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My work took me away from home a lot last fall, and so I was at a different Catholic parish every weekend. All the same Catholic Mass—and, depressingly, the same experience of being the unwelcomed stranger in a strangely familiar land.
Many of the parishes had a greeter smiling at the front door with a bulletin in hand. There was often an invitation from the pulpit for all visitors to stand and be welcomed. At one parish, I even received a shiny little gift bag with a ballpoint pen and a coffee cup, both bearing the name of the parish.
That was nice. I was being officially welcomed.
But it was not working. Why? I think it is because I had to climb over people to get into a pew. Seriously. This happened time and again and in churches that were empty except for the ends of the pews firmly held against all newcomers.
I was raised Catholic. I know the strategy. The first-class seats are at the end of the pew.
I was raised Catholic. I know the strategy. The first-class seats are at the end of the pew. To create a warm and inviting parish, it is apparently much easier to put a welcome blurb in the bulletin or even to station greeters at the front of the church than for parishioners to sit in the middle of an empty pew.
The more parishes I attended, the more people I had to crawl over, the more time I had to think: What scares us about sitting in the center? The wooden pew is just as hard, the view is much the same and we won't suddenly hear an improvement in the music by sitting on the aisle. Perhaps it is because we know we should be at Mass but are unwilling to really commit. We want to be close to an exit so we can make a quick getaway. So we sit with one foot in the pew and the other in the parking lot.
Do we forget that we are at Mass because it is here the community gathers? It is here that we become the people of God, drawn to each other by the work of the Spirit. And yet we try to sit where we can have as little contact with other people as possible—choosing our seats at Mass as we would on a cramped trans-Atlantic flight with unpleasant strangers.
We want to be close to an exit so we can make a quick getaway. So we sit with one foot in the pew and the other in the parking lot.
We do this without thinking about it, on a level that remains hidden to us but is obvious to newcomers. We bemoan our empty churches and then act as though no one is expected to join us in our empty pew. But here is the deal: The end spots on a pew are for those who arrive after us.
Or do we think we are the last ones who will sit in these pews at all? That we are the final generation of faithful churchgoing Catholics? Thus we don't need to worry about moving toward the middle because the pew will be largely empty anyway.
Every weekend, in every Catholic Church in the United States, new people arrive hungry for a community to call home. Is this parish for them? Is this pew for them? They come from other denominations, from other faiths and from other parishes. If they cannot find a place to sit, they will not be back. And we will never have a chance to speak the saving Word to them, because, in spite of the official welcome, they understood this was not going to be their church. It was already taken by the guardians at the end of the pew.
The end spots on a pew are for those who arrive after us.
This is hard on the newcomers, but it is equally damaging to the oldtimers, the invested, the parishioners. We can go to Mass weekend after weekend, and every weekend we get just a little bit less hopeful. We begin to see the empty pews as abandoned real estate rather than fresh new lots, ready for families to move into our neighborhood.
Now, this might not apply to families with kids. But if we singles and couples chose to scoot over and occupy the middle we would not only create space for the newcomers but we could get into the habit of hope again in our church. We could hold a space open for all our friends and family who wander in lost and alone on a Sunday morning. And we would begin to rub elbows with the Sunday regulars from the other end of the pew as well.
Then, imagine if we all began to move toward the middle in the rest of our lives—in our choice of media, in our ideological camps. Can you imagine moving to the middle? Or is any movement toward the center seen as a betrayal? Are we selfish enough to continue the move apart when what we need desperately is to come together?
Can you imagine arriving at Mass and choosing to sit in the exact middle of a pew? If you sit there, you boldly state that you are expecting more people to join you. There is room on your right; there is room on your left. You sit in the middle because you are welcoming. You are ready to make that first offer to strangers, the offer of space, of community. You help them begin a first step toward a life with Christ where you are St. Paul, John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary rolled into one: an on-fire, evangelizing Catholic.
Great article Father. The responses prove that you hit a nerve. Obviously you were not referring to anyone with special needs, like an elderly or disabled person or those with small children. You were talking more about an attitude.
You struck a cord with me, as we are in Hawaii (did not think about it being the first week of Lent!). Well, we've been to Mass 3 times in seven days, in 3 different parishes. Last night was the best! A hug and real lei greeting from the pastor. Escort to the best seats so we weren't blasted by the AC. Everyone talked to us. Some tourists take a taxi, (we drove) and are offered a ride back to the hotel. I was watching Father sign the Our Father and got a gentle tap to hold hands. The church building was old with simple furnishings. Best parish I've been to in a long time. We could learn from them! Aloha!
Speaking up for those of us who are introverts and who have agoraphobia that may range from mild to severe: being closely packed in with other people can make it difficult to breathe, let alone pray. Church protocol undoubtedly works well for hearty extroverts - and it's wise to remember that all God's people come in all kinds of surprising packaging.
I like to sit up front, right behind the Eucharistic Ministers, 2nd pew. I sit on the end. I like an unobstructed view. Plus, those front pews are always empty.
Correct, front pews always empty, back rows always full.
I always come into Church late. This way I can scope out the area where no one is seated and go there. Just my preference and nothing more. For the SOP I always give a little smile and nod of the head not into physical contact.
Thanks, Father, for helping us understand why we worship and how we welcome (or don't) other worshipers. As a United Methodist pastor for decades, I have seen exactly the same phenomenon in UM churches. "You can climb over me, I'm not moving." It seems we're all individuals, and a sense of community is hard to come by in churches of all denominations. I'm glad for the testimonies from some about truly welcoming churches. Loving our neighbors at least as much as we love ourselves would help--a lot.
Ok, I get this.....yet some of us are readers and ministers and to be efficient, we need to be on the end......just sayin.' Peace and Good, JG
That is why I sit on the end. Or else I am climbing over people several times during Mass.
Weird. I never realized the priority part of the pew. Privilege Parking spots, yes.
How interesting that this article has drawn so many comments! Maybe we need to have shorter pews so there are more end seats.
I absolutely agree with you, Father. I sit in the middle every time I go to Mass. I am no spring chicken, nor are those around me who do the same. (The end of the pews are usually occupied by those much younger than the rest of us.)
I have to say that you have a case of presuming you know what is going through people's minds regarding sitting at the end of a pew and you are wrong . In my parish, people know to enter from the outside of the pew, not the inner aisle. That makes it easier for those who do come late to get into a pew without drawing attention to themselves or interrupting the Mass. You won't have to climb over anyone if you stopped and looked first. :)
I always sit on the end, next to the aisle. I have claustrophobia. I can't even sit on the inside seat in a restaurant booth. I also have a brace on my leg so getting up and down for communion is a little difficult and it helps that there is no one on the left of me.
I guess I can only say to those who must suffer the horrible indignity of maybe crawling over someone that they could try getting to Mass earlier to nab that high rent spot or they could offer it up to God. He did for you, maybe you could endure that weekly crawl. Labeling people as selfish on this issue is pretty lame and really, that it is an issue at all, in a world full of sin and horror, is also pretty lame.
I am short and wherever I sit the tallest person in the row ahead of me stand and block my view. I've even sat in the center of sthe cond row and again the tallest person is in front of me.
With all the problems facing our church why are we devoting space to this topic. It is a non-issue.
Dear Fr. Bentz: It's not about you. I sit at the end when possible because I am short, and from the middle I often can't see the priest. I know people who are claustrophobic. One commenter mentioned the special problems of older people. Next time you have to "crawl over" someone, try greeting the person, or just smiling. It's harder to be critical when you see the face of a human being.
To me, this article makes no sense. I sit wherever I want to sit if seats are available, and many times that is at the end of the pew. I happily stand in the aisle and let pass when others wish to sit in the middle of the pew. Rather than inane articles like this, are there not more stories about the implementation of Laudato Si, human rights issues, the morality of the U.S. re-arming not only ourselves but most of the major powers in the volatile Middle East, etc.?
Sorry I can not agree. My wife and I may be severing as Lectors or assisting in Communion, or maybe being a special add in Usher. We are better off sitting on the ends so we don't have to climb over people.
