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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Wednesday Diet Tip #10
Hi and welcome to Peggy and Kelly's Wednesday Diet Tip! Can drinking diet sodas make you fat? The experts say yes! According to research by the University of Texas Health Science Center, the more diet sodas a person drinks, the more likely they are to gain weight.
I admit to a diet soda consumption habit. In fact, my diet coke drinking is way beyond what anyone would consider moderation. I pop one open for breakfast, later as an afternoon treat, with dinner and even before bed. By now I"m used to the acrid flavor, the burning aftertaste. Although somehow, diet soda doesn't really quench my thirst. When it's hot or I'm really thirsty, water does the job much better. So why do I continuously turn to the diet soda? I guess because it's free-- no calories! no fat! I can drink as much as I want! If all this sounds a bit addictive, I guess it is. Caffeine addiction is very real. And I guess, so is diet cola addiction.
And so, yes, water may be a healthier, more refreshing option. But for now I'm still going with the diet soda.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
In the Nest
I've been watching a webcam view of baby falcons, fascinated as every day they grow bigger and stronger. In the beginning they just huddled in a helpless lump. Now, 2 weeks later, they are beginning to have more individual forms. I've become somewhat preoccupied watching them, running to the computer in the morning to count the babies (4) and make sure they're all still all there, panicking if the mama is away from the nest for too long, fussing over the runt and hoping he survives. According to the website, it takes 6 weeks until they fledge the nest.
I also had an up close and personal experience with baby birds in the nest this weekend. A mama robin had built her nest on the boat trailer at my in-law's camp in the Adirondacks. They were just hatched, with scraggly feathers, scrawny necks, and bulging, closed eyes. We even bought a styrofoam container of trout worms and left it out for the mother to "find" to feed them!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Wednesday Diet Tip #9
I don't want to say that obesity in dogs is becoming a national health concern, but the news of a new diet drug--for dogs--indicates otherwise. Slentrol is the first prescription canine weight loss product in the United States. Slentrol works as similar human weight loss drugs by preventing the absorption of some fats in the body.
There's no question, an obese dog faces the same health risks as an obese person. It's crucial to reduce his or her girth to a healthy weight. But must we resort to medication? For most dogs, the proper amount of food and exercise should do the job. I am uncomfortable relying on a medication, with potential risks and side effects--to do what I should be doing myself with a little extra effort. But in some cases, where diet and exercise have not worked and the health risk is severe, maybe a medication is necessary. Is Slentrol right for your dog? Only you and your veterinarian together can decide.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
I Wanna Play
Like most dogs, Kelly loves to nap. She's even become, perhaps, a bit of a couch potato. Sometimes, however, I feel sorry when I see her lying around. She must be really bored. I've come to realize that I need to work to ensure her environment is interesting and stimulating. After all, how exciting can it be to stay inside and watch me tap away at the computer all day?
In addition to our daily walk, I've made a promise to myself and to Kelly to devote more time to play.
One day I took all of the toys out of her basket and threw them on the floor. Kelly scampered around, going from one to the other, picking up one and then seeing something more appealing and dropping the first to grab another. I teased her with rope toys and tempted her with squeaky bunnies.
Other times I go into the back yard with her and throw sticks and tennis balls. We don't have a very large yard, but it's enough to give her a little space to run and chase. And I find that I tire myself out with the exercise too.
Kelly loves it when I just get down on the floor and roughhouse. Sometimes I wish we had another dog for her to play with, but then I remember that she doesn't like other dogs, so I'm not sure how well that would work. I'd love to bring her to a dog park, but fear she might be too aggressive toward the other dogs.
There are many ways to play with your dog, and some dogs, like Kelly, need a little encouragement to get moving. So excuse me, it's time for my play date. Kelly has a new tennis ball, and it's my serve.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Good News and Bad News
Bad news: She stressed out so much she nearly stroked out and broke blood vessels in her eyes and we had to rush her to the vet's
Good news: She'll be okay
Bad news: It cost $125 at the vet's
Good news: Our son went to the prom
Bad news: He got into a car accident on the way there
Good news: He's okay
Bad news: The car is not
Good news: He had a great time at the prom
Bad news: My husband and I sat in the rain with the car til 10pm waiting for the tow truck
Good news: Tomorrow's another day.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Grooming Horror
"Well, her fur is fat," the girl replied.
It was true. Kelly's long, flowing coat was thick and plentiful. Just too much fur overpowering her delicate face and short legs. She looked like an overgrown Chia pet.
Luckily, she had an appointment for her second-time-ever grooming session.
The first time didn't go so well. Kelly had never been left off in a strange place before, and she barked incessantly. This time, however was much worse. After nearly 2 hours my cell rang. "Uh, something's not going right," the groomer said quietly. "Kelly didn't like her bath, and she didn't like the blow dryer..." there was a pause. "And she's pretty stressed out. Her eyes are really red, I think she popped the blood vessels in her eye."
We rushed right over to pick her up. Kelly was wet, hairy, and half-groomed, tufts of hair sticking out unevenly. We took one look at her panting anxiously, her painful red eye looking like a bright cherry, and took her right to the vet's.
The vet performed a series of tests and found not only a burst blood vessel, but also a scratch on Kelly's eye. She gave her antibiotics and we made an appointment to be checked out again next week.
Although Kelly is not normally a stressful dog, I know that dogs can get stressed in new situations. Surely this couldn't be the first time the groomers ever saw that happen. And it seems to me they should have called before two hours, before it got to the point where blood vessels were bursting.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wednesday Diet Tip #8
Hi and Welcome to Peggy and Kelly's Wednesday Diet Tip! I don't want to talk salads today. Salads are great when you're watching your weight, but what about those times when you want to have a sweet, chocolate treat? Here are my top picks for chocolate delights that won't sabotage your weight loss program.
1. sugar free fudgsicle
2. Jello sugar free chocolate-vanilla swirl pudding
3. small square of Lindt dark chocolate with orange
4. Nestles sugar free hot chocolate
5. Weight Watchers chocolate snack cakes
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Have you found an indestructible dog toy? I haven't. Kelly can get her canine canines through anything. When she was teething, she once shredded a diet coke can into dozens of tiny, razor sharp slices. When I saw it, I raced to check her tongue and gums for lacerations. Amazingly, she had not a single cut on her.
I love to watch Kelly with a tennis ball. First she peels the felt off the top. Then she cracks it open like an egg. Every time it's the same routine.
She dismembers her stuffed toys too. All the stuffing is pulled out and scattered across the living room rug. The toy is then de-squeaked. Then, one by one she chews off the arms, legs, tail, bunny ears, elephant trunk or what have you. A tiny, pink, unstuffed chipmunk paw is still among her most treasured toys. She takes it out of her toy bin, tosses it around, chews on the raw edge, and then leaves it behind for me to find when I'm vacuuming.
Even Nylabones are chewn through--and swallowed--in a matter of minutes.
The one toy she's yet to destroy is aptly named "The Indestructi-ball." It's large, smooth, red, about the weight of a bowling ball. There's no dents or notches or any place to get ahold of it. She's never destroyed it...yet she's never played with it either. Apparently an indestructible toy is just no fun.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day!
We don't need a special day to remind us of how much we love being moms, but it's nice anyway! My big treat today was pancakes. Obviously not on my diet, but I did use sugar free syrup. Yum! My son, a senior in high school, still makes me a homemade card, and I love it. What used to be crayon scribblings and cockeyed stick figures is now fancy computer fonts and graphics in full color print elaborately folded together. The expectant look on his face as I read the card aloud makes it all the more special.
And my daughter, who now lives out of state, remembered me with a special phone call. Hard to believe she's not right here by my side any more, but kids grow up.
As I surveyed the children in church this morning, I nostalgically remembered the marigold seed in the styrofoam cup I was presented with every Mothers Day. The dandelion bouquets. The popsicle stick pencil holders. The gifts we cherish, because they were made with innocence and love. No other gifts could come close.
But I wouldn't mind a nice Caribbean cruise some day, okay?!
