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I'm changing my name.
And that's if I have any direct descendants.
Most women, after getting a divorce, keep their married name. I'm bucking that tradition. Not only that, but instead of using my first name, I'll be using my middle name! The first third of my life I went by a kid-like nickname, the second third of my life I've gone by my full first name, and for what is most likely the third third of my life I'm going off the rails!
Right now, I'm going through the legal process of changing it, so I'll answer to just about anything!
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Halloween's a real screen for trick-or-treaters at PM's home
Costumed kiddies asked to step through metal detectors
A devil's pitchfork, a swashbuckler's cutlass and at least a couple of fancy swords were among several Halloween toy weapons prohibited at Prime Minister Stephen Harper's residence — though a pint-sized Wolverine passed the screening area bearing faux claws.
The Harpers welcomed throngs of costumed trick-or-treaters on Wednesday at their pumpkin-lined home at 24 Sussex Drive, doling out Halloween goodie bags and posing for pictures with the children.
But plastic weapons had to be left behind and security personnel requested that the children pass through a metal detector. One angel removed the halo from her head for inspection before proceeding to meet with a good-natured Harper.
No doubt, though, that the candy and memorable photo op made running the security gauntlet worthwhile.
The Prime Minister's Office clarified that security decisions are made by the RCMP independently from its office.


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Thu, Nov 26, 2009: Psychology and Our Current Crises – An Exploration
Science for Peace General Meeting
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
OISE, room 2-212, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Judith Deutsch is the President of Science for Peace and a psychoanalyst. She has recently written about the psychological barriers to addressing climate change, about the exploitation of youth in Israel/Palestine, and teaches a course on conscience development.
Dennis Fox is Emeritus Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Psychology at the University of Illinois at Springfield, Fulbright Distinguished Lecturing Chair and a visiting professor at York University. He is teaching a seminar at York called Psychology and Society in Critical Perspective. He has written on a range of topics, including "The Law says Corporations are Persons, but Psychology knows Better."
Richard B. Lee is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Toronto. He is internationally known for his studies of hunting and gathering societies, particularly the Ju/'hoansi-!Kung San of Botswana, with whom he has worked since 1963. Studies of foragers have also taken him to Tanzania, Namibia, Alaska, Australia, British Columbia, the Yukon, and Labrador. His current research interests are in ecology, history, African studies, indigenous peoples, the politics of culture, fascism, issues of academic freedom.


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The winners of the 12th Annual HD Awards in project and product categories were announced last night during a celebration at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York. Approximately 400 hospitality industry professionals attended the event.
The HD Awards honor some of the best achievements in hospitality design around the globe. This year, nearly 540 project entries were submitted across 20 categories, and in the products section of the awards (introduced for the first time last year), more than 300 products were submitted in 11 categories.
Restaurant (Upscale/Fine Dining)
The Ivy, London
Interior Design Firm: Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, London
Owner: Caprice Holdings
LAGO by Julian Serrano, Las Vegas
Architecture Firm: NOVUS Architecture, Las Vegas
Interior Design Firm: Studio Munge, Toronto
Owner: MGM Resorts International
Nozomi Sushi Bar, Valencia, Spain
Architecture and Interior Design Firm: Masquespacio, Valencia
Owners: José Miguel Herrera and Nuria Morell
WINNER: Swift & Sons, Chicago
Architecture Firm: Jonathan Splitt Architects, Chicago
Interior Design Firm: AvroKO, New York
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Research Paper: COPD End Stage
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A progressive medical condition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is typically divided into four stages: mild, moderate, severe, and very severe or end-stage. Almost all cases of COPD are caused by smoking cigarettes (Nall, 2015). COPD is not a disease, but rather, a collection of more specifically diagnosed medical conditions such as bronchitis and emphysema. Patients diagnosed with COPD tend to be older because it takes time for symptoms to evolve; average age of first diagnosis is 40 (Cherney, 2014). The patient in question is 64 years old, a white male living at home in the end stages of COPD. His personal hygiene and ability to cope with daily life have both decreased significantly, and he is in need of almost continual care.
Patient needs including total smoking cessation, medical interventions, doctor-supervised exercise, and psychological treatments. The patient needs to take care to avoid loneliness and isolation, and social networks will be important. The nurse practitioner in charge of the patient's case can ensure the patient is aware of all the resources available in the community. Cultural issues in this case include the fragmentation of the family, poor communication between family members, and lack of support. Barriers to care include patient resistance to lifestyle change, patient resistance to smoking cessation, and lack of social support.
Clinical Evaluation
General considerations include providing effective palliative care for the patient. Being at home ensures that the patient is comfortable and has access to some social support including neighbors who can alleviate some of the isolation and loneliness that might occur if the patient were in a facility. The goals of care should be to maximize patient comfort and well-being, particularly paying attention to physical and psychological needs as well as any spiritual needs. The patient can be regularly encouraged to take fresh air and mild to moderate exercise like walking, and to take advantage of smoking cessation methods that might prolong life or enhance its quality. Quality of life is an ongoing concern among patients in the end stages of COPD (Spathis & Booth, 2008). The inability to breathe properly is the primary cause of concern, which is why all efforts must be made to provide the patient with medical tools and medications such as bronchial dilators. Assessment tools that can be used include pulse oximetry, diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO), spirometry and other pulmonary function tests, and measuring arterial blood gas (Han, et al., 2016). Physical findings will depend on the outcome of these assessment tests, and psychological findings will depend on the medical team that should include psychologists. The medical team may also need to determine whether there are other conditions or diseases present, which may impact the treatment plan.
The plan of care for the patient will include ongoing assessments of patient lung functions, but also assessments of air quality inside the patient's house. Pharmacological interventions may eventually include the use of opioids to reduce dyspnea, and which in turn will impact patient sense of well-being. However, side effects may be a concern. Anxiolytics may also help with symptoms like dyspnea, although like opioids, anxiolytics do present side effects that need to be consistently monitored (Spathis & Booth, 2008). Oxygen therapies, including both short burst oxygen therapy and long-term oxygen therapy, may or may not benefit the patient. If these techniques are used, the patient should be monitored because of the severity of withdrawal symptoms (Spathis & Booth, 2008). If depression is an issue with the patient, then antidepressants might also be part of the pharmacological treatment plan (Ambrosino, Gherardi & Carpene, 2009).
