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The tussle between Murray and opposite number Aaron Smith lit up last week's second Test, with both scoring tries before the All Blacks won the game with a late Dan Carter drop goal.
That 22-19 defeat was a marked improvement on an opening 42-10 hammering and Kiss believes the service provided to Murray was a key factor.
"Conor, in the previous game, was on the back end of a quality of ball that was just not good enough," said Kiss. "Our breakdown work wasn't poor but it wasn't consistently effective.
"Our ball carrying and the service we gave, not just to Conor, was not as good as we would have liked. We got a bit better at the weekend."
He added: "Conor is a fantastic sponge who always wants to improve his game. What we saw at the weekend was just another layer.
"Was it a defining game for him? No. Every game is a defining moment but I think he found another part to his game and that will serve him going forward.
"I think the big challenge is to make this next game, this next opportunity, something that builds on that."
The final Test in Hamilton on Saturday is shaping up to, once again, be a battle of attrition and Kiss feels the squad has benefited from the 'inspiring' surroundings of Queenstown, where Ireland are based for five days.
They will be without Gordon D'Arcy, who shored up the midfield area in the second Test but has returned home with a calf injury, but Kiss played down the Leinster centre's absence.
Kiss said: "I wouldn't say it was anything to do with personnel and that is not taking anything away from Gordon. I think he has been brilliant for us.
"The truth is that the All Blacks are a fantastic team and the way that they open up space for their backs and their loosies (back row) is a hallmark of their game. They just couldn't get that purchase in the game the way they would have liked.
"The likes of Aaron Smith, Conrad (Smith) and Sonny Bill Williams, they couldn't quite get the game they would have liked but they just kept coming, that's for sure."
A stirring Test got the Christchurch crowd fired up, which Kiss felt was testament to his team's efforts.
He said: "We are in the coaches' box and you can't hear it all the time but when you opened the door and heard the noise, the fans were chanting 'All Blacks, All Blacks'. I haven't heard that for a long time.
"It was an intimate stadium and they certainly felt it was a ridgey didge, or a fair dinkum, Test match and they were totally engaged in it.
"They played well but they couldn't break us. It was fantastic, what the boys did, but unfortunately you want to win and that is the taste that is left in your mouth."
However, he called for a rule change concerning missed drop goals following Carter's late winner.
Kiss, who has responsibility for the Irish backs division, was unhappy that the New Zealand fly-half was gifted a second chance to land the winning points.
Referee Nigel Owens awarded a five-metre scrum to the All Blacks after Carter's first attempt at a game-clincher was deflected wide then touched down, behind the posts, by Eoin Reddan.
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"That shouldn't have been their advantage. They went through it and missed it as we were good enough to stop it.
"It is like a tackle. If we tackled him there, trying to attempt a field goal, but we tackled him before it, we would get the ball back. But that doesn't happen. That's probably a law (the International Rugby Board) could look at."
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Q & A with Shirley Camp, University Extension
Interviewee: Shirley Camp, Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Extension
Please describe your job title and a description of your job related activities.
My job title is University of Illinois Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness. My mission is to bring research-based information to the residents of Illinois.
What has been your educational and career path?
I have a BS in Vocational Home Economics Education from Western Illinois University; an MS in Extension Education from the University of Illinois; completed an AP4 program and the University of New Mexico to become a registered dietitian.
I have always been an AP – I started with University of Illinois Extension in 1971 as an Assistant Adviser for Home Economics in Henry County. Over the years I have worked in Carroll and McDonough Counties and now at the Macomb Extension Center and have moved up the ranks to a Level III.
Shirley's Career Path at the University of Illinois
How has your degree aided you in your current job?
My degree in education has been extremely valuable because I have a solid base in educational methods. Dietetics and all of the nutrition classes increased my competencies and range of knowledge to work with clientele in improving their health and well-being.
Are you in a career that you never imagined yourself being in?
Dietetics has always been my career goal. One of the biggest surprises is that I really like technology and would likely have pursued a career in that field had I been in school more recently.
What sparked your interest to pursue your current career?
I started cooking in 4-H when I was 10 years old and before that with my grandmother. I have always liked cooking and experimenting with foods and how the body utilizes nutrients.