I think we should concentrate more on getting more people to Mass than "First Class" seating. And by that I mean sermons that relate the message of the readings and the Gospel to real life. What is more important than Jesus turning water into wine is that God himself listened to his Mother and that's what we should be doing; that Jesus waited two days to raise Lazarus is not the important thing but that God does things on his timeline and so we should accept that delay in asking in pray is not rejection, etc. etc. As for me when I do sit in what you disparaging refer to "First Class" seating I always get up so people who come later can easily get into the pew or I simply move myself. Let's focus more on Christs message and how it fits into our daily lives and how we should live our daily lives rather than where we sit!
Wow. This article got comments at a level usually reserved for LGBT topics. Touched a nerve. Bzzzt! And generated a bit of steam. Ssssss!
The gist of the article should be read at every parish, before the Mass begins. We are often called the welcoming church. Are we? We often and and say hello to those we know? Do we introdouce ourselves to those we don't?.
One of the most memorable Masses I ever attended, our priest asked us all to get u ad change our seats, moving from back to front. He acknowledged it would be uncomfortable but celebrated how it would also enable us to take risks just as Christ's followers had and which we must as his modern followers. We obliged and yes, in future weeks we settled back in again but the community was strengthened by such a simple request. And the congregation was a welcoming one. Thank you for sharing your experience on how we can be more welcoming.
These comments are lively but, in honesty, I don't consider anything at all about where I sit in the pews except to be able to see the priest. Period.
What I was more interested in was this idea that was mentioned about being welcomed. This, to me, is quite strange. I don't need to be welcomed into ANY Catholic church. I'm Catholic. I BELONG there.
For those who are not Catholic, the church doors are open to ALL. "Come and see." And I hope you are more interested in what is happening in the sanctuary than in what the people around you are doing or saying. Please keep your eyes focused on what matters (it sure ain't about where you sit). Just sayin'.
Thank you - You would think the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist would be welcoming enough.
Wise comments, both.
The doors are open to all, but many doors are closing for good. Why? The attitude of sitting at the end seat without a good reason sums it up.
I really DON'T like being officially "welcomed" at an unfamiliar church. I find it aggressive and rude and a little bit phony, to boot. Most especially I do not appreciate being fairly compelled to stand, to give my name, to say where I am from, and so forth. Other people may like it; that I don't know. Maybe women like it better than men do. I can say that if it happens to me once, it will make it certain that I won't return to that place. I do enjoy human fellowship. I do not enjoy the superficial and cheap imitation.
Now, as to the seating arrangement -- I think that people are not comfortable, when there are plenty of seats available, sitting in such a way as to make it seem as if other people who are not with you are about to arrive. That would tend to "block" BOTH sides of the pew, to your right and to your left. So maybe the thing to do, in a church that is not particularly crowded, is to sit where you are most comfortable sitting, but to keep an eye on what is going on, and if it appears that the church will be full or near to full, to move over to the middle for the convenience of those who arrive just on time or a minute or two late.
It has nothing to do with ideology, and nothing to do with theology. We are talking about politeness here.
Why, pray tell, do you imagine women enjoy the "superficial and cheap imitation" of fellowship more than you/men-in-general?
For those who serve as lectors or leaders, our parish reserves an aisle spot with a sign on the back of that pew indicating that it is reserved. If the leader/lector wishes to sit with his or her family they just pass by the reserved seat and everyone in that pew just spreads out a little. Works great.
I sit on the end for three separate reasons, which I won't go into here. I don't make anyone"climb over" me. I get up, smile at them, and let them step into the pew. If anyone is miffed or aggravated that I don't give them the end seat, then perhaps they have charity issues themselves. And finally, I don't go to Mass for "community", I go to worship God. If I want fellowship, I'll hang out in the parish hall after Mass. As it is, the back slapping, yucking it up and socialization going on in the nave are proof positive of how few believe in the Real Presence....or these same folks would be in awed silence before the King of the Universe, not nattering on as though they were in a coffee shop. JMHO, YMMV.
I'm a regular Mass goer, but I neither sit at the end of a pew or in the middle of a pew. And it is very rare that anyone tries to take my seat.
Two years ago my then 87 year old mother collapsed in the middle of Mass and an ambulance had to be called, with her being carried out on a stretcher. After a trip to the ER, and many tests, all the ER came up with was dehydration. But because of this, and her advancing age ( now she's nearly 90) , I am skittish about taking her to Church. She gets confused as to what day of the week it is so if she doesn't realize it's a Sunday we don't tell her, as it would upset her if she felt she missed Mass. Although I do have a handicapped tag for our car, so we can park close to the church entrance, I am still concerned enough to check out all the conditions, such as whether it's raining or not and whether it will be sunlight or darkness upon leaving, If all the conditions are right ( I'm thinking of last August 15th when the sun was still shining in the evening) I will bring my mother to Mass. But it is really important to me to sit at the end of the pew with her, in case she collapses again. The older she gets, the more important that becomes to me. I understand your point, as not everyone who sits at the end has these concerns, but maybe an announcement could be made for everyone who is able to please move to the middle. Maybe a gentle prodding would separate those who truly need to sit at the end from those who just find it convenient. Just a suggestion.
Father,I too am one of those people! I sit at the end so I can more fully participate. I am 4'9" and if I am not at the end I can't see what is going on. To me that is essential to my participation. We sit in the second seat, left side of main aisle. Also, quite frequently we are Eucharistic ministers. Please don't judge. God bless
I sit at the end of the pew because I get claustrophobic if I don't. Some of us do have valid reasons. If someone wants to go in the pew, I stand up and move out of the way so they can go in.
I think the aisle-clinging is a US thing, not a Catholic thing. Our parish church in Tarchomin, Warsaw is tiny - for sure fewer than 200 can sit. People are always packed standing like sardines too. Old people get to Mass early for seats but I have never seen anyone, in any parish here, "cling" to the aisles like in my parish in the US. Everyone scoots over. Plus no bathroom facilities at all! XD The cry room/wiggly kid space = outside. AND, people regularly give up those coveted seats for pregnant women or women holding babies <3
I disagree. If you want to sit where you want to sit then get to mass early. It really doesn't hurt. I do this because I have a serious fear of being in the middle of something so I need to be on an end. There is nothing more irritating that someone coming in just before the priest and me having to move from my chosen seat. I step out into the aisle and let them in so that they don't have to trip over me.
We need god and church less and less, but I agree that we need community and a more centrist point of view. Can Sundays become the community days we need as a country and culture? Can we ditch the old book and start inclusively trying to listen and solve our local problems every week in the place of worship? I see that as the way forward and the way to pack the pew again.
Hard to believe we even have to discuss this. If I am going to mass to receive the body and blood of my Savior, I will sit on nails or stand on my head. Who is more welcoming than Jesus who gives us His body and blood? As I read this I pictured Jesus feeding thousands saying "move to the middle please. We want everyone to feel welcome."
Interesting article. I am an "end" sitter. I guess I have never seen someone sitting on the end as a Stop and do not enter sign...hmmm. The reasons I sit on the end are because I am divorced and my children are grown and have flown the coup....as they should. I enjoy Eucharistic adoration and would rather be praying before Mass....often praying that I am not distracted by the families struggling in the pews next to me, in front of me, in back of me, and the aging...a group I am rapidly joining...who greet everyone enthusiastically if often LOUDLY. This makes focus and prayer a little difficult. I don't wish to worship by myself, but all this activity seems to emphasize how easily I am distracted and seems to highlight that I am there by myself especially if I am squeezed between families or unwelcoming, if well meaning, parishioners. I do sit other places in the church...in the middle...when others are in need...canes, crutches, etc. When I sit on the "end", I see it as an opportunity to greet and assist others like myself.... single parents with children and those who look a little confused about the church etc. I try to help those around me by making sure they have orders of worship, bulletins, and hymnals. After Mass is concluded, I make a point of telling the people that sit next to me what a privilege it was to worship with them especially if I don't know them. However, I will try to take your critique to heart, and I will try to do things another way.
