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Q: how to interpret the result of regression model which has some categorical predictors? I want to use linear regression to predict a continuous int variable using some continuous int predictors and some categorical predictors.The categorical column is not ordered.Consider toy data as:
a <- sample(1000:10000000,60 , replace = T)
b <- sample(1:90 , 60 , replace = T)
c <- c("a#" , "b$" , "c*" ,"d@")
c <- rep(c,15)
d <- sample(1000000:10000000 , 60 , replace = T)
data1 <- as.data.frame(a,b,c,d)
head(data1)

#I want column a , b , d to be numeric,I don't know why they are'nt so:
data1$a <- as.numeric(data1$a)
data1$b <- as.numeric(data1$b)
data1$d <- as.numeric(data1$d)

#since predictor c is categorical i use factor()
myformula <- d ~ a + b + factor(c)

data1.glm <- glm(myformula , family = gaussian("identity") , data=data1)

summary(data1.glm)

Call:
glm(formula = myformula, family = gaussian("identity"), data = data1)

Deviance Residuals:
 Min       1Q   Median       3Q      Max
-30.150  -11.637   -0.127   13.564   35.662

 Coefficients:
        Estimate Std. Error t value Pr(>|t|)
 (Intercept) 24.17925    7.91775   3.054   0.0035 **
  a            0.16155    0.13370   1.208   0.2322
  b            0.09038    0.20147   0.449   0.6555
  factor(c)b$ -8.09679    6.78098  -1.194   0.2377
  factor(c)c*  3.16806    6.36775   0.498   0.6208
  factor(c)d@  2.12224    6.75855   0.314   0.7547
  ---
  Signif. codes:  0 '***' 0.001 '**' 0.01 '*' 0.05 '.' 0.1 ' ' 1

  (Dispersion parameter for gaussian family taken to be 302.7604)

  Null deviance: 17995  on 59  degrees of freedom
  Residual deviance: 16349  on 54  degrees of freedom
  AIC: 520.73

  Number of Fisher Scoring iterations: 2

I have some questions regardless of the P_Value amount(It's a toy data not my exact data)
1)Have I Done the regression correctly?
2)I can't find the coefficient for a# level in c column. even with the code bellow:
  View(as.data.frame(data1.glm$coefficients))

3)What do the coefficients for categorical predictor exactly mean?I mean if i want to check the response(d column) when (a ,b, c) are respectively (20,2, b$) ,Is it correct to use the code bellow ?
 x <- 20*.16154566 + 24.17924999 + 2*.09037666 - 8.09679131

A: I am writing in answer section as I don't have privilege to comment. Since the dimensions differ if data1 <- as.data.frame(a,b,c,d) is used, the data1 isn't actually being created in the first place. So better use data1 <- data.frame(a,b,c,d) and no need to convert c variable as a factor again since it's created as a factor variable already. And about interpretation of coefficients (what for you actually posted this question) TEG has already referred a link.


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From a cultural viewpoint one might say that we are on the edge of an apocalypse: coherent meaning is fading into subjective vagueness, boundaries separating art from what it is not are distant history and one of the last universally acknowledged values seems to be the profit margin. One of the profound characteristics of our time is the escalation of superficiality – technological evolution has created a schizophrenic vacuum inside the human mind with an infinite flow of information that is void of any value. Discussions regarding the sacredness of human experience are deemed rather heretically outmoded and are thus subtly diminished by a postmodern mixture of neoliberal survival of the fittest and narcissistic irony. Moreover - in a post-truth society the penalization of dissidents is executed more delicately then ever before - on digital pyres with a single click.
To create a conscious change within the present, both on an individual level and in a broader collective realm, it is beneficial to thoroughly study the past which in turn correlates directly with an often disregarded human need for a meaningful existence. Bearing that in mind, theatre might serve as an effective platform for dialogue between the past and the present. The roots of this cultural phenomenon date back to prehistoric times, to the sources and origins of sacred rites and ceremonies which, throughout thousands of years, have gradually grown into the complex cultural performances that we are a part of today. Just as a good work of art is characterized by different layers of meaning, a play worth seeing could be described as having a strong, root-level connection with the richness of its cultural heritage, while contemporary relevance is linked to the transparency and (two-way) permeability of the fourth wall, and the quality of inner climate is determined predominantly by the troupe's ability to function as a miniature ecosystem. In case of such beneficial concurrences, the crème de la crème emerging from such a solid foundation could be a true spectacle worthy of our time and attention.


