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As a teacher who is an innovative and outspoken advocate for education and educators, and who takes his profession very seriously, I have only one thing to say to Jeff Bliss and his now historic rant: Bravo, Jeff.
On April 25 -- Thursday evening -- American icon and humble hero George W. Bush took one small step for man, one slip-and-fall for humanity as he reen...
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Cutting tax rates won't restore jobs and prosperity. We should be talking about the investments that will work, starting with preschool.
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What is real school reform? When educators and policymakers see a school district in crisis, I wonder what they think about. When the "big-shot" stake...
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Amid the mish-mash of potential presidential contenders at last weekend's Conservative Political Action Conference, pundit Ann Coulter didn't disappoint her supporters by brandishing once again the language of racialist politics.
As long as the right keeps doing what it keeps doing, the great conservative crack-up will bring two big winners: Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.
I previewed the highly-anticipated findings of the "Growth and Opportunity" project by the GOP. It is estimated that 71 percent of Latinos, 73 percent of Asians and 93 percent of African-Americans voted for President Obama last November.
Policy-wise, the GOP is an entity that literally lacks any new ideas, has no interest in governing and has rejected all of its own policy positions from as recently as early 2008.
In order to take the White House in 2016, the GOP must win traditionally blue states like New York and New Jersey to amass the electoral votes necessary to win the presidency. Only a guy like Christie, not Miami's Rubio or Louisiana's Jindal, can achieve this.
The majority of us would be outraged by, and would not stand for, the same slandering of Asian, black, female, gay, elderly, or disabled Americans. Why, then, do we tolerate those who focus the same vitriol on people who are overweight?


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Wi-Fi is available in the main office area, to the south and the west.
This 46.6-acre Designated Urban Wilderness Area is a magnificent example of cypress and mixed cypress forest. Cypress trees 250 years old and 100 feet tall are common in the park, which also includes a scenic lake. Relatively undisturbed buffer areas of thick wild coffee, ferns, dahoon holly, cabbage palm, oak, and red maple shield the park, which is part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, from surrounding developed areas, making this a little oasis of nature just minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale and Atlantic Ocean beaches. A soda machine and ice are available at the park office.
Campground: Easterlin is known for its heavily wooded campground, which features 55 sites; 45 are full-hookup RV sites and 10 are tent sites.
All RV sites are equipped with:
The 10 tent sites are all equipped with:
There are also two restrooms with heated showers in the campground area. Pets must be registered at check-in and must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet at all times when not inside the RV or tent. There is a two-pet limit per campsite, with proof of current vaccinations and appropriate licenses required. (For campers with pets, the City of Oakland Park's Oakland Bark dog park is within walking distance of Easterlin.)
Potential campers should be aware that the campground is near a railroad, and train noise is common during the night and early-morning hours.
See Easterlin campground map.
The campground is open year round but is especially busy from November through April; reservations are strongly recommended. A two-night deposit is required. When reserving a site, please advise us of the following:
Fees are based on residency, with residents of the tricounty area (Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties) receiving a discount. A driver's license and utility bill are acceptable as proof of residency.
Other restrictions: Only one camping unit is permitted per site. Regular stays are limited to 14 nights. Site fee includes one camping unit, one vehicle for transportation, and four people. Extra-person fee applies to each additional person 6 years of age and over and is limited to four additional persons. More than a total of eight persons is not permitted. There is no charge for children 5 years of age and under.
Quiet hours are from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Only reported guests are permitted in campsites. Guests not registered as campers are subject to a weekend and holiday gate entry fee and must vacate the campground by 11 p.m. All park facilities close at dusk. Campers are restricted to the campground from dusk until 8 a.m. (except for travel to and from the front gate via the roadway). Campsites are not rented for parties or barbecues.
Primitive Youth Camping: The primitive campground area is set aside for the use of nonprofit organizations and is NOT available for family camping. All interested nonprofit organizations must book a reservation one week prior to the date of use. A fee will be charged per day/night - $1.50 plus tax per child and $2.50 plus tax per adult (18 and up). Youth-to-adult ratio must be no more than 10 youths to one adults. Group size is limited to 100. Only tent camping is permitted in this area. Reservations can be made by calling 954-357-5190.
Environmental and Scouting Programs: Getting people of all ages involved in the appreciation of nature is the focus of many of the programs at Easterlin Park. Opportunities include activities for boy and girl scouts, children's programs, school field trips, private group tours, and more. Call Katherine Hendrickson at 954-357-5113 for more details and to make reservations.
Woodland Nature Trail: Runs approximately one mile through the cypress forest.
Disc Golf Course: 18 holes. Free, although you must bring your own gear. The park will provide course maps and score cards.
You can also download a printable disc golf scorecard (PDF).
The Disc Glow Golf & Camping Experience: Weekends, June 21-23, July 19-21, and August 16-18 - Check-in: Friday, 3 p.m. Checkout: Sunday, 1 p.m. - $50 per site for up to four campers - Preregistration required. For more information, call the park at 954-357-5190.
Playground: One covered playground is available.
Picnic Shelter: One medium picnic shelter (capacity 41-60) with grills, water, electricity, and picnic tables. Reservations are required.
Picnic Tables/Grills: Freestanding picnic tables with grills are located near the playground and throughout the park and are available free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Horseshoes: Equipment available at the park office.
Volleyball: Bring your own equipment.
If you're interested in volunteering at Easterlin Park, please visit the Parks and Recreation Division's main Volunteers Web page for more information.
Volunteer Application Packet
EcoAction Days - October through May: Volunteer workdays help keep our natural areas clear of garbage and invasive plants. They're held on the fourth Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed-toe shoes are required, and long pants and long sleeves are suggested. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, hats, sunscreen, insect repellent, and drinking water. Ages 13 to 17 must have a parent or guardian's signature on the registration form prior to participating. Volunteers under the age of 13 may participate, but only if accompanied by a parent or guardian. High school students can use the hours from these workdays toward their required community service hours. Check the volunteer Web page for the latest workday registration form. Preregister by calling Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100.
