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The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus
In this new edition of the bestselling classic, Charles Manz doesn't look to Jesus's teachings to support preconceived theories of how a manager should lead but approaches the New Testament with an open mind to see what insights it reveals for today's business world. What he finds are powerful lessons that will inspire you—no matter what your religious background—to maintain integrity, live on a higher plane, and ultimately achieve your personal and professional goals.
The third edition is updated throughout and includes several new examples and a self-assessment chapter designed to encourage self-examination and personal reflection. Remarkably contemporary and welcoming to all readers, this book will challenge you to evaluate your own leadership style and to consider time-tested spiritual wisdom that can make you more enlightened and more effective.
24 Chapters
Preface to the Third Edition
As I prepare this preface for the third edition of The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus I can't help reflecting on how much has changed since the book was first published. Issues of spirituality and religion in the workplace are no longer topics of questionable relevance for business and leadership practice. In fact, spirituality at work has become a widely considered topic for many business and management researchers and educators, as well as a significant concern for many executives and managers. When I wrote the first edition, this was not the case. In fact, writing the book as a business professor, consultant, and author was quite notable, and for many it was perceived as a rather bold undertaking, at the time.
Yes, many things have changed, yet paradoxically, many things have stayed largely the same. In fact, I believe much of what I wrote in the preface to the first edition still applies. Jesus taught timeless wisdom that transcends the ups and downs and ebbs and flows of years, decades, centuries and even millennia. Consequently, while the emergence of spirituality as a legitimate concern for the study and practice of leadership would seem to make this book even more relevant now as the third edition is released, the timeless wisdom it is based on has always been relevant, and I believe it always will be. Indeed, looking to the teachings of Jesus as a potential source of practical lessons for leading today remains a wise thing to do. Following is some of the original message I wrote in the Preface to the first edition:
Introduction: A Call to Wise and Compassionate Leadership
When you are called upon to lead, in any capacity, are you effective? Is your leadership ethical and just? Are you able to provide positive influence for others that benefits them as well as the end that is being served?
Now let's go even deeper. Are you able to lead yourself effectively? Do you serve as an ethical, moral, effective example for others? Do you lead with humility? Do you lead with compassion? Have you mastered the arts of forgiveness and service? Can you be like a child when that is required? Do you understand and put into practice the Golden Rule? Do you know the secret of mustard seed power?
There is a powerful and informative literature dating back hundreds of years that addresses historical thinking on wisdom. It is especially centered on the writings and teachings of mostly ancient, and usually religious, leaders. A number of historical leaders and thinkers have achieved a special level of greatness and wisdom. King Solomon, Moses, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Buddha, Gandhi, Muhammad, and many others have struck a chord with multitudes in an unusually powerful way. As our contemporary knowledge continues to expand dramatically, it would be a grave mistake to forget the vast wisdom of such key historical figures.
Logs Before Specks, or Lead Thyself First
Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye but do not notice the log in your own eye? Or how can you say to your neighbor, "Let me take the speck out of your eye," while the log is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor's eye. (Matt. 7: 3–5; New Revised Standard Version)
As you consider the above passage, do some leaders you have worked for or people you have worked with come to mind?1 Have you known some irritating hypocrites? This seems to be a common reaction, but perhaps the more important question is, did you consider yourself as one in possible need of the advice offered in the passage? If you did not, then perhaps this passage can be especially helpful to you.
Let's think for a minute. Would you like to become an effective leader? Would you like to have a significant and positive impact on others, on the world, or on history? Jesus provides some striking advice for moving toward this end. One of his key lessons suggests that if you want to lead others you should first—do what? Become more commanding so that you can bend the will of others to your own? No, that's not it. Work on your charisma so you can inspire others to do what you want? No, again. Develop the ability to identify what people want and provide it as an incentive for complying with what you lead them to do? No, that's not it either. Learn how to uncover the shortcomings of others and berate them for their failures until they do what you demand of them? No, no, no! All of these things may enable you to influence others, at least in the short run, but they just do not provide the proper foundation for effective leadership. The first step, Jesus seems to say, is to look in the mirror.
The Last Shall Be First
He asked them, "What were you arguing about on the way?" But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all." (Mark 9: 33–35)
Jesus took a surprising and fascinating approach to the topic of achieving fame and glory. In fact, he suggested that the only sure way to become great is to seek just the opposite. He taught that if you want to come in first, then purposely put yourself last. He directed that we should become last of all and the servant of all. That is an awfully hard pill for most of us to swallow. Much that we have learned about human nature suggests how important it is to build up our self-esteem and our belief in ourselves. In this spirit the virtues of accomplishment in athletics, academics, work, and so forth have been prescribed as healthy medicine for our psyche. The right to say, "I'm number one!" has become a compulsive quest for millions around the world.
Cleanse Your Insides
Do you not see that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile, since it enters not the heart but the stomach, and goes out into the sewer? It is what comes out of a person that defiles. For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person. (Mark 7: 18–23)
In a modern age that places importance on the power of the image we project, Jesus' lesson offers a far different path to being personally effective. Books, magazines, TV shows, and self-help gurus have all pointed to the importance of impression management. We are directed to "dress for success," to use "power words," and in general to manage our external lives so as to impress and manipulate others in order to get what we want from them. We are encouraged to clean up our act on the outside, to create an external illusion of who we are, in order to get ahead in the world.
Stop Worrying
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these…. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today. (Matt. 6: 25–29, 34)
Do you make a habit of worry? Do you dedicate a great deal of attention and energy to worrying about failures of the past or concerns of the future? What is your honest appraisal of what you accomplish when you worry? What are the fruits of your worry labor? If the first step to becoming an effective leader of others is to become an effective self-leader, is being a persistent worrier the mark of a good leader?
Commit to Ethical Behavior
So they watched him and sent spies who pretended to be honest, in order to trap him by what he said, so as to hand him over to the jurisdiction and authority of the governor. So they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you are right in what you say and teach, and you show deference to no one, but teach the way of God in accordance with truth. Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?" But he perceived their craftiness and said to them, "Show me a denarius. Whose head and whose title does it bear?" They said, "The Emperor's." He said to them, "Then give to the emperor the things that are the emperor's, and give to God the things that are God's." And they were not able in the presence of the people to trap him by what he said; and being amazed by his answer, they became silent. (Luke 20: 20–26)
Throughout the accounts of Jesus' life it is readily apparent that he based his teaching on a strong moral and ethical foundation. Self-serving immoral behavior was just not an acceptable choice. This passage from the book of Luke describes a fascinating situation in which Jesus is challenged to address an emotionally charged, controversial issue. The question about whether it was right for persons to be forced to pay taxes, particularly when many tax collectors collected more than they were supposed to and pocketed a portion of what they collected, was a heated issue.
Let Your Light Shine
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others. (Matt. 5: 14–16)
The first section of this book has focused on lessons from Jesus that are primarily concerned with how we live our lives—how we lead ourselves. It is appropriate to close by addressing the lessons that others can learn from observing our example. In fact, the heart of leadership, in many cases, is the model that is provided by the leader. People pay a great deal of attention to what leaders do, how they live, and how they treat others.
This is a tremendous responsibility. Acting in shortsighted, self-serving, unethical ways will surely sabotage any attempt at positive leadership. Conversely, the visibility of leadership is a tremendous opportunity. We can project and amplify our positive leadership through our lives. We must walk our talk.
