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|2012-06-19, 15:25
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Singapore
Age: 43
The quest for certainty is expressed through our innate need for something to believe in. We all share this. It's part of the human condition. A need for meaning, a desire for life to have value. To be human is to be aware of the concept of value. To be bereft of this awareness is to be something inhuman.
I said nothing about the importance of this awareness. I merely stated that it's there and that it's folly to deny that it exists within each and every one of us. I believe that, for many of us, the denial or ignorance is so strong that it would take a lot of living just to overcome the mental block, to recognise that the awareness exists.
To be happy; to laugh; to whoop with joy — to do any of these is to accept that you've achieved or experienced something you value, something you believe in. You may not have articulated that belief in so many words, but it's there. For some, such belief leads ultimately to God, or some other form of enlightenment. For others, it leads to other, more secular but no less spiritual, state of mind.
I make no judgment on these sets of values. I merely acknowledge that they exist, and point out the foolishness of those who would preach that only religion will lead to ignorance. As it turns out, religion can claim no monopoly over that distinction — humans are pretty capable of deluding themselves without the help of God.
The great joke is that all values are mental constructs. They aren't physical objects that exist independently from the minds of human beings. Without us to observe the beauty of a vase, that object would just be a vase or, rather, a lump of clay.
Yet we continue to seek such values, whether consciously or unconsciously. Yin and yang. There will always be that little bit of messiness in the order we seek to impose. It takes faith to accept that what order we find, whatever comforting certainty we can grasp, is worth the messiness — and uneasy doubt — that it inevitably brings along.
Men of faith learn to laugh, in good humour, at the necessary futility of their task. Men without faith merely succumb to debilitating despair.
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|2012-06-20, 18:17
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|2012-06-20, 20:07
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: East Boston, Massachusetts
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I'm an agnostic, and I believe the conclusion I have faith in, that neither you nor I are even remotely capable of truly imagining how/why (if there is a why) the universe came about. As a result, human religion, often inherently human in nature with anthropomorphized beings and concepts that make sense to our minds, seems to me a dismally improbable occurrence. Admitting my lack of expertise in the finer workings of reality itself , I do not exclude them from possibility outright, but my faith leads me to more or less throw them out as active considerations.
Putting aside my above commentary on faith, don't you think it's possible to completely discount spirituality, and look at reality from a purely scientific point of view, and still be in awe and ecstasy of the world we live in? I am not spiritual at all, but every day driving through my hometown I feel pure and complete wonder at the universe, the Earth, the life on this planet. The sheer magnitude, the diversity, and the incomprehensible nature of the universe is enough for me. I am, by no means, a 'man of faith' from a religious point of view (as I'm sure you intended the phrase to be used), but I can certainly laugh at the futility of grasping reality, and my utter inability to ever truly understand. In fact, this insurmountable, indescribable bounty of concepts we've yet to understand, and mysteries, makes the secular universe, to me, all the more 'divine'.
|2012-06-20, 21:17
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|2012-06-20, 21:46
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New England
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I think the major religions of the world would be Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. I think they have the most followers. Not so much with Judaism, but it factors into Christianity a lot, and it factors into Islam to a lesser extent, and things from Judaism have been heavily integrated into western civilization. I think those five religions offer good things, and I'd advocate them to others. I also think Taoism and Confucianism offer much good. For westerners, I would advocate Taoism (and a lot of westerners benefit from and draw inspiration from what is known as 'philosophical Taoism') and I'd advocate people to read up on Confucianism and learn from its founder (I'm not sure if anyone outside of China/people who used to live in China really follow the religion in its pure form, with rituals and dogma and such).
There are other religions I like or am okay with, too. I'm pretty open minded. It is great to be open minded. Open minded people accept many people for who they are. There is a quote: "Your mind is like an umbrella, it is best if it is open". Being open minded is usually very good. There is another quote I came across once: "Don't let your mind be so open that your brains spill out". I'm accepting or tolerant of many religions, but not all of them. Also, I don't like atheism (I just don't agree with it at all), but I'm just fine with atheists. In fact, I've had a few atheist friends over the years (and I never pushed my beliefs on them), and then I have one good friend who is an atheist, and I just don't care that he is one. He's a good guy, I like him for who he is, and I'm glad he is the person he is. I'm a very spiritual person, so I used to have a prejudice against atheists in the past. Then a some point I realized that was no good and over time I've become much better with that. I overcame it, I just don't like atheists who are prejudiced against spiritual people and religious people and have a habit of challenging the beliefs and faith of believers, with no other intent other then to try and make their faith unstable or to make them lose faith.
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|2012-06-21, 03:51
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Location: Philippines
I used to be closed-minded especially about atheists when I was in high school. Until I entered college and made friends who were atheists. It changed my view on on things, and we both respected each others' beliefs/nonbeliefs.
Thing is whether you're a believer or not, there're bound to be closed-minded jerks in your sect. I have seen jerks in both the same religion I'm in and in atheism.
|2012-06-21, 06:51
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Humanity is engineered to believe in something. Doesn't necessarily have to be God Almighty or Zeus. It can be your parents, friends, your wealth, your job, your pride, anything. It really is innate, as much as our need to breathe or feed.
|2012-06-21, 09:12
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Age: 27
One thing that some atheists need to understand is that, in my opinion, some beliefs should just be left alone. As some posts above have stated, people seek certainty in their lives, whether it be from sensory input, cold hard logic, or religious faith. Imposing your own belief on someone else is the worst thing you can do since beliefs are a manifestation of one's own subjective experiences.
|2012-06-22, 03:35
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Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
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Bashing religious beliefs is just like bashing personal interests; we are all of free will and thought, and what if you don't believe what I believe? Then you have your own belief, and nobody should ever touch that.
I definitely do encourage the learning of other religions though, just to take the good from them and better ourselves as people.
|2012-06-22, 05:01
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There was actually only one time the past 2 years that I got into a semi-serious religious argument. Believe it or not, in a massage parlor. Halfway during the session, the masseuse asked if I had religion - to which I casually answered none (in the casual tone that I use at work). Suddenly her manner of speaking changed and I sense the atmosphere become heavy. Considered leaving but the massage fee would be wasted, so I stayed and finished it. It was one of the most awkward massage sessions I ever experienced, and I haven't gone back to that place ever since.
|2012-06-22, 05:04
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P.S. I find it really interesting that one of the tags for this thread is "Not a Debate".
|2012-06-22, 05:43
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I come from a really catholic country where a lot of people struggle everyday just to make ends meet. Probably for some, faith is one thing that keeps them going, and that should be respected. I just happened to come across a zealot working in that massage place. In that situation, avoiding further tension is the best choice, so I simply chose not to go back to the place.
