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Book Review: "Four Views on the Historical Adam"
Net Galley Review
By Matthew Barrett , Ardel Caneday , Denis Lamoureux , John H. Walton , C. John Collins , William D. Barrick , Gregory A. Boyd , Philip G. Ryken , Stanley N. Gundry.
Grand Rapids, MI 49530
ISBN: 9780310499275; $19.99, 10 December 2013.
Reviewed by Rev. Dr. Michael Philliber for Deus Misereatur.
We were sitting in one of the local pubs, doctoral students from diverse denominations and deep in our ministries. We were talking about our theses topics, when suddenly the conversation turned on whether or not Adam and Eve were genuinely historical persons. I was the only one in a self-professed Evangelical denomination. The others came from clans that had a reputation for being rather "broad" on Biblical authority and historicity. It was a relatively awkward moment, until things moved on. But I distinctly remember thinking then, in 2006, that I was glad to be an Evangelical where this subject was not up for grabs. Nevertheless since that time the discussion has come around to our part of town. A prime example can be found in the newest 288 page paperback installment in the Counterpoint series, edited by Stanley Gundry, and clearly titled, "Four Views on the Historical Adam" published by Zondervan. To put it in a nutshell, the discussion in the book revolves around answering two questions: (1) Is Adam a historical person who really lived in time, space and history? And (2) Does it really matter to the Christian Faith? The "Four Views on the Historical Adam" follows the format of the other Counterpoint installments; (1) One dialogue partner makes their case for their position; (2) the other interlocutors pipe in to point out various holes or slips in logic; (3) then there is a rejoinder by the main chapter writer; (4) and the cycle begins with the next dialogue partner.
Matthew Barrett, Associate Professor of Christian Studies at California Baptist Seminary, and Ardel Caneday, Professor of New Testament Studies and Biblical Studies at North western College, launch into the introductory chapter. The authors of this chapter rightly note that "when conflict emerges among Christians, our quest for truth must not avoid conflict but face it, even if this makes us uncomfortable" (14), so they busily unpack the rules of the game, parameters for discussion, history of the subject, and the ideological background that will often flow just beneath the surface. An important observation made in the chapter quickly becomes clear as the book unfolds; "( . . . ) how one understands Genesis, evolutionary theory, and even the age of the earth to a certain extent will impact, in one way or another, what one believes about Adam and Eve" (25).
The first chapter is handed to Denis Lamoureux, Associate Professor of Science and Religion at St. Joseph's College in the University of Alberta. Lamoureux works out a case for Evolutionary Creation, and specifically that there was no historical Adam. He draws from his Seminary and Scientific training to build his argument. Though holding to the inerrancy of Scripture, he stresses that the writers of the Scriptures penned their material from within the framework of ancient science. That God, accommodating his revelation to humankind, used the vehicle of ancient science to teach "inerrant, life-changing, spiritual truths" (41), giving numerous examples where he sees this is the case. To tease out how he can hold to both, inerrancy as well as "( . . . ) Holy Scripture makes statements about how God created ( . . . ) that in fact never happened" (54, 56), he proposes the "Message-Incident Principle" (49-55). This brings him to construct his reasons for rejecting Adam as a historical person; "To use technical terminology, Adam is the retrojective conclusion of an ancient taxonomy. And since ancient science does not align with physical reality, it follows that Adam never existed" (58). Lamoureux also delves into the New Testament, and explains how his "Message-Incident Principle" works in regard to the New Testament's mention of Adam at crucial places.
Next John Walton, Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School, addresses the role of Adam and Eve as archetypes. Though Walton emphasizes that he personally thinks Adam and Eve were real historical persons, his main accent is to show how they were representative and not essentially the biological forbearers of humankind. He walks the reader through the early chapters of Genesis, pointing out the archetypal emphasis of the Biblical writer, especially with the way role or function is being presented in those chapters. Walton then turns to Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) literature and shows how Israel's neighbors did not depict human origins "in terms of a single couple being created as progenitors of the entire human race" (99). Nevertheless the ANE material did picture chosen humans as archetypes (99-104), as do the New Testament documents (104-8). Walton then presents one possible scenario where a Christian who is convinced that evolution is consistent with reality and the Biblical witness is true might work out "Adam and Eve" as archetypes, where the image of God was endowed to hominids. However, in this setup, Adam and Eve would be "neither the first people nor the biological/genetic ancestors of all" (115).
In the third chapter C. John Collins, Professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary, comes at the subject from an old earth position. He holds that Adam and Eve "were both real persons at the headwaters of humankind" (143) and that they are one of the essential elements in the Christian Faith. After defining what he means by "history" and "historical" Collins then drafts up how ANE texts, specifically with regard to origins, and the Biblical account of Genesis 1-11 are similar and where they are dissimilar. His point seems to be mainly to show that the "front end of the worldview story" (151) shapes the rest of the narrative, as well as how people defined themselves in relation to those accounts. "So it is fitting to find in Genesis an alternative front end to the worldview story, which aims to tell the story the right way" (153). From here he goes on to show Genesis tracing humankind back to a common source, therefore affirming human unity which lays the groundwork for "Israel's calling to bring light to the world" (154). Next he unpacks the harmony of Genesis 1-11 as a literary piece, which harmony splashes on over into 12-50. Thereafter Collins takes the reader through the Biblical storyline displaying how the Biblical writers took Adam and Eve as real people at the headwaters of humankind. From this Biblical story line, which includes a real fall into sin by an original Adam and Eve, he sketches out how sin is an intrusion into God's good creation, an "alien intruder" (160), that affects the unified whole of humankind. Collins ties together the essential hope that comes from a real Adam and Eve at the headwaters of humankind, "If we have a good explanation for why things have gone wrong, then maybe the Christian hope that somehow God will put them right is a secure comfort also – a comfort that will help us to live fully human lives, as God's beloved people, even now" (167). In the end, he does open the door, ever so slightly, for the possibility that there might have been more than Adam and Eve – maybe a tribe under their chief, Adam. He draws this possibility from Derek Kidner (172-3).
Rounding out the dialogue, William Barrick, Professor of Old Testament at The Master's Seminary, comes to the table promoting a young earth position. He stresses the point that if the later Old and New Testament writers built their case on earlier events that didn't actually take place, then their position is falsified (203-5; see also 221 fn 79). Further, he brings out the basic and usual reasons that creation happened in the six 24-hour days stated in Genesis 1-2, showing the flow and connection of the passage. From here he puts together the reasons for seeing Adam and Eve as the original pair of humankind from whom we all spring, with all of the specialness of their creation. Next he describes how the following chapters in Genesis grow out of the realness of the first couple; including the fall of all humanity in their rebellion. Moving from Genesis Barrick surveys Old and New Testament sections that either assume or specifically reference the first couple. This brings him to the conclusion that the "historical individuality of Adam as the parent of the race forms the basis of New Testament theology. A mere archetype cannot fulfill the same textually and theologically significant role" (218). Barrick then raises the stakes by declaring that the holding to a historical Adam is "a gospel issue" (222). Finally, the author rightly reminds the reader to be cautious about throwing their lasso around the present scientific star, because "declarations by scientists represent their interpretation of the evidence, not the evidence itself. Science changes, the Scriptures do not" (227; see also 223 fn 84(4)).