A Little History: Broward County's first inland regional park was originally acquired in 1944, when it was known as Cypress Park because of the distinctive trees that cover much of the area. The park opened to the public in January 1965 and was later named after John D. Easterlin, a Broward County commissioner who was characterized as independent and outspoken. Easterlin died in 1968. (Photo courtesy of the Broward County Historical Commission)
Easterlin Park1000 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309Phone: 954-357-5190Fax: 954-357-5191Email: email@example.com

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I love José Pizarro's food. Spanish tapas through and through, his cooking is soulful and delicious, simply yet refined. My favourite of his restaurants is his flagship self-named José on Bermondsey Street. The food is not only fabulous and reasonably priced, but the restaurant also has a wonderful intimate feel to it. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed his second restaurant Pizarro as well (also on Bermondsey Street), but the original is a pretty special place. And it's not just me who enjoys José's food. His restaurants have also won a string of awards including Newcomer of the Year 2012 and Restaurant of the Year 2012 from Food and Travel Magazine, and Restaurant of the Year 2012 from The World Food Awards.
Chef Pizarro recently teamed up with Barcelona's renowned cava brand, Codorníu, to launch a special Great British Tapas Project. A nationwide survey was commissioned by Codorníu cava to determine the UK's top five most-loved dishes. José was then to transform these much loved British dishes into tapas with a Spanish twist.
So in order of preference, the top five dishes most loved by the British are roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, apple crumble and custard, fish and chips, a full English and shepherd's pie. With these results, José managed to come up with some amazing gems at the launch of The Great British Tapas project at Pizarro Restaurant earlier this week.
The roast beef, placed in a mini Yorkshire pudding, was cooked medium rare. It had a wonderful flavour, was incredibly succulent and had been touched some with pimentón for added flair.


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Online GPA Data in Lower Secondary SchoolsNormann Andersen, Kim; Zinner Henriksen, Helle; Medaglia, Rony; Hjerrild Carlsen, Mathilde; Sløk, Camilla (Frederiksberg, 2012)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Despite ten years of direct regulation, our study of Danish lower secondary schools shows that they do not provide online access to the GPA for individual public schools (N=1,592). Using Lipsky's gate-keeping theory, we investigate the lack of data provision as indicator not only of professionals' being reluctant to accept imposed standards and control from central level (top-down) but also avoiding demands from parents (and children) on transparency and accountability (bottom-up). The lack of accessibility of grades on the web can thus be seen as a classical gate-keeping mechanism evolving in the age of information society where expectations of end-of-gatekeeping by providing accessibility and transparency using information systems has been outnumbered by classical forces of gate-keeping. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8593 Files in this item: 1
A longitudinal study of the adoption of online interactive and social media by luxury fashion brandsHansen, Rina (Turku, 2011)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Most luxury fashion brands have yet to develop a clear and focused integrated online strategy, as they have struggled with the dilemma of interacting with fans and customers online. We observed how 35 luxury fashion brands utilized social and interactive online technologies since 2006 by formulating a framework for assessing fashion websites and brand controlled social media sites. Our findings illustrate that the observed luxury brands have increased their adoption of social and interactive digital technologies since 2006, and that with the help of Web 2.0 technologies fashion brands can create an immersing and innovative environment online.The findings also have relevance for practitioners, as the developed 8C framework can function as a checklist for fashion brand website creation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8528 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: IT1 is likely to be as important to the way companies will organize in the future as electricity was to the industrial revolution. IT will revolutionize entire industries and markets. IT will create new types of organizations that will surpass and outsmart traditional organizations. This has been predicted for more than a decade. But now it is happening especially in the music, newspaper and publishing industries, and shall see it even more pronounced in these sectors in the future. But it will not be limited to these industries; it will influence all types of industry and government organizations. Already today, we see many examples of innovative organizational designs, enhancing organizational effectiveness and competitiveness. The paper will briefly discuss the potential of future IT developments, and will proceed to give a short theoretical background for why we see a growth in IT-facilitated new organizational forms. A couple of interesting organizational design will be mentioned, before we proceed to making the argument that any business process in principle may be reengineered, centralized or outsourced in one way or other. Interesting examples will be presented. We suggest that future IT will have such a profound impact on organizational structure going far beyond the traditional 'virtual organization' that it calls for a new organizational concept, which we have chosen to label the "Ambient Organization'. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8428 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: This paper argues that the conceptualization of the human, the computer and the domain of use in competing lines of UX research have problematic similarities and superficial differences. The paper qualitatively analyses concepts and models in five research papers that together represent two influential lines of UX research: aesthetics and temporal UX, and two use situations: using a website and starting to use a smartphone. The results suggest that the two lines of UX research share a focus on users' evaluative judgments of technology, both focuses on product qualities rather than activity domains, give little details about users, and treat human-computer interaction as perception. The conclusion gives similarities and differences between the approaches to UX. The implications for theory building are indicated. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8705 Files in this item: 1
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How knowledge workers act as amateurs when using information at workConstantiou, Ioanna; Madsen, Sabine; Papazafeiropoulou, Anastasia (, 2011)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The proliferation of Internet technologies in the workspace provides tremendous possibilities for knowledge workers to access vast amounts of information from a large number of sources. The information abundance offers new opportunities which empower the knowledge worker but at the same time may create information overload. This study explores academics' information management practices, by applying a theoretical framework build on three theoretical perspectives. These involve mindfulness, sense-making, and decision-making heuristics. The theoretical framework is used to analyse diary data about three tasks: email management, communication with colleagues, and information search. Our findings show that the knowledge workers have developed their own relatively simple but seemingly suitable practices for dealing with information overload and being empowered from the abundant information available to them. The relative amateurism and professionalism of the participants are discussed and limitations of this study as well as areas for future research are delineated. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8524 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: Acquisitions are standard components of the growth strategies of many organizations. Frequently, acquisitions raise important questions concerning how and to what extent the acquisition's information technology (IT) needs to be integrated into the IT of the acquirer. We investigate how the initial conditions of business and IT alignment in the acquirer and the acquisition affect the complexity of the post-acquisition IT integration process, in acquisitions of business units by multi-business organizations. Adopting an IT alignment model for multi-business organizations, we explain the complexity of IT integration paths in two acquisitions made by the industry group Trelleborg AB. We identify four initial business and IT strategic alignment conditions where the IT integration process is a simple one-step process exploiting existing business and IT capabilities. Low compliance with these conditions leads to increased complexity because additional business and/or IT capabilities have to be developed to leverage the full potential of the acquisition. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8628 Files in this item: 1