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Eligible for Employment
Mark L. Johnson / December 2018
The construction industry faces labor shortages in most parts of the country. As a result, many wall and ceiling companies are turning away work, not seeing enough qualified job applicants available for hire in order to take on additional projects.
"What we're getting are people who have been passed around by others, people who have not met the production goals, work quality or work ethics of what we need," says Craig Daley, president at Daley's Drywall & Taping, Inc., Campbell, Calif. "This has put pressure on hiring."
With 8 million undocumented foreign-born workers in the country, we have an available supply of labor exists to help meet demand. What do you think?
44 Million Immigrants
We are used to having foreigners living among us. The United States has 44 million immigrants, more than any other nation. One of every seven people living in the United States was born elsewhere.
But, they're not foreigners anymore. Nearly 34 million are either legal permanent residents (with green cards) or U.S. citizens. Of the people you work with, one of every five, on average, is foreign-born, and most are properly documented. And, according to Pew Research Center, Americans support more immigrants receiving legal status. (See the article on immigration on page 34.)
So, we have a market demand and an available labor supply. But instead of having thoughtful conversation on the topics, we have rhetoric. My sources say that both Democrats and Republicans are afraid that by acting on immigration, they could upset their constituents and lose upcoming elections.
"[The politicians] are stagnant in this area," Daley says. "It doesn't seem to be on the top of their list of things to do. Nobody wants to take nationwide control of the issue."
Recent Actions
President Donald Trump has taken control of some aspects of immigration. His administration has stepped up the number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-9 audits, which have detained and deported workers. He has repealed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, revoked Temporary Protected Status and said he will sign an executive order ending birthright citizenry.
In October, he dispatched more than 5,000 troops to the Mexico border, where the media showed soldiers installing razor wire fences ahead of the arrival of a caravan of 3,500 Central American refugees traveling on foot.
These actions don't benefit wall and ceiling construction.
"Every time they do an ICE audit, they take away employees who may not be here legally, but who pay taxes, and force them into the underground economy to work for a labor broker," says Stan Marek, CEO at Marek in Houston.
I understand that solving the labor shortage and the immigration problem are not priorities for all. Not every corner of construction has trouble finding workers.
"The labor shortage in the northeast isn't a problem right now for the exterior industry," says Dominick P. Baruffi II, president and CEO at Jersey Panel Corporation and executive director at Sto Panel Technology. "But future projections are following the national trend, which is concerning."
But I think these issues will hit home sooner or later.
"We boast that our workforce is all in-house—no labor subs or pieceworkers," says Rob Aird, president of Robert A. Aird, Inc., Frederick, Md. "We'd like to hold to that, but it's a strain, and we've had to use some labor subs of late."
The situation is interesting in Houston, which has a booming construction economy. Of the 304,000 construction workers in that city, 72,000 are unauthorized immigrant workers, says the Migration Policy Institute.
Will the government officially allow undocumented immigrants to work?
Two Problems Solved
Our industry wants to preserve jobs for American workers. Wall and ceiling firms want to build quality structures, and when demand is great, use foreign-born workers in a pinch.
Demand is great right now, and a supply of labor is right there in front of us. Can the government find a legal solution to allow unauthorized workers to be added to our payrolls, trained and put on the job site? If the government can solve the immigration problem, it might also solve the labor shortage. It could solve both in one fell swoop.
Mark L. Johnson is an industry writer and marketing communications consultant. Reach him at @markjohnsoncomm, and at linkedin.com/in/markjohnsoncommunications.
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It's always a struggle to make plans for New Year's Eve. People are often torn between heading out on the town, throwing a gaff party or just winding down with the family after a busy festive season.
If you're thinking of plumping for one of the above options, you're missing out on the real meaning of December 31 – hitting the road and having the craic in a random small town somewhere in Ireland.
Instead of closing your eyes and pointing at a map, we've done the hard work for you to by compiling some of the best little spots in the country to ring in 2019.
Get the gang together and take your pick from any of the following.
One of the most picturesque towns in the country and a popular spot for New Year revellers.
The colourful buildings and cosy pubs make Kinsale the ideal winter getaway location.
A great little town with a selection of fine pubs and cocktail bars.
I love the Christmas lights up at this time of the year. I'm in full Christmas mode now.
Regular readers will know all about Clifden's charms and while it's a bit of a stretch to get there, it'll be well worth it once you arrive.
The more adventurous types can work up a thirst by partaking in some surfing during the day while others can just chill and and get ready for the big night ahead.
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Is that any suggestion on how to complete this feature for my application?
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A: Take a look at this dependency I think it could help you a lot:
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Russellville, Red Bay football standouts receive All-State honors
By Brannon King
Published 9:04 am Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Awards season has arrived for high school football players in Alabama, and Franklin County has a group of standouts who have been recognized for their achievements on the field during the 2022 season.
Both Russellville High School and Red Bay High School had players make the first team of the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State squad in their respective classifications. The Golden Tigers also have two players who received honorable mention.
Russellville senior Randell Johnson made the Class 5A first team squad for All-State offense. Johnson, a wide receiver for head coach John Ritter's team, had a state record-tying performance during a 63-10 first-round playoff win over Boaz by catching six touchdown passes.
The Red Bay Tigers are represented on the Class 2A first team All-State offense by senior running back Brady Hardin. The back rushed for 1,946 yards and averaged 7.2 yards per carry. Hardin scored 26 touchdowns on the season and helped the Tigers to a play-off appearance.
"Obviously, Brady is a really good football player, but he's an even better person," noted Red Bay head coach Heath Childers. "I'm very blessed to have had the opportunity to coach such an incredible young man."
The high-powered Russellville offense was represented by senior running back Conner Warhurst and junior quarterback Harrison Burch on the 5A honorable mention list for their 2022 accomplishments.
Warhurst received honorable mention for the second season in a row by the ASWA.
For Burch, the 2022 season was his first with the Golden Tigers. His seven touchdown passes versus Boaz ranks third for most in a single game in AHSAA history and ties the Russellville school record shared with Jake Tompkins and Jeremy Helms.


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5 Cities With High Salaries, Low Costs of Living
By Thomas Hill August 2, 2014 Find a Company
Here's a common myth: If you live in a city that has typically high wages, you'll probably have a fair amount of expendable savings. Actually, even if a city has a high average salary, residents could still struggle financially due to an equally high cost of living.
The Huffington Post points out that New York City boasts far above-average pay rates — $6 more per hour than the average national rate of $22.71; however, New York's cost of living is 216 percent higher than the national average. Whether a city provides higher salaries, market forces that determine daily expenses give the truest cost of living for a particular area.
We've compiled a list of cities that offer their residents the most expendable cash possible — that is, the greatest difference in salaries and cost of living, where residents will have a nice chunk of change to spend on whatever they want.
Locations With the Greatest Income-to-Cost Gaps
According to Forbes, Houston ranks No. 1 for the biggest gap in income and cost of living. Thanks to affordable housing, electricity, transportation and consumer goods prices, residents of Houston can take advantage of the most cost-efficient city in the United States.
Omaha, Neb.
According to municipal records, residents of Nebraska's largest city are able to enjoy the best of both economic worlds. Individuals working in Nebraska are able to earn an average $24.75 per hour, according to The Fiscal Times, which is $2 more than the national hourly wage. They're also able to enjoy a cheaper-than-average standard of living (12 percent less) and a less expensive housing cost compared to the national average (21 percent less).
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Don't let the low salaries fool you. According to LoanSafe.org, Texas' cost of living enables low salary brackets to maintain a comfortable lifestyle and still have money to save. Based on the low cost of everyday items, the citywide average annual salary of $53,453 was adjusted 4 percent higher to $55,564, when compared to the nationwide cost of living.
According to PayScale.com, Austin has the best of both economic worlds. Its housing prices are 15 percent below the national average and its cost of living trails the nationwide average by 3 percent. Bolstered by its large tech community, Austin gives its residents a good chance at socking away some cash along with a comfortable standard of living.
PayScale.com found that Charlotte has one of the highest average salaries and lowest costs of living. With housing prices resting at 23 percent less and utilities 14 percent less than the national average, residents would be hard-pressed not to find money available to save or invest. Charlotte's cost of living is 15 percent cheaper than Miami, 37 percent cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska, and a whopping 138 percent cheaper than New York.
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Shenzhen's Happy Valley Amusement Park recently upgraded its sound systems as part of upgrades to mark the attraction's 20th anniversary. Martin Audio WPC (Wavefront Precision) line arrays were installed at the park's Water World sound stage.
The chain of theme parks had worked with Budee and Martin Audio at its Chongqing park, and so approached both distributor and manufacturer to upgrade Water World at the original Shenzhen site. A system comprising 16 WPC speaker elements and eight SX218 subwoofers was installed along with iKon amplifiers.
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    --- Angular.js Controllers and ui-router in TypeScript ---

