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Mol Med. 2006 Sep-Oct; 12(9-10): 259–263.
CYP2D6 Polymorphisms in Patients with Porphyrias
Jimena V. Lavandera,1 Victoria E. Parera,1,2 Alcira Batlle,1 and Ana María Buzaleh1,2
This article has been cited by other articles in PMC.
The cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzymes, a superfamily of heme proteins which are the terminal oxidases of the mixed function oxidases system, metabolize more than 70% of all clinically approved drugs. The highly polymorphic CYP2D6 isoform metabolizes more than 25% of most common drugs, and the phenotypes of the 70-plus allelic variants range from compromised to excessive enzymatic activity. Porphyrias are a group of inherited or acquired metabolic disorders of heme biosynthesis, due to a specific decrease in the activity of one of the enzymes of the heme pathway. Clinical signs and symptoms of porphyrias are frequently associated with exposure to precipitating agents, including clinically approved drugs. CYP enzymes, including CYP2D6, participate in the metabolism of some porphyrinogenic drugs, leading to the deregulation of heme biosynthesis. Considering that some of the drugs not recommended for use in porphyric patients are metabolized by CYP2D6, the presence of CYP2D6 polymorphisms in porphyric patients would influence the triggering of the disease when these individuals receive a precipitating agent that is metabolized by CYP2D6. To investigate CYP2D6 polymorphisms in porphyric patients, healthy Argentinean volunteers, porphyric patients, and a group of individuals with high levels of iron were studied. Results indicated that the CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4 alleles, in particular, would be linked to the onset of disease. Predictive genotyping for CYP2D6 in porphyric patients holds promise as a method to improve the clinical efficacy of drug therapy and to personalize drug administration for these patients.
The cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzymes are a superfamily of heme proteins which are the terminal oxidases of the mixed-function oxidase system (1). The 1 to 3 families of CYP are responsible for 70% to 80% of all phase I–dependent metabolism of clinically used drugs (2). CYP2D6 isoform metabolizes more than 25% of most common drugs, including antiarrhythmics, antidepressants, beta blockers, neuroleptics, and opioids (3). CYP2D6 gene is extremely polymorphic, and more than 70 allelic variants have been described (4,5); as a result, metabolism and excretion rates of drugs vary between individuals, from extremely slow to ultra-fast. Different phenotypes can be distinguished: poor metabolizers (PM) lack the functional enzyme; intermediate metabolizers (IM) carry 2 different alleles, leading to partial activity; efficient metabolizers (EM) have 2 normal alleles; efficient intermediate metabolizers (EIM) are heterozygous for 1 deficient allele; and ultra-rapid metabolizers (UM) have multiple gene copies (6). The clinical consequences of genetic polymorphisms in drug metabolism depend on whether the activity of the drug lies with the substrate or its metabolite, as well as the extent to which the affected pathway contributes to the overall elimination of the drug (1). For example, the mutant CYP2D6*3 (CYP2D6A) allele with the A2637 deletion in exon 5 and the mutant CYP2D6*4 (CYP2D6B) allele with a G1934A splice site defect are among the most common mutations. These mutations result in decreased or lack of CYP2D6 isoenzyme activity, leading to PM phenotype (7–9). PM individuals have an increased risk for adverse side effects or therapeutic failure following drug treatment.
Porphyrias are a group of inherited or acquired metabolic disorders of heme biosynthesis in which specific patterns of overproduction of heme precursors are associated with characteristic clinical features. Each type of porphyria is the result of a specific decrease in the activity of one of the enzymes of the heme pathway (10–12). Porphyrias are classified as acute, cutaneous, or mixed according to clinical features. Acute attacks characteristic of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) and variegate porphyria (VP), both hereditary, are often triggered by exposure to exogenous precipitating factors (13) including a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs. There are two main forms of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT): type I (sporadic or acquired) and type II (familial or hereditary) in which the enzyme activity of uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (URO-D) is reduced to approximately 50% of normal in all tissues. In type I PCT, subnormal URO-D activity is restricted to the liver. There is also a form of familial PCT called type III, in which a family history of PCT is observed, but subnormal URO-D activity is restricted to the liver. No mutations have been found in the URO-D gene in types I and III. PCT triggering is frequently associated with exposure to precipitating agents, such as polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohol abuse, estrogen ingestion, iron overload, and infections (14).
CYP enzymes participate in the metabolism of some porphyrinogenic drugs, leading to the deregulation of heme biosynthesis, which would influence the pathogenesis of porphyrias. Considering that some of the drugs not recommended for use in porphyric patients are metabolized by CYP2D6, inheritance of polymorphic CYP2D6 metabolizing genes would be an important determinant of individual variation in acute symptoms. Moreover, the presence of CYP2D6 polymorphisms in porphyric patients with genetic or biochemical alterations in any of the enzymes of the heme pathway would influence the triggering of the disease when these individuals received a precipitating agent that was metabolized by CYP2D6. The aim of this work was to investigate CYP2D6 polymorphisms in porphyric patients. To this end, CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4 alleles were studied in healthy volunteers, porphyric patients, and a group of individuals with high levels of iron.
All primers used for PCR analysis were synthesized by Fagos Laboratory (Buenos Aires, Argentina). All other chemicals and reagents were of molecular grade from Merck, Sigma, Promega, Ambion, Bio Labs and Amersham; Taq DNA polymerase was from Invitrogen. Digestion enzymes were from Bio Labs.
A total of 120 subjects—51 healthy volunteers, 50 porphyric patients, and 19 individuals with high iron levels—were included in the study, all of Caucasian origin. The porphyric patient group (Table 1), previously studied in the Centro de Investigaciones sobre Porfirinas y Porfirias, consisted of 20 individuals diagnosed with AIP, 15 with PCT, and 15 with VP. All patients were diagnosed biochemically and genetically except 3 PCT individuals who were diagnosed only biochemically. All the individuals with high iron levels were normal for mutations in HFE gene responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis type I. All subjects gave their informed consent to participate in this study.
Data of patients with porphyria.
