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10 Ways Older People Withdraw from LifeMay 1, 2012
One of the greatest challenges in growing old is grappling with tendencies and pressures to withdraw into ever-tighter circles of restricted daily activities. There is no single word or phrase that captures this process, nor is there much research about it. But aging experts agree that withdrawing into an isolated lifestyle is a common practice that can create or worsen physical and emotional problems.
[See How Delaying Retirement Can Help You.]
There are, to be sure, some positive reasons for a more limited lifestyle. Downsizing a home, for example, can be a positive experience that helps people get out from under a house that has become too big. Perhaps the home is also filled with possessions and memories that encourage living in the past and not the present.
Moving into a smaller home may be a relief physically. It also can save money. And it may open up opportunities to spend time on new pursuits. In this case, a limiting decision can be a good one.
There can also be inescapable consequences of aging that make it natural to reduce or end activities that have become challenging. Home maintenance, for example, may become physically taxing or even dangerous. Climbing ladders to clean gutters, paint ceilings, or change light fixtures may no longer be a wise thing to do. But in restricting these activities, people are also ending a part of their lives that has included regular trips to the hardware store, the satisfaction of designing and executing home improvement projects, and a range of other socializing activities.
"I would argue that as each of us gets older, we shrink our environment to get better control of it," says Dr. Eric Tangalos, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic who specializes in Alzheimer's Disease research and other aging issues. During our lives, he says, our behaviors reflect a shifting balance between the levels of autonomy and risk in our lives and our desire for safety and security.
[See Generations Faring Well in Expanded Households.]
"To be independent, we have an environment that is more risky," Tangalos says. "As we age, we move across the spectrum toward one that is safer and more secure. To do this, we usually willingly give up some independence. When we end up not able to manage our affairs we are dependent on others. The equation plays out throughout our life and when we do it right, it is usually a harmonious balance."
While the desire for control and independence are powerful drivers of behavior, it's important that they not produce a solitary lifestyle that precludes new experiences, community activities, and interactions with friends and family.
"I think one of the major issues for adults as they get older is to maintain their social connection," says Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) in Vancouver. "An example of this is the fact that 70 percent of babyboomers see retirement as a time when they want to spend more time with their families. Yet people can often get isolated as friends and family move away or pass on. This can become a significant issue, leading to depression and a downward spiral with one's health."
This is why perhaps the single most important factor affecting people as they age is their ability to adapt to change. Changes that were taken in stride or even embraced in earlier years sometimes become harder to accept. "This is one of the hardest things to do as you get older," Milner says. Adapting to technology is a specific concern. "Technology is all around us and if you haven't adapted to that, you may feel not in control," he says. "I believe you lose your control when you don't adapt." From there, it may be a short step to retreating into a more limited and restricted environment.
[See How to Live Alone Without Being Lonely.]
Isolation is not only the decision of the aging person, Milner notes. It also can be the result of attitudes and actions of people and institutions with which the aging person has a relationship. "You get to a certain age, and you don't get the support you once did. It's literally like you become irrelevant."
Milner says the ICAA has cataloged more than 2,500 studies on aging, and none of them focused on the ways in which aging causes people to shrink their environments and scope of activities. "People touch on it but don't really dive into it," he says.
Here is a list of 10 common "shrinkage" activities. See how many describe you or people you know.
1. Driving. Drive less; keep only one car in the household instead of two.
2. Home. Move to a smaller home or even a retirement village, where home maintenance and meal preparation are minimal. Live in fewer and fewer rooms in your house, using others for storage.
3. Hobbies. Reduce or stop playing golf, cards, gardening, and other pastimes.
4. Travel. Take shorter vacations or no vacation at all.
5. Children. Relocate close to adult children and rely on them for errands and support activities.
6. Clothing. Downsize your wardrobe, particularly business attire.
7. Entertainment. Stop going to restaurants and shows.
8. Learning. Reduce reading (active) in favor of television (passive); stop learning how to use new consumer technologies.
9. Food. Stop cooking, eat the same things all the time, stop trying new foods and recipes.
10. Friends. Cut back on activities outside the home with friends.


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Monday, January 6, 2014
Let the Chaos Begin...
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I will keep you and your son in my thoughts and prayers. My son spent some time in the NICU and it is very difficult to watch and wait but know that he will be home very soon.ReplyDelete
Bless you and your family. I'm sorry for the loss of baby Jack. I know it's hard to lose one. Hug Emmett and love him twice as much.ReplyDelete
I am so sorry for this emotional roller coaster you have been on. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your precious little Jack. I hope Emmett continues to grow and progress well, and that you will have him home safely as soon as possible. Praying that you will have the strength to endure it all well!ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for the loss of little Jack. I, too, lost a twin. It was 28 years ago and much earlier in my pregnancy, but and it still makes me sad that we missed out on raising them together. It is such a tangled twist of emotions to be mourning the loss of one and the survival of the other. I pray for you and your little family. Peace be with you.ReplyDelete
Sending love and prayers to your family.ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for your loss of Jack. Praying little Emmett keeps gaining ground and thriving. He's a beautiful baby! Big hugs to you...know that God is close to the broken-hearted...He is there to comfort you and hold you up.ReplyDelete
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...ReplyDelete
Sending prayers your way. I am so sorry for your loss, but hope that baby Emmett is soon home.ReplyDelete
So sad for all that your family has been through. Put yourself and your family first. This is just a blog. Your real life is way more important. So sorry for your sadness, so happy for your happiness with your tiny Emmett. Such a juxtaposition of feelings on top of recovering from childbirth. Give yourself time, lots of time, and take care of yourself and your family.ReplyDelete
Loads of prayers. Kiss that baby. We are all pulling for you guys!ReplyDelete
My sympathies for your lossReplyDelete
Congratulations on the birth of Emmett. He's adorable.