"Four Views on the Historical Adam" ends with two articles coming from pastoral reflections. Gregory Boyd, pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, shows from his own personal experience why a historical Adam is not essential to the Christian Faith. He goes on and makes a passionate plea for Evangelicals to exclude it from the definition of Evangelical Orthodoxy. Philip Ryken, president of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and former senior minister of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, summarizes the reasons why Evangelicals must continue to hold onto the historicity of Adam as the originating parent of humankind. Ryken takes a wise, level-headed stance with regard to science and Biblical revelation, noting that as "our faith seeks understanding, we are wise to exercise patience both in our study of Scripture and with the progress of science" (269). He then fleshes out seven well-reasoned points for maintaining our hold on the historical Adam. In my personal opinion this was the best chapter in the whole work; pastoral, evangelistic, missional, and compassionate.
To read "Four Views on the Historical Adam" is something of a stretch due to the nature of the book. It is intended to be a gentleman's serious discussion of an important subject. It is presented as a civil debate, which on occasion gets edgy. But overall it is a worthwhile read. No matter where the reader falls on the spectrum, he or she will gain insight, and be challenged. I recommend the book.
Thanks to Net Galley and Zondervan for the e-copy to write this review.
{As always, feel free to publish or post this review; and give credit where credit is due. Mike}


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In a recently published paper, School of Psychology's organisational psychologist Dr Dennis Rose discusses the applicability of distributed leadership to current and future workforce.
How may current forms of leadership and management be adapted to engage all employees, across the entire age spectrum? Commentaries on the difficulties of managing Gen Y employees abound in the HR and management literatures. Yet, this cohort has been shaped by conditions created by previous generations. Perhaps the solution lies in exploring traditional leadership forms in new ways.
Distributed leadership has appeared in the education literature over the past decade and is beginning to attract the attention of management theorists. Distributed leadership is used as a 'lens' for understanding how current leadership theory may be extended to share leadership. The recently published paper by Dennis Rose (of the above title) argues that all employees need to be engaged and contributing with behaviours and ideas to business competitiveness and sustainability. As people age there is likely to be a gradual fall in fluid intelligence – the ability to solve problems in conditions of incomplete information – and in working memory. This may become problematic in advanced age and under conditions of continuous change, such as new technology. On the other hand, decision making unaccompanied by knowledge, maturity, strategic perspectives and insight may be problematic.
Thus, the distributed leader recognises that they do not have all the answers and there is considerable opportunity to draw on the creativity of younger employees and provide opportunities for contribution to decision making and engagement. The distributed leader will thus provide a safe environment for younger employees to contribute towards innovation and decisions and create opportunities for growth. This may involve removing barriers to participation, encouraging networks, developing leadership, coaching and mentoring and so-forth.
If you want to know more about Dennis Rose's article, visit: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/JMD-07-2013-0094?journalCode=jmd

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Grace is Calling
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e and I had our worst day yet. He was mad at me. I was mad at him. He screamed. We both cried. Naps were a bust. It was just really really bad. Can't say why. I can say I shouldn't have been frustrated or angry or mad. This kid is clearly going through a lot and has so many huge feelings and is such a small small person and I should have held his hand and gave him a hug and helped him work through them instead of having to take a time out of my own. I shouldn't have taken it personally, because it wasn't personal. I have so so much to learn. I have so much growing to do myself.
day 150: the position has been filled
day 149: cover letter
Dallas and Melissa,
You changed my life three years ago. Melissa, I wrote to you, desperate for a life-long solution to an eating disorder that ravaged me for two years then haunted me for twelve more. With your encouragement, I embarked upon my first Whole30 and became the person I always faked I was; I'm becoming the person I always hoped to be.
Who was I then? I was the star student, the bookworm, the captain of the water polo team, the MVP of the paddling team. I taught myself how to surf. I taught myself Python. I wrote on unlined paper in 10 point font with a 0.5 mechanical pencil and never turned in a problem set with a mistake, a strike-out, or an eraser mark. I earned a scholarship and made my way through college. I was the darling of the physics department, their brightest student. I won a philosophy award for a thesis on quantum mechanics, unprecedented. I traveled to Osaka and Key West and Alaska, measuring nuclear states and wave impacts and sonar, finding results of significant consequence. I was a blown Easter egg: beautiful, delightful, yet so very empty. I could calculate the first excited energy state of the helium atom by hand but I could not bring food to my mouth without also naming myself disgusting, slovenly, a heifer. I could charm Oxford tutors and hockey players alike but my heart lacked a smile. I could not keep my demons at bay; I could only try to keep one step ahead: physically running miles on end until exhaustion, hiding myself in tricky passages of Rachmaninoff through hours of piano practice and burning the midnight oil to lose myself in doctorate-level problems chasing a moment's respite in that single-minded immersion called "flow."
Who am I now? I am all of the above, without the "couldn't"s. I am a mom. I am a wife. I am a friend. I am a person who can take a bite and thank the animal whose life sustains mine, the people with whom I'm sharing my meal, the sun and the plants and the soil and the water and God for being part of that great big circle they sing about in The Lion King. I enjoy running, I enjoy the piano, I enjoy solving problems, but I don't kill myself to do them and I won't die if I don't. I love my body. I am blessed in its health, in its strength, in its motion, and I nurture and tend to these gifts. My soul loves more often than it hates. I sing more often than I am scared. I create; I make.
Why would you like me on your team? During my dark ages, I accumulated a great amount of skill, the most valuable being skill-acquisition itself. Now I do the same but with far more joy. I learn quickly and I learn well. I am meticulous. I blog on WordPress at snatchingzion.com. I'm social in a purposeful way: time-wasting, no; connecting, yes. My Instagram is @snatchingzion, and I pin at https://www.pinterest.com/untilzion/. Microsoft Office is a piece of cake. I am a voting, concerned, but always proud citizen of the United States of America.
As for "cheese," soggy pulverized cashews fall under the dairy chapter of the Karma Sutra of Sex With Your Pants On. No, such "cheese" is not Whole-30 compliant. Instead, try cashews, chopped but not destroyed, a generous squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkling of sea salt over a big bowl of fresh greens and flank steak. Most things are better when you're not pretending they're something else. And the best cheese is stinky.
Very respectfully,
day 148: up late
A "dream job" came up and I applied.
But first, I worked on a workout with A. It was an alley kind of day because seminars were ongoing, so wall balls were the chosen implements of debauchery. We had fun making up the rep scheme and making up the punishments and, because we did 75 thrusters for time today, we made it into one of those workouts that is not as hard as it seems.
day 147: A makes a friend
A's schedule is early. He wakes up at 0330 to workout at 0400, and then coaches at 0515 and 0600 before going into regular suit and tie work. He now has a regular morning crew, working out with him early and then doing the later classes too. He's so happy and it's so so great.
And the salt of the day: Fatal Distraction..
I can't stop crying.
day 146: maddy came over
red rover red rover send maddy right over.
it was so nice to be with my sistwer. we made chocolate chip cookies. we sat on the floor. and then last night she nursed me through a lot of tears and a lot of anxiety and a lot of pain, and now I feel okay again.
bean and I went on a trip. our very first trip by ourselves. our very very first without screaming from departure to arrival and then back again.
days 132 – 145: what I remember
Hankster finished his eagle-scout project! (In one day!) We've been talking about it since he was 8.
I always give bean the spoons while I'm unloading the dishwasher. He takes them out of the utensil cage and puts them back in, takes them out and puts them back in, takes them out and throws them on the floor. Finished with the dishes, I pulled out some blueberries from the fridge and placed them in a small bowl for him. He looked at the bowl, looked around, looked at the bowl again, looked up at me for a while, the finally, gingerly, picked up a large spoon that was still on the floor and began to the painstaking process of trying to spoon the blueberries one by one. He usually eats blueberries with his fingers, but this was the first time he had a bowl of blueberries (I usually give them to him one by one) and the bowl must have signaled the necessity of a spoon. Not being provided one (he has a very special spoon) he did what he could with what he had available to him. With him, smiles are so easy.
