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There is a place of peace set amongst coconut palms above a crescent-shaped beach by the brilliant turquoise sea. This place is Amanpuri, on Thailand's jade-green island of Phuket, where nature and culture harmoniously merge, yielding a pure tranquillity where less means more and luxury is found in graciousness.
The Resort
Amanpuri embodies the inner spirit of Thai culture while allowing nature to reign supreme. The natural beauty combined with sincere warmth and a genuine soul allows for complete rejuvenation.
'Amanpuri' translated from Sanskrit as 'place of peace' was opened in 1988, the firstborn to the Aman 'family'. This tranquil prodigy has pride of place on Phuket in a secluded natural coconut grove on a peninsula leading down to a soft, crescent shaped beach overlooking the mesmerizing turquoise Andaman Sea. Amanpuri continues to evolve with a peaceful purity, which is reflected in its gracious service, and the sympathetic construction of its pavilions, villas, and stylish midnight-blue pools.


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Portland Business Journal Honors Five Young alumni
January 14, 2013
Each year, the Portland Business Journal recognizes 40 overachievers under the age of 40.
The 2013 list includes five Lewis & Clark alumni, each of whom is expected to have a big impact on Oregon and southwest Washington in the years ahead:
- Amber Case B.A. '08
- Joshua Husbands J.D. '99
- Thomas (Zeke) Smith B.A. '96
- Geoff Tichenor J.D. '04
- Ken Westin B.A. '99
For the complete list, visit the Portland Business Journal.

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Cynthia Vespia, a Veteran to Mike Angley's Blog, Returns for a Second Visit
MA: It's always fun to have authors make return visits to my blog, and today I am joined by one such previous guest, Cynthia Vespia. Cynthia first posted with me on January 8, 2010, and you can read her original post here: Cynthia Vespia, Demon Hunter Author, Guests with Mike Angley.
Cynthia's first novel, a medieval fiction entitled The Crescent (iUniverse) was published in August 2005. The novel was unanimously praised as "an engaging, descriptive read" which prompted a sell-out at Borders Bookstore in less than one hour during the first official autograph signing.
In 2009 she released Demon Hunter: The Chosen One (AspenMountainPress.com) which quickly reached number 3 on the Fictionwise.com bestseller list. The success of Demon Hunter was followed up by the sequel, Demon Hunter 2: Seek & Destroy which takes the characters and the reader on a journey that begins on the high seas and ends in Hell. Both novels (published in e-book format) were nominated for Best Series in 2009 by LRC Cafe.
Cynthia's latest release returns to the contemporary side of thrillers but still contains that special "twist" that her novels are fast becoming known for. Life, Death, and Back (WeavingDreamsPublishing) delves into the paranormal when a man's life is tragically cut short and he remains on Earth in the spiritual form to tie up loose ends.
Welcome back, Cynthia, and congratulations on your new release. Tell us a little more about you and what drives you to write.
CV: I believe we are all born with an innate talent and desire, something that drives us above anything else. Whether we develop and pursue that talent is up to us in the end. I've been interested in writing since I was a little girl and I'm fortunate enough to have realized my dream of publication. Most people never ever see their dreams realized. Sometimes life becomes what happens to you while you're busy making plans. That is why my new release Life, Death, and Back is so special to me.
MA: And you mean it just released, as in two days ago, I believe! What do you enjoy most about the writing experience?
CV: Story telling. I like the escape novels bring. Creating worlds, characters, it's always juiced me. I used to read alot as a kid and I loved the way writers like Piers Anthony, Robert E Howard, and C.S. Lewis used to draw me in to their stories. It's been a passion of mine for years.
MA: You have to tell us all about Life, Death and Back.
CV: In the wake of his death Bryan Caleb begins to realize how precious living is and how much he'd taken for granted. Now he has unfinished business. In exchange for more time on Earth, Bryan has been granted guardianship. Even as he struggles with his own mortality Bryan must find the compassion within himself to help guide Lisa Zane, an emotionally and spiritually drained young girl, through her troubled life to find her true purpose. For it is only with Lisa's help that Bryan can rescue his very own son from the life of crime he has fallen into before Kriticos Caleb's fate mirrors his father's…in death.
Life, Death, and Back was written in the spirit of all classic thrillers and suspense novels, but it carries with it crossover appeal. The phenomena of ghosts and angels is a widely discussed topic spreading to many channels. There are many who have seen and experienced things not completely explainable. This novel is intended for them as well.
MA: How risky was it for you to develop your protagonists' character?
CV: Usually when writing a contemporary thriller you can push the boundaries but it needs to stay based in reality otherwise you lose your audience. But I had alot of freedom in the development of Bryan Caleb because you tell me how someone who comes back from the dead is going to act! It did present a challenge though. I wanted Bryan to be ethereal but remain emotional at the same time. Without emotion you can't drive the story and Bryan needed to draw from his heart and soul to take on some of the obstacles that I put in his path.
MA: I like obstacles. They make thrillers…well…thrilling! What makes Bryan "tick?"
CV: Bryan's a guy who's had a blessed life but it has been cut short so he's pretty bitter about it. He's caught between worlds unable to contact his loved ones and presented with a task of helping this troubled girl Lisa Zane get out of the trouble and danger she's found herself in. So his current predicament represents both strengths and weaknesses at the same time.
MA: So who is the main character that torments Bryan? Who's the bad guy?
CV: I have my antagonists such as Cyrus Houston the criminal mastermind holding Lisa against her will. And also Kriticos Caleb, Bryan's own son, who poses a very real threat and detriment to Bryan's causes. But I'd say the nemesis in Life, Death, and Back is really Bryan's ability to cope with everything that is being presented to him. From being tragically killed and walking the second plane as a ghost to being resurrected and having to relearn life skills, it's all alot for one man to deal with…how does he do it? Well you'll have to pick up your copy to find out!
MA: How did you come up with the idea for the story?
CV: The idea to write Life, Death, and Back came from a need to delve into the mysteries of death and the afterlife. At an early age I had to overcome some tough losses to my immediate family. Dealing with such tragedy sticks with you, it becomes part of your soul, and is probably reflective in this story. The novel is a fast-paced thrill ride that asks and answers alot of questions. How will we be remembered? Who will we leave behind? What is our legacy? And most importantly how can we make a difference while we still live? Not often in life do we get second chances. We make our mistakes and must continue on, hopefully a little wiser having learned from the experience.
MA: Some lofty questions, indeed! What are your future writing plans? Any new ideas?
CV: I have many. At the moment I'm seeking a home for my suspense novel Lucky Sevens which captures the spirit of my hometown Las Vegas and focuses on the raw human emotions unique to the people who live, work, and play there. In correlation with that I'm going to be focusing on more contemporary thrillers and suspense novels…and as always they will be real life situations you could find yourself in but hope to God you never do.