What do you enjoy most about working at the U of I?
University of Illinois Extension has been a profession where every day is unique. I work with people, have the freedom to create programs, and Extension offers educational opportunities to help staff keep current.
What is the most exciting part of your job?
The variety of activities that I am involved in – every day is different. The science of nutrition is always changing and being connected to the University of Illinois helps Extension staff remain current.
What is the most challenging part about your job?
As with other organizations and businesses throughout the state and nation we are trying to do more with less….so trying to provide educational programs and materials can be a challenge. Travel sometimes is difficult because "windshield time" takes away from teaching time. How do you deal with such challenges? I have learned that we need to realize there are only so many hours that we can work and we have to set priorities. Since I work in 16 or so counties, making sure each county receives programs is key.
What do you enjoy the most about the work you do?
Working with people and seeing that we can make a difference in their lives.
What has been the most memorable/rewarding job experience so far (i.e. a breakthrough in an experiment, providing guidance to a grateful student, etc.)?
Working with youth audiences. In my current position, I have the opportunity to judge 4-H projects that youth have made. In this capacity I get to see firs- hand the influence that we have on youth.
What are some challenges that you had to overcome in your current role?
Probably the greatest challenge currently is being able to cover the larger geographic area that I am assigned to. As we lose Educators to retirement, trying to maintain the presence throughout the state has become more and more difficult. Also, letting go of some successful projects to make way for new ones can sometimes be difficult. Knowing when a program has run its course.
What are some things you learned about your working style that you were not aware of before?
I can be a leader. Growing up I would say that I was more quiet and found public speaking to be somewhat difficult. Probably my family and friends would not believe that today, but I have learned to give presentations with ease while still being concerned that I am being understood.
How did you wind up at the University of Illinois at U-C?
Since I had been a member of 4-H for 10 years and had attended many contests and activities on campus, Extension had always been an organization that my family and I were involved in. When I pursued a degree in Vocational Home Economics Education, I knew I was prepared to teach either in the classroom or as an Extension professional. After completing student teaching, I found Extension to be a better fit for me at that point in my life. Extension is based at land-grant universities, and that is how I found my way to working for University of Illinois.
Why did you choose to work at U of I instead of other Universities?
Extension has always been my first love and being from a farm in Illinois I wanted to work in Illinois.
How long have you been with the University?
38 years.
What does your job continue to teach YOU?
I am continually learning about people, their differences, and their need for information. Through my years with University of Illinois Extension I have learned the different ways people like to learn – some like to read the information, others like to see something done in front of them, while others process information better through participatory learning. Being able to adapt educational materials to the audience and to read various participants has helped me become a better teacher.
What do you continue to learn each day (work/non-work related)?
That there are only 24 hours each day and it is my job to balance professional time with personal and family time.
Does your job allow you to work in collaborative groups?
Yes – in my current position I am a member of the Nutrition and Wellness Team. The professionals I work with each bring different things to the table and by combining our skills, we have worked to develop some of the most outstanding Extension programming in the country. The Team has won awards for programs such as a Food Safety Five-Hour Refresher Course and our programming in diabetes. I have also been given the opportunity to work with on-campus professors, assisting with research and in doing so have been afforded the opportunity to be included in poster presentations at national meetings.
What motto do you live by?
One of my teaching philosophies is to separate the need to know from the nice to know. Start out the education with the information that clientele need to know and add the "nice to know" as appropriate. Sometimes we get too wordy and the real information gets lost.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
At this point in time, in five years I will likely be retired but still teaching in some capacity whether as a volunteer or in local communities.
Can you tell us something interesting about yourself that very few may know about?
My secret ambition is to write something (fiction) and have it published.
In your opinion, what sets you apart from your colleagues/what makes you unique?
I have been told that writing is my forte – that I have the ability to put information together into a logical sequence. Since much of the work in Extension includes materials that are either printed or placed online, this ability has been helpful to me.
Have you implemented a new project/program in your department that you are proud of and would like to tell us about?