On our anniversary, I was reading in bed next to A and right before he drifted off, (in truth I thought he was already gone,) he kissed me on my elbow.
For the first time in his life, bean let me put him down in the middle of his nap. I stayed with him, but I did things I normally can't do when I've wrapped him or he's sleeping on me: reading and taking notes, knitting, not sweating…
Bean has a new tooth coming in.
On Memorial Day, A and I did Murph: 1 mile run, 100 pull-ups (ring rows for me), 200 push ups, 300 squats, and another 1 mile run. We did it an hour apart, but we both finished in 40 minutes and change. Two best parts: first, remembering the soldiers, the sailors, the marines, the coast guard, and the airmen who died for us, for our freedom, for lives which are worth living. Second, remembering the first time I attempted this workout with A, doing it completely wrong (100 of each movement vice the rep scheme shown above,) taking over an hour to do so, and thinking there was no way I'd ever be able to do anything even close. That was three years ago. A came up to me afterward and told me what a great job I did and we smiled at how far we've come, and how far we have to go. I've never felt connected to A at the gym; he's so personable and so friendly and so outgoing, plus a coach, we always go our separate ways. That moment we had, where he came up to me and smiled at me and spoke with me, I finally felt like I was wanted. I finally felt like I belonged.
We saw a butterfly. bean was on my back and boom was being stubborn and a butterfly flew up from the flowers and all around us before she went on her merry way. bean tracked her flight while she was in sight, a smile of wonder on his sweet face.


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I've been thinking a lot about dance lately.
It started before the cruise and has continued into this week.
I think the time away from competing, as difficult as it has been, has been good for me. I can genuinely say that I am enjoying being able to take the time to dig into the details of the routines and steps and movements that I am doing. I've been able to connect with my body and dance in a way I didn't expect.
And I really really like it.
That's not to say I don't want to compete anymore, absolutely I do!
But I am not in a rush to do it. I also don't find I have a need to do it as much as I felt I did before.
What I crave most from dance right now is the experience of it. Yes, competing is part of the experience, but it is no longer the main goal for me.
Right now, I want to see how far I can continue to develop and grow through dance. I want to keep developing those details, keep pushing myself, keep working to see what I can do.
I want to inspire others to dance and to be an example for other dancers to look up to. I have overcome a lot to be where I am right now and I know life is going to continue to throw obstacles at me, whether in dance or other areas of my life. That is just how life goes. By meeting those challenges, that is how we grow and get stronger.
I have grown a lot and come so far in dance, and there is so much more of this journey left.
But right now I feel my focus in dance needs a slightly different focus. I want to focus more on development.
For the past 8 months or so, my dance journey has been focused on me and my development. I haven't really been able to do that since before I got sick because there was always a competition or test or performance I was preparing for. During that time, that prep and focus on tangible goals was what I needed.
I am surprised to discover that I don't really need that sort of focus anymore.
I do still have a need and desire to compete and perform, but it is not as pressing. When I do it, I want to do it to show my progress, and mostly it's to show that progress to myself. I feel that competitions, and by extension performance (I would much much rather compete than perform) are necessary to help give a limit to break up phases of development. They give a timeline for taking a step back, evaluating, and refocusing.
For the past year, I have enjoyed working with Boss more than I have during the 5 years prior to it. We really have come into a solid grove with how we work, and it really is at a higher level than I ever really thought possible, in consideration of the struggles we had trying to get and stay on the same page before that. There is an element of mutual respect I never expected.
It makes me optimistic and eager to see where Boss's teaching will lead me next.
I am so grateful that I discovered pro/am, despite the unique challenges it presents. Without it, I likely would have stopped dancing a long time ago and I would definitely not be where I am now. The opportunity it provides me is unmatched.
I don't know what the future holds. I expect at some point my career will take me to a new location and that will mean new dance experiences. For now, I intend to embrace the opportunities Boss gives me as best I can. I don't know what all those opportunities will be, but I do know I will continue to get fitter, healthier and feel better — which finally brings me back full circle to the main reasons I started dancing in the first place. Before I found dance, I was very lost and broken.
Through dance I have become strong and confident. I would never have beaten cancer without it. Words cannot express my gratitude for those who have been part of my dance journey, especially Boss who never gave up on me, even when I seemed determine to give up on dance, myself, and to make it as difficult as possible.
This has been such a long time coming.
It's time for a new chapter in dance for me. I am not quite sure where it will go, but I know it will be great and ideas are already forming. Once I can get them organized into some sort of sense, I will present them to Boss and see what he suggests.
I'm excited for this new chapter and where it will lead me.
Time to start writing.


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This Idaho prosecutor has a troubling pattern of giving passes to child rapists and sex abusers
An Idaho prosecuting attorney is drawing complaints for allowing child sex abuse suspects to escape serious punishment with plea deals considered to be too lenient by some members of the community he serves.
East Idaho News investigated some of those complaints and found Karl Lewies, the Fremont County prosecutor, had allowed men accused of raping and sexually abusing children to admit to less serious charges and avoid prison time and even skip sex offender registration.
Lewies refused to answer questions by email or phone about the plea agreements, and the prosecutor lashed out when East Idaho News reporter Nate Eaton confronted him for an explanation earlier this month at the courthouse.
"No, nothing I want to say," Lewies said. "Not this style, Nate, not this style."
Eaton reminded the prosecutor that he's neglected to return phone calls and emails seeking comment, and the reporter told Lewies that he was investigating citizen complaints about his handling of sex abuse cases.
"I'd ask who they are," Lewies said, before getting into an elevator to leave.
The prosecutor emailed the reporter hours later to complain that his actions in the courthouse were "appalling and unnecessary."
The website investigated three cases that Lewies prosecuted, involving Timothy Greene, Keith Strawn and Cody Polatis.
Greene, a 46-year-old Ashton man, was accused of raping a 16-year-old friend of his daughter's at his home on New Year's Day.
Court documents show the girl was intoxicated and semiconscious during the assault, and Greene admitted to having oral and vaginal intercourse with the girl.
A DNA sample confirmed the sexual activity, and Greene was charged Feb. 25 with rape, which carried a maximum life sentence and possible $50,000 fine.
Greene told Judge Gregory Moeller during an Aug. 18 hearing that he didn't "want to believe" he engaged in sex acts with the girl, but the evidence proved he did.
He said he was "very, very sorry," but he denied that his behavior caused the girl "physical pain or mental suffering."
"No, sir, I believe none of that happened," Greene told the judge, who asked again if he thought he'd harmed the child. "No, sir."
Moeller allowed Greene to enter an Alford plea, which allowed him to receive a penalty without admitting guilt, since he refused to accept full responsibility for his alleged crime.
That's when Lewies agreed to drop that charge in exchange for a felony injury to a child charge, which carries a potential 10-year prison term and possible $50,000 fine.
Greene also won't have to register as a sex offender.
In another case, Lewies recommended just 10 days in jail for another Ashton man, Keith Strawn, who took his pregnant 14-year-old daughter to Missouri to marry her 24-year-old rapist.
Court records show he allowed Aaron Seaton, who was convicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years in prison, to live with the family after impregnating the teen, who eventually had a miscarriage.
"If you get them pregnant, then you marry them," Strawn told the court.
Strawn was charged with two counts felony injury to a child and one felony count of accessory to rape, but Lewiess agreed to drop one of the injury charges and the accessory charge.
Moeller, who was the judge in that case, as well, adamantly disagreed with the prosecutors recommendation and instead sentenced Strawn to a four-year suspended prison sentence and 120 days in jail.
