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'LPBW' Alum Audrey Roloff Welcomes Baby No. 3 'en Caul': What Is a 'Veiled Birth?'
Nov 10, 2021 11:11 am·
By Hope Schreiber
Little People, Big World alums Audrey Roloff and Jeremy Roloff welcomed their third child, Radley Knight Roloff, to the world on Tuesday, November 9, revealing that their second son was born "en caul," also known as a "veiled birth."
"It's a BOY!!! Welcome to the world Radley Knight Roloff. Born 11.8.21 at 6:32 am 9.1 lbs 21.5 in and born en caul which was wild!" Audrey, 30, shared on her Instagram, along with a slideshow of photos of their new little one. "I can't wait to share his birth story with you soon."
Baby No. 3! Audrey and Jeremy Roloff's Son Radley's Baby Photos
An en caul birth is a rare occurrence in which a baby is born while still inside an intact amniotic sac — and it only occurs in 1 in 80,000 births, according to an article published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The soft, almost gelatinous, amniotic sac is filled with mostly water while inside the womb and fills with amniotic fluid after conception. That fluid is what protects the baby and keeps them warm as they grow.
Usually, at the start of labor, the amniotic sac will rupture, which is typically referred to as a pregnant person's "water breaking," according to the Mayo Clinic.
After delivering a baby en caul, there is plenty of air for the baby, and they are still receiving oxygen-rich blood via the umbilical cord. According to WebMD, after an en caul birth, a doctor or midwife will simply snip the sac open to remove the baby.
Since they are so rare, Healthline reports that most delivery doctors never witness an en caul birth in their career.
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Many cultures believe that this type of rare birth is spiritual and can be seen as "a sign of good luck for both baby and parents. Some families dry and keep the caul as an heirloom. According to folklore, babies born en caul can never drown, and whoever has possession of the preserved caul can avoid drowning as well — and were often sold to sailors.
"We are so grateful to God for answering so many specific prayers in regards to this labor and delivery. A word that I had been praying over this birth was 'harmony,'" Audrey wrote about the birth. "And it truly was one of the most harmonious experiences."
"[Audrey] showed immense strength and surrender and I'm completely amazed at her," Jeremy, 31, who also shares Ember, 4, and Bode, 21 months, with his wife, shared on Instagram. "The Roloff household is healthy and full of joy, thank you all for the prayers and well wishes."
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The Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International Constitution
Adopted June 15, 2000 (Revised and Restated June 12, 2018)
This Constitution is neither a substitute for, nor a supplement to, the Word of God. It is simply a review of the doctrines as they apply to practical matters concerning the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International. It is a guide to aid in the application of biblical principles to fellowship polity. The Word of God shall be the first and final authority on all fellowship matters, and any issue whereon this Constitution is silent shall be governed by the clear statement of the Word of God.
This fellowship is the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International (FBFI).
This fellowship shall be an independent and sovereign organization and as such, unrelated to any other organization or movement, but in fellowship with New Testament Fundamental Baptists everywhere. It shall exist to serve them.
Article II – Statement of Purpose
In order that we, the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International might—for the glory of God and the exaltation of our Lord Jesus Christ—hold fast, with tenacity and zeal, the heritage of historic, Baptist fundamentalism which has been handed down to us, and further that we might perpetuate that heritage complete, intact, pure and undiluted to succeeding generations of fundamentalists:
We purpose to foster a deep, abiding love and loyalty to God and His Word and, to this end, to provide national and international leadership in the ongoing historic battle for biblical truth and the propagation of the gospel. In so doing, we purpose to boldly affirm and proclaim that the Bible is the supernaturally revealed, inspired, inerrant, infallible Word of God, without error or omission in the whole and in every part—the exclusive and absolute authority for what we believe, teach, preach, and practice.
We purpose to strengthen the fundamentalist movement, and to furnish a rallying point in defense of the faith at the cutting edge of the issues of the day—for the truth and against error—to which pastors, Christian workers and lay-people everywhere who share our convictions can come to find refuge, strength, encouragement and fellowship. In so doing, we purpose to foster a genuine spirit of love and biblical unity among those who are truly fundamentalists.
We purpose to both expose and oppose apostasy and religious compromise in any form by defining, declaring and disseminating the truth on key issues of the day, and by advocating and promoting obedience to the mandate of biblical separation.
We purpose, in the Spirit of Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, and to the glory of God, to militantly promote historic fundamentalism and to promote our historic Baptist distinctives, while maintaining ecclesiastical, personal and civil (church and state) separation—all in the spirit of a godly, spirit-filled aggressiveness.
We purpose to lead in an aggressive effort to reach our world for Christ by evangelism and church planting—locally, nationally and worldwide.
We purpose to stand united and vigilant in support of the cause of religious liberty, and in opposition to all assaults against our freedoms to preach, propagate and practice our Faith.
We purpose to accomplish these objectives through fellowship meetings, conferences, preaching, policy and position statements, and publications.
We purpose, in nature, to be a fellowship of fundamental, independent, Baptist pastors, Christian workers and laymen as distinct from a convention of churches. We purpose to avoid any denominational structure.
ARTICLE III – STATEMENT OF FAITH
Section 1. The Scripture
We believe in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments alone as verbally, plenarily inspired of God, without error in the original writings and the sole authority of faith and practice, providentially preserved as God's eternal Word (2 Pet. 1:21; 2 Tim. 3:16,17; 1 Pet. 1:23 (b)-25). We believe in a dispensational understanding of the Bible based on the progressive unfolding of the divine mysteries from God, which result in distinguishable stewardships of God's truth (Heb. 1:1-3; Eph. 1:10; 1 Cor. 10:32).
Section 2. The Godhead
We believe in one God, an eternal Spirit existing in three distinct uncreated Persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—yet One in essence and equal in every divine perfection and attribute (Deut. 6:4; Matt. 3:13-17; Matt. 28-19; 2 Cor. 13:14).
Section 3. Jesus Christ
We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, God's eternal Son Who was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is truly God and truly Man, one Person with two natures, divine and human (Matt. 1:18-20; John 1:1,2,14). We believe the Lord Jesus Christ died as a substitutionary sacrifice for the sins of all men according to the Scriptures, and all who receive Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood (1 Cor. 15:3; 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 3:21-26; Heb. 2:9; 1 Jn. 2:2). We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His bodily ascension into Heaven, and in His present life there as High Priest for us (Matt. 28:1-10; Acts 1:9; Heb. 7:25-28). We believe in the imminent return of Christ prior to the inauguration of Daniel's seventieth week, at which time all believers in Christ will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, and be kept from the promised period of divine wrath upon the Earth (Dan. 9:24-27; 1 Thess. 4:14-17; 1 Cor. 15:51-53; 1 Thess. 5:9; Rom. 5:9).
Section 4. The Holy Spirit
We believe in the eternal deity and personality of the Holy Spirit Who is one of the three Persons of the Trinity. We believe the following are among His ministries: the restraining of evil in the world to the measure of the divine will; the conviction of the world regarding sin, righteousness, and judgment; the calling and regeneration of all believers; the indwelling of those who are saved; and, the continued filling for power, teaching, and service of all among the saved who are truly yielded to Him (Rom. 8:28, 29; 1 Cor. 1:24; 2 Thess. 2:7; John 3:6; 16:7-11; Rom. 8:9; Eph. 4:30, 5:18). We believe the Holy Spirit produces His fruit in the lives of all believers (Gal. 5:22, 23; Col. 1:10, 12). We believe some gifts of the Holy Spirit were temporary. We believe that certain gifts, being miraculous in nature, were prevalent in the church in the first century. They were foundational and transitional. These gifts have ceased, being no longer needed because the Scriptures have been completed and the church has been divinely certified (Heb. 2:1-4; 1 Cor. 13:8-12; Eph. 2:20). We believe that speaking in tongues was never the common or necessary sign of the filling or baptism of the Spirit. We believe God, in accord with His own will, does hear and answer prayer for the sick and afflicted (1 Cor. 12:11, 30; 13:8; James 5:14-16).
Section 5. Man
We believe that man was created directly by God on day six of the creation week (Gen 1:26-31), in His image (Jas 3:9), and in a state of sinlessness (Eph 4:24). We believe that originally man freely chose to transgress the will of God, and thereby, incurred sin, condemnation, physical and spiritual death (Gen 3:1-7; Rom 5:12-19; Eph 2:1-3) so that man is a sinner by nature and by choice, completely depraved, destitute of any moral good, and utterly unable to merit God's favor or contribute to his salvation (Rom 3:10; Jer 17:9; Eph 2:9; Titus 3:5; Rom 4:5-6).
Section 6. Salvation
We believe in the salvation of sinners through Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, Who is the only Savior of men by virtue of His shed blood, i.e., His substitutionary death for sinners. We believe that salvation is completely dependent on the grace of God, is a free gift of God that man cannot earn or merit in any way, and is appropriated by repentance and faith in the person and cross work of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We hold that in salvation the believer is called, regenerated, Spirit baptized into union with Christ, justified (including the forgiveness of sin and restoration to favor with God through the merit or righteousness of Christ), adopted, sanctified, and glorified. We believe that God secures and guarantees the final salvation of every true believer, and that the genuine believer will continue in his faith and show evidence of his faith in Christ until he meets the Lord. We believe all the elect of God, once saved, are kept by God's power and are secure in Christ forever (Jn. 14:6; Rom. 3:25; Is. 53:4-6; Eph. 2:9; Jn. 16:8-11; Acts 20:21; Eph. 2:8-10; Jn. 1:13; Rom. 6:3-5; Rom. 5:1; Rom. 8:15; Heb. 10:10, 14; Rom. 8:30; Jn. 6:39; 2 Cor. 5:17; 1 Jn. 2:19; 1 Cor. 15:2; Rom. 8:37-37).
Section 7. Sanctification
We believe sanctification is presented in three senses in Scriptures: (1) every saved person has been sanctified through the death of Christ; (2) is being sanctified by the Holy Spirit; and (3) will be completely sanctified at his glorification. Every believer has two natures, old and new, and the old cannot be eradicated during this life (Heb. 10:10; John 17:17; Eph. 5:25-27; 1 Thes. 4:13-18; Gal. 5:17; Rom. 7:18-25).