On project that I have been working on is implementing Diabetes Cooking Schools in the counties I serve. While I am not the developer of the materials, I have encouraged the counties to offer this method of teaching diabetes management. A recent class participant wrote to me telling me that the Diabetes Cooking School is one of the best programs she has participated in. This program allows participants to actually do the food preparation under supervision, and teaches them that adding their own "special touches" increases calorie and carbohydrate content. It also teaches them the importance of portion control in diabetes management.
Have you won any awards that you'd like us to know about (academic or non-academic)?
I have received the Distinguished Service Award and the Continued Excellence Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences as well as from the Illinois Affiliate; and I have received the Distinguished Service Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi and the Illinois Chapter.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to travel around the area and visit some of the historic places. Illinois has so much to offer and is rich in history.
What are some of your hobbies, interests, volunteering activities?
My hobbies include quilting, knitting, anything that I can be creative in. I would like to do more photography and travel more – these are things I plan to do in the future. As time permits, I plan to volunteer with local senior homes/hospital.
Would you like to mention anything about your family or friends?
I feel fortunate to have had parents who encouraged me to do well at whatever I have tried to do. Being raised on a farm in central Illinois, my parents and sister and brothers were all involved in 4-H work. Each of us has gone on to be successful in our careers and I believe we can attribute our success to the role models we had growing up. I also consider my Extension co-workers among my best friends and as such they have supported me and each other through the years we have worked together.
What do you like to do with your family?
Family get-togethers with our extended families are great. Most of us live close-by (at least part of the year) which makes it easy for us to get together. My mother is still living independently and I help her with her shopping and other activities that enable her to do so. We all support each other and keep in contact which I believe is important in today's world.
Who has been the most influential person to you here at the U of I?
After much consideration, I would say that Dr. Violet Malone, former U of I Extension faculty, was one of the most encouraging individuals I have ever met. Without a doubt, she encouraged and enabled me to complete my Masters program when I doubted my own abilities to do so. I still miss seeing her! Others who have been influential include the Nutrition Specialists Dr. Robert Reber, Dr. Karen Chapman-Novakofski, and Dr. Robin Orr, who have all in some way contributed to helping me be a better educator. I owe each of them a big thank-you! Dr. Orr served as a mentor and cheerleader – she will be missed by the Nutrition Community and University of Illinois Extension.
Have you taken any classes at the University?
I received my Masters of Extension Education from the University of Illinois which was accomplished by distance and on-campus classes. In the late 70's Extension's new technology was a "telenet" system which enabled us to listen to professors via a kind of party-line telephone network. This enabled me to take classes when I was living in northern Illinois and was a great way to work on my degree. At that time professors also traveled out to some areas to teach and I was involved in those classes also.
Have you participated in any professional development activities?
University of Illinois Extension has always supported involvement in professional development through conferences and classes. I have taken advantage of several training sessions over the years to learn computer skills, enhance my knowledge in nutrition, and many other similar activities.
Do you serve on any campus committees?
I serve on Extension committees. I have served on the annual conference committee, paraprofessional committee, and am currently serving on the computer and technology committee. These committees plan educational opportunities for Extension staff.
Can you recommend any career development activities on campus for other APs to try?
My best suggestion is that each person takes advantage of the activities available to them. You never know when something you have learned will be of benefit.
What are your suggestions to get APs involved in on-campus activities?
Since I have always worked in the field, I know better the activities available to those of us in Extension. Being involved in any work-related activity affords you the opportunity to meet and network with others both in and outside your field of expertise. This can help you broaden your perspectives in your work.
Has networking with individuals outside/inside your department aided you in your job progression?
Definitely. Networking with faculty on-campus as well as Extension Staff has been a wonderful aid to helping me work in the field for 38 years. Individuals both at the University of Illinois and other educational institutions have helped give me a greater understanding of planning educational programs that meet the needs of our clientele.
Do you agree that knowing people at the U of I is one of the most beneficial parts of working for such a large University?
We have an outstanding opportunity through those we work with; they are our best supporters, our friends, and frequently become our "family." And a benefit of all of this is that they provide encouragement when you need it and praise when you do a job well.


