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The history of the industrial marine transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) goes back only a little more than half a century. 1964 saw the start of regular shipments of LNG from Algeria to the United Kingdom. To this day, LNG carriers remain one of the most technologically advanced vehicles on the planet.
LNG cargo tanks are designed on the principle of a thermos: the gas is in a liquid state at a temperature of about -160 ° C and atmospheric pressure. A very thin membrane made from invar (iron-nickel alloy) of a thickness less than 1mm and an insulating material such as perlite minimize the volume of stripped gas. Modern ships lose no more than 0.09 - 0.15% of cargo per day. This gas is supplied to the engine department and is used as a marine fuel along with fuel oil and diesel fuel. However, in order to minimize the loss of gas, vessels are designed with engines that are able gather a speed of about 20 knots (almost 40 km / h). Therefore, the contours of LNG carriers significantly differ from those of crude oil or dry bulk carriers.
The SCF fleet includes the Vyacheslav Tikhonov research vessel. It is equipped with instruments for multi-dimensional seismic research designed to study the Earth's crust. Seismic research is carried out in three dimensions by a wide range of scientific equipment. It includes hardware initiating audio signals and recording devices. The vessel tows eight seismic cables, each of them six kilometres long, with a distance of 100m between them.
Compressed air produced by a high-pressure compressor is supplied to pneumosources ("guns") under a pressure of about 2,000 pounds per square inch. The "blasting" of the "guns" is carried out remotely by an electrical pulse. The sound wave generated using the air gun subarray extends deep into the earth and encounters border rocks of different densities. At each border some portion of energy reflects and some refracts and goes into greater depths. The reflected sound waves are recorded by the receivers – the cables - and are transferred to the ship's seismic laboratory. So, with the help of modern recording equipment controlled by scientific personnel, data is recorded on magnetic media, pre-processed, analyzed, packaged and sent for detailed research in the field data centres. Using these results, a temporary projection of the Earth's crust can be built in 3D format. Compared to two-dimensional profiling it gives a more detailed picture of the structure of the crust in the study area.
Of course, seismic exploration is controlled by a scientific party. The main objective of the crew is to ensure that the exploration is completed without incident. They are required to carefully coordinate the scientific part of the ship's management. In light of the specific purpose of the vessel, particular responsibility lies with the mechanics: the vessel should not stop unnecessarily, as the expensive equipment on board can break if the speed is reduced. This imposes significant restrictions on the manoeuvring characteristics of the vessel.
Icebreaking supply vessels are able to perform a variety of functions, the most important of which is shipping to offshore drilling and production platforms. For example, a series of Vitus Bering tankers are able to carry liquid cargo (diesel fuel, water, base oil, drilling fluids) and dry cargo (cement, barite, bentonite). These ships also carry deck cargo: containers, pipes and drilling equipment.
Icebreaking supply vessels protect the environment in the regions where they work, and can be used to deal with oil spills. Vitus Bering vessels carry production equipment manufactured by Lamor: 600 metre long offshore oil spill booms, two ice brush skimmers to collect oil from the sea surface, a boat to charge the boom, стрелы для установки системы легких бонов и сами легкие боны as well as a dispersant system.
Vessels are also used to secure the platforms. They have powerful fire-fighting equipment and high-speed boats to lift people from the water. In the event of an emergency evacuation of personnel on board the platform there is room to accommodate 195 people.
Icebreaking supply vessels can be used as tugs. The engine output on the Vitus Bering series of ships is 18,000 kW. These vessels can move at a speed of 8 knots through ice with a thickness of 90cm and 20cm of snow cover - or at a speed of 3 knots through ice with a thickness of 1.5m with a snow cover of 20 cm. The ships' systems and equipment are designed and manufactured to operate in a temperature range from minus 35 to plus 30 degrees Celsius, which corresponds to the severe climate in the northern part of the Sea of Okhotsk, on the shelf of Sakhalin Island.
A supertanker is a vessel of the size VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier). The SCF supertankers Svet and Shanghai, each with deadweight of 320,000 tonnes, became the first and only vessels of this class in the Russian maritime fleet.
The Svet series of vessels are truly outstanding in all respects. In order to stop a VLCC at a speed of 14 knots, the main engine has to work for 17 minutes at full speed, and use almost 1.5 tonnes of fuel. Even then it will take about two nautical miles for the vessel to come to a complete stop. According to captains, managing a VLCC is twice as hard as controlling a standard Aframax tanker.
A VLCC with a full load is not able to pass through the Suez Canal. The canal is only 20 metres deep, while the depth of load for supertankers is 22.6 metres.
VLCC tankers are over 300 metres long. If the ship were to be placed vertically on the Hudson River, it would be three and a half times higher than the Statue of Liberty. The Eiffel Tower would be eight metres shorter than the vessel.
According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the maritime industry is responsible for 3.3 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. This figure may be reduced through more efficient energy consumption. Measures in the field of technical and commercial operation of the fleet help to increase efficiency.
The MARPOL Convention introduced the Ships Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). In addition, in 2013 the Committee for Environmental Protection approved the introduction by the IMO of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), which has tightened environmental requirements for new vessels. For ships constructed between 2015 and 2019, energy efficiency should be increased by 10 per cent. For ships built in 2020-2024, this figure should be improved by a further 20 per cent, and for ships constructed in subsequent years - 30 per cent.
According to some data, if EEDI is applied to all vessels, not only to those which are still under construction, it will reduce CO2 emissions by 220 million tonnes and save up to 50 billion dollars per year. While working on new projects SCF introduces modern technologies to increase the energy efficiency of the fleet. The proposed formula for calculating the EEDI is the quantity of fuel used (translated into CO2 emissions) to do the work - namely to transport a given amount of cargo at a given estimated speed. Examples of technological solutions to improve energy efficiency include: the use of fuel-efficient engines; wider utilisation of waste heat; use of alternative energy sources; expansion of ships; an increase in the average speed by optimising hull forms and propulsion systems. The probability that the index of structural efficiency will become mandatory for existing ships is very small. The possibility of upgrading the ship to EEDI is limited: it is practically impossible to change the contours of the body, increase load capacity, or replace the propeller engine. Nevertheless, the company is constantly searching for new technologies, and examining their potential implementation as part of the programme for modernisation of the fleet.
There is another concept - EEOI (Energy Efficiency Operational Index, or operational energy efficiency ratio). The coefficients EEDI and EEOI, despite their same units of measurement, are not directly related. There are currently still inconsistencies in the methods for calculating and comparing EEOI, but Sovcomflot has begun to gather statistical data for later analysis of the efficiency of the fleet as a whole, and individual types of ships in particular.
The introduction of the ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP) to the global fleet aims to reduce fuel consumption (and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions). It is known that you can save energy by maintaining the proper technical condition of the vessel and mechanisms, and by competent fleet operations and planning. In order to determine the "weak points" and further methods to reduce fuel consumption, external consultants are asked to conduct energy audits. As a part of the SEEMP programme research is carried out into, for example, the real effect of the dynamic differentiation of vessels over long distances.
The answer to this question is well known to the crews of the Arctic shuttle tankers Mikhail Ulyanov and Kirill Lavrov, which work on the Prirazlomnoye project.