Section 8. Separation
We believe in the biblical doctrine of separation which encompasses: (1) separation of the local church from all affiliation and fellowship with false teachers who deny the verities of the Christian faith, and from those who are content to walk in fellowship with unbelief and inclusivism (from Christian individuals or organizations that affiliate with those who deny the faith or are content to walk with those who compromise the doctrine and practice of Scripture) (2 Thess. 3:6; 1 Cor. 5:1-11; 1 Tim. 1:18-20; Mt. 18:15-17; (2) separation of the individual believer from all worldly practices (philosophies, goals, lifestyles, amusements, habits, and practices) that dishonor the Savior; and (3) separation of church and state (2 Tim. 3:1-5; Rom. 12:1-2; 14:13; 1 John 2:15-17; 2 John 9-11; Matt. 22:21).
Section 9. The Church
We believe in the Church—a living, spiritual body of which Christ is the Head, and of which all regenerated people in this age are a part. We believe the Church is a body peculiar to the age of grace and entirely distinct from national Israel. We believe a local church is a company of believers in Jesus Christ, immersed upon a credible confession of faith and associated for worship, the work of the ministry, evangelism, observance of the ordinances (baptism and the Lord's supper), and fellowship. We believe the local church is autonomous, the center of God's program for this age, and that every Christian is bound by Scripture to give his unhindered cooperation to the ministry of his local church (Matt. 16:16-18; 1 Cor. 12:12-17; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Tim. 3:15-16; Eph. 4:11, 12; Mt. 28:19, 20; Acts 1:8). We believe that the local church is an autonomous body having the God-ordained right of self-government; free from the interference of any religious hierarchy; solely responsible to preserve its own internal integrity, maintain pure doctrine and practice, elect its own officers, ordain men to the ministry, settle its own internal affairs, and determine the method and extent of its cooperation with other churches (Jude 3; Acts 6:1-6; Acts 13:1-3; 1 Cor. 6:1-5; Acts 15). The proper form of church government is congregational (Mt. 18:15-17; Acts 6:1-6; 1 Cor. 5: 4, 5). The two scriptural offices of the local church are pastor and deacon (1 Tim. 3:1, 8).
Section 10. The Ordinances
We believe there are two ordinances: baptism and the Lord's Supper. Baptism is the immersion of a believer in water and is properly called "believer's baptism." It sets forth, in a beautiful and solemn way, our identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection, and the resultant responsibility to "walk in newness of life" (Rom. 6:4). Baptism is a prerequisite to church membership. The Lord's Supper is the commemoration of the Lord's death until He comes, is a reminder of our continual fellowship with Him, and should be preceded by careful self-examination (Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 8:36-39; Rom. 6:3-5; 1 Cor. 11:23-32).
Section 11. The Great Commission
We believe the Lord Jesus Christ has commissioned us to take the Gospel to the world, and evangelism and church-planting at home and abroad should be primary in the program of the local church, which includes baptism and instruction of believers (Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 1:8).
Section 12. Last Things
We believe in the imminent rapture of the church to Heaven followed by a seven-year period of tribulation upon all the earth. At the end of the period of tribulation, Jesus Christ shall come back to earth in power and glory with His Church to establish the promised Davidic Kingdom. He shall reign for one thousand years during which time peace and righteousness will cover the earth, Satan shall be bound, and Israel shall be established in her own land. At the end of this glorious reign, Satan shall lead a rebellion against Christ, shall be defeated, and shall be forever banished to the Lake of Fire. The wicked dead shall be judged at the Great White Throne, and shall be condemned to everlasting conscious punishment in the Lake of Fire. The righteous shall be in eternal conscious blessedness in the presence of the Lord (John 14:3; Matt. 24:21; Rev. 19:11-16; 21:1-15; Ezek. 39:25-29; 1 Thess. 4:17).
Section 13. Marriage:
We believe that the only Biblically sanctioned marriage is the joining of one man and one woman (Gen. 2:24; Rom. 7:2; Matt. 19:4-6; Mark 10-6-9; I Cor. 7:10; Eph. 5:22, 23).
Article IV – Organization
The Word of God shall be the supreme law of this Fellowship. The Will of God shall be the supreme guide. All members in full fellowship shall have opportunity to express their desire without fear of intimidation or coercion. The Will of God shall be determined by the clear statement of Scripture, under the leadership of the President and the Board of Directors as they follow the direction of the Holy Spirit. Decisions, both spiritual and temporal, will be made "in one accord;" not self-willed, but seeking God's Will. Genuine discernment of God's Will and sufficient teaching of God's Word should promote a spirit of one accord among the Board of Directors and the membership.
Section 1: Board of Directors
a. Selection and Term of Office: The Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International shall be divided into natural and geographical regions, and as much as possible, there shall be a proportionate number of board members from each of these divisions. There shall be a minimum of twenty (20) board members, all of whom shall be men of unquestionable theological standing in the fundamentals of the faith, who, having given evidence of forsaking theological and ecclesiastical inclusivism, are proponents of a fundamental theological faith. They shall be members in good standing of an independent, fundamental, separate Baptist church. They shall be elected to three-year terms with one-third being elected each year. They shall subscribe to the Statement of Faith as found in Article III. They may be re-elected indefinitely as long as they meet the qualifications herein stated, and have been faithful in attendance and support of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International. Their election shall be by majority vote. The board shall be selfperpetuating.
b. Duties of the Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall govern all affairs of the Corporation, as directed by this Constitution and such standing policy statements as may be adopted from time to time. The Board of Directors shall speak to the CEO with one voice through adoption of its Constitution, policy statements, or majority vote.
c. Election of Officers: A Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be annually elected by vote of the Board of Directors and shall serve as Officers of the Corporation. They may serve six terms in office, after which they shall retire from office for one year before being elected to office or appointed to a committee chairmanship. To provide for orderly succession, this disqualification for election to office or appointment to a committee chairmanship shall not take effect until the annual board meeting of 2019 for the election of the treasurer and the vice chairman and shall not take effect until the annual board meeting of 2020 for the election of the chairman. It is also clarified that the disqualification set forth in this subsection does not apply to the election of the President as set forth below. A President shall be elected by two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors. He shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fellowship with full authority to implement, by any reasonable interpretation, the policy established by the Constitution and policy statements. He shall be authorized to take any action on behalf of the Fellowship not specifically prohibited by the Board of Directors. He shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors without voting privileges.
d. Executive Committee: The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Standing Committee Chairmen, and Chaplaincy Commission Chairman shall compose the Executive Committee. If required by law, the Executive Committee shall serve as Trustees. Both the retiring Chairman, who shall serve for one year, and the President, who shall serve while in office, shall serve on the Executive Committee ex-officio, without voting rights.
Section 2: Non-Voting Boards—Emeritus, Advisory, and Cooperating
a. Board Members Emeritus: Long term members of the Board of Directors may be appointed as non-voting Board Members Emeritus, to serve without expiration of term while they are members in good standing of the FBFI, or until resignation. Appointment shall be by the Board of Directors. They shall not be required to attend all meetings, and shall serve without voting privileges.
b. Advisory Board: Potential future board members who are members in good standing of an independent, fundamental, separate Baptist church, shall be elected by the Board of Directors to a three year term. At the end of the three year term, they shall be eligible for re-election for one additional term or nominated for the Board of Directors by unanimous consent of the Executive Committee. Advisory Board members shall serve without voting privileges.
c. Cooperating Board of State Representatives: As far as possible, there should be at least one state representative from each of the states in the United States, and one representative from each International Division for the purpose of promoting meetings and recruiting other like-minded persons into the fellowship. There should be Regional Directors, appointed from the Board of Directors, Emeritus or Advisory Boards, to coordinate the efforts of these State Representatives. Generally, Regional Directors shall be appointed from the Board of Directors, and shall meet with the State Representatives as a non-voting Cooperating Board of State Representatives during the Annual Fellowship.
Section 3: Committees
a. The Board of Directors shall approve Standing and Special Committees as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the Fellowship, and to serve as working groups for projects and policies. Their titles and duties shall be established by policy statements.
b. Committee Chairmen shall be nominated by the CEO for approval by the Board of Directors. Committee members may include non-voting board members. The Officers of the Board of Directors may serve as Committee Chairmen. Standing Committee Chairmen will serve on the Executive Committee.
Section 4: Chaplaincy Commission
a. The Board of Directors shall appoint the Chairman of the Chaplaincy Commission.
b. The CEO, with the consent of the Chaplaincy Commission shall serve as or appoint the Chaplaincy Endorser. The Commission shall meet regularly to approve Chaplaincy Candidates for Endorsement.
c. The Chaplaincy Commission shall function in accordance with current policy statements.
Section 5. Membership
a. The FBFI is a fellowship of individuals who agree without reservation with the Statement of Faith and purposes of the Fellowship. Although it is not an organization of churches or other ministry agencies, since the Bible teaches that all true believers are baptized into the body of Christ by the Holy Spirit, let it be determined that this fellowship shall seek fellowship with all believers of like mind and doctrine, and that we will abstain from fellowship with all that is ungodly, worldly, or otherwise contrary to the Word of God.