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At a forum held by the Univision broadcasting network in September, President Obama said the most important lesson he'd learned in his first term was that "you can't change Washington from the inside; you can only change it from the outside." That helps explain why he has issued a barrage of public statements and made a slew of appearances in the past week aimed at persuading congressional Republicans to cancel looming across-the-board cuts in federal spending, rather than meeting with congressional leaders to hammer out a deal.
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ASHLEY WESTWOOD admits hes still pinching himself after the maddest six months of his life.
Aston Villas rising star is catching his breath after seeing life as he knew it tipped on its head.
On May 27, Westwood helped seal Crewe Alexandras astonishing rise from 18th in League Two to a Wembley
play-off final victory over Cheltenham.
Four days later partner Becca gave birth to their first child, a bouncing baby boy called Frankie.
A £2m move to Villa followed and now the midfielder finds himself mixing it with his midfield heroes.
The 23-year-old prepares to face Arsenal today still wondering whether it is all some kind of dream.
Westwood said: Its been a whirlwind summer in every sense of the word. Everything thats happened to me takes some believing, but Im loving every minute of it and never want it to stop.
Not bad for a player who came close to being released by Crewe and who admits his deliberately unflashy style was never going to catch the eye quite as easily as big pal Nick Powell.
Powell landed a £6m move to Old Trafford just weeks before Westwood got his big-time break and the two exchanged texts this week as the 19-year-old was out in Galatasary with United.
Westwood adds: Nick was always nailed on for a big move whereas I wasnt really one of the up-and-coming stars like he was.
I dont think Crewe thought I was going to be good enough, but I got my head down and worked hard and its really paid off.
Hard to imagine that it wasnt that long ago when Westwood wouldnt have been the automatic choice for best player in his own family.
Dad Kev, who is Crewes electrician, was an accomplished non-league player with Stafford Rangers while older brother Lee was tipped for big things at Crewe before injury shattered his dreams.
Westwood adds: My family background has helped me and thats why my feet are well and truly on the ground.
I used to stand in the old run-down shed watching Crewe with my dad.
He comes to watch me whenever he can. Crewe understand and they let him sneak off and just hope the lights
dont fail.
My brother was an England triallist and what happened to him is always in the back of my mind.
When we played United he had tears in his eyes just watching me out there with the likes of Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick.
I think in a way hes living his dream through me and hes been brilliant.
Westwood adds: Its really weird. Carrick is the player Ive based my game on.
I was in the tunnel before the game and I looked to my left and I was standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of
Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.
It was just crazy. For one brief moment I though, Am I dreaming this?
But the funny thing is that the minute you step out there you just cut it all out.
It could frighten you to death. Even with the massive crowd, you only hear the noise when youre taking a quick breather.
Westwood is only sure of one thing hes addicted to the feeling and wants more of it.
He said: No disrespect, but I dont want to be going back to the likes of Accrington Stanley.
Right now its United one week, Man City the next and now Arsenal. Its just fantastic.
The only disappointment Ive had was not getting Scholes shirt after our game with United.
I asked for it but because they were the special commemorative poppy ones, they had been put aside for charity. I was gutted.
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One of my earliest, most memorable mistakes happened when I was twelve years old. Metal work was one of my least favorite subjects at school, and one of the worst projects we had to do was create a metal sculpture of a man. We had an example to draw from, and the idea was that after ten weeks of class we'd all have created something similar to what the teacher had shown us.
So, week ten arrives and I am in the final stages of the project, just fixing a few details with a hammer, when I accidentally knock the sculpture's head off. Instantly filled with panic, I decide the best thing to do is to switch my project with a friend's while he's away from his worktable.
As you can imagine, my friend was shocked when he returned. He then told the teacher, who stopped the whole class. Parents began to show up, but no one was allowed to leave until the perpetrator owned up. Only after much time had passed and the guilt became overwhelming did I put my hand up in front of the whole class (and several parents) and accept my punishment: two weeks of detention.
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Just as in my experience in school, it is difficult for most adults to "own up" to mistakes in the workplace. Whether you are a front-line employee or the president of the country, have messed up a small project or are behind a billion-dollar financial scandal like the ongoing one at Barclays bank, the ego instinctually tries to cover up or ignore mistakes, putting up defensive walls, and deflecting failure to someone or something else.
