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Erika and Andrew shared in the most beautiful October wedding at The Wequassett Resort on Cape Cod.
Erika is both the incredible style blogger at Radiant Republic and the savvy entrepreneur leading Cape Nanny. Andrew's own company, Laurentide, is an outdoor-lifestyle apparel company coming soon to our killer ocean and mountain communities. In short, these two pretty much rock!
With all their oceany good vibes, the natural beauty of Pleasant Bay, and the help of Jacin at Lovely Little Details, these guys filled their wedding celebration with such a fresh and fun atmosphere. But most of all, Erika and Andrew are two of the most thoughtful and loving people you'll ever meet, and I am so honored to have shared this day with them.
Jacin worked pure magic with all the wedding flowers! Such a fun pop of color and gold for this warm October day on the ocean…One thing I really loved was that Erika and Andrew were introduced into their first dance during cocktail hour, instead of at the reception. We had done a "first look" for photos ahead of time, and the awesome guitar duo of Ja2M was playing, so why wait till later for a less authentic introduction – introduce yourselves whenever you want!A glimpse of the Wequassett's "Outer Bar" from afar – where the reception took place! I was actually standing at their ceremony site for this photo – amazingness all around.
Erika and Andrew, it was truly my absolute pleasure and honor to be with you in this incredible celebration, and to call you guys great friends forever more! Thank you for continuing to be a champion of me and my work, even though it is your love and beauty that shines through the most!
A big thank you goes out to Style Me Pretty for featuring this special wedding! Click here for the full story and gallery!
Assisting Photographer: Jacquelyn Poussot Photography | Venue: Wequassett Resort | Planning, Styling + Floral Design: lovely little details | Stationery: Suite Paperie | Calligraphy: Whoa Nellie Press | Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Music: Ja2M | DJ: Chris Murphy of Tri-State DJs | Cake: Delicious Desserts | Transportation: Fancy Enterprises | Table Runners: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental | Gown: Vineyard Collection by Priscilla of Boston | Veil: Country Weddings Bridal Boutique | Bride's Shoes: Kate Spade | Bridesmaids' Skirts: Anne M Cramer | Bridesmaids' Tops: Victoria's Secret | Hair: Laurie Affleck of By Design | Makeup: Dani Wagener of DW Beauty | Groomsmen's Jackets: Watson's Men's Store | Flower Girl Dress: BellaBean Couture

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That decision, part of an implementation plan the board approved Tuesday, follows its Feb. 1 vote to carve out roughly $500 million from Boston-based PRIM's $3.8 billion hedge fund-of-funds allocation for a direct hedge fund pilot program, with the goal of boosting performance and trimming fees.
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Over time, teams tend to develop their own vocabulary—their own shorthand. This is a natural occurrence, but it's not always beneficial—especially not when the company's internal lingo becomes cluttered with jargon; and then, when that internal lingo spills over into dialogue with customers.
What are some examples of modern-day business jargon? I'm thinking of phrases like incentivize. Ideate. Sales funnel. Deliverables. Paradigm. The buzzwords at your business may be a little different, but you get the idea.
The Problem with Jargon
To be clear, I'm not saying these turns of phrase are "bad." What I'm saying is that, when your internal communication hinges on these buzzwords, it can be alienating not just to potential customers, but also to new members of the team, who may find this language to be impenetrable.
Something else to consider is that, when it's abused and overused, business jargon can defeat its original purpose. Often, these words make their way into company culture to help describe abstract situations, and to provide the team with a common vernacular. The problem is, the meaning of these words can drift over time, and they can lose the power of their specificity. A word like actionable can very quickly come to mean different things for different people.
One more point to consider: When you use jargon in a presentation to your peers or to potential clients, it can make you come across as insecure—like you're trying to use "big words" to mask your small ideas. And that's never the impression you want to give.
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The question, then, is what can your business do to minimize the (mis)use of these buzzwords? I have a simple yet effective tip: Develop the habit of probing deeper. Ask why and what do you mean in your meetings, in email chains, and anytime you hear another member of your team using jargon.
To put it a little bit differently: Develop a culture that challenges vagueness, and seeks clarity and precision in its communications. Maybe your team members won't stop using words like deliverable over night, but they can become better at explaining precisely what they mean—and that specificity will be a huge asset as you communicate with customers and clients.
It's worth taking stock of your own company's reliance on jargon—and taking small steps toward a more straightforward communication style.
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The Loss Of A Dog, Euthanasia Costs and Dealing With Grief
Unconditional love. The loss of a dog, euthanasia and dealing with grief may well be part of owning a family pet.
Thoughts of what to do when a dog passes away is not a subject that many pet owners tend to think about.
As humans we do the same because we don't tend to think of our own deaths and preparation of a will unit later in life if ever for some people.
I'm not sure if we will ever own another pet when our beloved dog passes but we do know he's had a great life and we love him very much.
I would rather see our dog pass of old age in his sleep rather than pain and suffering.
I still hold that close to my heart. When a pet dies, a part of the owner dies with the pet because there is a spot in our hearts that becomes the bonding of pet owner and pet.
Writing this post is bringing a tear to my eye as good memories flashback in my head.
I don't care who you are you the last thing you want to think about as a pet owner is the death of a dog.
All the times you might have been upset with you pet, or wished you could go out with your friends but you couldn't because you didn't want to leave your pet alone seem trivial.
It's a beautiful time when you make the decision to become a pet owner. Owning a pet is not cheap and I urge people before they hand over cash to purchase a pet or get one for free to please consider the cost implications to your budget.
My parents have had to go through losing a dog not once but twice. The dogs were like pals and wherever one dog went the other one followed.
When one dog passed away the other dog became sad and lonely and in some strange way we think that pets know when their pal passes away.
When we walk our dog we speak to many pet owners and one guy I spoke to said his friend paid $12,000 because they had an ill pet.
Some pet owners will stop at nothing to give their pets the full care they need.
Veterinarian Visit
Loving a dog is easy to do especially when you have a pet who loves you back. Your pet relies on the gift of love, health, shelter, warmth and food. I'm sure many other things but these are what came to mind.
We've had our dog now for many years and just this past week we had to make a decision to take him to the veterinarian after we noticed some bleeding in the anal area.