The Prirazlomnaya platform is equipped with two shipping "coupons" at its corners. The vessel must be kept in the working sector of "coupons" nose in the direction of the shipping unit's axis. Only in this position can the tanker carry out cargo operations. Therefore, Arctic tankers are equipped with a dynamic positioning system whose characteristics are superior to conventional ships.
Typically, a conventional shuttle tanker is equipped with two main engines with variable-pitch propellers, has thrusters, and in some cases additional retractable azimuth thrusters. Arctic shuttle tankers with such a high ice class as the Mikhail Ulyanov are truly unique. Although the dynamic positioning system is nothing new, using it in combination with a reinforced hull and powerful propulsion manoeuvre is a state-of-the-art solution for conducting specific tasks in the harsh conditions of the Barents Sea.
A third of the SCF fleet has ice class, involved in major Arctic projects, works on the Northern Sea Route, therefore ensuring the safe navigation of vessels and cargo operations in ice - Ice Management - is of particular importance for the company. Although the name of the concept came into circulation recently, Russian sailors have gained experience of working in ice over many years of Arctic exploration, particularly in the 60s - 80s of the last century. When designing high ice class vessels "SCF" has always sought to minimize operational constraints. The fleet has GFR tankers capable to go in ice up to 1.5 meters thick.
The principle of winterization is to ensure reliable operation of the vessel at temperatures of minus 40-45 degrees. Heating of ballast таков made from stainless steel, is provided by heating the air intake for the main and auxiliary diesel engines. Also there is heating on the upper deck and ship ladders, including rails and exterior doors. Lifeboats and rafts have internal and external heating. Such палубные механизмы as deck machinery windlass, mooring winches, stern ladders and front ladder, provided by heated covers. Steam pipes and trucks equipped with electro-heating and temperature insulation. Principle of winterization is fully implemented on the Arctic shuttle SKF tankers involved in the "Varandey" and "Prirazlomnoye" projects.
Among the main advantages of these revolutionary innovations is, of course, the improvement in the efficiency of ship management by reducing decision-making time. All necessary information is concentrated on the electronic display. Automatisation of the process of correction cards reduces the load on the navigational structure and improves the quality of amendments. Leading manufacturers of electronic displays and electronic charts also claim that getting rid of paper charts will help to make significant cost savings. All these features ensure proactive navigation, instead of reactive.
The International Convention of Life Safety at Sea (SOLAS 74) requires all conventional ships to be certified with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). Since July 2012 the innovation has been implemented in tankers under construction. It has only been a feature of the existing tanker fleet since 2015, but electronic displays have directly influenced the competitiveness of shipping companies for several years.
SCF Group fleet has equipped with electronic chart systems for several years. But the installation of equipment on board ships is just the tip of the iceberg. ECDIS radically changed the approach to navigation, and here first of all came to the need to change our way of thinking, and gain experience in operating new equipment. SCF Group companies have been working on this for at least the last ten years.
Another relevant legal document is the Associated Marpol Convention on labour in the shipping industry (2006). The Convention is ratified by the Bill of Rights for seafarers and the "fourth column" of shipping legislation, together with the Solas, STCW and Marpol conventions. It comprises five sections, and addresses the following subjects:
SCF Group does not employ seafarers working under foreign flags.
Each candidate must complete an application form, which can be downloaded on this website, and send it by email to the SCF office closest to them: St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk or Vladivostok.
After the application form has been processed, in the event that a vacancy arises the coordinator of the fleet reserve will contact you to inform you of the next required steps (it is possible that more information will be required, for example a copy of navigation certificates, or letters of recommendation from your previous employer). There will be an interview with a representative of the company in one of our offices, which is a compulsory condition of employment with SCF Group. You will also be tested in your specialist discipline and on your knowledge of English.
After these tests have been passed, the candidate may be considered for the vacancy, on a competitive basis. For all positions only diplomas and classification certificates issued by the maritime fleet are accepted (unfortunately this does not include fishing). A maritime education is compulsory for captains and engineering officers.
Sovcomflot invites cadets from Russia's naval academies for training on an annual basis, on the condition that they have received high average academic grades and pass preliminary interviews in the company's offices.
Over the past year,187 cadets from Ushakov State Maritime University, Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping and Admiral Nevelskoy Maritime State University have been sent for navigation practice, along with 30 trainee seamen and trainee motormen.
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I'm sure you will laugh at me, however I do have to ask : is there a desktop environment at all in Jessie installation CD 1 , I mean the one I've downloaded here http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/8.1.0/amd64/iso-cd/, and to be precise this one http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/8.1 ... 4-CD-1.iso .
I've installed it in a virtualbox thinking that I'd see a Gnome desktop (assuming it is the default one and seeing that nothing was specified in the CD name), but there is no graphical environment at all, it boots to a console: dpkg -l finds no desktop components and there is no default display manager in /etc/X11 (of course startx only gets me another terminal, probably xterm) .
It should not be a virtualbox issue because the LXDE version there runs OK, I'm just a bit puzzled that no desktop environment at all is apparently installed even if I'm positive that I've checked that option during the installation: I've installed this CD without a network connection, but nevertheless, if the installer says "install a desktop environment" that's what I'm expecting to find...
I don't remember such an issue with Wheezy, in fact I only used CD 1 and there was indeed a Gnome desktop after installation - it's not a big deal, I'd just like to know if this is normal.
For future reference, does one need to use DVD 1 in order to have a desktop environment, or maybe alternatively just start from a minimal desktop such as LXDE or XCFE ?

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Picture: Dennis Leary 'The Late Show with David Letterman' at the Ed Sullivan Theater - Arrivals New York City, USA - 18.06.12
Samuel L. Jackson, Dennis Leary and Kate Bosworth saluted their movie star pal Kevin Spacey on Wednesday night (09Apr14) at a special gala hosted by officials at New York's Museum of the Moving Image.
Kim Cattrall, Tony Bennett, Penn Badgley, Chazz Palminteri and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg were also among the guests who turned out to honour the two-time Oscar winner as he was presented with a career achievement award.
A number of his film co-stars took the stage to reminisce about their experiences of working with Spacey in between clips of films such as Margin Call, American Beauty, Glengarry Glen Ross, L.A. Confidential and Beyond The Sea.
Leary recalled how the actor's famous mimicry skills would keep them entertained in between takes on 1994's The Ref, and he couldn't help but take a swipe at his old friend as he closed his speech, quipping, "Kevin, I love you like a brother and I'm so happy that you've reached the age now that they're giving you glass awards, and I hope some day soon we can work together again."
Spacey's The Negotiator and A Time To Kill co-star Jackson praised the 54 year old for making acting "exciting", adding, "He makes it fun. He reminds us why we wanted to do it in the first place... He lights up the screen alongside any of the greats, because he is just that."
Meanwhile, tribute notes from U2 rocker Bono and former U.S. President Bill Clinton were also read out to the crowd.
Speaking to Wenn before the gala kicked off, Spacey admitted that following in the footsteps of previous honourees such as Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Steven Spielberg meant a lot to him having trained and perfected his craft in the Big Apple.
He said, "It's humbling, when I look at the list of people who have gotten this award in the past... But I love this city, I love New York, I love film and it's a big deal."