MA: Will you continue to feature the same protagonist in future stories? Will any other characters migrate over to future books?
CV: That's an interesting question and I'm filing it into my subconscious right this minute. I can't really say what the future will hold except that I will continue to bring you more exciting reads so stay connected via my website. By the way, Life, Death, and Back is available through WeavingDreamsPublishing.com and your local retailer. Look for me on Facebook and Twitter.
MA: Thanks, Cynthia. Folks – visit Cynthia's website for more information about her and her stories: http://www.cynthiavespia.com/


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OMB's Laggard Transparency Record
On Monday, I wrote about the rapidly growing movement to replace the Office of Management and Budget with a different coordinator for standardized publication of government spending data. Why? Because the OMB hasn't been standardizing and publishing data about government spending. That's why.
Yesterday, Kaitlin Lee posted a three‐part indictment of the OMB on the Sunlight Foundation blog, called "OMB's Commitment to Data Quality: Too Little, Too Late." Lee is deeply knowledgeable in this area and extraordinarily patient with the data problems the government throws at her. Credit what you read in her blog post.
(See also the Data Transparency Coalition's rebuttal of OMB controller Danny Werfel, who appears to be guiding the Obama administration toward opposition to spending data transparency.)
The drumbeat for better data is growing louder, it's pan‐ideological, and it's non‐partisan. Will the OMB preempt the DATA Act by moving forward with real data reforms, or will Congress preempt the OMB's role?


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Less than frigid Super Bowl means hot ticket market
- Brokers say early in the week people were calling to sell tickets%3B now they want to buy.
- An %24800 face-value ticket is going for as much as %242%2C000 now.
NEW YORK – Like the weather forecast for Super Bowl XLVIII (kickoff temperature Sunday in the low to mid 40s), prices for tickets to the game on the resale market have taken a turn for the better in the eyes of brokers.
That means the prices have gone up.
It was only Monday that Lance Patania, president/CEO of Prominent Tickets of Glen Rock, N.J., said his firm was offering $800 face-value tickets in the upper end zones at MetLife Stadium for $1,200. He said he never had seen resale prices for Super Bowl tickets "this cheap this early" compared to face value.
Patania gave a different report Saturday afternoon.
"Well, the market's up. ... With a nice warm front coming up, there's no question about it. The prices are going north as we speak," said Patania.
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"The week was really stagnant. It was a reasonable ticket (price) all week long. ... If I had just enough willpower to buy more seats yesterday or the day before, we could have been sitting on a lot of seats at cheap numbers, because at that point it was a cheap ticket. Now, as we speak, it's skyrocketed to $2,000 right now (for an $800 face value)."
The improved weather forecast has been a huge factor.
"That's what drove the market," said Patania. "That and everybody is in town now. ... Most of the time, you see people in town on Thursday. For whatever the reason, this year it didn't really get packed until yesterday."
He said most visitors come with tickets they plan to use to attend the game. But he said the tickets were still changing hands. He said that between Saturday morning and afternoon about 600 seats moved off the resale marketplace.
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And some are still looking for tickets. "You go up and down Broadway tonight and you will see people's hands in the air looking for seats," said Patania.
Patania said that early in the week people calling his firm to sell tickets outnumbered buyers by 2-1.
"Now, at this juncture … there are a lot more people looking for tickets than looking to sell tickets," he said. "My phone is not ringing (with people wanting) to sell tickets. There are inquiries to buy."
James Dizoglio of Jimmy D's Ticket, a national broker who operates out of Miami and Boston, also said resale prices had rebounded from early in the week.
"It's just a dynamic market on the tickets. I think it's going to be over $3,200, probably tomorrow maybe $3,500 for an average get-in" of $800, said Dizoglio. As he spoke Saturday afternoon he said the price was at about $2,200.
"The middle of week is what we call a hiccup, and that was the bottom of the hiccup," Dizoglio said of the soft market earlier in the week. "It went up a thousand since yesterday, and I believe it will go up another thousand by tomorrow."
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In the years leading up to this Super Bowl, it was anticipated having it in the New York metropolitan region would make it a high-priced market for tickets.
"If just millionaires alone decided to buy a ticket, there's not going to be any tickets left (on the resale market)," said Dizoglio.
"Right now there's only 1,200 (tickets out of an estimated 79,000 total for the stadium) on the market place, and by tomorrow it's going to be good. I believe it's going to be huge."
He, too, welcomed the weather forecast.
"It's perfect. ... It's going to be comfortable, and it's going to be a great Super Bowl,'' Dizoglio said.
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"There is rarely a false note or insincere moment on Lucinda Williams. ... [Her] wonderful voice, both soaring and rock-steady, at times suggests early Bonnie Raitt. [There is a] relaxed confidence [to] the music, a hearty mixture of country, blues, rock and folk ... honest emotions and simply-stated dialogue ..."The first seven tracks here are demos Williams recorded for that album in 1986. The rest of the set was recorded circa 1991-92, during the many sessions for Sweet Old World.
01 I Just Wanted To See You So BadEnjoy!
02 The Night's Too Long
03 Like A Rose
04 Crescent City
05 Sidewalks Of The City
06 Passionate Kisses
07 Sundays
08 Six Blocks Away
09 Something About What Happens When We Talk
10 Sidewalks Of The City
11 Hot Blood
12 Little Angel, Little Brother
13 What You Don't Know
14 Sweet Old World
15 Prove My Love
16 Drivin' On A Dead-End Street
17 Lines Around Your Eyes
18 Pineola
19 Which Will (Nick Drake cover)


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Despite shooting nearly 48 percent from the field, the Birmingham-Southern women's basketball team was unable to hold off No. 16 Emory, losing 82-59 Friday evening in Bill Battle Coliseum.
The Eagles remain undefeated at 6-0 on the season, while the Panthers fall to 1-4.
The game was close for the first 10 minutes, with neither team leading by more than four. At the 10:58 mark, however, Emory led 13-12 and proceeded to score 11 straight points to open up a double-digit lead that they would hang onto for the remainder of the game. The Eagles led 34-20 at the half, and then increased their lead to 20+ within the first four minutes of the second half, going up 46-25 at the 16:53 mark. Emory stayed aggressive for the duration of the contest, shooting over 63 percent in the second half, and led by as much as 32, 81-49, with 3:15 remaining before winning 82-59.
Senior Melanie Short led BSC with 15 points on 6-10 shooting, followed by senior Caroline King with 11. Senior Alex Adams led with nine rebounds, and freshman Kelsey Brown, making her debut in Bill Battle Coliseum after missing the first three games of the season with a concussion, led with four assists.