You are all in my prayers
Thank you for sharing this. I imagine it was very difficult. I am so, so beyond sorry for your loss of Jack. I cannot imagine what you must be going through, particularly as you are at the same time celebrating the life of Emmett (who is beautiful). I will keep you and your family in my prayers.ReplyDelete
So sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine what it must be like. Prayers for all of you!ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for everything your family is going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyDelete
My heart goes out to you. I can't even imagine going through that. Several years ago I lost a niece due to delivery complications and it was devastating. Hang in there!ReplyDelete
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss-- I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyDelete
I can't even imagine. I'll be thinking of you and your family. Take care & know that time can heal all things.ReplyDelete
My heart sank as I read your word and tears began to fall. I lost my first son at 38 weeks. I will forever remember the doctor saying Andrew had no heart beat. ((HUGS)) I also remember the bitter sweet joy when my next son was born... happiness but the pain of know Andrew would never be in my arms. I can not imagine having both of those feelings at the same time as you do. If you need someone to talk to or resources on dealing with the emotions, you can contact me. I know for me, realizing I wasn't alone with the feelings I had helped me greatly. I know a great bunch of women now who also lost babies and we walked hand in hand, supporting each other through the tuff times and almost a decade later still are there for each other in those down moments but also in our every day joy...... goggle Silent Grief. Not sure if the site is still up but I owe it a lot. firstname.lastname@example.com
Miranda, My heart is still hurting, and yet, happy for you. Mostly the hurting part. I've let a few of the people we both know about you and the babies. We all feel very sad that Emmett didn't make it. If I can make anything better or easier, please let me know. My heart is just aching for you. Next time I see your mom, I will probably break out in tears since I almost do that before you were pregnant. We miss your family. We love you. May you feel some peace and comfort from our knowledge in eternal life and families.ReplyDelete
Praying for you!ReplyDelete
Oh Miranda. Rachel from Architecture of a Mom reached out to me about your situation. I also lost one of my twin daughters to TTTS in December 2011. I blog about that loss and overcoming it, as well as raising a single survivor on my two sites, katbiggie.com and fightTTTS.com . Are you in any of the FaceBook groups? We have a Survivors with Guardian Angels group, a Grief Support, Survivor Support. I invite you, if you are not already in them, to join us. Please know that I am here for you, and although you are strong now while you have a baby in the NICU (I can relate to that, my girls were born at 30 w 5 days and my donor weighed only 1lb 10oz. She is also the survivor. She spent 84 days in the NICU and is now a completely caught up and perfect two year old!) once your life settles down again, the grief may set in hardcore. I also run a Facebook page called Sunshine After the Storm based on a book that 30 other grieving parents and I wrote called Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother. I hope you'll come like the page and you can find resources and others who know your pain and situation. Love and hugs to you! Alexa (also always feel free to email me at email@example.com)ReplyDelete
So brave of you to tell us your sad story. I have lost two babies (not in the same way) but reading brought it all back. Sending you lots of hugs and thinking of you all at this sad and happy time Take care of yourself and your new little one.ReplyDelete
My heart goes out to you and your family! You are in my prayers.ReplyDelete
I have been way absent from blog land. I am way out of the loop. Hugs and many prayers coming your way! Jen of the former Creating with The J's and the new Just a Small Town Girl.ReplyDelete
Praying for Emmett and your family.ReplyDelete
Sending hugs and good vibes your way! I'm so sorry for your loss of Jack. We had a singleton arrive early and he was in the NICU for a time. It was hard, but we felt comfort knowing that they could care for him in ways we couldn't. We spent as much time as we could with him, but with an older sibling sometimes that made it difficult. Now our son is a wild and crazy 16 month old full of spirit and life and quite an opinion on just about everything. Ha! Take care of yourself and your sweet baby boy.ReplyDelete
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. I am also very happy that you have little Emmett. Congratulations...and I hope he grows and matures quickly so he can be home. :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:17 PM
Oh my gawd. Reading about your ordeal made me feel sick to my heart. I can only imagine how much harder it is for you. Wishing you and your family all of the love and support you need. Take care...ReplyDelete
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can only imagine how torn you must feel - celebrating the birth of Emmett while mourning the loss of the other baby. Sending hugs your way.ReplyDelete
I can't imagine what you and your family is going through right now. The joy and the heartache. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I pray that Emmett gets stronger each day and that you recover physically and emotionally. Blessings.ReplyDelete
Oh sweet girl. I'm so glad you have a little fighter on your hands. I'm sure your little angel is watching over his brother. XOXOReplyDelete
Blessings to you all, and to Jack, born into Heaven. Even a normal birth can leave you exhausted, but this sounds so very much more difficult. I know a mom who had a son with a rare and very serious genetic disease. He wasn't expected to live more than five years. He's 19 now. So, have great faith that he can grow strong and resilient in time, and you and your husband will, too. I hope you have lots of help.ReplyDelete
Oh my dear, I am so truly sorry for your loss. Little Emmett is absolutely darling and I pray everything continues to go well for you and that little precious sweetheart.ReplyDelete
Oh, so sorry to hear about little Jack. Praying for you to recover smoothly and have peace and strength for Emmett.ReplyDelete
I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. And I wish with all of my heart that little Emmett will keep on doing as good as he does.ReplyDelete
I am sure Jack will never be forgotten. Emmett must miss him so much...
Oh my gosh.. I am so soo sooo very sorry for your loss. I wish there were words that would truly provide you comfort and healing at this time, but I know there are none. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and all the people who are there to support you and lift you up. My heart aches for you.ReplyDelete
Tears are running down my face as I read this.....Hoping you feel the love from all the comments.....cannot imagine your heartache and praying God's blessings for you and your family. Emmett is beautiful.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Sweet, sweet mommy - I am so sorry for your loss and the pain of this situation but smile through the tears as I see that gift from God sitting on your chest in the picture above. Prayers from near and far are with you all through this entire ordeal. Stay strong and faithful - you have a precious little boy in Emmett counting on you for that. I know goodness will soon prevail and we are all here to support and lift up you and your family through it. xx, bReplyDelete
oh sweet mama, I just found your blog and this was the first post I read. I sat and prayed for your little family going through this trial.ReplyDelete
I'm justing getting around to catching up here, and I'm in tears. I'm glad you and Emmett are doing better, and I am so sad for your loss. I know Jack is an angel watching over his brother Emmett making sure he continues to grow and become better. I pray for you all, and that God will continue to bless each one of you. Take it easy and focus on your sweet family. Blogland will be here when you all recover. You are a precious, and y'all have a beautiful son.ReplyDelete
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Oh my I am so so sorry. Words cannot express the pain you are feeling or make them go away. Just please know you will see your sweet Jack again and have the chance to raise him. He must be a very special spirit to be called home so soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marcy ~ day2day SuperMomReplyDelete
Sweet Miranda, I am so sorry for your loss and all you have been through. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs, CherylReplyDelete
Oh Miranda, so sorry to hear about Jack - all of you and little Emmett are in my prayers - Alice xxReplyDelete
Oh, Miranda, I had no idea you were going through all this. I'm so sorry for the loss of Jack, what you are going through must be so hard. I am thinking of you and sending prayers that Emmet will be home sooner than March.ReplyDelete
God bless your beautiful family. I am so sorrybfor your loss.ReplyDelete
oh hunie, my thoughts are with you and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss. and sending prayers for your little Emmett and hope he can come home with you soon.ReplyDelete
Natasha @ Serenity You
I am so sorry for your loss and for all have you been through Miranda. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.ReplyDelete
I have no real words other than you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Fight hard little Emmett, you will be home soon. I know a feisty little 27-weeker so I know he will continue to amaze with his strength. Big hugs to all of you.ReplyDelete

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BBC News is providing an in-depth look into homosexuality in Pakistan.
"Underground parties, group sex at shrines and "marriages of convenience" to members of the opposite sex are just some of the surprises that gay Pakistan has to offer. Under its veneer of strict social conformity, the country is bustling with same-sex activity."
Reporter Mobeen Azhar spoke with a man in his fifties, "Danyaal," who says, "These days there are smartphone apps that use GPS to tell you how close you are to another gay person with an online profile. There are thousands of gay men online in Pakistan at any one time."
"If you want sex too, it's a gay man's paradise. If you want a relationship, that may be more difficult."
And that appears to be the rub. While sex is accessible, relationships between men are still unlawful in the country.
The expectation that individuals will marry people of the opposite sex, leads to "a culture of dishonesty and double lives" according to researcher Qasim Iqbal.
Iqbal says, "Gay men will make every effort to stop any investment in a same-sex relationship because they know that one day they will have to get married to a woman."
These double lives include sex between men in public places, including the city of Karachi's busiest shrine.