But the night wasn't without drama - museum co-chairman Herbert S. Schlosser, 88, fainted downstairs at the Manhattan event before the dinner even got underway and had to be taken to hospital by paramedics.


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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2005 News Releases > August 2005 > Wayland to partner with Ruidoso's Spencer Theatre
Wayland to partner with Ruidoso's Spencer Theatre
PLAINVIEW -- Wayland Baptist University theatre students will get a change of scenery next summer as part of a collaborative effort with the Spencer Theater in Ruidoso, N.M., Wayland director Dr. Marti Runnels announced recently.
"The Spencer Theater is one of the premiere facilities in this region as a performance space," Runnels said. "People who don't know Ruidoso or this region often don't know it's there."
The collaboration will feature a production of Wayland's 2002 show titled Art, featuring WBU technical theatre director Chris Moore and graduates Patrick Whitfill and Cory Norman. The trio will reprise their roles for the play, to be performed the weekend of June 23-24, 2006, at the Spencer.
The experience is exciting for Runnels, who has hoped to have a Wayland show in Ruidoso for years. He will direct the production as he did in 2002.
Prior to the show, Runnels and the theatre department will hold a three-week intense theatre workshop in Ruidoso for high school students from a region encompassing New Mexico, Oklahoma and Western Texas. Runnels explained the workshop will be selective, aimed at bringing in promising young theatre talent, culled through high school directors from the targeted areas.
During the workshop time, students will rehearse for a production they will perform at the end of the three weeks. They will also help build sets and provide technical assistance for the production of Art.
The experience is intended to provide intense theatrical training as well as introduce students to a variety of talent from the Ruidoso arts community. He plans to incorporate area artists into programs, including opera, theatre and visual artists.
In conjunction with the collaborative, Runnels said Wayland's advancement department will be coordinating an alumni weekend in Ruidoso coinciding with the two show productions and including golf, shopping and visiting times. Wayland president Dr. Paul Armes will preach at a worship service during the weekend as well.
Runnels said he hopes the event will become an annual partnership with the Spencer and wants the event to draw new visitors to the impressive facility. He also sees the great potential for recruiting and exposure for the Wayland theatre department, a true win-win situation.
Season ticket supporters of Wayland theatre will have the opportunity to add the Spencer showing of Art to their season for an additional charge. Individual tickets will also be available closer to the production.
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2. not all solvents are created equal. Even gaskets designed to "tolerate" ethanol may survive much longer with e10 than e?? though any gasket chemically formulated to be doused in the cocktail of petrol (aromatics and aliphatics) might not behave well if put into alcohol
3. co-reactions/side reactions of ethanol happen due to the more chemically reactive groups on the ethanol molecule.
4. water will naturally adhere to ethanol from the atmosphere. More ethanol --> more water, less combustion, yadda yadda yadda.
too many variables, especially since e10 is rarely 10% ethanol as it is. If the fudge factor for e10 is +5% /- 1%, imagine how much it gets to be with e15. They aren't allowed to go below the ethanol content, but they can go above.
so for those of us using small(er) gas tanks, older vehicles, etc. the "take-away learning" from this will be "never buy fuel that dispenses from a single hose for multi-grade dispensing".
unfortunately, when in the middle of EBF Idaho... well, we might not have any options.
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I try to buy gasoline that is ethanol free if I can. What really would be interesting is what is the reduction in power caused by ethanol is gasoline and how much energy is used to produce ethanol? My suspicion is less power and a large amount of energy used in producing ethanol, so that it may not be as good for the environment as claimed.
I don't want to redirect this thread, but am curious about the above issues. Another thread or references that would clarify this issue would be appreciated.
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I had a Ducati Sport Classic. 10% Ethanol ruined three fuel tanks. I got rid of the bike. 15% is going to be a whole lot worse.
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I guess I can also believe that ALL Chevron 94 octane contains no ethanol in BC. (NO other stations offer 94 octane in BC.)
What I found unbelieveable was that the 100 Mile House Chevron (this is a very small town well away from population centers) ALONE offers ethanol-free gas in 87, 89, and 92 octane! They send a truck (or is that FOUR trucks, one for each octane?) to service the discerning folk in this small town?
Somebody help me out here.
Are you talking about the 1995 K75 you have listed? If so, does the L-Jetronic run closed loop with an O2 sensor or is it open loop, running a pre-programmed map and supplying fuel based on the air volume and proably some other sensors? If it running open loop, it is possible, but it should only have a small impact between gasoline and E10 so it is questionable as to whether or not you would notice it. It depends on how lean BMW designed it to run in the first place. If you are running a higher percentage of alcohol, all bets are off. Other factors such as ignition timing and fuel pressure can play a significant role as well. If the K75 is tempermental on E10, it should be heavily discussed in the K forum.
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I'm no chemical or elastomer expert, but the higher concentration of ethanol starts to degrade certain synthetic rubber materials, harden certain plastics, create nasty acids in the fuel systems. All around a loosing proposition forced on us by the government and lobbyists. E10 and E15 wouldn't be viable on the market if it weren't for the subsidies that offset the higher cost of the product. Subsidies by the way, funded by the taxes we pay.
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An e.g. of a recent repair for me(not on a bike but still were are talking ethanol fuel) is my Kohler sawmill engine. I started it up & have a new fuel leak behind the plastic fuel tank. The engine was built some where around 1998-9. Upon removal the leak is at the output end adjacent to the fuel line nipple exit of the plastic fuel pump. I remove the top of the mechanical pump & glue the crack there after a thorough cleaning & using a product called "Seal All"(yellow tube & smells & looks like thick version of model airplane glue) which is said to be "gasoline" proof I let it cure for 2 days & it has gone through several gallons of fuel OK.
The question for me (as relates to this thread & in talking various components contact with 10% or 15% fuels) becomes , are the terms gasoline dated when we read the label on Seal All type products or in making the decision to buy a plastic replacement part such as the fuel pump? FWIW, some of those engines have plastic or metal mechanical pumps, some have metal electric & some have pulse operated plastic,etc.. I.e., plastic fuel connectors on BMW bikes,etc..?


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The Breakup Chronicles: Part 2
First off, y'all are wonderful. Thank you for your outpouring of support. Sometimes we write just needing to get it out, and forget that people will have things to say. And what you did say to me meant more to me than I can express. You didn't have to take the time to say a word, but you did, and it helped me a lot. Never double that your kind words in a tough time are doing so much for someone.
Things are still uncertain and who likes uncertainty? Not this girl. I had grand plans to talk to Francois about it – a little check in, if you will – but when we last chatted I was tired and worried that I wouldn't be quite eloquent enough. So here we are. Breakup week the second, confusion week the second.
I'm determined not to text him (or, you know, at least until Saturday). Do you know how hard it is not to text? It's like when you've had a drink or two, and you know you really shouldn't drunk text but you do because it's so fun! You're so funny! People must love you! And then in the midst of that fun, when you're trying to tell Grace one thing, you get drunk digits and instead ask her to milk you. You know. Awkward times. (For the record, I don't remember what I meant to tell her, but it was most certainly not for her to milk me.) Right. Where were we? Oh yes… I've been getting mixed signals out the wazoo which feels great because it feeds that little bit of hope I have, but it's crappy because it keeps him in my thoughts. And at the back of my mind I know that 99% of the time this sort of thing isn't going to work out but those mixed signals are very powerful. You tell yourself that you might be the situation that works. It could be you! Which is all to say, if you see me with a cell in my hand this week, you have permission to yell, "KATE, STEP AWAY FROM THE PHONE."
