text:
Review: Antidotes by Foals

I meant to review British math-rockers Foals’ first album a few months back, but what with one thing and another, haven’t had chance to get round to it. Having seen them live when I spent three excellent and largely rain-free days reviewing Latitude Festival this summer, however, I wanted to say at least something about them. And that’s pretty much that, with only a couple of months left before 2008 draws to a close, the 11 tracks on Antidotes will almost certainly make up the best debut British music release of the year.

I first came across Foals with the initially inauspicious release of their debut single, ‘Hummer’, which went on to gather a bit of attention when it was later used to promote the second series of Channel 4’s Skins. Since then they’ve played numerous festivals this summer, the pulsating bass and spiky guitars of tunes like ‘Cassius’ have become unlikely club dancefloor hits, and the band have had a fight with tame anarchist and Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten at a gig in Spain. A hectic year, then, with bookings for major festivals across Europe being testament to the strength of Antidotes as an album.

First things first, though – it isn’t going to be to everyone’s taste. As lead singer Yannis Phillippakis self-deprecatingly quipped on Buzzcocks earlier this year, ‘we’ve made a record that’s just solid drones for 40 minutes and no songs. It’s funny – all these people have tipped us and it’s absolutely unlistenable.’ But then unlistenable to one person – as my word processing spellchecker happens to offer as a supposed correction – is unmistakable to another, and if Foals have a future an album or two down the line, it’ll be through unique inventiveness and an aesthetic that places as much importance on catchy hooks and danceability as experimentation and artistic integrity.

First track ‘The French Open’ sets out Foals’ stall quickly enough: a brass drone that builds to sparse drums and layered, trebly guitars that are punctuated by Phillippakis’ unusual vocals – sounding as if, on certain tracks, he’s shouting them across to a mic on the other side of a concert hall. Single ‘Balloons’ is a similarly energetic, raucously orchestrated number, ending abruptly in a swarm of electronic bleeping, while ‘Two Steps Twice’ sounds like a Bloc Party and Battles collaborative. Where Foals really come into their own, however, is in the dense, thought-provoking and often eerily suggestive soundscapes of songs like ‘Heavy Water’, its almost flamenco-style guitar rising to carefully arranged horns and soaring synths, and easily the album’s highlight, ‘Electric Bloom’, a brooding and darkly contemporary arrangement that glitters with cryptic lyrics and its pulsing, addictive bass line.

If there is a criticism of Antidotes as a debut album, it's the repetitious core that lies at the heart of many of its songs: the trebly, spidery guitars do eventually tire, and the fug of depression that dominates the album’s tone, while unusual and admirably imaginative in execution, is already too much well before the wailing close of last track ‘Tron’. But on the whole, Antidotes certainly delivers a refreshing and intelligent alternative to the facile indie-pop of recent bands like The Kooks and the Hoosiers, and for that, Foals deserve the recognition and relative hype that has recently surrounded them. If they can expand their emotional range and already impressive sound, they’ll be onto a real winner.

Urgent Matter

For those of you reading this who're Sheffielders, I'm assured that Matter 8 has been published and is ready for launch: the annual showcase of new writing from Sheffield Hallam's MA Writing course.

Before I joined the MA, I'd quite often spot copies of the magazine - always beautifully designed and perfect-bound - in bookshops in and around Sheffield, and having enjoyed reading the diverse range of talent on display in each of them, it's been a real pleasure this year to have been involved in editing the publication's poetry.

As well as poems by MA students including myself, then, the issue contains new work by established guest contributors and an excerpt from the late E.A. Markham's memoirs.

Matter will be launched next Wedneday, 15th October @ Waterstones, Orchard Square, Sheffield, and it would be great to see as many people as possible there (it's a big sort of shop so space shouldn't be an issue). It will be followed by the launch of the Best Of MA Writing 2008, a selection of students' work by the tutors themselves, with details to follow.

Moniza Alvi in this week's TLS

Just a snippet of news in that I've another review in the TLS this week, following on from last week's 'In Brief' piece on Stephanie Norgate's Hidden River; this week's a more substantial review, covering both Moniza Alvi's Split World, Poems 1990-2005, and her latest PBS Choice collection, Europa. Do check it out if you can.


Content-Type: application/http; msgtype=response

WARC-Truncated: length

WARC-Type: response

text:
Mercedes-Benz all wheel drive coupe

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe 4matic has been built and is heading for American shores! The anticipated release date is currently mid to late April. The base price for the model will be  $52,300 and equipment will be the same as the two wheel drive version.

The E350 Coupe was named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the availability of 4MATIC – with all its safety and performance virtues – will only add to the appeal of this beautiful model.

March 28, 2012 at 10:35 am by Jesse Cannon-Wallace
Category: 4-Matic, E-Class Coupe

warcinfo:
robots: classic
hostname: ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal
software: Nutch 1.6 (CC)/CC WarcExport 1.0
isPartOf: CC-MAIN-2015-27
operator: CommonCrawl Admin
description: Wide crawl of the web for June 2015
publisher: CommonCrawl
format: WARC File Format 1.0
conformsTo: http://bibnum.bnf.fr/WARC/WARC_ISO_28500_version1_latestdraft.pdf


text:
With the wild temperature fluctuations we have had recently I have seen a lot of Tire Pressue Monitoring System lights! Here is a video that explains what is happening and how to reset it. You can find more of these handy videos at the Owners Section of MBUSA.com.

February 12, 2013 at 5:01 pm by Jesse Cannon-Wallace
Category: Owner Resources, Videos


text:
Market Overview

National Reviewer Compares Home Security Consumer Reports

HomeSecuritySystems HQ compares the latest home security systems consumer reports on the market to decide who's on top.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 25, 2012

HomeSecuritySystems HQ, an online home security reviewer recently ranked FrontPoint Security above all other companies in the industry based on home security systems consumer reports.

Home security systems consumer reports are an invaluable source of unbiased information and consumer reviews. It is important that customers read a handful of consumer reports of home security systems of different providers before committing to any one company.

Honest and down-to-earth reviews from real people can help customers make a better (and more informed) buying decision. Let's look at the three most important reasons why customers need to seek out consumer reports before they plop down their hard-earned cash.

The Rish of Getting Stuck in a Lengthy Contract

The majority of home security companies in the industry have an extremely high number of complaints against them for what customers consider trickery. Customers are not given any trial period to test out their systems and they are basically stuck with a 3 year agreement the moment their system is activated, regardless of how it performs in the months to come. A company with a more transparent customer agreement, like Frontpoint Security, is a much better choice because customers know what they're getting and can sign on for as little as a year and also have thirty days to change their mind. Click here to learn more about FrontPoint's 30 day trial.

Unprofessional Installations

Most home security companies have local certified dealers and it's up to these local dealers to arrange installation, which often means getting stuck with an installer who is anything but professional. Thousands of reviewers have complained about this and about the difficulty of getting a trained technician out to their homes if something goes wrong. With a plug-and-play home security system from Frontpoint customers not only save installation costs but can activate their systems from the get-go by themselves. Setup is a breeze.

Inferior Technology

Cellular technology is the biggest thing in home security right now. And that's because it is nearly infallible. With Frontpoint, it is free across all packages. FrontPoint is the only 100% cellular home security solution on the market.

Yelp Reviews of Home Security Systems

Yelp is a review site where all reviews are from real people; no one is paid to write these reviews. Currently Frontpoint averages around 4.5 out of 5 stars, the highest rating for home security company in the industry. Yelp is the ultimate yardstick to evaluating any home security provider in the industry and FrontPoint is the only company that excels here and elsewhere as well.

Customers can obtain an instant quote from FrontPoint Security right here. Its free and doesn't cost anything. The best part is that FrontPoint's blazing fast support responds in just a few seconds. More information on their products or services can be found here and they can be called at (866) 363 2035.

For the original version on PRWeb visit:

Around the Web, We're Loving...

Get Benzinga's Newsletters


text:
Zoom +
Video +
  • Alternate Image
  • Alternate Image

Giorgio Armani Sleeveless Satin Tunic

  • Silk satin.
  • High, round neckline with notched detail.
  • Sleeveless.
  • Grosgrain-trimmed split back.
  • Hem hits past the hips.
  • Made in Italy.

Model's measurements: Height 5'10.5"/179cm, bust 32"/81cm, waist 24"/61cm, hips 34"/86cm.

About Giorgio Armani:
One of the founding fathers of fashion as we know it today, Giorgio Armani built his sterling reputation on expertly cut, impeccably tailored clothing. From suits to evening gowns, Giorgio Armani's touch of understated elegance is unmistakable. This Italian sartorial master's collection encompasses everything from women's wear, accessories, and even a beauty line to men's clothing and a children's line.

Roberta Armani answers our 5 Questions.

Giorgio Armani

Sleeveless Satin Tunic

Product Status Image

This item is not available.

StoreFulFill Status Image
This item will be shipped from the Bergdorf Goodman store,
and unfortunately cannot be shipped to Canada.


text:
Zoom +
Video +

Gucci Suede Colorblock Platform Pump

  • Swirled, colorblock cuir suede.
  • Open toe.
  • 4" covered heel; platform lowers the pitch.
  • Made in Italy.

About Gucci:
In 1921 Florence, a craftsman named Guccio Gucci opened his store to sell leather goods, and a legend was born. Over the decades, people around the world have admired and appreciated works from the House of Gucci---whether it's women's ready-to-wear, men's designs, children's clothes, accessories, handbags, shoes, or fragrances. Today, designer Frida Giannini holds the reins of this venerable Italian line.

Heel height may vary by size.

Suede Colorblock Platform Pump

Product Status Image

This item is not available.

For in-store inquiries, use sku #03687821.
StoreFulFill Status Image
This item will be shipped from the Bergdorf Goodman store,
and unfortunately cannot be shipped to Canada.


text:
Zoom +
Video +

Orlane Whitening Cream

This cream delivers active whitening ingredients which moisturizes skin and immediately clarifies the complexion.

