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NASA scientists are tracking asteroid 2005 YU55 with antennas of the agency's Deep Space Network at Goldstone, California, as the space rock safely flies past Earth, slightly closer than the Moon's orbit, November 8. Scientists are treating the flyby of the 1,300-foot-wide (400 meters) asteroid as a science target of opportunity, allowing instruments on "spacecraft Earth" to scan it during the close pass.
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The last year has been challenging for Microsoft's search efforts. When we looked at search engine trends a few weeks ago, we noted that the company had been seeing its market share slip away, while Google's steadily increased and Yahoo's remained more or less stagnant.
Speaking of Microsoft's competition, comScore reported yet another month of gains for Google. Its market share saw a modest, 0.2 percentage point increase during March, bringing it to 48.3 percent. comScore's news for Yahoo was not as good, as it was the only one of the top five search engines to see a decrease in market share last month. Yahoo's share of search traffic dropped to 27.5 percent from 28.1 percent, its lowest level in over a year.
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Narcisissm works
The first 5k I ever ran was the Canterbury Run in Madison, WI. I tried to stay at the back, despite actually wanting to run faster, because I didn't want to be one of those annoying people who pushed others out of the way.
The second 5k I ran was the Germanfest Run in Milwaukee. I started out running with my friend visiting from France but then thought, heck, it's such a beautiful night; why not run my heart out? So I did and really surprised myself by coming in 3rd woman. I didn't even look at what my time was since it meant nothing to me and I found the whole thing embarassing.
Not long after I met SR, he made it known to me that he was "the fastest runner in La Crosse". This is, of course, where we were living. And I was like, God, he seems like such a nice guy, why would he say something like that?
Shortly after, he invited me to a race with him. It was, appropriately enough, the Valentine's Heartthrob 5k. It was -10F that morning, but that was weather I was used to running in. I had never actually tried to run fast in a race, but I wanted to impress him nonetheless. I came in second woman with a time of just under 23 minutes. And I realized how fun it was. Just as an aside, I have to point out the SR also came in second, despite being the fastest man in the city :).
Since that time, SR has been on my case to train right and get faster. But I didn't really see the point. I figured I was "fast enough" and just wanted my slow spiritual runs. I didn't want days off of running. I didn't want anything to change. And I wasn't fully convinced I'd even get faster.
But then I had a change of heart. Maybe it was becoming a 30 year old mom. I figured if everything stays the same, I'll only get slower and more out of shape, and I was already seeing signs of it. But there was no reason I could not be the fastest I had ever been and in the shape of my life. And why should a 30 year old mom be ashamed to do that?
Since this fall, my weeks have consistently had an 8 mile tempo run, 6 x 1 mile intervals and a long, long run. The days in between are relative rest days, but always involve swimming and usually yoga. In all, I'm definitely spending less time exercising, which works a bit better with my schedule, of course.
Today was my 8 mile tempo run. And I knew it was time to break my training record. I knew I had gotten faster. I ran a marathon in the snow on Sunday, but couldn't even feel it in my legs. It was on my usual route. I ran the first 5k in 22:20 and knew I could step it up. The 10k was in 44:30 and the full 8 miles in 57:14. Okay, it may not sound that fast, but it was just a training run and not a race.
Here are my previous 8 mile tempos on the same route starting in the fall:
63:47 (snowstorm)
57:14 (today)
(you may be thinking there are a lot of missing weeks there, but that is either because we ran a race or trained with the track club that week)
As I made it through the 8 miles I heard Rasmus Seebach sing "hvor er hun dog yndig" and I was sure he was singing about me. I have become such a confident runner. I am excited about trying to break my old PRs this spring and summer. Call it narcissistic but at least call it effective. It is just a question of believing you can get faster and sticking to a plan. Thank you SR! I love you!
11 comments:
- Danni said...
If you were truly a narcissist you'd get some cuter running clothes :p There's nothing wrong with being excited about getting faster.
- 17 February 2010 at 16:31
- sea legs girl said...
Danni, you should see my non-running clothes; then you'll see how bad the situation truly is.
- 17 February 2010 at 16:51
- SteveQ said...
Having that regular workout to gauge progress is something I keep trying to push, but most runners think it's boring.
And being the fastest (or second fastest) runner in LaCrosse? Not much to brag about! Of course, I'll never be the greatest athlete on my block (five-time Olympian grew up a few houses down).
- 17 February 2010 at 17:40
- Diana said...
