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On the 28th of January and 4th February 2016 Elizabeth Crooke (CI Living Legacies) delivered two workshops to the A'level students at St Michael's College and Portora Royal School (Enniskillen) undertaking the Peace Studies programme. This programme was first established in 1978 to foster good relations between the school. The workshops delivered by Elizabeth focussed on the legacies of the First World War and the Easter Rising, considering why we commemorate, how commemoration is expressed in public spaces, and the potential role of museums and their collections to exploring associated issues. In week one discussion began by looking at a World War I Princess Mary embossed brass gift box. Filled with small gifts, it was given by the Princess to those serving overseas. Week 2 concluded by watching the BBC iWonder Guide about George Irvine and his Fermanagh neighbour, Jack Carrothers http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3q6v4j. During both weeks the participants shared their opinions on commemoration. The end result of the school project is an exhibition at Fermanagh County Museum. With thanks to the participants, teachers at St Michael's and Portora and Catherine Scott (Fermanagh County Museum).
January 2016
- 28/01/2016 - St Michael's College and Portora Royal School Peace Studies 2015-16
- 27/01/2016 - Omagh at War 1913-1919: Exhibition and Launch
- 21/01/2016 - Lecture Series 2016 - 'The Archaeology of a Decade of War'
- 14 to 15/01/2016 - 3rd Connected Communities Heritage Network Symposium
- 01/01/2016 - Only a miracle saved my dad in the Battle of the Somme, says son 100 years on
The Mellon Centre for Migration Studies, Ulster American Folk Park, January 27, 2016 at 7:30 pm, sponsored by the West Tyrone Historical Society. Guest speakers: Drs Haldane Mitchell, Brian Lambkin, Patrick Fitzgerald and Johanne Devlin Trew.
A public launch and lecture event was held by the West Tyrone Historical Society to showcase the photographic exhibit, Omagh at War, a collection of First World War era photographs, most of which were taken by Norman Holland and presented by Dr CJ Haldane Mitchell BEM, Omagh's pre-eminent local historian, in his well-known Images of Omagh book series (21 volumes) published by The Rotary Club from 1990-2015. Dr Patrick Fitzgerald opened the event in the exhibition gallery by providing an overview of the Omagh at War project. This was followed by Dr Mitchell, who was on hand to present a fascinating and lively presentation about the photographs. As a local GP, Dr Mitchell developed an intimate knowledge of Omagh and its community over many years. The photographer Norman Holland was a solicitor based in Omagh who had a passion for photography and has left a wonderful visual record of Omagh at war. Many of the photographs in the Omagh at War exhibit have appeared in the Images of Omagh volumes, courtesy of William Porter, local auctioneer and estate agent, who has acted as custodian of the collection since Norman Holland's death. The presentation by Dr Mitchell was followed by a lively discussion with the West Tyrone Historical Society members who demonstrated great enthusiasm and indeed gratitude to the above named individuals for their roles in preserving and presenting this rich visual archive of Omagh at war.
For the second part of the evening, the location moved from the exhibition gallery across to the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies where Dr Brian Lambkin provided a demonstration of a new online exhibit of the photographs entitled, Omagh at War, 1913-1919. The website positions the photographs on an interactive map and includes captions and audio clips of interviews that provide additional context for each of the photographs. The project has been developed by the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies at the Ulster-American Folk Park, Omagh and the Scotch-Irish Trust of Ulster in partnership with Living Legacies 1914-18 First World War Engagement Centre. Application development is by Lorraine Barry, GIS Research and Teaching Unit, Queen's University, Belfast. The event concluded with a presentation by Dr Johanne Devlin Trew, Ulster University and co-investigator with the Living Legacies, about the First World War documents and artefacts contributed by the community for digitisation in 2014-15 by the Living Legacies team.
The Omagh at War 1913-1919 website may be accessed at: here or http://go.qub.ac.uk/OmaghatWar
Captions for photographs:
- Entrance to Omagh at War exhibition, Ulster American Folk Park visitor's gallery
- Dr Haldane Mitchell with Dr Brian Lambkin
- Exhibition gallery with Dr Haldane Mitchell presenting
- Dr Brian Lambkin demonstrating the Omagh at War website
- Dr Johanne Devlin Trew, Living Legacies
Lecture Series 2016 - 'The Archaeology of a Decade of War'
The National Museum of Ireland Archaeology department, kicked off their 2016 Lecture Series last Thursday (21st January); "The Archaeology of a Decade of War" with a great first talk by Dr Tony Pollard (Director of the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology at the University of Glasgow), entitled Touched By War: Reflections on the Archaeology of Conflict.
The lecture provided a thought provoking insight into Dr Pollard's varied career in conflict archaeology. Dr Pollard presented examples of his work from a variety of projects illustrating how archaeology can shed new light on conflicts from, medieval warfare to the very topical world wars of the 20th century. The lecture was attended by Heather Montgomery.
For more information regarding the Lecture Series 2016 - 'The Archaeology of a Decade of War', please visit this link or click the image to the right
Living Legacies were delighted to participate in this comprehensive and timely event, which brought together academics, practitioners and communities to critically reflect upon and engage with existing work under the AHRC's 'Connected Communities' theme, which "seeks not only to connect research on communities, but to connect communities with research, bringing together community-engaged research across a number of core themes, including community health and wellbeing, community creativity, prosperity and regeneration, community values and participation, sustainable community environments, places and spaces, and community cultures, diversity, cohesion, exclusion, and conflict."
The two-day symposium featured lively and thought-provoking presentations from a number of people working across various disciplines, whose focus was working with, not on, communities. Presentations were followed by stimulating discussions about the new, emerging methodological turn which sees the experiential knowledge and expertise of local communities placed alongside more traditional, academic expertise.
The changing role of museums as sites of community and academic learning was one of the dominant themes of the event, as researchers detailed their experience of working with museums to broaden their focus and expand their reach to incorporate local projects and operate as a space where resources can be drawn upon and transformed.
We wish to thank the organisers for a memorable symposium, and all the contributors for sharing their fascinating and impactful work. We look forward to future events.
For a copy of the presentation, please clink on the slide to the right
The first day of the horrific World War I battle saw the British Army lose 200,000 men – but 16-year-old officer Reginald Battersby survived being shot
Carnage: British soldiers go over the top towards the waiting machine guns
At dawn on the first day of the Somme offensive , platoon commander Reginald St John Battersby had no need to shave. The fresh-faced officer was only 16. He should have been getting ready for school.
But at 7.30am on July 1, when the front line whistles blew, Lt Battersby fearlessly led his men – many old enough to be his father – over the top.
From the relative comfort of their muddy dug-out, they climbed ladders over the trench parapet and into a blizzard of German machine gun fire.
This was day one of the Battle of the Somme, the most catastrophic loss of life in a single day in the British Army's history.
By approximately 7.35am, Battersby, the youngest commissioned officer in the First World War, was badly wounded – shot in his side, his back and his left arm.
So young: Platoon Reginald St John Battersby was only 16 when he was wounded
Lying beside him were comrades of the 11th Battalion of the East Lancs Regiment, better known as the Accrington Pals.
At the start of the day, the battalion was 724-strong. In the first hour of battle 235 had died, and 350 were seriously injured.
Read more: All-night vigils to mark 100 years since Battle of the Somme
This year will mark the centenary of that day – and for many the sacrifice of their forebears is more poignant than ever.
Later this year Britain will fall silent to remember the 420,000 British casualties mowed down in the Somme for the centenary of the five-month battle, which raged until November 1.
Among the most poignant of the commemorations will be attended by members ofthe Royal Family at the Thiepval monument to 73,000 missing victims of the battle in northern France.
Battlefield: The approximate point where Lt Battersby was shot
For Lt Battersby's son Anthony, 72, the story of his father's survival remains a miracle. If it were not for a German machine gun jamming, his dad's name would probably be one of the inscriptions at Thiepval, and he would never have been born.
Anthony tells me: "He was hit on the side, in his back and left arm by a machine gun that was swinging from left to right.
"Fortunately for him it then jammed and didn't then swing back again. Had it done so he probably would have been killed.
"He was sufficiently wounded for that to be the end of the battle so far as he was concerned. He was immobilised having also been hit in the upper leg. He was taken back to England to recover."
General Douglas Haig's master plan for an Allied breakthrough ended with the futile loss of tens of thousands of young lives for no gain.
Peacetime: Young Anthony with his father
For a week before the attack, British and French artillery had pounded the German lines with1.6 million shells.
Haig and his fellow commanders were mistakenly confident of swift success, instructing infantry battalions to walk slowly towards the enfeebled Germans.
But the Germans had simply moved underground during the bombardment.
Read more: British soldier's poignant WW1 letters recall Christmas Day truce of 1914
When the shelling stopped, the enemy returned from their bunkers to their fortified positions and simply waited for the attack to start firing their machine guns.
Haig's strategy lacked stealth and surprise and saw him dubbed the Butcher of the Somme. By the end of the first day, the British had suffered 60,000 casualties, of whom 20,000 were dead: their largest single loss.
Some 60% cent of all officers involved on the first day were killed. That makes Lt Battersby's survival even more statistically unlikely. The German front line was only 500 yards ahead of the spot where Lt Battersby and scores more were mown down. They were sitting ducks.
"He was extremely lucky," his son continues. "As soon as you got out of your trench you were completely exposed because you were going downhill with the Germans on the opposite side of the valley firing straight at you.
"He was in C Company, mostly made up of men from Chorley. They were at the extreme end of the British front line.