Non-pharmacological interventions may be especially important for improving quality of life for the patient. In particular, carefully designed exercises will help the patient to regulate and monitor breathing and reduce the sensation of breathlessness (Spathis & Booth, 2008). Exercise programs should be designed by specialists, requiring the use of a referral to a physical therapist specializing in respiratory problems. The nurse practitioner may monitor patient responses. Furthermore, the exercises should not be strenuous and should be paced regularly throughout the day (Spathis & Booth, 2008). Breathing exercises are known to be helpful for some patients, as are humidifiers or air purifiers in the home (Nall, 2015). Depending on the climate where the patient lives, outdoor time may or may not need to be regulated. If the patient becomes open to quitting smoking, then a variety of psychological tools may be useful and the patient's quality of life may improve. Other referrals may include the use of psychologists for patients who are experiencing depression and family therapy to include end-of-life issues. The interdisciplinary team will include the primary care physician and related pulmonary specialists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and physical therapists, as well as persons trained in the use of oxygen therapies.
APRN Role Functions
The Advanced Practitioner serves in several related roles to promote patient well being in end stage COPD. As leader, the APRN takes charge of the interdisciplinary team, coordinating meetings and ensuring timely interventions and responses to patient and family concerns. The APRN also acts as informer and educator for patient and family. Emerging literature may reveal new treatments, and the APRN can inform the patient of those new treatments. Likewise, the nurse practitioner is responsible for teaching the patient about his limitations as well as his potential to improve his quality of life through smoking cessation and/or recommended exercises. The APRN is also a clinician who performs direct activities like assessments, diagnoses, monitoring, and provision of treatments. As case manager, the APRN monitors patient progress and organizes future assessments and referrals.
Case Study/Specific Patient Example
Two case studies help to highlight the issues at stake with the chosen population: individuals with end-stage COPD. The first is a classic case study of a 51-year-old African-American female. The case study is significant not only because of her young age but because of her having received a lung transplant, something that has not yet been recommended for our patient but might if the medical team determined that his prognosis would improve and if he would quit smoking. The second case study is that of Andrew, who is more akin to the demographics of our patient. Andrew is a 75-year-old white male who was diagnosed with COPD at age 52. Like our patient, Andrew continues to smoke in spite of the diagnosis and a history of hospitalizations over the past twenty years.
Andrew's case study shows that situational variables and stress in particular can exacerbate COPD symptoms and also increase resistance to lifestyle changes. Andrew's wife died. Without any children, Andrew was left completely bereaved and lonely. His inability to make lifestyle changes reflects the same in our patient, who also suffers from social isolation and loneliness. Andrew has not yet lost the ability to perform some of his essential daily chores, and his personal hygiene has not fallen behind as it has with our patient whose condition makes it so that he needs continual care and support for daily life activities including grocery shopping and cleaning. Andrew's case manager introduced the patient to exercise therapies, and included a respiratory nurse specialist on the care team. This was an essential step in promoting Andrew's quality of life. Moreover, the nurse practitioner educated Andrew on the importance of specific types of exercises so that he could perform them on his own even after the therapy sessions were over. As a result, Andrew's activity level increased and although his symptoms persist, he has lost weight and reports feeling better.
Nutrition was an issue for Andrew. The nurse practitioners may have underestimated the importance of proper nutrition for well-being and also for weight management. After about a year of poor nutrition, Andrew's health deteriorated. As his health deteriorated, so too did his motivation… [END OF PREVIEW]
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Aloha. My name is Barbara Uechi and I have lived in Kona, Hawaii for most of my life. I was once a real estate broker and an active community supporter (non-profit boards, fundraising and sign-waving), then became a yoga teacher, massage therapist and studio owner. Three years ago I closed Kona Yoga for the next, best thing to happen.
Not long ago, I found a box of old journals and read something that felt like a whack on the head from a magic wand. I had written:
There are some things (many things) in the present, that I used to "daydream" about years ago. That is probably why I feel that my current thoughts will also materialize. I am going to have...the lifestyle, health, and happiness that I foresee. - September 14, 1985.
Now here it is, the beginning of 2016 and it's finally dawned on me that I am living that life. I didn't specifically dream of making millions of dollars, being a famous talk show host, or finding the solution to end world hunger (and I didn't). I seem to have just wished for the life that fortune and fame are assumed to provide, and grew into it. I have the life, health and happiness that I dreamed of nearly thirty years ago. My future is now...what's next?
Lessons in Balance is where I:
- take a look at how my past decisions have influenced my present life,
- make some decisions about the quality of my future and
- connect with others who are (or interested in) living the life they've always wanted.


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Through video and sculpture the artists unearth relationships between their own bodies and metaphorical bodies created from their chosen areas of research into gender, identity and the environment.
Using ordinary objects and materials such as iphones, mac computers, plants and soil, the bodily relationship acts as a catalyst to realise an emotional connection to these objects and the cultural significance they hold.
Read the essay accompanying the exhibition at anti-body.co.nz (PDF contains nudity).
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For now I am cramming up 22 months of special memories into one post, the terrible two's at a glance:
|At almost two years old Dahlia loves the camera already, she is always all smiles
|For her 2nd Birthday we celebrated it at John's incredible Pizza...She enjoyed all the rides
|Damien and Daren, her brothers also enjoying the rides at John's Incredible Pizza
|When summer came around, swimming is all she wanted to do
|We also attended what seemed like endless kid's birthday parties
|As well as one bridal shower
|Dahlia also became an un-announce cheerleader for her Brother's Football Team, The Jets
|Dahlia loved supporting her brother at games.
|We visited the zoo...
|Knotts Berry Farm......she was tall enough to ride most kid's rides!
|Loving the time spent with her brother Daren
|For Halloween she was the little mermaid....but her idolized princess soon changed after this
|Dahlia and her little cousins at a Frozen birthday party...this is when princess Anna became her hero
|For Thanksgiving we went to Big Bear
|For Christmas we went to Lake Tahoe
|Enjoying the park and yes it is the middle of winter in California.
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Can the Houston ISD (and other local districts Cypress-Fairbanks and Spring Branch ISDs) continue to play Santa Claus to local property-owning voters?