b. FBFI members who are pastors are encouraged to associate their churches with the FBFI chaplaincy endorsing agency for the exclusive purpose of endorsing chaplains.
c. Reception of members: All applicants for membership must give testimony of their agreement with and obedience to the Statement of Faith of the Fellowship by signature on the membership application form. They shall submit any membership fees determined by the Board of Directors along with necessary information for the annual directory. Members who fail to renew their membership in time for the production of the annual directory may be included for the following year at the discretion of the Board of Directors, but must pay any fees due or become inactive.
d. Discipline and Dismissal of Members: Members who persist in sin after the scriptural procedures found in Matthew 18:11-22 have been exercised by their local churches, or who by their persistent resistance to attempts to contact them make reconciliation impossible, or who are known to be out of fellowship with the Statement of Faith and purposes of the Fellowship, and will not alter their direction, shall be excluded by a majority action of the Board of Directors.
Article V – Meetings
There shall be an annual meeting of the Fellowship in June. Regional meetings shall also be held. Satellite meetings in states and areas are encouraged.
The Board of Directors shall conduct its annual meeting in conjunction with the Annual Fellowship in June. The Board of Directors shall meet for an annual work session in February. Attendance at both meetings is required for members of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board. Board Members Emeriti are encouraged to attend. Special meetings of the Board of Directors or Executive Committee may be called by the Chairman or President, providing adequate notice is given to all Board members required to attend, with the particulars of the meeting stated.
Quorum: Nine members shall constitute a quorum of the Board of Directors.
Rules of Order: All elections, duties of officers, and meetings of the Board of Directors and/or Executive Committee shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, except where this Constitution may specifically provide otherwise.
Article VI – Policy Statements
The procedures of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International not specifically stated or explained in this Constitution shall be included as policy statements, which shall be adopted or rescinded at any time by the action of a majority of the Board of Directors. Policy statements are binding on the President, other officers, chaplains endorsed by the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International and other persons when acting on behalf of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International until such policy statements are amended, rescinded or superseded.
The FBFI may also from time to time express its view on matters of importance to its members or to the cause of Christ in general by means of position statements.
Position statements may be adopted by action of a majority of the Board of Directors or of the membership. Position statements are non-binding, and they reflect the consensus of the Board of Directors (or of the membership, as the case may be) at the time of their adoption.
The Board may clarify which standing resolutions, or portions thereof, adopted under prior versions of this constitution shall be treated as position statements and which shall be treated as policy statements.
Article VII – Dissolution of Corporation and Liquidation of Property
In the event that the dissolution of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International should ever become necessary, the elected officers and active members remaining at the time of dissolution shall have full authority to enforce this provision.
All active members shall be notified, in writing, at least 30 days prior to a meeting called for dissolution of the corporation.
In the event of dissolution, the residual assets of the organization will be turned over to one or more churches or other religious organizations, which themselves are exempt as organizations described in Sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or corresponding sections of any prior or future Internal Revenue Code, for their religious purposes. No person associated with this corporation may derive benefit or gain from this assignment of assets.
In the event of dissolution, the elected leaders remaining, or an authorized group from within the remaining active membership, shall propose a worthy recipient to be approved by a majority vote of those who attend the meeting called for dissolution of the corporation. Should any ministry related to the Fellowship be able to continue as a separate corporation, it shall receive priority in this consideration.
Article VIII – Amendments
This Constitution may be amended by an affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the Board of Directors present and voting at the annual meeting. The Statement of Faith cannot be amended in any way that will change its meaning or adherence to the fundamentals of the faith. The addition of items to the statement of faith does not change its meaning or adherence to the fundamentals of the faith if such additional items (1) are plainly taught in the Scriptures, (2) are not inconsistent with the rest of the Statement of Faith, (3) have historically been believed by the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship, and (4) are of fundamental importance. No proposed amendment may be acted upon until due notice is given to each member of the Board of Directors.
Article IX – Adoption
This Constitution, adopted by at least a two-thirds majority vote of the board members present and voting at a duly called meeting of the Board of Directors in which a quorum was present on June 15, 2000, was revised and restated by at least a two-thirds majority vote of the board members present and voting at a duly called meeting of the Board of Directors in which a quorum was present on June 10, 2008. This Constitution supersedes any other Constitutions of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship. It is hereby understood and expressed that this Constitution is, in its totality, a complete substitution and replacement of any former articles or Constitution that may or may not have been formulated in full or in part by the Board of Directors of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship.
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Tom Brady stays calm after sub-par performance
HOWARD ULMAN
The shaking that Tom Brady felt was an earthquake, not the New England Patriots' season falling apart.
The hard-to-rattle quarterback was turning in early when the tremor centered in southern Maine struck at 7:12 p.m. on Tuesday. He said he was asleep soon after, catching up on his rest after returning Monday morning from the Patriots' stunning loss in Seattle.
The northern California native is used to earthquakes hitting the West Coast.
"The big one, '89. How could I forget that?" Brady said on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of that Bay Area 'quake. "But we don't get them back here. It's a pretty rare occurrence."
Just like a .500 record for the three-time Super Bowl champions. That's what the Patriots have now, their worst mark six games into a season since 2005.
But Brady remains confident that they will bounce back.
"I don't think six games defines a season," he said. "I think that what will define our season is what we do over the course of the next 10 weeks."
The Patriots dropped to 3-3 when they blew a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter and lost to the Seahawks 24-23 last Sunday. He threw two interceptions, one into the end zone, and was called for two intentional grounding penalties. The first came on the last play of the first half and required a 10-second runoff that cost the Patriots a shot at a field goal.
Brady said the chance to rebound from a subpar performance doesn't provide extra motivation — and neither does the opportunity to do it against the Patriots intense AFC rivals, the New York Jets, on Sunday.
"I would say the focus is always the same for me, to try to be consistent and dependable and to be a good leader for this team, and certainly go out and execute the plays," he said. "No one expects to go out there and not play their best, but we don't go 16-0 every year. So you're going to have to deal with some ups and downs and learning curves and not doing your best and finding some mental toughness to move on and go out there and play your best the next week."
The Patriots were 16-0 in 2007 then won two playoff games before their perfect season was ruined by a 17-14 Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants.
Last Sunday, Brady's performance was just one of the Patriots' problems. Their secondary gave up big plays, their pass rush was minimal and their running game unproductive.
But they try to ignore outside talk about all that.
"You've got to have that focus and I know we have it," wide receiver Deion Branch said. "I don't think we're sitting back worried about the negative talk about our team because we can only control what we can control. The media's going to say what they're going to say and we have to just worry about the Patriots."
All four AFC East teams are 3-3 — the Patriots, Jets, Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. On paper, the Patriots have the best team and should be favored to win the division.
But they've lacked consistency, winning their first game losing the next two, winning two more, then losing to the Seahawks.
Fans get excited then disappointed, over and over again.
"It's because we only play once a week and there's a lot to talk ... over the course of those seven days," Brady said. "I think it's important for us players not to ride the roller coaster of emotions that your family may have or your friends may have or the questions that we get.
"I think the important thing is to keep trying to improve and get better and focus on the opponent and not what's being said or what you hear. You just try to say, 'This is where we're at. This is what my coach thinks. This is what we're going to try to do and this is how we're going to try to win this game."'
The Patriots nearly won all six this season. The three losses were decided in the final minute with two losses by one point and one by two.
But a loss is a loss.
Might it be easier to follow that by playing a familiar team, like the Jets, who face the Patriots twice a year during the regular season?
"I don't know," left tackle Nate Solder said. "I'd rather not come off a loss, I guess."
Brady isn't sure it matters either.
"Every week the preparation is probably a little bit different based on the scheme you're playing," he said. "When you play a team you don't play very often, you try to get up to speed as quickly as you can and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
"Certainly (with) a team like the Jets, we know what they do well and we try to find ways to exploit the things that we don't think they do very well. We probably know these guys better than just about anybody."
The Patriots themselves are tough to figure out with their shaky defense and inability to take control with their strong offense late in the game.
One thing they do know is that they must keep their emotions in check, no matter if they're in the Super Bowl, as they were last season, or in the middle of the pack, as they are now.
"You just rely on your experience and you rely on your coaches and you try to convey the message to the younger players that we're not 0-6," Brady said. "There are other teams that are in worse positions than we are."
Just not as many as usual.