According to BBC, "Families go to the Abdullah Shah-Ghazi shrine to honor the holy man buried there and to ask for God's blessings, but it is also Karachi's biggest cruising ground.
Every Thursday evening, as the sun sets, men from across the city gather there. A tightly packed circle is formed and those in the center of the circle are groped by those on the periphery.
Still, while same-sex sexual relations are unlawful, it's not as if Pakastan society is unaware that they're occurring.
Iqbal explains, "In Pakistan men are discouraged from having girlfriends and so often, their first sexual experiences will be with male friends or cousins. This is often seen as a part of growing up and it can be overlooked by families - it's the idea that 'boys will be boys'.
"Sex between men will be overlooked as long as no-one feels that tradition or religion are being challenged. At the end of it all, everyone gets married to a member of the opposite sex and nothing is spoken about."
Head to BBC for Mobeen Azhar's fascinating full account.
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I've had sex with Arab/Muslim guys a number of times and it is always the same thing: from waist down only. They were very careful not to get involved with me more than just for friendship, no emotional attachment at all. An Iranian guy would even discuss his marriage plans with me after we had had sex as if nothing had happened minutes before.
Many educated people live in Pakistan and India, but their is complete hypocrisy in the cultures there regarding homosexuality. i have met so many gay men from India and Pakistan, but they are never out to their parents, and the expectation is that they get married for the family honor. Of course, the same thing happens in America all the time, too. I have met so many closeted married men who are gayer than springtime and will never leave their wives...or tell them the truth. The advantages of appearing to be straight and being accepted as 'family men' in their professions keep them in the closet. They would rather be accepted by bigots they despise than have a relationship with a man that they love. Very sad.
Actually I'd have to say you're the bigot here. Why can't men have the interpersonal relationships they want without having to have your approval? LOTS of guys just enjoy the physicality of rolling around sexually with another guy without having to so much as ask his name. If you want to be in a committed relationship with another man, God bless you! But why does every other guy need to do the same thing?
I can't help but feel sorry for these guys that their secret cruising grounds hangout at the shrine is now exposed. Secrets should stay secret, especially since I don't imagine they have many hangouts in the first place, and that repercussions for getting caught can be, what? Prison? Death??
What a party pooper (BBC), exposing them like this. For what? A titillating article for us to enjoy but won't help these Pakistani gay guys in any way, will it. Leave them alone! Life is already so tough for gay guys there!
@Mark P: In fact your country is more overpopulated than Pakistan. The concept of overpopulation is deeply rooted in sustainability. Do you really think Pakistanis consume as much as USA citizens? I would be very VERY surprised if each Pakistani consumed even a fifth as much (food, oil, raw materials etc) as an American. Therefore your country is far more overpopulated than Pakistan and not only that; YOUR overpopulation has a knock-on effect. Your mass consumerism is causing mass pollution around the world and using up all of the world's resources to the detriment of everyone on this entire globe. I disagree that these guys should have to hide their identities to be themselves (that is wrong in any country or culture) but the idea of an American saying Pakistan is overpopulated is laughable.
One last thing: The singular of 'women' is 'woman'. There are over 60 languages spoken in Pakistan. The least you could do is learn your own.
Greetings from Pakistan :)
@Ferhan: I suggest you keep your hateful opinions to yourself! You would never make it as an American. I can honestly say I wouldn't live in Pakistan if it were the last place on earth. America has given a hell of a lot of charity to this ungrateful world.
Your country is a breeding ground for terrorists and Islamic barbarity. I would advise you to worry about the human rights atrocities of your own country and contain your jealousy for America the great!!
Greetings from America!! STFU!!
The article states that: "Gay men will make every effort to stop any investment in a same-sex relationship because they know that one day they will have to get married to a woman."
So, let me get this 'straight' (no pun intended)! Every man needs to marry a women so, that they can produce more offspring in a country that is 'slightly' larger than the state of Texas in the U.S., but has more that half the population of the ENTIRE country of the U.S.?
Perhaps if you let the gay men be themselves and stop faking it in these dishonest marriages your 'overpopulation' would start to balance out and then you could put more resources into your healthcare and reduce your mortality rates.


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July 15, 2009 at 9:33 am
Comedian Mike Birbiglia has a bit in a routine where he talks about "one outfit for everything." This is used to lead into the bit where he is ironing his pants backstage at a fund-raising event while wearing only his boxers. However, after much reflection I have to admit that I too believe in the concept of "one outfit for everything" and that outfit is jeans, a t-shirt, sweat socks and running shoes. In the winter a pullover sweater is added for warmth, but I would argue that adheres to the concept of one outfit for everything because it is part of the layering strategy. Thus, the sweater is part of the one outfit, but can be removed if the wearer determines it is too warm outside.
When I was losing all that weight, I became fascinated by clothes because I was now small enough to have a selection in outfits instead of just having the option to buy a mumu in black or dark blue. There were blouses and jackets and mini-skirts, oh my! How […]


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Yet Another (Yes Another) Error In Megaupload Case: Search Warrants Ruled Illegal
from the keystone-kops dept
The latest update may create an even bigger headache for the US in its crusade against Kim Dotcom and Megaupload. High Court judge Helen Winkelmann has ruled that the search warrants used to seize Kim Dotcom's property... were illegal. Yeah, that's going to present a problem for the US. She also ruled that the FBI broke the law in taking data from Dotcom's computers out of the country. But the illegal warrants are the big deal here:
She said the search warrants were invalid because they were general warrants which lacked specificity about the offence and the scope of the items to be searched for.In other words, it's not only entirely possible that the government won't even be able to use anything from what they seized in a case, but they may, themselves, be in trouble for breaking the law and violating Dotcom's privacy rights.
Without a valid warrant, police were trespassing and exceeded what they were lawfully authorised to do.
Justice Winkelmann said no one had addressed whether police conduct also amounted to unreasonable search and seizure, but her preliminary view was that it did.
The specific problem? The warrant did not actually state what US laws were supposedly broken -- which is kind of important, especially since this was about a case in the US and a person in New Zealand. If it's not made clear that the warrant is under US laws, then it "would no doubt cause confusion to the subjects of the searches...they would likely read the warrants as authorising a search for evidence of offences as defined by New Zealand law."
So not only do we have a weak case, the whole process in the case has been a complete joke and may mean that the US is unable to use much of the evidence it collected, can't extradite Dotcom and... has little actual basis to move forward with a lawsuit. Honestly, I'm somewhat amazed at the number of mistakes by the feds in such a case. It increasingly feels like they did this because they felt the need to "do something" right after the effort to pass SOPA and PIPA stalled out -- and in their rush to make Hollywood like them again, the feds didn't bother to actually pay much attention to the details. Sometimes it's "creative" to color outside the lines. At other times, it's called cooking up a case on trumped up charges for political reasons.


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The cinematic debut of Aboriginal filmmaker Ivan Sen, Beneath Clouds finds light-skinned Abiriginal girl Lena Danielle Hall) making her way towards Sydney as she searches for her Irish father and contends with an escaped convict named Vaughn (Damian Pitt) along the way.
An embittered youth who at first clashes with Lena, the couple must learn to put aside their differences as they navigate their way through the treacherous landscape over the course of twenty-four hours.
Confronted by such obstacles as prejudiced shop owners and racist policemen, time begins to run short as tempers flare and the duo searches for transportation and sustenance.