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12-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Making Social Media Threats to Texas School District
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A 12-year-old girl was arrested overnight for allegedly making terroristic threats against schools in Texas.
Hundreds of phone calls poured into the Killeen Independent School District as the threats circulated this week, reported KXXV.
"We have been pursuing and investigating threats posted via social media very aggressively the past several days," Superintendent John Craft said. "A social media threat made towards Smith Middle School and other KISD schools was investigated yesterday and overnight into early hours of this morning. Working with KISD Police, the Killeen Police Department, federal authorities and officials at Fort Hood, a search warrant was issued. The student was arrested at her residence and has been charged with making terroristic threats."
Craft said that the school district would take whatever disciplinary actions that are allowed under the Student Code of Conduct and the Texas Education Code, officials said.
The girl's identity has not been publicly released.
After the threat was made, the military police presence was increased at multiple campuses, reported KXXV.
Officials didn't say whether any weapons were found at the middle schooler's residence.
The student attends Roy J. Smith Middle School, reported Fox7.
"The social media posts were shared widely by parents and students and severely disrupted the learning environment at schools," Craft said in a statement. "School officials fielded hundreds of phone calls from concerned parents as the threats were being shared across social media."
The threat was investigated by the FBI along with local police officers.
Threats against schools across the nation have been on the rise since the shooting in Florida on Feb. 14.
A shooter opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, leaving 17 dead and 16 wounded.
Numerous students have been arrested and at least three attacks have since been thwarted, according to the Educator's School Safety Network.
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Here are the latest fashion trends for summer in 2018.
It's hard not to get excited for this year's summer trends especially if you've been following the events from Paris Fashion Week. There is something for everyone whether your into preppy, statement fringes, creamy pastels, sequins and even plastic.
I'm loving the fun, playful ice cream shades like the pastels we've seen at Chanel, Celine and even Victoria Beckham at PFW. Lilac is set to be pretty major this season and is truly such a versatile colour whether on dark, tan or lighter skin tones. Bubble gum, baby blue and pretty pinks are also very feminine and will be big on the pastel themed summer of 2018.
I'm a firm believer that sparkles and glitter-glamour should not be confined to evening looks and special occasions and that is why I am so pleased to see that this will be a huge trend for summer time as seen by the looks of Versace, Tom Ford and my favourite, Gucci.
There's just something about a woman who's not scared to wear a bold colour ensemble. She immediately radiates a kind of confidence that has an effect on every room she enters. How good are the primary colour brights as seen in shows with Stella Mccartney, Preen and Balenciaga? Especially when brought together with complimentary accessories it makes for an ultra fresh, fearless look.
Not sure how I feel about this trend when it's off the runway, especially for summer when your clear, PVC overcoat could potentially mist up in the middle of a social event creating some awkward situations - however these were featured everywhere from Chanel, Fendi and Burberry this year. One dream team collaboration which incorporates the trend that everyone's been talking about is of course the plastic wrapped boots and the PVC pumps from the Jimmy Choo and Off-White capsule collection.
Designers including Calvin Klein, Loewe and Balenciaga incorporated some statement fringing in their looks. This is perfect for the woman with diva-esque style. According to fashion bible Vogue, this is also a trend that will be carried through 2018 right into Autumn with some jelly fish style inspiration.


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IGI Holdings Limited (IGIHL)
IGI Holdings Limited (IGIHL) has transformed itself from an insurance business to an investment holding company. The company has parked its main insurance business, brokerage business and investment company separately.
IGIHL now derives its core value from the investment arm. The portfolio mainly comprises of FMCG company Packages Limited and Nestle Pakistan Limited among other listed names. Cumulatively, the two listed entities make up 63% of the entire investment portfolio.
The company has also invested in Packages Real Estate (Private) Limited. The business runs and operates Packages Mall situated in Lahore, Pakistan. The 24.8% stake owned by IGI Investments is marked at its book value amounting to PkR0.8bn. Dividends are yet to commence from the company despite 95% occupancy level since last year as well as management guidance.
Historically, IGIHL has traded at a 47% discount to its market-based portfolio value since the past 5 years. Presently, the discount has steepened to 51% of the market-based SOTP value
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NESTLE has announced CY20 dividends totaling to PkR194/sh while PKGS has announced CY20 dividends at PkR22.5/sh. As a result of increase in portfolio dividends, we see dividend income growing at 48% Y/Y for CY20E.
Stream of dividend is bound to grow steadily with growing profitability of its investment companies. The company is trading at its cheapest levels at a P/B of 1.69x as compared to historical average of 2.4x.
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CALGARY – A handful of people turned up at a rally in front of City Hall Saturday in support of a former Calgary Transit driver who refused to drive a rainbow-coloured pride week bus.
Last month, Jesse Rau was dismissed from his job for breaching Calgary Transit's code of conduct.
Rau had said he was fired for his christian beliefs, which don't allow him to support homosexuality by driving the pride bus.
But, his notice of termination stated that Rau was never asked to drive the rainbow-coloured pride bus and expressed concerns over nazi-related content posted on his social media accounts.
Rau has been backed by controversial street church preacher Artur Pawlowski who is asking for donations to support Rau with his family and legal expenses.
Pawlowski addressed the crowd raising concerns about Christians who are being persecuted for their faith.
Several police officers were also at the rally keeping an eye on things as protesters also turned up, saying Rau's position on the pride bus was hateful.
Rau is now running for the Christian Heritage Party in the riding of Calgary Signal-Hill.