"The battalion was effectively wiped out. There was no way the losses could be hidden. It was effectively all of the eligible young men from the town. So many getting killed would have been very apparent."
The Somme was a baptism of fire for Britain's many new volunteer armies made up of mates, brothers and cousins from the same towns. Many of these Pals' Battalions had enlisted together to serve together at the outbreak of the war in 1914 but they did not see frontline action until the Somme.
Waste: The first day of the Somme was the British Army's darkest hour
They nearly all suffered catastrophic losses, with the Accrington Pals being one of the worst affected.
Recruiting had been initiated by the mayor following Lord Kitchener's call for volunteers and it took him only 10 days to raise a complete battalion.
As well as Accrington, the men came from other Lancashire towns such as Blackburn, Burnley and Chorley.
Read more: Half of us are descended from World War veterans – but who else is in your family tree?
They were part of the 31st Division, whose task was to attack the village of Serre and form a defensive flank. It was a total failure. A signaller, observing from the rear, reported: "We were able to see our comrades move forward in an attempt to cross No Man's Land, only to be mown down like meadow grass.
"I felt sick at the sight of the carnage and remember weeping."
For weeks after the initial assault, papers in Britain and Ireland were filled with lists of dead, wounded and missing.
Horror: British soldiers cross the shell-cratered battlefield
Meanwhile, Lt Battersby, who had initially joined the Army as an enlisted private, recovered from his injuries. By August of 1916 he was declared fit enough to return to France.
Lt Battersby rejoined the Accrington Pals, made up almost entirely of new faces as 75% were wiped out on July 1. Renewed attempts to capture Serre proved as futile as the first assault on the German stronghold.
Torrential rains in October turned the battlegrounds into a quagmire.
In mid-November the battle ended, with the Allies having advanced just five miles. As well as the horrific British and Irish casualty lists, France suffered 195,000 and Germany around 650,000.
Lt Battersby, meanwhile, simply moved on to the next challenge. Having been so determined to sign up when he was only 14, he was not going to let the bloodiest combat in the history of armed warfare stop him.
He was in a trench that suffered a direct hit by a German shell in March of the following year. Doctors decided his left leg had to be amputated.
Undaunted by his disability, he remained a serving officer attached to the Royal Engineers until 1920, refusing to retire.
Remembrance: The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme
After the war, Lt Battersby studied theology and was ordained as a priest, eventually becoming a vicar of a village in Wiltshire.
Father of two Anthony, the war hero's only child who joined the marines before working in the health sector, recalls his father expressed no bitterness about the Somme.
"I've always thought in retrospect he was so young that for him in a way it was all a great adventure," he insists. "I never heard him say, 'What a complete waste'. He was a soldier and that was the battle plan. Simple as that."
Anthony will remain for ever thankful for the "miracle" that saved his father.
Lt Battersby organised his local Home Guard in the Second World War . He died aged 77 in 1977 and is buried in his churchyard at Chittoe, near Devizes.
This year, his father's legacy will be particularly poignant in Anthony's mind – although he knows he will never fully understand what happened that day.
Anthony says: "He never really talked about it."
Silence seems a fitting remembrance. Few words could have described what these young men saw.
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Successful entrepreneurial stories come in the most unlikely places. But those which amaze us the most, are the stories of people who find success outside their field of specialty. Meet Garrett Gee, the person behind the Scan app, which topped the charts for both Android and iOs during its heydays. The app was subsequently sold for $54 million to Snapchat in 2014. Yet, that's not where Garrett Gee's story ends. Who would have thought he will take a detour in his successful run as a mobile app developer?
His Life before Scan
Garrett Gee describes himself as an adventure journalist, athlete and a mobile applications developer by interest. He met his wife in 2007, when they were both in a Latter Day Saints Church Mission in Vladivostok, Russia. Courting ensued and the couple decided to get married in 2009. He took Industrial Design as his bachelor's degree in Brigham Young University, in 2011. He was also a member of the soccer team.
His story as an accidental entrepreneur began when he received a smartphone in 2009. Gee downloaded a bar-scanning application out of interest. However, he was disappointed with its performance, because of the unfriendly GUI and the lagging performance. He deleted the application and tried to find a replacement. When he could not find one, he was inspired to create a better version of it. Gee sought the help of his fellow BYU students, Kirk Ouimet and Ben Turley to found a start-up company, called Scan.
Gee served as the Chief Executive Officer, Ouimet as the Chief Operating Officer and Turley as the Chief Technology Officer. They spent three months in developing a better and faster version of bar scanning applications Gee used to have back then. In one of his interviews, Gee was happy the two lent their help, as they are more technically versed. They launched the first Scan mobile application for iOS, in a student competition in BYU and they won second place.
Next, they sought contacts with angel investors while they were still studying in the university. They were able to raise over $1.7 million as fund seeding. Scan released its first application in February 11 and was downloaded for over 1 million times, three months later. In March 2012, Scan had 9 employees.
The Rise of Scan
Unsurprisingly, Scan became a hit after its public release. It knocked Angry Birds off the charts in terms of number of downloads. It was initially available as a free application, but the guys had to find a sustainable source of cash inflows. Scan has been downloaded for over 25 million times and was used over 27 million times per month in 2012. Eventually, they decided to charge $2 for every download, after a major upgrade in 2013. Revenues from advertisements also came flowing to the firm. Also, at its peak, Scan was the top ranking application in its category. Since then, Scan has been downloaded over 100 million times.
The success of his application stems for the reason that people have to use QR codes once in awhile. Its novelty aside, the convenience of reading QR codes through Scan was bought by investors, so the company received funding from different institutions. The warm public response is also a major factor in this case. The application consistently topped the charts and received glowing reviews from consumers.
The company also expanded the functions of its mobile applications to reading multiple codes, such as NFC, QR codes and other machine recognizable ones. These data were sent online for decoding and the information is delivered back to the user's smartphone. An accompanying website was also designed, to allow creation of QR codes. Over the next two years, Scan received over $8 million for further improvement of its mobile applications. They made sure they adjusted its specifications to suit customer needs. In December 2012, the company launched the second version of its app, which also supported scanning of EAN, QR, UPC and ISBN codes. There was an overhaul of Scan's website in August 2013 for a more convenient creation of QR and other codes.
During its heyday, the app was downloaded for as much as 80,000 times on a daily basis. Gee claimed they are making over $60,000 per month from paid purchase and ad revenues. Their team has also appeared on Shark Tank, albeit they didn't team up with any of the show's entrepreneurs. Instead, they sold their company to Snapchat for a whopping $54 million.
Gee found himself happy building an empire out of Scan with his team. However, the heat of living in the tech scene caught up with him. He found himself forced to spend less of his time with things that matter the most. He had limited time for his family or for himself. He eventually told his team he will go back in Utah. In addition, Gee never saw himself as a businessman, but he enjoys the creative side of entrepreneurship.
Life after Scan
Gee remained as a BYU student for a while, after Scan's resounding success. He was designated the team captain in his second year, and left it after a year of playing. He dropped out of school in 2015, after his eligibility as a soccer player expired. As Gee saw the benefits he received at that moment, his need for a bachelor's degree disappeared. He claimed that he received multiple job offers from blue chip firms after his accomplishment with Scan. On the other hand, his wife Jessica finished her degree at the same university.
He admitted he was not a good student during his stay in BYU. Getting high grades was not his primary target. He enrolled in various courses, but the university was not flexible for each student to design his own curriculum. One of his professors told Gee he won't get a degree if he keeps on taking subjects that pique his interest. Nonetheless, Gee is keener in learning things.
The couple faced a tough decision after receiving that undisclosed amount of money. They discussed the possibilities of what to do next. They crossed out owning a home and a car, since these are not their priorities, according to an interview in People's Magazine. Their plan to travel the world started as joke, until it became their real goal.
Gee continued to live a modest life, even after the multi-million dollar sale. His wife and him lived in their apartment for quite a while. Then, they decided to sell all of their belongings for $45,000. He used the proceeds to do what they wanted the most – travel the world. Gee explained that he does not want to spend out all their savings. Hence, whatever was spent on food and accommodation came from these proceeds. He claimed he inherits this line of thinking from his family's frugal way of living. Gee invested the money he received from the sale of Scan in their financially security. He was relieved, since they'll be able to take care of their children's future. He also saw this as a blessing, because he has more time to bond with the kids, instead of living a 9-to-5 life as a salaryman.
While they are currently busy traveling the world, enjoying the scenes is not the only thing they do. They are mostly in low profiles – anonymously giving donations to the ones in need. The Gee family reportedly helped parents of a kid who cannot afford his sports fees and other deeds they preferred to give in private. However, they are also criticized in terms of parenting the kids while having a world tour, despite the rather luxurious life they could live right now. Garrett brushed off these claims, but Jessica was affected at first. Mr. and Mrs. Gee reported that the kids are doing fine in their journey. Of course, the plane ride is not easy, but they somehow survived raising them even without a nanny.
They also pledged to donate LASIK eye surgery to five people in Saltwater City, Utah. Understandably, a lot of requests for assistance came down. Their philanthropist stint came from their belief of looking for others instead of focusing to themselves. They wanted to inspire people, and that's what they think is important at the end of the day. The Gee family initially planned their travel to last for six months. They visited exotic places, like Bali, Tahiti and Tonga, as a part of their itinerary. However, they took a liking to their journey and they extended the schedule for another three months. That was also supported by the fact that the $45,000 pocket money hasn't dried up yet.