Genomic DNA was extracted from EDTA-collected whole blood samples using the GFX Genomic Blood DNA Purification Kit (Amersham). Target DNA (0.5–1 μg) was amplified by PCR as described by Daly et al. (15) with slight modifications. CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4 alleles were detected by amplification of the region of interest using primers G1 (bp 1827–1846; 5′-TGCCGCCTTCGCCAA CCACT-3′) and B1 (bp 2638–2657; 5′-GGCTGGGTCCCAGGTCATAC-3′). The reaction was carried out in a total volume of 50 μl containing 14 mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.3, 2 mM MgCl2, 5% dimethyl sulfoxide with 0.2 mM dTNPs, 0.52 μM primers, and 2.5 units Taq DNA polymerase. For amplification, 30 cycles were carried out of 1 min at 95 °C, 1 min at 62 °C, and 3 min at 70 °C in a PTC 100 Research Mini Cycle thermocycler. The product (25 μL) was digested with 12.5 units of BsaAI and 15 units of BstNI restriction enzymes, at 50 °C for 3 h. To control the digestion by BsaAI, GADPH gene, amplified by separate PCR reaction, was added to the CYP2D6 digestion. The GAPDH PCR was carried out using the primers R4 (5′-AGAAACAGGAGGTCCCTACT-3′) and R5 (5′-GTCGGGTCAACGCTA GGCTG-3′) and similar conditions to those for CYP2D6 amplification. The digest was analyzed on a 8% polyacrylamide gel using 1% TBE as the buffer, and the gel was stained with ethidium bromide.
Statistical analysis
Data were analyzed using χ2 test. P < 0.05 was considered significant.
Figure 1 shows representative band patterns found for wild-type and CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4 mutant variants of CYP2D6 gene in all the subjects analyzed. Between 3 and 6 bands for mutant and wild-type variants were observed. One of these bands was distinctive for CYP2D6*3 (160 bp) and the other was distinctive for CYP2D6*4 (388 bp). wt/wt pattern showed 4 bands (280, 168, 139, and 109 bp). In the case of wt/*3 or wt/*4, bands of 160 bp and 388 bp appeared, respectively. *3/*3 pattern presented the band of 160 bp but not the corresponding band of 168 bp; in *4/*4 pattern, the band of 388 bp was present while the bands of 109 bp and 280 bp were absent. *3/*4 individuals presented both bands of 160 bp and 388 bp. The bands of 500 bp corresponded to GAPDH gene.
Representative band patterns of CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4 alleles. Band pattern observed for the wild-type (wt/wt ), heterozygous (*3/wt, *4/wt ), compound heterozygous (*3/*4), and homozygous (*3/*3, *4/*4) CYP2D6 alleles. M indicates marker of 100 bp. Lanes ...
Genotype distribution of CYP2D6 alleles among healthy subjects and porphyric patients is shown in Table 2. In the control group, 5.8% (3 of 51) were heterozygous for CYP2D6*3 and 33.3% (17 of 51) for CYP2D6*4 allele; 1 of 51 (1.9%) was homozygous for CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4. In the PCT group, 26.6% (4 of 15) were heterozygous for CYP2D6*4 and 1 of 15 (6.6%) was homozygous for this allele. In the AIP group, 10% (2 of 20) were heterozygous for CYP2D6*4. In the VP group, 26.6% (4 of 15) were heterozygous for CYP2D6*4, and 1 of 15 (6.6%) was double heterozygous (both CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4). In individuals with high levels of iron, 15.7% (3 of 19) were heterozygous for CYP2D6*4; the same percentage were homozygous, significantly different from the control group (P < 0.05). None of the patients with porphyria or high iron was found to be homozygous for CYP2D6*3.
Genotype distribution.
The frequency of CYP2D6 alleles observed is shown in Table 3. In the control group, 4.9% of alleles (5 of 102) were CYP2D6*3 and 18.6% (19 of 102) were CYP2D6*4. The PCT group showed a frequency of 20% (6 of 30) CYP2D6*4. In the AIP group only 5% (2 of 40) were CYP2D6*4 (P < 0.05); in the VP group, the frequency of this allele was 16.6% (5 of 30). The PV group showed a frequency of 3.3% (1 of 30) CYP2D6*3. In individuals with high levels of iron, CYP2D6*4 frequency was 23.6% (9 of 38). Results obtained for the PCT, PV, and high iron groups were no different from the control group.
Frequency of CYP2D6 alleles.
The predicted phenotype distribution is shown in Table 4. The phenotype was predicted according to the genotypes as follows: EM carried 2 CYP2D6 wild-type alleles, EIM carried 1 deficiency and 1 wild-type allele, and PM were homozygous for 2 deficiency alleles. In the control group, 56.9% were identified as EM, 39.1% as EIM, and 3.9% as PM. In the AIP group, 90% were classified as EM and 10% as EIM. In the PCT and VP group, 66.8% were classified as EM, 26.6% as EIM, and 6.6% as PM. In the group with high levels of iron, 68.6% were identified as EM and 15.7% as EIM and PM.
Phenotype distribution.
CYP2D6 is one of the most studied polymorphic genes, and its clinical relevance and allelic frequency have been extensively investigated in different ethnic groups (16,17). To date, no data in the Argentinean population or in porphyric individuals worldwide have been reported. Our results showed a frequency of 18.6% CYP2D6*4 allele in the healthy group. The frequency of this allele was similar to that reported for other Caucasian populations (8,18,19). The CYP2D6*3 frequency found in our study (4.9%) was slightly higher than others (9,20,21).
The analysis of predicted phenotype distribution showed a difference in the frequency of CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4 alleles between the control group and porphyric patients. When the results obtained in all porphyric patients studied were analyzed, the frequency of EM phenotype was higher (P < 0.05) than in healthy controls. When each type of porphyria was analyzed separately, only the EM phenotype in the AIP group was significantly higher than the healthy group. These results indicate that polymorphisms in porphyric patients might also have a significant influence on the individual susceptibility to foreign substances and the triggering of this disease. EM would be more exposed than EIM and PM to genotoxic porphyrinogenic xenobiotic metabolites. Several authors have presented similar results in different studies performed with lung cancer and urinary bladder cancer patients (22–24). Agündez et al. (25) observed a significant correlation between EM and the risk of liver cancer development.
In this study, the CYP2D6 polymorphism was also investigated in nonporphyric individuals presenting with some hepatic alterations and high levels of iron. A higher percentage of this polymorphism was found in these subjects than in the control group. These individuals would be particularly exposed for an extended time period to the possible toxic effects of unmetabolized chemicals. These findings are in agreement with other studies that revealed an association between PM and breast cancer or leukemia (26–28).