Here we are. Day 9. Here is what I've learned thus far:
When your bestie offers to drive in to see you? Take her up on it. Best friend therapy often can't be topped and you'll kick yourself for missing that needed time with her. True, you will probably talk her ears off but she's a doctor and can sew them back on.
Hang out with people, no matter how much you want to wallow or stay glued to Facebook checking for signs of activity. (It's unseemly the amount of time I've spent checking to see if he's been active. Someone save me.) It's very possible Francois will pull himself out of my life for good, but my friends aren't leaving me anytime soon. In times like these they are especially supportive and say the kind of thoughtful things that make you cry not because of sadness, but because you're not sure how you got lucky enough to have them in your life.
Wine is delicious.
Pathetic walks by the lake aside, exercise is healthy. Go on an extra long run but this time focus on overtaking the guy in front of you rather than checking the parking lots for signs of Francois. Admire the runner's calves as you approach. Race past him. Feel victorious when you leave him in the dust. Round the corner so he can't see you. Walk.
Hug your cats. I'm still missing the lazy mornings in bed with Francois but little furry gatos can be pretty comforting. I will be not ashamed of my cat lady status.
Listen to your mother:
I hope for Francois' sake he realizes he's being a dick. Because he is not going to find another Kate Hepburn. Sometimes guys need a hammer to the head. Just a little tap.
and later…
If things don't work out, since you keep finding better and better guys, I think you should set your cap for…Prince Harry? Why not?
Also, two solid hours of dancing around in one's underwear and lip syncing to Bruno Mars and Carole King is recommended. Not that I have experience with such a thing.


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Bryan Singer, the director of X-Men and X2 and producer of the upcoming sequel to X-Men: First Class, has confirmed the title of the follow-up film. Singer said in a recent interview that the title would be X-Men: Days of Future Past, a nod toward a storyline in the comics that ran in the early 80s. It would certainly fit in with Singer's claim that the sequel's story is bold and ambitious, as the comics involve alternate timelines and a dystopian future in addition to meaty social conflicts like internment camps and assassinations. Much more from Singer follows after the jump.
Before we get into Singer's comments, be sure to take a look at our Comic-Con interview with sequel writer Simon Kinberg and a recent talk with make-up supervisor, Dave Elsey. Now, here's a look at some of the juicier quotes from Singer during an interview with IGN:
Question: You mentioned X-Men, and I just had to ask you because I'm a huge X-Men fan, what can you say about the new film coming out?
Bryan Singer: I can say it's being written right now and it will start shooting in a few months. It's going to be very ambitious. It's called Days of Future Past and it deals with aspects of that comic but also some very new things. I just don't want to give any of it away. Matthew Vaughn will be directing and I'm totally excited about it.
Singer also commented on the interesting notion that, since the storyline involves two X-Men timelines blending together, the sequel might actually involve a cross-over from Singer's previous films. Take a look:
Knowing the "Days of Future Past" story from the comics, that is a bold direction even if it's a different version of it. I know Simon [Kinberg] said at Comic-Con that it can touch upon the entire X-Men film franchise or respect the entire X-Men film franchise, so is there room for some sort of cross-overs? More than we might have seen in the past?
Singer: I think there's a strong desire to broaden out the universe. The X-Men universe on its own is every bit as big as the Marvel universe and I think it's time to reach out and explore it and perhaps even bring some connectivity between the films, as Marvel's done so well. You may see some of that, I don't know. [Laughs]
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- sugars54g
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Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with brown muffin cases. Beat the first 5 ingredients to a smooth batter and spoon between the cases, almost filling them to the top. You may have a little left over. Bake for 20-25 mins until risen and spongy. Cool on a rack.
Beat the butter and icing sugar until smooth. Slice off the very tops of the cakes and cut each piece in half. Spread a generous layer of icing over each cake.
Working on one cake at a time, squirt a pea-sized blob of orange icing onto two Maltesers and use to fix a brown M&M on each. Sit the eyes, two pieces of cake top (curved edge up) and a jelly diamond on the icing to make an owl.


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I am no artist, will I still be able to complete a painting and have fun at the same time?
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What do I need to do to get ready for my class?
Do whatever you usually do to prepare for a FUN NIGHT OUT! A few tips: - no dress code but be aware that acrylic paint stains permanently. We will provide you with an apron but accidents happen. - You don't need to bring anything but a smile. We provide the canvas, easel, brushes, paints, and apron for the class. We also offer drinks and food for purchase. - We recommend you arrive approximately 15 minutes before class to get settled in, order your food or drinks and chat with friends before the class begins.
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Value vs. Volume
What are you selling, mowing or lawn care? How would you define the difference? Is it better to service many clients at a low price or a few at a high price? The answer depends on your resources, your capabilities and your market. The more accurately you define these factors, the greater your profit potential.
The first step to determining the best plan for operations is to figure out which services your company is best suited to offer. Then match those services to the client base that desires them and is willing and able to pay for them. The real challenge is making the right match to provide sufficient funds to not only cover all of your expenses but also create the desired level of profit.
If you're concentrating on volume, start by matching your equipment to your job sites and your crews' capabilities. A machine that is hard to adjust won't be adjusted. A mower that is too big to maneuver may lead to property damage. Ease of operation and operator comfort will pay for themselves over time.
To profitably provide basic mowing services only, focus on the most efficient and cost-effective methods of mowing. With small, heavily landscaped properties, maneuverability may be more important than mower deck size. Consider a 21-inch rear-bagging walk-behind mower to trim the perimeter of the property and around the hardscape features and heavily landscaped sections of the yard to eliminate the need to blow or rake away clippings. Add a larger mower deck in either a ride-on or walk-behind unit for the rest of the lawn. Use a string trimmer under fences and where it is more efficient than the mowers. Look for multiple clients with similar properties within the same neighborhood or general area to reduce travel time.
On larger properties with a mix of landscaped areas and large open areas of turf, look for the largest deck size and fastest ground speed in a ride-on mower that delivers an acceptable quality of cut for the open lawn. Consider a zero-turn mower with the largest possible deck size to maneuver around the majority of the landscape features. Add a rear-bagging walk-behind mower for the perimeter cut. Use a string trimmer as needed to wrap up the job. (See "The Impact of Deck Size on Mowing" on page C10.)
Generally, less interaction with the clients is needed on basic mowing accounts than on upscale accounts, but do allocate some time for personal or phone contact. You'll want to check for problems and make sure you're providing the level of service they expect. Most of all, you'll want to make sure they know who you are and that you want and appreciate their business.
Upscale lawn care requires a personal touch. The basic mowing aspect will remain much the same, though the quality of cut may be more important and the need for attention to detail will definitely be greater. Assign the same crew to a site for at least the entire season — and longer, if possible. Efficiency and cost effectiveness are just as important on upscale accounts, but often the perception of the level of service provided has a greater impact than the actual time spent at the job site. Never leave the site without insuring that every detail of the job has been properly completed.
