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All organizations have core values or outlined competencies that define who they are and who they want to be. I would venture to guess that 9 out 10 times the word accountability is in those values or on that list.
The OZ Principle is a book about driving results through increasing personal and organizational accountability. The book is authored by Roger Connors, Craig Hickman, and Tom Smith, who are all senior leaders at Partners in Leadership, a firm specializing in accountability and culture development.
The OZ Principle uses the familiar story of The Wizard of OZ and each of its main characters (Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Woodsman and the Scarecrow) to teach us the principles of individual and organizational accountability. The OZ Principle is broken down into three parts:
- The OZ Principle: Getting results through accountability
- The Power of Individual Accountability: Moving yourself above the line
- Results Through Collective Accountability: Helping your organization perform above the line
While the book is written as a fun narrative, it also includes real life business examples and various self-assessments and check-lists. The OZ Principle promises to help individuals and leaders become better at getting results through increased accountability.
The Big Idea
Getting Above the Line
"Accountability for results rests at the very core of the continuous improvement, innovation, customer satisfaction, team performance, talent development and corporate governance movements so popular today."
You'll see "Above the Line" a lot throughout the book. This is simply the standard of accountability that you and your organization must consistently strive for to achieve the results that you are after. The "Above the Line" steps to accountability are See It, Own It, Solve It, and Do It. To further explain these:
- See It: Involves recognizing and acknowledging the full reality of the situation. (The Lion: Mustering the Courage to See It).
- Own It: Accepting responsibility for the experiences and realities you create for yourself and others. (The Tin Woodsman: Finding the Heart to Own It).
- Solve It: Entails changing reality by finding and implementing solutions to problems that you may not have thought of before. (The Scarecrow: Obtaining the Wisdom to Solve It).
- Do It: Mustering the commitment and courage to follow through with the solutions you've identified. (Dorothy: Exercising the Means to Do It).
"Regardless of the situations, you cannot even begin to turn things around until you take charge of your circumstances and accept your own responsibility for better results in the future," write the authors. Creating a focused discipline for oneself and a team is difficult, no doubt, but following the See It, Own It, Solve It, Do It model provides us with steps to follow to bring ourselves and our teams "Above the Line" to get results through increased accountability.
Insight #1
Accountability and Joint Accountability
"When everyone is accountable for achieving organizational results, and not just doing her job, the right things tend to happen."
The authors' define accountability as "A personal choice to rise above one's circumstances and demonstrate the ownership necessary for achieving desired results – to See It, Own It, Solve It and Do It. The definition includes a mind-set or attitude of continually asking, 'What else can I do to rise above my circumstances and achieve the results I desire?'"
I love this. Ultimately, it is up to us as individuals to make a decision and accept ownership of the situations that we find ourselves in. Once we do that, we can then take the steps necessary to course correct where we want/need to go.
Secondly, let's briefly explore The OZ Principle's definition of joint accountability. Joint accountability emphasizes the fact that accountability works best when people share ownership for circumstances and results. This thinking comes into play when looking at accountability as a leader or from an organizational perspective.
"Organizational results come from a collective, not individual, activity," write the authors. "When an organization fails to perform well, it represents, ultimately, a collective or shared failure. A complete understanding of accountability in organizations must include the principle of joint accountability." Having this understanding and mindset within a team or an organization helps to eliminate the blame game mentality that is so common. Once it's understood that everyone on the team and within the organization is responsible to pull their weight, the more we're able to hold everyone accountable to achieving the desired results.
Insight #2
Holding People Accountable
"You can't create accountability without clearly defining results."
Such a critical component of holding people accountable is for them to have the clear understanding of what it is that they are (specifically) responsible for and expected to produce. This can be often overlooked when it comes to leadership. Not communicating expectations can lead to people making their own assumptions of what they should be producing, leaving open the potential for misalignment around expectations. Guidelines for holding people accountable The OZ Principle Way are:
- Define the Result (What "Rings The Bell?").
- Determine time to report on progress (What Progress Has Been Made?).
- Deliver praise or coaching ("Well done!" Or "What Else Can You Do?").
These three guidelines are simple, straight forward and are a great tool for any level of leader to follow to ensure that they are communicating expectations to their teams. Ultimately, as leaders we're responsible for driving results and these outlined processes will help you to do so!
The authors remind us that "only when you assume full accountability for your thoughts, feelings, actions, and results can you direct your own destiny; otherwise someone or something else will."
Accountability is such a critical piece of individual and team success that in order to standout, you need to become good at either holding others accountable (if you're a leader) or holding yourself accountable (if you're not a leader). The OZ Principle helps both individuals and leaders with a proven process of how to do that. Told through a story that everyone knows, combined with real world examples, it's easy to see why this book has been a best-seller on this topic.
We all are on the journey to find our own OZ. The journey is unique and different for all of us and our ability to hold ourselves and our teams accountable along the way will be a big determining factor in the success of this trip.
"There's a lot to learn in OZ. Enjoy the journey!"


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This seasonal Raspberry Smoothie Bowl will get you in the mood for spring with its bright pops of color and light flavors. Top it with granola and fresh berries, and you are set for the day! (gluten free, dairy free, vegan)
This post has been sponsored by Purely Elizabeth. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Who's up for a bright and cheery bowl of winter goodness??
ME! Smoothie bowls make the best breakfasts because they are quick and easy to prepare and you can pack so many wholesome ingredients into one little bowl. It's a great way to pack in a healthy dose of nutrition early in the day.
For me, the toppers are always the best part. There are so many variations of toppings you can use, whether it's fresh or frozen fruit, nut butter, seeds, and of course…granola!
By far my favorite granola is Purely Elizabeth. For this Berry Smoothie Bowl, I chose the Purely Elizabeth Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola. It's loaded with little chocolate chunks and tastes delicious when paired with berries. Be sure to try it at your local Giant today! While you're there, you can save $1.00 on Purely Elizabeth Probiotic Granola and $.50 on Purely Elizabeth Oat Cups.
I am obsessed with Purely Elizabeth, not only because their granola tastes great, but because they use only the finest ingredients. This Chocolate Sea Salt Granola is made with low-glycemic coconut sugar and coconut oil. I love the flavor that the coconut oil adds.
And the real kicker is they have added a non-GMO strain of probiotics to help support a healthy immune and digestive system. How cool is that? It is certified gluten free, vegan, and non-GMO. The best part is it tastes great. Even my teens love eating this right out of the bag.
- frozen raspberries
- frozen banana
- pomegranate arils
- almond extract (optional)
- almond milk
- toppings!
Mix all ingredients except toppings in a high powered blender. Add the almond milk a little at a time and use the tamper on your blender to get all the frozen fruit blended. You don't want to add too much milk at once or it will be too thin.
Pour into a bowl and add toppings. Enjoy with a spoon!
It's infinitely adaptable and quite forgiving. What makes a smoothie bowl different is that it is thick and can hold up those delicious toppings. To make it thick, you must use some frozen berries or frozen banana. You can add ice, but too much ice will water down the taste.
If you are looking to up your greens, you can add a handful of spinach or kale to this Smoothie Bowl.
Of course, the most important part is the toppings!
Best Toppings for Smoothie Bowls
- Purely Elizabeth Granola
- fresh berries
- sliced bananas
- nut butter (melt in the microwave for a few seconds and drizzle on top)
- coconut flakes
- sunflower or chia seeds
- chocolate chips
Other ways to use granola
- in yogurt parfaits
- on top of pancakes and waffles
- added to baked bread and muffins
- homemade granola bars
- on top of oatmeal
- on top of pudding
- OR straight up with milk and a spoon!
More smoothie bowl recipes
Raspberry Smoothie Bowl
- blender
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- 1 frozen banana
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ¼ -½ cup almond milk this varies and you will need to adjust according to your desired consistency
- ¼ cup Purely Elizabeth Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola
- fresh berries
- Mix all ingredients except toppings in a high powered blender. Add the almond milk a little at a time and use the tamper on your blender to get all the frozen fruit blended. You don't want to add too much milk at once or it will be too thin.
- Pour into a bowl and add toppings. Enjoy with a spoon!


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That was the proposition put to a debate in New York last night at an event hosted by Intelligence Squared. The debates are Oxford style and feature a pre-debate and post-debate poll of the audience.