You are awesome! I love your blog, and I love reading about your running. Being proud of your abilities shouldn't be something you should hide. Nothing narcissistic about embracing a gift for speed!
- 17 February 2010 at 17:47
- Fast Bastard - World's Fastest Hematologist said...
Hey now. The guy who beat me was from La Crescent, not La Crosse. And I always stated I was the fastest guy in La Crosse, who was out of college, a parent of two... and Danish.
Was I the fastest parent Dane in LaX? I think so.
- 17 February 2010 at 18:25
- mmmonyka said...
Hm, I should start doing some tempo runs...
Just keep improving!
- 17 February 2010 at 21:48
- SteveQ said...
@SR: Those modifiers are important, but sometimes even they don't help. To be the fastest guy named Steve from the town of Maplewood to finish the Superior 100 Mile, I'd have to get a lot faster!
- 18 February 2010 at 18:12
- kathleen said...
found this blog and thought of you.
- 19 February 2010 at 00:55
- sea legs girl said...
Thank you Kathleen! Cool blog.
- 19 February 2010 at 10:03
- Nicole said...
How exciting! Keep training hard and believing in yourself. You will get faster!
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Paprika-Herb Rubbed Chicken
A simple combination of herbes de Provence, paprika, salt and pepper makes a flavorful rub for chicken, or try it with steak or tofu. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2011
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Coat both sides of chicken with the rub up to 30 minutes before grilling or broiling.
Preheat grill to medium-high or position a rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler.
To grill: Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the chicken, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 8 minutes per side.
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Make Ahead Tip: Store the rub in an airtight container for up to 3 months; coat the chicken with the rub up to 30 minutes before grilling or broiling.
Notes: Herbes de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs commonly used in the south of France. You can find commercial mixtures in well-stocked supermarkets, in the bulk spice section at some natural foods stores and/or gourmet markets. It's also easy to make your own. Mix 1 tablespoon each (or equal proportions) dried thyme, rosemary, oregano, marjoram and savory in a small jar. If desired, add a pinch of dried lavender and crushed aniseed.
It's difficult to find an individual chicken breast small enough for one portion. Removing the thin strip of meat from the underside of a 5-ounce breast--the chicken tender--removes about 1 ounce of meat and yields a perfect 4-ounce portion. Wrap and freeze the tenders and when you have gathered enough, use them in a stir-fry or for oven-baked chicken fingers. If you can only find chicken breasts closer to 8- to 9-ounce each, you'll only need 2 breasts for 4 servings--cut each one in half before cooking.
Tip: Oiling a grill rack before you grill foods helps ensure that the food won't stick. Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to coat the food with cooking spray.
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We might be in the middle of the summer, but turns out we are still seeing the aftermath of last year's polar vortex. Freezing record-low temperatures meant people spent more time indoors over winter — and it appears they found some, er, creative ways to stay busy and keep warm.
Pittsburgh population growth
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the polar vortex that hit the Pittsburgh area over the past winter seemed to have left a lasting impact: an increase in births is expected this August through September.
These so-called "polar vortex babies" have caused a minor baby boom in the area. Local hospitals are reporting an increase in deliveries this summer — ranging from 15.9 percent to 27.8 percent over average numbers.
Why the increase in summer births?
"With the polar vortex, people were staying in; it was too cold to go anywhere or do anything, so you stay in and keep yourselves busy. It's hibernation, and it's partly entertainment," David Logan, an obstetrician/gynecologist with the Allegheny Health Network and director of obstetrics at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Jefferson Hills, told the Post-Gazette. "If you can't get out, maybe you can't go get the form of contraception you normally use."
While this year's summer baby boom in Pittsburgh is particularly high, it's not uncommon to see higher birth rates in the summer months overall. In both 2012 and 2013, August was the most popular birth month nationally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Want a baby? Stay indoors
Increases in birth rates can frequently be connected to other situations that cause people to stay indoors. "A textbook example is the New York blackouts," Dr. Logan told the Post-Gazette. "People wanted to stay inside at night, be close with their partners, and nine months later there was a spike in birth rate."
While plenty of other circumstances play a role in determining when people want to have a baby, it will be interesting to see if more polar vortex babies are born nationally this summer.
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3/20/2013 | By Carisa Chappell
American Realty Capital Properties Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCP), a single-tenant net lease REIT, announced on March 20 a proposal to purchase Cole Credit Property Trust III (CCPT III), a non-traded REIT, for $9.3 billion.