In a third case, Lewies agreed to drop felony charges against a Salem man who repeatedly broke into a neighbor's home, stole a teenage girl's underwear valued at $1,300 and masturbated over her bed.
Cody Polatis, who became known as the "Sunday bandit" because he broke in while the family was at church, was originally charged with felony burglary, stalking and public display of offensive sexual material.
But Lewies offered a plea agreement that allowed Polatis, whose actions were captured by a hidden video camera, to admit to misdemeanor unlawful entry and stalking in exchange for dropping the other sexual material charge.
Judge Gilman Gardner sentenced the 21-year-old Polatis to 360 days in jail in October, but suspended all but 10 days of that term and placed him on four years of probation.
Polatis, had previously pleaded guilty to taking women's clothing from Kmart in 2014, found himself back in front of Gardner in June, after he was accused of violating the terms of probation.
Gardner ordered him to serve 72 days in jail after Polatis admitted to breaking into a Madison County home in June, but he insisted he planned only to masturbate and leave — but not steal any clothing.
Lewies, who served two separate terms as Fremont County prosecutor, has consistently declined to explain his reasons for offering the plea deals.
But he won't be serving as prosecutor much longer, after losing a Republican primary in May to newcomer Marcia Murdoch, a 2009 law school graduate and Fremont County school board member.
No Democrats or independents filed as candidates, so Murdoch will take over the job in January.


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Disclosure: Thrillist paid for our travel and expenses to tag along for their Hotel Thrillist party.
At 81 floors, the building that houses the new Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in downtown Chicago looks like a wave rising into the sky, with curving balconies that make the hotel seem to ripple.
The hotel lives up to its four-star ranking with clean, modern rooms, friendly concierge service, countless amenities, and spectacular views.
The Radisson Blu is the chain's first in North America, and opened it doors in November to the public. The first 18 floors are for the hotel (there are 334 rooms), and floors 19-81 are for residential use.
With three weddings being hosted there this past weekend and Thrillist throwing its annual Hotel Thrillist event, the lobby, pool, and restaurants were bustling, but the staff seemed to handle the influx effortlessly.
The rooms are "fashion inspired" and start at about $200 a night. Inside the hotel is very dim, as if trying to impress a very posh crowd.
The hotel has a gym that spans 8,000 square feet and even has a basketball court. Outside, there is 80,000-square-feet of space with a fire pit, outdoor-running track, a pool, and cabanas.


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High Peak CLP said:
As soon as we were made aware of Nick Longos' tweets, High Peak CLP and Ruth George reported Mr Longos to the Labour Party and he was immediately suspended pending a full investigation. These tweets are from the summer but Mr Largan chose to only make them public now, during an election.
Mr Largan has now made an allegation of abuse against an unnamed Labour Party activist over three weeks ago which High Peak Labour Party will investigate. However, this may be hampered by the lack of information or evidence produced.
Mr Largan has spent much of his time in High Peak making false and defamatory allegations about Ruth George.
Mr Largan is not from our constituency and since he moved here a few months ago he has repeatedly made allegations against local constituents whose doors he has knocked on.
A number of constituents have complained to us about Mr Largan's conduct, alleging intimidating behaviour on their doorsteps, and we understand some local residents have reported this to the Police. We trust they will investigate this incident and take appropriate action."
Ruth George said
"As soon as I was made aware of these tweets I reported Nick Longos to the Labour Party which took immediate action to suspend his membership, I also reported it to the Derbyshire Police who contacted Mr Largan to investigate. I wrote to Mr Largan to tell him I was sorry this abuse had occurred and to inform him what I had done and the actions being taken."


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It was 53 feet long from snout to tail, 9 feet longer than the largest known dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex. The enormous dinosaur — named Spinosaurus after the ridge of bony spines on its back — has remained elusive, until now.
In 1912, German paleontologist Ernst Stromer von Reichenbach discovered Spinosaurus fossils in the Sahara desert, shipped them home, and put the assembled bones on display until the skeleton was destroyed in an Allied bombing raid in 1944. Since then, efforts to find another specimen have been unsuccessful. Fortunately, Stromer kept detailed, illustrated records, which led to a new discovery in the cliffs of Morocco.
The Nova/National Geographic documentary "Bigger Than T. rex," which premieres on Nov. 5 on PBS, tells the fascinating story of this lesser known dinosaur. With technology funding from the National Geographic Society, researchers have created a digital model of Spinosaurus, revealing what the carnivorous behemoth looked like, what it ate, and how it lived.
Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim, whose detective work was instrumental in solving the Spinsaurus mystery, shared his story with MNN.
MNN: When were the first new Spinosaurus bones found? What was your reaction when you heard they existed?
Nizar Ibrahim: I saw the first bones of the new skeleton in 2008. At the time I suspected that they might belong to Spinosaurus, but it was only when I saw other parts of the same skeleton in an Italian museum that I knew for sure. Realizing that we had a new skeleton of Spinosaurus in our hands was incredible. For me, it was a very special moment. Spinosaurus had become something of an obsession for me. I first read about this dinosaur when I was 6 or 7 years old and was determined to find a new skeleton one day. Ernst Stromer von Reichenbach has always been something of a "science hero" for me. When I began my life as a scientist, I decided to follow in his footsteps. I wanted to rediscover his lost world of Saharan dinosaurs, and that includes the "holy grail" of Saharan dinosaurs, Spinosaurus. The odds really were stacked against me when I tried to locate the man who found the new Spinosaurus skeleton. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack — or, better, a desert. So you could say luck was important. But I had "earned" that luck. I traveled back to the Sahara, attempting to do the impossible, and I was rewarded.
Why is North Africa such a good source for finding fossils?
Well, it is and it isn't. In the case of Morocco, some fossils, such as ammonites and shark teeth, are common. Partial skeletons of dinosaurs on the other hand are rare finds. One of the reasons North Africa has produced interesting fossils is that the lack of vegetation means that the rocks that entomb extinct animals are exposed at the surface and more easily accessible. On the other hand, the desert heat, sandstorms, snakes and scorpions make field work in North Africa very challenging at times.
What besides its size was so different about Spinosaurus?
Spinosaurus is the first — and only — dinosaur that spent a substantial amount of time in the water. Spinosaurus has long slender jaws, a giant sail on its back and powerful forelimbs. We are talking about an animal that looked very different from T. rex and other more "typical" predatory dinosaurs.
We all know about T. rex. Why haven't most of us heard about this dinosaur and Ernst Stromer's original discovery?
The only other partial skeleton was destroyed in World War II. Stromer and his work, faded from the scientific literature and, because no other partial skeleton was discovered for about 100 years, Spinosaurus never achieved the same kind of notoriety as T. rex.
What is the significance and impact of this discovery?
Spinosaurus is a reminder that dinosaurs are more adaptable and diverse than we give them credit for. Spinosaurus shows us that at least this one dinosaur invaded a world that no other dinosaur invaded, the world of rivers and deltas.
A model of the Cretaceous predator Spinosaurus gets rock star treatment at a photo shoot. (Photo: Mike Hettwer, assisted by Mark Thiessen/National Geographic; dinosaur provided by GeoModel)
What can this fossil tell us about life in the Cretaceous that we didn't know before?
The new find shows us that the many predators that lived in the Cretaceous of Africa could coexist at the same time because they exploited different food sources. Spinosaurus was avoiding direct competition with the other giant predators by living in a different ecological niche.
What has computer technology enabled you to do that wouldn't have been possible before?
Adjusting the bones, reconstructing missing parts and so on was only possible by working with a digital skeleton. A digital skeleton also allows researchers to "put muscles on the bones" and estimate the shape, weight and weight distribution of the body.