Anyway, as I've said in a previous post. I've changed my ways, as much as possible avoid conflicts. It's better to try and get along with religious people than get into debates with them, both in internet and real life.
|2012-06-22, 07:41
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Location: Australia
I'm an Atheist, and while I would much prefer to have a civil debate with anyone in regards to religion, by my own nature I won't suffer Stupidity, so as most would be able to figure out, debating Religion on the internet can be difficult.
I do stand by the live and let live position, but if any religious person wanted to confront me about being an Atheist, then I will gladly give them a belting.
|2012-06-22, 12:58
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: East Boston, Massachusetts
Age: 29
Reminds me a bit of the anthropic principle. Theists and atheists both try to use it to support their opinion. Ultimately, I throw it out because there are too many unknown variables, most important of which is the question: could reality be any different?
|2012-06-22, 21:01
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New England
Age: 35
I remember this math professor talking about how he solved a math equation that he was working on for a long time. I think it was well over a year. When he finally figured it out and realized how everything in the equation fell into place in his mind, he said it was so beautiful, and when he said that, he said it fondly and with a big smile on his face as he recalled that moment. That is an example of what I'm talking about. That was a beautiful moment for him. I'd say it was a spiritual moment for a man working on mathematics.
I think Carl Sagan had a love for life and science, and I think for him, learning about the universe and pondering the wonders of the universe were like spiritual things for him - just that, he didn't label it as such or think of it that way. But it was probably all aligned with feelings and experiences that spiritual people would have from spiritual experiences.
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You can certainly retain spirituality no matter how science-oriented, agnostic, atheistic, or whatever you are. You just have to be willing to discard doctrine crapola your "faith of upbringing" is carting along with it.
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It's all true. But what is also true is that I kept thinking, wow, this house is not childproof. A 2-year-old could tumble out that low, unlocked window and fall to his death! A toddler would drown in that unfenced plunge pool! The railings aren't high enough. The floor is too hard. And that giant open fireplace, what a safety issue. And where is the kitchen, anyway?

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Our seven academic learning goals were implemented by the Ursuline Studies Program in1992 when our women-focused curriculum was adopted. Still relevant, they are mirrored in the Essential Learning Outcomes identified by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (2007). Research conducted with employers (Hart Research Associates & AACU, 2010) also align these goals with successful employment after college.
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|Analytical/Research Skills. Deals with your ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed.
|Analyze and Synthesize by examining and distinguishing constituent elements (analysis) and combining parts or elements into a whole (synthesis).
|Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written). By far, the one skill mentioned most often by employers is the ability to listen, write, and speak effectively.
|Communicate Effectively by exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions or feelings through a common system of language, symbols, signs or gestures appropriate for everyday living.
|Interpersonal Abilities. The ability to relate to your co-workers, inspire others to participate, and mitigate conflict with co-workers is essential given the amount of time spent at work each day.
Teamwork. Because so many jobs involve working in one or more work-groups, you must have the ability to work with others in a professional manner while attempting to achieve a common goal.
|Interact Socially by engaging in behavior that permits effective relationships in both one-to-one and group situations.
|Honesty/Integrity/Morality. Employers probably respect personal integrity more than any other value, especially in light of the many recent corporate scandals.
Dedication/Hard-Working/Work Ethic/Tenacity. Employers seek job-seekers who love what they do and will keep at it until they solve the problem and get the job done.
|Make Decisions Based on Values by making discriminations based upon the consideration of what the individual prizes as ethical, socially worthwhile, good, beautiful, and true.
|Respond to Beauty by integrating the cognitive and affective domains in a personal experience of the arts.
|Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity. Involves the ability to find solutions to problems using your creativity, reasoning, and past experiences along with the available information and resources.
|Solve Problems by finding a solution to a question or situation that presents uncertainty or difficulty
|Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness. There is possibly no bigger issue in the workplace than diversity, and job-seekers must demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness to other people and cultures.
Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility. There's no question that all employers desire employees who will arrive to work every day -- on time -- and ready to work, and who will take responsibility for their actions.
|Take Responsibility for Society by accepting the obligation to respond to unjust or oppressive social situations.
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Should France stay colour-blind?
In a bid to fight discrimination, fact-finding lawmakers return from Washington calling on the French to measure their growing ethnic diversity, but the constitution says that's racial profiling and advocacy group SOS Racisme calls on France to remain colour-blind.
Leila LEGHMARA, city of Colombes municipal councilor (New Centre party), Member of ANELD fact-finding mission.
Hadrien LENOIR, National bureau member, SOS Racisme.
Salima BELHADJ, France 24 journalist.
Shirley J. WILCHER, Executive Director, American Association Affirmative Action.
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After holding onto a third-period lead last time out, the Washington Capitals try to make it two victories in a row for the first time this season as they play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon.
The Capitals lost their first four of the season before picking up a home win over Buffalo on Jan. 27. They then hit the road for a pair of games in Ottawa and Toronto and lost both 3-2 despite taking a one-goal edge into the third period both times.
Washington next began a three-game homestand on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers and found itself in a tie game after 40 minutes before getting third-period goals from Troy Brouwer and Wojtek Wolski. Though the Flyers got one back, the Caps held on for a 3-2 win.
Nicklas Backstrom added a goal and an assist, while Braden Holtby ended with 29 saves.
"We did really well in the neutral zone," Wolski said. "I think the last couple of games in the third period we seemed to break down and get away from what we want to be doing in the neutral zone. I think tonight we really stuck together and reminded each other to stay wide. We did that really well, we got a lot of turnovers and pucks going the other way."
The Caps will continue their residency without defenseman John Erskine, who received a three-game suspension on Saturday for delivering an elbow to the head of Philadelphia's Wayne Simmonds in the first period. No penalty was called on the play, but Simmonds did not return to the game.
The Capitals will battle the Penguins on Sunday in the first of three meetings this season, including a return engagement in Pittsburgh on Thursday. They have won five of seven and are 12-1-3 in the last 16 meetings with the Pens overall while notching a 5-1-2 record in the last eight played in Washington.
Pittsburgh, though, has been a strong road club this season, going 4-1-0. It will play three of its next four as the guest after winning for the first time at home (1-2-0) with a 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz had a goal and two assists each, while Marc- Andre Fleury made 15 saves.