Food for thought:
Even though I will challenge my somewhat introverted self to move around a bit and try to become comfortable in other positions, I think the "take away" from this article may not be the position of our seating, but do we really have a welcoming spirit toward those with whom we worship?
At our parish, daily Mass at 7 A.M. finds most of the 30 to 40 Faithful from all over our part of town - it's one of the only 7 AM. Masses around, scattered front to back and mostly near or at the ends of the pews. We're not handicapped, but with the average age, like mine, over 70, you want to be able to retreat to the restroom aside the vestibule without it being too obvious. It's the same reason I always have an aisle seat on airplanes. We have a handicapped area, but most of us are not yet at that stage - and several will stay after Mass to meditate, so it isn't for a quick exit. As for welcoming, a smile and a hello, on Sundays, with kids in the family holding the doors open is nice enough. It's a Passionist parish, and one thing I hear from newcomers is that they come back for the homilies and the Passionist spirituality. On Sundays, we are usually at the end of a pew because on Sundays it is a young parish with families spread out over many of the pews and if you arrive later than five minutes before Mass, you end up on the side on the aisle.
Thank you, Fr. Bentz, for attending Masses without being the celebrant. That's one way to learn the liturgical experiences of the faithful. Your views and the diverse views of those commenting have resonated with me. For further insight, I recommend the book "Sundays in America" by Suzanne Shea (2009), in which she relates fifty visits to non-Catholic Christian churches across our country. She is quite perceptive and illuminating, visiting mega churches and small churches both.
The other day, I noticed in the bulletin of St. Agnes, Naples, Florida, the February 11, 2018, attendance of 7,796. In my parish of 5,500 families in suburban New York, I am often alone in the center of a pew that has space for nine. Some attendees do claim the end of the pew, but there is always an empty place nearby. On the commuter train in rush hour, I point to the empty cramped seat, say "Please," and my wish is always granted.
Of course, Father has a reserved spot, so his seat is good to go!
You are neglecting the rudeness of those who wait until one minute before Mass starts to show up or the ones who are perpetually late and slide in at the end, while shoving you in the claustrophobic middle of the pew. And, if there are those who want the "community" spirit of the church, then maybe THEY should sit in the middle, surrounded by their fellow parishioners.
I attended a Catholic church on vacation once in St. Pete's FL. Sunday Mass and there were LOADS of empty pews--the whole pew, end and middle! Some woman came up next to our pew and said, "Excuse me", so I "scootched" up to let her by. She became indignant and huffed away. A WHOLE church filled with empty seats--many of them end seats--but she had to have mine. I believe there are people in this world who just want to make a big issue about something unimportant.
If I were you, I would have moved to a different pew.
Overthought and a tad judgemental? I'm 5ft tall and find it difficult to see if the front pews are filled. I'm also a senior and find it difficult to move in and out of the pew. Try giving people the benefit of the doubt.
Wow, so many excuses and arguments for sitting at the end of the pew. When those people try to get to heaven, God will say I'm taking those who sit first in the center of the pew, even though they were elderly, infirm, with children, etc. All those others will have to wait a long time to enter ( because you were rude and selfish).
The excuse that you are elderly is false. You get ready for church at home, you drive or walk to church, you then walked into the church. You did all that and you were elderly.
However, for those who did automatically sit at the end of the pew without really thinking or knowing about the points brought out in the article, they will likely no longer initially sit at the end of the pew after reading the article.
LOL - you ask for it on this topic. In these days there are so many empty pews that it's usually not a problem of having to climb over people.
LOL - you ask for it on this topic. In these days there are so many empty pews that it's usually not a problem of having to climb over people.
Being old is the issue. We are still in the pews at least. But my big problem with this is there are so many other issues. But thanks for your vocation and don't sweat the small stuff. God Bless.
Being old is the issue. We are still in the pews at least. But my big problem with this is there are so many other issues. But thanks for your vocation and don't sweat the small stuff. God Bless.
Age is a number. Being old has nothing to do with sitting at the end or middle. Our 88 year old friend at church, polio victim who uses a cane to walk, sponsored my husband to become Catholic who is also "old"... Our friend refuses to be treated like an elderly, frail, handicapped person. She can work the congregation before and after Mass better than most young priests. Heck, she evangelizes in the city parks to the homeless while taking her cane.
Move to the middle of the pew but especially the "old". Others near you will receive many blessings from your witness, wisdom and example.


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"Yes, Bummers indeed… At least it's getting easier…! And yes, there have been weird physical symptoms.
"A couple of questions for you:
"Any way you could give an example of 'challenges to expand our values,' perhaps from your personal experience or the experience of someone you've heard from? I sense it's important and that something may have come into my awareness along these lines, but it escapes me."
A few examples of Values that might require Expanding for some of us…
"One of the defining characteristics of the shaman is a close relationship with animal and bird companions that includes the ability to borrow their forms. These relationships are part of a broader connectedness with all nature – with the spirit of trees and plants, of stone and mountains – that flows from the awareness that everything is alive, everything is ensouled, everything is related." — Robert Moss, Dreamgates, p. 72
Anyone being "victimized" by one of these violent Spring storms crossing the US? What Value do you place on your Relationship to the Weather, or to Climate? How Active are you in the campaign against Global Warming? How often do you commune with the Gods and Goddesses of Weather? Does that sound ridiculous to you?
I don't know how the violence in Europe is being covered by the media there, but in the US, it's all "How could those monsters do those things to us?" The US builds some 60-or-so percent of all the bombs and killing machines in the World. When we use those on the rest of the World, does the media ask "How could we be such monsters to do those things to those other people?"
" 'It's a difficult decision, the steady paycheck makes me feel secure and useful, and I expect it will be close to impossible to get health insurance because of my pre-existing condition. But I'm impatient to be doing those things that were important to me before my career pushed everything aside.'
"The outer journey for recognition became less and less important as I explored the inner terrain. My feminine voice became stronger as I developed the courage to let go of my reliance on linear mind. Then I was free to listen to dreams, images, and inner allies. These became my guides. When a woman reduces the emphasis on the outer heroic quest for self-definition, she is free to explore her images and her voice." –Maureen Murdock, The Heroine's Journey, p.10.
"Part of the calling of women as we move into the 21st century is to revive a spirituality of creativity that is not afraid of the strange beauty of the underwater world of the subconscious, and to help men out of the restricted and narrow world of provable and limited fact in which society has imprisoned them. My role as a feminist is not to compete with men in their world – that's too easy, and ultimately unproductive. My job is to live fully as a woman, enjoying the whole of myself and my place in the universe." –Madeleine L'Engle, "Shake the Universe," Ms magazine, Summer 1987, pp.182-5, quoted in Murdock op cit p.11.
"Although ecological values and holistic ideas can be imagined and are being articulated now, actual implementation is uncommon because such values are at odds with the prevailing patriarchal pattern. Ownership of natural resources by this or that individual, corporation, or state, and exploitation of the natural world are automatic corollaries of the patriarchal world view, which is still the norm for us." –Genia Haddon, Body Metaphors, p.109.
"This comes from the illusion that if others knew our hearts – who we truly are – they would not choose us. We must choose ourselves, and by that strength live our lives… In the future the word 'healing' … will not be related to this strange attachment we have to inertia, whereby we attempt to hold ourselves on one point lest we lose control and expand. Healing must go deeper. Healing will one day refer to the actual energetic process of transmutation, transformation, transcendence." –Chris Griscom, Ecstasy Is a New Frequency, pp.76-7.
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"Then when your reader quotes you with reference to taunts they have received, you write: 'An excellent test of how your very subtle growth is progressing will be your sense of Being Violated. Certainly not physically, but if you encounter Insults, Pay Attention.'
"Again, wondering if you could expand upon this, as in, Pay Attention to What? I appear to have been 'slighted' a few times recently, in ways that make it hard for me to know whether the person really meant to offend, whether is was my imagination or just my own defensiveness and/or projection of my own insecurities about myself onto what was said to me about me by others. So are the 'bad' qualities they are pointing out in me clues as to my rejected inner genius as you describe?"