The vet found a lump inside his butt and wants to send bits of it off for testing as well as check out many other lumps he has on his body.
She told us that if it is indeed cancer he may only have 5-6 months left to live. I don't think I felt my heart sink so fast in my life and I wanted to cry like a baby but I held it inside.
Your pet stares at you like nothing in the world is wrong yet you smile back knowing almost everything could be.
They could do surgery but the possibility of him not knowing that he is going number 2 is potentially a downfall for us and steroids may be our own option.
After he came out from surgery he was well drugged up but very relaxed and wouldn't leave our side. I had to carry him to the vehicle being very careful not to upset him.
The veterinary assistant told us that the pain medications should last up to 24 hours and if he is crying to come back and get some other pain medications for the dog.
The cost of a weeks worth of medication was $45 and comparable to a Tylenol but for pets. We opted to wait to see how things were before spending that over the top amount for pain medications.
Thank goodness we did, he was a champ through it all, I wish I had his strength.
Everything at the veterinarians cost money so if you are not prepared to save money in your budget every month then don't own a pet.
I'm not talking just food , but tags, vet bills, medications. We now save $115.83 per month in our budget as a projected expense and now we know why.
This veterinarian visit cost us just under $600 but something that we didn't have to put on credit because we had the money saved up.
We could have boarded him there for a few days for another alarming amount but we opted to take him home.
Needless to say he slept most of the day, didn't really eat and was just very relaxed.
We took this time to spend with him and comfort him so he knew we were close.
There's a certain closeness you feel when your pet is ill and you want to make sure you do everything you can to ease the pain.
The next morning was a different story, to be honest you wouldn't have known he had surgery and was stitched up.
This s the champ I speak of.
He was back to his normal self, panting, tail wagging and wanting food and lots of it.
It was like he lost a week from his life being out for the entire day before.
We were thrilled to see the vigour back in his body and two days in now and he is as active as can be.
No more bleeding and he seems fine. We still have to face the results of the tests next week no matter what.
We are hoping it's just an inflammation that can be treated.
We even received a phone call from the veterinarian checking up on our dog, which put our minds at ease knowing how much she cared.
While at the veterinarians clinic we decided it was probably a good time to ask about the euthanization of pets.
I wanted to know what the procedure entailed (how to euthanize a dog) and the costs.
We also asked the veterinarian technician, what if my dog passes away at home and what to do.
She was happy to help us and says more pet owners need to take an active involvement in their pets life from the time they bring a pet home right until planning for dog loss.
In a way it was a bit odd asking about death as it's just not something we are comfortable with.
- Were we being cruel talking about it with our pet in the same room?
- Were we jinxing his recovery?
All these questions popped into our minds but we knew that planning was the right thing to do.
We wanted to know so we can make informed decisions beforehand.
What is Euthanasia?
The definition of euthanized is the act of humanely putting an animal to death or allowing it to die as by withholding extreme medical measures.
She told us that in the event that we had to euthanize your dog (putting your dog down) because he was suffering we had a couple of options.
I was getting a chill down my back because I knew that if we are faced with this decision at some point it will be one of the hardest decisions we will ever have to face in our lives thus far
Euthanasia in Greek means "A Good Death".
Keep in mind costs to euthanize a dog may vary depending on what your veterinarian charges, but ours said it is a standard price for most.
I'm not aware of any free euthanization clinics or vets but you could always ask your veterinarian.
- We could pay around $100 for a sedative for the pet which would give us time to spend with our pet, say our good-byes and whatever else we need to do to make the process a bit lighter on the heart. I don't think anything could take the instant pain away of watching your pet close it's eyes for the very last time.
- We give your pet a lethal injection for around $90 and your pet will close his/her eyes as if going to sleep, stop breathing, go into cardiac arrest and be gone in a few seconds.
There's no colourful way to put this, it's the way it's done and the way she explained it to me.
You need to decide when the right time to let your dog go is especially if they are suffering silently.
In my head I was visualizing it all going down and my heart ached. I don't know if and how I can handle this.
Not everyone wants to stick around and watch she says as it's just too painful.
Coping With The Loss Of A Dog
Grieving the loss of a pet is going to be something I will experience one day and I don't think there is anything that can prepare me for that moment except for knowing he's in a better place.
Every pet deserves the respect, love and dignity like any other pet or human when your dog dies.
If you know someone whose dog passed away and wonder, what do I say, well the answer is simple.
I would simply say, sorry for your loss and you can address the pet's name and maybe some good times you can reminisce about when you were around the pet.
I know that if and when our dog passes away that we want to think only good memories of our true friend and our times together.
It won't be easy coping if we are faced with the loss of our dog so we will have to remove the pet bed, bowls, leash all the memories that surround us and put them to rest as well.
We have lots of photos, plenty of good memories in our minds, in our hearts and surrounding us.
Pet After-care
Our veterinarian did mention there are places that you can hold communal cremation if you would like to go that route.
I did a bit of research after she gave me some information.
You can have your pet cremated either with other pets and have his/her remains returned to you or have your pet cremated alone and the ashes returned.
I also know some pet owners who simply have a burial ceremony on their property and bury the pet after goodbyes, especially if a pet passes away in their sleep.
It's not uncommon to see pet owners set up a dog grave so the memory of their pet lives on.
Through online research I found an actual pet cemetery called Gateway Lakeview between Ottawa and Kingston on the shores of Graham Lake with a location in Toronto, Ontario as well.
It was opened in 1987 after a family decided to give their pets a place to rest and today 22 years later they have revolutionized the aftercare industry for pets in Canada.
They adhere to the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories IAPCC.
Gateway provides services including communal and individual cremations, viewing and visitation facilities, and a variety of memorial products.
I don't know the actual cost of the cremation but they do offer pricing on some of the products they do sell. You can choose from various granite textured urns priced at around $35 or a hand crafted cedar urn priced from $55-$85 for larger dogs.
There are also many other memories of your pet they offer such as precious paws which is a clay paw print for reasonable prices.
Alternatively you can search Amazon to see what products they offer for pet loss.
Gateway also have a free pet memorial online called the Gateway On-line Memorial Park where you can share memories of your pet.
