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The Scriv-interview, Part III: Ben Scrivens on lockouts and trucks
Steve Dangle
August 23 2012 06:53AM
It's the offseason, and I was able to get a hold of Ben Scrivens for a lengthy interview and cut into three parts.The first part dealt with Scrivens' 2012 season, the second part dealt with his view of the media in covering the game, and this third and final part deals with Scrivens' as an individual, along with his views on a potential lockout.
What's a goalie's off-season workout regimen like?
This offseason is a little different. It's obviously been shortened due to our lengthy run, but it's not all that different from a player's offseason regimen. We're working out, we're on the same workout routine.
If we were doing some more goaltender specific stuff, I focus more on lower body strength and power and explosiveness than upper body. I'm not really shooting the puck that much. I'm not cross-checking guys or body checking. I need to stay limber and quick. You still need a good, solid core strength, and anaerobic and aerobic fitness that the players have also. Generally speaking, it's very similar to what a forward or a defencemen's offseason is with some minor tweaks and adjustments to fit the position a bit more.
You're still without a contract right now as a restricted free agent for the Leafs. How much has the potential lockout situation affected contract talks, if at all?
It's definitely affected it, but it's affected every single player in the league. It's not that this has held just me back. It's definitely set back the process. I'd definitely love to have something signed at this point in the summer, but at the same time, the season hasn't started yet, so it's not like I'm in a real bind at this point right now. In terms of how talks are going, that's up to management and my agent to figure all that stuff out.
My agent, we've sat down and talked numerous times about what I want and where I see myself, and at this point, I'm kind of sitting in the stands watching because I've got no input in terms of how things are going to play out from this point forward. I'm just anxious to see how things are going to play out.
What's your take on this whole potential lockout situation?
My opinion is probably not very sympathetic to either side. Obviously I think that, as a player, we're looking for a fair contract, something that's going to allow us to play and to protect ourselves for years to come, but on the other hand I can see some of the arguments that the owners make, too. Really I'm kind of on the outside looking in, too. I'm not a bonafide NHL guy. Nobody calls me to ask my opinion.
I do
Ok – very few people call to ask me my opinion on it. The other thing too is you can extrapolate this out to what I was talking about regarding the game of hockey. This isn't just a simple solution to this problem. The reason that these things take so long is because there's so many dynamic forces that go into it. A seemingly small decision can end up extrapolating itself into huge ramifications later on. You can look at how contracts have ended up this year. It seems like 15-year deals are almost the norm these days with them being tailored off at the end.
Personally I don't think those are great for the game...I wouldn't mind signing one, but there's so much that goes into these decisions that you can't make any of these decisions lightly. Smarter people than I are going to be working and earning their money to come to a compromise and make a deal that's best for all parties involved. I anxiously waiting to see how things are going to play out. I definitely hope that there's no lockout if that's the case. If there is, we're hoping that it's going to be a short one and both sides can come together and make a deal that's best for everybody.
On a happier note, you just entered into a pretty significant agreement. You just got married! How did that go?
It was fantastic! It was a great day. Got married out in Canmore, Alberta. A lot of friends and family around. It was just a great day, and it's been a whirlwind of a summer with all the things that go along with that. That's probably an even bigger reason that I'm looking forward to getting back on the ice because I need a little bit more of a solid routine than what we've been subject to this summer in terms of travelling and seeing everyone we need to see after a big day like that.
Do you still have the truck?
Oh absolutely!
When are you going to get rid of that truck?
Why would I get rid of a majestic beast like that?
What kind of truck is it again?
It's a '98 Chevy 1500.
Does it still turn off at red lights?
No, no, no. Absolutely not. That's only when I'm low on gas.
OK - Do you have plans to get a new one?
Nah, not really. I'm not really in a position where I'm forced to get a new vehicle at this moment. I'd much rather spend my money on experiential things, you know. Vacations and trips and doing things with friends than going out and buying a Lexus like many of my teammates have done.
Just an idea for next season – somewhere on your mask, you gotta put the truck. You gotta paint the truck.
The Red Dragon. You think I should put the Red Dragon on the mask? That might clash with the colour scheme of the blue and white, though. That's the issue.
That's why you put it on the back.
On the back? Well, maybe. It's an idea. I'll have to run it by my painter when the time comes.
Alright, well, just in advance, you're welcome.
August 23 2012, 07:24AM
Nard-Dog!!! Gotta love it. I have a feeling if he sticks around the NHL he'll be part of the next CBA negotiating committee.
Great interview Steve. Ben's obviously a clever fellow... and I agree with the previous post re: the next negotiations.
I especially enjoyed his comments on how the game of hockey is so dynamic - and how fans / media can completely oversimplify. Anyone who's played hockey knows how random a game it can be...
Echoing Ben's quote about the CBA.. let's let the smart hockey people worry about the game plan or team management and be concerned with being good FANS. I think the Toronto market place (... or perhaps the whole Canadian marketplace) has forgotten how to do that.
They ARE actually playing / working in proffessional hockey - they ARE there for a good reason (.. well unless you've read the book Outliers - haha!)
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What can we say about Bruce Chen?
The guy is simply a freak of nature.