BSC shot 19-40 (.475) from the field and 5-14 (.357) from three-point range, and hit 16-21 (.762) at the free throw line.
Emory shot 32-64 (.500) overall, 10-25 (.400) from long-range, and 8-13 (.615) from the line. Danielle Landry led all players with 16 points, going 7-8 from the field, followed by Hannah Lilly and Misha Jackson with 14 points apiece and Savannah Morgan with 12 points and five assists. Jackson also led with five rebounds.
BSC led on the boards, 31-27, but turned the ball over 25 times to Emory's 10.
The Panthers are back at home twice next week, facing Oakwood University on Monday and AUM on Tuesday, both at 6 p.m. in Bill Battle Coliseum.


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The weekend has nearly landed - and what better way to kick off the fun than by checking out our indispensable guide to the best things to do across Derbyshire.
We've scoured the theatres, gig venues and event listings to produce our top ten below.
However, if you think your event beats them all then why not leave the details in our comments box below.
And don't forget to send in details of your next big bash to firstname.lastname@example.com and it might feature in next week's guide.


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Sony recently released a tool that goes along with the 2.00 firmware for the PS3, allowing users to create and set themes. Despite the original application being written in Python (you can see that by not passing any arguments to the application, and seeing that they forgot to check for the length of the ARGV before trying to poke at it), the converter to their home-grown image format (GIM) isn't written in that language. A wine install and a couple of DLLs later, I can run the tool on the sample theme.
It's been done before on the PSP. So here's my take on the Tango icon theme for the PS3:
Kudos to the Tango artists for their nice looking icons, and particularly Jakub who provided me with some icons that weren't readily available. Sources are here. It's still missing a few icons, can't say the theme format is well documented...
Thursday, 15 November 2007
7 comments:
- Miguel said...
Thank you so much! :D
- 15 November 2007 at 10:03
- Ulisse said...
I knew that my PS joypad icon wasn't made in vain!
Thanks for using it, hadess :)
- 15 November 2007 at 18:19
- Tretle said...
you rock :) :P now all we need is a place for gnome/ps3 fans to come together and socialize :) :P
- 15 November 2007 at 18:19
- hadess said...
Thanks for the icon Ulisse, it *does* have some use :)
- 16 November 2007 at 17:23
- Jason Blanton said...
Great Theme! I get all my ps3 themes from http://www.ps3-themes.org
- 17 November 2007 at 21:48
- Hasnat said...
very nice theme
post it on
PS3 Themes ull be popular
- 20 November 2007 at 18:32
- hadess said...
Hasnat, it's already there :)
- 21 November 2007 at 00:13
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Did you know that only 8.4% of women have the hourglass figure? Considered as the dream figure, the subject of many paintings and sculptures, the hourglass is probably the most envied of all the shapes we have discussed.
Contrary to the body shapes of most supermodels, the hourglass figure is round and curvy, with a well-defined waistline, fuller hips and bust and generous thighs.
Probably because of this change in the concept of beauty, many hourglass figured women try to hide their curves. If not, some of these women find it difficult to find the right type of clothes for their body type.
Since the hourglass is considered the perfect feminine shape, there is not much to be done but to accentuate this particular figure. If you are one of these lucky few, all you really need is to dress smartly and look for clothes that silhouette your figure rather than hide it.
Hourglass Figure Measurements
The vital statistics of what was once considered to be the perfect figure of 36/24/36 are what the hourglass ladies are about. The credentials can be larger or smaller, but by comparison the waist will always be around 9″ smaller than the bust giving that very curvaceous figure.
After reading this article, hourglass women can go ahead and reclaim their throne.
Tops for Hourglass Shaped Women:
Many women try to hide and cover up their curves in lose fitting clothes, now is the time to embrace them curves and show off your most envied assets; your perfect proportions and tiny waist!
Classic cuts teamed with trendy accessories will have you looking as fabulous as your less endowed sisters. Be careful not to overdo your clothes with ruffles, bows and other frills as your figure itself is enough to draw attention so keep everything simple and you'll be smashing.
Ideal tops for the hourglass shape are scooped or V necks as these will accentuate your bust. Wrap tops and tops with belts are also good for the hour glass women, the belt or tie will be a feature and style will fall on your slender waistline.
When looking at fabrics aim to buy sheer, soft, clingy fabrics and avoid stiff bulky fabrics and design as they will not be figure hugging. The vertical striped tops can be a good way of elongating your body especially if the garment is fitted or gathered in, this will give the effect of drawing the stripes into your narrow waist area.
On tops and blouses you will need to avoid high necklines like turtlenecks as they draw attention away from the waist, also it would be a good idea to stay away from frills around the hem of a top as these will add width to your hips when you don't need it making you look unbalanced.
Dresses and one piece outfits are a good choice for the hour glass woman, fitted ones are ideal and they should fit your bust most of all as well as your hips and your behind.
Never wear overly dramatic or ultra-blah big belts, batwing sleeves, smocks, flat lace-up shoes or other similar items.
Jackets and Coats for Hourglass Shaped Women:
Fitted and tailored coats and jackets will be one of the best choices for your hourglass figure and well fitted jacket will slim down into the waist will emphasize your figure beautifully.
As an hour glass you are able to pick any length. Tailored longer coats can work well, especially with belts or small pleated waist detail a simple button under the bust can draw attention in the right places.
Single breasted jackets are best for your shape; they just fasten the jacket like their meant to with out any of the extra bulk you would get from a double breasted jacket.
Simplicity is they key when looking for your perfect jacket or coat, try and avoid over accentuated shoulders or pocket detailing.
If you are one of the shorter hour glasses out there try and stick to shorter jackets that end at your hips. Make sure you don't hide your shape under bulky jackets, stick to the fitted ones that follow the curves of your body. Try small, neat sleeves to soften your usually fleshy upper arms.
Your figure will do the talking when it comes to your coat so just make sure you find one the right fit, size and that nips in and out in all the right places and you can't go wrong.
Skirts and Trousers for Hourglass Shaped Women:
For casual dressing, the hourglass is too much woman for trousers. I mean, really. However, if you really want to dress down for shopping or hiking in the woods, try to wear trousers that are wide-legged and loose fitting and wear a pretty top that ends just below your crotch. It not only looks good on you, you feel super comfortable in it, too.
Pencil skirts are the ones to go for; they will cling to your figure coming right in at your waist to show off your sexy curves.
If you feel you're a little on the shorter side wear ¾ length or skirts just below the knee with a slit to make you look taller.
However it's important to know what length skirt is right for you what ever your height, wearing skirts that end at the thickest part of your legs whether it be the widest part of your thighs or calves will just made you appear allot shorter and wider then you actually are.