Absolutely! I recall in one of Gay Hendricks's books he remarked that a participant in one of his workshops took every criticism he heard, and weighed it carefully to see if it was "useful" to him. It's handy that your attackers were ambiguous, because it doesn't have anything to do with them anyway, it's all between your Ego and your Genius, or at least between your Ego and your Self-Doubt. You could actually take the dictionary, and run through all of the adjectives, to see which of them raise your hackles when paired with "I am."
Aside from the fact that you should feel totally insulted to be called an adjective (I mean, how limiting! – you could at least be a verb, if you were going to limit your scope to conceiving of yourself as a part of speech), the greater your Resistance to any given adjective, the greater the likelihood that tracing that Resistance back to its origins (When was the first time that I can recall Resisting that appellation? What was going on? Why do you suppose I was in Resistance then? Of course I need to be Loving and Gentle with that poor fellow, maybe even Empathetic) will be useful, leading either to your Rejected Genius (Ixion), or to the Skills hidden beneath your Held Emotions (South Node), or at least to other Limiting Beliefs (Vesta).
Of course you can always run through a list of the adjectives associated with the Signs and Houses and Angles of your Ixion and South Node and Vesta, and even Orcus – one of the few times when supposedly "negative" attributes, or the "negative" side of "positive" attributes will be useful.
Anyplace where we try to constrain ourself to some languagable characteristic, we know we're stuck in an Archetype. We are Infinite. Of course, we're also all Petty – Both/And. But why dwell on our Pettiness, when we can dwell with our Infinitude. Definitely spend enough time with your Pettiness, in all its forms, to Let Go of the Emotional Baggage constellated around it. Fundamentalists, whether Religious or Scienterrific, want to Limit us to languagable Either/Or Wordings (not Beings) that don't Frighten them. Remember that a foundational tenet of their Beliefs is that Direct Communion with the Goddesshead – let alone identification with Her – is verboten; if it doesn't pass muster with their User's Guide, it's insanity, and quite possibly actionable, at a minimum medicable.
Those are dangerous people, you don't want to hang out with them. But wait. If we eschew Self-Judgment, won't we all be just clones of The Donald? Well, I think we've proven to ourselves that we're capable of Self-Judgment, even capable of Self-Examination. And the bottom-line difference, capable of Compassion. And capable of Curiosity. It's a good use for Curiosity – "I Wonder if I'm a poster child for that word that I have an unpleasant Reaction to?" If we then Change the Subject, that might be a good way to induce Time-Travel back to our original unpleasantness, perhaps even to the time that we swore an Oath (Orcus) that "I'll never be like that!"
It's a fantastic time to Take Full Responsibility (Pholus, Stationary 6am 26 March) to Make Decisions that Have Survival Value (Quaoar, Stationary 1pm 29 March), such as Decisions that Celebrate Love, especially Self-Love (Sappho, Stationary 5pm 29 March). I do believe that the denizens of this Planet are doomed until they figure out that they really need to Value above all the fact that "everything is alive, everything is ensouled, everything is related" (asteroid Hopi).

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dez 2018
KLEBSTOFF#11 is out now, yay! looks good, feels good.
aug 2018 (II)
in september i will participate in an art project in kitzscher/saxony which is based on drawings: watch out for HOME SICK HOME.
aug 2018
from august 13th till september 19th i will be part of ANONYMOUS DRAWINGS, an art exhibition taking place in berlin. nobody knows my contribution except for the organisers - strange! but fun. but strange. i sometimes feel the urge to go there and shout "i made this!".
jul 2018
i will be part of the next KLEBSTOFF MAGAZIN, your favourite stickermag - yay! watch out for the upcoming issue #porn.
mar 2018
today i made friends with SPREADSHIRT and opened a new shop there. need a new shirt? come over!
feb 2018
YESMAEM.DE is a new website for all my drawings - i'd like to do more of them. let's see what happens...


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Kendon Sorenson - Bull Elk Hunt
Attached are a few pics and a video link to my latest video.
My good friend and Co-worker Cory Price drew a limited entry bull elk tag on the Manti unit in 2015. He was kind enough to allow myself and the rest of the Sorenson Outdoor crew along to help him put his tag on mature bull. We spent the summer scouting and found a really nice bull we wanted to try for. We watched him right up to the night before the opening day. It was as if this bull turned into a ghost because once the hunt started we could not turn him up. We hunted hard for a week to try and locate him but had no luck in doing so. Cory ended up harvesting a respectable bull on the last night. It was a fun hunt enjoyed by all those involved. A week after the hunt ended we were up in the same general area we had last seen the Big bull we wanted. We found him grazing all alone in a meadow. Right out in the open! I swear it was like this guy had a calendar and knew when to disappear and when it was safe to come back out. Oh well. Hopefully he will be back around for the 2016 season! Enjoy a few pics and a video of the hunt.
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In a world where women are restricted by harsh gender roles and stereotypes, it is imperative for us to educate ourselves on the injustices women face and how these injustices are perpetuated in our society. The reality is books have the power to address these societal issues through an author's personal experiences and knowledge; and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie does just that in her book, "We Should All Be Feminists."
Adichie's personal experiences with blatant sexism are resonant and makes you truly understand the urgency for feminism. She recounts stories from both her childhood and adulthood that exemplify the instilling of harmful gender stereotypes and their persistence throughout her life. Her experiences and views on archaic gender roles are something many women can relate to. Adichie explains how gender roles normalize the subservience of women in our society. For example, Adichie conveys the antiquated belief that a woman's duty is to cook, clean, and stay at home is not due to any biological reason (although that would make misogynistic internet trolls ecstatic), but because women have been socialized to think that's their role.
Just as women have been socialized to think doing housework is their role, they have also been socialized to believe being powerful leaders isn't their role, but rather the role of men. And Adichie conveys this through the quote: "If we keep seeing only men as heads of corporations, it starts to seem 'natural' that only men should be heads of corporations." Adichie exposes gender for what it really is – a restrictive system that proceeds "to exclude and oppress one group." And she expresses that this inequality between genders is most evident when it comes to who occupies positions of power. Adichie uses the quote, "the higher you go, the fewer women there are." She explains that currently men rule the world, but that should no longer be acceptable. Adichie explains how we know for a fact men and women are equally as intelligent and capable, but our ideas of gender have not evolved to exemplify this.
Adichie recognizes that ultimately "We must raise our daughters differently. We must raise our sons differently," because "Culture does not make people. People make culture." She expresses that instead of perpetuating a constant cycle of gender inequality by teaching our girls to strive towards marriage, we need to teach them to strive towards a career and success in the same way we teach boys to. I love how Adichie explains not only the female experience with gender stereotypes, but also the male experience. From a very
young age, Adichie expresses that men are expected to hide their emotions for the sake of their masculinity. She explains that toxic masculinity causes boys to have fragile egos, but the worst part is women are taught to adhere to the fragility of men by shrinking themselves in their relationships, careers, and in family life. Adichie conveys in this book that even though people feel uncomfortable discussing gender, it is a conversation that needs to be had in order to generate change. We have to question why we teach women to compete for the attention of men. We have to question why femininity is seen as a weakness. We have to question why we make women "feel as though by being born female, they are already guilty of something." We have to question these beliefs, realize their effects, and eventually change them for the sake of future generations.
I'd have to say one of my favorite parts of this book is when Adichie discusses the animosity towards the word feminist. She talks specifically about the relationship between anger and feminism. The term "angry feminist" is pretty prevalent (I have definitely been labeled this many times) but Adichie expresses that women have every right to be angry with how oppressive gender is and she explains that "gender as it functions today is a grave injustice." Adichie also informs readers of the significance behind the word feminism despite its wrongfully negative connotation. She explains that not using the word to describe oneself "is to deny the specific and particular problem of gender." Adichie puts it perfectly when she explains that "for centuries, the world divided human beings into two groups and then proceeded to exclude and oppress one group. It is only fair that the solution to the problem should acknowledge that."