It appears that HISD wants to. In a press release advancing tonight's meeting, the district noted that it plans to continue the local property tax homestead exemption it grants — lost money which is not reimbursed by the state of Texas. For a school district that frequently complains it is short of funds, that is generous indeed.
The HISD press release states:
"The legislature raised the state's homestead exemption from $15,000 to $25,000 through Senate Bill 1, which is subject to voter approval in November. In addition to the state's exemption, HISD will continue offering the local homestead exemption. Through this local exemption, HISD homeowners take an additional 20 percent off the appraised value of their property, the highest homestead exemption allowed by the state.
"Last year, the local homestead exemption saved HISD homeowners more than $134 million in property taxes. That is an additional annual savings of about $667 for the owner of a $278,637 home, which is the average home value in HISD."
Not everyone is applauding this largesse. Attorney Buck Wood, general counsel to the Equity Center (a school finance research and advocacy organization established by a group of 55 school districts " as a response to the gross inequities in our state's school finance system") says it makes no sense, particularly when part of Senate Bill 1 says that any local homestead exemption passed for the 2015-2016 school year will be locked in for the next five years – and Wood actually believes it'll be longer than that because there's nothing to stop legislators from extending that period.
"This is all over politics," Wood said by phone from Austin. This session's legislators raised the state homestead exemption by $10,000 from $15,000 to $25,000 so they could reduce taxes for property owners throughout the state. Then they were afraid some school districts might drop their local exemptions by the same amount, he says.
About 200 Texas school districts add on a local homestead exemption – the difference being that while the state has to cover its own mandated exemption, providing each school district funds, it doesn't have to do anything about making up for what local districts give away on their own.
"The Texas Supreme Court has said if the state mandates then the state has to make up the money," Wood says.
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The reason the five-year freeze was added in (and originally it was ten years) was that legislators were afraid local boards would negate the tax break the state was handing out by dropping its own exemption by an equal amount.
Wood believes that if districts act quickly, they can discard the local exemption before the new law takes effect (if aproved by voters) in November. He concedes that not all legislators share his assessment.
"I always felt like [a local homestead exemption] was dangerous for districts to adopt because they're politically hard to get rid of," says Wood who didn't seem real hopeful that local school district trustees would want to risk the wrath of voters by voting to add to their taxes.
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Old Dominion is the official freight partner of Major League Baseball, and while that partnership may not look like the most exciting deal for fans at first, it's created one of the more interesting giveaways in recent history.
Remember that game you played in elementary school or at a carnival where you'd guess how many items were in a container? How many peanuts are in the jar? How many marbles are in the giant glass cylinder? Well, Old Dominion and Major League Baseball have decided to make a grown-up version with the winner getting World Series tickets.
Old Dominion has a clear 28 foot trailer filled with baseball at Marlins Park. The trailer will move around the country hitting up stadiums in which the team has a deal with the company. Fans can enter online and guess how many baseballs are in the container, and the winner will receive to the next three world series.
One of the problems with sponsorship deals is they can become rote and boring. Signage doesn't move the needle anymore. Let's face it, there's nothing super-exciting to the normal fan when it comes to an official freight partner and a league.
That's where the Old Dominion folks and MLB need to be created in making a lasting impression. The entire goal of sponsorship is to create brand awareness. A sign or a truck alone won't do that. A fun game where fans can get involved and there's a pretty nice giveaway at the end. That will do it. Plus, any fan registering for the sweepstakes will now in Old Dominion's customer database.
It's an activation that step outside of the normal boundaries. It's a traveling game that will get exposure in some big markets. It's a fun game that allows the sponsor and MLB to connect with fans in a different manner. Now excuse me while I try to figure out the volume of a 28 foot trailer.


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UMass New Play Lab
Snowflakes by Dustin Chinn: Dec. 1, 2, 7 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.
Unconditional by Tatiana Rodriguez: Nov. 30, Dec. 6, 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Attrition by Nicholas Cummings: Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.
The Curtain Theater, Fine Arts Center
Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, $15 general admission for a choice of 2 plays.
Snowflakes or Rare White People
by Dustin Chinn
Director: Gabriel Harrell
Dramaturg/ Producer: Gaven D. Trinidad
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Assistant Stage Manager: Althea McCrory
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Director: Judyie Al-Bilali
Dramaturg: Kim Euell
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Director: Judyie Al-Bilali
Dramaturg: Kim Euell
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Assistant Stage Manager: Althea McCrory
Producer: Gaven D. Trinidad
UMass New Play Lab is a crucible for new work. A professional playwright and two UMass student playwrights will be given the opportunity this fall for workshop productions of their newest plays — works that represent fresh voices, big ideas, and envelope-pushing modes of storytelling. Being in the rehearsal room as directors and actors transform a script to action and words, and experiencing audience reactions for the first time helps our playwrights hone their ideas into new, sharper plays. Play Lab projects have continued on to further development in regional and New York theaters. Take part in this grand experiment!
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If someone especially close to you has died, you should be selective in the flowers you send to the grave. While the sentiment will only be known by you, it can do much to help start the healing process.
Asphodel: "I have so many regrets."
Bittersweet: "Only now can I see the truth clearly."
Bell Flower: "Thank you for everything."
Deep Red Carnation: "I don't know if my heart can take the pain."
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Some of these players were just drafted by the Stars last month, while some others were drafted in 2013, or 2012, and have been previously protected by the team.
This list does not include players who suited up for at least 10 games for the Stars last season. I will post a different article soon and mention the players from last season who could be at Ridder Arena next week trying out for the Stars.
This particular blog article is VERY long. I didn't want to hog the entire page of the website with this lone post, so click the "Read more" link below to check it out. Thanks.
Tyler Augustinsen ('97) - Forward - 6'0", 185 pounds - Indiana Ice Dispersal Draft Pick
A native of West Hartford, CT, Augustinsen was originally selected by the Indiana Ice in the 18th round of the 2013 USHL Entry Draft. Last season, Tyler played for the Selects Hockey Academy U16 program where he scored 28 points (11g, 17a) in 24 games played. Tyer just finished up his junior year at South Kent School in South Kent, CT. Tyler is undecided on a college.