A-lines are another skirt great for you hourglasses. As long as they are fitted around the waist and hits and don't flare out
from the waist you will look gorgeous in them.
Fitted jackets teamed with skirts or strapless dresses all suit those with an hourglass shape. Fitted dresses, trousers in drapy fabrics, slim skirts and heeled shoes with rounded or peep toes will have you looking great from day to night.
Jeans Styles for Hourglass Shaped Women:
Hourglass figures should ideally wear jeans that have a smaller cut waist, this will help you achieve that beautifully fitted look from waist to hips.
With fitting in mind stretch denim jeans can be the perfect choice and will give you movement and comfort for your shapely figure without having a bulky or tight look.
To balance out your hips choose jeans that have a slightly flared, wide leg or boot cut. Tailored jeans can make your legs appear longer and lift your bottom especially if worn with heals.
Stay away from belts or detailing such as pockets around the hips or bum, it will just add bulk. If your one of the cuddlier hour glasses out there opt for darker colour jeans, they will slim you down.
As long as you remember to make sure your jeans are fitted properly especially around your bum, hips, waist and not adding any width where it's not needed you will look stunning.
Dresses for Hourglass Shaped Women.
As you should know by now you have been blessed with easiest body shape to dress. Nothing needs to be hidden or enhanced since your shape is already proportional and you can pull off just about any dress you choose!
Although you can pull off almost all dress styles and shapes you do need to be careful when it comes to pattern or embellishment. Stay away from heavily beaded or over embellished dresses, they tend to make you appear heavier than you actually are and can leave you looking unbalanced.
Bodices look great with your body shape as they will enhance your natural curves accentuating the waist and lifting your bust. As far as length goes stick to the same rules as when buying a skirt, remembering that if you're a little on the shorter side wear ¾ length dresses or just below the knee with a slit to make you look taller.
Strapless or off-the shoulder necklines are perfect for an hourglass shape. You really do have a lot of options so feel lucky to have been blessed with such a great body shape.
Bikinis for Hourglass Shape Women
To be able to choose the perfect bikini for the hourglass shaped figure you firstly need to understand your body shape and what areas you should draw attention to and also what areas you should pull attention away from.
Being hourglass your very lucky that most styles will suit you, however bikinis are a great choice for the hourglass figure and will allow you to show off that fabulous figure more than if you were to wear a tankini or swimsuit.
Under wiring in bikini tops will also help lift your large breasts. A longer tankini top can be a good choice as they come with supporting control panels to help suck you in and emphasise that tiny waist even more.
Underwear for the Hourglass Figure
The hourglass women may have a tendency to want to cover up their ample chest area as they feel they are too large at the top, some try to squeeze into bras with a smaller cup size as a hope to reduce the emphasis on the bust.
The hourglass may not have enough support wearing the strapless bra and triangle bras, the push-up bras and padded bras are also to be avoided as you simply do not need to emphasise your bust!
Wearing the right underwear for your body shape is essential. For the best results choose well fitting undergarments that will complement your hourglass figure. This will effect how good you look once you are dressed and will give you that great foundation.
Hourglass Shaped Celebrities
With the hourglass figure being so desired it is no wonder that the following celebrities, pop stars and actresses are hugely successful and also admired by so many.
Many embrace their curves and don't give in to the pressures and demands of being stick-thin that many stars do. Hourglass shapes stars include: Marilyn Monroe, Kate Winslet, Mariah Carey, Salma Hayek
The hourglass figure was known as the "wasp waist" and was highly fashionable during the 1800s and Victorian era. Fashionable women did literally everything and anything to achieve the desired bigger bust and hips and the tiny waist of the hourglass look.
Corsets, bustles, breast-enhancing bras and foundation garments were worn for long periods of time and were very uncomfortable for the wearer. Research now reveals that some women in this era probably suffered from a variety of serious health problems including the displacement of various organs caused by pressure from the corset and also deformed ribs, as the corset pulls the lower ribs to an unnatural position.
So there. There's not much to do for the hourglass goddess – all you have to do is to regain your lost confidence and stay simple. Your body is already hot as it is so you don't really need to try too hard. Thank God there are only 8.4% of you!
If you are unsure of your body shape then check out the article on What is my body shape


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as the Black Caps' season & international series have been completed, just thought I'd start this thread as a forum for continued discussion as there is obviously a lot to debate regarding the team..............
as the Black Caps' season & international series have been completed, just thought I'd start this thread as a forum for continued discussion as there is obviously a lot to debate regarding the team..............
for me the 1st question that needs to be asked is:
should the side continue with a 6-4 split as forced upon them this season with the injury to Oram, or;
should they revert to a 5-5 split when all players are available.................
or is this question / decision solely based upon Oram's availability & role as a recognised 'allrounder'????? and if so - should he be considered as such and with which emphasis - a bowling or batting 'allorunder'??????
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With the players at your disposal, batting Oram at 7 and McCullum at eight makes more sence.
You have a number of batsmen vying for spots, but the bowling cupboard is very bare ATM.
depends on the wicket i guess. i'm not sure from what i saw whether the NZers have enough quality pace bowlers to sustain a 5-5. maybe when a second spinner is required chuck wiseman in as well.
there are some members who feel that because the cupboard is relatively bare then we should have a 5-5 split so as to have a better chance to take 20 wickets, with Oram as part of a 4 man seam attack................
my arguement is - is he a bowler who bats or a batsman who bowls????
for example in ENG we had a 5-5 split & Oram probably bowled more overs than any other seam bowler in the side - including C Martin & Franklin.............
then in AUS (post Cairns) we used a 6-4 split in the 1st Test & 5-5 in the 2nd, and in both he was the 2nd most bowled seamer.........
for mind that is too much of a workload for an 'allrounder' and is that of a specialist bowler........so if this is likely to continue then IMO he is selected as a bowler & does not bat above McCullum.............
the next consideration is - is he good enough to be selected as a batsman who bowls, as per Astle & Styris????
and finally - if Bond is available do we still need a 5-5 split as such??????
IMO the debate that "because your bowling is weak you must select more bowlers" is redundant or akin to putting the cart b4 the horse.............IMO you must strengthen your batting and persure the 'advance the game' theory so as to have enough runs & time to compensate for your bowling...........
and you do not attempt to do this with a 5-5 split, and furthermore your batting lineup balance is crucial...............IMO until now NZL has not had the right pool of players to do this...........and still not in the current squad...........
If your bowling is weak, selecting 5 bowlers wont help.
If your best 4 bowlers are getting hammered, how does anyone expect that selecting another, even poorer bowler will improve things? Astle has been doing a fine 5th bowler's role of late as well, come to think of it...