Happy Mother's Day everyone!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Wednesday Diet Tip #7
Hi and welcome to Peggy and Kelly's Wednesday Diet Tip! This morning I'm eating waffles topped with banana and syrup. Doesn't sound too dietetic? Well, if you do it right, it's not that bad, and a delicious start to the day! Start with 2 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Eggos. Only 180 calories, 4.5g fat, (0 trans fat), and 3g fiber. If you're watching carbs, you might find this a little high, but personally I concentrate on the calories and fat for my eating plan. Now, resist the urge to top with a pat of butter (that melts so temptingly over the sides.) Instead, if you want, squirt on a few dabs of I Can't Believe it's Not Butter spray. Slice a half a banana over the top, or strawberries or blueberries. Drizzle with sugar free syrup. Most brands make a sugar free variety now and trust me, they're not bad! Log Cabin Sugar Free has 35 calories and 0 fat for 1/4 cup. There you go: a diet breakfast that looks and tastes like a high calorie splurge!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
A New Way to Look at Things
Okay, I'm not saying I'm old but...I got my first pair of bifocals today. And I'm having a lot of trouble getting used to them. I never had to wear glasses before and I may be in denial but, the reading glasses the optometrist prescribed for me five years ago aren't really necessary. I can see the print on the pages just fine if I hold the book far enough away.
Since I write full time, I'm spending most of my day looking back and forth from the computer monitor to my notes. But I need a different strength lens for reading than I do for viewing my computer screen. Swapping out two different pairs of glasses isn't an option. Thanks to good ol' Ben Franklin I now have this funny looking vision correction contraption with a funky line across the middle. When I want to use my computer, I have to bend my neck down to look only out of the top of the glasses. And to see my notes sitting on my desk, I must only look out of the bottom part of the glasses. When I look straight ahead, it seems that neither the top nor the bottom is in focus.
The optometrist assures me I'll get used to it. But she warned me not to walk anywhere while wearing my new bifocals. Well, rooted to my computer, I should be able to get a lot of work done. If only I could see what I'm doing.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Mommy Blogs Rule!
I'm not even sure if my own mother reads my blog.
A great entry on the blog Scribbit was brought to my attention, extolling the virtues of mommy blogs. The author points out five benefits of blogging for moms. Here's my take on them.
1. Moms can blog at homeMy kids are grown up now and don't really need me at home, but that doesn't mean I don't like to be here when my son comes home from school or baseball practice to ask him about his day. Plus, I love sitting around in my pj's til noon, walking the dog when I need a break, and throwing in a load of laundry between assignments.
2. Moms need the social connection
Working from home gets very isolating. I belong to several online writer's groups to share about our careers. And now I can blog with other work from home moms, dieters, dog lovers, or anyone who craves social interaction with a complete stranger! (So c'mon, leave me a comment! Mom, are you out there?!!)
3. Moms have a wealth of materialI'm not sure I would call my life experiences a wealth of material (more like a dwindling bank account), but sometimes even the mundane topic of favorite ice cream flavors (caramel soft serve!), or what Kelly dragged in from the garden (dead snake) strike a chord with a reader.
4. Moms are record keepers
I love keeping lists. I recently discovered an old yellow legal pad with a record of Kate's first words and the ages at which she said them, and if necessary, what they meant (roe roes = Cheerios, la la berry = library, and when she got a little older, potholder= pot hole, woodpecker= beaver. Figure it out!)
5. Mom blogs wield economic power
When another Mom tells me something she purchased that was handy, economical, convenient or beautiful, I'm there. And I can share it on my blog to alert interested readers, too. Here's one for ya: Laini's Ladies Adornments. Adorable angelic decorations, Laini's Ladies adornments are approximately 9" tall glossy paperboard with beads, wire, ribbons and whimsical sayings. You can hang them anywhere, and there's one for any passion: The Muse of Chocolate, cats, coffee, gardening, dance, books, children, etc.


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The sixth and penultimate event of the Seattle Cyclocross series took place this last Sunday at Sprinker Park, down in the South Sound town of Spanaway. South it may be, but the weather was far from southern, as the frigid night temperatures moderated only slightly beneath a wan autumn sun, a sun progressively dimmed by the vanguard of the cloud banks conveying the next week's rain. The early morning SCX set-up crew found a parking lot covered in black ice, and the first wave at 9:15 would set off across still-rimy grass.
This was the fourth year a race has been held at Sprinker Recreation Center, a course developed after the loss of previous venues such Donida Farm, Kelly Creek Farm, and South Seatac Park. Though it has the advantage of parking aplenty, the venue's limitations – available terrain confined to a narrow greenbelt surrounding baseball diamonds and soccer fields – have required considerable experimentation and ingenuity on the part of course designers to transform a difficult site into an acceptable cyclocross course, and this edition continues the progress of the work. With long stretches of tarmac and straight lines on grass to their advantage, the power riders were hampered only by a single set of double barriers and a pair of forced trots up short embankments. Dan Norton's signature style of multiple hairpin turns required some cornering skill and power, but only the neophytes found much of a challenge in the couple of gentle off-camber sections and the downhill sandpile.
With Alex the Red at the helm of the trusty Recycled Cycles Sprinter van, the RCR setup crew arrived to find a couple of spots still available for parking and tents relatively close to all the important features, such as the registration tent, the start line, and the sanitation stations. Shivering in the morning chill despite multiple layers, it seemed hard to believe that just a few weeks earlier we had been basking in the sun of a prolonged Indian summer.
With the inclement weather, the travel distance, and various extra-curricular obligations, participation did not achieve the heights of previous weeks. Nonetheless, the hardened core of cyclocross enthusiasts were present and accounted for.
Taking the line in the first wave, Rob set off on an excursion through the frosty wonderland to finish well in the top half despite finding his way impeded by a fair amount of cyclocross slapstick on the part of the other folks in lycra clown suits. His efforts done, his real work began as Rob fired up the grill for the first batch of links and sliders furnished by our grand meat sponsor Bill the Butcher, purveyor of fine meat products from all-natural locally-raised beef.
With long-time RCR-board-member-and-cx-stalwart Tyler stepping down from the Supreme Council after years of valiant service, Rob's stepping into his galoshes to take on the responsibility for managing Team RCR's vast financial holdings, and he looks forward to visiting the Cayman Islands in the near future (note to the IRS: that's a joke – we know of no cyclocross races in the Cayman Islands).
The early arrivals for the later races had plenty of time for lollygagging and strolling the course beneath the pallid sun as the next wave went off, bereft of blue-and-gold jerseys.
The elite categories took off at noon, with Alex joining the open 1/2 field. The generally flat course with its low degree of technical challenge didn't play to Alex's advantage in a stacked field easily dominated by international-class sub-23 rider Zack McDonald, but he still managed to hang on to his 9th place in the series rankings.
The 13:30 contingent was up next, David taking the line amongst the single-speeders, Andrew starting with the Cat 3 45+ crowd, while Beth and Julie sped along in hot pursuit with the rest of the elite women's field. David had his best result of the season with a 5th place that sits him nicely in 6th place for the single-speed series. Beth almost closed her minute handicap on Andrew, dashing home for a 5th place on the day and a solid grasp on the sixth spot in the general classification for the elite women.
The final event of the day beneath an overcasting sky saw five Recyclers line up at the start of the open Cat 3 race. Nick A took advantage of a course more suited to his characteristics to open a gap on Nick B, the latter still managing to cling to his top-10 series placing. Returning to the races as a newlywed, Liam pedaled his velocipede of bright orange beneath matching foliage for his first race as a Cat 3, managing to hold off NewCarl's valiant pursuit, while Jeff chased around after racers young enough to call him "sir".
And then the burgers were on their way to their final resting place, the tents folded and loaded with the grill, and the van was north-bound. But we'll be out next Sunday for the finale of the Seattle Cyclocross series at the Evergreen Fairgrounds in Monroe WA. The double points on offer should make for fierce battles as racers struggle to shuffle the series standings in their favor.