Stones Under Glass
The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them, they said to him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?" They said this to test him, so that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." And once again he bent down and wrote on the ground. When they heard it, they went away, one by one, beginning with the elders; and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. Jesus straightened up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" She said, "No one, sir." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you." (John 11: 3–10)
This fascinating account consists of several interconnected components that paint a challenging picture for aspiring leaders. First, it makes it clear that there was no question about the occurrence of the condemned action: "This woman was caught in the very act." So the offense is not in doubt; it happened. Second, the law of Moses commanded stoning such a woman. The punishment was clear, but Jesus didn't buy it. Nevertheless, Jesus does not tell the people what to do. Instead he bends down and doodles on the ground in silence, leaving them to ponder the situation themselves. When they keep questioning him, instead of subjecting them to any proactive preaching, Jesus finally challenges them to examine themselves and make their own decision. He essentially says, "If you haven't sinned (made mistakes) yourself, then go ahead and stone her."
Love Your Friends and Your Enemies
You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy." But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? (Matt. 5: 43–47)
Once again, Jesus' teaching poses a tremendous challenge. In addressing the centerpiece of his entire message—love—he teaches that we should offer this precious gift to everyone, even those we cannot imagine loving. Here Jesus is preaching a serious lesson about love that is in stark contrast to the frivolous way that love is frequently treated in our culture. Too often, love is viewed as an everyday commodity that can be bartered and consumed in our pursuit of wants and pleasures.
The Golden Rule and Beyond
In everything do to others as you would have them do to you. (Matt. 7:12)
The Golden Rule is probably the most powerful human relations strategy in the history of the world. And although it has been around for thousands of years and was prescribed by such spiritual leaders as Confucius and the Buddha well before Jesus prescribed it, it is still a sound principle today. Its practice can indeed produce valuable, golden results. The aim of treating people as we would like to be treated is to honor others as inherently valuable (spiritual) beings, as miraculous unique creations, no matter how seemingly imperfect and unworthy they are in their humanity. Each person is one of a kind; there are no duplicates.
Think for a moment about the ways you have been treated by various authority figures throughout your life. I suspect that you will recognize the simple fact that when you were treated disrespectfully, as an unworthy person of little value, not only did your view of yourself suffer but so did your view of the leader. The leaders for whom you were willing to go the extra mile were likely the ones that went an extra mile for you, the ones who believed in you even when you screwed up, the ones who recognized your great potential, your full value as a unique person.
Put the Gavel Away
Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. (Luke 6: 37–38)
Earlier we reviewed the story of the woman caught in adultery. When she was brought to Jesus as a test to see if he would condemn her, he simply challenged her accusers by saying that whoever among them was without sin should throw the first stone. Because none of them had lived a perfect life, none had never wronged someone else or made other mistakes, none of them met Jesus' criterion. As human beings it was impossible. So one by one they crept away.
In the passage introduced here, the message is carried even further. First a warning is provided. If we do not want to be judged, we should not judge others. If we do not want to be condemned, we should not condemn. This is a very important lesson that appears to be easily forgotten. When other people make mistakes, and especially when we must share some of the negative consequences, it is very easy to judge and condemn them. After all, their carelessness, poor judgment, bad motives, or whatever we believe caused them to screw up makes our critical attitude seem justified. Of course there is a high likelihood that we are misreading the situation, but in our minds we are likely to ask, Why shouldn't we judge and condemn them if they deserve it?
Gather the Lost Sheep
What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. (Matt. 18: 12–13)
A hard lesson is presented here. In recent recessionary times of downsizing, rightsizing, reengineering, or whatever other labels have been used to refer to massive employee layoffs, Jesus' challenge that not one person be willingly forfeited is a striking contrast. In fact, Jesus argues that the one person who is found, helped, and supported is of greater importance than all the others who were kept safely in the fold all along. This is hard mental medicine. It flies in the face of the rationale that says that losing a few people in order to keep the ship afloat (to keep the organization solvent) is a justified act. Jesus proclaims that every last person is priceless and deserving of great celebration.
Prepare the Soil
A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. (Matt. 13: 3–8)
In this parable, Jesus provides a metaphor that can shed light on one of the most important aspects of leadership: laying the groundwork for positive influence and change. His teaching suggests how important it is to prepare the soil for the seeds of leadership. Indeed, many potential followers will simply not be ready for positive influence, even when serving with the best of leaders. This chapter reflects on the formidable challenge of preparing others for positive influence and change.
Be Forgiving—Allow Mistakes for the Sake of Learning
There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, "Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me." So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, "How many of my father's hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.'" So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son." But the father said to his slaves, "Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!" And they began to celebrate. (Luke 15: 11–24)
Lead by Serving
You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must become the slave of all. (Mark 10: 42–44)
This is clearly one of the more striking passages from Jesus' teachings related to leadership. In fact, it turns leadership upside down. The lesson seems to be that to become a great leader you should act as a servant, not as a commander or even as a charismatic source of inspiration. The idea is indeed puzzling and challenging, but Jesus repeats the same basic message several times in his teachings. He instructs that if you want to become great, be humble, sit in the lowest places of honor, become like a child. Again, Jesus challenges us to rethink what it means to be a leader. He challenges us to resist the temptation to act out a leadership role of being superior to others and behaving as though we know it all.
Lead Without Blindness
They are blind guides of the blind. And if one blind person guides another, both will fall into a pit. (Matt. 15: 14)
Jesus presents a simple commonsense idea in this passage. It contains a lesson that is well worth considering deeply by anyone who aspires to lead others. It raises important questions such as the following: Are you about to lead others blindly into a pit? Are your followers better equipped to lead themselves than to follow you? Do people who live with their problems day in and day out see their situation more clearly than anyone else? How blind are you to the real issues that need to be addressed in this leadership situation? Can you lead others to see their own situations more clearly so they can practice more effective self-leadership? Is the ultimate act of leadership to facilitate others so they can lead themselves? Is it presumptuous, maybe even preposterous, to assume that an external leader can exercise leadership that is more effective than that person's own self-leadership?
The Value of Pennies
He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money in the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on." (Mark 12: 41–44)
The issue of evaluating and responding to the contributions of others is a major challenge for leaders. It is usually considered effective leadership to distinguish levels of performance of followers and to dole out rewards according to the amount that is contributed. This approach seems to be rational, logical, and even just. But once again Jesus throws us a curve. The value of contributions, he seems to be saying, must be considered in light of the capabilities of the contributor.
Initially this may send up some red flags. Is the implication that we should not concern ourselves with the levels of our employees' performance? If someone means well and is doing the best she can and her performance is unsatisfactory, should a leader simply pat her on the back and praise her for trying? While this practice may not be as illogical as it sounds, I don't think it is the real leadership lesson that can be learned. Perhaps the lesson is best summarized by prescribing a focus on the heart of the person. That is, pay attention to the intent, the motives, and the progress of the person. This may indeed be very sound wisdom for a couple of reasons.
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The Male Western Bluebird, his head, throat and upperparts bright, are a deep cobalt blue. Breast chestnut. Blue on belly and undertail coverts.
Varying amounts of chestnut on back. Eyes are dark and legs are dark.
Female Bluebirds are duller and not extensively blue. Head and throat gray. Back gray-brown. Abdomen and undertail coverts grayish. Blue wings and tail. Chest duller chestnut.