Are there even bigger dinosaurs yet to be discovered?
Spinosaurus is the largest predatory dinosaur — about nine feet longer than the next largest predatory dinosaurs. That is a pretty good margin. But of course it is not impossible that one day we will find an even larger predator.
Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim's research was key in unearthing the secrets of the Spinosaurus. (Photo courtesy of Nizar Ibrahim)
Tell us more about how your childhood interest in dinosaurs got you into paleontology. What do you love about it?
Yes, it all started with a book on dinosaurs. In paleontology, you get to combine different areas of research (zoology, geology, anatomy) and you can become a real life time traveler. You have an opportunity to discover lost worlds from the deep past of our planet, reconstructing the greatest story out there: the history of life on Earth. A story that leads to all living things alive today, including us.
Now that Spinosaurus has been found, is there a new 'holy grail' for you?
Sure, I have a few other projects in mind. It is difficult to top the Spinosaurus saga, but the Sahara is still full of treasures. Can't tell you about my new holy grail yet, though.
What do you hope viewers of the special take away?
I hope that they will see that real science and exploration can be far more exciting than any Hollywood adventure movie. The Spinosaurus story is one of risk taking, facing multiple challenges--and one of international collaboration. The Spinosaurus story is also one taking viewers on a journey through "deep time," to a "river of giants" flowing through what is now a barren desert. Understanding these incredible changes also acts as a reminder that our presence on this planet is a fleeting moment in a long sequence of events. Finally, I hope that people appreciate that dinosaurs were incredible successful, adaptable animals, not the lumbering, slow and stupid behemoths of old dinosaur books.
If you want to find out more about Spinosaurus, Ibrahim suggests these links:
- Nazir Ibrahim visits the "Lost Giant of the Sahara" (Video)
- Nazir Ibrahim discusses dinosaur predators (Video)
- Spinosaurus fossil: 'Giant swimming dinosaur' unearthed
- A lost-and-found nomad helps solve the mystery of a swimming dinosaur


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The morning roundup, for your reading pleasure:
- With such low-hanging fruit on the other side of the aisle, it's all too easy to forget the horrors of our last presidency. Newsweek reports on the declassified Bush terror memos, in which the cowboy-in-chief seriously considered eliminating the first amendment to the constitution. And the conservatives are still whining about the fairness doctrine?
- Ever hear about those animals that eat their own young? Apparently, the GOP's been taking pages from their playbook with their own Jim Bunning of Kentucky. I guess aiming a gun towards your foot and pulling the trigger helps win elections.
While the Republicans are focused on defeating one of their own in Kentucky, the Dems have their sights set on the other half of the state's Senatorial Juggernaut. Mitch the Turtle should start ducking and covering!
- Let the Limbaugh fetish continue! I haven't seen Republicans flock to a brain-dead coma victim like this since Terry Schiavo! Yesterday, the Jindster applauded Steele's apology to Rush, confirming that this love-triangle from hell will indeed continue. No word yet on whether Steele gave Rush flowers or a bottle of OxyContin. My bet's on…both.
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Cancer is a disease of the body's cells. Normally cells grow and multiply in a controlled way, however, if something causes a mistake to occur in the cells' genetic blueprints, this control can be lost. Cancer is the term used to describe collections of these cells, growing and potentially spreading within the body. As cancerous cells can arise from almost any type of tissue cell, cancer actually refers to about 100 different diseases.
Cancer cells that do not spread beyond the immediate area in which they arise are said to be benign ie. they are not dangerous. If these cells spread into surrounding areas, or to different parts of the body, they are known as malignant - commonly referred to as cancer.
How does cancer develop and spread?
As mutant cells (those with mistakes in their genetic blueprint) grow and divide, a mass of abnormal cells or a tumour is formed. In some cases these cells will form a discrete lump, in other cases such as leukaemia, abnormal blood cells circulate around the body.
Cancer cells can break away from the mass (or tumour) and travel via the bloodstream or lymphatic system to different parts of the body. These cells can settle in other parts of the body to form a secondary cancer or metastasis. Cancer can cause premature death because these secondary cancers stop parts of the body from working properly.
What causes cancer?
We do not know all of the risks and causes of cancer. However, there are a number of chemical, physical and biological agents that have been shown to trigger the mistakes in the cell blueprint that cause cancer. These are called carcinogens and include tobacco, ultraviolet radiation and asbestos.
A number of cancers share risk factors:
- one in nine cancers, and one in five cancer deaths, are due to smoking
- about 2.8% of cancers are related to alcohol consumption
- many cancers occur as a direct result of dietary influences,
- from infectious agents or exposure to radiation (especially skin cancers from ultraviolet radiation)
- some cancers result from inherited "faulty" genes
- cancer is NOT caused by injury or stress.
How many Australians get cancer?
Cancer is a common disease and a major health problem in Australia today. At current rates, it is expected 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.
An estimated 145,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia this year.
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia - almost 55,000 deaths from cancer are estimated for 2019.
Around 25,000 more people die each year from cancer compared to 1982 This is due mainly to population growth and aging. However, the death rate (number of deaths per 100,000 people) has fallen by more than 24%.
More than 66% of people diagnosed with cancer in Australia will survive more than five years after diagnosis.
What are the most common cancers?
The most commonly diagnosed cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) was prostate cancer, followed by breast, colorectal or bowel cancer, melanoma and lung cancer. There are more than 100 different types of cancer, but these five most common types account for 60% of all cases.
The most common cancers for men and women are listed in order below:
Which cancers cause the most deaths?
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia - more than 45,000 people died from cancer in 2016. The most common causes of cancer deaths are not necessarily the most frequently occurring cancers. While lung cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer overall, it is the leading cause of cancer death in Australians.
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Who gets cancer?
Anybody can develop cancer. 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.
The risk of cancer increases with age - more that four times as many cancers are diagnosed in people over 60 years, as in those under 60. However, increased awareness about cancer, screening programs and early detection means that cancer is increasingly diagnosed in younger people - which means it is often at an earlier stage and can be treated more effectively.
Can cancer be prevented?
With our current knowledge, we believe that at least one in three cancer cases can be prevented. Smoking, sun exposure, poor diet, alcohol consumption and inadequate physical activity are significant risk factors, which can be modified.
Not smoking, or giving up, is the single most effective strategy to prevent cancer. One in nine cancer cases, and more than one in five cancer deaths (over 7700 every year) are caused by cigarette smoking.
Protecting your skin from exposure to the sun's UV radiation is a simple and very effective strategy for preventing skin cancer. Just over 12,000 Australian men and women were diagnosed with a melanoma in 2012, and an estimated 434,000 people are treated for one or more non-melanoma skin cancers. In 2013 there were more than 2,200 deaths from melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Relative five-year survival rates for melanoma are 89% for men and 94% for women.
It is estimated more than 4000 cancer deaths annually are due to poor diet, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and being overweight. Again these are deaths that can be prevented. See our preventing cancer section for more information on how you can reduce your cancer risk.
Is cancer contagious?
Cancer is not contagious. There is no reason to avoid people with cancer, and in fact they will need your support and understanding.
We now know that some cancer genes are hereditary and so several family members may have the same or related types of cancer. This is due to an inherited genetic disorder, not spending time together.
Human papilloma virus (HPV), a virus that causes 70% of cervical cancer, is contagious and is transmitted via sexual activity. However, cervical cancer itself is not contagious.
Does cancer always cause pain?
Some cancers cause pain, others do not. Some people experience pain as the result of tumour growth or advanced cancer, or as a side effect of treatment.
Pain relief is always made available to cancer patients suffering pain. Your doctor can advise you on what to expect and how the pain can be managed.
