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Location: Plaut Room
Join the group to discuss "What to Expect When No One's Expecting" on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Book Description: For years, we have been warned about the looming danger of overpopulation: people jostling for space on a planet that's busting at the seams and running out of oil and food and land and everything else.
But the "population bomb" never exploded. Instead, statistics from around the world make clear that since the 1970s, we've been facing exactly the opposite problem: people are having too few babies. Population growth has been slowing for two generations. The world's population will peak, and then begin shrinking, within the next fifty years. In some countries, it's already started. Japan, for instance, will be half its current size by the end of the century. In Italy, there are already more deaths than births every year. China's One-Child Policy has left that country without enough women to marry its men, not enough young people to support the country's elderly, and an impending population contraction that has the ruling class terrified.
And all of this is coming to America, too. In fact, it's already here. Middle-class Americans have their own, informal one-child policy these days. And an alarming number of upscale professionals don't even go that far—they have dogs, not kids. In fact, if it weren't for the wave of immigration we experienced over the last thirty years, the United States would be on the verge of shrinking, too.
What to Expect When No One's Expecting explains why the population implosion happened and how it is remaking culture, the economy, and politics both at home and around the world. Because if America wants to continue to lead the world, we need to have more babies. -amazon.com


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November 17, 2008 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: Thanksgiving Holiday
SUBJECT 2: PedNSS and PNSS 2006 Data Summaries
SUBJECT 3: Missouri WIC Customer Satisfaction Report
SUBJECT 4: October Caseload Update
SUBJECT 5: Nutrition Assessments in MOWINS
SUBJECT 6: Extra Formula
SUBJECT 7: WIC New Resource Item
- Thanksgiving Holiday: The State WIC Office will be closed and there will be no HANDS Help Desk coverage on Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28, 2008.
If you have questions contact Mark Davis at email@example.com or 573-526-5323 or 800-392-8209.
- PedNSS and PNSS 2006 Data Summaries: The 2006 data summaries for the Pediatric Nutrition and Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance Systems (PedNSS and PNSS) have been posted to the Department web page. These reports summarize key pediatric health indicators of infants and children, age birth to 5 years, participating in the Missouri WIC program in 2006 and key maternal health indicators of women participating in WIC in 2006. These reports can be accessed on the website, scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on the link to the specific report you want to read. Both reports include data maps. If you have questions on how you can use this data in your local program, please contact your technical assistance district nutritionist.
- Missouri WIC Customer Satisfaction Report: The Missouri WIC Customer Satisfaction Report has been posted to the Department web page. It reports the results of the 2008 survey designed to estimate the impact of language background on WIC participant's satisfaction and the program's ability to meet the needs of different cultural groups. The report can be accessed on the website, and then clicking on the report. In addition, a PowerPoint summary of the report is available for your use with local agency staff. This summary can be used in working with agency staff on customer service issues or with boards/agency administrators as an educational tool. If you have questions about the report, please contact Annie Siu-Norman at email@example.com
- October Caseload Update: October 2008, the first month of program year 2009, caseload set yet another all time high record for any October and for any Month at all since data is available from FFY1989. At 151,315 October 2008 caseload was 6.93% higher than October of last year. See attached graph for caseload trends. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jim Schindler (email@example.com) or Lyn Konstant (email@example.com).
- Nutrition Assessments in MOWINS: Some of you have asked about the Nutrition Assessments and how these fit into the VENA questions in MOWINS. We are very happy that you like the NA forms that have been in use for some time now.
The MOWINS VENA questions are not user friendly and require much more writing by the LWP staff than the current Nutrition Assessment forms. We have discussed this in the State WIC office. We have made some changes to how the LWPS will address the VENA questions in MOWINS. Please see the following:
a. Continue to use the Nutrition Assessments (WIC 35, WIC 36 and WIC 37) as they are currently printed.
b. The asterisk questions on the current NAs will be the VENA questions in MOWINS, which are assessed at cert and recert.
c. We will add 2 additional questions to the VENA Questions in MOWINS:
What nutrition and health questions do you have today?
What other community resources do you need today?
d. At cert, recert, and infant assessment the LWP will scan the completed NA that the participant completes at cert, recert and infant assessment.
e. The WIC Certifier will complete the VENA questions in MOWINS (questions with an asterisk) at cert and recert and can discuss these with the participant.
f. At the 30 day visit, the Nutritionist will assess and discuss with the High Risk participant the NA and high risk issues. The nutritionist should chart in the MOWINS SOAP notes the discussion of the NA with the high risk participant.
g. At the 60 day visit, the CPA will assess and discuss the NA with the non-high risk participant. The CPA should chart in MOWINS General Notes the discussion of the NA with the non-high risk participant.
If you have questions, please discuss with your Technical Assistance District Nutritionist.
- Extra Formula: Attached is a current listing of extra formula available at different LWPs and guiding principles for shipping, created to assist you when sending or receiving extra supply of infant formula. Red font means the formula will be expiring in the first quarter of 2009. Please check the listing in order to utilize formulas with the most recent expiration date first, prior to placing an order, to help keep food costs down. Also be sure to notify your district nutritionist or Michelle Nienhuis at firstname.lastname@example.com when you have unused formula available at your agency so it may be added to the database. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Nienhuis at 800-392-8209.
- WIC New Resource Item: The State WIC office is pleased to introduce a new resource item "Growing" stickers for WIC children. Please see the attached sheet. Our own Missouri WIC stickers are also being developed. If your local WIC provider is interested in using the stickers, please e-mail the following information to Sheila Dessieux at email@example.com, or fax to 573-526-1470 by December 4, 2008:
- Name of Contact Person
- Name of Agency
- Agency Number
The stickers are limited in number at this time; therefore, we will ship stickers to local WIC providers who requested them. If you have any suggestions and/or questions, please contact Takako Tagami at email@example.com.
Missouri WIC Customer Satisfaction Survey
October 2009 Caseload Graph '07-'09
Extra Supply of Formula
UPS Electronic Shipment Instructions
UPS Hard Copy Form Shipping Instructions


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The 1976-S Washington Silver Quarter is a one year Type. The coin is very common in circulated grades. The reverse has an image of a drummer boy and many coins in circulation have been pulled because of its different design. Only examples in MS68 condition or higher appear to be scarce but still thousands of examples exist if enough searching is done. In MS69 condition it is really scarce with less than a handful of examples known and none existing in higher condition.


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efghij, yes, "Words Of Love" I forgot to mention is excellent!
Love "Talking About You," as well, but wish the quality were better.
Another gem that I forgot to comment on (there is a LOT of material here! apologies!) is "Roll Over Beethoven." Now, I know we've heard countless versions of this (the officially released studio recording, the Hollywood Bowl release-- with the priceless George line "get your mother and reel and rock it..."-- the live in Sweden Anthology version-- which is absolute KILLER-- and the first BBC version), but this one is a worthy addition, and in my mind is second ONLY to the live in Sweden version. George approaches the vocal slightly differently here...instead of just plowing thru it, he's re-interpreting it, and emphasizing certain phrases and words differently. There is almost a sneer to his vocals here, and the band plays the song a bit more loosely than normal. Again, the differences are subtle, but I think fanatics familiar with all the versions will hear what I'm talking about.