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Procedure: Facial Rejuvenation
Cosmetic Concern: 47-year-old man who is interested in facial rejuvenation. He was looking for minimal down time alternatives.
1. Bilateral eyebrow ptosis
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Procedure: Buccal Fat Surgery
Cosmetic Concern: 26-year-old desires a more refined facial appearance.
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Procedure: Lower Face and Neck Liposuction
Cosmetic Concern: 43-year-old woman concerned about facial sagging along the jaw line and a neck cord.
Her jowling makes her look older. The laxity in the neck created a small cord under the chin. The eyes look tired because of descent of the eyebrow soft tissue.
The best option for her is a lower face lift. However, down time was her primary consideration. Therefore, a lower face and neck liposuction through tiny incisions was chosen as the best compromise. To further refine the result, the midline neck muscles were trimmed through a small incision just under the chin and sewn together to prevent the neck cord from reforming. The procedure was performed in the office under local anesthesia. She was back to work in just 5 days.
Procedure: Facial Rejuvenation
Cosmetic Concern: 66-year-old woman who is interested in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation.
1. Bilateral eyebrow ptosis
2. Herniated orbital fat
3. Laxity of the lower face
4. Double chin
1. Eyelid surgery
2. Lower face and neck liposuction
Discussion: A lower face lift is a very powerful surgery. However, some people do not wish to have the down time. Often less invasive procedures can help achieve many of the goals. During your consultation with Dr. Steinsapir, he will explore with you the best options and develop a plan that meets your needs.
Procedure: Facial Rejuvenation
Cosmetic Concern: 58-year-old man who is concerned about looking fresher and younger.
1. Forehead wrinkles
2. Severe eyebrow ptosis
3. Herniated lower eyelid orbital fat
4. Midface ptosis
5. Facial wrinkles
6. Neck cords
1. Endoscopic forehead lift
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Discussion: Note that his surgical results are very natural. He did not get all of his surgeries at once but rather had them over a period of 2 years to avoid calling attention to the fact that he was getting cosmetic surgery. He was able to ease into his new, fresher look without others being aware of what he was doing.
Procedure: Face Lift
Cosmetic Concern: 46-year-old desires a fresher, younger appearance.
1. Bilateral brow ptosis
2. Lower eyelid herniated fat
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4. Midface descent
5. Jowls
6. Neck laxity with cords
1. Endoscopic forehead lift
2. Lower eyelid surgery
3. Lower eyelid chemical peel
4. Lower face lift
Procedure: Facial Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Concern: 52-year-old woman with lower facial lines and eyebrow ptosis.
1. Aging face with eyebrow ptosis.
2. Lower facial wrinkles.
3. Neck laxity.
Endoscopic forehead lift and lower face lift. The key to a natural result is to leave the face calm, not pulled. We only have finite resources to look as good as possible. A surgery should not use these resources up. Additional procedures can always be performed if needed such as chemical peel, fat transfer, fillers such as Perlane® and Restylane®, and BOTOX® to finish a look. Her down time was 10 days. Surgery is typically performed at the UCLA Surgery Center under IV sedation.
Procedure: Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Cosmetic Concern: 52-year-old woman looking to refresh her appearance.
1. Upper eyelid ptosis.
2. Midface ptosis.
3. Laxity of the lower face.
4. Jowling.
5. Neck cords.
1. Bilateral ptosis surgery.
2. Lower neck and facelift.
Discussion: This patient was delighted with her result. She is a high level manager. When she returned to work after 8 days off, she reports that her co-workers told her that she must have had just an incredible vacation. No one was aware that she had cosmetic surgery.
Procedure: Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Cosmetic Concern: 56-year-old woman who is interested in facial rejuvenation.
1. Eyebrow ptosis.
2. Upper eyelid ptosis.
3. Lower eyelid wrinkles.
4. Lower face and neck laxity
5. Sun damaged facial skin.
1. Endoscopic forehead lift.
2. Upper eyelid surgery with ptosis repair.
3. Lower face and neck lift.
4. Full-face chemical peel.
Procedure: Facial Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Concern: 53-year-old woman with a heavy face, lower facial lines, neck cords and eyebrow ptosis.
