induced neoplastic alteration chemically. Overexpression of RhoB in individual growth cells outcomes in inhibition of indication transduction paths included in oncogenesis and growth success, as well as apoptosis. Research have got exposed the putative tumor-suppressive impact of RhoB in human being growth, nevertheless, to the greatest of our understanding, the function of RhoB in ccRCC continues to be uncertain. In the present research, the comparable appearance amounts of RhoB in ccRCC cell lines and individual individuals had been looked into by American mark and immunohistochemistry. The relationship between RhoB appearance and clinicopathological guidelines of individuals with ccRCC was also examined. The natural results of overexpression and CD69 low-expression of RhoB on the cancerous phenotypes of ccRCC cell A498, 786-O and Caki-1 or regular HKC cells had been additional analyzed. Components and Strategies Integrity Declaration All individuals certified the Created Informed Consent. This research was authorized by the Safety of Human being Topics Panel, Chinese language Individuals Freedom Military (PLA) General Medical center. Cell reagents and lifestyle Individual renal proximal tubular epithelial cell range HKC and HK2, and the renal tumor cell lines, including A498, 786-O, caki-1 and 769-P, Caki-2 had been conserved in our lab. The cells had been preserved in DMEM or RPMI 1640 moderate (Invitrogen, Carlsbad, California) including 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS; Invitrogen), 100 products/ml of penicillin and 100 g/ml streptomycin in a humidified atmosphere of 5% Company2 at 37C. Sufferers and tissues examples All ccRCC situations diagnosed medically and histopathologically had been attained from Chinese language Individuals Freedom Military General Medical center (Beijing, China) in 2011. The research had been authorized by the Chinese language Individuals Freedom Military General Private hospitals Safety of Human being Topics Panel and the knowledgeable permission was acquired from all individuals. After resection was performed, individuals had been quickly freezing in liquefied nitrogen and kept at -80C until make use of. In addition, parts of each test had been set in formalin, inlayed in paraffin and kept in our lab. Addition qualifying criterion included: Individuals who received revolutionary nephrectomy in our medical center, the pathologic analysis ccRCC was, both the growth individuals and renal tissue had been obtainable after medical procedures. Exemption requirements had been as comes after:sufferers getting chemotherapy or radiotherapy before medical procedures, OSI-906 with multiple renal tumors or isolated metastasis.The following clinicopathologic information was collected for each patient,including age, sex, tumor size, pT status and TNM stage. Proteins removal.
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- We examined miR-182 appearance in prostate cancers cells and created cell lines that overexpressed miR-182 for functional assays
- It will quickly end up being the second ALK TKI to be utilized when medical oncologists are aware of the administration of the medial side ramifications of lorlatinib
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general terms and conditions
general terms and conditions of delivery and sale of a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh for contracts with customers who are not consumers as defined by § 13 bgb.
§ 1. general
these terms and conditions of delivery and payment of a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh apply exclusively to the entire business relationship, including future transactions. any conflicting terms and conditions, in particular the buyer's terms and conditions of purchase, are not recognised unless their validity is expressly agreed to by a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh.
§ 2. content of the contract
a) offers made by a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh in brochures, advertisements, catalogs and similar publications are always subject to change and non-binding for a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh.
b) offers to contractual partners are always in writing, otherwise they have no validity.
c) a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh is bound by its written offer for 30 calendar days.
d) the content of a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh's written order confirmation is decisive for the scope of the order. collateral agreements, changes and additions are only valid if a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh confirms them in writing.
§ 3. value added tax and additional charges
a) the prices listed in offers, order confirmations or invoices do not include statutory value added tax.
b) packaging, freight, customs duties and other additional costs will be charged additionally.