Judging from those numbers, the argument that Israel can NOT live with a nuclear Iran was the more persuasive one. Thirty-five percent of the audience opposed the motion prior to the debate, a figure which rose to 55 percent by the time it was done. Interestingly, the percentage who supported the motion also went up, from 25 to 37 percent. Total undecideds, 40 percent of the audience before the debate, had fallen to 8 percent by the end.
Arguing against the motion was Jeffrey Goldberg, who in the clip below makes the claim that Israel cannot survive more than three or four years once Iran goes nuclear.
Meanwhile, Reuven Pedatzur, a military affairs analyst for Haaretz, says Iran is just blowing smoke and has never truly threatened the Jewish state with nuclear annhiliation.
The full debate is available to watch here.


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Archive for March 2018
Making it to the Moon
This is it, coming soon! The last "chapter" in the Ghost Gifts series! It's been quite a ride, much of it unexpected. I'd like to share with readers ECHO MOON's backstory. I very much wanted to do something different with this book, but at the same time I knew readers would be looking for Aubrey…Read More
Three TV Shows that Pair Well with Wine & Chocolate
How do you get through a New England winter? Wine and chocolate are a good start, but what about sight and sound? Once football season ends (and we just won't go there), the hardy hunker down and wait. We wait for our Facebook friends in warmer climates to post photos of forsythia in bloom and…Read More


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Better Than Us is one of Netflix's first big shows from Russia and it's a sci-fi epic. Season two is on the way but with big changes, perhaps the biggest being that the future of the show will likely be away from Netflix. Here's what we know.
For anyone unfamiliar with the show, it bears a striking resemblance to Channel 4 and AMC's Humans which ran for three seasons. The show is about a robot with cutting edge technology that's being sought after by the corporation that developed it.
The series featured various dubs including English but it's recommended to watch it in its original Russian audio with English subtitles. Season one was made available on Netflix outside Russia and China on August 16th, 2019.
Before we progress into talking about the renewed season, we should point out that Netflix technically already streams seasontwo. Netflix simply combined the first and second seasons together with each originally comprising of eight episodes a-piece.
Season one first aired in late 2018. Season two ran in Russia from July 7th before wrapping up then coming to Netflix globally.
For the purpose of this article though, we'll refer to any future episodes as season two.
Has Better Than Us been renewed for season two?
Official renewal status: Renewed (last updated: 11/17/2020)
Well over a year after the show's release on Netflix, we got word that the series will be coming back but will be very different.
Variety reported on November 17th that the series would be coming back in the near future. They state that the production is moving away from Russia into China and will be back for a further 10 episodes.
Notably, the series will no longer be in Russian rather in Mandarin as production shifts to its new home. The AI in the series was designed in China so it makes sense from a story point of view.
Netflix's involvement is unknown at this point. Netflix wasn't involved in the production for season 1 and simply acted as an exclusive distributor. They told Variety that they had "no involvement in the second season" but that could still mean Netflix manages to pick up the international distribution further down the line.
We'll keep you posted over time as and when we learn more but for the moment, it may be the case that Better Than Us season two will be available outside of Netflix.
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Lesson 100: Accepting Those Who are Different (Romans 15:7-12)Related Media
As you know, in the late 1960's there was a lot of cultural upheaval that resulted in a wide gap between the younger and older generations, both in attitude and appearance. Hudson Armerding was the president of Wheaton College at the time. He had fought for our country during World War II, and as a member of that generation, was conservative in his grooming and attire. He also despised the counter-culture movement, because to him it represented unpatriotic draft-resisters, flag burners, and the like. So he did not like it when students dressed in the grubby counter-cultural fashion. Also, he thought that it was biblically inappropriate for men to have long hair. But the staff at Wheaton was trying to permit a degree of liberty among the students on this matter.
One day Armerding was scheduled to speak in chapel. Just before the service, they gathered for prayer. Just before they began, a young man walked in who had a beard and long hair, and was wearing a sash around his waist, with sandals on his feet. Armerding looked at him and was sorry that he had come in. Worse yet, the student sat down right next to the president. When they started praying, Armerding did not have a very good attitude.
Then the young man began to pray: "Dear Lord, you know how much I admire Dr. Armerding, how I appreciate his walk with you. I am grateful for what a man of God he is, and how he loves you and loves your people. Lord, bless him today. Give him liberty in the Holy Spirit and make him a real blessing to all of us in the student body. Help us to have open hearts to hear what he has to say, and may we do what you want us to do."
As Armerding walked down the steps to go into the chapel, the Lord spoke to him about his attitude. After giving his message, he asked the young man to come to the platform. A ripple of whispering went through the students, many of whom thought that the president was going to dismiss the young man from school as an example to the rest of the students. But rather than rebuking him or dismissing him, everyone including the young man was surprised when Dr. Armerding put his arms around him and embraced him as a brother in Christ. It broke up the chapel service, as students stood and applauded, cried and embraced one another.
God used that simple act of one man laying aside his prejudice to turn the mood on campus to greater love and acceptance of one another. Dr. Armerding later learned that this young man had adopted his appearance in order to reach some of his generation who were alienated from God and the church (Hudson Armerding, Leadership [Tyndale], pp. 166-168).
Dr. Armerding put into practice what Paul tells us all to do (Rom. 15:7), "Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God." Paul is concluding his appeal to the (mostly Gentile) strong and the (mostly Jewish) weak factions in the church of Rome to show the love of Christ to each other. In 14:1, he told those who were strong to accept those who were weak in faith, but here he extends the command to both sides.
As a side note, in 14:3 Paul told the weaker believers not to judge the strong because God has accepted him. Here he tells both sides to accept one another because Christ has accepted them. For Paul, Christ is clearly God. But Paul's goal in the section we are studying here is that the Gentile and Jewish believers in Rome would not only genuinely accept one another in their daily relationships, but also that they would join together in fervent worship to God for His mercy in accepting us through Jesus Christ.
Accept others (especially those who are different than you) for the glory of God because Christ accepted you and all peoples for the glory of God.
Verse 7 is the summary of what Paul has already said and the topic verse for this final paragraph of this section:
1. We are to accept one another to God's glory just as Christ accepted us to God's glory (15:7).
Scholars are divided over whether the phrase, "to the glory of God," modifies Christ's acceptance of us or our acceptance of one another. I agree with those who say that it applies to both phrases. God was glorified when Christ accepted us and He is glorified when we accept one another. Also, there is a textual variant where the NASB reads "us," but most scholars prefer "you" (plural). It doesn't make much difference as to the meaning of the command. The idea is that both Jews and Gentiles or whatever other different types of people are in the local church are to accept one another. "Accept" means much more than merely to tolerate. It has the notion of warmly welcoming others, especially those who are different than you are, into the fellowship of the local church.
A. The "one another" that you are to accept is precisely the one who is different than you are.
If you look for a church that is made up of people who are "your kind of people," people who are just like you in their cultural background, their appearance, and their likes and dislikes, you're missing the radical nature of Paul's command here. In the context, the "one another" represented those from conservative, religious, Jewish backgrounds, who ate only kosher meat, who carefully observed Jewish holy days, and who had been taught from childhood not to defile themselves with any contact with "Gentile dogs." It also included Gentiles from pagan, idolatrous backgrounds, who formerly "worshiped" with temple prostitutes, who had no problem eating any kind of food set before them, and who thought that the Jews were a bunch of legalistic, hyper-religious prudes. In other words, the other person whom you are to accept is precisely the person who is radically different than you are in almost every way!
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to accept your own personality quirks and habits? Comedienne Merrill Markoe observed, "It's just like magic. When you live by yourself, all of your annoying habits are gone" (Reader's Digest [2/07], p. 107). But then you get married and discover that your mate has some rather annoying quirks and habits that you hadn't noticed when you were dating! And then you have little kids who somehow picked up their mother's most irritating quirks and habits! If only everyone in the family could be just like I am, things would go much more smoothly!
And then you join a local church that is made up of hundreds of weirdos! Where did all of these crazy people come from? Sometimes you can identify with Achish, king of Gath, when David faked insanity in front of him to protect himself. Achish told his servants (1 Sam. 21:14-15), "Behold, you see the man behaving as a madman. Why do you bring him to me? Do I lack madmen, that you have brought this one to act the madman in my presence?" But Paul tells us to warmly welcome and accept those who are different from us in the local church. He isn't talking about accepting those who are in unrepentant sin, of course (1 Cor. 5:9-13). But he is talking about the more mature believers accepting the immature and the immature accepting the more mature who may seem very strange in their eyes.