Gardlo et al. (29) analyzed the CYP1A1 and CYP1A2 polymorphism prevalence in patients with PCT and suggested that the m4 polymorphism in Caucasian PCT type II patients might contribute to a higher susceptibility to porphyrinogenic compounds. In a similar study, Christiansen et al. (30) reported that the A/A genotype of CYP1A2 occurred significantly more often in PCT compared with the healthy control group in a Danish population.
In this study, we observed that, in the AIP group, no presence of polymorphisms was found among the 6 symptomatic patients, although 2 men with latent AIP were heterozygous for CYP2D6*4. In patients with VP, only 1 of the 7 individuals with latent VP carried the polymorphism CYP2D6*4 in the heterozygotic state. In the symptomatic VP cohort, 3 of 8 individuals possessed a heterozygous *4 allele, only 1 of whom had undergone an acute attack, while the other 2 presented only cutaneous manifestations. One woman in this group carried both polymorphisms (*3/*4). In the PCT group, among 8 individuals with hereditary PCT, 3 were heterozygous for CYP2D6*4: 1 was latent PCT; among the 3 patients with acquired PCT, 1 was heterozygous for CYP2D6*4 and another carried the same allele in the homozygous form.
Results presented here, although preliminary, demonstrated for the first time that 13% of porphyric subjects analyzed carried the CYP2D6*4 allele and only 1% carried the CYP2D6*3 allele. However, further studies in greater cohorts should be analyzed to provide a clearer picture of the extent and correlation of mutant genotypes in porphyric patients compared with healthy controls. Also, other genotyping studies should be performed for detecting the presence of other mutant alleles in these individuals, such as CYP2D6D which, like CYP2D6*3 and CYP2D6*4, is among the most common mutations leading to PM phenotype in the Caucasian population.
The information obtained with this research would have an impact on the practice of medicine in the near future. Many authors (6,21,31) have already determined that genotyping P450 would be a useful tool to predict the pharmacogenicity of drugs. Currently, CYP2D6 polymorphisms cause interindividual variability in drug response, influencing the treatment of several diseases (4,6). In the case of porphyrias, some drugs have shown conflicting evidence about their porphyrinogenicity in some individuals. Predictive genotyping for CYP2D6 in porphyric patients holds promise as a method to improve the clinical efficacy of drug therapy and to personalize drug administration for these patients.
A.M. Buzaleh, V.E. Parera, and A. Batlle hold the post of Associated, Independent and Superior Scientific Researchers at the Argentine National Research Council (CONICET). J. Lavandera is a fellow from the Argentine Scientific and Technologic Agency (ASTA). This work has been supported by grants from the CONICET, the ASTA, and the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. We wish to acknowledge Dr. M.V. Rossetti for her counseling in the optimization of the techniques used in this work.
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The Dragon's Spine route crosses South Africa and Lesotho, originating from a 2013 publication by David Bristow and Steve Thomas called Riding the Dragon's Spine. The 2400mi route is primarily unpaved and connects Cape Town and the Western Cape with the border of Zimbabwe, near Messina in the Limpopo Province. The book schedules the route into 58 segments, each beginning and ending where water and shelter are available, although any schedule may be kept as this is a self-guided tour exclusively on public thoroughfares, a welcomed feature in a country where private property and locked gates limit access to a lot of land.
Most of the route is characterized by high quality dirt roads, with several notable exceptions. The route across Lesotho is very different than in South Africa, owing to the way land is used and managed in that country– there are no fences, and there are people and informal trails everywhere. The route follows many rough dirt roads and abandoned doubletracks, as well as some sheep and donkey trails and a few paved stretches to make necessary connections. In the poor northern province of Limpopo, near Zimbabwe and Mozambique, you will be routed onto ill-maintained dirt roads and natural walking trails amidst poorer black communities. In the KwaZulu-Natal province, railroad service roads play into the route. Across the karoo, an arid grass and scrubland where large tracts of land are fenced for grazing, graded dirt roads extend for miles. In the Western Cape, several adventurous sections are included within the Cape Fold mountains such as a steep hike up (or down) The Ladder, an historic donkey trail into a valley informally called The Hell, settled long ago by especially hardy Afrikaners. Yet, most of the route is passed on pleasant dirt roads, through small communities, with uncomplicated logistics regarding food, water, and shelter. As intended, this route is likely to become South Africa's "Great Divide", much like the famed dirt route across America.
The route is open most of the year, although summers can be extremely hot, especially in Limpopo, and the sun is intense at these latitudes. In winter, snow may fall on sections of the route in Lesotho and the surrounding highlands. A bike with 2.0″ tires is recommended and as always, packing light is advised. A rigid mountain bike designed for dirt roads such as a Salsa Fargo or Surly Ogre will be suitable for most of the route, although a suspension fork is a nice addition to extend the capacity of the bike on rough roads and through the few technical sections. A proper mountain bike may be more than is required on some of the longer stretches of graded dirt road, but will make the tough days more enjoyable. Almost any mountain bike will do. Tubeless tires are highly recommended as thorny acacia trees are common throughout the country. In warmer months, plan to be able to carry up to 4 liters of water per person, while an insulating layer such as a down jacket may be advisable nearer to winter for cold nights and crisp mornings. In any part of South Africa if you ask for water or a place to camp, you are likely to get a lot more– South Africans are especially kind and giving to travelers.
Much of the route is technically passable on a rigid 26″ wheel mountain bike or a stout touring bike such as the Surly LHT or Thorn Nomad, which I mention to assist cyclists who are planning for a longer trip through Africa and have designed their bicycles with other priorities in mind. A few sections may require more walking than on a modern MTB. Alternatively, detours can be made to bypass steep hike-a-bike in Lesotho and out of The Hell (Gamkaskloof).
Wild camping is unofficially possible along much of the route. It is acceptable to knock on the door of a rural farmhouse to ask to camp nearby as well. While South Africans claim crime to be a major issue, you will be traveling mostly through rural areas. We felt safe for the duration of our three months in the country, although best to keep an eye on your bike when in town.
English is spoken in much of South Africa, although not always as a first language. The country claims eleven official languages, including 9 traditional languages and Afrikaans, a Dutch-African language spoken by most white farmers and their families, as well as many blacks and coloreds. These racial descriptors are different than in America, and are in common use. In Lesotho, English is less common in the countryside.