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ECB Assumes Responsibility for Euro Area Banking Supervision
The European Central Bank (ECB) today assumed responsibility for the supervision of euro area banks, following a year-long preparatory phase which included an in-depth examination of the resilience and balance sheets of the biggest banks in the Euro area.The Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) is a new system of banking supervision, comprising the ECB and the national competent authorities of the participating countries. Its main aims are to contribute to the safety and soundness of credit institutions and the stability of the European financial system and to ensure consistent supervision.The ECB will directly supervise 120 significant banking groups, which represent 82% (by assets) of the euro area banking sector. For all other 3,500.banks the ECB will also set and monitor the supervisory standards and work closely with the national competent authorities in the supervision of these banks.Danièle Nouy, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB said "Much has been achieved to prepare for ECB Banking Supervision. We now have a unique opportunity to develop a culture of supervision that is truly European, building on the best practices of supervisors from across the euro area."Sabine Lautenschläger, Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board and Executive Board member of the ECB said: "European-level banking supervision will improve and strengthen financial stability, ensuring a level playing field in the supervisory requirements to be met by banks."The ECB assumes the supervisory tasks conferred on it by the SSM Regulation one year after the Regulation entered into force. Over the past year, much preparatory work has been undertaken, including the completion of the comprehensive assessment, a health check of the biggest banks, as well as the adoption of legal acts defining how the SSM operates and the establishment of new governance structures at the ECB.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) today assumed responsibility for the supervision of euro area banks, following a year-long preparatory phase which included an in-depth examination of the resilience and balance sheets of the biggest banks in the Euro area.
The Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) is a new system of banking supervision, comprising the ECB and the national competent authorities of the participating countries. Its main aims are to contribute to the safety and soundness of credit institutions and the stability of the European financial system and to ensure consistent supervision.
The ECB will directly supervise 120 significant banking groups, which represent 82% (by assets) of the euro area banking sector. For all other 3,500.banks the ECB will also set and monitor the supervisory standards and work closely with the national competent authorities in the supervision of these banks.
Danièle Nouy, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB said "Much has been achieved to prepare for ECB Banking Supervision. We now have a unique opportunity to develop a culture of supervision that is truly European, building on the best practices of supervisors from across the euro area."
Sabine Lautenschläger, Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board and Executive Board member of the ECB said: "European-level banking supervision will improve and strengthen financial stability, ensuring a level playing field in the supervisory requirements to be met by banks."
The ECB assumes the supervisory tasks conferred on it by the SSM Regulation one year after the Regulation entered into force. Over the past year, much preparatory work has been undertaken, including the completion of the comprehensive assessment, a health check of the biggest banks, as well as the adoption of legal acts defining how the SSM operates and the establishment of new governance structures at the ECB.
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The name Lincoln is a boy's name of English origin meaning "town by the pool". Lincoln is ranked #41 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like American Names for Boys and discussed in our forums with posts like "What would be the perfect twin?".
Lincoln cracked the Top 50 for boys' names for the first time in 2016, more than 150 years after the death of its most famous bearer. This is especially remarkable because, as crazy as it seems now, Lincoln was deeply out of fashion as recently as the late 90s, consistently hovering near the bottom of the Top 1000. This admirable presidential choice with a stylish two-syllable sound projects the tall, rangy, upright, image of Honest Abe. Bill Murray is father to a son named Lincoln, and Kathryn Erbe's boy Carson has Lincoln for his middle name. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard gender-bent it for their daughter.
Lincoln Steffens was an influential muckraking writer, author of The Shame of the Cities. Lincoln is also a Teen Mom name, which may have had some impact, and is a major character on TV's Broad City. Abraham Lincoln has also been a popular subject of fiction in his own right in recent years, having been the subject of revered short story writer George Saunders' first novel and an Academy Award winning movie by Steven Spielberg.
The nickname Linc has a nice sixties 'Mod Squad' feel.
Find other names based on Lincoln using our baby name generator.
Lincoln Mahan, oldest son of Brooke Mahan, co-host on YouTube channel "whatsupmoms"
Charles Lincoln "Link" Neal III, YouTuber of "Rhett & Link"
Lincoln Marshall Marroquin (b. 2013), son of reality TV personalities Javi and Kailyn Lowry Marroquin of "Teen Mom 2"
Lincoln Lee, character on TV's "Fringe"
Lincoln, character on TV's "The 100"
Lincoln Lee-Segal, character in Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Lincoln, character on TV's "Broad City"
Lincoln "Linc" Hayes, character on TV's "The Mod Squad"
Lincoln "Linc" Case, character on TV's "Route 66"
Lincoln Campbell, Inhuman character on TV show Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Lincoln Loud, character on animated series "The Loud House"
Lincoln Rosario, cut character from Broadway musical "In The Heights"
I adore this name. I can totally see myself with a little Lincoln. My boyfriend is not as fond of the name as I am.
This could become confusing in history class.
I was born and most of my family come from a county in England called Lincolnshire. I go there quite often to see family and when I go, we usually visit the city of Lincoln, so I never thought of this a name for a child. However, someone suggested this and said that could use the nickname Link, and now I'm obsessed! If I were brave enough to use this, then I would.
Love everything about this name: the heritage, the sound, the way it seems to grow from a baby into an adult with ease.