Play to your strength, which is your batting. Work on trying to advance games with your batting, and hope you can put pressure on with big scores.
It all depends on who is avaiable really, as you said with Bond in the side you can play a easierly play a 6-4 split. Looking at the top players in NZ:
J Marshall
H Marshall
S Fleming
N Astle
S Styris
L Vincent
B McCullum
J Oram
D Vettori
S Bond
J Franklin
C Martin
These are the players that i belive could probably get up to England and India in Test Cricket. Out of those 12 players the two worst IMO are Franklin and Martin so at full strength i would go for a 6-4 split. Even with Bond not in the side i would still go for a 6-4 split as a 5-5 split means you need to bring in an extra bowler. Tuffey might be best option but i don't think he is any better then any of the batsmen. 6-4 split is the way to go in IMO.
The big problem is opening the batting, do you keep Cumming, bring in How, throw McCullum up there, push one of the middle order batsmen up there or even put Vettori up there. The last one is the one i like
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my preference is for a 6-4 split to start with..
currently my team would be as follows:
Marshall J
Marshall H
Astle / Styris
C Martin
Oram would play as a specialist batsman & share the 5th bowling role with Astle / Styris - much as Kallis does for RSA.............but as soon as he bowls anything like the same number of overs as the 3rd seamer, then I'd drop that bowler for Oram and bring in another batsman...........
I'd not use Vettori to open - IMO he is too valuable to the batting performance of the lower order simply because although he is aggressive, he has also been performing the role of putting together partnerships as has Hamish & Vincent.........and with a 6-4 split he has a better chance of batting in partnership with a recognised batsman - NZL would then have a genuine batting depth 2nd to no one - despite recent efforts from Gillespie & McGrath..........
my main concern is that currently the innings does not accelerate until Fleming at #4, or until the likes of The Twins & Vincent have spent some time at the crease.............
my 2nd concern is that there should be a moderate style batsman at #6 to perform another anchoring role & break up the potentially brittle sequence of Styris/Astle, Oram, McCullum & Vettori...........in this lineup those players would be the likes of The Twins or Vincent..............
IMO Fleming, The Twins, Vincent & McCullum can bat in the top order, but I'd not use Astle, Styris or Oram above #4..........
and in case it wasn't already obvious - Astle, Styris & Oram would be in competition for 2 spots in the lineup if Oram were to play as a specialist batsman...............particularly because of roles to be played & to break up that middle order run - again..........
and Astle only gets to start ahead of Styris because of this past series..............
a seemingly radical option could be as follows & as already suggested elsewhere in parts.....
The Twins, McCullum, Fleming, Astle/Styris, Vincent, Oram, Vettori, Franklin..............
We could go for a very batting heavy lineup and rely on Styris, Astle and Vincent for the extra seam options.
J Marshall
H Marshall
I don't really like the thought of just two specialist bowlers in Bond and Vettori (yes I know he scores a few but his primary role is as a bowler) so I would probably drop one of the openers to allow Franklin/Martin in.
J Marshall/Cumming
H Marshall
Hmm this is harder than I thought. I would much rather Fleming batted at 4 but that means dropping one of Astle, Styris and Vincent. Out of these 3 I would probably drop Styris due to his lack of form in his last series + lack of match practice.
IMO if we took the 1st option we would be falling into the same trap of not enough specialist bowlers to do the job - sure they'd get big totals, but did not have the skills to do anything with it................furthermore it is possible that both Bond & Vettori are both prone to injury with big workloads..............Originally Posted by Sir Redman
likewise I wanted to try to keep Fleming in the middle order & maintain the balance between the aggressive players & those that could build the innings...........and avoid a lineup that exposed a consecutive run of Astle, Styris, Oram etc...............so hence the radical lineup in my last....................
at least the top 3 in The Twins & McCullum have played domestic cricket as openers - although their domestic records are nothing to rave about.............
admittedly Vincent would seem the better option to open with, but IMO his doggedness shown in those 2 consecutive 2nd innings v AUS & SRL has tipped the scales in favour of his remaining at #6.................along with the potential of his batting with Oram & Vettori..........as per his exploits with the lower order & tail in the 2nd Test v SRL..........
likewise there will be plenty of debate re moving Hamish from where he has been so successful of late - but it's a case of what appears to be best for the team as a whole.........and while the Twins may not set the innings alight at the top, I am confident that they'd achieve the primary goal of seeing off the opening attack with the new ball more often than not...........
if McCullum can contain himself somewhat in his 1st 5-10 overs, then under the circumstances I quite like the balance in the order.................
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I have similar feelings too Simi, esp. having a strong Irish ancestry. I envy you being so close to that part of the world... LET'S KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON TARA !Simi wrote:kevinkells wrote:Simi, Thanks again for those pictures ( photos ). Glendalough was one of my favourite places too; I took heaps of photos there. On tour we could only stay there for a couple of hours, but I would have spent the whole day there if I could. And I agree with you about Tara also; It is a beautiful and enchanting place. Being there I felt part of it's history; sounds weird doesn't it ?
Maybe it sounds a bit weird but I agree with you.
You can find a particular charm at these old places. This charm enfolds all Ireland. The beautiful landscape, the history, the kindness of the people.
And I feel a longing for this island I can not explain. Maybe my heart knows why - but my mind can not recognise. But it doesn't matter. All what I have to know, is that I feel indescribably good if I am in Ireland. It's a feeling as I would come home. Is this weird? Maybe! But I don't mind that.
Methica wrote:I have never been in Ireland, so I never been to the hill of Tara... I´m planning to, but with my 15 years ols, I´m not sure that my folks will let me go...
But still I voted no!!
This hill, mountain, is for great imporance of the history and stories of Ireland... I think it´s absurd to build a motorway across it... That wil RUIN the whole landscape!!!
I say NO!!!!!
"PRESUMED PROGRESS", Spot on dids ! Hands off Tara and it's surrounds !!!dids wrote:I voted NO. Historical and cultural places cannot be sacrified on the altar of a presumed progress...
eadgyth wrote:I remeber signing an oline petition someone posted at the Capercaillie forum, but that was ages ago...does anyone know if the road has been built in the meantime or if the project was put on hold?
Amen to that Roibeard Og, ! I think I signed a petition sometime ago also.Roibeard Óg wrote:eadgyth wrote:I remeber signing an oline petition someone posted at the Capercaillie forum, but that was ages ago...does anyone know if the road has been built in the meantime or if the project was put on hold?
I think I also signed that petition! As far as I know the government plan to go ahead with the motorway - but there might be some chage. They've been criticised over the new Dublin motorway, that hasn't even been built properly after years of building work. A mess has been made of it, so fingers crossed there's massive oposition and more criticism put towards the government!