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Maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but in any case, I don't know why you would want to create a liability for yourself by suggesting it is safe when you have no idea if it is or not?
Exactly my point; Walmart's lawyers/buyers want to be double sure that any product in the house is safe. No matter how much you slobber on it, no? They take the "maybe" out of the equation.
No, I'm talking about Chicago Bob creating a liability for Chicago Bob by speaking out of his rear end. It's like waving someone on at an intersection. You should never do it.
I think you would be hard pressed to find any item at WalterWorld that is made from the "bad" plastic.Think....about all those terribly cute babies one see's at WW slobbering and sucking on something plastic while cruising around in their baby seats.Oh, to be young again and have babies....
No, I'm talking about Chicago Bob creating a liability for Chicago Bob by speaking out of his rear end.
Bob,I'm sure that Wal-Mart does not want to sell something that is knowingly harmful when used for its intended purpose, or might be the subject of a recall, but otherwise it can't spend its time worrying about every possible harm that a product might cause. For those cases, Wal-Mart would rely on indemnity by its suppliers in the event someone sues or threatens to sue Wal-Mart for a perceived harm resulting from use of any product sold by Wal-Mart. Every supplier agreement will have indemnity provisions. Even a supplier might be spared liability if a product is used for other than its intended purpose.Peter
I bet the artisan trays by DoughMate / Madan plastics would fit nicely and the work beautifully 5 275 g work best but I do 6 250 g I can get em quick ! John
John, I love your idea of using your wine cooler for proofing. I use small plastic container for individual dough ball, which I got from Walmart , they are stackable, and food grade.
John,Pls give dimensions (and costs) for those! I cant go past 16 x 13 on the L x W Prefer 3 on the height.ThanksJohn K
JConk,I am unable to PM you re: the dough trays. If anyone is in contact with JConk, pls. relay my message!ThanksJohn K
Bert,Can you take a pic of those, and give dimensions?Thanks!John K
Unless you are planning on storing wine, wouldn't it be easier to just add a second refrigerator to your garage, than converting that wine cooler? When the party is over, you will have extra fridge space. Just a thought.TomN
Tom,The combination of small size, price, and temp control on the wine cooler is what I was looking for. Originally I was going to get an external thermometer (Johnson Control, etc) and attach it to a small fridge, and I may still yet!But we'll see how my setup works for now.Most of the time I'm just doing about 10-15 dough balls anyways.John K
Not to mention this has a very big cool factor. I know you are after control John...don't hurt to do it in style though.
How much time did you give it to stabilize?
Don't want to high jack the thread but How do you like the Igrill?
Mitch,Sad to say 12++ hours. John K


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However, Prop 99 does not provide this protection. Prop 99 is worded to ONLY prohibit government from taking "owner occupied" homes. No mention of business property, rental property of any type (including detached homes, apartments, condos, or trailer homes), or even farm and ranch property. It doesn't even protect those "owner occupied" homes if the owner has occupied it for less than 12 months. An analysis by the Institute for Justice, (a non-profit public interest law firm out of Arlington, VA that litigated against expanding eminent domain in the Kelo case) states Prop 99 would provide insubstantial protection against abuse of eminent domain for private commercial development. The State of California's non-partisan Legislative Analyst's Office says that Prop 99 "is not likely to significantly alter current government land acquisition practices."
Opponents of Prop 98 state it is a deceptive plan to force people out of their rent controlled apartments or trailer homes. This is a distraction based on emotional fear. In fact, Prop 98 states that any statute or ordinance that limits the price an owner may charge a tenant may remain in effect as long as at least one of the tenants continues to occupy the space as his or her principal place of residence. Would it be ironic, or just plain sad, for those in rent controlled apartments or trailer homes to vote against Prop 98 then have their residence taken because it was not "owner occupied" and thus not protected by Prop 99? Only Prop 98 addresses the main issue of taking private property, of any type, unlike the narrowly defined conditions for property found in Prop 99.
So who stands to benefit, given the passage of one over the other. Opponents of Prop 98 lump supporters into the categories of either Apartment Owner Interests or Mobile Home Park Interests, all otherwise known as Wealthy Landlords (how the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association can be labeled an "Apartment Owner Interest" is bewildering). These "Interests" are portrayed as greedy and evil. I don't think I can completely attribute nefarious motivations to someone who wants to protect his or her property from being taken by the government.
Backers of Prop 99 include elected government officials (Feinstein, Pelosi, Schwarzenegger), government agencies, environmental groups, labor and development groups. It was authored by the League of California Cities. These groups benefit immensely with greater ease in taking private property. The Livermore City council endorsed the Kilo decision after it came out. They now back Prop 99. Don't you think they are in favor of making it easier to take private property?
So if you fall for sappy, emotional advertising and are in favor of greater governmental control and confiscation of property, then it looks like Prop 99 is for you.
If you are for stopping governmental encroachment on your private property rights then vote Yes on Prop 98.
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BEIJING (AP) Zou Shiming has won China's first gold medal in boxing after Mongolian light flyweight Serdamba Purevdorj retired early in the second round of their title bout with an apparent shoulder injury.
Zou had a 1-0 lead after a tentative first round Sunday, but the Mongolian coach threw in the towel just 19 seconds into the second. Purevdorj had been fighting with his right arm handing limply at his side, though he was able to throw some punches with it.
Zou's victory fulfills four years of high expectations for the two-time world champion, whose bronze medal in Athens was China's first in a sport long banned by Mao.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (835 votes).