You'll want to interact with these clients frequently to make sure that all services performed meet or exceed their expectations. If a problem does occur, apologize profusely and correct it immediately, if possible doing even more to make it right than the client anticipated. The extra effort is what earns the extra bucks.
Are you personally and financially capable of expanding your business? Be brutally honest with yourself before moving forward. Do you really want to take your company to the next level? You'll increase the financial pressures and your personal stress levels whether you make the move to increased volume or to a more upscale type of service. Sit down with your accountant or banker to thoroughly examine the financial impact and make sure you can handle it. Talk with your business partners and spouse about the consequences in terms of the increased time and energy directed to the business. Make sure you all are willing to make the necessary commitments. How good are your communication skills and management practices? You'll need to sell the additional accounts or sell your current accounts the upscale services. You'll need to plan and execute the changes in your business to deliver those services. What's your track record with employees to date? You'll need effective training and supervisory skills to bring current employees to a new level and/or to add new employees.
Would you rather spend your day on a mower than behind a desk? Are you a hands-on, do-it-my-way-or-not-at-all kind of manager? Do you work most effectively with a small group of one or two others? Does your personal satisfaction come from seeing the difference your work accomplishes at the job site?
If you answered yes to the majority of these questions, you'll be most effective running, and working along with, a single crew. Each of your customers' sites will get your personal attention. While you could manage high-volume basic services in the right market, it's more likely that the quality of your work is too important to you to handle that many job sites. So make the most of it by offering and charging for upscale services.
Or, are you capable of giving your employees the training and equipment they need and allowing them to do the job on their own? Do you enjoy the planning and organizing it takes to set up and oversee the work of multiple crews? Can you effectively coordinate several different projects at the same time? Do you gain personal satisfaction from the accomplishments that others make toward the success of your business?
If you answered yes to the majority of these questions, you can effectively run multiple crews without the need for your personal attention at each site. Your market and the capabilities of you labor pool will help determine whether you offer high-volume or upscale services. Either is possible since you set the standards your crews must deliver. However, by incorporating efficient methods throughout multiple crews, you may generate greater profits by providing high-volume, consistently good, basic services.
Know where you want to go and then plan accordingly.
Is there a market for your services in your targeted residential area? You can get a good overview of the potential by checking out the demographics. What is the average annual household income of your target market? What is the average household size? What is the median age of the residents? What are the average home values?
You can find these details and many more via the Internet by searching for the "demographics" of a specific city. Just pull up one of the search engines, such as Google or Yahoo, type in the word demographics and the name of the city and state. For larger metropolitan areas, the information generally is available by zip code once you reach the main listing for the city. If you're not computer savvy, other sources for similar information include the city's chamber of commerce, the local library reference desk or a friendly real estate agent.
The data will reveal whether the home value, income and relative buying power of the area's residents would make them likely candidates for lawn care services. (See "Assessment of Potential by Zip Code" on page C4.)
Armed with this information, make a visual assessment of the area. Are the homes, lawns and landscaping comparable to that of others seeking lawn care services? If you're already in the business, are these properties similar to those of your existing customers? Or, is the area a step up from your existing customer base, but one in which you'd like to expand your services? Could you provide the services you'd like to offer with your existing crews and equipment? What level of business would you need to generate to afford hiring and equipping an additional crew? What companies are already serving this market? Can your company compete on both service and price?
If you would prefer serving commercial accounts, conduct a similar investigation of demographic information, visual assessment of properties and research of the competition.
What is the potential for hiring employees with the necessary skills to provide the services you want to offer? Are there enough qualified, dependable individuals available within the salary range you can afford to pay? If not, do you have a source of affordable, interested individuals that you could train to provide these services?
Will you offer seasonal or year-round employment? Are you looking for a limited number of full-time employees or a larger number of part-time employees? There are advantages and disadvantages whichever you decide.
You'll need a solid customer base and a means to sustain sufficient cash flow to provide for full-time, year-round employees. In exchange, you should expect reliable personnel with a specific level of skills and the ability to continually upgrade those skills.
You won't be obligated to provide year-round income or benefits for seasonal, part-time employees. You may find some individuals who like the flexibility, enjoy the work and become dependable employees for a season or multiple seasons. You also may find some who want to work only when they really need the money, put out the lowest possible level of effort and move on to another job with little or no notice.
You must set the standards you will require your employees to meet. You also will need to determine the benefits you will provide for them.
The size of your crew will not determine whether you serve many clients at a relatively low price or fewer clients for a higher price. You can choose either route with a single, two-person crew or multiple crews with multiple personnel.
Since personnel costs are your greatest expense, the more efficiently your crew members operate, the greater your profit potential. Coordinate the little things to trim time on each job. Develop an equipment loading and unloading plan for maximum efficiency. Allocate the assignments at each site to eliminate idle time. Make sure each crew member knows exactly what to do in what order and can effectively move from task to task.
Consider adjusting crew size for different properties. You may want a four-person crew on certain sites, a three-person crew on others and two three-person crews working together on the largest accounts. Ask your crew members for their ideas to increase efficiency. Develop a reward system for time saved.
Whether you choose high-volume or upscale marketing, spend time evaluating your operations at least monthly. Ask crews to time themselves one day each month and discuss the results in a staff meeting. Compare the time spent at each site from week to week and analyze the variations. Minutes are money. Make each one count. (See "Comparing Pricing Differentials" on page C6.)
Steve and Suz Trusty are freelance writers who reside in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
One zip code in the western corner of Omaha, Neb., lists the average annual household income as $56,331; the average household size as 2.5 people, the median age of the residents as 37.5 years. More than 70 percent of the residents own and occupy homes valued between $90,000 and $175,000 or higher. Five percent of the residents own and occupy homes in the one-half to one million dollar range.
This compares to the overall demographics for the city of Omaha, which lists the average annual household income as $40,006, the average household size as 2.5 people, the median age of the residents as 33.5 years, and the median home value as $94,500.
What does this tell you? Residents of this zip code own nice homes, make decent money, are in the prime years of their earning power and have relatively small households. It's highly likely that many also will have busy schedules and enough disposable income to be interested in purchasing upscale lawn care services.
Time saved is money generated. This is extremely important for high-volume lawn service companies. Check the impact made by one time-shaving adjustment — clustering the job sites.
A three-person crew leaves their headquarters at 7:30 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m.
- Total time expended = 9 hours = 540 minutes
Mandated break time: 30-minute lunch, two 15 minute breaks
- Total mandated non-billable time = 60 minutes
- Time remaining: 540 minutes — 60 minutes = 480 minutes
Travel to reach first job site and to return from last job site to headquarters: 30 minutes
- Time remaining: 480 minutes — 30 minutes = 450 minutes
Job Time allocation:
- 25 minutes mow, edge and blow per job × 15 accounts = 375 billable minutes
- 5 minutes load, unload, travel per job × 15 accounts = 75 non-billable minutes
375 billable minutes per day × 5 days per week = 1,875 minutes divided by 60 minutes = 31.25 billable hours per week.
Clustering job sites with multiple job sites within a block eliminates some of the load, unload and travel time.