Despite the fact that each represents everything about society that the other finds reprehensible, it isn't long before Lena and Vaughn begin to find their feeling for one another developing in a manner that neither had anticipated.
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Heartless Vandalism
While on a bike ride recently, I stopped at the bench at the end of the Transcona Trail, a stone's throw from the Perimeter Highway.
My heart sank after reading the notice posted there.
For those of you not familiar with the story, as the picture suggests, the bench has been dedicated in memory of Ken Stammers. A 51-year-old married father of two, Stammers was tragically killed when he was struck by a snowmobile while walking nearby.
The operation of snowmobiles is illegal within the City of Winnipeg.
Unfortunately, there are far too many in Winnipeg who don't have the heart to appreciate the sanctity of such a site.
In past visits there, I had noticed the potted plants, but I had not seen the lights or garden statues before. Unfortunately, vandals have seen them and have taken full advantage of the privacy that the isolated location offers to maliciously destroy more than just property.
In spite of this heartless vandalism, I hope that Mr. Stammers' family and friends can at least enjoy the solitude at the bench that bears his name to remember his impact on their lives.


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Senate Elect Booker Faces Adjustments
Now that Democrat Cory Booker has won a U.S. Senate seat, a key question in coming months is what kind of senator he'll be.
As mayor of Newark, Booker has become known nationally. He has leveraged his 1.4 million Twitter followers and friendships with celebrities into his own fame.
But now he's moving from the top of the executive branch, albeit at a local level, to being one of 100 senators. New Jersey's other U.S. senator, Robert Menendez, says Booker will have to adjust.
Booker is replacing the late Frank Lautenberg, whose family endorsed a challenger in the primary and called Booker a "show horse."
During his election night speech, the 44-year-old Booker said there is "work to be done" on issues including equal pay for women and access to college.


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TrainSignal Releases Two Microsoft Hyper-V 3.0 Courses for Beginners and Pros
Hyper-V is one of the most important aspects of Server 2012 and Windows admins will need to learn the updates fast.
Jan 08, 2013, 01:58 ET
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TrainSignal, the global leader in professional computer training, announced the release of two new Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V 3.0 Training courses.
A leading virtualization expert, David Davis, has created Hyper-V training for the latest version of Windows Server. Many of the new features in Microsoft's hypervisor solution include brand new integrations for deploying virtual servers. Newer virtualization users can learn how core parts of Hyper-V 3 are used to configure and manage virtual storage, disks and networks. It is built into Windows Server 2012 with the intention of making data centers more agile, and Windows administrators can learn Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 with David Davis' essentials videos.
In addition, Davis also created a deep dive course that covers the upgrades made to Server 2012 Hyper-V compared to the previous version for Server 2008. This Hyper-V new features training focuses on the newest additions to the hypervisor:
- Live Migration with shared-nothing
- Replica for virtual machine replication
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The most famous baby in the world right now is Prince George of Britain. But despite his fame and royal lineage, this young man will probably go through many of the same growing pains as other children over the years: teething, awkward growth spurts, acne, anxiety over who to ask to the prom (well, perhaps the royal ball in the prince's case) and so on.
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However, one thing the new prince and his parents won't have to worry about is money. The royal family is estimated to be worth over a billion dollars, and this particular young man already has a pretty good job lined up -- the British monarch gets a salary that would satisfy most Fortune 500 CEOs.
In contrast, for typical families the joy of a new child is accompanied by a series of new financial responsibilities. These responsibilities can be extremely burdensome if you don't save up in advance -- if possible, starting from the time you first decide to have children. Here are some of the most prominent financial burdens parents may encounter.
1. Emergencies
Of all the financial emergencies which can befall young families, perhaps the most challenging is the loss of a job. Since providing food, clothing and shelter is a parent's most fundamental responsibility, you need to have a financial contingency plan in case you lose your job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that as of mid-2013, the median duration of unemployment was about 16 weeks, so you would do well to set aside enough savings to meet 16 weeks of expenses.
Many experts suggest high-yield savings or money market accounts for emergency funds because they allow immediate access, but since certificate of deposit rates can be much higher than savings account rates and the chances of tapping into the fund is small, you might do better with a CD and simply paying the penalty for early withdrawal if necessary.
2. Braces
At around $5,000, this is a major expense for many growing kids, and one often not fully covered by medical and dental plans. See if you can augment your health care insurance by participating in a health savings account through your employer.
3. First car
In this situation, your child should learn by sharing the financial responsibility. When you open a bank account with your child for this purpose, it is an opportunity to teach about shopping for the best savings account interest rates and how to monitor the account. A savings or money market account may be the best choice for this, since the money is likely to accumulate slowly over time.
4. College
According to The Economist, average tuition reached 38 percent of the median annual income in the U.S. in 2010, up from 23 percent in 2001. To afford this without smothering your child in debt, start saving early and consider a Section 529 plan to get tax advantages for education saving.
Whether you are William and Kate or a typical American parent, new parents soon realize that the biggest change having a child brings is the constant responsibility -- every hour of the day, every day of the year. If you recognize that by saving for your child's needs continuously, you will be better prepared to meet the financial responsibilities of parenthood as they arrive.
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David Shillinglaw lives and works as an artist in London. www.Davidshillinglaw.co.uk
David also runs Nowhere North Gallery www.nowherenorth.co.uk
The last few months have been an uphill struggle. Along the way I have met some amazing people and seen some wonderful things. Here's what's been going on in my world in London and a few other spots in the UK.
Finding time for nothing and everything at once. I have been building towers to keep my head above water. Blisters on my fingers and holes in my shoes, At least I still have my lucky deck of cards.
Kyle Ranson came to stay while the 'needles and pens' set up their sweet show at 96 Gillespie.
Kyle made the most of my lovely organ which doubles as a coffee table in my kitchen. I found this musical beast in a dark alley one night; it followed me home and has been there ever since.
Kyle and the Needles and Pens gang set up 'Hope Springs Eternal" at 96 Gillespie.
I helped hang some work and cut my finger on some glass from one of the frames. This cut stayed with me for some time. The wound has healed now and I kind of miss it.
The popular musician KT Tunstel came by Nowhere North to film a documentary type thing for Myspace, and interviewed the very talented Robin Footitt. Robin made all the illustrations in her latest album. Check out his amazing work
Walking through Soho I bumped into David Choe. David had an amazing little show at Lazarides gallery. To promote the show he was making the most of the once white walls outside the gallery.
Amazing what this man can do with a spray can and a wall. His paintings are also outstanding:
I took a little trip into the countryside to visit my good friend and artist James Hutchinson, James was celebrating his engagement and what better way to celebrate that drinking a lot of this:
After drinking a lot of that and painting masks we ended up looking much like this:
Some serious drinking went down and it was so good to get out of the big city smoke for a few days.
I also ate one of the best full English breakfasts I ever did eat. And to add to it, we ate this awesome breakfast on a cafe that was an old boat.
This last month also saw the launch of KnuckleHead Fashion. Knuckle Head is an organic fashion label, using only fare trade cotton and each garment is limited, numbered and hand packaged by the artists who design them. I am one of the artists who design them. The other artist is Ben Levy, and here is Ben painting up the walls at Nowhere North gallery for the launch exhibition.