We started The Bridge On-line Memorial Park as a way for you and your family to memorialize your pet, any time you want, any where you want.
Visit your own pet or someone else's. Take a stroll through the Park and visit some close friends who've crossed over.
Check your area listings to see if you have a similar pet after-care facility near you offering the services you need after the loss of a dog.
Another great source of information on pet loss is at Pet Loss Matters which is operated by Bunny Hankers out of the UK a pet owner who has spent the last few years researching everything she needed about pet loss.
Pet Loss Poem
The more I researched about pet loss I was finding this poem all over the internet so I believe a blog post about the loss of a dog should always have this lovely poem for those that visit and read what you are sharing and grieving a dog.
The author of this poem is unknown but whoever wrote had a deep love and knew that those mourning a pet it would bring a smile and hope back to their life.
The Rainbow BridgeThere is a bridge connecting heaven and earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of it's many colours. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. they play all day with each other. There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly looks up ! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group! You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you will take him or her in your arms and embrace. Our face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. The you cross the Rainbow Bridge together. never again to be separated.
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The loss of a dog and dealing with the grief that follows will be tough for any pet owner.
Making a decision to put down your dog through euthanasia is something that may well break your heart.
As pet owners we need to be prepared to show our dog that we love him very much and will do our very best to take care of him until the end.
We love you buddy!
Discussion: Have you lost a pet and want to share your story or memories, please share them below. Were your prepared to pay for the costs involved with your animals illness if any? Do you have any pet keepsakes?
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Willow by Julia Hoban! (You can read my review here!)
Not only is it a beautifully written book, but it has a great message and a beautiful love story. I adore it. So, if you are on Facebook and are so inclined, feel free to become a fan of the official Willow page! Plus, there are awesome Willow-related links put up frequently with news and insight from Julia Hoban, and there will be a contest to win some awesome swag soon, so be sure to check it out!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
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- Shooting Stars Mag said...
I joined. Such a great idea. More people need to read Willow for sure.
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- June 22, 2010 at 10:36:00 PM EDT
- Amy said...
Willow was an amazing read! I think everyone should read it!
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I really, really want to read Willow. Thanks for the reminder!
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Off the Bookshelf: Orwell in Action
"As soon as I knew that the bullet had gone clean through my neck I took it for granted that I was done for. I had never heard of a man or an animal getting a bullet through the middle of the neck and surviving it. The blood was dribbling out of the corner of my mouth. 'The artery's gone,' I thought. I wondered how long you last when your carotid artery is cut; not many minutes, presumably. Everything was very blurry. There must have been about two minutes during which I assumed that I was killed. And that too was interesting--I mean it is interesting to know what your thoughts would be at such a time. My first thought, conventionally enough, was for my wife. My second was a violent resentment at having to leave this world which, when all is said and done, suits me so well. I had time to feel this very vividly. The stupid mischance infuriated me. The meaninglessness of it! To be bumped off, not even in battle, but in this stale corner of the trenches, thanks to a moment's carelessness! I thought, too, of the man who had shot me-- wondered what he was like, whether he was a Spaniard or a foreigner, whether he knew he had got me, and so forth. I could not feel any resentment against him. I reflected that as he was a Fascist I would have killed him if I could, but that if he had been taken prisoner and brought before me at this moment I would merely have congratulated him on his good shooting. It may be, though, that if you were really dying your thoughts would be quite different." ~ from A Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell Image credit: Gustao Nacorino/Reuters


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Sunday 4th October
After all the walking we did yesterday, we woke up to a hot sunny morning that was the perfect weather for relaxing in the shade with some iced tea and a few beers.
Instead we went on an exhausting hike around Sai Kung East Country Park.
But first, a quick breakfast in Sai Kung itself, a rural town in the New Territories in the east of Hong Kong. We'd met up again with Will's friends Sylvia and Winnie, who found a basic cafe. No tourist-friendly menus in English here, so I just had what they were having, which turned out to be a beef noodle soup that was pretty much exactly like SuperNoodles - I had no idea they were such an authentic oriental dish. They were served with a fried egg and a frankfurter on the side. Classy.
They give you free tea in establishments like this, which you can drink if you want, but the locals tend to use it for rinsing their cutlery. It simultaneously says a lot about the quality of the tea and the standard of washing-up.
We then took a bus to the middle of nowhere and began our hike. From what Will had told us, it would be a 3.5 hour circular route via a beach, and we had the option of an easier walk or a slightly harder but more scenic one, so we chose the latter.
It was certainly scenic - the hiking path rising and falling through forests and scrubland, over rushing streams and under impressive peaks.
But it was really too hot to be doing too much hiking - in the 31 degree heat we were sweating bucketloads. We were going through our water supply surprisingly quickly - we'd each brought 2-3 litres and it was gone within a few hours, so we were keen to reach the end of the hike.
We could see the beach - and it looked to be quite far in the distance. We weren't expecting there to be much in the way of water supplies there either in such a remote location, so we were wondering whether we'd have to turn back.
We took a wrong turn at one point. We'd passed a few people on the hike, but we were having to fight our way through the undergrowth on this path. Fortunately we turned around before we had a chance to get ourselves totally lost and stranded without water. A ride in a rescue helicopter would have been exciting but ultimately embarrassing.
This was clearly not the 3.5 hour easyish circular walk we were expecting. But by some miracle, about 20 minutes after we'd rejoined the correct path, we heard a car. A road! Civilisation!
An information board showed us that the circular walk was about 8 hours in length, and rated "challenging". But there was a road at this point with taxis plying their trade, and a half-hourly minibus.
A map showed us the village of Sai Wan was about an hour's walk away, by the beach, and a minibus driver told us we could buy water there. So we didn't have to abort the hike yet.
The walk to Sai Wan was easy, along a wide and well maintained path. Apart from by boat, it's the only way to access the village. We seemed to reach it quite quickly, and the first thing in the village was a small cafe with a well-stocked fridge full of iced tea and water, which hit the spot beautifully.
We wandered down towards the beach and picked up ice lollies. By the beach was a ramshackle terrace restaurant, where Will, Sylvia and Winnie sat while me, Rachel and Nick went for a paddle. The sea was wonderfully warm and the beach was reasonably clean apart from a light dusting of polystyrene. We watched small white crabs darting across the sand, and failed to catch the tiny fish swimming in a stream that ran down to the sea.