As ever, we extend our gratitude to the wonderful folks at our long-time title sponsor Recycled Cycles and bicycle partner Raleigh Bikes for making this all possible; Schwalbe Tires helps keep us rolling along, Bill the Butcher meets our after-party protein needs, with pre-race glycogen top-ups supplied by PowerBar energy gels.

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Actress Emma Roberts has landed a role in boyfriend Evan Peters' creepy drama series just weeks after learning her new TV pilot, based on sci-fi novel "Delirium," was rejected by network executives.
The "Scream 4″ star has signed up to join the cast of Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story: Coven," according to The Hollywood Reporter. She'll play a party girl in the third season of the acclaimed show.
Peters has already been confirmed as a returning cast member and his previously announced co-stars for the new season include Angela Bassett, Gabourey Sidibe and Kathy Bates, while Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Frances Conroy will also return.
It is still not clear what will become of Roberts' small screen adaptation of "Delirium," Lauren Oliver's novel about a teen in a dystopian future where love is outlawed. The show was initially approved by executives at the Fox network, but they decided to pass on the project after viewing the pilot episode.
Taking to her Twitter on May 9, Roberts shared her dismay with fans, writing, "Sad about Delirium. Thank you guys so much for your support!!!"


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Made in the Czech Republic, these are inexpensive but good-quality chisels.


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As a member of Scouting's national honor society, your primary responsibility in Scouting is to help your unit. An important way to do this is an OA Troop Representative. This position allows youth under age 18 to act as a liaison between the unit and the OA lodge while earning time toward their leadership rank requirements.
An OA Troop or Team Representative must attend both his unit and lodge and/or chapter meetings, and act as a communication link between the two. This opportunity allows the OA to better serve the unit, and gives members of the unit an idea of what the OA is doing within the BSA council.
OA is about more than events, and most OA events are not like the Ordeal. Most events are designed with fun and fellowship in mind. Leadership training opportunities and community service projects are also part of the OA. Attending these events is a great way to meet experienced Scouts from other units, promote Scout camping, find help for your Eagle leadership service project, and have fun. Youth can also plan the events in lodge committees and run for lodge leadership positions.
The National Order of the Arrow provides several high adventure and national programs programs that benefit its members and Scouting. The adventure programs allow youth members to give important service, form lifelong friendships, and learn about leadership. The OA Trail Crew and Philbreak at Philmont Scout Ranch, Wilderness Voyage at the Northern Tier High Adventure Base, and OA Ocean Adventure at Florida Sea Base are amazing events for a young man. The cost to youth participants is $100, or $125 for the Philmont Trail Crew. You can learn more about the high adventure programs by watching the Flash Presentations online.
About every two years, the National OA has an amazing conference of 7,000 arrowmen at a major university called NOAC. Plan on attending NOAC 2009 at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN with the lodge contingent.
Every arrowman is expected to continue their journey beyond the Ordeal to Brotherhood membership. The challenges involve learning of the traditions of the Order of the Arrow, growing in service to others, and sealing your membership in the Order of the Arrow. Brotherhood membership does not involve another Ordeal. Study guides, ceremony information and other arrowmen in the lodge are available to help you.
Your lodge dues expire every year. Renewal of dues is expected December for the incoming new year.Units are encourage to register all OA members together. You cannot participate in OA events within the lodge or abroad without having your dues currently paid.
Membership in the OA is with one lodge, one Council. You cannot retain membership in multiple lodges.


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The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its tradition of showing contemporary and independent films through its 2012 fall film series beginning Monday, Sept. 10.
The series will feature two films in September, one in October and one in November. The series will open with "Moonrise Kingdom" and continue with "Pina," "The Last Ride" and "Where Do We Go Now?" All films will be shown at 7:30 p.m.
"Moonrise Kingdom" will run Monday-Saturday, Sept. 10-15. It is the latest movie directed by two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Wes Anderson ("The Royal Tenenbaums," "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "Rushmore"). Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, "Moonrise Kingdom" tells the story of two 12-year-olds (Sam and Suzy, played by Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) who fall in love and are moved to run away into the wilderness together, and the mayhem that follows in the town that tries to find them. "Rolling Stone" has said, "Hilarious & heartfelt! A dream cast." Bruce Willis ("Die Hard," "The Whole Nine Yards" and "The Sixth Sense") plays the local sheriff, Captain Sharp. Edward Norton ("Fight Club," "The Illusionist" and "The Incredible Hulk") is a Khaki Scout troop leader, Scout Master Ward. Bill Murray ("Groundhog Day" and "Lost in Translation") and Frances McDormand ("Almost Famous" and "Burn After Reading") portray the young girl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bishop. The cast also includes Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman and Bob Balaban.
"Pina" will run Monday-Saturday, Sept. 17-22. The documentary explores the life and work of choreographer Pina Bausch while showing her company perform some of her most notable creations. The new film concept includes, in addition to excerpts from the four productions of "Café Müller," "Le Sacre du printemps," "Vollmond" and "Kontakthof," carefully selected archive footage of Pina Bausch at work, with many short solo performances by the dancers of the ensemble. WimWenders used Pina Bausch's own method of "questioning" with which the choreographer developed her new productions. She posed questions and her dancers answered not in words, but with improvised dance and body language.
"The Last Ride" will run Monday-Saturday, Oct. 15-20. Inspired by the mysterious final days of country music legend Hank Williams' life, "The Last Ride" is the story of his final drive from Montgomery, Ala., on his way to West Virginia. Hank Williams hires a local kid, who did not even own a radio, to drive him. Sparse and contemplative as a cold December drive through coal mining country, the story takes the audience inside the heart of a man who knows he is dying, and a dreamless boy whose fate seems already determined.
"Where Do We Go Now?" will run Monday-Saturday, Nov. 5-10. The film received the Un Certain Regard at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. In the comedy/drama, a group of Lebanese women try to ease religious tensions between Christians and Muslims in their village. Women heartsick over sons, husbands and fathers lost to previous flare-ups unite to distract their men with clever ruses. As civil strife engulfs the country, the women in the village try, by various means and to varying success, to keep their men in the dark.
Tickets for all of the films are $6 for regular admission and $5 for senior citizens, Hope College faculty, and children. Updated information may be obtained by visiting hope.edu/arts/knick.
The Knickerbocker Theatre is located at 86 E. Eighth St.


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Honda VFR 800F V-TEC Limited
Make Model
Honda VFR 800F V-Tec ABS Limited
Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Max Power
Max Power Rear Tyre
Max Torque
Front Suspension
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
Front Tyre
Rear Tyre
Dry Weight
Fuel Capacity
- New colors are Candy Dark Red and Pearl
Blue/Pearl White/Red tri-color paint scheme.
- Tri-color-painted model sports unique 25th
anniversay tank badging and black-painted wheels and frame.
Unique features
- Revolutionary VTEC combines the power
characteristics of both two- and four-valve cylinder-head designs. The
engine runs on two valves per cylinder below 6400 rpm and then switches to
four valves per cylinder, delivering significantly stronger low-end and
mid-range torque, while maintaining the Interceptor®'s impressive high-rpm
power delivery.
- The 2007 Interceptor meets the California
Air Resources Board (CARB) 2008 emissions standards.
- Silent-type cam-chain drive eliminates
mechanical gear noise. The system features a set of dual tensioners that
maintain optimal pressure and lubrication for the camshaft chains, ensuring
quiet operation and long life.
- Programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) uses
four 12-hole injectors for finer fuel atomization, improved combustion
efficiency, reduced emissions and increased power.
- Iridium-tip spark plugs are ignited by
compact high-energy coil-on-plug spark plug caps that produce a strong,
high-voltage spark.
- Unique NR-style center-up exhaust system
incorporates two stainless steel mufflers tucked snugly under the
Interceptor's tail section.
- Clutch features an offset outside friction
plate for quiet operation when starting from a stop.
- Three-phase coil-spring damper in the
transmission provides for smooth upshifts.
- Large-diameter 43mm Honda Multi-Action
System (HMAS) cartridge front fork provides enhanced handling under all
riding conditions.
