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An excerpt from John Main OSB, "Commitment to Simplicity," MOMENT OF CHRIST (New York: Continuum, 1998), pp. 26-27.
You have heard it said that meditation is "the way to reality." It is firstly the way to the reality of our own being. By meditation, we learn to be.
Not to be any particular role or particular thing, but just to be. The best way of describing that being is to say that we are in a state of utter simplicity. We are not trying to act. We are not trying to apologize for being who we are or as we are. We are, simply, living out of the depths of our own being, secure and affirmed in our own rootedness in reality. This is an ideal unfamiliar to most of us because we are trained to think that we find truth only amid complexity. Yet we all know at a deeper level. . .that truth can only be found in utter simplicity, in openness. Remembering the sharpness of our vision in childhood should teach us this. What we all require is the child's sense of wonder, the simple childlikeness to worship before the magnificence of creation. [. . . .]
Meditation is a way of breaking through from a world of illusion into the pure light of reality. The experience of meditation is that of becoming anchored in Truth, in the Way and in Life. In the Christian vision that anchor is Jesus. He reveals to us that God is the ground of our being, that none of us has any existence outside of him. . . .The great illusion that most of us are caught in is that we are the center of the world and that everything and everyone revolves around us. . .
But in meditation we learn that this is not true. The truth is that God is the center and everyone of us has being from his gift, from his power and from his love. [. . . .] Meditation is the great way of liberation. We are liberated from the past. . . and become open to our life in the present moment. . .We learn that we are because God is, [and that] simply being is our greatest gift.
After meditation: Mark Strand, "My Name," The New Yorker, April 11, 2005, p. 68.
One night when the lawn was a golden green
and the marbled moonlit trees rose like fresh memorials
in the scented air, and the whole countryside pulsed
with the chirr and murmur of insects, I lay in the grass
feeling the great distances open above me, and wondered
what I would become---and where I would find myself—
and though I barely existed, I felt for an instant
that the vast star-clustered sky was mine, and I heard
my name as if for the first time, heard it the way
one hears the wind or the rain, but faint and far-off
as though it belonged not to me but to the silence
from which it had come and to which it would go.
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Probably the toughest thing about going through the list of the league's shooting guards to find the best is simply coming up with enough healthy guys. Most of the top shooting guards in the NBA spent significant chunks of last season sidelined with a variety of injuries, and ranking those players heading into training camp becomes correspondingly difficult. But, after extensive number-crunching, plus discussions with scouts and personnel executives, the leadoff category in this year's preseason positional rankings looks like this:
1. Kobe Bryant, Lakers
Credentials: 27.9 points per game, 5.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists, five championship rings.
The skinny: Bryant might be 34 and a tad slower than he was a decade ago, but compare him to his cohorts at the off-guard spot, and he has been exceedingly durable, missing just 17 games in the last five years.
Scouting view: "To me, the only area of concern is the outside shot, the 3-pointer. That has fallen off (to 30.3 percent) the last few years. Other than that, he is still pretty much Kobe."
2. Dwyane Wade, Heat
Credentials: 22.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists. Shot 49.7 percent from the field, though just 26.8 percent from the 3-point line.
The skinny: Wade had trouble staying healthy in the regular season and the playoffs, and has ceded top spot on the team to LeBron James. He is still a creative and dangerous scorer attacking the basket.
Scouting view: "He still has that little slide step move that gets him to the basket, and he is one of the best at protecting the ball at the rim. Still a lot of fun to watch him play."
3. James Harden, Thunder
Credentials: 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, with a true shooting percentage (which factors in 3-pointers and free throws) of 66.0, second in the league.
The skinny: He is the league's best sixth man, but Harden is essentially a starter, providing a little of everything for the Thunder behind leading scorers Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.
Scouting view: "He is very court-aware, and game-aware. He doesn't kill you with quickness and athleticism, but with his head. He is mature for his years (23). It is hard playing with two high-volume superstars, but he has carved out his spot and he is just extremely valuable to what they do."