In short: A great PB course for the 10 distance - BUT so expensiveIn full: I really enjoyed the run and the course. Luckily I won a place in the race otherwise I dont think I would have entered - £40 is very expensive. The T SHirt and medal were really nice at the end.The last 2 miles back along the sea front is very tough. If it had been raining instead of sunny I dont think I would have enjoyed it so much.Parking and general access into Portsmouth on race morning are a nightmare - Arrive the day before and stay or come on a bike.Date of review: October 26, 2009
In short: Well-organised, huge field, very enjoyableIn full: Great day out, great course, great atmosphere - loved the loud music at mile 9.Really lucky with the weather, and definitely appreciated the on course shower to cool us down.Thought the baggae area was really well organised compared to other racesHowever, the waves weren't well managed at all - it was difficult to get into your estimated time, and many people were starting far too far forward. Only quibble though.Date of review: October 26, 2009
In short: Nice day out with friends.Not cheap!More of a charity fun run than a race.In full: Fun run plenty of surport,good weather and a meal with the group i came with made it a fun day trip.Wish they'd ban the mp3's though.Date of review: October 26, 2009
In short: Great Race, good supportIn full: This was my first 10 mile race and loved the support and atmosphere on the way round. Found the last two miles pretty tough along the sea front due to the windy conditions. With regards to travelling:I travelled along way for this and stayed at a hotel just 4 miles from Southsea the night before - and it took nearly an hour to get the car park at Southsea on the Sunday morning.The carpark was a real 'mare' to get out of at the end -we delayed our exit by 2 hours and it took 1.30 hours as we had to get out as due to distance we needed to get away.Next year I will stay at a hotel in the centre of Portsmouth and avoid this problem.All in enjoyed the race but felt let down by the car parking debacle at the end.Date of review: October 26, 2009
In full: All the great stuff you expect from the big events - even great weatherOnly down side was baggage storage was not secure, and a bit pricey - but overall enjoyed itDate of review: October 26, 2009
In short: A nice big event race to do, not much for £30 entry though!In full: Well organised, lots of marshalls, windy at times on course but as expected on a coast run, lots of support all way round.Baggage area was not manned, £30 entry they should have a manned baggage area.£30 entry, basic t-shirt and medal - alot of money for very little!Date of review: October 26, 2009
In short: Very well organisedIn full: Good support, good atmosphere, will be back...Date of review: October 26, 2009
In short: Great race, but could someone remember the key for the car park gate!In full: Great race and helped me lift my mood from a miserable week in bed with the cold and almost even got a PB despite not being in full fitness. Not much to top the organisation, but would like to see more speakers from mile 8 onwards, especially if the weather is naff like in 2008. Only one other thing, as a fast runner, I was disappointed that I wasn't able to get a quick getaway from the Southsea car park as they had lost the key to the gate for the only exit. I think a backup plan \ diversion should have been in place as most of the other organisation was 100% spot on!Date of review: October 26, 2009
In short: Great organisation - fantastic charity supportIn full: Didn't enjoy the first mile - too many people with hopeful times to dodge. Last 2 miles into the wind were horrid. Nice run, though. Date of review: October 26, 2009
In short: Excellent again but people please choose the right waveIn full: Excellent course and organisation with great PB potential if it wasnt for the amount of people in the wrong wave. I was in orange c but was stuck behind very slow runners for the first 4k. Even overtook people walking after 2k! Had to run far too quick between 4 and 6 to even get close to my PB. Will do again thoughDate of review: October 26, 2009
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On June 22, 2010, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Under Secretary Burns' testimony included comments on U.S policy towards Iran after the passage of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1929.
He said, "[A]merican policy is straightforward. We must prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. We must counter its other destabilizing actions in the region and beyond. And we must continue to do all we can to advance our broader interests in democracy, human rights and development across the Middle East."
When speaking about UNSC Resolution 1929, Under Secretary Burns said, "For the first time, it bans significant transfers of conventional weapons to Iran. For the first time, 1929 bans all Iranian activities related to ballistic missiles that could deliver a nuclear weapon. For the first time, it imposes a tough framework of cargo inspections to detect and stop Iran's smuggling and acquisition of nuclear materials or other illicit items."
Find a full text transcript of the testimony here.
Saman B. in Iran writes:
Evidently the broadcast committee is just; and require to cooperate else states, it's include of Russia, so no to deal and deliver S300 missiles, don't expand Iranian arsenal too.
The resolution 1929 pointing with us don't waste the time to carry bans out; shut off all the ways of escape for Iran, no allow to turn these boycotts.
Iranian announced these issues not much cop! similar of the former sanctions!
Thank You
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Global security newswire; gsn.nti.org
News Item:
A Russian diplomat today reaffirmed his country's opposition to penalties that Western powers have independently imposed on Iran following the Security Council's adoption of its fourth Iran sanctions resolution earlier this month, Agence France-Presse reported.
"We do not support them. We think they are totally wrong in substance and in tactics," Russian Ambassador to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov said.
"The sanctions contained in (U.N. Security Council) Resolution 1929 are clever sanctions, the follow-on measures by the European Union are not," Chizhov said. "If you want to dissuade Iran from pursuing a nuclear program ... then why the hell are you banning the supply of equipment for the oil and gas industry?"
The penalties would "certainly hinder" progress in resolving the nuclear dispute because because Iran "will immediately sense a difference of views" among other countries, he said.
"We will certainly not accept any infringement of the rights and of the activities of Russian companies on the basis of those unilateral decisions," the official added.
"As far as our cooperation with the EU, that will certainly depend on the degree to which the EU will be taking into consideration our sensitivities regarding the interests of Russian companies involved," Chizhov said (Agence France-Presse/Spacewar.com, June 25).
I don't know how to get the Russians to understand we are flat fed up with Iran being a state sponsor of terrorism, never mind its persuit of nuclear weapons...that just adds incentive to target the source of terrorist financing the IRGC reaps from the oil and gas sector under its control in the Iranian economy.
What about this set of circumstances directly related to the problem of a terrorist getting hold of a nuke, does Ambassador Vladimir Chizhov not understand?
I seem to recall Yuri Andropov once reflecting on the fact that had Iranians taken over the Soviet embassy and held hostages, that Tehran "would have been a smoking crater the next day."
Perhaps what we have is a kinder, gentler Russia that doesn't seem to realize that the Iranian regime is doing today more harm to the Iranian people than any sanctions regime the international community could ever hope to implement could, period.
So I would strongly urge Russia to do a serious re-think if they want a safer world for their kids to grow up in.
Let me just pose a question that may get that thinking process started.
Had the UN Security Council passed every measure enacted in this and all previous resolutions the first time up, rather than take several incremental steps that have proved inadequate by themselves over time.
Where do you think we'd be at right now in this process?
I ask this in a similar veign to whether the taliban would have become resurget had NATO commited from get-go, all the forces that are now being committed to Afghanistan?
I sincerely hope folks are willing to put on those x-ray specs and take a twenty/twenty gander at what works and what don't.
And if folks don't understand why I say "attitude is everything" in learning till I sound like a broken record on this blog, just ask Gen. McCrystal.
Sometimes you find out what kind of attitude works and what doesn't...the hard way.
I don't suppose I'd be hearing such a remark from the Russian Ambassador had Iran been chanting "Death to Russia" these past 31 years.
Regime replacement therapy would have already become reality unilaterally, and not through diplomacy.
Therefore I would suggest to the Ambassador that when he finds himself able to stand in our shoes and ask what the Russian Federation would do, I think he'll come to a greater understanding why the US does the things we do to get the job done effectively.
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@Dipnote Bloggers,
Some years ago I did some pioneering digital outreach and made a few friends among the Iranian opposition.
One of these groups here in the US asked me to help them have a voice in the matter, and I thought you might pass these recomendations on to Under Secretary Burns, as SMCCDI's letter to President Bush on January 27, 2005 may just provide him with a bit of historical perspective in light of what has been enacted in Congress, in the UN sec. Council, and with the EU.
The following recomendations included therein I think will offer pause for thought to folks as to what will work, if it is enacted in a simultaneously combined manner and enforced 100% by everyone concerned.
You'all have a few ingrediants left yet to put into a properly effective "sanctions stew".