Yeah, the Twins offense is dreadful (except on Monday when it was pretty good) but whenever a starter puts up a line like this…
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Chen threw 88 pitches and 62 of them were strikes. He was cruising.
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— The Jonathan Broxton highwire act came on in the ninth. Really, the only true scoring opportunity for the Twins all night came in the ninth inning. Antacid time. A double and a walk with one out and he gets a pair of fly balls to end the game. The Dyson grab was a little unnerving. He hasn't exactly inspired confidence out there when asked to run far to make a grab.
— The Royals now have three wins on the homestand. More importantly, they are still on track to win six of their nine games against the A's, Twins and Pirates.
— Speaking of Pirates, with the glory of interleague the Royals will be forced to play Eric Hosmer in right, slide Jeff Francoeur to center in order to keep Butler's bat in the lineup at first.
Seriously, with an interleague game scheduled every day of the season next year with the Astros moving to the AL, it's time to put the DH in the National League. It's laughable that the Royals construct their team the way they do and then are told they can't use it in that fashion.
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). This is a disease in which the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes abnormally thick, making it harder for the heart to pump blood.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, while usually not fatal in most people, is the most common cause of heart-related sudden death in people under 30. It's the most common cause of sudden death in athletes. HCM often goes undetected.
Long QT syndrome. Long QT syndrome is an inherited heart rhythm disorder that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats. The rapid heartbeats, caused by changes in the part of your heart that causes it to beat, may lead to fainting. These irregular heartbeats can be life-threatening.
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Another rare cause of sudden cardiac death that can occur in anyone, though it's usually heard about in young people who play sports, is called commotio cordis. It occurs as the result of a blunt blow to the chest, such as being hit by a baseball or hockey puck, at just the right time. The blow to the chest can trigger ventricular fibrillation if the blow strikes at exactly the wrong time in the heart's electrical cycle.
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They will be honored by a reception that evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Perry Stake Center, 685 West 2250 South, in Perry, and also an open house on Aug. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the home of Scott and Kim Winegar, 2944 South Melbourne Street, (1845 East) in Salt Lake City.
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Those who have accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Whosoever shall humble himself as this little child is greatest:Matt. 18:1–4;
- Believe in the light that ye may be the children of light:John 12:36;
- Put off the natural man and become as a child:Mosiah 3:19;
- Because of the covenant ye shall be called the children of Christ:Mosiah 5:7;
- If ye will lay hold upon every good thing, ye certainly will be a child of Christ:Moro. 7:19;
- As many as received me, gave I power to become my sons:D&C 39:4;
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Posted on 03/14/2013 6:16:40 AM PDT by jimbo123
MSNBC host Ed Schultz announced tonight that, as of April, he will no longer host his weeknight primetime show. But Schultz will stay with the network, hosting a two-hour program on Saturday and Sunday nights, he said.
Sources at MSNBC told POLITICO that that was a very generous interpretation of events. Schultz was pushed out to make way for new talent, they said.
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Who will Ed lie to?
Who is Ed Schultz?
Mr. Ed had talent?
Hosting a show Saturday night??
I see they are giving them the prime spots!
Both of his regular viewers will be heartbroken.
Interesting . . . I find it amazing that this lying slob makes as much money as he does spreading venom to his audience of 4 or 5 nightly viewers.
Hmmm, will his spot be taken over by Melissa Racist-Perry?
This show was a freakin' joke. But how Ed has to go but Mathews or Sharpton stays on is beyond me. LSDNBC.
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Funny thing is Ed has more viewers than Chrissy.
I think the battery finally died on his one viewer from that remote cabin.
Oh, no.
No more comedy from the talking horse.
Oh well, we still have the Madcow.
Maybe a return for Keith Overbite...
My guess is he will end up on Fox.
Probably co-hosting a show called "Hannity & Schultz"
I'd rather watch Lockup-Raw repeats.
Dozens will notice the change.
Poor Ed. I'm going to miss him. He's provided endless hours of entertainment in the conservatve press and here on FR.
Ed who ?
I know it's fun to make fun of this guy's '2 or 3 viewers'; but the awful truth is that he draws 800,000 viewers every night in prime time (more than 'Hardballs')...something I find pretty damn scary.
I remember when Rush referred to Mr. Ed as "Sergeant Schultz" and Sheila ("Clueless") Jackson-Lee leaped to his defense, accusing Rush of racism or something.
The Sargent Schultz character was nice man working for the wrong side. He made toys before the war. Ed, from what I can tell is a nasty, foul mouthed man.
Liberal News is not about profit.
MSNBC has put themselves in a box by putting Sharpton on the air. The will have to buy him into "voluntarily" leaving. There is no way they can force him out without incurring the wrath of his constituency.
Special Ed is getting a Saturday show so 83 viewers have some place to go.
PMSNBC is garbage journalism.
"... moving to Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 7 PM."
I'm pretty sure the last time I turned the TV on during that time slot, all I could find was QVC, reruns of Hew Haw, and "snow".
Both his viewers will now have find someone else to occupy their empty lives...........
His viewers will probably need something to watch after the Saturday cartoons are over.
PMSNBC is garbage journalism.
"Oh, no.
No more comedy from the talking horse.
Oh well, we still have the Madcow."