Perhaps, after the sale of Scan, Garrett realized that a thing he poured so much heart and soul into can disappear. He remembered what the CEO of AngelList told him – to build a brand around him, while he's still young. Gee took these words in his heart and started a business to earn income while traveling. The family remained active on Instagram and Youtube as The Bucket List Family. They regularly update their journey photos and videos, and they amassed over 93,000 followers. These accounts made their nomadic lifestyle sustainable, at least for a while.
The journey was not without risks, though. Garrett got the Zika virus in Dominica and Jessica accidentally slipped while taking a shower. The transpacific flight is also not exactly kind with the kids. Nonetheless, the pros far outweigh cons in their journey. The Bucket List Family experienced things normally seen in textbooks. They have been into places many of us can only dream about. This journey also enabled him to build the kind of business he wants for now and a personal brand no one can take away.
Future Plans
Garrett Gee finally left Scan in 2015 to pursue his family's penchant for world traveling. He said on his family blog that he is currently planning to develop a new app while in their journey. Once they go back in the US, he will continue his career in technological development, even without the need of a college degree. For his next application, investors are eagerly waiting, but he turned down their offers.
The Bucket List Family intends to focus on their traveling for an extended time. Gee admits that the kind of life they've adopted is not for everyone, but he encourages traveling once in awhile. "I think life is better when you're trying new things." he added. Given the photos they regularly post on their social media accounts, it remains unknown if or when they'll end their vacation.
His former company, Scan, has also grown to a multi-million dollar firm, after its sale to Snapchat. Chasing the same success twice might be fatal, but let's just see what he plans next to revolutionize the world of mobile application.
Final Words
If you are a budding entrepreneur, inspiration is the very first thing you need to succeed. Gee realized he is not satisfied with an existing product, so he created a better one. Scan would not be a multi-million dollar firm, if Gee wouldn't have looked for people who can deliver his vision. Once you are in the limelight of success, never stop improving your product. Many applications see their rise and fall, on both iTunes and Playstore, because of their unresponsive updates. Scan improved through the years and people remained hooked to its premise.
Moreover, the road to success comes with some bumps and turns, as we learn in his life. Garrett Gee had some taste of it at first try, through the groundbreaking Scan. He soon realized this well-worn road is not for him and soon left the world of mobile app development. He chose not to conform with the conventional route to success and built his own tracks. More importantly, at the end of the day, the Bucket List Family is more than glad to inspire people with their deeds.
What do you think of this amazing story? Voice out your thoughts in the comments!

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6 restaurants that make expats miss home
Might not be as yummy as your mom's cooking, but close enough
Might not be as yummy as your mom's cooking, but close enough
Led by Roland Graham, a veteran chef of 40 years, this hole-in-the-wall has a firm grasp on the hearty Anglo-influenced classics from Down Under. Staples like the Robbins Island pasture-fed wagyu burger (B430) give dimensions of flavor worthy of its high price, as does the flavorful navarin lamb pie (B290) served up with homey and delicious mash potatoes. They also offer a selection of Australian and New Zealand wines to go with red meat, as well as Beerlao and rotating selection of New Zealand craft beer.
Sukhumvit Soi 21/2, 080-052-7336, open Mon - Sat 5-9pm; Sat noon-3pm. MRT Sukhumvit.
After reborning at the new location on Lang Suan Road, this barbecue shack makes it even easier to enjoy the American vibe thanks to its rustic decor, and foot-tapping jazz. The traditional Texas-style low 'n slow cooking methods are written all over the food here—like the brisket, ribs, lamb and even the cheese in the mac 'n' cheese. The result is intense flavor and tender dishes that come in huge portions and will probably make your waistband tighter. Ignore your tummy, then enjoy dessert and cocktails provided by mixologist who's really generous with the bottle.
105 Lang Suan Road, 083-029-7598, open Tue-Sat 5pm-midnight; Sun 5-11pm. BTS Ratchadamri.
The restaurant displays the full breadth of traditional-to-progressive tapas from prowess as Chef Jacobo Astray provides traditional dishes dedicated to his Galician roots. Try the creamy, locally made burrata with fresh berries and basil oil (B260) or seafood paella (B180) which is deliciously cooked on the weekends. Both go well with a variety of drinks like a glass of Haceinda Lopez de Haro's Blanco (B220), the Mediterranean-style gin and tonics (starting B200) and a selection of bottled beer dedicated to small Thai breweries.
112/7 Ekkamai Soi 69-71, 02-047-7811, open Tue-Sun 5-11:30pm.
Aside from being known as a place to get great meals at competitive prices, this French bistro also uses very good produce to create authentic-tasting flavors, like the fresh and tender escargots (B360) drenched in parsley and butter, as well as foie gras terrine (B550). Try ordering a bottle from the French-leaning wine list (it's all almost under B3,000) while chit-chatting with your date in this cozy, casual space.
59/1 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-258-4247, open Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm and 6:30-11pm, MRT Sukhumvit.
Italianos would feel like home here from the authentic of food drawn from all parts of Italy, and the hands-on service by Chef Luca and his crew, who are happy to spill knowledge about the rotating daily specials and where the dishes come from. Even though there's no pizza, dishes like the Risotto di Luca topped with black truffle cheese and Italian bacon and the homemade tiramisu served with wild berries and orange slices will ease away your disappointment.
Terrace 49, Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-204-1731, open Tue-Sun 11:30am-3pm; daily5:30-11pm, BTS Phrom Phong.
Step inside this medieval tavern to discover German food that seems to have been designed with beer in mind—featuring a remarkable selection of sausages, sauerkraut and other homemade delicacies with authentic tastes. The atmosphere is even more special as it gives you bucolic hint of Black Forest instead of the elegant and cliche Berlin. The Euro-trash dance music opening in the background might be annoying, but we guarantee it's worth the chance of eating comfort food like this.
1 Sukhumvit Soi 20, 02-260-0869, open daily 11am-midnight, BTS Asok.
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Last night we went to Hing Kee, a much praised restaurant doing Bo Jai Faan or claypot rice that's tucked in a grimy backstreet behind the tourist thronged Temple Street Market. The restaurant's popularity, and the ongoing buzz about it on openrice, meant that as usual there was a long line of people waiting outside. They have a lot of tables in different shops round the area, though, so the queue moved pretty quickly.
But does Hing Kee's food actually live up to all the hype it gets? Bo Jai Fan's combination of rice and meat cooked in a clay pot is fairly simple, unpretentious, and hearty in style. So there's not much a restaurant can really do to distinguish itself in terms of fancy cooking techniques or ingredients. But Hing Kee sets itself apart from other Bo Jai Fan restaurants by getting this basic combination absolutely spot on.
Our beef clay pot came with a big pile of succulent strips of beef laid on top of the rice, contrasting with a lot of restaurants which are really miserly with their meat. We broke an egg over the dish and the white soaked down into the rice, cooking as we mixed it and covering the grains with a fluffy eggy tasting coating that made the rice really hearty and heavy. This savoury egg coated rice combined well with the more juicy strips of beef mixed in with it.
Our second pot was chicken and Chinese mushrooms laid over rice. The small pieces of on the bone chicken were impressively juicy – the method of cooking perhaps allowing them to keep a lot of moisture so that they hadn't dried out at all. The meat's soft creaminess went well with the more earthy and fibrous texture of the dark Chinese mushrooms used.
The smoked fish and pork pot also had a nice balance of different flavours. Big pieces of silver skinned fish were laid on top of the rice. The dry, coarse flesh of this had a really striking and powerful flavour – salty and fishy and smoky all at once. Its intenseness was nicely softened, though, when eaten with a soft slice of the pork or some of the rice. Strips of ginger also added a really nice sweetness.
With all Bo Jai Fan, the rice at the bottom goes a crispy brown as it cooks against the side of the pot. It can be really nice to scrape up pieces of this crisped browned rice, that have a great crunchy taste. Here we did get some perfectly crisped rice, although some of it had also turned a little bit too black to be edible. For the clay pots to be absolutely perfect, it would be good if they weren't burnt on the bottom at all, but that might be asking a bit too much.
Along with the clay pots we also had ho beng, or deep fried oyster omelette. This was perfect. In some restaurant's the omelette is too thick and just the outside is fried and crispy, leaving a stodgy mess of uncooked egg and oyster inside. But here the tangled strands of egg were all nicely crisp and brown with just a thin layer of soft egg in the middle. Often I also find places use too many oysters, so these completely overpower things, but here they were nicely restrained, with just a few of the juicy oyster held in the crispy casing and plenty of spring onion mixed in too. Added to this, the omelette was really dry and crisp, with none of the soggy oiliness that some can have. It had clearly just been made and tasted fantastic.
So overall, I would say that Hing Kee definitely lives up to the praise it's been given and is well worth the half hour or so you'll have to wait. While other restaurants around do also serve fairly decent bo jai fan, many of them slip up on a few elements of the dish, while here you can enjoy clay pots that are almost exactly the way they should be.


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The 'S' is for 'Selfies'
Here at SFG Club, we go topsy-turvy for all of your incredible, fantastical, unimaginable rooftop pics! We love seeing you in our tag so much, that we've even decided to start an unmissable competition. Are you brave enough to enter…?
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- Climb aboard our Birdies Buggy and snap only the most glorious picture of all time, tagging #BirdiesBuggy (simples!)
- Follow us on Instagram to be kept updated
- You'll be automatically entered into our monthly prize draw to win a special VIP SFG Club experience.
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Cooperative Principles
The Seven Cooperative Principles
A cooperative is a business that is owned and controlled by the people who use it. Its primary purpose is to provide goods and /or services to its members for their mutual benefit.