The "Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran" (SMCCDI) asked me to help them compile all the ideas and their philosophy and distil it down into something my government could appreciate.
Hope you'll pass this on, thanks.
"These suggestions are based on two tracks. The isolation of the Islamic Republic regime, and the essential moral and
financial support needed by legitimate non-violent opposition groups to move on the opportunity that now exits. Together, in a coordinated way, we will achieve success. God willing.
 1. Implementation of full international economic and military sanctions on the Islamic Republic regime via UN security council resolution based on human rights, support for terrorism, and this to be tabled with or without IAEA board recommendation on the nuclear threat the theocracy poses.
These two issues alone should be viewed as
circumstance the world cannot turn it's back upon, at risk of civilization itself.Â
Such measures should include coordination with oil producing nations to ensure stable
world supply while sanction persists, as well as the halting of any and all arms transfers to the Islamic Republic regime.
Note: We believe it is unwise to continue nuclear power discussions until such time as secular government ratified by the people in Iran comes to power. And rest assured Mr.
President, any new government, abiding by the rule of law, can and will work with the IAEA in full cooperation to implement the safeguards and protocols, to address all
aspects and concerns regarding the peaceful use of atomic power, and to dismantle any and all existing programs that may violate them.
2.  Full diplomatic sanction and closing of Iranian embassies world-wide, removal and deportation of regime representatives, their agents and spies from all nations.
Diplomatic sanction by the UN, and removal of
representation from this international forum till such time as a legitimate interim government can be established in Iran.
Iran is party to the 1948 UN charter, yet not having been a signatory the Islamic Republic regime is abysmally derelict in it's adherence to the provisions contained
within it.
Note: We ask that concerns regarding lack of consular functions as a result of this action be cooperatively addressed, so as to continue to allow emergency visas to be issued. (i.e. family emergencies, etc.) It may be possible
to retain the minimum consular functions, under tight supervision, but they are well known in their recruiting of, and issuing visa to potential martyrs and terrorists.
As well, We feel it is unwise to allow the Islamic Republic regime to maintain a UN staff of aprox. 400 "diplomats", who consistently violate the 12 mile limit, engage in activities not associated with diplomatic function, and pose a threat to US interests and Iranian opposition groups
located in the US.
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SMCCDI letter to Pres. Bush(cont...)
3. Freezing of any and all financial assets of the Islamic Republic regime, their current and former leadership, and corporate interests world-wide, till such time as a new interim government can be established.
As well as allocation of portions of these assets now to legitimate non-violent opposition groups inside and outside Iran, to realize the goals, and to provide the tangible
support needed as civil disobedience becomes manifest in action. Only in this way can this action be self sustaining till it succeeds.
4. Repeated statements by world leaders publicly calling for the leadership of the Islamic Republic regime to step down peacefully, and to relinquish the government
to the hands and will of the Iranian people.
5. The coordinated post-regime rebuilding of vital social institutions and infrastructure of democracy should be implemented now. The training of judges, civil servants, police, etc. The Iranian exile community can provide the talent initially and there are many more inside Iran
supporting the opposition who will answer the call to service as the situation permits. This will speed up the post-regime process, and greatly enhance stability in the
interim government.
In addition, while SMCCDI does not speak for other groups in the opposition, we believe it is vital for our efforts to become coordinated in the formation of a working group among leaders of opposition groups, in conjunction with free nation's representatives to facilitate and coordinate
all of the above measures.
To facilitate this, we would humbly request that you grant audience to the opposition's young leaders, be they Monarchist, Republican, Democrat, moderate, left, or right
as may be represented by their group's opinions, allowing them to express their thanks and support for the greater Middle East project, in a roundtable "Forum for the Future" on Iran.
Mr. President, The proposed sanctions to be implemented will represent a hardship for our people residing in Iran, and we will most certainly face violent opposition toward our civil disobedience actions. But the hope that will sustain the millions of workers and government employees that will rise and shut down the functioning of the Islamic
Republic regime while the sanctions persist, will cause their will to succeed to hold firm. It is our hope that the resolve and support of the international community will
stand firm as well."
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Hi Eric
The propounded expressions should be consider so opportune.
Thank You
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@Saman B,
Those are all Iranian ideas, and proof folks have been seeking regime replacement therapy since long before Amanutcase took over amd put the puppet master on strings in a soft-sell military coup back in 2005.
Thing about "behavior change" is you can't achieve it without a change in leadership, and that should be patently obvious to one and all at this point, regardless of how dedicated to a diplomatic solution they are.
I know to those @ State that still cling to the "two-track" approach might not favor the "two track" approach outlined by dissidents, but it's the only methodology that stands a chance of working short of war, and the use of force to bring a change in government.
Back in the summer of 2006, Elliot Abrams (special advisor to Pres. Bush) and Nick Burns from the State Dept. met with variouds opposition group leaders in an exchange of views much along the lines of what was suggested in the letter.
So far, there has been no follow-up from this current Administration as far as I know, and it's about time they reached out to Iranian Americans to help them formulate a proper and permanent solution to the global problems created by the Iranian government.
Now it took me a couple years of steady, daily engagement with folks to earn their trust to the point they'd honor me with the request to help put their cause into words the American government could relate to.
So My though on this to my governmment is make this an ongoing conversation and cross consultation, because that's how my government will achieve results, rather than a one-off meeting with no follow through.
If folks want to send a strong message to Iran...How about "Comply or die."?
If the Iranian governmment dosn't comply, we'll assist the Iranian people in removing them from power, and we'll encorage them to hang the leadership from the tallest lamp-post on Tehran's main square.
Now that's a policy everyone else can live with in peace.
It's time to quit mucking about with what doesn't work and get busy doing what does.
While folks still have the time...to prevent war.
Because that will happen long before a nuclear arms race ever develops fully in the region, and assuming otherwise is pinning false hopes on putting a lid on Iran's leadership in the current manner folks are going about it.
Let me just say that if one were to invest in the Iranian opposition, as much money as is envisioned for missile defense over the next decade, you might not need missile defense at all.
And since Russia hates the idea, their alternative to seeing such a system in place is to help remove the Iranian threat from power, in no uncertain terms.
Then they can enjoy an unfettered economic relationship with the Iranian people. As wioll the EU, the US, and the rest of the world, sans santions.
If folks want peace, they need to be prepared to create it from scratch.
And any and all roadblocks to peace must be removed in order to achive it. Peace, like war, is bigger than any one person, or world leader, and President Obama might consider his words regarding Gen. McCrystal in this context.


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Madison Street's better daysPosted Friday, November 30, 2007, at 9:07 AM
Here's the old K-Mart/Kroger shopping center from 1986. Remember when the lot was filled with cars? (T-G file photo)
It wasn't so long ago. Now that center stands mostly empty. If I'm not mistaken, only one business there is still in operation.
Remember when Wal-Mart was out Madison Street? Coltharp Oldsmobile? Going back a few years, Ray's Drive-In? The Golden Spur? (I think that was the name, where the Tony Rice Center has been in later years. I remember eaeting there once as a small child.)