Yep, Rachel...the other end of the horse.
Couldn't happen to a nicer Commie wacko...
"PMSNBC is garbage journalism."
That is an insult to garbage. And journalism.
Thanks for posting.
This is Ed Schultz on Dick Cheney....what an ahole
Youre damn right, Dick Cheney's heart's a political football, Schultz said in remarks recorded by the media blog Radio Equalizer. We ought to rip it out and kick it around and stuff it back in him."
And all of his fake twitter accounts.
Guess that puts Fat Eddie on the "too-decayed-to-view" watchlist, next to Chavez.
Just heard they're replacing Mr. Ed with Chris Hayes.
And he shot his own dog.
My guess is he will end up on Fox.
Probably co-hosting a show called Hannity & Schultz
Would not surprise me one bit except for the fact that the no-talent Hannity would never stand for sharing the title. Faux News is becoming indistinguishable from all of the other offices of the Rat Propaganda Ministry.
That is an insult to garbage. And journalism.
Yeah, well, journalism is pretty much an insult to journalism these days...(with a few notable exceptions)
Who is Ed Schultz?
Just one man's opinion...
The MSNBC studios better make sure Big Ed passes through a metal detector each time he shows up for work. Remember, he previously threatened to burn the studio down a while back due to another perceived slight. When they finally DUmp him, it wouldn't surprise me if he goes postal. He sure isn't making any money with his no-rated radio show.
Good Heavens! What will NewsBusters do? His antics provide a goodly percent of their coverage.
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The snow was softly falling the evening of Dec. 1 as the residents of Orangeville brought their kettles and crock pots of chili, soups, and crackers. The chili and soup were all entered in the cook off contest. The contestants were hoping to win a prize for the best tasting chili, soup or the hottest chili. The hottest chili could make your eyes water.
The Chili and Soup Cook Off contest started at 5 p.m. in the new Orangeville Fire Station. Between 5-7 p.m., for $1 a person, everyone was given the opportunity eat all they wanted. The chili and soups were used to feed the party goers. Most of those attending enjoyed the meal and some even tasted every chili and soup.
At 6 p.m. the Christmas tree lights were turned on over each of the park pavilions, and the Emery High School combined choir sang Christmas carols to those who came to see the lights and Santa Claus. The choir was delightful to hear.
Hot chocolate and glazed donuts were offered to those who ventured out to the city park this snowy evening. The warming fire in the fire pit at the park attracted many who found the warmth great.
At 6:30 p.m. Santa arrived in an Orangeville fire engine with sirens blaring and lights flashing. Soon there were lines of children waiting to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they wanted for Christmas.
People came from all over the area to enjoy these festivities. There were even some from as far away as Murray. They happened to be visiting relatives in Orangeville.
The Chili/ Soup Cook Off judges were Jeff Tuttle, Shaun Jeffs and Brandon Hoffman.
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Karin Pallaver, University of Bologna
As part of my work on the Money in Africa project I was in Nairobi, Kenya earlier this year to carry out archival research.
The aim of the project is to study the adoption, use and adaptation of coins and banknotes in Africa. As a historian my role is to study the transition from the pre-colonial to the colonial period. Which were the currencies used before colonisation? How did Africans react to the introduction of colonial coins? And how did they appropriate and sometimes remake colonial coins and notes? After a three-month research period in the National Archives in London, I hoped that studying the papers in the Kenya National Archives (KNA) would help find answers to these questions.
The archives are situated in the busy and crowded Moi Avenue in Nairobi city centre. Every day I walked there crossing Uhuru Park, the famous venue for political gatherings and a favourite destination for families at the weekend. The KNA has a detailed paper catalogue and computer database, but nonetheless, it took several days to master the intricacies of the cataloguing. The help of Mr. Richard Ambani was invaluable. He worked for many years as archivist at KNA and is now retired, but still comes everyday to the archives to help researchers. He is a sort of living catalogue; he knows the files by heart, their content and their location and helped find the documents I was looking for.
I decided to start my research with the annual and quarterly reports coming from the various districts of the East Africa Protectorate, starting from about 1900. What emerged from these reports is that money, in the sense of physical coins and notes, really mattered to colonial administrators. They wrote to Mombasa, the headquarters of the administration, reporting on the monetary practices of their subjects and suggesting strategies to induce them to use colonial coins and abandon cloth and beads.
What is more fascinating is that for a long period pre-colonial and colonial currencies co-existed, both for payments and for paying taxes. I found one report in which the author is talking about crocodile eggs accepted in payment for taxes. He gives the exact amount of crocodile eggs corresponding to the Hut Tax: 150.
The perspective I can get from these documents is rather different from that obtainable from those collected at the National Archives in London. Local administrators sent regular reports to Mombasa on what was happening in their districts, and these were then used to write general reports on the Protectorate which were sent to London. Local reports at KNA give therefore much more in depth information on what was going on locally and precious details on how Africans used colonial coins and notes. In Kikuyu district, for instance, the local administrator noted that in 1911 "nickel cents are occasionally used in place of washers for putting on corrugated iron roofing, being cheaper than zinc washers."
These sorts of small details are essential in building up a broader picture of the role of money in colonial Africa and gave us plenty to work with back in London.