Juveniles have a spotted chest and back, blue in wings and tail.
Immature are similar to adults, but duller.
Length: 6.3–7.5 in (16–19 cm)
Weight: 0.8–1.1 oz (24–31 g)
The Western Bluebird is a common sight in parklands of the West. Unlike the other species of bluebirds, it does not like large meadows, preferring open forests instead.
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Western Bluebirds are often seen perching alone on fence wires, posts, snags, or tree branches by open meadows, pouncing on the ground to catch insects. They also fly out to catch aerial prey and grab insects from twigs and leaves.
In summer, Bluebirds eat primarily insects. In winter, berries and small fruits become more important parts of the diet, with mistletoe, juniper, and elderberry all important food items.
The male arrives on the breeding grounds before the female, and defends the nesting territory by singing. They are cavity-nesters, finding a natural hollow in a tree, an old woodpecker hole, a hole in a building, or a man-made nest box. Preferred nest-holes are fairly low, less than 50 feet from the ground.
The female builds the nest, although the male may help. The nest is a loose cup of twigs and weeds, lined with finer plant materials. The female incubates the 4 to 6 eggs, while the male brings her food.
Once the eggs hatch, she broods the young while he continues to bring food.
They both feed the young, which fledge at 2 to 3 weeks, The adults then have a second brood.
Genetic studies showed that 45% of nests had young that were not fathered by the defending male, and that 19% of all the young were fathered outside the pair bond.
The Western Bluebird is the least migratory of the bluebirds, and much of its migration is alatitudinal rather than latitudinal. Some bluebirds migrate south in the fall to locations throughout the southwestern United States and central Mexico.
Small flocks occasionally remain through the winter in valleys, especially in mild winters. Most of the population retreats to lower elevations in the winter. On both sides of the mountains, the winter range varies with food sources. In any case, they are very uncommon in winter.
In recent decades, bluebirds have declined over much of its range. This decline is well documented and is attributed to a combination of competition with House Sparrows and European Starlings for nesting cavities, a reduction of natural cavities.
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Youth launch pro-police campaign in Kabul
KABUL (Pajhwok): A public campaign "every citizen is a police" to show solidarity with the force was launched on Saturday by dozens of youth in central capital Kabul.
Dressed in a special outfit that represented police, the youth gathered in the fourth police district and then embarked on vehicles traveling to different parts of the city. They held banners and placards in their hands to demonstrate support for police.
Muhibullah, a 12th class graduate, said the purpose of this movement was to spread awareness among people to extend every kind of assistance to the police.
He said they wanted the people to realize they were responsible to be cooperative with police.
Former Wolesi Jirga member Farkhunda Zahra Nadari said it was the duty of police to enforce law. She said police should avoid treating the communities they served on ethnic lines.
She told reporters the law and order was a collective responsibility and everyone should play their role in bringing peace and stability to the country.
Ministry of Interior spokesman Sedique Sediqui said police had every Afghan's support in every part of the country. He praised the youth for launching the campaign to increase support for police.
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29 Jun 2016 16:09:33
Ed's, can you shed any light on the Jonas Hector saga? One minute we appeared to be interested, now the media is saying that interest has "cooled off". Having said that his odds to join us were slashed earlier in the week.
{Ed002's Note - I know nothing of odds at all but I have explained the two LB targets I am aware of.}
1.) 29 Jun 2016 18:00:52
Would that be Chilwell and Bertrand, Sir Ed?
{Ed002's Note - No, RTP.}
2.) 29 Jun 2016 18:18:26
Chilwell and Amavi I beleive ed as I've rtfp 😆. Not sure whi I prefer out of thise 2 though.
3.) 29 Jun 2016 18:52:30
Amavi is a decent player.
4.) 29 Jun 2016 21:29:19
My thoughts on the two confirmed LB targets by Ed002 (Chilwell and Amavi) .
It should be Chilwell signed over Amavi, definetly!
Amavi has missed a full season of football through injury. If you want someone to come in and hit the ground running then you don't pick someone like that.
Look at Flanno, missed a lot of football and is now struggling to get back to the very high level he was at pre injury. It's not a dig at the lad - just the way it is with these sorts of injures.
5.) 29 Jun 2016 22:56:16
Chilwell over Amavi all day as Chilwell has been well scouted by Klopp and his friend David Wagner who had Him at Huddersfield Town all of last season while Amavi didn't play almost for a full season.
6.) 30 Jun 2016 06:29:42
Where did this myth about the great Flanno beeing so exellent before his injury comes from? He gives he's all and play woth his heart, but he has never been a good player.
{Ed001's Note - perhaps from people actually watching the games and seeing how excellent he was? He was a very good player, I really have no idea who you were watching, but it clearly was not Flanno. You must be trying to live up to the name you chose with this comment!}
7.) 30 Jun 2016 16:08:46
Amazing misconception there, are you sure your a Liverpool fan, if you can find a DVD of the 2014/ 15 you'll see flanno was unbelievable and worth the contract renewal with relative ease, I've stopped supporting players individually ever since gerrard left as they can leave just like that I only support Liverpool the football club but flanno is my one exception Liverpool through and through is that is that lad and you can take that too the bank he plays like a die hard fan imagines they would.
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09 Aug 2018 23:42:48
Apologies if this is a stupid question or has already been covered, but what exactly is the purpose of Ings' loan move with an obligation to buy next year? Why would they not just purchase him this year instead?
{Ed002's Note - There will be some provisions regarding injury.}
1.) 10 Aug 2018 06:22:42
So its an obligation to buy not an option to buy at end of loan?
{Ed001's Note - yes.}
2.) 10 Aug 2018 06:54:59
Im guessing he won't be able to play against Liverpool this season then?
3.) 10 Aug 2018 08:23:45
Really hope Ings has a good injury free season. Not as much as I hope Sturridge does mind.
4.) 10 Aug 2018 08:44:41
Still not sure I understand. Is someone able to break it down for me? Sorry if I'm missing the point! If the obligation is for Southampton to buy, presumably there's no getting out of it on their part. What is the purpose of the loan?
5.) 10 Aug 2018 09:21:10
I am sure ED02 will correct me, but as I have read it, Saints have an obligation to buy but there will be certain conditions where that obligation falls away i. e. an injury to Ings which means he is out for a certain time period.
But I have guessed that from reading these comments so could all be wrong :)
14 Jun 2018 19:25:43
Just read that Fekir is set to be left out of the the France side for their opening game against Australia on Saturday.
Hopefully strengthens our case to get him for less when we go back in for renegotiations with Lyon. If so, will be nice to see Aulas get his comeuppance since he was so sure that by deferring the deal until after the WC they'd end up making more off Fekir's performances!
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool are not in a position of strength, not in any discussions right now}
1.) 14 Jun 2018 19:45:11
If we want him we pay up and agree with Lyon or move on it's that simple.
2.) 14 Jun 2018 19:52:45
So what you're saying Ed002, is that we are not hopeful in any of our negotiations at the moment? Have we let Fekir go, or am I reading to much into this.
Thanks for the brilliant work you guys put into this site. Im addicted.
{Ed002's Note - I have explained the issue with Fekir.}
3.) 14 Jun 2018 20:18:11
Maybe he's injured.
4.) 14 Jun 2018 20:19:47
Personally do you think the deal will be resurrected Ed?