"We were able to get things out of our zone quickly and the penalty kill did great," said Crosby. "We made a big commitment to our defense today and it was nice to get that reward."
Pittsburgh also got goals from a pair of defensemen in Kris Letang and Robert Bortuzzo, who scored his first career NHL goal, while forward Brandon Sutter notched his first goal and second point since being acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes this past offseason.


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Ronni Williams had a triple-double to lead the Atlantic girls to a 56-38 win while the Sharks boys lost 71-56 in the Sunshine Classic basketball tournament.
PORT ORANGE — Ronni Williams had a triple-double with 31 points, 14 rebounds and a season-high 10 steals to lead Atlantic over Pike County Central (Pikeville, Ky.) 56-38 on Thursday in the first round of the Sunshine Classic girls basketball tournament.
And she did all that while battling the flu.
"We came back from South Carolina (tournament) and we're tired and I have the flu, but we pulled it out," she said.
Williams helped the Sharks (9-4) take control early, scoring 20 of her points in the first half en route to 35-17 lead at the intermission. The Hawks never got close than 12 the rest of the way.
Williams, headed for the University of Florida, hit 13 of 17 shots from the floor and had 10 offensive rebounds.
Destiny Woodard added 12 for the Sharks, who will face Archbishop Prendergast (Drexel Hill, Pa.) in the semifinals at 4 p.m. Friday at Atlantic High School.
The Hawks (7-4) were led by Cassidy Campbell's 19 points, but the Hawks took just eight shots from the field in the first half and 20 for the game and had 33 turnovers.
In the boys bracket, the Sharks fell behind 33-21 in the first half and were unable to battle back, dropping a 71-56 decision to Pebblebrook (Mableton, Ga.) in the first round.
The Sharks (5-6) committed 20 first-half turnovers, then watched the Falcons (8-5) open the second half with a 9-1 run to take a 42-22 lead with 6:23 left in the third quarter.
"We had opportunities, but we had a lack of discipline and we lost our composure and we let it get away," Atlantic coach Kyle Lefebvre said.
The Sharks battled back in the second half, pulling within 10, 52-42, on two Jonathan Cochran free throws.
It would be as close as the Sharks would get, however, as the Falcons opened the fourth quarter with a 12-2 run to put the game out of reach.
Justin Vallejo, who picked up three first-quarter fouls and had limited floor time in the first half, finished with 15 points for the Sharks. Daqwon Rahming added 11 points and Cochran 10.
Ty Hudson led the Falcons with 21 points and Chris Nelson added 15.
The Sharks return to action against Sunland Baptist, a 65-54 loser to Clay County (Manchester, Ky.) at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Warner Christian.
PEBBLEBROOK (8-5): Hudson 21, A. Ross 5, Mitchell 9, Pierce 1, Murph 4, Carter 2, Nelson 15, Young 2, Hanson 2, R. Ross 8, Anderson 2. Totals 24-51 20-31 71.
ATLANTIC (5-6): Cochran 10, Bell 4, Rhett 3, O'Brien 4, Vallejo 15, Rahming 11, Shepherd 2, Whipper 3, Minefield 4. Totals 18-49 18-24 56.
Pebblebrook18 15 19 19—71
Atlantic13 8 21 14—56
3-point goals—Pebblebrook 3-13 (Mitchell, Hudson, Nelson), Atlantic 2-10 (O'Brien, Rahming). Total fouls—Pebblebrook 21, Atlantic 19. Rebounds—Pebblebrook 32 (Mitchell 8), Atlantic 33 (Vallejo 7). Foul outs—Young (P). Technical fouls—Vallejo (A).
PIKE COUNTY (7-4): Campbell 19, Blackburn 12, Coleman 2, Prater 3, A. Hamilton 2. Totals 10-20 18-28 38.
ATLANTIC (9-4): Williams 31, Woodard 12, Jenkins 4, Gillard 2, Howard 7. Totals 24-57 8-14 56.
Pike County10 7 12 9—38
Atlantic18 17 8 13—56
3-point goals—Pike County 0-0, Atlantic 0-8. Total fouls—Pike County 12, Atlantic 18. Rebounds—Pike County 20 (Blackburn 7), Atlantic 26 (Williams 14). Foul outs—None. Technical fouls—Pike County coach.


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Graded EX-MT 6 by PSA. Superb high-grade example of this classic Mickey Mantle card, bordering on Near Mint condition. One of card collecting's greatest classics, Mantle's second Topps card is the key to the 1953 Topps set, and one of the most popular of all postwar baseball cards. This striking example has only the slightest hint of wear to the corners, and is centered 35/65 L/R and 40/60 T/B. The colors are bright and crisp. Extremely crisp and clean, both front and back. Submitted for grading by REA. This is a very strong example for 1953 Topps, an issue which is so condition-sensitive due to its flush-to-the-border design, with an overall appearance stronger than its technically accurate grade of Excellent to Mint. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,000/$1,500. SOLD FOR $2,115
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The first six months (and the following months as well) can be stressful, especially if the founders are used to a preset work environment and are unable to cope with the everyday challenges of running a startup.
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This post is about some common learnings shared which we as startup entrepreneurs could relate to as well. Here are some early beliefs of startup founders that turned out to be either untrue or exaggerated.
There's a lot of buzz when startups receive funding or when they get acquired. While these may be the milestones in a startup's journey and help it in terms of brand visibility, they do not guarantee increased revenues or the adoption of its products.
In addition, startups may want the focus to be more on their products and not on the disproportionate attention and time spent on the funding process.
Related: You can now raise funds for your business on BEAM
There could also be another trap — bootstrapped founders may start to focus more on metrics that potential investors want to hear, rather than on product or customer acquisition strategies. If the web app of a startup generates maximum interest and engagement from users, there's no need to spend time and money on building a native mobile app, as suggested by some investors. After all, validation from customers is what ensures long-term success.
At a recent event held at the Axilor Transit space, the crowdsourced takeaways included panellists sharing how part-time mentoring can be dangerous. For instance, Ravi Gururaj (QikPod, TiE, NASSCOM) felt there were many armchair mentors and too much advice could confuse founders into making wrong decisions. This was seconded by another panellist at the event, Meena Ganesh (Portea, GrowthStory), who went on to say that 'too many people are mentoring without them being mentored on how to mentor'.
The bottom line is, it may not be worth engaging mentors who are either too busy or not interested in getting involved with one's product and company.