- Four brilliant multireflector headlights
employ two centrally positioned H4 low/high beams positioned under two
widely spaced H7 high beams for brilliant nighttime illumination.
- 5.8-gallon fuel capacity.
- Compact 781cc DOHC 90-degree V-4 with an
oversquare bore and stroke of 72mm x 48mm.
- Combustion chambers feature an 11.6:1
compression ratio and are fed by programmed fuel injection through short,
straight intake ports.
- Interceptor engine serves as a stressed
member of the pivotless frame, which features specially designed engine
mounting bolts tuned to work in harmony with the damping characteristics of
the frame.
- Aluminum-composite cylinder sleeves are
high-pressure-formed from sintered-aluminum powder impregnated with ceramic
and graphite. The composite sleeves provide better wear resistance and
superior heat dissipation compared to conventional sleeves.
- Cast-aluminum pistons feature LUB-Coat
solid lubricant to minimize friction between piston and cylinder wall.
- Auto-enriching system is integrated into
PGM-FI module, optimizing the air/fuel mixture on cold starts and
eliminating the need for a manual choke.
- Solenoid-operated dual air-intake duct
design keeps one duct closed during low-speed operation to ensure optimal
control of air-intake velocity.
- Dual side-mounted radiators maximize
cooling efficiency using low-air-pressure areas created by side cowls to
draw cooling air through the radiators. During low-speed operation, a
thermostat-controlled left-side fan pulls cooling air across the radiator
into the fairing, keeping hot air away from the rider.
- Rugged 125mm-diameter eight-plate clutch
offers light weight and high load capacity.
- Exceptionally smooth-shifting six-speed
- Triple-box-section twin-spar aluminum frame
features a tuned, pivotless design that isolates the engine-mounted swingarm
from the frame and contributes to handling comfort.
- Interceptor's beautiful Pro Arm®
single-side cast-aluminum swingarm mounted to the engine provides an optimal
balance of rigidity and tuned flex for superb handling.
- Pro-Link® rear suspension features a 40mm
gas-charged HMAS shock with 4.7 inches of travel and adjustable spring
preload and rebound damping. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)-equipped model
has a convenient spring preload adjustment knob. The Pro-Link arm is
anchored directly to a cast-aluminum bracket on the rear of the engine case.
- Linked Braking System (LBS™) uses a second
master cylinder and a proportional control valve to couple the three-piston
calipers of the dual-front and single-rear brake discs for even better
braking feel while providing the peace of mind of an LBS system. Using the
front brake lever activates the outer two pistons of the left-side front
caliper, all three pistons of the right-side caliper and the center piston
of the rear caliper. Rear-pedal engagement activates the two outer pistons
of the rear caliper and the center piston in the left-front caliper.
- The Interceptor's 296mm floating
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Let $e = \lbrace u,v\rbrace$, $e' = \lbrace v,u'\rbrace$ be edges of an undirected graph $G$ and $ee'$ be the path from $u$ through $v$ to $u'$. The following defintions make sense for every graph and thus are purely combinatorial:
Definition 1: $ee'$ is a pre-geodesic when it is the unique shortest path between $u$ and $u'$
Definition 2: A pre-geodesic $ee'$ is a geodesic when there is no other edge $f$ through $v$ such that $ef$ or $e'f$ is a pre-geodesic.
The first condition is motivated by the fact that geodesics in differential geometry are locally shortest paths and as such locally unique. It prevents the graph
from having geodesics.
The second condition reflects the fact, that geodesics usually do not "split". It prevents the graph
from having geodesics.
But now, let's restrict to polyhedral graphs. I wonder if it's true for polyhedral graphs that only a small number of patterns of geodesics going through a given vertex $v$ are possible:
Which patterns?
How to prove this?
Have a look at this gallery of vertices $v$ (grey, drawn with all their neighbours) with degree at most 6 and at most three geodesics (red, blue, green) passing through them (all the other vertices may or must have further neighbours):
Is this gallery essentially complete?
If so: how to prove it?
Is there a polyhedral graph with a vertex of degree 7 with a geodesic passing through it?
Is there a polyhedral graph with a vertex with four geodesics passing through it?


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$\displaystyle r\frac{\partial v}{\partial r} = av$, where $a$ is a constant.
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The First Theft:
The very first recorded case of art theft remained in 1473, when two panels of altarpiece of the Last Judgment by the Dutch painter Hans Memling were stolen. While the triptych was being transferred by ship from the Netherlands to Florence, the ship was assaulted by pirates who took it to the Gdansk cathedral in Poland. Nowadays, the piece is revealed at the National Museum in Gdansk where it was just recently moved from the Basilica of the Presumption.
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The most well-known story of art theft includes among the most popular paintings on the planet and among the most well-known artists in history as a suspect. In the night of August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louver. Right after, Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned by the cops, however was released quickly.
It turned out that the 30 × 21 inch painting was taken by one of the museum staff members by the name of Vincenzo Peruggia, who just carried it concealed under his coat. The criminal offense was thoroughly performed by a notorious con guy, Eduardo de Valfierno, who was sent by an art faker who meant to make copies and offer them as if they were the initial painting.
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The biggest art theft in United States occurred at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. On the night of March 18, 1990, a group of burglars using cops uniforms got into the museum and took thirteen paintings whose collective worth was approximated at around 300 million dollars. The thieves took two paintings and one print by Rembrandt, and works of Vermeer, Manet, Degas, Govaert Flinck, along with a French and a Chinese artifact.
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When you look at the some of the most famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly prepared operations that include art dealerships, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. The most popular story of art theft includes one of the most well-known paintings in the world and one of the most popular artists in history as a suspect. The criminal offense was thoroughly conducted by a well-known con male, Eduardo de Valfierno, who was sent out by an art faker who intended to make copies and sell them as if they were the initial painting.
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1. Houston Texans: DE Jadeveon Clowney, 6-5, 266, South Carolina
If the Texans dont force a quarterback here, theyll take the best player on the board. Thats Clowney, one of the most talented defensive ends to enter the draft in a long time.
2. St. Louis Rams: LT Greg Robinson, 6-5, 332, Auburn
With Clowney off the board, Sammy Watkins, Khalil Mack and Greg Robinson are widely considered to be the elite prospects remaining. Watkins will be tempting despite taking four receivers in the top four rounds since coach Jeff Fisher took over, they still dont have a clear No. 1 but the Rams just signed Kenny Britt, so they do have some flexibility here.
Left tackle Jake Long is rehabbing after tearing his ACL and MCL late last season, so Robinson a mauler in the running game who flashes great potential in pass protection offers insurance in the short-term. If Long is ready to go this season, Robinson could also step in and be a dominant left guard as he refines his technique in preparation for a future move to left tackle.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: WR Sammy Watkins, 6-1, 211, Clemson
If the Jaguars arent in love with any of the top quarterbacks, they might just pick one in the second round and go with Watkins, an established playmaker with blazing speed who has all the tools needed to be a top-shelf receiver in the National Football League. He blows by cornerbacks, tracks the ball well and also has the ability to contribute as a returner.
4. Cleveland Browns: QB Blake Bortles, 6-5, 232, Central Florida
The Texans and Jaguars decisions to pass on a quarterback benefits the Browns, who now have their choice of the top three prospects at the position. Of the three, I have them going with Bortles, a late-riser who possesses prototypical size and plus intangibles. He also excels at running bootlegs and playaction, which will fit well in Kyle Shanahans version of the West Coast offense. Johnny Manziel or Teddy Bridgewater could also be options here.
5. Oakland Raiders: OLB Khalil Mack, 6-2, 251, Buffalo
The Raiders are trying to contend this year, and Mack is a plug-and-play type who will immediately help the defense with his versatility and ability to rush the passer. Mack can help out at defensive end, where LaMarr Woodley, Justin Tuck and Kevin Burnett are all 29 or older. He can also help out as a conventional outside linebacker in the Raiders 4-3 scheme, though 2013 third-round pick Sio Moore flashed potential there, too. There are a lot of bodies up front for the Raiders but its hard to pass on a blue-chip talent like Mack.