We rejoined the others on the terrace. I ate a ramen which was rather similar to breakfast - a noodle soup with some kind of processed pork and a fried egg.
The walk back to the minibus stop was much easier now that it had cooled down a bit. We soon caught a bus and it took us back to Sai Kung, on roads past the occasional loose cow, one of whom was standing at a bus stop as if she was hoping to go shopping.
We went to a bar for a few well-deserved beers, then went to have some relatively expensive but excellent sushi. A public minibus took us back to Mong Kok, its large LED display keeping passengers constantly informed of its exact speed lest they complain about dangerous driving.
It was a relief to get back to our scabby hostel room for a good long sleep.


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The "TrueColours" extension from Stabilo was recently launched in Germany with the aim of alerting users to the crucial sections in a web platform's terms and conditions. At present, it only works with German sites, but an English version is expected to arrive in a month's time, according to Stabilo.
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A couple of weeks ago I started with an article on this topic and promised that I would continue by looking at I Corinthians 7. Outside the gospels where Jesus gave the commands about divorce and remarriage the only other place that deals with this topic in the New Testament is in I Corinthians 7. In this chapter Paul is answering questions that have been submitted to him from the church in Corinth. Our challenge is that he doesn't state the question before giving the answer from inspiration so sometimes we must guess what the question was. There is a phrase used several times in this chapter that is extremely important. It is the phrase, "But if". Each time this phrase occurs Paul gives a command or teaching that says, "Don't do this" and then follows it with "But if you do." It seems strange to us in many ways for such a phrase to be there. We are used to teachings from Scripture being simply the command to do or not do a thing and if anything follows, it is a warning of what happens when we disobey God's commands, but that isn't how this phrase is used in this chapter. Look at it with me.
The first instance is in verses 7-9 where he said he would rather that everyone stay single like he is but acknowledges that all do not have the same gift. Verse 9 follows, "But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion." Obviously, even with the point of preferring one to stay single there is something different about this chapter that we don't really learn what that is until we reach verse 26 which says that there is some "present distress" they are going through that makes it better for one to stay single at that time. That was never the normal plan of God since it was God who saw Adam alone and said it is not good for a man to be alone. But in their situation he thought it was better to stay single. But even under that present distress if one didn't have the spiritual gift from God of being able to be single without burning with passion they should go ahead and marry since it would be better to be married where they could fulfill the desires in a right way rather than having lusts in their life. So, this one sets the stage for the other "But if's" that follow.
In verses 10-11 he said to the married that he had a message from the Lord that they should not separate, but remain as they are. This surely goes back to Jesus words in Matthew 19:6 where he said, 'What God has joined together let no man separate." So Paul reasons a wife should not leave her husband. "But if she does leave, she must remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband." There it is again. Even with the command of Jesus not to separate, Paul adds, "But if" she does indeed separate then she should follow through by staying unmarried or reconciling. My first thought on reading this is, "Paul, what do you mean, but if, if the Lord has given a command not to separate there is no 'but if' to it. Yet there it is in the inspired text that even with the command, if a Christian wife can't stay in the marriage she can still be the Christian wife by remaining unmarried or reconciling to the husband and he adds the husband isn't to divorce his wife. Obviously, here there is no sexual immorality involved but two people having trouble living together as husband and wife.
Paul then turns to another situation where a Christian is married to an unbeliever and he immediately says on this situation he doesn't have a command from the Lord but will speak as one of God's inspired servants. He isn't saying this is not something inspired but that Jesus hadn't spoken to this point so he speaks as the Lord's apostle to the topic. His first point is that the Christian is to remain in the marriage with the unbeliever if they are willing to stay in the marriage. It would be better for the children and you will have a sanctifying affect on the unbelieving mate. Then comes the next "But if". "But if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace." So, the believer is to stay if the unbeliever is willing but if the unbeliever leaves or abandons they aren't bound in that marriage or relationship any longer. The question often arises, does he mean that they are free to marry someone else? The answer to that seems obviously to be yes, that if they are no longer bound to the other person, then they are single and have the right to marry.
The next section of the chapter is introduced with a couple of illustrations on the theme of "Remain where you are called." He first used the illustration of circumcision and said if you were called to Christ as circumcised don't try to become uncircumcised and if you came to Christ uncircumcised don't be circumcised since circumcision means nothing in our spiritual life but obeying God is what matters. Then he used the illustration of slavery and said if you were called as a slave not to worry about it because you were free with the Lord "But if" you can get your freedom then do so. If you are free then don't become the slave of men. Remain where you are called.
Then he applied the point he had first illustrated in two ways. In verse 25 he applied it to virgins by saying that he had no command from the Lord on the matter but again would speak by inspiration from God on the topic and said the virgin should stay single, due to the present distress. Verse 27-28 "Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you released from a wife? Do not seek a wife. BUT IF you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have trouble in this life and I am trying to spare you." There it is again. His principle was, REMAIN WHERE YOU ARE CALLED. But in both applications to the one who is single having never married and the one who is single because of divorce he followed with, "BUT IF YOU MARRY, YOU HAVE NOT SINNED."
The point I want us to see is that some things that are taught in Scripture, such as in this chapter are for the good of people and offer us the way that is best for us, yet doing it a different way didn't mean that the person sinned. Too often we read this chapter and see the things that are said not to do and stop with that point. Thank God, the Holy Spirit didn't allow Paul to stop at the point of telling everyone it was better to stay single. Also, if you have been divorced and someone has told you that the only way you can be saved is to stay single or to not have sex with the one who is your wife, you have been lied to. God actually says that for one to live in a marriage without sex is to put themselves in a place where they are more likely to tempted and led astray by Satan because of their lack of self-control.
By the way, it should stand out that when Paul took what Jesus said and applied it to the Christian couple married to each other and turned immediately to speak of other situations like a Christian married to an unbeliever and said that he didn't have a word from Jesus on that matter, it should let anyone recognize that what Jesus said on the topic didn't apply to every situation and marriage in the world. Remember Jesus said to the twelve, "I have more that I want to tell you but you aren't ready to bear it. I will send the Holy Spirit to you and he will guide you into all truth." Instead of trying to strain passages like I Corinthians 7 through Matthew 19 or Matthew 5 it should be the other way around in light of what Jesus said on the subject.