The proposed transaction would create the largest publicly traded REIT in the net lease sector in terms of both total capitalization and square footage. In a net lease agreement, in addition to rent, the tenant is responsible for paying property taxes, building insurance and maintenance.
CCPT III invests in so-called necessity retail properties, a property category that the company says includes retail tenants that provide products that its customers consume on a day-to-day basis. These properties include pharmacies, home improvement stores, national superstores and restaurants.
Nicholas Schorsch, American Realty Capital's CEO, sent a letter on March 19 to the non-traded REIT's board of directors offering to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding common stock of CCPT III for $5.7 billion in cash and stock. American Realty Capital would also assume CCPT III's outstanding debt, bringing the total valuation of the offer to $9 billion.
"We believe our offer for CCPT III represents a strength-for-strength merger of complementary portfolios that would provide CCPT III stockholders with certainty of value while benefiting both CCPT III and ARCP stockholders through the creation of the largest, highest quality publicly traded REIT in the net lease sector," Schorsch noted in the letter.
The proposal represents a 20 percent premium to the original CCPT III offering price of $10 per share.
If accepted, Schorsch said ARCP would have a "diversified asset base" including more than 1,700 properties and more than 400 tenants. Chain stores including Dollar General, FedEx, Walgreens, and Bed Bath & Beyond are among American Realty Capital's top 10 tenants.
With the deal, American Realty's annual dividend will also increase to 93 cents a share, according to American Realty. CCPT III stockholders who elect ARCP stock will receive an annualized dividend of .744 per share, a 15 percent increase over CCPT III's current annualized dividend per share of .65.
Following the announcement of the proposal, shares of American Realty Capital were up approximately 4 percent to $14.49 per share through mid-day trading on Mar. 20.The stock opened the day trading at $13.92.


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Butterfly Conservation President Sir David Attenborough has warned that butterflies could suffer serious population crashes this year following record-breaking wet weather.
Sir David is urging the UK public to take part in the world's biggest butterfly survey - The Big Butterfly Count - to see how species have fared following several exceptionally damp months.
April, the wettest for a century, was followed by the dampest June on record which saw flooding across parts of the UK.
It is feared butterflies may have suffered poor breeding seasons as a result, which could lead to population crashes later this year or next spring.
Conservationists are drawing parallels with the wet summer of 2007 which resulted in widespread flooding across parts of the UK and saw butterfly numbers plummet.
Prolonged cold, wet weather delays emergence periods, reduces butterflies' life span and hampers mating and egg laying leading to fewer offspring.
The results of this year's Big Butterfly Count will help assess the impact of the wet weather on our butterflies.
Sir David Attenborough explained: "The wet weather this spring and early summer has made life really hard for our butterflies and things could get worse unless conditions improve.
"Our butterflies were already struggling - almost three quarters of UK species have decreased in numbers during the last ten years. These falls are worrying because butterflies are important indicator species for our environment - their declines suggest a wider insect biodiversity crisis.
"You can play a vital role in the battle to secure their future. By taking part in the Big Butterfly Count you will be providing important information that could help turn their fortunes around."
For the third year running, the Big Butterfly Count is taking place in partnership with Marks & Spencer as part of its Plan A commitment to be the world's most sustainable major retailer by 2015.
Richard Gillies, M&S Director of Plan A, said: "This is our third year of partnering with Butterfly Conservation, and we are encouraging all of our farmers, customers and employees to take part in the Big Butterfly Count.
"After all of the wet weather we have had this year we need as many people to take part as possible; at M&S we really want to make a positive contribution to the environment and by helping to get as many people involved in the Butterfly Count we can get a better understanding of biodiversity and how we can all play our part to protect it."
Last year, the public counted more than 320,000 butterflies. The data provided vital information - revealing that the average number of individual butterflies seen was down by 11% compared with 2010's figures.
This year Butterfly Conservation wants to discover how garden favourite - the Small Tortoiseshell is faring after research revealed numbers were down across our countryside once again.
The Big Butterfly Count is encouraging a new generation of butterfly conservationists with The Butterfly Effect - a fun, educational programme organised by the National Schools Partnership (NSP) to get primary schools and families involved in the Count. Create your own virtual butterfly and discover more at www.butterflyeffectschools.org


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Beautiful Master Bathroom Ideas
From elegant marble-clad floors to sparkling chandeliers, you'll get decorating and design ideas here that will help your master bath pamper you in style
What's on your remodeling wish list? We're guessing one of the wishes is a master bath: a room so beautiful and relaxing you'll have a hard time leaving it to go anywhere else. That's why we've pulled together this collection of our favorite master baths. Gather the best ideas here and use them for your own private retreat.