4. Joe Johnson, Nets
Credentials: 18.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from the 3-point line.
The skinny: Johnson is 31 and though he wasn't as active last year, he maintained his production because he was more efficient. He will have to adjust to playing alongside Deron Williams, but if that goes smoothly, with Williams taking pressure off Johnson, he should be even more efficient this year.
Scouting view: "They're going to be a slow, deliberate team, and I think that only helps Johnson. He can spot-up, of course we know he is great in isolation. I'd like to see him post up some more, too, he is a good playmaker from that position."
5. Manu Ginobili, Spurs
Credentials: 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 52.6 percent shooting from the field, 41.3 percent from the 3-point line.
The skinny: Ginobili is doing his best to stave off the wear and tear of a pro and international career that is nearing two decades. He missed 32 games last year, but when he was on the floor, he was still himself.
Scouting view: "It is amazing that no matter his age or his injuries, he plays the same. He is going to give you that same frenetic energy. He could play another four or five years if his body lets him."
6. Andre Iguodala, Nuggets
Credentials: 12.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 39.4 percent shooting on 3-pointers.
The skinny: We're counting Iguodala as a shooting guard because, though he was a forward for Philadelphia, he will play the off-guard spot now in Denver. Iggy never really seemed to find his footing with the Sixers, but he could shine playing for George Karl with a deep Nuggets roster.
Scouting view: "It is a great fit. He is still one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, and that is going to be important for George. Andre seemed to lose a little bit offensively, he was a little less aggressive, but I expect him to bounce back playing at George's tempo."
7. Monta Ellis, Bucks
Credentials: 20.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 43.3 percent shooting.
The skinny: Ellis turns 27 in October and is in the heart of his prime. He is a deft scorer and as quick as anyone in the league, but the question remains whether he will bundle up his talent and figure out how to turn it into wins, or simply remain a good individual player who rarely sees the postseason.
Scouting view: "I hope playing for Scott Skiles gets through to Monta, because he has too much talent to still be approaching the game like a rookie or a second-year guy. I think he got a mentality stuck in his head with the Warriors where it was score, score, score and don't worry about defense. He might make a big improvement this year."
8. Paul George, Pacers
Credentials: 12.1 points per game, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 38.5 percent 3-point shooting.
The skinny: George is 22 and still figuring out how to play, on both ends of the floor. But if the improvement he showed between Year 1 and Year 2 is any indication, he should earn his spot on this list this year.
Scouting view: "Some guys think he is overrated, some guys think he is a Hall of Famer. The truth is in the middle. He has a lot of potential, but I really want to see him cut down on mental errors, especially on the defensive end. He is very athletic, but he almost needs to harness that and focus."
9. Eric Gordon, Hornets
Credentials: 20.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 45.0 percent shooting.
The skinny: Gordon sat for most of last year, playing just nine games after coming back from a knee injury. He has been fragile in his short NBA career, but he showed enough ability as a scorer to encourage the Suns to offer a max deal, which New Orleans matched.
Scouting view: "He's got to do more. Put the injuries aside, he is being paid like a franchise player. When he is on the floor, he has to do more than just be a scorer. He was starting to develop that but he needs to realize he is the man now."
10. Kevin Martin, Rockets
Credentials: 17.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 41.3 percent shooting.
The skinny: Martin was banged up for most of the year, missing 26 games, and the Rockets didn't put much of an emphasis on his scoring when he did play. But he is an outstanding spot-up shooter when healthy.
Scouting view: "That was a hard team to track last year and it is hard to say what they'll get this year. He can score, he is very accurate with his shot and he can get to the rim and pick up fouls. But he is a big negative on the defensive end."


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Tributes to Tingye Li
Tingye fully engaged in all aspects of his life and OSA was fortunate to have received some of that precious time and focus. Not only was he world class, highly regarded and effective, but he also offered a story, a lesson, or a playful insight that was there if you were paying attention. He conveyed a sincere level of support, respect and optimism to his colleagues, students and OSA staff that we'll always treasure.