B. The reason for accepting one another is that Christ accepted you when you didn't deserve to be accepted.
Several scholars (Cranfield, Moo, Schreiner) say that the Greek word that is normally translated, "just as," should here be translated "because." If so, Paul is giving the reason why we should accept one another, namely, because Christ accepted us. But we can't divorce the fact that He accepted us from the way that He accepted us. He died for us while we were yet sinners (Rom. 5:8). We were His enemies (Rom. 5:10). We were not seeking after Him (Rom. 3:11). He came looking for us in our lost, helpless condition (Luke 15:4). He didn't require that we clean up our lives or make vows to change or do anything to deserve His love. Like the father of the prodigal son, Jesus ran to us, embraced us, and welcomed us into His family, in spite of our smell and dirty rags! He promises (John 6:37b), "… the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out." That's how we are to accept one another.
C. The goal of accepting one another is the glory of God.
As I said, I think that the phrase, "to the glory of God," applies both to Christ's accepting us and to our accepting one another. If Christ had only accepted those who had achieved a high level of righteousness, no one would marvel. That's how the world system works. You earn your way. You get what you deserve. But the fact that Christ accepts sinners who come to Him for mercy and forgiveness glorifies God and His abundant grace. When God converted a proud, self-righteous Jew, who hated Gentiles and killed Christians, and turned him into the apostle to the Gentiles, that glorified God! When God opened your eyes and mine to see that our own self-righteousness is worthless trash so that we embraced Christ as our righteousness, that glorified God!
Now, we are to extend the same mercy that we received to other sinners, some of whom may already be saints in the local church. Granted, they may not yet be as sanctified as you are. True, they may have a long list of shortcomings and defects. But when we show the love of Christ to one another, even when the other person doesn't deserve it, God gets the glory. That's the aim behind accepting one another. It's not just so that we all get along, as wonderful as that is. It's so that God gets the glory!
Ligon Duncan (fpcjackson.org, "Accept One Another") points out that we often think that to glorify God, we must go to the mission field or perform some exceptional spiritual feat. But Paul says that to glorify God we should accept those who are different than we are. Leon Morris puts it (The Epistle to the Romans [Eerdmans/Apollos], p. 503): "God's glory was promoted when Christ received us sinners, and it is further advanced when we who are by nature sinners and wrapped up in our own concerns instead receive our brothers and sisters in Christ with warmth and love."
Paul goes on to show how Christ accepted both Jews and Gentiles, and then to back it up (especially the Gentile part, which would have been difficult for the Jews) with Scripture.
2. Christ's servant ministry to Israel and His mercy to the Gentiles serve as our example of what it means to accept one another (15:8-9a).
Romans 15:8-9a: "For I say that Christ has become a servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises given to the fathers, and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy …." Verses 8 & 9 explain how Christ accepted both Jews and Gentiles: He became a servant to the circumcision (the Jews) to confirm the promises made to the fathers (15:8); and, He became a servant so that the Gentiles would glorify God for His mercy (15:9a). Verse 8 is a reminder to the Gentiles in Rome that God had given priority to Israel, as Paul explained at length in chapter 11. The Gentiles are grafted in to the olive tree and so must not become arrogant (11:17-20). The following quotes (15:9b-12) from the Old Testament remind the Jews that the promises to the Jewish fathers included the reception of the Gentiles. Thus neither group should look down on the other.
A. Christ's servant ministry to Israel shows that God faithfully keeps His promises on the basis of grace, not performance (15:8).
Paul uses the word "circumcision" to refer to the Jews because it was the sign of the covenant to Abraham (Rom. 4:11). The "truth of God" here refers to His covenant faithfulness by which He remains true to His promises to Israel through the patriarchs (as Paul has already discussed in chapters 9-11). God did not fulfill His promises to Israel because of Israel's faithfulness to God. He did it on the basis of grace, not performance.
In like manner, we are to extend acceptance to others in the church family on the basis of God's grace. If you think, "Yeah, but he doesn't deserve to be accepted," the reply to you should be, "Neither did you!" I'm not suggesting that we overlook or not confront sin in other believers. If they have sinned against you, you should go in a spirit of humility and gentleness and seek to restore them (Gal. 6:1). But God's grace demands that you go as a sinner who has received mercy and point the other sinner to the same source of mercy, the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Isn't it amazing that our Savior came as a servant! He easily and rightly could have come as the conquering King, wiping out His enemies. He will do that when He comes again. But in His first coming He came as a humble servant (Mark 10:45). As His disciples, we are to serve one another, especially those who are different than we are, in love.
B. Christ's mercy to the Gentiles leads to God's glory and shows us that the basis of acceptance is God's grace, not performance (15:9a).
The Gentiles did not receive any covenant promises from God in the Old Testament, yet He graciously included them in His promises to the fathers (Gen. 12:1-3) and in many other Old Testament references (Rom. 15:9b-12). When we receive God's mercy rather than His deserved judgment, it causes us to glorify Him. Now we are to demonstrate God's mercy in our relationships with those in the church who are different than we are. We all deserve His judgment, but the church should be a place where everyone can find and experience God's abundant mercy. This means that we are to be gracious and merciful towards one another, especially when someone has offended us or acted insensitively toward us. Thus Christ's servant ministry to Israel and His mercy to the Gentiles serve as our example of what it means to accept one another.
3. The Scriptures confirm that God's mercy to the Gentiles brings glory to Him, along with joy and hope to all sinners (15:9b-12).
Paul knew that the Jewish believers in Rome would be likely to be judgmental towards their Gentile brothers (14:3b). So he backs up his claim that Christ's ministry will lead to the Gentiles glorifying God for His mercy with four Old Testament quotes. The first quote (15:9b) and the third (15:11) come from the Psalms. The second quote (15:10) comes from the Law. The fourth quote (15:12) comes from the prophets. The Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms (or Writings) constitute the three major divisions of the Hebrew Bible. Thus Paul is showing that all of God's revealed Word has always predicted that the Gentiles would also be included in God's people, to the praise of the glory of His grace. For Paul, an appeal to Scripture settles the matter, because Scripture is authoritative.
A. Messiah (through David) gives praise to God among the Gentiles (15:9b; Ps. 18:49).
Romans 15:9b cites Psalm 18:49: "Therefore I will give praise to You among the Gentiles, and I will sing to Your name." David wrote this psalm to thank the Lord for delivering him from all of his enemies. Towards the end of the psalm, he declares not only that he will praise God to the Gentiles, but among them, implying that they will be praising God along with David. But David's declaration also points ahead to Messiah's declaration (God's Anointed, Ps. 18:50). Christ will praise God among the nations gathered around His throne, as they praise God for His mercy.
B. The Gentiles are invited to rejoice with God's people (15:10; Deut. 32:43).
Romans 15:10 cites from the song of Moses (Deut. 32:43), "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people." Paul has already cited from another verse in this song (Rom. 10:19). This verse advances on Psalm 18:49, where David (and Messiah) was praising God among the Gentiles. Now the Gentiles are called on to rejoice along with the Jews, because God has brought the blessings of salvation to both groups (Morris, p. 505).
C. The Gentiles are invited to praise God on their own (15:11; Ps. 117:1).
Romans 15:11: "And again, 'Praise the Lord all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise Him.'" This quote from Psalm 117:1 advances on the previous two in that Israel isn't even mentioned. The psalmist directly calls on the Gentiles to praise God for His great lovingkindness and enduring truth (Ps. 117:2).
D. The inclusion of the Gentiles is because the prophesied Jewish King also offers the hope of salvation to the Gentiles (15:12; Isa. 11:10).
Romans 15:12: "Again Isaiah says, 'There shall come the root of Jesse, and He who arises to rule over the Gentiles, in Him shall the Gentiles hope.'" This prophecy refers to Jesus as the promised descendant of David. We might expect "root" to refer to the origin of Jesse, rather than to his descendant. But the root in Jewish thinking referred not only to the root itself, but to that which springs from it (Morris, p. 506). Paul began Romans (1:3) by referring to Jesus as God's "Son, who was born of a descendant of David." God kept His covenant promise to David when Jesus was born of David's descendants in Bethlehem, the city of David.