Good-bye heavy and formal. Hello calm, clean and clutter-free. That's the directive given to designer Tish Mills when she was hired to change up a home layered with weighty fabrics and dark finishes. And that's why this master bath is light, bright, and beautiful. Total indulgence comes in the form of a focal-point tub from BainUltra's Origami Collection that wears a laser-cut marble-and-glass mosaic surround. The shower walls and flooring are crafted from Calcutta Gold marble. The Madrid Lacquer Side Table with a hand-finished luster hails from Waterworks. See another view of this room on the next slide.
Designer: Tish Mills
Vanity Flair
His and her vanities stand on either side of the focal-point tub shown on the previous slide. Dove-gray custom cabinetry is glazed with a subtle trellis motif that repeats the tub surround's mosaic design. The wallcovering is Tuscany Leather in Metallic Pewter from Thibaut. And the 24-inch bath lights, which feature half-cylinder footprints and frosted white glass, are from the Chase Collection by Robert Abbey.
Designer: Tish Mills
Tall, Dark, and Handsome
"This home acknowledges its owner, a gracious Southern lumberman," says architect Bobby McAlpine about Walter Russell's new lakeside residence. That explains the preponderance of natural wood in the ruggedly elegant master bath. Salvaged-wood walls are stained in a combination of ebony and Jacobean finishes. Reclaimed flooring displays a wire-brushed finish. Twin vanities wear a distressed finish that reveals dark wood underneath.
Designer Susan Ferrier chose rugged metal accents to play off the wood surfaces: Industrial Cart Consoles from Bobo Intriguing Objects; weathered-metal Leopold sconces from Solaria Lighting; and an antique iron chandelier. Still, amidst all that texture, the eye naturally lights on the gleaming tub that's centered in front of a tall window. See another view of this tub on the next slide.
Architect: Bobby McAlpine
Designer: Susan Ferrier
Soaking in Luxury
Bathers enjoy luxurious soaks in this 6-foot-long double-ended tub with vintage European styling. Along with its sensuous shape, the tub features a burnished cast-iron exterior that displays a rich patina. The tub, its floor-mounted exposed tub filler (with handshower), and the faucets on twin concrete-topped vanities all come from Waterworks.
Designer: Susan Ferrier
Patterned Presence
In a stately home otherwise filled with bold color, serenity reigns supreme in the master suite—thanks to soothing neutral palette. "It's a calming space, but it definitely still has energy," says designer Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey. For the master bath, energy arrives via striped wallpaper and bold Walker Zanger floor tiles whose scale "is a response to the size of the room," Cavin-Winfrey says. (The large-format tiles are a Hollywood Grand Pattern in Calcutta marble and London Grey stone from Walker Zanger.) Wood-Mode cabinetry warms the space with its vintage finish. Wall-to-wall mirrors reflect light and make the large room feel cozier. The Morris hanging lantern is from Circa Lighting. See the equally luxe shower on the next slide.
Designer: Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey
Easy Living
Relaxation takes many forms within this gorgeous master bath. You saw the built-in tub on the previous slide. Here, a gracious settee upholstered in glazed linen sits in front of a double-entry shower furnished with fixtures from Rohl. The shower surround's back wall features multi-hued marble tilework that is double-framed in tile like it's a piece of art. See a detail on the next slide.
Designer: Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey
Tile Style
Echoing the look of the shower's back wall, the floor's marble mosaic is also double-framed in dark tile. Above it, a marble-tiled bench offers an opulent place to relax.
Designer: Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey
Decorative Elegance
From a Venetian-plaster ceiling to a high-gloss Glassos tile floor, this master bath boasts glamor in every facet of its design. The designer, Michael Mariotti, made the room's neutral palette shine with silver sheers, mirrored brackets, a Lucite vanity chair, a crystal-bead chandelier, and polished-nickel fixtures. Subtle patterns—such as the Hayworth Trellis wallcovering from Cowtan and Tout and the marble-basket-weave mosaic at floor-level—inject intrigue. A double-ended freestanding tub promises relaxing soaks. A leather-covered bench offers a comfy spot to put on shoes. See the vanity on the next slide.