Lastly, South Africa is a dynamic country, much alike and unlike the USA. The history of the five last centuries mirrors American history in many ways, yet until twenty years ago a small white minority wielded control over the black majority through the official institution of Apartheid. You will see living history in South Africa as many blacks still live in poor townships, like shantytowns or ghettoes out of town. Whites generally live like middle class Americans or Europeans. People all across South Africa are curious and friendly, just be prepared to learn a lot. Lesotho is much different as the country is almost only populated by the Basotho people who continue to live traditional lives in the mountains, growing maize and herding sheep, although the nearby capital of Maseru is a bustling African city and the country's infrastructure is rapidly growing. In Lesotho, people are absolutely everywhere. Don't be surprised if you don't get much privacy in your time there as the people are very curious.
The Riding the Dragon's Spine book is the definitive guide for this route, although all GPS tracks are available from the Dragon Trax website, a growing depository for MTB routes in South Africa. A GPS is required. It is recommended to donate money or time to a worthy social cause in trade for the free GPS tracks.
Note: We did not use the guidebook, but had the chance to browse it briefly. However, I would have gladly used it if I'd had the chance to procure it beforehand. It is technically possible to follow the route simply by GPS. We technically rode about 80% of the route as we diverted to Swaziland, the Wolksberg Wilderness, and only discovered the route about a week after leaving Cape Town, although we had covered much of the same tracks up to that point.
Check out this article from Bicycling magazine of South Africa for a trip report from a supported passage of the Dragon's Spine route.
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Markets open lower on Fed tapering fears
The Sensex was trading lower by 55 points, while the Nifty lost 15 points in early trade. Among the early losers in trade were ICICI Bank, Larsen and Toubro, BPCL and Cipla.
Metal and mining stocks rallied in trade with NMDC and Sesa Sterlite among the top gainers.
Other Nifty gainers in trade were Bharti Airtel, DLF and NTPC. Power Grid Corporation was trading marginally lower despite its FPO receiving 69 per cent subscription.
Shares in Shree Renuka Sugars rallied after reports that the company is in advanced talks with Singapore-based Wilmar Group for stake sale.
The Bank Nifty fell in trade today with losses of more then half per cent after heavyweight ICICI Bank lost 1.2 per cent in early trade.
PSU banking stocks were also trading lower despite an upgrade by a leading brokerage firm. Among the PSU Banks that lost ground were Canara Bank, Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Syndicate Bank.
Mid cap stocks were trading little changed with the index trading flat. Shares from the infra and capital goods space which have seen a sharp rally in the last few trading sessions gave up some ground with names like Voltas, Crompton Graves among the early losers.
Meanwhile, markets across Asia were trading with losses following a sell off in the US and European markets over worries that strong US economic data may result in earlier then expected QE3 tapering. The Japanese Nikkei lost almost 2 per cent in early trade, while the Korean Kospi and the Singapore's Strait Times also lost ground.


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Death.Why Did I…Sitting back asking myself whyWhy did I catch feelings for this person, why do I feel this way, why can't I just get over it. Oh why do I feel this way about this person, what makes me feel this pain when this person hurts me. I just always find me telling myself never again but then I go back. Why? Why?….Why? I continue to live like this. I gotta move on, see better things, get focused about what I need to do in my life. Just maybe..there won't be a why anymore..just maybe. pnd k. freestylesmoke just a little bit..drink just a little bit, he don't drink like he used to..he don't think like he used to, life taught you new things..now you wanna do things, the hills keep track of yo new balance..since you lost him you gotta new balance, I can't sayy I'll do better no no noooo..but I'd act like I know know knowwwww better, I can't say I can't that I'll do better.. but i can't say i never knew better nooo no no no, if I ever had you..I think I'd add you..all yo exes mad too..cus somehow i just bagged you, question girl im glad to..fuck you till you cum girl im glad too..yeah you know i had to(hmm yea yea) walking down yo steps with no bra or pantie..hmm cus you know better ask yo auntie, she said who's that nigga he's a R singer who's that nigga what's his intention..you said he's a goodd nigga he's a goodd nigga he's a hooddd nigga(no no no no nooo) we'd act like we'd don't know know know know..no if no what no but no what so ever, we can…
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Alcohol and drinking is something that's on my mind a lot now that I am dating someone for whom drinking is religiously uncool. But, to be fair, alcohol and drinking was a huge issue when I was married too. I would go so far as to say it was an even bigger issue. In that case, it was okay for him but not for me and I ended up feeling really shitty a lot of the time. In comparison, though The Egyptian has a super-legit reason for not drinking, he does not make me feel like an asshole when I do it.
Mutual respect. I dig it.
I'm not gonna lie. I happen to think that alcohol is pretty great. After all, in a world without alcohol, you'd never get a series of text messages like this*:
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R iu having fiun? Did u like twighloght?
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Victim's father prays family will be left alone
HE has lost his beloved son and been subjected to a vicious campaign of violent threats and intimidation.
But Limerick publican Steve Collins last night said his only hope now was to "keep our fingers crossed and hope we are left alone".
The pain is endless for Steve after his eldest son, Roy, was shot dead almost a year ago. As a result, his family are receiving round-the-clock garda protection.
In 2005, despite receiving serious threats, Steve's nephew Ryan Lee provided crucial testimony to secure a conviction against Wayne Dundon. The criminal was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for threatening to kill Lee outside his uncle's pub in December 2004. This term was later reduced to seven years.
In the intervening years, and before his son's murder, Steve received a letter from prison stating that a €75,000 contract had been put on his head.
Wayne Dundon walked free from Wheatfield prison early yesterday morning.
He is expected back in Limerick this weekend.
Dundon's home on Hyde Road and Steve Collins's pub at Roxboro are less than a mile away.
"You never get comfort from these people," Steve told the Irish Independent.
"I think it is time for him (Wayne) to move his wagons. I hope he will see that there is nothing here in Limerick for him anymore.
"I don't know what kind of life he is going to have. I think he is finished in Limerick as far as I can see. I think the only thing for him now is to get out of here.
"There is no more damage they can do, the guards are on top of them. The guards are going to be watching him. We didn't think he would be released for another three years, but it has happened now and we just have to deal with it as we know how dangerous he can be," Steve said.
A plaque will be unveiled in memory of Roy at Roxboro on April 11 after the family attend his anniversary Mass.
"It is coming up to that time of year (Roy's death) now. It has been a very tough, tough year. It is our life now and we just want to get on with it," Steve said.
Following his son's death, Steve successfully campaigned for legislation to be enacted to deal with the country's criminal gangs. It is hoped that the first prosecutions will soon arise. "We have to be patient. I understand the gardai have to get it right. They have had 80 odd cases gone to the DPP and I am told it has been singled down to three that they feel are winnable," Steve said.