New from Orlane: The Whitening System promotes elimination of melanin-charged epidermal cells, fights existing spots, and prevents new spots from developing by fighting oxidation, irritation and dehydration; the skin regains transparency and dark spots are visibly lightened and fade away.

About Orlane, Paris:
Known for the flawless performance of its products, Orlane, Paris was created by a group of biochemists more than 60 years ago. Today, Orlane continues to be a leader in anti-aging skin care, promising both immediate and long-term results.

Whitening Cream

Product Status Image

This item is not available.

For in-store inquiries, use sku #36603755.
StoreFulFill Status Image
This item will be shipped from the Bergdorf Goodman store,
and unfortunately cannot be shipped to Canada.


text:
Several accidents, most of them resulting in minor injuries, were reported throughout the Berkshires Monday as a mix of snow and ice covered the county.

Snow fell for much of the day across the region, but it began mixing with sleet and freezing rain later in the afternoon, creating a slushy, slippery mess on the roads. Snowfall at around 3 p.m. was reported to be around 1 or 2 inches across most of the region, according to the National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y.

At around 4:20 p.m., 73-year-old Virginia Ford, of Williamstown, was heading westbound on Brodie Mountain Road when she lost control of her vehicle and slid off the right side of the road, according to Lanesborough Police Sgt. Gary Kirby.

He said Ford was transported to Berkshire Medical Center by Lanesborough ambulance for minor injuries and complaints of back pain.

A head-on collision involving a van containing children was reported at about 4:10 p.m. at the intersection of Newell and East streets in Pittsfield, but no further information was available by press time.

Conditions improved as the day went on in Adams, a dispatcher said. There were at least three weather-related accidents earlier in the day, and a couple of people were transported for non-serious injuries from one of the wrecks, the dispatcher said.

There were two minor accidents in Dalton because of the weather, and nothing major in Lee or Great Barrington, according to town dispatchers.

The spotty wintry mix was expected to taper off overnight, giving way to temperatures around 40 today.

"It should warm up enough to where the freezing precipitation will end," said Warren Snyder, the science and operations officer at the National Weather Service in Albany.

Plenty of melting is in store for Wednesday, as temperatures approach the lower 50s, Snyder said.

But the thaw is likely to be short-lived, with more seasonable temperatures expected to return to the Berkshires by Thursday.

To reach Adam Poulisse:,
or (413) 496-6214.
On Twitter: @BE_Poulisse


text:
LENOX -- Two pre-season popular music concerts -- Melissa Etheridge and then a Boston Pops/Warren Haynes homage to the music of the late Jerry Garcia -- have been booked for Tanglewood's extensive, diverse summer lineup.

Rock singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, winner of Grammy and Oscar awards, will perform in the Shed on Friday, June 21, the Boston Symphony announced on Wednesday, citing her appeal described in the All-Music Guide as a "mixture of personal lyrics, pop-based folk-rock and smoky vocals."

The next night, June 22 an additional Boston Pops event conducted by Keith Lockhart will offer what the BSO calls a "ground-breaking orchestral adventure" showcasing new settings of Jerry Garcia's original songs as well as "timeless standards" typical of Garcia's own late-career shows.

Vocalist and guitarist Warren Haynes
Vocalist and guitarist Warren Haynes (Courtesy photo)

Vocalist and guitarist Warren Haynes, who has performed with surviving members of Garcia's Grateful Dead, as well as the Allman Brothers Band, and his own band, Gov't Mule, will be in the Pops spotlight, adding his "soul-soaked, introspective blend of rock, blues, R & B and jazz to Garcia's masterworks," the announcement stated.

Tickets for both shows -- Etheridge tickets are priced from $23.50 to $69.50 and tickets the Boston Pops' Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration range from $23.50 to $79 -- go on sale Jan. 27.

The pre-season bookings are in keeping with BSO Managing Director Mark Volpe's often-expressed goal of expanding popular artists concerts by scheduling them primarily in the weeks before and after the orchestra's eight-week residency, which runs from July 5-Aug.

25 this summer.

Etheridge, 51, who was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011, won a Best Original Song Academy Award in 2007 for "I Need to Wake Up," from Al Gore's climate-change documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth." Her Grammys for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female, came in 1993 for "Ain't It Heavy" from her album "Never Enough" and in 1995 for "Come to My Window" from the album "Yes I Am." In addition, her songs have been Grammy-nominated 13 times.

Other best-known albums among the 14 she has released since her 1988 debut recording include "Brave and Crazy," "Never Enough" and "Your Little Secret." Her most recent album, released last year, was "4th Street Feeling."

Additional, high-charting singles include "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs," "I'm the Only One" and "I Want to Come Over." Along with vocals, she performs on guitar, piano, harmonica and mandolin.

Since her public coming-out in 1993, Etheridge has been a leading gay and lesbian rights activist, and is also a strong advocate for environmental causes. She was successfully treated for breast cancer diagnosed in October 2004 and made her comeback appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in November 2005, performing her song "I Run For Life."

The June 21 concert will be Etheridge's first Tanglewood appearance since July 25, 1989, when she opened for Little Feat.

Jerry Garcia, who was 53 when he died of a heart attack in 1995, is famed as co-founder, singer, lead guitarist and songwriter for the Grateful Dead, which attracted legions of fans known as "Deadheads" during the band's 30-year stint. Garcia was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and was ranked 13th in Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." In 1987, he even had the Cherry Garcia ice-cream flavor named for him by Ben & Jerry's.

Warren Haynes, 52, has a long list of credits, including seven albums with the Allman Brothers Band, for which he composed 25 songs, 16 studio and live releases with Gov't Mule, and three solo discs. He is ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and has performed at Manhattan's renowned Beacon Theater nearly 300 times, a record for any artist. His original compositions have been covered by Gregg Allman, Garth Brooks, George Jones, John Mayall and Buckwheat Zydeco, among others.

The bookings announced Wednesday join a lengthy list of pops-oriented attractions at Tanglewood this summer, including four other Boston Pops events, with Vince Gill on July 7, Michael Feinstein on Aug. 16, and the annual John Williams Film Night on Aug. 25, when the composer is joined by guest conductor David Newman and Broadway and concert-stage star Audra McDonald.

On July 13, the BSO will perform Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story" score accompanying a screening of the 1961 film with the original dialogue and songs.

Tickets for the general public for the newly announced events, as well as the Jackson Browne concert and the entire Shed and Ozawa Hall season begin Sunday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. at www.tanglewood.org or by calling (888) 266-1200.

If you go

What: Melissa Etheridge; Boston Pops Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with Warren Haynes.

When: Friday, June 21, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 22, 8:30 p.m. (both in Shed)

Tickets: Available at 10 a.m. on Jan. 27 via www.tanglewood.org or (888) 266-1200. Prices start at $23.50 and top out at $69.50 for Etheridge, $79 for Boston Pops.

Details: www.tanglewood.org.


text:
Best Aviation Jobs

Search Aviation Jobs

Aviation Schools

CargoJet Jobs

Discover career opportunities with CargoJet

CargoJet Airways Ltd is a cargo airline based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It operates cargo services in Canada and internationally, as well as full aircraft charters. Its main base is John C Munro Hamilton International Airport.

Fleet Information:
Boeing 727 - 100 / 200 (12), Boeing 757 - 200 / 300 (1), Boeing 767 - 200 / 300 (2)

CargoJet Job Profile was last updated 6-May-2015 | Summary was last updated 25-Aug-2013

Pilot Jobs with CargoJet

CargoJet is not hiring pilots at this time. Visit Career Page

Aircraft Maintenance Jobs with CargoJet

CargoJet is not hiring aircraft mechanics at this time. Visit Career Page

Disclaimer: is not directly affiliated with CargoJet. Though some airlines update us with current job information, the majority of the content found in the Airline Jobs section on is generated by user contributed content or information found elsewhere on the Internet. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information listed above. If you believe the content above is outdated or incorrect, please take a moment and Let Us Know.

Are You Hiring?

It is free to post aviation jobs
Learn more | Recruiter Login
Post a Job

Companies Now Recruiting

Ryanair Great Lakes Airlines Advertise your company here

350 Britannia Rd E
Unit 5 & 6
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9

Get Your Social On

Regional Pages
» Australia
» United Kingdom

AVIATION TOP 100 - AvCanada Topsites List
Copyright © 2002 - 2015 Best Aviation Schools / Best Aviation Jobs


text:
Siam Square

1995 Best Thai Restaurant

The atmosphere isn’t much, but the food is. Ask for the brown menu—reserved for Thai diners—and order the Steamed Mussels, the Tod Mun fish pancakes and the Green Papaya Salad with Sticky Rice (roll the rice into a little ball with your fingers and then dip into the papaya).

Most Viewed Winners of Restaurants & Food

  • Neptune Oyster, 2015 Best Seafood Restaurant


text:
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Hottest Parties in Las Vegas

Encore Beach Club is just one of the hotter Memorial Day weekend parties you can visit in Las Vegas.

Celebrated every year on the final Monday of May, Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and woman who died while serving our country. It also typically marks the start of the summer season and this Memorial Day weekend you can honor the brave and get a jump on summer with the following events and parties at some of the city’s hottest clubs and pools.

The Cromwell:
Memorial Day partygoers will be able to enjoy a new kind of nightclub in The Entertainment Capital of the World when Drai’s Beach Club & Nightclub opens at the new boutique hotel over the holiday weekend. The new daytime beach club and nightclub will offer the only rooftop party scene in Vegas and will be open for 24 hour partying, making your Memorial Day weekend a memorable one!

Hard Rock Hotel:
Nothing signifies the start of summer like a pool party and concert and this Memorial Day Weekend you’ll get both at the Hard Rock Hotel. Kicking off the sizzling summer pool-party fun will be singer J. Cole at Rehab on Saturday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. The pool will heat up on Sunday when Diddy makes an appearance with special guest DJ Whoo Kid on Sunday, May 25. Meanwhile at The Join in the Hard Rock Hotel, rock band Guns N’ Roses will entertain all weekend long with “An Evening of Destruction. No Trickery!” Then on Sunday, comedian Katt Williams will bring his hilarious stand-up to The Joint.