6. Atlanta Falcons: OT Jake Matthews, 6-5, 308, Texas A&M
The Falcons have to do a better job protecting quarterback Matt Ryan the guy was sacked a career-high 44 times last season. Rectifying this starts with fortifying the edges, where tackles Sam Baker and Lamar Holmes struggled mightily last season. Theres no doubt what Matthews can do; the guy is a plug-and-play tackle at either left tackle or right tackle, a rock-solid option with fantastic bloodlines (hes the son of Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews).
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR Mike Evans, 6-5, 231, Texas A&M
With the recent trade of Mike Williams, the Bucs could easily scoop up a wide receiver here. New quarterback Josh McCown thrived in Chicago with two big receivers in Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery, and the Bucs have a chance to recreate some of that magic by teaming up Evans a massive receiver with strong ball skills with another big, established playmaker in Vincent Jackson.
8. Minnesota Vikings: QB Johnny Manziel, 6-1, 207, Texas A&M
New offensive coordinator Norv Turner could use a long-term option at quarterback who is better than Matt Cassel, and there are no shortage of options still on the board. The Vikings could go with Bridgewater, Manziel or even David Carr, but Manziel has the arm strength and competiveness to make Turners vertical offense sing.
9. Buffalo Bills: TE Eric Ebron, 6-4, 250, North Carolina
The Bills could use a right tackle, so if Matthews falls here, he could be the pick. But after investing a first-round pick in quarterback E.J. Manuel last year, the Bills may give their young quarterback a weapon in the athletic Ebron, who is the drafts best prospect at tight end.
10. Detroit Lions: OLB Anthony Barr, 6-4, 255, UCLA
The Lions wouldnt mind taking Evans if he was still on the board, but Barr is a nice consolation prize. As a former fullback, he lacks polish and is still developing his football instincts, but his combination of size, speed, burst and collegiate production makes him an intriguing fit in Detroits attacking 4-3 defense. Hes a high-upside prospect worth taking a chance on.
11. Tennessee Titans: QB Teddy Bridgewater, 6-2, 214, Louisville
The Titans arent expected to pick up the option on Jake Lockers contract, which means hes essentially on a one-year audition in Tennessee. Enter Bridgewater, whose stock has fallen since a disappointing pro day but still has the pocket presence and smarts to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. There are some questions about his thin frame, but in this scenario, Bridgewater could sit for a year and develop behind Locker before taking over in 2015.
12. New York Giants: OT Taylor Lewan, 6-7, 309, Michigan
The Giants could use an upgrade at left tackle, so while the Giants rarely spend high picks on linemen, the chance to add a top-10 talent in Lewan at a position of need, no less could prove to be too tempting to pass up.
13. St. Louis Rams: CB Justin Gilbert, 6-0, 202, Oklahoma State
The Rams need help at safety, but their starters at the position last season Rodney McLeod and T.J. McDonald are only 23 years old. They should get better. So instead of safety, the Rams go with Gilbert, a player whose speed and ball skills potentially give coach Jeff Fisher and new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams another chess piece for their attacking defense.
14. Chicago Bears: DT Aaron Donald, 6-1, 285, Pittsburgh
Donald is small for a defensive lineman, but theres no doubting his production, quickness or motor. This guy has checked all the boxes during the pre-draft period and is an ideal fit as a three-technique defensive tackle to replace Henry Melton, who bolted for Dallas this offseason.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Darqueze Dennard, 5-11, 199, Michigan State
Dennard is an aggressive, physical press-man corner who fits the profile of the type of player defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau likes at the position.
16. Dallas Cowboys: S HaSean Clinton-Dix, 6-1, 218, Alabama
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones loves big names, and Clinton-Dix fits the bill, thanks to in large part to his amusing nickname (which is Ha Ha). But the Cowboys also need plenty of help at safety, and while Clinton-Dix isnt elite in any area, hes competent in several, which makes him a plug-and-player for Jones.
17. Baltimore Ravens: OT Zack Martin, 6-4, 308, Notre Dame
General manager Ozzie Newsome has an eye for talent and often leans toward taking the best player on the board. Fortunately for him, Martin is still out there. Hes smart and versatile and should be able to step right in at right tackle and contribute. As an added bonus, he also plays center and guard.
18. New York Jets: WR Odell Beckham Jr., 5-11, 198, Louisiana State
Brandin Cooks and Marqise Lee are also options here, but Beckham is bigger than Cooks and doesnt have Lees injury woes. Beckhams ability to stretch the field, play inside or outside and contribute on special teams makes him a potential contributor from day one.
19. Miami Dolphins: LB C.J. Mosley, 6-2, 234, Alabama
New Dolphins general manager Dennis Hickey is reportedly a fan of taking the best player available, and Mosley a smart three-down linebacker with excellent intangibles fits the bill. He also fills a need at inside linebacker.
20. Arizona Cardinals: OLB Ryan Shazier, 6-1, 237, Ohio State
Shazier is a nice fit for the Cardinals, a run-and-hit outside linebacker who is coming off a strong junior season in which he finished as the Big Tens leading tackler. His size is a concern, but he covers a ton of ground (he ran a 4.4 40 during his pro day) and the Cardinals have the size up front to protect him.
21. Green Bay Packers: S Calvin Pryor, 5-11, 207, Louisville
The Packers get a break and select perhaps the most imposing hitter in the 2014 draft class. Pryor is a physical player who will fit right in next to Morgan Burnett in the Packers secondary.
22. Philadelphia Eagles: WR Marqise Lee, 6-0, 192, Southern California
If anybody knows what Lee can do, its Philly coach Chip Kelly. He coached against him in 2011 and 2012, back when Kelly was at Oregon and Lee was ripping up Pac-12 defenses. Lees durability is a concern, but he is a natural playmaker with the speed and talent to stretch the field the way Kelly likes.
23. Chiefs: CB Bradley Roby, 5-11, 194, Ohio State`
At this range, the Chiefs might be tempted to look at Zack Martin, who can play guard, and big-play receivers like Marqise Lee and Brandin Cooks. But in Roby, they can also take a feisty, physical and fluid athlete who was inconsistent as a junior but was once regarded as a top-15 pick. Hes a tad shorter than the Chiefs general manager John Dorsey typically likes just a tick under 6-feet tall but he does have long arms and tends to play bigger than his size.
The Chiefs have already given big-time money to Sean Smith and Brandon Flowers, but for a team in the AFC West, the road to the Super Bowl leads through Denver and star quarterback Peyton Manning, and the Chiefs two losses to the Broncos not to mention their playoff loss to Indianapolis showed you can never have enough cornerbacks.
Adding Roby to the mix, along with Marcus Cooper and Chris Owens, gives the Chiefs at least five playable cornerbacks. It also provides valuable insurance at the position in case the team decides to save money next year by cutting Smith or Flowers.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: DE Kony Ealy, 6-4, 273, Missouri
The Bengals could use a little more juice on their defensive line, especially after the free-agent departure of defensive end Michael Johnson. Ealy has the tools to be a good professional defensive end.
25. San Diego Chargers: NT Louis Nix III, 6-2, 331, Notre Dame
San Diego is reportedly comfortable with Sean Lissemore at nose tackle, but Nix is a massive space eater who fits the bill as a run-stuffer in the Chargers 3-4 defense.
26. Cleveland Browns: CB Kyle Fuller, 6-0, 190, Virginia Tech
Fullers stock has been rising. He has a good football pedigree two of his brothers have played in the NFL while his youngest brother now plays at Virginia Tech and he has the talent to step right in next to star cornerback Joe Haden and solidify the position for years to come.
27. New Orleans Saints: OLB Dee Ford, 6-2, 252, Auburn
Ford is a pass rusher, though and through, and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan knows exactly how to use guys like that in his 3-4 defense.
28. Carolina Panthers: WR Brandin Cooks, 5-9, 189, Oregon State
After the team parted ways with Ted Ginn and Steve Smith, finding a target for star quarterback Cam Newton should be a priority. Cooks is a player whose strong pre-draft workouts are backed up by his junior year film, so he could very easily go before this point. If he lasts to No. 28, consider it a steal for the Panthers.