This may be a popular belief, especially in Bengaluru. In the startup world, the kind of advice one receives can include both extremes — people who tell you not to attend any event and those who suggest you attend each and every event.
Having attended a host of events over the past decade in various capacities (as a co-organiser, blogger, panellist, exhibitor, etc), I'd say that it's important to do one's homework before attending events.
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Events can only add value if one is able to get something out of them — new learnings, product validation, useful connections (potential customers, talents), or visibility among relevant stakeholders. Recently, we have been probing deeper into events to understand the kind of value different stakeholders can derive from them. For instance, we have found that organisers are becoming increasingly aware of the expectations from an event; some are even engaging with potential attendees many days prior to an event.
The first six months (and the following months as well) can be stressful, especially if the founders are used to a preset work environment and are unable to cope with the everyday challenges of running a startup. In the early days, one will be surrounded by talks around funding, a ton of advice, and several startup meetups — all of which could play a role in how you move forward. While it helps in gathering varied perspectives, being able to 'Be Yourself' and 'Do What You Love' — as the mottos of some coworking space state — may help you not just survive but also enjoy what would be a roller-coaster ride.


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Accused Killer Leaves Prison After 23Years
During his more than two decades in prison for murder, there were several moments when it looked as though William Lopez had exhausted every hope of getting out. His defense lawyer didn't follow up on appeals, a judge later said, and his own overtures to the court—crafted in the prison library—were repeatedly rejected.
Still, Mr. Lopez walked out of a Brooklyn courthouse on Wednesday a free man, at least for now, crediting his "faith and belief that one day this moment would come."
Last week, Brooklyn federal court Judge Nicholas Garaufis criticized almost every aspect of the case in overturning Mr. Lopez's conviction of killing a man in a Coney Island robbery. The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office has said it plans to appeal the decision.
A state judge released Mr. Lopez pending the appeal. If prosecutors are unsuccessful in the appeal, they have said they intend to retry Mr. Lopez.
On his way out of the courthouse, the 54-year-old Mr. Lopez accepted a MetroCard from his new lawyer, Richard Levitt.
"I have never seen one of these before, other than on television," Mr. Lopez said. "But I'll learn, I'll learn how to use it quickly."
It was an unlikely development in a saga that began in August 1989, when Elvirn Surria was shot inside what police described as a drug den. Mr. Lopez, whose attorneys said had no previous criminal record, was accused of killing Mr. Surria during a robbery attempt.
A then-22-year-old woman was the only witness who identified Mr. Lopez as the killer. She later said she had been on a two-day crack binge the night of the murder.
She emerged a month after the incident after she was arrested on an unrelated drug charge, according to court papers.
In the weeks after Mr. Lopez's conviction but before he was sentenced, an inmate housed at Rikers Island with the witness wrote to prosecutors telling them that she said she lied when she testified that Mr. Lopez was the killer.
However, Irving Anolik, one of Mr. Lopez's attorneys, didn't attempt to have the allegations investigated or ask the trial judge to set aside the verdict, Judge Garaufis wrote in his ruling. Mr. Anolik didn't return a call for comment on Wednesday.
In 1991, the witness, who has since died, provided Mr. Lopez's family with an affidavit saying she had lied.
Judge Garaufis also determined that another defense attorney had failed to interview Mr. Lopez's mother and sister, who said they were with him at the time of the murder. That lawyer has since died.
After an initial round of appeals to state court were denied, Mr. Anolik didn't follow up, according to the federal judge's ruling. Judge Garaufis also criticized the prosecutor and the trial judge in his ruling. The prosecutor couldn't be reached for comment, and the judge declined to comment.
In 1998, Mr. Lopez began acting as his own lawyer. "I worked hard, sitting in many law libraries, just learning and trying to chip away," Mr. Lopez said Wednesday. An application he made in 2000 seeking permission to file an appeal even though the statute of limitations had passed was denied.
Another petition requesting the conviction be overturned because of allegedly ineffective counsel and his stated innocence was dismissed because it was filed too late.
But in September 2005, a federal court granted a similar request, and Mr. Lopez was assigned a lawyer and an investigator. Over the next five years, several appeals filed in state court—a necessary step before the case could head to federal court—were all denied.
In April, with Mr. Lopez's state appeals exhausted, Judge Garaufis granted a request to hold a hearing to review the evidence. Brooklyn prosecutors objected to the hearing.
"Any discussion of Lopez's case must begin with the weakness the evidence of the prosecution presented at trial," the judge wrote. The only other witness to the murder described the killer as 6 inches taller and with a darker complexion than Mr. Lopez. During the trial, she didn't identify Mr. Lopez as the shooter. There was no physical evidence.
Relatives of Mr. Surria, the victim, couldn't be reached for comment.
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For a sweater to take shape in a form other than your basic rectangle, you'll need to add and/or subtract some stitches along the way. In the Winter issue, we explored a variety of ways to increase the number of stitches on your needles. Since most garment shaping requires the use of decreases as well as increases, in this installment, we'll look at different types of decreases.
Note: The instructions that follow assume you knit in the Western style, where the leading leg of your stitch sits in front of the needle. If you are an Eastern style or combination knitter, you will need to modify these instructions. Pay close attention to the detailed photos and compare them to your knitting to see how to arrange your stitches to achieve the desired effect.
Single Decreases
Decreases can lean to the right or to the left, and can be worked on either the right side (RS) or the wrong side (WS) of the fabric. For the purposes of this article, "right side" refers to the knit side of stockinette stitch; "wrong side" refers to the purl side of stockinette stitch. Most patterns are written so shaping decreases occur only on right-side rows, but you will occasionally be asked to decrease every third row or every fifth row, making wrong-side decreases necessary.
Single decreases turn two stitches into one. The most commonly used single decrease is knit two together (k2tog). When worked on the right side, this decrease leans to the right. The wrong side equivalent is purl two together (p2tog). When worked on the wrong side, but viewed from the right side, this decrease looks just like k2tog. For these right-leaning decreases, the two stitches end up stacked with the left-hand stitch on top of the right-hand stitch.
The remaining single decreases all lean to the left, with the right-hand stitch stacking on top of the left-hand stitch. The most commonly used in contemporary patterns is slip, slip, knit (ssk). To work this decrease, slip two stitches individually as if to knit them, then insert the left-hand needle into the front of those two stitches and knit them together through the back loops. By slipping the stitches you change their orientation, so that the leading leg of the stitch is behind the needle rather than in front. This allows you to stack the right-hand stitch on top without twisting the stitches.