"I think it is important that when it (the cases) goes across to the Special Criminal Court, that they are successful with this and get convictions.
"I can understand the guards and prosecution are being cautious, but I am still anxious. Until people see it working, they won't have any confidence in it. Like everyone, we're hoping to see the new legislation working," he added.
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Saturday, September 30, 2006
..."On the night shift..."
Good night and good luck - Edward R. Murrow
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Yard Work...
Well, it started over 2 weeks ago. I lowered my lawn mower and cut the crass very low to get it ready for the aerator that myself and 2 other neighbors were renting. Last weekend, we went and got the machine and I proceeded to aerator my lawn, WHAT A TASK in the front. The hill from hell was very tough!! On the flipside, the back and side yards were nothing. After I was through using the machine, my back was killing me!! I did not drop the seed and lime on the yard that day because of the chance of strong storms. I did not want the rain to wash all of my seeds off the lawn. I waited until today and proceeded to do it this morning, by afternoon, we had a cool front come through and it rained like crazy!! I hope that all my seeds did not was down the hill to the road. I will have to see if it happened...
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open the immortal eyes Of man
Inwards, into the worlds of thought, into Eternity". ITN
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Disney or Dusmney?
I flip through the TV channels that we have on our TV and I stop sometimes and just wonder about the number of show that are directed at tweens and young teens. There are any number of them and in my opinion; they are very dumming and demeaning to me and everyone's intelligence. I watched cartoons as a child and I sneak in one every so often, but I think that they were more straight forward about their content. Disney Channel and Nickelodeon shows are very child like and have no substance, only fodder for kids to stay inside and be dummed by their talking down to and ridiculous content. I'll admit that some have a few redeeming qualities, but most in my opinion, aren't suitable for a 3 year old much less a 13-14 year old young person. They play 24-7 on those two channels. I personally take offense to they way that they portray young adults and tweens to the millions of viewers. My daughter loves to watch them and it bothers me that she is so wrapped up in them. What to do? Am I just too old to enjoy a tween show such as She's So Raven with my daughter or am I on to something?
Friday, September 22, 2006
For all of you office people out there...
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Stuff i work on.
All of these products are made by Muratech.
The first picture is a Stocker, the second picture is a LEM and the third picture is an OHT. we have to keep these systems up and running to keep the products going to the FAB tools. Time is money!! If our systems go down, we hold up production and when that happens, people get UPSET!! Well, I started overtime at lunch today and I will be on it all day tomorrow as well. I go on shift next week. I am excited about it as I will have days off during the week and also on the weekend. I really enjoy my job as I am learning lots of new stuff!
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Shift Work
Well, I start shift work next week. They are placing me on Nights 1 and I will be training with a very good tech. I am going to like the shift work here as I will work Monday on days, then have Tuesday off and go to work on Wednesday night and Thursday night and have Friday thru Sunday off. Not a bad week.
I really enjoy my job so far and I will keep people up to date as things happen.
"To open the eternal worlds, to
open the immortal eyes Of man
Inwards, into the worlds of thought, into Eternity". ITN
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Clean Rooms, FABS, and ME...
Well, I have worked 3 days at Qimonda. When I first walked into the FAB, I WAS BLOWN AWAY!!! I did not know what really to expect, but it was amazing. All of the chip making tools like Applied Materials, ASML, DNSE, just to name a few. The robots are all Murata as well as the LEM and OHT. The OHT takes wafers to the tools and the LEM only moves wafers from storage to storage. . IT is about 250,000 sq/ft of space. Very large. It is a 300mm chip wafer that comes out in inches, that is 12 inches; they also have a 200mm FAB that is 8 inches. It is said, that there are planes to build a 450mm FAB at that site, time will tell. I am getting to work on robots ad keep them running. I am learning their systems and procedures. I have to dress fully in a clean room suit. From head to toe. It is a class 10 facility and we can have no hair or skin showing. I have a picture of me in my suit that I am posting on the Blog as well. I am working only days now, but will go to shift work around the end of October. Or that is the plane at the moment. Well, more later.
Friday, September 01, 2006
A split-second - rigor-mortis!!! Nuff Said!!!!
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CELERA: After Genome Announcement, Future Uncertain
Celera Genomics, the company that spurred an international consortium into producing a nearly complete map of the human genome, faces mixed prospects, according to papers across the country. The Chicago Tribune reports that Celera could reap "huge potential profits" from its gene sequencing machines and intellectual property. The Tribune predicts that "Celera will sell genetic information to pharmaceutical and biotech firms, [and] exploit its parallel computing system and unique genetic database." Winston Gibbons, an analyst with William Blair & Co., told the Tribune that Celera's leadership in advancing gene sequencing "gives [the company] a significant leg up on competitors in supplying genetic data to drug companies and biotech firms. ... As Celera builds on its proprietary information base, its lead over competitors will probably increase" (Gorner/Van, 6/28). Similarly, the AP/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports, "experts believe the continuing research into the human genome ... is bound to attract more money to the biotech industry" (6/28).
A Major Letdown
Despite this enthusiasm, Celera's stock tumbled 10% on Monday, the day of the genome announcement, and fell again yesterday, closing down 21% since Friday, the Washington Post reports. Company executives now face the task of convincing investors that they can turn the research venture into a profit-making enterprise. Tony White, chair and CEO of Celera's parent company PE Corp., and Craig Venter, Celera's president, introduced potential stockholders yesterday to their concept of the company's long-range growth potential, which centers around plans to sell genome databases to biologists for analysis. Immunex Corp. of Seattle has been the first major biotech company to bite, and Celera also has signed deals with pharmaceutical companies. The company also maintains $1 billion in cash, executives note (Gillis, 6/28).
Not So Fast...
But regulatory clouds may be on the horizon for the biotech industry. The New York Times reports that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is set to implement new guidelines that will restrict companies' ability to patent genes. The high-speed gene sequencing researchers use is "allowing genes ... to be discovered en masse, without knowing the functions of the proteins produced by the genes." Some are concerned that granting patents to these genetic road maps, which are not applicable products in themselves, would discourage other researchers from working to find out what the genes actually do and how they relate to diseases. "You have people who haven't contributed to subsequent discovery being able to lay claim to those discoveries," Rebecca Eisenberg, a University of Michigan law professor, said. Moreover, patenting each gene could create a time-consuming and expensive "minefield," as doctors would have to determine who owns what rights before beginning research. Still, the patent office has approved applications from some companies that do not know the precise functions of the genes they are patenting. Under the new guidelines, the Times reports, "gene fragments will probably not qualify for patents." But fully characterized genes, such as the one that predisposes women to breast cancer, will be patentable (Pollack, 6/28).