29. New England Patriots: DT RaShede Hageman, 6-5, 318, Minnesota
The Patriots starting defensive tackles are well over 30, and while a handful of young backups played well last year, none of them have the athleticm and talent of Hageman. Hes raw, but if anybody can help him reach his potential, its Bill Belichick.
30. San Francisco 49ers: CB Jason Verrett, 5-9, 189, Texas Christian
Verrett is small, so long-term durability is a concern. But the 49ers need quality depth at cornerback, and Verrett has the speed, aggressiveness and ball skills to contribute immediately as a nickel corner.
31. Denver Broncos: OLB Jeremiah Attoachu, 6-3, 252, Georgia Tech
Attoachu is a pass-rusher with a chance to develop into a long-term starter. Given Von Millers off-field troubles and DeMarcus Wares age (31), it certainly wouldnt hurt to add a little edge-rushing insurance.
32. Seattle Seahawks: DT Stephon Tuitt, 6-5, 304, Notre Dame
The Seahawks lost some key members of their defensive line this offseason, but Tuitt can step right in and contribute immediately. He can anchor against the run and he also displayed pass-rushing production in college. If hes over the injuries that slowed him down last year, he could be a steal.
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Cornerback has a Friday arraignment
Former Ohio State cornerback Bradley Roby is facing a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while impaired despite registering a .008 on a Breathalyzer exam.
That's 10 times below the Ohio state legal limit of .08.
Roby conducted a field sobriety test before taking the Breathalyzer test. He was released on his own recognizance.
He's scheduled for a court arraignment Friday morning.
The case is expected to be resolved without any significant legal ramifications, if any, for Roby, a projected late first-round draft pick.
"This past weekend my client Bradley Roby was issued a citation in Columbus, Ohio for operating a vehicle while impaired," Roby's agent, Michael Perrett of SportsTrust Advisors, said in a statement to National Football Post. "Bradley was sitting in his parked car in a parking lot when he was approached and questioned by an officer. He was fully cooperative and willingly submitted to field sobriety and breathalyzer tests.
"His BAC test registered a negligible .008 and after further testing at the police station, he was very quickly released on his own recognizance. There are no other charges, and we are confident that this matter will be resolved quickly and favorably for Bradley. However, as the matter is still pending, we cannot comment further at this time."
Last year, Roby was initially charged with battery following an incident at a bar in Bloomington, Ind. Then, the charges were reduced and ultimately dropped after a video surfaced of a security officer that showed he was at fault and Roby finished a diversion program.
Roby had a one-game suspension imposed by Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer.
Roby was one of 30 players invited to attend the NFL draft in New York City in two weeks.
While the timing of the incident is obviously poor, it's not expected to significantly affect Roby's draft stock.
At the NFL scouting combine, Roby ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds and had a 38-inch vertical leap, a 10-4 broad jump and bench pressed 225 pounds 17 times.
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Bradley Roby gives his side of story in OVI incident
Ohio State cornerback Bradley Roby gave his side of the story Friday regarding his April 20 citation on a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence in Columbus, Ohio.
A possible first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Roby posted a picture of a document that purportedly shows he registered just a .008 blood-alcohol reading in the alleged incident.
Roby's agent, Michael Perrett, told ElevenWarriors.com that Roby's blood-alcohol level was only .008, a reading below the legal limit.
Via the Cleveland Plain Dealer, online Franklin (Ohio) County Municipal Court records show that Roby will be arraigned in the OVI case on Tuesday, April 29.
In other tweets Friday, Roby noted that he "was not driving" and "did not get arrested" in the alleged incident. Roby also said that while he took "ownership" for what had happened, he was not happy with how it was portrayed by the media.
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I would rather have Fuller or Verrett, do not want a problem child rookie again. Gotta play it safe if you take a corner
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The pre-draft legal issue for cornerback Bradley Roby has been resolved almost as quickly as it arose.
On Tuesday morning, Roby resolved a citation for operating a vehicle while under the influence by pleading guilty to having "physical control" of a vehicle while under the influence.
"Though my client, Bradley Roby, maintains his innocence and feels he would have been completely exonerated had he taken this matter to trial, Bradley has accepted the prosecutor's offer of a reduced charge to 'physical control' to bring closure and finality to this situation ahead of next week's NFL draft," agent Michael Perrett of SportsTrust Advisors said in a statement issued to PFT. "A 'physical control' citation is a non-moving violation that will not result in any points being added to his driving record and there will be no license suspension. Bradley is scheduled to complete a three-day alcohol educational class this week which will effectively terminate the case. This plea was accepted by the judge and entered into the record today. Bradley is very focused and is excited about starting his NFL career."
While a 911 caller claimed that Roby "almost hit a bunch of kids" while driving at 3:00 a.m., the prosecutor obviously believed that it would be impossible to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Roby was indeed driving under the influence.
Roby ultimately was found behind the wheel of a parked car, with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.008 percent, one-tenth of the legal limit.
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Mosiah 27 usually causes young people to ask questions about those that they love who are not on the gospel path. I like to emphasize that the Lord does not judge us until the Final Judgment, and so it behooves us to love all of Heavenly Father's children, while petitioning the Lord for those we love who have strayed.
I am so grateful that the Lord is patient with me! The following quotes come the September 2002 Ensign. I have shared these quotes with many over the years and have found them to extend hope! I do not understand all of this completely, but I trust in the power of the sealing ordinance and have hope that the Lord will continue to reach out to all those who have strayed. I know that he has reached out to me in my life in my shortcomings. A scripture which embodies this sentiment is as follows, "How merciful is our God unto us, for he remembereth the house of Israel, both roots and branches; and he stretches forth his hands unto them all the day long; and they are a stiffnecked and a gainsaying people; but as many as will not harden their hearts shall be saved in the kingdom of God" (Jacob 6:4).
Joseph Smith, First President of the Church (1805-1844)
The Prophet Joseph Smith declared—and he never taught a more comforting doctrine—that the eternal sealings of faithful parents and the divine promises made to them for valiant service in the Cause of Truth, would save not only themselves, but likewise their posterity. Though some of the sheep may wander, the eye of the Shepherd is upon them, and sooner or later they will feel the tentacles of Divine Providence reaching out after them and drawing them back to the fold. Either in this life or the life to come, they will return. They will have to pay their debt to justice; they will suffer for their sins; and may tread a thorny path; but if it leads them at last, like the penitent Prodigal, to a loving and forgiving father's heart and home, the painful experience will not have been in vain. Pray for your careless and disobedient children; hold on to them with your faith. Hope on, trust on, till you see the salvation of God." 1
Brigham Young (1801–77) Second President of the Church
"Let the father and mother, who are members of this Church and Kingdom, take a righteous course, and strive with all their might never to do a wrong, but to do good all their lives; if they have one child or one hundred children, if they conduct themselves towards them as they should, binding them to the Lord by their faith and prayers, I care not where those children go, they are bound up to their parents by an everlasting tie, and no power of earth or hell can separate them from their parents in eternity; they will return again to the fountain from whence they sprang." 2
Lorenzo Snow (1814–1901) Fifth President of the Church
"If you succeed in passing through these trials and afflictions and receive a resurrection, you will, by the power of the Priesthood, work and labor, as the Son of God has, until you get all your sons and daughters in the path of exaltation and glory. This is just as sure as that the sun rose this morning over yonder mountains. Therefore, mourn not because all your sons and daughters do not follow in the path that you have marked out to them, or give heed to your counsels. Inasmuch as we succeed in securing eternal glory, and stand as saviors, and as kings and priests to our God, we will save our posterity." 3
"The measure of our success as parents … will not rest solely on how our children turn out. That judgment would be just only if we could raise our families in a perfectly moral environment, and that now is not possible.
"It is not uncommon for responsible parents to lose one of their children, for a time, to influences over which they have no control. They agonize over rebellious sons or daughters. They are puzzled over why they are so helpless when they have tried so hard to do what they should.