When I reflect upon this book, the first word that comes to mind is – unapologetic. Adichie is unapologetically female. She is able to encourage women to take pride in their femininity instead of feeling ashamed. Her words are everything I've ever wanted to say and more.
"I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femininity. And I want to be respected in all my femaleness. Because I deserve to be."


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Four Sisters and a Wedding
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Four sisters unite to stop their young brother's pending nuptials upon meeting his fiancée's demanding family, revealing long-simmering family issues.
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I am Jeff Clark. I am an Independent iOS developer with 16 years of Software Development experience with less than 2 years of Beginner's Mind experience. I am most importantly a Father of 2 and a Husband. See some details about my professional experience at my Stack Overflow Careers page.
I have been on and off (mostly off) blogging at this domain for nearly 10 years. I have been through many blogging platforms. I have hosted the site here in my house over a DSL connection on an AMD 900mhz server that I built, I did finally move to an actual web host and do not miss the whirr of all those fans and hard drives. Each time I have begun blogging again I have abandoned it. I think that this abandonment is due to a mix of talking to a vacuum and dealing with blogging platform friction.
Bringing me to the present day and my next attempt and next platform. I am still puzzling through what, exactly, the theme is going to be. I have spent the last 15 years creating software, the last 3 being a stay-at-home dad, and the last 2 1/2 years working on an app for the iOS platform. I promise I will not be creating a stay-at-home dad "mommy blog". Thus I am pretty sure that I will be blogging about programming and maybe eve some partially-informed technology punditry.


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The Polish Detective by Hania Allen
With BOOKMARK 2019 fast approaching I have another book review for you! The Polish Detective by Hania Allen is a crime fiction novel set in and around the city of Dundee. Published in 2018, the novel follows the story of Detective Sergeant Dania Gorska as she works to unravel the truth behind a series of … Continue reading The Polish Detective by Hania Allen
Sarah Maine's Woman of the Dunes
I am a big fan of anything Scottish legend and myth related, so when I found Sarah Maine's Woman of the Dunes among the books I was reviewing for BOOKMARK I was pretty excited. Woman of the Dunes is Maine's latest book, and its plot takes root in Scottish legend. Maine's book interweaves three different … Continue reading Sarah Maine's Woman of the Dunes
Spring by Ali Smith
I feel like I may be beginning to sound like the book addict I truly am, but like the novel I previously reviewed for the blog, Thunder Bay by Douglas Skelton, Spring by Ali Smith was un-put-downable. And this resulted in a bizarre need to carry the book on my person wherever I went, much … Continue reading Spring by Ali Smith
Reading is a universal passion
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Moe, Ford discuss internal trade, carbon tax
October 29, 2018 7:01 pm
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is in Toronto today for meetings with the Canada-India Business Council ahead of his mission to India in late November, and to discuss inter-provincial trade with Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
While in Toronto, Premier Moe will also be delivering a keynote speech at the Canada-India Business Council Diwali Gala.
Moe placed a focus on international trade while in Toronto ahead of his mission to India. Moe met with members of the Canada-India Business Council in Toronto. This included a roundtable with a number of executives that hold significant interests in both Canadian and Indian markets, as well as a keynote speech on Monday evening that Moe will be delivering to the Canada-India Business Council Diwali Gala, an event that will draw leading Canadian and Indian business figures.
India is a significant trade and export destination for a number of Saskatchewans key industries, Moe said. I am grateful for the opportunity to hear from business and industry representatives about the opportunities and challenges that exist in the Canadian trade relationship with India.
In 2017, Saskatchewan was Canadas top exporter to India, and India represented Saskatchewans third largest export market with a significant trade relationship that grew in value by 15 per cent between 2013 and 2017.
While at Queen's Park in Toronto, Premiers Moe and Ford touched on their shared opposition to the federal governments plan to impose a massive job-killing carbon tax on Ontario and Saskatchewan families and businesses.
Ford and Moe also discussed their shared commitment to reducing interprovincial trade barriers.
The two premiers announced a Memorandum of Understanding to begin discussions on lowering interprovincial barriers.
Saskatchewan and Ontario stand united in our fight against the carbon tax, Moe said. We also stand united in acknowledging the importance of the trade relationship between our provinces, and I am pleased to join Premier Ford to discuss how we can continue lowering interprovincial trade barriers.
This is what being open for business is all about, Ford said.
While the federal government dreams up new ways to tax you, were thinking about new ways to create jobs. I am so proud to have a partner like Premier Moe work with us to make new jobs, new investment and new growth a reality in both provinces. Were going to lead where Ottawa has failed and begin bilateral discussions to knock down our own interprovincial trade barriers. I look forward to working with other provinces to bring these trade barriers down.
According to a just-released report, Sizing Up Provincial Trade Barriers, from BMO Capital Markets, the impact from free interprovincial trade would cumulate over a decade to add as much as two per cent to national GDP, or nearly $50 billion in total. For Ontario alone, the net positive addition to output would build to a range of $15-$20 billion.


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'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands - Former finalist Kirsten Flipkens is back in the final at the Libéma Open, courtesy of a wild 7-5, 6-7(7), 6-4 win over rising Slovak Viktoria Kuzmova.
The 2013 runner-up in Den Bosch to Simona Halep had four match points in the second set, including three in the tiebreak, only to be stretched to a decider by the 20-year-old World No.81, and found herself trailing 4-1 in the deciding set.
After not winning a point in Kuzmova's first three service games of the final set, Flipkens pulled off an incredible comeback of her own, winning the last five games to book herself a spot in her fifth career WTA final on her fifth match point.
.@FlipperKF takes the decider and books her place in the @LibemaOpen final!
Seals the win over Kuzmova 7-5, 6-7(7), 6-4! pic.twitter.com/XAn0uMlcVB
— WTA (@WTA) June 16, 2018
Flipkens withstood 44 winners off of the Slovakian's racquet over the course of two hours and 36 minutes - nearly double her own total of 24 - but converted 6-of-12 break points she held in the encounter to secure a spot against Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic.
The Serb pulled off a similarly dramatic comeback against top seed and two-time champion CoCo Vandeweghe in the first semifinal, saving a match point to win in three sets.
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Specifically Read: Christ-likeness: Focus
Quality programming, facilities, and technology can attract people to your church. Dynamic preachers or leaders with charismatic personalities can draw people in. Spectacular children's and youth ministries especially appeal to families.
What a church offers can make a difference on people's impressions about the church and even the Lord. Offering what people want might get them there which then provides opportunity to point them to Jesus.
Yet, a church concerned about Christ-like character has to keep the focus on Christ, lifting Him up, not themselves. A subtle shift can occur in churches where the focus goes from Christ to themselves and what they have to offer. So much time and effort can get consumed with building bigger and better that leaders can soon put less and less attention to nurturing their own walks with the Lord. When that happens, it is so easy for spiritual heart disease to set in — pride, greed, jealousy. Attention gets focused on self and how we look, more than on the Lord.
The problem is not necessarily with the programming, facilities, technology, or personalities. God uses a variety of means to draw people to Himself. And, we should be concerned with the quality of what we do … that we are giving our best to the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31). But, for Him to get the glory, we need to keep the spotlight on Him.
Avoid that subtle shift from focusing on the Lord to yourself and what you offer as a church by maintaining the following:
Perspective: Programming, facilities, technology, and personalities are merely tools, not the main event or draw. The Lord is!
To Read: The Greatest Draw in Outreach
Priority: All we do must lead to developing fully devoted followers of Jesus who are growing more and more in love with Him, including what happens in our own lives, not merely numerical growth.
To Read: Loving God the Top Priority in Your Church?
Presence: Always make what you do about people sensing the presence of the Lord in your midst, not merely a great program, nice building, etc.
To Read: Is the Presence of the Lord is in This Place?