§ 4. delivery dates and delivery periods
a) stated delivery times are only approximate. fixed delivery periods or delivery dates must be agreed and confirmed in writing, otherwise they shall not be valid. delivery periods shall commence upon conclusion of the contract.
b) if changes to the contract are agreed in writing after conclusion of the contract, the delivery dates and delivery periods must also be agreed in writing again if necessary.
c) if the delivery dates or delivery periods are missed or exceeded, the buyer is obligated to request a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh in writing to deliver within a period of 14 days. only after this reminder does a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh fall into arrears. in addition to delivery, the buyer can only demand compensation for the damage caused by delay if a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh is guilty of gross negligence or intent.
d) we reserve the right to make changes in function or form, deviations in color tone, as well as changes to the scope of delivery during the delivery period, provided that the object of purchase is not significantly changed and the changes are reasonable for the buyer.
e) if the production of the purchased goods depends on the cooperation of the buyer, in particular on the announcement of measures, the handing over of samples or plans, the delivery period stated in the order shall only commence when this action has been taken.
f) if the production of the purchased goods depends on an advance payment or down payment by the buyer, the delivery period specified in the order shall only commence when this agreed payment has been received in an account of a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh.
g) force majeure, riots, strikes, lock-outs and significant operational disruptions through no fault of the suppliers of a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh may change the delivery dates and deadlines by the duration of the disruptions in performance caused by these events. in these cases, the liability of a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh is limited to the amount of compensation for the damage caused by delay to the foreseeable damage.
§ 5. transfer of risk
a) for deliveries made by a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh, the loading point is the place of performance. upon delivery, the buyer bears the risk.
b) the delivery is made to the agreed place, if the buyer instructs changes, the buyer shall bear the costs incurred thereby.
c) if shipment is delayed at the request of the buyer, the risk shall pass to the buyer upon notification of readiness for shipment by a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh.
d) at the request of the buyer the delivery will be insured in his name and on his account.
e) the delivery requires an access road that can be driven on by a truck.
f) the delivery vehicles must be unloaded immediately and professionally by the buyer. waiting times will be charged by a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh.
§ 6. reservation of title
a) the goods remain the property of the seller until the purchase price has been paid in full.
b) if the buyer is a merchant within the meaning of the german commercial code, the goods remain the property of the seller until the complete fulfillment of all obligations arising from this contractual relationship, including those arising in the future. however, the buyer has an inherent contractual right of release against the seller in the event of subsequent over-securing.
c) the buyer shall treat the goods subject to retention of title with care.
d) the seller shall be notified immediately of any change of location as well as of any intervention by third parties, in particular attachments.
§ 7. warranty and liability
a) information provided by a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh on the scope of delivery, appearance, performance, color, dimensions and weight shall form part of the contract.
b) they are to be regarded as approximate.
c) they do not constitute an assurance of quality.
d) deviations in structure and color compared to samples, exhibition pieces or descriptions are reserved, as far as they are in the nature of the materials used and are customary in trade.
§ 8. right to rectification of defects
a) in commercial business transactions, the buyer is obligated to comply with the statutory obligations to inspect and give notice of defects. if the delivered goods are defective, a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh has the right to deliver new goods or attempt to repair them. a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh has the right to make at least two replacement deliveries or to make two attempts to repair them.
b) if the replacement delivery or rectification fails, the buyer is entitled to demand a reduction of the purchase price or a cancellation of the contract.
c) immediately recognisable defects must be reported to a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh in writing without delay, at the latest before installation of the delivery item, at the latest however within two weeks after delivery.
d) the delivery items complained about must be kept ready for inspection by a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh in the condition in which they are at the time of the alleged defect. a violation of the above provisions excludes warranty claims against a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh.
e) any breakage or other damage must be determined immediately upon acceptance of the goods in the presence of the bearer and noted on the receipt. a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh does not accept any later complaints.
§ 9. return of goods
procured goods cannot be taken back. stocked goods can only be taken back under consideration of the costs incurred, but at least 35% of the gross value of the goods. prerequisite is the perfect condition of the goods and the original packaging.