Tye Ausmus ('97) - Defenseman - 5'10", 165 pounds - 2013 USHL Futures Draft Pick
Ausmus is a name that should be familiar with most Lincoln Stars fans. After completing his junior season at East Grand Forks (MN) high school, in which his team won the Minnesota state 1A championship, Ausmus played 7 regular season games with the Stars this past March. In those seven games, Tye racked up 3 assists and was +1. Ausmus has a big decision to make this summer. Does he stay at EGF for his senior season, or does he commit to play for the Lincoln Stars in 2014-15. Tye's older brother Gage is a defenseman for the University of North Dakota. Tye is undecided on a college.
Jack Badini ('98) - Forward - 5'11", 170 pounds - 2014 USHL Futures Draft Pick
The native of Greenwich, CT suited up for the Long Island Gulls U16 (AMHL) squad where he potted 35 points (15g, 20a) and 42 PIM's in 25 games played during the 2013-14 season. In 2012-13, Jack played for the Connecticut Oilers U16 team where he scored 51 points (28g, 23a) in 54 games played. Jack is undecided on a college.
Josh Bell ('97) - Forward - 5'10", 157 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
I could not find any information online that states where Bell is originally from, but last season he played for the St. Louis Blues AAA (MM) team that also produced Stars futures pick Tommy Nappier, and entry pick Ethan Stahlhuth. In 37 games for the Blues last season, Josh scored 30 points (17g, 13a) along with 20 PIM's. 7 of his 17 goals last season were game-winners. Bell is undecided on a college.
Jared Bethune ('97) - Forward - 6'0", 172 pounds - 2013 USHL Futures Draft Pick
Like Ausmus, Bethune is another name that should sound familiar for Stars fans. Before reporting to Lincoln last March, Bethune was one of the top scoring forwards in the state of Minnesota for the Warroad Warriors. In 28 games for the Warriors, Bethune scored an amazing 91 points (35g, 56a) in his junior season. Bethune arrived in Lincoln last March after his high school season concluded and scored 5 points (2g, 3a) in six games. Similar to Ausmus, Bethune will need to soon decide if he plays his senior season in Warroad or does he come to Lincoln. Jared has already committed to play college hockey at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Getting Jared to play in Lincoln next season would be a HUGE get. This kid has all the right tools to be a great player.
Austin Cho ('96) - Defenseman - 6'0", 175 pounds - USHL Entry Draft Pick
Cho is originally from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. In 52 games this past season for St. Andrews College private school in Aurora, Ontario, Cho put up a respectable 46 points (13g, 33a) along with 24 PIM's. Austin was selected by the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds in the 12th round of the 2013 OHL Priority Selection draft. OHL scout Scott LaFortune said that Austin is a "good skater, smooth on his edges. Plays a safe and controlled game." Austin has committed to play college hockey at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY. Most college hockey websites I've seen indicate that Cho is set to arrive at RPI in the fall of 2016. So if he's interested in playing here, there's a possibility that Austin could play two seasons for the Stars.
A.J. DiCesare ('98) - Defensemen - 6'1", 200 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
DiCesare calls Morristown, New Jersey home and in 2013-14, he suited up for the New Jersey Rockets U19 program where he scored 4 points (all assists) and added 22 PIM's in 40 games played. At 6'1" and 200 pounds, DiCesare is a monster at such a young age (born in 1998). Just looking at the stats on paper, A.J. certainly comes across to me as a big, shut-down defensemen. I'm not sure if he's ready to make the jump to the USHL this fall, but A.J. is definitely a kid to keep your eye on. DiCesare is undecided on a college.
Nathan Dingmann ('96) - Forward - 6'3", 175 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Dingmann just finished his junior season at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, MN. In 25 games last season for the Trojans, Nathan potted 10 points (4g, 6a) along with 11 PIM's. Other than his high school stats, I really wasn't able to find much about Dingmannn online. So if you have something you'd think the readers here would be interested in, please let me know. Dingmann is undecided on a college.
Casey Dornbach ('97) - Forward - 5'9", 150 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Casey comes from Edina, MN where last season he played for Edina High School. In 32 games last season for the Hornets as a sophomore, Casey scored 11 points (7g, 4a) and added 9 PIM's. Edina HS is a popular place among former Lincoln draft picks. Over the past few years, the Stars have drafted Edina players such as Louie Nanne, Tyler Nanne, Jack Walker, Miguel Fidler, and now Casey Dornbach. Unfortunately, Tyler Nanne is the only player listed above to ever wear a Lincoln Stars uniform, and that was for two games. However, it sounds like Miguel Fidler will play for the Stars next season, and hopefully Casey will follow suit in the next couple of years. Dornbach is undecided on a college.
Miguel Fidler ('96) - Forward - 6'1", 185 pounds - 2013 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Fidler just finished up his senior season at Edina High School (MN) where he scored 51 points (20g, 31a) in 32 games. Fidler led his team to a Minnesota 1AA championship, Edina's second straight state title. Fidler has been described to me as a kid who will go to the dirty areas of the ice to get goals, and plays with a chip on his shoulder. Everything I've heard about Fidler from scouts has been very positive. The NHL has taken an interest in Fidler as he was ranked #133 in the latest central scouting rankings. Miguel recently committed to the Ohio State University. All things I've heard indicate that Miguel should be in a Stars uniform in 2014-15, which is great news. Miguel's father Mike played 271 games in the NHL.
Sam Field ('98) - Forward - 6'1", 180 pounds - 2014 USHL Futures Draft Pick
Field hails from Tenefly, NJ and last season played for the east coast prep school Choate Rosemary Hall, which is located in Wallingford, CT. As only a sophomore on the varsity team, Field scored 4 points (1g, 3a) in 26 prep games. The "Over The Boards" scouting Twitter account said that Sam is a "well-framed power forward finding his way in prep school." OHL scout Sean LaFortune described Sam as "a quick, energetic pivot who plays a competitive 200ft game." Field was selected by the Kingston Frontenacs in the 6th round of the 2014 OHL Priority Selection draft. Good size for only a sophomore, and sounds like someone who could develop into a solid two-way forward. Sam was the youngest player on the Choate varsity prep team last season. Field is undecided on a college.