Game piracy activity vs. metacritic scoreDrachen, Anders; Bauer, Kevin; Veitch, Robert W. D. (Frederiksberg, 2011)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The practice of illegally copying and distributing digital games is at the heart of one of the most heated and divisive debates in the international games environment, with stakeholders typically viewing it as a very positive (pirates) or very negative (the industry, policy makers). Despite the substantial interest in game piracy, there is very little objective information available about its magnitude or its distribution across game titles and game genres. This paper presents a large-scale analysis of the illegal distribution of digital game titles, which was conducted by monitoring the BitTorrent peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing protocol. The sample includes 173 games and a collection period of three months from late 2010 to early 2011. A total of 12.6 million unique peers were identified, making this the largest examination of game piracy via P2P networks to date. The ten most pirated titles encompass 5.27 million aggregated unique peers alone. In addition to genre, review scores were found to be positively correlated with the logarithm of the number of unique peers per game (p<0.05). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8501 Files in this item: 1
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Mikkelsen, Line; Hardt, Daniel; Ørsnes, Bjarne (Frederiksberg, 2011)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Overt VP anaphors like do so, do it and do the same can host a following PP (Culicover & Jackendoff (2005:285–6), Huddleston & Pullum (2002:1533), Miller (2011:5–6), Sobin (2008:150, 155–157)): (1) The House is set to take up the final version of the funding bill tomorrow. The Senate will do the same on Thursday. [COCA] (2) You have jilted two previous fiances and I expect you would do the same to me. [COCA] Using (1) to fix terminology, the ANAPHOR is do the same, the ANTECEDENT is take up the final version of the funding bill, the ORPHAN is on Tuesday, and the CORRELATE is tomorrow. Examples like (2) are of particular interest because the correlate (two previous fiances) is inside the antecedent and, consequently, the orphan and the antecedent must interact to produce the interpretation of the clause containing the anaphor. In order to arrive at the interpretation 'you would jilt me', the me of the orphan must take the place of two previous fiances inside the antecedent VP. A superficially similar situation arises with remnants of ellipsis, including pseudogapping (3), sluicing (4), and fragment answers (5). In each case, the interpretation of the ellipsis clause combines part of the antecedent with all or part of the remnant. (3) I wouldn't say that to my mother, but I would to you. (4) I know he gave the dresser away, but I don't know to who. (5) Q: Who did he give the dresser to? A: To me. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8469 Files in this item: 1
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A model of individual decisions for digital product product acquisitionVeitch, Robert W. D.; Constantiou, Ioanna (Frederiksberg, 2011)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Ten years after the fall of Napster, digital piracy remains an issue for media and software companies. While scholars often treat digital piracy as a behaviour that needs to be prevented or punished, the user's decision about how to acquire a digital product involves more than the piracy option. However, the decision between legal alternatives and piracy has received limited attention. Moreover, existing models used in piracy research emphasize some elements of the acquisition decision, but disregard other important influences. This has led to a body of literature that is fragmented and has decontextualised digital piracy by not examining how available legal alternatives are evaluated. This paper makes an attempt to address these issues and presents a model of the user's digital product acquisition decision in the context of piracy, integrating elements of previous models to reflect the decision's complexity. Specifically, we use a consumer decision-making perspective as a framework for integrating elements of previous models used in digital piracy research, including those from social psychology, business ethics, criminology, and consumer behaviour. In the model, we depict the acquisition decision as being influenced by the user's product desire, price perceptions, perceived risks, internal regulators of behaviour, resources, and product availability. Theoretical and empirical evidence from the existing literature is drawn upon in order to provide support for the elements of the model. The paper concludes with an outline for future research and a brief discussion of its contribution. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8500 Files in this item: 1
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Carton, Fergal; Hedman, Jonas; Damsgaard, jan; Tan, Kay-Ti; McCarthy, JB (Como, Ita., 2011)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This paper derives a theoretical framework for consideration of both the technologically driven dimensions of mobile payment solutions, and the associated value proposition for customers. Banks promote traditional payment instruments whose value proposition is the management of risk for both consumers and merchants. These instruments are centralised, costly and lack decision support functionality. The ubiquity of the mobile phone has provided a decentralised platform for managing payment processes in a new way, but the value proposition for customers has yet to be elaborated clearly. This inertia has stalled the design of sustainable revenue models for a mobile payments ecosystem. Merchants and consumers in the meantime are being seduced by the convenience of online and mobile payment solutions. Adopting the purchase and payment process as the unit of analysis, the current mobile payment landscape is reviewed with respect to the creation and consumption of customer value. From this analysis, a framework is derived juxtaposing customer value, related to what is being paid for, with payment integration, related to how payments are being made. The framework provides a theoretical and practical basis for considering the contribution of mobile technologies to the payments industry. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8348 Files in this item: 1
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Salling Pedersen, Allan; Bjørn-Andersen, Niels (Frederiksberg, 2011)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: ITIL has been proposed and indeed adopted by many as a framework for solving the problem of IT Service Management. It has been available for organizations for more than 10 years and initial adoption has been high. However, consultancy surveys of ITIL adoption, implementation and institutionalization show that there are only few complete and institutionalized ITIL implementations. This paper presents work in progress on a comprehensive ITIL literature review, focussing on critical success factors and benefits documented in scientific literature about ITIL implementation. Based on this, the paper presents a draft framework aiming at assisting organizations during their decisions regarding ITIL adoption, implementation and institutionalization. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8431 Files in this item: 1
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Comparing digital piracy to legal alternatives for film and musicVeitch, Robert; Constantiou, Ioanna (Frederiksberg, 2012)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Technologies enabling digital piracy have expanded the variety of options available to users when deciding how to access a product. As a result, access-mode decisions for film and music are broader than for other goods where the piracy option is not as prevalent. This paper presents a model of access-mode decisions for film and music which integrates elements of previous digital piracy models and expands upon them to reflect the decision?s complexity. We depict the access-mode decision as being influenced by the user?s product desire, price perceptions, perceived risks, internal regulators of behaviour, resources and legal availability. We test the model for film and music using causal data of access-mode decisions collected from students at two Danish universities. Our findings indicate that the economic considerations of price perception and legal availability are the most consistent factors in influencing the access-mode decision across different legal options. The paper concludes with an outline for future research. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8569 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: This paper presents findings from interpretative phenomenological interviews about the UX of interactive climate management with six growers and crop consultants. A model of UX of interactive climate management is presented. The findings are reported in a UX target table, which can be the basis for future research on UX at work in this domain. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8707 Files in this item: 1