§ 10. place of jurisdiction
the place of jurisdiction for all present and future claims arising from the business relationship is the registered office of a.h.s. accessory.home.system. gmbh.
status: sept. 2019
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- The Fort Worth Community Arts Center pays tribute to the city’s 122-year-old Stock Show and Rodeo with a western-themed group art show. See “Cultura Del Vaquero” through February 20.
- Comedian and the voice of several characters on Adult Swim’s “Squidbillies” Dave Stone performs tonight at Fort Worth’s Main at South Side.
- As part of its inaugural indoor winter season, Shakespeare Dallas tackles “Hamlet.” See the journey of madness, murder, and lost love at Moody Performance Hall through Sunday.
For more on these and other events, explore the Art&Seek calendar.
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A degree alone is not enough. Throughout university I have always known it was important to gain relevant industry experience but found it difficult to find appropriate work experience within this sector. Saying that, I have been fortunate enough to work for a national chain hotel, MacDonald Hotels, as well as volunteer one day a week with a sustainable tourism organisation and over summer 2014 I have obtained an 8 week paid internship with an international wholesale tour operator. Ultimately I hope that this mix of experience within the tourism industry will compliment my tourism degree and put me in good stead to find a graduate job in the industry.
At present I am studying a BA (Hons) in International Tourism Management at UCLAN, Preston. This degree has given me the academic knowledge to utilize in a real world working environment. As part of this degree students have the opportunity to undertake a 48 week paid placement which provides opportunities for students to gain experience in the UK and internationally. Throughout my second year at university I was keen to gain a placement, however unfortunately I was unable to find an appropriate placement opportunity after sending multiple emails, letters and attending interviews I was left disappointed. I had a particular vision of the kind of placement I wanted to undergo, particularly within tourism marketing and web design which I found were few and far between. I wanted to gain experience in an area of the tourism industry which was completely different from what I had previously learnt such as tourism marketing, airline or tour operator. Don’t get me wrong there were opportunities available however mostly in hotels and as I’ve had 3 years experience within a hotel and am studying a tourism degree rather than a hospitality degree I decided not to pursue these opportunities.
Fortunately I have a family member working in the tourism industry that has contacts and put me in touch with Miki Travel, who offered me an 8 week paid internship in London during summer 2014, which I was over the moon with. I had heard about MIKI Travel as the hotel I worked in had groups arriving through them therefore I knew the basics. Luckily for me I have grandparents living on the outskirts of London which could offer me accommodation for the whole two months; otherwise I would have struggled to accept the internship with accommodation in the city being expensive.
Miki Travel is one of the largest and most experienced wholesale tour operators in Europe. Offering leisure groups and individual travellers hotels, sightseeing tours, excursions and transfers across the world. MIKI Travel has offices all over the world; the London office has about 200 employees with nationalities from across the globe.
I had mixed feelings before starting including nerves, apprehension and excitement, on my first day everyone was really welcoming and friendly which made it easier. I knew my role would be as a travel consultant however I didn’t know much about the roles and responsibilities this held. The department I am working within is the Sales FIT department which stands for foreign individual travellers. MIKI Travel does not communicate directly with customers at all; they deal with the agents which are tour operators from countries all over the world. The role of my department is to deal with any queries from agents regarding hotels including booking, cancellations, remarks such as guests arriving late, needing a certain type of room including disabled or with children as well as visa invitation for foreign travellers arriving in Europe. This department is not responsible for booking the hotels, all those requests go to the Hotel FIT department.
In my first week I have learnt how to use the internal systems therefore I can input visa support details, hotel requests and chase bookings. Most of the work is via email and occasionally on the phone, most requests and communication is via a main email address which is then distributed across the team to deal with the requests. This role requires a lot of communication with the Hotel FIT department who are responsible for corresponding with the hotels.