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He traveled with Martin Luther King (whom Wallace called his hero). He grappled with Louis Farrakhan.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Five different Crimson players lit the lamp, as the Harvard women's hockey team scored three power-play goals to defeat ECAC Hockey and Ivy League rival Brown, 5-1, Saturday afternoon at Meehan Auditorium. Goaltender Christina Kessler turned aside 25 shots to earn the 60th win of her career.
For the second straight road game, Harvard (5-3-1, 5-3 ECAC Hockey, 2-2 Ivy League) struck early, as Kaitlin Spurling netted her third goal of the season at 3:37 of the first period. Randi Griffin and Ashley Wheeler were credited with assists on the goal, as the Crimson grabbed a 1-0 lead. Harvard held the one-goal advantage through the first period, even though the Bears outshot the Crimson, 16-10, in the frame. Kessler stopped all 16 shots through the first 20 minutes of action.
After the Crimson successfully killed off Brown's second power play of the game in the opening minutes of the second, the Bears (1-6-3, 0-5-3, 0-3) got on the scoreboard, tying the game, 1-1, at 6:43. Erica Kromm and Jacuie Pierri set up a goal by Alena Polenska, as her shot got through the defense and into the back of the net. Later in the period, Harvard scored only three seconds into a 5-on-3 power play, as Jillian Dempsey won the faceoff and Leanna Coskren passed the puck to Cori Bassett. The senior defender ripped a shot that beat goaltender Katie Jamieson, as Harvard regained the lead, 2-1, at 10:15.
Later on in the period, the Crimson connected for the team's second power-play goal, coming on a shot by Anna McDonald at 18:28. Dempsey earned her second assist, while Josephine Pucci also had a hand in the goal, which made it a 3-1 contest in favor of Harvard. The Crimson dominated on the dot in the second period, winning 24-of-29 face-offs in the middle frame.
The Crimson notched another power-play goal in the opening minute of the third, as Coskren lit the lamp after receiving assistance from Pucci and Kate Buesser at 0:48. Harvard owned a 28-11 advantage in shots in the final two periods and finished the game an impressive 47-of-67 on faceoffs. In the last minute of regulation, Buesser netted Harvard's fifth goal, coming at 19:10. Coskren and Bassett earned assists on Buesser's goal, her fifth of the season.
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Reviewed by Susan Hodges, President, Citizens for Midwifery
Photojournalist, renowned author and now film maker
Suzanne Arms wants no less than "to change the pattern of birth in
America â?? redefine what birth is, showing it as a continuum that
starts with pregnancy and goes through the first year postpartum, and
[to] focus on primal significance of the mother-baby as a pair." On
July 4, 1998 she released Giving Birth: Challenges and Choices, the first in a series called Birthing the Future, the result of Arms' putting her convictions into form for the public.
How do you change people's perceptions and beliefs? I
think Arms avoids the typical pitfall of putting people on the
defensive. She uses music and photos that focus on the miracle of birth
to create a calm and positive atmosphere. She avoids blame and
confrontation by attributing the current medical management model for
birth to our culture and history and gently suggesting that we can
change our approach for the benefit of mothers and babies. Then she has
several obstetricians (two women, including author Dr. Christiane
Northrup), a nurse-midwife, a labor and delivery nurse, a doula, along
with some mothers and families, calmly relaying their experiences,
knowledge and opinions which favor natural childbirth and the choice of
midwife-attended birth outside the hospital.
Throughout the film Arms focuses attention on the
importance of love and kindness toward the mother and baby during the
birth process. She shows the beauty, wonder and transformative power of
normal, natural childbirth as well as directly addressing the
prevailing concerns of most mothers: Will my body work? Why should I
have to feel any pain in labor? What is safe for my baby and me?
The film covers many topics, including an eye-opening
view about the difference between a "typical" and a "normal" birth,
unexpected advice from practicing obstetricians, and the experience of
a mother who came to realize that a c-section was more than having a
baby, it was "major abdominal surgery," as a nurse put it to her.
Interventions, pain, empowerment and safety are all addressed.
The film features one birth: a home birth (attended by
a nurse-midwife), including prenatal, labor, delivery and postpartum
scenes. While no birth is "typical," this home birth certainly is not
unusual and gives a good impression of a midwife-attended birth outside
the hospital. The mother works hard, moves around, uses a birth stool,
makes great birthing sounds, and is ecstatic upon holding her newborn.
A variety of birth pictures, both still and moving, are
included in this film. There are no obvious "crotch" shots, but many
nursing babies.
Arms uses text screens at various points to present
factual information. They are clear and easy to read, but some viewers
may find them too numerous or distracting from the rest of the film.
One scene at the beginning of the film, of women in a
circle lighting candles, is somewhat "new-agey" and might be
objectionable to some viewers.
Obviously one film cannot cover everything; in
attempting to dispel the "birth as a disaster waiting to happen"
concept, the film by omission downplays the fact that sometimes even a
well-planned home birth can have serious problems.
Only 35 minutes long, Giving Birth would be
excellent as a first film on childbirth, or for people who haven't
really thought about their birth choices yet, and this is really the
audience for which it is intended â?? the general public. Because it
concentrates on the most basic aspects of childbirth, there is no
discussion about different kinds of midwives, personal responsibility
considerations, or how to find a home birth midwife. These topics and
the need for legal home birth midwives such as CPMs would be natural
for discussion after a showing of the film.
In my opinion, the beautiful and technically well
crafted film is a very valuable addition to the videos available for
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
WotLK Beta - First to 80 Achievements
The Supreme - First player on the realm to achieve level 80.
Assassin - First rogue on the realm to achieve level 80.
Warbringer - First warrior on the realm to achieve level 80.
Archmage - First mage on the realm to achieve level 80.
Of The Ebon Blade - First death knight on the realm to achieve level 80.
Stalker - First hunter on the realm to achieve level 80.
I'm not sure that these titles are a good idea. Levelling quickly is an impressive feat, but the people who earn these titles are going to be people who take the week off work when WotLK comes out, play 24/7 hours without sleep, or share accounts and power-level up to the cap. I think this behavior is negative, and I don't think that rewarding this type of behavior is a good idea.
As well, there's the potential for a very negative outcome. Imagine if some kid hurts herself in a marathon gaming session in an attempt to get one of these titles. That would be serious negative publicity, precisely when WoW players should be celebrating the release of the expansion.
In a lot of ways, it's like the Grand Marshal fiasco of the old PvP system. That system should have measured who the best PvPers were, but instead it measured who played the most. Ideally, this system rewards those who level the fastest, but it really measures who can devote the largest percentage of the total time to WoW in the first three days.