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Acupuncture and Family Stress
Stress is one of today's most common causes of problems and disease among people today. I don't think we even realize how much stress we are under as individuals or as families. Nor do I think we recognize what it is doing to us and our lives. Sure there was always stress, it is a basic component of our makeup. Without stress we would have died out as a species.
How can that be you are asking? Well if you are asking that question, you simply don't understand stress and the important role it plays in our survival. Please don't be insulted, as I mean no harm. It is just that we are so far removed from nature that we don't know any more what is natural and what is not.
Every person has an autonomic nervous system. This autonomic nervous system is divided into two parts – the sympathetic nervous system and the para-sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system controls those responses of our bodies that are not under our control. For example, flight or fight, pupil dilation in the dark, mouth watering when we are hungry or smell good food. The para-sympathetic nervous system controls systems while we are at rest. For example, digestion while resting, breathing while resting.
Stress and reaction to it fall under the purview of the sympathetic nervous system and is part of the fight or flight response system in our bodies. Basically it is a keep me alive warning system. What I mean by this is that we humans along with most animals have an early warning system built in, like when the hair on the back of your neck stands up or when you get the nervous feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know something is wrong. That is the natural reaction to stress. You then have to start processing that signal and decide whether you should stand and fight or run for your life (hence the term - fight or flight). Problem is we can't always discern what is real and what is only in our heads. The body does not know whether the attack is actual or not. The body does not know if the attack is from inside our brain or if someone is physically coming at us. It just senses stress and reacts.
What are the reactions? Our breathing speeds up and becomes more shallow, heart rate speeds up, digestion stops, our eyes dilate, elimination processes stop (so long as we are not in a sudden scare). In other words all non-essential functions for maintaining life stop and those needed for maintaining life go into overdrive.
In today's world we all live and work in very hectic and demanding times. Whether it comes from work or relationships or traffic, our reaction is the same, namely we get upset and perhaps get ready for a fight. We will protect ourselves from any perceived assaults.
One can only imagine, or perhaps you don't need to imagine what this does to our bodies and the people around us.
In my practice I like to use a parable that goes like this: Imagine you are the president. As president you are commander-in-chief and can call out the army to defend the mother land any time you wish. Well what do you think would happen to your army if you were constantly calling it out and sending it to the front to fight, only every time the army got there was no enemy in sight. They would wear out and get very tired of this and perhaps even get angry at you, the president. Well I tell my patients, you are the both the president and the country all in one. Every time you get upset or stressed you are calling out the army. The army is your nervous system and stress is your early warning system. If you keep calling out the troops because your early warning system is constantly being activated, what do you think the result will be?
Now just think how all of this is affecting your job, your family and even your own health. Everyone of those things will suffer and deteriorate. Eventually one could start to lose these things, some never to return. It is time to start reconnecting with what is really important in life, what we should allow to affect our lives. We all have the power to change we just have to have the will. It is the responsibility of changing that we don't seem to want. We don't want to do anything that takes effort anymore. We are so used to instant gratification and if we don't get it, well then….
At Wholistic Family Healthcare we are all about taking the time to heal. Healing takes time, there are no two ways about it. We can help you slow down, we can help you heal, we can help you take stress out of your life. You just have to be willing to make the changes necessary and then you can heal. We are the helpers, we are the healers, but we can't make you do anything - that is your job. Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and massage therapy are the tools we use to help you heal.
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Method and device for operating a laser system with wavelength selection
The method and device for regulating the emission of a laser system provides the capability to determine the most suitable wavelength for the respective application using a wavelength-selecting element 4 arranged inside the laser transmitter 1; the returning part 6 of this emitted beam 5 in this case passes to the laser receiver 8 of the system and is used for setting the wavelength-selecting element.
Publication number: EP0065153A3 | Search similar patents
Seeding of a gas laser with incoherent light for frequency stabilisation
A laser arrangement exhibits a laser rod or a laser tube (3) as well as a high-voltage connection (19) for generating the laser beam. This laser arrangement has, in addition to the high-voltage connection, at least one electromagnetic radiation source (25) in the region of the laser rod or laser tube, which is provided for initiating the laser. The laser exhibits the special function that it can be initiated by means of additional radiation source. Essential features are: initiation by action of external electromagnetic radiation source, for example light, x-rays, microwaves or other electromagnetic waves. What is more, the laser exhibits the special feature that in the case of a so-called mixed-light, white-light or mixed-frequency laser or maser, what is emitted in the emission of the laser or also maser is not the full spectrum but only the radiation excited by the additional radiation source. Thus it is now possible, without external mechanisms or special optics, to emit and to change only a quite definite wavelength.
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Laser machining system and laser machining method
This laser machining system has a laser oscillator (2), a laser machining head (3), and a reflection unit (4). The laser oscillator (2) outputs a laser light (1). The laser machining head (3) concentrates the laser light (1) using a first optical member, and emits said light. The reflection unit (4) has a reflection member, which reflects the laser light (1) emitted from the laser machining head (3), and irradiates a work piece (8) with the laser light (1) reflected by the reflection member.
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Laser source, particularly for industrial processes
A laser source comprising a laser beam generating unit (2), including one or more diode laser sources (20), for generating a first laser beam and an optical amplification unit (6), including at least one amplificator module (60) adapted to be pumped with laser light derived from said first laser beam emitted by said generating unit (2) and to emit a second laser beam at its output having a higher beam quality and a lower power value with respect to said first laser beam coming from said generating unit (2). Between said generating unit (2) and said optical amplification unit (6) there is interposed a laser beam shifting and addressing optical unit (4) which includes an optical path selector device (43), adapted to direct said first laser beam coming from said generating unit (2) selectively towards a first optical line (44), for emission of a laser beam having a relatively higher power value and a relatively lower quality at a first outlet (U1) of said laser source (1) or towards a second optical line (45), for generating the emission of the laser beam having a relatively lower power value and a relatively higher quality at a second outlet (U2) of said laser source (1).
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Diffraction free arrangement
Arrangements are disclosed for generating a well defined traveling wave beam substantially unaffected by diffractive spreading. In different embodiments, the beam can be an electromagnetic wave, particle beam, a transverse beam, a longitudinal beam such as an acoustic beam, or any type of beam to which the Helmholtz generalized wave equation is applicable. Pursuant to the teachings herein, a beam is generated having a transverse dependence of a Bessel function, and a longitudinal dependence which is entirely in phaser form, which results in a beam having a substantial depth of field which is substantially unaffected by diffractive spreading. In first and second disclosed embodiments respectively, optical and acoustical beams are generated by placing a circular annular source of the beam in the focal plane of a focussing means, which results in the generation of a well defined beam thereby because the far field intensity pattern of an object is the Fourier transform thereof, and the Fourier transform of a Bessel function is a circular function. In a third disclosed embodiment, a microwave beam is generated by transmitting a coherent microwave beam sequentially through a phase modulator, having a periodic stop function pattern, and a spatial filter, whose transmittance is the modulus of the Bessel function, to generate a microwave beam having a transverse Bessel function profile.More specifically, several embodiments are disclosed of an integrated optical laser cavity and an integrated microwave maser cavity for increasing the efficiency of production of the laser or maser beam. The integrated laser and maser cavities are designed to generate directly from their own gain medium a Bessel-mode diffraction-free beam.This patent application is a continuation-in-part application of Ser. No. 915,187, filed Oct. 3, 1986 for DIFFRACTION FREE ARRANGEMENT, which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein.
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Atomic frequency standard based on coherent state preparation
An atomic frequency standard based on coherent microwave emission from an ensemble of hydrogen or alkali metal atoms at their ground state hyperfine frequency. Hydrogen or alkali metal atoms are prepared in a coherent state by means of a radiation field resonant with the atoms at their hyperfine frequency prior to their entering into the emission region. The coherent microwave radiation emission results from the phenomenon of stimulated emission of radiation in a storage bulb placed in a cavity tuned to the hyperfine frequency. Because the atoms enter the cavity already prepared in a coherent state, radiation is emitted without threshold regarding the atomic flux or the cavity quality factor. The atoms emit their energy at their natural frequency perturbed only slightly by secondary effects such as spin exchange collisions, wall collisions and second order cavity pulling.