Colton Fletcher ('97) - Forward - 6'1", 180 pounds - 2013 USHL Futures Draft Pick
Colton split time with the Omaha AAA U16 and U18 programs last season. With the U16's, Colton scored 16 points (6g, 10a) in 28 games played, along with 64 PIM's. It's with the U18 program that Colton really shined, with 44 points (24g, 20a) in 45 games played. In those 45 games with the U18's, Fletcher was +24 and accumulated 48 PIM's. Fletcher is originally from Wasilla, AK which is the same hometown of former Stars forward Matt Friese. The Omaha AAA hockey program, run by former NHL'er David Wilkie, is an extremely well respected program, so I'm sure Fletcher benefited greatly last season by playing with their U16 and U18 teams. Colton is undecided on a college.
Michael Floodstrand ('97) - Forward - 5'9", 152 pounds - 2013 USHL Futures Draft Pick
Floodstrand was a late addition (after the Stars drafted him) to the NTDP program last year, so he spent the 2013-14 season with the Team USA U17 program. Floodstrand will likely play the 2014-15 season with Team USA U18 team before going to Harvard University for the 2015-16 season. So unfortunately, I doubt we will ever see Floodstrand in a Stars uniform. This is a similar situation that the Stars dealt with a few years ago with forward Sean Malone (who oddly also ended up at Harvard). Malone was selected by Lincoln in the 2011 Futures Draft, but was a late add to the NTDP program before the 2012-13 season. It's disappointing that the NTDP program can poach USHL players like that, but I don't fault the player at all for choosing the NTDP.
Quin Foreman ('96) - Forward - 6'2", 182 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
In 36 games last season for the Boston Advantage MM team (the same team that 2014 first round entry draft pick Anthony Wyse played on), Foreman scored 35 points (17g, 18a) to go along with 6 PIM's. Quin has also committed to play his college hockey at Darmouth University. In the article I just linked, Foreman is described as having, "good vision, strong skill set, good playmaking ability, a knack for scoring and is slippery out of the corners for a big kid out there."
Ethen Frank ('98) - Forward - 6'0", 165 pounds - 2014 USHL Futures Draft Pick
I believe Frank is the second Nebraska native drafted by the Lincoln Stars (first was Matt Bruneteau) in the club's history. Ethen is originally from Omaha, and last season played for the highly regarded Omaha AAA U16 program. The stats included in the link above are incomplete, but I've been told that Ethen scored 79 points (25g, 54a) along with 104 PIM's in 74 games played. With the 104 PIM's, I assume Ethen plays with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and isn't afraid to mix it up. Frank was drafted in the 4th round of the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft by the Victoria Royals. I'm not sure if he's ready next season to make the jump to the USHL, but he is certainly is a player who could be ready in 2015-16. Just recently, Ethen committed to play college hockey at Western Michigan University.
Michael Gillespie ('97) - Forward - 5'9", 165 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
The native of New City, New York played for the New Jersey Rockets (Eastern Hockey League) last season where he scored an impressive 54 points (14g, 40a) in 41 games played. Michael's play last season earned him the EHL's Rookie of the Year award. In 85 total games last season for the New Jersey Rockets program (EHL and U19), Gillespie racked up 101 points (29g, 72a) and 101 PIM's. Sounds like a gritty, explosive forward to me. Scout Nick Perri describe Gillespie as a "small center with a lot of skill. High hockey-sense, gritty." Click here to read an article from the New York Hockey Journal about Gillespie. Michael has committed to play college hockey at Niagara University, starting the fall of 2015.
Cade Gleekel ('97) - Forward - 6'1", 182 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Cade is from Minneapolis and attended The Blake School (located in Minneapolis, MN) last season. In 25 games as a sophomore, Gleekel scored 52 points (25g, 27a) along with 36 PIM's. 10 of his 25 goals on the season came on the powerplay. On paper, Cade has pretty good size for a '97 sophomore. Gleekel is undecided on a college.
Jacob Harris ('98) - Forward - 5'7", 159 pounds - 2014 USHL Futures Draft Pick
The Toronto, Canada native played for the Toronto Marlboros Minor Midget AAA squad where he scored 25 points (9g, 16a) in 27 regular season games played. In 16 playoff games, Harris scored 20 points (10g, 10a). Jacob's team this past season was coached by NHL hall of fame defenseman Paul Coffey. OHL scout Ryan Yessie said on Twitter that Harris has a "great work ethic, battles hard for pucks & has good offensive upside." Jacob was selected by the Missasauga Steelheads in 10th round of the 2014 OHL Priority Selection draft. Harris is undecided on a college.
Corey Hoffman ('96) - Forward - 5'9", 165 pounds - Undrafted
Hoffman started the 2013-14 campaign with the USPHL's Jersey Hitmen before finishing the season with the EHL's New York Bobcats. In 25 games with the Hitmen, Corey scored 8 points (2g, 6a) in 25 games played. In 11 game3s with the Bobcats, Hoffman tallied 11 points (6g, 5a). Hoffman's addition to Lincoln's affiliate roster caught me by surprise since he was never drafted by Lincoln. This past February when the USHL published the most recent affiliate rosters for every team, Hoffman's name was listed as a protected player by the Stars. I honestly don't know much about Hoffman, so it will be interesting to see if he's at Lincoln's tryout camp next week. Corey has committed to Cornell University.
Luke Jaycox ('96) - Defenseman - 6'1", 185 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Jaycox is from Warroad, MN (aka Hockeytown) where he just completed his junior season at Warroad High School. In 27 games for the Warriors, Luke scored 27 points (4g, 23a) and added 33 PIM's. Luke's teammate at Warroard HS is Stars affiliate forward, and former futures pick, Jared Bethune. I had two separate scouts contact me about Jaycox after he was drafted by the Stars to say that Lincoln got a very good player. So that's encouraging. Jaycox is undecided on a college.
Evan Johnson ('97) - Forward - 5'10", 170 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Evan hails from Huntington Beach, California. In 34 games last season for the L.A. Jr. Kings MM squad, Johnson scored 36 points (19g, 17a) along with 24 PIM's. Evan was his team's second leading scorer behind forward Kailer Yamamoto, who was selected yesterday by Dubuque in the futures draft. Evan is undecided on a college.