You can still go to church, school, work in a factory, get help for mental problems, visit a convienience store for life's most basic needs and be buried on the east side of town. And there's definitely no shortage of bank branches.
For pretty much everything else, if you live in far eastern Shelbyville and need it you drive several miles or head for Tullahoma.
People still work and live on the east side of town, and, for that matter, in rural areas of eastern Bedford County. They shouldn't be neglected, and, yes, I realize businesses depending on impulse buys have to go where the heaviest traffic rolls.
Hopefully a few housing developments -- meaning potential customers -- will locate in eastern Shelbyville and drive some business development.
A special section published in the T-G in 1962 -- with multiple copies remaining in the T-G's sections file until just a few years ago -- proclaimed, "Booming Madison Street!"
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Thank you,David.
That means more than you know.
But could we ban my opinions instead?
Which words get noticed first-the mandated material or the censored stuff?
Imagine the best works of all the bloggers smuggled around town in plain,brown wrappers...
-- Posted by quantumcat on Wed, Dec 5, 2007, at 3:01 PM
Your comment should be required reading for everyone in Bedford County, quantumcat.
-- Posted by David Melson on Wed, Dec 5, 2007, at 9:52 AM
That's not counting non-profit or public uses that could be made of our empty buildings if no tax-revenue producing ventures were forthcoming.
We could have a Y,a shelter,a youth center,a continuing education campus,a bus station,etc. operating in various underused facilities.
Public transportation,a fabric store,an arts and crafts store (like Hobby Lobby,Michael's or our old Bible,Book and Gift Nook),a bigger,more ambitious version of our local bookstores (think of Nashville's Mills',Elders' or Koinonia) plus a skating rink and a gaming center (akin to Dr.Bob's in Huntsville,the Boro's Outer Limits and Grand Adventures and Lord Al's across from Grassmere ) would all jumpstart our community and provide work,services and entertainment for all our people.
We need to ask the owners of the businesses we want what their criteria are.
Who are they wanting to attract?
Do the powers-that-be see our city as a bedroom community for the 'excess elite' of other areas or are we warehousing the workers who will commute to the big cities to earn and spend their dollars in places they can't afford to live?
Maybe we are meant to grow into a community more like what we were a century ago-only better.
Maybe we are expected to have the beauty and amenities to entice the more priveliged class while offering the rest a safety net and a way of bettering their lives without leaving home to do it.
We don't need to be known for what we used to have,could have had or might offer one day to a small demographic group.
We need to have a reputation of being forward-thinking with respect for the past.
We need to be renown for acting and thinking as a community and not a hodgepodge of cliques.
We need to be known for working together for solutions instead of muttering to ourselves about unrealized dreams and ever-present problems.
Our town motto isn't "That won't go in Shelbyville."
If one option falls through,let's find the same benefits from another source without the difficulties.
If we substitute "Yes,we can" for "Yes,but...",we might find a way of having growth without sprawl or blight and preservation of what we've been without stagnation.
We've got too many bright,industrious,caring people not to have a terrific place to live.
We need to make ourselves believe that our successses are the norm and not a few happy accidents.
Yes,our positive actions have been limited.
Let's exceed those limits and see what a town's combined vision can achieve.
-- Posted by quantumcat on Tue, Dec 4, 2007, at 6:16 PM
We need to build a nice movie theater where the old Kroger is located... The old Wal Mart now sits empty and could be torn down and turned into a Target or Hastings....
The ideas are plenty the actions of the people are limited...
-- Posted by darrick_04 on Tue, Dec 4, 2007, at 3:40 PM
I hate the Walmart supercenter but there is not really any other place left.
-- Posted by stardust on Sun, Dec 2, 2007, at 6:51 PM
Aaahh...memories. I worked over at the K-Mart. It was nice being able to get groceries and medicine if needed before heading home.
Sadly, the flat roof has ruined the whole complex and the whole thing needs to be torn down.
-- Posted by mmp84 on Sun, Dec 2, 2007, at 8:50 AM
Can't the congregation give us an AMEN?
I totally agree that we on the east side have been left out in the cold. I had hoped that with Harris moving out to this side and talk of an elementary soon that it would soon pick up. Guess we'll just have to wait a little while longer while they tear down everything on North Main and replace it with yet another business.
Only a few years ago, everyone hated traveling down Madison because of the traffic; yet now we wish that some of it would come back.
-- Posted by EastSideMom on Fri, Nov 30, 2007, at 5:24 PM
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A keenly serious student, Greg Botting of Ionia couldn't help but interject his own observations on Native American culture during a give-and-take exchange Tuesday at the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan. Presenter Pete Prince of Alpena listened carefully to Botting's comments, nodded his head in agreement and then added his own twist on the subject matter.
Other participants in the group also engaged in a lively dialogue with Prince, Dr. Richard Clute and Besser Museum Executive Director Chris Witulski as they handled many 2,000 year-old artifacts passed around for their inspection.
What made this museum outing unusual for all involved is that the participants, ages 11 to 18, are visually impaired. They have been spending the better part of week at Camp Chickagami as part of an Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind experience designed to enrich their lives and expand their knowledge.
"The camp has really been providing them with a fun experience," said retired Alpena Public Schools teacher Jo Ann Pilarski, who wholeheartedly champions this cause for kids as she herself is vision impaired. "Here they are not the odd-man out. They have so much to relate to with one another and it helps their confidence to grow."
Pilarski served for a number of years on the Michigan Commission for the Blind, and it was through that connection that she met parents who were frustrated with what schools were unable to offer their vision impaired children. The parents decided to do something about it by starting Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind, she said.
"They were trying to level the playing field for kids in school," Pilarski said. "This group of parents started a summer camp with a lot of science and math focus, and skills of blindness that you just don't get in Michigan schools."
While typically the camps have been held at a dedicated site in Grand Rapids, in recent summers the program has moved to other locations around the state, including last year at Mackinac Island, where Pilarski was able to go and help as a volunteer.
"Mackinac Island really came together and honored these kids," Pilarski said. "I thought at the time, Alpena can do this too. We have a lot to offer."
She followed up on those impressions, started planning a similar camp experience for this summer and then sought local support. She said the community, including clubs, churches and individuals as well as places like the Besser Museum, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Alpena Plaza Pool, provided outstanding support.
"It's been a great story of our community as well as these kids," Pilarski said.
Tuesday's schedule of activities featured Native American studies at the museum where the participants were given many tactile opportunities to handle artifacts. They also did related beading, weaving and carving activities, along with going on a fossil dig at the museum's outdoor Lafarge Fossil Park.
In the afternoon, the kids were headed for a hike on Sportsman's Island, followed by swimming at Plaza Pool. The evening schedule included a drumming experience back at Camp Chick with Dr. Avery Aten and Dr. Greg Adamus bringing in a variety of drums for the kids to try out and use.