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How To Get Out Of Your Own Head, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Sometimes the outside world can be stressful, and even the best of us extroverts can't stand it out here. So instead, we retreat to our most comfortable spots — inside our heads. And while introspection can be a useful tool, sometimes it can get you a little stuck.
There are a variety of ways we can stop overthinking and start living — part of it is practicing mindfulness and being present with the moment. At the same time, some methods' effectiveness can be dictated by the differing energies of our zodiac signs. As each of our energies is drained differently by staying too much in our heads, we may regain those through different ways. Thus, finding the way to get out of your head based on your sign is a good idea.
Some signs may seek more emotional connection. Some need to be alone, but switch their mode of stimuli. It all depends on the direction your soul, and what has the greatest power over you. The more awareness you have about what your strengths and weaknesses are, you'll have more control over your way of being and perception. Read on to find out more about the formula that will help you slip out of your slump:
As a kid at heart who may sometimes get caught up in the present moment's drama, the best way to come back to earth is for you to watch a movie and entertain yourself. Tube time may help you feel better about observing other people's lives, fictional or not, and is a way to feel good about yourself without getting overly caught up in your own hard situations.
Take a walk in nature. You're an earth sign who loves to stay grounded in your routines. Simply getting outside the house, away from the material possessions that may stress you out, may help you reconnect with the flow of life.
Go and party. As a Gemini, you're too intellectual to really go too off the deep end when it comes to having a good time. But being around other people and going with the mantra of, "think less, do more," may ultimately serve you well.
You're the sign of the crab, so sometimes you may retreat and isolate yourself when things feel too intense. That's definitely important — but after some time, make sure you spend quality time out of your shell. You're a very sensitive sort who sometimes can keep secrets from others. Being more vulnerable, whether it's to your diary or your most trusted confidante, can help you feel a little less alone. It's just that first step that matters!
Pamper yourself. You're good at working with groups, Leo, but check in and make sure you're also doing you. When you get caught up in how others see you or what they're thinking — which is the primary way you may be stuck in your head — take a moment to take care of your physical needs, glam-style. Doing your nails or taking a long bubble bath may be the way to remember that you come first, giving you energy to reconnect with the world in a revitalized manner!.
Clean. It's weird, but you care a lot about your space and having control. Sometimes, when you're stuck, cleaning is your best form of meditation. The soothing repetition of the gesture can help you clear your mind and get back to what matters — the cleanliness of your life, physically but also figuratively!
Libra, you're so charming that everyone wants to get ahold of you, which can make you feel very intensely and retreat more than you realize. So do yourself a solid by going somewhere new on an adventure. And try to go alone — the combination of solitude but an external new environment will help you reconnect with your innermost values.
Journal out all those intense feelings. The more you process the internal, the more you must see it in the external — so try and make sure your diary is getting the earful it needs. You'll feel so much better once you've word vom'd it all out, and be ready to go show off your awesome gifts of perception to the outside world again!
For you, Sagittarius, your biggest value is freedom. You want to feel like you have all possible forms of autonomy, which is hard when we have so many obligations in this life. So try and work it out physically to get a much-needed burst of energy. Once you're feeling like you've painted/walked/kick-boxed out all that energy, you'll feel re-centered.
Make yourself laugh. Comedy is gold, and you're a very serious sign. Make sure you lighten up and see the world from a funnier perspective! When you get stuck in your head, you can be very hard to get out of it. So make it a habit to watch shows or Netflix specials that will remind you there is a lot to giggle about — taking you out of heated, overthinking moments real fast!
Do some research down a rabbit hole. Learning about new things will actually help you detach from your own drama and remember there's an outside world for you to explore, Aquarius! You love committing yourself to noble causes. Getting lost down Wikipedia's pages of information or reading a good nonfiction book may help you remember how many are out there, in the external world outside your mind, to learn about.
Sleep more. Your spiritual body needs some rest to stay in working condition — so treat your physical body to it first. You may overthink when you're zapping the last of your energy, so once you nap it out, so to speak, you'll feel a lot more able to face what's out there!


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Teaching and Group Activities for Understanding
Day 1 Teaching
Write on the board 4,351,468. Discuss the commas or spaces used to separate parts. Cover the first four digits. Read the number. Uncover the next three digits and read it. Uncover the final digit and read again. Repeat with other 7-digit numbers. Practise some 'place value' calculations, e.g. 2,743,561 – 40,000? Now subtract 500. Subtract 700,000. Subtract 3001. What's left?
Write on the board ☐,☐☐☐,☐☐☐ > ☐,☐☐☐,☐☐☐. Roll a 0–9 dice and ask children where to place the digit. Explain that they are to try to make the first number greater than the second number. Repeat until all the spaces are filled.
Group Activities
Use the 'Sometimes we lose things' in-depth problem-solving investigation from NRICH as today's group activity.
Or, use these activities:
- Use dice rolls to construct and subtract from 7-digit numbers.
- Order 7-digit numbers with consecutive digits.
Day 2 Teaching
Use the IWB calculator's constant function to repeatedly add then subtract 1, 10, 100, 1000, 10,000, 100,000 and 1,000,000 to/from 5,555,555. Take care when crossing boundaries of powers of ten.
Group Activities
- Use dice rolls to add/subtract 1, 10, 100, 1000, 10,000, 100,000 or 1,000,000 from 5,000,000.
- Turn a 7-digit number into 5,555,555 by adding and subtracting multiples of 1, 10, 100, 1000, 10,000, 100,000.
Day 3 Teaching
Children mark halfway on a sketched 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 number line. Ask them to mark a number rounding to 1,000,000 and one rounding to 2,000,000.
Repeat for rounding to the nearest 100,000 between 2,500,000 and 2,600,000.
Repeat for rounding to the nearest 10,000 between 2,530,000 and 2,540,000.
Group Activities
- Mark numbers on a 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 landmarked line and round them.