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How Marianas Trench Prepare for a Tour: 'There Is Only So Much Square Footage in a Suitcase!'
Following pop-rock group Marianas Trench's tour throughout North America in support of their latest album, Phantoms, we only have one question on our mind: What exactly went on behind the scenes?
Before any band hits the road, there are countless things that have to be strategically planned and rehearsed before cramming gear into suitcases and road cases. Basically: Any given live show is not all in a night's work.
Thankfully, Marianas Trench are sharing the secrets behind their long-standing success when it comes to wowing crowds across the globe, something they've been doing since 2001.
So, just how do all four original band members get along in a tour bus after spending almost nineteen years together? Below, ahead of their European tour dates, guitarist Matt Webb talks about how he and the band prepare for a major tour.
Do you have any rituals for when you leave your pets or family for a tour?
I try to cram in a few awesome family days before I leave. This time we hit up the Vancouver aquarium to look at jellyfish, poke squishy aquatic creatures and eat fries. A f----n' dolphin got my fries wet!
Is there a specific way you pack your bags?
Strategically. You need to bring a lot of crap on tour. I own more socks and underwear than any man should own. There is only so much square footage in a suitcase so you really need to think long and hard about the most efficient way to pack. I start visualizing my pack 1-2 weeks before tour, then slowly piece it together.
Weather is the real issue. We're starting this tour at the end of summer, but it will finish in the fall. What level of jacket insulation do I require? How many shoes can I fit in this suitcase? Will it be overweight at the airport and subject to the $75 oversize baggage fee? Probably. And as I type this, I am sitting in New Jersey as a hurricane passes by. I was not prepared for a hurricane. Either way, there is always Walmart—unless it gets destroyed by a hurricane.
What stays with you in your bunk or lounge at all times?
I have a bus bag with 2-3 days worth of clothing, a gym outfit, running shoes, a warm sweater because the bus is always arctic, 86 different charging cables, stolen hotel towels and slippers. Whatever is on the ground of the bus, I do not trust.
What goes into creating your production?
Thought... and then money.
How do you go about choosing a set list considering there are four different opinions to consider?
It's brutal. We have such a big catalog now, five albums worth of material. It's a complicated decision. You have to play the singles and audience faves, but we also want to introduce new songs and album tracks that are fun to play. Unfortunately, there isn't enough time to satisfy everyone, but we certainly do our best.
What essential instruments do you take on the road, and how do you decide which stay back home?
For the last few tours, I've been playing exclusively Duesenberg guitars because they are absolutely legendary. They sound beautiful and are built like tanks. The perfect road warriors. I also like to rotate in a few wild cards here and there. I have an original 1963 Gretsch Jet Firebird (same year as Malcolm Young) and a 1972 Fender Telecaster Thinline that absolutely slays. I never leave home without 'em.
How involved are you with creating or designing your merchandise?
Very involved. Like, we do it all!
What's the first thing you do when you get on the tour bus for the first time?
Stuff my belongings in all the best drawers, jockey for prime suitcase bay position, investigate video game console systems, and then complain about the lack of peanut butter.
What's the first thing on your mind or first thing you do when you arrive in a new city?
Where is the coolest restaurant that is open at whatever time of day it is? Where is the cheesiest tourist spot nearby where I can send a photo of myself to my mom? And where can I get a croissant?
What phone apps do you use to pass the time while traveling?
I try to stay off that damn thing as much as possible.
What's the first thing you do when you get home from a tour, aside from sleeping and laundry?
Touch my naked body to the wall of my shower. You have no idea how incredible it is to not shower in a venue shower. If you want to see dead rodents and get strange rashes from the shower curtain, then road life is definitely for you.
Check out Marianas Trench's European tour dates, below:
November 6 – Newcastle, UK – Riverside
November 7 – Manchester, UK – Club Academy
November 8 – Bath, UK – Komedia Bath
November 10 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute2
November 11 – Sheffield, UK – The Leadmill
November 12 – Glasgow, UK – St. Luke's
November 14 – London, UK – Scala
November 15 – Brighton, UK – Chalk
November 18 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg OZ
November 19 – Hamburg, Germany – Uebel & Gefährlich
November 20 – Frankfurt Am Main, Germany – Zoom
November 22 – Munich, Germany – Feierwerk / Hansa 39
November 23 – Cologne, Germany – Luxor


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In the Conceptual Age, we will need to complement our L-Directed reasoning by mastering six essential R-Directed aptitudes. Together these six high-concept, high-touch senses can help develop the whole new mind this new era demands.
1. Not just function but also DESIGN. It's no longer sufficient to create a product, a service, an experience, or a lifestyle that's merely functional. Today it's economically crucial and personally rewarding to create something that is also beautiful, whimsical, or emotionally engaging.
2. Not just argument but also STORY. When our lives are brimming with information and data, it's not enough to marshal an effective argument. Someone somewhere will inevitably track down a counterpoint to rebut your point. The essence of persuasion, communication, and self-understanding has become the ability also to fashion a compelling narrative.
3. Not just focus but also SYMPHONY. Much of the Industrial and Information Ages required focus and specialization. But as white-collar work gets routed to
4. Not just logic but also EMPATHY. The capacity for logical thought is one of the things that makes us human. But in a world of ubiquitous information and advanced analytic tools, logic alone won't do. What will distinguish those who thrive will be their ability to understand what makes their fellow woman or man tick, to forge relationships, and to care for others.
5. Not just seriousness but also PLAY. Ample evidence points to the enormous health and professional benefits of laughter, lightheartedness, games, and humor. There is a time to be serious, of course. But too much sobriety can be bad for your career and worse for your general well-being. In the Conceptual Age, in work and in life, we all need to play.
6. Not just accumulation but also MEANING. We live in a world of breathtaking material plenty. That has freed hundreds of millions of people from day-to-day struggles and liberated us to pursue more significant desires: purpose, transcendence, and spiritual fulfillment.