One stop with seven accounts eliminates 30 minutes of non-billable hours. (Six stops of travel, load and unload at 5 minutes each)
If repeated 5 days per week (30 minutes × 5) = 150 billable minutes per week = 2.5 billable hours per week per employee.
For the three-person crew (2.5 hours × 3) = 7.5 billable hours per week per crew
For 28 weeks of work (short season, April through October)(7.5 hours × 28 weeks) = 210 additional billable hours gained per season per crew
Upscale lawn service companies concentrate on premium results. Because of the perceived higher value of the services rendered, higher prices can be charged.
Check the impact of raising charges the equivalent of one dollar per hour per employee when selling upscale services as compared to basic services.
1 additional dollar charged per person per hour for a three-person crew figuring 30 billable hours per week = ($3 × 30 hours) = $90 per week additional income.
For 28 weeks (short season, April through October) 28 × $90 = $2,520 additional income per crew per season.
Working with four 3-person crews = 4 × $2,520 = $10,080 additional income for those four crews per season.
(Assuming the two units compared have equal quality of cut and ground speed)
One operator, using a ride-on mowing unit with a 72-inch deck, can cover the same ground as a mower with a 36-inch deck in approximately one-half the time. A 60 minute project becomes a 30 minute project.
One operator, using a ride-on mowing unit with a 60-inch deck, can cover the same ground as a mower with a 36-inch deck in approximately
Add these services without adding additional power equipment:
- Clipping removal
- Flowerbed maintenance
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- Fall cleanup
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Mile 19 "Cheer Meter" to Raise an Additional Donation of up to $10,000 on Marathon Monday
STAMFORD, Conn., Apr 16, 2014 -- Poland Spring® 100% Natural Spring Water, today announced it will donate $250,000 to One Fund Boston in 2014 in continued support of those most affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. As One Fund Boston enters its next phase, focused on community building, coordinating programs and services to help meet the significant ongoing needs of the survivor community, the Poland Spring® brand is honored to offer support and stand as one with the city of Boston.
As the Official Bottled Water of the Boston Marathon since 2008, Poland Spring® is proud to be with runners every step of the 26.2 mile journey. This year, Poland Spring® will unveil the "Cheer Meter," an interactive installation at Mile 19 that will measure and visually represent the excitement and cheers from the crowd. Poland Spring will make an incremental donation to One Fund Boston based on Cheer Meter participation, up to a maximum donation of $10,000. With this exciting new feature for this year's race, Poland Spring® hopes to unite thousands of voices while raising the spirits of runners and spectators alike. The Poland Spring brand will also raise awareness for One Fund Boston in a special videoboard presentation Fenway Park for the home game on Marathon Monday.
"This year's race is not just a marathon, it is a symbol of the strength, resilience and unity of Boston and its people," said Tim Brown, President and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America. "With Poland Spring coming from Maine since 1845 and our headquarters in Connecticut, we have long-standing ties to New England and are honored to be able to help those touched by the One Fund Boston. We hope our donation inspires the same commitment from others."
Last April, Poland Spring® donated $26,200 to One Fund Boston in recognition of the 26.2 mile journey of each runner.
Limited-edition Poland Spring® bottles, available throughout New England, will feature the One Fund Boston logo and packaging will encourage consumers to join Poland Spring in supporting One Fund Boston by making donations online.
For athletes attending the 2014 John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, Poland Spring® will feature signs reading, "I run because…" Runners and supporters are invited to share their inspirational photos and stories using #RaisingSpirit and #PolandSpring. Josh Cox, American record holder in the 50k, a four-time US Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier and three-time U.S. National Team member, will appear at the Poland Spring booth on Saturday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to offer encouragement and inspiration to this year's runners.
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One Fund Boston is a 501c3 organization started on April 16, 2013 at the direction of Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino to help those most affected by the Marathon bombings. The outpouring of support was overwhelming. The Fund collected and distributed nearly $61 million in 75 days to over 230 victims and survivors. 100% of all donations were dispersed, with no overhead expenses, thanks to the extraordinary efforts made by volunteers, and companies who offered pro bono professional services.
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As the third largest non-alcoholic beverage company by volume in the U.S., Nestlé Waters North America provides people with an unrivaled portfolio of healthy hydration choices. Among its bottled regional spring water brands are Poland Spring® , Deer Park® and Arrowhead® . Its national purified water brand is Nestlé® Pure Life® . International brands include Perrier® and S.Pellegrino® . The company's line of ready-to-drink teas now includes Nestea® , Sweet Leaf® and Tradewinds®. Based in Stamford, Connecticut with 7,500 employees nationwide, Nestlé Waters North America strives to reduce its environmental footprint, improve recycling rates in North America, and create shared value in those communities where it has operations.
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After months of vacillating back and forth between staying and going, Jacoby Brissett has decided the latter option is most optimal for his playing career.
According to Jason "Wandering Horse" Lieser of the Palm Beach Post, the quarterback has decided to leave Florida and will transfer to another school. As of yet, the school has yet to announce Brissett's departure from the football program.
Lieser writes that, per a source, Brissett's top choices for a transfer destination are West Virginia (one of Brissett's finalists coming out of high school), Louisville (Cardinals head coach Charlie Strong is UF's former defensive coordinator), Arkansas (Wisconsin recruited Brissett hard when current UA head coach Bret Bielema was at UW) and North Carolina State.
Whether the Razorbacks will be a realistic transfer possibility will be fascinating to watch unfold. As noted by Lieser, head coach Will Muschamp would need to sign off on any school that's on Brissett's transfer to-do list. Would Muschamp give the go ahead to a school on the list that's in the SEC, even though it's in a different division? There is some precedent on that front as running back Mike Blakely transferred from the Gators in May of 2011 and landed at Auburn two weeks later.
As far as a Plan B goes if none of those four schools are fits, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Duke and Clemson are all listed as backup possibilities by Lieser.
The fact that any transfer destination is being discussed as it relates to Brissett is far from surprising. A battle for the starting quarterback job that began in the spring and continued into summer camp ended with Jeff Driskel being named the starter for the season opener. Brissett played sparingly this season, with 22 of his 35 pass attempts coming in a start in place of an injured Driskel.
Brissett was a four-star member of UF's 2011 recruiting class, rated by Rivals.com as the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the country. Barring an unexpected development, he will have to sit out the 2013 season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules and will have two years of eligibility remaining beginning in 2014.


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I hope people don't take the forecasts too seriously. You'd rather have an experiment where you record it off from the actual voters, in a sense, but we'll see. If it gets really weird in 2014, in 2016, then maybe I'll stop doing it. I don't want to influence the democratic process in a negative way.
— Nate Silver, to a Washington University audience, suggests that he might stop writing the FiveThirtyEight blog if it starts to influence election results


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|*October 1 - 7
|Ephesians: Themes
Read for This Week's Study:
|Isa. 14:12; Acts 26:9-19; Rom. 1:7; 1 Cor. 1:3; Gal. 1:11-17; Eph. 3:11, 12; Col. 1:20, 21; Rev. 12:7.