1. Aging face with eyebrow ptosis
2. Lower facial wrinkles
3. Neck laxity
1. Endoscopic forehead lift
2. Lower face lift
3. Chemical peel
Discussion: The goal must be directed to what is appropriate for the individual. Dr. Steinsapir may review old photographs to get a sense of the desired aesthetic. Very few people want something other than to be restored to a more youthful version along the lines of their personal self-image. These results are very natural and achieved the goal of restoring her to a vision of her more youthful self.
Procedure: Face Lift
Cosmetic Concern: This 63-year-old man was dissatisfied with his face and neck. He did not like the "turkey goblet" sagging of his neck, the heaviness of his forehead, his receding hairline, or the appearance of his nose.
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1. Endoscopic forehead lift.
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4. Rhinoplasty.
Procedure: Chemical Peel and Lower Face Liposuction
Cosmetic Concern: 68-year-old woman who is unhappy with her sagging lower eyelid skin and aging face.
1. Malar festoons (bags).
2. Aging face.
3. Jowling.
1. Full-face chemical peel.
2. Lower face and neck liposuction
Discussion: Note the dramatic improvement in the quality of her skin and the contour of the lower face. She had 8 days of downtime with her procedures. She also would have benefited from a lower face lift but this patient did not want to undergo general anesthesia. All the work was performed in the office under local anesthesia.


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- n. A member of a Marxist-Leninist party.
- n. A supporter of such a party or movement.
- n. A Communard.
- n. A radical viewed as a subversive or revolutionary.
- adj. Relating to, characteristic of, or held to resemble communism or Communists.
- adj. Supporting, advocating, or serving to further communism: communist propaganda.
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- n. One who advocates and practises the doctrines of communism.
- n. An advocate of communalism; a member of a commune; a communalist.
- n. A member of a (nominally) Communist party.
- n. A person who believes the philosophy of Communism.
- adj. relating to a (nominally) Communist party.
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- n. An advocate for the theory or practice of communism.
- n. A supporter of the commune of Paris.
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- adj. relating to or marked by communism
- n. a socialist who advocates communism
- n. a member of the communist party
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WEST NORRITON Going only by the win-loss column, this has not been a successful year for the Upper Merion Vikings, who fell to Norristown 69-6 on Wednesday night to wrap up the regular season. However, head coach Marcus Johnson does not see it that way, at all.
Wrestlings not easy. Theres nothing easy about wrestling, he said. There are a lot of kids that talk the talk but theres not too many kids that actually walk the walk. Ive got a respect for these seven guys on my team this year. To not quit and to not give up, to be getting blown out 60-something-6 and to show up every Monday and to still be here, it shows a lot about them and their character.
As a further testament to the heart of this team, not only do the seven wrestlers show up every day to practice for matches that almost certainly will not have favorable outcomes, they have used the adversity to get closer as a team and as people.
These kids now, these seven, they are now becoming one, said Johnson. I see that theyre talking to each other and you can tell that this isnt just talk because theyre here. You can tell that these kids talk to each other in school and you can see that theyre starting to realize that this is what theyve got.
However, reinforcements may soon be on the way for Upper Merion, who will not be losing a single wrestler to graduation over the next two years and have a good amount of wrestlers coming up from eighth and ninth-grade to join this current crop of Vikings.
Along with the appeal of the possibility of being a freshman and being on varsity, Johnson is hopeful that the success of some of the more talented wrestlers will also make the sport more attractive to potential wrestlers, with sophomore 126-pounder Sean Ginsburg, who notched Upper Merions lone victory on Wednesday night with a second period fall, leading the way.
Whats going to help us with these next two grades is that we have somebody like a Ginsburg, who has some talent and he can showcase his talent, said Johnson. When kids see a good kid, they get interested.
For his part, Ginsburg has already stepped up to assume that leadership role, working out with the other wrestlers on the time and demonstrating whatever he can. He also remains optimistic that the team will continue to improve in the coming years.
I try to help them all. Were trying stuff at different practices, said Ginsburg. Next year, well have some eighth-graders, so hopefully well have some freshmen to help build the team.
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St. Paul teaches that the time between Adam and Moses was a unique dispensation.