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Abstract: User experience measurement is important for HCI research and for the in-dustry that produce interactive services and products. We want to develop a context-aware user experience measurement. In this paper, we propose a user experience measurement scale, and discuss how to validate the scale in different contexts, implement the scale in context aware prototypes, and evaluate the prototypes in real-life user contexts. The main contribution of this paper is to combine existing concepts of user experience and context-aware computing in one context aware user experi-ence measure. We are not going to develop new definitions of neither UX nor context-awareness, but simply combine the two. The background for our paper is the importance of enabling organizations to provide high quality interactive experiences to customers and citizens; to empower citizens in our emerging digital societies to assess and be critical towards interactive solutions presented to them; and to support HCI re-searchers and others with reliable and valid instruments to score, compare, and analyse user experience. We focus on measurement of UX in the shopping context(s). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8706 Files in this item: 1
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A Strategic Analysis FrameworkJetzek, Thorhildur; Avital, Michel; Bjørn-Andersen, Niels (Frederiksberg, 2012)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Government data has been accumulated for centuries in protected repositories and registries as public record and a matter of civil order. Recently, the Open Government Data (OGD) movement has emerged as a group that focuses on facilitating open access to government data. Proponents of OGD initiatives argue that it can strengthen democracy and improve government through increased participation, collaboration and transparency. OGD advocates are also motivated by its potential contribution to greater productivity and economic growth through increased government efficiency and the creation of new businesses and services. However, as most OGD initiatives are relatively recent, the key questions regarding the value propositions and return on investment of these initiatives remain unanswered. In this theory development paper, we propose a strategic options framework that offers criteria for generating and prioritizing OGD initiatives. The framework can guide structured analysis of the economic and social impacts of OGD with an emphasis on its value propositions for both the public and private sectors. Building on a literature review and fieldwork-based anecdotal evidence, we expect OGD initiatives to generate value and substantial returns through increased transparency, efficiency of government activities, citizen participation and entrepreneurial activity. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8621 Files in this item: 1
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In this series, David Buller pays careful attention to the original language and cultural context of Genesis 2, revealing that our responsibility to care for creation is a sacred task given to us by God, not merely a modern secular activity. By taking Scripture seriously, we learn that we have a God-given mandate to be diligent stewards of His creation.
Katharine Hayhoe: Evangelical Christian, Climate Scientist
As an Evangelical and a scientist, Katharine Hayhoe is already a member of a rare breed. As a climate change researcher who is also married to an evangelical Christian pastor, she is nearly one of a kind.
Series: From the Dust
In this series, Ryan Pettey offers several clips from his powerful documentary "From the Dust". This feature-length film is divided up into various sections, each of which wrestles with the difficult problems that arise when reconciling Scripture with the theory of evolution. A light of hope dawns on the science-faith conversation, however, as scientists and theologians engage in honest dialogue about tough issues such as the interpretation of Genesis, the nature of the Fall, and the idea of random design. Their profound insights are sure to enlighten all minds, raise deeper questions, and provoke new thought.
Series: Shaping the Human Soul
In Washington DC, Church of the Advent teamed up with The Trinity Forum to offer a series of lectures exploring the synergy between modern science and Christian Faith. This presentation by psychiatrist Curt Thompson and philosopher James K.A. Smith addressed the process of Christian discipleship and spiritual formation through the lens of neuroscience.
Body and Soul, Mind and Brain: Pressing Questions
"Bit by experimental bit," writes philosopher P. Churchland, "neuroscience is morphing our conception of what we are." For many, this includes dispensing with the "soul" in favor of biologically anchored processes.
Being Fruitful
Many people use the words "dominion" and "subdue" as "unconditional permission to use the world as they please." I came to realize, like many, that such an interpretation is contradicted by the rest of the Bible.
Series: Science as an Instrument of Worship
In this brief series (taken from a 2009 paper), Jennifer Wiseman uses an excerpt from the famous hymn "How Great Thou Art," to explain why the study of God's creation can lead Christ's followers into meaningful worship and overcome the obstacles which impede true praise. Creation as encountered through our senses is pondered by our minds, which flows into wonder-filled songs from the soul. She further explains how knowledge of creation will help Christians to address the moral dilemmas of science, and she encourages all to see the process of scientific inquiry as a means to discover God's truth.
Series: He Who Has Ears
Scholar and musician Jeff Warren addresses the questions of how music is meaningful, and where that meaning resides, by looking at the popular ideas that musical meaning is entirely subjective to the listener and that the meaning of music can be universal. He also explores the recent trend of attempting to explain music via neuroscience. Finally, he looks into the reasons why music continues to play such a critical role in the worshiping life of the Church.
Life and Death
If you go back into the Genesis account, it says "now do not eat this or you will surely die". There is a whole chain of events that happens when Adam and Eve decide they want to walk away from God.
Sorrow and Anticipation
This video offers a striking visual metaphor for the spiritual death of sin. The unsettling music and vivid depictions of decay remind us of what was at stake as Christ hung high on Calvary.
Beware Evolutionary 'Just-so' Stories About Religious Belief
As an evolutionary biologist I am fascinated by the emergence of cognitive abilities that make us so distinctive from other living species. There are, however, risks in making up evolutionary "just-so" stories to explain the origins of complex human beliefs.
Series: Human Evolution in Theological Context
Physicist, theologian, and minister George Murphy offers a theological look at human evolution and the implications it has for Christianity.
Paul's Perspective on Adam
In this video Conversation, Rev. N.T. Wright responds to the question of how Adam functions theologically in the Old Testament and whether a historical Adam is central or important for the "Adam theology" in Paul's letter to the Romans.
Stewards of God's (Changing?) World
Interestingly, I find this sort of cynicism about climate change especially prevalent among Christians. Why is this?
Daniel Harrell on Adam and Eve
In this video, the Rev. Daniel Harrell discusses how there may be some "middle ground" in the way that Christians understand Adam and Eve. Harrell points out that the historicity of Adam and Eve does not necessarily conflict with science.
A "Historical" Adam?
I'm prepared to accept the basic facts of human evolution. I'm also prepared to consider generously the views of the many fine theologians and scholars concerning a non-"literal" Adam. However, I'm not prepared to suggest that these facts elide any possibility of a "historical" Adam.
What Are We to Make of Adam and Eve?
There are those who would say that Adam and Eve designate specific historical figures. That makes some sense, acknowledges theologian Alister McGrath, but it makes even more sense to say that Adam and Eve are figures that encapsulate the human race as a whole.
Are We Genetically Predisposed to Believe in God?