Designer: Michael Mariotti
Going for the Glam
Directly across the room from a walk-in shower, the white-painted double vanity features separate Carrara marble-topped sinkscapes connected by a dressing table for her. Elegant crown molding, faux feet, and full-inset doors and drawers give this vanity the look of fine furniture. From Lorin Marsh, a clear acrylic chair upholstered in Ultrasuede adds a touch of whimsy to the traditional vignette. Rectangular sinks are from Kohler. Vintage-style faucets are by Perrin & Rowe through Rohl. The polished-nickel Newport sconces are from Hudson Valley Lighting.
Designer: Michael Mariotti
Sparkling Detail
Designer Michael Mariotti capped off his master bath design with the 36-inch-high Danville Pendant from Hudson Valley, which pairs rings of crystal beads with rings of polished nickel. The fixture's airy presence suits a light-filled room furnished with other gleaming accessories.
Designer: Michael Mariotti
High-Style Haven
Like color, art plays a big role in the design of Bill and Giuliana Rancic's Chicago brownstone. Other rooms feature the works of both emerging and established artists. In the two-story master bath/closet suite, art arrives as a tile mosaic created by designer Lonni Paul for the huge shower. The tiles' alluring shades of blue connect this installation with the blue color scheme used throughout the home. The room also features a white Venetian marble-capped tub standing between his-and-her vanities. Cabinets along the walls feature rods, drawers, and shelves to organize the couple's wardrobes. Plumbing fixtures are by Hansgrohe. The Reed Double Sconces are from Circa Lighting. See the upper level on the next slide.
Designer: Lonni Paul
Looking Up
Light flows through a glass-encased opening that peers into a series of custom closets on the top floor. Up here the closets store off-season garments and clothing saved for special occasions (such as Giuliana Rancic's assignments for the E! Network). Visually, this level links to the master bath below with its gray-and-white color palette and traditional-style custom cabinetry. Dark hand-sculpted hardwood flooring from DuChateau's Riverstone Collection grounds both rooms with warmth and texture. Matching linen-covered wing chairs from Bernhardt echo blue hues seen in the tiled shower surround.
Designer: Lonni Paul
Twice as Nice
"A majority of our clients want separate his and her bathrooms," says Atlanta kitchen and bath designer Matthew Quinn. So when Quinn and interior designer Clay Snider renovated a 17x20-foot master bath suite at the Atlanta Symphony Showhouse, they created separate but equally luxurious spaces. The designers carved out individual spaces on either side of a focal-point tub and glass-walled shower. Each space gets its own sink vanity, grooming and sitting spot, and enclosed water closet so individuals can relax alone or interact with a spouse, Quinn says. "It's the best of both worlds."
The room's mostly neutral color palette is grounded with Calacatta Gold Extra marble floor tiles, then framed in gray-painted walls. Additional color comes from pink-toned Breccia Aurora marble columns on either side of the tub, and pink linen draperies that define space and enhance privacy. "The layers of draperies add drama and luxury, and make the room feel like a spa," Snider says. See a draped window niche on the next slide.
Design: Matthew Quinn and Clay Snider
Privately Posh
Natural light spills over a small, elegant Genevieve Desk and Francie Swivel Chair from Ballard Designs that are tucked into a draped window niche. Blush-pink drapery glows against pale gray walls and dramatically veined marble floor tiles used throughout the space. Warm up to the room's fireplace on the next slide.
Design: Matthew Quinn and Clay Snider
Gray Gallery
The existing rococo-style mirror above the fireplace became the focal point for a wall of artwork—easily admired when lying in the freestanding tub. Beneath the explosion of color, a new limestone mantel and surround from Francois & Co. blends in with the neutral background. The Ballard Designs slipper chair offers a comfy place to read. The Belvoir Chandelier is from Circa Lighting.
Design: Matthew Quinn and Clay Snider
Traditional with a Twist
Jon and Farrah Lester wanted a warm, welcoming Southern feel in their new Atlanta home. So the couple called upon designer Barbara Westbrook to transform the interiors with her fresh take on traditional. In the master bath, the process began with a honed checkerboard marble floor from Paris Ceramics. The tried-and-true floor pattern warms up with the use of charcoal tiles instead of black ones, according to Westbrook. The underside of a Waterworks clawfoot tub was painted a similar shade of gray. The Cuadro Lantern light fixture comes from Formations USA. Click on the next slide to see some of the master bath cabinetry.