Rural electric cooperatives own and maintain 42 percent of the nation's electric distribution lines and serve 42 million people in 47 states.
All electric cooperatives follow seven guiding principles.
Voluntary and Open Membership
Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
Democratic Member Control
Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. The elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.
Members' Economic Participation
Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
Autonomy and Independence
Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.
Education, Training, and Information
Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public, particularly young people and opinion leaders, about the nature and benefits of cooperation.
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
Concern for Community
While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.


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The Government has recently announced a new minimum wage which will come into force on 1st January 2019. This announcement provides for a significant change as the country will, for the very first time, have a standardised minimum wage across all states.
The table (inset) reflects the difference between the older and newer model:
While anticipating the Federal Gazette of the new Minimum Wages Order, employers can consider taking the following steps:
• Re-budget to cater to the increase of the minimum wage;
• Renegotiate with outsourced manpower providers and re-contract if the management fees will increase come 1st January 2019;
• If necessary, restructure (with consent) the current basic wages of those who are earning less than RM1050 before 1st January 2019;
• If necessary, consider the impact of this minimum wage increase against employees who are currently earning RM1050 – RM1100 after gaining an increment through their years of service;
• Revisit annual increment plans to align salary brackets accordingly.
Section 25 of the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 provides that the minimum wages Council may at least once in every 2 years review the minimum wages order. While this has been the norm, employers are further advised that the Council may, under sub-section (2) on its own accord or upon the direction of the Government, review the minimum wages order at any time.
Employers are further advised that failure to comply with the prescribed minimum wage carries an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of up to RM10,000 for each employee. The fine is rolled forward based on RM1000 for each day of continuing offence after conviction. Repeated offenders shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of up to RM20,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.
Did you know?
The unemployment rate in Malaysia as of June 2018 is at 3.4%
Some employers rely on the fluctuation of the consumer price index as a factor to determine annual increments. As of now, the figure suggests an increase of 5%.
Insured employees of the Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) who are retrenched will be able to claim full benefits if their last day of employment is after 1st January 2019.


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Today I thought I'd share some things about life lately that I've shared on Instagram.
1. Grant and I made this gingerbread house over the weekend and it was super easy and fun. I was in charge of icing and Grant was in charge of decorations. : )
2. I got together with my small group and we decorated oranges with cloves to add the best holiday scents to our home, plus they are so cute!
3. I love looking at the tree lit up in the evening, just another week (ish) and Christmas will be here!
4. I recently got to sing in our church choir back up to Steven Curtis Chapman. Two of my closest friends sang along with me and it was so much fun! Brandon Heath was there too for the concerts, it was such a treat!
5. Our Christmas cards came and have successfully been sent out. This is the first time we've done "professional" prints (other than JCP) since Grant was born. It was so fun and she did such a great job!
6. We've been having fun with Mr. Jingles, our "elf on the shelf." One day he dressed up like Spider-man and Grant could not get enough of it! I'm hoping Pinterest has enough idea left to get me through until Christmas!


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I just read an interesting paper by Marta Kutas called One lesson learned: frame language processing- literal and figurative- as a human brain function. In it, she discusses common assumptions underlying much research on language processing and their evolution over time. Instead of treating language as a brain function that can be isolated from all others, she calls for a more open-minded approach to psycholinguistic research, one that incorporates the contexts of both hemispheres, the importance of timing for linguistic processing, personality traits and moods, and individual differences as a proxy for experience.
One part that I found especially interesting was the section on the power of an individual's mood as an aspect of context that can influence perception. One study she mentions found that the mood induced by the researchers (positive, negative, or neutral) affected whether participants were more attuned to the global or specific characteristics of an image. Those who were happy were more likely than those in a neutral or negative mood to use the shape of an image (a global characteristic) as a criterion for making decisions when shown novel stimuli, while other participants seemed to be more attuned to the features of the image.
Participants in positive moods have also demonstrated to be better at solving difficult problems by coming up with less obvious solutions. People in positive moods also produce more associations (and more unusual ones) when given a word. Along these lines, they have also demonstrated a greater sensitivity to more distant relations between words. For example, when given the words "bee," "comb," and "dew," and asked to come up with a fourth that can be combined with all of them, participants in happy moods tended to outperform those in neutral moods.
Finally, a positive mood may also be able to modulate some aspect of contextual of semantic analysis and contextual integration. In ERP studies, the N400 component is often more active when participants encounter unexpected stimuli. When participants read sentences in which the final word was unexpected (such as, "They wanted to make the hotel look more like a tropical resort. So, along the driveway they planted rows of tulips."), participants who were in a positive mood elicited smaller N400 amplitudes than those in neutral moods. In other words, they were less surprised by the unpredictable endings, possibly because it was easier for them to draw a less-obvious solution than it was for other participants to do so.
Surely we know our mood has many consequences in how we perceive situations and act in them, but the idea that it may also affect perception and cognition that we typically consider outside the realm of mood is pretty interesting. It seems to help us think flexibly and to have a more open mind. Just one more complicating contextual factor that should be taken into account when studying cognition…


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Yesterday, I interviewed Dave. He is my children's uncle....their dad's brother. He is the fun big bear kind of uncle that all kids are drawn to him. And he has a great rapport with anyone!
Anyway, just a little background story here---Uncle Dave was with me and my family the night Rachel (my firstborn daughter) died. Our memory was little bit fuzzy but, he remembers being with me when Rachel died or after she had passed.
Dave is a very caring person, and doesn't always show emotion. But he does care.
ANYWAY....I had an opportunity to sit down with him and ask him about his dad, Fred Smith Sr. Or, "Popo" as my kids called him. He was a fun, outgoing, mischievous grandpa. And Josh was very close to him, it's just amazing with the bond they had.
So, I asked Dave to share his thoughts and feelings about his dad and the sarcoma that took him away.
Dave shares: You know, after I started noticing how sick my dad was becoming, it was a real shock. When he was diagnosed, it was still a shock. So I jumped into helping care for my dad. Trips to the doctors, to the hospitals, doing things at home, stuff like that. When they said it was sarcoma, I knew it's serious. So I had to start preparing myself what will happen.
I asked him, "after we lost Rachel, has her death helped you prepare yourself with other people?"
Yes, after losing Rachel, I have been around other people who have gotten sick one way or another. So of course, after Rachel's passing, and helping care for my dad, being with him, helped me be better prepared dealing with death. I've learned to accept that death is part of life. I have had to make peace, knowing it is part of life. And knowing that they are in better hands.
It was a bit emotional, but it was good to reminsince a bit about him.
Popo, this post is dedicated to you.
Fred Smith, Sr.
Born September 3, 1934
Went to be home with the Lord on March 14, 2004


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What makes someone a veteran Mucker? Because of the obstacles on the course, the accomplishment of the finish, and the comradery between runners, a veteran Mucker is anyone who has completed at least one Mud Run at Titus Mountain! We decided to interview one of those veterans to give newbies (and other veterans) a different perspective than our own. After all, we might be a little biased over our race!
Our first interview was with Amanda C. Her first Mud Run was in 2013 when Titus Mountain held the first annual Dirty Dog Mud Run. She then signed up for the 2015 Mud & Mucker Challenge—so she has two mud runs at Titus under her belt! You could also say she's loyal to the events that we put on, since Titus events are the only ones she runs in!
So let's get to know about Amanda before we get her thoughts on the Mud & Mucker! For a girl whose favorite food is lobster, she's got some pretty down to earth interests. When she's not running in Mud Runs, she's an outdoor person who picks activities to fill her time based on the season. Camping in the summer, hunting in the fall, downhill skiing in the winter, and four-wheeling in the spring are some of her go-to pastimes.
In preparation for the Mud Run, we asked her what her favorite type of exercise was. "Twelve ounce curls!" was the first thing out of her mouth. "Just kidding," she laughed. Turns out her favorite exercise is actually bike riding… although both are helpful in training for the Mud & Mucker!
We finally got into the nuts and bolts of the race and what she liked, disliked, and what newbies could expect. When I asked her what her favorite thing about the Mud & Mucker was, she replied that she enjoyed the whole event. "My favorite part was crossing the finish line… the sense of accomplishment knowing I succeeded" was her final response.
Her favorite obstacle was the "Wall Kiss," even though she said she didn't quite make it. "I didn't quite make it—I ended up stuck waste deep in the mud!" And her least favorite obstacle? Without hesitation she shouted, "THE BEAST!"
What's her tip to a new runner? "One of the biggest bits of advice I would give is to do some […] hiking. Also, I would suggest wearing a fitted pair of shorts or capris. One you start to get wet and muddy you will appreciate it!"
And if we were to give her the reigns to make her own design, she said she would design some sort of slip and slide. She was disappointed When there was a snafu with the slip'n'slide the first year. "I had spectators pour their water bottles down so I could attempt sliding!" Little does she know that we have a great slip'n'slide obstacle up our sleeves for this year!
Amanda finished with her favorite motivational quote: "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will." The quote by Vince Lombardi is a great fit for our race. It doesn't matter if you are a mud run veteran or a newbie, a couch potato or exercise fiend—if you get up and show up to the challenge you're guaranteed to have a good time!
See you in less than a month racers!
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We love the snow, obviously. But there's more to the mountain than just the conditions and the trails. Get the insider's scoop on what helps this industry run, from ski shops to snowboard movies, nature hikes to safety tips. Let us know what you think!
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Find Your Place, You'll Be Glad You Did!