Wynn Las Vegas:
XS and Encore Beach Club at the Wynn will continue the pool party and concert fun with a special Night Swim with Avicii and Warren Peace. Diplo will be at Encore Beach Club on Friday, May 23 while Steve Angello heats up XS the same night. On Saturday, Steve Angello heads to Encore Beach Club and David Guetta spins at XS.  On Sunday, Guetta is at Encore and Avicii is at Encore. Avicii returns to Encore on Monday as well. Zedd takes over the fun at XS on Monday.

Treasure Island:
You can celebrate the start of summer with a good laugh as legendary actor and comedian Bill Cosby takes the stage at Treasure Island for one night of non-stop laughter Friday, May 23.

Marquee in the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas will sizzle with entertainment this Memorial Day Weekend as EDM stars take over the pool and nightclub. It all starts on Friday, May 23 with Cedric Gervais at Marquee Dayclub.  Benny Benassi will hit the turntables at Marquee Nightclub that same night. On Saturday, Kaskade pulls double duty when he performs at both Marquee Dayclub and Marquee. Sunday brings in Dash Berlin at Marquee and Monday Cash Cash is at Marquee Dayclub with Carnage at Marquee Nightclub. Bruno Mars will also light up the Cosmopolitan over Memorial Day Weekend with a performance at The Chelsea on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24.

MGM Grand:
Cher will bring her “Dressed to Kill” tour with Cyndi Lauper to MGM Grand for one-night only on Sunday, May 25.

The wet fun continues all weekend at Wet Republic inside MGM Grand with Steve Aoki and Nervo on Friday, May 23. Tiesto spins his hits on Saturday and Afrojack brings the beats to the Las Vegas pool on Sunday. Calvin Harris and R3hab close out the pool party fun on Sunday.

Stay tuned for more details on Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas.

By Jena Pugh

Las Vegas, NV - 04/29/14

Sign Up For
Special Offers.


text:
100 Free Online Lectures that Will Make You a Better Teacher

[del.icio.us] [Digg] [Facebook] [Mixx] [Reddit] [StumbleUpon] [Twitter] [Email]

Great teachers know that learning doesn’t stop as soon as you graduate from college. Teachers learn from their experience, from their colleagues, from their students, and any number of other resources. If you are a teacher looking for ways to expand your knowledge base, here are 100 free lectures you can watch to help facilitate some of that learning.

Creative Learning Environments

Find out how these creative learning environments have inspired teachers and students alike.

  1. Ken Robinson, (TEDTalks) – Do schools today kill creativity?. Mr. Robinson shares his perspective with humor in this informative and entertaining lecture.
  2. Outdoctrination: Society, Children, Technology and Self Organisation in Education. Sugata Mitra speaks about education and students in remote locations, both geographically and socially.
  3. The Global Dimension: Walter Payton College Prep High School. This math, science, and world language magnet school brings the global community into their school to enhance learning.
  4. Developing Minds: Learning How to Rebuild a Town. High school juniors and seniors combine economics and government to learn how to put together urban development plans.
  5. Around-the-Clock Learning: John Spry Community School. Find out how this school shifted their schedule and spread education beyond the typical school days to help the students get ahead.
  6. Interview – Jean Choplin. Students interview the founder of AIESEC, an organization that empowers students and recent graduates to have a positive impact on society.
  7. Ivy League Scholar Breaks the Rules, Waives the Fees, and Welcomes Harlem Residents. Watch this video to learn about a professor’s work to inspire learners and the implications on creativity and learning.
  8. Global Citizenship post 9/11 – How do they do it in the USA?. Learn how this New York school district teaches with a global perspective in just about all subjects and grade levels.
  9. George Lucas: Sharing His Hope for Education at Dreamforce. George Lucas discusses educational innovation and incorporating businesses in the educational process.
  10. Starting Over: New School Development Group. Find out how educators in Oakland overcame the devastating results of decay and underfunding to give new life to schools and their students.
  11. Ohayo, Portland: Using Foreign Language as a Bridge to Learning. Learn how this partial-immersion Japanese language program in Portland, Oregon teaches more than the basics.

The following videos demonstrate ways to use technology in the classroom and offer tips, lessons, and information.

  1. Rights Management and Educational Repositories. Learn how educators can effectively share resources via technology and stay within the law from this educator.
  2. London Knowledge Lab: Learning, Context And the Role of Technology. Explore learning and technology in this lecture given by Professor Rosemary Luckin from the London Knowledge Lab.
  3. Using video as a lecture tool. Find out how this professor learned from his students and transformed his lectures based on video-taping the lectures.
  4. One Woman’s Wanderings with Web 2.0. This teacher in New Zealand explains how her school implemented technology in the classrooms.
  5. Blogging in the Classroom. Find out the benefits of blogging and learn how to set up a classroom blog.
  6. The Virtual Classroom: Online Learning. Learn how online classes can complement traditional education for today’s students.
  7. RSS in Plain English. Find out why you should use RSS in the classroom and how to do so.
  8. SMART Board in Action. Learn how to use a SMART board in this easy-to-understand video lecture.
  9. What is a pbwiki? These teachers describe what a wiki is and how wikis can be useful in the classroom.
  10. Make Classroom Posters with Microsoft Excel. Learn how to make super-sized posters easily with an Excel spreadsheet.
  11. PowerPoints that Rock. This PowerPoint video lecture explains how effective your presentation should be and how to make it something your audience will remember.
  12. Social Bookmarking in Plain English. Learn how and why social bookmarking works with this video presentation.
  13. Semantic Web: Web 3.0 in Education. Professor Jason Ohler presents his findings on using semantic web in education.
  14. Using GPS and Geocaching in Education. Dr. Alice Christie explains how to use GPS and geocaching as an educational tool in K-12 classrooms.

Information for New Teachers

New teachers will love these videos that offer previews to teaching, helpful hints, and even a little humor.

  1. The Teachers TV ITE Lectures – What Kind of Teacher Will You Be?. Learn about developing your identity in the classroom as well as what shapes your decisions.
  2. Pre-School Teacher Video: Educational Requirements for Pre-School Teachers. Watch this video to learn what kind of education you need to get started as a pre-school teacher.
  3. Approach to teaching. New teachers will learn useful tips from this experienced teacher.
  4. Empowering New Teachers: Bank Street College of Education. Learn how this college teaches new educators ways to effectively communicate with students.
  5. Project Promise: A New Path for Prospective Educators. Professionals making a career switch to teaching learn in this fast-track program how to become effective teachers.
  6. Curry School of Education: Early Classroom Exposure Improves Teacher Preparation. Find out how prospective teachers are learning more helpful teaching techniques from actual in-class experience.
  7. Teacher-Preparation Overview: A Survey of Top Programs. Learn which teaching programs are the top in the US and why they are rated among the best.
  8. Teacher Education Pathway: What New Teachers Should Expect. Focusing on the first year, this lecture offers valuable insight for new teachers.
  9. Teacher Education Pathway: Preparing Portfolios. Learn what a portfolio is, why they are important, and how to create an effective portfolio.
  10. Top 10 Things You Don’t Learn About Teaching in College. A combination of a real David Letterman top 10 list and a creation by new teachers, this top 10 list tells you what you won’t learn about teaching until you get in the classroom.

Information for All Teachers

From teaching in a multicultural society to tips for teachers to teacher support, learn useful information for teachers in these videos.

  1. Lectures: Teacher Education in a Multicultural Society. Dr. Etta Hollins discusses preparing teachers for working more effectively in a multicultural society.
  2. RSA Lectures – Stephen Heppell – Learning 2016. Find out what Heppell and other educators think about the future of learning.
  3. Classroom Quick Start Ideas. Find out some great suggestions for getting started first thing in the morning or when switching between lessons.
  4. Routine in the classroom. This teacher explains what she means by routine and why it’s important to students and teachers alike.
  5. Tricks of the Trade: Quieting Your Classroom. Experienced teachers share their strategies for getting control over a noisy classroom.
  6. Tricks of the Trade: Using Sign Language in the Classroom. Find out how using sign language with younger learners can help with classroom management.
  7. Tricks of the Trade: Using a "Fishbowl" for Discussions. Learn how you can use a "fishbowl" to stimulate discussion, strengthen social skills, and promote positive classroom management.
  8. On Teaching and Education: Jason Kamras, Part One. This 2005 National Teacher of the Year shares his experiences in the classroom. Don’t miss Part Two of this two-part series.
  9. Principal Mentoring: The Push for New School Leaders. With a potential loss of 40% of current principals in the next 10 years, this program of principal mentors has begun to provide a successful influx of new school administrators.
  10. Teacher Support: Sherman Oaks Community Charter School. Learn how teachers at this school receive support from their principal in order to have access to continuing education, more planning time, and other important support measures.
  11. RSA Lectures – Howard Gardner – Future Minds. Listen to Gardner lecture on nurturing mental capacities for a global world, then hear what a group of teachers say about implementing his ideas in the classroom.

Teaching Specific Subjects

Reading, math, and science are all covered in these lectures that share specific ways to teach these subjects.

  1. Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom. Watch children tell stories as a backdrop to educators talking about the storytelling experience.
  2. Literature Circles. These teachers demonstrate how to conduct a literature circle using a popular book in this video lecture.
  3. The Magic of Math: Continuing Education Adds Up. Find out how this K-5 school in Oregon boosted math skills by incorporating mathematical ideas throughout all the subjects.
  4. Teach Area and Perimeter Using Google Earth. Follow along as this fourth grade teacher steps you through this engaging math lesson.
  5. Cooperative Arithmetic: How to Teach Math as a Social Activity. Learn from this master teacher as he demonstrates teaching math as a social and emotional lesson.
  6. The Abacus-How to Use This Ancient Wonder. Learn how to use both the Japanese and Chinese abacus for teaching ancient math techniques in the modern class.
  7. for teachers: Videos (Teaching Evolution Case Studies). Watch the four PBS videos filmed in actual classrooms that provide several strategies for teaching evolution.
  8. Geometry using circles and squares. This Teacher of the Year explains her technique for teaching geometry to middle school students.
  9. Erosion Science Lesson. This experienced teacher explains how she teaches erosion to her middle school students.
  10. Understanding Embryonic Stem Cells Part 1. This is the first of a multi-part video lecture series from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that describes embryonic stem cells and their role in health.