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How Jennifer Lopez' Babies React to Her Over-Tanned Mother
On this morning's Access Hollywood Live, Jennifer Lopez shared a "cute" anecdote about how her twin children react to her bronzed body. How "cute" is it that her children think that she's turned into chocolate?
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Fresco's Bakery & Bistro has, in time, crafted a successful enterprise layer by delicious layer.
Having debuted in 2009 as a simple breakfast and lunch cafe, this downtown eatery on Lakeland's restaurant row straddling Kentucky Avenue has blossomed with dishes that demonstrate the sort of flourish found in more upscale establishments.
Initial success drove owners Tina and Tim Calhoon to double the size of their restaurant in September 2011. They've since added a handsome bar and evening menu of small-plate fare and entrees to bolster sales of wine and beer.
Their beverage list is ample and thoughtful, with a complement of wines that span the globe and, surprisingly, nearly every bottle is available by the glass. Their current list keeps the bulk of bottle prices at $50 and under.
If you fancy the grape, Saturday evenings deliver a grand bargain, as Fresco's sheds its stock of open bottles with $4 pours after 9.
If it's barley and hops you prefer, Fresco's has plenty of lagers and ales, mostly in the bottle, including Belgians, some of which you'd be hard-pressed to find by any means via the Polk County restaurant scene.
But I digress.
While dinner at this inviting cafe is a work in progress, the dishes so far are well worth the price, as in a $22 beef tenderloin pan-seared and finished with an arresting sauce of mustard and brandy. This beautifully cooked piece of beef, larger than the advertised 6 ounces, was paired with a blissful gratin of potatoes and a side of fresh, green beans.
Less fanciful but equally divine was a small plate of fish tacos, $10, the fish blackened with a mixture of fennel seed and other spices and topped with a slaw tossed in ranch dressing and fiery pepper sauce.
The proliferation of downtown eateries and watering holes is conducive to grazing, and Fresco's invites with tasty appetizers, such as a cone of sweet potato fries, $6; coconut shrimp served with a light, curry cream, $10; and a terrific tomato soup, $4 a cup, just begging for a companion of grilled cheese.
Tina Calhoon, the culinary brains of the husband-wife duo, said to keep alert for new entrees, such as seared duck breast laced with a sauce of shallot and Madeira, and soft-shell crab sandwiches.
A few daytime offerings are available after sundown, such as the house Knuckle Sandwich, $9, a riff on jambalaya, sans rice, piled on a roll. On average, Fresco's lunch menu doesn't quite measure up to the skill and creativity displayed at night.
A $7 roast beef sandwich with a dash of horseradish by day was underwhelming, as were other sandwiches sampled over time. The ample breakfast menu, however, beckons with items like shrimp and grits, which I attempted to order at noon and was soundly defeated. Drat.
But let us now turn to dessert, which Fresco's serves up in spades, beginning with a mouth-watering selection of supersized cupcakes frosted in rich butter-creams and whipped creams fortified with chocolate and other flavorings.
There are all manner of scones, cookies, gooey bars and specialty cakes made to order.
A dining companion who rarely eats sweets took one bite of a chocolate cappuccino cupcake and, well, dessert turned into a dogfight. And she won. I had much better luck with a wedge of bourbon pecan pie, though it could stand a heavier hand with the bourbon.
As for service, the Calhoons have found a gem in Joseph "Seff" Macias, whose casual-but-courteous demeanor and knowledge of the menu, including wine and beer, is a welcome change from the cadre of clueless young people one so often encounters in restaurants of this price range.
The Calhoons also give local talent a platform. Wednesday nights are given to live blues and jazz, but you'll find everything from acoustic guitar to more raucous offerings on weekends.
During an Oct. 15 inspection, the restaurant received only three violations, two of which were critical, including a soiled can opener.
Fresco's by night is a stylish, cozy nook where one can imbibe, nibble or nosh. Fancy a late-night snack of cheesecake paired with, say, a funky Belgian saison? Tim and Tina have you covered. In my book, that's as cool as it gets.
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At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.
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Schalk and Saxton take victory in stride
OTTAWA (October 1, 2012) – In baseball, a perfect game is when a pitcher doesn't allow a runner on base; in football it can be when a quarterback completes all his passes; in basketball a triple double is a rare achievement.
But in beach volleyball going through an entire tournament without losing a match or a set is a feat to talk about as well. That's what Chaim Schalk of Red Deer, Alta., and Ben Saxton of Calgary did this past weekend in San Diego to win the gold medal at the eighth stop on the NORCECA beach volleyball circuit: five wins and no losses in matches and a 10-0 mark in sets.
"The key to our success was our consistency," said Schalk. "We rarely gave up more than two points in a row. Our sideouts and block defence were really strong. In a tournament you don't realize until the end that you`ve just won every match 2-0."
What's more stunning is that they were playing in their first tournament together. ''I guess it is always a possibility to not lose a set,'' said Saxton, who was one win short of making the Olympic Games with his regular partner Christian Redmann this past summer. ''The NORCECA is not the same (highest) calibre. But I`ve been to a few NORCECA's before so it's nice to get that first win.''
The pair decided after the national championships in August to team up for the San Diego tournament. "It was more of an excuse to go to California," joked Saxton.