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NBA under pressure: Literal bubble above Disney World may pop
The NBA made the decision to hold all playoff games suspended 10 thousand feet above the Walt Disney World grounds. (Photo Edit: OM JAHAGIRDAR/The Stanford Daily)
Humor by Om Jahagirdar
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA made the decision to hold all playoff games suspended 10,000 feet above the Walt Disney World grounds. As expected, many concerns have been raised regarding the integrity of the precarious arrangement.
Needless to say, the NBA has already been in a bubble for several decades. Players, coaches and owners make so much money, they are completely out of touch with the cities and people they represent.
"I'm always scared that the bubble holding us will pop and we'll all fall to our doom, metaphorically speaking of course," said Lakers bench player/cheerleader JR Smith. "If just one person gets coronavirus, we'll all get it. Also, it's really chilly up here at this altitude."
Of course, the NBA bubble has been detrimental to competition. Wealth inequality only perpetuates the presence of monopolies. Bubbles reducing competition result in controlling institutions antithetical to neoliberal ideals, perpetuating late-stage capitalism. To quote influential Chicago school scholar Henry Calvert Simmons, "The great enemy of democracy is monopoly."
Moreover, the literal bubble is most definitely giving some teams an unfair advantage. The only possible explanation for why the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers is that they're already used to playing at elevation.
Although critics critique the bubble (as they do), the bubble has resulted in some amazing scientific discoveries. In addition to the imagineering marvel the bubble itself presents, reports show that rookies are somehow still sneaking girls in. It seems the will of affluent horny 20-somethings is more powerful than the laws of physics.
The bubble has also proved to be an inspiration for youth. Now more than ever, playing in the NBA is a lofty goal. If you want to make it, you have to work especially hard to play above the rest. However, with enough effort, you will rise to the occasion.
Editor's Note: This article is purely satirical and fictitious. All attributions in this article are not genuine, and this story should be read in the context of pure entertainment only.
Contact Om Jahagirdar at ojahagir 'at' stanford.edu
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When Sydneysider Beth Armstrong wore a black, high-necked embroidered cotton blouse to a party, her friends were surprised to hear that her Victorian-era top was close to 100 years old. Of course, her friends wanted one too -- and so Armstrong's vintage business, TheTravellingDress.com, was born. "It gave me license to buy numerous beautiful pieces which otherwise seemed too extravagant or impractical," says Armstrong.
Meanwhile, Alyce Moschini of Perth would return from her lunch break laden with op-shop treasures. It was when a co-worker suggested she start a blog that her online shop, TheVintageValley.com, began to take shape. "To me, the attraction of vintage is the originality of the pieces you find. They all have a history and are a one-off piece that can't be found in a store," says Moschini.
We asked Armstrong and Moschini for tips on how to score a one-of-a-kind find when you're shopping for vintage items.
As soon as she's home, Moschini washes all her vintage finds in cold water and dries them flat. For any marks that need a little more attention, she uses a mild detergent to ease out stains. Armstrong cautions against leaving clothes with metal hooks and eyes to soak overnight, as they can leak rust and add new stains. "I learnt this the hard way," she notes.
"When I felt I've had nothing to wear or couldn't afford to buy a new dress, vintage clothing has bailed me out on numerous occasions," says Armstrong. So go forth with confidence and rummage.
Felicity Loughrey is the managing editor of The Style Glossy. She writes for Vogue Australia, Vogue Living and GQ, among others.
I don't know how old it has to be before it's vintage but I'm pretty sure I don't need to shop vintage - just pull out some of the clothes on hangers at the dark end of my woardrobe!


Controversial Swiss Catholic theologian Hans Küng has launched a broadside against the US government, saying it has lost its moral credibility.
Küng, who lives in Cologne, spoke his mind as usual at the ceremony. He took the opportunity to criticise President Bush, calling his administration's policies "inconsiderate, neo-imperialistic, in search of power and prestige."
He said that Bush liked to present himself as a Christian, but that the truth was that the American leader's attempts to grab more power showed contempt for one's fellow men.
Küng added that aggressive war tactics, mishandling of prisoners of war and civilians and contravening human rights were all part of this. For the theologian, the United States has lost all moral credibility even among its friends and allies.


Discussion in 'Mac Apps and Mac App Store' started by siys, Nov 11, 2009.
I'm using Yahoo Messenger for Mac version 3.0 beta and recently my display images have stopped displaying when logged in or when I open a chat window.
When not logged in and I am selecting a user the display images show, but they go out as soon as I login to any name. When I go to the window to set my browser image, the image field displays blank even after I try reloading the image. I have trashed my Preferences and that doesn't work.
If anyone can offer any help or insight it would be very much appreciated.
3. Then change your display picture.
5.) Wait 5 min. For some reason, it takes a bit for Yahoo to register the new display image.
I'm having the exact same issue -- I don't recall when exactly it started, but I know it has been in the last month or so.....this is the first thread I have been able to find with someone else having the same issue! Thanks for posting!
Unfortunately this did not work for me. I've also tried reinstalling yahoo and have the same outcome. The picture shows as I am logging in, however once I have logged-in the picture disappears. I am then able to go into preferences and reset the pic, but as soon as I log out/in, the pic is gone again. Any thoughts? Thanks!
and by the way, no luck for me on advice in #4.
As I haven't used YM myself, I can't judge, but I recommend using Messenger through Adium until Yahoo fixes up everything.
Just have to chime in here - I'm have exactly the same issue.
Since I started this tread in Nov 2009, I have gotten a newer MacBook Pro now running OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard. I went through all of the quoted steps and this did not work for me. I use several Yahoo Messenger screen names and the problem exists for all of them. However, in the last few weeks I have noticed that the image for my primary screen name, which I use most often -- and is the only one I sometimes update to display on any regular basis, will on occasion, display without me reloading the image for each session. No exact pattern has emerged, but it seems to display approximately every second or third time I login.
So weird, and so typical of Yahoo. Contacting them is pointless because all they do is reply with an auto-message that is unlikely to even remotely refer to the issue you wrote to them about.
I've also come to discover, Mac version of many programs are the "red headed stepchild" to the Windows versions!
Still, looking for a solution if anyone has one! Thanks!
Hey folks. I am having the same issue. I decided to send a note to the Tech Support team at Yahoo. They said they were looking into it. Although I am sure it's just a line, I guess some reply (other than an autoreply) is better than nothing.
have caused you and I have some information to share with you.
engineers are further investigating the issue.
issue please let us know as we'd love to help!
Thank you again for contacting Yahoo! Messenger.
and the latest updates about Yahoo! Messenger!
Is there a plan in place to fix bugs in YIM for Mac?
Thank you for contacting Yahoo, David. As you read, I've had such bad luck with their tech support I never even bothered. Thanks again!
Here is what I did and it worked for me. On some systems, Yahoo Messenger 3.0, even though you are trying to add new profile images, will lose the data once you log out and log back in.
2) Through Finder, go to Home>Library>Caches and deleted anything related to Yahoo Messenger such as Yahoo! Messenger, com.yahoo.messenger3.
Note: Your previous profile images are stored in Yahoo! Messenger>Display Images in the above mentioned Caches.
3) Although maybe unnecessary, I suggest restarting your system.
4) After system restart, turn on messenger.
Thanks for the tip wowiezowie, it works like a charm!
Thanks wowiezowie, have managed to change my picture now!
I am using Lion and do not see any of these files. Any suggestions?
Wowiezowie's suggestion worked for me & I can now see the pic I selected.
Lion, by default, hides the Library folder so you have to access it from the Finder.
Close Yahoo Messenger & make sure Finder is active.
Delete the 2 Yahoo folders Wowiezowie mentions.
My problem what that I couldn't CHANGE my Profile Image. It would be stuck on the old one regardless of making changes in the Yahoo! Messenger Preferences.
This is where your profile pic resides. So to fix, I copied the filename of the old pic that was in there (even though the image in the cache folder was .png, I copied the filename including the .png and renamed my new .jpg profile pic (you'll have to confirm using .png).
Messenger now displays me new image! Thanks all. Hope this helps someone.
Thanks, wowiezowie, this finally worked for me too.
Like many others, I was stuck for a while, and this just started happening a few weeks ago. I couldn't even change the picture — either turn it off, or use the old one. It was weird. I did delete caches and so forth, but I missed the com.yahoo.messenger3/ folder, which finally did the trick for me.
Im new to mac and having the same trouble . Im running Lion and tried the suggestions but didnt work any new ideas?
I started this post and this problem was resolved for me a long time ago after Yahoo Messenger put out a new update for Mac. I am currently using version 3.0.1 with no problems, so my suggestion would be to check if you are using the latest version of Yahoo Messenger.