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Laser electric power generator
A laser electric power generator includes a powerful dye laser with pumping system coupled with an aluminium chamber (4) connected with fibre optic rods (6) to a vacuum glass assembly (7) wherein cone shaped fiber optic internal reflectors (9) emit photons on a photo diodes and the photo diodes produce electrical energy.
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Optical maser
1. An optical maser comprisingA. an optical cavity formed from a wafer of gallium arsenide having first and second contiguous p and n type regions with resistivities in the range 10.sup.-3 to 10.sup.-1 ohm-centimeter, said p region being centrally located and having an area less than the area of said n region, the surfaces of said n region remote from and opposite said p region being parallel to said p region and optically flat,B. a first metallic layer secured directly to the n region of said wafer on the surface remote from said p region, said first metallic layer being in ohmic contact with said n region and surrounding the optically flat portion of said n region,C. a second metallic layer secured directly to the p region of said wafer and being in ohmic contact therewith,D. first and second electrodes attached to said first and second metallic layers respectively, andE. means for producing a current through said optical cavity having a direction of flow from the p to the n region and having a magnitude sufficient to produce stimulated emission, coherent radiation being emitted from the optically flat portion of the n region of said gallium arsenide wafer in a direction perpendicular to the boundary between said contiguous p and n regions.
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Organic laser system and method for modifying the emission wavelength of the laser system
The invention relates to a laser system (8) in which each amplification element (20) is a solid medium comprising at least a first layer (24) having a thickness (e1) lower than 100 ?m, wherein the molecules suitable for emitting light radiation of each amplification element (20) form an organic gain medium (22) contained in the first layer (24) of the amplification element (20).
Publication number: WO2013189811A1 | Search similar patents
Niobate maser materials and devices made therefrom
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Holographic technique for extreme microcircuitry size reduction
A method of producing collimated x-radiation by suitably subjecting metallic ions in the presence of lower Z ions to a pulse of laser energy from a conventional laser. An improvement on said conventional laser in order to increase the reliability of production of said collimated x-radiation. An alternative improvement on said conventional laser for similar improvement of said collimated x-radiation. An example of the application of the use of said collimated x-radiation to the art of producing micro-circuitry.RELATED APPLICATIONSThis is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 08/175,102, filed Dec. 29, 1993, by the same inventor. This application and the parent application are unassigned. The parent application is now U.S. Pat. No. 5,404,364, issued on Apr. 4, 1995.
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From memory foam mattresses to custom pillows, it seems like every category of bedding is getting an upgrade these days. The latest product to make a name for itself: the weighted blanket.
Chances are you've heard friends or family discussing them, or maybe even saw someone receive one as a gift this past holiday season. But while weighted blankets have exploded in popularity in recent years, this innovative product isn't necessarily new — it's long been used in the special needs community, helping individuals on the autism spectrum, among other conditions. Still, it wasn't until companies like Gravity Blanket brought their flagship designs to the broader public that people began thinking of it not as a niche medical device, but a general sleep aid.
Want to learn what all the hype is about? Here's everything you need to know when it comes to weighted blankets, from their many benefits to how you can find one that perfectly complements your sleeping style.
What is a weighted blanket?
The weighted blanket's popularity primarily comes from its promise to reduce anxiety and promote better sleep. It's more or less exactly what you'd expect: a blanket filled with small objects such as pellets, discs or beads of polypropylene plastic or glass, giving it an added weight that gently hugs the user. Some blend a softer material, like cotton, with the weights to maintain a more traditional duvet feel. Adult weighted blankets range from around 10 to 30 pounds, though lighter options for children exist as well. (Weighted blankets are not recommended for infants.)
A weighted blanket is typically sized to an individual, meaning it won't necessarily replace your existing comforter. The blanket's goal is to apply soft, even pressure to your body, which is more effective when it fits you snugly. But weighted blankets also exist in sizes that match typical mattresses, if that's what you're looking for.
Though weighted blankets are usually one piece, others come apart, with an inner, weighted layer and a soft outer cover. Both components are usually washable, and a cover offers more flexibility when it comes to style and color. The cover also dries more quickly than the all-in-one blanket.
What are the benefits of a weighted blanket?
While weighted blankets can benefit anyone, they're especially useful for fitful sleepers. The blanket gently presses on the user, keeping them still and supported until morning. This soothing pressure reduces cortisol, the human body's main stress hormone, and encourages production of serotonin, a hormone associated with feelings of happiness and well-being.
According to one study, the "deep touch pressure" offered by the blanket "gives subjects the feelings of safety, relaxation and comfort." Other studies examining the use of weighted blankets found similar results, with the majority of respondents reporting lower anxiety.
Weighted blankets can also alleviate symptoms in people suffering from insomnia, chronic pain conditions or restless leg syndrome. They're good for deeper psychological reasons, too, with potential benefits for those suffering from depression and, as previously mentioned, autism.
How should you choose your own weighted blanket?
When it comes to finding your own weighted blanket, there are several factors to consider. First, you want a blanket that's roughly 10 percent of your body weight. For example, for someone who weighs 150 pounds, a 15-pound blanket would be best. If you fall in between the standard weights of blankets, it's better to choose the heavier option.
Weighted blankets come in many different types of fabric, just like any other. Make sure you choose a fabric that you like, and, if you have sensory issues, won't cause irritation. The same goes for the blanket's filling: A blend of beads and cotton will feel more traditional, while a filling entirely of beads or discs will be a more intense, closer experience.
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What Are The Best Trunk Bike Racks? – 2019 Edition
It is the harsh truth for every bike rider – roof rack stands and roof racks for bikes cost a fortune. Without a doubt, this is an important decision to make, since spending a fortune on a low-quality rack can easily turn into a disaster.
Having a high-quality trunk bike rack is extremely important. A rack will allow you to carry the bike around without any troubles, and the really great ones are easy to mount to your vehicle.
The most promising and at the same time affordable manufacturers of quality bike racks are: Thule, Saris, Allen Sports, Yakima, SportsRack, ProRack, etc. But, if you were wondering which bike racks are trending in 2018, here is a list of the top 7 racks you should definitely consider.
Page Contents
- Allen Sports Deluxe Trunk Mount Bike Rack
- Pros
- Cons
- Hollywood Racks F4 Heavy-Duty 4 Bike Rack
- Pros
- Cons
- Saris 805 2 Bike Rack Trunk
- Pros
- Cons
- Yakima SuperJoe Pro 3-Bike Rack
- Pros
- Cons
- Thule 9001 Raceway 2 Bike Rear Mounted Bike Rack
- Pros
- Cons
- SportRack 3-Bike Anti-Sway Trunk Mount Bike Rack
- Pros
- Cons
- Swagman 2-Bike RV Bumper Rack
- Pros
- Cons
- What Is a Bike Rack?
- What Is The First Thing to Look For When Choosing a Bike Rack?
- What Can Go Wrong If You Choose the Wrong Bike Rack?
- What Security Issues Am I Facing?
- What are the different types of bike racks?
- Should I choose a roof rack or a rear rack?
- How Long Does The Installation Take?
Allen Sports Deluxe Trunk Mount Bike Rack
The first choice for a mount bike rack this year is the Allen Sports Deluxe Bike Rack. This rack is highly affordable and made to fit most SUV's, sedans, and minivans.
- Highly competitive price
- Made from durable and high-quality materials
- Lightweight and pre-assembled
- No locking system
- Limited clearance with the size of the frame
Allen Sports Deluxe Trunk Mount Bike Rack fits one or two bikes and is fully made of aluminum. This makes it very easy to tuck away, and very lightweight, which of course eases the installation process. In fact, the entire installation should take 10 minutes of your time, since the product already comes fully assembled.
Straps are included in the package, making it possible for you to give your bikes complete stability. All sides are cushioned to prevent any damage to the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks F4 Heavy-Duty 4 Bike Rack
The Hollywood Racks F4 Heavy-Duty 4-Bike Rack is one of the top choices of bike lovers, and for many reasons. It is meant to carry a bigger load of bikes, and is the perfect choice for a family set.