"We were able to get in some training time before the tournament and we felt ready,'' said Schalk.
Canada also captured the bronze medal with Cameron Wheelan of Barrie, Ont., and Michael Plantinga of Langley, B.C., while Jamie Broder of Victoria and Kristina Valjas of Toronto were fourth in women's competition.
There are still three more stops on the NORCECA (North and Central American and Caribbean) circuit this year.
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For days following the fall of Lei Shen, the vale was shrouded in a cloud of the deepest black. Summoned by Lei Shen in his final moments, the otherworldly storm blanketed the vale with rainfall and struck jagged spears of lightning into the hills."
The rest of what he says only refers to Alani. Unless i'm reading this incorrectly, it states his armies were defeated by monks... nothing about Lei Shen being defeated in battle by monks. Nothing has really specified what killed him, or how he was killed.
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"Summoned by Lei Shen in his final moments..."
In my country "final moments" means "what you do before dying"... Soooo... yes, Lei Shen died.
Ya know, thinking about it, the ability in Phase 3 where Lei Shen absorbs ALL of the energy in the Thunder Palace makes me think of Enel in One Piece, when he sits on the Arc and it just surges and crackles with lightning.
Would have been great to include some 5 mans like they did with ICC. Prob have a 480 ilvl min for LFR.
Nice, defile-type mechanic on first boss
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By WILL ARCHIBALDTampa, Fla.
I was there from the very beginning, even before there was a Habitat for Humanity. I was just 19 years old, a neighborhood big brother/pied piper of sorts, living amongst a great group of kids in the slums of Americus, Ga. when Millard Fuller moved into town.
He had a vision to create a global housing program as a witness to the world. I also had a vision to get every youngster a library card and a break from the heart wrenching poverty that surrounded them. He funded his vision by opening a law practice and by asking a few people for donations. I funded mine by flipping hamburgers at Hardee's on weekends. When we met, we both shared the burden God had given us and formed a bond of mutual respect.
Like the kids, I had very little. I lived in a $20 a month shack and ate one meal a day. I didn't have a radio or television, not even running water, just a naked light bulb hanging from the ceiling, and nightly freight trains that literally passed within 20 feet of my door. Millard wanted to help. He let me have the back two rooms of his law office in exchange for painting his house.
Habitat wasn't much in the beginning. It was just Millard, his wife, Linda, and Gail, his secretary, when he wasn't practicing law. I can still remember hearing the sound of his voice through our shared kitchen door when I dashed for refreshments between stories of Noah's Ark and Peter Cottontail. He was always dictating letters, usually to churches about the urgent need for decent housing or a word of thanks to some dear person who sent in $5 to support the effort.
Oh, how the years have flown by. I went off to college and eventually became a pastor, then a hospice chaplain. Habitat for Humanity went from three people to a massive charity, a global behemoth, one of the most recognizable brand names in the world, complete with corporate sponsorships and legal challenges to copyright infringement. Yet, Millard Fuller, the man who started it all, never really changed.
I got a letter in the mail the other day. It had a clipping about a near fatal car accident the Fullers were in. The car rolled three times but fortunately neither Millard nor his wife, Linda, was injured. As I read through it, I could not help but chuckle. For what was he doing at the time it occurred? He was in the passenger seat doing what I might have expected. He was dictating letters, telling about his new venture to reclaim the personal touch of neighbor helping neighbor.
In a world where charities become so large that they often lose touch and seem more corporate than charitable, it is refreshing to know that Millard Fuller's vision has never dulled. He still believes in the ultimate grass roots movement and works with a passion that humbles even the most earnest amongst us.
Drop him a line. Let him tell you about the need for affordable housing still confronting a staggering number of God's children. I'll wager you'll get a reply. Yet, in fairness, I must warn you to be prepared to be caught up in the whirlwind that is Millard Fuller. If you are at all like me, he just might persuade you to pick up a hammer and join him.


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Visit Wakehurst
Kew at Wakehurst A feast for the eyes at any time of year, Wakehurst is Kew's garden in Sussex
Experience nature The Loder Valley Nature Reserve boasts diverse animal and plant life, bird hides, woodland, wetland and meadowland
Wakehurst's wildlife With woodlands, wetlands and meadowlands, Wakehurst provides the perfect habitat for a diverse range of animals
Millennium Seed Bank Learn how scientists at Wakehurst are protecting the world's plants from extinction in this fascinating building
Weddings at Wakehurst Celebrate in the stunning surroundings of our 400 acre country estate.
Kew's garden in Sussex
Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6TN.
Open daily at 10am (closed only on 24 and 25 December).
The official website for Wakehurst; beautiful botanic gardens located in West Sussex and managed by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Set in 465 acres of country estate, Wakehurst boasts ornamental gardens, temperate woodlands, a nature reserve, and an Elizabethan mansion.
Surround yourself in the natural beauty of the area, enjoy afternoon tea or learn about the essential conservation work of Kew's Millennium Seed Bank. With natural play areas for the children, and wildlife all around, there is something to keep everyone entertained.
50 Years of Kew at Wakehurst
In 2015 we celebrated the golden jubilee of Kew's management of the Wakehurst Estate.