Motley Crue have announced the launch of the inaugural Crue Fest, which will hit 41 North American cities this summer.
Speaking at a press conference in Los Angeles today (April 15), the veteran rockers announced that Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Trapt and Sixx:A.M. (which features Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx) will join them on tour across the US and Canada.
The traveling festival, which the bands have dubbed "the loudest show on earth", is set to kick off on July 1 in West Palm Beach, Florida and conclude in Pittsburgh on August 31.
It will feature all four original Motley Crue members — singer Vince Neil, bassist Sixx, guitarist Mick Mars and drummer Tommy Lee.
"Hopefully it'll be like Ozzfest and carry on for years," said Lee, comparing it to Ozzy Osbourne's successful heavy metal festival, which kicked off 12 years ago.
Motley Crue also announced that they will be the first band ever to release a single through the video game 'Rock Band'.
'Saints Of Los Angeles', the title track and first single off the band's forthcoming album, will reportedly be available for download this week for 99 cents via Microsoft Corp's Xbox Live Marketplace and Sony Corp's PlayStation store.
Speaking about the album, due out June 17, Neil said it touches on the highs and lows of the band members' lives and careers.
Motley Crue performed two songs at the conference, kicking off with 'Kickstart My Heart', and then world premiering their new single.
"We've never done this one live but we'll give it a shot," Neil said before the band launched into 'Saints Of Los Angeles', during which they were joined by fellow Crue Fest band members from Papa Roach and Buckcherry.