Peyton Jones ('96) - Goaltender - 6'3", 200 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Peyton is originally from Langhorne, Pennsylvania. In 19 games for the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) this past season, Jones sported a record of 16-3-0 with a 2.35 goals against average and a .920 save percentage. It appears that Peyton may have also played his senior season at Holy Ghost Prep in Bensalem, PA where he had a 11-1-1 record with a 1.65 goals against average. For that, Peyton was named the Bucks County Courier Time Player of the Year. Jones is undecided on a college.
Ryan Jones ('96) - Defenseman - 6'2", 185 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Ryan is originally from Crown Point, Indiana and I believe he played for the Indiana Jr. Ice U18 squad last season. I had a really tough time finding statistics online for the 2013-14 season for Ryan, but I was able to contact him on Twitter and he said that he had 11 goals and 14 assists last season for the Indiana Jr. Ice U18 team. I did see that Ryan also played one game for the NAHL's Minnesota Wilderness in late March. Jones is undecided on a college.
Tyler Jutting ('97) - Defenseman - 6'4", 190 pounds - 2013 USHL Futures Draft Pick
In 28 games last season for Mankato West High School (MN), Jutting scored 21 points (5g, 16a) along with 42 PIM's as a sophomore. Jutting was the only player the Stars selected last year in the Futures draft that did not attend the 2013 tryout camp in Minneapolis. I very much doubt Jutting will be in Lincoln next season as I would guess he'll finish out his high school career at Mankato West before considering the possibility of junior hockey. Tyler's father Troy is the assistant coach for the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks. Tyler is undecided on a college.
Wyatt Kalynuk ('97) - Defenseman - 6'1", 168 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Wyatt hails from Virden, Manitoba, Canada. In 56 games for the Virden Oil Capitals of the MJHL, Kalynuk scored 13 points (1g, 12a). In 10 playoff games for the Oil Capitals, Wyatt scored 3 points (1g, 2a). For his efforts, Kalynuk was named to the MJHL All-Star Rookie Team. Kalynuk also played in five games for Canada West at the 2014 World U17 Challenge in Nova Scotia, Canada. Wyatt has committed to play college hockey at Western Michigan University, starting the fall of 2016. I've been told that Wyatt's strengths are his skating ability and his hockey IQ. Wyatt is also a list player with the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. I've been told to expect Wyatt at Lincoln's tryout camp next month, which is good news.
Chris Klack ('97) - Forward - 5'10", 152 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Klack hails from Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. In 45 games with the Ancaster Avalanche of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL), Chris scored 39 points (12g, 27a) to go along with 25 PIM's. Klack was drafted by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the 6th round of the 2013 OHL Priority Selection draft. Chris is undecided on a college.
LaDouce is originally from Saginaw, Michigan. In 22 games last season for the Honeybaked U18 program, LaDouce scored 5 points (1g, 4a) and added 34 PIM's. In 2012, James played 11 games for the Amarillo Bulls of the NAHL where he scored 4 points (1g, 3a) and 20 PIM's. James is undecided on a college.
Cam Lee ('97) - Defenseman - 5'10", 165 pounds - Acquired in trade with Muskegon
Cameron "Cam" Lee is a puck-moving defenseman who is originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lee just finished his junior season at Northwood Prep School which is located in Lake Placid, NY. Cam was originally drafted by the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the 4th round of the 2013 USHL Phase 1 (Futures) draft. Lee has committed to play college hockey at Providence College. Although he still has yet to play his senior season at Northwood, I've been told there's a good chance we'll see Lee in a Stars uniform this fall.
Grant Loven ('97) - Forward - 5'10", 165 pounds - 2013 USHL Futures Draft Pick
Loven, who played on the same East Grand Forks High School squad that Tye Ausmus played on last season, put up an impressive 41 points (15g, 26a) in 31 games as a sophomore. In the state championship game, Grant scored 4 points (1g, 3a), was +3, and scored the game-winning goal in EGF's 7-3 victory over Hermantown. Since he's still very young, I assume there's no hurry for Grant to play junior hockey, so I'm guessing he'll be back at East Grand Forks next season. Grant is undecided on a college.
Dylan Malmquist ('96) - Forward - 5'10", 180 pounds - Acquired in trade with Muskegon
Dylan just finished his junior season at Edina (MN) high school where he scored 47 points (17g, 30a) in 32 games played for the Hornets. Malmquist was originally drafted by the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the 1st round (10th overall) of the 2013 USHL Phase 1 (Futures) draft. Malmquist has committed to play college hockey at the University of Notre Dame. Malmquist was ranked #182 in the final rankings of the NHL central scouting services list which was released this past April. It is unknown if Malmquist will return to Edina to play his senior season, or if he'll wear a Stars uniform in 2014-15. Forward Migel Fidler, who was Dylan's teammate the past three seasons at Edina, will play for the Stars this next season, so hopefully that will help Dylan lean towards playing for Lincoln this upcoming season.Dominick Mersch ('98) - Forward - 6'0", 180 pounds - 2014 USHL Futures Draft Pick
As a member of the Chicago Mission U16 team last season, Mersch scored 24 points (11g, 13a) in 23 games to go along with 66 PIM's. Dominick has already committed to play college hockey at the University of Wisconsin, starting the fall of 2017. Dom's older brother Michael Mersch played four years at the University of Wisconsin and is a Los Angeles Kings draft pick. So good hockey genes abound in that family. Dominick describes his game as, "I'm not a 1-on-1 guy that's going to go out and beat a bunch of guys. But I'll get the dirty goals and I'm physical, have good vision and can make plays. I'm a blue-collar guy." My kind of player. OHL scout extraordinaire Scott LaFortune described Mersch as a "game breaking offensive forward with soft hands and good mobility." The SBNation article I linked above indicates that Dominick will likely spend another season in midget hockey, then two years in the USHL before enrolling at Wisconsin.
Nappier played for the St. Louis AAA Blues (midget major) program last year where he had an impressive 16-2-3 record with a 1.65 goals against average and a .918 save percentage. Stingy numbers, for sure. Goaltenders normally take some time to develop compared to forwards or defensemen, so I would expect to see Nappier in a Stars uniform in the next season or two, especially since he is still very young. Tommy is undecided on a college.