Much has been achieved, from the Millennium Seed Bank project and the creation of the Loder Valley and Francis Rose Nature Reserves to the introduction of the Visitor Centre, the Seed café and Stables restaurant.
Wakehurst has become a world class visitor attraction.
AttractionsThere is always plenty to see at Wakehurst, from the blossom and blooms of the formal gardens to the diverse animal and plant life of the Loder Valley Nature Reserve.
Eat and drink
Stop for a bite to eat in the Seed Café with its panoramic views and open-air terrace, or visit The Stables, a licensed, self-service family restaurant, where you can enjoy lunch or afternoon tea.


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By J. Fred Sidhu, special to USTA.com
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – Only two years after he began playing tennis, Dominic Losacco, a 71-year-old clinical psychologist from Tulsa, Okla., is playing in this weekend's USTA League Tennis 3.0 Senior National Championships.
He can thank his girlfriend for that accomplishment.
Losacco, captain of the Missouri Valley Senior 3.0 men's team, became a widower in 2007 when his wife passed away.
In 2010, he met Judy Fitzpatrick and something special happened.
"I met this beautiful woman who had been playing tennis for 30 to 40 years and she's a 4.0 tennis player," said Losacco. "One look at her and I decided to put my golf clubs away and picked up a tennis racquet."
After meeting Fitzpatrick, Losacco, who had played golf for about 20 years, said there was no question about abandoning his golf game to learn how to play tennis. "She's played tennis for most of her life and played in the Nationals a number of times," he said.
Losacco had a physical trainer who was a former assistant tennis coach at a local college. The trainer agreed to work with Losacco and help him learn how to play tennis.
"I was so bad, he had me hit against a chain link fence for a couple of weeks until I could finally hit a ball," he said. "It was so frustrating. I couldn't judge the distance and the space. Once I got that down, I really fell in love with the game."
After two months, Losacco began working with a teaching tennis professional at a local tennis club and has taken lessons every week for the last two years. He now plays tennis six to seven days a week.
According to Losacco, one big advantage tennis has over golf is the social aspect. "It (tennis) is so much more social than golf is. It's co-ed. You can play with men, you can play with women," he said. "It just grows on you. It's a wonderful activity."
Last year Losacco played in USTA Leagues for the first time as a member of a 3.0 Senior men's team. "I can't believe they put me on the court," Losacco said with a hearty laugh. "I don't think (we) did very well. I was probably part of the reason."
This year, the Missouri Valley Section 3.0 Senior men's team, with Losacco as captain, won their league to advance to this weekend's Nationals at the Mission Hills Country Club.
"We just had a great team this year. My 3.0 guys did great. By some miraculous way we won the league and went on," Losacco said. "It feels fantastic."
It was only two weeks ago when Losacco played mixed doubles with his girlfriend for the first time. He was very quick to credit Fitzpatrick for helping his tennis game.
"She's very encouraging. She's like a private coach. I can call her up and tell what I've done and she will help me out and correct me," he said.
The Missouri Valley Section 3.0 Senior men's team, which plays out of the Grand Health & Racquet Club in Tulsa, Okla., will face Middle States, Pacific Northwest and Missouri Valley teams in Flight 1.
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Because I connect philosophy and philosophical issues to your daily life, using examples from recent films or daily occurrences. I will ask you to put philosophers' ideas in a contemporary context in order to bring philosophy to life for you.
You will feel like you really learned by actively participating in our classes through small group discussions, by writing or performing plays, by doing and reflecting on a service learning experience—all these aspects will make philosophy more real to you.
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At different times in life, people are open to focus on philosophical questions. My Philosophy courses will be such times for you, to enable you to delve into those questions.
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After taking my Philosophy course, you will be able to evaluate competing arguments to make up your mind on issues through independent analysis.
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Your openness to new ideas and experiences. When I pose philosophical ideas, you are interested and willing to debate them. Also, when I ask you to go into the community for service, you take up the challenge.
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I am an alumna of the University. I sat in the exact chairs and rooms some of you will sit in — and some of my colleagues were once my teachers.


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The Department of Education proposed the changes at the recommendation of the governor's Education Evaluation Task Force.
NJEA Secretary-Treasurer Marie Blistan, herself a 30-year classroom teacher working with special education students, spoke passionately about the special education regulations and the unintended consequences these changes would pose for the special education student population. Read her testimony
"These proposed changes have long-term consequences that I'm sure you don't intend," Blistan said. "For example, designating teachers and any other licensed staff members to serve as case manager will result in a marked decrease in staff productivity and be an unnecessary burden on already overwhelmed school employees."
Blistan was among a dozen or more NJEA members—some of whom were parents of special education students themselves—who urged the Board to take their time to really understand the impact of the proposed regulations.
"My nine year-old son is a deaf and legally blind mainstreamed student," said Heather Flaim, NJEA member and a Hammonton High School physical education teacher. "The state needs to recognize the case manager is not an unnecessary burden that the district needs to be freed from; rather, they are the most important link for communication amongst the team members to service the child successfully."
This was not the only item on the agenda that day. State Board of Education members took testimony and public input on other proposed regulations dealing with topics such as educational facilities and professional licensure and standards.