At first glance, the fact that Jesus would rule over the Gentiles might lead us to think the next line should read, "And under His rule, the Gentiles will chafe." But rather we read that under His rule, the Gentiles will hope! They hope in Him because He is the perfect, gentle, just, and loving ruler. When Jesus is your Ruler and Lord, you hope in Him. And, as we'll see in verse 13, God's faithfulness to all of His promises in Christ are so that we may be filled with all joy and peace in believing, so that we will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. These Scriptures confirm that God's mercy to the Gentiles brings glory to Him, along with joy and hope to all sinners who trust in Christ.
I conclude with another powerful example of what it means to accept one another to the glory of God. Rebecca Manley Pippert concludes her book, Out of the Salt Shaker & into the World [IVP, 1979], pp. 177-178) with this story. When she first went to Portland, Oregon, to work with a campus ministry, she met a student named Bill. He was always disheveled in his appearance and he never wore shoes. Rain, sleet, or snow, Bill was always barefoot.
Bill became a Christian, but his appearance didn't change. Near the campus was a church made up of mostly well-dressed, middle-class people. One Sunday, Bill decided to worship there. He walked into church with his messy hair, blue jeans, tee shirt, and barefoot. People looked a bit uncomfortable, but no one said anything. Bill began walking down the aisle, looking for a seat. But the church was quite crowded that day, so he got all the way down front without finding a seat. So he just plopped on the carpet, which was fine for a college Bible study, but a bit unnerving for this rather formal church. You could feel the tension in the air.
Suddenly, an elderly man began walking down the aisle toward Bill. Was he going to scold him about how you're supposed to look when you come to church? People thought, "You can't blame him for what he's going to do. His world is far removed from that boy's world for him to understand."
As the man kept walking slowly down the aisle, all eyes were on him. You could hear a pin drop. When the man reached Bill, with some difficulty he lowered himself and sat down next to Bill on the carpet. He and Bill worshiped together on the carpet that day. There was not a dry eye in that church.
That elderly man was practicing what Paul is talking about here. He was accepting a young man who appeared to be very different than he was because he recognized that Christ had accepted him. When we do that, God is glorified.
Application Questions
- Some churches go so far in accepting others that they accept those who are in open sin (see 1 Cor. 5:9-13). Where is the balance between accepting sinners, but not those in sin?
- What are some contemporary examples of cultural differences that tend to segregate churches? How can we overcome these?
- In rearing children, it is important to distinguish between a child's immaturity and his defiance. How can this distinction help with reference to accepting an immature believer?
- Why is it crucial to keep God's glory as our primary aim in our relationships, rather than our happiness as the primary aim?
Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2012, All Rights Reserved.
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition © The Lockman Foundation
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Sustainable Williston will meet next on Thursday, May 28th, from 7:15-8:45 PM at the Dorothy Alling Library. Williston Town Planner Ken Belliveau will attend the first part of the meeting as a guest to discuss the 5-year town plan currently under development. We'll also hear abbreviated reports from some of Sustainable Williston's active task forces, including an update on the Sustainable Energy Series, which hosted an event on solar power in May and will host one on electric cars in June. Everyone interested in sustainability is welcome to attend.
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Better Gifts for a Smaller Footprint
This post is reprinted from the Facing Climate Change blog.
The holidays present a whole different set of circumstances compared to daily life, so they also come with a whole different set of sustainability challenges. Top among these after travel and food (see my previous post) is gift-giving. Recycled wrapping paper or reusable gift bags are great, but be sure the gift in that wrapping takes sustainability into account too.
Here are some tips for carbon-smart gifting:
Start early!
Early planning alone can save both carbon and money. By giving ourselves time to work out good options in advanc, we can avoid unwanted or wasteful gifts as well as rush shipping and other flailing around. In this instance (and many others, as it turns out), organizing and planning make for more affordable, more sustainable presents.
Make sure your gift will be used
In measuring the emissions of a gift in proportion to how much happiness it brings, the biggest loser is a gift that isn't used at all. We've all gotten (and given) them: whether a seemingly genius idea that didn't pan out or a gift bought at the last minute in desparation, a present that isn't used damages the climate without helping anyone. Even a returnable present often feels bad to the recipient while creating more travel and/or shipping, which has its own footprint.
Some ways to ensure a gift isn't a duplicate or a misfire include discussing it with someone else close to the recipient, erring on the side of conservative gift-choosing (for instance, with gift certificates), or even involving the recipient in the gift choice. I know it's traditional (and fun) for gifts to be surprises, but both as a gift giver and a gift getter, personally I'd be much happier about a gift that's a hit but not a surprise than a gift that's unexpected but a flop.
The driving gotcha
Think twice about gifts that involve much driving, whether it's you getting the gift or the recipient using it. On top of the gift itself, the extra driving creates a bigger negative impact on carbon footprint that's easy to miss or discount. Since travel is the number one source of emissions for individuals and households, it's entirely possible to give a gift that has a much bigger impact in terms of driving than is embodied in the gift itself.
Of course, not all driving raises a gift's impact. For example, if you pick up a gift while driving but are combining that errand with others, the extra driving attributable to that particular gift is lessened or eliminated. Similarly, if the gift-getter is already going to do the driving your gift would entail (for instance, you buy a ski pass for someone you know already plans to go skiing), driving again stops being an issue.
Types of presents
Some categories of gifts, such as electronics, tend to have a much worse impact than others. Even some seemingly-harmless gifts, like clothing and shoes, can come with a heavy climate toll. Here are some ways to approach more sustainable gift choices:
- Favor gifts that will be used more. An item that is seldom used, even if it's enjoyed when it is used, is contributing much less for its cost in carbon than something that's used regularly.
Favor gifts of necessities over luxuries. A gift that solves a problem is not only welcome, but also does a much better job of justifying its climate impact.
- Steer clear of upgraded replacements. For instance, a slightly newer, slightly better smart phone as a gift wastes much of the carbon cost of manufacturing the phone that's already in use.
- Prize quality. With so many things so easily replaceable these days, we tend to think of quality as an indulgence. In fact, a durable, high-quality item will often pay for itself much better over time than a cheap item that will wear out and need to be replaced.
Used = more delight for the recipient, less trouble for the climate
My son is interested in animation, and for his recent birthday we bought him a high-quality graphics tablet, the kind of device animators connect to computers and draw on to create their art. There's no way we could have afforded it if we'd tried to get him a brand-new one, and the climate impact of electronic devices in general is often terrible. Buy buying him a used unit from a reputable seller, we not only got him a much bigger gift than we otherwise could have–one he'll have a real use for–but we also avoided buying something that had to be manufactured just for him.
Buying used goods doesn't usually make for a zero carbon footprint, even if we disregard shipping. It's always possible that if we hadn't bought that graphics tablet, someone else would have who instead decided to buy a brand-new one. At the same time, it's also possible that by buying that graphics tablet, we contributed enough to the demand for used items like that that somebody somewhere took one out of the closet and dusted it off for resale rather than letting it sit unused. On average, the impact of buying a used item will be significantly less than that of buying a new item, just not zero.
It's true that some people may be put off by getting or giving used gifts. We certainly tend to prize the new and shiny in our culture. However, I think we can consider this more reason to give used gifts, not less. If we want to reduce waste and therefore climate change damage in our culture, we need to get used to fixing things, reusing things, and sharing things rather than insisting that everything we have be the latest, private to us, and previously untouched by human hands. Buying used has its limitations, but by encouraging reuse, we help to change both our own and the gift recipient's ways of approaching consumer goods … for the better.
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VTrans Wants Your Feedback for the On-Road Bicycle Plan
From VTrans:
To meet the growing demand for bicycling facilities, VTrans is kicking off an exciting new initiative, the VTrans On-Road Bicycle Plan. The Plan will help guide improvements along Vermont state highways to work better and be safer for all bicyclists — families, commuters and recreational riders.
Get involved! You can contribute by identifying where you ride and where you want to ride by:
1. Attending the project public meeting. The first meeting will be on December 9, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm. The meeting will be broadcasted using Vermont interactive Technologies (VIT) throughout the state. Find a location convenient to you.