Designer: Barbara Westbrook
Warmed by Wood
Despite its stark color palette, this master bath enfolds its occupants with warmth thanks to towering French oak cabinetry. Black hardware and porcelain plumbing fixtures stand out from the cabinetry's hand-rubbed finish. Countertops are honed statuary marble. The Arch Mirror above the sink comes from Paul Ferrante. See the Lesters' all-white master bath shower on the next slide.
Designer: Barbara Westbrook
White on White
The glass door reveals a walk-in shower in which designer Barbara Westbrook mixes clean-lined marble with classic white ceramic tiles. The tiles are installed with gray grout to create an heirloom effect. The mix of finishes and materials warms up the hard-edged space, she says. Polished-nickel fixtures, which include a rain shower head, gleam amidst the ceramic backdrop. A white garden stool offers a handy spot to store bathing gear.
Designer: Barbara Westbrook
Blue-and-White Bliss
Design Danielle Rollins and Bill Ingram transform a cavernous master bath into a cozy feminine retreat by using the same large-scale floral print for both walls and draperies. This design technique "brings the room down and adds a cosseting effect," Rollins says. A navy blue surround helps the focal-point tub stand out against its patterned surroundings. A tufted ottoman and an armless chair offer comfortable seating on dry land. The white Oslo chandelier with knife-pleated silk shades comes from Circa Lighting.
Design: Danielle Rollins and Bill Ingram
Coziness, Continued
The blue-and-white color scheme continues into a spacious dressing room, where Helena wallpaper and fabric from Thibaut go full floral. Just as with the tub surround, the dressing table wears Benjamin Moore's Deep Royal paint in combination with a marble countertop. The chair's blue-and-white Ikat print adds a touch of exotic flair to the classic palette.
Design: Danielle Rollins and Bill Ingram
Global Touch
"Her" vanity boasts a color-coordinated oval sink with a global perspective: Kohler's Artist Edition with an Imperial Blue design. Inspired by a Ming vase, the basin wears an exquisitely detailed dragon that represents strength and wisdom.
Design: Danielle Rollins and Bill Ingram


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Atheist Sunday School?
November 30, 2007 5 Comments
Found this article written by R. Albert Mohler Jr. in the Baptist Press. It is a story about how some atheists have organized a "Sunday School" for their children.
It seems that many atheist parents are concerned that their children should learn at an early age how to deal with the challenge of living among Christian believers. Furthermore, these parents want to ensure that their children and teenagers learn their own secular values.
Actually I find it commendable that parents are concerned with teaching their values to their children and are willing to be proactive in the effort. Having said that, I also believe their values are misguided. I find it interesting that they are choosing to use Sunday School as the model for the things they are trying to do.
"But some nonbelievers are beginning to think they might need something for their children. 'When you have kids,' says Julie Willey, a design engineer, 'you start to notice that your co-workers or friends have church groups to help teach their kids values and to be able to lean on.'
Dr Mohler sums it up very nicely. He says
In a strange way, the rise of atheist Sunday Schools illustrates the central dilemma of atheism itself. Try as they may, atheists cannot avoid talking about God — even if only to insist that they do not believe in Him. Now, atheist parents are organizing Sunday Schools as a parallel to the Christian practice. In effect, atheists are organizing themselves in a way similar to a local church. At least some of them must sense the awkward irony in that.
This is a very interesting observation. The dilemma faced by atheists is quite telling. It seems to me that if there really was no God that they would not have this problem. The old saying says that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". So what can we learn from this?
First, Sunday School is a very effective way to teach our children (our adults too). Unfortunately, many people choose not to go or take their children because they do not see the value in it. That is a huge mistake and they are hurting themselves and the church in the process.
Second, churches should re-double their efforts to teach their members the importance of the small group atmosphere in discipleship. In my own Sunday School class we seek to create a sense of family. One way we attempt to do this is by having monthly fellowship events and members homes. We don't do anything church related, we just eat (we are Southern Baptists after all) and fellowship. By spending time with each other outside of church we are investing in each others lives. This allows us to honestly teach and discuss the principles and text of the Bible.
Third, discipleship is a team effort. We can effectively teach our children ourselves but those lessons will be best learned and remembered by our kids if they are reinforced by other adults in positions of authority in the lives of our children. Sunday School leaders can and do fill those positions by people who share the values of the parents.
If you are not involved in a Sunday School class then I want to urge you to join one. Take your time and find the one that best fits you in your church. You will be doing yourself a favor and be a blessing to the members of your class. You will also receive many blessings from your class so set your clock an hour earlier on Sunday morning from now on.


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