The board also introduced the new regulations that will detail what teacher evaluation would look like if the Department of Education's proposed plans are adopted. NJEA is studying these proposals and will keep members informed. Recent news coverage outlined NJEA's initial concerns.
None of the proposed regulation changes to special education have been adopted at this time. For a regulation to be adopted, it must follow the administrative code process and must proceed through multiple steps before being adopted. The special education regulations were at the second discussion level, which is the first time the public was allowed to testify.
Blistan summarized the concerns echoed by the parents and educators in attendance. "We keep hearing about this state's commitment to ensure a quality educational opportunity for all of New Jersey's public school students," she said. "Please don't allow anything to be put into place that will shortchange one of our most vulnerable groups of these students."
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I mentioned in a previous post that I'm noticing increased curiosity about vegan cooking and nutrition. There are signs that plant-based diets, once considered fringe, are finding acceptance in the medical and culinary mainstream: dozens of news stories during the past month discussed the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, and vegan options are showing up at unlikely restaurants and bakeries. Is it the economy, recent food-poisoning scares, or the fact that everybody in America weighs 900 pounds and will die from diabetes complications if a heart attack doesn't kill them first? For any or all of those reasons, people are taking an honest look at the Standard American Diet and realizing the harm they're doing to their bodies by ingesting aerosol spray cheese, Wonderbread, chicken nuggets (which part, exactly, of a chicken's body is supposed to be the nugget?), and other imitation foods. They're making friends with leafy green vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and realizing that once they break their addictions to salt and simple sugar, real food is actually a lot tastier and more interesting than the garbage they're used to.
I was flattered when a contingent of readers at the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough invited me to their staff wellness luncheon to talk about vegan cooking. While I'd like to think their interest in my blog stems from their work in medicine and nutrition and their discriminating taste in food literature, in truth my mother works there and she hung a big advertisement on the lunchroom bulletin board. A few of her coworkers, including the dietary manager, have turned into regular readers who've tried out many of my recipes. In fact, the lunch menu included my minestrone soup and fruit smoothies, made to feed an army. The soup was served in a giant vat, and five bunches of bananas went into the smoothies.
Both soup and smoothies were delicious, earning approval from residents and staff, and it was a kick to see that the recipes held up to the extreme change in scale. The minestrone is so good it's been given a spot on the regular menu! How many vegan food bloggers can say they developed a recipe that's served in a nursing home?
Here's the whole spread, vegan except for the bread and salad dressing:
The luncheon was part of an all-day safety fair for staff that also included interactive stations like handwashing with a blacklight inspection, instruction on how to wrap up and drag away bedridden residents in case of an evacuation, and a regulatory trivia Wheel of Doom that I really wish I'd taken a picture of. I had my own little table, where I set out whole-grain scones as a lure and displayed a variety of books.
Though I disagree with Michael Pollan about the ethics of eating animals, The Omnivore's Dilemmachanged the way I think about eating. After reading it I cut out eggs, dairy, corn syrup, and hydrogenated oil. In Defense of Foodoffers a bullet-point version of Pollan's argument, with advice on what and how to eat. It would be a great choice for a wellness committee book club!
I brought Veganomicon, for people ready to experiment with seitan and nutritional yeast, as well as some lacto-ovo cookbooks with lots of appetizing pictures for people who aren't interested in going vegan, but want to cut back on meat and don't know how to plan a meal without a big slab of animal on the plate. The mouth-watering photos in Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World(one nursing home at a time!) got lots of attention. I'll make a batch next time I visit.Several of the people I talked with described what can only be called crimes against tofu: tasteless, jiggly preparations that made them fear vegetarian food. Thankfully, they kept an open mind and tried the smoothies, which provided a tasty and non-threatening reintroduction to the 'fu.
This was a great opportunity to share recipes and demonstrate that vegan food doesn't have to be weird. Thank you, wellness committee, for inviting me to lunch and for testing out my recipes. I'd love to come again, so leave me a comment if you've got any requests!


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Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda Dedicated 15 Years After Genocide to Provide Healing Community to African Orphans
Agahozo is the Kinyarwanda word for"a place where tears are dried," and Shalom is Hebrew for"live in peace." The Village is situated on 143 acres of land that overlooks Lake Mugesera in Rwanda's Eastern Province and includes 32 group homes, a high school, science and computer labs, land for organic farming, a reforestation program, dining hall, counseling and medical facilities, and recreational fields. This comprehensive living and learning community provides security, structure, and unconditional support for young people who desperately need a healing environment. The first 125 students, whose ranks will eventually grow to 500, moved into the Village in December 2008, and now call it home.


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JST, Galatians 3:19–20.
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19 Wherefore then, the law was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made in the law given to Moses, who was ordained by the hand of angels to be a mediator of this first covenant, (the law.)
20 Now this mediator was not a mediator of the new covenant; but there is one mediator of the new covenant, who is Christ, as it is written in the law concerning the promises made to Abraham and his seed. Now Christ is the mediator of life; for this is the promise which God made unto Abraham.


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Apolytikion of 2nd Sat. after Pascha in the Grave Tone
Christ our God, You are the Life that dawned from the grave, though the tomb was sealed. Through closed doors You came to the Apostles. You are the Resurrection of all. And, You renewed us through them with an upright spirit, according to Your great mercy.