The wrong-side version of this decrease is slip, slip, purl (ssp). Slip two stitches individually as if to knit them, slide them back to the left-hand needle, then reach around with your right-hand needle and purl them together through the back loops. The maneuver is a bit awkward, but the result is good.
There is a variation on the ssk often attributed to Elizabeth Zimmerman and Meg Swansen. Slip the first stitch as if to knit, then slip the second stitch as if to purl. Insert the left-hand needle into the front of those two stitches and knit them together through the back loops. Since you don't re-orient the left-hand stitch when you slip it as if to purl, it is twisted as it lies under the right-hand stitch. Proponents of this variation say the decrease is smoother, and a better mirror image of the k2tog.
k2tog tbl
The next left-leaning decrease is knit two together through back loops (k2tog tbl). Quick and easy to accomplish, this decreases leaves both stitches twisted. The WS partner for this decrease is purl 2 together through back loops (p2tog tbl). Purling through the back loop is always a bit awkward, because it requires reaching around behind the stitches with your needle.
p2tog tbl
The left-leaning decrease most commonly seen in older patterns is slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, k1, psso). Not too long ago, this was the standard solution when a left-leaning decrease was needed to mirror the k2tog. When the slipped stitch is passed over the knit stitch, it tends to get a bit enlarged, stealing yarn from the preceding stitch and making the decrease more prominent. This decrease has largely been discarded in favor of ssk.
sl 1, k1, psso
Symmetrical Decreases
A line of decreases can be a design feature in a garment. For this purpose, use mirrored decreases as shown in the two samples that follow.
You can use the decreases to emphasize a line, such as the curve of a neckline or the diagonal of a raglan, by working decreases that slant away from the edge. In the neck sample, the lower section has k2tog decreases at the left neck and ssk decreases at the right neck. To soften the line, work decreases which slant into the edge. In the upper section of the neck sample, ssk was worked at the left neck and k2tog was worked at the right neck.
Decreases can be used to emphasize the curve of a neckline.
In the raglan sample, the lower half has k2tog to the right of the seam, and ssk to the left of the seam. The upper half has ssk to the right of the seam, and k2tog to the left. Again, decreases that slant away from the edge create a strong line. Decreases that lean into the edge are less obvious.
Decreases that slant away from the edge create a strong line.
Decreases that lean into the edge are less obvious.
Double Decreases
Double decreases reduce three stitches into one. They can lean to the left, lean to the right, or be centered.
The right-leaning double decrease is knit three together (k3tog). In this decrease, the stitch on the left-hand side is stacked on top of the other two stitches.
The left-leaning double decrease that mirrors k3tog is slip, slip, slip, knit (sssk). To work this decrease, slip three stitches individually as if to knit, insert the left hand needle in the front of these three stitches, and knit them together through the back loops. Because the orientation of the stitches is changed when they are slipped, the right-hand stitch can be stacked on top without twisting the stitches.
sl 1, k2tog, psso
Another left-leaning double decrease is slip one, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, k2tog, psso). While the right hand stitch ends up on the top of the group, the center stitch falls to the bottom, emphasizing the two outer stitches coming together in the center.
s2kp2 or cdd
The centered double decrease is slip two, knit one, pass two slipped stitches over (s2kp2, or cdd). To work this decrease, slip the first two stitches together as if you were going to knit them together, knit the next stitch, them pass the two slipped stitches over the stitch just knit. This decrease stacks the center stitch on top, emphasizing the vertical line of the decrease.
Double decreases are most frequently used in lace patterns.
The three different types of double decrease are most frequently used in lace patterns, where the choice of decrease can have a huge impact on the appearance of the fabric. The lower portion of this swatch uses the sl 1, k2tog, psso decrease. Notice that the top of each diamond shows a strong diagonal lean to the left. The center section of the swatch is worked with a s2kp2 decrease. The vertical line up the center of each diamond is the strongest element in this section. At the top of the swatch, the k3tog was used. This section shows a strong diagonal lean to the right.
Knitter's Choice
With such an array of options, how do you choose? Most patterns will tell you which decrease to use, but you need not feel limited by the designer's choices. While you are making your gauge swatch, play with different decreases to see how they look in your yarn and stitch pattern. Use the decreases that give you the look you like best. It's all about knowing the options and making the choice that pleases you.
Right-Leaning Single Decreases
Left-Leaning Single Decreases
Right-Leaning Double Decreases
Left-Leaning Double Decreases
Centered Double Decrease
Download a handy pdf with Decoding Decreases and instructions for all of the decreases.
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PUBLISHED: 09:53 30 January 2013 | UPDATED: 09:56 30 January 2013
One of the world's leading classic rose growers, Peter Beales, has died aged 76.
The Norfolk rose specialist won a total of 19 gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, and was given the Royal Horticultural Society's top award.
He started the rose business, which is now based at Attleborough, exported around the world.
In 2003, he was awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour by the RHS in recognition of his success as a rose grower and also promoting gardening.
Mr Beales had started Peter Beales Roses on a one and a half acre site at Swardeston, near Norwich, with his wife Joan.
An announcement on the firm's website, said: "With deep sadness, we regret to inform you that Peter died in the afternoon of Saturday January 26."
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Philip L. Zweifel, Ph.D.
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Philip L. Zweifel, Ph.D., of Waukesha, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at Seasons Hospice, at the age of 65. He was born Aug. 14, 1946, in Madison, the son of Edward and Creola Zweifel. Phil married the love of his life, Deborah (Beczkalo) Zweifel, on June 10, 1972.
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In December of 2010, the developer of a novel treatment for congestive heart failure, Acorn Cardiovascular, shut its doors after failing to receive FDA approval. The closure of the company marked an end to a battle with the regulatory agency that lasted nearly a decade. In October of 2011, venture capitalists and lobbyists for the medical device industry called for reforms to the FDA and its process for review of medical devices in time for the re-authorization of the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act. [1] Acorn Cardiovascular was cited as an example of the devastating impacts the FDA's unpredictability and regulatory barriers could have on a company and ultimately, the economy. [2]
Though the FDA has become the visible scapegoat for the failure of medical device startups, any number of miscalculations or missteps can have an irreparable effect on a startup. The underlying cause for failure of a medical device startup is far more complicated than simply assigning blame to the FDA or to management. The medical device industry operates in a dynamic environment in which market and regulatory constraints are intricately woven with management's execution rendering it difficult for startups to navigate. Medical device startups are not immune to the obstacles that other venture-backed companies face in developing a new product, such as changes in market conditions, the economic environment, and the need to generate revenue as quickly as possible. But there are forces that are unique to this field that elevate the risks and magnify the costs of failure for new entrants. Some of these are external to the company; some are internal.