While the question of evolutionary predisposition toward religious belief may be challenging, Christians need not see it as threatening. In fact, this is actually a Pauline notion that is explored in Romans 1, where Paul claims that it is in mankind's nature to "know God".
Understanding Genesis and the Fall
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X Factor: the best and worst video moments of 2012
X FACTOR is nearly over for another year - and what a year it's been.
From chaos at the judges' houses to cries of 'Fix' when Rylan dodged the boot week after week, the ITV talent show has never been more controversial. Or more juicy.
This year's crop of talent has to be some of the best the show has ever produced.
James Arthur wowed us with his soulful spin on modern and classic tunes alike.
Ella Henderson sang like an angel - and yet still got the least votes in Week 7.
And Essex dynamo Rylan Clark camped it up like Christmas - and nearly made it to the Final.
From Tulisa's "fag ash breath" to Nicole's far-out flirting with Gary, see our favourite moments from this year's show below.
Ella makes the judges Believe in her talent
We already knew she had a stunning voice from her first audition.
But who could have guessed 16-year-old Ella Henderson's incredible talent for reinventing a song?
There was a collective groan around Britain when she announced she'd sing the Cher "classic" at Boot Camp.
But not only did she make the song her own - she made us like it. Damn her.
Even Nicole Scherz was crying by the end....
Pink wannabe sees red at the auditions
Zoe Alexander goes ballistic when she gets rejected by the judges
Zoe Alexander had the look and attitude of a rock star - but with none of the talent.
Handed four No votes by the judges and told to come back as herself, the Pink wannabe threw her toys.
And the microphone. And a camera rig backstage.
Barging back onstage to insult Gary and pals, she effed and jeffed her way into the X Factor Hall of Fame.
As Nicole put it: "No, baby, no."
Rylan is all cried out as he makes the final 12
Rylan Clark loses the plot and cries his eyes out at Nic's news
In possibly the least butch moment in X Factor history, Rylan wailed like a newborn when Nicole broke the "good news".
He spluttered, he screamed, he garbled - and he wiped his snotty tears on a pricey cushion.
Mentor Nicole summed up the nation's feelings with looks of both fascination and horror at his meltdown.
And even Dermot struggled not to laugh.
Lucy Spraggan introduces X Factor to "beer fear"
Beaming young tyke Lucy, 20, was not the obvious choice for a star turn on X Factor.
But after a stellar performance of her own song, Last Night, Lucy quickly became favourite to win the show.
Download sales of her ditty were so strong in the week after the show aired that Lucy was asked to take it off iTunes - because it was outselling Little Mix!
The Sheffield lass was sadly forced to withdraw from the competition in Week 4 due to poor health.
But in a statement she said: "There is no way that this setback will prevent me from fulfilling my ambition. You'll be hearing from me again very soon."
Lucy recently announced that she will touring the country in a series of gigs next year.
Rylan gets his own back on Barlow with a cheeky fat gag
After weeks of abuse, Rylan Clark gets his own back on the judge
Unimpressed with his poor vocals, Gary took against Rylan Clark from the very start.
And then made it his mission to slate the chirpy Essex lad's performances each week.
So imagine our glee - and that of the audience - when Rylan got his own back in Week 7.
Asked which member of Take That he pretended to be in an Ibiza tribute band, he replied: "Well not Gary...I'm too skinny for that."
We heart Rylan.
Baloney Maloney shakes his way to Boot Camp
If one man (and his nan) defied all the odds to succeed this year it was Christopher Maloney.
Perma-tanned and shaking with nerves, he took to the stage at the Liverpool auditions like a man who'd already failed.
But then he opened his mouth and belted out a powerhouse performance of Bette Midler's The Rose.
Cue a standing ovation from all four judges and an ecstatic crowd. How times change...
Gary takes a swipe at Tulisa's "fag ash breath"
GARY Barlow comes up with bizarre insult for Tulisa in a heated debate during X Factor
Gary really raised the bar with his insult to fellow judge Tulisa in Week 4.
Critiquing Christopher Baloney's performance, the Young singer asked his mentor: "Gary, how many of these 80s classics are you going to let him keep destroying?
"You do the same thing over and over again with him and it's not working."
Gary replied: "Tulisa, I don't know what's offended me more: what you've said or the fag ash breath."
The poor lass's face was a picture as her mouth hung open in shock at the put-down.
She later admitted she had been deeply hurt by the comment, telling Digital Spy: "He knows it's something I'm paranoid about as a smoker, so that's why he said it. I'm over it now, though."
Jahmene goes from zero to hero with At Last
Shy and jittery, Jahmene Douglas took to the stage and promptly announced he'd never done anything like this before.
All four judges sought to put the Asda worker at his ease - but nobody was holding out much hope for a knockout.
So you can imagine how many Brits choked on their takeaway when the 19-year-old turned out to be incredible.
A vocal showpiece that left Nicole with goosebumps, his rendition of Etta James' classic ballad is one of our fave auditions ever.
Simply Jahmazing.
James Arthur Gets It On ... and a nation swoons
When we first clapped eyes on this unassuming lad from Saltburn in Yorkshire, he wasn't all that.
Kinda toothy and rocking NHS specs, we didn't have high hopes for his sex appeal on the show.
But that voice has changed everything. And never more so than during James' rendition of Motown classic Let's Get It On.
His soulful performance in Week 8 got the audience screaming - and even Nicole looked ready to pounce.
Warning: This video could leave you pregnant.
Gary is outta here ... as Rylan sails through Week 1
Carolynne Poole exits and a furious Gary Barlow walks out
Hell hath no fury like a Barlow scorned.
Critical of Rylan's "embarrassing" performance of Spandau Ballet hit, Gold, Gary was convinced the Essex showboat would go out in the first week.
Britain wasn't convinced by the Clarkinator either and he wound up in the bottom two with Carolynne - mentored by Gary.
But things turned nasty when Louis backtracked on his decision to save Carolynne and instead went to Deadlock.
The pretty brunette was promptly booted off for having the least votes and Gary was so incensed by the call that he got up from his seat and walked out.
There was an even bigger backlash when footage later seemed to show a producer whispering frantically with Louis just before his decision. Cries of "Fixxxxxxxxx" can still be heard...
Nicole invents her own language ... and it's schamazing
X Factor judge becomes the nation's sweetheart with her funny sayings
Known only as a po-faced Pussycat before the live shows, Nicole Scherzinger has been the revelation of 2012.