At Bridgeway we believe that everyone has been called and equipped to participate in the work of God's Kingdom. We're not an organization of leaders and followers, we are one big family where everyone has a part to play. Most of the ministry that happens around here is done by dedicated volunteers who use their gifts and talents to serve God and bless others. Serving is one of the best ways to get connected here at Bridgeway, so find a ministry that looks like a good fit, fill out the short application, and we'll get you plugged in!
Children & Students
Kidsway offers children's programming for kids ages two months thru fifth grade at all weekend services. Each classroom is staffed by loving volunteers who are ready to welcome the children of Bridgeway. Kidsway believes in partnering with parents to equip them to be the primary disciplers of their children.
Middle School
At Middle School Ministry (MSM) we love having a good time! Whether we are playing and being crazy or diving into God's Word, we love giving students amazing memories that they will talk about for years to come, and pushing the boundaries on fun. We would love to have you join our team!
High School
Every week at High School Ministry (HSM) we try to have fun, get into God's Word, pray for each other, and be challenged. We walk to talk through every part of the Bible in a way that makes a difference in our lives. We would love to have you join our team!
Young Adults
We strive to provide a community of encouragement and practical instruction to help young adults thrive in their relationship with God and others. There are opportunities for young adults to serve as well as for other adults who want to invest in young people!
Guest Services
Café Team
The Bridge Café is the place our congregation looks for a hot drink, a snack, or a smoothie before or after church. There are opportunities to volunteer as a barista, cashier, runner, smoothie maker, or clean up crew member. Training is available!
Campus Guides/Parking
Our Campus Guides team provides special assistance to our first-time guests. They provide a friendly greeting, and they help guests navigate their way through our campus. If you love to make people feel welcome this is a great service opportunity for you!
Chair Prep Team
Our Chair Prep team is looking to add a few members. This team of ladies comes in on Thursday mornings to help put welcome cards and offering envelopes in chairs.
Deaf Ministry
The Deaf Ministry seeks to care for those in our deaf community by providing sign language interpretation services during the 9am worship service at Bridgeway each Sunday.
Communion Prep
Our Communion Prep Team makes it possible for our congregation to celebrate communion each month. This behind-the-scenes team serves once a month preparing the communion trays that are used in services. If you want a simple way to serve that is out of the spotlight and makes a huge difference, this is the place for you!
Greeting Ministry
Bridgeway's Greeting Ministry provides a welcoming presence, a friendly smile, and an encouraging greeting for all who enter our church. They hand out the service bulletins, usher people to their seats, collect the offering, and tidy up after services. They provide the personal touch that is so important in a large church setting.
Information Center
The Information Center serves as the information hub during weekend services. Volunteers are available to provide assistance and answer questions ranging from campus navigation to ministry information when needed. Training is provided, but familiarity with Bridgeway's campus and culture and excellent social skills are helpful.
Emergency Response Team
ERT Dispatcher
ERT Dispatchers supports the response teams by ensuring clear comunication between teams and third parties. Training is provided, but experience in dispatching and CCTV monitoring, operating radio base station, computer skills or programming is preferred.
Medical Response
The MRT responds to medical emergencies during services and events. Experience and certifications such as Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Nurse, Doctor, BLS, ACLS or PALS preferred.
Security Response
The SRT responds to emergencies services and events. Certifications in First Aid/CPR/AED are required for all SRT volunteers. Law enforcement, first responder, security or any other relevant special training is preferred.
Care & Compassion
Alongside Care
We are a community of volunteers with a heart to serve and show God's love to our neighbors who are currently facing the challenges of homelessness. We gather at the park for a picnic on the fourth Sunday of every month to share our lives with those who are homeless.
Bereavement Care
The Bereavement Care Team seeks to come alongside those who are grieving the loss of a loved one and who need to plan a memorial service and reception at Bridgeway. This team will assist with planning and conducting memorial services and receptions, helping with room setup and decorations, food preparation and serving, and cleanup.
Budget Care
We are a team of people who meet one-on- one with others to help them arrange their financial lives in a God-honoring way. We provide practical instruction about what the Bible says about money. We want everyone to learn how peace and contentment can be achieved by applying these principles. Training is available.
Care & Compassion
The Care & Compassion Team aims to provide guidance and access to services to anyone in need of support. Whether it is basic needs (financial, housing, etc.), a relational or personal crisis, or a need for someone to process and pray, the Care & Compassion Team is available in the Main Lobby during weekend services.
Cards of Encouragement
The Cards of Encouragement team sends cards and letters to those who are battling cancer and other illnesses, to help provide encouragement and comfort. Team members also pray faithfully for those who receive the cards.
Chaplain Team
The Bridgeway Chaplain team provides emergency response for situations needing immediate care and support, such as an unexpected death or emergency hospitalization due to accident or illness. We are currently looking to expand the team with those who have training and experience in chaplain ministry, whether as church chaplains, law enforcement or community chaplains, or hospital chaplains.
Community Closet
Bridgeway's Community Closet operates on Thursday afternoons and is staffed by a team of volunteers who seek to serve God, our church and our community by providing education and resources to cope with life's challenges. We also provide free food and some non-food items to those in need.
Meals Ministry
The Meals Team provides meals on a temporary, emergency basis for those who attend Bridgeway who are going through a time of need, such as the birth of a new baby, illness or hospitalization, or a death in the family. We welcome volunteers with a heart to prepare and/or deliver meals.
Pastoral Care Team
The Pastoral Care Team is a team of pastors or appropriately trained and equipped lay people who are available to meet with those who need short-term pastoral care in order to provide biblical counsel, a listening ear, prayer and compassion.
Prayer Team
Bridgeway's Prayer Team has the privilege of interceding weekly for our congregation. Our team believes that prayer works and prayer matters. Prayer Team members serve the congregation by praying with those in need after services and praying for requests that are submitted during the week via email.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one care ministry that equips and empowers lay caregivers to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. At its core, Stephen Ministry is a ministry of presence—being with people to love, support and encourage them through life's difficult times.
The Gathering Inn
The Gathering Inn is the preeminent program serving the homeless of Placer County, providing services 365 days a year. Comprehensive services address the mental health, addiction, employment, medical, dental, and basic needs of the homeless throughout the day with on-site programs.
Visitation Team
The Visitation Team provides short-term hospital and home visitation for those needing encouragement, spiritual support and prayer. The Visitation Team fills the gap between urgent calls appropriate for Chaplains and the formal, long-term caring relationship offered by Stephen Ministry.
Creative Arts
Computer Graphics
Our Computer Graphics Team covers all forms of communications from weekend bulletins, print collateral for special events, social media graphics and web graphics for our website. If you have background or education in graphic design, illustration or typography we would love to hear from you!
Our Photography Team captures events and services at Bridgeway. Their photos are given away to the congregation, and they are used in marketing and social media. Whether you are an experienced lifestyle photographer or if you just want to learn, there is a place for you on our team.
Our Video Team makes it possible for people to engage with our weekend services via livestream. They also create promotional materials for ministries and events. We have opportunities for camera operators, service directors, and more, and we'll provide you with all of the training you'll need!
Our Lighting Team creates the mood and setting of our weekend services and special events. Often behind the scenes, this team is responsible for creating the right atmosphere in the Worship Center for sincere worship and encounters with the Holy Spirit. Training is available!
Our Sound Team works to ensure everything sounds great in the Worship Center on the weekends, and also helps with recording our sermon podcast. If you have experience in audio engineering or if you are looking to learn, we want to hear from you. Training is available!
Our Events Team works together to help put on great events at Bridgeway. From setting up and tearing down to volunteering during events, there are plenty of opportunities for people of all ages and skillsets to serve on congregation and community on this team.
Help Me Decide
Not Sure Where to Serve?
If you are interested in serving but don't know where you want to be involved, just fill out this simple form and a member of our team will get in touch with you to help you decide!


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Bruno Fazzolari: Handmade Scents
Bruno Fazzolari is an award-winning perfume maker whose distinctive yet strangely familiar scents merge the classic with the contemporary. He draws inspiration from poetry, music & film. Hand-crafted using the highest quality raw materials, each scent is bottled in small batches for discerning noses. Yours?
Lampblack: sweet orange, black pepper, bitter grapefruit, nagarmotha, benzoin, vetiver, inky notes;
Monserrat: pink grapefruit, apricot, green leaves, carrot seed, osmanthus, jasmine, white musk, setting plaster;
Five: lemon, red mandarin, bergamot, neroli, rosemary, petitgrain, sweet woods, mineral & saltwater notes;
Room 237: angelica, flea bane, estragon, oppoponax, costus, olibanum, vinyl shower curtain;
Feu Secret: orris butter, spruce, eucalyptus, tumeric, pink pepper, himalayan cedar, birch tar, vanilla;
Au Delà: bergamot, Narcisse des Montagnes, absolute, jasmine absolute, oakmoss, orange flower absolute, amber;
Ummagumma: saffron, carnation, chocolate, tobacco, leather, sandalwood, cedar, frankencense, tonka bean, vanilla;
Unsettled: bergamot, China black tea, clary sage, pineapple, New Caledonian sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla, ocean breezes
Vetiverissimo: vetiver, spice, cedar (temporarily out of stock)
30 ml. per bottle
Made in San Francisco, CA.
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I would like to know if other people are using Python for automation.
I wrote some script and may be we could exchange our experience.
One question is how do you run your python script ?
I would like to know if other people are using Python for automation.
I wrote some script and may be we could exchange our experience.
One question is how do you run your python script ?
Thank you for the answer.