2. Adding to the VTrans On-Road Bicycle WikiMap
3. Telling your friends and neighbors to participate. Forward this email or post it on your local Front Porch Forum or hang up a flyer.
Phase 1. Over the next six months, and with YOUR help, VTrans will:
• Collect information from the public about where they ride and where bicyclists want to ride on State roads.
• Use this information to identify several tiers of bicycle corridors ranging from most desirable for bicycling to the least desirable for bicycling; and
• Set the stage for where we should focus needed bicycle improvements.
Public input is critical to the success of this project. We thank you for helping to make the project a success by sharing your thoughts and creating project awareness b y connecting others.
If you have questions or comments related to this project, please contact VTrans Planning Coordinators:
Sommer Bucossi at 802-828-3884 and Amy Bell at 802-828-2678
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This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, family villa is ideally situated in the peaceful residential neighborhood of Rolling Hills at Formosa Gardens – so close to Disney that it's almost on Mickey's doorstep! Epcot's nightly fireworks are visible across the rooftops, and the villa's great location offers quick and easy access to all the Orlando area attractions!
The Disney theme parks are only 3 miles away (about 5 minutes by car), and the US 192 strip, with its numerous shops, bars and restaurants, is only two minutes down the road.
All the other popular Orlando attractions (eg, Universal Studios, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild) and shopping can be reached in only 20 minutes. Some other villas may claim to be "close" to the attractions, but make sure you check the location before deciding where to rent for your Orlando vacation!
The large, screened pool deck behind the villa overlooks a tranquil lake, visited by a variety of local wildlife, and has its own private, heated swimming pool and spa, luxury patio furniture, and a spacious shady lanai.
Cook dinner on the gas BBQ grill, dine "al fresco" by the pool, and enjoy the view! Electronic safe for the security of your valuables included. This Orlando villa rental has everything you need to make your well earned Florida vacation one to remember!
Bring your laptop with you, and you'll be able to use the villa's Wireless High Speed Internet connection to stay in touch! This villa also boasts a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable lounge, and cable TV & DVD in every bedroom.
There are two master suites, each with its own private bathroom, making this villa ideal for two families to share – take some good friends on holiday with you, and you could cut your accommodation costs in half! How's that for a bargain?
Please take a look around our Florida home-from-home, and when you're convinced that renting this villa, located so conveniently for Disney and the other Orlando area attractions, offers a significantly more enjoyable vacation experience than staying in a hotel, get in touch with us, and you can start planning your next holiday in Orlando!


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In the vast open ocean ecosystems that cover most of our planet, primary productivity is driven by microscopic algae that float at the mercy of the currents. These drifting phytoplankton are responsible for roughly 50% of the photosynthesis on our planet. They suck up carbon dioxide, produce oxygen, and fuel marine food webs. Because they are so small, these phytoplankton are seldom consumed directly by fish and other larger organisms. Instead they are eaten primarily by zooplankton, a diverse group of organisms that range from single celled amoeba-like protists to krill. The ecological interactions between phytoplankton and zooplankton determine the efficiency with which energy moves up the food chain and hence controls the productivity of many marine fisheries. Here at COAPS, working in partnership with the FSU Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, we use a suite of modeling and field work approaches to investigate these marine food webs and their links to climate change.
Plankton Trophic Dynamics
Larval Fish Production
Marine fisheries are economically and nutritionally important to people around the world. Historically, these fisheries have been regulated based on single-species models. Essentially, such approaches assume that larval recruitment (i.e. the number of larval fish that survive to become juveniles or adults each year) is dependent only on the number of spawning adults the previous year. However, despite the best intentions of fisheries scientists and managers, this approach has proven insufficient for managing many species and many fisheries around the planet have crashed. Ecosystem-based management starts with the assumption that larval recruitment depends on both adult biomass and other environmental variables, such as temperature, oxygen, prey availability, and predator abundance. Consequently, it is crucial to understand how the entire environment is changing in time. For instance, climate change is likely to lead to warming of the surface layers of the Gulf of Mexico. These warmer temperatures will increase the metabolism (including growth rates and food requirements) of larval fish living in the same regions. At the same time, warm surface temperatures lead to increased stratification which inhibits nutrient introduction to the surface ocean and depresses primary productivity. Thus zooplankton (i.e. larval fish food) abundances may decrease at the same time that higher metabolism requires that larval fish need more food.
To address these issues, we use a diverse suite of oceanographic research. Partnering with colleagues at NOAA Southeastern Fisheries Science Center, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the University of Hawaii, Dr. Mike Stukel's lab has conducted two field campaigns to quantify the impact of bottom-up limitation and plankton trophic structure on habitat suitability for larval bluefin tuna. Working with collaborators at Horn Point Laboratory, we are combining satellite remote sensing with individual-based models of crustaceans to predict changing zooplankton abundance. Finally, we use ecological and biogeochemical models to simulate larval transport and development in a four-dimensional ocean. These diverse approaches work synergistically to better predict how a changing environment will affect larval fish survive, and hence enable fisheries researchers to better manage their stocks for a sustainable future. For more information about this research, visit the FSU Plankton Ecology and Biogeochemistry Lab.


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What are Optical Computers?
Optical computers, also known as a photonic computers, use photons instead of electrons to send signals. Photons are the basic particles that make up light. Lasers in the computer produce streams of light to use instead of the electrons. Several advantages exist from using light, which include faster speeds, smaller computers, and less heat.
Computers typically use an electric current to power the computer and its processes. The idea behind optical computers is to use light instead. Though small pieces of technology may use light to work, true optical computers do not yet exist. Researchers feel that over time technology will move toward the use of optical computers and the technology will advance enough to make them an everyday reality.
For a computer to function, it sends an electric current in and out of parts known as transistors. These transistors are switched on or off by these electric currents, and this sends a message to the computer. The basic idea behind an optical computer is to use light, made up of photons, in place of the electric current.
The advantages of optical computers and the use of photons instead of electrons are numerous. First, light creates virtually no heat when it travels, while the electric current currently used in computers gives off a lot of heat. A computer can only work so quickly before it overheats. Optical computers would use light and therefore the computer could run faster without ever worrying about overheating.
A second key advantage of using light is its ability to pass through other beams of light. Two lasers can cross each other without affecting the path of either one. Electric currents cannot do this and the computer must be designed so they never cross paths. Since beams of light can cross each other, less space is required. This would result in smaller computers and smaller parts used both in computers and in other forms of technology.
Currently, optical technology is used in laser printers, scanners, and even a computer's CD burner. Lasers use light to accomplish all of these processes. The goal is to eventually spread optical technology not only to computers, but to connections between electronic devices. Optical technology could create faster Internet connections than those previously available. With the combination of optical computers and this possible new type of Internet connection, computers could perform tasks almost instantly.


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Authors: Charalampous, Kyriakos | Ioannou, Myria | Georgiou, Stelios | Stavrinides, Panayiotis
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The present study sought to examine the independent, hierarchical, and integrative models of multiple attachment relationships in a sample of Greek-Cypriots in middle adolescence and to test the distinct and interactive effects of these relationships on bullying involvement. A sample of Greek-Cypriot adolescents (N = 406, 55.4% females, M age = 16.01, SD = 0.82) completed the Greek forms of the Revised Olweus Bully-Victim Questionnaire (BVQ-R), the Inventory of Parental and Peer Attachment (IPPA), and the Questionnaire on Teacher Interaction (QTI). Path models were used to test for the effect of multiple attachment relationships on bullying and victimization, using AMOS 24.0.The integrative model
…of multiple attachment relationships was supported and found to have significant effects on bullying involvement. The effect of the quality of the mother-adolescent relationship on bullying involvement was fully mediated by the quality of the attachment relationships with peers and the interpersonal relationship with teachers. The quality of adolescents' relationship with teachers affected their interactions with peers, and not the opposite, though both continued to have distinct effects on bullying involvement.
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Authors: Saltzstein, Herbert D. | Takagi, Yoko
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vol. 13, no. 1-2, pp. 21-24, 2019
Authors: Mrug, Sylvie | Tindell, Courtney N. | McDonald, Kristina L.