This ministry came about under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I can do nothing in my own power, but I can do all things through Jesus! (Philippians 4:13).
"Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins (John 3:16). I believe that you paid a price for my sins that I could not pay (Ephesians 2:8-9). I ask You to come into my life and forgive me of all my sins. I confess my sins before You this day. I denounce Satan and all his works. I confess Jesus as the Lord of my life (Romans 10:9-10). Thank You for saving me. I believe with my heart and I confess with my mouth that You rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3-5). I am saved and born again (Romans 6:4). Write my name in the Lamb's book of life (Revelation 3:5). I pray this prayer to the Father in the name of Jesus. Amen."


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Richard Siegmund Lindzen, né le , est un physicien américain, ancien professeur de météorologie au Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Travaux
Lindzen est connu pour son travail sur la dynamique de la moyenne atmosphère, les effets de marée atmosphérique et la photochimie de l'ozone. Il a publié plus de 200 articles et ouvrages scientifiques.

Il est l'un des principaux auteurs du chapitre 7, « Processus climatiques physiques et rétroactions », du troisième rapport d'évaluation du GIEC sur le changement climatique.

Il est un climatosceptique, dénonçant en 1996 l'« alarmisme » en matière de réchauffement climatique et un critique de ce qu'il affirme être des pressions politiques exercées sur les climatologues pour les conformer à ce qu'il appelle l'alarmisme climatique.

Point de vue climatosceptique

Selon un article du 30 avril 2012 du New York Times, . Il croit également que la diminution des cirrus tropicaux dans un monde plus chaud permettra à plus de rayonnement à ondes longues de s'échapper de l'atmosphère, contrecarrant le réchauffement et a offert plus de soutien à ces explications dans un article de 2009.

Prises de positions publiques

À partir de 1991, Richard Lindzen expriment ses points de vue auprès du Sénat américain sur sa compréhension de l'état actuel de la recherche sur le changement climatique, et ce à plusieurs reprises.

En 2001, il exhorte l'administration Bush à ne pas ratifier le Protocole de Kyoto. Dans une lettre au maire  de Newton dans le Massachusetts, il écrit qu'il pense que le protocole de Kyoto augmenterait le coût de l'électricité sans gain, désavantageant ainsi les États signataires.

En 2017, il envoie une pétition au président Donald Trump, demandant au président de retirer les États-Unis de la Convention des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques. La pétition contenait les noms de personnes se revendiquant comme , et appelait les États-Unis et d'autres nations à , à commencer par le dioxyde de carbone. Il a reçu une couverture médiatique considérable ; 22 professeurs du MIT alors en poste ou à la retraite ont rapidement publié une lettre ouverte adressée à Trump disant que la pétition de Lindzen ne représente pas leurs points de vue ni ceux de la grande majorité des autres climatologues.

Financements
The Guardian révèle en juin 2016 que Richard Lindzen a bénéficié de financements de la Peabody Energy, une entreprise importante du secteur du charbon, qui a financé plusieurs groupes contestant le consensus climatique.

Théories défendues et autres prises de positions
Il a émis en 2001 l'hypothèse de l'effet iris.

Il a pris d'autres positions non conventionnelles en affirmant que le cancer du poumon n'est que faiblement lié au tabagisme. Interrogé à ce sujet lors d'une interview dans le cadre d'un documentaire Australian Broadcasting Corporation, il déclare publiquement que si .

Notes et références

Références

Liens externes

Naissance en février 1940
Physicien américain
Climatologue américain
Météorologue américain
Controverses sur le réchauffement climatique
Étudiant de l'université Harvard
Climato-scepticisme
Physicien de l'atmosphère

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Q: Why variable is accessible only in template when passed by onLoad in ng-include? I am confuse about how angular scope works!!!
I am passing two variable to one template using ng-init and onLoad. Both variable value accessed from template but there is one controller which I have bound to that template. I am thinking why both variable prints its value from template but prints undefined (onLoad varibale) while accessing from controller.
Fiddle illustrating my problem jsFiddle
What I understand is, when we pass variable using ng-init, it creates that variable inside current scope but what for that variable which is passed by onLoad??
Please tell me how it exactly works.
Thank you.

A: Both variables are accessible to the second controller.
However (it looks like) the second controller is created before the onload expression is evaluated.  That being said if you'd like to access the scope variable you can do so through a watch (you probably want to be using watches rather than using the initial values of scope variables, anyway - what if your variable is the result of a promise?).
Here is an example that shows you can access the load from the second controller:
http://jsfiddle.net/rDP2t/3/

A: Because ng-init is evaluated by angular before the page is parsed by the browser. So the controller picks up the first value. The onload happens after this. So setting the value at onload is too late.