A thorough understanding of these external and internal forces is necessary to detangle the speculated from the underlying cause of a medical device startup's failure.
[1] Hay, Timothy. VCs Take Their Case For FDA Reform To Capitol Hill. WSJ Blogs. Oct 6, 2012
[2] The Committee on Energy and Commerce: Internal Memorandum. Oct 14, 2011.
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U.S. President Harry S. Truman dedicates Friendship International Airport in Anne Arundel County Maryland, United States, south of Baltimore. Aerial view of the new airport. A sign on a terminal building reads 'Friendship International Airport'. President Truman disembarks from an aircraft together with Baltimore Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., and is greeted by officials. He reviews an honor guard. A crowd seated during the dedication ceremony. The President speaks into a microphone and gives a short address (sound is present in clip for this portion). (The airport was later renamed Baltimore/Washington International Airport, and subsequently, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Also known as BWI.)
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By Allan Muir
The opening of the Sochi Games is just a year away, and while there's still no formal agreement that NHL players will skate in the men's hockey tournament, all signs point in that direction and league officials are to meet with the IIHF on Feb. 14 and 15 to discuss the matter.
SARAH KWAK: Ovechkin, Russia thirsting for redemption
Coming off a surprising silver medal performance in 2010, Team USA will ice a competitive squad that is stacked in net, young and mobile on the blueline and aggressive, if not particularly deep, up front.
Here's how we see Team USA lining up in Russia.
• Jonathan Quick (Kings): He's off to a sluggish start this season, but at this point, the Conn Smythe winner is the presumptive No. 1 because of his proven big-game ability.
• Ryan Miller (Sabres): He hasn't been the same player since the end of that 2009-10 season, but he doesn't have anything to prove. The 2010 Olympic MVP is a lock to make this team.
• Cory Schneider (Canucks): The Senators' Craig Anderson is lights out right now, but he'll be 32 when the Games roll around. Schneider will be 27 and he has a future with the USA Hockey program, so he'll get the call.
• Ryan Suter (Wild): He'll be Mr. Everything on the American blueline.
• Jack Johnson (Blue Jackets): This two-way blueliner eats heavy minutes and is a tremendous presence. Look for him to wear the C.
• Ryan McDonagh (Rangers): He's young, but used to playing heavy minutes against top forwards. He's also great at taking away the lane and blocking shots.
• Keith Yandle (Coyotes): Strong transitional play and special teams expertise make him a safe bet for top-four minutes.
• Kevin Shattenkirk (Blues): He continues to develop into a reliable two-way player. Strong in transition, he doesn't make many mistakes.
• Justin Faulk (Hurricanes): This youngster has shown a dramatic development curve. He can play in all situations, and his speed and hockey sense make him an ideal third-pairing guy.
• Zach Bogosian (Jets): When he's healthy, he's a beast. He can be the crease-clearing physical presence the Americans desperately need on the back end.
• Zach Parise (Wild): Team USA's top all-around forward, he'll be asked to lead the offense.
• Patrick Kane (Blackhawks): The dynamic, creative winger has rediscovered his game this season. He's a lock for the first line.
• Bobby Ryan (Ducks): Big body, soft hands. He could play on either of the top two lines.
• Joe Pavelski (Sharks): He performed brilliantly in Vancouver and should assume a larger role in Sochi. Look for him to take all the big draws.
• Max Pacioretty (Canadiens): This dogged puck pursuer and volume shooter could earn a top-six role.
• Ryan Kesler (Canucks): He would be best used on the second unit, but a lack of elite centers could force him into a first-line role.
• Dustin Brown (Kings): He brings a physical presence and a knack for scoring big goals.
• Ryan Callahan (Rangers): He boasts leadership, smarts and a willingness to pay any price to win a game.
• David Backes (Blues): The big, physical pivot will center the shutdown line.
• T.J. Oshie (Blues): The buzzsaw winger will provide energy in a depth role.
• Jason Pominville (Sabres): Emerging as a reliable, two-way forward for the Sabres, he has the versatility to slide up or down the roster.
• Phil Kessel (Maple Leafs): America's best natural finisher is off to a rough start with Toronto, but he'll fill a top-six/power play role in Sochi.Alex Galchenyuk (Canadiens): Jonathan Toews


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Ludwig drums now available on Dolphin Music!
There's a reason the world's best drummers are playing Ludwig drums. Because for 90 years, Ludwig has designed and crafted their drum kits and components with both eyes on quality, and both ears on sound. The Ludwig sound is inimitable. The look? To say they look good is simply an understatement.
But that beauty is more than skin deep. Ludwig knows that along with your music comes a long series of setups, performances, tear downs and moves. So they build their kits to keep looking and sounding good, gig after gig after gig.
Ludwig kits have been carefully selected to give you that legendary Ludwig look and sound, matched to your musical tastes, your skill level and - importantly - your budget.
Like the classics? If so, you're gonna love Ludwig's Classic Maple kits. The Fab Four four-piece set combines today's technology with the cool '60s style of Ringo Starr's history-making Ludwig outfit.
Then there's the powerful new five-piece Zep Set. With its big bass drum and dual floor toms, it's true to the original Ludwig kit played by legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. The striking Vistalite Transparent Amber Zep Set is also available.
Play a piece of history
It has been called the most important event in the history of rock music and Ludwig was right there.
The date was Sunday, February 9, 1964, at 8 p.m. (ET). An unprecedented audience of 73 million excited Americans huddled around their glowing Philco and RCA sets to behold the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. On a "mod" elevated round stage, behind his three mop-topped mates from Liverpool, Ringo Starr sat behind a gorgeous four-piece Ludwig set. Ringo swung outsome rock-steady rhythm to Beatles' hits including "All My Loving," "Till There Was You," "She Loves You," "I Saw Her Standing There," and "I Want to Hold Your Hand."
from left: Ringo Starr and his Ludwig Maple Drum Kit; and one example of Ludwig's fantastic range of Classic Maple kits - in Black Oyster, like Ringo's
The rest is rock history, but it was just another great chapter in the history of Ludwig. For the Ludwig name had already been on quality drum products since 1901.
The new Fab Four Classic Maple kit is going to make history again and you can easily own one.