Why question about the way you run python script ?
As written in documentation, a script can be run externally or internally of the application.
The execution time is different, quickier in "internal" mode.
So I can run my script externally (double click on program name).
To run internally,I use a workaround : I create a button (efm file) that will launch my
python script via a WshShell.run(script). Here a sample (not optimized) ;
Sub Button1_EventClick()
Dim This : Set This = Button1
Dim WshShell
Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
' open normal and wait
var = Msgbox("N:\eef_custom\py\RAMS\NewComDxDes2Rams.py" , vbQuestion & vbOKCancel,"CHECK")
If var <> vbOK Then
Exit Sub
End If
Returnit = WshShell.run("python.exe N:\eef_custom\py\RAMS\NewComDxDes2Rams.py",1,True)
'Msgbox("RETOUR: " & Returnit)
If Returnit <> 0 Then
Msgbox("RETOUR: " & Returnit)
endmsg = "RAMS ERREUR code ::: " & Returnit & vbCrlf & "Progamme s'est mal terminé"
WshShell.Popup endmsg,,genTitle,0 + 16
endmsg = "Programme terminé : OK"
WshShell.Popup endmsg,,genTitle,0 + 64
End If
Set Wshell = Nothing
End Sub
This is enough for the scripts I wrote (DxDes, Expedition,Padstackeditor,etc...)
I explored also the 'pys -- python integrated in wsh) ' file with python, it ran once but after I had some small problems so I abandoned this path (for the moment).
So I would like to know what is the way other people used to run the scripts.
May be we can exchange some help regarding Python and EE automation.
By the way I am not a programmer.
Best regards
I've never used the "internal" mode. The scripts I've created usually finish in a couple of seconds (the largest one I have takes about 2 minutes to run through a ~300 page schematic) so I haven't tried to optimize them.
In the past I did create a bunch of forms (using VBScript) before I started using python and I did see a significant performance increase when migrating to python.
BTW, I'm not a programmer either...
-- Misael


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When in Doubt
Cashmere Sweater Dress (also available here) | Sunglasses | Boots (old) | Necklace (borrowed bur similar)
Everyone has that outfit they pull out when nothing else seems to work. When in doubt this time of year, I reach for a sweater dress. My go-to when I feel tired, or fat, cold, or just blah. They are so comfy and in my personal opinion effortlessly chic, stylish and make me feel more pulled together. Sometime when you don't feel like going out, you just need to shower dress up and instantly feel better having made the effort. This was my Thanksgiving Day look, cozy cashmere that leaves plenty of room for potential over indulging and perfect for cuddling up on the sofa post meal. These are actually my moms old brown boots, because I didn't bring any boots down to Charleston. I recently bought these amazing booties and known they will be great for this outfit and many more winter looks. I am spending Christmas in Park City and this dress well definitely be accompanying me! Also, would love any recommendations people have for Park City.


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So… I got surprised at how many people actually came on this site after I just posted Martial Peak on Novelupdates.
Btw, still kinda shocked…
To answer some quires that was left by some comments:
No, I'm not going to change Yang Kai's name to Kai Yang. This is due to personally reading the story to till 2.6k (Yes this series has 3.3k chapters currently and the divine MoMo is still releasing two chapters per day!), as Yang Kai :/
So, release dates will all be one the weekdays. I plan on releasing 4 chapters a week. Although I initially want to do it to 12 chapters… It's not realistic unless this becomes my full time job. D:
Sorry, this week I will only be releasing two chapters.
The donation tab is still empty because I have no time to release extra chapters.
As for people who took a liking to Martial Family, I'm glad that you like it. I'm not sure how many chapters will be out a week for this one. I plan on making it 4 per week so you can look forward to it.
😀 Thanks for your support on the first day!


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The Passover (πασχα) Both names (unleavened bread and passover) are used here as in Mr 14:1 . Strictly speaking the passover was Nisan 14 and the unleavened bread 15-21. This is the only place in the N.T. where the expression "the feast of unleavened bread" (common in LXX, Ex. 23:15 , etc.) occurs, for Mr 14:1 has just "the unleavened bread." Mt 26:17 uses unleavened bread and passover interchangeably.
Drew nigh (ηγγιζεν). Imperfect active. Mr 14:1; Mt 26:2 mention "after two days" definitely.
Sought (εζητουν). Imperfect active of ζητεω, were seeking, conative imperfect.
How they might put him to death (το πως ανελωσιν αυτον). Second aorist active deliberative subjunctive (retained in indirect question) of αναιρεω, to take up, to make away with, to slay. Common in Old Greek. Luke uses it so here and in 23:32 and eighteen times in the Acts, a favourite word with him. Note the accusative neuter singular article το with the whole clause, "as to the how, etc."
For they feared (εφοβουντο γαρ). Imperfect middle describing the delay of the "how." The triumphal entry and the temple speeches of Jesus had revealed his tremendous power with the people, especially the crowds from Galilee at the feast. They were afraid to go on with their plan to kill him at the feast.
Satan entered into Judas (εισηλθεν εις Ιουδαν). Ingressive aorist active indicative. Satan was now renewing his attack on Jesus suspended temporarily (Lu 4:13 ) "until a good chance." He had come back by the use of Simon Peter (Mr 8:33; Mt 16:23 ). The conflict went on and Jesus won ultimate victory (Lu 10:18 ). Now Satan uses Judas and has success with him for Judas allowed him to come again and again (Joh 13:27 ). Judas evidently opened the door to his heart and let Satan in. Then Satan took charge and he became a devil as Jesus said (Joh 6:70 ). This surrender to Satan in no way relieves Judas of his moral responsibility.
Went away (απελθων). Second aorist active participle of απερχομα. He went off under the impulse of Satan and after the indignation over the rebuke of Jesus at the feast in Simon's house (Joh 12:4-6 ).
Captains (στρατηγοις). Leaders of the temple guards (Ac 4:1 ), the full title, "captains of the temple," occurs in verse 52.
How he might deliver him unto them (το πως αυτοις παραδω αυτον). The same construction as in verse 2, the article το with the indirect question and deliberative subjunctive second aorist active (παραδω).
Were glad (εχαρησαν). Second aorist passive indicative of χαιρω as in Mr 14:11 . Ingressive aorist, a natural exultation that one of the Twelve had offered to do this thing.
Covenanted (συνεθεντο). Second aorist indicative middle of συντιθημ. An old verb to put together and in the middle with one another. In the N.T. outside of Joh 9:22 only in Luke (here and Ac 23:20; 24:9 ). Luke only mentions "money" (αργυριον), but not "thirty pieces" (Mt 26:15 ).
Consented (εξωμολογησεν). Old verb, but the ancients usually used the simple form for promise or consent rather than the compound. This is the only instance of this sense in the N.T. It is from ομολογος (ομος, same, and λεγω, to say), to say the same thing with another and so agree.
Opportunity (ευκαριαν). From ευκαιρος (ευ, καιρος), a good chance. Old word, but in the N.T. only here and parallel passage Mt 26:16 .
In the absence of the multitude (ατερ οχλου). Ατερ is an old preposition, common in the poets, but rare in prose. Also in verse 35. It means "without," "apart from," like χωρις. The point of Judas was just this. He would get Jesus into the hands of the Sanhedrin during the feast in spite of the crowd. It was necessary to avoid tumult (Mt 26:5 ) because of the popularity of Jesus.
The day of unleavened bread came (ηλθεν η ημερα των αζυμων). The day itself came, not simply was drawing nigh (verse 1).
Must be sacrificed (εδε θυεσθα). This was Nisan 14 which began at sunset. Luke is a Gentile and this fact must be borne in mind. The lamb must be slain by the head of the family (Ex 12:6 ). The controversy about the day when Christ ate the last passover meal has already been discussed (Mt 26:17; Mr 14:12 ). The Synoptics clearly present this as a fact. Jesus was then crucified on Friday at the passover or Thursday (our time) at the regular hour 6 P.M. (beginning of Friday). The five passages in John (13:1f.; 13:27; 18:28; 19:14; 19:31 ) rightly interpreted teach the same thing as shown in my Harmony of the Gospels for Students of the Life of Christ (pp.279-284).
Peter and John (Πετρον κα Ιωανην). Mr 14:13 has only "two" while Mt 26:17 makes the disciples take the initiative. The word passover in this context is used either of the meal, the feast day, the whole period (including the unleavened bread). "Eat the passover" can refer to the meal as here or to the whole period of celebration (Joh 18:28 ).
Where wilt thou that we make ready? (Που θελεις ετοιμασωμεν;). Deliberative first aorist active subjunctive without ινα after θελεις, perhaps originally two separate questions.
When you are entered (εισελθοντων υμων). Genitive absolute.
Meet you (συναντησε υμιν). An old verb συνανταω (from συν, with, and ανταω, to face, αντ) with associative instrumental (υμιν). See on Mr 14:13 about the "man bearing a pitcher of water."
Goodman of the house (οικοδεσποτη). Master of the house as in Mr 14:14; Mt 10:25 . A late word for the earlier δεσποτης οικου.
I shall eat (φαγω). Second aorist futuristic (or deliberative) subjunctive as in Mr 14:14 .
And he (κ'ακεινος). Κα and εκεινος (χρασις) where Mr 14:15 has κα αυτος. Literally, And that one. See on Mark for rest of the verse.
He had said (ειρηκε). Past perfect active indicative of ειπον where Mr 14:16 has ειπεν (second aorist).
Sat down (ανεπεσεν). Reclined, fell back (or up). Second aorist active of αναπιπτω.