Memory Text:
| "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in
A letter of celebration. Last week we saw that as Paul's third missionary journey drew to a close and as he was on his way to Jerusalem, he told the Ephesians they " 'will see my face no more' " (Acts 20:25, NKJV). He was right. Paul was soon arrested in Jerusalem and eventually imprisoned in Rome. Away from the pressures of the mission frontier and shut in Caesar's prison, Paul reflected on his life as the apostle to the Gentiles (Eph. 3:8).
From the loneliness of imprisonment, the aged apostle celebrated the amazing fellowship in Jesus by writing his "prison" Epistles: Colossians, Philemon, Philippians, and the one we are now studying, Ephesians.
The letter to the Ephesians deals with no particular problem, doctrinal or social. It celebrates the joy of fellowship, relationship, and unity in Christ. It's also a great expression of thanksgiving and praise for what God has done through Christ in the creation of His church.
The Week at a Glance:
|Why was Paul so confident of his calling? What is an apostle? What is a saint? When the Bible talks about "peace," what does it mean? What does Paul mean by the phrase "in Christ"?
*Study this week's lesson to prepare for Sabbath, October 8.
|October 2
The Author: Paul
"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus" (Eph. 1:1).
As Paul opens his letter to the Ephesians, he immediately refers to himself as an "apostle." In the kind of Greek Paul wrote in, this word carries the idea of being an ambassador, an envoy, or a messenger, certainly an apt title to describe the life and ministry of Paul, who, indeed, had a message to deliver.
In the Gospels, the word apostle is used almost exclusively in reference to the Twelve whom Jesus called and sent out, known, of course, as the Twelve Apostles (see Matt. 10:2-4, Mark 3:14-19, Luke 6:13-16). Though not part of the original Twelve, Paul uses the term here in Ephesians and in numerous other places in reference to himself, because he was sure of his calling.
How and why does Paul defend his apostolic authority?
Cor 9:1, 2
Paul never had any doubt about his call to apostleship. The Damascus Road experience had a profound effect on him, and it is in that encounter with Jesus that he received his call, chosen as a special vessel to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15, 22:21). From that moment on, he was not his own; he belonged to Jesus. It was God's will that he be an apostle, an ambassador, a sent one, a messenger of Jesus Christ. It was a calling Paul accepted with all his heart. His life was never the same after that experience. Neither the church nor the world were either.
|Paul had a dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus. Not many people who are called have had such a dramatic encounter with God. Nevertheless, God still calls people today. How have you experienced God's call in your life? If someone were to ask you, What has God called you to do? what would you say?
|October 3
The Recipients: The Saints in Ephesus
The letter is addressed "to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus" (Eph. 1:1, NKJV). The early church almost universally accepted that the Epistle was written to the church at Ephesus, but some important ancient manuscripts omit the phrase "in Ephesus," and hence the problem of whether the Epistle was originally written to Ephesians. Conservative scholarship generally accepts that the Epistle was addressed to Ephesus as a letter to be circulated among other churches in Asia. That explains why Paul omitted any reference to local persons or problems but, rather, celebrated Christ's work from a cosmic perspective, embracing God's work in "heavenly places," Christ's work on the cross, and the church's warfare with "principalities and powers" (Eph. 6:12).
Paul uses the word saints quite frequently in his Epistles. Of the 61 times the word is used in the New Testament, 39 are found in Paul's writings. Listed below are five such usages. Study each one and note its implication as to the meaning of saints. 1 Cor. 1:2, Eph. 4:12, 5:3, Col. 1:26, Rev. 14:12.
Saint does not refer to any spiritually elite group but, rather, to all believers. It literally means "set apart"and here, set apart in Christ Jesus to be "faithful" in Him. The common notion that saints are sinless and morally perfect is foreign to the New Testament use of the word. While saints are to "keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus" (Rev 14:12), the emphasis is not so much on moral perfection as on faithfulness to Jesus. A saint is a sinner saved by God's grace.
Also, the saints in Ephesus are "in Christ Jesus." All those who have accepted Christ have two addresses: in Ephesus and in Christ, in this world and in the world to come.
|"A little girl who attended worship in a place with a lot of stained-glass windows was asked what a saint was. 'A saint is a person the light shines through, she replied. A saint is someone whose lifespeech, actions, attitudes, relationshipspoints to Jesus."Life Application Bible Commentary: Ephesians (Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House, 1996), p. 4. How well have your actions or words in the past day pointed to Jesus? If you could do something over, what would it be?
|October 4
Grace and Peace
"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ" (Eph. 1:2, NKJV).
Paul used "grace . . . and peace" as part of his customary greeting in most of his Epistles (Rom. 1:7, 1 Cor 1:3, 2 Cor. 1:2, Gal. 1:3, Phil. 1:2, Col. 1:2, etc.). The word for "grace" used here is distinct from the common Greek form of greeting, which generally expresses a wish for health and prosperity. Instead of greeting his readers with a call for health and good wishes, Paul employed a word for "grace" that was beginning to acquire a new meaning in Christian faith, emphasizing God's unmerited favor toward sinners. It is through God's initiative and love alone that anyone can be saved from sin, a thought Paul will later emphasize: "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God" (Eph. 2:8, NKJV).
In addition to grace, Paul wished for his readers "peace."
The death and resurrection of Christ brought new meaning to the idea of "peace" and opened wide doors of new experience and relationship between humans and God, and among humans themselves. Read the following verses: John 14:27; Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:14, 15; 6:15. How do you understand the concept of "peace" expressed here?
The source of both grace and peace are "God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ" (Eph. 1:2, NKJV). The verse places Christ and the Father in a position of equality, thus recognizing the divinity of Jesus. Without Jesus, God's grace could not have been made manifest to humanity; nor could peace between God and sinners have been possible. Hence, the focus of the Epistle is on what God has done in Christ. He is our redemption. We are saved because of His grace. He is our peace. He is the basis of our new relationship with the Lord.
|What has been your own experience of God's peace? How does it differ from the kind of peace you find only in the world? What might you need to do in order to better know and experience the kind of peace God offers us?
|October 5
The Theme: Unity
"For he has made known to us in all wisdom and insight the mystery of his will, according to his purpose which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fulness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth" (Eph. 1:9, 10, RSV).
the above two verses. Notice the basic theme there:
unity. Whom does the Lord plan to unify? How does your understanding of the
great controversy, including the fall of Lucifer and humanity, help you
understand the need for this unity? See
1:20, 21;
Paul's concept of unity has two dimensions. The first is dealing with the church, in which Jews and Gentiles have been brought together in one body. The second is universal, in which all things in heaven and earth move toward an ultimate unity in Christ.
The source, the motive, and the means of this unity among humans and in the universe must not be located in human needs and ability or in any evolutionary or historic or mechanical process in nature. The book of Ephesians points to a higher and surer way. It talks about ultimate unity in the universe in the mind and will of God. All things move in accordance with "His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself" (Eph. 1:9, NKJV).
A small replica of that universal unity, Paul tells the Ephesians, must be seen now and here in the Christian church.
|Why is unity in the church so important? What happens when there are disunity, discord, and dissension? Who is hurt? What is impacted? In what practical ways can you, as an individual, promote an atmosphere of unity in the church?
|October 6
The Key: "In Christ"
"In Christ" and its variations appear some two hundred times in Paul's writings. In Ephesians, it is a key phrase that demonstrates the depth of Paul's understanding of what God has accomplished for us and the fallen universe through the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. "In Christ," along with "in Him" and "in whom," appears more than thirty times in the Epistle. A majority of these references are used in a way that shows that God's eternal purposes in Creation, history, redemption, and restoration are worked out through Christ. He is the key to everything we have from God.