Ludwig Classic Maple Fab 4 Kit: You'll love it, yeah, yeah, yeah
These are beautifully crafted drums. They feature stunning maple shells and are available in over 24 different finishes. The Ludwig 800-series hardware is sturdy and finished flawlessly.
The classic Weather Master heads and Mini-Classic lugs (Classic or long lugs are an option) will easily let you tune the drums to your particular preference. But you can bet your best backbeat you'll be able to reproduce that vintage big '60s sound.
The 14" x 20" bass drum does an exceptional job of delivering that big, booming muffled attack and expanded decay. The two toms are virtually overtone free and quite responsive. The 6" deep wood snare drum is a real jewel. Its shell resonance is bright and controlled. The Supra-Phonic strainer adds just the right touch of '60s sizzle to the sound. VIEW DETAILS
Ludwig L8264LM Classic Maple John Bonham Zep Set: Whole lotta love for this set too
Another of Ludwig's Classic masterpieces in Maple is the Zep Set. It's a kit that's fit for a posthumous tribute to metal master John Bonham.
Not only is the Zep Set configured much like Bonzo's original Ludwig kit (before the clear Ludwig Vista Lites he later played), it's apparently built to deliver the kind of power and projection that made the Led Zeppelin drummer a real rock pioneer.
With blazing bass-drum barrages, punishing tom strokes, and explosive snare licks, Bonham deftly moved the groove laid down by bassist John Paul Jones. Bonham played "big" and Ludwig's new Zep Set is made to project that kind of work. You get that huge 26" bass drum, 18" and 16" floor toms, a mounted 14" tom and a magnificent 6-1/2"-deep, 14" Supra-Phonic snare in brilliant polished metal.
The 9-ply/6mm maple shells are available in the same marvelous finishes as the Fab Four kit. The Ludwig 900 series hardware is first rate and ready to rock. VIEW DETAILS
Ludwig Vistalite John Bonham Reissue Drum Set:
The Amber Vistalites where used by John Bonham between 1973 and 1975. One of the reasons for using this set was because of it's sheer volume it produces. It's a LOUD set and even louder with the big drum sizes. One of the problems back in those days was that the PA and drum mikes just weren't that good. Drummers at the time were having trouble being loud enough.
Ludwig has re-release the Vistalite Amber set in the form that John Bonham in The Song Remains The Same. This classic drum set consists of a 26"x14"D kick drum which was one of the major components to the John Bonham sound. Big, Bombastic, and Loud! The set also comes with a 14"x10"D tom and tom stand. This is how Bonham had it because he hit the toms so hard after a short while the mount on the original ludwigs would bend. It also has a 16"x16"D and 18"x16"Depth floor toms. This was again what he usually used when they played live. It also includes a 14"x6.5"Depth Supra-Phonic snare drum and snare stand.
John Henry Bonham known for his incredible 20 minute drum solos was the drummer for the legendary Led Zeppelin. Next to Ringo Starr he has had the greatest influence on Rock drumming ever! Every heavy metal drummer weather they know it or not has at least one John Bonham drum riff.
If you've ever done a triplet starting with the KICK - FLOOR TOM - MOUNTED TOM you're doing a John Bonham riff. Now do that at an incredible speed with numerous variations and continue for at least 20 minutes.
John Bonham played without sticks which is painful if you've ever tried (unless you're really drunk or ?). His style of drumming was more of to make Godz of Thor proud. His thunderous and powerful playing conjurs up visions of the raw naked elements FIRE, AIR, WATER, and EARTH. His conribution to drumming is tremendous and at the time Revolutionary/Visionary.
The ultimate drum set. That's what John Bonham thought, and so did the millions of people spellbound by his astoundingly powerful performance in 'The Song Remains the Same." This is the exact kit, painstakingly reproduced right down to the gold sparkle bass drum hoops. This limited reissue kit features classic spurs, legs, and brackets; large classic lugs; T-rods and claws on the bass; gold sparkle inlays; and blue and olive badges. VIEW DETAILS
American beauties
Both the Fab Four and the John Bonham-inspired Zep Set are musical marvels that are manufactured in Ludwig's Monroe, NC, plant. As you would expect from a drum-making legend like Ludwig, the finish, fit, and sonic integrity of these sets is impeccable. They are a must-have for gigging drum artists and collectors with a flair for the nostalgic. Because of the modern design technology employed, you can tune these sets to suit whatever style of music you're playing. But the classic looks are simply timeless.
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Although it might cost an interested team a draft pick or more, there's a high-scoring forward now available less than a month from the July 1 start to free agency in the NHL.
Nashville general manager Dave Poile has told The Tennessean that his club will not bring back Alexander Radulov, who after finishing up his three-year contract with the team is scheduled to be a restricted free agent this summer.
Poile says that he will look to trade Radulov's rights to a team the Russian sniper is willing to re-sign with. Or Radulov might return to the KHL. It is not known yet what Radulov's plans are, although he told The Tennessean after the Predators' season ended that he wanted to be back with Nashville.
Radulov is a talented but, like many Russian players, enigmatic would-be star. Although he returned to the Preds under the premise that he would put their offense over the top last March, he scored three goals and seven points in nine regular-season games. In the playoffs, his line read 1-5-6 in eight games. He famously was suspended for Game 3 of the Preds' second-round series against Phoenix because he broke team curfew in Arizona. He was also held out of Game 4 along with teammate and drinking buddy Andrei Kostitsyn.
If Radulov wants to stay in the NHL, he'll attract plenty of suitors. A team that's struggled for scoring at key times, in particular on the power play, could certainly use him at the right price. In addition to trading something to Nashville for his rights, a team would have to be willing to ante up somewhere from $3-4 million for the 26-year-old Radulov's services.
Since general manager Peter Chiarelli took over the Bruins, Boston has shied away from Russian players of most ages. Head coach Claude Julien had a typical rough relationship with Alexei Kovalev (who didn't?) in Montreal, and Radulov's willingness to be the two-way player Julien and the Bruins expect everyone to be would probably make the Bruins a poor fit for Radulov's services — especially if Nathan Horton is definitely going to be back at full strength come fall.
Nonetheless, Radulov exceeded 20 goals in shorter seasons in the KHL and his last full NHL season featured 26-32-58 totals in 2007-08. You can weigh in on the notion of Radulov playing for the Bruins by voting here.


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Nothing like a few technical issues to liven up this episode. Sean is treated to his first facial treatment and talks about his failing grade from the student teacher. A parade of new music — including new tracks from MODERN CHARMS, PINACT, PAUL JACOBS, DIRT NAPS and THE WRONG WORDS!