Finally, it's a lot of titles that are being given out only once, over a time span that is under a week. To me, it seems like a poor use of title resources.
I'm not against a single person being the only person to have a specific title. But I think that such a title should be encompass a large amount of work. For example, the Scarab Lord title (given out during the Ahn'Qiraj event) is appropriately impressive. Weeks of farming bugs, multiple 40-man raids, and ringing the gong for the entire server. That was pretty impressive, and pretty much every Scarab Lord earned her title, and indeed involved her entire server.
To me, the "First to 80" people will not have accomplished anything on the level of the Scarab Lord, and I'm not sure they really meet the standard set for a unique title.
What I'd suggest is that instead of doing "First to 80" titles, and rewarding negative behavior, Blizzard rewards efficient levelling instead. Blizzard already measures how long it takes to level in-game (i.e. the /played command). So pick an aggressive levelling time target, and give a title if the character manages to hit 80 before the deadline. For example, if you went from 70 to 80 in 48 hours /played, you get the title like "Coriel the Quick".
This has several advantages. It's repeatable, so you get multiple uses out of it. It rewards the people who level efficiently, not those who can play the most. If the target is set aggressively enough, people can actually come up with strategies to achieve it. As well, people don't have to kill themselves to get this title. The title would be achievable by someone who plays a couple hours a week, so long as they are super-efficient. Of course, you'd have to figure out how rested XP would interact with this.
An extension of this idea might be to give a unique title to the person who leveled the fastest. But this person could lose their title if someone beats their record. You could do something similar with Grand Master profession titles. Rather than seeing who is the first to 450, give the title to the person who knows the most recipes. If someone else comes along and learns more recipes, the Grandmaster title should change hands. I think these unique titles would be impressive, and more worthy than unique titles for just "the first to X" achievements.
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The only problem I see with "efficient leveling" titles is that they can be just as cheesed through taking 4 overgeared friends and running through instances constantly. I do agree that this is rewarding neutral/bad behavior, but it is kind of cool to see some unique titles being thrown around finally.ReplyDelete
I'm especially excited that endgame raiders are finally getting titles for large accomplishments, like first boss kills.
It is going to end up being the same sort of people who hit 70 first. People who played the same character in shifts with four friends ginding in the woods for 36 hours.ReplyDelete
I know it won't be me, because I'll spend half of my time wandering between both 70 starting zones and admiring the view.
Well, and I'll probably start a Death Knight and run him through the starting zone first. So that's surely going to impact my paladin's time to 80.
I agree, it's a waste of some of the best-sounding title resources. And what will we do when the next expansion comes out and Blizzard wants to have titles for level 90? Arch-Archmage? Titles for first boss kills I'm cool with (though how do you handle guild members who were there for the learning nights but missed the kill?), but I think the leveling ones are a bit overboard.ReplyDelete
Also, one would think that the profession-related ones might actually encourage gold-buying (so you have the money to buy mats off the AH on launch day). Then again, Blizzard is now happily selling a Zebra mount (and 10 achievement points in the current beta build) for real world cash, so who knows what they're thinking.
We all know there will be people that will for sure play the new expansion non stop from 70-80 just so they could say they were first.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous9:22 PM, August 31, 2008
"has no life" seems like it could be an appropriate title for some.ReplyDelete
I think it's terrible.ReplyDelete
Tom Chiltern just gave an interview re. achievements where he said that he didn't want to encourage 'deviant' behaviour - and then Blizzard rolls out some x1 per title per server achievemnts that you can only get if you play the game non-stop as soon as it's released...
If that's not deviant behaviour, I don't know what is...
There's a fine balance between providing a game that people want to keep on subscribing to and one where addictive behaviour is actively encouraged and with things like this, Blizzard really do tip to the latter.
- Anonymous3:10 AM, September 01, 2008
I am taking 10 days off work to level to 80, I haven't had a holiday in a while and I thought it would be quite an achievement/something different to do such. I don't see any negative behaviour in doing such.ReplyDelete
I won't however be playing 24/7, probably around 10-12 hours a day, and its a shame that the titles will definately go to folk that are sharing accounts/going 24/7 etc.
Never-the-less, by the time I hit 80 (i hope within 10 days), I hope I will have met alot of people who are gaining levels at the pace I will be (not the fastest, but considerably faster than most), and who hopefully will become friends for later end game raiding and such.
- Anonymous5:12 AM, September 01, 2008
To me levelling is a by-product of the game play. On my latest alt I even got rid of the xp bar so that I wouldn't be chasing that extra 2000xp to the next ding before I log off.ReplyDelete
/golfclap to the first person to reach 80 in the world. I don't think that is an 'Achievement'.
Enjoying the game play, and picking up Achievements as you go along should be your aim.
Grinding Achievements just for the 'honour' of being 'first' seems a bit sad.
@gazelle: Perhaps you can explain just why getting to Lv 80 as soon as possible is something you want to do? Unless you are in SK Gaming or Nihilum, I don't see any point in it.
Agree with Vlad.ReplyDelete
It's just fun exploring the content, seeing the new zones, experiencing the lore...
And now with instances being optimized for levelling specs and even more easier and casual than before, why the rush?
Enjoy the journey and then enjoy the endgame!
I'd just like to say, though, that while I don't disagree with your sentiments, the people who are going to be trying for these titles are the people who would have done this -ANYWAY- even if there wasn't a prize.ReplyDelete
Could it have been done slightly better? Sure. But I'm not really convinced that there's going to be many people who will actually act differently based on this, because they would have rushed to 80 anyway.
@rj - thing is, if people were going to do it anyway, why reward them with such significant titles.ReplyDelete
Archdruid - err, isn't that Malfurion's title?
Prophet - isn't that Valen's title?
They seem to be awfully significant in-game titles for those that will probably multi-box their way to victory.
"It's just fun exploring the content, seeing the new zones, experiencing the lore..."ReplyDelete
You do have to remember though that some people find the competition and race to get whatever to 70 fun. To each their own.
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Yes, of course - that's all fine and if someone wants to race to 80 well ok, fair enough..!
Like the whole article is about, I just don't agree with the whole server first titles :)
Yes, of course - that's all fine and if someone wants to race to 80 well ok, fair enough..!
Like the whole article is about, I just don't agree with the whole server first titles :
I should flip the question back at you: Why not reward them? These people still do it as a race, to try and get a world first. What's the problem with having some official recognition of this?
Whether Blizzard gave a reward for being the server first or not, these people are going to take time off/play non-stop/share accounts/whatever anyway. And it's not like it cost Blizzard anything to develop these rewards on top of what they were already doing.
I just don't personally see any problem with it. Sure, I'm a little sad that I wouldn't get a chance at some of the cooler titles, but it's about time there was a more substantive in-game reward for some of the things people strive for.