This study examines individual and family predictors of disrespect sensitivity in urban adolescents. Seventy-five adolescents from Southeastern USA (95% African American, 52% female) participated in two waves of a longitudinal study (mean ages 16.1 and 17.8 years, SDs = 1.11). Youth reported on their disrespect sensitivity at both time points, as well as physical aggression and parental nurturance at Time 1. Parents reported on parental harsh discipline, household income, and highest level of education. Multiple regressions tested concurrent and longitudinal predictors of disrespect sensitivity. Physical aggression and older age predicted greater concurrent disrespect sensitivity. Physical aggression, lower family SES, and lower parental
…nurturance predicted greater disrespect sensitivity over time. The findings may help identify youth who are at risk to interpret ambiguous behavior as disrespectful, and in turn respond aggressively and become victimized. These youth may benefit from interventions to reduce disrespect sensitivity, which could be incorporated into existing violence prevention programs.
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Keywords: Disrespect, aggression, African American adolescents
Citation: International Journal of Developmental Science,
vol. 13, no. 1-2, pp. 25-30, 2019
Authors: Lo, L.Y. | Ng, T.C. | Lin, M. | Thompson, N.
Diversified emotional responses are generally referred as the evidence of showing categorical perception of major and minor modes. Yet it is uncertain whether the categorical performance is independent to the emotion tagging. This study therefore adopted a direct measure with the proper controlled stimuli to reexamine the categorial nature of major and minor modes across ages. Results showed that except the group of male elderly, untrained participants in all three age groups performed better than chance in the categorisation task. Their above chance level performance might therefore suggests an implicit working of the conceptualisation of major and minor. Suggestion on
…hearing ability and item validity were also made so that the performance of elderly and the potential performance difference between sex can be further interpreted.
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Authors: Guo, Jinhong | Mrug, Sylvie | Knight, David C.
This study examined coping strategies as mediators of the relationship between parental emotion socialization and internalizing problems in late adolescence and emerging adulthood, and whether these relationships varied by gender or ethnicity. Participants were 1,087 individuals (Mage = 19.35 years; 50% male; 61% African American, 36% European American). Results from structural equation modeling indicated that parental supportive responses to sadness and fear were associated with less emotional distress, and this relationship was partly mediated by greater use of task-oriented coping and lower use of emotion-oriented coping. Parental unsupportive responses were related to greater emotional distress, and this relationship was fully mediated
…by greater use of emotion-oriented coping. Gender and ethnic differences emerged in the links between parental responses and several coping strategies. The findings suggest that parental emotion socialization may contribute to emotional functioning by fostering specific coping strategies, with some differences across gender and ethnicity.
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Authors: Strasser, Irene
Many well-established developmental theories concentrate on strategies of regulation and try to explain how individuals compensate for possible losses in old age. In public debates, and in laypeople's perception of aging, however, activity and productivity seem to be central concepts associated with successful aging. The present research focuses on subjective developmental theories on aging from an older individuals' point of view. Within this research project, the aim was not only to focus on older individuals' perceptions, but also whether they are similar or potentially different to younger adults' views on aging, since younger individuals are more distant to a concrete
…idea of what it means to 'be old'. In a first qualitative study interviews with older individuals were conducted, focusing differences in subjective theories on aging. In a second study two sub-samples of adults (225 older adults, aged 60 to 100 years and 194 young adults, aged 18–30 years) were investigated concerning particular aspects of successful aging, including activity and disengagement. Both studies give evidence for the importance of balancing gains and losses and show the relevance of both, activity and disengagement for successful aging. Moreover, the importance of control over individually meaningful aspects for successful aging is discussed.
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Citation: International Journal of Developmental Science,
vol. 13, no. 1-2, pp. 53-65, 2019
Authors: Lee, HeeSoon | Knippen, Kerri L.
This study examined age, gender, and ethnic differences in sexual communication satisfaction and relationship satisfaction among participants. Participants included 164 Caucasian Americans, 76 African Americans, and 112 Korean Americans residing in Northwest Ohio in the United States with 206 females (58.5%) and 146 males (41.5%) at the age range 40–84 years (mean = 55, SD = 10.45). Results identified significant differences in sexual communication satisfaction and relationship satisfaction based on age, gender, and ethnicity. Caucasian Americans and African Americans had significantly higher scores than Korean Americans in sexual communication satisfaction and/or relationship satisfaction. Age, gender, and ethnic specific programs to help older adults improve
…their quality of life through sexual communication are suggested.
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Keywords: Sexual communication, relationship satisfaction, ethnicity, gender, age
Citation: International Journal of Developmental Science,
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Pumpkin Recipes - 10 Great Thanksgiving Ideas
Thanksgiving Ideas
Pumpkin recipes are wonderful Thanksgiving ideas! I'm always surprised that more people don't take of advantage of the autumn bounty, especially when you can find pumpkins that were locally grown. Oh sure, many Americans use pumpkins as part of their fall decorations, but too often, the "punkins" never find their way onto the table. What a shame! They're a lot more versatile than you might think. Although they're mostly used with Thanksgiving dessert ideas, pumpkins can also be used in soups and into appetizers like dips and savory spreads. Pumpkin flesh actually works well with sweet dishes and with savory dishes. It can be roasted and served as a vegetable, like you'd do with butternut squash or acorn squash. And, of course, even the seeds can make healthy, delicious snacks. I hope the following Thanksgiving ideas will give you some of your own. Sometimes you just need to get a few suggestions to get your gears to turning. If that doesn't happen, I hope you enjoy making some of the pumpkin recipes I'm sharing here!
Pumpkin Varieties
There are several different pumpkin varieties, ranging in color, size, and shape. Some are as small as two pounds when mature, while the jumbo pumpkin varieties might reach weights in excess of 100 pounds. The fruits can be yellow, red, orange, white, dark green, striped, light green, gray, or golden tan. You don't need to know all about the different types to be a successful pumpkin cook. Your main objective is to be able to distinguish between field pumpkins and pie pumpkins.
Generally speaking, the large orange fruits used to make jack o'lanterns are often described as "field pumpkins." These aren't the best for cooking – especially for pies. Instead, you'll want to use a pie pumpkin, also called a "sugar pumpkin." You can make pies with the big fruits, but from my experience, they won't be anywhere near as tasty, and the texture won't be as nice, either. Make sure the pumpkin you buy is labeled as a pie or sugar pumpkin. Choose firm pumpkins that lack any soft spots or deep blemishes.
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How to Cook Pumpkin
If you're wondering how to cook pumpkin and turn the golden globes into yummy dishes, I'll tell you. I'll also show you with the pictures I'm posting. Cooking pumpkin can be done in several ways. It can be done in the microwave, in the oven, in a steamer, or in a regular pot. Roasting the fruits in the oven or microwave are probably the easiest methods, but that's not how I do it. I simmer mine in water on top of the stove. Why? I've tried cooking pumpkin all different ways, and I just prefer the stovetop method best. To me, the flesh has a better texture, and I think it even has a slightly better flavor. Maybe it's all in my mind because I went to more trouble. Anyway, back to how to cook pumpkin.
Rinse the pumpkin well. Cut it in half, thirds, or quarters – whichever is easiest for you to handle. Use a large spoon and scoop out all the seeds and stringy material. Save the seeds to toasting or roasting. Now cut the cleaned pumpkin sections into smaller sections or cubes. You can slice off the peel, if you like, but it's usually easy to remove once the pumpkin has cooked. Place the cubes in a pot and add water. The water should almost cover the pumpkin. Bring pot to a full boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover pot and cook until flesh is very tender. Pour into a colander to drain for a few minutes. Line a large bowl with several thicknesses of paper towels and add pumpkin in order to remove more water.
When pumpkin flesh is relatively cool – cool enough to handle - pull off peel and stir through the pulp with a fork and remove any tough or long fibers. Add pulp to a blender, food mill, or food processor and puree to desired consistency. I like a really smooth pumpkin puree, by the way.
How To Cook Pumpkin:
Easy Pumpkin Recipes
For just a moment, let's talk about easy pumpkin recipes. You're undoubtedly familiar with canned pumpkin. This has already been cooked and pureed, so it's ready to use in recipes. You can also buy pumpkin pie filling, which has already been sweetened and seasoned. Many people get the two confused, but they're actually very different. Sure, cooked pumpkin is in both, but the similarities stop there. Canned pumpkin is just that – and only that. Most brands of canned pumpkin contain nothing but pumpkin puree, without salt or sugar. On the other hand, canned pumpkin pie filling contains salt, sugar, and spices, often including cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. To make a pie with the filling, you only have to add eggs, milk or evaporated milk, and a pie crust.