Kontakion of 2nd Sat. after Pascha in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Thomas examined Your life-giving side with his probing right hand, O Christ our God. As You entered, though the doors were closed, he cried out to You, with the other Apostles "You are my Lord and my God."
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Simsational! Virgin Blue Comminsions Multi-Million Dollar E-Jet Simulator at Brisbane Training Facility08/05/2008
Virgin Blue Airlines Group is increasing its investment in pilot training infrastructure, with the commissioning today of a $10-million EMBRAER aircraft simulator at its Brisbane Airport training facility. The simulator is the only EMBRAER simulator to operate in Australia and is the first electric motion simulator to be installed in this country.
The new advanced electric motion simulators are more economical to run than the hydraulic motion simulators and use up to 70% less power to operate, making them more environmentally friendly than existing models.
The simulator is an exact replica of Virgin Blue's first E190 jet and was manufactured at the same time as the actual aircraft. The training course has been developed by Swiss Aviation Training in conjunction with Virgin Blue and has been certified to world's best practises by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Virgin Blue recently introduced the Brazilian manufactured, EMBRAER executive style jet to its fleet of aircraft and currently operates five of the aircraft across its domestic network, with 13 more to come by the end of 2008. The E-Jet has allowed Virgin Blue to bring jet aircraft services to the Sydney-Canberra market as well as to new regional destinations such as Albury and Port Macquarie.
The initial group of Virgin Blue EMBRAER pilots travelled to Zurich to undertake their training and simulator sessions but the commissioning of the E-Jet simulator today will see all simulator training take place in Brisbane.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, "Virgin Blue is committed to providing its pilots with the highest levels of training and ensuring we have the facilities to support the airline's ongoing pilot recruitment needs. We consider the investment in the E-Jet simulator as an investment in the long term future of our pilots and the growth of our airline."
He added, "We are proud to be a Queensland based carrier and are committed to not just increasing the number of Queensland based team members, but also cementing our home state's position as a leading aviation training hub for the Asia Pacific region."
The E-Jet simulator is currently fully booked for Virgin Blue pilot endorsement training, command upgrade training, recurrent training and engineering training 21 hours a day, seven days a week, for the next two years. In the long term the facility will also be available for external commercial pilots seeking training and endorsements on the EMBRAER aircraft type.
The E-JET simulator sits alongside the Boeing 737 simulator already owned and operated by Virgin Blue at its high-tech crew training facility.
Captain Laurent Privet, Vice President Head of Training for Swiss Aviation Training (SAT), said the Brisbane facility is one of the best E-Jet training centres in the world.
"Both the training course organised by SAT and the simulator facility operated by Virgin Blue here in Brisbane, Australia, provide the highest possible level of flying training and gives aviators an EMBRAER endorsement above and beyond global standards, highlighting Virgin Blue's commitment to training excellence", he said.
The EMBRAER simulator has been christened "Simhorita" in honour of the Brazilian heritage of the E-Jet aircraft.


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Vitamin B-50 Complex is a combination of essential B vitamins that work together to help produce energy. B vitamins are essential for maintaining normal homocysteine levels and adrenal function, healthy nerves, and brain health. They're also necessary to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Ingredients & Dosage
Vitamin B-50 Complex: 1 capsule gives you...
|Thiamine (as mononitrate)
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|50 mg
|Niacin (as niacinamide)
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|Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl)
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|Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate)
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Other ingredients: Gelatin, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide
Take 1 to 2 capsules daily with a meal.
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This product does not contain any major allergen (soy, milk, wheat, egg, shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts).
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There are no known side effects associated with this product. However, as with any food product, there may be infrequent and unusual highly sensitized reactions associated with this or any other nutritional supplement. If such a reaction occurs, you should consider discontinuing use of this or any product.
Pregnant or lactating women should consult a health care professional before taking this product.
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Scientific Support
- One recent theory points to B-vitamin status and homocysteine levels predicting cognitive decline. In one study, high homocysteine levels were associated with a decline in recall memory, while, in another study, high blood folate levels were associated with maintaining verbal and other cognitive skills.1
- A recent controlled study suggest that supplementing with B-6, folic acid and B-12 helps to promote normal homocysteine levels.2
- A 2000 clinical trial suggests that supplementing with folic acid and B-12 supports normal endothelial function, most likely by promoting normal homocysteine levels.3
- Folic acid supplementation is associated with improved vascular function independent of its affect on homocysteine.4
- New research suggests that maintaining normal homocysteine levels is also associated with maintaining strong bones as you age.5
- Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in older people, with approximately 20% of the elderly population showing low serum levels. Some estimates put it as high as 60%.6 Deficiency is caused primarily by malabsorption and pernicious anemia.
1Tucker KL, et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2005;82:627-35.
2Peeters AC, et al. Thromb Haemost 2004;92(5):1086-91.
3Chamgers JC, et al. Circulation 2000;102(20):2479-83.
4Moat SJ, et al. J Nutr Biochem 2004;15(2):64-79.
5Meurs, J.The New Eng J of Med 2004;350: 2033-41.
6Andres E, et al. CMAJ 2004;171(3):251-9.