Elizabeth A. Rogan
OSA Chief Executive Officer
We are all in tremendous shock about the totally unexpected loss of Tingye. He was an inspired research leader and a wonderful and highly treasured friend with admirable wit, and unusual wisdom, enviable knowledge and deep insights. I learned a lot from him. We will miss him bitterly.
Herwig Kogelnik
1989 OSA President
Tingye and Edith took me on my first trip to China in 1995 for a meeting co-sponsored by the Chinese Optical Society. I vividly remember Tingye's energy and joy during that trip, as well as his daring in eating food from the street vendors. I am grateful to have known Tingye and that he was my first tour guide in China.
Kari Apter
Senior Director, Strategic, Global & Executive Programs
We were shocked and in great sorrow upon hearing the sad news of Prof. Li's death.
As a pioneer in optics and photonics, Prof. Li made a great contribution to the development of wavelength division multiplexing transmission systems that gave reality to long-distance telecommunication networks. Also, he is most dearly remembered for his great expectations and strong support to optical communications research and industrialization in China.
Since 1985, when he first visited the mainland of China, he made extremely hard and continuous efforts to boost cooperation between OSA and COS, as well as Sino-U.S. optics communities. His irreplaceable role in organizing APOC/APC meetings, for instance, from selecting themes to inviting international scholars, promoted the meetings to be the most academically high-level in the world. Prof. Li was also invited to give talks in many meetings held in mainland China. His exceptional academic experience, predictions and visions made a deep impression on the audience, rendering his talks especially popular and rewarding.
Furthermore, Prof. Li was renowned for his candor and help for others. He mentored and advised a great number of outstanding scholars who have made great impacts on the related areas. Prof. Li will be missed by everyone who knew him. It is a great loss to the optics and photonics community in the world.
On behalf of the Chinese optics community, we want to extend our deepest condolences to Prof. Li and our sincere regards to his family. Prof. Li's masterly demeanor will stay with us forever. May he rest in peace!
The Chinese Optical Society
January 1, 2013
Tingye's energy, spirit and desire to help were legendary. I will greatly miss his council.
Eric Van Stryland
2006 OSA President
Tingye was an amazing person who I had tremendous respect for. Nearly everyone in the field of optics/photonics knew him. He was an excellent technical person, a real leader, and a very entertaining person to be with. He was always willing to help and offer his advice and help enhance the relationship between the optics community in China and the optics community in the U.S. Tingye will be missed by everyone who knew him.
James C. Wyant
2010 OSA President
I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. It does not seem so long ago that I was talking with Tingye, who was then on his usual excellent form with great insights and thoughts on OSA and optics. We will miss him enormously. Its a great loss of one of the founding fathers of laser science, whose work figured in all of our research and teaching and has done for so many years.
Sir Peter Knight
2004 OSA President
What a loss. A giant in the field, Tingye was also a cherished colleague and mentor to so many of us – always friendly, up-beat, encouraging, insightful, and on-the-money with a clever turn of phrase. He loved his family, he loved skiing, he loved the business, he loved the OSA, he loved us all. He was a good man.
Erich Ippen
2000 OSA President
I am grateful to have known Tingye Li and appreciate his support of OSA's publishing efforts, in particular the previous Trends in Optics and Photonics series and our partnerships in China. As a visionary, mentor and diplomat, he is a cherished figure in OSA's history.
Kelly Cohen
Publisher, OSA Journals
I am very sad to read about the passing of Tingye Li. I view him as one of the most prominent scientists upstream of the modern development of high rate fiber communication and I admired him as a particularly entertaining, effective and profound speaker. I met him several time at Nankai University in China where we both served as visiting members on the Institute of Modern Optics faculty for a while. We shall all miss his wisdom.