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Green Party London mayoral candidate Sian Berry has urged her backers to give their second preference votes to current mayor Ken Livingstone.
Mr Livingstone has said he will also give his second vote to Ms Berry, as they launch five joint "green" pledges.
Both say Tory candidate Boris Johnson "cannot be trusted" with green issues.
Mr Johnson said it was "arrogant" of the mayor to tell people "how to vote" and said he would be publishing his own environment manifesto soon.
If none of the candidates gets more than 50% of votes at the first count, all but the top two candidates are knocked out and their second preference votes shared out.
In the previous two London mayoral elections, Mr Livingstone had to go to the second round to secure victory.
Ms Berry's decision to ask her voters to back the mayor was approved at a meeting of Green Party members on Monday.
She said she "could not bear" the idea of Mr Johnson becoming mayor.
In a joint statement, she and Mr Livingstone accused the Conservative candidate of opposing the Kyoto Treaty and opposing plans for a £25 congestion charge for the least efficient cars.
"Tackling climate change and creating a fairer London must be at the top of any serious mayor's agenda," they said.
"London, with a committed mayor and Green Party representation on its assembly, has taken a global lead on environmental and social justice over the last eight years. Let's keep it that way."
They will launch five commitments later - the £25-a-day charge on "gas guzzlers", no reduction in the congestion charge zone, extending the low emission zone to cover lorries over 3.5 tonnes - and eventually vans - opposition to further airport expansion and a target of 50% of new homes to be affordable.
Mr Johnson has said he would "reform" the congestion charge, arguing congestion is worse now than it was when it was introduced - he argues the £25 charge is "a stick with which to beat motorists" and will hit families and small businesses.
But Mr Johnson said Mr Livingstone was "out of touch and arrogant" to think he could tell people how to vote.
"Londoners will make up their own minds based on the policies put forward by all candidates," he said.
"I have already published manifestos on crime, transport and housing and will be launching my environment manifesto shortly, which will include a number of fresh and innovative ideas for making the capital cleaner and greener. "
Mr Johnson said Mr Livingstone should publish some policies accusing him of running out of ideas and borrowing his own.
Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Brian Paddick said his party was committed to making London Europe's "greenest" capital.
"Anybody can exploit green issues for political purposes but the independent assessments of solutions to tackling climate change show the Liberal Democrats are the only party to have proposals that work," he said.
Earlier Mr Johnson said he would "name and shame" London boroughs which do not use powers to crack down on alcohol-fuelled violence.
He said violent offences were up since Mr Livingstone became mayor and drink was a factor in 40% of them.
"We need to tackle the problem at its core and get tough with bars and shops that break the rules," he said.
"We must make alcohol harder to buy for under-18s in order to tackle the problem of underage drinking and deal with alcohol related violence."
Meanwhile Electoral Commission chief executive Peter Wardle has disclosed the watchdog is investigating a form calling for donations to Mr Livingstone's campaign.
He told the Commons Justice Committee on Tuesday he was "looking into" claims the form gave the impression money was going to the mayor's campaign, when it was in fact going to the Labour Party.


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At the time of his appointment as the National University of Science & Technology (NUST) Vice-Chancellor, Prof M.E. Dlodlo was working as an Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town (UCT), and continues to serve as an Emeritus Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department of UCT, supervising PhD and Masters Students at the Institution. He was the inaugural Programme Convener of the Master of Engineering Degree Programme with a specialisation in Telecommunications, in the Electrical Engineering department at UCT. Prof Dlodlo also served as Assistant Dean for Internationalisation with an Afropolitan Agenda at UCT in the Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment (EBE), from January 2011 to December 2015. He joined the University of Cape Town as an Associate Professor, in the Electrical Engineering Department in January 2005.
Prof. Dlodlo was previously employed by NUST between May 1992 and December 2004, during which period he also served as Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology (FIT) from May 2002 for a two-year term. He joined NUST as a Lecturer, in 1992 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic Engineering within FIT, in 2000 . Prior to that, Prof Dlodlo also served as a Principal Lecturer and Head of the Electrical Craft Department at Bulawayo Polytechnic from 1983 to 1992.
Prof M.E. Dlodlo is an extensively published scholar and reseacher in the Telecommunications and Wireless Communication Systems, having also served in several Technical, Steering and Organizing Committees of distinguished and international conferences and workshops. He has produced at least (11) eleven well published PhDs, more than (30) thirty Masters and numerous other Engineering degreed and Technnical graduates both in Zimbabwe and South Africa, who have gone on to achieve Professorships, Directorships and Top Level Management positions in several and reputed institutions, companies and organisations.
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En el marco del hinduismo, el rey Indradiumna era el piadoso hijo del rey Sumati, del reino Pandia.
Su historia sucedió en el cuarto manwantara (hace muchos millones de años).

Leyenda

Según el Bhagavata Purana, Indradiumna se dedicaba a realizar cada mañana una adoración (con ofrenda de flores, incienso, agua, etc.) a su deidad del dios Vishnú.
En una ocasión fue visitado por el bráhmana Agastia.
Éste le dijo a un portero: «Dígale a Indradiumna que he venido a verlo».
Pero el rey consideró que no debía abandonar la adoración por la mitad, por lo que le dijo al portero: «Recibe al sabio con el mayor respeto, condúcelo a mi cámara y pídele que tome asiento. Yo iré enseguida».
El sabio esperaba que el propio rey saliera a darle la bienvenida.
Al ver acercarse al sirviente, se sintió insultado:
«Indradiumna, como no viniste a honrarme, en tu próxima vida nacerás como elefante».
Cuando el sabio se alejaba del palacio, Indradiumna terminó su adoración a Vishnú.
Corrió tras el maledicente y le imploró que lo perdonara.
Agastia entendió que el rey no era orgulloso, pero las maldiciones de los bráhmanas son como las flechas: una vez lanzadas no pueden ser devueltas.
Entonces Agastia le dijo al rey que sólo se redimiría de su pecado si era tocado por el propio dios Vishnú.

En la literatura religiosa bengalí, Agastia es tomado como un ejemplo de una persona resentida (artta) y de conciencia rígida (sankuchita-chétana).

Otra versión

Según otra versión, Indradiumna era rey de Tamila.
Indradiumna ya se había retirado de la vida civil, y se había retirado a Malaiachala, donde se dedicaba a realizar meditación y ayuno.
En una ocasión fue visitado por el bráhmana Agastia.
Como chatría (guerrero), Indradiumna se tendría que haber levantado y atendido al sabio, pero no lo hizo. El santo tomó esta falta de etiqueta como un insulto, así que maldijo al rey a convertirse en el elefante Gayendra ('rey de los elefantes', siendo gaya: 'elefante', e indra: 'rey').

El elefante Gayendra

En su vida siguiente el rey Indradiumna nació del vientre de una elefanta, como el elefante Gayendra ('rey de los elefantes', siendo gaya: 'elefante', e indra: 'rey').
Vivió muchos años como elefante.
Un día fue a beber agua a un lago cercano al monte Trikuta, el rey de las montañas.
Allí vivía un gandharva llamado Juju (Hūhū en inglés), que también había sido maldecido por el santo Devala.
En una ocasión el bello Juju estaba en el lago teniendo relaciones sexuales con las doncellas celestiales apsaras, y el brahmana Devala (que vivía a orillas del lago) los vio y se perturbó grandemente, por lo que maldijo a Juju a convertirse en un cocodrilo.

Cuando el elefante Gayendra entró al lago para beber —según otra versión, para tener relaciones sexuales con su harén de elefantas—, el cocodrilo Juju lo capturó por una pata y trató de matarlo.
Lucharon durante mil años.
Gayendra, lleno de dolor, y dándose cuenta de que nunca terminaría de ganarle a Juju, le oró al dios Vishnú y le ofreció un loto con su trompa.
Su oración es conocida como Gayendra stuti.
Visnú descendió, mató a Juju (que automáticamente se fundió en la refulgencia brahma yioti del dios) y redimió a Indradiumna de la maldición.
Inmediatamente Indradiumna murió y su alma adoptó una forma humana con cuatro brazos y fue llevada a Vaikuntha, la morada eterna de Vishnú.

Indradiumna en el Espasa

En el tomo 28 de la Enciclopedia Universal Ilustrada Europeo Americana (Espasa) (la cual se encuentra en el dominio público porque
su copyright es anterior a 1929) aparece Indradiumna con el nombre de Indratuima. Lo define así: 'rajá indio inmortalizado por la tradición, que le atribuye numerosos hechos sobrehumanos.

Durante un largo tiempo, Pradyapati [sic, por Prayapati] Agastia le tuvo convertido en elefante, no recobrando su primitiva forma hasta después de haber pasado por diversas tribulaciones.

Su leyenda, recitada cada día por una boca piadosa, tiene la propiedad de hacer obtener el perdón de todos los pecados.

Otro Indradiumna

Existe una leyenda en la India acerca de la creación de las deidades de Yaganat (Krishná), que se encuentran en el templo de Jagannatha Puri (siglo XIII, estado de Orisa)— que involucra a otro rey Indradiumna.

Notas

Bibliografía

Mason Williams, George: Handbook of Hindu Mythology. ABC-CLIO, 2003. ISBN 1576071065, 9781576071069.

Enlaces externos

Krsna.org (la misma leyenda, contada por un religioso hindú llamado Mahamandaleshwar Mahant Sri Krsna Balaram Swamiji).