{Ed002's Note - See numerous previous answers.}
5.) 14 Jun 2018 21:35:08
If we want fekir we have to pay if we want alisson we have to wait and see what happens with the interest of madrid because he wants to go there. We are not in position of strength as Ed said.
6.) 14 Jun 2018 22:47:37
He is a Lyon player under contract. They want a fee for him. If we think it's too high then we move on. it football.
For the right player we will pay over the top. (firmino for example, at the time it seemed we had paid to much)
But at the end of the day Lyon hold the cards not us, and history shows that they will only pay to suit them. imo I wish we negotiated half as well as they do.
11 Jan 2018 08:47:19
Morning Eds and a happy New Year to you all.
Do you know if there is any truth in the rumours doing the rounds that Monaco are now willing to listen to offers of around £60mil for Lemar? Seems a massive jump considering he was being valued in excess of £90mil only last week!
I completely understand the club's stance on refusing to be held to ransom with the Coutinho funds but given Arsenal's interest in Malcolm, do you think that could pave the way for us to make a move for Lemar? At £60mil and cheaper than Van Dijk do you think the powers that be would be tempted to get him in this window or wait until summer? This is newspaper talk after all so I apologise if it's way off the mark.
Finally, do you think the increasing odds of getting Keita in early would dampen any interest we have in Lemar?
Thanks for everything! Big fan of the site.
{Ed001's Note - papers have no idea what they are talking about. They don't need the money but are going to suddenly accept less. Oh yes I can see how that makes sense to everyone concerned, except for Monaco.}
1.) 11 Jan 2018 09:19:25
Monaco to offer him for less than what others seem willing to pay? Seems an innovative approach to doing transfers.
2.) 11 Jan 2018 10:21:07
Actually Ed, Liverpool sold Coutinho for less than Barcelona were willing to pay. (I can't even type it with a straight face) :)
{Ed001's Note - is your face ever straight though mate?}
01 Sep 2017 08:57:09
Morning all!
Interested to hear people's thoughts on the deadline day as a whole. Is anyone surprised that we didn't get VVD? Does Salah's price seem like a steal given the way prices as a whole rose over the course of the window? Finally, what do people make of Oxlade-Chamberlain?
Eds - according to Guillem Balague of Sky Sports, we were never interested in Thomas Lemar. Surely if that were the case it wouldn't have been so widely reported that we'd put two bids in for him? Apparently after the France game when asked about his future he replied, "We'll see what happens. For the moment I am a Monaco player and everything is going very well. " With that in mind, and given how he played last night, do you think we will retain interest and go again for him in January? Finally, do you think VVD is over and done with or could we see his name crop up again in the not-too-distant future?
{Ed001's Note - Balague says a lot of stuff, then ten minutes later says the opposite on a regular basis, just like Sly Sports do. I was keeping a tab on it yesterday and there were at least 3 occasions yesterday, before I got too busy to keep an eye on things any more, where Sly Sports reported something from 'Sky Sources' then ten minutes later were reporting it was nonsense 'despite what the papers are saying'. In actuality the papers were reporting that Sly had said it anyway! The whole thing is a con and just better off ignoring the bull and switching the TV off.
I still expect us to look to replace Couts in January or next summer, whether Lemar will still be the choice I am not so sure about as the asking price is so high.
Impossible to say with VVD, the ball is all in Southampton's court. They look to be sticking to their guns and refusing to sell to us, so I would think it more likely we will move on and look elsewhere.}
1.) 01 Sep 2017 09:44:49
Replacing Coutinho is going to cost a lot money regardless. FSG and KLopp cannot penny pinch when trying to replace an important member of the squad. If not Lemar, then someone like Pulisic would be a great addition. But again the price will be closer to what Monaco wanted for Lemar. If Lemar's the guy Klopp wants, then we should pay up in Jan or next summer coz Coutinho will be gone next summer for sure.
{Ed001's Note - Pulisic is not interested in a move right now anyway, so the price is irrelevant. If he does decide he would like to leave, there are no shortage of clubs that would jump in.}
2.) 01 Sep 2017 09:52:09
Overall I think it's been a good window as long as there isn't a nasty surprise layer today. Not signing VVD has been disappointing but other than I don't have any complaints. We're stronger than we were last year. Even though I knew Sakho wasn't coming back I was still sad to see him go.
3.) 01 Sep 2017 10:06:39
Hi Ed. I know 92 million is a steep price, but I think it was worth paying if that fee was going to be completely funded by Coutinho's sale. What do you think?
{Ed001's Note - it doesn't really work like that, Barca would not have paid completely up front for starters. If he is seen as worth it by the club, then yes it is worth paying it, otherwise no, regardless of the sale or otherwise of Couts.}
4.) 01 Sep 2017 10:43:36
Thanks for your comments Ed. I always wanted Cou to stay at least one more season so we will have ample time to fully scout who we what to replace him. The money is irrelevant provided we think said replacement is worth it.
29 Jun 2016 20:52:43
Ed's - who else can we realistically expect to see brought in by the end of the window? I appreciate it'll be quite difficult to say for certain but is there anyone likely to get the fans excited? It's frustrating as a fan at the minute to see the all the big names being attracted to our rivals. As excited as I am for
Mane, I wouldn't exactly call him a household name.
{Ed002's Note - RTFP.}
1.) 29 Jun 2016 21:32:58
When was the last time we bought a player you were generally 'excited' about and was a big name? For me, the ones I end up liking the most are the ones I had barely heard of previously- players like Kuyt, Benayoun, Agger, etc.
2.) 29 Jun 2016 22:05:42
Torres mate, that was the last one for me, remember believing we would win the league when he signed.
3.) 29 Jun 2016 22:22:31
Andy Carroll for me!
4.) 29 Jun 2016 22:37:45
The least known usually end up the best.
5.) 30 Jun 2016 05:12:10
Hard to look past Konchesky. I was so excited i peed a little.
6.) 30 Jun 2016 05:47:15
Agreed Burkeyboy. If we had kept Konchesky for another season, league title number 19 would have been in the bag in 2011. KK should have been sacked just for trying to replace Konchesky. At least that is what his mother thought.
7.) 30 Jun 2016 06:11:57
Christian Poulsen for me, I was prescribed a months worth of sleeping tablets just to get me off to sleep at night. I couldn't believe we actually managed to pull this signing off
8.) 30 Jun 2016 06:31:43
Stewart Downing, thinking the supply he can give for andy carroll.
9.) 30 Jun 2016 08:29:29
Bit of a curve ball there Ed and how do you think they'll work under a high energy system like klopps?
11 Jun 2018 23:34:50
It dropped in a similar manner around the time of the Lacazette transfer saga and that still went ahead even after Aulas publicly denied it. Maybe I'm just getting my hopes up as I'm desperate to see Fekir in a Liverpool shirt!
I know I'm not the only one hoping we go back in for him after the WC. My only concern though is that Aulas initially wanted to push negotiations back until the WC was done on the off chance Fekir had a good tournament in which case they could demand more for him. If that does happen I wonder whether LFC will pay an increased price considering the whole debacle at the moment. Would they be seen to pay more for a player they initially called a halt to due to his injury history or would they want to save face and cut their nose off to spite their face?
10 Aug 2018 08:44:41
Still not sure I understand. Is someone able to break it down for me? Sorry if I'm missing the point! If the obligation is for Southampton to buy, presumably there's no getting out of it on their part. What is the purpose of the loan?