It was a shame we had to paint over Sam Bassetts floor installation. But all good things must end. The floor needed a new lick of paint.
The launch party was phat, with a free cocktail bar, Music from the CardBoard Boss DJCollective and a charity Auction of original artworks and limited hoodies.
You can check out KnuckleHead and buy a t-shirt or hoodie online here ***
Here's a sweet view looking into London on my way into town. The joys of cycling about town. I love being able to stop and take photos or pick something up. Riding Bikes is Best.
I have been riding my bike a lot recently, and to put myself to the test my legal attorney and I joined an overnight ride from London to Brighton. Cycling at night is seriously good fun. Riding open roads and cycling fast while everyone else is fast asleep. It was very dark, so all my photos looked like this.
We arrived at Brighton peer at 6.30AM, sleepless and high on coffee, this is a sunrise I wont forget in a while.
This sign was on the bench we were resting on. Man I was so tired; my bones were falling asleep inside my skin. But in a strange way I felt very awake indeed.
More Nowhere North activities: The 'Themlot' Collective came to stay and we made a wall installation in preparation for a show in Bristol later that week at the Here Gallery and bookshop. The Here gallery is a very cool place; visit them here. Check out Them Lot... Those boys and girls love to boogie.
Saw an amazing photography show at the photographer gallery.
A group show including works by John Davies, Jacob Holdt, Esko Mannikko and Fazal Sheikh. Here are a few of my favourites.
I also had the great pleasure of meeting Phil Frost at his book launch at Elms and Lester
Some amazing paintings and objects to see, and if you want a copy of his book they still have copies for sale. The book is a massive catalogue of work and photos from his studios and exhibitions. There are also some great essays as an introduction by Pushead and Carlo McCormick.
This is the view from my studio a few weeks back when we had a pretty heavy snow fall. Just when we think its getting warmer, it gets colder than an Eskimos nose. There were kids making snowmen in the streets.
Last of all is this snap I took by accident of my local train station. If you ever find yourself in London, come visit Nowhere North gallery and see what's going off.
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Only a little bit of shovelling today.
There is actually a path here. That's me flailing down the path (downhill) on skis, trying to avoid the dog and the heavy snowy branches.
The skiing did not go well at all. I was sinking about 8 or 10 inches in the snow. I have up after the hike/ski around the estate with the dogs.
However, it had warmed up to 32 F and was so nice and sunny. I did get out for a run around the block after lunch.
I don't mind running on these "roads" which sometimes are more like jeep/trail than actual road. I only encountered four vehicles in my 1.5 hours outside.
These goats were just too cute not to take a picture of.


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Bailey's Joyride
Carolyn M. Fletcher 8/14/2012 6:02:17 AMHow adorable! A sure winner...and a fave! #1480360
Michelle Alton 8/14/2012 6:03:13 AMWonderful news about Bailey! And I agree with Carolyn about your fun image! #10275271
Cindy Langley 8/14/2012 6:06:17 AMBailey is deserves a win. What a joyfully artful photo. You gotta love Goldens ! Nice work with a great subject.
Robert R. Goodman 8/14/2012 6:24:05 AMHi Mary,That is a cool creation.Beautiful color,I think you have a winner.And yes that is a true story about the Fudge shop my friend!!!
Lynn M. Whitt 8/14/2012 6:41:53 AMSoooo cute, I love it! #10275362
R. J. Laudenbacher 8/14/2012 6:43:25 AMI couldn't fav this one fast enough, MB. I think you found that "special" shot that you were looking for! I LOVE IT! :) #10275366
Joy Rector 8/14/2012 7:35:06 AMcool #10275422
Tammy M. Anderson 8/14/2012 7:51:27 AMSo colorful and wonderful. Love the details and so fun to look at. Excellent work. A winner too. #10275446
Jack Gaskin 8/14/2012 8:13:59 AMVERY CUTE
good for you & Bailey
Jack #10275459
David Phalen 8/14/2012 8:58:53 AMWicked Cool!! So happy to hear Bailey is doing well!!
If I had 1% of your creative talents I would be ecstatic.!! Another fabulous creation!! #10275509
Linda D. Lester 8/14/2012 11:41:32 AMOMG!!!! First I'm so excited about Bailey! Awesome news!
Joannie Bertucci 8/14/2012 11:47:17 AMOMG Mary Beth, I almost can't handle this image...it's right up there with the Poker Playing Dogs image, but this is one that is beyond fun! So glad to hear that Baily is doing so well! #10275661
Danny B. Head 8/14/2012 11:58:01 AMI have such a big smaile. Not only for the awesomely fun image, but for Bailey's recovery! Hugs to him! My Amos takes a "road trip" Monday to see if there is any chance in repairing his dislocated hip. :( #10275679
Gord MacEachern 8/14/2012 12:24:17 PMYour images never cease to amaze me Mary Beth, this is so good I had to call my 10 year old Granddaughter who is spending a week here to come and look at it. We are still laughing!!
Mary Beth Aiello 8/14/2012 1:26:33 PMBailey sends hugs and kisses to you all. He's just that kind of guy... much to the chagrin of people who come to our door.
Seriously, thanks for your wonderful comments. This was just a fun way to keep you updated on his progress.
I so appreciate you all. #10275774
Terry Cervi 8/14/2012 2:30:24 PMOMG!! This is fantastic, Mary Beth!! Your DD work always brings a smile to my face!! So happy to hear that Baily is doing so well! He deserves some fun!! #10275894
Glad your Bailey is doing well after treatment!
jo ann c. #10275978
Anita Hogue 8/14/2012 3:31:21 PMOMG......you are incredible! This has to be the grand prize winner! A favorite for me too! #10275986
Anita Hogue 8/14/2012 3:45:31 PMJust had to come back and check this awesome image again!
Lindley Johnson 8/14/2012 4:21:43 PMGood news about Bailey, and a fabulous, fun image! Awesome work, Mary Beth! #10276040
Linda S. Smith 8/14/2012 7:03:14 PMSo wonderful to hear about Bailey Mary Beth! I can tell by this fabulous image that your spirits are "up." A winner for SURE! #10276167
Lorna Shutter 8/14/2012 7:17:27 PMGlad to hear that Bailey is doing so well! I never knew they had chemo for dogs! That's AWESOME! ... Just like this image! I know we will see this one again! Love the fabulous colours and the cat in the headlight! The dog on the left sure has a nice figure! LOL! Your DD work is incredible, Mary Beth! ... and I'm with Jo Ann ... You must put together a book! :) #10276183
Rony Sagy 8/14/2012 9:25:28 PMWonderful news and excellent capture and work. #10276264
Barbara Waldoch 8/14/2012 11:22:13 PMTerrific work, Mary Beth!