Special Needs

Whether you work exclusively with special needs students or have special needs students in your inclusion classroom, these videos will teach you a bit about the specific needs of these students.

  1. Temple Grandin – Focus on Autism and Asperger’s. Temple Grandin lectures on autism spectrum disorders in the classroom.
  2. Best Practices in the Assessment of Autism. This video has a decidedly medical perspective, but offers useful information for ways to recognize autism.
  3. Beautiful Minds–The Einstein Effect. If you work with children on the autism spectrum, then you will want to check out this video.
  4. Whole Schooling Video Project. Check out the many videos here, organized by category, that address specific needs of inclusion classrooms.
  5. Edutopia AT Video. Find out what type of assistive technology is available for students with special needs and learn how this technology can change the learning experience for students.
  6. School Matters–Coping with Bereavement. Learn how schools can make a difference while helping students deal with bereavement.
  7. Write an Opera – The Voice of Deaf Students. This video presents teachers and hearing-impared students creating operatic pieces worthy of an audience at a popular arts venue in the UK.
  8. Wheelchair Design in Developing Countries. Check out the videos from this class at MIT that explores ways in which innovative students help solve problems for those without access to wheelchairs. The class also explores social stigma, operating wheelchairs in less-than-ideal environments, and other issues for those facing physical challenges.
  9. Just for Governors – Special Needs. Two British school governors share their experiences with special needs students in their schools and offer suggestions for other schools.
  10. Peer-to-Peer Learning: Kids Helping Kids with Autism. Learn how typically-developing children interact with children with autism to help teach social skills.

From film to music to the nature of creativity, watch these videos to learn about teaching the arts.

  1. Art Works: Integrating Creativity in the Curriculum. Learn how this arts academy harnesses students’ passion for the arts while teaching the basics.
  2. A Conversation with Martin Scorsese: The Importance of Visual Literacy. Martin Scorsese discusses the importance of teaching and learning visual literacy.
  3. Action! Teacher Video – Primary Art. Watch as this teacher discusses how he brought together a professional artist, teachers, and students to result in a positive program that increased student confidence and learning.
  4. The Teaching Challenge – The Car Restorer. Learn how this famous car restorer worked with students to help gain a new logo for his company and to teach students about art and inspiration.
  5. Music and dance Drive Academic Achievement. This video discusses Opening Minds Through the Arts (OMA) as an enhancement to overall learning in Tucson, Arizona.
  6. Learning and Working in the Collaborative Age: A New Model for the Workplace. Learn what Pixar University’s Randy Nelson believes schools must do to better prepare students for careers in new media.
  7. Animating Dreams: The ACME Animation Program. Professional cartoonists share their experience and knowledge with students in this program that provides students with skills and education beyond the art classroom.
  8. Music Perception and Cognition. Watch the introductory video from the instructor of this MIT class that discusses the psychology of music perception.
  9. The Nature of Creativity. Another MIT course, this one offers videos of lectures from this class that explores imagination and innovation as it pertains to art, philosophy, and psychology.
  10. The Film Experience. Watch the video lectures here that chronicle the history of narrative film in this class from MIT.

Physical Education and Health Education

Learn new techniques for physical education classes, the importance of sports in schools, or about sexual health with these physical and health education videos.

  1. Smart Moves: The New PE. From zip lining to untying a human knot, find out what new activities for PE are great for both body and mind.
  2. Student Body: Classroom Exercises Make Learning Lively. Learn four techniques to use in the classroom to get students focused and re-energized.
  3. Get out into wilderness and boost your self esteem! Learn how exercising in the great outdoors can help your students feel better about themselves in this British video.
  4. Contemporary Activities in K-12 Physical Education. Find new activities for PE classes, why they are important for students, and how to assemble your own curriculum in this video series.
  5. Yoga Across the Curriculum. Watch to see what happens when a teacher brings yoga into her classroom.
  6. Estelle Morris Meets – Sue Campbell. Sue Campbell discusses the importance of sports in schools and her influence over sports in the British school system.
  7. The Teaching Challenge – Kelly Holmes. Watch this Olympic gold medallist teach basketball and listen as she shares her experiences as an athlete.
  8. Nature Deficit Disorder: Mother Nature’s Role in Health and Wellness. Dr. Karla Henderson lectures on getting out in nature to promote health and wellness.
  9. Sexual Health (Thinking outside the Box: Moving Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing out of the Clinic and into the Community). Learn what these two experts say about their research and the importance of public information about STDs.
  10. Our Bodies, Ourselves. This lecture discusses pregnancy and women’s health care.

Lectures from Influential Professors

Go back to school with these lectures from college professors at top universities sharing lectures directly from their classrooms that can broaden your knowledge base and provide instruction on improving your oratory skills.

  1. Telling a Free Story: Fugitive Slaves and the Underground Railroad in Myth and Reality. Beginning with slave narratives, dive into the culture of antebellum reform by examining the multiple facets of this historic time in American history.
  2. Legacies of the Civil War. Explore three strains of Civil War "memory" that affect the US today.
  3. Russia: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Listen to Senator Bill Bradley as he lectures at Princeton on his thoughts about Russia from his experience working there.
  4. The American Novel Since 1945. Watch these video lectures from Amy Hungerford’s class at Yale and learn about American authors like Flannery O’Connor, Jack Kerouac, and J.D. Salinger.
  5. Milton. John Rogers discusses John Milton’s poetry, prose, and his influence on English poetry.
  6. Linear Algebra. This is actually 35 video lectures documenting Gilbert Strang’s class at MIT on Linear Algebra.
  7. Differential Equations. Learn all about differential equations in this class taught by Arthur Mattuck.
  8. Introduction to Algorithms. Watch these videos to learn all about algorithms from Charles E. Leiserson.
  9. Introduction to Ancient Greek History. Learn all about Greek history in this video series from Yale professor Donald Kagan.
  10. The Paris Commune and It’s Legacy. Explore the history of the Paris commune of 1871 and it’s impact on modern-day France.
  11. Photosynthesis – from light to ATP. Learn about light reactions that occur during photosynthesis in this lecture.
  12. Photosynthesis – from CO2 to sugars. Continue learning about photosynthesis with this lecture that discusses fixed reactions.
  13. The World is Flat 3.0. Thomas Friedman discusses the basis of his books and what he has to say about globalization.
  14. How Do We Communicate?: Language in the Brain, Mouth and the Hands. Take a close look at human’s acquisition and use of language in this lecture from Yale’s Paul Bloom.

Quick Degree Finder


text:
Actors Who Dared to Play a Slave

of 1010Photo
  • Halle Berry
  • Denzel Washington
  • Oyafunmike Ogunlano
  • S. Epatha Merkerson
  • Hattie McDaniel
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • LeVar Burton
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Kerry Washington
  • Lisa Gay Hamilton

Hattie McDaniel in Gone With the Wind (1939)

Known as a comic actress, McDaniel beat out tough competition to play the role of opinionated house slave Mammy in this classic epic drama. Though the film makes contemporary audiences bristle at the racial epithets and themes, it did land McDaniel a Best Supporting Actress Oscar, the first ever for a Black woman.

(Photo: John D. Kisch/Separate Cinema Archive/Getty Images)

More Photo Galleries


text:
Celebrity Quotes of the Week: Bow Wow's Message to Paula Deen

of 137Photo
  • Jamie Foxx
  • Octavia Spencer
  • NeNe Leakes
  • Roland Emmerich
  • Kelly Rowland
  • Brittany Howard
  • Derek J
  • Wiz Khalifa
  • Tamar Braxton
  • Bow Wow
  • Paula Deen
  • Rachel Jeantel
  • Michael B. Jordan

NeNe Leakes on remarrying her ex-husband, Gregg:

“It was more romantic this time than the first. Gregg and I are real adults, so it was better.”

 (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

More Celebrity Quotes


text:
Alicia Keys, Kanye West to Perform at "12-12-12" Sandy Concert

A star-studded cast of musicians will come together for the benefit at Madison Square Garden.

Posted: 11/15/2012 04:45 PM EST
Kanye West; Alicia Keys

In the wake of super storm Sandy, music’s greats are getting together to help raise funds for the victims in a benefit concert dubbed "12-12-12" held at Madison Square Garden. Sandy has left many parts of the tri-state area devastated and the music community is more than happy to help the cause.

The all-star lineup includes Kanye West and Alicia Keys, along with Paul McCartney, the Who, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and Roger Waters. The concert will reportedly have much resemblance to the 2001 benefit thrown at the same venue for 9/11 victims, which also featured McCartney, the Who, Bon Jovi and Joel and was arranged by Clear Channel, the Madison Square Garden Company and the Weinstein Company. The event could really aid Sandy victims if it has just as an amazing turn out that the 9/11 benefit did, which raised $35 million.

Concert producers James Dolan, John Sykes and Harvey Weinstein said in statement,"12-12-12" is shaping up to be a showcase of musical royalty. The response of the entertainment community to help those most affected by Sandy has been nothing short of astounding."

The concert will be televised but it is not clear as of yet which network, and there is still talk of adding more performers to the bill. This could very well be a historic night for music. All funds raised by "12-12-12" will go to the Robin Hood Relief Fund. More information regarding the concert will be released in the upcoming days. is your #1 source for Black celebrity news, photos, exclusive videos and all the latest in the world of hip hop and R&B music.

Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.

(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage, Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for MTV)

Videos You May Like


text:
- Become an even better photographer today!