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A mix of wine judges from China and abroad will gather this week to taste 49 wines made in region of Ningxia. The judges will include UK wine writer Jancis Robinson, author of the Oxford Companion of Wine and co-author of the World Atlas of Wine, and professor Ma Huiqin, who works at China Agricultural University and will moderate the discussion.
The tasting will be held in Yinchuan, capital city of Ningxia, as part of the first annual Helan Mountain wine festival. The eastern side of the Helan Mountain range is home to Ningxia's wineries, which have a growing reputation for quality and have been doing well in international competitions. Here is a full list of the judges, in alphabetical order.
A fifth-generation winemaker, Mihalis Boutaris graduated from University of California at Davis with a Master of Science in Horticulture, in Viticulture and Enology, and from Harvard University with an undergraduate degree in Philosophy. Boutaris has made wine at his family's vineyard, Kir-Yianni Estates, and at other vineyards in Greece, Chile and France
Since 2008, Boutaris has taken up the challenge of working with the best grapes in China. Now based in Shanghai, he has established a wine estate in Tianshui near the Maijishan Mountains in Gansu Province in order to produce a fine Chinese wine. Last April, he launched "Mihalis Boutaris Selections", an agency of imported wines from around the world.
Gerard Colin has become a key player in the wine scene of China's since his first visit in 1997. In 2001, he became the first winemaker at renown Grace Vineyards in Shanxi province and is now general manager at the Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)-CITIC project in Shandong province. He has been involved in numerous other projects in China, from Fujian in the south to Hebei in the north.
Colin studied at Bordeaux University and his degrees include a Master of Oenology and a National Diploma of Oenology. He has managed Chateau Teyssier and was director of Chateau Clarke, both in Bordeaux, has created his own consulting firms, and has handled beverages from wine and beer to Cognac and rum.
After a decade as restaurant manager and "wine guy" at M on the Bund in Shanghai, Marcus Ford became general manager of Pudao Wines China in 2009, specializing in direct and retail sales. Pudao Wines has stores in Shanghai and Beijing, with more planned.
Prior to moving to China, Ford worked for five years at the restaurants of Harvey Nichols London, and dates his wine experience to carrying boxes at retailer Oddbins during his university days. In China, he has served as a judge at many contests and organized several large tastings of Chinese wines.
As chief operations officer for Beijing 90 Points International Wines, John Gai is in charge of selecting, importing and distributing wines. He graduated with a degree in Food Science and Restaurant Management from Beijing Haidian City University in 1991, then moved to Estonia where he opened a Chinese restaurant and, in turn, learned about Western food and wine.
On returning to China, Gai was restaurant manager and sommelier at the then newly opened Courtyard Restaurant. He later joined Italian wine operation Casa Vinicola Zonin as China country manager, then established his own wine distribution company and series of outlets called Palette. He is a member of gastronomic society Chaine des Rotisseurs.
Huiqin Ma is a professor in the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology at China Agricultural University (CAU) in Beijing. She did her doctorate at CAU and has also studied in the Institute for Wine Biotechnology at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and the College of Agriculture at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
Ma, who focuses on wine marketing and molecular biology, has taught a wine appreciation course at CAU for over a decade. She has worked with academics on every continent, participated in organizations such as the Chinese Society for Viticulture, helped coordinate the entry of the Ningxia region into the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) and is a wine columnist and a regular as a wine judge.
Hans Qu is a tutor at wine education company Easescent. Qu previously was sommelier at the InterContinental Hotel in Shenzhen, where he handled wine for the hotel's eight bars and restaurants. He won the first China National Sommelier Competition, held in Shanghai in 2009, and traveled to Osaka to represent China at the Asia-Oceanic competition held by the International Association of Sommeliers (ASI).
Qu was one of the first people in China to pass the teacher program of the International Sommelier Guild. He has been a judge at numerous contests, including for wines from Argentina, Austria and France.
Jancis Robinson ranks among the world's best-known wine personalities. She writes often for her site JancisRobinson.com, where the Chinese section is being revamped, and is involved in two key reference books as editor of The Oxford Companion to Wine and co-author of The World Atlas of Wine, which was translated into Chinese. Her newest project, Wine Grapes, covers 1,368 varieties in 1,200 pages and will be out in the fall.
Robinson became a Master of Wine in 1984, is a weekly columnist for The Financial Times, serves as a wine judge around the world and is an adviser on the wine cellar of the Queen of England. She has visited China several times, including wineries in Shanxi, Hebei and Xinjiang.
Jim Sun is chief editor of China Wine Online, a key source of industry news in the country. Sun has a Master of Science in Wine Management from the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) and has done study tours in Europe, North America and Australia.
Sun has also been active as a reporter, translator, author and wine contest organizer. He founded the annual Columbin Cup: International Wine Awards, held in Yantai, Shandong, and now in its sixth year. He has also written publications such as 30 Years of China's Wine Industry and The China Wine Yearbook.
Elizabeth "Liz" Thach is a management and wine business professor in the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University in California, United States, where she teaches in the undergraduate and Wine MBA programs. Thach has 15 years of executive and management experience at Fortune 500 companies and has done consulting and research projects for more than 30 different wineries.
Thach has visited most of the world's major wine regions and published more than 90 articles and five wine textbooks, including Wine: A Global Business and Wine Marketing & Sales. She became a Master of Wine in May of 2011. She previously presented academic papers in Beijing in 2007 and Turpan in 2009.
Critic, writer and consultant Jin Yang studied wine for five years in France and is a graduate of the Faculty of Oenology at ENITA de Bordeaux and of the Institute of Natural and Agricultural Sciences of Bordeaux. In 2004, he returned to China and worked as general manager of a French wine trading group for three years, then turned his attention to wine culture.
Yang has lectured at the Beijing branch of French wine school CAFA, done training for SOPEXA, and worked with retailers such as Carrefour and Metro. He has written widely for the media, including for the Chinese editions of Robb Report, Esquire, and Food & Wine, and been a wine judge at numerous competitions.
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Apreciada Teresa y equipo,
Os escribo para indicaros que estamos muy contentos con el desarrollo de la reunión ESPACIO ESPEN. Los asistentes han quedado contentos y agradecidos, y ellos son nuestro objetivo.
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I am writing to let you know that we are very happy with the development of the ESPACIO ESPEN meeting. Attendees have been pleased and grateful, and they are our goal.
The icing on the cake was the dinner !! A fantastic proposal on your part, which linked perfectly with the subject and the attendees.


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As the legal industry continues to evolve, so too has legal education. Thus, prospective law students should pay careful attention to the changing markets for legal services, how technology may be disrupting their fields of interest, and how schools on their list are responding to such change.
In a recent Forbes Online article, Mark Cohen describes the changing landscape of legal services as the role of legal technology increases. He references a Thomson Reuters analysis, issued earlier this year, that showed a 484 percent increase in new legal services technology patents filed globally over the past five years, with the majority filed in U.S. and China (38 percent and 34 percent respectively). The analysis reports that these numbers "reflect the rise of alternative legal services—such as virtual law firms—and the rapid expansion of the online legal industry. This trend is in large part being driven by businesses and individuals looking beyond traditional channels for legal advice." And it supports findings presented in Deloitte's Future Trends for Legal Services report, published in 2016, which reported data from a survey of in-house legal services purchasers. Over half of respondents predicted technology would replace the tasks of in-house lawyers in just five years. Additionally, respondents reported a need for legal partners that go "beyond legal," or what a major law firm typically delivers, and incorporate expertise on industry topics, cyber and data security, and proactive knowledge sharing.