Douglas Pignet 8/15/2012 2:37:52 AMglad all is going well and a kewl image #10276418
Marilyn Cornwell 8/15/2012 4:28:09 AMWhat a celebration of an image for a great recovery! #10276596
Heather Loewenhardt 8/15/2012 7:20:35 AMThis will go gold for sure. Your creativity is superb. Good news about Bailey. So glad he is doing better. #10276739
Jill Odice 8/16/2012 9:20:40 AMOK, this seriously made me laugh! What a great image Mary Beth, it sure looks like he is one lucky dog !Into my favs, and I hope Bailey has a long and happy healthy life! #10278476
Gina M. Savage 8/23/2012 7:05:51 PMGreat for the MT! This is fantastic. :) #10287561
Julianne Bradford 8/25/2012 12:34:27 PMA fabulous mt entry..looks like a winner to me! Here's wishing Bailey a long happy life! #10289730
Patricia A. Casey 9/24/2012 10:11:37 AMA very huge Congratulations on this one Mary Beth...Amazing work....I know this will see gold..it has to! #10335850
Lorna Shutter 9/24/2012 10:53:33 AMWoo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on ALL of your Finalist Awards this month, Mary Beth!!!!! WTG!!! Good luck in the next round!!! :)
Cheryl Schneider 9/24/2012 11:08:00 AMAmazing creation! Congratulations!!! #10336071
Tammy M. Anderson 9/24/2012 11:57:10 AMCongrats on a great finalist. #10336289
Terry Cervi 9/24/2012 12:32:26 PMI love this! Congrats on your finalist soon to be a big winner, Mary Beth! #10336441
Nikki McDonald 9/24/2012 12:35:33 PMYou are so very good at this - love it! Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Mary Beth. #10336460
Stefania Barbier 9/24/2012 12:50:51 PMLOL too funny... congratulations! #10336565
JO ANN CLEVELAND 9/24/2012 1:31:21 PMCongrats Mary Beth, think you have a Gold in sight here too! I aolways love your creativity on these kind!
jo ann c. #10336903
Patrick Rouzes 9/24/2012 3:40:14 PMWOW, congrats & good luck, Mary Beth!
Deborah C. Lewinson 9/24/2012 4:27:45 PMWow, Mary Beth, superb finalist and a fave!
Hearty congrats and best wishes for the next round!
Debby #10337871
Phyllis H. Burchett 9/24/2012 6:56:53 PMYou go Bailey, BIG congrats Mary Beth!!! #10338709
The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 9/24/2012 7:28:44 PMLooks like Bailey is having a lot of fun. #10338881
R. J. Laudenbacher 9/24/2012 7:31:09 PMI am so happy to see this with a finalist...but I will be even happier when I see it with the gold it so deserves. Congrats MB on this fun loving creation. #10338890
The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 9/24/2012 7:31:46 PMLooks like Bailey is having a lot of fun. #10338895
Lindley Johnson 9/24/2012 8:30:13 PMCongratulations on your fun and fantastic finalist, Mary Beth! #10339074
Renee Doyle 9/24/2012 9:28:52 PMYou crack me up :-)
Michele Peterson 9/24/2012 9:42:46 PMLol.... you are a master at these, Mary Beth! Congratulations! #10339288
Heather Loewenhardt 9/24/2012 10:56:48 PMThis has to go gold. Congrats on your finalist Mary Beth. #10339356
Mary K. Robison 9/25/2012 1:58:46 AMWildly creative and amusing image, Mary Beth! Glad to hear Bailey is doing so well.
Cathy Barrows 9/25/2012 10:01:25 AMCongrats on your POTD...love the cat coming out of the headlight #10340462
Lydia Williams 9/25/2012 10:30:26 AMAwesome, Mary Beth! Congratulations! #10340514
Mitch Spence 9/25/2012 10:46:51 AMOf course it's a finalist, Mary Beth. It makes me smile and smile. #10340563
Mary Beth Aiello 9/25/2012 1:02:49 PMThank you all so very much. Bailey remains in remission and is still flying high. Your comments are truly appreciated. #10340962
Christopher Budny 9/25/2012 3:38:44 PMWhat a crowd that dog hangs with! I love your composites, Mary Beth; congratulations! #10341176
Linda L. Ruiz 9/25/2012 7:01:56 PMYou are amazing. love this #10341451
Louisa Hancock 9/26/2012 9:49:29 PMI just love these quirky images, your processing is fantastic, congratulations on being a finalist and good luck in next round #10342960
Ellen Hodges 9/27/2012 7:58:04 PMHuge congrats and very best luck on your awesome finalists, Mary Beth!!! Sooooo glad Bailey is doing well, too!!! #10344271
GREAT News about Bailey!!
Secondly the cat coming out of the headlight is Priceless!!
Excellent work MB!!
Congratulations!! #10345197
Debra R. Harder 9/29/2012 6:55:40 PMOMG...you are the freak'n MASTER, Mary Beth! I bow down to you!!!! This is GOLD all the way. Truly brilliant!!!!!!!!!!! FAVED!!! #10346856
Julianne Bradford 10/1/2012 9:44:40 AMI'm with Debra..too wonderful! Congrats on this outstanding finalist Mary Beth..hoping for Gold! #10348969
Merna L. Nobile 10/19/2012 10:13:26 AM
I heard the good news and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
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An update on our Golden Retriever, as many have been asking. Bailey finished his chemo, remains in remission, and now only has to see the oncologist once a month. He's feeling good... and ready to rumble.
What a dog!!!!
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A frog farm connected to a corrupt politician and one of the most powerful men in Brazil; a kidnapping victim who had both her ears cut off before she was released to her parents; a wealthy plastic surgeon who pioneered the procedure used to reconstruct the ears of kidnapping victims; and a kidnapper who has watched many like him escape the poorest parts of Brazil for the wealthier Sao Paolo, where they terrorize the upper class with kidnappings, theft and murder. Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) explores the various cottage industries cropping up in response to the violence and links these stories to weave a compelling narrative about what happens in a country where the rich and powerful steal from the poor, and in turn some of the poor terrorize the rich.
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With a lot of green and a little bit of Irish luck, St. Patrick's Day has become a one-day celebration for people around the world.
However, the Sun City Irish Heritage Group is dedicated to keeping the history alive every day instead of once a year.
It boasts a membership of more than 400 people, accepting those with Irish lineage and those without any family connection. Besides monthly meetings, it coordinates special interest groups that explore Irish dance, traditional song, politics and history, literature, genealogy, language and film.
Members say the group embraces St. Patrick's Day all year long through the special interest groups.
St. Patrick's Day originally started as the saint's religious feast day and the anniversary of St. Patrick's death in the fifth century.
Since the day falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.
While modern day celebrations incorporate more of the drinking and dancing, the Irish Heritage Group Raparees visit local nursing homes, sharing the melodies of Ireland.
"It's so nice to see people recognize the songs and see the joy in their face when we perform," Raparee Tom Collins said.
Other members of the group share Irish dances with the students at St. Gregory the Great Catholic School. For Marie Raverty, Irish dancing is not found her in family background as she is an Italian-American. However, when she married an Irish-American, she wanted to embrace the culture.
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With jigs and six-hand reels, sometimes the hardest part isn't the dancing. There are many difficulties that come with pinning on the plaid sash that displays the proud colors of Ireland's flag.
Every Tuesday, Tricia McLaren and Raverty teach third- through fifth-grade students not only the Irish dances, but also the history behind the steps.
"The best part is that there are so many diverse nationalities at St. Gregory and they are willing to learn about other cultures," McLaren said.
Through a private recital, the students will perform to "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" which shares the story of Annie Moore, the first Irish immigrant to pass through Ellis Island in New York Harbor.
Moore is honored by bronze statues at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. In 2011, a group from Sun City visited the statues, singing in her memory.