There are lots of no-bake easy pumpkin recipes you can make from both types of canned pumpkin. The pumpkin puree is combined with Cool Whip, instant pudding, and/or cream cheese, in many cases. These ingredients give the pumpkin a milder flavor and a texture you'd expect to find in a pie or pudding. Although I prefer using "real" pumpkin in my recipes, I like to keep the canned version on hand for quick and easy desserts.
Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Pumpkin soup is rich and creamy – almost velvety. Not everyone likes it, however. I think it might be an acquired taste. That could be because most Americans associate the taste of pumpkin with desserts. If you can overcome that bias, however, you might find that you really like pumpkin soup. It varies from cook to cook and from country to country, and my pumpkin soup recipe includes curry powder, which adds a wonderful flavor.
½ stick butter
½ medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups pumpkin
½ - 1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions: Melt butter in a Dutch oven and cook onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Stir in remaining ingredients and puree in blender or food processor. Return soup to Dutch oven and bring to slow boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Serve with a sprinkling of paprika, crushed red pepper, or parsley.
Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas
I've used many, many Thanksgiving dessert ideas over the years. I love Thanksgiving – probably because I enjoy cooking so much. I also enjoy feeding people, so the holiday is a perfect fit for me. I've been hosting large Thanksgiving dinners since I was in my twenties, and I'm still doing so. Everyone comes to my house for Turkey Day. I always include the traditional Thanksgiving desserts with my feast, including pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and sweet potato pie, but I often add another dessert or two. Sometimes these are in keeping with tradition, but sometimes they're not. In the South, many cooks serve cakes with their feasts, in addition to the pies. The most popular are caramel cake, carrot cake, red velvet cake, and Italian cream cake. One of the best is a cake my aunt makes. It has about twelve skinny layers, with lots of chocolate fudge icing between each layer. Other add-on desserts I've served for Thanksgiving have included banana pudding, dump cake, coconut cake, apple cake, apple pie, blueberry pie, strawberry pie, and a variety of cheesecakes.
If you want to really think "outside the box" and do something unexpected this year, I have a few Thanksgiving dessert ideas you might like. How about cheese, fruits, and a nice dessert wine? Or port and dark chocolate? You could always go international and serve flan, crepes, Black Forest cake, or crème brulee, too. You might even want to look to America's British connection and serve a flaming plum pudding, or you could go back to the Native Americans and serve corn pudding sweetened with honey.
Food Garnishing
If you're having guests over for Thanksgiving dinner, you want your food to be delicious, and you want it to be attractive, too. Part of the appeal of food is the visual presentation, which you can enhance with food garnishing. These don't have to be complicated to be attractive, and you can include some edible garnishes and some inedible ones. For pumpkin pies or other pies, for example, you can place the pie plate in a plate that's slightly larger and surround the dessert with some colorful silk mums. You can make easy rosettes with canned whipped cream, and softened and sweetened cream cheese also makes a nice garnish for pumpkin pie. Just spoon the cream cheese mixture into a pastry bag and make the designs you want. Small pumpkin candies also make great garnishes for Thanksgiving desserts.
Pastry garnishes are easy and fun to make, and they can be used on practically any baked pie. Roll a pie crust out thin on a floured surface and use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors to cut out simple shapes like leaves, pumpkins, or acorns. Small cookie cutters work great here, too. Once the shapes are made, transfer them to a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 until they're light brown. For extra fancy garnishes, you might want to dip the pastry shapes in chocolate.
Pumpkin Pie Recipes
How many pumpkin pie recipes do you have? Well, you're about to get three more. Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite Thanksgiving desserts. Actually, I like it any time of year, and I don't need a special occasion to enjoy it. The flavor of traditional pumpkin pie can be enjoyed in ice creams, ice cream cakes, pound cakes, cheesecakes, trifles, tortes, custards, brownies, cookies, and puddings. I've even seen a few beverage recipes that included pumpkin and spices.
Even if you use pretty ordinary pumpkin pie recipes, you can tweak them to make them more unique. You might want to add raisins, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, coconut, crushed pineapple, or butterscotch chips to the filling. You can change the overall taste of the pie by using a different crust, too. One of the best I've tried has chopped pecans in it. With that pumpkin pie recipe, the crust is almost as tasty as the filling!
How to Make Pumpkin Pie
I learned how to make pumpkin pie when I was a teenager. Making a good pie doesn't have to be difficult, but it can be. If you've never had experience with cooking pumpkin or with making pumpkin pies from canned products, I suggest you begin with a few easy pumpkin recipes or with an easy pumpkin pie recipe. These will give you a good idea of how the texture of the pumpkin flesh should look and feel. After gaining a little experience, you'll probably want to try a pumpkin pie from scratch.
Of course, you'll most likely be following a recipe to start with. One thing I'd like to point out to you is to be careful with the seasonings. Some people don't like to include too many different spices or too much of a single spice because they feel that the natural flavor of the pumpkin flesh can be overwhelmed. I don't really follow this school of thought. I like the spices! I will say, however, that I often use less spice when I'm making pumpkin recipes with puree that I've made myself. When I use canned pumpkin, I use more spices, in most cases.
If you've never made a pie crust, I suggest using a pre-made frozen pastry for your first pumpkin pie. It's pretty much foolproof, so your pie stands a better chance of turning out well. Once you get the basics down, you might want to do some experimenting on your own, with different crusts and different ingredients in your pie fillings.
Pumpkin Pie from Scratch
Have you ever made a pumpkin pie from scratch? If you haven't, you're missing a real treat. Will you be able to tell the difference in a pumpkin pie recipe that uses real pumpkin instead of canned pumpkin? You betcha! Is it really worth all the fuss? It is for me, but it might not be for you. I'm a foodie and have a real appreciation for yummy flavors, so oftentimes, I don't mind the extra work if it means tastier foods. You owe it to yourself and to your family to make a pumpkin pie from scratch just once. If it doesn't meet your expectations, you can always go back to your easy pumpkin pie recipe made with canned pumpkin.
For this, you'll be using pumpkin puree that you made in your own kitchen. I've already told you how to cook pumpkin and turn it into puree. Once you have that completed, the hard part is done, and you're well on your way to a delicious pumpkin pie!
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon allspice
Pinch salt
2 eggs
1 ½ cups cooked pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons melted butter
1 cup evaporated milk
1 deep-dish pie crust
Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, spices, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs while gradually adding sugar mixture, pureed pumpkin, and butter.
When eggs, pumpkin, butter, and sugar are combined, slowly pour in evaporated milk, while stirring.
Turn custard into pie shell.
Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven heat to 350 degrees. Continue baking for another 50 minutes, or until filling is set.
Cool until pie firms.
Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This is a very easy pumpkin pie recipe that you can whip up in no time. It's made from canned pumpkin, so you won't have to cut, scoop, peel, cook, and puree the flesh yourself. Just open the can and combine it with the other ingredients, pour it into a pastry shell, and bake it. Just make sure you buy canned pumpkin instead of pumpkin pie filling.
1 can pumpkin puree
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch salt
1 pie crust
Directions: Preheat oven to 425. Beat all pumpkin pie ingredients together and pour into pastry shell. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat setting to 350 and bake for about 40 more minutes.
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Two of my daughters don't consider it a proper Thanksgiving if I don't make a no-bake pumpkin pie. In fact, I almost always make two or more, and they all get consumed. These are very quick and easy desserts, especially if you use the freezer for the chilling process in between the different layers.
1 block cream cheese (8 ounces)
1 cup whipped topping (I use Cool Whip)
¼ cup sugar OR Splenda
2 graham cracker crumb pie shells
2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding
1 cup milk (whole, low fat, or skim)
1 can pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
2-3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch salt
More Cool Whip for top layer
Directions: Place cream cheese in a glass or plastic mixing bowl and soften in microwave. Add cup of topping and sugar and beat until smooth. Spread half of mixture on one crust and half on the other. Chill until firm.
Beat pudding mixes and milk together. Add in canned pumpkin, brown sugar, spices, and salt. Divide mixture over firmed cream cheese layer in pie shells. Place pied in freezer for a few minutes for pumpkin layer to firm, then spread on a layer of Cool Whip.