I have been working on chasing hotel bookings, agents make booking via MikiNet a system used by Miki Travel Consultants as well as agents, and on this agents can make bookings, amendments and cancellations, both parties can see the statuses of pending hotel bookings. Agents chase these booking and ask us to provide a confirmation number from the hotel. We also deal with requests such as late arrivals, different room types, and disabled access or if it’s a special occasion for the clients we make the hotel aware.
The office is located right on the River Thames, on Upper Thames Street, close to London Bridge, I work office hours from 9am – 5.30pm. It takes approximately 40 minutes commute to and from my grandparent’s house, which means leaving the house at 8am and arriving home at 6.15pm so it’s a long day. Having regularly visited my grandparents in London throughout my life I am reasonably familiar with the city and the tube system. Having weekends off means I can explore the city. I have a lot of family and friends coming to visit me which will make for nice company.
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Review by Walter Cummins
First, came the gospel writer cluster of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Now, two thousand years later, the world has another “according to” version, in this case, according to H. L. Hix. Anyone who takes on the challenge of a new version of a work so central to Western culture must embody the gift of language, courage, knowledge, commitment, and—perhaps—a touch of hubris.
Hix comes to the task with a number of strengths. He grew up in an Evangelical Christian world in which the New Testament was central. Even though his own beliefs have strayed for that certainty, the Gospels imprinted on him. This version culminates a decades-long quest. He possesses the linguistic proficiency to translate ancient Greek, and he brings the sensibility of a poet who was National Book Award finalist and recipient of the Grolier Prize, the T. S. Eliot Prize, and the Peregrine Smith Award. He has also published works of philosophical theory and translations, all integral to his ability to achieve this new Gospel.
The Hix Gospel is not merely a new translation of the four canonical books. He did extensive research into a host of non-canonical gospels, gathering close to fifty that are listed in his introduction. It turns out new gospels are being discovered constantly, some that have not available in English versions until recently.
Only half of the Hix Gospel is taken from the four canonical versions, the rest a combination of passages from the many other sources he consulted. The result, while reading like an integrated, coherent document, combines new information about the life of Jesus along with variant retellings of familiar Biblical happenings that place them in a fresh perspective.
An example of this mixture may be found in the segment on Jesus’ first preaching. The sequence of sources is Luke 4:16-21, Dialogue of the Savior 130: 14-22, Odes of Solomon 42, Mark 6:2-4, and Gospel of Thomas 105. These choices were written originally in Greek, Syriac, and Coptic. The result in Hix’s translation is seamless, his ability to sort through, select, and unite from such an abundance of material especially impressive.
Beyond translating the Greek into a modern idiom, Hix also address both nouns and pronouns he considers problematic, coming up with both new usages and inventing new words. For example, he notes that since the 1611 King James English translation the Greek kurios as “Lord” continues in all translations since then, but while “Lord” would have been in common usage in early seventeenth-century England through the term’s associations with a noble rank, the word is rarely used in contemporary America. Hix translates kurios as “boss” to convey a position of authority.
Pronouns of gender are another issue for him. While the human form of Jesus is clearly male, God, Hix believes, should be considered beyond gender. For his translation, Hix invents new pronouns—“xe” for “he” and “xer” for “him” and “his.” God is the “fother,” a new combination of “mother” and “father.”
Beyond the feat of scholarship and linguistic concerns, the test of Hix’s Gospel for the majority of readers will be the quality of the words on the page, the poetic sensibility behind the translation. These Hix versions of two well-known gospel passages exemplify his telling.
Ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. All who ask receive, all who seek find, all who knock enter. Who among you, if your child asks for bread will give a stone, or if for a fish will give a snake? If you who are harmful determine to give good gifts to your children, how much more surely will your fother in the skies give good gifts to those who ask xer.
In everything act toward others as you would have them act toward you: this sums the law and the prophets. Jesus said, Love your sibling as you love your soul, protect your sibling as carefully as you protect your own eyes.
Despite the resonance of the familiar, the Hix Gospel combines a sense of recollection of the known with discovery of the new.
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