Is cancer always fatal?
Absolutely not. Advances in our knowledge about prevention, early detection and treatment mean that over 66% of people diagnosed with cancer today can be effectively treated. Almost nine out of 10 children with cancer are effectively treated and go on to live normal lives.
As we further our knowledge about the disease, survival rates are likely to increase. Your state or territory Cancer Council can provide further information and support for cancer survivors and people living with cancer.
Why do we have screening programs for some cancers?
Screening involves testing people who have no symptoms for the presence of early, potentially curable disease. At present national screening programs exist for breast cancer, cervical cancer and bowel cancer.
There is no national screening program from prostate cancer. Current evidence shows that the harms of population screening with the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test outweigh the benefits. Therefore, either alone or combined with digital rectal examination, the PSA test does not form the basis of a population-based screening program.
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Women aged 25 to 74 years of age should have a Cervical Screening Test two years after their last Pap Test to check for cervical cancer. If your results are normal you will subsequently have the test every five years.
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Some cancers can be cured if the tumour is detected and surgically removed before the cancer cells spread. Chemotherapy (anti-cancer drugs) and radiotherapy (radiation treatment) can also cure cancer, by killing cancer cells or stopping them from multiplying. Often these treatments are most effective when used together.
The main goal of treatment is to cure the disease, but if cure is not possible, different treatments may be used to control the cancer. New ways of treating cancer are always being developed and tested. In the future, we can expect to see a new range of 'designer drugs' which can block the blood supply that tumours need to grow, correct the genetic defects that lead to cancer and assist the body's immune system to fight cancer.
What about treatment side-effects?
Usually when you suffer a disease you feel symptoms such as pain and the treatment makes you feel better. Unfortunately with some cancers, you may not have experienced any pain or discomfort until the treatment begins.
Cancer treatments designed to kill cancer cells can have unpleasant side-effects, such as nausea and vomiting, bowel problems, tiredness, hair loss and scalp problems and effects on nerves and muscles.
Before beginning treatment it is best to be aware of the possible side-effects and changes that your body may go through, and ways of managing or reducing them.
How do I decide about treatment?
Sometimes, making decisions about your treatment can be very hard. It may be even harder when you know that the treatment is aimed at relieving and controlling symptoms rather than curing the cancer.
Once you have discussed treatment options with your doctor, you may want to talk them over with your family or friends, nursing staff, the hospital social worker or chaplain, or your spiritual advisor. Talking it over can help you to sort out what course of action is right for you. In most cases it is safe to delay treatment a few days or a week or so, but you should not put it off longer.
Should I take part in clinical trials?
Your doctor may suggest that you take part in a clinical trial. Clinical trials are an essential part of the quest to find better treatments for cancer.
Doctors conduct clinical trials to test new or modified treatments and see if they are more effective than existing treatments. Hundreds of thousands of people all over the world have taken part in clinical trials that have resulted in many improvements to cancer treatment. All trials are approved by an Ethics Committee.
To help you make an informed decision about joining a clinical trial, your doctor will discuss the trial and its implications for you. If you join a 'double blind' clinical trial, you will be given either the best existing treatment for your condition or a promising new treatment. Treatments are randomly assigned, so neither you nor your doctor knows which treatment you are being given.
If you do join a clinical trial, you have the right to withdraw at any time. Doing so will not jeopardise your cancer treatment.
What about complementary therapies?
Many people with cancer consider complementary therapies in addition to treatment recommended by their doctors.
Complementary therapies are supportive therapies used to complement mainstream treatments. These are often recommended by your doctor or another health professional, not to cure disease, but help control symptoms and improve well-being. Examples include massage therapy, yoga, meditation, herbal teas and acupuncture.
If you are using, or considering, a complementary therapy, discuss it with your doctor or call Cancer Council Helpline for advice.
What about alternative treatments?
There are many "alternative therapies" that are promoted as cancer cures. They are unproven because they have not been scientifically tested, or were tested and found to be ineffective. If alternative therapies are used instead of evidence-based treatment, the patient may suffer, either from lack of helpful treatment or because the alternative treatment is actually harmful.
If you are thinking about using a treatment which is not an evidence-based medical treatment, make sure you carefully consider and investigate the claims being made. Look into the evidence for those claims, the credentials of the people or organisation promoting the treatment, the costs and the potential risks of delaying conventional treatments.
The American Cancer Society recommends the following checklist to spot treatments that might be open to question:
- Is the treatment based on an unproven theory?
- Does the treatment promise a cure for all cancers?
- Are you told not to use conventional medical treatment?
- Is the treatment or drug a "secret" that only certain providers can give?
- Does the treatment require you to travel to another country?
- Do the promoters attack the medical/scientific establishment?
If the answer to any of these questions is 'yes', you should carefully consider whether the proposed treatment is of any value.
Cancer Council Australia urges people with cancer to remain in the care of qualified doctors who use proven methods of treatment and participate in clinical trials of promising new treatments. If you are using, or considering, an alternative treatment, discuss it with your doctor or call Cancer Council Helpline for advice.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2019. Cancer in Australia 2019. Cancer series no.119. Cat. no. CAN 123. Canberra: AIHW
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare & Australasian Association of Cancer Registries 2012. Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2012. Cancer series no. 74. Cat. no. CAN 70. Canberra: AIHW.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2012. Cancer incidence projections: Australia, 2011 to 2020. Cancer Series no. 66. Cat. No. CAN 62. Canberra: AIHW.
- National Cancer Control Initiative 2003. The 2002 National Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Survey. Melbourne.
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The only thing this dressing room can't answer is 'Do I look fat in this?'
(Author : Maria Halkias)
An interactive dressing room by Oak Labs has been installed in the new Polo Ralph Lauren store at NorthPark Center in Dallas.
Interactive is an overused word for sure, but apply it to a dressing room and you're solving some problems because getting dressed again and schlepping your stuff back out into the store to see what else you can find, is no fun.
The new Polo Ralph Lauren at NorthPark Center just installed a new operating system in its dressing rooms created by Oak Labs, a New York-based startup that has raised $4.1 million in venture capital funds to build its business. It's a staff of a dozen former eBay, Gap, Levis, Nike and Microsoft folks including engineers and industrial designers.
The Dallas store is only the second one with Oak Labs' new dressing rooms that use an interactive, touch-screen mirror and RFID tags on clothing and accessories to essentially put the entire store at your finger tips. Oak Labs CEO and co-founder Healey Cypher said in an interview Monday that the interactive mirror has been converting shoppers into buyers in Ralph Lauren's flagship 5th Avenue store in Manhattan since last November.
He can't share Ralph Lauren's numbers, but Cypher said, the dressing rooms wouldn't be rolled out to other Polo Ralph Lauren stores if the technology wasn't performing. The interactive dressing room is another way that stores can meld their experiences and "re-humanize the shopping experience," Cypher said. "It's all about utility. Technology can't create new hassles. It has to solve problems."
There's no app to install on your phone. There's no camera in the mirror. You don't even need your phone to interact with the dressing room. It's all touch screen operated. Store staffers communicate back to the shopper through an iPad app. Their answers appear on the mirror. This can happen now because an expensive technology that Wal-Mart tried to advance back in the 1990s and early 2000s has finally become cheap enough. The mirror has a radio frequency identification reader behind it that is activated when merchandise enters the dressing room. Hanging paper tags cost under 10 cents, said Oak Labs chief business officer and co-founder Michael Franklin.
Here's how it works: The mirror displays small photos of what's in the room and quickly adds what other sizes, colors are in the store along with other unique information about the item. If the customer doesn't speak English, she can select four other languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese or Italian. More may be added later. Lighting themes can be selected to change the brightness in the room.