Playful, feisty and fond of inventing words to describe the talent on stage, the singer has become Britain's new sweetheart.
"Schamazeballs", "Jahjazzle", "Jahmazing" and "inspirado" are just a few of our favourite Scherzisms.
But nothing sums up the crazy appeal of our fiercest X Factor judge yet as this wee clip from the Halloween Special.
Gary, be afraid, be very afraid.
Ella Henderson is WHAT?
As Rylan sails through, it's between Ella Henderson and James Arthur to leave
It was the gasp heard round Britain - as favourites Ella and James ended up in the bottom two in Week 7.
Rylan got an even bigger kicking than usual for sailing through to the next round - but by then it was too late.
Twitter went into meltdown as the two stood nervously waiting to hear which of them had the least votes.
Turns out it was Ella - and with that the best voice on X Factor since Leona Lewis was out.
Cue a lecture from Tulisa on how we, the voting public, had let her and her protegee down. Sozzles.


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The abandoned Bank of America building in downtown Nevada City will no longer be vacant if all goes according to Nevada County's plan to house the district attorney's office there. The county is set to enter escrow on purchasing the property if the Nevada City Council approves a resolution expressing support for the county's imminent purchase at its Wednesday night meeting, said County Executive Officer Rick Haffey. The district attorney's current office is located across Union Street on the top level of commercial buildings, but employees occupy space there originally designed to be residential apartments, Haffey said. Bank of America …
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(Hi Anita! I'm posting this answer again because I had a huge website crash and the backup containing this post was corrupted so I had to resurrect it from the database and copy and paste it here. Long story.)
This is a great question Anita! As I researched this, all I found were references of spirulina supplement manufacturers recommending storing it in the refrigerator, but no reasons why. I used to buy it in bulk and was always instructed to store it in the refrigerator too. So why do they recommend storing it under refrigeration?
I looked at the fat content of spirulina and found that it only contains about 7% fat by weight which doesn't seem like much. But it's the makeup of many of these fats that are important. Fats are made up of strings of fatty acids which usually consist of chains of carbon atoms. Spirulina contains fatty acids such as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA), stearidonic acid (SDA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA). These fatty acids fall into either omega 3 or omega 6 fatty acid categories which are all polyunsaturated fats.
Polyunsaturated fats are extremely susceptible to rancidification which is caused by excess oxygen exposure breaking the fatty acids down. When these fatty acids are consumed, the body can produce free radicals which can increase premature aging and disease.
Refrigerating and storing in air tight containers is the best way to prolong the life of foods that contain polyunsaturated fats such as spirulina, flax oil, borage oil and hemp oil. Spirulina doesn't have as much polyunsaturated fats as the other oils which is probably why it can often not be refrigerated if it's being used quickly.
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- Sandy said...
ohhh i love the feet, birdcage veil and eiffel tower ones! i never know when to turn one of my photos into black/white to make it look better?? is it when the photo has a lot of contrast in darks and lights that make the best black/whites?? anyways, i am swooning as well over this post! =)
- February 26, 2010
- pen.ny said...
Love that last image, so sweet. Nothing like a good black and white photo:) Happy weekend!
- February 26, 2010
- iamchasingthirty said...
I'm SO excited for you and this new venture of yours! Can't wait to see the beautiful work that lies ahead...xo
- February 26, 2010
- ever ours said...
that last one makes me smile.
- February 26, 2010
- olive juice photography said...
oh i LOVE these.. such a cute collection of b&w! i always have this urge to turn every photo into one! lol.. they just feel so timeless and classic <3
- February 26, 2010
- the southern hostess said...
I love the new name and I love these pictures! Have a fabulous weekend!
- February 26, 2010
- The Loveliest Day said...
I adore that wedding shot by Tec Petaja. That image is an absolute dream! It is definitely one of the most beautiful weddings I've seen lately!
- February 26, 2010
- snap + tumble said...
have a great weekend, Erin. The new name for the blog is sweet!
- February 26, 2010
- Mara said...
beautiful pictures!! Black and whites can be so pretty sometimes! I especially love the first and the second ones!
Have a great weekend Erin! xox - February 26, 2010
- DFY said...
I'm so excited for you Erin! Congrats again! Oh and those pictures are so lovely :]
- February 26, 2010
- Giovanna ♥ said...
Gorgeous images!!
www.bohomarket.blogspot.com - February 26, 2010
- Ellie Grace said...
I love the new name, it is so classic and simple and just pretty!
Lovely photos, by the way. =]
Ellie Grace - February 26, 2010
- daisychain said...
have an amazing weekend x
- February 27, 2010
- AbbieBabble said...
Both of those feet photos? They kill me. So sweet.
Happy weekend! - February 28, 2010
- Emily said...
Hi! I do like the new blog name! Just wanted to give my two cents. :) Your title graphic is gorgeous.
- February 28, 2010
- alissa said...
shoe pictures are my favorite:)
- February 28, 2010
- Bridget said...
these are beautiful! i am a fan of tec petaja's photography!
- February 28, 2010
- my name is lauren. said...
these are all beautiful. i'm a huge black & white fan, but i think it's just because i took photography all throughout high school and we only got black & white film and processing so i learned to appreciate them :).
hope you had a good weekend love!
{Lauren} - February 28, 2010
- Megan Welker said...
totally feel the same way about b&w's. I'm not usually a fan of them but these are gorg :)
- February 28, 2010
- emma wallace said...
These are beautiful! I love the first two.
- February 28, 2010
- pearl. said...
oh the first is my favorite, wonderful.
isn't black and white marvelous?!
Pearl xo - February 28, 2010
- The Art Cupboard said...
such pretty photos! they make my heart feel so cozy!
- February 28, 2010
- passport in my pocket said...
these images are so lovely. That birdcage veil is a dream.
- March 01, 2010
- Elena said...
Congrats to a fellow Kreativ Blogger Award winner and kudos on your artfully conceived blog! Looking forward to your beautiful posts!
- March 01, 2010
- Emily Quinton said...