Design. Story. Symphony. Empathy. Play. Meaning. These six senses increasingly will guide our lives and shape our world. Many of you no doubt welcome such a change. But to some of you, this vision might seem dreadful—a hostile takeover of normal life by a band of poseurs in black unitards who will leave behind the insufficiently arty and emotive. Fear not. The high-concept, high-touch abilities that now matter most are fundamentally human attributes. After all, back on the savannah, our cave-person ancestors weren't taking SATs or plugging numbers into spreadsheets. But they were telling stories, demonstrating empathy, and designing innovations. These abilities have always comprised part of what it means to be human. But after a few generations in the Information Age, these muscles have atrophied. The challenge is to work them back into shape. (That's the idea behind the Portfolio section at the end of each chapter. This collection of tools, exercises, and further reading materials will send you on your way to developing a whole new mind.) Anyone can master the six Conceptual Age senses. But those who master them first will have a huge advantage. So let's get started.
Excerpted from A WHOLE NEW MIND © by Daniel H. Pink. Reprinted with permission of Riverhead Books, a division of Penguin Group USA.


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The way the two head coaches had been carrying on before Wednesday leading up to the Florida-Michigan game, perhaps the best thing would be to have them meet at the middle of the field and wrestle at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Winner take all. Except there's something that makes me think Jim Harbaugh would have a shiv tucked into his khakis.
Anyway, because that won't happen, there will be a football game (minus roughly one-tenth of Florida's scholarship players) in Arlington, Texas, and there seems to be a theme on both sides.
May the toughest team win.
Not all college football games are decided by which is the toughest team. Some are about schematic advantages, team speed, officials' calls and breaks.
And there will be games on Florida's schedule where those are the most important things.
But make no mistake about it.
Florida can't win Saturday if it is not tough enough.
Some of that is simply finding out if Florida is tough enough to deal with yet another group of suspensions. These guys have 10 teammates who won't make the trip and one never knows how a guy handles his buddy or even his rival missing out on an opportunity like this.
Still, most of it is physical.
Are they tough enough to get off blocks on one side and execute them on the other? Tough enough to take hits and hold on to the ball? Tough enough in the fourth quarter to have the energy to keep going? Tough enough to break tackles and make tackles?
There is an opportunity for some guys to show how tough they are and let their coach know they will be there in that department whether their punished teammates are there or not.
How tough are you, Florida, in a tough situation.
Of course, when you think Michigan football, you think tough.
You think Harbaugh and you think tougher.
This is going to be a physical game. Somehow it feels as if — with all of these UF suspensions — it will not only go to the team that is tougher physically, but tougher mentally.
Jim McElwain, whose voice was dripping with disappointment Wednesday, was in a better mood Monday when he talked about this. Then, the frustrations were far enough in the rear view to look ahead. On Wednesday, they were still too fresh.
But he knows that a big part of the toughness equation is how players bounce back from bad plays — and they will happen — and perform on the next one. He wants short memories.
"I'm with the team a lot more than he is," said receiver Josh Hammond earlier this week, "so I think from a player's standpoint we'll be fine from a mental standpoint."
That was before the latest round of suspensions and well before a defender has been beaten on a deep pass or a running back had his bell rung on national TV in an NFL stadium that's big enough to house another NFL stadium.
The truth is that we have no idea how tough this team is or will be with everything that has happened. We just know it had better be.
I don't put a lot of credence in what happened two years ago in the Citrus Bowl, but the memory of what happened that day doesn't just disappear with time.
Michigan was the tougher team. Florida was the team that didn't look like it wanted to be there (and in the case of Jordan Scarlett wasn't there because of a different suspension).
So I asked McElwain about it, how his team back then certainly didn't look tough enough on that day.
"Ha, that's an understatement," he said.
And with all of the hoopla surrounding the quarterbacks and the rosters and the depth charts and this different opening game and the shame of the suspensions, McElwain still can't wait to see the level of toughness his team will bring to Arlington.
"I think a lot of it has to do with the want and, you know, we'll see," he said. "Obviously, they're a team that runs your speed sweep stuff and do stuff that will try to get you off the edge and run by you, but at the end of the day when they get in regular or green personnel and motion around and say, 'We're coming,' we'll see if we can stand up to it."
Yep, we'll see.
"That's one of the things that's a challenge against this team," McElwain said. "It's interesting. When you build your team, you build your team to win your conference or your side of the conference and yet in our case, we're going to see a couple similar teams to that on our schedule. This will be a good test for us that way."
There is more, as we all know, to being tough than just saying you will be. You can clinch your fist when the bully picks a fight, but are you really willing to fight back?
When you're knocked down for whatever reason, can you get back up?
It's not like McElwain's teams have not shown that toughness. Last year's game at LSU was all about toughness and the tougher team won.
It's just that it hasn't always been consistent.
It wasn't there at Arkansas or at FSU or against Alabama in either SEC title game.
And with so many young players on each side, there are going to be a lot of wide eyes on both teams.
There is a fine line between being tough and being smart. A 15-yard penalty for a late hit doesn't show you're tough, just selfish. There is no doubt that both teams will be fired up for a game of this magnitude, but it has to be controlled.
"I think what you kind of try to do is let the game itself and the atmosphere handle that," McElwain said.
This much we know — we're about to discover something about this Florida football team in a few days.
And if these Gators aren't tough enough — physically and mentally — they're going to find some tough luck.
Contact Pat Dooley at 352-374-5053 or at firstname.lastname@example.com. And follow at Twitter.com/Pat_Dooley.


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Uber Stinger Jump
First of all, to do this jump, you must have Stinger from Alastor set (level doesn't matter). When your at any edge of a drop zone (area where you can fall), do stinger straight at it and you will jump farther than normal. Helps you get up onto the top part of the broken bridge piece and claim a precious blue orb that you couldnt get any other way except flying. Note: Stinger jump distance can vary at different drop zones so experiment with it.
All Star Group Photo
To unlock All Star Group Photo you must get S Rank on all missions.