Joshua Owings ('96) - Defenseman - 6'4", 195 pounds - 2013 USHL Entry Draft Pick
In 25 games for the Wichita Falls Wildcats of the NAHL last season, Owings had 2 points (both assists), 20 PIM's and was -5. As one of the youngest players on the Wildcats team last season, Owings doesn't appear that he got a lot of playing time, but the experience of spending the entire season in the NAHL benefited Joshua's development, I'm sure. Owings was at Lincoln's tryout camp last year and I remember him being a big, lanky stay-at-home defenseman who looked like he could put on some weight. I'm anxious to see his improvement in person this June if he reports to Lincoln's tryout camp in Minneapolis. Joshua is undecided on a college.
Michael Prapavessis ('96) - Defenseman - 6'1", 170 pounds - 2012 USHL Futures Draft Pick
Michael is the younger brother of former Stars defenseman Matt Prapavessis. Michael is from Oakville, Ontario, Canada and played for the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) last season. In 47 games for the Patriots, Michael scored 55 points (5g, 50a) and accumulated only one minor penalty. Michael has committed to RPI, and I've been told he will begin there this fall. So unfortunately, it appears Michael will not play for the Stars. Tough loss for the Stars, for sure. I was hoping he'd play one year of USHL hockey before shipping off to RPI, but that doesn't appear to be the case.
William Scherer ('96) - Defenseman - 5'10", 187 pounds - Undrafted
William was a free agent invite at Lincoln's tryout camp in 2012, and performed well enough to make both camp all-star games, and then be protected by the Stars. At last year's camp, Scherer played well enough to make both camp all-star rosters again. In 46 games with the Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) this past season, William scored 6 points (all assists). Scherer is originally from St. Charles, MO, which happens to be the hometown of former Stars fan favorite, and current Chicago Blackhawks forward Brandon Bollig. I think William has a good shot at making Lincoln's roster in 2014-15, assuming he's at Lincoln's tryout camp this June. Scherer is undecided on a college.
Liam Schioler ('98) - Defenseman - 6'2", 195 pounds - 2014 USHL Futures Draft Pick
Schioler hails from West St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada. Last season, Liam played for the world-renowned Shattuck St. Mary's U16 program where he racked up 19 points (3g, 16a) and a whopping 102 PIM's in 68 games played. At 6'2", and close to 200 pounds, Liam has great size for a 16-year old. He obviously has some skill to go along with his big frame if he's playing hockey at Shattuck. Like Ethen Frank, Liam was also selected in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft, going in the 2nd round to the Regina Pats. Here's a "profile prospect" video of Liam from the Regina Pats' website. Pats GM Chad Long: "Liam is a big body and a well built kid. He has a good skating stride, excellent agility and makes a good first pass." Liam is undecided on a college.
John Schuldt ('97) - Defenseman - 6'3", 205 pounds - 2013 USHL Futures Draft Pick
John scored 13 points (7g, 6a) in 26 games last season for Minnetonka High School (MN) as a junior. Minnetonka is the same high school that former Lincoln forwards Tommy Schutt and Vinni Lettieri attended before they played for the Stars. Schuldt was originally selected by the Sioux Falls Stampede in the 2013 USHL Futures draft, but his rights were traded to Lincoln this past January for forward Tyler Nanne. I've never seen Schuldt play in person, so I can't really add much about his game. He obviously has great size for a '97. He has good hockey bloodlines also as his older brothers Jimmy (Omaha) and Joe (Sioux Falls) both played in the USHL. I really doubt John is going to leave Minnetonka to play his senior season in Lincoln, but I'm hoping he's a defenseman the Stars can bring in for 2015-16. John is undecided on a college.
Angus Scott ('97) - Forward - 6'2", 205 pounds - 2013 USHL Futures Draft Pick
In 44 games for the Notre Dame Hounds (Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League) last season, Angus put up an impressive 64 points (21g, 43a) to go along with 50 PIM's. After completing his season with the Hounds, Angus got a very small taste of the USHL when he was called up by the Stars and played three games in March. In those three contests, Angus scored 1 point (assist). The native of Salt Lake City, UT should be at Lincoln's tryout camp again this June fighting for a spot on next season's roster. Angus is undecided on a college.
Hunter Shepard ('95) - Goaltender - 6'0", 200 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Hunter just completed his senior season at Grand Rapids High School in the "Iron Range" area of Minnesota. In 27 games for the Thunderhawks, Hunter had a record of 18-9-0 with a 2.64 goals against average and a .918 save percentage. At the end of this past season, Shepard won the "Mr. Goalie" Frank Brimsek award which is given to the top senior goaltender in Minnesota high school hockey. Former Stars standout Michael Bitzer won that same award for Moorhead in 2012. Click here to watch a video profile of Hunter. Chris Wilks stated that Hunter was "easily the best goaltender in Minnesota this year." I can only assume that Hull and Hartsburg expect him to battle for the #1 position next season. Shepard is undecided on a college.
Ethan Stahlhuth ('98) - Forward - 6'0", 201 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
In 37 games last season for the St. Louis Blues AAA (MM) program, Ethan scored 25 points (10g, 15a) and added 16 PIM's. 4 of his 10 goals were game-winners. As stated above in this article, Ethan was teammates last season with Stars draft picks Tommy Nappier (Futures draft) and Josh Bell (Entry draft). I've been told that Ethan is very aggressive with the puck, and should develop nicely into a power forward. At 6'0", 201 pounds as a '98, Ethan is already a good-sized 16-year old. Ethan's older brother Thomas is a former draft pick of the Des Moines Buccaneers. Stahlhuth is undecided on a college.
Troy Terry ('97) - Forward - 5'10", 160 pounds - 2014 Indiana Ice Dispersal Draft Pick
A native of Highlands Ranch, CO, Terry was originally selected by the Indiana Ice in the 3rd round of the 2013 USHL Futures Draft. Last season, Troy played for the Colorado Thunderbirds U16 program where he scored 41 points (16g, 25a) in 31 games played. Terry has committed to play his college hockey at Denver University. Troy's linemate with the U16 Thunderbirds last season was Brian Hawkinson, the younger brother of former Stars forward Brad Hawkinson. I've been told that Troy has a very good opportunity at making the Stars' roster in 2014-15.