I am in complete love with your beautiful blog! So dreamy x
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Hydro Dam, budgets on Council agendaJanuary 26, 2013The Hydroelectric Dam and more budget data will be discussed by the Fort Dodge City Council Monday. The council's activity will begin at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S.... hbockovenI got it Anderson :) But figured others would not. It did give me a little chuckle when I read it. :) 0 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse » hbockoven"XENIA to the Rescue, maybe?"---I hope not. That company is in financial trouble from over expansion. If you think water is expensive now, get Xenia involved. 0 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse » TAXEDENOUGHworkhorse, when have you ever posted any facts? You say things but never back them up with certified documents or real names and times with witness names. This is an opinion form not a fact check forom or real names would be used and most posters wouldn't post because of employer backlash if they did not like your post. I find some of the information on here informational but mostly opinions. You don't like mine please don't read them. I don't want to raise your blood pressure so when you see my post just skip it. Thanks and have a nice day. 1 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse » TAXEDENOUGHDes Moine turned down a plant a few years back because of a water usage issue. It was on the news and in the Des Moine paper. It happens workhorse even if you don't like my comment. Some companies turn down areas because of infrastrucure all the time. You need to come out of your bubble. But you missed my point all together. It was about running out of water. And if you would have done any research you would know these plants are huge water users. I hope we don't run out but even city management relizes we could be pulling water out of the river down the road. I wonder why? 2 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse » hbockoven"Come on hbock - don't let TAXED off the hook that easy..."--- I try not to take posts personally. I see your point, and sometimes he is on the same side as I and other times not. I would not know TAXED if he was standing next to me, but he has a right to his say. 1 Agrees | 2 Disagrees | Report Abuse » letstalkI'm in agreement with blowing down the****and making canoeing through feasible. Regarding jobs and river water our population growth hasn't been that dramatic! Don't see the link. Sure this isn't more drought related? 2 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse » workhorseCome on hbock - don't let TAXED off the hook that easy. TAXED repeatedly posts statements of supposed fact and never has to explain where the information came from. Again, TAXEDENOUGH - please do tell the communites that turned down Cargill or CJ. I am waiting to be awed by your wisdom. 2 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse » hbockoven"These same companies have been turned down in some communities because of their water usage."...I doubt it, but I guess it is possible. Those "companies" may of been turned down in other communities because the community would not pay the company to come in or offer other perks for their business. 0 Agrees | 2 Disagrees | Report Abuse » workhorseReally TAXED? No answer? But you actually sounded like you knew something. Apparently not. 2 Agrees | 4 Disagrees | Report Abuse » workhorse"These same companies have been turned down in some communities because of their water usage." Please name those communities that turned them down TAXEDENOUGH. 1 Agrees | 4 Disagrees | Report Abuse » TAXEDENOUGHI'm glad to see companies moving to Fort Dodge. These same companies have been turned down in some communities because of their water usage. It is about time the city officials tell the public these plants could end up draining our wells in town. You think our bills are high now wait an see what happens if they go dry. Remember these companies are no different then AGP. They lose cheap water and they will close up an leave. It would be just another right off to them. 7 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse » ColonelbantersYou're totally correct Hbockoven. I was born in '74 so, I'm right there with you but, as I understand, they shut it down because it was no longer economically feasable to operate. Newer generators for low-flow rivers like the Des Moines are now out there and that teases the city into thinking we need to do something with it but, really, it would help bring the river back to life if the dams were just removed. The****being a simple spillway means it certainly has no effect on flood-control whatsoever. 6 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse » hbockovenCan someone give me a little history on the dam? I was born in 1968 so I don't remember the****ever being in operation. Why was it shut down back then, left idle so long, decaying, and then someone decided to try and restart it so many years later? If its only purpose was to make electricity, and is no longer is, wouldn't removing it save $$ annually for what ever upkeep is needed for it to do nothing? To me, is sounds like it was not built for river flow control. 8 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse » casperIf this ever does happen the river water should be sent to the Ag Park users and have them treat it. 7 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse » ColonelbantersI still say blow the dams down. They are a constant source of spending on studies as the locals really want to do something with it but, don't want to spend a large amount of money and don't like the answers they usually get from the studies. The river just breeds tons of mosquitos and causes ice jams in the winter. Without dams, the river could be used more for recreation in the summer and make FD a more liveable place. What frightens me most about this article is the mention of possibly needing to use the river for water. I really hope those new jobs are worth having to drink agriculturally polluted water from that river. At least maybe that will possibly start making people around there think about what they're doing to the environment a bit more but, I doubt it. Oh well. 7 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse » Showing 18 of 18 comments
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1. a. Given the same conditions I wouldn't be surprised if some normal people produced similar results, but that's not really the point of my argument, my point was that not all tulku's are born highly attained.
b. That they can begin their studies later in life and still gain attainments does not show that they are not ordinary beings, as that's possible for ordinary beings.
c. Ordinary people are capable of taking responsibility for others, mothers do it all the time.
d. I didn't say the tulku system was a scam, the point of my statements was to debate the idea that tulkus are the equivalent to the Christian God, spiritually the greatest, omnipotent, and beyond reproach.
2. Actually that is not what my statement says, my statement says that there are at least some factors they cannot control, which can be easily deduced by the fact that no tulku has lived forever or anywhere close, which I think they would because starting off as a little kid again is a lot of work and a lot of wasted time.
3. I don't like the idea of encouraging people to pass judgment on others when they don't even know what's going on, which is a favorite pass time of a lot of seriously messed up spiritual aspirants, but what is equally messed up, and usually employed by the same people, is blind faith. Blind faith being something that can have a little value if you're lucky(1 in a million if that), but is extremely dangerous and can actually mess up relationships with great legitimate teachers when you realize they don't fit your warped view of them. Do you think HHDL or HETTR would teach otherwise?
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June 29, 2009, 02:11:51 AM »
I am going to come in from a different angle. As quoted from Geshe Lama Konchog a highly revered Kadampa Master (who has been reincarnated as Tenzin Phuntsok Rinpoche and recognised by HH Dalai Lama in the not too distant past):
"If we could actually see the Buddhas and take teachings directly, we do not need to go for refuge with Lamas or Gurus. Unfortunately, the time for us to be able to see the Buddhas have passed.
When we talk about the guru appearing in ordinary form, it means that ordinary form may show aspects of possessing a deluded mind, of being sick, of old age. All these ordinary things happen to him. The guru needs to show this kind of form, otherwise there would be no point appearig in the form of ordinariness.
From the practitioners' point they should generate the thought that although the guru has an ordinary appearance, in reality he is Shakyamuni Buddha. If they are able to do this, they will receive all the benefits of having seen the Buddha. If they are able to recognise and see the ordinary guru in the form of 'Action' Buddhas that will leave imprints on their mind for the future. It will give cause to have direct contact with the Buddhas and be able to receive teachings directly from them.