- Round 7-digit numbers to the nearest 100, 1000, 10,000, 100,000


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Impeccably maintained since since new. This one owner property has known nothing but love since purchased. Countless hours and dollars spent to make this a beautiful low maintenance home. No expense has been spared and all the appliances have been recently replaced. Sunset Palm Elementary is in my opinion one of the best elementary schools in the county. Conveniently located between turnpike exits, 4 different markets, restaurants, live entertainment and more. GL homes builds communities with great amenities. Resort style pool and clubhouse, dance room, gym, nursery room, great meeting room with kitchen. On site property management and activities scheduled through the year for residents and children to enjoy. It is truly a community you receive value for your monthly fees!
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Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding – in the last two years since Akeera's procreation, both my body feeling and my relationship to the female body in general has changed very positively. From 'taking note' to deep respect. The fact that a child can develop in my belly, that I can provide this child with all the necessary nutrients through the umbilical cord and mother's milk – there nature had really a brilliant idea! Weiterlesen


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With a small and attractive design, this case feature a lot of room and adequate flexibility at a very attractive price point. The front panel is mesh that lends itself well to the stately, subdued appearance of the case. USB and audio ports are found one side of the case front panel, while the power and reset buttons are one the other side.
It can accommodate up to one 5.25 inch DVD, three 3.5 inch hard drives and four 2.5 inch SSD's through use of innovative drive cages. The downside is that not all of these drives can be housed at the same time, just different combinations of them such as one optical drive, two hard drives and one SSD. This case also includes two expansion slots and mounts GPU's up to 343 millimeters in length allowing the user to install high-end video cards.
It has mounts for an 80 millimeter fan in the side and one 120 millimeter fan in the front and 120 millimeter radiators can be installed in the front. Thus, while adequate, the cooling options are just not up to the same standards as some of the other cases on this list. In the end, this case is a good, inexpensive alternative to more capable and costly solutions.


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Wow its been a little while since I posted and well i have released a ton of stuff so I wanted to blog about all the items I have released since the lost post.
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Ombre is hot right now. You'll find everything from shoes and clothing to hair sporting this fun color fade. And yes, you can find it for your bridal shower invitations too!
Ombre happens when several tones of the same color gradually blend into each other --- graduated from light to dark or vice versa.
But there's nothing faded about the beauty of it. I've always loved an elegant monotone wedding theme and this style gives you the elegance of a single color with a bit of unique interest.
If the bride has chosen a shade of this graduated gorgeousness for her bridal colors, or even if she hasn't, ombre bridal shower invitations in any hue are sure to be a hit.
We've collected some very pretty ones here in several colors to give you an idea of just how chic they can be.
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The rectangular invites shown above measure a large 5" x 7" and the square shaped one is 5.25" across, both ways. They all come with a standard envelope and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. You'll get fast turnaround too with most orders being processed within 24 hours.
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It's your party. You can have whoever you want to have. I wouldn't want to come to a baby shower that had a bunch of kids running around. In my opinion. Thanks for sharing the useful information.
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Did you know that the custom of throwing a bridal shower dates back to the time when dowries were popular? Friends of the woman to be wed began giving what is now known as a bridal shower to compensate women who came from poor families who couldn't afford a proper dowry, or for a woman whose father didn't approve of the marriage and refused to pay.
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A few posts back, I reviewed a lovely little cafe in my neighborhood called Door 51. I went on and on about how much I enjoyed this restaurant, how it was the first place I felt at home in my new neighborhood, how the owner and waitstaff already knew me by name. Even after starting work, I made a point of going in there at least once a week. I loved the food. I loved the people. I loved Door 51.
But as of this past Tuesday, Door 51 is now NoodleMee – an asian fusion restaurant and take-away. Imagine Norm going to Cheers and finding a sushi restaurant in its place. That's how I felt. I literally started crying when I saw that Door 51 was no more.
At first, I was worried that the owner had been forced out of business. Luckily, that isn't the case. NoodleMee has the same owner and waitstaff, so no one lost their job. But I lost my neighborhood hangout.
I wandered into Door 51 during my first week as an expat. I was very lonely and very worried that I'd made a huge mistake. The welcome I got there made me feel better, made me feel like maybe I was going to be okay, and that made Door 51 a very special place to me. And now it's gone.
I'm learning that, as an expat, places like Door 51 are important. They help make me feel more at home in this new city, they keep me connected to my community, they give me a place to go if I'm feeling lonely.
So, I'm actively seeking a new place to call my own – preferably one that serves american-style bacon..


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South Korea shared information about infectious diseases on its soil with North Korea on Friday following the two sides' agreement on health care.
Seoul's unification ministry said it told North Korean officials at their joint liaison office in the North's border town of Kaesong that a measles patient was confirmed in South Korea's Anyang in Gyeonggi Province.
This is the first time that South Korea has shared its disease information with North Korea after their recent health talks.
The South and the North held health talks on Nov. 7 and had a working-level meeting on Dec. 12. The two Koreas then agreed to share and exchange information on diseases that are highly contagious, such as measles and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome.
"This notification on the measles outbreak is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases between the two sides and help North Korea prepare precautionary measures," the ministry said. "If similar cases of diseases occur, North Korea will also notify us."
The Koreas are expected to further exchange on diseases, as they agreed to share information on influenza once a month between November and March every year. (Yonhap)


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Since my teens I have always planned out what I am wearing, sometimes up to a week in advance. It wouldn't be unusual to walk into my bedroom and the first thing you see is layers of clothes hanging up from my white wooden wardrobe door that I would look forward to wearing throughout the week.
This ritual has been questioned by many close to me; "You plan your outfits a week in advance! Don't you get bored of them? What if you don't want to wear that on Wednesday?". I always have the same answer. "If you take the time to carefully plan your outfit, you'll actually look forward to wearing it". Maybe you haven't worn that long sleeved lace top with your leather skirt before, or last time maybe you forgot to pair your roll neck jumper with some outstanding silver crystal shower earrings?
We all get tired of our wardrobe choices but the key is to be creative and to take the time to play around with what you have got, even if it's only 10-15 minutes. If you love clothes, it can be a really therapeutic past time and one which challenges your creative flair, plus, you'll feel really put together for the week ahead.
Whilst scrolling through LookBook (An area of the internet I choose for style inspiration) I came across a fashion blogger who sported high waisted H&M mom jeans in a light denim, Reebok trainers, a slogan tee and a black leather bomber jacket. This isn't typically my style choice, however, I have been toying with selling a white and blue ASOS tee which I wasn't one hundred percent sure on giving up just yet. I paired this tee with mom jeans of my own, my black leather jacket, a plain black leather belt, Adidas cloudfoam advantage trainers and silver medium hoop earrings.