August von Ungern-Sternberg ('97) - Forward - 5'11", 170 pounds - 2013 USHL Futures Draft Pick
The kid with the greatest name in hockey started the 2013-14 season with the Idaho Jr. Steelheads (WSHL) where he tallied 20 points (8g, 12a) in 19 games. August decided to leave the Jr. Steelheads after 19 games and finished the season with the Omaha AAA U16 squad. In 31 games for the U16's, August scored 33 points (10g, 23a) along with 29 PIM's and was +23. August was a player that had a lot of people talking after his performance at the 2013 Lincoln Stars tryout camp. I happened to run into August and his dad during a lunch break at last year's camp, and I came away extremely impressed with him after chatting him up. He's got a good head on his shoulders and comes across as very mature for his young age. I really think August is ready to make the jump to the USHL next season. August has committed to play college hockey at Brown University.
Kyle Weller ('98) - Forward - 6'0", 155 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Kyle is from Langhorne, PA, which happens to be the same hometown as Lincoln draft pick, goaltender Peyton Jones. Last season, Kyle played for the Team Comcast MM team where he scored 14 points (7g, 7a) in 26 games played. Weller is undecided on a college.
Woolf hails from Victoria, Minnesota where he just finished up his senior season at Holy Family Catholic High School. In 27 games for the Holy Family "Fire" hockey team, Woolf racked up 31 points (6g, 25a) along with 56 PIM's. On paper, Woolf looks a lot like a big, rangy, rugged defenseman who can put up points when needed. Chris Wilks, who is the managing editor of the SBN College Hockey website, described Dylan as a "tough, physical defenseman who had a strong senior season." Considering the amount of defensemen the Stars lost last season, Woolf should be able to contribute right away in 2014-15. Woolf is undecided on a college.
Anthony Wyse ('96) - Defenseman - 6'3", 210 pounds - 2014 USHL Entry Draft Pick
Wyse is a big, rugged defenseman from Newton, Massachusetts. In 31 games last season for the Boston Advantage MM team, Wyse scored 27 points (7g, 20a) to go along with 18 PIM's. Three of his seven goals on the season were game-winners. Anthony has committed to play his college hockey at Dartmouth College. In the article I just linked, it states that Wyse will start at Dartmouth the fall of 2016, so there a possibility he could play up to two seasons in Lincoln if everything works out. In 2012, Anthony was selected by Baie-Comeau Drakkar in the 12th round of the 2013 QMJHL Entry Draft. According to some of the scouting reports I've read online, Wyse is described as a big kid with above average skating, long reach, and very good hands. The "Hockey Scouting News" Twitter account described Anthony as a "big strong defenseman with a lot of skill for his size. Good skater with good vision." Considering he was Lincoln's first pick in this draft, and the fifth player taken overall, I assume GM Jon Hull and Head Coach Chris Hartsburg are counting on Anthony coming in next season and eating up a ton of minutes.


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Monday, September 14, 2009
Found this in my iPhoto. From where I know not.
Ma has often commented that her teenage girls grew out before they grew up. Wider before taller. Unfortunately, according to this image, snapped when I'd long stopped gaining height and was hovering at the 5' 2" I maintain today, the Wider likes to stick around longer than is welcome.
Yes, I'm the one on the far left.
I knew you'd be shocked.
(I'm praying you're shocked.)
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- Keli'i and Megan said...
I love this old skool photo. You should've seen me as a kid. I was soooooooo chubby. My pictures are painful to look at. Well, you're smokin' hot now!
- September 15, 2009
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Tadd's reaction: "Whooooa, Kitty."
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How many books compose Sacred Scripture? If you're Catholic, there are 73. If you're a typical protestant there are 66. If you're Orthodox… it gets complicated (but most have more than 73).
If there is a weakness I've noticed within the Anabaptist community, it's that we practically speaking reduce the canon even further (this is true of many Christians as well). Here's what I think the typical canon really looks like:
- Genesis 1-3
- Exodus 1-20
- Some combination of the Gospels (though probably not all 4)
- Acts of the Apostles
- Romans
- A little of Paul
- James is in there, but we're pretty sure it's apocryphal
- Revelation (but we don't know what it means)
What's my point? We don't read our Bibles. We think we know them, but it's not because we read them.
Anabaptists are particularly vulnerable because we are so intensely Christo-centric. We view the Sermon on the Mount as a canon within the canon, a guiding star, the hermeneutical key to understanding the rest of scripture. The problem this creates is we tend not to stray too far from writings directly related to Jesus. In particular, as a result, we're weak when it comes to understanding the Old Testament.
This is practical Marcionism, the early church heresy that among other things, rejected the Hebrew Scriptures. If you don't read them, you may as well not have them. Marcion has 11 books in his canon (some of which were edited by him).
We really need to work on this. I've heard a very well known anabaptist pastor state that if all we had was certain NT books, we'd do pretty well at following Christ. I know what he meant to get across by saying that, but it's borderline Marcionism. We need better answers and tools to deal with the Old Testament. A common refrain I've heard is this: "Whatever the Old Testament is, it's basically the story of what doesn't work." This is simply inexcusable, unhelpful, and subordinates the OT to the rest of Scripture.
Don't be lazy pastors and as for the rest of you, read your Bibles. Get into the Old Testament. Yes, it's messy and scary and it can be hard to find Christ, but read it anyway and take it to community. Let the Spirit guide you as your discover God in every line of scripture.


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The nomination of this category aims to evaluate candidates according to their sustainability. The latter refers to the farming method that will enable the farmer to achieve success in all fields, but continue farming successfully while using the land and farming enterprise in a manner that will allow his/her progeny to continue with these operations.
The main factors used for adjudication are:
- The maintenance and increasing biological productivity
- Lowering of risks to ensure greater security
- Maintenance and management of the natural resources
- Economic sustainability
- Social acceptability and justification
These factors are then evaluated under the following divisions:
- A broad overview of the farming enterprise with a focus on the candidates' distinctiveness.
- Biological productivity – the manner in which the candidate maintains and increases the farming operation's biological productivity.
- The candidate's ability to hedge against all forms of risks that could have an impact on the enterprise.
- Maintenance and management of the natural resources – the candidate's ability to maintain and improve the natural resources.
- Economic sustainability and the candidate's modus operandi to ensure sustainability.
- Social responsibility and trusteeship – steps taken by the candidate to ensure that the farming enterprise is socially acceptable and justifiable. This involves, among others, own and workers' remuneration, support to workers and their families at social level, community empowerment and support.