While many celebrate Irish history once a year, the first- and second-generation Irish-Americans living in Sun City are dedicated to keeping the traditions around and available to those who are willing to learn more. "The best part is we are like family… We may argue about a certain song or dance but then settle it. No one walks away mad," said Brian Cudahy, the Irish Heritage Group president.


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...It is true that it claimed at the time an ecumenical character, and styled itself such in several of its canons, it is true that in the mind of the Emperor Justinian II., who summoned it, it was intended to have been ecumenical. It is true that the Greeks at first declared it to be a continuation of the Sixth Synod and that by this name they frequently denominate and quote its canons. But it is also true that the West was not really represented at it at all (as we shall see presently); that when the Emperor afterwards sent the canons to the Pope to receive his signature, he absolutely refused to have anything to do with them; and it is further true that they were never practically observed by the West at all, and that even in the East their authority was rather theoretical than real....Pope Sergius refused to sign the decrees when they were sent to him, rejected them as "lacking authority" (invalidi) and described them as containing "novel errors." With the efforts to extort his signature we have no concern further than to state that they signally failed. Later on, in the time of Pope Constantine, a middle course seems to have been adopted, a course subsequently in the ninth century thus expressed by Pope John VIII., "he accepted all those canons which did not contradict the true faith, good morals, and the decrees of Rome," a truly notable statement! Nearly a century later Pope Hadrian I. distinctly recognizes all the Trullan decrees in his letter to Tenasius of Constantinople and attributes them to the Sixth Synod. "All the holy six synods I receive with all their canons, which rightly and divinely were promulgated by them, among which is contained that in which reference is made to a Lamb being pointed to by the Precursor as being found in certain of the venerable images." Here the reference is unmistakably to the Trullan Canon LXXXII.
This particular council of Constantinople, held in 692 under Justinian II, is generally known as the Council in Trullo, because it was held in the same domed hall where the Sixth General Council had met (see above). Both the Fifth and the Sixth General Councils had omitted to draw up disciplinary canons, and as this council was intended to complete both in this respect, it also took the name of Quinisext (Concilium Quinisextum, Eunodos penthekte), i.e. Fifth-Sixth. It was attended by 215 bishops, all Orientals. Basil of Gortyna in Illyria, however, belonged to the Roman patriarchate and called himself papal legate, though no evidence is extant of his right to use a title that in the East served to clothe the decrees with Roman authority. In fact, the West never recognized the 102 disciplinary canons of this council, in large measure reaffirmations of earlier canons. Most of the new canons exhibit an inimical attitude towards Churches not in disciplinary accord with Constantinople, especially the Western Churches. Their customs are anathematized and "every little detail of difference is remembered to be condemned" (Fortescue). Canon iii of Constantinople (381) and canon xxviii of Chalcedon (451) are renewed, the heresy of Honorius is again condemned (can. i), and marriage with a heretic is invalid because Rome says it is merely unlawful; Rome had recognized fifty of the Apostolic Canons, therefore the other thirty-five obtain recognition from this council, and as inspired teaching (see APOSTOLIC CANONS).In the matter of celibacy the Greek prelates are not content to let the Roman Church follow its own discipline, but insist on making a rule (for the whole Church) that all clerics except bishops may continue in wedlock, while they excommunicate anyone who tries to separate a priest or deacon from his wife, and any cleric who leaves his wife because he is ordained (can. iii, vi, xii, xiii, xlviii).The Eastern Orthodox churches holds this council an ecumenical one, and adds its canons to the decrees of the Fifth and Sixth Councils. in the West St. Bede calls it (De sexta mundi aetate) a "reprobate" synod, and Paul the Deacon (Hist. Lang., VI, p. 11) an "erratic" one. Dr. Fortescue rightly says (op. cit. below, p. 96) that intolerance of all other customs with the wish to make the whole Christian world conform to its own local practices has always been and still is a characteristic note of the Byzantine Church. For the attitude of the popes, substantially identical, in face of the various attempts to obtain their approval of these canons, see Hefele, "Conciliengesch." (III, 345-48).
Pope Sergius I protested the council, and refused to sign the canons. At Sergius's refusal, Justinian dispatched a military delegation to Rome to induce Sergius to sign; the imperial army at Ravenna, however, composed mainly of native Italians, rallied to support the Roman Pontiff, marching on Rome.
Canonical Status of the CouncilSince the ecumenicity of the Quinisext Council has been a matter of dispute, we should review how ecumenical councils had been constituted prior to this synod. The Emperor convoked each ecumenical council, declaring its time, place, and purpose, and invited all the bishops of the Empire. After the partition of the Empire and the barbarian invasions, the Emperor only had jurisdiction over the East. In order for the bishops of the West to be represented, the Emperor would send an invitation to the Pope, who had patriarchal authority over all Latin bishops, and could act on their behalf. If a doctrine of the faith was in dispute, the Pope would prepare a definition of the faith, either on his own initiative or in consultation with the Latin bishops. Ecumenical councils took place in or near the imperial city of Constantinople, so it was generally feasible only for the bishops of that patriarchate to attend. The patriarchs of Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem attended in person or by proxy. The Pope never attended in person, but sent his legates with specific instructions on doctrinal matters.Once an ecumenical council was convened, the papal legates presided over the synod on behalf of the Pope. The issues at hand were discussed among the bishops, and the pope's definition of faith was read to the assembly. The council would then give its assent to the definition, and use it as a basis for constructing its dogmatic constitutions, which define the faith, determine which persons or writings have fallen into heresy, and prescribe ecclesiastical penalties. The bishops could also issue disciplinary canons. At the close of a general council, the constitutions and canons were submitted to the Emperor so he could promulgate them throughout the Empire, while storing the original documents in the imperial archive. In this way the Emperor acts as guardian of the faith. Since the Pope did not attend in person, and he only authorized his legates to proclaim his definition of the faith, any further acts of the council needed papal ratification. After the council closed, the constitutions and canons were sent to the Pope for his signature. Only with papal approval could the acts be binding in the West, thereby giving the council true ecumenical status. The Pope sometimes elected to exclude or qualify some of the constitutions or canons in his ratification. Any decree or canon excluded by the Pope would not have ecumenical authority, but would at most be binding in the ecclesial jurisdictions of the East.Since the Council in Trullo did not involve dogmatic matters, but only disciplinary canons, it is understandable why the Greek bishops might not see the need for prior papal approval. Nonetheless, it was highly irregular for an ecumenical council not to be presided by papal legates. The Greeks were evidently aware of this, so Archbishop Basil of Gortyna (in Crete) added to his signature, "Holding the place of the Holy Church of Rome in every synod," just as he had done at the Sixth Ecumenical Council in 680, though there is no evidence he received a perpetual commission from the Pope. The idea that the Trullan council was a continuation of the sixth general synod does not reflect historical reality. As Hefele proved, this council was convened more than a decade later, in 691 or 692. The list of signatories further shows that the Quinisext Council was not constituted of the same bishops who had attended the Sixth Ecumenical Council. This was really a new council, especially since the ecumenical council had long ago been formally closed and ratified.The Council in Trullo was not ecumenical in its origin, since it was convoked and presided independently of papal authority or any other real participation by the patriarchate of the West, with which the East was not in schism. The claim that this was a continuation of the Sixth Ecumenical Council is untenable, since the general