Mitología hinduista
Reyes mitológicos


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Patty Kennedy-Green visits Heritage Farm for Hog Talk. Derek Dvorak checks in at Family Fun Night at The Sport Center. Finally, Beth Waller stops by the studio to talk with Tony about Schaumburg Idol and Schaumburg Insider.
Patty Kennedy-Green stops by Heritage Farm for Hog Talk.
Derek Dvorak checks in at The Sport Center for Family Fun Night.
Beth Waller stops by the studio to talk with Tony about Schaumburg Idol and Schaumburg Insider.


The extinction crisis continues apace. The latest release of the IUCN Red List confirms that 21% of all known mammals, 30% of all known amphibians, 12 per cent of all known birds and 32% of all known gymnosperms (conifers and cycads) are threatened with extinction.
Learn more about this update on the IUCN Red List website.


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Thank You, Next!
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The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
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Peril in Paris
It's 1911, and the young detectives of Taylor & Rose are turning their talents to espionage. On a case for the mysterious Secret Service Bureau, the daring Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lilian Rose must leave London for the boulevards and grand hotels of Paris.
The Hotel Where We Met
There's a very particular reason why Chloe Sinclair has not met her Mr Right - he doesn't exist. And the reason he doesn't exist is because the right couples in history did not get together. It now falls to Chloe to travel back in time to matchmake like her love life depended on it.... Each of Chloe's trips revolves around the iconic Hotel Del Coronado - part historic landmark, part Californian fairy tale. Here she experiences the Victorian era, the Roaring '20s, the fabulous '50s and the '80s karaoke party of your dreams!
No, We Can't Be Friends
He was perfect. Denim blue eyes, a dazzling smile. And he hadn't sent me a picture of his junk. Which is about as rare, these days, as a dodo. When Sloane met Myles, everything fell into place. He loved a martini almost as much as she did, shared her passion for four-cheese pizzas, and made her laugh harder than any episode of Friends. She'd found 'The One' at last, and she could finally delete Tinder, forgetting all those waste-of-space men she'd never have to date again. But then she finds out that Myles has a secret. A very big one.
Spirit Ascendancy
Von: E.E. Holmes
In the wake of their terrifying escape from Fairhaven Hall, sisters Jess and Hannah Ballard find themselves on the run, pursued by the two most powerful groups in the history of the spirit world. On one side, the Durupinen, determined to capture the girls and prevent their role in an ancient prophecy that promises to destroy them and unleash the spirit hordes on the earth. On the other side, the Necromancers, ancient enemies of the Durupinen, hell-bent on bringing the same prophecy to fruition. When the girls are betrayed and one of them falls into the Necromancers' hands, both face decisions with cataclysmic consequences.
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Spirit Prophecy
Two sisters, haunted by more than their past... Just weeks after discovering each other's existence, Jess and Hannah Ballard arrive at Fairhaven Hall, where they will learn the clandestine ways of the Durupinen, an ancient sect of women who control the Gateways between the worlds of the living and the dead. Though they are considered outcasts by most of their classmates, Jess and Hannah are determined to learn what they can to fulfill their responsibility to the many ghosts that haunt them. But danger, it seems, has followed them as closely as a shadow to their new home.
Churchill's Secret Messenger
Von: Alan Hlad
London, 1941: In a cramped bunker in Winston Churchill's Cabinet War Rooms, underneath Westminster's Treasury building, civilian women huddle at desks, typing up confidential documents and reports. Since her parents were killed in a bombing raid, Rose Teasdale has spent more hours than usual in Room 60, working double shifts, growing accustomed to the burnt scent of the Prime Minister's cigars permeating the stale air.
It's Not You It's Him
It's been 10 days, two hours and 43 minutes since Tansy got dumped. Two heartbreaking weeks since Renzo, who made her weak at the knees and dizzy with excitement, found out Tansy's secret - and ended it on the spot. Since then, she's spent every evening scrolling through their old photos, drunk texted him 26 times (he stopped reading after five), and lost count of how many packets of Kleenex she's cried her way through. But while she's busy pretending, Tansy's plan is thrown a major curveball.
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The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth
Wonder at the puzzling disappearance of the Jewelled Moth! Marvel as our heroines, Sophie and Lil, don cunning disguises, mingle in high society and munch many cucumber sandwiches to solve this curious case! Applaud their bravery as they follow a trail of terrible secrets that leads straight to London's most dangerous criminal mastermind, and could put their own lives at risk too....
All the Lives We Ever Lived
Von: Katharine Smyth
Katharine Smyth was a student when she first read Virginia Woolf's modernist masterpiece To the Lighthouse in the comfort of an English sitting room, and in the companionable silence she shared with her father. After his death - a calamity that claimed her favourite person - she returned to that beloved novel as a way of understanding her own grief. Smyth's story moves between the New England of her childhood and Woolf's Cornish shores and Bloomsbury squares, exploring universal questions about family, loss and homecoming.
The Midnight Peacock
The Sinclair's Mysteries, Book 4
The festive season has come to Sinclair's, and Sophie and Lil are spending the holidays at snowy Winter Hall. But it turns out that this is no ordinary house party.... As sinister secrets come to light, our intrepid heroines find themselves faced with a more baffling mystery than ever before! With the help of their friends, can they uncover the truth in time to foil a truly diabolical plot? Or will Mr Sinclair's New Year's Eve Midnight Peacock Ball spell disaster for the dauntless young detectives?
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Some posts from Jessica have given me the courage to share some difficult stories with you. There are two instances in particular that stand out in my mind as life changing. While both were terrible experiences, I learned something important from both of them, even if it took me a while to get to that point.
I debated sharing this story with you. It is something that very few people know about me. It was something that I avoided discussing for some time because I felt like it might reveal some kind of flaw in myself or my own judgment. However, the more that time passes, the more I realize that there is no way that I could have predicted or prevented the series of events. . .
D and I were so happy together. He and I had known each other for the better part of our lives and had shared so many things together. He had proposed with a beautiful ring and a poem about strings. . . the strings attached to his heart. It was all very romantic. I was also honored to wear his grandmother's engagement ring. There were two engagement rings from D on my finger. We were happy to share the news with our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
We had just found the most adorable house in Roland Park and planned to write an offer for it. Things were looking bright for our future together.
D and I had a fantastic time at our ballroom dance class. I kept thinking to myself how good we are getting at the waltz and that we truly moved so well as a couple. I'm envisioning us being the envy of all of the other couples at charity events. . .
D is sick. He told me that he is feeling so badly that he isn't going in to work. He does not sound terrible, but I noticed something strange in his voice. I sent him lots of well wishes and was close to taking chicken soup to his house.
I couldn't get in touch with D all day. His phone went straight to voice mail and no one answered at home or work. I was hoping that he was resting at home and getting over what ever little stomach bug had caught him. Little did I know what had really "caught him."
A friend, J, and I talked about plans for the evening and I mentioned to her that I couldn't get in touch with D. I asked if she would try to locate him since her boyfriend lived just around the corner from D and that if she could and he was feeling up to it, that we could do something later that evening.