Old Bedford Village, PA - Photograph at

Old Bedford Village, PA by Kathleen K. Parker

Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Kathleen K. Parker. Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.

View all photos by Kathleen K. Parker
Contact 6468

Previous Photo
Old Bedford Village, PA
Next Photo Editor's Pick
Old Bedford Village, PA
Made with Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera
Sign in to make this photo a Favorite

© Kathleen K. Parker
Join the photo sharing fun!


text:
Looking down a Gutter

© Barbara Mason

Looking down a Gutter

John Connolly level-classic 10/16/2010 2:02:39 PM

Fabulous perspective and depth here Barbara, with brilliant lighting and stone textures. well done indeed! #1318218

Muriel Jackson level-classic 10/23/2010 2:07:06 AM

Great lines. For some silly reason I would like to put a plastic duck in the gutter! #8990838

Barbara Mason level-classic 10/23/2010 2:53:20 PM

Thanks Kate, sounds like a quacking good suggestion and would add a bit of interest. Hmmmmm now what is the french for "duck" I wonder ? #8991798

Barbara Waldoch level-classic 11/15/2010 11:13:12 PM

Congratulations on your Finalists! #9040211

Mariann Kovats level-classic 11/16/2010 3:19:45 PM

Congratulations on your awesome Finalist! Beautiful colors, reflection and details! #9042876

Patrick Rouzes level-classic 11/16/2010 4:01:18 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on another incredible finalist, Barb! WTG! #9043014

Stefania Barbier level-classic 11/17/2010 11:06:12 AM

huge congrats on your gorgeous winner! #9045390

Barbara Mason level-classic 11/17/2010 11:37:45 AM

Many thanks - this placing is extra special as it is my first !!! Many thanks to the people behind the scenes Judges etc at Betterphoto. #9045525

Patrick Rouzes level-classic 11/17/2010 12:11:34 PM

Barbara, your first???GIGANTIC CONGRATULATIONS on this Incredible Winner, my friend! It will not be the last! WTG! #9045650

Joanna Madloch 11/17/2010 12:12:15 PM

Congrats, Barbara. Wonderful winner! #9045654

Mariann Kovats level-classic 11/17/2010 12:56:53 PM

Congratulations Barbara on your beautiful win! Gorgeous capture! #9045845

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic 11/17/2010 3:41:57 PM

Congratulations on your WINNER! 8o) #9046497

Barbara Mason level-classic 11/17/2010 5:34:59 PM

Big thank you Patrick, Joanna, Maniann and Nancyj H - I am excited and wow Nancy that is a beautiful Congratulations! some talented folk here on BP for sure !!!! #9046891

David Phalen level-classic 11/17/2010 5:35:23 PM

BIG Congrats on a terrific Winner!! #9046892

Renata Gusciora level-classic 11/17/2010 6:30:15 PM

Big congratulatons on your fantastic finalist,Barbara!!!:-) #9047049

Evy Johansen level-classic 11/18/2010 8:22:26 PM

Big congratulations on your great win, Barbara!! #9049996

Merna L. Nobile level-classic 11/18/2010 9:17:51 PM

I would personally like to congratulate you on your winning photograph for October, 2010 and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Merna Nobile #9050163

Tiia Vissak level-classic 11/18/2010 10:46:57 PM

Congratulations! #9050271

Ann Coates level-classic 11/19/2010 6:13:08 PM

CONGRATULATIONS Barbara on your outstanding Gold. I'm absolutely thrilled for you. #9052218

Stanley C. Sims 11/20/2010 10:08:06 PM

Very cool Barbara. Congrats on your winning image. #9054405

Monika Sapek level-classic 11/20/2010 10:24:35 PM

Congratulations on your Second Place Win, Barbara! #9054427

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic 11/21/2010 9:28:47 AM

Terrific capture, Barbara. CONGRATZ on your Golden Badge!

UB. #9055238

Muriel Jackson level-classic 12/3/2010 6:23:39 AM

Many congrats Barbara. So well deserved and didn't even need un canard en plastique!!! #9077951

Debra R. Harder level-classic 2/18/2011 12:35:27 PM

WOW...this is fabulous, Barbara!! A belated HUGE CONGRATS on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER. Is this in Bath, England? Deb #9248603

Thomas E. Hinds level-classic 3/20/2012 7:39:10 PM

Barbara: I took some time away and absolutely missed this amazing Winner! WTG! This is just superb in every way! Big Congratulations!

Tom #10047047

Mary K. Robison level-classic 4/3/2012 1:56:45 AM

VERY belated Congratulations on your Second Place Gold Winner, Barbara!
Such a superb capture! Wish my gutter had buildings like yours at the end of this shot. Love the contrast of the blue tones and the gold. #10073022

Bill Houghton 12/20/2012 4:49:09 AM

Barbara, this is such a great shot of this. Beautiful sharpness and detail. Bill #10471869

Patrick Rouzes level-classic 8/22/2013 4:58:49 PM

French for duck (your above comment) is canard, Barb.

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Uploaded on 10/3/2010 1:07:15 AM

Made With

Camera: Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera

BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner

Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Barbara Mason. Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Contact photographer via gallery.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.


text:
Reflections of a Life

© Patricia Marroquin

Reflections of a Life

Damian P. Gadal 10/9/2002 9:36:58 AM

Good one Patricia! Is this a natural reflection or digital? #10414

Patricia Marroquin 10/9/2002 12:51:02 PM

Thanks, Damian. The original photo had a reflection on the floor. But what I did here is use the Flood filter that Dolores told us about and which she used in her winning shot "Waterworld" (thanks, Dolores!). My submission today is the original, unaltered photo with the natural reflection. You can find it here: #16965

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Rose Hills Memorial Park mausoleum, Whittier, California.

Uploaded on 10/9/2002 2:57:40 AM

Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Patricia Marroquin. Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.


text:
Encapsulated Cinema: Rare Exports, Merantau, and Black Swan

People don’t believe me when I say that “Black Swan” is an awful motion picture. Out of all of the movies I’ve seen over the course of 2010, it’s easily the most disappointing. In order to give people perspective on what, exactly, I look for in a film, I’ve included two mini-reviews for a pair of flicks that have thoroughly and completely impressed yours truly. Maybe then you’ll understand why “Black Swan” didn’t settle well with me. Enjoy!

Rare Exports
Director Jalmari Helander’s Christmas-related horror outing has been on my cinematic radar for a while now, and my expectations were admittedly extremely high. Fortunately for me, this exceptionally entertaining tale of a murderous Santa Claus wreaking havoc in the Korvatunturi mountains delivered the goods in every way imaginable. The picture, which finds a young boy and his father attempting to wrangle the aforementioned holiday icon before his diabolical deeds can reach beyond their borders, strongly reminded me of a gorier, scarier version of Fred Dekker’s “The Monster Squad”. That, of course, is an extremely strong compliment. And while everyone in the flick does an incredible job of making this decidedly silly concept seem plausible, it’s young star Onni Tommila who shines the brightest. Add to that a few last-minute twists, a handful of gory surprises, and an ending that explains the picture’s unusual title and you’ve got a movie that has cemented its place in my holiday viewing schedule for years to come.

Emotionally-charged martial arts flicks are the bee’s knees, particularly if said motion picture comes packaged with several hearty slices of well-choreographed fights. Gareth Evans’ Indonesian kung fu outing “Merantau” certainly ranks with the best of them, stuffing as much action-oriented madness into this violent coming-of-age saga as humanly possible. Specifically, the film chronicles the adventures of a young man named Yuda, who is venturing out into the cruel world for the very first time. Not surprisingly, he soon finds himself locking horns with members of the local sex trade, a seedy bunch of individuals who are ill-prepared to handle our hero’s efficient and fluid brand of ass-kickery. Although the first half-hour may lead you to believe that you’re actually watching a touching family drama, the film soon picks up the pace, and before you know it, you’re knee-deep in broken bones and bloody concussions. And while the picture’s downbeat finale is somewhat disappointing, it actually suits the story very well. Impressive work.

Black Swan
Before putting together my Top 10 list for the year that was 2010, I decided to take in a screening of Darren Aronofsky’s latest effort “Black Swan”, a film which has received a lot of critical praise as of late. Truth be told, I simply cannot understand why. The film — a fetid yawner about a homely ballerina who loses her pretty little mind preparing for a performance of “Swan Lake” — is one of the most boring and woefully anti-climatic tales I’ve had to sit through all year. Not only is the picture predictable and hideously paced, lead bulimic Natalie Portman has all the sexuality of a pair of soiled penny loafers. What we have here, essentially, is a glossy and frequently pretentious adaptation of Nicholas Hytner’s 2000 teenage drama “Center Stage”, complete with built-in mommy issues and a goofy “hot for teacher” subplot. As devoted followers of all things Aronofsky, I am deeply disappointed. To be fair, every great director stumbles at some point in their career, so I’ll simply consider “Black Swan” to be the talented filmmaker’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and move on. Don’t believe the hype. At all.


text:
Official Twilight: New Moon Trailer #3 For Your Squealing Pleasure

Forget those crappy bootleg versions of the latest “New Moon” trailers we and others have been posting since Friday, because Yahoo! Movies has released the official version. Oh, Edward, why you wanna go and treat Bella that way? Look at her, she’s riding around on motorcycles and jumping off cliffs as a result. Must be true love. Or some kind of mental imbalance. You decide. By the way, how funny is it that even “legit” news types were posting those bootleg trailers? Oh my, what’s this world coming to?

Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.

Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Ashley Greene, Taylor Lautner, Elizabeth Reaser, and directed by Chris Weitz. Opens November 20, 2009.


text:
Introduction to Bible Evidences
Opening Argument
Accuracy of Prophecy
Archeological Evidence
Advanced Medical Knowledge
Advanced Scientific Knowledge
Meticulous Care in the Transmission of the Bible
What About the Other Religions?
Closing Argument

Advanced Medical Knowledge

In numerous instances the Bible contains medical information that far predates man's actual discoveries of related principles in the field of medicine. The medical instructions given by Moses to the Israelites some 3500 years ago were not only far superior to the practices of contemporary cultures, they also exceeded medical standards practiced as recently as 100 years ago. Where did Moses get this advanced information? Following are some examples of the medical knowledge afforded the Israelites in biblical times:

Sanitary Practices

For centuries doctors denied the possibility that disease could be transmitted by invisible agents. However, in the late 19th century Louis Pasteur demonstrated in his Germ Theory of Disease that most infectious diseases were caused by microorganisms originating from outside the body. This new understanding of germs and their means of transmission led to improved sanitary standards that resulted in an enormous drop in the mortality rate. Yet these core principles of sanitation were being practiced by the Israelites thousands of years earlier.

The Israelites were instructed to wash themselves and their clothes in running water if they had a bodily discharge, if they came in contact with another person's discharge, or if they had touched a dead human or animal carcass. They were also instructed to wash any uncovered vessels that were in the vicinity of a dead body, and if a dead carcass touched a vessel it was to be destroyed. Items recovered during war were also to be purified through either fire or running water. In addition, the Israelites were instructed to bury their human waste outside of camp, and to burn the waste of their animals (See Numbers 19:3-22, Lev. 11:1-47; 15:1-33, Deut 23:12).

These sanitary practices without question saved countless lives in the Israelite camps by protecting them against infection caused by unseen germs. Meanwhile, their Egyptian peers were dying by the thousands due to "remedies" that almost always consisted of some amount of human or animal dung1. As mentioned earlier, the sound sanitary practices that we take for granted today only began to flourish about a 100 years ago.

Some time after I wrote these web pages, a Bible skeptic unwittingly showed me yet another example of advanced scientific/medical knowledge in the Bible. He posted a message on a discussion board that ridiculed some verses in Leviticus 13 and 14 that mention leprosy on walls and on garments. He felt this was silly and an error since leprosy is a human disease. What this skeptic was unaware of is the fact that leprosy is a bacteria, a living organism, that certainly can survive on walls and garments! In fact, the encyclopedia notes that leprosy "can survive three weeks or longer outside the human body, such as in dust or on clothing"2. It is no wonder that God commanded the Levitical priests to burn the garments of leprosy victims! (Leviticus 13:52)

Laws of Quarantine

In the same Med-Planet encyclopedia cited above we read that "It was not until 1873 that leprosy could be shown to be infectious rather than hereditary."2 Of course God knew this all along, as His laws to Moses reveal (Leviticus 13, 14, 22, Numbers 19:20). His instructions regarding quarantine to prevent the spread of leprosy and other infectious diseases are nothing short of remarkable, considering that this life-saving practice was several thousand years ahead of its time. Infected persons were instructed to isolate themselves outside the camp until healed, and were to shave and wash thoroughly. The priests that administered care were instructed to change their clothes and wash thoroughly after inspecting a plague victim.

It should be re-emphasized that the Israelites were the only culture to practice quarantine until the last century, when medical advances finally demonstrated the importance of sanitation and isolation during plagues. The devastating black plague of the 14th century that claimed millions of lives was not broken until the church fathers in Vienna began encouraging the public to start following the guidelines as set forth in the Bible. The promising results in Vienna compelled other cities to follow suit, and the dreaded plague was finally eradicated3.

The First Antiseptic

Hyssop oil was charged by God to Moses to be used as a purifying agent. Hyssop oil has been shown to contain 50% antifungal and antibacterial agents (Numbers 19:18, Psalm 51:7).

Circumcision and Blood Clotting

For centuries scholars must have been perplexed by God's law of circumcision which required the procedure to be performed on the 8th day after birth (Gen 17:12, 21:14, Lev 12:3, Luke 2:21). Medical researchers recently discovered that the two main blood clotting factors, Vitamin K and Prothrombim, reach their highest level in life, about 110% of normal, on the 8th day after birth. These blood clotting agents facilitate rapid healing and greatly reduce the chance of infection. You can verify with any Obstetrician that the 8th day of life is the ideal time for a circumcision, and that any circumcision done earlier requires an injection of Vitamin K supplement.

Dietary Guidelines

By the 1980s, all the health organizations of the United States had adopted low-fat, high fiber dietary guidelines.  This was the culmination of numerous scientific studies that had demonstrated that diets high in vegetables, fruits, and grains reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, and many other diseases.  Secular physicians generally agree that these dietary guidelines that were producing longer life spans were first developed by religious movements founded in the 1800s, particularly by the Seventh-day Adventists.  Where did the Seventh-day Adventists get their guidelines?   From a meticulous and careful study of the Bible4.  It appears man has finally caught up to the dietary recommendations given by God to the Israelites some 3500 years ago!

Prev backward.gif (1005 bytes)      forward.gif (1040 bytes)Next

1. Lise Manniche, An Ancient Egyptian Herbal, 1989, pgs 92, 136, 146

2. Leprosy, Medic-Planet Encyclopedia.

3. Grant R. Geffrey, The Signature of God, 1996, p 149

4. The Biblical diet was primarily a vegetarian diet of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains.  It wasn't until after Noah's Flood that God reluctantly allowed moderate consumption of meat (ingestion of fat remained strictly forbidden), though He still clearly indicated the  superiority of vegetables over meat (see Daniel 1:12-15).  For a detailed discussion, see Dr. Jerry Bergman's report in the Creation Research Society Quarterly, Vol 34, No. 4, March 1998, pg 209.


text:
Parallel Bible results for Ezra 3:7

The Complete Jewish Bible

New International Version

Ezra 3:7

CJB 7 They also gave money for the stone-workers and carpenters, as well as food, drink and olive oil for the people of Tzidon and Tzor bringing cedar logs from the L'vanon to the sea and on to Yafo, in accordance with the authorization granted by Koresh king of Persia. NIV 7 Then they gave money to the masons and carpenters, and gave food and drink and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, so that they would bring cedar logs by sea from Lebanon to Joppa, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia.


text:
About Cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies.

Burial fees increase gets council approval

Les Sibley

Les Sibley

Promoted Stories

Comments are closed on this article.

Keep in touch with local news

Sign up for email alerts

Most read stories

  • 1


text:
You are here

Industry support helps NICA garner matching grant from Dick's

Published June 18, 2014

BERKELEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The bike industry stepped up to contribute $75,000 to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association this spring, allowing NICA to bring in a matching grant from the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation. The result is a $158,000 check from the foundation.

With only five weeks to raise $75,000 and a track record of having raised only half that amount during a previous campaign with similar timelines, NICA sought increments of either $500 or $1,000 from the bike industry.

Managers of the organization said they made a point of not tapping current bike industry sponsors, including founding sponsor Specialized Bicycles and platinum-level sponsors SRAM and Trek, who have been NICA's major supporters since its founding in 2009.

"Our entire industry benefits from getting more kids on bikes," said NICA development director Suzette Ayotte. "NICA is a family affair, and there wasn't one person with whom I spoke that didn't understand that. Ninety-nine percent of those we asked replied with, 'Where do I donate?' "

The funds raised will enable NICA to continue to expand its efforts both within the existing 13 regional leagues as well as expand into new regions.

Austin McInerny, NICA's executive director, said, "It's not just about high school students training after school and racing on the weekends. It's about teenagers getting hooked on cycling and becoming lifelong customers of the bike industry. It's about their friends, in turn, getting engaged and their parents also getting involved. When a student joins a high school cycling team, the next thing you know, parents are not only buying mountain bikes and accessories for themselves and their other children, but they're buying road bikes too. This scenario is not uncommon. NICA is creating cycling families."

NICA's matching grant campaign got an immediate boost with Shimano and Pearl Izumi's opening pledge of $20,000 and midway through, an additional $5,000 shot from Diamondback. Quality Bicycle Products, a current NICA supporter, agreed to match any of its vendors' donations up to $5,000. Since NICA made its goal and thus earned the match without that contribution, QBP closed out the campaign anyway with what proved to be an added bonus.

"We can only thank those by name who opted in to provide their donor info and realize we may be omitting some companies," Ayotte said. "We've recognized these donors on our website and would also like to recognize these supporters as Booster Club members. To that end, we ask those who donated who are not listed below to let us know so that we can credit them as well."

Industry supporters:

  • Shimano – Pearl Izumi
  • Diamondback
  • Quality Bicycle Products
  • ABUS
  • DNA Cycling
  • BMC
  • CamelBak
  • Challenge Tires
  • Chris King
  • Clif Bar
  • Continental Tires
  • Fuji (ASI)
  • Giant Bicycles
  • Gore Apparel
  • GU Energy
  • Hawley
  • Interbike
  • Intense Cycles
  • Lezyne
  • Magura
  • Mavic
  • NiteRider
  • Orange Seal
  • Pure Fix Cycles
  • Propel
  • Ritchey
  • Scott Sports
  • Sock Guy
  • Specialized
  • Stages Cycling
  • Stan's NoTubes
  • Swagman
  • Thomson
  • Topeak
Topics associated with this article: Advocacy/Non-profits

Join the Conversation


text:
Aug 052014
Share Button
Israel Idonije, Chicago Bears (September 13, 2012)

Israel Idonije – © USA TODAY Sports Images

The New York Giants announced on Tuesday that they have signed defensive end Israel Idonije and tight end Jerome Cunningham. To make room for Idonije and Cunningham, the Giants waived defensive end Kendrick Adams. The team also waived/injured running back David Wilson on Monday and placed him on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after he cleared waivers.

Idonije was originally signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2003 NFL Draft. He did not make the team that season but spent time on the Practice Squad of the Chicago Bears. For nine seasons, from 2004-12, Idonije was on the 53-man roster of the Bears. He started 42 games from 2010-12. In 2013, Idonije played in 11 games with the Detroit Lions as a reserve. The Bears re-signed him in March 2014 but then released him in June. The 33-year old Idonije is nearing the end of his career, but he was a fairly productive player for the Bears, including accruing 20.5 sacks in his last three seasons in Chicago. He has good size and strength. Idonije lacks suddenness and quickness as a pass rusher. He has good intangibles as he is a hard-working, high-effort player with good character.