From the gurus' side, whether they are actually a Buddha or not is not the point. The point is from the practitioners' side to see him in the nature of the Buddha. That is what is important.
If the practitioners are unable to see the guru in this way and can only see him as an ordinary person - maybe from one point of view, they have no choice. MAYBE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT UNDERSTANDING OF GURU DEVOTION"
And quoting from Ven. Dr K Sri Dhammanada:
"The Buddha was not interested in the development of 'faith' in an absolute eense although it can be useful in the preliminary stages of one's religious development. The danger of relying on faith alone without analytical knowledge i that it can make us into religious fanatics. Those who allow faith to crystallise in thier minds cannot see other people's point of view because they have already established in thier minds what they believe is alone the truth. The Buddha insisted that one must not accept even His own Teachings on the basis of faith alone. One must gain knowledge and then develop understanding through study, discussion, meditation and finally contemplation.
Knowledge is one thing, understanding is another. If there is understanding, one can adjust one'slife according to changing circumstances based on knowledge one has. We may met learned people sho know many things but are not realistic because their egoism, their selfishness, tier anger, their hatred do not allow them to gain unbiased mental attitudes and peace of mind.
When it is necessary to COMPROMISE, we must know how to COMPROMISE. Whe it is necessary to tolerate, we must know how to tolerate. When it is necessary to stand firm, we must stand firm with dignity"
In this regard, I dare say that highly practitioners have gone though the motions of learning, meditating and contemplating as prescribed by Lord Buddha and we ordinary beings can certainly ask questions to find the anwers. But when we are still in doubt, we must ask ourselves - whose answer is more reliable, ourselves or the highly attained? If we think the anwer is ourselves, then we don't need any Gurus or Tulkus.
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June 29, 2009, 11:49:35 AM »
There's a difference between viewing your guru as such from your side and thinking they are such from their own side.
For instance, I can look into empty space and see Buddhas, I can visualize Buddhas right in front of me, this is my view, it is operable for attaining my goals to see this way. But what if I think that these Buddhas are there from their own side? Maybe karmas come up that distort my visualization and then I see the deity become a threatening monster, if I see these images as being there from their own side as I see them then I am going to get disturbed, I'm not going to recognize this as just a simple problem with my view that requires a little correction, I might not want to have anything to do with that deity again.
Now what happens if you view all tulkus this way and think they are like that from their own side? Exactly, your spiritual life is going to hit some extreme turbulence when you realize you've been holding distorted views and basing all your faith on them.
Now what puzzles me is why you guys would think you should have this view of guru devotion to all tulkus. I don't see why any of you should rightly have guru devotion to anyone but those that have taught you particular things. You're really setting yourselves up for troubles.
I thought it was common knowledge not to take refuge, teachings, or put faith in tulkus until they've proven themselves in their present life.
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June 30, 2009, 01:57:22 AM »
Practice is from your side - it really doesn't matter what or who you visualise. If you have visions - like Lama Tsong Khapa did - well done. How do you deal with these visions? There are practices to check out the authenticty of these visions.
Guru Devotion in a strict sense is your own practice after you hae received teachings and guidance from our Lama.
No one purports to show guru devotion to all tulkus. But if you understand the practice well, the 3 statements you proposed originally should be studied very carefully. Once again - I would say it is down to your own practice. I don't know how many tulkus you know (I assume they are recognised by Eminent Masters),and whether you have checked them out as possibilities to be your gurus, but if you based your statements on them - there is a danger you are setting yourselve up for trouble. You may not have affinity to them in a guru/student relationship in this life. Are you also so certain they will benefit no one or have not benefitted anyone?
You rightly said one need to check one's techer before taking refuge. If there is no affnity with a particular teacher, it does not make the teacher wrong. The main point is for the practitioners develop and generate a pure vision for himself alone. It is not his responsibility to check with others whether they are having pure visions or not. And if I am not mistaken, in the book "Dangerous Friend: The Teacher-Student Relationship in Vajrayana Buddhism" by Rig'dzin Dorje - he said that practitioners who practice well can gain attainments even if their teachers turn out to be false.
But if you still consider your 3 statements to be valid - then I think we have to agree to disagree and I hope the readers of this forum can make their minds up based on all the views and opinions expressed here.
Re: Tulku's accomplishment
Reply #19 on:
July 02, 2009, 03:46:03 PM »
Greasy this debate is about what tulku's are from their own side, not how you view your teacher for tantra.
I wasn't talking about visions, just another type of visualization.
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Re: Tulku's accomplishment
Reply #20 on:
July 03, 2009, 07:05:47 AM »
Who are you to be commenting on a Tulku from their own side then?
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July 03, 2009, 11:36:01 AM »
Pretty, arguing a person's character instead of their proposition is called ad hominem and it's a logical fallacy.
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Re: Tulku's accomplishment
Reply #22 on:
July 05, 2009, 02:10:59 AM »
I think we should draw a line to this debate topic. It should not be about debating skills or character bashing but good 'bantering' to take in one anothers's stand on a particular topic and perhaps a platform for contemplation. Some views may be agreeable whilst others are not.
It should not be about 'winning' too. There is no judge here. So an eloquent debater may not necessarily be giving the 'correc't view from a buddhist point of view. I would caution the readers to check on the facts or contemplate on the points put forth by the various contributors.
So some would view the accomplishments of a Tulku based on conventional truth whilst others on the absolute truth. And for many who are still in the early stages of their spiritual path, they rely on the words of their teachers and the teachers before them.
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July 05, 2009, 06:14:10 PM »
I actually don't know of any teachings that contradict my statements. Maybe someone could get some references?
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August 14, 2009, 05:59:51 AM »
with regard to spiritnoname questions on whether tulku can control life or death at will or experience suffering or not i will like to bring out the points whether the buddha or tulku can control their lifespan not only depend on their accomplishment or karma but also the collective karma of the sentimental beings, hence buddha does not exist in this time is mainly because the collective karma of the people in this age but his other bodies do exist in other worlds.
Next whether tulku experience suffering is dependence on their level of attainment (which Bhumi they are in etc) and I agree that not all tulku are born a high bhumi bodhisattva, hence before total liberation that is reaching buddhahood all will experience some forms of suffering but if their mind are not affect by the environment then at least their mind are free of suffering. A good example will be some lama who experience immense suffering but still remain happy and free of mental pains.
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