J did make contact with D. The conversation went a little bit like this. . .
J: Hi D, what are you doing?
D: I'm at the Mt. Washington Tavern with my WIFE.
J: C'mon D, don't be silly! What are you doing? Do you and Bethany want to do something later?
D: No, seriously, J, I'm with my wife.
Two minutes later J gets a text message from D with the hand of a female wearing a ring.
He really was with his wife, and it wasn't me.
I couldn't believe it, but the hand and ring didn't lie. D's mother and I got along and I was in such disbelief that I called her. Probably not my finest moment, but I attribute my actions to being in shock. Talk about shock. . . His mother had no idea that her only son was now married to the woman she had described with colorful language. She told me that it had to be a mistake and that she would get to the bottom of it. Ten minutes later, we spoke again and she confirmed what I already knew was true. He had gotten married to another woman at 3:50 p.m. at the Baltimore County Courthouse without the knowledge of his parents, closest friends, and, oh that's right, his fiancee.
It was something out of a book or movie. These things never happen in real life. It was one of the rainiest nights I can remember. One of the most vivid images from that night is the rain streaming down the windows. I just sat by the windows and watched the rain; in disbelief about what had just happened.
I cried. A lot. I kept replaying the events in my mind and wondered what had happened. I doubted myself.
A week later, I went to return his grandmother's ring to her in person. We both cried. She is a lovely woman and I truly miss her and his entire family. It was a real sense of loss for me. His mother and I still exchange Christmas cards and I think of his family often.
But as a friend told me, I "dodged a bullet."
Once I asked a friend Holly if she thought that people could change and she sent me a quote from Maya Angelou. Later, my friend Sandy posted the same quote.
Maya Angelou: "The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them."
D showed me and his friends who he really was. He chose to get married in secret at a courthouse just before it closed. He chose to ignore my phone calls. He decided not to share whatever was happening in his life with me. Whatever the circumstances were, he showed a lack of character in his actions and behaved like a sneaky coward. I forgive D for what he did even though I don't understand it; but I cannot ever forget it.
Life constantly moves forward and it is important to learn through every life experience, no matter how easy or difficult it may be.
It feels good to write my story. It's a very healing, cleansing feeling.
Thank you for sharing your story and I really can't take any of the credit.
My posts are pieces of chapters from my memoir of my privileged childhood... how on earth can I publish a book if I can't publish honest writing on my blog?
You have all not become a just sounding board, but as we discussed last night, we have developed a rich and strong bond that is lovely and special... Doesn't it feel good to share?
I am proud of you and I thank you for sharing such a painful time in your life.
Ps. Hoping that N is feeling better and that her getting sick was just some weird fluke!
I'm proud of you for posting this, what a difficult thing. In the end, it had to have worked out as God had planned!
No flaw in you! You were too good for him!
You know what? We all have crazy things that help us grow! I had a similar experience with a guy who I thought was perfectly normal, and then he turned out to be a closic alcoholic who hid it from me. Thank Goodness I saw his true colors!
My heart aches for you, but yes, as you say you "dodged" a bullet. You are a good person and I know it took strength for you to post this. Thank you for sharing your story, not for us, but for you!
OMG! That is insane! Did you ever find out why he ran off to marry someone else?
I had a few of these kind of events in my 20's...tho they were already married when they met me and I had no idea! I was flypaper for married men between 1996 and 1999! So annoying when the truth comes out.
Bethany, thank you for sharing your story. You are a wonderful lady and way too good for him.
XOXOX Thanks for sharing your story as hard as it may be. I know how cleansing it feels to tell a story, I've had to do the same. It's true that you've now seen the true colors and have dodged a bullet- for that you can always be grateful.
We all have stories to tell and anyone that says they don't is lying. Thank you for sharing this. You are so strong and brave and all things truly happen for a reason. Think of how different your life could have been.
Thank you for sharing a difficult story with us. You did "dodge a bullet" but at the time I'm sure it felt like anything but that.
You have every right to hold you head up high on this one. For us decent people in the world it is hard to imagine why someone would do that to another.
Amazing isn't it how time heals our perspective.
Hey Darlin' - First and foremost remember that you never have to worry about telling us anything you need to. As Molly said - everyone has a story of some kind. I am so glad you shared this with us. Rejection is God's Protection. Period. So, you are blessed!
So very proud of you for having the courage to open yourself to the world like that. You are stronger than you think. Just look at the amazing life you have now and thank God, even for the troubled times.
Oh My God! Bethany. He sure showed you who he was. Saying it out loud, sharing it with the world=you are free of that demon. Welcome back. We love you!
This had to be so hard to post, but thank you for sharing it. What courage that must have taken! At the time I am sure it was difficult, but it has all worked out just as should. You are very blessed and we are blessed to know you!
And thank you for sharing your post today. Aren't you glad you got that off your chest?
Yes, I've only read about stuff like this...never thought it actually happens! I'm so sorry for your pain and although you do not mention how long ago this was, I hope you have healed. I agree with everyone's kind words.
I agree with PoshMomma. So many times, when I look back, I've been so thankful that I haven't ended up where I thought I wanted to be.
I'm so sorry to hear that you went through such a painful experience. There definitely was a better way for this guy to handle the situation. Even if he had screwed up, you deserved the truth from him.
I do hope you know that your readers would never think you had bad judgemet as a result of your sharing this. One of the greatest gifts that comes with love, is trust. That includes not second guessing the person we love. It means believing in them. If they choose to betray that trust it is no reflection on us.
PS...love the Maya A. quote!
What courage it took for you to share this story! Thank you. My dear YOU are not flawed!!! Life gives us lessons, and we are to learn from them, and grow. You're blessed to have good friends to help you through such a tragic time. I've learned through lessons of my own that Maya's quote is true. Unfortunately, sometimes it has taken hind site to realize it.
Thank you for being so vulnerable. I love that MA qoute--it is so true.
"D" must stand for DISASTER. I don't know him, but can virtually guarantee he is making his wife's life an absolute misery. It's who he is and what he knows.
I hope your catharsis is liberating and leaves you exhilarated.
Maya Angelou again: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
I am copying Brendan by adding that D could also stand for Disappointing and Devastating and Disgusting.
You are a strong woman Betheny... Opening up is cathartic, isn't it?!?! Many of my dear college friends know my story. There were about 12 of us on the beach and it was the September after I had finally left my ex-husband. It was a true cry fest for all of us, but I felt so good after sharing. Perhaps soon I can share with all of you too.
You are courageous to write this post! I may not know you but I feel terible you had to go through that. I agree you "dodged a bullet".You do deserve the best!
What a horrible ordeal, and I can only imagine the heartbreak and betrayal you felt when this happened. You truly are an amazing woman who is extremely strong and beautiful inside and out. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason, and looking back you can thank God that you did not spend a lifetime with such a man. Big hugs!
It takes a lot of courage to share a story like this and I admire you for doing so. What doesn't break us makes us stronger and this has obviously made you a stronger person.
You definitely dodged a bullet! Thank you for sharing.