Realizing those pants would probably fit better one size up or down, when your boots are off and you still have a few tops you want to try on with these pants is a hassle. The sales associate name is on the screen. You can ask her for a new size. The system will translate it back to her in English. Not sure how to wear something? You can view stylist recommendations and request a belt or other accessory suggestion. Finally, you can text a list of everything you tried on to your phone and send a message to the sale clerk saying you're ready to check out.
Source : bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com


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There has been a lot of chatter that President Elect Donald Trump may be considering Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the death of Antonin Scalia. I was a big supporter of Trump in the primary and was critical of Cruz and many of his supporters, and I thought his stunt of not endorsing Trump at the Republican Convention was politically foolish.
So it might come as a surprise to many that I think Trump nominating Cruz for the Supreme Court would be a smart move. Cruz could generally be counted on to rule correctly, and it would be a magnanimous gesture on the part of Trump that would potentially placate many Cruz supporters. Cruz is also relatively young by typical Supreme Court nominee standards and would hold the seat for many years, and his presence on the Supreme Court would remove him as a potential political critic/opponent. Remember what Michael Corleone, a man who knows a little something about running an organization, said about keeping your friends close and your enemies closer.
That said, I will only support a Cruz nomination under one condition. He must recant his position that he is eligible to be President. He isn't. Conservatives, especially conservative jurists, are supposed to use "original intent" as their framework for interpreting the Constitution. According to the most likely understanding of natural born citizen (NBC) in 1787-1789 when the Constitution was being written and ratified, Cruz isn't a NBC, and it's not really even a close call.
While there is some controversy about the circumstances of Cruz's Canadian birth, there is no need to go into that because the question is still settled even if we grant the most favorable interpretation. According to the favorable interpretation, Cruz was a US citizen at birth according to the law at the time because his mother was a US citizen, but the law at the time of Cruz's birth is not the determinative issue if you profess to believe in original intent. What should be determinative is what the original intent/understanding of the Framers and the state Ratification Conventions was in 1787–1789. In order for this standard to be changed it would require a constitutional amendment, not changes in subsequent naturalization legislation. You can't change the meaning of the Constitution by legislative fiat.
Per Blackstone's Commentaries at the time, which would have been the go to guide for the Framers, a child born abroad had to have a citizen father in order to be conferred automatic citizenship at birth. This standard was continued in the Naturalization Act of 1790, one of the first acts of the First Congress, although the language is a bit imprecise. This was also a standard that was continued in later naturalization acts. Therefore, Ted Cruz is not a NBC according to the original understanding because his father was not a US citizen at the time.
It doesn't matter if you think this standard is archaic, sexist, misguided or whatever. It is what it is. You either believe in original intent or you don't. You can't be for original intent only when it's convenient to your position.
This matters not because I think Cruz would act subversively to benefit Canada if he ever became President. It matters because original intent matters. I was very disappointed with my fellow conservatives during the primary because so few of them seemed to take the original intent argument seriously or even understand it. Instead, they would cite some recent judicial decision or the law when Cruz was born and consider the matter settled. Ummm… that's what liberals who believe in a "living and breathing" Constitution do. Do these same conservatives believe that the abortion issue is settled because Roe v. Wade said so? When I would bring up the issue of original intent, I was usually met with either hostility or confused head scratching. Examining the issue from the standpoint of the Framers, which should be their default instinct, didn't even seem to occur to many of them.
My hunch is that Cruz knows he is not eligible by his own professed standards and just wanted to be President despite that. That may be why he was essentially dismissive of the question and brushed it off by citing recent precedent like some liberal instead of formulating a serious case. For me to take Cruz seriously as a believer in original intent and someone worthy of conservative support for the Supreme Court, he needs to explain why he believes he is eligible by that standard or recant his position. I don't honestly expect Cruz to recant, but he needs to be confronted on the issue. Otherwise, I really do think he would be a clever pick and a reliable ally on the Court.


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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I was on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night!
Did you see that I was on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night?
Very cool.
Well, not really on, but he did read my comment.
Jimmy gets it.
I sent in a comment about the wording on his site that incorrectly stated that he was going to post a new video blog each night.
He isnt' posting a new video blog each night, he's posting a new video on a blog each night.
If you were posting a new video blog, you'd actually be making up a whole new site with a new URL, header, graphics, etc.
I thought the battle against the imporpoer use of the word video blog was lost with all the YouTube kids saying they were always posting new video blogs when all they were actualy doing was posting a new video. All is not lost.
Note to Jimmy's webmaster:
Change the title in the video player.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - New Video Blog Weeknights 12:35/11:35c
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - New Video Weeknights 12:35/11:35c
Jimmy Fallon is listening.
I'm excited about the possibilities of collaboration.
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon could be ground breaking like Rick Sanchez on CNN with his use of Twitter, Facebook, etc.
Jimmy has embraced Social Media.
He's joined these social networks that I participate in:
Facebook * We're friends here * Friend Me!
Twitter * We're friends here * Friend Me!
flickr * We're friends here * Friend Me!
FriendFeed * We're friends here * Friend Me!
Yelp * We're friends here * Friend Me!
Last.fm * We're friends here * Friend Me!
Ning * We're friends here * Friend Me!
YouTube * We're friends here * Friend Me!
myNBC * We're friends here * Friend Me!
Jimmy joined these that I'm a member of:
Digg [ me ]
MySpace [ me ]
Mixx [ me ]
Reddit [ me ]
Jimmy also joined these others. Guess he wants friends anywhere he can find them:
I like how Jimmy mentioned using Skype in the way Tom Green uses it on his live internet show that he broadcasts from his house.
We'll see what happens.
Maybe tonight he'll play the video I sent in? :-)
How much of an impact do you think Jimmy Fallon's embrace of Social Media will have on his new show?
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- Anonymous8:07 AM
Very cool, Steve. I like Jimmy Fallon and wish him success. It's great to see a celeb actually using social media instead of farming out the task to their helpers.ReplyDelete
Didn't realize that networks were allowing embedding of their videos. Big progress. Congratulations, networks!ReplyDelete
And congrats, Steve, for being heard. Once networks start hearing & responding, more is possible.
- Anonymous9:18 AM
This is very interesting. I wonder why more celebs don't use social media to their advantage (like 50cent does!). Twitter is a good example, imagine following Brad Pitt or Angelina throughout the day.ReplyDelete
To answer your question it's hard to say what impact this will have on Fallon's show. For instance, you're one of three people on his Ning page and he has 40+ friends on Facebook.....so I'd say not much. (i didn't look at the others) From an outsider's perspective I believe he's over extended. He'll have to make sure All channels are consistent and up to date with content or it could work against him. Personally, it would be better if he narrowed down his selection and keep what's most relevant to his prime audience. Perhaps connecting everything to one blog or site would be good too (i didn't find one).
I believe his content should be what can't be found elsewhere; for example, Flickr pics behind the scenes and production photos of his show; maybe use Qik or Kyte for some fun behind the scene videos too, etc. Anything to retain the audience for other 23hrs of the day.
Right now I get the impression he's just going through the motions of using Social Media just to say they're using it.
@brian He's joined so many sites that I think he does have to have his staff help him participate in some of the sites. Much like Barack Obama did with twitter. When A staff person used hte account to let us know when he was going live somewhere. That was ok. Then when Barack posted, "I'm getting ready to go onstage." I had hte feelign that it was him... At least some of hte time. I hope Jimmy embraces twitter after he figures out it's a two way community.ReplyDelete
@Jan It was cool to be the first shout out. I'm looking forward to continuing the conversation and helping them use social media as a way to get to know the audience as opposed to just a marketing platform to send out messages.