- Easily adjustable
- Fits a variety of vehicles
- The product folds flat and is easy to store
- Comes fully pre-assembled
- Incompatible with some vehicles
- No locking system
If you were looking to find a rack that fits all your family's bikes, this is it! The Hollywood Racks F4 Heavy-Duty 4-Bike Rack has an extra heavy-duty tubing made of steel, dual-positioning system, and various straps. Starting from the integrated strap to tie down, to the extra straps for the sides, the package allows you to keep all bikes and the vehicle completely safe during the drive.
This rack can fit on SUVs, minivans, and sedans, and comes pre-assembled for your convenience. It is without a doubt the strongest bicycle rack on the current market, specifically created for heavy-duty load.
Saris 805 2 Bike Rack Trunk
The Saris 805 2-Bike rack is made of 100% recyclable material. The injection-molded plastic used in the production is not like that cheap plastic that may crack in extreme temperatures. Even though it is recyclable, it has high duration and is non-rustable.
- No assembly required
- Made of 100% recyclable plastic
- Holds up to 70lbs
- No security features
- Screw failure is a common issue
The soft straps that are created to hold the two bikes you can place on this rack are made of rubber, and are extremely powerful in keeping them intact. When you are driving around in your vehicles with your bike or bikes placed on the Saris 805 Bike Rack Trunk, you don't have to worry that they will bounce and damage the car.
The carrier is adjustable to the vehicle and very easy to place. Its materials are recyclable, but among the most durative you can find in bike racks.
Yakima SuperJoe Pro 3-Bike Rack
The Yakima SuperJoe Pro 3-Bike Rack is designed to carry up to 3 bikes without doing damage to your vehicle. It is optimized to provide more stability on a truck, and is made of a sturdy steel construction.
- Compatible with many vehicles
- High-quality materials allow for long duration of the rack
- Is made with StableCradles that keep the bike firm in place
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Arms do not fold away when you are not using the rack
Featuring a Quick Trigger II hub system, this bike rack is very easy to install. The product contains oversized feet that are padded, as well as buckles coated with metal – all with the goal to keep the vehicle protected from damage.
The Planet Payback Initiative strives to consume a limited amount of energy and create less waste. This is the goal of Yakima – to use recycled content to save the environment. All plastic and steel parts on the products are recyclable, including this rack.
The StableCradles integrated into the rack keep the bike protected and firmly in place. Its narrow arm design can fit a solid variety of bike frames, and you will find integrated bottle openers.
Thule 9001 Raceway 2 Bike Rear Mounted Bike Rack
The Thule 9001 Raceway 2-bike carrier is more than a tool you can use to carry two bikes at once. This rack supplies a very strong and stable storage, and you don't need to install a hitch receiver to enjoy this advantage.
- Extremely easy to mount
- Safe for the vehicle
- Has the patented technology FitDial
- Adjusting the support arms' angle may be hard with a second bike of different size
This product has the Thule's patented technology FitDial. This means that the rack is very easy and fast to install, and fits a very wide range of vehicles. All you have to do to fit the carrier to the trunk is to lift the release lever, open the frame position, and lock the bike into the desired place.
The pads are molded and made of rubber, which provides a stronghold and protects both items from scratching. The bike arms can be folded vertically, against the carrier's body for more convenient placing and storage.
The product comes with a lockable cable you can use to secure the bike, as well as carrier locks to the vehicles and cable connections.
Read this review of the product for more detailed information.
SportRack 3-Bike Anti-Sway Trunk Mount Bike Rack
Do you want to transport several bikes safely, without scratching your vehicle? The SportRack 3-Bike Anti-Sway bike rack is compatible with bikes of all sizes and frames, and is very easy to mount.
- Easy to set up
- Dual support arms
- Anti-sway stability that prevents any contact or scratching
- Straps can make it difficult to mount the bike
As the name suggests, this rack allows you to carry 1, 2, or 3 bicycles, and keep both your bikes and the vehicles unharmed.
The rack uses a hub system that secures the bikes, and is foldable for storage. The soft anti-sway cradles are combined with dual support arms and are made of rubber, making it possible for you to mount and carry the bikes without damaging the paint of the vehicle or the bikes themselves.
This carrier has six straps that are adjustable and used to attach the rack to the trunk.
Swagman 2-Bike RV Bumper Rack
Are you often travelling and need a hitch to transport your bike from one place to another on the back of your RV? This bumper rack allows you to transport up to two bikes on a camper trailer or an RV.
- Highly durable material
- Powder coating helps resist corrosion
- Supports various frames, sizes, and wheels
- Only one of the racks has a vertical extension
- Maximum of 30lbs per bike
The Swagman bumper rack is made of high-quality materials – a steel construction that is powder-coated to resist corrosion, and a black paint finish that looks great on any RV. It can transport up to 2 bicycles that are maximum 30lb. each.
U-Bolts are provided, allowing you to secure the steel.
What Is a Bike Rack?
A bike rack is a very helpful tool for transporting bicycle/bicycles with your vehicle. All you have to do is install a rack, and secure the bikes on it. With a bike rack, you can carry your bikes wherever you need to.
What Is The First Thing to Look For When Choosing a Bike Rack?
The first thing to look for when choosing a bike rack is whether it fits on your car. If it is not compatible with your vehicle, the price and quality won't really matter.
Most racks producers share a list of cars that are compatible with the product. You may also be able to get your hands on a catalog of all accessory products, and see how to attach the rack to your vehicle. However, before you invest your money in a rack, you should make sure that that rack will fit your vehicle.
If you cannot find this information in the description, contact the dealer and ask them.
What Can Go Wrong If You Choose the Wrong Bike Rack?
There are several scenarios that could happen if you choose the wrong bike rack:
- The rack cannot fit on your vehicle
- The rack constantly falls off the vehicle
- Bicycles scratch the car or are damaged in the transport
- Bicycles fall off the rack while driving
- The fumes from the car melt the tires of the bike
- One of the rims is mangled and the wheel drags along
What Security Issues Am I Facing?
Most bike racks come with security issues. For some racks, you can purchase separate locks that consist of a cable that has rubber disks on its ends. However, most cyclists believe that locks won't prevent a thief from taking your bike rack, but can slow them down.
Security is an issue with every bike rack, so we recommend that you never leave your bikes unattended on the rack for an extended period of time. The cables can be cut, and many don't even have such security options.
What are the different types of bike racks?
There are two main types of bike racks: roof and read. The rear-mount racks are more affordable, easier to install, fitting to a broader variety of vehicles, and therefore, much more popular.
Should I choose a roof rack or a rear rack?
There isn't such a thing as a perfect rack. A rack can have all the features you need, but not be compatible with your vehicle. Another rack may be great, but too expensive for you. But, if you are asking yourself which type of rack to choose, you should consider all factors.
Roof-mount tracks are recommended to those who want to carry a larger equipment.
If you do not need to carry a larger equipment and want to transport your bicycles on regular basis, you may want to think twice about choosing a roof rack. If you have a tall vehicle, you will find it exhausting to lift the bikes over the head, and the mounting can be very tricky. In addition, roof racks only allow you to carry one or two bikes, while rear-racks can be used to carry more.
How Long Does The Installation Take?
This will, of course, depend on the type of rack you are purchasing. Some can be installed in minutes because they come fully assembled, others come partially assembled, and there are some that you need to assemble on your own.
Depending on the bike rack you choose, the installation process can take minutes or hours.
Of course, there is also the matter of style. As soon as you find a good quality bike rack, you can focus on which looks good when mounted on the vehicle. With so many companies producing bike racks, the competition has become huge. As a result, most of the quality companies have produced and mastered a variety of designs.
When you have a good rack to transport your bike, there is no limit as to where you can take it. This selection of bike racks is not only an affordable, but a very helpful way to transfer your gear safely and start a new biking adventure.


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