Pumpkin Bar Recipe
The grandkids love these pumpkin bars! I must admit, I'm sort of partial to them, too. This pumpkin bar recipe combines the smoothness of pumpkin with the crunch of pecans. Be careful – I've found that these things are addictive!
Softened butter
1 box spice cake mix
3 eggs
1 can pumpkin
14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
8 ounces soft cream cheese
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon allspice
Pinch salt
Broken walnuts or pecans (optional)
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13 x 9 glass baking dish. Combine 2 ½ tablespoons melted butter and cake mix. Add one beaten egg to make crust. Spread mixture in bottom of baking dish.
Beat together 2 eggs, pumpkin puree, condensed milk, and cream cheese. Add sugar, spices, and salt. Spread evenly over crust. Top with nuts, if desired.
Bake for about 40 minutes. Cool slightly and firm in fridge for easy slicing. Cut into squares or rectangles.
Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
If you have a drop of southern blood in you, you'll love this pumpkin muffins recipe. That's because my version is actually pumpkin cornbread. I made this type of cornbread for the first time after seeing one of my favorite movies, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The film was made in Savannah and represented many southern customs and traditions, including Low Country cooking like pumpkin cornbread. Before the movie came out, I'd sampled the pumpkin version of cornbread before, but I'd never made it myself. When I saw pumpkin cornbread being served at a holiday gala in the film, I was reminded that I'd always wanted to make the bread at home, so I did.
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- 1 cup buttermilk self-rising cornmeal
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lawry's garlic salt with parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons oil
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray a 12-cup standard muffin tin with Baker's Joy cooking spray OR use cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, garlic salt, and black pepper.
- Add milk, while stirring. Blend in pumpkin, egg , and oil.
- Divide batter evenly among the twelve muffin cups.
- Bake for about 25 minutes.
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This pumpkin bread recipe is easy to make, and it's really good. I sometimes serve it with Thanksgiving breakfast, but it's great for snacking, too. You can also use it for Thanksgiving desserts. Top it with ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce, or cooked peaches or apples.
Baker's Joy cooking spray
1 ½ cups self-rising flour
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ can pumpkin
1/3 cup oil
2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled
2 beaten eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon nutmeg
Chopped or broken nuts (optional)
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with Baker's Joy.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat together pumpkin, oil, melted butter, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, and nutmeg. Add dry ingredients and mix just to moisten. Add nuts, if desired.
Bake for about an hour. When pumpkin bread is slightly cool, turn out onto plate or platter.
Pumpkin Cookie Recipe
These pumpkin cookies are always a big hit with the grandkids. They're soft and chewy, but if you like crunchy, crispy cookies, cook them for a minute or two longer. I like my pumpkin cookies with raisins, but you might not. You might want to add chopped nuts, instead.
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups old fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon powdered ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup oil
1 cup cooked pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla
Raisins (optional)
Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and ground cloves.
In a different bowl, mix together the white sugar, the brown sugar, the oil, the pumpkin, and the vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture. Don't mix any more than you have to. Add raisins, if desired.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet, about one inch apart. I usually butter my hands to mash down the cookies before baking.
Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes.
Pumpkin Icebox Cake
This pumpkin cake is super easy to make because it requires no cooking. It's just pumpkin filling, cookies, and Cool whip. That's it! I've used ginger snaps and sugar cookies, and I prefer the ginger snaps because they make the cake extra spicy. Hubby, however, likes the sugar-cookie version better. Wimp!
You can make this cake in just about any size you want, but I've found that a rectangle works best, sort of like a loaf. I use 32 cookies, making the cake four cookies wide and eight cookies long. You'll need just three ingredients: the cookies, a can of pumpkin pie filling (NOT canned pumpkin), and a large container of whipped topping, like Cool Whip, but the store brands work just as well. Spread the pumpkin filling between the cookies and put the cookies together in the configuration you want. Cover the whole thing generously with the whipped topping. Make a loose foil tent over the icebox cake and leave in the fridge overnight. When you're ready to serve the cake, it works best if you slice it at an angle.
Believe me, when it comes to easy pumpkin recipes, this is just about the easiest one you'll find. You'll need to assemble the cake on the platter you want to use for serving. The cake will be hard to transfer.
Pumpkin Cake Recipe
This pumpkin cake recipe is sort of like a pound cake that includes pumpkin puree. As with most of the other pumpkin recipes I posted here, you can use puree that you made yourself, or you can use canned pumpkin. Like most any good pound cake, this pumpkin cake is moist and dense, with a yummy crust. You can use a tube pan or a Bundt pan.
Baker's Joy cooking spray
3 ¾ cups plain flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
3 sticks soft butter
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
¾ cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup milk
Directions: Spray a Bundt pan or tube pan with a generous amount of Baker's Joy. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium sized bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cloves.
Add butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and cream together with mixer. Add one egg at a time, while continuing to mix. Fold in pumpkin puree. While beating at low speed, add a little milk and a little of the combination of dry ingredients, alternating between the two until entire amounts are used.
Turn batter into pan and bake for about one hour. After cake has cooled slightly, place a plate over pan and invert so that cake transfers to plate. Sprinkle with light brown sugar, if desired. This pumpkin cake is great with whipped cream or soft cream cheese spread.


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Fifty dollars worth of weed.
That's reportedly what led four young men to arrange via Snapchat a meeting with a 16 year old on the dark Arcata street. According to Arcata Police Chief Brian Ahearn, they'd planned to simply hand over whatever small quantity of black market cannabis $50 buys these days and go on their way, but the 16 year old allegedly had other ideas. He allegedly tried to rob them, ordering them to hand over the weed. When they refused, he opened fire. Taevonne Latimer, 18, was shot "several times" in the torso, according to police, and pronounced dead at a local hospital, despite the frantic efforts of bystanders and first responders to save him. Another 18 year old was shot in the leg.
Fifty dollars worth of weed.
An 18 year old killed just weeks shy of his graduation, another's life — and body — forever altered and a 16 year old facing the prospect of spending 25 years to life in prison. To some extent, this is the legacy of prohibition, the devastation that decades of the war on drugs have wrought in startling clarity, played out over the course of a few brief moments with tragic consequences.
To be sure, there are plenty of contributors to this horrific scene. Perhaps most prominent among the lingering questions is how a 16 year old got his hands on a loaded pistol. There are also legitimate questions about the apparent devaluation of human life we are seeing unfold in painful slow motion as Arcata — a once peaceful town — continues to record homicides at an alarming rate, most of them seemingly stemming from petty arguments, perceived slights or cannabis, or some combination of the above.
Some will surely be quick to dispute that this shooting has any ties to the prohibitionist policies that have criminalized cannabis for decades. After all, recreational weed became legal last year and these were essentially just high school kids who couldn't legally purchase cannabis anyway, right? Wrong. Don't believe me — tell me when the last time you recall a teenager being shot over a keg of beer or a carton of cigarettes.
The bottom line is that for decades we as a society have treated cannabis as something to be hidden, hunted and protected. We've encircled a plant with layers of risk that have inflated its value, expanding the exposure to all who come near it. The plant itself is relatively harmless but its societal baggage is one of decades of prosecutions, incarcerations, robberies and killings, as well as a legacy of unreported crimes and cultures of backwoods justice.
This is the black market's ongoing legacy: two teenagers shot, one dead and another facing the rest of his life in prison.
So pardon me when I say I don't give a fuck about your black market. Sure, you can tell me about how it protected profits and, by turn, Humboldt County's economy for decades. You can talk about how it filled our restaurants, storefronts and car dealerships after timber died. You can talk about all the wonders of the libertarian, back-to-the-land communities it enabled to thrive and point to the volunteer fire departments and nonprofits it funded.
And so much of what you'd say is true. But at what cost? Does Humboldt County's economy and subculture justify even one kid dying in the back of a stranger's car? Does it justify the dozens — if not hundreds — of people who died before him, in robberies and backwoods disputes, often left buried in shallow graves or dumped on the side of the road?
There's no longer any excuse. Cannabis is legal. Folks who want to get high can walk into a store and purchase what they need. Farmers and business owners who want to make the plant their livelihoods are free to do so. But it's time to get the black market out of Humboldt County. Forever.
Thadeus Greenson is the Journal's news editor. Reach him at 442-1400, extension 321, or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @thadeusgreenson.
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