Therefore as sin came into the world through one man and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all men sinned - sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sins were not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come. (Rom 5:12-14).Here is the line of thought, after Adam men were sinning and they died, but sin was not "counted" because the law had not been given. I think the reference to Moses in v. 14 reveals that "law" here means the Law of Moses. What is this supposed to mean?
If I may take a stab at it, St. Paul sees a connection to the probation and failure of Adam with the probation and failure of Israel at the time of Moses. In a sense, Israel recapitulates Adam's failure. The High Priest, the priests, the Levites, and all the Israelites are New Adams. The Tabernacle/Temple is a New Eden. These New Adams fail and so God removes them from their New Eden by destroying the Temple in 586 B.C.
By sin "counting" or "not counting", St. Paul refers to probationary periods where covenant fidelity fails. Adam's sin "counted" because it brought sin and death into the world. Sin under the Law of Moses "counted" because it revealed Israel was unable to bring "light to the nations" and universal devotion to the God of Israel.
It is not that men between Adam and Moses were not guilty of their sins because they hadn't heard of the Law of Moses. On the contrary, God judged men at the flood for their sins because of their guilt. No, men were culpable of their sins on account of natural law and their consciences bearing witness to that law (see Rom 1-3). Here, "sin counting" has to do with the possibility of universal redemption, or in the case of Adam and Israel, universal darkness.


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Commerce Secretary nominee Gary Locke, whose job would include approving sensitive exports to China, has performed legal work for companies doing business with Beijing and was forced to refund several political donations that he received in the 1990s from key figures in a Chinese influence-buying investigation.
The former Washington state governor is expected to face questions about both issues during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Senate aides and an Obama administration official familiar with the vetting told The Washington Times.
Mr. Locke was the first Chinese-American to become governor when Washington state voters elected him in 1996, and he served two terms. Since leaving the governor's mansion in 2005, Mr. Locke has been working with the Seattle law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP as part of its China practice, which has offices in Shanghai.
On its Web page, www.dwt.com, the law firm says it has represented several state-run Chinese companies, including China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Shipping as well as the Bank of China, BankOne, Boeing Co., Freightliner, Ford Motor Co., General Electric Capital Corp. and Microsoft Corp.
John A. Shaw, who held senior posts at the Defense, State and Commerce departments overseeing export controls and technology transfers from 1992 to 2004, said senators should question nominees about their past fundraising and views on high-technology transfers to nations such as China.
"Commerce has total control over all dual-use technology and if there is a decision to open the commercial floodgates to China, Locke will be able to steamroll any military concerns coming from State and Defense," Mr. Shaw said in an interview.
Meanwhile, President Obama on Tuesday issued a waiver of a 1999 defense export-control law that will allow the transfer of U.S. high-technology goods to China. Mr. Obama stated in a notice to Congress that fine-grain graphite and aircraft composite gear will not "measurably improve [China's] missile and space launch capabilities."
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Mr. Locke declined to comment while his nomination is pending. White House spokesman Ben LaBolt said Mr. Locke predominately worked for law clients who were U.S. companies doing business in China and the administration is confident he can avoid any conflicts of interests.
"As governor of the state of Washington and later as an attorney representing U.S. companies, Gary Locke opened markets and created opportunities for American businesses overseas critical experience for any commerce secretary," Mr. LaBolt said.
"We are confident that Governor Locke will be able to continue to advocate on behalf of American businesses and workers while at the same time adhering to the administrations ethics policy," he said.
As for the Clinton-era donations that Mr. Locke received from sources connected to the Chinese influence-peddling investigation, Mr. LaBolt said the nominee had long since refunded the money and was never implicated in any wrongdoing by congressional or Justice Department investigators.
Mr. Locke is Mr. Obama's third choice for commerce secretary. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a Democrat, withdrew from consideration after it was revealed that a grand jury is investigating illegal contracting in the state, and Sen. Judd Gregg, New Hampshire Republican, withdrew over policy disputes with the administration.
Mr. Locke is not a registered lobbyist at Davis Wright, but the firm has made millions lobbying for several U.S. companies and also is registered as a foreign lobbyist.
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