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Russia Deploys Stealth Fighters To Syria
But is it more bark than bite?
March 1, 2018 by Ari Lieberman Leave a Comment
Last week, Russia escalated its military profile in Syria by dispatching its top of the line fighter bomber to the war-ravaged country. Based on publicly available Israeli satellite imagery and eyewitness accounts, the Russians have deployed between 2 to 4 Su-57 fighter bombers to Khmeimim Airbase. In addition to the Su-57, the Russians also deployed advanced Su-35 fighter jets, and an A-50U airborne command and control plane.
The Su-57 is a fifth generation fighter bomber, and according to Russia, is said to possess stealth characteristics and performance features similar to the U.S. F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II. The Israeli Air Force has adopted the F-35 (which it calls the Adir) as its premier fighter and has outfitted the plane with an indigenously designed avionics package. The Su-57 is almost certainly the product of stolen U.S. technology, obtained through corporate espionage, cyber penetrations and surprisingly, open sources. The Russians have over the years developed a penchant for stealing or otherwise appropriating Western technology. Regardless, the F-22 and F-35 are still considered far superior to the Russian plane.
But if Russian reports regarding the aircraft's performance are accurate, the Su-57 platform poses a serious challenge to U.S. and Israeli aerial operations. Both Israeli F-35s and U.S. Raptors are active over the cluttered skies of Syria.
In June 2017, a U.S. F/A-18E Super Hornet shot down a Syrian Su-22 after it dropped bombs on Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) positions. The SDF is an anti-Assad militia which is working with the U.S. to defeat ISIS and also operates as an effective bulwark against Iranian expansion. On December 14, two U.S. F-22s intercepted two Russian-piloted Su-25s and a third Su-35 which flew into coalition airspace on the east side of the Euphrates River.
The most notable engagement involving U.S. aircraft in Syria occurred on February 7, 2018 when fighter aircraft and artillery bombed and shelled a large pro-Assad force of battalion-sized strength that menacingly crossed the so-called de-confliction line at the Euphrates, and approached Deir-Ezzor. The enemy force, equipped with tanks, rocket launchers and artillery advanced on a base controlled by the SDF and U.S. Special Forces. U.S. strikes were extremely effective, forcing the pro-Assad column to beat a hasty retreat but not before leaving some 200 to 300 dead or dying. Later, it was revealed that those killed were mercenary contract workers of Russian and Ukrainian nationality. The Ukrainians were Russian sympathizers and some had previously been doing Putin's dirty work in eastern Ukraine.
The Russians were seething over the incident but made no mention of Russian casualties in their condemnation of U.S actions. Assad or possibly Iran had hired these mercenaries through a Russian company called Wagner to secure the regime's energy assets. These contract workers were in essence carrying out Russian government objectives but in an unofficial capacity giving Moscow the option of plausible deniability.
This incident could have been the impetus for Russia's deployment of the Su-57. According to Russian media sources, the aircraft were sent to Syria to test their capabilities in a "semi-combat environment." That vague description could mean that the Russian military wishes to examine the Su-57's stealth capabilities and avionics under real combat conditions but without actually tangling with coalition aircraft. Russia has been using Syria as its testing ground for new weapons. Russia's deputy defense minister Yuri Borisov recently boasted that Moscow had tested over 600 new types of arms in Syria. While this may be a stretch, it underscores the fact that Russia has been using Syria as its guinea pig.
But a Russian official closely affiliated with the Russian defense establishment issued a statement with more ominous undertones. In an interview with the Russian propaganda outlet Sputnik, Vladimir Gutenov, a parliamentarian in charge of a commission supporting the Russian defense industry, said that the aircraft "need to be tested in combat conditions, in conditions of resistance." He also noted that the presence Su-57 is meant to deter "aircraft from neighboring states, which periodically fly into [Syrian airspace uninvited]." That statement could apply to U.S., Israeli and Turkish aircraft that routinely fly over Syrian airspace.
The Israeli Air Force has conducted over 100 bombing missions (and many more reconnaissance missions) over Syria, striking Syrian, Iranian and Hezbollah targets with notable success. On February 10, 2018 an Iranian UAV penetrated Israeli airspace and was promptly shot down by an Israeli Apache helicopter. Israeli F-16I fighter jets then attacked and blasted the command and control vehicle directing the UAV. During the operation, the Syrians fired 27 surface-to-air missiles at the F-16s, and one of them, a SAM-5, exploded near the F-16 causing it to crash in Israeli territory. Both pilots safely ejected. That prompted a massive Israeli retaliatory response in which 1⁄3 to 1⁄2 of Syria's missile batteries were destroyed. The Israelis also struck four Iranian military bases.
But the presence of the Su-57 and other advanced Russian fighter jets such as the Su-35 (there are currently four of them based at Khmaimim) not to mention the deployment of the formidable S-400 anti-aircraft system and the A-50U airborne early warning command and control platform are cause for concern. No doubt Israeli and U.S. planners are preparing contingency plans to deal with these potential threats.
There may however, be a more benign explanation for Russia's deployment of the Su-57 which has more to do with economics than military posturing. Russia is looking to bolster foreign military sales and the Indian Air Force has already expressed some interest in the Su-57. The Su-57s deployment to a combat zone could bolster its credentials among potential foreign customers. Moscow can now tout the fact that the Su-57 is "battle proven," and nothing bolsters sales more than a battle proven weapon system. Either way, Israel and the U.S. will be watching warily.
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Q&A on the modalities of the UPR process
A brief history of the UPR
What happens during the Review?
What human rights obligations are addressed?
What is the review based on?
How is the list of speakers established?
What is the troika and what does it do?
What are the recommendations?
What is the outcome of the Review in the Working Group?
What happens between two reviews?
Can civil society and non-state actors participate in the UPR process?
UPR Cycle Calendars
The Reviews are conducted at the United Nations (UN) in the Palais Des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. Each Review lasts 3.5 hours and takes place within a Working Group. There are three Sessions of the Working Group every year during which time a maximum of 14 States are reviewed.
The Working Group is composed of the 47 members of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) however any of the remaining UN Member and Observer States can take part in the Interactive Dialogue, which the President of the HRC, or Vice-Presidents when necessary, chairs. During each Working Group Session the State under Review presents its National Report and offers its responses to the advance questions. Advance questions must be submitted by Recommending States, in writing, ten days before the review. Following this presentation, an Interactive Dialogue takes place during which States take the floor to make their recommendations on the human rights situation in the SuR. During this interactive dialogue, the SuR can take the floor to respond to comments, recommendations, and to answer any further questions. The Working Group usually closes with the SuR offering its concluding remarks. The 3.5 hour session is divided to allow the SuR a maximum of 70 minutes overall speaking time and other States have a total of 140 minutes.
Other relevant stakeholders, such as CSOs, NHRIs, and UN agencies, can attend the Working Group but they cannot take the floor.
The Institutional-building text of the HRC, as set out in resolution A/HRC/RES/5/1 of 18 June 2007, indicates that the review shall assess to what extent States respect their human rights obligations contained in:
The Charter of the United Nations;
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Human Rights instruments to which the State is party (human rights treaties ratified by the State concerned);
Voluntary pledges and commitments made by the State (including those undertaken when presenting the candidature for election to the HRC);
Applicable international humanitarian law
Three main documents are used to conduct the review of the State:
The SuR explains accomplishments and challenges in implementing recommendations since the previous review (10,700 words). This report should be based on broad consultations at the national level with relevant stakeholders.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) compiles information it receives from various UN agencies, special procedures and treaty bodies about developments in the human rights situation in the SuR since the previous cycle (5,350 words).
Stakeholder Summary
OHCHR summarises reports, submitted by NHRIs and CSOs, on the human rights situation in the SuR (5,350 words).
These three documents are usually available on the OHCHR website six weeks before the start of the UPR working group.
Every State wishing to speak on a specific review is able to do so provided they register for the speakers list. Recommending States (RS) have four days to register for the list of speakers, which opens one week before the Working Group Session. The 140 minutes available to RS during the Interactive Dialogue are then divided by the number of States wanting to take the floor. Each list is then arranged in English alphabetical order and a letter is drawn by lot by the President of the HRC to decide where the list will begin. States are able to swap places on the list and those who wish to withdraw from a list should inform the HRC Secretariat at least 30 minutes before the beginning of the review to allow the latter to recalculate the speaking time provided to each delegation.
Each troika consists of three States, who are members of the HRC, selected by lot from the different regional groups. The troikas for each review taking place that year, are selected at the HRC Organisational Meeting at the beginning of said year. The selected States can send either a delegation members or a nominated expert to sit on the troika. Every State under review has a different troika. The SuR can request that one of the three slots be filed by a State from the same Regional Group and/or that one of the troika members be substituted, although only on one occasion. Finally, a troika member may ask to be excluded from participation in a specific review.
The specific role of the troika is further detailed in the President's statement of 9 April 2008:
Before the review
The troika receives the written questions raised by States and relays them to the State under Review.
During the interactive dialogue
Troika members do not have a specific role during the interactive dialogue. However, they can take the floor as any delegation and make questions and recommendations.
Preparing the report of the Working Group
The troika prepares the report of the Working Group, which contains a full account of the proceedings, with the involvement of the State under Review and with the assistance of the Secretariat. One of the troika members is then in charge of introducing the report before its adoption at the Working Group.
Recommendations are suggestions made by UN member and observer States to the SuR to improve the human rights situation in the country. They can cover a range of human rights issues and UPR Info implores all States to use S.M.A.R.T recommendations. They are the key element of the review. During the first cycle, approximately 21,000 recommendations were made to 193 States. The second cycle saw approximately 36,000 recommendations.
According to HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/5/1, States can support or note recommendations; they cannot reject them. Responses to each recommendation must be clearly explained in writing in the Addendum, which must be submitted to the HRC in advance of the adoption of the final report at the HRC.
The 3.5 hour review results in a report prepared by the troika with the involvement of the SuR and with the assistance of the HRC Secretariat. The report contains the summary of the interactive dialogue, the initial responses by the SuR to the questions and recommendations and the full list of recommendations made by the Recommending States.
During the Working Group Session this report is distributed and subsequently adopted at the Adoption of the report during the Working Group which lasts 30 minutes and is mainly procedural.
Once the report has been adopted during the Working Group session, the SuR has several months to formulate its responses to all recommendations. The final report of the Working Group and Addendum is then adopted by consensus at a plenary session of the HRC. One hour is given for the Adoption of the report during the Human Rights Council and it is divided as such:
20 minutes - The SuR has time to present their position on recommendations and reply to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the review. If a Status A National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) or Ombudsman from the SuR wishes to take the floor they are allowed at this time.
20 minutes - States and other agencies, for example UN departments, are able to take the floor and express their opinion on the outcome of the review.
20 minutes – CSOs, Human Rights Defenders, and NHRIs have the floor. They can use this time to make comments on the UPR of their country.
The period between two reviews is known as the Implementation Phase. It is during the reviews in the Working Group in Geneva that the SuR is supposed to implement the recommendations it received.
The follow-up is the most critical and important phase of the whole UPR process as it is the one leading to the concrete realisation of the UPR goal, that is, the "improvement of the human rights situation on the ground". The success of this phase will also determine the efficiency and credibility of the mechanism and demonstrate States' engagement in the promotion and strengthening of human rights.
Yes. There are numerous ways in which CSOs, HRDs, NHRIs, and others can engage in the UPR. For example, they can; submit information, which will be used to review the country, take the floor during the adoption of the report at the HRC session, work with the SuR on the implementation of recommendations, and many other activities all of which can be found in the Civil Society Compendium.
Calendar of the Third Cycle of the UPR (2017-2021) here
Calendar of the Second Cycle of the UPR (2012-2016) here
Calendar of the First Cycle of the UPR (2008-2011) here