@Kyle Right on. Even I don't belong to 18 different networks. As you see in the post, some I use more than others. Maybe Jimmy will gravitate to ones he likes more thatn others. Networks where he can talk to interesting people. I'm right with you on your suggestions for him to use flickr and Qik... When they have me visit, I'll explain it all to him. ;-)


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I'm a longtime fan of VDH. Read Carnage and Culture: Landmark Battles in the Rise to Western Power for some insight into his historical insight.
Now, after this latest Op-Ed in the Los Angeles Times—The Oroville Dam disaster is yet another example of California's decline—I guess it's time for me to read Mexifornia: A State of Becoming.
His short piece is just so damn Word, that I'm hesitant to quote anything or issue a TL;DR. But…
Yet the California Water Project and federal Central Valley Project have been comatose for a half-century — despite the recent drought. […]
…California is eating its seed corn.
State lawmakers spend their time obsessing over minutia: a prohibition against free grocery bags and rules against disturbing bobcats. When they do turn their attention to development, they tend to pick projects that serve urban rather than rural populations — for example, that boondoggle of a bullet train whose costs keep climbing even as the project falls years behind schedule.
The crisis at Oroville is a third act in the state's history: One majestic generation built great dams, a second enjoyed them while they aged, and a third fiddles as they now erode.
Just go read the whole thing. A brilliant indictment on what are the general priorities on the left, now and for decades—since the 60's.
…You know, it was difficult the other night, while following the news, to consciously suppress feelings of "just desserts," as there was substantial fear that the damn could breach within the hour and an evacuation of upwards of 180,000 people was ordered and roads out of the low-lying areas were clogged in typical California fashion.
Thank God nothing of the sort happened. That is not the best way to learn lessons. The best way is to communicate how bad it could have been and to raise a little prayer to Karma for its cosmic patience, this time.
Go enjoy the whole thing.


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Augustana Alumnus Named Minnesota Supreme Court Justice
Augustana alumnus and Sioux Falls native David Lillehaug, class of 1976, a Minneapolis attorney and former U.S. attorney for Minnesota, was appointed by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday, March 26, to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Lillehaug will replace Justice Paul Anderson, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 in May.
In announcing the selection, Gov. Dayton, according to news reports, described Lillehaug as "one of the most brilliant minds I have ever encountered."
Read more from the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Learn more about Lillehaug's career.
David Lillehaug, class of 1976, points at his Viking Ship cufflinks during the announcement by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton. The cufflinks belong to Lillehaug's father, Dr. Leland Lillehaug, Augustana class of 1951, professor emeritus of Music and longtime Augustana Band director.


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blessings I am loving that hairdo though i must confess i love the back more than the front.ReplyDelete
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Been tinkering around with a new SharePoint installation today on a single machine using Virtual PC.
Came across two very useful guides which refreshed my memory:
First one is more of a how-to guide on single virtual machine installs:
Second solved an annoying 401 error after setting it all up involving a loopback issue that needs disabling in the registry:
Hope you find them as useful as I did. If nothing else, this post will jog my memory for next time..


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Introduction: How to Clean a Trombone
These instructions leads you through the correct process of cleaning a tenor trombone. Trombones must be cleaned periodically in order to keep the slide running smooth and to maintain potential for good musical tone. A trombone that hasn't been cleaned for a while may have a build up of residue, especially near the spit valve, that can block and reduce good sound. In order to take care of the reside, trombones should be given a bath about twice a year.
A good trombone bath usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how long you allow the instrument to air dry. This guide is good for young trombonists who are learning to clean a trombone for the first time, as well as for parents trying help their musician keep the instrument in top shape. Giving a trombone a bath is simple for anyone; if you can play it, you can clean it.
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Step 1: Gather Supplies
1. Gather supplies in a room with large bathtub:
- Trombone
- Trombone slide grease
- Flexible cleaning snake
- Water spray bottle
- Mild dish soap (no bleach)
- 2 Bath towels
- Hand towel
2. Close the bathtub drain cover.
3. Place a towel onto the bottom of the bath tub. This towel (or shower floor mat) protects the trombone from any scrapes.
3. Fill bathtub with lukewarm water. Lukewarm (or tepid) water is a little warmer than room temperature. Caution: Too hot of water can damage the trombone by stripping the lacquer. Also be aware that too cold of water will not clean the instrument as well as lukewarm water.
4. Add a small amount of dish soap to running water. Read the dish soap label to make sure that it does not contain bleach. Caution: Bleach is a harsh chemical and will damage the horn.
4. After the lukewarm water reaches a depth of about 4 inches, turn off the water.
Step 2: Separate Pieces of the Trombone
1. Disassemble trombone. The trombone must be separated into it's most simple parts:
- Tuning slide
- Bell
- Outer position slide
- Inner position slide
- Mouthpiece
2. Carefully place all pieces onto the second bath towel, which is laid out next to bath. Caution: Both position slides are delicate and should be placed and held carefully. If the slides, especially the inner position slide, are not handled carefully, then they may cause the instrument to slide less smoothly.
Step 3: Clean the Trombone
1. Carefully place each Trombone piece onto the bath towel located in the bathtub.
2. Place a small amount of dish soap into open ends of the horn.
3. Carefully push the cleaning snake through the same open ends of the horn mentioned above.
4. Now repeat 2. and 3. for the tuning slide.
5. If there are any smudges on the horn, wipe them off with a wet hand towel.
6. Remove the horn and tuning slide from the bath and place them to dry on the bath towel.
7. Place a small amount of dish soap into the ends of the position slides.
8. Very carefully, push the cleaning snake through the same open ends of the slides mentioned above.
9. Use the wet hand towel to wipe off old slide grease. Note: Not all of the grease may come off, that is alright.
10. Lastly, place soap into the mouthpiece and use the wet hand towel to clean it out.
Step 4: Dry the Trombone
1. Remove the Trombone pieces from the bath one at a time and place them onto the bath towel on the ground.
2. Using the second hand towel, carefully wipe the trombone pieces dry.
3. Leave the Trombone pieces to sit for half an hour. This allows the inside tubing to dry.
Step 5: Assemble the Trombone
1. Apply a small amount of slide cream onto the bottom ends of the inner position slide.
2. Distribute the cream around the end of the slide in a thin and equal layer using your fingers.
2. Place the outer position slide onto the silver inner position slide. Make sure that the slide is on the correct ends of the trombone slide. Caution: Placing the outer slide on incorrectly can damage the sliding mechanism.
3. Distribute the cream evenly by moving the slide from top to bottom multiple times.
4. Spray the slide evenly with a water spray bottle. Each slide should be covered in a fine mist. TIP: If you do not have a spray bottle, simple wet your fingers with tap water and flick it onto the slide.
5. Completely assemble the trombone.
6. Play music
Now your trombone is clean. The best way to keep your trombone operating in top shape is to maintain the slide with plenty of slide cream and water. Slide oil is an easier alternative to use, especially right before practicing. Applying slide cream or oil can be done as often as needed, or a couple times per week, depending on how often it is used.
If your trombone's slide is not running smoothly or if you hear it scraping, odds are you have dent or the inner position slide is out of alignment. In this case, it is best to bring your trombone to the nearest repair shop. For people looking to give their trombone a complete and more advanced bath, please visit: http://trombone.org/jfb/library/jfb-keepitclean.asp.
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Try using slide oil instead. It works better, and creams damage the slide.
Looks great! I was a percussionist all throughout high school so I spent many hours in the band room. Thanks for sharing and welcome to the community!