With 16 grams of fiber and plenty of protein, this salad will keep you satisfied.
1. In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until water has absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Stir in scallion greens and 1/4 tsp. salt.
2. In a small skillet, toast pumpkin seeds with a pinch each of chili powder and salt over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until seeds begin popping and become fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
3. Combine mango, 4 Tbsp. lime juice, 2 Tbsp. oil, cilantro and a generous pinch of salt. Toss black beans with cumin and remaining 1 tsp. oil. Stir together avocado and remaining 1 Tbsp. lime juice.
4. Divide salad ingredients evenly between 2 1-quart-capacity containers, arranging mango salsa, quinoa, black beans, red pepper, avocado, corn and pumpkin seeds in both. Cover containers. Salads will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2 days. Let containers sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving. Shake container before eating to distribute ingredients.


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IPL 9 Preview - Match 51 - GL vs KKR.
The last time these two sides came across each other, Gujarat Lions had the better of Kolkata Knight Riders. Shakib Al Hasan and Yusuf Pathan might have scored unbeaten half-centuries but their efforts were unable to cover the failure of the top four batsmen. Only ten days might have passed after that match, but the vehemence of the tournament does not allow any team to be complacent now.
Gujarat Lions was the No. 1 team for the most part of the first half of IPL 9. From six wins in the first seven matches to four defeats in the next five, Lions' campaign has definitely faced some repercussions. They are now at the fifth position. A win in the penultimate match would release the pressure on them before the last match.
They have been bolstered by the return of their captain, Suresh Raina, who was on a paternity leave. The rest of the squad will more or less remain the same. What Raina would be asking from his players would be to replicate on their performance of the past. The team's strength lied in the way the openers batted in the powerplay overs. Half the match was won with the way Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum took charge against the opposition from ball one. That kind of a start is somehow missing now. Raina himself will be looking to improve his numbers in this season. His 286 runs in 11 matches have come at an average of 26.00. He is yet to play a match-winning knock for his team in this season. Such a knock in this match might take his team to the play-offs.
Raina's return will boost the Lions.
Dinesh Karthik has come good for the Lions on many occasions in this season. He has been their 'Go-to' man during a crisis. Aaron Finch has been the highest run-scorer for his team. The 29-year old dynamic Australian batsman has 313 runs in nine matches under his name at an average of 52.16 and a strike rate of 132.62. One move that can prove beneficial for the Lions is promoting Finch at No. 4 or even at No. 3. With the kind of form he is in, No. 5 is way too lower.
Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja will continue with their dual roles. The bowling attack looks settled with Praveen Kumar and Dhawal Kulkarni maintaining impressive economy rates. Shivil Kaushik might have to make way for Shadab Jakati.
The first thing that comes to mind with respect to Kolkata Knight Riders is that their highest wicket-taker, Andre Russell, will not feature in this match. Russell has been an active participant for Knight Riders in all the three departments and to fill such a void at this crucial juncture of a tourney can be difficult for the captain. Talking of the captain, who is also their highest run-scorer, the management would be desiring of another responsible innings from Gautam Gambhir at the top of the order. Knight Riders' top order has always looked sorted out. Robin Uthappa and Manish Pandey have been tried and tested faces in the IPL.
With an average of 90.33 and a strike rate of 157.55, Yusuf Pathan has looked dangerous than ever in this season. He has shown signs of his best at pivotal stages of the tournament in the past seasons, this match might well be another of those for him. Shakib Al Hasan is yet to reach his best in this season but that is mostly because of the limited chances been given to him.
Sunil Narine only has seven wickets in eight matches under his belt but his economy rate of 6.94 stands for him. Gambhir would want him to continue with the containing role. Piyush Chawla has been their second-best bowler after Russell in this season, With Russell unavailable for this match, the management will have to look for someone who can bowl in the powerplay. One such option can be Umesh Yadav. The 28-year old right-arm fast-medium bowler has 10 wickets in nine matches in this IPL at an average of 23.40. He can replace Ankit Rajpoot in the playing eleven. They can also think of including Shaun Tait for Morne Morkel.
Piyush Chawla will hold the key for KKR against McCullum, Smith and Finch.
But the biggest replacement is yet to be talked about. Who will replace Andre Russell? Some might call Jason Holder as an eye for an eye replacement for Russell, but in my opinion, one out of Chris Lynn or Colin Munro should be included in order to strengthen the batting order. Considering Gujarat's line-up, KKR should be ready to chase a big total with a strong batting unit. If batting first, they should aim nothing less than 180 because the wicket will favor the batsmen in the second innings as well. As far as the overs, which would have been bowled by Russell are concerned, Gambhir can bowl 2-3 of them from Yusuf Pathan as well.
Any team with Brendon McCullum in it looks a different side when he gets going. With 267 runs in 12 matches, he is due on a Typical-McCullum-Style knock.
In Russell's absence, Shakib Al Hasan will have to up the ante with both the bat and the bowl. He is someone who can make a difference with his all-round abilities.
Both the teams have played 12 matches, won seven each and lost five each. A victory for any one of them will land them in the Top 2 alongside Sun Risers Hyderabad.
Preview - WI vs IND - 1st ODI.
The last time India toured West Indies for a bilateral ODI series was in 2011. Subramaniam Badrinath, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar and Munaf Patel were a part of the Indian squad in that series. Talking about the hosts, among the current team, only Devendra Bishoo was a part of the squad that faced India in 2011. Both the teams have faced each other 116 times in ODIs, with West Indies winning 60 matches and India 53.Out of the 28 matches that both of these teams have played in the past 10 years, 18 have been won by India and seven by West Indies. The numbers throw light on West Indies' domination in the past and their lacklustre performance in the recent times. In what will be India's first series post the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, the management would be eager to try the two fresh faces, which have been named in the ODI squad. Having not been a part of the Champions Trophy, West Indies would want to resurrect their campaign at the highest level. They had hosted Afghanistan for…
Preview | Rajasthan Royals | IPL 2018
The champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals are all set to make a comeback into the most opulent cricket league in the world after a two-year gap.
After an astounding first season, the franchise dropped down to the sixth position in the points table in 2009. The next three years saw them wandering at the seventh, sixth and seventh position in the points table. In 2013, they failed to get past Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier. Royals dropped down to the fifth position in 2014. RCB knocked them out in the eliminator in the following year.
Upon their comeback, the franchise would be hoping for a performance which at least takes them through to the knockouts. Since 2008, Rajasthan Royals have been known for their investment in the youth. Despite a two-year gap, they have stuck to their strategy of believing in the youth, something which is apparent from looking at their squad on paper.
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Franchises must buy more local players
The much-anticipated IPL auction of this year is just a handful of days away from the real world now. It will be that time of the year when the soi-disant demigods of the game will be up for sale. The celebrated names on the cricket field will be hawked across the eight franchises and depending upon their needs, demands and budget, these franchises will build a team by luxuriating in some money-spinning deals.
The reason why this year's auction is a hot topic is because it is going to be a mega auction which will see a significant revamp in the structure of almost all teams. The two-day auction is likely to be a witness to numerous startling decisions. The Indian Premier League is at a level now where a lot of things have to be kept in mind before taking a decision for there are other facets involved which are far away from the competition between the bat and the ball. A commercialised event, as it has been for some years, a lot of pondering goes behind the development of the brand …
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Amazon to Invest in Self-Driving Forklifts
There has been much written in the past about self-driving cars and how these may be the future when it comes to life on the roads however, it would appear that self-driving forklifts aren't too far away either.
It has been announced that over the next seven years, Amazon is looking at investing in a warehouse robotic firm namely Balyo, a French company, developing technology for self-driving forklifts.
As warehouses become ever more popular the technology required, including forklifts, is also on the rise and therefore there is belief that warehouse automation is the future when it comes to cutting costs but speeding up distribution.
It is suggested that Amazon will invest and receive as much as a third stake in Balyo which will result in Amazon receiving free stock warrants. This investment will then see Amazon invested in a whopping 29% of Balyo's capital which is can exercise depending on orders of Balyo's products.
The technology produced by Balyo, are navigation systems which enable forklifts to become self-driving vehicles which would in turn produce an estimated revenue of more than 23.3 million Euros.
It is a bold step for Amazon and hopefully will result in big steps forward in both the Forklift and the Warehouse Industry creating a fantastic sector to be involved in.
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Down the hushed hallways of the Carter-Harrison Research Building, home to the Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research, lies a hive of research activity. In lab after lab, dedicated researchers—ranging from undergraduates and graduate fellows to post-docs and senior faculty members—passionately search for new ways to treat and cure disease.
One of those researchers is assistant professor Ileana Mauldin, who focuses on immunotherapy, ways of training the body's immune cells to fight cancer. Mauldin embraced this work as a post-doc, working as a Rebecca Clary Harris, MD Memorial Fellow in the lab of Craig Slingluff (Col '80, Med '84), a surgeon, researcher, and UVA professor. The fellowship honors Dr. Rebecca Clary Harris, who was also a cancer researcher and colleague of Dr. Slingluff's.
UVA is a national leader in cancer immunotherapy—pursuing both drug-based and cell-based approaches to stimulate the immune system to fight cancer. Recently, Drs. Larry Lum and Trey Lee joined the faculty to broaden the scope of this research with alternative approaches to reprogramming immune cells. Their work complements the longstanding drug-based research in the Slingluff lab, where Mauldin works to improve immune cell (T cell) infiltration of tumors. It's like training T cells to be microscopic super heroes. Once they infiltrate the tumor, the cells can kill and clear tumor cells. "What's fascinating is that you can train your immune cells to do almost anything—fight bacteria, viruses, and cancer," she said.
Every battle requires a strategy, and the strategy behind Mauldin's research is vaccinating patients to induce T-cell responses and then providing immune therapies—which can promote tumor clearance and improve patient survival. Once an initial immune response is established, specialized killer T cells should be able to recognize and destroy tumor cells in vaccinated patients.
On a typical day, Mauldin conducts experiments, analyzes the data, makes adjustments, and repeats the process. She's using a state-of-the-art system that employs a seven-color staining technique to help visualize and identify biomarkers in tumors. These colorful markers may hold the key to improving immune cell presence in tumors lacking beneficial cancer-killing immune cells. They may also help identify which therapies work best for certain types of tumors.
Mauldin earned her Ph.D. from UVA's Graduate School of Arts & Sciences in 2012, and, thanks to the Clary Harris Fellowship, has worked in Slingluff's lab, the UVA Cancer Center's Human Immune Therapy Center (HITC), since 2014. Clary Harris Fellowship funding helps to foster interest and build research strengths in UVA post docs, encouraging the most talented individuals to stay on at UVA to pursue their work. It supports both clinical and translational research fellowships for graduate students or fellows in the Center.
Dr. Harris's enthusiasm for providing excellence in clinical care and her passion for conducting innovative research are well known to Mauldin. "I was fortunate to meet her family. We presented them with a binder of our research papers." This work included 17 papers—all published by researchers who have been supported by the Rebecca Clary Harris Fellowship.
Dr. Harris's spirit of inquiry and provision of excellent care is carried on in Mauldin's work.
For Mauldin, one of the best things about working at the center is the opportunity to test research discoveries directly in clinical trials. "You can really impact patients' lives dramatically—sometimes immediately," she said.