And honestly, by the end-game of Wrath, the players are already more powerful then some of the NPCs who also hold titles like the ones being awarded.
I guess I agree with our host, Rohan here and they've put it much better than I could!
I don't really have a problem with the 'Master Leatherworker' etc. titles but I do with the Archmage etc. titles - they really should mean something special if players are going to be awarded them i.e. for being the first person to collect the first lot of Wrath raid tier gear, or something - not for someone who has just ground their way through a load of world mobs with their friends (with or without multiboxing!).
I have a real problem with the racial first to 80 titles as well - something that could add a real flavour to the game for lots more than one person is being used for grinding.
I just think that most of the server first titles are too good to celebrate a not so impressive acheivement, that's all!
Sure it's not the end of the world, but I just don't agree with it :)
- Anonymous4:49 PM, September 01, 2008
They should only give out that title for players who go 70-80 with no deaths... imo.ReplyDelete
That way its "not" a rush, as you would need to be quite skilled and careful which of course are much more admirable traits worthy of a title.
- Anonymous5:14 PM, September 01, 2008
@vlad: As I said, i won't be playing 24/7, so will not be getting to 80 as quickly as possible, i see no reward in that.ReplyDelete
Rather, i'm taking time off to turn the whole experience into something of an event. I even made a website so I can blog my way to 80. And it should be exciting, lets be honest: its the next stage in the worlds most popular online game ;)
- Anonymous11:55 AM, September 02, 2008
One benefit I see to the titles is that I will have a pretty good idea by just looking at these people, that I probably don't want to associate with them.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous7:39 AM, October 03, 2008
A title for reaching lvl 80 first should be:ReplyDelete
'<'Look, I have no life!'>'


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I only just started preparing for GAMSAT about a month ago. I work full time so I don't find it easy to study by myself. Is there anyone out there living in Hobart who might be interested to form a study group to study during the weekend?
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A Christian Response to Earth Day
I want to begin, however, not with how I believe Christians should respond to Earth Day, but rather how they should not. There are two extremes which clearly should be avoided.
1) We must avoid becoming obsessed with environmental aims. Not long ago I saw an article praising a youth Disciple Now weekend in which the theme was "Go Green." The author (a speaker at the event) noted that "the curriculum allows students to explore why the environment is important and what they can (and should) do about it." Disciple Now events often have a huge impact on a youth group and many result in revivals in the lives of the youth who participate. Yet, this church chose to focus not on the Gospel, but on the environment. This is a tragedy and an inappropriate response to environmental concerns. We have to remember that this world we live in, while it is under our charge, is ultimately passing away. We should expect that it will deteriorate and ultimately be destroyed. Romans 8:19-23 speaks to this reality.
For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.2) The opposite response, while not as dangerous, is also inappropriate. That response is apathy, or even contempt, for environmental issues. A friend recently told me of his mega-church pastor who declared before his congregation - in response to the idea of global warming - that because such was false, we should gleefully turn on every light in our household and to be as wasteful as we desire. He claimed that Jesus was coming back soon anyway, so why worry about the environment? After all, a new heaven and a new earth is soon to appear! There are many problems with this response. Besides the fact that it is built upon a false eschatological view, the greater problem is that it does not take seriously our God-given responsibility to rule and reign over the Earth. We are called to be good stewards of all that is within our realm of responsibility. And certainly the Earth is one of those things. Another problem is that our excesses often causes others' insufficiency. I believe we are beginning to see the fruit of that in current food shortages.
So what should our response be?
1) We should reject the cult of environmentalism and not be swayed by the so-called "science" that seems to change daily. We should not place our faith in charts, weather patterns, or biofuels. Our faith firmly rests on Jesus Christ. He is not surprised by what has happened in our world. In fact, He is sovereignly in control. He alone controls the weather, the amount of radiation emanating from the sun (which actually was determined thousands of years ago), and technologies which either alleviate or add to our sufferings. Additionally, we must remember that our stewardship of this earth is not our ultimate command, nor even our penultimate one. No, we are called to be like Christ, who said nothing of taking care of the earth. His concern was that we glorify Him by being holy, loving His children, and pointing others to Him. To the extent that caring for the environment does these things, we should be involved. When it distracts us from our central message we should refrain from emphasizing it.
2) We should do what we can to insure we are indeed fulfilling our duty to attend to the creation placed in our care. That involves conservation by using our recycling bins and reducing our use of resources. We must be mindful that overuse causes a burden on others. I can't imagine that mega-church pastor preaching to the people of my congregation in Georgia that they should use as much water as they want and not worry - after all Jesus is coming soon! (For those who do not know, last year Georgia had a drought so severe that some places were forced to ration water so the supply did not completely run out.) In such cases, it is the poor who suffer the worst, since they have less resources from which to draw help. Imagine if this country experienced a famine, or energy crisis, or widespread water shortage. The impact would be massive on the poor. As the people of God we are charged to remember the poor - alleviate their suffering and prevent them from being burden.
Thus, by watching our lifestyles and taking steps to protect our world, we can fulfill God's call without losing our focus and hindering the work of the Gospel. So here are five practical ways we can make an impact on the Earth while being fixated on Christ:
1) Replace your incandescent bulbs with CFL's. This will not only lower your electricity bills, it will also lessen the load on your power grid. If whole churches did this, they could save thousands a year and make a huge impact on our energy needs.
2) Recycle. This is an easy one for most of you. All it takes is placing your recyclable items in a specific bin and placing it outside of your home with the rest of your garbage. For others, it may mean driving a short distance. But, if more did this we could lower the cost of oil-based products, and possibly oil itself, which would lessen strain on families struggling with the current fuel costs.
3) Adjust your water heater or replace it. Lowering your water heater setting to "warm" can save hundreds of dollars a year. Also, consider wrapping your heater with an insulated blanket. For more savings, replace your gas water heater with a tankless one. These cost upwards of $2000, but a federal tax credit is available for it. Finally, for the truly adventurous, you can build your own solar water heater for a few hundred dollars. Not only will you save money, but you may help alleviate the current oil shortage (which may last a long time).
4) Weather-proof your home. This is a practical, inexpensive solution that can save you hundreds of dollars a year. Weather-stripping is relatively cheap and there are plenty of guides on the internet as to how and where to apply it.
5) Purchase and use a programmable thermostat. Costs range from $40-200, but the Energy Star website claims that when properly used you can save up to $150 a year. And again, by using less energy you can lessen the burden on others.
Hopefully, this was helpful and challenged you as a Christian to take care of creation and alleviate suffering without feeling as though you have to accept the theory of global warming (which I, by the way, do not), or worship at the altar of environmentalism.