Cunningham played college football at Southern Connecticut State University from 2009-2012, but he has not been with an NFL team in training camp. He did try out with the Arizona Cardinals in May, but was not signed. Cunningham lacks ideal size for the position; he’s built more like an H-Back.

Adams was signed to the Giants’ Practice Squad in December 2013. Adams was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2012 NFL Draft. He also spent time with the Buccaneers, Lions, Browns, and Bengals.

Wilson, New York’s 1st round draft pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, has been advised to retire from the NFL after re-injuring of his surgically repaired neck in training camp.

Because of these moves, we have updated the TransactionsRoster, and Depth Chart sections of the website.

Jul 112014
Share Button
Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants (June 18,2014)

Jason Pierre-Paul – © USA TODAY Sports Images

With the New York Giants reporting to camp in less than two weeks, BigBlueInteractive.com is breaking down each of the team’s positional groups from now until July 21. Today, let’s take a look at this year’s defensive line.

Mathias Kiwanuka, New York Giants (June 18, 2014)

Mathias Kiwanuka – © USA TODAY Sports Images

2013 YEAR IN REVIEW: The 2013 defensive line performed adequately, helping the New York Giants finish 8th in total defense (10th against the pass and 14th against the run). But those figures may have been inflated by the Giants facing some incredibly poor quarterbacks/passing offenses. The chief problem for the Giants was their best player up front, Jason Pierre-Paul, had his second subpar season in a row. Pierre-Paul had surgery in June 2013 to repair a herniated disc in his lower back and he never seemed to fully rebound from that procedure. He flashed some of his old form in Week 10 but also suffered a shoulder injury in that game which caused him to miss the last five games of the season. He finished 2013 with only 27 tackles and 2 sacks in 11 games. Statistically, the most productive player was Justin Tuck, who rebounded with a strong season (63 tackles, 11 sacks, 1 interception, and 2 forced fumbles) after two down seasons in a row. Mathias Kiwanuka played in all 16 games, with 10 starts at right defensive end. He finished the season with 41 tackles, 6 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. Damontre Moore was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL Draft. However, an early preseason shoulder injury disrupted his development, and while Moore flashed on special teams, he did not make much noise at defensive end when given a limited number of snaps.

The Giants were pretty stout inside with Linval Joseph (59 tackles, 3 sacks, and 1 forced fumble) and Cullen Jenkins (31 tackles, 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles). Backing them up were Mike Patterson (23 tackles), Shaun Rogers (9 tackles), Johnathan Hankins (16 tackles), and Markus Kuhn (1 tackle). Rogers started two games but was placed on Injured Reserve in November in a move that appeared to be designed to give Hankins more snaps as well as keep Kuhn, who had been on the PUP recovering from an ACL tear he suffered in 2012.

Overall, the slow-but-sure aging and departure of past stalwarts such as Michael Strahan, Osi Umenyiora, and Justin Tuck – combined with two down season by JPP – has largely taken the bite out of the once-formidable outside pass rush. Tuck had 11 sacks in 2013, but six of those came against the Redskins. The other ends combined for only eight sacks on the season while the tackles chipped in with only eight as a unit.

ADDITIONS/SUBTRACTIONS: The Giants did not show much interest in re-signing 31-year old Justin Tuck and he is now in Oakland. Gone too is the Giants best defensive tackle of the last couple of seasons, Linval Joseph, who signed a big contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Again, it did not appear that the Giants made much of an effort to re-sign him. The Giants also did not choose to re-sign Shaun Rogers, who remains an unrestricted free agent.

Robert Ayers, New York Giants (June 12, 2014)

Robert Ayers – © USA TODAY Sports Images

The main additions are DE Robert Ayers (UFA from Denver Broncos) and DT Jay Bromley (3rd round draft pick). The Giants also have brought in rookie free agents ends Kerry Wynn, Emmanuel Dieke, and Jordan Stanton as well as tackle Kelcy Quarles. Practice Squad DE Kendrick Adams, who has spent time with the Jaguars, Buccaneers, Lions, Browns, and Bengals, was re-signed. DT Everett Dawkins, who has spent time with the Vikings, Cowboys, and Buccaneers, was added as street free agent in June 2014.

TRAINING CAMP STORY LINES: Will Jason Pierre-Paul regain his 2011 form? Who will start opposite of him – Mathias Kiwanuka, Robert Ayers, or Damontre Moore? Who will start at defensive tackle with Cullen Jenkins? How many defensive tackles will the Giants keep?

“(Moore) made good, steady progress,” said Head Coach Tom Coughlin in June. “He’s, naturally, a year later, a year more into it so he’s more comfortable with what’s going on. It’s not one of those things where you don’t notice that he’s out there because he does have a correction here or there. We like what we see. His continued development in the weight room with just some added muscle and strength, a little bit more size is something that will help a lot.”

ON THE BUBBLE: Barring injury, it would seem that JPP, Kiwanuka, Ayers, and Moore are locks to be the four defensive ends. Jenkins, Hankins, and Bromley are probably sure bets at tackle. Do the Giants keep four or five tackles? It could come down to a serious battle between Markus Kuhn and Mike Patterson.

FROM THE POSITIONAL COACH: Robert Nunn on Damontre Moore and Johnathan Hankins:  “I thought Damontre really took a step forward (this offseason) and Hankins really took off at the end of last year and has done a great job in the offseason working out, coming in in really good condition…I like where they are at now.”

Mike Patterson (93) and Kelcy Quarles (97), New York Giants (June 5, 2014)

Mike Patterson (93) and Kelcy Quarles (97) – Photo by Connor Hughes

Nunn on Cullen Jenkins and Mike Patterson: “They’re solid guys, solid veteran guys. And they understand where they are in this stage of their career and we’ll have to take care of them through training camp. Both of those guys have had outstanding offseasons, I thought Mike came in here in really good shape. Cullen’s always been in good shape ever since I’ve been around him. We’ll see where it goes. Again, it’s so hard to tell, we’re so limited in what we can do in the offseason now but they’re in great shape and a really good frame of mind and have done a really good job with leadership with the younger players. We’ll see where it goes.”

Nunn on Markus Kuhn: “He had an outstanding offseason, really outstanding practices. He and Hankins, they’ll definitely get more reps in training camp than Mike P and Cullen if everything goes as planned. He showed up every day. When we go out there and go in team situations Markus was, there wasn’t a day that went by that we didn’t call his name out in a positive manner.”

Nunn on Jay Bromley: “You know, he’s come in very willing to learn. He’s very green, very raw but hey, he’s got to get started. Those guys are the ones that really suffer as far as how limited we are with what we can do. He needs all the work he can get but he’s shown enough that hey, he’s got to show up when the pads come on. We’ll see when that happens.”

Eric Kennedy – The Giants will have problems rushing the quarterback. Unless Kiwanuka, Ayers, or Moore can get to the passer on a consistent basis, Jason Pierre-Paul may be in for a rough season. Without a viable threat opposite of him, JPP will be the focal point of other teams’ blocking schemes. Kiwanuka and Ayers have flashed throughout their veteran careers, but they have yet to become (and may never become) guys who the other teams really worry about. To be frank, when Moore played DE last year, he didn’t look good. Perhaps he will show more now that he is healthier and stronger. I think Hankins has the tools to be better than Linval Joseph and if the Giants can get another good, solid season out of Jenkins, they’ll be fine inside. I’d prefer to keep only four defensive tackles, but I think 2014 will be a redshirt season for Bromley and thus the Giants will be forced to keep both Patterson and Kuhn.

Connor Hughes – For all the questions concerning the Giants’ roster heading into training camp, the regular season and beyond, I don’t believe any have as many unknowns as the defensive line. Throughout the course of the offseason, the Giants put their emphasis on the secondary. Gone were the days of loading up on pass rushers. Instead, the team signed and signed again big-name and high profile defenders in the secondary. I agree with the change in philosophy, but I have very little faith in those up front.

Mathias Kiwanuka appears to be in the tail end of his career, who knows what JPP will take the field (if he even gets on it), Cullen Jenkins is older, Johnathan Hankins has yet to be an every-down player and Mike Patterson doesn’t have much ability outside stopping the run. Justin Tuck is in Oakland, Jay Bromley is a rookie. If one or two injuries hit the group…things could get ugly fast.

Granted, things could go the complete other/positive way. Robert Ayers could excel in a new location, JPP could be the Pierre-Paul of 2011, Kiwanuka could revitalize his career, Hankins could be a force and maybe Bromley steps up. I’ve thought long and hard about the positives of the defensive line, and I’ve come up with a bunch, but for every one good there are two negatives. Who knows, maybe the secondary can mask the guys up front. That philosophy certainly worked in the reciprocal fashion over the last seven years.

Eric Kennedy – Mathias Kiwanuka (LDE), Johnathan Hankins (LDT), Cullen Jenkins (RDT), and Jason Pierre-Paul (RDE). Reserves: Mike Patterson, Markus Kuhn, Jay Bromley, Robert Ayers, and Damontre Moore.

Connor Hughes – Mathias Kiwanuka (LDE), Johnathan Hankins (LDT), Cullen Jenkins (RDT), Jason Pierre-Paul (RDE). Reserves: Mike Patterson, Markus Kuhn, Jay Bromley, Robert Ayers, and Damontre Moore.

Dec 302013
Share Button
Tom Coughlin, John Mara, New York Giants (November 24, 2013)

Tom Coughlin and John Mara – © USA TODAY Sports Images

December 30, 2013 John Mara Press Conference: The transcript and video of Giants President/CEO John Mara’s Monday press conference are available at Giants.com.

December 30, 2013 Jerry Reese Press Conference: The transcript and video of General Manager Jerry Reese’s Monday press conference are available at Giants.com.