"Everyone who has met the kids and done something with them has been so blessed, and the kids are great examples of how being blind doesn't mean life is over by any means," Pilarski said. "They are true ambassadors."


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Rooms of the house: 2 bedrooms (double bed (150) in one and bunk beds in other), 2 separate bathrooms with shower each, living room with sofa bed and kitchen (all appliances: dish washer, microwave, without frozen.
It has two bedrooms, one with double bed and one with bunk beds. (quality mattresses). The living room has a sofa bed. There are two bathrooms with shower each. The kitchen is fully equipped. Access and location very good, with tourist areas within walking distance. The house is located in the most famous street in the Albaicin (c / Water Albaycin). Enjoy the stay.
Enjoy this house strategically located in the heart of the Albaicin, but with great access and an enviable location, as it is the most beautiful street in the neighborhood (C / Water Albaycín).
The house is newly renovated (October 2012), we have done with great enthusiasm, and we think it is ideal for families with children or couples. It has two bedrooms, one of which has a 150-bed, while the other bedroom has two bunk beds 90. Indeed, quality mattresses are for those that you may be picky about the topic. In addition, the living room has a sofa bed for one or two people (recommended one). The kitchen is new and fully equipped with all appliances. There are two bathrooms with shower in each of them to give more independence.
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By Bus: From the bus station take bus 3 or 33 to the stop 'Triumph'. Then change trains (it's free) using the bus 7 or F (Albaycin address) and stop at the stop Murcia Highway 5. From there to the house is 5 minutes.
By train: From the train station take any bus (1,3,5,33) to the stop direction 'Triumph'. Then change trains (it's free) using the bus 7 or F (Albaycin address) and stop at the stop Murcia Highway 5. From there to the house is 5 minutes.
From the airport: two options: take a taxi to C / Agua del Albaycin 22 (there are 22 €) or take a bus to the 'Triumph'. Then board the bus 7 or F (Albaycin address) and stop at the stop Murcia Highway 5. From there to the house is 5 minutes.
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You have the Mirador de San Nicolas or San Cristobal in walking distance. The Sacromonte is a ten minute walk. If you want to go to the city center, down the hill Alcahaba I also have a ten minute walk. Sierra Nevada is a half hour drive away and the beach about fifty minutes. For those who do not wish to walk, public transport is very common in all directions.
As for the cuisine, you have plenty of restaurants in the area, all recommended. Opposite the house is the famous 'Casa Torcuato' where you can enjoy great tapas.


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Modern Family�s Julie Bowen opens up about her son�s near-fatal illness, in hopes of saving lives.
Modern Family star Julie Bowen isn�t a doctor. She doesn�t even play one on TV. But she is�in addition to being a two-time Emmy winner for her role as Claire Dunphy�a concerned mother whose son has a life-threatening allergy. At about 18 months of age, Oliver, now 5, ended up in the emergency room, unable to breathe. Julie and husband Scott Phillips still don�t know what caused the reaction, but they do know that Oliver was experiencing anaphylactic shock�and that some fast thinking and a shot of epinephrine saved his life. Now Julie, who also has 3-year-old twins, is raising awareness through the Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis campaign. �I want people to be educated about the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis because it can kill really fast. That�s a tragedy that can be so easily avoided,� says Julie, 42. She shares how she found out about Oliver�s allergy, why she doesn�t make New Year�s resolutions and more.
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Spry:�What are some of the more subtle signs?
Julie:�Being able to stick your tongue out and say �ah�: If you�re in the middle of an anaphylactic reaction, you can�t do that. And hives or little bumps, things you might ignore. Let�s try and connect the dots, not just blow it off as nothing.
Spry:�What do you do to keep in shape?
Julie: I run and swim. I trained for a marathon and got terribly injured at 20 miles, so we might have to lower that goal a little bit to half a marathon.
Spry:�In your 20s, you were diagnosed with a condition that required a pacemaker. How has that affected you?
Julie: It really hasn�t. I get the battery changed�like one of my kids� toys�every seven years or so and that�s it. I forget I have it. It�s a fun party trick to freak out little kids, I�ll tell you that. I put their hand on it and they realize I have a box under my skin and they shriek and yell.
Spry:�Do you make New Year�s resolutions?
Julie: I used to be the one who wrote everyone�s resolutions down on New Year�s Eve with my family and then pulled the list out a few months later and asked, �Who achieved what?� Somewhere along the way, I realized that this was both mean and self-sabotaging. I have since left my resolutions behind.
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My teacher asked me
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what would be the first thing you would do differently
I said that if I were a god
I would turn all of humanity into fertiliser
and the teacher said to me
he already does that
just not all at once
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Kingmaker? How Yahoo! Might Play with Facebook and Microsoft in Search
The news was even enough to send Bing-owner Micrsoft's (MSFT) shares higher -- getting above $27 again, after dipping below that mark earlier in the day.
What does the news mean for Yahoo!(YHOO) ?
On the surface, nothing. Yet, dig a little below the surface and it's interesting where Yahoo! fits in to these discussions.
One of the most intriguing aspects of new CEO Marissa Mayer's first conference call at Yahoo back in October was her mention that Yahoo was in the unique position to be a partner to a great number of players in the mobile/web space.
And she's right.
Yahoo! already provides key data to every Apple(AAPL) iPhone. It uses Microsoft's Bing search engine to power its own searches. It used to use Google's (GOOG) search engine and ran to Google after Microsoft made a hostile bid for the company in 2008. And Yahoo! was an early partner of Facebook's Connect program.
Now that Marissa Mayer's come in to Yahoo!, she has squarely refocused the company on mobile. They have revamped key mobile properties like Flickr as well as stalwart Web platforms that deliver important traffic like Mail and Homepage.
The fact that Yahoo! has built great Web services in the past makes them an interesting partner for Apple, which has been rightly criticized for being too slow in Web services in the last year.
Yahoo has great traffic and great relationships with existing brands. They are the No. 3 Web site in the world, behind Google and then Facebook. They've also killed the patent war with Facebook a few months ago. So all this makes them an intriguing potential partner with Facebook.
The search partnership between Microsoft and Yahoo hasn't led to the kind of results that Yahoo! had been hoping for when Carol Bartz signed it in 2009. Yahoo! might seek to end the partnership with Microsoft in March. If they do, they could conceivably turn to Google as a potential partner who could monetize Yahoo!'s traffic much more lucratively than Microsoft can.
If they could strike that kind of relationship and convince the Department of Justice that Yahoo! was no longer a top search provider since it has outsourced all its back-end search talent and technology to Microsoft, it could be a powerful relationship between Google and Yahoo!.
Any one of these kind of partnerships would be a home run for Yahoo!, assuming there really was teeth to the deal which led to real results for Yahoo's shareholders.
Mayer is right that it is conceivable that she could partner with any of these companies. But can she partner with all of these companies simultaneously? Almost certainly not.


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by John MacArthur
What does saving faith look like? Does it produce a life marked by increasing righteousness, holiness, and good fruit? Or is salvation a momentary event that has no lasting impact in the life of a Christian?