T-shirt: ASOS (Similar here) | Mom Jeans: Topshop (Similar here) | Trainers: Adidas (Similar here) | Jacket: ZARA (Similar here)
Having not worn my pinstriped wide-leg trousers in a while I decided to whip them out. I paired them with a black volume sleeved jumper with a cinched in waist which automatically creates a flattering silhouette. For a splash of colour, I chose some pillar box red tassel earrings and the same colour heels for striking effect.
Jumper: Miss Selfridge (Similar here) | Trousers: ZARA (Similar here) | Earrings: Miss Selfridge (Similar here) | High heels: Primark (Similar here) | Clutch Bag: New Look (Similar here)
When you establish that dressy but comfortable balance, it is safe to say you are on to a winner. For my Wednesday look, I wanted to wear my black, flared, three quarter length culottes which I love wearing with a crisp off-white roll neck (safe to say I am a sucker for all things monochrome). I had originally planned to wear my ankle boots with this outfit, but decided against it to keep things played down. Instead, I opted for my personalised SHINY Nikes and my crystal oversized chandelier earrings. The outfit is casual and comfortable but the statement earrings and the iridescent Nikes add a touch of sparkle.
Jumper: Miss Selfridge (Similar here) | Culottes: Firetrap (Similar here) | Trainers: Nike ID's (Similar here) | Earrings: Debenhams (Similar here) | Clutch bag: Coach (Similar here)
After talking about items of clothing in your wardrobe you haven't worn for a long time, I decided to take my own advice and wear my plum coloured lace top with bow details. I do love this top as I don't own many garments in this colour and I like that the sleeves are sheer. I opted for a pair of black skinny jeans with knee high boots. Earrings I kept simple by mixing a crystal star and an ear crawler.
Top: Oasis (Similar here) | Jeans: ZARA (Similar here) | Boots (Similar here) | Earrings (Similar here)
You know when you have a really nice pair of suit trousers that nip you in at all the right places and are super flattering? If you don't, it is time to invest in some. After a recent visit to one of the charity shops nearby, I left with a pair of brand new tailored Laura Ashley trousers in navy. I simply adore them. They are so chic and the shape of them, almost flared, do justice for shorter women like myself as they really elongate the leg. Tucking in a breton top creates a nautical theme which matches with the trousers effortlessly. A pointed heel adds height and more importantly, some sophistication too.
Top: Ralph Lauren (Similar here) | Trousers: Laura Ashley (Similar here) | Jacket: Michael Kors (Similar here) | Shoes: Office (Similar here) | Clutch Bag: Guess (Similar here)
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This Christmas season, there will be a pastor in Jakarta who will get on the pulpit and preached the most common Christmas sermon these days: Christmas is not about gifts; it's about Jesus!
Amen. Of course Christmas is about Jesus. But if we think about it, isn't giving gifts is always part of Christmas? The first Christmas, the birth of Jesus, is God's greatest gift to humankind. And every Christmas, we should remind ourselves what God has so graciously given us through his Son Jesus.
So in this series, we will talk about the gift of Jesus – the gift that keeps on giving. What did Jesus bring for us? Do we know? Have we thanked him for these gifts? And even more importantly: what have we done with these gifts that he has given us? Because let me remind you: nobody likes to see their Christmas gifts given to their loved ones gifts are still wrapped unopened on New Year's Day. Please don't do that. God has given us wonderful things through Jesus. And this Christmas season, it is time for us to open them, enjoy them, use them, and hopefully share them with people who need him the most.
But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! 16 Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man's sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. 17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!
18 Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. 19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Romans 5.15-19 (NIV)
The first gift we need to talk about is the gift of guarantee. Paul was teaching the church in Rome that we all have a sin problem. Adam have sinned and we have all sinned after him. Adam's original sin brought death and chaos into creation and we are all suffering because of his sin and our own sins. Our God is holy and righteous, his plan is holy and righteous, and so if we want to be his people, we have to be holy and righteous as well.
But the problem is we are not capable to be righteous on our own merit. The Jews who know the Law and the non-Jews who had never heard the law are all equally guilty because all have fallen to sin. All have failed to live a righteous life.
This is why Jesus came that first Christmas day. Because of his sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection three days later, we have hope. We can have faith in him. And for those who have faith in Jesus, who are committed to follow him and obey him, Jesus has given them a guarantee that they will be made righteous.
So what does that mean? Two things. The first one, the one most people understand as Christians, is that if we believe in Jesus, God will guarantee us that we will be found righteous in the end. When Jesus comes back to judge the living and the dead, he will separate the sheep from the goats, the chaff from the wheat. And when that day come, all of us who have faith in Jesus will be found righteous. Our sins are forgiven. We are no longer sinners but God's children instead. We will reign with him in the new heaven and earth.
I hope everyone here understand this foundational Good News of Jesus Christ. We are no longer sinners. We are righteous and will be found righteous in the end. That's God's gift of guarantee.
But this guarantee of righteousness is not only given so that we will be with him when Jesus comes back. This also guarantee that we can live a righteous life here in his life. That means that today we can be a righteous parent, a righteous spouse, a righteous boss, a righteous student, a righteous employee, a righteous citizen of the Republic of Indonesia, and for those of you who practice the law: yes you can be a righteous lawyer. This is God's guarantee of righteousness.
Let me say this again: we are no longer sinners; we have been made righteous. So start living righteously. Don't be afraid to live righteously. God has given you the guarantee that you can live a righteous live because Jesus has made you a righteous person.
So let me ask you this: have you tried to be a righteous person? Or are you fine still living like everyone else is living? Living like you have always lived before? Why are you so afraid to try to be who you are – be a righteous person? Don't you know that God has guaranteed you that you will be righteous? If you want to be who you are, who God has made you to be, then you will not fail. You will be righteous.
Just like a warranty on your phone or computer or appliances, God's guarantee is only applicable if you try to live your life the way it has been intended to. Try asking for a replacement for your phone if you broke it because you were using it to play ultimate frisbee. See what happens…
It's the same here. This guarantee works for those who want to live their life according to what God has intended it to be. So if you do want to be kind and loving and gentle and faithful, then you will be that righteous person. Why? Because that's who you are. You can only be who you are. God has made you righteous. He has guaranteed us a righteous life. It is time for us to open that gift and live righteously.


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