council had been canonically closed and confirmed by the bishops, the Emperor, and the Pope. There is no precedent in Church history, before or since, of reopening such a council, and even if it were possible, this would have to be executed by the same authority that closed the council, and here the authority of the Pope was absent. Therefore, in its origin, the Council in Trullo was a regional synod of the East, notwithstanding its pretensions.Nonetheless, there is precedent for a regional synod attaining ecumenical status by post facto ratification by the Pope. This was the case with the First Council of Constantinople (381), a synod of Greek bishops that was later ratified by Pope Damasus. Yet in this case the synod was indirectly convoked by the Pope, who urged that the bishops should meet in Rome. Since the Greeks were unable to make the long journey, some of them convened in Constantinople in a parallel synod. At the close of their council, they sent three bishops with a letter to the Pope, "to show that our intentions are peaceful and have unity as their goal."Such peaceful intentions can hardly be ascribed to some of the Trullan canons, which are overtly hostile to Latin customs. Interestingly, the council's grievances with the West had nothing to do with the authority of the Pope, the filioque, or any of the other major complaints common to later Greek Orthodoxy. The Greeks objected to Latin customs such as priestly celibacy and fasting on Saturday. They did not presume to do away with all non-Greek customs, but only those believed to be in direct conflict with apostolic tradition. Indeed, only about a half dozen of the 102 canons are overtly hostile to Latin customs. In determining apostolic tradition, the Greeks perhaps relied too heavily on the so-called Apostolic Canons, which were mostly written in the fourth century or later. Since these canons were written in the East, they lent credence to the erroneous view that certain Greek liturgical customs were of apostolic origin. Even if these Eastern customs could be traced back to the Apostles, it would not follow that equally ancient customs could not have been established elsewhere in Christendom. The council is marked by an excessive zeal for canonical uniformity, and the modern reader must remember that the distinction between orthodoxy in faith and purely disciplinary matters was not always clearly perceived at this time.Since we now fully recognize that disciplinary canons are not immutable or irrevocable, the question of the ecumenicity of this council loses some importance. An ecumenical council's grace of infallibility does not properly apply to disciplinary canons, except that they may not incidentally contain anything contrary to divine faith or natural law. Papal ratification of the canons after the fact might raise the canons to ecumenical status in a more ordinary sense, namely that they apply to every jurisdiction in the Church, not that the Council in Trullo is properly ecumenical. Even here the question is somewhat moot, since many of the Trullan canons have fallen into disuse in both the East and the West.All the patriarchs except the Pope ratified the council. The patriarchs of Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem did not attend the Council in Trullo, but they signed its decrees afterward. The permanent legates who served as papal ambassadors in Constantinople were also induced to sign the decrees, though they had no commission to represent the Pope in a general synod, nor did they attend the council. The place for the Pope's signature, just below that of the Emperor, remained conspicuously blank. Pope Sergius steadfastly refused to sign the acts of the council, claiming he would rather die than endorse its errors. The council was therefore in opposition to the head of the Church, and cannot be considered ecumenical, nor can we invoke the example of the First Council of Constantinople, since no such opposition existed between that council and the Pope. Still, the question remains as to which canons of this local council were ever approved by later popes.Emperor Justinian later asked Pope John VII (705-07) to ratify the Trullan canons, beseeching the pontiff to convene a Roman synod that would nullify any objectionable canons and confirm the rest. The Pope declined to confirm or condemn any of the canons. His successor, Pope Constantine (708-15), met with the emperor and arrived at some sort of compromise, the terms of which have not been recorded. The fact that the Latins did not change their liturgical customs is sufficient evidence that the Pope did not agree to any of the blatantly objectionable canons, though we cannot be certain regarding what sort of endorsement he may have given to the rest.The Greeks at the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787) explicitly recognized the Trullan canons as pertaining to the sixth general synod, but this declaration was never ratified by Rome. However, Pope Adrian I (772-795) says he approved the canons of all six councils that were lawfully promulgated, including the canon forbidding depictions of the Precursor (John the Baptist) with the Lamb (as Christ), which is the eighty-second Trullan canon. It seems that Pope Adrian believed that the canons of Trullo pertained to the Sixth Ecumenical Council, yet his approval of the canons was qualified: quae jure ac divinitus ab ipsis promulgatae sunt ("those alone which were lawfully and divinely promulgated"). While the Pope did not challenge the Greek claim that the Trullan canons belonged to the sixth general council, this acquiescence to a historical claim hardly suffices to elevate the council to ecumenical status. Indeed, a century later, Pope John VIII (872-882) referred to the Trullan canons as those which the Greeks "maintain" (perhibent) to be from the sixth general synod, so the question of the council's ecumenicity was by no means considered decided. The Greek claim was based on the belief that the same bishops of the Sixth Ecumenical Council issued the Trullan canons just five years later, but we have seen that this belief is historically inaccurate.The last definitive papal stance on the Council in Trullo was expressed by the aforementioned John VIII, who accepted from that council "all those canons which did not contradict the true faith, good morals, and decrees of Rome." In particular, the Apostolic See now accepted all eighty-five of the so-called Apostolic Canons, whereas previously it had only accepted the first fifty. Apparently, even at this late date, the Romans had not generally accepted the Trullan canons, which could hardly be the case if Adrian I or any other pope had truly declared the council to be ecumenical.Relatively few of the Trullan canons were explicitly identified as approved by the Pope. Only the eighty-five Apostolic Canons (mentioned in the second canon of Trullo) are known to have been approved by John VIII, while Adrian I approved at least the eighty-second canon of Trullo. For the remainder of the canons, we are left to apply John VIII's principle of consistency with "the true faith, good morals, and decrees of Rome."Several canons from the Council in Trullo are included in Gratian's Decretum, but this canonical compilation never had the status of an official code of ecclesiastical law, and we cannot necessarily infer papal approval of a canon from its inclusion in this collection. Nonetheless, the Decretum was a highly influential source of canon law, so it is worth mentioning the canons it cites, as these would not have been considered contrary to the decrees of Rome. Gratian cites the following Trullan canons: the second, fourth, sixth, eleventh, thirteenth, seventeenth, twenty-third, twenty-fourth, twenty-eighth, thirty-sixth, and ninety-third. The thirteenth canon is indicated as being of local application, while many of the other canons are cited only partially or in an oblique paraphrase. Needless to say, nearly all of the Trullan canons were practically ignored in the West.The Greeks, by contrast, have consistently regarded the Quinisext Council as ecumenical, though even they allowed most of its canons to fall into disuse. In particular, the canons opposed to Latin customs were never used to impose restrictions on Latin liturgy in the East, nor was communion with the Latin Church denied on account of failure to adopt the Trullan canons. Since the schism of 1054, the Orthodox have had little regard for the pronouncements of the Roman Church. However, in the seventh century the Church of the East did not pretend to be the entire Church, and the Greeks recognized the necessity of papal ratification to make a council's acts ecumenical. Thus, even by eastern ecclesiology, the Council in Trullo should not be regarded as ecumenical.
Why do the Eastern Orthodox consider the Quninsext (Fifth-Sixth) Council, also called the Council of Trullo, a part of the Ecumenical Councils?
It looks like, at the time of their office, the West was not only unrepresented, but a fake representative was present.
The East is as guilty to coercion? That's not the usual picture.
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