Mundus Battles
In the final battle with Mundus, if you're in the sky, then keep using Devil Trigger. When you're outside the castle, on the ground, that's the time to pull out Ebony and Ivory. Hit the floating rocks, which give you Devil Trigger "symbols". When you're in the waterways of the castle, just fire away at Mundus with the grenade launcher and stay out of his reach. Then the game is (pretty much) yours.
Bird Beater
The beast way to beat The Griffin is with air raid and the granade launcher. Use air raid to weaken him then use the launcher to beat him up even more while your air raid charges up. Keep on doing this and he's done believe me I've beat that mission all ready.
Easy Mode
Start a new game. Successfully beat the first mission and DO NOT save, and you will be presented with the easy mode screen. Note* once you activate this mode it cannot be turned off.
Easier Way To Beat Phantom
When you fight phantom, he may seem tough but he is really a pushover. All you gotta watch out for is when he jumps towards you and his fireballs. When he jumps towards you, just jump backwards, and to dodge his fireballs, all you do is a rolling dodge. But the really easy way to beat him is to run up to him and right when he is gonna hit you with his arms, jump on his back and whoop out ebony and ivory and start blasting at his back. You can also use alastor's air raid to take him out even quicker!
Easy Way To Beat Nelo Angelo
An easy way to beat nelo angelo is to keep on slashing and slashing him with alastor until he blocks and when he does that, thats when u jump over his back and start slicing him up. This is very helpful when fighting him because he might be hard to beat to you beginners so this should help you very much. Trust me on this because I have beatin the game already!
Easier Way To Get Rich Quick With Red Orbs
After you defeat phantom for the very first time, go back into that room and you will begin a secret mission called "Phantom Babies". The objective to complete this mission is to kill 100 baby phantoms within the time limit. All you gotta do is to purposely fail and kill all the orbs that you get from killing the baby phantoms. You exit out the room and enter again. You keep on doing this until you get the wanted number of red orbs. Its really easy so go for it!!!
Triple Time Boss
During the game you encounter 5 different bosses, (Phantom, Griffon, Nightmare, Neo Angelo, and Mundus)After your defeat a boss, your will have to beat him 3 more times, So, your have to beat the phantom, Griffon, Nightmare, Neo Angelo, and Mundus 3 different times.
Slaying The Dragon
When you get to the mission where you have to slay the dragon, get out your Alastor sword. Once the dragon shoots a fireball at you hit the fireball with your sword and it will hit the dragon. This will allow you to move farther.
Defeating The Lion
The easiest way to defeat the lions is with Ebony and ivory and alastor. Use ebony and ivory in the devil trigger state and it will open them up quicker than any other weapon. Then you can hack away at the ball inside.
Grenade Launcher
After fighting the phantom spider for the second time(On the rooftop) Continue on and go down the hole. Look for a dead man on the floor and check him. He is holding the grenade Launcher.
When you get in the room where you take the rusty key from the painting with the ghost on it break the table to the left and the shot gun will be there
Easy Way To Fight Phantom
An easy way to fight phantom is to equip your alastor and use the devil trigger, then slash and slash quickly at his face to defeat him quickly.
Very Cool Combo!!!
When you are battling the puppets slash at them with the swords until they fly up in the air. The keep shooting them in the air with the pistols. This is a very cool combo!!
Second Time Start With All Weapons
One you beat the game the first time start a new game under that file and when you start the game you will have all the weapens.
Nightmare Beta Laser Gun
To get the Nightmare beta gun go to the door on the right that you have to use the light sheild to open, it is the red door. Go through all the obsticals in there and at the end id the nightmare beta laser gun!!!
Easy Way To Get All Stylish Rank
Once you get the Nightmare Beta laser gun , just keep on shooting them until your little rank that is near the health meter. Doing this more helps you get your overall rank at the end of each level.
Sparda's Sword
After defeating Vergil for the last time you will get his amulet, it will combine with yours and will transform your normal sword into the legendary Sparda sword which is very powerful and can expand into a long staff like thing with two parts of the blade at the end!
Unlimited Red Souls
Here's how to keep filling your Red Soul meter with unlimited souls. In level 4, right before you go to use the Pride of Lion stone, save your game at the top of the stairs by the entrance to the Cathedral. When you run down the stairs, that big ugly spider will come down after you again. Kick his butt and he will give you at least 500 souls. Now save your game. Hit select, and choose to return to the title screen. Now, load your game. You will start at the top of the stairs again, and every time you run down, the spider will come after you. Every time. Just keep kicking his butt and saving. It will cost you saves, but by doing this you can infinitely fill your Red Soul meter, and buy all the stuff you need. ENJOY!!
Hidden Blue Orb Fragment
In mission 3 you will come across a room with a ladder that you can't climb because the trap door at the top is shut. Also, in that room there is an odd looking object, on what looks like a very short drawbridge, that when you examine, it says there are three holes for something to go in. You will notice, on each side of the bridge there is some type of sewage drain going through the wall. You can only view the one one the right, however if you jump into the one on the left side, you will find the hidden blue orb. This, if you have been correctly portraying Dante's role, will be the fourth piece to make your first blue orb. This extends your healt bar by double! NOTE: This extra life is extremely helpful in facing the next boss. Without this fragment, you would not find another fragment until the next level after the boss, probably causing you some frustration.
All-star Group Photo
Successfully complete the game with an "S" rank on all missions to unlock the all- star group photo.
Always Full Devil Triger
Once you beat Dante must die mode with his father, then you get the next mode called super dante mode. Its really cool cause it never diminishes.
Play As His Father
If you complete hard mode and open dante must die! mode, you have the option to play as the legendary dark night sparda (dantes father).
Press the select button if you do not wish to view the cut-scenes and get ready to play.
100 Red Orbs
Right when you enter the castle and begin Mission 1, go up to the statue of the knight on a horse. Jump up onto the back of the horse and from there jump up to stand on the tip of the lance. If you do so, you will receive 100 Red Orbs and get a cool view of the ceiling.
Levitating Enemies
This is my favorite attack to do on enemies, especially puppets. Equip "Ebony" and "Ivory", (Dante's pistols) and hit an enemy with the verticle strike with your sword, this will send the enemy into the air, while the enemy is in the air, pull out "Ebony" and "Ivory" and shoot away. The shots will hold the enemy in the air until they blow up. This is not only cool, but helpful, while in the air, the enemies can't attack you.