Thus, Paul not only recognizes the significance of Christ in His incarnate mission but boldly affirms that apart from Christ we would have no salvation, no adoption, no forgiveness of sin, no access to God, no revelation of His love, no church, no cosmic restoration, and no future. Thus, in every way Ephesians is a Christ-centered Epistle: It is a hymn to Jesus, without whom we would be "aliens" and "strangers" (Eph. 2:12).
to the following texts, what has been accomplished for
us "in Christ"?
Cor. 5:19;
1:7, 10, 11;
1:13, 14;
Everything we have, or can hope for, as Christians, we can find only "in Christ." He has done for us what we could never do for ourselves. That's why we owe Him everything; that's why He must come first in our lives; that's why we must surrender our wills to Him; that's why it's so unpardonable to reject Him and what He is to us, for by rejecting Him we reject life itself.
Because Christ is all-important and all-sufficient, He must have the central place in our lives. Our homes, our work, our values, and our worship must have Him as the focus. "In Christ" God has made all things possible.
"Christ in us" makes that possibility a reality. What practical changes do you need to make in your personal life to keep God central and in focus?
|October 7
Further Study:
|Paul's apostleship. "Paul ably vindicated his position as an apostle
of Christ. He declared himself to be an apostle, `not of men, neither by
man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead.'
Not from men, but from the highest Authority in heaven, had he received his
commission. And his position had been acknowledged by a general council at
Jerusalem, with the decisions of which Paul had complied in all his labors
among the Gentiles."Ellen G. White, The Acts of the Apostles,
p. 387.
Unity. "When men are bound together, not by force or self-interest, but by love, they show the working of an influence that is above every human influence. Where this oneness exists, it is evidence that the image of God is being restored in humanity, that a new principle of life has been implanted. It shows that there is power in the divine nature to withstand the supernatural agencies of evil, and that the grace of God subdues the selfishness inherent in the natural heart." Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 678.
Christ's work. "Through Christ's redeeming work the government of God stands justified. The Omnipotent One is made known as the God of love. Satan's charges are refuted, and his character unveiled. Rebellion can never again arise. Sin can never again enter the universe. Through eternal ages all are secure from apostasy. By love's self-sacrifice, the inhabitants of earth and heaven are bound to their Creator in bonds of indissoluble union."Page 26.
Discussion Questions:
| What can you say to someone who says, "I gave my heart
to Christ, I have accepted His atoning death in my behalf, and I seek to
obey Him to the best of my God-given ability, but I still feel no peace"?
Are there any issues dividing your local church? If so, what can you do, as a class, to help foster unity?
As a class, go back over the verses listed in Thursday's lesson about what has been done for us "in Christ." Have each person pick one aspect that means the most to them and explain why they deem it so important.
|I N S I D E Story
|The Missing Exams
by J. H. ZACHARY
As many as 700 Adventist students study at the state university in Butari, Rwanda. The Adventist church in the area is too far away and too small for the students to attend. So the Adventist students worship in the university's stadium on Sabbath morning.
Adventists are well known in Rwanda, and most of the professors at the university accommodate Adventist students when giving their exams. But occasionally visiting professors from other French-speaking countries are not so generous.
Nyira and Irene were seniors at the university. One of their required courses was being taught by a visiting professor. As exam time neared, the students studied fiercely, for their grade depended entirely on the final exam. But when the exam schedule was posted, the exam for this course fell on Sabbath. The girls went to see the professor and asked to take the exam on a different day.
"No," the professor answered abruptly. "You must take the examination with the other students."
The girls prayed for two days, and then they returned to request a change in their exam date again. This time the professor was even more harsh than the first time. Friendly students who knew their dilemma counseled them. "Surely your God will understand. You ought to take the exam."
But the girls refused. "Even if we must take the entire class again, we will not dishonor God's Sabbath." Early on Sabbath morning, the girls slipped out of the dormitory and into the forest nearby to pray. They returned to the school stadium in time for Sabbath School.
After church ended, Nyira and Irene walked back to their dormitory. On the way they met some of their classmates, returning from the examination hall. "Your God surely does love you," they said. "The examination has been rescheduled."
The girls listened, amazed, as they learned that the other students waited from 8:00 until 10:00, but their professor never came. Finally a teacher appeared and told the students that they could not find the examinations, and the exam would have to be rescheduled.
Nyira and Irene rejoiced that God had overruled the stubborn professor and showed a classroom of students that He does care for His children.
Until his death, J. H. ZACHARY coordinated outreach among the Jews and Muslims in the North American Division.
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Oktoberfest is a fun celebration that actually began in Germany toward the end of September and ended the first Sunday in October. The first Oktoberfest was a very festive occasion that took place in 1810. If you have a yen for the juicy details, you can read about the grand historical and celebratory event at Vegetarians in Paradise.
For now, I content myself with the thought that the entire month of October brings such beautiful, freshly harvested foods to the market that I plan on incorporating them into some tantalizing dishes and partying all month long.
There are probably hundreds of ways to make potato salad. Traditionally, this age-old favorite party salad is dressed with mayo, a rather fatty ingredient. In an effort to reduce the fat content and still create an appealing potato salad with satisfying flavor, I ditched the mayo completely and turned to cider vinegar instead.
Sound weird? It's actually a handy little trick I picked up many years ago. As soon as the potatoes are cooked and drained in a colander, I transfer them to a bowl and pour the apple cider vinegar over them. I toss gently with a wooden spoon to make sure all the potatoes get the cider bath. What takes place at that moment is that the cider vinegar gives the potatoes an instant infusion of a very pleasing tang.
Then, all the potato salad needs is a little salt and pepper, if you like, and some crunchy veggies. I decided to combine my end-of-the-summer tomatoes and bulbous bell peppers in a potato salad that would reflect the stunning harmony of the autumn season's dazzling colors.
And, oh! I forgot one more little ingredient, tempeh bacon, that adds so much to the Octoberfest theme and to the overall flavor. The grand result is a gorgeous potato salad that's also deliciously flavor-drenched.
The salad is also good keeper that can be made a day ahead or enjoyed as a leftover that still retains bright beauty and lusty flavor. One big cautionary note–don't overcook the potatoes (like I sometimes do when I have too many things going at the same time!) or you'll have mushy potato salad!
Yield: 5 to 6 servings
2 pounds Red or White Rose potatoes, scrubbed, cut into bite-size chunks
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
6 to 8 green onions, chopped
1 (8-ounce) package tempeh bacon, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste
1/4 bunch parsley, for garnish
1. Put the potatoes and onion in a 4-quart saucepan with water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt and cover the pan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook until just fork tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. While the potatoes are still hot, pour the vinegar into the bowl and toss well with a wooden spoon.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, green onions, and tempeh and toss gently.
4. Add the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and adjust the seasonings to taste. Transfer to an attractive serving bowl and garnish with the parsley.


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