With desire I have desired (επιθυμια επεθυμησα). A Hebraism common in the LXX. Associative instrumental case of substantive and first aorist active indicative of same like a cognate accusative. Peculiar to Luke is all this verse. See this idiom in Joh 3:29; Ac 4:17 .
Before I suffer (προ του με παθειν). Preposition προ with articular infinitive and accusative of general reference, "before the suffering as to me." Παθειν is second aorist active infinitive of πασχω.
Until it be fulfilled (εως οτου πληρωθη). First aorist passive subjunctive of πληροω with εως (οτου), the usual construction about the future. It seems like a Messianic banquet that Jesus has in mind (cf. 14:15).
He received a cup (δεξαμενος ποτηριον). This cup is a diminutive of ποτηρ. It seems that this is still one of the four cups passed during the passover meal, though which one is uncertain. It is apparently just before the formal introduction of the Lord's Supper, though he gave thanks here also (ευχαριστησας). It is from this verb ευχαριστεω (see also verse 19) that our word Eucharist comes. It is a common verb for giving thanks and was used also for "saying grace" as we call it.
The fruit of the vine (του γενηματος της αμπελου). So Mr 14:25; Mt 26:29 and not οινος though it was wine undoubtedly. But the language allows anything that is "the fruit of the vine."
Come (ελθη). Second aorist active subjunctive with εως as in verse 16. Here it is the consummation of the kingdom that Jesus has in mind, for the kingdom had already come.
Which is given for you (το υπερ υμων διδομενον). Some MSS. omit these verses though probably genuine. The correct text in 1Co 11:24 has "which is for you," not "which is broken for you." It is curious to find the word "broken" here preserved and justified so often, even by Easton in his commentary on Luke, p. 320.
In remembrance of me (εις την εμην αναμνησιν). Objective use of the possessive pronoun εμην, not the subjective.
This do (τουτο ποιειτε). Present active indicative, repetition, keep on doing this.
After the supper (μετα το δειπνησα). Preposition μετα and the accusative articular infinitive. The textual situation here is confusing, chiefly because of the two cups (verses 17,20 ). Some of the documents omit the latter part of verse 19 and all of verse 20. It is possible, of course, that this part crept into the text of Luke from 1Co 11:24f . But, if this part is omitted, Luke would then have the order reversed, the cup before the bread. So there are difficulties whichever turn one takes here with Luke's text whether one cup or two cups.
The New Covenant (ε καινη διαθηκη). See on Mt 26:28; Mr 14:24 for "covenant." Westcott and Hort reject "new" there, but accept it here and in 1Co 11:25 . See on Lu 5:38 for difference between καινη and νεα. "The ratification of a covenant was commonly associated with the shedding of blood; and what was written in blood was believed to be indelible" (Plummer).
Poured out (εκχυννομενον). Same word in Mr 14:24; Mt 26:28 translated "shed." Late form present passive participle of εκχυννω of εκχεω, to pour out.
That betrayeth (του παραδιδοντος). Present active participle, actually engaged in doing it. The hand of Judas was resting on the table at the moment. It should be noted that Luke narrates the institution of the Lord's Supper before the exposure of Judas as the traitor while Mark and Matthew reverse this order.
As it hath been determined (κατα το ωρισμενον). Perfect passive participle of οριζω, to limit or define, mark off the border, our "horizon." But this fact does not absolve Judas of his guilt as the "woe" here makes plain.
Which of them it was (το τις αρα ειη εξ αυτων). Note the article το with the indirect question as in verses 2,4 . The optative ειη here is changed from the present active indicative εστιν, though it was not always done, for see δοκε in verse 24 where the present indicative is retained. They all had their hands on the table. Whose hand was it?
Contention (φιλονεικια). An old word from φιλονεικος, fond of strife, eagerness to contend. Only here in the N.T.
Greatest (μειζων). Common use of the comparative as superlative.
Have lordship over (κυριευουσιν). From κυριος. Common verb, to lord it over.
Benefactors (ευεργετα). From ευ and εργον. Doer of good. Old word. Here only in the N.T. Latin Benefactor is exact equivalent.
Become (γινεσθω). Present middle imperative of γινομα. Act so. True greatness is in service, not in rank.
But I (Εγω δε). Jesus dares to cite his own conduct, though their leader, to prove his point and to put a stop to their jealous contention for the chief place at this very feast, a wrangling that kept up till Jesus had to arise and give them the object lesson of humility by washing their feet (Joh 13:1-20 ).
In my temptations (εν τοις πειρασμοις μου). Probably "trials" is better here as in Jas 1:2 though temptations clearly in Jas 1:13f. . This is the tragedy of the situation when Jesus is facing the Cross with the traitor at the table and the rest chiefly concerned about their own primacy and dignity.
And I appoint unto you (κ'αγω διατιθημα υμιν). They had on the whole been loyal and so Jesus passes on to them (διαθημα verb from which διαθηκη comes).
And ye shall sit (καθησεσθε). But Westcott and Hort read in the text καθησθε (present middle subjunctive with ινα). The picture seems to be that given in Mt 19:28 when Jesus replied to Peter's inquiry. It is not clear how literally this imagery is to be taken. But there is the promise of honour for the loyal among these in the end.
Asked to have you (εξηιτησατο). First aorist indirect middle indicative of εξαιτεω, an old verb to beg something of one and (middle) for oneself. Only here in the N.T. The verb is used either in the good or the bad sense, but it does not mean here "obtained by asking" as margin in Revised Version has it.
That he might sift you (του σινιασα). Genitive articular infinitive of purpose. First aorist active infinitive of σινιαζω, to shake a sieve, to sift, from σινιον, a winnowing fan. Later word. Here only in the N.T.
That thy faith fail not (ινα μη εκλιπη ε πιστις μου). Second aorist active subjunctive of purpose with ινα after εδεηθην ( I prayed ) of εκλειπω, old verb. Our word eclipse is this word. Evidently Jesus could not keep Satan from attacking Peter. He had already captured Judas. Did he not repeatedly attack Jesus? But he could and did pray for Peter's faith and his praying won in the end, though Peter stumbled and fell.
And do thou (κα συ). The words single out Peter sharply.
Once thou hast turned again (ποτε επιστρεψας). First aorist active participle of επιστρεφω, common verb to turn to, to return. But the use of this word implied that Peter would fall though he would come back and "strengthen thy brethren."
To prison and to death (εις φυλακην κα εις θανατον). Evidently Peter was not flattered by the need of Christ's earnest prayers for his welfare and loyalty. Hence this loud boast.
Until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me (εως τρις με απαρνηση ειδενα). "Thrice" is in all four Gospels here for they all give this warning to Peter (Mr 14:30; Mt 26:34; Lu 22:34; Joh 18:38 ). Peter will even deny knowing Jesus (ειδενα).
Without purse (ατερ βαλλαντιου). Money bag or purse. Old word, but in the N.T. only in Luke (10:4; 12:33; 22:35ff. ).
Wallet (πηρας). See on Mt 10:10 .
Lacked ye anything (μη τινος υστερησατε;). Answer No expected (ουθενος below). Ablative case after υστερεω.
Buy a sword (αγορασατω μαχαιραν). This is for defence clearly. The reference is to the special mission in Galilee (Lu 9:1-6; Mr 6:6-13; Mt 9:35-11:1 ). They are to expect persecution and bitter hostility (Joh 15:18-21 ). Jesus does not mean that his disciples are to repel force by force, but that they are to be ready to defend his cause against attack. Changed conditions bring changed needs. This language can be misunderstood as it was then.
Lord, behold, here are two swords (κυριε ιδου μαχαιρα ωδε δυο). They took his words literally. And before this very night is over Peter will use one of these very swords to try to cut off the head of Malchus only to be sternly rebuked by Jesus (Mr 14:47; Mt 26:51f.; Lu 22:50f.; Joh 18:10f. ). Then Jesus will say: "For all that take the sword shall perish with the sword" (Mt 26:52 ). Clearly Jesus did not mean his language even about the sword to be pressed too literally. So he said: "It is enough" (Hικανον εστιν). It is with sad irony and sorrow that Jesus thus dismisses the subject. They were in no humour now to understand the various sides of this complicated problem. Every preacher and teacher understands this mood, not of impatience, but of closing the subject for the present.
As his custom was (κατα το εθος). According to the custom (of him). It was because Judas knew the habit of Jesus of going to Gethsemane at night that he undertook to betray him without waiting for the crowd to go home after the feast.
At the place (επ του τοπου). The place of secret prayer which was dear to Jesus.
Pray that ye enter not into temptation (προσευχεσθε μη εισελθειν εις πειρασμον). "Keep on praying not to enter (ingressive aorist infinitive, not even once) into temptation." It is real "temptation" here, not just "trial." Jesus knew the power of temptation and the need of prayer. These words throw a light on the meaning of his language in Mt 6:13 . Jesus repeats this warning in verse 46.
About a stone's throw (ωσε λιθου βολην). Accusative of extent of space. Luke does not tell of leaving eight disciples by the entrance to Gethsemane nor about taking Peter, James, and John further in with him.
Kneeled down (θεις τα γονατα). Second aorist active participle from τιθημ. Mr 14:35 says "fell on the ground" and Mt 26:39 "fell on his face." All could be true at different moments.
Prayed (προσηυχετο). Imperfect middle, was praying, kept on praying.
If thou be willing (ε βουλε). This condition is in the first petition at the start.
Be done (γινεσθω). Present middle imperative, keep on being done, the Father's will.