Super Dante Mode
Successfully complete Dante Must Die mode to unlock Super Dante mode. In this mode, you can transform into a devil, and use magic indefinitely.
Dante Must Die Mode
Successfully complete Legendary Dark Night mode to unlock Dante Must Die mode.
Legendary Dark Night Mode
Successfully complete Hard mode to unlock Legendary Dark Night mode.
Hard Mode
Successfully complete the game once to unlock Hard mode.
Easy Mode
Successfully complete missions 1, 2, or 3 while using at least one continue. At the start of the next mission, there will be an option to change the game to easy mode. Note: Once easy mode is activated you cannot return to normal mode.
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Splitting Equity Among Founders
This is a repost of the original article by Alain Raynaud, founder of Startup Conference, published in the Autumn 2015 issue of CoFounder.
One of the most uncomfortable discussions when you start your company is the topic of splitting equity. Early on, your startup was just an idea that you bounced around with some friends. Then, that idea grew on you, and you agreed to turn it into a startup. Friends became co-founders. Everyone is working happily toward shipping your first version. No paperwork in the way.
In your mind, you are the CEO. It was clearly your idea. Your friend may be a great coder, but you could have found any developer to implement your product. It's obvious to you that the startup is your baby, and you should own most of it, probably 80% or so. You feel generous that you are about to offer 20% equity for what is just a glorified coding job.
Except you haven't had "the talk" yet. You need to sit down with your co-founder(s) and discuss exactly how to split the pie. Beware. "The talk" has caused more startups to fail than you can imagine.
Maybe 50/50 Is Not Such a Great Idea.
From your co-founder's perspective, he is implementing all of the product, making all the hard design decisions and figuring out all the details that will make the startup a success. All you really did was provide an initial idea — that he improved over many weeks of brainstorming.
How do you imagine he will appreciate your offer of 20% equity? Not so well.
Clearly, if you are too aggressive, you risk losing your co-founders. At the other end of the spectrum, I have met many founders who shy away from having that tough discussion. Instead, they take the easy road and say "we'll split everything equally, 50/50." That's a great way to avoid a painful discussion today, but it will set you up for a failure tomorrow. Most likely you and your co-founder are not the perfect pair, unlike Larry and Sergei. An equal split usually signals a weak CEO who can't make decisions. When the time comes for any kind of tough call, an equal split multiplies the chance of deadlock among founders. Paralysis is also a far too common startup-killer.
Another terrible way to go about splitting equity is to base it on how much cash each founder is bringing. It may sound rational to Wall Street to set a price per share and let the founders buy as many shares as they can. Except the resulting split has nothing to do with what matters – who is critical to the startup – and instead is linked to who happens to have more cash at their disposal.
Is there a better way? I think so.
I started advising startups in Silicon Valley about how to split equity when I launched the co-founder meetup in 2009. I had my own experiences through several startups. As a director of a French incubator, I advised many entrepreneurs on the topic as well.
Each time, I would sit with all the co-founders and start with my first question: "Who is the CEO?" And then I'd ask about everyone's role, how they saw each other's contributions and so on. The questioning would last for a good 30 minutes, after which I could suggest some reasonable ranges. That discussion was a great way to force issues that had been left unspoken for too long. In one case, everyone agreed at the end of the meeting that founder #4 should quit. Even that fourth founder!
Most likely you and your co-founder are not the perfect pair, unlike Larry and Sergei. An equal split usually signals a weak CEO who can't make decisions.
Eventually, I got tired of asking the same questions over and over again and I wrote a quick online calculator I called the Co-founder Equity Calculator. While not as precise as a real discussion, it has been used by thousands of startups. A great way to make use of the online calculator is as a discussion starter: tell each co-founder to fill out the questions, and share the percentages (but not the detailed answers). Compare and discuss why you think the numbers don't match.
To conclude, here are some quick tips:
- 10% is a minimum to be considered a co-founder. Below that, you are in the range of first employee and should include some salary.
- 4 is the maximum number of real co-founders you should have. If you think you need 6 co-founders, rethink everyone's role and simplify.
- Every co-founder, including you, should have vesting (typically over 4 years), which solves a lot of issues with future co-founder fights.
Alain is the founder of the Startup Conference and creator of the Co-founder Equity Calculator.
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Rams RB Todd Gurley Reportedly Has Arthritis in Injured KneeMarch 2, 2019
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley reportedly has arthritis in his previously injured left knee.
Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported the update Saturday and noted the revelation "helps explain his limited usage in the playoffs."
Gurley received at least 15 carries in each of his first eight appearances of the 2018 season, including a 30-touch game in the Rams' 23-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in mid-October.
The 24-year-old University of Georgia product reached the 15-carry threshold just twice in his final six games of the regular season, however, and missed the last two games with the knee injury. He returned for the postseason, but his usage was sporadic. He recorded just 11 touches in the Super Bowl.
Though L.A. frequently turned to backup C.J. Anderson during the playoffs, neither the team nor Gurley pinned Gurley's limited role on an injury.
"We had gone in knowing that we wanted to kind of almost have a shared load between he and C.J.," head coach Sean McVay told reporters in his season-ending press conference. "So the amount of attempts just rushing the ball the last couple games was a little bit different."
Following the Super Bowl, Gurley said, "I know there's been a lot of concern about my knee and stuff, but really I am fine," per Mike Jones of USA Today (h/t Connor Casey of 247Sports).
It's apparently a different story behind the scenes. John Breech of CBSSports.com reported Friday "there's definitely some concern inside the organization about his left knee" and that the team would consider stem-cell treatment if offseason plans for recovery don't lead to progress.
Gurley is under contract through 2023, but his knee issues make finding a reliable reserve a key offseason priority for the Rams with Anderson set to become an unrestricted free agent.


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After a harrowing experience with an obsessed patient, oncology nurse practitioner Leigh Weston needed a change. She thought she'd left her troubles behind when she moved home to Carrington, North Carolina, and took a job in the emergency department of the local hospital. But when someone tampers with her brakes, she fears the past has chased her into the present. She reaches out to her high school friend turned homicide investigator, Ryan Parker, for help.
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