"It is my conviction that those wicked influences one day will be overruled. …
"We cannot overemphasize the value of temple marriage, the binding ties of the sealing ordinance, and the standards of worthiness required of them. When parents keep the covenants they have made at the altar of the temple, their children will be forever bound to them." 4
The commentary from Elder Bednar in 2014 on this subject is useful to provide balance to these teachings. As one Christian theologian pondered, how can God redeem those who insist on their rebellion? How can God redeem those who insist on not being redeemed? How can it be certain that there won't be, "rebels to the end" with "the doors of hell . . . locked on the inside"? 5
I admit that I love these quotes about faithful parents. They give me hope. That being said, we also have to include the truths that consequences, justice, and agency are just as vital to the Plan of our Heavenly Father as his mercy and grace. I include Elder Bednar's (with my own added emphasis as well) remarks here:
Statements by General Authorities of the Church describing the influence of faithful parents on wayward children have been and continue to be a source of great familial comfort.1The consolation arises from the hope these messages seem to proffer that parents who honor gospel covenants, obey the Lord's commandments, and serve faithfully can influence the salvation of their sons and daughters who go astray. However, the interpretation of these statements by some members of the Church has contributed to a measure of doctrinal misunderstanding. The confusion derives from the apparent inconsistency of these interpretations with the doctrine of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the principles of moral agency and individual accountability for sins and transgressions.
A review of truths emphasized repeatedly in the standard works, of clarifying teachings from modern apostles and prophets, and of relevant evidence from Church history records can sustain hope while addressing the misunderstanding.
Prophetic Promises about Posterity
The following quotation appears in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, compiled by Joseph Fielding Smith during his service as Church historian and recorder: "When a seal is put upon the father and mother, it secures their posterity, so that they cannot be lost, but will be saved by virtue of the covenant of their father and mother."2
A similar teaching, apparently based on the statement by the Prophet Joseph, was made by Elder Orson F. Whitney (1855–1906) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1929: "The Prophet Joseph Smith declared—and he never taught more comforting doctrine—that the eternal sealings of faithful parents and the divine promises made to them for valiant service in the Cause of Truth, would save not only themselves, but likewise their posterity. Though some of the sheep may wander, the eye of the Shepherd is upon them, and sooner or later they will feel the tentacles of Divine Providence reaching out after them and drawing them back to the fold. Either in this life or the life to come, they will return. They will have to pay their debt to justice; they will suffer for their sins; and may tread a thorny path; but if it leads them at last, like the penitent Prodigal, to a loving and forgiving father's heart and home, the painful experience will not have been in vain. Pray for your careless and disobedient children; hold on to them with your faith. Hope on, trust on, till you see the salvation of God."3
The statements by Joseph Smith and Orson F. Whitney are construed by some members of the Church to mean that wayward children unconditionally receive the blessings of salvation because of and through the faithfulness of parents. However, this interpretation is moderated by the fact that the most complete account of the Prophet's sermon was not available to Church historians at the time they compiled an amalgamated version of his teachings from the notes of Willard Richards and William Clayton. In the more complete set of notes recorded by Howard and Martha Coray, Joseph Smith is shown to have qualified his statement to make the promised blessings conditional upon the obedience of the children:
"When a father and mother of a family have [been sealed], their children who have not transgressed are secured by the seal wherewith the Parents have been sealed. And this is the Oath of God unto our Father Abraham and this doctrine shall stand forever."4
This clarification is more consistent doctrinally. Except for the additional information contained in the Coray records, the concept of unconditional salvation for disobedient children would contradict many foundational teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, including the second article of faith that "men will be punished for their own sins" (Articles of Faith 1:2).
This understanding also is in accordance with numerous examples in the standard works. For instance, Alma explained to his son Corianton:
"But behold, ye cannot hide your crimes from God; and except ye repent they will stand as a testimony against you at the last day.
"Now my son, I would that ye should repent and forsake your sins, and go no more after the lusts of your eyes, but cross yourself in all these things; for except ye do this ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God. Oh, remember, and take it upon you, and cross yourself in these things" (Alma 39:8–9; emphasis added).
Samuel the Lamanite declared to the Nephites:
"And this to the intent that whosoever will believe might be saved, and that whosoever will not believe, a righteous judgment might come upon them; and also if they are condemned they bring upon themselves their own condemnation.
"And now remember, remember, my brethren, that whosoever perisheth, perisheth unto himself; and whosoever doeth iniquity, doeth it unto himself; for behold, ye are free; ye are permitted to act for yourselves; for behold, God hath given unto you a knowledge and he hath made you free.
"He hath given unto you that ye might know good from evil, and he hath given unto you that ye might choose life or death; and ye can do good and be restored unto that which is good, or have that which is good restored unto you; or ye can do evil, and have that which is evil restored unto you" (Helaman 14:29–31; emphasis added).
A number of additional scriptures likewise substantiate the principle that men and women are agents blessed with moral agency and are accountable for their own thoughts, words, and deeds.5
The Tentacles of Divine Providence
The Church has no records of any additional teachings on this specific topic by the Prophet Joseph Smith. Though many subsequent Church leaders have differed in their emphasis on various aspects of the statements by Joseph Smith, Orson F. Whitney, and others, they agree on the fact that parents who honor temple covenants are in a position to exert great spiritual influence over time on their children. Faithful members of the Church can find comfort in knowing that they can lay claim to the promises of divine guidance and power, through the inspiration of the Holy Ghost and the privileges of the priesthood, in their efforts to help family members receive the blessings of salvation and exaltation.
The "tentacles of Divine Providence" described by Elder Whitney may be considered a type of spiritual power, a heavenly pull or tug that entices a wandering child to return to the fold eventually. Such an influence cannot override the moral agency of a child but nonetheless can invite and beckon. Ultimately, a child must exercise his or her moral agency and respond in faith, repent with full purpose of heart, and act in accordance with the teachings of Christ.
President James E. Faust (1920–2007), former Second Counselor in the First Presidency, provided the most comprehensive explanation of this eternally important concept:
"I believe and accept the comforting statement of Elder Orson F. Whitney:
"'The Prophet Joseph Smith declared—and he never taught more comforting doctrine—that the eternal sealings of faithful parents and the divine promises made to them for valiant service in the Cause of Truth, would save not only themselves, but likewise their posterity. Though some of the sheep may wander, the eye of the Shepherd is upon them, and sooner or later they will feel the tentacles of Divine Providence reaching out after them and drawing them back to the fold. Either in this life or the life to come, they will return. They will have to pay their debt to justice; they will suffer for their sins; and may tread a thorny path; but if it leads them at last, like the penitent Prodigal, to a loving and forgiving father's heart and home, the painful experience will not have been in vain. Pray for your careless and disobedient children; hold on to them with your faith. Hope on, trust on, till you see the salvation of God.'6
"A principle in this statement that is often overlooked is that they must fully repent and 'suffer for their sins' and 'pay their debt to justice.' I recognize that now is the time 'to prepare to meet God' [Alma 34:32]. If the repentance of the wayward children does not happen in this life, is it still possible for the cords of the sealing to be strong enough for them yet to work out their repentance? In the Doctrine and Covenants we are told, 'The dead who repent will be redeemed, through obedience to the ordinances of the house of God,
"'And after they have paid the penalty of their transgressions, and are washed clean, shall receive a reward according to their works, for they are heirs of salvation' [D&C 138:58–59].
"We remember that the prodigal son wasted his inheritance, and when it was all gone he came back to his father's house. There he was welcomed back into the family, but his inheritance was spent. [See Luke 15:11–32.] Mercy will not rob justice, and the sealing power of faithful parents will only claim wayward children upon the condition of their repentance and Christ's Atonement. Repentant wayward children will enjoy salvation and all the blessings that go with it, but exaltation is much more. It must be fully earned. The question as to who will be exalted must be left to the Lord in His mercy.