December 30, 2013 Tom Coughlin Press Conference: The transcript and video of Head Coach Tom Coughlin’s Monday press conference are available at Giants.com.

Injury Update on LT Will Beatty and RB David Wilson: General Manager Jerry Reese was asked about LT Will Beatty, who broke his leg in the game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday. “We think he’ll be back and he’ll be ready to play next season. We do think that,” said Reese. “From early reviews, we think Will will be back. We think he will be back and hopefully he will be back and he can get going and have a good offseason as well. He didn’t play as well as we hoped he’d play. I think he’d own that as well. Hopefully he can get back, get healthy and go on and have a great off-season and be a good left tackle.”

Reese was also asked about the future status of RB David Wilson, who was placed on Injured Reserve in November with a potentially career-threatening neck injury.

“Those neck things, you have to wait around,” said Reese. “Those discs they have, sometimes they can shrink and it takes time for them to shrink. They did that and we’re waiting. At the beginning of the year, we’ll have another consultation with him, to see if surgery would be a possibility for him. That could be a possibility and if he has the surgery, I think the prognosis is that he’ll be ready to play next fall, if he has his surgery.”

Reese was then asked if the injury was career-threatening. “When you talk about necks, there’s always a possibility,” responded Reese. “We’re hopeful and the earlier reports that I’ve gotten, doctors do think they can fix this and he’ll be able to play…I think we’ll have to have some contingency plans at the running back position. I don’t think you go into the next season saying David Wilson’s going to be our number one, starting running back. I don’t think you can do that. The guy is coming off of a neck surgery, if he decides to have it.”

Giants Sign Eight Players to Reserve/Future Contracts: The Giants signed the following eight players to reserve/future contracts on Monday:

  • RB Kendall Gaskins
  • WR Marcus Harris
  • OT Steven Baker
  • DE Kendrick Adams
  • CB Travis Howard
  • CB Junior Mertile
  • CB Chaz Powell
  • CB Ross Weaver

All eight players ended the season on the Giants’ practice squad.

December 30, 2013 New York Giants Player Media Q&As: Transcripts and video of Monday’s media sessions with the following players are available at Giants.com:

Articles on the New York Giants Coaching Staff:

Articles on New York Giants Wide Receivers:

Article on DE Justin Tuck: Stay or go, Justin Tuck always embraced New York by Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post

Dec 112013
Share Button
Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants (November 24, 2013)

Brandon Jacobs – © USA TODAY Sports Images

RB Brandon Jacobs Placed on Injured Reserve; LB Marcus Dowtin Signed from Practice Squad: The Giants placed RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Jacobs has had chronic knee issues. He finished the 2013 season with 238 yards and four touchdowns on 58 carries. Jacobs’ NFL career is likely over.

To fill Jacobs’ roster spot, the Giants signed LB Marcus Dowtin from the Practice Squad.

Practice Squad Moves: The Giants terminated the Practice Squad contract of LB Darin Drakeford on Tuesday. To fill that vacancy, as well as the vacancy created with the promotion of LB Marcus Dowtin to the 53- man roster, the Giants signed DE Kendrick Adams and CB Chaz Powell to the Practice Squad.

New York Giants on WFAN: Audio clips of  Tuesday’s WFAN interviews with the following New York Giants are available at CBSNewYork.com:

  • DE Jason Pierre-Paul (Audio)
  • S Antrel Rolle (Audio)

Article on the New York Giants Upcoming Offseason: How the Giants can turn it around in 2014 by Bob Glauber of Newsday

Article on the New York Giants Passing Game: What’s Wrong with the New York Giants’ Passing Game? by Patricia Traina of BleacherReport.com

Article on QB Eli Manning: Dad proud of Eli Manning, Giants staying together by Tom Rock of Newsday

Notes: According to the Elias Sports Bureau, 41 of QB Eli Manning’s 164 career interceptions have been tipped before being picked off. No quarterback has as many interceptions off of deflections in the past 10 years. QB Drew Brees is second with 35.


text:
Close Please enter your Username and Password
Synopsis Home Exodus Chapter 32
Chapters 1 and 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapters 5 to 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapters 16 and 17
Chapter 18
Chapters 19 to 23
Chapters 24 and 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapters 30 and 31
Chapter 32
Chapters 33 and 34
Chapters 35 to 40

The people completely abandon Jehovah

Whilst God was thus preparing the precious things connected with His relationship with His people [1] , the people, only thinking of what they saw in the human instrument of their deliverance, completely abandon Jehovah: a sad and early, but sure fruit of having undertaken obedience to the law as a condition, in order to the enjoyment of the promises. Aaron falls with them.

Moses as Mediator pleads God's glory and unconditional promises

Such being the state of the people, God tells Moses to go down; and now everything begins to be put on another footing. God, in His counsels of grace, has not only seen the people when they were in affliction, but in their ways. They were a stiff-necked people. He tells Moses to let Him alone, and that He would destroy them, and make of Moses a great nation. Moses takes the place of mediator, and, true to his love for the people as God's people, and to the glory of God in them, with a self-denial which cared only for this glory, sacrificing every thought of self, intercedes in that magnificent pleading which appeals to what that glory necessitates, and to the unconditional promises made to the fathers [2] . And Jehovah repented. The character of Moses shines in all its beauty here, and is remarkable amongst those which the Holy Ghost has taken pleasure in delineating, according to the precious grace of God, who loves to describe the exploits of His people, and the fruit they have borne, though He Himself is the source of them.

The golden calf: the covenant of the law broken, Moses breaks the tables of the covenant

But it was all over with the covenant of the law; the first and fundamental link -- that of having no other gods -- was broken on the part of the people. The tables of the covenant never even came into the camp on the simple ground of law. The people had made a complete separation between themselves and God. Moses, who had not asked God what was to be done with the law, comes down. His exercised ear, quick to discern how matters stood with the people, hears their light and profane joy. Soon after he sees the golden calf, which had even preceded the tabernacle of God in the camp, and he breaks the tables at the foot of the mount; and, zealous on high for the people towards God because of His glory, he is below on earth zealous for God towards the people because of that same glory. For faith does more than see that God is glorious (every reasonable person would own that); it connects the glory of God and His people, and hence counts on God to bless them in every state of things, as in the interest of His glory, and insists on holiness in them, at all cost, in conformity with that glory, that it may not be blasphemed in those who are identified with it.

Levi's consecration to Jehovah: individual responsibility to God under the law

Levi, responding to Moses's call, says to his brethren, the children of his mother, "I have not known you;" and consecrates himself to Jehovah. Moses now, full of zeal though not according to knowledge, but which was permitted of God for our instruction, proposes to the people his going up, and "peradventure" he shall make an atonement for this sin. And he asks God to blot him out of His book rather than that the people should not be forgiven. God refuses him; and, while sparing them through his mediation, and placing them under the government of His patience and long-suffering, puts each one of them under responsibility to Himself -- that is, under the law, declaring that the soul that sinned He would blot out of His book.

Contrast between the mediation of Moses and the work of our Saviour

Thus the mediation of Moses was available for forgiveness, as regards government, and to put them under a government, the principles of which we shall see by-and-by; but it was useless as regards any atonement which would protect them from the final effect of their sin (its effect as regarded their eternal relationship with God), and withdraw them from under the judgment of the law [3] . God spares them and commands Moses to lead the people to the place of which He had spoken, and His angel should go before him.

What a contrast do we here remark, in passing, with the work of our precious Saviour! He comes down from above -- from His dwelling-place in the glory of the Father -- to do His will, and did it perfectly; and (instead of destroying the tables, the signs of this covenant, the requirements of which man was unable to meet), He Himself bears the penalty of its infringement, bearing its curse; and, having accomplished the atonement before returning above, instead of going up with a cheerless "peradventure" in His mouth, which the holiness of God instantly nullified, He ascends, with the sign of the accomplishment of the atonement, and of the confirmation of the new covenant, with His precious blood, the value of which was anything but doubtful to that God before whom He presented it. Alas! the church has but too faithfully reflected the conduct of Israel during the absence of the true Moses, and attributed to providence what she had fashioned with her own hands, because she would see something.

[1] The tabernacle had a double character. It was the manifestation of the heavenly things, and a provision for a sinful people to be brought near again to God there. It is interesting to consider the tabernacle under another aspect; for, as a pattern of heavenly things, it is of the highest interest. First, it signifies the heavens themselves; for Christ is not entered into the tabernacle, but into heaven itself. In a certain sense, even the universe is the house of God; but, moreover, the unity of the church as a heavenly building is presented by it: we are His house, the tabernacle of God in Spirit. These two meanings are closely connected in the beginning of Hebrews 3 -- Christ, God, has built all things, and we are His house. He fills all in all, but He dwells in the church; it is a concentric circle, although quite different in its nature. Compare the prayer in Ephesians 1, which also connects these two things under the headship of Christ, and still more distinctly in Ephesians 3; Ephesians 1 being headship, not dwelling, though the relationship be the same. Compare Ephesians 4: 4-6, though there it is in the form of Spirit, Lord, and God, that is, not simply dwelling in. What most fully answers is the prayer of Ephesians 3, where, note, "height," &c., is not of the love, but of the whole scene of God's glory, we being at the centre to look out into it all, because Christ, who is the centre, dwells in us. In another point of view, the person and the fulness of Christ Himself are there; for God was in Him, and thus the rending of the veil is applied by the apostle to the flesh of Christ, or, if you please, the veil itself; "through the veil, that is to say, his flesh." It is evident that the dwelling place of God is the central idea of these things, just as a man lives in his house, in his property, &c. [2] This is a universal principle, where the full restoration of Israel is in question. Solomon, Nehemiah, and Daniel only go back to Moses; an important remark as to the fulfilment of God's ways toward Israel.

[3] Hence it is that this revelation of God, though the character proclaimed be so abundant in goodness, is called by the apostle (2 Cor. 3) the ministration of death and condemnation. For if the people were still under the law, the more gracious God was, the more guilty they were.

Synopsis by John Darby