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WB. Sam L. Land
There is a new sheriff in town, well, in state. He is MWB David W. Haywood Grand Master of the State of Missouri. He was duly elected at the Annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Missouri this past September. He has selected for his motto: Spread the cement of Brotherly Love. That seems to me to be extremely fitting for our current times of distress and disillusionment. I hear people say that, "We just don't know what to do anymore!" It does seem that things have progressed right out of an atmosphere of Brotherly Love and Relief. Truth seems to be out of the question.
We often talk in and out of Lodge of Brotherly Love but do we really know what we mean when we say it? Worse yet, do we know what someone else means when they say it? In English we have only one word, love, to express all the differing relationships that exist between people. It seems to me that the Greek language does a much better job of telling it like it is. In Greek the word Sorge (στοργή storgē) is the love between parents and children. A seemingly natural bonding by genetics. Philia (φιλία philía) is mental love as in affectionate regard or friendship. Eros (ἔρως érōs) is physical, passionate love. Finally agape (ἀγάπη agápē) means love in a spiritual sense or true, unconditional love. A good example of this is found in the Bible (John 21:15+) where the following exchange occurs: (Jesus shows himself for the third time after his resurrection and talks with Peter):
Jesus: Simon. . .do you love (agape) me more than these?
Peter: Lord, you know that I love (phileo) you.
Jesus: Simon. . . do you love me (agape)?
Peter: Yes, Lord, you know that I love (phileo) you.
Jesus: Do you love (phileo) me?
Peter: [Grieved] Lord. . .you know that I love (phileo) you.
With specific words for differing meaning Jesus and Peter still had difficulty telling each other what they really meant. How may we be better?
We must begin by understanding that this problem exists and know what we mean to say. If we look at the reference that we are provided we discover that we are not talking about Brotherly Love in any sense except the spiritual. We are told, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard; that went down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of Hermon and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessings, even life for evermore." (Psalms 133)
We are given the explanation that , "By the exercise of Brotherly Love we are taught to regard the whole human species as one family, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, who, as created by one Almighty Parent, and inhabitants of the same planet, are to aid, support, and protect each other. On this principle, Freemasonry unites men of every country, sect and opinion, and conciliates true friendship among those who might otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance." This is spiritual love as defined by the Greek language.
So, what must we be talking about when we say Brotherly Love? We must mean that we have put our Brothers upon an equal with our self. We must overrule our ego and provide all the things our Brother needs to live as we do. We must feed the sheep. We must truly care. We must provide the necessary actions that make our minds not ask. What is in this for me" but ask "What does my brother need and how may I provide it." Only then will we truly know Brotherly Love. This is what our Grand Master seeks.
~SLL
WB Sam L. Land is the Worshipful Master of Linn Lodge No. 326 A.F. & A.M. in Linn, Missouri. He also holds membership in both York and Scottish Rite, including Knight Templar. He is a life member of the Missouri Lodge of Research, a member of the Scottish Rite Research Society, and the Southern California Research Lodge. His articles appear regularly in The Missouri Freemason Magazine and he has been published by The Working Tools Magazine. He has also presented research work to the AMD. He is currently enrolled a student of the Guthrie College of the Consistory and has received the been awarded the Past Venerable Master and Past Wise Master Orders.
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