An angel (αγγελος). The angels visited Jesus at the close of the three temptations at the beginning of his ministry (Mt 4:11 ). Here the angel comes during the conflict.
In an agony (εν αγωνια). It was conflict, contest from αγων. An old word, but only here in the N.T. Satan pressed Jesus harder than ever before.
As it were great drops of blood (ωσε θρομβο αιματος). Thick, clotted blood. An old word (θρομβο) common in medical works, but here only in the N.T. This passage (verses 43,44 ) is absent from some ancient documents. Aristotle speaks of a bloody sweat as does Theophrastus.
Sleeping for sorrow (κοιμωμενους απο της λυπης). Luke does not tell of the three turnings of Jesus to the trusted three for human sympathy.
Why sleep ye? (Τ καθευδετε;). This reproach Luke gives, but not the almost bitter details in Mr 14:37-42; Mt 26:40-46 ).
Went before them (προηρχετο). Imperfect middle. Judas was leading the band for he knew the place well (Joh 18:2 ).
With a kiss (φιληματ). Instrumental case. Jesus challenges the act of Judas openly and calls it betrayal, but it did not stop him.
What would follow (το εσομενον). Article and the future middle participle of ειμ, to be.
Shall we smite with a sword? (ε παταξομεν εν μαχαιρηι;). Note ε in a direct question like the Hebrew. Luke alone gives this question. Instrumental use of εν. They had the two swords already mentioned ( 22:38).
His right ear (το ους αυτου το δεξιον). Mark 14:47; Mt 26:51 do not mention "right," but Luke the Physician does. Joh 18:10 follows Luke in this item and also adds the names of Peter and of Malchus since probably both were dead by that time and Peter would not be involved in trouble.
Suffer us thus far (εατε εως τουτου). Present active imperative of εαω, to allow. But the meaning is not clear. If addressed to Peter and the other disciples it means that they are to suffer this much of violence against Jesus. This is probably the idea. If it is addressed to the crowd, it means that they are to excuse Peter for his rash act.
He touched his ear and healed him (αψαμενος του οτιου ιασατο αυτον). Whether Jesus picked up the piece of the ear and put it back is not said. He could have healed the wound without that. This miracle of surgery is given alone by Luke.
As against a robber? (ως επ ληιστην;). They were treating Jesus as if he were a bandit like Barabbas.
But this is your hour (αλλ' αυτη εστιν υμων η ωρα). So Jesus surrenders. The moral value of his atoning sacrifice on the Cross consists in the voluntariness of his death. He makes it clear that they have taken undue advantage of him in this hour of secret prayer and had failed to seize him in public in the temple. But "the power of darkness" (η εξουσια του σκοτους), had its turn. A better day will come. The might, authority of darkness.
Into the high priest's house (εις την οικιαν του αρχιερεως). Luke alone mentions "the house." Though it is implied in Mr 14:53; Mt 26:57 .
Followed (ηκολουθε). Imperfect, was following, as Mt 26:58; Joh 18:15 . Curiously Mr 14:54 has the aorist.
When they had kindled a fire (περιαψαντων πυρ). Genitive absolute, first aorist active participle of περιαπτω, an old verb, but here only in the N.T. Kindle around, make a good fire that blazes all over. It was April and cool at night. The servants made the fire.
And had sat down together (κα συνκαθισαντων). Genitive absolute again. Note συν- (together), all had taken seats around the fire.
Peter sat in the midst of them (εκαθητο ο Πετρος μεσος αυτων). Imperfect tense, he was sitting, and note μεσος, nominative predicate adjective with the genitive, like Joh 1:26 , good Greek idiom.
In the light (προς το φως). Facing (προς) the light, for the fire gave light as well as heat. Mr 14:65 has "warming himself in the light," John (Joh 18:18,25 ) "warming himself."
Looking steadfastly (ατενισασα). Favourite word in Luke ( 4:20, etc.) for gazing steadily at one.
This man also (κα ουτος). As if pointing to Peter and talking about him. The other Gospels (Mr 14:67; Mt 26:69; Joh 18:25 ) make a direct address to Peter. Both could be true, as she turned to Peter.
I know him not (ουκ οιδα αυτον). Just as Jesus had predicted that he would do (Lu 22:34 ).
After a little while another (μετα βραχυ ετερος). Mt 26:71 makes it after Peter had gone out into the porch and mentions a maid as speaking as does Mr 14:69 , while here the "other" (ετερος) is a man (masculine gender). It is almost impossible to co-ordinate the three denials in the four accounts unless we conceive of several joining in when one led off. This time Peter's denial is very blunt, "I am not."
After the space of about one hour (διαστασης ωσε ωρας μιας). Genitive absolute with second aorist active participle feminine singular of διιστημ. This classical verb in the N.T. is used only by Luke (22:59; 24:51; Ac 27:28 ). It means standing in two or apart, about an hour intervening.
Confidently affirmed (διισχυριζετο). Imperfect middle, he kept affirming strongly. An old verb (δια, ισχυριζομα), to make oneself strong, to make emphatic declaration. In the N.T. only here and Ac 12:15 .
For he is a Galilean (κα γαρ Γαλιλαιος εστιν). Mt 26:73 makes it plain that it was his speech that gave him away, which see.
I know not what thou sayest (ουκ οιδα ο λεγεις). Each denial tangles Peter more and more.
While he yet spake (ετ λαλουντος αυτου). Genitive absolute. Peter could hear the crowing all right.
The Lord turned (στραφεις ο κυριος). Second aorist passive participle of στρεφω, coming verb. Graphic picture drawn by Luke alone.
Looked upon Peter (ενεβλεψεν τω Πετρω). Ingressive aorist active indicative of ενβλεπω, an old and vivid verb, to glance at.
Remembered (υπεμνησθη). First aorist passive indicative of υπομιμνησκω, common verb to remind one of something (υπο giving a suggestion or hint). The cock crowing and the look brought swiftly back to Peter's mind the prophecy of Jesus and his sad denials. The mystery is how he had forgotten that warning.
And he went out and wept bitterly (κα εξελθων εξω εκλαυσεν πικρως). A few old Latin documents omit this verse which is genuine in Mt 26:75 . It may be an insertion here from there, but the evidence for the rejection is too slight. It is the ingressive aorist (εκλαυσεν), he burst into tears. "Bitter" is a common expression for tears in all languages and in all hearts.
That held (ο συνεχοντες). See on 8:45; 19:43 for this verb συνεχω. Here alone in the N.T. for holding a prisoner (holding together). The servants or soldiers, not the Sanhedrin.
Mocked (ενεπαιζον). Imperfect active, were mocking, inchoative, began to mock, to play like boys.
And beat him (δεροντες). Present active participle of δερω, to flay, tan, or hide. Literally, "beating."
Blindfolded (περικαλυψαντες). First aorist active participle of περικαλυπτω, old verb, to put a veil around. In the N.T. only here and Mr 14:65 . See Mr 14:65; Mt 26:67f. for further discussion.
Many other things (ετερα πολλα). These are just samples.
As soon as it was day (ως εγενετο ημερα). Mr 15:1 (Mt 27:1 ) has "morning."
The assembly of the people (το πρεσβυτεριον του λαου). The technical word for "the eldership" (from πρεσβυτερος, an old man or elder) or group of the elders composing the Sanhedrin. The word occurs in the LXX for the Sanhedrin. In the N.T. occurs only here and Ac 22:5 of the Sanhedrin. In 1Ti 4:14 Paul uses it of the elders in a church (or churches). The Sanhedrin was composed of the elders and scribes and chief priests (Mr 15:1 ) and all three groups are at this meeting. Luke's language (both chief priests and scribes, τε ... κα) seems to apply the word πρεσβυτεριον to the whole Sanhedrin. Sadducees (chief priests) and Pharisees (scribes) were nearly equally represented.
Into their council (εις το συνεδριον αυτων). The place of the gathering is not given, but Jesus was led into the council chamber.
If thou art the Christ (Ε συ ε ο Χριστος). The Messiah, they mean. The condition is the first class, assuming it to be true.
If I tell you (Εαν υμιν ειπω). Condition of the third class, undetermined, but with likelihood of being determined. This is the second appearance of Jesus before the Sanhedrin merely mentioned by Mr 15:1; Mt 27:1 who give in detail the first appearance and trial. Luke merely gives this so-called ratification meeting after daybreak to give the appearance of legality to their vote of condemnation already taken (Mr 14:64; Mt 26:66 ).
Ye will not believe (ου μη πιστευσητε). Double negative with the aorist subjunctive, strongest possible negative. So as to verse 68.
The Son of man (ο υιος του ανθρωπου). Jesus really answers their demand about "the Messiah" by asserting that he is "the Son of man" and they so understand him. He makes claims of equality with God also which they take up.
Art thou the Son of God? (Συ ουν ε ο υιος του θεου;). Note how these three epithets are used as practical equivalents. They ask about "the Messiah." Jesus affirms that he is the Son of Man and will sit at the right hand of the power of God. They take this to be a claim to be the Son of God (both humanity and deity). Jesus accepts the challenge and admits that he claims to be all three (Messiah, the Son of man, the Son of God).
Ye say (Hυμεις λεγετε). Just a Greek idiom for "Yes" (compare "I am" in Mr 14:62 with "Thou has said" in Mt 26:64 ).
For we ourselves have heard (αυτο γαρ ηκουσαμεν). They were right if Jesus is not what he claimed to be. They were eternally wrong for he is the Christ, the Son of man, the Son of God. They made their choice and must face Christ as Judge.
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