"There are very few whose rebellion and evil deeds are so great that they have 'sinned away the power to repent.'7 That judgment must also be left up to the Lord. He tells us, 'I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men' [D&C 64:10].
"Perhaps in this life we are not given to fully understand how enduring the sealing cords of righteous parents are to their children. It may very well be that there are more helpful sources at work than we know.8 I believe there is a strong familial pull as the influence of beloved ancestors continues with us from the other side of the veil."9
President Faust's teachings authoritatively summarize the things we do and do not know about righteous parents and wayward children. The influence of parents who honor covenants and obey commandments indeed can have a decisive spiritual impact upon children who stray by activating the tentacles of divine Providence—in ways that have not been revealed fully and are not understood completely. However, righteous parental influence (1) does not replace in the life of an individual the need for the redeeming and strengthening power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, (2) does not overrule the consequences of the unrighteous exercise of moral agency, and (3) does not negate the responsibility of an individual as an agent "to act … and not to be acted upon" (2 Nephi 2:26).
Faithful parents may find strength to endure as they follow the examples of other righteous parents with disobedient children. In the Book of Mormon, Father Lehi consistently and constantly encouraged his wayward sons to turn to the Lord. Lehi "spake unto Laman, saying: O that thou mightest be like unto this river, continually running into the fountain of all righteousness!
"And he also spake unto Lemuel: O that thou mightest be like unto this valley, firm and steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of the Lord!
"Now this he spake because of the stiffneckedness of Laman and Lemuel; for behold they did murmur in many things against their father" (1 Nephi 2:9–11).
Later, Lehi was about to depart this earth, yet he still invited and enticed his wayward sons to "hearken unto [his] words" (2 Nephi 1:12):
"Awake! and arise from the dust, and hear the words of a trembling parent, whose limbs ye must soon lay down in the cold and silent grave. …
"And I desire that ye should remember to observe the statutes and the judgments of the Lord; behold, this hath been the anxiety of my soul from the beginning.
"My heart hath been weighed down with sorrow from time to time, for I have feared, lest for the hardness of your hearts the Lord your God should come out in the fulness of his wrath upon you, that ye be cut off and destroyed forever; …
"O my sons, that these things might not come upon you, but that ye might be a choice and a favored people of the Lord. But behold, his will be done; for his ways are righteousness forever" (2 Nephi 1:14, 16–17, 19).
An angel of the Lord appeared to rebellious Alma the Younger and declared, "The Lord hath heard the prayers of his people, and also the prayers of his servant, Alma, who is thy father; for he has prayed with much faith concerning thee that thou mightest be brought to the knowledge of the truth; therefore, for this purpose have I come to convince thee of the power and authority of God, that the prayers of his servants might be answered according to their faith" (Mosiah 27:14).
This remarkable experience was due in part to the prayers of Alma—whom the angel twice recognized as a servant of God. Thus, faithful parents can invite the power of heaven to influence their children. Nevertheless, those children remain agents unto themselves, and the choice to repent or not ultimately is theirs. Alma the Younger did repent of his sins and was born of the Spirit (see Mosiah 27:24), the outcome all parents of wayward children yearn for with all of their hearts.
As parents are patient and persistent in loving their children and in becoming living examples of disciples of Jesus Christ, they most effectively teach the Father's plan of happiness. The steadfastness of such parents bears powerful witness of the redeeming and strengthening powers of the Savior's Atonement and invites wayward children to see with new eyes and to hear with new ears (see Matthew 13:43).
Acting in accordance with the teachings of the Savior invites spiritual power into our lives—power to hear and heed, power to discern, and power to persevere. Devoted discipleship is the best and only answer to every question and challenge.
1. Orson F. Whitney, in Conference Report, Apr. 1929, 110.
2. Brigham Young, as quoted in Joseph Fielding Smith, Doctrines of Salvation, comp. Bruce R. McConkie, 3 vols. [1954–56], 2:90–91.
3. Lorenzo Snow, in Collected Discourses, comp. Brian H. Stuy, 5 vols. [1987–92], 3:364.
4. President Boyd K. Packer, "Our Moral Environment," Ensign, May 1992, 68.
5. C. S. Lewis, chapter 8, "Hell," The Problem of Pain (New York: Macmillan, 1962), 127; emphasis in original.
Notes from Elder Bednar's talk:
- See Joseph Smith, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, comp. Joseph Fielding Smith (1938), 321; Joseph Smith, in History of the Church, 5:530; Brigham Young, inJournal of Discourses, 11:215; Lorenzo Snow, in Brian H. Stuy, comp., Collected Discourses, 5 vols. (1987–92), 3:364; Joseph Fielding Smith, in Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith, comp. Bruce R. McConkie, 3 vols. (1954–56), 2:90–91, 179, 182–83; Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, 2nd ed. (1979), 685; Spencer W. Kimball, "Ocean Currents and Family Influences," Ensign, Nov. 1974, 111–12; Howard W. Hunter, "Parents' Concern for Children," Ensign, Nov. 1983, 63; Boyd K. Packer, "Our Moral Environment,"Ensign, May 1992, 68; Russell M. Nelson, "Doors of Death," Ensign, May 1992, 73; Gordon B. Hinckley, in "Prophet Returns to 'Beloved England,'" Church News,Sept. 2, 1995, 4; Boyd K. Packer, "Do Not Fear," Ensign,May 2004, 77; Robert D. Hales, "With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope to Families," Ensign,May 2004, 88.
- Joseph Smith, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith,comp. Joseph Fielding Smith (1938), 321.
- Orson F. Whitney, in Conference Report, Apr. 1929, 110.
- Joseph Smith, The Words of Joseph Smith, comp. Andrew F. Ehat and Lyndon W. Cook (1980), 241; emphasis added. See also page 300.
- These scriptures illustrate the principle that men and women are agents who are blessed with and can exercise moral agency and are accountable to God for their actions. The list is not intended to be exhaustive:2 Corinthians 5:9–10; Galatians 6:7–9; Mosiah 4:30;7:30–33; Alma 12:12–14; 33–35; 34:13–17; 42:24–30;Doctrine and Covenants 6:33–34; 101:78; Moses 7:32–33.
- Orson F. Whitney, in Conference Report, Apr. 1929, 110.
- Alonzo A. Hinckley, in Conference Report, Oct. 1919, 161.
- See John K. Carmack, "When Our Children Go Astray,"Ensign, Feb. 1997, 7.
- James E. Faust, "Dear Are the Sheep That Have Wandered," Ensign, May 2003, 62.


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Wing Marland Yarde and replacement centre Shane Monahan both scored try hat-tricks at Kingsholm but Gloucester's bid to take the seventh Aviva Premiership place this season and, with it, a Champions Cup play-off match, has gone.
And there was more bad news despite the 38-30 success - with a month to go before England take on the All Blacks in New Zealand, Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees left the pitch with apparent damage to his ankle.
Gloucester only lost the lead once during the nine-try feast of sunshine rugby as back row Sione Kalamafoni and wing Charlie Sharples scored tries before Monahan's three.
Twelvetrees converted Kalamafoni's touchdown with fly-half Freddie Burns adding three penalties and a conversion.
Yarde scored two tries before the break, one converted by fly-half Ian Humphreys, and his side's fourth try bonus-point after setting up replacement Gerard Ellis for a score.
Humphreys added another conversion and penalty with Myles Dorrian booting a penalty.
The hosts needed a good start and they got it when a lovely move in the second minute involving Twelvetrees and scrum-half Jimmy Cowan saw a ruck develop and lock Elliott Stooke put Kalamafoni in on the left wing.
Twelvetrees put over a tremendous conversion but nine minutes into the game, the 25-year-old British Lion was shouldered off injured.
At the same time, Sharples collected a long cross-kick to the right corner from Burns to outstrip Irish full-back Tom Homer for Gloucester's second try.
The visitors sprung into life when the ball was thrown across the backs on their 10-metre line, with Yarde's blistering speed taking him home for the first of his three tries.
Gloucester suffered another blow to an England player when Sharples came off midway through the first half - but his problem did not seem as worrying as that with Twelvetrees.
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