Pierre Chavel
Directeur de Recherche, CNRS, Laboratoire Charles Fabry
Another of the pioneers in lasers passes away. From his ground-breaking analysis of Fox and Li modes of HeNe lasers to his considerable contributions to fiber optics and telecommunication systems, the world of optics and OSA are the poorer for his leaving us. He was such a regular attendee of the OSA Leadership Conference that it won't be the same without him. I will personally miss him and hope that his wife Edith stays involved so we can keep her in the family.
Elsa Garmire
1993 OSA President
Tingye Li was one of the finest OSA volunteers and leaders that I have known. He was beloved and highly respected within the optical communications community. He played a major role in furthering positive relations between China and the rest of the world in the field of optics. His unique personality will be long remembered and sorely missed.
Gary Bjorklund
1998 OSA President


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The towns of Wheatfield and Niagara are cooperating in a plan to bring a public dog park to the grounds of the SPCA of Niagara on Lockport Road.
At its regular meeting Monday, the Wheatfield Town Board officially designated Gerard Horner to be its representative in discussions with the Town of Niagara and the SPCA for the creation of a "Paw Park." Horner heads up the volunteer effort of the town's Parks and Recreation Focus Group, co-chaired by councilmen Larry Helwig and Gil Doucet.
Horner said the two towns would get together to seek grants to build the dog park, first seeking Greenway funding. Also, the state has some funding for private-public partnerships. The two towns would split any matching grant funds.
"The SPCA would be the ones to actually run it. That just makes sense for everybody," he said.
Depending on how quickly funding can be worked out, it's possible the dog park could open this year.
"Construction really only takes a matter of weeks," Horner said. "Everybody seems to be on board for it. We still need to sit down and work on the particulars."
SPCA Executive Director Andrew Bell pointed out that a dog park is good for the animals and having it on SPCA grounds would get more people to visit the shelter. Plus, the dog park could be used to exercise animals in the shelter.
"We know from the Lewiston experience, those parks are very popular," said Bell, who was active in setting up the Town of Lewiston Dog Park, located on the spoils area of Artpark. "We're on 26 acres here; we have the space to fit it in."
"It's very innovative," Bell added. "We have the space. They (the towns) have the manpower and the ability to get grant funding. Two townships working together with a non-profit - that has to be unique."
Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards also is on board with the dog park proposal. His town's board has heard residents ask for a dog park several times in the past year.
"I think this is a great proposal, not only for the towns of Niagara and Wheatfield, but also the Niagara County SPCA. What better location for a dog park than at the SPCA, which is centrally located between the two towns," Richards said. "I look forward to learning more of this proposal as it goes through the planning and funding process."
Horner said Wheatfield also has many residents interested in a dog park. The focus group held an open meeting for residents several months ago, at which attendees were asked to mark a display of possible projects showing the one in which they were most interested. The dog park got twice as many votes as any other project, which led the group to make it a priority.
Horner said volunteer focus group member Daphne Williams did a significant amount of research on the dog park proposal and "went above and beyond to really push the project forward."
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A 34-year-old woman died Thursday morning when her car veered off South Post Road in Patterson Springs, plowed into a large tree and ended up flipped on its side, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.
Trooper J. Deaton said Kimberly Watson, of Lincolnton, was most likely heading to work about 7:30 a.m. when she veered off the right side of the road, struck a utility pole, and then a tree before overturning.
Sgt. K. Moore said the woman died shortly afterward.
Deaton said troopers do not yet know what caused Watson to run off the road and are still investigating.
He said the posted speed limit is 45 mph, but she was not "excessively" speeding.
Deaton said Watson worked in Cleveland County at Watson, Triplett and Smith CPA.
A woman stood on her front porch about an hour after the wreck happened, wrapped in a bathrobe. She watched as a tow truck flipped the silver Honda, groaning and creaking, back onto its wheels.
Annette Gardner said she was returning home from her third-shift job when an ambulance beat her into her driveway.
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