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US intelligence targets advanced security management of virtual systems
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Looking to lock down government cloud-based resources in particular, researchers from the Intelligence Advance Research Projects Activity this week announced a program that will develop better technology to manage and secure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments.
U.S. government proposes the permanent job interview
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It's often said that landing a job is more about being good at interviews than any necessary aptitude for the role....The project is entitled Multimodal Objective Sensing to Assess Individuals with Context (MOSAIC), and the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is soliciting contributions for a 42-month series of trials beginning in May of 2017.
What IARPA Knows About Your Canceled Dinner Reservation
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The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity is running several simultaneous research expeditions into how crowdsourced data could be used to predict specific events, including disease outbreaks or riots.
The power of prediction markets
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It was a great way to mix science with gambling, says Anna Dreber. The year was 2012, and an international group of psychologists had just launched the 'Reproducibility Project' — an effort to repeat dozens of psychology experiments to see which held up1....Eventually known as SciCast, the project included a website where participants could wager on questions such as, "Will there be a lab-confirmed case of the coronavirus Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS or MERS-COV) identified in the United States by 1 June 2014?".
IARPA seeks to predict the unpredictable
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When closed, the GO-GO is a modern rocking chair. The base is birch wood with black rubber trim. The design of the GO-GO incorporates the use of an actual auto seat. Whenever you want to convert the rocker for either gaming or working, simply tilt back the auto seat and reach into the hidden compartment within the base of the chair. Then pull out and extend the hidden foot rest and arms. The GO-GO as a workstation is great for those times when an additional working surface is needed to do work, catch up on e-mail or simply surf the net. The GO-GO as a cockpit provides one of the best simulated driving experiences anywhere. Its sturdy construction provides the look and feel that you are in the seat of a real race car.
How will OMGIGHO use Kickstarter funds?
In brief, OMGIGHO will use Kickstarter funds to improve the fit and finish of the delivered GO-GO product.
The design for the GO-GO was originally conceived to be the world's first convertible gaming chair. Soon after our first GO-GO prototype was finished, we realized that it had even greater potential as a space saving laptop workstation. With your funding, we will be able to continue to refine the design of the laptop workstation ergonomics. We will keep our Kickstarter community updated on our improvements throughout our campaign.
The current GO-GO is unpainted birch wood. While the unfinished version allows one the creative freedom to finish it any way they desire, we realize that many backers would prefer finish options. With your funding, we will have the ability to offer the GO-GO in a variety of colors and finishes. We will provide ongoing updates to our Kickstarter community regarding new finishing options throughout our campaign.
How will you use the GO-GO?
Are you a gamer? Would you like more portable workspace? Or do you just want a uniquely styled and exceptionally comfortable rocking chair? How you use the GO-GO is up to you.
As a rocker, the use of an actual auto seat makes the GO-GO rocking chair fully adjustable. It's unlike any other rocking chair ever created.
For gamers, we've specifically designed the GO-GO to work with the most robust controllers used for driving simulation on the market.
For workers, we've designed the GO-GO's laptop tray to accomodate laptops up to 17 inches.
· One Heck of a Race Car Driving Simulator – Whether you're into Gran Turismo or Need for Speed, NASCAR or Formula 1, we feel the GO-GO is the ideal setting for the simulated driving experience.
· Comfy Workstation – The GO-GO allows a quick way to set up a portable and fully adjustable workstation in your dorm, office, den or media room.
· Ultimate Commute – Do you have the option to work from home? With a fully adjustable auto seat affixed to the GO-GO, you'll work in complete comfort. Plus, it will be the only auto seat you'll need to get in and out of during the course of the work day.
· Eclectic Show Piece – The GO-GO looks smart and sleek in either rocking chair or game/workstation mode.
· Driver's Ed. – Teaching others to drive? The fully equipped GO-GO works with all PC-based educational driving simulation software used at today's driver education schools.
Below is a one-minute time-lapse video of the complete CNC machining process required to make just one convertible OMGIGHO GO-GO chair.
GO-GO features
· Portable Storage -The GO-GO can be rolled almost anywhere you want.
· Total Seat Adjustment Functionality - As with most automotive seats found in motor vehicles, the seat installed to the GO-GO's base has a full range of adjustment (i.e. backwards, forwards and reclinable).
· Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose - Do you have an old car that you can't keep but would like to keep a piece of? If your auto seat is 23" wide or less, with a little DIY, you can install it on the GO-GO so that your memento may be given new life. As long as the base width of your seat is 23" or less (most seat models are 20" - 22" wide), it will fit perfectly on the GO-GO base. Of course, some DIY rigging may be required for any repurposed seat, but if your like us, thats just part of the fun!
· Seat Alternatives - Let's face it: Not all of us have a spare car seat lying around or care to acquire one on our own. If you don't have a specific car seat ready to install on the GO-GO's base, we have reward tiers that include our custom rail system installed with standard black racing seat.
GO-GO specifications
· Colors - The GO-GOrocking chairbase is natural birch wood with black rubber moldings and trim. You have the freedom to finish the wood to your desire. Our auto seat is black and made of cloth w/ microsuede insert. With your support, we can expand the selection of available seats to accomodate a variety of styles and colors.
· Recommended Driving Controller - Logitech G27 or G25. Other controllers are also supported.
· Styles - Chair can be configured as either a driving simulator or workstation
· Weight - GO-GO chair base is 55 lbs
· Size - L 39" x W 26" x H 45" closed rocker, L 68" x W 26" x H 45" open
One of a kind Art GO-GO's offered just for Kickstarter!
About OMGIGHO - Meet our founders and GO-GO Project Team
Thank you!
After many prototype iterations and a lot of hard work, we are just about ready to share the GO-GO with the world. Your support is essential to help us launch and keep the GO-GO on the "go go", and will help empower us to continue to innovate and improve our product, production and design.
Funding period
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When we walked into the lobby, we weren't quite sure what to make of The Fitness Loft because they share a space with with one of our favorite healthy snack spots, Alchemy. We went up to the front desk and checked in to our class (Body Pump, more on that in a bit). We were told to head upstairs, and that the classroom was on the third floor. When we reached the top of the stairs, the space opened up and we got our first taste of why The Fitness Loft is such a well-regarded space in its neighborhood.
The main floor of The Fitness Loft is where most of the equipment can be found. Everything from traditional free weights, machines and treadmills were there, along with some unique pieces like heavy ropes that allow even the experienced gym-goer to tailor whatever kind of workout they are looking for to their specific needs.
What really surprised us about the space is that, for a not-too-early Saturday morning, the space wasn't too crowded and you could use any piece of equipment without having to worry about running into somebody trying to pick up a weight. With there being 25,000 square feet of usable space in The Fitness Loft, it's plenty easy to find a spot, no matter what time of day, and use it for whatever you need.
We moved past the main floor and headed upstairs, where there are two large spaces for classrooms along with a loft area with some treadmills that allowed you to look over most of the main floor. We went in to our designated room and got ready for Body Pump.