A brief discussion of the weather and why coconut is not a legitimate topping for anything. New music galore — including new tracks from TACOCAT, FORESTS, LSD RATKINGS, PLATEAUS and CHEAP TIME!
We pay a small tribute to a big show — or rather, The Best Show on WFMU — which ended an incredible thirteen year run on New Jersey's WFMU. Sean talks about how his body is continuing to decay at an alarming rate. A real uplifting episode for the holiday season — that also includes great new tracks from SPIDER BAGS, PAMPERS, SIRS, JOANNA GRUESOME and TOUGH AGE!
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As excerpt from Laurence Freeman OSB, "The Labyrinth," JESUS THE TEACHER WITHIN (New York: Continuum, 2000), pp. 230-31.
Are we prepared to practice detachment from what we instinctively know is our most precious possession: our separate identity? Relationship with [Jesus] the teacher at this point is of supreme importance. It allows us to risk our own death. By now the discipline of the mantra has led to the fortifying sense of discipleship which empowers us to let ourselves go. We can leave self behind precisely because we are in union and are never alone.
The words of Jesus become true in our own experience: "So also none of you can be a disciple of mine without parting with all your possessions. " (Lk 14:33)
If we are to embrace the eternity of the fullness of being (the "I AM" of God), we must first face the stark reality of impermanence and emptiness. The temptation is always to reduce the intensity, to sink to a lesser degree of consciousness, even to fall asleep. The Buddha warned against clouding the mind at this or indeed any stage of the journey with intoxicants. . .Jesus urged everyone to stay fully conscious:
Be alert, be wakeful. You do not know when the moment comes. . .Keep awake then for you do not know when the master of the house is coming. Evening or midnight, cock-crow or early dawn. If he comes suddenly, he must not find you asleep. And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep awake (Mk 13: 33-37).
In the letter to the Ephesians, Paul says that this state of wakefulness leads to the "spiritual powers of wisdom and vision" and on to gnosis or spiritual knowledge. But even with the strongest faith, the sorrowful sense of separateness is not immediately dissipated even when wisdom begins to shine. The wall of the ego can feel like an insuperable obstacle, a dead end leaving us nowhere to run to. But, as the Resurrection reminds us, what seems and feels like the end is not. By facing our entrenched egoism and recognizing its slow dying, meditation helps us to verify our own resurrection in our own experience.
After meditation: from Sahajananda, THE BEATITUDES (Shantivanam: Saccidananda Ashram, 1999), pp. 6-7.
The rich young man who had the desire for eternal life observed all the commandments sincerely. But when Jesus told him "There is still one more thing you need to do. Sell all you have, give the money to the poor and . . .then come and follow me," the young man became very sad because he was very rich. He identified himself with his riches. . .without them he had no existence. With these riches he could not enter into the kingdom because the door to the kingdom is narrow. Not narrow in the sense of space, but in the sense that only the essential aspect of our being goes through it; all acquired things have to be left out. . . .The kingdom of God is the essential nature of all human beings. . .This treasure can neither increase or decrease. No thief can get there and no moth can cause its destruction.
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Treasurer Wayne Swan says closer financial ties with Asia will benefit the nation and Australian companies.
Mr Swan will speak at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong on Monday where finance ministers, business and financial leaders will discuss trends and developments in markets in Asia.
"At the forum I will continue to stress the importance of strengthening and developing closer financial integration within the region and the benefits this will bring," he said in a statement on Saturday.
He said he would reinforce Australia's keen interest in promoting greater use of China's official currency, the renminbi (RMB), for international trade and finance.
The RMB would be increasingly important in the Asian Century as the weight of global economic activity shifts from West to East, Mr Swan said.
On his previous trip to Hong Kong, Mr Swan and Hong Kong's financial secretary, John Tsang, announced the establishment of a joint Australia-Hong Kong RMB trade and investment dialogue.
The first will be held later this year in Sydney.
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By Dennis McCafferty | Posted 09-28-2010
You made it to the position of CIO because, in part, you excelled as a hotshot performer on the way up. Now that you're a senior manager, you'll need to effectively lead an entire department full of potential hotshots to ensure success. The very moment that you first step into a room as the "new boss" sends a clear message to your employees - either you "have it" or you don't. And that "it" is the ability to take command - whether it is taking charge of a room, or a crisis, or a great potential growth opportunity. In an article for the McKinsey Quarterly, Stanford University's Bob Sutton says that CIOs and other top managers need this quality to effectively lead. Sometimes, he writes, it's a matter of confidence. Other times, there's a bit of smoke and mirrors involved. Here's more from Sutton - a professor of management science and engineering at Stanford, and author of the book "Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best . . . and Learn from the Worst" (Business Plus/September 2010).
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I'm sure all of us Latin lovers are working away at reading some ancient texts for fun (or for school?). Well, what are you guys reading right now? Maybe this thread could serve as a discussion of authors/works, or maybe like a recommendation thread, giving people ideas for what to add to their "to read" pile.
*Aeneid 9 and 10
*Orberg's De bello gallico
Additionally, I am really intrigued by Sallust. I get the idea he is seldom read these days, but have any of you tried him out (either the Catilina or Iugurtha)? Any tips for me?
I know many of us here are just beginning to get their feet wet--that's cool too! What introductory books are you working with?
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Darkness will fall,
all warmth will fail.
Famine shall spread,
until Adam and Eve have perished;
clearing the way for the makers.
This scripture was found only three days ago. It was inscribed at the feet of a statue in Crete, an island located in the Aegean sea, just of the coast of Greece. The true origins of these writings are unknown, though myth pertains to a time of heroes which inhabited the island and its surrounding land formations. Although archeologists believe it was most likely written by the Aegean people, in hopes that they would have some sort of map for the future.
Most likely written in near or before the Bronze Age (c. 3000�1200 bc). The foretelling has been broken down to mean a number of things. The most popular amongst scholars is the nearing of an apocalypse. It's expected that this age of darkness and famine will be brought upon by a set number of stones or gems, or as the scripture calls them eyes. These eyes may also be symbols for plagues or catastrophic events that may wipe out civilizations.
There is also some brief speculation that the 'fire' spoken of is the sun. The extinguishment of the sun may be a symbol for an eclipse, when the sun disappears for a slight moment. It's possible that the 'eyes' will reveal themselves at this time, when darkness falls over the earth.
Other then the findings above, little else has been discovered. We need to find out more information if we hope to know when and where these events will take place. Or if this is simply another myth that may be written off in the text books.