We've been considering those and other important questions in the face of popular theological trends that drive a wedge between salvation and sanctification. The heart of the issue is determining the biblical marks of authentic faith—how does a saved person live his or her life? To that end, we've focused our thoughts on the book of 1 John—specifically 1 John 3:4-10.
Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother.
Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother.
Right away, some key statements jump out at us. The first is found in verse 6, where the apostle John writes that "no one who abides in Him sins." This theme echoes throughout the passage, and John expands on it in verse 9 with the words "because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin." At face value, it appears John is saying that sin is impossible for believers.
Those are astounding statements, especially considering 1 John 1:8. There he writes, "If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us." And again in verse 10, he writes, "If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us." In the short space of a couple chapters, John makes what seem to be very contradictory statements about the existence of sin in a believer's life.
There have been several theological attempts to harmonize John's apparent contradiction. Some make the case that the sin John refers to in chapter 3 is only mortal sin. In fact, that's the view of the Catholic Church, which differentiates between venial (forgivable) and mortal sins. But that's a false, unbiblical dichotomy. All sin carries with it the same consequences (Romans 6:23).
Others argue that John is only referring to willful, deliberate sin. The idea is that Christians don't actively commit sin; they merely suffer it. But the New Testament never depicts believers as helpless victims of iniquity. On the contrary, it teaches that believers sin because they choose to yield to temptation (James 1:14-15).
At one extreme end of the discussion, perfectionists would assert that believers can gradually overcome sin until they become completely sinless. In that system, the Christian lives in a constant struggle with sin, regularly losing and gaining ground against its influence, until he eventually reaches sinless perfection or loses his salvation altogether.
At the opposite end of the debate you'll find the antinomian view. The term antinomian comes from the Greek word for law (nomos), and it refers to people who live without regard for the law of God. Antinomians believe that sin in the life of the believer simply doesn't matter, since every aspect of his or her life is covered by grace. That corrupt view—which Paul taught against in Romans 6:12-18—is still popular today.
Modern proponents of cheap grace and easy-believism have their own means of explaining of John's apparent contradiction. Some say the apostle was exhorting lawless, misbehaving Christians to rededicate their lives to the Lord and move from immature, carnal behavior to spirituality. With that interpretation, they attempt to tone down the letter and make it less definitive or harsh. But their arguments cannot account for John's clear purpose for writing the letter—"These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life" (1 John 5:13). The dichotomy John presents is not mature faith versus immature faith, but rather a saving faith versus a non-saving one.
Still others miss the meaning and application of the passage due to a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of saving faith. They incorrectly believe that repentance is nothing more than a synonym for faith, and therefore does not refer to turning from sin. Turning from sin, they say, is unnecessary for salvation. Saving faith, then, is nothing more than mere intellectual assent to the facts of the gospel. Pleading with sinners to repent from sin is tantamount to asking them to contribute works to their own salvation. Hence, they accept that salvation may make no change at all in a person's doctrine or behavior. Even a lifelong state of carnality is not sufficient reason to doubt someone's salvation.
All those popular views and interpretations attempt to harmonize the apparent contradiction in 1 John. And not one of them gets it right.
The true key to understanding John's apparent contradiction is Greek grammar. In the passage above, John refers to sin in the present tense, indicating continuous, habitual action. In other words, John is not referring to occasional acts of sin, but to established and continual patterns of sinful behavior. Believers will sometimes sin (Romans 7:14-25)—even willfully—but they will not and cannot sin habitually and persistently as a way of life (cf. Romans 6:4-14; Galatians 5:24; Ephesians 2:10).
When the Holy Spirit draws sinners to God, regenerates them, and grants them eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ, they are recreated (2 Corinthians 5:17). The nature of the new creature in Christ is to obey the Word, follow Christ, reject the temptations of the world, and display the fruits of righteousness in their lives (Romans 8:6; Philippians 3:9; Colossians 3:2). While the old nature is still present, there is a new desire, interest, and capacity to love and obey the Lord that wasn't there before.
John's apparent contradiction is no contradiction at all. In chapter one, he refutes false teachers who claim to have advanced beyond any struggle with sin (1 John 1:8-10). He goes on in chapter two to make it clear that if someone does not obey Christ's commands (1 John 2:3) and live righteously (e.g., demonstrate love [1 John 2:9-10]), he is not a believer. In our passage from chapter three, the apostle reinforces the tests of faith he has already established. In doing so, he further refutes false teachers who minimize or deny the significance of sin. His teaching is just as vital today in the face of similar false teaching. Jesus sacrificed Himself not only to perfect people in the future, but to purify them in the present (Ephesians 5:25-27). Minimizing sin in the church goes against the very work of Christ.
In short, John's point is that a lifestyle of sin is incompatible with true, saving faith. The life of the believer cannot be marked by patterns of unbroken, unrepentant sin. But John doesn't leave us with that simple truth. He goes on in the passage to provide three reasons this reality is critical to understand.
We'll look at the first one next time.
(Adapted from The MacArthur New Testament Commentary: 1-3 John.)
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At the big family dinner on Sunday we started out with a (friendly) debate on predestination and eventually came around to this discussion. I couldn't begin to count the number of times I have been in a biblical discussion and then Dr. MacArthur or another of my favorite pastors speaks directly about it. RC started his predestination teaching series on the radio (again) today. Coincidence? I think not. Thanks to Dr. MacArthur and the GTY team. May the glory be to our God and Lord Christ Jesus.
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Dr. MacArthur states in his post that believers will "occasionally" sin, but they will not "habitually or persistently" sin; sin will not be a "pattern." This is taken from the present tense Greek verb indicating "continual or habitual action." How then do we reconcile this with 1 Jn. 1:8? For it is there that the Greek verb translated "have" is in the present tense. So we may then say, "If we say that we continually/habitually have no sin, we deceive ourselves. . ." This indicates that believers continually or habitually sin; to say otherwise is to deceive oneself. How then do we reconcile this with 1 Jn. 3:9?
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Hello Chad, that's a good question, but the dilemma isn't as difficult as it appears.
To "have" something continually doesn't mean it is exposed continually. I have a car, but I've only driven it once today. I have a defect in one eye, but I only notice it once in a while.
On the other hand, 1 John 3:9 does not say believers shouldn't "have" sin, but that they shouldn't "practice" it.
So the difference lies not in the verb tense, but in the meaning of the verb itself. To have sin (what Paul sometimes calls, "the old man") resident within does not necessarily mean that one practices it continually.
Does that make sense?
Amen, sweet way to put it Gabriel. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this post. This is something I have wondered about for a very long time. I am now going to share it, just in case someone else has had the same question!
I would just like to say, that for anyone struggling with this section of scripture, Dr. MacArthur's book, "Saved Without a Doubt" examines this topic very well, even mentioning 'common statements' made by people he has pastored over his many years. I have had the book since i became a believer (i was raised in a church of christ, no grace/no assurance/obtain perfection/go to bed with unconfessed sin wake up in hell) and have revisited it numerous times, for both its stern warnings and wonderful,biblical assurance. I HIGHLY recommend it.