This was our first time doing Body Pump, and rest assured, the class was every bit as hard as any Crossfit or strength building class we've taken. Everyone found some space and got a combination of light free weights, workout bar, and step bench. As we worked through the sixty minute class, we focused on every part of the body. None of the exercises alone were very hard, but strung together, we were drenched with sweat and felt completely justified getting a healthy smoothie from Alchemy when we left.
The Fitness Loft, in addition to their expansive huge and super clean gym full of treadmills and other equipment, has a ton of classes other than Body Pump, ranging from Zumba to Yoga. The Fitness Loft is located at the corner of Parsons Ave. and Livingston Ave. For more information on classes or becoming a member, visit The Fitness Loft website.
With class names like "High + Tight," "Core and Restore," "Clocked," and "Asphalt Kick'n," your mind will be racing before your heart rate at System of Strength. The Columbus based studio has two locations, one in Dublin and one in Grandview. Unlike most studios you'll find around Columbus, there are huge differences between each class, which contributes to keeping the body connected in three core principles of fitness, including strength, cardio, and stretch. SOS aims to provide an entire system of workouts that gives you all the core components that you need.
We attended a class in the Dublin location called "Control," which was taught by Darrion. The space is a big open box, with mirrors on one end and free weights on the opposite wall. In the back of the class, two huge garage doors were opened. Those who got their before us were gathering free weights and finding a spot for their yoga mat. Sweat from the class before (Clocked) could be seen on the floor, signifying that even though the class was called "Control," we were in for an intense workout.
Everything happened on the mats. While each class might focus on a different area of the body, this one was mostly shoulders and core. There were clusters of exercises that all had three individual workouts. For example, the first cluster featured shoulder flys, weighted squats, and weighted squat-jumps. You would perform each exercise for about 90 seconds. Then, you'd do them again in split sets of 15-10-5. About half way through the class, we were struggling (in a good way), and by the end, felt like we had earned whatever the rest of the weekend had to offer.
SOS is great for those who need direction in their workouts, and if the other trainers are anything like Darrion, you'll get someone who is passionate about both fitness and getting the most out of his classes. The trainers are both encouraging but also make you really push yourself. While our workout focused mostly on the shoulders, we felt that good body burn for the rest of the day. While each class is different, SOS seems like a great fit for anyone looking to burn fat, tone up, and build strength. It's also great for people of all skill and fitness levels.
Upcoming Races in Columbus
With the Columbus Marathon fast approaching (can you believe it's only two months away?!?), we thought it best to highlight a couple other races going on around town that can either be used for tune up races, or, just to get out around town for a good sweat!
Whether you're a serious runner or just someone who just likes the excitement of race day, these five races offer plenty of fun and all have something unique about them that will have you wanting to come back next year!
Emerald City ¼ and ½ Marathon
When: August 28, 2016
Cost: $70-$90
Outside of the Columbus Marathon and the Cap City (and Sweat Local 5k, of course!), this might be the biggest race around Columbus all year. Last year, over 3,000 runners and walkers participated in this race that starts at Dublin Methodist Hospital, and winds through the scenic streets of Dublin. Between the race itself, the beautiful finishers medal, and the lively post-race party at Amigos Mexican Restaurant (21+), the whole day promises to keep all runners and spectators entertained all day long. For more information, visit
Summer Squatch 10k Trail Run
When: September 15, 2016
Cost: $45-$50
If you want to get out and do something a little different than your traditional road race, check out the Summer Squatch 10k Trail Run. This event is a part of the Rocks and Roots trail series, which does a great job at making sure the trails are clearly marked and as safe as possible to ensure the safety of the runners. The event is very family friendly, as runners and spectators are encouraged to stay afterward for a "squatch-friendly" film projected on a huge outdoor screen. This event is a great way to experience a different kind of race and to test your endurance in a beautiful setting at Alum Creek State Park. Proceeds benefit theRocks and Roots Trail Runners Association (RRTRA). For more information, visit https://summersquatch10k.com/.
5K for K9s
When: September 17, 2016
Cost: $30
The 5k for K9's is Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center's biggest fundraiser of the year, and all race fees, sponsorships, and pledges help pay for the medical care for sick and injured dogs at the shelter. Last year nearly 300 runners and walkers took part in the inaugural event, and you can expect to see some four-legged friends along the course.
The 5k is held at Alum Creek State Park, and is a great way to take part in a 5k that is less about the results and more about the mission. Adoptable dogs from Franklin County and some other local rescues will be available to all racers and spectators. For more information, visit http://www.friendsoftheshelter.org/5k-for-k9s.
Running Water 5k, 10k, and 10k Challenge
When: October 2, 2016
Cost: $30-$35
This event also has standard 5k and 10k distances, but the exciting race to us is the "10k Challenge." The Challenge is a team event has teams of four each carrying a five gallon PackH2O pack filled with two gallons of water (16 pounds). Proceeds from the race will support PackH2O and every $10 donation will be donated to a family in need in water-stressed areas of the world. The Challenge competitors are urged to call out other "teams" on social media in an attempt to stir up excitement and add an element of gamesmanship to the event.
Both 5k and 10k participants not involved in the Challenge will also have the option to carry a PackH2O willed with one gallon of water. For more information, visit http://www.Packh2o.com. Also, Team Sweat Local will be there so come find us!
The Broke Man's Half Marathon, 7 Miler, and 3.5 Miler
When: October 2, 2016
Cost: $30-$60
We love the message behind the Broke Man, which is that people should be able to run, and enjoy the positivity of the organized race atmosphere, regardless of ability to pay hefty race fees. The event takes place two weeks before the Columbus Marathon, so it's a perfect way to tune up and get in one last long run. It's also a great alternative to those looking to avoid all the craziness that is downtown Columbus during the Columbus Marathon. The half marathon is held at Genoa Park, and also features shorter distances and a kid's run. Last year's edition got great reviews, and this year should be no different. For more information, visit http://www.brokemans.com/central-ohio.
Peak Human Performance has a reputation of being one of the best training facilities in, or around, Columbus. Their focus at Peak is on the athlete, which is a big thing that differentiates them from a lot of other gyms. Their "summer athlete" programs are a big draw for high school and collegiate athletes looking to take their training to the next level. They even have a "jump school," which helps athletes playing "vertical sports" like volleyball and basketball improve their ability to explode off the ground through strength and targeted skill training.
But, even if you don't consider yourself an "athlete" or if you aren't training for something specific, Peak still has so much to offer for you.
The space, located just outside of Dublin in Plain City, is a perfect parallel for the type of training you can expect, either from a private one-on-one session or group class. Despite their focus on the athlete, their group classes are great for anyone, regardless of athletic ability, and the environment is as much positive as it is encouraging. When we attended, people we just met were cheering us on as we pushed weights around and tested our endurance with treadmill work and squat exercises.
What the space might lack in size, it makes up for by hanging equipment from the ceiling of the industrial space. Peak has the ability to raise and lower heavy ropes for climbing or punching bags for some boxing drills. When not in use, the equipment is lifted away from the floor that can then be used for sprints, sled pushes, or any number of creative workouts the trainers might come up with.
The trainers are the real draw at Peak. There are classes that you won't find anywhere else ("Primal" for instance) that will challenge you mentally and give you a full body workout. Peak's aim is to produce results and do a great job at getting the most out of everyone in their group classes and individual training sessions. Before you start with a class, you get a free consultation from one of the trainers who will discuss what you want out of your workouts, and help tailor the perfect balance of training to help you achieve your goals.