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BEIJING (AP) Des Abbott scored three goals to help defending Olympic champion Australia defeat Canada 6-1 on Monday on the opening day of pool play for men's field hockey.
The Australians, ranked No. 1 in the world, led 3-0 at halftime.
In the opening match of the day, China scored first, but No. 2 Germany came back to win 4-1.
Na Yubo scored in the seventh minute for China, but the Germans equalized 14 minutes later when Christopher Zeller scored after a penalty corner to make it 1-1 at halftime.
Florian Keller scored twice in an eight-minute stretch early in the second half, then Carlos Nevado added a goal in the final two minutes.
In the second match of the day, Great Britain nearly squandered a 3-0 lead before defeating Pakistan 4-2. Britain was leading 3-1 until the 59th minute, when Pakistan's Muhammad Waqas pulled one back. Britain's Matt Daly responded with a goal after a penalty corner in the 62nd minute to give his team control again.
Hayden Shaw scored three goals in the second half as New Zealand beat South Korea 3-1.
Four different players scored in Spain's 4-2 victory over Belgium, and the Netherlands defeated South Africa 5-0. Pool play will resume Wednesday.


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Topic: saving layout files in correct directories
When I design sites at work for ASP & PHP sites I usually save all my layout images in a separate directory from my content images.
Looking through my rails structure I notice all of the layout files are in the "public" folder. Is it ok to separate my layout images in a separate folder from the "images" folder that is already there. Only reason I ask is I am aware that Rails relises heavily on naming conventions and directory structures?


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No snow? No problem at festival
A lack of snow and a sunny sky didn't keep the 2013 Warren County Winterfest from drawing a crowd on Saturday.
Despite the cancellation of the sled dog races, ski-joring and many of the other snow-dependent events, there was still much to see at Chapman Dam over the weekend.
Rick Boni, an internationally recognized chainsaw artist, made his debut at Winterfest this year. Though he is the co-founder of Appalachian Arts Studio in Ridgway and someone who has traveled the world displaying his craft, for Boni it started in his backyard with an electric saw and a kitchen knife. "It would take three and a half days (to carve) a four-foot figure. Five years later, I was down to one day. Three years after that, I started booking gigs. Now, it takes me about an hour to finish that same figure that took me three and a half days when I first started," he explained.
Boni has taught his craft in Japan, has been to competitions in Germany, and regularly carves at Ridgway Rendevous.
"I feel like my part is to play in society a bit," he added.
While the chainsaw artists could be heard revving their saws, a more peaceful and interactive adventure was taking place in the woods surrounding Chapman Dam State Park. Jean Gomory and Gary Lester were in charge of the Quadrathlon, a year-round event, for the third year.
"It's an activity to get people active and into nature," explained Gomory. "It helps to cultivate an appreciation for nature in all seasons."
In the Quadrathlon, there is an event each season of the year involving a combination of some sort of immersion into nature, trivia and a scavenger hunt.
"There are multiple choice questions that you have to answer and follow the directions based on the answer you chose," Gomory and Lester explained. "You don't find out if you chose the right answer until you get to the next location. If you're wrong you have to backtrack."
The Warren County Quadrathlon includes a nature hike in the spring, a canoe paddle in the summer, a bike or hike in the fall, and cross country skiing or snow-shoeing in the winter. This year, due to the weather, the winter portion became a hike.
On the other side of the lake, spectators quickly began to crowd around the bike-joring and Canicross demonstrations put on by several outfits including Tails of the Tundra, a Siberian Husky rescue organization out of Philadelphia.
The excited cries and barking of the sled dogs echoed through the area as they took off down the road and out of sight.
Just down the road, Alan Dowdy, Turtle Clan, Tuscarora Nation and Gonio Miller, Turtle Clan Mohawk Nation put on an exhibition of Native American song and dance featuring handmade instruments and songs passed down throughout the years by word of mouth.
Dowdy said, "This is just a sample of the songs we learn. At a big gathering, we could start (singing and dancing) in the morning and go all day and all night. It's important for us to learn the songs and memorize the right order or else they don't mean the same thing. They aren't written down, just passed down from generation to generation."
Finally, the weight pull competition went on without a hitch thanks to some clever planning by Winterfest coordinators. "They trucked over snow for the pad this morning," explained Sheryl Franklin who is a member of the International Weight Pull Association. Hailing from Philadelphia, Franklin and her dogs came to Winterfest this year for the third time to compete in the weight pull.
"The goal is to win their class," she explained. "There is also an overall contest for most weight pulled, as well as a best body percentage based on their weight versus how much they pulled."
Winterfest continued on Sunday with food and crafts, exhibitions and more still slated.
(Footage of Winterfest is now available on individual articles as well as on Brian's blog. His blog can be found at www.timesobserver.com/page/blogs.detail/display/352/2013-Warren-County-Winterfest-Videos.html )


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by Anton Shilov
Newly released images of presumably the forthcoming Macbook Pro laptop and its box reveal that the new notebooks from Apple will support a high-speed I/O port called Thunderbolt. This may confirm that the new lineup of mobile computers will indeed support Intel Corp.'s Light Peak standard.
The Thunderbolt connector is described as a "port support[ing] high-speed I/O and Mini DisplayPort devices". The connector itself does not resemble those USB-like Light Peak connectors demonstrated by Intel earlier and looks more like a mini DisplayPort, which may be explained by the fact that neither the Light Peak standard nor connector have been finalized so far.
The images revealed by Fscklog web-site do not reveal any actual specifications about the port, such as the bandwidth it provides as well as other important details, such as what for it is actually needed. It is also unclear whether Apple has plans to release any actual devices compatible with Thunderbolt.
It is necessary to note that despite of wide belief, Thunderbolt may not be actually an implementation of Light Peak, but a new proprietary port from Apple that may only partly utilize the technology developed by Intel and will thus be completely incompatible with devices that will comply to the finalized LightPeak standard when it becomes available.
The rumours that Intel wanted to bring LightPeak to market as soon as possible have been around for many quarters. Recently Intel officially confirmed that in order to release Light Peak commercially in 2011 it needed to use copper wires instead of fiber optics to make the technology more affordable, but sacrifice a significant portion of performance and versatility of the technology. The first version of Light Peak was supposed to have 10Gb/s bandwidth over distances up to 100 meters, two times higher than the maximum bandwidth of USB 3.0 (which maximum distance is 1.5 - 2 meters). With copper wires, the speed and range of data transmission may not be as great, according Intel. Still, very few devices, apart from external graphics cards or solid-state drives may actually need speeds like 10Gb/s.
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Did you know that there is a strong connection between Diabetes and oral health? Diabetes can reduce the body's resistance to infection, which can affect gums. A common oral health problem associated with diabetes is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammation and infection of the gums. High glucose levels in saliva help plaque thrive on your teeth. Plaque can harden into tartar which makes brushing and cleaning
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