When you see Orangetheory Dublin from the outside, you don't really get a sense for what it is, exactly. You walk in, and across the huddle of men and women gathered in the back of the lobby, you see some rowers and treadmills, and an illuminated checkerboard of color and numbers (the key component that sets OTF apart from any other workout in the city). We decided to check out the new Orange craze that was taking over our city!
Before going in for the workout, you're fitted with a heart rate monitor (mine was one you strapped to your chest, but they use wrist strap monitors now) that tracks your heart rate throughout the class. The trainer, Stephanie, was great about welcoming everyone as they made their way to one of three stations: rowers, treadmills, or the "floor," which is a combination of TRX, body weight work, and weights.
As the workout begin, the checkerboard starts flickering with changing colors and numbers. The whole idea behind OTF is based on raising and dropping your heart rate during the workout so that you burn the most fat possible. As your heart rate rises, you go through five "zones" that are represented by a different color. Instead of Stephanie telling us to work harder, she would tell us to "get into the green zone" to recover, or push ourselves into the "orange zone."
My workout began on the floor, while others in the class filled up the treadmills and rowers. We had a series of three or four exercises using free weights and the TRX bands. I felt like I was getting a great workout, but I was having a hard time getting my heart rate to spike into the orange zone. After 20 minutes, the whole class rotated stations and I moved over to the rowers. 500 meter row followed by some bodyweight squats and lunges (easy enough, right?). As soon as I started pulling, my heart rate started dancing from the blue zone, right past the green, and into the orange zone where I stayed for the better part of that 20 minute block. I had run long distance races and didn't think my endurance was going to be an issue during this class, but the rowers were humbling. Still, I survived long enough to make it to the final treadmill block.
Again, a distance runner shouldn't have too much trouble, but the treadmill was just as tough as the rowers. Instead of just setting a speed, Stephanie told us to find a "base pace" that would get our heart rate to about 70-75% of our max heart rate (green zone). I started here, and all of a sudden, I find myself in a mess of incline sprints and brief cool down periods that, again, targeted slowing and speeding up my heart rate. By the end of that 20 minute block, I was soaked in sweat and ready for a shower (or at the very least, a big plate of carbs).
The workout as a whole was both a lot of fun and challenging. While there were more women than men in my class, the workout proved to have elements of strength and cardio. Once we began, I hardly noticed anyone around me because I was focused on where my heart rate was, and how I could push it up to that next zone. I think it is a perfect workout for athletes looking to build endurance or anyone trying to shed a few pounds before the end of summer.
OTF has many other locations around the city, with many opening up this fall! Check out all their locations here.
Sweat Local Columbus began as an idea in February 2016 to bring together all of the yogis, gym rats, athletes, runners, and fitness-focused people of Columbus together with the local studios and businesses that support their active and healthy lifestyles. This past Saturday, we were overwhelmed by the showing of support from all the vendors (30 of them) and participants (300 of them!) who helped make the Sweat Local Columbus 5k and Expo a huge success in just its first year. To all the runners, volunteers, Powell police officers, vendors, sponsors, and everyone who made their way through the expo on Saturday, please know that we truly appreciate your support and owe you a huge THANK YOU!
But Saturday was just the beginning…
Sweat Local Columbus is more than just one event. Sweat Local Columbus is a movement that will build a community through social fitness activities, charitable events, and collaborations with some of the best businesses in the city.
We believe that nothing should stand in the way of your health. Everyone has their own unique goals and ambitions, and we believe that we can help achieve those goals through encouragement from other people just like you. Columbus has some of the best trainers, studios, shops, and coaches in the country. Our mission is to introduce them to the community through creative monthly events that will showcase what makes them so special.
Imagine meeting up for a trail run one cool fall morning and your favorite coffee shop would be waiting for you with a cup of coffee and a muffin by your car. Imagine prepping for the Columbus ½ Marathon by doing some speed work on a track, and Bend Active would be there with their newest line of leggings to have you looking your best for the big race. Imagine getting a killer HIIT workout in, not at a studio, but in a brewery where you can enjoy a craft beer afterwards. On this website and blog, you'll also find interviews, reviews, and stories from the businesses who are keeping Columbus healthy and fit.
We hope you are as excited about Sweat Local Columbus as we are, and we hope that you'll help to continue the momentum we built this past weekend! We were truly inspired by the entire day, and are so excited about what the future has in store for Sweat Local Columbus! Look for our first Sweat Local Columbus meet-up in September!
Keep sharing how you are sweating around town by using #sweatlocalcbus. We love seeing your photos!
If you want to join our email list to stay up to date--sign up here.
Ryan and Kelly of Sweat Local Columbus
January 2019


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A Beautiful Innocence
You might have seen this picture. But then again, maybe you haven't. It was snapped by a guy on his cell phone Sunday afternoon in Atlanta and sent out via twitter with the caption: "#NoExcuse I DONT GIVE A FUCK HOW SLEEPY YOU ARE…" In less than 24 hours, it has been retweeted countless times and the picture has been viewed by almost 15,000 people. Several blogs have picked it up, claiming these two guys to be "homo thugs" and pointing out the high rate of HIV infections in African Americans. I am not doing that. I only mention it to emphasize the silliness of their statements.
First, if these guys are thugs, so am I. I dress like that. Maybe not the necklaces, but other than that, I have worn these exact outfits. The problem is that if they were not sitting in this position, there's a good chance the guy taking the photo would never have had any suppositions about their sexuality. At which point, they wouldn't have been called thugs. When you bottom line the situation, they are being called homo thugs because they don't look obviously gay or effeminate in the picture. Which means they are just like you and me. Well, just like straight people. Which means they could easily go around infecting innocent girls with HIV. Because that sounds like fun. What kind of idiot thinks like that? No, seriously? Not all men who sleep with men sleep with women. These guys are in public. Clearly they are not trying to hide anything from anyone.
I applaud you for feeling comfortable enough in your own skin to sit there like that. I wish more people would be like you, so there wouldn't need to be twitpics and blogs and shit talking about your sexuality. I can only imagine how you feel about this situation, how your families feel… I applaud you. To the two guys: If you want to talk about it, let me know. I will gladly share your opinions with my readers.
Ladies and gentlemen, please recognize A Beautiful Innocence:
August 16, 2010 8:59 PM
Beautifully said! Every gay couple should be free to display their affection as freely and openly as these two. It's a sorry shame that we still have to contend with so much blind, ignorant hatred. I, too, applaud the couple for their unashamed, courageous act of innocence and love.
August 19, 2010 8:54 AM
Bravo to strength and tenacity, youth and audacity, eracism and veracity! We have to stop talking about stereotypes like OTHER PEOPLE MAKE THEM UP! We do! They aren't homothugs because they dress this way and therefore are doing something in private that they don't show in public. These are 2 young brothers, born of struggle and into the hiphop generation for whom this is simply Saturday or Tuesday evening or everyday. The ugly truth for ALL OF US is that we don't pay attention and celebrate until stereotypes are blown out of the water. Well, thank you young brothers for doing just that and thank you to the idiot whose intention it was to cause scandal and he's sparked a revolution: GOD PROMISED TO MAKE YOUR ENEMIES YOUR FOOTSTOOL!
December 3, 2010 2:16 AM
actually, i watched this movie twice because i sort of laughed a lot on the ugly truth movie ~–


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